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Diane and Joseph Hughes, co-owners of the Dalton Country Store, with Randy Pensak, offered service with a smile Tuesday afternoon despite lack of lights and working registers due to loss of electricity after Monday’s storm.
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Pets get into the Halloween spirit. Above, Maddison, a Mini Dachshund is dressed as a pile of leaves by her owner Diane Friese of South Abington. See Page 4 for more who participated in an Oct. 20 costume parade hosted at Griffin Pond Animal Shelter.
Quick costumes C.S. resident embraces creativity By Kasey Lynn Abington Journal Correspondent
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AVERLY- For anyone stuck for a last -minute Halloween costume and not sure what to do, take some ideas from NYC Halloween Parade veteran Michaela Moore. The Clarks Summit resident said conceptual costumes can be the easiest and possibly the best. People will say, ‘You’re so clever!’” said Moore. One year Moore went as a formal apology - she dressed in a gown and wore a ‘sorry’ sign around her neck. Conceptual costumes are great for adults and teens and can be put together last minute, said Moore.
“I make costumes based on creativity, not sewing.” For children Moore said the best costumes keep them warm. Moore said she loved as a child dressing as a pumpkin. Her mother made the costume from orange fabric and stuffed it with pillows, stapling a paper bag closed that Moore wore on her head as the stem. She said an orange garbage bag could also be used. Executive Director and Owner of All About Theatre Performing Arts School for 14 years has given Moore plenty of experience dealing with costumes. Some tips from Moore easy
“I won 100 peacock feathers and made a tail out of them. People loved it and were taking pictures. I felt like a celebrity,” said Michaela Moore.
homemade costumes include: face painting, a hot glue gun and a signature piece. Moore directs people online for how-tos on how See Costumes, Page 4
Bright spots on dark day Community members unite after storm. BY ROBERT TOMKAVAGE AND ALEXANDRA BATSON Abington Journal Staff
DALTON- Despite the effects of Hurricane Sandy knocking out power to thousands in the greater Abington area Monday night and Tuesday, community members united to make the best of a difficult situation. In Dalton, one business was committed to staying open to serve its community Tuesday afternoon despite being without power. According to Randy Pensak, a manager at Dalton Country Store,11Main Street Dalton, they lost power around 3 a.m. Tuesday morning, Oct. 30. Pensak said Tuesday there was no damage to the building and the employees were doing their best to keep the store running. “We’re just trying to keep everything cold and covered in ice,” he said. “There have been a few customers coming and going to buy dry items. We sold out of everything yesterday. Everyone was all prepared for the storm.” According to the owners, the store had been without power in the past but never for a full day, like Tuesday. “We have been open over 22 years and only missed one day because the highway was closed,” co-owner Diane Hughes said. See Dark, Page 4
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Students keep peers informed BY ELIZABETH BAUMEISTER lbaumeister@theabingtonjournal.com
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rom pep rallies to field trips and school lunches to art contests, Abington Heights Middle School is full of news—and the after school newspaper club has it INSIDE: For covered. info on more The small after-school activities at group of students AHMS, see meets every page, 6A Wednesday in the school library to work on its print production “What’s New in White and Blue,” which is distributed
began with a college newspaper, “The Barometer” at Oregon State University What makes for a suc(1996-1998) and “opened a cessful journalist, accordmagical corridor” for him. ing to former Dalton resiHe wrote feature stories dent, Graham Gori, who currently resides in Mexico, and opinion pieces and said it was, “in many ways, the is “a certain knack” that allows people to confide in most enjoyable job I have you, as a journalist, as well had in journalism, because there was almost nothing in as a confidence in your the way of editorial overability to tell their stories (truths and lies) accurately sight and I could write what I wanted.” in print. From there, his travels But to begin with, “You must not be afraid to share took him to Cuba, then to Mexico City where he the hurts and dreams and worked for a small newspafears of the people you per, “The News,” owned by interview, and then, much harder, not judge them. Just what he described as a wealthy Mexican family. show them as they really While in Mexico, he was are, living their life, making mistakes, but doing the asked by “The New York best they know how.” His career as a journalist See JOurnalist, Page 6 BY JOAN MEAD-MATSUI Abington Journal Correspondent
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Matt Franchette, an Abington Heights Middle School student, left, and Colm Mckeon, a home-school seventh grade student, work on an article about home-schooling. three times a year. The club is teachers Anne Armezzani, a part of the after school activ- who is now retired and Sandy Spangler, who co-facilitates it ities program, which runs in along with Rae Rudzinski. three separate six-week sesThe students not only write sions throughout the school year. It’s now in its fourth year, and was formed by See News, Page 6
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resident Nikki Moser, Factoryville, likens the AFA (Artists For Art) Gallery to a perfect storm. One filled with rainbows and unicorns and stars. It’s her job to help others in the community see her vision. “AFA has such a creative presence in the community. As president of the board of AFA Gallery, I hoped to serve people and be the person who Moser helps it grow. We have a great location and great artists,” Moser said. One of the “highs” of her five-year reign as president was seeing the AFA Gallery at 514 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, expand into a second floor, doubling the opportunities for artists. At first, Moser was concerned with whether they could fill such space, but soon received a call saying there was too much work for both floors. Moser credited the success to an “incredible board” and membership and support in the community. She also talked about being the youngest member when she joined. Cultivating younger membership is a constant on her must -do list. She explained some programs just for children. “We want to embrace them and raise them as AFA artists.” Moser believes in the power of the arts. She feels the AFA Gallery is vital to artists and
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR REMINDERS Abington Heights Holiday Break Calendar Revisions: Act 80 Day, Early Dismissal, Nov. 21. Thanksgiving Holiday: Students are off Nov. 22 through 27. December 3 is a full day of school. HOLIDAY EVENTS October 31:Children’s Halloween Lliturgy Celebration of the Feast of All Saints, at St. Gregory’s Parish at 5:30 p.m. Children are encouraged to attend in costume. Following the liturgy, children and parents are invited to take part in the “Trunk or Treat.” Parents will park in a designated area of the parking lot and following the mass, children will be able to go car to car to Trick or Treat. Info/RSVP: churchofstgreg@yahoo.com. Trick or Treat Halloween Open House, at the Justus Fire Company, 159 Fieldstone Drive, Scott Twp, from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Includes free fire prevention info, candy and hot chocolate for the kids. For sale will be chicken wings ($7 for 10) and chicken fritters ($5 for 3). Info: JFC28fire.com. DAILY EVENTS
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YOUR COMMUNITY Marley’s Mission to host auction Marley’s Mission announces its upcoming “Backyard Ale House Hope Chest Auction Benefiting Marley’s Mission” to be held Nov. 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Backyard Ale House, 523 Linden St. in downtown Scranton. All proceeds of the Auction will benefit the Third Annual Marley’s Mission Blue Ribbon Gala, which is the organization’s major fundraiser that will be held Feb. 16, 2013 at the Hilton Hotel and Conference Center. The theme of this year’s Gala is “Building Our Future.” The Auction will include six wooden hope chests that are being finished and painted by local artists. Five of the chests were provided with the assistance of Woods & Co. and were
Shown are Donna Nasser (Auction Co-Chair), Kara Seitzinger (Auction Co-Chair),
underwritten by local sponsors. The cost is $50, which includes a three-hour topshelf bar provided by Backyard Ale House and passed hors d’oeuvres provided byMendicino’s, Russell’s and Constantino’s. To RSVP, contact auction@marleysmission.com. Checks can be mailed to: Marley’s Mission, P.O. Box 505, Scranton, PA 18505. For more information
contact Gala Co-Chairs Kathleen Bolling Bell (kathy@marleysmission.com) or Gretchen Wintermantel (gretchen@marleysmission.com) Marley’s Mission, which is currently based in Lake Ariel, is a non-profit organization that provides Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy at no cost to children and families who have experienced trauma.
info, call 941.PREP. 3401 Olyphant Avenue, Scranton, dine in. Includes dinner, dessert from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tobyhanna’s and drink. Cost: $7.95. Army Community Services November 10: Abington ComBranch, Employment Readiness munity Library Holiday MarketNovember 7: Keeping Your Program, will host this event, place, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A Small Business in Business: Nowhich will feature “how to” sesvariety of handcrafted merchandise vember Roundtable Discussion, at sions, guest speakers and free will be available. The event inthe Clarks Summit Fire Station at employment resources. No precludes a large gift basket raffle of 5:15 p.m. A discussion for adults registration required. Veterans, on the “Best Practices in Marketing great prizes. Admission is free. family members and members of Fee Free Veterans Day weekend, Your Small Business.” Includes a the public are invited to attend. soup and salad dinner compliments at Steamtown National Historic Info: 615.8887 or 615.8374. Site, downtown Scranton, continof Deb Kennedy, Jim Verano CPA The Carbondale PROmoting uing through Nov. 12. Steamtown is and the Abington Community School and PROSPER Team Holihonoring military veterans and Library. Co-sponsored by the day Vendor Fair, at Carbondale Abington Business and Profession- their families by waiving the park’s Area Elementary School, 103 daily entrance fee for everyone al Association, Abington CommuBrooklyn St., Carbondale from 10 during Veteran’s Day weekend. nity Library and the University of a.m. – 4 p.m. Handcrafted items Info: 340.5200 or www.nps.gov/ Scranton Small Business and Desuch as jewelry, scarves, shawls, stea. velopment Center. Cost: free. toyboxes, hair bows, home décor Asbury Trash to Treasure Sale, at Registration (required): 587.3440. will also be featured. In addition, Asbury United Methodist Church, baskets, door prizes and food will November 8: Aging and Memo- 720 Delaware St, Scranton from 9 be available. Cost: $2. Info: a.m. - 3 p.m. Lunch available for a ry Presentation and Breakfast, at 963.6842. donation. To pre-order welsh cooAbington Community Library, Songs and Games for Tots, at the from 9:30 a.m. to 11.The event is kies, call Nancy at 343.1035. Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock at free. Learn about normal memory First United Methodist Church 11 a.m. Bill Frye, will and his Annual Bazaar, at The First United changes with aging and how to supercharged guitar will provide a treat memory problems. Free mem- Methodist Church of Carbondale, 20 N. Church St, Carbondale, from November 2: Marriage Encoun- morning of musical entertainment. ory tests available. For more info 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Features a variety of and to reserve a seat, call ter Weekend, at the Fatima Renewal Children are encouraged to bring their own instruments and jam items for sale, including baked 570.814.0657. Center in Dalton, continuing along with Bill at this free event goods, handmade crafts, flea marthrough Nov. 4. Info: Call Ed and for families. Info: 996.1500. Diane Zindell at 876.1610. November 9: St. John’s Russian ket items, and more. Lunch will also be served. Info: 282.5740. Church Women United of LackaOrthodox Cathedral Annual November 4: Ransom Lions wanna County World Community Christmas Bazaar, from 11 a.m. to Pancake Breakfast, at Ransom Day and Annual Meeting, at AsNovember 10: Cocktails for a 7 p.m. continuing Nov. 10 from 11 Community Hall, 2379 Newton bury United Methodist Church at Cause, at The Tripp House, 1011 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Nov. 11 from 11 Ransom Blvd., 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. 10 a.m. with chicken and biscuit North Main Avenue, Scranton, a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Parish Center Includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, luncheon at noon. Election of new from 6 - 9 p.m. Proceeds benefit on Hill Street, Mayfield. Many officers will be held. Woman from juice coffee. Cost: adult, $7.50; crafters and vendors will offer their Research to Prevent Blindness, the all churches are welcome. Cost: $8. child, $3.50. Eat in or takeoutleading supporter of eye research products for sale. Info: 876.0730. tickets available at door or from Info: 344.6235. directed at the prevention, treatVendors info: 254.6882 or Lions Club member. Church Bazaar and White Element and eradication of all dis906.4520. Third Annual Cheers to Hope, phant Items, at the Nicholson Abington Financial Group Office eases that threaten vision and the United Methodist Church, 64 Main from 5 to 9 p.m., at the Radisson - of Jamie Kresge Open House, at Lackawanna Branch of the PennLackawanna Station Hotel, ScranSt., Nicholson from 9 a.m. to 3 120 South State St, Clarks Summit, sylvania Association for the Blind. ton. An evening of live music, p.m. The event continues on SatTickets will be sold at the door or from 5- 8 p.m. Clarks Summit Art silent auction, raffle, food and fun urday from 9 a.m. to 7p.m. For may be purchased online through Walk attendees are invited to stop to help benefit the Pancreatic more info, 942.4410. Pay Pal at www.icare4eyes.com in for some wine and cheese and Cancer Action Network. Electric City Listen Local Conunder the Cocktails for a Cause view the pottery of featured artist Hughestown Park and Recrecert Series, at the Scranton Culturlink. Donations are also accepted Michael McGoff, of Creations ation Holiday Gift and Craft Fair, al Center. Featuring The Great online through PayPal at Studio Gallery. Limited parking at the Hughestown Fire Hose Com- available in the Decker parking lot www.icare4eyes.com. Cost: $40. Party and Rogue Chimp. Doors open at 8 p.m. Cost $5. More info, pany 30 Center St., from noon - 5 Info: 489.8733. adjacent to the building. RSVP p.m. Also includes basket raffle call 344.1111. Auction of all Whipples Lumber (deadline Nov. 5): 586.1013. Info: and food for purchase. Info: Inventory, Office, Warehouse abingtonfinancial.com. 655.4552 or 654.5763. Fixtures, etc., onsite at Laceyville Scranton Prep Players Present November 3: Griffin Pond and Waysox. For more info, call “Dracula,” at Bellarmine Theater, Animal Shelter Volunteer Meeting, 1.800.MANASSE or visit manasNovember 6: Chicken-n-Biscuit Scranton Preparatory School. The at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine seauctions.com. The auction conor Ham Dinner, at Clifford United show continues Nov. 10, 16, 17 at St., Scranton at 11 a.m. tinues on Nov. 11. Methodist Church, Main St, Clif7:30 p.m. and Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. Career Day, at the Scranton ford from 4 – 6 p.m. Take out or Group rates available. For more Armed Forces Reserve Center, November 1: Professional Fall Harvest Pasta Dinner To-Go, at Clarks Summit Senior Living from 4 - 6 p.m. Info: AChapin@5sqc.com or 586.8080. Order deadline: Oct. 29. The Lung Cancer Alliance Scranton Chapter Celebrity Bartender Night, at Anna Maria’s Restaurant, 984 E Drinker St, Dunmore, from 6 - 9 p.m. The Poets will sing and bartend along with other community celebrity bartenders. Also includes basket raffles and chair massages. Info: 351.3190. Dalton Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary Meeting, in the Dalton Fire Hall at 6:30 p.m. Museum without Walls, at Anthracite Historical Discovery Center, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy Thanksgiving crafts and stories of our first settlers. Reservations required. Cost is $10 and includes dinner. For ages Pre-K through fifth grade.
Memory loss to be discussed
A free breakfast educational event will be presented by Dr. Mario Cornacchione DO, Program Director, NEPA Memory and Alzheimer’s Center, Geriatric Research and Consulting Group. It will be held in the Ryon Room at the Abington Community Library Nov. 8 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Topics covered will include: normal memory changes with aging and what you can do to limit it, when mild memory loss is not normal for your age and treatments that are being studied for mild memory problems. Seating is limited and reservations can be made by calling 570.814.0657.
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Small business marketing event planned in C.S.
The Abington Business and Professional Association, Abington Community Library and The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center will co-sponsor an event, “Keeping Your Small Business in Business: November Roundtable Discussion,” Nov. 7 at the Clarks Summit Fire Station at 5:15 p.m. The adult only event will feature an informative
roundtable discussion of “Best Practices in Marketing Your Small Business.” A soup and salad dinner will be provided compliments of Deb Kennedy, Jim Verano CPA, and the Abington Community Library. All presentations are free and open to all, however, registration is required. To register, or for more info, call the library at 587.3440.
Shown, from left, kneeling: Garrett Pietryka, Ethan Gumula and Quinn Kelly. Standing: Noah O’Malley, Jacob Dennis, Gabe Pietryka, Will Granci, Luca Dennis, Evan Musgrave and Teddy Pietryka; with head coach Ryan Mitvalsky behind.
Little leaguers support coach Some ballplayers took a swing Oct. 27 at helping their Abington Little League coach battle cancer. Coach Ted Pietryka helped turn them into champions. Now the children say it’s his turn to win and beat the cancer competition. The boys sold customized bracelets during soccer games at Stroney Field in South Abington Township to raise funds for Pietryka, who was diagnosed in August with lung and throat cancer. Pietryka was an assistant coach on the Fox Ledge Spring Water team, for which his son Garrett also played. Over the summer, Pietryka helped the seven and eight- year -olds clinch the title of Abington Little League Minor Farm Champions. The boys went on to win their last 13 games, including the title of Minor Farm champs. The team placed second out of 24 teams in the Dunmore Minor Farm Invitational in May. They reaped the rewards on the field of hard work, determination and grit. Now, they want their coach to believe, like they did, if he keeps his head in the game, he can beat cancer. They formed a new team, “Team Ted.” The kids and head coach Ryan Mitvalsky suited up on Saturday for business. They hit the muddy soccer fields, selling bracelets which featured the words: “Team Ted. Brave, strong and heroic. Pietryka’s wife Jen showed up with her three boys to lend their support. But the highlight arrived when Pietryka himself, fresh off a round of chemotherapy, made a surprise appearance to personally thank the youngsters. He was, undoubtedly, touched. The boys raised $1,080 and aren’t done yet. Look for “Team Ted” at other Abington area sporting events during the next few weeks.Another upcoming benefit for Pietryka, “Friends and Family Together for Ted,” is scheduled for Nov. 11 at State Street Grill, from 5 to 8 p.m. A DJ will provide entertainment and a silent auction and 50/50 raffle will be held. Tickets will be available at the door for $50 , which includes food stations and open bar. All proceeds will offset medical expenses of Pietryka. The “Team Ted” bracelets will also be for sale at the event. Monetary donations can be made directly to a fund: “Friends and Family Together for Ted,” C/O PNC Bank, 207 S. State St., Clarks Summit.
Auction set for Nov. 10, 11 Whipples Lumber, which was in business since1884, closed its doors. According to the company, it was once the largest retailer of lumber and building materials in the Northeast with13 locations In New York and Pennsylvania.
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All remaining inventory, office, warehouse fixtures, trucks, lifts and more, are to be sold at auction on site at Laceyville and Wysox, Nov.10 and11by Mel and Matt Manasse, Auctioneers. For more information, visit manasseauctions.com.
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Supervisors request building upgrade
Photographer Josiah Lewis of Josiah Lewis Images photographs children at the Halloween Spooktacular event. Lewis is donating 100 percent of the photo proceeds to the Waverly Community House.
Township Solicitor Bill Jones explained that the Postal SerSOUTH ABINGTON TWP. vice is exempt from township - South Abington Twp. superordinances because it is part of visors addressed a township the federal government. property that they claim needs to be upgraded to bring it is part of the federal govit up to code with township ernment. If the Postal Service ordinances. rents a property, under curAt a supervisors’ meeting Oct. 22, the board said it had rent rules, then that property’s landlord is exempt. contacted the U.S. Postal The board’s position, howservice, which leases an empty unit of the building at 545 ever, is that the building has other tenants who are not Northern Blvd. and has site exempt from township ordicontrol, about the needed upgrades. The Postal Service, nances. “That’s a multiuse buildhowever, has so far ignored ing,” he said. “It affects other their requests, according to the township supervisors. The tenants in the building that are not exempt.” Chinchilla Post Office is The board contacted the housed in a trailer on Shady owner of the property and Lane Road. requested that he make the Township Solicitor Bill Jones explained that the Post- necessary upgrades, which are required when after a al Service is exempt from township ordinances because building undergoes a major BY GERARD E. NOLAN Abington Journal Correspondent
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Say ‘Spooktacular’ The Family Fun Committee of the Waverly Community House hosted a “spooktacular” Halloween party for children of all ages in the gym at the Comm, Oct. 27. With the assistance of students from the University of Scranton’s Department of Occupational Therapy, the Comm was transformed into a haunted house and included games for all skill levels, crafts, a Spooky Zumba Dance, raffle prizes. The Halloween Party was sponsored by Dr.
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renovation. Among the problems the board cited was the buildup of storm water around the building during bad weather. The board will meet with the owner at a hearing to hash out plans on how to bring the property into compliance. In other business, the board discussed whether to renew its recycling contract with the county. The previous 10-year contract had expired two years ago, Township Supervisor David O’Neill said. “We were notified that 12 years have gone by and the county is looking for us to sign up again,” he said. O’Neill said he was still exploring alternative options, such as private recycling companies. The board tabled the issue pending the outcome of O’Neill’s research.
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CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY COLORING SWEEPSTAKES Grace Bennett, 4, of Newton Township and her sister Faith, 7, dressed as flappers.
David Hazzouri/The Dental Implant Center and Samir B. Pancholy Cardiology Offices & Testing Center. ABOVE: Two year-old Liam McDonald of Clarks Summit bowls at a game station during the Halloween Spooktacular. AT LEFT: Waverly Community House hosted a Halloween Spooktacular Oct. 27. University of Scranton Occupational Therapy students volunteered. Shown is mad scientist Kelly Ulbright and skeleton Tim Fisch.
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Annie Northup, left, and Hilda Lewis, were honored as 4-H leaders for their numerous years of service. Northup has spent 36 years and Lewis, 48 years involved in the 4-H Glenburn Sewing Club in Clarks Summit.
100 years of 4-H
Past and present members of numerous 4-H clubs located through out Lackawanna County gathered at The Regal Room in Olyphant Oct. 20, to celebrate 100 years of 4-H fun. Club leaders were honored for their devoted years of service to youth in the community. Volunteers shared memories and stories via microphone. Anyone who is Natalie Mennicucci and her a past 4-H member can be- horse when she was a young come a member of the Fans rider. of 4-H. club. Call Penn State extension 570.963.6842 to join, or on Facebook (facebook.com/lackawannacounty4h).
Dinner, recognition of past and present leaders, as well as a 4-H -themed cake for desert filled the evening of celebration for ‘Rural Beginnings, 100 Years of Pennsylvania 4-H, Global Success.’
“Though the picture of me is a bit fuzzy; seeing this printed negative brings me back to a time of wonderful memories and being ‘horse-crazy.’ I would always look forward to the weekends and my horseback riding lesson every Saturday at Bailey Hollow Farm in Dalton. Summers were especially fun as I was in the 4-H program and loved the competitive aspect of English Horse Shows. The respect and correct care of animals, self-discipline and sportsmanship I believe that I learned from riding horses still stays with me today. Though time has passed and I’ve grown up I can not part with the ribbons that I proudly earned with my four-legged friends so long ago.” - Natalie Mennicucci
The grand prize child winner of the coloring sweepstakes is invited to ‘flip the switch’ to light the town at the Tree Lighting Ceremony Saturday, Nov.17 at 6 p.m. Grand Prize: $250 Savings Account from Fidelity, Discount and Deposit Bank Second Prize: Children’s books valued at $35 from Kidazzle Third Prize: TBD Rules: All entries must be received by Friday, Nov. 9 at noon. Entrants must be age 12 and under. One entry per child. Entries may be mailed to the ABPA P.O. Box 98, Clarks Summit PA 18411 or dropped off at The Abington Journal, 211 South State Street, Clarks Summit. Winners will be selected by a random drawing and notified by phone. Contact the ABPA with questions at 570.587.9045. Contestant Name_______________________________ Age:_______ Contact phone number (not for publication):___________________________ Coloring Contest Sponsors: The Abington Journal and Fidelity, Discount and Deposit Bank
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Monica Ely of Dimock sits with her Bull Mastiff, Duke, as he takes a break from pulling the family sled.
Santa so soon?
Santa and his sleigh were in town a bit early as Duke the Bull Mastiff demonstrated in a Halloween Parade hosted Oct. 20 at Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Rd, Clarks Summit. Registration begins at noon and ABOVE: Tiffany Kasarda of Dickson City holds her ‘Chia Pet’ Daisy the Jackapug. event at 1 p.m. AT LEFT:Jessica Ely of Dimock with her dogs Dex, Boo and Jasmine
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loween Parade in NYC. But a favorite costume that I have made is my costume from last year. I won 100 peacock feathers and made a tail out of them. People loved it and were taking pictures. I felt like a celebrity,” said Moore. Moore attended the New York University School of Arts. She has been watching or participating in the NYC Halloween Parade since 1993 with the exception of three years that she was unable to attend. “It’s so much fun. It’s a party for adults. It’s chaos,” said Moore of the pa-
for face painting. “Kids love face painting. Paint their face like a dinosaur, put them in green sweats and give them claws and they are happy as can be,” said Moore. She described a glue gun as “non-sewer costume maker’s magic.” And as for a signature piece, Moore suggested that one signature piece Moore can be an entire costume. “Costumes don’t need to be complex; they just rade. need to be creative.” “My favorite costume I ever Anysaw was a group of about 50 people dressed as a bucket of one can soldiers, they were in the Hal-
in the parade, people meet up and parade down 6th street, she said. Moore does not hold classes on Halloween. At her studio, Halloween excitement rivals that of Christmas for the kids participating. “I like to go out on Hallowouldn’t ween and I show up know my to stuclass dents
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Michaela Moore suggests face painting to brighten up a costume, such as this day lily creation shown at right.
Twp.; 341in Clarks Summit; 155 in Clarks Green;134 in Mayfield; 41in Newton Twp.; 23 in Glenburn Twp.;15 in Jer“We don’t really know when power will be restored. It could myn and12 in North Abington Twp. be anytime between 5 p.m. Lack of power was not the Tuesday night to11a.m. only obstacle facing people of Wednesday morning. We have the area. Downed trees blocked just been selling the basics, roads in Waverly and Factoryalong with scratch off lottery tickets, because the Pennsylva- ville with one road not anticipated to reopen until Thursday. nia Lottery is shut down.” According to the PennDOT Some of the regular customers came to the aid of the owners Department of Transportation Oct. 30, a travel advisory was in early Tuesday morning with place Tuesday afternoon. breakfast items, Hughes said. State route1033 was closed in Kathleen Thomas brought both directions Tuesday, bethem coffee, bagels and cream tween Kemmerer Avenue in cheese at the store. Eddie Antone also delivered a large ther- Factoryville and Lackawanna Line in Clinton Township due to mos of coffee. a downed tree. Anticipated “We had a lot of regular customers sitting in the store drink- reopening is Thursday at10 a.m. State route 632 (PA-632) was ing coffee and talking because closed in both directions bethey didn’t have anywhere else tween Route 407 to Miller Road to go,” Hughes said. in Waverly due to a downed tree They were not alone in their with anticipated reopening plight. Tuesday at 5 p.m. According to PPL Electric According to South Abington Utilities, as of 2:25 p.m. Oct. 30, Twp. Police Chief Robert Gerrithose without power in Dalton ty, heavy winds presented probnumbered 2,499 in Dalton, lems with electricity in the down from 3,882 just after township noon. “The biggest issue is trees In South Abington Twp. 2,798 customers were without power, including the South Abington Township Police Department. Other residents in the greater Abington area without electrical service at 2:25 p.m. Tuesday included1,372 in Greenfield Twp.; 816 in Ransom Twp.; 652 in La Plume Twp.; 381in Scott
because of trick-or-treating. They love to dress up and have learned how to do costumes from my theater classes,” said Moore. “I think Halloween has gotten bigger for adults in the last 10-20 years because they get to be somebody else for a day. I think that’s why everyone loves Halloween, because they dress up and have the freedom of slipping into another persona for a day. I think that Halloween and theater are closely linked because of that,” said Moore. Moore’s theatre classes are ongoing and she will offer another session of classes from January through the spring. For more information call 570.586.8099 or email at allabouttheatre@gmail.com.
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vital to the community.. She discussed her hopes for AFA in the Abington area, “It’s like this little heartbeat, and the crowd gets bigger and you have a community like the Abingtons to engage.” Moser can’t imagine not having art in her everyday life. There are many ways to get involved. Anyone interested can go the AFA Gallery website at artistsforart.org. Moser attended Keystone Junior College for two years and then transferred to Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Arts located in New York City on a full scholarship. She is completing a graduate program at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Her career has taken many turns. She worked in a gallery, for a handbag and jewelry line and as an interior designer in New York City. She also owned design company Sugar Jones. Moser has two children: Georgia Blake,10 and Eli Blake,12.
down on wires causing a disruption in utility services,” he said. “Besides trees being down, we haven’t really received any calls for property damage to my knowledge.” According to Gerrity, several hundreds residents, specifically in the Shady Lane and Morgan Highway sections of the township, remained without power Tuesday afternoon. Gerrity added that the power went out in those areas at approximately 8 p.m. Monday evening. Also in Dalton, McGrath’s Pub and Eatery opened its doors to patrons Tuesday, according to bartender Mary Ramsey. Although they were not able to serve from the kitchen at the122 East Main Street location, a generator made it possible to offer beverages and conduct credit card transactions. “We’re just making the best of what we can,” said Ramsey. “Once the power went out, they got a generator to power the cooler, some lights inside and outside the building and a credit card reader. Their power was restored around 2:45 p.m. It was just the bare minimum we needed to stay open.” Bartender Mary Ramsey serves patrons Tuesday afternoon at McGrath’s Pub and Eatery in Dalton. ABINGTON JOURNAL PHOTOS/ALEXANDRA BATSON
Meet the President Interests and Hobbies: The cosmos, anthropology, science, flea markets, historic house tours. Inspired by: Mad scientists, Mohammed Ali, Jacques Cousteau and Tina Turner. Favorite Place in the World: The edge of an ocean Favorite Book: “Fortunately” by Remy Charlip, a great story about it all turning out for the better, despite the unfortunate parts My Greatest Achievement: Personally, while I think my children behave like wild monkeys in captivity (at least in my house), in the world I hear they are polite, engaged, eat their vegetables and are damn good fun to hang out with. And I can’t wait to travel the world with them. Professionally, Keystone Iron Works and the Arts on Fire Festival, the second floor at AFA and ability to turn an art degree into a life I love every day. Perfect Saturday Afternoon: Potluck with friends in the backyard Can’t Leave Home Without: Chocolate, dark chocolate.
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ANSWERS ON PAGE 11 Shown at right are Clarks Summit area residents involved in the planning of this year’s event. Lucille O’Boyle, Elaine Shepard, Carol Mueller, Co-Chair Carole Rosencrance, Edie MacIntire, Ellen Beechko, Jan Brown, Teri Erickson and Event Chair Carol Chisdak.
Theme set for 26th Annual Ronald McDonald House Gourmet Gala The Ronald McDonald House® of Scranton recently introduced the theme “Aloha Hawaii” for its 26th Annual Gourmet Gala at the committee’s first meeting hosted by Carol and Albert Mueller, Clarks Summit. The theme is a very large part of the event, said event chair Carol Chisdak. Once the theme is set, the decorating and invitation committees take off and run, she added. Each year the event’s decorating committee transforms Genetti Manor, Dickson City into another world, with colorful decorations, spectacular floral arrangements and flavorful food all for a worthy cause. The Gourmet Gala “Aloha Hawaii” is a major fundraiser for The Ronald McDonald House® of Scranton, which serves the families of children who are hospitalized here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The event is set for April 7 at Genetti Manor, Dickson City. Co-chairs are Carol Chisdak and Carole Rosencrance. For information on volunteering, tickets or participating as a restaurant or sponsorship contact the Ronald McDonald House® at 570.969.8998.
Blood drive dedicated to teacher A Red Cross blood drive was held at Lakeland Jr./Sr. High School Oct. 4 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The drive was sponsored by the National Honor Society and dedicated in memory of Michael Meoni, a math teacher at the High School who passed away on Aug. 29, 2012 due to complications from leukemia. The blood drive involved only the students and faculty at Lakeland. At the end of a successful day, 70 people signed up to donate and 57 productive units of blood were taken, which was 10 more than the blood drive goal. According to the Red Cross statistics, every unit of blood donated can save three lives.
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Name: Falin Age: 3 years old Sex: Female About me: I walk very well on a leash. I am housebroken and know basic commands. I must be the only dog in the household. 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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Members of the after school juggling club at Abington Heights Middle School practice their juggling skills in the gym, along with teacher Rob Smith (back row, far right). Shown, not in order: Richard Fried, Eric Spencer, Ryan Flynn, Max Earl, Sean Kane, Connor Napierala, John Paul Habeeb, Cole Maciak, Karen Whitaker, Brianna Heffley, Tom Myers, Frank DeFazio and Michael Phillips.
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ickball. Geocaching. Yoga. Newspapers. American Sign Language. Drama. TV Studio. If it’s a topic of interest to the students at Abington Heights Middle School, there’s a good chance it’s on the list of after school clubs and activities, which take place Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for three separate six-week sessions throughout the school year. According to Assistant Principal Eduardo Antonetti, the after school program has been in place for many years, but has expanded a lot in the past five. He said the school, which currently has about 1,100 students enrolled, offers 40 different after school activities in which about 400 students participate. Antonetti said the program connects the interests of the students with the talents of the faculty members. He said he feels it is “a very important part of the middle school experience.” One way the program benefits the students, he said, is they get to see their teachers in a new light. He said it also helps the students meet new friends they may not have gotten to know outside the clubs and gives them a chance to participate in a fun supervised activity during a time of day when many would otherwise be home alone waiting for parents to return from work. “An after-school activities program also can provide
students with improved self-esteem, motivation and socialization skills,” said Antonetti in a letter sent home to parents, “Our programs are designed to be fun, interactive, and educational.” Antonetti said his goal for the program is to keep it going strong and keep refining it. He often receives requests from students about new clubs and activities they would like to see during the next session and he said if enough students show an interest in the same topic, those requests are often obliged. For example, he said one student recently requested a Minecraft computer game club and collected several student signatures on a petition saying they would sign up for such an activity. He said there’s a good chance he will now open a Minecraft club in a future session. One club currently offered is the Mural Club, which Antonetti said creates colorful murals on the walls in the school hallways. Another is the juggling club, led by seventh grade reading teacher Rob Smith, who started the club 10 years ago when he first started teaching at the school. Eric Spencer, and eighth grade student, said he began attending the juggling club about three years ago and has fun juggling and performing what he’s learned for his family members at home. Another current afterschool activity is the Glee
A work of art in progress on a hallway wall in Abington Heights Middle School awaits completion by the Mural Club, which meets Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. Middle School teacher Deano Noto plays the piano while students Kathryn Ferreira and Emie Bourg practice for the Glee Club. Jasmine McDuffie hits the ball over the net during the after school PingPong Club at Abington Heights Middle School.
Club, led by music teacher Deano Noto, who started it last year. Noto said the club is designed for children who want to sing. “I have such a group of highly spirited kids who all want to be stars,” he said. Noto allows the students to come up with their own ideas and encourages them to create routines to accompany their songs. The students work on their own and together, and he guides them along when needed. Another is the Ping-Pong
Club, led by teacher Michael Boylan, who originated it this past year and also has led a debate club for the past four or five years. One member of the PingPong Club, Jasmine McDuffie, said she enjoys the competition of the game and joined because she “just thought it would be fun.” Boylan said he believes participating in the activities is important for the students because it helps them establish new friendships and “gives them another outlet to express themselves.”
Abington Christian Academy students meet local, global needs Each Wednesday morning, 70 students from Abington Christian Academy gather for regular chapel services. They usually hear from local ministers and leaders, but they are also visited by individuals from as far away as Mindanao, Philippines and Maahhaarrand, Africa. These guests tell the students about children who don’t have
clean water, who have no treats to enjoy at Christmas, and who don’t have enough money for school clothing. This past September, students learned that there are some villages in which children have to walk long distances to fill buckets with water for their families, and often the water is contaminated and dirty. Their response was to donate
nearly $200 that was collected in offerings during September. Each year students fill shoeboxes with small Christmas gifts for underprivileged children around the world through Operation Christmas Child. They also send money to purchase clothing for students at Dayspring Village in Maahhaarrand, South Africa. And each Christmas they raise
enough money to buy a Christmas dinner of chicken and vegetables for orphans and street children living in Mindanao, Philippines. Locally, the students have helped the Scranton Rescue Mission, the Griffin Pond Humane Society, Child Evangelism Fellowship, and a few local Christian schools who were in need.
Times” to apply for a clerkship position, “otherwise known as news assistant.” He said a new set of correspondents were just starting, and the company needed someone to help with interviews and research. “So, I wrote a ‘test’ story about a sugar tax battle between the U.S. and Mexico, and they hired me on that,” he said. “Now, this was a great boost in one’s confidence, because I began first to write little sixline briefs, and then I began to write 1,000-word stories and seeing one’s name in the form of ‘By Graham P. Gori’ in the Times alters one’s sense of oneself.” In March 2003, he took a position as an Associated Press (AP), “one of the largest and most trusted sources of independent newsgathering,” as correspondent in Bolivia. He said of his work there, “Bolivia was…lawless, but in a more intimate way. The fight between the Indians and the ruling class was still very sharp…I also became very friendly with the Argentineans and at this time gained some friendships that I will take to the grave with me. Gori’s “exit cue from journalism” came when his time in Bolivia ended in June 2004, after which he got married and started a family. Currently, he has a new literary venture in the works. “I wish to finish a book,” he said, “a novel that I have begun about a young man who looks back on his life and asks the gods if he has done right, or wrong. And the gods respond. I also wish to write magazine pieces and essays. Something tells me that I probably won’t go back to writing for a daily paper.”
Meet Graham Gori Age: 37 Hometown: Born in Louisville, Ky. and grew up in Dalton. My first and very sweet memories of life come from Dalton. Job Title: Author Favorite subject in school: Although I do not have a favorite subject, I do have a most memorable grade: Second grade. Who is your favorite journalist: I would say that “freedom” was my favorite journalist. That is, the freedom that journalism gave me to travel the world Who or what inspires you in your field: There was one (professor) I liked very much: Prof. Ahearn. …When he talked of Hemingway you could smell the old dusty cork of wine popping in France. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up: For being such a great daydreamer at school, I was a lousy dreamer of my own future: I never had the foggiest notion of what I wanted to do in life. Actually that is not true. I had the clearest and most accurate gut feeling that nothing I had seen so far in life had convinced me. Favorite place in the universe: Dalton, Pa. I feel all of Dalton under my feet when I am there and I love its air in my lungs. I have always wondered why it has proven so impossible to return. What book would you bring if you were stranded on the moon: An ephemeris (a table listing the position of planets). It’s impossible to imagine how one’s mind and perspective would be forever altered in a deliciously good way by living on the moon, and I’m sure after a few wraps around Earth, anything that had been written before would feel kind of stale… Coolest part of your job when you worked as a journalist: The travel, but not because I like airplanes, or old crumbly trains wobbling along shaky tracks, but because without fail, every trip journalism took me on led me to the most poignant scenes of human disaster, triumph, prevail and utter surrender before the forces of life.
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Abington Heights Junior High field hockey donates
The Abington Heights Jr. High Field Hockey Team participated in their “Pink” game. In conjunction with two eighth grade students, Amanda Gawell and Alexia Presley, team members were able to raise $600 in donations by selling several colored ribbons. Their generosity was distributed as follows: $200 was donated to Sloan-Kettering; $200 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; $100 to the Ovarian Cancer Institute; $100 to NEPA Komen Foundation. Shown above: first row, from left: Lauren Olevnick, Maura Jenkins. Second row: Coach Heather Bluhm, Mary-Kate Boyle, Emma Hivner, Sky Smith, Phoebe Sebring, Heather Mitchell, Clare Weinberger, Maimie Dempsey, Audrey Cottell, Tori Munley.Third row:Hannah Roe, Jessie Show, Ashlynn Fitzgerald, Sydney Granville, Anna Van Wert, Olivia Sesso, Isabell MacGregor, Kayla Thorpe, Victoria Nolan.
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Clarks Summit Elementary students march for a cause ciation. Then the third graders threw balls to one another while reciting the facts they learned. Clarks Summit Elementary third graders At the end of the walk, the students went braved cool autumn temperatures Oct. 16 inside to indulge in a healthy snack. and marched around their school for a cause. “We’re looking to raise awareness about The students were learning about diabetes type one and type two diabetes,” Ross, who and how to lead active, healthy lives. “We walk for an hour to promote a healthy travels to schools in New York, New Jersey lifestyle,” said Marge MacArt, a gym teacher and Pennsylvania, said. Ross said about 25 million people in the at the school. U.S. (roughly 8 percent of the population) Each time the students finished a lap have some form of diabetes, but people don’t around the building, they discussed topics seem to be as well-informed about the dislike healthy eating or the difference between ease as with other diseases. type one and type two diabetes with their “It’s still not a well-known disease,” Ross gym teacher and Jennifer Ross, a representative from the American Diabetes Asso- said.
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Perfect PUMPKINS Lakeland Elementary School students participated in pumpkin decorating contest Oct. 12. The winners were Samantha Caputo, Tristen Kalt, Alex Shields, Mikayla Garrcik, Liam Osburn and Nicholas Bertholf.
Our Lady of the Snows Church/Church of St. Benedict parishes will host a Suicide Prevention presentation in the Our Lady of the Snows Church Gathering Room, 301 South State St. Clarks Summit Nov. 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be a spaghetti dinner followed by dessert with the presentation. The target audience is parents and adults. Space is limited to first 50 people. RSVP 570.586.1741 by Nov. 2. A donation of a dessert would be greatly appreciated. The event is sponsored by the Parish Nurse Program of Our Lady of the Snows/ Church of St. Benedict, in conjunction with Misericordia University.
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Waverly Community Church will present a Trunk -or -Treat event Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Children can collect safe candy from car trunks in the church parking lot. Parents and children are welcome downstairs for chili, hot chocolate and a children’s craft. This event will run during our “Badge of Honor” program. Children may have the chance to see a puppet play as well.
Scranton girl honored at Pa. School Bus Safety Awards
Lackawanna Trail elects new Director of Special Education
Scranton resident Taryn Hughes was among 12 students and six school bus drivers from across the state honored for winning the 2012 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and the 2012 Pennsylvania School Bus Driver Safety Competition. Taryn Hughes, Frances Willard Elementary School, Scranton, Lackawanna County earned first place in Division 1, grades Kindergarten – 2. The event, which took place at the Governor’s Residence, was also held in recognition of Governor Tom Corbett’s proclamation designating Oct. 2226 as School Bus Safety Week in Pennsylvania. The same week has also been designated National School Bus Safety Week. “These creative young students are helping us communicate important safety messages through their posters,” said Kurt Myers, PennDOT Deputy Secretary for Safety Ad-
each district has to be monitored for continuous imFACTORYVILLE - At the provement. “This year is Lackawanna Lackawanna Trail school board meeting Oct. 8, Presi- Trail’s year for syntopical monitoring,” she said. dent Ned Clarke introduced Russell explained the comStephanie Russell, who was ponents, which are a prerecently elected director of special education. “Everyone onsite, visit, an onsite visit and an improvement plan. has been very kind in welShe said that syntopical moncoming me, and I would particularly like to thank my itoring will begin in March. Russell said that she did administrative colleagues for this type of monitoring last helping me with this transiyear at Pocono Mountain and tion,” she said. “They’ve all Northwest. been very supportive, and I “If this is any indication of appreciate that very much.” Russell announced updates the work to come, keep it coming,” Clarke said. on the special education deSuperintendent of Schools partment. First, she said that she held a department meet- Matthew Rakauskas said that Trail is trying to incorporate ing with the special educathe Common Core standards tion teachers. into the curriculum from “Upcoming will be with grades K to 12. He acknowlthe paraprofessionals on the next elementary Act 80 Day,” edged curriculum coordinator Janice Joyce for handling the she said. Russell mentioned that she Common Core part in the elementary and secondary plans to do a development report. He also acknowlwith the special education teachers on the re-evaluation edged intermediate curriculum director Colin Furneax process and the timelines. She is planning this for Oct. for giving an overview of the new teacher evaluation sys31. She also informed the tem. board that every six years, BY BEN FREDA Abington Journal Correspondent
Taryn Hughes, Frances Willard Elementary School, Scranton, Lackawanna County earned first place in Division 1, grades Kindergarten – 2.
ministration. This year’s contest theme, “Stand Back from the Yellow and Black,” focused on the need for students to be cautious and stay a safe distance from the bus so that drivers can see them while loading and unloading. Students, kindergarten through eighth grade, were eligible to enter. The winners were chosen from 475 public and private school student entries. The first-place entries will be forwarded to a national competition to be judged at the end of this month. The competition, held each June, tests school bus drivers’ knowledge of safety rules and safe operation of their buses.
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“It’s been a wonderful start to the academic year,” said Rakauskas. In other news, Dr. Tania Stoker mentioned in her elementary principal report, that gifted math teacher Patricia Carpenter took six students to the Scranton Cultural Center Oct. 2. “The Lackawanna Trail school district has donated $35,000 to the Susan G. Komen and the American Cancer Society,” she said. “So, this is a huge endeavor that started a couple years
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Lucille Stevens October 24, 2012 Lucille Stevens, 92, of Linden St. in Clarks Summit, died Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 24, at Dunmore Health Care Center. She was the widow of Eugene
Stevens who died in 1961. Born in South Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Vladislava Diempkowski Kapuscienski. Prior to retirement she was employed as a bakery manager at the Old River Road Bakery. She was a former member of the Jackson Street Baptist Church, and for many years she worked at the polls in West Scranton on election day. Lucille was a loving mother and grand-
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mother, always putting her family first, and many have said that she was the kindest person they ever met. Surviving are three sons, Frank and his wife Barbara, Oneonta, N.Y., Norm and his wife Sandra, Dalton, Roy and his wife Pat, New Market, Md., daughter Sandra Toms, Mexico, N.Y.; a stepson, Robert and his wife Judy Stevens, Darlington, S. C.; nine grandchildren, Seth, Tim-
othy, Jeff, Mark, Brett, Casey, Todd, Colleen, and Erin; seven great grandchildren, Leah, Briley, Abigale, Taylor, Sadie, Mason and Alexia. She was preceded in death by a brother, Tony Kapus; and two sisters, Stella Gitlin, and Helen Davis. To send online condolences, visit www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome.com.
Paul L. Cosner
Katherine Dunn
Amy Jo Kane
October 28, 2012
October 24, 2012
October 22, 2012
Paul L. Cosner, Sr., 73 of Clarks Summit, passed Sunday morning, Oct. 28, at the VNA Hospice Unit at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. His wife is the former Diane Dunlap of Scranton. The couple had been married for 35 years on Aug. 18. A lifelong resident of Clarks Summit, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Madeline Teil Cosner. He proudly served his country as a member of the National Guard. Prior to his retirement in 2002, Paul was a driver for New Penn Trucking. He was a member of Lake Winola United Methodist Church. Paul was an avid classic car collector, specializing in Model As, he was a member of the Model A Ford Club of America, Model A Restorer’s Club, Steamtown A’s Antique Car Club and retired member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Paul was a musician and lover of bluegrass and country music. He played weekly at East Lemon Methodist Church and was a member of PENNY Bluegrass Association. Surviving are five children, Lucrezia Bonifanti and husband Joseph of Tunkhannock, Paul L. Cosner Jr. and wife, Elisa of Clarks Summit, Christine Robinson and husband Joe of Tunkhannock, Stephen G. Smith of Scranton and Lori L. Zwick of Charlotte, N.C. and 11 grandchildren, Brian Woodruff and wife, Ashley, Kevin Woodruff and wife, Heidi, Kristy Arndt and husband Donald, Rachel Cosner, Zachary C. Cosner, Hayley C. Cosner, Matthew Kahrnak, Lucrezia Holgate, Heather Holgate, Morgan O. Smith and Parker R. Smith and three great-grandchildren, Katie Kahrnak, Joshua Sidarovich and Ella Woodruff. Also survived are three brothers, Thomas and wife, Dianna of Scott Twp., Warren and wife, Esther of Hallstead and Bruce and wife, Karen of Tunkhannock, a sister Joann of Tunkhannock and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Lake Winola United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 400, Lake Winola, PA 18625. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit, PA. To send an online condolence, visitwww.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome.com.
Katherine Dunn, 76, of Dalton passed away Wednesday morning, Oct. 24, at VNA Hospice at Geisinger CMC in Scranton. She was the widow of the late William E. Dunn who died in 2001. Born on May 2, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Elisabeth Unley. She graduated from Dalton High School and attended Syracuse University. Kathy was an active member of the Dalton United Methodist Church. She was a loving sister, mother, and grandmother whose happiest times were spent with her family. She loved spending time at her mountain cabin in LaQuin and enjoyed playing bridge with friends. Kathy was very family oriented and would go above and beyond to help and unite everyone. She is survived by her five children David Dunn, Debby Dunn Stiles, Diane Dunn, Suzzane Schneider and Michael Dunn all of Dalton; grandchildren Kendall and Kori Stiles, Matthew and Stephen Miller, Elise Collarini, Alexander, Kasey and Jordan Schneider, Keith and Kyle Goldovich, and great -grandson Maximus Collarini; sisters Jane Richards, Nic. Twp., Gretchen Paal, Sparta, N.J., Karen Unley, Boyton Beach, Fla. and many nieces and nephews. Very special thanks to the ER and VNA Hospice staff at Geisinger CMC. The family would also like to express thanks and gratitude for their kind care and support to Kathy and her family during this difficult time. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 31 at the Dalton United Methodist Church at 11:00am with Pastor Lori Robertson. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family at the Fairlawn Cemetery in Dalton. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Dalton United Methodist Church or the Dalton Fire Company, Dalton, PA. To send online condolences, visit www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome.com.
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versity of Wisconsin and continued his studies, receiving his Juris Doctorate from John MarOctober 21, 2012 shall School of Law in Chicago. He honorably served in the Ronald C. Zimbehl, 85, of Army Air Corps during World Morristown, N.J., died Sunday, Oct. 21, at Morristown Memorial War II. During his successful Hospital. His wife of 44 years is career, he served as a lawyer, engineer, honored sales manager the former Jean Marie DeFord. and consultant. He worked as an Born Jan. 24, 1927, in Milattorney in private practice and waukee, Wis., son of the late then as a manager for Otis EleRudolph and Marie Reidy Zimvator/United Technologies. He behl, he resided in Morristown, later was an organizing partner N.J., since 1972, having moved from Pittsburgh. He was educat- in G.F. Zuckerman Associates, an engineering consulting comed in Milwaukee schools and pany, working with architectural received a Bachelor of Science firms both domestically and in engineering from the Unitry, helped with the homeless ministry, as well as volunteering for many mission trips. Amy was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Also surviving are two daughters Lara Alison and Lillian Grace Kane, at home; Gerard and Joan Kane, father and mother-inlaw, Clarks Summit: three sisters, Melissa Smith, and her husband Duane, Lake Ariel; Tamee Gibbs and her husband John, W. Pittston; and Carrie Mitchell and fiance John Gundling, Scranton, a brother Stewart and wife Kristine, Old Forge, sister-in-law, maternal grandmother Jean Evans, Lake Ariel and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Raymond Evans and her paternal grandparents Walter and Lillian Mitchell. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a trust fund in Amy’s name and sent to Bank of America, 507 Linden St. Scranton Pa. 18503. To sign the online guestbook go to www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome.com.
internationally. Also surviving are two daughters, Jeanne Marie and husband, Dr. Mark Giallorenzi, Clarks Summit; and Elizabeth Zimbehl, Hoboken, N.J.; a son, David Zimbehl, Morristown, N.J.; and three grandsons, Nicholas, Michael and Christopher Giallorenzi. Memorial contributions may be made to Market Street Mission, 9 Market St., Morristown, N.J. 07960, www.marketstreet.org/donate.asp; or American Life League, P.O. Box 1350, Stafford, VA 22555, www.all.org/donate/.
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Local educator receives Literacy Award The Northeastern Pennsylvania Reading Association’sCelebration and Literacy Award Presentation was recently held at the Ramada Inn in Clarks Summit. Following dinner, Elaine Geroulo, was honored with the Celebrate Literacy Award, bestowed by the International Reading Association and the local chapter for exemplary service in the promotion of Literacy. Geroulo is a graduate of Marywood University and received a full fellowship to Columbia University where she received a Master’s of Science in Special Education. She wrote her dissertation in the 1970s on Serving Students with Autism . She was one of the first to receive certification in Autism from Penn State University. She is presently a member of the Special Education Department at NEIU 19 which serves 20 school districts in the area. She serves as a member of the training and consultant staff of the department. She was joined at the dinner by her husband the Honorable Judge Vito Geroulo. They have four children and five grandchildren. Geroulo accepted the award and recognized the reading teachers who have given so much to children. She noted how each of her children were encouraged and inspired to become readers. Her individual stories of each of her children touched those in attendance. NPRA is a professional organization serving Lackawanna, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming Counties devoted to the improvement of all aspects of reading. Elaine Geroulo, center, receives the 2012 Celebrate Literacy Award at the Ramada Inn in Clarks Summit. With Elaine is Victoria Sheridan and Donna Salva, chairman of the award committee and membership and professional development respectively.
Gertrude Hawk employees donate Employees of Gertrude Hawk Chocolates present the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter with a $1,000 donation that was raised through an employee pet contest. Shown, from left: Dorothy Nichols, Brooke Praefke, Gertrude Hawk community relations committee; Warren Reed, Executive Director, Griffin Pond Animal Shelter and Kristen Shemanski, Gertrude Hawk community relations committee.
Hailey Driesbaugh, 9, Clarks Summit gets her face painted by volunteer Tina Hunsinger.
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Great pumpkin season During the twilight hours Oct. 27 the “Spirit of the Great Pumpkin” was lurking around the South Abington Park, according to the South Abington Lions Club. The club got into the spirit of the season and planned an event to help everyone enjoy a Halloween that is fun, safe — and just a little bit scary. Children10 and younger were invited to join in the celebration and festivities at the South Abington Park Pavilion. The event included Halloween refreshments around a warm fire, face painting, pumpkin painting, story telling and more. Participants received “tricks and treats.”
Mia Keyanna Mehr, 2, of Clarks Summit concentrates on painting her pumpkin. Five -year- old Sonny Angulo of Clarks Summit grabs a duck to reveal his prize.
Three-day bazaar in Mayfield
Darlene Monahan of Clarks Summit holds her grandson Zak Evans, 1. Lions Club of South Abington are shown, front row, from left: Don Banks, Robert Shaffer, Frank Tunis (President), Betty Shaffer, Cindy Champlin; Back row: John Shaffer, Joy Lewis, Ivar Iverson, Pete Lewis.
The V. Rev. John D. Sorochka, pastor of St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral, and the parishioners, have announced the dates for the Annual Christmas Bazaar. The three- day event will take place Nov. 9, 10 and 11 at the Parish Center on Hill Street, Mayfield. Hours for the Bazaar are as follows: Nov. 9 and Nov. 10, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Nov. 11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Many crafters and vendors sell product lines at St. John’s Center, where stands are located on both the upper and lower levels. On Friday, the menu includes homemade pirogie, halushki , clam chowder, pizza, fish dinners, fish sandwiches, grilled shrimp Caesar Salad.. On Saturday and Sunday the menu is more extensive. The public is invited. For information, contact St. John’s Rectory at 876.0730, Joan Zaleski (vendor coordinator) at 254.6882 or 906.4520. Seated, from left: Sandy Suey, Lillian Brownell, Alexandra Fedorchak and Rose Fendrock. Standing: Jude Gardner, Martha Gasper, Millie Fife, Pat Suey, Matushka Alexandra Sorochka, Archpriest John D. Sorochka, Pastor, Joyce Walsh, Lillian Shust and Joan Zaleski.
Parish moving ‘forward in faith’ Beta Rho Chapter initiates members Patricia Carpenter, Title1and Gifted Education teacher at the Lackawanna Trail Elementary School and Karen Voigt, Director of Curriculum and Instruction and Federal Programs in the Mountain View School District, were honored with membership into the Beta Rho Chapter of the Delta Kappa Society International at the October meeting at Dreyer Hall in Montrose. Newly elected chapter president Carol Goodman, supervisor of student teachers at Keystone College, La Plume, conducted the business meeting. Ellen Whipple, retired fourth grade teacher from the Laceyville Elementary School, was awarded the Beta Rho Achievement Award, the highest chapter recognition. Shown, from left, are member Cindy Reynolds escorting initiate Karen Voigt and initiate Pat Carpenter escorted by member Dr. Nancy Simon. The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is a professional honor society for women educators with more than115, 000 members. The next Beta Rho Chapter meeting will be at St. Paul’s Church in Montrose Dec. 6, at 4:30 p.m.
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St. Gregory’s Parish, Clarks Green, held a ministry fair Oct. 13 and 14, during which time members were introduced to the new mission statement and given the opportunity to sign up to help with various ministries. The mission statement, introduced during Mass by members of the Parish Council, stated, “The parish community of St. Gregory guided by Christ’s gospel message of love and nourished for mission at Eucharist, welcomes the world with open arms, faithful hearts and hands ready to serve.” The parish motto is “Forward in Faith.” Council member Martha McAndrew said the council began developing the new statement in February. “Everybody took part in submitting their ideas,” she said, adding that in the end, everyone agreed on the final draft. “We like it and we hope the people like it,” she said. “That’s what really matters.” Council member Jane Farr said she felt the ministry fair was a success. She said parish members can still sign up for ministry even though the event is over.
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MORE THAN MOVIES Dietrich Theater Erica Rogler
Presided over by Kaitlyn Schott, top, as the Curate, the Keystone Players rehearse for their upcoming production of Don Nigros comedy, ’The Curate Shakespeare As You Like It.’ Seated, from left: Josh Harris, as William, and Jila Rusavage, who plays Rosalind. Standing, from left : Patrick Burne, as Amiens; Sarah Langan as Celia; Joseph Croft as the Clown and Heather Bixby as Audrey.
Staged parody
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comedy within a comedy. A play within a play. A stage on a stage. “The Curate Shakespeare As You Like It,” by Don Nigro, is a comedy about a small troupe of actors desperate to perform Shakespeare’s comedy, “As You Like It.” “The Curate Shakespeare As You Like It,” will be performed by the Keystone Players in the Brooks Theatre at Keystone College, La Plume, Nov. 2, 3 and 4 at 2 p.m. It is directed by Jane Honchell. In the case of inclement weather, it will be postponed to the following weekend, at the same times. A Keystone College press release sums up the play, “The mysterious Curate, played by Kaitlyn Schott, directs her crew of confused, fearful, and inept actors…She alternately encourages, scolds and threatens, determined that the show must go on, no matter what.”The release continued, “Celia, a second-string heroine played by Sarah Langan, is convinced the production will fail, since Au-
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drey, an inexperienced actress played by Heather Bixby, must step into the lead role of Rosalind. Audrey is forced to play Rosalind because the actress originally cast as Rosalind, played by Jila Rusavage, has inexplicably gone a little crazy. While she can still sing and offer unasked-for commentary, Rosalind is unable to say her lines.” “Likewise, since the original leading man has left the company to become a professional wrestler, William, a novice bit player played by Joshua Harris, must perform the role of Orlando. The two remaining male actors, the Clown, played by Joe Croft, and Amiens, played by Patrick Burne, must fill in all of the remaining roles.” “This is an extremely challenging play,” Honchell said in the release, “since not only do the actors have to play multiple roles, but they also have had to master Shakespearean diction.” Meet the cast: • Kaitlyn Schott, of Pleasant Mount, a junior, will play The See Parody, Page 11
Arts, Crafts and More “Solutions,” New Meditation Classes, at the Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Rd Waverly, Thursdays through Nov. 1 from 78:30 p.m. with Buddhist monk, Gen Samten Kelsang.
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Songs and Games for Tots, Nov. 3 at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock at 11 a.m. Bill Frye, will and his supercharged guitar will provide a morning of musical entertainment. Children are encouraged to bring their own instruments and jam along with Bill at this free event for families. Info: 996.1500.
Book Signing “Arcadia, Images of America Series: Taylor and Green Ridge” by Margo L. Azzarelli, Nov. 3 at the Taylor Community Library, from Noon - 2 p.m. Grannie Christmas will hand out sweet tweets to kids. Info: 346.6179.
Christmas Bazaar, Nov. 9, 10 and 11 at St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral, 701 Hill Street, Mayfield. Features various homemade foods and baked goods as well as craft and gift items for sale each day. Info: 876.0730, 254.6882 or 876.0391.
The Wyoming Seminary Players Present: “Pippin,” Nov. 2 and 3 at 8 p.m., Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. in the Buckingham Performing Arts Center, Sprague Avenue, Kingston. Cost: $4 in advance and $5 at the door. Info: 270.2192.
‘Untitled’ by Mary Chappell will be featured in “SAME: An Artistic Exploration of Humanity and Media,” an exhibit and play written by Mary Chappell.
New Visions hosts ‘SAME’ do a 30 -minute presentation for a final and after that she “just kind of ran with SCRANTON- New the idea,” Chappell Visions Studio and said. Gallery, 201 Vine The thesis for the Street, will be hosting project: “Stripping “SAME: An Artistic away the impersonal Exploration of Huand artificial to remanity and Media,” veal what is truth and an exhibit and play reality.” Chappell bewritten by Mary lieves that we’re all Chappell, a Greeley just skin and bones resident. attached to our souls Chappell’s inspiraand once we remove tion for the project came from a previous the perceptions we all truly are connected. class that she had The play is about taken, “Oral Interprehumanity being extations.” She had to BY KASEY LYNN Abington Journal Correspondent
pressed through the media by newscasts, newspapers, comics, pop-culture, blogs, poetry, arts, and radio. The play focuses the idea that if humanity were to strip away all preconceived ideas or perceptions of people in all ways, humans are all the same inside. Just skin and bones attached to the strings that hold souls together. The cast of the play features Mary Chappell, a senior at Baptist Bible College, as
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Chelsea Huizing, left, and Mary Chappell.
The Dietrich was filled with excitement and enthusiasm as the Dietrich Children’s Theatre brought “Balto: A True Story of the Bravest Dog” in America to life last week. Over 200 children, teachers and parents came out to Friday’s free show. And boy did those kids get involved with the story. They encouraged and helped Balto and the other sled dogs throughout the entire tale. We would like to thank Jennifer Jenkins for directing this production, which was written and adapted for the stage by Laurel Radzieski. Laurel also played Balto and our hats are off to her and the other Dietrich Children’s Theatre actors including Brenda Wenner, Josh Harris and Rich Ryczak for their amazing performances. We would also like to thank the Tunkhannock Public Library for collaborating on this children’s theatre project with us. Last week the library hosted a story hour related to “Balto” called “Tales From Alaska.” Master storyteller Fiona Powell dazzled the very young to the more mature members of the audience with tales about Alaska and its people. I think I could have listened to her for another hour. And I would be remiss if I did not thank the Pennsylvania Humanities Council for funding this project. The Dietrich will be hosting another free event for little ones this weekend called Songs and Games for Tots. On Saturday, Nov. 3 at 11 a.m., you and your children are invited to come out for a morning of singing with Bill Frye and his supercharged guitar. Bill will have you and your little ones up and dancing and singing in the aisles. We encourage your little ones to bring their own instruments to jam along with Bill. For details about this musical morning, please call the Dietrich at 570.996.1500. The theater will also be presenting a new series of visual arts classes for children in November. Instructors Steve and Amy Colley will be teaching Mask Making. How fun? Right. In these class series, students will create a variety of three-dimensional masks using an array of materials as they learn about different cultures and functions of masks. Preschool Mask Making is free and will be held on Thursdays, Nov. 8, 15, 29 and Dec. 6 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Our Mask Making series for children ages 9 through 12 years old will also be held on those same four Thursdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and students ages 5 to 8 years old will meet on Fridays, Nov. 9, 16, 30, and Dec. 7 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Admission to the mask making series for 5 to 8 year olds and 9 to 12 year olds See Dietrich, Page 12
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The devil rocks in this perfect Halloween read. Let’s face it: you can only eat so much candy corn, so tonight, after you’ve finished off the goodies in your trick- or -treat dish, why not lightsomecandles,takeanantacid, and settle down with Michael Poore’s captivating debut novel, “Up Jumps the Devil”? It won’t give you nightmares, but it will give you food for thought because you’ll meet a Lucifer unlike any you’ve heard of before. Of course Moore is hardly the first to feature the devil in a literary work. There’s “Paradise Lost,” “The Devil and Daniel Webster” and let’s not forget “Faust.” But John Scratch, Moore’s fallen angel, is different. He’s basically a good guy who can play the blues like nobody’s business, enjoys roasting marshmallows and just wants “to make the world a smarter, shinier, braver place.” And oh yes – cows love him. In this highly imaginative, often very funny, and frequently tender novel, Moore takes us back and forth from the beginning of time to the 21st Century in what turns out to be an epic love story. In Moore’s version of creation, the angels fall because they’re fascinated by the world God has created, and when they discover sex and love, most of them want to stick around and enjoythemselves.Naturally,this(you should pardon the expression) annoys the hell out of God. Most of the angels eventually return to heaven, but not Lucifer, who has fallen madly in love with another angel, Arden. Sadly, the inherent violenceofnaturefrightensArden,
and she too leaves, prompting Lucifer to begin a quest to “raise the civilizations of Earth until they looked down on heaven.” Eventually,asJohnScratch,hedevoteshis attention to what will become America. Scratch is a busybody, and you will enjoy his meddling in human affairs, from the Pilgrims and Native Americans, right on up to today’s reality TV-obsessed masses. Much of the story concerns the fates of three musicians Scratch encounters in the late1960s. When the leader of their band dies, they go to a crossroads in Kansas and call up the devil. The amnesiac singer, Memory, wants fame; Mark Fish, the drummer, wants to be rich and Zachary Bull Horse, the bassist, wants to change the world. A few roasted marshmallows later, they have traded their souls to the devil and portions of the book follow the three of them for the next 40 years. Scratch spends a lot of time with Memory because she reminds him of Arden, and he feels very protective of her. However, as the episodic plot flips around in time, he also aids and abets the ancient Egyptians, George Washington, Ben Franklin and for a time, lives in the brain of President Kennedy. When Kennedy is assassinated, Scratch takes possession of the limousine that carriedthedoomedpresidenttohis death. He adores that car. Whathedoesn’tadoreiswar,especially after experiencing it firsthand. In this, one of my two favorite chapters, Scratch is working
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with the Civil War battlefield photographer, Eggert G. Daughterry. In return for the photographer’s soul,ScratchhaspromisedDaughterry that the latter’s pictures will live for centuries. Scratch hopes that those terrible images will discourage humans from waging war. Daughterry says that because the devilisimmortal,hewillnevertrulyunderstandhumansandbetsthat Scratch won’t be able to stand being mortal for three days. Scratch takes the bet, just in time to participate in the Battle of Gettysburg, which leaves him cringing in thumb-sucking terror. My other favorite episode pits Scratch against an old Louisiana bluesman, Two-John Spode, who had formerly won a musical duel with the devil that resulted in TwoJohn being allowed to lock his own death inside his guitar. Now, the two meet again, and this time, Scratch challenges Two-John to another musical contest. If Scratch wins, Two-John will come out of retirement to play in Memory’s new band. If Two-John wins, he will take ownership of the devil’s magical fiddle, “Old Ripsaw.” What follows is an epic battle that so perfectly describes the nature of the blues it almost made me weep with pleasure. As I said, “Up Jumps the Devil” is a love story. Not only is it the storyofScratch’sloveforArden,who, he feels, God has stolen from him, but it’s also the story of this particular devil’s love for humans and his mission to teach us, help us, and make us better people. Quite a twist in the traditional idea of good and evil! I realize that there are thosewhowillfindtheconceptofa benevolent devil odious and disturbing, but anyone who is able to enter into the imaginary world Poore has created will find it a refreshing, amusing, and thoroughly enjoyable place. Poore’s thesis -that God might not be the only one looking out for us – is a comforting thought. Jane Julius Honchell, who resides in Glenburn Twp., is a well-known features writer and columnist. She is an associate professor at Keystone College, La Plume, where she serves as Director of Theater. "See Jane Read" appears monthly in The Abington Journal.
play, Chappell’s artwork will be on display from Nov. 2 to 29. Attendance Continued from Page 10 playwright and director, as is free but donations will well as creator of the art- be accepted. The opening reception work to be exhibited for “SAME: An Artistic alongside the performExploration of Humanity ances; Chelsea Huizing, and Media” will be Nov. an alumnus of Baptist Bible College, cast mem- 2 from 6 to 10 p.m. with the debut performance of ber and Mark Mallecocthe play at 8 p.m. cio, a senior at Baptist “SAME: An Artistic Bible College, cast memExploration of Humanity ber. and Media” is part of “We’ve all put a lot Chappell’s senior project into this,” said Chappell. at Baptist Bible College. Chappell began preparIt is the first college seing in summer and since nior project that New Vithe semester started has sions Studio has hosted. put in at least 10 hours After graduating from per week between rehearsals and preparing artwork. Baptist Bible College, There will be three per- Chappell plans on attending graduate school for an formances of the play, art program. Nov. 2 at 8 p.m., Nov. 3 New Studio Visions has at 7 p.m. and Nov. 4 at 4 hosted Keystone College p.m. In addition to the
Alumni shows in the past and in the future they hope to do some work with Marywood University students. They also host music shows. “We like to reach out and work with students as much as possible,” said owner of New Visions Studio, Adam Weitzenkorn. New Vision aims to help local artists; one third of their profits each year is donated back into the community. “Our business is driven by helping the community, especially the arts,” said Weitzenkorn. For more information regarding “SAME” call 570.8783970 or visit: www.newvisionsstudio.com.
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make fun of the Shakespeare play. He said he likes Shakespeare’s works, but “As You Like It” isn’t one of his greatest. • The rest of the cast includes: Jackie Nat, as the Stage Manager; Sarah Langan, as Celia; Jila Rusavage, as Rosalind and Patrick Burne, as Amiens. Honchell said of the cast, “This group has been such a pleasure to work with. They’re very generous to each other, very helpful to each other.” She added that they are also funny and laugh a lot. Tickets for the performances are $8 for general admission, $4 for senior citizens and children under 12 and $1 for Keystone College students and faculty. Tickets will be available at the door 30 minutes prior to the performances or may be reserved by contacting Honchell at jane.honchell@keystone.edu. High school students and their teachers are invited to attend the final dress rehearsal and meet the cast Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m., free of charge.
ing with the other cast members, who all encourage each other. “It’s a really good enviContinued from Page 10 ronment,” she said. She also Curate. This is Schott’s fifth said she likes the concept of the time in a Keystone Players “play within a play.” production. She described her • Josh Harris, of Clifford, a character as a cross between senior who performed in five Shakespeare and god, always giving out quotes of encourage- previous Keystone Players productions, will play William. He ment to the actors who are ready to quit. She said her char- described his character as, “the young pup of the group…the acter is flexible and plays the old men in the story, who “hob- runt.” He said William is not very experienced, but has to ble across the stage.” She said what she likes most jump into a big role when about the production is it will be someone else bails, and eventuher first time performing Shak- ally gets into it. He said he there is a lot going espeare, but also that it isn’t on in the play, and he likes the exactly Shakespeare and has a funny story it tells. “silly” side to it. • Joseph Croft, of Factory• Heather Bixby, of Susqueville, a senior, also played in hanna, a junior, acted in five previous Keystone Players pro- five other productions at Keystone. He will perform as the duction. She will play Audrey, Clown, who he described as who she said develops from being shy to overconfident. She “full of himself ” and “cocky.” “He’s very sarcastic and likes said the character is also “slightto make fun of pretty much ly naïve,” and gets confused a everything,” he said. lot. Croft said he thinks the Bixby said the best part about being in the production is work- scenes in this play work well to
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White 5’ ‘Out of the Dark,’ a work in a series of self portraits by Lori Ryan will exhibit Nov. 1 through 10 at AFA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton.
Art ‘Out of the Dark’ “Out of the Dark,” a series of self portraits by Lori Ryan will exhibit Nov. 1 through 10 at AFA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Ryan is a native of Scranton, and resides in the Pocono Mountain region of Northeastern Pa. She received her AFA from Keystone College in La Plume, and her BFA in Pho-
tography from Tyler School of Arts. She has worked as a photo editor in New York, N.Y. and her photos have appeared in magazines such as Woman’s World and Field and Stream. She is also currently the owner of Lori Ryan Photography and is an Adjunct Instructor at Keystone College, La Plume.
‘Pippin’ to play in Kingston
The Wyoming Seminary Players will present three performances of “Pippin” Nov. 2 and 3 at 8 p.m., and Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. in the Buckingham Performing Arts Center, Kingston. The production is open to the public and tickets are $4 in advance, $5 at the door. The production will include a variety of dance ensembles, choreographed by Wyoming Seminary choreographer/dance teacher Bernardine Vojtko. The stage starts out empty and gradually fills as the show progresses, with actors carrying some sets on stage and other sets flying in. But everything disappears at the final scene and the stage is bare once more. Noah Sunday-Lefkowitz, a junior from Shavertown, plays Pippin, while senior Harold Roberts of New York City, N.Y. is the Leading Player and senior Siobhan Brier of Scranton appears as Fastrada.
According to “eBay for Dummies,” by Marsha Collier, a new addition at the Abington Community Library last week, eBay was founded by Pierre Omidyar, who named the new site “AuctionWeb.” It debuted on Labor Day, 1995. Apparently, he originally wanted to name his new company Echo Bay but found that name was already in use by another company. Solution: he shortened the name to eBay. Collier’s “eBay for Dummies” shows how to shop wisely, win auctions, get great deals, find the right items to sell, make them irresistible to buyers, handle auctions with ease, deliver the goods, and make money. Open the book and find: when to bid and when to pass, tips and strategies for saving money, how to scope out a seller, what to do when an auction goes bad, hints for worry-free shipping, how to handle a buyer who doesn’t respond, and information about taxes. Children’s Books about Voting and Elections Look for a special display in the Children’s Room prior to Election Day on November 6. “Voting: A True Book” – by Sarah De Capua. Here is a basic look at the election process, including a brief history of voting and how votes are counted. “Know Your Government: President” – by Jacqueline Gorman. Who is the President? What does the President do? How does a person become President? Famous Presidents. Young children will find brief facts along with pictures to answer these questions. “So You Want to be President?” – by Judith St. George and David Small. This book presents an assortment of facts about the qualifications and characteristics of U. S. Presidents, with a light-hearted, humorous text and illustrations. “Vote: an Eyewitness Book” – by Philip Steele. Discover the fascinating history of the election process, from Roman times to the present day. “Hail to the Chief: the American Presidency” – by Don Robb. Children can learn about the powers and duties of the presidency and in highlighted sections read about the accomplishments of individual presidents and how they served the nation In a specific way while in office. “Running for Public Office: A True Book” – by Sarah De Capua. This basic book takes a look at the planning and organizing of a campaign, getting out the vote, and the countdown to election day. For story books for reading aloud to younger children, look for “If I Were President,” by Catherine Stier; “Otto Runs for President,” by Rosemary Wells, and “Amelia Bedelia’s First Vote,” by Herman Parish. The Abington Community Library is located at 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Visit our website, www.lclshome.org/abington to register online for events or call the library at (570) 587-3440. Don’t have a library card? Register for one at http://www.lclshome.org/ libraryinfo/library_card_reg.asp.
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Author documents early life
‘Any Wednesday’ presented by Actors Circle
BY JOAN MEAD-MATSUI Abington Journal Correspondent
Ruth Joyce Yanish believes you do not need to have a lot of drama in your life in order to write a book. The 91-year-old Yanish resides in Clarks Summit, but is a New Englander at heart and approximately two years ago, while spending the winter at her son’s home in Phoenix, Ariz., amidst the hummingbirds and cactus, composed a series of short stories about her years growing up in Wakefield, Mass. Her book, “Ruth Joyce Yanish’s Memoirs: Stories of the Joyce Family, 1926-1950” is a compilation of stories about her childhood years in Wakefield, which she described as a very attractive small town with a “beautiful Common - a green space with benches scattered around…” She took dancing lessons at a playground that culminated with a recital at the end of the year, walked on the beach and to this day, loves the ocean. “We were a very ordinary family,” said Yanish, who wrote her memoirs in long hand and asked her daughter, Joan, if she would type it, so she could put it in a folder and give the stories to her grandchildren. “I think it started when I took a course with Jane Honchell and I enjoyed it so much. We wrote stories and I thought I should write things down because my life was so different from my grandchildren. We had World War II, the Depression and a lot of different things…With the time on my hands, I started to write.” Readers will find a variety of stories centered on Yanish’s parents and siblings and the town of Wakefield. In one story, she wrote of her sister-in-law, Katie: “Bill’s girlfriend was visiting us for the weekend. She was pretty, but had a strange New York accent. At first Ma offered her was a glass of tonic, which to a New Yorker meant medicine, but to a Bostonian meant soda. Bill explained it to Ma. Ma and Katie liked each other immediately. Ma waited on her all weekend, even serving her breakfast in bed. We girls were a little jealous – she never waited on us…” Yanish was married in 1949 and her next book, which she hopes to write when she’s visiting with her son in Phoenix this winter, will document her life from 1950 to present.
Actors Circle who plays Dorothy Cleves. “What goes on behind her [DoThe Actors Circle is at rothy’s] back is sad, but it it again with upcoming leaves the audience to performances of Muriel Resnik’s romantic comedy, emote their own feelings “Any Wednesday, ” direct- at the end.” Eager to sharpen his ed by Abington area residirectorial skills, Brooks dent Cody Brooks. Performances will be held at directs a cast of experienced and enthusiastic the Providence Playhouse actors. “I didn’t know Nov. 8 through 11 and 16 much about the storyline,” through 18. said John Jacobs who The play tells the story plays Cass Henderson. of John Cleves who “I wanted to work with spends six days a week in a new director,” Jacobs his suburban home with continued, “I want to learn his wife, but spends all that I can and the best Wednesdays out of town, in his East Side Manhattan way to learn is through “executive suite” with his other people.” For both Purcell and Jacobs, this is mistress, Ellen Gordon. the first time they are Chaos begins when the suite’s address is given to working with Brooks and are enjoying the experia young executive, Cass ence. Henderson, who cannot With such positive attifind a hotel room. Dotudes, the cast can’t help rothy, John’s wife, who but encourage and support assumes Cass and Ellen one another. are a couple from out of “It’s a lot of fun,” said town, invites them to spend an evening with her Purcell, “we all support each other and no role is and her husband. more important than anDirector Cody Brooks describes the play as “de- other.” “Any Wednesday” is a lightful.” The mood is blithe piece. With a cast light, but the play covers of only four, audience subject matter that is not exactly airy. “The dialogue members have a better opportunity to sympathize hurts,” said Patricia Purwith the characters. cell, veteran actor for the BY LINDSAY ROTH Abington Journal Correspondent
Sarah Edwards shows off new fashions on the catwalk.
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Diva’s delight Diva Night in the Abingtons, a sold-out event hosted Oct. 24 at Nichols Village Hotel and Spa in Clarks Summit by the Abington Business Professional Association, featured 35 local vendors, each highlighting a sample of their wares for the attendees, with many items available for purchase. A signature drink of the evening, The Sexy Diva, was served at a light-up bar provided by MCR productions. Sonia’s Contemporary Clothing and Pierre’s offered a ABOVE: Mary Ellen Berry, Gerrie Carey and Colleen Berry. mini-fashion show. Sonia Wysochanski, Janice Bevaqua, Gail Rees, Kathy Plishka, Paulette Okun, Amy Skiba, Ellen Yuscavage and Debbie Kennedy at the event.
Director and cast, seated from left: Patricia Purcell, Ashley A. Michaels, an Abington area resident. Standing: Cody Brooks, John Jacobs, John Arena
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Barry Kaplan, ABPA President and Tim Franklin, ABPA Board member at Diva Night in the Abingtons. Franklin emceed the fashion show. Vendor displayed their wares during Diva Night in the Abingtons at Nichols Village Hotel and Spa.
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ones are enthralled by the books she reads and just love playing the games she presents. Bring your preschooler for a delightful time with our most imaginative librarian. And third – six graders, don’t forget Girls and Grownups will meet Monday, Nov. 5. The group will be comparing and contrasting Madeleine L’Engle’s “ A Wrinkle in Time” and “The Wind in the Oct. 31, the favorite night of all goblins and spooks. How- Door.” Kreative Kids will meet on the third Monday ever, the weather gurus are afternoon from 4-5p.m. (Nov. warning of all kind of chaos near Halloween ...snow (didn’t 19; the usual meeting Nov. 12 is cancelled since the library we have that as a treat last year?) or perhaps a hurricane is closed ). And then, LEGO lovers, you can have a blast on with heavy rain and winds. the 4th Monday of each Let’s hope none of these immonth at the Lego Builders pede the fun of the Halloweeners or the usual programs Club. (Nov. 26). Both facilitators of these groups, Janet at our library. Although we haven’t added Geeza and Celeste Cali tell any new programs for Novem- me that the smiles on these ber, we can still look forward kids as they complete their work says it all. to some fun events for both Bridge and Mah Jong playchildren and adults. Janet ers can be sure that these Geeza’s story hour for the pre-schoolers continues every games continue weekly. Eastern Mah Jong is played on Tuesday at 1p.m. These little
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Book and bake sale a success Oct. 20 may have passed, but it’s one day that our library board will remember for a while. The weather was superb and the turnout for the book and bake sale exceeded the board’s best hopes. The books flew off the shelves and the baked goods were so varied and enticing that most buyers found the perfect treat to take home. Thanks to all who attended and purchased both books and goodies; and thanks to all who both worked to get the books ready for the sale and baked up a storm in their kitchens. As I’m writing this, I know this article will be published
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Mondays at 10 :15 a.m., Bridge on Tuesday at 10:15 a.m., and Western ( or sometimes called American) Mah Jong is played on most Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. Knittersbeginners and those as skilled as Mme. Defarge - can find a group knitting and purling on the second Thursday of each month at 10:15 a.m. In November, that will be Thursday, Nov. 8. And then the Conscious Conversation group continues to meet most Tuesday afternoons at 4 p.m. The next meeting for Memoir Writing will not occur until Tuesday, Dec. 4 since the library will be closed on Nov. 6, Election Day. Saturday Special, our own library’s book club, is always a treat. On Nov. 17, we’ll be discussing the memoir, “The Glass Castle,” by Jeannette Walls. In this book, Walls writes with great candor of her adventures, both creative and exhilarating, as she and her three sibling grew up in a rather unusual family, one
is $40 per child. For more information or to register, please contact the Dietrich Theater at 570.996.1500. The Dietrich will also offer a Jewelry Making Workshop for adults and teens next week. Instructor Esther Harmatz will be teaching Introduction to Silver Clay on Monday, Nov. 5 from 6 to 9 parented by a dreamer of a father and a mother who preferred to paint rather that to nurture her kids. Hmmm...sounds interesting! In case you haven’t seen any of the Lackawanna County Library System hand outs around, Fran Lebowitz, a speaker who is part of the library series, will be featured Thursday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center. Lebowitz has appeared on many television talk shows where her skills as a humorist and social critic make her a wonderful conversationalist. Her format on Nov. 8 will include questions from both an interviewer and the audience. According to Mary Garm, administrator of our county library system, “ Fran Lebowitz will appeal to people who enjoy lively conversations and sharp wit.” In fact, some reviewers have called Lebowitz “a modern day Dorothy Parker.” This should be a fascinating and a challenging evening. Admission is free
p.m. In this class, you will have fun learning the basics of working with clay silver to create pieces of silver jewelry. Students will learn to fabricate their choice of pendants, rings, earrings or pins. Admission to the class is $65 and all materials will be provided. For more information or to register, please call us at 570.996.1500. As you can see, the Dietrich is so much more than the movies. with your library card. Well, here’s hoping that Halloween eve proves to be a great trick or treat evening for the kids – and many wonderful memories for the adults as the kids sing songs, recite a poem, or even pose a riddle. Yes, that tradition does live on here in many homes in Dalton. As I close, I know it will be late November before this column appears again, so Happy Thanksgiving everyone! And again, our thanks for your loyal support of our library’s book and bake sale ( Special Reminder: our library is closed on Tuesday, Nov. 6 – Election Day and Monday, Nov. 12 – Veterans’ Day.)
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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Comets tight end Simon Patrick Williams caught 2 passes for 55 yards.
A.H. offense rolls in win BY ROBERT TOMKAVAGE rtomkavage@theabingtonjournal.com
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Taylor Ross of Abington Heights won the District 2 Class AAA girls race. Teammate Erin Jaeger finished second. BY TOM ROBINSON Abington Journal Correspondent
DIMOCK - Scranton Prep won the Class AA boys team title and Taylor Ross of Abington Heights finished first in the Class AAA girls race as some of the highlights Wednesday in the District 2 Cross Country Championships at Elk Lake High School. Scranton Prep and Ross had the only championships from Lackawanna County although Lackawanna League member Elk Lake pulled off a sweep of the Class A boys and girls team
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Kiernan Dougherty of Lackawanna Trail sprints to the finish line. She finished in 18th place and advanced to states.
and individual titles on its home course. The top team and best five other individuals in each Class AAA race advanced to Hershey along with the top two teams and 10 other individuals from each Class AA and A race. Hazleton Area won the Class AAA girls title over Wallenpaupack, 46-53, to start the day. The Abington Heights combination of Taylor Ross and Erin Jaeger finished 1-2 to help Abington Heights take third with 60 points. Regan Rome of Dallas won her third District 2 title but Holy Redeemer edged Dallas, 50-53, for the Class AA title. Scranton Prep was third with 97 points after Kate Reilly and Emily Carr finished 13th and 14th. They qualified for the state meet along with North Pocono’s Kaitlyn Lewis, who was seventh. Lackawanna Trail’s Keirnan Dougherty in 17th are also headed to Hershey. Jacob Fetterman finished first to help Hazleton Area edge Abington Heights, 59-60, for the Class AAA boys team championship. Jacob Ross of Abington Heights were among the individual qualifiers.
The Abington Heights High School girls cross country team recently won the Lackawanna League Division 1 with a perfect record 10-0 record. Junior Tessa Barrett has been a force in her first season for the Lady Comets after competing last season for Scranton Prep. Barrett shattered several course and school records over the course of the season. “She is a really tough runner, and you need to be tough as a distance runner,” Abington Heights head coach Rob Ahrens said. “She is very driven and does everything you ask of her 110 percent.” Other key members of the team include juniors Erin Jaeger, Jenn Burke, and Sarah Walsh, and seniors Taylor Ross, Jess McMinn, and Katie McDonald. Alicia Lesneski steeped into a starting role toward the end of the season. Burke and Jaeger finished first and second respectively in the District 2 Class AAA girls race to advance to states. Barrett was battling an illness and was unable to finish the race. “It’s really been great to have such great depth at the top,”
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Nate Morgan of Lakeland finished eighth in the District 2 Class A boys race.
CLARKS SUMMIT- Led by a balanced offensive effort and tough defense, Abington Heights defeated North Pocono, 41-7, in a Lackawanna Football Conference Division 1 contest Oct. 27 at The Pit. Abington Heights running back Ryan Judge, who gained 94 yards on 10 carries, scored the opening touchdown of the game on a 6-yard run with 1:04 left in the first quarter. Ryan Patrick added the extra point to give the Comets a 7-0 lead. “We knew North Pocono was going to come ready to play,” Abington Heights head coach Joe Repshis said. “After a little while, we settled down and got back to doing what we do well on both sides of the ball and special teams.” Quarterback Dante Pasqualichio found J.C. Show for a 27-yard touchdown on the Comets’ next possession to cap a 4-play, 70-yard drive.
Judge scored his second touchdown of the game on a 5-yard run with 5:18 remaining in the second quarter. Pasqualichio connected with Nate Hollander for a 59-yard score along the sideline to stretch the lead to 28-0 with 1:16 left in the first half. The senior quarterback completed 6 of 9 passes for 158 yards and 2 touchdowns. Pasqualichio also made an impact on the defensive side of the ball. During the first possession of the second half, Pasqualichio intercepted a pass from Trojans’ quarterback Nick Russoniello and returned it 26 yards for a touchdown. Running back Kyle Walsh scored the Comets’ final touchdown of the day on a 3-yard run. North Pocono fullback Garrett Fisher, who rushed for 82 yards on 16 carries, scored the lone Trojans’ touchdown of the game on a 5-yard run,
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Lackawanna Trail’s Jonathon Zedar throws a pass during the Lions’ 28-7 win over Montrose Oct. 26.
Lions top Montrose
Jeremy Greenley accounted for 152 yards and two touchdowns in the Lackawanna Trail Lions’ 28-7 win over Montrose in a Lackawanna Football Conference Division 3 contest at Montrose Memorial Stadium Oct. 26 Jonathon Zedar and Zack
Lady Comets shut out Susquehanna on Senior Night AT LEFT: Abington Heights senior Katherine Rosencrance prepares to spike the ball.
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The Abington Heights High School girls volleyball celebrated Senior Night with a 3-0 win over Susquehanna Oct. 23. Lady Comets’ senior Josie LaCoe tallied 19 assists, three aces and two blocks. Fellow senior Katherine Rosencrance added seven kills, two aces, two blocks and three digs. Abington Heights (15-3) is scheduled to scrimmage Dunmore High School today at 5:15 at Dunmore.
FAR LEFT: Abington Heights senior volleyball parents with their parents.
Goodrich also added touchdown in the victory. Lackawanna Trail (7-2, 3-1 LFC Division 3) is currently the number three seed in the District 2 Class A playoff race. The Lions will travel to Holy Cross to play the Crusaders Nov. 3 at 1 p.m.
Bowling Scores Alley Cats Bowling League - Scores from 10/16/12 Team Standings: Calicos-24, Bobcats-18, Manx-15.5, Siamese-15, Wildcats-14, Lyux-13, Tigers-10.5, Ghost-2 High Individual Game: Bette Connell-199, Anna Aten-189, Carole Hamersly-172 High Individual Series: Anna Aten-492, Bette Connell-488, Dottie Urban-460 High Team Game: Calicos-696, Bobcats-687, Lynx-685 High Team Series: Lynx-1976, Calicos-1943, Bobcats-1927 Alley Cats Bowling League - Scores from 10/23/12 Team Standings: Calicos-27, Bobcats-19, Siamese-18, Lynx-17, Manx-16.5, igers-14.5, Wildcats-14, Ghost-2 High Individual Game: Jean Cacciamani-207, Linda Gilardi-166, Nancy Connors-160 High Individual Series: Jean Cacciamani-472, Theresa Schlosser-420, Linda Gilardi and Nancy Connors-408 High Team Game:Siamese-675, Calicos-648, Tigers-646 High Team Series: Siamese-1904, Tigers-1857, Calicos-1851
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Coach makes practice a blast Jacobs teaches fun, lessons at Thursday night soccer BY JO ANN JONES WALCZAK Abington Journal Correspondent
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We like it! We love it! We want more of it!” Two dozen children, red-faced and energized, screamed like an elementary school birthday party on a sugar-high. “We like it! We love it! We want more of it! Soccer-r-r-r-r!” Thursday evenings this fall at the Scott Township Municipal Park near the intersection of Layton and Carbondale Roads were soccer practice nights for the U-5 Lakeland Youth Soccer League. Each week Roger Jacobs, their coach, stirred the preschoolers to fever pitch. In fact, soccer practice for these little ones proved to be more entertaining than Thursday night television. Spectators, who were almost exclusively parents and grandparents, chuckled quietly, laughed uproariously and thoroughly enjoyed the “show.” Coach Jacobs knows how to hold his audience. “Jump over these hurdles,” he instructed his short-legged team. “Don’t go under them like this.” With that, he lay on the ground and belly-wiggled under the foothigh hurdle. “Don’t act like a cow eating grass!” he yelled, sending the pre-schoolers into convulsive laughter. Amusing his team is not too difficult: act ridiculous, run in circles, wave your arms and fall on the ground. The coach’s routine could have been his master’s thesis from the Lucille Ball School of Physical Comedy. “The aliens are attacking! Don’t get hit by their weapons!” Coach Jacobs hopped on one foot while the children hurled their soccer balls at him, causing him to groan with each hit and fall down dead. Following his example by hopping on one foot and falling over more quickly than an alien ball could hit them, the children rolled around in glee over the coach’s antics and their own silliness. If two of the would-be players spotted a butterfly and subtracted themselves from the action to examine it, Coach Jacobs would pause the game for everyone to watch the butterfly. “It’s a characteristic of this age group to lack focus and be distracted,” Coach Jacobs said, “so don’t fight it. Go with it.” The practice fans see quite a “pumped up” session. The Lakeland group is small, and “I have to work harder to get the excitement going and to charge them up.” The Valley View league, where Jacobs coaches, attracts about 40 children, and the Back Mountain league has about 110 kids. “The larger groups produce natural excitement,” Jacobs said. The fans “On Layton” benefit from the coach’s added effort. “We want to get children off to a good start. Soccer is one of the only sports for little ones. They can’t play basketball or football. We want them to enjoy sports so they will keep playing,” Jacobs said. In a society that bemoans obese and “couch potato” youth, making soccer fun is one important way to keep kids playing. But fun is only a part of his goal.
Amy Welcome and Donnie Snyder competed Oct. 13 in a Powelifting meet in Ottawa, Canada.
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“I want them to learn,” Coach said. Whether he is reinforcing pre-school concepts or teaching the fundamentals of soccer by tripping around the field after the pirates’ treasure, Jacobs aims to teach life skills, as well as making soccer easier for them later on. When they learn a skill or do it correctly, “Their little eyes light up and they look over at mom or dad.” This is one of the most appealing things about teaching children for Coach Jacobs, “When they actually do it (the skill or fundamental) and get excited when they do.” “I like kids,” Jacobs said. He and his wife Dawn have two children and three grandchildren. He added, “I have 16 nieces and nephews, and I was the oldest of six kids.” As the Director of Player Development at Riverfront Sports in Scranton, Jacobs has not always worked with small children. In fact, he has only focused on little ones for the past seven years. Previously, he worked at Baptist Bible College in Clarks Summit for 16 years as a coach and director of the highly successful Big Blue soccer and basketball camps. As a college student at Baptist Bible, his own coaches were instrumental in sparking his love for soccer. He credits Coaches Huckaby and Mosher there for starting him on a lifetime involvement with soccer. “I never played until college,” Jacobs said. It was logical that Jacobs and his wife, both graduates of Abington Heights High School, should attend Baptist Bible College where Dawn Jacobs’ father was the college president, Dr. Ernest Pickering, and Roger’s dad, Dr. Jack Jacobs, taught Bible and theology. Roger Jacobs majored in elementary education, and after graduating from Baptist Bible he taught school for more than 10 years in Indiana and Minnesota before returning to the Clarks Summit college to coach. Teaching sports to his own children proved to be one of Coach Jacobs’ greatest joys. Both of his children,
Amber and Derek, also graduated from Abington Heights High School. Amber attended Boston College where she received a full ride basketball scholarship. Derek graduated from Baptist Bible, where he played soccer for his dad. Daughter Amber holds the record in Northeastern Pa. for the most points scored by a girl in high school basketball. She went on to play in the WNBA for five years . A plaque commemorating her accomplishments has been placed at the South Abington Park. At 57, the rigors of making soccer fun and exciting for children has taken a toll. Coach Jacobs said, “I’m long done with playing soccer. I have to keep going to the chiropractor. When I have back pain, my wife says, ‘Were you crawling around on the grass again with the kids?’ She says I need to cut back. I’ve had plenty of injuries playing with the little ones.” But there is so much for which Coach Jacobs is thankful. “I have lived here over half my life, and it’s fun to see kids grow up, not just in soccer but in life.” He found it satisfying, for example, to see Hannah Tuffy’s photo in the newspaper recently as a West Point cadet. “I coached her as a little girl, and then she worked for me at Riverfront.” The satisfaction he has found in his career as a soccer coach is also reflected in his life verse, Psalm 68:19 (KJV): “Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits . . .” Jacobs concluded, “I get a lot of benefits from the kids and soccer. They give me exercise and keep me healthy and young.” A generation of children, teenagers, and college students has also benefited in countless ways from the athletic, social, and life skills gleaned on Coach Jacobs’ soccer field. And the Thursday night audience at his practices with the pre-schoolers has had some great entertainment. “We like it! We love it! We want more of it! Soccer!” . . . On Layton.
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Members of the Abington Heights boys cross country team after finishing their race.
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Scranton Prep had five runners in the top 17 to win the Class AA title over Tunkhannock, 54-65.
“Outstanding Female Lifter” award. Snyder competed in the 120 kilo class and placed 4th. Welcome lifted squat 270, bench 135 deadlift 365. Snyder squat 404, bench 275 and deadlift 475. Both are volunteer coaches for the Abington Heights Powerlifting Team.
Coach Roger Jacobs leads the youngsters through a soccer drill.
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Paul Labelle was fourth, Kyle Perry seventh and Ryan Burke 10th to lead the Cavaliers. The state qualifiers included Lakeland’s Kyle Borland in 19th place. Luke Jones won another
individual title and helped Elk Lake in the Class A boys championship, 46-69, over Lackawanna Trail. Other state qualifiers included: Nate Morgan and Mark Arzie of Lakeland eighth and 11th.
Ahrens said. It carried us all season. Jenn Burke is right behind them and the all the other girls have really improved a lot. “No one girl makes a team. It takes everyone working together and that made for a real fun and exciting season.” Ahrens believes the team’s work ethic and experience led to their league title. “The consistency of their training and the desire to work hard to improve were keys to their success,” he said. “A lot of the girls have been running for three, four, or five years and have really become good because of that.” Ahrens also added that the relationship the girls have built has also played a positive role in their development. “They are always pushing each other,” he said. “When you have a good group that works together it makes it easer to do great things.”
Shown, front row, from left: Maura Swatkowski, Vice Chairman, Susan Berry, Chairman. Back row: Jane VanHorn, Treasurer, Jean Nicholas, Second Vice Chairman. Absent from photo: Fran Durkin, Secretary
Country Club hosts dinner The Country Club of Scranton Women’s Golf Association celebrated their closing awards dinner Oct. 4.Several prizes were awarded to the following: Memorial Tournament Winners, Christine Yi and Ok Hee Lee, 9 Hole Handicap Winner, Mary Fitzpatrick,
Senior Handicap Winner, Ok Hee Lee and 18 hole Handicap Winner, Jane Riggi. Additional winners were: 9 hole Club Champion, Sue Grady, Senior Club Champion Winner, Susan Mancuso and Women’s Club Champion, Amy Ross.
Soccer team wins age group Pocono Snow Juniors Soccer Club for Lackawanna/Luzerne Counties boys U10 team won their age group at the Keystone Athletic Soccer Club “Dale Marsh Fall Festival Tournament” on the weekend of Oct. 6-7 in Stroudsburg. The PSJSC U10s went 3-0-1 through the tournament with 14 goals for, with none conceded, with a 6-0 win in the semifinals against Keystone Athletic SC, while triumphing in the final to a 3-0 result versus Abington Raptors (PA). Members of the Pocono Snows Junior Soccer Club U- 10 team: Aidan Crum - South Abington Elementary, Maddox Haas - Schuyler Ave. Elementary; David Paramo - Bancroft Elementary; Ava Buttner, Zack Kovalchik, Shay Gillen - Valley View Intermediate School, Bryce Chopyak, Cooper Lewis, Alex DeRome - Dallas Elementary School, Thomas Iskra, Jonah Pascal - Wyoming Seminary Lower School. The coaches are Robert Hadvance and Winga Siwale (Club Director).
Golf tourney aids center Summit Hills Golf Course was the setting Aug. 25 for the Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the Newton Recreation Center. Nineteen teams participated in this year’s event. Winners were: First flight women: Kathy Schwarztrauber’s team, VFW Ladies Auxiliary. First flight men: First place, Team Arby’s. Second flight men: First place, John Pardue’s team. Proceeds from the golf tournament will be used toward updating the gym at the Newton Recreation Center, located at Clarks Summit.
Shown, from left: Adam Schoonover, winner of the Toro Lawnmower donated by Stanik’s Mower Service, Clarks Summit. On the right is Bob Degilio. Both men were part of Team Degilio.
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PLASMA CUTTER/WELDER. 3 in 1 unit. New, never used, $350. 570-759-1106
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DOLL HOUSE Vintage 1950’s style 3 rooms down, staircase, 2 rooms up plus furniture. Make offer. 570-6750460/574-1724
LIONEL TRAINS
All Contents of a 6x13 platform of Lionel trains from 1954. Vintage cars and buildings. Newer Santa Fe set. too much to list, must see. Offers accepted for complete lot or individual items. Call for appointment: 570-991-8647 Private Seller
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JACKETS, MEN’S Fall & winter (4) 3 size L and 1 M. Excellent condition. Brand names. All for $15. 570-655-1808
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Exercise Equipment
INVERSION TABLE new with instruction video. EP-800 $200. 570-709-9350
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Furniture & Accessories
CHAIRS, (2) Genuine leather, custom made recliners. Taupe color, like new. $550 each. 570-675-5046 DEN FURNITURE Wood/cloth. Regular size sofa, chair and ottoman. Coffee table, 2 end tables. Excellent condition. $325 for all. 570-675-5046 DESK, Antique children’s, $75, Armoire, 1940’s, $75, BED, double, $100, TABLE, kitchen, $40, TABLES, end $25, BEDROOM SUITE, $250, RECLINERS (2) $50 each, DRESSERS, large (2) $20 each. 570-328-3169 HEADBOARD brass for double bed, custom made. Make offer 570-675-0460 or 574-1724 KITCHEN TABLE OAK, 4 CHAIRS $250. 570-823-8688
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Machinery & Equipment
SNOW BLOWER. Craftsman. 12 HP, 32” dual stage. Electric start. Track Drive. $525. 570-675-5046
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JAZZY POWER chair needs new batteries. Used 1 year, $250. 824-7015
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CLARINET Artley, solid wood, black with case & 4 new reeds. $175. Call 570-675-0460 or 574-1724
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MURRAY “DAZZLER” 20” girl’s. Powder
blue with pink trim accents & wheels, white tires. Front & rear brakes plus coaster foot brake. Good condition $40. 570-814-9574
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JUSTIN BIEBER concert, Nov 4th in Phila. Each ticket is $190.. They are separate seats, but 2 sections apart. One ticket is on the Lower Level, Sect 102, Row 5, Seat 9. 2nd ticket is Lower Level, Sect 104, Row 8, Seat 10. Contact cher.mazz 50@yahoo.com
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1472 S. Hanover St. Well maintained bilevel. This home features 2 bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, recreation room with propane stove. Walk out to a 3 season porch. Professionally landscaped yard. 1 car garage, storage shed, new appliances, ceiling fans. Close to LCCC. $153,900. Call 570-735-7594
TUNKHANNOCK AREA
REDUCED! 3 bedroom home, 2 baths, concrete porch 3/4 around the house, garage. On six acres. Stonework, stone fireplace, heat with wood or oil. Commercial cook stove. Beautiful view. Well above flood or high water. Some farm equipment, track loader. With gas & oil rights. $250,000 570-665-9054
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900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Having trouble paying your mortgage? Falling behind on your payments? You may get mail from people who promise to forestall your foreclosure for a fee in advance. Report them to the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency. Call 1-877FTC-HELP or click on ftc.gov. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC.
DALLAS 3 bedroom, 2 bath, modern country kitchen with Corian counters, family room with fireplace, wet bar and walkout to patio, multi-level decks. All appliances included. $217,000. 570-675-0446 evenings.
MIFFLINVILLE
FOR SALE BY OWNER 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, garage, dining & living rooms, oil heat, 1,235 sq. ft. Vinyl replacement windows, new hot water heater. Central School District. Sold “AS IS”. $73,000, OBO. 570-379-2163 or 570-394-6111
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AVOCA
3 rooms, w/w carpeting, appliances, coin-op washer and dryer, off street parking, security, no pets. $430/mo. 570-655-1606
2 bedroom, 1st floor Wall to wall carpeting throughout. Stove, fridge, washer & dryer included. $535 + utilities & security. Call 570-650-2494
PITTSTON TWP.
Newly remodeled, quiet neighborhood, living room, kitchen, laundry & bath on 1st floor. 2 bedrooms on 2nd floor. Sewer, water & garbage included. Off-street parking, no pets. $550/mo. Call 570-655-4533
PITTSTON/JENKINS TOWNSHIP 3 1/2 bedrooms,
2 full baths, large living room, dining room, kitchen, stove, washer/dryer hookup. Off street parking. Spacious with heat and water included. $875/mo., security, credit check & references. AVAILABLE NOW! 917-753-8192
Available Nov. 1st First Floor. 3 room apartment. CLEAN AND QUIET. $550/month includes heat, water & sewers. Definitely no smoking and no pets. Off street parking. First months rent, first months security. Credit and background check done. 570-899-6710 or 570-820-3906
apartments, private, all redone.600 Block South Scranton. Non-smokers. $660 each. Pay heat & separate electric only. No washer/dryer. Nonsmoker. Background check. Call Nina 570-575-6280
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1 bedroom first floor apartment. Gas heat and hot water. Range and refrigerator included. Garage parking. Laundry room on premises. $475 per month + utilities. Water, garbage, state and sewer included. No dogs. References and security. Call 570-696-3596
WEST PITTSTON Century home, 1
bedroom, freshly painted and new carpet. Appliances included. No pets. $450/per month + utilities. Security & references required. Call (570) 283-3086
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WEST PITTSTON Out of flood
area Charming, large, 4 rooms, 2nd floor, living room, den, new eat in kitchen, all appliances Includes heat, off street parking, w/d hookup, garbage. $585/month, lease and security 570-328-0784
WEST WYOMING
Eighth Street Beautiful 2 bedroom, 1 bath, all appliances incl. washer & dryer & air conditioning. Non smoker, security and references, off street parking, no pets. $630 plus utilities. 954-2972
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PLYMOUTH
FORTY FORT
11’, 6” by 23’ Cinder block walls, interior walls are steel studs with sheet rock. Concrete floor, steel over head door with locks, over head lighting. $110 a month. 1 year lease + security. 570-655-0530
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EDWARDSVILLE
3 large bedrooms, large fenced yard, hardwood floors washer/dryer hookup, no pets. $625/month + utilities & 1 month security. Call 570-313-5414
KINGSTON
Sprague Ave. Charming, spacious 6 room, 2 bedroom duplex, includes 2nd & 3rd floor. Ample closets. Washer /dryer hook-up. $575/ month + utilities, security & lease. NO PETS. 570-793-6294
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Spacious 3 bedroom, 1 bath with Victorian charm with hardwood floors, neutral decor, stained glass window, large kitchen. Washer /dryer hook-up, off-street parking. $700 month + utilities, security & lease. NO PETS. 570-793-6294
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Stylish 2 bedroom first floor. Kitchen with snack bar, modern bath, w/d hookup and storage in basement. Off street parking, large maintenance free yard. $550/mo plus utilities. Security, lease. Sorry, no smoking or pets. 570-824-9507
KINGSTON
Apartment 2, 1 bedroom. Newly renovated. Heat and hot water included. No pets. $550 per/ month + security. 570-288-5893
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PLYMOUTH
House for Rent. $750 + utilities. Water, sewer & all appliances included. Fenced back yard. One month security up front, no partial payment. Section 8 OK. Call Steve at 570-592-5764
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Shawnee Ave. 3 bedrooms, back yard, basement. $550/month + utilities and sewer. 570-332-5723
WILKES-BARRE/SOUTH 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths, small yard, front porch, off street parking. $615/month security required. Tenant pays all utilities. 570-357-0712
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CLARKS SUMMIT
3 acre property, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, all appliances, washer/dryer hookup, 2 car attached garage, no pets. $1,200/ month + utilities & security. Month to month lease. (610)256-5352
DALLAS
FOR SALE OR RENT Single home in gated retirement village. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage. Granite countertops, gas fireplace, appliances included. Quiet 55+ community. No Pets. One year lease. $1575/mo. + utilities & security. Monthly maintenance fee included. 570-592-3023
LAKE SILKWORTH
2 bedroom, 1.5 bath single home. Lake view with lake and dock rights. Hardwood and tile floors. $725/mo plus utilities, security, and 1 year lease. Lake Lehman School District. No Pets or smoking. Call 570-696-3289
PARSONS
114 Govier St. 2 1/2 bedrooms, 1 bath. $650. No pets. 570-825-0908
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COMPLETE LUMBER YARD / HARDWARE STORE LIQUIDATION AUCTION
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& FREEMAN LF LEWITH real estate, inc. Clarks Summit / Scranton Office 239 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit (570) 585-0600 (570) 207-6262
Spacious 1 bedroom renovated house. 1 1/2 baths, partially furnished, open dining & TV rooms with cozy wooden gas fireplace. New refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, mounted micro-wave & new oak cabinets. Brand new gas furnace/water heater. New apartment sized washer/dryer on 1st floor. Brand new draperies, blinds & carpeting. Detached garage with driveway. Front & back yards in tranquil neighborhood. No smoking. $800 + utilities & security. 570-762-8265
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WAVERLY A jewel in the heart of Waverly since 1918. This stately 18 room two story is situated on 5.5 beautiful acres. Each room is filled with detail and character. A true treasure! MLS# 12-4586 Offered at $899,000
Modern 6 rooms, laundry, basement, gas heat/water, fenced yard $700/per month, plus utilities and security, no pets
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Remodeled 3 bedroom home with hardwood floors, new carpeting & fresh paint. Featuring modern kitchen with dishwasher, large yard & off street parking. $750/month + utilities. No pets or smoking. Call 570-466-6334
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MAGNIFICENT ESTATE This stone mansion was built by prestigious architect George Lewis whose work includes numerous historic places in NE PA. Situated on 21+ acres this 7000 SF home includes 8 stall horse barn & 75 x 150 indoor riding area. MLS# 12-1540 Virtual Tour: www.3dvirtualvisions.com/westmain/ MARION 585-0602 or CHRISTIAN 585-0614
NEW MILFORD Sit on the covered patio and enjoy the country views or stay inside and admire the custom wood and stone work. Gorgeous details abound in this 5 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath home from the cherry and granite gourmet kitchen to the beautiful stamped concrete floors to the stunning entry rotunda. Luxury and livability all in one charming country estate. MLS#12-553 Virtual Tour: www.3dvirtualvisions.com/route492/ LORI 585-0627 $1,450,000
GLENMAURA Beautiful all brick home sitting on a wonderful lot overlooking Glenmaura Golf Course. Everything you could ask for or think of is in this home! 1st floor MBR, kitchen w/granite, wet bar in FR. Pretty Florida room. Virtual Tour: www.3dvirtualvisions.com/kiplingdrive MLS# 12-2925 PEG 714-9247 $1,100,000
GLENMAURA Luxury at every step in this architectural masterpiece! Open floor plan with custom amenities throughout. MLS# 12-3511 TINA 714-9251 $850,000
EQUESTRIAN ESTATE Over 33 acres, 7 stall custom horse barn with 4 paddocks, riding arena, and 4-5 bedroom, 4 bath home with 4 fireplaces. MLS# 12-3470 KIM 585-0606 $849,724
ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE! Dream home combines great living & fabulous entertaining. Spectacular entrance, high ceilings, marble floors. 1st flr Mst suite, exercise room, office, and kitchen are all luxurious yet perfectly suited for everyday life! www.christiansaunders.com MLS#12538 CHRISTIAN 585-0614 $749,900
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SPLENDER & SERENITY Windsor Hill 5 bedroom, 5 bath masterpiece on a private acre lot offers all amenities with 3 car garage and Geo Thermal Heat System! MLS# 12-3774 DAVE 585-0615 $564,900
SHAVERTOWN Exquisite brick two story on large lot with cathedral ceilings, oak and tile floors, granite kitchen, first floor master suite and more. MLS# 12-3827 RENEE 585-0626 $554,000
CLARKS SUMMIT Waiting for your finishing touches, this brand new home features gourmet kitchen, regal office, large family room with fireplace and awesome master suite. MLS# 12-3839 MARION 585-0602 $499,000
CLARKS GREEN Surrounded by nearly 2 acres this custom brick home offers new granite countertops, tile floor, central air and roof, also features lg family room w/ gorgeous stone fireplace & wet bar, cherry kitchen, large master suite & relaxing 15 x 10 screened-in porch! MLS# 12-2122 MARION 585-0602 $450,000
GLENMAURA Beautiful home w/ all the amenities. Wonderful floor plan that affords convenience & privacy. Located on a cul-de-sac. Fully landscaped & sits up high off the road. MLS# 12-4796 PEG 714-9247 $449,900
NORTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP 11+ acres surround this meticulously kept home featuring in-law apartment, fully stocked pond, modern kitchen and baths, fireplace and first floor master suite. Home Warranty included! MLS# 12-4658 MARION 585-0602 $425,000
GLENMAURA Lovely ranch home w/ pretty views, beautiful landscaped lot, open floor plan & easy flow kitchen, family room & dining room plus living room. Enjoy this great ranch on a wonderful lot. Appt. only! MLS# 12-1165 PEG 714-9247 $395,000
BLAKELY Stunning views from this like new two story, four bedroom home. Spacious kitchen with maple cabinets & granite, Brazilian cherry fls. Huge master suite, large finished daylight basement with walkout to new patio. Large open family room, formal dining room, large new deck. Home is on a cul de sac. Make your appointment today! MLS # 12-3538 ELIZABETH 585-0608 $344,900
CLARKS SUMMIT Lovely brick & vinyl home, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, wood floors, gas fireplace, fenced yard, ¾ acre lot, excellent condition. MLS#12-4572 BEVERLY 585-0619 $324,000
FALL IN LOVE with this Meadowood Farms home perched on a corner acre lot with lots of room for entertaining and relaxation both inside and out! MLS#12-4789 KIM 585-0606 $312,384
GLENMAURA - Live easy in this fabulous middle unit with custom granite kitchen, hardwood floors, open floor plan and more. MLS#11-3774 KIM 585-0606 $304,900
TUNKHANNOCK Spacious two story in beautiful Clarendon Acres offers large family room, built-ins, marble, granite, oak, bluestone and cherry. MLS# 12-1266 RENEE 585-0626 $299,000
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YEAR-ROUND LAKEFRONT cottage sits on a pretty, oversized lot at Baylor’s Lake. Relax on the deck and enjoy the spectacular lake views or dangle your feet from the dock while you cool off at the water’s edge. A beautifully redone waterfront with fire pit, large deck, floating dock and boat storage has everything you need to make the most of the lake! MLS#12-3559 LORI 585-0627 $229,900
TUNKHANNOCK Country but convenient! Over an acre surrounds this lovely 3-4BR home with covered rear deck, pool, pond, garage & much more! MLS# 12-3190 KIM 585-0606 or MARY 714-9274 $179,900
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FACTORYVILLE Build your dream home, 1+ wooded building lot! MLS# 12-3928 ELIZABETH 585-0608 $19,000
CLARKS SUMMIT Beautiful 1.43 acre wooded lot in quiet area. MLS# 12-3913 ELIZABETH 585-0608 $100,000
DUNMORE Convenient location for this building lot. This could be a perfect lot for multi-family. MLS# 12-3775 DAVE 585-0615 $34,900
CLARKS SUMMIT Prime 2 acres lot in beautiful Cherry Ridge Development. This land offers awesome views and easy access to the city. MLS# 12-1851 MARION 585-0602 $119,000
ROARING BROOK TWP Don’t miss out on this beautiful piece of land, large, private and wooded in a quickly growing development. Come take a look & you will be ready to start building the dream home you always wanted! MLS#12-2982 JAIME 585-0609 $39,900.
CLARKS SUMMIT Move in condition bi level with updated kitchen and baths, beautiful hardwood HUNTINGTON WOODS Offers Lots 5 & 25 in one of the newfloors, 2.5 baths, 3 season room, a large level est areas located in Dalton, just minutes from Route 11 in Clarks Summit, complete with paved roads and utilities ready backyard and more. MLS# 12-4405 EDNA 585-0610 $217,000 to install! MLS#12-2928 & 12-2929 RENEE 585-0626
STYLISH & SOPHISTICATED with a warm, spacious feel. Lots of natural light, abundant hardwood, and beautifully decorated so you can see its full potential. Private rear yard and patio, lovely, low hassle landscaping, newer roof & furnace. MLS# 12-4222 DAVE 585-0615 $171,900
FACTORYVILLE Lots of charm, 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, wood flooring, fireplace, 3.5 acres, 1 car garage. MLS#12-4686 BEVERLY 585-0619 $137,000
CLARKS SUMMIT Beautiful acreage offers the peace and tranquility of the country with only a ten minute drive to town. Plenty of room to build. Seller is looking for offers so don’t hesitate! MLS#11-3684 LORI 585-0627 $129,000
FACTORYVILLE Large two story home on a beautiful corner lot offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 car CLARKS SUMMIT Beautiful 1.38 acres on Summit Lake ofgarage and sunroom. MLS#12-794 fers amazing views and public sewer. MLS# 12-3243 BOBBIE 585-0608 $190,000 JAIME 585-0609 $229,900
CLARKS SUMMIT Terrific Townhome! Newer hardwood flooring, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, whirlpool, 2 car garage, beautiful lake views! MLS# 12-4576 BEVERLY 585-0619 $183,000
CARBONDALE Great 3 bedroom home featuring a new furnace, new hot water heater, hw floors, beautiful original woodwork and lots of storage. Off street parking pad & heated in ground pool. Make your appointment today! MLS#12-4146 ELIZABETH $89,900
TUNKHANNOCK Beautiful riverfront property. Private yet minutes from town. Entertaining all offers! MLS# 12-2891 JAIME 585-0609 $57,500
OLD FORGE A little money gets you a LOT of space with this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home. The one year home warranty gets you peace of mind. Call for more details or to take a look. MLS#12-3256 LORI 585-0627 $99,000
Clarks Summit / Scranton Office (570) 585-0600 239 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit (570) 207-6262
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