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A BUILDUP OF ENCOURAGEMENT Rebecca Haggerty’s legacy of kindness continues through BuildUp campaign

By CLAyTON OvER STAFF WrITEr

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Members of BuildUp recently spread their message at Marley's Mission's Blue Ribbon Gala.

From left: Lilly Haggerty, Zoe Detter, Charlotte Haggerty, Judy Detter, Zoë Haggerty and Allie Detter.

“She was very quick to offer prayers or words of encouragement to other people.

There’s a lot of good in the world and we have the power to spread that. We have the power to change someone’s day with kindness. I think she really wanted to impart that in us.”

Zoë Haggerty, speaking of her mother, the late Rebecca Haggerty

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A BuildUp sticky note message. Organizers chose lavender ink for the print on it because lavender was Rebecca Haggerty’s favorite color.

all got on board.

The campaign started in September, when Rebecca Haggerty’s personal philosothe BuildUp crew stopped by The Church phy — “Build people up, don’t tear them of St. Gregory in Clarks Green. While padown” — lives on, one handwritten sticky rishioners attended Mass inside, they stuck note at a time. notes on the windows of the empty cars The Clarks Green woman’s message is the outside. Some of the messages were well inspiration behind BuildUp, a campaign to known inspirational quotes, including “Be spread kind words and positivity while hon- the change you wish to see in the world,” oring Haggerty’s memory, her friend Judy Zoë Haggerty said. Others offered personalDetter said. Once a month since September, ized positivity, simple reminders that “You members have chosen spots to leave upliftare awesome” or just wishes for a nice day. ing messages for people. In all, they figure The six discreetly waited nearby to see they’ve spread more than 1,000 of the notes, the reactions of the notes. People smiled Zoë Haggerty, Rebecca’s daughter, said. and laughed when they read the surprises.

“We’re really hoping to spread it as far as Others snapped photos of the notes. we can, as many people as we can possibly Other stops included the Abington Comreach,” Zoë Haggerty said. munity Library, Abington Heights High The 20-year-old can remember her mother School and the Marley’s Mission annual teaching the lesson to her and her sisters Blue Ribbon Gala. Another time, the group from the time they were young. It was more went to Geisinger Community Medical than mere words, but an idea she embodied. Center and left messages on vehicles parked “She was very quick to offer prayers or there. That experience proved emotional for words of encouragement to other people,” the group. Her mother had received treatZoë Haggerty said. “There’s a lot of good in ment there, Zoë Haggerty said. Some nurses the world and we have the power to spread went to the group’s Facebook to tell them that. We have the power to change somehow the notes helped them after an espeone’s day with kindness. I think she really cially challenging day. wanted to impart that in us.”

“To go there and leave a positive message When doctors diagnosed her mother for someone who might be going through a with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain dark time, that was really special to us,” Zoë cancer, in May 2017, her commitment to the Haggerty said.

Moving forward, the group hopes to idea strengthened, Zoë Haggerty recalled, though surgery and medication affected Re- expand more and get involved in local schools. Their next stop, in March, is John becca Haggerty’s speech and forced an abF. Kennedy Elementary School in Scranton, breviation to her mantra. It became “build where they’ll leave notes for fourth and up” instead.

After the diagnosis, Detter spent Wednes- fifth graders.

For Zoë Haggerty and her sisters, BuildUp days with Rebecca Haggerty. As mothers, the conversation sometimes turned to social has proved cathartic and aided in the grieving process over the loss of their mother. media use in young people and concerns “I think its helped us find a way to honor that human interaction and connection had my mom in a way that reflected the way she become casualties of technology, Detter lived her entire life,” Zoë Haggerty said. “It said. Those talks and Rebecca Haggerty’s message prompted BuildUp’s birth after her puts a positive spin on things and we can sense she’s present with us as we’re spreaddeath in April. ing her message.” “‘Build people up, don’t tear them down’ still resonated with me and I thought that Contact the writer: cover@timesshamrock. com; 570-348-9144 x5363; @ClaytonOver was something we could do something on Twitter with,” Detter said.

So she reached out to Zoë Haggerty with the idea of leaving handwritten positive Learn more messages on car windows once a month as To learn more about BuildUp or to a way to honor Rebecca Haggerty by spreadpurchase a BuildUp T-shirt or sticky ing positivity and offering reminders of the notepad to leave your own positive power of a kind word. Zoë Haggerty and her messages, visit the campaign’s sisters, Charlotte, 15, and Lilly, 13, plus DetFacebook page. ter and her daughters, Zoe, 15, and Allie, 14,

LINDA SCOTT | IN THE ABINGTONS

A country kitchen comes to town CLARKS SUMMIT — Lee Jamison dreamed of opening his own store to sell his homemade products. This dream was realized with the recent opening of Annie’s Country Kitchen, located at the rear of 400 South State St. Jamison previously used space at the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church and Countryside Community Church but outgrew it.

“My aunt and uncle Ann and Warren Thompson started to make jam, salsa and pickles,” said Jamison. “My mother Florence Jamison also helped. I was working construction and got hurt on the job. My doctor told me I’d never go back to construction. I was never interested in cooking but no one was going to take over what they were doing. It was going to die on the vine. I took a food safety course at The University of Scranton and started cooking.”

“My mother recently died,” said Jamison. “She helped me with the

prep work such as chopping and peeling. She was helpful to everyone and was a very hard worker.”

Jamison’s daughter Christy Jamison helps with graphics for the business.

For now, everything that is made is done on top of a stove. An industrial 80-gallon steel kettle was recently purchased. That will increase production.

The business also added a cooling tunnel that will cool the glass jars before they are sealed and closed with a metal lid.

Jamison makes four kinds of salsa: Baby Bear (mild), Mama Bear (medium), Papa Bear (hot) and Wild Bear (extra hot), along with seven varieties of jams and jellies. He also produces blueberry and strawberry syrup, marmalade, four types of cobbler filling and chili sauce.

“I was visiting a veteran center and an ice cream truck was outside,” said Jamison. “I asked if he could add my cherry cobbler fill-

ELIZABETH BAUMEISTER Suburban Subplots

Uncle Charlie’s stories After all these years, I can still hear in my mind Uncle Charlie’s voice. Or I should say voices. Uncle Charlie used different ones when reading stories, switching back and forth between narrator and characters. And each voice was recognizable.

Uncle Charlie is not my uncle; we’re not related at all. I’ve never even met him.

But as a child, I knew him through the radio programming of Children’s Bible Hour, or CBH Ministries, which later became Keys for Kids Ministries.

When I was a kid, my bedtime routine included tuning in to the Christian radio station, WPEL. After the first drama there was a shorter syndicated program, “Keys for Kids.”

In that program, Charlie VanderMeer, known to his audience as “Uncle Charlie,” read object lesson stories that applied biblical principles to children’s everyday lives.

Those stories came from back issues of the “Keys for Kids” children’s devotional booklet published every other month by the organization.

Both the booklet and program are still being produced today but it’s been a long time – years – since I thought about Uncle Charlie and his “Keys for Kids.” It all came back to me Friday evening through a Facebook post. I noticed several of my friends all shared the same article, so I stopped scrolling to check it out. “‘Uncle Charlie’ from ‘Children’s Bible Hour’ dies,” read the headline.

VanderMeer died Friday, Feb. 22 at age 84, according to several news outlets in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where Keys for Kids Ministries is based.

His biography on the Keys for Kids Ministries website states, “when he was nine years old, Charlie was picked out of a studio audience by then host, ‘Uncle Mel Johnson’ to participate in a live broadcast of Children’s Bible Hour.

From there he went on to a regular spot in the program, reading from “Charlie’s Scrapbook,” reciting poems, helping in the dramatized stories and often serving as ‘junior emcee.’”

He left the program at age 17 to attend college and returned in 1956 with a major in radio and television production. He filled various Please see STORIES, Page 12

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Lee Jamison stands next to a Steam Kettle, a piece of equipment used to produce commercial-size batches. ing to the ice cream to make me a sundae. It was outstanding.”

He gets his produce from area

farmers.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019

COMMUNITY CALENDAR UPCOMING

MARCH 4 - APRIL 1 Ballroom dancing FEB. 28 class: Jill and Gehred WetHomeschoolers at the zel, dance educators and Library: Thursday, Feb. 28, enthusiasts, will teach a 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Abingseven-week course for ton Community Library. A advanced and beginner program to enrich the home dancers at Clarks Green learning experience.

United Methodist Church.

Includes hands-on projects, Class dates are March 4, 11, stories, short videos and 18 and 25 and April 1. more. For students in Advanced Night Club grades K-6. For more info, 2-Step will be offered from call 570-587-3440.

6-7 p.m. and Beginner FoxA Night of Empowertrot from 7-8 p.m. Cost: $55. ment with Local Author For more info, visit gatherShya Gibbons: Feb. 28, ingplacecs.org.

6-7:30 p.m. at the Abington MARCH 5 Community Library. CeleShrove Tuesday Panbrate “You Do You,” the cake Supper: Tuesday, sixth installment in a New March 5, 5-7 p.m. at the York Times bestselling Church of the Epiphany in series. Local author Shya Glenburn Township. A Gibbons will discuss her free will offering will be contribution to the book, accepted to benefit the what makes this anthology Abington Ecumenical unique from others and Ministerium’s Emergency how the variety of pieces Assistance Fund and its can reach readers from prefood pantry at the Dalton teens to nonagenarians.

United Methodist Church.

Craft ‘N Chat: Thursday, For more info, visit Feb. 28, 6-8 p.m. at the epiphanyglenburn.com.

Abington Community Pork & sauerkraut Fat Library. Bring your project Tuesday dinner fundraisto work on. No registration er: Tuesday, March 5 at the required.

Fleetville Volunteer Fire MARCH 1 Company of Benton TownBasketball fundraiser ship. Takeout available for pediatric cancer from 4:30-5 p.m. and eat in awareness and research: from 5 p.m. until sold out.

Friday, March 1, 6-7:30 p.m.

The cost is $10 for adults at the Clarks Summit Eleand $5 for children 10 and mentary School. The Abingyounger. Advance tickets ton Youth Basketball may be purchased at B&B League B-Division girls and Family Restaurant, Clark’s boys teams will compete.

Sharp-All, Duchnik’s SerProceeds from the evening’s vice Center, Country Cuts, concession sales, as well as Joann’s Beauty Salon, CJ’s donations collected at the Deli and Lakeland Golf door, will benefit Matthew’s Course or by calling Beverly Hope 4 Miracles. at 570-335-6212 or Bonnie at MARCH 4 570-945-5557.

Abington Heights Civic MARCH 9 League meeting: Monday, American Red Cross March 4, 7 p.m. at the clubCommunity Blood Drive: house, 115 Colburn Ave., Saturday, Mar 9, 10 a.m. to 3 Clarks Summit. Speakers p.m. at Countryside Comwill be Bob & Sylvia Target munity Church, 14011 from Equines for Freedom.

Orchard Drive, Clarks SumNew members are always mit. Register: call 800-REDwelcome; for more informaCROSS or visit redcrosstion, call 570-587-3101. blood.org and enter code: COUNTRYSIDE. MARCH 10 An Afternoon of Celtic Music with Poor Man’s Gambit: Sunday, March 10, 4 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Clarks THE VOICE OF Summit. Cost: free; a freeTHE ABINGTONS will offering will be taken.

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MARCH 13-27 The Abington Suburban welcomes all photos and subKnit a Spring Scarf or missions. There is no Wrap: Wednesdays, March charge for publication, but 13, 20 and 27 at 7 p.m. at The all photos and submissions Gathering Place, 304 S. State run on a “space available” St., Clarks Summit. This basis. The editor reserves class is for intermediate the right to reject any or all knitters. Kristina Laurito submissions. will cover basic skills to creDeadline for submissions is ate a spring accessory. Cost: by noon the Friday before $25 plus $10 supply fee. publication date.

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Church of the Epiphany plans pancake and sausage supper

Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras) brings out the griddles and spatulas as the men of the Church of the Epiphany in Glenburn host their annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. This year’s event will be held March 5 from 5-7 p.m. A free-will offering will be accepted to benefit the Abington Ecumenical Ministerium’s Emergency Assistance Fund and its food pantry at the dalton united Methodist Church. For directions, visit epiphanyglenburn.com. From left: John Voigt, Bob weir, Bruce Rivera, Joe Skinner and Chris Scott.

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE Citizens Savings Bank

McDONALD The Clarks Summit bank has announced the following promotions: ■ Joseph McDonald has been promoted to executive vice president/ chief operating officer and treasurer. He joined the bank in October 2012 as vice president/treasurer and strategic planning, was later elevated to senior vice president/ treasurer and strategic planning in April 2013, and first senior vice president/chief operating officer and treasurer in November 2015.

He will begin to take on a greater management role in the institution’s overall operations in order to achieve qualitative and quantitative objectives established by the CEO and board of directors.

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retary. She started her career with the bank in April 1985 as corporate secretary. She was elevated to officer status in January 1987.

She will continue to perform a variety of tasks focused on maintenance of corporate records and providing administrative duties for executive management, the president and CEO, and chairman of the board.

stones on their years of service to the college community.

The event included special recognition for Lalit Shah of Clarks Summit, who was honored for 25 years of service.

The University of Scranton

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MARTONE ■ Vincent Martone has been promoted to vice president/branch manager and security officer. He started with the bank in March 1980 as a teller and was promoted to branch manager in January 1984.

In October 2007, he was elevated to assistant vice president/branch manager and security officer.

He will continue to serve as branch manager of the Honesdale office, act as the bank’s security officer and perform a variety of tasks to support the branch’s network initiatives.

Misericordia University

■ Noreen Joyce has been promoted to vice president/corporate sec-

The university recently honored 60 employees at the 39th annual Service Awards Dinner for having achieved mile-

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS ■ Paul J. Josephite, Benton Twp.; and Suzanne M. and Donald Saxton, Windsor, Vt., to Valerie Gruver, Laceyville; a property in Benton Twp. for $120,000.

■ The Lavelle Family Trust, now known as the David Lavelle Family Trust, by Thomas J. and Mark David Lavelle, Clarks Green, to Elizabeth Ann Gasper, Eynon; a property at 500 Clinton St., Waverly Twp., for $240,000.

■ Carlton S. Durr to Bradley R. and Desiree J. Stone; a property in Glenburn Twp. for $170,000.

■ Keystone Community Resources Inc., Clarks Summit, to 1221 Pittston LLC; a property at 1221 Pittston Ave., Scranton, for $32,000.

■ Carol L. Chisdak, South Abington Twp., to Jessica A. Potter, Scranton; two parcels in South Abington Twp. for $90,000.

■ EAS Realty Management LLC, Clarks Summit, to Thomas Joseph and Erin Burke, Moosic; a property at 406-408 S. Main St., Taylor, for $165,000.

■ James Check, executor of the estate of Louise A. Check, South Abington Twp., to Phillip Gene and Kelly Ann Oriol, South Abington Twp.; a property at 404 Willow Lane, South

Abington Twp., for $222,000.

■ One to Build LLC, South Abington Twp., to Aaron Hufford and Bria Tinsley Worobey, Clarks Summit; a property at Leach Hill Road, South Abington Twp., for $165,000.

LAwSuIT ■ William Edwards IV, 54 Highland Ave., Factoryville, v.

Charlie Rice, 1247 Winola Road, Clarks Summit, seeking an amount in excess of the arbitration limits of Lackawanna County plus interest and costs to which the plaintiff may be entitled, for injuries suffered in an automobile accident June 1, 2017, at Route 6 and South Abington Road, South Abington Twp.; Joseph G. Price and Paul T. Oven, attorneys.

ESTATES FILEd ■ Frances Emily LoRusso, Elmcroft Senior Living, 98 Sturges Road, Peckville, letters testamentary to Thomas LoRusso, 309 Tulip Circle, Clarks Summit.

■ Margaret Czarnecki, 200 Vassar Ave., Clarks Green, letters testamentary to Brian Joseph Czarnecki, same address; and Dean Alan Price, 222 Tunnell Road, Nicholson.

■ William E. Sherman, 60 Locust Drive, West Abington Twp., letters of administration to Beverly Sherman, same address.

■ Irene C. Boardman, 1709

A book by Ann A. Pang-White, Ph.D., philosophy professor and director of Asian Studies Program at The University of Scranton was published recently.

“The Confucian Four Books for Women,” published by Oxford University Press and translated with introductions, annotations, and notes

by Pang-White, of South Abington Township, is the first complete English translation of the Nü Shishu and the commentary of Wang Xiang. The 16th century book is a female counterpart to the Sishu (Four Books) compiled

by Zhu Xi. It includes four books by five women authors over a span of 1,600 years and provides a look at the history and evolution of Chinese women’s writing, education, identity and philosophical discourse.

This is Pang-White’s second book. Her first,

“The Bloomsbury Research Handbook of Chinese Philosophy and Gender,” was published in 2016. She has published numerous articles in scholarly journals related to her research interests in interdisciplinary aspects of Chinese philosophy and Western theories on metaphysics, ethics, political philosophy, and women.

She serves as the deputy director of the International Society for Chinese Philosophy.

Pang-White joined the faculty at Scranton in 1997. She was awarded the university’s 2010 and 2017 Provost Award for Excellence in Advancing Global Learning. In 2011, she guided the Asian Studies Program in receiving the Bringing the World to Pennsylvania: K-16 Collaborative Award from the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Council for International Education.

Pang-White earned her bachelor’s degree from Tung-Hai University in Taiwan, her master’s degree from the University of South Carolina– Columbia and her doctorate from Marquette University.

Weichert, Realtors Hibble & Associates Teresa Mazur joined the Clarks Summit office. She joins a dedicated team of knowledgeable agents who bring many years of combined real estate expertise to their clients.

COURT NOTES Forest Acres Drive, Clarks Summit, letters testamentary to Nancy Madus, same address.

■ Patricia L. Buck, also known as Patricia Lynn Buck, 7 Briarwood Way, South Abington Twp., letters testamentary to Brian G. Byrnes, 3 Greenridge Ave., Apt. B7, White Plains, N.Y., and Carolyn D. Direse, 10 Hillcrest Ave., Montvale, N.J. dIVORCE SOuGhT ■ Lori M. McCracken, Clarks

Summit, v. Richard A. McCracken, Waymart; married on June 12, 2004, in Clarks Summit; John T. O’Malley, attorney.

ARd The following defendant was admitted to the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program for driving under the influence: ■ Anne Elizabeth Moore, 55, 3000 Guilford Ave., Baltimore, Md., stopped Oct. 16 by South Abington Twp. police.

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Email your info or questions to: khick07@comcast. net or call 570-881-3186.

Snowman Contest: A contest for “Best Snowman Ever” will run until March 31. It is sponsored by The Gathering Place, Clarks Summit. Take a picture of your snow creation and email it to GatheringPlaceCS@gmail.com.

Entries will be posted in The Gathering Place and winners announced on April 1. For more info, call 570-881-7612.

Bookmobile stops: The Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile ONGOING Abington Heights Class will make two Clarks Sumof 1969 reunion: The com- mit stops at Cole Village Apartments, Williams mittee is seeking contact information including tele- Street, from 2:15-2:45 p.m. and Applewood Acres phone, e-mail and residential address, along with any Apartments, 405 Hamilton Terrace from 3–4 p.m. on other pertinent information, for those interested in March 14, April 11 and May 9. For more information, a 50th reunion this year.

MARCH 16 Countryside Community Church Pizza Sale: Saturday, March 16, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 14011 Orchard Drive, Clarks Summit. Countryside’s Old Forge-style pizza can be ordered plain for $10 or with pepperoni for $12, with or without onion. Pizza is ready to bake or freeze. Pay when you pick up at lower level. Order deadline is March 10. To place an order, email rj.imdorf@gmail.com or call 570-586-9092.

call 570-348-3000, ext. 3004.

State rep. outreach: A staff member from state Rep. Marty Flynn’s office will provide outreach assistance from 9 a.m. to noon on the third Wednesday of the month, alternating between the Clarks Green Borough Building, 104 N. Abington Road and the South Abington Township Building’s second-floor meeting room, 104 Shady Lane Road in Chinchilla. Flynn’s staff can help with PennDOT paperwork, LIHEAP winter heating assistance, unemployment compensation, workers’ compensation, PACE/PACENET prescription-drug coverage, unclaimed property searches and any other state-related matter. Call 570-342-4348 for more information.

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Housing crisis group raising funds

NARROWSBURG, N.Y. — Housing crisis group Amelia’s House launched a 30-day fundraising challenge on Feb. 1.

Clarks Summit native and east coast artist and photographer, Amelia Suraci, has lived with pain every moment of her life since being diagnosed with a debilitating neurological disease, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy-RSD/Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, in her late teens.

At age 42, she is unable to work, but her grit, determination and insistence to keep helping others have steadied her during the hardest days.

When the apartment she lived in for the past decade became Reach the Suburban: 570-348- uninhabitable due to a severe 9185; suburbanweekly@ mold problem in 2018, she timesshamrock.com was left without a home and her belongings, including her entire body of photographic work, camera equipment, momentos and ephemera.

Friends gathered to conceive the Amelia’s House funHow closely do you pay attention draising concept based on the Sponsored by: to your surroundings? premise that when a penny Each week The Abington Suburban will test doubles every day for one your skills of observation with a close-up or month, $5,368,709.12 is reached abstract photograph taken somewhere in in 30 days. Amelia’s House the Abingtons. It may depict a scene from a aims to harness this power of local business, school, park, street corner the penny to pool donations or area landmark. both large and small.

Know this location? Submit your answer, along with your name and mailing Organizers hope to reach address to suburbanweekly@timesshamrock.com for a chance to win a voucher for the full goal this month, one dozen original glazed doughnuts, courtesy of Krispy Kreme in South Abington allowing Amelia’s House to Township. No more than one entry per household will be accepted per week. A winner will be selected at random.

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People gather for hot chocolate at an Amelia’s House table run by Jennifer Porter, far right, in the Depot Street pocket park during the Clarks Summit Festival of Ice. officially open as a new nonprofit, based in the Western Catskills, New York, with a goal of helping Suraci, followed by at least 100 other individuals and families each year, move out of a housing crisis and into a home.

Suraci is honored by her friends’ efforts to make this happen.

“With the start of this organization, I’m hopeful for the first time in a really long time,” she said in a news release.

“Life works because the people who care prop you up, and then you can help others.”

Community members who want to donate services, building materials and nonmonetary items can also link in soon, with geographic matching software that will connect service offerings

Want to help?

Donations to Amelia’s house can be made online at gofundme.com/ameliashouse. for more information about the organization, which is in the process of applying for its 501c3 status, visit ameliashouse.org. with need requests in all regions of the US. Suraci’s friend Jennifer Porter is helping to lead the vision.

“Amelia’s housing crisis gave us an idea to do something to help her and the world,” Porter said in the release. “Even one penny advances our mission to help people have secure housing and then be able to give back with their higher purpose.”

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is Rev. John Bondhus.

Clarks Summit United Methodist, 1310 Morg an High way. Sunday services: 8 and 10 a.m. with live streaming of the 10 a.m. service on the church’s Facebook page.

Contact: 570-587-2571; secretary1310@comcast.net; clarkssummitumc.com.

Rev. Andy Weidner is pastor.

Country Alliance, 14014 Orchard Dr. off NewtonRansom 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. 570-587-3206. 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 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. 570-5866306; of fice@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.

Pastor is David Harris. 570563-2206.

Heritage Baptist, 415 Venard Road, Clarks Summit. Sunday service 9 a.m.

Heritage Kids (babies - 4th grade), 9-11:45 a.m. Adult and student classes, 10:45 a.m. Glenn Amos is pastor.

570-587-2543, info@wearehbc.com, wearehbc.com.

Hillside Haven Community Church, (Formerly Summit Baptist Bible Church) 232 Noble Road S. Abington Twp. Worship services Sundays, 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Services: Student Ministries Grades 6-12; 6:30 p.m – 8:30 p.m. Lead Pastor is Don Roe. 570-586335. 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

Never lose the desire to climb a tree or run through sprinklers!!!

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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. 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: 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

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Our Lady of the Snows Parish: Pastor: Msgr. Joseph G. Quinn. Email: info@ olsparish.net. Website: olsparish.net.

■ Our Lady of the Snows Church, 301 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Weekday Mass at 12:10 p.m., Confessions at 5 p.m. Saturdays.

Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m.

■ Church of St. Benedict, 1849 Newton Ransom Blvd., Newton Township, Confessions at 3:15 p.m. Saturdays.

Weekend Masses: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m., 11 a.m.

Parker Hill, 607 North Abington Road, Clarks Summit. Worship services Sundays, 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. Lead pastor is Mark Stuenzi. 570586-0646 parkerhill@parkerhill.org. parkerhill.org.

St. Gregory Parish, 330 N. Abington Road in Clarks Green. Weekday Mass: 7 a.m. Reconcilation 4-4:45 p.m. Saturday. Weekend Masses: 5 p.m. Saturday, 8 and 10 a.m. and noon S u n d ay. Rev. Jo h n M .

Lapera is pastor. 570-5874808. churchofstg re g@ 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 p a s t o r i s Rev. Je f f r e y Bohan. office@TrinityLutheranCS. Church office: 570-587-1088. 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. 570587-2280. james@waverlycommunitychurch.org.

Waverly United Methodist, 105 Church St. in Waverly. Worship service Sunday at 9 a.m. Pastor is Rev. Michelle Whitlock. 570586-8166; waverlyumc@ gmail.com.

February 20, 2019

Alice A. Lench, 82, C l a rk s S u m m i t , d i e d Wednesday at Allied Services Hospice. She was the wife of the late Harold J. Lench.

Bor n in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Isaac and Mary Blackwell Ayers, she was a g raduate of NewtonRansom High School and Hoyt School of Pract i c a l N u r s i n g . B e fo re marriage, she worked as a practical nurse. She was a longtime resident of Scranton and a member of Elm Park United Methodist Church.

Alice was a devoted wife, mother and grandm o t h e r. S h e e n j o y e d researching and preserving her family genealo g y. She loved summers at the beach, baking, crocheting and playing games with her grandchildren. She maintained a vivacious sense of humor, even in the face of health challenges. Her family was the center of her life.

The family would like to thank Dr. Christine Stroka, Dr. William J. Speicher, as well as the staff at Allied Services Hospice and In-Home programs for their excellent care.

S u r v iv i n g a re t wo children, Patricia Farrell and husband, James, C l a rk s S u m m i t ; a n d Michael Lench and wife, D i an e, Tay l or ; fou r g r a n d ch i l d re n , A l l i e,

Luke and Sean Farrell; and Evonne Lench; nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by seven brothers, Howard, Clyde, Bernard, Wilfred, Russell, Wa l t e r a n d Ro b e r t Ayers; and four sisters, Christine Meeson, Madge Swift, Nelda Aye r s a n d M a r y L o u Williams-Davis.

The funeral was Sunday at 4 p.m. from the J a c o b D av i s F u n e r a l Home, 422 S. Main St., Taylor, with services by Deacon Jeffrey Trexler and the Rev. Lester Stephenson.

Visitation was on Sunday from 1 p.m. until the time of service. Friends and family were invited to gather between 9 and 9 : 3 0 a . m . M o n d ay a t J a c o b D av i s F u n e r a l H o m e. I n t e r m e n t fo l l owe d at M i lw a u ke e Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Allied Services Hospice, Morgan Highway, Scranton.

Victor S. Stauffer dies at 102 December 9, 2018

Victor S. Stauffer, 102, a for mer resident of Scranton, lived in South A b i n g t o n T w p. fo r 2 7 years and Stone Ridge Village, Myerstown, Pa. for seven years where he passed on Dec. 9, 2018.

He is survived by his loving wife, Emily (Mumm e y ) S t a u f f e r, w i t h whom he would have celebrated their 80th wedd i n g a n n ive r s a r y o n April 9, 2019.

Bor n in Ringtown on Nov. 12, 1916, son of the late Pearl (Hartzel) and L l o y d S t a u f f e r, h e retired as a manager for the Ar mour Co. in Scranton.

Also surviving are two sons, Ronald Stauffer and Send updates or additions about his significant other, your Abington-area church to Susan Baux, Wyomissing; suburbanweekly@timesshamrock.com. and Jack Stauffer and his

wife, Bettie, Beverly Hills, F la.; seven g randchildren; 16 great-grandchild re n ; a n d n i e c e s a n d nephews.

A funeral service was held Dec. 12 in the Mount Zion Lutheran Church in Zion Grove.

Arrangements by the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home of Ringtown.

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March events at the VFW

Mardi Gras Party-Tuesday March 5th

45¢ Wings - $1.00 Chili Dogs - $1.50 Bud Pints - $5.00 Hurricanes Dixieland Karaoke w/DJ Honey Do 8PM-Midnight

CLARKS SUMMIT — The Abington Memorial VFW Post 7069 will host or par ticipate in t h e f o l l o w i n g e ve n t s during the month of March. For more information, contact the post at 570-587-5663.

V F W Au x i l i a r y monthly meeting: Wednesday, March 6 at

6 p.m.

VFW House Committee meeting: Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m.

VFW monthly meeting: Thursday, March 7 at 7 p.m.

VFW District 10 meeting: Sunday, March 10 at 2 p.m. at Jefferson Township Post 6520.

VFW Auxi lia ry

Annual Ham and Cabbage Dinner: Sunday, March 17 from 3-7 p.m. or until sold out. Cost: $10; $5 for children.

Take-outs available. A bagpiper will perform at 5 p.m.

Musical enter tainment of “Marilyn Kennedy”: Saturday, March 23 at 8 p.m.

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CSU to host women’s conference S. ABINGTON TWP. — Since 1983, LYFE Women’s Conference has been hosted

by Clarks Summit University. LYFE, which stands for Live Your Faith Everyday, is a faith-based conference that has hosted thousands of women over the years in their mission to provide solid biblical teaching by dynamic speakers and learning in practical breakout sessions.

The conference will be held over two weekends this year, May 31-June 1 and June 7-8, and will feature keynote speaker Sherrie Holloway and special guest artists, Dove Award-winning musical group Selah.

Women find commonality in various life experiences and daily struggles.

The conference seeks to provide a chance for women to come together to be refreshed and encouraged through a wide selection of workshops and activities.

conference Features The theme of the conference this year is “STILL.” The website explains, “Be STILL because He is STILL God. In the middle of any storm, you can sit in the presence of your heavenly Father, trusting He STILL has you in His loving hand.

You know the powerful stories of old, and you can live today knowing He is STILL at work, longing to meet you as you are STILL before Him. His Word and work in your life matter – STILL.” The keynote speaker of the 2019 conference is Sherrie Holloway, who is the longest serving professor at Clarks Summit University.

Through her own speaking ministry, Wellspring: Living in the Overflow, she speaks at various conferences, churches and events.

She has been on the LYFE conference committee for many years and has been involved with the conference in some capacity since

the early 90s.

“I really enjoy interacting with the women, whether that is talking with them, worshiping with them, or just enjoying our time during the conference,” Holloway said. “I love seeing so many come back year after year and hearing stories of what God has done. It’s also encouraging because they really see the conference as their own and love interacting with the speakers.”

Diane Lytle has been the conference director for 12 years and says the conference has long influenced the region.

“LYFE’s mission is to equip and encourage Northeast PA women with extremely practical keynotes and workshops,” Lytle said. “Whatever their age, marital status, ethnic background or situation in life, everyone who attends will grow in their faith and in their relationships with others.

“A confident, passionate woman who is sure of her place in this world will make a significant difference in the lives of all those in her circle of influence.”

LYFE 2019 attendees will experience a concert by special musical guest, Selah.

One special feature of the conference this year is a concert by Selah. The band’s bio indicates that they have amassed more than 4 million units in sales; eight Gospel Music Association Dove Awards; a Gold certified album and eight number one singles.

The group’s signature hits include “You Raise Me Up” and “Wonderful, Merciful Savior.”

Todd Smith, Allan Hall and Amy Perry have together graced the stage of Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium and the Grand Ole Opry, all the while carrying a message of hope and healing for those who pause and listen.

For more information or to register for the conference, visit ClarksSummitU. Since its start in 1983, thousands of women have come to LYFE Women’s edu/lyfe.

Conference.

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Keystone to host the Quietmen in concert Keystone College will kick off this year’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities and parade weekend with a live performance by The Quietmen on Thursday, March 7 at 7 p.m. in the Theatre in Brooks. The concert is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Elena O’Connor, 570-945-8160 or visit keystone. edu. From left: Paddy Ratchford, Molly Ratchford Malone, Danny Ratchford and Jamie Ratchford.

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rotary club installs new member

Daniel Bubnis was recently installed as a new member of the Rotary Club of the Abingtons. He was formerly a member of the Rotary Club of Shenandoah.

From left: Roger Mattes, Bubnis and Ryan Campbell.

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2019 LYFE Women’s Conference Keynote Speaker Sherrie Holloway of Clarks Summit.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE FLEETVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY

Officers of the Fleetville Volunteer Fire Comapny of Benton Township accept a pet oxygen mask donation from Invisible Fence Brand’s Project Breathe, donated by Shawn Prohaska, owner of Invisible Fence of Northeast PA. From left, Phil Saxton, fire company treasurer; Gregg Barber, secretary and captain; Tony Saxton, chief and Michael Halmo, firefighter and trustee.

Fire Company receives pet oxygen masks BENTON TWP. — First Responders from the Fleetville Volunteer Fire Company have become some of the best-equipped in the nation to save a pet’s life.

That’s because Invisible Fence of Northeast PA donated a set of pet oxygen masks to their fire company. They were equipped with the masks after a recent training session and demonstration.

This donation is just a small part of Invisible Fence Brand’s Project Breath, which was established with the goal of equipping every fire station in America and Canada with pet oxygen masks. These masks allow first responders to give oxygen to pets suffering from smoke inhalation when rescued from fires.

Invisible Fence Brand has donated more than 10,000 pet oxygen masks to fire stations

Shawn Prohaska, owner of Invisible Fence of Northeast PA, trains members in the proper use of their new pet oxygen mask kit donated through Project Breathe. all over the U.S. and Canada throughout the life of the program. The lives of a reported 175-plus pets have been saved by the donated masks so far.

Although the number of pets that die in fires in not an official statistic kept by the U.S. Fire Administration, industry websites and sourc-

es have cited an estimated 40,000 to 150,000 pets die in fires each year, most succumbing to smoke inhalation.

In most states, emergency responders are unequipped to deal with the crisis.

To learn more about how to support the effort, visit invisiblefence.com/O2.

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Happy birthday, Dr. Seuss “I will not eat them in a house, I will not eat them with a mouse, I will not eat them in a box I will not eat them with a fox, I will not eat them here or there I will not eat them anywhere, I do not like green eggs and ham I do not like them Sam I Am” —Dr. Seuss, Green Eggs and Ham I can’t count how many times I read Dr. Seuss’ “Green Eggs and Ham” as a little girl, or how many times I read it to my own children or my granddaughter.

Dr. Seuss’ words are best read aloud. There is something magical about the way they roll off the tongue, dancing into the imaginations and hearts of the young ones who listen to them or read them. They are fun, they are easy to memorize, and they always bring a life lesson that young readers can take with them once they close the book.

Born March 2, 1904, Theodor Seuss Geisel was an American children’s author, political cartoonist and animator. According to his Wikipedia page, he wrote and illustrated more than 60 books under the pen name Doctor Seuss (a.k.a. Dr. Seuss). Many are considered the most popular children’s books of all time, selling more than 600 million copies and being translated into more than 20 languages.

They have been adapted into 11 television specials, five feature films, a Broadway musical and four television series.

Because it is Dr. Seuss’ birthday, March 2 has been adopted as the annual date for National Read Across America Day, an initiative on reading created by the Na-

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Jackie Kerekes is the owner and trainer at CORE•OLOGY in South Abington Township.

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Laura Gardoski, head of youth services at the Abington Community Library, displays some of the Dr. Seuss books available at the library. tional Education Association.

The Abington Community Library will have a special Dr. Seuss display on Saturday on the well-known and well-loved author’s birthday.

Laura Gardoski, head of youth services at the library, said young readers will be encouraged to drop by and let the library know their favorite Dr. Seuss book.

But the library’s love for Dr. Seuss will not end once his birthday is over.

“Every day is Dr. Seuss Day at the Abington Community Library,” Gardoski said. “The library has all the Dr. Seuss books you could ever hope to read, ranging from the larger picture books to the books for beginning readers.”

Gardoski said Dr. Seuss “will always be a popular author due to the fun na-

ture and readability of his books.”

“Rhyming books are a real treat to read out loud, and Dr. Seuss books definitely deliver on that front,” she said.

“Something else I love about Dr. Seuss books are all the tongue twisters,” Gardoski said. “When I am reading a Dr. Seuss book out loud, I like to try to read repeating parts (like those in ‘Green Eggs and Ham’) faster and faster and try to not trip over any of the words.”

Besides “Green Eggs and Ham,” Gardoski’s favorite Dr. Seuss book is “Horton Hears a Who,” “because of the message that even the smallest person is valuable.”

Teri Lyon is a mom, grandmom and freelance writer who lives in Glenburn Township with her cat.

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Jackie Kerekes is the owner and trainer at CORE•OLOGY, located at 3 Abington Executive Park. While she began her pursuit of fitness at a young age, she took time away when she had her four children, Kevin, Kyle, Nicholas and Carley. The Clarks Summit resident is now running CORE•OLOGY full time.

How long have you been a fitness instructor?

I taught fitness classes when I was in college but did not make a career of it until my children got older, so I was able to put the time in. Although I have taught many classes in the past, I have been training at CORE•OLOGY full-time since I launched it in August 2018.

and wellness business in Philadelphia, has been a big influence in guiding me into my health and wellness career path.

Can you describe the types of classes/or programs you teach?

I have taught a variety of classes including kickboxing, fat burn pilates, spin, barre, strength training, Bosu bootcamps, TRX, POUND and I designed a class that I named F.I.T. Factor (Functional Interval Training) which is a HIIT training class.

At CORE•OLOGY I offer a personally styled bootcamp which is a 30-minute small group training session in which you get a total body workout focusing on core strength.

How has fitness impacted or influenced your life?

Fitness has impacted my What made you decide life in a very positive way. to open CORE•OLOGY? It is a lifestyle for me. My I created and launched fit lifestyle helps my mind CORE•OLOGY because as much as my body. It has I wanted to be able to exhelped me get through ecute my own model of some very tough times. It personal training and nuhas also helped me to bond tritional coaching. I wantwith some great people in ed to offer a smaller, more the fitness world. Fitness personal setting. I saw an has allowed me to share opportunity for available my knowledge and desire space, and I turned it into to help my clients feel and my fitness studio where cli- be the best they can inside ents feel comfortable with and out. one-on-one personal trainDo you have any personing and/or small group al fitness goals for 2019, personal training. if so, what are they?

My fitness goal for 2019 How did you first get is to maintain my fitness into fitness? level and continue to work I have always had a pason myself while building sion for fitness and nutrisuccess with my business. tion. I remember being I strive to look and feel my a little girl and my dad best by practicing what I doing push ups with me teach my clients. on his back and I thought ‘hey, I can do push ups.’

What advice would I loved physical fitness you give to someone competitions in school. I trying to start a fitness played softball, cheered journey? and danced growing up.

My advice to someone My brother, Mark, who has thinking of starting a fithis own successful health

Kerekes demonstrates using the TRX System for Total Resistance exercises. ness journey is to realize that you can do anything you set your mind to. The first step is to have a goal and a plan. Do not be intimidated to step out of your comfort zone. That is how progress is made. Everyone starts somewhere.

What other hobbies and interests do you have?

I love sports. I enjoy going to watch sporting events, especially a Yankees game. The beach is my favorite place to be. I love being with my kids no matter what we do. I love adventures, hikes, get-aways, being pool side and spending time with my other half, Scott Abdo.

We go on hikes with our dogs, Bane and Cody often, and it is great quality time together.

Is there anything else you’d like to add?

I would just like to add that you can change your lifestyle to a healthier one by learning and choosing better options. The hardest part is starting. Once you do, you won’t regret it.

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Up with Dawn at the Sunrise Café CLARKS SUMMIT — In the center of town, sandwiched between shops on Depot Street, is a little café where the locals gather.

An eclectic collection of roosters and a woman named Dawn greet customers every morning at the Sunrise Café. Waitresses are on a first name basis with the regulars. Neighbors and friends have become like family over the years at this little café that has operated in Clarks Summit for decades.

The Sunrise Café is owned

by Dawn Williams. She started as a waitress in 1998 and took over the restaurant in 2001, changing its name.

At one time the restaurant was down the street from its current location. The mirror that is behind the sink in front is original to the restaurant.

Williams credits the success of the café to her staff and loyal customers.

“I’ve got a good crew all around,” she said. “Everyone who works for me is an integral part of how this place runs. Everyone helps.

At the end of the day we all pitch in – we are a team.”

She added that her customers are also amazing.

“Right from the ones who show up at 5 o’clock in the morning, ‘till we close,” she said. “You could set your watch by some of them. You don’t even need a clock because you know what time it is when they walk through the door.”

Colleen Blaney, who has waitressed at the café for six-and-a-half years, told a customer, “It wasn’t a Tuesday without you,” as she expressed missing them on the day they usually come in.

“Now, my days are all off,” she said, laughing.

“Every one of our customers is unique and we love the quirks from some

and stories from others,” Williams said. “They become a part of your life when you see them every day. After someone shows up two or three times, the girls know their name and before long what they like to order. It’s important, that personal connection. The one-on-one connection we have with our customers is part of what makes our business work.

“It’s a great big extended family. You see their children growing up. When they stop in on their way home from the hospital to show you their 3-day-old baby and the next thing you know, their kid is 13 – then you know that they have become your family. Over the years we have lost customers and it’s heartbreaking.

We’ve become so close with all of them.”

“This is such a great place. Everybody makes you feel at home,” said Betty Ann Holbert, seated at a window seat. She and her husband John are regulars at the Sunrise Café.

“My favorite is breakfast.

But when we come for lunch we’ve got to get their soup,” John Holbert said. “Their soups are great. I love their texas weiners, too.”

The café has a laid-back style. Roosters and chickens are seen throughout the restaurant. They are perched on window sills, tables, shelves and counters.

“It all started with a milk pitcher I found in the shape of a rooster,” Williams said.

“It fit with the early-morning theme. So the collection grew from there. All of the ones you see have been donated. Customers go on vacation and bring them back.

Roosters randomly show up. Each one has a story.

In the summer time, sometimes we come early in the morning to unlock the door

and find one sitting outside and will have no idea where it came from.”

Williams began as a waitress.

“It was tough in the beginning,” Williams said. “I knew I wanted to run the café, but didn’t know the first thing about a business.

I’m still learning. I didn’t have a business background.

But I knew my customers. So I built on that and learned as I went. I like the people, and enjoy the work, so the day flies by. I’m so glad I did it.

“If anyone is wondering if they should start a new venture, I say try it. You’ll never know if you don’t try.”

Her daughters, Jessie and Stacey, have been a huge support. Her daughter Stacey Soboleski is now a mother herself. Williams is proud of her 19-month-old JULIE JEFFERY MANWARREN PHOTOS / FOR ABINGTON SUBURBAN grandson. Soboleski works alongside her mom every Dawn Williams takes an order from Tom and Nancy Fox of South Abington Township, day at the café. at the Sunrise Café.

“She did it all as a single mother,” Soboleski said.

“She worked so hard. I remember being 15 and riding my bike here. I learned about dedication and hard work by watching my mom.”

Williams had health problems a few years ago. Her team rallied and stepped up.

“My mom overcame everything and came back full force. She’s a new woman and she’s back with an attitude,” Soboleski said, laughing.

Customers agree, it isn’t just the great food and coffee that makes the Sunrise a favorite spot. It’s the people who work there.

“It makes a difference when you come out to a place where there are people who care for us,” Sunrise Café customer Al Rogers said. “Yes,” Bill Guest agreed. “It’s like beThis little rooster pitcher started a collection of the fine feathered icon of early ing with family.”

morning. You can meet the roosters and Dawn at the Sunrise Café.

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Former AH athletes having college success by scott walsh staff writer

Regular seasons for winter sports are winding down and postseason play is on the horizon.

A number of for mer Abington Heights athletes are having fine seasons for their respective colleges.

Binghamton University graduate student J.C. Show is averaging 10.2 points and 3.5 rebounds with a teamhigh 59 3-pointers in 27 starts.

Show scored his 1,000th collegiate career point at Stony Brook University on Jan. 9.

That includes the 236 points he scored as a freshman at Bucknell University during the 2014-15 season.

With four games remaining, the Bearcats are 8-19 overall and 4-8 in the America East Conference.

Indiana Wesleyan University 6-foot-10 senior Evan Maxwell has started 31 games and ranks second in points (16.8), first in rebounds (6.3) and second in blocks (21).

Twice this season, Maxwell has scored a career-high 39 points. The first time came Nov. 27 against Mount Vernon Nazarene, Ohio. The second occasion came Jan. 19 against Marian, Indiana, University and he capped it by hitting the 3-pointer at the buzzer for an 89-86 win.

Also in that game, Maxwell scored his 1,000th point at Indiana Wesleyan in just two seasons (67 games).

Counting the 380 points he scored at Liberty University during the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons, he has 1,539 career points in college.

Maxwell’s brother Seth is also at Indiana Wesleyan. In

31 games primarily off the bench, Seth Maxwell is averaging 6.2 points and 3.8 rebounds. The 7-footer also leads the team with 41 blocks.

Ranked No. 3 in the recent NAIA Division II Coaches Top 25 poll, Indiana Wesleyan is 16-4 overall and shared the Crossroads League regular-season title at 14-4. The Wildcats are in the conference semifinals.

Tim Toro has helped the West Chester University men’s basketball team win a program-record 15 straight games. The 6-foot-9 junior averages 6.8 points and 5.9 rebounds in 23 starts. He had a double-double against PittJohnstown on Jan. 30 — win No. 10 in the streak — with a season-high 17 points and 10 rebounds. The Golden Rams are 21-5 overall and 16-2 in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.

A pair of freshmen have made immediate impacts at the University of Scranton.

Jackson Danzig has started all 26 games for the Royals and ranks fourth on the team in scoring (12.5), third in rebounds (5.0) and first in assists (113). The Royals (20-6) lost to Drew University in the Landmark Conference semifinals.

Hannah Kowalski has appeared in all 26 games for the Lady Royals and is averaging 7.5 points and 2.4 rebounds. She also is second on the team with 65 assists.

The Lady Royals are 25-2 overall and defeated Elizabethtown College in the Landmark Conference final.

They are ranked first in the Mid-Atlantic Region, No. 9 in the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Divi-

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Binghamton University graduate student J.C. Show was honored for scoring his 1,000th career point Jan. 9. From left are Patrick Elliott, Binghamton director of athletics; Show; and Tommy Dempsey, Binghamton head men’s basketball coach. sion III Top 25 poll and No. 8 in the d3hoops.com Top 25 poll.

Wilkes University senior Clay Basalyga has appeared in 16 games with six starts and is averaging 1.3 points and 1.2 rebounds. The Colonels are 18-8 overall and played for the MAC Freedom Conference title against DeSales University.

Becky Burke is in her first season as head coach of the University of Charleston women’s basketball team in West Virginia. The Golden Eagles are 20-5 overall and, at 15-4 in the Mountain East Conference, are ticketed to the league playoffs.

Perhaps the team’s signature win came Jan. 12

against West Liberty University. Trailing at halftime, 51-29, Charleston rallied in the second half for an 87-84 victory.

Success for Abington Heights grads is not just limited to the hardwood.

Moravian College junior Carly Danoski competed in the 800 meters invite race at the Fastrack National Invitational in Staten Island, N.Y., and placed seventh in a school-record 2 minutes, 14.13 seconds. That time also ranks 10th in NCAA Division III this season.

Danoski also was named to the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic Cross

Country Team. To qualify, runners must have a 3.30 grade-point average or higher and have finished in the top 25 percent at the NCAA Division III Regionals in November.

Georgetown University freshman Katie Dammer placed 10th out of 33 runners in the junior women 6K race at the USATF Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida, in 22 minutes, 14.2 seconds. As a result, she qualified to compete for Team USA at the North American Central American Carribean (NACAC) Championships in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, where she placed 16th out of 22 runners in 24:44.

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The Abington Heights girls and boys basketball teams are back in the District 2 championship games.

Last Friday, George Tinsley scored a game-high 25 points and had 14 rebounds to lead the top-seeded Comets past Dallas, 59-51, in the Class 5A boys semifinals at Carbondale Area High School.

Abington Heights (22-2) will play second-seeded Crestwood (20-6) for the championship Friday at 8 p.m. at Mohegan Sun Arena.

It is the Comets’ ninth straight appearance in a district final.

Meanwhile, on Saturday, the Lady Comets pulled away at the free throw line over the final eight minutes to defeat North Pocono, 42-31, in the Class 5A girls semifinal at Marywood University. The top-seeded Lady Comets, winners of three straight District 2 crowns, will face Wyoming Valley West on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Mohegan Sun Arena.

boys Against Dallas in the semifinals, Trey Koehler scored six of his 17 points in the first quarter when the Comets built an 18-10 advantage.

In the second quarter, Tinsley hit three 3-pointers as the

lead grew at 31-18.

Corey Perkins, who left the game in the second quarter with a leg injury, returned in the second half and scored four points as the Comets lead ballooned to 38-22.

However, the Mountaineers rallied to get within 49-44 with 3:24 left in the game.

However, Tinsley scored four points in the final 2:26, including a dunk in the final seconds to seal the Comets’ closest margin of victory in the district playoffs since 2015 when they defeated Hazleton Area, 51-45, in the District 2 Class 4A final.

Dallas (14-10) — J. Farrell 6-10 0-0 13, J. Finarelli 3-5 3-4 10, D. Schuster 4-7 0-0 9, S. Nocito 4-7 0-0 8, L. DelGaudio 2-6 0-0 4, A. Finarelli 2-8 0-0 4, N. Nocito 0-6 3-4 3, L. Evanosky 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 21-49 6-8 51.

Abington Heights (22-2) — G. Tinsley 9-18 4-5 25, T. Koehler 8-17 1-3 17, J. Nealon 3-7 0-0 8, C. Perkins 2-7 4-5 8, D. Nealon 0-1 1-3 1, M. Malone 0-0 0-2 0, H. Johnson 0-1 0-0 0. Totals: 22-51 10-18 59.

Dallas 10 8 13 20 — 51 Abington Heights 18 13 11 17 — 59 3-point shooting: DAL (Schuster 1-2, Farrell 1-4, J. Finarelli 1-2, N. Nocito 0-3), AH 5-18 (Tinsley 3-5, J. Nealon 2-6, Koehler 0-5, Perkins 0-1, D. Nealon 0-1).

Rebounds: DAL 26 (Farrell, Schuster 6), AH 35 (Tinsley 14). Assists: DAL 4 (S. Nocito 4), AH 12 (Perkins, D. Nealon 4). Steals: DAL 4 (A. Finarelli 2), AH 9 (Koehler 4). Blocks: DAL 3 (DelGaudio 2), AH 3 (Tinsley, Koehler, Malone). Turnovers: DAL 12, AH 11.

girls

Rachel McDonald hit a stepback, 3-pointer with one minute left in the third quarter to give the Lady Comets the lead for good in a game that was tied, 15-15, at halftime.

For quite a while, North Pocono was more physical

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Conservation Camp: registration is now open for the Keystone/tUteens Conservation Camp June 23-29 at Keystone College. Cost is $450. apply online at flyfishingsummercamp.org.

Deadline to apply is March 30. for more information, email ffnepa@epix.net or call 570-954-5042.

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: 570-587-1302, 570 5874427, bobkester57@gmail. com or jack.kester57@gmail. com.

Muzzleloader shoot: the factoryville sportsmen’s Club will hold a muzzleloader shoot and fun event March 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the club grounds. round ball projectiles only and no in-line rifles can be used. the event is free to attend but a per event fee will be charged.

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 at the Nescopeck state Park on april 16 at 7 p.m.

Youth Baseball/Softball: 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; 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: 570-955-0471 or electriccitybaseball.com.

in history

30 years ago: Charles Hauck scored 24 points for abington Heights in a 73-62 win over Bishop Hannan.

20 years ago: Amber Jacobs had 22 points for abington Heights in a 72-53 win over scranton Prep.

10 years ago: at the Lackawanna County swimming Championships, Gabe Thran of abington Heights broke a 27-year-old school record and set pool and meet records in winning the 200 freestyle in 1:45.80.

got in the shooter’s face, and that really contributed.”

A tur nover after Albright’s foul shots gave McDonald a wide-open look from the right wing, and she swished just her third shot of the game.

McDonald added two free throws for a 26-21 lead after three, and after Pehanick’s two foul shots cut the margin to three, Albright got free for a layup on an inbounds pass from Maria Tully, who on the next posbowling session drove, spun and conscores verted a three-point play.

From there, it was a march The Alley Cats Bowling to the foul line as North League scores from Feb. 19 Pocono had to chase and the are as follows.

Lady Comets went on an 8-2 JasoN farMer / staff PHotograPHer spurt to push the lead to 38-25 team standings Abington Heights’ George Tinsley drives past Dallas’ with 2:45 to go.

Wildcats - 57, Lynx - 54.5, Austin Finarelli.

Manx - 51.5, Bobcats - 49, North Pocono (14-10) — I. Pehanick 3-7 2-4 and frustrated the Lady with a 15-footer for the Lady 8, J. Montana 3-9 0-0 7, A. Goldenzeil 3-4 0-0 Tigers - 45, Calicos - 41.5 Sia3-9 0-0 7, M. Carney 1-2 mese - 40.5 and Panthers - 29.

Comets. It hit rainbow 3s Trojans (14-10) for their final 7,0-0J.2,McDonough B. Ruby 0-1 0-0 0, C. Colo 0-2 0-0 0, against a zone defense, lead, but Albright was A. Balbach 0-0 0-0 0, M. Seidita 0-0 0-0 0. high individual 13-34 2-4 31. necessitated when Erin fouled driving to the bucket Totals: Abington Heights (19-5) — C. Marion 4-12 game Albright picked up a second and hit two free throws to 3-5 12, E. Albright 3-4 6-6 12, R. McDonald 1-3 5-6 8, M. Tully 1-6 5-8 7, A. Scoblick 1-2 Judy Wolfe - 178, Georgette foul early in the second quar- knot it again.

1-4 3, A. Davis 0-0 0-0 0, S. Henzes 0-1 0-0 0, “I think we were nervous A. Dammer 0-0 0-0 0, M. Kohanski 0-0 0-0 0, Mecca - 177 and Bette Conter, and kept the Comets from Lombardo 0-0 0-0 0, A. Murray 0-0 0-0 0. nell - 163. attacking the rim, save Clair and scared in the first half,” L.Totals: 10-28 20-29 30.

North Pocono 5 10 6 10 — 31 high individual Marion, who scored seven of said Albright, who also Abington Heights 6 9 11 16 — 42 scored 12 and cleared a gameher 12 in a first half.

3-point shooting: NP 3-9 (Goldenzeil 1-1, series Marion’s steal and drive high nine rebounds. “After McDonough 1-2, Montana 1-5, Ruby 0-1), AH 2-10 (McDonald 1-2, Marion 1-3, Henzes Bette Connell - 481, Andrea from three-quarter court tied we calmed down, we became 0 - 1 , Tu l l y 0 - 4 ) . R e b o u n d s : N P 2 3 the game at 19 with 2:25 left in a whole different team. We (McDonough 5), AH 20 (Albright 9). Assists: Jones - 443, Cheryl Collura 7 (Ruby 3), AH 3 (Tully 2). Steals: NP 4 428. became settled on offense and NP the third.

(Montana 2), AH 11 (Scoblick 4). Turnovers: Izzy Pehanick countered played more intense defense, NP 20, AH 10. Blocks: AH 3 (Marion 2). high team game

Carter wins another diving title Abington Heights’ Carter Smith distanced himself from the rest of the field to win the District 2 Class 2A diving championship on Saturday at the Wilkes-Barre CYC. Smith won a district title last year diving in 3A. “I feel I did pretty good.

Probably could’ve done a little better, but I came and did my best so that’s all that matters,” Smith said. “This mor ning I came here, practiced my dives, worked on the ones I was having trouble with and gave it my best shot.”

Smith didn’t have a serious contender to his crown. He totaled 440.65 for his 11 dives. Secondplace Jose Rivera of Meyers scored 275.75.

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Smith, however, said he still brings everything he has re g ardless of the competition.

“It almost makes me want to try a little bit more just because I have that leeway,” he said. “I still go just as hard as I usually do.”

Last year’s trip to states resulted in a disappointing finish for Smith while competing in 3A. “Last year I got 21st, so I did get cut after the first round, but that’s OK. I’m hoping to do better this year,” he said. “I would definitely like it make it further than I did last year. This is my second chance. A lot of practice, Dave sCHerBeNCo / CitiZeNs voiCe practice makes perfect so that’s what I’m going to Abington Heights Carter Smith goes into his dive Saturday morning during the District 2 diving championships at the CYC. do.”

Manx - 699, Tigers - 660 and Bobcats - 659.

high team series Manx - 1932, Tigers - 1939, Siamese - 1882.

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At the Abington Community Library

Winter Challenge Cookie Party

Emma Black / Staff PhotoS

Ryan Mulligan, 9, of Clarks Summit, works on a puzzle with help from her mom, Julie.

Lily Kalechitz, 6, of Clarks Summit shows off her project, a gingerbread man door hanger.

Aileen Taylor, 3, of Clarks Summit works on a craft.

Evan Haggerty, 2, of South Abington Township, tries to stack the most cookies in a competition.

Ryan Mulligan, 9, of Clarks Summit reacts to her results of the cookie-stacking challenge.

Huber sisters, Avery, 4, in front, and Riley, 9, left, and Addison, of Clarks Summit

more photos from this event can be viewed online and are available for purchase from our photo store at abingtonsuburban.com.

David Kalechitz, 3, of Clarks Summit, and his cousin, Declan Foley, 5, visiting from York County, snack on cookies during the Cookie Party.

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Student art show opens at The Gathering Place CLARKS SUMMIT — The arts are alive in the Abingtons, as evidenced by the work of student artists at The Gathering Place.

The second annual “Our Town” Abington Heights Student Art Show opened on Friday, F e b. 8 a n d w i l l r u n until Sunday, March 31.

The community is i nv i t e d t o d ro p i n at The Gathering Place Tuesdays through Frid ay s f r o m n o o n t o 3 p. m . a n d S a t u r d a y s from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

T he show is a joint effort of the Abington Heights Civic League, T h e G at h e r i n g P l a c e, the Abington Business and Professional Association and Clarks Sum-

mit Councilman Robert Bennett. All monetary awards came from local donations and sales of O u r Tow n n o t e c a rd s designed by local artist and art education advocate, Shirley W. Eagan.

Abington Heights art t e a c h e r s T i m B u t l e r, K ay l a C o l l u r a , A b by Fenton and Eileen Healey assisted the students. The show categories were drawing, photography, painting and mutli-media.

Tamane Takehara wo n t h e g r a n d p r i z e, Carter Smith won the S e n i o r P h o t o g r a p hy Aw a rd , L e a h M o o n e y won the Senior Painti n g Aw a r d a n d K a t e Chickillo won the Junior Drawing Award. From left: Tara Crum, judge; Emily Rancier, The Gathering Place art coordinator; Kate Chickillo, Junior Drawing

Award recipient, and Gretchen Eagan Mackie, Abington Heights Civic League representative.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE GATHERING PLACE

Tamane Takehara, grand prize winner, with her award- Carter Smith, Photography Award winner, poses in Leah Mooney, Painting Award winner, with artist and ‘Our Town’ originator, Shirley Eagan. winning art work, a watercolor fantasy island design. front of his photo.

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Get moving in March CLARKS SUMMIT — March: the beginning of spring, at least meteorologically. Kick start your brain.

Explore your creative self. Savor a new way of living. The Gathering Place is pleased to announce a full line-up of classes to move you out of your comfort zone, and in some cases to literally get you moving.

Coffeehouse concert The second in a series of Coffeehouse Concerts will feature Mark Stuart, musical artist on the Americana/Folk circuit on Sunday, March 17. People may attend the concert, workshop or both.

Admission is $10 at the door.

Currently on tour, Mark will do a mini concert from 4-5 p.m., then hold a songwriting/guitar workshop from 5-6 p.m. He will showcase his background in storytelling, flashy guitar “chops,” and songs that draw from his rock, blues, country and folk music roots.

Mahjong The fundamentals of ancient Chinese Mahjong will be explored during a threeweek class, Tuesdays, March 12, 19 and 26, 10 a.m. to noon.

Instructors will bring materials to share the skills, strategies and calculations to play this tile-based game.

The cost is $15.

Gardening class Nurture your house plants as Phyllis Reinhardt, Master Gardener, shares tips to help your plants thrive, Wednesday, March 13 at noon.

Cost is $5.

philosophy lecture Is democracy on its deathbed?

Dr. Harold Baillie, professor of philosophy, will discuss current concerns for the future of democratic societies, Wednesday, March 27 at noon.

Cost $5.

For each of these three classes, find registration information online at GatheringPlaceCS.org.

on the menu On the menu for spring, learn to enhance your food with premium olive oils and vinegars at Thirteen Olives on Northern Boulevard in South Abington Townhip with Chef Gene Litz.

This class will be held

scholarship funds raised in Clarks Green

Wednesday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $20.

A favorite dish of Italy’s Florence region, Tortelli di Patate (potato stuffed ravioli) will be demonstrated and shared, Sunday, March 24 at 4 p.m. The cost $35.

Trying to eat less meat? Explore delicious and healthy meatless alternatives with Simple Suppers, Thursday, April 4, 6:30 p.m. Cost is $35.

night of class.

Create beautiful fabric and paper through the “Art of Batik” on Thursday, March 21. Gwen Harleman, from Verve Vertu Studio, will use a wax resist to create a one of a kind piece.

Cost is $20 plus a supply fee $10 paid directly to teacher.

The art of weaving will be presented in a day-long program with Linda Mesavage on Saturday, March 23 from practical skills 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In a class for March is a perfect time beginners or those wishing to brush up on some prac- to brush up their skills, get tical skills. comfortable with weaving “Intro to Google Drive” technology. Students can with Lisa Imbriaco will share bring their own rigid heddle the fundamentals of doculoom, warping equipment ment sharing, making foldand shuttle or the instrucers and overall organization tor has a limited number of of files. Three-week classes looms for rent. are offered March 20, 27 and Cost is $60 and supply April 3, 6-7:30 p.m. fee of $10 paid directly to Cost is $25. teacher.

“Practical Money Skills for snowman contest Adults with Special Needs” Have a favorite snowoffers help for adults with varying abilities to build and man? The Gathering Place is hosting a contest. E-mail implement money managea picture of your snowman ment skills. The class is ofto GatheringPlaceCS@ fered for five weeks, March 25 and April 1, 8, 15 and 22 at gmail.com with your name, and picture will be posted 6 p.m. on the website.

A certified special educaContest ends March 31. tion teacher instructs the class, supported by PODS of ongoing programs NEPA. The Gathering Place prunning also offers several on-going Understand the “dos” and programs including Book “don’ts” of Pruning with Club every third Tuesday; Master Gardener Robin OsCraft and Chat the second, termayer Thursday, March 28 third and fourth Friday of at 6 p.m. the month for artists with Cost $5. and without special needs to come together and crelearn italian ate; and the Weaving group, Conversational Italian which meets the first Saturwith Marzia Caporale, Ph.D day of the month from noon explores the basics of Italian to 4 p.m. language and culture. This Also the songwriter’s is an eight-session series for roundtable for local songwritbeginners and return stuers of all experiences and age dents. Beginners class will be levels meets the third Sunday held at 6:30 p.m. and returnof the month. ing students at 7:30 p.m. on Verve Vertu, a communityMondays, March 25 through based open art studio, foApril 29. cuses on tapping into the creThe cost is $60. ative energies of people with diverse abilities, Thursdays Creative expressions from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is Express your creative self a $5 donation. during March. The “Knit a The Gathering Place will Spring Scarf or Wrap with host A Memory Café, Fridays Kristine Laurito” class for ex- March 8, 15, 22 and 29. People perienced beginners or inter- with memory loss and their mediate knitters will cover companions can socialize basic skills to create a spring with others and take part in accessory. Three sessions games, yoga, art and music. will be held on Wednesdays, Check The Gathering Place March 13, 20 and 27 at 7 p.m. website for more information The cost is $25 plus a sup- and the complete schedule of ply fee of $8 to be paid to classes for the spring: Gaththe instructor on the first eringPlaceCS.org.

SUBMITTED PHOTO

A Mayor William Thorburn Memorial Scholarship check presentation was recently made at the Clarks Green Borough Building. This scholarship, made possible by monetary donations from family, friends and borough residents, is to be awarded upon graduation to a senior who has excelled in the Industrial Arts program. Abington Heights School District, custodians of the Student Aid Fund, accepted the check in the amount of $1,300. From left, Lee and Charlie Wirth, DPW Foreman Dave Kohinsky, Heather Thorburn McCormick, Maureen Thorburn, Ryan Campbell, Stacey Thorburn McHale and Mayor Patty Lawler.

VFw post honors memory of local Marine

PHOTO COURTESY OF ABINGTON MEMORIAL POST 7069

A plaque honoring Lance Cpl. David A. Parker, United States Marine Corps, was dedicated at Abington Memorial Post 7069, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Clarks Summit. Lance Cpl. Parker was killed in action on Feb. 28, 1969 while serving in South Vietnam. He was a 1967 graduate of Abington Heights High School.

From left: Michael G. McLane, Post 7069 quartermaster/adjutant, who served in the Marine Corps with Lance Cpl. Parker; Tom Kreidler, post member, childhood friend and classmate of Lance Cpl. Parker, and Donald Jones, Post 7069 commander.

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STORIES: Connecting the dots FROM PAGE 1

roles in the organization since then, and continued as the voice of “Keys for Kids” until a few years ago.

VanderMeer’s story reminds me a little of my own, and in a way, they are connected.

From as early an age as I can remember, I wanted to be a writer. But it was at 11 that I started to get serious

about the craft. And it was the stories I heard Uncle Charlie read on the radio that inspired me to write what became my first two paid published works ever that same year.

After regularly listening to and reading “Keys for Kids” for some time, I started noticing object lessons in life around me, similar to those in the stories. So, I de-

cided to write them down.

First I wrote a short, nonfiction piece, which, with the help of my mom, I sent off to a Sunday school takehome paper called “Live Wire.” I checked the mail with anxiety and eagerness every day, awaiting the return of my self-addressed stamped envelope. I was aware that inside would likely be a rejection slip.

Then one day I opened the mailbox and saw my handwriting at the top of the stack. To my surprise and euphoria, there was no letter inside; just a check for $20 - my first ever paycheck.

The second object lesson I wrote down was a fiction piece in the same format as “Keys for Kids.” I sent this story to CBH Miniseries itself. Once again when the

SASE came back a couple months later, there was a $20 check inside.

Looking back almost 20 years later, I can draw lines from those first published works to where I am today. They gave me the confidence I needed when it came time to choose a college major and I wasn’t sure if I had what it takes to go into writing.

I don’t know if I would have considered studying journalism and pursuing a career in this field, were it not for that initial inspiration from “Keys for Kids.”

So thank you, Uncle Charlie, for the bedtime stories.

Until we meet.

Contact the writer: ebaumeister@timesshamrock. com; 570-348-9100

COUNTRY: New store opens in Clarks Summit FROM PAGE 1

“My family was using old family recipes that included too much sugar.” said Jamison. “I wanted to make it better and reduce the amount of sugar. I now add two types of honey to the finished product.”

Jameson gives back to local organizations such as the Ronald McDonald House. Schools use his products for fundraising. During the Clarks Summit Festival of Ice, people who donated $1 to the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter were entered to win a year’s worth of jelly.

Jameson’s granddaughter Raelynn Jamison picked the winning name.

Jamison also supports the Clarks Summit Fire Company with a percentage of his sales.

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Lee Jamison displays Cherry Cobbler spread in Annie’s Country Kitchen’s new location in Clarks Summit.

Homemade Red Jalapeno Jelly is made from locally sourced ingredients.

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