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.com. The Skylake Gallery, a con- 570.586.3363. Since opening its Runner up: Nan Burti, RR4
verted former Methodist church, doors in September, Angels Gale- Box 4136, Dalton, 570.945.5139.
owned by William and Lauri ria has become a destination for
Chickillo, has earned a loyal fol- art lovers in the area. In addition PHOTOGRAPHER
lowing of clients in the last dec- to showcasing the works of own- Winner: Amanda Grace,
ade, boasting a mailing list of er Rosangela De Freitas and oth- 570.780.4050, amandagraceima-
close to 700 people. William cred- er artists during the week, the ges.com. Last year’s runner up,
ited the gallery itself, which won gallery also started Second Fri- Amanda Grace Images, specializ-
days, which expanded to 13 loca- es in modern, colorful children’s
the award in 2010, as well as the
tions this month. “I think it’s not lifestyle photography and photo-
work displayed with the success.
just me, but everyone who has journalistic weddings. Grace said
“The space is created to look at
been displayed at Second Fri- she had always been interested in
art...it really is a professional gal- days,” De Freitas said, as to why photography, but her passion
ART GALLERY lery, geared for professional the gallery has earned so much grew 10 years ago after the birth
(tie) Winner: Skylake Gallery, work,” said William. success so quickly. of her first nephew, who she
Route 407, Fleetville, loved to photograph. She went
570.945.7000, Skylakegallery- (tie) Winner: Angels Galeria, 208 ABINGTON JOURNAL/DON MCGLYNN
ARTIST/PAINTER/ back to school for photography
Depot St, Clarks Summit, Winner (tie), Art Gallery: Sky-
SCULPTOR and began her business in 2007.
lake Gallery.
Winner: Valerie Kiser, www.va- “I take pride in delivering highly
leriekiser.com. Winning this artistic and nostalgic images,” offer a consistent level of quality
Winner (tie),
award for the third year in a row, said Grace. and a variety of work, and we
Art Gallery:
Angels Kiser said she has seen an out- serve the community with educa-
Galeria. pouring of support from the com- Runner up: Guy Cali, 1176 Wi- tional programs,” said artistic di-
Shown at left, munity over the years when it nola Rd, Clarks Summit, rector David Zarko. The theater
Rosangela comes to her work. That support 570.586.2500. will close its season May 8 with a
DeFreitas, helped give her the opportunity staging of “At Wit’s End,” May 4
owner. to launch Valerie Kiser Design THEATER GROUP to 8.
earlier this year, which specializ- Winner: Electric Theatre Com-
es in handmade, sustainable ap- pany, 326 Spruce St. 2nd floor,
parel, home décor and accesso- Scranton, 570.558.1515, http:// Runner up: Abington Youth
ries, and will be going nationwide electrictheatre.org/. A repeat Theatre, 222 Noble Rd, Clarks
this year. “This area is really winner, the company offers the Summit, 570.585.5300
great, they’ve always been very public100 performances yearly of
ABINGTON JOURNAL PHOTO/DON MCGLYNN supportive,” said Kiser. professional quality theater. “We See FLAVOR, Page 5
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570.254.9672, http://www.pa- Photog-
SOLO MUSICIAN house.com/Kavulich/index.asp. rapher:
Winner: Barbara Cohen, laugh- Currently serving his first term Amanda
ingheart@verizon.net. Cohen as state representative of the Grace
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began playing guitar at age 14. 114th District, Kavulich said he is
BAND Originally interested in folk mu- honored to be given this award.
Winner: Mace In Dickson, sic, she eventually moved on to “I’m here for the people, and for
www.maceindickson.com. Per- blues and rock and roll, and then the people to show their trust and
forming in one form or another jazz standards. She studied jazz support in me is an honor,” said
for close to 20 years, the band, vocal technique with Sheila Jor- Kavulich. “And, now it’s time to
made up of Dave Maciak, Brian dan and Nancy Morano, and gui- repay that trust, and to do what I
Sarafinko, Dan Williams, Bill Ba- tar with Bill Washer, and credited was elected to do and that’s serve
racaia, Carl Breese and Sarah J. her teachers, as well as the musi- the people of the 114th District SUBMITTED PHOTO
Williams, credited a loyal area fan cians who join her on stage for and Pennsylvania.” Winner, Solo
base with their longevity. “The performances, with winning this Musician:
Abington community has always award. “I always surround myself Runner up: Clarks Summit Barbara
been great about coming out to with the best players I can for any Borough Council President Ger- Cohen
see us,” said Sarafinko. As a way gig that I do,” said Cohen. rie Carey, 304 S. State St. Clarks
of repaying the community, Sara- Summit.
finko said the band tries to do 15 Runner up: Marko Marcinko,
to 20 benefit shows each year. For Scranton. HIGH SCHOOL TEAM
a list of upcoming performances Winner: Abington Heights
visit the band’s website. POLITICIAN Comets Baseball Team, 222 No-
Winner: State Rep. Sid Mi- ble Rd, Clarks Summit,
Runner up: Abington Heights chaels Kavulich, 802 S. Main St,
Marching Band, 222 Noble Rd, Taylor, 570.562.2350; 1038 Mont- See FLAVOR, Page 8
ABINGTON JOURNAL/FILE PHOTO
SUBMITTED PHOTO
ABINGTON JOURNAL FILE PHOTO
Winner, Artist/Painter/Sculptor: Val Kiser Winner, Band: Mace in Dickson. Shown, from left: Dave Maciack, Dan Williams, Brian
Sarafinko, Bill Baracaia and Sarah J. Williams.
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Community Library.
Shown, Children’s Librarian Mary Ann
McGrath, at children’s story hour.
Below, Winner, Theater Group:
Electric Theatre Company
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Winner, (tie) High School Female Athelete: Abington Heights’ Mag-

gie Fruehan, left, shoots over Wyoming Valley West’s Tara Zdan-
cewicz in a District 2 Girls 4A semifinal game at Scranton High
School.
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Plume.
Winner, (tie) Librarian: Sandy Longo and Leah

Ducato Rudolph, Abington Community Library.
Winner, (tie) High School Female Athlete: Abington Heights’ Joetta

Hashem, center, shoots between Wyoming Valley West defenders
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Boys Basketball Coach, 222 No- and hard work to be successful,” Winner, High
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ble Rd. Clarks Summit, said Fruehan. The senior said her School Male
570.585.5300 proudest achievement has been Athlete: Justin
winning districts in all three Klingman, Abing-
HIGH SCHOOL sports, at least once, during her ton Heights Bas-
Continued from Page 5 ketball, Baseball
MALE ATHLETE career.
570.585.5300. Winning the Class and Soccer.
Winner: Justin Klingman,
AAA championship in 2009, and Abington Heights High School (Tie) Winner: Joetta Hashem,
making it to the second round of Basketball, 222 Noble Rd. Clarks Abington Heights High School
the district playoffs in 2010, the Summit, 570.585.5300. Kling- Girls Basketball, 222 Noble Rd.
baseball team has experienced a man has had a lot of success on Clarks Summit, 570.585.5300. A
lot of success over the past few Abington Heights High School’s member of the basketball, volley-
years. Head coach Bill Zalewski basketball, soccer and baseball ball and softball teams for Abing-
credited it all to his team’s work teams. While he said his favorite ton Heights High School, Hash-
ethic. “The coach only does so sport is always the one currently em said she was “surprised and
much, it’s the players that really in season, his proudest moment honored” to be receiving this
dictate what the program is going has been being a part of the Class award. She credits a passion for
to do, and what direction it’s go- AAA 2009 championship base- her sports, and strong work ethic
ing to go,” said Zalewski. “I’m ex- with helping her become success-
ball team. “I was a sophomore,
tremely proud of every play- ful in all three.
and I got to be around a lot of
er….it’s a great honor.”
good players who were great
COLLEGE CAMPUS
leaders,” said Klingman. ABINGTON JOURNAL /STEPHANIE WALKOWSKI
Runner up: Abington Heights Winner: Keystone College, 1
Comets Football Team, 222 No- College Green, La Plume, Runner up, High
Runner up: James Fruehan,
ble Rd, Clarks Summit, 570.696.9511, www.keystone.e- School Male
Abington Heights High School
570.585.5300. du. Keystone Academy was origi- Athlete: James
Wrestling, 222 Noble Rd. Clarks
nally chartered by the Common- Fruehan, Abington
HIGH SCHOOL COACH Summit, 570.585.5300. A three Heights
wealth of Pennsylvania in 1868,
Winner: Bill Zalewski, Abing- -sport varsity athlete since his Football, Track and
with instruction beginning the
ton Heights High School Base- freshmen year at Abington Field and Wres-
following year in the local Baptist
ball Coach, 222 Noble Rd, Clarks Heights High School, Fruehan tling.
church in Factoryville. In 1870,
Summit, 570.585.5300. Entering credited his success to his invol- ground was broken on the cur-
his fourth season as head coach, vement in football, wrestling and rent site for the Academy’s first
Zalewski, a former pitching track and field. “Each one of them building, Harris Hall, named af-
coach for Lackawanna College, complements the other, and each ter John Howard Harris, first
Keystone College and Pittston one helps you get ready for the president of Keystone. Harris
Area, has helped turn the Comets other, both mentally and physi- Hall continues to serve Keystone
into Class AAA champions in cally,” said Freuhan. College today. Currently, the Col-
2009, and a serious contender lege offers 19 bachelor’s de-
each year. Upon taking over the HIGH SCHOOL grees,13 associate degrees and
team, Zalewski said he tried to FEMALE ATHLETE enrolls a diverse student body ABINGTON JOURNAL FILE PHOTO
create a sense of unity among the (tie) Winner: Maggie Fruehan, from throughout the U.S. and
players, which he feels has led to Abington Heights High School more than 10 countries. The Col-
their success. “I guess we just Girls Basketball, 222 Noble Rd. lege also participates in Division
tried to make it a family, and Clarks Summit, 570.585.5300. III athletics, fielding 15 men’s and
learn to trust each other, believe Fruehan said natural talent women’s teams.
in each other and play baseball,” helped her get on the Abington Runner up: Bap-
said Zalewski. Heights High School volleyball, tist Bible College, 538 Venard Rd,
basketball and track and field Clarks Summit, 570.586.5517.
Runner up: Ken Bianchi, teams, but dedication has helped
Abington Heights High School her succeed. “I put in a lot of time See FLAVOR, Page 6
SUBMITTED PHOTO ABINGTON JOURNAL/ANTONIA CASTRO
Winner, Politician: Winner, (tie) College Professor:

Sid Michaels Kavulich. Cathy Kanaley, Keystone College.
ABINGTON JOURNAL/STEPHANIE WALKOWSKI
ABINGTON JOURNAL/STEPHANIE WALKOWSKI

Winner, High School Coach: SUBMITTED PHOTO
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Bill Zalewski, Abington Heights Winner (tie) College Professor:

Winner, High School Team: Abington Heights High School Baseball.
Baseball. JeffBrauer, Keystone College.
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Above, Winner, Seasonal Event: Clarks Summit

Festival of Ice. Shown, a crowd gathers Feb. 18 as
Sculpted Ice Works Mark Crouthamel, begins carv-
ing a sculpture of the former Northern Electirc
Railway Trolley at the Frontier Communications,
108 N. State St., Clarks Summit. The seventh
annual Clarks Summit Festival of Ice featured the
theme "A Moment Frozen in Time: Clarks Summit
Centennial 1911-2011."
Above, Winner,
Bazaar: Our Lady of the
Snows/Church of St. Bene-
dict Country Bazaar.
Shown, Anna Mae Pritchyk
of Clarks Summit prepares
a sandwich.
Above, Winner, Gym: Brown’s Gym.
Left, Winner, Mind and Body Class: Body Dynamic Yoga Fitness.
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trict for the past 20 years. “Abing- which Longo advises with Laura opened two years ago. “Sharee 570.586.3481, http://
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ton Heights is a great school dis- Garoski. “They have a really was a great instructor, her clients www.brownsgym.net. Owned by
trict and we have wonderful par- unique take on life, and they’re definitely miss her,” said Tinkle- Jim Brown, and last year’s winner
ents and children and it makes willing to share it,” Longo said of man. of this award, Brown’s Gym made
me feel fortunate to be able to the teens. “I’ve learned a lot from a number of improvements this
teach here ,” said Verano. them, much more than they’ve Runner-Up: Sarah Epp, Body year, including adding a new car-
COLLEGE PROFESSOR learned from me.” Dynamic, 115 E. Grove, St, Clarks dio area for more personalized
(tie) Winner: Cathy Kanaley, Runner up: Marissa Cottell,
Keystone College, 1 College Summit, workout training.
Clarks Summit Elementary, 401 CHILD-CENTERED
Green, La Plume, 570.945.8000, West Grove St. Clarks Summit. ENTERTAINMENT/ACTIVITY
www.keystone.edu, Cathy.kana- GYM Runner-Up: Body Dynamic,
Winner: Abington Community
ley@keystone.edu. Cathy Kana- LIBRARIAN Library, 1200 West Grove St. Winner: Brown’s Gym, 1000 S.
ley is a Student Pennsylvania (tie) Winner: Leah Ducato Ru- Clarks Summit, 570.587.3440, State St, Clarks Summit, See FLAVOR, Page 13
State Education Association Ad- dolph, Abington Community Li- http://www.lclshome.org/
visor and Instructor of the Educa- brary, 1200 West Grove St. Clarks abington/index.php. With a
tion Division. Kanaley has a bach- Summit, 570.587.3440, http:// number of activities, including
elor’s degree from SUNY – Oswe- www.lclshome.org/abington/in- weekly story hours, summer and
go and a Master of Education dex.php. This is the third time winter reading groups, craft ac-
from Syracuse University. Rudolph has won this award tivities, and guest speakers, the
since taking over as library direc- Abington Community Library
(tie) Winner: Jeff Brauer, Keys- tor in 2005. She credited every- can often be found packed with
tone College, 1 College Green, La one involved with the Abington children ages 18 months old and
Plume, 570.945.8000, Community Library with her up. “It’s very rewarding to know
Jeff.brauer@keystone.edu, Asso- winning the award. “This is really that people consider us a child-
ciate Professor of History at a team award,” said Rudolph. “All friendly place,” said Mary Ann
Keystone College. Jeff Brauer the credit goes to the staff, and McGrath, head of children’s ser-
works in the division of Social the board. I accept this on behalf vices.
and Behavioral Sciences. He has of everyone involved with the li-
a bachelor’s degree from The Uni- brary.” Runner up: Comm Camp, Wa- ABINGTON JOURNAL/DON MCGLYNN
versity of Scranton; and a Mas- verly Community House, PO Box Winner, Hotel: Nichols Village Hotel and Spa. Shown, from left:
ter’s from The College of St. Rose (tie)Winner: Sandy Longo, 142, Waverly, 570.586.8191, Amy Landry Skiba, Director of Special Events; Bob Jones, General
Abington Community Library, www.waverlycomm.org, manager; Jeannine Dougherty, Front Desk Supervisor and Ra-
TEACHER 1200 West Grove St, Clarks Sum- chelle Choquette, Executive Sales Manager.
Winner: Jacqui Verano, Clarks mit, 570.587.3400, http:// FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
Summit Elementary, 401 West www.lclshome.org/abington/in- Winner: Sharee Marciano,
Grove St., Clarks Summit, dex.php. The young adult librar- Body Dynamic, 115 E. Grove St,
570.585.7300. Currently teach- ian, Longo has had the opportuni- Clarks Summit, 570.586.1188,
ing third grade at Clarks Summit ty to work with library users of all http://bodydynamic.biz/. Own-
Elementary, Verano said her fa- ages. As advisor to three youth er Julie Tinkelman said she was
vorite part of her job is being able groups she’s had the chance to proud of Marciano, who recently
to watch the children grow from guide a number of young minds. moved to Philadelphia, for win-
the beginning of the year to the These include the Anime Club, ning this award for the second
end. She said she is grateful that Teen Leadership Committee and year in a row. Marciano had been
she has been able to do it in the Story Time for Teens, which was a pilates instructor at Body Dy-
Abington Heights School Dis- founded by Amanda Pallo and namics since the business
ABINGTON JOURNAL/ROB TOMKAVAGE
Winner, Local Nonprofit Project: Griffin Pond Animal Shelter.
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Continued from Page 11 Offering pilates and yoga class- amount of time with each pa- this award in 2008 and again in Heights High School May 21 at
es , Body Dynamic’s owner Julie tient, they’re really able to get 2010, the Devine School of Dance 7:30 p.m., for students in fifth
115. E. Grove St. Clarks Summit,
Tinkelman credited small classes good results.” has been teaching classical bal- grade and up, and May 22 at 2
570.586.1188
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Winner, Dance School:

Devine School of Dance.
Shown, first row, from
left: Julia Farrell,
Kendall Madera, Marni
Pentasuglio, Olivia
Graves. Second row:
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Maddie Lucas. Third
row: Annie Kasmierski,
Julia Braatz, Ashley
Hamilton, Claire Evans,
Bryn Lindsay .
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dren to senior citizens,” said An- splash fountains on the property ing Waverly Community House,
FLAVOR
cherani of the festival which is are one unique aspect of the park. the Waverly Woman’s Club, Arti-
gearing up for its eighth year. An- Runner Up: Waverly Commu- sans’ Market Place, the Salvation
cherani added that the associ- nity House Playground, P.O. Box Army Advisory Board, and Joyce
Continued from Page 13 ation is already thinking about Tressler’s Jolly Volunteers. “I’m
142, Waverly, 570.586.8191
next year and has decided all the very honored,” Black said of the
of the school are invited back for ice sculptures will be based on PARK/TRAIL FOR OUTDOOR award. “I love people and enjoy
this performance. Cost ranges London, the summer and winter ACTIVITIES working with people and helping
from $7 to $15. Olympic Games, in honor of the Winner: South Abington Com- them get involved, too.”
SUBMITTED PHOTO
2012 Olympics. munity Park, 104 Shady Lane Rd,
Runner up: Abington Heights Runner up: John and Rachel Winner,
Chinchilla, 570.586.5726 Product Made Locally: Spring
Civic League Dance Academy, Runner up: Our Lady of the Baildon, Clarks Summit.
P.O. Box 461, Clarks Summit, Hills Farms Hulls Maple Syrup.
Snows/ St. Benedict’s Country Runner Up: Lackawanna State
570.587.3101 Bazaar, 301 S. State St, Clarks PRODUCT MADE LOCALLY
Park, RR 1 Box 230, Dalton. Winner: Spring Hills Farms
Summit.
MARTIAL ARTS Hulls Maple Syrup, RR1, Box
HOTEL 225, Dalton, 570.563.1871,
Winner: UTA Dalton Karate, 113 GOLF COURSE Winner: Nichols Village Hotel
N. Turnpike Rd, Dalton, http://springhillsfarm.org/
Winner: Glen Oak Country and Spa, 1101 Northern Blvd.,
570.563.1695, http://utadal- homepage.html. Founded by Bob
Club, PO Box 514, Clarks Sum- Clarks Summit. 570.587.1135,
ton.com/. Since 1993, UTA Dal- and Louise Hull in 1947, this
mit, glenoakcc.com, www.nicholsvillage.com/. A
ton Karate has been offering third generation, family-run farm
570.587.4024. Founded in 1951, five-time winner of the of this began making syrup as a second-
Tang Soo Do, Tai Chi, Qigong Glen Oak Country Club is an 18- award, Nichols Village could ary business a little over 15 years
and Korean Sword to students, hole championship golf course. A have rested on its reputation, but ago. “It really started as a hobby,”
ages three years old to 70, offer- full -service driving range and instead the owners and staff have said Jamie Constantine. “But,
ing individual and family classes. short- game practice center are tried to challenge themselves, sometimes a business can grow
“We’re a friendly school,” said the golf services Glen Oak Coun- without you realizing it’s happen-
continuing to improve the busi-
owner Bruce Steele. “The pur- try Club offers its members. “I ing.” The maple syrup uses only
ness and add new features, like
pose of a master is to serve his think this shows that people ap- sugar maples and nothing is add-
the recent addition of the Reju-
students, and that’s our philoso- preciate the course, and all the ed to it. It is available for pur-
ven Essence Wellness Spa. The
phy. Everybody helps everybody hard work we put into it,” said chase at Everything Natural, and
one thing that hasn’t changed
else.” club manager Jeff Spagna. through the farm’s website.
over the years is their attention to
Runner up: James Simrell the customers’ needs. “I feel we
Runner Up: Country Club of Runner up: Manning Farm ABINGTON JOURNAL FILE PHOTO
Mixed Martial Arts, 3 West Olive try and give the best customer
Scranton, 1001 Morgan Highway, Dairy Ice Cream, RR1, Box 202, Winner,
St. Suite 210, Scranton, http:// service possible,” said general
Clarks Summit, 570.586.2311 Dalton. 570.563.1702 Community Volunteer:
www.jamessimrell.com/Sim- manager Bob Jones. Marge Black, Waverly
rell.aspx SKI RESORT
Runner up: Ramada, 820
Winner: Elk Mountain, 344 Elk
BAZAAR Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit.
Mountain Rd, Uniondale, elks-
Winner: Our Lady of the kier.com, 570.679.4400. Elk 570.586.2730
Snows/ St. Benedict’s Country Mountain Vice President Gregg
Bazaar, 301. S. State St, Clarks LOCAL NON-PROFIT
Confer credited “consistent,
Summit. olssb.com, quality snow,” from early Decem- PROJECT
570.586.1741. A weekend of live ber to April with the resort’s suc- Winner: Griffin Pond Animal
entertainment, games, food and cess. A repeat winner of this Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Rd.
other special events, the bazaar award, Confer said “We appre- South Abington, 570-586-3700,
has become an anticipated yearly ciate this award, and all the busi- http://www.griffinpondanimal-
event for the community since its ness from the Abington and shelter.com/ Originally the Hu-
inception 19 years ago. “The food Scranton area, and we hope peo- mane Society of Lackawanna
is good, and the atmosphere is ple continue to ski with us.” The County, the shelter offers a num-
family friendly…everyone seems mountain features 27 slopes and ber of services for animals, in-
ABINGTON JOURNAL/CHRISTY CLARKE
to have a good time,” said Mon- trails and six chairlifts, cluding providing shelter for
homeless, unwanted and abused Winner, Trail for Outdoor Activities: South Abington Community
signor James McGarry. This Park.
year’s bazaar is scheduled for Runner Up: Sno Mountain, animals. While the staff and
Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 1000 Montage Mountain Rd, those involved with the shelter Winner, Ski
4 to 6. Scranton, 570.969.7669 love taking the animals in, they Resort: Elk
love seeing them leave even Mountain.
Runner up: Dalton Carnival CHILDREN’S PARK more. “The main thing is adop-
hosted by Dalton Fire Company, Winner: South Abington Com- tion,” said board member Joe
PO Box 684, Dalton. munity Park, 104 Shady Lane Rd, Perfilio. “We’re trying to find
Chinchilla, 570.586.5726. The them homes.”
SEASONAL EVENT South Abington Community
Winner: Clarks Summit Festiv- Park is more than just a walking Runner up: Marley’s Mission
al of Ice, PO Box 98, Clarks Sum- trail and swing sets. “I think we Inc, P.O. Box 505, Scranton.
mit. 570.587.9045. Abington have the most to offer,” said Mark
Business and Professional Asso- Dougherty about the activities at COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
ciation’s executive director Laura the park. Dougherty is on the Winner: Marge Black, Waverly.
Ancherani, credited the festival’s Board of Supervisors for South Over the years, Marge Black has
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SPECIAL SECTION, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2011 B E S T O F T H E A B I N G T O N S 2 0 11 : G O O D S A N D S E R V I C E S
Winner, New Business:
Bet’a Bakery.
Right, Mike Bonczar,
Chief Baking Officer.
Winner, Friendliest
Service Station:
Butler’s Sunoco.
Below, from left, Bill
and Tom Butler from
Butler’s Sunoco Ser-
vice Station.
ABINGTON JOURNAL/RAFAEL PIMENTEL

Winner, Best Grocery Store: Weis Market.
Shown, store manager Bill Briganti standing in front of the produce department.
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S State Street, Clarks Summit, that’s what brings them back.” of our workers. They care about
570.586.9446 their jobs and customers, and
Runner Up: Connolly’s Smoke they do good work for the cus-
AUTO SALES Shop, 501 Northern Blvd, Clarks tomers,” said Bill Briganti, Store
Winner: Prestige Motors, P.O. Summit, 570.587.3751 Manager.
Box 305, Chinchilla, Other awards: Runner up, best
570.585.3000. Richard O’Malley, STORE FOR UNIQUE GIFTS produce
owner, said Prestige Motors has Winner: Everything Natural,
been in business 11 years and this 426 S. State Street, Clarks Sum- Runner Up: Gerrity’s, 950
is the third year they were voted mit, www.everythingnaturalpa- North/South Road, Scranton.
as winner for Auto Sales. “We sell .com 570.586.9684. “When we’re
good cars at reasonable prices,” out looking for what to carry in BEST PRODUCE
he said. the store we want to make sure Winner: Caravia Fresh Foods,
it’s something that people aren’t 1151 Northern Blvd, Clarks Sum-
CUSTOMER SERVICE Runner Up: Joseph Chermak going to see everywhere,” co- mit, www.caraviafreshfood-
Winner: Sole to Soul, 535 Inc, P.O. Box 250, Clarks Sum- owner Barry Kaplan said about s.com, 570.586.6113. Joe Cognet-
South State Street, Clarks Sum- mit, www.chermaksaab.com the unique items the store car- ti, Waverly, co-owner, said he at-
mit. “I think that’s fun. I think it’s 570.586.6676 ries. “I’m grateful that people re- tributed the votes for the produce
Winner, Store for Unique Gifts:
great. That’s what we pride our- spond in a way that they voted for to quality and freshness and fair
Everything Natural.
selves on, customer service,” said FRIENDLIEST us for that.” prices and a large organic section. Barry Kaplan, owner, stands
owner Dorothy O’Connor about SERVICE STATION “We strive to have quality, with a display of Buddha
being selected. Sole to Soul has Winner: Butler’s Sunoco Ser- Runner Up: Treat, 998 S State healthy, fresh foods is what our Boards: a drawing slate that
been in business for eight years vice Station, 539 South State Street, Clarks Summit. mantra is…” can be painted on with water.
and was previously located at 406 Street, Clarks Summit. The ser- As the water evaporates, the
South State Street, Clarks Sum- vice station has been in business PLACE TO BUY See GOODS, Page 21
drawing disappears.
mit. O’Connor said the store is and at the same location for 40 A GREETING CARD
constantly changing to accom- years. One of the owners, Bill Winner: Lynn’s Hallmark, 1000
modate the customer’s needs. Butler, attributes Butler’s Sunoco S State Street, Clarks Sum-
being voted Friendliest service mit.“I’m glad that it’s the place
Runner Up: Everything Natu- station to “basically just my fa- people think of for a greeting
ral, 426 S. State Street, Clarks ther and the way we were raised card. We do have a great selection
Summit, www.everythingnatu- and the people up here. “ of cards,” said owner Lynn Mat-
ralpa.com 570.586.9684 terer. She added that they recent-
Runner Up: VaVa Fuel Express, ly updated and expanded their
NEW BUSINESS 801 Northern Blvd, Clarks Sum- collection. Matterer said that in
Winner: Beta Bread Bakery, mit. addition to their cards, the store
404 South State Street, Clarks also has other gifts as well.
Summit. The Business, which SMOKE SHOP
turned one-year-old in April, of- Winner: Summit Cigar and Runner Up: Everything Natu-
fers freshly baked breads that Cigarette, 200 N. State Street, ral, 426 S. State Street, Clarks
contain no preservatives accord- Clarks Summit. Summit, www.everythingnatu-
ing to Chief Baking Officer Mi- The store has been in business ralpa.com 570.586.9684
chael Bonczar. “It’s exciting to be for 15 years and offers a “family-
appreciated and to get that atten- type atmosphere” said owner GROCERY STORE
tion…,” Bonczar said about the Frank Emmett. “…We’re friendly Winner: Weis Market, 1020
award. and know all of our customers Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit, ABINGTON JOURNAL/CHRISTY CLARKE
and joke around a lot and have a 570.587.2781, www.weismarket- Winner, Place to Buy a Greeting Card: Lynn’s Hallmark.
Runner Up: Ace Hardware, 306 lot of fun with them and perhaps s.com “We are successful because Front row, from left: Nicole Rosar and Lynn Hiza. Back row: Lynn
Matterer, Marcia Zabawa and Ginny James.

ABINGTON JOURNAL/T’SHAIYA STEPHENSON
ABINGTON JOURNAL/SHAUNA MCNALLY Winner, Customer Service: Sole to Soul.
Winner, Consignment Shop: Kids Quality Dorothy O’Connor in front of her inventory of spring Winner, Women’s Clothing Store: Talbots.
and summer shoes for girls. Shown, from left: Joan Kane and Kathy Praschak.
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Consignment.
ABINGTON JOURNAL/SHAUNA MCNALLY
Winner, Travel Agency: Abington Travel.

Employees of Abington Travel, from left: Jill Refice, Lisa Lochen,
Officer Manager Debbie Pratt, Cindy Kausmeyer, Pat Cemblest,
Absent: Elaine Quinn and Tracy Schraner.
Winner, Hardware Store: Bunnell Hardware. Right, shown: Susan

and Julie Bunnell in Bunnell Hardware.
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Winner, Bank: PNC.
Employees of PNC Bank
on South State Street.
From left: Eric Miller,
Manager Sandra
Koldjeski, Kevin
Kowalski, Diana Redjil,
Gerry Sharp, Susan
Hynds. Back row: Mau-
reen Leslie, Marilyn
Mennig, Yahaica Medina,
James Manley.
ABINGTON JOURNAL/ SHAUNA MCNALLY
Winner, Pharmacy: CVS.

CVS Pharmacy employ-
ees from left: Mary
Curra, Megan Butler,
Donee Woodrock,
General Manager Lind-
say Myers.

Winner, Place for Men’s Haircut: Sports Page.
Above, shown: Ashley Kolodgie, Stylist.
ABINGTON JOURNAL/ SHAUNA MCNALLY
A Sincere “Thank You” for your

votes and the confidence you THANK YOU FOR THIS HONOR
have placed in me. We have always thought our
PATIENTS WERE THE BEST!
It’s heartwarming to know we share
a mutual respect.
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Winner, Natural Foods:
Everything Natural.
Right, Barry Kaplan,
owner, stands in front of
a display of Local and
Organic Maple Syrup.
ABINGTON JOURNAL/
CHRISTY CLARKE
Winner, Store for Home

Decor.
Winner, Furniture:
Woods & company
Seated, Nettie Goldstein
and standing, Val Lan-
gan, co-owners of
Woods & Company.
ABINGTON JOURNAL/CHRISTY CLARKE Winner, Florist: White’s Country Floral. Above, owner of White’s Country Floral, Jennifer White.
THANK YOU!
for voting us
“Best Customer
treat Service in
the Abingtons”
women’s boutique
282896
thank you for

your continued support
clothing, jewelry, handbags

accessories and more!
South State St. Abington Shopping Center
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Clarks Summit, PA 570-585-5749 535 S. STATE STREET CLARKS SUMMIT, PA 570-585-0439


Winner: Luna Bleu, 513 S. Runner Up: Everything Natu- been in business since 1972, said Chinchilla, 570.587.9054
GOODS
State Street, Clarks Summit, ral, 426 S. State Street, Clarks they are “happy to provide the
570.586.5463. Owner Lisa Lucke Summit, www.everythingnatu- public with quality plant material TOYS
said this is the third year Luna ralpa.com 570.586.9684 and quality gift materials.” Kash- Winner: Everything Natural,
Bleu received this award. “It’s ex- uba said thank you to all of the 426 S. State Street, Clarks Sum-
Continued from Page 17 citing. Third year in a row, so SEASONAL STORE readers who voted and added, mit, www.everythingnaturalpa-
Runner Up: Weis Market, 1020 that’s nice. It’s nice that local peo- Winner: Greystone Garden, “We look forward to seeing you .com, 570.586.9684. “Toys are an
Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit. ple and people from all over come this spring.” extension and part of our gifts.
829 Old State Rd, Clarks Sum-
to the store.” Lucke said the We look for things that are fun;
WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE store, which she has owned since mit.Greystone Garden has been
in business 19 years. The store is Runner Up: Agway, 1148 Old we look for things that are unusu-
Winner: Talbots, 501 S State 2002, carries specialty clothing Trail Rd, Clarks Summit, al…” said co-owner Barry Kaplan
Street, Clarks Summit, www.tal- and designer brands. open from spring until around
Christmas, according to owner 570.586.6006. about the toys in the store.
bots.com 570.586.6208. Manager
Gina Van Wie said she was Runner Up: Kidazzle, 120 S Paul Epsom. “We have some un- NATURAL FOODS Runner Up: Kids Quality Con-
pleased that Talbots won for State Street, Clarks Summit, usual statues. Some unusual,
Winner: Everything Natural, signment, 126 Depot Street,
women’s clothing. “We do have 570.586.9792 unique things…,” he said about
426 S. State Street, Clarks Sum- Clarks Summit, 570.586.9684.
such a loyal base of customers the selection. “We kept to things
PLACE FOR ACCESSORIES mit, www.everythingnaturalpa-
and we’re also looking for new that work in people’s yards, ” Ep- HARDWARE STORE
Winner: Treat, 998 S State .com, 570.586.9684.Co-owner
customers. So with that loyal som said.
base, they bring in a lot of new Street, Clarks Summit. Owner Barry Kaplan said they don’t take Winner: Bunnell Hardware,
people by word of mouth. And Nikole Capozzi attributed win- the fact for granted that they 306 S State Street, Clarks Sum-
Runner Up: Corkys Garden were voted for Natural Foods. mit. www.bunnellhardware.com,
with the company doing a lot of ning the award to several rea-
Path, 729 Justus Blvd, Scott “There are other places that peo- 870.586.9446. Bunnell Hardware
new promotions it’s really in- sons. “I think the right product,
creased traffic.” keeping it fun, interesting, trendy Township, 570.586.9563. ple can shop. We are still very has been in business for about
yet traditional and having loyal happy that people think to give 100 years. It’s been passed down
GARDEN SHOP us their recognition of being the for generations. Susan Bunnell is
Runner Up: Lees Denim Diner, customers, of course.” The store
324 South State Street, Clarks has been in business for three Winner: Corkys Garden Path, best place to go.” the current owner since her hus-
Summit. years and this is the third year it 729 Justus Blvd, Scott Township, band, George “Chip” Bunnell,
was voted as the winner for Place 570.586.9563. Trevor Kashuba of Runner Up: Abington Farmers
CHILDREN’S CLOTHING for Accessories. Corky’s Garden Path, which has Market, South Abington Park, See GOODS, Page 24
Winner, Place for Accessories: Treat. ABINGTON JOURNAL/SHAUNA MCNALLY ABINGTON JOURNAL FILE PHOTO
Winner, Children’s Clothing: Luna Bleu.
Winner, Day Spa: Utopia. Shown, Michael J. Buranich
Shown, Lisa Lucke, owner.
Winner, Smoke Shop:

Summit Cigar.
Shown, owners Tammy,
center, and Frank Em-
mett Jr., right, stand
with Frank’s retired
father the late Frank
Emmett Sr., left, out-
side the store’s location
at 200 N. State Street.
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Winner, Auto Sales: Prestige Motors.

Two Distinct Restaura
Pizzeria & Ristorante
223 North
Chinch
Bellissimo Pizzeria & Ristorante offers traditional Italian
Come
recipes, all made with fresh ingredients
• Large Martini Selection
• Fresh Made Italian Dinners
The Exci
Family Atm
• Whole Wheat Pasta & Pizza
• Lunch Menu & Buffet
• Daily Specials
• Saluti Smoking Bar
• Dollar Drafts in Saluti Bar All Day, Every Day TWO FU
• Tuesday & Thursday, Half Price Martinis in Saluti Bar
Explore Italy When You Enter Fresh Seafoo
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Fri. & Sat. 11
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ants Under One Roof
Opening April 28
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283594
Serine-Langan said “We really
GOODS
love our customers and what we
do. What’s helped us survive is
giving back to the community we
live in by donating to a lot of great
causes.”
passed away in June, 2010. Their Runner Up: Carriage Barn,

daughter, Julie, manages the 1494 Fairview Road, Clarks Sum-
store. Susan explained, “I think mit.
the devotion my husband had to
the community and his family TRAVEL AGENCY
played a big part in why we won.” Winner: Abington Travel, 317
Davis Street, Clarks Summit. Jim
Runner Up: Justus Hardware, Verano is the owner of Abington
P.O. Box 337, Clarks Summit. Travel and Debbie Pratt is the Of-
570.587.3052 fice Manager. Verano has owned
the company for about 11 years.
ANTIQUE STORE Pratt has been with the company
Winner: Carriage Barn, 1494 for 17 years. Pratt said, “I really
Fairview Road, Clarks Summit. appreciate the community voting
for us and having so much confi-
Runner Up: Attic Shop, 1115 N dence in us. Stop by and check us
Abington Road, Waverly, out, we have a lot of great deals.”
570.563.3056
ABINGTON JOURNAL FILE PHOTO Runner Up: AAA Travel Agen-
Winner, Antique Shop: Carriage Barn. STORE FOR HOME DECOR cy,18 South Main St, Carbondale.
Winner: Woods and Company, 570.282.1390
Winner, Hair 639 Northern Blvd, South Abing-
ton.. www.woodsandcompany- BANK
Salon, women:
Sanderson State .com, 570.585.5685. Winner: PNC Bank, 1100
Street Salon. Other awards: Winner, Furni- Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit.
Shown at right, ture. PNC Bank is a first- time winner
staff at in Best of the Abingtons. Branch
Sanderson Runner Up: Ambience Wall Manager Sandra Koldjeski said
State Street Covering, 400 S State Street #8, she is thrilled. She has been with
Salon. Clarks Summit. 570.587.0944 PNC for 27 years and in the
Clarks Summit location for six.
CONSIGNMENT SHOP She believes the bank won be-
Winner: Kids Quality Consign- cause of the exceptional service
ment, 126 Depot Street, Clarks they provide to their customers.
Summit. 570.586.9684. Kids She said, “We make it easy for
Quality won in Best of the Abing- customers to achieve their finan-
tons in prior years. Their mission cial goals.” Ed Kozmor, spokes-
is “to provide quality goods at man for corporate PNC ex-
reasonable prices to our commu- plained, “I think the reason PNC
nity and to supply a means for won has something to do with
consignors to profit by recycling the ease, comfort, and care we
valued goods.” Becky Bruner has give to our customers. We build
ABINGTON JOURNAL/DON MCGLYNN been the owner of the shop since and maintain relationships with
it started ten years ago. She ex- them. The credit goes to Sandy
plained why she thinks the voters and her team.”
voted for her, “We provide high
quality clothing at affordable Runner Up: PennStar Bank,
prices saving the earth and sav- 927 South State Street, Clarks
ing our customers money.” Summit.
Runner Up: Attic Shop, 1115 N FLORIST

Abington Road, Waverly. Winner: White’s Country Flo-
570.563.3056 ral, 515 S State Street, Clarks
Summit. www.whitescountryflo-
FURNITURE ral.com 570.586.2505. White’s
Winner: Woods & Company, Country Floral was started in
639 Northern Blvd, South Abing- 1977 by Bob and Nancy White.
ton, www.woodsandcompany- Now, their daughter, Jennifer
ABINGTON JOURNAL/DON MCGLYNN .com, 570.585.5685. This is the owns it and has helped it to win
Winner, Hair Stylist: Maura third year that Woods & Compa- this award many times in the
Staback, Sanderson State ny won for furniture. It was start- past. Jennifer said, “I’m so thank-
Street Salon. Shown, from left ABINGTON JOURNAL/ANTONIA CASTRO ed in 2003 by sisters Val Serine- ful and happy that customers
JoAnn Cummings, owner and Winner, Nail Salon: T.L.C. Hair & Nail Studio. Shown, Christine Langan and Nettie Goldstein. keep voting for us. It’s such an
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Maura Staback. Verdetto, owner. They have a lot of hand- painted

furniture, and most of their furni-
ture is American manufactured. See GOODS, Page 25

in Best of the Abingtons the past Grove St, Clarks Summit,
GOODS
two years. Lindsey Myers is the www.bodydynamic.biz, 570.
General Manager. She has been 586.1188. Winning this award for
with CVS for two years, but only in the second year in a row, Body Dy-
this location for about a month. namics is a traditional physical
The employees are very excited therapy office that specializes in
honor. I think the friendly service and honored that their pharmacy pilates-based rehabilitation . The
here and the quality of work we do was chosen as best pharmacy. business does not use aides or sup-
is what keeps us on top port staff, all physical therapy is
Runner Up: Rite Aid, 1127 done by a physical therapist. “The
Runner Up: McCarthy Flowers, Northern Blvd., South Abington. patients are getting quality,
P.O. Box 464, Chinchilla, hands-on care,” said owner Julie
www.mccarthyflorist.com SENIOR/ASSISTED Tinkelman. ABINGTON JOURNAL/SHAUNA MCNALLY ABINGTON JOURNAL/SHAUNA MCNALLY
570.587.8787 LIVING CENTER Winner, Seasonal Store: Greys- Winner, Senior/Assisted Living
Winner: Elan Gardens, 465 Ve- Runner Up: Allied Rehabilita- tone Gardens. Shown, owner Center: Elan Gardens
JEWELER nard Road, South Abington. Elan tion Center, 100 Abington Execu- Paul Epsom.
Winner: James Simrell, 112 Col- Gardens is a first -time winner this tive Park, Clarks Summit.
burn Ave, Clarks Summit. Owner year. They have been open since www.allied-services.org
James Simrell, 50, said he has 1996 and have had no changes in 570.348.2200
“great customers in the Clarks ownership or leadership. Ilise Ru-
Summit area and Scranton area al- binow is the administrator. Ann DAY SPA
so. I have a great following.” Sim- Milles is the Director of Social Winner: Utopia Spa and Well-
rell, who first started designing Services and Marketing. She said, ness Inc., 115 N State Street,
jewelry after college, also thanked “We are the only non-profit facility Clarks Summit. Utopia has been
his staff, his wife Kathleen and son in the community which allows us in business for almost 12 years.
Shamus. to really strive to serve people. Al- Michael J. Buranich owns it, and
so, all our units are private apart- he is a massage therapist there.
Runner Up: Jewelry Room, 336 ment suites.” This will be their third year in a
S State Street, Clarks Summit. row winning best Day Spa. Buran-
570.586.9009. Runner Up: Clarks Summit Se- ich explained why he thinks peo-
nior Living, 950 Morgan Highway, ple voted for Utopia. “We hope
PHARMACY Clarks Summit. 570.586.8080 that with each passing year we
Winner: CVS Pharmacy, 100 ABINGTON JOURNAL/T’SHAIYA STEPHENSON
South Abington Road, Clarks REHABILITATION CENTER See GOODS, Page 26 Winner: Fresh Produce. Winner: Restaurant for Vegetarian Food.
Summit. 570.587.1205. CVS won Winner: Body Dynamic, 115 E Shown, from left: Guelebaldo Martinez, Marcia Aponte and Joe
Cognetti.
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statestreet.com, 570.586.0592. one was opened in 1994 by Ste-
GOODS
phen Salburggio who is still the
WOMEN’S HAIR SALON owner. He wants to give all the
Winner: Sanderson State credit to the Master Stylist, Ash-
Street Salon, 509 South State ley Kolodgie. “She’s such a great
Street, Clarks Summit, sander- hair stylist. She makes everyone
continue to give our clients the sonstatestreet.com, feel welcome and at home while
very best in services, techniques 570.586.0592. The salon has been giving them a great haircut,” said
and care. We pride ourselves on around for 20 years. Owner Salburggio. Kolodgie said, “This
the individual attention each per- JoAnn Cummings said, “We do is a great place for men and boys
son receives and strive to make our best to keep up-to-date styles to get their hair cut. We have so
each person feel as if they are our and provide a friendly atmo- much sports stuff in here.”
only client.” He also wanted to sphere. We’re a full -service salon,
thank all the people of the Abing- and our goal is to please.” She Runner Up: Jakes Barber Shop, SUBMITTED PHOTO
tons. added, “We strive to give our cus- 401 Northern Blvd, Clarks Sum- Winner, Garden shop: Corky’s Garden Path.
tomers the best experience possi- mit. 570.587.5795
Runner Up: Lava Day Spa, 320 ble.” Along with styling hair,
S State Street #4, Clarks Summit. Sanderson Street also features HAIR STYLIST
nail care. Winner: Maura Staback, Sand-
NAIL SALON erson State Street Salon, 333 Celli
Winner: T.L.C. Hair and Nail (tie) Runner Up: Contempo- Drive, Archbald. Maura Staback
Studio, 203 Greenwood Avenue, rary Hair, 661 Northern Blvd, has been styling hair at Sander-
Clarks Summit. T.L.C has been in South Abington, 570.587.1919. son State Street Salon for nine
business since 2000 with Chris- years. She loves it because she re-
tine Verdetto as owner the entire (tie) Runner Up: Studio RD, ally loves people. “I think they
time. They have won in the past. 415 South State Street, Clarks voted for me because I’m very per-
Verdetto said, “I think people vote Summit. sonable and I understand what
for us because we do a great job on their needs are. I think they ap-
nails, and we have a friendly, wel- PLACE FOR MEN’S HAIRCUT preciate that.” Maura added that
coming atmosphere. The person- Winner: Sports Page,105 South she is very grateful for the sup-
ality in here makes it special.” State Street, Clarks Summit. port of her customers.
Sports Page has been in Clarks ABINGTON JOURNAL/CHRISTY CLARKE SUBMITTED PHOTO
Runner Up: Sanderson State Summit since 2003. However Runner Up: Mari Van Fleet, Winner, Toys: Everything Nat- Winner, Jeweler: James Simrell
Street Salon, 509 S State Street, there are six total Sports Page lo- Contemporary Hair, 661 North- ural. Shown, co-owner Barry Designs of Fine Jewelry.
Clarks Summit. www.sanderson- cations in Northeast Pa. The first ern Blvd, Clarks Summit. Kaplan. Shown, Shamus, James and
Kathleen Simrell.
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absolute best anyone could ask Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit.
for.”
DINER
Runner Up: Krispy Kreme, 831 Winner: The Summit Diner,
Northern Blvd, South Abington, 108 S. State Street, Clarks Sum-
570.585.4120 mit, 570.587.4677
CUP OF COFFEE Runner Up: The Gourmet, 645

Winner: Starbucks, 1131 North- Northern Blvd., Chinchilla,
ern Blvd., Clarks Summit. 570.587.0250
570.587.5750, www.starbuck-
s.com. This Starbucks has been PIZZA
RESTAURANT in business for about five years. Winner: Basilico’s, 100 High-
ATMOSPHERE/DECOR Manager Kevin Snow said, “Our land Avenue, Clarks Summit,
Winner: Patsel’s, P.O. Box 509, customer following and our cus- 570.586.5517
Waverly. Lackawanna Trail, tomers in general are the best Basilico’s is currently in its sec-
Clarks Summit, 570.563-2000 part of the job here. We love our ond year in the Abington area.
www.patsels.com. “We’re very customers. It’s a great company Owner Peter Montana said the
unusual and colorful. It’s some- and I love what it stands for. We sauce used on Basilico’s pizza is
thing very personal, it’s all colors are going green most of the time made daily. “We’re your typical
that I love and everything that I and we truly care about the com- New York Style Pizzeria,” he said
like. Our consistency in terms of munity.” about the restaurant.
the high quality food and staff has
made successful. We’ve been a Runner Up: Dunkin Donuts, Runner Up: Armetta’s, 329
four- diamond restaurant since 927. S State Street, Clarks Sum- Northern Blvd., Chinchilla,
we inquired 10 years ago, two mit, www.dunkindonuts.com 570.586.5492
years after opening. We’ve kept 570.587.0103
the same staff and key people FORMAL DINING
over our 12 years of business,” BAKERY Winner: Amici, 1300 Morgan
said Pat Atkins, owner. Winner: Creative Cakes, 323 Highway, Clarks Summit,
Other awards: Runner up: for- Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit. 570.586.3000. Amici Restaurant,
mal dining, breakfast/brunch owned by Sean Scanlon, Mark
Runner Up: Bet’a Bread Bak- Massetti, Woody Wilson and Al-
Runner Up: State Street Grill, ery, 404 South State Street, ice and John Vanston, is a repeat
114 S. State Street, Clarks Sum- Clarks Summit. ABINGTON JOURNAL/CHRISTY CLARKE
mit. See DINING, Page 29 Winner, Bakery: Creative Cakes.
SANDWICH/SUB SHOP
ICE CREAM Winner: Nickie’s Fabulous
Winner: Manning Farm Dairy, Hoagies, 611 South State Street,
420 State St, Clarks Summit, 570. Clarks Summit, 570.586.2407.
563.1702, www.manningfarm- Nickie’s, which has been owned
.com. “I know we do not compro- by Tom and Ann Parry since Ja-
mise our quality ever. We use the nuary 2010, also won last year.
least ingredients needed, and the Parry’s son, Eric, accepted the
best ingredients. Also, we start award on behalf of the family
with milk from our own cows. business. “I believe we have the
The cream is in control from the most reasonably priced and best-
beginning,” Said Jean Manning, tasting menu you can find in the
co-owner of Manning Farm Dairy area,” said Parry. Parry added
that he loves interacting with the
Runner Up: Kiki’s Kreamery, local community daily.
715 N. State Street, Clarks Sum-
mit, 570.585.2988 Runner Up: Caravia Fresh
Foods, 1151 Northern Blvd,
DONUTS
Clarks Summit.
Winner: Dunkin Donuts, 927 www.caraviafreshfoods.com
South State St., Clarks Summit, 570.586.6113
570.587, 0103, www.dunkindo-
nuts.com. Dunkin Donuts has HAMBURGER
been under new ownership since Winner: Summit Diner, 108 S.
December 2010, when Eric May State Street, Clarks Summit. “All
and Heather Bower took over. of our burgers are handmade
Manager Connie Long believes here,” said Steve Seamon, owner
that their establishment won due ABINGTON JOURNAL/CHRISTY CLARKE
of Summit Diner.
to their “high standards” and also
Other awards: Diner Winner, Donut: Dunkin Donuts. Shown above, front row: Amanda Applegate, Assistant Manager and
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because the shop has fresh do-

Amy Heskell, Crew Member. Back row: Connie Long, General Manager; Luis R. Rosario, Regional Man-
nuts twice a day. Additionally, Runner Up: McDonald’s, 1127 ager and Jenny Adragna, Crew Member.
Long said that their staff “is the
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Jazz; Runner Up: Wine List. ingredients with their success. Summit, www.allaboutbazil- mit, 570.586.0608
DINING
“We try to offer the best quality of .com, 570.586.5517. Owner Peter
Runner Up: Patsel’s, P.O. Box food. We always want our cus- Montana said having Bazil voted MEXICAN RESTAURANT
509, Waverly, www.patsels.com tomers to be happy,” said Lam. as best Italian restaurant is “pret- Winner: Moe’s, 929 South
Continued from Page 28 570.583.2000 Other awards: Runner up: Sea- ty exciting.” Bazil has been in State St., Clarks Summit,
food. business for four years and Mon- 570.585.6637, www.goto-
winner of this award. Massetti ASIAN RESTAURANT tana described the food as au- moes.com/ Moe’s has been
credited “consistency of our food Winner: Kyoto, 1000 S State St Runner Up: Atami, 100 Old thentic Italian. “It’s the real deal.” around for nearly three years, un-
and service,” as well as “the atmo- # 5, Clarks Summit, 570. Lackawanna Trail #13, Clarks He said the food is cooked to order the ownership of Scott Sear-
sphere of formal dining in a casu- 587.3236. Kyoto, which is owned Summit, 570.587.3236 der and described their wine list les and Larry Wilson. General
al setting,” with the restaurant’s by Vinny Lam, has been in busi- as “amazing.” Manager Steve Shackelton attri-
success. ness for the past 15 years. Lam ITALIAN RESTAURANT buted their success to “fresh in-
Other awards: Winner: Place credited the restaurant’s custom- Winner: Bazil Restaurant Ital- Runner Up: Colarusso’s, 100
for a first date, Seafood, Place for er service and consistent, fresh iano, 1101 Northern Blvd, Clarks East Grove Street, Clarks Sum- See DINING, Page 30
Winner, Sand-
wich/Sub Shop:
Nickie’s
Hoagies.
Left: Shown,
Eric Parry,
co-owner.
ABINGTON JOURNAL/RAFAEL PIMENTEL ABINGTON JOURNAL/RAFAEL PIMENTEL ABINGTON JOURNAL/CHRISTY CLARKE

Winner, Hamburger: Summit Diner. A hamburger Winner, Diner: Summit Diner. Stephen Seamon,
with all the trimmings from Summit Diner. owner.
Winner, Breakfast/Brunch: Glenburn Grill. Shown above, front row:

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ABINGTON JOURNAL/CHRISTY CLARKE Kaci Hubbs, 8 and Alison Norsen, 2. Back row: Lexi Hubbs, 12;
Winner, Cup of coffee: Starbucks. Shown above, front row: Jenna Bernard, Barista. Back row: Kevin Linda Norsen, owner; Jess Hubbs and Dawne Frisbie. Absent from
Snow, General Manager; Doug Witzgall, Shift Supervisor; Adam Frisbie, Barista. photo: Alan Norsen, co-owner.
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award for the second year in a
DINING
row, co-owner Mark Massetti
credited the quality of the restau-
gredients and great customer ser- rant’s product. “We get every-
vice.” Shackelton also said that thing fresh three days a week, and
Moe’s has “a fun atmosphere and it’s all top quality,” said Masetti.
the customers are what make it
so great.” Runner Up: Kyoto, 1000 S.
State Street, Clarks Summit,
Runner Up: Taco Bell, Route 570.587.3236
6&11 and Sumner Ave, Clarks
Summit, 570.586.5788 STEAK
Winner: Great Uncle Peter’s,
RESTAURANT FOR 1582 Newton Ransom Blvd.,
VEGETARIANS Clarks Summit, 570.586.6858.
Winner: Caravia Fresh Foods, After more than eight years of
1151 Northern Blvd, Clarks Sum- business, Great Uncle Peter’s re-
mit, www.caraviafreshfoods.com cently shut its doors, but not be-
570.586.6113 fore they were voted Best Steak.
Owner Robert Dickert believes
Runner Up: Everything Natu- that Great Uncle Peter’s was “a Winner, Formal Dining. Winner, Seafood: Amici. Shown, Woody Wilson, owner; Mark Massetti, owner
and Chris Tomlinson, chef.
ral, 426 S. State Street, Clarks great and quaint neighborhood
Summit, www.everythingnatu- restaurant.” Dickert is now focus-
ly-priced menu. We’ll still have WINGS more than 23 years. Owner Lisa
ralpa.com 570.586.9684 ing on his new restaurant, Carl
our steaks, but other options are Winner: Armetta’s, 329 North- Armetta believes that their secret
Von Luger Steakhouse, located at
SEAFOOD available as well,” he said. ern Blvd, Clarks Summit, sauce is what makes their wings
301 N. Washington Ave., Scran-
570.586.5492. Armetta’s has so popular. “I love working here
Winner: Amici, 1300 Morgan ton, which opened at the begin-
Runner Up: Damon’s, 820 been a local favorite for some and being a part of the communi-
Highway, Clarks Summit, ning of the month. “We will have
Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit, time, having been in business for
570.587.3236. Winning this more space and a more moderate-
570.587.3737 See DINING, Page 31
Thank
You!
From the office & staff of:
DR. WILLIAM McNAMARA
210 N. State Street

Clarks Summit
(570) 587-0326
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“All of our food is homemade and
DINING
fresh to order. It’s a family-run
business so everyone is familiar.
The customers are very friendly,
Continued from Page 30 and we have a wide variety of ev-
erything. It’s not monotonous
ty,” she added.
here.”
Other awards: Runner up, Piz-
za.
Runner Up: Patsel’s, P.O. Box
509, Waverly.
Runner Up: Damon’s, 820
www.patsels.com
Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit,
570.563.2000
570.586.3737
CHAIN RESTAURANT
RIBS
Winner: Damon’s, 820 North-
Winner: Damon’s, 820 North-
ern Blvd, Clarks Summit,
ern Blvd, Clarks Summit.
570.586.3737.
Other awards: Winner, Chain
Other awards: Winner, Ribs;
restaurant. Runner up: Steak.
Runner up: Steak.
Runner Up: JJ Bridges, 920
Runner Up: McDonald’s, 1127
Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit,
Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit.
570.586.8833
NEW RESTAURANT
BREAKFAST/BRUNCH
Winner: Akita, 900 Northern
Winner: Glenburn Grill, 1144
Route 6 & 11 Blvd., Clarks Sum-
Lackawanna Trail, Clarks Sum-
mit, 570.586.8988. Akita was
mit, 570. 585.8777. Having been
opened in September 2010 by
in business nearly two years, the
Qin and Jolin Chen, who also
Glenburn Grill is owned by Alan
own Atami Sushi. “We opened
and Linda Norsen, and also won
this award last year. Their daugh- ABINGTON JOURNAL/CHRISTY CLARKE
ter, manager Jessica Hubbs, said, See DINING, Page 34 Winner, Italian Restaurant: Bazil. Shown, Peter Montana, owner.
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Winner, Ice Cream: Manning Farm Dairy. Just a few samples of Manning’s variety of ice cream flavors.
Winner, New Restaurant: Akita. Shown above from left, Qin Chen,
owner and Ming Chen, Chef, behind the Sushi bar.
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ABINGTON JOURNAL/CHRISTY CLARKE ABINGTON JOURNAL/CHRISTY CLARKE
Winner, Pizza: Basilico’s. Shown above, Peter Montana , owner. Winner, Atmosphere/Decor: Patsel’s. Shown above, Pat Atkins, owner of Patsel’s.
B E S T O F T H E A B I N G T O N S 2 0 11 : D I N I N I N G O U T

Winner, Wings:
Armetta’s.
Shown, Lisa Armet-
ta, owner.
ABINGTON JOURNAL/FILE PHOTO
Winner, Steak: Great Uncle Peter’s. After

more than eight years of business, Great
Uncle Peter’s recently shut its doors, but
not before they were voted Best Steak.
Owner Robert Dickert is focusing on his new
restaurant, Carl Von Luger Steakhouse,
located at 301 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. ABINGTON JOURNAL/CHRISTY CLARKE ABINGTON JOURNAL/CHRISTY CLARKE
Winner, Mexican Restaurant: Moe’s. Shown, from left: Winner, Asian Restaurant: Kyoto. Shown above, Michelle
Below, Winner, Ribs. Winner, Chain Restau- Selena Shackelton; Steve Shackelton, General Manager; and Vinny Lam, owners.
rant: Damon’s. Beth Wyman and Dan Veater.
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DINING
Atami and only did sushi, so we

decided to do something with
more food choices, and more fine
dining,” said Qin Chen. “We keep
our ingredients fresh and we try
to have the best service that we
can,” he added.
Runner Up: Terrace Garden

Café, 829 Old State Road, Clarks
Summit.
PLACE FOR A FIRST DATE

Winner: Amici, 1300 Morgan
Highway, Clarks Summit,
570.587.3236.Co-owner Mark
Massetti credited the restaurant’s
atmosphere with winning the
award for the second year in a
row. “It’s a picturesque setting,
with live music every Wednesday
and Saturday.”
Runner Up: State Street Grill,

114 S State Street, Clarks Sum- ABINGTON JOURNAL/CHRISTY CLARKE
mit, 570.585.5590 Winner, Place for First Date: Amici. Shown, customers Jack and Noreen Blewitt.
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ery, 112 East Main St, Dalton. 570. Blvd, South Abington.
563.2668. McGrath’s has been at
its current location for 11 years af- WINE LIST
ter they moved from West Scran- Winner: State Street Grill,114 S.
ton. The pub and eatery is owned State Street, Clarks Summit.
by Joe and Jimmy McGrath. “It’s
just the area, it’s great up here. It’s a Runner Up: Amici,1300 Morgan
different mentality from our old lo- Highway, Clarks Summit.
cation,” said Jimmy McGrath, co- 586.3000
owner as to why he feels
McGrath’s is a local favorite. PLACE TO SEE JAZZ
Other awards: Winner, Corner Winner: Amici, 1300 Morgan
HAPPY HOUR Bar, Place to see a band Highway, Clarks Summit.
Winner: State Street Grill,114 S. 586.3000. Every Wednesday, Am-
State Street, Clarks Summit. Runner Up: Wellingtons, 926 ici hosts the Marko Marcinko Jazz
570.585.5590, www.thestates- Lackawanna Trail, Clarks Sum- Quartet. “The musicians play all
treetgrill.com. “We take pride in mit. over the country, and they’re very
what we do. We’re also willing to talented,” said Amici co-owner
adapt and try new things as we go. CORNER BAR Mark Massetti.
We have a great staff, a great clien- Winner: McGrath’s Pub and Eat-
tele, and we’re in a great communi- ery, 112 East Main St, Dalton. 570. Runner Up: State Street Grill, ABINGTON JOURNAL/CHRISTY CLARKE
ty, plus we have a little bit of luck,” 563.2668 114 S. State Street, Clarks Summit.
said owner Tom Hill. Winner, Wine List: State Street Grill. Shown is a selection of wines
Other awards: Winner: Martini Runner Up: Own Lee Place, De- PLACE TO SEE A BAND from State Street Grill’s wine list.
bar, Wine list; Runner up: Restau- pot Street, Clarks Summit. Winner: McGraths Pub and Eat-
rant atmosphere/décor, place for ery, 112 East Main St, Dalton. 570.
a first date, place for jazz MARTINI BAR 563.2668
Winner: State Street Grill,114 S.
Runner Up: Belissimo, 223 State Street, Clarks Summit. Runner Up: JJ Bridges, 920
Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit. Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit.
Runner Up: Bazil,1101Northern 570.586.8833
BARTENDER/SERVER
Winner: Erica Kosh, State
Street Grill, 114 S. State Street,
Clarks Summit. 570.585.5590. For
the last four years, Erica Kosh has
been providing service with a
smile at State Street Grill. "I al-
ways have a smile on my face,"
said Kosh. "It’s a fun job, and I want
everyone there to have fun."
Runner Up: Frank Bucelli, Da- ABINGTON JOURNAL/FILE PHOTO

mon’s. 820 Northern Blvd, Clarks ABINGTON JOURNAL/CHRISTY CLARKE
Summit. Winner, Place to See a Band. Winner, Corner Bar. Winner, Irish Bar:
Winner, Place for Jazz: Amici. Shown, from left: Tom Hamilton,
McGrath’s Pub and Eatery. Shown, from left: Jimmy McGrath, Eric
IRISH BAR saxophone; John Carlucci, violin; Bill Washer, guitar; Marko Mar-
Stanley and Joe McGrath Jr.
cinko, drums and Paul Rostock, bass.
Winner: McGrath’s Pub and Eat-

Winner, Bartender/Server: Erica Winner, Martini: State Street Grill. Shown,
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Kosh at State Street Grill. ABINGTON JOURNAL/CHRISTY CLARKE ’Walk of Shame’ martini with a chocolate
Winner, Happy Hour: State Street Grill. Christine Horton and Julie Cordaro partake of Christian Louboutin shoe.
appetizers and cocktails at happy hour.
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is handicapped accessible. and participate with many dental INSURANCE AGENT Inc.,790 Northern Blvd. Suite F,
insurance plans. We are accept- Winner: Tom Florey, Florey In- S. Abington Twp.
Runner up: DeLeon’s Chiro- ing new patients, so join us and surance Agency, Inc., 1186 Wino- 570.587.2840,qualityinsu-
practic Health Center, 402 N. see why this wonderful commu- la Road, Clarks Summit. rance.com
State St., Clarks Summit. 570. nity has given us this accolade.” 570.587.2615. Tom Florey has
585.4290 been in the Insurance business LAWYER
Runner up: Dr. Aldan J. Lori, since 1965 and running his own Winner: Patrick J. Lavelle,
DENTIST 108 Cook St., Clarks Green. business, Florey Insurance, since Esq., 1000 S. State St., Clarks
Winner: Dr. William MacNam- 570.587.3828. 1970. They work with more than Summit. 570.586.7730. Patrick
ara, 210 N. State St., Clarks Sum- 20 companies, specializing in Lavelle has been in business for
mit. 570.587.0326. “We are so DOCTOR personal lines of auto, home, life, 39 years and specializes in real es-
pleased to have been voted “Best Winner: Dr. Sheela S. Prahalad. health, Medicare and annuities tate conveyances for residential,
Dentist” once again this year,” With more than 20 years in prac- and commercial liability, among commercial and industrial prop-
said Dr. William MacNamara. tice, Dr. Prahalad still takes en- others. “We match our customers erties. Other specialties include
ACCOUNTANT “Our office philosophy continues joyment in seeing her patients. In with companies very well. We eminent domains, zoning, plan-
Winner: Richard Lochen, Lo- to be centered on individualized a previous interview she noted, make sure we give our customers ning and subdivision work. Since
chen & Chase Firm, P.O. Box 327, care, a relaxed, comfortable treat- “The patient is our first and only what they want.” in business, Patrick has complet-
Nicholson.570. 942.4578. ment atmosphere and prompt, priority.” ed more than 20,000 conveyanc-
excellent dental services. We pro- Runner up: Dr. Stephen Runner up: Tim Franklin, Bion- es in the greater Abington area.
Runner up: James Verano, 315 vide a complete range of services Sorokanich Jr. di-Franklin Insurance Agency,
See PROFESSIONALS, Page 37
Davis Street, Clarks Summit.
570.587.8165.
CHIROPRACTER
Winner: Dr. Jennifer Finn, 203
Greenwood Ave. Unit 2, Clarks
Summit.570.586.3440. Dr. Jen-
nifer Finn has been running her
Chiropractic business since 1999.
Dr. Finn and her staff take pride
in providing chiropractic care to
their patients of all ages. Her care
and services are very family-ori-
ented. “I love what I do. I treat
each patient as if they were my
own family.” Dr. Finn’s practice
moved to a new location January
1, 2011. She said the location pro-
Winner, Chiropractor:
vides a relaxing atmosphere and
Dr. Jennifer Finn.
ABINGTON JOURNAL/TINA MULEA
Winner, Dentist: Dr. William MacNamara. Shown, from left: Heidi Johnson, Kim Kasey, Jane Holgate,
Jane Norton and Dr. William MacNamara.
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ABINGTON JOURNAL/CHRISTY CLARKE ABINGTON JOURNAL/FILE PHOTO ABINGTON JOURNAL/TINA MULEA

Winner, Accountant: Rick Lochen, CPA, partner at Lochen and Winner, Doctor: Dr. Sheela S. Winner, Lawyer: Patrick J. Lavelle.
Chase, P.C. Prahalad
B E S T O F T H E A B I N G T O N S 2 0 11 : P R O F E S S I O N A L S
provide and the integrity we have is what sets us
PROFESSIONALS
apart. Bottom line, I love what I do.”
Runner up: Jamie Kresge, Abington Financial

Continued from Page 36 Services,711 North State Street, Clarks Summit.
He does the majority of the work himself and attri- PEDIATRICIAN

buted his success to the personal relationships he Winner: Dr. Anders Nelson, P.O. Box 399, Chin-
builds with his clients. chilla. 570.586.8879 Dr. Anders Nelson has been a
pediatrician for 20 years. He credited his amazing
Runner up: Robert Browning, Oliver, Price and staff, along with his patients and their families for
Rhodes,1212 S. Abington Rd. P.O. Box 240, Clarks his tremendous success. “I’m thankful to be sur-
Summit. 570.585.1200, www.oprlaw.com. rounded by such great people.”
MECHANIC Runner up: Dr. Kate Tigue, 920 Viewmont

Winner: George Suprick, First Aid Automotive, Dr.Dickson City. 570.346.1464
2122 Newton Ransom Blvd., Clarks Summit. Winner, Insurance: Tom Florey, Florey Insurance.
570.587.1933. George Suprick has been operating REALTOR
First Aid Automotive since 1986. He related his Winner: Barry Kaplan, Classic Properties, 790
business as having a small country garage atmo- Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit.“I’m dedicated to
sphere. Suprick attributed his success to the per- my customers, my clients in real estate. What’s
sonal relationships with his customers, but more important to me is what’s best for them. I want to
importantly, to his very knowledgeable tech, Bill help them. My goal is to help people accomplish
Mitchell. Suprick feels that his strength comes their goals. Whatever they are looking to achieve,
from having good people, like Bill, behind him. that is what I want to help them to do,” Kaplan
said.
Runner up: Tom Krut, Northeast Imports, 1173
Winola Rd., Clarks Summit. 570.586.9353, Runner up: Diane Calabro, Classic Proper-
www.neimportsinc.com. ties,790 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit.
570.587.5050
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Winner: Mark J. Lynn, 400 Davis St., Clarks VETERINARIAN
Summit, 570.587.7534. Mark Lynn has been a Fi- Winner: Dr. Robert Stephenson, 725 Justus
nancial Advisor for 26 years and currently repre- Blvd. Suite 1, Scott Township. 570.587.3715
sents Axa-Advisors. He credits Charlene Durdan,
Assistant and Lenora Cunningham, Associate for See PROFESSIONALS, Page 38
much of their success.” I believe the service we Winner, Pediatrician: Dr. Anders Nelson. Shown, from left: Debbie,
Emily, Dr. Nelson, Dorothy, Judy. Absent from photo: Carey.
Winner, Veterinarian: Dr. Robert Stephenson. Shown, front row, front left: Kelly Cardone, Supervisor & Behaviorist, Kat (Therapy Dog), Leslie Smith, Susan Bittenbender.
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Back row: Dr. Robert Stephenson, DVM, Ami Maloco, DVM, Jayoung Lee, DVM, Rosemary Hedgelon, C.V.T., Holly Gries, C.V.T., Margo Longstreet, C.V.T., Jami Kaiser, Angie
Sandercock, C.V.T.
SPECIAL SECTION, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2011 B E S T O F T H E A B I N G T O N S 2 0 11 : P R O F E S S I O N A L S
PROFESSIONALS
Runner up: Dr. Colin Jeschke, 724 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit.
570.585.2006
PET GROOMER
Winner: Abington Grooming Salon, 115 Depot St., Clarks Summit.
570.586.9557. Robin Ross has been grooming dogs and cats for 35
years. She attributed her success to the one -on -one attention that she
provides to each and every pet. “I give each pet special attention, espe-
cially if they have special needs.”
Winner, Mechanic: First Aid Automotive. Shown, from left, are Bill Mitchell and George Suprick.
Winner, Realtor: Barry Kaplan, Classic Properties.

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ABINGTON JOURNAL/TINA MULEA ABINGTON JOURNAL/TINA MULEA
Winner, Financial Services: Mark Lynn. Winner, Pet Groomer: Abington Grooming. Shown is Robin Ross of Abington Grooming.
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Cassandra Devine and her daughter, Jaclene Devine owners of the Devine School of Dance which is lo-
cated at the Waverly Community House wish to send warm thanks to all of the people of the Abington/
Dalton area who voted their dance school “NUMBER ONE IN THE ABINGTONS”
FOR THE THIRD YEAR!
Also, they are so proud of their 35 years of success which includes students who are now professional
dancers and teachers, and they are proud of all their students who grew to be graceful and poised adults.
We thank you for sharing your children with us and we are looking forward to many more wonderful years.
DEVINE SCHOOL OF DANCE
AT THE
WAVERLY COMMUNITY HOUSE
For information about our Dance Camp
programs or for information for Fall
enrollment in Ballet, Pre-ballet, Tap, Jazz
and Lyrical, phone: 587-0807.
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American Academy of Ballet, New York City.

SWEEPSTAKES
REPEAT!
The Abington Journal was named
the winner of the Pennsylvania
Newspaper Association 2011 Key-
stone Press Awards Sweepstakes
for papers in Division VII. That’s
two Sweepstakes awards in a
row. Your community paper was
the top award-winner for publica-
tions of similiar size from across
the entire state.
AWARD WINNERS INCLUDE:

ADRIANE HEINE DON MCGLYNN T’SHAIYA STEPHENSON LINDSEY JONES
FIRST PLACE FIRST PLACE FIRST PLACE FIRST PLACE
in the column writing in the feature beat reporting for investigative reporting for for front page design.
category for “A Father’s category for coverage of the coverage of a rifle range in Ransom
Devotion.” arts and entertainment beat. Township.
JOAN MEAD-MATSUI MAURI RAPP LINDSEY JONES, DON MCGLYNN

SECOND PLACE HONORABLE MENTION & KRISTIE GRIER CERUTI
in the sports category for “One in the series category for stories HONORABLE MENTION
Million Flies Strong.” about the Marcellus Shale for page design.
industry.
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Right, Winner, Child -Centered

ABINGTON JOURNAL/DON MCGLYNN

ABINGTON JOURNAL FILE PHOTO

Winner, (tie) High School Female Athelete: Abington Heights’ Mag-

PHOTO COURTESY BETH MILLER

Winner, College Campus: Keystone College, La

Winner, (tie) Librarian: Sandy Longo and Leah

ABINGTON JOURNAL FILE PHOTO

Winner, (tie) High School Female Athlete: Abington Heights’ Joetta

ABINGTON JOURNAL/DON MCGLYNN

Thank You for Voting For Us...

SUBMITTED PHOTO ABINGTON JOURNAL/ANTONIA CASTRO

Winner, Politician: Winner, (tie) College Professor:

ABINGTON JOURNAL/STEPHANIE WALKOWSKI

ABINGTON JOURNAL/STEPHANIE WALKOWSKI

Bill Zalewski, Abington Heights Winner (tie) College Professor:

ABINGTON JOURNAL FILE PHOTO

Above, Winner, Seasonal Event: Clarks Summit

SPECIAL SECTION, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2011

ABINGTON JOURNAL/ROB TOMKAVAGE

Winner, Local Nonprofit Project: Griffin Pond Animal Shelter.

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Serving Shabu Shabu and Tapas (Japanese Fondue)

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(Located in Abington Plaza) Friday & Saturday 4:30 pm - 11 pm

ABINGTON JOURNAL/RAFAEL PIMENTEL

featuring the International works

Featured Artist and Reception

SPECIAL SECTION, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2011

ABINGTON JOURNAL/CHRISTY CLARKE

ABINGTON JOURNAL/SHAUNA MCNALLY

Winner, Travel Agency: Abington Travel.

Winner, Hardware Store: Bunnell Hardware. Right, shown: Susan

ABINGTON JOURNAL/SHAUNA MCNALLY

NEPA’s #1 Real Estate Website!*

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Winner, Pharmacy: CVS.

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