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All things must end
A closing ceremony was held for the Clarks Summit Centennial. See page A5
Holiday art work ’The Summit Singers’ perform before the lighting.
A stroll down ‘Avenue Q’
BY ROBERT TOMKAVAGE
Lighting up the town
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he Abington Business and Professional Association held its annual Holiday Open House and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 26. The day began with Santa and Mrs. Claus visiting the stores as part of the Holiday Open House. Santa then arrived at the tree lighting ceremony, where the “Summit Singers” of Summit Baptist Church performed.
Above, from left, are Josh Michael with Samual, Nathan and Ethan.
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The Abington Heights and Lackawanna Trail High School wrestling teams get ready to begin their season. See Page C1
Mrs. Claus and Santa with Gerard, Heather and Matthew Demuth.
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NOVEMBER 30 TO DECEMBER 6, 2011
Scranton resident pleads guilty to charges of homicide by motor vehicle.
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The Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center raises money for the American Cancer Society. See Page C3
Teen pleads guilty
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Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center students submit art work this week. See page A6
‘Pinked out’
David Ranakoski, 17, Scranton, pleaded guilty to charges of homicide by motor vehicle, driving under the influence and possession of a small amount of marijuana to Lackawanna County Judge Vito P. Geroulo on Nov. 21. The vehicular homicide charge has a maximum sentence of seven years and the possession charge has a maximum sentence of one year. The driving under the influence charge has a mandatory minimum sentence of 72 hours. If Ranakoski had been charged with homicide by motor vehicle while driving under the influence, See Teen , Page 10
Taxes won’t go up BY SUSAN REBENSKY Abington Journal Correspondent
500 luminaria bags and I put them on the bridge, all the way from the bridge down to the firehouse. It took me back to when I was in high school,” she said. “The bridge was very symbolic with football games and family days. The other event that I did the decorations for was the ‘Royal Wedding.’ I did the decorations using beautiful lace tablecloths and sterling silver sconces with floral arrangements in them. They really did look like a royal wedding. That was at the firehouse. Designing the umbrella for the centennial was a unique souvenir that you don’t see as most souvenirs go. It was really a big welcoming to the celebration… The Family Fun and ‘Forever Young’ Fishing Derby was another nice event. I was involved with it as a vendor once. I had the
NEWTON TWP. - The residents of Newton Township got an early holiday gift, which is no tax increase in the upcoming budget. Supervisor John Pardue announced that the supervisors worked hard on the new budget and, with a lot of hard work, there will be no increase in the budget. Supervisor Ron Koldjeski stated, "We worked hard on the budget. We did increase the amount of funds we need to work on many of the township roads we did make cuts where we felt they were needed and, overall, our budget is under $1 million and the township, I am happy to say, is in fine shape and, hopefully, it will remain that way. We, as supervisors, are pretty confident it will.” The preliminary budget was approved by the supervisors and will be voted upon at the December meeting. The board then went on to review three ceiling
See Reflection , Page 10
See Taxes , Page 10
Reflecting on a job well done let, Pole Flags, Committee Member for the Ragtime Rumble and fundraising for For Annette Barosi Kalvarious events. waytis and Ellen Beechko, “Everybody was so eager the Clarks Summit Centento give what they thought nial celebration provided a perfect time would be best for our centennial,” she said. “I also to rekindle really liked when at our friendships with fellow kickoff we were at the fire station filling bags with Centennial sand and putting candles committee inside. It was very nice members working with all of our and an opEllen Beechko portunity to members and it was freezing back there, (in the back of work tothe fire station) but we did gether to get it done. Later, the bags make the were placed on the bridge events a and the street for everyone success. to enjoy once they were lit. Now that Everyone worked so hard. the celeIn the Clarks Summit Soubration is Annette Barosi coming to a venir Booklet I am listed as Kalwaytis the Head Fund Raiser. I close, the prepared a mailing list and two are recomposed the letters that flecting on some of the were mailed. I would like to more memorable moments that took place over the year. extend a thank you to all the businesses and friends who Barosi Kalwaytis was in charge of Centennial Book- contributed to the Clarks BY JOAN MATSUI Abington Journal Correspondent
Summit Centennial. I coordinated the Pole Flags with the company and Linda Besten raised the funds for the flags. Other funds were raised by other people selling shirts, caps and cards. Ellen raised money for Family Fun Day along with her selling the Clarks Summit Centennial umbrellas. Linda Young played an active part in the day along with the Fishing Derby.” She added, “My vision for Clarks Summit is a main street where traffic is reduced so people can support our local businesses. I would also like to have music and dancing in our parks during the summer.” Beechko was a Centennial Committee member, designed tickets and Victorian banners/fundraising, Ragtime Rumble decorations/ Centennial Commemorative Umbrellas. “At the firehouse, when we had the birthday cake from Patsel’s and I did the
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December 1: Trim –theSock Tree, in the Children’s Room at the Abington Community Library. Socks will be sent to St. Joseph’s Center for distribution. Festive Book Sale and Christmas Boutique, continuing through December 3, downstairs at the Inn at Montrose, 458 S. Main St., from noon to 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Proceeds benefit the Susquehanna County Historical Society and Free Library Association. Info: 278-1881. December 2: A Homemade Cookie Walk at the Dietrich Theater from 5 to 9 p.m., continuing December 3 from 11 a.m. while supplies last. Benefits the Dietrich Theater. Cost: $5 per box. December 3: Third Annual Living Christmas Village at Grace Bible Church in Dunmore continuing December 4 from 4 - 7 p.m. Features live music from the local high school choirs of Dunmore and Canaan Christian Academy. Other live musical performances include The Jolly Seniors and Grace Bible Church Choir. The walk-through village includes a Santa’s Workshop for children, puppets, a Live Nativity, hot cocoa and cookies and more. Info: 342.5651 or www.gracebiblepa.com. One-day Advent Program in the hall of St. Clare Church, 2301 N. Washington Ave., Scranton from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Features Father Robert Barron’s new film series “Catholicism.” Register: 343.0634. Factoryville Tree Lighting at the Factoryville Borough Hall Building, 61 College Ave., at 4:30 p.m. Includes crafts for kids, holiday snacks, lighting of the tree and a holiday singalong. Cost: free. Parking available at the United Methodist Church, along College Avenue, and at the public parking lot across from Ray’s Market. Robert Dale Chorale Noel Sing We: A Christmas Celebration, continuing December 4. A program of choral music that expresses the joy and beauty of the holiday season. Saturday’s performance will be held at St. Nicholas R. C. Church in Wilkes-Barre at 8 pm. Sunday’s performance will be held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Scranton at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 for seniors and WVIA members and $7 for students. Children under 12 will be admitted free when accompanied by a parent. Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Gift Wrapping, at the Steamtown Mall Boscov’s from 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. December 4: True Friends Animal Welfare Center Memorial Tree Lighting at the shelter on Routes 706 and 29, Montrose, at 3 p.m. Donation of $5 for each light in honor or in memory of a person or pet. Light refreshments. Pets are welcome and must be leashed. Info/order form: 278.1228 or www.truefriendsawc.com. Lackawanna Historical Society Kissing Ball Making Workshop at the Catlin House at 2 p.m. A free ornament making workshop. The workshop is free and open to the public and participants are asked to bring a Styrofoam ball (10-12 inches in diameter) on which to create their own Kissing Ball. Info/Register: 344.3841. December 6: Toys for Tots Skating Benefit at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza from 6 to 9 p.m. In support of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Cost: an unwrapped toy or $5 donation to Toys for Tots. This is the only day throughout the year that the public is allowed to skate on the ice at Mohegan Sun Arena, home to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Patrons must bring their own skates. December 7: Marywood University’s Life Long Learners Christmas Lunch in Nazareth Hall at noon. Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members. December 8: Woodhouse Day Spa’s Eighth Annual Holiday Open House and Party at The Woodhouse, 387 Wyom-
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CS Festival of Ice approaches Plans are underway for the 8th Annual Abington Business and Professional Association’s Clarks Summit Festival of Ice, ’The Frozen Games’ which will be held President’s Day Weekend, February 16-20, 2012. The festival will again open with a kick-off parade to welcome the ice to town on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m., as well as a Family Fun Faire that evening beginning at 6 p.m.. The weekend will include live ice carving, entertainment and horse and carriage rides. Anyone interested in helping with the festival such as the parade, entertainment or volunteering is asked to contact the ABPA at 587.9045 or LauraABPA@aol.com. For more information about the festival visit www.TheAbingtons.org. Members of the planning committe are standing, from left, Sarah Jayne, Rich Foley, Charles Charlesworth, Sue Van Horn, Ellen Yuscavage and Kevin Brislin. Seated, Paulette Okun, Cochair Barry Kaplan, Co-chair Colleen Shimko and Joan Bird. Absent at the time of the photo were Rosemary Nye, Jim Verano, Kristie Grier Ceruti, Gail Rees and Janice Bevaqua.
ing Ave., Kingston, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Benefits Make a Wish Foundation. Features music of The Herbie Green Band. Wine, cheese and desserts will be served. Cost: free, reservations required. Help to grant a child’s wish by purchasing a star at the event. Info/register: 763.0063 by December 5. December 9: Empty Stocking Fund Benefit Concert at the University of Scranton Houlihan-McLean Center at 7:30 p.m. Admission: new toy or piece of child’s clothing. Info: 941.7624. Lackawanna Historical Society’s Annual Holiday Open House, at Catlin House from 7 to 9 p.m. DAILY EVENTS November 30: Open Forum on Drugs for Parents and Teens at the Gathering Room in Our Lady of the Snows Church at 7 p.m. Presenter is Kevin Mclaughlin, Executive Director Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services.
Baptist Church, 1546 Monsey Ave, Scranton, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. New and used books may be dropped off at the church Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., or Saturdays by appointment. Hardcover, softcover, paperback and children’s books. Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Volunteer Meeting at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine Street, Scranton, at 11 a.m. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel at the Abington Community Library from 1 to 3 p.m. Children in grades four through six are invited to unleash their strongest monsters in this duel and bring along their Yu-Gi-Oh cards and a friend. Sponsored by Abington Community Library Teen Leadership Committee.
December 4: The St. Thomas More Society of St. Paul’s Parish Events at St. Clare’s Church, 2301 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. Women’s Bible Study Group at 12:30 p.m.: An exploration of the relevance of Scripture to women’s daily December 1: Dalton Fire living and problems. EucharCo. Ladies Auxiliary Meeting istic Adoration from 11:20 a.m. at the Dalton Fire House at - 5 p.m.: Quiet time with the 6:30 p.m. Blessed Sacrament. Evensong December 2: Game at 5 p.m.: A prayer service Night with Wii at the Abington comprising psalms, scripture, a Community Library from 6:30 short homily and music, con- 8:30 p.m. Grades 4 through 6. cluding with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Info: December 3: Myasthenia 343.0634 or stthomasmoresoGravis Foundation of America ciety.org. NEPA Support Group Meeting in the Community Room at the December 5: Wilkes UniCharles Luger Outpatient Center, Allied Services, 475 Mor- versity Information Session in the second-floor ballroom of gan Highway, Scranton, at 11 a.m. “Managing The Stress Of the Henry Student Center, 84 W. South St, from 6 to 8 p.m. Chronic Illness and The Road To Improved Health And Well- For adults interested in pursuing an advanced degree or Being” presented by Joseph Mcaulliffe,DC, Proactive Fam- certification in a variety of academic fields. Register/Info: ily Chiropractic,Clarks Sumwww.wilkes.edu/informationmit, will offer complimentary session or 408.4235. stress screenings to participaMetroAction “Ask the Atnts. Info: Vera Krewsun at 570.687.6009 or Marie Ronn- torney Panel Discussion, in Scranton at 8:30 a.m. Cost: lof 877.596.1491. Used Book Sale at Trinity $35. Attorneys from employ-
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ment law, business formation, construction, banking and real estate law will be present. Info: To register, visit www.MetroAction.org or call 570.341.0270. Factoryville Shade Tree Commission meeting in the Factoryville Public library at 6 p.m. December 6: Free Webcast: Building Your Business with LinkedIn at noon. Cost: free. Info/register: www.frontier.com/linkedin. December 7: Psalms and Meditatio continuing Dec. 14 and 21at the Jewish Community Center, 601 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton from 7 - 8:15 p.m. Each session will include time for contemplative practice and meditation, as well as the study of Psalms in English with chanting in Hebrew. Cost: $40 for JCC members and $50 for non-members. Info: rabbisteve.nathan@gmail.com or 346.6595. Vigil Mass for the Holy Day and Feast of the Immaculate Conception by the St. Thomas More Society of St. Paul’s Parish at St. Clare’s Church, 2301 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. Anglican use. Info: 343.0634 or stthomasmoresociety.org. Financial Aid Night in the Abington Heights High School auditorium, 222 Noble Rd., Clarks Summit, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. An informational meeting for parents of Abington Heights High School senior students who will be applying to college. December 8: Gentle Yoga for You at Jaya Yoga in Clarks Summit from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Unwind from the Holiday rush. Cost: $20. Kundalini Yoga on December 15. Cost: $15. Preregistration required for both events: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/ home.asp?studioid=16150.
Editor: It’s the time of the year when deer are darting into the highways, and being condemned for car collisions. But, are deer really to blame for these accidents? Is there something more sinister going on? Is there anything we can do to prevent these accidents? Hunting actually increases deer-car collisions. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, most deer-car collisions happen during hunting season. Erie Insurance collected data that showed a five-fold increase in deer-car collisions on the first day of hunting and that deer-car collisions remain high throughout hunting season. This is caused by hunters pushing deer out into the roads and panicked, wounded
deer running onto roadways. In addition, once the matriarch doe, whose job it is to safely cross her family, is killed, her orphans will run on to roads without caution. The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s job is to propagate deer to provide hunters with animals to kill. This game management agency needs to properly change to true wildlife management. As long as the Board of the Game Commission is pro-hunting, they will continue to provide live targets - via an over population of deer for hunters to maim and kill. The state’s well-planned overpopulation of deer exacerbates and creates more deer/car accidents, deaths, etc. Silvie Pomicter Chinchilla
Dear Editor, Tea Partiers. Wall Street Occupiers. President Obama’s upcoming visit to Scranton. All have one concern in common: future jobs. How to create and maintain those jobs is what divides them. Too bad that little press attention is given to one ongoing successful jobs program -- the Small Business Development Center. The Small Business Development Center at The University of Scranton has helped local economic growth for more than 30 years. At no cost, The SBDC provides individualized assistance with education and information to build successful businesses. As the SBDC helps businesses grow, job opportunities grow. In 1998, I contacted the SBDC for help with a house cleaning business. Beginning with one residential client, my business
has steadily grown to employ an average of seven to 10 day/evening employees who service numerous residential and commercial clients. Furthermore, The SBDC has taught me about taxes, record keeping, company policy development and customer service. Recently, The SBDC assisted in enlarging my marketing presence through social networking: Google Maps, Facebook, Twitter and Four Square. If you are considering starting a business or are already in business, the SBDC is there to help. Sadly, however, this program is in danger of facing funding cuts. Implore your state and federal legislators to support the SBDC. Its importance to our nation’s economy is crucial. Future jobs depend on it. Colette Srebro Hughes C3 Concepts
Date set for children’s free Christmas party The 10th Annual O’Malley Free Christmas Party is set for Sunday, Dec. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Keyser Valley Community Center. Children from pre-school to fifth grade are invited to join in the fun, including a picture with Santa Claus, Goodfella’s Pizza, treats and entertainment by Jason Miller of Extreme Entertainment. Participants must RSVP to 346.1828 by Dec. 8 by leaving a message, including the number of children attending.
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Sherwin-Williams Paints celebrates first anniversary
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A view of the showroom at Keystone Fabrics, 1521 N. Main Ave., Scranton.
Passion fuels fabric shop
Scranton business offers vast selection BY ROBERT TOMKAVAGE rtomkavage@theabingtonjournal.com
SCRANTON - Clarks Summit resident Beth Rundell turned a lifelong passion into a productive business when she founded Keystone Fabrics last January. She opened her shop at 1521 N. Main Ave., Scranton in June. “I’ve always been decorating my own residences and had friends asking me to help with theirs,” Rundell said. “I started doing it more and more on the side as an occupation and decided to open my own place specializing in home décor fabrics in the Scranton area. It had gotten to the point that I really wanted to (decorate) full-time and there seemed to be a need in the area.” Keystone Fabrics is dedicated to providing residents of Northeastern Pennsylvania with a wide selection of home decor fabrics. It features thousands of fabrics suitable for any home project, including upholstery, draperies and shades, bedding and pillows. Rundell said there is
something for everyone’s taste and style in her shop. Keystone Fabrics has accounts with about 20 fabric companies. Rundell added that people can get ideas for their homes just by stopping in the shop and looking at examples. “We have a wide range of fabric upholsteries, one of the biggest selections in the area, with a very nice showroom with plenty of room for people to look through sample books,” she said. “We have all different colors, styles and designs for all price ranges. We take a lot of care in working with people regardless of their budget. In addition, the ordering of the fabrics, the construction and installation are all built into the original pricing.” Rundell credits Keystone Upholstery, which shares the same building, for a lot of her store’s success. “We have a close working relationship with them,” she said. “It’s a very nice partnership. They have top-quality craftsmen, really the best in the area. They work on all types of furni-
Keystone Fabrics has a large selection of fabric samples to be viewed in the shop.
ture including sofas, outdoor furniture, custom headboards and more.” Since the store’s opening last summer, the public has voiced its approval to the owners. “People will walk in and say, ‘This place is great and I’m glad you’re here,’” Rundell said. According to Rundell, the store offers many discounts throughout the year. “At any given time, there is usually one sale or another,” she said. Janice Liddic, also a Clarks Summit resident, previously worked with Rundell at the Lupus Foundation and has assisted her with advertising at her shop. “She has helped with business development,
doing behind the scenes work with marketing and promotion,” Rundell said. “We have a good working relationship. She also helped in the website’s development and is working with me on a ‘rescued furniture’ project. The business will sell antique pieces that people can buy in the shop along with the fabrics to go with them.” Rundell’s priority is customer satisfaction. “The main thing is the customer getting the look they really want for their room,” she said. “Our pieces are all original and one of a kind. People can pick the right ones to fit their own style and we work very closely with them when they are making decisions.”
Manager Steve Mancuso, left, and assistant manager Tracy Wolf are celebrating the one-year anniversary of Sherwin-Williams Paints in Clarks Summit. BY ANDY DAVIS Abington Journal Correspondent
Sherwin-Williams Paints, managed by Steve Mancuso, recently celebrated its oneyear anniversary in the Abingtons. Assistant Store Manager Tracy Wolf said the experience has been great. “Our first year here in the Abington Shopping Center has been a wonderful experience. Business has been growing steadily and we hope that continues well into the future,” Wolf said. Wolfe said that becoming a member of the Abington community is something that is very important to the employees and management at Sherwin-Williams. This year the store signed up to become a member of the Abington Business and Professional Association and also donated goods to help those affected by the flooding in September. “We hope to serve this community and surrounding areas for a very long time,” Wolf said. The store’s caring for its community is also reflected in its official store goal, which is to “provide our customers with exceptional service in combination with high-quality products. With our extensive knowledge and training, we strive to ensure successful projects every time.” “By developing relationships with our customers, we hope to gain customers for life,” according to Wolf. Due to the winter season, the staff anticipates that most of the projects people will be taking on at this time of the year will be indoors and Sherwin-Williams offers a variety of products that could be helpful to those looking to liven up their homes. “This time of year is perfect for interior projects, especially with our low-odor
Sherwin-Williams Paints is located at 1144 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit.
Sherwin-Williams Paints is open Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
products. One way to change a room is to add an accent wall by changing the paint color or installing wallpaper. These small changes can add new life to your home just in time for your holiday celebrations,” Wolf said. Although preferred customers always receive a 10% discount on paints, during the month of December, Sherwin-Williams is offering a 30% discount on paint for preferred customers. Regular retail customers can sign up to be a preferred member at any time and the store also offers additional savings to professional contractors. The store is located at 1144 Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit, for more information call 586.5666.
Cub Scouts donate to food pantry The Bear Den from Cub Scout Pack 160, based in Clarks Summit, recently toured The Abington Journal. The den, led by Colleen Kostiak, includes members from Clarks Summit, Tunkhannock, Falls and Mill City. The pack recently collected 511 ABINGTON JOURNAL/ROB TOMKAVAGE food items for the Dalton Food Pantry. This particular den collected an average of 10.9 items per scout toward Scouts who recently toured The Abington Journal offices are, kneeling, from left, Patrick Landers, Conal Richards, Owen Tench, Connor Tone, Braiden Jerome, Alex Nole Second row, John Arcangelo, Mason that effort. Shay, Troy Kostiak, Nicholai Nocella. Third row: Rahique Mirza, Justin Williams, John Deibert, Ryan Cannizzaro, Justin Mabie.
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Community groups educate on healthy living Throughout November, which is “National PTA Family Healthy Lifestyles Month,” the South Abington PTA and the Lackawanna County Medical Society Alliance’s “I Can Be Healthy Program” held family wellness displays at the Abington Community Library. Shown here, from left, are Angela Weinberg, PTA; Karen Simakaski, PTA; Dipti Pancholy, PTA, MSA; Leah Rudolph, ACL; Mary Jablonowski, ACL; and Mary Ann McGrath, ACL.
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A Culinary Journey with Stephanie Decker A passionate plea for home cooking
I took two of my children to linens and china to celebrate our blessings and to bond the new bookstore by the Viewmont Mall the other day. with our loved ones. As we celebrate the holiday season Bookstores and kitchens are with those we hold dear, I, my two favorite escapes, so it’s no surprise that I grabbed like the author of that book I came across, send out a plea a stack of cookbooks to peto remember the value of ruse before plopping down into an oversized leather chair family meals. Grab a new or to read. The simple words on old cookbook, beg your the cover of one book touched grandma to finally write me profoundly. The picture on down her cherished recipes and carve out time to eat as a the cover was of a little boy family. helping his Make dinfather whip ner together, something up make mein the kitchen, mories and but it was the make time title and subtifor each tle that reacother now hed inside a and all year part of me long. where my From my passion for family to food and famyours, a ily simmer Gingerbread scones recipe for a together and Summit create somefavorite: thing that really doesn’t exist Gingerbread scones without the other. The title 3 cups flour was, “My Family Table, A 1 1/2 TBSP baking powder Passionate Plea for Home 7 TBSP brown sugar Cooking.” 1 TBSP cinnamon Food and family have al1/2 TBSP ground ginger ways been a part of my fam1 tsp salt ily’s culture. My Nanny Shim5 oz cold butter cut into kus would bring us all togeth- small cubes er on Sundays to eat and 1/2 cup heavy cream laugh and catch up. She is a 1/2 cup molasses woman who taught me the 2 eggs power of a good meal. We use 2 cups Hershey’s cinnamon chips food to heal a stuffy nose or Preheat oven to 325 desoothe a sore throat. We feast grees together to celebrate occaMix all dry ingredients tosions of love and birth and gether in a bowl or food procaccomplishment. We show essor. Cut in butter either by our sorrow and help others pulsing processor or with a mourn with food, and perhaps fork or pastry cutter if mixing most important we have the by hand. Once mixture reopportunity each day to weave sembles a course meal, add our family members together eggs, heavy cream and momore tightly through the gift lasses until dough comes together. Do not over-mix. of family mealtime. In fact a Cut dough into two equal recent article on the popular pieces. Using the palm of website WebMD says, “A your hand, press both pieces report by the National Center of dough out into two 8 inch on Addiction and Substance circles. Abuse at Columbia University Gently press 1 cup of chips (CASA) says that, compared into center of each circle. to teens who eat dinner with Pulling from edges, fold edgtheir families five to seven es of circle around chips in times per week, those who center and press again into don’t are twice as likely to another 8 inch circle. Cutting as you would a pie, have used tobacco, nearly slice each circle into 6 wedgtwice as likely to have used es. I like to brush each wedge alcohol, and 1.5 times likelier with an egg wash (beaten to have used marijuana.” It egg) and sprinkle with Sugar seems we could add that we in the Raw. also use food to preserve Bake scones on a parchthose we love. ment lined sheet pan for 23 Thanksgiving is a day that minutes. as a nation, we recognize the Stephanie Decker is Director importance of family meal of the Hospitality and Culitime. It’s a day of family and nary Arts School at Lackatradition and bonding all wanna College, over two decaround the table. We spend ades experience in the culimoney on the finest ingrenary industry. She resides dients, travel great distances, stay up all night prepping and with her husband and four children in Scranton. baking and get out our finest
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Celebrating a children’s coloring contest are, from left, ABPA Executive Director Laura Ancherani, First Fidelity Bank Branch Manager Trip Crowley, First Fidelity Bank assistant branch manager Ellen Kanton and Abington Journal Editor Kristie Grier Ceruti.
ABPA coloring prize awarded
Lauren Olevnik, 12, was named the winner of the Abington Business and Professional Association’s Children’s Holiday Coloring Sweepstakes. Olevnik was invited to flip the switch to light the town at the Tree Lighting Ceremony held on Saturday, Nov. 26, she also
won a $500 Savings Bond from Fidelity, Discount and Deposit Bank. The winners were drawn on Nov.18 at Fidelity Bank. Second prize was a children’s game courtesy of Kidazzle and third prize was a gift basket from Willowbrook Assisted Living.
Honorable Mention winner of Dietrich Theater movie passes, courtesy of The Abington Journal, is Lindsey Bartell, 3.
The Scranton Myasthenia Gravis Support Group is hosting Joseph McAulliffe, DC of ProActive Family Chiropractic as guest speaker at its meeting on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. at the Charles Luger Outpatient Center of Allied Service in Scranton. McAulliffe, a graduate of New York Chiropractic College, will present “Managing the Stress of Chronic Illness and the Road to Improved Health and Well-Being,” where he will cover the early warning signs, discuss the idea of building immunity naturally and offer the most advanced protocols being used to prevent stress in one’s life. Those interested in learning more about MG are invited to visit www.myasthenia.org or to attend meetings. Meetings set for 2012 will take place in February, April, June, August, October and December. For more information on the NEPA support group, contact Vera Krewsun at 687.6009 or Marie Ronnlof at 877.596.1491.
Nativity comes to life at Clarks Green church The Clarks Green Assembly of God Church will present a Living Nativity Friday, Dec. 16 through Sunday, Dec. 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. There will be a live cast in the stable with sheep, llamas and more while in the fellowship
hall there will be homebaked cookies and warm beverages by the fireplace. Clarks Green Assembly of God Church is located at 204 S. Abington Road, Clarks Green. For more information, call 586.8286.
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Clarks Summit Centennial Committee members are, back, from left, arren Watkins, Phyllis Watkins, Charles Sandercock and Dennis Martin. Front from left: Charles Kumpas, Joan Mead-Matsui, Linda Young, Leana Smith, Ellen Beechko, James Roland and Phyllis Ruzbarsky.
Centennial celebration winds down As the Clarks Summit Centennial celebration officially came to a close on Nov. 26 in Laughney Hall on the second floor of the Clarks Summit Borough Building, committee vice chairman Dennis Martin who served under committee chairperson Gerrie Carey was applauded for his role in leading the more than 100 volunteers through months of planning and events. Charles Kumpas provided the audience with a good healthy dose of history with his slide presentation, “Clarks Summit through the Years,” and Martin gave closing remarks, including information regarding the permanent museum to be housed in Laughney Hall and the time capsule, an ongoing project. “Seeing all the people of the area coming together to enjoy themselves and show their children what the community means to them was the spirit that people had in 1911 for their community,” said Martin. “It’s good to see it still exists.” Above and beyond his role as vice chairman, Martin is notably a historian. He described his goal for the Centennial. “As a representative of the Lackawanna Historical Society, I wanted to make their resources available for this Centennial. We have done that. As historian for the Abington Community Library, I want to assemble what we have learned – and what we still are learning – into resources for the community. I am most interested in the stories of the people that we
have accumulated. We have found images that we didn’t know about; we have found stories that were almost lost; we have found the continuity of people in this area from earliest residents to newest arrivals…” Although Martin has done all of the interviews to date, his wife Sharleen has been present at several of the sessions and has been in charge of the transcriptions. Jim Roland helped Martin with the Helen Norton interview and Kumpas has several contacts and will do those interviews with Martin. Sharleen Martin will transcribe those interviews. “The Library Local History Project needs people to interview about what living in Clarks Summit was like in the past. I did an excellent one with Beth Perry this week about both her mother and her growing up in Clarks Summit - with lots of photographs from the family album,” said Martin. The interviews also included Helen Norton who celebrated her 100th birthday last year. Martin added, “We interviewed the Bunnell brothers, part of the 100 year history of their family business, and Jim Roland and Pudge Adcroft, who remember many stories of growing up in the area. My wife and I will continue these interviews for the library’s collection. The Albright Memorial Library is also starting such a program. We must rescue these stories while the people are still available to tell them.” Although the Centennial is now recent history, the work of the museum com-
ed at Abington Community Library, Clarks Summit; Fitze’s Department Store, Tunkhannock; Marshalls, Dickson City; Peebles, Carbondale; The Mall at Steamtown, Scranton; Walgreen’s, S.outh Main Street, Scranton. Holiday shoppers can pick up an ornament, buy items on the list and return them unwrapped to the store, along with the ornament attached. “We hope holiday shoppers will open their hearts to those seniors who have given so much to make our community a better place,” said Vielee. Keystone College will host the annual Be a Santa to a Senior Gift Wrapping Party on Wednesday, Dc.14 at10 a.m. in Evans Hall on the college campus in La Plume. Community volunteers of all ages are invited to attend and help wrap gifts as well. Gifts will be delivered to each senior during the week of December19. For more information about the program, visit www.beasantatoasenior.com or contact Jessica Engel at 687.4755.
Signing Santa comes to ACL The Clarks Summit time capsule for 2011.
Santa Claus is coming to the Abington Community Library (ACL) on Monday, Dec. 12, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Deaf and Hard of Hearing children, their siblings and their friends are invited to stop at the ACL and meet “Signing Santa” in the Ryon Room. Family members may take unlimited photos of their children while they
share their wish list with Santa. This photo opportunity with Signing Santa is presented free of charge through the support and sponsorship of the Abington Community Library, the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children, Starbucks of Dickson City, and the NE PA Center for Independent Living.
Charles Kumpas gives his presentation, ’Clarks Summit Through the Years.’
mittee continues with Martin serving as chair. The committee includes Ellen Beechko, Gerrie Carey, Janine Port, Jim Roland, Charles Sandercock and Warren Watkins. With help from the museum committee, Kumpas is gathering information for the time capsule that will be opened in 2036 at Clarks Summit’s 125th birthday celebration. Martin and committee members are asking for help from the community by way of donations of materials to be placed in the
time capsule. The materials could include bulletins, newsletters and other items that normally get tossed just after reading “or before,” providing a “snapshot of Clarks Summit” in 2011. Old kitchen gadgets, toys, programs and photographs from the past century are among the items the committee plans to display in the museum. To donate or lend an item to the museum or to contribute an item for the time capsule, email Martin at dmartin610@yahoo.com.
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Be a Santa to a Senior®, the program that has delivered gifts to thousands of local needy seniors, is being planned again this holiday season as older adults continue to struggle during tough economic times. Home Instead Senior Care has joined with local organizations and merchants to provide gifts and holiday cheer to seniors who otherwise might not receive either this holiday season. “Many older adults continue to face a difficult economic climate, particularly those who live alone with no family nearby to help provide resources,” said Bob Vielee, owner of the Home Instead Senior Care in Clarks Summit. Before the holiday season, the participating local organizations, such as Meals on Wheels and Serving Seniors, Inc., identified needy and isolated seniors in the community and provided those names to Home Instead Senior Care. Christmas trees, whichwill be displayed through December12, will feature ornaments with the first names of seniors and their gift requests. Trees will be locat-
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Children’s artwork MRS. NAYLOR’S 2ND GRADE CLASS - LACKAWANNA TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Owen Austin, 7
Xander Ball, 7
Kristen Barney, 7
Michael Bluhm, 7
Tiana Bradley
Corey Burns, 8
George Duffy, 7
Jocelyn Maskaly, 8
Kamryn Mercer, 7
Brett Nauroth, 7
Keith-Patrick Oulton, 7
Tori Pensak, 7
Jackson Pieretti, 7
Cora Rivera, 7
Tyler Rozanski, 8
Lexi Urban, 8
Mason Zajac, 8
The Abington Jurnal features drawings submitted by students at local elementary schools every week. Watch for your child’s art work!
MRS. POCIUS’ 1ST GRADE CLASS - NEWTON RANSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Alyssa Auriemma, 7
Mia Grace Calvert, 6
Megan Dymek, 6
Robert Earl, 7
Julian Grives, 7
Brydon Kavanaugh, 6
Andrew Laquintano, 6
Hunter Mabie, 6
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Kailey Rillstone, 6
Chris Ryan, 7
Miles Schultz, 6
Kohen Stiles, 6
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Capria Verdetto, 7
Tanner Young, 7
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Colin Moran, 8
Grace Phillips, 8
Gabe Pietryka, 9
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Abigayle Steenback, 9
Kaelee Whipple, 9
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Chairman reflects on successes of board
Staying busy AHHS junior student finds time for volunteer work while excelling in classroom.
memories that I have made. Along the travel, we have supported the students and the new board will do the same." BY SUSAN REBENSKY After addressing the Abington Journal Correspondent board and the audience, MAYFIELD - Richard Ko- Koruszko got down to business and discussed the isruszko, chairman of the sue of mold recently Lakeland School Board, brought forward by a parnoted during the board’s ent. November 16 meeting that "We have received the his term is coming to an end. Before he left the po- mold report back and it is fine, but we are still looksition, however, Koruszko wanted to say a few things ing into this further and we want the best environment to his fellow board memfor our students," he said. bers. "We will continue to in"I have been part of the board for 24 years and this vestigate this and stay on board has done many things top of any situation, but the and accomplished so much school buildings are all for the students of this dis- fine and their levels are right in range with the retrict," he said. "I cherish quirements." the friendships and all the
Board addresses mold issue, approves roof repair to technology center building.
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One may think that an Abington Height junior who is on the senior Scholastic Bowl Team, takes four AP classes and actsas vice president of the school’s Future Business Leaders of America Club would be busy enough. But for 16-year-old Maitri Pancholy, of Clarks Summit, this is just the beginning. And all that doesn’t include the time she spends doing volunteer work and helping others. Pancholy’s mother, Dipti, said her daughter’s name means “friend” and that “she is extremely sensitive to any one or group in need.” Barbara Moss, who teaches science at Abington Heights, recently witnessed Pancholy’s generosity first hand after an annual rummage sale at the school. “I learned that Maitri had spearheaded a donation drive for flood victims in our area and contacted her about taking any of our items left after the sale for her donation drive,” Moss said. “She diligently showed up on a Saturday afternoon and filled her parents’ van to the hilt with the clothing and linens we had left.” Dipti Pancholy said her daughter approached her, asking to use the family garage for a project to help flood victims. “From there,” Dipti said, “she collected 43 lawn-size bags of used clothing which she sorted.” She also raised $125 in cash to send to the American Red Cross of Luzerne County, all in just two weeks. “She has a big heart,” Moss said. “And, without any prompting, (she) decided to do this selfless deed for others.” Moss said Pancholy also helps others in the classroom at every opportunity. “She knows when to step in and lead a group yet can also allow others to lead,” the teacher said. “She is able to discuss topics with peers, often providing an alternate explanation when necessary to facilitate their understanding without being condescending.” Pancholy has attended the Abington School District since first grade and likes it a lot, saying the teachers are “really passionate about what they do,” going above and beyond just talking at the front of the classroom and really getting into what they are teaching. Her favorite subject is language, and other than English, she speaks four, in-
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Maitri Pancholy, 16, is a junior at Abington Heights High School.
cluding Gujarati, Hindi, French and Chinese. She also reads Latin and is a member of the Latin Club at Abington Heights. “That’s a lot of fun,” she said. “I really like Latin and languages.” She would also like to study Greek some day. Pancholy is also a member of the Math Club, the Interact Club, which does a lot of volunteer work through the Rotary club, volunteers at Community Medical Center and is involved in the Wells for India Project. Her family travels extensively and she has been to India and many places in Europe. Some of her other interests include cooking, healthy living, Indian classical music and dance, science and karate. She also plays the guitar and the harmonium, an Indian classical instrument, and sings. She studied karate for seven years at UTA Karate in Dalton and achieved a second degree black belt. Last year, her Junior Academy of Science calculus project won first place in the Regional and State competitions. When asked how she’s been able to accomplish all this and keep up with four AP classes in school, Pancholy said, “I’ve always liked to do well and take the harder classes. It’s a lot of work, but you do learn a lot.” It’s also fun, she said, and she enjoys making friends in the process. Pancholy has two sisters, Neha, 18, and Pari, 12; and a brother, Manan, 6. Both her parents are doctors and she would like to work in the medical field as well. During the summer, she attended a month-long healthcare camp at the University of Pittsburgh and was also able to shadow a local doctor for a while, helping her decide this is what she wants to do. She likes the idea of becoming a family doctor, because, she feels they help people they’ve known for their whole lives. “I think it’s really cool how they can interact with different generations at once,” she said.
The board addressed the approval of a roof repair for the Career Technology Center which was approved in June, approving payment in the amount of $160,999 for the repair with a permanent contribution of $81,099 and a temporary contribution of $79,900, reimbursable by the Commonwealth through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. The board noted that the roof repair is also being done through a grant program and that money will be reimbursed to the district. The following appointments were also approved: Tom Evans as the Lakeland School District Board Representative to the Career Technology Center; unpaid
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Students at Abington Heights High School interview alumni about college life.
Alumni panel speaks to students at AHHS Abington Heights High School hosted an Alumni Panel on November 23 at the high school. Abington Heights High School administration invited members of the Abington Heights High School Classes of 2009, 2010 and 2011 to serve on an alumni panel to speak to students about their experiences after high school graduation. AHHS ALUMNI ASSEMBLE FOR PANEL: Standing, left to right: Rob Rowinski, Ryan Thomas and Cory Spangenberg. Seated, Alyssa Termini, Ellen Smith, Arielle Green, and Assunta DeSanto.
leave for Michael Meoni from November 1-29; three assistant boys track coaches - Travis Pregnar, Tony Prudente and Ed Naniewicz in the amount of $3,277 each; Arielle Pruzinsky as volunteer softball cach, Stephanie Racht as volunteer softball scorekeeper and Tami Gallo as assistant cheerleading coach. Approval was also made for the following conference attendances: Linda Stephens, head girls track coach; Jim Perry, assistant girls track coach; Jason Tochelli, cross country coach; and Art Davis, head boys track coach to attend the US All Star Track and Field and Cross Country Clinic in Atlantic City December 14–16.
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Lowell Phillips will play George W. Bush in ‘The Complete History of America...Abridged’ Dec. 1-3 at Lackawanna Trail High School.
A lesson in history with a twist Lackawanna Trail High School will host the Production of "The Complete History of America...Abridged" 600 years of History squeezed into 6,000 seconds. The production will be held in the high school auditorium Dec. 1-3 at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. The play is the brain child of David Brown, of Factoryville, Laura Cox, of Dalton and Dylan Grunza, of Nicholson. as their senior completion project. Adult advisor is Katie Bower.
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Marion Winters Burke
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Marion Winters Burke died peacefully at her home in Newton Township. She is survived by her husband Edward J. Burke. The couple had been married for 46 years. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late James and Deborah Winters. She was a resident of Newton Township for the last 20 years, previously having lived in Appalachian, NY. She was of the Baptist faith. She was employed by Hillcrest Lamp Shade Company and worked for a period for IBM Federal Systems in Owego, NY. She attended Taylor High School and graduated from Binghamton High School. She was a graduate of Endicott International Beauty School and was a registered beautician. She operated a small beauty shop in Endicott, NY. She is also survived by her son, Edward F. Newton; a brother and two sisters. She is preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. She was a meticulous cook, homemaker and seamstress. A blessing service was held on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 11 a.m. by Fr. Jason Soltysiak. For online condolences, visit www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome.com
William Christian, Glenburn Township, died peacefully at home on Thursday morning following an illness. He is survived by his wife, the former Eileen Mehan. The couple had been married for 55 years. Born in WilkesBarre, he was the son of the late Dr. William and Margaret Miliauskas Christian. Prior to his retirement, he was the owner/ operator of Abington Advertising and A.A. Printery in Clarks Summit. He was also a teacher of English in public high schools in Newark Valley, N.Y.; Bristol Township, (Levittown); and locally in North Pocono High School. He was a member of Our Lady of the Snows Church, serving in fundraising in the annual bazaar and as a funeral altar server. He was active in his community, having started the first Clarks Summit Fourth of July fireworks. Three years later, that enterprise was turned over to the Rotary Club and continues today. As a member and past president of the Rotary Club of the Abingtons, he was awarded the Paul Harris Fellow Award for his service above self. He wrote a humorous weekly bulletin, many skits and plays for Rotary. He was a founding member of the Abington Business and Professional Association, (“ABPA”). His local contributions include acquiring a grant for the construction of the clock tower that stands in the center of Clarks Summit. While serving as president of Rotary and
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also as a member of ABPA, he was initiator of the building of the planters and waste bins in the Clarks Summit main areas. He was the co-founder and first president of the Concerned Abington Taxpayers. He served as president of Allied Services Volunteers. He was elected supervisor to the Township of Glenburn. He appeared in more than 25 productions of the Abington Players, a local acting club, directing five plays, producing three and serving as board member and president of the Players. Also surviving are a daughter, Susan McWilliams, Riviera Beach, Fla. and her children, Eric and Margaret Harrison; son, William J. and his wife, Paige and their two children, Jeffrey and Kelly, Painted Post, N.Y.; daughter, Laura Christian Heller and her husband Donald, Tunkhannock; son, Drew and his wife Erika DeWilde and their two children. Cole and Liam, Waverly,. He was preceded in death by an infant son, William Vincent. The family extends gratitude to Sheela Prahalad, M.D., for her wise and loving care. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on November 28 in Our Lady of the Snows Church. Interment followed at the Cathedral Cemetery in Scranton. Online condolences may be posted online at www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to Rotary Club of the Abingtons, PO Box 392, Clarks Summit, PA 18411.
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Lighting up Lackawanna County
Met Life makes donation The 2011 Lupus 5K walk/run recently held at Nay Aug Park in Scranton. Cathy Franchetti, front left, Volunteer Coordinator at MetLife, presents a check for $2,000 on behalf of the MetLife Foundation Volunteer Project Fund to Janice Liddic, Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania local Events Coordinator. This contribution is on behalf of the associates who participated in the 2011 Lupus Loop 5K Walk/ Run held on Oct. 2 . Shown, front row, from left, are: Cathy Franchetti, Janice Liddic, events coordinator, Lupus Foundation. Second row: Jeremy Fedorchak, Lynn Johnson, Mary Lee Pettinato, Pete Mikitish, MetLife volunteers.
In celebration of the upcoming holiday season Lackawanna County Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. on the North Washington Avenue side of Courthouse Square, in downtown Scranton. In addition to the tree lighting, the event will feature performances by Abington Heights Women’s Ensemble and Catholic Choral Society. For more information on this or other upcoming holiday events in Lackawanna County, visit www.lackawannacounty.org.
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COLTS needs your help to “Stuff the Bus” on the Spruce Street side of Courthouse Square as we collect unwrapped toys, books and monetary donations for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation!! The Rock 107 Morning Show with DiRienzo and Prospector will broadcast live from the Square, and Santa Claus will handout COLTS goodies to everyone who donates.
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Candle lighting set for December 11
Supporting the Seven Loaves Soup Kitchen are, from left, Constance Kintner, DGK Insurance; Beth O’Malley, DGK Insurance; Janice Shafer, co-founder of Seven Loaves; and Anna Jenkins, DGK Insurance.
Factoryville business supports soup kitchen DGK Insurance and The Selective Group Foundation, the foundation of Selective Insurance Group Inc., joined forces to support the efforts of Seven Loaves Soup Kitchen charity through a grant. The grant represents a $940 donation from DGK matched by a $500 grant from The Selective Group Foundation.
“The Matching Grant program allows us to partner with our agents to support the needs of the communities we serve,” said Tony Albanese, the Senior Vice President, Bonds and Agency Development for Selective. Selective Insurance Group, Inc. is a holding company for seven property and casualty insurance companies.
Friends and families of those who have lost children, along with members of the local clergy, will participate in the Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting on December 11. This year’s event, hosted by Marywood University’s Campus Ministry, will be held at the Swartz Center for Spiritual Life. The event is held to honor and remember all children who have died at any time in the past. This celebration is part of a worldwide event which creates a 24-hour wave of light across the globe. This community-wide program will include music, interfaith prayers and a table of remembrance.The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the lighting of the ceremonial candle set for 7 p.m. The candle lighting portion of the program will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Everyone is asked to bring a candle. The public is invited to bring pictures of their child or friend for the table of remembrance. The names of all children who have died will be read during the program. A member of each family or friend should register their child’s name at the beginning of the event.
My name is ... Leo Name: Leo Sex: Neutered male Age: Adult Breed: Domestic short haired About me: I am a very sweet, laid back cat Cost: $50 SHELTER ANIMALS’ WISH LIST Dear Santa: We have been very good this year, so we are asking you to bring us the items on our wish list: 1. Blankets and towels. 2. Cleaning supplies: laundry detergent, paper towels and dish soap. 3. Kitty litter; puppy chow, kitten and dog food. 4. Gift cards. 5. Loving homes we can call our very own. Santa, we know you will be busy filling your sack with toys for boys and girls, but please don’t forget us. Thank you. The animals at the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter P.S. We left a plate of milk and cookies in the lobby for you.
The Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Rd., Clarks Summit, is open for the adoption of pets from noon to 4:30 p.m. daily. Remember to contact the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter at 586.3700 if your pet is lost or goes astray. Adopt a cage at the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter for one month and your $20 donation will go toward care and feeding of the animal in that cage for the month you choose. A card will be placed on the cage identifying the sponsor for that month. Send the following Adopt-a-Cage information, including name, address, city, state and zip, phone number, sponsor month, choice of dog, cat or small animal cage and how you would like your sponsor card to appear, along with $20 for each cage to The Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Rd., Clarks Summit, PA 1841 1.
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after talking with the contractor he has agreed to do all the work at this year’s Continued from Page 1 quoted prices with no inbids for the ceiling repair creases when the work conin the town meeting room. tinues in the spring. Three bids were received Supervisor Doug Pallman with one of the bids being also addressed the issue of rejected due to the lack of a the Community Rec Center. non-conclusion bind form Pallman stated the rec cenbeing present. The two bids ter is an asset to the comreceived were reviewed munity and hopes that peowith the bid being awarded ple in the community climb to Brown Builders in the amount of $13,992.23 with on board and get involved the high bid being received and that the rec center is a vital link for the communifrom AJ Guzzi in the amount of $18,718. The bid ty. Supervisor Ron Koldwill be awarded upon all jeskialso commented in proper insurance documents regards to the rec center, “I presented. know people are still talkUpcoming road repairs ing about us spending monwere also discussed. Superey on the rec center for visor John Pardue noted replacing the roof and heatthat time has run out this year to do the needed road ing system, but it is a town building and we have to work in the township, but
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maintain it. The building is a sound building. It is a quality of life and it is an asset to our community. In other business, Supervisor Doug Pallman stated that the highway department is working on the shoulders on the sides of the road and noted that the town grater is currently down and that the highway department is prepared and ready for winter. Scott Haan of the Planning Commission noted that the planning commission has met with the gas drilling committee and information is being sought and research is being done in regards to the issue. The board also approved to send a letter to the senators and congressman against House Bill 1950.
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umbrellas designed and it was nice to be back with my old schoolmates that I hadn’t seen. Being involved with old classmates was a really nice experience and it rekindled a lot of things we used to do in high school – friends hanging out. That’s the nicest thing that came out of the Centennial – old friends that may have been here for the last 45 years but you really didn’t see them.” “I envision a lot of young, creative minds in Clarks Summit’s future. Clarks Summit has always been a culmination of talented and very business-minded people. I see the next generation or the next 20 years being a conglomerate of many nationalities that would bring new traditions and ideas to the community and maintain the borough as one of the prominent boroughs in northeast PA,” added Beechko.
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’Christmas in a Small Town’ set for Dec. 3 This year, Santa Claus is leaving his sleigh at the North Pole and coming to town early on a train. Six local communities will celebrate “Christmas in a Small Town” on Saturday, Dec. 3 when Santa and his friends arrive aboard a special train provided by Steamtown National Historic Site. The “Christmas in a Small Town” celebration is a project of the Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area. The Santa Train will arrive at train stations in the community at the following times: 10:30 a.m. - Carbondale Train Station, River St., Carbondale; 11:35 a.m. - Archbald Train Station, Pike St., Archbald; 12:20 p.m. - Jessup Train Station, Church St., Jessup; 1 p.m. - Olyphant Train Station, Lackawanna Ave., Olyphant; 1:45 p.m. - Dickson City Train Station, Boulevard Ave., Dickson City; 2:45 p.m. - State Office Building Parking Lot, Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. could not have charged Ranakoski with the crime because there was no definitive evidence that showed impairment caused the accident. Judge Geroulo postponed Ranakoski’s sentencing, awaiting a pre-sentence investigation by the Lackawanna County Probation and Parole Office.
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Visual Arts “Off the Wall” featuring artists Heather Murphy, Lolita Nogan, Erica Simon and Michael Swanson at New Visions Studio and Gallery, 201 Vine St., Scranton. The exhibit will be on view to Nov. 27. Info: 878.3970.
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William Chickillo and Nannette M. Burti, opened Nov. 18 and continuing through Jan. 8, at Skylake Gallery, Route 407, Fleetville. Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays 1 to 5 p.m., and by appointment. Info: 945.7000 or visit www.skylakegallery.com.
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“Irving Berlin’s White Christmas,” Dec1to 4, 8 to 11 and 15 to 18, at the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St, Swoyersville, Thursdays thru Saturdays curtain is at 8 p.m., Sundays 3 p.m. Dinner and show and show-only tickets now on sale. Info: 283.2195 or 800.698.PLAY. Wally Gordon Community Chorus is seeking singers in all voice parts for its annual Christmas Concert scheduled for Dec. 10. Info: 575.4708 or 586.2595. Holiday Memories, presented by the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, Dec. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22, all matinees begin at 10 a.m. Cost: $9. Info: 458.4075, email phenry@bte.org or visit www.bte.org “Four Catholic Straw Men” will discuss four historical episodes routinely distorted to allegedly malign the Catholic Church Dec. 7, 14, and 21, at 6:45 p.m. at St Clare Church, 2301 North Washington Ave., Scranton, as part of the St. Thomas More Society Adult Discipleship Series. Info: 343.0634. “Christmas in Montrose” presented by the Montrose Community Chorale, Dec. 4, 3 p.m. in the auditorium of the Montrose Area High School. Special guests this year will be the ‘Southerntiersmen Barbershop Chorus’ of New York State. Brass accompaniment and percussion will be provided by local musicians. David Andre directs the Chorale and Randy Webster serves as accompanist. Cost: A freewill offering will benefit local charities. Abington Heights Middle School concerts are scheduled as follows: sixth grade band, Dec. 12; eighth grade band,Dec.13; seventh grade band, Dec. 14; seventh grade chorus, Dec. 19; eighth grade chorus, Dec. 15; eighth grade orchestra, Jan. 19; seventh grade orchestra, Jan. 20; sixth grade orchestra, Jan. 23; fifth grade orchestra, Jan. 24. All of the concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free.
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Cast members of ’Avenue Q’ include, from left, John McNulty as Nicky, Mark Petrole as Rod, Dane Bower as Princeton, Meaghan Fadden as Kate and Jeremy Crisi, in front, as Trekkie Monster.
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Whether or not you feel “Avenue Q” is more “Sesame Street”-meets”South Park” or “Rent” with puppets and no terminal disease, cast members agree that rehearsing for the upcoming production of the Broadway hit has been a blast, even before the curtain rises on Dec. 2. “We’ve sung these songs 300 times and we’re still laughing,” said mark Petrole, of Tamaqua. “It’s the only show I’ve been involved in where people are asking to do scenes over because of how funny they are.” The show, indeed, has puppets, but this isn’t Public Broadcasting System’s type of puppet show. “All of the same stuff that’s on ‘Sesame Street’ like equality and getting along is there but from a different angle. Instead of saying we should all get along, it kind of says everyone sucks so we should embrace that,” John McNulty, of West Wyoming, said. McNulty portrays Nicky, one half of the Bert and Ernie-esque roommates in “Avenue Q.” Musical numbers include “If You Were Gay” and “Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist” approach such topics in a way that even the actors admit would be tough to do candidly if it
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weren’t for their felt-clad companions. “It’s what everybody deals with, except puppets are doing it which makes it funnier,” said Jeremy Crisi, of Lake Ariel, who portrays Trekkie Monster, an “Internet aficionado and investment guru,” to put it politely, who educates audience members on the majority of content available online. “It’s so much easier to say and do those things when you’re behind a puppet,” he added. Crisi said the puppeteering process brings a new level of comfort for aspiring actors like himself and Travis Davis, a Wilkes-Barre resident who portrays building super Gary Coleman. Yes, that Gary Coleman.
And while one of the most notable songs from the show is “It Sucks To Be Me,” cast members said they’ve truly enjoyed being the first local company to bring “Avenue Q” to life in Scranton. “It’s always exciting to be the first theater to do anything,” said West Wyoming resident Dane Bower. “I know when I saw the show on Broadway years ago, I said to myself, ‘I don’t know when or where or how, but dammit, I am going to do this show.’” Proving that fantasies do come true, Bower portrays Princeton, the newest resident along the avenue. With all of the tongue-in-cheek moments, the show does hit home with the young cast, including dur-
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If you go WHAT: “Avenue Q” presented by DGM Productions WHEN: Dec. 2 to 4 and 8 to 10, all shows at 8 p.m. except for Sunday, Dec. 4 matinee at 3 p.m. WHERE: Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Rd., Scranton. COST: $15 for adults, $12 for senior citizens and students. “The price pays for the whole set, but you’ll only need the edge!” cast member John McNulty quipped. INFO: (570) 313-2123 or www.avenueqscranton.com
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Writers Group, for ages 18 and up, at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m., ongoing. Come and read your work or listen and be inspired. All genres and levels of writing welcome. Cost: Free. Info: 570.996.1500.
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Tunkhannock’s Christmas in Our Hometown is just two days away. I can’t wait for the ice sculptures, horse-drawn wagon rides and all of the fun and festivities associated with this two-day event on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2 and 3. The Dietrich will celebrate in grand fashion, as well. On both nights, we will show Emmet Otter’s Jugband Christmas at 5:30 and 7 p.m. Created by Jim Henson, this favorite Christmas movie is about a poor otter family that risks everything for a chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas. This movie is presented in part by the Jim Henson Legacy Foundation and sponsored by Cabot Oil and Gas Corporation. Admission is free. On Saturday, the Dietrich will present its annual Holiday Workshop. All ages are invited to come out from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for cookie decorating, ornament making, singing with Bill Frye and balloon creations by Silly Sally. Admission is free and is bound to put you in the holiday spirit. Cabot Oil and Gas has also sponsors this event. In addition to free activities during Christmas in Our Hometown, we will host a Homemade Cookie Walk to Benefit the Dietrich Theater. For $5 you will be able to fill a container of various Christmas cookies that you select. Sounds delicious, right? While you are at the Dietrich you will have to visit our spectacular Christmas displays from Amy Colley’s antique dollhouse to Patrick Robinson’s antique toys to Stephen Hendrickson’s incredible scene “On Christmas Eve, who let the monkeys in?” I am amazed by all of the creativity and energy that went into those showcases. What a gift to the community! The Dietrich will be filled with activity the week after Christmas in our Hometown, too. On Wednesday, Dec. 7, the Dietrich Radio Players, under the direction of Valerie Paulus, will be back with a performance of “The Bishop’s Wife.” This Luxe Radio Theater play is about a bishop who asks for divine help in building a new cathedral. His prayer is answered by an unconventional angel named Dudley, who proceeds to work in ways other than helping build the cathedral. You’ll have to come to the show to find out what happens. According to the Dietrich’s own Esther Harmatz who is in the production, “This classic comedy that is themed around Christmas is sure to get you into the holiday spirit.” Not See Dietrich , Page 13
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Clarks Summit resident pens second novel world is still cop in many ways. That’s why I call him a cop because once a cop, always a If you are looking for a cop and that’s who this guy is.” private eye detective novel According to Gilman’s webwhere the conquering hero site, keithgilman.com, “Father’s rides off into the sunset after Day,” which was published by he kills the bad guy and gets Minotaur Books in 2009, is “a the girl, you will not find that dark and atmospheric tale of an story line in either of Keith ex-cop from Philadelphia Gilman’s books. asked to track down the mis“…I write about the everysing daughter of an old friend. day man who finds himself in The investigation takes him the position of being a regular deep into his past, into the guy,” said Gilman the author darkest corners of the city of two books, “Father’s Day,” where the ghosts of his most and his most recent detective painful memories await his novel, “My Brother’s Keeper.” return…” “I’ve been a cop for 20 “Father’s Day” is further years. I’m a regular guy. And described as a “terrifying exmost cops are regular guys ploration of the emotions beand they go out and try to do a ABINGTON JOURNAL PHOTO/JOAN MEAD MATSUI hind our deepest fears.” Gilcrazy job in a crazy world.” Clarks Summit resident Keith man was awarded Best First One might ask if there is a Gilman is the author of ’Father’s Novel by the Private Eye Writcorrelation between the author Day’ and ’My Brother’s Keeper.’ ers of America. and the character in the books “My Brother’s Keeper,” a he has written. detective novel also set in Phiview. We have this guy who “There’s no question about ladelphia, is the second in the has seen it all, done it all, it that I’m him and he’s me. I Lou Klein detective series. The walks the walk and talks the don’t think he could be any other way. Not in every detail. talk. He’s the man on the street story line reads, “Sins that for 20 years and now he has all ex-cop Lou Klein thought he’d He’s a guy with 20 years as a buried on the dark streets of policeman. I’m a guy with 20 this experience and this is where he’s coming from. Peo- Philadelphia return to haunt years as a policeman. We’re ple will say, ‘you’ve chosen to him when a woman from his probably about the same age write a private eye, so you have past reappears. Born into a and maybe we’ve had some a guy who’s technically outside family of cops, Franny Patcommon experiences. I don’t terson married in a family of take any individual cases that of the police department…’ He’s no longer associated with crime when she wed Brian I’ve worked on and put them the police department, official- Haggerty, owner of one of in the book. ‘My Brother’s ly, but he’s still in his heart and Philly’s hottest nightclubs. Now Keeper’ isn’t a case that I she wants out – and she has mind and in the way he beworked on or ‘Father’s Day’ approached her former love, wasn’t a case that I worked on. haves, in his outlook on life, Lou Klein, for help.” “My what he sees, how he sees the It’s an outlook and a point of BY JOAN MEAD MATSUI Abington Journal Correspondent
US Navy Reserve Lieutenant Laurie Lans will make a presentation at a Community Shabbat Dinner at the Jewish Discovery Center in Clarks Summit Dec. 2 and 3.
Lieutenant talks about human dimensions of war
assisting her husband with his congregation. She said, “I really like to U.S. Navy Reserve Lt. Laurie Lans will present the share with my audience the human dimension of war at people I’ve run into in Iraq a Community Shabbat Din- and Afghanistan…the ner on Friday, Dec. 2 at 6:30 speech really isn’t about me, it’s about them. I’ve met p.m. and a brunch on Satvery religious Jews from urday, Dec. 3 at 12 p.m. at Brooklyn and Monsey, NY; the Jewish Discovery CenJews serving in the infantry ter, 749 Northern Blvd., in the Army and Marines. Clarks Summit. “Return to Babylon” is the I’ve met Jewish generals and admirals, a Jew from title of Lans’ presentation. Lans is in her 11th year in Denmark who only found out on his mother’s the Navy Reserve and recently completed her fourth deathbed that she was a Holocaust survivor and that deployment with three of her four deployments in Iraq he was not Catholic as raised but rather Jewish. and Afghanistan. Her husNot just Jews…I’ve met band, Moshe, currently on non-Jews who have stirred active duty, has been the my soul and touched my rabbi at Fort Hood, Texas heart in ways I’ll never forsince February 2010 and also recently returned from get….this is what I like to share with my audience – Afghanistan. the human dimension of Lans currently spends a war.” “good portion” of her time BY JOAN MEAD MATSUI Abington Journal Correspondent
“I did run into some obstacles to keep kosher and the Sabbath, and I love to share with my audiences the different people I’ve met along the way ,” added Lans. A Community Shabbat is a special dinner that celebrates the Jewish day of rest and is a time when Jews focus on the spiritual purpose of life. Family, friends and community members bond for prayer, study and discussion, festive meals and a celebration of Jewish life. Tickets for the Friday Shabbat and Saturday Brunch are $36 for adults, $18 for children 9 years old and older and free for children younger than 8years old. To make a reservation, call 587.3300 or visit jewishNEPA.com.
Brother’s Keeper” is published by Severn House. Gilman’s main character is a detective, “who gets sucked into the drama and he gets sucked into the problem,” noted Gilman. “He’s no longer an objective observer of the action; he’s now a participant in it and is subject to whatever is going to happen – the jealousies or the greed. He is not only going to try to solve the problem; he’s subject to it. I do think my detective novels are noir and the reason is the hardboiled detective is a guy that comes in from the outside and he is presented with a problem, find the diamonds or find the girl. He comes in, he solves the problem, he catches the bad guy, he catches the girl and he walks away. He wipes his hand of it and is untouched by the circumstances. Whereas with noir, generally a noir character is a guy that’s going to be immersed in and he’s going to be touched by it.” Readers can expect more books from Gilman. “I was going to be a writer from the start. It was never going to be just one book. It wasn’t going to be, I’ll write this book and then it’s over. I’ve always had aspirations to be a writer and also live the writer’s life, which I don’t think I’m really doing yet but there really is no stopping me now. There will never be enough books.” Gilman resides in Clarks Summit with his wife, Lori. He has three children, Amy, Lawrence and Abby. To learn more about his books, visit keithgilman.com.
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Award-winning children’s non-feature DVDs have just been added to the children’s audio-visual collection at the Abington Community Library. Each program runs about 35 minutes and was produced by Dorling Kindersley, based on an “Eyewitness” nonfiction book. “Dog” – Which canine ancestors helped found a great city? Which sense dominates a dog’s life? This DVD tracks the transformation of these wild pack animals into today’s pets. Discover the wolf connections that give dogs their hunting, courting, mating and social traits, and find out what a dog’s life is really all about. “Horse” - Who were the first people to domesticate horses? What’s the difference between “hotblooded” and “cold-blooded” breeds? Venture into the equine world for an introduction to both wild and domesticated horses. From Roman chariot races to modern rodeos, take an international tour of the ancient links between horses and humans. Decide whether or not man has really conquered this incredible animal or if its wild instincts are still as strong as ever. “Desert” – Why do camels huddle together in the heat? Which desert stays below freezing for half the year? “Desert” treks across the earth’s most parched places to find some of the greatest stories of adaptation and survival. Meet the extraordinary inhabitants of the desert and witness their startling strategies to capture and conserve that most precious of all commodities - water. New children’s feature films are also available: “The Gruffalo” - Forced to rely on his wits for survival, Mouse invents an imaginary monster to scare away three hungry animals, but what happens when he comes face-to-face with his own creation? “Princess and the Pony” – A sheltered young princess is sent to live with relatives in America where she befriends a pony held captive by a shady carnival owner. “The Perfect Game” – Four impoverished baseballloving kids recruit Cesar, a former major league player who has returned to his native Mexico, to coach their rag-tag team. Together, they overcome hardships and bigotry to compete in the 1957 Little League World Series. Based on a true story. The Abington Community Library is located at 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Visit its website at www.lclshome.org/abington to register online for events or call the library at (570) 587-3440. Don’t have a library card? Register for one at http://www.lclshome.org/ libraryinfo/library_card_reg.asp.
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With Jane Julius Honchell SEE JANE READ Have a plum delicious read – if you have the stomach for it Perhaps by now you’ve recovered from your Thanksgiving feast. Got room for dessert? If so, and provided you’re not worried about what an excess of sugar will do to your waistline or your I.Q. score, you might want to serve yourself a portion from Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum series. I was first tempted to dig into one of the 16 (and counting) books in this series when I encountered a woman standing in front of the paperback book rack at a local supermarket. “Oooh…They’ve got the latest Stephanie Plum book,” she moaned, in the same way you might say: “Cheesecake with strawberry topping? Yes, please!” She went on to confide that, while she knew the Plum books were, well…trashy, reading them made her happy. I was in need of a little happiness at the time, so I plucked “Sizzlin’ Sixteen” from the rack and raced home to read it. To my shame, I have to admit that I later pigged out on “Fearless Fourteen” and “Finger-Lickin’ Fifteen” before the sugar rush nearly sent me into a diabetic coma, and I realized my life would be in danger if I read any more. Stephanie Plum’s creator, Ms. Evanovich, began her literary – and I use the term loosely – career writing romance novels, but wanting a little more fun, soon branched out into the crime/mystery/adventure/comedy genre. However, she brought with her various elements from romance novels that no doubt keep her earlier fans happy: improbable situations, some mildly steamy romantic scenes and happy endings. If, like me, you’re a latecomer to Stephanie’s world, have no fear, there’s no need to start with “One for the Money,” the first book in the series, in order to get the gist of life in Plumland. Ms. Evanovich obligingly cuts and pastes the background and inserts it into every book. Stephanie is a cute, sexy, 32-yearold bounty hunter, who tracks down people who have failed to show up for their court dates for her odious cousin, Vinnie, a bail bondsman of dubious character. The setting is Trenton, N.J. While some of the miscreants Stephanie tries to track down are dangerous meanies, most have been arrested for goofy crimes. There’s a bigamist who steals fancy lingerie to keep his four wives happy, an old man who thinks he’s a vampire, another old codger whose false teeth don’t fit right so he holds up his dentist at gunpoint and the neighborhood flasher whose victims seem to look forward to his regular “appearances.” Our heroine, aside from her sassy mouth, is pretty unremarkable, except for the fact that she never gets any older. She’s not stupid, but neither is she particularly astute. Stephanie lives in a crummy apartment with her roommate, a pet hamster named Rex. Rex spends most of his time sleeping in an empty soup can, and rarely contributes much to the plots. However, Stephanie has an uncanny ability to attract hunky men. She has an onagain, off-again romance going with bad-boy detective Joe Morelli, and for variety, she sometimes camps out in the swanky apartment of Ranger, a darkly handsome dude of few words whose dangerous nature intrigues her. Ranger is
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One of the photographs from Jessie Fox’s photojournalism series recently won first place in the “Picture Your City” photography contest sponsored by Focal Press. An Abington Heights High School graduate, Fox completed a photo essay focused on homelessness. The photojournalist major based the series on Jason, a law school graduate and father who calls the streets of Philadelphia home. The Temple University senior was awarded a day-long photography shoot with Michael Freeman, a lead photographer for Smithsonian Magazine and author of more than 120 photo books and 50 books
for “Student Success” at Temple University. “We had a really interesting day. Freeman definitely got a chance to see all of Philadelphia from the beautiful to the not so beautiful.” Freeman spends much of his year on assignments in Asia. The “Picture Your City” contest was designed to connect Freeman with other photographers during his rare visit PHOTO COURTESY TEMPLE UNIVERSITY to the States. “When I was a new photogSenior photojournalism major Jessie Fox (left) shadowed professional rapher, I really enjoyed learnphotographer Micheal Freeman for a day after winning the "Picture ing from seasoned professionYour City" photo contest sponsored by Focal Press. als,” Freeman told Burton. “It was a pleasure to give back to on photography. The two can- Museum of Art. new a photographer — and vassed the city taking shots of “We ran into Jason while we seeing Philadelphia through everything from Rittenhouse were out on our shoot,” Fox her eyes.” Square to the Philadelphia told Jazmyn Burton, a reporter
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CHEVROLET `04 CORVETTE COUPE Torch red with
NEW!! Full size adult ATV. Strong 4 stroke motor. CVT fully automatic transmission with reverse. Electric start. Front & rear luggage racks. Long travel suspension. Disc brakes. Dual stage head lights. Perfect for hunters & trail riders alike. BRAND NEW & READY TO RIDE. $1,695 takes it away. 386-334-7448 Wilkes-Barre
TOMAHAWK`10
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Sonia Zoka, late of Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, (died November 3, 2011). Letters Testamentary on the above estate having been granted, all persons having claims and demands against the estate of the above decedent shall make them known and present them: all of the persons indebted to the said decedent shall make payment thereof without delay to Judith Ann Zoka Detter, Executrix, or Patrick J. Lavelle, Esquire, 1000 South State Street, Clarks Summit, PA 18411.
412 Autos for Sale
black and red interior. 9,700 miles, auto, HUD, removable glass roof, polished wheels, memory package, Bose stereo and twilight lighting, factory body moldings, traction control, ABS, Garage kept - Like New. $25,900 (570) 609-5282
CHEVROLET `88 MONTE CARLO SS V8, automatic,
51,267 miles, MUST SELL $3,900 (570) 760-0511
EAGLE `95 TALON
ATV, 110 CC. Brand New Tomahawk Kids Quad. Only $695 takes it away! 386-334-7448 Wilkes-Barre
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Autos under $5000
FORD `95 F150
4x4. 6 cylinder. Automatic. 8 ft. modified flat bed. 90k miles. Runs great. $4,900 (570) 675-5046 Call after 6:00 p.m.
412 Autos for Sale
ACURA `06 TL
White Diamond 80K original miles,1 owner, garage kept, camel leather interior, 3.2L / 6 cylinder, 5-speed automatic, front/rear & side airbags, ABS Navigation System, 8-speaker surround system DVD/CD/AM /FM/cassette,XM Satellite Radio, power & heated front seats,powerdoor locks & windows, power moonroof, 4 snow tires included!....and much, much more! Car runs and looks beautiful $17,500 Firm See it at Orloski’s Car Wash & Lube 295 Mundy Street (behind Wyoming Valley Mall) or Call 239-8461
AUDI `05 A6 3.2 Quattro AT6.
Auto tiptronic 6 speed. Black with black leather. Garage kept. Fully loaded, gps, cold weather package. 78K miles. Carfax report included. $15,900. 570-814-6714
Only 97,000 Miles. Full custom body kit, dark green metallic with gray interior. Dual exhaust, 4 coil over adjustable struts. All new brakes, air intake kit, strut brakes, custom seats, custom white gauges, 2 pillar gauges, new stereo, alarm, custom side view mirrors. 4 cylinder automatic, runs excellent. $8,500. Call 570-876-1355 or 570-504-8540 (evenings)
FORD `04 MUSTANG Mach I, 40th
ANNIVERSARY EDITION V8, Auto, 1,200 miles, all options, show room condition. Call for info. Asking $24,995 Serious inquiries only. 570-636-3151
FORD ‘02 MUSTANG
GTRedCONVERTIBLE with black
top. 6,500 miles. One Owner. Excellent Condition. $17,500 570-760-5833
HONDA `07 ACCORD
V6 EXL. 77K miles. 1 owner with maintenance records. Slate blue with leather interior. Sunroof. Asking $12,500. Call 570-239-2556
manual, 4 door, anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, CD player, leather interior, sun roof, rear windshield wiper, tinted windows, GREAT ON GAS. REDUCED $3,000. 570-654-8469
JAGUAR `00 S TYPE
4 door sedan. Like new condition. Brilliant blue exterior with beige hides. Car is fully equipped with navigation system, V-8, automatic, climate control AC, alarm system, AM/FM 6 disc CD, garage door opener. 42,000 original miles. $9,000 Call (570) 288-6009
JAGUAR ‘94 XJS CONVERTIBLE
Mint Condition Magnolia red, with palomino beige leather interior. This car rates a 10 in & out. 4 new tires and services. Florida car. $14,900. 570-885-1512
LEXUS `98 LS 400
Excellent condition, garage kept, 1 owner. Must see. Low mileage, 90K. Leather interior. All power. GPS navigation, moon roof, cd changer. Loaded. $9,000 or best offer. 570-706-6156
DESOTO CUSTOM ‘49 4 DOOR SEDAN
3 on the tree with fluid drive. This All American Classic Icon runs like a top at 55MPH. Kin to Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Imperial Desoto, built in the American Midwest, after WWII, in a plant that once produced B29 Bombers. In it’s original antiquity condition, with original shop & parts manuals, she’s beautifully detailed and ready for auction in Sin City. Spent her entire life in Arizona and New Mexico, never saw a day of rain or rust. Only $19,995. To test drive, by appointment only, Contact Tony at 570-899-2121 or penntech84th@ gmail.com
FORD SALEEN ‘04 281 SC Coupe
1,000 miles documented #380 Highly collectable. $28,500 570-472-1854
MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE
1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $7,995. Call 570-237-5119
1975 MERCEDES-BENZ `95 MERCEDES Good interior & exterior. Runs SL 500 great! New tires. Convertible, with Many new parts. removable hard top, dark Blue, camel interior, Summer Driving Only, Garage Kept. Very Good Condition, No Accidents. Classy Car.
New Price!
$5,000 or trade for SUV or other. 570-388-6669
PORSCHE `85 944
Low mileage, 110,000 miles, 5 speed, 2 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, power windows, power mirrors, AM/FM radio, CD changer, leather interior, rear defroster, tinted windows, custom wheels, $8,000. (570) 817-1803
SUBURU ‘06 LEGACY GT door, LIMITED SEDAN 4 black,
Moving, Must Sell. $2,300 or best offer 570-693-3263 Ask for Paul
MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible
removable hard top, power windows, AM /FM radio with cassette player, CD player, automatic, 4 new tires. Champagne exterior; Italian red leather interior inside. Garage kept, excellent condition. $28,000. Call 825-6272
OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT
approximately 76,000 miles. 2.5 liter engine, auto. asking $12,000. 570-510-3077
VOLKSWAGEN `04 Beetle - Convertible
GREAT ON GAS! Blue. AM/FM cassette. Air. Automatic. Power roof, windows, locks & doors. Boot cover for top. 22k. Excellent condition. Garage kept. Newly Reduced $14,000 570-479-7664 Leave Message
415 Autos-Antique & Classic
CHEVY ‘30 HOTROD COUPE $49,000
FORD ‘76 THUNDERBIRD
All original $12,000
MERCEDES ‘76 450 SL $24,000
MERCEDES ‘29
Kit Car $9,000 (570) 655-4884 hell-of-adeal.com
FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE
STATION WAGON V8, automatic, 8 passenger, 3rd seat, good condition, 2nd owner. REDUCED TO $6,500. 570-579-3517 570-455-6589
HONDA `09 CIVIC LX-S
Excellent condition inside & out. Garage kept. Regularly serviced by dealer, records available. Option include alloy wheels, decklid spoiler, sport seats, interior accent lighting (blue), Nose mask and custom cut floor mats. Dark grey with black interior. 56K highway miles. REDUCED! $13,300. Call 570-709-4695
415 Autos-Antique & Classic
FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE
STATION WAGON V8, automatic, 8 passenger, 3rd seat, good condition, 2nd owner. REDUCED TO $6,500. 570-579-3517 570-455-6589
Must Sell! Appraised for $9,200 • All original
45,000 miles • 350 Rocket engine • Fender skirts • Always garaged Will sell for $6,000 Serious inquires only 570690-0727
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Motorcycles
‘96 HONDA
American Classic Edition. 1100 cc. 1 owner, under 20,000 miles. Yellow and white, extra chrome, VNH exhaust, bags, lights, MC jack, battery tender, helmets. Asking $3500 570-288-7618
DAELIM 2006
150 CCs. 4,700 miles. 70 MPG. New battery & tires. $1,500; negotiable. Call 570-288-1246 or 570-328-6897
HARLEY 2011 HERITAGE SOFTTAIL
Black. 1,800 miles. ABS brakes. Security System Package. $16,000 firm. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY 570-704-6023
HARLEY DAVIDSON `03
100th Anniversary Edition Deuce. Garage kept. 1 owner. 1900 miles. Tons of chrome. $38,000 invested. A must see. Asking $18,000. OBO 570-706-6156
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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
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HONDA `10 ODYSSEY HSoft ARLEY DAVIDSON ‘80 riding FLH. King of the Highway! Mint original antique show winner. Factory spot lights, wide white tires, biggest Harley built. Only 28,000 original miles! Never needs inspection, permanent registration. $7,995 OBO 570-905-9348
Selling your Camper? Place an ad and find a new owner. 570-829-7130
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Special Edition. Maroon, Fully loaded. Leather seats. TV/DVD, navigation, sun roof plus many other extras. 3rd seat . Only 1,900 Miles. Brand New. Asking $37,000 (570) 328-0850
JEEP `02 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO
Kawasaki` 93 ZX11D NINJA LIKE NEW 8900 Original
miles. Original owner. V@H Exhaust and Computer. New tires. $3,800. 570-574-3584
442 RVs & Campers
CHEROKEE ‘10 Travel trailer. 39 ft.,
4 slide outs, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath rooms, microwave, awning, tinted windows, Brand new. Have no pets or smokers. Much more!!!!! $33,000 (cell) 682-888-2880
FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC NOW BACK IN PA.
Super Lite Fifth Wheel. LCD/DVD flat screen TV, fireplace, heated mattress, ceiling fan, Hide-a-Bed sofa, outside speakers & grill, 2 sliders, aluminum wheels, , awning, microwave oven, tinted safety glass windows, fridge & many accessories & options. Excellent condition, $22,500. 570-868-6986
SUNLINE SOLARIS `91 25’ travel trailer A/C.
Bunk beds. New fridge & hot water heater. Excellent condition. $3,900. 570-466-4995
TRAVEL TRAILER 33 ft
Rear queen master bedroom, Walk thru bathroom. Center kitchen + dinette bed. Front extra large living room + sofa bed. Big View windows. Air, awning, sleeps 6, very clean, will deliver. Located in Benton, Pa. $4,900. 215-694-7497
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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
BUICK `05 RENDEZVOUS BARGAIN!!
AWD, Fully loaded, 1 owner, 22,000 miles. Small 6 cylinder. New inspection. Like new, inside & out. $13,000. (570) 540-0975
Triple black, economical 6 cylinder. 4x4 select drive. CD, remote door opener, power windows & locks, cruise, tilt wheel. 108k highway miles. Garage kept. Super clean inside and out. No rust. Sale price $6,895. Scranton. Trade in’s accepted. 570-466-2771
JEEP `03 LIBERTY
SPORT. Rare. 5 speed. 23 MPG. 102K highway miles. Silver with black interior. Immaculate condition, inside and out. Garage kept. No rust, maintenance records included. 4wd, all power. $6,900 or best offer, trades will be considered. Call 570-575-0518
JEEP `04 CHEROKEE 135,000 miles, auto-
matic, four wheel drive, $6,500. (570) 237-6979
MERCURY `07 MARINER One owner. Luxury
4x4. garage kept. Showroom condition, fully loaded, every option 34,000 miles. GREAT DEAL $14,500 (570)825-5847
NISSAN `10 ROGUE SL AWD. Gray. Sunroof. Bose stereo system. Black, heated leather seats. Sunroof 6,800 miles. $24,000 (570) 696-2777
VOLVO `08 XC90 Fully loaded, moon
roof, leather, heated seats, electric locks, excellent condition. New tires, new brakes and rotors. 52,000 miles highway $26,500/ best offer. 570-779-4325 570-417-2010 till 5
LINEUP ASUCCESSFULSALE INCLASSIFIED! Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanoutyourclosets! You’re in bussiness with classified!
460 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE DIRECTORY 468
Auto Parts
CADILLAC `07 ESCALADE ESV Black with extended
cab. Fully loaded. Low miles. Extra set of tires & rims. Leather interior. $32,000. (570) 357-1383
CHEVY `00 S-10
4x4. 56K original miles. Extended cab. Automatic 6 cyl. A/C. Recent safety & emissions inspection. Excellent condition. No rust. Clean inside & out. Purchased from an estate. Garage kept. Well maintained. $7,495. Trade in’s accepted. 570-466-2771
FORD ‘02 EXPLORER Red, XLT, Original
non-smoking owner, garaged, synthetic oil since new, excellent in and out. New tires and battery. 90,000 miles. $7,500 (570) 403-3016
GMC `05 SAVANA
1500 Cargo Van. AWD. V8 automatic. A/C. New brakes & tires. Very clean. $11,950. Call 570-474-6028
AUTOBODY Entry level position. Experience in Autobody required. Full time/Part time. Benefit package. Apply in person at: Pat & Dan’s Del Balso Ford 249 Market Street Kingston, PA 18704 Call 570-288-4501
Let the Community Know! Place your Classified Ad TODAY! 570-829-7130 INDUSTRIAL MFG.
KAWASAKI ‘05
NINJA 500R. 3300 miles. Orange. Garage kept. His & hers helmets. Must sell. $2400 570-760-3599 570-825-3711
Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair
All Junk Cars & Trucks Wanted Highest Prices Paid In CA$H
FREE PICKUP
570-574-1275
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN – NIGHT SHIFT Seeking experi-
enced candidate who has proven history working on fast paced INDUSTRIAL equipment and possesses industrial electrical (480 volt, 3 phase) and mechanical experience. Requires very STRONG troubleshooting skills (PLC’s a plus, variable frequency drives, AC/DC drives & PC based machine operating systems) and ability to read, interpret sketches, diagrams and detailed electric, mechanic and hydraulic blueprints. Blown Film experience or other plastics experience a plus but not required. Must have own tools and storage unit. 12 hour day shift (3 to 4 day work weeks) includes every other weekend; overtime as needed. Excellent pay (depending on experience) and benefit package. Qualified candidates please send resume to: AEP Industries, Inc., Attn: HR Dept., 20 Elmwood Ave., Mountaintop, PA 18707. Fax (201) 994-2922 Email: Bozinkom@ aepinc.com. EOE We are a drug free workplace.
MAINTENANCE POSITION Maintenance posi-
tion available for the Tunkhannock Area School District. Applicant should have knowledge and/or background in the following areas: HVAC, Electrical Boiler, Refrigeration, and Computer Skills. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest to: Mr. Richard Bombick, Director of Human Resources, 41 Philadelphia Ave. Tunkhannock, PA 18657. All clearances (#144 FBI Fingerprint, Criminal check#34, Child Abuse #151 and TB) must be secured. Deadline for applications December 9, 2011.
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Logistics/ Transportation
DRIVERS CDL - A need extra cash for the holidays? Experience pays. Up to $3,000 Bonus, Sign on bonus. Get the money & respect you deserve 6 months OTR experience & CDL required. Call today 888-463-3962 usatruck.jobs DRIVERS CDL-A Drivers Needed! We have the miles! OTR positions available! Teams Needed!! Class A CDL & Hazmat required. 800-942-2104 Ext. 7307 or 7308 www.totalms.com DRIVERS experienced tanker drivers needed. Excellent home time. More $$ plenty of miles, steady freight. Call prime Inc. Today. 1-800277-0212 www. primeinc.com DRIVERS Run With The Leader! Dry van and flatbed freight! Offering top miles, excellent equipment. Benefits after 90 days and regular home time. CDL-A, 6 months OTR. 888-801-5295
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Education/ Training
Logistics/ Transportation
DRIVERS stable career, no experience needed! Sign on bonuses available. Top industry pay & quality training. 100% paid CDL training. 800-3262778 JoinCRST.com DRIVERS top pay on excellent runs. Regional runs, steady miles, frequent hometime, new equipment. Automatic detention pay. CDL-A, 6 month experience required. EEOE/AAP 866-322-4039 Drive4Marten.com
548 Medical/Health
RESIDENTIAL CARE AIDES Part time positions
available. Looking for caring & compassionate people for Alzheimer’s assisted living facility. Must be a high school graduate. Reliable applicants need only apply. No phone calls please. Apply within.
Keystone Garden Estates
100 Narrows Rd Route 11 Larksville
551
Other
AIRLINES ARE HIRING. Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified, housing available. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance. 888-834-9715
BEST PRICES IN THE AREA CA$H ON THE $POT, Free Anytime Pickup 570-301-3602
Boat? Car? Truck? Motorcycle? Airplane? Whatever it is, sell it with a Classified ad. 570-829-7130
Appliances
758 Miscellaneous
CERAMIC HEATING UNITS Stiebel Eltron, 240
CHRISTMAS ITEMS .50 to $1. Hats & scarfs .50. Coats S, 2X & large $2. to $5. Sweaters $1. Picture frames .50 to $2. Purses $1. & $2. Books .25 to $1. Glassware .25 to $1. 570-823-4941
volts, 3,000 watts. Bought new, $250 each. 570-474-9202
WASHER, dryer, dishwasher buy any 2 for $650 get one free. 570-235-7170
712
Baby Items
F.P. Sugar Plum cradle & swing $100. FP newborn rock n play sleeper $25. Baby bouncer $10. Boppy with 2 covers $25. Girl’s clothes newborn lot $18& 03 month lot $33 All fall & winter, like new condition. 570-760-1005 HIGH CHAIR, wooden, Eddie Bauer $25. (2) ladybug comforter sets $25. each. 1 pink car seat $15. 570-417-1171 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Pack N Plays, Highchair, Jumparoo, Snap and go, Infant car seat & bases, Graco swing, Bassinet, Crib /Toddler bed no mattress. Price for all $300. 693-3028
720
Cemetery Plots/Lots
MEMORIAL SHRINE CEMETERY 6 Plots Available
May be Separated Rose Lawn Section $450 each 570-654-1596
MEMORIAL SHRINE LOTS FOR SALE
600 FINANCIAL 610
Business Opportunities
JAN-PRO
Commercial Cleaning Of Northeastern PA
Concerned about your future? BE YOUR OWN BOSS Work Full or Part time. Accounts available NOW throughout Luzerne & Lackawanna counties. We guarantee $5,000 to $200,000 in annual billing. Investment Required. We’re ready – are you? For more info call 570-824-5774 Jan-Pro.com
630 Money To Loan “We can erase your bad credit 100% GUARANTEED.” Attorneys for the Federal Trade Commission say they’ve never seen a legitimate credit repair operation. No one can legally remove accurate and timely information from your credit report. It’s a process that starts with you and involves time and a conscious effort to pay your debts. Learn about managing credit and debt at ftc. gov/credit. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC.
700 MERCHANDISE 708
Antiques & Collectibles
BARBIE DOLL Little Debbie collector’s doll 1995 never out of original box $35.. Rising Star Barbie with musical CD collector’s doll 1998 never out of original box. $30.. Wonderful X-mas gifts. 570-262-0770.
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Appliances
COUNTERTOP RANGE Kenmore, electric. Stainless steel, 4 burner with center grill. $200. 570-675-0248 Washer and Dryer. Maytag. White. Good condition. $200. Call 570-474-0753
522
Education/ Training
570-301-3602
CALL US! TO JUNK YOUR CAR
710
TEACHER We are looking for qualified, dedicated individuals to join the Head Start Team – Full Time Teacher is needed. BS Early Childhood Development degree required. Visit our website at www.lchs.hsweb.org for details. Classroom Substitute positions are also available at all sites in Luzerne and Wyoming Counties. Applicants must possess current PA State Police Criminal Clearance, FBI Fingerprints and Child Abuse History Clearance; Send Resume/Cover letter and 3 Written Letters of Reference to LCHS, ATTN: Human Resources, PO Box 540, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703-0540. Email LCHSHumanResources@hsweb.org; Fax #570-8296580. E.O.E. M/F/V/H. NO PHONE CALLS
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 30, 2011
6 lots available at Memorial Shrine Cemetery. $2,400. Call 717-774-1520 SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY
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Clothing
JACKET ladies leather jacket with fox tail fur hood $100. Size small mans Waltham watch $200. Vintage tweed Persian wool swing coat ex $250. Hot pink formal gown $99. 570-735-5087
728
Commercial/ Industrial Equipment
HOBART WM5 commercial undercounter dishwasher with hot water booster runs good. $700. 793-3389
732
Exercise Equipment
TREADMILL, Lifestyle, excellent condition 8 mph, incline, time & mile meter, electric. $200. 570-902-5244
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Furniture & Accessories
BAKERS RACK hunter green, metal, 2 drawers $125. 570-239-6011 DINING ROOM SET Oak by Broyhil. table, 2 leafs, 5 chairs, lighted china cabinet, buffet 2 wall mirrors $400. 570-675-0248
FURNISH FOR LESS
* NELSON * * FURNITURE * * WAREHOUSE * Recliners from $299 Lift Chairs from $699 New and Used Living Room Dinettes, Bedroom 210 Division St Kingston Call 570-288-3607
Wanna make a speedy sale? Place your ad today 570829-7130. PUB STYLE kitchen set 2 chairs with backs & round table with 2 drop leafs. Solid walnut. Excellent condition, just purchased end of September. Moving Paid $159. sell $125. 570-406-4523. SOFA 84”, 2 recliners built in, beige$75; TV 42” Sony Wega LCD- $50. 570-655-0211 WARDROBE, metal extra closet space in your home $50. COUCH, green, has recliner in both ends of couch. $50. ANTIQUE couch & chair, floral print. $75. Queen ann chair, light green, $50. 570-446-8672
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Medical Equipment
Mini Jazzy Chair new batteries Needs repair ($75 price of batteries only) 474-5683
758 Miscellaneous TOM TOM G.P.S Home & Car Charger $70 655-2548 CANDLE FRAGRANCE OILS, priced less than 1/2 of wholesale. $20. Box of assorted piller candle molds, variety of shapes & sizes $30. 2 bags of 2 oz votive molds 50 per bag $10. Portable Display shelf for craft shows $35. 81 piece Reed & Barton silverware set new in box. (Richmond Hill pattern.) $60.822-6184
FREE AD POLICY
The Times Leader will accept ads for used private party merchandise only for items totaling $1,000 or less. All items must be priced and state how many of each item. Your name address, email and phone number must be included. No ads for ticket sales accepted. Pet ads accepted if FREE ad must state FREE. One Submission per month per household. You may place your ad online at timesleader.com, or email to classifieds@ timesleader.com or fax to 570-831-7312 or mail to Classified Free Ads: 15 N. Main Street, WilkesBarre, PA. Sorry no phone calls.
HANDBAG & CHANGE PURSE, Dooney & Bourke, $200. Ladies shoes & sneakers, size 8, medium, 7 pairs, $100 for all, negotiable. Chair-pads, 4 black micro-fiber $25. Droid, Verizon cell phone, 3 back covers, $100. 570-855-3363
796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise BUYING COINS, gold, silver & all coins, stamps, paper money, entire collections worth $5,000 or more. Travel to your home CASH paid. Marc 1-800-488-4175
NEED CASH? We Buy:
Gold & Gold coins, Silver, Platinum, old bills, Watches, Old Costume Jewelry, Diamonds, Gold Filled, Sterling Silver Flatware, Scrap Jewelry, Military items, old Tin & Iron Toys, Canadian coins & paper money, most foreign money (paper/coin). PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR GOLD & SILVER COINS FROM VERY GOOD, VERY FINE & UNCIRCULATED. Visit our new location @ 134 Rt. 11, Larksville next to WOODY’S FIRE PLACE & PRO FIX.
We make house calls!
Buyer & seller of antiques! We also do upholstering. 570-855-7197 570-328-3428
VITO’S & GINO’S Wanted: Junk Cars & Trucks Highest Prices Paid!!
“NASCAR family album” stories & mementos of America’s racing family. Great book for racing fan. $15. 570-655-9474 OXYGEN TANK – travel size, 2500 psi $50. Cannister set back & white with Sunflowers $20. Carousel ceramic egg shape musical with water globe & horses inside water, Play “Entertainer” $20 Antique cottage cookie jar Japan china $75. 570-675-0248
FREE PICKUP
288-8995
800 PETS & ANIMALS 810
TV Samsung LED 3D Smart 55”, 2-sets 3D glasses, manufacture warranty, less than 1-year old, $999. 288-3352 UTILITY TRAILER: 2000 lb. capacity with treated wood box, almost new. $500. 836-8080. VHS MOVIES children’s Olsen twins 3 pack $30. 5 Disney movies $45. HONDA CAR RIMS 4 pair 15” will fit any model Accord, Civic ^ Del-Sol cars. Brand new $300 or OBO. 570-239-6011 WHEELS & TIRE SET (4) five spoke with mounted tires for Ford Windstar p21565r16 $300. 570-696-2212
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Musical Instruments
ORGAN, Hammond Spinet Model #7182 $100 (needs Tuning) 570-474-5683 PIANO B. Squire Upright Vintage 1938 by Kemble Piano. Very good condition. $100. 570-474-5705
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Televisions/ Accessories
TV Phillips 32” HD wide screen, flat front, tube $75. 570-696-0187 TV Sony Trinitron 46” tube. Very good condition. $50. 570-855-9221
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Tickets
BUS TRIPS
RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
12/4, 1:00 pm Show Orch. $156 12/9,1 :00 pm Show 2nd Mezz. $91 12/11,2:00 pm Show, Orch. $156 12/16,1:00 pm Show 2nd Mezz. $91 12/17 11:30am Show Orch. $156 2nd Mezz. $121
DECK THE HALLS WINE TOUR at Seneca Lake Sat. 12/3. $186 per couple Receive a Free Christmas Wreath
NEW YORK CITY SHOPPING
12/4 & 12/10 Only $35 BASKETBALL AT MSG 12/10 DUKE VS. WASHINGTON PITTSBURGH VS. OKLAHOMA STATE $85 or $115
COOKIE’S TRAVELERS 570-815-8330 570-558-6889
cookiestravelers.com
Selling Your Furniture? Do it here in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130
Cats
815
Dogs
WYOMING COUNTY
YORKIES
Registered. Ready to go by Christmas. Taking deposits. Small $750 to $850. Pictures available. 570-436-5083 570-788-2963
CATS
DON’T BE FOOLED!
Demand the Best AKC Purebred Puppies. Find Breeders at:
www.puppybuyerinfo.com 820
Equestrian
MINIATURE DONKEYS
For sale to good homes. Visitors welcome. Make wonderful pets. 570-925-2848 after 6pm leave message.
845
Pet Supplies
FISH TANK. 29 gal. glass with oak stand, hood, heater, filter, air pump, replacement filters, food, test kit, etc. $175 540-814-6167
900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
Dogs
PAWS TO CONSIDER.... ENHANCE YOUR PET CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE Call 829-7130 Place your pet ad and provide us your email address This will create a seller account online and login information will be emailed to you from gadzoo.com “The World of Pets Unleashed” You can then use your account to enhance your online ad. Post up to 6 captioned photos of your pet Expand your text to include more information, include your contact information such as e-mail, address phone number and or website.
MINI-SCHNAUZER PUPPIES - ACA
1 male & 1 female. 570-239-9544
Blueberry Hill. 3 bedroom ranch. Large lot with pool. $339,500 No Realtors For more details call 570-406-1128
DURYEA
NOT IN FLOOD ZONE 319 Bennett Street For Sale by Owner Two story, 2-unit home. Live in one unit rent the other to pay mortgage or great investment property. Small fenced-in yard and detached garage.
$65,000 Negotiable Call Tara 570-430-1962
MOUNTAINTOP
New Listing For Sale By Owner 2+ acre lot. 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, 2 story home. Hardwood floors. New roof. Large detached garage. Crestwood area school district. $69,000. Needs some TLC. Call 570-868-8223
PLAINS
KEYSTONE SECTION 9 Ridgewood Road
TOTAL BEAUTY 1 ACRE- PRIVACY Beautiful ranch 2
bedrooms, huge modern kitchen, big TV room and living room, 1 bath, attic for storage, washer, dryer & 2 air conditioners included. New Roof & Furnace Furnished or unfurnished. Low Taxes! Reduced $115,900
570-885-1512
Find Something? Lose Something? Get it back where it belongs with a Lost/Found ad! 570-829-7130
912 Lots & Acreage
7 weeks old. 4 black, $50 each. 2 yellow, 1 white, $100 each. Call 570-836-1090
796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise
796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise
570-735-1487 WE PAY THE MOST IN CASH
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Newly renovated, great neighborhood. Non smoking. Oak floors, new carpet in master bedroom. new windows, bath & shower. Stove & fridge, dishwasher. Off street parking, coin-op laundry. $575 + gas, electric & water. References required. No pets. 570-779-4609 or 570-407-3991 KINGSTON 595 MARKET ST
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2 bedroom, 1st floor. Large eat in kitchen, fridge, electric stove, large living room, w/w carpeting, master bedroom with custom built in furniture. Ample closet space. Front/back porches, off street parking, laundry room available. No dogs, smoking, water, sewer, garbage paid. $525/mo + gas, electric, security, lease, credit, background check. (570) 696-3596
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347 Hanover St. Large 1 bedroom, 1st floor, wall to wall carpet, eat-in kitchen with appliances, washer & dryer hookup, porch & shared yard. $395/mo + utilities & security. New energy efficient gas furnace. Pet Friendly. Call 570-814-1356
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152 Elizabeth Street Spacious 2 bedroom apartment with ample closet space. Off street parking. All utilities and appliances included. No pets. $795 + lease & security. Call 570-510-7325
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Newly renovated, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen, stove, & fridge included washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking. Heat & water included. $875. per month + security deposit. Credit check & references. Cell 917-753-8192
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15 & 17 E. Carey St Clean 2nd floor, modern 1 bedroom apartments. Stove, fridge, heat & hot water included. No pets. Off street parking. $490-$495 + security, 1 yr lease Call 570-822-6362 570-822-1862 Leave Message
PLYMOUTH
Large 2 bedroom 1 bath, ground floor. $545 per month + security. Landlord pays most utilities. Cats OK with pet deposit. 310-431-6851
SHAVERTOWN
2nd story 1 bedroom apartment. Garage parking. Back porch. Washer dryer. $575 + utilities & security. Call 570-406-4073
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Modern 1st floor efficiency. $275 + security & utilities. No pets. Call 570-822-2032
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Available immediately, 2nd floor, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, refrigerator and stove, off-street parking, no pets, living room & kitchen. $385/month, plus utilities, & security. Call 570-287-0451 or 570-239-3897
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203 Delaware Ave. Out of flood zone. 4 rooms, no pets, no smoking, off street parking. Includes heat, water, sewer, fridge, stove, w/d. High security bldg. 1st floor or 2nd floor 570-655-9711
WEST PITTSTON
East Packer Avenue 2 bedroom Townhouse with full basement, 1 bath, off street parking. $625/mo + utilities. No Pets. 570-2831800 M-F, 570-3886422 all other times
LUZERNE
41 Mill Street. Convenient to Cross Valley, large 2 bedroom, 2nd floor, large living room with ceiling fan, large bath with shower, utility room with washer & dryer, large closets professionally organized, off street parking, no smoking $595 + utilities. 570-288-3438
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POTTER COUNTY 11 wooded acres borders state forest near Keating Summit. Electric, road frontage, perc, perfect for cabin. Owner financing. 800-668-8679.
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14+ acres, Rt. 29 Noxen, bordering StateGame Lands. Great for hunting or private home site. Low taxes. $105,000. Please call 570-690-5951
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Second floor, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, appliances, air conditioning, heat & hot water, no smoking or pets. $625/ mo. 570-735-8939
WILKES-BARRE
9 Sycamore St. (off W. Chestnut near General Hospital) Clean 1st floor, 1 bedroom, bath. Appliances with range, fridge, microwave, includes water and sewage. Section 8 welcome. No smoking or pets. Security $475 + utilities. 570-829-1253 570-817-5345 (c)
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Downtown. Unique, modern. 2,300 sq ft NY Loft style apartment. Oak hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, high ceilings. 12 bedrooms, 2 full baths. New tiled kitchen, living room & great room. Fireplace. Front / rear entrance with deck. Water incl. $1,500. 570-821-0435
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2 to 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, fully renovated, gas/electric heat, off street parking, washer/dryer hookup, no pets, $850/month, plus utilities, security, and lease required. Call 570-675-5916
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CLARKS GREEN - Custom brick home surrounded by nearly 2 beautiful acres. Features new granite countertops, tile floor, central air, plus large family room w/stone fp & wet bar, cherry kit cabinets, formal DR, Mst suite and relaxing screened-in porch! MLS#11-3032 MARION 585-0602 $499,500
WAVERLY WONDER - Entertain in style in this elegant 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home on over 3 acres with 3 levels of finished living space and heated in-ground pool with spa and fountain. Virtual Tour! www.1012windemerecircle.com MLS#11-2011 KIM 585-0606 or URSULA 585-0618 $695,000
CLARKS SUMMIT - Gorgeous new construction! Gourmet kitchen w/ granite counters, ss appliances. 4 BR, 2.5 BA , central A/C, gas fireplace in Fam Rm, Mst BR suite, & deck. On over 1/2 acre lot. A must see! MLS#11-3654 ELIZABETH 585-0608 $395,000
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CLARKS SUMMIT - Fabulous all brick ranch home on 3 acre setting. Finished lower level has 4th bedroom, family room, workshop with wood stove. MLS#11-3384 URSULA 585-0618 or KIM 585-0606 $275,000
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GREENFIELD TWP - 3 bedroom ranch on level lot move in condition. Hardwood floors. Home qalifies for rural housing. MLS#11-2892 EDNA 585-0610 $159,000
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Locals shine in Turkey Classic Birchwood Tennis and Fitness Club hosted a tournament for youth players over the holiday weekend Over 75 of the top junior tennis players in northeast Pennsylvania participated in the Birchwood Turkey Classic Junior Tennis Championships. There were eight age divisions in the USTA sanctioned District event. Allie Pusateri of Clarks Summit and Colin Strunk of Pocono Mountain won the Girls and Boys 18 and Under divisions. In the quarterfinals, Pusateri fought back a strong challenge from Mariah Wardius of Easton. After losing the first set 3-6, she found her strong forehand and won the second, 6-4. The third set would be decided by a match tie-breaker (to 10 points) which Pusateri won, 13-11. In the finals, she defeated Lindsey Tennis of Philadelphia, 6-3, 6-1. Colin defeated Matt Todaro of North Pocono in the final, 6-3, 6-2. Pete Kazmierczak of Old Forge, continued his dominance of the 14 and Under division. Ranked second in the District, Kazmierczak advanced to the finals without losing a set. In the final, he played Tony Kutz of Clarks Summit who won two dramatic three-set matches to advance to the final. In the quarterfinals, Kutz lost the first set, 2-6, to good friend and practice partner, Bailey Harris of Dalton. Kutz re-grouped, won the second set, 7-5, and dominated the match tie break, 10-3. In the semi finals, Kutz again found himself down a set, 3-6, then won the second and scraped out the win, 10-8, in the match tie break. Nathalie Joanlanne of Dallas, Brian Langieri of See Birchwood , Page 3
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Area high school basketball teams prepare for the start of their upcoming season. BY ROBERT TOMKAVAGE
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Natasha Pacholec gets ready for the Lackawanna Trail High School girls basketball season.
The boys’ basketball season will begin shortly for Abington Heights, Lackawanna Trail and Lakeland school districts. While the Comets and Lions will attempt to repeat last season’s success, Lakeland will look to move into contender status. Abington Heights The Comets finished last season with a 16-13 record. In postseason play, they were defeated in overtime by Allentown Central Catholic in the first round of the PIAA Class AAA boys’ basketball tournament. They lost starting guards Justin Klingman and Trip Lenahan, along with center Derek Kraack and forward Zach Morano from last year’s squad. The lone returning starter is sophomore guard J.C. Show. Head coach Ken Bianchi expects seniors Pat Calvey and John Vassil, along with junior Kevin Elwell to provide depth in the backcourt.
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Sophomore guard J.C. Show is the lone returning starter on the Abington Heights High School basketball team.
Senior Dalton Coldwater, along with juniors Jason Bamford and T.J. Murray, should see significant time in the frontcourt. Bianchi will count on Show and the senior class to lead the Comets this season. Show excelled as a freshman, but likely will attract more double teams this season. “He will be the focus of everyone’s attention,” Bianchi said. “Defenses will be predicated on stopping him until other players step up. He will be a little more PHOTO COURTESY OF ALICE STUFFLE mature this year, hopefully that translates into more wins.” Matt Lochen will return at guard for Bianchi has been pleased with Lackawanna Trail.
the preseason practices despite some early injuries. “They have been working hard,” he said of his players. “The only downside is that we’ve had some injuries that have prevented us from seeing what some of the new players can do.” As far as overall expectations, it’s the same every year for Abington Heights under Bianchi. “We want to win our league and make the playoffs,” he said. “After that, whatever happens, happens.” Bianchi expects Scranton to be See Basketball , Page 2
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petitors,” Calder said. “Their decision-making is improving daily, and this is helping them grow into The Abington Heights and driven competitors.” Lackawanna Trail High School Senuk, Slocum and Berardelli wrestling teams are optimistic as are the team’s captains. the start of the season approaches. “Each of these young men apAbington Heights plied to be a team captain, and After missing team district they have exhibited leadership duals last season, the Abington qualities through summer team Heights wrestling team prepares camp and pre-season training,” to improve on last year’s mark. Calder said. Wrestling coach Chris Calder Freshmen Jimmy Fayocavitz will lead the Comets into the and Zach Manasek also join the 2011-12 season in his second year team and will try to help the as head coach. Comets improve on last season’s “Our goals for this season are losing record. to compete for league and district “We need to improve on our titles,” Calder said. “We are lookFILE PHOTO Eric Laytos, who laced seventh last season at the state tournament, will return to toughness and team unity,” Calder ing to have good to great persaid “If we can wrestle tougher, formances every time we take the wrestle this season for Lackawanna Trail. we will have great performances, mat.” and that will put us in contention bers in moving the program topushing themselves to be better Calder is optimistic about this to attain our team and personal ward its goals.” athletes and better people.” season because of his athletes’ Despite the Comets’ the losses, goals.” The Comets lost a few seniors effort to improve their abilities. The Comets’ season begins at 7 Calder said the team has a solid “We have a solid group of wres- from last year’s team including p.m. Dec. 14 at Pittston Area group of returning starters intlers in the room this year, and we James Fruehan and Morgan High School. cluding senior Dylan Berardelli, are continuing to get kids out for Craig. Both qualified for states “One wrestler is not going to be juniors Josh Slocum, Nick Senuk last season. the program that would not have able to carry this team,” Calder and Mike Carr and sophomores “All of the seniors that graducome out in years past,” Calder Greg Pascale and Mat Carr. ated last year were big,” Calder said. “The best part is seeing the “They are maturing into comsaid. “They were valuable memkids step up to the challenge of See Wrestling , Page 2 BY JOE BARESS Abington Journal Correspondent
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With a new season quickly approaching the Abington Heights, Lakeland and Lackawanna Trail High School girls basketball teams are hoping to build on the progress the players made last year with a goal of post season success. Abington Heights Coming off a season that saw his Lady Comets capture the PIAA District 2 Class AAAA title and gain experience in the state playoffs, veteran head coach Vince Bucarelli is looking to a mix of veterans and newcomers in order to keep moving forward. “We are looking to our guards to be our building blocks,” Bucarelli said recently, referring to senior guards and returning starters Lauren Hoyt and Tiffany O’Donnell. “They are two of the best in our league, and give us a great perimeter presence.” While their most experienced position group may be on the perimeter, the Lady Comets are looking to build depth out of an enthusiastic group of post players. Senior Devin Gerber will team with juniors Katherine Rosencrance and Melanie Coles at the forward spots, with sophomores Breanna Toro and Chloe Shook bringing energy and depth to the center spot. Sophomore Catie Nealon will also contribute from the guard spot. “We certainly hope to be strong on the boards, because we have a bunch of kids who can play in those spots,” said Bucarelli, who is entering his 30th season at the helm of the Lady Comets program. “Our roster has three seniors, four juniors and eight sophomores so we have a good mix of players with experience and younger players who are looking to make a mark.” Lakeland With a familiar face at the head of the program, getting back to the district playoffs is the top goal of the season for the Lady Chiefs. Fans of the program may recognize new head coach Pat Walton, who spent over a decade with the Lakeland boys basketball program as both an assistant coach and head coach. As he takes over his new role, the familiar face will keep a familiar feel to his program as the team aims to improve on a 10-23 overall record from 20102011. “We aren’t going to make any drastic changes in our style of play…we are just doing some finetuning,” Walton said of the game plan for this season. “It’s going to be a fast, up-tempo game plan.” “We don’t have many centers, but we have lots of girls who can make plays on the run.” Seniors Allison Kraky and Dana Prudente bring experience to the guard spots, with juniors Alissa Steier and Megan Tweedy joined See Girls, Page 3
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Lackawanna College is bowl bound The Lackawanna College Athletic Department has accepted a bid from the Salt City Bowl Committee to have its football team play in the bowl’s third annual contest. The game will be played Saturday, Dec. 3 at Gowans Stadium, Hutchinson, Kansas. Lackawanna’s opponent will be Hutchinson Community College, a member of the Jayhawk Conference. Kickoff for this event is scheduled for 1:07 p.m. CST. This matchup will be the first time that Lackawanna and Hutchinson have met on the gridiron. The Falcons will enter the game with a 7-3 overall record and a 3-3 record in the Northeast Football Conference, while Hutchinson comes into the game with an 8-3 record and a 5-1 Jayhawk Conference record. Lackawanna will play in its ninth bowl game and its first against a Jayhawk Conference team. The Falcons are 2-6 in their first eight bowl games.
Lady Royals ready to take on Pacers The University of Scranton women’s basketball team will play its home opener against Marywood University today, Nov/ 30 at 7 p.m. at the Long Center. The University of Scranton enters the game with an overall record of 1-3 while Marywood enters with a 4-1 record, having won four straight outings. Tickets for tonight’s game are $5 for adults (ages 18-61) and $3 for senior citizens and children ages 8-17.
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Lions lend a helping hand Members of the Lackawanna Trail High School Basketball Team volunteered their services at the annual Family to Family event in Scranton. Matt Decker, Aidan Holmes, Dalton Mecke, Addison Hoffman and Ross Fauquier, shown from left, were on hand to distribute and help the familes get food to their cars. The students were part of the massive effort to help deliver over 3,500 turkeys to families inScranton.
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Continued from Page 1 said. “We need all the guys in the room working together to improve each other day in and day out.” Lackawanna Trail The Lackawanna Trail Lions will look to build off the strength of their returning wrestlers after losing just one senior from last year’s team. Lackawanna Trail head coach Jeff Stauffer will enter his fourth year coaching the Lions. “I enjoy wrestling, but I just enjoy the kids most of all,” Stauffer said. “They’re a good group.” The Lions lost senior leader Chris Dixon from last year’s team. “He carried us through a lot of situations and he was a good leader on the team,” Stauffer said. “It hurts to lose him.” Despite losing Dixon, seniors Eric Laytos, Caleb
Darling, Marvess Rosiak and Ben Lehman return to the Lackawanna Trail lineup. “This group of seniors has been together for a very long time since first grade,” Stauffer said. “This is a big year for them and it’s their last hurrah.” With a slate of experienced wrestlers, Stauffer believes the Lions can improve on last season’s 4-4 record. Stauffer would also like to help his seniors advance far into the postseason. “I’d love to see all of them get to states,” Stauffer said. “A lot of them have dreamed it for years.” Laytos won the state tournament as a sophomore, but placed seventh last season. “You can’t take anything away from a kid who places at states,” Stauffer said. “Maybe he learned some lessons along the way where he could come back and win again.” Laytos is the only returning starter who made it to
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the top contender for the league title, but thinks Delaware Valley, Scranton Prep and West Scranton will also be near the top of the standings. The Comets open their season at home against Holy Cross on Dec. 9 at 7:15 p.m. Lackawanna Trail The Lions finished last season with a 15-11 record, winning the Lackawanna League Division III all-season championship and advancing to the District 2 Class AA playoffs before losing to Hanover Area. They lost starting point guard David Boslough, starting forward Tanner Holmes and key reserve player Mason Mecke from last year’s team. They return three starters in 7-foot-1 inch senior center Stephen Miller, along with senior guards Matt Lochen and Lyle Sweppenheiser. Senior Nick Sujkowski is expected to take over at point guard while sophomore Matt Flynn will start at forward. Freshman Tyler Rzucidlo and Ross Fauquier will be counted on for production off the bench. Head Coach Andrew Kettle will rely on Miller to carry the load on both ends of the court. “He was the player of the year in our division last season,” Kettle said. “He’s the guy we’re going to go to.” While Kettle lists Blue Ridge, Montrose, Lakeland and Elk Lake as teams that should be in contention for the division title, he thinks it will be very competitive as a whole. “Nobody really stands out as a favorite,” he said. “Every game will be a tough battle. I think it is wide open for anyone to win.” Kettle would like to build on last year’s success and get to the next level this season.
Center Stephen Miller will return to the Lackawanna Trail High School basketball team this season.
“Every year our goal is to win the league championship,” he said. “We have the target on our backs this year from winning the title a year ago. We want to defend our title and, hopefully, have more success in the district playoffs than we’ve had in the past, but we know it won’t be easy.” According to Kettle, the team has been hit by the injury and illness bug during pre-season practices. “We’re trying to do the best we can while dealing with the injuries,” he said. “We’re hoping to get healthy before our first game.” The Lions open their season on the road at Tunkhannock on Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. Lakeland The Chiefs lost only one starter, center Steve Munley, from last year’s team that finished 9-14 and lost to Dunmore in the Lackawanna League Division II qualifying tournament for the district playoffs. Junior guards Eric Grabowski and Kyle
States, but Stauffer believes a few more can make it to the state tournament this season. “The fact that they’ve all been together this long, I think, breeds that and drives the guys that haven’t gotten there to get there,” Stauffer said. After finishing third in the district in junior high, freshman Cooper Rosiak joins the team this season. “He’s a really tough kid and he has followed the legacy of his brother with all the other seniors,” Stauffer said. Stauffer said the team members’ greatest character traits include their bond on and off the wrestling mat and their dedication to the sport. “This group is kind of like a big family,” Stauffer said. “They work really hard and that’s their biggest attribute.” Lackawanna will start its season against Blue Ridge High School at 6:45 p.m. Dec. 19 at home.
Kiehart return as three-year starters. Senior Mike Striefsky will start at center while junior Tyler Brady and senior Alex Filarsky will fill the other starting spots. Senior guards J.J. Rojenches, Ryan Nichols and Fred Tolerico, along with junior forward Tyler Piatt and junior center Colby Clauss-Walton, also saw significant action last season. Head coach Dave Rosenkrans is happy with the depth on his team. “We have a nice mix of players,” he said. “Eric and Kyle are pretty good at getting to the basket, Ryan and Alex are good spot-up shooters and the rest of the guys are role players that can do a lot of good things.” Kiehart led the league in scoring the last two years and is one of the reasons Rosenkrans is optimistic the Chiefs can be an improved team this season. Rosenkrans has been pleased with the effort of his players in pre-season practices. “Most of the guys have been with me for three of four years, so they are familiar with our system,” he said. “We’re trying to become hard to scout by mixing up defenses. The biggest things we have to improve are rebounding and freethrow shooting. Last year, we shot about 50 percent from the line. I think if we can improve to around 70 percent, we will win a lot more close games.” While last year’s improvement in wins was a start, Rosenkrans wants more from his team this season. “The past few seasons, we were young and trying to improve,” he said. “This year, we want to compete for the league title. The nice thing about our league is that it’s so competitive; we should be able to play well against every team.” He lists Lackawanna Trail, Montrose and Blue Ridge as some of the top competition for the title. The Chiefs open their season at home against Valley View on Dec. 12 at 7:15 p.m.
The women’s soccer AllRegion Team was recently announced by Region XV and four Fashion Institute of Technology from the State University of New York Tigers made appearances on the team. Fashion Institute of Technology finished its inaugural season with a 4-5-1 overall record and a 3 seed in the regional tournament. Brittany Sheeran was named to the first team. Making an appearance on the second team was midfielder Briana Marquit and defenders Faranak Shahryary and Kathryn Fox. Fox, an Abington Heights High School graduate, and Shahryary played a huge role in allowing only 17 goals in 10 games (1.7 per game). The two center backs were a dominant presence in the defensive third, using both their height and foot skills to foil most attacks on net, and they had a combined total of eightblocked shots. According to the school’s website, Head Coach D.J. Bevivino said, “I am very pleased that Region XV recognized four of our players to the All-Region team in our
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inaugural season. The girls that made the first and second team truly do belong on that list, appearing alongside players from the Monroe team which is ranked second in the Nation. I am very proud of these girls for their hard work and dedication. However, I think that soccer, being a team sport, it is through everyone’s effort on the FIT team that we had the success on the field that we did; and I truly feel our team was full of talent and any one of them could have made the first or second team.”
Community Box Scores Bowling Alley Cats Bowling League scores from November 15: Team Standings: Siamese-27.5, Bobcats-27, Lynx-26, Manx-26, Wildcats-25.5, Tigers-22, Calicos-19, Ghost-3 High Individual Game: Barb Borek-180, Anna Aten-173, Andrea Jones-166 High Individual Series: Anna Aten-473, Barb Borek-467, Bette Connell-445 High Team Game: Tigers-688, Bobcats-679, Lynx-663 High Team Series: Tigers-2008, Siamese-1934,
Lynx-1916 Stitchers Bowling, week 12 MidValley Printing leads over Home Town Animal Hospital by 1/2 point. Idle Hour Lanes is in third place. High games were Kathy Zielinski with a 212, Michalene Davis 200, Brittany Algieri 194. High series for the week were Zielinski and Sherry Wall with 531. Those interested in submitting scores to the Abington Journal’s Community Box Scores can email their league’s information to news@theabingtonjournal.com
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ographic” and “Science News.” In addition, we receive daily newspapers and three weekly newspapers. And here’s something you may not have known. Our library has museum passes for you and your family that will admit you free to both the Everhart Museum and the Children’s Museum at the Steamtown Mall. The library also carries a what library would be number of DVDs, videos complete without referand CDs. ence books? We have over We also have four com500 reference works. Do puters available , a copying you enjoy reading magaand fax service for which zines and newspapers? there is a minimal fee . Well, our library subAnd when the time comes scribes to more than 30 to deal with federal taxes, types of magazines; you we have IRS forms. can f ind weekly news If perchance, what magazines, ones that focus you’re looking for isn’t in on entertainment, chilour library, it may well be dren’s favorites, hunting, available at one of the othsports, women’s favorites, er six libraries in our counconsumer issues, and of course, the “National Ge- ty library system or any
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Remember the Dalton Library I’d like to suggest a quick trivia game that you and your family can play right now. It’s called Dalton’s Treasure Chest and features interesting facts about our library. Do you know how many adult books you can f ind at our library? Aproximately 10,000. How about children’s books? 10,000. In addition, there are 1,000 talking books in our collection, both adult and children’s, and, of course,
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on the perimeter by sophomore Natalie Tuffy. In the post, senior Nicole Davitt will team with junior Jodie Virbitsky and sophomore Breann ClaussWalton to give the team a strong inside presence. “We’re trying to play to our strengths, and that means getting up and down the floor quickly,” Walton said of his roster. “The players we have fit in that style very well, and we think we can be in the mix in our division this season.” When asked about a particular area of focus for his team during the preseason, Walton pointed to the strength and conditioning work that his players have logged in recent months as being an advantage heading into the season. “I really need to praise our team’s effort in the weight room and in conditioning and thank our strength and conditioning staff for the great work they have done,” Walton said of his team’s offseason work. “I know how hard our girls have worked on conditioning and we expect that to be a strength for us this season.” Lackawanna Trail After doubling his win total from the previous season in his first year, Lackawanna Trail head coach Errol Mannick is looking to continue the trend of building and improving in his second campaign. “Our girls worked hard last year to build strengths in their fundamentals, and
we are continuing to develop in that direction this year,” Mannick said “We have a lot of girls who will be in the mix for playing time.” Running an offense that features lots of fast break plays, the Lions will look to junior Gabby Sunseri and sophomore Shannon Jones to run the show from the point guard position. “We don’t know who our primary point guard will be at this moment, but both girls have shown hustle and determination in practice,” Mannick said of the position. “We like what we have there going forward.” Junior Brianna Smarkusky will anchor the offense from the center position, with senior Clarissa Eggleston adding strength in the post at forward. The team will also feature a pair of capable shooting guards in senior Natasha Pacholec and sophomore Shelby Croasdale. “We plan on being uptempo and featuring fast breaks as a major part of our offense,” said Mannick of his system. “That means lots of girls will get a chance to play.” When asked for a particular highlight of the preseason, Mannick praised the effort by his team to build on its strengths and to continue adapting to his systems. “Last year we made a lot of progress, but this season we are adapting to more and more of the things that will put us where we want to be,” the second-year coach said. “We had 10 wins last season, and we want to surpass that this season.”
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one of the 2000 participating Pennsylvania libraries. The library staff can request the item you’d like and it will be delivered to our library. Furthermore, your library card also allows you to borrow items from our local university libraries (Keystone College, University of Scranton, Marywood and Penn State/Worthington Campus). There are story hours, school kids’ activities such as reading programs, creative arts; teenage reading programs, an adult book discussion group and a variety of game times for those interested in playing bridge, Mah-Jong and euchre. Lest I forget, as December approaches, remember that the preschool story hour is every Tuesday at 1 p.m. and the Kreative Kids program, held on Mondays from 4 to
5 p.m. continue until the week of Dec. 19. MahJong, Mondays at 10:30 a.m.; bridge, Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. and euchre, Thursday at 10:15 a.m., devotees continue to gather most weeks. Check with Janet Geeza at 564.2014 to see if any changes have occurred. December will be a busy time for all of us. If you are searching for a Christmas, Hanukkah or holiday gift for a person who seems to have everything, why not consider making a gift to the Dalton Community Library in that person’s honor? It’s a unique gift that will honor your friend and definitely benef it our library. Mary Keenan Hart is chairperson of the Friends of the Dalton Community Library. Reach her or the library staff with questions at 570.563.2014 or visit www.lclshome.org/dalton.
Baptist Bible will donate proceeds from games Free T-shirts, prizes and special entertainment will be featured today, Nov. 30, at two special home Baptist Bible College basketball games. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales that evening will benefit the Ronald McDonald House in Scranton. The Lady Defenders take on Cedar Crest College in the Phelps Student Center at 6 p.m. The contest is followed by the Defenders game against Marywood University at 8 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $2 per person. The first 100 fans will receive a T-shirt. Prizes will be awarded during the night, with basketball trivia contests and a half-court shootout competition. For details, call David Bowlin at 586.2400.
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Twirlettes join forces with HS bands Members of the Double “R” Twirlettes performed with five different high school band fronts, including Abington Heights, Mid Valley, Valley View, Dunmore, and North Pocono during games and other events throughout the 2011 football season. The girls are students of Kathleen Y. Mercatili, director of the Double “R” Twirlettes.
Clarks Summit, and Jai Redkar of Clarks Summit, all finished second in their respective divisions (girls 16 and under, boys 12 and under, and boys 16 and under.) The next junior tournament at Birchwood is the Birchwood Holiday Classic, which will be held Dec. 26-28. Registration can be done online at usta.com. For more information about upcoming junior tournaments in northeast Pennsylvania call 586.4030.
Miners’ head coach resigns NEPA Miners head coach Dan LaMagna has hung up the coaching whistle as the NEPA Miners are reorganizing for the 2012 football season. The Miners have begun the search for a new head coach. Starting in 2007, LaMagna coached four of the NEPA Miners’ five seasons, winning 13 games in the first two seasons and advancing to the playoffs both times before Donnie Jackson-Bey coached the 2009 team to a 5-5 record. The following year, Jackson-Bey pursued coaching high school football with
the West Scranton Invaders. The Miners would expand business operations that season with Jason Muskey, a team sponsor and local business owner. The NEPA Miners attempted to bring in a new head coach from Tennessee in 2010, only to have LaMagna return to coaching as the new coach did not materialize. The Miners won only nine games the past two seasons, fielding a very young nucleus of players after rebuilding in 2010 as the area’s talent was spread between two teams in the same area.
“I had a wonderful experience coaching great local talent over four seasons with the Miners. I would consider a head coaching position at the high school level but, most likely, I will focus on the Miners’ front office with Jason, my work at Lackawanna College and family,” stated LaMagna. LaMagna also coached the Scranton Eagles and Southern Tier Green Machine to the playoffs in 2004 and 2005 and was an assistant coach at Valley View High School and Lackawanna College when he was not coaching semi-
professional football. The NEPA Miners will look to have a new head coach in place before the new year. Jason Muskey has set an agenda of expanding the board of directors, sponsorship and making a league decision by February. LaMagna is working on enhancing the game day experience, making it a true minor league event in 2012 with more entertainment, fan giveaways and game day music. The Miners will announce tryouts for 2012 shortly after the next head coach is named.
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held a Spa Night fundraiser for the “Light The Night Walk” benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The students and faculty presented a check for $1,000 to Thom Welby, chairman of the Light the Night Walk, and Pamela Formica, of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Included in the photo are, first row, from left, Jessica Flynn, Kelli Cuddey, Courtney Brown, Lorin Manning, Formica, Lois Vidra, cChairman of the Light the Night Walk Welby. Second row, Donna Schriver, Steve Weigelt, Heather Clementoni, Bob Drazba, Stephanie Munley and Kathleen Bird, Employer Relations Director at McCann.
Members of the Scranton Lions Club recently presented a check for $12,000 from the 77th Annual Dream Game to Mary Lou Wascavich, Executive Director of the Lackawanna Branch – Pa. Association for the Blind. This money will be used for the agency’s Prevention of Blindness Program, Visual Support Center and Client Support Services. Standing, left to right, are Karl Pfeiffenberger, Lions president; John Mesko, past president; Paula DePeters, Sharon Byrne, Dave Rudis, treasurer; Gary Lavelle and Scott Hiller. Seated, Nick Parise, Dream Game chairman; and Mary Lou Wascavich, Lions secretary and Executive Director of the Lackawanna Branch – Pa. Association for the Blind.
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The Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center held a week long “Pink Out” event in October to help raise monies to be donated to the American Cancer Society. The Cosmetology Department thanked parents, guardians, administration, teachers, staff and students who participated. A check for $1,005 was donated to the American Cancer Society. From left, are Elk Lake Elementary students Makenna Beardslee and Grant Davis.
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