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A day to pray
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The NeighborWorks property at 316 Summit Ave.
Clarks Summit house gets some TLC from NeighborWorks By Clayton ovER StaFF Writer
CLARKS SUMMIT — The handrail leading up the staircase to the second floor and a cabinet in the basement are all that remain of the old interior of 316 Summit Ave. The house recently went on the market after undergoing a complete interior and exterior renovation, the latest home overhauled through the NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania Property Acquisition and Redevelopment program and the first in the Abingtons, NeighborWorks Chief Business Officer Jen Dougherty said. Although the home now boasts a modern layout, siding, appliances and more, NeighborWorks staff found it in severe disrepair, but structurally sound, when they acquired it more than a year ago, Dougherty said. “The bones of the house were really, really good,” Dougherty said. “It just needed some love.” Wells Fargo bank donated the
home to NeighborWorks through a program offered to nonprofits for community and urban stabilization projects. NeighborWorks Property Acquisition and Redevelopment program is designed to take vacant, blighted properties in neighborhoods and renovate them to impact surrounding property values positively while providing an opportunity for prospective homeowners in the area to buy a house, she said. It also provides a bonus to municipalities and school districts because it puts properties back on the tax rolls. NeighborWorks acquired the home in December 2017 and work on the property took about 10 months, wrapping up in March, Dougherty said. They partnered with Blakelybased NJB Construction Inc. to perform the renovations. The project proved to be part classroom; carpentry and electrical students from Johnson College assisted with the work, Dougherty said. Crews also cleared the backyard, which was
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Jennifer Dougherty, project manager, gives a tour of the new floor design in a NeighborWorks property at 316 Summit Ave. in Clarks Summit on Wednesday, April 24. overgrown, Dougherty said. This will be the sixth house in Lackawanna County renovated through the program, Dougherty said. Others have been restored and sold in Jermyn and Scranton, among other municipalities. All
proceeds from the sales are used to fund programs offered through the nonprofit, including the Aging in Place program, which provides free home repairs to elderly people and Please see House, Page 5
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A passion for theater
South Abington Township native Patti Purcell was named “lead actress in a drama” by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Theatrical Alliance (NEPTA) on April 6. The NEPTA Awards honor excellence in community theater. Purcell won the award for her role as Vivian Bearing, Ph.D. in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “Wit,” written by Margaret Edson. The production was put on by the Scranton theater group Actors Circle in July and directed by Casey Thomas. Purcell, an Abington Heights graduate, trained in New York City. She later lived near Philadelphia before moving back to the Scranton area and working with Actors Circle. She has been involved in theater for almost 40 years. In her role as Vivian Bearing, Purcell portrayed a cancer patient who receives a diagnosis of stage 4 ovarian cancer. Bearing is the play’s narrator and protagonist. A professor of English who specializes in the poetry of John Donne, Bearing has pursued knowledge and her career above everything
else. She is stoic and strong, but through her journey with cancer, she realizes the importance of connection with people as she comes to terms with her life and death. Some thought the role of Bearing must have been relatable for Purcell since she, like the character she portrayed, experienced cancer. But Purcell shared that the role was challenging and stretched her as an actor. The play included a 90-minute section of monologue, and had scholarly language in the script that Purcell worked tirelessly to get right. The role also portrayed the emotional journey Bearing took. Purcell shared that Bearing faced things head on. She had moments of humor and sarcasm, but raw scenes too. “There were moments when there was nobody around, when she didn’t have to play it strong,” Purcell said. “There were moments of vulnerability, of insecurity. I could relate on those levels. I was acting, but there were moments on stage where I could certainly relate. The role itself was a
challenge for me. But it was one I took. I said ‘I need to do this’. It was a needy, raw, memorable and moving role.” “It brought the audience to tears,” Purcell shared. “I think some may have been apprehensive to see it because of the subject matter – cancer. You don’t know what cancer is like unless you’ve come through it. It’s really very hard to tell people about it. It’s still the ‘C’ word. People don’t even like to talk about it.” Purcell was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013. “I was doing the play ‘Dracula,’” Purcell remembered. “I had surgery on Jan 2, 2014. Our show opened at the end of January. I had my chemo treatment on a Wednesday and the show opened on Thursday. ... Even as I was going through my treatment, I still performed. It was like my therapy. When I was on stage, I’d forget about any pain or heartache.” Five years after her surgery and treatment, Purcell is doing fine, but her experience has had Please see Passion, Page 5
The prayer started off normal enough, like that of any child saying grace before a meal. “Dear Jesus, thank you for the food,” began my 4-yearold godson, Colton, his head bowed, eyes closed and hands folded. I was at his family’s house in upstate New York, and we were about to feast on pizza and wings. I expected the prayer to end there, with a simple “amen,” but what Colton said next had me struggling not to laugh out loud. “I pray for Mommy to get twins – a girl, or a boy, or both,” he said. He prayed with such innocence and sincerity, that it would’ve been sinful to laugh. Still, a soft chuckle escaped my lungs before I could suppress it. Colton’s an only child. You may have guessed. I love listening to children pray. They do it with faith that puts most adults to shame. Some people might say kids have no filter, but I prefer to see it as them surrendering everything – no matter how big or small – to God. Whether praying for their preschool teacher’s neighbor’s cousin’s dog’s toenail (Sunday school teachers know what I’m talking about), or petitioning for a baby brother or sister (or both), children hold nothing back. We could all learn from them. Today, Thursday, May 2, is the National Day of Prayer (NDP), an observance established by Congress and signed into law by President Harry Truman in 1952. Held annually on the first Thursday of May, the National Day of Prayer invites “people of all faiths to pray for the nation,” with a mission to “mobilize unified public prayer for America,” according to nationaldayofprayer.org, the website of a privately funded NDP task force. The organization’s theme for this year’s observance is “Love One Another,” based on the words of Jesus in John 13:34: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” (Copied from the English Standard Version.) People are gathering on this day all over America to spread this love and pray for their country and small communities. In Lackawanna County, believers will take part in an event Please see Pray, Page 5
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South Abington Township native Patti Purcell won the NEPTA award for best lead actress in a drama for her role as Vivian Bearing in Actors Circle production of ‘Wit.’
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THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019
COMMUNIty CaleNdar UPCOMING MAY 2 A Practical Guide to Diabetic Meal Planning: Thursday, May 2, 6:30 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Join health writer, nutrition coach and ACSM personal trainer Victoria Frosini to prepare a healthy diabeticfriendly meal of salmon with spring vegetables and a basil mint pesto. The cost is $35. MAY 2 & 3 Spring rummage sale: The United Methodist Women of the Clarks Green UMC, 119 Glenburn Road, will hold their spring rummage sale Thursday, May 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Friday, May 3, 9 a.m. to noon. Proceeds are used for mission projects, both locally and across the world. MAY 2-5 Actors Circle presents ‘Pygmalion’ by George Bernard Shaw: May 2-5 at Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road, Scranton. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8 p.m. and Sunday 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. For reservations, call 570-342-9707 or email tickets@actorscircle.com. For more information, visit Actors Circle on Facebook, or actorscircle.com. MAY 2 & 9 Introduction to Fused Glass: Thursdays, May 2 and 9 at 6 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Michael Swanson will teach the process of arranging multiple pieces of glass, including cut pieces, fit and stringers into complete artistic design that will be fused into one piece of glass. Cost is $30, plus a $45 supply fee. For more
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information, visit GatheringPlaceCS.org. MAY 3 End-of-year dance: A fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade end-of-year dance will be held Friday, May 3, from 6-8 pm. at the Newton Recreation Center. Admission is $10, or free for a child of an adult volunteer. The dance will include games, food and a live DJ. For more information, call 570-586-7808 or visit bit.ly/2UV6OjP or the center’s Facebook page. MAY 3 & 4 Dalton United Methodist Church Spring Rummage Sale: Friday, May 3, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday, May 4, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 125 S. Turnpike Road, Dalton. Friday will include food service and a bake sale. Saturday will include a bag sale and 1/2 price for better table. For more information, call 570-563-1280 or 570-563-1619. Countryside Community Church rummage sale: Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 14011 Orchard Drive, Newton Township. Baked goods and lunch available. A halfprice sale will be held Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 570-587-3206. MAY 4 Rabies clinic: The Humane Society of Wyoming County is sponsoring a low-cost rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m. to noon at the Department of Agriculture Building, Route 92 South, Tunkhannock. Cost is $8 per shot (cash only). Dr. Abbey Jones of the Schultzville Animal Hospital will administer the vaccinations. For safety reasons, all pets must be either leashed or individually caged. Bring the pet’s most recent rabies vaccination certificate, if available. The clinic is open to pets from all counties. For more information, call 570836-4745. MAY 5 The Wally Gordon Community Singers’ spring concert, “Everyday Heroes in Our Community”: Saturday, May 5, at 6 p.m. at Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, 1310 Morgan Highway. Tickets are $5 in advance (available from any choir member), $5 at the door for students and seniors, and $10 at the door for others. All Lackawanna County fire, police and ambulance service providers, as well as active service military members and veterans, will be admitted free of charge if they are in uniform or present ID. All of these community heroes will receive recognition at the concert. The choir will host a dessert reception in the Fellowship Hall immediately after the concert. For more information, visit bit.ly/2LJwABW. MAY 7 & 14 Writing a Resume Introducing You: Tuesdays, May 7 and 14 at The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Sharon McCrone, an experienced job search advisor will get participants started on their resumes. The cost is $15. For more information, visit GatheringPlaceCS.org. MAY 8 Pests! Spotted Lantern Fly info: Wednesday, May 8 at noon at The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Penn State Master Gardeners will share information about identification, damage caused and remedies for this invasive insect that can be devastating to your property. Cost is $5. For more information, visit GatheringPlaceCS.org. MAY 8 & 15 Bring in the Spring Bracelet: Wednesdays, May 8 and 15 at 6 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 304 S . State St., Clarks Summit. Create flexible sterling silver chain bracelets accented by versatile rubber links with jewelry artist Kristie Miller McMahon. Cost is $40 plus a $10 supply fee. For more information, visit GatheringPlaceCS.org. Please see Calendar, Page 3
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John Sabia, left, and Jo-Ann Kamichitis at Keystone College’s Thomas G. Cupillari Observatory in 2012.
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Event shoots for the stars People will get a chance to look through a telescope and explore the night sky, looking for planets, the moon, stars and more on Saturday, May 11. The Lackawanna Astronomical Society will host Astronomy Day at 7:30 p.m. at Keystone College’s Thomas G. Cupillari Astronomical Observatory. The Lackawanna Astronomical Society was formed in 1958 at the Everhart Museum soon after Sputnik was sent up by the Soviet Union. Astronomy days have been held since the 1970s and have been presented at the observatory since the 1980s. The event will include an illustrated slide show featuring images of the moon and planets taken by the society members. There will be free sky and moon maps. Solar scopes will be set up
to safely view the sun before setting over the western horizon. What is visible depends on the sun’s activity. “We show the folks the observatories and the scopes in the buildings and hope it is clear,” said Jo-Ann Kamichitis, observatory director and society president. “Telescopes are set up for safe solar observing before sunset and we observe the first quarter moon, double stars, globular clusters, etc., after dark. Viewers may also see a glimpse of Mars and a nebula or galaxy.” Kamichitis has been a member of the Lackawanna Astronomical Society since 1971. Society members will be there to answer questions. Reservations are not required and admission is free. Event-goers should bring a
jacket or sweater since most viewing takes place outside. Light refreshments will be served. “Last summer, Mars was at its closest since 2003 – the closest in 30,000 years,” said Kamichitis. “It was a very bright noticeable red star in the sky. For two months, in one night you could have seen the four brightest naked eye planets Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars, making the summer Milky Way look like it had been decorated for the holidays. Around here, it was so rainy and cloudy that you only had a few really dark, moonless good nights.” John Sabia has been a member of the Lackawanna Astronomical Society since 1967 and has held every office the club has over the years. “I began to explore the
skies with a small beginner telescope and binoculars,” he said. “I have an interest in minor planets, comets, fireball meteors and planets. I operate the 9.5-inch Clark refractor at the observatory since 1973 and am a public speaker. I also operate the Sky Sentinel Allsky camera that records Fireball meteors from the observatory and parts of New York and New Jersey.” “I think it is always important for people to get out of their houses into the outdoors,” said Kamichitis. “Walk away from the screens of all the electronic devices and experience the awe of a good dark night or a beautiful moonlit one. Regain the connection to the rhythms of nature and notice the cycle of moon phases every month and recognize and follow the sea-
VFW May calendar of events CLARKS SUMMIT — The Abington Memorial VFW Post 7069, 402 Winola Road, will host or participate in the following events this month. VFW House Committee meeting, Thursday, May 2, 6:30 p.m., followed by the VFW monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Kentucky Derby party: Saturday, May 4. Includes basket raffles, a 50/50 raffle, hat contest, food and more. A covered dish sign-up sheet is inside the club. The race starts at 6:30 p.m. Musical entertainment of “Marilyn Kennedy”: Saturday, May 11, 8 p.m. VFW auxiliary monthly meeting and installation of officers: Wednesday, May 15, 6 p.m.
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS ■ Stephanie Sawchak, administrator CTA of the estate of Alice O. Becker, South Abington Twp., to Patrick M. and Kathleen Scanlon, South Abington Twp.; a property at 529 Woodcrest Drive, South Abington Twp., for $213,000. ■ Mark D. Colombo, also known as Mark D. Columbo, and Cara Colombo, also known as Cara D. Columbo, Glenburn Twp., to Daniel D. Sienkiewicz, Waverly Twp.; a property in Benton Twp. for $25,000. ■ Edward Borgna, Scott Twp., and Bonnie Borgna Kiehart, Glenburn Twp., to Mark J. DeLeo, Olyphant; two parcels in Olyphant for $88,000. ■ Theodore J. III and Misha J. Alexander, Amherst, N.Y., to Benjamin W. Simmons and Erika Mendez, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, Carbondale; a property at 500 Maple Ave., South Abington Twp., for $161,710. ■ Steven D. and Laura C. Boddorff, Denver, Colo., to Margaret G. Jani, Fort Myers, Fla.; a property at 212 Beynon Drive, Clarks Green, for $135,000. ■ Douglas K. and Flora A. Kapp, East Coventry Twp.; Gregory J. and Amy Kapp, Jackson Twp., to David Kwiatkowski, Newton Twp.; a property at 1 Midwood Lane, Newton Twp., for $215,000. ■ Robert G. and Alice A.
VFW Auxiliary’s inspection of District 10 with state president Charolette Swaiger: May 17-19 Cemetery flag placement: Saturday, May 18. Volunteers are needed to place flags on veterans’ graves at Abington Hills Cemetery. The group will meet at the post at 8:30 a.m. for coffee and Danishes, then at 9 a.m. will go to the cemetery. Scranton Armed Forces Parade: Saturday, May 18 at 11 a.m. State VFW Auxiliary president Charolette Swaiger will be in the parade. VFW auxiliary district meeting: Sunday, May 19, 1 p.m at the Throop VFW. VFW District 10 meeting: Sunday, May 19, 2 p.m. at the Dunmore VFW.
Memorial day
Memorial Day services on Monday, May 27 are as follows: ■ 8:30 a.m. Abington hills cemetary ■ 9 a.m. South Abington Memorial (at the tank) ■ 9:30 a.m. Clarks green Cemetary ■ 10 a.m. Hickory Grove
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Hileman, Clarks Summit, to Joseph H. Hernandez, Falls; a property at 427 Clark Ave., Clarks Summit, for $174,900. ■ Rose Ann Sabol, California, to Michael D. Magnotta; a property in Ransom Twp. for $140,000. ESTATES FILED
■ Dominick A. Cruciani Jr., also known as Dominick A. Cruciani Jr., M.D., 309 Grayson Drive, Clarks Green, letters testamentary to Dante A. Cancelli, Suite 401, 400 Spruce St., Scranton. ■ Wilda J. Shiffer, also known as Wilda Jean Morgan Shiffer, 412 Grand Ave., Clarks Summit, letters testamentary to Dennis W. Morgan, 23911 60th Ave. E., Graham, Wash. ■ Matt Carpenter, also known as Matt E. Carpenter and Matt Earl Carpenter, 162 Orchard Road, West Abington Twp., letters of administration to Malinda L. Carpenter, same address. ■ Mildred Misura, 53 Abington Gardens Drive, South Abington Twp., letters testamentary to Patricia Noldy, 330 Simpson St., Peckville, and Janet Yetkowskas, 420 Summit Ave., Clarks Summit. ■ Barbara Lee Maiman, also known as Barbara Maiman, 465 Vernard Road, Apt. 206, Clarks Summit, letters testamentary to Earle J. Maiman, 5959 Cherokee Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio.
BENCH WARRANT Judge Thomas Munley has issued the following bench warrant for failure to appear on fines and costs: ■ Marisa Nicole Carter,
Cemetary ■ 11 a.m. Parade starts. ■ After the parade, at approximately 1 p.m., a service will be conducted at the VFW. This will be followed by entertainment by Wand’ring Aloud, a band playing music of the 60s-80s.
11068 Creek Road, Clarks Summit; $2,451.75. MARRIAGE LICENSE ■ Michael Robert Dennis and Sarah Kathryn Huggler, both of Clarks Summit.
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chemically treated lawns, is the perfect time for grubs and crabgrass to thrive. Third, right before the final leaf drop which occurs around Thanksgiving, we had a plowable snow that did not melt until nearly December. This pressed and froze leaves into the not-yetdormant lawns. Areas of turf that did not technically get “snow mold” may have suffocated, particularly in muddy areas where the leaves stuck and froze directly to the soil. So if your lawn suffered from any of these causes, what should you do? First, if you have compaction, you need to aerate your lawn. Not just a token aeration where the guy zips through and makes a hole every four to six inches. No, you need someone to use the
aerator as a rototiller under the grass. Second, if you have Japanese beetle grubs – likely case – do not order more toxic insecticides. Instead, use the long-term biological treatment called Milky Spore. Third, don’t be a rental farmer and continue to deplete the soil by using chemicals to push more growth. Give your newly seeded lawn, shrubs and trees – they all root there – the gift of natural soil amendments that improve soil structure and provide both major and micro-nutrients. 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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One of the funniest memories I have of my granddaughter, Rachel, as a preschooler is when she would hit the “decline” button on my cell phone to prevent an incoming call from interrupting her video game. She would hear the ring tone and automatically hit the button without taking her eyes off her game. Let’s face it. These days much of children’s play time finds them on electronic devices. Last week, The Gathering Place in Clarks Summit hosted “Pop-Up! Kidazzle Play Day” in which children ages 3-8 and their caregivers had the chance to sample toys “that will let a child’s imagination run free,” according to a promotion for the event. Kidazzle Boutique owner Sonia Wysochanski was on hand with the latest games, puzzles and art supplies for children to try with plenty of handson fun time. Samples included a biodegradable natural crafting toy, a glimmering green putty that shines in the dark and washable, dust-free, odorless markers for wood, whiteboards, chalkboards, paper or glass. Wysochanski, owner of Kidazzle, a Clarks Summit clothing and toy boutique, said the play date was a hit with children who participated and the parents or caregivers who brought them to the event. Even though children live in an electronics-driven world today, traditional toys are still popular and beneficial to them, said Wysochanski. “Children are given screens at too early an age when they should be developing social skills, think-
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Grace, Aubrey and Daniel Adamsky play a cupcake game at the recent Kidazzle play date at The Gathering Place. ing and imagination, and learning to sit and play,” she said. “Many studies are out about long-term effects of electronics on a young brain.” Wysochanski is an expert on the topic as a mother and as a businesswoman. A resident of the Abingtons since 1976, she was a stay-at-home mom to two daughters, Lisa and Cyndi, while they were young. She became a Clarks Summit entrepreneur in 1983 and now her stores include The Drapery Shop, Closet Works, Sonia’s Contemporary Clothing and Kidazzle, which she opened in 2003. “It started out with mostly clothing but now games are a focus for us, much more fun.” Wysochanski said. She noted, “When my girls got bigger, they helped me at the drapery
shop until they left for college, and Lisa rejoined us after school bringing new ideas and new venues.” In fact, Lisa selected the toys for The Gathering Place play date at a recent toy show. “Lisa went to the toy show at the Javits Center (in New York) for two days to get fun new games, toys and crafts and art supplies. We wanted to show them off so our kind vendors gave us samples to use. The Gathering Place graciously said we could use their facility and a play date just came naturally,” Wysochanski said. She added, “Lisa and I, as well as my granddaughters, love toys and games so this is something we can teach parents to do for their children.” Teri Lyon is a mom, grandmom and freelance writer
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MAY 9 Bookmobile stops: The Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile will make two Clarks Summit stops on May 9 from 2:15-2:45 p.m. at Cole Village Apartments, Williams Street, and from 3–4 p.m. at Applewood Acres Apartments, 405 Hamilton Terrace. For more information, call 570-3483000, ext. 3004. MAY 11 Chicken barbecue: Countryside Community Church, 14011 Orchard Drive in Newton Township, will hold a chicken barbecue Saturday, May 11. Takeout or eat-in dinners available. Advance sale tickets guarantee dinner until 6 p.m. Limited walk-in tickets available. The cost is $11. Pick up from 3-6 p.m. at the lower entrance. For tickets, call 570-587-3206 or email countrysideoffice@yahoo.com by Sunday, May 5. MAY 11 & 18 Community art project: The public is invited to a two-part community art project sponsored by the Overlook Estate Foundation. Learn about the trees of NEPA, then help create tiles to be displayed as part of a
booths for the festival should email GatheringPlaceCS@ gmail.org or call 570-881-7612. The vendor fee is $25 and deadline to register is June 7. 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 ONGOING Call for Strawberry Fes- clarkssummitfire.com. For tickets or more information, tival vendors: The fifth call 570-586-9656, ext. 4. annual Strawberry 5K and Community garden volFestival will be held in unteers sought: This seaClarks Summit on June 22. son’s Waverly Community The 5K Race will begin at 9 Garden continues to share a.m., followed by the Kids’ fresh produce with local food Fun Run right after the 5K. The Festival and Kids Games pantries and other prowill run from 9-11:30 a.m. on grams. Anyone interested in volunteering can sign up on Spring and Davis streets. Anyone interested in being a the its Facebook page at bit. ly/2KzuhBi. vendor at the open market backsplash in the serving area at The Gathering Place. On Saturday, May 11 from 2-3:30 p.m., Kelly Stewart will present an information session. In the second class on Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m., Diana Lombardi of Abington Art Studio will teach how to imprint native leaves onto the tiles. Admission is free. For more information, visit GatheringPlaceCS.org. MAY 13 “Appetizers!” class: Chef Assunta Meloni will share her skills and recipes for appetizers including Insalta Russo, asparagus flan and cauliflower meatballs at The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit on Monday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $35. To register or for more information, visit GatheringPlaceCS.org.
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Now that the blanket of snow has been gone for a few weeks, we have a good idea of how our lawns fared winter’s lockdown. While some lawns have emerged full of dark green vigor – aided in part by cool temperatures and some late snowy gifts of nitrogen – others are patchy, like the one in the photo. In the following paragraphs, let’s think about how to get these lawns back on track. To get started, let’s take a birds-eye view on the climatology for the past 12 months. There were three significant challenges that lawns faced: moisture, heat wave, more moisture and then frozen leaves. The first challenge we had was moisture. As a green professional who has experienced his share of droughts in the end of the last century, I don’t think I’ll ever complain about too much moisture. Yet moisture can bring difficulties with its blessings. The chief difficulty is that it not only nourishes the plants, it also lubricates the soil. So while the plants are growing, the soil structure is being weakened. Growing grass requires foot and vehicle traffic – for regular mowing – so the soil is at an increased risk of compaction. With last year’s incessant rain, it was impossible to stay off lawns until they dried out, because they rarely did. Second, although you probably forget it by now, in the days surrounding July 4, we had a strong enough heat wave to induce dormancy in many lawns. So to protect themselves from the heat stress, some lawns went to sleep. But sleeping lawns don’t fight weeds or insects well. And summer dormancy, particularly in
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Signing the dual admission agreement at Johnson College are, from left: Bill Burke, associate vice president of enrollment services, Johnson College; Kellyn Nolan, chief academic officer, Johnson College; Katie Leonard, president and CEO, Johnson College; Tracy L. Brundage, Ph.D., president, Keystone College; Karen Yarrish, Ph.D., interim provost and vice president for academic affairs, Keystone College; and Janine Becker, Ph.D., vice president, enrollment, Keystone College.
Keystone, Johnson colleges enter dual admission agreement LA PLUME — Keystone College and Johnson College signed a dual admission agreement enabling Johnson graduates with associate degrees or certificates in several programs to seamlessly transfer to Keystone to pursue their bachelor degrees. Under the agreement: ■ Johnson graduates with an associate of science degree in computer information technology can transfer into Keystone’s bachelor of science programs in computer science or information technology.
■ Johnson graduates with an associate degree in logistics and supply chain management can transfer into Keystone’s bachelor of science program in business. ■ Johnson graduates with an associate degree in veterinary technology can transfer into Keystone’s bachelor of science program in biology. ■ Johnson graduates with certificates in welding or in building and property maintenance can transfer into Keystone’s bachelor of science program in business.
Marching comets visit Penn State
Members of the Abington Heights Marching Comets and Band Front performed April 13 with the Penn State Blue Band during the Forward March Recruiting Program. They met with the Blue Band director, Gregory Drane, rehearsed with Blue Band members, marched into Beaver Stadium and performed during the spring game. Participants were, from left: Justin Altieri, Gordon Segal, Cole Capwell, Angelo Fazio, Emily Harris, Anthony Fazio, Gregory Drane (director), Camille Rillstone, Emily Gohsler, Nina Sampogne and Natalie Thompson. Jake Graham also participated.
■ Johnson graduates with an associate degree physical therapist assistant can transfer into Keystone’s bachelor of science program in prephysical therapy. Students transferring into Keystone’s programs must meet minimum cumulative grade-point average requirements and satisfy all other transfer requirements. The agreement will be effective in the fall of 2019. Students transferring from Johnson to Keystone will enter with third year status.
Mike Show returns to CSU S. ABINGTON TWP. — Clarks Summit University announced Mike Show was named CSU’s recruitment and relations administrator, a role he will fill beginning this summer. In this role, Show will develop relationships with churches, schools, camps and organizations to connect with students who want to join CSU’s undergraduate residential community. After Show earned his bachelor’s degree from CSU in 1992, he accepted a job in the school’s admissions department, where he worked for the next 10 years. In 2003, he became assistant athletic director and was soon promoted to athletic director, where he served until early 2015. He invested two decades impacting student-athletes as head coach of the men’s basketball program.
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Waverly first-graders earn special day
Jennifer Kuhle’s first grade class at Waverly Elementary School earned a Pajama Day for receiving the most Golden Awards during the month of March through the school-wide positive behavioral program. First row: Caolan Brown, Sarah Heine, Lizzy Silveri, Rowan Barth-Gris and Dion Murtaj. Second row: Mackenzie Jenkins, Rachel Regan, Autumn Mascia, Rose Russini, Adaelyn Cannella, Jack Lengyel and Channing Schaffer. Third row: Mason Young, Addison Stark, Dean Pasqualichio, Daniel Izgur, William Lynett, Greyson Dragann, Neil Dang, Isayu Banerjee, Christopher Kettel, Grace Keeler and Kuhle.
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Waverly Elementary fourth grade odyssey of the Mind team places third
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Dalton resident wins ADDY award
Marywood University graphic design students recently won Silver Awards in their respective categories at the annual American Advertising Federation’s (ADDY) Awards Ceremony. The ADDYs took place at the Westmoreland Club in Wilkes-Barre. From left: Alexander Jubinski of Dalton, a junior; Michaela Schmidt of Crownsville, Maryland, a senior; Meghan Welcyng of Queensbury, New York, a senior; and Maci Roos of Pottsville, a senior.
The Waverly Elementary School fourth grade Odyssey of the Mind team won third place in the regional competition at Pocono Mountain West High School. First row, from left: Rhys McKnight, Aurora Fitzpatrick, Sindhuja Patel and Isaac Darling. Second row: Ananya Phadke, William Regan and Maximus Sandone.
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Abington Heights School District will conduct kindergarten registration for September 2019 at all four elementary schools during the month of May. Children must be 5 years old by Aug. 31, 2019 to attend kindergarten for the 2019-20 school year. At the time of registration, a birth certificate, proof of residency and current immunizations must be provided.
Contact the elementary school office within your area to pre-register and request a registration packet. Registration will be held on the following dates. Wednesday, May 8 Clarks Summit Elementary School, 401 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Phone: 570-585-7300. Monday, May 13 Waverly Elementary School, 103 Waverly Road,
Waverly. Phone: 570-585-6300. Tuesday, May 14 Newton Ransom Elementary School, 1549 Newton Ransom Blvd., Newton Township. Phone: 570-585-8300. Wednesday, May 15 South Abington Elementary School, 640 Northern Blvd., South Abington Township. Phone: 570-585-2100.
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house: Local home fixed up FROM PAGE 1
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Abington Lions Club inducts two new members
Abington Lions Club recently inducted two new members. From left: Rich Kubick, sponsoring Lion; Patricia Debon and Ken Lee, new members; and past state council chairman Mark Kusma, induction officer.
helps keep them in their homes as they grow older, Dougherty said. The house at 316 Summit Ave. went on the market in early April with a list price of $215,000. Before the renovations, the home and the overgrown yard drew complaints from neighbors for years, borough Councilman Patrick Williams said. He praised the work done on the building and its new look. “The place was a complete disgrace. You’d never know it’s the same property,” Williams said. “I’d hope we could work with [NeighborWorks] again.” Contact the writer: cover@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9100 x5363; @ClaytonOver on Twitter
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Before and after shots of 316 Summit Ave. in Clarks Summit.
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Abington heights teacher addresses rotary club
Marilyn Pryle was the guest speaker at a recent weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of the Abingtons. Pryle was named PA Teacher of the Year for 2019 in recognition of her innovative teaching and dedication to her students at Abington Heights. She competed with candidates from 500 school districts in Pennsylvania and will represent the state in next year's National Teacher of the Year competition. An English teacher at Abington Heights High School, she has taught for more than 20 years and authored several books about teaching, reading and writing including 'Reading with Presence: Crafting Mindful, Evidence-Based Reading Responses.'
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Jennifer Dougherty, project manager, gives a tour of the third flood master bedroom in a NeighborWorks property at 316 Summit Ave. in Clarks Summit on Wednesday, April 24.
PrAy: A national observance FROM PAGE 1
called “Circle The Square With Prayer” from 6-7 p.m. on Courthouse Square in Scranton. With that in mind, I asked some local pastors, “what is your prayer for the Abington community?” Jamie Overholser, lead pastor at Crossroads Church, which currently meets at Nichols Village in South Abington Township, said his prayer for the Abingtons is “that God’s face would shine on us and that his Spirit would draw us to him in ways that decrease our self-sufficiency and increase our dependence on him.” Mo. Lou Divis, of Church of the Epiphany, Glenburn Township, responded with her prayer, “Let us find joy in worship, comfort in our relationships and service in our community, as we each practice our unique faith
traditions in the love of a merciful God.” Michael Warner, pastor of worship and community at Clarks Green Assembly of God, also shared his prayer for the area. “My particular prayer is for Christians throughout our Abingtons region to renew their God-given mandate to personally share the message of salvation through Jesus with those who don’t currently believe, or lack faith,” he said, adding he hopes area Christians will get involved in the many local events and activities that exist for that purpose. Warner, who is the associate coordinator of this year’s county-wide NDP observance, said the Scranton event is called “Circle The Square With Prayer” because at the end, the crowd fans out, everyone joins hands, and makes a big
circle around the square. Pastors from around the county will participate, each offering prayer for a different topic. The event will also feature worship bands from local churches, daytime prayer walks and more. More information can be found on the Facebook event page at bit.ly/22INnd7z. Whether joining in the festivities in Scranton or praying privately at home, anyone can participate. And although the main purpose is to pray for the nation, there are no restrictions on what one can bring before God in observance of this day. I plan to send one up on behalf of a certain 4-yearold in upstate New York, who’s longing for a sibling or two. What’s not to love about that prayer? Contact the writer: 570-3489100, ext. 3492; ebaumeister @timesshamrock.com
PAssion: Actress honored FROM PAGE 1
a lasting impact on her. “It changed me,” she said. “Cancer changes things.” Purcell shaved her head for her lead role in “Wit.” “One thing that happened after treatment is I never got my hair fully back,” she said. “That’s always bothered me. It was just one of the hard things to have to deal with. But I said, ‘I already know what I look like bald.’ My hair was short and thin anyway. So I shaved it for the part. I was all in. I said, ‘I’m going for it.’ ... This play was an opportunity for me to challenge my acting technique and my skill. I had to be on my game.” Although winning the NEPTA best actress award was a huge honor, Purcell said she doesn’t act to garner awards. “This is my passion,” she said.
Purcell recently relocated to Media, Pennsylvania, which she described as a “big, brave, bold move.” “It was the right time,” she said. “I relocated with the intention of taking this to the next level and pursing acting professionally. I’m just putting one foot in front of the other. After my cancer diagnosis, I just have to do what I love. I’m going for it. It’s now or never.” She is taking classes and currently acting in the production of “Sister Act” at the Player’s Club of Swarthmore which runs through May 4. “I’m just very fortunate that I’ve come to the point where I have opportunities. I’m pursuing them and hope for the best,” she said. Purcell shared her gratefulness for her time with Actors Circle. “There’s a lot of talent up
in Northeast Pennsylvania,” she said. “The theater is a beautiful thing,” Purcell said. “This is me, this is where I am most happy. This is the talent God gave me and I have got to use it and share it. When I am up on that stage, there is just this whole inner thing that happens. This is where I light up. This is where I belong.” Purcell wants to inspire others. “You have to find what your passion is,” she said. “Trust your instincts. Trust yourself. I have gone through difficult situations. I’ve gone through cancer. I was very sick. For me, it was one day at a time. So, stay in the moment. Be there in the moment. Take things as they come. “For me it’s one day at a time. One line at a time. One script at a time.”
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Abington Community Library May events CLARKS SUMMIT — The Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., will host the following events this month. For more information or to register for events, call 570-587-3440. A full schedule can be found online at lclshome.org/b/ abington-community-library.
All ages Philadelphia bus trip: Saturday, May 4, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Spend the day in the city on your own or attend “The Impressionist’s Eye” exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Leave from Clarks Summit at 8 a.m. and leave from Philadelphia at 6 p.m. Cost is $35 for bus only; $55 for bus and exhibition. Participants are responsible for all their own transportation once in Philadelphia. Drop off and pick up will be at the National Constitution Center. Limited seats still available. The Slinky and Other Toys: Thursday, May 9, 4-5 p.m. Bob Swaim presents a special afternoon of toys. Learn about the Slinky and its history in Pennsylvania. Check out other nostalgic and environmentally-friendly toys from days gone by. See a juggling demonstration, too. Pet adoption day: Saturday, May 11, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Griffin Pond Animal Shelter staff will be on hand with a few of their furry friends to discuss the adoption process and answer any questions you have. No registration required. Insulin Support Group: Thursday, May 16, 6-8:30 p.m. Are you using or thinking of using an insulin pump to manage your diabetes? Talk with diabetics who know. Join insulin pump users with/without a sensor in a group setting to share and talk about your experiences. The group is open to children, parents and senior citizens who are presently using a pump or are considering it. No registration required. Patriot Mile Make-aSign: Thursday, May 23, 4-6 p.m. Drop in during these two hours and make a sign to hold to cheer on your favorite athlete or athletesduring the inaugural Patriot Mile on May 25. Let the library know if you’re coming so they have enough materials; posterboard and markers will be provided. Clarks Summit Patriot Mile Run/Walk: Saturday, May 25, 10-11 a.m. In partnership with the National Running Center, join the library for a quick mile run/walk. Registration is $15 and the race will begin and end at the National Running Center. Proceeds from this event will benefit the library. Memorial Day Parade: Monday, May 27, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Walk with the Abington Community Library in the Clarks Summit Memorial Day Parade. Meet at the flagpole at the Clarks Sum-
mit Elementary School at 10:30 a.m. to line up. No registration required. The library will provide bookmarks, stickers and candy to be handed out. Other things to bring might include: a water bottle, extra candy to pass, wagons/strollers, or even your dog. If you have a library T-shirt, wear it. Otherwise, wear red, white and/or blue. All ages welcome. Parents, please accompany children under 10 years old.
Adults Running 101: Thursday, May 2, 6-7:30 p.m. In anticipation of the Clarks Summit Patriot Mile Run/Walk, the National Running Center is hosting a running clinic to teach the basics of running. Representatives will be on hand to discuss running tips and then take you on a short jog/run on the roads around the library. Wear your running shoes and comfortable clothes. Papercrafting - Tips, Tools, and Techniques with Maria Pappa: Thursday, May 2, 6-8 p.m. Theme: Beautiful Backgrounds. Join us for this session for some fun and interesting techniques to add a little wow to your paper craft creations. Cost is $12. Northeast Photography Club Opening Reception: Friday, May 3, 6-7:30 p.m. Stop in to see the photographs on display by the NE Photography Club. Light refreshments will be provided. No registration required. INBODY570 SCAN: Saturday, May 4, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Come in for your INBODY SCAN and receive a full result sheet printout that shows your percent body fat, segmental muscle, and fat analysis, body water analysis, visceral fat level and how many calories to consume to conquer your goals. Each scan comes with a ten-minute consultation explaining your results. The fee for the scan and consultation is $20 and due at the time of the scan. Sign up for this health opportunity, presented by Altitude Nutrition and Exercise Consulting. Meet with a Medicare counselor: Monday, May 6, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Speak to a trained Medicare counselor, brought to you by APPRISE, a free health insurance counseling program designed to help all Pennsylvanians with Medicare. APPRISE counselors are specially trained staff and volunteers who can answer your questions and provide you with objective, easy-to-understand information. Drop-in. No registration required. Library board meeting: Monday, May 6, 7-8 p.m. Monthly board meeting of trustees. Open to the public. Technology scheduling session: Tuesday, May 7, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Do you need help in computer basics, email, iPad, iPhone, Kindle,
Nook, Facebook, Skype, Facetime, Basics of the Microsoft Suites (2007), or something else? Stop by and schedule a one-on-one meeting session. Law & Order: An Evening With Judge Tom Vanaskie: Tuesday, May 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Spend an evening with Judge Tom Vanaskie as he discusses his experiences as a federal judge and shares about the need for judicial independence. Craft & Chat: Thursday, May 9, 23, 6-8 p.m. Bring your project to work on. No registration required. Elder law clinic: Monday, May 13, 1-4:30 p.m. Sponsored by Lackawanna Pro Bono. Community Garden Class - Growing Vegetables: Monday, May 13, 6:307:30 p.m. Join a Penn State Master Gardener and learn how to grow vegetables. No registration required. Essential Oils - PawsItively For Your Pets: Tuesday, May 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn how essential oils can be used safely and effectively on your furry family members. If you are a pet parent, you will want to learn the do’s and don’ts of essential oils and your loyal fur babies. Participants will have the opportunity to make one or both of two recipes to take home (cost is $5 each): “Itch” or “Anxious.” Mystery Book Club: Tuesday, May 14, 7-8:30 p.m. Selection: “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. Technology Scheduling Session: Wednesday, May 15, 6-7 p.m. Do you need help in computer basics, email, iPad, iPhone, Kindle, Nook, Facebook, Skype, Facetime, Basics of the Microsoft Suites (2007), or something else? Stop by and schedule a one-on-one meeting session. Papercrafting with Maria Pappa: Thursday, May 16, 6-8 p.m. Theme: Birthday Bash. Materials cost: $12, paid to the instructor the day of the class. All Day Craft & Chat: Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Do you knit, bead, make rugs, hand stitch or do any kind of handcraft? Come to share ideas, show off your work and get another crafter’s eye and perception. Chat and meet your neighbors while you work on your craft. Bring any project you’re working on, or come just to be inspired. All levels of experience welcome. “Game of Thrones: The Finale”: Sunday, May 19, 7:30-11 p.m. Join in at the Abington Community Library for the series finale of “Game of Thrones.” Come early to participate in activities, share fan theories and enjoy cocktails and refreshments. Pre-party 7:30-9 p.m.; show time 9 p.m. Painting class: Monday, May 20, 6-8 p.m. Join painting instructor Sharon McArdle and paint a springthemed tile. Materials fee of
$10 is due at time of class. Technology Scheduling Session: Tuesday, May 21, 11 a.m. to noon. Do you need help in computer basics, email, iPad, iPhone, Kindle. Nook, Facebook, Skype, Facetime, Basics of the Microsoft Suites (2007) or something else? Stop by and schedule a one-on-one meeting session. Lackawanna Backyard Beekeepers meeting: Tuesday, May 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Lackawanna Backyard Beekeepers is a Beekeeping group in (but not limited to) Lackawanna County. Its mission is to foster interest in backyard beekeeping and provide a forum for discussion among local beekeepers. Beekeeping and honey bee information is exchanged in an informal and friendly environment to help keep honeybees (and other pollinators) healthy and thriving. Families welcome. ABPA Lunch and Learn - Powered by Lackawanna County: Wednesday, May 22, noon to 1 p.m. Introduces you to a range of business development tools including loan programs, tax incentives, business plan support, educational resources, venture capital, technical support, networking opportunities and more in Lackawanna County. Presented by Martina Soden, Head of Reference, Albright Memorial Library. Free for ABPA Members. Literary New England Information Session: Tuesday, May 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Learn about an upcoming bus trip the library is taking next year to literary New England. Get information about the destinations, time frame and costs of this trip. Quiet Your Mind: Thursday, May 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m. May is Mental Health Month. In an effort to promote positive mental health, the library is hosting a special event. Drop in during this program to complete a calming art project, meditate on your own, create a ‘zine, or plant a flower to take home. Each person will leave with a packet full of resources and information about mental health.
the same time? Join in this Abington’s version of the TV show. Snacks provided. For students in grades 5-8. Diamond Painting Class for Teens: Thursday, May 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. This project is much like a paint by number, but no brushes are needed. Use a drill to press “diamonds” onto a graph. For the first hour of class you’ll learn the basics of diamond painting, view some samples and start your own small project. For the second hour, you are invited to stay and work on your project so you can develop your technique. Limited to 12 students in grades 5-12. Teen Reading Lounge: Friday, May 24, 4:15- 5 p.m. Join in for a book discussion, art project and snacks. This month’s selection is “(Dont’) Call Me Crazy: 33 Voices Start the Conversation about Mental Health,” edited by Kelly Jensen. The specific essay the group will discuss is: “I’m Over Staying Silent about Depression” by Kristen Bell, (pg 144). For students in grades 5-12. Abington Community Library Teen Leadership Committee meeting: Tuesday, May 28, 4-5 p.m. A group of tweens and teens focused on giving a voice to all young adults for programming, book selections and more. Come and share your thoughts and ideas. Open to students in grades 5-12.
Children Storytimes for children: Baby (ages 0-2): Fridays, May 3, 10, 17 and 24 at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.; Toddler (ages 2-3): Wednesdays, May 8, 15 and 22 at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.; Preschool (ages 3-5): Tuesdays, May 7, 14 and 21 at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Game Night: Friday, May 3, 6:30 -8 p.m. The Teen Leadership Committee presents an evening of interactive games like Twister and Big Jenga. Bring your friends. For children in grades 3-6. Chess Club for Kids: Monday, May 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Meet up with other
kids who are interested in playing chess. If you have a favorite game board, bring it along. This group will meet at the tables in the main children’s area as there will be no consistent staff supervision. No registration required. Open to children in grades 1-5 . Read to Dogs: Wednesday, May 8, 6-7 p.m. Drop by during this hour to get some reading practice in with certified therapy dogs. Make a new friend and discover a new book. For children in grades K-4 . Math & Science Club: Monday, May 20, 4:15-5 p.m. Do you love experiments? Games? Puzzles? Check out the library’s new Math & Science Club. Each month, there will be different activities and challenges to complete. This after school club is all about the fun in STEM.For students in grades K-4. Crafters’ Club: Tuesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m. All materials will be provided. Come and craft with friends. For children in grades 3-5. After School Stories Running: Wednesday, May 22, 4:15-5 p.m. Get ready for the Patriot Mile on Saturday, May 25 with a special After School Stories: Running edition. Hear stories about running, learn about famous runners and participate in activities. For students in grades K-4. Block Party: Thursday, May 23, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Attend a Block Party and join in the free play with blocks, vehicles, animals and people. There are only two ground rules: no throwing blocks, and no knocking someone else’s building down. Come ready to play. No registration required. Open to children ages 2-7. Homeschoolers at the Library: Thursday, May 30, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Attention home schooling parents: Bring your children to an educational program to enrich their home learning experience. They will participate in hands-on projects, stories, short videos and more. For students in grades K-6.
Teens Pokemon Club: Wednesday, May 1, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Love Pokemon? Come ready to trade and discuss with friends. This group will meet at the tables in the children’s library as there will be no consistent staff supervision. For students in grades 5-8. Teen Art Workshop with Travis Prince: Saturday, May 11, 2-4 p.m. This class will focus on the elements of art, understanding color value and the creative process, while also discussing different genres and artists. For students in grades 7-12. Silent Library: Friday, May 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Can you complete a variety of challenges and keep quiet at
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DALTON — Welcome, May. We start this month feeling grateful for the community’s support at our Spring Book and Bake Sale last month. Although the weather wasn’t too cheery outside, the smiles and sounds of friends gathering made it cozy in our library. Many families, friends and even politicians visited to see all that was offered. We appreciate everyone’s support for the library and our programs, especially patrons who donated books, their time and baked items. Our special thanks to some local businesses: Beta Bread Bakery in Clarks Summit, Brothers Pizza in Dalton, Starbucks in South Abington Township and Royal Buffet in Dickson City.
The Friends of the Dalton Community Library will host its annual Herb Sale on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to noon. This sale will be set up at the Dalton Fire Hall. The Penn State Master Gardeners will also sell perennials to benefit the library. Visit this sale to support our Friends group, but also to gather some great herbs. Did someone say chess? We’re looking for chess players who’d like to participate in some friendly competition. Any players who’d like to come to the library for a game of chess, please inquire at our library, or call us at 570-563-2014. Details to come soon, so contact us if you’d like to participate. With summer just around the corner, children’s events
at the Dalton Community Library are being planned. Does your child have a fun idea for a group or project? Send it to JFamiletti@ albright.org. We always do our best to satisfy the children’s requests by planning programs that are not only fun, but educational. We will have many of our regular summer programs, and add some new ideas for this year’s theme, “A Universe of Stories.” We keep things simple, yet exciting. We promise fun, without the fuss. Isn’t that what a child’s summer should be? Stay tuned for next month’s column for more details. Have a great May. Jennifer Familetti is program coordinator at the Dalton Community library.
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Spring wine festival benefits civic league Emma Black / STaFF PHOTOGRaPHER
Eileen Culkin, left, and Kathy Snyder, both of South Abington Twp. visit under the Red Shale Ridge Vinyards’ tent at the Abington Heights Civic League’s Cheers to Spring Wine Festival Saturday, April 27 at South Abington Park.
Abington Heights Civic League president Cheryl O’Hora of South Steve Milunic of South Abington Twp. samples a glass of cider at the Deep Roots Hard Cider Abington Twp., left, and her daughter-in-law Jen O’Hora, visiting stand at Abington Heights Civic League’s Cheers to Spring Wine Festival Saturday, April 27 from Vermont. at South Abington Park.
Daniel Leichliter of Hidden Creek Vineyard and Winery pours wine for guests at Abington Heights Civic League’s Cheers to Spring Wine Festival Saturday, April 27 at South Abington Park. From left: Leichliter, Lauren Keller of Clarks Green, Gerrie Carey of Clarks Summit and Kylie Schultz of Clarks Summit performs at the Abington Heights Cheers to Spring Wine Festival. Colleen Berry of Clarks Summit.
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09:19 | BAUMEISTER
SPORTS
THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019
THE ABINGTON SUBURBAN
Comets’ Ryan Flynn excels in track BY JOBY FAWCETT STAFF WRITER
Ryan Flynn did his part. At 6-foot-5, 245 pounds, he delivered news of his efforts in the discus and shot put, and asked how Abington Heights was doing in its battle against rival Scranton Prep. It went well for the Comets as they remained undefeated in the Lackawanna Track Conference Division I. F lynn’s outstanding marks contributed to the win and established him as one of the top performers in the weight events. It’s all coming together for Flynn as he prepares for a push toward the medal stand this postseason and embraces his role as a respected teammate. “I always like to come over and see some of the runners because I am in the throwing events and I don’t get to watch many of the races,” Flynn said. “I am having a lot of fun on this team. “A lot of my friends do track and we are having a great season.” In junior high, Flynn, who often stood as the biggest in his class, searched for a sport he could excel at using his size and strength. He joined the track and field team and headed straight for the throwing events. “I thought throwing the discus and shot put would be fun,” Flynn said. What he also found is throwing those implements isn’t as easy as he thought. Once the measuring tape came out, Flynn realized there would be long hours of practice needed if he hoped to be successful. “I found that with the discus, you absolutely cannot just muscle it,” Flynn said. “It takes a lot of technique. It was frustrating in the beginning, because you have to be on your marks, but once I started to practice more it got easier.” In his first season, Flynn placed seventh in the shot put at the Phil Tochelli Junior High Championship meet. He hit a distance of 33 feet, 9¾ inches for his put of the 4 kilogram (8.8 pound) ball of iron.
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Abington Heights’ Ryan Flynn throws the discus during a track and field meet against Scranton Prep on Tuesday, April 16. He stayed at the junior high level in his freshman year and dominated. Through long hours of practice, he captured the gold medal in both events at the Tochelli meet. He marked at 128-2 for the discus and 46-1 for the shot. “When I saw how successful I could be,” Flynn said. “That got me excited about the sport.” Just as he mastered the combination of strength, speed and athleticism, the implements got heavier at the varsity level. It’s a big jump for athletes in the field as the shot put moved to 12 pounds and the discus jumped from 1 kilogram to 1.6 kilograms. Flynn’s distances also were reeled in. At the end of his sophomore season, he topped out with a throw that measured 103-1 at the District 2 Class 3A Championships. “It was a big change,” Flynn said. “I lost at least eight feet on my shot and 40 feet on the discus. But, I wouldn’t quit. I had to put my best foot forward and get accustomed to the bigger implements and the weight and I had to adjust my technique.”
In his junior season, his strength and confidence improved. His throwing coach, Frank Berardelli, noticed the towering athlete was uncomfortable in the discus ring, which is 8 feet and 2½ inches in diameter and the shot circle that has a diameter of 7 feet. “When I saw him, he looked very bound up because he is so big and he’s trying to maneuver inside the circles,” Berardelli said. “Working with him, we got him to use his length and he’s got great levers. “He started to become more comfortable with moving his body inside that small circle and getting good throws off.” By the end of the year, Flynn emerged as one of the top throwers in District 2. He won a bronze medal in the shot with a personalbest distance of 43-7 and finished eighth in the discus with a throw of 127-10. That motivated him for an intense summer and winter. In his senior year, Flynn also took on a workstudy program at Abington Heights.
He attends school through the morning hours — he’s in the National Honor Society — then travels to Five Star Equipment for on-the-job training with his goal after attending Penn College of Technology to work on John Deere equipment machines. “The manager always has something for me to do,” Flynn said. “Some days I will have to clean a machine or I am observing the employees working on the machines. “I want to gain all the experience I can heading to college. The John Deere training will follow me wherever I go for a job.” After work, Flynn, 18, goes to practice. He is patient and attentive through the process of mastering the discus spin and the glide for the shot put. “Ryan has that desire to b e a g o o d t h r o w e r, ” Berardelli said. “He is a sponge when it comes to being coached.” This spring, Flynn is seeing results. He has the top distance in Division I for the discus at 135-10 and 44-5 in the shot.
“I am very excited,” Flynn said. “It makes me feel great knowing that the work is helping me. “I am really pumped up for the next meet, and the meet after that, and the meet after that. I always want to see if I can get better.” The regular season in track and field is short. Next week, Flynn and the Comets will start the championship series of meets that include the Robert Spagna Championships and the District 2 Class 3A Championships. One thing he has learned, however, is to not look too far ahead. He understands slow and steady, modest gains each time out, and competing against the best, pave the way to the podium. “I will be working on discus technique, because I am still struggling with that a little,” Flynn said. “I am shooting for a new PR and hopefully that will get me a good seed for districts. “I know that if I keep putting the time in, I can have even more success. That’s what I am hoping for.”
Comets blank Cougars in 8-0 showdown STAFF REPORT
Scott Gilbert just kept putting up zeroes. The Abington Heights sophomore lefthander outdueled Valley View ace Dixon Black and the Comets used a late offensive outburst to blank the Cougars, 8-0, in a Lackawanna League Division I showdown last week. Gilbert allowed just one hit in his complete-game gem — an infield single to Jeremy Boyle leading off the top of the second. He walked four, struck out six, hit one batter and picked two runners off first base. He threw 83 pitches, 50 for strikes. “I know they are a very good team,” Gilbert said. “I just went out there, executed my pitches, just doing what I had to do. Let them put the ball in play and give my defensive players some opportunities. “It was a close game, two good pitchers going at it, doing our thing. It was just a matter of time before one of us cracked.” That happened in the bottom of the fifth. With one out, Gilbert drew a walk. Jake Petty faked a bunt, pulled back the bat and lined a single to left field. John Deibert followed with a single to right-center that scored courtesy runner Andrew Miller and sent Petty to third. Deibert took second on the throw to the plate. A balk allowed Petty to score and gave the Comets a 2-0 lead. Those two runs were more than enough for Gilbert. “I was waiting a while for a run,” he said. “Once we got it, it was a lot more relaxing.”
Fo r g o o d m e a s u re, though, the Comets sent 10 men to the plate in the bottom of the sixth and scored six times against two Valley View relievers.
in a Lackawanna League boys volleyball match. Will Brown had nine kills and 16 digs for the Comets and James McGrail had eight kills and 16 digs.
Comets 7, North Pocono 3
Boys tennis
Nick Notari doubled and Varun Iyengar and Chris drove in three runs and Hobbie won their singles James Myers homered to matches to lead Abington lead Abington Heights. Heights to a 3-2 win over Wallenpaupack in a Lackawanna Comets 7, Honesdale 6 CHRISTOPHER DOLAn / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER League match. Abington Heights’ Antonio Maletta competes in the Ryan Gabura threw five Comets 5, North Pocono 0 110-meter hurdles during a track meet against shutout innings in relief Iyangar, Sam Weis and Scranton Prep on Tuesday. a n d A b i ng to n H e i g ht s pushed across a run in the Hobbie won their singles ninth defeat the Hornets at matches in straight sets to lead Abington Heights. PNC Field. Gabura allowed two hits Comets 5, Montrose 0 and struck out five to earn Iyengar, Weis and Hobbie the win and Dan Habeeb and Jake Petty each drove in two won singles matches in straight sets to lead the runs for the Comets. Comets. Softball Comets 5, Riverside 0 Catherine Anne Kupinski, Megan Heard and Nina Iyengar and Weis won Kozar all homered to lead their singles matches in Abington Heights over North straight sets to lead the Comets. Pocono, 8-0. Lady Comets 8, Valley View 0
Boys lacrosse
Heard hit a pair of home runs — a three-run shot in the fourth and a two-run shot in the fifth. Kozar also homered and Mara Hamm threw a threehitter with nine strikeouts.
Nick Colombo and Jacob Naholnik each had a goal as Abington Heights fell to Crestwood, 22-2, in a Wyoming Valley Conference match.
Lady Comets 6, Honesdale 0
Dante DeRiggi scored seven goals for Abington Heights, but it wasn’t enough as Jason Button’s second goal of the game was the winner in overtime.
Lake-Lehman 10, Comets 9
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Track & field
Antonio Maletta tied the school record in the 110 hurdles for the second consecutive week in 14.8 seconds, and added wins in the 300 hurdles, long jump and triple jump, and Ryan Flynn won Girls lacrosse the shot put and discus as Volleyball Brennan Tates and Leia Abington Heights defeated Matt Pacyna had 23 assists Parry each scored three Valley View, 93-54. as Abington Heights handed goals to lead the Lady ComIn girls action, Abington Blue Ridge its first loss, 3-1, ets over Lakeland, 15-2. H e i g h t s wo n i t s 7 7 t h Heard had two hits, including a double, a run and two RBIs and Kupinski homered and drove in two. Hamm threw a four-hitter to earn the victory.
CLIPBOARD
Baseball: Keystone College will hold a prospect camp June 1 at 10 a.m. at Christy Mathewson Field for ages 15-20. Cost is $75 and preregistration is required. More information: Jamie Shevchik, 570-877-2544 or jamie.shevchik@keystone.edu. ■ Registration is open for Senior Babe Ruth baseball (ages 16-19). Cost is $100. To register, visit the Lackawanna Babe Ruth Facebook page. Additional information: Rich, 570-575-0685. Golf: The Abington Heights Comets Football Fan Club will sponsor a golf tournament May 11 at Pine Hills Country Club in Taylor. Registration starts at noon with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $90 per golfer. Payment is due by May 4. To register: cometfootball.org. Additional information: Bob Horvath, 215-470-0943, bob@kammarketing.com. ■ Lackawanna Blind Association will hold the 33rd annual William J. Jordon M.D. Memorial Swing for Sight Golf Tournament on June 17 at Glen Oak Country Club in Clarks Summit. Jake Olson, a blind golfer and motivational speaker, will be a guest at the event. For reservations or additional information: 570-342-7613. ■ Keystone College will hold its 29th annual golf tournament July 1 at Glen Oak Country Club in Clarks Summit. Lunch and registration begin at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $200 per person and proceeds benefit the Keystone College Alumni Association Scholarship and Engagement Fund. To register or for more information, visit keystone. edu/keystoneopen or 570-945-8168. Hike: Susquehanna Trailers will do a moderate nine-mile hike at Lackawanna State Park on June 16. Meet 9:45 a.m. at the Park & Ride on Route 315 and bring lunch and water. Additional information: Al Chapacharis, 570-806-1754. Scholarship shoot: Factoryville Sportsmen’s Club will host the annual Fred Loch Memorial Scholarship Shoot on May 5 at 9 a.m. at its sporting clays course on Lake Winola Road. The shoot funds scholarships at Lackawanna Trail and Tunkhannock. Additional information: Carl Tylutki, 570-945-3137; Fred Rose, 570-903-5755; or fscweb.org. Special Olympics: Delaware Valley will host the annual Special Olympics “Area P” Field Day Invitational May 8 at 10:15 a.m. at Warrior Stadium on Routes 6 and 209 in Milford. Admission is free and open to the public. Anyone interested in coaching, fundraising or volunteering should call Eric Kudrich, 570-309-4550. Softball: A men’s slow-pitch Friday night softball league is looking for teams. Games will be played at Derenick Park in Taylor. Cost is $200. Additional information: 570-591-3359.
IN HISTORY
30 years ago: Deb Sherman had two triples for Abington Heights in a 12-9 win over Honesdale. 20 years ago: Amber Jacobs scored two goals, including the game-winner in the second overtime, in Abington Heights’ 3-2 win over Dallas in girls soccer. 10 years ago: Pete Doggett allowed one hit over six innings for Abington Heights in a 9-0 win over Delaware Valley.
BOWLING SCORES
Abington Heights’ Gianna Sabatini wins the 400 meter run during a track meet against Scranton Prep on Tuesday, April 16. straight dual meet by defeati n g Va l l e y Vi e w a n d clinched a tie for its 13th straight Division I crown and 20th in program history. Dani Heine won the long and triple jumps and Anna Scoblick won the 300 hurdles and high jump to lead a balanced attack by the Lady Comets, who had eight others win individual events and they swept the three relays.
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The Alley Cats Bowling League scores from April 23 are as follows. Team standings Wildcats - 78, Season Champions, Lynx - 70.5, Manx - 68, Tigers - 66, Bobcats - 65.5, Calicos - 60.5, Siamese - 57.5 and Panthers - 46. High individual game Andrea Jones - 178, Anna Aten and Cheryl Collura 168 and Pat Chipak - 166. High individual series Pat Chipak - 451, Carole Hamersly - 449 and Andrea Jones - 442. High team game Bobcats - 675, Tigers - 659 and Wildcats - 657. High team series Bobcats - 1947, tigers - 1883 and Wildcats - 1872.
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AROUND THE TOWNS
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THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019
Browsing books and baked goods ElizabEth baumEistEr / staFF PhOtOGraPhEr
more photos from this event can be viewed online and are available for purchase from our photo store at abingtonsuburban.com.
The Dalton Community Library held its spring book and bake sale Saturday, April 27. Just some of the many people who helped make it happen are, from left, director Shu Qiu, Kelly Hopkins, Gerry Wren, Helen Smetana and Mary Ann Ketchur.
Andrew Jones, 6, of Dalton, browses the children’s books at the Dalton Community Library’s book and bake sale Saturday, April 27.
John Dubik traveled from Hanover Twp. to check out the deals at the Dalton Commuity Library’s book sale Saturday.
The Dalton Community Library held its annual Spring Book and Bake Sale Saturday, April 27.
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