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Girl Scout Faith Bennett, 14, of Newton Twp., poses for a picture in front of a mural she created at Clarks Summit Elementary School.

Girl Scout paints mural at Clarks Summit Elementary BY CLAYTON OVER STAFF WRITER

CLARKS SUMMIT — In lieu of a window, a vibrant mural inside Clarks Summit Elementary depicts a vibrant woodland scene complete with deer, birds, trees and flowers. The art is the work of Faith Bennett, 14, of Newton Twp., a Girl Scout with Troop 50800, who painted the project to earn her Silver Award, the second-highest honor the organization bestows. In all, Faith spent 80 hours working on the project. “I just wanted to combine a lot of elements from nature into this mural,” Faith said. The idea of a mural originated with Emily Dillon, an emotional support teacher at the school. Dillon’s classroom has no windows. Her students deal with anger and emotional issues, Dillon said. “Out of probably all of the buildings in the classroom, this is one of the groups of students that really needs that outdoorsy feel and the relaxing, calming kind of feel,” Dillon said. Dillon first dressed up the wall with posters before thinking of the mural. While talking with another teacher at the school, she learned about Faith and her artistic ability. Dillon approached Faith’s mother

Denise, who also works at the school, about whether Faith would be interested in the project. Faith decided to make the mural for her Silver Award, which calls for scouts to spend at least 50 hours on something that provides an everlasting benefit to the community. “I thought this would be a perfect idea because the mural really benefits this classroom and this school,” Faith said. Faith went to work and sketched out a plan for the mural and after getting clearance from school officials, started in September. She used a projector to cast an outline of the original drawing on the wall, traced the scene and then started painting whenever she could after school or on weekends. However, wet weather proved problematic in October. Heavy rainfall caused flooding in the school and ruined the work Faith started. She scraped and peeled the paint from the wall, replastered and reprimered it and started over. Faith made some adjustments to the original sketch after the flooding and added a stone walking path running down the middle of the scene. She drew inspiration from outdoor features around the school, such as a purple-flowering tree and a bench,

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Faith Bennett paints a buttery on her mural. Faith said. An open book on the bench symbolizes learning, she said. Other parts of the mural, like red berries on bushes, were added on a more spontaneous basis to add color. Bird nests full of robin eggs and bluebird hatchlings adorn other trees. “I wanted to add as many details as possible so the students could look at it and always try to find something new and inspiring,” Faith said. The students in the classroom certainly took notice, Dillon said. On Monday mornings, they’d eagerly scan the wall for new additions Faith painted over the weekend. While Faith wrapped up the mural

in early June and did a presentation on it to earn her Silver Award, it is still a work in progress of sorts. Faith wanted to add a growing, ongoing element to the mural and decided on having Dillon and her students dip their thumbs in paint and use the prints to make flowers growing on the scene. New students will continue to add thumbprint flowers in the future. “It really is absolutely perfect for our classroom,” Dillon said. “The students love it.” Contact the writer: cover@ timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9100 x5363; @ClaytonOver on Twitter

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He saw the colors Friends, students share memories of the late artist and teacher, Albert Ondush Albert A. Ondush, who died June 2 at the age of 92, was an accomplished artist and enjoyed teaching others to paint. He and his wife Joan Coccodrilli Ondush would have celebrated their 53rd anniversary on Aug. 13. According to his obituary, his interest in art began when he was four years old. “To have known Al Ondush was to have known a true artist,” said Msgr. Joseph Quinn, pastor of Our Lady of the Snows and Church of Saint Benedict. “For his entire life, he selflessly shared his remarkable gifts and talents with his countless students, friends and the community at large. “His was a forever gentle Please see Colors, Page 12

Last minute food preparations. Cleaning. Setting up decorations and table settings. Running to the store for forgotten items. In my family, holidays like Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day often mean parties and cookouts with friends. But sometimes the mornings of these events are more frantic than festive. Perhaps you can relate. Maybe that’s even you right now. Maybe you’re reading the newspaper with your morning coffee at one side and a long to-do list at the other. Or maybe you didn’t have time to plan your shindig in advance, and you went online looking for some last minute hacks to pull it off. If so, here are some simple Fourth of July party ideas to add some flare and help bring your holiday from frantic to festive. Old-fashioned games: If you have yard games (or board games, in case of rain) collecting dust in the garage or a closet, now is the time to bring them out. For our Memorial Day gathering this year, my family set up a croquet course in the backyard, and a friendly competition commenced after lunch. Even guests who didn’t play positioned their lawn chairs to watch the action and cheer. Some other options are horseshoes, badminton, ring toss and ladder ball. Or, if you have sidewalk chalk on hand, draw up some old-fashioned hopscotch and foursquare for the kids (and kids-atheart). Selfie station: Photo booths and selfie stations are popular activities for almost any occasion from birthday parties to weddings. And they aren’t as difficult or time-consuming to set up as one may think. Find a plain wall inside the house or a fence in the yard and hang some red, white and blue streamers on it. Or, drape a plain white sheet over a clothesline. Gather some patriotic props and accessories such as red, white and blue beaded necklaces and sunglasses, American Please see Festive, Page 12

What’s inside Calendar ........................ 2 Contest .......................... 3 Obituaries ....................... 4 Schools .......................... 5 Suburban Life ................. 7 Just For Fun .................... 8 Sports ............................ 9 Celebrations ................. 11

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The late Albert Ondush, left, drew a caricature of Aiden Quinn during Our Lady of the Snows Parish’s Country Bazaar Aug. 4, 2018 at St. Benedict’s Church.

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Ecology Educator Casie Berkhouse will lead a discusJULY 9 sion on the interplay Mysteries and Detecbetween humans and Earth, tives Book Club meeting: followed by a short guided The next meeting of the meditation. Cost is $5 for Mysteries and Detectives adults; free for children. For Book Club will be held Tuesmore information, visit day, July 9, 7-8:30 p.m. at the GatheringPlaceCS.org. Abington Community JULY 17 Library in Clarks Summit. Casino trip: Clarks SumJuly’s selection is “Wicked mit Fire Company J.W. Hall Autumn” by G. M. Malliet. Auxiliary is sponsoring a The author for August is bus trip to Tioga Downs Dashiell Hammett. Casino Wednesday, July 17. JULY 9-13 The bus will depart at 9 Dalton Fire Company a.m. from Clarks Summit Carnival: Tuesday through and return by 7 p.m. The Saturday, July 9-13 at the carcost is $20; includes $30 in nival grounds on Bank free play and a $10 food Street in Dalton. Gates open voucher. For reservations at 6 p.m. each day. Features or more information, call live music, rides and amuse570-586-9656, ext. 4. ments, raffles, food a fireJULY 19 men’s parade (Friday at 7 The Rainforests of Cosp.m.) and more. For more ta Rica: Friday, July 19, information, visit bit. noon at The Gathering Place, ly/2Xj1qeM. 304 S. State St., Clarks SumJULY 12 mit. Join Michael Freidlin Memory Cafe: Friday, and Hayder SantamariaJuly 12, 10 a.m. at The GathRodriguez as they discuss ering Place, 304 S. State St., the flora, fauna, characterisClarks Summit. People with tics and environmental conmemory loss and their carecerns of tropical rainforests, givers are invited to this free with the focus being Costa morning of activities and Rica. Cost is $5. For more socializing. Explore art and information or to register, music, play games, particivisit GatheringPlaceCS.org. pate in chair yoga or just JULY 22 relax. Visit Humming Hill For more information, visLavender Farm: Saturday, it GatheringPlaceCS.org or July 22. Spend a summer call 570-575-0384. afternoon visiting Humming JULY 12-14 Hill and weaving your own The Gathering: Friday lavender wand from freshly through Sunday, July 12-14 at picked plants. Meet at The Keystone College. An annuGathering Place, 304 S. State al, three-day symposium. St., Clarks Summit to car This year’s event is themed pool or drive on your own to “Refugees and Immigrants: the farm in Brooklyn, Who are They and Who am Susquehanna County for the I?” For more information or 1 p.m. class. Registration to register, visit thegatherinrequired by Saturday, July gatkeystone.org or call 57013. Cost is $15. To register, 561-5962. visit GatheringPlaceCS.org. JULY 13 For more information, call Earthing and Guided 570-881-7612. Meditation: Saturday, July JULY 26 13. Rain date is Saturday, The Comm Square Fair: July 20. Meet at The GatherFriday, July 26, 5-8 p.m. at the ing Place, 304 S. State St., Waverly Community House. Clarks Summit at 10 a.m. to Includes a picnic dinner, face walk down to Pocket Park. painting, carnival games, bounce house and live music by The Molly Pitcher Path. Concert starts at 6:30 p.m. JULY 28 Pasta dinner fundraiser: Sunday, July 28, 2-5 p.m. THE VOICE OF at the Clarks Summit Fire Co. banquet hall, 321 Bedford THE ABINGTONS St., Clarks Summit. The Fleetville and Clarks SumA publication of Timesmit fire companies are hostShamrock Community ing this pasta dinner fundNewspaper Group raiser to benefit the Varady 149 Penn Ave family of Benton Township, Scranton, PA 18503 who lost their home and pets Phone: 570-348-9185 Fax: 570-207-3448 in a fire on June 13. The suburbanweekly@ menu includes pasta and timesshamrock.com meatballs, salad, bread, desabingtonsuburban.com sert and beverages. The cost is $10 for adults; Managing Editor $7 for children age 8 and Elizabeth Baumeister younger. 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Registration Photographer begins at 10 a.m. A dinner Emma Black celebration will begin with eblack@timesshamrock.com cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner 570-348-9100, ext. 5447 at 7:30 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Black Tie Staff Writer Stereo. Clayton Over For more info or to regiscover@timesshamrock.com ter, visit conta.cc/2OvkDTO 570-348-9100, ext. 5363 or contact Betsy McGrath Ardizoni at 570-768-6118. Contributors DEC. 1-8 Joshua Arp Teri Lyon Cruise to the Bahamas: Julie Jeffery Manwarren The Abington Senior ComLinda Scott munity Center is sponsoring a cruise to the Bahamas Dec. The Abington Suburban 1-8. Call Adele at 570-586-8996 welcomes all photos and for details. submissions. There is no VACAtion charge for publication, but all photos and submissions run BiBle sChools on a “space available” JULY 8-12 basis. The editor reserves First Presbyterian the right to reject any or all Church VBS: “Athens: submissions. Deadline for submissions is Paul’s Dangerous Journey” is the theme of this year’s by noon the Friday before Vacation Bible School, Monpublication date. day through Friday, July Opinions of independent 8-12, 9 a.m. to noon at the columnists do not necessarily reflect those of the Please see Calendar, Page 12 Abington Suburban staff.

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learn about the solar system

The public is invited to join residents, staff and families at The Pines Senior Living in Clarks Summit for an informative presentation on planets and the solar system on Saturday and Sunday, July 6 and 7, from 1-8 p.m. James Kaub and Rachel Keisling Burke, will present ‘The Mysteries and Wonders of our Solar System, Planets and Beyond.’ Light refreshments will be served.

Keystone to host The Gathering Three-day symposium will feature panel discussion on refugees and immigrants

LA PLUME — For the 13th consecutive year, Keystone College will celebrate “The Gathering” from July 12-14 on campus. The Gathering is an annual three-day symposium on creativity and imagination featuring performances, lectures, discussions and workshops. This year’s event, “Refugees and Immigrants: Who are They and Who am I?” will discuss topics surrounding immigrants and refugees in America. The symposium will examine statistics regarding immigrants’ cultural and economic contributions to the United States, immigrants and crime rates and whether Americans have a responsibility to take in people whose lives have been threatened in their homelands. Speakers include Gail C a r s o n Levine, an award-winning children’s author CArson and poet, leVine who will talk about the expulsion of Jews from Spain in 1492; Ilya Kaminsky, an award-winning poet and immigrant from Russia; and others who have been refugees or immigrants or who work on their behalf.

The event will also take on a distinctly local flavor during the panel discussion, “Welcome Home: How NEPA Helps Refugees from Around the Globe Settle KAminsKy in their New Country” on Sunday, July 14 at 9:15 a.m. in Evans Hall in Hibbard Campus Center. The panel will feature local educators who have organized a group that welcomes refugees and immigrants to the area by helping them get settled, find work and register their children in schools. Panel members include Sonya Sarner, program manager at Catholic Social Services for the Diocese of Scranton; Bonnie Alco, Ph.D., former director of the international studies office at Marywood U n ive r s i t y and linguistics professor at the Pryle University of Scranton; Marilyn Pryle, an English teacher at Abington Heights High School and organizer of an English language learning group for local refugees; and Erin

Keating, Ph.D., chief of leadership development and school operations in the Scranton School District. Carson-Levine is best known for her novel, “Ella Enchanted,” which won a Newbery honor medal in 1998. Other books include the historical novel, “Dave at Night,” and the two nonfiction how-to books, “Writing Magic, Creating Stories that Fly,” and “Writer to Writer, From Think to Ink.” Her latest novel is “Stolen Magic,” the second in the mystery series that began with “A Tale of Two Castles.” Kaminsky was born in Odessa, in the former USSR. He came to America in 1993, when his family was granted asylum by the U.S. government in order to receive treatment for his deafness. His most recent book, “ D e a f Re p u b l i c, ” w a s released earlier this year. He is the author of “Dancing In Odessa,” which won the American Academy of Arts and Letters’ Metcalf Award, Whiting Writers Award, Lannan Fellowship and other honors. Other presenters at The Gathering include Nancy Isen- isenBerG

berg and Chris Boian. Isenberg is the author of “White Trash: The 400 yearold Untold History of Class in Amer ica.” The T. Harry Williams Professor of History at Louisiana State BoiAn

University, she has won The Los Angeles Times book prize, the Oklahoma Book Award for Nonfiction and other awards and citations for her work. Boian is spokesperson and senior communications officer for UNHCR, the United Nations’ refugee agency. Based in Washington, D.C., Boian engages with journalists, policymakers, scholars, companies, non-profits, faith leaders, philanthropists, social media influencers and others interested in an ongoing public conversation about the causes of and solutions for forced displacement of human beings around the world. A former journalist for the International Herald Tribune and Ag ence F rance-Presse, Boian has lectured on international affairs in the United States and abroad. For more information or to register for the event, visit thegatheringatkeystone. org or call 570-561-5962.

A down-to-earth class at The Gathering Place CLARKS SUMMIT — Casie Berkhouse, an ecology educator at Lackawanna College’s Environmental Education Center, will offer an earthing class July 13 at 10 a.m. at The Gathering Place. The rain date is July 20. Earthing is reconnecting with the Earth – removing one’s shoes and feeling the ground, absorbing the energy of the planet. A recent article in the earthing relieves stress and Journal of Environmental chronic pain and helps with and Public Health revealed sleep issues. results from studies that Berkhouse will present an

MARRIAGE LICENSES ■ Zachariah Anthony Kopa and Kaitlin Marianna Caswell, both of Clarks Green. ■ Thomas Anthony Kubus Jr. and Brianne Victoria Liuzzo, both of Scott Twp. ■ Victor Robert Thomas and Carol Ann Ross, both of Clarks Summit. ■ Brian Sage Cresswell, Dalton, and Tierny Quinn Ulmer, Clarks Summit. PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS ■ Ronald W. and Jennifer A. Williams to Frank J. and Jene L. Perna; a property at 8 Fairmont Circle, South Abington Twp., for $590,000. ■ Alexander J. and Carol A. Lupinski, South Abington Twp., to Frank J. and Helen Conslato; a property at 14 Brookfield Circle, Unit 14, South Abington Twp., for $250,000. ■ Bobbi J. Wells to Joseph and Lindsey Duffy; a property at 104 Pequest Drive, Waverly Twp., for $185,000. ■ Gautam C. Thakur, Tuscaloosa, Ala., to Angelica A. and Joshua W. Snyder,

open discussion on the dynamic interplay among humans and the planet. Then, attendees will take a

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Lackawanna County; a property at Lakeside Commons Unit 7, South Abington Twp., for $170,000. ■ Michael J. and Patrice Sinkevich, Dalton, to BP&S Holding Co. Inc., Avoca; a property at 4250 Birney Ave., Moosic, for $625,000. ■ Dennis C. and Donna P. Corrigan to Walter F. and Jessica M. Pawelzik; a property at 332 Shady Lane Road, South Abington Twp., for $175,000. ■ Gravel LLC, Clarks Summit, to Bernadette Yaniga Coco, South Abington Twp.; a property in South Abington Twp. for $30,000. ■ Joseph and Patricia L. Cardoni to William H. and Suzanne J. Lisk; a property at Abbey Drive, South Abington Twp., for $50,000. STATE TAx LIENS ■ Patrick M. Rogan, 136 Rock Ridge Drive, South Abington Twp.; $3,115.30. ■ NEPA Burgers Inc., 25 Autumn Circle, Waverly Twp.; $1,557.63. ■ Colman Sales Co. Inc., P.O. Box 275, Clarks Summit; $2,399.43.

■ Joseph Kanuik, 45 Sam’s Road, Scott Twp.; $11,170.28. ESTATES FILED ■ Donald Bryk, 2352 Newton Ransom Blvd., Clarks Summit, letters of administration to Rebecca Bryk, same address. ■ Kathleen A. Gallagher, also known as Kathleen Gallagher, 334 Knapp Road, Clarks Summit, letters of administration to Maureen Gallagher, 22 Hall Ave., Clarks Green. ■ Eugene J. Pivovarnik, 317

short walk to the pocket park on Depot Street, where they will be invited to connect with nature in a traditional manner. After a shortguided meditation, Casie will send the group into the weekend revitalized. The cost of the class is $5 for adults and free to children attending with an adult. Each participant should bring a portable chair. For more information about the event and how to register, visit GatheringPlaceCS.org and click on “Community Classroom.”

Simrell Road, Clarks Summit, letters testamentary to Gary Pivovarnik, 726 S. Marvine St., Philadelphia. ■ Irving Cader, 135 Oakford Circle, Clarks Summit, letters testamentary to James S. Cader, 717 Glenburn Road, South Abington Twp. ■ Barbara Joyce Negvesky, also known as Barbara Negvesky, 106 Silver Maple Drive, Scott Twp., letters testamentary to James V. Negvesky, 60 Windswept Lane, Honey Brook.

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teer their time in weekly CAP meetings and events and teach STEM to local youth. They are dedicated to helping the young cadets grow into tomorrow’s leaders. Both are leaders of the Scranton Composite Squadron 201. Youth from ages 12-18 are welcome. Civil Air Patrol cadets can experience fly-

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Perfor mance.” Car man received three awards: “Aerospace Education Officer of the Year,” “Commander’s Commendation Award for Outstanding Duty Performance” and “The Exceptional Service Award.” Both CAP leaders play a major role in aerospace education of the Pennsylvania Civil Air Patrol. They volun-

STEM activities are some quests we’ve had fun with so far. A special butterfly activity sheet is new this summer for kids and their families. Color in a picture of a butterfly as you complete the kindness tasks or activities written inside the picture. Tasks such as “hold the door for someone” or “count fireflies at night” are just two of many. As each task is completed, it will result in a beautiful and colorful butterfly. The kids will have time to share their experiences and how fun it was completing the activities and tasks. Our goal this summer is not only to keep kids visiting the library, but to also keep them active, kind and reading. Registration for “A Universe of Stories” Summer Quest will continue through July. Stop in if your family hasn’t already done so.

There will be a special presentation on Tuesday, July 9 at 3:30 p.m. at the library. “Conductor Cody” will present his trainthemed magic show. We know it will be exciting, so don’t miss this free event at the Dalton Community Library. If you’re lucky, maybe Conductor Cody will choose you to assist him in one of his magic tricks. This county-provided program is great for all ages. Please call if there are any questions: 570-563-2014. Throughout the summer months, our regular adult programs will also continue to meet. Mahjong is Monday and Thursday mornings at 10. Bridge is played Tuesday mornings at 10. Newcomers are welcome to both groups. During July, the libraries in Lackawanna County are collecting baby items for the St. Joseph’s Baby pantry including: baby toiletries, cribs and sheets,

diapers up to size 6, towels and washcloths, onesies, and sleepers. Baby food, formula, clothes, car seats and monitors are welcomed, too. They will also accept strollers, play pens, Pack ‘n Plays, bouncer seats, swings and high chairs. All donated items can be taken to any Lackawanna County Library. This month in Dalton is the Dalton Fire Company’s Carnival. This year it will be held from July 9-13. There is always fantastic food, fun rides, parades and plenty of friendly faces. There are so many things to do during July. Keep the kids happy by stopping in the Dalton Community Library to grab some books, enjoy a couple of activities and make a few friends to share some laughs with during our Summer Quest. Jennifer Familetti is the program coordinator at Dalton Community Library. Reach her at jfamiletti@albright.org.

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Read like a municipal arborist

A few weeks ago, I suggested a “green” vacation reading list. Today, let’s look in a different direction and read like a municipal arborist. “Mama had picked the spot for our log house. It nestled at the edge of the foothills in the mouth of a small canyon, and was surrounded by a grove of huge red oaks. Behind our house one could see miles and miles of the mighty Ozarks. In the spring the aromatic scent of wild flowers, redbuds, papaws and dogwoods, drifting on the wind currents, spread over the valley and around our home. “Below our fields, twisting and winding, ran the clear blue waters of the Illinois River. The banks were cool and shady. The rich bottom land near the river was studded with tall sycamores, birches and box elders. “To a ten-year-old country boy it was the most beautiful place in the whole world, and I took advantage of it.” My wife assigned “Where the Red Fern Grows” by Wilson Rawls to our 10-year old

suburban boy for his summer reading, and then she wondered about my middle school education since I had never read it. Following my son, I read the book, but with an arborist’s eye. “I heard the ‘Bam, bam, bam’ of a woodpecker high in the top of a box elder snag. The cry of a kingfisher and the scream of a bluejay blended perfectly with the drumlike beat. A barking red squirrel, glued to the side of a hackberry tree, kept time to the music with the beat of his tail. “Each noise I heard and each sight I saw was very familiar to me but I never grew tired of listening and watching. They were a Godsent gift and I enjoyed them all.” Since I am unaware of a literary discipline called arboricriticism, I’ll have to settle for ecocriticism. Rawls, who published Red Fern just before Rachel Carson unsettled the status quo of the American environmental setting, nevertheless makes an environmental

statement. Before I mention two ironies, let me take the arborist bully pulpit: do your eyes see all these trees and birds, not only as you read the quotations but do you hear, see and smell them in your world? Or, does it take a novel to reveal the potential treasure around you? So clearly Rawls portrayed nature as treasure. But I was confounded by at least two antiquated plot features. First, in his raccoon-hunting, he thinks next-to-nothing of felling an ancient tree to catch a raccoon. Second, the successful climax of the story is reached when his family is able to leave its pastoral life in exchange for an urban one. However, similar to the literary artist, it is the job of a municipal arborist to bring that pastoral beauty over to the urban life. 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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Rotary Club of the Abingtons awards $7,200 to local teachers S. ABINGTON TWP. — The Rotary Club of the Abingtons presented eight Dolbear Awards at a recent meeting. Mark Wyandt, assistant superintendent at Abington Heights High School, introduced the three recipients who were able to attend the meeting. He, along with other district administrators, chose eight recipients this year out of a record 17 applications. Each recipient will receive $900 toward their program/conference. Recipients include: ■ Barbara Moss, a high school science teacher will attend a conference to learn more about changes to the science portion of college boards. ■ J a c k i e H o o k e r, a fourth-grade teacher at Clarks Summit Elementary School will attend a program to learn strategies to effectively engage students

“outside the book.” ■ Jilda Julian, a Clarks Summit Elementary School teacher, will attend the same conference as Hooker. ■ Annette Adair, who teaches high school English, was inspired by attending a conference last year as a prior recipient. She will attend another English conference this year. ■ Jennifer Tarr, a high school teacher, will attend the NCTE National Convention in Baltimore. ■ Katie Lanseidel, a special education teacher, will attend the PA Low Incidence Conference in State College. ■ Casey Beichler, a high school teacher, will attend the PA Low Incidence Conference. ■ Krista Carey, a high school teacher, will attend the Wilson Reading System Conference in New From left: Mark Wyandt, Barbara Moss, Annette Adair, Jackie Hooker and Joe LaCoe. York City.

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Programming contest participants Abington Heights High School students participated in the annual Computer Programming Contest hosted by The University of Scranton’s Computing Sciences Department this spring. During the competition, 15 teams of three students each used their programming language to solve computer-programming problems. From left, first row: Stephan Tserovski, Michael Rodyushkin and Matt Kelleher. Second row: Robert McCloskey, assistant professor of computing sciences; Noah Shields; Tony Frietto; Robby Horvath; Dominick DeSeta; Max Loiacono; Liam Pitchford and Amanda Jones, coach.

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Trout Unllimited recently donated equipment to the Abington Heights Middle School Fishing Club. From left: Mason Sandly, Guin Dadey, Olivia Gerrity, Sylvan Wu, Liv Grunza, Charlie Charlesworth, Jerry Stiastny, Mario Piersimoni and Ethan Horutz. Charlesworth is the immediate past president of the Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited.

Vice president for institutional advancement and strategic initiatives named at Keystone LA PLUME — recently, as dean of Keystone College the School of Profesnamed Frances Lansional Studies. gan, Ed.D. as the new Actively involved vice president for in educational issues institutional and an advocate for advancement and quality education for langan strategic initiatives. practitioners, LanDr. Langan has been gan has been skilled in a faculty member at Key- securing funding and discovstone since 1985 and has been ering revenue streams that affiliated with the college have helped to advance Keysince 1980. She has served as stone and the field of educathe chair of the Division of tion. Social Sciences, the Division Knowledgeable about of Education, and most local, state and national fund-

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Senior center hosts summer cookout BY RICH COX STAFF WRITER

Meyer can attest to the active lifestyle of the center’s memS. ABINGTON TWP. bers. — Nothing says sum“You can see that mer like the sound of a most of the people sizzling grill. here are still very BIANCHI The Abington Senior active,” said Meyer. Community Center “We schedule activiheld its first cookout of ties like the cookout. the season Wednesday, People can also take June 26. The sumdifferent classes or mer shindig included come here and exergrilled hamburgers and cise. There are bus hotdogs, live music and trips to the casino a raffle. and Finger Lakes. MEYER “We’re expecting There is always around 78 people to show,” something to do.” said manager Adele Bianchi The Abington Senior Comthe morning of the event. munity Center is open Mon“This cookout is the first of day through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 three.” p.m. Lunch is served daily at The center, open to people noon. The facility includes a age 55 and older, offers a vastate-of-the-art kitchen, large riety of exercise programs social hall, exercise room and including Forever Young recreational room. exercise class, yoga, tai cha To learn more, visit bit. for beginners, advanced and ly/2Yv92bw. intermediate students and a Contact the writer: rcox@ timesshamrock.com; 570-348walking club. Site Council Treasurer Sue 9100, ext. 3005

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JULIE JEFFERY MANWARREN | SUBURBAN LIFE

Seasoning the Summit CLARKS SUMMIT — At the end of Depot Street, just passed a little free library, a gate opens to a pocket park. Inside, a group of adults with special needs, led by Gwen Harleman, planted and continue to tend a raised garden bed. Under the umbrella of The Deutsch Institute, an agency that provides adaptive community recreation and gives oversight and programming for many different kinds of projects, the group came together to beautify the park. The pocket park was formed in September of 2015 on land donated by the Maria family. Clarks Summit borough officials including former mayor Patty Lawler, Lackawanna County Commissioners, Johnson College architectural drafting and design students, the Clarks Summit Shade Tree Commission, several businesses and volunteers were responsible for its creation. The Deutsch Institute serves Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne, Susquehanna and Wyoming counties to develop and expand resources for persons with special needs. “We connect people,” Harleman shared. “We are a good conduit for people in Northeast Pennsylvania.” Many individuals and organizations came together to facilitate the garden at the pocket park. The raised garden bed was built by Shaun Lambert. Lambert, along with Selena Waters and Victoria Brown continue to plant and tend to the garden. In 2018, the group was organized by The Deutsch Institute’s Verve

Vertu Art Studio. They filled the raised bed with vegetable plants. This year, they planted herbs and ornamentals. “We started the garden last year,” Harleman said. “We are still nurturing it.” The pocket park project allows individuals to participate in a community service project and connect to the earth and each other. “We planted lavender, yarrow, dill and lamb’s ear,” Harleman shared. “We will harvest and dry them at the studio and utilize the herbs and to make decorative wreaths.” In the fall, they plan to learn flower pounding and make dyes from the flowers and plants. Art and nature come together at the pocket park. Harleman is the director of Verve Vertu Art Studio and enjoys combining service opportunities with an art project. The studio’s affiliation with The Gathering Place has provided many opportunities to participate in classes and projects. “We do many projects with The Gathering Place in Clarks Summit. Dori Waters has been so instrumental and wants to make sure everyone has viable opportunities. We want to stress how important community-based projects and initiatives are. That’s why we love partnering with the Gathering place. We love to partner with like-minded organizations,” Harleman said. “It’s been a positive experience for everyone.” Verve Vertu Art Studio is a community-based facility that seeks ways to collaborate with people who want to tap into their creativity. When a project presents itself that mar-

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Gwen Harleman, front left, director of Verve Vertu Art Studio with some of the artists and volunteers she assembled through the Deutsch Institute. Shaun Lambert, Victoria Brown and Selena Waters built and planted a raised garden bed in the Pocket Park on Depot Street in Clarks Summit. ries community service and creativity, it’s a fit for The Deutsch Institute’s Verve Vertu Studio artists. “We want everyone to have a rich experience,” Harleman said. “We try to offer a diverse group of people diverse experiences to enrich their lives.” The Deutsch Institute, which celebrates 30 years in Northeast Pennsylvania this year, works to make a difference through serving. “We go where we need to be and where our services will make a difference,” Harleman said. Community beautification projects make a huge difference. The plants in the garden bed this year were grown in Clarks Summit State Hospital’s green house. Harleman’s

group of artists and hard-working volunteers continue a project started last year when they were asked to partner with the Keystone College Environmental Studies Program. Funded by a grant from the Scranton Area Foundation they added beauty and life to The Finish Shop Pocket Park on Depot Street. “It was a good fit for us,” Harleman said. “We decided to continue it this year. Projects like this one are meant to give viability and involve people in the community. It also shows us that the arts can be so much more. Gardening is an art.” For more information on The Deutsch Institute or Verve Vertu Art Studio, visit deutschinstitute.org.

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Victoria Brown rakes soil in a flower bed at the Pocket Park on Depot Street in Clarks Summit. Brown is part of a group that built and planted herbs and ornamental plants in the raised bed.

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THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2019

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Jake Danna StevenS / Staff PhotograPher

Grayson Craig, 5, of Roaring Brook Twp. and Leah Puttcamp, 6, of Waverly Twp. practice their racing skills at Cedar BMX Park.

Cedar BMX gives young riders a boost BY JARED PALLO Staff WrIter

NEWTON TWP. — Every venture needs a starting point. Cedar BMX is making sure local kids looking to get into competitive riding have one. The volunteer-run, nonprofit organization recently concluded a five-week BMX beginners racing program designed to introduce new riders to the sport through instruction and building a positive mindset. “The program is not just about making a faster rider, it’s about boosting the kids’ confidence,” said Steve Serge, head coach of the program. “That’s something we do too much in youth sports, we set the bar too high.” The five-week course had 44 participants in the program, ages 4-12. The park had to cap registration because it was unsure if it had ample equipment to suit all riders’ needs. “(The turnout) beyond exceeded our expectations,” Serge said of the first class. “I looked at it and said if we get between 15 and 20 kids, that’s a success.” Because of the unexpectedly high turnout, Cedar BMX set up the shortened, less-intensive program for those who were unable to

sign up before the cutoff. The “beginner boot camp” is a four-session program that runs July 8, 10, 15 and 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the track on Red Barn Village Road in Newton Township. Serge has a history in BMX riding, taking up the sport and riding at Cedar BMX in the early 1980s. He dropped the activity after just a few years, though, and returned to Cedar BMX last year. He took his kids shortly after and has been involved ever since. “I went through the entire experience of almost being new to the sport again,” Serge said. At the beginning of each session, Serge speaks to the kids and their parents about previous lessons, the desired positive mindset and upcoming instruction. A trend consistent with many riders, according to their parents, is BMX riding being an activity they stick with. That is the hope of Dan Falkowski of Nanticoke for his 8-year-old daughter Madison and 5-year-old son Cole. “The program gives them the opportunity to learn and get comfortable with the track instead of just signing up and racing on their own,” Falkowski said. “This way they get instruction, get a

feel for it and then make a decision if it’s something they want to continue to do.” That is what Lori Cadwalder is hoping for her 8-year-old son, Aiden. “I believe (Aiden) will carry this on,” Cadwalder said. “He’s very interested in any type of bikes, and he pretty much spends 90 percent of his life on a bike. “Since the first night Aiden practiced here, all he talks about is this track and the racing.” Similarly to how the program seeks to build character, the parents want their kids to use these sessions as benchmarks to meet goals. “We wanted something to get Otto in a more goal-oriented mindset and to be his best person,” said Brad Zielen, Shavertown, of his 8-yearold son. “Otto looks forward to it every week. He looks forward to coming to the track.” Cedar BMX hopes the program’s participants merge in with its weekly racing nights, which many competed in for the first time Thursday. “The ultimate goal is to get the kids from the program to come and start racing,” Serge said. “We want them to be prepared to come here and merge into a race night with no intimidation.” Contact the writer: sports@ timesshamrock.com

Photo CoUrteSy of Steve Serge

Storm damage at Cedar BMX Park in Newton Twp.

Fundraiser aims to cover repairs to BMX park after tornado leaves $10k in damage BY JARED PALLO Staff WrIter

NEWTON TWP. — When a tornado touched down late last month, damage was inevitable. For Cedar BMX, a nonprofit, volunteer-run bike park, the damage was surely done. “You’re not going to believe what this place looks like,” Steve Serge, a park volunteer and coach, said on the phone to track operator Candy Rosencrance when initially assessing the situation. Serge, Rosencrance and other volunteers, many of whom are parents of kids who ride at Cedar BMX, were faced with more than a week of cleanup after winds reaching 90 mph roared through the township. The first two days consist-

ed of tree removal. Volunteers brought equipment of their own, some of which was industrial-grade, to assist. Cedar BMX also received help from neighboring businesses including Red Barn Village, which sustained damage of its own. “We all got here and there was no blueprint or plan,” Serge said. “Everyone just thought, ‘all right, we have to start somewhere.’ ” For more than a week, Cedar BMX was unable to stage race nights due to heavy damage to its starting gate and electrical wiring. Open riding sessions and practices were held once the track was cleared of trees. The park’s small registration building shifted several feet, resulting in electrical wire damage.

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Leah Puttcamp, 6, of Waverly Twp., practices her take off from the starting gate at Cedar BMX Park.

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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: the Diocese of Scranton will host the 10th annual vocations golf Classic on July 8 at Blue ridge trail

A power line extending over the park was downed, cutting power for the concession stand. The shed used to house trophies was tossed on its side, destroying the contents. Another small storage shed that housed lawn and track care equipment was destroyed, and the wooden bleachers were ripped to pieces. Rosencrance estimates the cost of damages at approximately $10,000. Cedar BMX set up a GoFundMe fundraiser to aid the cause. To donate, visit bit.ly/2XfizSv. Donations can also be dropped off or mailed to Cedar BMX, 1812 Red Barn Village Road, Newton, PA, 18940. Or for more information, visit facebook.com/cedarbmx.

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Storm damage at Cedar BMX Park in Newton Twp.

golf Club. registration will be at 11 a.m. with a noon start. Cost is $250 for the captain-and-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. per foursome. additional informa-

tion: Carl Danzig, 570-9417478 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

30 years ago: Greg Sariti had a two-run triple for abington in a 6-4 win over Dunmore in Senior Babe ruth baseball. 20 years ago: Winning pitcher Brian Grady had three hits for abington in a 14-2 win over South Scranton in american Legion baseball. 10 years ago: Dan Pisanchyn had a triple and two homers for abington in a 24-7 win over Dickson City in american Legion baseball.

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Lakeside Wednesday Concerts begin ELIzABETH BAuMEISTEr / STAFF PHOTOS

Up next Paul LaBelle and the Exact Change Band kicked off this summer’s Lakeside Wednesday Concerts on June 26 at Hillside Park. The free series will continue every Wednesday through Aug. 28 from 6-8 p.m. 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

The dance floor under the pavilion at Hillside Park was full for the Paul LaBelle and the Exact Change concert Wednesday, June 26. The show was the first in this year’s free Lakeside Wednesday Concerts series, which runs weekly through Aug. 28.

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Coming up at Abington Community Library

CLARKS SUMMIT — The Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., will host the following activities and events. Stop by the library or call 570-5873440 to register as necessary for classes and events. For a full schedule, visit lclshome.org/ abington.

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Greg Vartan and Megan Cunningham Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Megan Cunningham, to Greg Vartan, both of Summit, New Jersey. The bride-elect is the daughter of William Cunningham, Effort, and Lisa Cunningham, Clarks Summit. She is a graduate of Abington Heights High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in business marketing and corporate communications from Lycoming College. She is the manager of research at Edison Research, Somerville, New Jersey.

The prospective bridegroom is the son of Greg and Deborah Vartan, Summit. He is a graduate of Summit High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and criminal justice from Lycoming College. He is a territory representative at Nobel Biocare and a member of Common Council in the City of Summit. The couple met in college during their tenure as president and vice president of the Student Senate. The wedding is set for Aug. 3 at 2 p.m. in Clarke Chapel, Lycoming College.

tial oil hype all about? What are essential oils? Essential oils are the highly concentrated version of the natural oils in plants. Learn how and when to use your oils in this intro to essential oils class. Tuesday, July 9, 7-8:30 p.m. Mystery Book Club: “Wicked Autumn: A Max Tudor Novel.” All ages Wednesday, July 10, Thursday, July 4 6-6:30 p.m. The library is closed Literary New England for Independence Day. information session: Saturday, July 13, 11 Learn about an upcoma.m. to 1 p.m. ing bus trip the library Pet Adoption Day: is taking in 2020 to literGriffin Pond Animal ary New England. Get Shelter staff will be on information about the hand with a few of their destinations, time frame furry friends to discuss and costs of this trip. the adoption process Thursday. July 11, and answer any ques3:30-5:30 p.m. tions you have. No regisLibby App instructration required. tion: Learn how to Thursday, July 18, download e-books and 6-8:30 p.m. e-audiobooks from the Insulin Support library with the Libby Group: Are you using or App. If possible, downthinking of using an load the Libby App on insulin pump to manage your device before the your diabetes? Talk with program. diabetics who know. Thursday, June 11, Join insulin pump users 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. with/without a sensor Craft and Chat: Bring in a group setting to your project to work on. share and talk about No registration your experiences. The required. group is open to chilTuesday, July 16, 11 dren, parents and senior a.m. to 12 p.m. Do you citizens who are presneed help in computer ently using a pump or basics, email, iPad/ are considering it. iPhone, Kindle/Nook, No registration Facebook, Skype, Facerequired. time, basics of the Microsoft Suites (2007), Adults or something else? Stop Friday, July 5, 6-8 by and schedule a onep.m. on-one meeting session Papercrafting: Tips, today. Tools, and Techniques Tuesday, July 16, with Maria Pappa: Join 7-8:30 p.m. in this session to create Civil War Round a magnolia-themed Table: A group dedicathome decor piece. Mateed to discussing the Civrials cost: $16, paid to il War and related topthe instructor the day of ics. the class. Wednesday, July 17, Monday, July 8, 6-7 p.m. 1-4:30 p.m. Technology SchedulElder Law Clinic: ing Session: Do you need Sponsored by Lackawahelp in computer basics, nna Pro Bono. email, iPad/iPhone, Tuesday, July 9, Kindle/Nook, Facebook, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Skype, Facetime, basics Intro To Essential of the Microsoft Suites Oils: What is the essen-

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Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davis Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davis Jr., Clarks Summit, recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. They were married June 18, 1994, in St. Patrick’s Church by the Most Rev. John M. Dougherty, D.D., V.G, and the Rev. Dominic Totaro, S.J. They were attended by Tammie Green Harris; Lynn Armbruster Guzek; Jennifer and Jessica Mayer; Beth Barone Lepold; Mary Beth Davis Cleveland, sister of the bridegroom; Sabrina Davis, niece and goddaughter of the bridegroom; Michael Matthews; Thomas Ciccotti; Robert Santoski; Kevin Cummings; Mark Eggerstorfer, brother of the bride; and Brendan Yarmas

and Richard Myers, both cousins of the bride. Mrs. Davis is the former Lisa Eggerstorfer, daughter of Howard and Linda Eggerstorfer, Clarks Summit. She is a bookkeeper for the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, Clarks Summit. Mr. Davis is the son of the late Thomas Sr. and Mary Davis. He is vice president of construction services for Urban Engineers, Philadelphia. The couple has two children, Kaitlyn and Kristen. They planned to mark the occasion with a party at the Montdale Country Club hosted by their daughters. A cruise is planned for later this summer.

(2007), or something else? Stop by and schedule a one-on-one meeting session. Wednesday, July 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m. University Of Pittsburgh Research: Monitoring Algae in the Community: Susan Wright, an undergraduate researcher in Dr. Sarah Ruffell’s lab at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, will discuss Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). These blooms are a growing environmental problem that can have significant effects on public health. The presentation will review the basics of algae, how HABs form, and potential public health concerns. She will also discuss current research, and how public libraries are contributing to this research. Thursday, July 18, 6-8 p.m. Papercrafting with Maria Pappa: Theme: Summer Garden. Materials Cost: $12, paid to the instructor the day of the class. Friday, July 19, 6-7:30 p.m. African Wildlife Adventures: Join Sharon Templin, a wildlife/ nature photographer, as she presents her photography and anecdotal stories from her numerous safari trips with Africa Through Your Lens Safaris. Come learn about worldwide conservation as Templin shares about the natural beauty, incredible wildlife, and cultural diversity of the African continent.

Teens Friday, July 12, 3:304:30 p.m. Messy Science for Teens: Reactions & Explosions: Dress to get messy. Join in science experiments involving reactions and explosions. The group will meet in the grass outside the children’s library, weather permitting, or in the Ryon Community Room. For grades 5-12. Monday, July 15, 1-3 p.m. Sushi 101: Learn the history of sushi and how to make and eat it with Chef Paul from Wegmans. For grades 5-12. Tuesday, July 16, 4-5 p.m. JBOB review session: Review “The Doughnut Fix” by Jessie Janowitz. Snacks provided. Grades 4-6. Friday, July 19, 3:304:30 p.m. Messy Science for Teens: Slime: Dress to get messy. Join us for science experiments involving slime and goo. The group will meet in the grass outside the children’s library, weather permitting, or in the Ryon Community Room. For grades 5-12.

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Joseph Peter Kertsmar and Rebecca Thieroff Sproul Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Rebecca Thieroff Sproul to Joseph Peter Kertsmar, both of Bethlehem. The bride-elect is the daughter of Joseph III and Karen Sproul, South Abington Twp. She is a graduate of Abington Heights High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Lehigh University. She is a chemical engineer at Evonik,

Trexlertown. The prospective bridegroom is the son of James and Marie Kertsmar, Lehigh Valley. He is a graduate of Northampton High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Lehigh University. He is a civil engineer at Langan Engineering, Bethlehem. The couple met in college. A summer wedding in Church of the Good Shepherd is planned.

Storytimes for Children (multiple dates) ■ Baby (ages 0-2): Fridays, July 12, 19 and 26 at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. ■ Toddler (ages 2-3): Wednesdays, July 10, 17 and 24 at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. ■ Preschool (ages 3-5): Tuesdays July 9, 16 and 23 at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, 16 and 23, from 2:30-3:30 p.m. each day American Sign Language class: Come and learn some American Sign Language during this three-week session. Register only if you are able to commit to all three sesions, as space

is limited to 15 students. Facilitated by teachers from The Scranton School for Deaf & Hardof-Hearing Children. For students in kindergarten through fourth grade. Tuesday, July 9, 4-5 p.m. JBOB review session: Review “El Deafo” by Cece Bell. Snacks provided. For grades 4-6. Wednesday, July 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Conductor Cody magic show: It’s all aboard for Conductor Cody’s magical railway adventure. While on board, Cody’s train-themed magic routines will give children a chance to be the star of the show through his many audience-participation routines. Children will also learn the science behind how steam engines operate, fun facts about the history of American (and Pennsylvania’s in particular) railroading, and how to stay safe near railroad tracks. For more information, visit conductorcody. com. Thursday, July 11, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Pre-k Sing-A-Long Join in singing your favorite storytime songs plus songs about space. For ages 2-7. Thursdays, July 11-Aug. 22, 5-6 p.m. Ukulele Club: Kids, bring your ukulele and jam with friends at the library. No formal instruction will be provided; Participants will casually learn and play together. Sponsored by the Teen Leadership Committee. Please register. This group will meet on July 11, July 25, Aug. 8 and Aug. 22. Sign up for the dates you can make it to. For grades 3-6. Tuesday, July 16, 4-5 p.m. JBOB Review Session: Review “The Doughnut Fix” by Jessie Janowitz. Snacks provided. For grades 4-6. Tuesday, July 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Crafters’ Club: All materials will be provided. Come and craft with friends. Sponsored by the Teen Leadership Committee. For grades 3-5. Wednesday, July 17, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Messy Science For Kids: Reactions & Explosions: Dress to get messy. Join us for science experiments involving reactions and explosions. The group will meet in the grass outside the children’s library, weather permitting, or in the Ryon Community Room. For students in kindergarten through fourth grade. Wednesday, July 17, 6-7 p.m. Read to Dogs: Drop by during this hour to get some reading practice in with certified therapy dogs. Make a new friend and discover a new book. No registration required. For students in kindergarten through fourth grade. Thursday, July 18, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Dino Dig: Join field paleontologists Mike and Roberta Straka for the chance to dig for dino bones. Before the dig, enjoy a 30-minute interactive fossil talk and learn about amazing discoveries. After you dig for and identify the bones, check out the expanded fossil museum. Limited to 50 children. For students in kindergarten through fourth grade.

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THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2019

Colors: Remembering Al Ondush

FROM PAGE 1 patriotic air when pinned flags, bandanas and to a blue tablecloth. Uncle Sam hats, and voila! refreshments You have a selfie station. Another Christmas decorations hack: Use a star-shaped Bandanas: Looking for cookie cutter to cut Jellan extra touch to tie O, watermelon, cheese, everything together? Send finger sandwiches, someone out on a brownies and, of course, Walmart run to purchase cookies. If you want to a pile of red, white and get extra creative, use a blue bandannas, if you bell-shaped cookie cutter don’t already have some on these same foods and on hand. You might be add a crack to make the surprised at their variety Liberty Bell. of uses. (Just check PinThink red, white and terest.) You can use them blue: use red, white and as napkins, placemats, blue Jell-O to make firetable runners (if you have cracker Jell-O shots. Pretime to sew a few of them pare drinks of those colors. together), party favor Use food coloring to make bags and more. Or, cut red and blue Rice Krispies them into strips and treats. Set out a tray of loosely tie them to a long blueberries and strawberpiece of string to make a ries or raspberries. garland. In the end, even without Repurpose Christmas any of the above patriotic items: Don’t have any frills, a simple homemade Fourth of July decorameal or cookout with your tions? You may be able to loved ones is more than use some of your Christenough to celebrate the mas decorations without Fourth of July. anyone knowing the difAfter all, what’s more ference. For example, red American than the combiand white stripes signify nation of family, friends peppermint candy in and food? December, but in July, Contact the writer: they represent the Ameri- ebaumeister@timesshamrock. com; 570-348-9100, ext. can flag. And a big red Christmas bow takes on a 3492

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spirit with a clear eye that always saw hope and goodness in everything he ever painted. His extraordinary works have genuinely touched the hearts of all fortunate enough to see them.” Ondush’s paintings of Our Lady of the Snows and the Church of Saint Benedict are part of the Ondush Gallery in Our Lady of the Snows Gathering room. “I first met Al Ondush at Our Lady of the Snows Church when I was the assistant pastor there from 1994 to 1997,” said Father Bob Simon, pastor, Saint Catherine’s in Moscow. “We began to speak often about art. I appreciated his great skill as a painter and his tremendous knowledge connecting art and artists. “I told him about a local icon paint workshop and he went with me for a week. We painted that week in acrylic, and a desire to learn more about sacred iconography was awakened in both of us. “I found out about a Russian iconographer in Whitney Point, N.Y., who

dent, Martha McAndrew. “I was interested in painting because other family members were artists. He was very encouraging and humble.” “My four children all had him (as a teacher) in high school,” said former student Estelle Kelly. “I found out he was teaching a class here and I called and asked if I could come. “He suggested ways ... Beloved teacher you could change your “I took a class from him pictures. He liked to sing at Old Forge High School and knew all the words in watercolor for a year,” to the old songs. He was said Sharon McArdle, a a kind, gentle, wonderful former student who now person.” teaches painting to various “He’d come to the seage groups at the Abington nior center once a week Community Library. “He to teach watercolor paintwas a role model. He’d ing,” said another former find something in your student Nancy Connolly. work that was always posi- “He was soft and gentle in tive and he was always a his remarks and did not gentleman. criticize.” “He liked to play clas“Al was a true artist,” sical music while paintsaid Simon. “While driving.” ing to Whitney Point, he’d He also taught waterpoint to the mountain on color painting at the either side of Interstate 81 Abington Senior Center and explain, ‘So many peoon Winola Road for many ple only see green when years. they look at those trees. “I took private lessons Notice the many purples, from him at his home blues and yellows.’ after I retired for eight “Each day with Al was a years,” said former stugift. He and I savored those

taught how to paint in egg tempera. Al and I began spending a day each week for about 10 years with Vladislav Andrejev. We’d work on average about six hours each day, and each icon would take months to complete. Those days in the icon studio allowed us to explore together pre-renaissance painting materials.”

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First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit, 300 School St. For more information, visit fpccs.org or call 570-5866306. Lake Winola United Methodist Church VBS: “Mars and Beyond” is the theme of this year’s Vacation Bible School, Monday through Friday, July 8-12, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lake Winola United Methodist Church, 326 Maple Drive, Lake Winola. For more information, find the church on Facebook or call 570-378-2806. Countryside Community Church VBS: “Roar! Life is Wild, God is Good” is the theme of this year’s Vaca-

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tion Bible School, Monday through Friday, July 8-12, 5:30-8 p.m. at Countryside Community Church, 14011 Orchard Drive, Newton Township. For more information, visit countrysidechurch.org or call 570-5873206. 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 Highway, Clarks Summit. For more information, visit clarkssummitumc.com or call 570-587-2571.

JULY 22-26 Clarks Green United Methodist Church VBS: “Rollin’ River Rampage” is the theme of this year’s Vacation Bible School, Monday through Friday, July 22-26 at Clarks Green United Methodist Church, 119 Glenburn Road, Clarks Green. All children ages pre-school through fifth grade are invited. For pre-event registration, visit bit.ly/2Yj2891 or for more info, visit clarksgreenumc.org or call 570-586-8946.

ed every Wednesday through August, 6-8 p.m. at Hillside Park. The remaining 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 onGoinG/ Hillside Park Facebook page. reMinders Abington Heights Class of 1969 reunion: The comLakeside Wednesday mittee is seeking contact Concerts series: Free, outdoor concerts will be present- information including tele-

phone, 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. Community garden volunteers sought: This season’s Waverly Community Garden continues to share fresh produce with local food pantries and other programs. Anyone interested in volunteering to help with the garden can sign up on the its Facebook page at bit. ly/2KzuhBi. State Rep. Outreach: A staff member from state Rep. Marty Flynn’s office will provide outreach assistance

A lifetime of art The following information was obtained from Albert Ondush’s obituary: ■ He taught art for 40 years at Abington Heights School District and was an adjunct faculty member at The University of Scranton, Marywood University and Penn State Scranton. ■ During his career, he met the famous artist Jamie Wyeth as well as international artists Chen Chi, Eric Sloane, Tony Randall, Tony Bennett, Helen Van Wyk, Edgar Whitney, William J. Schultz, Charles Movalli, John Howard Sanden and Valfred Thelin. He also studied with Ranulph Bye of the Wyoming Valley Art League in Wilkes-Barre. ■ He was a member of the Portrait Society of America, the American Impressionists Society and the Artists Fellowship Inc. ■ He was an advocate of plein air painting and working from life, landscapes, florals and still life. ■ He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Korean War.

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