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Robert Lepre, a rising senior at Lakeland Jr./Sr. High School, worked on beautifying the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter in South Abington Township for his Eagle Scout project. “The shelter doesn’t get a lot of help, so I went over there and was willing to do whatever they needed,” he said. “The gravestones were kind of sunk into the ground. I cleaned them and raised them up and some of the adults weedwacked around them so they would be visible for Memorial Day weekend. I put a waterproof clean coat sealer on the gazebo and played flowers all around it. I also cleaned up the walkway leading to the gazebo.” Lepre has a Australian Shepard, Gracie. “I’ve always loved dogs,” he said. “I’ve had one since I was born.” Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Development Director Beverly Bright was thrilled with Lepre’s work. “He really did a nice job,” Bright said. “He had a group of people come and they really cleaned it up.”

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Comm Campers Sophia Policare and Luke Evans conquer the monkey bars on the playground at the Lackawanna State Park July 5. For additional photos, see Page 5A.

Comm Campers visited the Lackawanna State Park July 5, where they entertained themselves at the playground, ate a picnic lunch and swam in the pool. Level one campers participated in art, gym and water games at the Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Rd. The mission of the Waverly Community House is to offer educational, recreational and cultural opportunities to individuals and families in the region. For information about current and upcoming Comm Camp sessions, call 570.586.8191 or visit waverlycomm.org .

CLARKS SUMMIT – Borough Council on June 2 introduced preliminary plans for an “adopt-a-meter” program that would increase revenue in Clarks Summit. The aim is to free parking spaces at State Street meters for customers of retail shops, while also providing parking for store employees. The borough anticipates starting the initiative Aug. 1, said Borough Manager Virginia Kehoe. Councilwoman Patty Lawler introduced the proposal that would allow businesses to rent infrequently-used meters on side streets away from retail stores. The initiative was introduced because retail workers currently park at storefront meters for entire shifts, taking up spaces that could be used for shoppers. The proposal aims to have retail workers park in designated, or “adopted,” spots on side See METER | 10

Marley’s Mission moves to ‘forever home’in Newton Supporters gather at July 5 ceremony

Joan Mead-Matsui

Abington Journal Correspondent

Soﬁa Ojeda, WNEP-TV, served as mistress of ceremonies. Attendees were invited to tour the facility following remarks by Lackawanna County Commissioner Corey D. O’Brien; Denise Vitali Burne, Marley’s Mission board member; Gene Talerico, Marley’s Mission president and April Loposky, Marley’s Mission founder and program director. On July 6, Loposky said she e s t i m at e s INSIDE the new Marley’s Mission facility at therapy horse 2150 Port retires ..... pg. 4 R o y a l

A breeze provided some heat relief to a large crowd that gathered July 5 to commemorate the grand opening of Marley’s Mission’s “Forever Home, ” which is situated on a hilltop overlooking scenic Newton Township at 2150 Port Royal Road. Marley’s Mission is a nonprofit organization that provides free equine assisted psychotherapy to children who have been victims of trauma. Road, will open by week’s end, or July 13. “We have already closed our Lake Ariel location that we rented for the past three years,” said Loposky, who noted, “as ArtsEtc. .......................................... 1 of today, (on July 6) we have Calendar......................................... 2 erected one stable which has Classified...................................... 15 15 stalls, an office, tack room/ feed room and utility room; Crosswords..................................... 6 one 4,000 square foot indoor Obituaries ...................................... 9 therapeutic arena with private viewing a room and one 3,200 School....................................... 8, 19 square foot therapeutic arena.” Sports ........................................... 13 A modular unit transported from Lake Ariel to Newton will be used as a storage facility. The estimated project cost is $1 million over five years and is comprised of two phases. Plans for Phase 2 include the construction of an administrative/ therapy center and additional pasture fencing. Before the remarks and ribbon cutting ceremony were underway, Keith Eckel, Newton Township said, “I think what we’re seeing (here) is a miracle. April’s commitment and all of the people who have joined with her to make this possible is amazing.” He also referred to the gate at the entrance of the site at the foot of the hill as “the gateway to the future.” The nonprofit organization’s new facility is situated on a parcel of land that has been in Eckel’s family for more than 100 years. Eckel sold portions of his family’s farmland to Marley’s Mission at a significant discount, which in turn allowed them, with the help of Denise Vitali Burne, to purchase the land. He added, “I had an aunt…

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At the July 5 ribbon cutting are, shown, from left, Kyle Kemp, Kodee Bates, April Loposky , Alexis Loposky, Denise Vitali Burne and Sandy Insalaco Jr.

Marley’s Mission, a nonprofit organization that provides free equine assisted psychotherapy to children who have been victims of trauma, moved in to its “forever home” in Newton Twp. July 5.

who was crippled with polio from the time she was three years of age, so my family was very sensitive to helping children and they also loved the farm and wanted to see it stay as a farm. I’m going to be gone, (someday) but this (referring to the Marley’s Mission campus) is going to remain as a

farm. It will be a tremendous legacy.” Vitali Burne, Marley’s Mission board member, said of the new facility, “It has brought my life full circle since I lost my brother.” Vitali Burne donated to Marley’s Mission a property on Edella Road in Clarks Summit

During the July 5 ceremony, Denise Vitali Burne presented to Gene Talerico, shown, a lithograph print of Marley’s Mission at Matt Burne Acres on Eckel Farms. Vitali Burne donated to Marley’s Mission a property on Edella Road in Clarks Summit in 2011 that was left to her by her brother, the late R. Matthew Burne. Marley’s Mission could not utilize the property, so Vitali Burne sold the property and gave the proceeds to Marley’s Mission to help purchase the property in Newton Township. Additional funds to complete the land purchase were also donated by the Burne family.

in 2011 that was left to her by erty and gave the proceeds to her brother, the late R. Matthew Marley’s Mission to help purBurne. Marley’s Mission could chase the property from Eckel. not utilize the property, so Vitali Burne sold the prop- See MARLEY’S MISSION | 10

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YOUR COMMUNITY Community Calendar KIDS’ CAMPS Through Aug. 2: Comm Camp, at the Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Road, Waverly Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Six-week summer day camp for children pre-K - grade 7. Info: www.waverlycomm.org or 586.8191, ext. 2. July 16 - 19: Anthracite Heritage Museum Camp, at the Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum. For ages 7 - 12. Campers will learn about the heritage and history of coal, canals and railroads through stories, crafts, snacks, special guests, music and hands-on activities. The camp will be conducted by professional staff and volunteers. Cost: $50. Info / reservations: 963.4804. DAILY EVENTS July 10: Teddy Bears’ Picnic Day, at The Century Club from 1 - 3 p.m. A fundraiser for the Women’s Resource Center, the Teddy Bears’ Picnic is to children ages two to nine, who must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children are invited to take their Teddies for an afternoon of face painting, storytelling, games and a light picnic lunch. Cost: $10 per person. Tickets available in advance only and will not be sold at the door. Info / tickets: 342.0204. Discussion on “Five Threats Facing Businesses Today,” at the Radisson Lackawanna Station at 11 a.m. Attendees will receive 2 credits for SPHR/ PHR. HR Expert Jack Smalley, who spoke in front of 2500 HR professionals at the SHRM National Conference, will speak. Cost: free. July 11: Young Living Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils workshop, at Jaya Yoga at 7 p.m. Participants will join Hilary Steinberg and Terra McAulliffe for a “make and take” workshop where they will learn about Young Living Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils and create their own scrubs, massage oils and room sprays. Cost: $5. July 12: United Cerebral Palsy of Northeastern Pennsylvania annual Golf Tournament, at Stone Hedge Country Club, Tunkhannock. The tournament is a shotgun start time at 1 p.m. for the Captain & Crew format. Registration is $95 and includes golf with cart, refreshments at the turn and a steak dinner at the conclusion. Proceeds will benefit UCP’s Early Intervention Services. Info: Tim McHugh, 347.3357 or email ucpnepa@epix.net. July 13: Lackawanna Historical Society guided walking tours of Downtown Scranton, every Saturday during the summer beginning at 11 a.m. Tours will focus on sections of the downtown, its architecture and history. Cost: free, but reservations are required by the Thursday prior to the walk. The tour will begin at Lackawanna College at the corner of N. Washington Ave and Vine St. Info / Reservations: 344.3841. Opening Day for The Abington Farmers Market, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Rainbow Market lot of Rt. 6/11. July 14: Second Sunday July Vesper Service, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, corner of Church and Chestnut Streets, Montrose, at 5 p.m. Mary Lee Fitzgerald will welcome the guests. Ann Hart and Ray Jennings are greeters and Larry Souder is reader. Susan Lewis, former Montrose teacher, organist, choir and hand bell director, is guest organist. A salad buffet in the Parish House will follow this ecumenical service. Butterfly Nature Walk, at Florence Shelly Wetlands Preserve at 2 p.m. Colleen Wolpert, a naturalist, will lead the nature walk. Participants will search out butterflies on the preserve and learn how to best attract butterflies in their yards at home. Wolpert has been studying butterflies and moths for 20 years. Walk participants encouraged to bring binoculars and cameras. Meet at the preserve parking lot, located one mile north of Thompson, on Rt. 171, opposite Stack Road. Trails may be wet or uneven. Cost: free; no reservation needed. Info: Trebbe Johnson, 727.4272.

lackawanna audubon Society members are shown, from left: Beverly Johnson, John laCapra, linda laCapra, Gene Gallagher, len Janus, Bill Speare, Bonnie Flynn, nancy Bird, derry Bird, Carol lizell.

Lackawanna Audubon Society annual dinner Aug.25 at Inne of the Abingtons Members of the Lackawanna Audubon Society gathered recently to make plans for their annual dinner to be held at the Inne of the Abingtons, Dalton, Aug. 25. Cocktail

hour will begin at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., followed with a presentation by David Trently, a nationally recognized birding expert. Trently earned a B.S. degree from The University

of Scranton and an M.S. degree from the University of Tennessee where he is currently employed. Trently leads birding tours around the United States, Panama, Ecuador,

Mexico and Belize. Members of the Audubon Society and the public are invited to attend. For further information call 570-586-5156 or 570346-8225.

Summerfest, Sidewalk Sale Days set for July 18-20 The Abington Business and Professional Association will host its annual Abington Summerfest July 18 through 20 in downtown Clarks Summit. The event encompasses Sidewalk Sale Days and will feature the best shopping deals of the year, according to the association. It will also include live entertainment and refreshments, and all parking throughout town will be free during the three-day event. For more information and to view a complete listing of participating locations, visit www.TheAbingtons.org or call 570.587.9045.

From left: Commissioner Corey d. o’Brien; laurie mecca, committee member; Christopher Calvey, program coordinator in the county’s arts and Culture department; maureen mcGuigan, deputy director of the county’s arts and Culture department; and Commissioner Jim Wansacz.

‘Art In The Park’ activities finalized Lackawanna County’s Commissioners and the “Art in the Park” committee members ﬁnalized the lineup of free Summer art activities for children ages 5-12 at the county’s parks. Complimentary food, snacks and water will be available, and no registration is required. The programs will run from 10 a.m. to noon July 9 at Merli-Sarnoski Park, Carbondale; July 16 at Covington Park, Covington Township; July 23 at Aylesworth Park, Archbald; and July 30 at McDade Park, Scranton, where Doug Smith’s Dixieland All Stars will perform.

Nicholson Bridge photos sought for contest Preparations are under way for this year’s Nicholson Bridge celebration which will take place Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main St., Nicholson.

Young and old are invited to enter photos (4x6 or 5x7 prints) in a photo contest. The subject of the photos should be the Nicholson Bridge, also known as the Tunkhannock Viaduct,

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Having a blast The Rotary Club of the Abingtons hosted its annual fireworks display July 3 at the Abington Heights Middle School as a gift to the community. Various vendors offered food and entertainment. To bring the event to fruition, the Rotary receives help from nearly every municipality in the Abingtons, from monetary donations to police and emergency services free of charge.

“Everybody has come through,” said Ed Nuzzaci, a director for the club in charge of planning for the show. He was especially grateful to Newton Township, which provides the permit for the event, in addition to police protection. Contributions to the Rotary be made payable to the Rotary Club of the Abingtons and mailed to the club at P.O. Box 392, Clarks Summit, PA 18411.

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The Rotary Club of the Abingtons hosted its annual fireworks display at the Abington Heights Middle School July 3.

Kaylyn Murphy, 8, of Chinchilla, gets her face painted by Grace Hambrose, of the Abington Interact Club at the Rotary Club of the Abingtons’ annual fireworks display and Independence Day celebration at the Abington Heights Middle School July 3.

Gage Roberts, 3, of Lake Ariel gets his face painted by Tara Hambrose, of the Abington Interact Club at the Rotary Club of the Abingtons’ annual fireworks display and Independence Day celebration at the Abington Heights Middle School July 3.

The Rotary Club of the Abingtons hosted its annual fireworks display at the Abington Heights Middle School July 3.

Olivia Kloss, 8, of Clarks Summit, climbs the rock wall at the Rotary Club of the Abingtons’ annual fireworks display and Independence Day celebration at the Abington Heights Middle School July 3.

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Lexi, Marley’s Mission therapy horse retiree will spend the “golden years” at Indraloka Animal Sanctuary.

Animal sanctuary welcomes therapy horse retiree Joan Mead-Matsui

Abington Journal Correspondent

A trip July 2 from Marley’s Mission’s Lake Ariel campus to Indraloka Animal Sanctuary, Mehoopany was a sentimental journey for April Loposky, Marley’s Mission founder. Loposky was part of the Marley’s Mission team that transported Lexi, a retired therapy horse, to the sanctuary where she will spend her “golden years” alongside more than 165 animal friends. “She was our third or fourth (therapy) horse at Marley’s Mission…She has been a good therapy horse for three years and has seen countless kids… I’m glad to know she is going to live a happy life here and will be well taken care of,” said Loposky, who plans future visits with Lexi at her new home at the sanctuary.

Marley’s Mission, which celebrated the grand opening of its 32-acre new campus on Port Royal Road, Newton Township July 5, is a nonproﬁt organization that provides free equine assisted psychotherapy to children who have been victims of trauma. Indraloka Sanctuary is also a nonproﬁt and is Pennsylvania’s only farm animal rescue and one of the only all-species rescues in the entire world. Indra Lahiri, sanctuary founder and director welcomed Lexi and Loposky. Alaina Dietz, Dunmore, Indraloka volunteer was also on hand as Lexi arrived. Prior to Lexi’s arrival, she said, “I wanted to be here to be part of the welcoming committee. I’m sure all of the animals are going to be anxiously awaiting her as well. I want to send some good vibes to ease her

transition and let her know she is very, very welcome to be a part of the family here. This is a really safe, peaceful and loving environment and even though Lexi might be a little old and tired from working with kids… she can still spread her love here at the sanctuary.” The decision to relocate Lexi to the sanctuary resulted from a call Lahiri received from Marley’s Mission. Lahiri said, “They were talking about a horse they had they were concerned about. She’s a little bit older and she is not going to be able to do therapy forever. It’s time to start thinking about her retirement. They asked me if I would be able to take Lexi here at the sanctuary.” But with sanctuary resources really tight, Lahiri and Marley’s Mission decided to fundraise together. “We agreed to embark on

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Indra Lahiri, Indraloka Animal Sanctuary founder and director is shown at the animal sanctuary in Mehoopany with Lexi, Marley’s Mission therapy horse retiree and April Loposky, Marley’s Mission Founder.

this adventure together. When we visited Marley’s Mission and met Lexi, we saw several of the horses are quite a bit older and they will need retirement plans, too, so we decided ﬁrst we would start with Lexi and we’re going to have an ongoing retirement fund…” A retirement party and fundraiser for Lexi will be held July 13, 5 to 9 p.m. at the Bog, 341 Adams Ave., Scranton. The event is sponsored by Eden a Vegan Café, Scranton and Be Life Café and Marketplace,

Clarks Summit and the cost to attend is $10 for an evening of beer, soft drinks, food and live music. Proceeds will beneﬁt Lexi’s care. Steve Kurilla organized the musical entertainment for the party. Musicians scheduled to play are ElohQuin, 4:45 to 6 p.m.; Sarah Yzkanin, 6:15 to 6:45 p.m.; Michael Waskovich, 7 to 7:30 p.m. and Brandon Turner 7:45 to 9 p.m. Anyone who cannot attend the party, but would like to make a donation can send a check to

Rotary bestows award on AHMS teacher Rotary Club of the Abingtons annually gives an Abingtons Four-Way Test Award to a nonRotarian who lives the Rotary Four-Way Test. The test is this: Of the things we think, say or do…1. Is it the truth? 2. Is it fair to all concerned? 3. Will it build good will and better friendships? 4. Will it be beneﬁcial to all concerned? This year, Eileen Christian and her committee for the Four-Way Test Award asked fellow Rotarians to suggest an outstanding non-Rotarian citizen who would meet the criteria of the Four-Way Test. Rotarian Tata Mbugua nominated Abington Heights Middle School science teacher Michael Freidlin. For the past 16 years, Freidlin has taken more than 500 Abington Heights students and traveled with them to the rain forests in Panama, Costa Rica and Ecuador. To date, 39 trips have been successfully undertaken with two more trips planned this summer. The students study and live with an indigenous family and return as more thoughtful, eco-minded individuals. According to Freidlin, “Each night, the kids say, ‘This was the greatest day of their life,’ and I always say, ‘Wait until tomorrow.’ It makes me feel a little better about what I do, better about the future of these kids, and it reinforces my respect for the forest and the Indians. I’m not trying to pat myself on the back, but it has made me a better, gentler person. I try to be a little more compassionate and I believe it’s the lessons I’ve received from the rain forest and the Indians.” Mbugua wrote this about him: “This teacher has inspired many students to appreciate the idea of building good will and better friendships by living and experiencing ﬁrsthand the nuances of another culture. Through their studies, the students learn the truth both

Abington Heights Middle School teacher Michael Freidlin receives the Four-Way Test Award from Rotary Club of the Abingtons member Eileen Christian.

Indraloka Animal Sanctuary, P.O. Box 155, Mehoopany, PA 18629 or visit Indraloka.org. For additional information, call 570.763.2908. Lahiri said she hopes to have an ongoing fund that will take of all of the Marley’s Mission’s horses. What will Lexi do at her new home? “She’s retired so she can choose what she wants to do, like any of us who have worked hard and done a good job,” said Lahiri.

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Comm Camp visits the park Comm Campers visited the Lackawanna State Park July 5, where they entertained themselves at the playground, ate a picnic lunch and swam in the pool. Level one campers participated in art, gym and water games at the Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Rd. The mission of the Waverly Community House is to offer educational, recreational and cultural opportunities to individuals and families in the region. For information about current and upcoming Comm Camp sessions, call 570.586.8191 or visit waverly-

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Level one campers Liam Kotchick and Henri giroux color their art projects at Comm Camp July 5.

Level Two Comm Camper Finn Whitaker, left, and his sister Willow Whitaker, level three camper, right, compete in a friendly race on the playground at the Lackawanna State Park with Co-Head Counselor Alicia Donahoe, center, marking the finish line.

From front: Level One Comm Campers Caitlyn Fallagher, Lily Mascia and Ethan Cutillo color their art projects July 5.

Comm campers play a game at the Lackawanna State Park. Clockwise, from far left: Brianna Eagen, counselor; Dominica Delayo, level five camper; Tori Hood, counselor in training; Marai Castellanos, level three camper; Logan Finn, level four camper; Maya Kasan, level three camper; Sam Rosetti, level three camper; and Maggie Hill, counselor in training.

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Troop 160 Scouts prepare for a three-day backpacking hike on the Pinchot Trail.

une marks the transition from the busy school year to the relaxing summer break. This month we held our last weekly meeting until September. For the last meeting Troop 160 hosted a game n i g h t where the scouts participated in outdoor g a m e s Tyler Vangorder such as baseball, football and Frisbee. The night ended with a large pizza party which signified a great end to the scouting year. Although the weekly meetings have ended, scouting events still occur throughout the summer. The first and possibly most important event this month was Troop 160’s Eagle Scout Court of Honor. Troop 160 hosted a formal ceremony where its honored its new Eagle Scouts. This day is extremely important and memorable for the Eagle Scouts. The function took place at the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church. This year Troop 160 honored five great individuals on their hard work and loyalty to scouting. The 2012-2013 Eagle Scouts

are Samuel Kontz, Andre Camayd, Michael Parry, Matthew Lovecchio and Andrew Gallagher. Troop 160 would like to congratulate all of them on their commitment and perseverance. This year was very special becuse it marked the 160th Eagle Scout in Troop 160. These Eagle Scouts will always remember this important day in their lives. Obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout is the highest honor given in the scouting program. June also contained a three- day backpacking trip on the Pinchot trail. The Pinchot trail is located off of Suscon road in Pittston. This hike was a preparation for some scouts who will be going to Philmont Boy Scout Reservation in August. Philmont is a place that only a few scouts are lucky enough to attend. Philmont is a huge reservation located in New Mexico. This trip is infamous for its difﬁculty and variety of fun events. Most of the difﬁculty comes from the heavy backpacks that the scouts must carry while hiking. These packs contain all of their gear and can weigh up to 40 pounds. Gear includes food, clothing, tents and other troop gear. The 10 scouts and

two adults attending the trip have been going to the gym, hiking up Bald Mountain and performing other activities to prepare them for this hike. This month we hiked the entire Pinchot trail. The first day we started by hiking the southern loop for eight miles and camping at Choke Creek. The second day we finished the southern loop and began the northern loop of the Pinchot trail. We camped at Painter’s Creek after hiking for nine miles. The last day we hiked for five miles and finished the Pinchot trail. We all went home sore, but better prepared for Philmont. The Eagle Scout rank is the highest honor bestowed upon a scout. The trail to Eagle is very difficult, but rewards those who complete it. Their commitment and arduous work molds them into better individuals. An Eagle Scout accurately represents all of scouting’s ideals. Remember a scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent. Tyler VanGorder has the rank of Eagle in Boy ScoutTroop 160 from Clarks Summit. He is a senior student at Abington Heights High School. For more information, visit troop160bsa.org.

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This week’s puzzle answers: Page 14. PET OF THE WEEK: MEET HARRY

From left are: WWII veteran Morley Barrett, WWII veteran Walter Zabrowski, Dennis Davison, Ed Sokoloski, Township Supervisor Dave Makala, Senator John Blake’s representative Jennifer Ezerskis, State Rep. Sid Kavulich, Township Supervisor Mike Gianetta, VFW representative John Yevonishon, Stanley Stracham and Joe Tumpikas.

Groundbreaking held for Scott Twp.Veterans Memorial A groundbreaking was held June 14 for the Scott Township Veterans Memorial project. Approximately 35 township residents and local and state representatives were in attendance. Among those in attendance were two township veterans of WWII, Walter Zabrowski who served with the Fifth Army at Anzio and Morley Barrett who served with the Navy in Iwo Jima and Okinawa.

The Veterans Committee’s goal is to have the Memorial in place for Veterans Day of this year. Ed Sokoloski, Chairman of the committee, said the deadline for making memorial brick orders is July 15. This will allow time to have the bricks made and delivered to Scott Township for installation prior to a Veterans Day dedication. Order forms are

available from committee members or at the Township ofﬁce and at many businesses in the Township, including the Honesdale National Bank in Montdale. Order forms are also available at www.scotttownship. org. Sokoloski said businesses or community organizations may also be interested in the standard $50 brick or special order bricks. The next Scott

Township Veterans Memorial planning committee meeting will be July 10, at 7 p.m. in the Senior Citizens room at the Joe Terry Civic Center, which is located at the Township Municipal Building, 1038 Montdale Road. Anyone who would like to participate or contribute ideas but cannot attend should call Stanley Stracham at 254.6783 or Ed Sokoloski at 587.3120.

Name: Harry Age: 3 years old Sex: Male About me: I’m a bit shy, but grateful for a gentle rub on the head or quiet time out in the grass where he can relax. I’m only about 10 lbs, housebroken and seem ok with other dogs. I’d do best in a quieter household without young children. 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 Road, South Abington Township, 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 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 the 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-aCage can also be done via PayPal or credit card.

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Music adds to summer evening respite

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Double Cross will perform July 10 at the Lakeside Concert Series

Mary Chuff

Abington Journal Correspondent

At the end of June, the Abington Area Joint Recreation Board launched its first concert series at Hillside Park. Three weeks later, the weekly lakeside concerts at the park on Winola Road have become one of the premier summer events in the Abingtons. Although the format of the concerts is generally the same, each week brings a new band from a variety of genres. Tonight’s concert will feature Double Cross, a local band that favors classic rock tunes from the 1970s and 1980s, according to the band’s website. But the band isn’t the only aspect of the concert that rotates. Each week, the concert is sponsored by a different community business. Highland Associates is taking on the role of tonight’s sponsor. Although the architecture firm has offices in both New York and Clarks Summit, they have an established presence in the Abington community. “Highland Associates has been a member of the Clarks Summit com-

munity for the past 25 years,” Bridget Goryeb wrote in an email. “Throughout that time, we have always strived to support our area whenever possible,” she added. Highland Associates has worked with the recreation board on previous projects. David Gilmore of Highland Associates said Highland worked with the recreation board on creation of its dog park. He said several associates went to the park to help mark the boundaries and the layout of the park. He also said Highland assisted with the softball ﬁelds and the new turf soccer ﬁeld. “Many of our employees and their families live here in the Abingtons and take advantage of the wonderful parks and recreational activities available, so when we were asked to support the Lakeside Concert Series, we were happy to help,” Goryeb wrote. Others who have a hand in making sure the concert series goes off without a hitch include recreation board and volunteers who have been working behind the scenes to ensure the community can

enjoy the series. Diane Vietz, the recreation board vice-chair and architect of the series, stressed the importance of the volunteers and board members. Vietz said the team effort was vital to the success of the concerts. “I am impressed that 20 people from the board and park member groups and Chairs of park programs all stepped up to help throughout the summer concert series, in addition to helping with the planning. It is a signiﬁcant commentary on the team spirit of the AAJRB,” she wrote. One such volunteer is Laurie McCoy, the on-site coordinator for the concert series. McCoy is responsible for all details that occur during the event. Although coordinating an event like the concert series can be complicated, Vietz says McCoy accomplishes the task with ease. “She manages the details at the time the event is occurring. To me – nothing could be more stressful than that – yet, she does it exceedingly well with calm conﬁdence,” Vietz wrote.

Bridget Staffaroni with children, Gavin 3, and hunter, 8 months at the July 3 Lakeside Concert Series.

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July 10, Double Cross; July 17, Mace in Dickson Acoustic Trio; July 24, Tom Rogo Duo; July 31 Coal Town Rounders; August 7, Senator John Blake and Friends; August 14, The Wannabees Duo; August 21, Two Minute Warning and August 28, The Fab Three. Concert Series sponsors: Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority, Fidelity Bank and Penn Security Bank. Band sponsors: Abington Youth Soccer League, Everything Natural, Field Turf, Friends of Senator John Blake, Highland Associates, Joyce Electrical, Inc., Oliver, Price & Rhodes, Quandel Construction Group, Inc. Media sponsors: The Abington Journal, ECTV, Lamar Advertising, 94.3 FM The Talker, 105 The River. Largest Concert Series Sponsor is The Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area, who awarded a grant offered by LHVA in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the National Park Service.

Rabbi Marjorie Berman, Rabbi Daniel Swartz dance at the July 3 Lakeside Concert Series.

Pieces of the Abingtons How well do you know the streets where you live? The Abington Journal puts your powers of observation to the test with our “Pieces of the Abingtons” contest. Every other week within the paper, we’ll feature a photograph of a landmark, architectural structure or other local item in public view in the Abingtons. We’ll ask you to submit a guess as to where the photo was taken and what is featured in the photo. Then we’ll enter each correct answer in a drawing to win a $10 gift certiﬁcate from Lynn’s Hallmark in Clarks Summit. We’ll notify you if you win and we’ll print the winning contestant and answer in an upcoming edition of The Abington Journal with the next contest photo. Winner #148: Kristina Gaffney, of South Abignton Twp. Answer #148: McDonalds in Clarks Summit “Pieces of the Abingtons” Contest Rules 1. Identify the correct location of Photo #149, shown, above.

The winner of the Abington Community Library childrens Corvette raffle was Terry Wertman, of Tunkhannock. Terry is shown with library staff member Laura Gardoski, and Terry’s friend Ron Furman. The raffle raised almost $1,000 for the Library and was co-sponsored by both Tom hesser Chevrolet and Sylvester Chevrolet.

Children’s Corvette raffle winner announced at library

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The winner of the Abington Community Library children’s Corvette rafﬂe was Terry Wertman, of Tunkhannock. The raffle raised almost $1,000 for the Library and was cosponsored by both Tom Hesser Chevrolet and Sylvester Chevrolet.

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Abington area graduates honored at The University of Scranton Three local University of Scranton graduates were recognized for academic excellence and outstanding service at commencement. The Abington residents were honored alongside 67 other graduates who earned some of the nation’s most prestigious honors including Goldwater, Truman and Fulbright scholarships. Sarah Alicia Lamothe of South Abington Township graduated summa cum laude from The University of Scranton and received the Sigma Theta Tau International Scholarshipin-Nursing Award. Lamothe, a graduate of Abington Heights High School, majored in nursing with a minor in Spanish at the Jesuit university. She is a member of Alpha Sigma Nu, Sigma Theta Tau, Alpha Mu Gamma and Alpha Lambda Delta. She received the 2013 Frank O’Hara Award as the top student in the University’s Panuska College of Professional Studies. She was also a member of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Lamothe has volunteered as a student nurse and a Spanish interpreter at the Leahy Clinic for the Uninsured. She presented a research project at the annual Eastern Nursing Research Society Scientiﬁc Session in Boston, Mass. Lamothe plans to work in Philadelphia or New York with the goal of earning master’s and doctorate degrees in nursing. Timothy Patrick McGurrin Jr. of Clarks Summit graduated summa cum laude from The University of Scranton and received the Excellence in Accounting Award.

The University of Scranton honored 2013 graduates who exemplified its Jesuit Tradition through academics and service. Pictured, from left, are Sarah Alicia Lamothe, Caroline Ann Swift, Harold Baillie, Ph.D., provost and senior vice-president for academic affairs.

McGurrin, ated summa cum a graduate laude from The of Scranton University of Preparatory Scranton and School, majored received the in accounting Pennsylvania at the Jesuit Institute of university. He Certified Public is a member of Accountants Alpha Lambda Award. Delta and Beta Swift, a graduTimothy Patrick ate of Abington Gamma Sigma. McGurrin Jr. He received Heights High the 2013 School, majored Frank O’Hara Award as in accounting with an the top student in the operations management University’s Kania School minor at the Jesuit uniof Management. He also versity. She is a member received an award from of Beta Gamma Sigma, the Pennsylvania Institute Omega Beta Sigma, Alpha of Certified Public Lambda Delta and Alpha Accountants. He was a Sigma Nu. Swift was member of the Society also a member of Who’s of Accounting Students, Who Among Students in the business and entreAmerican Universities and preneurship clubs, and a Colleges. She belonged to student member of the the Society of Accounting Pennsylvania Institute Students, the operations of Certified Public management and MBA Accountants. McGurrin clubs and the Graduate also served as captain of and Continuing Education the university’s varsity ten- Student Organization. nis team. Swift will remain at The McGurrin plans to University of Scranton begin law school this fall through next year to in pursuit of becoming a complete her MBA. She corporate attorney. plans to pursue her Ph.D. Caroline Ann Swift of in operations and supply Clarks Summit graduchain management.

Ben Freda|Abington Journal Natalie Horrocks, front left, music workshop leader, teaches Vacation Bible School attendees how to dance to a worship song. The children performed for friends and families June 28.

Standing strong

Dalton United Methodist Church, in collaboration with Factoryville United Methodist Church, hosted its annual Vacation Bible School from June 24 to 28. This year’s theme was Kingdom Rocka medieval theme. Activities included adventure Bible study, a video called “Chadder’s Kingdom Quest,” out-

door play time and songs about standing strong for God. The event featured an “imagination station,” where children drew a coat of arms on T-shirts. This year’s mission project during the event was to raise $400 for school supplies for families in need Ben Freda|Abington Journal at Lackawanna Trail Elementary Lena Van Fleet, youngest member of this Center. year’s Vacation Bible School, draws a pic-

Abington Heights honors Citizens of the Year Abington Heights School District recently announced its Citizens of the Year. Students honored include: Jules Colombo, Zane Schubert, Ariel Wells, Jacob Gilbert, Haddy Davis, Michael Sherman, Zoe Detter and William Epp.

Abington Heights School District Citizens of the Year are shown, front row, from left: Jules Colombo, Zane Schubert, Ariel Wells, Jacob Gilbert, Haddy Davis, Michael Sherman, Zoe Detter and William Epp. Back row: Elementary Principals Bob Bugno and Kevin Rogan; Superintendent Dr. Michael Mahon.

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OBITUARIES WARnER MAckAy July 2, 2013

Warner Mackay, 89, originally of Pittsburgh passed away Tuesday, July 2, at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Margaret Mackay of Glenburn, where he resided for the last two and a half years. He was married to Marjorie Jane Hugus of Spring Hill on the north side of Pittsburgh in 1946. Marjorie preceded him in death in August of 2002. Warner was the son of Warner and Margaret Clark Mackay of the Fineview section of the north side of Pittsburgh. He was a graduate of Allegheny High School and served in World War from 1942 to 1945 as an Army quartermaster in the Panama Canal Zone ﬁghting malaria spreading mosquitoes; he rose to the rank of sergeant. After an honorable discharge, he returned to the states and was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad as an electrician’ helper. Warner was employed for years in the dairy distribution industry, ﬁrst by the Otto Milk Company of Smallman Street in Pittsburgh. He worked local retail delivery for several years before delivering dairy products wholesale to markets large and small. Following the close of Otto Milk, he worked at several other dairies

including the Farm Daily retiring at age 70. Warner was a member of the Free & Accepted Masons at the Parian Lodge No.662 in Beaver Falls. He is survived by a son Ronald Mackay and his wife Margaret; a daughter Lynn York of Rockford, Ill.; grandchildren Garrett Clark Mackay, Elizabeth Circle and husband Gregory II and Steven York of West Va.; granddaughters Shannan Rhae Mackay Hays of Houston, Texas and Tyler Mackay of Dallas, Texas; great grandsons Brandon Cooper Hays and Gregory Circle, III. A private service will be held in Pittsburgh for immediate family members where Warner will be laid to rest with his beloved mother. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation services. The family would like thank Caregivers of American and their excellent staff, Stacy, JJ and Sue for all their help during this difﬁcult period. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of NE PA at 57 N. Franklin Ave. Wilkes-Barre, PA. 18701-1309. To send an online condolence, visit www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome. com

Shown, from left: Emilee krasson (plymouth), Stef krasson (plymouth), Sarah Beecham (WilkesBarre), Hayley Zelinka (Wilkes- Barre), kristen Reap (Avoca), kelsey Flores (Wilkes -Barre), Stephanie Oelrich (St. Davids/york), Alesha carey (Avoca), Vicky Stasukinas (plymouth), Jazlynn Sienkiewicz (Mayfield).

PMBC this weekend. I want to thank everyone for making my ﬁrst time at PMBC a weekend I will never forget.” The weekend included music by Vintage Faith, drama by Transformed, with Ben Tubbs and Mike Bilinski providing speaking sessions. PMBC is a Bible- based camp that hosts children in the summer months and

hosts retreats fall through spring. PMBC is open to all children, 8-18 regardless of race, sex, religious afﬁliation. Camping scholarships are available for retreat and summer camping experiences. For more information on the PMBC Winter Youth Retreat, including registration and scholarship information, visit www.camppmbc.com.

Front row, from left: Debbie lambert; Barbara long; Bob Ames, Vice president, community Services; Honoree Margy Fiscus; cheryl Ellsworth, Music Therapy program Director; kim Schaffer; kevin Walsh and lisa povilitus. Back row: karen Roberto; Jim paddock, Director of Vocational Services; Barbara norton; Bill conaboy, Esq., president/cEO, Allied Services Integrated Health System; noah kretsch; Virginia kolodziejcza and Diane Miller. Mary Beth Tranovich, seated, was crowned the 2013-2014 Wyoming-lackawanna counties Dairy princess. Front row from left, are: Dairy Maid Sara Fetter, Tranovich, and Destiney Rabe. Second row from left, Dairy Ambassador Jeremy Rabe, Dairy Ambassador Emma loch, 2012-2013 Alternate Dairy princess Whisper Jaget, 2012-2013 Dairy princess Brianna Smarkusky, and Dairy Ambassador Jonathan Rabe.

Scranton Prep student crowned Dairy Princess

Mary Beth Tranovich of Greenﬁeld Township, Lackawanna County was crowned May 4 by 201213 Wyoming-Lackawanna Counties Dairy Princess Brianna Smarkusky of Nicholson. For the next year, Tranovich will be joined by a team of dairy promoters to advocate for dairy farmers and educate the public about the value of dairy products. The 2013 pageant was at the Tunkhannock United Methodist Church. Tranovich is the daughter of Mary Ann and Brian Tranovich. She attends Scranton Preparatory School as a junior. She resides on her family’s dairy farm, Sandy Banks Farm. At school, she is a member of the National Spanish Club, History Club, Classics Club, the cross country team and track and ﬁeld team. In the future, she would like to study to become an optometrist. Joining Tranovich is the promotion team of

Margy Fiscus of Allied Services wins Advocate Award Margy Fiscus of Allied Services Integrated Health System was recently honored with The Advocacy Award by the Mid Atlantic Region of the American Music Therapy Association at their conference in Scranton. A program specialist who works with adults with developmental disabilities, Fiscus was presented with the award for her role in initiating music therapy services within Allied’s

continuum of therapy programs. In addition to the vocational division where she introduced it, Allied Services now provides music therapy to programs in pediatric outpatient therapy, the dePaul School for Children with Dyslexia, Allied Terrace Personal Care Facility, the Alzheimer’s Unit of the Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center, and the Brain Injury Unit. This music therapy is provided through a partner-

The Abington Journal publishes obituaries of local interest, free of charge. Obituaries may be sent to The Abington Journal office via traditional mail at 211 South State Street, Clarks Summit, PA 18411; via fax at 570-586-3980; or via e-mail at news@ theabingtonjournal.com. Obituaries should be submitted by Monday to ensure publication in the next paper. Obituaries must be sent in by a funeral home or must name who is handling the arrangements, along with a street address, city, state and phone number. For more information, call 570-587-1148.

Women’s Resource Center offers ‘Good Works’

The Women’s Resource Center has long been a vital community advocate for providing crisis assistance, transitional housing, economic

help, and teen services for females and their families in Lackawanna County. For its commitment to ending domestic and sexual

and reservations. Founded in 1886 as the Lackawanna Institute of History and Science, the Lackawanna Historical Society provides the community with a record of local history through its museum and library collections, exhibits and programs. In 1942, from the bequest of George H. Catlin the Society established its permanent home at Catlin’s 1912 residence, located at 232 Monroe Avenue in Scranton, Pennsylvania. In 1965 Lackawanna County designated the Lackawanna Historical Society as the ofﬁcial county historical society and the Society continues to serve the county as a center for local history resources. Fore more information about the program, contact the Lackawanna Historical Society at 570-344-3841 or email lackawannahistory@ gmail.com.

Children’s Day activities planned The Lackawanna Historical Society will host a Children’s Day at its headquarters the Catlin House, 232 Monroe Avenue, Scranton, July 20 from noon to 3 p.m. as part of the Lackawanna County Library System’s Summer Reading Club. Children of all ages are invited to come and “Dig into History” by touring the Society’s collections, dig for artifacts and buried treasure and learn about local archaeology from a member of the Frances Dorrance Chapter of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology, play oldfashioned games (including real Tonka toys) and participating in some traditional crafts. The event is free and open to the public. Founded in 1886 as the Lackawanna Institute of History and Science, the

Lackawanna Historical Society provides the community with a record of local history through its museum and library collections, exhibits and programs. In 1942, from the bequest of George H. Catlin the Society established its permanent home at Catlin’s 1912 residence, located at 232 Monroe Avenue in Scranton, Pennsylvania. In 1965 Lackawanna County designated the Lackawanna Historical Society as the ofﬁcial county historical society and the Society continues to serve the county as a center for local history resources. Fore more information about the program, contact the Lackawanna Historical Society at 570-344-3841 or email lackawannahistory@ gmail.com.

ship with Marywood University, whose students gain clinical experience at Allied. Research in music therapy supports its effectiveness in many areas such as: overall physical rehabilitation and facilitating movement, increasing people’s motivation to become engaged in their treatment, providing emotional support for clients and their families, and providing an outlet for expres- From left, incoming maple queen Rachel phinney, outgoing queen sion of feelings. Macie karhnak.

Alternate Dairy Princess Sharon Snyder also of Greenﬁeld Township. The 2013-2014 Dairy Ambassadors will be Emma Loch, 15, of Nicholson; Jeremy Rabe, 15, of Evans Falls; and Jonathan Rabe, 14, of Evans Falls. Dairy Maid Sara Fetter, 13, of Dalton and Dairy Miss Destiney Rabe, 11, of Evans Falls complete this year’s team. The WyomingLackawanna Counties Dairy Princess Committee also honored the retiring promotion team members Dairy Princess Brianna Smarkusky of Nicholson and Alternate Dairy Princess Whisperlyn Jaget of Dunmore, Pa. For more information on the Wyoming-Lackawanna Counties Dairy Princess Program or to schedule the 2013- 2014 court for an event, contact Julie Loch at (570) 942-6791, Judy Shown, from left: Commissioner Jim Wansacz, Commissioner Corey D. OBrien, Shupp at (570) 836-4731, Peg Ruddy, WRC Executive Director; Karen Connors, WRC Fiscal Director; and or Dale Shupp (570) 690- Commissioner Patrick M. OMalley. 1158.

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The Lackawanna Historical Society will offer guided walking tours of Downtown Scranton at 11 a.m. on Saturdays during the summer. These free tours will focus on the architecture and history of some of the city’s beautiful buildings. Tours will focus on different sections of the downtown. Tours will be offered on the following Saturday dates: July 13; tour will start at Lackawanna College, corner of N. Washington Ave. and Vine St. July 27; tour will start at Lackawanna College, corner of N. Washington Ave. and Vine St. August 10 August 24 Tours are free, but reservations are required by the Thursday prior to the tour date. Call the Lackawanna Historical Society at 570344-3841 for more details

violence, the Lackawanna County Commissioners presented agency representatives with a “Good Works” certiﬁcate.

THS student crowned 2013-14 Maple Queen A Tunkhannock High School student was recently crowned the 2013-14 Endless Mountains Maple Queen. Rachel Phinney, daughter of Lea Ann and Randy Phinney of Meshoppen, was coronated June 10, when reigning queen Macie Karhnak handed over the crown during the Endless Mountains Maple Syrup Producers Association annual banquet held at the Bonanza restaurant in Wysox. After dinner and a brief meeting, Phinney gave a presentation on the process needed to make pure Pennsylvania maple syrup. She explained the grading system used in the maple industry and gave examples of the different ways maple can be used in a variety of products including maple cream, candy, popcorn, seasoning, vinegar and hot chocolate. Attendees were offered a piece of freshly made maple

candy to try. Before handing over the title, Karhnak gave her farewell speech as the 201213 Endless Mountains Maple Queen, encouraging Phinney on the experience she is about to embark on over the next year as maple queen. The new Endless Mountains maple queen will represent the area’s maple producers when she competes Sept. 20-21 for the title of Pennsylvania Maple Sweetheart at the Pennsylvania State Maple Tour to be hosted at the Settlers Inn at Bingham Park in Hawley by the North East Maple Producers Association. The Endless Mountains Maple Producers Association covers Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Wyoming counties. For more information about the tour, contact Kristin Curtis at 570-6897552 or kcjefc@gmail.com

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Marley’s Mission From page 1A The additional funds needed to complete the land purchase were also donated by the Burne family, so that Marley’s Mission would own the Newton Ransom property outright. “There are a lot of interesting connections that go beyond this for my family. My brother always wanted to live in Newton-Ransom

and raise his children on enough acreage where they could have horses… Just the placement of all of this (Marley’s Mission Newton Township Campus) for me has a lot of meaning. It’s a testament to what the human spirit is capable of,” she added. One of the songs 16-year-old Abby Millon, Honesdale, performed at the ceremony was writ-

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013 PAGE 11

Joan Mead-Matsui

Abington Journal Correspondent

Lakeside Wednesday Concerts, Wednesdays from now through Aug. 28 at hillside Park on Winola road from 6 p.m. - dusk. There will be food and free music. every week, a different band will perform. “Art in the Park,” July 16 at Covington Park, Covington Twp; July 23 at Aylesworth Park, Archbald; and July 20 at McDade Park, Scranton. each program runs from 10 a.m. to 12p.m. Art in the Park features free summer art activities from children ages 5-12. Complimentary food, snacks and water will be available and no registration is required. On July 30, Doug Smith’s Dixieland All Stars will be performing. Briggs Farm Blues Festival, July 12 and 13. The Briggs Farm, in Nescopeck, is hosting its 16th annual blues festival. The festival includes two stages and 19 of some of the biggest names in blues. The festival will also feature Mississippi Delta- style cuisine, strawberry short cake dessert and other food. Jessup Art Walk, beginning July 13 and continuing on the second Saturday of every month. Church Street, Jessup, will host the entertainment such as live music, photography, wine tasting, crafting, community organizations, animal exhibits, prizes, giveaways and more. Submissions to be included can be emailed to info@ jessupartwalk.info. Current information can be found at www.jessupartwalk.info or https:www.facebook.com/ JessupArtWalk. Phone calls can be made to hopscotch Children’s Boutique at 382.3989 or Cappa Collina Winery at 489.0489. Here We Are In Spain monthly show, July 13, on the second floor of the AFA Gallery in Scranton. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Cost: $7 or $5 with a valid student ID. Info: Pat Martin at 604.1874.

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Book Signing by Tammy Mal, July 12 at Cloe and Company from 5 - 8 p.m. Local author of “Little Girl Lost: The True Story of the Vandling Murder,” will be available to sign copies of the book.

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Jammin’ in a Jugband, July 15, 16, 17 and 19 at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, from 10 - 11:15 a.m. For ages 6 to 12. Instructors David Driskell and Timothy Walker, Sadie Green Sales Jugband, will help kids create and make music with homemade instruments such as the washboard, washtub bass, spoons, whistles, saws and jug. Students will be invited to perform with the band at A Day at the river on Saturday, July 20 at 3 p.m. at Tunkhannock’s riverside Park. Admission: Free. register: 996.1500.

Michael Sorrentino’s favorite art is “the artwork that is shared.” “I really enjoy sharing my artwork,” said Sorrentino. “The joy an art buyer feels when taking home a picture that I made, the one that “seems to speak to them” in some emotional way, is the most rewarding experience as an artist.” Art enthusiasts will have an opportunity to see his work, a style known as wax resist, at everything Natural, 426 South State Street on July 12, 5 to 9 p.m. The North Abington Township resident is the Clarks Summit Second Friday Art Walk featured artist. Sorrentino described the wax resist process as, “… similar to when children (and adults) draw or write on easter eggs before dipping them in the colored dyes,” he said. “The wax from the crayon does not allow the dye (or watercolors in my artwork) to penetrate to the next layer,” but the personal application of his materials differs from other wax resist processes in the fact that they, the pictures, “are created in a series of ‘scribbles,” according to Sorrentino. “Within the colors and tones the landscape images appear in the watercolor paper. I like using watercolor paper for the additional texture in the image. The most important thing that I seek in creating my artwork is that the process is fun.” While his medium of choice is watercolors and crayons on watercolor paper, Sorrentino works in all sorts of media. For the series of wax resist landscapes he will exhibit, “the results come quickly and there is always forward progress because you can erase your mistakes.” The beauty of local landscapes most often captured

Michael sorrentino’s artwork, shown, will be displayed at everything natural, 426 south state street July 12, 5 to 9 p.m.

second Friday artwalk venues Weezie’s Corner A-1 Gold Abington Art Studio Paulettes Pretty Purses Cloe & Company everything Natural Mama Mia’s B&B Art Gallery Duffy’s Coffee house Jaya Yoga

Michael sorrentino, whose artwork is shown, described the wax resist process as, ‘similar to when children (and adults) draw or write on easter eggs before dipping them in the colored dyes.’

in North Abington Township provides the backdrop for the majority of his art. regarding the opportunity to present his work at everything Natural and the art walk, Sorrentino said, “I am honored to show at everything Natural and I would like to thank Barry Kaplan for the invite.” he added, “It is a joy to show my artwork and I am looking forward to meeting and talking with everyone par-

ticipating in the art walk that evening”. Sorrentino is an art teacher at the howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School and “believes in the gift of sharing art and art education in our community.” “I enjoy talking with children and explaining my belief that we are all artists and we all have unique abilities that make us unique individuals,” he said. The artist serves on the

AFA Gallery board of directors and enjoys volunteering at the everhart Museum and helping Scranton’s Junior League’s “Know Me” program at Untied Neighborhood Centers. he is a graduate of the School of Visual Art, NYC and has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration and a Masters of Art in Teaching. Locally, he has exhibited at AFA Gallery, Artworks Gallery, Scranton First Friday and Tunkhannock 4th Friday Venues; the Waverly Post Ofﬁce, and the Scranton District Attorney’s Ofﬁce. (Murray Building)

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Keystone College in La Plume will host a Jazz Institute and welcome everyone from the musically informed to the merely curious for an instrumental learning experience sure to have one walking away swinging. Affiliated with Keystone College and the PA Jazz Alliance, the Jazz Institute will begin its 6th annual event once again headed by founder Marko Marcinko. Marcinko, a drummer and keyboardist who’s been playing his whole life, summed the five -day experience as a “crash course learning about jazz theory, history, as well as improv.” he added, “We’re trying to accomplish a lot. It’s a great learning atmosphere for beginners, amateurs, graduates and professionals.” Marcinko tours as a performer and has been involved in educational clinics and master classes worldwide supported by the Yamaha Corp. and Zildjian Cymbal Comp., a Japanese- based musical instruments company and 400 year-old cymbal manufacturer respectively. Other affiliations of Marcinko include Vic Firth, a company that makes percussion sticks and Aquarian Drumheads, a

instructors for the keystone college Jazz institute include well-known musicians Marko Marcinko, tony Marino, James Buckley and tom hamilton.

company that specializes in drums and other drum-related equipment. Teaching wise, Marcinko is a professor of jazz studies at Penn State University main campus and also teaches locally. he attended University of Miami in Florida with a double music major in jazz performance and percussion. Also appearing at the Jazz Institute include James Buckley (jazz history and theory), Tom hamilton (saxo-

phone), Tony Marino (acoustic and electric bass), eddie Steven (jazz trumpet), and Bill Washer (jazz guitar). Washer and hamilton play with Marcinko in his jazz quartet, which performs every Wednesday from 8 to 11 p.m. at Bazil restaurant and bar, Northern Boulevard, South Abington Township. The Jazz Institute will occur July 29 to Aug. 2 with a performance at the Scranton Jazz Festival that Sunday at 5.

This week’s question: Who plays the Lone Ranger in the new movie by the same name?

More than the Movies:

Dietrich Theater During July, a couple of our summer camps at the Dietrich will reﬂect the movies with “Despicable You: Theatre and Visual Arts Camp” and “Your epic Journey: Theatre and Visual Arts Camp.” During Despicable You Camp, students erica ages ﬁve to 12 rogler will be invited to join in the fun Contributing Columnist as they decide if they will play the role of a hero or a despicable arch nemeses. Campers will create characters and a unique story about the epic battle between good and evil while learning about famous heroes and villains. Along the way they will also design their own costumes, props and set. At the end the week, the group will present a casual performance for family and friends. Camp will be held Monday through Friday, July 22 through 26 from 10 a.m. to noon. Admission is $60 for the week and all materials will be provided. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500. The following week, July 29 through August 2 from 10 a.m. to noon, campers will go as far as their imaginations will take them in Your epic Journey Camp. During this fantastical camp, students will create magical characters while developing magic wands, costumes, gadgets, a set and an original play about their unique journey. Friends and family will be invited to attend their performance at the end of the week. Admission is $60 for the camp. Amy Colley and Michaela Moore teach both of these classes and have a way of drawing children’s creativity and enthusiasm for the arts out. Michaela Moore will also teaching Acting Camp for Kids during the week of July 22 through 26 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. During this weeklong camp, students will learn all about acting through theatre games, improvisation, storytelling, play making, character creation and more. Amy Colley will also be teaching Trash to Treasures Camp, All About Pottery & Sculpture Camp and Art explorers Camp this summer. For more information or to register, call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500. I also want to tell you more about Tunkhannock’s free event river Day, which is coming up on Saturday, July 20 from 1 to 8 p.m. at Tunkhannock’s scenic riverside Park. During the day’s festivities there will be live music by Sadie Green Sales Jugband, local favorites the Coal Town rounders and the reggae/rock inspired George Wesley Band. The ross Park Zoo Mobile will be there with amazing animals to visit with and learn about. See TheATer | 12

Last week’s answer: Sandra Bullock

Last week’s winner: Lara Koehler, of S. Abington Twp. Contestants can only win once in a 60-day period.

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Bluegrass fun in store Friday Sole to Soul, 535 South State Street, will host Patrick McLane, paper artist.

Joan Mead-Matsui

Abington Journal Correspondent

In addition to the art exhibits scheduled for the Clarks Summit Second Friday Art Walk July 12, organizers of the Downtown-GoAround, the Clarks Summit Arts Committee, a non-proﬁt arts organization formed under the auspices of the Abington Business and Professional Association, has planned some traditional Bluegrass fun for the family. Some of the evening’s lineup at “Bluegrass Night,” July’s theme, includes music by The Coal Town Rounders, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Clarks Summit Borough Building, street vendors with wares such as handmade jewelry, pottery, and headbands made with recycled materials; a book signing with Michael Lally, and the Picnic Stand Food Truck, according to Mari Walker, committee member and owner, Duffy’s Coffee House. In addition,

For those who have not had an opportunity to attend the Downtown-Go-Around and Clarks Summit Second Friday Art Walk, Walker said, “The turnout has been good in general and the events we add to the Art Walk bring more for people to see… We will continue to work toward bringing our community together, like a block party every month, with live music and more homespun art.” At the Abington Community Library, Leah Ducato Rudolph, director said, “We are tapping into July’s Downtown-Go-Around theme…We invite you to see our display of Steampunk Jewelry created by Laura Donath.” For additional information, visit Facebook.com/pages/Downtown-GoAround/182639395221251?fref=ts.

Camera For A Cure plans busy summer Timmy Walsh is looking forward to a busy summer. In addition to camps and get a ways, Walsh and his Camera For A Cure has included photo shows and sales and a Scranton/Wilkes Barre RailRiders game benefitting Lung Cancer Alliance to his summer adventures. CFAC will be participating in the first Jessup Art Loop Saturday, July 13. The Jessup Art Loop will run every second Saturday of each month from 3 to 8 p.m. and Walsh was the first on board for the inaugural event. CFAC will be hosted by Hopscotch Children’s Boutique, 201 Church Street, Jessup. Just two weeks later, CFAC will participate in the Arts on the Square event on the Courthouse Square in Scranton. The event will feature numerous local artists and entertainers. Arts on the Square will be held July 27 from 12 to 8 p.m. To wrap up the summer schedule, CFAC will partner with the Scranton/Wilkes Barre RailRiders and host a lung cancer fundraising event benefitting Lung Cancer Alliance. Walsh regularly raises funds for the LCA and has brought his love for the game of baseball into his fundraising efforts. Wanting to reach as many people as possible, Walsh is stepping outside of his perpetual fundraising efforts by

putting his camera aside and taking on the job of enjoying America’s favorite past time (and his own). The August 18 game starts at 7:05 and will hold fun and relaxation for lung cancer patients, families and supporters at the PNC Field. Bleacher tickets can be purchased for $8 by contacting smcdonough@ cameraforacure.com or calling 570-604-4355. All tickets must be purchased in advance. Supporters may purchase tickets to be donated to lung cancer patients and their families. Camera For A Cure is a non proﬁt fundraising project started by Timmy Walsh, then ﬁve yrs old. Walsh takes photographs and sells them with proceeds going to the Lung Cancer Alliance. Now, at the age of 11, he continues to raise funds for cancer research along with other diseases and causes. He is an Olyphant resident and a student at Wyoming Seminary Lower School. For more information on Camera For A Cure, log onto www.cameraforacure.com. For information on the Jessup Art Loop, log onto www.jessupartloop.info. For information on Arts on the Square, log onto www.artsonthesquare.net. For information on the S/WB RailRiders game, log onto www.facebook.com/ cameraforacure.

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Local business owner designing dreams Ben Freda

Abington Journal Correspondent

Local business owner Joby Obezcled lives up to her own motto, “I don’t design clothes. I design dreams,” with her new alteration shop. The business, Altered Couture, is located in the Decker Building 120. S. State Street in downtown Clarks Summit. Obezcled makes alterations for all sorts of apparel, including formal wear, evening wear, every day wear and custom-made home décor. Using an industrial sewing machine and garment forms, she also creates clothing by request. Her sewing background comes with secrets from the trade. “My love for textiles began at a very early age,” she said. “From childhood, it escalated into making (clothing for) prom, bridal and children’s special occasions, including christening and communion dresses to every day wear. With 43 years experience, a ﬁerce determination, along with great ambition and creativity, it was my will to

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Matt Galaydick is fitted for a suit by Joby Obezcled, owner, Altered Couture.

succeed.” Working in the garment industry for more than 20 years, she created samples for major clothing companies in New York, such as Spiegel and Victoria’s Secret. She also worked as a seam-

Theater From page 11 There will be nature explorations with naturalists Bob Daniels and Jerry Skinner. There will be a host of nature displays and activities for children and adults. There will be farm vendors selling items including jam, local organically grown produce, hone and garlic and great food by Simply Savory BBQ, Hillside Farms and more. Lazy Daisy Alpacas will be in attendance with clothing and live alpacas. There will also be a karate demo at 2:00 p.m. by High Energy Fitness and Karate. There will be free face painting, mural painting and balloon creations

for kids to enjoy. Plus Gail Vieczorek will show us how to make baskets. Earlier in the day there will be a River Float. All participants will meet at 9:30 a.m. at Riverside Park and then kayak down the Susquehanna from Mehoopany to the park. For more information or to register, please contact David Buck at Endless Mountain Outﬁtters at 570-746-9140. There will also be a Volunteer Spirit Trail Walk at 10 a.m. that morning. This walk will take place at the Iroquois Trail next to the Tunkhannock Little League Park on Sunnyside Road. This walk will be held to honor

all volunteers who give unselﬁshly to make a difference to the community. Registration is $10 per adult and registration is free for children to age 15. For more information or to pre-register, please visit www.volunteerstrong.org. If you are interested in yoga, there will be a free yoga class on River Day at Tunkhannock’s Riverside Park with instructor Barbara Tierney from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. So don’t miss out on the fun; mark your calendars for Tunkhannock’s River Day on July 20! As you can see, the Dietrich is so much more than the movies!

Jazz From page 11 Institute include James Buckley (jazz history and theory), Tom Hamilton (saxophone), Tony Marino (acoustic and electric bass), Eddie Steven (jazz trumpet), and Bill Washer (jazz guitar). Washer and Hamilton play with Marcinko in his jazz

quartet, which performs every Wednesday from 8 to 11 p.m. at Bazil restaurant and bar, Northern Boulevard, South Abington Township. The Jazz Institute will occur July 29 to Aug. 2 with a performance at the Scranton Jazz Festival that Sunday at 5.

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stress at Vincent’s Boutique in Scranton. She described the owner, Vincent, as her mentor for beading. Born and raised in South Abington Township, Obezcled wanted to give back by supporting her community. She sees her new business as a way of bringing a little New York to the Abingtons. “Joby always gets the job done,” said Matt Galaydick, who is one of her customers. “Altered Couture is unique.” Obezcled said she enjoys the challenge of running her own business. She loves the one-on-one time with people and uses her determination to please. But most of all, she doesn’t think of it as a job. “If you do what you love, it’s not work,” she said. Obezcled believes in dreams and pursuing them no matter what. “If you have a dream, don’t let anyone discourage you or tell you you’re going to fail,” she said. “Because the failure is in not pursuing.”

LiBRARy news By Mary Ann McGrath There’s a classic battle shaping up! The Battle of the Books, a team competition for teen patrons of the Abington Community Library and other Lackawanna County Library System member libraries, will take place Thursday, Aug. 15 at 5:30 p.m. at The Mall at Steamtown’s Center Court. Register now to become a team member. Teams will consist of 3 – 5 members, with two competition levels: a 7th – 9th Grade Level and a 10th – 12th Grade Level. It’s a unique chance to compete for prizes while answering questions designed to demonstrate knowledge of selected books. Contact Sandra Longo, Young Adult Librarian, to register. Below is a selection of titles that were chosen to be read for the Battle of the Books. They can be put on hold at the library. Books may be divided up among team members. 7th – 9th Grade Titles “City of Bones” – by Cassandra Clare. Suddenly able to see demons and the Shadowhunters who are dedicated to returning them to their own dimension, 15-year-old Clary Fray is drawn into this bizarre world when her mother disappears and Clary is herself almost killed by a monster. “Trackers” – by Patrick Carman. Meet the Trackers: Adam is the brain behind the Trackers —- he’s also the one who got them into this mess; Lewis is the cautious one, but it’s easy to forget who’s the predator and who’s the prey; Emily, who has nerves of steel, is never fazed by anything, except what’s happening now; Finn, who pushes everything he does to the limit, may ﬁnd that this time the stakes are too high. “The Running Dream” – by Wendelin Van Draanan.

When a school bus accident leaves 16-yeaer-old Jessica an amputee, she returns to school with a prosthetic limb, and her track team ﬁnds a wonderful way to help rekindle her dream of running again. 10th – 12th Grade Titles “Beautiful Creatures” – by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl. In a small South Carolina town, where it seems little has changed since the Civil War, 16-year-old Ethan is powerfully drawn to Lena, a new classmate with whom he shares a psychic connection and whose family hides a dark secret. “If I Stay” – by Gayle Forman. While in a coma following an automobile accident that killed her parent s and younger brother, 17-year-old Mia, a gifted cellist, weighs whether to live with her grief or join her family in death. “The Fault in Our Stars” – by John Green. Medical miracles have given Hazel a few more years, but she knows she has never been anything but terminal. When Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, her story takes a new twist. Will it be completely rewritten? • 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 570587-3440. Don’t have a library card? Register for one at http://www.lclshome.org/ libraryinfo/library_card_ reg.asp.

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Director of Athletics Toby Lovecchio announced July 8 that Jamie Spangler has been named head women’s volleyball coach at The University of Scranton. Spangler becomes the 12th head coach in the program’s 38-year history. Spangler, a 2011 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, comes to Scranton after spending 2012-13 as the head boys and girls volleyball coach at Abington Heights High School, where he graduated in 2005. Spangler led the Lady Comets to a 16-4 record and a runner-up finish in District 2 last fall. This past spring, he led the boys to a 12-3 finish and second place in the Lackawanna League. The success of last season and the bond he formed with the student-athletes made the move more difficult for Spangler. “That was absolutely the hardest part about making the decision,” he said. “Not only did they have good seasons, but they were a really good group of kids.” Prior to taking the coaching position at Abington Heights, Spangler spent four years (2009-12) as the head coach of the Pittsburgh women’s volleyball club, a student-run organization at the University of Pittsburgh that competed in approximately three to five events each semester, including the National Collegiate Club Volleyball Championships in the spring. While at Pittsburgh, Spangler served as the president of the University of Pittsburgh men’s club volleyball from 2007 to 2009. The club team is a member of the National Collegiate Volleyball Federation, which promotes organized collegiate club volleyball for men and women. The team at Pitt annually competed in tournaments both at Pitt and at other universities across the country in both the fall and spring semesters. Spangler takes over a program coming off back-to-back winning seasons, including 2012, when the Royals went 20-15, their first 20-win season since 2008, and made their second straight Landmark Conference playoff appearance. “I’m looking forward to the new, added challenges,” Spangler said. “I have a lot of coaching experience, but this will be my first time at a Division 3 college.” A native of Clarks Summit, Spangler has a bachelor’s degree in natural sciences from the University of Pittsburgh and is currently pursuing his secondary education certificate at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Scranton will open its 2013 season when it hosts the Scranton Invitational on Saturday, Aug. 31, and Sunday, Sept. 1.

Newton Rec golf tourney set August 24

The Newton Recreation Center’s annual golf tournament will take place Saturday, Aug. 24 at Summit Hills Golf Course. The $75 registration fee includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, hot dog and drink on the course and dinner, catered by Country Cuisine Catering at the NewtonRansom Fire Hall on Newton Ransom Blvd., Clarks Summit. Registration is from 7:15 to 7:45 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 8 a.m. To register or for further information, contact the Recreation Center at 570-5867808 or Diana McDonald at 570-587-3083. Proceeds beneﬁt ongoing projects at the Center.

Farm Fall Ball makes changes

There are several changes to the Abington Little League Minor Farm Fall Ball schedule for the upcoming season. The registration deadline is August 10, the season will begin August 24 and Saturday games will start at 1 p.m. The Saturday start time was changed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to accomodate any players wishing to participate in Abington Soccer. This will be the ﬁrst year the league has done this. Also, the season is starting almost three weeks earlier this year.

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BBC hosts basketball camp

Abington Journal/Yogesh Tailor

Lexi Walsh - 8th grade, Hannah Hughes- 8th grade, Katherine Dzwonczyk- 8th grade and Mercedes Goodwin- 8th grade participate in a game during the camp.

The Baptist Bible College Big Blue basketball camp was held July 1-5 on campus. Coaches Mike Show and Amber Jacobs led the Big Blue Basketball Camp for children in grades 5 to 8. The camp was a time for teaching local middle school athletes skills for sports and life. Students spent three hours on campus each day, learning with the coaches and BBC Defender basketball players.

Campers shoot around during the BBC Big Blue Basketball Camp. Roger Jacobs offers instruction to campers at the Baptist Bible Big Blue Basketball Camp.

Golf tourney to aid children with autism Corey Kelly

tic child, will make a speech at the event’s dinner about his experiences. Those with a passion for golf The tournament will be and a desire to help children held July 21 at the Scranton with autism have the Municipal Golf Course chance to combine both located at 1099 Golf into one. Club Rd. Mt. Cobb, rain Kathleen Walsh, 51, or shine. Shirts will be of Clarks Summit and available to put a parFounder and President ent’s name on to honor of the Parents Loving them and prizes will be Photo courtesy Ellen Bugno Children Through given to the first and Front row, from left: Sue Dean, Sharon Hudacek, Ellen Ceresko and Sandy Schneider. Autism Foundation, is second place winners. proud to present the first Anyone can register and Back row: Shirley Pettinato, Patti Delaney, Jane Van Horn, Carla Pompey, Cathy Wendolowski, Bette “High Hopes” Charity The “High Hopes” the tournament is open to Connell, Patti Walsh and Fran Durkin. Golf Golf Tournament, a fun- Charity all ages. The fees are $75, Tournament will draiser designed to ben- be held July 21 or $300 for a team of four, efit autistic children and at the Scranton which covers golf carts, their parents, specifically Municipal Golf golf bags, refreshments fathers. Course in Mt. and dinner.For those who “Anyone can be a Cobb. are not playing, but plan father, but it takes a speon attending dinner, there cial person to be a daddy,” Walsh will be a $25 fee. said about the fathers raising Donations are also welcome children with autism. “Raising to those not attending or Twenty-pair of women shared a day Championship Flight 2nd Place, Bette autistic children can be a strug- planning to play. In fact, local at the Scranton Canoe Club June 29 Connell and Patti Walsh, First Flight, gle and with not much free time taverns The V Spot and New for the annual Women’s Member Guest 1st Place, Sandy Schneider and Fran to go out with their wives. This Penny Lounge will sell minia- Tournament. Durkin; First Flight, 2nd Place, Cathy is a great opportunity to be with ture golf clubs for $1 that will The winning and runner-up pair- Wendolowski and Carla Pompey; the guys and bond with other benefit the event. All funds ings from the Championship, First and Second Flight, 1st Place, Jane Van Horn fathers in similar situations.” raised will go to autism-based Second Flights included: Champions and Sue Dean; Second Flight 2nd Place, Phil Vullo, father of an autis- organizations. Sharon Hudacek and Ellen Ceresko; Patti Delaney and Shirley Pettinato. Abington Journal Correspondent

Scranton Canoe Club hosts annual guest tournament.

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A group photo of the Future Comets Football Camp.

Future Comets learn the game

Abington Heights hosted its annual Future Comets Football Camp June 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. on the practice ﬁelds at Abington Heights High School. A ll participants received a T-shirt. The main

objective of the camp, according to organizers, was to provide an enjoyable football experience while improving basic fundamentals and techniques.

LITTLE LEAGUE RESULTS Eleven-year-old District 17 results Abington American 6, West Scranton 5 WP: Zach Bednarz SV: Mike Pusateri 2B: 2- Jackson Pope (A), Ivanoff (W), Walsh (W), Maskal (W) HR: Pusateri (A) Abington American held off a sixth inning charge by West Scranton to win their 11-year-old District 17 All-Star game. Zach Allen held West to two runs through five innings. Abington scored four runs in the bottom of the fifth to go ahead 6-2 on key hits by Jackson Pope, Nick Davenport and a two-run home run by Mike Pusateri. Pusateri came in to close the game recording the final out in the sixth. Matthews and Ivanoff both had two hits in a losing effort.

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PSWS reference librarian pens article on research access Tierney Lyons, campus reference librarian, contrasted two trends in scholarly communication in her latest article entitled, “Public Access, Open Access: Outlining the Key Differences.” Lyons also serves as as the 2013-14 Chair of the Scholarly Communication Committee of the Medical Library Association, a national appointment, and serves as a member of the research and assessment committee of its MidAtlantic Chapter. Increasingly, government agencies are requir-

ing researchers receiving federal grants to make their results freely available, the latest being the Ofﬁce of Science and Technology Policy. “For health care and academic administrators facing ongoing Tierney Lyons ﬁnancial challenges, the open access initiative and mandates for free public access to scholarly literature will continue to gain importance,” Lyons said.

“Librarians play a role in explaining the difference between public access and open access.” The article appears in MLA News. Her coauthor, Donna Gibson, Director of Library Services, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, contributed insight on the history of open access and current publishing models. They noted that “incorporating networking and collaborative features enhances researchers’ options for presenting their work and encourages larger scale peer communication and cross-

disciplinary innovation. Such dissemination accelerates scholarly communication by ensuring availability of federal research results in a free, interoperable, and preserved repository.” Lyons is a native of Hamlin, and now resides in Honesdale. For more information on the Ofﬁce of Science and Technology Policy on researchers making their results freely accessible, visit: www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/02/22/expanding-publicaccess-results-federally-funded-research.

AH calculus students participate in math contest Abington Heights High School senior calculus students participated in the highly competitive Newton Math Contest for the MidAtlantic states. Front Row, from left: Andres Medina, Kaylee Kline, Maitri Pancholy, Amelia Oon. Back Row: Thomas Jubon, Patrick Haggerty, Celeste Neary, Sarah Parkinson and Panos Tsaklas.

Photo courtesy Alice Stuffle

Front row, from left, Frankie Cocchini,Kyle Davis, Jasmine Kozubal,Riley Prutzman, Braydon Riley, Kevin Stacknick, Travis Dymond, Matthew Rakauskas, Kiara Nichols, Austin Fortney; second row; Emma Jacoby, Abby Whitney,Ethan Ankoff, Emma Fowler, Joe Shaw, Max Bluhm, Marrio Abreu, Emma Long, Jonah Houser; back, Dalton Mayor Aaron Holzman.

Dalton mayor visits Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center Second grade students in Meaghan Jones’ class at Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center are currently studying about local government. One of their key words was “mayor”. Dalton

Mayor Aaron Holzman was invited to speak to the class. Holzman answered questions concerning his job and spent a little time speaking with the students.

Shown, from left: Sophomore Mark DeBree (Christopher Columbus essay), Tunkhannock DAR Chapter Regent Margaret (Meg) Venn, Amy Sohns, Autumn Hendershot, Lydia Dunckle and Aliza Furneaux (DAR Good Citizen Award)

LT Students receive essay awards Lackawanna Trail students win Daughters of American Revolution Essay Contest. The winning students from Lackawanna Trail participated in an awards ceremony held by the Tunkhannock Chapter of the the Daughters of the American Revolution on Saturday, Feb. 9. The students read their

essays and received certiﬁcates. Student receiving certiﬁcates were sophomore Mark DeBree (Christopher Columbus essay), Tunkhannock DAR Chapter Regent Margaret (Meg) Venn, Amy Sohns, Autumn Hendershot, Lydia Dunckle and Aliza Furneaux (DAR Good Citizen Award)

Seventh grade students Sohns, Hendershot and Dunckle essays were on “Forgotten Patriots Who Supported the American Struggle for Independence.” Senior Aliza Furneaux was nominated by the Lackawanna Trial Guidance Ofﬁce for her dependability, service, leadership and patriotism.

PMBC hosts youth retreat Pocono Mountain Bible Conference (PMBC), located in the heart of the Pocono Mountains, held its annual youth retreat, CONNECTED, with more than 80 attendees, First time camper, Ryan Russell, drove from Warminster. By the end of the retreat weekend, Russell stated on the Facbook page, “I knew that God was here at PMBC this weekend. I want to thank everyone for making my first time at PMBC a weekend I will never forget.” The weekend included music by Vintage Faith, drama by Transformed, with Ben Tubbs and Mike Bilinski providing speaking sessions. PMBC is a Biblebased camp that hosts children in the summer months and hosts retreats fall through

Shown, from left: Emilee Krasson (Plymouth), Stef Krasson (Plymouth), Sarah Beecham (Wilkes- Barre), Hayley Zelinka (Wilkes- Barre), Kristen Reap (Avoca), Kelsey Flores (Wilkes -Barre), Stephanie Oelrich (St. Davids/York), Alesha Carey (Avoca), Vicky Stasukinas (Plymouth), Jazlynn Sienkiewicz (Mayfield).

spring. PMBC is open to all children, 8-18 regardless of race, sex, religious affiliation. Camping scholarships are available for retreat and summer camping

experiences. For more information on the PMBC Winter Youth Retreat, including registration and scholarship information, visit www.camppmbc.com.

AREA COLLEGE GRADUATES Misericordia University Renee Marie Barcheski, Tunkhannock, Accounting, BS; Susan Bochnovich, Scott Twp., Physical Therapy, DPT; Christine Marie Cox, Clarks Summit, Nursing, MS; Peter W. Doggett, Clarks Summit, Accounting, BS; Keith T. Lashinski, South Abington Twp., Nursing, MS; Doug Manning, Lake Winola, Business Administration, BS; Joseph John Miller, III, Tunkhannock, Biology, BS; Cortney E. O’Malley, Mayﬁeld, Social Work, BS; Cheryl Rightor, Dalton, Professional Studies, BS; Jaclyn Tschantz, Tunkhannock, Psychology, BS and Occupational Therapy, MS State University of New York at New Paltz Julianna Brazill, a resident of Clarks Summit, participated in the May 2013 Graduate Commencement Ceremony. Brazill received a MFA in Ceramics. Marist College The following residents graduated from Marist College the weekend of May 24. Kristen Mattern of Clarks Summit, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Zachary Sloneker of Clarks Summit, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology. Elizabethtown College Megan Williamson of Clarks Summit graduated from Elizabethtown College May 18, with a bachelor’s degree in Health & Occupation. Marietta College Adam Stonier of Factoryville, was among more than 300 students who received diplomas at Marietta College’s 176th graduation ceremony May 12, in the Dyson Baudo Recreation Center. Stonier completed requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in Graphic Design. Penn State University Jeffrey Angeli, David Fryzel, Joshua J Grabowski, Tara R Grabowski, Thomas J Jones, Nicole Stombaugh, Nicole K Tokash, Robert J Zenzal, all of

Scott Township; Alicia K Basalyga, Jennifer E Carper, Nicole A Chrysler, Elisabeth A Cohen Clarks Summit, John J Comerford, Katelyn R Danchak, Joseph N Heron, Sarah R Loych, James P Murphy, Gery S Pawelzik, Ryan R Thomas, Jonathan E Washo and Matthew R Weissman, all of Clarks Summit; Evan L D’oro and Casey Grow of Clarks Green; Renee F Blakiewicz, Jonathon E Bobola, William D Chimel, Michael J Regula, Michael A Stelma all of South Abington Twp.; Matthew T Brown, Rachel E Brownell, Kyle J Doyle, Caitlin S Floyd, Matthew J Miller, Samantha M Parry and Michael Tripus, all of Jermyn; Jonathan A Golden, Dalton; Casey Phillips, Waverly; Mark E Snyder, Greenﬁeld Township and Marian C Wojnarowski, Mayﬁeld. Lafayette College Sara Sproul of South Abington Township, graduated from Lafayette College in Easton, and earned a bachelor of arts degree in economics and business/art (double major). Lafayette’s 178th Commencement was held May 25. Villanova University The following local

students graduated from Villanova University during a spring commencement ceremony, held May 19. Nina Trovato, Dalton, earned a Bachelor of Arts. Taylor Rose, Clarks Green; Daniel Kazmierski, Clarks Summit, Kaleigh Namiotka, Clarks Summit and Christopher Cali, Dalton, each earned a Bachelor of Science. Fairfield University Fairfield University, a Jesuit university founded in 1942 in Fairfield, Connecticut, awarded 1,279 degrees at its 63rd Commencement May 19, during two ceremonies on campus, one in the morning for undergraduates, and one in the afternoon for those receiving graduate and doctorate degrees. The following area residents received degrees: Georgia Nackley, a resident of Clarks Summit, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fairfield University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Emily Orr, a resident of Clarks Summit, received a Bachelor of Science degree from Fairfield University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Dominican College Factoryville resident Christopher Pensak graduated from Dominican

College in Orangeburg, N.Y. during a May 19 commencement ceremonies. Clarion University Justine Yeager, Clarks Summit, graduated from Clarion University with a Library Science MSL degree during a May 18 commencement. Boston University Boston University awarded academic degrees to 6,073 students in May 2013. Among the graduates was Candace R. Clymer of Clarks Summit, who received a Bachelor of Science in Film and Television. Hofstra University Megan Corcoran of Clarks Summit graduated in May 2013 from Hofstra University with a BS in Video/Television and Film. Megan was among more than 2,000 undergraduate, graduate and law students who celebrated completing their studies at commencement ceremonies in the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. Emory University Laura Beaupre of South Abington Township, Pa. received a Bachelor of Arts from Emory College of Arts and Sciences of Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., at its 168th commencement ceremony on May 13, 2013.

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