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Hillside Park volunteer Chris Kane sprays the ice surface with water to help make a smoother skating surface at the park in South Abington Township on Friday, Jan. 25.
Volunteers work to keep Hillside Park lake skate-ready By Clayton over Staff Writer
SOUTH ABINGTON TWP. — Sparks flew as Ken Lee guided the business end of an ice skate across a whirring stone wheel set up under a pavilion at Hillside Park. After he stopped his sharpener and took another stone over the sides of the blade by hand, he inspected his work. “It’s good enough for pond hockey,” he said, bundled up against the frigid air. Skating at the park’s pond opened about two weeks ago, after the ice reached four inches thick, the minimum needed to allow skaters to safely take the ice there. On a recent afternoon, Lee and Chris Kane, both volunteers at the park, worked to resurface the ice after the mid-January snow and rain and to sharpen a fresh batch of donated skates. For Kane and Lee, keeping the ice skatable is a way to maintain and share a love of ice sports. Lee played hockey for decades, starting as a child on frozen ponds around Tunkhannock. Later, he maintained an outdoor rink there. After moving to
Clarks Summit, he got involved at the pond. Park officials put him in touch with Kane. “Everyone who helps out here, we’re just a group of pond hockey enthusiasts,” Kane said. Ice skating at the park, 1188 Winola Road, is possible because of the efforts of volunteers like Kane and Lee and donations. For instance, another volunteer came out and removed the snow from the ice the day before Kane and Lee smoothed portions of its surface for skating. The sharpener Lee uses was donated by a Dallas man who used to sharpen skates there. On weekends, volunteers also staff the skate shed, a building near the pond where guests can take out skates to use for free. People can also borrow sticks, pucks and goals from the shed. Games of “shinny,” pickup hockey contests, are common, Kane said. However, one does not have to be a skilled skater to enjoy a day on the ice. Young children who don’t yet know how to skate often take to the pond wearing only boots, Kane said. “It’s a good way for everyone
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Hillside Park volunteer Ken Lee (left) pulls a water pump as Chris Kane wraps up a hose after working on the ice at the South Abington Township park, to get out and get some fresh air in the winter time,” Kane said. Anyone who wants to volunteer at the skate shed, work to resurface ice or shovel snow from the frozen pond or has a pair of skates they’d like to donate can do so by messaging the Hillside Park Facebook page. People can also go there to check daily ice conditions.
The skate shed is usually open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for visitors to borrow skates and gear, though people with their own skates and equipment can come throughout the week. Contact the writer: cover@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9100 x5363; @ClaytonOver on twitter
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The difference of a century S. ABINGTON TWP. — The Rotary Club of the Abingtons recently celebrated the 100th birthday of longtime member Howard Hyde. Hyde was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on January 20, 1919. The son of Roger and Elsie Hyde, he moved at age 5 to Calais Maine, where he grew up near the Canadian Border. Drafted during WWII, Hyde was sent to Australia with the Army Air Corps. It was there he met Helen Matthews. Then sent to New Guinea, Hyde received special permission to return to Australia to marry Helen in 1944. The couple would be separated for two years while Hyde served in the South Pacific and after his return to the U.S. for a war bride ship to bring Helen. Hyde took a position at an architect’s office in Bangor, Maine. He finished his schooling,
receiving a degree in Architecture from Cornell University. Hyde and Helen relocated to Australia for five years. They returned to the U.S. after Hyde accepted a position at an architectural firm in the Abingtons, now called Burkavage Design Associates. “What I enjoyed most was the collegiate work. I did work on some campuses. Two projects were for Cornell, as a matter of fact, and some for state colleges. I’ve also done a lot of military work. I even designed things for the Air Corps,” Hyde said, laughing at the serendipity of his life and career. “It’s been a very rewarding life. Looking back, I’ve had a feeling that it’s been a good and rewarding profession. I was able to do some nice buildings that I hope are being enjoyed by many people.” He and Helen settled in Waverly where they raised their three children, David, Ellie and Deirdre.
Rainy days are underrated. Sure, rain can ruin plans. Rain can make a day dismal. But rain also carries beauty with every drop. Sometimes you just have to look close to see it. Last week, I wrote about favorite snow day activities. Then it rained. And rained. And I started thinking about rainy day activities and how those can be just as fun as snow day activities. So, in honor of the recent wet weather and the distant approach of spring, here are my top 10 things to do on a rainy day at home: 1. Go for a walk. No, really. Get your umbrella out, put your rain boots on and take a walk around your neighborhood or a local park. Jump in a few puddles. Stop to examine the wildlife. Notice how different everything appears in the rain and look for the beauty in each tiny splash as the drops hit the ground. 2. Write a letter. Not an email or Facebook message. An honest to goodness letter – the kind with paper and a pen. And a postage stamp. (Yes, they still make those.) 3. Watch a movie. Make some popcorn and settle on the sofa with a feel-good flick. If you can’t decide what to watch, try one of these rainy day titles: ■ “The Shawshank Redemption” ■ “The Sound of Music” ■ “Singing in the Rain” ■ “Blue Like Jazz” ■ “The Notebook” 4. Indulge in your favorite comfort food. Is that baking chocolate chip cookies, ordering Chinese take-out or cooking a cherished family recipe? Sometimes a little indulgence – or cheating on your diet – is just what you need to depress the rainy day doldrums. 5. Create. Are you an artist? Musician? Chef ? Cook? Crafter? D.I.Y. enthusiast? Do you simply like to make things? It doesn’t matter if you answered yes or no. Take advantage of your time indoors to unleash your imagination and creativity. If you’re having trouble coming up with ideas, consult one of your Pinterest boards. Please see Clouds, Page 12
What’s inside Calendar ........................ 2 fitness spotlight ............. 3 Obituaries ....................... 4 family ............................ 7 JULie Jeffery ManWarren / fOr aBingtOn SUBUrBan
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Howard Hyde was honored by the Rotary Club of the Abingtons on his 100th birthday in January. He has been a Rotarian since 1970.
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They enjoyed 67 years of marriage before Helen passed away in 2011. Hyde reminisced about the Abingtons at a Rotary Club lunch meeting with friend Ned Connell whom he met in 1962 when they began working together. “There was a Giant Market on
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the boulevard. And there was the Nichols Village, which in the 50’s was just a little 12-room motel. That’s where we stayed when we first came, until we found a place to live,” Hyde said. Please see Century, Page 12
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Community Calendar uPCominG 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 570587-3440. FEB. 4 AHCL meeting: The Abington Heights Civic League monthly meeting will be held Monday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m. at the clubhouse, 115 Colburn Ave., Clarks Summit. A program will be presented by the Clarks Summit Fire Company. New members are always welcome; for more information, call 570587-3101. FEB. 8 Soup sale: Dalton United Methodist Church, 125 S. Turnpike Road, Dalton, will hold a soup sale Friday, Feb. 8. Soup choices include 12 bean, corn chowder and pasta fagioli. Cost is $6/quart or $3.50/ pint. All orders must be in by Monday, Feb. 4. Pick up at the church Friday, Feb. 8 between 2 and 4 p.m. To place an order, call 570-587-3755. Please see Calendar, Page 12
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A snowy challenge CLARKS SUMMIT — As a teacher at Abington Heights I always loved that 5 a.m. call saying, “snow day. No school.” It was a chance to enjoy a little extra sleep, catch up on chores and, best of all, get to play in the snow. The day was filled with flying downhill on a sled, staging sneak snowball attacks, or rolling frosty powder into a large, carrot-nosed snowman. The ground these last few days has not been covered with fine powder and the temperatures have not been user-friendly, but I still want to issue a challenge from The Gathering Place: the Snowman Challenge. We will have plenty of snow in the coming months, so I challenge each kid in the area to build the best snowman in town. Once you build your snowman, take a picture of it email it to gatheringplacecs@gmail.com. We will post all the photos, then award a Best Snowman of 2019. I hope we get tons of entries, because I have always believed in the saying, “when you’re feeling blue, get up and do.” There’s been a lot of grumbling about the weather lately, so put the grumbling aside, dress warm and get outside to make an award-winning Frosty (or let us know what you named your white friend). Your entry will hang on TGP bulletin board for all to admire.
art show The Gathering Place has even more reasons to get out in this winter weather. We will host a reception to honor the artwork of Abington Heights juniors and seniors on Friday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. All are invited to meet the students and see their creativity. If you can’t make that night, you can still visit the exhibit any Tuesday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m. Awards will be given at the reception to top entries in four categories of photography, painting, drawing and mixed media, plus a scholarship award will be given to one senior. This scholarship was started by Shirley Eagen and Dorothy O’Connor, both of whom wanted to encourage students who are interested in the arts. The program is a combined effort of the Abington Business and Professional Association, the Abington Heights Civic League and The Gathering Place, with lots of help from Bob Bennett.
Chinese new year celebration A celebration of Chinese New Year will be held Saturday, Feb. 9, starting at 1 p.m. Bring your family to these festivities run by W.E. Integrate Health in Clarks Summit. Jennie Petrone will present Traditional Chinese Medicine concepts,
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Do you want to build a snowman? The Gathering Place is offering a winter challenge: build a snowman, take a picture of it and email it to gatheringplacecs@ gmail.com for a chance to win the Best Snowman of 2019 award. Mark Reinhart will give a Qigong demonstration, Jennifer O’Neil will direct a guided meditation, children will make crafts related to the Year of the Pig and live music will be featured.
Clarks summit Festival of ice The borough will come alive with the ice festival Feb. 15-17. At The Gathering Place, we will feature mocktails served by strange creatures at our Mos Eisley Cantina. Sample a cold Yoda soda, Alderon ale, Jar-Jar
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Ryan Campbell, left, president of the Rotary Club of the Abingtons, presents member and current district governor Roger Mattes Jr. with a certificate of recognition from The Endowment Fund of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. Roger has been designated benefactor and thanked by the trustees of The Rotary Foundation.
juice or wookie wallop. Enjoy our homemade hot soups, visit the Lions club table for hot dogs and pretzels or the Appalachian Project for baked goods. Enter our Galaxy Room and pilot the Millenium Falcon control console for a video challenge, or create your own planet in our art room. We will also have Rob Smith juggling, Damian the Magician performing magic, glitter paint and face painting, storytelling, an astronomy show and music from a ukulele group and
brass band. So come join us. Even Darth Vader is welcome. Our regular programs will continue, including Memory Café on Feb. 8, weaving on Feb. 2 and 27 and book group on Feb. 19. Visit gatheringplacecs.org for details. Stay warm but enjoy the outdoors. Watch for our spring class brochure that is coming out in the middle of the month. There are so many new classes and new ways to “get up and do.”
PeoPle on the move allied services Allied Services Integrated Health System announced Melissa Kelleher of South Abington Township was named assistant Kelleher vice president of the home health division. Kelleher oversees a staff that provides skilled nursing, medical social services and physical, occupational and speech therapy to patients in their own homes. Kelleher earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Bloomsburg University in 1996. She is a Certified OASIS Specialist, COS-C and a Home Care Coding Specialist, HCS-D. She joined Allied Services in 2013 as a patient care supervisor. From 2014 to 2016, she served as clinical director of quality, compliance and audits for the home health care service and in 2017 became director of operations. Kelleher has been an integral part of the
divisions growth and efficiency during ever changing medicare and insurance climates.
Classic Properties Christopher Selige joined the Clarks Summit office. He grew up in the Abingtons and is entering his third year selling seliGe real estate in Northeast Pennsylvania. In addition to selling real estate, Selige currently does title research in the natural gas industry. Kathlyn Fisher joined the Clarks Summit office. She grew up in Tunkhannock and worked as an event sales coordinator for Stone Hedge Country Club for six years. Fisher Fisher completed her real estate courses at the CE Shop online site.
Court notes MARRIAGE LICENSES ■ Anthony Michael Terrinoni, Clarks Green, and Alicia Ann Rinaldi, Archbald. ■ Brendan Andrew Langan and Jillian Catherine Green, both of Dalton. ■ William David Robacker and Emily Pamela Shope, both of Scott Twp. PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS ■ Angelo Bertinelli, Dallas, to Gillette Real Estate LLC, Scott Twp.; two parcels in Jessup for $114,900. ■ Citizens Savings Bank, Clarks Summit, to David Bianco, Roaring Brook Twp.; a property at 212 Karen Drive, Scranton, for $47,500. ■ Gregory L. Davis and Jennifer A. Sorensen, Jacksonville, Fla., to Rebekah Harris, Clarks Summit; two parcels in Clarks Summit for $139,700. ■ Priscilla Pancoast, Cape Elizabeth, Maine, to David J. and Margaret M. Harding, Scranton; a property at 90 Stone Ridge Circle, Clarks Summit, for $320,000. ■ The Marjorie Lyons Jeffery Family Trust, through Marjorie Lyons Jeffrey, to Matthew A. Bernardi and Sarah A. Lucas, Scranton; a property at 134 Burcher St., South Abington Twp., for $162,000.
STATE TAX LIENS ■ NV Petroleum LLC, 801 Northern Blvd., South Abington Twp.; $645.04. ■ Robert J. Sr. and Janet M. Hoffer, 432 Dogwood Drive, South Abington Twp.; $5,900.38. ■ Alexandra Gonzalez, 1016 Oakmont Road, Clarks Summit; $1,026.76. LAWSUIT ■ Antonio Freddy Lesavage, 228 N. Hyde Park Ave., Scranton, v. Lalitchandra and Shakuntala Shah, 114 Estate Drive, Clarks Summit, seeking in excess of $50,000, as well as costs, interest and any other relief deemed just and appropriate on three counts, for injuries suffered Jan. 31, 2017, in an automobile accident on Main Street, Taylor; Todd A. Johns, attorney. ESTATES FILED ■ Richard Gratz, also known as Richard Edward Gratz, 518 Colony Road, South Abington Twp., letters testamentary to Michael Gratz, 1018 Westwood Drive, South Abington Twp. ■ Dominick Michael Totaro, 77 Wyndham Road, South Abington Twp., letters testamentary to Mary Theresa Mazur, same address, and Diane
Nardella, 37 Wildernest Drive, Spring Brook Twp. ■ James A. Wells, 4308 State Route 438, Dalton, letters testamentary to Lisa A. Wells, 52 Oriole St., Pearl River, N.y. ■ Patrick M. Rogan and Julia K. Munley, South Abington Twp., to Diane Keeler-Siniawa and Heidi Thomas Keller, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship; a property at 91 Stone Ridge Circle, Clarks Summit, for $350,000. ■ Kenneth and Linda Powell, Scott Twp., to Paul Chilek, Moosic; a property at 522 Poppy Lane, Moosic, for $362,211. ■ Matts Properties LLC, Scranton, to Mark S. and Shannon B. Moletsky, Clarks Summit; a property at 545-547 N. Main Ave., Scranton, for $150,000. ■ Catherine M. Fraser, executrix of the estate of Kathleen Bonczniewicz, to John and Susan Scondras; three parcels in Dalton and Glenburn Twp. for $59,000. ■ Edrene Wright, 367 Brundage Road, Factoryville, letters testamentary to Mary Beth Dwyer, 325 W. Main St., Dalton. ■ Rebecca L. Haggerty, also known as Rebecca Lynn Haggerty, 909 Elaines Circle, South Abington Twp., letters testamentary to Daniel Patrick Haggerty,
same address. ■ Timothy James yahn, 1127 Audobon Drive, Clarks Summit, letters of administration to Lori yahn, same address. ■ John Franklin McIntyre, also known as John F. McIntyre III, 600 Clinton St., P.O. Box 502, Waverly, letters of administration to Krystyn Kitto, 35 Johnson Drive, Belle Mead, N.J.
ARD The following defendants were admitted to the ARD program for other crimes: ■ Joseph Kenneth Stravinsky, 18, 822 Layton Road, South Abington Twp., arrested Aug. 19 by South Abington Twp. police for use/possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.
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Astavakrasana, or eight angle pose.
Fitness Instructor Spotlight: Hilary Steinberg BY EMMA BLACK STAff WrITEr
CLARKS SUMMIT — Hilary Steinberg is the owner and founder and a Pilates instructor at Jaya Yoga, 320 South State St. She is a graduate of Abington Heights High School and Ithaca College. She lives in Clarks Summit with her fiancé, Jeff and dog, Sampson. How long have you been teaching yoga? Almost 10 years. How did you first get into yoga? I first got into yoga through pilates. I was living in Los Angeles. I was going to the gym every day and it segwayed into a pilates fusion class and I really loved it, and I liked a lot of the teachers. It started to open the door to yoga.
Do you have any personal fitness goals for 2019? If so, what are they? I get on my mat every day. One day in (a past) December – the studio was a few years old at the time, and it was very busy – I was classically taking more time to take care of everybody else. I got away from my own practice, and then one day I threw my mat down and decided I had to practice, move my body, be in my own head space ... I needed a quick staycation. Since that day, I’ve practiced every single day since. So my goal is to get on my mat every day in some capacity. It won’t always be the perfect time, but I can make the time I have the right time.
Pincha mayurasana, or forearm stand / balance pose.
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I am a member of the Sergeant Jan Argonish Ride Committee. It’s a motorcycle ride in honor of a fallen What advice would you soldier. We raise money for give to someone trying to local vets. I do a lot of events start a fitness journey? How has yoga impacted through Jaya. I’m involved The best advice I can or influenced your life? with what’s called Yoga give someone is stay with Yoga is a lot more than on the Roof. We raise it. Maybe you skip a day or we think it is. A lot of money for the Northeast miss your class. Instead of people come to de-stress Philharmonic. This year wallowing, do something and for the physical will be our sixth annual. or do a home-practice or Yoga is a lot about “seva,” benefits, but it is really routine. or “selfless service,” so a lot about connecting deeper Talk to yourself the way with yourself. you would talk to your best of the instructors and I will go out in the community Yoga has helped me friend. If your best friend reconnect with the most got discouraged, you would and teach yoga. A lot of important aspects of be their biggest cheerleader. these events are so fun that who I am as a person. It it doesn’t feel like work. I’ve Whether you do this for reminds me what is really your career or for your own started doing some talks important. It also helps health and wellness, be your about yoga and wellness keep me present and too. biggest cheerleader. authentic. At the end of In my other free time, I If your mindset is in a each class, I tell people to am with my family, friends state of growth, there is thank themselves not only and puppy dog. I take him always possibility. for the hard work, but the to South Abington Park heart work. What community and we walk the trail. If organizations are you Yoga empowers people I’m not doing yoga or there, to be the best version of involved with? What I’m probably at State Street themselves. other hobbies and Grill having dinner. interests do you have?
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David W. Owens January 26, 2019
David W. Owens, Falls, formerly of Clarks Summit, died on Saturday morning at Allied Services Hospice in Scranton. He was the widower of Joan Crosby Owens, who died in 2005. Born in Carbondale, the son of the late Walter and Mary Edwards Owens, he was a proud United States Navy veteran and, before retirement, was employed by Fowler & Williams Trucking Co. and later for the Borough of Clarks Summit. He was a member of the Clarks Summit Fire Co., VFW Post 7069 and the Abington Sportsman’s Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, barbecuing and camping with his family. The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Allied Services Hospice for the wonderful care they took of David. Surviving are a daughter, Judy Belch and her
husband, Jeff, Falls; a grandson, David Belch and his wife, Allison, Eaglesville; a granddaughter, Julie Haldeman and her husband, Justin, South Abington Twp.; great-grandchildren, Avalyn Belch, Ellie and Tommy Haldeman; and several cousins. A private graveside service will be held in Clarks Green Cemetery. A r r a n g e m e n t s h ave been entrusted to the care of the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit.
Sandra Lebowitz Steinberg January 24, 2019
Sandra Lebowitz Steinberg, 70-years-old, of Clarks Summit, passed away unexpectedly while visiting family in Colorado. Born in Scranton, she was preceded in death by her generous and loving parents, Harry Lebowitz and Tillie Goldstein Lebowitz; and a brother, Barry Lebowitz. She is survived by daughter, Hilary Steinberg and fiancé, Jeffery Palmer, Clarks Summit; daughter, Jaimee Mulder; and adoring g randdaughter, Emma Mulder, Denver. She is also survived by her companion, Steve Rosenberg, Scranton. She was a graduate of Scranton Central High School, completed her undergraduate degree in education at West Chester University and received her Masters of Education from Marywood College. Sandy began her teaching career at Greenbelt Elementary in Baltimore, Md. She went on to teach at both private and public schools and retired as a special education teacher from Abington Heights High School. Sandy knew how to guide her students to discover their strengths and made each of them feel like they could conquer any of their goals. She guided them with love, kindness and patience. She truly lived to better the lives of her students. Her open door policy, infectious laughter (and snacks) always filled the room with joy. Sandy’s g reatest joy was tr uly her f amily, friends and her students. If the degree of a life is
measured by their impact on others, Sandy lived an incredibly full life. Her spirit is carried on by anyone who knew her. She would want you to remember her with a smile full of life, decked out in her “bling” and laughing. Fa m i ly a n d f r i e n d s were invited to attend a graveside funeral service Monday at 1 p.m. in the Dalton Jewish Cemetery, 105 Shoemaker Road, Dalt o n , by R abb i D a n i e l Swartz, and during the period of Shiva on Monday, 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., at 125 Greenbrier Drive, Clarks Green. The family has kindly requested that donations be made in honor of Sandy’s love for her Jewish heritage and desire to someday see Israel, in her h o n o r, t o t h e Je w i s h National Fund Tree Center, 42 E. 69th St., New York, NY 10021, in memoriam of the selfless life she lived. Arrangements and care provided by CarlucciGolden-DeSantis Funeral Home Inc., Dunmore. To offer an online condolence, please visit www. ScrantonJewishFunerals. com.
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Murmuration In last week’s column, I looked at the “small-ppolitics” of starling ecology. It seems that in the U.K., where starlings are native, people tend to overlook the negative aspects of their ecology. In the U.S., where starlings are an introduced species, however, people tend to minimize the positive aspects of their ecology. In reality, whether they are protected, as in the U.K., or disparaged, as in the U.S., the birds don’t care. They continue to fill their ecological role, eating, digesting and dispersing seeds and insects, and themselves being eaten. In Europe, starlings feed not only hawks and falcons as in the U.S., but they also feed humans (pate de sansonnet in France). For me, as an American, the dark cloud that hangs over invasive starlings has prevented me from appreciating them. One feature of starlings I have looked at with only the slightest curiosity is called murmuration. Murmuration is the term used to describe the flock behavior of starlings. The synonyms shoaling, swarming, and herding are used for fish, insects and livestock. The most dramatic instances of murmuration happen in
agricultural settings, where thousands of starlings form giant black, gyrating clouds. The clouds morph themselves in wave- and funnellike responses to half-hearted attempts at predation by lone peregrine falcons. It seems that the nourishment that starlings offer to falcons is not sufficient enough to warrant more aggressive hunting. So the falcon and the starling cloud becomes more of a dance. As a lifelong suburbanite, however, murmuration of that magnitude is not the starling movement most stamped upon my mind. Instead, I envision merely scores of starlings moving synchronically from power line perch to commercial lawn and tree and back. I have mockingly wondered what petty concerns drive this flock mentality. It turns out, some researchers recently marshaled powerful computer and video technology to investigate the murmurous “mechanics” of starling flocks. “Scale-free correlation” is the term that describes Andrea Cavagna and colleagues’ discovery. Murmuration thus starkly contrasts the old “telephone game,” in which quickly a phrase like, “Eli says,
‘achoo!’” becomes “Everybody hates you.” “Scalefree” means that information moves through the flock with perfect efficiency. Additionally, a group led by George Young discovered that this efficient flock information travels by the magic number seven. As the flock moves, each individual tracks and responds to the movement of its seven nearest neighbors. Evolutionary biologists who ponder such phenomena conclude that starlings (and other communal creatures) have “realized” that they are safer in community and so have developed finely tuned flocking skills as a result. I am both glad that lions have not figured this out and developed armies, and that honey bees have over-achieved by building colonies. Some humans have relatively mastered collective life, but others still choose to go it alone. And, there are still seven “Joneses” most of us mindlessly chase. 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. 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. 570563-1564, 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, cla rk s g ree n a ss e mbly@ 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; secret a r y1 3 10 @ c om c as t . n et ; 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. 570-5873206. 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. 570-650-3784. 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 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 program for adults and children; 7:15 p.m. teen and adult choir; 8:30 p.m. teen and adult bell choir. 570586-6306; 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. 570587-2543, info@wearehbc. com, wearehbc.com. Hillside Haven Community Church, (Formerly S u m m i t B ap t i s t B i bl e 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:
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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@ g m a i l . c o m w w w. s p o l a church.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. 570-5860646 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. 570-586-8166; waverlyumc@gmail.com. Send updates or additions about your Abington-area church to suburbanweekly@ timesshamrock.com.
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Remembering Mayor Bill
CLARKS GREEN — Mayor William “Bill” Thorburn served as mayor of Clarks Green for 20 years and was on the borough council before that. Everyone knew him as “Mayor Bill.” Family members, Clarks Green Mayor Patty Lawler, Clarks Green council members, elected officials, Masons and others came to remember the late Clarks Green mayor on Jan. 26 on the first anniversary of his death. Memorial donations made to the Mayor Thorburn Memorial Fund were given to the student aid committee at Abington Heights to create a scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded to an Abington Heights student who has an interest in the industrial arts and will be given to the student during the school’s Reflections program. The check was presented to Abington Heights at the first anniversary event. “We are thrilled to know that the funds collected in his memory will benefit future graduates of Abingdon Heights,” said Stacy McHale, daughter of Mayor Thorburn. “We find it fitting to see those funds go to a student who is choosing to further their education in the trades, skills, industrial arts or technology fields. Who knows – he or she might even become a great mayor.” The remaining funds were used to purchase a bench for the pocket park across from the Clarks Green borough building with Mayor Thorburn’s name on it. Rev. John Lapera of the Church of Saint Gregory offered prayers at the event. “Bill and I grew up about a block apart from each other in Scranton,” said Clarks Green Council member Alan Hughes. “We did things most kids did like play games, go
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Elected officials join the Thorburn family at the bell that was restored by the late Mayor Bill Thorburn to commemorate the Clarks Green Borough's Centennial Celebration. From left, Clarks Green Councilman Bill Toms, Clarks Summit Councilman Frank Beaten, Clarks Green Councilwoman MJ Igor, Stacy Thorburn McHale, Clarks Summit Council President Gerrie Carey, Heather Thorburn McCormick, Maureen Thorburn, Clarks Green Mayor Patty Lawler, Clarks Green Councilman Dave Rinaldi, Clarks Green Councilman Alan Hughes, Clarks Green DPW Foreman Dave Kolinsky and Lackawanna County Commissioner Patrick O'Malley. to each other’s houses and have meals together. When my wife and I moved back to the area from Rochester, New York we bought a house a few blocks from the Thorburns. Bill and I were working together in Clarks Green Council. He was a dear friend of mine.” Thorburn was instrumental in several community projects including the planning of Clarks Green’s centennial celebration, the installation of the clock tower and pocket library, and the church bell obtained from Masonic Lodge, formerly a Baptist Church. He restored the bell which now hangs in front of the Clarks Green Brough building. “Mayor Thorburn was a jack of all trades,” said Clarks Green Mayor Patty Lawler. “He was a woodworker and he could fix anything. He could take an engine apart and then put it back together. He maintained the Clarks Green borough trucks. Mayor Thorburn was a good friend of mine. His spirit is still with us.”
“He was a really nice guy,” said Joe Barrasse, Clarks Green council president. “He did great things for the community. The little things he did for Clarks Green he did over and over. So many things that he did we treasure.” “Our family is so grateful for the outpouring of love and support from family, friends and the community of Clarks Green,” said McHale. “Over the last year, countless people have shared their memories with us about my dad. We cherish these stories and the great memories we have. “Collectively, all of these stories and memories are about a man who lived life with his heart and with his hands. He was a woodworker, a carpenter, an electrician, a builder, a mechanic, an artist, an architect, a seamstress, a metal worker, a computer technician, a musician, a cook, a baker, a designer and a mayor. My dad was someone who enjoyed the process of learning and creating and loved working with his hands.”
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Kaylin Wilbur, 15, of Clarks Summit, maintains the bingo cage A large crowd of people, many donning Star Wars clothing, came out for Star Wars bingo at the Abington Community Library Friday evening, Jan. 25, to compete for Star Wars-themed prizes. The event was sponsored by the library and the Abington Business and Professional Association in anticipation of the 15th Anniversary Clarks Summit Festival of Ice, themed “Ice Wars,” slated for Feb. 15-17 in downtown Clarks Summit.
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Family snow days The whole family is home for a snow day. Living in the “higher elevations” in the Clarks Summit area, we’ve had our share through the years. In the days before websites and the “Remind” app, my kids and I would be glued to a local morning television newscast, anxiously waiting for the “A” schools to scroll across the bottom of the screen. Then, there it was, official notice that the Abington Heights School District was closed for the day. Yippee! My daughters screamed for joy and I murmured a “thank you,” relieved that I didn’t have to tackle the snowy hills up to Waverly Elementary, the middle school or high school, or icy roads to work in Scranton. “Practical Mom” and “Fun Mom” would have a debate on how to make the best use of this gift of time. “Practical Mom” was all for catching up on a house project, especially since I had my little darlings home to help. Wouldn’t this be a great day to clean out a closet or tidy up toys in the basement play room? “Fun Mom” said, “Not a chance.” “Fun Mom” saw this as a day of adventure, and my kids were quick to agree. There was the great snowcovered outdoors right outside our front door. So, on went the jackets, snow pants, hats, scarves, mittens and boots. Little voices giggled as children made snow angels, snow forts and, of course, our annual snow person that greeted passersby proudly in our front yard until the first warm day of spring. Sometimes he was a man, sometimes she was a lady. But the snow person
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Our snow day had turned into a snow night of chatting and cuddles. By bed time I had felt that I knew my children a little better and we loved each other a little more. It didn’t get better than this. In a world where both parents and children can often seem consumed and over-stimulated with activity, it’s nice to have a day when everything stops once in a while, where the daily routine changes. What you do with it doesn’t matter. Venturing out into the snow or relaxing inside, or even cleaning out the basement, the most important thing is that you’re together, making new memories. Teri Lyon is a mom, grandmom and freelance writer who lives in Glenburn Township with her cat.
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Baseball/Softball Camps: 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 Sunday, Feb. 10 and 17, 7-9 p.m. and Feb. 3, 8-10 a.m. Cost is $150; 17th annual preseason 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, 4:30-6:30 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.-1 p.m. Additional information or to register: www. electriccitybaseball.com or 570-955-0471. Travel baseball tryouts: East Coast Sandhogs travel baseball organization will JASon FARMER / STAFF PHoTogRAPHER hold tryouts Feb. 9 at the Abington Heights’ Aidan Price, top, competes against Scranton Prep’s Alec Buttner during their 170-pound final. Price won by a 4-3 decision Electric City Baseball & Softin an ultimate tiebreaker. ball Academy, 501 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. Cost is $20. Players need to attend one session. To pre-register: sandhogsbaseball.com. AddiBy Joe Baress tional information: 570-472we’re good now come out to earned a second-team allSTAFF WRITER 4216 or ecsandhogs@gmail. our matches.” star selection. But the Comcom. The crowds are back at Price’s leadership skills ets finished fourth out of five 18th Century Artisan’s Abington Heights wrestling teams in Division I. are just as vital to Abington Show: Feb. 1-2 at Country matches. Heights’ success. So, Price and the rest of Cupboard Restaurant and Surging to the top of Divi- the seniors put in the work “His performances are Best Western Inn, Lewission I in the Lackawanna one thing, but he has good during the summer. They burg. For more information, League, the Comets’ success went to Bethlehem and Mat values,” Peters said. “He has call 570-541-1655 or visit has energized the fan base. Assassins in Scranton to get good character. He’s pretty 18thcenturyartisanshow.com. But before the turnvocal in the practice room as ready for the season. Lancaster Muzzle Loading around, the team had to pay Their efforts paid off early far as what we need to get Rifle Association Gun Show: a price. done and communicating at the Lackawanna League Feb. 2-3 at Lancaster Farm Winning just two league that to different guys and Championships in Decemand Home Center, Lancastmatches over the ber. Price and reaching out to people who er. For more information, call “His (Aidan previous three fellow seniors aren’t around.” 717-368-4653. seasons, the The Comets added a lot of Jacob RosenGreat American Outdoor Price’s) seniors battled freshmen this season so leadShow: Feb. 2-10 at the Pennstein and sylvania Farm Show Comperformances Sam Northup ership was key for the team through the diffiplex in Harrisburg. For more cult times and won individu- to succeed. Price was up to are one thing, al league information, visit greatamerithe task. reap the rewards canoutdoorshow.org. “I think I thrive in a leadof their final sea- but he has good titles and the Eastern Chapter of the ership role,” Price said. “It’s son at Abington Comets JASon FARMER / STAFF PHoTogRAPHER values. He has earned third not for everyone, but my Wild Sheep Foundation Heights. entire team respects me and Scranton Prep’s Alec Buttner back and Abington Hunting and Outdoor Expo: One of the key good character. place as a Heights’ Aidan Price hug after their 170-pound final. Feb. 15-17 at Lancaster I respect them to the fullest pieces is captain team. County Convention Center. He’s pretty Aidan Price. It was clear and just the relationship we Price won by a 4-3 decision in an ultimate tiebreaker. For more information, call “Aidan has the mentality have. It’s not like I’m in convocal in the upswing. Abington wrestling Temple University, where he 717-588-4190 or visit ecbeen one of and trol of them, but they know is becoming cool again. The will study biology. wsf.org. practice room changed who to respect.” those guys who Abington atmosphere was insane.” “I went to a bunch of Cabin Fever Expo: Feb. 16Freshmen Cole Kroptavhas basically as far as what Heights had Price started wrestling in schools in Philly, and Temple 17 at Mifflinburg Intermediich, Sal Schaivone and Hutch sixth grade, following in the seen us build tools to ate School. For more inforwas honestly the one that we need to get the from the ground compete for a Lynott have come up big for footsteps of his siblings. stood out to me as the school I mation, call 570-742-9671. the Comets this season, espeup,” Abington league title National Wild Turkey Feddone and “I was a very physical kid wanted to go to,” Price said. Heights head with the likes cially in a key Division I win growing up,” Price said. “I eration Outfitter Expo: “Plus, I already have conneccommunicating of powerMarch 15-17 at Cabela’s, over West Scranton. coach Steve was always wrestling around tions. I already know people Hamburg. For more infor“We all had our doubts Peters said. with my brothers, throwing that to different house Delathere so I can ease into it a lot mation, call Scott Wojton about the freshmen,” Price “Him and the ware Valley around my friends, and I just easier than the average stuguys and at 610-462-4146 or email said. “You never know how other guys in his and West needed to find a sport to keep dent, I’m hoping.” swojton@wntf.net. they’re going to adjust to the Scranton. year who have me in shape. My two little reaching out to Temple doesn’t have a Divi18th annual J&B Sports“We have a lifestyle of transitioning put in their time brothers actually started sion I wrestling program, but mens Hunting & Fishing people who lot of person- from junior high to varsity. have all been so wrestling first. They’re who do have a club that com- Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. valuable in just aren’t around.” ality on the But I’m very surprised and got me into it and from there I they March 23 at Shadowbrook petes against Division II and very happy with how far team and bringing life just fell in love with the sport. Inn & Resort, TunkhanIII programs. Price will look steve peters they’ve come in just a short that’s not back into the pro“When you win, it’s all on nock. For more informainto joining the team. Abington Heights amount of time. They filled a you. When you lose, it’s all something gram, filling the tion, call 570-587-1302, “I would like to do that head coach lot of holes that we needed.” we’ve had stands for a on you. There’s no other way 570 587-4427 or email because I’d obviously like to The crowd piled into the over the home match. To to place the blame on anybobkester57@gmail.com or stay in shape going through Abington Heights gym for the thing else. I just come out of years,” Price said. “A few me, those guys represent jack.kester57@gmail.com. college and through life and I clash of unbeatens. every practice feeling good those changes all for the bet- years ago, we were pretty “At the West Scranton bad as a program. We about myself and knowing I think that’s going to be a great ter that have led to us comgot a good, hard workout in. I way to do it because I love wouldn’t get anyone to come match, it was crazy the peting for our first title in wrestling, too,” Price said. haven’t felt that way about out to our matches. But now amount of people there,” about 10 years.” in history Price said. “I’ve never wresany other sports I’ve played.” Last season, Price was one as we’re starting to win, contact the writer: 30 years ago: Scott PenPrice is as dedicated off tled in front of that many peowe’re growing more confiof three Comets to qualify jbaress@timesshamrock.com; tasuglio had a pin at 140 the mat as he is on it. for the regional tournament, dent and now we’re trying to ple in front of a home crowd 570-348-9125; pounds in Abington Heights’ He earned a full ride to before. It’s just on the spread the message that where he went 1-2, and @sportsTT on Twitter 63-12 win over Scranton Tech. 20 years ago: Maureen Myers had 21 points for Abington Heights in a 60-45 win over Delaware Valley. 10 years ago: Eric Hardaway scored 17 points for Abington Heights in a 63-57 By JoBy Fawcett win over Scranton Prep. STAFF WRITER
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Comets’ Koehler makes college choice
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clarks summit athlete to wrestle at Bucknell University
Michael Giallorenzi of Clarks Summit, senior wrestler on the Wyoming Seminary Blue Knights varsity boys wrestling team, will continue his academic and athletic career at Bucknell University, Lewisburg, an NCAA Div. I program, in the fall. The Bucknell Bison compete in the Patriot League. From left, first row: Jeanne Giallorenzi, mother; Michael and Mark Giallorenzi, father. Second row: Scott Green, Sem head varsity wrestling coach, and Andre Bartlett, Sem assistant wrestling coach.
A foot injury that cost Abington Heights senior Trey Koehler the better part of last season’s run to a state basketball championship is a mere afterthought now. In the midst of an outstanding comeback season, Koehler announced on Twitter that he will continue his academic and athletic careers at Ursinus College. Two seasons ago, as a sophomore, Koehler helped fuel the Comets in their run to the PIAA Class 5A semifinals. A guard, he finished third in scoring on the team that season with 342 points and led the team with 35 3-pointers. Before ending his junior season in January, Koehler scored 96 points with 11 3-pointers. In his return to the lineup, Koehler is averaging 12.7 points per game and has 18
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3-pointers for the Comets, who lead the Lackawanna League Division I with at 7-0 and 13-2 record overall. Ursinus is an NCAA Division III program that competes in the Centennial Conference. Justin Klingman, who is a former standout at Abington Heights, is an assistant coach with the Bears, who are 10-7 overall and 7-3 in the conference this season.
The Alley Cats Bowling League scores from Jan. 22 are as follows. Team Standings Wildcats - 46, Lynx - 45.5, Bobcatts - 44, Manx - 38.5, Tigers - 37, Siamese - 34.5, Calicos - 32.5 and Panthers 26. High Individual Game: Judy Wolfe - 185, Carole Hamersly - 179 and Bette Connell - 175. High Individual Series: Carole Hamersly - 508, Mary Jo Long - 472 and Nancy Connors - 452. High Team Game: Wildcats - 714, Manx - 695 and Siamese - 678. High Team Series: Wildcats - 2054, Manx - 1989 and Siamese - 1928.
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‘Charlotte’s Web’ coming live to CSU “Charlotte’s Web” will community is creating some come to life on the Clarks of the most incredible and Summit University (CSU) engaging theater,” says stage in a classic adaptation Jonathan Strayer, director of of the beloved children’s sto- theater and assistant profesry. The cast members of this sor of English and commuimaginative and fast-paced nications. “CSU’s mission is adventure aim to delight to produce Christ-centered, audiences of career-ready all ages Feb. 28 graduates. By “Across our through March producing exglobe, the 2. Performanccellent produces will be held tions for our theatre-forat 7:30 p.m. community, we each evening. are continuing youngAs part of a to do just that audiences season of thefor our stuater for young community is dents, preparaudiences, them to encreating some ing CSU’s theater ter an industry department landscape that of the most will present serving a incredible and isglobal this story commubased on E. B. nity of young engaging White’s classic audiences theatre.” tale of Wilbur with exciting, the lovable pig cutting-edge Jonathan Strayer and his barnDirector of theatre at CSU artistry.” yard pals. This Naomi isn’t just children’s theater. Muennich, a senior comTheater for young audiences munications-theater major, is designed to engage young can’t wait to dive deeper people creatively, intellectuinto theater for young audially and respectfully with so- ences as she plays the role of phisticated and imaginative “Wilbur” in the upcoming storytelling. production. Being immersed “Across our globe, the in theater production has theater-for-young-audiences helped to shape her future
career as she hopes to teach children’s theater. She wants to show her future students the importance of using their gifts to benefit others. Muennich has always been grateful for CSU’s live productions, which allow her to get hands-on experience related to her career goals. She says CSU has provided her with an outlet to “try new things and wet (her) feet in different aspects of the theater.” The theater program at CSU provides students with the ability to try various roles and responsibilities within the field. It helps students learn about quality theater, creatively constructing technical elements and directing casts and rehearsals. Graduates have gone on to work professionally with companies like Sight and Sound Theater and WVIATelevision. Communications-theater is one of more than 40 undergraduate, on-campus majors offered at CSU. “Charlotte’s Web” tickets are available online at ClarksSummitU.edu/tickets and are $8 for adults and $3 for students.
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Clarks Summit University’s theater department will present ‘Charlotte’s Web’ Feb. 28 through March 2 at 7:30 p.m. each evening. Tickets are available online at ClarksSummitU.edu/tickets and are $8 for adults and $3 for students.
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SSDHHC names Kevin McDonough as director S. ABINGTON TWP. — The Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children (SSDHHC) named Kevin McDonough as the new Director. Prior to McDonough’s appointment at The Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children,
he worked for nine years at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (WPSD), which is located outside Pittsburgh. He served WPSD in several capacities including assistant principal of the high school, then as a principal of both the high school and
middle school, and finally as assistant director of WPSD. McDonough has a bachelors and a masters degree from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and a master’s in deaf education from the University of Pittsburgh.
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SCHOOL BRIEFS Dean’s list The University of Scranton The following local residents were among nearly 1,600 students named to The University of Scranton’s dean’s list for the fall semester. The dean’s list recognizes students for academic excellence. A student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hours during the semester to make the dean’s list. Jaclyn M. Cordaro of Clarks Summit, a freshman psychology major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences Hannah Kowalski of South Abington Township, a freshman biology major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences. Kento Matsui of Clarks Summit, a freshman biology major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences. Kaila R. Steenback of South Abington Township, a freshman biology major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences. Olivia M. Basalyga of Clarks Summit, a sophomore psychology major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences. Alessia J. Brunori of South Abington Township, a sophomore exploratory major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences. Maxwell B. Earl of Clarks Summit, a sophomore journalism - electronic media major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences. Peter J. Heckman of South Abington Township, a sophomore biology major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences. Maria C. Pacyna of South Abington Township, a sophomore biology major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences. Sarah T. Stec of Dalton, a sophomore biology major in
the university’s College of Arts and Sciences. Andrei Y. Svistunov of South Abington Township, a sophomore engineering management major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences. Kelsey E. Wynn of South Abington Township, a sophomore journalism electronic media major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences. Amanda A. Boland of South Abington Township, a junior biology major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences. Brittany R. DuMont of Clarks Summit, a junior neuroscience major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences. Zoe R. Haggerty of South Abington Township, a junior biochemistry, cell, molecular biology major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences. Nadeen M. Jafar of South Abington Township, a junior biology major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences. Cara A. Kopicki of Clarks Summit, a junior psychology major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences. Joe Merolla of Dalton, a junior information technology major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences. Maaz Siddiqui of South Abington Township, a junior biology major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences. Abigale E. Sutton of Clarks Summit, a junior strategic communication major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences. Matthew R. Barrett of Clarks Summit, a senior neuroscience major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences. Mallory Brayer of Clarks Summit, a senior biochemistry, cell, molecular biology major in the
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The Rotary Club of the Abingtons performed many skits as entertainment at district conferences. Rotary Club members performed their take of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ in 2002. Howard Hyde is in the back row, second from the left. Club International in 1905. “Here locally, we have done quite a few things through the Rotary. I was chairman of the group that did the highway pickup through the Adopta-Highway Program. The other big project this club did was a camp for kids. We gave them training. It was a weeklong leadership camp for sophomores in high school every summer. I was chairman of that for a number of years. “I have enjoyed being a Rotarian. We have done a lot of good for the community. We have fun too. We did skits and plays in the past. I haven’t done one in quite some time. I’m too old,” Hyde said laughing. Gail Cicerini reminisced about skits the Ro-
tary Club had performed. “Eileen Christian and her husband Bill would take a story like “The Wizard of Oz” and write a humorous skit based on it with songs and everything. Our Rotary Club members would act out the skit. It was hysterical … Howard was in many of those.” The Rotary Club of the Abingtons honored Hyde with a cake and recognition on his 100th birthday. When asked about his achievements, Hyde responded, “I haven’t done quite so much. Not as much as others. But it’s been rewarding.” Howard Hyde has lived in different places, served in different ways, and throughout his 100 years, he has made a difference. What a difference a century can make.
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6. Put on some music and clean. Cleaning isn’t fun. But cleaning – or simply tidying – your living space can help clear your mind and brighten your mood. What better way to brighten up a rainy day than roll up your sleeves and complete some of those household chores
you’ve been putting off ? It’ll help you feel better. At least it does for me. 7. Make a mess. I know I just said to clean, but let’s be honest: making a mess can be more fun. Especially with kids. Is there an activity your family enjoys that you hesitate to engage in because of the resulting
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“I-81 wasn’t around. They hadn’t built it yet. It was just Routes 6 & 11,” said Connell. “There wasn’t much in Clarks Summit then. Carl Rock’s Steakhouse is a restaurant I remember and Tommy Lynn’s Bar up by Grove Street.” “The Parish Diner was next door to the Nichols Village Motel,” Hyde remembered. “There wasn’t much down there. It was a pretty quiet place. My, how it has changed.” “I joined Rotary in 1970,” Hyde shared. “I wanted to get into an organization that was doing something for the community … and for the rest of the world. I wanted to get into something that was really making a difference. I’ve stayed in it ever since.” Hyde served as president of the Rotary Club of the Abingtons from 1979-1980. “My thing was to stress ethics in what we did. I saw so many people who were doing unethical things in their businesses and their lives, so that was the thing I stressed while I was president,” Hyde said. Hyde is a three-time Paul Harris Fellow. Paul Harris founded Rotary
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mess? If you have young children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews, maybe this means baking a cake and letting them help. Or dumping a box full of blocks, sitting on the floor and building a tower for the little ones to demolish. 8. Have a picnic – inside.
The 15th Annual Clarks Summit Festival of Ice: Friday through Sunday, Feb. 15-17 at various downtown Clarks Summit venues. Features live ice carving demos, more than 50 ice sculptures, a parade and after party Friday evening, live music, “Ice Wars” themed comicon Saturday and Sunday with special guests, horse and carriage rides and more. For more info, visit facebook.com/ csfestivalofice. FEB. 16 American Red Cross blood drive: Saturday, Feb. 16, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 205 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Make an appointment to donate blood or platelets by downloading the free American Red Cross Blood Donor app, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800733-2767.
FEB. 9 Family Valentine’s Party: The Waverly Community House will host its annual Family Valentine’s Party for children of all ages on Saturday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m. to noon in the Comm’s auditorium. This year’s party has an “Alice in Wonderland” theme and activities will include Valentine crafts, card making and games. Homemade baked goods will be available for sale. Donations will be accepted at the door to cover the cost of supplies. Those attending are asked to bring dried pasta and jarred spaghetti sauce which will be donated to the families served by United Neighborhood Centers. For more info, visit waverlycomm.org. Manhattan Clam Chowder Soup Sale: Saturday, Feb. 9, 12 p.m. until sold out, at the Fleetville Volunteer Fire Company in Benton Township. Takeout only. Cost is $8/quart. Orders can be made by calling 570-2905422 or 570-945-3139 by Sunday, Feb. 3. FEB. 12 Mysteries and Detectives Book Club meeting: Tuesday, Feb. 12, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Abington Community Library. The book selection for February is Carl Hiaasen’s “Skinny Dip.” The author for March is Leslie Charteris. FEB. 15-17
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), Friday, Jan. 25 at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and Preschool (ages 3-5), Tuesday,
Prepare your favorite picnic food, spread a blanket on the living room floor and eat off paper plates and plasticware. A bonus? Less dishes to wash. 9. Reminisce. Cozy up on the couch with some family photo albums and/or home movies.
If you’re feeling extra ambitious, this may be the perfect time to start organizing your photos or even start a scrapbook. 10. Make plans. Stuck inside with nothing to do? Why not start planning your next big family dinner, birthday party, vacation or outing? It will get your
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Jan. 29 at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. For more info, call 570-587-3440. Bookmobile stops: The Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile will make two Clarks Summit stops at Cole Village Apartments, Williams Street, from 2:152:45 p.m. and Applewood Acres Apartments, 405 Hamilton Terrace from 3–4 p.m. on Feb. 14, March 14, April 11 and May 9. For more information, call 570348-3000, 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 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 prescriptiondrug coverage, unclaimed property searches and any other state-related matter. Call 570-342-4348 for more information. Contact the Suburban: 570348-9185; suburbanweekly@ timesshamrock.com
mind off the present circumstances and give you something to look forward to. This list is far from exhaustive. What are your favorite things – your “raindrops on roses” – to do on a rainy day? Email me at ebaumeister@ timesshamrock.com with your suggestions and tips.
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