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St. Gregory expansion project on track for mid-August completion By Clayton ovER StaFF Writer

CLARKS GREEN — The signs of construction at The Church of St. Gregory are evident these days, from the sounds of people working to the sight of digging equipment, lumber and other building materials positioned around one side of the church. Contractors have already put down concrete slabs — the base of the project — and completed the roof of the 6,000-square-footplus expansion underway at the church, said Bill Burkavage, a parishioner and member of the church’s building committee. Crews are now adding ductwork and the electrical framework for the addition; further interior work will begin in the coming weeks, he said. The Rev. John M. Lapera, pas-

tor at St. Gregory’s, said they are hoping to have the project completed by mid-August. “It’s moving along quite well, in spite of the weather,” Burkavage said. Construction at the church, 330 N. Abington Road, started last year. The extra space is necessary as the church adds programs and expands others, including ministries, education and outreach initiatives. The additional space will see a variety of uses, from meetings and music rehearsal space to storage and common areas. The parish was founded in the mid-1970s and churchgoers have made do with the space they have in the church and the adjacent rectory since then. In addition to serving as a community gathering space of sorts, the new space will offer

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Sordoni Construction and Sproul Construction crews work at The Church of St. Gregory in Clarks Green on Thursday, Feb. 14. more room for viewings at the church before funerals and for receptions and celebrations after weddings and first communions. “This will allow us to gather

families in different ways,” Lapera said. Contact the writer: cover@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9100 x5363; @ClaytonOver on twitter

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CLARKS GREEN — The even pizza pie.” “This is our seventh year crowds came out to Clarks doing the Pie for Breakfast Green Assembly of God fundraiser,” he added. Church on Saturday, Feb. “Years ago, we had a pie 16 for Abington Christian social and this event grew Academy’s Pie for Breakfast fundraiser. More than from that.” 100 pies were served, offerAbington Christian Acading 40-plus varieties. emy is a classical private Tickets were sold for a school offering education raffle offering for pre-kindergift baskets garten through All the pies filled with second grades. were made by The school a variety of products doplans to ofteachers, nated by the fer education parents and community. through fourth Abingtonext grandparents of grade nians came year. It opened the school or in September, out of the cold to enjoy 1987 in Peckdonated from ville the event as Scranpeople we know, ton Area Chriswith friends and family. tian Academy. We have “All the Based in pies were everything from the Abingtons made by 2001, the fruit pies, cream since teachers, Academy is parents and now located on pies, savory grandparents Road in breakfast pies Layton of the school the lower level or donated and even pizza of The United from people Methodist pie. we know,” Church of said Micah Chinchilla in Micah lovell Lovell, school South Abingadministraton Township. tor. “We have everything The school won from fruit pies, cream pies, Happenings Magazine’s savory breakfast pies and award for best pre-

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Louise Cator serves pie to Clarks Green Borough Mayor Patty Lawler. kindergarten school in 2017. Lovell shared that with the small classroom size, students have individualized attention, allowing for flexibility with teaching and learning styles. The school is focused on childhood literacy and developing life-long learners with a biblical world view. Dorothy Leach, who has served at the school since 1997, said she loves her job. “I teach kindergarten. I get the cuties,” she said. Leach was in the kitchen keeping the hot chocolate flowing and cutting pies to

be served. When asked what her favorite pie was, Leach responded, “I’m prejudiced. I like my own. I made a banana cream pie with fresh fruit on top. I make the pudding filling from scratch and use less sugar. It has a sugar cookie crust and berries on top.” Servers said this year’s Pie for Breakfast event had more varieties of pie than ever before. There was everything from quiche to Boston cream pie. Gluten free, sugar-free and nutfree pies were available for those with dietary

restrictions. Several attendees enjoyed seconds and thirds at the all-youcan-eat pie buffet. “I’m up to 10 pieces of pie,” laughed Geoff Shaw. “I come every year. I think my record is 14 pieces of pie.” By the time Shaw left, he said he had broken his record and had enjoyed 15. “I’ll be back next year,” he said. Young and old enjoyed a chance to warm up with a hot cup of coffee or cocoa and get their fill of pie. Please see Pie, Page 12

“Oh no,” sounded a child’s high-pitched cry of despair. “Chewbacca fell over.” The wookie lay broken in pieces on the sidewalk in front of Fenton Insurance. There was even a sign to mourn the ice sculpture’s passing. “RIP Chewbacca!” it read above a photo of the hairy “Star Wars” character, with an arrow pointing to the pile of ice. It was Saturday afternoon and I wandered around the Abington Business and Professional Association’s 15th Anniversary Clarks Summit Festival of Ice, which had the theme of “Ice Wars.” Sometime between then and Sunday afternoon, Yoda met a similar fate to that of Chewy. The icy Jedi statue fell (or was pushed?) like Humpty Dumpty from the wall in front of the parking lot between the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Everything Natural. As is often the case with the annual event, Friday’s warm weather was less than ideal for the ice, but the slightly melted state of some of the sculptures provided a guessing game for festival-goers as they paused at each one, wondering what it was. One father got tired of his son asking. “What’s this one?” I overheard the youngster say. “I don’t know,” was the man’s answer. “What’s this one?” the question came again as they passed another sculpture. “I don’t know.” After several rounds of this, the conversation ended with, “It’s Yoda. Be quiet.” (“Be quiet” is a polite paraphrase, but you get the idea.) Other people stopped to admire each sculpture, discussing its identity before looking it up on the festival map. Despite the ill-fortune that came upon some of the 60-plus ice sculptures that lined the downtown streets of Clarks Summit, the festival was, once again, a hit. I stopped by on all three days – Friday for the parade, Saturday to see the sculptures and catch some live carvings and music and Sunday to watch part of the ice carving competition. My only regret is not making it over to the Clarks Summit Elementary School for the comic con. Please see Wookie, Page 10

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FEB. 24 The Pleasure of PaintFEB. 21 ing: Sunday, Feb. 24, 2:30-4:30 Insulin Support Group: p.m. at the Abington ComThursday, Feb. 21, 6-8:30 p.m. at munity Library. Paint a Valthe Abington Community entine’s rose for yourself or Library. Are you using or to give away. Limited to 12 thinking of using an insulin participants. A materials fee pump to manage your diabeof $25 per person is due at tes? Talk with diabetics who time of class. All materials know. Join insulin pump users will be provided. Facilitated with/without a sensor in a by artist Mark Perry. group setting to share and talk All in the Presidential about your experiences. The Family: Feb. 25, 6:30-7:30 group is open to children, parp.m. at the Abington Coments and senior citizens who munity Library. Join presiare presently using a pump or dential expert Dr. Larry are considering it. No registraCook for a presentation tion required. focusing on family relationFEB. 22 ships within the presidency. Cookie Party: Friday, Learn more about father/ Feb. 22, 3-4:30 p.m. at the son presidents and other litAbington Community tle-known connections. Library. Come for a celebraFEB. 25 tion of the end of Winter Math and Science Club: Challenge. Enjoy snacks, Monday, Feb. 25, 4:15-5 p.m. at family games and activities the Abington Community at this drop-in event. Library. Do you love experiRemembering and ments? Games? Puzzles? Understanding Black Check out the Library’s new Scrantonians: Friday, Feb. Math and Science Club. Each 22, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Abington month, there will be differCommunity Library. A lecent activities and challenges ture by Professor Glynis M. to complete. This after school Johns, who will detail her club is all about the fun in research about black ScranSTEM. For children in tonians from the 1840s to grades K-4. present-day. Johns is a proFEB. 26 fessor and researcher with a Abington Community primary focus on archiving Library Teen Leadership local black history and culCommittee meeting: Tuesday, ture and curating space for Feb. 26, 4-5 p.m. at the library. emerging and POC artists, A group of tweens/teens writers, scholars of NEPA to focused on giving a voice to all showcase their work. young adults for programTeen Reading Lounge: ming, book selections and Monday, Feb. 22, 4:15-5 p.m. at more. Come and share your the Abington Community thoughts and ideas. For stuLibrary. Join in a lively book dents in grades 5-12. discussion, art project and lots A New Lens: An Artistic of snacks. This month’s book is Foray Into the Business “Time Castaways: The Mona World: Tuesday, Feb. 26, 6-8 Lisa Key” by Lisa Shurtliff. For p.m. at the Abington Comstudents in grades 5-12. munity Library. This sixweek workshop, taught by professional photographer Zak Zavada, will teach teens everything they need to know about basic photography, how to start a business and everything in-between. THE VOICE OF Students will work on practiTHE ABINGTONS cal and artistic projects, learn about business techa publication of timesniques and receive a compliShamrock Community mentary copy of the book, Newspaper group “Understanding Exposure.” 149 Penn Ave Teens in grades 7-12 involved Scranton, PA 18503 in this workshop will need to Phone: 570-348-9185 provide their own non-phone Fax: 570-207-3448 camera, but it can be a basic suburbanweekly@ point and shoot digital camtimesshamrock.com era. This program is sponabingtonsuburban.com sored by an EITC grant. For more info, call 570-587-3440. Managing Editor FEB. 27 Elizabeth Baumeister Make-it, Take-it: Wednes570-348-9100, ext. 3492 day, Feb. 27, 2:30-3:30 p.m. at ebaumeister the Abington Community @timesshamrock.com Library. Children may drop in anytime during this hour Editor to create a craft or two. All Christopher M. Cornell materials will be provided. 570-348-9100, ext. 5414 FEB. 28 ccornell@timesshamrock.com Homeschoolers at the Library: Thursday, Feb. 28, Advertising Manager 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Abingalice Manley ton Community Library. An 570-348-9100, ext. 9285 educational program to amanley enrich the home learning @timesshamrock.com experience. Includes handson projects, stories, short Advertising Account videos and more. For stuExecutive dents in grades K-6. For Cali Nataloni more info, call 570-587-3440. 570-348-9100, ext. 5458 A Night of Empowercnataloni ment with Local Author Shya Gibbons: Feb. 28, @timesshamrock.com 6-7:30 p.m. at the Abington Community Library. CelePhotographer brate “You Do You,” the sixth Emma Black eblack@timesshamrock.com installment in a New York Times best-selling series. 570-348-9100, ext. 5447 Local author Shya Gibbons will discuss her contribution Staff Writer to the book, what makes this Clayton Over cover@timesshamrock.com anthology unique from others and how the variety of pieces 570-348-9100, ext. 5363 can reach readers from preteens to nonagenarians. Contributors Craft ‘N Chat: Thursday, Joshua arp Feb. 28, 6-8 p.m. at the AbingColby Bonewitz ton Community Library. teri Lyon Bring your project to work Julie Jeffery Manwarren on. No registration required. Linda Scott MARCH 4 - APRIL 1 Ballroom dancing class: The Abington Suburban Jill and Gehred Wetzel, welcomes all photos dance educators and enthusiand submissions. asts, will teach a seven-week course for advanced and There is no charge for beginner dancers in a publication, but all photos relaxed setting at Clarks and submissions run on a Green United Methodist “space available” basis. Church. Class dates are The editor reserves the March 4, 11, 18 and 25 and right to reject any or all April 1. Advanced Night Club submissions. 2-Step will be offered from 6-7 Deadline for submissions p.m. and Beginner Foxtrot is by noon the Friday from 7-8 p.m. Cost is $55 per before publication date. student. For more info, visit gatheringplacecs.org or send Opinions of independent an email to Gatheringcolumnists do not PlaceCS@gmail.com. necessarily reflect those of the Abington Suburban Please see Calendar, Page 11 staff.

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Coffeehouse concert scheduled

CLARKS SUMMIT — The second in a series of Coffeehouse Concerts will be held Sunday, March 17 at 4 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St. This event will feature Mark Stuart, musical artist on the Americana/folk circuit. Stuart, currently on tour in eastern states, will conduct a songwriting/guitar workshop and talk about his songwriting ideas from 4-5 p.m., then he will present a “mini” concert for all from 5-6 p.m. The Tennessean, has cultivated a rounded performance by integrating storytelling, flashy guitar “chops” and songs that draw from his rock, blues, country and folk music roots. He is from Tennessee and has toured solo or in a duo with his wife, Stacey Earle. His guitar skills have been showcased on tours with Freddie Fender, Steve Forbert, Steve Earle and Joan Baez. With his wife, he owns Gearle Records and has built a career of songwriting and performing on the grass-

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Mark Stuart will present a concert and workshop Sunday, March 17 at the gathering Place in Clarks Summit. roots level. In addition to his stage career, Stuart runs guitar clinics, songwriting workshops and recording sessions. His career spans sever-

al decades and he has performed in U.S., Canada, Europe and the UK. The public is invited to attend the concert and workshop or any one of the two

sessions for a donation of $10 at the door. For more information, visit GatheringPlaceCS.org or markstuart.net or call 570881-7612.

Waverly Comm to host gardening workshops WAVERLY TWP. — The Waverly Community House (Comm) will offer a free fourweek gardening series just in time for spring. The workshops are scheduled as follows: Tuesdays, Feb. 26 through March 19 from 2-3:30 p.m. and Thursdays, Feb. 28 through March 21 from 7-8:30 p.m. The workshops will help people explore ways to transform open space into a garden sanctuary and discover the essentials of creating a thriving indoor or outdoor garden that is manageable and fun. The workshops will be

conducted by John Raike, who served as a civilian affairs officer for 27 years, touring some of the world’s greatest and most unique gardens. John previously worked as Longwood Gardens’ outdoor horticulturist and he now serves as the Comm’s gardener. He holds a BS degree in Agriculture from Penn State University. Donations will be accepted at the door and all proceeds will benefit the Comm’s Garden Project. For more information or to register for the workshops, call the Comm office at 570586-8191.

Area residents invited to participate in Lackawanna County ARTS Engage! project SCRANTON — The Lackawanna County ARTS Engage! Task Force is seeking local groups, schools, businesses and individuals to paint ceramic butterflies for a community arts program on the theme of transformation. The public is being encouraged to use the project as a means of sharing stories of individual or community transformation on social media. Future activities will focus on storytelling, art health and wellness and community connection. The program, which will launch this spring, will showcase the works of art outside the county’s courthouse.

There is no charge for the butterflies, which should be done with acrylic paint. Art supplies will be made available for groups if they are unable to obtain them. To request butterflies, please contact Maureen McGuigan, Deputy Director of Arts and Culture, at 570-963-6590, ext. 102, or email arts-culture@ lackawannacounty.org, or through Facebook at Lackawanna Arts and Culture Department. The ARTS Engage! Program was created in 2008 through a par tnership between the Lackawanna County Arts and Culture Department and the Lackawanna County Office of

DIVORCES SOught ■ David C. Maciak, Clarks Summit, v. Dena Jean Maciak, Clarks Summit; married Aug. 22, 1997, in Clarks Summit; Gregory S. Skibitsky Jr., attorney. ■ Jessica Bachman, Clarks Summit, v. Benjamin Bachman, Clarks Summit; married on Aug. 30, 2008, in Pennsylvania; Brian J. Cali, attorney. LawSuIt ■ Julianna Mary Rinaldi, 706 Wilson Court, Dickson City, v. Alec Jordan Sebastianelli, 5 Country Club Place, South Abington Twp.; seeking an amount in excess of $50,000, which exceeds the jurisdictional amount requiring arbitration referral under the Pennsylvania rules of civil procedure and the local rules of court, for injuries suffered in an automobile accident on July 4 at approximately 9:19 p.m. while traveling down Gino Merli Drive toward Main Street in Blakely; Brian J. Walsh, attorney. MaRRIagE LICENSE ■ Caleb Nikolas Fera and Donna Renee Sherman, both of Clarks Summit. PROPERty tRaNSaCtIONS ■ Joshua P., Jennifer, Brian K. and Tracy A. Murray, Scranton, to Kenneth Doolittle, South Abington Twp.; a property at 1346 St. Ann’s St., Scranton, for $165,000. ■ S2W Property Management LLC, Tunkhannock, to Raymond Joseph III and Celeste Dawn Bates, Factoryville; a property at 622 N. Abington Road, Waverly Twp., for $158,940. ■ Christopher J. and Chrisann Kelly, Dalton, to Morgan Handy

and Kayla Bucciarelli, Dalton, as tenants in common; a property at 211 Third St., Dalton, for $169,600. ■ Raymond Morcom, by and through his duly appointed attorney in fact, Angelique M. Torre, Scott Twp., to James and Jennifer Romano, Scott Twp.; a property at Rushbrook Road, Scott Twp., for $40,000. aRDS The following were admitted to the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program for driving under the influence: ■ Luke Haydn Zeiss, 24, 12094 Creek Road, Clarks Summit, stopped July 18, 2016, by Scranton police. ■ Jon L. Bunnell, 55, 401 Haven Lane, Clarks Summit, stopped June 28 by South Abington Twp. police. StatE taX LIENS ■ OK Services Inc., 621 S. State St., Clarks Summit; $19,413.38. ■ First Financial Investments Inc., 116 N. State St., Clarks Summit; $1,458.03. ■ First Financial Investments Inc., 116 N. State St., Clarks Summit; $4,499.71. ■ John T. Jones, P.O. Box 223, Dalton; $1,770.89. ■ Stanley J. and Kristen E. Novak, 404 Griffin Pond Road, South Abington Twp.; $592.05. ■ Douglas R. and Lori A. Leader, 32 Mount Bethel Drive, Scott Twp.; $1,832.98. ■ Kathleen A. Carr, 420 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit; $1,409.37. ■ Lois Glodzik, 1605 Hilltop Drive, Clarks Summit; $10,884.43. ■ Brendan VanFleet, 2025

Youth and Family Service (OYFS) as a means of providing access to and supporting public arts programming that can build pro-social skills in youth. The success of this venture led to exploring how the arts can collaborate with other agencies, community groups and schools to help solve social issues, build community and increase equity. In 2016, an ARTS Engage! Task Force was launched with a mission of “improving the quality of life for Lackawanna County residents through access to and participation in artistic, creative and cultural experiences.”

ARTS Engage! Task Force Members include: Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging, Lackawanna County Department of Planning and Economic Development, Lackawanna County Youth and Family Services, Lackawanna County Office of Information Technology, Lackawanna-Susquehanna Office of Behavioral Health/ Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention Program, Lackawanna County-Susquehanna Office of Drug and Alcohol Programs, Outreach Center for Community Resources, The Deutsche Institute, Verve Vertu Art Studio and the Veterans’ Resource Coalition of NEPA.

COURT NOTES Maple Road, Dalton; $1,394.66. ■ NV Petroleum LLC, 801 Northern Blvd., South Abington Twp.; $4,549.73. ■ Mario and Karen E. Matrone, 21 Autumn Circle, Waverly Twp.; $2,610.59. ■ Carol J. Schaefer, 400 Bedford St., Apt. 402, Clarks Summit; $4,552.94. ■ Drake and Shelly R. Damerau, 1007 Whippoorwill Drive, Clarks Summit; $4,900.71. ■ Anthony C. and Allison Moyer, 15 Lakeview Drive, South Abington Twp.; $2,472.73. ■ Seven High Corp., 860 Northern Blvd., South Abington Twp.; $2,815.63. EStatES FILED ■ Leonard H. Zinn, 212 Sally

Drive, South Abington Twp., letters of administration to Loretta James, 1116 Charter St., Piscataway, N.J., and Dolores Cillo, 113 Watchung Terrace, Middlesex, N.J. ■ Kathryn S. Davis, 601 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit, letters testamentary to Neil R. Davis, 8223 Rider Ave., Towson, Md. ■ Joseph Ferrari, 100 Edella Road, South Abington Twp., letters testamentary to Nancy R. Burns, 125 Griffin Pond Road, South Abington Twp. ■ Margaret Lloyd, also known as Margaret Tina Lloyd, 13057 Lower Maple Drive, Clarks Summit, letters testamentary to Daniel Lloyd, 467 Walfield Drive, Mansfield, Ohio; and Cody Stanco, 3414 Deerfield Drive, Dalton.

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Dean’s lists Alvernia University Allison Decker of Dalton, was named to Alvernia University’s dean’s list for the fall semester. As a freshman in the fall, the Lackawanna Trail High School graduate studied nursing at Alvernia. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5

or better and take a minimum of 12 credits. Rochester Institute of Technology The following local residents made the dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology for the fall semester: ■ Ari Wisenburn of South Abington Township, a student in the electrical engineering program ■ Samuel Myers of Clarks

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COOKING CLASSES Thirteen Olives – Wednesday, March 20 at 6:30 PM, Cost: $20 Tortelli di Patate – Sunday, March 24 at 4:00 PM, Cost: $35 Vegetarian & Vegan Suppers – Thursday, April 4 at 6:30 PM, Cost: $35 Fresh Mozzarella and Ricotta – Tuesday, April 9 at 6:30, Cost $35 Kid Friendly Dinners – Monday, April 15 at 6:30, Cost $35 Better Bagels Baked at Home – Tuesday, April 23 at 6:30, Cost $35 Grape Leaves – Wednesday, May 1 at 6:30, Cost $35 Diabetic Meal Planning – Thursday, May 2 at 6:30, Cost $35 Food Gone Wild - The Dandelion – Thursday, May 9 at 6:30, Cost $20+5

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT

Ballroom Dancing – Session 1: 5 Mondays, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1 6 to 7 PM Advanced Nite Club Two-step / 7 to 8 PM Beginner Foxtrot Session 2: 5 Mondays, April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13 6 to 7 PM Intermediate West Coast Swing /7 to 8 PM Beginner Samba Location: Clarks Green United Methodist Church Cost: $55 per student

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Intro Tennis at Birchwood – 4 Wednesdays, March 20 to April 10 at 6:30 PM, $60

Please note, the plus is the supply cost. ALL supply costs are to be paid to the instructor on the night of the class. Check our website for detailed information&pictures. Knit a Spring Scarf or Wrap – 3 Wednesdays, March 13 - 27 at 7PM, $25+$10 The Art of Batik – Thursday, March 21 at 6PM, $20 + $10 Rigid Heddle Loom – Saturday, March 23 at 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, $60 + $10 Needle Felting – 2 Thursdays, April 4, 11 at 6:30 PM, $20 + $5 Crochet a Spring Poncho – 3 Wednesdays, April 3 - 17 at 7PM, $25 + $10 Ukrainian Pysanky Eggs – Friday, April 12 at 6PM, $20+15 Cage Bead Bracelet – 2 Thursdays, April 18, 25 at 6PM, $40 + $12 Carving a Cooking Spatula – Wednesday, April 24 at 6:30 PM, $20 + $10 Krokbragd/Rigid Heddle Loom – Saturday. April 27, 10AM - 4PM, $60 + $10 Introduction to Fused Glass – 2 Thursdays, May 2,9 at 6PM, $30 + $45 Spring Bracelet – 2 Wednesdays, May 8, 15 at 6:00 PM, $40 + $15

ART OF COMMUNICATION

Beginning Italian – 8 Mondays, March 11 – April 29 at 6:30PM, $60 Intermediate Italian – 8 Mondays, March 11 – April 29 at 7:30PM, $60 A CLOSER LOOK Understanding Marijuana – Wednesday, April 10 at 7PM, $20 Metal Detecting – Thursday, April 11 at 6:30 PM, $15 Mahjong – 3 Tuesdays, March 12-26 at 10:00 AM, $15 Exploring Pennsylvania – Tuesday, April 23 at 6:30, $10 Eat More Chocolate – Wednesday, April 17 at 7PM, $20

PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE

Intro to Google Drive – 3 Wednesdays, March 20 – April 3 at 7:30, $25 Pruning – Thursday, March 28 at 6:00 PM, $5 WISE (a wellness program for older adults) – 6 Wednesdays, April 3 - May 8 at 10AM, FREE Soil, How to Make It Better – Wednesday, April 9 at 6:30 PM, $20 Writing a Resume – 2 Tuesdays, May 7, 14 at 7PM, $25

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Caring for Your House Plants – Wednesday, March 13 Death of Democracy – Wednesday, March 27 Plan Your Garden – Tuesday, April 23 Keeping Birds Well Fed – Wednesday, April 24 Wyoming Valley during the American Revolution – Wednesday, May 1 Pests! Spotted Lantern Fly Info – Wednesday, May 8

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Help create hand-crafted tiles for a beautiful backsplash in our serving area. Kelley Stewart will present an information session on indigenous trees & their importance to NEPA's eco system in the first class, then Diana Lombardi will teach how to imprint native leaves onto the tiles in the second class. Free Session 1 - Identifying native trees taught by Kelley Stewart Saturday, May 11, 2:00 – 3:30 Session 2 - Leaf-imprinted tile making taught by Diana Lombardi Saturday, May 18, 2:00

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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, Glenbur n Township/Dalton. quiet, no-music 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, priestin-charge. The Church of Jesus C h r i s t o f L at t e r- d ay Saints, 505 Griffin Pond Ro a d , S o u t h A b i n g t o n Township. Sunday sacrament meetings at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Bishop Brian Traweek presides. 570903-3237; briantraweek@ gmail.com Clarks Green Assembly of God, 204 S. Abing-

ton 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: D ivo rc e C a re at 7 p. m . Wednesdays: Rooted Youth at 6:30 p.m. and GriefShare, adult studies, Rooted Kids and childcare at 7 p.m. Senior pastor: 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; secret a r y1 3 10 @ co m c a st . n e t ; 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. 570-5872885. 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. 570-587-3206. countrysideoffice@yahoo. com. countryside-church. org. Rev. Mark Terwilliger is pastor. Crossroads, 15924 Route 407 in Fleetville. Sunday service, 10 a.m. Nursery is available. Woman’s Bible study 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 B i bl e , 431 Carbondale Ro a d , S o u t h A b i n g t o n Township. Sunday services: Prayer, 8:30 a.m.; Sund ay s c h o o l a n d s m a l l groups, 9 a.m.; worship, 10:15 a.m. 570-586-5557. Website: EFBC.family. First Baptist of Abingt o n , 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 . ch ap e l ch o i r ( fo r young children); 6:15 p.m. The WAY Christian education program for adults and children; 7:15 p.m. teen and adult choir; 8:30 p.m. teen and adult bell choir. 570-586-6306; office@fpccs.

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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 a n d p r aye r m e e t i n g , Wednesday, 7 p.m. Pastor is David Harris. 570-5632206. Heritage Baptist, 415 Ve n a rd Ro a d , C l a rk s Summit. Sunday service 9 a.m. Herita g e Kids ( b ab i e s - 4 t h g r a d e ) , 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. 570586-335. 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. 570-586-0646 parkerhill@parkerhill. org. parkerhill.org. St. Gregory Parish, 330 N. Abington Road in Clarks Green. Weekday Mass: 7 a.m. Reconcilation 4-4:45 p.m. Saturday. Weekend Masses: 5 p.m. Saturday, 8 and 10 a.m. and noon Sunday. Rev. John M. Lapera is pastor. 570-587-4808. churchofstgreg@gmail.com. St. Patrick, 205 Main St. in Nicholson. Mass schedule: Saturday, 4 p.m. a n d S u n d ay, 1 1 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: 570587-1088. Preschool: 570586-5590. 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. 570-5872280. james@waverlycommunitychurch.org. Wave r l y U n i t e d Methodist, 105 Church St. in Waverly. Worship service Sunday at 9 a.m. Pastor is Rev. Michelle Whitlock. 570-586-8166; waverlyumc@gmail.com. Send updates or additions about your Abington-area church to suburbanweekly@ timesshamrock.com.

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Ann Marie Zinicola February 14, 2019

Ann Marie Zinicola, 89, of Clarks Summit, died Thursday morning at the Allied Hospice Unit, Scranton, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of John Zinicola, who died in 2011. The couple was married for 64 years. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Nathan Noto and Anna Piazza Noto. She was a graduate of Scranton Central High School. Ann was an accomplished pianist and worked numerous part time jobs throughout her life. Her primary job was being a homemaker and raising her children. She was a member of Our Lady of the Snows Church. A true matriarch of the family, Ann’s life was devoted to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved to play the piano while her grandchildren sang to her music. Also surviving are three sons, Julius Zinicola, Florida; Nathan Zinicola and wife, Judy, Clarks Summit; and John J. Zinicola, Florida; two daughters, Janet Kalasinski and Anne Carleo, both of Clarks Summit; six grandchildren, Danielle Cikovic (Jeremey); Maria Price (Daniel); Julianne Cucura (Patrick); Michelle Fisk, (Daniel);

Jonathan Kalasinski (Lauren); and Natalie Carleo; and seven great-grandchildren, Alexandra and Zachary Price; Raegan, Kaeley and Addelyn Fisk; Ava and Lila Kalasinski. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Juliann Zinicola; and an infant son, John Zinicola. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. from Our Lady of the Snows Church, 301 S. State St., Clarks Summit, celebrated by Monsignor Joseph G. Quinn, pastor. All those attending were asked to go directly to church. Interment was to follow at Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton. Friends were invited to call Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc.

Monsignor James J. McGarry February 15, 2019

M o n s i g n o r Ja m e s J. McGarry, pastor emeritus of Our Lady of the Snows, Clarks Summit, died on the 15th day of February, 2019, at Holy Family Residence, Scranton. Monsignor McGarry, the son of the late William Vincent and Mary Patricia (Burke) McGarry, was born in Pittston, on June 16, 1944. He received his early education at St. Mary Assumption Elementary and St. John the Evangelist High School in Pittston. Monsignor entered the seminary at St. Charles College, Catonsville, Md. He completed his studies for the priesthood at St. Pius X Seminary, Dalton, Pa., and was ordained to the priesthood on May 9, 1970, by the Most Rev. J. Carroll McCormick, D.D., late Bishop of Scranton. Monsignor McGarry served as assistant pastor at Our Lady of the Snows, Clarks Summit; Annunciation, Williamsport; and St. John the Evangelist, WilkesBarre. He served as administrator pro tem at St. Aloysius, Ralston, and administrator at Nativity of our Lord, Scranton. Monsignor was assigned his first pastorate at Nativity of our Lord, Scranton, in 1984, where he served for 12 years. He was assigned pastor at Our Lady of the Snows, Clarks Summit, in 1995, where he remained until his retirement and appointment as pastor emeritus in 2015. Monsignor McGarry was named a prelate of honor by Pope St. John Paul II on March 14, 1998, and given the title Monsignor. In addition to his parochial duties, Monsignor served as director of Campus Ministry at Williamsport Community College, the Advisory Board of the Diocesan Office for Continuing Education of Priests 1993-1996, and the Diocesan Presbyteral Council. The qualities and gifts that Monsignor brought to priestly ministry were always at the service of the parishes that he served. Always mindful that his pastoral activity was modeled in the vision of the Second Vatican Council that challenged the Church to evangelize and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Monsignor enfleshed that vision daily with zeal, enthusiasm and compassion. As associate pastor at Annunciation Parish in Williamsport and as pastor of Nativity of Our Lord in Scranton and Our Lady of the Snows in Clarks Summit, Monsignor believed the that realization of the Church was in the parish, where he

inspired and directed collaboration between parish staff and parishioners. It was from this collaboration that numerous apostolates and ministries, including Catholic education, allowed people to participate actively and fully in the life of the Church. He held a deep conviction that Catholic education was not only an essential aspect of the life of the parishes that he served, but was also an essential aspect of the life and mission of the Church. Monsignor worked tirelessly to ensure that the mission of Nativity of Our Lord School in Scranton and Our Lady of Peace School in Clarks Summit were deeply connected to parish life and were a welcoming and transformative presence for his parishioners. Monsignor is survived by his sister, Mrs. Eileen Loftus; and brother, William R. McGarry and wife, Carol, of Forty Fort, Pa.; and John Divine, brother-in-law, of West Pittston; and several nieces and nephews; and grandnieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Catherine Devine; and brother-in-law, William Loftus. Viewing took place on Monday, Feb. 18, from 3 to 7 p.m. at The Church of St. Benedict, 1820 Newton–Ransom Blvd., Newton Twp. A Vesper Service was celebrated at 6 p.m. A Pontifical Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by the Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton, Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Snows Church, Clarks Summit, 301 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Interment will be in St. John the Evangelist Parish Cemetery, Pittston. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of the Snows Parish, 301 S. State Street, Clarks Summit, PA 18411; or The Little Sisters of the Poor, 2500 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA 18509. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Jennings-Calvey Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., 111 Colburn Ave., Clarks Summit, PA 18411.

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Christie Estadt is the head personal trainer and owner of Body Blueprint Training.

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Gus Vlassis presented a program on his three trips to Turkey at a recent Rotary Club of the Abingtons meeting. He was the first member of the Keystone College faculty to receive a Fulbright award. Under that program, he spent the 1965-1966 school year in Samsun, Turkey studying the educational system of Turkey and teaching at a private school. In 1995, he spent four weeks leading a Rotary Group Study Exchange team to Western Turkey traveling to a number of cities and living with Turkish families. In 1997, he spent three months as a Rotary volunteer professor at the Uludag University in Bursa, Turkey. His last trip to Turkey was in 2014, when he and other

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Lighten up on yourself. People expect things to happen overnight. You are going to be sore. You’re going to get tired. You’re going to miss days. It’s OK. I preach consistency. If you are eating right, exercising and sleeping enough you will reach your goals.

What other hobbies and interests do you have? Snow shoeing, hiking, golfing and spending time with Do you have any person- my family. Of course, I read al fitness goals for 2019, if and research anything and so, what are they? everything health-related, To keep learning more so I but that is a given. can help others. Is there anything else How has fitness impactWhat advice would you you’d like to add? ed or influenced your life? give to someone trying to Life is a marathon, not a Honestly, fitness has start a fitness journey? sprint. Enjoy every mile.

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Entertainers at the Clarks Summit Festival of Ice Chile Café included, from left, Kyler Epstein, Lucy Earl, teacher Jessica Hitchcock, Michele Malewicz and Leandra PhoTo CoURTESY oF PENN STATE ExTENSIoN Brust. In front is Rachel Hitchcock and friend. Lackawanna County 13-18-year-old 4-H members attending the leadership conference were, from left: Maria Parola of Moscow, Ava Davis of South Abington TERI LYON | SUBURBAN FAMILY Township, Hannah Albano of Dunmore, Meghan Graham of Clarks Summit, Julia Mazur of Olyphant and Faith Hosie of Jessup.

Music and chili

One of my favorite parts of the annual Clarks Summit Festival of Ice is the Chili Café on the lower level of the First Presbyterian Church. A short walk up the hill to School Street from crowded downtown festivities, this is a great place to warm up and take a break. Visitors are treated to entertainment by local student vocalists while they enjoy some of the best homemade chili in the Abingtons for lunch. Last Saturday was no exception. As usual, I was there as a fan of my daughter’s vocal studio, The Vocal Studio of Jessica Hitchcock, which presented several singers at the café, including Jess and my granddaughter, Rachel. They were the second part of a music program that began earlier with the church’s children and youth choirs. I am also a fan of the amazing chili made and donated by church members.

And I wasn’t alone. “I’m here for the chili, and to support our church,” said Janet Dobson, whose children and grandchildren also are part of the First Presbyterian Church congregation. “I come to this every year.” I looked around the room and saw almost every table filled. Individuals and families engaged in conversation and shared laughter. They were truly enjoying this. When I got my first whiff of chili, I knew it was time for lunch. Then the slow cookers caught my eye. Many were lined up on serving tables, with labels advertising several versions of mild, medium or spicy chili, and more. There was vegan chili, turkey chili, bean-veggie chili, no-meat chili, pork chili, mac and cheese chili, venison chili and vegetable beef/ barley soup. An hour after serving began, the moose chili was long gone.

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“The moose chili sold out fast,” said volunteer server Maggie Woolever, who explained that it was made by a hunter and friend who nabbed a moose in Newfoundland. The chili had no secret ingredients, “just get a moose,” Woolever said with a smile. She did add, however, that beans, peppers and onions made it extra tasty. Karen White, a chili café coordinator, said the church has been hosting this event for the last seven or eight years. Proceeds benefit World Vision’s 30 Hour Famine. “It’s great to see all the donations come in,” she said, pointing out that church members also donated rolls, soft drinks and desserts to the Chili Café. When the music started, conversation lulled as diners became a receptive audience. Entertainment became part of a good meal. “I love bringing my students to this event,” said Hitchcock, noting that her studio has been invited and has participated for about five years. The teacher said her students always enjoy singing there. She added it is a good experience for them because they get to perform in front of people in a setting that is not as formal as their recitals. “Everyone here is so warm and welcoming,” Hitchcock said. “It really puts the students at ease.” And, she said being part of the Clarks Summit Festival of Ice is being part of something special in the community. “The ice festival is one of our biggest attractions every year,” she said. Of course, even a music teacher has to sample the chili – once her program is finished. Hitchcock chose the mac and cheese variety. “It’s delicious,” she said. Teri Lyon is a mom, grandmom and freelance writer who lives in Glenburn Township with her cat.

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Local youth attend leadership conference SCRANTON — Nearly 600 young people descended on State College during the first weekend of February for the Pennsylvania 4-H State Leadership Conference and Junior Leadership Conference. The weekend afforded them an opportunity to come together for leadership training, networking and learning experiences. The weekend, themed “Leadership in Overtime,” kicked off with welcome addresses by the director of Pennsylvania 4-H, Joshua Rice and the Pennsylvania secretary of agriculture, Russell Redding. The Pennsylvania 4-H State Council – a premier group of young people selected from around the state to be the official spokespeople for the Pennsylvania 4-H program – and the Pennsylvania 4-H State Office coordinated the weekend event. Saturday was a full day of leadership workshops for the 13-to-18-year-old attendees of the leadership conference. Those workshops included topics such as team-building, stress management, understanding leadership styles, etiquette, interview preparation and more. The Junior Conference for the 10-to-13-year-old participants gave the younger members a small glimpse of what they can expect to see when they are older. The workshop topics

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and current volunteer in Pennsylvania. Friday’s keynote speaker, Clint Pulver, entertained the older teens with his comedy and message about leaving a mark and making the best for the world instead of best in the world.

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Imaginative governance In addition to my work as a municipal arborist, I am a teacher. The university I teach at has the word “transformation” in the heart of its institutional vision. Sometimes we might take for granted that students come one way, and in some way they should leave changed. In municipalities, we work for a minimum of preservation, if not transformation for the good of our community. The more I work in the sphere of human transformation, the more I realize two things. First, the work of transformation assumes that change is needed, and this can be an offensive topic. Second, there is a multiplicity of ways that the motive for transformation comes to humans. (If I love ice cream, some numbers on a scale will probably not make me put down the scoop). Molly Philbin, president of the Clarks Summit Shade Tree Commission wrote the following explanation of what motivates her tireless work on behalf of our urban forest.

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Tucked or cresting or busy underwater. Useless to think you’ll park or capture it More thoroughly. You are neither here nor there, A hurry through which known and strange things pass As big soft buffetings come at the car sideways And catch the heart off guard and blow it open If we substitute Ireland’s west coast for our Northeast Pennsylvania home, we will find a place in our hearts and on our land for all the native plants, trees, insects, birds and wildlife of the region. We will want to replace sprawling swaths of suburban green grass with well-placed native trees and shrubs. The undulating, visually appealing flow of urban forests will restore the balance of nature to every neighborhood. Our neighborhoods will become arboretums and botanical gardens unto themselves. 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.

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While a large crowd roamed the downtown streets of Clarks Summit Sunday afternoon, taking in the ice sculptures and other attractions of the Clarks Summit Festival of Ice, a small group gathered on the outskirts of town for another kind of icy fun — pond hockey at Hillside Park. Treat sisters Camilla, 12, and Evangeline, 5, of Falls, help each other keep their balance while ice skating Sunday afternoon at Hillside Park.

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ALLEY OOP

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019

by Jack and Carole Bender

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

by Dan Stark Crossword answer:

ARLO AND JANIS

BIG NATE

THE BORN LOSER

CUL DE SAC

by Jimmy Johnson

by Lincoln Peirce

by Art and Chip Sansom

by Richard Thompson

SUDOKU

How to play:

Complete the grid so every row, column and 3 by 3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively.

FRANK AND ERNEST

by Tom Thaves

CELEBRITY CIPHER

THE GRIZZWELLS

HEART OF THE CITY

by Luis Campos

by Bill Schorr

by Bill Tatulli

REALITY CHECK

by Dave Whamond Today’s Cipher clue:

J equals U Sudoku answer:

MONTY

by Jim Meddick Celebrity Cipher answer:

Previous Solution: “If you have an impulse to do something... why not do it? It might just be the journey you’ve always needed.” — Timothy Hutton

RIP HAYWIRE

THATABABY by Dan Thompson

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019

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SPORTS

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Softball clinic scheduled

CHRISToPHER DoLAN / STAFF PHoTogRAPHER

Abington Heights’ Antonio Maletta won the 300 meter hurdles during a track meet against Scranton on Monday, April 30, 2018.

Antonio Maletta chooses Rhode Island BY JOBY FAWCETT STAFF WRITER

A mix up in reporting to the start line for his assigned race couldn’t have worked out better for Antonio Maletta. During his freshman year and competing in a junior high meet at Honesdale, the Abington Heights athlete, who had been scheduled to run the 400-meter run, readied for what turned out to be the 300 hurdles. Rather than skip the race, he simply attacked the barriers, ran an outstanding time and found his future event. Now a senior, Maletta turned his error into a positive. One that has led him to the medal stand at various championship meets and landed him at an NCAA Division I program after he recently committed to the University of Rhode Island. “It’s funny, because I looked around and there were hurdles on the track, and I didn’t know why,” Maletta said. “I just figured, it was a shorter race than the 400 and I thought I could clear the hurdles, so I ran. I was actually only a few tenths of a seconds away from the school record, so I found my event. “I never imagined when I started where track would

eventually take me.” Initially, Maletta joined the junior high track and field program at Abington Heights as a way to stay in shape for soccer. Growing up, he had displayed great speed in the open field during his youth soccer days. He showed great promise in the 400 and the jumps as a seventh and eighth grader. But as a freshman, he emerged as an impact and record-setting runner. At the Phil Tochelli Championship meet at the conclusion of the 2016 season, Maletta won a gold medal in the triple jump and the 300 hurdles where he broke the meet record held by Western Wayne’s Alex Long by crossing in 43.94 seconds. “I really looked up to Alex a lot because of the long jump, which was an event I used to do,” Maletta said. “When I heard whose record I broke, I was amazed, because I knew how good he was in his events and how great an athlete he was.” That early success set the stage for his varsity career. As a sophomore, while adjusting to the higher barriers in both the 110 and 300 hurdles events, Maletta had a third place finish at the Robert Spagna Championships and a silver-medal fin-

ish at the District 2 Class 3A Championships where he had a season-best time of 40.32 in the 300 hurdles. Driven by his strong start, Maletta became one of the leaders of the Comets in the spring of 2018. While going head-to-head and developing an in-season rivalry with Delaware Valley’s C.J. Anderson, the eventual Spagna and District 2 Class 3A champion, and state medal winner, Maletta emerged as a rising star. He finished second in both events at districts to Anderson and he placed 10th in the 300 hurdles at the PIAA Championships. His seasonbest times of 15.24 for the 110 hurdles and 39.13 in the 300 hurdles landed him on the All-Region team. “C.J. is a great kid and I really think we motivated each other,” Maletta said. “He had some really fast times and there are no words to describe his records. “He was just amazing.” Maletta’s success and his times gave him reason to be optimistic that he could compete at the collegiate level. During the recruiting process, Maletta continued to excel in soccer then hit the track for the indoor track season.

At his first meet, he won the 55 hurdles at the Collegeville High School Open at Ursinus College with a time of 8.16 seconds. He also finished 18th at The Varsity Classic at The Armory in New York City with a personal-best mark of 8.01. “That was the first time I ran that race, I mean I never even practiced it,” Maletta said. “I just ran and I think I placed second in the trials. I was kind of shocked by that. “Then, I ran my race and improved and got a win.” In the 60 hurdles last week, Maletta crossed in 10th place at the Pennsylvania Track and Field Coaches Association Carnival at Lehigh University in 8.84 seconds. “I am just so thrilled for him,” Abington Heights coach Mike Ludka said. “To see how far he has come and the successes he has had is really a great testament to how hard he has worked.” He chose Rhode Island after an extensive search for the right fit that included visits to Monmouth and Duquesne. Nothing compared to Rhode Island, which competes in the Atlantic 10. The Rams have won 13 outdoor conference championships and 11 indoor titles since

2001. “I visited a lot of schools to get a good feel before I made my decision,” Maletta said. “I fell in love with Rhode Island. I was really so impressed. Coach John Copeland and the program have a plethora of conference championships and they really foster a great environment where athletes can develop and thrive.” Maletta, who is the fifth athlete in either boys or girls track at Abington Heights to commit to a Division I program, has his sights set on the spring season for the Comets as they try to challenge for a Division I championship in the Lackawanna Track Conference. “ I a m ve r y h a p p y, ” Maletta, 17, said. “(Recruiting) was a very stressful time. I signed my commitment letter and these last few days have been like a weight lifted off my chest. “I definitely want to do well this spring. I love the dual meets. They are a more intimate competition as compared to the bigger meets. But, I am also looking forward to the championship meets, as well.”

Contact the writer: jbfawcett@timesshamrock. com; 570-348-9125; @sportsTT on Twitter

Carter Smith wins diving championship BY JOBY FAWCETT STAFF WRITER

SCRANTON — Carter Smith took to the diving board with poise and displayed a combination of grace and athleticism that led to an elusive championship. The Abington Heights senior topped out at a score of 438.65, to win the boys diving championship at the Les Richards Championship meet Feb. 15 at Scranton High School. Smith placed second last season with a 394.55 and third in his sophomore year. “I feel like my performance was really spot on and I focused on my technique,” Smith said. “I took it one dive at a time which helped out in the long run. “This means a lot, especially coming back after last year. I am just thankful for the opportunity and that I scored better than last year.” On his second dive, Smith impressed the judges with his forward 2½ somersault in the tuck position with a 2.4 degree of difficulty. His near-flawless entry commanded a 48.00, which marked his highest individual score of the competition. He capped his first round with a 45.90 on his back somersault, 2½ twists at a 2.7-degree of difficulty to lead with a score of 208.40.

JASoN FARMER / STAFF PHoTogRAPHER

Abington Heights’ Carter Smith dives in the Les Richards Diving Championships. Delaware Valley sophomore Jacob Wenzel was his closest challenger with a first-round score of 114.15. In his final six dives, Smith scored better than 40 on three with a high of 46.20

on his inward 1½, somersault in the tuck position with a 2.2 degree of difficulty, while closing out with a 40.70 on his forward 1½, somersault with a full twist and a 2.2 degree of difficulty.

“I was ecstatic,” Smith said. “I did take a step back after every dive and not let things get to my head. I just focused on every dive one at a time.” In girls action, Abington Heights’ Meghan Marion

worked her way to second place with an overall score of 229.40, but chose not to compete in the final round. Contact the writer: jbfawcett@timesshamrock. com; 570-348-9125; @sportsTT on Twitter

S. ABINGTON TWP. — An Abington Heights girls preseason softball clinic will be held Sunday, Feb. 24 at Abington Heights High School. (Participants should enter through the back door by the main gym.) The schedule is as follows. ■ 5-8 year olds: 1-3:30 p.m. Cost: $35. ■ 9- 12 year olds: 1-3:30 p.m. Cost: $35. ■ 8 years and older: 3:304:30 p.m. Cost: $10. (Pitching or catching – choose either. Pitchers should bring another player or a parent to catch for them.) Pre-registration is appreciated but not required. For more info, email Karen Fiorillo at rraamom4@gmail.com. Parents and coaches are welcome and encouraged to attend and observe to get instruction/tips/ideas from the Abington Heights softball coaches. The clinic is run by the AH softball coaches and team members. All proceeds benefit the AH girls school softball teams.

IN HISTORY

30 years ago: Katey Lisk had 20 points and 23 rebounds for Abington Heights in a 56-40 win over West Scranton. 20 years ago: Dave Doino had 21 points for Abington Heights in a 45-34 win over North Pocono. 10 years ago: Dan Smith scored 16 points for Abington Heights in a 61-46 win over Delaware Valley.

BOWLING SCORES Alley Cats Bowling League scores from Feb. 12 are as follows. Team Standings Wildcats - 54, Lynx - 51.5, Manx - 48.5, Bobcats - 47, Tigers - 44, Calicos - 40.5, Siamese - 38.5 and Panthers - 28. High Individual Game Linda Bourbeau - 176, Linda Sproul - 167 and Olga Viola and Bette Connell - 161. High Individual Series Bette Connell - 449, Judy Wolfe - 437 and Carole Hamersly - 434. High Team Game Lynx - 693, Tigers - 668 and Manx - 666. High Team Series Manx - 1948, Siamese - 1914 and Tigers and Wildcats - 1894.

CLIPBOARD

Hunting/Fishing Show: The 18th annual J&B Sportsmens Hunting & Fishing Show will be March 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Shadowbrook Inn & Resort, Tunkhannock. Additional information: 570587-1302, 570 587-4427, bobkester57@gmail.com or jack.kester57@gmail.com. Trout program: Trout have returned to the Lackawanna River now that acid-mine drainage has lessened and guide Adam Nidoh will present a slide show where to find them during a meeting of the Western Pocono Chapter of Trout Unlimited on April 16 at 7 p.m. at the Nescopeck State Park. Youth Baseball/Softball: Abington Heights softball will host a preseason softball clinic Feb. 24 at the high school. Ages 5-8 and 9-12 will have a hitting, throwing and fielding camp from 1-3:30 p.m. Cost is $35. A pitching or catching clinic will follow from 3:30-4:30 p.m. for ages 8 and up. Cost is $10. Proceeds benefit the softball team. Pre-registration is encouraged. Additional information: Karen Fiorillo, rraamom4@gmail.com. ■ Electric City Baseball & Softball Academy will host the following events: Sunday softball camp, 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; free baseball and softball bat demo sponsored by Chandler Bat, Feb. 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; 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. For additional information or to register, call 570-955-0471 or email electriccitybaseball.com.

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AROUND THE TOWNS

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Clarks Summit Festival of Ice snapshots EMMa black / staff Photo

Tim Staples of Clarks Summit and Heather Daly of Portland, N.Y. duel with lightsabers at the Ice Wars Comic Con.