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Local law enforcement officers will be cracking down on impaired driving through increased sobriety checkpoints, roving and saturation patrols, and other enforcement methods over the Fourth of July holiday. Impaired-driving crashes killed 10,228 people in 2010, accounting for 31 percent of all traffic-related deaths in the United States. Thats an average of one alcohol-impaired driving fatality every 51 minutes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. According to the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, the Fourth of July holiday period (6 p.m. July 2- 5:59 a.m. July 6) is deadly. In 2010 during the holiday, 392 people were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes. Of those fatalities 39 percent were in crashes that involved at least one driver or motorcycle operator with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 higher. PennDOT Safety Press Officer Michael Taluto offered basic guidelines to stay safe over the holiday weekend. Dont drink and drive or text and drive, Taluto said. Make sure you are wearing a seatbelt and that children are in a child care seat, and be aware of aggressive drivers. Its all about keeping your family safe.
AT RIGHT: A parade of people arrive to honor Earl Granville and volunteer for the Homes for Our Troops organization. AT FAR RIGHT: Earl Granville was on his third deployment when a roadside bomb in Afghanistan left him with severe leg injuries.
Earl Granville (center) is seen lifting the first wall with General Contractor Ken Kurtz (to his left) and President of the Lackawanna Home Builders Association Bart Sacco (to his right). Also shown, Lackawanna County Commissioner Patrick OMalley (far left).
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Earl Granville thanks the crowd for their help and support.
SCOTT TWP. - It was a heros welcome to Scott Twp. on June 29 for Army Staff Sergeant Earl Granville. With fire trucks on both sides of the road and a huge American flag draped between them, lining the entrance way to the building site. Members of the Wilkes-Barre recruitment company,
Friends of the Forgotten and the Lakeland Jr./Sr. High School marching band led Granville, 28, to his new home. The veteran, who was severely wounded in Afghanistan, will have an easier time in the next few months thanks to a non-profit organization,
CLARKS SUMMIT- By a unanimous vote of 7-0, the Abington Heights School Board passed a $42.45 million budget for 2012-13 that has no millage increase. The millage rate will stay at 117.35. A mill is $1 in tax for each $1,000 in assessed property value. The district is using $1.7 million of the approximately $18 million the district has available in its total reserves in order to balance the budget, according to Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michael Mahon. Mahon discussed some of the sacrifices that had to be made in order to pass the budget. We eliminated 17 teaching positions in the last two years, along with about 10 percent of our support staff, Mahon said. This year there will be an increase in class sizes at the elementary school and with the elimination of two teaching positions at the high school there may some electives cut. Weve been really trying to tighten up and build efficiency in our operations, but even with all that were still not balanced. Board member Jeanne Cadman expressed concern that the district has not experienced a drop in taxes despite making several cuts. We havent had a millage rate decrease despite the reduction of staff which is a direct correlation to the fact that expenditures, especially on the employment side continue to rise exponentially, Cadman said. That is where our work lies. Board members Michael
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Cooking inspiration
rom the time she was a little girl watching cooking shows on television while most children her age were watching cartoons, Anastasia Wardach, of Clarks Summit, wanted to be a chef. Ive loved food ever since I was very young, she said. I have such vivid memories of sitting on the kitchen counter watching my dad tie a braciole (flank steak filled with cheese, tied with butchers twine, and cooked in a tomato sauce), making bread in tuna cans with my mom and happily serving my family imaginary dinners I had
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Anastasia Wardach, 17, of Clarks Summit, will instruct a teen cooking class at the Abington Community Library July 11 from 6 to 8 p.m.
worth of free space for other non-profits to conduct meetings, fundraisers and events. We have almost 200,000 people who come through the doors every year for these various activities. Although the Lake Winola resident has a career background in law, he is no
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During his years attending Kings College, , Joe Peters was president of the Kings Players, the schools acting ensemble.
created out of sand, shells and seaweed during vacations to the beach. In summer 2007, Wardach found inspiration and direction for her dream of becoming a chef at the Abington Community Library, where Natural Chef Toby Landon taught a teen cooking class on
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Editor: My brother Mikes Christmas present from his fiance, now wife, Liz, was tickets to a Pittsburgh Penguins game March 25, 2011. A few weeks before the game, Mike had been sick with a cough and cold, a fever that wouldnt break, and terrible fatigue. Two days prior to the game, Mike decided to go to the doctor because he wasnt feeling any better. Thankfully, our family doctor gave Mike a prescription for blood work. The morning of the game, Mike went for blood work. A few hours later, and almost into Pittsburgh, he received a phone call advising him to go to the nearest emergency room. His platelet count was 31,000. A normal platelet count is between 150,000 and 450,000. Platelets help the blood to clot. Mike was admitted that evening to UPMC Shadyside Hospital, and a week later diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, a cancer of the myeloid line of blood cells that allow for a rapid growth of abnormal white blood cells. Mike was given a heavy dose of induction chemotherapy to bring down cancer cells in his bone marrow to less than 5 percent. After it was confirmed that the chemo had worked, there was a decision that needed to be made: Continue with four consolidation chemotherapy in hopes of sustaining his remission or a stem cell transplant. A stem cell transplant replaces a patients stem cells with a matching donors healthy stem cells to suppress the disease and restore the patients immune system. Both options carry risks . Mike chose chemotherapy. I received a call from a stem cell transplant coordinator at UPMC. They wanted me to be tested to see if I was a match to donate my stem cells if Mike needed them in the future. I stood a 25 percent chance of being Mikes perfect match even though I was his sister. I was indeed Mikes match. By the end of October, Mike finished chemotherapy. In the beginning of November, he went back to Pittsburgh for a bone marrow biopsy . A week later he received a call from his doctor in Pittsburgh: marrow results werent clear and the cancer was still there. Mike was told to report back to Pittsburgh at the end of December, a week after his wedding, for further testing. He needed to go back sooner. On Dec. 5, two weeks to his wedding, blood work showed that Mikes leukemia relapsed. He needed to get back to Pittsburgh, the wedding needed to be postponed and the stem cell transplant was definite. A few days later Mike was told that he would be granted a wish through the hospitals Wish Project: Mike and Liz were married in the chapel at Shadyside Hospital among
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CHILDREN AND TEEN SUMMER CAMPS Comm Camp, at The Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Road, Waverly, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Weekdays, June 25 through August 3. A six-week summer day camp for Pre-K through Grade seven. Info: www.waverlycomm.org or 586.8191, ext. 2. RailCamp, July 8 13 at Steamtown National Historic Site. For high school students. RailCampers selected for participation in this years program will receive an introduction to the principles of historic preservation, gain first-hand experience in railroad operations and explore a variety of transportation career opportunities. Info/register: http:// railcamp.com/program/railcamp. The Andrew Kettel Basketball Camp, July 9 through 12 from 12:45 to 4:15 p.m. at Backcourt Hoops, 5 West Olive Plaza, Scranton. For fifth through ninth grade students. Covers shooting, offensive moves and ball handling. Cost: $75 with pre-registration or $85 walk-in (if space is available). Info: www.backcourthoops.com. Countryside Community Church Vacation Bible School, July 9 - 13 at 14001 Church Hill Road. The theme is National Park: My God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Will begin each night at 5:30 with a light supper and conclude at 8 p.m. Ages three sixth grade. Register: 587.3206 or countrysidechurch@yahoo.com. Deanna Klingmans Girls Basketball Offensive Skills Clinic, July 9 through 13 at The University of Scranton Long Center Gymnasium, at 9 a.m. For girls ages 8 through 16. Pre-registration required. Cost: $110. Info: 941.6660 or klingmand2@scranton.edu. Physical Theatre for the Young Actors, Weekdays July 9 through 27 at McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This three-week camp for ages 8 to 12 includes experience involving physical movement, timing, clowning and storytelling culminating in an original stage adaptation of The Little Prince by Antoine de SaintExupery. Cost: $450. Info: www.thescrantonplayers.com, 941.6327 or richard.larsen@scranton.edu. Space Quest, July 9 -13 at Clarks Green Assembly of God Church, from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. for children ages four to 12. A kid-friendly light dinner will be offered at 4:30 p.m. each night with the VBS activities beginning at 5 p.m. sharp. Pre-registration may be made at cgassembly.com, by calling the office at 586.8286, or at the church office.Cost: free, donations accepted. Fourth Annual Lackawanna Trail Lion Club Football Camp, July 16 and 17 from 5:30 8 p.m. on the game
field of the Lackawanna Trail High School. For ages 6 14. Each camper will receive position specific instruction and coaching on the fundamentals of blocking and tackling, how to get into a solid football stance, how to use their power angles, stretching, agility, proper form running technique, and teamwork. Each camper will receive a camp T-shirt and be eligible for prizes. Cost: $20 if registered by July 13, $25 if registering at door. Info: 335.3768 or jerviss@ltsd.org. Anthracite Heritage Museum Camp, July 17 through 20 from 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum. Rain or shine. For boys and girls ages 7 to 12. Campers will learn about the heritage and history of Pa. through stories, crafts, food, music and hands-on activities. Cost: $50 (includes all snacks and supplies). Info/registration: 963.4804. "SKY" Vacation Bible School, July 23 27 from 5:45 8:30 p.m. at Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, 1310 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit. Closing at 10 a.m. July 29. For Ages two through completion of sixth grade. Cost: Free. Register: www.bigbibleschool.com. Info: 587.2571 Harmony Heart Camp Day Camp, at the camp, 1557 Heart Lake Rd, Scott Twp, July 30 August 3 from 9 a.m. 5:30 p.m. For ages 7 - 12. Activities include: swimming, soccer, archery, boating, basketball, crafts, fishing, volleyball, nature study and more. Also includes a daily interdenominational chapel session with songs, a skit and Bible lesson
with discussion. Lunches and snacks are provided. Cost: $120 (family discount available). Optional overnight Campout Thursday night for 11-12 year old campers is an additional $15. Info: 254.6272. DAILY EVENTS July 5: Dalton Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary Meeting, at the Dalton Fire Hall at 6:30 p.m. Rich Wilsons Independence Day Spectacular, at the Radisson Hotel, 700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. The event starts with luncheon at noon, followed by Rich Wilson, who will pay tribute to America with a repertoire of patriotic songs and a selection of pop favorites from Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Johnnie Ray, and more. Cost: $31. Reservations (required): 226.6207. July 7: Country Alliance Church Multi-family Garage Sale, at the church on Orchard Drive, Clarks Summit (across from the Red Barn Village Newton) from 9 a.m. 2 p.m. Vendors wanted. Vendor cost: $10. Info: 388.2577 or 388.2674. Used Clothing Drive, at Country Alliance Church, 14014 Orchard Drive, Clarks Summit, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. To benefit the Keystone Rescue Missions Alliance, Scranton. Slightly used and very used clothing will be accepted along with purses and shoes. Info: www.countryalliance.com, 587.2885 or 945.3641. Introduction to Family Canoe Paddling, at Lackawanna State Park at 9 a.m. A free four-hour program for families
with children age eight and older. Participants will learn about regulations, equipment, safety and paddling skills. Register (required): www.visitPAparks.com or 945.7110. Chicken or Ribs Barbeque Dinner, at St. Michaels Center, 403 Delaware St., Jermyn, from noon to 3 p.m. Sponsored by St. Michaels Orthodox Church. Eat in or take out. Cost: $10 for chicken, $12 for ribs. Info/orders: 876.1456. July 9: 19th Annual Allied Services Jack Newman Classic, at the Country Club of Scranton. Co-sponsored by TR Technology Solutions and First Liberty Bank & Trust. The event marks the 19th anniversary honoring the Newman familys support and memorializing Allied Services first president, Jack Newman. Dalton Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary Bingo, at the Dalton Fire Co. Hall 6:45 p.m. July 10: Dalton Fire Company Annual Carnival, continuing through July 14., gates opening at 6 p.m. Music by Dave Williams on Tuesday, Hell Yo on Wednesday, Crystal Skies on Thursday, The Look on Friday, and Mace In Dickson on Saturday. Antique and Classic Car Cruise at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Firemens Parade at 7 p.m. Friday. Fireworks at 10 p.m. Saturday. The Knights of Columbus BINGO Night, at Our Lady of Snows Church in the Gathering Room at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Cost: No cover charge, bingo cards are 50 cents each or three for $1. Info: 587.1390.
family and friends Dec. 17, 2011. Shortly after , Mike started another round of chemo in preparation for the transplant. It worked. The tentative date for the transplant was around Valentines Day, but it never happened. Mike had relapsed again. On Feb. 17, we received a phone call that Mike was going into septic-shock caused by a serious bacterial infection, and that his organs were shutting down. Thankfully, doctors were able to stabilize him. In the beginning of March, Liz took a leave from her job to be Mikes caregiver post-transplant. A few weeks went byand Mikewas told they could not do the transplant because another bone marrow biopsy had revealed his cancer cells in the marrow were out of control . On April 11, I received a call from Hillman Cancer Center: they decided to go forth with the transplant after all because, miraculously, Mikes organs had recovered. I began receiving injections once a day for four days of a drug that multiplied stem cells in my bone marrow and purged them out of my marrow and into the bloodstream for collection through a process called pheresis. I was told Mike needed at least five million stem cells. Beginning April 26, they placed a central line catheter in my neck to collect the cells. In two days, I collected 5.5 million stem cells for Mike, and he received all of them. All of my blood counts returned to normal a week after collection. Both physically and mentally I feel great, knowing that I was able to take part in sustaining life for someone. Update: On June 29, we received some disturbing news out of Pittsburgh from my brother that his blood work showed leukemia cells. They did a bone marrow biopsy and he had to be admitted to the hospital June 30 to begin a low dose chemo for 5 days in hopes that this will clear the bad out. Long story short, his blood counts were great Tuesday and he relapsed by Friday. He had been good for 2 months post transplant. Please keep Mike in your thoughts, for the first 100 days following a stem cell transplant are very critical. For information on how to join the bone marrow registry and potentially save a life, visit: bethematch.org. Kimberly Meoni, Scott Township
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CLARKS SUMMIT - Clarks Summit Borough Council appointed Dominic Scottto fill the seat of former councilman Donald Moyer, whose resignation was accepted at its June 6 meeting. Borough council voted 6-0 in favor of Scotts appointment, citing his community involvement and status as a Korean War veteran. Scott was immediately sworn in and began working on council. Scott was also appointed to the councils finance committee. Council discussed whether to back a Clarks Summit/South Abington Joint Sewer Authority bond with a municipal guarantee. Borough Manager Virginia Kehoe explained that without the boroughs backing, sewer rates would be higher for residents. Councilman Pat Williams expressed concerns over backing the bond, citing Scrantons recent problems with its parking authority bond. If the sewer authority were to fall behind on payments, the borough would be liable to pick up the tab. Williams advocated opting out of the guarantee. Councilman Roy Davis and Kehoe explained that a sewage bond and a parking bond have very different risk levels. Everyone within a municipality is required to hook their home up to a sewage line, while not everyone is required to pay for parking in a city, Davis said. Council voted to back the bond, 6-1, with Williams commenting that he wanted to look into the matter further. . Council also considered a sewer connection with South Abington Township but tabled the matter until the next meeting. Council voted unanimously on awarding the boroughs recycling contract to J.P. Mascaro & Sons. Council concluded that the company would provide the best service for the best price. Additionally, the borough will be paid $15 per ton of recyclable material. The borough will be switching to single-stream recycling, which allows for every recyclable material to be put out at once. The switch will take place sometime in the late summer or early fall. Residents will be notified via mail when the switch will be made. Council voted, 6-1, to move forward in hiring part-time police officers. Williams said the borough needs to use existing members in a more efficient manner.
The Silver Spoon Diner, shown, recently opened on State Street in Clarks Summit.
Hoping to shine
BY GERARD E. NOLAN Abington Journal Correspondent
Sonni was adopted from Griffen Pond by Tom Godfry of South Scranton.
Shelterfest a success
More than $3,000 was raised at the Griffin Pond Animal Shelters inaugural Shelterfest Saturday. The entertainment included a red-carpet pet fashion show, music, food, games, raffles, pet-themed crafts and face painting, snow cones and cotton candy for children. During the fashion show, shelter animals were led out to be introduced to the community, some dressed to the nines. Shelters office cat, Carly, wore a miniature maids ensemble with a petite black bow on her head. Kacie Beck, a volunteer, came up with the idea for Shelterfest with Washicosky and they hope to make it an annual event. The society does not receive government support and runs entirely on donations, Beck said. Special sessions at the event included a discussion about how to integrate pets into a home with children, and presentations from a dog groomer and trainer. The shelter is hosting a foster program that Washicosky began in March. Anyone is eligible to foster a pet after meeting a few requirements. Those with pets at home need to have them neutered and vaccinated. Those considering first-time pet ownership can foster as well and be paired with an easygoing pet.
The interior decor now consists of blue booths, wood accents and Tiffany-style lamps. The dining room extends in an L- shape around the counter, instead of the two-room layout of the Summit Diner. Mindy Wegielewski, of Scranton, prepares coffee at the Silver Spoon Diner.
Sidewalk Sale Sponsors, from left: ABPA retail committee co-chair Patty Lawler; Deborah Kennedy Music, art and quality merchandise is what the of Penn Security Bank and Trust and ABPA retail committee co-chair Sonia Wysochanski. Absent Abington Business and Professional Associfrom photo: Biondi-Franklin Insurance; MyGym; ation (ABPA) will bring to Summerfest. We want to introduce everyone to the friendly Steve Pronko and The Abington Suburban. community of Clarks Summit, said Sonia Wysochanski, owner of Kidazzle for 29 years and a She thinks of someones interests and gives the painting away as a gift. member of the ABPA. Every store is unique Outside of the A-1Gold and Diamond Mine 2 and all items are hand-picked. Summerfest begins with the Art Walk July13 store, Wayne Smith, a keyboardist will perform. CLOE & Company sells fresh homemade teas. and runs in conjunction with Sidewalk Sale Days until July15. Artists Seth Oravec and Esth- Owner Donna Czarkowski is proud to sell American and local merchandise. er Staples will display their art outside Sole to In order to help the economy get better, its Soul, 535 S. State St., with a farm and nature theme. Oravec specializes in landscapes and still best to start in the community, Czarkowski said. Other businesses participating are Angels life paintings of nature and buildings. Staples Galeria, Duffys Coffee House, Everything Natfocus is charcoal paintings of barns, animals, ural, Paulettes Pretty Purses, Penn Security silos and flowers. Staples said that Summerfest Bank & Trust, Raves Outdoor Furniture, Sandis a wonderful way to relax. erson State Street Salon, Sonias Contemporary On Depot Street at Lawlers Affordable Elegance, Cindy Reynolds will display her art. She Clothing, Steve Pronko Jewelry , and Whites works with water colors, but does not sell her art. Country Floral.
The goal of the expanded local history area at the Abington Community Library (ACL) is to provide a section for anyone who wants to learn about the community. While the library has always had a local history section, historians Dennis and Sharleen Martin, began organizing the librarys records approximately five years ago, particularly board minutes, newspaper clippings and the photo collection. We are trying to beef up and focus on the Abingtons Dalton, Waverly, Newton, Chinchilla, Clarks Green, said Leah Ducato Rudolph, ACL director. Currently, the expanded history section contains a wide variety of documents and books pertaining to the history of the Abingtons; a Lackawanna ABINGTON JOURNAL/JOAN MEAD-MATSUI County mini history section; From left: Dennis Martin, Sharleen Martin and ACL Director Leah Ducabooks by local authors includto Rudolph.
ing Jack Hiddlestone, Mildred Mumfred and David M. Singer; copies of manuscripts used with permission from the Lackawanna Historical Societys library; and other pieces that have been donated or collected over the years.. A locked shallow display case is also available for families to display artifacts. We have recently added a few books of local interest that the library was missing, but
which were available from the historical society, Martin said. During the Centennial we accumulated much local history information that is currently being prepared for the library. To help grow the oral history section , Martin encourages the community to share its stories or manuscripts, particularly if someone has a manuscript at home their ancestors wrote about what it was like to grow up in the Abingtons.
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The Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit, is open for the adoption of pets from noon to 4:30 p.m., daily. Wish list items are always appreciated, especially cat litter and paper towels.
KKPR Marketing and Public Relations held a thank you party at POSH at The Scranton Club May 23 for restaurants and sponsors of Electric City Restaurant Week. Shown, from left, Katrina Foster, President and Founder of KKPR Marketing & Public Relations; Gregory Evans, owner of Whiskey Dicks; Robert Dickert, owner of Carl Von Luger Steak & Seafood; Jody Welsh, KKPR .
Name: Sophie Age: 1 year old Sex: Female Breed: Shiba Inu/Jack Russell Terrier mix. About me: I am shy and would be best in a home with children over 12. 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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A few borough residents have uncovered two identical time capsules, presumably prepared around the time of the nations bicentennial. The capsules, which remain sealed, await their permanent resting places as residents research their past. The first capsule turned up amid Clarks Summit centennial celebration preparations last year, according to Dennis Martin, vice chair of Clarks Summit centennial committee. The Abington Community Library housed the capsule for an unknown number of years, Martin said. But no one knows how the capsule landed there in the first place. At one point, because of lack of space, the library handed the capsule over to the Clarks Summit Borough. After that, the capsule was largely forgotten. During the centennial, former executive director of the Abington Community Library Mary Tuthill emailed Martin, asking whether the
second floor so we could have a good look at it, Martin said. At the borough building, Martin and others examined the capsule and found it matched the description Tuthill provided. The second capsule turned up a few weeks ago at the Keystone College library. Librarians were unable to locate any accompanying documentation for the capsule, but they are trying to contact faculty who taught there in the 1970s for inforPHOTO COURTESY DENNIS MARTIN mation. A second time capsule, in pristine condiMartin noted that both capsules tion, is housed at the Keystone College are identical vaults fitted with identilibrary in La Plume. cal plaques. The Keystone College capsule, in contrast with the first, is committee had come across the cap- in pristine condition, Martin said. That capsules condition led him to sule. surmise that it had never been burPrompted by the email, Martin ied. asked borough manager Virginia An Abington Journal archive Kehoe to look into the matter. At search turned up a few clues. The Kehoes request, the boroughs DeJuly 15, 1976 edition featured a phopartment of Public Works searched to of the Abington Bicentennial for the capsule, and workers found it Time Capsule Committee at work. in a borough garage. The caption mentions that two capWe asked the DPW to bring the sules, one near Keystone and one at time capsule to the borough building Clarks Green United Methodist
Church, will be buried in late fall. Perhaps they [the Clarks Green United Methodist Church] unearthed it when constructing the new wing, Martin said. Martin said that he and the others would like to see the capsules put into the ground until 2076, the nations tricentennial, as originally intended. Before committing them to the ground, however, Martin and other local historians want to research the history of the vaults and ensure that they will be remembered in 60 years. He said they should be entombed in a place that represents all of the Abingtons. Because its an Abington artifact, it really should be in a place thats for all the Abingtons, he said. Until then, he and others are working toward learning as much as they can about the relics. Were still basically trying to do the research, he said. Anyone with information regarding the time capsules is asked to contact The Abington Journal at 570.587.1148.
A search of The Abington Journal archives turned up this photo, whose caption reads "Members of the Abington Bicentennial Time Capsule Committee are shown at a recent meeting. From left: Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Thomas and Mrs. Charles Taylor. Jo Bagelmann, chairman of the committee has announced that two capsules, one near Keystone and one at Clarks Green United Methodist Church will be buried in late fall. Ideas or contributions for the capsules should be directed to Mrs. Henry Bagelmann. (Journal photo by Jerry McCandless)."
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Members of the Scott Township Hose Company help lift the walls into place.
be able to access everything in my wheelchair. I will have independence inside my house and wont have to worry about wearing my leg and crutching up stairs or down stairs if Im having a sore day. Granville has stayed active in sports, despite his injuries. While I was at Walter Reed Army Medical Center , I was introduced to a lot of adaptive and disabled sports, he said. I started playing hockey for the USA Warriors, a team of Wounded Warriors and I loved it. I still do a lot of volunteer work with them trying to help them out, even though I live here. I want to show them how much hockey has helped me with my recovery and hopefully it will help them. I also play hockey for the Philadelphia Flyers sled team. It keeps expanding and getting better. Granville graduated from Lackawanna College in Scranton with a Liberal Arts degree and a Business certificate, and is currently studying Counseling and Human Services at The University of Scranton. Larry Gill, Veterans Liaison for Homes for Our Troops, said building the homes is bitter-
sweet. I hate that there is the need for them, but its sweet that we can pull the community and volunteers together to get it done. According the Gill, the organization has completed 112 homes in 37 states since it was founded in 2004. Homes for Our Troops is a national nonprofit, non-partisan 501(c)(3) organization. They are strongly committed to helping those who have selflessly given to the country and have returned home with serious disabilities and injuries since September 11, 2001. It is their duty and honor to assist severely injured Veterans and their immediate families by raising donations of money, building materials and professional labor and to coordinate the process of building a home that provides maximum freedom of movement and the ability to live more independently. The homes provided by Homes for Our Troops are given at no cost to the Veterans. Its not a small undertaking, Gill said. We couldnt do what we do without the help of the men and women gathered here
today. People just love our men and women in uniform and want to say thank you, Gill added. Whether their way of saying thank you is by swinging a hammer, serving food at the volunteer tents or playing in a band, they just want to say thank you. Bart Sacco, President of the Lackawanna Homebuilders Association, is proud to be a part of the project. I think its an absolutely wonderful thing for the community, Sacco said. Its a wonderful group gathering bringing a whole bunch of different industry professionals together. Its wonderful to be a part of it and be instrumental in any minor or major way to bring this thing to life for Sgt. Granville. Lackawanna County Commissioner Patrick OMalley, one of the guest speakers, presented Granville with a plaque honoring the veteran for his service and issued a proclamation making June 29 Earl Granville Day in Lackawanna County. Its a great day, OMalley said. I hope they build 1,000 more houses for wounded veterans. Todd Zimmerman, of Clarks Summit, one of the many volunteers working on the project, shared his reasoning for getting involved. Its a worthy cause, Zimmerman said. The gentleman got wounded protecting our freedom. Im absolutely excited to get started. The grunt work of volunteers like Zimmerman, will lead to an easier life for a deserving man.
Newly-appointed president of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association and Clarks Summit resident David Palmiter, Ph.D. and Judith Blau, Ph.D., outgoing president of the PPA. and a seven-member staff. Palmiter, of Clarks Summit, is the first resident of Lackawanna County to hold this position.
ABOVE: Earl Granville is presented a proclamation from Lackawanna County Commissioner Patrick OMalley
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FACTORYVILLE The Lackawanna Trail School District Board of Education on June 26 approved the Lackawanna Trail budget of $18,576,241 for the 2012 to 2013 fiscal year. Property tax rates on the Lackawanna County side of the district will increase to 134.66 mills.On the Wyoming County side, the tax rate will now be 69.97 mills, up from 67.7 mills, an increase of 2.27 mills. A mill is $1 in tax for each $1,000 in assessed value. I walked into this room against the budget because of the tax increase. However, Im thoroughly impressed by the excellent job that the crew and everyone has done on it. They squeezed just about every penny out of the budget as possible and I move to approve it, said Joe Strauch, board member. In addition to budget items discussed, the board approved the appointment of Joan Horwatt as Mathematics chairperson with a stipend of $1,670. Heather Hallowich was approved to be appointed to a first semester elementary longterm substitute teaching position for the 2012 to 2013 school year at a pro-rated salary of $43,000. The motion to approve the new Dress and Grooming policy was carried 7-1. Thepolicy allows girls to wear blouses instead of a collared shirt. Principal John Rushefski discussed how students can show their school spirit on Fridays by wearing a school related Tshirt. Board member Dr. Michael Mould moved to have Casey Cathrall approved as a summer volunteer coach for boys basketball and was seconded by Carole Selwood.
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AT LEFT: Nicole Barber (right) presents the Advisor of the Year Award to Ken Knelly (left).
ABOVE: Gerard Hetman (third from left) after receiving the Shining Star Award and the Class Leader award standing with his family, from left, uncle, Stephen Toman, mother, Nancy Ann Hetman and father, Gerard P. Hetman. AT LEFT: Chris M OConnor from Keystone College receives his diploma at the Leadership Lackawanna graduation.
ABOVE: Nicole Barber (right) presents the Alumni Leader of the Year Award to Susan Luchko (left) at the Leadership Lackawanna Graduation.
CLARKS SUMMIT Camp Invention, a summer enrichment program combining science, problem solving, creativity and fun, wil be hosted by the Abington Heights Middle School July 16 to July 19. The camp will provide students from grades one to six with hands-on, discoverybased activities with the goal of inspiring their interest in science, technology, engineering, and math. The camp teachers are from Tunkhannock Area school district. High school students, who will be assisting the teachers, are from both Abington Heights High School and Tunkhannock Area High School. There will be one teacher for every eight students. They will be learning, exploring, and putting scientific concepts to the test, said Lisa Burgess, fifth grade science and social studies teacher at Tunkhannock Area Middle School and director of the program. They will learn to use their imaginations and creativity to solve problems. By the end of the week, they will be true inventors. Schools in the United States use one of the four programs of Camp Invention, which are create, innovate, envision, and the encoutner. This year, Abington
Heights Camp Invention will run the ENVISION program. In the Inventuereka module of the ENVISION program, children will take a fantasy adventure on the Ci6000 Space Modulator Time Machine to explore moments in invention history. They will also learn the process of innovation as well as teamwork, when they brainstorm ideas for two inventions and add modifications to them. In the Magnetropolis module, students will use their problem solving skills when they explore an island. On the island, they will create a 100foot light tower. They will also learn about the properties of magnets and will use magnetic force with electricity to light the island. In the I Can Invent: Balloon Burst module, students will create inventions that can burst water balloons. All students will get the chance to dismantle broken machines to see how each part works. During the Action and Adventure Games module, students will play games that they invent using recyclable items, water balloons, and other unconventional materials. Up to 110 students can attend Camp Invention at Abington Heights. For more information, go to www.invent.org.
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From left: iDropped co-owners Charles Hibble and Chad Altier inside their business at The Mall at Steamtown.
Although Hibble cant guarantee that his company will be able to fix every phone, they have a 95 percent chance to get a water damaged phone working again. According to Hibble, customers must sign a waiver agreeing
to void their device warranty with their service provider if they bring their phone to iDropped to be repaired. More information is available on their website, iDropped.com. Hibble and Altier both own other companies.
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stranger to theater and the performing arts business. I have this great passion for the arts, so it allows me to tap into that as I do my job day to day here, said Peters. While he attended Kings College in Wilkes -Barre, he was the president of the Kings Players, the schools acting ensemble. Peters was also an expert commentator for the Fox News Channel in New York. He was involved in a television production in Hollywood, where his son Max Peters was an actor appearing in shows such as HBOs Six Feet Under and an ABC sitcom called Wednesday 9:30 (8:30 Central), which aired in 2002. Peters appears on a radio show that bears his name: Tough Talk with Joe Peters, which airs on 94.3FM Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. The topics he discusses in his show include his real life experiences, such as working undercover, prosecuting mobsters and working in counter terrorism in the White House and around the world. His show also gives people the opportunity to voice their opinions on air. Its a chance to hear others opinions, not mine, said Peters. The East Stroudsburg native grew up in Scranton. After attending West Scranton High School, he was in the Class of 1979 at Kings College, where he majored in criminal justice and minored in English and theater. During and after college, he worked as a police officer. In 1983, he graduated from the Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle. Peters began his career in law as a prosecutor for the Attorney Generals office in Pa., in which he was the
executive deputy of narcotics. At the same time, he was also the statewide director of the Bureau of Narcotics Investigations. He then became a special Mafia prosecutor for the U.S. Department of Justice. From there, he worked for two U.S. Presidents. During the last two years of the Clinton administration, he was responsible for all aspects of the U.S. Drug Policy . During the first two years of George W. Bushs presidency, he worked with former state governor Tom Ridge in helping set up the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Peters returned to the area to run for auditor general in 2004. Afterward, his career spanned overseas working in international business and as a counter terrorism consultant. He worked extensively in Italy, London, Dubai, Kuwait and Abu Dhabi. Now he is back in Northeast Pa., where he plans to stay. Im back home to stay, said Peters. Ive got a large, close family and theres no better place to be than with them. Peters enjoys being the new executive director at the Scranton Cultural Center. Another special part of the job is each day when I leave the building, and I look down the street just two doors away, I see City Hall and Im reminded of the service my father gave to this community as a two-term mayor of Scranton, Mayor Eugene Peters. And the tradition that my mother also taught us about giving back to your community and your neighbors, he said. So, this facility with a great board and great colleagues allows me to use all of that and be motivated accordingly.
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Fleming and Gregory Madensky were absent from the meeting. Mahon announced that according to the preliminary results for Project Lead the Way, 45 of 49 engineering students met Rochester Institute of Technologys required score for college credit. The board also unanimously accepted the registration of high school teacher Sandra Steinberg, a part-time custodian, a food service employee and an aide. Thomas Kerrigan was approved as a long term substitute German teacher and Andrea Lynch was approved as a long term substitute elementary school teacher.
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The Tunkhannock Business And Professional Association hosted its 31st Annual Celebration of Tunkhannock Heritage Founders Day June 23 on Main St. in the downtown. The event featured live music and a variety of local food specialties.
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Catherine Schindemi, of Archbald, inspects the engine compartment of a Nash Metropolitan during the Scranton Region AACAs judging practice run last week.
Practice run
The Scranton Region Antique Automobile Club of America held a car judging practice run on the grounds of its Scranton clubhouse last week in preparation for its 41st annual Scranton Region Car Show. The show will take place July 15 at the Abington Executive Park, Morgan Highway, South Abington Twp. It will feature a flea market, various food vendors, live music and a car corral and winners parade. Joe OBrien, of Scranton, writes down his comments as part of Gates open at 8 p.m. the Scranton Region AACAs judging practice run last week.
but rather fresh ingredients and the right technique. She said her favorite foods Continued from Page 1 are vegetarian and fresh foods, and she frequents the local raw foods. She said the class farmers markets in search of prompted her to consider fresh produce and inspiration healthier ideas for cooking for her cooking. and introduced the idea of I love going to the farmers raw foods in a really cool market when its open and just way. exploring and talking to farmIt was just a whole differers, finding new and exciting ent concept that Id never produce, she said. Food is thought of before, she said. just so exciting. Theres alNow at age 17, Wardach ways new techniques, always will launch this summers new ingredients, always someTeen Cooking Series at the one whos willing to share library as instructor for its first session, July 11 from 6 to what they know with you. Another person from whom 8 p.m. Wardach said shes learned a The series is scheduled to run four weeks, and is open to lot is Executive Chef John Wiscosky, at St. Marys Centeens entering grades 7 ter in Scranton, where she through 12. The classes are works as his assistant. Some free, but registration is reof her regular responsibilities quired, and can be made by there include prep work, makcalling the library at 570.587.3440. Other sessions ing salads and appetizers and building crudit displays. She include Landon as instructor July 18 and 25 and Chef Judy said Wiscosky is an excellent teacher, and often allows her Detter Aug.1. to complete tasks unlikely to Young Adult Librarian be assigned most chefs her Sandy Longo said although age. the setting for the classes is This has given me the exnon-traditional, shes confident the instructors will adapt perience, knowledge and conand engage the students. She fidence I know I will need for said shes also grateful for the my career, she said. willingness of each instructor Wardach is a home school to help bring the cooking student entering her senior classes to the public library. year of high school, one of Longo said of Wardach and five children of Paul and her abilities, Anastasia is Lynne Wardach. After gradmature beyond her years, uating, she aspires to attend sincerely focused on the culi- the Culinary Institute of nary craft, and communicates America in Hyde Park, N.Y. her thoughts with attention to for its four-year program. She detail. Shes eager to share her then plans to travel to France love for cooking. Perhaps to live, work and study, before shell be the next to inspire returning to America to open the future goals of her stuher own bistro. dents. She said being homeschoolWardach said during the ed helps her work toward class students will learn to these goals, as she was able to make pasta from scratch with choose her own curriculum alfredo sauce and a fresh pesto salad with tomatoes and mozzarella balls. Its going to be very hands on, she said. I love teaching, and I love sharing what I love to do with other people. She said when making plans for the class, Longo asked her what teens like to eat that she could teach them to make. She said the first thing that came to mind was boxed macaroni and cheese, and she thought, Weve got to get these kids off that stuff. So, she and Longo came up with the pasta alfredo idea. For those who desire to learn to cook, but lack the confidence to move beyond the mac n cheese stage, Wardachs advice is to just go and play around with it. Everybody has a different style and a different technique, she said. So, you have to find flavors that you love, and...just try it. Wardach describes her own cooking style as, simplicity. She explained that to make good food, one doesnt necessarily need a complex recipe,
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Anastasia Wardachs Stuffed Squash Blossoms Ingredients: 12 squash blossoms 16 oz. of ricotta cheese 1 cup of mozzarella cheese 1 medium shallot, finely minced. 2 large eggs Black pepper and salt to taste cup freshly chopped sage 5 tbs. butter Directions: Wash the blossoms and remove the stamen from the middle. Mince and saut the shallot; mix together the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, eggs, shallot, half of the crispy sage butter (see below) salt and black pepper. Fill a zip top bag with the mixture. Cut a medium size hole in one tip of the bag. Carefully pipe the mixture into the blossom until it is of the way full. Wrap the petals over each other and place in a greased baking dish. Continue to fill rest of the blossoms. Bake at 350, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes. To make the crispy sage butter: Melt 5 tablespoons of butter over low heat. Once it is melted, add in the freshly chopped sage and let it fry until crispy. Drizzle over the baked squash blossoms and enjoy.
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Robert W. Kemp
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2012. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Roland and Olive ODell Kemp. He graduated from John Bartram High School, Philadelphia, and moved to the Clarks Summit area 50 years ago. He was living in the Glenburn area at the time of his death. Bob was an Air Force Korean War veteran attached to the 117th Bombardment Squadron, and worked in the corrugated packaging business for the last 50 years. Bob retired as a Sales Manager for Chesapeake Corporation, and was the owner of Total Packaging, Inc. at the time of his passing. Best known to many as just Coach, Bob spent tireless hours coaching area youths at the Legion and Teener league levels for the past 25 years. Bob was most currently an assistant coach to Abington Heights baseball and special adviser to Lackawanna College baseball. His knowledge of baseball and endless talks will be sadly missed. Go Kemper Ball. In the early 60s, Bob helped lobby and get passed current laws for adoption and childrens rights. He was avid reader, history enthusiast, sports fan and member of Masonic Sun Lodge for over 50 years. He will be missed by his family and is survived by his children, David D. Kemp, Kyle R. Kemp, Virginia Lee (Kemp) Kissinger, and Kathleen Ann Kemp, and two granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his sister, Louise R Morrow. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 29, 2012, at noon, at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit, PA. Family and friends may pay respects on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Abington Community Library, 1200 Morgan Highway, South Abington Township, PA 18411. For directions or to send online condolences, please visit www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome.com.
Robert W. Kemp, 80, from the Clarks Summit and Glenburn area, died at home on June 26,
The Waverly Townships DPW Crew helped the in the AAJRB Parks Beautification Project. They did the difficult tasks on a hot summer day. Seen here are Thomas James, Jason Morse and Steve Bray who all helped dig up sod, relocate it and distribute nine yards of soil.
A prettier park
On June 14, Waverly Township Department of Works crew donated their time at the Abington Area Community Park to remove three to five feet of sod on both sides of the staircase above the softball fields. They relocated the sod and distributed nine yards of soil for the planting of approximately $1,000 worth of established perennials and shrubs donated by a local woman. The project was done cost free to the park because of cooperation of businesses, municipalities and individuals and was under the direction of master gardener, Donna Zagrapan.
assistance sponsoring the Independence Day celebration. We alone cannot do it, Mattes wrote in the letter. With the ever-increasing cost, it would take nearly $16,000 to finance the event this year. Mattes also wrote he plans to recognize those who help sponsor the events, and will thank them in an advertisement in local newspapers. Holzmann made a motion to donate whatever Council can. Bill Montgomery seconded the motion, and suggested to donate $250. Bill Montgomery commented positively on the Dalton Fishing Derby, held at Streamside Park June 10. Everybody had a good time, he said. The kids caught a lot of fish. We gave away a lot of presents.
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WAVERLY It was a full house at the June 25, 2012 Waverly Township meeting. Drew Christian, Waverly, voiced his concern about the tractor trailer traffic on Clinton Road. He believes the tractor trailers are going onto to Clinton Road from Route 81 as a shortcut. When there is construction there can be between 10 to 15 tractor trailers through per day; without
construction there are normally three to four. Christian said the vehicles air brakes are also a concern since they are so loud they rattle our house. He said his biggest concern is for the safety of their children and asked the supervisors for their help. Township manager Bill White said he will pass on the concern to the Waverly police and suggested that a letter be sent to PennDOT. Maryellen DAndrea and
Amy Broadbent gave an update on the schoolhouse restoration. They have received a building permit as well as hired a contractor for stabilization. Cleanup began on the basement last week and they are waiting for the utility company to set up for electricity. DAndrea shared the news that they are now a nonprofit organization, they hope to start community outreach soon, and its been a hard, long process.
Jamie Kresge is the owner of Abington Financial Group, serving the community since 1993. Contact him at (570) 586-1013 or www.abingtonfinancial.com. The content provided in this article is meant to be a substitute for personal research and conversations with a qualified financial advisor. Securities offered through SagePoint Financial Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Abington Financial Group is not affiliated with SagePoint Financial, Inc. or registered as a broker-dealer or investment advisor.
Donald B. Howard of Trucksville, formerly of Waverly, died Tuesday after an illness at Geisinger Hospital in Wilkes Barre. He was the husband of the former Cheryl Hollenbeck. The couple has been married for 46 years. Also surviving are a daughter Kimberly Sherer and her husband Joseph, and a son Donald Jr. and his wife Ginny, grandchildren Ashley Lynn Sherer, Joseph Sherer, Travis Howard and his wife Amanda Michele, and Cassidy Howard,and a sister Marjorie Joan Howard. The funeral service will be private at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Clarks Green Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St. Clarks Summit Pa 18411. To sign the online guest book go to www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome.com
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Playwriting for the High School Student, at McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts, weekdays from July 23 -August 3 from 9 - 11:30 a.m. A two-week, hands-on workshop for high school students focusing on the basics of playwriting including character, story structure, theme and theatricality. Cost: $300. Info: www.thescrantonplayers.com, 941.6327 or richard.larsen@scranton.edu.
Adult Painting Class, at New Visions Studio and Gallery, 201 Vine Street, Scranton, Monday evenings, July 9 - 30 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. In this four-week adult acrylic painting class, beginners will learn composition, blending and painting techniques. Instructor: Adam Weitzenkorn. Cost: $100 (supplies included). Info/register: 878.3970, newvisionsstudio@gmail.com or newvisionsstudio.com. Lakeside Players Free Theater Camp, Monday through Friday July 16 to 20 and July 23 to 27 at The Lakeside Players home theater, Lakeville Community Hall, Route 590, Lakeville, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. At the end of camp, the children will show off what theyve learned at a free performance for family and friends on Saturday, July 28, at 7 p.m. Info: 857.2226.
On a sunny early summer evening June 21, guests and members of the Laurel Garden Club strolled through Joanne McLains gardens in Waverly Township, admiring a variety of plants and flowers McLain has nurtured in planting beds. The tour of McLains garden is part of the clubs lineup of summer garden tours, which also allows time for fellow avid gardeners to mingle and share their passion for gardening. Visitors to McLains garden are greeted by planting beds in the anterior yard with pieces of garden art interspersed with her gardens abundant greenery and blooms. The display continues to the side and back yard of her property. McLain, who has been a member of the club for one year, said of her gardens, I love all of them (my gardens). I really cant pinpoint which garden is my favorite. Theyre all different and I have certain plants that are my favorites, she said, noting that oriental lilies and oriental poppies, and tree pe-
onies are at the top of her list. Also part of her collection is all colors of Coneflowers and Day Lilies; Bea Balm, Crocasima, Canterbury Bells, Shasta Daisies, Yarrow, Delphinium, and annuals: geraniums and zinnias. The color scheme is not important in an English garden. All colors blend, said McLain. Her forest garden has blue tones with low variegated grasses, ferns, live forevers, wild phlox, ivy, heliotrope, violets and other shade plants. Shrub roses, day and oriental lilies, water celery, lavender, milkweed, Siberian iris and water lilies surround the pond area in her backyard. My philosophy is I try to plant perennials in the areas I know they (should) grow and thrive in, and I am still learning and this makes me happy, said McLain, who is thinking of enrolling in a master gardener program. In addition to the summer
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ABOVE: Purple Clemaitis - Jackmanni Pink Clemaitis - no name AT RIGHT: Joanne McLain has a variety of perennials and annuals in her garden, including rose bushes.
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The dog days of summer are here. Now is the time of the year areas of the Northern Hemisphere typically observe the hottest, most sultry temperatures of the year The name comes from the ancient Romans and their belief that Sirius, also called the Dog Star, is visible in the constellation, Canis Major, at this time of year. They believed that Sirius, in close proximity to the sun, was responsible for the hot weather. A number of recent books about dogs and their care are currently on the New Books shelf at the Abington Community Library. Readers can cool off and enjoy one or two. Things Your Dog Doesnt Want You to Know, by Hy Conrad and Jeff Johnson. With persistence and patience and half a ton of treats, the authors convinced 11 dogs from all walks of life to come forward, giving them their chance to tell their owners and other humans what other dogs cant or wont talk about: their hopes and dreams, their grudges and pleasures, and what they really think about life as a pet. Kindred Spirit, Kindred Care, by Shannon Fujimoto Nakaya, DVM. An experienced veterinarian offers insights and practical advice on the human-animal bond, healthy living and graceful aging, choosing a veterinarian, understanding diagnoses and options, and managing needs and expectations. It is the first pet care book to present a holistic approach to making health decisions on behalf of dogs and other family pets. Soldier Dogs, by Maria Goodavage. Described as a great read for anyone who appreciates dogs and heroes, this books exposes the unexpected trust and affection that flows both ways between dog and handler in times of war. Read it to learn how military service dogs are created and become acquainted with dozens of canine heroes, from Stubby, who fought in WWI, to Cairo, who was a member of the raiding party that took down Osama bin Laden. Sergeant Rex: the Unbreakable Bond Between a Marine and His Military Working Dog, by Mike Dowling. Sent to the front lines of combat in Iraq with Marine Corps military K9 teams, Rex, a German shepherd, was charged with sniffing out weapons caches, suicide bombers, and devastating explosives. It was Sergeant Mike Dowlings job as his partner to lead Rex into the heart of danger time and time again, always trusting Rex to bring them both back alive. Here he tells a story of astonishing loyalty and a tale of sacrifice, courage, trust, and love between one man and his dog. A special Summer program for children, Read to a Dog, will take place at the library on Tuesday, July 24, in conjunction with a Story Hour devoted to books about dogs. Recommended for children ages 5 through 10 years. Preregistration is required by calling the library at 587.3440. Dog food and other wish list items will be collected for the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter at the time of the program.
The Abington Community Library is located at 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Visit our website, www.lclshome.org/abington to register online for events or call the library at (570) 587-3440. Dont have a library card? Register for one at http://www.lclshome.org/ libraryinfo/library_card_reg.asp.
Actors Circle will present Where the BLEEP is Poor Tom by retired college professor John McInerney. Cast members include Patti Purcell, left and John Arena, right, with McInerney.
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Clarks Summit resident John McInerney knows a thing or two about writing and staging plays. A seasoned playwright and retired University of Scranton English professor, McInerney brings his academic and theatrical experiences to his latest offering, Where the BLEEP is Poor Tom?, which will be performed by Scranton-based theater group Actors Circle. The plays action takes place on a college campus, where a prima donna movie star has arrived to star in the colleges production of King Lear. Among the cast of characters are the
stars tart-tongued wife, a harried professor producer, an eccentric local publicist, a drunken professional actor, a nervous student actress, a director losing his cool and an anxious nun, whos in charge of the parochial school children who are extras in the play, according to an Actors Circle press release. The play, directed by Lou Bisignani, is based on McInerneys memory of the events surrounding Richard Harriss production of Julius Caesar at the University of Scranton in 1987. I tried to use some of those memories, which I changed around, McInerney said. I added
some plot and structure to create what I hope will be an interesting and comedic reflection on the excitement and pressure involved in any theatrical production. Most of the play focuses on the interaction between an aging movie star and young professor, who is the producer of the play, he said. The play will be staged July 12 through 15 at Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road, Scranton. Tickets are $8 for general admission, $6 for seniors and $4 for students. For reservations or more info, call 342.9707. All shows begin at 8 p.m. except for the Sunday show, which begins at 2 p.m.
arship recipient, Karen Blomain, said, Craigs accomplishments are evidence of his knowledge of craft. What the bio cant show is the impact Craig has made on many other writers from grade school to senior citizens. He believes that poetry is ultimately a process by which we discover and examine our world. Craig demonstrates a willingness to take risks by speaking honestly and directly. Czury is self-employed at Springville Schoolhouse Art Studios and teaches part time at Albright College. A graduate of the University of Montana with a M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Wilkes University, he is the
recipient of numerous awards and grants from around the world. Being awarded the 2012 Belin Scholarship, Craig said, is the same kind of nod and grin affirmation that lets me know that this fool, archaic way of getting around, getting to know the people of this beleaguered Marcellus gas drilling region, listening to their stories and scratching them down in my pocket journal alongside the road, is a significant, nearly lost, intimate communication, at the drop of a thumb, between strangers talking about where we are, where weve been and where we are going.
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.
SCRANTON - The eighth Scranton Jazz Festival will held Aug.3 to 5 with bands from all over the world. Its host will be the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, where organizers will turn the train shed into an amphitheater surrounded by vendors, food, a bar, visual art and music. We have the same exact performers of Newport, R.I., one of the oldest jazz festivals in the history of the United States playing right here in Scranton so you dont have to go too far, said Marko Marcinko, artistic director at a media conference hosted June 29 at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, Scranton. At 7:30 p.m. August 3, La Cuccina will jazz it up with the styles
of Gato Barbieri and Santana to prepare the audience for The Average White Band, a Scottish
group. At 9:30 p.m. Aug. 3 and 4, the music goes to the streets for The Jazz Walk. Jazz bands will
The Jazz Festival Committee prepares for the event on August 3 to 5 at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel. Shown, from left, are: Bob Schlesinger, Marko Marcinko artistic director, Laurie Cadden, Lackawanna County Commissioners Jim Wansacz and Patrick OMalley, Sarah Eynon Public Relations chairperson, Mike Keraney.
play in Kildares Irish Pub, The Bog and many other locations until 2 a.m. Both Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. various bands will hit the stage. Sunday features The Keystone Jazz Institute Student Combos. Lackawanna County Commissioners Jim Wansacz and Patrick OMalley discussed the student component of the event. There are young musicians that have played for the event, moved on to college and became professional musicians who come back and play for the festival, Wansacz said. Prices vary daily, but begin at $20 and are available at Joe Nardone Gallery of Sound locations or by calling the box office at 487.3954. Sunday student pass is $10. For more information, visit Scrantonjazzfestival.org.
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From left are officers of the Laurel Garden Club: Joyce Crounse, vice president, John Crounse, vice president, Richard Genova, President, Ann Marie Genova, Treasurer/Membership, Marsha Scotti, newsletter/ secretary and Pat Coffey, coordinator.
From left: Barry and Donna Kaplan, Tunkhannock. Barry Kaplan was the recipient of the Four-Way Test Award.
The Rotary Club of the Abingtons held its annual Installation Dinner June 28 to announce the officers and board of directors for 2012-2013. The event was held at The Nichols Village Hotel and Spa. New officers and directors for the 2012-2013 year are: John Hambrose, President; Robert Vielee, PresidentElect; Ian Anderson, Vice President; Mary Tuthill, Secretary; Stephanie Westington, Treasurer; Joseph Pagnani, Sergeant-at-arms; Roger Mattes, Past President; Trip Crowley, Past President; Theresa Collins, Director; Michael Barrows, Director; Deborah Kennedy, Director and TShaiya Stephenson, Director.
From left: Rotarians Ned Connell, Waverly and Howard Hyde, South Abington Twp.
Meg Hambrose, left, with Rotary Club of the Abingtons President John Hambrose, both of South Abington Twp. , and Rotarian Larry Sarno, Waverly.
From left: Rotarian Trip Crowley, with daughter Diana Crowley, both of South Abington Twp. with Sandy Pagnani and Rotarian Joe Pagnani, South Abington Twp.
Sandy Pagnani, South Abington Twp., left, with Rotarian Sandie Lamanna, Clarks Summit. Barry Kaplan, left, is presented the FourWay Test Award by out-going Rotary Club of the Abingtons President Roger Mattes.
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or all the way past Shadowbrook (Inn and Resort). He added, Weve come down the SusqueGary L. Weidner, Jr., 54, Dalhanna North Branch of the Tunkton, had his first canoe experihannock Creek a number of ence with the Boy Scouts years ago, with an overzealous paddler times and its great for little kids children. Its rocky with rapids, along on the trip. He (a fellow but its not as deep. There arent Boy Scout) wanted to be ahead of everyone and I just wanted to strong undertows as there are in have fun, said Weidner, a canoe the Susquehanna. Many of his canoe trips have enthusiast with years of experibeen enjoyed with family, inence under his belt. Since his scouting days, canoe cluding his son, Gary L. Weidner, III, and can be planned as trips have taken him abroad to overnight excursions and comdestinations including Norway, bined with other activthe Amazon Basin in South ities such as campAmerica with destinations such as Guyana, Venezuela and Brazil ing, fishing and hiking planned to [through vast fields of high break up the trip, grass some pretty rough water, providing a and on rivers throughout the northeast including Maine, New medley of outdoor Hampshire, Vermont, and New adventures. York State, etcLocally, he has For excanoed down parts of the Susample, If quehanna River, Delaware, and one of his favorite waterways, the you go up north to North Branch of the Tunkhannock, when the water is high. When it (the water) is high enough, you can put the canoe in the water up upstream from the Nicholson Viaduct and come down to Lazy Brook Park by Deer Park Lumber,
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Lakes George and Champlain, you can plan different trips with overnight excursions. You carry camping gear with you. Its a paddle and camp kind of fun, said Weidner. On one of their first family trips, Weidner noted, referring to the North Branch of the Tunkhannock Creek, Our first trip there we saw eagles, snapping turtles, big carp, trout, deer and all sorts of birds. When canoeing with children, he advised, Be prepared with a dry bag with extra clothes for
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The 4th Annual Lackawanna Trail Lion Cub Football Camp will be held Monday, July 16 and Tuesday, July 17 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on the game field at Lackawanna Trail High School. The camp is for kids ages 6 to 14. Each camper will receive position specific instruction from the coaching staff and players of the Lackawanna Trail High School football team in a non-contact setting. Players will be grouped according to their age and their individual offensive and defensive positions. Special teams instruction will also be covered. A certified trainer will be on grounds at all times All campers will receive coaching on the fundamentals of blocking and tackling, how to get into a solid football stance, how to use their power angles, stretching, agility, proper form running technique, and teamwork. The importance of Lion Pride throughout the entire Lackawanna Trail Football family will be emphasized. Each camper will receive a camp T-shirt and be eligible for prizes. The cost is $20 if you register by July 13. $25 if you register at the start of camp. Participants should wear a T-shirt, shorts and proper footwear (spikes, if possible). Concessions will be available. If you have any questions, contact Steve Jervis, Head Football Coach: 335-3768 (cell) or by email at jerviss@ltsd.org.
Michelle LaCoe coached a field hockey camp for 8 to 14 year-old girls from June 25 to 29 at South Abington Park. The camp covered basic skills for the younger participants and advanced techniques for the experienced players.
Marykate Boyle and Anna Baruffaldi work on drills at Michelle LaCoes Field Hockey Camp on June 26.
With the help of Katya Williams, Coach Michelle LaCoe shows the girls at her field hockey camp how its done on June 26.
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the kids Adults should also be experienced swimmers and very comfortable with the waterIts experience and forethought if youre taking little children. He added, When the kids are young, I would have an experienced adult in the front and one in the back and the kids in the middle and you paddle accordingly. A canoe, a small narrow boat, usually pointed at both bow and stern and typically human-powered, may also be powered by sails or small electric or gas motors. Weidners canoe is a Mad River 17 foot, weighing approximately 92 lbs. with the additional equipment he has added to it. He noted, Some boats have good initial stability (tip over possibility) or better secondary stability. There are different hull shapes with different types of boats. Thats true with canoes, too. My canoe is good for family recreation, moderate speed on a lake and its good for bigger rivers, but its not good on small creeks because its too big. There are all sorts of stuff out there today to have fun with.And as a recreational sport, according to Weidner, canoeing can be rigorous or relaxed and laid back. For instance, if youre in a canoe and its a very windy day, its rather vigorous. If youre on a river thats kind of rough, youve got to be on your toes, said Weidner. Some of the safety gear required for a canoe trip includes life vests, a whistle, a safety rope, and paddles, and according to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission website, Unpowered boats are boats without motors such as certain kayaks, canoes, rowboats, sailboats, rafts or inflatable boats. Unpowered boats are not required to be registered unless used at a Fish & Boat Commission access area or lake, or at Pennsylvania state parks and state forests; or required by the owner (one example is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers). Visit fishandboat.com/ boatinf.htm for more information, or to learn more about boating regulations and safety on Pennsylvania waterways.
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The third annual Forever Young Kids Fishing Derby was held June 9th at the Abington Area Community Park Lake Eston Wilson The derby is in Memory of Bud Young and benefits the park at Abington Area Community Parks Lake Eston Wilson.
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AWD, Black interior/exterior, start/ stop engine with keyless entry, heated seats, 18 alloy wheels, many extra features. Only Low Miles. 10 year, 100,000 mile warranty. $22,500. Willing to negotiate. Serious inquires only - must sell, going to law school. (570) 793-6844
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VIRGINIA SEASIDE LOTS: Spectacular 3+ acre estate lots in exclusive development on the seaside (the mainland) overlooking Chincoteague Bay, islands and ocean beyond. Gated entrance, caretaker, private paved roads, community pier, pool and club house which includes 2-bedroom guest suites for property owners. Great climate, fishing, clamming and National Seashore beaches nearby. Just 30 miles south of Ocean City, Md. Absolute buy of a lifetime, recent bank sale makes these lots available at 1/3 original price! Priced at only $49,000 to $65,000. For info call (757)824-5284 Email: oceanlandtrust@yahoo.co m, pictures on website: www.corbinhall.com
Beautiful, oversized executive style apartment in large historic home. Two bedrooms, one bath, granite kitchen, hardwood floors, dining room, living room, basement storage, beautiful front porch, washer/ dryer. $1,000 monthly plus utilities. No smoking. Call 570-472-1110
KINGSTON
1/2 Double, 2 bedroom. Newly remodeled. Gas Heat. Washer & dryer hookup, yard, parking. Not Approved for Section 8. No pets. $550 + utilities. 570-714-1530
Modern, 1st floor, 1 bedroom, off-street parking, no pets, $495/month, plus utilities & security. Call 706-5628
KINGSTON
Sprague Ave. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1st floor duplex, New w/w carpeting & hardwood floors. Convenient to Wyoming Ave. Washer/dryer hookup, basement storage. Reduced! $540/month + utilities, security, lease. NO PETS. 570-793-6294
KINGSTON
1st floor, 1 bedroom, refrigerator & stove, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, water & sewer, no pets. $550/month, + utilities & security (570)388-4242 2 bedroom. 2nd floor. $550 plus utilities 570-299-5471
WEST PITTSTON
Elizabeth Street 1 bedroom half double with large rooms. Neutral decor. Ample closets. Screened in porch & private yard. $350 + utilities security & lease. NO PETS. Call 570-793-6294
PITTSTON
WEST PITTSTON
Parsons Section 5 bedroom, 1 bath. Garage. Corner lot. Nice location. Out of flood zone. $30,000 negotiable. Call 570-814-7453
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2nd floor, 4 rooms. Hardwood floors. Heat and hot water included. No pets. No smoking. Call 570-479-4069
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WILKES-BARRE
Alloy wheels, heated seats, CD player, rear spoiler, 1 owner, auto, air, all power, great gas mileage, priced to be sold immediately! $6,995 or best offer. 570-614-8925
Previous experience required. Full and part time positions available. Great pay! Call Jessica at 451-3050 for immediate interview. Start @ $10.25/hour Home care experience or nursing training required. Parkinsons patient with Trach. In Dallas. 35 daytime hours/week, schedule negotiable. Reply by email: homeaide18612@ gmail.com
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Silver, 4.6L, V8, Auto, power steering, power brakes, power windows & locks. 104k, New Inspection! Great Condition! Call 570-823-4008
Only 460 miles! Has all bells & whistles. Heated grips, 12 volt outlet, traction control, ride adjustment on the fly. Black with lite gray and red trim. comes with BMW cover, battery tender, black blue tooth helmet with FM stereo and black leather riding gloves (like new). paid $20,500. Sell for Call 570-262-0914 Leave message.
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WOODLAWN CEMETERY on Woodlawn Drive, Dallas, PA 18612 Four plots available for $500 total. 570-888-0425
FOR SALE 5 Unit Money Maker Available immediately. Fully rented, leases on all five units. Separate utilities, new roof in 2007, 3 new gas furnaces, off street parking for 6 vehicles, 3 bay garage. Over $29,000 in rents. A true money maker for the serious investor. Must Sell! $140,000. Call Steve at (570)468-2488
PITTSTON
CLIFFORD
Spacious 3 bedroom, 1 bath with Victorian charm with hardwood floors, neutral decor, stained glass window, large kitchen with washer /dryer hook-up, off-street parking. $700 month + utilities, security & lease. NO PETS. 570-793-6294
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FCCY is looking for people to help meet the growing demand for foster homes. Those interested in becoming foster parents call 1-800-747-3807 EOE.
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* 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 GARAGE SALE LEFTOVERS Oreck XL vacuum bags $5. NOAT shoes, new $3. Copper jello molds $1. each. 3M gel writs rest $1. Hardcover books $1. each. Ronan pruner plus new $2. Ronan multi cut $2. Star wars keepsake ornament $5. Mini upright vacuum $5. 570-287-2299
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1st block S. Franklin St. Historic District. Beautiful 3 story building. 2,300 square feet on first floor. Commercial & residential use. 8 parking spaces. $395,000. Call 570-824-7173
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speed transmission. Air & CD player. Excellent condition. $17,200. Call 570-868-0310
PORSCHE `01 with a Classified Ad. 570-829-7130 BOXSTER SBlack HARLEY 10 DAVIDSON 38,500 miles. with beige interior. 6
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Near Mint 174 miles - yes, One hundred and seventy four miles on the clock, original owner. $8000. 570-876-2816
TUNKHANNOCK AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Full Time contracted position available beginning with the 2012-13 school year.
MUSIC POSITION
112K miles. Blue, 5 speed. Air, power windows/locks, CD/cassette, Keyless entry, sunroof, new battery. Car drives and has current PA inspection. Slight rust on corner of passenger door. Clutch slips on hard acceleration. This is why its thousands less than Blue Book value. $6,500 OBO. Make an offer! Call 570-592-1629
position available beginning with the 2012-13 school year. Send letter of interest to Mr. Michael Healey, Superintendent, 41 Philadelphia Avenue, Tunkhannock, PA 18657. All clearances (Act 34, 114 and 151 must be obtained for employment.) EOE, Deadline for applications: 07/16/2012.
This position is responsible for volunteer efforts to include recruiting, training and mentoring; event planning; marketing/ public relations; humane education; and website/social media management. Qualified candidates will possess a bachelors degree or equivalent work. Must have excellent oral and public speaking skills. Must be able to communicate well via email, newsletter, etc. Must have a strong affinity for animals. PLEASE FORWARD YOUR
RESUME WITH SALARY HISTORY TO: EMAIL: PNORK@ LUZERNESPCA.ORG OR MAIL TO: SPCA C/O DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 524 EAST MAIN ST. WILKES-BARRE, PA
ICCF Registered & ready to go! Parents on premises. Blue.Vet Checked 570-617-4880
Totally renovated 6 large room apartment. Partially furnished, brand new fridge/electric range, electric washer & dryer on 1st floor. Brand new custom draperies, Roman shades, carpeting/flooring & energy efficient windows. Kitchen with snack bar. Full tiled pink bath on 1st floor. Beautiful original Victorian wainscotting, ceilings, woodwork & vintage wall paper. Victorian dining room with wall to wall carpet. Living room with large storage closet, 2 large bedrooms with wall to wall & large closets. Attic partially finished for storage. 2nd floor large front balcony with beautiful view of the Valley. 1st floor back porch with large back yard, off-street parking. Easy access to I-81, airport & casino. Tranquil neighborhood. No smoking. $800 + utilities & security. 570-762-8265
DUPONT
3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, & big yard. $950/ month + security & 1st month, No pets. Ask for Bob or Jean 570-477-3599 Newly remodeled. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, off street parking, fenced yard, some pets okay, appliances included. $800/month + utilities & security Call (570) 899-2665
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WILKES-BARRE
4 Rooms, 2 Bedrooms, Wall to Wall carpet, stove, fridge, washer & dryer $550 + security. Heat Included. No pets. Call 570-823-2214 after 1 p.m.
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Mattress A Queen Size Pillow Top Set Still in Plastic Can Deliver $150 570-280-9628 ROCKER, wood/tapestry, $75. RECLINER, Burgundy velour cloth, $125. SOFA, CHAIR, OTTOMAN, 3 TABLES, great for den. Wood and cloth, all in excellent condition. $450. Call after 6 PM 570-675-5046
SHIH-TZU PUPPIES
82 Yates St. 1st floor, 1 bedroom, quiet neighborhood, off-street parking, washer/dryer hook-up. No pets $550/month + utilities. Available July 1st. Call 570-287-5090
FORTY FORT
PARSONS Recently remodeled 2 bedroom, 2nd floor apartment. Stove, fridge, washer & dryer included. $485 + utilities & security. Call 570-650-2494
WILKES-BARRE
WILKES-BARRE SOUTH
5 Acres $19,900 8 Acres $24,900 Gorgeous views, fields, woods! 30 minutes Albany. Just off 1-90. Fully approved for your country home! 888-793-7762 www.NewYorklandandLakes.com
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2nd floor, 2 bedroom, big living room, off-street parking, washer /dryer hook-up. $500 + utilities & security deposit. 570-690-7721
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Beach Street. 2 nice building lots. Approx 100 x 150 each. Public sewer available. Paved road. Surveyed. $19,995 each.570-822-7359
HARVEYS LAKE
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610 Business Opportunities
Remodeling in progress, all 2nd floors, all new kitchen appliances, laundry, parking. 2 year leases, No pets or Smoking, Employment application mandatory.
1,250 sf. Excellent for shipping & receiving. Private powder room. Loading dock. Separate over head and entrance doors. Gas Heat. Easy Access. $450 + security & references. 570-706-5628
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Logistics/ Transportation
55,000 Original miles - garage kept, only 2 owners, hydraulic lift gate, new tires, battery and brakes. Excellent condition. No rust. Must see. $6500 or best offer Call 570-687-6177
12,000 miles. With windshield. Runs excellent. Many extras including gunfighter seat, leather bags, extra pipes. New tires & battery. Asking $4,000 firm. (570) 814-1548
DRIVERS- A. Duie Pyle Needs Owner Operators & Company Drivers. Regional Truckload Operations. HOME EVERY WEEKEND! O/O Average $1.84/Miles. Steady, Year-Round Work. Requires CDL-A, 2 Years Experience. Call Dan: 877-9107711 www.DriveForPyle.com
NEPA FLORAL & GIFT SHOP Including delivery van, coolers, all inventory, displays, computer system, customer list, website and much more. Turn key operation in prime retail location. Serious inquiries please call 570-592-3327
8am to 8pm Closed Sundays Sickler Blueberry Farm - Vernon 570-333-5286 570-333-4944 NO PETS IN THE FIELD!!
Highland Hills Development .88 Acres. $75,000 570-947-3375 NY Land & Cabin Bargain Sale: Classic Adirondack Camp 5 acres $29,995. Cozy Cabin-Base Camp 5 acres - $19,995. Near 1000s of acres of Stateland, lakes, & rivers. Access to snowmobile & ATV trails. Our best deal ever! Call 800-229-7843. See pics at www.landandcamps.com
Two 1st floor, 1 bedroom apartments. All utilities included. No pets. $450 + 1 month security. (908) 964-1554 CONVENIENTL Y LOCATED Architect designed, light, bright 2nd floor 1 bedroom with secure entry. Carpeted. Air conditioned. Laundry facilities. Extra storage. Off street parking. References, security, lease. No smokers please. $490/ month + utilities. Call 570-287-0900
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Shop Downtown Clarks Summit for the best deals of the year!
Standing are new active members from left: Membership Development Chair Amie Talarico, Tami PrallNasser, Audrey Jones, Leandra Nasser, Nicole Lance, Kelly Sweeney, Amy Betts, Quinn Kenehan , Erin McFadden, Maggie Hawk and Jennifer Frey. Absent from photo: Kim Daniloski.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ALL EVENTS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.THEABINGTONS.ORG
Kick off the weekend with 2nd Friday Art Walk!!! Friday, July 13 Art, Food and Wine Samplings!!! 6-8 PM
The 2012-2013 Board of Directors include, seated, from left: Amie Talarico, Membership Development; Megan Alpert, Recording Secretary; Tara Farrell, Community Research; Jessica Falk, Treasurer; Ashley Nasser, Nominating. Standing: Stacy Clum, Katie Gilmartin, Chairman of the Board; Christina Nasser Thomas, President; Amy Paciej-Woodruff, President Elect and Krista Pasko, Parliamentarian.
July 10 - 14, 2012 All Rides One Low Price Every Night Chinchilla Hose Company Lenten Pizza Wings (Provided by: Justus Fire Company)
Events and Entertainment Throughout The Week Include: TUESDAY - Music - DAVE WILLIAMS WEDNESDAY - Music - HELL YO!!! ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR CRUISE 6PM THURSDAY - Music - CRYSTAL SKIES FRIDAY - Music - THE LOOK FIREMANS PARADE 7PM SATURDAY - Music - MACE IN DICKSON FIREWORKS 10PM GRAND PRIZE DRAWING
ry Harriman Award for exemplary service to the League was presented to Krista Pasko. Dr. Rebecca Schoonover received the Margaret L. Richards Award for outstanding community impact. In 2005, Dr. Schoonover established and continues to host Cocktails for a Cause to benefit Research to Prevent Blindness and the Scranton Blind Association. Katie Gilmartin was recognized for her service as President and named
Chairman of the Board. Christina Nasser Thomas was named President of the Junior League of Scranton and introduced its 20122013 Board of Directors. Sustaining Members in attendance were Nada Gilmartin, June Lettieri, Liana Walsh, Linda Lynett, Letha Reinheimer, Elizabeth Murray; Standing, Deb Peterson, Laurie Cadden, Shelley White, Linda Sproul, Jean Rees, Barbara Erhard, Katie Sunday and Michele Musheno.
Camp Ages: Students entering 5th, 6th, and 7th grades in the Fall of 2012 Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Camp Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays ONLY Camp Cost: $75.00 per session per child Earth Camp is directed by Pa. certified teacher, Jennifer James, whose quality programming is executed by a dedicated group of counselors trained to provide a safe, educational, fun, handson outdoor experience for your child Earth Camp is brought to you by the Abington Area Joint Recreation Board (AAJRB) For more information please view our website or contact us at: www.aajrb/earthcamp
SESSION ONE: July 10, 11, 12 July 17, 18, 19 July 24, 25, 26
Come and join the hundreds of students entering 5th, 6th, and 7th grades who have loved Earth Camp! In its 5th highly successful year, your child will experience the following activities/ programs: fishing, canoeing, building & launching your own rocket, professional tennis instruction from the highly dedicated staff at Birchwood Tennis & Racquet Facility, sculpt clay creations with professional potter Colleen Ayers from Burti Ceramic Studio & Supply, enjoy a day at Keystone College exploring the Water Interpretive Trail and catch, examine, & classify aquatic life in the creek! Enjoy daily noncompetitive team-building activities, roast marshmallows and hot dogs over open-pit fires, and much, much more! We will also have special visits from dedicated supporters such as Michael Freidlin, AHMS 7th grade teacher and expert naturalist, Rob Smith, AHMS 7th grade teacher and professional juggler and Laura Anderson & Shane Kleiner from Keystone College and the Wyoming County Conservation District.
1. Online at www.eteamz.com/earthcamp 2. Fill out the information below & mail to the address provided
Many thanks to all of our supporters including: AEIO & You, Pennsylvania American Water, Laura Anderson, Shane Kleiner. Nan Burti, Colleen Ayers. Rob Smith, Michael Freidlin, and Bill Steege. For a complete list of supporters please see our website at www.aajrb/earthcamp
PLEASE RETURN THIS PORTION TO: EARTH CAMP, C/O AAJRB, 304 S. STATE ST., CLARKS SUMMIT, PA 18411
First Name: ______________ Last Name: ________________ Grade Level (Fall 2012): 5TH, 6TH, 7TH Address: ________________________________________________ Zip Code: __________ Phone: ______________ Alt. Phone: _______________ (Adult) T-shirt size: S M L Please check your session (s): Session One ($75/child)______, Session Two ($75/Child) _____ OR Both Sessions ($150/Child) ______ Does your child have any special needs that we need to be aware of: YES NO If yes, please explain: __________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Parent Name (please print): _____________________________Parent Signature: _________________________________ Amount Included: $______________ Please provide an email address for weekly camp updates and important information: ___________________________________________________________________
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