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Courtney and Madison Howell, of South Abington, watch the Confederation Of Union Generals perform in the 2013 Scranton Saint Patrick’s Day Parade.

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By ROB TOMKAVAGE

By Gerard NolaN Abington Journal Correspondent

CLARKS SUMMIT — As part of its ongoing attempts to find new revenue streams, Clarks Summit borough council voted to move ahead with placing advertisements on police vehicles at a meeting March 6. Council member Pat Williams pitched the idea to council, which voted unanimously to pursue the initiative. “The police department vehicles are out 24/7, 365 days a year,” Williams said. Department of Public Works (DPW) vehicles were initially floated as advertising space, but they lacked the constant exposure that police cars get, Williams said. The plan includes placing six stickers on the back lower quarter panel on three police vehicles. Prices and terms have not been worked out, but Williams said he has found at least one potential advertiser. Williams and fellow council member Herman Johnson researched the advertising idea and consulted with Mayor Harry Kelly, Solicitor Pat Rogan and District Attorney Andy Jarbola. None had any objections, Williams said. Roy Davis, council vice president, cautioned against advertisements that detract from vehicles roles as police vehicles. “The primary function of a police car is to be a police car,” Davis said. “It has to be number one primarily identified as a police vehicle….I really think we have to be careful in not overdoing it.” Davis also suggested the finance committee check with local advertising firms to get a sense for how to price the ads. The borough will reserve the right to reject any advertisements it finds “objectionable or controversial,” according to Williams. The seeds of the idea came from a newspaper story Johnson found about a police

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CLARKS SUMMIT- John Pocius, vice president and chief operating officer of Ceco Associates Inc., provided the Abington Heights School Board with an update of his research of the Leggets Creek Trunk Sewer project. South Abington Twp. has requested the Abington Heights School District sign off on two easements to install a new gravity sewer line behind South Abington Elementary School. If the board votes to accept the easement, two pump stations, which have an average shelf life of 20 years, would be replaced with a gravity sewer line estimated to last at least 150 years, according to South Abington Twp. Manager David O’Neill. “In conclusion, it is our opinion with a reasonable degree of engineering certainty that the granting of the permanent and temporary easements will not adversely affect the school property,” Pocius said. According to Abington Heights Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michael Mahon, the board retained the services of civil and environmental engineering firm Ceco Associates, Scranton to review the plans of the project and easements to ensure that the district’s rights are perserved. After reviewing the original easement and based on discussions between township officials and their engineer, Pocius thought it would be wise to develop a construction easement area which would evaporate at the end of the construction, designating access for equipment. Also, if both easements are accepted, the contractors will

have 54 days to complete the project once the school year is over at South Abington Elementary School. That time period includes required mobilization for this area, sewer line construction, sewer line testing, complete site restoration and demobilization from the area. Board member Louise Brzuchalski believes the project would be positive for all parties involved. “It’s good for the community; we’re saving taxpayers money and the kids are protected,” she said. Mahon is confident the board and South Abington Twp. will work together constructively on the project. “My genuine sense is that they want this to be a great partnership and the overall history with South Abington Twp., in every respect they have been nothing but cooperative,” he said. The board is expected to vote on the easements during its March 20 school district meeting. Abington Heights Solictor Matthew Barrett hopes to finalized the easements with South Abington Twp. Solictor Bill Jones before the meeting. Barrett also reassured the board that school property must be restored to the exact condition it was in prior to work being done. According to Pocius, a meeting attended by representatives from South Abington Twp., Abington Heights School District, including Barrett, Cardno BCM and CECO Associates Inc., alleviated previous concerns about the project. “The project was discussed in detail and resolution of all outstanding issues appeared to have been resolved,” he said. Pocius continued that the

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Going CASUAL for a cure By GERARd NOlAN Abington Journal Correspondent

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ArtsEtc. .................................. 9 Calendar ................................ 2 Classiﬁed .............................. 16 AbingtOn jOurnAl/gErArd nOlAn Crosswords ........................... 5 Lt. Gov. Cawley tours the cafe area of Weis Markets, South Obituaries .............................8 Abington Twp. Store Manager Tom Murtha School .................................... 6

Lt. gov discusses liquor privatization at local Weis Market By GERARd NOlAN Abington Journal Correspondent

SOUTH ABINGTON TWP. — Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley made a case on March 5 for the Corbett administration’s plan to get the state out of the liquor business. The lieutenant governor paid a visit to the Weis Markets store on Northern Boulevard in South Abington Township where beer is sold in a separate cafe area with a restaurant license. “The difference between this and what the governor is proposing is the absence of those requirements of additional infrastructure and that additional expense,” Cawley said. Privatization would lift some

restrictions governing alcohol sales and “bring Pennsylvania into the 21st century,” Cawley said. Under the new plan, grocery stores and other outlets would be able to sell up to six bottles of wine and up to a 12-pack of beer without a restaurant license. Beer distributors would be allowed to sell wine and spirits if they purchase a liquor-sales license. Cawley said the new plan would lead to competitive pricing, better selection and more convenience for Pennsylvania consumers. “People are flocking to this opportunity,” he said. “So,

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Colon cancer, one of the deadliest cancers, can often be cured with early screening and siblings Mike Moran and Maura Staback hope to spread that message again this year. When their mother, Helen Phillips, succumbed to the disease in 2002 after a sixmonth battle, the two vowed to help save others from a similar fate. Their mother had been diagnosed with a late stage of the disease and the cancer had spread to other organs. “We didn’t want others to go through the same turmoil that we did,” said Moran, who resides in South Abington Twp. With the help of the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, the two instituted CASUAL (Colon Cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives) Day 10 years ago. The program’s aim is to spread awareness and raise money to combat the disease in Northeastern Pennsylvania where the incidence rate surpasses the national average by 23 percent. Colon cancer, if caught early, can often be cured, according to Christine Zavaskas, of the

Northeastern Regional Cancer Institute. The cancer can often develop undetected, so the key is for everyone to get screened, usually beginning around age 50, she said. The idea behind CASUAL Day is, first and foremost, to spread awareness, Zavaskas added. “The whole idea with the dress down day is that you’re dressing casual and you’re being encouraged to have more casual conversation about screening,” Zavaskas said. “It’s not something people really talk about. It’s uncomfortable.” But screening can mean the difference between a cure and undetected cancer that spreads to other organs in the body. Now in honor of the program’s 10th anniversary, Moran and Staback, who have been involved since its inception, are once again chairing the event, which has grown in leaps and bounds in the past decade. Last year 6,000 people participated in the program. “To be honest, I think we’ve been surprised with how successful the program has been,”

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Preparing for CASUAL Day are, from left, Christine Zavaskas, Community Relations Coordinator, Northeast Regional Cancer Institute; Karen Saunders, Jane Oswald, Tara PriestRhodes, Mary Sewatsky, MD, co-chair; Maura Staback, founder and spokesperson; Mike Moran, founder and spokesperson; Meegan Possemato, Mary Densevich, Derry Bird and Lisa

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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

YOUR COMMUNITY

2013 county book celebrates Italian heritage

Community Calendar HOLIDAY EVENTS March 16: Easter Egg Hunt, at Country Alliance Church, 14014 Orchard Drive, in Newton Twp. from 1 - 3 p.m. Children of all ages are invited to this free event, which will include an Easter story, an egg hunt, games, crafts and snacks. Parents may drop their children off, or they are welcome to stay. March 17: All- You -Can -Eat Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, at Clarks Summit Fire Co. #1 Inc., 321 Bedford St., Clarks Summit from 8 a.m. to noon. Cost: $8 for adults, $5 for children under 10 years of age. March 22: Meatless Meal for Lent: Baked Haddock Fish Dinner, at the Regal Room (Ballroom/side entrance), 216 Lackawanna Avenue, Olyphant, from 5 - 7 p.m. Sponsored by Ss. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church, Olyphant. Sit down or take out dinner includes baked haddock, potato, vegetable, cole slaw, roll and dessert. Cost: $12. Ticket deadline: March 18. Info/tickets: 489.4348. March 23: Breakfast With the Bunny and Easter Egg Hunt, at The Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Road in Waverly, at 10 a.m. Youngsters will be divided into groups according to age and will search the Comm for treat-filled Easter eggs so that everyone gets a fair share of the goodies. Also includes crafts and breakfast in the gym. Cost: $10 (children under the age of one are free). Tickets (required in advance): 586.8191, extension 2. March 27: Western Easter Bread Sale, at St. Michael’s Center, 403 Delaware St., Jermyn, from 12 - 5 p.m. For sale are paska bread (plain and raisin), rolls (cheese, nut, poppyseed, lekvar and apricot), kielbasi and homemade horseradish. Advance orders/ info: 876.1456. DAILY EVENTS March 13: Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce Educational Luncheon, at Twig’s Café from 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. Leadership from Cabot Oil and Gas Corporation will present information on economic impacts with a focus on what the natural gas industry means to local business. Reservations: 875.8325 or Deborah@wyccc. com. Seating limited to one representative per business. Annual Day of Reflection, at St. Gabriel’s Retreat Center, 631 Griffin Pond Rd, Clarks Summit, with registration from 9 - 9:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Women’s Guild, Church of St. Gregory, Clarks Green. The spiritual director for the day will be Rev. Father Lee Havey, CP. His theme for the program is “Finding Faith in the Faces Around You.” The program

ABPA to hold card exchange The Abington Business and Professional Association (ABPA) will hold its 2013 Membership After Hours Card Exchange Wednesday, March 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Proactive Family Chiropractic, 1146 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit. Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served courtesy of Caravia Fresh Foods. All ABPA members are encouraged by the organization to bring one non-member. Reservations are appreciated and can be made by calling 570.587.9045 or e-mailing LauraABPA@aol.com by March 22.

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Standing with some of the raffle items for the event are South Abington Elementary School PTA Ladies Tea Committee members, from left: Katharine Schkloven, Josephine Philips and Kim Young.

South Abington PTA to host ladies’ tea fundraiser The South Abington Elementary School PTA will host a Ladies’ Tea April 6 in the school gymnasium from 1:30 to 4 p.m. The menu will include tea sandwiches, fresh fruit, homemade scones served with old-fashioned apple butter and homemade jams, blintzes served with fruit and ricotta, desserts, coffee and tea. The event will also include a raffle of baskets, along with many other items such as: Patio Furniture from Raves, Electric Sonic Tooth Brush System, Wine & Cheese Event for 12 at Vintner’s Circle, $25 Visa gift card and more. The cost to attend is $15. Tickets for the basket raffle and 50/50 are extra. Space is limited and reservations are required by March 22. For more information, contact Kim Young at 570.561.9655. includes meditation and a Luncheon and the day concludes at 3 p.m. following the celebration of the Mass. Cost: $25 (includes lunch). Info/reservations: 586.9227 or 587.2491. Reservations before March 11 are appreciated. March 14: Boy Scout Troop 251 Spaghetti Supper, at Clarks Green United Methodist Church, 119 Glenburn Rd, Clarks Green, from 5 to 7 p.m. Includes salad, rolls, spaghetti and meatballs and homemade dessert. Supports the scouting program throughout the year. Tickets may be purchased in advance from any Troop member or at the door. Takeouts will be available. Cost: Adults $8, children 10 and under $5. March 15: The Calligrapher’s Guild of Northeastern Pennsylvania meeting, at Marywood University, Shields Center for Visual Arts Room 225, at 7:30 p.m. Includes a review of the book “Illuminating the Word” by Christopher Calderhead. Refreshments served. Cost: free. Info: 296.6507. March 16: 28th Annual NEPA Bach Festival, in Scranton. Organ concert at Elm Park United Methodist Church, at 4 p.m., chamber music concert at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church at 8 p.m. and choral concert

March 17 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church at 3 p.m. Etiquette Classes, at the Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road, Waverly, for ages 4 to 7 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and ages 8 to 14 from 2 4 p.m. The 13th Annual ‘Heat At The Seat’ Chili Cook-off, at the County Seat Tavern, Maple Street, Montrose, at 2 p.m. Music will be provided by DJ ‘Ringmaster.’ All proceeds benefit Endless Mountains Medical Care Foundation. Chili applications are available at the County Seat. Info/register: 278.9996. A Trip Around the World, at The Factoryville United Methodist Church. A night of adventure and fellowship is planned. Light refreshments will be served. Cost: $5 per person or $12.50 per family with school age children. Info/ tickets: 945.5854, 945.3811 or 945.9659. MOMS Club of Scranton Craft Fair, at the Greater Scranton YMCA in Dunmore, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Craft Fair is held as a fundraising effort to support local charities in the community. Info: info@ echoes.net. March 17: Ladies Auxiliary’s Annual Ham and Cabbage

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Dinner, at VFW Post 7069, Clarks Summit from 2 - 6 p.m. Includes homemade desserts. Takeouts available. Cost $8. Lackawanna Audubon Society “A Lifetime of Birds” Presentation, at the Anthracite Museum at 2:30 p.m. Presentation by photographer Dave Fisher. Info: at 586.5156 or http://academic.uofs.edu/faculty/careym1/las.html. March 19: Happiness Hive Learning Academy Preschool Open House, on the second floor of Clarks Green United Methodist Church, 119 Glenburn Road, Clarks Green, from 5 - 7 p.m. Light refreshments served. March 20: “Coumadin: What is its Role in Heart Disease” presentation, on the second floor McGowan Conference Center at Regional Hospital of Scranton from 7 - 9 p.m. Presented by Dr. Samir Pancholy, an interventional cardiologist from North Penn Cardiovascular Specialists. Sponsored by Mended Hearts Inc., Scranton chapter which is headquartered at Regional Hospital of Scranton. Heart patients and their families, health care professionals and the general public are invited to attend this meeting. Info: 587.5755.

Lackawanna County residents will feel right at home with the book chosen for the 2013 edition of “On the Same Page in Lackawanna County,” sponsored by the Lackawanna County Library System to encourage local residents to read and talk about the same book. “The Queen of the Big Time” by Adriana Trigiani, is set in Roseto, a Northampton County borough located about halfway between Stroudsburg and Easton and less than an hour from Scranton by car. Like many small towns in Lackawanna County, Roseto was settled by Italian immigrants. The book evokes that heritage, as all the main characters are Italian, and the culture, the food, and the traditions will be familiar to readers. “Part of the fun of reading the book will be spotting local and cultural references,” said Mary Garm library system administrator. In addition to reading the book, participants can participate in discussions about it held throughout March and April at local libraries. They will also have a chance to hear the author in a public lecture at the Scranton Cultural Center in April. Trigiani is a native of Stone Gap, Virginia, and a graduate of St. Mary’s College at Notre Dame University. She is the author of 14 books, including 12 novels. Most reflect her Italian background. She is scheduled to speak April 18, at 7 p.m. at the Cultural Center. There will be a reception for “On the Same Page” participants prior to the

event. “On the Same Page in Lackawanna County” is among hundreds of community reading programs organized by libraries around the country, according to Garm. “The idea is to get lots of people reading the same book and talking about it,” said Mrs. Garm. “People who read “The Queen of the Big Time” can talk about the book among friends or they can join the conversation at any of the county’s libraries.” Book discussions will be led by Jean Marie Lynn, a librarian at the Taylor Community Library, and run through the end of April. Check the library system’s website (www. lclshome.org) for dates, times and locations. Garm noted that this is the 6th year for “On the Same Page in Lackawanna County.” Previous years featured books by Brad Meltzer, Lisa Scottoline Julie Powell, Tess Gerritsen and Laura Lippman. Funding for the program is provided by the Lackawanna County Office of Arts and Culture. “On the Same Page in Lackawanna County” runs through March and April. Anyone interested can sign up at the Abington Community Library, Albright Memorial Library, Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, Carbondale Public Library, Dalton Community Library, North Pocono Public Library, Taylor Community Library, Valley Community Library, the Lackawanna County Library System bookmobile or Library Express.

Committee plans spring event at Waverly Comm

House, Garden and Gift Show committee members, from left, front row: Sybil Keris, Hospitality and Susan Gershey, Show Chair; Second row: Danielle Carpenter, Treasurer and Val Calpin, Spring Hearth Booth; Back row: Maureen Healey, Signage and Supplies; Susie Sugerman, Luncheon and Sue Houck, Show Co-Chair. Absent from photo: Maria Donahue, Decorations; Kate Cole, Canteen; Mary Price, Tickets and Hostesses. Committee members, led by Show Chair Susan Gershey, recently gathered to plan for the 21st Annual House, Garden and Gift Show at the Waverly Community House. The Comm, located at located at 1115 North Abington Road, Waverly, will host the show which takes place Saturday and Sunday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show features home interior and landscape professionals, hundreds of gift ideas for Mother’s Day, “how to” workshops and a café-style luncheon each day. For more information, call 570.586.8191, extension 5 or visit waverlycomm.org.

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Volunteer: ‘There’s no cooks like country cooks’ Countryside Community ChurCh will host AnnuAl turkey supper in new building for first time. By Ben Freda Abington Journal Correspondent

NEWTON TWP. - Because of preparations for its new church building, Countryside Community Church decided to postpone its annual turkey supper last fall. But on April 13 at 4 p.m., Countryside will be able to serve the family-style dinner for the first time in the new building, which is located on Orchard Drive in Newton Township. With its large social hall, the church is able to seat at least 150 people. “We have a lot more room with the new dining hall, so it won’t be so crowded,” said volunteer Sandy LaCoe. Volunteers will cook the food in the new state-of-the-art kitchen. The turkey supper will include: Pallman’s roast turkey, homemade stuffing, real mashed potatoes and gravy, butternut squash, green beans, fresh cut coleslaw, cranberry sauce, rolls, butter and assorted desserts. The beverages will include coffee, tea and birch beer on tap. “There’s no cooks like country cooks,” said volunteer Florence Jamison. “The food’s so good you hate getting full.” The turkey supper will be first come, first served. While

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Shown, from left: Les Smith, Barbara Wetzel, Jane Suprick, Emmett Dingee, Joyce LaRue, Bev Brown, Millie Sutter, Sandy LaCoe, Marilyn Mirabelli, Peg Davis, Dorothy Edwards, Florence Jamison, Jill Imdorf, Dale Smith, and Ron Imdorf. people wait to be seated in the social hall, they can wait in the church’s sanctuary, where there will be live entertainment, such as a slide show and music. “It’s very enjoyable,” said volunteer Gale Smith. “The food is out of this world as far as I’m concerned. There will be entertainment before the dinner. Everyone is welcome. You will have a grand time.” Takeout dinners will be available only at the NewtonRansom Fire Hall starting at

4 p.m. Bake sale items will be available at both the church and the fire hall. Adult dinners are $12 and $6 for children under 12. The turkey supper is also offering a $1 discount on advance sale tickets, which are available at the church office during normal office hours of 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until April 5. Countryside Community Church will still have the turkey supper again during the normal time, which is the third

Saturday of October. “We’re looking forward to having the turkey dinner in the new church,”said volunteer Ron Imdorf. “We are now able to serve more people. Our new state-of-the-art kitchen and larger social hall should make preparation and serving easier.” For more information about the turkey supper, call 570.587.3206 or e-mail www. countryside-church.org.

Postcard courtesy Jack Hiddlestone

Three cheers for St. Patrick’s Day This postcard, sent in 1911, shows a few of Ireland’s landmarks in the form of a four-leaf clover and celebrates Irish heritage. Highlighted are the Ross Castle in Killarney, the Blackrock Castle in Cork, the Blarney Castle in Cork and the Killeney Castle in Dublin. Also featured a poem: “Three cheers for Old Erin’s Isle, Three cheers for the harp and flag of green, Three cheers for the shamrock boys and a kiss for the Irish Colleen.”

Local memoirs written using six words Flag flown in Clarks Summit for St. David’s Day By eLIZaBeTH BaUMeISTer

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Shown, from left: Betsy Osman, David Jones, Warren Watkins, Phyllis Watkins, Mariellen Kaeb, Brian Kaeb and Dave Rees. St. David’s Day, the patron saint of Wales, was recognized in Clarks Summit with a flag raising March 1.

CARS Continued from Page 1A department in Massachusetts that had an ad deal with a local grocery store chain that netted the town $12,000 annually. “In the Midwest there are

a lot of departments that are doing it,” Johnson said. “And up in New England, a few. But I can’t give you an exact number.” Council decided that it would set prices in accordance with “what the market will bear.”

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Participants can form teams and purchase pins and T-shirts. Proceeds will remain local, goContinued from Page 1A ing to the cancer institute. Moran said. “I don’t think we CASUAL Day is scheduled expected that it would grow for March 21. For more inforas large as it has become… mation, call 1.800.424.6724 or even with a downtown in the visit www.cancernepa.org. economy.”

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clearly there is a demand within the market to make this available to more Pennsylvanians.” He added that Pennsylvania is one of only two states that exercises complete control over liquor sales. If the plan is put in place , Utah would be the only state with a state-run liquor business. Cawley touted the benefits of privatization, including the plan to direct revenue from privatization toward education funding. “We’re going to take those revenues and spend them in perhaps the best place we can,” he said. “We’re going to spend them on our children.”

Abington Heights School District Superintendent Dr. Michael Mahon said his district is open to any extra revenue. “To the extent that any program would increase our revenues, allow us to make some one-time purchases, it can’t help but be helpful,” Mahon said. Dennis Curtin, director of public relations for the grocery store chain, expressed appreciation for the privatization plan. “We think it’s a great idea that the lieutenant governor and Gov. Corbett have put this issue on the front burner,” he said, adding that Weis Markets has been freely selling alcohol in New York and West Virginia.

Six words may not seem like much, but for some writers in the Abingtons, they are the summary of a lifetime. Abington Area Community Classroom’s (AACC) event The Six Word Slam will be held March 22 on the second floor of the Clarks Summit Borough Building at 6 p.m. It will feature the stories—told using six words each—of area residents about life in the Abingtons. Anne Armezzani, one of the event organizers, said The Six Word Slam is a part of “Abington Area Community Classroom’s goal to bring people together and offer a creative way to share memories of living in NEPA.” Each participant is asked to write a “slam,” consisting of six words which best represent his or her life in the Abingtons. The slams may also be accompanied by illustrations or photographs, if the author so chooses. During the event, entrants will be invited to read

their slams out loud (or ask someone else to read in their place) and exlain the stories behind them. The stories will then be compiled into a printed collection, which will be distributed for display around town at local businesses and organizations. Armezzani said the idea for the event came from Paula Baillie, who heard about the concept on the radio. It originated with Smith Magazine’s Six-Word Memoir project, which can be found online at smithmag.net/sixwords. “She [Baillie] brought it before our group and explained how she would love to use it as a gathering focus in Clarks Summit,” Armezzani said. “She really is the reason it is happening.” The Six Word Slam is open to all ages, and the entry fee is $6. Coffee, tea, soda and light refreshments will be provided at the event. Pre-registration is not required, and all are welcome to attend, with or without a slam. “We are hoping for lots of

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Working on their slams, from left: Sharon McCrone, Joan Davis and Loren Selznick.

Abington Area Community Classroom’s Six Word Slam, to be held March 22 on the second ﬂoor of the Clarks Summit Borough Building at 6 p.m., invites community members to share their stories of living in NEPA, using only six words each. Here are some “slam” examples from locals already gearing up for the event: “Comets soar autumn Saturdays in ‘Pit’” - Judy DeCarlo “Wind through hemlocks, my daughter ducked.” - Anonymous “Small town charm at low cost.” Virginia Kehoe, Clarks Summit Borough Manager, on behalf of the town “Roller coaster, NE Electric Park, trolleys” - Ed Cole and Don Keen

Ed Cole, left, and Don Keen, right, work together to create six word slams about local history. entries and a night of fun,” said Armezzani. For additional information on the Abington Area Community Classroom offerings, visit www.aacclass.org.

“Wish kids could ﬁnd job here” - Joan Davis “Ink wells, pig tails, ballpoints invented.” - Loren Selznick “Uncle Stephen speaks a quiet language.” - Alisa, daughter of Loren Selznick “Frequently asked question: You related to…?” - Sharon McCrone

Remembering a furry friend On March 9, a Furry Friends 5K run/Walk took place for the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter organized by Nicole Kobylanski in memory of her dog Simba, who was adopted from the shelter but died later of cancer. The run/walk began at the Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road in Clarks Summit. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with the race starting at 10 a.m. There is a $20 registration fee. Awards were given to the top male and female finishers, along with the top three male and female finishers in each age group.

Becca Sheehan of Scranton gives a little encouragement to her dog Leo before the start of the race.

Pictured at left, Dave Anderson of Peckville tries to get his dog Brutus to sit.

Kristin Morgan of Scranton is shown with her beagle Lundy before participating in the 5k race. abington Journal/danielle antonello smolley

Nicole Kobylanski of Mid Valley, organized the Furry 5k event for her senior project.

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Rotarians plan pasta dinner April 28 PEANUT BUTTER OR POWDERED MILK? Rotarians recently began collecting jars of peanut butter and boxes of powdered milk as donations to the Dalton Food Pantry. Winter is a hard time for many trying to make ends meet and this is one way for Rotarians to reach out to the less fortunate. Rotarians collected a carload of peanut butter, dried milk and other non-perishables for the Pantry. SAVE THE DATE(s)! Pasta Joe Pagnani has started planning this year’s annual Pasta Dinner. The tentative date is Sunday, April 28atthe

Abington Heights High School. Planning has also begun for this year’s fireworks show at the Abington Heights Middle School. Look for some new twists on this well-attended community event. Our tentative show date is July 3 with rain date of July 4. Thank you to the community for supporting this annual event. SYMPATHY EXTENDED Sympathy is extended to the family of Elizabeth McFarland. Her husband, Ed, also deceased, was a long-time Rotary Club of the Abingtons member. They will both be greatly missed.

ESSAY CONTEST FOR 11TH GRADERS NOW OPEN Each year District 7410 holds an Essay Contest for public high school juniors. Each club contacts their local public high school English Departments and presents the contest theme for the year. The Clubs submit their top essay to the district Essay Contest Committee where they are judged. This year’s theme is: An Enthusiastic Role Model Can Change Lives. Students are to describe their personal role model and how that model influenced them to make a difference in their community. Prizes are awarded at the District level as follows: First Prize $500; Second Prize $400; Third Prize $300; Fourth Prize $200; Fifth Prize $150; Sixth Prize $100. The District Contest is sponsored by the 42 Clubs in the 10 counties served by Rotary District 7410. Rotary Club of the Abingtons also acknowledges three winners locally with prizes of $25, $50, and $100. Through March 20 Abington Heights High School teachers conduct the contest with 11th grade students. Enthusiastic English teachers are often key players for a successful essay contest. Teachers

collect and compile essays and submit all essays to the club representative via provided envelope. Winners are announced in April. Please encourage your AHHS 11th grader to enter the contest. INTERACT NEWS The Interact Club at Abington Heights High School continues to live up to the Rotary International ideals and especially the ideal of promoting international peace and understanding among countries. Toward the end of last year, the Interact Club identified as their international fundraiser, a focus on supporting education for children who are less fortunate in Kenya. The team sold T-shirts and bracelets which brought in $500. The money was personally delivered to two schools by Rotarian Tata Mbugua who was attending a conference in Kenya in January 2013. This money was shared equally in supporting two distinct primary schools. The first school, Ndurarua Primary School, located in the poorer neighborhoods of Kenya’s capital city of Nairobi, has over 1,360 students enrolled (although it was built in 1967 to cater for 800). This donation will be used to support their Achiever’s Club. The second

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Shown, from left: Ndurarua Primary School Headmaster Samuel Muchane and two students who scored the highest marks for their school in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education 2012 (KCPE) 8th grade national exam. school, Hotcourses Primary School in Kitui, located 100 miles southeast of Nairobi, will use the donation to purchase learning materials for students. A unique feature of Hotcourses Primary School is that it is a school within Nyumbani Village (Swahili for home). The 1,000 acre Village is a model bio-friendly and self-sustaining community serving 1,000 orphans and elders who have been left behind by the “lost generation” resulting from HIV/AIDS pandemic. This means that the orphans have lost their parents to HIV/AIDS and are being raised by their grandparents. Noni Murithi, a member of Interact Club and

Rotary Club of the Abington’s Youth Exchange to the Philippines (2011-2012) donated her Interact Club T-Shirts and Comets jerseys to both schools as a symbol of solidarity between Interact Club and the two schools. Join us any Thursday at 12:10 p.m. for lunch. Lunch will be our treat and our meeting will give you an opportunity to see how much fun you can have while helping improve our community. Follow us on Facebook: Rotary Club of the Abingtons. Leah Ducato Rudolph is the publicity chairman of the Rotary Club of The Abingtons. She may be reached at 570-587-3440 or lrudolph@albright. org.

Susquehanna-Roseland Project reps visit Ransom By ELIZABETH BAUMEISTER lbaumeister@theabingtonjournal.com

Representatives from PPL Electric and T&D Power attended the Ransom Township Board of Supervisors meeting March 4 to discuss the Susquehanna-Roseland Electric Reliability Project, a 500,000 volt transmission line from Berwick to Roseland, N.J. Rich Beasley, of PPL Electric spoke briefly about the project, then answered questions from residents. He explained the line runs across 145 miles, six of which are in Ransom Township. “What we’re trying to concentrate on here tonight,” he said, “is to make sure that everybody leaves here informed as to exactly what we’re trying to do and the measures that we’re taking to try to make the construction of the line as friendly as possible to the

“What we’re trying to concentrate on here tonight,” he said, “is to make sure that everybody leaves here informed as to exactly what we’re trying to do and the measures that we’re taking to try to make the construction of the line as friendly as possible to the residents of the township.”

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residents of the township.” Project Manager and T&D Power Vice President Peter Demars explained the construction activity completed so far and currently underway includes access road construction, construction paths, foundation drilling and foundation installation. He said the workers on the project up to this point total 50-60 people, a number which will be reduced to about a third over the next couple weeks as it moves into Wayne County. “We’ll leave the founda-

tion spread, road spread and the diggers here—at least one digger—until about the end of May,” he said, “and then we’ll disappear until about the end of August. And we’ll be back then to complete structure erection, to be followed by our conductor exercise. We should complete early January, and then we’ll be out of Ransom Township. But for the summer—June, July and most of August—you won’t see us.”

Most of the questions from residents involved safety concerns regarding delivery trucks and flagmen working on the project. Tom Bergamino, of Ransom Road, expressed concern over the speed of the trucks driving past his home. “I don’t care if you run them bumper to bumper 24 hours a day,” he said. “You can make all the holes in the roads that you want, cause I’ll go around them. But a lot of these trucks that come around my corner…they’re driving that corner…they’ve got to slow down.” He said some of the drivers are good, but others go so fast he doesn’t know how they make it around the curves. Demars said he will speak to the drivers and take care of it. Kathy Rowinski, of Ran-

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In other business, staff reports were given and correspondence discussed. It was noted the township received a letter from Meshoppen Stone Inc. advising that Scranton Materials, LLC applied for a Department of Environmental Protection Air Quality Permit to crush stone. Comments and concerns regarding the request should be directed to the DEP office in Wilkes-Barre no later than March 16. It was also noted the supervisors will soon begin interviewing auditors for the 2012 audit of township finances. The next regular supervisors meeting is scheduled for April 1.

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Daisy Scouts make Valentines for troops, sell cookies

Daisy Troop 50969 from Waverly recently made Valentines to be sent to military troops stationed overseas with the cookie program, “Donate Cookies to the Troops.” The Scouts also operated cookie booths at the Clarks Summit Festival of Ice and the Waverly Community House.

Kavulich to host Third Annual Youth in Government Forum at Keystone College State Rep. Sid Michaels Kavulich is again partnering with Keystone College to present an inside look at state government to high school students throughout the 114th legislative district. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 15. Registration and a welcome message from Kavulich will be in the Fireplace Lounge, Hibbard Campus Center. Discussion forums will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Miller Library. Area high school students will have the opportunity to discuss topics, including the electoral

process, the media’s role in government, job creation and government opportunities, educational opportunities in tradesand an open forum that will consider education, transportation and other topics of current importance. Each session will be moderated by panelists of professionals with experience in various aspects of state government and media relations. Kavulich will participate as a panelist on the Open Forum, along with Sen. John Blake and Carbondale Mayor Justin Taylor.

Name: Dozer Age: 1 year old Sex: Male Breed: Boxer/Catahoula mix About me: I’m happy, enthusiastic, and affectionate with everyone I meet. I’m eager to learn so an obediance class would be of great benefit. Remember to contact the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter at 586.3700 if your pet is lost or goes astray.

The Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Rd., Clarks Summit, is open for the adoption of pets from noon to 4:30 p.m., daily. Wish list items are always appreciated, especially cat litter, canned dog food and paper towels.

Adopt a cage at the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter for one month and your $20 donation will go toward care and feeding of the animal in that cage for the month you choose. A card will be placed on the cage identifying the sponsor for that month. Send the following adopt-a-Cage information, including name; address; city; state and zip; phone number; sponsorship month; choice of dog, cat or small animal cage; and how you would like your sponsor card to appear, along with $20 per cage to The Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Rd., Clarks Summit, PA 18411. Adopt-A-Cage can also be done via PayPal or credit card.

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Chinese School celebrates New Year By Joan Mead-Matsui Abington Journal Correspondent

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From left: Kerry Lear, Reading is Fun coordinator; Mary Beth O’Connor, administrative assistant, Day Nursurey Association; and Amy Wablonski, reading specialist, South Abington Elementary School

Elementary school students donate over 250 books South Abington Elementary School students collected over 250 books to donate to underprivileged preschool children at Day Nursery Association in Scranton. The book drive was a part of the Read Accross America Week in celebration of the March 2 birthday of children’s author Dr. Seuss.

Scranton Chinese School administrators Dr. Shuhua Fan and Dr. Yaodong Bi, of The University of Scranton, and Dr. Chaogui Zhang, of Marywood University, welcomed a crowd of approximately 130 children and adults to the Third Annual Chinese New Year’s Celebration on Feb. 24 at Brennan Hall on The University of Scranton campus. Chinese New Year was celebratedon Feb. 10 as Chinese people observed the arrival of the “Year of the Snake.” This year, the school’s New Year festivities were scheduled in conjunction with The Lantern Festival, traditionally held on the last day of the Spring Festival celebration, the 15th day of January on the Chinese Lunar Calendar. “In 2013, the Chinese School started its spring semester on Feb. 3,” said Dr. Fan. “Then we had Feb. 10 (Chinese New Year Day) off because some families wanted to observe the Chinese New Year and call family members in China while other families wanted to bring their kids to NYC or Philly to participate the New Year celebration in the greater Chinese communities there.” Some of the highlights of the event were the students’ talent show that featured children as young as 2 years old participating, traditional Chinese dishes prepared by families, the Dragon Dance and the “infusion and interaction of Chinese and Western cultures.” Dr. Fan said, “This is the first time we had Irish dance at our festival.”

Katie Neteler from Adult Class singing a Chinese song

Lily Mei Balmer playing violin Food was provided by The University of Scranton and families of the Chinese school. It was also an opportunity for families with adopted children from China to share their culture and traditions, she noted. “We would like to express our appreciation to The University of Scranton administration for providing classrooms/facilities over the past three years,” said Dr. Fan. Brennan Hall is the home to the Chinese school, which was founded in 2010 to promote Chinese language literacy and cultural exchanges and to promote cultural diversity in the greater local community.

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Lakeland students compete in FBLA competition Several Lakeland Jr./Sr. High students recently competed in the Region 22 Regional Leadership Conference at Keystone College. The winners will compete in the FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) state competition in Hershey, PA from April 14 to 17.

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ABOVE: Sarah Reid (left) and her little sister Emily Reid (2 years old) singing a Chinese song. AT LEFT: Caitrin Mullisky (left) and Ruthie Mullisky doing an Irish dance.

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Parents take night off, raise $5800 for PTA The Waverly Elementary School PTA held Parents’ Night Out on Feb. 22 at the Glen Oak Country Club. A raffle included 93 prizes valued at over $6,000 from local donors. The event raised $5800, which the PTA will use for school needs such as field trips, weekly readers, playground enhancements and more.

The Waverly Elementary Division I Team coached by Joe Fazio and Paul Salonym advances to state championship April 13. From left, front row: Lauren Heine, Ryan Salony. Middle row, Anthony Fazio, Noelle Prisco, Amelia Farry. Back row, Ariel Wells.

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Misericordia University summer camp prepares students for future success The Misericordia University Diversity Institute is hosting its annual Student Leadership Camp for Inclusion from June 16-20 for high school students entering 10th, 11th and 12th grades. The camp, under the direction of Scott S. Richardson, Ed.D., director of the Diversity

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leadership workshops and seminars, and campus-wide cultural events. Camp workshops and seminars will focus on leadership development, conflict resolution, and crosscultural relations and communication. Students will also focus on understanding the principles of

leadership in order to adopt a Personal Inclusive Excellence Leadership Philosophy. For more information about the camp, contact your high school’s guidance counselor or call Brenda Nowalis at 570.674.1483. To get an application, call 570.674.1483.

The NEPA Odyssey of the Mind Regional competition was held on Saturday, March 9 at Pocono Mountain West High School with 102 teams from across the region participating. Abington Heights had 16 teams participating in Odyssey this year with students from each school, Grades 2 – 12. The first and second-place teams will advance to the state finals, hosted by the Northezst Region at Pocono Mountain East, on Saturday, April 13 “Of our 16 teams, 14 competed yesterday and the other two, which are high school teams, will be competing next weekend at the North Central Regional tournament,” said Mary Beth Adelman, Assistant Regional Director of NEPA Odyssey of the Mind and an Abington resident. Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program with the mission of providing creative problemsolving opportunities for students from kindergarten through college. Students from throughout the U.S. and more than 20 other countries participate in the program. Teams are comprised of a maximum of seven students. Each team chooses one of five competitive problems to solve, some are technical while others are artistic or performanceoriented. With the guidance of an adult coach, teams work on their solutions throughout the school year and present them in the regional competition. Teams that place first and second are invited to compete at the state level. State championship teams are then invited to participate in the annual Odyssey of the Mind World Finals where they compete with teams from countries around the world. Teams are scored for their long-term problem solution and how well they solve a “spontaneous” problem on the spot. Evan Eckersley, a senior at Abington Heights High School who has participated in Odyssey since third grade, was awarded the Karl Schneck Memorial Scholarship at the competition. The scholarship is named for a man who dedicated himself to the Odyssey of the Mind program. As a coach, regional co-director, state problem captain, and world finals official, Schneck embodied the spirit of creativity and positive attitude that drives Odyssey of the Mind. To reward students who

think outside the box while solving problems in Odyssey of the Mind and in everyday life and to honor Schneck’s memory, a scholarship is awarded each year to a senior from the Northeast Pennsylvania region. “Competition day is always an exciting event,” Adelman said. “It is great to see the enthusiasm, the energy and the outstanding creativity of our kids! I’m also very proud of the way the teams support each other, handle difficulties that arise, such as props not fitting through the doorways, or falling down during the performance and help out where they see a need. Through Odyssey, kids develop life skills, such has public speaking, team work, creative problem solving and time management, all while having fun!” Following are the results for the Abington Heights teams that will advance to the states:

First-place winners South Abington Elementary- Divison IProblem “ARTchitecture: The Musical” Team: Jules Colombo, Ashley Hamilton, Emily McCabe, Joseph Rama, Roy Slavin, Lily Whetsell, Kaelee Whipple Coaches: Susan Potenzano, Gina McCabe Abington Heights High School Team A- Divison III- Problem “Email Must Go Through” Team: Mark DeSeta, Joe Fulton, Matt Galaydick, Jared Levinson, John McGarry, Evan Phillips, Stephen Sokalsky Coaches: Sue Fulton, Bill Fulton Abington Heights High School Team A- Division III- Problem “ARTchitecture: The Musical” Team: Madeline Belknap, Natalie Belknap, Ellen Brown, Kelsey Brown, Emily Davis, Bryn Kizer, Meredith Westington Coach: Debbie Belknap Second-place winners Waverly Elementary School- Division I- Problem “Email Must Go Through” Team: Anthony Fazio, Amelia Farry, Lauren Heine, Noelle Prisco, Ryan Salony, Ariel Wells Coach: Joe Fazio, Paul Salony Clarks Summit Elementary- Division I- “It’s How You Look At It” Team: Claudia Kozar, Maddie Lucas, Colin Rooney, Eric Schuster, Ryan Tinkelman, Chris Wickenheiser, Sean Wilkerson Coach: Cathy Wickenheiser Abington Heights Middle School Team A- Division I- Problem “Tumblewood” Team: Dominick DeSeta, Spencer Janus, Anna Marchetta, Olivia Marchetta, Grace Phillips, Morgan Stiles, Josiah Severance Coach: Deb Marchetta Abington Heights Middle School Team A- Division II- “ARTchitecture: The Musical” Team: Kate Coleman, Jordan Jarocha, Natalie Kozar, Victoria Munley, Brenna Phillips, Danielle Sanok, Katie Walsh Coach: Rose Phillips Abington Heights Middle School Team A- Division II- Problem “Tumblewood” Team: Danny Habeeb , Timmy Habeeb, Curt Murphy, Jonathan Ross, Stavros Tsaklas , Ben Ulmer, Andy Wardach Coaches: Arlis Ross, Lynne Wardach

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Joan Fay Koerner March 8, 2013

Joan Fay Koerner, of Clarks Summit, died Friday, March 8, evening at the Regional Hospital in Scranton. She was the wife of the late Roger Koerner who died in 1999. She resided with her granddaughter Christine. Born in Clifford Twp. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Jessie Thompkins Owens and the Late Raymond Tuttle. She was a 1950 graduate of Harford High School and prior to her marriage she was the telephone operator for Clifford Twp. She was a member of the Countryside Community Church where she sang in the choir and Juanita Chapter NO.8, Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed the Thursday’s Widow Club. She loved playing the piano, organ, bowling, crocheting, cooking and square dancing where she met her husband Roger. But her greatest pleasure in life was her family, especially her two year old great- granddaughter, Kyrsten whom she enjoyed reading books with and watching cartoons. Joan was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who will be dearly missed by all that knew her. The family would like to express its deepest gratitude to Dr. J. Bruce Ruppenthal and Dr. Wilcox for her care. Surviving is a daughter, Lori Raker and her husband Warren, Clarks Summit; a son, Charles R. Old Forge; a step sister Lorraine Tuttle Snyder, Binghamton, N.Y.; six grandchildren, Christine, Timothy, Josh, Shannon, David, and Susan; five greatgrandchildren, with Kyrsten her youngest; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sons, Jeffery and Dale; a brother, Able Owens; sister Alverna Resseguie ;a sister- in- law Genevieve Huggler; three brotherin- laws, Harold Huggler, George Koerner and Bill Synder. In lieu of flowers memorials, may be made to the Countryside Community Church. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome. com.

Scott White March 4, 2013

Scott White, 62, Newton Twp., died Monday, March 4, at Allied Skilled Nursing facility. His wife is the former Maria Bonacuse. The couple have been married since 1987 Born in Scranton, son of Audrey Dunlop White of Clarks Summit and the late James Robert White. He was a 1968 graduate of Abington Heights High School, a member of Pennsylvania Farmers Association and the Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers. He was also involved with the National Rifle Association and a member of the Mill City Sportsman’s club. Prior to his retirement, he was a self- employed farmer and owner of White’s Farm in Newton Twp. Scott was known for spending time with his friends at the

Donut Connection in Clarks Summit. The family would like to thank all of the nurses and staff at Allied Skilled Nursing 3 South. Also surviving are a son, Todd White, Clarks Summit; two daughters, Kristin Barrett and her husband Christopher of Jessup and Kathleen Gaul of Clarks Summit; a sister, Shirley Kvergas of Kingston; five grandchildren, Kyle, Hannah, Nadia, Cassie and Kayla, and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Countryside Community Church. Memorials may be made to Huntington Disease Society of America, 505 Eighth Ave., New York, NY 10018. To send an online condolence, visit www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome.com.

Ruth Bright March 5, 2013 Ruth Bright, 93, of Clarks Summit, died Tuesday, March 5 in Lackawanna Health and Rehab Center,

Blakely. Born Feb. 10, 1920, in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Clement and Blodwen Williams Bright. She was educated in the Scranton schools and was a graduate of Scranton Central High School. Formerly of Scranton, she moved to South Abington Twp. in 1982. Ruth served in the Army during World War II and was stationed in Europe during the war. She earned the rank of sergeant while serving her country. Upon returning after the war she began working for the commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Veteran Affairs. Ruth enjoyed traveling throughout the United States with her family. She also enjoyed her morning coffee with her friends at McDonald’s in Clarks Summit. Surviving is a niece, Sally Bright Eastman and husband, Robert Jr., Shaftsbury, Vt.; two great-nephews, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Robert H. Eastman III, Washington, D.C.; and Christopher Clement Eastman and wife, Jillian, Syracuse, N.Y.; and a

great-great-nephew, Alexander Llewellyn Eastman, Syracuse, N.Y. She also was preceded in death by a sister, Pearl Bright Pawling; two brothers, Llewellyn Bright Sr. and Clement Bright Jr.; a brother-in-law, Walter P. Pawling; a sister-inlaw, Helen Caryl Bright and a nephew, Llewellyn Bright Jr. The funeral with full military honors took place Monday at 11 a.m. from Jennings-Calvey Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., 111 Colburn Ave., Clarks Summit, with services by the Rev. Linda Eckersley, pastor Embury United Methodist Church, Scranton and a military service in Ruth’s honor at the funeral home. Interment will be at Hickory Grove Cemetery, Waverly Twp., in the spring. At Ruth’s request there were no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to Embury United Methodist Church, 942 S. Main Ave., Scranton, PA 18504 or Southern Care Hospice, 851 Commerce Blvd., Dickson City, PA 18519. For more information, directions or to send an online condolence, visit www.jenningscalvey.com.

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John Burton Arnaiz March 2, 2013

John Burton Arnaiz, 83, of South Abington Township died Saturday, March 2 at Regional Hospital of Scranton, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife Joan Ellen McDonald Arnaiz. The couple has been married for over 54 years. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Burton and Laurenna Shoemaker Arnaiz. He attended college at Drexel University and Lehigh University where he was a member of the Alpha Phi Lambda fraternity. He was a registered professional engineer with two patents to his credit. He started his career as an aerodynamic analyst with General Electric for over 20 years in the space and missile division. While employed by GE, he was instrumental in designing the missile heads for the original US civil defense system during the Cold War. He retired from The Gentex Corporation in 1998 after 17 years of service, during which he designed and developed the OMNI helmets that are still in use by the US military.

Arnaiz was an avid golfer and enjoyed Sudoku, billiards, playing poker, bowling and fishing. Despite all of his professional accomplishments, he was most proud of taking care of his family and will be greatly missed by all. Also surviving are a son Mark Arnaiz; three daughters Karen Goodling, Susan Runner and husband Eric, and Lisa Heimbach and husband Robert, seven grandchildren Joel, Shawn, and Leah Goodling, Kaitlyn and Rachel Runner, and Cara and Marissa DiCostanzo, a brother Alan Arnaiz and wife Nancy, and a sister Elma Lindfors and husband Maurice. He was preceded in death by a brother David Arnaiz. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Red Cross, Po Box 4002018 Des Moines IA. 50340. Funeral Service and Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home & Cremation Svc. To send an online condolence please visit www. lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome. com

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mers. “We have been very actively involved in monitoring the pool, not just since concerns were raised,” he said. Mahon added that the district is considering purchasing an evacuator for the pool, which would remove high concentrations of airborne chloramines in the area directly above the pool water surface, reducing the smell of chloramines. According to Mahon, over the past year, the district spent about $19,000 in upgrades to the system. “It may well have been that our system was running at a sub-optimal level,” he said.

Continued from Page 1A construction drawings and documents for the Leggets Creek Trunk Sewer project are adequate and have been prepared according to “industry standards” by Cardno BCM under the direct supervision of South Abington Twp. engineer Jack Scheuer. Mahon gave an update on the pool at the high school, which remains closed until further notice due to health concerns raised by parents of Abington Gators and Abington Heights High School swim-

ACOG discusses COSTARS By EMILy CULLEy Abington Journal Correspondent

Municipal happenings were the main topic of conversation at the monthly Abington Council of Governments (ACOG) meeting. Clarks Summit councilman and ACOG vice president Patrick Williams reported that Clarks Summit’s fire department and department of public works have enrolled in the COSTARS program which enables municipal vehicles to save on gasoline prices at participating stations. He stated that Clarks Green should save, “a considerable amount.” Fellow Clarks Summit Councilman added that the program “is a good checks and balances system for the borough. We’ll know much fuel is being used and who’s See ACOG, Page 12 Mahon added that the goal is to continue to have the pool available to the community on a limited basis along with the Abington Gators and Abington Heights swim teams. “The problems arise largely when we have hour after hour of practice,” he said. “We’re well on the way of trying to get a handle on this, but still have a way to go. We recognize there are very legitimate concerns and we’re taking a cautious approach. “We need to look at the options that are available and the costs associated with them to come up with a really good solution that makes good sense for everybody involved.”

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VISUAL ARTS/ PERFORMING ARTS

Marywood University Art Galleries present: “PRINTS in a SERIES”, through March 24 in the Mahady Gallery, located on the first floor of the Shields Center for Visual Arts. An exhibition that examines a range of approaches employed by artists with respect to making works in a series. Cost: free. “Illuminations” by Nina Davidowitz, through March 30 at ArtWorks Gallery and Studio, 503 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. A second reception will be held March 1 from 6 - 9 p.m. with the addition of an exhibition of Nina’s drawings in the classroom. Actors Circle presents: “Seniors of the Sahara,” a romantic comedy by Barbara Pease Weber and directed by Art Walsh, March 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.and Sunday at 2 p.m. at Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Rd., Scranton. Cost: $12 general, $10 seniors, $8 students; March 14 preview: $8 general and seniors, $6 students. Reservations: 342.9707, held 10 min. until show time. B & B Art Gallery’s Third Friday reception, March 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. The Featured Artist for the month is Mark Ciocca, an area artist and art teacher at Pocono Mountain West High School. Other artists include: Sharon Cosgrove, Painter, Mark T. Malak, painter; Rosalie Krastek, painter; Ben Jackson, Painter; Bob Slachta, photographer; Jack Lawrence, stained glass and Cathleen Repholz, pottery. Joe Kluck, a former Featured Artist, always has work on display. 28th Annual NEPA Bach Festival, in Scranton. Organ concert March 16 at Elm Park United Methodist Church, at 4 p.m., chamber music concert March 16 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church at 8 p.m. and choral concert March 17 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church at 3 p.m. “Here We Are In Spain” Comedy Performance, March 16 on the second floor of the AFA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.). The show will include opening act, “The Wha Happened?” and a special

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MORE THAN MOVIES Dietrich Theater Erica Rogler

Shown, from left, are cast members George Cosmetis, Lorrie Loughney, Cathy Rist Strauch, Regina Yeager, Casey Thomas.

‘Seniors of the Sahara’

Sylvia Goldberg, a respectable retired New Jersey school teacher, brings home more than just souvenirs upon returning from her grandson’s wedding in Israel in Actors Circle “Seniors of the Sahara.” In the romantic comedy by Barbara Pease Weber and directed by Art Walsh, Sylvie’s troubles begin when she realizes that the old teapot she purchased at an outdoor market is actually a priceless relic containing a geriatric genie “Eugene” with a bad back and a penchant for vodka and V8. Keeping Eugene a secret from her three best friends, Mabel, Thelma and Fannie, proves to be nearly as difficult as protecting herself from Eugene’s former master who follows Sylvie home and threatens her at knife point. The cast includes George Cosmetis, Jeff Ginsberg, Lorrie Loughney, Betsy Seaforth, Casey Thomas, Cathy Rist Strauch, and Regina yeager. “Seniors of the Sahara,” presented at at Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Rd. in Scranton, aims to be a magical romantic comedy for seniors and “juniors” of all ages. Performances will take place March 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 with shows Thursday, Friday at Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets will be $12 general admission; $10 for seniors, $8 for students. Tickets for the preview, March 14 will be $8 general admission and seniors, $6 students. For reservations call 342.9707. For details, visit actorscircle.org or visit them on Facebook.

Jeff Ginsberg as Eugene, the Genie.

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A.H. students to perform a classic musical By Arielle KovAlich Abington Journal Correspondent

Abington Heights High School students have been hard at work preparing for their upcoming spring musical. After approximately 10 weeks worth of practice and rehearsal time from the students, ‘The Sound of Music’ will be ready for the school’s stage beginning March 15. A group of approximately 50 actors and 30 crew members from the high school have been working together under the direction of Zach Monahan. Monahan, 29, of Clarks Summit has taken on the role of drama and technical director as well as the producer for the play. ‘The Sound of Music’ is the fifth show Monahan has directed and produced at the school. Along with juggling his duties for the school plays, Monahan is in his seventh year as an

English teacher for the high school. Assisting with the production of the play this year is musical director Dr. Susan Kelly and choreographer Nick Lazor. Among some of the student crew members is Marikay Vanfleet, a sophomore who has been given the role of costume designer for the musical. Vanfleet helped with costumes in last year’s play by selecting costumes pieces and creating some of her own. Monahan commented on the efforts of the costume designer, “She has a passion for it, she makes a lot of her own clothes.” The large amount of student cast members has allowed Monahan to double cast seven lead roles for the two performances. The double cast is allowing the two separate performances to have a different set of lead role students

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Abington Heights students practice at an after school rehearsal.

It’s hard to believe, but in less than a month the Dietrich Theater launch its Spring 2013 Film Festival. We hope you can join us for this two-week festival, which starts April 5 and runs through April 18. It will feature 15 of the finest foreign, independent and art films that have been released over the past few months. Our film buyer Jeffrey and Hildy did an amazing job with the film selection. Festival films include “Amour,” “Barbara,” “Chasing Ice,” “Emperor,” “Happy People: A Year in the Taiga,” “The House I Live In,” “Hyde Park on the Hudson,” “The Impossible,” “A Late Quartet,” “Lore,” “Quartet,” “Reality,” “A Royal Affair,” “Rust and Bone” and “Searching for Sugar Man.” The festival will be kicked off in grand fashion with our Opening Night Gala Friday, April 5. Gather up your friends and family and join us for this festive evening filled with two great films – Quartet and Hyde Park on the Hudson, hors d’oeuvres by Epicurean Delight, Twigs Restaurant and Be Life Café and Marketplace, wine by Nimble Hill Vineyard and Winery and sumptuous desserts by Epicurean Delight. Tickets are $35 each and doors open at 5:30 p.m. To make reservations for opening night, please give us a call at 570.996.1500. For more information about festival films and show times, visit our website, www.dietrichtheater.com or call us to be sent a film festival brochure. The Dietrich will be presenting other exciting events this month including Open Mic Night Friday, March 22. Musicians, poets, storytellers, comedians and other talents are invited to take the Dietrich stage for this free event. Open Mic begins at 7:15 p.m. After Open Mic, our evening’s feature will begin at 8:15 p.m. where we will enjoy a bluegrass jam session showcasing the musical talent of Alan Thatcher, Dennis Gold, Bruce Stankus and Carrie Myers. Doors open for Open Mic sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited and is first come, first served. Call the Dietrich at 570.996.1500 for details. Then on Saturday, March 23 at 11 a.m., naturalist and WNEP Pennsylvania Outdoor Life personality Rick Koval will be back at the Dietrich for a talk on Reptiles and Amphibians of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Through a PowerPoint presentation he will share with us 44 species of frogs, snakes, turtles, salamanders and lizards that reside in our region. After the presentation, you will

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Who plays Glinda in “Oz the Great and Powerful”?

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Last week’s answer:

STANLEy TUCCI

Last week’s winner:

TONy DALASIO, OF CLARKS GREEN Contestants can only win once in a 60-day period.

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Abington Heigts students compete in Art Awards

LIBRARY NEWS

Abington Heights Middle School students participated in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scholastic Art Awards competition. The Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition for Northeast Pennsylvania is sponsored by Times-Shamrock Communications, hosted and presented by Marywood University Art Galleries and made possible by the

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A set of eight bright and colorful picture books for PreK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Grade 3 children, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Story Time with Signs and Rhymes,â&#x20AC;? is a brand new addition at the Abington Community Library. The books offer a variety of rhythmic, playful stories for read-aloud fun. American Sign Language (ASL) signs are incorporated into the book design, inviting children to sign along with the story. The result is a literacy-based, fingerplay experience that not only engages children but teaches elementary signing. Reviewers have noted that, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The signs are well chosen for the target audience and the structure of the stories provides a great way to introduce and reinforce basic ASL vocabulary for hearing children.â&#x20AC;? The stories are complemented with several ideas for activities and games to play with children, plus a full page of the alphabet handshapes used by ASL. The series was written by Dawn Babb Prochovnic and illustrated by Stephanie Bauer. Look for the following titles in the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s picture book area: â&#x20AC;&#x153;A to Z Sign with Me: Sign Language for the Alphabet;â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Four Seasons! Five Senses! â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sign Language for the Seasons and Senses;â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hip, Hip, Hooray! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Family Day! â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sign Language for Family;â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;One Trick for One Treat: Sign Language for Numbers;â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Opposites Everywhere: Sign Language for Opposites;â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shape Detective: Sign Language for Shapes;â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;So Many Feelings: Sign Language for Feelings and Emotions;â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Story in My Head: Sign Language for Body Parts.â&#x20AC;? NOTE: The library just received a copy of the IRS publication, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reproducible Copies for Federal Forms and Instructions.â&#x20AC;? The libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s copy machines are available to patrons; copies are 10 cents each. Ask for the binder at the Circulation Desk. Forms can also be accessed online at www.irs.gov either on library computers for 15 cents each or at home. 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. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a library card? Register for one at http://www. lclshome/libraryinfo/library_card_reg. asp.

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have the chance to meet live reptiles and amphibians. Rickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presentation is geared for all ages and admission is free. We would like to thank the Overlook Estate Foundation for funding this event. To reserve tickets ahead of time, please call us at 570.996.1500. Due to its popularity, I would also encourage you to sign up your children now for Aprilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All About Pottery & Sculpture classes with instructors Steve and Amy Colley. During this class, students ages five to 12 years old will work with clay as they learn how to create pottery using potterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wheels and hand-building techniques. The class will also learn a variety of sculpting techniques. Classes will be held Fridays, April 12, 19, 26, May 3 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Admission is $40 per child and all materials are provided. Call the Dietrich at 570.996.1500 to register. As you can see, the Dietrich is so much more than the movies.

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art educators in Northeast Pennsylvania. Gold Key awardâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;winning artwork goes on to the National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition in New York, where they are considered for further awards, exhibition and scholarships.

Abington Heights Middle School students in Ms. MarKay Noceraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art classes recently participated in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scholastic Art Awards competition. From left, front row: Halle Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neil, Cole Maciak, Molly McHale, Nadia Orr, Katie Walsh, and Karen Whitaker; Middle row: Hannah Hlavac, Sam Stevens, Dylan Moran, Megan Noone, April Solalsky. Schuyler Smith, Courtney Novak, Ashleigh Solomon and Maria Pacyna; Back row: Drew Rothka, Sean Myers, Christopher Peet, and Celia Davis; Missing from the photo: Paris Koehler, Hannah Linker and Emily Suwak. Pictured at right; Abington Heights Middle School students in Ms. MarKay Noceras art classes attained awards in this years Scholastic Art Awards competition. From left: Hannah Hlavac (Honorable Mention), Maria Pacyna (Honorable Mention), Drew Rothka (above - Honorable Mention), Courtney Novak (Honorable Mention), Paris Koehler (Silver Key), Megan Noone Christopher Peet Sean Myers (above - Honorable Mention), Katie Walsh (Honorable Mention), Karen Whitaker (Honorable Mention) Missing from the photo: Sam Stevens (Honorable Mention) Emily Suwak (Honorable Mention)

B&B Gallery announces March 4th Friday artists B & B Art Gallery has announced the lineup for its March Third Friday Exhibit to begin March 15 with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. The featured artist for the month is Mark Ciocca, an area artist and art teacher at Pocono Mountain West High School. His exhibit, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Architectural Gems,â&#x20AC;? includes pen and ink drawings of area landmarks, which he also offers in the form of prints and greeting cards. This exhibit will focus on iconic landmarks of Lackawanna College. Additionally, Ciocca will give a free talk about the architecture of these buildings March 24 at 2 p.m. Also new for March are Sharon Cosgrove, painter; Mark T. Malak, painter; Rosalie Krastek, painter; Ben Jackson, painter; Bob Slachta, photographer; Jack Lawrence, stained glass; and Cathleen Repholz, pottery. Joe Kluck, a former featured artist, always has work on display.

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Eagen comforts with blankets

This month’s Clarks Summit Second Friday Art Walk was held downtown March 8. Photographer Dave Guman served as the featured artist at Weezie’s Corner. Duffy’s Coffee House hosted several live musical performances throughout the night. Abington JournAl Photos/ElizAbEth bAumEistEr

Above, Photographer Dave Guman, March featured artist at Weezie’s Corner, 116 Depot St., Clarks Summit, stands with business owner Sandy Michalski at this month’s Clarks Summit Second Friday Art Walk.

Musicians Jack Foley and Robbie Walsh perform at Duffy’s Coffee House during the March Clarks Summit Second Friday Art Walk.

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guest performer. All ages welcome. Cost: $7 or $5 with a valid student ID (High school or college). Tickets: 604.1874. Info: patrick.martin19@yahoo. com or 604.1874. Lamar Advertising’s Up and Coming Comedy Series, March 16 at Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, Shopland Hall, Fourth Floor, at 8 p.m. (cocktail hour and music at 7 p.m.) Features headliner Howard G, opener Luke Thayer and musical opener Janice Gambo. For mature audiences. Light fare and a cash bar will be available throughout the evening. Cost: $16. Tickets: 344.1111, Ticketmaster.com, 1.800.745.3000 or at select Wal-Mart, Boscov’s or Gallery of Sound locations. Info: ScrantonCulturalCenter. org. Lackawanna Audubon Society “A Lifetime of Birds” Presentation, March 17 at the Anthracite Museum at 2:30 p.m. Presentation by photographer Dave Fisher. Info: at 586.5156 or http://academic.

uofs.edu/faculty/careym1/las. html. Celtic Woman Musical Ensemble, March 19 at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple at 7:30 p.m. Info: www.celticwoman.com. “The Lettermen” Concert, March 22 in Lemmond Theater at Walsh Hall, Misericordia University, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: 674.6719. Cost: $35. Open Mic Night, March 22 at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock at 7:15 p.m. Feature at 8:15 p.m. Cost: Free. Musicians, poets, story-tellers, comedians, playwrights and other performers are invited to share their talents. Open mic sign-ups start at 6:30 p.m. Info: 996.1500. New Visions Concerts, March 22 and 23 at New Visions Studio and Gallery, 201 Vine Street, Scranton, at 8 p.m. The March 22 lineup includes Halfling, Shorthand, Those Clever Foxes and Crock Pot Abduction and March 23 will feature Kids On Bikes, along with Down To Six, To Hell With This and Master Fox. Cost: $7. Info: 878.3970 or newvisionsstudio.com. LITERARY ARTS

Writers Group, for ages 18 and up, at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m., ongoing. All genres and levels of writing welcome. Cost: Free. Info: 996.1500. STACKS Writing Group, at The Vintage/Morning Glory Cafe, 326 Spruce St., Scranton, every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Info: emailstackswritinggroup@gmail.com. ARTS, CRAFTS AND MORE MOMS Club of Scranton Craft Fair, March 16 at the Greater Scranton YMCA in Dunmore, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Craft Fair is held as a fundraising effort to support local charities in the community. Info: info@echoes.net. “Yoga for You,” Dietrich Theater 60 E. Tioga St. Tunkhannock, Wednesdays 10 - 11 a.m. Yoga Instructor: Melissa Russo. This class will teach or reinforce the basic yoga poses (asanas) which gently stretch and strengthen the body. Attention will be given to breathing and alignment in postures. Bring a mat or beach towel. Cost: $10 per class. Info: 996.1500 or visit www.dietrichtheater.com.

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Briana Rose Eagen, 17, an 11th Grade student at Foxcroft School, Middleburg, Va. is shown with blankets created for Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter.

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Second Friday Art Walk livens up March in C.S

By Joan Mead-Matsui Abington Journal Correspondent

Briana Rose Eagen, 17, of Waverly, a junior at Foxcroft School, Middleburg, Virginia, has a strong belief in helping other women. As part of a service project in fulfillment of the Loudoun Chapter of the NLJC Debutante Program, Eagen crafted “no sew blankets” made from a variety of fleece fabric purchased from a fabric store. She then donated 25 blankets to the “Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter (LAWS),” also known as “Loudoun Citizens for Social Justice,” a private nonprofit in Loudoun County, VA. The shelter serves domestic violence and sexual assault survivors and offers free and confidential services to enable its residents to live their lives free from fear, anxiety and danger. “I was aware women and teenagers are at risk for abuse,” said Eagen, who enlisted the help of members of the debutante program, Marshals (young men who escorted them) and Foxcroft classmates and teachers. She also worked with Ms. Sheila McKibbin, assistant head of school, to coordinate the project with Foxcroft School. Eagen solicited the collection of donations, coordinated the project with LAWS and created an event to present the blankets to the shelter, which culminated on Nov. 3 at Foxcroft School Library. “I had my Debutante Ball on Nov. 30. As part of becoming a Debutante, I had to do a service project. My debutante director, Jean Ann Michie, focused on the importance of giving back and finding causes that need our help and that we are passionate about. I wanted to do a project for a group that really needed a service and support and enjoy working with both the elderly and children. I realized this would be a wonderful project as it would help battered women, their children and would help to educate my debutante class, classmates and teachers.” Eagen defined the term “debutante” as “finding yourself as a woman while helping others… becoming a woman and appreciating and being comfortable to be a lady with good etiquette and respect for yourself and others at all times. “It taught me old-fashioned values and gave me an experience that hardly exists today,” she said Eagen received additional support from the Abington Community, including her neighbors back home, family and friends and the Abington Heights Civic League, Inc. (AHCL, Inc.), of which which her mother, Gretchen, is a member. “I made arrangements with Emily Nalls, Teen Violence Prevention Program Coordinator for Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter, to be the presenter,” said Eagen. The blankets were a combination of patterns appropriate and fun for children and solid bright colors, noted Eagen, who further described the blankets as, “One side had a pattern and the other a solid color. We cut them large enough to be a lap blanket and snuggle in. They are known as no-sew blankets.’”

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Director Zach Monahan and student actress Natalie Belknap strike a pose in front of their school auditorium.

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performing on each night. Monahan commented on double cast, “I’m excited to see the differences that both casts kind of bring to it,” Monahan continued, “I think it’s exciting for the community to even come both nights to see, in a way, two different sets of kids perform and have their own unique interpretation of the material.” The producer commented on choosing ‘The Sound of Music’ for this spring’s performance, “We felt that with the group of students that we had this year, they would be kind of excited to do one of these old-fashioned stories and they would be able to do it justice.”

He also shared his excitement about working with his cast, “They really are all very talented vocally.” Student cast member Natalie Belknap, a senior at Abington Heights, will be performing as ‘Brigitta’ in both nights of the performance. The student actress has been a part of the school’s performances all four years of her high school career. “I like that it’s two casts,” Belknap said, “It’s really fun because it’s like you get to react to different people playing the same character.” ‘The Sound of Music’ will be performed at 7 p.m. March 15 and 16 at the Abington Heights High School. Tickets will be available at the box office, both nightsat 6 p.m. The cost will be $8 for adults and $5 for seniors and students.

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She added,“The blankets don’t solve their problems but helps to ease them. It gives their children comfort, it gives them something to hold on to and helps them feel safe and that someone cares. Therefore, their moms can also feel a bit better, knowing their children are comforted.” Eagen’s hobbies include singing, acting, dance, softball, basketball, skiing, rock climbing, photography, Theatre Club, Girl Scouts, Whip (11th grade dorm leader), school ambassador and community service.

ACOG Continued from Page 8 using it.” It was also announced that Clarks Summit is seeking vendors and sponsors to participate in its Earth Day events, including a flea market on April 20 on Depot Street. Exhibits are welcome as long as they have an earth-friendly or environmental theme. Thoseparticipating in the flea market will need to provide their own table and tent. ACOG President and Ransom Township Supervisor Dennis Macheska reported on the progress of the Rosland power line, indicating that PP&L is currently renting property from the township as a staging area for the power line project that is estimated to take three years.

“I love fashion, singing and working with the elderly and children,” she added. Jean Michie, director of Loudoun Chapters, National League of Junior Cotillions, Purcellville, VA, said of Eagen’s role as a Debutante, “As director of the Loudoun Chapter of the NLJC Debutante Program, I was very fortunate to have Brianna Eagen as one of the 2012 debutantes. Brianna Eagen has shown that she is not only a beautiful young lady in a white ball gown who can be presented; she has also shown that she is a young woman of passion and integrity.” Rick Williams, chairman of the Clarks Green Shade Commission, commented on Clarks Green’s problem with advertising signs being placed on public property, such as telephone poles or on the front lawns of homes and asked if other communities have the same problem. Most agreed that it is a problem and stated the rule is permits are required for signs and they must be removed a week after the event they are advertising. ACOG members also discussed possible speakers who could speak on rain barrels, alternative energy suppliers and solar power. ACOG meets at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month at the Clarks Green Borough Building.

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with Tyler VanGorder SCOUTING SCENE February is a month when most people spend their time avoiding the frigid outdoor temperatures. These temperatures are accompanied with snowfall and unpleaseant weather conditions. T roop 160 utilizes this season Standing left to right: William P. Conaboy, Esq.; Christine to embrace winter scouting acKrempasky, Physical Therapist/Supervisor, Skilled Nursing tivities. This month was the anCenter, Charlotte Wright, Business Development Vocational nual Klondike Derby at Goose Services/Events; Jim Smicherko, Registered Nurse, Home Health in Wilkes-Barre; Dr. Robert Cole, Vice President of Sys- Pond Boy Scout Reservation. At this event, local Boy Scout tem Improvements. troops are invited to compete in a winter competition. The troops form sled teams of four to six people who work together during various events. Troop 160 has two sled teams this year with each consisting of four boys. These sleds contain all of the Scouts’ gear for Allied Services Integrated Health System’s employees of the various challenges. The Scouts month for December and January were honored recently at a travel around the campsite, special luncheon. Employees of the month, who are nominated pulling their sled and particiby their peers, supervisors, and executives, are presented with an pating in different activities to Allied wristwatch and a gift certificate. Because of their dedicaearn the most points. tion, they will now be known as “miracle makers,” to represent Every year, new activities the organization’s slogan…”Miracles in rehab, performed daily.” are added and removed to For information on Allied Services, please visit AlliedServices.org make each year interesting and unique. The Scouts are informed of the challenges ahead of time so they can bring the proper equipment and train for the competition. This year, some of the events included fire starting, toboggan racing and snowshoe building.

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Lackawanna College establishes Community Opportunity Scholarships

Lackawanna College announces the creation of the Lackawanna College Community Opportunity Scholarships in an effort to continue to provide affordable, high quality educational opportunities to the residents of Northeastern Pennsylvania. These full tuition scholarships, 18 in all, are for commuter students hailing from Lackawanna, Wayne, Pike and Wyoming counties. Scholarships will be awarded based on the applicant’s academic potential, involvement in extracurricular activities and other

Lackawanna County Commissioners Jim Wansacz, Corey D. O’Brien and Patrick M. O’Malley announced that grants for arts and cultural projects and programs in all municipalities are available until the end of this December. The $500 grants can be used for arts, music, concerts or community-based projects. Local artists are encouraged to speak to their respective municipal leaders about potential projects that need to be done in their communities. Municipalities can collabo-

rate on a venture and pool their resources to complete a largescale project that will cover a wider area and serve more citizens. The application letter must include a contact person’s name, title, telephone number and email address. Application letters should be submitted at least three weeks before the start of the project. Grant funds cannot be used to cover fund raising events, religious activities, art therapy projects, equipment or food purchases.

A Factoryville Library book sale was sponsored March 2 by the Keystone College Service Club and Winner’s Circle Club. Proceeds from the event will benefit the library. Books were donated from a library in New York City that was closing. The books were sold at a deep discount, $1 each. Dianna Varady, a Keystone freshman who helped coordinate the event, said they were pleased with the steady stream of visitors.

A few people browse through the selection of books at the sale at Factoryville Public Library.

variables that are best exemplified by the student. Applications for the Community Opportunity Scholarships must be received by June 1, 2013, and include the application form along with a personal essay that details why the applicant is deserving of the award and how this scholarship will impact his/her future endeavors. Application forms, detailed instructions and full eligibility requirements can be accessed at www.lackawanna.edu, or by calling the Admissions Department at 570-961-7814.

At each event, a judge would grade the scouts on their performance and give them a score. The sled team with the most points at the end would then be titled the winner. The snow may have discouraged some, but it did not stop Troop 160 from having a lot of fun at the derby. Feb. 10 was Troop 16o’s Scout Sunday. On this day, we give thanks to our sponsoring church, The United Methodist Church, by attending and participating in a service. This church has allowed us to utilize one of their main rooms as our meeting room for numerous years. We happily partake in this service to express our gratitude toward the church. The Boy Scouts opened the service with Scout pledges and a responsive reading. Afterward, the Boy Scouts were invited to have some snacks in the church’s fellowship hall. The United Methodist Church is very important to Troop 160. We like to show our appreciation whenever we can. Remember a Scout is reverent. Tyler VanGorder has the rank of Eagle in Boy Scout Troop 160 from Clarks Summit. He is a junior at Abington Heights High School. For more information, visit troop160bsa.org.

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Comets crush Braves By Tom RoBinson For The Abington Journal

SCRANTON – Abington Heights attacked Shikellamy from every angle Friday night, combining accurate 3-point shooting with the ability to get to the rim. When it was over, the District 2 champion Comets provided more evidence of their potential to contend on the state level by advancing to the second round of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Class AAA boys basketball tournament with a 67-37 rout of the Braves at the Lackawanna College Student Union. Jamie Egan led the incredible shooting night by hitting all five of his attempts, including four from 3-point range, while topping a balanced attack with 14 points. Egan opened the fourth quarter by assisting baskets from T.J. Murray, J.C. Show and Kevin Elwell in the first 1:10. He then headed for the bench, beginning a parade of Abington Heights substitutions with the Comets in front, 58-25. “We worked really hard to get that lead and to get everyone on the bench some time,” said Egan, who finished with five assists. “It was a fun game to get everyone in there.” The players waited in the locker room after the game for coach Ken Bianchi to arrive so they could celebrate his 650th career victory. The Comets, who were scheduled to continue in the second round Tuesday night against Philadelphia Electric in Bethlehem, can expect the challenges to become significantly tougher from here. “Every game, we have to improve,” Egan said. “It gets tougher and tougher.” Getting through the first round was not difficult for long. Shikellamy’s only lead came when Ernie Tyler, who scored a team-high 15 points, hit a 3-pointer on the team’s first possession. Egan answered 20 seconds later, then Murray converted a three-point play and Elwell hit a 3-point shot to put the Comets ahead to stay, 9-3. Abington Heights scored the last five points of the first quarter, including another 3-pointer by Elwell with a second left, for an 18-10 lead. The Comets turned the game into a blowout by outscoring the Braves, 31-4, from one minute into the second quarter until two minutes remained in the third. Show started the stretch with a long 3-pointer and Egan ended it with another for a 51-18 lead. “We moved the ball around real well, got open shots and I just See COMETS, Page 14A made them; every-

Scranton Prep’s Tricia Byrne (25) shoots over Southern Lehigh’s Melann Amory (12) and Kati Yext (13).

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Valley Wrestling's Eric Newton graples with Summit Westling's Brady Mapes. Abington Heights hosted a Round Robin Rookie Wrestling Tournament for first and second year wrestlers in grades K-6. Summit Wrestling’s Gavin Kareha (right) finished second in the Pee Wee division. Other Summit Wrestlers who placed include: Connor Beck (2nd place, PeeWee), Luke Evans (1st, Pee Wee), Gavin Padula (1st, Pee Wee), Brian Heard (1st, Pee Wee), Brady Summit Wrestling's Gavin Kareha faces Benton’s Fenway Maples (2nd, Bantam), Cole Huntington. Reese (2nd, Bantam), and Nolan Gross (2nd, Junior).

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Lackawanna Trail senior wrestlers honored

Senior members of the Lackawanna Trail Wrestling squad and the escorts were honored at their last home meet on Thursday, Feb. 14. Front row, from left: Kyle Burgette, Justin Barber, Victor Rosa and Zach Walters. Middle row: Sean Burgette, Jackie Turnball, Sandra Walters, Donna Rosa and Tammy Miller. Back row: Victor Rosa and Jim Walters.

Prep girls advance in tourney By RoB TomKAVAGE rtomkavage@theabingtonjournal.com

SCRANTON- With the game tied at 40-all entering the fourth quarter, Scranton Prep guard Danielle Dalessandro knew she needed to step up her game or risk having the Classics be eliminated from the state playoffs. Dalessandro did just that, scoring seven points, grabbing five rebounds and picking up two key steals in the quarter to led Scranton Prep to a 60-57 victory over Southern Lehigh in a firstround PIAA Class AAA girls contest March 9 at Marywood University. “It’s the first round of the state tournament, so in the fourth quarter you just have to give it your all and leave everything on the court,” Dalessandro said. “If you lose, go home and think about what you could have done, you probably won’t be able to sleep.” Dalessandro epitomized those words when she dove out of bounds to save a ball off a missed free throw in the final minutes. The senior drained a 3-pointer to start Prep’s 13-3 run to begin the fourth quarter, giving Prep a 41-32 lead with 2:55 left in the game. “The 3-pointer boosted my confidence and everything came together at that point,” Dalessandro said. Southern Lehigh rattled off eight straight points in just 24 seconds to cut Prep’s lead to 5452 with 1:57 left in the game. Classics junior guard Tricia Byrne, who had a game-high 24 points, including the 1,000th of her career during the first minute of the game, scored 10 points and grabbed two rebounds in the third quarter that was capped by a nifty up and under layup in the final seconds. “We came out with a rough start so we had to come out in the second half a little bit stronger,” Byrne said. Scranton Prep head coach Ross Macciocco believes the team got back to basics in the third quarter. “We came out and executed and that’s how we got the lead,” he said. Despite making just 9 of 18 free throws in the fourth quarter, the Classics hung on for the victory. “Overall, the girls didn’t quit,” Macciocco said. “I thought we played tough and physical for four quarters. Of course, at the end of the game, foul shooting would have made it a little bit easier for us.” Brianna Prince See PREP, Page 14A

Learn to CURL

Bowling is right up the mayor’s alley By BEn FREdA Abington Journal Correspondent

Bruce Smallacombe, who has been serving as the mayor of Jermyn for the past 12 years, got to perform his bowling skills at the PBA (Professional Bowlers Association) Masters tournament in New Brunswick, New Jersey on February 18. He played against

many professional bowlers, such as Jason Couch and Walter Ray Williams. “It truly is an honor to be considered good enough to bowl with the likes of Norm Duke, Pete Weber, and Parker Bohn,” said Smallacombe. Smallacombe was eliminated in the third round of the qualifying

match, but he found the tournament to be a learning experience. He said that he learned that every lane has a different oil pattern, which results in the way the ball hooks down the lane. He also mentioned that the pro bowlers

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Abington Journal/Ben Freda Bruce Smallacombe (left) with PBA Hall of Famer Norm Duke

Anthracite Curling Club is excited to give the residents of Northeastern Pennsylvania the opportunity to Learn to Curl. The Club is offering exclusive sessions to learn the basics of one of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S. on consecutive Tuesdays, March 19 nd March 26, at The Ice Rink at Coal St. in Wilkes-Barre.

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Rose M. Schreiber March 6, 2013

Rose M. Schreiber, 98, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2013 in Scranton. Born on February 21, 1915, Rose was the daughter of Simon and Anna Gazdik. She was a longtime resident of Olean, N.Y., where she grew up alongside her sister Mary Gazdik Mishanec and brothers Joe and Sam Gazdik. After graduating from Olean High School, Rose worked for the Olean City School District. In 1939, she married the late Jim Schreiber and thereafter raised their two daughters Anne and Jean in Olean. After Jim passed away in 1976, Rose moved to St. Petersburg, Fla., where she lived close to Anne for nearly 25 years. In 2001, Rose moved to the Scranton area to live close to Jean, residing at Wesley Village in Pittston and then Allied Terrace in Scranton.

Rose was a devout Catholic and dedicated her life to her family and friends. Ballroom dancing, bingo and playing cards with her friends were her favorite activities. She is survived by her two daughters Anne (Paul) Pursae of Clearwater, Fla. and Jean Preston (Joe Piazza) of Clarks Summit; three grandchildren Jeff Pursae of Clearwater, Fla., Maura Preston of Wayne and Casey (Erin) Preston of Berwyn; three great-grandchildren Will, Abigail Rose and Janie Preston; as well as several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Allied Services Foundation, 100 Abington Executive Park, Clarks Summit, PA 18411 (http://www.allied-services.org/ giving/donate-online/) or to a charity of the donor’s choice. To send an online condolence, visit www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome.com.

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Bamford and Evan Maxwell. The Comets allowed the Braves just five rebounds in the first half while leading 24-12 on the boards for the game. “Our big men did real well on defense, got points inside and got us rebounds,” Egan said. Murray had 11 points while Elwell had 10, along with four assists. Bamford led with nine rebounds and two blocked shots while Nathan Hollander had three steals. “They’re the fourth-ranked team in the state for a reason,” Foor said.

one did,” Egan said. On his way to a 12-point, six-assist effort, Show scored the first seven points in a 17-2 finish to the first half. The Comets then opened the second half with a 14-2 advantage helped by two of Egan’s 3-pointers. “They were better than us in every way,” Shikellamy coach Tim Foor said. ”They were bigger and stronger and they shot the ball very well.” Abington Heights went 9-for-15 (60 percent) on 3-pointers and 17-for-23 (73.9 percent) from inside the arc with the help of dunks by Jason

Planning committee seated, from left: Leslie Fath, Heinz Rehab Hospital; Jim Brogna, Allied Services Foundation; William F. Anzalone, Esq., Anzalone Law Offices; Michael Raymond, Ph.D., Heinz Rehab; and Jim Partington, Lexus MotorWorld. Standing front row: John McCarthy, Wilmington Trust; Jared Widman, J.C. Widman Consulting; Mark Rowan, DPT, Heinz Rehab; Jim Brozena; Cornelia Romanowski, Jack Simpson, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney; Tina McCarthy, Allied Services; Phil Straub, Hall, Mihalos & Straub; and Scott Sanderson, Esq., Sanderson Law Offices. Back row, from left: Tom Bevevino, Custom Container Solutions and Bill Conaboy, Esq., President/CEO. Absent from photo are committee members Stuart Bell, Luzerne Products; Rick Osick, Lexus MotorWorld; Stacy Otero, Lexus MotorWorld; Alex Rogers, Bedwick and Jones Printing; Doug Straub, Straub Metals; Susan C. Yelen, The Yelen Hazzouri Group at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney; Eric Wassel, Esq., Fellerman and Ciarimboli Law Offices; and Jill Widman, Wyoming Valley West School District.

Allied Services plans 20th annual 2013 Lexus Autism Golf Classic

The planning committee for the 2013 Allied Services Heinz Rehab Annual Autism Classic met recently to plan the 20th annual tournament, which will be held on Monday, June 10 at the Huntsville Golf Club in Lehman, PA with presenting sponsor Lexus MotorWorld. Proceeds will be used to treat pediatric patients with diagnoses on the autism spectrum disorder. Most autism services are not fully covered by insurance, and Allied Services Heinz Rehab Hospital provides critical rehab services for pediatric patients without regard to their parents’ ability to pay.

Over the past 19 years, over $900,000 has been raised through this tournament. For the first nine years, event proceeds supported augmentative communication devices for developmentally challenged children. For the past 11 years all proceeds have supported Autism rehab services, as well as for pragmatic social groups serving children with Autism throughout the region. One such group is Parents and Professionals, which was founded by the parent of a child with autism and his therapist at Heinz Rehab, and sponsors sports, social events and an annual trip to the

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Abington Journal/Stephanie Walkowski Abington Heights junior guard J.C. Show drives to the hoop.

Miners names new head coach Last season, the Miners returned to prominence in the semi-pro football ranks with a 9-3 season, earning a playoff spot and building a foundation for even greater expectations in 2013. Leading the Miners to meet those expectations will be a new leader. Gary Haase has stepped down as Head Coach to focus on family and will be taking on a different role with the Miners to be determined. Coach Darrin McDowell becomes the fourth Head Coach as the Miners enter the seventh season in Northeastern Pennsyl-

vania. McDowell was preceeded by team founder Dan LaMagna in 2007, 2008, Donnie JacksonBey in 2009 before he took a position at West Side High School, LaMagna again in 2010 and 2011 before Haase stepped in last season. McDowell joined the NEPA Miners in 2012 as the team’s Quarterbacks Coach and the team’s first Recruiting Coordinator, two areas in which the NEPA Miners shined and led the Miners to their best overall record in six seasons.

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bowlers have coaches to tell them how the balls hook in each lane. “I learned that I need better equipment, and I need somebody there that can help tell you how the lanes change,” he said. Smallacombe played against 468 bowlers, and the top 64 advanced to the finals. He bowled a 700 series with the scores: 243 in Game 1; 221 in Game 2; 236 in Game 3. “It’s a learning experience and it’s tough to advance,” he said. “Now I know I can advance,” he said. Smallacombe said that he will try the tournament again next year. He also mentioned that during the tournament, he met new people, made new friends, and received autographs, which were signed in his PBA yearbook by PBA bowlers. “I took a brand new bowling pin with me, and got it autographed with all the names that I think is a memento to hand down to my grandson,” he said. “I’m looking forward to doing it again, and going to the senior tour.” Smallacombe was invited to the PBA Masters tournament because he scored an average of 220 or higher for the past five years in the Carbondale commercial leagues and the Archbald commercial leagues, which were held in Valley Lanes in Childs. He bowled two nights a week in these leagues since 1982. He wore the same bowling shirt from 1982 during the tournament. T & D Power, where he works during the day, sponsored him to go to the tournament. Smallacombe bowled with his father when he was a kid. He bowled in Valley Lanes, Idle Hour Lanes, and Wallenpaupack Lanes. As a bowler, Smallacombe bowled six perfect games, and won awards in bowling, such as high game, high series, and sportsmanship of the year. He also won a lot of league cham-

Philadelphia Zoo. The Lexus Champions for Charity designation was earned by the Autism program for the fourth consecutive year. As the regional designee, Allied Services Integrated Health System conducts a regional raffle with 250 chances to win the once-in-alifetime opportunity to play in the three-day Pebble Beach golf tournament. For information on Allied Services or its services for children with Autism, please visit AlliedServices.org. For questions about the tournament, please call 570-348-1407.

pionships. He also bowled in the national team tournament in Syracuse in 1999 and in 2001, Knoxville, with PBA bowler D.J. Archer. Smallacombe was a league secretary/treasurer of Carbondale and Archbald commercial leagues. He was the vice-president of the Northeast PA Bowling Association about a few years ago. He was in the board of directors of the Northeast PA Bowling Association. Smallacombe has a wife Patty, two sons, Mark and Bruce, Jr, and a grandson Hunter Smallacombe (son of Bruce Smallacombe, Jr.). He passes his love of bowling to his sons, who are currently in youth leagues. He hopes to someday teach his grandson bowling. Smallacombe will be running for a 4th term as mayor of Jermyn in the May primary. He is involved in many clubs and organizations. “I enjoy it,” he said. “I like doing a lot for the community. I started in the public events committee, the business association, and the historical society.” Smallacombe is a member of the Lions Club, and a member of Masonic Lodge in Jermyn Aurora Lodge 523. He sometimes attends crime watch meetings, and helps with the National Night Out. He also started the annual Christmas concert. He also sings in the variety show at the Jermyn Community Center in May. He sang with the Jeffrey James Band last year. He also helps coordinate the Concert in the Park in July. He also speaks at the Jermyn Cub Scouts Blue Gold Dinner and the Jermyn Awards Dinner. Aside from bowling, Smallacombe enjoys other sports as well. In fact, he coaches baseball, basketball, and football. He hopes to someday coach bowling. “59 (age 59), and I still keep playing,” he quipped. “They are going to have to drag me off the field and off the bowling alley. I’m going to bowl until I can’t bowl.”

Abington Journal/Jason Riedmiller Scranton Prep’s Danielle Dalessandro (23) shoots for two in the Classics win over Southern Lehigh.

Alley Cats Bowling Scores Alley Cats Bowling League - Scores from 2/26/13 Team Standings: Siamese-23, Lynx-22, Bobcats-19.5, Manx-18, Tigers-17 Wildcats-14.5, Calicos-10, Ghost-4 High Individual Game: Karron McGowan-166, Mary Kay Nealon-165, Maxine Gilligan-164 High Individual Series: Karron McGowan-452, Carole Hamersly-436,Anna Aten432 High Team Game:Siamese-733, Calicos-650, Tigers-634 High Team Series: Siamese-1876,Calicos1847,Tigers & Wildcats-1838

Danzig named to all-conference team Two members of The University of Scranton men’s basketball team picked up all-Landmark Conference honors, Kirbie Britt, associate commissioner, announced . Sophomore guard Ross Danzig (Clarks Green, Pa./Abington Heights/Blair AcademyNJ) was named first team while senior guard Travis Farrell (Middletown, NJ/Christian Brothers Academy) landed second-team honors. The teams were selected by a vote among the conference’s eight head coaches. Chris Kearney, a 6-7 senior forward from league champion Catholic University, was named the player of the year and defensive player of the year and freshman guard Brandon Headley of Susquehanna University was selected the top rookie. The coaching staff of the year award went to Catholic University and its head coach, Steve Howes. Danzig picks up first-team honors for the first time in his career after leading the Royals in scoring (16.3), rebounding (7.6), free throw percentage (.803), and minutes played (35.8). He started all 26 games, scored in double figures 23 times, and scored at least 20 points on five occasions, including a career-high 29-point effort in a 74-73 victory in overtime against then 21st-ranked Cabrini College on November 27 at the Long Center. Danzig, the 2012 Landmark Conference Rookie of the Year, also scored 26 points in an 84-74 loss to Juniata College in the semifinals of the Landmark tournament on Wednesday, February 20, and recorded a team-high five ‘double-doubles’ in points and rebounds this season. He has started all 57 games in his career and has 830 points (14.6 per game) and 361 rebounds (6.3 per game).

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AHMS announces Students of the Month for September Abington Heights Middle School announced its Students of the Month for September 2013.

Abington Journal Photos/Elizabeth Baumeister Entertaining themselves with souvenirs and bubbles before the parade begins, from left: Tyler Jordan, Kayleona Zintel and Tristan Zintel, all of Carbondale

A sea of green The Scranton Saint Patrick’s Parade was held March 9. For additional photos, see theabingtonjournal. com.

Shown, from left: Commissioner Jim Wansacz; Emily Reynolds, student; Commissioner Corey D. OBrien; Jennifer Smith, student, who danced all 46 hours; Anisbel Ortega and Christopher Boyd, students; Michelle Schutt, Director of Student Services; Matthew Nied, Assistant Director of Student Programs and Unions; and Commissioner Patrick M. O’Malley.

Griffin Pond Animal Shelter volunteers ride in the Scranton Saint Patrick’s Parade.

Lackawanna County Commissioners recognize Penn State Dance Marathon The Lackawanna County Commissioners honored Penn State Worthington students and administrators for their efforts in raising funds to help

children with cancer through its annual dance marathon. The event, known as THON, generates money for the Four Diamonds Fund of The Milton

Hershey Medical Center. The local campus raised over $6,800 through pledges, can collection weekends and other events.

The streets of Scranton begin to fill with vendors and spectators the morning of Parade.

Shown, from left: Michael Lusk, general manager, Sodexo Dining Services; Kevin Wilson, Keystone College vice president of finance and administration; George Cashmark, district manager, Sodexo Campus Services; Keystone College President Dr. Edward G. Boehm, Jr.; Spencer Goodrich, Sodexo general manager of facilities services; Karen Lovelund, district manager, Sodexo Facilities Campus Services.

Keystone College, Sodexo finalize agreement

Officials from Keystone College and Sodexo recently concluded an agreement calling for Sodexo to continue management of the college’s facilities and dining services.

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NEWTON TOWNSHIP COMBINING STATEMENTS OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 REVENUES: TAXES LICENSES AND PERMITS FINES INTEREST AND RENTS INTERGOVERNMENTAL CHARGES FOR SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS TOTAL REVENUES

GENERAL $622,736 $12,859 $2,536 $74,034 $34,983 $35,661 $13,475 $796,284

EXPENDITURES GENERAL GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SAFETY HEALTH & SAFETY HIGHWAYS AND STREETS CULTURE AND RECREATION MISCELLANEOUS TOTAL EXPENDITURES

$183,824 $203,949 $10,678 $344,702 $414,034 $57,836 $1,215,023

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2013 Ford Focus SE

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Gibbons Discount

Retail Customer Cash

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Buy for

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- $1,145

Retail Customer Cash

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MEET OUR STAFF

John Orue

Sales Consultant

I currently reside in Greenﬁeld Township with my wife Connie. I am a graduate of the University of Scranton and Marine Corp Vietnam Veteran. I have been in the automobile business for 25 years and have enjoyed the past 20 of those years as an employee for Gibbons Ford, it is also where I hold court on a daily basis. My pastimes and enjoyment come from being a Mason with the Masonic Temple and full member of Lenox Endless Mountain VFW.

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2013 Honda CR-V LX

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• Model #RM4H3DEW • 185-hp (SAE Net), 2.4-Liter, 16-Valve, DOHC i-VTEC® 4-Cylinder Engine • Automatic Transmission • Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control SystemTM • Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) with Traction Control • Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Guidelines • Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink • USB Audio Interface • Remote Entry System • 160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 4 Speakers ****Lease *Lease 36 Months through ahfc ahfc. $0 Down Payment Payment. • Pandora® Radio Compatibility 1st payment and tags due at delivery. Residual $15,856.00 • Bluetooth® Streaming Audio

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‘S 05 DODGE STRATUS CPE R/T

02 HONDA CIVIC LX SEDAN

Gray, 90K, Was $7,950

Red, 92K

Now

$5,995

Now

$7,750

00 LEXUS RX300 AWD

00 MAZDA MIATA SE CONV.

Gold, 103K

Dk. Cherry, 103K

Now

$8,750

08 CHEVY IMPALA LT SEDAN

Now

08 FORD FUSION SEL SEDAN

$9,999

08 10 10 10

ACCORD ACCORD ACCORD ACCORD

2.9% for 60 mos ACCORDS EXL SDN Green, 70K .....................NOW $14,500 EX SDN Silver, 74K .........................NOW $14,750 LX SDN Red, 28K...........................NOW $15,950 LX SDN Gold, 15K ..........................NOW $16,950

10 ACCORD EXL SDN 10 10 11 10 10 09 10

Red, 41K ....................... NOW

$17,500

ACCORD EX SDN Gray, 20K ..........................NOW $18,500 ACCORD LXP SDN Gray, 17K .......................NOW $17,950 ACCORD EXL SDN Navy, 20K.......................NOW $19,750 ACCORD LX SDN Black, 25K .........................NOW $16,750 ACCORD LXP SDN Black, 20K ......................NOW $17,950 HONDA SXL V6 NAV SDN White, 43K......NOW $18,950 ACCORD EXL SDN Black, 24K ......................NOW $19,500

99 HONDA ACCORD EX SDN

1.9% for 36 mos

PILOT 4WD 11 PILOT EXL Gray, 32K ........................................NOW $28,500 11 PILOT LX Navy, 23K ...........................................NOW $28,500 11 PILOT EXL Gray, 33K ........................................NOW $28,500 12 PILOT TOURING NAVI/RDVD Black, 31K ...NOW $34,500 10 PILOT EXL DVD Gray, 45K .............................NOW $27,250 11 PILOT EXL Silver, 31K .......................................NOW $29,500 11 PILOT EXL Gray, 11K.........................................NOW $30,500

Now

08 CHRYSLER SEBRING LX SDN

Navy, 25K

Blue, 14K, Was $12,950

Now

ELEMENT 4WD 10 ELEMENT EX Gray, 25K...................................NOW $18,950

08 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GS CPE

Gray, 85K

Silver, 37K

$12,950

Now

$12,950

11 TOYOTA COROLLA LE SEDAN

10 MAZDA 3i TOURING SEDAN

Red, 23K, Was $14,950

Blue, 40K

Now

$13,500

Now

$13,950

09 DODGE JOURNEY SXT 4WD

11 SUBARU LEGACY AWD SDN

Blue 35K

Gray, 29K

Now

$15,250

Now

$18,950

Frost, 5K................................................. NOW

Black, 89K

Now

$8,950

10 HONDA FIT SPORT Red, 37K......................NOW $14,950

1.9% for 36 mos 10 10 10 10 10 12 11 11 12 08 09

CIVIC CIVIC CIVIC CIVIC CIVIC CIVIC CIVIC CIVIC CIVIC CIVIC CIVIC

2.9% for 60 mos

CIVICS LX SDN Titanium, 60K ............................NOW $14,250 LX SDN Titanium, 28K ............................NOW $15,250 EX SDN Gray, 51K.................................NOW $15,250 LX CPE Gray, 18K..................................NOW $15,950 EX SDN Black, 31K................................NOW $15,950 EXL Black, 6K..........................................NOW $20,500 LX SDN Blue, 63K .................................NOW $13,750 EX CPE Red, 20K..................................NOW $16,950 LX SDN Black, 12K ................................NOW $18,950 LX SDN Gray, 28K .................................NOW $13,950 LX SDN Black, 28K ................................NOW $14,500

2.9% for 60 mos

06 HONDA CIVIC LX SDN Blue, 68K

Now

10 CRV EX Black, 40K...............................................NOW $20,750 10 CRV EX Silver, 40K...............................................NOW $20,750 10 CRV EXL NAVI Titanium, 49K ...........................NOW $20,950 11 CRV SE Sage, 29K ...............................................NOW $21,250 11 CRV SE White, 25K...............................................NOW $21,950 10 CRV EXL Black, 19K............................................NOW $22,900 11 CRV EXL-NAVI Black, 41K...............................NOW $23,500 10 CRV EXL Sage, 30K ............................................NOW $22,500 11 CRV EXL Titanium, 21K ........................................NOW $24,950 11 CRV EXL White, 18K............................................NOW $24,950 12 CRV EX Titanium, 19K ...........................................NOW $23,950

RIDGELINE 4WD 08 RIDGELINE RTX Red, 55K.............................NOW $18,500

*1.9% for 36 mos/ 2.9% for up to 60 mos on Certified Hondas thru Am Honda Finance W.A.C. Certified Hondas have 1 yr - 12k, Basic Warranty & 7yr - 100k Powertrain from orig. inservice date.

$11,950

08 TOYOTA RAV4 4WD Gold, 81K

Now

$12,950

08 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 4WD

05 VP, Black, 88K 07 LX, Black, 67K

$7,950 $8,500 $11,500

HONDA ACCORD VP SEDAN 05, White, 68K 07, Silver, 86K

$9,950 $10,950

HONDA CRV EX 4WD 06, Silver, 96K $10,950 06, Black, 102K $11,500

10 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GLS SDN Gray, 38K, Was $15,750

Now

$14,500

10 BMW 328Xi AWD SDN Navy, 41K

Now

$22,500

$11,950

JEEP PATRIOT 4WD Green, 46K

Now

$13,500

09 SUBARU IMPREZA AWD SEDAN

Red, 47K

Now

Open Monday - Thursday 9-9 Friday & Saturday 9-5

$10,950

05 EX, Black, 106K

$17,500

CRV 4WD

FIT

Now

00 HONDA ACCORD EX COUPE

Now

CRZ HYBRID

1.9% for 36 mos

$11,500

04 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 4WD

$7,750

Silver, 14K

$10,950

07 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LS 4WD

$10,950

Now

08 CHEVY COBALT CPE

11 CRZ EX

Now

2.9% for 60 mos

White, 87K

Black, 65K

White, 53K, Was $10,950

Now

$8,950

1.9% for 36 mos

HONDA CIVIC COUPES

Red, 50K

Now

$14,950

YOUR NICE TRADE HERE

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1.9%for 36 mos. 2.9%for 60 mos.

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412 Autos for Sale

Abington Journal

412 Autos for Sale

WEDNESDAY MARCH 13, 2013

412 Autos for Sale

Gaughan Auto Store 114 South Main St., Taylor • 562-3088 • www.gaughanautostore.com

412 Autos for Sale

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF THE GAUGHAN FAMILY EXPERIENCE

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7,988

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07 BMW 328xi AWD

14,988

Leather, Sunroof, Auto

05 GMC Canyon

12,988

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08 Chevy Impala LS 07 Chevy Monte Carlo LS 08 Hyundai Tiburon GS 11 Toyota Yaris Sdn 07 Cadillac CTS

9,988

P. Seat, Auto, Super Clean

10,988

Coupe, Power Everything, Sunroof, Only 48K Miles

10,988

09 Dodge Journey SXT 08 Honda Pilot EX

11,988

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13,988

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Interest Rates

2.99%

09 Nissan Frontier LE 08 Ford F150 XCAB

13,988

10 Dodge Nitro

as low as

AWD, Alloys, 3rd Row Seating

4x4, XCab, Alloys, Auto

11,988

Auto, Power Options, CD, Great Fuel Economy

19,988

STX 4x4, Auto, V8

13,988

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12,988

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IFIED T R E C ALER DE

09 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS

14,988

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05 Toyota 4Runner LTD 10 Hyundai Veracruz

16,988

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16,988

GLS, AWD, 6 Cyl, Alloys, Wow

07 Dodge 1500 Crew Cab 07 Dodge Dakota 4x4, 1 Owner, Power Option, Matching Cap

16,988

7,988

OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY AT WWW.GAUGHANAUTOSTORE.COM

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WEDNESDAY MARCH 13, 2013

Abington Journal 542

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GATEWAY FORD INC. Business Route 6, Tunkhannock Serving the needs of our customers since 1971

FANTASTIC SELECTION OF USED VEHICLES IN STOCK AT GATEWAY FORD

WE ARE THE PLACE TO BUY!

2013 FORD EXPLORER XLT Leather, 4WD, MyTouch, White...... Only $33,995 2013 FORD EDGE SEL All Wheel Drive, V6, Sync, Blue ............... Only $29,995 2013 FORD TAURUS LIMITED V6, Leather, Full Size Ride, Silver . Only $24,995 2012 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4 Wheel Drive, 4 Cyl, Great MPG’s, White. Only $21,995 2012 DODGE CHARGER RT AWD, Leather, Nav, Moonroof, Black .. Only $22,995 2012 FORD FUSION SE 4 Cyl, Auto, 31 MPG, Gray................... Only $18,995 2011 MERCURY MARINER AWD, 4 Cyl, Moonroof, Auto, Black.. Only $21,995 2010 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER 4X4, Leather, 7 Pass, White Only $22,995 2010 FORD ESCAPE LIMITED 4X4 Leather, V6, Heated Seats, Red Fire . Only $20,995 2009 FORD EDGE SEL All Wheel Drive, Panoramic Roof, 1 Owner, Black Only $20,995 2009 FORD ESCAPE LIMITED 4X4 Leather, Moonroof, 1 Owner, Silver. Only $16,995 2007 LINCOLN MKZ All Wheel Drive, Leather, Moonroof, Good Mileage, Red Only $17,495 2007 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4X4 7 Pass, V6, Only 55,000 Miles, Silver Only $12,995 2007 FORD F150 SC XLT 4X4 V8, 1 Owner, We Sold It, Green Only $18,995 2005 FORD F150 SC STX 4X4 6 1/2’ Box, Trailer Tow, Black .. Only $12,995 2005 DODGE DURANGO 4X4 Automatic, V8, Classy Vechicle, Blue..Only $9,995

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Logistics/ Transportation

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548 Medical/Health

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Other

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570-301-3602

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SEASONAL POSITIONS Open at

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554

Production/ Operations

POWDER COATING

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566

Sales/Retail/ Business Development

MARKETING/SALES

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700 MERCHANDISE

2011 CHEVY SILVERADO EXT. CAB Z71 4X4

2010 AVALANCHE Z71 4X4

v-6 Auto, Air, PW, PL 38,000 miles

8 cyl., Auto, PW, PL, Air, 8K, Certiﬁed

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$10,995* $25,495* $32,495*

ATTENTION VENDORS

Accent items, ceramics, baskets, holiday items, glasses, much more. ALL EXCELLENT PRICES AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. 570-675-5046 after 5:30 P.M. YEARBOOKS. COUGHLIN (30) 1928-2000. GAR (18)) 1937-2006, MEYERS (15) 19532003, PITTSTON (6) 1967-’75, WVW (12), 1967-2000, KINGSTON (11) 1932-’52, HAZLETON, (8) 1940-’61, PLAINS, (3) 1966’68, HANOVER 1951’74. Prices vary depending on condition. $20-$40 each. Call for further details and additional school editions. 570-825-4721 arthurh302@ aol.com

716

V-6, Auto, Sunroof, PW, PD 38,000 miles

2007 CHEVY TRAIL BLAZER

6cyl, Auto, Air, PW, PD 74,000 miles

$15,695* $16,495* $9,995*

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570-489-7586

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Building Materials

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SALES: Earn $500/ day. Insurance agents needed, leads, no cold calls, commissions paid daily, complete training, health & dental insurance, life insurance required. 1-888-713-6020

542

732

Logistics/ Transportation

Operate powered industrial forklift equipment with attachments to safely perform various assignments.

***STRAIGHT DAY SHIFT OR NIGHT SHIFT (12 hour shifts ave. 42 hours per week) Salary commensurate with experience MUST HAVE 1 YEAR FULL TIME EXPERIENCE Skills Required: • High School Diploma/GED • College education preferred • Computer Skills • Valid Driver’s License • Criminal Background Check • Pass Pre-Employment Drug Screen & Physical *Mehoopany Location * Beneﬁts Available *

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506 Administrative/ Clerical

Exercise Equipment

LEG EXTENSION MACHINE Hammer Strength ISO-Lateral. 4 years old, plate loaded, platinum frame, navy upholstery. New condition. $1000. SEATED L E G C U R L MACHINE, Hammer Strength ISOLateral. 4 years old, plate loaded, platinum frame, navy upholstery, New condition. $1000. Call Jim 570-855-9172

744

Furniture & Accessories

CHAIRS, (2) Genuine leather, custom made recliners. Taupe color, like new. $550 each. 570-675-5046 DESK, corner, computer. Great shape. O’Sullivan-Sauder. Lots of storage and shelves. $60 OBO can email pics. 570-477-2281

* NELSON * * FURNITURE * * WAREHOUSE * Recliners from $299 Lift Chairs from $699 New and Used Living Room Dinettes, Bedroom 210 Division St Kingston Call 570-288-3607

SALON FURNITURE

free standing styling station, sink with backwash unit and shampoo chair, 58x 36 rectangular antifatigue mat, wall mount mirror with brackets, 58x36. Other miscellaneous items. 570-709-7271

756

4 Cyl, Auto, PW,PD, CD, 14k

Antiques & Collectibles

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Logistics/ Transportation

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780

Televisions/ Accessories

TV 19” COLOR

With remote and DVD/VCR combo player. $25.00 each or $40.00 for both. Call 570-814-9574

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

WANTED:

708

KMS FAB LLC is hiring all shifts:

Modular Media Pros, a National Advertising Agency that works exclusively with the Modular Home Industry, is seeking a qualified local SEO Specialist/Blogger that will handle the following:

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Other

LOCAL SEO SPECIALIST/ BLOGGER

600 FINANCIAL

FURNISH FOR LESS

2008 CHEVY IMPALA LT

2009 CHEVY EQUINOX LT

551

Hiring Experienced Material Logistic Technicians

506 Administrative/ Clerical

** Must trade in a 99 or newer vehicle. All Payments & tax.

2012 MALIBU LS

Logistics/ Transportation

548 Medical/Health

Medical Equipment

STAIRWAY ELEVATOR

Chair gently used, have manual. $1,500, negotiable. 570-454-9813

758 Miscellaneous HOOD 1967 Corvette 427, Big Block, After market $795. Good condition in primer. 570-883-7007

Miners’ Candlesticks and Miners’ Carbide Lamps. Paying $10-$45, Plus Postage. E-Mail, mace837116 @bellsouth.net

To place your ad Call Toll Free 1-800-427-8649

800 PETS & ANIMALS 815

Dogs

GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES ACA registered.

Males & females. Vet checked. $650 each. 570-336-6162 570-417-3107

SHIH-TZU PUPPIES FOR SALE 570-436-2762

840

Pet Services

SPRING INTO A FRESH START PUPPY & BASIC

OBEDIENCE CLASSES Starting 3/23 & Therapy Dog Training starting 3/17 570-332-4095 for info

900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 906 Homes for Sale Having trouble paying your mortgage? Falling behind on your payments? You may get mail from people who promise to forestall your foreclosure for a fee in advance. Report them to the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency. Call 1-877FTC-HELP or click on ftc.gov. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC.

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7 CONCORD DRIVE $244,900 Two story, 1,800 sq. ft., in Oakwood Park. 8 rooms, cozy kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, large living room, family room with fireplace, dining room, sunroom with hardwood floors. Two car garage, central air. Lot 100’ x 125’. Move in Condition. Call Ed at 570-655-4294 for appointment.

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1472 S. Hanover St. Well maintained bilevel. This home features 2 bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, recreation room with propane stove. Walk out to a 3 season porch. Professionally landscaped yard. 1 car garage, storage shed, new appliances, ceiling fans. Close to LCCC. $153,900. Call 570-735-7594 or 570-477-2410

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Income & Commercial Properties

HANOVER

Repossessed Income Property Out of flood area 5 apartments, 2 buildings on one lot in excellent condition. Hardwood floors. $95,000 570-822-9697

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HANOVER TWP. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath

mobile home located in a park on a rented lot along a quiet, dead end road. Covered carport and shed. In good condition, but needs updating $8000. OBO. Please call 570-829-3476 or 570-994-6308

Apartments/ Unfurnished WILKESBARRE

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NORTH MAIN Maple kitchen, all appliances, laundry, FIRST FLOOR $625 + utilities. Beautifully done Victorian, fireplace (ornamented), 1 bedroom. NO PETS /SMOKING. EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

KINGSTON

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LUZERNE

276 Bennett St. 2nd floor, large, 2 bedroom, large living room, den, dining room, tiled bath, kitchen with stove and refrigerator, washer and dryer hook up, off street parking. Water and sewer included. $600 plus utilities and security, no pets or smoking. References. Call 570-288-7309 Leave Message

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WEST WYOMING

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

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Commercial Properties

CLARKS SUMMIT Beautiful 2,000

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Garages

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WILKES-BARRE

NORTH END 17 Thompson Street Good neighborhood & good landlord requests good tenants. 2 bedroom, 2nd floor. Stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer hook up in basement. Heat, hot & cold water included. Shared yard & off street parking. Newly renovated. Section 8 OK. Small pets considered. References, credit & background checked. $625/ month + security & lease. Now available. Leave name & phone number. 570-825-0151

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