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Savoring summer

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Diana Lombardi, owner and instructor at Abington Art Studio, guides 13-year-old Morgan Yoniski in using chalk pastels as an art medium.

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Abington Art Studio, The Gathering Place collaborate CLARKS SUMMIT — Diana Lombardi has made it her life’s work to teach children how to translate the world around them using a variety of different mediums. Now she partners with others in the community to exhibit art in hopes that exposure will raise awareness and inspire others to value art.

Furloughed from teaching art at a neighboring school district in 2011, Lombardi opened a small art studio space on Colburn Avenue in 2012. Less than a year later, Abington Art Studio outgrew the space and moved to its current location at 208 Depot St. Lombardi runs the fullservice art studio that offers classes in pottery and other art forms. Pottery classes include hand building, wheel throwing and glazing as well as sculpture and design. Other art classes offered include drawing and painting using a variety of mediums.

“Students create their own instruction,” Lombardi said.

“We have small group instruction, but it’s student-led. Each

student focuses on what they want to work on. It’s beautiful from a teaching perspective.

So often students dislike art because they are forced to do what the teacher tells them. Because I knew that as a teacher, I shifted how I teach here in the studio and gave students here more freedom. They get individualized instruction, but they learn what they are interested in and we take it where they want to go.”

Lombardi returned to teaching in the classroom in 2016, but had grown such a love for her studio and students that she kept the studio opened and hired additional staff.

“It’s what I love to do,” she said. “It gives me creative freedom, and I can pass that on to my students.”

“We’re constantly trying to validate art and show people the value in what we do. I believe art teaches students to think more creatively and critically than any other subject.

We need to value art as a society. It teaches us to interpret the world around us. It teaches

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These indigenous leaf tiles were a result of the colloboration between Abington Art Studio and the Gathering Place in Clarks Summit. critical thinking in students and promotes higher level thinking.”

Lombardi shared that she hires qualified art-trained educators. She is thrilled to have Mark Chuck on staff, who is an accomplished ceramic

sculptor. Lombardi teaches art classes along with other trained teachers. One of those is Maria Veniamin, who started as a student at Abington Art Studio seven years ago.

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lINDa SCott | IN THE ABINGTONS

Kicking together

CLARKS SUMMIT — Local kickball enthusiasts are invited to assemble teams to play in the inaugural Don’t Stop Ballieving Kickball Tournament Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, 1310 Morgan Highway.

Organizers plan to make the tournament an annual event.

Teams can consist of 8-10 players. Players must be 8-15 years old with only three players between the ages of 13 and 15 and three between 10 and 12 years old per team.

The event is coed and the cost is $100 per team. Players must sign a waiver prior to playing. The first place team receives a trophy.

“We decided to have a kickball tournament because we thought it was a creative way to bring the community and church together as well as help raise money for

church needs,” said event organizer, Fred Hawkins. “Candace McColligan and I came up with the idea and are organizing the tournament along with our church family in hopes of creating a fun and successful fundraising event.”

Food and drinks will be available for purchase from the church.

“We believe this event is important to not only raise money for needs of the church, but to grow as a church family,” said Hawkins. “It is to gather as a community and to promote some friendly competition, too. Come one and come all. ... Who will claim the first annual kickball tournament bragging rights?”

Money raised will be used for church projects and needs.

For more information, call Fred Hawkins at 570-862-0755 or Candace McColligan at 570-351-2883.

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the format/rules: ■ Double elimination.

■ Baseball rules with some modifications.

■ Five innings or 60 minutes (whatever comes first) in a complete game.

■ Extra innings played if game is tied or at the end of five innings must establish a winner.

■ Home team is determined by coin flip.

■ All players play the field every inning.

■ Continuous kicking order, all kick (must be estab-

Summer proves true the idiom, “time flies when you’re having fun.”

Wasn’t it just a couple weeks ago that I dug out my tank tops and flip flops and tucked my winter coat and snow boots into the dark recess of my closet?

But no.

It’s already mid-August.

What happened to June and July?

I started the season with a mile-long bucket list of things to do, the surface of which I’ve barely scratched.

Now, all of a sudden, people all around me are backto-school shopping, getting ready to close their pools and making plans for Thanksgiving. But all I can think about is making the most of what precious bits of summer remain.

The season seemed longer when I was a kid – until the first day of school came around. But by then I was ready to go back. Ready for fall.

Now, I just want to savor summer.

Here’s my list of 10 things to do before the season’s demise, most of them reminiscent of childhood. For 10 more, see our special publication, “Fun in the sun: Top 10 things to do before school starts,” included in today’s paper.

1. Camp out.

One doesn’t have to go camping to camp out. Summertime for me as a kid meant pitching a tent in my back yard.

Sometimes I slept in it overnight.

Most of the time I got scared after 10 minutes and ran into house calling for Mom. Other times, my brother, Eddie and I “camped out” on our living room floor. We pumped up our air mattresses, Mom popped a big bowl of popcorn and we slid our copy of “The Fox and the Hound,” into our VHS player before falling asleep.

2. Roast marshmallows.

If you don’t have a fire pit or anywhere to build a campfire, a grill will work just as well. Don’t forget the graham crackers and Hershey’s bars.

3. Take a walk or ride a bike.

This was practically all I did during the summer as a kid. One of the neighbors used to tell me I was going to wear a rut into our dirt road from walking/riding up and down it so much.

I probably did.

4. Go stargazing.

Those who live in areas where the stars are visible

lished order prior to start of game).

■ Kicking out of order is an out.

■ No walks.

■ Three strikes (attempt to kick and miss) is an out.

■ Outs recorded by force, tag or hit by ball.

■ No head shots; if runner is hit in the head, runner is safe and is granted an additional base.

■ Umpire makes the call and has final say; no arguing.

What’s inside Calendar ........................ 2 Contest .......................... 3 Schools ...................... 3, 4 Local governments .......... 5 Green Scene ................... 6 Just For Fun .................... 8 Sports ............................ 9 Churches ...................... 10

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more information, contact Flynn’s office AUG. 16 - SEPT. 10 at 570-342-4348.

Abington Art Studio AUG. 24 exhibit: The work of Step Into the Abington Art Studio stuLight: Saturday, Aug. dents is the focus of a 24, 6 p.m. at Clarks gallery exhibit running Green Assembly of from Aug. 16 to Sept. 10 God, 204 S. Abington at The Gathering Place, Road. Suicide, addic304 S. State St., Clarks tion and mental illness Summit. A gallery openwill be discussed in ing Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m. this free event. Mike will be followed by open Gillern will share the gallery hours Tuesdays personal story of the through Fridays, noon loss of his son, Jake to 4 p.m. for the remainGillern, and what susder of the exhibit. tains him through this For more information, fresh experience. visit gatheringplacecs.

Refreshments will folorg. low. For more informaAUG. 20 tion, call Mike at 570Bus Trip to Glim677-4039 or Pastor Dan merglass Opera: The Miller at 570-586-8286. second of two bus trips AUG. 31 to Glimmerglass Opera Musical entertainin Cooperstown, New ment at the VFW: York will take place Saturday, Aug. 31, 8 Tuesday, Aug. 20, featurp.m. at Abington ing “Showboat.” The Memorial VFW Post trips are sponsored by 7069. FullCircle will Jean and Gene Starke. play feel good favorites Fee of $95 will include of the 1950s-’80s. bus transportation, SEPT. 7 lunch, opera tickets and Inaugural Fleeta meeting with the ville Fall Fair: Saturshow’s artistic director. day, Sept. 7, 9 a.m. to 4 For more information, p.m. at the Fleetville call 570-881-7612, visit Volunteer Fire Compagatheringplacecs.org or ny of Benton Twp. staemail Sean at tion and grounds, 58 ssansevere@glimmerFirehouse Lane. Feaglass.org to make resertures a variety of venvations. dors. Funds raised will AUG. 23 go toward a new tankState Rep. Marty er. Also includes Flynn’s 7th annual games for the kids and Senior Fair: Older resiopportunities to get up dents living in Scranton, close and personal South Abington Townwith the firefighters ship and Clarks Green and apparatus, a farm are invited to this free animal petting pen, pet senior fair Friday, Aug. rescue and agility 23, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at demonstration, AmeriScranton High School, can flag retirement 63 Munchak Way. There ceremony, balloon artwill be a variety of ist and face painting county, state and federal and more. Smoke vendors, health screendetectors available ings, light fare and while supplies last. refreshments, door prizFor updates and more es and more. No RSVP is information, follow necessary to attend. For the Facebook event page at bit.ly/2ZojF00 or visit fleetvillefireco. com/fall-fair.

Our Lady of the Abingtons Fall Festival: The Church of Our THE VOICE OF Lady of the Abingtons, 207 Seminary Road, THE ABINGTONS Dalton, will host it’s annual Fall Festival A publication of TimesSaturday, Sept. 7, from Shamrock Community 5 -11 p.m., featuring a Newspaper Group pork barbecue, and 149 Penn Ave Sunday, Sept. 8, from Scranton, PA 18503 noon to 6 p.m., featurPhone: 570-348-9185 ing a chicken barbecue.

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Dalton singer to perform SCRANTON — Baritone, Matthew Merolla of Dalton will perform in a recital of classical singing, Friday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m at Saint Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1000 Taylor Ave. A few of his favorites which he will sing include excerpts from Handel’s “Messiah” and two famous Italian folk songs: “Torna a Surriento,” and “O Sole Mio.” Refreshments will be served.

Admission is free; donations are accepted to help further Merolla’s career as he travels to Europe for his studies.

Merolla, a Lackawanna Trail High School alum, is a sophomore vocal performance major at Mansfield University and has been studying classical music for the past two years. Last year, he performed in Mansfield Opera Theater’s production of Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte,” and this year he will play the role of Guglielmo in Mozart’s “Opera Buffa, Cosi Fan Tutte.”

As a member of Mansfield’s Concert Choir, Chamber Singers and Vocal Jazz group, he fills his schedule with the thing he loves most.

Merolla has a passion for singing and takes every SUBMITTED PHOTO opportunity to improve and share his talent with those Matthew Merolla of Dalton will perform in a recital Friday, Aug. 23 at Saint Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Scranton. around him.

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The Scranton Plan, an affiliate of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, recently held its annual Summer Festival at the Country Club of Scranton in Clarks Summit. The event is an economic development marketing initiative targeting site selection consultants, real estate professionals and corporate expansion and relocation executives. The festival’s goal is to introduce the quality of life and business opportunities available in the area.

From left: Marianne Gilmartin, Scranton Plan co-chair; Bob Durkin, president, The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce; Jeff St. Thomas, McBride Corporate Real Estate; Dave Beal, Hart Corporation; Mike Hozella, QEI Construction Group; Pete Danchak, Scranton Plan co-chair; and Amy Luyster, vice president, The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce.

Court notes PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS ■ Krystyn Kitto, administrator of the estate of John Franklin McIntyre, also known as John F. McIntyre III, John McIntyre, M.D., Belle Mead, N.J., to Brad T. Evans, Clarks Summit; a property in South Abington Twp. for $202,500.

■ Thomas and Maureen Hirschler to James and Julie Roberts; a property at 5 Reynolds Road, Benton Twp., for $195,000.

■ Patrick J. McLaine, Robert P. Naegle, David P. Lopatka and Patrick McLaine, trading as Orchard Creek and/or Orchard Creek Partners, Clarks Summit, to Scott and Maureen Spatt, Clarks Green; a property in Olyphant for $31,000.

■ Michael B. Devaney and Mallory L. Jones, now by marriage Mallory Devaney, Clarks Summit, to Richard and Gina Arcuri, South Abington Twp.; a property at 209 Woodlawn Ave., Clarks Summit, for $177,000.

■ Charles R. Perugino, Drums, to Thomas J. Hashem Jr., Dalton; a property at 301-303 S. Irving Ave., Scranton, for $89,500.

■ Vincent and Michelle WilkesCarilli, Fredericksburg, Va., to Gary Adam and Sarah Ann Beppler, Dickson City; a property at 14 Susan Drive, Scott Twp., for $396,000.

■ Kelly J. Baldoni, South Abington Twp., to Robert and Denise Kern, South Abington Twp.; a property at Wyndham Road, Unit 127, South Abington Twp., for $353,000.

■ Melette Moffat, executrix of the estate of Charles H. Moffat, Glenburn Twp., to John M. and Cecilia Larios Carr, Glenburn Twp.; a property in Glenburn Twp. for $325,000.

■ Boston Land Co. Inc., South Abington Twp., to George and Sharon Kopp, Lackawanna County; a property at 64

Wyndham Road, South Abington Twp., for $345,000.

■ Gerald and Debbie Prazych, South Abington Twp., to Gale and Adam Lewandowski, New York; a property at 203 Fawn Hill Road, South Abington Twp., for $210,000.

■ Boston Land Co. Inc., South Abington Twp., to Eugene and Diane Arthur, South Abington Twp.; a property at 66 Wyndham Road, South Abington Twp., for $345,000.

■ Erick and Tatyana Goldberg to John J. III and Amber L. Sobuto; a property at 33 Birch Hill Drive, Waverly Twp., for $650,000.

■ Jung Jang and Denise Hwan to Gary R. and Jennifer S. Davis; a property in Clarks Summit for $135,000.

■ Country Club of Scranton, a Pa. nonprofit corporation, South Abington Twp., to R.D. Noto & Son Construction Inc., Waverly Twp.; a property on Country Club Road, Newton Twp., for $115,000.

ESTATES FILED ■ Carmella V. Williams, also known as Carmella Williams, 100 Linden St. 414, Clarks Summit, letters testamentary to Gifford Williams, 3 Lackawanna St., Nicholson.

■ Frank B. Kresge, 1002 Griggs St., Clarks Summit, letters testamentary to Karen R. Fuller, 1164 Old Trail Road, Clarks Summit.

■ Stephen F. Yerka, 1241 Fairview Road, South Abington Twp., letters testamentary to Josephine Supinski, same address.

■ Jeanette Brown, 107 Upper Knapp Road, Clarks Summit, letters testamentary to Susan Keisling, 1532 Summit Lake Road, Clarks Summit.

DIVORCES SOUGHT ■ Tina Young, Clarks Summit, v. Stephen L. Young, Clarks Summit; married Aug. 7, 1999, in Clarks Summit; Nina M.

DeCosmo, attorney.

■ April Krehel, Clarks Summit, v. Paul Krehel, Clarks Summit; married Aug. 4, 2006, in Clarks Green; David J. Ratchford, attorney.

■ Megan Rain Teetsel, Clarks Summit, v. Gary Douglas Loke Jr., Susquehanna; Oct. 20, in Nicholson; pro se.

ARDS The following was admitted to the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program for driving under the influence: ■ Anthony John Grasso, 60, 300 Crane St., Scranton, stopped Oct. 30 by South Abington Twp. police.

The following defendant was admitted to the ARD program

for other crimes: ■ Scott Dickman, 49, 208 W. Main St., P.O. Box 392, Dalton, arrested Jan. 3 by South Abington Twp. police for possession of marijuana and use/possession of drug paraphernalia.

MARRIAGE LICENSES ■ Kevin David Langan and Gianna Kent Scarpelli, both of South Abington Twp. ■ Kristiane Viola and Logan Clauss-Walton, both of Scott Twp. ■ Eric Marc Spatt and Yvette Michelle Friedman, both of South Abington Twp. ■ Shane David Fabiani and Cassandra Denise Cota, both of Dalton.

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Local student earns bank scholarship SuBmITTEd PhoTo

Emilee Barrett of Clarks Summit is a participant in NBT Bank’s Summer Employment Program. She was awarded the scholarship at NBT’s annual Student Career Day held July 24 at NBT headquarters in Norwich, New York. Barrett, pictured with NBT Bank President and Chief Executive Officer John H. Watt, Jr., received a $1,500 scholarship. She is a graduate of Abington Heights High School and is pursuing a degree in marketing at the University of Scranton. Eligibility for the scholarship awards is based on several factors, including job performance and the completion of at least one year of summer employment with NBT Bank.

Local teen raises funds for youth shelter SuBmITTEd PhoTo

Nina Sampogne, Miss Comet 2019/2020 organized the first Feature’s Forward March. Featured performers from the area came together on July 31 at the NEPA Youth Shelter in Scranton. They brought donations from the shelter’s wish list and spent the afternoon cleaning and organizing the facility. From left: Natalie Buchinski, Miss Spartan; Nina Sampogne, Miss Comet; Mariana Leo, Miss Buck and Amanda Merrick-Tompkins, Miss Viking.

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Six students in Dr. Joseph Cice’s Introduction to Adlerian Psychology class at Lackawanna College traveled to Sibiu, Romania this July for a two-week study abroad learning experience. Students attended courses at the annual international Rudolf Dreikurs Summer Institute sponsored by the International Committee of Adlerian Summer Schools and Institutes (ICASSI). From left: Patricia Slattery of Lake Ariel, criminal justice major; Ariel Hoherchak of Waymart, human services major; Jarret Rinkunas of Clarks Summit, Lackawanna College student life programming coordinator and Class of 2018 pre-allied health graduate; Nicole Turner of Scranton, criminal justice major; Eleanor Mikelatis of Factoryville, professional studies major; Cice; Thomas Sheehan of Eynon, Lackawanna Collge public safety officer.

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Abington Heights High School honor roll S. ABINGTON TWP. — Abington Heights High School Principal Andrew Snyder announced the fourth quarter honor roll of the 2018-19 school year as follows.

Ninth grade

Howard J. Acla Christopher A. Albright Isabella Allen Caleb R. Arbuckle Margaret Armstrong Rida Ashraf Anabella A. Begley Julia Bereznak Cameryn Berry Jamison C. Bessoir Quentin A. Birch Tyler Bowen Hudson Brown Isaac Caminero Cole Caprari Norah M. Carey Alina Chopko Chris Clauss Connor M. Clearwater Colleen V. Cole Samantha M. Conover Chloe Conway Tawni L. Coronel Colin Cremard Gracy Crisostomo Aidan Crum Mason R. Cuff Griffin P. Curtin Paul T. Cutrufello Karen M. Daly Allison M. Dammer Xander Davis Nicholas P. Deremer Kyla M. Dixon Danylo Dmytryshyn Steven Dong Julie C. Dzikowski Claire Evans Alicia Farrell Avery Fiorillo James Flickinger Bryce Florey Sophia E. Foster Elizabeth Franchetti Molly F. Gaffney Cinthia K. Garcia Christopher T. Gardner Giovanni Giacometti Phoebe A. Glidewell Jordyn Glover Andrew W. Greene Sarah Z. Griver Charlotte Haggerty Alexandra D. Hansen Emily M. Hansen

James Healey Megan Heard Stephanie Hicks Hunter Hildebrand Lydia Hodge Shannon Horgan Brynn A. Hughes Emma E. Hughes Heidi Hughes Collin Jenkins Elina Joshi Madison A. Kayal Annie J. Kazmierski Elizabeth Keisling Trever P. Keller Alexander M. Keris Farina Khan Luke A. Klamp Gianna Kubic Zachary A. Kusma Christopher R. LaCoe Gavin LaCoe Lauren Lefchak Kayleigh Leonard Christian Lezinski Bryn E. Lindsay Kayla M. Locker Baylor Lounsbery Leah Ludwikowski Hutchison Lynott Justin Mabie Kendall Madera Shameena Maharaj Nicholas F. Maletta Megan E. Malone Julia I. Manning Michael S. Marion Isabella C. Martin Braeden Mathers Yoshihiko Matsui Marian Mensah Helena Mokhtari Falina Mucovic Gavin Myers Katherine O’Brien Noah R. O’Malley Quinn O’Malley Avery Orbin Joshua Parfrey Jay Patel Marni L. Pentasuglio Isabella Peters Nicholas Peters Mark J. Pettinato Margrette G. Phillips Griffin Price Jordan E. Radle Thomas J. Radle Donald Rosenkrans Gavin Ross Gianna Sabatini Ryan J. Salony Eleanor Saunders Salvatore B. Schiavone II

Benjamin Schneider David F. Schuster Anna Scoblick Margaret M. Seechock Dominic Selvenis Thomas J. Sheeran Eric J. Simakaski Avery J. Smith Elliana X. Smith Aiden J. Snyder Shelby Sobolewski Allen T. Stankiewicz Michael Stanton Morgyn P. Steenback Nathan Steenback Jakob W. Stevens Avynne L. Storey James Strain Jonathan Strain Maya Sullum Andrew K. Sutton Adam Tinkelman Robert Tricarico Meghan Van Wert Camden Vaughn Troy Venesky Cole C. Vida Paige A. Watt Jared P. White Kaylin E. Wilbur Audrey Wynn Eleanor Yale

10th grade

Corey Abel Joseph Adams Maria Adonizio Olivia Albright Jacob S. Anderson John Arcangelo Olivia Arcuri Kylie M. Augis Zachery L. Bator Isabelle Bernard Emma S. Blakiewicz Seth T. Blakiewicz Zachary Boersma Russell Booth Jhilik Bose Gray-Paul Bossi Claire E. Boyle Julia Braatz Abigail Brock James W. Brown III Reilly Brown Samantha Brown Emily Burke Haley C. Callahan Sofia G. Capozzi Isabella Cappellano-Sarver Maggie K. Carper Rachael V. Chastain Nicholas Clark Seth Colan

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Jules S. Colombo Evan J. Cummings Sahil Dalsania Bryn Daniels Haddy G. Davis John A. Deibert Connor Dempsey Rachel Dempsey Zoe Detter Joseph Dougherty Hailey P. Driesbaugh Kevin Duong Noah Durkin Amelia J. Farry Ally Fink Luke Gardiner Scott Gilbert Jordin Giovagnoli Ronald Graff Delaney Greenish Talya Grimaldi Brandon F. Grogan Ashley Hamilton Sydney A. Hauk Lauren Heine Isabella M. Hewitt Isabel R. Holland Adin Hopkins Shaine Hughes Nia Ivanov Angel S. Jefferson Harry D. Johnson III Liam Jordan Delaney J. Kaeb Hayley Kane Iwo Kasperkowicz Makayla Keoonela Jadd Khalil Justine Klotz Troy Kostiak Bennett L. Kubic Michael Kulick Clarke Kupinski Cara LaBelle Julia LaCoe Morgan Langan Ava M. Leach Ethan Levine Kohl H. Lindaman Erin Lipkus Kristin Lipkus Maxmillian C. Loiacono Lauren A. Lombardo Nicholas Lowe Madeline J. Lucas Avery Maciak Abigail Marion Mary C. Marion Gianna Marturano Emily McCabe Willow McDonald Mattie McGuinness Luciano Medico Rahique Mirza Victoria J. Morris Emily Mott Allison G. Murray Kyle Nealon John Nzasi Mark Nzasi Matthew Nzasi Mary V. O’Brien Sydney O’Neil Richard J. Padula David Paramo Arnav J. Patel Dilan Patel Jordan A. Patrick Tyler Petty Grace M. Phillips Noelle Prisco Gavin T. Pryle Kayla Przekop Liam Raino Joseph J. Rama Elyse Rehder Conal W. Richards Camille Rillstone Michael Rodyushkin Colin T. Rooney Frank Rosenski Joshua Schneider Zane Schubert Kylie Schultz Eric Schuster Kaitlyn C. Seechock Sabriya Seid Elle Seyer Jainil Shah Sarah Siddiqui Elyse Simakaski Roy S. Slavin Brooke Sorensen Abigayle Steenback Jacob Stevens William Stevens Jason C. Thiel Trevor Thomas Ryan I. Tinkelman Sydney N. Vachino Adam Vale Emma R. Wagner Lily Wagner Charles D. Warholak Erin Wasko Samuel Weis Bailey L. White Hanna R. White Christopher Wickenheiser Sean Wilkerson Justin B. Williams Isabella T. Wisenburn

11th grade

Erin Albright Zachary Allen Makenzie M. Allred Nihal S. Arslan Lauren Berry Jillian Bird Julia Brown William Brown Brady Brust Tristan P. Burns

Samuel Casimir Gino Cerullo Dillon P. Clearwater Emily Conway Charlie Cornell George J. Cottell Julianna M. Crandle Michael Crowley Daniel E. Cummins James Dana Spencer Dana Joseph S. Danoski Dominick DeSeta Clare Della Valle Anna Domiano Frances Donahoe Alivia Dreyer Lucy Earl Kyler Epstein Amelia E. Fan Harrison Fedor Daniel Flickinger Madison Fox Ryan J. Gabura Samantha Gaidula Emma Gibson Alison Gilmore Grace Gilmore Kayleigh Glennon Luke A. Glidewell Grace Gonzalez Alyssa Green Yehoshua Griver Peyton A. Gualtieri Mara Hamm James Hankee Jacob Hansen Kirsten Hardy Christopher Harris Emily Harris Rory M. Harris Alexes Harvey John J. Hearl Sadie H. Henzes Adele Hollander Robert M. Horvath Sidney E. Horvath Joseph Houlihan Varun Iyengar Corinne M. Jacoby Matthew Kelleher Caroline Kelly Thomas J. Kerrigan Seungeon Kim Andrew B. Kirtley Rachel E. Klein Emily Knoepfel Shaelyn L. Kobrynich Lauren Koczwara Kenneth Kovaleski Catherine Anne Kupinski Isabel Lam Kylie Loughney Brian P. Lynott Michael Malone Anna Marchetta Olivia Marchetta Zoe McGlynn Santino R. Medico Shervin Mokhtari Paige Moletsky Matthew L. Molnar Tova R. Myers Angela Natale Louis Natale Faatihah Nayeem Allison Nealon Ryan P. O’Malley Elif Z. Onat Tayler Osterhout Disha Patel Himani Patel Jenna Patel Audrey E. Phillips Julia Poulson-Houser Charles Puksta Michael Pusateri Jakob R. Quanbeck Christian Ragnacci Andrew Rama Zachary A. Roditski Holly Ross Nina S. Sampogne Natalie Schoen Gordon A. Segall Jack Slusser Carson J. Smith Lucy E. Specht Rebekah Spott Maria Staff Ian G. Stanton Morghan Stiles Benjamin Storey John Supanek Clare M. Sykes Alexandra Thornton Makenna Thorpe Corey Tokash Gianna E. Toth Sam Traweek Stephan L. Tserovski Maria H. Tully William Tung Nicola Veniamin Andrea Walcott Zachary M. Walter Hanwen Wang Jacob Weinberg Zachary Wheeland Ty H. Wilmot

12th grade

Emily L. Albright Correalle Altier Alyssa Angelicola Emma K. Arbuckle Rachel Asante Madison Badalamente Shannon E. Baransky Bryan Barlow Jeffrey Barlow Sarah N. Bath Danielle Beamish

Brandon Beck Akshat R. Bharadwaj Alexa Boersma Elizabeth Bonczek Anna E. Bonsick Tyler R. Bormann Noah Braid Suzanna Brock Morgan Bruno Destiny Burdett-Moon Emily Cacioppo Matthew Calvey William S. Cardone William P. Carlin III Marina Castellano Ashley Chrysler Vincent Crandle Amia N. Cuellar Robert Curran Aiden P. Curry Brynn Dana Arla G. Davis Clayton Davis Shawn DeFazio Alison Fiorillo Ryan Flynn John Frantz Richard Fried George Frietto Marco Gabriel Oliviah M. Gearhart Jacob Gerardi Benjamin M. Gibson Abigail M. Greskovic Stephen Haggerty Megan A. Healey Danielle F. Heine Emma Holbrook Hannah M. Hughes Mohammed M. Iftekhaar Keena Jackson Kathleen D. Jordan Bridget C. Jubon Linley Keisling Daniel T. Kelleher Olivia R. Kerrigan Zachary J. Kierzkowski Rachel N. Klien-Hart Mikayla Kohanski Nina E. Kozar Conor R. Kryeski Michaelene Kulig Amber L. Kusma Anthony M. Lionetti Joseph W. Lisk Kira M. Loomis Masen J. Lounsbery Lauren Ludwikowski Carlee N. MacPherson Meghan E. Marion Camille Marquardt Calista Marzolino Shane C. McGinley Jane Mecca Jessica Mendo Andrew Miller Eryn J. Miller Caleb Molitoris Aidan Mullen James Myers Jacob Naholnik Connor Napierala Andrew J. Nealon Jack Nealon Gerron L. Niemann Nicholas Notari Tyler J. Opeil Modupe V. Osuntokun Emily Parry Katelyn Pasco Heet Patel Mahir Patel Kylie E. Patrick Alexandra M. Perfilio Cameron Pettinato Jacob R. Petty Sadie Petty Emily Phillips Liam P. Pitchford Aidan Price Elizabeth J. Pronitis Joshua Przekop Sara J. Regni Ashley Reiner Elizabeth Rembecki Kailey Rothenberger Sydney N. Rothka Kaylee S. Salony Sloan Seid Noah Shields Ryan Siebecker Kyra Sladicki Carter W. Smith Jessica Stafursky Isabella Stanton Olivia Stuenzi Greg Sweeney Madelyn R. Sykes Tamane Takehara Brennan Tates Joshua M. Thal Connor Thorpe George P. Tinsley Madison Tricarico Collin Tully Nathan D. Van Fleet Taryn C. Wells Jacob Wescott Katerina J. Williams

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Abington Community Library Patrons of the month

Why are you in the library today? We’re attending a Jr. Battle of the Books review session.

What is Jr. Battle of the Books? JBOB is a reading competition with participants from the libraries in the Lackawanna County Library System and is for fourth through sixth graders. There are also Battle of the Books competitions for seventh through ninth

graders and 10th through 12th graders. Participants read the required books and answer questions based on those books.

How many teams competed in the JBOB this year? There was a total of 24 teams competing, including 15 teams representing Abington Community Library.

What five books did you read for the Jr. Battle of the Books this year? “The

Strange Case of Origami Yoda” by Tom Angleberger; “The Wright 3” by Blue Balliett; “El Deafo” by Cece Bell; “The Doughnut Fix” by Jesse Janowitz and “Rules”

by Cynthia Lord.

What did you like about JBOB? We liked being on teams with our friends and reading books that we hadn’t read before.

LoCAL Governments Benton township Address: PO Box 29 Fleetville, PA 18420 Phone: 570-563-2661 Fax: 570-563-2664 Website: bentontwp.com Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or by appointment.

Municipal meetings: First Wednesday, 7 p.m. at the Benton Community Center.

Planning commission meetings: Fourth Monday, 7 p.m. at the Benton Community Center.

Clarks Green Borough Address: 104 North Abington Road Clarks Green, PA 18411 Phone: 570-586-4446 Fax: 570-586-6896 Email: contact@clarksgreen.info Website: clarksgreen.info Office hours: Weekdays: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Municipal meetings: Work session on first Wednesday, council meeting on third Wednesday, both at 7 p.m. at the municipal building.

Planning committee meetings: At the call of the chairman at the municipal building.

Clarks summit Borough 304 S. State St. Clarks Summit, PA 18411 Phone: 570-586-9316 Fax: 570-586-3024 Email: clarkssummitmanager@ gmail.com Website: clarkssummitboro.org Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Council meetings: First Wednesday, 7 p.m. at the municipal building.

Planning committee meetings: Third Wednesday, 7 p.m. at the municipal building.

dalton Borough Address: P.O. Box 95 105 W. Main St. Dalton, PA 18414 Phone: 570-563-1800 Fax: 570-563-2219 Email: daltonboro@comcast.net Website: daltonboro.com Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Municipal meetings: Second Thursday, 7 p.m. at the municipal building.

Planning committee meetings:

Fourth Monday, 7 p.m. at the municipal building.

Glenburn township

Building.

ransom township

Address: PO Box 694 54 Waterford Road Dalton, PA 18414 Phone: 570-563-1177 Fax: 570-563-2250 Email: glenburntwp@comcast.net Office hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon Municipal meetings: Third Monday, 7:30 p.m. at the municipal building.

Planning commission meetings: First Wednesday, 7 p.m., as needed at the municipal building.

Address: 2435 Hickory Lane Clarks Summit, PA 18411 Phone: 570-586-7250 Fax: 570-587-7021 Email: ransom2435@epix.net Website: ransomtownship.com Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday by appointment.

Municipal meetings: First Monday, 6 p.m. at the municipal building Planning commission meetings: Third Monday, 6:30 p.m. at the municipal building.

La Plume township

south Abington township

Address: 2080 Hickory Ridge Road, Factoryville, PA 18419 Phone: 570-945-5438 E-mail: laplumetwp@yahoo. com Office hours: By appointment Municipal meetings: Second Thursday, 6 p.m. at the Municipal building.

Planning commission meetings: Third Thursday as needed, 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building.

Address: PO Box 259 104 Shady Lane Road Chinchilla, PA 18410 Phone: 570-586-2111 Fax: 570-586-5448 Email: doneill@southabingtonpa. gov Website: southabingtonpa.gov Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays Municipal meetings: Second Monday, 7 p.m., at the municipal building.

Planning commission meetings: Fourth Thursday, 7 p.m. at the municipal building.

newton township Address: 1528 Newton-Ransom Blvd.

Clarks Summit, PA 18411 Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Phone: 570-587-1520 Fax: 570-587-1674 Website: newton-township.com Email: newtontwp@epix.net Municipal meetings: Second Monday, 6:30 p.m. at the municipal building.

Planning commission meetings: Last Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. at the municipal building.

north Abington township Address: P.O. Box 462 138 Sullivan Rd North Abington Township, PA 18414 Office hours: By appointment Phone: 570-563-2385, 570-8810166 Fax: 570-414-0524 Email: info@ northabingtontownship.org Website: northabingtontownship.org Municipal meetings: First Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. at the Township Building 1720 Abington Road.

Planning committee meetings: Fourth Monday as needed, 7:30 p.m. at the Township

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waverly township Address: P.O. Box 8 Lake Henry Drive Waverly, PA 18471 Phone: 570-586-0111 Fax: 570-586-0701 Email: waverlytownship@comcast. net Website: waverlytwp.com Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Municipal meetings: Second and last Mondays, 6 p.m., at the municipal building (variations in January, May and December).

Planning commission meetings: Second Thursday, 7 p.m. at the Municipal building.

west Abington township Address: 2545 Bald Mountain Road Clarks Summit, PA 18411 Phone: 570-586-6489 Fax: 570-587-1674 Email: WATSEC@frontier.com Office Hours: By appointment Municipal meetings: First Tuesday, 7 p.m. at Dalton Fire Hall.

Planning commission meetings: As needed.

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terI LYon | SUBURBAN FAMILY

The comfort of family My heart is heavy this week.

Maybe it’s because my young adult daughter is mourning the unexpected death of someone close to her.

Maybe it’s because I was horrified to discover that the latest back-to-school trend is bulletproof backpacks.

Life can seem cruel sometimes. There are the personal struggles that every family goes through, many times unseen by those around them. Then there are the public tragedies like the mass shootings in Texas and Ohio last week that affect us all.

One of the hardest things about being a parent is knowing we can’t shield our children from the darker side of life. Yet, helping them cope with fear and loss is one of the most important things we can do for them, and one of the strongest ways in which we bond with them.

As our families grow, the fears and sad times we endure together grow.

As a little girl, I felt traumatized because I heard a mosquito buzzing around my bed. But my mother would stay with me until I fell back to sleep, saying the comforting things mothers say, to make me feel I didn’t have to be afraid.

As I grew up, my wor-

ries – and too often my circumstances – became more serious. As a teen, I went through the death of my father. As an adult, I dealt with divorce and being a single mom. Still, my mother’s soft voice and her reassuring words have gotten me through these things and more, and to this day she is the one person who can make me feel better in tough times. And when I worry unnecessarily about the “what ifs” in life, she is the one who grounds me.

I have shared my daughters’ struggles as well, from kissing “boo-boos” and holding them after little-girl nightmares, to providing emotional support when they were sick, their pets died or when they were going through a break-up with a friend or significant other.

A family is a blessing during sad or fearful times, an automatic support group as a whole or a safe place where individual family members can help each other emotionally. My experience has been that, when one is down, another might be feeling stronger at that moment.

There is no right or wrong way to console your loved ones. You don’t have to come up with something profound to say in their time of need. Sometimes, you don’t have to say

anything at all. Lingering hugs go a long way toward comfort. The most important thing is to be there for them. Show them that you validate their feelings of sorrow and that you care.

It is important to give your loved ones permission to grieve in the way that is best for them.

Encourage them to cry when they have to cry, talk endlessly about what’s bothering them or stay silent when they don’t want to discuss it. Support them if their style is to put every detail on social media, but gently advise them about boundaries if they are not thinking clearly. Respect their privacy if they would rather keep things to themselves.

Help them with everyday responsibilities like driving, chores or errands that can seem insurmountable if someone is an emotional state.

And if you feel the problem is too big for your family, there is no shame in asking for help from your church, your community or an emotional support professional.

Eventually, the cloud will lift.

There will be healing.

And with the healing you and your family will be closer than before.

Teri Lyon is a mom, grandmom and freelance writer who lives in Glenburn Township with her cat.

Foundation accepting grant letters SCRANTON — Scranton Area Community Foundation is accepting letters of intent (LOIs) from charitable organizations in Lackawanna County now through Sept.

15, for its second grant cycle of 2019.

Letters of intent will be accepted through the foundation’s online grant management portal at safdn.org/

apply. They will be reviewed and select organizations will be invited to submit a full grant application through the online portal before Oct. 1. All letters of intent and grant applications should be submitted through the new online portal. No paper or emailed applications will be accepted.

In general, grants will be

awarded to 501c3 or related org anizations which enhance the quality of life in Lackawanna County. Applications are evaluated according to criteria including community impact, organizational capability and project feasibility and sustainability.

For more information, contact Brittany Pagnotti at 570-347-6203.

11th Annual

Music on the Lawn Craft Fair & Yard Sale August 24th

On the grounds of the Lake Winola United Methodist Church Live Christian Music Mike Lewis from Nashville, TN 2:00 – 3:00 Mill City Assembly of God Praise Band from Mill City, PA 3:30 – 4:30 The Cedar Routes from Allentown, PA 5:00 – 6:00 Stephen Perillo and the Followers from Shavertown, PA 6:30 – 7:30 Movie: “God Bless the Broken Road” by the Campfire 8:00 – 10:00 A free will offering will be taken to offset band expenses.

The Balloon Lady from 3:00 – 6:00 making free balloon creations for the kids Model “A” Club of Northeast PA from 1:00 – dusk Dunk the Pastor – Dunk pastors from around the area.

Craft Fair / Yard Sale starting at 1:00 Chicken BBQ 4:00 - 7:00 Presale Tickets available Tickets are $10.00 presale / $12.00 day of (for full dinner) Call Mark at 570-351-7365 for tickets.

(Chicken, Potato, Coleslaw, Roll, Baked Beans, Drink, Dessert)

Tickets for Chicken Halves only will also be available the day of event for $5.00 each.

Craft / Yard Sale Vendors WANTED Please call Mark at 570-351-7365 This is a Smoke Free / Alcohol Free Event.

This is a Rain or Shine Event. No pets please.

Mission Event of the LWUMC portion of the money raised will benefi fit fi

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Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lwumcmusiconthelawn Visit our Web site at http://lwumcmusiconthelawn.wix.com/lwumcmusiconthelawn

Harmony is a beautiful balance between mind, body and soul measured in tender peaceful moments.

Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home & Cremation Services Stephen Young, FD, Owner • Eric Parry, FD, Supv.

Karen Davis Rickaby, Pre-Arrangement Counselor 418 South State St., Clarks Summit, PA

570-586-7821 • www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome.com

“It would be our honor to serve your family” We honor preneed funeral plans from any funeral home.

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From left: Peter and Michele Tierney of Glenburn Twp. and Grant Thomas of Clarks Summit

Tom Hamilton of Tom Hamilton’s Work in Progress Band performed on the Main Stage at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel on Saturday, Aug. 3, during the 15th annual Scranton Jazz Festival.

Interim Mayor of Scranton Wayne Evans, left, and director of the Scranton Jazz Festival Bob Shlesinger of Clarks Summit.

Frank and Linda Gardner of South Abington Twp.

Gerry Loveless of Chinchilla, left, and Susan Trussler of South Abington Marko Marcinko performs with Tom Hamilton’s Work in Progress Band on keys during the Twp. 15th annual Scranton Jazz Festival at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel.

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Michigan State University has a list of products made from Michigan’s forest. The list includes railroad ties and musical instruments, but also surprises such as fast-food bags, cupcake wrappers and IKEA particle board.

It does not include wooden shoes.

But De Klomp Wooden Shoe and Delft Store in Holland, Michigan uses local poplar wood to produce about 1,000 pairs of wood shoes each year.

I recently had the opportunity to visit a neighboring Holland business, Nelis’ Dutch Village, which hosts a wood-shoe making demonstration. (Wood shoes are available for purchase at Nelis’ Dutch Village, but they are imported from the old country). The demonstration showed how wood shoes were initially carved by hand from blocks of poplar or willow with high moisture content. Although machine production nearly eliminated the shoe-carving trade, the shoes themselves were popular at least through the middle of the

20th century, and are still the footwear choice for some Dutch farmers and fishermen.

So poplars are good for making shoes, but are they good for your landscape?

Michael Dirr calls the poplar a “pest,” a “nuisance,” and a “liability” in his 1983 “Manual of Woody Landscape Plants.” Now it’s one thing to denigrate a plant, but it is another thing to denigrate the one who plants it.

And this is what Dirr does, writing, “If anyone plants poplars, they deserve the disasters which automatically ensue.”

Christina D. Wood writes that Albany, New York had already not only banned the Lombardy poplar by 1871, it also required removal of existing specimens.

What is the problem with this tree that is still for sale in the nursery catalogues?

A clue might be found in the scientific family name. You can see the genus Salix in the family name Salicacaea.

Both forms are Latin terms for willow. So willows and poplars are close relatives.

So are aspens and cottonwood, whose inferior wood was used for the railroad ties used in prairie locations in the construction of the first transcontinental railroad.

But the tulip poplar is in the magnolia family and is not a relative of a true poplar.

While the family is important in the early stages of succession, and can be used for basket-weaving, honey production and herbal medicine, I cannot think of a single good and sustainable landscape application for poplars or willows.

We had once had a headstrong customer who was not content to do battle with a disastrous poplar hedge whose surface roots and sucker sprouts were taking over the lawn. So planted a corkscrew willow only 10 feet from his house. The 20’ monster had to be removed after just three years, and the bill to remove and replace the poplar hedge could have bought a small car.

So where should you plant a poplar?

You shouldn’t.

Cut it down and make some shoes.

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DENISE REINHART | WAVERLY COMM-ENTARY

End-of - summer fun at the Comm WAVERLY TWP. — Fresh off a weekend of activities to commemorate 100 years since its groundbreaking, the Waverly Community House (Comm) continues its celebration with some end-of-summer fun for people of all ages, beginning with Cocktails for the Courts on Friday, Aug. 16 at 6 p.m.

will be provided by John Nicolosi of Weis Markets, Waverly.

Art exhibit

The fun continues with an art exhibit in the Waverly Small Works Gallery (south wing) on Friday, Sept. 13 featuring the works of 2018 Belin Arts Scholar Dave Walsh.

Walsh is a painter who Cocktails lives and works in Philafor the Courts delphia, where he teachCocktails for the es painting and drawing Courts is a major funat Villanova and Temple draiser for the Comm. universities. His paintProceeds benefit recreings are translations ation programs and fund of his on-site observamaintenance of its tentions in national parks nis, pickleball and basand in wilderness and ketball courts and uprecreation areas where, keep to the playground. as he puts it, “viewing The event will feature landscape is a leisure spirits and light fare activity.” provided by the area’s The exhibit, sponsored finest establishments.

by PA Partners in Arts, Attendees must be 21 opens with an artist talk years old. Tickets are $25 and reception at 6 p.m. and can be purchased There is no charge to atin the Comm office or tend. Walsh’s work will online at be on display in the Galwaverlycomm.org. lery through Oct. 20.

Cocktails for the Golf classic Courts is sponsored by The Comm will conClassic Properties with clude its summer season media sponsorship by with the Comm CentenLamar Advertsing. nial Golf Classic on Cars and Coffee Monday, Sept. 16 at Glen Next up is Cars and Oak Country Club.

Coffee on Sunday, Aug. The format is captain and crew. A registration 18. This event gets bigger every summer. The fee of $175 includes 18 June 30 Cars and Coffee holes of golf and a cart, showcased almost 100 ve- a putting contest, buffet hicles and was enjoyed lunch, cocktail hour and by adults and children buffet dinner. Registraalike. tion begins at 10:30 a.m.

The event, which runs with a shotgun start at from 9-11 a.m., is open to noon. the public at no charge.

Sponsorships are There is no registration available at the followfee to bring a car. ing levels: platinum Cars and Coffee is sponsorship ($1,100) sponsored by The Ferwhich includes complirari Club of America mentary registration for and coffee and pastries four golfers, a sponsor-

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Prize donations are also accepted.

Those wishing to join the golfers for dinner only may do so at a charge of $50.

For more information on the tournament, or to download the registration form, visit waverlycomm.org. Registration forms are also available in the Comm lobby and office.

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CLIPBOARD

Girls 18 and Under: Alyssa Wigley, champion, and Rina Hanumali, finalist.

Baseball/softball: Joe ross will conduct a baseball/softball clinic aug.

17, 10 a.m.-noon, and aug. 18, noon to 2 p.m., at the Sandlot Baseball academy for players ages 7-16. Instruction will focus on infield/outfield play and offensive drills. additional information or to register: Mike, 570-9691861.

Basketball: The University of Scranton women’s basketball team will host an ID Clinic aug. 17 from noon to 4 p.m. at the John long Center for players entering grades 9-12.

Cost is $75. additional information: nick DiPillo, 570-941-7440 or nicholas.dipillo@scranton.edu.

Field hockey: registration is open for the abington Youth field Hockey rec. league for girls entering grades 3-6. To register or for more information: Michelle laCoe, 570-851-9492.

Golf: newton recreation Center annual golf Tournament will be held Saturday, aug. 17 at Stone Hedge golf Course in Tunkhannock Township. noon shotgun start. lunch on course. Dinner and prizes at 5:30 p.m.

Cost is $90 per player. To sign up or for more info, email newtonreccenter@ gmail.com or call 570586-7808. The tournament benefits building maintenance and programs at newton recreation Center.

■ The sixth annual Mark Mcafee golf Tournament will be aug. 23 at Stonehedge golf Course. registration will be at 10 a.m. with an 11 a.m. start.

Cost is $100 per golfer, and proceeds benefit fight4Vets. additional information: Kelly Mcafee, 570-309-2512 or markmcafeegolf@gmail.com.

■ 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. additional information: Carl Danzig, 570941-7478 or carl.danzig@ scranton.edu; or ryan Van Zelst, 570-941-7252 or ryan.vanzelst@scranton.edu.

■ 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.

Girls 14 and Under: Weiss, Gabrielle Chantiloupe, finalist; Alyssa Wigley, champion.

30 years ago: Larry Liptock had three hits as Discover financial Service beat Don’s Market, 5-4, in abington Senior league baseball.

20 years ago: Adam Smith hit two home runs for abington in a 9-7 loss to Danville in region 5 american legion tournament.

10 years ago: David Haudenshield homered in abington american’s 11-6 win over northwest in the Section 5 10-11 baseball tournament.

Abington Heights 2019 graduate Antonio Maletta scores a goal during the third annual Abington Heights alumni game.

Abington Heights 2018 graduate Evan Florey moves the ball past Cole Madera during the third annual Abington Heights alumni soccer fundraiser game at Hillside Park.

Abington Heights 2012 graduate Emma Black controls the ball during the third annual Abington Heights alumni soccer fundraiser game at Hillside Park in South Abington Twp. on Saturday, July 27.

Abington Heights 2018 graduate Cole Madera moves the ball during the third annual Abington Heights Abington Heights 2019 graduate Luke Abdalla moves the ball past Antonio Maletta alumni soccer fundraiser game at Hillside Park in during the third annual Abington Heights alumni soccer game.

South Abington Twp. on Saturday, July 27.

Vivona, Wigley double winners in junior tournament CLARKS SUMMIT — Tristan Vivona and Alyssa Wigley were both double winners in the Scranton Tennis Club Junior Tournament held Aug. 6-8. Vivona repeated as both 14 and Under and 18 and Under champion, defeating Luke Morgan 6-1, 6-1 for the 18 and Under title, and upending Praneel Mallaiah 6-3, 6-0 for the 14 and Under crown.

Wigley rebounded from losing the first set to defeat Rina Hanumali in the Girls 18 and Under event, 3-6, 6-1, (10-7). Earlier in the afternoon she held off hard-hitting Gabrielle Chantiloupe, winning the Girls 14 and Under crown by the score of 6-1, 6-3.

The consolation champions were Susan Arp (Girls 14 and Under), Lauren Koczwara (Girls 18 and Under), Prayush Mallaiah (Boys 14 and Under), and William Arp (Boys 18 and Under). Susan defeated her younger sister, Kate, 6-2, 6-2; Koczwara knocked off her future teammate Faith Bennett 6-2, 6-2; Mallaiah defeated Matthew Cohen 6-4, 6-3; and Arp edged Michael Rodyushkin 7-6 (7-4), 7-5.

John Weiss was the tournament director, assisted by Kathleen McKenna, Chandra Hanumali, and A.J. Weiss.

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Boys 18 and Under: Tristan Vivona, champion, and Luke Morgan, finalist.

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Boys 14 and Under: John Weiss, tournament director; Tristan Vivona, champion; and Praneel Mallaiah, finalist.

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Choosing a college and career S. ABINGTON TWP. — Choosing the right career path can be overwhelming, but don’t worry.

There are things you can do while you’re still in high school to make the right career and college decisions with confidence.

Choosing a career When looking at colleges, it’s helpful to have some career ideas in mind before making your final decision. The NCCES (National Center for College Education Statistics) says 80% of college students change their major at least once. If you narrow down potential career options before committing to a college, you can save time, money and stress.

While in high school, begin to learn about yourself and what jobs you would fit well in and enjoy. Take career and personality tests, attend career planning or college prep workshops and talk to people who know you well such as teachers and mentors.

As you narrow down options, start researching the job industry. Request interviews with a variety of employers in fields that look interesting, so you can ask questions about their jobs.

See if they would be willing to let you shadow them for a

day at work.

College professors are another great resource. They can share current hiring trends and talk about what other college graduates have done in various fields.

Finally, consider applying for local internships.

Whether you do this before or during college, it’s a great way to experience a job before committing to the field.

It also allows you to begin networking and gain references and letters of recommendation for future jobs and college applications.

Clarks Summit University offers Career Direct, a Christian-based career counseling resource to help students and alumni make connections for internship and job opportunities, as well as prepare them with various soft skills.

Remember, it’s okay to not know what you want to major in just yet. However, it will serve you well to narrow down your options to help you plan for success. Once you have an idea of what you want to study, it’s time to find the right college to meet your needs.

Choosing a college When looking at colleges, there are some obvious things to consider. Do they offer your chosen degree

program? What is the graduation rate? What percentage of students are hired after graduating? Is it financially manageable, and what can they offer for financial aid?

There are also other things to consider. Think about the atmosphere of the school; is this a place where you would feel comfortable and succeed? Some students excel in a small school setting, while others do better in a large classroom. What is the school’s world view?

While it is good to be pushed to consider new ideas and learn a new perspective, you also want to make sure that you are comfortable with the perspective and value system the school offers.

You will also want to consider the opportunities for students who attend the school. Are there student leadership organizations or community service clubs that you could be a part of ?

Are there part-time jobs on campus or internship openings in the area? Clubs, leadership and internships will help grow soft skills and look great on a resume.

Here is where you may also consider location. A school located in a more rural area might have appealing perks, while a metropolitan location might have

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a faster pace. Look at the community surrounding the school, and see if it is a setting in which you would feel safe and comfortable.

Finally, make sure you use your early high school years to go on college visits. This is a great way to observe the atmosphere, meet professors, get career advice and talk with current students.

Keep a pros and cons list for each school to make it easier to compare. On your visits, take advantage of opportunities to talk with professors; they will be up-to-date on trends in your chosen career.

Many dates are available for visiting Clarks Summit University. Go to ClarksSummitU.edu/visit to learn more.

Getting ahead Many schools will offer perks for students who make an early commitment. When

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Bethel united Methodist 2337 Falls Road, Dalton.

Sunday service, 9:30 a.m.

Pastor is Janelle Moser.

chinchilla united Methodist 411 Layton Road: Sunday Service 10 a.m. Sunday school/teen program during Sunday service. Pastor is Charles Consagra. 570-5872578.

church of the epiphany 25 Church Hill, Glenburn Township. Quiet, no-music Communion service on Saturdays at 5 p.m. with a pot luck supper on the first Saturday of each month. Sunday morning Communion service is at 11 a.m. with hymns both old and new.

Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. 570-563-1564, epiphanyglenburn.org; cote@epix. net. Rev. Lou Divis, priest-incharge.

The church of Jesus christ of Latter-day saints 505 Griffin Pond Road, South Abington Township.

Sunday sacrament meetings at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Bishop Brian Traweek presides. 570-903-3237; briantraweek@gmail.com

204 S. Abington Road, Clarks Green. Sundays: worship services at 9 and 11 a.m., preschool church and childcare at 9 a.m., Rooted Kids, preschool church and childcare at 11 a.m. Tuesdays: DivorceCare at 7 p.m.

Wednesdays: Rooted Youth at 6:30 p.m. and GriefShare, adult studies, Rooted Kids and childcare at 7 p.m. Senior pastor: Dan Miller. Associate/worship pastors: Michael and Denise Warner.

570-586-8286, clarksgreenassembly@gmail.com, cgassembly.com.

clarks Green united Methodist 119 Glenburn Road.

Sunday worship: 10 a.m., Sunday school during the service. Prayer meeting: Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Christian book study: Mondays at 7 p.m. 570-586-8946. Pastor is Rev. John Bondhus.

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As an admissions counselor at Clarks Summit University, I’ve been able to work with hundreds of students to help them find a major and determine if Clarks Summit University is a good fit for them. I’ve learned a lot in that process—but I also had my own my experience choosing a college and narrowing down career options not too long ago.

Don’t stress about these important decisions, but plan to set yourself up for success. Narrow down job and career fields and begin the college search early on to make a wise decision.

You can do this.

Haley Seboe is an admissions counselor at Clarks Summit university and a 2017 graduate from CSu’s communicationswriting program.

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speaking with admissions counselors, ask about these benefits.

Clarks Summit University offers a locked-in tuition rate to juniors who enroll a year early, as well as gift cards up to $1,000, a streamlined application process and a Tshirt for those who enroll in advance.

Make sure you research benefits as a sophomore or junior in order to have time to take advantage of them.

Dual enrollment (taking college classes while in high school) can help you get ahead in college. By taking general education or introductory courses, you can narrow down potential career options and make your course load lighter in the future. Didn’t love the history course? A social studies degree may not be for you, but an introductory business

1310 Morgan Highway.

Sunday services: 8 and 10 a.m. with live streaming of the 10 a.m. service on the church’s Facebook page.

Contact: 570-587-2571; secretary1310@comcast. net; clarkssummitumc.com.

Rev. Andy Weidner is pastor.

countryside community 14011 Orchard Drive in Clarks Summit. Sunday school 9 a.m. Worship service Sundays, 10 a.m. Mondays: Bible study, 10 a.m.

Prayer Group, 11:30 a.m.

Second Tuesdays: Warm Hugs Outreach, 9 a.m.

Wednesdays: Choir, 7 p.m.

Thursdays: Bible study, 10 a.m. 570-587-3206. coun-

trysideoffice@yahoo.com. countryside-church.org. Rev. Mark Terwilliger is pastor.

crossroads meets at Nichols Village Hotel, 1101 Northern Blvd., South Abington Township.

Sunday Worship Gathering is at 10 a.m. Jamie Overholser is lead pastor. 570-6503784. crossroadschurchnepa.com.

Dalton united Methodist 125 S. Turnpike Road in Dalton. Sunday school: 9:30 a.m. Sunday service: 11 a.m. The food cupboard serves the Abington area Mondays at 6 p.m. Donations of non-perishable foods are always welcome.

570-563-2789.

east Benton united Methodist 200 Jordan Hollow Road in Dalton. Sunday worship Service 9 a.m. Adult Sunday school at 8:15 a.m. Pastor is Mark E. Obrzut Sr. 570563-2370.

evangelical Free Bible 431 Carbondale Road, South Abington Township.

Sunday services: Prayer, 8:30 a.m.; Sunday school and small groups, 9 a.m.; worship, 10:15 a.m. 570586-5557. Website: EFBC. family.

First Baptist of Abington 1216 N. Abington Road, Waverly. Sunday worship: 11 a.m. Adult or youth Sunday school: 10 a.m. Pastor is Don Hickey. 570-587-4492.

First Presbyterian of clarks summit

vices: Student Ministries Grades 6-12; 6:30 p.m – 8:30 p.m. Lead Pastor is Don Roe. 570-586-335.

Website: summitbaptist.org.

Email: sbbc@summitbaptistbible.org.

Our Lady of the Abingtons 207 Seminary Road, Dalton. Mass schedule: Saturday, 6 p.m. and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Email: spolachurch@gmail.com www.spolachurch.weebly.com.

Our Lady of the snows Parish Pastor: Msgr. Joseph G. Quinn. Email: info@olsparish.net. Website: olsparish. net.

■ Our Lady of the Snows Church, 301 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Weekday Mass at 12:10 p.m., Confessions at 5 p.m. Saturdays.

Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m.

■ Church of St. Benedict, 1849 Newton Ransom Blvd., Newton Township, Confessions at 3:15 p.m. Saturdays. Weekend Masses: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m., 11 a.m.

Parker hill 607 North Abington Road, Clarks Summit. Worship services Sundays, 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. Lead pastor is Mark Stuenzi. 570-5860646 parkerhill@parkerhill. org. parkerhill.org.

st. Gregory Parish 330 N. Abington Road in Clarks Green. Weekday Mass: 7 a.m. Reconcilation 4-4:45 p.m. Saturday. Weekend Masses: 5 p.m. Saturday, 8 and 10 a.m. and noon Sunday. Rev. John M. Lapera is pastor. 570-587-4808. churchofstgreg@gmail.com.

300 School Street, Clarks Summit. Worship service: Sunday at 10 a.m. Nursery is available. Wednesdays: 5:30 p.m. chapel choir (for young children); 6:15 p.m.

The WAY Christian education program for adults and children; 7:15 p.m. teen and adult choir; 8:30 p.m. teen and adult bell choir. 570586-6306; office@fpccs.org; fpccs.org. Rev. William G. Carter is pastor.

205 W. Grove St. in Clarks Summit. Sunday worship: 8:15 a.m. contemporary worship service and 10 a.m. traditional worship service.

Interim pastor is George J. Mathews. office@TrinityLutheranCS. Church office: 570-587-1088. Preschool: 570-586-5590. TrinityLutheranCS.com.

Grace Baptist of the Abingtons

Waverly community

11 Pine Tree Drive, Dalton.

Sunday service 10:30 a.m. (nursery provided). Sunday school/Bible study for all ages, 9:30 a.m. Bible study and prayer meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m. Pastor is David Harris. 570-563-2206.

heritage Baptist 415 Venard Road, Clarks Summit. Sunday service 9 a.m. Heritage Kids (babies - 4th grade), 9-11:45 a.m.

Adult and student classes, 10:45 a.m. Glenn Amos is pastor. 570-587-2543, info@wearehbc.com, wearehbc.com.

hillside haven community (Formerly Summit Baptist Bible Church) 232 Noble Road S. Abington Twp. Worship services Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Ser-

Trinity Lutheran

101 Carbondale Road.

10 a.m. Sundays: Badge of Honor, ages 2 to 12, to help children grow in their character, understanding of the Bible and relationship with Jesus Christ. 10 a.m. Sundays: Sunday school. 11 a.m. Sundays: worship service, 7 p.m. Wednesdays: House Church. Contact the church for the location. Pastor is the Rev. James Cohen.

570-587-2280. james@waverlycommunitychurch.org.

Waverly united Methodist 105 Church St. in Waverly. Worship service Sunday at 9 a.m. Marianne Meyer, lay supply. 570-586-8166; mmeyer@susumc.org.

Send updates or additions about your Abington-area church to suburbanweekly@timesshamrock. com.

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A night at the bazaar more photos from this event can be viewed online and are available for purchase from our photo store at abingtonsuburban.com.

Emma Black / Staff PhotograPhEr

Gregg Novak of South Abington Twp. puts a dollar down during a game at Our Lady of the Snows Parishâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Country Bazaar as Hensley Pallman, 6, and Hadley Pallman, 9, of Newton Twp. look on. The bazaar ran Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 1-3 at the Church of Saint Benedict in Newton Township.

Volunteer Conor Nealon makes a pizza fritta.

John Buntz and Casey Chamberlin, both of Dunmore

Volunteer Ira Kohn of Waverly puts together a pulled pork sandwich.

Barb Lewis, left, and Caroline Surdy, both of Scranton

Volunteers, from left: Rick Guditus, Joey and James Scandale and Kevin Guditus, all of Clarks Summit

John Buranich of Clarks Summit, left, and Paul Sekol of Duryea

Members of the Jacoby family, from left: Emma, Michael and Ethan of Dalton.

Members of the Smith family, from left: Tom, Emily and Erin, of Newton Twp.

Volunteers at the pizza fritta booth, from left, first row: Grace Okrepkie, Cassie Groncki, Julianne Hund and Meghan Healey. Second row: Conor Nealon, Jeff Antosh, Abby Corrigan, Andrew Healey, Luke Healey, Jacob Groncki and Thomas Morgan.

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SUMMER: To do

ART: Student exhibit to open at TGP

“We should hang out.”

“It’s been too long.” can do this in their own back yards. Others may need How many times have I to travel to a park that’s open said these phrases to a friend (or vice versa), but after dark or visit Keystone never did anything about it?

College’s Thomas G. Cupillari ’60 Observatory. (For It’s time to follow up, hours and information, visit while the weather’s nice and keystone.edu/observatory.) people aren’t busy with holi5. Have a picnic. day plans.

Whether it’s on our back 9. Try a new recipe or DIY deck, in the yard or at a local project. park, a picnic is one of my I have a Pinterest board favorite ways to enjoy the full of recipes and craft projseason. This is one of the ects I’ve been dying to try. things I miss most during To borrow another cliché, the winter months. “there’s no time like the 6. Go somewhere new. present.”

I love exploring parks and 10. Get wet. museums I’ve never been to If you own a pool, you before, trying new restaumay have already checked rants and shopping at new this one off more times than stores - especially small-town you can count. I have yet to boutiques. There are plenty dive in this season, despite of these in and around the the fact that there are plenty Abingtons, with new ones of great places to cool off in popping up year-round. the water such as local park 7. Take a day for yourself. pools and streams.

This is important, but Or, if you don’t swim, easy to allow to slip by. there’s always water balloon What is it you enjoy doing and water gun fights. This on your own? Reading? Fishwas the ultimate summer ing? Cooking? Going on a activity among the kids in long drive? Take a day (or an my childhood neighborhood. afternoon, if that’s all you What’s on your end-ofhave to spare) to enjoy some summer bucket list? Email peace and quiet (or play your your ideas to me at ebaufavorite music), and recharge. meister@timesshamrock.

8. Spend a day with com or call me at 570-348friends.

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and watercolor. Lombardi “She was so shy,” Lomand her staff are proud of bardi said. “Then she came out of her shell and the work students have accomplished. blossomed.”

The opening reception “I’ve enjoyed art since for the Abington Art StuI was young,” Veniamin dio’s Student Showcase said. “I really loved coming here (to Abington Art will be held Friday, Aug. 16 from 6:30-8 p.m. at The Studio). And I enjoyed Gathering Place, 304 S. watching Diana. I just enState St. joyed her Last year presence.

If you go was the She trained What: Abington Art Stufirst the me and I dio’s Student Showcase art studio learned so When: An opening receppartnered much. Now tion will be held Friday, with The I’m teachAug. 16 from 6:30-8 p.m.

Gathering ing here.” and the exhibit will be on Place. This Veniadisplay through Sunday, year, the min is a Sept. 1. gallery will student at Where: The Gathering showcase Penn State Place, 304 S. State St., selections Scranton Clarks Summit. of student’s studying More info: Visit work for corporate gatheringplacecs.org or ages 8 and communica- abingtonartstudio.com. up. tions. Al“I love to though she is pursuing a career in the do collaborative projects,” Lombardi said. “Working corporate world, she says art will always be a part of with The Gathering Place on this show has been her life. wonderful. I love that their Student showcase location is close by. The Veniamin helped stuGathering Place is supdents finish artwork reportive of the arts and it’s cently in preparation for a really nice space.” their annual student showA leafy collaboration case. Students have worked Another collaboration on drawings in charcoal the Abington Art Studio is and chalk pastels, and doing with The Gathering paintings in oil, acrylic

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U.S. Armed Forces, emergency responders and their immediate families; valid ID required. Flag raising ceremony at 11:30 a.m.

National anthem performance by Tierney Joyce and Chloe Joyce. Features farm attractions and special events. For more information, visit robafamilyfarms.com.

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, Waverly Township. 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.

ONGOING/ REMINDERS

Abington Heights Class of 1969 reunion: The committee is seekLakeside Wednesday ing contact information Concerts series: Free, including telephone, outdoor concerts will be e-mail and residential presented every Wednes- address, along with any day through August, 6-8 other pertinent informap.m. at Hillside Park. tion, for those interested The remaining lineup is in a 50th reunion this as follows: Aug. 14: Pres- year. Email your info or bybop Quintet; Aug. 21 questions to: khick07@ (Kids’ Night): The Wana- comcast.net or call 570bees; Aug. 28: Friends of 881-3186. the Gypsy with Senator Community garden John Blake. For more volunteers sought: information, visit hillThis season’s Waverly sidepark.net or the Hill- Community Garden conside Park Facebook tinues to share fresh page. produce with local food

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Abington Art Studio student, Kelsie Fritch, 14, of Waverly Township, finishes her portrait of Dolly Parton.

Place is a leaf tile project.

“It’s a collection of indigenous leaves and plant life,” Lombardi shared.

“Kelley Stewart taught a class on indigenous trees and the botany portion of it and I had them bring the leaves here and taught the art side. We rolled leaves into clay and did a process to create individual tiles. They are glazed and will be used for the back splash of The Gathering Place kitchen wall.

Dory Waters approached me, and I thought it was a nice community project.

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 from 9 a.m. to noon on the third Wednesday of the month, alternating between the Clarks Green Borough Building, 104 N. Abington Road and the South Abington Township

It wasn’t just me making the tiles, but the community making these tiles.

We even had exchange students come from Keystone and make some tiles. They are going to go home to Europe, but they left their stamp on the community of Clarks Summit.”

Abington Art Studio’s Student Showcase will be on display at The Gathering Place from Aug. 16 through Sept. 1. For more information, visit gatheringplacecs.org or abingtonartstudio.com.

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