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Young actors take part in the closing scene rehearsal of ‘SONrise.’ More than 50 cast members, including children, were involved in the Easter drama that ran for three performances last weekend.
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Behind the scenes in Clarks Green CLARKS GREEN — For the fifth consecutive year, Clarks Green Assembly of God presented “SONrise- The Drama” this past weekend. “This year we scheduled three showings,” said Linda Corey, director of the production. “It’s also our largest cast, with over 50 people involved.” Corey began rehearsals in January. She has years of experience both directing and acting. “The Lord led me here to Clarks Green Assembly, and I am thankful I was able to use my theatre experience here,” she said. “SONrise” is described as “a dramatic theatrical portrayal of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, the Son of God.” “I do change it every year,” Corey said. “Some things stay the same. We always have Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist and end with his death and resurrection. But this year, I developed scenes to focus on the Jewish leader’s relationship to the Roman rulers who were there at the time of Jesus’ arrest and crucifixion.” Corey shared that there is a lot of history and political tension around the story of Jesus. She explained that Herod, a notorious
“This is Easter. This is what it’s all about, at its core. Because of Jesus, Easter changes everything. We wanted to share that.”
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king, and Pilot, the Roman ruler, were political foes, but had one thing in common: neither wanted to be responsible for Jesus’ crucifixion. “Typically, Jewish leaders stayed out of the way of the Roman rulers. They had their own laws and customs. But here, they are trying to use Pilot to get their way,” Corey said. “If either Pilot or Herod had an uprising, they could lose their jobs. They just want the issue of Jesus of Nazareth to go away. But the Jewish leaders weren’t letting this go. Our drama revealed how they plotted to get rid of Jesus. They manipulated Pilot to get what they wanted and they did it at night, under cover of darkness.” Please see CGAG, Page 11
Linda Corey directs actors with their palm branches during a rehearsal for a scene in ‘SONrise’, a drama performed at Clarks Green Assembly of God Church.
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Shopping spree raffle underway CLARKS SUMMIT — One lucky winner of the Clarks Summit Fire Company Auxiliary’s second annual grocery shopping spree raffle will get to run through the aisles of Gerrity’s Supermarket filling his or her shopping cart with free groceries. Raffle tickets are $10 each or three for $25, and can be purchased at the fire station, at Gerrity’s in Clarks Summit or any from any auxiliary member. The winning tickets will be pulled during a dessert reception at the Clarks Summit Fire Station May 13 at 6:30 p.m. First prize is three minutes to fill as many shopping carts as you can. The winner does not have to be present to win but must agree to guidelines listed at
clarkssummitfire.com. Second prize is a $100 gift card to Gerrity’s Supermarket, and third prize is a $50 gift card to Gerrity’s Supermarket. The shopping spree will be held Wednesday, May 22 at 6 a.m. at the Clarks Summit store. “Last year I discovered this fundraiser and brought the idea to the membership,” said Mari Bowen, a member of the auxiliary. “We approached Joe Fasula, owner of Gerrity’s, about our idea. He has been a great community supporter and the Clarks Summit store is in close proximity to the firehouse. He was very accommodating when we presented this idea.” Bowen said the organization dropped the word “ladies” from its
The arrest, trial, sentencing and execution of a public figure. The disappearance of the corpse of the executed. The release of a notorious criminal. An earthquake. A major holiday. Religious, political and social unrest. Had newspapers existed at the time of the biblical Easter story, reporters would have had plenty to cover. And editors would have had a hard time deciding which major news stories to place prominently on the front page. As I wrote here last week, I recently found myself contemplating the biblical Easter story from this perspective and wondering how this portion of the Gospels would read in the style of a modern-day newspaper. So, I took on the task. “Jerusalem briefs, part one” began with Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a young donkey, and left off after his money table-flipping incident in the temple. Today’s part two continues with his arrest:
name because it has male members and welcomes men to join the organization. The auxiliary also has a cookie walk in December and a roast beef dinner in October as other fundraisers for the fire department. “I like doing community service and being with the firefighters,” said Sue Wicks, auxiliary treasurer, who has has been a member for more than 30 years. “We deliver coffee and food to the firefighters when they are at a scene of a fire or accident. The auxiliary is helping raise money so that the fire department can buy a new ladder truck.” For more information about the raffle or the fire company, call 570586-9656, extension 4.
“I like doing community service and being with the firefighters. We deliver coffee and food to the firefighters when they are at a scene of a fire or accident. The auxiliary is helping raise money so that the fire department can buy a new ladder truck.” Sue Wicks
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JERUSALEM — Authorities arrested Jesus of Nazareth late last night and as of press time, he was in the custody of Caiaphas, the high priest, according to a temple guard, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. He said Jesus was to be questioned by the Sanhedrin. It is unclear at this time what if any - charges have been pressed. The arrest happened in Gethsemane, where the rabbi and some of his disciples were resting at the time, the guard said. Malchus, one of the high priest’s servants, claims he was injured but immediately and miraculously healed by Jesus during the arrest. Malchus says Simon Peter, one of Jesus’ disciples, struck and cut off his ear with a sword. “We were all armed with swords and clubs, and we had them (Jesus and his disciples) outnumbered,” Malchus said. “One of the disciples, Judas, was even on our side. It seemed like Jesus was going to surrender peacefully, but his men started reaching for their weapons, and all of a sudden, I felt this sharp blow to the side of my head. Please see Briefs, Page 11
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COMMUNIty CAleNdAr UPCOMING APRIL 18 Amphibian Adventure: Thursday, April 18, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Lackawanna State Park. An evening search for the park’s vernal pool inhabitants. Topics to be covered include an overview of some common local species and how to record finds in the PA Amphibian and Reptile Survey. This program will start indoors but will move outdoors, so dress for weather; rubber boots recommended. Register by calling 570-9457110. Poetry reading: Thursday, April 18, 7-9 p.m. in Evans Hall at Keystone College. A free poetry reading by Michael Montlack, author of the poetry book “Cool Limbo” (NYQ Books) and editor of the Lambda Finalist essay anthology “My Diva: 65 Gay Men on the Women Who Inspire Them” (University of Wisconsin Press). APRIL 19 Good Friday Pasta e Fagoli/Vegetable Soup Sale: Friday, April 19, at Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, 1310 Morgan Highway. Take outs and eatin serving will begin at noon and 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Tickets can also be purchased to be donated to a family or shut-in. Tickets are $7 for take-out and $8 for eatin, which is also all-you-caneat. Advance ticket sales are available through the church office at 570-587-2571, online at clarkssummitumc.com and at the door. APRIL 19-21 Easter weekend at Waverly Community Church: Good Friday Service on Friday, April 19, 7 p.m.; egg hunt, puppet play and craft on Saturday, April 20, 10-11 a.m.; resurrection worship service and junior church on Sunday, April 21, 10:30 a.m.
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APRIL 20 Easter Egg Hunt/Candy Scramble: Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m. at South Abington Recreation Park. In case of inclement weather, the hunt will move inside the Chinchilla Hose Company building at 113 Shady Lane Road in South Abington Township. Co-sponsored by the South Abington Lions Club and Chinchilla Hose Company, this event is for kids age 10 and younger. Children can hunt for candy, visit with the Easter Bunny and win prizes. Pure Suds Co. Easter Egg Hunt: Pure Suds Co. will host an Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 20, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hillside Park. Hunt for more than 2,100 Easter eggs inside the lake pavilion, around the lake and along the wooded trail. With a colored rainbow of hidden eggs, 108 golden eggs will also be hidden and can be redeemed for special prizes at the lake pavilion. Bath bomb Easter eggs and spring flowers will be available for purchase inside the pavilion, with other children’s activities. There will also be white bath bombs for children to paint, while using and learning about natural colorants. Live rabbits and a rabbit specialist will be on site. Admission is free; register by emailing your name and the number of attendees to puresudsco@ gmail.com. Countryside Community Church Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, April 20, 1 p.m. at the church, 14011 Orchard Drive, Clarks Summit. For kids in sixth grade or younger. To register: email KenM14064@comcast.net, with child’s full name, age and parent/guardian’s full name. Mayor Lawler’s Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, April 20, 1-2:30 p.m. in the gazebo garden behind the Clarks Green Borough Building. Rain or shine. Bring your own baskets. Open to children ages 4, 5 and 6. Includes an egg hunt, games, favors, treats and more. Space is limited. To register, call 570-5874099. Sponsored by Clarks Green Borough Council. APRIL 23 American Red Cross blood drive: Tuesday, April 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Hibbard Campus Center, Evans Hall, at Keystone College. Plan Your Garden: Tuesday, April 23 at noon at The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Master Gardener Beth Bradshaw will detail how to plan a backyard garden, and best use your valuable garden space for fruits, vegetable and flowers. Cost is $5. For more info, visit GatheringPlaceCS.org. APRIL 24 Keeping Birds Well Fed in the Summer: Wednesday, April 24 at noon at The GatheringPlace, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Ann Vitale will teach why chilly spring days can stress the first migrants, what best to feed these summer birds and how to discourage squirrels and predators from raiding your feeders. Cost $5. For more info, visit GatheringPlaceCS.org. Kidazzle Play Date: Kids and caregivers are invited to The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit, on Wednesday, April 24, to sample toys, puzzles and games new to the market. Kidazzle owner Sonia Wysochanski will introduce electronic-free, washable, bio-degradable, safe toys to sample. Children ages 3-5 are invited from 2:304 p.m. and children ages 6-8 from 4-5:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more info, visit GatheringPlaceCS.org. Protecting Pollinators: Enhance the Lives of Butterflies: Wednesday, April 24, 6 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Merriel Oliver will discuss the decline of Monarch and other butterflies, how to reduce pesticide use and what plants to use in attracting these pollinators to your yard. Cost is $5 For more info, visit GatheringPlaceCS.org. Carving a Cooking Spatula: Wednesday, April 24, at
6:30 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Make a unique and useful long-handled spatula with Jeff Kuchak in one class, utilizing one knife and safe knife grips. Cost is $20, plus a $10 supply fee. For more info, visit GatheringPlaceCS.org. APRIL 25 Summit Christian Academy open house: Thursday, April 25, 7 p.m. Families and prospective students are invited to visit the school. Supervising Administrator Chuck Gard and Principal Marianne Rivers, along with the faculty, will be on hand to share more information about the Bible-based school. Enrollment is open for the 2019-20 school year, with the school offering a 4-year-old half-day preschool program, a full-day kindergarten, and grades one through 11. Many scholarships are available with more than 45% of the school’s students receiving financial aid during the 201819 school year. For more information, visit scapatriots.com. APRIL 25-MAY 5 Actors Circle presents ‘Pygmalion’ by George Bernard Shaw: April 25-28 and May 2-5 at Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road, Scranton. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8 p.m. and Sunday performances begin at 2 p.m. Among the cast members are four Clarks Summit residents: David Hunisch, Emma Ross, Carol Davis and John McInerney. Tickets are $12 for general admission, $10 for seniors and $8 for students. Tickets for the Thursday, March 21 performance are $8 for general admission and seniors and $6 for students. For reservations, call 570-342-9707 or email tickets@actorscircle. com. For more information, visit Actors Circle on Facebook, or actorscircle.com. APRIL 26, 27 Church rummage sale: Friday, April 26, 3-6 p.m. and Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bag sale at 2 p.m. Factoryville Baptist Church, 10 Church St., Factoryville. APRIL 27 The Dalton Community Library’s Book and Bake Sale: Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Features a large selection of adult and juvenile fiction and nonfiction, magazines, paperbacks, recordings, baked goods and more for sale. Donations for the book sale are accepted year round. For more information, call 570-563-2014. The FOP Northeastern Lodge #63’s Spaghetti Dinner: Saturday, April 27, 4-7 p.m. at the VFW Post 7069, on Winola Road in Clarks Summit. Cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children under 10. Tickets can be purchased at the door and takeouts will be available. There will also be a Basket raffle. Proceeds go to the Lodge Scholarship fund for selected students who have enrolled in criminal justice program in pursuit of law enforcement careers. Krokbragd on a Rigid Heddle Loom: Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Join Linda Mesavage and other weavers to learn this threeshaft Swedish weave on a rigid heddle loom, using a pick up stick and string heddles. Three patterns will be taught. Bring a loom, shuttle and pick up stick. Cost is $60, plus $10 supply fee. For more info, visit GatheringPlaceCS.org. APRIL 28 Abington Area CROP Hunger Walk: Sunday, April 28. Sign in time is 1:30 p.m. and walk time is 2 p.m. The 3.5-mile walk will start and finish at the Dalton Fire Company, 109 S. Turnpike Road. There is no fee to participate, but each walker is encouraged to raise $100 or more. A portion of the funds raised will support the work of local food programs and the remaining money will go to Church World Service to alleviate hunger in poor communities throughout the world. For more information, visit crophungerwalk. org/clarkssummitpa. Please see Calendar, Page 7
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CrOP hunger walk to be held April 28
Abington Area CROP hunger walk, a 3.5-mile walk on the Trolley Trail to the Ackerly Ball Field and back, will kick off at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28 at the Dalton Fire Company. Check-in is at 1:30 p.m. walk benefits five local agencies (Dalton Food Pantry, Northern Lackawanna Food Share, Friends of the Poor, Keystone Mission and Saint Francis Soup Kitchen) and the world hunger ministries of Church world Service. Manning’s Mobile will sell ice cream at the end of the walk and will donate a percentage back to the walk. To register online, visit crophungerwalk.org/clarkssummitpa. For more information, contact Karen Rickaby at kdavis75@hotmail.com.
Rotary club teams up with mental health advocacy group By ClAytON Over STAFF WRITER
May 22 from 5-9 p.m. at State treatment options and more, Street Grill, 114 S. State St. , she said. The Rotary Club of the Clarks Summit, will go to On top of the fundraising Abingtons and the National NAMI, Calvey said. aspect, events in the community like the benefit planned Alliance on Mental Illness is teaming up for a fundraiser “Things like NAMI for next month provide outreach opportunities, Onukianext month to benefit the are crucial because vage said. advocacy group. “Each one provides an The Rotary usually holds a there just aren’t opportunity to reach new few fundraisers through the enough resources people,” Onukiavage said. year and while kicking around ideas for new ones, for mental health in “They’ll be a little more aware than they were.” Rotarian Lauren Calvey sugTickets, which cost $25, are gested one benefitting NAMI the community. It’s Scranton and Northeast so expensive and a required to attend the dinner. Tickets can be bought ahead Region, the local chapter of lot of insurance of time from a Rotarian, the group. NAMI provides at eventbrite.com or at education, support and advoplans don’t give online the door at the event. Ticket cacy for people suffering coverage for it.” includes hamburgers, hot with mental illnesses, their dogs, pasta and potato salad, loved ones and the public; lauren Calvey soda and beer. A cash bar many programs are free. Rotarian will be available featuring Calvey is a mental health Money raised will help fund wine at a happy hour price. A counselor and the impact NAMI has in raising aware- local programs and initiatives signature nonalcoholic bevness of and aiding people NAMI provides, said Marie erage will be available, too. Anyone who is struggling with mental health issues is Onukiavage, executive director of NAMI Scranton and with mental health issues or profound, she said. Mental health “is some- Northeast Region. The benefit has a friend or family memthing people don’t take time in Clarks Summit is timely, ber that needs help or inforto learn about,” Calvey said. too. May is Mental Health mation on resources available locally can call NAMI “Things like NAMI are cru- Awareness Month, she said. Programs the group offers Scranton and Northeast cial because there just aren’t enough resources for mental locally include two annual Region at 570-342-1047 or visit health in the community. It’s Family to Family programs, nami.org or namipascranso expensive and a lot of held one night a week over ton.org. insurance plans don’t give the course of 12 weeks to proContact the writer: vide information for families cover@timesshamrock.com; coverage for it.” All proceeds from the ben- on how to support loved ones 570-348-9100 x5363; efit dinner, scheduled for with mental illness, available @ClaytonOver on Twitter
COUrt NOtes MARRiAGE LiCENSES ■ Cynthia Marie Decker and Phillip Mark Pugh, both of North Abington Twp. ■ Kayla Nicole Srebro, Clarks Summit, and Dalton Thomas Bennett, Jefferson Twp. ■ Tait Donovan Michael Hoffmeier, Dalton, and Amanda Lynn Delfino, Covington Twp. DivORCES SOuGhT ■ Jenica Lodde, Clarks Green, v. Alexander Lodde, Clarks Green; married Sept. 20, 2007, in San Diego, Calif.; pro se. PROPERTY TRANSACTiONS ■ Tony Duong, South Abington Twp., to Anthony Pizano and Rachael Pry, South Abington Twp.; a property at 540 Woodcrest Drive, South Abington Twp., for $175,000. ■ Margee A. Balzani, Scranton; and Louis Balzani, administrator of the estate of Louis J. Balzani, Scranton, to Zim E. Lawhon, Clarks Summit; a property in Newton Twp. for $242,000. ■ Thomas Marino Curra, Waverly Twp., to Brian J. and Kellee Tinsley, Clarks Summit; a property at 15 Starlight Drive, Waverly Twp., for $420,000. ■ Richard K. Hodges, Lackawanna County, to Gary A. and Kristyn B. Howell, Lackawanna County; a property in North Abington Twp. for $450,000. ■ Lenin F. Morales Montes, Scott Twp., to Dardon LLC, Scranton; a property in Scott Twp. for $40,000. ■ R.D. Noto & Son Construction Inc., South Abington Twp., to Joseph and Barbara Ann McDonald, South Abington Twp.; a property in South Abington Twp. for $102,500. ■ Edward B. III and Elaine C. Brown, State College, to Patrick J. and Tara P. Houlihan, North Abington Twp.; a property at 418 Craig Road, North Abington Twp., for $465,000. ■ Rose Ann Jacobs, now by
marriage, Rose Ann Aveline, Clarks Green, to Dawn M. Shelley, Wyoming; a property at 308 Crest Drive, Clarks Green, for $180,000. FEDERAL TAx LiENS ■ Robert and Elaine Ufberg, P.O. Box 625, Waverly Twp.; $11,003.26. ■ Gilbert J. and Cherilee Murray, 101 Marcaby Lane, South Abington Twp.; $33,431.14. LAwSuiTS ■ Nicholas L. Carr, 5 Laurel Hill, Dalton, v. Ann M. Pelicci, Main Street, P.O. Box G, Waverly, seeking an amount in excess of $50,000, plus interest and costs, on two counts, for injuries suffered on or about April 16, 2017, at approximately 5:45 p.m., when the plaintiff was driving south on State Route 407, and a large, diseased Norway Spruce tree on the defendant’s premises collapsed and fell on the plaintiff’s automobile; P. Timothy Kelly, Gregory J. Pascale, attorneys. ■ Amanda Kovaleski, 103 Fox Run Circle, Clarks Summit, v. Scranton Quincy Hospital LLC,
doing business as Moses Taylor Hospital, 700 Quincy Ave., Scranton, seeking in excess of $50,000, which amount is in excess of the amount requiring compulsory arbitration pursuant to the applicable statute of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Lackawanna County local rules of court, for injuries suffered June 15 in a fall while a patient in the short procedure unit; Jamie J. Anzalone and Kelly M. Ciravolo, attorneys. ESTATES FiLED ■ Nicholas Homick Jr., 205 Chapman Lake Road, Scott Twp., letters testamentary to Sharon Homick, same address. ■ Eugene Ernest Budzinski, 45 Boyarsky Road, Scott Twp., letters of administration to Eric Budzinski, same address. ARDS The following was admitted to the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program for driving under the influence: ■ Lamont Jay Salt, 39, 8505 Zydecki Ave. SW, Albuquerque, N.M., stopped June 3 by Waverly Twp. police.
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Basketball camp registration open SOUTH ABINGTON TWP. — Registration is now open for Clarks Summit University’s (CSU) Big Blue Basketball Camp. Young athletes entering first through eighth grades can enjoy a week focused on sportsmanship, fun and basketball fundamentals at CSU’s Recreation Center on campus. The camp will run July 1–5, with no camp on July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. First through fourth-grade athletes will participate from 9 a.m. to noon. Fifth through eighthgrade students will enjoy camp from 1:30-4:30 p.m. A discount for multiple campers of the same family is available. Wes Uffelman, athletic director and assistant men’s basketball coach, says the camp not only teaches fundamentals of the game of basketball, it also “uses the game of basketball to teach kids the fundamentals of life.” He believes it is fulfilling to see the children grow and improve their skills. Brian Deschaine, CSU’s head men’s basketball coach,
will lead the camp as director. He previously coached at the high school level stateside and Deschaine at William Carey Academy in Bangladesh. As a four-year letter winner and a three-year starter, Deschaine played college basketball at Eastern Nazarene College, where he was a member of the 1996-97 ECAC Championship Team. He earned a degree in psychology at Eastern and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education and Master of Education from CSU. Through the camp, he hopes to connect with the community around the university. “We’re new to the area,” he said. “Our kids are getting involved with local sports teams, and I’m looking forward to taking this opportunity to grow more relationships with the community.”
Not only does he have experience as a coach, athletic director, physical education teacher and principal, Deschaine also served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He has 18 years of experience leading camps for elementary school age children, and he also brings a unique perspective as a father to three boys around that age range. “It’s an opportunity for them to be active and learn the game of basketball from a fundamental perspective,” Deschaine said. “We coach in a way they can learn basketball and also have fun doing it. The goal is for them to learn to enjoy the game.” Counselors, many of whom are CSU student-athletes, enjoy passing on their knowledge to the younger students. While campers learn how to improve in basketball, the student-athlete coaches build leadership and teamwork skills. Samuel Dodd, a junior at CSU, helped coach at the camp last summer, which helped him discover a love for teaching.
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Campers watch as counselor Samuel Dodd demonstrates a drill at CSU’s Big Blue Basketball Camp. “It’s an opportunity to let them give back to the community and pass on things they’ve learned to the kids ... They’re looking to invest in the kids and connect with them,” Deschaine said.
Big Blue soccer camp CSU will also host a Big Blue Soccer Camp for young athletes Aug. 12–16. For more information about that and the basketball camp, visit ClarksSummitU.edu/bigblue, call 570-585-9322 or email sportscamps@ ClarksSummitU.edu.
school Briefs honor societies Lebanon Valley College Nicole Martin of Clarks Summit was recently inducted into Kappa Delta Pi at Lebanon Valley College during the college’s annual Inquiry celebration. Martin, a graduate of Lackawanna Trail High School, is pursuing a bachelor of science in early childhood education and special education at The Valley. Education students are eligible for membership in Kappa Delta Pi, the international honor society in education. Founded in 1911, Kappa Delta Pi represents knowledge, duty and power. Pioneering from its beginning by including women as well as men, KDP grew from a local chapter to the international organization it is today, comprising 600 chapters and more than 40,000 members. Albert Einstein, George Washington Carver, Eleanor Roosevelt and Margaret Mead are just a few of the historically known members. The University of Scranton ■ Four Abington-area residents were among the 38 University of Scranton students inducted into Chi Delta Rho, the university’s chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, the international honor society for counseling. The international honor society was established in 1985 to recognize outstanding achievement and service within the profession of counseling. The university’s chapter of the honor
society was established in 1994. Graduate students inducted were: Harrison Wolff of Clarks Summit Morgan Craig of Waverly Township Tessa Werner of South Abington Township Stacey Watkins of South Abington Township ■ Fahad Ashraf of Clarks Summit was among the 22 University of Scranton students inducted into Beta Beta Beta, the national honor society for biology. For induction into the honor society, students must have completed at least three biology courses, maintained at least a 3.0 grade point average in biology, and be in good academic standing at the university. The honor society encourages undergraduate biological research through presentations at conventions, publication in the journal BIOS, and research/travel grants. The university’s chapter of the honor society was established in 1994. Ashraf is a junior majoring in biology at the Jesuit university. ■ Grace Gallagher of Dalton, a junior accounting major, and Abigale Sutton of Clarks Summit, a junior strategic communication major, were among the 17 University of Scranton students inducted into Omega Beta Sigma, the women’s business honor society. Induction is open to students who major or minor in business, have at least sophomore aca-
demic standing, and have a grade point average of 3.25 or higher. The University’s honor society was established in 1982.
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Poll contributor Cornell University Murray S. Fallk, a junior at Cornell University, has been acknowledged as a contributor to the April edition of the AEI Political Report, a monthly poll compilation of the American Enterprise Institute. Fallk, a Dean’s List student, is spending this semester at Cornell’s Washington, D.C. campus. As part of his major’s studies in Policy Analysis and Management he is engaged in an internship with AEI, and his contribution involved their report of polling about the subjects of a Green New Deal and Climate Change. He is a 2016 graduate of Abington Heights High School, and is the son of Attorney and Mrs. David I. Fallk of Clarks Summit.
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Wilda Jean Morgan Shiffer April 10, 2019
Wi l d a J e a n M o r g a n Shiffer, Clarks Summit, died Wednesday morning, April 10 at Regional Hospital in Scranton. She was the widow of Donald Morgan, who died in 1972; and Donald Shiffer, who died in 2008. Born in Scranton, the daughter of the late Abram and Verna Rose Hendershot Ace, before retirement, she was the auditor for Penn Star B a n k , wh e r e s h e w a s employed for 40 years. She was a member of the Clarks Summit Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Dennis Morgan and his wife, Edith J., Graham, Wash.; two stepgrandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. She was also preceded by her brother, Donald W. Ace, who died in 1990. Funeral was Saturday at 10 a.m. from the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church,
1310 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit, with services by the Rev. Andrew Weidner, pastor. Interment followed in Milwaukee Cemetery. Friends were invited to call on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State Street, Clarks Summit. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the donor’s favorite charity.
Mildred Misura April 3, 2019
Mildred Misura, 94, South Abington Twp., recently passed away at Allied Hospice, Scranton. Born in Olyphant, to the late Stanley and Barbara Spulnick Misiura, she attended St. Michael’s Elementary School and was a graduate of Olyphant High School. Mildred worked in Michigan during WWII as one of the many women known as “Rosie the Riveter.” She eventually moved to New York City and was employed by General Public Utilities. She began as a clerk, then secretary to the treasurer, ending her career at GPU as assistant treasurer in Parsippany, N.J. After retirement, she returned to Northeast Pennsylvania, settling in South Abington Twp. For their care and kindness, the family would like to thank the staff at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Mid Valley Health Care, Mid Valley Manor and Allied Hospice. Mildred is survived by a brother, Edward, New Jersey; sisters, Barbara Borys,
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Church of the Epiphany plans barbecue GLENBURN TWP. — The acolytes of the Church of the Epiphany will host their annual Adrian Miller Memorial Chicken Barbecue on Sunday, April 28 from 3-6 p.m. For years, Adrien Miller would be found barbecuing the chickens, basting them with his secret recipe sauce. About 25 years ago, he passed on his recipe to Rick Little, the church’s acolyte leader and the barbecue became a fundraiser for the acolytes’ annual trip to the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., for the National Acolyte Festival in October. Little reports that Epiphany has been in attendance at the festival for 39 consecutive years – longer than all but two churches in the country, one being the National Cathedral itself. The barbecue will be held in the parish hall with takeouts available. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under. While it is preferred that reservations be made by calling the church at 5631564, walk-ins are welcome while supplies last. For more infor mation and directions to the Submitted Photo church, visit epiphanyglenThe annual Adrian Miller Memorial Chicken Barbecue is scheduled for Sunday, April burn.org.
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Michig an; and Marion Banko, Scranton. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, greatnephews and cousins. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Stanley, John, Anthony, Louis, Joseph, Eugene and Walter; sisters Josephine Wilson, Helen Jackson and Genevieve Misiura. Per written request by Mildred, there will be no viewing or service. Interment, St. Michaels Cemetery, Blakely. Arrangements by Robert E. Decker Funeral Home, Peckville.
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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 sacra-
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ment 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 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 y 1 3 1 0@ co m c a s t .n et ; clarkssummitumc.com. Rev. Andy Weidner is pastor. 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. 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. 570-563-2206. Heritage Baptist, 415 Venard Road, Clarks Summit. Sunday service 9 a.m. Heritage Kids (babies - 4th grade), 9-11:45 a.m. Adult and student classes, 10:45 a.m. Glenn Amos is pastor. 570-587-2543, info@wearehbc.com, wearehbc.com. Hillside Haven Community Church, (Formerly Summit Baptist Bible Church) 232 Noble Road S. Abington Twp. Worship services Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Services: Student Ministries Grades 6-12; 6:30 p.m – 8:30 p.m. Lead Pastor is Don Roe. 570-586335. 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 a.m. Email: spolachurch@gmail.com www.spolachurch.weebly. com. Our Lady of the Snows P a r i s h : Pa s t o r: M s g r. 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, Confes-
sions 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 parke r h i l l @ p a rke r h i l l . o r g . parkerhill.org. St. Gregory Parish, 330 N. Abington Road in Clarks Green. Weekday Mass: 7 a.m. Reconcilation 4-4:45 p.m. Saturday. Weekend Masses: 5 p.m. Saturday, 8 and 10 a.m. and noon Sunday. Rev. John M. Lapera is p a s t o r. 5 7 0 - 5 8 7 - 4 8 0 8 . churchofstgreg@gmail.com. St. Patrick, 205 Main St. in Nicholson. Mass schedule: Saturday, 4 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. Email: spolachurch@gmail.com. spolachurch.weebly.com. Trinity Lutheran, 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 George J. Mathews. office@TrinityLutheranCS. Church office: 570-587-1088. Preschool: 570-586-5590. TrinityLutheranCS.com. Waverly Community, 101 Carbondale Road. 10 a.m. Sundays: Badge of Honor, ages 2 to 12, to help children g row in their character, understanding of the Bible and relationship with Jesus Christ. 10 a . m . S u n d ay s : S u n d ay school. 11 a.m. Sundays: worship service, 7 p.m. We d n e s d ay s : H o u s e Church. Contact the church for the location. Pastor is the Rev. James Cohen. 570-587-2280. james@waverlycommunitychurch.org. Waverly United Methodist, 105 Church St. in Waverly. Worship service Sunday at 9 a.m. Pastor is Rev. Michelle Whitlock. 570-586-8166; waverlyumc@ gmail.com. Send updates or additions about your Abington-area church to suburbanweekly@ timesshamrock.com.
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GIA REVIELLO | Waverly Comm-entary
Springtime at the Comm WAVERLY TWP. — Each year, the Waverly Community House (Comm) celebrates the arrival of spring with the Annual House and Garden Show. This show, deeply rooted in the Comm’s history, has served as a decadeslong tradition in the community and raises funds for the continuation of quality programming and events. While the event has evolved throughout the years, it has always promoted ways to make our community spaces more vibrant for the long, warm days ahead. In the mid-1950’s, the Waverly Community House began an initiative to provide new programming aimed toward beautifying and enhancing both indoor and outdoor living spaces. This began with the creation of a series of Garden Talks held throughout the year on a variety of different subjects. Early topics covered in these instructional sessions included “Spring Bulbs,” “Cultivating and Caring for Your Garden,” “How to Care for House Plants,” and “Japanese Flower Arrangements,” among others. Popularity quickly rose as classes filled to capacity each year. This prompted the Comm to organize a Garden Committee,
tasked with creating events and programs centered on related topics. In November of 1957, the first Green Thumb Sale and Exhibit was held at the Comm. This show featured decorative arrangements and “a great variety of rare house plants, floral bouquets and bird sanctuaries.” It was successful and continued to be held in conjunction with the Garden Talks each fall during the remainder of the decade. This popularity eventually spurned the creation of a more festive springtime event titled the Yard and Garden Show in 1959. This show featured 25 displays of interest such as annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, furniture and lawn equipment. There were also presentations dedicated to outdoor cooking and lounging. Commercial vendors were at the event in addition to a number of government and public organizations such as the Pennsylvania Game Commission, Department of Forests and Waters and the Scranton Bird Club. The Yard and Garden Show was successful and eventually evolved into the Seedling Sale, finally becoming the House and Garden Show.
This show, currently held at The Comm, retained elements from its predecessors while adding a new spin on the event to include a luncheon and more vendor spaces. The common theme, however, has always focused on innovative ways to make our community a little brighter. This year’s event This year’s House and Garden Show will be held at the Waverly Community House on Sunday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will feature home, garden, farm to table edibles and merchandise from both new and returning vendors. There will be gifts, flowers, and unique pieces for your home, kitchen and garden. A luncheon will be catered SubmItted PhotoS by the Waverly Deli and the A scene from a Yard and Garden Show in the 1950s at the Waverly Community Comm Bakeshop will be open, as well as the Upstairs House. Thrift Shop. More than thirty vendors are scheduled to showcase their displays at the show including Distinctively Raisa, Annie’s Country Kitchen, Mount Pleasant Herbary and more. The suggested donation for admission is $5. Proceeds will allow the Comm to continue to provide quality educational, recreational and cultural programming to the community.
Wescott’s Hardware was a vendor at the Waverly Community House’s Yard and Garden show in the 1950s.
Friendship that flows from the heart cannot be frozen by adversity, as the water that flows from the spring cannot solidify in winter.
A Scranton Dry Goods Co. stand at a Yard and Garden show at the Waverly Community House in the 1950s.
JOSHUA ARP | Green SCene
Chaos and cosmos The past few days I have had the privilege of working with a friend who teaches philosophy. At this time of year, our days are filled with renewal tasks: We remove wind-blown leaves from planting beds, we cut down died-back perennials, we re-dig edges of beds, and we replace depleted mulch. Because he keeps repeating a mantra, “returning cosmos to chaos,” he has me thinking about the larger meanings of cultivation. Before we enter that realm, however, join me on a short jaunt just north of Fleetville. Here, my friend owns a small pond that seems to be descending into chaos. At least a dozen trees that formerly lined the pond are now strewn down, a few reaching into the pond restricting paddle boat navigation. Yet a closer look reveals that this “chaos” is the “cosmos-ification” work of beavers. In other words, the beavers are disordering the human world by ordering the beaver world. Here, beavers are unique among creatures.
Except for humans, I am unaware of creatures that create and utilize large-scale ecological changes. “If a tree falls in the middle of the forest . . ,” even if a human is not there to hear it, it might have been a beaver that cut it down. And it might be a beaver that is changing that forest stream to a swamp. And it might be a beaver that is drowning the surrounding trees in that swamp. Apart from human intervention, there is a “beaver-ication” of that otherwise stable forest. The beaver philosophers are returning beaver cosmos to beaver chaos. Now when we reintroduce humans and the notion of cultivation to the equation, there are three angles by which to debate the nature of the end product, or as my friend puts it, “cosmos.” By the way, cosmos is an ancient Greek term. In Greek, to quote Eric Clapton, when a woman “puts on her makeup and brushes her long blonde hair,” she is cosmosing. But staying with Clapton, here is the tricky part.
At least in Clapton’s conclusion, the brushed hair is cosmos. To a beaver, cutting and using the hair would be cosmos. To Clapton and the beaver, unbrushed hair would be chaos. But I am interested in exploring that for nature, the unbrushed hair would be cosmos. In other words, if there are trees in a forest, and there are no humans or beavers around, is that chaos or cosmos? Further, moderns usually use “cosmos” to describe outer space. In space, since there is no human or beaver cultivation (other than “space junk”), is that really chaos? Writing as an organic practitioner, one of my soapboxes is to recognize nature’s cosmos and work with it. But from the cosmos perspective, human cultivation of any kind represents just a human-izing of the landscape and not a return from chaos. 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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TERI LYON | SUBURBAN FAMILY
‘Planet happy’ Last weekend my 7-year-old granddaughter, Rachel, made a sign for the recycling container in my kitchen. She traced “the earth” with a paper plate onto a simple sheet of white paper. Then she drew “the continents” inside the circle, colored them green and the water around them, blue. Above her earth she wrote the words, “Planet happy.” The impromptu project was inspired by a little talk we were having about Earth Day, which is Monday, April 22, this year. It is more than a child’s artwork that a grandmother is proud to hang up in her home. It is a reminder that we adults should care for our home that extends far beyond our house and our property. And, we should teach that responsibility to our children. I am not going to pretend that my family goes through extreme measures to save the planet. I am the first to admit that I get caught up in my busy world of work, kids and house and don’t do everything possible to nurture the world we live in. But we do have a general interest in going green. My college-age daughter and her peers are particularly interested in protecting the planet. I learn from them and have confidence that they have the right idea for now and for the future. Even if you’re busy 24/7, there are some basic environment-friendly things you can do that aren’t hard and don’t take up too much time. Stop using plastic bottled water. We have green-
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A friendly reminder that recycling makes the planet happy from Rachel Hitchcock and friend. graded to a filtration pitcher at home, thanks to a Christmas present from my daughter, Stephanie. Not only does it help the environment but it saves me lugging cases of bottled water from the supermarket every week. There are many good systems on the market these days. In addition to your filtration pitcher at home you can find a number of pretty and functional refillable personal water bottles for when you’re on the go. You can get one that says your name or “Abington Comets,” or choose from a multitude of other designs for you and your kids. If you still use plastic, then by all means, recycle. Even though we have practically cut out bottled water completely, we still recycle plastic milk and juice cartons and paper. Get your kids interested by having them decorate your recycling tub or make a game out of recycling by offering a prize to the one who recycles the most in a week. Try composting, or being selective with your
trash. Put items such as fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds and filters, crushed egg shells, natural tea bags and loose tea, cooked rice and pasta in a compost heap in your yard. Composting enriches the soil and is a good natural fertilizer. Under our sink we keep a small container for composting that we empty outside daily. And we keep a list of composting items on our refrigerator. Inside the house, switch to energy-efficient light bulbs and natural soaps, cleaning products and detergents. When you’re out walking with the kids in one of the Abington area’s beautiful parks or walking trails, teach them to be respectful by not littering. And if you see litter on the ground, toss it into a trash can. This little list is only the beginning of things your family can do it help the planet. Even one step is a step in the right direction. Teri Lyon is a mom, grandmom and freelance writer who lives in Glenburn Township with her cat.
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2 19 AEM EASTER AEM CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY 25 Church Hill Rd, (Glenburn Twp), Clarks Summit, PA Good Friday April 19 Cross Walk starts at Nativity Roman Catholic Church, Tunkhannock, 11.30 am Good Friday Service, Church of the Epiphany, 5:00 pm Good Friday Liturgy, St. Peter’s Tunkhannock, 7:00 pm Holy Saturday, April 20 Vigil of Easter, 5:00 pm Easter Day April 21 Joyful Holy Eucharist with Music and Choirs, 11:00 am CHURCH OF ST. GREGORY 330 North Abington Road, Clarks Summit, PA Good Friday 8:30 am - Morning prayer - Our Lady of the Snows 3:00 pm - Stations of the Cross 7:00 pm - Celebration of the Lord’s Passion and Death Holy Saturday 8:30 am - Morning prayer – Our Lady of the Snows 2:00 pm - Blessing of the Easter Baskets St. Gregory Rectory, Lower level 8:00 pm Easter Vigil Easter Sunday 8:00 am - Mass 10:00 am - Mass 12:00 pm - Mass CLARKS GREEN ASSEMBLY OF GOD 204 South Abington Rd, Clarks Green, PA Good Friday Communion April 19 Noon to 1pm Easter Sunday Celebrations 9am & 11am
CLARKS GREEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 119 Glenburn Road, Clarks Green, PA Maundy Thursday April 18 6-8 pm Reflection and Prayer Good Friday April 19 7:00 pm
Easter Sunday April 1 10:00 am Easter Worship CHINCHILLA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 411 Layton Road South Abington Twp, PA 18410 Holy Thursday 7:00 PM Easter Sunday Celebration Worship Service 10:00 AM CLARKS SUMMIT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1310 Morgan Hwy, Clarks Summit, PA Good Friday March 30 7:00 pm – Stations of the Cross Easter Sunday April 1 Easter Sunrise Service – 6:30 am – Holy Communion - Breakfast Easter Service - 8:00 am and 10:00 am – Holy Communion - Choirs and Orchestra COUNTRYSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 14011 Orchard Drive, Clarks Summit, Pa Good Friday April 19 6:30 pm Service Easter Sunday April 21 6:30 am Sunrise Service 10:00 am Easter Service DALTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 125 South Turnpike Road, Dalton, PA Good Friday April 19 7 pm Easter Sunday April 21 11 am Easter Worship Celebration Easter Cantata April 28 10 am FACTORYVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 162 College Avenue, Factoryville, PA Easter Sunday April 21 7 am Easter Sunrise at Factoryville Cemetery Breakfast served at Factoryville UMC after cemetery Easter Service 9 am Easter Cantata April 27 7pm
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 300 School Street, Clarks Summit, PA Good Friday Service April 19 Noon – 1 pm Easter Sunday April 21 8:30 & 10:00 am Joyful Celebration of the Resurrection of Our Lord Communion will be served. OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CHURCH 301 South State Street, Clarks Summit, PA Good Friday, April 19 8:30 am Morning Prayer – Our Lady of the Snows (OLS) 3:00 pm Good Friday Services – Our Lady of the Snows (OLS) Holy Saturday, April 20 8:30 am Morning Prayer – Our Lady of the Snows (OLS) 1:30 pm Easter Egg Hunt – Our Lady of the Snows (OLS grounds) 2:00 pm Blessing of the Food Baskets – Our Lady of the Snows (OLS) 8:00 pm Easter Vigil Mass – Our Lady of the Snows (OLS) Easter Sunday, April 21 7:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:15 am Mass – Our Lady of the Snows (OLS) 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am Mass – Church of St. Benedict (CSB) *OLS – Our Lady of the Snows, CSB – Church of St. Benedict TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 205 West Grove St, Clarks Summit, PA Good Friday April 19 7:00 pm Tenebrae Service Easter Sunday April 21 8:15 am Eucharist 10:30 am Eucharist WAVERLY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 105 Church Street, Waverly Easter Sunday April 21 9:00 am Easter Worship Service
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Clarks summit VFw member recognized
MAY 1 The Wyoming Valley During the American Revolution: Presented by Anne Armezzani Wednesday, May 1 at noon at The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St, Clarks Summit. The story of the Wyoming Valley, its importance as the “Bread Basket” for Washington’s army and the daily lives of settlers as the terror of war crept into their valley. Cost is $5. For more information, visit GatheringPlaceCS.org.
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Community Banking Month: During the month of April, the Clarks Summit branch of Citizens Savings Bank, 538 S. State St., Clarks Summit, will host an Art in the Office exhibit of works by students of Abington Heights High School and Lackawanna Trail High School. The bank is also hosting a monetary and item collection for the Dalton Food Pantry. For more information on the Community Banking Month programs,
visit citizens-savings.com. Shopping spree raffle: Clarks Summit Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a grocery shopping spree raffle at Gerrity’s Supermarket in Clarks Summit. First prize is three minutes to fill as many carts as you can, second prize is a $100 gift card and third prize is a $50 gift card. Raffle tickets are $10 each or three for $25. A reception will be held Monday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. the fire hall, with the drawing taking place at 7 p.m. Winner need not be present to qualify. The shopping spree will be held Wednesday, May 22 at 6 a.m. at Gerrity’s Supermarket. The winner must agree to the guidelines available at clarkssummitfire.com. For tickets or more information, call 570-586-9656, ext. 4. Community garden volunteers sought: This season’s Waverly Community Garden continues to share fresh produce with local food pantries and other programs. Anyone interested in volunteering to help with the
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garden can sign up on the its Facebook page at bit. ly/2KzuhBi. The Chinchilla Hose Company’s Annual Lenten Pizza Sale: Continuing each Friday through Good Friday, April 19. Orders must be made in advance from 3-7 p.m. by calling 570-586-5726. Square trays of red and white pizza cost $13 and brocolli pizza is $14. Keystone College Observatory spring series: Wednesdays, April 24 and Fridays, April 19 and 26, at 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Thomas G. Capillary ’60 Observatory, Fleetville. The programs are free, with no registration required. Observation depends on the weather. Contact Jo-Ann Kamichitis, Observatory Director at 570945-8402 for more information. Abington Heights Class of 1969 reunion: The committee is seeking contact information including telephone, e-mail and residential address, along with any other pertinent information, for
those interested in a 50th reunion this year. Email your info or questions to: khick07@comcast.net or call 570-881-3186. Adult volleyball nights: every Monday, from 6-8 p.m. at the Newton Recreation Center. Players of all skill levels are welcome. The cost is $2. For more information, call 570-586-7808 or visit bit. ly/2UV6OjP or the center’s Facebook page. Pickleball: every Tuesday, from 4-6 p.m. and Saturdays, from 3-5 p.m. at the Newton Recreation Center. The sport of pickleball has elements of tennis, table tennis and badminton, with players using a racket and ball. Players of all skill levels are welcome. The cost is $2. For more information, call 570-586-7808 or visit bit. ly/2UV6OjP or the center’s Facebook page. Open gym: every Thursday, from 6-8 p.m. at the Newton Recreation Center. The most popular activity during this time is basketball, which is open to all ages. Children
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Newly elected officers of Abington Post 7069, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Clarks Summit. From left: Steuart Bailey, installing officer; Herman Johnson, trustee; Patrick Williams, chaplain; Michael Rogan, judge advocate; Donald Jones, commander; John Arre, junior vice commander; Nicholas Shyshuk, trustee; John Glucksnis, trustee; Eugene Barkasy, trustee, and Michael McLane, quartermaster/adjutant.
Richard Broxton was presented with an award recognizing his many years of service as the chairman of the annual Buddy Poppy campaign at Abington Memorial Post 7069, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Clarks Summit. From left: Commander Donald Jones, Broxton and Chaplain Patrick Williams. FROM PAGE 2
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Abington Heights beats West Scranton Photos from Abington Heights’ 10-2 win over West Scranton on April 8 at Volpe Field at the University of Scranton. More photos from this event can be viewed online and are available for purchase from our photo store at abingtonsuburban.com.
CHRiSToPHER DoLAN / STAFF PHoToS Abington Heights’ Joey Barcia rounds third during a Abington Heights’ Connor Newman reacts after scoring a run during a baseball baseball game against West Scranton at the game against West Scranton at the University of Scranton’s Volpe Field on Monday, University of Scranton’s Volpe Field on Monday, April 8. April 8.
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Bird watch: Lacawac Sanctuary will host a bird watch with guides from the Audubon Society of Northeast Pennsylvania at on May 4 at 8 a.m. A trail cleanup will follow at 9. Hike: Nathaniel Whitmore of the Delaware Highlands Mushroom Society will lead a short hike while pointing out edible spring plants on April 20 at 10 a.m. at Lacawac Sanctuary, 94 Sanctuary Road, Lake Ariel. Cost is $10 or $5 for sanctuary members. Scholarship shoot: Factoryville Sportsmen’s Club will host the annual Fred Loch Memorial Scholarship Shoot May 5 at 9 a.m. at its sporting clays course on Lake Winola Road to support scholarships at Lackawanna Trail and Tunkhannock. Additional information: Carl Tylutki, 570-945-3137, Fred Rose, 570-903-5755, or fscweb.org. Softball: Fran’s Sunday Men’s League is reorganizing. Deadline to register is April 25. Additional information: 570-347-6964. Wildlife program: Specialists from Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center will present birds of prey, mammals and reptiles that they’ve cared for while discussing ways that wildlife adapt to survive in a program May 18 at 10 a.m. at the Lacawac Sanctuary, 94 Sanctuary Road, Lake Ariel. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children.
IN HISTORY
Abington Heights’ John Deibert celebrates with his teammates after scoring a run during a baseball game against West Scranton at the University of Scranton’s Volpe Field on Monday, April 8.
Abington Heights’ John Deibert leans back to avoid getting hit with a throw to third during a baseball game against West Scranton at the University of Scranton’s Volpe Field on Monday, April 8.
Abington Heights’ Connor Newman slides into home to score a run before West Scranton catcher Cameron Butka can make the catch during a baseball game at the University of Scranton’s Volpe Field on Monday, April 8.
30 years ago: Rob Harris of Abington Heights was named Lackawanna League wrestler of the year for the second straight season. 20 years ago: Adam Smith singled home Paul Clark with the winning run in Abington Heights’ 11-10 win over Wallenpaupack. 10 years ago: Julie Hubbard had three goals to lead Abington Heights to the Red Lion girls soccer tournament championship with wins over Central York, 4-2, and Shippensburg, 3-0.
BOWLING SCORES The Alley Cats Bowling League’s recent scores are as follows.
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Abington Heights’ Andrew Miller celebrates with his teammates after a win over West Scranton during a baseball game at the University of Scranton’s Volpe Field on Monday, April 8.
Abington Heights wins tennis showdown STAFF REPORT
Led by Rory Harris, Abington Heights knocked off its rival Scranton Prep, 4-1, on April 10 in a Lackawanna League boys tennis showdown. “Scranton Prep is a great team and this was a hardfought battle,” Harris said, who played at No. 3 singles in last season’s loss to the Cavaliers, but elevated to No. 1 singles this spring and had an important win over S c r a n t o n P r e p ’s M a t t Tressler, 6-4, 6-2.
“We just needed to focus on playing not to lose and playing to win. That’s what carried us to victory. After last year when we lost, this year to win and still be undefeated feels pretty good.” Sam Weis had his seventh straight victory at No. 3 singles, defeating Dan Zych, 6-4, 6-1. Abington Heights secured the overall win by sweeping the doubles matches. Chris Hobbie teamed with Jake Rosenstein to beat Matt Tatulli and James Cavely, 6-1,
6-1, and the team of Charlie Putska-Nadov Griver beat Nick Genco-Brenden Braatz, 4-6, 6-2, 10-2 in a third-set tiebreaker. Earlier last week, the Comets defeated Valley View, 3-2.
Baseball Evan Dempsey and Scott Gilbert each had triples, while Joey Barcia and Connor Newman had doubles as part of a 13-hit attack as Abington Heights defeated West Scranton, 10-2. Gilbert also drove in three,
and Barcia, Newman and Nick Notari each had two hits to lead the Comets. The Comets also defeated Western Wayne, 9-1. Barcia homered and had two RBIs and Notari drove in three runs.
Softball Catherine Anne Kupinski hit a three-run homer in a four-run first inning and Mara Hamm worked her way out of a bases-loaded jam at a key juncture, and Abington Heights went on to beat West
Scranton, 11-4, in a Lackawanna League Division I game.
Track & Field In a Lackawanna League Division I-II crossover, Antonio Maletta won the 110 hurdles, the 300 hurdles and the triple jump, while also contributing to a win in the 1,600 relay to lead Abington Heights to a 113-36 win over North Pocono. Stephen Haggerty added wins in the 1,600 and 3,200 and Ryan Flynn won the shot and discus for the Comets.
Team standings: Wildcats - 70, Lynx - 66.5, Manx - 63.5, Tigers - 58.5, Bobcats - 57.5, Calicos - 56.5, Siamese - 53.5 and Panthers - 38. High individual game: Anna Aten - 201, Judy Mahlstedt - 196 and Bette Connell - 183. High individual series: Anna Aten - 493, Carole Hamersly - 467 and Linda Sproul - 451. High team game: Calicos - 746, Wildcats - 719 and Lynx - 708. High team series: Calicos - 2025, Lynx - 2009 and Wildcats - 1964.
April 9 Team Standings: Wildcats - 71, Lynx - 67.5, Manx - 66.5, Calicos - 59.5, Tigers - 59.5, Bobcats - 58.5 Siamese - 56.5 and Panthers - 41. High Individual Game: Bette Connell - 181, Carole Hamersly - 175, Judy Mahlstedt and Anna Aten - 169. High Individual Series: Bette Connell - 485, Judy Mahlstedt - 471, Barb Borek - 450. High Team Game: Manx - 724, Calicos - 717 and Siamese - 671. High Team Series: Calicos - 2076, Manx - 2024 and Siamese - 1930.
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Briefs: A re-telling of the biblical Easter story FROM PAGE 1
There was blood everywhere. I looked down and almost passed out. My ear was on the ground. “But that’s not even the craziest part.” Malchus tugged on his right ear lobe as he spoke. “Jesus just reached out and touched my ear, and it was completely healed,” he continued. “I’m still in shock.” Malchus said he doesn’t know if any charges will be filed for the alleged attack. Once Jesus was arrested, everyone who was with him scattered and there was no more trouble, according to the anonymous guard, who also confirmed Malchus’ story.
Controversy surrounds three-man crucifixion JERUSALEM -- Yesterday’s scene at Golgotha
was not for the faint of heart. Blood flowed like a river, covering the ground and the garments of anyone who wasn’t careful enough to stay out of the way, as the Roman soldiers conducted the crucifixion. Men’s angry shouts and women’s anguished cries drowned out the labored breathing of the three dying men, one of whom was the rabbi Jesus of Nazareth. The rabbi, along with thieves, Dismas and Gestas, was beaten, flogged, subjected to various other forms of torture and humiliation and nailed to a cross at the top of the hill. After his arrest two nights ago, the controversial rabbi was brought before the high priest and the Sanhedrin for extensive questioning. But Jesus didn’t say much during the unofficial
trial, which was held at night. A long lineup of witnesses did the majority of the talking, and most of their testimonies contradict each other. In the end, it was Jesus’ answer to one simple question from Caiaphas that sealed his fate. “Are you the Messiah, the Son of God?” the high priest asked. “Yes, it is as you say,” Jesus answered. With that, Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin charged Jesus with blasphemy and deemed him worthy of death. Since they cannot legally convene a session at night, however, the Sanhedrin held a special meeting at daybreak to deliver the official death sentence. They then turned the prisoner over to Gov. Pilate, who questioned him some more. Then, at the urging of the crowds of people, the governor ordered Jesus to be flogged and handed over
resurrected from the dead. Peter, one of the rabbi’s disciples, said he doesn’t know what to make of the disappearance. “The women came over this morning babbling something about an angel and Jesus rising from the dead, but I didn’t believe them,” Peter said, on his way back to town after investigating the empty tomb. “But now … Well, I don’t know what to believe.” The guards, on the other hand, accuse Peter and the other disciples of Body of crucified stealing the body in the rabbi disappears middle of the night to JERUSALEM -- After stage a resurrection. three days in a sealed and “We knew this would guarded tomb, the body of happen,” said Annas, one the crucified rabbi, Jesus of the chief priests. “Many of Nazareth was discovpeople heard Jesus say ered missing yesterday while he was alive that he morning. would rise from the dead, Some people speculate the and we were afraid somecorpse was stolen. But othone would try and pull a ers subscribe to a more rad- stunt like this. That’s why ical theory that Jesus was we requested a guard for
for crucifixion. “I wash my hands of this,” Pilate said in an official statement to the press. “I offered the crowd an out. It is my tradition to release one prisoner of the people’s choosing during Passover, and I gave them the choice between Jesus and the notorious criminal, Barabbas. They chose Barabbas. There was nothing left for me to do. “Jesus’ blood is on their hands, not mine.”
the tomb, but I guess we should have requested more men.” Meanwhile, two women are circulating a different story around the city. “We saw him with our own eyes,” said Mary Magdalene, with tears and a smile. She said she visited the tomb with her friend, also named Mary. “We went to the tomb to anoint the body with spices, but he was gone. Then the ground shook and an angel appeared and told us Jesus was alive.” The other Mary nodded with enthusiasm, as her friend shared the account. “Yes,” she agreed. “We were so happy and excited, we ran back to tell the others. But on our way in to town, we saw him - we saw Jesus alive.” She paused in emotional silence, before adding, “He is risen.”
CGAG: Behind the scenes of the ‘SONrise’ drama FROM PAGE 1
Julio Asencio of Clarks Summit played the part of Pilot. “Pilot wanted to keep the peace,” Asencio said. “He was in a sticky situation and in the end he gave up and gave the crowd what they wanted. He washed his hands of it. It’s the lesser of two evils in his mind, but it was his ruling that ultimately allowed Jesus to be crucified and his soldiers who nailed Jesus to the cross.” “SONrise” revealed, through drama and music, the temptation, miracles and relationships of Jesus. It also portrayed his betrayal by Judas, as well as his death and resurrection. Tammy White of Newton Township played the part of Mary Magdalene. “It (the drama) is a good reminder about what is important,” White shared. “This is Easter. This is what it’s all about, at its core. Because of Jesus, Easter changes everything. We wanted to share that.” White and other vocalists sang in the production. Several musical numbers were written by Corey. “I took some popular music that the audience would recognize ... and I wrote new words to the songs. It’s a musical retelling of the story and gift of Christ,” Corey said. Dance performances were written into the drama and a comedy scene, ‘No Place Like Rome’ was added. Several actors played more than one role. “It’s just an amazing bunch of people we had involved this year,” Corey said. “We had all ages. The youngest is less than a month old. And one of our cast members is legally
blind. Our choreographer, Sarah Jayne is excellent. God gave me a vision for what it could be this year and then he brought me the people who could take that vision and make it happen.” Corey’s son, Sam, played the role of Jesus, and her step son, Dez Jr. played Judas. “Many members of the Corey family are in it,” Corey said. “Our church is heavily involved. Members of our congregation and the community are in the cast and crew.” Deb Miller of Newton Township helped with the costuming for the production. “A lot of the costumes, we had from previous years,” she said. “But we have a lot of children in it this year so I had to make Sarah Jayne of Clarks Summit who acted and danced some new ones.” Dancers perform during a song at a rehearsal of in ‘SONrise’ and also choreographed the drama, holds Set, tech and prop crews ‘SONrise,’ an Easter Drama at Clarks Green Assembly three week old daughter Carrie, the youngest member worked behind the scenes. of God. of the cast. Because Corey also played the role of Jesus’ mother, Mary in the drama, she had assistants who directed and organized the cast back stage. “It’s like many moving pieces of a giant puzzle,” she said. “SONrise” is one of many community events put on by Clarks Green Assembly of God Church throughout the year. “There is so much love in this congregation,” Corey shared. “It’s a congregation that loves the community and is always welcoming to everyone.”
Missed it? Keep track of events at Clarks Green Assembly of God by visiting the church’s website, cgassembly.com, and following its Facebook page at facebook.com/cgassembly.
Sam Corey, an actor who portrayed Jesus in ‘SONrise,’ with daughter, Talitha.
Shar Souder applies make up to husband Joe Souder at a dress rehearsal for ‘SONrise,’ an Easter drama that was performed at Clarks Green Assembly of God Church last weekend.
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Snowman contest winners announced CLARKS SUMMIT — The Gathering Place held a snowman contest beginning in February, in which community members were invited to enter photographs of their snowmen. The winners in five categories were recently announced. They are: ■ Best Snowman Family: Maryn and Natalie McArdle. ■ Best Mommy and Daddy Snowmen: Carmella and Francesca Rivera. ■ Best Dressed Snowman: Jake Adonizio. ■ Tallest Snowman: Josh Davis. ■ Best Name for a Snowman: Josh Davis (with “Big Tuna”).
SUBMITTED PHOTO SUBMITTED PHOTO Josh Davis, winner of the ‘Tallest Snowman’ and ‘Best Maryn and Natalie McArdle, winners of the ‘Best Name for a Snowman’ awards. The snowman’s name Jake Adonizio, winner of the ‘Best Dressed Snowman’ was ‘Big Tuna.’ award. Snowman Family’ award. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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Carmella and Francesca Rivera, winners of the ‘Best Mommy and Daddy Snowmen’ award.
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