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Class of 2019

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Modupeoluwa Osuntokun and Jared Patten pose for a photo as the graduates prepare for the Abington Heights High School commencement ceremony Friday, June 14. For more photos and the list of graduates, see page 10.

Time for picking

Local strawberry farms open for season BY CLAYTON OVER StaFF WrItEr

It’s that time of year again. Strawberry fields at LaCoe’s Berry Nice Farms in Newton Township and Pallman Farm in South Abington Township are open for picking. Both sites opened to the public last week, though staff at both said especially wet weather last year and so far in 2019 has created some challenges for the fruit growing there. “Berries need warm nights and lots of sunshine to ripen,” said Regina LaCoe, who runs LaCoe’s Berry Nice Farm with her husband, Dick. “We have tons of green berries. We need warmer nights and more sunshine.” Strawberry season at the farm, 10041 Valley View Drive, opened on June 11 and the turnout over the first few days was good, LaCoe said. The uncertainty of the weather also prompted staff

there to evaluate their hours on a day to day basis. Anyone who wants to make the trip should to check to see if the farm is open by looking at their Facebook page or by calling 570-561-4031. Strawberries there cost $2.25 a pound. Only cash is accepted. Strawberry season there will last until the Fourth of July and possibly a little longer. After that, the farm’s blueberry, blackberry and raspberry fields will open for picking, LaCoe said. Strawberry picking at Pallman Farm, 1511 Summit Lake Road, opened Friday, the 33rd strawberry picking season there, said co-owner Craig Pallman. The weather affects operations where people come and pick their own fruit twofold, he said. Wet conditions last year, when the strawberry plants went into their hibernation phase, and this year has stressed the plants and left them weak, Pallman said. On top of that, poor weather could keep

patrons inside and out of the fields. However, with the constant rain, some people could end up with cabin fever, Pallman said. “It’s been so bad, we’re hoping that some people get tired of it, go out regardless and thumb their noses at the weather,” Pallman said. Pallman Farms will be open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Prices on strawberries there run $2.35 a pound for anything under 20 pounds and $2.10 a pound for anything over 20 pounds. Staff there hope to have strawberry picking available until at least the Fourth of July, Pallman said. Contact the writer: cover@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9100 x5363; @ClaytonOver on twitter

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Makayla Mason, 5, of Factoryville, is all smiles as she eats a strawberry at Pallman Farms in Clarks Summit on Saturday, June 15.

More info For more information on laCoe’s Berry Nice Farm and Pallman Farm, check out their Facebook pages.

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A summer of music

Live music and the outdoors go together like cake and ice cream. They mix like iced tea and lemonade. And they blend like cereal and milk. A summer evening just can’t get any better than an open-air concert by a lake surrounded by trees and walking trails. Which is why the annual Lakeside Wednesday Concerts series at Hillside Park is one of my favorite things about summer in the Abingtons. This year’s free, 10-week series will run every Wednesday from June 26 to Aug. 28, 6-8 p.m. under the pavilion by Lake Eston Wilson at Hillside Park. The family-friendly events paint a classic picture of small-town America and the values held dear by the people of the Abingtons: community pride, tradition, simplicity, environmental awareness, neighborly kindness and good old-fashioned fun. The attendance each year is a testimony to that. The parking lot fills up fast, and so does the hillside. Lawn chairs, blankets and coolers are spread out over the grass, as people soak up the music and setting sun. Children roll down the hill, sway on the swing set and run along the path. Families share picnic dinners, go fishing and paddle canoes on the lake. Couples hold hands while strolling along the boardwalk trail around the lake and sit close while listening to the music. Friends gather around picnic tables and chat in small groups. Dogs and their humans explore the sights and sounds. The musicians interact with the audience, and dancing is encouraged to all. In fact, this summer’s lineup may make it difficult to stay in your seat (unless, like me, you don’t know how to dance): June 26: Paul LaBelle and the Exact Change July 3 (Kids’ Night): Fab 3 July 10: The John Stevens Polka Band July 17: Doug Smith Band with Erin Malloy July 24: FullCircle July 31: Chris DiMattio with Ken McGraw’s Brass and Ivory Orchestra Aug. 7: East Coast Trio Aug. 14: Presbybop Quintet Aug. 21 (Kids’ Night): The Wanabees Aug. 28: Friends of the Gypsy with Senator John Blake So let the countdown to the 2019 Lakeside Wednesday Concerts begin – only 6 days until sound off. See you at Hillside.

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Ryker Wood, 4, of Scranton, takes a break from picking strawberries and eats one while out with his grandparents at LaCoe’s Berry Nice Farm.

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com or call 570-587-3206. All Day Craft and Chat: Saturday, June 22, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Abington Community Library. 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. JUNE 23 Designer Purse Bingo: Sunday, June 23, noon to 6 p.m. at the Ramada, 820 Northern Blvd., South Abington Township. A fundraiser for the Abington Business and Professional Association. Doors will open at noon and games will begin at 2 p.m., featuring Michael Kors, Kate Spade and Coach with 20 designer bag bingo games and three special games, basket raffles, 50/50, bingo specials, cash bar and concessions. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door and can be purchased at The Nyx, PS Bank in Clarks Summit or by contacting Jessica Nemetz at 570-8407058. JUNE 24 Bob Ross painting program: Monday, June 24, 6-8:30 p.m. at Abington Community Library. Join Certified Ross Instructor Phil Krivenko of Art n’ Vino as he teaches you how to complete your own Bob Ross painting. The cost of this class is $42; payment is due to instructor before class begins. For more information, call 570-5873440. JUNE 25 Technology Scheduling Session: Tuesday, June 25, 11 a.m. to noon at Abington Community Library. 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. For more information, call 570-5873440. THE VOICE OF Learn the Libby App: THE ABINGTONS Tuesday, June 25, noon at The Gathering Place, 304 S. A publication of TimesState St., Clarks Summit. Shamrock Community The Libby App is a great way Newspaper Group to get books from the library. 149 Penn Ave Mary Lou Smith will present Scranton, PA 18503 information on how to use Phone: 570-348-9185 this easy app for downloadFax: 570-207-3448 ing books for free. Admissuburbanweekly@ sion is $5. To register or for timesshamrock.com abingtonsuburban.com more information, visit gatheringplacecs.com. Managing Editor JBOB review session: Elizabeth Baumeister Tuesday, June 25 from 4-5 570-348-9185, ext. 3492 p.m. at Abington ebaumeister Community Library. Review @timesshamrock.com “The Strange Case of Origami Yoda” by Tom Editor Angleberger. Snacks Christopher M. Cornell provided. For students in 570-348-9185, ext. 5414 grades 4-6. For more ccornell@timesshamrock.com information, call 570-5873440. Advertising Manager Abington Community Alice Manley Library Teen Leadership 570-348-9100, ext. 9285 Committee Meeting: amanley Tuesday, June 25 from 4-5 p.m. @timesshamrock.com at the library. A group of tweens/teens focused on Advertising Account giving a voice to all young Executive Cali Nataloni adults for programming, book 570-348-9100, ext. 5458 selections and more. Teens in cnataloni grades 5-12 are invited to come @timesshamrock.com and share thoughts and ideas. For more information, call Photographer 570-587-3440. Emma Black Teen painting class: eblack@timesshamrock.com Tuesday, June 25 from 6-7 p.m. 570-348-9100, ext. 5447 A painting class for students in grades 9-12, instructed by Staff Writer Sharon McArdle. For more Clayton Over information, call 570-587-3440. cover@timesshamrock.com JUNE 26 570-348-9100, ext. 5363 ABPA Lunch and Learn series: Funding: Contributors The Abington Business and Joshua Arp Professional Association’s Teri Lyon (ABPA) Lunch and Learn Julie Jeffery Manwarren series will present Linda Scott “Funding” Wednesday, The Abington Suburban welJune 26, noon, at the comes all photos and subAbington Community missions. There is no charge Library. Includes up-to-date for publication, but all phoand comprehensive tos and submissions run on information available on a “space available” basis. U.S. foundations and other The editor reserves the right grant providers. The cost, to reject any or all submisfor ABPA Members, is $10 sions. (includes lunch provided by Deadline for submissions is Caravia) or free without by noon the Friday before lunch. To register or for publication date. more information, call Opinions of independent 570-587-3440. columnists do not necessarily reflect those of the Please see Calendar, Page 5 Abington Suburban staff. JUNE 20 Block party: Thursday, June 20, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Abington Community Library. Children ages 2-7 may 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. No registration required. For more information, call 570587-3440. JUNE 21 Messy Science For Teens - Water and Ice: Friday, June 21, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Abington Community Library. Dress to get messy and join other teens in grades 5-12 for science experiments involving water and ice. Meet in the grass outside the children’s library, weather permitting, or in the Ryon Community Room. For more information, call 570587-3440. JUNE 22 Fifth annual Strawberry Day 5K and Festival: Saturday, June 22, 9-11 a.m. on Spring and Davis streets in Clarks Summit. Features a 5K race, a kids’ fun run, games for kids, food booths and vendors. For race information, contact National Running Center. For vendor or game information, contact GatheringPlaceCS@gmail. com. Countryside Community Church Fishing Derby: Saturday, June 22, 9 a.m. to noon at the Abington Heights Middle School Pond, 1555 NewtonRansom Blvd. The event will be held rain or shine and will include prize drawings, face painting, horseback rides, hot dogs and beverages and a trophy for each age bracket. All children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, email countrysideoffice@yahoo.

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Event organizers for Strawberry day 5K/Run Walk, from left: Susanna haines, NRC retail manager; Amanda E. Marchegiani, NRC events coordinator and Ryan Siebecker, assistant events coordinator. CLARKS SUMMIT — National Running Center (NRC) and The Gathering Place will host the 5th Annual Strawberry Day 5K Run/ Walk and Festival on Saturday, June 22. The event will take place at the running

store, 318 Davis St. The 5K run/walk will begin promptly at 9 a.m. and start and finish on Davis Street. Race day registration is $25 and will start at 7:30 a.m. Pre-registered participants can pick up their pack-

ets on Friday, June 21 at the store from 4-6 p.m. or on race day morning. There will be a free kid’s fun run after the 5K run/walk. Following the races, all race participants and supporters are invited to attend

the Strawberry Festival on Spring Street, where there will be vendors with food and other local items for purchase. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Gathering Place.

Americans with Disabilities Act training offered The Lackawanna County Disability Action Committee will sponsor a training for municipalities, businesses and non-profit agencies regarding compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act on June 27 at the Hilton Hotel and C o n f e re n c e C e n t e r i n Scranton. The Committee provides recommendations to improve accessibility for

people with disabilities, and invites participants from Monroe County to attend. “Creating A More Inclusive Community” will be conducted by Caleb B e r k e m e i r, t r a i n i n g specialist with the MidAtlantic ADA Training C e n t e r i n Ro ck v i l l e, Maryland. The morning session will address

municipalities and include program and architectural accessibility of municipal b u i l d i n g s, s i d e w a l k s, playgrounds and recreational facilities. It will also cover nondiscrimination in employment policies and practices. The second session will focus on requirements by the business community

and non-profit organizations to comply with the law, and the benefits of increasing accessibility. The session will also provide practical information on disability etiquette and effective customer service for people with disabilities. For more information, contact Keith Williams, commission chairperson, at kwilliams@mycil.org.

Keystone College observatory slates July lecture series LA PLUME — Keystone College’s Thomas G. Cupillari Observatory will begin its summer lecture and observing sessions Monday, July 8. The sessions will continue each Monday and Wednesday until July 31. The lectures start at 8:30 p.m. with observing sessions afterward, weather permitting. Monday topics are repeated on the Wednes-

day of the same week, also at 8:30 p.m. All sessions are open to the public, free of charge with no advance registration required. They will be held regardless of sky conditions and cancelled only by the threat of severe weather. The astronomical programs will feature an illustrated lecture and observa-

tion through the telescopes, weather permitting. Scheduled speakers and their topics are: July 8 and July 10: John Sabia, “The Surface of the Moon:GoingbacktoStay?” July 15 and July 17: Karen Kalinowski,“GlobalClusters.” July 22 and July 24: JoAnn Kamichitis, “The Global Days of the Apollo Missions.”

July 29 and July 31: Thomas Cupillari, “Galileo: A Quick Sketch of His Work and Life.” For more information on the summer series, contact Jo-Ann Kamichitis at 570945-8402 or email observatory@keystone.edu. For more information on the Observatory, visitkeystone.edu/ observatory.

COURT NOTES MARRIAGE LICENSES ■ Matthew George Vacendak and Alyssa Louise Mallory, both of Dalton. ■ Aaron John Goodenough and Alexis Helena Barcia, both of Dalton. ■ Mario Anthony Bevilacqua and Ashley Elizabeth Pietrowski, both of Waverly Twp. PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS ■ Joshua Alexander Jacks to National Residential Nominee Services Inc.; a property at 48 Wyndham Road, Unit 48, South Abington Twp., for $274,000. ■ National Residential Nominee Services Inc. to James A. and Linda Specht; a property at 48 Wyndham Road, Unit 48, South Abington Twp., for $274,000. ■ Joan M. Walsh, Jennifer and Rodney Sedillo, Florida, to Eric L. and Christina L. Boylan, South Abington Twp.; a property at 206 Leach Hill Road, South Abington Twp., for $159,500. ■ Timothy W. and Jennifer S. Hayner to Kevin and Melinda Vinson; a property at 606 Gladiola Drive, Clarks Summit, for $245,000. ■ Ryan and Karina Sheehan, Clarks Summit, to Matthew A. and Kathryn DeVivo, Lackawanna County; a property at 810 Hilltop Drive, Clarks Summit, for $220,000. ■ Jan C. and Christina W. Charnitski, South Abington Twp., to James T. Lyons, South Abington Twp.; two parcels in Scranton for $150,000. ■ Norman N. and Arlene L. Gevanthor, Waverly Twp., to Tung Du and Nhan Tran, South Abington Twp.; a property at 106 Old Field Road, Waverly Twp., for $575,000. ■ Larry and Patricia Wolyniak, executors of the estate of Faye E. James, Lackawanna County, to Adam and Emma C. Spittel Smith, Old Forge; two parcels in

Clarks Summit for $147,290. ■ Yoohun and Boyoung Chang to Andrew and Meghan L. Sucheski; a property at 815 Hilltop Drive, Clarks Summit, for $164,500. ■ Sarah Deutchman and Paul Walker, Clarks Summit, to Julie Wiese and Collin Maina, Scranton; a property at 308 Highland Ave., Clarks Summit, for $146,280. ■ U.S. Bank National Association to Tina Cost, Dalton; a property at 714 Kossuth St., Throop, for $33,500. ■ Mu Lihua and Jun Ling, Moreno Valley, Calif., to Dhruvrajsinh and Swati Raol, Scranton; a property at 1002 Circle Green Drive, South Abington Twp., for $420,000. ■ Lawrence W. and Judith M. Kennedy, Clarks Summit, to Hilary J. Muldoon, Rumson, N.J.; a property at 903 Poplar St., Clarks Summit, for $189,000. ■ Robert G. and Marian M. Castner, Scott Twp., to Timothy W. Cleveland, Scranton; a property at 32 Grandview Drive, Scott Twp., for $226,804. ■ John D. Sabia, South Abington Twp., to Warren and Lori Raker, South Abington Twp.; two parcels in South Abington Twp. for $116,000. ■ Jeannine McKnight to Ryan and Karina O. Sheehan; two parcels in Waverly Twp. for $350,000. ■ Vincenzo and Shayna Cicco, also known as Shayna Bartlett, Scranton, to Corky’s Garden Path Greenhouse LLC; a property at State Route 347, Scott Twp., for $195,000. ■ Ryan J. and Carissa Butler, South Abington Twp., to Richard Bisignani, Carbondale; a property at 3 Hunts Court, South Abington Twp., for $124,000. ■ Dawn Baldassari Albert and Mia Cara Baldassari, Dunmore, to Bonnie Woodruff,

Clarks Summit; a property at 1506 Green Ridge St., Dunmore, for $130,000. ■ James A. and Linda S. Specht, South Abington Twp., to Marisa L. Pell, Scranton; a property at 102 Meadow Creek Road, South Abington Twp., for $281,500. STATE TAx LIENS ■ Andrew Lengel, 118 N. Lackawanna Trail, Dalton; $17,261.03. ■ Millers Country Store LLC, 1148 Old Trail Road, Clarks Summit; $798.78. ■ Millers Country Store LLC, 1148 Old Trail Road, Clarks Summit; $22,543.38. ■ Cory Dennebaum, 2328 Cherry Hill Road, Clarks Summit; $18,773.94. ■ Christopher Summerhill, 10028 Bridge Lane, Clarks Summit; $1,776.96. ■ Olde Milwaukee Cafe Bakery, 2613 Milwaukee Road, Clarks Summit; $6,932.95. ■ Heath G. Goldstein, individually and as vice president of 1st Financial Investments Inc., 83 Abington Gardens Drive, South Abington Twp.; $1,193.36. ■ James P. Granville Jr., 13 Hon Ave., Clarks Summit; $1,400.04. ■ Western AG Enterprises Inc., 28 Susan Drive, Scott Twp.; $16,399.88.

FEdERAL TAx LIEN ■ Eugene D. and Colleen Harasym, 140 Clarkson Road, Benton Twp.; $298,919.40. ■ Abdalla A. and Jennifer L. Sholi, 514 Shady Lane Road, South Abington Twp.; $19,110.02. dIvORCES SOuGhT ■ Donald G. Conway, Clark Summit, v. Susan Conway, Carbondale; married in May 1992 in Taylor; pro se. ESTATES FILEd ■ Mary Lee Haglin, 705 Salisbury Road, South Abington Twp., letters testamentary to Steven A. Haglin, same address. ■ Dominic J. Jacobino, 1803 Farr St., Scranton, letters of administration to Amy Fiorillo, 1000 Summit Hill, Clarks Summit. ■ Shirley Cosner, 1726 Forest Acres Drive, Newton Twp., letters testamentary to Sharon Kelly, 5311 Jessamine Lane, Orlando, Fla. ■ John Robert Thomas, 321 Warren St., Scranton, letters testamentary to James F. Thomas, 205 Barry Drive, Clarks Summit. ■ Constance R. Hughes, also known as Constance R. Pasquarelli, 1004 Chapin Drive, Clarks Summit, letters testamentary to Lynne M. Girard, same address.

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Luke Sayre sees daughter, Rosie for the first time after his accident. Family has been caring for Sayre’s children, and friends are holding a bake sale at the Strawberry Day 5K on Saturday, June 22 to raise much-needed funds for the family.

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‘Luke’s Army’ rallies

A Tunkhannock family is getting much-needed help and support from friends in the Abingtons. Luke Sayre was burning trash in his yard on June 2, when he attempted to move a fuel can that was too close to the fire. When the can exploded, Sayre’s brother and wife sprang into action. His father, a local doctor, raced to help and got to his son before the EMTs did. Sayre suffered severe burns and was taken to Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock. He was later transported by helicopter to Lehigh Valley Hospital for treatment. “Our pastor and his wife made it to the emergency room and prayed with us before they loaded him on the helicopter,” said Sayre’s wife, Cecilia. “It was amazing that they got there so fast and dropped everything to be there. That is how it has been - everyone has dropped everything and taken care of us.” His eyes and torso were not harmed but Sayre suffered second- and third-degree burns on 20 percent of his body, including his face, arm and both legs. Sayre stayed conscious and the family said it was a miracle he didn’t go into shock. He has gone through painful procedures to clean the wounds and numerous tests so far. He faces the threat of infection and a possible skin graft. The Sayres attend Hillside Haven Community Church in South Abington Township and church members have rallied to provide support, visit Sayre and send encouraging messages. “The Sunday after it happened, I was pretty exhausted,” Cecilia Sayre said. “After that first week, I knew I needed some sense of normal and I needed to be with people who loved me best - I needed my church. I was able to travel back to attend church at Hillside. I know some people think it’s the last thing I would want to be doing, but I walked

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Cecilia and Luke Sayre with daughters, Annette and Rosemary. in and knew that’s where I needed to be. Our family and friends were there and I felt so loved. I knew everything was going to be ok. “The sermon was wonderful. I am continually amazed by God’s goodness and his way of providing for us and surrounding us with people who love us every day. We don’t deserve all the kindness people have shown us but we are so thankful and grateful for it.” Fellow church members, Keith and Sabrina Herbert wanted to raise funds to support the Sayre family. “It’s a pretty significant amount that they need and the goal on GoFundMe is the bare minimum,” Sabrina Herbert shared. “Although he has insurance, there will be deductibles that need to be met. With burn victims, there is an extensive hospital stay and medical costs. It can be a lot. He’s also the main provider for his family and out of work during this time.” Herbert contacted National Running Center about being a vendor at the Strawberry Day 5K in Clarks Summit on June 22. “We got in last minute,” Herbert said. “We were planning on doing a bake sale, just the two of us. We never

expected to get such a great response from the church.” Herbert said church members volunteered home-made baked goods and baskets of items for a raffle. “We have bundt cakes, brownies, cookies, gourmet Rice Krispie treats and more. There will be something for everyone,” Herbert said. She shared that a raffle is planned for items and services people donated. Friends and family who have rallied around the Sayres are calling themselves ‘Luke’s Army’. “When people found out about his accident, their response and support was totally overwhelming and kind,” said Sayre’s sister Betsy. “It felt like this army of people came out of the woodwork to support Luke, Cecilia and the rest of our family. Ergo, Luke’s Army.”

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Luke Sayre gets a visit from his sister, Betsy and brother, Daniel at Lehigh Valley Hospital’s Burn Recovery Center.

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Irving Cader dies at 101

nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Ethel Chain, in 2008. He was a proud member o f t h e J e w i s h Wa r Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars, as well as a member of Temple Israel of Scranton and the Jewish Community Center of N E PA . H e w a s a l s o a founding member of Glen Oak Country Club, Waverly, Pa. He will always be remembered as a man of strong values, love for his country and Israel and, m o s t i m p o r t a n t l y, h i s family and many friends. He will be dearly missed. Funeral services were held Sunday at 11 a.m. in t h e C a rl u c c i - G o l d e n DeSantis Funeral Home Inc., 318 E. Drinker St., by Cantor Vladimir Aronzon. Interment followed in the Dalton Jewish Cemetery. The family received friends from 9:45 a.m. until the time of services. Shiva was observed at the residence, 135 Oakford Circle, Clarks Summit, Sunday, from 6 to 8 p.m.; and Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Contributions can be made in Irv’s honor to any military org anization; Elan Gardens, 465 Venard Road, Clarks Summit, PA 18411; Allied Services Hospice Care, 511 Morgan Highway, Scranton, PA 18508; or to the donor’s favorite charity. To offer the family an online condolence, please v i s i t w w w . ScrantonJewishFunerals. com.

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June 13, 2019

Irving Cader, 101, of Clarks Summit, Pa., passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019. His long life was filled with clear memories of his childhood, his proud service in the United States Army in World War II, his wonderful 53-year marriage to the love of his life, the for mer Helene R. Schwartz, who died in 1999, and his family. Bor n Aug. 1, 1917, in Scranton, to Benjamin and Nettie Powers Cader, Irv was a graduate of Scranton Central High School class of 1935 and Penn State University Class of 1939, where he was a member of Beta Sigma Rho fraternity. He entered the Army in 1941 and was part of Operation Torch, the 1st allied invasion of North Africa in November 1942. He travelled through Italy, F r a n c e a n d G e r m a n y, where he participated in the liberation of Nordhausen concentration camp, March 1945. He returned to Scranton after the war to join his father in the family business, the Scranton Brush Co., which he continued to operate and grow with his son, Jimmy, until August 1997. He was an honest and sincere man of few words and enjoyed cruising in the winters and Cape May in the summers. He is survived by his t h re e ch i l d re n , Ly n n e Malamut and husband, Jerry, Boynton Beach, Fla.; Jimmy Cader and wife, Carole, Clarks Summit, Pa.; and Beth Villafranca and husband, Joe, New Hope, Pa. He is also survived by his six grandchildren, Todd and Adam Malamut; and Marni Malamut Hotchkiss; Brooke Cader Herszage and Andrea Cader Fine; and Evan Villafranca; also 13 great-grandchildren, ranging in ages of five months to 16 years; and numerous in-laws, cousins,

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Originally dubbed “the Waverly Community House’s Car Cruise,” Cars and Coffee has become increasingly more popular since its humble beginning. The event was the brainstorm of (then) Officer Dan Mooney and a few of his car enthusiast friends who approached Comm Executive Director Maria Wilson about the idea for a car show on the Comm lawn. The first Car Cruise was held in August of 2012. Since then, the shows have attracted classic and exotic car owners from all over the region and people who enjoy looking at these unique automobiles, rarely seen on the road. Organized in part by The Ferrari Club of America, last year’s September Cars and Coffee included showstoppers such as the 1957 Chevy, the 1967 Pontiac GTO, the 1940’s Model A, and the 4.56 scale version of a 1947 Ford Ranger (with a toy version parked alongside), Also on hand were Ferraris, Mustangs, Corvettes, an

Aston Martin and more. One of the newer automobiles on display was a 2009 ZR1 Corvette shown by Doug LaCoe, owner of the Dalton Do-It Center, and his wife Diane. Bearing the license plate “I WON IT,” the vehicle was only one of 1,400 made and was a car giveaway prize in a drawing at the Sands Casino in Bethlehem on Labor Day, 2009. The original name drawn from the thousands of entrants that day was a no show and the LaCoe’s entry was the next to be picked. SUBMITTED PHOTO This year’s shows are A car on display at last year's Cars n' Coffee at the sponsored by John Nicolosi Waverly Comm. of Weis Markets, who will have plenty of coffee and pastries on board for the events that run from 9-11 a.m. on Sunday, June 30 and Sunday, Aug. 18. The Aug. 18 event is also sponsored by The Ferrari Club of America. Cars and Coffee is free to the public and there is no charge to bring a vehicle. SUBMITTED PHOTO The event is held rain or Vehicles on display at last year's Cars n' Coffee at the shine.

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Clarks Summit University holds master’s-level counseling modules

S. ABINGTON TWP. — Clarks Summit University (CSU) held two weeks of on-campus modules in May for the Master of Science in counseling and Master of Arts in counseling students. Graduate students who complete the majority of the program online from different states converge on the Clarks Summit campus for these weeks of intensive study offered annually. CSU offers 40-hour study weeks of “Introduction to Group Counseling,” “Appraisal and Testing” and “The Helping Relationship” courses in module format. Dr. Heather Hall is one of the counseling professors at CSU who led one of this year’s modules. “It is a fantastic time to meet professors and fellow students in person, learn

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from each other, be able to interact with support staff and have program questions answered,” Hall said. “Learning takes place all week long—in and out of the classroom.” Although the on-campus modules fill an accreditation requirement, Hall believes the CSU modules have an atmosphere that is unique due to the school’s commitment to preparing Christ-centered, career-ready graduates. Joe Miller of Turbotville is in CSU’s Master of Arts in counseling program and completed a module this session. Miller has found one of the benefits of the modules is the interaction with other individuals in the counseling programs. “The variety of interactions, both inside and outside of the classroom, is fantastic,” he said. Students are able to practice a variety of the skills they are learning in front of their classmates, which provides learning through peer review in addition to “ample interaction with the instructor.” The smaller setting of the modules also allows for the students to get to know each other better. Aubree Emmett, from Winthrop, New York, is an accelerated counseling major. “A huge part of counseling is being able to put into practice the knowledge gained through studying,” Emmett said. “Modules give students the opportunity to practice group counseling, psychological tests and counselor skills alongside what they are taught.” Emmet has found the modules to help the students grow in self-awareness and

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Students of all ages and backgrounds come together to learn during the master’s degree counseling modules at CSU. character. “Counseling is a hard field to go into, but modules remind me that I am not alone,” she said. “The classes provide real support and preparation for the transition from student to counselor.” Another accelerated counseling major, Hannah Scarborough, says the modules are “not just classes which need to be completed on campus because of their content, but also because of the dynamics built between the people in them.” “Words cannot fully describe the incredible experience these module classes are for students,” Scarborough said. The Basom, New York, native enjoys the variety of perspectives brought to the modules by students in different stages of life. “I spent so much time learning from those who have more life experience than myself,” she said. “It was a great opportunity to gain wisdom from these people and get to know others in this field.” The Master of Arts in counseling program equips

people to provide wise, biblical counsel in a wide range of roles. Students better understand people, grow in their awareness of how the Bible applies to life and help resolve human struggles. The Master of Science in counseling program prepares students for career opportunities in professional positions that require state licensure. Since the beginning of the program, every graduate of CSU’s Master of Science in counseling program who went on to take the National Counselor Exam for licensure passed on the first try. The emphasis of the program is on a biblical counseling model, and it equips individuals for state licensure and doctoral work in the fields of counseling or psychology. With six specialization tracks, students can focus on the area that most interests them. The accelerated counseling program allows students to earn their Bachelor of Science in counseling and Master of Science in counseling degrees in five years. For more information, visit ClarksSummitU.edu.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019

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CALENDAR: Local event listings FROM PAGE 2

Messy Science For Kids: Water and Ice: Wednesday, June 26, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Abington Community Library. Dress to get messy and join in for science experiments involving water and ice. For students in grades K-4. Meet in the grass outside the children’s library, weather permitting, or in the Ryon Community Room. For more information, call 570-587-3440. JUNE 27 Craft and Chat: Thursday, June 27, 6-8 p.m. at Abington Community Library. Bring your project to work on. No registration required. American Red Cross blood drive: Thursday, June 27, 1-6 p.m. at Elan Gardens, 465 Venard Road in South Abington Township. In memory of Barbara Maiman. Donors will receive free basket raffle chances and refreshments. Appointments are appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Call 570-585-4400 or email elangardens@ comcast.net. Gina Rice: Whimsical to Wearable: Thursday, June 27, 6-7:30 p.m. Join the Abington Community Library for its June exhibition and reception: “Gina Rice: Whimsical to Wearable.” Gina Rice is best known for her freeform expressive wearables in crochet wire jewelry, felt and hand-built ceramic sculptures. For more information, call 570-587-3440. JUNE 28 Teen Reading Lounge: Friday, June 28, 11:15 a.m. to noon at Abington Community Library. Includes a book discussion, art project and lots of snacks. For students in grades 5-12. This month’s book is “The Night Diary” by Veera Hiranandani. Each student who signs up will receive a copy of the book to keep. For more information, call 570-587-3440. Abington Memorial VFW Post 7069 Member Appreciation Night: Friday, June 28, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the VFW on Winola Road. Includes a cookout and more. Retirement seminar and Q&A: Friday, June 28, 6:307:30 p.m. at Abington Community Library. What is the best way to prepare for retirement? How can you achieve a more tax-friendly retirement? Learn how to understand your retirement and how to plan for one in this informative seminar. For more information, call 570-587-3440. Messy Science For Teens: Color: Friday, June 28, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Abington Community Library. Dress to get messy and join in for science experiments involving color. Meet in the grass outside the children’s library, weather permitting, or in the Ryon Community Room. For teens in grades 5-12. For more information, call 570-587-3440. JUNE 28 & 29 Free Clothing Huddle: Friday and Saturday, June 28 and 29, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days at Waverly Community Church. Anyone is welcome to come get free clothes for themselves or someone else. There will be a gift card giveaway for those who register. The clothing huddle is open year round by appointment and also opens its doors quarterly. Formoreinformation,visit waverlycommunitychurch.org. JUNE 30 Blessing of the Animals: Sunday, June 30, 1 p.m. at Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, 1310 Morgan Highway. Rev. Andrew Weidner to officiate. Refreshments for pets and people. Leash or crate your pet. No reservations required. For more information, email secretary1310@comcast.net. Meet the Chief: Monday, July 1 at 6 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St. ,

Clarks Summit. Clarks Summit residents are invited to join Police Chief Chris Yarns and fellow officers for a cup of coffee and the opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know each other. For more information, visit gatheringplacecs.org. Cost: free. JULY 26 The Comm Square Fair: Friday, July 26, 5-8 p.m. at the Waverly Community House. Includes a picnic dinner, face painting, carnival games, bounce house and live music by The Molly Pitcher Path. Concert starts at 6:30 p.m. 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.

or call 570-378-2806. Countryside Community Church VBS: “Roar! Life is Wild, God is Good” is the theme of this year’s Vacation Bible School, Monday through Friday, July 8-12, 5:30-8 p.m. at Countryside Community Church, 14011 Orchard Dr., Clarks Summit (Newton Township). For more information, visit countryside-church.org or call 570-587-3206. JULY 15-19 Clarks Summit United Methodist Church VBS: “Roar! Life is Wild, God is Good” is the theme of this year’s Vacation Bible School, Monday through Friday, July 15-19, 5:45-8:15 p.m. at Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, 1310 Morgan HighDAY CAMPS, way, Clarks Summit. For more information, visSPORTS CAMPS & it clarkssummitumc.com or VACATION BIBLE call 570-587-2571. SCHOOLS JULY 22-26 JUNE 24-27 Clarks Green United Abington Area Youth Methodist Church VBS: Field Hockey Camp: Mon“Rolling River Rampage” is day, June 24 through Thursthe theme of this year’s day, June 27, 8 a.m. to noon at Vacation Bible School, MonSouth Abington Park. For girls entering third day through Friday, July through eighth grades. Field 22-26 at Clarks Green United Hockey sticks available to use. Methodist Church, 119 GlenTo register, contact burn Road, Clarks Green. Michelle LaCoe at 570-851-9492. For more information, visJUNE 24-28 it clarksgreenumc.org or call Our Lady of the Snows & Church of St. Gregory’s 570-586-8946. VBS: “Roar! Life is Wild, ONGOING God is Good” is the theme of Storytimes for children: this year’s Vacation Bible The Abington Community School, Monday through Friday, June 24-28, 9 a.m. to noon Library will hold the followat Our Lady of Peace ing storytimes for children. School., 410 N. Abington Baby (ages 0-2): Fridays, Road, Clarks Green. June 14, 21 and 28 at 10:30 For information, visit a.m. and 11:30 a.m.; Toddler olsparish.net or call 570-586(ages 2-3): Wednesdays, June 1741 or 570-587-4808. Dalton United Methodist 19 and 26 at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.; Preschool (ages Church VBS: “Roar! Life is 3-5): Tuesdays June 18 and 25 Wild, God is Good” is the theme of this year’s Vacation at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and Bible School, Monday through 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 24-28 (time to be For more information, call announced) at Dalton United 570-587-3440. Methodist Church, 125 TurnAbington Heights Class pike Road, Dalton. of 1969 reunion: ThecommitFor more information, teeisseekingcontactinformasearch for the church on Facetionincludingtelephone,e-mail book or call 570-563-1619. andresidentialaddress,along JUNE 26-28 withanyotherpertinentinforMini Earth Camp: Indraloka Animal Sanctuary mation,forthoseinterestedina is offering a three-day sum50threunionthisyear. mer Mini Earth Camp, June Emailyourinfoorquestions 26-28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for ages to:khick07@comcast.netorcall 6-16. The price of the camp is 570-881-3186. based on a sliding scale in Community garden volorder to meet the needs of unteers sought: This seaevery family wishing to parson’s Waverly Community ticipate. Garden continues to share Campers will have a fresh produce with local food chance to interact with rescued farm animals, go on pantries and other proeducational nature walks grams. and participate in art and Anyone interested in volmusic activities games and unteering to help with the more. garden can sign up on its Lunch is provided, and the Facebook page at bit. camp takes place at both the Mehoopany and Falls Town- ly/2KzuhBi. Memory Cafe: Held every ship facilities. Carpooling is second and fourth Friday at encouraged. 10 a.m. at The Gathering To register or sponsor a camper, visit indraloka.org/ Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks mini-earth-camp. Summit. A place where peoFor more information, ple with memory loss and email sarah@indraloka.org their care companions can or call 570-763-2908. socialize with others, join in Clarks Green Assembly with art, music, gentle yoga of God VBS: “Going Fishor just visit in a relaxed seting” is the theme of this ting. Free admission. year’s Vacation Bible School, For more information, Wednesday through Friday, June 26-28, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at visit GatheringPlaceCS.org. Clarks Green Assembly of State Rep. outreach: A God, 204 S. Abington Road, staff member from state Rep. Clarks Green. Marty Flynn’s office will For more information, call provide outreach assistance 570-586-8286 or visit CGAsfrom 9 a.m. to noon on the sembly.com. third Wednesday of the JULY 8-12 month, alternating between First Presbyterian the Clarks Green Borough Church VBS: “Athens: Paul’s Dangerous Journey” Building, 104 N. Abington is the theme of this year’s Road and the South Vacation Bible School, Mon- Abington Township day through Friday, July 8-12, Building’s second-floor 9 a.m. to noon at the First meeting room, 104 Shady Presbyterian Church of Lane Road in Chinchilla. Clarks Summit, 300 School Flynn’s staff can help with Street. For more information, vis- PennDOT paperwork, LIHEAP winter heating it fpccs.org or call 570-586assistance, unemployment 6306. Lake Winola United compensation, workers’ Methodist Church VBS: compensation, PACE/ “Mars and Beyond” is the PACENET prescription-drug theme of this year’s Vacacoverage, unclaimed tion Bible School, Monday property searches and any through Friday, July 8-12, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lake other state-related matter. Call 570-342-4348 for more Winola United Methodist Church, 326 Maple Dr., Lake information. Winola. Reach the Suburban: 570For more information, 348-9185; suburbanweekly@ find the church on Facebook timesshamrock.com

Rotary fireworks display planned for July 2

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The Rotary Club of the Abingtons will once again sponsor a fireworks event Tuesday, July 2 at the Abington Heights Middle School grounds. The rain date is Wednesday, July 3. The event is the club's gift to the community, but to help underwrite the costs, a $5 per car donation is requested. The grounds will open at 5 p.m. with fireworks at dusk. Food, beverages, novelties and amusements will be featured. From left: Steve Selige, Bruce Valentine, Eileen Christian, Gail Cicerini, John Hambrose (chairman), Jackie Mattes, Lauren Calvey, Noreen Thomas (president elect), Wayve Trivelpeice, Ryan Campbell (president), Gus Vlassis, Chris Calvey Jr., Ned Connell and Joanne Pezzuti.

Friends of Jerry Patrick clean up Newton Township road

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Friends of Jerry Patrick gathered for their bi-annual Roadside Clean Up on Saturday, June 1. The group worked to clean up a two-mile stretch of Forest Acres Drive in Newton Township.

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Body Blueprint raises $1K for Northeast Regional Cancer Institute

Body Blueprint, a personal training company in South Abington Township, raised $1,000 for the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute through the 28-Day Ab Challenge. Head trainer and owner, Christie Estadt, came up with the idea for the fundraiser, in which participants posted to a private Facebook group with each daily workout. One of her staff trainers, Susan Burke, is a colon cancer survivor and is a team captain for the Cancer Institute’s annual colon cancer awareness campaign, C.A.S.U.A.L. Day. From left, first row: Tess McGovern; Christie Estadt, head trainer and owner of Body Blueprint; Amanda E. Marchegiani, community relations coordinator at Northeast Regional Cancer Institute; Susan Burke; Leslie Hesser; Reagan Hesser and Riley Hesser. Second row: Marilee Barone; Fred Forte; Michelle McGovern; Garth Estadt; Mike Intoccia; Shirley Intoccia; Karen M. Saunders, president of Northeast Regional Cancer Institute; Barb Lemoncelli; Mike Normandia; Ronda Schiavone; Roberta Desantos and Lisa Avvisato.

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JULIE JEFFERY MANWARREN | SUBURBAN LIFE

Fun as light as air Family event planned for today at Hillside Park

Callahan enjoys participating in community and family events. “I am really popular with kids,” she said. “If you keep the kids happy, the moms are happy. But an event is even better when adults get involved. When adults walk by and give a high five or interact with a character, it is more fun for everyone.”

doing it. As I grew it into a business, I made mistakes and got some hard lessons learned. But I kept at it and love it. There’s no better job in the world.” The balloon business grew from there, and Callahan Hillside Park Farmer’s named it ‘Ally’s Air’ after her Market is partnering with daughter. the Abington Community “She’s the boss, and if I Library today, June 20 for its forget it, she reminds me,” Summer Fun Family Day. Callahan said with a laugh. Along with a story time for “Every balloon I make for a children, entertainment by customer, I have to make for Damian the Magician and her.” farmer’s market vendors, AlAlly’s Air gets requests ly’s Air plans for balloon to participate arches and with balloon Farmers market can make sculpting them in variHillside Park Farmers and more. Market has vendors ous colors Almost selling canned and and sizes. eight years baked goods, honey, “A balloon ago, Barbara produce and more every arch brings Callahan Thursday through people in,” was a new October from 2-6 p.m. Callahan at the park, 1188 mother trysaid. Winola Road in South ing to do Ally’s Air something Abington Township. has recently special for Summer Fun added new her daughsculptures Family day ter’s first and services Ally’s Air plans to be at birthday, and for customthe farmers market for she attempters. Callahan Summer Fun Family Day ed balloon loves chiltoday, June 20. sculpting. dren’s parThe farmers market is “It just ties and is partnering with the came natuAbington Community often hired to rally,” CallaLibrary for the event. A do more than han said. story time for children just bring provided by the library is Though her balloon scheduled for 3 p.m., she had nevsculptures. 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m., er watched Ally’s Air as well as a balloon provides entertainment by artist create character Damian the Magician. a balloon appearances Glitter tattoos, character sculpture in and Callahan appearances and person, Calsaid she has balloon artistry is lahan tried it more than planned by Ally’s Air. herself. 30 character More info “I had no costumes To learn more about idea what I for clients Ally’s Air, visit facebook. was doing to choose com/AllysAir. when I first from. The got stared,” business proshe said. vides balloon “I never took a class. I just columns, centerpieces and learned along the way. I sculptures for private or picked it up and just began public events.

Spreading joy With the experiences of hardship and an abusive relationship behind her, Callahan said her motto is to spread love and joy. “I’ve had some bad times,” she said. “But I try to see the good in life and find joy in everything.” The single mom from Dalton said she enjoys being the “balloon lady.” “I can get a child to stop crying and warm the soul of an older person with a flower balloon bouquet. It’s an amazing job,” she said. “I get to bring joy to others. One time I had a balloon pop on stage. I quickly responded by calling out ‘Happy Birthday!’ It was a way to put a positive spin on something that could have startled or scared the children. Now, I use that everywhere I go. I say, ‘Happy Birthday!’ and smile and go on. “Things pop. It’s what you do after that. Pick up the pieces and go on.” Callahan said she always has balloons in her purse and everywhere she goes, she is twisting and shaping them. “I like to spread the love around,” she said. “People remember you. We all make a lasting impression and I want to leave a very good one.”

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Barbara Callahan of Dalton is the owner of Ally’s Air, a balloon and party business. Callahan will be at Hillside Park Farmer’s Market on June 20 for their Summer Fun Family Day.

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A popcorn-themed balloon sculpture It’s a jungle out there with this tree balloon created by Barbara Callahan of Ally’s Air sculpture complete with balloon animals greeted everyone who popped in at this created by Barbara Callahan of Ally’s Air. party.

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“I’m bored.” Kids are barely out of school for the summer and parents are already hearing these dreaded words. No worries. There is plenty to do in the Abingtons this summer, and plenty more at home. Here are 10 for starters: 1. Summer Fun Family Day at Hillside Park. Today, June 20 from 2-6 p.m., hosted by Hillside Park, Abington Community Library and Ally’s Air. Story Time by the Abington Community Library at 3, 3:30 and 4 p.m., balloon artistry, glitter tattoos and more by Ally’s Air and magic by Damian the Magician. 2. The Fifth Annual Strawberry Day 5K and Festival, hosted by The National Running Center and The Gathering Place on Saturday, June 22. The 5K race/walk will begin at 9 a.m. in front of the National Running Center on Davis Street; Kids’ Fun Run at 10. Festival, 9-11 a.m. featuring kids’ games and refreshments. Race sign-ups at bit. ly/2I18unR. Entry fee is $25; registration closes today, June 20. The Kids’ Fun Run is free. Sign-ups on race day will begin at 7:30 a.m.

3. Hillside Park Lakeside Wednesday Concerts. June 26-Aug. 28. More information at hillsidepark.net. 4. New larger picnic area at Manning Farm Dairy in Dalton. Plenty of picnic tables, under cover, for everyone in your family and the neighbors, too. Manning Farm Dairy is part of this year’s Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture PA Ice Cream Trail (Eastern Trail). 5. Mud Madness, featuring muddy activities in celebration of International Mud Day, June 29 at 10 a.m. at the Lackawanna State Park warming hut. Wear clothes that can get dirty, and take a towel and change of clothes. 6. Rotary Club of the Abingtons’ Fireworks, this year on July 2 with a rain date of July 3, at Abington Heights Middle School. Food vendors, music and spectacular fireworks at sunset. 7. The 97th Dalton Fire Company Carnival, hosted by Dalton Fire Company Station 5, July 9 through 13 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Dalton Fire Co. Carnival Grounds, Bank Street, Dalton. Picnic food, rides and entertainment nightly.

8. Family book club. Read the same book and talk about it. Need a good book that everyone in the family will find interesting? Abington Community Library or Dalton Community Library can help. 9. Make your own slippery slide for the back yard. Visit websites like allthingsthrifty.com to learn how to do it or use your imagination. 10. Make your own popsicles without molds. Fill small cups with your chosen pop mix (juice or yogurt work well), then place a sheet of cling wrap over the top and gently poke a hole through the wrap with an ice-pop stick. Place in the freezer for a few hours, then wiggle the pop out of the cup and enjoy. (Paper cups will work, too.) More information at purewow.com. Of course, summer is also the time to do absolutely nothing, together. Playing “Would you rather?” while looking up at the clouds with your kids is good for all of you. Enjoy your summer. Teri Lyon is a mom, grandmom and freelance writer who lives in Glenburn Township with her cat.

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LINDA SCOTT | IN THE ABINGTONS

Studying the environment Zack Smith, a 2017 graduate of Abington Heights High School, has always enjoyed learning about nature and the environment. And as an environmental science major with a concentration in ecology and conservation at Drexel University, he has taken several hands-on opportunities to do so. A son of Jaclene Devine and Brad Smith, he is also a member of the Pennoni Honors College. He has two brothers, Carson, 18, and Avery, 16. “Zack has always been hard working, driven and pretty humble in that he doesn’t seek attention for his hard work,” said Brad Smith. While at Abington Heights, he was involved with the soccer team, scholastic bowl and transition team. He was a member of the Keystone Composite CoEd Mountain Bike Team in his senior year. “I did landscaping during high school and worked mainly after school or on weekends for a few years,” said Zack Smith. “After graduation, I was lucky to intern at Lacawac Sanctuary working alongside the scientists there. I had the opportunity to help gather water data on local lakes, among other things. It was a great opportunity to expose me to a field similar to what I would be studying right before I started school.” He became the event coordinator for the university’s division of Defend Our Future, a project of the Environmental Defense Fund. “I was chosen by the president of the organization to become event coordinator,” said Zack Smith. “We were

pretty active on campus, focusing on getting college students interested in contacting our political leaders to act on climate change whether local or national.” “Zack was a … researcher working with Drexel University’s office of undergraduate research students tackling the advanced research program,” said Brad Smith. “This 10-week program included four weeks in Cienfuegos, Cuba with three other student researchers and professors. “Cuba was an incredible experience and words cannot do it justice,” said Zack Smith. “I was chosen after applying to travel and study the stingless tropical honey bee Melipona beecheii. “My professor Dr. Dane Ward has built, along with other Drexel faculty, a wonderful relationship with our Cuban colleagues and we worked as a team to look into these bees. Some of our projects covered everything from studying microhabitats effects of native bee distribution on the UCF campus to trying to condition the bees to learn colors and investigating critical temperatures that bees can withstand. While we were there only a month, it may have been a challenge to fit all of this science in at times but it was a learning opportunity every turn of the road.” While in Cuba, the group stayed with host families called “Casa particulares” where they shared meals together. They studied the community, health and environment with students from other universities in the U.S. This was a hands-on course that brought the group into

neighborhoods, medical clinics, historical sites and the classroom with Cuban professors. “With the limited access people in the United States have to such a wonderful country, it was an opportunity to go and bring back stories that tell people back home the truth about the country,” said Zack Smith. “I cannot express my gratitude to my professors, my colleagues and the University of Cienfuegos and everybody else I met along the way. It was a true team effort and experience and it would not have been the same without them.” He returned to Cuba to attend the workshop on Strategic Alliances of the Internationalization of Higher education. He spoke in Washington, D.C. at the Environmental Protection Agency against the revision of the Mercury and Air toxic standards. He discussed how the environmental impacts would harm not only humans but the biosphere as well. “As I experience different internships and current co-op at the Philadelphia Water Department, I find myself increasingly drawn to freshwater ecology,” said Zack Smith. “These ecosystems are everywhere around us and need as much protecting as our oceans do. Understanding and studying the water in our watersheds, understanding the system interactions and understanding the greater impact our decisions have on our owns streams and rivers is something I find incredibly important, and I’d love to work in the field somehow.”

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Stumped The downside of managing urban trees is that sometimes trees have to come down. So you might have chipped up the branches to use them as mulch (just like dyed mulch, it’s not good to use fresh chips as garden mulch because it slows plant growth down). You might use the rest for firewood—hopefully someone can use the trunk as lumber. But what will you do about the stump? In Clarks Summit, we have a shade tree commissioner who is rightly concerned about blighting a community by leaving big stumps in the right-of-way. We wrote our tree ordinance to require all street trees to be cut to one inch above the grade. Relatively speaking, a one-inch high stump is not much of an eyesore. But many tree guys routinely leave six-inch-high stumps, and this is a different story. (Beyond laziness, these tree guys don’t want ground contact to dull their chains. But one inch is enough clearance). So what can you do about the wood left in the ground? I have an arboricultural solution, but first let’s think about what the industry will sell you: stump-grinding. Even with a machine, stump-grinding is a labor-intensive process that turns the stump into small chips which are often heaped up back in the remaining hole in the ground. It is not a place to plant anything, so it is just a different eyesore. Here, the best option is to remove all the chips, bring in soil, tamp it, and plant a different tree or plant grass. If the stump was large, the resulting lawn grade will look awkward, so planting a new tree is probably the best look. In a landscape setting, unless

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A depression is cut into a stump. the new planting has to go exactly where the stump is, if the stump is cut low enough, new plants and mulch will completely hide the old stump. The arboricultural solution is to add water. You read that right. When arborists prune trees properly, they attempt to prevent the accumulation of decay-enhancing water on the remaining wood. So with a stump, if we want to enhance decay, we should cut the stump to encourage the accumulation of water. In one photo, you can see that I cut a depression into the stump. If the depression is filled with mulch, the stump will stay wet. Look at the other photo. The center of the stump was already rotten when the tree was cut down. This is because a combination of improper pruning and the type of tree (silver maple) encouraged decay to move

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A rotten stump. down the tree. But in every type of tree, the weakest defense against decay is vertical. In that rotten stump, the decay traveled down from eight feet away. So if every stump was cut with a decayenhancing depression, we would have fewer stumps quicker. 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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ALLEY OOP

10:41 | BAIRDATHLE

THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019

by Jack and Carole Bender

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

by Dan Stark Crossword answer:

ARLO AND JANIS

BIG NATE

THE BORN LOSER

CUL DE SAC

by Jimmy Johnson

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by Art and Chip Sansom

by Richard Thompson

SUDOKU

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

FRANK AND ERNEST

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HEART OF THE CITY

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SPORTS

THE ABINGTON SUBURBAN

Boys soccer tryouts held EMMA BLACK / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

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

Boys born in 2010 and 2011 scrimmage during Abington Soccer Club’s tryouts.

Abington Soccer Club recently held tryouts for girls and boys born in 2011-2003. Above are players during the 2006-2007 boys’ tryout.

Tommy Pivirotto dribbles the ball during the 2010-2011 birth-year boys’ tryout.

James Mitchell controls the ball during the 2006-2007 boys’ tryouts.

Owen Morgan, left, and Lucas Samala battle for the ball during the 2010-2011 boys’ tryout.

CLIPBOARD

Baseball: The Sandlot will hold fall ball travel tryouts July 10 and 11 at Schautz Stadium in Dunmore. Ages 7-12U will be from 6-7 p.m. and ages 13U-18U will be from 7-8:30 p.m. Cost is $10. To register: 570-445-1155 or CDD027@aol.com. ■ The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders will host two summer camps July 15-18 and Aug. 6-8 at PNC Field for ages 6-14. Additional information: Robby Judge, rjudge@swbrailriders. com or 570-558-4612. ■ Electric City Baseball & Softball Academy will host the 10th annual summer slam baseball camp on July 22-25, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at PNC Field. Cost is $160. To register: electriccitybaseball.com or 570-955-0471. Basketball: The Holy Cross Crusaders boys basketball camp June 24-28, 8:30 a.m. to noon, at Holy Cross High School. Additional information: 570-6509858 or ac31078@aol. com. ■ The Girls Basketball Offensive Skills Clinic will be June 24-27, 9 a.m.-noon, at Abington Heights High School for girls entering grades 2-9. A $25 deposit is required when registering. For an application, email Deanna.klingman@yahoo.com. Golf: 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. ■ The Diocese of Scranton will host the 10th annual Vocations Golf Classic on July 8 at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club. Registration will be at 11 a.m. with a noon start. Cost is $250 for the captainand-crew format and proceeds fund programs for men considering entering the priesthood. Additional information: dioceseofscranton.org or 570-207-2250. ■ The University of Scranton men’s basketball team will hold its 18th annual Golf Classic on Sept. 6 at Glen Oak Country Club. Registration will be at 9:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10:30. Cost is $150 per player or $600 per foursome. Additional information: Carl Danzig, 570-9417478 or carl.danzig@ scranton.edu; or Ryan Van Zelst, 570-9417252 or ryan.vanzelst@ scranton.edu. Soccer: A youth soccer camp will run Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Elite Gamespeed in Scranton through July for ages 4-12. Softball: Electric City Baseball & Softball Academy will host its annual summer softball camp on July 22-25, 9 a.m.-noon, at Tripp Park. Cost is $99. To register: electriccitybaseball.com or 570-955-0471.

IN HISTORY

Mark Barbrack controls the ball during Nick Slusser catches the ball during the 2006-2007 boys’ tryouts. the 2006-2007 boys’ tryouts.

30 years ago: Guy DeAngelo had two hits, including a two-run homer, for Abington in an 11-3 win over South Scranton in District 11 American Legion baseball. 20 years ago: Rinell Vincent drove in two for Abington in a 6-4 win over Old Forge in District 11 American Legion baseball. 10 years ago: Mike Diskin had two hits, two runs and two RBIs for Abington Heights in a 9-4 win over NeumannGoretti in the PIAA Class 3A semiﬁnals.

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SCHOOL

THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019

ABINGTON HEIGHTS CLASS OF 2019 EMMA BLACK / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Graduating members of the Abington Heights High School class of 2019 include:

The Abington Heights Class of 2019 celebrates the turning of the tassel.

Calista Marzolino, left, and Meghan Marion look into Guest speaker and math teacher, Vince Pricci the crowd after finding their seats. speaks to the Class of 2019.

President of the Class of 2019, Rachel Klien-Hart Emily Cacioppo prepares outside the Abington speaks to her fellow graduates during the commencement ceremony. Heights administration building.

Abington Heights graduates cheer on their fellow classmates as the final dimplomas are handed out.

From left, Taryn Wells, Tori Wells and Caroline Ames Jordan Patterson socializes with friends as they get take a selfie before the ceremony. ready prior to the ceremony.

Members of the Class of 2019 exit Comet Stadium following the ceremony.

Luke Thomas Abdalla Emily Linn Albright Correalle Jeananne Altier Justin Ray Altieri Caroline Grace Ames Alyssa Boese Angelicola Emma Katherine Arbuckle Jasiah Abdul-Hafeez Arnold Rachel Ama Asante Samuel Holt Babushko Madison Lee Badalamente Shannon Elizabeth Baransky Joseph Henry Barcia Bryan Edward Barlow Jeffrey Martin Barlow Natalie Marie Bartels Sarah Natalia Bath Danielle Leigh Beamish Richard James Beccaloni Brandon James Beck Breyana Nicole Beemer Ryelee Ann Benedict Akshat Rajaram Bharadwaj Alexa Joy Boersma Olivia Megan Boeth Elizabeth Bonczek Anna Elizabeth Bonsick Bryanna Marie Boozer Tyler Roy Bormann Alyssa Lynn Bowen Noah Gabriel Braid Luke Hans Brauer Suzanna Rose Brock Aleya Lin Ann Brown Mikaila Lee Brown Morgan Bruno Destiny Marie Burdett-Moon Isabella Joan Butkiewicz Emily Rose Cacioppo Christopher Peter Callahan Matthew James Calvey William Scott Cardone William Philip Carlin III Michael Anthony Carlini Marina Izabella Castellano Edmund Richard Champlin Jessica Jean Chopko Nicholas Chopko Ashley Anne Chrysler Jack Bui Clegg Victoria Ines Cole Vincent Michael Crandle Amia Naveah Cuellar Robert James Curran Aiden Peter Curry Brynn Noor Dana Arla Gin Davis Clayton Gary Davis Shawn Vincent DeFazio George Joseph DeQueiroz Kearson Ann Dorr Seth David Drake Tyler Driesbaugh Abigail Joy Duffield Douglas Duguay Eric Theodore Duggan Jaden Skye Dzedzy Daniel Mason Evans Angelo Anthony Fazio Alison Jenna Fiorillo William Benjamin Fischer Ryan Thomas Flynn John Ernest Frantz Michael Benjamin Frazier Kyle Evin Frederick Richard Thomas Fried George Anthony Frietto Marco Carmen Gabriel Oliviah May Gearhart Jacob Louis Gerardi Caleb Benjamin Gercken Jacob Paul Gerega Benjamin Michael Gibson Jakob Konnor Giglia Graham Michael Gilmore Matthew Joseph Glancey John Padraig Graham Abigail Marie Greskovic Nina Patrice Gurganus Daniel Paul Habeeb Stephen Dominic Haggerty Neil Timothy Harding Cierra Susan Harris John Hager Harris Megan Ann Healey Danielle Frances Heine Sophia Elizabeth Hlavac Christopher Michael Hobbie Emma Frances Holbrook Stephenie Elaine Horne Abigail Elizabeth Howey Sophia Josephine Hudanich Hannah Marie Hughes Mohammed Mustafa Iftekhaar Ethan Shaw Itterly Keena Lee Jackson Scott William Jacoby Noah Richard Johnson Magnolia Elizabeth Jones Alex Chase Jordan Ashley Elizabeth Jordan Kathleen Doris Jordan Bridget Claire Jubon Owen David Kaeb Christopher Eugene Kane Linley Elizabeth Keisling Connor Martin Kelleher Daniel Troy Kelleher Andrew Joseph Keris Olivia Rose Kerrigan Zachary John Kierzkowski Rachel Noel Klien-Hart Ralph John Knott Trey Adrik Koehler Mikayla Marie Kohanski Nina Elisabeth Kozar

Kaylee Marie Kresge Conor Raymond Kryeski Michaelene Ann Kulig Amber Louise Kusma Evanna Francesca Lello Joseph Stephen Lewis Anthony Michael Lionetti Joseph William Lisk Nicolas Anthony Lombardi Kira Marie Loomis Masen Joan Lounsbery Emily Lynn Lozinger Lauren Ann Ludwikowski Nicole Diane Lynn Carlee Nicole MacPhersonm Nicholas James Madera Antonio Myles Maletta Meghan Elizabeth Marion Camille Ann Marquardt Calista Anne Marzolino Nicholas Anthony McGarry Shane Cole McGinley James Leo McGrail Jane Marie Mecca Jessica Faith Mendo Aiden Patrick Messett Andrew Thomas Miller Eryn Juliana Miller Caleb Christian Molitoris Leah Danae Mooney Elizabeth Morris Aidan Alexander Mullen James Scott Myers Jacob Michael Naholnik Connor Six Napierala Andrew John Nealon John Paul Nealon Christopher Harold Newell Gerald Conor Newman Gerron Lynette Niemann Brandon Kiichi Norris Samuel Rocco Northup Nicholas John Notari Emmanuel Mwendwa Nzasi Molly Elizabeth Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley Tyler Joseph Opeil ModupeoluwaVictoriaOsuntokun Matthew Gerard Pacyna Emily Lynn Parry Leia Mae Parry Katelyn Elizabeth Pasco Heet Nirmeshkumar Patel Mahir Hitesh Patel Kylie Elizabeth Patrick Jared Scott Patten Jordan Kayla Patterson Alexandra Marie Perfilio Jenna Nicole Perfilio Cameron Joseph Pettinato Jacob Richard Petty Sadie Grace Petty Emily Margaret Phillips Liam Philip Pitchford Aidan Joseph Price Elizabeth Julia Pronitis Joshua Peter Przekop Nathaniel Richard Publik Emily Elizabeth Purdy Andrea RamĂrez Rivera Sara Jessica Regni Ashley Marie Reiner Elizabeth Catherine Rembecki Hunter Thomas Riiff Sawyer James Rippon Jacob William Rosenstein Kailey Elizabeth Rothenberger Sydney Nicole Rothka Jessica Lynn Ruehle Zackary Don Rundell Kaylee Shay Salony Austin Michael Savaro Xandra Elizabeth Mae Schmig Bailey Daniel Scholonas Ashlyn Elizabeth Schultz Lucas Reese Schultz Sloan Andrew Seid Gabriella Marie Sesso Katherine Quinn Sheeran Noah John Shields Ryan William Siebecker David Sincavage Kyra Liana Sladicki Armon Elliott Smith Carter Wallace Smith Krutik Jayeshkumar Solanki Julia Morgan Spindler Jessica Rose Stafursky Isabella Rose Stanton Lauren Elizabeth Strain Olivia Grace Stuenzi Gregory James Sweeney Madelyn Rose Sykes Tamane Takehara Derek Charles Tartaglione Brennan Jude Tates Joshua Meyer Thal Colten Austin Thompson Sophie Blythe Thompson Connor Scott Thorpe George Patrick Tinsley Kevin Michael Toroni Madison Haley Tricarico Rhiannon Elizabeth Tucker Collin James Tully Nathan Danyle Van Fleet Fiona Elizabeth Walsh Jack Henry Wasko Taryn Caroline Wells Tori Michelle Wells Jacob Logan Wescott Erika Alaine Williams Katerina Justine Williams Matthew Thomas Woronchuk Justin Michael York Jared Michael Zerblas

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SCHOOL BRIEFS Dean’s lists

dean’s list at Mansfield University. Alvernia University To qualify, a student must Allison Decker of Dalton be attending the university was named to Alvernia Unifull-time and attain at least a versity’s dean’s list for the 3.5 GPA for the semester. spring semester. As a freshMoravian College man in the spring, Decker Moravian College named studied nursing at Alvernia 745 students to the dean’s and is a graduate of Lackahonor list for the spring wanna Trail High School. semester. Students who carTo be eligible for the ry three or more course dean’s list, students must units during the fall or carry a semester GPA of 3.5 spring term and attain a or better and take a miniGPA for the term of 3.50 or mum of 12 credits. higher are placed on the Anderson University dean’s honor list. Leah Stuenzi of Clarks Local students who made Summit was named to the the list include: dean’s list at Anderson UniCarly Danoski of Clarks versity for the spring semesSummit ter. In order to be named to Emma Marion of South the dean’s list, a student Abington Township must maintain a 3.5 grade Morgan Reiner of Clarks point average or higher for Summit the semester. University of New Bloomsburg University Haven Bloomsburg University of Rachel Gilmore of South Pennsylvania congratulates Abington Township was the nearly 1,900 students who named to the dean’s list at were named to the spring the University of New Havdean’s list. en. Gilmore is pursuing a A full-time student whose Bachelor of Science in forensemester GPA is 3.5 or highsic science at the Henry C. er in 12 or more semester Lee College of Criminal Jushours of course work for tice and Forensic Sciences. which a grade or grades are University of Rhode received is named to the Island dean’s list. Lucas Stage of Dalton was The following local stunamed to the spring dean’s dents made the list: list at the University of Emily Clauss of Clarks Rhode Island. Summit, Class of 2022, undeTo be included on the clared major. dean’s list, full-time students Elizabeth Huggler of Dal- must have completed 12 or ton, Class of 2021, communi- more credits for letter grades cation studies. during a semester and AmberLoomisof Clarks achieved at least a 3.30 qualiGreen,Classof 2020,artstudio. ty point average. Part-time AnjliDalsaniaof Clarks students qualify with the Summit,Classof 2021,nursing. accumulation of 12 or more EmilyFazioof SouthAbing- credits for letter grades earntonTownship,Classof 2020, ing at least a 3.30 quality earlychildhoodeducation. point average. Brittany Harris of Clarks The University of Summit, Class of 2019, midScranton dle level education. ■ Local residents were Sante Romaldini of Clarks among students added to Summit, Class of 2019, early The University of Scranton childhood education. dean’s list for the fall 2018 Bucknell University semester after publication of Ruhani Aulakh of North the list in January of 2019. Abington Township, Class of The dean’s list recognizes 2019, was named to the dean’s students for academic excellist at Bucknell University. lence during the 2018 fall A student must earn a semester. A student must grade point average of 3.5 or have a grade point average higher on a scale of 4.0 to of 3.5 or better with a minireceive dean’s list recognition. mum number of credit East Stroudsburg hours to make the dean’s list. University Students are: A total of 1,520 students Julia Khalil of Clarks were named to the dean’s list Summit, a biology major in at East Stroudsburg Univer- the university’s College of sity of Pennsylvania (ESU) Arts and Sciences for the spring semester. StuChristabel Newman of dents eligible for the dean’s Waverly Township, a history list are those who have major in the university’s Colattained a 3.50 quality point lege of Arts and Sciences average or better and are ■ Local residents were enrolled full-time. The letter among more than 1,650 stugrade “B” earns 3 quality dents named to The Univerpoints per credit, and the sity of Scranton’s dean’s list grade “A” earns 4 quality for the 2019 spring semester. points per credit. The dean’s list recognizes Abington-area students students for academic excelnamed to the dean’s list lence. A student must have a include: grade point average of 3.5 or Cassandra Ksiazek of better with a minimum numSouth Abington Townhsip, ber of credit hours during an early childhood education the semester to make the (preK-4) major. dean’s list. Andrew McDonald of The students are: Clarks Summit, a physical Mats M. Jonsson of South education major. Abington Township, a freshTaryn Scott of South Abin- man international studies gon Township, a special edumajor in the university’s Colcation/early childhood major. lege of Arts and Sciences Elizabethtown College Hannah Kowalski of Allison Melnikoff of DalSouth Abington Township, a ton, a political science major, freshman biology major in was named to the dean’s list the university’s College of at Elizabethtown College for Arts and Sciences the spring semester. Abigail A. Pietrowski of Students on the dean’s list Clarks Summit, a freshman are full-time undergraduate political science major in the students who earn a semesuniversity’s College of Arts ter grade point average of and Sciences 3.60 or better in 14 or more Kaila R. Steenback of credit hours, of which at South Abington Township, a least 12 credits are letterfreshman biology major in graded course work. the university’s College of Hamilton College Arts and Sciences The following local resiOlivia M. Basalyga of dents were named to the Clarks Summit, a sophomore dean’s list at Hamilton Colpsychology major in the unilege for the spring semester: versity’s College of Arts and Eamon Gibbons of Clarks Sciences Summit, a rising junior Michael E. Burke of South majoring in biology and a Abington Township, a sophograduate of Wyoming Semi- more philosophy major in nary Upper School. the university’s College of Samantha Wilkerson of Arts and Sciences Clarks Summit, a rising JaclynM.Cordaroof Clarks sophomore and a graduate Summit,asophomorepsycholof Abington Heights High ogymajorintheuniversity’s Collegeof ArtsandSciences School. Peter J. Heckman of South To be named to the dean’s Abington Township, a sopholist, a student must have carried throughout the semester more biology major in the a course load of four or more university’s College of Arts and Sciences graded credits with an averJulia Khalil of Clarks age of 3.5 or above. Summit, a sophomore bioloMansfield University gy major in the university’s Meghan Noone of Clarks Summit was named to the College of Arts and Sciences

KelseyE.Wynnof South AbingtonTownship,asophomorejournalism-electronic mediamajorintheuniversity’s Collegeof ArtsandSciences Michael J. Wynn of South Abington Township, a sophomore computer science major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences Maxwell B. Earl of Clarks Summit, a junior journalism - electronic media major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences Zoe R. Haggerty of South Abington Township, a junior philosophy major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences Anastasia McClendon of Chinchilla, a junior English major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences Brandon T. Ostrowski of Dalton, a junior environmental science major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences Sarah T. Stec of Dalton, a junior biology major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences Abigale E. Sutton of Clarks Summit, a junior strategic communication major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences Andrei Y. Svistunov of South Abington Township, a junior engineering management major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences Matthew R. Barrett of Clarks Summit, a senior neuroscience major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences Mallory Brayer of Clarks Summit, a senior biochemistry, cell, molecular biology major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences Amanda L. Colombo of Clarks Summit, a senior strategic communication major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences BrittanyR.DuMontof Clarks Summit,aseniorneuroscience majorintheuniversity’sCollege of ArtsandSciences Vanessa A. Duboski of Clarks Summit, a senior biomathematics major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences Cara A. Kopicki of Clarks Summit, a senior psychology major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences Joe Merolla of Dalton, a senior information technology major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences Samuel J. Morano of Clarks Summit, a senior biology major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences ChristabelG.Newmanof WaverlyTownship,aseniorhistorymajorintheuniversity’s Collegeof ArtsandSciences MichelleJ.Pacynaof South AbingtonTownship,asenior biologymajorintheuniversity’s Collegeof ArtsandSciences Elizabeth A. Pattara of South Abington Township, a senior biology major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences MaazSiddiquiof South AbingtonTownship,asenior biologymajorintheuniversity’s Collegeof ArtsandSciences AdamM.Sundayof South AbingtonTownship,asenior biologymajorintheuniversity’s Collegeof ArtsandSciences Madalyne A. Sunday of South Abington Township, a senior biology major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences Anna C. Van Wert of South Abington Township, a freshman secondary education mathematics major in the University’s Panuska College of Professional Studies Alexandra L. Altier of Clarks Summit, a sophomore early and primary teacher education major in the university’s Panuska College of Professional Studies Michael R. Farry of South Abington Township, a sophomore secondary education citizenship and history major in the university’s Panuska College of Professional Studies Catherine M. Pusateri of Clarks Summit, a sophomore exercise science major in the university’s Panuska College of Professional Studies Amy G. Atkinson of Clarks Summit, a junior counseling and human services major in the university’s Panuska College of Professional Studies Matthew C. Farrell of

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The 198th Colgate commencement took place alongside Taylor Lake Sunday, May 19. Clarks Summit, a junior nursing major in the university’s Panuska College of Professional Studies Grace E. Hambrose of South Abington Township, a junior early and primary teacher education major in the university’s Panuska College of Professional Studies Nadiya A. Latif of South Abington Township, a junior nursing major in the university’s Panuska College of Professional Studies Mariah F. Hawley of Clarks Green, a senior occupational therapy major in the university’s Panuska College of Professional Studies Amanda L. Kohut of South Abington Township, a senior exercise science major in the university’s Panuska College of Professional Studies Joseph C. Beyrent of Clarks Summit, a freshman operations management major in the university’s Kania School of Management AustinJ.Glidewellof Clarks Summit,afreshmanfinance majorintheuniversity’sKania Schoolof Management Emilee R. Barrett of Clarks Summit, a sophomore marketing major in the university’s Kania School of Management Dagny C. Rippon of South Abington Township, a sophomore international business major in the university’s Kania School of Management Jared M. Cohen of Clarks Summit, a junior finance major in the university’s Kania School of Management MichaelJ.Curranof Clarks Green,ajuniormarketing majorintheuniversity’sKania Schoolof Management Tarquin L. McGurrin of Clarks Summit, a junior accounting major in the university’s Kania School of Management Wilkes University The following Abingtonarea students were named to the spring dean’s list at Wilkes University. To be named to the dean’s list, students must obtain a minimum 3.5 grade point average and carry at least 12 credits. Olivia Blake of Clarks Summit Natalie Carleo of Clarks Summit Patrick Gilhooley of Clarks Summit Sean Gilhooley of Clarks Summit Alyssa Kresge of Clarks Summit Marissa Lewis of Dalton Ryan Mercer of Dalton Dana Miller of Dalton Raeva Mulloth of Waverly Township Taylor Oleary of Clarks Summit Nicole Olver of Clarks Summit Jasmin Patel of South Abington Township Ajna Prahalad of Clarks Summit Sarah Seward of Dalton

Commencement, May 19. Colgate Alumnus Antonio Delgado, U.S. Representative for the 19th Congressional District of New York delivered the keynote address. Connecticut College Laura Garcia-Silva of Clarks Summit was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree from Connecticut College at the 101st commencement ceremony on May 19. Garcia-Silva majored in environmental studies. Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Ceilia Severini of Clarks Summit, along with 95 other members of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine’s Class of 2019, received a Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) at a ceremony in May. Greetings were offered by Mr. Robert J. Dietz, PE, GCSOM board chair and by Jaewon Ryu, MD, JD, Geisinger interim president/ CEO. Holly J. Humphrey, MD, served as keynote speaker. Dr. Humphrey is president at Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation and former dean for medical education and Ralph W. Gerard, professor in medicine at The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Keystone College Keystone College celebrated its 148th commencement during a ceremony at the Pavilion at Montage on Saturday, May 11. Degrees were conferred upon 290 students. Gregory Baker, D.D.S., past president of the Harvard Society for the Advancement of Orthodontics, offered the keynote address. Baker is a member of the Roth Williams InternationalSocietyof Orthodonticsandanassociateclinical professorof orthodonticsatthe HarvardSchoolof DentalMedicineandisalsoaffiliatedwith theAmericanDentalAssociationandtheNewHampshire DentalSociety. Keystone President Tracy L. Brundage, Ph.D, presided over the ceremony. Karen K. Yarrish, Ph.D., interim provost and vice president for academic affairs, and John Pullo, chair of Keystone’s board of trustees, presented the degrees to the candidates. The following local students received degrees. ■ School of Professional Studies Master of Science in Accountancy: Michaela Marie Marciano of Waverly Township. Bachelor of Science: Andrea P. Araujo of Dalton Daniel Bennett Fagerburg of Waverly Victoria Elizabeth Jeschke of Clarks Summit Nichol Hrobuchak Jones of South Abington Township Ryan Christopher McDonald of Clarks Summit Anthony Angelo Pelicci of Waverly EricDouglasSteveof Dalton Graduates Lisa Anne Sullivan of South Abington Township Arcadia University ■ Turock School of Arts Brody Edsell of Dalton and Sciences was awarded a Bachelor of Bachelor of Arts: Arts in computer science at AliciaQuinnBirdof Dalton Arcadia University’s graduTamara Gregorowicz of ate and undergraduate comSouth Abington Township mencement ceremonies on Courtney Lynn McCreary May 16 and 17. of Clarks Summit Colgate University Bradley S. Parry of Clarks GabrielleDurrof ClarksSumSummit mitisagraduateintheColgate Nicole M. Petry of Clarks UniversityClassof 2019. Durr, a graduate of Scran- Summit Robert Joseph Pipeling of ton Preparatory School, majored in English and film Clarks Summit Bachelor of Science: and media studies at Colgate. Luke Charles Cruver of Durr received a Bachelor Dalton of Arts degree Magna Cum Laude at Colgate’s 198th Tiyanna Marie Demming

of Dalton Brittany Elise Garner of Clarks Summit Andrew Joseph Gorczyk of North Abington Township Caroline Elizabeth Hopkins of North Abington Township Kirsten Marie Lydon of South Abington Township Jennifer Lynne Ostrowski of South Abington Township Powers Robert Pavalone of Clarks Summit William Michael Roditski, II of Clarks Summit JamieO’BrienSmithof Dalton Rebecca Yuscavage of Dalton Lehigh University During commencement ceremonies on May 20, Lehigh University conferred 1,058 Bachelor’s degrees, 339 master’s degrees, and 47 doctoral degrees. Of the nearly 1,500 graduates, degree recipients came from 44 states and 61 countries and majored in 99 different disciplines. Graduates from the Abington area include: Jennifer Burke of Clarks Summit with a master’s degree in accounting and information analysis Evan Sandercock of Dalton with a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering degree with honors Andrew Gibson of Clarks Summit with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering degree with honors Michael Sullivan of South Abington Township with a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering Moravian College Tyler Shay of Clark Summit received a Bachelor of Arts degree at Moravian College’s commencement excercises Saturday, May 11 on John Makuvek Field on the Main Street campus. The ceremony concluded the 277th academic year at Moravian. Moravian College President Bryon L. Grigsby ‘90 conferred degrees to approximately 500 bachelor degree candidates. University of Mississippi Caleb Nikolas Fera of Clarks Summit graduated with a Master of Business Administration from the University of Mississippi on May 11 at the university’s 166th commencement. Fera was among more than 5,500 students who received degrees as December, May and August graduates. University of San Diego Patrick Lenahan of North Abington Township graduated from the University of San Diego on May 26. Lenahan earned a bachelor’s degree in finance. Lenahan completed the requirements for graduation in January of this year.

Research Warren Acker of Waverly Township, a Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine student at the Guthrie Campus, participated in the second annual Stanley Conklin Research Day. The purpose of the event is to showcase resident and student research and quality improvement projects conducted within the Guthrie system. Oral and poster presentations were judged by a panel of physicians and awards were announced at the end of the event. Acker presented a quality improvement poster titled, “Identifying and Increasing Palliative Care Consults in the Medical ICU.” Faculty member Sukriti Kamboj, MD contributed.

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PICKING: Abington-area strawberry crops are ready

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Makayla Mason, 5, of Factoryville, carries a strawberry through a field at Pallman Farms Lucas Lindsay, 5, of Scranton, picks strawberries at Pallman Farms on in South Abington Twp. on Saturday, June 15. Saturday, June 15.

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Sandy Noll of Scranton sits with her granddaughter, Tegan Schlear, 9 months, of Clarks Summit, in a strawStrawberries at Pallman Farms on Saturday, June 15. berry field at Pallman Farms on Saturday, June 15.

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