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In their own words: A.H. sends condolences staff had the opportunity to write personalized sympathy messages n the one -week anniversary during their lunch break. All letters will be mailed to the Newton Public of the shootings at Sandy School District and distributed to Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Abington Heights teachers and families. “Every school wants to do someHigh School did its part to support thing,” Abington Heights Principal the grieving families and school Pamela Murray said. “It’s hard to community. cope with the magnitude of the loss, A memorial table was set up in ABINGTON JOURNAL/ROBERT TOMKAVAGE The names of the victims of the Sandy the middle of the cafeteria adorned but there’s been a great turnout of Hook Elementary School tragedy were students, faculty, and staff. It’s been with name cards of the victims displayed on a table, each with a candle. along with candles. Students and on the heads and minds of a lot of BY ROBERT TOMKAVAGE rtomkavage@theabingtonjournal.com

Scranton commuter tax denied

the kids. This was a nice way for our kids to express their condolences in a meaningful way directly to the parents and teachers of the victims.” One student, senior Cassidy Henry, wanted the families of several of the fallen students to know that they would not be forgotten. Henry researched the hobbies of some of the kids and designed personalized sympathy cards with illustrations. “I wanted everyone to realize

FIRST NIGHT SCRANTON: 14 YEARS OF DIVERSITY

BY GERARD NOLAN Abington Journal Correspondent

SCRANTON - A Scranton commuter tax proposal has been denied in a 51-page written decision handed down by a three-judge panel Dec. 19 in Lackawanna County Court. Bill Wicks, Glenburn Twp. supervisor and one of the commuter tax opponents, had expected the tax to be nixed. “We’re very pleased,” Wicks said. The city had sought to implement a 1 percent tax on the earned incomes of those who work in Scranton but do not reside there. The tax was expected to raise $4 million the first year and $6.7 million the second, which would come out of the earned incomes of 22,000 Scranton workers who resided outside the city limits. The city’s government voted to implement the tax over the summer for 2013. The tax, however, could not be imposed without court approval as mandated by law. The hearing took place over three days of testimony Dec. 11, 12 and 14. Opponents of the tax, called intervenors by See Tax, Page 7

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these kids are not just numbers, they all have a story,” Henry said. “They are the most important part of the story. I wanted the families to know that people are thinking about the children, not just the tragedy aspect.” Murray wanted to host a program at the school to remember the victims of the tragedy. World Language Coordinator Marcy Curra See Letters, Page 7

Ransom grants range extension Billing dispute continues between Ransom Recreational Shooting Sports, LLC and township. BY ELIZABETH BAUMEISTER lbaumeister@theabingtonjournal.com

Damian the Magician delights children and adults at a December event in South Abington Township.

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Around the world in ONE NIGHT Diverse event on tap Nov. 31

Do you believe in magic?

A magician and mentalist will bring his brand of illusions to Scranton for its First Night Celebration on Dec. 31 for the 12th straight year. “This year I’m going be doing a sawing -in -half illusion, which

BY ELIZABETH BAUMEISTER lbaumeister@theabingtonjournal.com

irst Night Scranton, now on its 14th year, is a New Year’s Eve event known for its diversity. But this year’s theme of “Around the World” First Night chair people, from left: comay bring that reputation to a whole chairman Damian the Magician, honorary chairman Al Boscov and co-chairman See Event, Page 3 Doug Smith

BY GERARD NOLAN Abington Journal Correspondent

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RANSOM TWP. - At its Dec. 17 meeting, the Ransom Township Planning Commission voted unanimously to extend its deadline for review of the development plans for Ransom Recreational Shooting Sports, LLC until August. 21, 2013. The extension request was tabled at the board’s previous meetings Oct. 15 and Nov. 19, due to an unresolved billing dispute with Ransom Recreational Shooting Sports, LLC. According to the township, the business owes money for engineering services regarding a rifle range 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, Ransom Recreational Shooting Sports, LLC Manager Andrew Massimilian expressed doubt that the full amount requested was legitimately owed. The Planning Commission decided at the Oct. 15 meeting to hold off on moving forward with the submitted plans until the billing dispute was resolved. Massimilian protested this decision, stating Section 506 of the Municipal Planning Code makes it illegal for the board to delay or deny the application based on the billSee Range, Page 6

Homemade masterpieces “There are presents I remember making. I remember every one of them. I think they are also going to remember the projects we’re doing with them.”

every little thing we can make; we make,” said their mother, Megan Hughes, who has made pending quality time with handmade gifts a tradition for children can be as eleyears. mentary as doing a craft Together, the family crafted together. Some tools of the trade most of the Christmas decoto have on hand throughout the rations that adorn their home year to inspire younger creative this year, as well as numerous minds, particularly during the gifts for Hannah’s friends and winter months, are paint, conMegan Hughes, Clarks Summit teachers. struction paper, glitter, glue, On childhood crafting “There are a couple of things children’s scissors, washable we collect, like our (Christmas) markers, beads for older chil“Doing crafts is a great way to houses, but the ornaments and dren and coloring books. the decorations in the front keep them (her children) from In the kitchen/dining area of ABINGTON JOURNAL/JOAN MEAD-MATSUI the Hughes home, Clarks Sum- sitting still playing video games. room on the large tree are most- Megan Hughes, 37, Clarks Summit and her daughter Hannah Hughes, ly handmade ornaments…,” mit, is a Christmas tree Hannah, I was raised very free with art. 5, crafted most of the Christmas decorations that adorn their home this My mother provided everything 5, and her brother, Harrison, 2, See Homemade, Page 7 year. I needed. And (in our house) decorated.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR REMINDERS Myasthenia Gravis Support Group 2013 Meeting Schedule, at Allied Services, Charles Luger Outpatient Center Community Room , 475 Morgan Highway, Scranton: Feb. 2, April 7, June 1, Aug. 3, Oct. 5 and Dec. 7. Info: Vera Krewsun at 570.687.6009 or Marie Ronnlof at 877.596.1491. The Northeastern Pennsylvania Bridge Building Competition, will be held Feb. 9, 2013 in the Viewmont Mall in Dickson City. The objective of the competition is to provide an educational learning experience for secondary students to apply their understanding of scientific and engineering principles to everyday experiences, in this case bridge structures. Trophies/plaques are awarded to the first (sponsored by CECO Associates in memory of Mr. Angelo Rosati), second, and third place winners in the competition. Certificates of participation and commemorative T-shirts are given to each participant in the regional competition. Trophies are also presented to the schools represented by the respective First, Second, and Third Place winning. Students and teachers interested in more information may contact Donald Kieffer, regional director at dhkieffer@gmail.com or 586.0197. Abington Heights Middle School Concert Schedule, all concerts are free and open to the public and are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on the following dates: Eighth Grade Orchestra, Jan. 24; Seventh Grade Orchestra, Jan. 25; Sixth Grade Orchestra, Jan. 28 and Fifth Grade Orchestra, Jan. 29. HOLIDAY EVENTS December 27: Holiday Camp, at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, continuing Dec. 28 from 9:30 11 a.m. For ages 5-12. Instructors: Amy and Steve Colley. Attendees will the opportunity to throw pots on a potter’s wheel, create sculptures and design 3D collages out of recycled household items. Admission: $25. Register/info: 996.1500. January 6: Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, at St. Thomas More Anglican Use Parish at St. Joseph’s Church, N. Main Ave. and Theodore St., Scranton, at 5 p.m. A traditional Anglican Christmas celebration, followed by a potluck supper and 3 Kings Celebration. All are welcome. Cost: free; please bring bread, fruit or dessert to share. Info: 343.0634. January 11: “Malanka,” Northeastern Pennsylvania’ s Ukrainian New Year Ninth Annual Dinner Dance, at St. Vladimir Parish Center, 728 North Seventh Avenue, Scranton from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Evening will include a Ukrainian and American dinner buffet catered by Paul Wanas of Accentuate Caterers, cash bar, complimentary bubbly toast and dancing to Ukrainian or-

Make-A-Wish requests votes

Make-A-Wish is requesting daily votes. The foundation is one of 39 charities participating in United Airline’s 10 Million Charity Miles Giveaway. The more votes MakeA-Wish receives, the larger percentage of the 10 million miles it gets. To vote, go to http://10millioncharitymiles.com and look for the Make-A-Wish America link. Participants may vote once per day from any Internet-driven devices (computers, iPods/Pads, smart phones, etc.), and votes can also be cast through various browsers like Explorer, Firefox and Google Chrome on the same device.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012

Calendar to benefit pediatric patients For the fifth year, Henry F. Smith Jr., M.D., Director of Pulmonary Services at Heinz Rehab Hospital in Wilkes-Barre and Director of Pulmonary Medicine at Mercy Special Care Hospital in Nanticoke, produced a calendar benefiting the myriad pediatric services offered at Allied Services Integrated Health System. The 9-by-12-inch calendar features 15 eye-catching photos of some of Dr. Smith’s favorite exterior locales in Northeast Pennsylvania. It also includes pictures of 12 pediatric patients served by Allied and Heinz, who achieved significant milestones in their rehabilitation. To order a calendar, visit AlliedServices.org. Shown from left: Sisters Ally, Bea and Anne Davis help Dr. Henry F. Smith Jr. promote his calendar to benefit pediatric patients.

chestra “Fata Morgana”. Door prizes will also be awarded. Cost: $40. Info/ reservations: 489.1256. DAILY EVENTS December 28: Owl Moon Walk, at Lackawanna State Park from 7 - 9 p.m. Participants will meet at the Environmental Learning Center for an introduction to our Pennsylvania Owls and then head into the night and try their luck at owling. Registration (required):visitPAparks.com, click on Events Calendar then drop down to Lackawanna State Park under select facilities to register online.

January 4: The American Lung Association Arena Climb meeting, at Odyssey Fitness in Wilkes-Barre on at 5:30 p.m. Atendees will learn about the American Lung Association’s Arena Climb at the Mohegan Sun Arena, planned for Sat. April 6, 2013. Everyone attending this event will earn a free day pass to Odyssey Fitness to start their preparation for the climb of their life. Info: lunginfo.org/arenaclimb Register: 823.2212 or dreifler@lunginfo.org.

a.m. Winter Wake-Up Open House, at McCann School of Business and Technology, 2227 Scranton Carbondale Hwy, Dickson City, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Atendees are invited to meet with faculty and staff, tour the campus, stop in for refreshments and enjoy hand paraffin treatments and Women’s selfdefense demo, as well as learn about career opportunities available at McCann. RSVP: 307.2000.

January 5: Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Volunteer Meeting, at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St., Scranton, at 11

January 7: BioScience Forum, at The Commonwealth Medical College, 525 Pine St., Scranton from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sponsored by Senator John Blake. Features presentations and a discussion on “Development of a Regional Bioscience Cluster in Northeas Pennsylvania.” Includes a keynote presentation by PA Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary, Hon. C. Alan Walker. RSVP: blake@pasenate.com (In the subject line, please indicate “Blake Bioscience Forum” and provide your name, organization, title and telephone number.)

Gymboree classes offered at Comm Gymboree Play and Music, a global leader in programs for children five and under, is offering an expanded class schedule at the Waverly Community Center beginning Jan. 14, 2013. Gymboree will be offering Art and Music Classes. Art classes will focus on inspiring the child’s imagination and self-expression with a world of hands on activities including sculpture, drawing, collage, dramatic play and more. Music classes will enhance children’s development and love of music through song, dance, movement games and instruments. Art and Music classes will be offered with parent participation and drop-off options. Classes are limited in size and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call 570.208.2908. Shown: Children participate in a past Gymboree event.

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January 8: NEPA Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Volunteer Meeting, at Hampton Inn, 22 Montage Mountain Rd., Scranton, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Info: 342.18507. Misericordia University Open House for Adult Learners, in Huntzinger and Alden Trust Rooms 218-219 of Sandy and Marlene Insalaco Hall on the upper campus from 4 - 7 p.m. Snow date: Jan. 9 from 4 - 7 p.m. Info: 674.6791 or admissmu@misericordia.edu.

Wyoming Seminary Upper School in Kingston and Lower School in Forty Fort are offering area elementary, middle and high school students and their families an opportunity to visit either campus during the Winter Visitation Day on Martin Luther King Day, Jan. 21. At the Lower School, 1560 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort, Visitation Day will begin at 8:30 a.m. Visiting students are invited to experience a typical day at Lower School by shadowing a student in his/her current grade level and joining with other students for lunch. Parent tours of Lower School, which will include a review of financial aid, will be available at 8:30 a.m. and at 2 p.m. Reservations at Lower School are requested Jan. 18. Call the Lower School Admission Office at 570.718.6610 for more information and to make reservations, or register on line at www.wyomingseminary.org. The Upper School Visitation Day program will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Stettler

Learning Resources Center, North Sprague Avenue, Kingston. Visiting students will attend a welcome address and presentations on preparing for college and co-curricular opportunities, tour the campus, and join current students for lunch and a sampling of classes. Parents also may tour the campus and attend discussions on affordability and the Merit Scholarship Program. Visitation Day activities will end at 2:30 p.m. Admission interviews will be given upon request. All those interested in attending the Upper School Winter Visitation Day are asked to respond by Friday, Jan. 18. For more information, or to sign up for the event, call the Upper School Admission Office at 570.270.2160, or register on line at www.wyomingseminary.org. Information about Wyoming Seminary’s 2013 Merit Exam, to be held Feb. 2 at both Lower and Upper Schools, will also be available during this Visitation Day event.

Jason Corby, owner of the National Running Center, is shown with Clarks Summit Borough Council President Gerrie Carey.

Clarks Summit business tops commercial recycling in borough National Running Center on Davis St. was recently recognized as “Best Commercial Recycler” by Clarks Summit Borough Council. According to the borough, the downtown retail business’ effort and quantity of recyclables was impressive. This commercial recycling initiative has been underway in Clarks Summit Borough since August. Commercial Recyclables can be dropped off Monday through Friday between 7a.m. and 3:15 p.m. The drop-off dumpster is marked and on the DPW grounds on Davis St. Participants are reminded to cut

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First Night Scranton: 14 years of diversity

Laugh into the New Year

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new level. With more than 16 countries represented in the musical and interactive entertainment lineup, co-organizer Damian the Magician said the event promises to be “extremely diverse this year.” He added, “Something is going to be there for everyone.” Damian and co-organizer Doug Smith, of Lexington Entertainment, said in selecting the theme for 2013, the goal was to introduce an “international feel” to the musical and specialty acts. From Latin jazz to reggae, improvisational comedy to poetry and face painting to horse -drawn carriage rides, First Night Scranton 2013 offers not only an international diversity, but a variety of activities for all ages. Damian described it as, “a city-wide community-oriented New Year’s Eve celebration with a safe alcohol-free environment—one of the largest New Year’s Eve celebrations in the state.” It will begin with family Bingo at The Mall at Steamtown in the food court from 3 to 6 p.m. and continue throughout the evening with activities and entertaining acts at venues around the city. New this year are outdoor

Improv group fun for all

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First Night organizers from left, include: Doug Smith, co-chair; Paige Balitski, project director and Damian the Magician, co-chair

food vendors on Lackawanna Avenue. Hot dogs, burgers and other quick food items will be served downstairs at Elm Park Church. Other participating food venues include Café Trio, Chocolate Creations and Northern Light Espresso Bar. The event will conclude at the mall with a fireworks display at midnight. First Night Scranton Project Director Paige Balitski said she and the other organizers are always seeking new volunteers,

Dance with Hoops will perform for First Night Scranton 2013 on the Crossover Bridge at The Mall at Steamtown from 7 - 7:30 p.m. and 9 - 9:30 p.m.

MUSICAL OFFERINGS: Continental Italian Serenades at Center Court, The Mall at

Steamtown from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m., 8:30 - 9:15 p.m. and 10:30 - 11:15 p.m. George Wesley upstairs at Elm Park Church from 7 - 7:45 p.m., 9 9:45 p.m. and11 -11:45 p.m. Northestern PA Guitar Trio

Northern Light Espresso Bar 8:30 – 9 p.m., 9:30 –10 p.m. and10:30 –11 p.m. Joe Stanky and the Cadets

at Leahy Hall from 7:30 - 8:15 p.m. and 9:30 -10:15 p.m.

Hector Rosado and his Orchestra Hache at Elm Park

Church from 8 - 8:45 p.m. and10 10:45 p.m. Odessa Klezmer Band at Leahy Hall from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m., 8:30 - 9:15 p.m. and 10:30 - 11:15 p.m.

Trinidad-Tobago Steel Band

at Ritz Theater from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m., 8:30 - 9:15 p.m. and10:30 -11:15 p.m. Tribal Waves at Ritz Theater 7:30 - 8:15 p.m. and 9:30 -10:15 p.m. FAMILY AND INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT:

Brookvalley Farms carriage rides at the main entrance of The

Mall at Steamtown from 6 -11p.m.

John O’Connell CaricaturesIn the food court at The Mall at

Steamtown from 7 – 11 p.m.

“Here We are in Spain” improvisational comedy group at the Federal Building from 7:45 - 8:15 p.m. and 9:15 - 9:45 p.m. Also on the Showmobile at 11:30.

Poet Lucia Dailey and Friends at AFA Gallery from 7:45 -

years and according to PerryGiblin, “Every show is different, so there is no chance of a Welcome the New Year at repeat performance, except First Night Scranton with a for the laughter. We all love good dose of laughter. “Here We Are in Spain,” an First Night...it is a great event improv comedy group, prom- that offers families the opportunity to celebrate New Year’s ises interactive family fun. The comedy troupe, together Eve together. We take our for five years, has performed cues from interacting with the at many venues in the Scran- audience and using their suggestions to create the comedic ton area, including NBC’s “The Office” Convention, The situations we portray.” Here We Are In Spain is Vintage Theater. Starting in scheduled for three shows on January, they will take the First Night, with the first two stage at Afa Art Gallery the performed in the lobby at the second Saturday of every Federal Building, 235 N. month. Washington Avenue at 7:45 Here We Are In Spain has and 9:15 p.m. Their last show also presented shows at the will be outside at the ShowNew York City Del Close mobile at Courthouse Square, Marathon. 200 Block of N. Washington Members Britain PerryAve at 11:30 p.m. Giblin, Don McGlynn, Pat Perry-Giblin said, “This Holmes, Pat Martin, Rob Klubeck and Baxter Pancake year our last show (of the night) will be on the main met while taking comedy stage so we will help to ring in classes at the (Chris Barnes) the New Year at midnight. Comedy DoJo held at the What could be more fun than Masonic Temple. that?” “Everything we do is imFor more information, conpromptu,” said Perry-Giblin, tact Pat Martin at Clarks Summit. 570.604.1874, or visit and like “Laughter and New Year’s Eve go hand-in-hand so the tie the troupe on Facebook, facebook.com/pages/Here-Weto First Night is easy.” The group has performed at Are-in-Spain/11969485 8056533?ref=hl. First Night for the last few BY JOAN MEAD-MATSUI Abington Journal Correspondent

8:15 p.m., 9:15 - 9:45 p.m. and 10:45 11:15 p.m. Michael Jinx at Café Trio and Chocolate Creations from 6:30 – 7 p.m., 8 - 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 –10 p.m. Mike Simon downstairs at Elm Park Church from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., at The Mall at Steamtown from 8 – 9 p.m. and Firehouse from10:45 -11:15 p.m. Damian the Magician at Center Court, The Mall at Steamtown 7:30 - 8:15 p.m. and 9:30 - 10:15 p.m. Juggler Rob Smith at The Mall at Steamtown from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m., and at Fire Station from 7:45 - 8:15 p.m. and 9:15 - 9:45 p.m. Wild West Entertainment at the Federal Building from 8:30 – 9 p.m. and 10 - 10:30 p.m. Fiona Powell at AFA Gallery 7 7:30 p.m., 8:30 – 9 p.m. and 10 - 10:30 p.m. Dance with Hoops at Crossover bridge, The Mall at Steamtown from 7 - 7:30 p.m. and 9 - 9:30 p.m. Jo Jo the Clown at Boscov’s second floor from 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. Linda’s Facepainting at BonTon, second floor, The Mall at Steamtown. 6:30 – 11 p.m. Franko the Clown at Elm Park Church from 6 - 6:30 p.m. and 7 7:30 p.m. and the Ritz Theater from 8:30 – 9 p.m. Family Bingo In The Mall at Steamtown Food Court, kicking off the night from 3 – 6 p.m. Lotus Fire dancers at Fire Station from 7 - 7:30 p.m., 8:30 – 9 p.m. and 10 - 10:30 p.m. First Night Fireworks Spectacular will close out the night at

The Mall at Steamtown.

You’ll almost feel the breeze as the island sounds of lively TrinidadTobago Steel Band transport you to a Topical paradise at Ritz Theater from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m., 8:30 - 9:15 p.m. and 10:30 - 11:15 p.m.

and anyone interested in helping out may contact them through the website. “We need young people to step up and volunteer,” she said. Damian added, “It’s worthwhile for them to help out.” Information about volunteering, a full schedule of events, entertainment lineup and other details can be found online at www.firstnightscranton.com. Admission to the entire event and all performances and activities at the various venues, is

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included with the purchase of a $10 button, available ahead of time at all area Gerrity’s Markets, The Mall at Steamtown, Duffy’s Accessories on Linden Street in Scranton, and the day and night of the event at the mall. A $5 senior discount will be offered the day of the event only. Parking is free, and event organizers suggest attendees park in the mall’s parking garage, as the evening will begin and conclude at the mall.

Night is that it brings the community together for a very special concentrated Continued from Page 1 evening of celebration of I’ve never done for a first the arts and a new year,” night,” Damian the Magi- Damian said. “Where else could you go for the moncian said. ey and see that?” The magician, who was Damian sees First Night born in Scranton, still enjoys wowing audiences. He as a way for the community to come together. spoke about his favorite “We’re all from the compart of performing. munity,” he said. “And “I guess it would be we’re doing it for the comtwofold: being able to munity, showing we care make an audience react about the community.” positively, to thrill them, The magician said he and for me to be able to express myself artistically,” performs all over the country. he said. “It’s very exciting,” he Damian said he likes the concept of First Night. He said. Damian will perform at said the atmosphere is the Steamtown Mall’s Cencharged with a “kinetic energy that you can feel in ter Court from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. and 9:30 to 10:15 the air.” “What I like about First p.m.

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Some members of ‘Here We Are In Spain’ Pat Martin, Britain Perry -Giblin, Pat Holmes and Baxter Pancake, from left.

Poetry with international flair

ing with musical accompani“My mother was a classical pianist, my father and his father ment from some of the gifted musicians in our area, like Tom were poets,” she said. “Growing up I listened to long narra- Allen who will be joining us at BY JOAN MEAD-MATSUI tive poems recited from memo- First Night.” Abington Journal Correspondent Dailey has performed in ry at family gatherings. But the roots of poetry are much deeper “very diverse venues” from the Poems written in French. Dissident Folk Festival with Phrases in Lakota, Iroquois and and poets struggle to translate mythic imagination, overpow- Pete Seeger, to the governor’s Algonquin languages. These mansion in Harrisburg, where ering experiences, deep sufare highlights to expect from she was asked “to appear as fering and love into the lanLucia Dailey & Friends at the guest poet to read at the stateupcoming First Night Scranton, guage of their time.” Her poetic roots grew out of wide “Poetry Out Loud” comas they perform original works. petition.” her childhood, and to date she Scheduled to perform with She added, “Poetry plays on has written several volumes, Dailey are poet and musician, and has authored two historical themes that remain constant in Tom Allen and Rich Howells, human experience. The return novels, “Mine Seed,” and anpoet and journalist. They are of the sun on the winter solstice other about World War One. scheduled to appear at AFA “I sometimes write music for naturally leads to the contemGallery, 514 Lackawanna Avemy poems and also enjoy read- plation of ends and beginnings nue, 7:45 to 8:15 p.m., 9:15 to 9:45 p.m. and 10:45 to 11:15 p.m. Dailey performed at First Night 2011 and said she is honored to be asked again. She described the poetry reading as “international,” and in keeping with the First Night theme “Around the World.” “In keeping with that theme, we’ll have a poem I wrote in French and another that quotes from the Lakota (Sioux), Iroquois and Algonquin languages,” said Dailey, whose love of language led her to major in the study of foreign languages. She has a BA in Modern Foreign Languages and an MA in English, and comes from a family who loved and valued the arts and learning. Lucia Dailey performs at a Drawing Social at the AFA Gallery. Group to perform original works at First Night Scranton

and people have always made rituals to honor, mark, or celebrate them. Many festivals of light, (re)birth, joy, and redemption occur at this time of year around the world-- from Hanukkah to Christmas to Diwali to the Chinese New Year and our own New Year…” Dailey thanked the dedicated people, including Doug Smith, Paige Balitski, Damian the Magician, volunteers and sponsors for “all they do and the hard work they render to make First Night happen.” For more information, contact First Night Scranton Association, PO Box 565, Scranton, or call 570.955.5380.

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Shown, from left: Jorge Borda, Marywood University student; Michele Johnston, RN; Captain Joseph McDonald, Marywood University faculty; Megan Schaefer, RN; Debra Rosenberg, LPN; Brendan LaFrance, Marywood University student and John Rempe, Marywood University student.

Marywood Aviators Club donates Christmas toys Members of the Marywood University Aviators Club donated toys Dec.14 to the Pediatrics Department at Moses Taylor Hospital. The club raised more than $250 from an on-campus fundraiser, which was a raffle for a free plane ride. The purpose of the Marywood Aviators is to provide pilots and other aviation enthusiasts with more knowledge of the industry. Marywood University is a private, Catholic college in Northeast Pennsylvania that offers100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs.

Dear Santa, We have been very good this year, so we are asking you to bring us the items on our Wish List. 1. Blankets, sheets and towels 2. Cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, paper towels and dish soap. 3. Kitty litter, puppy chow, kitten and dog food 4. Gift cards 5. Loving homes we can call our very own SANTA, we know you will be busy filling your sack with toys for boys and girls, but please don’t forget us. THANK YOU, The animals at Griffin Pond P.S. We left a plate of milk and cookies in the lobby for you.

My name is ... Baxter

Keystone named as a military-friendly school For the fourth consecutive year, Keystone College, La Plume has been included on a national list of Military Friendly Schools, ranking among the top 15 percent of colleges, universities, and trade schools in the nation that are doing the most to recruit and retain students with military experience. The 2013 list was released by G.I. Jobs Magazine, published by Victory Media, a veteran-owned business based in Coraopolis, Pa. The selection of Military Friendly Schools was compiled through extensive research and a data-driven survey during which G.I. Jobs polled over 12,000 Veterans Administration-approved colleges and universities nationwide.

Name: Baxter Age: Adult Sex: Male Breed: Tuxedo cat About me: I really want a home for the holidays, I have been at the shelter for almost a full year. I’m affectionate and very social. Remember to contact the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter at 586.3700 if your pet is lost or goes astray.

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WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MUPPET? ABINGTON JOURNAL PHOTOS/JASON RIEDMILLER

Jaedyn Kura of Dunmore, Kermit.

Maya Baresse of Scranton, Elmo.

Isabella and Cameron Forgione of Covington Twp, Kermit.

F Braxton Bean and Jayden Carter of Forest City, Kermit.

amilies attended a free showing of â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Muppet Christmas Carolâ&#x20AC;? Dec. 20 at the Scranton Cultural Center, where kids were asked their favorite Muppet. Elmo and Kermit the Frog were popular favoritesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a red and green Christmas coincidence?

Brooke Schlesser, Kermit, Billy Teaman, Cookie Monster, and Jayden Lillie, Kermit. From Dunmore and Scranton.

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ing dispute. Residents in attendance at the Dec. 17 meeting questioned the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vote to extend the deadline in light of the fact that the billing dispute remains unresolved. Planning Commission Attorney Donna DeVita explained the board is simply granting an extension, not making any kind of decision for or against the plans. She also noted there is a provision under the Municipal Planning Code to bring the dispute to an arbitrator if an agreement can not be reached. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re kind of chasing our tails,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He [Massimilian] is saying he needs more information from John [Seamans, twp. engineer] before he responds, and we have to address that first.â&#x20AC;? Massimilian was told at

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previous meetings to submit a list of specific charges he is contesting from the bills and was advised to contact Seamans for details in answer to questions on certain charges. According to Massimilian, he sent two letters to Seamans since then, to which, at the time of the meeting, he had not received a reply. Seamans said he did receive the letters, but their deliveries were delayed, due to them being sent to the wrong mailing address. He said when he received them, he turned the letters over to the township supervisors for review, as he works for the township, not Ransom Recreational Shooting Sports, LLC. Planning Commission member Lisa Levan asked Massimilian about the content of those letters, and he said they include general â&#x20AC;&#x153;backup informationâ&#x20AC;? to his

claims. Seamans responded, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all bogus backup informationâ&#x20AC;Śan attempt to delay, delay, delay.â&#x20AC;? Massimilian then challenged him, saying thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only his opinion and he should be able to back up his own bills. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I work for the township, Andy, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work for you,â&#x20AC;? Seamans said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I turned the documentation over to the township. They will address it.â&#x20AC;? Massimilian was later instructed to send future correspondence directly to the township and nothing was resolved in regard to the billing dispute. In other business, it was noted that there was nothing new to discuss in regard to the Merkel subdivision request. No items were discussed under the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Public Commentâ&#x20AC;? section of the agenda.

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A new book by University of Scranton Psychology Professor John C. Norcross, Ph.D., was selected by The Wall Street Journal as one of the year’s best books. “Changeology: 5 Steps to Realizing your Goals and Resolutions” was among the just six “best guides to later life” highlighted in the Dec. 7 online issue (in print on Dec. 10). In the book, Dr. Norcross, an internationally recognized expert on behavior change, shares his science-based program for reshaping behavior and ensuring permanent change. The Clarks Summit resident explains why the process of self change is the same no matter what behavior is being altered and provides the steps and a structured timeline for lasting results. “Whether you’re hoping to quit smoking or gambling, commit to exercising more hours a week, eliminate fast food and bike to work, or learn a new skill that will earn you promotion, following the program outlined in this book can dramatically increase your chance of success,” said Dr. Norcross. “This practical program shows you exactly how to execute the steps necessary to change on your own. “Changeology” explains: how to maintain motivation by the push-pull method; how to assemble a support team to help you reach your goal; how to maintain new behaviors; how to control your environment; and how to manage slips and resist the urge to relapse. The book is accompanied by a free, interactive web page (www.ChangeologyBook.com). Dr. Mehmet Oz has endorsed the book, saying “Dr. Norcross has revolutionized the psychology of change and now offers a remarkable fivestep program for more than 50 common complaints that plague many of us. You can learn to change your life today.” Dr. Norcross, a Distinguished University Fellow at Scranton, also serves as an adjunct professor of psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical College, and is a board-certified clinical psychologist in part-time practice. He has written more than 300 publications and edited or co-written 22 professional books. Dr. Norcross’s research on behavior change and New Year’s resolutions has been featured in hundreds of media outlets including USAToday, The New York Times, Time, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, The Washington Post, National Public Radio, the Dr. Oz Radio Show, the BBC, and network morning shows. “Changeology,” published by Simon & Schuster, becomes available Dec. 25.

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said Megan. The larger tree in the living room includes garland made from popcorn and I-Cord knitted garland made by Megan. This year five-year-old Hannah created Christmas cards and has been busy making beaded bracelets for her friends. “Friendship bracelets are very big with kids,” she said. Regarding the countless hours she has devoted to craft time with her children, Megan explained, “It is quality time. There’s no television. We don’t have music on. We sit together. We really like working with our hands, and I think it’s important to have your kids active outside when it’s nice and active inside when it isn’t.” She added, “We’re very lackadaisical about the rules with crafting. It’s difficult for me to get her (Hannah) to tell me about her day…so this kind of structures her to talk to me

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you’re a mom, you don’t like to be away from the kids so much and it’s even more fun to be there and see your children doing things together and having fun, and you’re having your friends around at the same time. “Working with the kids is learning time and we’re letting them be creative and we’re actively participating A cottonball, twig and glitter in what they’re doing. snowman craft designed by There are presents I reMegan, Hannah and Harrison member making (as a Hughes. child). I remember every one of them. I think they about her day… To me (our children) are also there’s nothing nicer than going to remember the handmade gifts.” projects we’re doing with At Evelyn Walters’ them.” house in South Abington The families also spend Township, she and her two children, Jake, 5 and Evie, time together throughout 7, spent an afternoon with the year, engaging their friends, Kathy Platt and her children in outdoor activities with paint and other son, six-year-old Calvin, crafting sand art ornaments crafts. Platt added, “We do a lot using sand and feathers. They also planned to make of things throughout the gingerbread men and other year… We like it because the mothers get together Christmas- inspired projects. The crowd that gath- and we share ideas and it’s ers on a regular basis often nice for the kids to be toincludes additional friends gether. It’s a structured play…It’s nice to see them and their children. do things together.” Walters said, “…When

The supervisor asked if a tree could be removed because it WAVERLY TWP. – The blocks the sight of cars combudget for 2013 as published ing from Glenburn Road. was approved by Waverly James, along with several Township Supervisors at the others, surveyed the area and Dec. 10 meeting. disagreed that a tree needs to Public Works Director Tho- be removed. mas James will invite a repreInstead, James installed a sentative from PPL to visit the 22-foot STOP bar and painted township building about the a double yellow line on the purchase of a generator. The intersection. generator will control power Local recycling centers will in the municipal building, but now accept paper and cardwill not reach the equipment board in one bin. Recycling in the township garage. centers are accepting electronA supervisor from Glenic devices after a new state burn Township. approached policy refuses electronic deWaverly Township. about a vices in landfills. Electronics concern at the intersection of are accepted anytime with no Oakford and Glenburn roads. fee. BY BRITTNEY PIERCE Abington Journal Correspondent

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dent Keith Williams said he is pleased with the court’s decision. Continued from Page 1 “There comes a point where the court, attempted to discount Scranton’s claims that it one community shouldn’t needed the tax to be financial- have to be so reliant on the other for tax money and for ly solvent. The city mainrevenues,” Williams said. tained that it had exhausted “There need to be other plans all other forms of raising revenue and cutting costs and that should be developed and implemented where communeeded the tax to balance its ters don’t have to bear the budget. Clarks Green Council Presi- brunt of these expenses.”

PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS FOR NON-MARRRIED COUPLES

Prenuptial agreements are contracts commonly used by couples entering second marriages, who view them as useful estate planning tools. As unromantic as it may seem, prenuptial agreements also anticipate the possibility of divorce and dictate its terms. While “prenups” have traditionally been associated with married couples, they are no longer necessarily so. Unmarried couples have also increasingly been seeking legal protections through cohabitation agreements, which, like prenups, are designed to protect each person’s assets, address child-custody issues, and determine support obligations. According to a recent poll by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 39 percent of divorce attorneys have seen an increase in cohabitation agreements between live-in couples over the past five years.

Jake Walters, Kathy Platt, Calvin Platt, Evelyn Walters and Evie Walters craft sand art ornaments using sand and feathers in South Abington Township.

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Abington Heights senior Cassidy Henry took time to research the interests of several victims and create personalized sympathy cards.

school also observed a moment of silence for the victims at 9:30 a.m., almost the Continued from Page 1 exact time a gunman entered created the idea to send sym- the Connecticut school last week and began the shooting phony notes to the district. which killed 20 students and Staff members Virginia Grande and Patty Andrisani six adults. also helped organize the event. “It’s a subtle, but meaningful way to remember the lives that were lost,” Curra said. “The students really took a lot of time to write personalized messages.” According to Murray, the

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Bridge contest set to begin

Letters of invitation have been mailed to all public and private schools in the Northeast quadrant of Pa. by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Bridge Building Committee. Schools are invited to select three students to represent their school in a unique educational experience that requires no registration fee of the school or student participant as all expenses are covered by our sponsors. Students are encouraged to check with their teachers and/ or administration to obtain the particulars. Students, parents, teachers and administrators are asked to visit www.neparbdgblg.com for detailed information and specific information regarding the competition. The bridge building competition will be held Feb. 9, 2013 in the Viewmont Mall in Dickson City (Exit 191A of Interstate 81). Students and teachers interested in more information are encouraged to contact Donald Kieffer, regional director at Email: dhkieffer@gmail.com, phone: 570. 586.0197 The objective of the competition is to provide an educational learning experience for secondary students to apply their understanding of scientific and engineering principles to everyday experiences, in this case bridge structures. The program in turn hopes to encourage our youth to investigate career opportunities in science, technology, mathematics, and engineering. The first and second place regional winners are eligible to compete at the International Competition in Chicago, Ill. at a time and date to be announced later. Trophies/plaques are awarded to the first, sponsored by CECO Associates in memory of Angelo Rosati; second and third place winners in the competition. Certificates of participation and commemorative T-shirts are given to each participant in the regional competition. Trophies are also presented to the schools represented by the respective first, second and third place winners. Participants are also eligible for scholarships to local colleges/universities when they are available. A special “Architectural EXCELLENCE” award, in memory of Tomas Kovall, an Abington Heights physics teacher who died after a short and courageous battle with cancer, will also be presented Organizations interested in assisting the regional competition should contact Donald Kieffer at www.neparbdgblg.com, or via email at DHKIEFFER@ALUM.LHUP.EDU; phone 570. 586.0197; fax, 570. 587.1154 or cell 570. 561.3286.

ABINGTON JOURNAL PHOTOS/ELIZABETH BAUMEISTER

Winners of the Abington Heights High School 2012 Poetry Out Loud Competition Dec. 19, from left: Kate Glidewell, a sophomore, second place; Serena Deseta, a junior, first place and Jordan Rippon, a sophomore, third place.

DeSeta wins top prize

Legion members buy toys Members of The American Legion Post 953 of Nicholson have been a Secret Santa to area children. Shown, from left: Tom Adams (Commander), Dave Gohsler, Ralph Hanyon, Stan Majiaka and Joe Woolsey.

an award ceremony where first, second and third prize plaques were given out. Second prize was awarded Abington Heights High School junior Serena DeSeta won first place to sophomore Kate Glidewell and third prize to sophomore Jordan Ripin the school’s annual Poetry Out pon. Loud Competition, held Dec. 19 in DeSeta recited the poems “Ego” by the auditorium. Denise Duhamel and “Alone” by EdA panel of judges and a small gar Allan Poe. She will move on to audience listened to five students the regional competition at the recite two poems each during the competition, which was followed by WVIA Studio in February. BY ELIZABETH BAUMEISTER lbaumeister@theabingtonjournal.com

Abington Heights High School junior Serena DeSeta recites a poem during the school’s annual Poetry Out Loud Competition in the auditorium Dec. 19, for which she was awarded first place.

U of S to hold aid workshop The University of Scranton will conduct a financial aid workshop Jan. 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the fourth-floor Moskovitz Theater of the DeNaples Center. The workshop, presented by William Burke director

of financial aid, will include a review of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and academic scholarship and need-based assistance programs. The program will include information on federal and state-aid programs, and

student and parent loans. In the case of inclement weather, the workshop will be held Jan. 22, at the same time and location. Reserve you spot at www.scranton.edu/finaidworkshop.

Lackawanna County receives new vans Five new coordinated transportation vans have been added to the fleet and are on the road, serving the needs of the citizens of Lackawanna County. The vehicles, which cost $52,696 each, were purchased with Federal Highway Flex Money through COLTS. The 18 passenger vans have the capacity to hold three wheelchairs. Shown, from left: John Tomcho, Director of Coordinated Transportation; County Commissioners Patrick M. O’Malley, Corey D. O’Brien, Jim Wansacz and Robert Fiume, COLTS Director.

BBC hosts Christmas party

Shown, from left: Pam Berg, UNCs Emergency Services Supervisor; Elana Supanek, Olivia Arcuri, Daniel Knelly, Tara Crum, PTA President; Kohl Lindaman and Gabe Pietryka.

Students host food drive

Students in kindergarten through fourth grade at South Abington Elementary School recently participated in a food drive to benefit United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s (UNC) emergency food and clothing bank, Angel’s Attic.

Pennsylvania Extruded Tube Company (PEXCO) observed its 20th Children’s Christmas party December 1 at Baptist Bible College, Clarks Summit. The party was organized by Abington Heights juniors Maria Sunick and Francesca Toth for their school’s community project. The event was open to the employees children, grandchildren and retired employees.

Pennstar Bank supports United Way Pre-K program Pennstar Bank presented the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties with a check for $5,000 in support of the United Way’s Pre-Kindergarten Scholarship program. This financial commitment is part of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit program which allows eligible businesses to receive tax credits that are then directed to approved Pre-K Scholarship Organizations. Shown above, from left, are: Gary Drapek, president of United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties and Joseph P Migliorino, Pennstar Bank Senior Vice President.

COLLEGE NEWS Several students from our area are in their first semester as Blue Hens at the University of Delaware, including: George Buckbee, Sarah Fulton, Nicole Kozar, Brian Mattern, Michael Pacyna, all of Clarks Summit; John Loboda, Waverly; Matthew Stroney, Dalton and Brian Vietz, Clarks Green.

Shown, from left: Pudge Adcroft, Tim Clancy and Derrick A. Davis.

AHHS students honored for academic success

Six Abington Heights High School students were named 2012 National Merit Commended Students. They are Evan Eckersley, Taylor Ross, Will Swisher, Amelia Oon, Kaylee Kline and Madeline McNichols These students have received letters of commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation in recognition of their outstanding academic promise. Commended Students are named on the basis of a nationally applied Selection Index score.

Keystone College students visit seniors Volunteers from Keystone College, La Plume made a trip to the Abington Manor to spread holiday cheer with the residents. Some of the volunteers wore costumes during a Christmas Show.

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Jasper Paci, Olyphant, plays live music at Duffy’s Cafe in Clarks Summit during Dec. 14 Art Walk events.

Live music, illustrations featured at Art Walk

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Duffy’s Cafe also displayed visual arts on display by local artist, Beth Tyrrell, Scranton.

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Visual Arts/ Performing Arts B&B Art Gallery Exhhibit, through the end of December, at 222 Northern Blvd, S Abington Twp. Featuring artwork created by northeastern Pa. artists, including featured artist Joe Kluck and Maureen Van Nostrand, Rita Eddy, Chris Lathrop, Jan Winemiller, Paul Kaulfers, Lesli Van Zanderbergen and Kirk Van Zanderbergen. Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 - 5 p.m. Kluck will give a presentation called “Chalk Talk” Jan. 6, at 2 p.m. Info: bnbartgallery.com or 585.2525.

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ABOVE AND INSET BELOW: Monica Pacyna, 17, of Clarks Summit, was named WVIA Artist of the Week for the week of Dec. 16 22 and starred in a one-minute television spot on her work. Her work is shown here.

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onica Pacyna, 17, of Clarks Summit, was named WVIA Artist of the Week for the week of Dec. 16 - 22 and starred in a one-minute television spot on her work. Pacyna, an Abington Heights High School senior, primarily uses pencil and colored pencils for her drawings. Her favorite artist is American painter and illustrator Norman RockPacyna well. She hasn’t chosen a college, but she plans to study architecture, she said. The young artist wants to focus on restoring old houses or building new environmentally -friendly structures. “It just makes me feel that Kresge I should work that much harder now, being recognized,” Pacyna said of the award. Ryan Kresge, 18, of Clarks Summit, was also named one of WVIA Artists of the Week for the same week as Pacyna. Kresge plays cello in the Abing-

ton Heights High School orchestra. He said he was grateful to be chosen, especially because there are many deserving musicians at his school. “I’ve been playing [cello] seriously for the past four years,” he said. “I had originally touched the cello in fifth grade, but I picked it back up.” The cellist, who said he plays a little guitar, said he isn’t quite sure why he selected the cello as a child. “I don’t know. I just really like playing cello,” he said. “It’s the stringed instrument that most closely represents the range of the human voice.” Kresge said his favorite composer is Austrian composer Gustav Mahler, who lived in the 19th and 20th centuries. Kresge said he played Mahler’s “Symphony No. 1” over the summer. He described that concert as an almost spiritual experience. “The experience of playing that symphony really opened my eyes to

the wealth of playing classical music,” he said. The Abington Heights senior said will major in environmental studies in college, but that he wants to continue playing music. “I’d love to find an ensemble to play in.” The WVIA television spots were “designed to call attention to high school students who have excelled in the study of the arts,” according to the television station’s website.

With the new year approaching, I always like to take a moment to reflect upon all that has happened over the past year as well as look forward to the coming year. During those reflections, I usually end up making a new year’s resolution or two. Now mind you, these resolutions are not always kept, but one resolution that I have found to be easy to honor is to learn and try new things. For instance, last year I made that resolution and learned how to make jewelry when I took a couple of jewelry-making classes at the Dietrich. Through those classes I found out how relaxing that hobby was. This year I have taken a few more jewelry making classes including Kumihimo Beading and Brick Stick Earrings and discovered that I really want to continue expanding my knowledge on the subject. For 2013, I am once again going to make a resolution to try and learn new things. If you plan on making that a goal too, I recommend looking to the Dietrich Theater. We offer a host of classes and events for all ages to enjoy. This January and February middle school and high school students will have the opportunity to explore all aspects of theatre arts in our After School Theatre Arts Program. During this program, students will create their own scripts, props and costumes; learn about stage managing, movement, lighting and sound and will perform their production for an audience on the Dietrich stage. This eight-week program will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 2 through Feb. 23 from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m. Led by drama coach Jennifer Jenkins, admission is free. You can’t beat that! Right? Call the Dietrich at 570.996.1500 to register. Space is limited. For adults, we will be starting up two new yoga classes in January. On Wednesdays, Jan. 2 through Feb. 6 from 10 to 11:15 a.m., registered yoga teacher Donna Fetzko will be back to teach Simply Yoga. This form of exercise promotes overall health, strengthens the body, improves flexibility, increases energy and can decrease stress. Classes are suitable for all levels of experience and will be presented in the user-friendly YogaFit style. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes, bring a mat or towel, and water. Admission is $60 for a series of six consecutive classes or drop in at $15 per class. We will also be offering Kundalini Yoga with instructor Barbara Tierney in the new year. Classes will be held on Saturdays, Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2 and 9 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. In this series you will experience the gifts that Kundalini yoga, as taught by Yogi Bhajan, has to offer as you explore breath, See Movies, Page 11

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A yearend purchase at the Abington Community Library has been described as a “mustread” for parents of youngsters from elementary through high school years who are actively involved in sports programs. “Parenting Young Athletes” was co-authored by two professors of psychology who serve on the faculty at the University of Washington. Dr. Frank L. Small and Dr. Ronald E. Smith write from experience on child development, sport psychology, and sports medicine, translating their knowledge into a practical “how-to” guide that assists parents in ensuring that their sons and daughters get the most out of youth sports. They address such issues as promoting achievement in all areas of life, choosing the right sports program, helping children cope with disappointment and performance anxiety, applying positive principles of coaching and character-building, and recognizing and preventing bullying and abuse. The book is in the adult non-fiction collection at the library. New Novels Available in Both Print and Audiobook Versions “Dear Life: Stories,” by Alice Munro. In story after story, Munro illumines the moment a life is forever altered by a chance encounter or an action not taken, or by a simple twist of fate that turns a person out of his or her accustomed path and into a new way of being and thinking. Most of the stories take place in small Canadian towns around Lake Huron, where the author grew up. “The Inn at Rose Harbor,” by Debbie Macomber. Young war widow, Jo Marie Rose, purchases a local bed-and-breakfast in Cedar Cove ready to begin her life anew. The inn holds more surprises than Jo Marie can imagine. “The Twelve,” by Justin Cronin. One hundred years in the future, Amy and others fight on for humankind’s salvation, unaware that the rules have changed with a vision of the future infinitely more horrifying than man’s extinction. “Summer Breeze,” by Nancy Thayer. The lives of three women unexpectedly intertwine during a summer on Dragonfly Lake. Each will experience romance, temptation and self-discovery: thirtyyear old mother, Morgan O’Keefe, New York career woman, Natalie Reynolds, and Bella Barnaby, who quit her job in Texas to return home to help out her large, boisterous family. The library will close at 5 p.m. Dec. 31. And will be closed New Year’s day. The Abington Community Library is located at 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Visit our website, www.lclshome.org/abington to register online for events or call the library at (570) 587-3440. Don’t have a library card? Register for one at http://www.lclshome.org/ libraryinfo/library_card_reg.asp.

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‘Father Christmas’ preaches quality time Novelist Eyre Price, a former Clarks Summit resident, found success when he published his debut novel, “Blues Highway Blues.” Nearly six months after the book’s initial release, the novel’s sales have picked up some steam, owing to new recognition. He is shown here in St. Louis.

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ovelist Eyre Price, a former Clarks Summit resident, found success when he published his debut novel, “Blues Highway Blues.” Nearly six months after the book’s initial release, the novel’s sales have picked up some steam, owing to new recognition. The website Blues 411 published a glowing review in September. The review calls the novel a “merry musical jigsaw puzzle with a well- crafted set of characters that make the merry way all the more merrier...Price has created a very rare bird with ‘Blues Highway Blues.’” This month the website named the novel the best blues book of the year. Amazon.com named the book to its list of 100 Kindle books for $3.99 or less for December. Price said both the award and the Amazon listing led to an uptick in sales for the book. “That was a huge boost,” he said. “It’s kind of been a nice one-two punch for the book.” Price, who now lives in central Illinois, has received recognition from another quarter as well. Writer’s Digest interviewed Price for a story on debut authors for its January edition, which is available now. The author can’t rest on his laurels, though, because he has a threebook deal with his publisher, Thomas & Mercer. But he’s not that kind of writer. Price is a bit of a literary workhorse, writing five to six nights a week. Plying his craft, he said, is the only way he knows how to be successful. He has already finished the second book in the series, “Rock Island Rock,” and he plans to begin work on the third installment in the series in January—after he completes another, unrelated novel. “We just knocked out

the second book of the three-book series,” Price said. “We’re ahead of schedule. “There was not a lot of sleep for the last couple of months,” he said. “We worked hard to get it out on that timetable.” Price hopes to achieve even more success with his follow-up efforts. The same characters from “Blues Highway Blues” populate “Rock Island Rock.” The supernatural elements from the first book begin to intensify, he said. “It’s the same characters, it picks up two weeks after the action of ‘Blues Highway Blues,’” he said. “The problems that they had in ‘Blues Highway Blues,’ it’s hard to outrun those kind of problems.” The writer talked a little bit about his experience of writing the second installment in the series with his audience’s reaction lurking in the background of his mind. Most of the reviews were positive, but as with all novels, there were naysayers. “It’s been an education just seeing how the book’s been received,” he said. “I think writing the book was infinitely harder because you knew straight off that people were going to read it. It wasn’t a private endeavor.” He said some of the critical voices began to dog him as he began work on the second novel. But after a speech he gave to his son about his writing assignment for school, Price realized that he should take his own advice. “In writing you can’t be concerned about what people will think of it,” he told his son. The lifelong writer said he’s very happy and feels fortunate to be writing for a living. “Right now I’m making money for my writing,” he said. “In these times and in this changing industry, if you can do that, it’s a beautiful thing.”

‘Merry’wood music at Allied Students from Marywood University Music Therapy Program recently performed at Allied Services in the annual Christmas show and Passion Play with clients of vocational day services for severely and profoundly developmentally disabled. Shown, from left, front: Stephanie Coppola and Casie Esposito; Second row: Lois Yeust; Sarah Yeust; Joanna Strefeler; Anna Rennekamp; Cheryl Ellsworth, Music Therapist, Marywood University; and Bryce Cline; Back row: Bob Ames, Vice President, Community Services, and Bill Conaboy, Esq., President/CEO, Allied Services.

It’s not too late to enjoy a gift from Father Christmas. Last year, someone with a lot of time on his hands calculated that Santa Claus had visited more than 5 billion children, so I imagine the jolly old elf had only nanoseconds to write, text or tweet his thanks for the milk and cookies kids put out for him on Christmas Eve. But once upon a time, life moved at a slower pace, and the children in one English family enjoyed an extraordinary correspondence with Father Christmas, courtesy of their father, J.R.R. Tolkien. Beginning in 1920, when his eldest child, John, was three years old, and continuing for more than 20 years, until his youngest, Priscilla, grew too old to hang up her stocking, Tolkien wrote marvelously inventive and elaborately illustrated letters to his brood in the name of Father Christmas. Today, you and the children you love can share these letters, thanks to the revised third edition of “Letters from Father Christmas,” edited by Baille Tolkien. I discovered an earlier edition of this charming book when my children were little, and each night of that December, we read a letter together. Inspired by the book, I helped Santa Claus write an illustrated letter to my kids. They enjoyed it, but they told me that Santa’s drawings weren’t as good as the ones he sent the Tolkien youngsters. “Well, he’s much older now,” I said, in an effort to excuse my sub-par artwork. Father Christmas made similar excuses to the Tolkien children, explaining in an early letter that his penmanship was shaky because he was 1,927 years old. His writing may have been squiggly, but Tolkien’s wit was sharp, and you’ll get a kick out of Father Christmas’s elaborate tales of life at the North Pole – complete with weather reports. The greatest source of mirth in the letters is the North Polar Bear, who is Father Christmas’s somewhat dim-witted, always

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movement and mantra leading you into a deep connection with your own truth. According to Barbara, “Kundalini yoga is challenging to everyone yet can be done by everyone.” Admission is $40 for a series of four classes or drop in at $15 per class. If you are more interested in visual arts, Steve Colley will be offering a new class for adults in January called Recycled Glass Artwork. Based on what he has learned from creating unique recycled glass designs, Steve will share various techniques for working with glass such as slumping, casting and mold making as you create your own glass masterpieces. Classes will be held on Mondays, Jan. 7 through 28 from 7to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $65 for a four class series including supplies. Students just need to provide their own safety glasses. Visit the Dietrich’s website www.dietrichtheater.com or request a brochure in the mail for a full listing of Dietrich classes and events. From all of us at the Dietrich, we wish you and yours a happy and healthy 2013. As you can see, the Dietrich is so much more than the movies!

hungry, and often trouble-causing helper. Polar Bear’s shenanigans lead to all manner of comical disasters, but it is his clumsily pawed editorial comments in the letters’ margins that provide the most fun for readers. As the Tolkien boys learn to write, Polar Bear’s penmanship improves too, but his spelling remains…well, see for yourself in his note from 1929: “We have had hevy snow and sum of our messengers got buerried and sum lost: that is whi you have not herd lately,” he explains. Tolkien’s story telling ability is in fine form in the letters, and young readers will love the many characters that appear in them. Polar Bear is joined by his nephews, the Man-in-the-Moon, the Snow Man (Santa’s gardener), and assorted Snow Boys, elves, helpful red gnomes, and nasty, toy-stealing goblins. Later, some of the letters are penned by Ilbereth, Father Christmas’s secretary, an officious fellow for whom Polar Bear has little affection. As Tolkien warms to his task, the letters evolve into tales of Polar Bear’s many accidents and indiscretions, goblin attacks, and exciting adventures in the caves and tunnels beneath the North Pole, along with descriptions of bonfires, fireworks, ice skating parties, and feasts. Grown up readers will appreciate the way the letters echo real-life events. Some of the missives take on a somber note, ac-

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knowledging the hard times English families endured. In 1931, Father Christmas tells his readers: “…if you find that not many of the things you asked for have come…remember that this Christmas all over the world there are a terrible number of poor and starving people. I…have had to do some collecting of food and clothes, and toys too, for the children whose fathers and mothers cannot give them any, sometimes not even dinner.” In the midst of World War II, Father Christmas tells Priscilla that not many children have written to him. “I expect it is because of this horrible war,” he laments, noting that he and his friends at the North Pole have been troubled by goblin attacks. While the letters are marvelous, what makes the book so special are the illustrations that accompany them. Often Tolkien divides his drawings into horizontal panels. In1926, for example, the top panel shows flames from an explosion that occurred when Polar Bear unleashed two years’ worth of “Rory Bory Aylis” fireworks at once. The middle panel shows the unrepentant bear laughing while Father Christmas chases the runaway reindeer spooked by the explosion, and the bottom panel depicts the year, along with moons and stars against a black background. I especially love the images of the stamps Tolkien drew on the envelopes. With their rich reds, oranges, greens and blacks and striking composition, the stamps are tiny works of art. “Letters from Father Christmas” is, in the end, a touching example of a gifted father’s devotion to his children. In today’s busy world, it reminds us that, although we may not have Tolkien’s artistic and literary talents, we still can give children the gift of our attention and time. Jane Julius Honchell, who resides in Glenburn Twp., is a well-known features writer and columnist. She is an associate professor at Keystone College, La Plume, where she serves as Director of Theater. "See Jane Read" appears monthly in The Abington Journal.

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Lady Comets battle Pittston in non-league play BY TOM ROBINSON For the Abington Journal

YATESVILLE – Abington Heights nearly erased an early 15-point deficit against an unbeaten team before falling short Saturday afternoon, Dec. 22, in a 57-45, non-league girls basketball loss at Pittston Area. The Lady Comets closed within two points in the second quarter and one point in the third quarter, but never regained the lead after scoring the game’s first four points. “That start hurt us,” Lady Comets coach Vince Bucciarelli said. “They outhustled us in the first quarter. I had to take the press off because they getting the ball up the floor.” Caitie Nealon hit a long 3pointer to open the second quarter and a longer one a minute later to start the comeback attempt. The Lady Comets, who fell to 4-3 going into the Lynett Memorial Tournament, then the start of league play. “I’m proud of our girls and the way they came in the last three quarters,” Bucciarelli said. “We missed some opportunities. But, it was a good exhibition game to get us ready for the league. “That’s why we put teams like this on the schedule.” Monmouth recruit Mia Hopkins led Pittston Area to its win with 22 points, nine rebounds and five assists. On the defensive end, she had game-high totals of six blocked shots and five steals without committing a foul until the final minute. Abington Heights committed nine turnovers while falling behind, 23-8, after one quarter. Katherine Rosencrance completed a streak of10 straight points, then had the last three

points when the run extended to 15-2. Rosencrance also held Hopkins scoreless during that stretch to reduce the deficit to 25-23. Hopkins averages 22.5 per game. When Rosencrance was called for three fouls in 24 seconds, she headed to the bench. Pittston Area scored five straight points, including three by Hopkins, to end the half with a 30-23 lead. “We had a good second quarter, but then we rushed a couple of shots at the end of the quarter and, instead of being down two, we were down seven,” Bucciarelli said. Caitie Nealon, who finished with a team-high15 points, had five more points and an assist during a10-2 run early in the second half to close the gap to 34-33. Pittston Area answered with seven straight points and Abington Heights never got closer than six the rest of the way. Rosencrance finished with12 points. Breanna Toro added eight points,10 rebounds and five blocked shots. Melanie Coles had six points and five steals. Pittston Area, which had won its previous four games by at least 20 points each, improved to 6-0. The Lady Comets played another Wyoming Valley Conference opponent two days earlier and came away with a 51-27 win over Tunkhannock. Blair Cacciamani had10 of her11points in the first half. Coles had five of her10 points in the first quarter when Abington Heights raced to an18-3 lead.

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Blair Cacciamani dribbles around Easton Ashby of Pittston Area as she drives to the hoop for 2-points.

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Scranton Prep’s, Mia Nonnenberg, warms up for the Cavaliers swim meet versus the Holy Redeemer Royals held Dec. 20 at The University of Scranton.

No treading water for Prep junior Record-breaking swimmer credits teammates, family

the same time they help her in the long run as well. Her two training partners, Katie and Niko, are two people she’s really pulled along, but at the same time they’ve pushed her.” Thier said he has done his best to challenge Nonnenberg in practice BY CORY BURRELL port her, including her parents, Marty and hopes it will help her reach her Abington Journal Correspondent and Linda, and her brother, Matt, full potential. who also swam in high school. In Thursday’s meet against Holy “We ask her to go outside her com“No matter what, they are always Redeemer High School, Mia Nonfort zone and be doing things in adnenberg (Scranton) of Scranton Prep there,” Nonnenberg said. “Whether vance of her actually doing the things my meet is good or bad, they are set a school record in the 100 freesthat she accomplished,” Thier said. always there to support me.” tyle with a :53.25 time, won two “Her ultimate goal is the highest She also said she appreciates the individual events and participated in support from her teammates, such as level, which is nationals…She needs two winning relay teams. to keep her sights set on the highest In other words, just another day in Niko Lastauskas and Katie Voitik, thing she is capable of doing.” who constantly push and encourage the pool for the standout junior. Nonnenberg is also eyeing more After last season’s nationally-recog- her to reach her best. immediate goals she can achieve “I don’t think without them I would nized efforts, Nonnenberg is ready before national competition starts up be able to stick with it,” Nonnenberg for even better results this year. again. She said she is working toward said. “This is a sport you can’t do Nonnenberg burst onto the top of placing first at the state competition alone. You need somebody to keep the local swimming scene last year, in her events after coming close last you motivated during practice. It’s a where she set several school records, lot of time that you put into it and it’s year. including the 200 individual medley great to have people there that you “I’m really looking into getting a and the 500 freestyle. After the high know are doing the same thing as state win,” Nonnenberg said. “I was school season ended, Nonnenberg so close last year with my second and you.” continued competing with Blue DolScranton Prep coach Joe Thier said third-place finishes. That’s my main phin Aquatics, where she qualified goal for the season.” Nonnenberg’s “Diligence and wilfor the USA Swimming 2012 Speedo lingness at practice” play a big role It will take even more work for Junior National in the 400 IM. Nonnenberg to continue her sensanot only in Nonnenberg’s own suc“Starting out swimming, I just cess, but the success of the team as a tional run, not only at the district and wanted to have fun with it,” Nonstate levels but nationals as well. whole. nenberg said. “I’m just happy that I Nonnenberg said she is more than “She is a great asset for her teamam having this much success, not willing and able to meet these chalmates,” Thier said. “There’s a lot of only for myself but for the team.” reasons why the other kids are being lenges and reach her goals. For all the individual accomplish“You just need to know that in the pulled up and (one of the reasons is) ments, Nonnenberg said she gives a because of her. They are kind of ral- end it’s all going to pay off,” Nonnenberg said. great deal of credit to those who sup- lying and feeding off of her, and at

Lady Chiefs outlast Lady Lions That’s one of the things we looking to get better at.” Lakeland’s strong defensive FACTORYVILLE- Breann Clauss-Walton scored 10 of her effort sparked their offense. The Lady Chiefs scored 18 game-high 20 points in the third quarter to spark Lakeland points in the third quarter. Natalie Tuffy, who finished the to a 61-41 victory over Lackagame with 17 points, six assists wanna Trail in a non-league and five rebounds, hit her first game Dec. 18. The junior forof three 3-pointers as part of a ward added nine rebounds and 9-2 run. two steals. “I think the constant pressure The Lady Chiefs forced nine that we present wears on a first quarter turnovers to gain team as the game goes on,” an 18-9 lead. After the Lady Walton said. “If we can be paLions tied the score at 6 with tient on offense, we’re gonna 2:30 remaining, Lakeland finished the quarter on a 12-3 run. get good looks and Breann had the hot hand tonight.” Lakeland had five more takeSenior guard Alissa Steier aways in the second quarter contributed eight points and and led 29-20 at the half. seven assists for Lakeland. “The pressure is going to be Freshman Kayla Agentowicz the key to our season,” Lakeadded six points and seven reland head coach Pat Walton bounds for the Lady Chiefs. said. “We started off slow toClauss-Walton believed the night. Pressure causes points team’s balance on offense leads for us. With turnovers, we get extra possessions with the ball. to its success.

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Lakeland forward Breann Clauss-Walton scored a game-high 20 points.

“We have good guards and post players who can play inside and out,” she said. Melissa Grimm led the Lady Lions with 17 points, 13 rebounds and two blocks. Brianna Smarkusky added 11 points, eight rebounds and four blocks for Lackawanna Trail. Walton praised the Lady Lions tenacity on the court throughout the game. “They’re scrappy, they’re physical, and they go to the offensive boards,” he said. “They gave us fits on our press. We’re a decent pressing team and a couple times they went through it like a hot knife through butter.” Lakeland (4-2) will travel to Holy Cross High School Jan. 2 for a 7:15 tipoff. Lackawanna Trail (0-5) will travel to Riverside High School Dec. 26 for PHOTOS COURTESY ALICE STUFFLE an 8 p.m. tipoff. Lackawanna Trail’s Melissa Grimm takes a foul shot.

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OBITUARY Margaret Ann Williams Cheponis December 15, 2012

Margaret Ann Williams Cheponis, R.N., 83, of South Abington Twp., died Saturday, Dec. 15, at Allied Skilled Nursing Facility. She was the widow of Joseph John Cheponis, who died in 2000. The couple had been married 50 years. Born Dec. 6, 1929, in Kingston, daughter of the late Francis J. and Loretta Dettmore-Siegle Williams, she was a graduate of GAR High School, Wilkes-Barre, and she received her nursing degree from Nesbitt Hospital School of Nursing, Kingston. She was a resident of Elmhurst for many years before moving to the Virgin Islands in 1979, returning to South Abington Twp. in 1991. She was a registered nurse, having been employed at Mercy Hospital,

Scranton and St. Mary’s Villa, Elmhurst. Margaret also taught nursing at Scranton Vocational and Technical School, where she enjoyed educating others entering the field of nursing. She was a member of Our Lady of the Snows Parish, Clarks Summit. Surviving are a daughter, Ann Marie Mahlmann and husband, Jack, South Abington Twp.; a son, Michael Cheponis and wife, Terry, Pottstown; seven grandchildren; nieces and nephews.She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Loretta Cheponis; and two brothers, Frank and Paul J. Williams. The funeral will be Saturday, Dec. 22, with a memorial Mass at 1:30 p.m. in Our Lady of the Snows Church, 301 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Interment, Hickory Grove Cemetery, at the convenience of the family.

Pisano, Morgan Reiner, Dylan Reynolds, Jessica K. Rickwood, Jordan M. Rippon, William Roditski, Jacob Ross, Jessa Sablan, Shook, Johanna G. Show, Autumn Shumaker, Eric Salerno, Taylor J. Schirra, Cassandra A. Schlosser, Jonathan A. Schmidt, Andrew C. Sarah Sickler, Maaz Siddiqui, Catherine R. Schoen, Phillip A. Schoen, Erin E. SchumachSimakaski, Noah Sirianni, Nicholas B. Skierer, Michael R. Sebastian, Daimen Seid, Noah kowski, Emily M. Smith, Stephen Sokalsky, A. Shapiro, Joseph A. Sileo, Rachel Smertz, Savannah Solan, Zachary S. Spangenberg, Maria Smith, Corey Sochovka, David J. Ellie Sullum, Abigale E. Sutton, Robert M. Sorokanich, Melissa A. Spencer, Kessyde Swift, Jason J. Tinsley, Timothy Toro, Stiles, Carla E. Stillwagon, Jordan M. StranieCassandra A. Toth, Claire Traweek, Mariah E. ri, Leah E. Stuenzi, Michael B. Sullivan, Tulaney, Sidney Tung, Tyler N. Walter, Melissa B. Wasserman, Devyn Wylam, Rachel Hunter L. Suraci, Anthony V. Sylvester, Sean C. Terrinoni, Elizabeth Thornton, Eden M. E. Yannuzzi, Chase C. Yarns, Rhys J. Yarns, Tinkelman, Francesco Torresani, Leo C. Tully, Tiana E. Yarns, Trey D. Yarns, Landon York Sarah E. Uhranowsky, MariKay VanFleet, and Shiqi Zhou. Regina M. Volpe, James M. Voyce, Perrine Grade 10 Wasser, Chase Wickenheiser, Anna C. Tyra Abdalla, Brett S. Andrisani, Joseph Wildner, Christopher D. Williams, Michael J. Arcangelo, Elizabeth Bamford, Andrew K. Wynn and Brendan Yesil. Barren, Matthew Barrett, Nicholas F. BeckGrade 11 ish, Celeste Belknap, Bobbi S. Benson, Lauren M. Archbald, Grace M. Arnold, Zachary J. Bird, Christopher A. Blacker, Danielle Barrasse, Brittany S. Barrows, Mallory Brayer, Cameron Buckbee, Nicole A. Campbell, Mia Caputo, Nora Caputo, Jessica Sebastian Barry, Sarah Beamish, Cierra Beck, Sierra D. Berardelli, Erika L. Beyrent, M. Cerra, Shreyas Chandragiri, Andrew Noah Bianchi, Kyle Blasi, Kyle Bormann, Chow, Christopher Clark, Amanda L. ColKrista A. Brickel, Samuel D. 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Ksiazek, Kelly N. Kwolek, Kaitlyn A. Karam, Luke A. Kazmierski, Tarek Khalil, Lacey, Nathan R. Langan, Nathan L. LaubSamuel D. Kontz, Kristara Kopicki, Nicholas ham, Mark Lazar, Calvin Lee, Patrick J. G. Ksiazek, Andrew P. Kuzma, Zia Lawrence, Lenahan, Sarah Lingle, Amber Loomis, Justin P. Levy, Spenser R. Lionetti, Kelsey A. Michael P. Lynn, Kelly G. McHugh, Kathleen Loughney, Nina Lyubechansky, Kevin S. M. McMahon, Abigail J. McMinn, Alyssa Malone, Alexa R. Matillano, Anthony Matsell, McMinn, Alanna C. Mecca, Elizabeth A. Melliand, Michelle Mensah, Sarah A. Mensah, Richard A. McDermott, Ryan J. McDonald, William Messler, Kelly Mitchell, Corey MoletDominick L. Mitchell, Matthew Molinaro, Bianca C. Montes, Samuel J. Morano, Ronald sky, Abby Monczewski, Matthew R. Monteleone, Morgan Muller, Brenden J. Murphy, J. Moschorak, James Negvesky, Jerome M. Jerry Murray, Joseph L. Murray, Audra F. Nidoh, Nicole Olver, Michelle J. Pacyna, Nealon, Catherine Nealon, Maura Nealon, Matthew W. Parry, Molly Pash, William B. Christabel G. Newman, Claire E. Notarianni, Petty, Martha S. Phillips, Alexandra A.

Elyse A. Notarianni, Paige M. Notarianni, Eric M. Onofrey, Jennifer L. Page, Julia Pagnani, Morgan C. Palmiter, Gregory J. Pascale, Michael Pfister, Abigail M. Pipcho, Adrienne S. Pitchford, Kyle Pitts, Alivia Plevyak, Kevin Quinn, Thomas A. Racek, Benjamin Rarrick, Andrew P. Rebensky, Roy J. Renninger, Brennah Riley, Katherine R. Roberts, Sean Rock, Nicholas Rose, Emma Ross, Ashley K. Rozelle, Scott Salmon, Shane D. Schake, Ian B. Schobel, Kevin Schumacher, Dylan M. Sebring, Kathleen Shedlock, Jack Show, Stephen Shumaker, Urwa Siddiqui, Bradley M. Smertz, Mason K. Spangler, Daniel L. Stevens, Noah Strony, Allison E. Stroyan, Kevin D. Suh, Maria Sunick, Chloe Sweeney, Ashley Tarabek, Michael Thiel, Kyle K. Tierney, Breanna Toro, Francesca Toth, Shirley Tung, Samuel Vale, Tyler VanGorder, Alyssa R. Vielee, Elizabeth E. Walker, Sarah E. Walsh, Katharine Wardach, Bridget C. Welsh, Megan E. Werner, Justin White, Kenneth V. White, Casey E. Wrobel and Marissa Yannuzzi. Grade 12 Allison M. Abdalla, Brandon J. Addeo, Sean R. Albright, Jake G. Arnold, Doaa H. Atamna, Marc A. Balzani, Jason S. Bamford, Emily L. Barrett, Grayson D. Basalyga, Madeline M. Belknap, Natalie H. Belknap, Brianna Benson, Heather M. Bloom, Michelle M. Bohenek, Ellen K. Brown, Jacob A. Brown, Kelsey J. Brown, Celine A. Brunetti, Joseph M. Brutico, Matthew T. Bruzzano, Troy M. Bunnell, Margaret R. Carter, Sierra N. Caswell, Paul A. Cheng, Peter J. Cheng, Melianie A. Coles, Patrick Conahan, Gerald R. Connor, Sean M. Conway, Sean P. Corcoran, Cali M. Crapella, Emily P. Davis, Taylor E. Davis, Alexandra E. DeQueiroz, Samantha Dench, Colleen M. Devine, Ryan M. Devine, Jennifer A. Drazba, Evan Eckersley, James C. Egan, Paige N. Eisenlohr, Kevin C. Elwell, Rachel L. Ezrin, Kasey M. Feather, Megan E. Fellows, Christian J. Ferreira, Connor J. Fialko, Andrew J. Fiegleman, Gina R. Fiore, Ryan J. Fiorillo, William P. Fitzgerald, Steven R. Floyd, Tara Foley, Heidi J. Frantz, John L. Fruehan, Kristie J. Furiosi, David A. Galaydick, Rebecca A. Gervais, Shomik N. Ghosh, Maria B. Gibson, Rhiannon M. Gray, Matthew J. Gronsky, Patrick J. Haggerty, Lindsey A. Hannigan, Katrina A. Helcoski, Kory P. Helcoski, Cassidy R. Henry, Jamie C. Henzes, Kellan E. Hirschler, Max H. Hollander, Geoffrey M. Hoyt, Peter G. Hubbard, Mary C. Jakes, Victoria E. Jeschke, Thomas E. Jubon, Martha K. Kairis, Mohamed Kasim, Ryan J. Kiernan, Paige L. Kinney, Rebekah K. Kisser, Brynn L. Kizer, Corryn B. Klien, Kaylee R. Kline, Kyle R. Kocsis, Jason D. Kohn, Alicia K. Kohut, Nicholas A. Kremp, Ryan J. Kresge, Jessica A. Kurey, Holly L. LaCapra, Jo-

Home Instead supports Keystone sports management The Clarks Summit office of Home Instead Senior Care recently presented a donation to the Sports Management and Recreation Team (SMART) at Keystone College. Shown, from left, are:

Terry Wise, Associate Professor and SMART Advisor; Jessica Engel, Home Instead Senior Care Marketing & Sales Manager; Kenny Heater,Keystone College Senior and President of SMART.

Honor Roll Abington Heights High School annonces its first quarter Honor Roll for the 2012-2013 school year. Grade 9 Samuel E. Arnold, Fahad Ashraf, Byonne Atamna, Gabriel Azevedo, James Barrett, Riley T. Barrett, Brett S. Barrows, Anna Baruffaldi, Meghan L. Beahan, Taylor M. Bender, Holly A. Beppler, Taya Black-Kobrynich, Maanasa Boini, Emily Bonsick, Hannah Braid, Grant Brand, Kristina M. Bruzzano, Jennifer Burkey, Alexandra Calvey, Katie M. Carlin, Sahas C. Chandragiri, Ally E. Christman, Samantha Chrysler, Cameron J. Cleary, Thomas S. Clifton, Jared M. Cohen, Madeleine A. Cohen, Brendan Conahan, Nikitha Dalavai, Carly J. Danoski, Mark DeSeta, Lauren M. Dempsey, Maura I. Dickinson, Jillian Doran, Dylan H. Eisenlohr, Dominique C. Emmett, Murray S. Fallk, Emily Fazio, Joseph C. Fazio, Alex A. Figueroa, Colin R. Florey, Cuinn T. Foley, Brandon R. Fritsch, Joseph D. Fulton, Matthew A. Galaydick, Alyssa M. Garbin, Philip T. Gattorna, Hannah Gaul, Kyle Gerrity, Georden Gesford, Lindsay A. Getz, Abby M. Gilman, Jeramie R. Glynn, Jacob S. Graziano, Adrianna L. Green, Kathryn A. Green, Kara A. Greskovic, Andrew Haggerty, Grace E. Hambrose, Paige E. Harris, Emma H. Henzes, Carolyn M. Hickman, John P. Hildebrand, Tait Hoffmeier, Jordan Hollander, Brooks Houck, Nicole Howells, Kevin Hu, Matthew K. Hughes, Jacob B. Ingalls, Nadeen M. Jafar, Andrew Jalowiec, Anneliese Jewell, Isabella Jones, Samuel P. Jubon, Faith Judson, Patrick G. Kelly, Colin Klingman, Abbey M. Knoepfel, Courtney Kocsis, Amanda L. Kohut, Jason A. Kontz, Lauren Kuchinski, Carly N. LaCoe, David A. Larar, Nadiya A. Latif, Jared S. Levinson, Marissa G. Lewis, Richard M. Ling, Katherine Lingle, Jacob A. Linker, Samuel D. Linker, Sondra G. Lionetti, Jamie L. Loughney, Samuel MacGregor, Anisha Mallik, Jack J. Malone, Caroline Mattise, John P. McGarry, Matthew Mecca, Hannah Mendo, Olivia Mendo, Ashley M. Mercado, Dominick J. Miller, Tyler L. Milo, Rachael V. Muir, Raeva Mulloth, Rishi Mulloth, Enis Murta, Kyle S. Napierala, Daniel F. Neary, Peter M. Nolan, Noah O’Donnell, Benjamin Oon, Brandon Ostrowski, Heather J. Page, Shahil K. Patel, Olivia Perez, Melissa J. Perfilio, Elisabeth G. Phillips, Evan C. Phillips, Ana P. Prahalad, Jared Rasmussen, Manon S. Riley, Matthew C. Robinson, Lorran Rodrigues, Taylor E. Rose, Sean Salmon, Susan Scappatura, Cayden M. Scarantino, Sydney E. Schilpp, Sloane V. Schubert, Alyssa M. Scoda, Julia M. Sebastian, Taylor G. Shepard, Logan M.

Lions prevail over Hawkeyes in match

Lackawanna Trail defeated Hanover Area in its second

wrestling match of the season Dec. 20.

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Lackawanna Trail’s Justin Barber picks up a win in the Lions’ victory.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012

Dr. Helen A. Spencer

Jo Ann Diskin

December 16, 2012

December 20, 2012

Dr. Helen A. Spencer, 86, died Sunday, Dec. 16 in Ft. Myers, Fla., following an illness. A native of Clarks Summit, Helen was the daughter of the late Leo and Irene Spencer. Dr. Spencer was a graduate of Newton Ransom High School and East Stroudsburg University. She worked at public schools in New Jersey and Delaware while earning master and doctorate degrees in physical education from New York University. She taught at Skidmore College and the University of California, Santa Barbara before settling in Connecticut. She was a professor at the Arnold College Division, University of Bridgeport, Conn. and was the director of athletics. She was an educator, writer and advocate of women in sports. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Surviving is a sister Josephine A. Spencer; a brother William Spencer; several nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by a brother Leo Spencer and sisters Anne S. Ande and Mary S. Houck. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Dec. 22 at 11 a.m. at the Church of St. Benedict. Friends may call at 10:30 at the church prior to the mass. Interment will follow at Newton Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome.com

Jo Ann Diskin, 58, of Clarks Summit, died Thursday morning, Dec. 20. She was the widow of William N. Diskin who died in 2009. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of Mary Ann Hallick Gilarde and the late Joseph A. Gilarde. She was a 1974 graduate of Dunmore Central Catholic High School and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from East Stroudsburg University in 1978. She was a member of Our Lady of the Snows Church in Clarks Summit. Jo Ann was employed for over 30 years as a teacher at Friendship House, where she was known for her infectious smile and compassion for her students. Jo Ann’s greatest accomplishment in life was raising three wonderful boys. They defined her life. In over 20 years of baseball, from farm league through their college baseball careers, JoAnn never missed a game.......nor did she ever grasp the rules of the game. She was their number one fan and they were hers. She was known for her open- door policy, always welcoming her children’s friends into her home. Nick and Angel, the family dogs, will truly miss her love and care for them. Her laugh was infectious and frequent. She lit up every room she entered. In a word, she was a blessing. In addition to her mother, she is survived by three sons, Patrick, Joseph and Michael all at home; a sister Mary Ann Habeeb; sisters-in-law Rene Diskin Shenosky and Frances Diskin; brothers-in-law Tim Diskin and Paul Shenosky; nieces Jennifer Habeeb, Tracy Doherty, Ellen Lane and Terri Shenosky; nephews, John and Greg Habeeb, Patrick Shenosky and Thomas Doherty. She was preceded in death by her brother in law Patrick J. Diskin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Monsignor James McGarry Dec. 26 at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the Snows Church, 301 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Those attending are asked to go directly to the church. In lieu of flowers , memorials may be made to the PJM Diskin Educational Fund, c/o Penn Security Bank, 150 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, PA 18503. For directions or to send an online condolence, visit www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome.com.

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For information or questions regarding legal notices you may call Marti Peznowski 570-970-7371 or email to: mpeznowski@ timesleader.com or fax to 570-831-7312 or mail to The Times Leader 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 ESTATE NOTICE RE: Estate of Edmund W. Buntrock, late of Glenburn Township, PA (Died November 11, 2012). Letters testamentary in the referenced estate having been granted, creditors shall make demand and debtors shall make payment to Steven Bowman and Susan Bowman, Executors, or to their attorney, Robert P. Browning, Esquire, Oliver, Price & Rhodes, 1212 South Abington Road, PO Box 240, Clarks Summit, PA 18411

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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, CIVIL ACTION, LAW, NO. 51217-08 Abington Heights School District vs. Amy J. Jones 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 2007, for the property located at Rd. To Newton Ctr., Newton Township, Pennsylvania, Tax Parcel 12201-010-012. A tax claim in the amount of $1,136.96 was filed on or about June 26, 2008 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.

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ESTATE OF DANIEL T. FOGARTY, late of Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, (Died December 3, 2012). Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration on the above Estate have been granted to Keleen Weaver and Linda Durso, Administrators. All persons indebted to the said Estate are required to make payment and those having claims to present the same without delay to the Administrators named herein, or to Jill M. Spott, Esquire, Sheils Law Associates, P.C., Attorney for Estate, 108 North Abington Rd, Clarks Summit, PA 18411.

The Waverly Township Board of Supervisors will hold their annual reorganization meeting on Monday, January 7, 2013 at 7:00pm in the board room of the Waverly Township Municipal Building, Lake Henry Drive, Waverly, Pa. The Waverly Township Supervisors’ meetings for the year 2013 will be held on the second and last Mondays of the month, except for the month of May when the meetings will be the second Monday and the last Tuesday. All meetings will start at 7:00pm.

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ESTATE OF VIRGINIA E. FOGARTY, late of Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, (Died December 3, 2012). Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration on the above Estate have been granted to Keleen Weaver and Linda Durso, Administrators. All persons indebted to the said Estate are required to make payment and those having claims to present the same without delay to the Administrators named herein, or to Jill M. Spott, Esquire, Sheils Law Associates, P.C., Attorney for Estate, 108 North Abington Rd, Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania 18414 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION NONPROFIT CORPORATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Articles of Incorporation of the Jessup VFW Post #5544 Home Association, Inc. a Pennsylvania NonProfit Corporation, have been filed and approved by the Department of State, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on November 20, 2012 pursuant to the provisions of the Nonprofit Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act of December 21, 1988. the principal place of business is 205 Dolph Street, Jessup, PA 18434. Russell Canevari, Incorporator ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF ESTHER M. LOMBARDO, late of Scranton, PA, who died October 7, 2012. Letters testamentary in the above estate having been granted, all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the descendent shall make them known and present them, and all persons indebted to said descendent shall make payment thereof without delay to: Susan Kujawski, Executrix, or Gregory A. Germain Esquire, 639 Jefferson Ave. Scranton, PA 18510 ESTATE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that letters testamentary have been granted in the Estate of Regina Louise Panulla, late of Dalton Borough, Lackawanna County, PA (died November 23, 2012). All persons indebted to the said estate are required to make payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to: Ann Dingee, Executrix, 428 Simrell Road, S. Abington Twp., PA 18411. ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH L. PENDRAK, late of Spring Brook Township, PA, who died October 28, 2012. Letters testamentary in the above estate having been granted, all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the descendent shall make them known and present them, and all persons indebted to said descendent shall make payment thereof without delay to: Stephen J. Pendrak, Executor, or Gregory A. Germain Esquire, 639 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, PA 18510

The Waverly Township Board of Auditors will hold their annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday January 8, 2013 at 7:00pm in the board room of the Waverly Township Municipal Building, Lake Henry Drive, Waverly, Pa. The Waverly Township Planning Commission will hold their annual reorganization meeting on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 7:00pm in the board room of the Waverly Township Municipal Building, Lake Henry Drive, Waverly, Pa.. The planning commission meetings for the year 2013 will be held on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00pm. The Waverly Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) will hold their annual reorganization meeting on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 7:00pm in the board room of the Waverly Township Municipal Building, Lake Henry Drive, Waverly, Pa. . The meetings of the HARB for the year 2013 will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm. William H. White Waverly Township Manager

LEGAL NOTICE CLARKS GREEN BOROUGH ESTABLISHMENT OF MILLAGE AND SEWER RATES FOR 2013 At the regular meeting of Clarks Green Borough Council, to be held on January 9, 2013, Council will adopt: ORDINANCE 1-2013 ESTABLISHING THE REAL ESTATE TAX MILLAGE AT FIFTEEN (15) MILLS FOR THE YEAR 2013; and ORDINANCE 2-2013 AMENDING THE ANNUAL SEWERRENTAL RATE PER EQUIVALENT DWELLING UNIT SERVED BY THE BOROUGH SANITARY SYSTEM TO $540.00 AND AMENDING CHAPTER 18, PART 2 OF THE BOROUGH OF CLARKS GREEN CODE OF ORDINANCES, and RE-ENACTING THE LOCAL WAGE, THE LOCAL SERVICES, AND REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX ORDINANCES. NOTICE OF MEETING SCHEDULE: Clarks Green Borough Council has set up the following meeting schedule for the year 2013. All meetings take place at the Borough Building, 104 N. Abington Road, Clarks Green, PA. Council Meetings January 9; February 20;March 20; April 17; May 15; June 19; July 17, August 21; September 18; October 16; November 20; December 18. Council Work Sessions: First Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. beginning February 6, 2013. Planning Commission Meetings: Scheduled upon request or at call of Chairman. Zoning Board Meetings: Hearings scheduled upon request or at call of the Chairman. Shade Tree Commission Meet ings: Second Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. Janice Brown, Borough Secretary

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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

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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

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

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

UNDER CONSTRUCTION at Olde Grove Estates. Ranch units with garage, master suite, public sewer, North Pocono schools all in a country setting close to the interstates. Special construction price. MLS#12-550 MARION 585-0602 $219,000

CE REDU

LOTS & LAND

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

C REDU

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 $299,000

MINOOKA Beautiful 3 bedroom home, newly remodeled. Finished basement, screened in porch, fenced yard and corner lot. Don’t let this one get away! MLS# 12-5299 JAIME 585-0609 $219,000

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

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

LOTS & LAND

ED!

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

OLD FORGE - Home ownership made easy! Motivated seller offering a one year home warranty tomake you feel safe and secure in your new home. Lower price too? Call to find out more if this might be the home for you! MLS#11-3981 LORI 585-0627 $149,900

FACTORYVILLE Lots of charm, 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, wood flooring, fireplace, 3.5 acres, 1 car garage. MLS#12-4686 BEVERLY 585-0619 $137,000

CED!

3 UNI

REDU

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. Great rental possibilities for investors too. Call to schedule an appointment. MLS # 12-3557 LORI 585-0627 $84,000

TUNKHANNOCK Beautiful riverfront property. Private yet minutes from town. Entertaining all offers! MLS# 12-2891 JAIME 585-0609 $55,700

CED!

REDU

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 $239,900

CLARKS SUMMIT 7.34 acre parcel in terrric Abington Heights location. www.christiansaunders.com MLS# 12-5442 CHRISTIAN 585-0614 $129,900. MOUNT COBB Small 7 lot subdivision in serene setting located minutes from interstate offers minimal covenants / restrictions, public sewer & utilities. Convenient to Sanolfi-Pasteur & Tobyhanna Depot. Lot 2 ( .97 acres) $49,900 Lot 5 (1.2 acres) $55,900 Lot 3 (1.05 acres) $59,900 Lot 6 (2 acres) $81,900 Lot 1 (1.98 acres) $88,900 DAVE 585-0615

CED!

REDU

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

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 $250,000

DUNMORE Convenient location for this building lot. This could be a perfect lot for multi-family. MLS# 12-3775 DAVE 585-0615 $34,900

TUNKHANNOCK Country but convenient! Over an acre surrounds this lovely 3-4BR home with covered rear deck, pool, pond, garage & much more. MLS # 12-3190 MARY 714-9274 $174,900

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#12-538 CHRISTIAN 585-0614 $749,900

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 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

Clarks Summit / Scranton Ofﬁce (570) 585-0600 239 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit (570) 207-6262

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 CLARKS SUMMIT Just Reduced! Beautiful 1.38 acres on Summit Lake offers amazing views and public sewer. MLS# 12-3243 JAIME 585-0609 $215,000

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

5 UNI

SCRANTON Buy a 3 unit get a 2 unit free and a 2 car garage free. What more can you ask for, 5 units with separate utilities. Check out the hardwood floors and woodwork in the large apartments. www.christiansaunders.com MLS#12-1557 CHRISTIAN 585-0614 $119,900

MAIN STREET MOSCOW Commercial office space with 2 apartments and 8 parking spots. Prime location. MLS# 12-4892 DAVE 585-0615 $129,900

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