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Matthew’s Hope 4 Miracles to hold 5K run/walk By CLayton ovER StaFF Writer

diseases and whatever they have,” the third gradS. ABINGTON TWP. er at South Abington El— A sign inside the ementary School said. “I McDonnell residence is want them to feel better.” adorned with Scripture: The inaugural Mat“With God, all things are thew’s Hope 4 Miracles 5K possible,” it reads, the last Run/Fun Walk is schedpart of Matthew, chapter uled for June 1 at Nay Aug 19, verse 26. Park, 500 Arthur Ave., Matthew McDonnell is in Scranton. The event living proof, really. On marks the first fundaiser Feb. 23, the 9-year-old and the nonprofit, which Mathis family celebrated “a thew launched to help devery miraculous miracle,” feat pediatric cancer, has he said, the two-year anhosted since the charity niversary of being cancer- started late last year. free. Matthew has made The “4” in the nonprofit his mission to help it’s name is significant for other children experience Matthew and his family. miracles, too. Next month, For most of his life, he he’ll take strides to make battled a Wilms tumor, a it happen. type of pediatric kidney “Since I had cancer in cancer. From his diagnomy life, I want other kids sis when he was 3 years to be healed from their old until 2017, he braved

surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation and an experimental immunotherapy trial that trained T cells in his body to target the cancer. The disease returned several times. Four times, he beat it. Proceeds from the race will support the mission emma BlaCk / StaFF PhOtOgraPher of Matthew’s Hope 4 MirMatthew McDonnell with his friend ‘Little Puppy.’ acles, which centers on raising awareness of pediWant to run with Matthew? atric cancer and a lack of Visit runsignup.com or the matthew’s hope 4 mirafunding toward research cles Facebook page to preregister. registration costs of the childhood ailments, $20 for the 5k race and $15 for the fun walk. Particisaid Linda McDonnell, pants can also register on the day of the race at the Matthew’s mother. Only Nay aug Park bandstand pavilion between 7:30 a.m. 4% of federal government and 8:45 a.m. the run and walk begin at 9 a.m. cancer research funding the overall male and female winners will each get a goes to study pediatric gift card. medals will be given to the top male and cancer, according to the female finisher in each age group. National Pediatric Cancer the event will also feature basket raffles and an Foundation. appearance by Champ, the mascot of the Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre railriders. Please see Miracles, Page 10

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A friendly herb sale The Friends of the Dalton Community Library’s ninth annual Herb Sale will be held at the Dalton Fire Hall Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to noon. Sue Scondras, Friends secretary and treasurer, explained the group’s purpose is to raise funds and assist the library however it can. The herb sale is one of many events hosted by Friends for this goal. “Usually by 11 a.m. we are pretty much sold out of plants,” Scondras said. The popular event has a variety of plants for sale including herbs. Penn State Master Gardeners will also be on hand to answer questions and give advice about gardening. Glenburn Township resident and Master Gardener Gretchen Ludders plans to be there. “We will have pollinator-friendly plants and low maintenance plants for sale,” Ludders said. “There will be a wide variety of herbs. We will have gardeners on hand to explain how to plant and when to plant. We can guide people through their herb and plant choices and help them make the best selection.” She added the Penn State Master

Gardener Program is “wonderful.” “You learn a lot, and it allows you to join with other gardeners who have the same interests, and it gives you the opportunity to help people and share your knowledge,” she said. Volunteerism and service to the community is part of the program. The Master Gardeners involved in the Herb Sale have a desire to serve members of the community and help their gardens thrive. “That’s really the best part,” Ludders said. “I can work all day in my garden by myself with my plants, but when I get to share experiences and knowledge about gardening, it’s such a joy. I learn from others too. It’s not a one-way street. We learn from each other, and that is what is so joyful.” Gardening does not have to be overwhelming, Ludders explained. She encourages first time gardeners to start with container planting and said herbs grow well in containers. The Friends of the Dalton Community Library will have herbs from Rowlands Greenhouse available for purchase at the sale. Master Gardener Georgiann Eccleston suggests considering the herbs you cook with when decid-

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A grownup word It is usually a noun. Sometimes an adjective. It was never meant to be a verb. But in language, change is constant. The word is “adult.” According to Google’s dictionary: “noun 1. a person who is fully grown or developed.” But my generation (the infamous millennials) and the next (generation z), don’t always play by the rules of grammar. Instead, we make new rules. And new words. Which is how “adult” became accepted as a verb and then circled back as a gerund (that’s a verb functioning as a noun) in the form of “adulting.” Preceding generations didn’t and don’t always play by the rules either, but our increasing use of technology – text messaging, for example – exasperates the situation. The gerund actually goes back at least to 1998, when it was used by Martin Rutte, author of “Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work,” who discussed “the adulting of the workplace,” according to merriam-webster.com. But the word didn’t become popular until more recently. At first this new use of the word “adult” annoyed me. Then I grew accustomed to it, and it still annoyed me, but it started to slip into my vocabulary. I still think of it as new, but now, according to Merriam-Webster, “the verb ‘adulting’ is all grown up.” (see what they did there?) “To ‘adult’ is to behave like an adult, specifically to do the things—often mundane—that an adult is expected to do,” the website explains. This can include grocery shopping, scheduling your own medical appointments, working a full-time job, paying bills and just about anything else we have to do as adults that isn’t expected of a child under his or her parents’ domain. With college graduation season in full swing (both Keystone College and Clarks Summit University held their commencement ceremonies this past Saturday) and high school graduations right around the corner, I suspect we’ll be hearing and seeing a renewed surge of the word “adulting,” especially on social media where it thrives. It will appear as a hashtag accompanying celebratory statements such as “I just signed the lease on my new apartment. #adulting” or “I aced my Please see Adult, Page 10

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Friends of the Dalton Community Library will have herbs like these fresh lemon grass plants available for sale on May 18th at the Dalton Fire Hall on Turnpike Road in Dalton. Lemon grass is a natural mosquito deterrant. ing which ones to grow. “Herbs like parsley and basil are easy to grow,” Eccleston said. “Some herbs grow nicely in a little container right on your window sill. Those plants need a lot sun. They need to be protected from frost at the beginning and end of the season. They also need to be trimmed or cut back, even if you

aren’t using that particular herb. If you don’t periodically cut some of the leaves and stem off they are going to go to flower. Cut them down a little bit. Just trimming an inch or so down can help the herb plant branch out and then the energy goes into leaves.” Please see Herb, Page 10

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to children up to age 15. Includes trophies, prizes, MAY 17 food and drink. Silent Library: Friday, Classical music conMay 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at cert: Sunday, May 19, 4 Abington Community p.m. at the First PresbyteLibrary, 1200 W. Grove St., rian Church of Clarks Clarks Summit. Can you Summit, 300 School St. complete a variety of chalClassical Music with John lenges and keep quiet at Michael Vaida and the the same time? Join in this NEPA Chamber Music “Abington’s version” of Society. For more informathe TV show. Snacks protion, call 570-586-6306 or vided. For students in visit fpccs.org. grades 5-8. For more infor“Game of Thrones: mation, call 570-587-3440. The Finale”: Sunday, May MAY 18 19, 7:30-11 p.m. at Abington Herb sale: The Friends Community Library, 1200 of the Dalton Community W. Grove St., Clarks SumLibrary Herb Sale will be mit. Join in at the Abington held Saturday, May 18, Community Library for the from 9 a.m. to noon at the series finale of “Game of Dalton Fire Hall. Penn Thrones.” Come early to State Master Gardeners participate in activities, will be there with informashare fan theories and tion and perennials. enjoy cocktails and refreshAll Day Craft & Chat: ments. Pre-party 7:30-9 Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; show time 9 p.m. For p.m. at Abington Commuadults. For more infornity Library, 1200 W. Grove mation, call 570-587-3440. St., Clarks Summit. Do you MAY 20 knit, bead, make rugs, hand Painting class: Monday, stitch or do any kind of May 20, 6-8 p.m. at Abington handcraft? Come to share Community Library, 1200 W. ideas, show off your work Grove St., Clarks Summit. and get another crafter’s Join painting instructor eye and perception. Chat Sharon McArdle and paint and meet your neighbors a spring-themed tile. Matewhile you work on your rials fee of $10 is due at time craft. Bring any project of class. For more informayou’re working on, or come tion, call 570-587-3440. just to be inspired. All levMAY 21 els of experience welcome. Crafters’ Club: TuesFor more information, call day, May 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 570-587-3440. at Abington Community Community picnic: Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Abington Christian AcadeClarks Summit. All materimy will host a free commuals will be provided. Come nity picnic Saturday, May and craft with friends. For 18, 3-6 p.m. at Chinchilla children in grades 3-5. For United Methodist Church. more information, call 570The event will include 587-3440. bounce houses, food, Lackawanna Backyard games and tours of the Beekeepers meeting: school’s facilities inside Tuesday, May 21, 6:30-8:30 the church building. p.m. at Abington CommuniMAY 19 ty Library, 1200 W. Grove St., 16th Annual Dalton Clarks Summit. The LackaChildren’s Fishing Derwanna Backyard Beekeepby: Sunday, May 19, noon ers is a Beekeeping group in to 2 p.m. at Dalton’s (but not limited to) LackaStreamside Park. Registrawanna County. 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Keystone college plans golf tournament The 29th annual Keystone Open Golf Tournament will be held Monday, July 1 at Glen Oak Country Club in Waverly Township. Proceeds from the event support the Keystone College Alumni Association Scholarship and Engagement Fund. The golfer registration fee is $200 per person, which includes lunch, green fees, cart, refreshments, buffet dinner and prizes. Lunch and registration begin at 11 a.m. followed by a 12:30 p.m. shot-gun start. Refreshments and dinner will follow the tournament. Sponsorship opportunities for local businesses are still available. To register or obtain more information, visit keystone.edu/keystoneopen or call 570-945-8168. Planning for the event are, from left: Keystone Alumni Association President Don Cadman; Director of Alumni Engagement Ehrin Clark; and honorary chairman and former athletic director, Dr. Michael Mould.

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Last week I was visiting with a customer. We were walking his property and discussing the various maintenance needs of his plants. While a few plants needed selective pruning to remove dead, diseased, damaged or unsightly shoots, many plants needed shearing. Several herbaceous perennials needed last year’s dead growth to be sheared off completely, being careful not to damage this year’s new shoots already aggressively growing. (If this type of shearing is done after late fall’s freezes and before spring’s new growth, often the shearing can be right to the ground). But beside these herbaceous specimens, there were also shrubs that needed shearing. He had contacted me in order for me to shape the boxwoods that ornament each side of his front porch. This is the type of shearing that most people think of when they say “cut the hedges.” In this type of shearing, non-selective cuts

are made in order to shape the plant. In the photo, I am shown working carefully to ensure that both boxwoods match as exactly as possible in shape and size. For this type of shearing, it is necessary not only to go slow but to cut the same areas repeatedly. For this reason, angular hedges are much easier to cut well; all shoots must be removed back to the desired plane. In spherical or conical shapes, however, it is necessary to use a flat blade to produce a curved appearance, and this requires more time. Because of the amount of effort required, and because a display of a menagerie of shapes looks goofy, I recommend only maintaining a few of these geometric exhibits. In contrast to this type of shrub shearing, however, there is yet another type of shearing I discussed with the customer. Behind me in the photo there is a “hedge” of spirea. From its form, it appears it escaped any prun-

MARRIAGE LICENSES ■ Craig Aaron Brindza and Katherine Ann Grow, both of South Abington Twp. ■ Stacy Lee Connor, Clifford Twp., and Matthew Benjamin Lewis, Dalton. ■ Lindsay Gifford, Peckville, and Brandon Joseph Kromko, South Abington Twp. ■ Janelle Amber Spohn and Brandon Gerard Tunis, both of Scott Twp. ■ John Andrew Walker and Michelle Na Miao, both of Waverly. ■ Roland Joseph Warrick Jr. and Tammi Louise Way, both of Clarks Summit. PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS ■ Kenneth and Linda Powell, Scott Twp., to John and Fallon Plis; a property at 610 Wisteria Drive, Moosic, for $50,000. ■ Michael T. and Ruth A. Eck, Lackawanna County, to Patrick A. and Tshaiya Gibbons, Lackawanna County; two parcels at 414 Scott Road, South Abington Twp., for $141,000. ■ Francis and Theresa Marciano, Waverly Twp., to Kyle Hosier and Makayla M. McCauley, Clarks Summit, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship; a property at 110 N. Washington St., Taylor, for $151,500. ■ Michael Nicholas, Ransom Twp., to Kevin D. Bird, Scranton; a property in Ransom Twp. for $90,000. ■ Jeanine Gable, Punta Gorda, Fla., to Nolan and Sarah Schmidt, Susquehanna County; a property at 209 Church St., Dalton, for $118,000.

■ Khaleel and Ayesha Shaikh, South Abington Twp., to Sean P. Welenc, Scranton; a property at 719 N. Abington Road, Waverly Twp., for $226,750. ■ Paul S. and Ann Marie Lameo, Eynon, Brock and JoAnn Lameo, Old Forge, and Paul W. and Laura Lameo, Summit, N.J., to Prental 2 LLC, Clarks Summit; a property in Throop for $229,000. ■ Frank H. Hoban, also known as Frank X. Hoban, as trustee of the Frank H. Hoban, also known as Frank X. Hoban Revocable Trust, Delray Beach, Fla., to Victor and Sheila Kochmer, Factoryville; a property at 105 Stone Crest Circle, South Abington Twp., for $352,500. ■ Joanne and Timothy Farley to Aaron and Stacy Nivert; a property at 105 Waverly Circle, Waverly Twp., for $430,000. ■ Gravel Pond Townhouses Inc., Clarks Summit, to James M. and Kathleen P. Munley, South Abington Twp.; a property at 113 Cobblestone Lane, South Abington Twp., for $496,975.43. ■ Passionist Nuns of Clarks Summit, Pa., formerly known as Passionist Nuns of Dunmore, Clarks Summit, to John F. Jr. and Teresita S. Patackas, Tunkhannock; a property at 631 Griffin Pond Road, South Abington Twp., for $60,000. ■ Scott A. and Jennifer Burr, by their agent, Diana Orr, Glenburn Twp., to Cartus Financial Corp.; two parcels in Glenburn Twp. for $453,000. ■ Cartus Financial Corp. to Edward M. and Meagan K. Del-

ing last summer. But as I pointed out to the customer, while its size – and to a degree its form and growth habits – do not demand shearing, its bloom potential does. Within two months, this hedge will be covered with short-lived flowers. This is why I recommended not touching it now. We don’t want to risk damaging or delaying that bloom. After that bloom is finished, however, the plants can be promptly sheared. This shearing will result in new growth and a second bloom late in the growing season. For this type of shearing, while the general shape still matters, it is a speedy buzz cut. This light, quick cutting does not shock the plant, but reduces the size a bit and encourages response growth, prompting a new bloom. With spirea, regular shearing not only keeps the plant blooming, but also prevents it from getting leggy. But with regular shearing, the plants will also eventu-

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sole; two parcels in Glenburn Twp. for $453,000. ■ J. Ward and Bridget A. Fitzpatrick, Clarks Summit, to Matthew Ryan and Cassie Helene Walsh, Scranton; two parcels in Newton Twp. for $369,000. ■ Fannie Mae, also known as Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas, to Carlyn Brook and Phillip Alan Carper; a property at 2790 Dark Region Road, Ransom Twp., for $236,500. ESTATES FILED ■ Edward Snell, 1616 Newton Ransom Blvd., Newton Twp., letters of administration to Deborah A. Snell, 421A Powell Ave., Clarks Summit.

ally need to be thinned. 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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Joshua Arp works carefully to ensure two boxwoods match as close as possible in shape and size.

DIVORCES SOUGHT ■ Jill Callejas, South Abington Twp., v. Gregory Justave, Clarks Summit; married July 10, 2014, in Connecticut; Barbara J. O’Hara, attorney. ■ Renee Ann Arday, Clarks Summit, v. Benjamin Scott Arday, Clarks Summit; married Oct. 22, 2011, in Clearfield; William P. Opiel Jr., attorney. ■ Caroline L. Maloney, Clarks Green, v. Quinn M. Maloney, Dunmore; married Sept. 9, 2017, in Clarks Green; Corinne E. Thiel, attorney. STATE TAX LIEN ■ Telecommunication Enterprises Inc., 1527 Layton Road, Scott Twp.; $5,964.45.

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Waverly Comm announces 5K finalists WAVERLY TWP. — Fifty runners and walkers participated in the Waverly Waddle 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 11 to honor mothers and caregivers at the Waverly Community House. The event was chaired by Emily Karam with timing provided by Kirby’s Race Timing. Major sponsors for the race were: Anders P. Nelson, M.D.; Karam Orthodontics; Constantino’s C a t e r i n g a n d E ve n t s ; Dell’Aglio Automotive Services; Quinn, Mariotti & Abod and Toyota of Scranton. Additional sponsors included: Walker & Walker, P.C.; Elk Mountain Ski Resort; Allied Glass Industries, Inc.; Roba Family Farms; Peoples Security Bank, P.C.; Nat E. Levinson, M.D. and ProActive Family Chiropractic. Results are as follows. Overall Female Runner: Alla Wilson (19:51) Females Under 29: Grace McCormack (23:09), first place; Nora Kolucki (25:42),

second place; Kate Chickillo (29:27), third place. Females 50-plus: Donna Doherty (26:18), first place; Carole Hamersley (30:53), second place; Beth Grom (35:03), third place. Overall Female Walker: Madiline Slocum (26:24). Overall Male Runner: Alex Duffy (18:46). Males Under 29: Nicholas Booth (19:32), first place; Vinny Balivo (21:48), second place; Michael Allardyce (24:55), third place. Males 30 to 49: Brendan Dwyer (21:18), first place; Brian McQuestion (23:49), second place; Marc Mozdian (25:44), third place. Males 50-plus: William Booth (22:18), first place; Ed Lipski, Jr. (22:31), second place; Eric Duffy (24:27), third place. Overall Male Walker: Danny Dolcetti (28:56). For the complete list of runners, walkers and their finish times, visit arrowliveresults.com/WaverRunners take off from the starting line of the Waverly Waddle. lyWaddle.

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June A. Regni

enjoyed life, loved fashion and gardening. She had a tremendous work ethic. June was a great wife and mom and cared deeply for her grandchildren. Surviving are her son, Dr. Gerald Regni Jr., and

his wife, Nancy, Philadelphia; grandchildren, Gabriella, Giancarlo and Maximillian; a sister, Janice Cooney and husband, Dennis, Florida; nieces, Jessica and Tracy Cooney; a n d E i l e e n a n d Re n e e D’Angelo. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Denise Regni. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of June’s life on May 19 with a brunch at the Radisson at Lackawanna Station Hotel from noon to 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Church of St. Gregory, 330 N. Abington Road, Clarks Summit, PA 18411.

Carmella V. Diana Williams May 8, 2019

Carmella V. Diana Williams, Clarks Summit, died Wednesday afternoon after a short illness. Her husband of 61 years, the love of her life, was Roy Williams. Born in Niagara Falls, N.Y., the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Vittoria Diana, she was a high school graduate and, after raising her children, worked as a bookkeeper for various local businesses. She was a longtime member of the Church of St. Gregory. Known to all as Carm, Carmy or Nana, she was happiest when enjoying the simple but important things in life — time spent with family. A selfless and caring wife and mother, she lived her life putting her

husband and children first. She is survived by daughter, Dawn; son, Roy II and wife, Cheryl; and son, Gifford; grandchildren, Jessica, Stacey, Jason and Mark; two great-grandchildren, Mason and Amelia; and several nieces and nephews.

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June A. Regni, 84, a resident of Clarks Green, formerly of South Scranton, died April 29 in Vitas Hospice, Philadelphia. She was the widow of Jerry Regni Sr., who died in 2009. Bor n in Scranton, the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Curcio Benci, she was a member of the Church of St. Gregory and she was a graduate of Marywood Seminary and received her Masters of Education from Marywood College. She was a retired employee of the Scranton School District. June had a wonderful childhood and travelled with her parents. She was a dynamic woman who

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She was predeceased by her husband, Roy; son, David; daughter, Darlene; sisters, Julia (Pip), Viola and Anita. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Church of St. Gregory, 330 N. Abington Road, Clarks Green, celebrated by the Rev. John Lapera, pastor. A private interment followed in Abington Hills Cemetery. T h e f a m i ly re c e ive d friends Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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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, Glenburn Township. Quiet, nomusic Communion service on Saturdays at 5 p.m. with a pot luck supper on the first Saturday of each month. Sunday morning Communion service is at 11 a.m. with hymns both old and new. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. 570-563-1564, epiphanyglenburn.org; cote@ epix.net. Rev. Lou Divis, priest-in-charge. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 505 Griffin Pond Road, South Abington Township. Sunday sacrament meetings at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Bishop Brian Traweek presides. 570903-3237; briantraweek@ gmail.com Clarks Green Assembly of God, 204 S. Abington Road, Clarks Green. Sundays: worship services at 9 and 11 a.m., preschool church and childcare at 9 a.m., Rooted Kids, preschool church and childcare at 11 a.m. Tuesdays: DivorceCare at 7 p.m. Wednesdays: Rooted Youth at 6:30 p.m. and GriefShare, adult studies, Rooted Kids and childcare at 7 p.m. Senior pastor: Dan Miller. Associate/ worship pastors: Michael and Denise Warner. 570586-8286, clarksgreenassembly@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. 570-5868946. 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; secretary1310@comcast. net; 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, meets at Nichols Village Hotel, 1101 Northern Blvd., South Abington Township. Sun-

day Worship Gathering is at 10 a.m. Jamie Overholser is lead pastor. 570-6503784. crossroadschurchnepa.com. Dalton United Methodist, 125 S. Turnpike Road in Dalton. Sunday school: 9:30 a.m. Sunday service: 11 a.m. The food cupboard serves the Abington area Mondays at 6 p.m. Donations of non-perishable foods are always welcome. 570-563-2789. East Benton United Methodist, 200 Jordan Hollow Road in Dalton. Sunday worship Service 9 a.m. Adult Sunday school at 8:15 a.m. Pastor is Mark E. Obrzut Sr. 570-563-2370. Evangelical Free Bible, 431 Carbondale Road, South Abington Township. Sunday services: Prayer, 8:30 a.m.; Sunday school and small groups, 9 a.m.; worship, 10:15 a.m. 570-586-5557. Website: EFBC.family. First Baptist of Abington, 1216 N. Abington Road, Waverly. Sunday worship: 11 a.m. Adult or youth Sunday school: 10 a.m. Pastor is Don Hickey. 570-587-4492. First Presbyterian of Clarks Summit, 300 School Street, Clarks Summit. Worship service: Sunday at 10 a.m. Nursery is available. Wednesdays: 5:30 p.m. chapel choir (for young children); 6:15 p.m. The WAY Christian education program for adults and children; 7:15 p.m. teen and adult choir; 8:30 p.m. teen and adult bell choir. 570-586-6306; 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 Parish: Pastor: Msgr. Joseph G. Quinn. Email: info@olsparish.net.

Website: olsparish.net. ■ Our Lady of the Snows Church, 301 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Weekday Mass at 12:10 p.m., Confessions at 5 p.m. Saturdays. Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m. ■ Church of St. Benedict, 1849 Newton Ransom Blvd., Newton Township, Confessions at 3:15 p.m. Saturdays. Weekend Masses: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m., 11 a.m. Parker Hill, 607 North Abington Road, Clarks Summit. Worship services Sundays, 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. Lead pastor is Mark Stuenzi. 570-586-0646 parkerhill@parkerhill.org. parkerhill.org. St. Gregory Parish, 330 N. Abington Road in Clarks Green. Weekday Mass: 7 a.m. Reconcilation 4-4:45 p.m. Saturday. Weekend Masses: 5 p.m. Saturday, 8 and 10 a.m. and noon Sunday. Rev. John M. Lapera is pastor. 570-5874808. 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: 570587-1088. Preschool: 570586-5590. TrinityLutheranCS.com. Waverly Community, 101 Carbondale Road. 10 a.m. Sundays: Badge of Honor, ages 2 to 12, to help children grow in their character, understanding of the Bible and relationship with Jesus Christ. 10 a.m. Sundays: Sunday school. 11 a.m. Sundays: worship service, 7 p.m. Wednesdays: House Church. Contact the church for the location. Pastor is the Rev. James Cohen. 570-587-2280. 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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You won’t find the members of the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church in their pews at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 19. They will instead spend the day cleaning up local roads, assisting those in need with spring clean-up and repairs and volunteering at a local animal shelter for the day. The event, “Church Has Left The Building,” kicks off at the church at 9 a.m., and culminates with a celebration dinner in the church lounge at 4:30 p.m. Additional volunteers from the community are to join in.

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MAY 23 Block Party: Thursday, May 23, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. 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. For more information, call 570-587-3440. Patriot Mile Make-aSign: Thursday, May 23, 4-6 p.m. at Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Drop in during these two hours and make a sign to hold to cheer on your favorite athlete or athletes during 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. For more information, call 570587-3440. Diamond Painting Class For Teens: Thursday, May 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. 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. For more information, call 570-587-3440. MAY 24 Teen Reading Lounge: Friday, May 24, 4:15- 5 p.m. at Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. 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 eassy the group will discuss is: “I’m Over Staying Silent about Depression” by Kristen Bell, (pg 144). For students in grades 5-12. For more information, call 570-587-3440. MAY 25 Clarks Summit Patriot Mile Run/Walk: Saturday, May 25, 10-11 a.m. Presented by the National Running Center, this quick mile run/ walk will raise funds for the Abington Community Library. Registration is $15 and the race will begin and end at the National Running Center. For more information, call 570-587-3440. MAY 26 Chicken barbecue: The Fleetville Volunteer Fire Company will host a take out chicken barbecue Sunday, May 26, noon to 1:30 p.m. Tickets are presale only and must be ordered my Thursday, May 16. The cost is $7 for a half-chicken only; $10 for a meal. Tickets can be purchased at B&B Family Restaurant, Clark’s Sharp-All, Country Cuts, Joann’s Beauty Salon, CJ’s Deli and Lakeland Golf Course or by calling Beverly at 570-335-6212 or Harry at 570-892-2707. MAY 27 Memorial Day parade: Sponsored by Abington Memorial VFW Post 7069, Clarks Summit, the parade will be held on May 27. The line of march will form at the Clarks Summit Elementary School on West Grove Street, with the parade starting at 11 a.m. Any groups or individuals who want to participate in the parade must register by calling the post at 570-586-9821, daily after 1 p.m. Memorial Day services: In addition to the parade, Abington Memorial VFW Post 7069 will hold Memorial Day services and activities at the following times and locations. ■ 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 Cemetary

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Call for Strawberry Festival vendors: The fifth annual Strawberry 5K and Festival will be held in Clarks Summit on June 22. The 5K Race will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the Kids’ Fun Run right after the 5K. The Festival and Kids Games will run from 9-11:30 a.m. on Spring and Davis streets. Anyone interested in being a vendor at the open market 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. 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 garden can sign up on the its Facebook page at bit. ly/2KzuhBi. Storytimes for children: at Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Baby (ages 0-2): Fridays, May 17 and 24 at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.; Toddler (ages 2-3): Wednesdas, May 22 at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.; Preschool (ages 3-5): Tuesday, May 21 at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 570-587-3440. Spring astronomy series: Fridays, May 17 and 24 and Wednesday, May 22 at 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Keystone College’s Thomas G. Capillary ’60 Observatory, Fleetville. The spring series of public lectures and observing sessions. The programs are free with no registration required. Observation depends on the weather. For directions to the observatory, visit keystone.edu/observatory. Contact Jo-Ann Kamichitis at 570-945-8402 for more information. Memory Cafe: Held every second and fourth Friday (coming up May 24) at 10 a.m. at The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. A place where people with memory loss and their care companions can socialize with others, join in with art, music, gentle yoga or just visit in a relaxed setting. Free admission. For more information, visit GatheringPlaceCS.org. 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 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 570-586-7808 or visit bit. ly/2UV6OjP or the center’s Facebook page. State Rep. Outreach: A staff member from state Rep. Marty Flynn’s office will provide outreach assistance from 9 a.m. to noon on the third Wednesday of the month, alternating between the Clarks Green Borough Building, 104 N. Abington Road and the South Abington Township Building’s second-floor meeting room, 104 Shady Lane Road in Chinchilla. Flynn’s staff can help ONGOING with PennDOT paperwork, Abington Heights Class LIHEAP winter heating of 1969 reunion: The com- assistance, unemployment mittee is seeking contact compensation, workers’ cominformation including telepensation, PACE/PACENET phone, e-mail and residential prescription-drug coverage, address, along with any oth- unclaimed property searcher pertinent information, for es and any other state-relatthose interested in a 50th ed matter. Call 570-342-4348 reunion this year. Email for more information. your info or questions to: Reach the Suburban: 570khick07@comcast.net or call 348-9185; suburbanweekly@ 570-881-3186. timesshamrock.com ■ 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. MAY 28 Abington Community Library Teen Leadership Committee meeting: Tuesday, May 28, 4-5 p.m. at Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. 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. For more information, call 570587-3440. Literary New England Information Session: Tuesday, May 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. 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. For more information, call 570-5873440. MAY 30 Homeschoolers at the Library: Thursday, May 30, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. 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. For more information, call 570-587-3440. Quiet Your Mind: Thursday, May 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. 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. For more information, call 570-5873440. MAY 31 Art gallery reception: A new art exhibit, “FlowersWild and Still” will open at The Gathering Place, 304 St. Street, Clarks Summit, with a reception Friday, May 31, 6:30-8 p.m. The community is invited to come meet the artists and view the new exhibit. For more information, visit GatheringPlaceCS.com. JUNE 1 Designer purse bingo to benefit Abington Christian Academy: June 1 at the Clarks Summit Fire Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo begins at 6 p.m. Benefit tickets are $25 each for 12 rounds of bingo with designer bag prizes. Snack bar items, specials, extra game sheets and raffle basket and 50/50 chances will be available for purchase. For more information, call 570-586-5270 or visit abingtonacademy. com. JUNE 17 Summer Days: ACA Summer Days begin Monday, June 17 at Abington Christian Academy on Layton Road in South Abington Township. The academy offers activities from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, with flexible enrollment available. For more information call 570586-5270 or visit abingtonacademy.com. DEC. 1-8 Cruise to the Bahamas: The Abington Senior Center is sponsoring a cruise to the Bahamas Dec. 1-8. Call Adele at 570-586-8996 for details.

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Selling and socializing

A couple weeks ago I woke up early on a sunny Saturday morning to see cars and trucks lined up and down my quiet little stretch of paradise in Glenburn Township. Was somebody getting married? Were the Kardashians moving in? With some investigation I discovered the crowd was in my neighborhood to battle over tchotchkes at a nearby yard sale. Every May, I start to see individual and community yard sales pop up throughout the Abingtons. It’s a good time of year to get rid of your stuff while making a couple bucks and socializing with your neighbors. It’s especially fun when you make it a family project. Even younger kids can help by running a lemonade stand. Here are some tips from hgtv.com to make your yard sale a hit: Conquer your clutter. Put yard sale items aside all year long. Designate some boxes or shelves in a closet or attic, and discard any unwanted clothing and household items there. When you’ve collected enough, it’s sale time. If you’re sorting through your clutter for the first time, break the job down into small, manageable tasks. Start with things you can easily let go of. Begin with one drawer or one cabinet at a time, then move on to the next. When you’ve finished an entire room, begin the same process in another. Keep it clean. Once you’ve decided which items to sell, give everything a thorough cleaning. People don’t want to sort through someone else’s dirty, dusty toys and glassware. Get the word out. When you’ve decided on

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Yard sales are a great way to clean out the house and get rid of items you no longer want or need. a date for your sale, start advertising a week or two in advance. Price it right. Decide how you’ll price things beforehand, and use colorcoded stickers to make it easier to keep track of different-priced items. Be realistic about what people will pay. The primary goal is to get rid of your stuff. Think like a merchandiser. Make a great first impression with a sale that’s well laid out and attractive. Big-ticket items, like furniture or baby strollers, should be front and center where drivers can easily see them. Put something equally eye-catching at the back of the sale like a large painting, mirrors or a floor lamp. Keep reviewing things throughout the day. As items sell, close any large gaps by moving things closer to the street. It’s all in the details. Try wrapping sets of baby linens or fabric with twine or ribbon. Display jewelry on custom card stock that matches your sale signage. Tables everywhere. Don’t make people bend down to look at your things. Use regular tables for most items and low

tables for kids’ items. Hang them up. Hang your clothes on a portable rack to add a boutique feel to your sale. Display in groups. Group similar items all together in one place so buyers can easily see what you have. Follow the signs. Make sure people can find you with clear, consistent signage. Place signs at every entrance to your neighborhood, and include arrow signs at every turn. A large, simple “yard sale” sign with the date and an arrow pointing the way works best. Make it fun. Create an inviting feel right from the start with colorful balloons on your mailbox. Provide some background music while people shop. To keep people shopping, set up a table and offer refreshments and small snacks. Everything must go free-for-all. Have a box or two of free items at your sale filled with things you would typically donate anyway. Teri Lyon is a mom, grandmom and freelance writer who lives in Glenburn Township with her cat.

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Abington heights senior Zack rundell wins new Jersey mountain bike race

Zack Rundell, 18, battles through mud to win the Mooch Madness Category 1 Men's Mountain Bike race in Stanhope, New Jersey. Rundell led the two-hour race from the start and finished 22 seconds ahead of the next rider. Rundell is a senior at Abington Heights High School and races for Burner Fitness.

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Fishing after school NEWTON TWP. — Students in fifth through eighth grades at Abington Heights Middle School have many activities to choose from in the after-school programs. They can play badminton, capture-the-flag, tennis, Wiffle Ball and floor hockey. They can learn about gardening, finger crocheting or chess. They can sing in the Glee club, be part of a writer’s group or work on the tech crew for theater productions. They can receive help with homework. And they can go fishing. The fishing club, now in its second year, is taught by Marty Memolo, fifth and sixth grade reading specialist. Ten middle school students meet on Wednesdays after school for six weeks during fall and spring sessions. The club will grow to include more students if more fishing equipment is obtained. “We do not keep any of the fish we catch,” Memolo said. “We do put the fish in a bucket to watch them for a while or take a picture, but then let them go. The pond is not fed by any streams, and if we kept the fish, soon we would have no fish. “While at the pond, we pick up trash and carefully

collect any loose fishing line. This also helps protect the geese and ducks that make their home at the pond.” The students fish for bluegill, panfish, pickerel, catfish, largemouth bass and a huge goldfish. “I love fishing,” said Mario Peirsimoni, who caught two blue gills on a recent afternoon. “I like catching fish.” The students bait their own hooks but they do not take the fish off the hooks. “I came to Abington Heights five years ago and was astonished by all the natural resources available on the beautiful rural campus,” said Memolo. “One major resource we have that few schools have is the pond. Our vice principal, Patrick McGarry is a fly fisherman and was very supportive when I suggested that we establish fishing as an afterschool activity. The presence of the pond gives the children a unique opportunity to explore nature and learn a skill.” “I like the satisfaction of catching a fish,” said Guinevere Dadey, fifth-grade, who also caught a bluegill. “I like being outside with my friends.” “I like to fish and I like all animals,” said Olivia Ger-

Graduations

professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction. The University of Scranton ■ Rebekah Bernard, a graduate marketing major, and Michael Curran, a junior marketing major, both of Clarks Green, were among the University of Scranton students inducted into Mu Kappa Tau, the national honor society for marketing. The honor society was founded in 1966 to recognize scholarship and high academic accomplishment among marketing students. The university’s chapter of the honor society was established in 2016. ■ Andrew Ferguson of South Abington Township was among the 45 University of Scranton students inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, the business honor society. To be considered for induction, students must rank in the upper seven percent of the junior class, upper 10 percent of the senior class or upper 20 percent of the graduating master’s class. The university’s chapter of the honor society was established in 1997. Ferguson is a graduate student pursing a Masters of Business Administration in international business degree at the university. ■ Cara Kopicki of Clarks Summit was among the University of Scranton students inducted into Pi Gamma Mu, the international honor society in social science. For induction into the honor society, students must be of junior academic standing, maintain an overall grade point average of 3.4 or higher, and have completed at least 21 credits in the disciplines of economics, human services, psychology, sociolo-

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania A total of 1,187 students received degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania at separate commencement exercises for undergraduate and graduate students on May 10 and 11. Reilly Breig of South Abington Township received a Master of Science in athletic training. Andrew McDonald of Clarks Summit received a Bachelor of Science in health education and physical education. Taryn Scott of South Abington Township received a Bachelor of Science in special education (PK-8)/early childhood. University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Skyler Smith of Clarks Summit graduated Sunday, April 28, from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford with a Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcast communications. Commencement exercises were held in the KOA Arena of the Richard E. and Ruth McDowell Sport and Fitness Center. Dr. Patricia Beeson, provost emerita of the University of Pittsburgh, addressed the graduates.

Honor societies Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Amber Loomis of Clarks Green and Emily Fazio of Clarks Summit were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. They are among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction. The College of New Jersey Sondra Lionetti of Clarks Summit was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective alldiscipline collegiate honor society. Lionetti is pursuing a degree in chemistry at The College of New Jersey. Lionetti is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty,

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rity, fifth grade. “People do not like to help animals but I like to help them.” “I used to fish when I was little,” said Tina Santaniello, school nurse, who co-teaches the club. “I monitor the kids around the water and keep them safe,” she said. When it’s raining and the club can’t go outside to fish, the students stay inside to learn how to tie lures or make traps. They learn about the fishing regulations and identification of Pennsylvania fish. “It is fun being outside,”

said Ethan Horutz, sixth grade. “The fish are very gentle,” said Sylvan Wu, sixth grade. “I like to pick them up but they are slippery.” Other students fishing that day were fifth graders Ben Rodriguez, Colton Kipple, Liv Grunza Gabby Sorensen and Kaitlyn Pagnani and eighth grader Jerry Stiastny. “It is wonderful to be outside in the fresh air in step with nature” said Memolo. SuBMITTED pHOTOS “We emphasize the enjoyment of fishing rather than Abington Heights Middle School student and fishing focusing on how many fish club member Layla Michaliga reels in a catch at the or the kind of fish we catch.” pond in front of the school.

Want to help? The middle school is looking for donations for bait and spin casting rods, fly fishing rods, reels, nets, lures, buckets, tackle boxes, fishing line, pliers, hooks, vices for fly tying, tread or any other equipment not being used. The club is also looking for 12 fly tying vices and enough read to offer a winter session on fly tying. Donations may be dropped off at the school, 1555 Newton Ransom Blvd., Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Or for more information, call the school at 570-586-1281.

Abington Heights Middle School student Mario Peirsimoni keeps an eye on the water during an A student baits a hook at the Abington Heights Middle after-school fishing club session. School pond.

gy, political science or history. The university’s chapter of the honor society was established in 1971. Kopicki is a senior psychology major at the university. ■ The following local residents were among the University of Scranton students inducted into Phi Lambda Upsilon, the national honorary chemical society: Fahad Ashraf of Clarks Summit, a senior biology and philosophy major Nadeen Jafar of South Abington Township, a senior biology and philosophy major Maaz Siddiqui of South Abington Township, a senior biology major. The honor society accepts students with 24 credits in chemistry and a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. The University’s chapter of the honor society was established in 1975.

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Scholarship Jasmin Patel of South Abington Township is the recipient of The Grace C. Kimball Scholarship in Biology at Wilkes University. Scholarship students were recognized along with the donors whose gifts made the scholarships possible at the university’s annual Scholarship Luncheon on April 4. The scholarship is presented to beginning biology majors who have satisfied qualifying criteria established on a competitive basis by the department faculty. It was established in 1985 in memory of Grace Kimball, a former faculty member of the biology department.

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Abington Heights takes title at meet

JUNIOR HIGH TRACK & FIELD PHIL TOCHELLI CHAMPIONSHIPS ABINGTON HEIGHTS RESULTS GIRLS

3200 Relay: 2nd, Abington Heights 11:16.88. 100 Hurdles: 3rd, Allie Detter, 17.57. 1600: 1st, Maia Arcangelo, 5:29.86 (meet record; old mark, 5:38.70, Katie Dammer, Abington Heights, 2014). 300 Hurdles: 3rd, Allie Detter, 52.91. 800: 1st, Maia Arcangelo, 2:32.91. Shot: 2nd, Olivia Lam, 32-9

BOYS

3200 Relay: 2nd, Abington Heights 9:49.34. 1600: 3rd, Alex Duffy, 5:09.26. Triple: 3rd, Nico Bossi, 35-4.75.

IN HISTORY

30 years ago: Pat Welk had a two-run triple in Abington Heights’ 12-2 win over Scranton Central. 20 years ago: Tara Viesewski hit a three-run home run for Abington Heights in an 11-1 win over North Pocono. 10 years ago: Julie Hubbard scored two goals for Abington Heights in a 3-0 win over Holy Redeemer in girls soccer.

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Abington Heights’ Antonio Maletta competes in the 300 meter hurdles during the annual Robert Spagna track and field meet at Scranton Memorial Stadium on Tuesday, May 7. BY JOBY FAWCETT STAFF WRITER

SCRANTON — Abington Heights’ Calista Marzolino struck gold May 7 at the 15th Robert Spagna Championship track and field meet at Scranton Memorial Stadium. I n h e r f i n a l c o n f e rence championship m e e t , M a r z o l i n o wo n t wo i n d iv i d u a l g o l d medals to help catapult Abington Heights to a seventh-straight Class 3A team title with 124 points. Wallenpaupack f i n i s h e d s e c o n d at 8 8 a n d D e l aw a r e Va l l e y was third with 85½. “It’s really nice that this team has been able to carry on the tradition and will continue to do that after us seniors are gone,” said Marzolino, who won the long jump at 17 feet, 2¼ inches and the high jump at 5-2 to give her six golds in her career. “Despite the weather, we all went out there and left everything we had out on the track.” In addition to Marzolino’s victories, Abington Heights’ Hannah Hughes claimed the 800

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Abington Heights’ Calista Marzolino competes in the 100 meter hurdles during the annual Robert Spagna track and field meet at Scranton Memorial Stadium on Tuesday, May 7. title with a time of 2:22.55 and 3,200 relay team of Hughes, Allison Dammer, Elyse Simakaski and Gianna Sabatini won in a time of 9:57.49. “ I a m ve r y e x c i t e d about the team performance and my individual finish,” Hughes said. “ M y s h i n s h ave b e e n bothering me, so I haven’t been able to do too much training. “It felt g reat to win the 800.” On the boys side, Abington Heights senior Antonio Maletta was a

double-event winner, capturing the 110 hurdles in a personal-best time of 14.69 seconds and the 300 hurdles in 39.19. ABINGTON HEIGHTS RESULTS

GIRLS 3200 Relay: 1st, Abington Heights 9:57.49 (Allison Dammer, Hannah Hughes, Elyse Simakaski, Gianna Sabatini). 100 Hurdles: 2nd, Calista Marzolino (AH) 15.34. 100: 7th, Dani Beamish (AH) 12.88. 1600: 5th, Abigail Marion (AH) 5:37.39; 8th, Modupe Osuntokun (AH) 5:44.81. Triple: 2nd, Calista Marzolino (AH) 35-5.5; 400 Relay: 3rd, Abington Heights 52.34. Javelin: 8th, Megan Healey (AH) 96-5. 400: 2nd, Gianna Sabatini (AH)

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Abington Heights’ Damon Martin runs in the 4x400 meter relay during the annual Robert Spagna track and field meet at Scranton Memorial Stadium on Tuesday, May 7. 58.89. Pole: 3rd, Danielle Heine (AH) 11-6; 5th, Rachel Klein (AH) 9-0; 8th, Isabella Allen (AH) 7-6. 300 Hurdles: 5th, Anna Marchetta (AH) 49.07. 800: 1st, Hannah Hughes (AH) 2:22.55; 4th, Elyse Simakaski (AH) 2:26.31. 200: 7th, Dani Beamish (AH) 27.26. Shot: 4th Adele Hollander (AH) 32-9.5. 3200: 3rd, Abigail Marion (AH) 12:00.87; 7th, Modupe Osuntokun (AH) 12:29.31. High: 1st, Calista Marzolino (AH) 5-2; 8th, Mariel Curra (AH) 4-8. Long: 1st, Calista Marzolino (AH) 17-2.25 (better second jump); 5th, Danielle Heine (AH) 15-11. 1600 Relay: 3rd, Abington Heights 4:13.66

BOYS 3200 Relay: 2nd, Abington Heights 8:24.44. 110 Hurdles: 1st, Antonio Maletta (AH) 14.69. Discus: 3rd, Ryan Flynn (AH) 134-4. 1600: 4th, Stephen Haggerty (AH) 4:36.31. High: 6th, Jim Lefchak (AH) 5-8; T8th Josh Przekop (AH) 5-8. 300 Hurdles: 1st, Antonio Maletta (AH) 39.19; 3rd, Shervin Mokhtari (AH) 41.36. 800: 7th, Conor Kryreski (AH) 2:07.81. 3200: 5th, Stephen Haggerty (AH) 10:02.95. Shot: 7th, Ryan Flynn (AH) 40-3. 1600 Relay: 5th, Abington Heights 3:38.58. Pole: 4th, Nick Klapatch (AH) 11-6.

Abington Heights victorious over Delaware Valley STAFF REPORT

SOUTH ABINGTON TWP. — John Deibert hit a two-out, three-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning May 9, enabling Abington Heights to snatch a 4-3 victory from Delaware Valley in a Lackawanna League high school baseball game. “I ended up down, 0-2, (in the count). I was just hoping to put one in the gap,” Deibert, a sophomore, said. “I ended up putting a nice swing on it. “I thought it was going to hit the fence because I’ve never done that before. When it went over, I was like, ‘Wow!’ It was surprising.” Delaware Valley, led, 1-0 in the third inning. Abington Heights tied it in the fifth. Deibert led off with a walk, stole second and scored on a two-out single by Jake Petty. Delaware Valley went back ahead, 3-1, in the sixth inning. But the resilient Comets came right back. James Myers started the comeback with a two-out double inside the third-base line. Conor Newman then drew a walk, setting up Deibert’s heroics. “We keep talking about moving on from certain plays,” Abington Heights coach Bill Zalewski said. “We had an error, but we tried to keep our heads up and move on from there. Obviously, they did that today. “That was a clutch hit by John. Especially at such a

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Abington Heights’ Rory Harris competes in a semifinal match at the District 2 Class 3A tennis singles championship at Birchwood Tennis Club in South Abington Twp. on Thursday, May 9. young age, to be such a pol- straight sets May 8, and he ished hitter. That was real- beat Williamsport’s Kyle Shuler, 7-6 (4), 7-5. ly big.” “It was great to be here,” Boys tennis Harris said. “I had tough For Rory Harris, reachmatches to get here and honing the Class 3A final estly, my shoulder felt great. I helped sooth a frustrating was able to utilize my serve end of his season where he and that helped me to get to h e l p e d l e a d A b i n g t o n the final, but there, Tomas is Heights to the Lackawanna just a really great player.” League title. A nagging Boys lacrosse shoulder injury had him on Dante DeRiggi recorded a the sidelines and eager to hat trick for Abington play in the district tournaHeights, which fell, 12-4 to ment. Delaware Valley in a WyoAlthough he lost to Delaming Valley Conference ware Valley’s Tomas Reese, match. the top seed, in the championBoys volleyball ship match, 6-0, 6-0, he advanced to the semifinals Kyle Kronick had seven with a pair of wins in kills and Matt Pacyna had 20

assists to lead Abington Heights to a 3-0 win over Western Wayne in a Lackaw a n n a L e a g u e m at ch . Chance VanSickle had 13 digs for the Comets. Abington Heights 3 Mountain View 0 At Abington Heights, Pacyna had 13 assists and James McGrail had nine kills and the Comets clinched a spot in the District 1-2-11 Class 2A playoffs as the No. 8 seed.

Softball Abington Heights 7 Delaware Valley 0 At Abington Heights, the bottom of the order did much of the damage as

Caroline Kelly went 3 for 3 with a pair of runs, Shaelyn Kobrynich doubled, singled and drove in two, and Ava Leach singled in two, as Abington Heights defeated Delaware Valley, 7 - 0 , i n a L a c k aw a n n a League game. Catherine Anne Kupinski doubled home a pair in the Division I-II crossover. Mara Hamm allowed only a bunt single and whiffed eight.

Girls lacrosse Brennan Tates had four goals as Abington Heights lost to Lake-Lehman, 18-5, in a Wyoming Valley Conference match.

CLIPBOARD

Baseball: Baseball U PA will hold tryouts May 31, 7-9 p.m., and June 3, 6-8 p.m., at Volpe Field for ages 8-12 (13U fall). Cost is $10 and players must attend one session. Additional information: baseballupa.com, Joe Fisch, tmadad@comcast.net, or Leon Frailey, leonfrailey@ yahoo.com. ■ 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, 570877-2544 or jamie.shevchik@keystone.edu. ■ The Sandlot will hold fall ball travel tryouts June 5 and 6 at Schautz Stadium in Dunmore. Ages 6-11 will be from 6-7:30 p.m. and ages 12-18 will be from 7:30-9 p.m. Players must only attend one session. Cost is $10. To register: 570-445-1155 or CDD027@aol.com. ■ 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: Lackawanna Pro Bono will hold its 13th annual golf tournament June 10 at Elmhurst Country Club. Registration will be at noon with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $150 per player for the captain-and-crew format. Additional information: lackawannaprobono.com or 570-961-2714. ■ 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 Waverly Township. 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 Waverly Township. 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 570-9458168. 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. Softball: A men’s slowpitch Friday night softball league is looking for teams. Games will be played at Derenick Park in Taylor. Cost is $200. Additional information: 570591-3359.

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HERB: Friends group holds sale ADULT: Advice for new grads FROM PAGE 1

anymore. We are seeing more and more hybrids, which don’t support the pollination as well as a straight species. People are putting more shrubbery and trees that don’t necessarily benefit wild bees and butterflies. Pollinator-friendly plants are important. One-third of our food is dependent on pollinators to grow.” Divided plants and flowers are much of what Master Gardeners bring to the herb sale. Plants like irises and day lilies multiply every year and need to be divided and planted elsewhere. Lackawanna Master Gardeners are willing to take these plants from their own gardens and put them in pots to sell. All proceeds benefit the Dalton Community Library.

Watering is key when caring for herbs and other plants. “You need to make sure all your plants are adequately watered,” Eccleston said. “With plants in pots, you can tell by sticking your finger in the soil an inch down. If the soil is dry an inch down, then you need to water.” Steve Ward, Master Gardener coordinator for Penn State Extension, has been part of the herb sale since it began. Ward shared this year Master Gardeners will offer hanging baskets, some annuals, native perennials and pollinator-friendly plants for sale. “Pollinators support wild bees and butterflies,” he said. “Pollinators aren’t in people’s gardens as much

Ward explained the gardeners at the herb sale aren’t only there to sell plants, but to share knowledge as well. “We really encourage people to connect to their environment, even if it’s just a little backyard container garden,” Ward said. “In our society, we are so far removed from our food sources, that we no longer understand the relationship between a healthy environment and healthy eating. We want to develop environmental stewardship where people really invest in making good decisions both short term and long term in their gardens, not only doing what’s best for us, but for generations to come by managing well what environmental resources we have left.”

FROM PAGE 1

job interview this morning and I start Monday. #adulting.” But it will also be used in a sarcastic and/or negative sense: “I can’t adult today” or “why is adulting so hard?” We can all relate to both sides of that coin. I remember the moment after graduating college when reality set in. I realized my time was up and I had to start being an adult. That was only seven years ago, but it seems like longer. Adulting stretches time. I can’t claim to have the wisdom of someone who’s been doing this “adulting” thing for decades, but I do have a few tips to offer new grads. Here are three things I’ve learned since graduating college. 1. Your diploma is just the beginning of your education. If you think you learned a lot in college, you might be surprised at how much you learn in the school of life – and how much is left to learn.

Jump at the chance to gain new experiences, especially in your professional field and career path of choice. Seek out people who know more than you. Observe and ask questions of them. Never stop seeking knowledge. 2. Keep your friends close. You probably won’t keep in touch with all the college friends you intend to, and that’s okay. But don’t let your closest friends and the people who matter to you most slip away. We all need other people to confide in and rely on. Being an independent adult doesn’t change that. Value your relationships and make time to spend with your friends, even when you’re busy adulting. 3. “The real world” isn’t as rough – or different – as it sounds. Elementary school students are told they are being prepared for middle school. Middle school students are told they are preparing for high school. High school students are either getting ready for “the real world” or

for college, which also prepares students for “the real world.” As if they’re living in some alternate reality and after the cap and gown are removed, they’ll suddenly be zapped into another dimension where it’s all about survival. Spoiler alert: This “real world” seems daunting, until a plot twist reveals you’ve been in it all along. Sure, you have more responsibility to it now, but you’ve been preparing for this your whole life. Do you feel like you’re in a doorway, gripping your newly-earned diploma or degree, afraid to take the next step into the world? You may not feel like it now, but you’re ready. So move the tassel, toss the cap in the air, and go adult. For readers who have already “been there, done that,” what advice do you have to add to this list? Send your adulting tips for the Class of 2019 to ebaumeister@timesshamrock.com for possible inclusion in a future column.

MIRACLES: 5K run/walk set FROM PAGE 1

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Basil from Rowlands Greenhouse waits to be taken to the herb sale on May 18 in Dalton. Penn State Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions. Proceeds of the sale will benefit the Dalton Community Library.

Pots of herbs at Rowlands Greenhouse are ready to be transported to the herb sale benefiting the Dalton Community Library on May 18. The sale will have herbs and other plants available for purchase from 9 a.m. to noon at the Dalton Fire Hall.

The group also hopes to raise and donate funds to provide better treatment options for children and help local families as they go through their fight, Linda said. The community rallied behind Matthew and his family and helped them over his five-year battle, she said. Now, they have an opportunity to pay that forward. “We know how horrible this journey is and how difficult it is,” Linda said. “We want to help them in practical ways, whether it’s gas cards or whatever they need.” As for Matthew, he plans on lacing up his shoes and running a mile of the course.

“I’m excited to see a lot of people at the race,” Matthew said.

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