Christmas on Campus

Marywood University “MakingSpiritsBright ”

Christmas and Advent traditions at Marywood University continue this year, with

protocols in place to ensure safe, in-person experiences, and opportunities for prayer, cultural events and community service endeavors.

“Making Spirits Bright” is

Marywood’s way of encouraging prayer, sharing gifts and uplifting people throughout the holiday season, starting on

December 1 and continuing through New Year’s Day.

“After all the challenges we’ve faced since the pandemic began, we want people to have something to anticipate and celebrate,” said Sister Mary Persico, IHM, Marywood’s president. “This sacred season encompasses preparation, sharing and rejoicing. We think our collective efforts to count our blessings, to give back to the community and to celebrate our cherished traditions, in simple but meaningful ways, certainly will make spirits bright.”

The Annual Christmas Tree

Lighting will take place in the Marywood University Rotunda on December 1 at 4 p.m. Seasonal music from student musicians will be featured. For safety reasons,

the tree lighting event is closed to the public and will be open only to Marywood students

and staff. However, the public may view the tree during the normal operating hours of the Liberal Arts Center, Monday through Friday, December 2-22, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Masks must be worn inside.

Students can vote for their favorite campus décor during the Office Decorating Contest, sponsored by the

Student Government Associ-

ation. A $250 donation will be given to the winning office’s favorite charity. Following the tree lighting ceremony on December 1, and throughout the holi-

day season, members of the local community are welcome to drive through Marywood’s campus to see the main Christmas display at the Arch and the other seasonal outdoor displays after 4:30 p.m. Additionally, Marywood’s award-winning, student-run radio station, VMFM 91.7, will once again become Christmas 91.7 and continue its traditional community gift of broadcasting commercial-free Christmas music, 24/7, beginning Wednesday, December 1, at 4 p.m., and continuing through New Year’s Eve. Those who do not live within the station’s local broadcast range can stream it for free online or through the Tunein app. Concerts include:

• Chamber Singers Holiday Concert, December 5, 4 p.m., at

the Marian Chapel. This performance will include the famous "Alleluia" by Randall Thompson, the popular setting of "Lux Aurumque" by Eric Whitacre and Carol Barnett's spectacular "Hodie," as well as carol settings and other sacred and secular music.

• Guitar Ensemble: Holiday Concert, December 8, 7 p.m., at the Marian Chapel.

Produced in partnership with Marywood’s Center for Global Engagement. Enjoy a musical holiday message that Marywood President Sister Mary Persico IHM wrote especially for the event, spoken by the student musicians in several different languages.

• String Project Holiday Gala Concert, December 9, 6:30 p.m., at the Sette LaVerghetta Center for

Performing Arts. This performance will include children and student teachers from Marywood's String Project. Enjoy holiday music from around the world.

Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate

Conception, the feast day of the IHM Sisters, will be celebrated on December 8, noon, in the Marian Chapel. During Advent, the IHM Sisters will videostream two Evening of Prayer Events on December 1, and December 15, both at 6:30 p.m., at:

https://video.ibm.com/channel/ihm-tv.

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MerryChri猀mas Merry Chri猀mas

We’re Making Spirits Bright at Marywood University during the Christmas season!

Sister Mary Persico, IHM Marywood President and the Marywood University Community » Christmas tree available for public viewing in the Liberal Arts Center Rotunda 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Mon.-Fri., December 2-22 »Commercial-free Christmas music on Marywood’s award-winning, student-run radio station, VMFM-91.7 December 1-New Year’s Eve » Check out info for concerts and more at marywood.edu/makingspiritsbright

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Holiday Traditions King’ s College at

Holiday traditions at

King’s bring excitement and hope to the community, as they mark the Christmas season. On December 3 the facilities team finds the most perfect freshly cut tree and the King’s campus becomes a winter

wonderland. Before the tree lighting, holiday gift shopping is available at the Christmas Fair in the center of campus. Vendors have everything from King’s merchandise to homemade one-of-a-kind items. While waiting for the tree lighting, guests gather in the center of the campus, enjoying hot cocoa and the sound of music from the Cantores Christi Regis Choir. The

Choir also hosts a concert at 7:30 p.m. on December 4, in

the Chapel of Christ the King. As the region enjoys holiday traditions, the King’s community wishes everyone a joyful holiday season. H

Penn State Scranton

Penn State Scranton will present a very special Annual

Holiday Concert as a gift to the Scranton community on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at 4 p.m. at The Peoples Security Bank Theater at Lackawanna College in downtown

Scranton. The concert will feature three musical groups: The Penn State Scranton Chorale – a mixed chorus of 25 singers consisting of students, faculty and staff; The Roc[k]tet – singers who perform in a show-choir style; and the Campus Jazz Band –which plays a variety of music from holiday music to Broadway to jazz to Latin American. Admission is free. For more information visit: 570-963-2500 or scranton.psu.edu H

Join us for our Free Holiday Community Concert Sunday, Dec. 5 @ 4 p.m.

The Peoples Security Bank Theater @ Lackawanna College 501 Vine Street, Scranton, PA

COVER ARTIST

Adelaide Treibley

Moscow • Western Wayne High School, Grade 12

Parents: Heather and Justin Treibley Siblings: Gabe Treibley and Rose Powel Extracurricular Activities: National Art Honors Society, National Honors Society, Spanish Club, Envirothon, FBLA, FCCLA and Science Olympiad.

Favorite Style of Art:

Realism. There is something magical about capturing exactly how the subject looks on paper.

Favorite Medium of Art:

Pen and ink. I love the way it looks and how much detail can go into a piece and how the texture is conveyed by line style. What Inspired the Cover: When I think of winter, I remember being a kid and making snowmen with my younger brother. The best part of winter was playing in the snow. I would spend hours outside just building forts or snowmen.

What has living through the pandemic taught me about life?

Life goes on, no matter how dismal things seem the world still turns. While most schools went virtual, Western Wayne stayed in person. I saw how for most other students, their entire world was confined to a house or a room. I’m thankful to be in person and still be able to see my friends during such a hard time in life. Post graduation plans: I am getting a degree in chemistry and I hope to go work as a lab technician.

How do I hope to change the world: I want to use my ability to create to help other people.

Who inspires me the most:

The other students in my

Advanced Studio Art Class are my biggest inspiration.

When I see the wonderful things they create it pushes me further to make more art.

Favorite aspect of NEPA: The environment here is always so pretty, and no matter the season it is beautiful outside. H

Holiday Gift Guide

Bella Faccias, Old Forge

The Blessing Bracelet Message: Be grateful for four people or things in your life on each of the four beads of the bracelet. The more you wear the bracelet and the more blessings you find, the more you will be blessed. In one year, if followed, you will be aware of a profound change in your life.” The Attitude of Gratitude. Starting at $29.00

800-401-8990

Van Gorders’ Furniture, Lake Wallenpaupack, Honesdale, Milford

Van Gorders’ Furniture carries unique lake-themed items like custom signs, barware and accent pieces for your home or rustic retreat.

570-253-1860 Alpacas of Sunshine Farm, New Milford

The Essential Sweater does it all! It’s a shrug, it’s a cardigan, it’s a hoodie, it’s a shawl collar! Available in a variety of colors. Best worn with a dark shirt and jeans to bring out its beautiful color and texture! 70 percent alpaca - 30 percent acrylic Reg $130, XL $140

570-465-3360

The BriarPatch at Thornhurst Nurseries, Thornhurst

Natural soy candles. Invigorating woodsy evergreen fragrances such as Forest Crunch and Frosty Pines. 14 oz. Jar $19.99 278 Pine Grove Rd, Thornhurst, PA. Follow us on Facebook 570-842-1266

Boccardo Jewelers, Scranton

Start your stack of Frieda Rothman stackable bracelets at this fine family-owned business that’s operated in downtown Scranton for 80 plus years. Starting under $200

570-344-9021

Edible Arrangements, Dickson City

Holly Jolly Music Bundle: You can select from five downloadable music albums. Gwen Stefani You Make It Feel Like Christmas $127.98

570-983-0621

Alpacas Of Sunshine Farm

At Alpacas of Sunshine

Farm in New Milford, PA Catherine and Don Hines have been raising alpacas at Sunshine Farm in

Milford for more than 23 years. Initially a breeding and educational farm, educa-

tional visits and shopping at the farm store are now the main objectives of the farm. Visitors are welcome year ‘round to learn about alpacas and shop at the store for items from raw alpaca fleece to finished lined alpaca jackets. Currently, there are 36 alpacas living at the farm and visitors can come into their pens to visit and pet those looking for attention. The store has gloves, scarves, socks, woman and men sweaters, coat, capes and yarn. There is no charge for visiting with the alpacas. Through the end of the year, any item $50 or more will receive 15 percent off when purchased at the farm store. Visit the farm at 2312 East Lake Road, New Milford. 570-465-3360 or 570575-1230. H

BOCCARDO JEWELERS

Boccardo Jewelers is a third generation full service jewelry store. We are one of the oldest family-owned and operated

jewelry stores in the area. We are proud to carry some of the top designers in jewelry as well as the top watch brands. We also specialize in jewelry repair, watch repair and corporate gifts. We offer financing and layaway.

ANNUAL HOLIDAY TRUNK SHOW THURSDAY DECEMBER 9

201 Jefferson Avenue Scranton, PA 570.344.9021

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SHOP OUR WEBSITE: boccardojewelers.com

Ski What’s New at Shawnee Mountain F

amily-focused and beginner- friendly Shawnee Mountain announces improvements to enhance its ski, snowboarding and snow tubing facilities for the upcoming winter season. New this year, purchase all tickets, rentals and lessons online.

Adding to its already impressive grooming capabilities, Shawnee Mountain purchased new grooming equipment for the upcoming season. Shawnee is also constructing a brand-new surface lift at their snow tubing park. All of Shawnee’s 23 trails, two terrain parks and the snow tubing park are groomed nightly. As part of a multi-year, multi-million-dollar snowmaking upgrade project, Shawnee has added three new fan guns in the beginner’s area and 55 new automated snowmaking hydrants on Bushkill and Pennsylvania. Snowmaking covers 100 percent of all Shawnee’s 125 acres of skiable terrain, of which 85 percent is now fully automated. An investment in new equipment in the eateries will also benefit skiers and guests. The lodges will now offer more grab and go options with fresh new interior design throughout. One thousand new pairs of skis, hundreds of new snowboards, boots and helmets will also offer renters excellent options. The Shawnee Mountain Rental Shop, one of the largest in the U.S., is able to outfit over 4,000 skiers and riders daily. Shawnee Mountain is wellknown as a beginner and family-friendly ski area, welcoming all levels of skiers and riders. Shawnee Mountain is located in the Pocono Mountains just off Exit 309 on Interstate 80.

Call 570-421-7231.

Follow Shawnee on Facebook. Email info@shawneemt.com Visit Shawnee Mountain online at: www.shawneemt.com H

Back in 1936, Ralph Van Gorder rented the bottom floor of the Jenkins Building on Honesdale, PA’s Main Street and placed an ad in the Wayne Independent saying he would buy anyone’s used furniture— “a single piece, an attic full or a house full.” was originally the National Hotel, has stood at the corner of Church and Sixth Streets since 1865. As the business continued to grow, Ralph’s son Don opened a second showroom on Route 6 near scenic Lake Wallenpaupack in 1978. Eventually, Don’s son Scott came on board and added Although he first named his busi- a unique focus on rustic ness the Honesdale Furniture Adirondack-style furnishings that Exchange, it has matured into an reflect the natural beauty of the 85-year-old fourth-generation Pocono Mountains, Catskills and family business now known as Upper Delaware River region. Van Gorders’ Furniture, featuring Since that time Van Gorders’ has quality name brands of the latest specialized in the furniture styles for every room. finest AmericanThree Big Showrooms in Milford, Hawley and Honesdale made rustic home furnishings. Business picked up quickly and In October 2014, Ralph soon realized the need to Van Gorders’ expand. He purchased a sprawl- Furniture once ing four-floor historic landmark again expanded in Honesdale, which is still in use into its third showtoday as Van Gorders’ flagship room at 321 Water showroom. The building, which

Street (Route 2001) in Milford, PA, just down the road from The Waterwheel Cafe. Scott’s three sons Derek, Dylan and Max now manage the three showrooms.

Quality Furniture Ready for Delivery

All of Van Gorders’ showrooms offer Sealy Mattress Galleries where customers can test out the newest Sealy Posturepedic and Stearns & Foster mattresses. And, the Honesdale location offers a La-Z-Boy Comfort Studio with hundreds of recliners and sofas of all styles and sizes. Van Gorders’ Furniture Right now, Sealy mattresses and Laz-Z-Boy recliners are in stock and ready for delivery. Celebrates 85 Years in Business Unlike the typical big box stores, all three of Van Gorders’ showrooms feature a unique mix of lodge-style furnishings that bring the outdoors inside.

Friendly Staff

Another factor contributing to Van Gorders’ 85 years of success is its caring and knowledgeable staff—many of whom have been with the business for decades. For more information, check out Vangorders.com or stop by one of its three welcoming showrooms soon for your shopping adventure! H

Eggnog is Available

November 10 thru January 1

No added RBST

(bovine growth hormone) We are a local dairy that milks our own cows and bottles our milk every day!

Farm 563-1702 Dunmore 207-0405 Clarks Summit 586-1288 Meadow Ave. Scr. 961-1645 Main Ave. W. Scr. 558-1680

Holiday ice cream cakes and ice cream pies - all locations

Award Winning Store Made Kielbasi Black Angus Choice Beef Variety of Store-Made Sausage Pork, Poultry, Lamb & Veal Full Variety of Deli Meats & Store Made Salads 16 First Place Awards!

25 M A D E I N P A

Manning Farm Dairy

Edible Arrangements

Since the 1920s, Manning Farm

Dairy has delivered fresh milk and ice cream products to

Northeast PA. Enjoy holiday treats such as egg nog, ice cream cakes and featured ice cream specials such as pumpkin, cinnamon, apple and peppermint stick. 570-563-1702

www.manningfarm.com

Edible Arrangements are perfect

for holidays and occasions of

all types. Featured promotions include an upcoming snowman arrangement that is so festive to give or receive. Visit their Facebook page or call 570-983-0621.

Bosak’s Choice Meats

ANortheast PA holiday is

not complete without Bosak’s award winning store-made kielbasa and sausage. Bosak’s Choice Meats has offered its specialities for nearly the past 20 years. Bosak’s fan favorite kielbasa comes in five flavors: fresh, smoked, smoked with cheese, turkey

and turkey cheese. They make it in three forms including rings, patties and sticks. Their store-made sausage comes in 10 flavors. The old fashioned butcher shop also offers a full variety of deli meats and store-made salads, prepared foods, custom cold cuts and kielbasa. In addition to kielbasa and sausage, best sellers for the holiday season include prime rib, ham and turkey. The Bosak family cuts, packs and grinds all their own meats. Bosak’s also offers the option for hunting customers to bring in deer, pheasant and other game for wild game processing to your liking! Throughout the years Bosak’s has collected several awards, including winners of first place trophies for its store-made meats and poultry as well as for its customer service. The Bosaks cut, package and grind all of their own meats and believe that the excellent meats they sell should be enjoyed to their fullest, which is why they love to give customers ideas on delicious meals. If you don’t know how to cook or are a beginner, ask them for help and they will happily share.

Though Bosak’s is a meat store, shoppers can find everything needed for a holiday meal, including fresh fish and bakery bread.

Lunch from Bosak’s consists of hot sandwiches and storemade soup, prepared fresh every morning. Bosak’s is located on the Burke Bypass in Olyphant. Call 570-383-

5260. www.bosakschoice-

meats.com. Custom orders are always welcome and gift certificates make recipients more than joyful. H

Wayne Bank’s Kristen Lancia Earns National Certification

Kristen E. Lancia, Assistant Vice

President and Marketing Officer for Wayne Bank, was recently awarded the Certified Financial Marketing Professional (CFMP) certification from the American Bankers Association (ABA). President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank, Lewis J. Critelli, noted “Earning the CFMP certification validates Kristen’s experience and depth of education in the bank marketing arena. We are so pleased to congratulate her on this admirable achievement.”

The CFMP certification is awarded to individuals who demonstrate excellence in financial services marketing. To qualify for the CFMP certification, individuals must have certain levels of experience and education in the financial services marketing profession, pass an exam and agree to abide by a code of ethics. The CFMP exam covers many areas including financial principles, laws and regulations, market research, characteristics of marketing plans and marketing components. Kristen began her career with Wayne Bank in 2012 and currently serves as the Assistant Vice President and Marketing Officer at Wayne Bank. She earned a B.S. in design and merchandising with a writing concentration from Drexel University and specializes in digital marketing. Kristen resides in Scranton with her husband, Ralph, and enjoys cooking, gardening and spending time outdoors. The American Bankers Association is the voice of the nation’s $22.5 trillion banking industry, which comprises small, regional and large banks that together employ more than 2 million people, safeguard $18 trillion in deposits and extend nearly $11 trillion in loans. Financial services professionals, working through ABA, initiated the CFMP certification and seven others in order to establish meaningful standards of knowledge in specialty areas of the financial services industry. ABA professional certifications formally recognize those who meet these standards and meet professional continuing education and development requirements.

Wayne Bank is a subsidiary of Norwood Financial Corp., Member FDIC, and is located in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. The Bank has 30 Community Offices serving Wayne, Pike, Monroe, Lackawanna, and Luzerne Counties in Pennsylvania, along with Delaware, Sullivan, Otsego, Ontario, and Yates Counties in New York State, including those offices operating under the Bank of Cooperstown and Bank of the Finger Lakes brands. The stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol— NWFL. H

Koziar’s Christmas Village

Nestled on a farm in Berks, arriving at Koziar’s is a little like coming to the North Pole. Millions of Christmas lights welcome visitors from

the darkness. The Koziar family has entertained thousands of guests for nearly 75 holiday seasons. What began as a private Christmas display created by William H. Koziar has grown into a major destination– even earning a place as one of the Top 10 Travel Attractions in Pennsylvania by the PA Travel Council. Tour the grounds at your own pace. Paved walkways wind through hundreds of holiday displays, lighted decorations and festive scenes. Two giant outdoor train setups chug through a miniature village and farm scenes. Small buildings along the way house scenes of holiday traditions. Peek through the giant windows to get a glimpse of Santa’s Post Office, an old-fashioned bakery, a candy shop and Santa’s Toy Shop plus beautiful Nativity scenes. Warm up with hot chocolate and warm cookies or other festival food. Koziar’s Christmas Village is open daily through January 1. www.koziarschristmas-village.com H