The Abington Journal 11-28-2012 by The Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company

The borough of Dalton held its tree lighting ceremony Nov. 23. For additional photos, see Page 3.

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A large scale model train on display at the ’Model Trains Through the Ages’ event

BY GERARD E. NOLAN Abington Journal Correspondent

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Which artist is displaying his exhibit at Laura Craig Galleries? See Page 13 for details and photos.

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Database shows test sites in Glenburn GLENBURN TWP. - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials Nov. 20 demonstrated a new online database that displays chromium pollution levels in the area around the former Precision National Plating site on Ackerly Road. “This is a tool being used by the public to get a better understanding of the work we’ve done over the years,” said David Polish, EPA community involvement coordinator. The EPA database, which is one of only a few in the nation, represents a new chapter in the history of combating hexavalent chromium contamination around the site. The chromium leached into the environment during operations at the plant, which closed its doors in 1999. Hexavalent chromium is a particularly toxic form of the element chromium. The chemical has various types of industrial applications, but is known to cause cancer in humans. The new database, or “data viewer,” displays an aerial photograph of the region to show the location of each active testing well over time. Chromium concentration data for each public well—private wells results are excluded from the data—are rendered in a line graph and a table. The line graph, with time on the horizontal axis and contamination levels in micrograms per liter of water on the vertical axis, provides a picture of contamination levels over the life of each well. The table provides more

Sensuous ART

“We’re being kids this weekend. That’s what we’re really doing.” Ron Moore, 64, Scranton

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Maryn Kukuchka, of Tunkhannock, sits watching a model train move around the Christmas tree display during ’Model Trains Through the Ages’ at Steamtown National Historic Site Nov. 23.

One of the pieces on display from the collection of Clem O’Jevich

Remember when By Elizabeth Baumeister lbaumeister@theabingtonjournal.com

Model train event a time to reminisce, discover

or many of the adults in attendance at the “Model Trains Through the Ages” event at Steamtown National Historic site Nov. 23 through 25 came an opportunity to reminisce about the “good old days,” when tiny railroad tracks circled the Christmas trees in their homes. And for many of the children staring wide-eyed at the working models on display came a time of new discovery of an old tradition nurtured by their grandparents and perhaps parents.

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Proposal: employees must reside in county BY ELIZABETH BAUMEISTER lbaumeister@theabingtonjournal.com

LACKAWANNA COUNTYLackawanna County Commissioner Patrick O’Malley introduced on Nov. 14 a resolution that, if adopted, will require all non -union employees of the county to be residents of the county. According to a press release from the commissioner’s office, there are a total of about 50 county employees who live outside those boundaries. “The effect of this residency resolution will lead to additional real estate taxes,” the release states. “The income generated by the monies will be spent in our county to businesses, and in turn will help our economy.” O’Malley explained he feels the economy will grow as a result of the little things: workers stopping for coffee, cigarettes or gas on the way to work and buying their groceries at in-county stores. He said although the proposed resolution is only in its early stages at this point, his hope is that it will be finalized and voted on sometime between now and January. He said he is following up a part of his campaign platform and it is important to him. He said he would like to eventually bring it into union contract negotiations. Although O’Malley is unsure at this time whether the resolution will affect current employees who live out of county, or only those hired in the future, he said his plan is to give those hired in the future six months after starting the job to move into the county. He said if it does include current workers, they will likely have one year to relocate. According to Douglas Hill,

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Lighting up the library

Learn how to eat healthy

Diwali Celebration set for Dec. 8 BY ROBERT TOMKAVAGE rtomkavage@theabingtonjournal.com

BY JOAN MEAD-MATSUI Abington Journal Correspondent

WAVERLY - Making changes to your diet ultimately involves “looking at what you currently eat,” according to Janet DunnDavenport, healthy cooking instructor and life coach. For example, when making a salad, have you considered substituting field greens, escarole, spinach or arugula for iceberg lettuce which is without much nutritional value? Eating more greens rich in Vitamin A and Beta Carotene, is only part of Dunn-Davenport’s overall strategy to include healthier wholesome choices in our diets. “I can have control over my health by simply watching what I’m eating and reducing some things…Be a

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Healthy Holiday Cooking Class instructor, Janet Dunn-Davenport, shown in the Waverly Community House kitchen, will teach the community to cook healthy, leave stress behind and love the holidays. scientist and explore. I hope to inspire people to eat better, to live better and have more joy in our life,” she said. One way to achieve is by adding more whole grains and greens in your life.” said Dunn-Davenport, See Healthy, Page 12

has a story to tell. In history, once it was known that a king was defeated, everyone celebrated by decorating their home using special symbols through elaborate sand art.

“The library is like a temple of learning,” she said. “We thought it would be a good place to do the event.” Maitri Pancholy thinks the

CLARKS SUMMIT - Maitri and Pari Pancholy will demonstrate the process of making Rangoli (sand art) at The See Diwali, Page 12 Abington Community Library host a Diwali Celebration Dec. 8. The sisters have been making sand art since kindergarten. Maitri Pancholy enjoys making peacocks, while Pari prefers flower designs. The cost for guests to make a design will be $1. The event, from 4 to 6 p.m., will feature ethnic refreshments including a variety of breads, entrees, and desserts from all over India. Different types of music, including vocal music, classical dance, classical and current Bollywood tunes will highlight the day. The cost for adults will be $5. Refreshments will be free for children. Ninth-grader Nikitha creates a henna design on the arm of Pari Pancholy. Both girls will participate in the Diwali Celebration Dec. 8 at the According to Dr. Dipti PanAbington Community Library. choly, event organizer, Rangoli

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HOLIDAY EVENTS November 28: Canadian Pacific Railway’s U.S. Holiday Train visit to NEPA, at Steamtown National Historic Site in downtown Scranton from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to arrive at least 15-30 minutes early. The train will then depart Scranton for Binghamton, New York on the former Lackawanna Railroad’s mainline, expecting to cross the historic Tunkhannock Viaduct between 7– 7:15 p.m. Entertainers aboard the U.S. train include The Claytones and Canadian Country Music Hall of Famer, Tracey Brown. Info: facebook.com/CPHolidayTrain or www.cpr.ca. December 1: Fourth Annual Living Christmas Village, at Grace Bible Church in Dunmore, continuing Dec. 2 from 4 - 7 p.m. Features livemusic from several local high school choirs. The walkthrough village includes a journey through the streets of Bethlehem, Santa’s Workshop for children, puppets, a Live Nativity, hot cocoa and cookies and more. Cost: free. Info: 342.5651 or gracebiblepa.com. The Misericordia University Alumni Association’s 14th Annual Brunch with Santa, at the Banks Student Life Center from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event will feature a brunch served in the Cougar’s Den. Children will have the opportunity to meet Santa. A professional photographer will be on hand. Cost: $10 for adults; $5 for children 5-12 years of age and free to children under 5. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Info/tickets: 674.6768. Factoryville Borough Tree Lighting Ceremony, at the Borough Hall at 4:30 p.m. December 4: Empty Stocking Fund Benefit Concert, at The University of Scranton Houlihan-McLean Center at 7:30 p.m. Includes The University of Scranton Bands, Choirs, and Strings. Admission: one new toy or piece of children’s clothing, or cash donation. Benefits children of local families in need. Info: 941.7624. DAILY EVENTS November 28: WYCCC Educational Luncheon, at Twig’s Cafe in Tunkhannock from 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. Beth Bevan will share her 20- plus years of human resource experiences. Seating will be limited to one representative per business. Request for additional representatives as well as non-members will be waitlisted until all members have been accommodated. Reservations: 875.8325 or Deborah@wyccc.com.

Factoryville to light holiday tree Dec. 1

Factoryville Borough will host its annual tree lighting ceremony Dec. 1 at 4:30 p.m. at the Borough Hall. The event includes crafts, refreshments, music and a visit from Santa. During the event, the Factoryville United Methodist Church will host a living Nativity and free soup and bread.

EDITOR’S NOTE

The name of the Lions Santa Project Coordinator was misspelled in the Nov. 21 issue of The Abington Journal. The correct spelling is Heather Kusma. We regret the error.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2012

‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ seeks gifts

“Be a Santa to a Senior,” the campaign that last year delivered more than 1,800 gifts to local needy seniors, is planned again this holiday season as older adults continue to face financial challenges and loneliness.The area office of the Home Instead Senior Care network, is joining with several local businesses and community organizations Compassionate Care Hospice, Gino Merli Veterans’ Center, Golden Living Center, Highland Manor, Meals on Wheels of NEPA, Oakwood Terrace and Serving Seniors, Inc. together with Abington Community Library, Geisinger Community Medical Center, Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, Keystone College, Marshalls, Peebles, Walgreens and Wal-Mart to provide gifts and companionship to seniors who otherwise might not receive either. “Seniors faced with medical bills and the escalating cost of living typically find they have little or nothing left at the end of the year,” said Bob Vielee, owner of the Home Instead Senior Care office serving Lackawanna County. Community members are invited to help struggling seniors by picking up ornaments and gift requests from Christmas trees, located at: Abington Community Library, 1200 W Grove Street, Clarks Summit; Marshalls, 1118 Commerce Boulevard, Dickson City; Peebles, 89 Brooklyn Street, Carbondale and State Routes 435 and 502, Moscow; Walgreens, 330 S. Main Street, Scranton and WalMart, 900 Commerce Boulevard, Dickson City. Trees will be up now through Dec. 10. The items should be purchased and returned unwrapped to the store, along with the ornaments attached. A gift-wrapping party, hosted by the Sports Management and Recreation Team at Keystone College, will be held at the school Dec. 12. Shown, from left: Janet Zaleski, Activity Director at Oakwood Terrace and Jessica Engel, Community Service Representative at Home Instead Senior Care.

November 29: The Lackawanna County Commissioners Job Fair Mixer, at the Electric City Trolley Museum from 6 - 8 p.m. The purpose of the mixer is for local business executives to network with the commissioners. November 30: Stuffed Animal Sleepover and Story time, at the Abington Community Library, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Children ages 3-8 can treat their favorite stuffed animals to a sleepover at the library and enjoy a story time before kissing them goodnight.

December 1: Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Volunteer Meeting, at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St, Scranton at 11 a.m. Myasthenia Support Group Meeting on Plasmapheresis, at Allied Services Graf Community Room, Charles Luger Outpatient Center, 475 Morgan Highway, Scranton, at 11 a.m. Guest speakers Yanzheng Zhang, MD and Dan Leberfinger, BS, MT, HP (ASCP) of the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Apheresis Program will present “An Introduction to Plasmapheresis &The Opportunity of Performing the Process Peripherally.” Info: 687.6009 or myas-

thenia.org. December 2: Lackawanna Trail Boys Basketball Brunch, at Gin’s Tavern in Factoryville from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: $10 for adults, $8 for children. All proceeds will benefit the boys basketball team. December 5: Lourdesmont’s 26th Annual S.O.B.E.R. Party, at the Viewmont Mall Tree Court at noon. includes light refreshments, entertainment by LaSalle Academy Choir of St. Cecelia, RSVP (deadline Dec. 3): 702.8360.

Abington Lions assist Santa Claus The Abington Lions Club will sponsor its 50th annual Santa Project for Abington children through second grade. On Dec. 11 to 13, Santa will visit homes in Clarks Summit, Clarks Green, Chinchilla, Waverly, Glenburn Twp., Dalton, Newton and Ransom and will present children, whose names have been submitted, with a small

gift, free of charge. Residents are asked to leave their porch lights on until Santa has made his visit. For safety, animals should be tied. In the event of snow, Santa would appreciate clean sidewalks. Santa will make most of his visits between approximately 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. For more information,

contact Santa Project Coordinator Heather Kusma at 570.587.5062. All parents wishing to participate must complete and mail this form. Due to scheduling, no forms will be accepted after Dec. 6. Additional forms may be downloaded and printed online at abingtonlions.org.

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Clarks Green to host health fair The Clarks Green Borough invites the public to a Winter Health and Safety Fair Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Peace School, 410 North Abington Road. Participants will learn how to protect their

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health and safety while sampling holiday treats and music at this free event. Presentations community presentations will be included.Santa will have gifts for children ages 12 and younger.

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Range billing dispute continues in Ransom

BY ELIZABETH BAUMEISTER lbaumeister@theabingtonjournal.com

RANSOM TWP. - Conversation regarding unpaid bills allegedly owed to Ransom Township by Ransom Recreational Shooting Sports, LLC (RRSS) continued at the township Planning Commission meeting Nov. 19. According to the township, the business owes money for engineering services regarding a rifle development planned for 1500 Ransom Road. For an unspecified reason, however, invoices were not sent to the developer until they were several months outstanding. After receiving them, RRSS Manager Andrew Massimilian expressed doubt that the full amount requested was legitimately owed. It was noted at the Nov. 9 meeting that Massimilian, who was present, submitted a check for a portion of the fees, along with a letter including a list of fees he is contesting. The letter, which was read aloud, stated the “contested portion of the fees represents services not reimbursable by the developer under the Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Code

From a letter from Ransom Recreational Shooting Sports, LLC to the Ransom Township Planning Commission:

“(The) contested portion of the fees represents services and include, but are not limited not reimbursable by the deto, charges for services unnecveloper.... charges for seressary to review the plans, bill- vices unnecessary to review ing irregularities, (e.g. billing the plans, billing irregularboth the township and RRSS ities... charges for meetings for the same meeting), charges where RSSS plans were not for meetings where RRSS plans being discussed by the engiwere not being discussed by the neer, charges for mistakes engineer, charges for mistakes made by the engineer, chargmade by the engineer, charges es for services unrelated to for services unrelated to the the engineering.” engineering.” The letter then requests “a review and repeal” of those fees. are paid or a payment plan It was noted the contested fees agreed upon. Massimilian inquired again at total close to $6,000. the Nov. 19 meeting whether or Planning Commission Attorney Donna DeVita informed not it is legal according to the Municipal Planning Code for Massimilian he will need to the Planning Commission to submit a more detailed list of delay or deny the application what he is contesting and why. based on the billing dispute. He replied he has more details and will submit them promptly. Attorney DeVita said she was It was noted the current devel- not aware of anything in the opment plan is set to expire Dec. code prohibiting it, but that she 26, and the next meeting is Dec. would again look into it. According to Massimilian, 17. Section 506 of the code states Massimilian made a request for an extension on the plans at otherwise. The Planning Commission, the previous month’s Planning however, voted again to table the Commission meeting Oct. 15. At that time, however, the Plan- extension request until the Dec 17 meeting, by which time the ning Commission voted 5-1 to table it until the bills in question disputed bills may be reviewed.

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Christmas in Dalton T

he Community Holiday Tree Lighting, sponsored by the Dalton Business & Professional Association, was held at the park next to Dalton Fire Company, North Turnpike Rd. the evening of Nov. 23. Light refreshments were served and holiday music was provided by the Lackawanna Trail High School Band.

ABOVE: Santa greets the children when he arrives in Dalton.

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ABOVE: Santa arrives in style for the Community Tree Lighting, courtesy of the Dalton Fire Company.

Warm water, heart saves pet fish Newman said. “I walked in with my dog and fish in a big soup alton resident Joan New- bowl. I asked them if it was OK man went out of her way if I put the bowl on the service counter. And they let me even to care for her animals though many people without during the recent Hurricane Sandy. Newman loaded up her power were checking in.” She added that her dog was a therapy dog, Trooper, and one bit hit. pet fish in a large soup bowl “A woman wrote a song and headed to the Ramada, about him and played it for Clarks Summit. everyone in the lobby,” New“It’s a really funny story,”

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man said. Prior to heading to the hotel, Newman’s pet fish were in jeopardy when the temperature of her salt water aquarium dipped to 40 degrees. Newman was able to save one fish using Sternos and a chafing dish to provide water of the correct temperature. It was nursed back to health and is doing well. A second fish did not survive.

Marley’s Mission names Sen. Casey honorary co-chair for Gala The Marley’s Mission Board of Directors announced U.S. Senator Bob Casey agreed to serve as Honorary Co-chair of the Third Annual Blue Ribbon Gala Feb. 16, 2013. “I am quite pleased to be a part of Marley’s Mission as the Honorary Co-chair of this year’s Blue Ribbon Gala,” said Sen. Casey. “Marley’s Mission is an organization that provides unique treatment for children who cannot find help in traditional settings, and it is very important to me that this organization expands with each year so that more children can be treated. Moreover, it is important to me that any child, regardless of economic background, receives the help they need at no cost to them, removing any barriers to treatment.” “Senator Bob Casey has been a tireless advocate for children and families in his career on both a national and

statewide level,” said Gene Talerico, President of Marley’s Mission. “We can think of no better person to spread our message of hope and healing than someone who has provided hope to so many for so long.” According to the organization, among many other measures supporting children, Casey introduced legislation requiring mandatory reporting of child abuse, improving the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and increasing availability of quality child care for economically disadvantaged families. Casey supported legislation that provides assistance to children in foster care. Co-chairs of the 2013 Blue Ribbon Gala are Kathleen Bolling Bell and Gretchen Wintermantel, who both volunteered on the Gala Committee in 2011 and 2012. The Blue

Ribbon Gala, which is the organization’s major fundraiser, will be held at the Hilton Hotel and Conference Center, 100 Adams Ave. in Scranton, from 6 to 11 p.m. The theme of this year’s Gala is “Building Our Future,” celebrating the fact that Marley’s Mission now owns a 32.4-acre property in Newton Township and will build a campus there Spring, 2013. For more information on the Third Annual Blue Ribbon Gala, visit www.marleysmission.com/blue-ribbon-gala-2013/. 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. To date, Marley’s Mission has treated more than 180 children from seven counties since opening its doors in July 2010.

Food pantry benefits from church’s generosity Grocery bags for donation were distributed Nov. 11 to those attending the worship service at the Waverly United Methodist Church. The food was taken to the Abington Ecumenical Food Pantry housed at the Dalton United Methodist Church.

ABOVE: Ella Naylor, 7, Reese Vida, 6 and Cole Vida, 9, sing along. FRONT COVER: Tessa Skotleski, 5, Dalton gets a lift from dad, Tom Skotleski.

Hope Chest Auction recap More than 100 attended the event at Backyard Ale House, Scranton. Marley’s Mission auctioned six wooden hope chests. Five were provided by Woods & Co of Clarks Summit. A sixth chest was handcrafted, painted and sponsored by Al and Linda Day of Equinunk. The artists who donated their talent and time, and their respective hope chest sponsors, included: Artist Trinka Ravaioli, sponsored by 2013 Blue Ribbon Gala co-chairs Gretchen Wintermantel & Kathleen Bolling Bell and Zoe, Charlotte and Lilly Haggerty Artist Rachael Boles, sponsored by the Seitzinger Family and the Talerico Family; Artist Karina Singer, sponsored by Woods & Co. Artist Kathy Barrett, sponsored by Barrett and JMJ Designs Artist Bridget Feeney, sponsored by Backyard Ale House. Ken Rivenburg, Rivenburg’s Auction Gallery, participated. Appetizers were donated by Mendicino’s Restaurant in Moscow, Russell’s Restaurant in Dunmore and Constantino’s Catering in Dunmore.

No tax increase in Glenburn Twp.

help the Waverly Police purchase three Tasers. Supervisors highlighted that GLENBURN TWP. -Glenthe proposed budget keeps burn Twp. supervisors announced their proposed budget taxes at the same level. “We feel that we’ve been hit for 2013 at a meeting Nov. 20. The proposed budget, which by enough tax increases,” Suis subject to public review, will pervisor Bill Wicks said. The township will finish this be finalized in a month. Included in the budget are funds year with a budget surplus, which has been a trend in reallocated for upgrades to the cent years, the supervisors township building, employee salaries, police protection and said. In other business, Supervisor road maintenance. The total Wicks updated the supervisors budget is $550,461. on the coalition of municipalThe supervisors have budgeted $50,000 for upgrades to ities against Scranton’s commuter tax increase. The group, the township building. The called Scranton Taxing Our upgrades will include a new roof on the township garage, a People, will challenge the tax in court Dec. 10. The superrefurbished handicapped-acvisors contributed $200 to cessible ramp, painting and S.T.O.P.’s legal fund. Wicks possibly a power generator. serves on the legal committee The amount budget for road work is $130,000 and $114,000 for the coalition. “We’ve been meeting with has been designated for emour attorney to fight it,” Wicks ployee salaries. The supersaid. visors also added $1,167 to BY GERARD E. NOLAN Abington Journal Correspondent

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Pet benefit University Singers present 45th scheduled Annual Noel Night Dec. 1 BY BEN FREDA Abington Journal Correspondent

ten Lauridsen, Ned Rorem, Doors will open at 7 p.m., The University of Scranton with prelude music beginning Boris Ord, Igor Stravinsky, Singers, joined by acclaimed DALTON - The first-ever Randol Alan Bass, Mark Siat 7:05 p.m. trumpeter Mark Gould, will Pub for Paws Benefit will be present their 45th Annual rett and others. A Christmas gift to the held at McGrath’s Pub in For additional information community, the Noel Night Noel Night Dec. 1, in the Dalton on December 2 from 5 Houlihan-McLean Center concert is free and open to the regarding this event, contact to 10 p.m. Cheryl Y. Boga, director of (Mulberry Street at Jefferson public, and seating is on a “I think it’s wonderful that Avenue). first-come, first-seated basis. Performance Music, at 941the community is supporting The ensemble will perform 7624, or atwww.scranton.edu/ The performance begins at the benefit,” said Beverly music. works by G. F. Handel, Mor8 p.m. Bright, Development Coordinator of Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. “We’re taking care of hundreds of animals until they find a home.” Pub for Paws will feature live music by local bands, prizes, gift baskets, and 50/50 drawings. There will be a cover charge of $20. It will be reduced to $10 for anyone who brings a bag of pet food or supplies for donation. The drinks are no additional charge,and will be donated by McGrath’s Pub owners/brothers Jimmy and Joe McGrath. Jimmy McGrath had a Rottweiler named Haus McGrath, who was killed by an unknown hit-and-run driver on Oct. 31. Jimmy’s friend The University of Scranton Singers will present the 45h Annual Noel Night concert, a free performance, open Linda Serniak suggested hav- to the public, Dec. 1, at 8 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center, with a prelude beginning at 7:05 p.m. ing a benefit, which would help other pets, in honor of him. Fifty percent of the benefit’s proceeds will be donated to the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter in Clarks Summit. The other half will be donated to True-Friends Animal Welfare Center in Montrose. “We really appreciate anyone Our Lady of Peace helping us,” said Linda StauSchool in Clarks Green will denmayer, manager of Truehost a “Merry MarketFriends Animal Welfare Cenplace” Dec. 2, from 11 a.m. ter. “Most of our shelters to 4 p.m. Co-chairs Barbadepend on donations. Any ra Braatz and Maria Donadonations are greatly apprehue helped the PTG dream ciated. They help us to help up the event. Carolers from many animals.” the Wayne County Chorale The live music will start Society (11:30 a.m.- 1:30 with Ken and Mark from p.m.) will sing holiday tunes. The women have Graces Downfall from 5 to 6 gathered vendors to offer p.m. Rick and John from unique specialty items of Nowhere Slow will play from all price ranges. Children 6 to 7 p.m.; Aaron and Guido are welcome. Santa’s elves from Ourafter from 7 to 8 will be on hand to help p.m.; Byrant and Jay Green children shop for their from 8 to 9 p.m.; and Mace in secret gifts. And for those Dickson at 9 p.m. who don’t want to bake or "We really appreciate the just like sweets? A Christthoughtfulness and generosity mas cookie walk will be of McGrath’s Pub," said Dory held. Free gift wrapping for Browning, director of Trueboxed items. Children’s Friends. crafts for those age 3-11 To help with the event or will take place. A lunch will donate, please contact Jimmy be offered by Duffy’s Cofat McGrath’s Pub by calling feehouse. 570.563.2668. “I hope it’s going to be a good turnout,” said Jimmy McGrath. “It should be a lot of fun. Hopefully, we can do Barbara Braatz and Maria Donahue, co-chairs of ‘The Merry this every year.” Marketplace’ at Our Lady of Peace School in Clarks Green.

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Carly Sherwood, Meshoppen, assists by demonstrating decorating techniques at the Gingerbread House Workshop held Nov. 12, at the Dietrich Theater. Local baker Gina Sherwood held the class to teach construction and applying decorations to homemade gingerbread designs.

Budding architects The Dietrich Theater’s Fassett Studio was filled with candy, creativity and holiday spirit Nov. 12 as baker Gina Sherwood and her daughter Carly taught teens and adults the basics of building and designing gingerbread houses. The Tunkhannock Business

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Dalton Borough thanks firefighters BY BEN FREDA Abington Journal Correspondent

DALTON - At the Dalton Council meeting, Nov. 8, President Bill Salva mentioned that Dalton Council was requested by the Lackawanna County Borough Association to contribute $200 to stop the commuter tax. Jared Gard, who represented Dalton in a meeting about this matter, mentioned that individuals who do not live in Scranton, would have to pay a 1 percent commuter taxto work in Scranton. President Bill Salva asked Gard if the tax is starting at $200 and then increasing. Gard replied that it was not discussed.

Salva entertained a motion to approve the donation. Board member Bill Montgomery asked to table it until they find out if the donation is higher than $200. Board member Lorraine Daniels assured that the donation is $200. Daniels added that she would like to pass the motion because it would help the people of Dalton. “We don’t have to take the second step if it becomes expensive,” she said. She made the motion to donate $200 to stop the commuter tax. Nobody seconded this motion; therefore, the motion died. “We will not make a donation at the time,” said

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Leonard William Steenburg November 17, 2012

Leonard Steenburg, 90, a resident of Clarks Summit since 2006, died Saturday, Nov. 17, after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. Leonard was born in Cherry Valley, N.Y. on April 14, 1922 to Jesse and Helen (Morton) Steenburg. He attended Cherry Valley school excelling in sports, particularly baseball. Leonard married the love of his life, Doris Hamm and owned and operated dairy farms in Hartwick Seminary and Elba, N.Y. After his retirement from Niagara Mohawk, they spent time traveling and enjoying a few months of the year in Florida. He was a long time resident of Elba, N.Y. prior to his living with his eldest daughter, Joan (Steenburg) Girts in Clarks Summit. He was an incredible Godly prayer warrior for his three daughters Joan Steenburg Girts, Cheryl Steenburg Whitten and Karen Steenburg Dilcher, son-inlaws, grand children, great grandchildren, family and friends. He was so proud of all his family as was seen in the gallery of pictures in his room. He served faithfully in various leadership capacities at First Baptist Church of Elba where he had a longtime membership. He was inventive and a problem-solver, able to fix anything. His love of gardening was evident in his beautiful roses, various other flowers and wonderful fruits and vegetables which he shared with many. Woodworking was another passion, and he created many pieces for his daughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He enjoyed daily watching the various birds that feed at his feeders. Leonard could best be described as a hard working, gentle, compassionate man that had a generous spirit. He loved telling stories about his life to his children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. His faith in God and strength will remain as an inspiration to all who knew him. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends. Leonard was predeceased by his wife, Doris (Hamm) Steenburg; sister Melva (Steenburg) Nowak; and sonin-law Larry Girts. He is survived by three daughters, Joan Girts of Clarks Summit., Cheryl and David Whitten of Standish, Maine and Karen and Harry Dilcher of Muncy; eight grandchildren and their mates; and 15 greatgrandchildren. Visiting hours will be held from 7-9 p.m., Nov. 20 at First Baptist Church of Elba, N.Y. The funeral service will be held Nov. 21, at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Elba. Interment will follow at the Maple Lawn Cemetery, Elba, N.Y. Arrangements are in care of Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home. Local arrangements are being handled by the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home. Those desiring may contribute in his memory to: Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Hospice of Genesee County, or First Baptist Church of Elba.

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joyed dancing and golf, and was a former member of the Scranton Canoe Club, Lake Winola. November 18, 2012 The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at Mountain View Care Jessie B. Center for the care and kindBurns Winness they provide. ters, 85, of Surviving are two daughters, Clarks Summit, died Sun- Gail Sinisko and husband, day, Nov. 18, at Michael, Beaufort, S.C.; and Barbara Winters, Clarks SumMountain mit and Moorestown, N.J.; a View Care Center. brother, Douglas Burns and Born Aug. 27, 1927, in wife, Ann, Throop; three Scranton, daughter of the late Joseph H. and Marjorie Monie granddaughters, Stephanie Petko and husband, David, and Burns, she was educated in their children, Megan and Lori, Throop schools, was a 1945 Monroe, N.Y.; Heather Woods graduate of Throop High School and a graduate of Lack- and husband, Jason, and their awanna Business College. She children, Tristen, Samantha was a Clarks Summit resident and Marissa, Columbia, S.C.; since 1955, having moved from and Courtney Fugate and husScranton. She was a title clerk band, Scott, and their children, Adler and Brinkley, Beaufort, for several years at Scranton S.C.; two nieces, Linda Burns, Dodge, Scranton, and later worked in the trust department Throop; and Bonnie Janus and husband, Walter, Clarks Sumat PNC Bank, Scranton. She mit; and a nephew, Joseph was a member of the Clarks Burns III and wife, Margot, Summit United Methodist Atlanta, Gashes was also preChurch, Clarks Summit. She was a loving mother and ceded in death by a brother, Joseph H. Burns Jr. grandmother who cherished For more information, direcher grandchildren and greattions or to send an online congrandchildren. Her granddolence, visit www.jennings children shared much joy and calvey.com. happiness with her. She en-

Anthony Petrone Jr. November 21, 2012

Anthony Petrone Jr., 75, died Wednesday, Nov. 21 at Commonwealth Home Health & Hospice of NEPA shortly after being admitted. His wife of 39 years is the former Patricia Ellen Drury. They had been residents of South Abington Twp. since 1991. Born May 18, 1937, in Queens, N.Y., son of the late Anthony and Jennie Ciccone Petrone, he was a 1956 graduate of Andrew Jackson High School, Queens and later furthered his studies in electrical engineering at Hofstra University, Farmingdale Technical School and Queens College. He was employed more than 31 years by Grumman Manufacturing, where he worked as an electrical mechanical designer. During his professional career he received

Big Fish, River Rock announce partnership The graphics firm Big Fish Design, owned by Kerrie Gilbert of Clarks Summit, and the marketing communications company River Rock Communications, owned by Catherine Bolton of Lake Ariel, have announced a decision to partner. The agency will operate under the name of River Rock during the transition to the new partnership and will be located at the River Rock building in Jefferson Township. Together their clients include Fidelity Bank, Buck Hill Falls, The Allergy Center of Delta Medix and Delta Medix, Inc. and Akzo Salt, Inc. Gilbert served as co-creative director for Paolin & Sweeney, an advertising/public relations firm in Cherry Hill, N.J. While there, she oversaw and managed their art department .After a decade of experience in the advertising and graphic design industry, Gilbert founded Big Fish Design, a firm specializing in graphic

design, corporate identity and advertising. Gilbert’s clients have included Mercy Hospital, Bamford Construction, US Foodservice/ Bevaco Division, PG Energy and Pennsylvania Enterprises, Inc. She was responsible for the formation of a new corporate identity system for northeastern Pennsylvania’s gas company, PG Energy, while it underwent a major restructuring process. She was instrumental in creating Mercy Hospital’s Continuum of Care program. Prior to returning to northeast Pennsylvania where she served as project director for Wall Street West, Bolton was the president and chief operating officer for the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). At PRSA, Bolton was an advocate for the public relations profession and a frequent speaker on the crisis communications and planning. Bolton is an adjunct professor at Marywood University.

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many honors for his work. He was most proud to have worked on the ground support team for Apollo 13 and receive recognition, which included having his name on a plaque placed on the moon. He was a faithful member of Our Lady of the Snows Parish, Clarks Summit, where he was a dedicated Eucharistic minister, member of the Men’s Club, an adult acolyte and supporter of the Tiny Team Christmas program. He also served for many years as a Eucharistic minister and guitar player for the youth music ministry at his former parish, Our Lady Perpetual Help, Lindenhurst, N.Y. He was a faithful regular at the First Friday Mass Men’s Group and Tuesday luncheons with the retirees of Grumman. A loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, Anthony will be sadly missed for his kind and gentle ways. He was a self-taught musician from an early age, and enjoyed playing guitar,

the piano/keyboard and most of all, accordion. One of his greatest joys was playing for family gatherings, providing entertainment for all. He was also an avid chess player, and in his youth enjoyed time on his boat with family and friends. Tony was a “Mr. Fix-It” to all those close to him and often created a solution for just about anything broken. Also surviving are his son, Anthony III; daughters, Cara Marie and Jennie; his brother, Joseph Petrone; sisters, Jean Rizzuti, Virginia Parlato, Gloria Rampolla and Rosemary Perry; and grandchildren, Cheyanne and Angelo Matisko; all live out of state. He also has numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of the Snows Parish, 301 S. State St., Clarks Summit, PA 18411; or MakeA-Wish Foundation, 1327 Pittston Ave., Scranton, PA 18505. To send an online condolence, visit www.jenningscalvey.com.

Waverly may receive funds for gas drilling planned by the City of Scranton. * Due to the growing popWAVERLY TWP. - Waverly Township could be next ularity of the new Frisbee golf course, the township is in line for Marcellus shale considering selling discs to money, according to Supervisors at the Nov. 12 meeting. patrons during the weekend and normal office hours. At this point only a test well * There has been no update exists. Township Supervisors regarding the township adplan to make an ordinance, dress change. Supervisor Dr. but agreed to defer the subDouglas Klamp expressed ject until there are further frustration with receiving and developments. It was planned to advertise sending mail and Supervisor the 2013 budget after the Nov. Tom Durbin noted how the 12 meeting. There are no tax address change affects billing when buying items online as changes in the budget. the address “is not found.” Also in the township: Township manager Bill * The Waverly township newsletter will be mailed the White said he planned to speak to the Dalton postmastownship’s support of the effort to stop a commuter tax ter again soon. BY BRITTNEY PIERCE Abington Journal Correspondent

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Aircraft carrier back in U.S. Navy Cmdr. Michelle D. Morse, whose husband, John, is the son of Linda L. Phillips of Clarks Summit, along with 5,500 Sailors and Marines assigned to the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group (CSG) recently arrived in Norfolk, Va, following a seven-and-ahalf-month deployment supporting operations in the Mediterranean and the Arabian Seas. USS Enterprise’s return to Norfolk will be the 25th and final homecoming in her 51 years of distinguished service. The aircraft carrier is scheduled to be inactivated Dec. 1, in a ceremony at Norfolk Naval Station. While deployed, Enterprise CSG served in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility (AOR), conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. During her 238 days away from Norfolk, “Big E,” as Enterprise is affectionately known, safely steamed 80, 968 miles

and Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1) flew more than 8, 000 sorties in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and exercises in the 5th and 6th Fleet AORs. Enterprise was commissioned Nov. 25, 1961 as the eighth ship to bear the name Enterprise. Big E was the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. During her 51 years of service, Enterprise deployed 25 times and participated in every major conflict since the Cuban Missile Crisis. Enterprise has been homeported in both Alameda, Calif., and Norfolk, Va., and conducted operations in every region of the world. The December inactivation ceremony will be the last official public event for Enterprise, and will serve as a celebration of life for the ship and the more than 100, 000 Sailors who have served aboard the ship. For more information on USS Enterprise, her legendary history, and Inactivation Week events, visit www.enterprise.navy.mil

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Sgt. Don Bishop, Honesdale Police and Chairman of the FOP scholarship committee presents a $500 check to Joseph Perechinsky, Lakeland High School graduate. Perechinsky is attending Keystone College and studying criminal justice.

Student scholars Northeastern Lodge #63 Fraternal Order of Police recently awarded four $500 scholarships to college -bound students who are pursuing a career in criminal justice.

President James Gray of Lodge #63 presents Neil Hawk, Abington Heights High School graduate, a $500 check. Hawk is attending West Chester University and studying criminal justice.

Jennifer A. Suchecki and Stephen E. Page

Suchecki to wed Page Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Suchecki of Old Forge, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer A. Suchecki, to Stephen E. Page, son of Cyndi Roe of Clarks Summit and Robert Page of Columbus, Ohio. The future bride and groom recently graduated from The University of Scranton with a bachelor of science degree in Exercise Science. Jenn is pursuing her doctorate of physical therapy at The University of Scranton. Stephen is employed as a physical therapy technician at ProCare Physical Therapy and is planning on returning to The University of Scranton to pursue his doctorate in physical therapy in the summer of 2013. The winter wedding will be January 5, 2013 in Clarks Summit.

Clarks Summit Cub Scout Pack 160 seeks new members

The Clarks Summit Cub Scout Pack 160 recently collected items for the Dalton Food Pantry.

The Clarks Summit Cub Scout Pack 160 meet once a week with their den and once a month with their pack of all ages between 1st and 5th grade. The Scouts are sponsored by Clarks Summit United Methodist Church and are always recruiting members. Monthly meetings usually feature a guest speaker. Recently, Naturalist at the Carbon County Environment Center,

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The Home Health Division of Allied Services Integrated Health System has been Bill Conaboy named to the 2012 HomeCare Elite List for the fifth consecutive year. Only 15 percent of the 487 home health agencies in Pennsylvania were named to this compilation of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. The list of HomeCare Elite agencies is ranked by an analysis of performance measures in quality outcomes, process measure implementation and financial performance. Agencies that have earned recognition among the HomeCare Elite demonstrated that they not only can adapt to an evolving marketplace but continue to excel in both clinical and financial outcomes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the past 30 years, Allied Services Home Health has provided services to help people remain safely at home when they require the services of a skilled clinician,â&#x20AC;? said Mary Lou Knabel, Allied Services HomeCare Services. Allied Services Home Health division serves Lackawanna, Luzerne,

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Local woman launches holiday website Francene Pisano Dudziec, a northeastern Pa. native, is trying to help other families experience the same feeling of family unity she enjoys with her children while they travel the state admiring Christmas light displays. The site was created to use as a guide for families to visit Christmas lights, holiday light shows, impressive decorated homes and inflatable displays that are free to the public. Dudziec is the creator of LocateTheLights.com, a website designed to list holiday homes and light displays while helping area families locate them, whether they are large public city displays or small ones at a private residence on Main Street in your hometown.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the second best Christmas list to be on,â&#x20AC;? said Pisano Dudziec. Knowing that families take pride in the work they put in to their displays, Pisano Dudziecâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision was to create a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christmas light clearinghouseâ&#x20AC;? to remove the guesswork that families sometimes experience when theycheck out light displays. LocateTheLights.com is a virtual scrapbook that allows a family in the area to browse a display throughout the states without leaving the comfort of their homes. For more information, contact Francene Pisano Dudziec 570.510.5352 or lightingdirector@locatethelights.com to be listed.

Delta Medix announces the addition of Terrence P. Lenahan, M.D. to their multi-specialLenahan ty group of physicians and surgeons. Lenahan brings his expertise in Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care. Lenahan, a native of Scranton, graduated from The University of Scranton, Magna Cum Laude, with a B.S. in Biology in 1983. He then received his Doctorate in Medicine from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia in 1987. Lenahan completed a threeyear residency in Internal Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia and a three-year Fellowship in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, where he received the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Resident Teaching Awardâ&#x20AC;? in his final year. He has maintained a private practice at Regional Hospital of Scranton and Moses Taylor Hospital, since he returned to the area in 1993. He will continue to see patients at the Delta Medix offices, Scranton, as well as at the Delta Medix ENT/Allergy Center, Dickson City. Lenahan resides in Clarks Summit with his wife Mary Kay and their three children.

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ABPA offers a recipe for holiday fun at its upcoming After Hours Card Exchange Dec. 11co-hosted by CareGivers America and Beta Bread. Shown, from left, are Becky Jacobs, Caregivers America; Gail Rees, Abington Business and Professional Association Mixer Co-Chairperson; Lisa and Paul Bartoletti, CareGivers America owners; Amy Dichiara, Caregivers America and Kristie Grier Ceruti, Abington Business and Professional Association Mixer Co-Chairperson.

ABPA offers recipe for holiday fun Lisa and Paul Bartoletti, owners of CareGivers America, 700 South State Street, Clarks Summit will offer a festive atmosphere for a Dec.11 After Hours Business Card Exchange hosted at their location’s Wellness Center from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. as part of the Abington Business and Professional Association ‘Business in the Mix’ Series. The Wellness Center is located in the upper building of the complex, however, parking will be available at both buildings.

Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be provided by event co-host Beta Bread and its owner Michael Bonczar. Beverages and soft drinks will be provided by CareGivers America. A 50/50 raffle will be held during the event. Each Abington Business and Professional Association member is encouraged to bring one non-member Reservations are appreciated and can be made to 570.587.9045 or LauraABPA@aol.com by Dec. 7.

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There will be a Holiday Party Dec. 6 at Cangiero’s Restaurant, 1315 Main Street, Dickson City to benefit the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. A $20 donation which will include food and soda, is requested to attend the evening festivities. Send a reservation to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit or call 570.585.0513.

Santa on the Trolley in December The Lackawanna County Electric City Trolley has set up special excursions for the holiday season. “Santa on the Trolley” excursions are slated for Dec. 1 and 2, 8 and 9, 15 and 16 and 22. It will depart the Trolley Museum at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The 10-mile Thanksgiving and Santa rides head to the Trolley Works Building by PNC Field, Moosic and then back to the museum. Reservations are suggested. Contact The Trolley Museum at 570.963.6590.

Name: Opal Age: Senior Sex: Female Breed: Collie mix About me: I’m very sweet and easygoing. I’m easy to walk on a leash and am housebroken. I need regular brushing. I do well with people of all sizes. I like other dogs and don’t harm cats. 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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Keystone, Countryside Conservancy enter into trail agreement Keystone College in La Plume and Countryside Conservancy representatives recently gathered to celebrate the addition of a 1.25-mile segment to the Conservancy’s Trolley Trail Project. Through the donation of a trail license agreement, Keystone College has become the latest partner in Phase Two (Factoryville to Dalton) of the Trolley Trail, a historic right-of-way that once transported Keystone students to campus via the Northern Electric Trolley. Both organizations are excited for the non-motorized recreational trail to extend into Wyoming County and eventually link trail users from Clarks Summit to Lake Winola. Shown from left: Cheryl Ellsworth, Conservancy Trail Coordinator; Sharon Burke, Keystone College Executive Director of Institutional Advancement; Bill Kern, Conservancy Executive Director; Attorney Dorrance Belin, Conservancy Board Member; Keystone College Professor Howard Jennings, Conservancy Board Member; Jim Dougherty, Conservancy Board President and Keystone College President Dr. Edward G. Boehm Jr.

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Erich Aten representing a company in the gas industry. Ryan Dixon from the McCann School of Business speaks with students

Santa visits area by train On Dec. 1, Santa Claus is leaving his sleigh at the North Pole and arriving by special train at six communities in the Lackawanna Valley during the “Christmas in a Small Town” program. Families are encouraged to assemble at the communities’ train stations to welcome Santa as the train pulls into town. At each stop, Santa and his friends will greet all of the children, hearing their lists for special Christmas wishes. After the visit with Santa, families can enjoy refreshments, live entertainment and special activities. The Valley View High School Marching Band will perform at the Archbald and Jessup train stations, greeting Santa with holiday music and entertaining the crowd. New for this year, the Scranton High School Marching Band will be performing at the Scranton

stop. The Santa Train and its crew will be available for photo opportunities while at each station. All activities are free. Train rides for the public are not available. The schedule is as follows: Carbondale Train Station10:30 a.m., Archbald Train Station- 11:35 a.m., Jessup Train Station- 12:20 p.m., Olyphant Train Station- 1 p.m., Dickson City Train Station- 1:45 p.m., and State Office Bldg. parking lot2:45 p.m.

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The Guidance Department at Lackawanna Trail High School held its annual career fair Nov. 14. Representatives from nine colleges and 16 occupations were on hand to speak to the students in grades 7 to 12. Colleges represented were: Keystone College, King’s College, Lackawanna College, Penn State University, Johnson College, University of Scranton, Misericordia University, King’s College, McCann School of Business and Technology and Fortis Institute. Occupations covered were: Financial Advising, Gas Industry, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Cosmetology, Nursing, State Police, Probation, Veterinarian and Veterinarian Technician, Teaching, Journalism, Ultrasound Technician/Sonography, Physician, Chiropractor, Personal Training and Sports Management. Approximately 550 students took advantage of the event to talk to and learn about different colleges and occupations.

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Keystone College President Dr. Edward G. Boehm Jr. speaks at the new Veterans Memorial in front of Harris Hall at Keystone College Nov. 13.

C.S. Elementary students learn about coal industry Shown, Fran Tartella, a representative from the Anthracite Heritage Museum, talked to Clarks Summit Elementary School students about the history of the coal industry in Pennsylvania.

Keystone College dedicates Veterans Memorial on campus Members of the Keystone College community gathered Nov. 13 to dedicate a new Veterans Day Memorial in front of Harris Hall on campus. The black granite memorial features the logos of the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard as well as the symbol of soldiers who have served as prisoners of war or are Missing In Action. Funds for the memorial were raised by members of the Keystone College Armed Forces

Club and other members of the Keystone community. Following the dedication, the annual Veterans Day luncheon for members of the college community and honored guests was held in the Theatre in Brooks. Keystone’s Veterans Day ceremonies are held each year to honor those who have served and who currently serve in our nation’s armed forces and those who have given their lives in service of their country.

A.H. Civic League to host potluck The Abington Heights Civic League Christmas Potluck Dinner and installation of new members will be held Dec. 3 at the clubhouse, 115 Colburn Ave., Clarks Summit at 6 p.m. For more information, call 587.3101. Meetings are usually held at 7:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month September through June.

BBC students help clean Clarks Green On Oct. 23, students from Baptist Bible College and Seminary donated their time and effort to help rake leaves, winterize flower beds and generally spruce up the grounds around the Clarks Green Borough Building and the Park located on the opposite side of North Abington Road. Spencer Fountain, Josh Mowers, Justin Massa, Liz Cronin, Hannah Holton, Carrie Limbert, Tamra Lenfesty, Kathleen Frandsen, Gina Parone, Allie Onahen, Jared August and Renelle Theodore, through their commitment to Community Service, donated their labor to assist Clarks Green’s Public Works Department in continuing the tradition of keeping the Borough properties “clean and green”.

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FACTORYVILLE - At the Lackawanna Trail board meeting, Nov. 12, Elementary Center principal Tania Stoker shared with the board activities for Veterans Day. She mentioned that art teacher Demora created an art project for elementary students. “We cut out 600 hands (cutouts), and made a huge flag out of those hands, red white and blue hands,” she said. “He (Mr. Demora) really should be commended for the work he put into that.” Stoker showed her fellow board members a photo of this flag which has students’ names and thank-you messages to the Veterans. The actual flag is displayed in the elementary center’s multipurpose room. Stoker also announced that Mrs. Pardue and Mrs. Franko created a slideshow using PowerPoint with photos of Veterans related to the faculty and staff. “We also had any student, who did not have pictures, bring in items for care packages and we actually got a wonderful response,” said Stoker. “We have so much stuff downstairs that we’re looking for anybody that’s overseas right now who could use a care package. We have a lot of families’ names coming in but if there’s anybody else who has any military family members right now overseas, we can create some extra care packages for them.” Stoker mentioned that her father Ronald Stoker, who was a Vietnam War veteran, was a guest speaker at the elementary center. In his secondary report, Principal John Rushefski announced that the high school hosted a Veterans Day program. Director of Special Education Stephanie Russell is working on the Child Count report, which looks at active students who receive special education service. She is scheduling Tuesdays at the high school for greater accessibility to speak with the high school teachers and to schedule IEP (Individualized Educational Program). “I also formed a committee to review processes and procedures in the special education department,” she said. “What we’re looking to do is to streamline our communication and our processes.” Russell acknowledged high school science teacher Steve Jervis, whom she spoke to at IEP meetings. “He’s very accommodating and very eager to work with all the students, and do what’s necessary,” she said. Superintendent Matthew Rakauskas announced that Jan. 21 and March 28 will be make-up days for the school cancellations due to power outages from Hurricane Sandy. In other business: * Board member Judith Johnson made a motion to add the following names to the district substitute lists: Wendy Mickle, Clarks Summit, art and math; Rachel Sapio, Factoryville, special education; Eleanor Kane, Factoryville, teacher’s assistant and cafe; Tiffany Carpenter, Factoryville, teacher assistant and secretary; and Willard Kresge, Factoryville, maintenance sub. All clearances are on file. The board approved 9-0. * Board member Frank Tylutki made a motion that Chris Bergey be approved as a volunteer Junior High assistant basketball coach. All clearances are on file. The board approved. * Board member Mark Lombardi made a motion to accept Frank Tylutki’s resignation as school board member, effective January 2013.The board approved 9-0.

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Shown, front row: Louise Cator. Middle row, from left: Jaelen Somerville, Seth Young, Monica Lam, Damian Drutherosky and Madison Castellano. Back row: Eva Rappenglueck.

Students send Christmas goodwill around world

Just before Thanksgiving vacation, about 6 first through seventh grade students from Abington Christian Academy (ACA) loaded 20 shoebox-sized packages into the back of a car belonging to Louise Cator, ACA’s business manager. Some boxes were covered in colorful wrapping paper. Others were decorated in drawings and phrases such as “Merry Christmas” or “God Loves You.” Inside the boxes were small toys, toiletry items, gloves, markers and candy. The boxes are headed for a local Operation Christmas Child (OCC) Drop-off Center, then to a regional office in Maryland, where the boxes will be packed up and sent overseas to children in dire circumstances in countries such as Uganda, Cambodia and the Dominican Republic. Seth Young, of Clarks Summit, a first grade student, said he is “very hap-

py to help kids who don’t have things." Seventh-grader Eva Rappenglueck, of Benton, said the annual schoolwide project is a lot of fun and it shows children around the world that someone cares for them. She also said the student body watched a video showing children in other countries opening shoe boxes that had been gathered and distributed by Operation Christmas Child. “It was amazing to see children from the other side of the world getting shoe boxes like the ones we packed,” she said. “They were so excited to receive something as simple as a bouncy ball or a toothbrush.” Last year over 720,000 children received shoe boxes full of simple gifts. This year Operation Christmas Child announced that it shipped its 100 millionth box since it began its ministry in 1993.

Lakeland class officers set The Lakeland Jr./Sr. High School senior officer, from left: Hugh Doyle (Secretary), Matt Morrell (President), Mora Hoyle (Treasurer), Michael Thomas (Vice President).

Area students give back Shown above: Misericordia University freshman Adam Candelori of Clarks Summit, left and Ross Baver of Bernville, right, were among more than 600 new students at the campus who spent the Orientation Day of Service volunteering throughout nearby communities. The Orientation Day of Service introduces incoming students to the communities surrounding campus and gives them the opportunity to give back to the community as well. Freshman Ross Baver of Bernville, said one of reasons he chose Misericordia was for the community atmosphere he found there and was happy to take part in the Orientation Day of Service. Baver plans to earn his undergraduate degree in psychology and his graduate degree in Misericordia’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Painting alongside Adam Candelori of Clarks Summit, at the Back Mountain Trail, the two agreed that it was important and rewarding to help the community. “I think it is great that we get out here to do this before we get too involved in our classes, sports and other activities,” Candelori said.

CLARKS GREEN- The Clarks Green Borough Council meeting Nov.14 dealt mainly with the council’s reaction to the proposed commuter tax in the city of Scranton, the 2013 budget and upcoming events. The commuter tax was mentioned during Gerard Hetman’s presentation for the Lackawanna County Department of Community Relations. Councilwoman Marnie O’Dea Palmer asked why the county has not commented on the commuter tax. Hetman explained that while the county is aware of the tax, “they have no official position on it.” He said he would bring the matter up again as the court date on the tax is next month. Later in the meeting, Palmer reported the results of this month’s Abington Council of Governments (ACOG) meeting where the tax was discussed. ACOG had agreed to ask their municipalities for $200 each to contribute to legal fees for the group STOP (Scranton Taxing Our People) who are taking the matter to court. Clarks Green council agreed to contribute the $200 to the cause. Council also discussed the 2013 budget for the borough. They received a draft of the tentative budget and approved it for advertising and discussion at the next work session Nov. 28. The Winter Health and Safety event will be held Dec.15 at Our Lady of Peace School from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Council discussed the formation of a Centennial Committee to begin planning Clarks Green’s Centennial celebration. Mayor William Thorburn, Marnie O’Dea Palmer and Lynn Earley were chosen to represent council on the committee.

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Isabella Hill, of Elmhurst, gives Alex Polzer, of Elmhurst, a lift so he can better see a model train as it passes by on the track on one of the exhibits during the ’Model Trains Through the Ages’ program at Steamtown National Historic Site.

’AT LEFT:Model Trains Through the Ages’ event attendees at Steamtown National Historic Site take turns at running one of the model trains. From left: Program exhibitor Mike Passero, of Scranton and Gabrielle, Annabelle and Jack Wilson, of Jasper, Mich. The Wilson family was originally from Clarks Summit. AT LEFT: Jack Doyle, of Boston, Mass., takes a turn at running a model train on display at Steamtown National Historic Site with his mother Michelle, brother Jack and grandmother Mary Alice Doyle, of Clarks Summit.

Clem O’Jevich, right, and his grandson Robert Gorski display some trains from their collection and Nanticoke shop ’Warrior Run Locomotive Works’ at the ’Model Trains Through the Ages’ event.

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carry out countywide. Hill explained the common reasoning behind it is Continued from Page 1 that an individual working executive director of the for the citizens in a county County Commissioners should know the citizens, Association of Pennsylvania, such a resolution is not understand the issues and uncommon or unusual both be involved in the county. at the county and local mu- He added that some believe nicipal levels. He said, how- those being paid out of the county’s tax funds should ever, it is much easier to

be county taxpayers. O’Malley echoed these sentiments. He believes living in the county makes a county worker a “better citizen in the community.” “In the big scheme of things,” he said, “I think it’s a plus…The area that you live in is the area that you’re concerned about.”

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call “rebounds.” DiDonato said the rebounds indicate that some of the chromium recently dislodged from within a rock fracture, or crack, and released into the aquifer. Overall, however, concentrations are dropping. There is no timeline for ceasing the cleanup, which will continue for the foreseeable future. About half-a-dozen testing wells are added yearly, DiDonato said. The viewer does not replace any other EPA website related to the site and is only meant to enhance public understanding, the EPA officials said. Township Solicitor Malcolm MacGregor said the viewer is the result of the hard work of Glenburn residents and boards of supervisors over the years. “It’s a pretty impressive thing,” he said. To access the viewer, visit https://gis2.westonproject.net/ EPA_Precision_Viewer/

derground layers are irregular. Despite the uneven geology of the site, EPA contractors have Continued from Page 1 determined the dimensions of detailed data on the precise the contamination plume, levels of contamination for which refers to the affected each test. area. A “time slider” feature al“They’ve done an amazing lows a user to access data hundreds of tests at well locations job tracking these areas down,” DiDonato said, noting that the for any time in the last 40 years, beginning with the first dimensions of the plume are fairly well-defined now. testing well constructed in EPA contractors, funded by 1970. The wells test surface water and groundwater at dif- Precision National Plating, have initiated several rounds of ferent levels of rock undercalcium polysulfide injections ground. into the ground. Calcium polySome wells are “nested,” which means they are designed sulfide converts the hexavalent to test contamination at differ- chromium into a trivalent form, which does not have the ent levels underground in the same toxic characteristics. same location. The viewer The injections have worked sorts data for each layer of well, according to Ann DiDrock under the site. The geology of the region is onato, the EPA’s onsite coorunique, EPA onsite coordinator dinator for the Precision site. Occasionally, the levels in a Ann DiDonato said, noting that particular well will spike, a the much of the rock is fracphenomenon that the officials tured, or cracked, and the un-

Shown, from left: Dr. Fran Langan, Keystone College Education Division chairperson; Gary Drapek, president and CEO of the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties; Keystone College President Dr. Edward G. Boehm, Jr.; Dr. Heather Shanks-McElroy, Keystone College associate professor; Joe Hogan, Keystone College instructor.

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Keystone College’s Division of Education recently contributed $1,000 to the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties’ Success by Six program.

and convenience of her own organic garden and raised her children teaching them “to Continued from Page 1 cook when they were very who has been teaching young because I wanted healthy cooking, primarily them to learn how to make vegetarian cooking for 10 their own food,” she said. years. She ascribes to the “So I knew the importance creed, “Food is our medof that…so I believe in how icine.” much healthier it is to preThe Waverly Community pare your own food…” She House invites anyone who would like to learn “new and has taken many cooking different ways to take care of classes including in New yourself through the process York at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and has of making your own great traveled to and taken cooking meals,” to attend a “demo” classes in Thailand, and holiday Tao cooking class French cooking classes in Nov. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Vermont. the Comm’s commercial “I happen to love Thai kitchen. Instructors Janet Dunn-Davenport and Joanna food. It’s very simple, very healthy…coconut milk, cocoBach will teach participants nut oil, organic, lemongrass, “to prepare healthy simple and cilantro…I love preparfestive foods using easy, delicious and healthy recipes ing soups from Thailand…It’s so bright and deliwithout all the pressure and cious. And it’s all really calories.” A series of sixsession classes will begin in fast.” In the cooking classes, she January and more informaand Bach will cook cuisine tion will be available at the from around the world indemo class. cluding Thailand, Turkey, Eating healthy has been nearly a lifelong mission for Italy, India and Syria. The classes will cover cooking Dunn-Davenport, whose affinity for the culinary arts seasonal vegetarian food using herbs and whole grains is part of her lineage that to make soups, stews, salads dates back to her great and for juicing and smoothgrandmother, who had a logging camp in the Adiron- ies. Dunn-Davenport said, dacks and later owned a ho“Once we get done, we’ll sit tel in New York. and we’ll commune – eat our Cooking is “part of who I food. It will be a whole am,” she said. The overall theme in her cooking classes healthy meal.” The cost per class is $50 or is to teach how to cook your $270 for the series of six own food – efficiently – classes, to be held in Januusing healthy food choices. “It doesn’t have to be expen- ary. To learn more about Dunnsive or take a lot of time. It can be extremely healthy and Davenport, visit her web site, taoofdelicioushealth.com, or fun. “…I really enjoy cooking. I want to help to inspire for more information regarding the classes, contact Janet people to get back to that at 242.7232 or Joanna at (cooking)…” Dunn-Davenport became a 445.0124. The Waverly Community yoga teacher in the 1970s and said she was really interested House is located at 1115 North Abington Road, Wain cooking her own food. verly. She has reaped the benefits

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Continued from Page 1 program will be educational for guests looking to broaden their horizons. “It’s a really good way to show other people about Indian culture,” she said. “It’s becoming more popular in America and this celebration will help people learn a little more about the traditions.” Nikitha, a ninth-grade student, will organize henna demonstrations. According to Nikitha, the most popular designs are peacocks, mangos and a variety of floral designs. Peacocks are the national bird of India and mango is the national fruit. The cost for guests to get a henna designed on them will be $2 for children under 10; $4 for all other ages. According to Dipti Pancholy, Diwali is a five-day festival in which different prayers are offered each day. One day is specially set aside for forgiveness and throwing out demons and negativity, one day for prayer for wealth and good health to come into the home. Another day, the prayer is for wealth to come into business. Another day is set aside for feasting. The final day dedicated to brothers and sisters. “Wherever the brother may be, he would try to get to his sisters home to get together and exchange presents,” Dipti Pancholy said. According to Maitri Pancholy, one of the traditions is cleaning the house to help the gods feel welcome. Another tradition of Diwali is that friends and family exchange presents. Most Indians celebrate Diwali as the day of homecoming for King Rama, according to Dipti Pancholy. Rama and his queen, Sita,

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Shown above is an example of Rangoli art. Henna art, shown, is popular during Diwali celebrations in India.

were placed in exile by his stepmother as part of a promise made by the king. The king promised the queen that he would give her any one wish because she had saved his life. Her wish was that for 14 years, her son, who was younger, would rule. During the exile, the queen was abducted by the king of another far away kingdom, called Lanka. Through the help of a southern kingdom, Rama was able to retrieve his queen. Because it was the darkest night, they couldn’t find their way back to the kingdom and the citizens were concerned that he would get lost and not find their way home. Citizens lit oil lamps throughout the night so that the couple could find their way home.

Nikitha draws a floral pattern on the arm of Pari Pancholy. “That is the reason why we still light lamps,” Dipti Pancholy said. During the event’s Story Time, Maitri and Pari Pancholy will explain the story and traditions of Diwali. The setting off of firecrackers, another Diwali tradition, will take place outside the library at the end of the program. Guests are asked to register by Dec. 6 by either stopping at the library or calling 587.3440.

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Karl Neuroth said the art in his exhibit is centered on pattern, “although I got really involved in trying to make the pattern more subtle and at the same time, I think a little more enigmatic or complex by not using ink at all on some of those prints.”

New Visions Presents: “Half and Half,” A Half Metal, Half Rock Experience, Dec. 1 at New Visions Studio and Gallery, 201 Vine St, Scranton. Features: Without A Martyr at 9:15 p.m., Where Horizons Meet at 8:30 p.m., special guest appearance by Nick Van Wagenen of Silhouette Lies and Crock Pot Abduction “C.P.A.” at 7:45 p.m., Birds Eye View at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and show starts at 7 p.m. Cost: $7 at the door. Info: 878.3970 or NewVisionsStudio.com. One-man Interpretation of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” Nov. 30 at the First Presbyterian Church in Clarks Summit at 7 p.m. Performed by Rev. Timothy Coombs, of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Scotia, N.Y. Cost: free. Info: 586-6306 or fpccs.org. Dietrich Radio Players Performance, Dec.4 at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock at 7 p.m. Cost: free. Info/reservations: 996.1500. Empty Stocking Fund Benefit Concert, Dec. 4 at The University of Scranton Houlihan-McLean Center at 7:30 p.m. Includes The University of Scranton Bands, Choirs and Strings. Admission: one new toy or piece of children’s clothing or cash donation. Benefits children of local families in need. Info: 941.7624.

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Book signing, “Green Ridge” Arcadia Images of America by Margo L. Azzarelli, Dec. 1 at Books-AMillion, 100 Viewmont Mall, Scranton, from 2 - 4 p.m. Book tells the history of Green Ridge through vintage photos. Info: 346.6179.

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Festive Book Sale and Christmas Boutique, Nov. 29 from 4 - 8 p.m., Nov. 30 from 4 - 9 p.m. and Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Inn at Montrose, 26 South Main Street.

A deeper sense BY JOAN MEAD-MATSUI Abington Journal Correspondent

he title of Karl Neuroth’s exhibit at Laura Craig Galleries is appropriately titled, “Natura Sensus” which in Latin means “sensuous nature.” Laura Craig, gallery owner, said of his collection of work, “Karl Neuroth’s artworks resonate with a sense of presence, and what is right. His rich, and yes, sensuous use of color, line and texture describe a wide range of subject (often expressed in abstract terms) and provide a glimpse into the deeper sense of the reality he ABINGTON JOURNAL/JOAN MEAD-MATSUI experiences in the process of creSaid Laura Craig of Karl Neuroth’s work: “…Black and whites may sit with many ating his artwork. This is a gift.” colors, frenetic drawings reside with silent white on white…The results are Craig categorizes his works in always fresh, exciting, and creative.” the exhibition, which will run through Dec. 7, as “mixed media” “It’s the idea of being able to assemto “a greater or lesser degree.” Prints, drawings, paintings, and ble a whole wall, or just a few pieces other material, including wood or other objects of interest to Neuor it could be larger and larger, with roth, are bonded by archival means to a cradle, which “he may more and more prints. I really like the then in-paint, or paint out, draw idea that the person who acquires the on or otherwise manipulate during the course of creating a piece,” work is able to have a hand in arrangsaid Craig. “…Black and whites

ing the overall pattern.”

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Karl Neuroth, artist

Nutcracker set for Dec. 26 Abington area residents in the performance include: Rebecca Fiorillo, reclining and Amy Pisanchyn, standing.

Ballet Theatre of Scranton and Marywood University will present their 37th annual performances of The Nutcracker Dec. 26 through 28 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. each day. This original Scranton production was first presented by the Company’s founder Constance Reynolds in 1976, and continues under the direction of Joanne Arduino, Artistic Director. Since its first presentation, more than 350,000 citizens from within a 60- mile radius,

have enjoyed the production and have made it a part of their holiday week. Ballet Theatre of Scranton has maintained the free production through the dedication of its Board, Directors and Dancers and the generosity of local benefactors. More than 150 people are involved in the annual event including professional designers, technicians and guest artists. The Nutcracker is a magical story told through ballet to the

famous Tchaikovsky music. Toys coming to life, snow falling on dancing snowflakes and a 20- foot growing Christmas tree are just a few highlights of Ballet Theatre of Scranton’s Nutcracker gift. While there is no charge for tickets, reserved seat tickets are available at the Marywood box office (2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton) two hours prior to the each specific performance. For additional information, call 347.2867.

MORE THAN MOVIES Dietrich Theater Erica Rogler

Last weekend the Dietrich’s Fassett Studio was filled with candy, creativity and holiday spirit as local baker Gina Sherwood and her daughter Carly (a budding baker and future culinary school student) taught teens and adults the basics of building and designing their own gingerbread houses. Gina had the class split up into five groups to work on their own gingerbread creations. Even though each group started out with the same materials, each house looked unique based on the architectural details and designs that were incorporated into each structure. The workshop was free of charge thanks to Gina, Carly and the Tunkhannock Business and Professional Association. This class will hopefully inspire some newcomers to the upcoming Gingerbread House Contest that is part of Tunkhannock’s Christmas in Our Hometown. Contest rules can be found at www.tunkhannockbusiness.com. Speaking of holiday festivities, the Dietrich Radio Players live performance is less than a week away. Join us on Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. for their free show, which will showcase favorite radio comedies that all relate to the holidays. They include “Irma Wants Extra Money for Christmas,” “Fibber Paints the Christmas Tree White” and “Lou Prepares for a Big Party” from The Abbott and Costello Program. The show will feature old-fashioned sound effects and live music. Admission is free and tickets can be reserved by calling 570.996.1500. A light reception will follow the show. We would like to thank the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts for sponsoring this program. While at the radio show or movies, be sure to check out the Dietrich’s galleries. They are a sight to behold! Our amazing volunteers and staff members have truly outdone themselves this year. So much time and artistry was put into the exhibit. We would especially like to thank Carolyn Northerner, Carol Brown, Amy and Steve Colley, Patrick Robinson, Mark Mitchell, Margie Young, Sarah Sidorek and Jim Rosengrant for their contributions. We are also looking for cookie elves to help out with our upcoming Homemade Cookie Walk that will be held at the theater during Christmas in Our Hometown: Dec. 7 and 8. All proceeds from the walk will be used to support children’s programming at the Dietrich. If there is anyone who would like to bake two or more dozen Christmas cookies for our cookie walk fundraiser please bring the cookies and See Dietrich, Page 14

Who directed "Rise of the Guardians"?

Last week’s answer:

Mackenzie Foy

Last week’s winner:

Margaret Koehler of Clarks Green

Contestants can only win once in a 60-day period.

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Call all budding artists

express themselves. Marley’s Mission is all about the children and the Art Contest allows hirteen-year-old Gaus to give children an opportubriele Hanstein, Scrannity to make a difference in the ton, said she was not world by raising awareness and familiar with Marley’s Mission supporting such an important until her grandmother showed organization.” her a newspaper that contained Courtenay Degnon, Marley’s information regarding the misMission Blue Ribbon Gala Art sion’s 2011 art contest. Committee co-chair added, “I “It just seemed like a lot of was so honored to be asked to fun when my grandmother be a co-chair for this year’s art showed it to me in the paper,” contest and centerpiece project said Hanstein, a seventh grade student at St. Paul’s School, ABINGTON JOURNAL/JOAN MEAD-MATSUI for Marley’s Mission’s 2013 Gabriele Hanstein, Marley’s Mis- Blue Ribbon Gala. The pieces Scranton. sion 2011 Art Contest People’s that were displayed at StarShe entered the contest and Choice Award winner, said she bucks in Scranton last Decemwas voted the 2011 People’s found her inspiration from a pho- ber, as well as the centerpieces Choice Award winner. Her that were on display at the gala winning entry was a drawing of tograph taken by her father. the Mission. All entries for the in February, were magnificent. a horse using colored pencils, watercolor and ink as her medi- art contest must be postmarked My hope is that each parent or and/or received by Dec. 3. The teacher, while working with ums, and she found her intheir children, shares with them spiration for her drawing from contest is open to children an age appropriate piece of kindergarten through 12th a photograph taken by her information about what Margrade from across the United father, Fred Hanstein. ley’s Mission is and how they According to Nicole Severs, States. help children. I can definitely Severs added, “In my opinMarley’s Mission Blue Ribbon see the future through our chilGala Art Committee co-chair, ion, the Art Contest allows dren’s eyes. I know that their children across the country to the theme of the Second Anartwork will inspire many to nual art contest is “What Does be a part of something so inlearn more about this amazing credibly life changing in our a Forever Home Mean to organization and hopefully community. In art, there is no You?” reflecting “the fact that Marley’s Mission has just pur- ‘right or wrong,’ it’s a personal inspire them to help out so that connection felt by the heart. By many children can have a chased 32 acres of land in participating in the Art Contest, brighter future.” Newton Township and will The public will have an opserve as the “forever” home for participants have a means to portunity to vote for a People’s Choice Winner at the First Friday event at “Starbucks,” in the Steamtown Mall Dec. 7, According to Nicole Severs, Co-Chair Art Committee Marley’s Mission Blue 6:30 to 8 p.m. Severs noted that Ribbon Gala, the art contest guidelines are as follows: supporters can come and cast * Children should illustrate their interpretation of this year’s theme on a their vote for a $1 with all pro8.5 by 11-inch sheet of white paper. White cardstock is acceptable, but not ceeds going directly to the construction or lined paper. mission to help children who * The illustration must be depicted horizontally. have suffered abuse and/or * Children can use crayons, pastels, markers, Tempera or watercolor trauma. paints. NO lead or colored pencils; * Artwork must be the child’s own creation; The Third Annual Marley’s * Tracings and direct copies of other art cannot be considered; Mission Blue Ribbon Gala is Once submitted, all entries will become property of Marley’s Mission. By on the calendar for Feb. 16, submitting the artwork, permission is granted to Marley’s Mission to 2013. For more information produce and reproduce the artwork as well as the child’s first initial and regarding the art contest, conlast name and child’s age. tact art@marleysmission.com All entries must be postmarked and/or received by Mon., Dec. 3. with questions or visit marleysTips: mission.com/gala-art/ for gui* Use eye -catching color. Bolder colors reproduce well. Light -colored delines and entry forms. artwork will not show up if reproduced in the future.

BY JOAN MEAD-MATSUI Abington Journal Correspondent

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A special book cart will be set aside in the Children’s Room at the Abington Community Library during December to hold the picture book collection of Christmas and holiday books for easy browsing by parents and children. Look for old favorites and classics as well as some new titles just purchased, such as the following: “Fa La La” by Leslie Patricelli. The star of this book for toddlers is an exuberant baby excited that Christmas is on its way. He/she narrates a host of holiday activities: picking out a tree, caroling, and awaiting Santa’s arrival, while the illustrations add personality and humor to the text. “Christmas Parade” by Sandra Boynton. Boynton’s menagerie of cows, mice, ducks, chickens, pigs and hippos march across the pages and her rhyming text brims with holiday cheer. “The Christmas Quiet Book” by Deborah Underwood. Furred animal-children explore quiet times of the season, such as “snow angel quiet,” “knocking with mittens quiet,” “mistletoe quiet,” “listening for sleigh bells quiet” and finally, “Christmas morning quiet.” “Just Right for Christmas” by Birdie Black. Scraps of red cloth, first from a cloak sewn for a princess, find their way into a jacket for the kitchen maid’s mother, a hat for badger’s pa, gloves for squirrel’s wife, and finally, a scarf for mouse’s son create gifts that felt “just right” on Christmas morning. “Christmastime” by Alison Jay. Secret clues, plus hidden allusions to classic Christmas carols, turn this picture book into an interactive holiday treasure hunt, as each page tells a story of a Yuletide adventure in Santa’s sleigh, ending at home in time for a comfy Christmas morning. “The Christmas Tugboat: How the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Came to New York City” by George Matteson and Adele Ursone. The daughter of a tugboat captain narrates an account of the long-ago year she helped her father deliver the enormous tree to New York City by way of the Hudson River. Paintings by illustrator James Ransome capture life on the tugboat but also depict wider views of the city, the river, and the towed barge’s unusual festive cargo. “Christmas Wombat” by Jackie French. Wombat embarks on an eventful Christmas Eve journey that transforms him from homebody to world traveler overnight. He stumbles across plentiful supplies of carrots, his favorite snack, stares down some reindeer, and curls up to catch naps on the back of Santa’s sleigh. 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.

Shown are Jenelle Craig, Scott Colin and Annjanette Roczniak.

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ radio play Nov. 24 The Music Box Players will present the timeless holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” based on the Frank Capra film and adapted for the stage by Joe Landry. It will run Nov. 24 through Dec. 16 at The Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes Street, Swoyersville. It’s December 24, 1946 in Studio A at WCYG Radio and a cast of actors are preparing to present “It’s a Wonderful Life” live to their listening audience. A holiday buffet catered by Ellis Market Catering will be served 90 minutes before each performance. The event will feature a cash bar. Tickets are on sale for dinner and show or show only. Performances begin Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets may be purchased by calling 283.2195 or 800.698.PLAY. sored by Ace-Robbins Heating Oil and Propane and are brought to you in part by the Jim Henson Legacy Foundation. Tickets will be first Continued from Page 13 come, first served. We also will be bringing the recipe for them to the you our annual Holiday Dietrich Theater Thursday, Dec. 6 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Workshop Saturday, Dec. 8 or Friday Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join us for a morning of cooto 1 p.m. Any and all help kie decorating, holiday crafts, would be appreciated. singing and balloon creations During Christmas in Our Hometown, the Dietrich will by Silly Sally. Admission is have free showings of Emmet free and all ages are welcome. We would like to thank AceOtter’s Jug-Band Christmas Robbins for also sponsoring on Friday, Dec. 7 and Satthis event. urday, Dec. 8 at 5:30 and 7 As you can see, the Diep.m. This is one of my all trich is so much more than time favorite Christmas movies. These showing are spon- the movies.

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Dietrich Radio Players in the holiday spirit

Whether you remember crowding around a radio with your family to hear the latest radio drama or if you are among the younger set who cannot remember life without CD players or ipods, the Dietrich Radio Players invite you to join them for an evening that celebrates those golden days of radio. On Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Dietrich Theater, 11 radio thespians will regale attendees with a live show full of holiday cheer and comedy. Admission to the show is free and tickets are available at the Dietrich ticket booth or by calling 570.996.1500. Shown, from left: Joe Barone, Owen Frazier, Pam Frazier, Ian Frazier, Carol Broll and Hoyt Keiser.

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may sit with many colors, frenetic drawings reside with silent white on white…The results are always fresh, exciting, and creative.” The 6-inch by 6-inch, 12inch by 12-inch and 24-inch by 24-inch cradles are modular, allowing collectors to add or change their arrangements of Neuroth’s individual works, which may stand alone or combine to create a variety of “new visual experiences.” Neuroth said the art in his exhibit is centered on pattern, “although I got really involved in trying to make the pattern more subtle and at the same time, I think a little more enigmatic or complex by not using ink at all on some of those prints,” he said.

“I relied on the embossed effect and along with the proper lighting; it is a work that I think has some merit. It’s the idea of being able to assemble a whole wall, or just a few pieces or it could be larger and larger, with more and more prints. I really like the idea that the person who acquires the work is able to have a hand in arranging the overall pattern. That’s something that has interested me for a long time, whether it is on the inkless white prints or the ones which I employ color.” He is the founder of the Fine Arts Department, a former professor of fine arts and former department chair at Keystone College, La Plume, and is represented by Laura Craig Galleries, 307 Linden Street, Scranton. For more information, email lcraiggalleries@gmail.com or call 570.963.7995.

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Having barely recovered from eating myself into oblivion during the annual Thanksgiving feast, you’d think that the last thing I’d want to contemplate was a book about food, but Michael Ableman’s “Fields of Plenty” is so gorgeous, passionate and thought-provoking I couldn’t resist. At this time of year, when we celebrate the harvest, it seems fitting to read about the men and women who feed us. The book’s subtitle: “A farmer’s journey in search of real food and the people who grow it,” explains the premise of this memoir of this three-month pilgrimage across the United States Ableman made with his elder son, Aaron in a cranky VW Bus a few summers ago. The Ablemans’ odyssey focuses on 25 farmers, from California to Maine, who, whether they produce figs, artisanal cheeses, potatoes, salad greens, ice cream or free-range chickens, are devoted to “organic, humane, sustainable practices.” Although the people we get to meet raise an astounding variety of food, they have a lot in common. Their farms, which range from tiny rooftop plots in big cities to per-

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which was built in the 1950s to, as Ableman puts it: “warehouse poor, unemployed and primarily black residents.” Here, in the shadows of the prison-like project, urban farmers are busily at work growing heirloom tomatoes on tiny plots fertilized by compost that consists of everything from cherry pie filling to discarded arugula salads and steaks from the garbage of high-end restaurants. According to the author, every major city now has elements of “guerrilla gardening,” where growers transform abandoned lots, vandalized pocket parks, rooftops and even sidewalk soil, into plots of food and flowers. Later, when we visit the Thurmans, we learn that sustainable farming can have important socio-political implications. “The collards, sweet potatoes, beans and pastureraised chickens the Thurmans grow provide food for the locals and for a neighborhood in Chicago that would otherwise never see any fresh food,” the author explains, pointing out that the neighborhood in Chicago where the Thurmans sell their produce at a farmers’ market “does not have a single grocery store.” Living as we do, in an area where there seems to be a grocery store on every other block, I took for granted that all Americans had easy access to fresh food – until I read this book. The passion of the farmers in this book for flavor and freshness, their pride in the quality of their produce reminded me of the best corn I ever ate. We lived, at the time, in a suburb of Pittsburgh, and had been invited to a friend’s cabin for a party. We were tasked with providing the corn that would be wrapped in damp burlap and roasted over the coals a few hours later. The farmers who grew the corn – a pair of el-

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‘Standout player’ working to bounce back from injury could have helped. When I was watching, I saw things that I knew I could help with, but lex Chapman experienced an accomplished obviously I couldn’t. I just tried to be as supportive as possible.” career as a member of Abington Heights head the Abington Heights girls coach E.T. Hunter described soccer team. It just didn’t end they way she would have liked. Chapman as a player to be counted on in a big situation. Just a few goals away from “She was a standout player breaking the school’s goals and a really natural forward,” record, Chapman suffered an Hunter said. “She had dry ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligaspells like all good players do, ment) tear, ending her season. but when she bounced back she Despite the disappointing was very difficult to control end, Chapman characterized and hold back.” her years on the team as enHunter added that the senior’s joyable. mentality was always positive, “I met a lot of great friends even after the injury. and have a lot of great memo“Along with her ability as a ries that will last for the rest of player, she has a very good my life,” she said. “The team head on her shoulders,” he said. was really close…especially “Her demeanor and attitude is this year. We were like a big always positive. She was always family. “Winning the district title all very supportive of the girls. Her commitment to the team didn’t four years was a lot of fun.” slow down at all after her inWhile it was difficult not being able to finish her season, jury. She was on the sidelines for every game and practice.” Chapman credits her teamChampan hopes to be able to mates for easing the pain and return for the spring track and frustration. “The girls definitely showed field season to compete in the javelin and shot put events. a lot of support,” she said. I’ve been doing everything “They visited me after the surthe trainers tell me to do,” she gery and offered to give rides said. “They are really great and because I can’t drive. are always encouraging me.” “They made it 10 times easChapman has been in rehabilier.” Watching the team play in the itation three times a week at ProCare Physical Therapy. district and state playoffs was “I’ve been lifting to build up tough for the all-region player. my upper body strength just in “It was hard sitting and watching my teammates play,” case I’m able to compete,” she said. Chapman said “I wish that I

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Abington Heights junior wide receiver Nathan Hollander caught two passes for 26 yards in the Comets 23-0 loss to Allentown Central Catholic in a PIAA Class AAA first-round contest at John Henzes Veterans Memorial Stadium Nov. 24.

A.C.C. runs over Comets BY ROBERT TOMKAVAGE rtomkavage@theabingtonjournal.com

PECKVILLE- Allentown Central Catholic’s combination of a stingy defense and punishing running game proved to be too much for Abington Heights High School football players. Vikings running back Colin McDermott rushed for 256 yards on 35 carries. The senior also scored all three Central Catholic touchdowns in their 23-0 win over the Comets in a PIAA Class AAA firstround contest at John Henzes Veterans Memorial Stadium Nov. 24. “We’ve been feeding the ball to Colin all year,” Allentown Central Catholic head coach John Cupples said. “He’s a workhorse and our offensive line has been doing a great job.” Abington Heights threatened early, moving the ball to the Allentown Central Catholic 29-yard line, but JC Show was unable to haul in a fourth down pass from quarterback Dante Pasqualichio near the goal line. Pasqualichio came away with the only Comets takeaway of the game, when he

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Simon Patrick Williams is tackled by Allentown Central Catholic players.

intercepted Central Catholic quarterback Anthony Beck, ending the Vikings drive. Central Catholic broke the scoreless tie with 6:35 left in the second quarter when McDermott capped a 12-play, 73-yard drive with a 3-yard touchdown run. The Vikings were unable to convert the extra point when Jamie Henzes recovered the fumbled snap. “I think the difference maker was our offensive line getting a complete push upfront,” McDermott said. “It was just awesome.” The game really turned

when Ryan Beville returned a Comets’ punt 62 yards to the Abington Heights 2yard line. A penalty on the Vikings sideline moved the ball back to the 17, but McDermott scored five plays later on a 2-yard touchdown run. “There are a lot of big plays that can happen over the course of the football game,” Abington Heights head coach Joe Repshis said. “They made a play with the punt return that gave them some momentum. They are a very athletic and physical football team. I

give them all the credit in the world.” On the first drive of the second half, McDermott picked up 56 yards, including a 44-yard touchdown in which he broke several tackles on his way to the end zone, stretching the Vikings lead to 20-0 with 11:16 left in the third quarter. “Whatever it takes,” McDermott said of his long touchdown run. “This was a big win for us.” During the Vikings next possession, McDermott broke off a 47- yard run down to the Abington Heights 6-yard line, but the Comets defense held touch, forcing a 22-yard field goal by Rob Fidati. “I’m extremely proud of our players,” Repshis said. “They played the full 48 minutes and never quit. They had a great season and a lot to be proud of. It wasn’t the result we were looking for but I’m still extremely proud of them.” On the ensuing drive, Abington Heights moved the ball down to the Central Catholic 9-yard line, but three straight incompletions ended their scoring chance.

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Abington Heights girls soccer player Alex Chapman (19) tries to advance the ball past Lakeland’s Isabelle Standefer (2) during a game in 2011.

AH boys soccer team honored for success in the classroom

Shown, seated, from left, junior varsity Hannah Gaul and Hannah Mendo. Back row: Varsity Captains Ally Lamanna, Alexandra Albright, Courtney Norton and Jessica Kurey.

Cheerleaders donate clothes The Abington Heights Varsity and Junior Varsity Football Cheerleaders recently conducted a clothing drive to benefit United Neighborhood Centers

of NEPA’s Angel’s Attic. The cheerleaders, along with family members, gathered gently used clothing to donate to the needy in our area.

For the third consecutive year, the Abington Heights boys soccer team received the N.S.C.A.A. (National Soccer Coaches Association of America) Team Academic Award awarded for exemplary performance in the classroom as a team. The N.S.C.A.A. is the largest coaching association of any sport (youth/high school/ college) in the United States. The Abington Heights boys soccer program is the only soccer team, boys or girls, in Northeastern Pennsylvania to receive the award during the past three seasons. The team posted a 3.44 overall GPA, based on a 4.0 scale, for the 2011-12 academic year. Only 130 boys pro-

grams received this award nationally, while only six earned the award in Pennsylvania: Central Bucks South, Cocalico, Manheim Central, Parkland, Slippery Rock and West Chester Rustin. “The award just indicates that our team can excel on the field as well as the classroom,” Abington Heights head coach Steve Klingman said. “I am very proud of the effort of our team in both areas.” Abington Heights has won 16 district championships in boys soccer, the most recent in 2011 (AAA) and 2009 (AA), and was the district finalist (AAA) in both 2012 and 2010. .

Trevor Gabura, a former National League player, and MJ Jonsson a former American League player were both awarded the Freach Keen Award for Little League baseball players.

Little Leaguers receive awards Trevor Gabura, a former National League player and MJ Jonsson, a former American League player were both awarded the Freach Keen Award for Little League baseball players. They were selected by the league based on

performance, dedication and sportsmanship throughout their Little League career. Both boys also participated in the Freach Keen Essay Contest. They are 7th grade students at Abington Heights Middle School.

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Team members Pocono Snow Juniors Soccer Club U10 boys are, front row, from left: Jonah Pascal, Thomas Iskra, Wyoming Seminary Lower School; Ava Buttner, Valley View Intermediate School; Maddox Haas, Schuyler Ave. Elementary; Shay Gillen, Valley View Intermediate School. Back row: David Paramo, Bancroft Elementary; Ryan Cesarini, Valley View Intermediate School; Aidan Crum, South Abington Elementary; Cooper Lewis, Alex DeRome Dallas Elementary School; Zack Kovalchik Valley View Intermediate School; Coach Winga Siwale (Club Director). Not pictured; Bryce Chopyak Dallas Elementary School; Coach Robert Hadvance.

Pocono Snows win tournaments

Pocono Snow Juniors Soccer Club of Lackawanna/Luzerne counties 2002 boys team added themselves to a prestigious list of teams that have gone back –toback winning in regional tournaments at the U-10 level. On the weekend of Nov.18,19, the boys competed in the Hempfield Fall Classic hosted by the Penn Legacy Soccer Club in Lancaster. Through the weekend, the club played three group games in their Boys U-10 division, recording wins against Chambersburg FC Elite 13-3, West Mont United Union (Limerick) 3-0 and Chestnut Hill Blue Lightening 5-2. In the final, the Pocono Snow Juniors were drawn against a strong Main Line Soccer Club (Philadelphia) team that

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John Kwiatkowski goes up for a layup in Lackawanna Trail’s first scrimmage. The Lions first home game is Dec. 7 against Tunkhannock.

Girls win tennis titles Tatiana Klacko, 13, from Scranton and Nathalie Joanlanne, 15, from Dallas won the Girls 14 – Under and Girls 16 – Under titles at the Birchwood Turkey Classic Tennis Championships held in Clarks Summit. Klacko, seeded 2nd, did not lose a set throughout the event. In the finals she faced Marina Zardet of Coplay. Klacko won, 6-3, 7-5. Joanlanne also won her division without dropping a set. In the final she faced Emily Jonsson of Clarks Summit in a rematch as Joanlanne and Jonsson played in two prior tournaments with Jonsson prevailing.

This time, Joanlanne was up to the challenge, winning the final 6-3, 6-3. In the boys 16- Under Boys doubles, Brandon Ostrowski of Dalton and Tony Kutz of Clarks Summit won the event defeating Dominick Mitchell of Clarks Summit and Maz Voyce also of Clarks Summit in the deciding match 8-1. In other events, Jimmy Tressler of Clarks Summit placed 2nd in the Boys 14 – Under losing to Daniel Lynn of Easton 6-4,6-4. The next junior tournament at Birchwood will be the Birchwood Holiday Classic December 26 – 28. Deadline for entry is midnight Dec. 20.

had progressed unbeaten through their section. The final was a tense affair with both teams evenly matched in the early going and Pocono Snow Juniors had to return from a 1-0 deficit to even proceedings midway through the first half courtesy of an 18yard strike from Ava Butner. Pocono Snow Juniors were eventually able take the go-ahead goal on the stroke of half time through a penalty dispatched by Cooper Lewis. With a 2-1 lead, the second half featured a more controlled and dominant performance by the Snow and they put the game out of reach with yet another penalty: Lewis stepping up to record his second goal of the game. Pocono Snow Juniors won the final 3-1.

Pocono Snow Juniors 2002 Boys competed in the Lehigh Valley Youth Soccer League this fall, wining all 10 games in league play. The performance at the Hempfield Fall Classic Tournament completes a run through the first half of the season year. In addition to the win at the Hempfield Fall Classic, the team also won the Dale Marsh Tournament held in Stroudsburg in October. Pocono Snow Juniors Soccer Club is a NonProfit Elite Youth Soccer Club located in Plymouth, and is a youth partner of the Pocono Snow Soccer Club of the National Premier Soccer League, northeastern Pa.’s only Minor League Soccer franchise based in Stroudsburg.

Alley Cats Bowling League-Scores from 11/20/12 Team Standings: Bobcats-32, Lynx-31, Calicos-31, Siamese-29, Tigers-24.5, Manx-21.5 Wildcats-18, Ghost-5 High Individual Game: Mary Jo Long-190, Maxine Gilligan and Anna Aten-181, Jean Cacciamani-160 High Individual Series: Anna Aten-482, Maxine Gilligan-469, Jean Cacciamani-425 High Team Game: Lynx-690, Bobcats-662, Manx-652 High Team Series: Lynx-1930, Tigers-1865, Bobcats-1843

Danzig selected as Landmark Player of Week Two weeks into basketball season and sophomore guard Ross Danzig, of Clarks Green, Danzig is off to quite a start. For the second straight week, the graduate of Abington Heights High School and Blair Academy, N.J., has been named Landmark Conference Player of the Week, this time after leading 18th-ranked University of Scranton men’s basketball team to a come-from-behind 60-57 win at Misericordia Nov. 20. Danzig scored a game-high 24 points on 11-for-19 shooting, pulled down four rebounds, made two steals and blocked a shot as the Royals (3-0) overcame a 35-22 halftime deficit to pull out the victory. He was named Landmark Conference Player of the Week for the opening week of the season after leading the Royals to the title in the Radisson Invitational in the Long Center.

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General Sales Manager

Doug Higgins

Pre-Owned Sales Manager

Stephanie Abraham Finance Director

Casey Grow

Director of Social Media

Liz Hopkins Internet Sales

John Orue

Sales Consultant

Don Hull

Sales Consultant

Keith Kime

Sales Consultant

Joe Dickhut

Sales Consultant

Andy Noone Sales Consultant

Kurtis Medeiros Sales Consultant

All Prices plus tax and tags. *Other factory rebates available upon qualifications. See dealer for details. Ford Competitive Conquest Rebate customer must own a non-Ford vehicle in their name, it does not need to be traded. See Dealer for details. **0% APR financing available thru FMCC in lieu of $2,000 rebate. 5.9% APR financing thru FMCC. All financing with approved credit. Expires 11/30/12 **** This is a combined offer. Receive your best deal on a package price. See dealer for details ****

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COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP ...............1,716

YOUR PRICE $32,999 MSRP $39,015

2000

VIN #3LCR837994

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Leather Seats, Message Center, Side Air Curtains, PL, PW, Fog Lamps, CD, Personal Safety with Anti-Theft Sys., SYNC, 1ST MONTH’S LEASE PAYMENT FREE

LEASE FOR

289

24 MOS.

PRICE INCLUDES 4YR/50,OOO MILE LIMITED MAINTENANCE PLAN

NEW 2012 LINCOLN MKZ AWD *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $645 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 11/30/12.

PLUS $1500 LINCOLN COMPETITIVE CONQUEST REBATE AVAILABLE FOR ALL QUALIFIED OWNERS & LESSEES SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. NOT INCLUDED IN LEASE PRICE

COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP ..........4,321

COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP ..........4,976

YOUR PRICE $39,999 MSRP $45,120

VIN #1LDG609947

YOUR PRICE $43,999 MSRP $48,480

060

VIN #2LDBL06394

A P R

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2000 NEW 2013 LINCOLN MKX AWD NEW 2013 LINCOLN MKS AWD $

PRICE INCLUDES 4YR/50,OOO MILE LIMITED MAINTENANCE PLAN

3.7L V6, Premium Pkg., Auto. Temp Control, 18” Alum. Wheels, Advanced Trac, CD, Leather Heated/Cooled Seats, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, Satellite Radio, Side Air Curtains, Reverse Sensing Sys., Pwr. Liftgate,

LEASE FOR

399

24 MOS.

PRICE INCLUDES 4YR/50,OOO MILE LIMITED MAINTENANCE PLAN 3.7L V6, Remote Keyless Entry, Reverse Sensing, HID Headlamps, THX Sound Sys w/CD, 19” Premium Alum. Wheels, Pwr. Heat/Cool Leather Seats, SYNC, Dual Zone Electronic Auto Temp Control, Personal Safety Sys., Safety Canopy Sys., Anti-Theft Sys.,

LEASE FOR

399

24 MOS.

1ST MONTH’S LEASE PAYMENT FREE 1ST MONTH’S LEASE PAYMENT FREE

*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $645 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 11/30/12.

CURRENT LINCOLN LESSEES RECEIVE ADDITIONAL RENEWAL CASH

SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. NOT INCLUDED IN LEASE PRICE

COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP ..........2,421

COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP ..........6,346

YOUR PRICE $35,499 MSRP $41,920

YOUR PRICE $50,999 MSRP $57,345 VIN #2LDBL54992

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VIN #3LCR839390

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2500 NEW 2012 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID NEW 2013 LINCOLN MKT AWD $

PRICE INCLUDES 4YR/50,OOO MILE LIMITED MAINTENANCE PLAN

Leather Seats, Message Center, Side Air Curtains, PL, PW, Fog Lamps, CD, Personal Safety with Anti-Theft Sys., SYNC, Pwr. Moonroof, 17” Chrome Wheels, Ultimate Pkg., Technology Pkg., Navigation Pkg., Blis w/Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Camera, THX Sound System

LEASE FOR

369

24 MOS.

1ST MONTH’S LEASE PAYMENT FREE

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LEASE FOR

639

PRICE INCLUDES 4YR/50,OOO MILE LIMITED MAINTENANCE PLAN

24 MOS.

COCCIA

FORD LINCOLN

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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, CIVIL ACTION, LAW, NO. 50983-09 Abington Heights School District vs. Thomas R. Kudrako, Jr. and Judith M. Kudrako Notice is hereby given that the above were named as defendants in a civil action instituted by plaintiff. This is an action to recover delinquent real estate taxes for the year 2008, for the property located at T-365, Ransom Township, Pennsylvania, Tax Parcel 16402-010-01404. A tax claim in the amount of $2,650.16 was filed on or about June 16, 2009 for this claim and a Writ of Scire Facias was filed. You are hereby notified to plead to the writ in this case, on or before 20 days from the date of this publication or a Judgment will be entered. If you wish to defend, you must enter a written appearance personally or by attorney and file your defenses or objections in writing with the court. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered without further notice for the relief requested by the plaintiff. You may lose property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the offices set forth below to find out where you can get legal help. Northern Pennsylvania Legal Services, 507 Linden Street, Suite 300, Scranton, PA 18503-1631, Telephone (570) 342-0184 Lawyer Referral Service, Lackawanna Bar Association, 204 Wyoming Avenue, Suite 205, Scranton, PA 18503-1010, Telephone (570) 969-9600 Portnoff Law Associates, Ltd., P.O. Box 391, Norristown, PA 19404-0391, (866) 211-9466

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, CIVIL ACTION, LAW, NO. 51279-09 Mid Valley School District vs. David M. Sobolewski, Jr. and Crystal Sobolewski Notice is hereby given that the above were named as Defendants in a civil action instituted by plaintiff. This is an action to recover delinquent real estate taxes for the year 2008, for the property located at 319 Boulevard Avenue, Dickson City, Pennsylvania, PIN Number 12412-010-049. A tax claim in the amount of $1,207.68 was filed on or about July 22, 2009 for this claim and a Writ of Scire Facias was filed. You are hereby notified to plead to the writ in this case, on or before 20 days from the date of this publication or a Judgment will be entered. If you wish to defend, you must enter a written appearance personally or by attorney and file your defenses or objections in writing with the court. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered without further notice for the relief requested by the plaintiff. You may lose property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the offices set forth below to find out where you can get legal help. Northern Pennsylvania Legal Services, 507 Linden Street, Suite 300, Scranton, PA 18503-1631, Telephone (570) 342-0184 Lawyer Referral Service, Lackawanna Bar Association, 204 Wyoming Avenue, Suite 205, Scranton, PA 18503-1010, Telephone (570) 969-9600 Portnoff Law Associates, Ltd., P.O. Box 391, Norristown, PA 19404-0391, (866) 211-9466

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, CIVIL ACTION, LAW, NO. 51248-09 North Pocono School District vs. William Romancho, III and Karen Geda Notice is hereby given that the above was named as defendant in a civil action instituted by plaintiff. This is an action to recover delinquent real estate taxes for the year 2008, for the property located at 131 Keene Street, Moscow, Pennsylvania, PIN No. 19807-040-008. A tax claim in the amount of $1,794.54 was filed on or about July 20, 2009 for this claim and a Writ of Scire Facias was filed. You are hereby notified to plead to the writ in this case, on or before 20 days from the date of this publication or a Judgment will be entered. If you wish to defend, you must enter a written appearance personally or by attorney and file your defenses or objections in writing with the court. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered without further notice for the relief requested by the plaintiff. You may lose property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the offices set forth below to find out where you can get legal help. Northern Pennsylvania Legal Services, 507 Linden Street, Suite 300, Scranton, PA 18503-1631, Telephone (570) 342-0184 Lawyer Referral Service, Lackawanna Bar Association, 204 Wyoming Avenue, Suite 205, Scranton, PA 18503-1010, Telephone (570) 969-9600 Portnoff Law Associates, Ltd., P.O. Box 391, Norristown, PA 19404-0391 (866) 211-9466 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, CIVIL ACTION, LAW, NO. 51701-10 North Pocono School District vs. Nancy Trygar Notice is hereby given that the above was named as Defendant in a civil action instituted by plaintiff. This is an action to recover delinquent real estate taxes for the year 2009, for the property located at T-399, Jefferson Township, Pennsylvania, PIN Number 13904-020-00605. A tax claim in the amount of $3,194.39 was filed on or about July 26, 2010 for this claim and a Writ of Scire Facias was filed. You are hereby notified to plead to the writ in this case, on or before 20 days from the date of this publication or a Judgment will be entered. If you wish to defend, you must enter a written appearance personally or by attorney and file your defenses or objections in writing with the court. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered without further notice for the relief requested by the plaintiff. You may lose property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the offices set forth below to find out where you can get legal help. Northern Pennsylvania Legal Services, 507 Linden Street, Suite 300, Scranton, PA 18503-1631, Telephone (570) 342-0184 Lawyer Referral Service, Lackawanna Bar Association, 204 Wyoming Avenue, Suite 205, Scranton, PA 18503-1010, Telephone (570) 969-9600 Portnoff Law Associates, Ltd., P.O. Box 391, Norristown, PA 19404-0391, (866) 211-9466

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ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Katherine U. Dunn, late of Dalton, Pennsylvania. Letters Testamentary in the above estate having been granted, creditors shall make demand and debtors shall make payment to David F. Dunn, 324 South Turnpike Road, Dalton, PA 18414, Co-Executor, or to Debra D. Stiles, 208 North Turnpike Rd., Dalton, PA 18414, CoExecutor or to James W. Reid, Esquire, Oliver, Price & Rhodes, Attorneys for the Estate, 1212 South Abington Road, P.O. Box 240, Clarks Summit, PA 18411. LEGAL NOTICE ESTATE OF DONNA M. HODGKINS, DECEASED LATE OF SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA (DIED NOVEMBER 8, 2012) All persons indebted to said Estate are required to make payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay, to Carol A. Catalano and Mary P. Bisignani, Executors, c/o Attorney Joseph F. Gaughan, 300 Mulberry Street, Suite 303, Scranton, PA 18503 LAW OFFICES OF JOSEPH F. GAUGHAN, P.C. Joseph F. Gaughan, Esquire, Attorney for the Estate ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF LOIS KOSIK. Late of Covington Township, Pennsylvania. (Died September 28, 2012) Letters of Administration having been granted to Edwin Michael Kosik. All persons having claims against the Estate or indebted to the Estate shall make payment or present claims to Douglas P. Thomas, Attorney for the Estate, 415 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503

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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, CIVIL ACTION, LAW, NO. 51881-10 North Pocono School District vs. Mark R. Lamura Notice is hereby given that the above was named as Defendant in a civil action instituted by plaintiff. This is an action to recover delinquent real estate taxes for the year 2009, for the property located at Country Club Road, Thornhurst Township, Pennsylvania, PIN Number 24500040-01901. A tax claim in the amount of $2,236.56 was filed on or about August 4, 2010 for this claim and a Writ of Scire Facias was filed. You are hereby notified to plead to the writ in this case, on or before 20 days from the date of this publication or a Judgment will be entered. If you wish to defend, you must enter a written appearance personally or by attorney and file your defenses or objections in writing with the court. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered without further notice for the relief requested by the plaintiff. You may lose property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the offices set forth below to find out where you can get legal help. Northern Pennsylvania Legal Services, 507 Linden Street, Suite 300, Scranton, PA 18503-1631 (570) 342-0184 Lawyer Referral Service, Lackawanna Bar Association, 204 Wyoming Ave., Suite 205, Scranton, PA 18503-1010, (570) 969-9600 Portnoff Law Associates, Ltd., P.O. Box 391, Norristown, PA 194040391, (866) 211-9466

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is given that the reorganization meeting of the South Abington Township Board of Supervisors is scheduled for Tuesday, January 7, 2013 at 7:00 pm. The regular meeting will immediately follow at approximately 7:15 pm. Notice is given the South Abington Township Board of Auditors will hold its reorganization meeting on Wednesday, January 8, 2013 at 7:00 pm. Notice is given the South Abington Township Sewer Authority will hold its reorganization meeting on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 7:00 pm. All above listed meetings will be held at the South Abington Township Municipal Building, 104 Shady Lane Road, Chinchilla, PA 18410 David G. O’Neill Manager ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Margaret Taccki, late of Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. (died August 26, 2012). Letters Testamentary on the above estate having been granted, all persons having claims and demands against the estate of the above decedent shall make them known and present them; all of the persons indebted to the said decedent shall make payment thereof without delay to Joseph John Taccki, Executor, or Patrick J. Lavelle, Esquire, 1000 South State Street, Clarks Summit, PA 18411. Patrick J. Lavelle, Esquire. Attorney for the Estate NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Certificate of Organization for Domestic Limited LIability Company of TJ GRZENDA, L.L.C. was filed with and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of State on November 5, 2012, in accordance with the provisions of the Pennsylvania Limited Liability Company Law of 1994. SCOTT R. SANDERSON ESQUIRE The Sanderson Law Firm

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Notice is hereby given that on October 25, 2012, Keystone Chapter UNICO National has been incorporated under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Non-Profit corporation Law of 1988, as amended. The Purposes of the corporation are to further the ideals of UNICO National both nationally and locally, to promote anti bias; collegiate scholarships; research for cures from Cooley’s anemia; cancer and mental heath disorders; as well as Italian heritage and culture; and other charitable purposes. STEPHEN J. EVERS ESQUIRE

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ADOPT

Adopting your newborn is our dream. Joy filled home, endless love, security. Randi & Chuck 1-888-223-7941

FOSTER PARENT(S) NEEDED IMMEDIATELY for teens or sibling groups. Compensation, training, and 24 hour on-call support provided. Please call FRIENDSHIP HOUSE (570) 342-8305 x 2058. Compensation up to $1200.00 per month per child.

WADE OR HELEN GRIFFITH please contact Kim Patton at 2209 N. Toombs St. Valdosta, GA 31602 concerning your father’s will.

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439

Motorcycles

SCOOTER ‘12 BRAND NEW

IF YOU’RE NOT SELLING YOUR JUNK VEHICLES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO

HAPPY TRAILS

Extra $100 for school busses 570-760-2035 570-542-2277 6am to 9pm

All ready to ride, electric start, automatic transmission, disk brakes, rear luggage trunk, under seat storage, around 100 mpg, fully street legal, all ready to go! only $1,595. Call 570-817-2952

SUZUKI ‘01 VS 800 GL INTRUDER

406

ATVs/Dune Buggies

TOMAHAWK`11

Garage kept, no rust, lots of chrome, black with teal green flake. Includes storage jack & 2 helmets. $3600 570-410-1026

YAMAHA ‘08 STAR RMint AIDER RAVEN EDITION condition. Very low miles. Asking $7400. Call for details. 570-472-2327

ATV, 110 CC. Brand New Tomahawk Kids Quad. Only $695 takes it away! 570-817-2952 Wilkes-Barre

409

Autos under $5000

FORD ’95 F150

4x4. 1 Owner. 91K. 4.8 engine, auto. Runs great. New paint, stake body with metal floor. 570-675-5046. Leave message, will return call.

NOW $4,295

412 Autos for Sale

YAMAHA ‘97 ROYALSTAR 1300

12,000 miles. With windshield. Runs excellent. Many extras including gunfighter seat, leather bags, extra pipes. New tires & battery. Asking $4,000 firm. (570) 814-1548

457 Wanted to Buy Auto

All Junk Cars & Trucks Wanted Highest Prices Paid In CA$H FREE

DODGE ‘02 VIPER GTS 10,000 MILES V10

6speed, collectors, this baby is 1 of only 750 GTS coupes built in 2002 and only 1 of 83 painted Race Yellow it still wears its original tires showing how it was babied. This car is spotless throughout and is ready for its new home. This vehicle is shown by appointment only. $39,999 or trade. 570-760-2365

Boat? Car? Truck? Motorcycle? Airplane? Whatever it is, sell it with a Classified ad. 570-829-7130

TOYOTA ‘04 CELICA GT

112K miles. Blue, 5 speed. Air, power windows/locks, CD/cassette, Keyless entry, sunroof, new battery. Car drives and has current PA inspection. Slight rust on corner of passenger door. Clutch slips on hard acceleration. This is why its thousands less than Blue Book value. $6,500 OBO. Make an offer! Call 570-592-1629

415 Autos-Antique & Classic

CHEVROLET `76 PICKUP 4 Cylinder Very Good Condition! NEW PRICE $1,500. 570-362-3626 Ask for Lee

CHEVY ‘30 HOTROD COUPE $47,000

GREAT DEALS! MERCEDES ‘29

Kit Car $5,500 OR TRADE JUST REDUCED (570) 655-4884

MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE

1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $7,995. Call 570-237-5119

MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible

removable hard top, power windows, AM /FM radio with cassette player, CD player, automatic, 4 new tires. Champagne exterior; Italian red leather interior inside. Garage kept, excellent condition. Priced to Sell! $23,000. Call 570-825-6272

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700 MERCHANDISE 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

Find Something? Lose Something? Get it back where it belongs with a Lost/Found ad! 570-829-7130

754

Machinery & Equipment

SNOW BLOWER. Craftsman. 12 HP, 32” dual stage. Electric start. Track Drive. $525. 570-675-5046

GARAGE SALE LEFTOVER ITEMS SCOOTER/RAZOR $8. Booster car seat $3. ladies scrubs size XL $1. each. Easy bake oven $5. Dance master game mat $4. Riding school sticky mosaics $8. Christmas musical bear in rocking chair $5. Moon sand play set $5. Girl’s velveteen dress size 8 $4. Girls red/black dress size 12 $4. 570-287-3056

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DESK. Traditional size office desk. Cherry, large. Hutch, side shelves and file drawers. Great for business of home office. $200 OBO 570-825-9654

776 Sporting Goods SKI RACK Barrecrafters Sierra SX-ll. Adjusts to 40”52”. Holds 5 pairs skis or 2 snowboards. Never used. $25. 570-709-1288

786 Toys & Games

shift position in busy Surgery Center. Surgical experience required. No weekends/ holidays. Please send resume to: pjresume1@ hotmail.com No cover letter necessary.

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Business Opportunities

LEARN TO OPERATE A MINI-OFFICE OUTLET FROM HOME Free online training, flex hours, great income potential! www.123IAmFree .com

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630 Money To Loan “We can erase your bad credit 100% GUARANTEED.” Attorneys for the Federal Trade Commission say they’ve never seen a legitimate credit repair operation. No one can legally remove accurate and timely information from your credit report. It’s a process that starts with you and involves time and a conscious effort to pay your debts. Learn about managing credit and debt at ftc. gov/credit. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC.

Motorcycle for sale? Let them see it here in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130

900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 906 Homes 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.

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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. LAFLIN

CONTROLLERS, (2) PC game. Saitek, $20 for both. GAMES, (10) Playstation, $20 for all. Scott 570-2885314 between noon and 6 pm for details

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

CA$H PAID 1930-1970’s Guitars, Microphones Radio/Amplifier Tubes and Theater Sound Equipment. Call Don Sugar Loaf NY. 715-377-2558

800 PETS & ANIMALS 810

Cats

KITTENS. Adorable & fluffy. FREE to good homes. 570-256-7854

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Dogs

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NANTICOKE

Call 829-7130 Place your pet ad and provide us your email address This will create a seller account online and login information will be emailed to you from gadzoo.com “The World of Pets Unleashed” You can then use your account to enhance your online ad. Post up to 6 captioned photos of your pet Expand your text to include more information, include your contact information such as e-mail, address phone number and or website.

**BEAUMONT**

Between Dallas & Tunkhannock. FREE HEAT & GARBAGE! 2 bedroom apt. $575 /month. Tunkhannock S.D. Call 1-877-8390666 or online at cipllc.ucanrent.it

FORTY FORT

AVAILABLE 1-2 BEDROOMS

America Realty Rentals RENOVATED 1-2 BEDROOMS TO PERFECTION. 1 BEDROOM STARTS AT $500 + UTILITIES. 2 BEDROOMS $750. & UP PLUS UTILITIES. All new maple kitchens, appliances, some carports, fireplaces, porches, etc. EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION REQUIRED, NO PETS/NO SMOKING/ 2 YEAR SAME RENT. MANAGED. 570-288-1422

2 bedroom, 1 bath, eat-in kitchen, washer/dryer hookup, off street parking. $600 + gas heat.

570-606-7917 leave message

KINGSTON

Bright, spacious, 3 bedroom 1st floor duplex in beautiful residential neighborhood. Wall to wall, living & dining rooms, kitchen with refrigerator, gas stove, dishwasher, garbage disposal, washer/dryer, air & full basement. Front & rear porches, offstreet parking & garage. $925/ month + utilities. Security & references required. No pets or smokers. (570)905-4342

PARSONS 2nd floor, 2 bed-

SHAVERTOWN

PITTSTON AREA

West Pittston

THE HITCHNER Now Accepting Applications! 3 bedroom $625 Elevator, parking lot, central air, appliances, wi-fi access & more. Income Qualifications required.

912 Lots & Acreage

JENKINS TOWNSHIP

New Section in Highland Hills, Only 3 lots left in Charles Place. Call 570-498-9244

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Commercial Properties

PLAINS

530 Exeter Ave

REDUCED! 3 bedroom home on 6 acres 2 baths, concrete porch 3/4 around the house, garage. Stonework, stone fireplace, heat with wood or oil. Commercial cook stove. Beautiful view. Well above flood or high water. Some farm equipment. With gas & oil rights. $250,000 570-665-9054

2 bedroom, refrigerator and stove included, washer/dryer hookup, no pets or no smokers. $500 per/ month + utilities. References, security & lease. 570-825-5138

RETAIL/OFFICE

1 bedroom efficiency apartment, 2nd floor. Newly remodeled. $375/mo.+ utilities + security. Call 570-241-2012

9 room house, 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, heated sunroom, 2 car attached garage. 570-947-1200

3 bedrooms, 1 bath, refrigerator, stove & dishwasher, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, pets ok with fee, $750/ month, plus security and utilities. Call 570-650-1575

WILKES-BARRE/ NORTH Half Double Block,

1472 S. Hanover St. Well maintained bi-level. 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

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

rooms, washer, dryer, fridge, stove & heat included. $685/month + security. No pets. 570-332-9355

TUNKHANNOCK AREA

TO CONSIDER....

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HARVEYS LAKE

20 OLD MILL RD For Sale By Owner Beautiful Custom Built. Minutes from I-81 Turnpike & Casino. Move In Condition! 3 to 4 bedroom Tri-level, Master bath, 2 full baths & 1 powder room, central vacuum system. Living & dining rooms, family room with fireplace. Gas heat, central air, large basement, deck, three car garage & 2nd large lot included..... $395,000 570-237-0101

Apartments/ Unfurnished

WILKES-BARRE

RENOVATED

Office Equipment

PICKUP

CIRCULATOR RN PIER DIEM Needed for day

AKC, 10 weeks, 1 male, black $400. 1 sable male, 10 weeks $400. 1st & 2nd shots Vet checked. Home Raised. Champion blood line. 570-864-2643

758 Miscellaneous

570-574-1275

548 Medical/Health

Dogs

POMERANIAN

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WEST WYOMING

425 West 8th Street 2nd floor, 2 bedroom with off street parking, washer/ dryer hook up, stove. No pets. $525/mo + security. Sewer & garbage included, other utilities by tenant. 570-760-0458

WILKES-BARRE

1 bedroom apartment. $400/ month + utilities & 1 month security. 139 Sambourne St. Section 8 OK. No pets. 570-460-6173

ACROSS

FROM SIDE ENTRANCE TO MOHEGAN SUN CASINO High traffic, approximately 900 sq. ft. Convenient location. $1,600. month. Some utilities paid by owner. 570-760-5530

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Garages

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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

WAVERLY Grand historic home on 5.5 magnificent acres. So very much detail throughout, 18 rooms, 8 baths, 4 fireplaces, 4 car garage. A treasure! MLS# 12-4586 BEVERLY 585-0619 $899,000

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

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

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 $399,900

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

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

WAVERLY Awesome views surround the 4-5 bedroom home featuring wood floors, first floor master bedroom, finished lower level, modern baths, eat in kitchen and 2 car garage. Virtual Tour: http:// www.3dvirtualvisions.com/millerroad MLS# 121090 MARION 585-0602 $275,000

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OLD FORGE Modern open-floor plan 4BR, 3 bath home. with 1st floor MBR Suite. Beautiful HW, FR w/full-wall stone FP, modern Kit, large 1st floor rec room; heated sunroom; 2 garages, in-ground pool plus lower level / on-grade 686SF could be in-law apartment. MLS# 12-4602 RAE 714-9234 $249,900

CHARMING LAKEFRONT Cottage that can be used year round . Beautiful oversized lot. Redone lakefront area w/ composite deck, pretty stonework, boat storage & firepit. Everything you need to enjoy the lake in any season! MLS#12-3559 LORI 585-0627 $219,900

SCRANTON Recently renovated. Beautiful, movein condition ranch, upscale kitchen, cherry wood floors, 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, very interesting! MLS# 12-4811 BEVERLY 585-0619 $229,000

CLARKS SUMMIT Move in condition bi level with updated kitchen and baths, beautiful hardwood floors, 2.5 baths, 3 season room, a large level backyard and more. MLS# 12-4405 EDNA 585-0610 $217,000

LAND

SCRANTON Like new! Well maintained 3 bedroom 1.5 bath townhome in great location. Very efficient middle unit with gas fireplace and private 8 x 10 deck. www.christiansaunders.com MLS#12-609 CHRISTIAN 585-0614 $159,900

CLARKS SUMMIT Beautiful 1.43 acre wooded lot in quiet area. MLS# 12-3913 ELIZABETH 585-0608 $79,900

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.

SCRANTON Apartment 3B located in Scranton’s Premier Condominium offers wall to wall carpeting, HUNTINGTON WOODS Offers Lots 5 & 25 in one of the new- den could be optional 2nd bedroom. Nice unit with est areas located in Dalton, just minutes from Route 11 in Clarks Summit, complete with paved roads and utilities ready 24 hour security and convenient location. www. christiansaunders.com MLS# 12-1939 to install! MLS#12-2928 & 12-2929 RENEE 585-0626 CHRISTIAN 585-0614 $109,900

WELL MAINTAINED 2 bedroom ranch home in Old Forge. Low maintenance yard. Move in condition. MLS# 12-4545 DAVE 585-0615 $92,900

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SOUTH SCRANTON Save your money! Own for way less than you’d pay in rent. Property has been used as office space but a few little tweaks could make it a cute, 2 bedroom home. MLS# 12-3624 LORI 585-0627 $42,500

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 $179,000

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FACTORYVILLE Build your dream home, 1+ wooded building lot! MLS# 12-3928 ELIZABETH 585-0608 $19,000

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SCRANTON CONDO 1 bedroom, centrally located to downtown shops & restaurants. www.christiansaunders.com CHRISTIAN 585-0614 $69,900

CLARKS SUMMIT Beautiful end unit townhome w/ main level master bedroom suite. Custom draperies and all appliances included. Loads of upgrades & priced to sell quickly. MLS# 12-5039 LORI 585-0627 $215,000

CLARKS SUMMIT RENTAL Beautiful ranch with HW floors, large yard, 1 car garage. Totally handicap accessible, wheel chair accessible. Nice patio in rear. MLS# 12-5126 ELIZABETH 585-0608 $1,200/MT

GREENRIDGE Easy Ownership! 2 unit with all separate utilities and detached garage. Located in the city’s Green Ridge Section MLS#12-3205 www.christiansaunders.com CHRISTIAN 585-0614 $121,700

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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

DUNMORE Buy and save! Why rent when you can own for so much less? You need to see the inside of this 2 bedroom home to appreciate it’s charm. CLARKS SUMMIT Beautiful 1.38 acres on Summit Lake of- Great rental possibilities for investors too. Call to fers amazing views and public sewer. MLS# 12-3243 schedule an appointment. MLS # 12-3557 JAIME 585-0609 $229,900 LORI 585-0627 $84,000

3 UNI

FOREST CITY Great investment opportunity with this remodeled 3 unit with separate utilities and off street parking. All plumbing, heating, interior and exterior updated in 2008. Close to gas lands! www.christiansaunders.com MLS#12-3409 CHRISTIAN 585-0614 $139,900

3 UNI

GREENRIDGE Beautiful 3 unit located in the Heart of Green Ridge with fenced yard and 2 car garage. www.christiansaunders.com MLS#12-3210 CHRISTIAN 585-0614 $134,900

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