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Obama Hope his cup doesn’t tippeth over due Friday afternoon The president is expected to be joined by Vice President Joe Biden at Lackawanna College

Newton officials approve resident’s online gun shop Supervisors: Conditions added to permit for Thomas Tolson to ensure safety of community KEVIN KEARNEY

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SCRANTON — President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are scheduled to speak at the Lackawanna College Student Union, 500 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, at 4:55 p.m. Friday. The appearance in Scranton is part of his two-day bus trek through New York and Pennsylvania. On Thursday, Obama will deliver remarks at the University at Buffalo and Henninger High School in Syracuse, N.Y. On Friday, the president will participate in a town hall event in the morning at Binghamton University and then deliver remarks at Lackawanna College. The president and vice president will “will lay out a plan to make college more affordable, tackle rising costs, and improve value for students and their families,” according to an email from the White House Press Office. Obama is planning a strategy on costs so Americans can get training needed for the rapidly changing economy. A first step came earlier this month when he signed a bipartisan bill to restore lower student loan interest rates. The president and vice president are no strangers to Scranton. Obama visited Scranton High School on Nov. 30, 2011 to deliver a speech focused on the middle class. Biden, a Scranton native, was in town on July 3, 2012 for the Scrantastic fireworks display on Courthouse Square. See OBAMA | 10

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Dylan Cummings runs his leg of the water relay at Hillside Park’s Earth Camp. The camp attracted about 80 children this year, according to representatives from the Abington Area Joint Recreation Board. For more photos, see page 5.

NEWTON TOWNSHIP — The supervisors on Aug. 12 unanimously approved a motion allowing a resident to operate an Internet-based gun sale business from his home in the township. The decision came a month after Thomas P. Tolson, of Earl Drive, approached the supervisors seeking a home-occupation conditional use permit to sell firearms ranging from assault rifles to pistols. Tolson’s next step is to seek approval from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, according to his lawyer, John Lalley. Tolson plans to buy the weapons at auctions and estate sales, then sell them on bidding sites like eBay. The supervisors’ approval came with numerous conditions as a safeguard for the community. The conditions were put in place partly because, in order to get a federal license from the ATF to sell guns over the Internet, Tolson is mandated to also have at least one “person-to-person” sale. “My primary concern is the safety of the neighborhood,” said Chairman Ronald Koldjeski. The supervisors also were concerned the person-to-person sales would increase traffic in the area, but one of the conditions says the billing and transferring of firearms must be done off the premises at a post office box. The other conditions are that: • no advertising sign may be placed on the property; • a security system including interior and exterior cameras and alarms be installed; • the guns must be confined to a safe; • the hours in which the firearms may be sold face-to-face are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday; • and the township has the right to monitor the premises to ensure compliance with the conditions. “If we can live and peacefully coexist with these restrictions … then we can move forward,” Koldjeski said. Lalley said his client “is going to do things safely and reasonably within the law.” Tolson had previously told the board he would have no more than 65 guns on the premises. That was initially going to be among the conditions. But Lalley said the township has no legal right to limit the amount of firearms kept on the property as long as Tolson is abiding by federal and state laws. See GUN SHOP | 10

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Mayor’s find will help ring in a century Reclaimed church bell to be dedicated this fall, kicking off Clarks Green centennial JOAN MEAD-MATSUI

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A 500-pound bronze bell that was removed from the belfry of a former local church and stored in a garage will soon help ring in a very special birthday for one municipality. The bell, which once belonged to the former Baptist Church of Clarks Green, was relocated to allow for renovations to the belfry, and was “stored in a garage for years, probably since the 1970s,” said Clarks Green Mayor Bill Thorburn, who recently spent as many as 30 to 40 hours cleaning the bell. “I was at a meeting one night and they were talking about the bell and what they should do with it,” said Clarks Green Mayor Bill Thorburn. “I said, ‘Why don’t you donate it to Clarks Green for the centennial?’ So they agreed to it and I went down and picked it up and polished it. It was all green when I got it.” Currently owned by the Waverly Masonic Lodge 301, the church was rebuilt in 1869, the same year the bell was cast by the Meneely Bell Foundry, West Troy, N.Y. “The bell was donated by Waverly Lodge # 301 to the borough in memo-

ry of Barton R. Earl, past master, who always wanted the bell on display,” said Thorburn. Come October, it will have a permanent home along a busy thoroughfare in Clarks Green, in front of the borough building at 104 N. Abington Rd. “We’re going to raise the Clarks Green sign board up a little and put the bell in there,” he said. Clarks Green Borough will ofﬁcially celebrate its centennial in May. The festivities will begin in October with the dedication of the bell and a clock. A variety of activities in conjunction with the centennial are also planned. “That (dedication of the bell) is going to be our kickoff of the centennial. Calendars are being printed and will be distributed to every household. It will be free of charge and will have photos of all the old buildings in Clark Green with captions, including when they were built and who owned them. They’ll go out in October with the leaf bags,” said Thorburn. A centennial celebration web site will be up in the near future. For additional information regardJoan Mead-Matsui | For The Abington Journal ing activities planned for 2013 and Clarks Green Mayor Bill Thorburn recently restored the bell from the former Baptist Church of Clarks Green, just ahead of the borough’s centennial celebrations. 2014, call (570) 586-4446.

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LACKAWANNA TRAIL 2013-2014 SChOOL BUS LIST Lackawanna Trail 2013-14 bus schedule. For additional information or concerns, contact Lackawanna Trail Transportation Director Richard Kordish at (570) 945-5510. BUS #2 - A.M. HIGH SCHOOL Stop 1 - 6:40 a.m., Tunnel Hill Rd. 2 - 6:42, Tunnel Hill Rd. 3 - 6:46, Tunnel Hill Rd. 4 - 6:47, Tunnel Hill Rd. 5 - 6:48, Tunnel Hill Rd. 6 - 6:49, Tunnel Hill Rd. 7 - 6:50, Clark Rd. 8 - 6:51, Clark Rd. 9 - 6:52, Clark Rd. 10 - 6:53, Clark Rd. 11 - 6:55, Archer Rd. 12 - 6:56, Corby Rd. 13 - 7:02, Savage Rd. 14 - 7:03, Savage Rd. 15 - 7:04, Savage Rd. 16 - 7:05, Savage Rd. 17 - 7:09, Bunker Hill Dev. 18 - 7:11, Bunker Hill Dev. 19 - 7:13, Bunker Hill Dev. 20 - 7:15, Rt. 6 21 - 7:16, Rt. 6 22 - 7:17, Rt. 6 22 - 7:20, Rt. 6 23 - 7:26, Creek Rd. 24 - 7:28, Creek Rd. BUS #2 - A.M. ELEM. Stop 1 - 7:53 a.m., Tunnel Hill Rd. 2 - 7:55, Corby Rd. 3 - 7:56, Tunnel Hill Rd. 4 - 7:57, Tunnel Hill Rd. 5 - 7:58, Stapleton Est. 6 - 8:00, Clark Rd./Kohn Rd. 7 - 8:01, Clark Rd. 8 - 8:03, Clark Rd. 9 - 8:04, Clark Rd. 10 - 8:05, Clark Rd. 11 - 8:06, Clark Rd. 12 - 8:07, Archer Rd. 13 - 8:08, Bunker Hill Rd. Before Corby Rd. 14 - 8:11, Savage Rd. 15 - 8:13, Savage Rd. 16 - 8:21, Bunker Hill Dvlp 1st House 17 - 8:22, Bunker Hill & Pond 18 - 8:23, Bunker Hill/Concord & Ridge 19 - 8:25, Lithia Valley Rd. 20 - 8:26, Rt. 6 21 - 8:27, Rt. 6 22 - 8:29, Creek Rd. 23 - 8:30, Creek Rd. BUS #4 - A.M. HIGH SCHOOL Stop 1 - 6:40 a.m., Marshall Sqr. Rd. 2 - 6:41, Marshall Sqr. Rd. 3 - 6:42, Marshall Sqr. Rd. 4 - 6:43, Marshall Sqr. Rd. 5 - 6:55, Squire Rd. 6 - 6:57, Squire Rd. 7 - 6:58, Croasdale Rd. 8 - 6:59, Croasdale Rd. 9 - 7:02, Marshall Sqr. Rd. 10 - 7:04, Fieldbrook Rd. 11 - 7:06, Fieldbrook Rd. 12 - 7:07, Fieldbrook Rd. 13 - 7:08, Fieldbrook Rd. & Rt. 92 14 - 7:11, Rt. 92 North 15 - 7:14, Rt. 92 North 16 - 7:15, Rt. 92 North 17 - 7:16, Rt. 92 North 18 - 7:17, Rt. 92 North 19 - 7:21, Main St. A&J Pizza 20 - 7:24, High Street BUS #4 - A.M. ELEM. Stop 1 - 7:50 a.m., Marshall Sqr. Rd. 2 - 7:51, Marshall Sqr. Rd. 3 - 7:52, Fieldbrook Rd. 4 - 7:53, Marshall Squire Rd. 5 - 7:55, Squire Hill Rd. 6 - 7:56, Squire Hill Rd. 7 - 8:02, Croasdale Rd. 8 - 8:04, Croasdale Rd. 9 - 8:05, Marshall Squire Rd. 10 - 8:08, Fieldbrook Rd. 11 - 8:09, Fieldbrook Rd. 12 - 8:10, Squire Hill Rd. 13 - 8:11, Squire Hill Rd. 14 - 8:12, Fieldbrook Rd. 15 - 8:14, Rt. 92 State St. 16 - 8:15, Rt. 92 Nicholson Bridge 17 - 8:17, Rt. 92 North 18 - 8:18, Rt. 92 North Parry Trucking 19 - 8:23, Rt. 92 North 20 - 8:25, Pratt Hollow Rd. 21 - 8:30, Main St./A&J Pizza BUS #5 - A.M. HIGH SCHOOL Stop 1 - 7:04 a.m., Lake Winola/ Lithia Farm 2 - 7:06, Lithia Valley & Kehrli 3 - 7:07, Kehrli Rd. 4 - 7:08, Kehrli Rd. 5 - 7:09, Kehrli Rd. 6 - 7:10, Lithia Valley Rd./ Silvermark Dr. 7 - 7:11, Carpenter Rd. 8 - 7:12, Carpenter Rd. 9 - 7:13, Carpenter Rd. 10 - 7:14, Lithia Rd. & Sportsmans 11 - 7:16, Lithia Rd. 12 - 7:17, Valley View Drive 13 - 7:22, Highland & Church 14 -7:24, Riverside & Masonic Hall BUS #5 - A.M. ELEM. Stop 1 - 8:00 a.m., Matthewson Terrace 2 - 8:01, Matthewson Terrace 3 - 8:05, Watkins Ave. 4 - 8:06, Watkins Ave. 5 - 8:08, Watkins Ave. 6 - 8:09, Watkins Ave. 7 - 8:10, Watkins Ave. 8 - 8:11, Lake Winola Rd. 9 - 8:13, Lake Winola Rd. 10 - 8:14, Kraus Rd. 11 - 8:16, Lithia Valley Rd. 12 - 8:20, Kehrli Rd. 13 - 8:21, Kehrli Rd. 14 - 8:22, Kehrli Rd. 15 - 8:23, Kehrli Rd. 16 - 8:24, Carpenter Rd. 17 - 8:25, Carpenter Rd. 18 - 8:26, Carpenter Rd. 19 - 8:27, Lithia Valley Rd. 20 - 8:28, Lithia Valley Rd./ Sportsman Rd. 21 - 8:29, Lithia Valley Rd. 22 - 8:30, Valley View Dr. 23 - 8:33, Highland Ave. 24 - 8:35, Riverside & Masonic Lodge

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Committee plans 2013 Race for the Cure

Members of the Komen NEPA Race for the Cure Council, Committee, and volunteers include, seated, from left, Roseann Brutico, Shannon Roche, Gretchen Wintermantel, Ann Marie Webb, and Sue ODay. Standing, Tina Orner, Nancy Ryan, Jill Eidenberg, Donna Rupp, Robin Donnelly, Nicole Pettinato and Colleen Gilboy.

Several members of the 2013 Council and Committee met recently to plan the Komen NEPA Race for the Cure at Allied Services in Scranton. This year’s race is set for downtown Scranton on Saturday, September 21, 2013. Approximately 2.9 million breast cancer survivors are alive today in the United States – more than any other type of cancer. Seventy-ﬁve percent of net proceeds raised stay in Northeastern Pennsylvania to fund local community education, early detection screening, and treatment grants, while a minimum of 25 percent funds Komen National Research Grant Awards. The Komen NEPA Afﬁliate serves 16 counties in the region, including Lackawanna and Wyoming. To register for the 2013 race, visit komennepa.org. For more information, call (570) 969-6072 or e-mail admin.info@komennepa. org.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR REUNIONS Abington Heights Class of 1973 40th Reunion, Oct. 12, 2013. Activities are also scheduled for the weekend of Oct. 11 - 13. The committee is asking for help from family and friends to notify members of the Class of ’73 about the upcoming event. Info: www. abingtonheights73.com. Abington Heights High School Class of 1988 25 Year Reunion, Nov. 30, 2013 at the Inne of the Abingtons, 239 Kennedy Creek Rd., North Abington Twp. from 6 - 11 p.m. Info / tickets: http:// www.abingtonheights88.com. REMINDERS Cell phone collection, Abington Heights High School Students Against Destructive Decisions is collecting cell phones at the high school. All cell phones are cleared and programmed with 911 for use by the elderly. The phones may be dropped off in the main office of the high school. Winter Outerwear Drive, at Elm Park United Methodist Church, 712 Linden St., Scranton. Donations of coats, boots, hats, scarves, mittens and gloves can be dropped off weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Distribution dates are Oct. 16, 18 and 19. Info: (570) 342-8263. DAILY EVENTS Aug. 21: Full Moon Bike ‘n Bonfire, 6 p.m. at Salt Springs Park. Bike the roads that border the park and friends land. Various loops will be considered based on participants’ interest. Adults only. Participants can end the evening after the bike ride or attend a bonfire just before moonrise. Cost: free. Chicken-n-Biscuit or Ham Dinner, at Clifford United Methodist Church, Main St., Clifford, from 4-6 p.m. Take out or dine in. Includes dinner, dessert and drink. Cost: $7.95. State Rep. Marty Flynn, D-Lackawanna, Monthly Constituent Outreach, at the South Abington Township Building, 2nd floor meeting room, 104 Shady Lane Rd., Chinchilla, 9 a.m.-noon. Info: (570) 342-4348.

Aug. 22: Fall College of Graduate and Continuing Education Orientation for undergraduate and graduate students, at the DeNaples Center, 4th Floor, University of Scranton, 3-7 p.m. Info: 941.7580 or email cgceadvising@scranton.edu. Aug. 23: Serving Seniors, Inc.’s 18th annual Summer Cocktail Party, at The Willowbrook, 150 Edella Rd., Clarks Summit, 5:30-8 p.m. Event includes hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and entertainment. Cost: $35. Info: (570) 344-3931. Aug. 24: Music on the Lawn Craft Fair and Yard Sale, on the grounds of the Lake Winola United Methodist Church, Maple Drive, Mill City. There will be live Christian bands and a campﬁre for roasting marshmallows. Bring your own lawn chairs and marshmallows. Craft fair and yard sale at 1 p.m. and chicken barbecue from 4 - 7 p.m. Tickets for the barbecue are $9/presale or $10/day of. Call 351.7365 for tickets. Yard sale and craft vendors wanted. Call 351.7365. This is a rain or shine event. Lackawanna Historical Society guided walking tours of Downtown Scranton, every Saturday during the summer beginning at 11 a.m. Tours will focus on different sections of the downtown and its architecture and history. Cost: free, but reservations 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. Newton Recreation Center Annual Golf Tournament, at Summit Hills Golf Course. Registration includes 18 holes, golf cart, hot dog and drink on the course and dinner, catered by Country Cuisine Catering at the Newton-Ransom Fire Hall on Newton Ransom Blvd, Clarks Summit. Registration is 7:15 - 7:45 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. All proceeds beneﬁt ongoing projects at the Center. Cost: $75. Info: Recreation Center 586.7808 or Diana McDonald at

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587.3083. Dalton United Methodist Church Take Out Chicken Barbeque, at the church, 125 South Turnpike Rd., Dalton, from 2-6 p.m. Cost: $8.50 for adults, $4 for children 4-10, and $5 for chicken halves only. Info: Pat at (570) 945-5586 or Susie at (570) 563-1248. Worship on the Lawn, at Waverly Community Church at 7 p.m. Jesse Morse will lead worship and a message will be given by Pastor James Cohen. Some chairs will be provided; however, attendees are asked to bring a chair or blanket. Aug. 24-25: Fall Welcome for the Class of 2017, fall welcome is an all-day event and located at various sites around campus, University of Scranton. Info: 941.6203. Aug. 24-25: Keystone State Hot and Stinky Garlic & Herb Festival, Zanolini Nursery & Country Shop, 603 St. Johns Road, Drums, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5: p.m. Sunday. Events include a hot pepper eating contest, music by the Two of Us, a garlic eating contest and more. Info: (570) 788-3152 or www.zanolininursery.com. Aug. 25: Mushrooms and Mycilia, 1 p.m. at Salt Springs Park. Learn about the often misunderstood organisms with a brief slideshow and discussion. A trail walk will follow. Cost: free. 4th Annual Go Green Bike Tour, Fleetville. Riders may ride solo, in groups, guided or unguided. Routes cover various terrains through Lackawanna, Susquehanna and Wyoming counties. Guided rides of varying difficulties depart from the Fleetville Volunteer Fire Company from 7:30-10 a.m. Self-guided rides for individuals, groups or families are available and have been identified to accommodate various difficulties. Riders will be equipped with maps and cue sheets at check-in. Mountain bike routes will utilize trails within the Lackawanna State Park and Countryside Conservancy trail system. Festivities include food,

live music, rafﬂes and and fun rides for kids. The event is open to the public. Info / Registration: www.countrysideconservancy.org and click on Go Green Bike Tour. Steamtown NHS Fee Free Day, Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton, Pa. The National Park Service was created by an act signed by President Woodrow Wilson on August 25, 1916. Steamtown NHS will gear up for the centennial celebration in 2016 by joining more than 400 other National Park Service units to celebrate the 97th birthday of “America’s Best Idea” with an Entrance “Fee Free Day.” Steamtown NHS is open daily from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Info: 340.5200 or www.nps.gov/stea. Back to School Bonanza for area children, Courthouse Square from 2-4 p.m. This event is hosted by the University’s Class of 2017 with support by community partners. Info: 941.4419. Countryside Community Church Hymn Sing and Ice Cream Social, at 14011 Orchard Dr., Clarks Summit, at 6:30 p.m. Info: (570) 587-3206 or www. countryside-church.org. Aug. 28: United Cerebral Palsy of NEPA 60th Anniversary Celebration Dinner, at the Radisson Hotel in Scranton at 5:30 p.m. Senator John Blake, a former UCP of NEPA board member is being recognized at the dinner. Also being honored is Don Surace, owner of Andy Gavin’s Pub & Eatery, who organized the Green Ridge Mile race each year and donates the proceeds to UCP; and Mike Marcinek, owner of the NEPA Fit Club, which has chosen UCP as the benefactor of FitStock: For a Cause for the past several years. The evening begins with a half-hour cocktail reception followed by dinner and the awards presentation. A special program book is being prepared and the agency is selling advertising space. Proceeds from both the dinner and the program book are being designated for the Capital Campaign for the agency’s Clarks Summit Children’s Center. Info: 347.3357 or ucpnepa@epix.net.

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CORPORATE LADDER Commonwealth welcomes Sitoski Commonwealth Health recently welcomed pediatrician Sarah Sitoski, D.O. to her new medical practice at Physicians H e a l t h Alliance. Dr. Sitoski is accepting new patients at her two office Sitoski locations: 407 N. State St., Clarks Summit and 890 Viewmont Drive, Dickson City. Board-certified in Pediatrics, Sitoski received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Scranton, and her medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia. She completed her pediatrics residency at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. New patients can schedule appointments with Sitoski by calling (570) 207-4360. Sameday appointments are available. Cravath sworn in The Scranton District Dental Society (SDDS) is pleased to announce its new president, Amy Cravath, DMD, Clarks Summit. Dr. Cravath was officially sworn in by Cravath past President Dr. Matthew A. Zale during a Society general meeting. Cravath received a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Temple University School of Dentistry, where she graduated with a magna cum laude level of academic distinction. During her time at Temple University, Cravath was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. Upon acceptance to dental school, she was honored with the Dr. Bernard Shair Memorial Scholarship awarded by the Scranton District Dental Society and also received the Incentive Award Scholarship from Temple University. Cravath is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the Pennsylvania Dental Society (PDA), the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), and the American Association of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). Cravath is a class of 2000 graduate of Abington Heights High School in Clarks Summit. After high school, she attended the University of Scranton on the Dean’s Scholarship where she graduated magna cum laude. Cravath was chosen for, and participated in, the University’s Honors Program, and thus graduated with Honors distinction. She received a Bachelors of Science degree in Biochemistry and a minor in Mathematics. Cravath practices General and Family Dentistry in Clarks Summit with Dr. Dale Collins and Dr. Jeffrey Bell at 242 Noble Road.

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Advocacy center plans important anniversary JOAN MEAD-MATSUI

Abington Journal Correspondent

On Friday, Sept. 6, staff of the Children’s Advocacy Center and guests will gather to commemorate 15 years of service to children, adolescents and families in our region. “The event is designed to celebrate a milestone,” said Elizabeth Pascal, CAC/NEPA development director and co-chair. “We also want those who attend to walk away feeling as though they were celebrated as well. The community has been a huge part of growing and sustaining the CAC/ NEPA. Without the longtime support and friendship of so many members of the community, the organization would not be where it is today, and we are so grateful.” The “Crystal Anniversary Celebration” will be held at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, Scranton, from 6 to 11 p.m. Amy Hlavaty Belcher is co-chair. Honorary chairs are Maryla Peters Scranton and Bill Scranton.

CAC/NEPA is a private, non-profit, charitable organization whose mission is to provide excellence in the assessment and treatment of child abuse and neglect. “The CAC/NEPA has supported and embraced and nurtured more than 8,000 children since opening in 1998 and has been a comforting place where healing can begin,” Pascal said. “That’s an incredible mission. It’s a commendable mission. How could I not be thrilled to celebrate what I can only describe as a mission of hope and healing?” “I anticipate an elegant and meaningful celebration of the ‘birth’ and nurturing growth of the Children’s Advocacy Center — a child abuse intervention center,” said Executive Director Maryann LaPorta. “We will celebrate those who founded it and those who have sustained it. We will celebrate with the highly-committed board of directors, our dedicated CAC team of specialists, our partners of the Multidisciplinary Team, and our vibrant volunteer corps.”

Plans for the event celebration includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the lobby from 6 to 7 p.m.; dinner in the Grand Ballroom from 7 to 8 p.m.; the formal program with Father Joseph Sica serving as master of ceremonies, the premiere of documentary on CAC, and the presentation of awards from 8 to 8:45 p.m.; a ‘Time for Action’ silent auction and luxury items raffle.; and music by Music for Models from 9 to 11 p.m. Awards presented will honor two individuals whose commitment and devotion to the CAC/NEPA has both sustained its services and helped it grow. The “Champion of Children” award will be given to Geisinger Community Medical Center President and CEO Robert Steigmeyer, and the “One With Courage Award” honoree will be named that evening. Tickets are $100 per person or $1,000 for a table of 10. To make reservations, call (570) 969-7313 or email CrystalAnniversary@gmail.com.

Committee members planning for the Children’s Advocacy Center’s Crystal Anniversary Celebration include, from left, first row, Megan Hillebrand and Co-Chair Amy Hlavaty Belcher. Second row, Sheila McDonough, Kathy Zielinski, Lisa Thomas, Jennifer Aglialoro, and Co-Chair Eli Pascal. Third row, Thom Welby, Colleen Joyce, Mary Ann LaPorta, Kim Dench, Judy Price, and Julie Rudolf. Not Pictured, Kristen Cashuric Fetcho, Cindy Klenk, Julie Jordan, John Phillips, Laurie R. Kenyon, George Bieber, and Ewelina Taran.

Conservancy’s bike tour Dalton area youth create trolley mosaic has options for all riders The 4th annual Countryside Conservancy Go Green Bike Tour will be held on Sunday, Aug. 25 in Fleetville. Whether you ride road or mountain bike, ride occasionally or regularly, the Go Green Bike Tour has a route for you. Riders of all ages and skill levels may participate in this family-friendly event. Guided rides of varying difﬁculties, for mountain or road bikes, will depart from the Fleetville Volunteer Fire Company at times from approximately 7:30 through 10 a.m. What began four years ago as a way to introduce outdoor enthusiasts to the Countryside Conservancy has become one of the Conservancy’s biggest crowd draws. Riders may ride solo, in groups, guided or unguided. Routes covering varying terrain and

distance wind through portions of Lackawanna, Susquehanna and Wyoming Counties. Self-guided rides of varying difficulty for individuals, groups, or families have been identified to accommodate beginners through competitive riders. Participants will be equipped with maps and cue sheets at checkin. Mountain bike routes will utilize trails within Lackawanna State Park and Countryside Conservancy trail system. The festivities include food, live music, raffle, and on-premises fun rides for kids. The event is open to the public. For more information or to register, go to www.countrysideconservancy.org and click on Go Green Bike Tour

More than a dozen students recently completed a unique art project at the Dalton Community Library. Students, under the direction of Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center art teacher Dan Demora, worked each Thursday from mid-June to Aug. 1 to complete the tile mosaic inspired by the Electric City Trolley Museum in Scranton. The mosaic depicts a trolley emerging from a tunnel, a conductor, and a trolley station. Members of the library’s board of directors will decide on a permanent home for the mosaic in the near future. The nearly $3,000 project was paid for by the Dalton Community Library and made possible through sponsorships from the Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the National Park Service.

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Students participating in a tile mosaic project this summer at the Dalton Community Library included, from left, kneeling, Adam Jones, Jayde Waibel, Mackenzie Remick, Annabelle Demora, Paige Carpenter, Madisyn Wilson, library patron Mackenzie Tedesco, and Gianna Familetti. Standing, Mia Familetti, Alec Jones, Danny Demora, and Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center art educator Dan Demora.

Dalton hires two new police officers; council addresses zoning issue BEN FREDA

Abington Journal Correspondent

DALTON — At the Dalton Council meeting on Aug. 8, President Bill Salva, who filled in for Mayor Aaron Holzman, swore in two new part-time police officers of the Dalton Police Department, Michael Ranakoski and Joseph McCullon. “I just want to welcome the new police officers to the borough,” said Salva. “Hopefully you’ll all get to meet them on a pleasant visit, and say hello to them, and certainly make them feel at home.” In other business, in his safe-

ty report, board member Mark Sujkowski mentioned the zoning issue on Willow Street. He said that the cement blocks that were on the side of the road were removed but were replaced by metal poles driven to the ground. “Going around the block is not a great option when there is an emergency,” said Sujkowski. “I feel as though we should cite the landowner and remove the obstructions so that when vehicles are parked on Willow Street, there’s a much better chance of ﬁre trucks or other emergency vehicles getting down that block.” Board member Jared Gard told Sujkowski that he agrees with him

but suggested council wait to give the landowner more time. Sujkowski replied that this issue has been going on for five months now. Also in his safety report, Sujkowski mentioned that he attended a meeting with PennDOT last month and that ofﬁcials explained the ﬁnal design of the roadwork to be completed on Routes 6 and 11. “It’s going to start in the spring,” said Sujkowski. “It’s going to run from the end of Clarks Summit up to Factoryville. It’s going to mean repaving. It’s going to mean redoing the medians. There’s going to be a lot of different work.” Sujkowski, responding to a question

LOCAL COLLEGE GRADUATES Duke University Duke University awarded more than 5,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees during its annual commencement ceremony May 12. Duke President Richard H. Brodhead presided over the ceremony in the university’s Wallace Wade football stadium, and philanthropist Melinda Gates, co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, delivered the commencement address. Andrew N. Fontanella, a graduate of Abington Heights High School and the son of William and Evelyn Fontanella of Clarks Green, was among those to receive degrees. He was awarded his Ph.D. in biomedical engineering and his M.S. in electrical engineering. Georgia Institute of Technology

Patrick Walsh of Clarks Summit, has earned a MS in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Walsh was among approximately 2,700 undergraduate and graduate students who received degrees during Georgia Tech’s 245th commencement exercises. Indiana University of Pennsylvania Julia Elizabeth Farrar, Turnpike Road, Dalton, graduated with a B.S. in Fashion Merchandising from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in May 2013. Ithaca College The following local residents were among 1,371 students from Ithaca College who received degrees during the College’s commencement ceremony held in May 2013:

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Patrick Griffin, a resident of Clarks Summit, graduated from Ithaca College’s School of Health Sciences and Human Performance with a major in Clinical Health Studies. • Caroline Roe, a resident of Clarks Summit, graduated from Ithaca College’s School of Humanities and Sciences with a major in English. • Ashley Abda, a resident of Clarks Summit, graduated from Ithaca College’s School of Business with a major in Legal Studies. • Alyssa Carlucci, a resident of South Abington Township, graduated from Ithaca College’s School of Humanities and Sciences with a major in Drama. • Nicole Stroney, a resident of Dalton, graduated from Ithaca College’s School of

Health Sciences and Human Performance with a major in Occupational Therapy. The College of New Jersey Thomas Burns of Clarks Summit graduated from The College of New Jersey at its Commencement Ceremonies held on Thursday, May 16 and Friday, May 17 on campus in Ewing, N.J. Burns earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering in Mechanical Engineering . Rochester Institute of Technology Alexander Kibbe of Clarks Summit graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from RIT’s Kate Gleason College of Engineering in the spring 2013 quarter.

from board member Gus Vlassis, said the work will last about 18 months. In other news, Salva read a letter from the Dalton Fire Company documenting their proactive upgrades at the Dalton Fire Hall to resolve water issues and to make it compliant with the Architectural Barriers Act. He said that the fire company also asked to obtain part of the property in the parking lot area to build a generator in case the borough loses power. Secretary Jo Ann Davies mentioned that the board is going to need two grants to help with the fire company’s plans, including the Lackawanna County Reinvest Program and the Monroe County

Local Share Account. Salva said that the Dalton Fire Company will use the blue building as compensation for the space that they need for the generator. “As far as the Lackawanna County grant, our email went out to all the members of council, and the feedback that I received from those who responded, no one had any questions about us doing that,” said Salva. Davies then said that she wants to match one grant against the other. Salva asked for a motion to move forward with both grant applications. Salva said the resolution would be voted upon during their next meeting.

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Senior project aids senior citizens Abington Heights incoming senior builds ‘washer toss’ game at Clarks Summit Senior Living Center

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senior project. He built a game called washer toss, which is similar to horse shoes. Jenkins Every high school senior must com- built two wooden boxes with a cup in plete a senior project before graduation, each. Two people can play at once and and often times, it is completed during choose either blue or yellow washers their junior year. A student can choose and try to get them into the cup. to shadow a professional, teach Three points are awarded if the a child a new skill, create somewasher lands in the cup, and one thing new or showcase a hobby. point is added if it lands outside Todd “TJ” Jenkins decided to use the cup. The game ends when the opportunity to make a game someone reaches 21 points. for the residents at the Clarks “The residents play once or Summit Senior Living Center. twice a week and usually outside Jenkins, 17, will be a senior at on the patio. The residents are Jenkins Abington Heights High School exercising and they do not know this fall. He was born in Scranton it. The ones with limited mobiland moved to Old Orchard Beach in ity can move it closer,” said Ross. Maine when he was 3. He returned to Jenkins also reﬁnished some chairs the area when he was 15 after his moth- and tables at the center. er, Linda, passed away. He currently “I did what I could do to help out. I resides in Clarks Summit with his father, met a few residents, and I liked it a lot,” Todd. he said of his experience. His aunt, Gail Ross, is the Healthy Jenkins said he would like to return to Generation Director at the senior living Maine in the future for college. center. He hopes to pursue a degree in physiJenkins, who aspires to become a cal therapy at either the University physical therapist, approached her of Southern Main or the University of about volunteer opportunities for his Maine at Orono. Abington Journal Correspondent

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Concertgoers get on their feet as The Wannabees perform on Aug. 14.

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Inaugural summer music events at Hillside Park nearly complete LAKESIDE CONCERT SCHEDULE

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Abington Journal Correspondent

Over the course of the last nine weeks, the Lakeside Concert Series at Hillside Park has become a mainstay for many in the Abington area, thanks in part to the support of area businesses. Diane Vietz, a member of the Abington Area Joint Recreation Board, spearheaded the idea for a 10-week concert series at Hillside Park on Winola Road. Since its launch on June 26, the concert series has become a highlight of the weekly entertainment calendar and has garnered many positive reactions from community members. Although Vietz is the architect of the series, a dedicated team of volunteers and civic groups works to make the series happen. Each week, a different civic group provides the food and refreshments for concertgoers, and this week, the Masons are providing concert fare. Along with support from groups like the Masons or the Rotary Club of the Abingtons, a different local business or group has sponsored each

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Fran Festa, bass player for The Wannabees, performs at Hillside Park on Aug. 14.

concert. Everything Natural is sponsoring this week’s concert featuring Two Minute Warning. Kelly Baker, manager of Everything Natural, said the store is very involved in the community and the owners — Barry Kaplan, Donna Kaplan and Michele Zezeski — “participate in just about every event”

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The South Abington Township supervisors approved an $18,000 bid to replace a pipe on the curb of Sunnyside Avenue during their meeting on Monday, Aug. 12. The township supervisors chose not to use township workers for the project because of traffic control and the safety of the workers, and three bids were submitted. The low bidder, Insight Pip Contracting from Harmony, Pa., was awarded the contract for $18,320.20. Additional bids were submitted from National Water Main Cleaning Company of Newark, N.J., for $18,693 and Tri State Grouting from Newark, Del., for $23, 510. Abington Paving Company was awarded the contract to do paving in the township. In other business, Sikorka Brothers has asked for a 21-day extension to complete the ongoing sewer project because of issues with boring. The expected completion date will now be August 30. “Everything must be out of the park before school starts. They can still be working somewhere else but their equipment has to be out,” said Supervisor Mark Dougherty.

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that takes place in the Abington area. Baker said she thinks Everything Natural would “absolutely” support the concert series in future years. The AAJRB gathered a group of volunteers and board members to ensure each week of the concert was successful. Tim Sheffler joined the AAJRB board last year and is helping with tonight’s event. “I definitely thought this was a good idea when it was first proposed,” Sheffler said. Like other volunteers, Sheffler hopes the concert series becomes an annual highlight of the Abington area social calendar. “I see no reason we can’t make it an annual event and do it every summer,” he said. The event begins at 6 p.m. at Hillside Park, which is located at the intersection of Hillside and Winola roads in Clarks Summit.

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Picturesque end to Earth Camp at Hillside Park The 2013 Earth Camp at Hillside Park wrapped up on Thursday, Aug. 15. Approximately 80 middle schoolaged children attended the “outdoor classroom” that is the result of a partnership between the Abington Area Joint Recreation Board and Keystone College. A grant from the Abington Heights Educational Improvement Organization also helped make the camp affordable for the past six years. Activities this year included solar prints, pinched pot making, ﬁshing, kickball, and canoeing. Trips off-site were for tennis instruction and to the Keystone College Water Discovery Center.

Owen Kaeb, left, and counselor Justin Ulrich join in a game of Frisbee during the final day of Hillside Park’s Earth Camp on Aug. 15.

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Campers and instructors take part in the water balloon toss during the close of Hillside Park’s Earth Camp.

Mika Bates, Sydney Horvath and Sophie Thomson take a canoe ride on the last day of Hillside Park’s Earth Camp.

From left, Aiden Thomson, Alex Jordan, Josh Prezekop and counselor Steve Colger chase a Frisbee during their game at Hillside Park’s Earth Camp.

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AHHS TO INTRODUCE OPEN BLOCK The Abington Heights High School student committees will be presenting their updates today, Aug. 21 in the high school auditorium. All upperclassmen are invited to this open forum on the open block from noon to 1 p.m. The purpose of the open forum is to allow students to gain a better understanding of the logistical aspects of the open block. The student committees will provide updates and answer questions. All upperclassmen and teachers involved with the block will participate in the orientation program during the ﬁrst two days of school. Students in 11th and 12th grade will be scheduled for the open block. The students will have 90 minutes within this open block for their lunch, school work, meetings with club members and meaningful opportunities connected to students’ interest. Parent volunteers who may be willing to assist with the open block could assist with supervision or offer an area of expertise to our students. Clearances would be required. If you are interested in volunteering, contact the main ofﬁce at (570) 585-5300.

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Shown during the recent #GaryInspiredMe Scholarship announcement are, seated, from left: Chester and Cheryl Lukasiewicz, parents of the late Gary Lukasiewicz; and scholarship recipients Teresa Toomey and Kendra Marie Croker. Standing, Laura Ducceschi, president and CEO, Scranton Area Foundation; Paul and Josephine Toomey; and Theresa Croker.

The 2013 #GaryInspiredMe Scholarship awards in honor of Gary Lukasewicz, senior from Riverside Jr.Sr. High School, have been presented to two recently graduated high school seniors. Kendra Croker, a graduate of Scranton Preparatory School and Teresa Ann Toomey, a graduate of Holy Redeemer are the ﬁrst recipients of this annual scholarship created in memory of a young man who captured the hearts of so many people in our region and across the nation through his courageous battle with cancer. The #GaryInspiredMe Scholarship Fund was established in 2012 by the family of Gary Lukasiewicz through

the Scranton Area Foundation to provide scholarships to seniors at public and/or private high schools residing in Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties who are planning to attend a four-year college or university. Although Gary ultimately lost his battle to cancer, he is still giving back to students in our area through these two new scholarships created in his honor. For more information on the Scranton Area Foundation and the #GaryInspiredMe Scholarship Fund, contact Laura Ducceschi, president and CEO of the Scranton Area Foundation, at (570) 347-6203.

Name: Sunny Age: 6 months Sex: Male About me: I would do best in a home with another dog that wouldn’t mind my endless appetite for play Remember to contact the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter at (570) 5863700 if your pet is lost or goes astray. The Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Rd., 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 that 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-A-Cage can also be done via PayPal or credit card.

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Carson Wetzel, 5, Ringtown, left, and McKenna Wilmot, 3, Clarks Summit, enjoy the kids’ activities. Submitted Photo

LaCoe family members attending the 75th reunion included, from left, seated, Mildred Sholler LaCoe, Jane Cosner Hafer, Mary Elizabeth Belles Brader, Grace LaCoe Jenkins, Barbara Belles Wisniewski, John Roy Thompson, and Loren Miller. Standing, Clesta Black Trivelpiece, Dr. Elvin LaCoe, Ruth Black Hayden, Charlotte LaCoe Hood, Esther Lloyd LaCoe, Irene Cosner Boardman, Ivan “Pete” LaCoe, Eleanor LaCoe Miller, John Kozloski, Leonard Ayers, Carol Abplanalp Ziecker, Stephen LaCoe, Raymond Ziecker, Jane Abplanalp Dodd, William Dodd, Joan Best LaCoe and Kenneth LaCoe

LaCoe family tradition continues

The LaCoe 75th Annual Family Reunion drew approximately 350 family Joan Mead-Matsui photos | For The Abington Journal members from near and far Sarah Van Enss, 3, Dalton, was one of the youngest LaCoe family to LaCoe’s Grove, Newton members attending the reunion. Township, on Aug. 11 A family history book available at the reunion lists the names of 1,440 descendants of the LaCoe family, but may not account for everyone, according to Velma Miller, Ransom, one of the reunion organizers and a descendant of the William Anthony LaCoe side of the family. Miller explained Ralph (Deed) LaCoe, the ﬁfth son of Anthony Desire

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Susan LaCoe, reunion chairperson

LaCoe lived in California, started the reunion tradition in 1938. “Every year he would come to visit family,” said Miller. A covered dish meal, displays with family photographs, history books, artifacts and mementos, door prizes, kids’ games, and pony rideswere some of the activities family enjoyed. During his presentation at the reunion, former Abington Heights School District superintendent Elvin “Joe” LaCoe, Hershey, told his family to “Be LaCoe Proud.” “I think they have to be

proud of their heritage, take an interest and get to know other people,” he said. “I certainly don’t know all of these people, although we’re all descendants of one gentleman who came here. I feel an obligation. My father and Joan Mead-Matsui photos | For The Abington Journal grandfathers were here.” Esther LaCoe, left, with son, Christopher LaCoe, Hershey John Kozloski travelled 3,000 miles from Colorado “to meet the people (at the reunion). We get them from all 50 states,” said Kozloski. This is information Elvin LaCoe gave me following his presentation. Here are some lines from his speech.

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Kenny LaCoe, 89, of Warsaw, N.C.

Former Abington Heights superintendent Elvin ‘Joe’ LaCoe portrays Antoine Desiree Lecoq during the annual reunion.

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OBITUARIES IDA WATKINS Aug. 15, 2013

Ida Watkins, 78, Clarks Summit, died Thursday, Aug. 15 at home. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Gerald a n d Catherine Watkins Jacoby Watkins. Prior to her retirement, she was employed at Parodi Cigar Co. for 36 years. She was a faithful member of Clarks Summit United Methodist Church. She is survived by her cousin Dorothy Jacoby with whom she resided, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home & Cremation Svc., 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit. To leave an online condolence, visit www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome. com.

WELLES F. MEGARGEL Aug. 16, 2013

Welles F. Megargel, age 87, died at home in Lake Ariel on Friday, August 16th 2013. He was married to the former Marilyn L. Burton of Bronxville NY. Born in S c ra n t o n on April 8th, 1926, he was the only son of the late Harold J. and Megargel F l o re n c e Goodall Megargel. He attended Scranton Central High School, Dunmore High School, and graduated from the Lawrenceville School, Lawrenceville, NJ in 1944. He received a B.S. degree from Yale University in 1949. He was an Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II. From 1949 to 1959 he was employed as a manager at the old Scranton Lace Co., following in the footsteps of his grandfather, father, mother, and uncle. From 1959 until his retirement in 1994, he worked at Schieffelin & Co. in New York City in various executive capacities, eventually retiring as Vice President, Operations. He was a former member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, The Scranton Club, The Country Club of Scranton, and the National Association of Alcoholic Beverage Importers. He is survived by his wife Marilyn B. Megargel, and their three sons, H. Jefferson Megargel II of Bronxville, NY; Burton J. Megargel, His wife, Amanda Brown Megargel, and their three daughters Anne, Wilton, and Caroline of Charlottesville, VA; and Matthew E. Megargel, his wife, Eve Edwards Megargel, and their two sons, Benjamin and William. The funeral service and interment at the Hickory Grove Cemetery, Waverly, will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Service Inc., 418 S. State St Clarks Summit Pa. 18411. To sign the online guestbook go to www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome.com.

SHEILA MARIE KEENAN Aug. 11, 2013

Sheila Marie Keenan, 73, Clarks Summit, formerly of Archbald, died Sunday, Aug. 11, at home. Born Aug. 26, 1939, in Peckville, she was the daughter of the late Edward W. and Mary M. Cawley Keenan. Shelia

lived most of her life in Archbald before moving to Clarks Summit in 1993. She was a 1957 graduate of Archbald H i g h School and she r e c e i v e d Keenan her bachelor’s degree in ﬁne arts in 1961 from Marywood University and subsequently received her teaching certiﬁcation in art education. Shelia began her professional career as a commercial artist for the Globe Store and then became a teacher for the Scranton School District where she taught for over 20 years. She was a member of Church of St. Gregory, Clarks Green. A true lover of the arts, she formerly sang with the Northeastern Philharmonic chorus. An avid artist, she enjoyed painting, sketching and singing. She was an accomplished pianist. Surviving are two sisters, Marian Cunningham and husband, Denis, Amherst, N.H.; and Margaret King and husband, Joseph, Waverly; a brother John, St. Petersburg, Fla.; nieces and nephews, including, Mark Cunningham, Teresa Zoda, Maura King, David Keenan, Colleen Hamby and Kelly Ann Fisher. She was also preceded in death by aunts, Sister Anna Cawley, R.C., Cenacle Order; and Claire Cawley; and three uncles, the Rev. Joseph Cawley, S.J.; the Rev. John Cawley; and Richard Cawley Sr. Interment, St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery, Archbald. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Center, 2010 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA 18509 or Holy Family Residence, 2500 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA 18509. For more information, directions or to send an online condolence, visit www.jenningscalvey.com.

LILLIAN MARIE EWERT Aug. 11, 2013

Lillian Marie Ewert, 77, of Scranton, passed away Sunday at Hospice Community Care in Dunmore. She was the wife of David Ewert. The couple has been married for 56 years. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Edward and Lillian Ewert Lugston Holtz. She was a graduate of Alden Central High School in Alden, N.Y. and received her registered nursing degree from the University of Rochester School of Nursing. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Peckville for sixteen years, where she taught women’s Bible studies and served in various other capacities. She and her husband have also participated in shortterm mission trips in the United States and overseas and worked with teens for many years. Also surviving are two daughters: Sarah Phillips and her husband, Barry, Clarks Green; and Barbara Settle and her husband, Brad, Warsaw, Ind.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family in Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst. Memorial contributions may be made to Wycliffe Bible Translators, P.O. Box 628200, Orlando, FL 32862 or www.wycliffe.org, attention Lillian M. Ewert Memorial Fund. To sign the online guest book go to www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome. biz.

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Waverly sewer project under way

BRITTNEY PIERCE

Abington Journal Correspondent

WAVERLY — Township manager Bill White said during the township supervisors meeting on Aug. 12 that he has compiled the letters written and received by the township regarding the ongoing addressing problem and submitted them for review. Township solicitor Atty. Andrew Hailstone reviewed the letters and they were mailed out last week. The township sought ﬁrst in 2009 to propose a change the addressing system which would

“Sewer treatment budget looks pretty ugly.” — Douglas Klamp, Sewer treatment supervisor

allow the last line of each mailing address to reﬂect the name of the municipality — Waverly Township. Throughout 2010, the township sent a letter to all residents requesting them to start using Waverly Township instead of Clarks Summit or Dalton as the last address line.

There was some debate about the an upcoming loan and the township’s sewer budget following comments from Supervisor Douglas Klamp. “Sewage treatment budget looks pretty ugly,” Klamp remarked. A motion has been made to use Wayne Bank for the sewer loan and supervisors plan to sign the loan

papers at the August 26 meeting. Police Chief Kenneth James reported that the annual qualiﬁcations class for ﬁrearms is completed for the year. The CPR and Taser training courses have also been completed for this year. The start date for construction for the sewer project was August 7, 2013 with an estimated 270 days until completion. The construction crew hopes to avoid pouring any concrete in the winter months. Paving in Upland Terrace should be completed by the end of the month.

Factoryville approves bid for sewer plant work KEVIN KEARNEY

Abington Journal Correspondent

FACTORYVILLE — The Factoryville/ Clinton Township Joint Municipal Authority unanimously approved the expenditure of $113,200 for a fiberglass structure to be constructed around an influent screen building for the sewer plant. The bid was awarded Aug. 14 to Perucki Electrical Services LLC, of Factoryville, which submitted the lowest of three bids. The authority has previously worked with Perucki and may also receive a discount on the work, said solicitor Tony Litwin. Perucki’s bid includes $108,000 for construction of the structure and $5,200 for beige fiberglass. The tan color was chosen because it will fit in better aesthetically with

the surroundings. The heated, 14-by-16 foot ﬁberglass structure is needed because the screen tends to freeze in the winter, said Robert Doble, borough engineer. He said the construction is costly due in large part to electrical work that needs to be done and equipment upgrades. The authority has enough money in the general fund to cover the cost, said borough manager Mary Ellen Buckbee. Authority member Steve Swift said Perucki is prepared to get started on the work. The authority will issue a notice to proceed after it receives the company’s insurance information. At the borough council meeting that followed, members voted unanimously to purchase from The Home Depot a 10-by-10 foot shed to house its mower. The cost is $749

and it comes unassembled. The shed will be placed behind the borough building on College Avenue. Grant writer Sadie Rozenburg, a member of the playground task force, said it has raised over $1,200 to go toward upgrades at the Christy Mathewson and Factoryville/ Clinton Township Joint Municipal parks. The municipalities previously applied for two grants to go toward the upgrades. The grants total $472,793 and $59,913, respectively. The municipalities hope to receive approval by late fall. The task force is also seeking volunteers. Anyone interested may contact Rozenburg at grants@factoryville.org. Council also approved the purchase of 200 yards of cinder for the winter at a cost of $3,400.

TCMC gets AAFP Excellence Award

The Family Medicine Interest Group of The Commonwealth Medical College has been named a 2013 Program of Excellence by the American Academy of Family Physicians for their outstanding activities in generating interest in family medicine. This award recognizes students in allopathic medical schools who have an interest in family medicine and have met the national requirements to promote the value of family medicine and primary care and enhance student interest in family medicine. According to Perry Pugno, MD, MPH, vice president of education at the AAFP, “This year’s awards were the most

competitive on record, with more interest groups submitting applications than any other year.” The awards have been given for 15 years, and there are more than 140 FMIGs operating on allopathic medical school campuses across the nation. “I congratulate our FMIG for their outstanding work in helping fellow medical students understand the vital role that family medicine plays in the delivery of healthcare,” said Steven J. Scheinman, MD, president and dean of TCMC. “The FMIG has helped students to understand the professional challenge and satisfaction of being a family physician and to develop the leadership skills that

College Dean’s Lists

Villanova University Villanova University named the following students to the Dean’s List for the spring 2013 semester. Anne Cognetti, from Waverly is studying Finance in the Villanova School of Business, John Knowles, from Waverly is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Christopher Cali, from Dalton is studying Biology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Daniel Kazmierski, from Clarks Summit is studying Biology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Kaleigh Namiotka, from Clarks Summit is studying Biology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Taylor Rose, from Clarks Green is studying Biology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nina Trovato, from Dalton is studying Political Science in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Villanova University Dean’s List recipients are honored by their college’s respective dean. To qualify, one must be a matriculated full-time student and earn a semester grade point average of at least 3.5.The College of Nursing requires students to earn at least a 3.5 for the academic year. Azusa Pacific University South Abington Township resident and Azusa Pacific University student David Brumfield made the academic Deans’ List at APU. Brumfield is honored for a spring semester 2013 academic standing of a 3.5 or

better grade-point average. Brumﬁeld is joined by 1,678 other students receiving the same honor. Plymouth State University Kristen Hardy of South Abington Township has been named to the Plymouth State University Dean’s List for the spring 2013 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List at Plymouth State, a student must achieve a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.69 during the spring semester and must have attempted at least 12 credit hours during the semester. These credit hours must be in courses that earn grade points and the student must have completed all such courses attempted. Saint Joseph’s University Kellie A. Harris of North Abington Township earned Dean’s List honors at Saint Joseph’s University for the Spring 2013 semester, Harris is majoring in

will serve them in their future practices and communities.” TCMC’s FMIG faculty advisor, Jennifer Joyce, MD, student FMIG leaders Kristina Zimmerman and Steven Aussenburg, and student FMIG members Morgan Rogers and Catherine Bradshaw were set to accept the award during an Aug. 1 ceremony of the AAFP National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students in Kansas City, Mo. FMIGs are medicalschool sponsored, student and faculty-run organization that give medical students a chance to learn more about family medicine through regular meet-

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“You can’t make that a restriction,” Lalley said. Doing so would be a “gross violation” that would restrict the business, he said. Koldjeski said Tolson had agreed to the gun limit at last month’s hearing. “That doesn’t mean he can’t have more, though,” Lalley said. In addition to the township’s conditions, the ATF can conduct unannounced inspections of the property. “They have a right to show up any time,” Tolson said. Tolson also told the board he has no plans “at this time” on selling ammunition, but that could change. In order to sell ammunition, though, Tolson would have to apply for another conditional use permit, said township solicitor Joseph Sileo. About a dozen residents attended the meeting, but there was no opposition to the business. Taxpayer Jon Coons said he had been concerned about increased trafﬁc in the neighborhood, but that issue was addressed. “I have no objection to Mr. Tolson’s proposal,” he told the board.

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VISUAL ARTS/ PERFORMING ARTS Lakeside Wednesday Concerts, Wednesdays 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. 12th Annual Gathering of Singers and Songwriters, Aug. 21 at the Dietrich Theater. Celebrate live folk music. Singers and songwriters include Tom Flannery, Eddie Appnel, Hannah Bingman and Lorne Clarke. Info: 996.1500. Music on the Lawn,Aug. 22 at the Waverly Community House. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. with entertainment by Music for Models. Rain date is Aug. 29. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Cost: Free. Info: 586.8191 ext. 2. Jewelry Making: MultiStrand Bracelet, Aug. 22 from 7-9 p.m. at the Dietrich Theater. Open to ages 16 and up, the workshop will teach participants to create a multi-strand bracelet of their own design using a variety of beads. This is a great class for beginners. All materials will be provided. Cost: $30. Info/Registration: 570.996.1500. Open Mic Night, Aug. 23 at the Dietrich Theater at 7 p.m. with feature Breaking Ground Poets at 8:15. Doors open for sign-ups at 6:30. Breaking Ground Poets, a group of Tunkhannock-based youths will take the stage and musicians, poets, storytellers, comedians, playwrights and other performers are invited to share their talents. Breaking Ground Poets will be appear on the Dietrich stage shortly after their trip to the Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam Festival, the largest youth poetry competition in the world Cost: Free. Info: 996.1500. The Northern Tier Symphony Orchestra Auditions, Aug. 24 in Tunkhannock, Aug. 26 in Towanda, Aug. 27 in Honesdale and Aug. 28 in Tunkhannock. Openings include: Harp I, Harp II, Oboe I, Oboe II, Concertmaster, Assistant Concertmaster, English Horn, Principal Second Violin, Clarinet II, Clarinet III, Principal Viola, Viola, Violin I, Violin II, Bassoon I, Horn I, Horns (section), Cello, Trumpet I, Bass, Percussion and Substitutes for all chairs. To schedule an audition, contact the Symphony at 570.289.1090 or northerntiersymphony@ yahoo.com. For 2013-14 Audition Requirements, visit NorthernTierSymphony.org. Music on the Lawn Craft Fair and Yard Sale, Aug. 24 on the grounds of Lake Winola United Methodist Church, Maple Drive, Mill City. Live Christian bands will be performing, beginning at 2 p.m. There will be a campﬁre for roasting marshmallows at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own lawnchairs and marshmallows. Craft Fair and Yard Sale at 1 p.m. Chicken barbecue will take place from 4-7 p.m. Tickets are $9/presale or $10/day of. Call 351.7365 for tickets. Yard Sale/ Craft vendors wanted; call 351.7365. Rain or shine event. Worship on the Lawn, Aug. 24 at Waverly Community Church at 7 p.m. Jesse Morse will lead worship and a message will be given by Pastor James Cohen. Some chairs will be provided; however, attendees are asked to bring a chair or blanket. Hickory Project Live Concert, Aug. 25 at 3 p.m. at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock. The Dietrich Theater is hosting a concert of hard-driving acoustic music that

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SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP — By the time owner Dina Muca opened the doors of MyGirls Cafe and Grill last September, registration for the annual Taste of the Abingtons event had already closed. Muca isn’t missing the opportunity to join one of the area’s premier food-friendly events again. MyGirls, located at 1121 Northern Blvd., South Abington Township, is one of the new vendors participating in the Sunday, Sept. 29 event at the Nichols Village Hotel and Spa, 1101 Northern Blvd., South Abington Township. Open for the last 11 months, Muca said she worked in the service industry for several years, including co-owning a similar business with her brother, Sal Santoro, in New York City. When her brother got the call to join the New York City Fire Department, the pair sold the business and she moved to northeastern Pennsylvania. The decision to open a business here was an easy one. “I know what I love. I love interacting with people,” Muca, a Clarks Summit resident, said. “I like making people happy.” Business has been steady for the past year, Muca and chef Harry Mucovse said. That’s thanks, in part, to the full service breakfast MyGirls offers beginning at 7 a.m. most days and the hot and cold sandwiches offered for lunch using Boar’s Head products. The eggplant and chicken mix hot paninis have been popular along with specialty sandwiches like the Uncle Tom’s, which Muca described as “Thanksgiving on a sub.” The Uncle Tom includes turkey, gravy, caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, cranberry sauce, and stuffing, and it’s just one of about a half dozen unique menu offerings. Daily lunch specials keep the menu options as fresh as the food itself — something Muca said she’s a stickler for. MyGirls has been a hit with many traveling through the area, Muca said. They were recommended online at tripadvisor.com, where reviews are overwhelmingly positive. Muca said she’s excited to participate in the upcoming Taste of the Abingtons as another way to give back to the community. MyGirls will often donate to local charitable events or offer gift certificates for raffle See ARTS | 12 items.

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Above, harry Mucovse prepares a breakfast sandwish Tuesday morning inside MyGirls Cafe and Grill in South Abington Township. At right, a perfectly prepared sausage, egg and cheese bagel is among the many breakfast options available.

TASTE OF ThE ABINGTONS When: Sept. 29, 5-8 p.m. Where: Nichols Village Hotel and Spa, 1101 Northern Blvd., South Abington Township Cost: $25 Info: Tickets available from any Rotary Club of the Abingtons member, event chair T’Shaiya Gibbons at 570780-7950, or at http://tinyurl.com/ TasteOfAbingtons. “We’re going to have a variety of stuff,” Muca said, noting she wants to offer more than the homemade sweets available at MyGirls. While she’s sure attendees of Taste of the Abingtons will be please with what the business has to offer, she’s open to all feedback.

“I like to know how everything was. That helps me in the future. I’d like to know, in all honesty, if anyone has any constructive criticism for me,” she said. If you can’t wait for Sept. 29, MyGirls Cafe and Grill is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday through the summer. For more information, call (570) 586-8860 or visit MyGirls Cafe and Grill on Facebook. A new website, www.mygirlscafe.com, is expected to launch before the end of August.

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Tonight, Aug. 21, music will fill the Dietrich with our 12th Annual Gathering of Singers and Songwriters. Join us at 7:30 p.m. for some of the finest folk music this region has to offer. Featured musicians include Hannah Bingman, Eddie Appnel, Tom Flannery and concert organizer Lorne Clarke. Admission to the Gathering is free; donations are accepted. We hope to see you there. Live music will continue at the Dietrich on Aug. 25 at 3 p.m. when acclaimed bluegrass group Hickory Project takes the Dietrich Erica stage. They are exceptional! They Rogler played at River Contributing Day a few years Columnist back, and we are thrilled that they will be at the Dietrich this Sunday. See and hear band members Steve Belcher on bass, Craig Vance on guitar, Dave Cavage on banjo and Anthony Hannigan on mandolin. Admission will be free; donations are accepted. Hickory Project will be in town for the Cornstock Acoustic Music Festival, which will take place at Tunkhannock’s Lazybrook Park from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. For more information, visit www.cornstockfestival.com. We will also have live entertainment this Friday, Aug. 23 with Open Mic Night at the Dietrich. We encourage local talent of all ages to get on stage and perform whether it is music, poetry, comedy, theatre, etc. Or, if you are like me, just stop by to enjoy the evening. Open Mic starts at 7 p.m. Then at 8:15 p.m., the Breaking Ground Poets will take the stage with their spoken-word poetry. They have regaled us with their poetry at previous Open Mics and, trust me, you do not want to miss them. Doors open for Open Mic sign-ups and seating at 6:30 p.m. Reserve your slot early. Seating is limited. Call the Dietrich at (570) 996-1500 for details. Don’t forget to make your reservations for the Dietrich’s Fall Film Festival Opening Night Gala on Friday, Sept. 20. I definitely want to see “20 Feet From Stardom,” a documentary that tells the untold true stories of the backup singers behind some of the greatest music legends. I also want to see “Austenland” starring Keri Russell. This romantic comedy is about a woman obsessed with all things Jane Austen. The drama “Fruitvale Station” with Academy Award winter Octavia Spencer also looks good. Plus there are many more festival movies that I want to see! These are only three of the 19 films in this year’s Fall Festival, which will take place from Sept. 20 to Oct. 3. For our Opening Night Gala, we will be showing “The Way Way Back” and “Blue Jasmine.” The gala will be Oktoberfest-themed and will be filled with great food, film, wine, beer and desserts. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and tickets are $35 each. Call 570-996-1500 to make reservations. As you can see, the Dietrich is so much more than the movies!

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is deeply rooted in bluegrass. Cost: Free, donations accepted. Info/Tix: Tickets can be reserved by calling 570.996.1500 and can be picked up at the ticket booth. Tickets will be available at the door until they run out. “Capturing Realism 2013,” Sept. 7-Oct. 31, at the Pauly Friedman Art Gallery at Misericordia University. Biennial exhibit of works by instructors, alumni and apprentices from the studios of the Ani Art Academies and from modern master Anthony Waichulis. The exhibit will open with a Meet the Artists Reception on Sept. 7 from 5-8 p.m. in the Pauly Friedman Art Gallery. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; and 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Info: www. aniartacademies.org or www.aniwaichulis.com or www.misericordia.edu or 570.674.6250. Let’s Dance! Ballroom Dancing Lessons, at the Waverly Community House. Dance lessons will be offered in two sessions. The ﬁrst session, beginning Sept. 11, is offered on Wednesdays. Class 1, from 6-7 p.m., is for advanced dancers who want to learn the American Tango. Class 2, from 7-8 p.m., is for beginners and will focus on learning the Cha Cha and Rumba. Session 2 will take place Wednesday evenings Oct. 23 and 30, Nov. 13 and 20 and Dec. 4. The classes for session 2 are a continuation of for those who have completed session 1 and are held at the same time as session 1 classes. Session 2 is also open to dancers who have previous experience. Partners are recommended. Classes will be held in the auditorium of the Comm. Cost: $45 per person for each ﬁveweek session. Advanced registration is required. Info/Registration: Call Jill Wetzel at 570.954.1147 or jgwetzel@epix.net. Old Time Radio Broadcast of Lattimer Massacre, Sept. 13, in the Foundation Room of the Columns Museum, 608 Broad St., Milford, at 6:30 p.m. William Bachman will present his program detailing the events of the Lattimer Massacre. A traditional Polish meal will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the program, dessert, coffee and a question and answer session with Bachman. Cost: $40. Reservations (required): 570.296.8126 or pikemuse@ptd.net. Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 — The Musical, Sept. 13 to 15, 20 to 22 and 27 to 29, Fridays and Saturdays at the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville, Pa. Cost: $34/dinner and show or $16/show only. Group rates are available. Info/Reservations: 570.283-2195 or 1-800698-PLAY. Music Theatre Academy 2013, Sessions begin Sept. 16 at the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville, Pa. This theatre workshop is open to students ages 6 to 20. Students will perform ‘Seussical JR — The Musical’ on Oct. 25, 26 and 27. Cost: $250 or $200 if paid before Sept. 1. Info: 570.283-2195 or 1-800-698-PLAY. Actors Circle Presents: “Ghost of a Chance,” by Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus, Sept. 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, and 29, at Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Rd., Scranton, Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Cost: $12 for general, $10 for seniors and $8 for students. Sept. 19 performance is $8 general, $6

seniors and $6 students. Reservations: 570.3429707. Info: actorscircle. org. “If You Can Play Scranton” Tea and Talk Program, Sept. 22 at 4 p.m. at the Rossetti home, 1005 Vine Street. Sponsored by the Lackawanna Historical Society, this program will feature author Nancy McDonald for an overview of the musical history of Scranton. Live classical music will be interspersed. McDonald’s presentation will be based on her book “If You Can Play Scranton.” Afternoon tea and light refreshments will be served. Cost: $10/Society members or $12/non-members. Info / Tix: available at the Lackawanna Historical Society or by calling 570.344.3841. Glenburn Township 9th Annual Art Show and Sale, Opening reception Sept. 29 from 3-5 p.m. at the Glenburn Township Building, 54 Waterford Rd., Dalton. Show and reception are free and open to the public. Show runs Sept. 29-Dec. 12 from 9 a.m.noon. Local artists are encouraged to submit entries. The theme is “Creative Connections” and work may include, but is not limited to still life, landscape, portraiture, wild life and abstracts. All painting mediums and photography will be accepted. Each artist may submit up to three original works and should net exceed the size of 40”x40” framed. Work must not have been shown at the Township previously. Participating artists will be asked to donate a ﬁnger food for the opening reception or $10 to be used toward paper goods, food, beverages and expenses for the show and reception. Entry forms must be received by Sept. 19. Info: Joanne Benson at 563.1177 or 563.1951 or 954.1489. Covenant Public Concerts — Andrea and Samantha Wittchen, duo-harpists, Oct. 6 at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 550 Madison Ave. Scranton, 3 p.m. Concerts are free; food donations for the Safety Net Food Pantry are welcomed. Info: 570.346.6400 or 914.589.1975.

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house style event with activities including crafts, a costume contest and special Café “Three Broomsticks” creations. The party coincides with Scholastic’s Aug. 27 relase of all seven books with new cover art. No registration is required for this event and it is free and open to the public. Info: 570.829.4210. “Old Forge and Moosic” Book Launch, Sept. 7 at the Taylor Memorial Cemetery and 1848 Presbyterian Church, 208 S. Main St., Taylor. from 2-5 p.m. The book launch is hosted by the Triboro Historical Society in honor of the release of “Old Forge and Moosic” by Margo L. Azzarelli. The event includes light refreshments and is open to the public. The book will be released Sept. 2. Cost: free. Info: 570.346.6179. Writers Group, for ages 18 and up, at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m., ongoing. All genres and levels of writing welcome. Cost: Free. Info: 996.1500. STACKS Writing Group, at The Vintage/ Morning Glory Cafe, 326 Spruce St., Scranton, every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Info: emailstackswritinggroup@gmail. com.

ARTS, CRAFTS AND MORE Barry Singer Art Classes, at the First Presbyterian Church in Clarks Summit and the Fleetville Community Center. Classes for children will be held Tuesdays, beginning Sept. 3 p.m. at The First Presbyterian Church on School Street in Clarks Summit. Younger students will meet at 4 p.m. Ages 12 and up will meet at 5 p.m. Classes in Fleetville will start Sept. 4 at 6:30 p.m. for ages 8-11 and 7:30 p.m. for ages 12 and up. Visual artist Barry Singer will be instructor at both locations, hosting detailed instructions in drawing

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Marketing with the help of the social media phenomenon, Pinterest, is the subject of a new addition at the Abington Community Library. “Pinfluence” was written by Beth Hayden, a nationally known speaker who frequently addresses conferences on blogging, content marketing, and Pinterest. Her book shows marketers, entrepreneurs, retailers, bloggers, and others how to convert Pinterest to drive traffic, connect with potential and current clients, and convert followers into buyers. It offers step-by-step guidance for beginners and more advanced advice and ideas for seasoned Pinterest users. New books available • “Topsy: The Startling Story of the Crooked-Tailed Elephant, P. T. Barnum, and the American Wizard, Thomas Edison” by Michael Daly: Here is a fascinating popular history about the 1903 electrocution of a circus elephant named Topsy, with portraits of the seedy sides of the circus’s heyday and and painting for children. All supplies are provided. Class size is limited. Info: barrysartroom.com. Register: 570.945.7807. Haunted Scranton Ghost Tours and Trolley of Terror, Sept. 13-14 and Sept. 20-21. Sponsored by the Lackawanna Historical Society, the tour will meet at the Society’s headquarters, the Caitlin House, 232 Monroe Ave. Cost: $25/Society members or $30/non-members. Info: Tickets are available at the Lackawanna Historical Society or 570.344.3841. The Rotary Club of the Abingtons’ Ninth Annual Taste of the Abingtons, Sept. 29 at the Inn at Nichols Village Hotel & Spa, 1101 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit, from 5-8 p.m. Dozens of local restaurants and eateries will be providing specialty food items of their choice under one roof. The event offers the opportunity to sample food, enjoy entertainment, and mingle with family and friends, knowing the proceeds will be benefiting numerous local Rotary projects. Cost: $25 per Tickets: 570.780.7950 or eventbrite.com/ event/7786590903/ es2/?rank=1.

the dawn of the electric age. The War of the Currents, which pitted Thomas Edison against George Westinghouse, also plays a role. • “The Keeper of Hands: a Viennese Mystery” by J. Sydney Jones: Lawyer Karl Werthen is asked to find out what happened to the mysterious Mitzi and bring her killer to justice, at the same time undertaking a second commission: to find out who viciously assaulted playwright Arthur Schnitzler. As he navigates the highs and lows of Viennese society in pursuit of the truth in both cases, Werthen finds himself drawn in to a conspiracy of espionage and affairs of state. • “The Edge of the Earth” by Christina Schwarz: In 1898, a woman forsakes the comfort of home and family for a love that takes her to a remote lighthouse on the wild coast of California. What she finds at the edge of the earth, hidden between the sea and the fog, will change her life irrevocably. • “The Ghosts of Bungo Suido” by P. T. Deutermann: In late 1944, America’s recapture of the Philip-

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Despite the loss of several key players, the Lakeland boys soccer team should be well positioned for another successful season. Last year, the Chiefs finished with a 8-5 record. They advanced to the District 2 Class A semifinals before being ousted by eventual JaMes BLeVins state champion senior Forward Mountain View. Lakeland must replace midfielder/forward Casey Albino, midfielder Matt Morell, and defender Bradley Strong. The Chiefs return seven starters although two will be changing positions. Senior Scott Cortes will move from goalkeeper to defender and sophomore Graeme Nichols will move from defense to the midfield. Senior James Blevins returns at forward, senior Anthony Pawluck along with juniors Joey Snedeker and Paul Beaudoin return as midfielders, and junior Michael Tomcykoski is back on defense. Senior Cody Morcom will be the starting goalkeeper. Lakeland head coach Tom Kane also expects junior midfielder/ forward Thomas Dastalfo and sophomore midfielder Collin Looper to contribute significantly at the varsity level. Kane is confident the Chiefs can contend for a district playoff spot again this season, especially if they can shore up their play on defense. He added that Mountain View will be the toughest challenge in the Lackawanna League Division 3. “I think we should make a run into the playoffs and build upon last year,” he said. “We lose an All-State player in Albino, but hopefully with a healthy Blevins we will still find the back of the net. “We also hope to improve on defense — that was our Achilles’ heel last season — and turn some of the results around to wins.” Kane believes offensive production and teamwork will be the team’s biggest strengths this season. “Most of the kids have been playing together and building team chemistry for the past few years,” he said. Lakeland opens its league schedule on Monday, Sept. 9 at Montrose.

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Joan Mead-Matsui

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There is plenty of soccer play happening Saturday mornings at the new turf field at Hillside Park in South Abington Township thanks to a pickup league that has more than quadrupled in size. Jesse Gemerson Novatski, of Clarks Summit, founded and organized Clarks Summit Pickup Soccer, perhaps better known as CSPU, earlier this year to offer soccer players an opportunity to play almost anytime and anywhere in the Clarks Summit area. “Even before we started coming here, E.T. (Hunter, manager of Soccer Plus, 611 S. State St., Clarks Summit) had some street soccer going on behind the store and he text messaged me one day, ‘Hey. If you can spread the word, we’re playing back here.’” The group started with less than 10 players and has grown to more than 50 at a time. “If people weren’t having a good time, they wouldn’t be here. Everyone here loves the sport. We’re all really respectful soccer players, “Novatski said. “The younger guys like it because they’re getting the benefit of playing with the older guys.” On a recent Saturday morning, approximately 50 soccer enthusiasts ranging in age from 8 to 57 arrived, at the field ready to play. Five teams of eight or nine played “sideways” on a split field, including Raymond Ferrario, 57, and his son Christopher, 18, of South Abington. “This is a nice mix of people from Scranton, Dunmore, Clarks Summit

Louis Gallo, Gino santarelli and Clay Myers jockey for possession.

and the Abington area,” said Raymond Ferrario while taking a break on one of the benches. “It’s a real mix of ages. You see a mix of some of the really best players in the area, and the ones that are just learning. Everybody here loves soccer,” added Ferrario, who would like to see additional opportunities like the pickup league developed in Scranton and other areas. “This field is fantastic. The conditions are always good no matter how much rain we have. Some of the fields are rock hard this time of year,” Raymond Ferrario said. “They’re almost like concrete and you have injuries. You feel bad when you get off the field. This is wonderful.” Currently, CSPU meets Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. at Hillside Park, and Novatski expects play on that field will continue until late August or the end of the summer, when the group will begin looking for other locations.

Joe evans, Raymond Ferrario and Yoshi Matsui take part in a CsPu game on aug. 10.

“With this ﬁeld completed, we’re lucky enough to have permission from the Abington Area Joint Recreation Board, and with help from Mr. (Mike) Hargrove and Kuni (Matsui),

we were able to schedule a date to play here.” Updated playing times and locations can be found online at www.facebook.com/cspusoccer.

AH, Trail girls volleyball teams in transition RoBeRt toMKaVaGe

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The Abington Heights girls’ volleyball team will look to build off last season’s success while Lackawanna Trail will be adjusting to a new coaching staff. Abington Heights finished last season with a 15-3 record and lost to Delaware Valley in the District 2 Class AAA title game. The Lady Comets must replace setter Josie LaCoe, middle hitter Katherine Rosencrance, outside hitter Hannah Radkiewicz, and libero Mary Swift. Bruce Steel will take over as head coach, replacing Jamie Spangler who was named head women’s volleyball coach at the University of Scranton. The Lady Comets return senior outside hitter Francesca Toth, junior middle hitter Abby McMinn, junior outside hitter Morgan Reiner, and senior opposite hitter Jennifer Page. Assistant coach Victor Glemboski also expects junior all-purpose player Liz Bamford, junior setter/outside hitter Michelle Pacyna, and sophomore setter Marissa Lewis to contribute at the varsity level. Glemboski is excited about the veteran leadership and young athletes in the program. “I expect the team to do pretty well,” he said. “We have a lot of talent coming up and there is a lot of interest in the team. The program is on the upswing.” Glemboski believes the team’s biggest strength will be its teamwork. “The chemistry of the team will be very good,” he said. Glemboski expects Dunmore, Susquehanna and Western Wayne to provide the toughest competition in the division. Abington Heights will open its season on Friday, Aug. 30 at home against Blue Ridge. Lackawanna Trail will be led by firstyear head coach Susan Renna, who has previously coached travelling club volleyball teams for seven years. The Lady Lions finished last season with an 11-8 overall record and were defeated by Susquehanna in the semifinals of the District 2 Class A playoffs. The Lady Lions must replace outside hitter/setter Colleen Brace, outside See VOLLEYBALL |14A

Lady Comets, Classics shoot for continued success RoBeRt toMKaVaGe

the PIAA playoffs last season and will be looking to continue that success with a strong The Abington Heights and nucleus of players returning Scranton Prep girls soccer and key newcomers ready to teams made impressive runs to step into their lineups.

Abington Heights finished last season was a 14-2-2 overall record. The Lady Comets defeated Wallenpaupack, 5-1, in the District 2 Class AAA championship game. They were eliminated by Lower Dauphin, 5-2, in the first round of the PIAA Class AAA playoffs. The Lady Comets must replace goalie Melanie Coles, defenders Sarah Sopinski and Heidi Frantz, forwards Alex Chapman and Paige Eisenlohr, and midfiedlers Katrina Helcoski and Natalie Belknap. They return sophomore forward Ally Christman, junior forward Michaelina Holmes, senior midfielder Abbey Burke, sophomore midfielder Emma Henzes, junior defender Perrine Wasser, and senior midfielder/defender Isabelle Clauss. Burke and Clauss were named as Lackawanna League Coaches’ Division 1 First-Team All-Stars after last season. Abington Heights head Abington Journal File Photo coach E.T. Hunter also expects scranton Prep forward Kelly Pompey, south abington township, is one of six sophomore midfielder Tiana returning starters for the Classics. rtomkavage@theabingtonjournal.com

Yarns and senior midfielder Adriana Dubas along with junior defender Mariah Hawley and sophomore defender Emily Bonsick to contribute at the varsity level. According to Hunter, sophomore Alyssa Scoda and senior Blair Cacciamani are competing for the starting goalie position. The Lady Comets open their regular season on Sept. 3 at Scranton Prep. Hunter has been pleased with the team’s attitude during the first week of practice. “Right away, we’ve had good leadership from our upperclassmen, from the sophomores to the seniors,” he said. “We stress discipline, and if we play disciplined, our game should look pretty. I’m looking for players that are confident with their first touch of the ball and the decision making from there, and I think we have a great core of confident players.” While Hunter believes a sixth-straight District 2 Class AAA is a realistic goal for the

team, he knows other teams such as Scranton Prep will be anxious to take the top spot from the Lady Comets. “After winning the district for several years, other teams will be looking to take the title from us,” he said. “We will have to work hard.” Scranton Prep finished last season with a 17-1-1 record. The Classics finished the regular season unbeaten and downed Berwick, 6-1, to win the District 2 Class AA title. They also shut out Northwestern Lehigh, 3-0, in the first round of the PIAA Class AA playoffs before falling to Northern York, 2-0, in the quarterfinals. The Classics must replace midfielder Bianca Chairge, who now plays for Division 1 St. Joseph’s University, defenders Tianna Falcone and Olivia Burke, and forward Jacquie Graham. They return senior forwards Dominica Insalaco and Kelly Pompey; senior defender Rachel Insalaco; senior goalie Gracie Jenkins; senior

midfielder Elana Falcone, a Temple University recruit; and sophomore midfielder Cara Griffith. Head coach Doug Knieser also expects a big group of sophomores to have an impact at the varsity level: Mary Kate Caucci at forward; Lydia Lovecchio, Jillian Paulus, and Amanda Boland as defenders; and Liz Shoemaker and Eileen Casey as midfielders. Knieser believes the team’s biggest strengths will be experience and depth. “We return a lot of starters who have experienced a lot of success in their careers, and we have a lot of kids that can play in a lot of different spots,” he said. After a deep postseason run last season, Knieser is hopeful the team will experience similar success. “We want to perform well and make another run at districts,” he said. Knieser expects Abington Heights and Valley View to provide the toughest competition in Lackawanna League Division 1.

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Abington, Prep hold first scrimmages

Abington Heights scrimmaged Wyoming Valley West at Comets Stadium on August 17. The Comets will open their regular season on Friday, Aug. 30 at Pittston

Area. Scranton Prep also played a scrimmage at Crestwood on Aug. 17. Prep’s season opens Aug. 31 at home against Wyoming Area.

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Mike Terrery (above) of Scranton Prep runs with the ball during a scrimmage with Crestwood Saturday. Prep’s Kevin Holmes (below) runs the ball during Saturday’s scrimmage at Crestwood.

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Nate Hollander (above) returns a kickoff for Abington Heights. Abington Heights wide receiver Joe Carroll (below right) hauls in a pass. Sean Rock (below left) carries the ball for Abington Heights.

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Schedule From page 2 BUS #7 A.M. HIGH SCHOOL Stop 1 - 6:37 a.m., Amasa Rd. 2 - 6:40, Amasa Rd. 3 - 6:47, Brundage Rd. 4 - 6:50, Worth Church Rd. 5 - 6:52, Worth Church Rd. 6 - 6:53, Worth Church /Rt. 107 7 - 6:57, Rt. 107 8 - 6:58, Rt. 107 9 - 7:00, Hack Rd. 10 - 7:08, Marshbrook Rd. 11 - 7:09, Marshbrook Rd. 12 - 7:10, Marshbrook Rd. 13 - 7:11, Marshbrook Rd. 14 - 7:12, Marshbrook Rd. 15 - 7:14, Rt. 107 16 - 7:15, Fleetville Corners 17 - 7:16, Rt. 107 18 - 7:17, Rt. 107 19 - 7:18, Rt. 107 20 - 7:19, Rt. 107 Golf Course 21 - 7:20, Lake Sheridan 22 - 7:22, Erin Lane BUS #7 - A.M. ELEM. Stop 1 - 7:56 a.m., Brundage Rd. 2 - 7:57, Brundage Rd. 3 - 8:03, Worth Church Rd. 4 - 8:04, Worth Church Rd. 5 - 8:05, Worth Church Rd. 6 - 8:07, Worth Church Rd./ Rt. 107 7 - 8:10, Gritman Rd. 8 - 8:12, Hack Rd. 9 - 8:13, Hack Rd. 10 - 8:15, Marshbrook Rd. 11 - 8:17, Marshbrook Rd. 12 - 8:21, Rt. 107 13 - 8:22, Fleetville Corners 14 - 8:23, Rt. 107 15 - 8:25, Rt. 107 16 - 8:28, Rt. 107 17 - 8:30, Rt. 107 BUS #8 - A.M. HIGH SCHOOL Stop 1 - 6:40 a.m., Rt. 438 2 - 6:41, Pensak Tire 3 - 6:42, Stanton Rd. 4 - 6:45, Stanton Rd. 5 - 6:53, Davison 6 - 6:54, Clarkston Rd. 7 - 6:55, Clarkston Rd. 8 - 7:04, Rt. 438 9 - 7:10, Rt. 438 10 - 7:12, S.R. 4003/Colvin Rd. 11 - 7:14, S.R. 4003 12 - 7:16, S.R. 4003 BUS # 8 - A.M. ELEM. Stop 1 - 8:03 a.m., Pensak Tire 2 - 8:04, Benton Hills Trailer Park 3 - 8:07, Davison St. 4 - 8:08, Stanton Rd. 5 - 8:09, Stanton Rd. 6 - 8:14, Rt. 438 7 - 8:16, Rt. 438 8 - 8:17, Rt. 438 9 - 8:21, Rt. 438 10 - 8:22, SR 438 11 - 8:23, SR 438 12 - 8:25, E. Benton 13 - 8:26, E. Benton Service Master 14 - 8:32, SR 4003 & Colvin Rd. 15 - 8:34, SR 4003 BUS #11 - A.M. HIGH SCHOOL Stop 1 - 6:45 a.m., Hickory Ridge 2 - 6:46, Hickory Ridge 3 - 6:48, W. LaPlume Rd. 4 - 6:52, Rt. 632 E 5 - 6:54, Rt. 632 E 6 - 6:57, Huntington Est. 7 - 7:00, Lilly Lake Rd. 8 - 7:03, Lilly Lake Rd./1st St. 9 - 7:13, Maple Ave. 10 - 7:15, Maple Ave. 11 - 7:16, Maple Ave. 12 - 7:17, N. Tpk Rd. 13 - 7:18, N. Tpk Rd. 14 - 7:19, Rt. 6 & 11 15 - 7:20, Tall Timbers BUS #11 - A.M. ELEM. Stop 1 - 8:02 a.m., Hickory Ridge Rd. 2 - 8:03, Hickory Ridge Rd. 3 - 8:04, Hickory Ridge Rd. 4 - 8:05, W. LaPlume Rd. 5 - 8:06, W. LaPlume Rd. 6 - 8:12, Rt. 6 & 11/Cherry St. 7 - 8:14, Old Trail Rd. 8 - 8:15, Old Trail Rd. 9 - 8:16, Rt. 6/438 10 - 8:17, Rt. 6/438 11 - 8:18, Sunset Rd. 12 - 8:21, Maple Rd. 13 - 8:22, Maple Rd. 14 - 8:23, Maple Rd. 15 - 8:24, N. Turnpike Rd. 16 - 8:25, N. Turnpike Rd. 17 - 8:26, N. Turnpike Rd. 18 - 8:27, N. Turnpike Rd. 19 - 8:28, Rt. 6 After Dalton Carpet 20 - 8:30, Tall Timbers Trailer Park BUS #12 - A.M. HIGH SCHOOL Stop 1 - 6:48 a.m., W. Nicholson Rd. 2 - 6:51, W. Nicholson Rd. 3 - 6:52, Henry Holod Rd. 4 - 6:53, W. Nicholson Rd. 5 - 6:56, W. Nicholson Rd. 6 - 6:58, W. Nicholson Rd. 7 - 6:59, Rt. 92S 8 - 7:03, Rt. 92S 9 - 7:04, Rt. 92S 10 - 7:07, Brecht Hill 11 - 7:08, S.R. 1017 Quarry Rd. 12 - 7:10, S.R. 1017 Quarry Rd. 13 - 7:12, S.R. 1017 Quarry Rd. 14 - 7:14, Brecht Hill 15 - 7:15, Brecht Hill 16 - 7:17, Maple Ave. 17 - 7:20, Oak St. BUS # 12 - A.M. ELEM. Stop 1 - 7:47 a.m., Padula Rd. 2 - 7:50, Carey Hill 3 - 7:57, W. Nicholson Rd. 4 - 7:58, Henry Holod Rd./W. Nicholson Rd. 5 - 7:59, Carey Hill/Henry Holod Rd. 6 - 8:00, W. Nicholson Rd. 7 - 8:02, W. Nicholson Rd. 8 - 8:05, W. Nicholson Rd. 9 - 8:07, Rt. 92 S. 10 - 8:08, Rt. 92 S. 11 - 8:09, Rt. 92S. 12 - 8:10, Rt. 92 S. 13 - 8:12, Rt. 92 S. 14 - 8:14, Rt. 92 S. 15 - 8:15, Rt. 92 S./Sunrise Lake 16 - 8:18, Quarry Rd. 17 - 8:19, Quarry Rd.

18 - 8:23, Brecht Hill 19 - 8:24, Brecht Hill 20 - 8:25, Brecht Hill 21 - 8:26, Brecht Hill 22 - 8:27, Brecht Hill 23 - 8:30, Maple Ave. 24 - 8:31, Oak St. 25 - 8:38, Vail Rd. 26 - 8:39, Vail Rd. 27 - 8:40, Vail Rd. 28 - 8:41, Vail Rd. (Near Stop Sign) BUS #14 - A.M. HIGH SCHOOL Stop 1 - 7:05 a.m., Rt. 407 2 - 7:07, Rt. 407 3 - 7:08, Rt. 407 4 - 7:09, Rt. 407 5 - 7:10, Rt. 407 6 - 7:11, Rt. 407 7 - 7:12, Rt. 407 8 - 7:13, Rt. 407 9 - 7:15, Baylor’s Lk Rd. 10 - 7:16, Baylor’s Lk Rd. 11 - 7:17, Baylor’s Lk Rd. 12 - 7:21., Spencer Hill Rd. 13 - 7:24, Pedrick/Lk Sheridan Rd. 14 - 7:26, Lk Sheridan Rd. 15 - 7:27, Lk Sheridan Rd. 16 - 7:28, Lk Sheridan Rd. 17 - 7:29, Lk Sheridan Rd. 18 - 7:30, College Ave. Ext. 19 - 7:31, College Ave. Ext. 20 - 7:32, College Ave. Ext. 21 - 7:33, College Ave. Ext. BUS #14 - A.M. ELEM. Stop 1 - 8:03 a.m., Rt. 407 & Amasa Rd. 2 - 8:05, Rt. 407 3 - 8:06, Rt. 407 4 - 8:07, Rt. 407 5 - 8:08, Rt. 407 6 - 8:10, Rt. 407 7 - 8:12, Baylors Lake Rd. 8 - 8:13, Baylors Lake Rd. 9 - 8:14, Baylors Lake Rd. 10 - 8:17, Spencer Hill 11 - 8:19, Spencer Hill 12 - 8:22, Pedrick/Lk Sheridan 13 - 8:24, Lk Sheridan Rd./Rt 1016 14 - 8:25, Lk Sheridan Rd./Rt 1016 15 - 8:30, Lk Sheridan Rd./Rt 1016 16 - 8:33, Lk Sheridan Rd./Rt 1014 17 - 8:35, Lk Sheridan Rd./Rt 1014 18 - 8:38, College Ave. Ext/Rt. 1017 19 - 8:39, College Ave. Ext/Rt. 1017 20 - 8:42, College Ave. Ext/Rt. 1017 21 - 8:44, College Ave. Ext/Rt. 1017 BUS #15 - A.M. HIGH SCHOOL Stop 1 - 7:07 a.m., College Ave. Post Ofﬁce 2 - 7:10, College Ave. Elem. Center BUS #17 - A.M. HIGH SCHOOL Stop 1 - 7:02 a.m., Rt. 11 & Lengel Rd. 2 - 7:03, Rt. 11 3 - 7:04, Rt. 11 4 - 7:09, Vic’s Lane 5 - 7:10 am. Vic’s Lane 6 - 7:13, Vic’s Lane

7 - 7:14, Vic’s Lane 8 - 7:15, Vic’s Lane 9 - 7:18, Rt. 11N 10-7:19, Rt. 11N 11-7:23, Bacontown Rd. BUS #17 - A.M. ELEM. Stop 1 - 8:05 a.m., Rt. 11N 2 - 8:11, Vic’s Lane 3 - 8:15, Vic’s Lane 4 - 8:17, Vic’s Lane 5 - 8:21, Rt. 11 N 6 - 8:22, Rt. 11 N 7 - 8:23, Rt. 92/Pine St 8 - 8:24, High St. 9 - 8:26, High St. 10 - 8:27, Rt. 92/Main 11 - 8:28, High St. 12 - 8:29, Bacontown Rd. 13 - 8:30, Bacontown Rd. 14 - 8:32, Rt. 11S after Rivenburg 15 - 8:33, Rt. 11S after Rivenburg BUS #18 - A.M. HIGH SCHOOL Stop 1 - 6:41 a.m., Wilbur Hill 2 - 6:44, Northup Hill 3 - 6:49, Lower Mill City Rd. 4 - 6:50, Lower Mill City Rd. 5 - 6:53, Locust 6 - 6:55, Orchard 7 - 6:57, Stanton Town Rd. 8 - 7:00, Lake Winola Rd. 9 - 7:02, Bank St. 10 - 7:13, S. Turnpike Rd. 11 - 7:15, Dalton Fire Hall BUS #18 - A.M. ELEM. Stop 1 - 7:43 a.m., W. Main St./ Brookside 2 - 7:45, W. Main St./Brookside 3 - 7:49, W. Main St. 4 - 7:55, Northrup Hill 5 - 8:03, Wilbur Hill 6 - 8:05, Lower Mill City Rd. 7 - 8:06, Lower Mill City Rd. 8 - 8:08, Locust Rd. 9 - 8:10, Stanton Town Rd. 10 - 8:20, Bank St.

11 - 8:23, Bank St. 12 - 8:24, Bank St./Miles St. 13 - 8:26, Bank St./Weatherby Streets 14 - 8:27, Bank St./Thompson St. 16 - 8:29, Dalton Fire Hall BUS # 20 - A.M. HIGH SCHOOL Stop 1 - 7:05 a.m., Wilbur Hill 2 - 7:16, W. Main St. 3 - 7:17, W. Main St. 4 - 7:18, W. Main St. 5 - 7:19, W. Main St. 6 - 7:20, W. Main St. 7 - 7:21, W. Main St. 8 - 7:23, Bank/Miles 9 - 7:25, Bank/Weatherby 10 - 7:27, N. Tpk. Rd./Church

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11 - 7:28, N. Tpk. Rd./ Fuller 12 - 7:29, N. Tpk. Rd./Orchard 13 - 7:31, N. Tpk. Rd. 14 - 7:32, Shoemaker Rd. BUS #20 - A.M. ELEM. Stop 1 - 8:20 a.m., Lilly Lake Rd./E. Main St. 2 - 8:21, E. Main St. 3 - 8:22, E. Main St. 4 - 8:23, E. Main 5 - 8:24, E. Main 6 - 8:25, E. Main 7 - 8:26, Lilly Lake & 1st 8 - 8:27, Tpk/Church 9 - 8:28, Tpk/Orchard 10 - 8:29, Tpk/Fuller 11 - 8:30, N. Turnpike Rd. BUS #37 - A.M. HIGH SCHOOL

Stop 1 - 6:40 a.m., Rt. 407 2 - 6:41, Rt. 407 3 - 6:42, Rt. 407 4 - 6:43, Rt. 407 5 - 6:50, Cordoroy Rd. 6 - 6:52, Amasa Rd. 7 - 6:54, Rt. 407 8 - 6:57, Baylors Lake Rd. 9 - 7:03, Seamans Rd. 10 -7:04, Seamans Rd. 11 - 7:05, Seamans Rd./ Clarkson Rd. 12 - 7:16, Seamans Rd. 13 - 7:13, Reynolds 14 - 7:21, Matthewson Terrace/ Watkins 15 - 7:22, Matthewson Terrace 16 - 7:23, Matthewson Terrace BUS #37 - A.M. Elementary

Stop 1 - 7:56 a.m., Rt. 407 2 - 7:57, Rt. 407 3 - 7:58, Rt. 407 4 - 7:59, Rt. 407 5 - 8:00, Rt. 407 6 - 8:05, Marshbrook 7 - 8:07, Marshbrook 8 - 8:11, Amasa/Rt.407 9 - 8:12, Rt. 407 10 - 8:14, Rt. 407 11 - 8:19, Daydreamer Child Care 12 - 8:21, Rt. 407 13 - 8:27, Seamans Rd./Covey Rd. 14 - 8:34, Seamans Rd. 15 - 8:37, Seamans/Newcomb Rd. 16 - 8:42, College Ave

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Enjoying the arts Norah Rickaby, 7, of Falls, at right, gets a henna tattoo from “That Henna Chick” Leatrice Veach, of Scranton.

Residents across the Abingtons enjoyed the sights and sounds offered during the Clarks Summit Second Friday Art Walk and DowntownGo-Around on Aug. 9. The next art walk is set for Sept. 13. Above are Abington Heighs School Board member Frank Santoriello, of South Abington; Clarks Summit Borough Councilwoman Patti Lawler; and Sandy and John Michalski, of South Abington Township.

Above left, Ray Marzani, Travis Getz, and Monica Marzani, all of Clarks Summit, with Skye. At right, Sean Welsh, 16, of Clarks Summit, serves up snow cones outside Duffy’s Coffee House.

98th Anniversary Celebration of Nicholson Bridge planned The Nicholson Women’s Club is making ﬁnal preparations for the 98th anniversary celebration of the Nicholson Bridge, also known as the Tunkhannock Viaduct, to be held Sunday, Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Street in Nicholson at the intersection of Route 92 and Route 11. This year, the Ross Park Zoo will be included in the entertainment, bringing live animals to be seen up close. Attendants will also answer questions about the animals . The Lenoxville Community Band will perform at different locations on Main Street. Vendors will offer a variety of products including homemade items, crafts, collectibles and food. A chicken barbecue will be served by the Masons and the ladies of the Nicholson Women’s Club starting at 11 a.m. The Nicholson Guitar Studio will present local players all through the day and there will be entertainment and games for the children. For more information, call (570) 942-6747.

Seen above are members of “Keep Coming Back.” They are from left, drummer Carly Williams, rhythm guitarist and vocalist Samantha Burkhardt, lead guitarist and vocalist Kate Liotta, and bassis and vocalist Caitland Hawk. Here the band performs outside Sole to Soul.

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