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he Kiwanis Wyoming County Fair was hosted Aug 29 - Sept 3 in Meshoppen. Above, Megan Kovacs, Rome, feeds “Sadie” the cow, from Vin-Deb Dairy at the Kiwanis Wyoming County Fairgrounds.
Event in honor of one assists recovery of six these men in regaining independence. The 5th annual moDALTON- Since the SGT Jan torcycle ride and Argonish Ride began in 2008, veterevent will take place ans and charities have benefited Sept. 9. from generous contributions to honMoney raised or the life of the Lackawanna CounSGT Jan from Jan’s Ride has ty native. Argonish been donated to Jan’s Ride was created by Talia Homes for Our Walsh, after her fiance, Army SGT Troops; Argonish’s favorite charities Jan Argonish, was killed in an amthrough the Scranton Area Foundabush in Afghanistan in August 27, tion and individual veterans. Homes 2007 while serving in the Pennfor Our Troops is an organization sylvania National Guard. dedicated to building or adapting In addition to attempts to bolster homes for injured veterans. the spirits of six brave young men For six veterans, individual donainjured during military service, tions from Jan’s Ride arrived in the funds raised during the first four form of monetary donations, care years of Jan’s Ride have been used packages and new/adapted homes to provide individual assistance to BY KASEY LYNN Abington Journal Correspondent
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Kiki’s Kreamery will serve mini parfaits and ice cream sandwiches at Rotary of the Abingtons’ ’Taste of the Abingtons.’
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Kiki’s Kreamery, 715 North State Street, Clarks Summit, will offer mini parfaits and ice cream sandwiches at the Rotary of the Abingtons’ “Taste of the Abingtons.” The event will be held Sept. 23 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Nichols Village Hotel and Spa, 1101 Northern Boulevard, Clarks Summit. It offers attendees the opportunity to sample food from dozens of local restaurants and eateries, enjoy entertainment and mingle. Stacey Selig, Kiki’s Kreamery owner, said this is the shop’s first year participating in the annual event, but she contributed previously through Down Home Rice Pudding. She said feels the Rotary is a “good organization to support” and she’s proud to give back to the community through it. Selig said one thing that makes Kiki’s Kreamery unique is the wide variety of desserts on the menu: everything from ice cream (both hard and soft serve), to brownies, to strawberry shortcakes. The shop also serves Italian water ice, which caters to customers with milk allergies, and no-sugar-added frozen yogurt, for those with other dietary needs. She said the comfortable indoor
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based on their needs. “We just want to make things as stress- free as possible,” said Walsh. “We want to get them (Veterans) as normal and back to every day life as we can.” The 2008 recipients, Carbondale natives Army SSG Earl Granville and Army SSG Michael Kacer were the first Veterans to be assisted by the Ride. Granville was injured in Afghanistan and lost his left leg. To aid in his recovery, a care package filled with items such as an Xbox360, DVDs and other items was sent to him while he recuperated. Later funds were donated to Homes for Our Troops to enable Granville’s home to be adapted for
Keystone College President Dr. Edward G. Boehm Jr., announced Sept. 4, that he will complete his final year as Keystone’s ninth president June 1, 2013, after 18 years, the longest presidential tenure in Keystone history. At the request of the Board of Trustees, he will then transition to the role of President Emeritus, continuing to serve the college in various duties on campus and in the community. Dr. Edward G. Boehm made the Boehm Jr. announcement to Keystone’s faculty and staff during a college-wide meeting Aug. 31, in Hibbard Campus Center. Keystone will begin a nationwide search for Boehm’s successor, with an announcement expected before the end of the 2012-2013 academic year. “It has been a great privilege and honor to serve as Keystone’s president for nearly two decades,” Boehm said. “During that time, Keystone has grown from a junior college to one of the most respected baccalaureate institutions in Northeastern Pennsylvania. This phenomenal accomplishment is due to the talent and tremendous dedication of the entire Keystone family, including our students, faculty, staff, and administration, supported by our board of trustees, alumni, and friends. We have accomplished so much during this time, but most importantly, we have accomplished it together. Regina (Keystone First Lady Regina Boehm) and I will never forget your kindness, compassion and most of all, your love of Keystone College.” “Ned Boehm will go down in Keystone history for his vital role in helping the college survive and prosper when the future was very much in doubt,” said Thomas “Tim” Speicher, ’72, chair of Keystone’s Board of Trustees. “We all owe him a great deal of gratitude for his numerous accomplishments and, most importantly, his tremendous dedication to Keystone College.” Boehm began his Keystone tenure in 1995, a time when the enrollment had dwindled to less than 400 students, and the school was in need of an infusion of
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Autumn fun awaits with the ABPA Tell the ABPA The Abington Business and Professional Association is seeking input from the community. “How are we doing as a small community? Are we benefiting you and your family and friends? Do you enjoy the events we host? Is there an event you would like to see happen here that we didn’t think of?” Send your thoughts at lauraabpa@aol.com
will discuss at the library how firms should update their marCLARKS SUMMIT - In the keting strategies based on their strengths and opportunities Abingtons, Autumn can be they foresee. Her session is just as fun-filled as the summer. That’s because the Abing- called “Keeping Your Small ton Business and Professional Business in Business: Polish Association (ABPA) promises Your Plan.” “We have held these training an array of upcoming events seminars before,” said Montefor the community. “One of the things about the negro. “This is our second ABPA is that we always try to season” On Oct. 10 from noon to 1 do something every season so p.m., manager of Internet that there is something in the business Keith Yurgosky will community going on,” said speak his session called “PinBarry Kaplan, ABPA president and owner of Everything terest and Social Media” at the library. Natural in Clarks Summit. “We appreciate the Small First, the Abington CommuBusiness Development Center nity Library will host three bringing these workshops right workshops from The Unito our business community,” versity of Scranton Small Business Development Center said library director Leah Duin conjunction with the ABPA cato Rudolph, who is working on a workshop called “Best called “Fall Small Business Practices Round Table” set for Series.” On Sept. 12 from Nov. 7 at the Clarks Summit noon to 1 p.m., agribusiness consultant Maria Montenegro Fire Hall on Bedford Street. BY BEN FREDA Abington Journal Correspondent
The Series is free to the public with lunch provided. Fall Fun in the Abingtons launches with the ABPA Scarecrow Competition. Just in time for the 2nd Friday Art Walk Oct. 12, local ABPA business owners will build display scarecrows in front of their businesses. The community will vote for their favorites in The Abington Journal online and via paper ballots. “One lucky community voter will win a gift certificate valid at each of thestores that are participating,” said Kaplan. Also during the 2nd Friday Art Walk, local photographer Joe Cummings will take Polaroid pictures of people inside Sanderson State Street Salon. Fall Fun in the Abingtons continues with pumpkin carvings Oct. 19 and 20. On October 19, pre-carved pumpkins will be displayed around the Abingtons in front of ABPA
sponsoring businesses. The next day, giant pumpkins will arrive for live carving demonstrations. Other festivities include trick-or-treating for children, local bands and See ABPA, Page 3
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Mark Crouthamel carves a pumpkin at Fall Fun in the Abingtons 2011.
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REMINDERS Friends of the American Can- you access to this fantastic Overeaters Anonymous meetevent.” cer Society will host ‘Drink to ings, First Presbyterian Church, Through the generosity of the Pink’ Sept. 7 from 5:30 to 8:30 201 Stone Ave., Clarks Summit, weekly, Wednesday, 7 p.m.; p.m. at the Midtown Sports Bar community, the American CanThursday, 9:30 a.m. and Sun., 4 cer Society offers free wigs to and Grill, Dupont. p.m. Info: 587.4313. In 2011, approximately 10,300 women who have suffered hair Abington Senior Community loss due to treatment, provides cases of breast cancer were Center Fall Classes, at 1151 patients rides to treatment, and diagnosed in Pennsylvania. Winola Road, Clarks Summit. shares hope, inspiration, and Northeastern Pa. is fighting Classes include: Oil Painting practical information for breast back against this disease by with Marylou Chibirka, Tuescancer patients. The American participating in the American days from 1 - 2:30 p.m. and 2:35 Cancer Society Making Strides Cancer Society funds lifesaving - 4:05 p.m (a 10-week session research and on a daily basis, Against Breast Cancer event. starting Sept. 4); Latin LanMembers of the community, provides the counseling and guage with Barry Phillips, day-to-day, 24-hour support to including Midtown Sports Bar Ph.D., Wednesdays from 1:30 help patients navigate through and Grill, Solid Cactus and the 2:30 p.m. (an 8-week session some of the hardest days of their band Plan B, will unite for a starting Sept. 12); and Watercollives. Happy Hour Fundraiser. or Painting with Al Ondush, According to Abington Area Community Classroom, learning Chinese can be Donations for raffles are beMaking Strides Chair Erin Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 2:30 exciting and easy. Allison Lai, shown, visiting lecturer at The University of ing accepted. For more informaMcFadden said , “To join in the p.m. (a 10-week session starting Scranton, brings the culture, food, music and people to life through her Mandafun and support Making Strides, tion, email mcfadSept. 13). Costs vary. Info: rin language course held Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Clarks den289@gmail.com. a minimum $5 donation gives 586.8996 or www.abingtonseGreen United Methodist Church. For more information about this and other niorcommunitycenter.com. classes, visit aacclass.org. Abington Youth Field Hockey League, for girls from 3-6 grades. Info: 586.7952. YOUTH BINGO Night, in the GatherFifth Annual Sgt. Jan Argon- 585.1355. BY DON MCGLYNN a weekend of good food, music EVENTS ing Room of Our Lady of ish Ride, at The Dalton Fire GO LACKAWANNA EDITOR and prayer, with a Mass schedCompany Fairgrounds, Bank September 10: The Abington Snows Church at 7 p.m. Cost: It’s been more than100 years uled for Sunday, Sept. 9, at September 22 St., Dalton. Registration from 8 Heights Civic League Fall Ban- no cover charge, $.50 per Prince of Peace Parish at10 a.m., since the families of many Old : Zombie Sur– 11 a.m., ride starts at noon and quet, Nichols Village Hotel and BINGO card. ComplemenForge residents immigrated here followed immediately by a procvivor Challenge, The ZSC is a other festivities at 2 p.m. Regis- Spa, 1101 Northern Blvd Clarks tary refreshments. Info: from Italy, but for one weekend ession of the carrying of the “zombie- infested” 5k/3.1 mile tration fee: $20/rider and $10/ Summt at 6:30 p.m. Club mem- 587.1390. every year those individuals get statue of Our Lady of Constantiobstacle course at an abandoned passenger. All motorcycles and bers are invited to bring a guest. nople to the chapel grounds. a sense of what home felt like mine site in Taylor. Runners will cars are welcome. Includes September 12: Info: 587.3101. This year’s menu includes for their ancestors. traverse more than 10 obstacles food, drinks, raffles, music and Keeping Your Small BusiDalton Fire Co. Ladies Aux. tripe, sofritto, gnocchi, meatball The Felittese Association will as well as the challenges of the more. Proceeds benefit local ness in Business Seminar Bingo, at 6:45 p.m. in the Dalplatters, porketta sandwiches, present its annual Felittese Festerrain as they evade the clutch- injured soldiers, the Sgt. Jan"Polish Your Plan", at the ton Fire Hall. Doors open at 6 sausage and pepper sandwiches, tival Sept. 7 through 9, at the es of “hyper” and “shambler” Michael Argonish Memorial Abington Community Library p.m. Also on Sept. 24. portabella mushroom sandFelittese Chapel grounds. This zombies. Proceeds benefit local fund and Homes for Our from 12 - 1 p.m. Presented by wiches, pasta fagioli, as well as year marks the 25th anniversary charities, including the LackaTroops. Info: www.jansrideMaria Montenegro. ParticipaSeptember 11: The UniItalian pastries, including cannosince the festival was revitalized wanna Heritage Valley, the Ann .com. nts will be encouraged to versity of Scranton’s Community li, biscotti, cheesecake, cookies in1987. Kutyna Kidney Fund, and the NEPA Career and College Outreach Fair, on campus from review their business plans Taylor Fire Companies. Cost: “The founding families came and the pizza fritta. Counseling Associates Student/ 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For local nonand develop updated strateprices vary. Info/tickets: Parent Information Night, at This year the festival will over here with their faith…and gies to overcome challenges profit organizations in need of www.infectscranton.com. No 6:30 p.m. at Nichols Village and take advantage of include the inaugural Race for they had a chapel built, and the volunteers. The Community registration on the day of the Hotel and Spa. Light refreshstrengths and opportunities. Outreach Office informs stufirst picnic was a celebration in Our Lady of Constantinople. event. ments will be served. Reservadents and student clubs interest- Co-sponsored by the Abing1907,” said Joe Terruso, Felittese The two-mile race and fun walk DAILY EVENTS tions/info: 702.5700. ed in service projects of volun- ton Business and Professional will be held Sept. 9, beginning at Association board member. Clarks Green United MethoAssociation, the Abington teer opportunities that exist at the Old Forge High School The festival is modeled after dist Church Community Picnic, local organizations. Info/regisSeptember 6: United Way Community Library and The football field, located at 3011st one that is being held the same Kick-off Clam Bake, at Cooper’s at 11 a.m. All are invited to University of Scranton Small ter: ellen.judge@scranton.edu weekend in Felitto, a town in the St., and ending at the Felittese enjoy food, games and worship or 941.7429. Registration dead- Business and Development Seafood House, 701 N. WashChapel grounds,145 3rd St., Old province of Salerno, Italy. ington Ave, Scranton. Cost: $30. (at 10 a.m.). Center. Cost: free. Regisline: Sept. 4. Forge. Registration will begin at Both festivals are held to Prayer and Healing GatherReservations (deadline Aug. tration (required): 587.3440. The Knights of Columbus the high school at 8 a.m., with honor Our Lady of Constantiing for Sept. 2011 Flood Victims, 31): ekozloski@uwlc.net. the race at 9 a.m. Cost to particinople, who has been venerated at Lazybrook Park in TunkDalton Fire Co. Ladies Aux. pate in the race is $15. For dein the town of Felitto since1790. meeting, starting at 6:30 p.m. in hannock from 2 - 4 p.m. The tails, visit http://www.faceThe Felittese Festival in Old the Dalton Fire Hall. New mem- gathering will include a special book.com/mobileprotection#!/ Forge is designed to bring deprayer service followed by laybers are welcome. scendants of Felitto together for events/110422559104909/ ing on of hands for healing, music by Kingdom Come, face September 8: Community painting, Nature Center crafts, Benefit and Chicken BBQ, at Clarks Green Assembly of God storytelling and more. There will be special recognition of Church, 204 S. Abington Rd. from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Hosted by EMTs, police, fire fighters and Guided Men, the men’s ministry other front line workers. Info: 889.5758 for more information. at Clarks Green Assembly of American Association of God Church. Includes: live all day by various bands and The town of Nicholson will University Women Scranton music all day, face painting, performers presented by Mike celebrate the 97th anniversary of bake sale and more. Cost: $9 for Branch Meeting, at Glen Oak Hawver of the Nicholson Guitar the Nicholson Bridge, also adults and $6 for children under Country Club in Clark Summit Studio. The T Town Twirlers known as the Tunkhannock at 2:30 p.m. Guest Speaker 12. Info/tickets: 586.8286 or Viaduct, Sept. 9. Activities will from Tunkhannock will provide Regina Petrauskas will talk stop by the church. entertainment and the Wyoming take place on Main Street near about her summer sojourn to Komen NEPA Race for the the intersection of Routes 11 and County Players will perform Cure, at the Courthouse Square Lithuania. Reservations (reexcerpts from “Dolly Parton: 92 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. quired): 563.1417. in Downtown Scranton at 8:30 Almost 60 vendors will offer a The Musical.” The Abington Heights Civic a.m. (registration at 6 a.m.) rain League, Inc. Third Annual LivThe day will end with drawvariety of products such as or shine. Participants in this ing Pink Ribbon of Hope, at annual 5K coed run/walk and ings for two raffle prizes. homemade jams, locally harone mile fun walk must register Abington Area Community For more information about vested honey, specialty popcorn, and wear the race bibs. Register/ Park at 1 p.m. In support of the event, which is organized by photography, artwork, jewelry, Steve Pronko Diamonds is selling T-shirts, shown above, to Breast Cancer Awareness info: www.komennepa.org. the Nicholson Women’s Club, crafts, collectables, food and benefit the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter at its locations in month. All are invited and asked Clarks Summit and Dickson City. The shirts cost $10 each call Karin at 570.942.6747 or more. to wear a pink shirt. Info: September 9: Nicholson Diane at 570.942.4443. Live music will be provided and full proceeds benefit the shelter. Bridge Day, on Main Street, Nicholson, Routes 11 and 92, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Includes ISSN. 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In an article regarding the upcoming Earth Art Trail at the Abington Area Community Park, which ran Aug. 29, the names of two of the three participating artists were omitted. The three artists include: Leela Baikadi, of Dalton, contributing a watercolor; Jennifer Brandon, of Waverly, with an oil-on-canvas piece and Joan Matsui, Clarks Summit, who created a Chigirie Japanese torn paper collage. We regret the error.
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Shown are past chairpeople for the Waverly Community House Antique Show and Sale. Seated from left, are Janet Taylor ’79, Holly D’Agata ’91, Sandy Durbin ’04, Polly Metzger ’00, Patti Thomas ’12, Linda Sproul ’75. Standing: Maria Beardell Wilson ’98, Nora Fox ’96, ’97, ’06; Lois Lewis ’73; Regina Boehm ’01, Amy Broadbent ’07, Liana Walsh ‘92
AT RIGHT: Zachary Rister and Julia Antonio play on the slides at the carnival. BELOW: Elizabeth Elaine Walker , center, gets her face painted at the carnival by Brynn Kizer, left, and Monica Pacyna.
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End of the show
Final antique event in Waverly area in the late 1800s, according to Denise Reinhart, Waverly “The Last Waverly Antiques Comm Development and MarShow and Sale” will be about keting Director. Throughout the wonderful dealers in a beautiful years, the event has grown to setting, said Patti Thomas, who include heirlooms, rare handis at the helm as organizer of crafted pieces, linens, objects the final show to be held Sept. d’art, glass, china, silver and 15, 10 .am. to 5 p.m. and Sept. porcelain. 16, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the WaDealers for this year’s show verly Community House, 1115 will include Anne’s Treasures, N. Abington Road, Waverly. Antique & Estate Jewelry, AunCo-chair is Lisa Wahl. tie Pip’s, Bittersweet Antiques, “This is the last show and Cider Mill Antiques, From The we’re thrilled to have the show Attic, Julia A. Brennan Jewelry, and a lot of dealers that have Nick’s Furniture Service, Seribeen here for many, many ous Collector, The Pineapple years,” said Thomas, chair. House, Ernest Kionke An“I’m happy to contribute and tiques, David Hoffmann’s Fine bring people together that have Antique Glass & Porcelain in been connected to this show for Tunkhannock and W.V. Estates. many years.” Nora Fox, dealer chair, said A luncheon will be catered of the antiques to be offered by by Chef Mark Siebert and the dealers, “The Waverly Antiques culinary arts department of Show and Sale has always been Chef’s Table at Keystone Colknown for quality wares; jewlege, and an assortment of des- elry, furniture, books and prints, serts will be available for purglass and porcelain, to name a chase under the tent. few. I feel very sentimental In October 1943, the show because I chaired the dealers in debuted as a “White Elephant past years, three consecutively, Sale” and featured items from and then acted as chair for the the homes of Waverly residents whole show the following year. whose ancestors settled in the This being the last show, I BY JOAN MEAD-MATSUI Abington Journal Correspondent
FUN begins
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A Back to School Carnival for all ages was hosted at Abington Heights High School Aug. 31.
Shawn Arcus, center, enjoys the carnival with his children, Colin, left and Cameron.
thought ‘Oh my gosh,’ I have to take the dealers again because I have really developed a rapport with them, I feel like I know them all. I wish all of them a warm farewell.” Eventgoers should also make it a point to stop by Almost Antiques, located on the lower level of the Comm. A Waverly Antiques Show Preview Party and Archives Project Debut will be held Sept. 14, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to the debut exhibit of “The Gift of Community” “drawn from the Comm Classroom and Archives Project Collection,” in the Constance Reynolds Belin room. Also featured in the exhibit are highlights from the Waverly Antiques’ sale for the last 69 years. Ticket prices for the antiques show and sale are $6 and $20 for the preview party, which includes cocktails, hors d’ oeuvres, desserts, and live entertainment. Proceeds from the preview party will benefit the archive project. The Antiques Show and Sale is sponsored by Marworth. For more information, call 570. 586.8191, extension 5, or visit waverlycomm.org.
Waverly police officer hired said the developers originally sought120 lots, decreased to 80, but still want it built WAVERLY - At the Aug. in wetlands. White suggest27 Waverly Township meeted that Jones send a letter ing, Angelo Rudolfi was stating his concerns about hired as a full- time police the preservation of the wetofficer for Waverly and lands, storm water runoff sworn in by Solicitor Atty. and hydraulic concerns to Andrew Hailstone. Ruthe DEP and the U.S. Army dolfi’s family and police Corp. of Engineers. HailChief Kenneth James atstone plans to acquire more tended to share in the occainformation on the matter. sion. A computer and electronWaverly resident Dick ics recycling drive will be Jones voiced his concern held Sept. 28 and 29 at the about lots for development ABINGTON JOURNAL/BRITTNEY PIERCE Summit Christian Academy being sold which he said Waverly Police Officer Angelo Rudolfi is sworn in by Attorney Andrew on Griffin Pond Road, S. are located on preserved Hailstone Abington Twp. Starting wetlands. Without the wetlands. They are the respon- next year, computers will cerned as well. White said lands, he said, nothing no longer be accepted into holds rain water and the run that after speaking to Town- sibility of the U.S. Army ship Engineer Ned Slocum, Corp. of Engineers and the regular garbage and will off becomes a hydraulic need to be disposed of at a he discovered the township Department of Environissue. Township Manager recycling facility. mental Protection. Jones has no control over wetBill White said he is conBY BRITTNEY PIERCE Abington Journal Correspondent
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$1,876 raised for Alzheimer’s Clarks Summit Senior Living, 950 Morgan Hwy., presented a check Aug. 29 for $1,876 to the Alzheimer’s Association from proceeds raised at a recent event, “Festival of Nations,” held on community grounds. Shown, from left, front row:
Sales Director Sue Chapin and resident Kathleen Krankel; back row: Food and Dining Director Neil DeAngelo, resident John Thomas, Executive Director Darlene Price, resident Lois Jones and Alzheimer’s Association Representative Barbara Wilson.
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responds to it.” Fall events will continue with an ABPA night out with the ladies in mind. Diva Night Out in the Abingtons, for women, will be a night of music, shopping and pampering and silent auctions. Diva Night will be held Oct. 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Nichols Village Hotel and Spa. Women who attend will receive “swag bags,” full of free gifts. Booth space for businesses that cater to women is available. $50 for members and $100 for non-members. Contact Sonia Wysochanski, board member of the ABPA and owner of Kidazzle and the Drapery Shop, at 570.586.9792 to reserve a space. Sponsors are needed for Diva Night. “We have wonderful sponsors, who make this event happen because it’s their money that puts forth the event,” said Wysochanski. “These are
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glassblowing by Keystone College alumnus Mike Swanson. Also Oct. 20, Heritage Baptist Church will host the Fall Carnival & Scarecrow- Making Party from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The ABPA will provide frames and straw for people to build scarecrows. Clothes for the scarecrows won’t be provided but attendees are invited to bring them. These scarecrows will be displayed around the Abingtons from Oct. 21 to 31. The carnival will also feature face painting, pony rides, complimentary food, giveaways, entertainment and more. “The ABPA is very excited to have a new event like the Fall Fun in the Abingtons,” said Laura Ancherani, executive director of the ABPA. “We hope that the community
friendly people in town. We love when they shop with us. …the whole premise is: giving back to the community.” From Nov.16 to 18, Clarks Summit will be the locale for the ABPA annual Holiday Open House “Home for the Holidays.” Businesses around the Abingtons will open their doors while Santa and Mrs. Claus greet people downtown. Carolers will provide holiday spirit with their songs . The town will be filled with decorations and live music. On Sept. 27 and Dec. 6, the ABPA will host fall and holiday mixers. The Sept. 27 event will be hosted at ERA One Source Realty in South Abington Township. The latter will take place at Pro Active Family Chiropractic in the Abington Shopping Center. Both events run from 5:3 to 7:30 p.m. with refreshments and an opportunity for the business community to meet.
“We’re here as part of the community,” Kaplan said of ABPA. “We get to know so many people in town. We really try to serve their needs and we’re dedicated to making the community a better place to live. Businesses in Clarks Summit make the community a more livable community so that the services and goods that people need are here in their hometown.” And although not everyone is thinking about winter just yet, The Clarks Summit Festival of Ice already has a theme for the 2013 season, which will be on Presidents Day weekend Feb. 15 to 18: “Subzero Superhero.” Carvers will make America’s favorite comic superheroes as well as their villains out of ice for display. “We’ll be turning Clarks Summit into Gotham City or Metropolis,” said Kaplan. Clarks Summit resident
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Committee members prepare for the 2011 Diva Night in the Abingtons.
Mark Schultz, creator of the comic strip Prince Valiant will participate in the Comic Con (comic book convention). There will also be a costume contest. “The best festival is the Ice Festival,” said Clarks Summit resident John Marra. “They get better every year because there are more vendors and they draw more people. I like the ice carvings because
they’re fantastic. There’s a lot of stuff for the kids.” “The events serve the community by creating interesting activities so that people can have fun and enjoy living in the Abingtons,” said Kaplan. “It highlights the talent, richness, diversity and the depth of variety that’s offered in the community, which is part of why it’s such a wonderful place to live.”
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Margie Award to be presented The Margie Award was established in memory of Margie Holodnak Davis by her family. She was a victim of domestic violence who was killed age of 26 by her estranged husband June 9, 1980. The award, established in 2006 to mark the 26th anniversary of
her death, is presented to an individual who defines her character, love of life, family and community. The recipient of this award must be actively involved with the Women’s Resource Center. This year’s award will be presented to the recipient at a Woman’s Resource Center event Sept.
20. Shown, from left: Committee members Patrick O’Malley, Christine O’Malley, Patrick Mark O’Malley II, WRC Director Peg Ruddy and Matt O’Malley holding the 2012 Margie Award, Mary Theresa O’Malley Ruddy and Leo Ruddy.
Hillside Harvest Moon Fest set for Sept. 29 opening for the Earth Air Trail, and the Plein The Abington Area Community Park will host Hillside Harvest Moon Fest Sept. 29 from Air Artists of the Abingtons. The Abington Lions Club and Duffy’s cof11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature Pumpkin Chunkin’, a feehouse will have food for sale. home run derby, live music by Quietmen, art
Name: Hazel Age: Adult Sex: Female Breed: Shepherd mix About me: I have been around children for 10 years and get along well with other dogs. Remember to contact the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter at 586.3700 if your pet is lost or goes astray.
The Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Rd., Clarks Summit, is open for the adoption of pets from noon to 4:30 p.m., daily. Wish list items are always appreciated, especially cat litter and paper towels.
Adopt a cage at the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter for one month and your $20 donation will go toward care and feeding of the animal in that cage for the month you choose. A card will be placed on the cage identifying the sponsor for that month. Send the following Adopt-a-Cage information, including name, address, city, state and zip, phone number, sponsor month, choice of dog, cat or small animal cage and how you would like your sponsor card to appear, along with $20 for each cage to The Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Rd., Clarks Summit, PA 1841 1.
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id you know the sun is almost a million miles in diameter? That means if someone were to cut it in half and draw a line across the center, that line would be almost a million miles long. The sun is so big it could fit about a million planets the size of the earth inside of it. The earth is about 93 million miles away from the sun. Thomas Cupillari has been the director of the astronomy observatory at Keystone College since it first opened 39 years ago, but he said facts like these still amaze him and make him exclaim, “Gee whiz!” He said he first became interested in astronomy, which is the study of the universe, when he was attending graduate school. Ever since he was a boy, he wanted to be a scientist. Jo-Ann Kamichitis is the associate director at the observatory and she said she has loved astronomy since her father took her outside at night to look at the stars when she was a child. Now, she and Mr. Cupillari help visitors at the observatory learn about astronomy and look at the night sky through their big telescope, called The Clark Refractor Telescope. Every Wednesday and Friday from Sept. 5 through Nov. 9, the observatory is open at 7:30 p.m. to visitors of all ages to see a
MY DREAM JOB MEET JOE VAN WIE: Age: 34 Hometown: Scranton Job Title: CEO executive producer of JVW Inc. Favorite subject in school? Philosophy & theology If you could be a science fiction character who would it be? Lord Vader (Star Wars villian) When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A priest. What book would you bring if you were stranded on the moon? The " moon" for dummies. Coolest part of your job: That it has never been a job. Favorite place in the universe: I need to travel more to answer this, but for now it is Antony Piazza Esq. ’s attic in Green Ridge.
slideshow about outer space and look through the telescopes. The Clark Refractor Telescope is kept inside a large white dome. The observatory also has some smaller telescopes and two computer operated telescopes in another building with a roof that rolls off to reveal the sky. For more information about the observatory, visit www.keystone.edu/observatory.
Meet the observatory stars Thomas Cupillari Job title: Director Lives in: Factoryville Age: 73 Best part of his job: Showing people parts of the universe they’ve never seen before Favorite place in the universe: Double star cluster in Perseus What he wanted to be when he grew up: A biologist or physicist Dream superpower: To know the answers of the universe. Jo-Ann Kamichitis Job title: Associate Director Lives in: Scranton Age: 68 Best part of her job: Interacting with people of all ages Favorite place in the universe: M17 Swan Nebula What she wanted to be when she grew up: A teacher Dream superpower: To fly into outer space.
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The directors at the observatory recommend these online resources for armature astronomers of all ages: • Uncle Al’s Sky Wheels are star maps called “planispheres,” which are used to locate and identify constellations and stars visible during different times of the year. They can be downloaded at: http://www.handsonuniverse.org/activities/uncleal/ • Find an updated evening sky guide at skymaps.com every two months. • Visit http://lackawannaastronomicalsociety.org for information about a local astronomy club. • Want to know if that UFO you saw was just a satellite? Get satellite tracking info at heavens-above.com. • Get the latest space weather conditions at spaceweather.com.
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The Clark Refractor Telescope at Keystone College’s Thomas G. Cupillari ’60 Observatory weighs 2,500 pounds.
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RACHEL EZRIN Want in on the science fiction craze? Try out some items from this top 10 list by local teen, Rachel Ezrin: • Minecraft Rarely does a video game offer the player a chance to create their own world, and Minecraft breaks from tradition by offering exactly that. A world driven by both the creation and destruction of Test yourself with TRIVIA blocks, the from My Edition player can Columnist form buildKento Matsui. ings, invenEXCLUSIVELY tions, and online at works of art. theabington If merely journal.com/ building is myedition.html not exciting enough for the average sci-fi enthusiast, various mobs (short for mobiles) such as the zombie, skeleton, and spider are combatable. • Transformers A young man purchases an Autobot, mistaking it for a regular vehicle. The ancient struggle of Decepticon versus Autobot erupts on earth, while the young man is the clue to an ultimate power. Transformers is rated PG-13 for violence and profanity. See Opinion, Page 6
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said, “were the ones I was able to film in my own backyard and bring some of the most talented people in the independent film industry.” In the fall, he will be at work on a horror film. He recently wrapped up a comic book thriller, “The Paragon Cortex, written and directed by John Kilker and produced by Christian Huennebeck, expected to be released this winter. “It was a great experience to work with two of the area’s most talented filmmakers and storytellers and work on one of the best projects
he coolest part of Joe Van Wie III’s job is that to him, it doesn’t seem like work. He is 34 years old and works for JVW, Inc., a company in Scranton that makes movies and advertisements. He is the company’s CEO and executive producer. He produced many feature films and was the line producer on "The Paragon Cortex", executive producer on the movie "Forged" and associate producer of "La Soga." But is his work glamorous and exciting? Van Wie said, “No, it’s hard and terrifying, but in the same respect it’s rewarding and the only way I would want to spend my time here that while I am stuck on Earth.” I’ve He has worked with many independent film ever actors, including Adam Sandler (when he had been a a small role in “You Don’t Mess With the Zopart of han,”) Martin Lawrence, Clint Eastwood and with Bruce Willis. two Van Wie said when he was a boy he started local to interpret life through what he saw in movies. guys that I “I think as a young man it was always comadmire and forting to know I was able to relate to my trust. I’m grandfather by watching Westerns and seeing very excited theathe same movie he saw. It was the first time I for it to hit ters.” felt I could relate to adults, through the experience of watching a film together.” ABINGTON JOURNAL/JOAN MATSUI He said the most exciting parts of his career Joe Van Wie peers through a camera. were the projects he created. Examples of his work can be found on “The ones that meant the most to me,” he his website, www.jvwinc.net.
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An Explorer’s Guide to the Universe: Astronomical Observations: Astronomy and the Study of Deep Space. Edited by Erik Gregersen. For student research and general reading that includes the history of astronomical observation from many experts in the this field. An Explorer’s Guide to the Universe: The Inner Solar System: The Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. Edited by Erik Gregersen. Discover the mysteries of the inner solar system and the scientific strides made to explain it. An Explorer’s Guide to the Universe: The Milky Way and Beyond: Stars, Nebulae, and Other Galaxies. Edited by Erik Gregersen. We’re familiar with the solar system, now what’s beyond it? A fascinating exploration beyond the solar system. An Explorer’s Guide to the Universe: The Outer Solar System: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and The Dwarf Planets. Edited by Erik Gregersen. Although most space exploration occurs with the inner solar system, there’s much to be learned from the outer solar system. An Explorer’s Guide to the Universe: The Universe: A Historical Survey of Beliefs, Theories, and Laws. Edited by Erik Gregersen. Astronomy, then and now. For additional titles visit theabingtonjournal.com/ myedition.html
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Taylor Swift from head to toe taylor from hair to heel swift she is beautiful like a meadow she is in my heart she also makes music
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Which science fiction characters do you think would win in a space battle? Star Trek’s Captain Kirk vs. Star War’s Luke Skywalker…Futurama’s Leela vs. Star War’s Princess Leia…Doctor Who’s Dalek vs. Star War’s Storm Trooper? Share your vote at Carrie Fisher theabingtonjournal.com.
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Continued from Page 5 • The Maze Runner Series Set within a sun-scorched world, fifty young boys are unknowingly employed in an experiment for the betterment of a decaying society. Enter the newest arrival to their world, a boy named Thomas, who helps to bring about the end of their somewhat peaceful existence. • Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood A pair of brothers set out to discover the legendary philosopher’s stone; Instead, what they find is a military corruption scandal that threatens their entire world. • X-Men
Two mutants travel to a school for super-powered humans, where they must fight a terrorist organization with similar powers. X-Men is rated PG-13 for violence and intense scenes. • The Leviathan Trilogy In a world defined by two separate powers, Clankers and Darwinists, a young girl and an Austrian prince must ban together in order to survive the tragedies and hardships of WWI. • Maximum Ride After escaping from “The School,” a member of the flock is kidnapped, and so begins a crosscountry trip to save her • Jurassic Park An eccentric entrepreneur creates a theme park centered around dino-
saurs in this 1993 classic. Eager to calm frightened investors, he calls upon three highly noted scientists to ensure the park’s overall safety. Jurassic Park is rated PG-13 for violence, profanity, and intense scenes. • Time Riders Three teens, all from different periods of time, are recruited into an agency that fixes broken history. • Artemis Fowl In order to restore his family fortune, a young man kidnaps the head of a prestigious company, a spit-fire female fairy that doubles as a member of a secret police force. What adventures ensue can only be described as hilarity and wise-cracking at its personal best.
STAR CRAFT & GAME Did you know not all stars are white like they appear to be at first glance? If you look very carefully on a dark and cloudless night, you might be able to see stars that are red, yellow, white and blue. The temperature of a star determines its color, just like a camp fire. Have you ever roasted marshmallows over a fire and noticed part of the fire was blue, part orange and another part yellow? The hottest part of the fire, which is the part closest to the burning logs, often burns blue. The center appears orange or yellow. At the edges, where the fire is least hot, it glows red. It works the same way with stars. The blue ones are the hottest and the white ones second hottest. The yellow stars are cooler than the white ones and red stars are the coolest of them all. Want to know more about the color and temperature of stars? Visit kidsastronomy.com. Think that’s pretty cool? (Or is it hot?) Try out this craft and game idea from Children’s Librarian Mary Ann McGrath, from the Abington Community Library: What you will need: • Red, yellow, white and blue construction paper • Scissors • Star-shaped cookie cutter • Pencil, pen or marker • Adhesive backed magnetic tape • Two drinking straws or unsharpened pencils • Two 18 inch pieces of string • Piece of black poster
board To make the game: 1. Using the cookie cutter, trace star shapes on construction paper and cut them out. (Ask an adult for help with the scissors.) You’ll need 10 red, 8 yellow, 6 white and 3 blue stars. 2. Write the point value on the back of each star: Red = 2, yellow = 4, white = 6 and blue = 10. 3. Cut ½ inch pieces of adhesive backed magnetic tape and attach a piece to the front of each star. 4. Make two poles using the drinking straws or pencils by tying a piece of string about 18 inches long to one end of each. Then put the other end of each string between two ½ inch pieces of magnetic tape. 5. Cut a large circle (about 20 inches in diameter) from a piece of black poster board to make the “night sky.” To play the game: First, place the “night sky” on the floor or a table and mix up the stars, then scatter them on top. Next, players should take turns “catching” stars with one of the poles. Players may not move the stars by hand, only with the poles. When all the stars are “caught,” each player should add up his or her points. The highest score wins.
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After 30 years, the Abington Heights High School class of 1982 still has the highest attendance out of all of the reunions that have gone through the district. About 305 students graduated and every five years there are always more than 100 alumni in attendance. The reunion started with a welcome reception Aug. 10 at the State Street Grill. The class held a fundraiser to benefit Liberty Reins Ranch, an Equestrian Center and co-educational program that provides services for disabled veterans and their immediate family members living in Pa. The ranch runs on donations and is owned by Deborah Basalyga.
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Members and friends of Country Alliance Church held the Grain of Hope Walkathon at the Newton Recreation Center Aug. 11. Shown walking, front: Stephen Kircher and his wife Rita Kircher from Newton, with their dog Maggie, with Jaime Schultz, back left, and her daughter Ashlyn Schultz, back right, from Ransom.
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seating also plays a big part in the business, which is open from 12 to 10 p.m. seven days a week. Of the event, Selig said she looks forward to meeting new people each year and finding new favorite meals, as well as new local places to eat. “Bring your appetite,” she advised this year’s newcomers, “because the variety of food is outstanding.”
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Want to taste? What: Rotary Club of the Abingtons Eighth Annual Taste of the Abingtons When: Sept. 23 from 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Nichols Village Hotel and Spa, 1101 Northern Boulevard, Clarks Summit Cost: $25 (Proceeds benefit numerous Rotary projects) Tickets: Available from any Rotary Club of the Abingtons member or by calling 586.3135
The Boehms have become respected leaders in the community, taking active roles in many civic and community organizations. For example, they jointly received the B’nai B’rith Amos Lodge No.136 Americanism Award and served as co-chairs for the United Way of Lackawanna County 2003-2004 Campaign Fund Drive. Prior to his position at Keystone, Boehm was a senior vice president for institutional advancement at Marshall University in West Virginia. He also held senior administrative positions at American University and Texas Christian University. He has a bachelor’s degree from Frostburg State University in Maryland and a master’s degree and doctorate from American University. Edward and Regina Boehm are the parents of two sons, Evan and wife Melissa, and Andrew and wife Sarah, and grandparents of Grant Edward Boehm and Catherine Beckett Boehm.
Dorothy J. White August 25, 2012
Dorothy J. White, 96, longtime resident of Northbrook, Ill., Clarks Summit and Lake Winola, and Indialantic, Fla., died in Lombard, Ill., Saturday, Aug.25. She graduated from Central High School in Scranton, and Keystone Junior College and earned her Registered Nurse diploma at the former West Side Hospital in Scranton. She was a visiting nurse and did private-duty nursing for many years in the Scranton area. She was also a staff nurse at the polio hospital in Harrisburg and a school nurse in Northbrook, Ill., for more than 20 years. She was born March 26, 1916, in Scranton and was the daughter of John T. and Dorothy Jones who emigrated from Wales in1911. Her father was a Welsh tenor who sang in churches and performed oratorios throughout northeast Pennsylvania. Dorothy was the widow of Roger N. White who died in 2004. Married for 63 years, they were parents of four surviving children, Craig White (Mary Ellen) of Mahwah, N.J., Suzanne Yeager (Jesse) of St. Paul, Minn., Barbara Pierce of Kirkwood, Mo., and Judith Kinn (Michael) of Glen Ellyn, Ill. Dorothy is survived by nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a sister, Catherine J. Hammerman of Clarks Summit. Her brother, C. Henry Jones, M.D., was a Scranton ophthalmologist, who died in1991. Six nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews survive her. Roger and Dorothy were active in their communities and known for volunteer and financial contributions to non-profit organizations including The Rotary Club, their churches, including the United Baptist Church of Scranton, Keystone College, Pennsylvania State University and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. They were devoted to family and loved to visit with children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. They traveled through Roger’s service in the Navy during WW II and his time as executive director of the Illinois State Medical Society. They enjoyed gatherings in Florida and their home on Lake Winola. During the last few years of her life, she resided at Beacon Hill Health Center in Lombard, Ill. The family would like to thank the staff at Beacon Hill for their kindness and is grateful for the services provided by Peace Hospice. A memorial service for Dorothy will be held at11 a.m., Sept.6, at the Leonard Memorial Home in Glen Ellyn, Ill. A private family service will be held at noon, Sept. 8, at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, Clarks Summit. Visitation at11a.m. The family requests memorials in Dorothy’s name be sent to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, New York Chapter, 432 Park Ave. South,15th Floor, New York, NY10016 or via the chapter’s website at www.jdrf.org/nyc. To leave an online condolence, visit www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome.com.
Sludge work helps in Factoryville, Clinton Twp. BY SUSAN REBENSKY Abington Journal Correspondent
FACTORYVILLE - Sewer Operator Steve Swift noted at the Factoryville Borough/ Clinton Township Joint Municipal Sewer Authority meeting Aug. 15 that after re-work on the return sludge line was completed by BCM Contractors at their cost, the sewer
plant is working well. Swift said he feels that the recent fix did not fully remedy the problem, because the flow has an inadequate slope of the line which can only be corrected with re-piping. He also informed the board that he recently took the certification test and was unofficially notified that he passed.
After Swift’s announcement, the board decided that they will no longer seek a temporary operator for the plant. In other business: the department collected on several sewer accounts which had liens on them and the board received the first loan payment bill due in September.
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OBITUARY Norma Dow
Also surviving are two sons, Steve with whom she resided, August 31, 2012 Russ and wife Stacy, S. Lake Tahoe, Calif.; a daughter, Cherie and husband Steve Evans, Norma Beatrice Mac- Rochester, N.Y.; a step grandchild, Erin; and 2 step great Millan Dow, grandchildren Riley and Mia. Clarks SumThe family would like to mit, died Friday morning, thank Norma’s wonderful caregivers in Arizona, Jamie Aug. 31, at home after a long illness, at age and Simone and in Pennsylvania, Sue, Stacey and Elana. 88. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Roger L. They would also like to express their appreciation to the nurses Dow. and staff at Traditional Home Born in Boston, Mass., she Health and Hospice was the daughter of the late A funeral service will be Norman and Beatrice Macheld Sept. 5 at 11a.m. at the Millan. Lawrence E. Young Funeral Norma worked as a bank Home, 418 S. State St. Clarks teller at several area banking institutions, retiring from PNC. Summit Pa, 18411. Interment She was a favorite with all the will be private at the convecustomers, known for her great nience of the family in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Waverly. smile and quick wit. Memorial contributions in She was a kind -hearted person who made friends with Norma’s name may be made to everyone she met. Her joy and the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Rd., So. laughter were infectious. She Abington Twp., PA 18411; or was a genuine caring friend the Northeast PA Alzheimer’s who will be dearly missed by Assn., 57 N. Franklin Street, all who knew her. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 She loved to play golf and To send an online condocards both locally in the summer and at her winter home in lence, visit www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome.com. Mesa, Ariz.
Margaret Yash Gilligan August 27, 2012
Margaret Gilligan, of Clarks Green, died Monday evening, Aug. 27, at Mountain View Care Center in Scranton. She was the wife of the late James H. Gilligan, Dunmore, who died in 1975. Born in Dunmore, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Yancisin Yash. She graduated Dunmore High School in 1950 and went on to become a certified bookkeeper, retiring from Harnischfeger Industries. Margaret was a volunteer for The American Red Cross for over 25 years. She was a very devout Catholic, and a member of The Church of St. Gregory in Clarks Green. Margaret’s boundless love for her family, her devotion, fortitude and faith will continue to strengthen and encourage her family and friends through the generations. Surviving are a daughter, Denise Matis, Scranton; three sons, Dr. James J. Gilligan DDS, Mansfield Conn.; John Gilligan, Pembroke N.H.; and Richard Gilligan, Warwick R.I.; ten grandchildren, Jacqueline Burdick, J. Douglas,
Heidi Miller Crawford August 24, 2012
Heidi Miller Crawford of Washington, D.C., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jenkins Miller (the former Gretchen Zeidler) of Camp Hill, died August 24, 2012. Born March 30, 1968, Heidi was an avid sports enthusiast who enjoyed playing on tennis and golf teams at Kenwood Country Club in Bethesda, Md. A graduate of Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg and Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Heidi has lived in Washington, D.C. since 1990. She worked as an event planner for the Renaissance Hotel, in public relations for Marriott and for the Greater Washington Society Association Executive (GWSAE) and a wardrobe consultant for ETC. An accomplished needle-pointer, she was employed by Point Of It All as well. In her active civic life, she was a member of National
Brandon, Dylan, Ryan and Nina Gilligan; Adam, Christine, Aaron and Emily Matis; two great grandchildren, Jimmy Burdick and Velina Matis; two sisters, Helen DeJulius, Brigantine N.J. and Claire Domnick, Clarks Summit and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant brother, Stephen. Her children would like to express unending gratitude to their spouses and Robert Lucas for opening their homes and hearts to Margaret, particularly over the last several years during her illness. They would also like to thank the staff of Mountain View and Hospice of the Sacred Heart for the compassionate, dignified and professional care that Margaret received during the past two months. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to either The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, One Intrepid Square, West 46th St. & 12th Ave. , New York, NY 10036 or online at www.alzinfo.org, or The Alzheimer’s Association, P. O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090 or online at www.alz.org Arrangements are entrusted to the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St. Clarks Summit Pa. 18411. To sign the online guestbook go to www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome.com Presbyterian Church, a member of the Junior League of Washington and the Women’s Committee of the Corcoran Museum of Art. In addition to her parents, Heidi is survived by her aunt, Kay White, from Dalton and cousins Laurie White Gumula (Les), Elizabeth Newcomb Gumula, Ethan Michael Gumula of Clark Summit, Greg White (Diane), Gayle Bichler (David) and family from Waverly. A vivacious, funny and loyal friend, Heidi leaves a wide circle of devoted family and friends who will miss her dearly. A private family gathering will take place at Hickory Grove Cemetery in Waverly Sept. 6 at 11 a.m. A public memorial will be held Sept. 19 at 11 a.m. at Camp Hill Presbyterian Church 101 N. 23rd Street, Camp Hill at the corner of Market and Walnut. In lieu of flowers, contributions to create an endowed scholarship in her name may be sent to Lehigh University Office of Planned Giving, 27 Memorial Drive West, Bethlehem, PA 18015 or an organization dear to the donor.
Catherine A. Stanzeski Rama August 25, 2012
Catherine A. Stanzeski Rama, 83, of Doylestown, formerly of Clarks Summit, died Saturday, Aug. 25, at home. She was the widow of Walter Rama, who died Aug. 5, 1994. Her first husband, Walter E. Stanzeski, died Aug. 26, 1979. Born Nov. 3, 1928, in Scranton, daughter of the late Dimitri and Catherine Pachwa Kruk, she lived in Clarks Summit for more than 10 years and, because of illness, moved to Hamilton Square, N.J., and then Doylestown to live with her daughters and family. Catherine was a member of the Keyser Valley Social Club and Providence Seniors. She loved spending time with family and friends and playing bingo. Surviving are three daughters, Linda Levine and husband, Richard, Doylestown; Liz Chiorello and husband, Jerry, Hamilton Square; and Rita Stanzeski, Melvindale, Mich.; a sister, Irene Robertson, Manchester, N.J.; a brother-in-law, Joseph Rama and wife, Adeline, Clarks Summit; two granddaughters, Melissa Stanzeski and Carrie Renzi; two grandsons, Brian Chiorello, and Michael Chiorello and wife, Mary; a great-granddaughter, Bailie Bowers; a great-grandson, Michael Chiorello; nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Alex Semosh, Michael Semosh and John Semosh; and two sisters, Victoria Nichols and Tillie Komanowski. To send an online condolence, visit www.jenningscalvey.com.
Romaine S. Oelkers August 27, 2012
Romaine S. Oelkers, LaPlume died Monday afternoon, Aug. 27, at the Green Ridge Nursing Facility. Her husband George J. Oelkers died in 2008. Born in Scranton she was the daughter of the late Earl and Madeline Zwick Wescott. She was of the Catholic faith as a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Maplewood, N.J. Romaine enjoyed bowling and playing bingo. She was a person filled with joy, always cheerful, lighting up the room with her smile. The family would like to thank all of the caregivers that attended to Romaine, as well as the Home Health Professionals and Hospice providers. Surviving are two daughters Patricia Trinovitch and her husband Bernard, LaPlume and Nancy Oelkers, Whippany, N.J. She was preceded in death by her sister Florence Medici and brother Robert Wescott. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the donor’s favorite charity. To send an online condolence, visit www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome.biz.
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Visual Arts/ Performing Arts Archbald Historical Society Casting Call for the orginalhistoricalplay“The Death of an Innocent Man,” Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Old Town Coffee Shop, 452 N. Main St., Archbald. All ages are welcome. Info: 346.6179. Riverworks III juried exhibition, Sept. 6 - 29 at Artworks Gallery and Studio, 503 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Opening reception will be held at First Friday, Sept.7from6-9p.m.Theme is the river and its watershed. Info: http://www.artworksnepa.com. Camerawork Gallery Cameraphone Show, opening on First Friday, Sept. 7. “The Fairy Wife of Llyn Y Fan Fach”, a tale from Wales,attheDietrichTheater Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. and Sept. 8 at 11 a.m. Cost: free. “A Walk through the Past” play, at The Scranton Iron Furnaces Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. The performance will be presented by Azzarelli Family Productions. Cost: free. In addition to the play, a whole day of programming is planned including a Farmer’s Market at 10 a.m., hands-on workshops for children at 11 a.m. and tours of the ScrantonEstateoftheUniversityof Scranton at 2 p.m. The Music Box Players Auditions for “The TV Guide Musical,” Sept. 9 at 3 p.m. at The Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St, Swoyersville. Area singers and actors ages 15 and over are asked to prepare an audition song. Performance dates are Oct.19 - 21and 26 28. Info: 283.2195. Spencer Bohren, Ed Randazzo and Bret Alexander in concert, Sept. 15 at the Tripp House, 1011 North MainAve.,Scrantonat8p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m.) Cost: $20inadvanceor$25atdoor. Info: www.PocoNotes.com
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or 888.800.POCO. “Laughter With A Purpose: A Benefit for Michael Meoni,” Sept. 15 on the second floor of the AFA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton. Meoni was diagnosed in March 2011with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, and all proceedsfromthebenefitwillbe donated to help defray Meoni’s medical costs. This night of entertainment includes improvgroups“HereWeAre In Spain” and “Unorganized Business." Tickets are time specific for 8 p.m. or 10 p.m. Cost: $20. Info/tickets: 604.1874.
Glassblower/painter Erica Simon, who hails from Factoryville, focuses on subject matter that varies depending on material, but she mainly draws inspiration from images from the Hubble Space Telescope.
Literary Arts
New Visions Studio and Gallery Presents July’s local Writers Showcase, hosted Brian Fanelli and Jason Lucarelli, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. Readings by Scott Thomas, Lauren Stahl, Lisbeth Herr Gelatt, Jennifer Matarese, Richard Aston and special guest Eugene Cross. Cost: free. Info: 878.3970 or NewVisionsStudio.com
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Book Binding Workshop, at ArtWorks Gallery and Studio Sept. 15 from 12 2 p.m. For ages 12 and up. Participants will learn the basics of book binding, how to create a “long stitch” bound book out of recycled materials and more. Cost: $25 (includes all supplies). Info: 207.1815, www.artworksnepa.com or www.shopgreenbeing.com. Abington Senior CommunityCenterFallClasses, at 1151 Winola Road, Clarks Summit. Classes include: Latin Language with Barry Phillips, Ph.D., Wednesdays from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. (an 8week session starting Sept. 12); and Watercolor Painting with Al Ondush, Thursdays from1p.m.to2:30p.m.(a10week session starting September 13). Costs vary. Info: 586.8996 or www.abingtonseniorcommunitycenter.com.
C.S artist wins in competition To help celebrate a recent $5 million renovation and underscore the resort’s Pocono Mountains heritage, The Inn at Pocono Manor invited Pocono-region artists to enter an art competition. Artists were advised that three of the entrees would be selected by a judging committee, with selected artists receiving cash awards and their artworks placed permanently on display at the historic property. The three Pocono area artists selected in the competition were Earl Lehman of Jessup, Grand Prize winner who received $1,500; Leon F. Viera of Clarks Summit, Second Prize winner and recipient of $750
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Leon F. Viera of Clark Summit, earned a Second Place win with ‘Autumn Birches.’ and Lucille Norella of Waymart, the Third Prize winner who received $500. “The Poconos has such a rich legacy of gifted artists, and we wanted to support our local painters and showcase their art,” said Lisa Green, General Manager. Lehman earned first prize with “Forest Pool,” Viera earned second prize with “Autumn Birches” and Norella third prize with “Magniloquent.” Each of the three paintings is on permanent display in the public spaces of the main lodge at The Inn at Pocono Manor.
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Keystone grads exhibit at New Visions School. He pursued a degree Keystone College graduate art in Athletic Training at exhibit at New Visions Studio Lock Haven Uni& Gallery, Scranton feaversity for three tures six artists from the years and, after local college, with taking an art artwork ranging from class, decided he 3D sculpture to really enjoyed drawings, paintings the creative procand photographs. ess and changed Included in this exhis major to Fine hibit are Sean CostelArt. In 2005 he lo, Matt Mroz, Alex was accepted into Seeley, Erica Simon, the Art Program at Sara Snodgrass and MiKeystone . While there chael Swanson. Exhibit he discovered glass dates are Sept. 7 through The work of glass artist and Clarks Summit resiblowing and sculpture, 29 with an opening redent Michael Swanson his true passion. He ception First Friday, Sept. had been featured in many 7 from 6 to 10 p.m. Meet galleries, including his See Blend, Page 11 and greet with the artists artwork of blown, cast, during the opening recepslumped and fused glass . tion, which is free to the public. Costello, born in Scranton, was encouraged from a young age to express himself artistically. In his teenage years he took private lessons in oil painting and drawing. In 2009 he received his Bachelors degree in Visual Arts, with a concentration in painting from Keystone College. Upon graduating Sean apprenticed to learn tattooing. He currently works as a professional tattoo artist at TradiMatt Mroz currently has six years of hot tions Elite Tattooing and Body glass working experiPiercing. ence, as well as expeGlass sculptor Mroz grew rience in mold making up in Peckville and graduated and sculpting. from Valley View High
MORE THAN MOVIES Dietrich Theater Erica Rogler
Have you ever wanted to observe an artist create a piece of work? To me, it is fascinating to witness the creative process. During August’s Fourth Friday activities at the Dietrich, patrons were able to enjoy watching local folk artist Cheryl Korb work on a painting just outside of the theater’s entrance. Her focus on the smallest detail of the piece was amazing. We would like to thank Cheryl for displaying her work at the Dietrich all summer for our audiences to enjoy as well as Patrick Robinson of Kitson and Company, who allowed us to display some of his folk art collection at the Dietrich this summer as well. If you are more interested in creating art yourself, the Dietrich will be starting up its fall selection of classes next week. Amy and Steve Colley will be offering All About Pottery and Sculpture classes for kids. In these class series, young artists will learn how to throw pots on potter’s wheels, learn hand-building (coil and slab construction) and sculpture techniques. Kids just love working with clay and no experience is required. Students ages five to eight years old can attend classes on Fridays, Sept.14, 21, 28 and October 5 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. A class for students ages nine to 12 years old will be offered at the same time on Thursdays, Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4. Admission to a four-class series is $40 and all materials will be provided. There will even be a Preschool Pottery & Sculpture class on Thursdays, Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. These preschool classes will be free of charge thanks to grant funding. For more information or to register, please call the Dietrich Theater at 570.996.1500. Quilting for Kids will also be starting up that same week on Wednesday, Sept. 12. Children ages 6 and up will able to learn early American quilting techniques as they create a “Birds in the Air” quilt that was popular during the time of the Civil War. This colorful yet simple quilt that is all about freedom from slavery stitches up quickly. Admission is $6 per class and all materials will be supplied. Call the Dietrich at 570.996.1500. And for kids and families, the Dietrich Children’s Theatre will be back in just a couple of days with a new play. Join us at the Dietrich Theater on Friday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. and Saturday, Sept.8 at 11 a.m. for a Welsh folktale, “The Fairy Wife.” This story about a farmer who sees an enchanting fairy emerge from a small lake. Struck by love, he convinces her to marry him. She has only one condition, that he See dietrich, Page 12
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Dalton Library Delights with Mary Keenan Hart Sunday, Aug. 19 was a glorious day and the Maiolatesi Winery was filled with the sounds of laughter, animated conversations and pleasant background music. No matter what your taste in wine, you could find a sample to test. In addition, the hors d’oeuvres were delicious and we are grateful to all the local businesses who donated such a wonderful variety of goodies. Our library board members were delighted with the support from so many patrons at its second wine tasting event and thank all of you who supported this fund raiser. Fundraisers help to keep our library doors open and make it possible for our library to offer the community more than a place where one can borrow books, movies, tapes, cds , magazines and newspapers. And the fall calendar certainly gives testimony to this fact. In fact, you’d better grab a pen and your calendar as there are plenty of events you’ll want to remember. First, there are some new programs for children. Don’t worry; Kreative Kids ( for 3-6th graders) will continue on Monday afternoons from 4-5 p.m. But there’s a new twist to these meetings. On the first Monday of each month, from 4-5 p.m., 3-6 grade girls and adults ( their moms, dad, or any adult who’d like to share ideas with these youngsters) will have a book discussion group. Celeste Cali and Janet Geeza will help with the selection of the book for each month. For the Oct. 1 selection, check the library web site or call Janet Geeza (563-2014) after Sept. 5. Then, make sure you get to the library on Monday, Oct. 1 to get this group off to an exciting start. I’m really looking forward to this meeting and an opportunity to participate with these young readers again. And on the last Monday of each month, there will be a LEGO club for 3-6th graders. You Lego lovers, here’s a chance to create some fantastic building, city, animal, or whatever your imagination leads you to with other 3-6 th graders. The first meeting of the Lego club is set for Monday, Sept. 24 from 4-5 p.m. Of course, preschoolers (ages 3-5) can still look forward to their Tuesday story hours. Janet Geeza always leads a most creative hour which features, stories, songs, finger plays, and poems. The fall story hour will start on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. and will continue at the same time on Sept. 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and Nov. 13, 20 and 27. The favorite adult programs of Mah Jong ( Mondays at 10:15), bridge ( Tuesdays at 10:15) continue and both groups are always delighted when newcomers join them. Conscious Conversation will provide those attending a chance to try something new on the first Tuesday of each month – memoir writing. These meetings will give you the time to tell your own stories – from your unique perspective. This is a totally non-judgmental writing opportunity that will provide you with the chance to write about life events that you found rewarding, fun, exciting, sad, or even situations that made you angry. Mary Hart will facilitate the group and we’ll meet from 4-5 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. The other Tuesdays in each month,
from 4-5 p.m., Conscious Conversation will continue to meet. The first Saturday Spotlight of the fall will meet on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 10:30 a.m. “Hamlet’s Dresser” by Bob Smith, a memoir which is both sad and tender, and which Frank McCourt has called “a masterpiece” will be the focus of the discussion. For October’s book ( Saturday, Oct. 27, 10:30 a.m), we will participate in Scranton’s annual “community reads program” as we discuss “Bless Me, Ultima” by Rudolfo Anaya. ( Copies of the book are available at our library. Call 563-2014 to request a copy.) “Bless Me, Ultima” is a wonderful coming of age story where young Antionio Marez, the protagonist, confronts the dilemmas that his family, his faith and his culture pose for him. You might also want to attend another program focused on this book . Pages and Place Cafe will present Dr. Agnes Cardoni, Assistant Professor of English at Marywood University who will speak about the role the curandera (the healer) in this book. The lecture is scheduled for Thursday, Sept.27 at the Platform Lounge at the Radisson at 7 p.m. The event is free and all are welcome. By now, you must have “writer’s cramp,” but I hope you will find all these programs worth noting and that you’ll make plans to attend many of them. Mary Keenan Hart is chairperson of the Friends of the Dalton Community Library. Reach her or the library staff with questions at 570.563.2014 or visit www.lclshome.org/dalton.
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BLEND Continued from Page 10 currently has six years of hot glass working experience, as well as experience in mold making and sculpting. He is a teacher’s assistant at Keystone and volunteers to maintain the hot shop and run their open studios. He graduated in the spring of 2011. Photographer, Seeley, of Lake Ariel. He specializes in photojournalism and portrait photography. He recently earned his Bachelor’s degree in visual art at Keystone. In addition to completing internships with The Abington Journal and Scranton Times, the artist continues to explore his new perspective on portraiture. Glassblower/painter Simon hails from Factoryville. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Visual Art from Keystone, focusing on glass, painting, bookbinding and digital photography. Her subject matter varies depending on material, but she mainly draws inspiration from images from the Hubble Space Telescope: “I find the idea of containing something as vast as the endlessness of space into an object that can fit in your
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Photographer Alex Seeley specializes in photojournalism and portrait photography.
hand to be pretty captivating.” She resides in Corning, N.Y., where she is employed as a glassblower by The Corn-
icapped- accessible home specially equipped to assist him after the loss of both his Continued from Page 1 legs. his daily life. Kacer suffered Army Specialist Kodi Tyler facial and internal injuries, in was the 2010 recipient of aid addition to the loss of his left from Jan’s Ride. He suffers arm as a result of a rocket blast. He received a care pack- from brain damage that causes age from Jan’s Ride to bolster seizures. In addition to a right his spirits that included items femur replacement, Tyler lost his left eye, and receives dialylike Rock Band, DVDs and sis treatment. Jan’s Ride dogift cards. Army SGT Travis Squadrito nated money to Tyler’s family to help purchase a vehicle that and Marine SGT David Emcould more easily transport the ery, the 2009 Ride recipients, received support which helped Veteran. Last year’s recipient them live at home and provide was Nick Staback of Sturges. for their families. Single father The 2009 graduate of Valley Sguadrito endured 14 surgeries View High School, was stationed with an Army unit in after being forced to retire Afghanistan in October 2011, from service due to his inwhen a land mine nearly cost juries. Jan’s Ride donated him his life. After having both funds to help the member of the Army Military Police pay legs amputated, Staback is his mortgage and build a new currently participating in physical therapy and awaits prosswingset for Squadrito’s daughter in Sweet Valley. Em- thetics. Jan’s Ride offered him ery received funds donated by a monetary donation and sent a care package to help keep Jan’s Ride to Homes for Our his spirits up during recovery. Troops to build a hand-
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ing Museum of Glass. Snodgrass, who often uses “repeating patterns and symbols to create the under paintings,” in her work said, “ The patterns I use are often inspired by human biology, such as DNA strands and heart chambers. The symbols found in my art are based loosely off fractals and sacred geometry." The artist graduated from Keystone College in 2009, with a bachelor’s of Science in Art education and a studio concentration in ceramics and glass blowing. The work that she will be displaying at New Visions consists of mixed media paintings on glass and various other nontraditional canvases. She lives in Scranton. Swanson, a Clarks Summit resident, is a glass artist and has had many recent shows featuring his artwork of blown, cast, slumped and fused glass in various galleries in Scranton, Clarks Summit, Tunkhannock and Wilkes-Barre. Graduating from Keystone College in 2006, he returned to the campus in 2010 to work as the Studio Tech for their Glass program.This summer he taught the hot shop side of the glass Arts Alive program at Keystone. He said he found himself inspired by watching young students pick up glass for the first time, learning to use it to make art.
This year Jan’s Ride has a new route that will pass in front of Veteran Granville’s home, which is being adapted for him through Homes for Our Troops. Scranton VA groups participate at Jan’s Ride to provide awareness about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Walsh will display a scrapbook of pictures from previous years of Jan’s Ride and photos of Argonish. She said ride organizers remain in contact with all of the Veterans the Ride has helped. New this year will be a photo booth and Operation Cookie. Operation Cookie sends homemade cookies to troops in December and Girl Scout cookies in the spring. Walsh said the event has been very successful and gained support from the community, including other Veterans. “It’s a great experience for everyone,” she said.
The late SGT Argonish’s impact on his community is shown through the success of Jan’s Ride. Through his memory, many have benefited and been offered help in their recovery and return to life at home after being injured. Jan’s Ride, which will take place rain or shine Sept. 9, begins at noon at the Dalton Fire Company Fairgrounds with food, drinks and raffles following at 2 p.m. Motorcycle registration takes place Sept. 9 from 8 a.m.-11a.m. Cars are also welcome. Donations may be made out to: SGT Jan Argonish Ride, PO Box 256, Olyphant, PA. 18447 Anyone who would like to suggest a military veteran injured in the line of duty who might benefit from the help of funds from the Ride should contactTalia@sgtjanargonish.com or visit http:// www.jansride.com for additional information.
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“My husband and I went to a house sale and he thought I was nuts for waiting all day for just one little trinket.”
THE LITTLE BEAR GOES TO CHURCH
Margaret Messana, collector.
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After watching the Kony 2012 video, which spread virally on Facebook, James May, 17, wanted to make a difference. The film was created to raise awareness about the actions of Ugandan cult and militia leader, indicted war criminal and International Criminal Court fugitive Joseph Kony. May, who is dual-enrolled at Baptist Bible College, decided to travel to South Sudan on a mission trip with Teen Missions International to help build a pre-school for the nationals there, many who have became homeless due to the Civil War between Sudan and Southern Sudan. He was in the area from June 8 to July 29. “I thought it was terrible…the things that were going on over there,” he said. According to the Newton Twp. resident, going to the work site every day was the most memorable part of the trip. “I met this one kid, Joseph, who was seven years old and completely homeless,” May said. “Both his parents had died so he was in charge of taking care of his younger sister. He didn’t speak much English, but just getting to interact with him and the other African people was a good experience.” When May arrived at the destination, it wasn’t quite what he had imagined. “I was expecting the typical Africa….what’s you see in the Lion King,” he said. “There were dirt roads, mud huts and kids walking around in just boxer shorts. It was a lot different than what I expected.” May added that sleeping in tents near the work site was also an eye-opening experience. “One of the hardest things was that we had to wash our clothes and bathe using buckets of water from a well,” he said. As for food, May said the group ate a lot of canned food they brought from home but were also invited as guests to South Sudan’s First Independence Day July 9. At the celebration, they were served goat meat and intestines, among other things. “It was definitely different, but it was really good,” May said. Although he enjoyed the experience and encouraged anyone thinking about going on a mission trip to sign up, he admitted that he felt homesick at times during his stay. “Living at home with your parents…you don’t really appreciate them, but being there you have a different outlook,” he said.
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History starts unfolding on the front porch of Margaret and Jerry Messana
An old-fashioned coffee grinder atop a seamstress chest.
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tepping into the home of Margaret and Jerry Messana of Clarks Summit will take visitors to a time when women wore long dresses, plumes on their hats, gloves, beaded purses and fabric umbrellas. Their house is decorated in the theme of the late 19 and early 20th centuries, where the drapes matched the flowered wallpaper and chandeliers adorned every room. China would be on display and lace hung on all furniture. Vases were of the most intricate of patterns with floral designs and frills. The word antique is not enough to describe their home. Margaret was 19, married to Jerry and expecting her first child when she started collecting. “My husband and I went to a house sale and he thought I was nuts for waiting all day for just one little trinket,” Margaret Messana said. She purchased a dish that looked like cut glass for $10 and they have been collecting ever since. Today, 53 years, three children and seven grandchildren later, each room in the Messana household is adorned with genuine furniture, décor and clothing from Edwardian and Victorian time periods. Messana and her husband purchased the items at house sales, antique shows and more recently Ebay. Four years ago, Margaret Messana began collecting dresses. She attended a tea party with three other friends at the Saint Maria Goretti Church in Laflin. During the party speakers discussed Victorian clothing. She and her friends joined the group, but after about a year decided to break away and start their own group, “Queen Victoria’s Court.” “We didn’t want to just wear dresses. We wanted it to be for a purpose,” Mar-
Four of her grandchildren participated. After all these years Margaret and Jerry Messana have too many dresses and decorations to count, but she imagines that it can’t be less than three dozen. Back in that era when women changed six to seven times a day, if they did not have a maid to assist, it could be very tiresome. The Messanas display everything that they buy. If a room becomes overcrowded they start to sell the items on Ebay or give them away to an appreciative family member. Momento mori jewelryholds a special place in her heart. Hair would be woven inside a pin, locket, ring or ABOVE: A beaded purse. pendant and sometimes Margaret Messana hangs placed behind a photo of a genuine photographs and loved one. These pins artwork from the late 18th and would be worn in memory early 19th centuries in her of someone who passed home. away and would remind people of their mortality. This love of antiques has garet Messana said. been passed down to their Queen Victoria’s Court hosts tea parties and fash- two sons and especially to their granddaughter, ion shows in which the ladies and gentlemen dress Chloe, who is a senior at Abington Heights High in Victorian style and School. Chloe once if she attend to raise money for could host a tea party. worthy causes. The most Margaret was thrilled. She memorable fashion show for Margaret Messana was made tea and invited all of Chloe’s friends who their first. The show was donned the hats decorated hosted in memory of her brother Robert Morse who with plumes and flowers and wore fancy gloves. died four months prior.
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U of S to host alumni softball game Head coach Mia Collarini has announced that The University of Scranton softball team will hold its annual alumni game Sept. 22, at Connell Park in Scranton. The game, which is open to all alumni of the softball team, will begin with batting practice at 11 a.m., followed by first pitch at noon. Please note that the game will be held at Connell Park, home of the university’s baseball team, not at the Jessup Youth Sports Complex, where the softball team plays its home games. The baseball team will be holding its alumni game simultaneously at Connell Park. Following the game, there will be a social gathering with the baseball alumni at the Backyard Ale House, 523 Linden St., Scranton from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Food will be provided by The University of Scranton Alumni Society and there will be a cash bar. Those interested in attending can register for the alumni game and social and find more information here: http:// athletics.scranton.edu/sports/ sball/2012-13/releases/alumni_game.
Waverly Comm to host b-ball clinic The Waverly Community House will offer basketball clinics with coach Herman Little. Just in time for the basketball season, these clinics are designed to help young players improve their games. The first clinic, for boys and girls ages 6 to 9, will be held for six weeks on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 to 5 p.m. beginning Sept.18. The second clinic, for boys and girls in grades 4, 5 and 6, will be held on Thursday afternoons from 3:30 to 5 p.m. for six weeks beginning September 20. The registration fee for either clinic is $60 per participant or $12 per class. For more information, call 586.8191, extension 2, or visit the website: www.waverlycomm.org. Registration forms are also available in the Comm lobby. Sign up early as space is limited. The Waverly Community House is located at 1115 North Abington Road, Waverly.
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Abington Heights wide receiver J.C. Show stretches out for a pass in the Comets 28-0 win over Pittston Area Sept. 1. Show finished the game with nine catches for 139 yards and a touchdown.
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one total yards after the end of the first quarter, the CLARKS SUMMITComets had a 7-0 lead. When the Abington Senior linebacker Jerry Heights High School foot- Langan intercepted a desball offense was struggling peration pass from Patriots’ early in the first game of quarterback Kyle Gattuso the season against Pittston and ran 40 yards from a Area, the Comets defense touchdown, just 45 seconds rose to the occasion, forcinto the game. ing three turnovers in a “Pat Williams made a 28-0 win over Pittston Area great play,” Langan said in a non-league game at “He hit the quarterbackComets Stadium Sept. 1. …basically made the whole Despite having negative play. The interception was BY ROBERT TOMKAVAGE
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Comets tight end Simon Patrick Williams caught two passes for 12 yards and forced a fumble on defense.
Comets running back Quinn Karam rushed for 45 yards and a touchdown in the Comets 28-0 win over Pittston Area on Sept. 1.
on the defensive line.” The Patriots seemed to have swung the momentum in the favor early in the second quarter after Mike Schwab recovered a Sean Rock fumble at the Pittston Area 35-yard line. Gattuso rushed for 16 yards on the next play and the Patriots drove the ball to the Comets’ 17-yard line before their threat was ended. Abington Heights’ defensive end T.J. Murray delivered a big hit to Gattuso and forced a fumble on a third down play inside the red zone. Even though Pittston Area recovered the ball, backup quarterback James Emmett’s pass on fourth-down fell incomplete. On the next possession, the Comets drove 78 yards on eight plays, but quarterback Dante Pasqualichio was intercepted in the end zone by Pittston Area defensive back Joe Starinsky on a second and goal play from the Patriots 5-yard line.
Chiefs dominate G.A.R. with schemes...it was kid’s executing.” G.A.R. drove the ball down WILKES-BARRE- Led by a to the Chiefs’ 30-yard line on balanced offense and discithe first possession of the plined defense, the Lakeland Chiefs football team rolled to a game, but the threat was ended when safety Kyle Kiehart reco34-7 victory over G.A.R. in a vered a fumble by Grenadiers’ Week One contest at Wilkesquarterback Corey Moore on a Barre Memorial Stadium. Lakeland’s defense forced five third-down play at the Lakeland 24-yard line. turnovers and held the GrenaAfter the teams traded punts, diers to just 74 yards of total Lakeland running back Tyler offense in the first half. “The way we started (defen- Brady capped off an eight-play sively), I wasn’t too happy, but 70-yard drive with a three-yard touchdown run with 1:05 left in we stiffened up,” Lakeland the first quarter. Kiehart added head coach Jeff Wasilchak. ABINGTON JOURNAL/ELLEN BUGNO the extra point to give the “We did a couple different things, but basically the kids The staff of the Lakeland Chiefs welcome linebacker Jon Sekelsky just played. It had nothing to do See Chiefs, Page 15 back to the sideline after he returned an interception for a touchdown. BY ROBERT TOMKAVAGE
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After the Abington Heights’ defense forced a three-and-out, Pasqualichio and the Comets bounced back with a touchdown drive during the final two minutes of the first half. Quinn Karam capped off the five-play 51-yard drive with a three-yard touchdown run. Ryan Patrick added the extra point to give Abington Heights a 14-0 lead at the half. Pasqualichio connected with J.C. Show on three passes for 48 yards during the possession. “We had a slow start… they really punched us in the mouth, and they we just started getting things going,” Pasqualichio said. “We opened it up and started throwing the ball to J.C. (Show). We got some oneone-ones that we liked and we were able to move the ball and score touchdowns.” The Comets stretched their lead late in the third See Comets, Page 15
hen Pat Callahan was in high school he had never heard of Salisbury College. He’s currently in his final season playing men’s soccer for the Sea Gulls. “A former Abington Heights teammate (Alex Hargrove) was going there Pat Callahan and I went to Maryland to visit him and watch him play soccer,” Callahan said. “I fell in love with the place and two years later I committed.” And, veteran soccer coach Gerry DiBartolo is glad he did. “Pat has been one of our hardest working and consistent players throughout his four years at Salisbury.” The coach said. “He always provides 100 percent effort in both training and on game days.” Callahan has played a number of positions in his Salisbury career and according to DiBartolo he has excelled in every one of them. The 5foot-8, 160-pounder is currently playing midfield. He has scored four goals with seven assists his first three seasons. He’s also a two-time team captain. “Pat has emerged as a team leader and this season he will be counted on to provide that leadership and continue his outstanding play in the field,” DiBartolo said. Callahan is sure he made the right choice going to Salisbury. “I am extremely happy looking back on my four years here as a Sea Gull considering the friendships I have made as well as the success that I’ve had in soccer,” he said. “I feel that I made was the right decision academically and athletically and it will help mold me into the person I aspire to be.” DEVENEY’S A LEADER – Senior Kelsey Deveney (Lackawanna Trail) has never watched a game from the bench for the Gwynedd-Mercy field hockey team. The senior defender headed into this season having started in 62 straight games in her first three seasons with the Griffins. And, she does it with style, being a three-time All-Colonial States Athletic Conference selection and serving as a team captain. “Kelsey is a great leader for our team,” coach Laura Lane said. “She works hard day in and day out and communicates very well with her teammates. They know what her expectations are for them and she pushes them to success. Her fitness level coming into this season was excellent. She
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Strong running game powers Trail BY CORY BURRELL Abington Journal Correspondent
FACTORYVILLE – With a deep and experienced running game, Lackawanna Trail football showcased a potent ground attack that could give opposing teams headaches all season long. The Lions rushed for 224 yards in a 34 - 8 rout of Nanticoke at Friday night’s season opener at Lions Pride Stadium.
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Lackawanna Trail wingback JoSee Trail, Page 14 nathon Zedar breaks free.
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Abington Heights High School girls soccer team returns several starters from last year’s league and district championship team. Senior Melanie Coles returns in goal, junior Isabelle Clauss and senior Sarah Sopinski return as starters on defense, junior Abby Burke and senior Katrina Helcoski are back at midfield. Senior Alex Chapman and sophomore Michaelina Holmes are back as starters at forward. Other returning players include senior forward Paige
Eisenlohr, sophomore midfielder Perrine Wasser, and junior defender Anna Laughter. A number of freshmen are expected to see significant playing time this season: Ally Christman at forward, Lydia Lovecchio at defense/midfield, and Emma Henzes at midfield. The Lady Comets finished with a 14-0 league record and defeated Pottsville for the District 2-11 title. They were defeated by Strath Haven, 2-0, in the first round the PIAA Class AAA playoffs.
The team must replace Maggie Scanlon, Emma Black, Lauren Hoyt, Emily Sullivan and Lexi Thiel.They will open their season Sept. 5 at home against Scranton Prep. Hunter is confident that the team will have another successful season. “We have some experienced players coming back and some other players returning that can all play, and should fit in quickly and nicely,” Hunter said. Hunter believes Scranton Prep will provide the toughest competition in the division this season.
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Abington Heights’ Isabelle Clauss (6) moves the ball up field in a game against Scranton Prep last season.
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have her best season so far in her collegiate career.” LOBODA DOING THE Continued from Page 13 worked hard over the summer JOB – Roman Loboda and it showed.” (Abington Heights) started While Deveney’s forte is the final 13 games for the defense, she can also put the Bloomsburg men’s soccer ball in the goal. She scored off team last year as a sophomore two corners in the team’s final and is now a fixture on depreseason scrimmage. She fense for the Huskies. He even also had an assist. picked up his first collegiate “Kelsey’s defensive skill goal – in a 2-0 victory over and ability to read the entire Goldey-Beacom at the end of field make her a force to be the season. reckoned with in the back“Roman played a pivotal field,” Lane said. “It’s going to role in our run to playing for be an exciting season for Kel- the PSAC Championship last sey as we try to defend our year,” coach Paul Payne said. league title with another “He’s a perfect example of a CSAC championship.” player who came to train evMORGAN A KEY PER- ery day with the purpose of FORMER – Junior Shelby getting better.” Morgan (Abington Heights) The coach was impressed has been a mainstay and a with the fact that Loboda workhorse with the Keystone never stopped working hard women’s volleyball team. early in the season when he Morgan entered this season was seeing limited action.” with 291 digs, 235 kills, 64 Once he got his opportunity service aces and 19 blocks he seized it,” Payne said. after two seasons with the “He’s a typical PSAC player – Giants. She kicked off this physical, strong and he has season by recording 33 digs pace.” and 14 kills in the first two Loboda had been struggling games. with some hamstring issues in “Shelby has been a leader preseason but was ready to go both on and off the court in once the season began. preseason,” coach Nicole “We want players that are Wentz said. “She will shoulgood for our team both on and der much of the offense this off the field and Roman is season but it willing and able certainly that,” Payne said. to take the leadership role. BRUCE SISTERS MOVE Aside from her dominating ON – After being key perpower, she has improved as a formers for the Bloomsburg passer and defensive player field hockey team the past and I believe that she could couple of seasons, sisters
Nicole and Kate Bruce are in the lineup for the Indiana, PA Crimson Hawks this fall. The sisters are former Lackawanna Trail standouts. Nicole, a senior, plays forward and had 22 goals her final season with Bloomsburg. Kate, a junior, plays midfield and is a defensive standout. The Huskies were 19-1 last season and 19-3 the year before. “I expect both Nicole and Kate to bring their winning experience here and take the team to the next level,” coach Gary Agard said. DITCHEY’S A STARTER – Junior Ashley Ditchey (Lackawanna Trail) is starting for the third straight year on defense for the Arcadia field hockey team. “Ashley is the stronghold of our defense,” coach Erin Livingston said. “She provides leadership to our backfield.” The coach feels that Ditchey came into preseason in great shape. “I expect her junior year to be her most successful season so far,” Livingston said. “She is a great competitor.” The coach also lauded Ditchey for her work with the college’s Student Athlete Advisory committee. “Ashley is very active with SAAC, which is involved in community service, studentathlete issues and to develop support for athletic teams,” Livingston said.
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Junior Jonathon Zedar and seniors Jeremy Greenley and Pete Murazzi made up the brunt of the Lions’ offense, combing for 165 rushing yards and 27 of trail’s 31 carries. Lackawanna Trail head coach Steve Jervis said being able to distribute the ball to three capable players is a key component to the team’s run game. “We’re fortunate to have several quality backs that can carry the ball at any time and break a long run,” Jervis said. Just as vital for Lackawanna Trail was its defense and special teams play. After the Lions’ opening drive stalled, a well-placed punt pinned Nanticoke back on its own four-yard line. Three plays later, senior Matt Goodrich forced a safety to record the Lion’s first points of the season. Jervis said this sequence set the tone for the rest of the game. “Defensive we did a good job controlling the tempo of the game,” Jervis said. “Our special teams did a great job controlling field position. Special teams are always really important early in the season.” Less than one minute after the safety, Lackawanna Trail senior quarterback Zack Goodrich hit junior Matt Harris on a deep pass to score a 47-yard touchdown. A successful two-point conversion by Greenley pushed the lead to 10 - 0. Goodrich ended the night with one touchdown and no interceptions. The Trojans showed life in the second quarter, as junior quarterback J.T. Levandowski answered the Lions’ touchdown with a 32-yard strike of his own to junior Pat Hempel. The ensuing two-point conversion by senior Brandon Meck pulled Nanticoke to within two. Hempel would end the game with 59 allpurpose yards. Trail dashed the Trojans’ hopes of a comeback quickly. A 32-yard field
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Lackawanna Trail quarterback Zack Goodrich attempts a pass in the Lions’ win. goal by Murazzi gave the Lions a bit more breathing room. Near the end of the half, Trail scored another major blow. Zedar dodged several Nanticoke players behind the line of scrimmage and turned what appeared to be a loss of yards into a 44-yard touchdown. A two-point conversion on a pass from sophomore Liam Dougherty to Greenley gave the Lions a 21 - 8 lead at halftime. Lackawanna Trail did not make life any easier for the Trojans in the second half. Relentless pressure kept Nanticoke scoreless in the second half and forced a deep pass from Levandowski that Trail sophomore Cooper Rosiak intercepted and returned for a touchdown. “I played the coverage that coach called right, got a couple good blocks downfield and that was it,” Rosiak said about the interception. Rosiak scored again two minutes later on a 55-yard rushing touchdown in what would be the final score of the game. It was Rosiak’s second carry of the night. “The linemen did their job… I just got the credit for it,” Rosiak said. Jervis said he saw a few areas the teams need to improve on, especially concerning the 13 penalties that cost the Lion’s 105 yards, but overall was happy about the way his team played. “We did a good job,” Jervis said. “We didn’t have any turnovers…We just need to eliminate stupid penalties.” Lackawanna Trail will return to action at 7 p.m. Friday night in a home game against Hanover Area.
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Lackawanna Trail running back Jeremy Greenley rushed for 47 yards in the Lions’ 34-8 win over Nanticoke on Aug. 31.
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HARVARD, GEORGETOWN, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, DUKE, AND STANFORD Are you a serious high school student who would like to know more about these schools? Join BetterYourOdds College Admissions Counseling for an afterschool trip on Sept.13th, 7:30 PM to talk with admissions officers from these schools, ask questions, and see a slide presentation about each university. Deadline to sign up is Sept. 9th These schools are not at college fairs. For more information, log on to www.betteryourodds.net or call Eileen Pocius, (570) 313-8820.
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CHIEFS
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Chiefs a 7-0 lead. Brady finished the game with 109 yards on 20 carries. The drive was sparked by a 31-yard completion from Kiehart to Josh Natale. On the Chiefs next possession, Kiehart connected with Gavin O’Donnell on a 26-yard touchdown pass to end a 10play 65-yard drive that took over four minutes off the clock. Joey Natale made a leaping grab near the sideline for 13 yards on a third-down play to move Lakeland into Grenadiers territory. “We came out here fired up,” Kiehart said. “These guys beat us the last three years and it feels great to come out here at beat them.” Chiefs’ lineman A.J. Wormuth recovered a Moore fumble with 4:43 left in the second quarter to set up another Lakeland score. Kiehart found Joey Natale for a five-yard touchdown to cap a 10-play 49-yard drive. Despite a missed extra point, Lakeland led 20-0 with 23.5 seconds left in the first half. Kiehart ended the game 7 for 13 passing with 110 yards and two touchdowns. “He’s playing like a threeyear starter,” Wasilchak said of Kiehart. “I think they were loading up to stop our run a little bit, and a couple successful pass plays were big.” The Chiefs continued to apply the pressure in the second half. After the Grenadiers were pinned at their own threeyard line after a 41-yard punt, middle linebacker Jon Sekelsky intercepted a pass and returned ran 10 yards for a touchdown. Kiehart added the extra point to give the Chiefs a 27-0 advantage with 6:47 remaining in the third quarter. “I just dropped back, the ball landed in my hands and I ran in for the touchdown,” Sekelsky said. “Our team defense was great. We put it together today and did one hell of a job.” G.A.R. fullback Rich Sickler put the Grenadiers on the board with a 33-yard touchdown run. The score was set up by a 42-yard run by A.J. Mouzone. Luke Height added the extra point to pull G.A.R. to within 27-7 with 23.4 seconds to go in the third quarter. The Chiefs defense came up
The Anthracite Historical Discovery Center, under development in Carbondale, will hold its 6th annual golf tournament Sept.15 at Sleepy Hollow Golf Course in Greenfield Twp. The shotgun start is at 9 a.m. with Captain & Crew format and registration beginning at 8 a.m. with a continental breakfast. The tournament Hole-InOne Sponsorship is Dickson City Hyundai. Golfers can win a 2013 Hyundai Sonata with a three-year lease, along with three additional hole-inone prizes (a set of Cleveland Irons, a Cleveland Driver, and
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Lakeland fullback Cody Gonsauls gains positive yards.
big one last time when Brady and Cody Gonsauls combined to bring Mouzone down for a one-yard loss on a fourthdown play. After Lakeland forced G.A.R. into the turnover on downs midway through the fourth quarter, Brady capped a seven-play 42-yard drive with a 10-yard touchdown run, his second score of the game. That tally gave the Chiefs a 34-7 lead with 2:51 left in the game after Kiehart’s extra point. Lakeland (1-0) will host Valley View next week.
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Lakeland running back Tyler Brady scored two touchdowns.
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quarter when Pasqualichio connected with Show for a 50-yard touchdown. “Teams are really looking toward the other side of the field, and J.C. had one-onone coverage and beat his guy,” Pasqualichio said. On the ensuing Pittston Area drive, Abington Heights’ cornerback Nathan Hollander tipped a pass by Emmett and linebacker Joe Dietz came down with the interception. “I thought our front did a very good job,” Abington Heights head coach Joe Repshis said. “We got some pressure with our linebackers and made the quarterback throw the ball a little bit early, and our defensive backs made some plays on the balls.” The Comets defensive dominance continued on the Patriots next possession when defensive back Jamie Henzes intercepted Emmett
Pro Shop credit valued at $250. The fee is $90 which includes 19 holes of golf, cart, lunch served on the course and full buffet dinner with prizes and awards including contests for men’s and women’s longest drive and closest to the pin. Tickets will also beavailable for the after golf dinner celebration. For information on golf or becoming a sponsor contact Tournament Chair, Megan Carney at 241.8686 or Sponsors/ Ad Chair Darlene FerraroPloch at 282.7477. and scampered 40 yards down the sideline for a touchdown. After Patrick’s extra point, Abington Heights led 28-0 with 10:02 left in the fourth quarter. “Defensively, we want to come out and have a solid effort every week,” Repshis said. “I thought our defense was resilient. When they had their backs against the wall, they stepped up and made some plays. The ability for us to put some points up on the board on defense gave us some momentum throughout the course of the game.” Pittston Area head coach Mike Barrett took some positives out of the game, but knows his team may avoid turnovers to have a successful season. “I thought we were right with them from an offensive standpoint, but we gave them two touchdowns on interceptions,” Barrett said. “We just made too many mistakes today.” Abington Heights (1-0) will travel to Dallas next week for a 2 p.m. kickoff.
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The American Red Cross of Lackawanna County will hold its annual golf tournament Sept. 17 at Glenmaura National Golf Club in Moosic, Pa. The field is limited to 120 golfers. Registration is $300 per golfer and includes lunch, 18holes of golf with cart, cocktails, full-course dinner, awards presentation and raffle prizes. Rain date is Sept. 18. The tournament begins with registration at 11 a.m., followed by lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Cocktails, dinner and awards presentation will begin at 6 p. To reserve a space at this year’s tournament or for information about sponsorship opportunities, call the Red Cross at 207.0100. Deadline for golfer registration is Sept. 12.
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foot chess board where the game is played with people rather than game pieces. Children can take a turn on the Quintaine, a wooden jousting horse sliding down a cable with a lance. There are also man-powered rides and a fencing game known as the Fight Circle. Admission for adults is $29.95 at the gate and $25.95 online, children’s admission is $10.95 at the gate and online. Groups of 15 or more are admitted for $ 19.95. More information regarding prices, vendors, themes, and performers can be found at http://www.parenfaire.com/.
throughout, forsaking historical accuracy to include all visitors in wheelchairs or The Pennsylvania Renaisstrollers. sance Faire, located about The Faire is home to 13 two and half hours away from the Scranton area, in the town open air stages showcasing 70 concerts, including a perof Manheim, is a recreation formance of William Shakof 16th century villages or espeare’s play, “Henry V” on shires as they are called in a replica of his Globe TheaEngland, complete with ter, as well as acrobats, and shops, gardens, stage areas musicians. Throughout the and eateries. The jousting arena is complete with horses faire are glassblowing and sword smith demonstrations, racing, lances colliding and the roars of the crowd, cheer- as well as a 40 foot by 40 ing their knight on to victory. The Faire continues every Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 28. Each weekend has a theme with entertainment and activities to match, such as a treasure hunt for the Pirate Invasion weekend, Sept. 1517 and costume contests for the Halloween Daze and Spooky Knights weekends, the last three weekends of October. New this season is the Time Travelers weekend, Aug. 11- 12, which gives fans PHOTO COURTESY 2001 SNOWBOUND of Steampunk and science The jousting arena is complete with horses racing, lances colliding fiction a chance to showcase and the roars of the crowd, cheering their knight on to victory. costumes. Most of the roads and paths are paved and handicapped accessible BY EMILY CULLEY Abington Journal Correspondent
How well do you know the streets where you live? The Abington Journal puts your powers of observation to the test with our new contest, “Pieces of the Abingtons.” Every other week within the paper, we’ll feature a photograph of a landmark, architectural structure or other local item in public view in the Abingtons. We’ll ask you to submit a guess as to where the photo was taken and what is featured in the photo. Then we’ll enter each correct answer in a drawing to win a $10 gift certificate from Lynn’s Hallmark in Clarks Summit. We’ll notify you if you win, and we’ll print the winning contestant and answer in an upcoming issue of The Abington Journal with the next contest photo. Winner # 130: Susan Olevnik, of Clarks Summit Answer #130: Sign at Glenburn Veterinary Center
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1. Identify correct location of Photo #131, above. 2. Submit your entry by contest deadline on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012. 3. Entry must include the correct location and/or description of the “Piece of the Abingtons” featured in the current week’s photo. 4. Entry should include your name, address, contact number (not for publication) and correct answer and be sent to: The Abington Journal, 211S. State Street, Clarks Summit PA 18411 or news@theabingtonjournal.com 5. Contestants can only win once in a 90day period.
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This year’s Labor Day Bull Roast at Waverly United Methodist Church was held Sept. 3. The first bull roast was started by the Men’s Group of the church in 1969. Now an effort of the whole church, it is a tradition expected and supported by the community. AT LEFT: Diane and Dave Remetta sample their meal of roast and potatoes.
Unless a divorcing couple can work out their own custody and visitation agreement, the court will issue a custody order. However, it may be in the best interests of all involved if parents can negotiate a parenting agreement that provides details about how they will deal with the children’s living arrangements, custodial time, holiday schedules, vacations, religious upbringing, travel, education, and other aspects of their lives. As long as the negotiated parenting plan is reasonable, the court will likely approve it. Once it becomes a court order, the parenting plan will be part of the final settlement agreement and it will become an enforceable order. Parents are more likely to adhere to an order that they helped create. Dealing with a divorce is hard enough. But negotiating a child custody and parenting agreement can be devastating. Your best ally in this situation is an experienced lawyer who has the legal expertise you need and the compassion that you want. That’s why you should call Amil M. Minora. I know just how hard these sorts of situations can be. If you have any questions, call (570) 961-1616 to make an appointment. My address is 700 Vine St., Scranton. I’m here to help. www.minorakrowiak.com HINT: A custody and visitation agreement must work primarily for the children of divorcing parents. Doing what is in the best interests of the children is its primary focus.
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