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AH art students participate in Pink Game T-shirt contest By Clayton ovER StaFF Writer
S. ABINGTON TWP. — Art students at Abington Heights High School recently had the opportunity to flex their creative muscles for a cause. Seven students in Abigail Fenton’s Art II classes designed T-shirt logos for a contest. The winning design will be printed on shirts to be sold as a fundraiser for the 11th annual Pink Game, a girls basketball game that benefits the Foundation for Cancer Care in Scranton. It marked the first time art students took part in a contest to design the logo for the shirt, Fenton said. “It was a nice way to get the kids involved with a good cause, a local charity and to give back to the community,” Fenton said. Sophomore Katie Seechock won the contest. Her design features a pink ribbon, the names of the teams involved, the name and date of the game and the phrase, “Two teams, one cause.” For Katie, the game and logo have personal significance. Her grandmother survived breast cancer, Katie said. She is also on the basketball team and will
take part in the game. “It’s important to incorporate the ribbon because it’s the sign for breast cancer and I wanted to focus on the pink part of it,” she said of her winning submission. Most of the designs, like Katie’s, were hand drawn with markers. Another student used colored pencils. Junior Nicola Veniamin used a computer to create a design of a player going for a rebound. “I thought it would be easier to get the simple kind of design I was going for,” Veniamin said of using the digital approach. She added that she would like to pursue art as a career as an animator. All proceeds raised from this year’s Pink Game T-shirt, as well as from the other fundraisers taking place leading up to and during this year’s Pink Game will stay local and benefit the Foundation for Cancer Care directly. Last year, the Pink Game raised a record-breaking amount of more than $35,000 for the foundation. The Foundation for Cancer Care provides free mammograms and breast cancer care to women without
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Abington Heights sophomore Katie Seechock crafted the winning design to go on fundraiser T-shirts for the 11th Annual Pink Game. health insurance or with prohibitive insurance deductibles, along with nutritional services, financial support, psychological counseling and hope to women with breast cancer. Contact the writer: cover@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9100 x5363; @ClaytonOver on twitter
the 11th annual Pink game thursday, Jan. 24, Junior varsity game starts at 5:30 p.m., followed by a presentation and pre-game activities at 7 p.m. Varsity game begins at 7:15 p.m. abington heights vs. north Pocono abington heights high School, 222 noble road, South abington twp. Both teams will be wearing pink uniforms. Spectators are encouraged to sport pink attire too. Survivors are encouraged to attend and will be recognized there that night.
Want a shirt? Shirts are light gray and long sleeved. they cost $20 and can be purchased ahead of the game by contacting Jennifer Seechock at 570-430-0373 or jenniferseechock@ hotmail.com; amy Scoblick at 570-499-2837 or davidscoblick@yahoo.com; or margo Opsasnick at 570-947-3541 or mopsasnick@deltamedix. com.
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Solving world problems NEWTON TWP. — Abington Heights graduate Jason Bamford, Class of 2013, returned to his middle school to introduce a group of 42 gifted/ enrichment students in grades 5-8 to the “Essence of Entrepreneurship” program. The Delaware resident graduated from the University of Delaware in 2017 with a degree in biomedical engineering. At Abington Heights, he played basketball and was on the robotics team. “When I was at the University of Delaware, I used creative thinking and the mental framework,” said Bamford. “I then put the idea into action. I started the GeoSwap app in 2015 to help
you find out what is going on in the area. Brands have a digital presence at events. People have the ads on their phones who attend real time, so that is cost effective of getting sponsorships.” GeoSwap helps clients categorize their customers by the events they attend and get to them directly on their smartphones. With the app, it’s easy to build campaigns around what excites customers, according to geoswap.com. The app was licensed to Delaware’s Tourism Office and State Parks. Bamford and his coworkers Keith Doggett and Jordan Gonzalez now focus on a new form of digital marketing serving ads at events.
I fell in love in February, 1998. I was 9 years old. I couldn’t take my eyes off the television. The object of my attention? The Olympic Games in Japan. My love? Figure skating. Mesmerized by the graceful beauty of the figure skaters, I imagined I was one of them, gliding across the ice, spinning, leaping into the air and executing perfect landings. I liked watching all the Olympic events, but to 9-year-old me, there was nothing more breathtaking than figure skating. It was like ballet, but better. And it was what I wanted to do when I grew up. I never got to take lessons, and this childhood dream soon died off (as most do). But I never completely lost interest in the sport. I still love to watch figure skating. And in my early teenage years, I saved my allowance to purchase a pair of skates. I still have those skates. I’m not a fan of cold weather; winter is my least favorite season. But one good thing does come from bitter cold spells like the one that arrived this past weekend: ice. About once a year I dig those skates out of my closet and bring them to one of the local parks that permit ice skating. On the ice, I do my best not to fall or knock anyone else over. Like many other area residents, I’ve been anxiously following Hillside Park’s Facebook page all winter, tracking the ice updates (and “lack of ice updates”) and waiting for an announcement of safe conditions for skating. According to the page’s updates posted by Ken Lee, a measurement of four inches of ice is required to accommodate groups of people on the lake. “This coming winter we are planning to put a significant effort into maintaining a skateable ice surface on the Hillside Park lake,” reads a post signed by Lee on Dec. 11. “With this in mind we are in the process of obtaining a good snowblower for clearing the ice as well as a good sized water pump for resurfacing. Please see Ice, Page 6
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Jason Bamford uses his mom, Stacey, who is a guidance counselor at Abington Heights Middle School, to demonstrate an activity the kids will complete. “This activity brings real life application to their areas of interest,” said Lisa Bath, gifted support teacher in the
Abington Heights School District. “They may be interested in technology, engineering or current media practices.
“I love the fact that Jason walked the same halls and had the same goals.” Please see Problems, Page 6
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card for residents at local nursing homes and hospitals. JAN. 17 The Abington Heights Civic Insulin Support Group: League will supply the mateThursday, Jan. 17 from 6-8:30 rials and tools. The cards will p.m. at the Abington Comthen be given out by Petals munity Library. Are you for Goodness Sake with their using or thinking of using regular delivery of floral an insulin pump to manage arrangements to the resiyour diabetes? Join insulin dences and hospitals. Drop in pump users with/without a anytime between 1 and 3 p.m. sensor in a group setting to The snow date is Jan. 26, 1 share and talk about your p.m. For families. For more experiences. The group is info, call 570-587-3440. open to children, parents and JAN. 20 senior citizens who are presLunar eclipse viewing: ently using a pump or are Keystone College’s Thomas considering it. No registraG. Cupillari ’60 Astronomition required. For more info, cal Observatory will be call 570-587-3440. open to the public on the Chamber concert: The night of Jan. 20-21, for the First Presbyterian Church total lunar eclipse. No reserof Clarks Summit, 300 vations are required. The School Street, will host a observatory will open at PNC Chamber Series con9:30 p.m. The partial umbral cert, “Chamber II - An Eveeclipse starts at 10:33 p.m. ning with Micha Holt,” on Jan. 20. Totality starts at Thursday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. A 11:41 p.m. on Jan. 20 and reception and refreshments ends at 12:43 a.m. on Jan. 21. will be offered at 6:30 p.m. The post-total partial Get to know the principal eclipse ends at 1:50 a.m. trumpet player as he perFor more info, visit keyforms masterworks in the stone.edu/observatory or trumpet repertoire. He will call 570-945-8402. be joined by Alex Marthaler, JAN. 24 a composer, pianist and eduAmerican Red Cross cator. Tickets are $35 and blood drive: Jan. 24, 10 a.m. available online at nepaphil. to 3 p.m. at Keystone College org or by calling 570-270-4444. in Evans Hall. Make an JAN. 18 appointment to donate blood Bubble Wrap Party: Frior platelets by downloading day, Jan. 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the free American Red Cross the Abington Community Blood Donor app, visiting Library. Celebrate National RedCrossBlood.org or calling Bubble Wrap Day with 1-800-733-2767. games, contests and snacks. JAN. 25 For teens in grades 5-8. For Star Wars Family Binmore info, call 570-587-3440. go: Friday, Jan. 25, 6:30-8:30 JAN. 19 p.m. at the Abington ComCreate-a-Card: Saturday, munity Library. Come and Jan. 19, 1-3 p.m. at the Abingenjoy Star Wars-themed binton Community Library. go, prizes, food, activities and Sponsored by the Abington more as we anticipate the Heights Civic League. Come Clarks Summit Festival of and create a thinking-of-you Ice. Sponsored by the Abington Business and Professionals Association. For more info, call 570-587-3440. Teen Reading Lounge: Monday, Jan. 25, 4:15-5 p.m. at the Abington Community Library. A book discussion, THE VOICE OF art project and lots of THE ABINGTONS snacks. This month’s material is “Your Name, Volume 1 A publication of Timesby Makoto Shinkai.” For Shamrock Community teens in grades 5-12. For Newspaper Group more info, call 570-587-3440. 149 Penn Ave JAN. 26 Scranton, PA 18503 Keystone College SaturPhone: 570-348-1985 day visit: A perspective stuFax: 570-207-3448 dents’ visit on Saturday, Jan. suburbanweekly@ 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. will timesshamrock.com include an information sesabingtonsuburban.com sion, followed by a campus tour, and the opportunity to Managing Editor meet one-on-one with an Elizabeth Baumeister admissions counselor. 570-348-9100, ext. 3492 Instant decisions are availebaumeister able upon request. 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tickets, visit visit ahmspta. ch2v.com. JAN. 28 If You Give a Mouse a Cookie: Monday, Jan. 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Abington Community Library. A special evening family storytime, featuring Cookie Mouse and friends. For more info, call 570-587-3440. Math and Science Club: Monday, Jan. 28, 4:15-5 p.m. at the Abington Community Library. Do you love experiments? Games? Puzzles? Check out the Library’s new Math and Science Club. Each month, there will be different activities and challenges to complete. This after school club is all about the fun in STEM. For children in grades K-4. For more info, call 570-587-3440. Book study: The Clarks Green United Methodist Church, 119 Glenburn Road, Clarks Green, will host a book study on Monday evenings beginning Monday, Jan. 28 in the church lounge. Under the leadership of Pastor John Bondhus, the group will read and discuss Adam Hamilton’s book, “Unafraid…Living with Courage and Hope in Uncertain Times.” All members of the community are invited to attend. Participants will be responsible for ordering their books online or in a local bookstore. JAN. 30 JA BizTown: Wednesday, Jan. 30, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Abington Community Library. The Junior Achievement BizTown experience gives homeschooled students the opportunity to run banks, manage restaurants, read utility meters, write checks, and even vote as they experience JA BizTown, Junior Achievement’s Elementary School Capstone Program. JA BizTown combines inclass learning with a concluding day-long visit to the JA World facility near Wilkes-Barre, a fully interactive, true-to-life simulation where students learn the fundamental relationship between academics and life beyond school. For children in grades 4-7. For more info, call 570-587-3440. JAN. 31 Homeschoolers at the Library: Thursday, Jan. 31, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Abington Community Library. Bring your children to an educational program to enrich their homelearning experience. Includes hands-on projects, stories, short videos and more. For children in grades K-6. For more info, call 570-587-3440.
A small azalea hedge creates a maintenance challenge.
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Birmingham hedgerow What if the grass on the other side of the fence is ivy, invasive species and unraked leaves? My brotherin-law recently bought a home in Birmingham, Alabama, and he asked me for a landscape consultation. Even though the plant types differ from our area, since the problems and solutions are typical, I have decided to pass them along to my readers. First, he has three young sons and is a Wiffle ball fan. But he lives on a mountain lot that used to be covered with trees. So his Wiffle ball field is riddled with depressions where the stumps and roots used to be. I had bad news for him. Woody materials are less dense than soil. As they decompose, they shrink, and the lawn subsides. The shrinking process can last a long time, and he may need to fill the subsidence holes and replant the grass multiple times over multiple years. Second, he is thinking of adding to the small azalea hedge shown in the photo.
Wally Gordon Community Singers: The Wally Gordon Community Singers would like you to sing with them in 2019. Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church music room, 1310 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit, and begin on Jan. 22. Concert Theme: “Everyday Heroes in our Community.” Based in Clarks Summit, this group was founded 35 years ago. Membership is open to high school and adult singers. No auditions required. Two concerts are performed per season. For more information, call 570-561-6005. Please see Calendar, Page 3
these sessions. The schedule is as follows: Jan. 29: BCM Engineers, 6:30 p.m. GPI, 7 p.m. Reuther & Bowen, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30: Labella Engineering, 6:30 p.m. Quad 3 Engineering, 7 p.m. KBA Engineering, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31: Colwell-Naegele, 6:30 p.m. JHA Companies, 7 p.m. Bassett Engineering, 7:30 p.m.
But his backyard is surrounded on three sides by a chain link fence. The neighbors all have invasive plants near the fence, so the existing azaleas are already a maintenance challenge. To get and keep a nice hedge, he will have to lie under the azaleas to cut and uproot the invaders, which include poison ivy. In other words, if he envisions a manicured hedge, he is only creating more work for himself. So I made a radical suggestion. Mark a straight line 6-10 feet away from the fence all the way around the backyard. This line will be a physical and psychological demarcation: Anything on the fence side of the line will be unmaintained, but anything on the lawn side of the line will be manicured. In time, the unmaintained section will become what used to be known as a hedgerow. The hedgerow will fill with woody and herbaceous plants and will serve as a more effective and attractive fence than the chainlink.
Third, as we pulled up to the house, we noticed about 30 trash bags full of leaves and pine straw awaiting pickup. Unless he returns his lawn to a forest, packing up this debris will be an annual chore. So I suggested creating a small “compost” dump in the corner of the proposed hedgerow. If he plants some hedge plants on a 45° angle across a corner of the property, he can screen his lawn debris from view. Even untended, the material will eventually decompose, and he will have compost with which to fill the holes in his Wiffle ball field. In the short term, however, he will save the time and hassle of filling floppy bags. Finally, what should he plant? While he can ask at a good nursery, first, he should walk his neighborhood and see what grows and what he likes. 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
Waverly Preschool registration open
WAVERLY TWP. — The Waverly Preschool is now accepting registrations for the 2019-2020 school year. The preschool offers three programs: ■ Three-year-olds, two-day program with classes on Tuesday and Thursday. ■ Four-year-olds, three-day program with classes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. ■ Four-year-olds, five-day kindergarten readiness program
All classes are from 9-11:30 a.m. All programs offer an optional extra day class held 12:30–3 on Wednesdays. The preschool also offers an optional extra hour daily (11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) for all ages called Lunch Bunch. It promotes outdoor play on the playground, every day. The Waverly Preschool is known for its large staff of experienced teachers in a community environment. With an average studentteacher ratio of seven-to-one,
it takes pride in giving individualized attention to each child within a group setting. Children are offered a wide range of activities including weekly trips to the library, dance, music and gym classes and field trips. The preschool is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. For more information, call 570-586-2654 and ask for Kathy Davis, owner/director or visit waverlypreschool. com.
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Nine engineering firms to present proposals to Clarks Green
CLARKS GREEN — The Borough Council will receive presentations from nine engineering firms which responded to its request for proposals to provide engineering services to the borough. The presentations are scheduled for Jan. 29, 30 and 31, from 6:30-8 p.m. in council chambers at 104 N. Abington Road. The public is invited to attend any or all of those presentations. Council will take no action concerning an appointment or conduct any borough business at any of
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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS ■ bradley Grubb, Omaha, Neb., to brian J. Vacendak, Clarks Summit; a property at Lakeside Commons, unit 10, South Abington Twp., for $154,000. ■ Papp Real Estate holdings LLC, Clarks Summit, to Srishubham LLC, South Abington Twp.; a property at 1401 Summit Pointe, Scranton, for $70,000. ■ Paul E. homnick Jr., administrator of the estate of Paul E. homnick, also known as Paul E. homnick Sr., Clarks Summit, to Gary L. and Julie F. Paddock, Nicholson; a property at 300 N. State St., Clarks Summit, for $100,000. ■ Marc S. and Jessica L. DiFrancesco to Denise Marie Knox; a property at 118 Sumner Ave., South Abington Twp., for $192,500. ■ First York Financial LLC to Grange Manor LLC, Waverly Twp.; a property at 1704 Dorothy St., Scranton, for $34,250. ■ Propst investments and Contracting LLC, Clarks Summit, to Theresa Curto, Clarks Summit; a property at 514 Clark Ave., Clarks Summit, for $152,500. ■ Milissa Lord to Mario L. Possanza and Violetta Lemoncelli, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship; a property at 404 Summit Ave., Clarks Summit, for $165,000. ■ PNC bank National Association, Pittsburgh, to CbJbC LLC, Clarks Summit; a property in Clarks Summit for $85,000. ■ David bellante, executor of the estate of Ann h. bellante, Glenburn Twp., to Christopher J. Kane, North Abington Twp.; a property at 24 Oakford Glen, Glenburn Twp., for $212,500. ESTATES FILED ■ Cecilia Alfano, 116 Lans-
downe Ave., Clarks Summit, letters testamentary to Diane Nish, 309 Sunset Road, Roaring brook Twp. ■ Clyde F. Smith, also known as Clyde F. Smith Sr., 413 S. Turnpike Road, Dalton, letters testamentary to Ardyce E. Smith, same address. ARDS The following were admitted to the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program for crimes other than Dui: ■ Leslie Jane holt, 39, 2754 Evergreen Drive, Clarks Summit, arrested Sept. 25, 2017, by Archbald police for recklessly endangering another person. ■ bradley Martin huegel, 24, 604 Shady Lane Road, South Abington Twp., arrested March 5 by Taylor police for Dui, use/ possession of drug paraphernalia and marijuana — small amount for personal use. ■ Kristopher R. Davies, 30, 2425 Milwaukee Road, Clarks
Summit, arrested Jan. 27 by Dickson City police for Dui, use/possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. LAWSUIT ■ Marie Fasulo, 1465 Fairview Road, Scott Twp., v. William Misiura, 201 Rabbit Run, Clarks Summit, seeking in excess of $50,000, together with all allowable costs of suit, for injuries suffered July 9, 2017, in an automobile accident on hulls Creek Road, waiting to make a right turn on business Route 6, Lackawanna County; Thomas W. Munley and Jason J. Mattioli, attorneys. MARRIAGE LICENSE ■ Charles Deleo and Angelina Deleo, both of Dalton. DIvORCE SOUGhT ■ Allison Dutter, Clarks Summit, v. Paul R. Dutter Jr., Caldwell, idaho; married Nov. 12, 2013, in Chinchilla; pro se.
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Winter pet care Pets are part of the family. When winter comes, they need special TLC just like your other family members do. Our cat, Maude, is an indoor house cat, so we don’t have to worry about her being out in the cold. If we make sure the house is warm and give her a soft blanket to cozy up to, she’s good for the most part. But we still take extra precautions such as using pet-friendly anti-skid material on our sidewalks and in our driveway, because we always track some of it into the house. Owners of pets who like to play outdoors have a little more of a challenge. How can they help their furry family members enjoy winter weather while keeping them safe and healthy? My neighbor, Jeff Polanin, has some ideas. The owner
of Blue Nose Dog Training, Jeff lives in Glenburn Township with his wife, Nikki, and their dog, Moose. The Clarks Summit native has been a pet owner his whole life. “I love being around and working with dogs,” Polanin said. Through his company, Blue Nose Dog Training, Polanin works with dogs of all ages on a multitude of things including basic obedience, advanced/ off leash obedience, and behavior modification. “A lot of my clients contact me because their dog is exhibiting an unwanted behavior that they need to stop. This can be anything from counter-surfing, jumping, pulling on walks and barking excessively,” he said. The pooch pro pointed out that winter is a season to look forward to, but it is also feared because of seasonal
danger such as hypothermia and frostbite for pets as well as humans. Polanin said, “Winter time can be a fun and exciting time for both dogs and owners. It’s a great time of the year to get your dog out for some fun in the snow, but some caution should be exercised in order to keep your pet safe.” First and foremost, pet owners should pay attention to their pets’ behavior, said Polanin. “Be sure to keep an eye out for any signs of discomfort your dog may be exhibiting. This can include decreased desire to play, whining, or even holding up a paw,” he said. “These are your dog’s way of telling you they are cold or uncomfortable.” The pet owner pointed out that dog paws can be especially sensitive in the winter months.
He said, “Sometimes a paw pad can dry out and crack, causing slight pain on cold surfaces. You can help keep your dog’s paws in tip top shape by applying some all-natural dog paw wax during the colder months of the year. This keeps your dog’s paws protected from the cold pavement and rock salt.” And when you’re buying yourself a new winter coat, you might want to buy one for your dog, too. Polanin said, “If you are going to be outside for an extended time with your dog, there are a ton of different companies that sell coats and jackets for your pup. These can be rather inexpensive, and give your dog an extra layer of warmth.” Teri lyon is a mom, grandmom and freelance writer who is hibernating in glenburn Township with her cat.
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Fiber Arts Mini-Museum: Open to the public now until Jan. 19 at The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Open noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission. Call 570-563-2402 for group tours. For more info, send an email to gatheringplacecs@gmail.com or visit gatheringplacecs.org. Winter wear collection: Libraries throughout the Lackawanna County Library System are collecting coats, hoodies, gloves and hats to benefit the Clarks Summit State Hospital. For more information, view the flyer at any Lackawanna County Library. Abington Community Library’s story times for children: Baby (ages 0-2): Fridays, Jan. 18 and 25 at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.; Toddler (ages 2-3): Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.; Preschool (ages 3-5): Tuesdays, Jan. 22 and 29 at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. For more info, call 570587-3440. 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 570-3483000, 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 second-floor 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.
RE-ORGANIZATIONAL AND MONTHLY MEETINGS NOTICE The Abington Area Joint Recreation Board (AAJRB) will hold its 2019 Re-Organizational Meeting at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, January 24th at the Clarks Summit Borough Building, 304 South State Street, Clarks Summit, PA. During 2019, AAJRB will hold its monthly board meetings on the fourth Thursday of each month. Monthly AAJRB board meetings will be held at the Clarks Summit Borough Building beginning at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend the AAJRB re-organizational and monthly board meetings to provide input and volunteer on matters regarding recreation for the Clarks Green, Clarks Summit, South Abington, Glenburn and Waverly areas. You may contact the AAJRB via email at board@aajrb.com. Also see Hillside Park on Facebook or www.Hillsidepark.net.
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VREC achieves milestone Veterinary hospital treats 50,000th patient
Alan Roger Kohn, 87, Clarks Summit, formerly of Woodbridge, N.J., died Jan. 6 at Allied Skilled Nursing Facility. Born on May 27, 1931, in New York City, the son of the late David Kohn and Gertrude Heimlich Kohn, he was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War. He thereafter graduated from City College of New York and then matriculated to Case Western Reserve University, earning a master of social work degree. Professionally, he was committed to improving the lives of the vulnerable, especially children, most recently for the Division of Youth & Family Services of New Jersey before retirement. He enjoyed world travel, was an avid patron of the theatre and an ardent New York sports fan. He was especially proud of the achievements of his grandchildren, Danielle and Jason, in whom he tried to instill his passion for reading. On behalf of Alan, the family wish to express their extreme g ratitude and respect for the staffs at Oakwood Terrace and Allied Services SNF, as well as Dr. Tom Minora, for their outstanding care and support. He is survived by sons, Ira Kohn and wife, Alice, Waverly; and Mark Kohn. He was also preceded in death by his devoted wife of 59 years, Phyllis. A graveside service was held Friday, Jan. 11 at 11 a.m. at Beth Israel Cemetery in Woodbridge, N.J. Ar rangements were entrusted to the care of the Morell-LaBelle Funeral Home, Dunmore.
Angela J. Foley January 8, 2019
Angela J. Foley, 94, Clarks Summit, formerly of Kettering, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at St. Mary’s Villa Health Center. Angela was preceded in death by her parents, Marie and Anthony Foley; sister, Millie Gaggioli (Scranton); brothers, William DeAngelo (Pittsburgh); Alfonso Foley (Kettering, Ohio); and sisterin-law, Thelma Foley; and nieces, Joanne (Foley) Jackson (Dayton, Ohio); and Marsha Rowan (Pittston, Pa.); John and Evelyn Gaggioli; Bob Fleming (Vestal, N.Y.); Jack Cawley and Ann Marie Grippo (Scranton). She is survived by nephews, Anthony (Janis) Foley, M.D., James (Beverly) Foley, Stephen (Cathy) Foley; nieces, Linda Cawley and Amy Fleming; and a host of grandnephews and nieces. Angela graduated from Technical High School (Scranton). She retired from the Defense Electronics Supply Center (Kettering, Ohio) after 34 years of service with numerous awards. She has resided at the New Seasons Retirement Center in Clark Summit, Pa. A funeral was conducted on Monday from the GuidoFiorillo Funeral Home, 120 S. Main Ave., with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. in St. Lucy’s Church, 949 Scranton St. Interment followed at Cathedral Cemetery. Family and friends were invited to pay their respects Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation, 57 N. Franklin St., WilkesBarre, PA 18701. Please visit the funeral home website to leave an online condolence.
and we understand how precious they are.” For almost nine years, the clinicians, technicians and support staff at VREC S. ABINGTON TWP. — have been providing 24/7 Dr. Nichole Danova, presi- emergency and referral serdent and director of sur- vices to pet owners in gery at Veterinary Referral Northeast Pennsylvania and Emergency Center and surrounding areas. ( V R E C ) , r e c e n t l y The facility opened its announced the hospital doors to the public in May treated its 50,000th patient. of 2010 and has grown to This monumental figure offer the region services is for uniquely registered including distinctive interpatients and does not count nal medicine, cardiology, those who have been seen surgery and critical care in more than departments. In one department 2013, the facility “It’s or on more than added its own overwhelming MRI suite, the one occasion. The continuto see how only 24/7 unit ing and unwavin the region. many ering support VREC employs from the com- wonderful pet more than 50 munity’s “pet clinicians, techparents we nicians, supparents” has been instr uhave in the port staff and mental in allowclient service area and we representatives ing VREC to treat so many are so grateful and is looking pets. to expand its to be here in offerings in the “ I t ’s ove rwhelming to future. their time of near see how many “ We k n o w need” wonderful pet nobody wants parents we have to use our serRose Ghiotto in the area and vices, but we’re we are so grateh e r e i f yo u ful to be here in their time need us” says Danova. of need,” says Rose Ghiotto, “Hopefully we make a conhospital administrator. “We cerning situation just a litare all pet owners here – tle less scary.”
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Brain Bee Competition coming up in Scranton SCRANTON — The University of Scranton will host the 19th annual Northeast PA Brain Bee for high school students in grades 9 through 12 on Saturday, Feb. 2. The competition begins at 1 p.m. in the Loyola Science Center on the University’s campus. Sponsored by the Neuroscience Program at the university and t h e S c r a n t o n N e u ro s c i e n c e Society, the Brain Bee is offered free of charge. Registration is required to participate. The registration deadline is Wednesday, Jan. 31. The snow date for the Brain Bee is Saturday, Feb. 9. The competition 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 w i ll b e d raw n f ro m “ B r a i n Facts,” a book about the brain
and nervous system published by the Society for Neuroscience. In previous years, students competing represented schools f ro m t h ro u g h o ut N o r t h e a st Pennsylvania, including Abington Heights High School, Lackawanna Trail High School, MMI Preparatory School, Parkland High School, Pittston Area High School, Pocono Mountain East High School, Riverside Junior/Senior High School, Stroudsburg Area High School, Wallenpaupack Area High School, Wester n Wayne High School, Wyoming Area High School and Valley View High School, among others. For more infor mation or to re gister online, visit bit. ly/2CW5aFE or contact Robert Waldeck, Ph.D., neuroscience program director and associate professor of biolo g y at the university, at 570-941-4324 or robert.waldeck@scranton.edu.
4-H Glenburn Sewing Club forming
SCRANTON — Anyone from ages 8-18 who is interested in learning to sew can take advantage of a new program by joining the 4-H Glenburn Sewing Club. For more information, contact Hilda Lewis at 570-563-1369. Administered in Pennsylvania by Penn State Extension, 4-H is a community of more than 6 million young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and life
skills. Penn State Extension 4-H youth development educators in all 67 counties throughout the commonwealth administer local 4-H programs through non-formal education and outreach. For more information on the clubs in Lackawanna County, contact Sandi Graham at the Penn State Extension Lackawanna County Office at 570-963-6842 or email saa224@psu.edu.
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. Sunday school/teen program during Sunday service. Pastor is Charles Consagra. 570-587-2578. Church Of The Epiphany, 25 Church Hill, Glenburn 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 morning Communion service is at 11 a.m. with hymns both old and new. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. 570-563-1564, epiphanyglenburn.org; cote@epix.net. Rev. Lou Divis, priest-in-charge. Clarks Green Assembly of God, 204 S. Abington Road, 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. Tuesdays: DivorceCare at 7 p.m. Wednesdays: Rooted Youth at 6:30 p.m. and GriefShare, adult studies, Rooted Kids and childcare at 7 p. m . S e n i o r p a s t o r: Dan Miller. Associate/worship pastors: Michael and Denise Warner. 570-586-8286, clarksg reenassembly@ gmail.com, cgassembly.com. Clarks Green United Methodist, 119 Glenburn Road. Sunday worship: 10 a.m., Sunday school during the service. Prayer meeting: Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Christian book study: Mondays at 7 p.m. 570-586-8946. 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: 570-587-2571; secretary1310@comcast.net; clarkssummitumc.com. Rev. Andy Weidner is pastor. Country Alliance, 14014 Orchard Dr. off 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. 570587-3206. countrysideoffice@ yahoo.com. countrysidechurch.org. Rev. Mark Terwilliger is pastor. Crossroads, 15924 Route 407 in Fleetville. Sunday service, 10 a.m. Nursery is available. Woman’s Bible study and prayer meeting, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Men’s meeting last Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m. Jamie Overholser is lead pastor. 570-6503784. 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 nonperishable foods are always
welcome. 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. Evangelical Free Bible, 431 Carbondale Road, South Abington Township. Sunday services: Prayer, 8:30 a.m.; Sunday school and small groups, 9 a.m.; worship, 10:15 a.m. 570-586-5557. Website: EFBC.family. First Baptist of Abington, 1216 N. Abington Road, Waverly. Sunday worship: 11 a.m. Adult or youth 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 prog ram 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.org. Rev. William G. Carter is pastor. Grace Baptist of the Abingtons, 11 Pine Tree Drive, Dalton. Sunday service 10:30 a.m. (nursery provided). Sunday school/Bible study for all ages, 9:30 a.m. Bible study and prayer meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m. (Youth group and children’s program at the same time.) Pastor is Ben Rust. 570-563-2206. Heritage Baptist, 415 Venard Road, Clarks Summit. Sunday service 9 a.m. Heritage Kids (babies - 4th
grade), 9-11:45 a.m. Adult and student classes, 10:45 a.m. Glenn Amos is pastor. 570-587-2543, 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. 570-586-335. Website: summitbaptist.org. Email: sbbc@summitbaptistbible.org. Our Lady of the Abingtons, 207 Seminary Road, Dalton. Mass schedule: Saturday, 6 p.m. and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Email: spolachurch@ gmail.com www.spolachurch.weebly.com. Our Lady of the Snows Parish: Pastor: Msgr. Joseph G. Quinn. Email: info@ olsparish.net. Website: olsparish.net. ■ Our Lady of the Snows Church, 301 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Weekday Mass at 12:10 p.m., Confessions at 5 p.m. Saturdays. Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m. ■ Church of St. Benedict, 1849 Newton Ransom Blvd., Newton Township, Confessions at 3:15 p.m. Saturdays. Weekend Masses: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m., 11 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. 570586-0646 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 pastor. 570-587-4808. 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, 205 W. Grove St. in Clarks Summit. Sunday worship: 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:25 a.m. and Adult Education 9:30 a.m. Interim pastor is Rev. Jeffrey Bohan. office@TrinityLutheranCS. Church office: 570-587-1088. Preschool: 570-586-5590. TrinityLutheranCS.com. Waverly Community, 101 Carbondale 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. Wednesdays: House Church. Contact the church for the location. Pastor is the Rev. James Cohen. 570-587-2280. james@waverlycommunitychurch.org. Waverly United Methodist, 105 Church St. in Waverly. Worship service Sunday at 9 a.m. Pastor is Rev. Michelle Whitlock. 570586-8166; waverlyumc@ gmail.com. Send updates or additions about your Abington-area church to suburbanweekly@ timesshamrock.com.
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Abington Heights’ Calista Marzolino competes in the high jump against Scranton. BY JOBY FAWCETT STAFF WRITER
Calista Marzolino walked into Scranton Memorial Stadium wearing a walking boot only days after the District 2 Class 3A Championships last spring. She spent most of the previous days shrugging off the pain. Despite the soreness, one of the leaders of the Abington Heights track and field team persevered, because it’s that competitive spirit that drives her. Marzolino still sprinted and jumped her way to three medals, including a third gold in the 100-meter hurdles. A few weeks later, as she began visiting college campuses, Marzolino’s ability and determination helped her to fulfill a goal to continue competing in college. Regarded as one of the most versatile and talented athletes in the Lackawanna Track Conference, Marzolino recently reaped even greater rewards for her effort and committed to Lehigh University, an NCAA Division I program that competes in the Patriot League. At Lehigh, Marzolino, who also had interest from the University of Pennsylvania, Bucknell and Penn State, will study biology and minor in business with an ambition to be a veterinarian. “At the time, I wasn’t thinking about the benefits of still competing, despite the injury,” Marzolino, 17,
said. “I’m happy, though, that I did. Then, Lehigh was one of the first schools I visited, and you know how they say ‘you just have that feeling about a place?’ It’s true. “Then, after I attended camp there in the summer, I just had an amazing time and am so happy to have a chance to go there.” In her athletic career, Marzolino has helped fuel the most successful and dominant girls track and field program in LTC history. A twosport athlete who is also a gymnast at United Sports Academy, she competes in the 100 hurdles, the high jump, long jump and triple jump. “I think gymnastics really shaped me into the athlete I am,” Marzolino said. “I am glad that when I reached high school, I was able to find something like track and field, and the jumping events, that I was just as passionate about and it is just as fun. “And now I am glad that I get to continue to do it in college.” As a freshman with the Lady Comets, she earned a gold medal at the District 2 Class 3A Championships in the 100 hurdles with a time of 15.46 seconds. She also finished second in the high jump. After making a big impact in her first season, Marzolino elevated her performances after a strong indoor season. In the spring, she won a district title in the high jump, clearing a height of 5 feet, 3 inches, repeated in the 100 hurdles and earned her first
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Abington Heights' Calista Marzolino wins the 110 meter hurdles against Honesdale. All-Region berth. During the indoor season, Marzolino established herself as a state contender. She qualified for, and finished fourth, at the Pennsylvania Track and Field Coaches Association Indoor State Championships in the high jump with a personal-best height of 5-6. Last spring, while battling her nagging foot injury, Marzolino helped the Lady Comets establish a new LTC record for consecutive dualmeet wins, which stands at 73 heading into 2019. She won three gold medals at the Robert Spagna Championships capturing the high jump, the long jump with a personal record distance of 16-6¾ and
the 100 hurdles. At the District 2 Class 3A Championships, she won her third gold medal in the 100 hurdles and earned a silver in the high jump and a bronze in the triple jump to secure a second All-Region spot. “I never really thought about me doing the four events as a big a deal,” Marzolino said. “In gymnastics, we do six events. But then I realized not a lot of kids do four events, so it’s something I try to do and help the team.” Already this indoor season, Marzolino won the high jump at the Marine Corps Holiday Classic, equaling her personal record with a mark of 5-6. It’s a good start, but her
focus is on the outdoor season. “That was only the second time I jumped since the spring, so I was nervous that I had forgotten how to high jump,” Marzolino said. “When it came down to me an another girl, I just relaxed and jumped. Winning was exhilarating. I am going to do a couple of meets. My goal is to qualify for the state meet and even the national meet in the high jump. “I just am aiming at staying healthy and getting a head start on the outdoor season.”
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CliPBOARd YOUTH BASEBALL/SOFTBALL — East Coast Sandhogs travel baseball organization will hold tryouts Jan. 27 and Feb. 9 at the Electric City baseball & Softball Academy, 501 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. Cost is $20. players need to attend one session. To pre-register: sandhogsbaseball.com. Additional information: 570472-4216 or ecsandhogs@ gmail.com. ■ Electric City baseball & Softball Academy will host the following events: 10th annual winter hitting league, Feb. 10, 17, 24 and march 3, 2-4 p.m. for boys and girls of all ages. Cost is $100; elite infielder camp for players 13 and up at Riverfront Sports on Jan. 27, Feb. 10 and 17, 7-9 p.m. and Feb. 3, 8-10 a.m. Cost is $150; 17th annual pre-season pitching camp, Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25, 6-8 p.m. Cost is $100; Sunday softball camp, Feb. 10, 17, 24 and march 3, 4:30-6:30 p.m., or march 10, 17, 24 and 31, 4:306:30 p.m. Cost is $100; pre-season little league camp, march 10, 17, 24, 31 and April 7, 5-7 p.m. Cost is $125; Karissa Worobey softball pitching camp, Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23, 10:30 a.m.noon. Cost is $100; little sluggers baseball camp for ages 4-8, march 11, 14, 18, 21, 25 and 28, 6-7:30 p.m. Cost is $100; open house, march 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Additional information or to register: electriccitybaseball. com or 570-955-0471. ■ marvine Dutch Gap girls softball will hold registration every Saturday and Sunday in February from noon to 5 p.m. at the fieldhouse on Wells Street for girls ages 7-18. Cost is $80 per player or $60 each for two or more from the same family. Additional information: Jeff lee, 570-406-2381. ■ old Forge lions little league will hold baseball and softball registration on Jan. 19, 26 and Feb. 2 from noon to 3 p.m. at the old Forge high School cafeteria. Cost is $75 for one player, $100 for two from the same family and $125 for three or more from the same family. players born between January-August 2015 are eligible for T-ball. All new players must bring a copy of their birth certificate. ■ The Sandlot baseball Academy will hold spring and summer tryouts Jan. 20 at 3 p.m. for ages 8-18. Cost is $10. To pre-register: CDD027@aol.com or 570445-1155. ■ Throop little league will hold registration Jan. 26, 27, 30 and Feb. 2 and 6, 6-8:30 p.m., at the Throop Civic Center.
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30 years ago: Abington heights’ relay team of KarContact the writer: en Kieffer, Jill Ulrich, Jesjbfawcett@timesshamrock.com; sica Horger and Kate Ax570-348-9125; @sportsTT ford set a meet record in on Twitter the 200 breaststroke relay in 2:21.93 at the Scranton Central Relays. 20 years ago: Dave Doino had 21 points and 10 rebounds for Abington heights in a 56-38 win over north pocono. 10 years ago: Dakin Hewlett scored 16 points for Abington heights in a 62-43 win over honesdale.
Abington heights Junior high Wrestling team wins tournament
BOWling SCORES The Alley Cats Bowling League scores from Jan. 8 are as follows. Team standings: Lynx - 42.5, Bobcats - 40, Wildcats - 39, Tigers - 33, Calicos - 31.5, Manx - 31.5, Siamese - 29.5, Panthers - 25 High individual game: Barb Borek - 186, Bette Connell - 184, Anna Aten - 172 High individual series: Bette Connell - 493, Anna Aten - 489, Mary Jo Long - 448 High team game: Manx - 716, Lynx - 699, Calicos - 692 High team series: Bobcats - 2028, Calicos 2026, Lynx - 1995
Abington Heights Junior High Wrestlng team swept five matches, winning the Berwick duals on Saturday, Jan. 12. The team took down Benton, Wyoming Valley West, Berwick, Crestwood and Hazleton on its way to winning the tournament for the third year in a row. From left, first row: Brady Kareha, J.C. Kobrynich, Mark Lynott, Head Coach Nick Carr, Luke Sirianni, Dominick Gurliacci, Kavan Hughes, Hunter Landers and Colin Price. Second row: Coach Michael Sirianni, Logan Fayocavitz, Nico Berardi, Thomas Russini, Dean Phillips, Aidan Ryan, Connor MacPherson, Anthony Curra, Tomas Delosrios, Caleb Marzolino, John Gorick, Brian Heard, Patrick Landers, Chris Giallorenzi, Santo Schiavone, Andrew Greene, Ayden Stanton, Jackson Drake, Jason Kettle and Coach Sam Schiavone. Also on the team are Zachary Meckwood, Sam Stevens, Connor Norton, Wajeeh Saddiqui and Coach Stephen Kroptavich.
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think creatively,” said Bamford. “This skill is needed to succeed today.” From there, they were asked to take three sticky notes and ask the questions “who?” “what?” and “where?” The group that chose the topic of gun control chose its “who” as people from the age of 11 to 19, “where” was the United States and “why” was that the United States does not have regulated laws other countries have on gun control. They moved onto convergent thinking, and they narrowed down the group’s ideas with each group member getting two votes of what ideas to choose. The final step was divergent thinking, and the group wrote down
The students played a tournament version of the game “rock, paper, scissors.” For another activity, he students were divided into groups and given markers and sticky notes. The students were asked to think of a problem. “My group chose world hunger,” said Robby Lucas, sixth grade. “My group chose bullying,” said Lily Rozzi sixth grade. Other topics included women’s rights, gun control, clean energy, natural disasters and “markers cannot be refilled.” “You can always use mechanical pencils,” said Alaina Smith, fifth grade. “Go take action and
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“We will have ice skates, hockey sticks and pucks to borrow on any weekend that there is skating. Along these lines, if you or anyone you know has skates you would like to donate to the rink please contact me at kennethelee55@gmail.com so that I can arrange to pick them up. “Finally, if anyone is interested in helping us out at the rink this winter, either by manning the skate shed or by helping us out in maintaining the ice please let me know.” Ice conditions are updated regularly on the
page. Saturday’s update reported a solid cover of two inches - halfway to the requirement. Sunday morning’s report showed an increase, but only by half an inch. The suspense built with each post, and judging from the number of likes and shares, I’m not the only one who was holding my breath, willing the ice to thicken. Then it arrived: the post we’d all been waiting for, announcing the lake was open for skating. “Four inches on the ice gauge this morning means that we are open
for skating” the Tuesday morning post read. “The surface is in absolutely beautiful condition across the entire lake.” As soon as I get the chance, I plan to dig my old skates out of the closet and head over to Hillside Park. Grown up now, somewhat, my love transcends the cold. And as I step onto the ice, I’ll reminisce about the 1998 Olympic Games and a childhood dream that lives on, ice willing. Contact the writer: ebaumeister@timesshamrock. com; 570-348-9100, ext. 3492
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WAVERLY TWP. — New Year’s resolutions often relate to health. Diet and exercise fads come and go. But township resident Gail Weinberger doesn’t need a resolution or fad to stay healthy. “It’s a lifestyle, and a way of thinking,” she said. A health coach and licensed food processor, Weinberger was born and raised in Northeast Pennsylvania. She and her husband Steven have lived in the Abingtons for more than 30 years. They raised five children and will celebrate 34 years of marriage in February. Weinberger’s love for her family spills over into her work as she passionately pursues the best nutrition and healing practices, not only for those she loves, but also the community she serves. For many years Weinberger, who earned an art degree from Syracuse University, created and sold pottery at stores in the Abingtons. It is still a passion of hers. Hand crafted platters, bowls and cups are used to serve the foods she prepares. Weinberger prefers to buy direct from farmers or grow food herself. She has several gardens, including a circular herb garden designed by her son, Cody. Weinberger follows biodynamic farming methods which gives times and guidelines for planting and harvesting. She believes what she plants, the time at which she plants it and the soil in which she plants it, are all important. Everything matters. Weinberger grows many of the staples she uses in her recipes such as cabbage, horseradish and peppers. She grows
ginger, turmeric, garlic and much more on her property. Everything from soil to table is overseen by Weinberger as she implements the knowledge gained over years of training and experience. Weinberger’s home is an extension of herself. Green plants fill windows. Life and light are found everywhere. Pottery with purposeful imperfections make unique vessels for foods layered with flavor and full of nutrients. Her eyes light up as she discusses her passion, stirs a pot of elderberry syrup, makes ginger tea or tidies up a kitchen that seems to have a life of its own. Her journey began as she educated herself. “I think we should always be learning,” she said. “Never stop learning. Read… Educate yourself and don’t make decisions for your health out of fear.” Weinberger teaches, but is also a perpetual student. “I stay on the cutting edge of everything going on with alternative modalities,” she said. “I only sell or recommend what I do myself.” Weinberger took courses on herbal medicine and created tinctures to help build up the body’s immune system. She believes the first line of defense for disease is food. “We are what we eat,” she said. “We need to feed our bodies the right things … Our doctors know how to take care of symptoms but they don’t always know how to heal us. Our bodies know how to heal us, if we will listen.” Her studies of organic food and nutrition have led her to a career in
health coaching. “I believe people can lack self-awareness about their bodies,” Weinberger said. “We need to take away the things that don’t serve us and add the things that will.” Earning her certification in teaching nutrition from Columbia’s Teacher College, Weinberger became a holistic health coach for those seeking to change their lifestyle and heal their bodies. As she served foods to her clients they began to ask her to make items available to them. Out of that grew Gail’s Cupboard. Started in 2012, Gail’s Cupboard offers elderberry syrup, kvass tonic, raw macaroons, sprouted granola, lip balm and more. An artisan cook, she makes her products in small batches using locally sourced organic ingredients. “It’s taken me years to develop my products,” she said. “For example, my elderberry syrup. I decided to grow them here. I got 10 lbs of elderberries out of the garden this year.” Her products can be found online at gailscupboard.com or locally at Everything Natural in Clarks Summit or The Wandering Hen in Scranton. A self-starter, the active Weinberger says it’s the passion and love for what she does that keeps her going. “I’ve learned to manage my time and energy. I work hard and I absolutely love what I’m doing.” Weinberger’s resolution, made years ago, is one she’s stuck to. JULIE JEFFERY MANWARREN / FOR ABINGTON SUBURBAN As she says, “I want to Gail Weinberger, owner of Gail’s Cupboard, at home in Waverly Township. live my life fully. Happy and healthy.”
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WAVERLY TWP. — January and February may be quiet months for many, but that is not the case at the Waverly Community House. It’s all about families this winter, beginning with Family Fun Movie Nite on Friday, Jan. 18. The staff of the CommKids After School Program will show the awardwinning, animated movie “Ferdinand,” the story of a giant bull with a big heart who is mistaken for a dangerous beast. Directed by Waverly native, Lisa Marie Stetler, the adventures of Ferdinand and his misfit team are sure to entertain children and adults of all ages. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and admission is free. Donations are accepted at the door. Children may come in pajamas and families may bring blankets, sleeping bags and pillows. Light refreshments will be available. All proceeds from the concession stand, donations and the raffle benefit the CommKids In-
teractive Learning Center, coming soon to the Comm. Volunteers and staff of the Children’s Activities Committee will host the Annual Family Valentine’s Party on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. This year’s event has a new twist – an “Alice in Wonderland” theme – and will feature crafts, games and a bake sale. The event is free to the public. Donations will be accepted at the door as well as dried pasta and canned sauce which the Comm is collecting for the families served by United Neighbor Centers. On Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., the Comm offers open gym for tots and toddlers and their grown-ups. It’s a great way for families to meet new people, encourage social interaction between children and escape the winter cold for an hour in a warm auditorium. On Fridays, Tots & Toddlers Open Gym is followed by Storytime at 10:30 a.m. in
the Family Room. To further serve the community, the Waverly Community House is home to the Upstairs Thrift Shop where families may shop for gently used, and sometimes new, clothing and accessories for the entire family, games, toys and housewares. Normal shop hours are Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The shop has extended hours for Comm special events like the House & Garden Show (Sunday, April 28) and the Artisans’ Marketplace (Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23 and 24). All proceeds from the shop benefit programs at the Waverly Community House. For more information on all that is happening at the Waverly Community House, visit waverlycomm.org or the organization’s Facebook page or call 570-586-8191, extension 2.
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defender days Jan. 24-26 High school studentathletes will get an inside look at Defender athletics by talking with coaches and getting access to team rooms and practices. They’ll get to spend time with some men’s and women’s teams, who compete in Colonial States Athletic Conference NCAA Division III.
focus on your future Feb. 17-19 Making decisions about career paths and academic majors can be daunting. High school students can discover more about them-
Feb. 28-March 2 As part of a season of Theatre for Young Audiences, CSU’s theatre department will present this memorable story based on E. B. White’s classic tale of Wilbur the lovable pig and his barnyard pals as they adventure together on Zuckerman Farm.
spring Concert April 12-13 CSU’s concert choir, other student vocalists and instrumentalists will welcome spring with a variety of pieces, set in the historic Murphy Memorial Library.
Commencement May 11 CSU’s 86th Commencement will celebrate students who’ve earned associate, bachelors, master’s and doctoral degrees from the university and Baptist Bible Seminary.
Man up! May 24-25 The first-ever Man Up! event will debut in 2019 to help men hit the pause button on the daily grind and recharge spiritually. George McGovern, chaplain for the New York Yankees, is the guest speaker during this jam-packed, 18-hour event. Featuring a
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lYfe Women’s Conference May 31-June 1 June 7-8 Hundreds of women from the eastern U.S. will come together for a life-changing weekend. The conference has been encouraging women for more than 35 years with national speakers, dynamic workshops and a chance for a refreshing girls’ getaway. This year, keynote speaker Sherrie Holloway will share how to “Be STILL” because He is still God. Dove-Awardwinning artists, Selah, will perform at the conference, bringing their 20 years of hope and healing through music to LYFE audiences.
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Teen leadership Conference July 15–19 TLC is celebrating its 50th year at CSU, continuing to equip students to be leaders in their communities through biblically saturated teaching, interactive workshops and high-energy activities. Students and youth leaders will engage and encourage one another to become influ-
generation. From veteran youth pastors to volunteer youth workers, those with a passion for helping young people will learn from respected leaders such as Dan Istivanik, Jeff Buckley, Ken Rudolph, Chris Brown, Mel Walker and Tim Ahlgrim. By hosting NYMC the same time as TLC, leaders can efficiently learn on CSU’s campus while members of their youth group dive into TLC.
encers, led by featured speakers Ken Rudolph, Dr. Wayne Slusser, Andy Giessman, Dan Nichols and Mike Show. For more info, visit TeenLeadershipConference.com.
national Youth Ministries Conference July 15-19 National organization Vision for Youth will present strategies for “Reaching Z” for those who want to effectively influence the next
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2018 TOYOTA TACOMA HOOD PROTECTOR $10.00 and WEATHER TECH FRONT FLOOR MATS FOR 2014 15 RAV 4 USED $10.00. 570961-1130. BATTERY for Black & Decker 10” weed whacker 20 volt lithium battery. Brand new $10. Three ton steel jack stand, new $10. Call 570-4892675. BRAND NEW 5'X7' BATHROOM RUG Mauve color. Can be cut to fit any room. Asking $30. Call 570-587-4715 CEMENT MIXER 1/3 Horsepower. Heavy duty, like new. Asking $200. Call 570-842-2924 COLLECTION OF MINIATURE VASES, approximately 75 pieces Germany, Austria, Japan, China, Portugal, some with/figures $150. Oak framed mirror 19 1/2" x 23 1/2" $15. 570-489-2707 HARDWOOD MOHAWK-WINDCHESTER 74 sq ft. $200; Lateral metal Filing Cabinets 1 drawer $18, 2 drawer $35, 3 drawer $48. Call 570-383-9032 HOMELITE WATER PUMP Briggs & Stratton motor, Steelite exhaust valve and seat, manual speed control, 3” discharge and suction with hoses. Good condition $400. Call 570-840-6662 HONEYWELL TOWER AIR PURIFIER New with booklet $45. Call 570-876-4751
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PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR Black & Decker, New in box. Great for car/bike tires & sports equipment. Can be plugged into car or wall outlet. $30. 570-489-2707 PROPANE GAS TORCH 500,000 BTU $20; Wagner Versa paint sprayer 2.2 GPH. New, never used $25; Heavy duty 10'Lx5'W trailer $800; Agri-Fab broad spreader, 125 lb. hopper $65. Call 570-563-1010. PROPANE GAS TORCH 500,000 BTU $20; Wagner Versa paint sprayer 2.2 GPH. New, never used $25; Heavy duty 10'Lx5'W trailer $800; Agri-Fab broad spreader, 125 lb. hopper $65. Call 570-563-1010 SEINFELD COLLECTIBLES 7 pieces $60; Vintage camera equipment, many pieces $175; Blue Willow style dish ware, 33 pieces $50; Sealy Sleeper Sofa-Queen $350; WWII Pictorial History 5 book set with holder $100. Call 570-313-0360
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A day of crafting, chatting Photos by Emma black / staff PhotograPhEr
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The Abington Community Library hosted an All Day Craft ‘N Chat Saturday, Jan. 12. From left, Ester Sorber of Dalton, Charity Corey of Scott Township, Bevery White of Scott Township, Karen Blakiewicz of South Abington Township, Yvonne Radgoski of Covington Township and Leigh-Ann Puchalski of South Abington Township.
The project of Karen Blakiewciz is a scarf in the making. It is made with a yarn called Loopity Loop, which is a preknotted yarn that uses a process similar to knitting, but without any needles.
The quilting project of Beverly White.
Yvonne Radgoski works on a quilting project.
Charity Corey works on a quilting project.
Leigh-Ann Puchalski creates a birdhouse made out of felt Beverly White works on a quilting projfor a felt book. ect.
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