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local soccer stars on national championship team. Page 13.
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Most outstanding and physically fit cadet awards go to local high school students.
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Two students at Abington Heights High School were among the top cadets attending an annual state police summer camp last month. Nick Emmett, 15, of South Abington Township, was named Most Outstanding Cadet at Pennsylvania State Police, Troop R Dunmores 26th annual Camp Cadet, which was held July 14 to 19 at Marywood University. Colin Florey, 15, of Clarks Summit, was named the most physically t male cadet during the camp. Emmett, who is a freshman at Abington Heights High School this fall, is the son of Frank and Tammy Emmett. His older siblings are Frank, 25; Elizabeth, 22; and Dominique, 15. He said this was his rst time attending Camp Cadet and he would highly recommend the experience to his friends. After high school, Emmett aspires to enter the military, then law enforcement. He said Camp Cadet was a positive experience because it gave him a taste of what its like in the military. The entire thing was intriguing, exciting, new, he said. I loved every minute of it. He said he was surprised during the closing ceremony when his name was called for the Most Outstanding Cadet award. When they said my name at graduation, it was breathtaking, he said. It was unique to stand up in front of everyone and walk to the front and receive my award. His parents said they were as surprised and proud as he was. But even before the award was announced, Frank Emmett said he and his wife were proud of their sons accomplishments at See HONORS | 9
Actor Eddie Frierson, dressed as baseball star Christy Mathewson, rides down College Avenue during the Christy Mathewson Days parade on Aug. 10. Frierson performed as Mathewson at an event at keystone College on Aug. 9. The annual celebration recognizes Mathewsons roots in Factoryville and notoriety as one of the first inductees into the National baseball Hall of Fame. For more photos, see page 5. For race results and photos, see page 14.
CLARKS SUMMIT All 11th grade students at Abington Heights High School will now have to complete an independent online nancial literacy course as a requirement for their junior writers workshop. According to Abington Heights Superintendent Dr. Michael Mahon, there was a denite need for instruction on nancial literacy. Its absolutely been well established that students graduating from our schools in the United States are nancially illiterate, Mahon said. The students will not be graded, but they must demonstrate they completed the program or they will be penalized. Mahon added students will have the opportunity to earn badges as credentials upon completion of the courses. Seniors will also have the opportunity to participate in MOOCS (Massive Open Online Courses) during the new Open Block lunch periods this year. The courses, offered by some of the countrys top universities, are free. While they are not for credit, they will help prepare students for the rigors of college coursework. Its an opportunity for advanced study, Mahon said. We have to be responsive to new exploration of opportunities. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Thomas Quinn praised outgoing Director of Special Education David Jagger for his work during his one year at the district. Its been an honor and privilege to work with Mr. Jagger, he said. Hes a person of great passion and showed particular devotion to the kids that have needed us the most. The (special education) program has grown incredibly over the course of the past year. See TRAININg | 9
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Recalling Milwaukee
Natives and residents share pieces of oral history of small Abington community
JoAN MEAD-MATSUI
Abington Journal Correspondent
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The growth of Milwaukie was slow until about 1842, when Absalom Young made an auction sale of building lots, and several were sold. Soon after several buildings were erected. The first grist-mill in Ransom township was built on Gardners creek at Milwaukie, in 1825. The pioneer blacksmith shop in this township was built in the early days at Milwaukie, and stood where the church sheds now stand. It was washed away by a flood, and rebuilt in 1835, near the old site, by Abraham Michaels, who worked in it for several years. The Methodists of Milwaukie held services in the school-house for several yearsIn the summer of 1859, the Society built a framed church at a cost of $4,500, which was dedicated in January, 1860, by Rev. George Peek. It was repaired in 1875, at a cost of $500This building was torn down in 1903. I have known this town for more than 60 years and remember well when it was called Flickerville. One of the first gristmills in northern Luzerne was located here, owned and operated by Absolom Youngs. Subsequently an industrious and enterprising farmer and mechanic of Ransom Valley, by the name of Dorshimer, purchased the old mill and water privilege. He at once began the erection of a new mill on a much larger and improved plan. This, in connection with other enterprises, such as shops, store and post-office about to be inaugurated, raised the pride of the citizens to such an extent that they resolved that with the erection of new mill, the name of the town must be changed. Source: History and Directory of Newton and Ransom Townships that included a History of the Wyoming Valley, and a Brief History of Pennsylvania and Lackawanna County. Also many Biographical Sketches: 1754 1912, compiled by J.B. Stephens and published in 1912; and Milwaukee Sixty Years Ago by P.K. Richards, West Pittston. Sources provided by Dale Klipple, Milwaukee.
Have you ever wondered about life in a small, rural agricultural town? Longtime natives of the small community once known as Flickerville still recall many of the details of their town. Milwaukee, Ransom Township, was a plain, laid back country place to live, according to Dale Klipple, 67, Milwaukee native. It was all agricultural. It was cows, vegetables (growers)thats all I really remember, said Klipple, who has farming in his blood. We were out in the barn when we were in diapers. We were brought up farmers Of course, everybody, including kids, had to work on the farm. Today, Klipple is back to his family roots, making horse hay with his son. He was a dairy farmer with his father until
1968, when he went to work at the paper mill in neighboring Ransom. It (haying) is my enjoyment with my son, he said. Among the Milwaukee businesses he recalls are the store Oz Petty, Sr. ran, (currently home to the Olde Milwaukee Caf & Bakery, built in the 1850s) the feed store which was across the road where they ground feed for animals run by Howard Bedell, and a tomato packing plant. Those are the only three things I remember about (businesses in) Milwaukee, said Klipple. And years ago, they had a wagon shop where they made wagons. According to Klipple, the shop was destroyed by re in 1957. He recalls clambakes that the whole church community members of the former Milwaukee United Methodist Church pulled together to make a success.
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Life in the farming community known as Milwaukee represented a simpler time. Residents still recall the old two-room schoolhouse and church events that would unite the town, though some dispute the spelling of the towns name.
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Everybody knew each other. Everybody helped each other, he said. It was referred to as one hand washes the other. You help me; I help you. In time of need everybody worked together. If there was a problem or a tragedy, the whole township, the whole community came together. This was a thriving community originally named Flickerville. Then the name
changed to Milwaukee. This is an old town, said Milwaukee resident June Scott. Years ago all farms were dairy farms. All had milking cows. There was also feed mill in town for the farmers and three blacksmith shops in those days, according to Scott. There were no tractors. Everyone used their horse for See MILWAUKEE | 9
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The AbingTon JournAl ClArks summiT, PA Serving Seniors, Inc.s 18th Annual Summer Cocktail Party will be held at The Willowbrook, located at 150 Edella Rd., Clarks Summit, on Friday, Aug. 23, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Hors d oeuvres, cocktails and entertainment will be provided. The cost is $35 per person, and tickets can be obtained by calling (570) 344-3931 in advance or at the door. Proceeds from this event benet programs at Serving Seniors, Inc.
Committee members planning for Serving Seniors, inc.s 18th annual Summer Cocktail Party on aug. 23 include, from left, Patricia Kennedy, linwood nursing and rehabilitation Center; mary anne maloney-evans, Serving Seniors, inc.; Georgette Fetcho, abington manor; Christopher murray, the Willowbrook; Stacey Wentzel, Carbondale nursing and rehabilitation Center; Heidi George, the Willowbrook; and marge Schwenker, abington manor.
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The 2013 School Real Estate Tax Bills for Abington Heights School District have been mailed via regular United States Postal Mail to Clarks Green, Clarks Summit, Glenburn, Newtown, North Abington, Ransom, South Abington, and Waverly property owners. Taxpayers are entitled to a 2 percent discount if their tax bill is paid by Sept. 30. Full payment is due by Nov. 30. After that date, a 10 percent penalty is imposed for late payments. All bills not paid in full by Dec. 31, 2013 will be referred for collection to Portnoff Law Associates, Ltd., P.O. Box 3020, Norristown, PA 194043020. For taxpayers choosing to pay in three installments, the deadlines are Sept. 15, Oct. 31, and Nov. 30. If you have questions about your bill, have not received your bill, or need a new copy, please contact your local tax collector. Contact information is available at www.ahsd.org.
AH school Serving Seniors sets Aug. 23 cocktail party district tax bills mailed
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REUNIONS Abington Heights Class of 1973 40th Reunion, Oct. 12, 2013. Activities are also scheduled for the weekend of Oct. 11 - 13. The committee is asking for help from family and friends to notify members of the Class of 73 about the upcoming event. Info: www. abingtonheights73.com. Abington Heights High School Class of 1988 25 Year Reunion, Nov. 30, 2013 at the Inne of the Abingtons, 239 Kennedy Creek Rd., North Abington Twp. from 6 - 11 p.m. Info / tickets: http:// www.abingtonheights88.com. REMINDERS Donations request for used school uniforms, Our Lady of the Snows Church, donating to Limulungo Community School, Mongu District in Western Zambia, Africa. Any size white shirt, navy and plaid skirts, pants, shorts, sweaters and sweat shirts welcome. Info: 587.3268 to arrange drop-off and pick-up. United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvanias Workforce Readiness program is looking to enroll new participants who are interested in receiving help with resume creation, job search and application requirements, interview skills and career exploration. The program is for out-of-school youth, ages 21 and under, who are currently looking for employment and live in Lackawanna County. Info: 961.1592 ext. 105. The Abington Area Community Classroom offers a variety of ongoing classes. Info: For updated listings, visit aacclass.org or call 954.6650. DAILY EVENTS Aug. 13: Magnicent Moths, at the Endless Mountains Nature Center, 1309 Vosburg Rd., Tunkhannock from 8-10 p.m. Dr. Jerry Skinner will discuss the shapes, adaptations and characteristics of the moths of northeast Pennsylvania. Participants will see a slide program and learn to set up identication stations. Participants will set up a black light and check bait stations for different moths. Info: (570) 8363835. Aug. 15: Ham Radio Class, 6-9 p.m. at the Dickson City Volunteer Fire Company, Eagle Hose Company #1, 1 Eagle Lane. This is a four session class that will run every Wednesday from 6-9 p..m. Local experienced ham radio operators will provide the basic skills needed to pass the Technician Exam. The technician class is the rst of three classes, with each level requiring more skills and enhanced opportunities. Boy Scouts will also be able to qualify for the Radio Merit Badge. Info: Contact Bob at (570) 586-2569 or WA3LWR@ epix.net. There are no age or physical limitations. Aug. 16: Dalton Fire Co. Ladies Auxillary Bingo, at the Dalton Fire Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m. and games begin at 6:45 p.m. Info: (570) 563-1268. Endless Mountains Model Railroad Club Meeting, at St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Rt. 6, Tunkhannock, at 6 p.m. The location change is this month only. New members and visitors are always welcome. Info: emmrcc. wix.com/trains. Aug. 17: Cliff Trail Hike, 11 a.m. at Salt Springs Park. Conchetta Schirra will lead a hike to the top of the Cliff Trail, where participants will see and learn about vernal pools. The hike is long and strenuous and will be paced accordingly. Pack a lunch for a picnic along the way. Meet at the Buckley Rd. parking lot. Cost: fee. Misericordia University Open House for High School Students and Parents, at the Black Mountain campus. Registration begins at 9 a.m. in the Anderson Sports and Health Center at the North Gate of upper campus. A special Meet the Coaches session will be held from 9 - 10 a.m. The open house will run from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The program offers a tour of campus, meetings with Misericordia students, faculty and coaches, as well as information sessions with admissions and nancial aid counselors. Info / Registration: contact the admissions ofce at 675.4449 or 1.866.262.6363 or email admiss@misericordia.edu. Twelfth annual LebaneseAmerican Food Festival, at St. Joseph Melkite Greek-Catholic Church, 130 N. St. Francis Cabrini Ave, West Scranton, from 4 - 11 p.m., continuing Aug. 18 from 12 - 7 p.m. Includes Middle Eastern food and pastries, local picnic favorites, games, used book sale, basket rafe and more. Info: 343.6092, melkite.scranton@gmail.com or www.melkitescranton.org. Genealogical Workshop, in the Peckville Library at 10:30 a.m. Hosted by the Scranton City Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolutions, this workshop will provide guidance and assistance with the application process, through the steps to becoming a member. Including tracing your family lineage, identifying your Patriot. Space is limited and reservations needed. Info / reservations: Kathy at 489.5449 or Carol at 842.2557. American Legion Post 851 M102, 105MM Howitzer Memorial, at Post 851, American Legion, 107 Ball Park Rd. & Wilson Hill Rd., Dingmans Ferry PA 18328 at 10:30 a.m. The American Legion will host the M102, 105MM Howitzer Memorial in honor of local veterans. The memorial will run from noon-4 p.m. following the third Saturday AL breakfast. This event is open to the public. Hamburgers, hot dogs and soda will be available to participants, free of charge. Cost: Free. Info: 828.7722. Lackawanna Heritage Valley Heritage Explorer Program 8th Annual Heritage Explorer Train ride, a trip to Carbondales Pioneer Days - Ethnic Heritage Festival. The train will leave Steamtown National Historic Site at 11:45 a.m. The train ride features music, a free activity guide and more. The festival features display booths, entertainment and food. Tickets are available at all Lackawanna County Libraries through Aug. 15 and are on a rst come, rst served basis. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The train will depart from Carbondale at 2:30 p.m. and return to Steamtown National Historic Site at 4 p.m. To accommodate passengers from the mid and upper valley, a free shuttle bus will be available from Carbondale to Scranton. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. from the Carbondale Train Station on River Street and arrive at the Steamtown National Historic Site in time to board the train. Passengers must reserve a seat on the shuttle when purchasing tickets. Cost: $5/adults, $4/seniors 65 and over. Children 12 and under are free. Info: lclshome.org or 348.3003. Misericordia University Open House Program, at the Back Mountain campus at 9 a.m. The program, which is open to high school students and their parents, offers a tour of the campus, meeting with Misericordia students, faculty and coaches. The program also offers information sessions with admissions and nancial aid counselors. Info/Registration: 675.4449 or 1.866.262.6363 or admiss@ misericordia.edu. Students can also visit www.admissions. misericordia.edu. Aug. 17-18: NEPA/Abington Wildcast Fastpitch Travel Softball Tryouts, at Abington Heights High School. Tryouts will run from 1-3 p.m. each day. Tryouts are for the 16U and 18U fall 2013/summer 2014 teams. For more information or to schedule a private tryout, contact Vic Thomas at 351.5187, Mike Thomas at 241.7030, John Kelly at 504.4808 or email abingtonwildcats@yahoo.com. Aug. 18: Pet Walk, at McDade Park, Scranton. Registration begins at noon with the walk at 1 p.m. RailRiders Awareness Social Gathering with the Northeastern PA Afliate of the Pancreatic cancer Action Network, at PNC Field, Moosic. To ensure all attendees sit together, eld reserved tickets must be purchased in advance. To reserve a ticket, send a check for $8 made out to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Checks must be mailed no later than July 31 to Susan Connors at 2630 Birney Ave., Scranton, Pa 18505. Tickets will be at the will call window the day of the game. Attendees are encouraged to wear purple. Info: Contact Susan Connors at sbconnors@ pancanvolunteer.org.
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Abington Heights athletes are conducting a food drive to support local food pantries. All fall athletes are encouraged to bring in one non-perishable item on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Food items can be dropped off at the High School, 222 Noble Rd., Clarks Summit.
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In an Aug. 7 story about Country Club of Scranton Executive Chef Joe Markovich, Chef Michael Langdons name was spelled incorrectly. Correspondent Mary Chuffs byline was omitted on an Aug. 7 story about the concert series at Hillside Park. The Abington Journal apologizes for the errors.
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My niece had a mole. It appeared on her forehead when she was about 5. It was oval-shaped and three dimensional, popping off her hairline like a little brown bean. At first, little Karen was barely bothered by it, only complaining if her mother or the hairdresser accidentally brushed or combed over it. But it wasnt long before other kids started to notice. Ew! What IS that?! It was dance recital day when Karen was 7. Complying with strict instructions from the ballet teacher, her mother had pulled her hair up into a tight bun, any stray wisp or tendril secured back with hairspray and bobby pins. With only an hour before she was to walk on stage for the very first time, Karens gleeful anticipation melted away in an instant. She had no one to turn to. Her parents werent allowed backstage; too much parental interference was off limits on recital day. From their seats in the audience, Karens parents thought she must have had stage fright. They wondered why she wasnt smiling quite as brightly as she had in practice. Karen made it through the
tologist. Its your call, her mom told her. The dermatologist came up with a special plan. A topical numbing cream could be applied to the area several hours before the appointment, so that Karen wouldnt even feel the prick of the needle. It worked like a charm and Karen was thrilled when it was over. As soon as it healed, she was excited to try all kinds of new hairdos, pulling her hair back into braids and buns, barrettes and headbands. She and her mom talked about how lucky she was. Her issue was easily resolved once she decided to confront her fear of needles. They wondered together about all those kids out there who didnt have that option: the kids in wheelchairs, with seizure disorders, developmental disabilities, stutters she vowed to always look out for their feelings. Karen was glad that she had learned which friends she could trust. She now knew who was callous to others feelings, who would go along with the crowd and who would be there for her when others turned their backs.
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About two dozen children and their parents enjoyed the end-of-summer party held for members of the kids summer reading club at the Dalton Community Library on Aug. 8. Shown with club participants is librarian Jennifer Familetti.
Sylvan Wu, 5, takes a turn on the swings during the summer reading club party.
CLARKS SUMMIT Nonprot organizations using the borough building must now pay a $25 per hour fee, according to a policy approved by council at its Aug. 6 meeting. The policy goes into effect immediately. Council had previously allowed nonprots, including a local bridge club, to use Loughney Hall on the second oor without a charge, but that has cut into borough nances. As a result taxpayers have been paying for the buildings additional electricity, heat and other expenses. There also has been a growing demand for use of the hall. Council is not enacting the policy to make money, said President Gerrie Carey. Borough manager Virginia Kehoe added, Were just looking to pay the bills. Existing users, including the card-playing club, may be grandfathered in with terms to be agreed upon individually with council, according to the policy. The policy states in part: Use is limited to nonprot groups and events; Alcohol may not be served or provided, and smoking is not permitted in the building; The building must be reserved in advance; The fee must be paid within a week of use, or further use of the facility will be banned; Proof of liability insurance must be provided in advance with a minimum $250,000 in liability coverage; The renter, its guests and employees will not hold legally accountable the borough, its employees and council in the event of accidents; Renters must agree in writing to the new guidelines. Its only fair these people contribute a little bit, said Councilman Patrick Williams. He noted many members often use the elevator to get to the second oor. He said the elevator costs us plenty, and if it needs repair it will cost big bucks, Williams said. The policy further states that guidelines are not implemented as a means
of restricting use or raising money, but are being put in place so that the cost of these non-borough related events should not be borne by the taxpayer. In a separate matter, council took no action on the proposed adopt-ameter program aimed at freeing up parking spaces on State Street for shoppers while also providing spaces for store employees. Council will vote on the issue at its Sept. 4 meeting because it needs to adopt an amendment to the parking ordinance in order for
the program to be put into effect, according to Kehoe. Also, Police Chief Joe Laguzzi said his department is updating its Facebook page, which had been inactive for a while. The department plans to put photos and warrant information on the social network. Council will re-advertise the selling of an EMA vehicle because the two bids it has received were too low. Council believes it should get about $3,000 for the vehicle, but the high bid was only $1,300.
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ELIZABETH BAUMEISTER
POLICE REPORT
Ransom Township Supervisor William Bud Brown announced at the close of the townships Board of Supervisors meeting Aug. 5 that Pennsylvania Yellow Dot Program pamphlets are available to the public at the municipal building at 2435 Hickory Lane, Clarks Summit. The program is a cooperative effort by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the Department of Health and Aging, the State Police, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, and rst responders and local law enforcement. According to the pamphlet, it aims to assist citizens in the golden hour of emergency care following a trafc accident when they may not be able to communicate their needs themselves. Each pamphlet includes a small round yellow sticker, to be placed in the lower corner, drivers side, rear vehicle window. The yellow dot alerts emergency responders to look in the vehicles dashboard glove compartment to locate important medical information and emergency contacts. The pamphlet also includes a space for a photo to be mounted of each participant so the
Pennsylvania Yellow Dot Program pamphlets are available at the Ransom Twp. Municipal Building on Hickory Lane. Each includes a sticker to be placed on a vehicle window to alert emergency responders to special medical needs in the event of an accident.
responders know who is who. Brown said he believes it is a good program and encouraged residents to pick up pamphlets on their way out of the meeting and spread the word to neighbors and friends. Additional information about the program can be found online at www.YellowDOT. pa.gov. The Treasury Report showed a balance of $997,695.42 in the General Fund and $1,269,869.01 in Liquid Fuels. The Recycling Report presented a total of 4.4 tons recycled for the month of June.
This months recycling dates are Aug. 15 for Milwaukee and Ransom and Aug. 16 for Mount Dewey. Brown gave the road report in the absence of Road Supervisor David Bird. He said the crack sealing is complete on Bald Mountain Road, Lower Bald Mountain Road, Rose Drive and Milwaukee Road. He said the nova chip and seal coating will begin shortly. Board Chairman Dennis Macheska summarized correspondence received by the township for the month,
including an inspection report, engineers report and second quarter ground water monitoring report for Alliance Landll, noting no violations. He noted the township was informed Snake Road will be closed for the OMalley Race Aug. 25 from 9:50 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. In other business, two administrative actions were made at the meeting: the board voted to pay the twp. bills as presented, and to sign the Winter Maintenance Agreement with PennDOT. The next Ransom Twp. Planning Commission meet-
Officer Tom Kreidler, South Abington Police Department, gave the monthly police report at the Ransom Township Board of Supervisors meeting Aug. 5. He said the department provided 124 hours of police service to the township during the month of July. On July 1, two complaints were received of damaged mailboxes on Ransom Road. The department assisted the State Police July 3 at Sunset Mobile Home Park with a domestic dispute. Another mailbox was reported damaged July 5 on Ledge Drive. He said the damages done to mailboxes were all intentional. The department responded to a property dispute on Cherry Hill Road between a landlord and tenant. They were called to check the welfare of an elderly resident on Beacon Drive, a matter which was referred to an area agency on aging. A neighbor dispute on July 9 at the 2300 block of Newton Ransom Blvd. included a shouting match between neighbors. They were again called to Sunset Mobile Home Park, this time to assist the Newton-Ransom Fire Company investigating a heavy smoke condition at a residence where no one was home. A suspicious male was reported on Community Drive at 4:30 p.m. July 11. At the 1000 block of Lookout Drive, a vehicle window was reported broken on July 12. Two childrens bicycles were found and recovered on Hickory Lane July 15. A domestic dispute was reported July 25 on Skyline Drive. On July 26, a trespasser was reported on the sight of the proposed Ransom Recreational Shooting Sports riffle range on Ransom Road, and damage was found to the property. On July 27, a quad accident occurred on Red Oak Drive, two people seriously injured. He said the accident is still under investigation. A quad was reported stolen on July 31 at the 1000 block of Beacon Drive. ing is scheduled for Aug. 19. The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 3, rather than Monday, Sept. 2, because of the Labor Day holiday. Both meetings are held at the municipal building on Hickory Lane at 7 p.m.
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Phyllis Price will soon celebrate her 89th birthday. Born Aug. 25, 1924 to the late William and Loretta Thomas, she said her eyesight is failing but that it does not stop her from enjoying visits from her family and going on outings. She proudly wears a bracelet that her greatgrandchildren made for her. They are 4 and 6. I never take it off except to go in the shower. They told me it glows in the dark. I should see if it does, she said. Her daughter-in-law, Jeanette, takes her for manicures and brings her Shih Tzu, Gideon, for visits. Price had one sister, Betty, who passed away. She and her late husband, Ralph, had four children Mary Lou, who resides in Clarks Summit; Cheryl, from Wind Gap, Bill from Ithaca, N.Y.; and the late Jack. She also has 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She resided in Geneva House for nine years before moving to Willowbrook, where she has lived for about 16 months. Price enjoys riding in the van to go shopping or to the casino to play the slot machine. I have a special seat in the back of the van. I am small so I think I am the only one who can t back there, she said. Price has a magnier that allows her to read the newspaper every day. The newspaper is projected onto a screen. She subscribes to the Library of Congress in Pittsburgh, which sends her books. She learned about the service through the Lackawanna Association for the Blind. I can choose which books to be sent, but usually they just send them, she said. She also enjoys watching CNN, Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. Price is a baseball fan
Phyllis Price, 89, is an active resident at The Willowbrook, from enjoying the facilitys happy hour - The doctor said red wine is good for me - to bus trips to the casino.
The Abington Journal regularly spotlight area senior citizens whose lives and careers hold interesting lessons. If you know of a senior citizen in the Abingtons whose story should be told, email news@theabingtonjournal.com. Please include your name, contact information (not for publication) and time to reach you for more information. of the Scranton/WilkesBarre RailRiders and the Philadelphia Phillies though she said she does not follow the RailRiders much. She likes to walk outside and once a month will go next door to Abington Manor to visit her friends. When the weather does not permit her to walk outdoors, she will walk around the second oor of Willowbrook four times. Price uses a walker which she can use as a seat.
We have Happy Hour here, and I like red wine. The doctor said red wine is good for me. I go up to the bar and I have my special seat, my walker, she said. Price leads an active life, enjoying the newspaper, taking a walk or enjoying a visit from her family. She doesnt let things like her eyesight slow her down. It is good to be active, she said. And staying active is what she does best.
The Hillside Park on Winola Road has become a popular spot for Abington area residents on Wednesdays this summer thanks to the Abington Area Joint Recreation Board. The AAJRB has nearly completed its 10-week evening concert series. The concerts feature local bands sponsored by community businesses and groups. Local civic organizations also provide the food and refreshments for hungry concertgoers. The Masons have volunteered to provide the food for the last three concerts of the series. Prior to the Masons, the Abington Lions and the Rotary Club of the Abingtons provided food. The Wannabees will supply this weeks entertainment. Originally a duo, the band became a trio in 2007, according to their Facebook page. The Wannabees are Abington area mainstays with notable performances at various picnics and local restaurants, according to their website. Penn Security Bank will sponsor this weeks concert. We like to give back to the community because the community has been so good to us and supporting our branch, said Penn Security Bank Senior Vice President and Marketing Director Karen Thomas said. Thomas added that many
the concerts succeeded in bringing people of all backgrounds together. This is the rst year the AAJRB has hosted the series at Hillside Park, but Williams said he hopes the series continues. I think people would love to see it continue, he said, adding that there is a need for community entertainment during the summer.
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Eddie Frierson, who portrayed Christy Mathewson in a one-man show on Aug. 9, addresses the crowd Alice Stuffle photos | For The Abington Journal during this weekends event. Keystone College President Dr. David Coppola and his family including wife Delia and sons Aidan and Thomas ride along the parade route Saturday evening.
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Sponsors of the 27th annual William J. Jordan M.D. Memorial Swing for Sight Golf Tournament presented a check for $27,000 to Mary Lou Wascavich, executive director, Lackawanna Blind Association. The tournament was held June 17 at Glen Oaks Country Club, sponsored by Northeastern Eye Institute and First National Community Bank of Dunmore. The money will be used to fund various programs held at the agency, which benet the blind and visually impaired throughout Lackawanna County.
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Committee members gather to plan for the Griffin Pond Animal Shelters annual pet walk. Members include, from left, first row, Lisa Young, Marilyn Evans, and Mary Kettle. Second row, Beth Weary, Laurie Fletcher, and Doreen Didario. Third row, Kevin Young and Janet Garvey.
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This years Relay for Life of the Abingons raised $30,696 for the American Cancer Society as of Aug. 4, according to Kaitlyn Davis, event chairperson, but theyre not done yet. The fundraiser is not over until Aug. 31. Anyone interested in helping the cuase can make donations online at www.relayforlife. org/paabington. Relay for Life was a 16-hour-long event held at Abington Heights High School on June 8 and 9, with 313 volunteers participating in 43 teams. We would very much like to thank the community for all of their support for the event, Davis said. She specically expressed gratitude to sponsors and donors LT Verrastro, Banko North, Gertude Hawk Chocolates, Gubbios, The
Inne of the Abingtons, Olive Garden, Newsies, Fratellis, Travelworld, Rotary Club of Abington, Cornerstone, Tim Rowlands, Dr. Thomas Majernick, and First National Bank. Special thanks were offered to the Holmes Family, Reverend Virginia Miner, Greg Lucash, Abington Heights High School, Msgr. James McGarry and Our Lady of the Snows Church, and Fr. John Lapera and The Church of St. Gregory. The most exciting thing about this years relay, according to Davis, was its status as the rst allyouth Relay For Life in the country to become a Cancer Action Network event. CAN is an afliate program of the American Cancer Society. To become a CAN event, Davis said 100 participants were required to become members, a goal which was met two days before the event. The relay included a total of 130 CAN members and nine CAN teams. This was really exciting for us because it shows just how strongly everyone involved with
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You can still give to the Relay for Life of the Abingtons through online donations at www.relayforlife.org/ paabington. ebrate with them and for them was heartwarming. She believes the event was a success because each of the three components of the motto, Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back, were displayed. When the sun set at the event, we remembered by having our Luminaria Ceremony where we read the name of and lit a candle for all those in our lives who have lost their battle with cancer, she said. This ceremony is always incredibly emotional for so many, and each year we have enough candles to completely line the inside of the track. We clearly showed we are ready to ght back by becoming the rst youth CAN event in the countryIt was clear to me this year that we have a whole generation of people who are ready to nish the ght against cancer.
our event feels about nishing the ght against cancer, Davis said. One of the best parts of this years relay, Davis said, was the new survivor ceremony. Cancer survivors participating in the event gathered near the stage with their caregivers and remaining participants lined the track and cheered them on as they walked a lap together, proceeding into the cafeteria for a dinner held in their honor. It was incredible to watch the participants cheer the survivors on and then race to the other side of the track to cheer for them some more, said Davis. The survivors are a huge part of why we are relaying to celebrate their lives and their victory over this terrible disease. To see that everyone at the event understood that and wanted to cel-
Janet Garvey, volunteer coordinator, at the Grifn Pond Animal Shelter said the organizations annual Pet Walk and Festival set for Aug. 18, from noon to 7 p.m. at McDade Park, will be one of the largest yet. This year we are increasing the size of the Pet Walk, said Garvey, 41, of Duryea. What we wanted to do this year is open it up so people are aware that is not just for people who have a pet. According to Garvey, the Pet Walk and Festival is for anyone who wants to come out and spend an enjoyable afternoon supporting the shelter. Beverly Bright, development coordinator at the Grifn Pond Animal Shelter, said volunteers of the shelter organize the annual Pet Walk to raise much needed funds for the shelter. We dont have any state, federal or county
What: Griffin Pond Animal Shelter pet walk When: Aug. 18, noon-7 p.m. Where: McDade Park, Scranton More info: www.griffinpondanimalshelter.com funding, said Bright, a Scott Township resident. We are just supported by fundraisers and the community. Bright said there are more than 175 animals currently in the shelters care. According to Warren Reed, executive director of the shelter, funds raised during the Pet Walk and Festival have helped provide animals with food, shelter, and veterinary care for more than 10 years. Registration for the Pet Walk is from noon to 1 p.m., and the Pet Walk is from 1 to 2 p.m. Scheduled events for the day also include: a presentation by Welcome Waggers Dancing Dogs at 12:30 p.m.; Truths and myths about Pitbull Breed by Positive Promise Pit Bull Foundation at 2; a presentation on behavioral concerns with dog trainer Terri Florentino at 2:30; a discussion about Lyme disease with Dr. Cheryl Lagana at 3; a dog agility performance with For Paws and a Tail Agility Group at 3:30; and a demonstration by the Scranton K9 Unit at 4. Under the supervision of Danielle Simmons, the agility demonstration area will reopen for spectators and their dogs from 4:30 to 5 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by EJ the DJ from 3 to 7 p.m. Information and registration forms are available at grifnpondanimalshelter.com
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From page 1 farming. No one had electric refrigerators so there was a public ice house. The men of the town all got together in the winter time to ll the ice house with blocks of ice from the river, she recalled. Scott attended school in a two-room schoolhouse thats now gone, where everyone started school, she said. We also had a grocery store in the town now turned into a restaurant. The church that was at the end of the road closed due to consolidation. Most that are born in this town are still living here. When Roy Ayers, Milwaukee native, writes the name of the town where he was born and raised, he spells it Milwaukie. Why? Because thats correct, he said. From the time Ayers was this high, he said, he farmed with his grandfather. Milwaukie was all agricultural, he added. You could see the lights up and down the road at 5 a.m. Everybody was milking. Everybody had a herd of cowsThirty cows was a big herd Ayers was born in 1927 in Milwaukie and he also attended grades one to four in the two-room schoolhouse. I went the rst four grades and then the Newton school was formed, he explained. Some of his memories of Milwaukie include the building that currently houses Olde Milwaukee Caf & Bakery, built by the Odd Fellows Lodge. It was also a meeting place for farmers in the evening. The steps would be lined with 15 to 20 farmers, said Ayers. An old fashioned feed mill run by water power, a basket factory, a store that delivered to all of the farms around the town, and the former Milwaukee United Methodist Church, were all part of the towns landscape. Ray Bartholme ran the choir. It didnt really have a choir until Ray came to town, Ayers recalled. Before his time, in his grandfathers era, Ayers said the front of one of the towns twostory buildings was home to the original band hall, where the Milwaukie Band played. B.F. Reed was the director of the band, he said. I think my grandfather played an instrument in the band, possibly a clarinet. What did Ayers do for entertainment growing up? In the evening a lot of times, wed have a marble game going Courtesy photo in front of here(at the Olde Members of the Echo Cornet Band from Milwaukie included , from left, front, O.W. Petty, Sr., Alfred Munson, Jacob Kunsman, Peter Belell, Myron Richards, Abe Milwaukee Caf & Bakery), Blackwell, William Walters, and Harry Corselius. In back, Arch Munson, B.F. Reed, Ira LaCoe, William Blackwell, Robert Walters, Chris Zeiss, Joe Munson, and Harry Landsiedel. he said.
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Disneys Winnie the Pooh, Aug. 16, 17 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 18 at 2 p.m. at The Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes Street, Swoyersville, Pa. Tix: $8/ all seats. Info: (570) 283-2195 or 1-800-698-PLAY Lakeside Wednesday Concerts, Wednesdays through Aug. 28 at Hillside Park on Winola Road from 6 p.m. - dusk. There will be food and free music. Every week, a different band will perform. 12th Annual Gathering of Singers and Songwriters, Aug. 21 at the Dietrich Theater. Celebrate live folk music. Singers and songwriters include Tom Flannery, Eddie Appnel, Hannah Bingman and Lorne Clarke. Info: 996.1500. Music on the Lawn,Aug. 22 at the Waverly Community House. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. with entertainment by Music for Models. Rain date is Aug. 29. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Cost: Free. Info: 586.8191 ext. 2. Jewelry Making: MultiStrand Bracelet, Aug. 22 from 7-9 p.m. at the Dietrich Theater. Open to ages 16 and up, the workshop will teach participants to create a multi-strand bracelet of their own design using a variety of beads. This is a great class for beginners. All materials will be provided. Cost: $30. Info / Registration: (570) 996-1500. Open Mic Night, Aug. 23 at the Dietrich Theater at 7 p.m. with feature Breaking Ground Poets at 8:15. Doors open for sign-ups at 6:30. Breaking Ground Poets, a group of Tunkhannock-based youths will take the stage and musicians, poets, storytellers, comedians, playwrights and other performers are invited to share their talents. Breaking Ground Poets will be appear on the Dietrich stage shortly after their trip to the Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam Festival, the largest youth poetry competition in the world Cost: Free. Info: 996.1500. The Northern Tier Symphony Orchestra Auditions, Aug. 24 in Tunkhannock, Aug. 26 in Towanda, Aug. 27 in Honesdale and Aug. 28 in Tunkhannock. Openings include: Harp I, Harp II, Oboe I, Oboe II, Concertmaster, Assistant Concertmaster, English Horn, Principal Second Violin, Clarinet II, Clarinet III, Principal Viola, Viola, Violin I, Violin II, Bassoon I, Horn I, Horns (section), Cello, Trumpet I, Bass, Percussion and Substitutes for all chairs. To schedule an audition, contact the Symphony at 570.289.1090 or northerntiersymphony@ yahoo.com. For 2013-14 Audition Requirements, visit NorthernTierSymphony.org. Music on the Lawn Craft Fair and Yard Sale, Aug. 24 on the grounds of Lake Winola United Methodist Church, Maple Drive, Mill City. Live Christian bands will be performing, beginning at 2 p.m. There will be a campre for roasting marshmallows at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own lawn chairs and marshmallows. Craft Fair and Yard Sale at 1 p.m. Chicken barbecue will take place from 4 - 7 p.m. Tickets are $9/presale or $10/ day of. Call 351.7365 for tickets. Yard Sale/ Craft vendors wanted; call 351.7365. Rain or shine event.
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a handmade wine bottle candle holder by Kim Domenick and Wendy Beauchemin hangs from a shelf in front of a stained glass window at Willow tree shop, located in an old church building in Clarks summit.
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Harry Potter 15th Anniversary Party, Aug. 31 at Barnes & Noble, Wilkes-Barre from 11 a.m. -8 p.m. Barnes & Noble will be hosting events in celebration of the 15th anniversary of the US release of Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone. No registration is required for this event and it is free and open to the public. Info: (570) 8294210.
of bringing together often disparate parts really encourages me to make something new. Whether its an old wine botWagner said he is also an avid tle, a broken timepiece, fabric sketcher and has formal training scraps left over from a quilting in ceramics. His main artwork project or some seemingly insig- includes large scale ceramic nicant trinket at the bottom of installations and sculpture. a drawer, artisans from Willow He said his most recent work Tree Shop prove it can be used explores the idea of creating to create something new, useful line in space utilizing hundreds and unique. of very similar extruded ceramThe business has two locaic components to create larger tions one at 1912 Newton overall forms and structures. Ransom Blvd., Clarks Summit He earned a bachelor of and the other at 1107 Oram St., ne arts degree at Marywood Scranton. It carries an array of University and a master of handmade objects by local arti- ne arts degree at American sans, many of whom implement Craft at Rochester Institute of up-cycled materials into their Technology. work. He said his watch face jewelry One of these artisans is Josh line was inspired by his grandfaWagner, 26, of Lewisburg, a ther, an avid antique collector. past Clarks Summit resident. Much of my aesthetic develHe creates a variety of jewelry oped from the many trips I pieces using old watch faces. took as a child with him to his There are indeed many warehouse seeing stacks and benets to using recycled mate- piles of antiques and forgotten rials, Wagner said, but for treasures, he said. me, I think the aesthetic value It was during one of these is the most important. I get trips he discovered and brought great pleasure showing people home with him a large box full the beauty of often overlooked of watch faces. Years went by, objects. I suppose with all the however, before he nally found art I make I have always been a purpose for the treasures. In attracted to the idea of using need of a birthday present for a component pieces to create a friend, he used the basic skills brand new piece. The challenge he learned in a jewelry metlbaumeister@theabingtonjournal.com
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als class in college to create a pair of earrings from the watch parts. The artful attempt was a success, creating a demand for more. The line now includes earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pins, rings and pendants, all of which are available at Willow Tree Shop. The uniqueness of all the items at the Willow Tree Shop is something that is very special in our modern, mass-produced culture, he said. Recently there has been a resurgence of people who value handmade objects, and the Willow Tree is a perfect, relaxed, and friendly venue for the people to discover
beautiful handmade items. Another Willow Tree Shop artisan, Cindy Hilger, 37, of Mountain Top, agreed. I, personally, would prefer to buy local handmade items rather than manufactured, she said. Youre not only supporting your local economy but helping bring back and recognizing handmade. Hilger created Cotton Pottery, a brand of functional bowls and dishes used not for soup and salad but for everyday items. She uses color and design to create each unique item, wrapping and sewing the See SHOP | 12
Nineteen lms! Can you believe it? Hildy and Jeffrey, our movie bookers, have packed the Dietrichs upcoming Fall Film Festival with the most movies in our festival history. And, boy, are they good ones! The festival will kick off on Sept. 20 with an Opening Night Gala and will run for 14 erica days through rogler Oct. 3. Once again, Contributing our Opening Columnist Night Gala on Sept. 20 will be Oktoberfest-themed. Starting at 5:30 p.m., the evening will be lled with great lm, food, wine, beer, desserts and fun! Gather up your friends and family and make a night of it. Gala night lms include the feel-good, coming of age story The Way, Way Back starring Steve Carell, Toni Collette and Allison Janney, and Woody Allens new lm Blue Jasmine featuring Cate Blanchett and Alec Baldwin. Tickets are $35 per person and reservations can be made by calling the Dietrich at (570) 996-1500. We are doing reserved seating for the gala again, so call early to get your favorite seats! During festival, we will also be showing 20 Feet From Stardom, Sill Mine, Stories We Tell, Unnished Song, Before Midnight, Museum Hours, The Hunt, Hannah Arendt, Austenland, Renoir, Much Ado About Nothing, The Attack, Fruitvale Station, A Hijacking, Blacksh, The English Teacher, and Fill the Void. What a great selection! Stay tuned for lm details and show times. Speaking of must-see entertainment, be sure to join us next Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 7:30 p.m. for the 12th annual Gathering of Singers and Songwriters. This years concert will feature the musical talents of Lorne Clarke, Tom Flannery, Eddie Appnel and Hannah Bingman. During the show, I always enjoying learning about the inspirations for the songs they share and the songwriting process. Admission to the Gathering of Singers and Songwriters is free; donations are accepted. Call the Dietrich at (570) 996-1500 to reserve your free tickets or you can pick them up at the ticket booth while they last. Live entertainment will continue on Friday, Aug. 23 with Open Mic Night at the theater. Come and be entertained or perform! We encourage musicians, poets, comedians, playwrights and other local performers to take the stage and share their talents. Open Mic starts at 7 p.m. Then at 8:15 p.m., our featured Breaking Ground Poets will regale us with poetry and passion. This group of Tunkhannock-based youth poets will be just back from their trip to the Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam Festival where they will have participated in the largest youth poetry competition in the world. Doors open for Open Mic sign-ups and seating at 6:30 p.m. Reserve your slot early. Seating is limited. Call the Dietrich at (570) 9961500 for details. Then on Sunday, Aug. 25 at 3 p.m., we invite you to join
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MARY ANN MCGRATH Welcome to BookFLIX, a new online resource to promote childrens literacy! It can be accessed through POWER Library either on a library computer like one at the Abington Community Library or on a home computer. Produced by Scholastic, Inc. and featuring e-books created by Weston Woods audio / visual studios, BookFLIX pairs ctional video storybooks with nonction e-books. It includes interactive games and activities, web links, author biographies and resources for educators, librarians and parents. To access POWER Library, go to the librarys website, www.lclshome.org/ abington, and click on Power Library or the Power Library Network Logo. Click on BookFLIX Information, a link on the left hand side of the screen; or open BookFLIX in the following windows: Childrens Resources, Education, Find a Book, or Literature. Children can watch, read and learn as they have fun online with paired ction and nonction. New Adult Non-Fiction Echoes of My Soul by Robert K. Tanenbaum: Here is a chronicle of an unnerving crime, the double murder of two young women, committed 50 years ago in New York City. It is the story of a courageous stand taken by an assistant district attorney that reformed the American justice system and led to the Miranda Rights. The New American Heart Association Cookbook: 8th Edition: This newly revised and updated edition of a thirty-ve year old classic includes not only 600-plus everyday recipes
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CLARKS SUMMIT When Delia Sumrall rst heard Alyssa Lazar, 14, of Clarks Summit, sing in her neighborhood, she thought it was a recording. It didnt take her long to realize that Lazar was actually singing and writing her own songs. She was singing and followed with another note, then tried another note, Sumrall said. I said, Thats that little girl over there shes growing up. Sumrall was so impressed with Lazars voice that she invited the young singer to her Stone Street home to perform original songs on her handmade 1948 Steinway & Sons 57 walnut piano featuring keys made of real ebony and ivory that she purchased at a Baptist Bible College piano sale. Alyssa always does it justice, Sumrall said. She is very talented. After witnessing Lazars talent, Sumrall decided to host a concert at her home. She invited Lazars family, members of her family, friends and neighbors to enjoy the evening. Lazar preformed in front of about 20 people on Thursday, Aug. 8. Lazar started on guitar and performed Tim McGraw, a song by her favorite artist, Taylor Swift, and one of her original songs, I Need You The Most. When she transitioned to the piano, her selections included Girl on Fire by Alicia Keys along with her original songs Just A Memory and Where The Boys Are.
Shown, from left, are Mark Lazar, Alyssa Lazar, Delia Sumrall and Ovida Sumrall.
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ABOVE: Alyssa Lazar, 14, of Clarks Summit performed Tim McGraw, a song by her favorite artist, Taylor Swift, and several original songs on guitar at Delia Sumralls home Aug. 8. RIGHT: Lazar performed some of her original songs on piano as well.
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Tyra Abdalla, District 2-4 Class AAA singles champion in 2012, returns to the defending champion Lady Comets team this fall.
Temperatures may have reached into the high 70s on Monday, Aug. 12, but it sure felt like fall as the rst ofcial practices for the upcoming high school sports season got underway. According to piaad2.org, golf games begin Monday, Aug. 19 with Lackawanna Trail at Forest City and Mid Valley at Lakeland. Abington Heights is at Honesdale Aug. 21 as Scranton Prep travels to Delaware Valley. Girls tennis begins Aug. 20 with West Scranton at Abington Heights and Scranton Prep at Holy Cross. Girls volleyball contests start Aug. 30 with Blue Ridge at Abington Heights. Lackawanna Trail plays at Montrose on Aug. 31. Boys soccer starts with Scranton Prep at Abington Heights on Aug. 30. Lakeland is at Montrose on Sept. 9. Football kicks off Aug. 30 with Abington Heights at Pittston Area, GAR at Lakeland, and Lackawanna Trail at Nanticoke. Scranton Preps season opens Aug. 31 vs Wyoming Area. Girls soccer begins Sept. 3 with Abington Heights at Scranton Prep and Lakeland at Carbondale. The cross country season begins with Abington Heights and Scranton Prep racing on Sept. 4. Lackawanna Trail and Lakeland have their rst meets on Sept. 10.
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Championship players among their groups of returning veterans gure to keep Abington Heights and Scranton Prep at or near the top of local girls tennis again this season. The Lady Comets GirLS TenniS and Classics each Defending champions: nished up in state Abington Heights, team tournament play last season and Lackawanna League Class had players make it AAA Division and District 2 to Hershey for state Class AAA; Scranton Prep, singles and doubles Lackawanna League Class AA Division and District 2 Class competition. District 2-4 Class AA. League format: Split AAA singles chaminto AAA and AA divisions. pion Tyra Abdalla returns for Abington Each team plays one match Heights while both against each of the other the Lady Comets 15 teams in the league. opening day: Tuesday, and Classics have Aug. 20, with West Scranton one player returning from district cham- at Abington Heights and pionship doubles Scranton Prep at Holy Cross. teams. Cierra Beck is back for Abington Heights after winning a District 2-4 Class AAA doubles gold medal and Grace Reilly returns for Scranton Prep after her gold in the District 2 Class AA doubles tournament. Highly competitive practice sessions began at each school Monday to form the lineups that will take the courts for the Aug. 20 Lackawanna League openers. Wallenpaupack and North Pocono could be the top threats in Class AAA with Valley View remaining Scranton Preps top AA competition within the league.
Abington Heights soccer players Spencer Houck, Chris ferrario and Sante in back, hit the trail for the first day of practice on romaldini run a drill as head coach Steve klingman looks on. monday.
ABINGTON HEIGHTS The three-time defending champion Lady Comets have won their last 40 league matches, including a 15-0 mark last season. Were fortunate to have quite a few of our starters back, Abington Heights coach Tom Lavelle said. Abdalla leads that group after playing rst singles last year. Our expectations are certainly high for her, Lavelle said, and, she holds those high expectations for herself, too, to continue a successful high school career. Shes been a big part of our team, leading us from the number-one spot last year and shes working very Alice Stuffle | For The Abington Journal hard on improving her game. Shelby Croasdale sets up a pass during the Lady Lions field hockey practice Aug. 12. Beck played number-three singles last season before moving to doubles for district play. Her dedication to the game is immense, Lavelle said. Senior Katie Decker and junior Rachel Smertz formed a strong number-one doubles team last season. Junior Jessica Rickwood and sophomore Rachel Muir were part of a rotation of players that lled the second doubles team. With at least one singles spot open, Lavelle said it was unclear what shape the lineup would take as he prepared to evaluate the team at the rst practice. We had a talented group of players who didnt earn a starting spot last year, but are certainly capable and expected to compete for starting spots this season, Lavelle said. We are a pretty deep team. Those playAlice Stuffle | For The Abington Journal Trail runners Ashleigh Clarke, katie Seigle, nathaniel ers who didnt land a starting spot showed a lot of Jason Riedmiller | The Abington Journal Barbolish and Devon Clarke and Coach keith Youtz, talent and a lot of promise. See TENNIS | 14
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Two local players helped theAlbertson Fury travel soccer club win the U17 Elite Clubs National League North American League National Championship. According to head coach Paul Riley, who has been leading the club for the last four years, the club peaked at the perfect time. We got on a great roll around April, he said. We won 15 of our last 22 games and became more and more comfortable. At nationals, we played the best we had all year.
Shown, from left: isabelle Clauss, Abington Heights; kira flaherty, Pocono mountain West; Coach Paul riley; elana falcone, Scranton Prep; and kaylee Hillard, Lake Lehman.
We saved the best for last. The team based out of Long Island, N.Y., features many girls from that area. However, Isabelle Clauss of Abington Heights, Elana Falcone of Scranton Prep, Kira Flaherty of Pocono Mountain and Kaylee Hillard of Lake Lehman joined the club from NEPA. We all started working together a lot more and became more familiar with each other, Clauss said of their run to the championship. Working together for about six or seven months helped with our chemistry. Riley praised the skills and unselfishness of Clauss, a Penn State University recruit. Shes a super athlete with great recovery speed, he said. According to Riley, Clauss flourished once she moved to middle back. Shes tough as nails and a good leader, he
said. She is almost impossible to beat. According to Clauss, the move worked out well for everyone involved. It ended up being really good, she said. Early on in the season, we were having difficulty with our organization in the back. I adapted well to the move and it helped the team. Clauss credited Riley for her determination in big matches during the nationals. He pushes you to do your best, she said. Were playing against the best girls in the country and he helps push us to work hard the whole game. Clauss was selected to the PIAA District 2 first-team All-Star team in 2011 and 2012. She was also selected as See SOCCER | 14
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Following are the top 50 nishers from the Big 6 Christy Mathewson Run/Walk held Aug. 10 in conjunction with Christy Mathewson Days in Factoryville: 1. Justin Clarke, 19:10.1. 2. Sean Burke, 19:24.7. 3. Brian Lewis, 20:13.7. 4. Jeremy Stonier, 20:58.2. 5. Jeff Horvath, 21:17.5. 6. Dan Toye, 21:40.3. 7. Isaac Barbolish, 21:43.2. 8. Noah Toussaint, 21:51.0. 9. Samantha Snead, 22:17.7. 10. Paul Ohora, 22:20.6. 11. Frank Spears, 22:24.8. 12. Zack Krieger, 23:04.1. 13. Unknown Partic, 23:04.2. 14. Devon Clarke, 23:08.2. 15. Kyle Steiner, 23:12.0. 16. Frank Grogan, 23:40.8. 17. Justin Stonier, 24:03.5. 18. Bob Damiano, 24:08.5. 19. Tom Nowakowski, 24:32.7. 20. Ed Lipski, 24:35.4. 21. Len Vanorden, 24:40.5. 22. Corey Burn, 25:12.9. 23. David Dzurec, 25:15.6. 24. Nick Ide, 25:16.2. 25. Victor Rosa, 25:17.5. 26. Lee Toussaint, 25:18.9. 27. Martin Reynolds, 25:24.0. 28. Mark Dorish, 25:29.9. 29. David Truitt, 25:31.9. 30. Rock Warnagiris, 25:34.3. 31. Unknown Besten, 25:45.7. 32. Reginald Thomas, 25:54.1. 33. Rudolph Pekarek, 26:09.3. 34. Ryan Steiner, 26:14.6. 35. Robert Urban, 26:15.9. 36. Kyle Burke, 26:27.8. 37. Ethan Himka, 26:27.8. 38. Stephanie Hateld, 26:29.1. 39. Daniel Wells, 26:30.3. 40. Moriah Peters, 26:36.2. 41. Paul Fahey, 26:44.9. 42. Frank Schuster, 26:50.3. 43. Nathaniel Barbolish, 27:04.1. 44. Katherine Dammer, 27:08.0. 45. Keirnan Dougherty, 27:09.6. 46. James Cole, 27:12.2. 47. James Stafaroni, 27:15.8. 48. Matthew Elliott, 27:18.2. 49. Sherry Dougherty, 27:30.2. 50. Thomas Fricke, 27:39.9. Source: coolrunning.com
Justin Clarke was the overall winner of The Big 6K Run/Walk. Owen Lisk, 9, finished 73rd overall.
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From page 13 a Soccer Coaches Association All-State player in 2012. While she is looking forward to leading the Lady Comets in the hunt for their fifth straight District 2 Class AAA title this fall, she also just wants to enjoy her senior season. Im most looking forward to having fun and playing with girls that Ive known my entire life, Clauss said. Clauss joined the team last April to get more exposure for college recruitment and believes it played a big role in her commitment to Penn State. The ECNL is the highest level to play at for soccer, she said. There were a ton of Division 1 coaches at the tournaments. Riley also credited current Scranton Prep student-athlete and Temple University recruit Falcone for the teams championship run. Shes a very good player with a knack for scoring goals, he said. Shes calm and collective, clean on the ball, good in the air and has a great shot. She was one of our best players in the tournament and scored all of the game-winning goals. According to Falcone, the big stage brings out the best in her game. Sometimes it hypes me up more, she said. I get more into the game when I know we need to win. It was great to do it for the team and finish strong with everyone. Falcone has been a member of the club for almost three years. I wanted to be seen by more college coaches and at the time the ECNL was the best league to get noticed, she said. Coach Riley has been amazing throughout the whole process. Hes really helped all the girls. She believes her skill sets have been advanced through Rileys tutelage. He has a different style of coaching than Ive ever had, Falcone said. His drills are so different. Ive gained a better understanding of the game and improved my quick movements because of him. The senior is glad to have her future planned prior to the start of her final high school soccer season. I can have a more relaxed season and not have to worry about college, she said. I can go in open-minded.
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SCRANTON PREP Reilly, a senior, and Emily Jonsson, a sophomore, occupied the second and third singles spots during the regular season last year. Reilly joined number-one singles player Kendra Croker, who has since graduated, to form the district championship doubles combination. Reilly keeps up a busy United States Tennis Association tournament schedule, including an upcoming event this weekend in New Jersey, and challenges herself against a variety of players year-round. She has been playing against strong boys and men, Scranton Prep coach Kathleen McKenna said. I think thats smart for her to be doing. They always play good players, but there are a lot of players in the league who play different types of games and you have to play players of all levels to really prepare yourself. Jonsson is back after providing the only singles point in last years 3-2 district team championship win over Wyoming Seminary. Three of the four winning doubles players from that match senior Annie Tressler and juniors Emilia Jakubek and Sophia Rinaldi are also back. Tressler is serving as co-captain along with Reilly. McKenna expects a strong group of incoming freshmen to add to the battle to get into the lineup. Scranton Prep went 14-1 in league play in 2012 with the only loss coming to Abington Heights.
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