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Runners ages 4-5 take off on Zimmerman Street in Clarks Summit during the kid’s fun run, a part of the Strawberry Day activities Saturday, June 22. For more photos from the event, see page 7.
Lunar lectures
Keystone College observatory hosts series of talks By Clayton ovER StaFF Writer
Jo-Ann Kamichitis can remember where she was on June 20, 1969, when a small step and a giant leap took place about 240,000 miles away. Kamichitis and others wheeled a black-and-white TV set into a dormitory at the South Dakota School of Mines in Rapid City and watched grainy footage of Neil Armstrong become the first person to walk on the moon. Until then, moon landings were the stuff of imagination, limited to the pages of science fiction novels or the frames of silent films. “It was so exciting,” said Kamichitis, the director of the Thomas G. Cupillari ‘60 Astronomical Observatory. “I don’t think anyone wasn’t watching that day.” Next month, Kamichitis will deliver two lectures at the observatory, located on Hack Road in Benton Township about 2 miles east of Fleetville, about the Apollo missions that took astronauts to the moon almost 50 years ago as part of the observatory’s summer lecture and observing sessions. The presentation will also provide information on the space program leading up to Apollo 11, including the Mercury and Gemini programs, previous Apollo missions and the space race that pitted the U.S. against the Soviet Union in trying to land on the lunar surface first, Kamichitis said. “Everything was so pioneer-
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The case of the empty nests The season of empty nests is approaching (and in some cases just arrived) – both for people and for birds. Students graduated high school and college. Adult children are moving out of their parents’ homes, getting married or striking out on their own. And baby birds are hopping out of their nests, testing their wings and learning how to eat and survive on their own. For the past week, I’ve been captivated by scenes of the latter in a tree outside my kitchen window. Several bird feeders hang there, attracting a variety of feathered visitors (and some unwelcome bushytailed ones) year-round. Some of the “regulars” are chickadees, white-breasted nuthatches, various sparrows and woodpeckers, cardinals and rose-breasted grosbeaks, to name a few. But I recently glanced out and saw a species I couldn’t identify right away. The bird was a little bigger than a sparrow, but smaller than a robin. It had a thick black beak and its plumage was a rusty brown color that almost looked slate in the shadows and showed a hint of red in the sunlight. Something about it was strangely familiar, but I couldn’t quite place it. That is, until a flash of bright red flew in from one side and landed on a nearby branch. A cardinal. The mystery bird had the shape of a cardinal (hence my sense of familiarity) but as a fledgling, it was slightly smaller and hadn’t yet developed the bright orange beak and colorful plumage of its Please see Empty, Page 10
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Jo-Ann Kamichitis at The Keystone College observatory will host a series of lectures next month about the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. ing then, everything was for the first time,” Kamichitis said. “The Russians were ahead for so long, but we finally got ahead of them and beat them.” Another lecture during the observatory’s series will also focus on the moon. John Sabia will talk about conditions on the surface of the moon and what it would be like to live in a place that has no atmosphere, he said. He’ll also speak on initiatives to return
people to the moon in the next decade, Sabia said. All sessions are free and open to the public, with no advance registration required. They will be held regardless of sky conditions and cancelled only by the threat of severe weather. Sessions are held Mondays and Thursdays throughout July, with lectures beginning at 8:30 p.m. and observations through the observatory telescopes afterward, weather permitting.
Below are the dates: July 8 and July 10: John Sabia, “The Surface of the Moon: Going Back to Stay?” July 15 and July 17: Karen Kalinowski, “Global Clusters.” July 22 and July 24: Jo-Ann Kamichitis, “The Global Days of the Apollo Missions.” July 29 and July 31: Thomas Cupillari, “Galileo: A Quick Sketch of His Work and Life.” Contact the writer: cover@ timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9100 x5363; @ClaytonOver on twitter
other notable firsts and events in manned space flight and lunar exploration: Oct. 4, 1957: the Soviet union launched the first satellite, Sputnik, into space. Sept. 14, 1959: Soviet spacecraft luna 2 became the first manmade object to land on the moon, via crash landing. april 12, 1961: russian cosmonaut Yuri gagarin became the first human in space. may 5, 1961: astronaut alan Shepard became the first american in space. may 25, 1961: president John F. kennedy challenged the united States to put a man on the moon by the end of the decade. Feb. 20, 1962: astronaut John glenn became the first american in orbit. april 26, 1962: ranger 4 became the first american spacecraft to reach the surface of the moon. June 16, 1962: Cosmonaut Valentina Nikolayeva tereshkova became the first woman in space.
Feb. 3, 1966: the russian spacecraft luna 9 became the first spacecraft to perform a soft landing on the moon. June 2, 1966: Surveyor 1 became the first american spacecraft to perform a soft landing on the moon. Sept. 15, 1968: the Soviet spacecraft zond 5 was launched and later became the first spacecraft to orbit the moon and return to earth. Dec. 21, 1968: american apollo 8 mission was launched. her crewmembers — Frank Borman, James lovell and William anders — became the first people to orbit the moon. July 20, 1969: apollo 11 mission sees astronauts Neil armstrong and edwin “Buzz” aldrin become the first men to walk on the moon. Dec. 11, 1972: astronauts eugene Cernan and harrison “Jack” Schmitt, crew members of apollo 17, are the last men to walk on the moon. to date, only 12 people have walked on the moon.
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A fledgling northern cardinal perches on a branch on a recent afternoon in Overfield Twp. The immature birds lack the colorful plumage and bright orange beak of adult cardinals.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR UPCOMING 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 Storytimes for babies: The Abington Community Library will hold storytimes for babies (ages 0-2) Friday, June 28 at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 570-587-3440. 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. 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 students in grades 5-12. For more information, call 570587-3440. Abington Memorial VFW Post 7069 Member Appreciation Night: Friday, June 28, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
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at the VFW on Winola Road. Includes a cookout and more. Retirement seminar and Q&A: Friday, June 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Abington Community Library. What is the best way to prepare for retirement? How can you achieve a more taxfriendly 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. For more information, 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. Cars and Coffee: Sunday, June 30, 9-11 a.m. at the Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road, Waverly Township. Rain or shine. Enjoy a car show and coffee and pastries sponsored by Weis Markets. Admission is free and there is no charge to bring a vehicle. JULY 1 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 2 The Rotary Club of the Abingtons’ fireworks display: Tuesday, July 2 at the Newton-Ransom Elementary School/Abington Heights Middle School grounds. The grounds will open at 5 p.m. with fireworks at dusk. 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. Food, beverages, novelties and amusements will be featured. JULY 9 Mysteries and Detectives Book Club meeting: The next meeting of the Mysteries and Detectives Book Club will be held Tuesday, July 9, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Abington Community Library in Clarks Summit. July’s selection is “Wicked Autumn” by G. M. Malliet. The author for August is Dashiell Hammett. JULY 17 Casino trip: Clarks Summit Fire Company J.W. Hall Auxiliary is sponsoring a bus trip to Tioga Downs Casino Wednesday, July 17. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. from Clarks Summit and return by 7 p.m. The cost is $20; includes $30 in free play and a $10 food voucher. For reservations or more information, call 570-586-9656, ext. 4. 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
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house and live music by The Molly Pitcher Path. Concert starts at 6:30 p.m. SEPT. 20 Harry McGrath Memorial Golf Tournament & Dinner Celebration: The Greater Scranton YMCA will host the Inaugural Harry McGrath Memorial Golf Tournament and Dinner Celebration Friday, Sept. 20, 1:30 p.m. at Glen Oak Country Club, 250 Oakford Road, Clarks Summit. Registration begins at 10 a.m. A dinner celebration will begin with cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Black Tie Stereo. For more info or to register, visit conta.cc/2OvkDTO or contact Betsy McGrath Ardizoni at 570-768-6118.
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Coffee House Concert coming up at TGP
CLARKS SUMMIT — Pianist and singer Michael N. McAndrew and flutist Michelle Li will present a Coffee House Concert Sunday, July 7 at 4 p.m. at The Gathering Place. Admission is free. The program will include MCANDREW classical selections by Enesco, Prokofiev and Feld in the first half, then modern selections and VACATION a rousing LI BIBLE SCHOOLS group of JULY 8-12 Gershwin First Presbyterian tunes, including “SummerChurch VBS: “Athens: time,” “I’ve Got Rhythm,” Paul’s Dangerous Journey” “Someone to Watch Over is the theme of this year’s Me” and others. Vacation Bible School, MonMcAndrew was born day through Friday, July and raised in Peckville 8-12, 9 a.m. to noon at the and wants to give back to First Presbyterian Church the area in which he grew of Clarks Summit, 300 up. He is currently a docSchool Street. For more toral candidate in vocal information, visit fpccs.org coaching and accompanyor call 570-586-6306. ing at the University of Lake Winola United Illinois. He holds a masMethodist Church VBS: ter’s degree from Bing“Mars and Beyond” is the hamton University and theme of this year’s Vacahis undergraduate degree tion Bible School, Monday from Moravian College. through Friday, July 8-12, He maintains an active 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at schedule as a collabLake Winola United Methodist Church, 326 Maple Dr., Lake Winola. For more information, find the church on Facebook or call 570-378-2806. DALLAS — Rep. Karen Countryside Communi- Boback (R-Lackawanna/ ty Church VBS: “Roar! Life L u z e r n e / W y o m i n g ) is Wild, God is Good” is the announced her outreach theme of this year’s Vacaevents and satellite hours for tion Bible School, Monday July. Representatives from through Friday, July 8-12, several organizations will 5:30-8 p.m. at Countryside offer assistance at her disCommunity Church, 14011 trict offices throughout the Orchard Dr., Newton Town- month. ship. For more information, A member of Boback’s visit countryside-church.org staff will be available at the or call 570-587-3206. following locations and JULY 15-19 times: Clarks Summit United ■ Wednesday, July 3, 9-11 Methodist Church VBS: a.m. – Dalton Borough Build“Roar! Life is Wild, God is ing, 105 W. Main St. Good” is the theme of this ■ Wednesday, July 3, noon to year’s Vacation Bible School, 2 p.m. – Factoryville Borough Monday through Friday, Building, 161 College Ave. July 15-19, 5:45-8:15 p.m. at ■ Tuesday, July 9, 9-11 Clarks Summit United Meth- a.m. – Hunlock Township odist Church, 1310 Morgan Building, 33 Village Drive, Highway, Clarks Summit. Hunlock Creek. For more information, visit ■ Wednesday, July 10, 10 clarkssummitumc.com or a.m. to noon – Windham call 570-587-2571. Township Municipal BuildJULY 22-26 ing, 149 Palen St., Mehoopany. Clarks Green United ■ Tuesday, July 16, 9-11 Methodist Church VBS: a.m. – Benton Township “Rolling River Rampage” is Community Center, 16043 the theme of this year’s Route 407, Fleetville. Vacation Bible School, Mon■ Tuesday, July 23, 10 day through Friday, July a.m. to noon. – Meshoppen 22-26 at Clarks Green United Borough Building, intersecMethodist Church, 119 Glen- tion of Canal Street and burn Road, Clarks Green. Route 267. For more information, visit ■ Tuesday, July 23, 1-3 clarksgreenumc.org or call p.m. – Laceyville Borough 570-586-8946. Building, 324 Church St.
orative pianist and vocal coach, currently playing with Lyric Theater in Illinois and soon as a summer coaching staff member for Songe d’ete in Quebec. Michael has played with Tri-Cities Opera, Penn State Chorale, Night of Stars concert series in Binghamton and many other venues. He is also active as a pianist/organist for churches in Illinois, Vestal, Bethlehem and St. Luke’s Episcopal in Scranton. As a composer, McAndrew has been hailed as “harmonically gorgeous” and his pieces have premiered in the United States, Canada, Australia and Germany. Li graduated from Binghamton University in 2017 in music, English literature and creative writing. She was co-principal flute of the Binghamton University Symphony Orchestra. She enjoys collaboration and is a member of several chamber groups. She currently studies at West Virginia University and performs in the Symphony Orchestra and Wind Symphony. For more information, visit The Gathering Place Website at GatheringPlaceCS.org or call 570881-7612.
Dalton Fire Company Carnival schedule
DALTON — The Dalton Fire Company’s annual carnival will be presented Tuesday through Saturday, July 9-13 at the carnival grounds on Bank Street. Gates open at 6 p.m. every day. All rides are one set price every day. Events and entertainment throughout the week include: Tuesday: ■ Live music by Paul Laquintano Wednesday: ■ Live music by Flaxy Morgan Thursday: ■ Live music by Old Friends Friday: ■ Live music by Inside-Out Band ■ Firemen’s Parade at 7 p.m. Saturday: ■ Live music by Mace in Dickson ■ Grand prize drawing
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Madison Howell of South Abington Twp. at a previous year’s carnival.
Boback announces July outreach hours
ONGOING/ REMINDERS Lakeside Wednesday Concerts series: Free, outdoor concerts will be presented every Wednesday through August, 6-8 p.m. at Hillside Park. The lineup is as follows: 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. For more information, visit hillsidepark.net or the Hillside Park Facebook page. Abington Heights Class of 1969 reunion: The committee is seeking contact information including telephone, e-mail and residential address, along with any other pertinent information, for those interested in a 50th reunion this year. Email your info or questions to: khick07@comcast. net or call 570-881-3186. Reach the Suburban: 570348-9185; suburbanweekly@ timesshamrock.com
■ Thursday, July 25, 10 a.m. to noon – Falls Senior Center, 2813 Sullivan’s Trail. On Wednesday, July 3, an American Legion claims consultant will hold office hours at the Tunkhannock district office, located at 133 W. Tioga St., Suite 4, in Tunkhannock from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Area veterans may seek assistance and information pertaining to specific benefits and programs. Additional meetings will be held on the first Wednesday of every month. The Mobile Veterans Center will be in the Brady and Cavany Ace Hardware Store parking lot in Eaton Township on Monday, July 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Some of the services available for veterans and their dependents include individual, group, family and bereavement counseling; medical referrals; assistance in applying for Veterans Affairs benefits; employment counseling; guidance and referrals; and alcohol and drug assessments. On Tuesday, July 9, a staff member from the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General will be at the Dallas district office from 10 a.m. to noon to provide assistance
with consumer affairs and fraud issues. On Wednesday, July 17, a representative from the Center for Independent Living will be available at the Tunkhannock district office. Please call 570-836-4777 to schedule an appointment. A representative from the University of Scranton Small Business Development Center will be at the Tunkhannock district of fice on Wednesday, July 24, from 10 a.m. to noon. The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center provides educational programs and no-cost, confidential consulting services to entrepreneurs looking to start or grow a small business. A representative from the Wilkes University Small Business Development Center will be at the Dallas district office on Wednesday, July 24, from 9-11 a.m. Constituents interested in starting a small business or who need assistance with their business can receive free counseling and advice. There will be no VFW outreach hours at the Dallas district office in July. For more legislative information, visit Boback’s website at RepBoback.com.
COURT NOTES MARRIAGE LICENSES ■ Nathan Wnuk, Scott Twp., and Anna Krajewski, Mayfield. ■ James Patrick Foley and Dawn Ranae Foley, both of Scott Twp. PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS ■ 427 Gravel Pond Holdings to John J. and Elizabeth K. Mercuri; a property at 427 Gravel Pond Road, South Abington Twp., for $525,000. ■ James and Darlene Barrett, Clarks Summit, to J&M PA Properties LLC, Staten Island, N.Y.; a property on Green Ridge Street, Scranton, for $110,000. ■ Ronald C. and Amy Garrison to Jonathan P. and Rebecca L. Santarsiero; a property at 218 S. Turnpike Road, Dalton, for $185,000. ■ Marie A. Littell, Clarks Summit, to Debra A. Ellsworth, Clarks Summit; a property at 65 Parkland Drive, South Abington Twp., for $219,500. ■ John H. Scott Jr., Clarks Summit, to Thomas H. and Barbara M. Matthews, Moosic; a property at 1032 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit, for $144,000. ■ R.D. Noto & Son Construction Inc., South Abington Twp., to Patrick and Kathleen Doherty, Scranton; a property in South Abington Twp. for $102,500. ■ Paul Eugene George, Scott Twp., to Timothy and Yvonne Warnock, Nicholson Twp.; a property in Scott Twp. for $148,400. ■ William T. and Bridget B.
Mickere, Waverly, to James Marzolino, Lackawanna County; a property in Waverly Twp. for $275,000. ■ Joseph R. Lolacono Jr., also known as Joseph R. Loiacono Jr., and Cheryl J. Lolacono, also known as Cheryl J. Loiacono, to Walter P. Rosengrant Jr. and Bonnie J. Frazier, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship; a property in Benton Twp. for $238,680. ■ Michael Ziemer, Medina, Ohio, to Karen S. Lemery, Morgantown, W.Va.; a property in Clarks Summit for $32,000. ■ Clayton and Rebecca A. Jacobs, North Abington Twp., to John M. III and Victoria Jordan, Carbondale; a property at 103 Bonnie Road, North Abington Twp., for $190,000. ■ Gravel LLC, Clarks Summit, to Gravel Pond Townhouses Inc., South Abington Twp.; a property in South Abington
Twp. for $30,000. ■ Robert A. and Deborah A. Archibald, Clarks Summit, to Brian and Jennifer Moran, Scranton; a property at 112 Leland Drive, South Abington Twp., for $205,000. ESTATES FILEd ■ Margaret C. Rafter, 186 Decker Road, North Abington Twp., letters testamentary to John Edward Rafter, same address. ■ Susan Bond, also known as Susan M. Bond, 59 Lake Winola Road, West Abington Twp., letters testamentary to Mari Hendershot, 101 Weatherby Road, P.O. Box 469, Dalton. ■ Carol Bartholme, 1936 Newton-Ransom Blvd., Clarks Summit, letters testamentary to Neil Bartholme, 1932 Newton-Ransom Blvd., Clarks Summit.
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Summer learning S. ABINGTON TWP. — A little local school is making a big difference this summer. For the second year in a row, Summit Christian Academy (SCA) hosted Summit Up in June, a two-week educational experience for students entering kindergarten through 10th grade. Held on the school’s campus at 660 Griffin Pond Road, Summit Up in June began June 17 and ends June 28. A variety of courses were offered including “A Piece of Cake,” “O, What a Beautiful Morning,” “A Dramatic Experience” and “Living Like Little House on the Prairie: An Experience in Pioneering America.” The courses are taught by trained staff and had a Christian focus. “We learn so much while having a lot of fun,” said Gianella Bruckner, 7, of Clarks Summit. “You can learn stuff while you’re playing.” Gianella will enter third grade at SCA in the fall. “Everybody is so nice at my school,” she said. “The teachers are so nice. ... I really like SCA because I like everything there.” Bruckner attended the “O, What a Beautiful Morning” course taught by Lindsay Baxter, a former SCA teacher who returned from Oklahoma for Summit Up. Children learned about the parts of plants, took nature walks and made nature journals. “A Dramatic Experience” director Melissa Feldman taught students about stage terms, voice projection and how to portray different characters through voice and gesture. Students in this course prepared a short play to perform at the closing program. “Living Like Little House on the Prairie: An Experience in Pioneering America” was taught by SCA teacher April Redfield. Students participated in crafts and games based on life in the 1800s. They also constructed their own cardboard “pioneer village.” “Getting to know each of the children and their distinct personalities is a great blessing to me,” Redfield said. “Each child sees and interacts with the world differently. Working with these kids gives me the great privilege of supporting their distinguished potentials. I pray for each student – that
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Gianella Bruckner, 7, enjoys ‘O, What a Beautiful Morning’ at Summit Christian Academy’s Summit Up. they will be used mightily for God’s glory.” SCA teacher Linda Howell led the course “A Piece of Cake,” teaching beginner cake decorating skills. Students decorated cookies and cupcakes and planned to decorate their own cakes. “It is a pleasure to teach this class,” Howell shared. “There is no pressure, it’s about having fun and getting to know and connect with students in various grades that I may not normally see during the school year. I’m so very thankful to be a part of this organization. It has had a positive influence on me and my family.” This is the second year for the summer program at the school. Supervising Administrator Chuck Gard said it has grown and is open every year to children in the community, not just SCA students. The school itself has seen a surge in enrollment in the past few years. “We have been really growing,” Gard said. “One of the exciting things that has been happening here is that we are cooperating with Clarks Summit University to allow high school students to take classes for dual enrollment. Students will take traditional high school classes here in the morning, then will take courses with Clarks Summit University in the afternoon to count toward their high school graduation requirement and get credits for college.” SCA has also partnered with home-schoolers and created a program called “Homeschool Connection.” This allows homeschooled students to participate in some classes and sports. Having Summit Up in June expanded the school’s offerings for school families and other families
in the community who desire conservative-based educational programs and summer activities for their children. “We have a value-based education with biblical standards,” Gard said. “Biblical values are taught in every subject. We seek to help our young people find the true purpose for life – God’s purpose for life. A lot of people define Christian education as a school with Christian rules, some bible classes and chapel added in. But that doesn’t make a Christian school. We believe every subject – science, math, English, social studies, the whole nine yards – God has designed and intended to reveal Himself. As our students learn, in every subject area, they will learn about our great God.” Summit Up in June will conclude with a program on Friday, June 28. Gard said the school hopes to offer the program again next year.
In other news... In other Summit Christian Academy news, the school recently reached its $30,000 fundraising goal for the Helping Hands fight Hunger Meal Pack-aThon for food banks in Northeast Pennsylvania. The private school, which offers education for students in pre-school through high school, also recently announced that students placed in the top 25% across the united States after academic rankings were released for standardized testing taken by their fifth and ninth graders.
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Last week’s photo was taken at the Abington Heights administration building on E. Grove Street in Clarks Summit. The winner is George Mundy Jr. of Factoryville.
Rotary Club of the Abingtons 2019 Fireworks Show July 2 (Rain Date: July 3) Beginning at 5 p.m. MUSIIC, FR RIEN NDS,, FO OOD D AN ND FAMILY FUN FO USEMEN S IN NCLU UDE:: OOD AND AMU NTS • Coun ntry ryy Girl Kettlle Coorn • Kona Ice ncesssions: Cheeesesteeaks, • Loou’ss Con Chickken Cheeseesteakks, Chicken n Fries,, Nachoos • Mannin ng’s Ice Creaam: Sccooped Ice Cream and Shakes • Notis the Gyro Kin ng: Lamb and d Chickken Gyros, Chicken n Kabobs, Greekk Salad d • Pizzaa byy Clarks Su ummiit United Meth hodist Church • Sw weet Lush Cup pcakery ry: y Bakery ryy itemss includ ding Holiiday Cup pcakes and its signatu ure Holiday Roocket Pop p Cupcakee • Toony Thomass Caterin ng LLC: French fries, Sausagge and Peeppers,, Chicken n Fin ngers, Corn on the Cob • Weebby’ss Concessioons: Fun nnels Cakes, Fried d Oreos • Yogi’ss Ethnic Foods: Potato Pan ncakes, Halushkii, Pierogis
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Chase Butash pops out of a box he is using to build a pioneer village in ‘Living Like Little House on the Prairie: An Experience in Pioneering America,’ a two-week class at Summit Christian Academy.
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Jeanette Roberts Brown June 20, 2019
Jeanette Roberts Brown, 99, longtime resident of Clarks Summit, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 20, with family by her side. She was blessed with good health and longevity, missing her 100th birthday by just two weeks. She leaves a son, William Brown and wife, Janice, Wasilla, Ark.; a son-in-law, Jack Willard, Windsor Run, N.C.; and daughters, Susan Keisling and husband, Alan, Clarks Summit; Bonnie Campbell and husband, Harold, Virginia Beach, Va. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Raymond (Ray), after 67 years of marriage; her eldest Submitted photo daughter, Laura Mae Wil2019 Tomorrow’s Leaders Today participants gather at Lackawanna College in Scranton for their Graduation lard; a great-grandson, Aiden Bell; and five siblings. Recognition Ceremony. A 60-year member of Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, Jeannette served in various capacities, along with her dear friends. She enjoyed baking and had a passion for quilting but was most
Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Class of 2019 graduates
SCRANTON — Tomorrow’s Leaders Today, the Leadership Lackawanna teen program, recently met at Lackawanna College for its Graduation Recognition Ceremony. The seven-month program develops the leadership, interpersonal and managerial skills of high school juniors and provides real-world experiences in the areas of philanthropy, non-profit organizations and community service. In addition to the skills learned and topics explored, the opportunities and challenges of Northeast Pennsylvania were discussed as participants networked with community leaders and other high school students. Sessions were held one full weekday each month.
The 2019 Tomor row’s Leaders Today participants include: Angelina Bellucci, Dunmore High School Abygale Bergamino, Old Forge High School Caroline Cadden, Holy Cross High School Daniel E. Cummins Jr., Abington Heights High School Abigail J. Dalton, Lackawanna Trail Jr./Sr. High School Emma Dwyer, Western Wayne High School Fione Evans, Scranton High School Brendan Fitzsimmons, We s t e r n Way n e H i g h School Colin Gilmartin, North Pocono High School Dylan Howanitz, Valley View High School Alyssa Iovacchini, West-
ern Wayne High School Collin Kneiss, Riverside Jr./Sr. High School Mikenna Lee, Lackawanna Trail Jr./Sr. High School Mariana Leo, Dunmore High School Kylie J. Loughney, Abington Heights High School Lydia R. McConlogue, Scranton High School Melony A. Mitchell, Western Wayne High School Abbie O’Brien, West Scranton High School Leslie O’Connor, Holy Cross High School Caitlin Pagnotti, West Scranton High School Jenna Patel, Abington Heights High School Najuk A. Patel, Dunmore High School Sydney R. Peet, Western Wayne High School J a ko b R . Q u a n b e c k , Abington Heights High
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Agnes Helen Grega June 15, 2019
Agnes Helen Grega, formerly of Lake Ariel and Clarks Summit, died in the afternoon on June 15 at Mountain View Care Center. She was the widow of Charles Grega. Born in Plainfield, N.J., the daughter of the late Alfred and Bertha Konops Peters, she was a waitress in Edison, N.J., for over 37 years. She was a woman of Catholic faith. Surviving are a son, Charles Grega, Tobyhanna; brother, Walter Peters, Florida; granddaughter, Kortney Deramo; great-grandson, Zachary Boesch; nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Kathleen Deramo; and a brother,
Albert Peters. A private service will take place in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit.
Jessie I. Mackey June 21, 2019
Jessie I. Mackey, Clarks Summit, formerly of Vestal, N.Y., died F riday mor ning at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. She was the widow of James Mackey. Bor n in Dupont, the daughter of the late Frank and Amelia Thauer Lidy, she was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church. Before retirement, she was a bookkeeper for EndicottJohnson in New York. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of The Pines Senior Living for the excellent care Jessie received while a resident there. Surviving are a sister, H e l e n M i l l e r ; n i e c e s, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. She was also preceded in death by two sisters,
Betty Smarkusk y and Thelma Reese; a brother, F r a n k L i dy ; a n d t wo nephews. The funeral was Monday at 11 a.m. from the L a w r e n c e E . Yo u n g Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit, with services by the Rev. Ja nice Moser, pastor. Inter ment followed in Nicholson Cemetery. The family received friends from 10 to 11 a.m., before the service.
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School Simal Sami, Valley View High School Nina S. Sampo gne, Abington Heights High School Meredith Santiago, Scranton High School Rachel Saxton, Lackawanna T rail Jr./Sr. High School Taylor M. Seprosky, Valley View High School Danyelle Tech, Dunmore High School Makenna Thorpe, Abington Heights High School Nicholas Tomassoni, Valley View High School Ryan W. Turlip, Valley View High School Isaac Vierling, Lackawanna T rail Jr./Sr. High School Leadership Lackawanna’s Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Program accepts applications from sophomores who attend high school in Lackawanna County or in the Lackawann a T r a i l a n d We s t e r n Wayne school districts. Tomorrow’s Leaders Today began in 1997 under Skills in Scranton, an affiliate of T h e G re at e r S c r a n t o n Chamber of Commerce, and merged with Leadership Lackawanna in 2011.
happy when surrounded by her family. A service of celebration of Jeanette’s life was held on Wednesday, June 26, at noon at Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State Street, Clarks Summit. Visitation with family members took place at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Jeanette can be made to Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, 1310 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit, PA 18411; or Traditional Hospice Care, 113 W. Drinker St., Dunmore, PA 18512.
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SCRANTON ristell’s enhanced role — Leadership will allow her to Lackawanna, a devote additional regional comattention to the orgamunity leadernization’s fundraisship developing, marketing, alumment organizani engagement, govtion, recently ernance, evaluation unveiled several and new program changes to its development. MORRISTELL organizational Dominick Mitchstructure as a ell of South Abingresult of its new ton Township was three-year stratehired as Leadership gic plan. Lackawanna’s proNicole Morgram coordinator. In ristell of Dalton, this role, Mitchell who has overwill handle the dayseen the organito-day administrazation for the tive responsibilities past 10 years, of running both the MITCHELL was promoted 10-month Core profrom program director to gram and the Tomorrow’s executive director. Mor- Leaders Today program.
His responsibilities also include the organization’s marketing objectives and volunteer cultivation and recruitment. The organization also unveiled its newest program, Welcome Scranton! which offers participants an insider’s look at the community through a two-and-a-half-day program designed to give participants a quick but thorough understanding of Scranton and Lackawanna County, along with a revitalized sense of putting leadership into action. Applications for Welcome Scranton! will be accepted through Wednesday, July 10. For more info, visit leadershiplackawanna. com.
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JoshuA ArP | GREEN SCENE
Water everywhere “Water, water, everywhere, And all the boards did shrink; Water, water, everywhere, Nor any drop to drink.” This portion of Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s The Rime of the Ancient Mariner has long stayed with me. Of course, they describe a situation I have never experienced: The mariner, long stuck in the doldrums, experiences the greatest irony. He is surrounded by water, yet he is dying of thirst, since he cannot rehydrate himself from the salt sea. (By the way, the poem has a 19th century environmental message, but that’s your homework). Having come through one of the wettest springs on record, some of us are experiencing a similar irony. Our plants have had so much to drink that they are thirsty. All right, I realize this is a bit of an over simplification, but the truth is that water can suffocate plants. Plants that can’t breathe also can’t drink. And if you cannot drink, soon you become thirsty.
Healthy soil is composed of macro- and micro-pores. The water in micro-pores is held by molecular attraction, like a magnet. The water in macro-pores is held by capacity and gravity. If there is capacity, the water will move lower in the soil, leaving empty macro-pores above. If the macro-pores are empty, they contain oxygen that the roots use to breathe. However, if the capacity fills up below, then the macro-pores fill up above. When soil has exceeded maximum capacity, it is obvious because puddles form and remain at the surface, waiting for evaporation, not drainage to dry them. So the first respiratory problem is that the macro-pores are full of water and not air. And the plants can’t breathe. The second respiratory problem results from cultivation. We Americans have all followed the 20th century Joneses’ suburban mandate: Every open space must have a lawn. And every lawn must be mowed. Mowing the lawn means driv-
ing something on it regularly, and this driving or walking smashes the macro-pores, especially when they are wet. So now the roots can’t breathe because their air tanks are gone. What should you do if you have a lawn pond? Think back, before the pond years, this ground was always softer than other places. Perhaps you should consider planting an informal rain garden. (A formal rain garden requires engineering). Choose beautiful plants that have different maintenance and respiratory needs. These plants accept hydrologic variability. In other words, they can survive both a good soak and a periodic dry spell. Plant this kind of garden and not only will you have new varieties of plants and wildlife to watch, you’ll have less to mow, and your mower won’t get stuck anymore. 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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Rainy beach fun Your family has waited the whole year for your beach vacation. You’ve made a plan, packed everything on your list, said good-bye to the Abingtons and had a smooth road trip. You’re finally at the beach. But so is the rain. Nothing lets the air out of your beach ball more than a rainy beach trip. Chances are you can’t reschedule. And most rental places won’t give you a refund due to inclement weather. No worries. This is the perfect time to teach your children how to deal with an unexpected change in plans. Life lesson aside, you can still have a wonderful time. Even with the rain, a little positive thinking, creativity and imagination can make this your best beach vacation yet. A rainy beach trip is a great opportunity for exploring the area that you are visiting and doing some indoor activities that you might not have time for if you were on the beach. Visit local shops, museums and restaurants
or enjoy some playtime at nearby arcades and indoor mini-golf courses. Or don’t leave your beach house at all. Make sure you’ve packed board games that come in handy in any kind of weather. Monopoly never gets old. And how about a physical game like Twister to liven things up a little? Contests are another option for fun. A little competition is good for your family. Ours had much success with an “Egg-Off” a few years ago, where my daughter, Carolyn, and my son-in-law, Adam, each created egg dishes in three categories: sunny-side up, scrambled and broken yoke. The rest of us were judges. Not knowing who created what, we ultimately declared 12-year-old Carolyn the winner. “I remember I wrote in my diary that I won. I was really happy,” Carolyn says, still remembering the event at age 19. However, this type of competition only works if you are staying somewhere with a kitchen. If you’re in a ba-
sic motel room you can still have a singing or dancing contest, or a coloring contest for the little ones. The girls on your vacation might appreciate some pampering and glamming up on a spa day, which works at a nearby spa or right inside your room or beach house. Just like at home, rainy days are a good excuse to get crafty with the kids. Why not try something with a beach theme, like mason jar aquariums filled with sand, shells and anything else to complete your homemade beach scene? If it isn’t too stormy you don’t have to avoid the rain entirely. It might be refreshing and fun for everybody to put on their bathing suits and walk along the beach in the rain. Rainy days, in particular, are a great time to find neat sea shells. And when the rain is gone, there’s always that rainbow that looks especially beautiful over the ocean. Teri Lyon is a mom, grandmom and freelance writer who lives in Glenburn Township with her cat.
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Musical progress Music is in the air at Keystone College, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. To commemorate the occasion, Jeffrey Tylutki, the school’s director of bands and performance music, composed a piece titled “Progress Through Effort,” which is also the college’s motto. It took him three weeks to write, and the music was presented during Keystone’s spring performance. “Being someone whose life has changed dramatically for the better because of Keystone College’s willingness to bring music to campus in 2014 and build this department with me,” Tylutki said, “I wanted to chip in and support the festivities around the 150th celebration of the college by composing a work which celebrates the incredible strength and focus of will it takes for any institution to exist for 150 years.” Tylutki studied music at Mansfield and West Chester universities. He is a former director of bands at Lackawanna Trail Junior-Senior High School and Orange County High School in Orange, Virginia. He has composed and been commissioned to write works for marching bands, concert bands, collegiate
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ensembles and other groups since 2004. “When I first walked into my office at Keystone College in 2014, we didn’t even have a music stand to call our own,” he said. “I remember looking at the ‘progress through effort’ inscription on our seal and was thinking, ‘we can do this.’ “Through the work and dedication of my amazing staff, student musicians, supporting community members and the college administrators and board of trustees, we built a department now consisting of 11 ensembles and over 100 musicians. “That is progress through effort and, that is what Keystone College is all about.”
Grimaldi and head football coach Justin Higgins.” The drumline will consist of field battery percussion instruments such as snare drums, quads, bass drums, cymbals and more. “We also want to say how appreciative we are to Jon Morrison, an alumnus of Keystone College, for donating the instruments we will be using in the drumline,” said Tylutki. “His generosity is appreciated by our musicians more than can be stated in words. He has also contributed to other departments endeavors but he was truly the support we needed to start the drumline.” There will be an open enrollment session in the fall of 2019 for the drumline. This will not new drumline require an audition, tuition or The school’s music program fees, and no percussion experiis adding a drumline which ence is necessary. Any student will perform during the new who wants to be part of the Keystone College football group will be taught what they team’s games and other school need to know. events. Keystone’s music program “The new Keystone College is also looking for new instrudrumline will be designed to mentalists and vocalists for support not only the football the fall of 2019. High school team but all athletic enstudents and community deavors, campus events and members of all ability levels other celebratory functions at are welcome. Contact Tylutki Keystone,” Tylutki said. “I’m at music@keystone.edu or 570sure it will be most visible 945-8599 for information. at football games, and we’re Rehearsals start Tuesday, excited about our partnership Sept. 3 in the Theatre at with athletic director Matthew Brooks on campus.
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nAnCY reddIngton PArLo | THE GATHERING PLACE NOTES
A busy summer
CLARKS SUMMIT — The Gathering Place (TGP) is organized and lead by an active, vibrant group of volunteers quick to respond to the interests and suggestions of area residents. As a result, the summer months are scheduled full of a new variety of offerings. Anyone taking classes this summer may use our new, online registration form listed at the bottom of each class description on the website. Or, registrations can be mailed.
Earth. Then, we will take a short walk to The Pocket Park on Depot Street (behind State Street Grill) where you will be invited to connect with nature in a traditional manner. After a short, guided meditation, Casie’s goal is to send you into the weekend revitalized. Thursday, July 13 with a rain date of July 20, 10 a.m. Meet at The Gathering Place. Cost: $5 for adults. Admission is free for children; they but must be with an adult.
glimmerglass opera
rain forest intrigue
Because of popular demand, The Gathering Place is offering two trips to Glimmerglass Opera in August: “LaTraviata” on Aug. 13 and “Showboat” on Aug. 20. These trips fill quickly, so check the website for further details and registration information.
The rain forests of Costa Rica are a topic of great interest and intrigue. Join Michael Freidlin and Hayder Santamaria-Rodriguez for a discussion of the flora, fauna and environmental changes to the tropical rainforest. Friday, July 19 at noon. Cost is $5; pay at the door.
Coffee house concert
tech tudors Need help with your iPhone or iPad? Tech Tudors from Abington Heights will be available at TGP to give advice and instruction for those who need help to get the most out of their electronics. Passwords will be used by the owner only and will not be given to the tudors. Class is July 24, 7 p.m. and the fee is $5.
government & history Democracy vs. Authoritarianism: Which will Survive? Harold Baillie, Ph.D., will return for a discussion of two conflicting forms of government the history and issues surrounding these two forms on Wednesday, July 31 at noon. Cost $5. Register online and pay at the door.
ongoing programs
The Gathering Place also offers several ongoing proFew things are a more grams including book club every third Tuesday and enjoyable, easy reminder of summer than the fragrance Craft and Chat the second, of lavender. It is even more third and fourth Friday of fun when you have grown the month for artists with your own. Join us for a visit to and without special needs Humming Hill Lavender Farm to come together and create. The weaving group meets on Saturday, July 20. The trip is limited to 10 people. Meet at the first Saturday of the noon at The Gathering Place month from noon to 4 p.m. to carpool or arrive directly at Also the songwriter’s the farm at 1 p.m. roundtable for local songCost is $15; register by July writers of all experiences 13 and pay at the farm. Spend and age levels meets the secthe afternoon and weave your ond Sunday of the month. Connect with earth own lavender wand with fresh The Gathering Place hosts A The summer is a great Memory Café on the second lavender. time to refresh your relationFriday of the month. IndiClimate change ship with the Earth. We all viduals with memory loss Learn about the impact of have a direct and personal and their companions can climate change from Arctic relationship with planet socialize with others and Earth. Every day we mitigate to the Tundra. Biologists Ned take part in games, yoga, art this by separating ourselves Fetcher, Ph.D. and Janice and music. Check The Gathering Place Voltzow, Ph.D., will present physically, mentally and emotionally. Lately, scientific their research on the impact website for more information on the complete schedule of of climate change to the studies are focusing on this Arctic and tundra areas and classes for the summer: connection with nature. Come spend time with GatheringPlaceCS.org. You how that impacts all of us. Casie Berkhouse for an open will find registration inforWednesday, July 24 at noon. discussion on the dynamic mation along with more deRegister online and pay at interplay among humans and the door. tails on the above classes.
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Kicking things off for July is a free coffee house concert with pianist and singer, Michael N. McAndrew and flutist, Michelle Li, known as “DuoMotive,” Sunday, July 7 at 4 p.m. The program will include classical selections by Enesco, Prokofiev and Feld in the first half, then modern selections and a rousing group of Gershwin tunes including “Summertime,” “I’ve Got Rhythm,” “Someone to Watch Over Me” and others.
For when life is over And from Earth our souls will flee, One by one, leaf by leaf We’ll rejoin our family tree.
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Terri DiMichele of Clarks Summit, with her daughter, Norah, 6, who received a pair of fairy wings for being one of the first 25 kids in attendance at the Summer Fun Family Day at Hillside Park. The event was presented by the Hillside Park Farmers Market and Abington Community Library Thursday, June 20. It included story times, entertainment by Damian the Magician, balloon sculptures and glitter tattoos by Ally’s Air and more. Laura Gardoski of the Abington Community Library, left, leads the kids in a song and dance before story time.
Aubrey Adamsky, 5, of South Abington Twp., dances during a sing along.
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Strawberry Day supports The Gathering Place STAFF REPORT
CLARKS SUMMIT — The fifth annual Strawberry Day 5K Run/Walk and Festival was hosted by the National Running Center Saturday, June 22. Proceeds from the event benefit The Gathering Place. The 5K race started and finished outside the r unning center on Davis Street. Participants each received a strawberry medal. The top three finishers were Nick Budinski (17:55.13), Paul O’hora (18:24.08) and Daniel Danilovitz (18:24.14). The 5K was followed by a kids’ fun run, and the event also included strawber ry-themed treats and refreshments, raffle baskets and games. For full race results, visit bit.ly/2KD5oZM.
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Abigail Haines bikes the route of the 5K race dressed as a strawberry. Overall winner Nick Budinski of Clarks Summit crosses the finish line with a time of 17:55:13.
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Shamus Foundation defeated VFW Post 7069 on June 12 at Ackerly Field in Glenburn Twp. More photos from this event can be viewed online and are available for purchase from our photo store at abingtonsuburban.com.
Shamus Foundation’s Ben Walsh eyes a catch.
Shamus Foundation outfielder Noah Kayal stretches out to Shamus Foundation’s Robbie Lucas pitches. make a catch.
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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: 570-4451155 or CDD027@aol.com. ■ The Scranton/WilkesBarre 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. ■ Maximum Impact Sports Training in Wilkes-Barre is accepting registrations for a call list for its 9U/10U team. Players must be 9 years old or younger as of May 1, 2019. To register: 570-822-1134. Basketball: The Pace Setter Athletic Club of NEPA will hold clinics on July 8-11 and 22-25, 9:30 a.m.-noon, for boys and girls ages 10-14. Additional information: Ron Ulias, 570-575-0941. 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 570945-8168. ■ 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 captain-andcrew 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, 570-941-7478 or carl.danzig@scranton.edu; or Ryan Van Zelst, 570-941-7252 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
Shamus Foundation’s Christopher Naegele catches a pitch.
30 years ago: Paul Kwiatkowski threw a four-hitter with seven strikeouts and scored two runs and drove in two for Abington in a 15-5 win over West Scranton in Senior Babe Ruth. 20 years ago: Dave Darmofal had three hits, including a three-run home run, for Abington in a 19-11 loss to West Scranton in American Legion baseball. 10 years ago: Tony Castellano and Cory Spangenberg homered as Abington Heights captured the PIAA Class 3A baseball championship with a 3-2 win over Chartiers Valley.
Christy Mathewson Little League all-stars
VFW Post 7069’s Carson Bird throws to third base.
Christy Mathewson Little League announced its all stars for boys ages 10,11 and 12: Logan Bower Lincoln Brander Ethan Gorton Grady June Max Kimmel Tucker Kinney Wyatt Laytos Jake Murnock Isaac Ryon Greg Schur Sam Ware Luke Ryon is manager and John Brander and John Bower are coaches.
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Erin Elizabeth Walker Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Erin Elizabeth Walker, Dunmore, to Jeffrey Michael Costanzo, South Abington Twp. The bride-elect is the daughter of Robert and Lynne Walker, Scranton. She is a graduate of Scranton Preparatory School and earned a bachelor’s degree from The Pennsylvania State University. She is a showroom manager and in new product development at R.J. Walker Co. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Tony
and Judi Costanzo, Waverly Twp. He is a graduate of Scranton Preparatory School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Lehigh University. He also earned a doctorate in medicine from Thomas Jefferson University and did post-graduate medical training at University of Michigan. He is a gastroenterologist at Coordinated Health. The couple met at a mutual friend’s wedding. The wedding is set for June 28 in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Dunmore.
Gabrielle Anina Giombetti Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Gabrielle Anina Giombetti, Philadelphia, to Andrew Krowiak, Clarks Green. The bride-elect is the daughter of Raniero and Ivy Giombetti, Scranton. She is a summa cum laude graduate of University of Scranton, where she earned a bachelor’s degree. She also earned a juris doctorate from Penn State Dickinson School of Law and is an associate attorney practicing civil litigation at Ward
Greenburg Heller & Reidy LLP, Philadelphia. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Edward Krowiak, Clarks Green. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Temple University and is a cum laude graduate of Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, where he earned a juris doctorate. He is a deputy district attorney in Lackawanna County. The couple met as students at Scranton Preparatory School. The wedding is set for July 5 in St. Ann’s Basilica.
Stefanie Farrah Wills and James Joseph Killiany Jr. Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Stefanie Farrah Wills to James Joseph Killiany Jr., both of Los Gatos, California. The bride-elect is the daughter of Kathryn and Robert Wills, Clarks Summit. She is a graduate of Abington Heights High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Wilkes University and a master’s degree in marketing from Southern New Hampshire University. She is a field marketing manager
at a tech startup in Silicon Valley. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Irene Killany, Archbald, and James Killiany Sr., Olyphant. He is a graduate of Mid Valley Secondary Center and earned a bachelor’s degree in structural engineering from The Pennsylvania State University. He is superintendant II at Whiting and Turner Contracting Co. The wedding is set for Aug. 3 at 4 p.m. at the Barn at Glistening Pond, Falls Twp.
EMPTY: An ornithological mystery FROM PAGE 1
kind. Plus its telltale tuft was folded down at first. (Hence my confusion.) This fledgling cardinal was soon joined by another, presumably its sibling, followed by an adult female. Over the next few days, I watched the youngsters perch in the tree or sit in the grass underneath it, chirping until their mother came over with a beak full of seeds from one of the bird feeders. The adult cardinal distributed the food to her youngsters by placing her beak inside theirs and “spit-
ting” the seeds in. The father also often visited the feeders with the rest of the family, although I didn’t see him feed the young. Shortly after I identified the fledgling cardinals, another mystery bird appeared in the tree, but this one seemed to be on its own. It, too, was brownish in color, with a gray tint, especially in the shadows. But it had lighter plumage and streaks on its underparts. At first I misidentified it as some sort of large sparrow or female finch.
This second mystery bird was able to feed itself, but some of its movements were awkward, resembling those of the cardinal fledglings. I suspected it was a juvenile but was unsure of the species until I caught a glimpse of its silhouette (without the markings to trip me up) against the sunny sky. The shape was undeniably that of a brown-headed cowbird. Which explained the lack of parental supervision. Cowbirds are brood parasites, meaning they lay their eggs in the nests of other
birds, leaving their young to be raised by another species. They usually hatch before their nest mates and mature a step ahead of them. I suspect this one was a foster sibling of the cardinal fledglings, but I can’t be certain. Either way, I’ve enjoyed watching the fledglings of both species grow into juveniles, learning more about identifying young birds and solving a couple mysteries. Who knew empty nest season could be such fun?
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