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INSIDE
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special pull-out
section dedicated to
area favorites as
voted by Abington
Journal readers.
Inside
The Dunmore girls
softball team shut out
Lakeland, 4-0, in a
Lackawanna League
Division 2 game April 18.
See Page 10.
Lady Chiefs
defeated
St. Gregorys EarlyChildhood
Center inClarks Greenhelda
Trike-A-ThonApril 20toraise
moneyfor St. Jude Childrens
ResearchHospital. Participating
students learnedabout riding-toy
safetyrules while ridingtheir
tricycles, bicycles andscooters.
ABINGTON JOURNAL/ELIZABETH BAUMEISTER
Lauren Stevens, left, and Adam Dempsey, right, ride in the Trike-A-Thon at St. Gregorys Early
Childhood Center.
Riders in the Trike-A-Thon from front to back, Peyton
Pallman, Ashlyn Moore and Alyssa Wigley.
Simon
Glide-
well
rides in
the
Trike-A-
Thon.
And theyre off
TUNKHANNOCK
Two collectors, one who
met the last living survi-
vor of the Titanic, share
their memorabilia and me-
mories with enthusiasm.
In commemoration of
the 100th anniversary of
the sinking of the Titanic,
and coinciding with the
3D release of the popular
movie, the Dietrich Thea-
ter in downtown Tunk-
hannock is hosting a dis-
play of various Titanic
memorabilia through the
end of the month. The
display includes pieces
from the collections of
Michael Morin, of Clarks
Summit, and Ryan Hold-
redge, of Tunkhannock,
both longtime collectors
and Titanic history enthu-
siasts.
The display is open to
the public whenever the
Dietrich Theater is open
for movies or by calling
996.1500 for an appoint-
ment. A reception will be
held April 27 from 5 - 8
p.m.
Morin, who also collects
steamship and ocean ship
memorabilia, has been a
member of the Titanic
Historical Society since
1985. He said his favorite
memories with the society
include a trip he went on
several years ago to visit
The Queen Mary, the time
he met the last living sur-
vivor of the Titanic (who
has since died) and the
time he was able to touch
a large piece of the Titan-
ic.
His collection includes
25-30 books, a replica of
the life jackets from the
Titanic, many posters and
documents, china and
more. He said his favorite
piece in his collection is a
large detailed plastic mod-
el of the ship.
Morins interest in the
topic began when, in ninth
grade, he read and re-read
a little red book about it.
He then began collecting
books, and eventually ex-
panded the collection to
include other types of
memorabilia.
Holdredge, 31, said he
started his collection at
17. His interest, however,
began around 9, when he
watched a documentary
about the ship and its
tragedy. He started by col-
lecting books, and with
the original release of
A display of vari-
ous Titanic mem-
orabilia is open to
the public when-
ever the Dietrich
Theater is open
for movies or by
calling 996.1500
for an appoint-
ment. A reception
will be held April
27 from5 - 8 p.m.
Titanic tributes
See TITANIC, Page 14
COMMEMORATING100 YEARS
Life jacket replicas and ship
models among collections
from Clarks Summit,
Tunkhannock history
enthusiasts.
BY ELIZABETH BAUMEISTER
lbaumeister@theabingtonjournal.com
CLARKS SUMMIT- The
Abington Heights Education
Association and Abington
Heights Education Support
Personal Association requested
that an independent fact finder
be assigned by the state in
regard to contract negotiations
with the Abington Heights
School District. However, both
the teachers union and support
staff decided to reject the fact
finders report.
The fact finder Robert Gif-
ford, listened to presentations
fromthe district and teachers
association, gathered data on
every aspect of the contract
negotiations and then issued a
recommendation to the district
and teachers union and a sep-
arate one to the support staff.
According to District Superin-
tendent Dr. Michael Mahon,
even though each member of
the board despised the find-
ings, they were prepared to
accept the report in order to
settle negotiations. If either the
teachers union or support staff
had agreed to the report, the
dispute would have been set-
tled.
School District Business
Manager James Mirabelli of-
fered a presentation of the
Counsel
rejected
by union,
staff
See Rejected, Page 5
Labor dispute in Abington
Heights School District
continues.
BY ROBERT TOMKAVAGE
rtomkavage@theabingtonjournal.com
WAVERLY Those with a
desire to be more organized
should visit Tara Atkins
display at the upcoming Wa-
verly Community House
20th Annual
House, Gar-
den and Gift
Show to be
held April 28
and 29.
Showtimes
are Saturday
from 10 a.m.
- 5 p.m. and
Sunday from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Atkins, a professional or-
ganizer, has a myriad solu-
tions and products to help to
compartmentalize and trans-
form lives. For example, for
the tangled mess of cords
from countless gadgets in
homes, Atkins has a solu-
tion: cord wrappers. If the
fridge needs some orga-
nizing, she has containers to
simplify. Add to the mix
bags and basket to organize
toys, weeds, magazines and
just about anything that will
help people take controls of
their lives.
I just love organizing and
helping people take control
of their lives, said Atkins. I
was working as a profession-
al organizer when I met the
Clever Container Co. at a
NAPO conference and
thought it is a no brainer to
carry these items to offer my
clients. Every job is differ-
ent, just like the client Im
working with. And as their
room changes, so do they.
Atkins business, Original
Organizing by Tara, features
the motto Knack for Neat-
ness. She explained, Our
items are from all different
companies, yet they all work
together to assist in orga-
nizing your home, office,
car, kids, even the family
pet.
The prices of her wares
range from $4.95 for mag-
netic clips and timers to $40
for containers and bags. We
try to carry a variety of items
and prices, said Atkins.
She will offer mini de-
mos of her merchandise
throughout the day at the
House, Garden and Gift
Show. This will be her first
time participating in the
show. Its my first time as a
Get organized at the Comm
Duffys Black Magic
Espresso Cupcakes
Duffys Coffee House will be on
hand for the House, Garden and
Gift Show luncheon. Here they
have provided a family favorite
recipe.
Makes 24 cupcakes, one 9x13
cake or two 8 -inch round cakes.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups flour
1 cup cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup sour milk (add 1
tablespoon vinegar to regular
milk)
1 double shot of espresso
1/2 cup water (or use 1 cup of
strong black coffee instead of
espresso and water)
1/2 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in
medium mixing bowl and beat
for three minutes. Fill cupcake
liners a little more than halfway
full. Bake for 20 minutes at 350
degrees. Frost with cream
cheese espresso frosting.
Frosting
1 stick butter
8 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon instant coffee
4 cups powdered sugar
Beat cream cheese and butter.
Add instant coffee and powdered
sugar to taste.
Tara Atkins
See Comm, Page 13
For messy houses and bird
houses, gift show has
solutions for sale.
BY JOAN MEAD-MATSUI
Abington Journal Correspondent
Students at Clarks Sum-
mit Elementary School
organized a competition to
see which class could col-
lect the most telephone
books for recycling during
a campaign for Earth Day.
Overall, they collected
ABINGTON JOURNAL/ELIZABETH BAUMEISTER
BELOW: Clarks Summit Elemen-
tary School students Kevin Duong,
Sean Wilkerson and Angel Jef-
ferson help Clarks Summit Bor-
ough Council person Herman
Johnson load telephone books for
recycling onto a borough truck.
By the
book
ABOVE: Clarks Summit Elementary
School students collected more
than 1,500 telephone books dur-
ing their recycling campaign for
the Borough of Clarks Summit.
See Book, Page 5
BY ELIZABETH BAUMEISTER
lbaumeister@theabingtonjournal.com
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THE ABINGTON
JOURNAL
On April 21, approximately 50 volunteers
arrived at the Abington Area Community Park
to take part in the Great Abington Area Park
Cleanup. Jennifer Wynn, Abington Area Park
volunteer coordinator, said, It (the cleanup) is
part of the statewide cleaning and Earth Day
is tomorrow. It needed to be done and its a
good time of year to do it. Crews raked and
removed debris from existing flower beds,
prepared a planting bed for perennials, paint-
ed, constructed, weeded, raked, and re-
moved litter at the park. More than $500
worth of established perennials was donated
by an anonymous donor, according to Diane
Vietz, Abington Area Joint Recreation Board
(AAJRB) vice chair and Clarks Green board
representative.
Clarks Summit resident, Diana Kelley, a
cleanup day volunteer, said, We live in
Clarks SummitIts our community. We live
here and we thought we would come down
and be a part of it (the cleanup). Her daugh-
ter, Allison Kelley worked alongside to fulfill
service hours at her school, Summit Christian
Academy.
In upcoming weeks, local municipalities
are planning their annual spring cleanups:
Clarks Summit Borough will hold its
cleanup April 28 from 12 a.m. - 3 p.m. The
borough is seeking volunteers to pick up
trash and debris, especially along roadways,
borough parks and streams. Community
organizations are encouraged to participate in
the community event, which is sponsored by
State Representative Sid Michaels Kavulich.
Glenburn Township will hold its cleanup
May 4 and 5. Residents are asked to place
cleanup items curbside for pickup by 5 a.m.
May 4. Items will be picked up either Friday
or Saturday at the discretion of the contractor.
Metals must be kept separate from other
items.
Items that will not be picked up include-
:Regular household trash, recyclables, grass
or leaves, non-compactable items such as
brick, block and concrete, cast iron, auto
parts, tires, batteries, motor oil or lubricants,
paint (dried up paint cans are permitted),
paint thinners or turpentine, pesticides, haz-
ardous, noxious, caustic, or acid chemicals,
asbestos, metal drums, propane tanks, oil or
gas containing items, explosives of any type
including gun loading materials and electron-
ics. Refrigerators, freezers and air condition-
ers must be certified Freon free with a tag
containing the technicians ID number and
dated.
Ransom Township will hold its cleanup
May 4 from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. and May 5 from
7 a.m. - noon. No tires, batteries or closed
paint cans. Free TV and computer recycling.
Dumpsters in Milwaukee on Hickory Lane
and Dumpster in Mount Dewey at same
location. Identification may be required.
Spring
cleanup
Michael, left, and Mike Wynn, South Abington Township, focus on raking debris and removing
spent blooms from beds at the Great Abington Area Park Cleanup.
ABINGTON JOURNAL//JOAN MEAD-MATSUI
At the Great Abington Area Park Cleanup, Tim
McCoy, front, with help from Bill Risse, Abing-
ton Area Joint Recreation Committee board
chair , move earth and lumber to make way
for a bridge they will build that will link por-
tions of the Walk the Lake path.
BY JOAN MEAD-MATSUI
Abington Journal Correspondent
DAILY EVENTS
April 25: The Lupus Founda-
tion Celebrity Dinner Bingo, at
Genetti Manor in Dickson City.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m., dinner
begins at 6 p.m. Local celebrity
Fran Pantuso will be master of
ceremonies and local celebrity
bingo callers will be from
WNEP. Cost: $30 (includes
chicken dinner and one triple-
bingo card). Info:
888.995.8787.
Pledge for Parkinsons, at the
Graf Community Room, Luger
Outpatient Center, Moffat
Drive, Scranton. Fundraiser for
therapist training and treatment
for persons with Parkinsons
with LSVT Big and Loud.
Prophetic Turning Points
Weekly Wednesday Evening
Bible Study, at Country Alli-
ance Church at 6 p.m., contin-
uing for 12 weeks. Info:
587.2885 or 945.3641.
April 26: The Employment
Expo 2012, at Mohegan Sun
Arena at Casey Plaza, 255
Highland Park Blvd, Wilkes-
Barre, from11 a.m.- 4p.m.
The Jacob Institute of Chris-
tian Spiritual Formation Lec-
ture Series, in the Ivy Room at
The Inn of the Abingtons,
Route 524, Dalton, at 7 p.m.
Speaker: Dr. Robert Moore-
Jumonville, LProfessor of The-
ology and Spiritual Formation
at Spring Arbor University.
Cost: $5 at door. Info:
650.3784.
April 28: 20th Annual
House, Garden and Gift Show,
at the Waverly Community
House, 1115 N. Abington Rd.,
Waverly, from10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
continuing April 29 from11
a.m.- 4 p.m. Info: 586.8191, ext.
2 or www.waverlycomm.org.
A Night for Nick Benefit
for Army Specialist Nick Sta-
back, at the Adventure Zone
(formerly the Ice Box Com-
plex), On October 4, Nick was
severely injured by an IED in
Afghanistan, resulting in the
loss of both legs and damage to
his right arm. A variety of food
and beverages will be served.
Entertainment by the Hillbilly
Deluxe, The Jeffrey James
Band and Q-Balls. There will
also be games, gift baskets, and
large raffle items. Cost: $25.
Info: www.wix.com/smd627/
anightfornick.
Countryside Community
Church Rummage Sale, at
14001 Church Hill Rd, Clarks
Summit, from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Items for sale include clothing,
toys, household goods, linens,
books, baked goods, and more.
Donations can be made at the
church from April 23 to 26
between 9 and 2 p.m. Info:
587.3206 or www.countryside-
church.org.
Giant Yard Sale, at South
Abington Community Park
from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. to benefit
the Abington Blaze youth base-
ball team. The team will be
traveling to Cooperstown, N.Y.
in August to play in a week-
long tournament. The sale will
be held rain or shine. Info:
Carol Jonsson at 947.3703 or
Ellen Myers at 585.0390.
Clarks Summit Borough
Spring Clean Up, from12 - 3
p.m. The borough is seeking
volunteers to pick up trash and
debris along roadways, borough
parks and streams.
Free E-cycling event, at Ev-
erything Natural, 426 S. State
St., Clarks Summit, from 8 a.m.
- noon. Items accepted at the
event include televisions and
computer equipment, including
monitors, laptops, CPUs, print-
ers, scanners, speakers, battery
backups and cables, cell
phones, VCRs, radios and ster-
eo equipment and most other
devices that plug in or operate
on batteries. First Baptist
Church Rummage Sale, at 10
Church St., Factoryville, from
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. $2-a-bag sale at
2 p.m.
French toast breakfast, at the
Chinchilla United Methodist
Church, 411 Layton Road, from
7 a.m. - 11a.m. Breakfast in-
cludes all-you-can-eat: french
toast, sausage, fruit, orange
juice and beverage. Cost:
Adults $6, Children under age
12 $3, Children under age 3
free. Info: www.Chinchillaum-
c.org.
First Annual Wine Festival, at
the Factoryville Sportsmens
Clubs grounds from11 a.m. - 5
p.m. It will feature six wineries,
food vendors and merchandise
vendors. The band MOJO will
provide entertainment. All
proceeds will benefit the Facto-
ryville Sportsmens Club schol-
arship fund for area high school
seniors. Tickets are $15 in ad-
vance, $20 at the door and $5
for designated drivers. Info:
www.fscweb.org or e-mail
fscwine12@yahoo.com.
April 29: Abington Heights
High School Symphony Orches-
tra presents A Suite of Mysti-
cal, Magical Melodies, in the
Abington Heights High School
auditorium at 3 p.m. Cost: $2.
April 30: Abington Heights
Aquatics Departments Spring
Learn-To-Swim Classes, at the
High School pool, continuing
through May 25. Beginner,
advanced beginner, intermedi-
ate and advanced sessions are
available. Details and regis-
tration forms can be found at:
ahsd.org/hs/swim.htm. Info:
585.5300, ext. 5607, or aquat-
ics@ahsd.org.
Celebrity Bartending Night,
at Anna Marias Restaurant,
984 Drinker St., Dunmore from
5:30 - 9 p.m. Music by the
Rathskellers and special guests
The Poets. Also includes 50/50
and basket raffles. Benefits
Lung Cancer Alliance and
Team Lung Love. Info:
586.0179.
Business Card Exchange
Fundraiser, at Barretts Pub
474 Main Street, Archbald,
from 5 - 8 p.m. Proceeds to
benefit the Womens Resource
Center of Scranton. Info:
888.233.1522 or ChrisMus-
ti@MainStreetChamber.Org.
Mixologists 4 Miracles Ce-
lebrity Bartending Night, at the
State Street Grill in Clarks
Summit from 5:30 -8:30 p.m.
Event features local celebrity
bartenders making drinks and
pouring brews for big tips.
Benefits the Childrens Miracle
Network at Geisinger. Info:
468.2765.
COMMUNITY
CALENDAR
* In the April 18 story
about The Pocono Snow
Juniors Soccer Club 1993
(U18) it stated the boys
made it to the finals of
the 2012 Spring MSSL
College Showcase Tourna-
ment in Fort Dix, N.J.
The correct name for the
event location is Joint
Base McGuire-Dix-Lake-
hurst" formed by Fort
Dix, NAES Lakehurst and
McGuire AFB in accord-
ance with the 2005 BRAC
legislation.
* In a story that ap-
peared April 18 about
blogger Ed Cole, his blog
web address was listed
incorrectly. To read Coles
blog, visit snowbeard-
speaks.blogspot.com\
EDITORS NOTE
St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen
board members discuss the
final days of the Host for a Day
campaign, which is the primary
means of financial support for
the Kitchens mission to provide
a free daily meal to area needy.
The campaign will conclude
with a reception on April 25
from 7 to 10 p.m. at St. Marys
Center in Scranton.
Seated, from left: Carol Fine, Judith Weinberger and Ann Hawk. Stand-
ing: John Cosgrove, John Cognetti, Atty. Jane Carlonas, Randy Palko
and Tim Primerano.
Host for a
day at Assisi
Editor:
The Blue Ribbon
Foundation of Blue
Cross of Northeastern
Pennsylvania is pleased
to announce that its 2011
Annual Report is now
available on our website
at www.bcnepa.com/
ceBRFoundation.aspx.
Blue Cross of North-
eastern Pennsylvania es-
tablished its private,
non-profit Blue Ribbon
Foundation in 2002 to
invest in health and
wellness initiatives
throughout northeastern
and north central Penn-
sylvania.
In 2011, our Founda-
tion awarded grants to
26 organizations for
health and wellness pro-
jects that are serving
thousands of regional
residents.
These projects - driven
by grassroots organiza-
tions and executed with
the help of Foundation
funding - are producing
real results.
Last year, for example,
in Lackawanna County,
our partners included:
Employment Opportunity
and Training Center
(EOTC), which will ex-
pand home-based parent-
ing education to 75 ad-
ditional at-risk families;
Northeast Regional Can-
cer Institute, which will
increase colon, breast
and cervical cancer
screenings for 500 un/
underinsured residents
across three counties,
including Lackawanna;
The Boys and Girls
Clubs of Northeastern
Pennsylvania, which is
providing personal safety
education to 100 at-risk
children, ages 6 through
11; and United Way of
Lackawanna and Wayne
Counties, which will
continue to provide
much-needed health and
human services programs
to county residents.
These partners and
others recognize the val-
ue of preventing rather
than treating disease,
and are helping to turn
the tide on many of to-
days most pressing -
and most costly - health
issues.
We remain committed
to our mission of help-
ing people live healthier
lives, and were privi-
leged to support the
work of so many dedi-
cated organizations.
Cynthia A. Yevich
Executive Director
The Blue Ribbon
Foundation of Blue
Cross of Northeastern
Pennsylvania
Letter to the Editor
C M Y K
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2012 THE ABINGTON JOURNALCLARKS SUMMIT, PA WWW.THEABINGTONJOURNAL.COM PAGE 3A
At its annual opening
planning session, the
Abington Community
Garden Co-Chairs
awarded fourth year
garden member Chris-
tine Tsaklas of South
Abington Township the
Order of the Rose for
the best garden of the
2011 season. The annual
award is given to the
member with the best
garden based on a point
based matrix awarded
by the Order of the
Rose Committee
throughout the growing
season.
Tsaklas said she al-
ways wanted a vegetable
garden but didnt know
how to go about starting
one. When the Abington
Area Joint Recreation
Board started the com-
munity garden in 2009,
she jumped at the
chance knowing that she
would have ample guid-
ancefrom the master
gardeners. In her 20
foot by 20 foot plot at
the community garden,
Tsaklas grew potatoes,
onions, horseradish,
squash, tomatoes, orega-
no, lettuce, beets, beans
and broccoli. After at-
tributing some of her
success to the quality of
soil she has in her plot,
she joked about not ever
giving it up, It should
go in my will.
The garden is located
off Winola Road on
property managed by
the Abington Area Joint
Recreation Board. The
volunteer organizers
arrange for compost and
soil amendments, wate,
and a seven foot high
fence to protect plants
from critters. Master
Gardeners are on hand
to answer questions and
offer advice. There are
some plots still avail-
able for the 2012 sea-
son. Visit www.abing-
tonparks.com for more
information and to
download an applica-
tion. Applications are
also available at the
Abington Community
Library.
Christine Tsaklas, shown center, is flanked by Abington Community Garden Co-Chairs, Donna
Zagrapan, left, a Master Gardener; and Carolyn Crowley, Abington Area Joint Recreation Board
Treasurer
Resident receives
Order of Rose Award
Nicholas Theodore Stam-
boolian, son of Frank and
Linda Stamboolian, North
Abington Township, was
awarded the rank of Eagle
Scout on October 19, 2011. He
is a member of Troop 160,
Clarks Summit. Gary Katz
serves as Scoutmaster. Stam-
boolian has been a member of
Troop 160 since 2000 as a
Tiger Cub, Cub Scout and
Boy Scout.
His rank advancement will
be celebrated at an Eagle
Court of Honor on June 10.
Stamboolian is a senior
honor roll student at Abington
Heights High School and has
been an active member of
Clarks Summit United Metho-
dist Church (UMC), participa-
ting in the Methodist Youth
Fellowship and the Appa-
lachian Service Project.
Stamboolian chose to paint
four Sunday school rooms at
Clarks Summit UMC as his
Eagle Scout service project in
order to give back to the
church where his troop meets.
He will attend Temple Uni-
versity, majoring in Business.
Nicholas Theodore Stamboolian
was awarded the rank of Eagle.
Scout
earns
Eagle
Kristen Cashuric Fetcho had
a mentor years ago when she
was a Child Protective Ser-
vicesinvestigator at Children
and Youth Services. She ex-
plained, As far as my work
now, I had a mentor years ago
when I first started and one of
my questions to her was How
could you do this and not burn
out? She said, her strength
and energy toward it (her job)
comes from the fact that if
shes there or not, it (child
abuse) is going to happen and
she is glad she is doing her
part to help. I look at my job
that way also. If I can do
something and do it well, and
make a difference, Im going
to do that.
In 16 years, Fetcho has in-
terviewed as many as 4,000
children including seven years
at Lackawanna County Chil-
dren and Youth Services as a
Child Protective Services
Intake caseworker, and nine as
an interviewer at the Chil-
drens Advocacy Center/NEPA
. As the Childrens Advocacy
Center began to grow, she was
asked to join as an interviewer,
where she works primarily
with sexual and physical abuse
cases of children, and some-
times medical neglect. In its
14th year, the Center, located
at 1710 Mulberry Street,
Scranton, is a private, non-
profit organization that pro-
vides crisis intervention ser-
vices to children who have
experienced sexual and phys-
ical abuse and neglect
throughout eight counties in
Northeastern Pennsylvania,
and coordinates a multidisci-
plinary team response to child
abuse. Fetcho is part of the
team involved in organizing
the Centers largest annual
fundraiser, Moonlight 5k &
10K Walk/Run & Childrens
Fun Run, to be held April 29
at Nay Aug Park, Scranton. As
many as 80 volunteers give
their time at the event.
She said, The Moonlight
Walk/Run is one of our big-
gest fundraisers of the year. It
is a wonderful event that man-
ages to pull many of our local
communities together in sup-
port of our ongoing war
against child abuse. This run
is so dear to all of our hearts
because of the great response
it receives. It brings the issue
of child abuse to the forefront
of peoples mind to help them
understand what an epidemic
it is.
According to Mary Ann
LaPorta, Center Director,
Our philosophy here is that
until we can teach or impress
upon individual adults the
importance of their advocacy,
we dont want the money until
its understood. What were
looking for is almost a spiritu-
al and philosophical support
and then an advocacy and
activism. So, its advocacy to
action.
She added, Preparation and
responses to the Moonlight
Walk/Run are percolating
beyond imagination. What we
have is a wonderful committee
structure and very dedicated
volunteers. Thats what makes
it happenThe camaraderie
and the community spirit, the
family interaction, the educa-
tional nature of the walk/run
with multiple educational
tables from collaborating
agencies and fun things. Its a
very child -centered festiv-
ity
Geisinger-Community Med-
ical Center presents The Fam-
ily Festival, which will feature
childrens activities and prizes,
educational tables, a DJ,
themed basket raffles, food
and beverage stands, Penn-
sylvania Masonic Child Iden-
tification Program, and In-
flatable Hoops and Homerun
Derby. It will begin at 3 p.m.,
with the walk at 5:30 p.m. and
run at 6 p.m.
Eli Pascal, Center devel-
opment coordinator said, In
part, having a walk in the eve-
ning sets it apart from other
walks that take place. I would
imagine some of the folks who
were organizing it originally,
had the idea that from dark-
ness can come good things, so
the imagery of nighttime with
the concept of healing, growth
and moving forward out of
difficult situations. .
To register online , visit
active.com or neparunner.org.
Or, for more information, call
969.7313.
ABINGTON JOURNAL/JOAN MEAD-MATSUI
Clockwise, from left, are: Sandra
Federo, Mary Ann LaPorta, Cindy
Pintha, Julie Rudolf, Alexandra
Sharpe and Kristen Fetcho.
One child
at a time
Childrens Advocacy Center
Moonlight Walk/Run raises
awareness of child abuse
BY JOAN MEAD-MATSUI
Abington Journal Correspondent
Bigfamily; biggardens. Paul Epsom
of Greystone Gardens usedthose words
todescribe his childhoodas it relates to
gardening. His storyis that of a boy
borninLondon, Englandin1956, who
discoveredhis love for gardeningat age
4or 5, andwhose mother was a great
influence. One of his first experiences
ingardeningwas lookingunder rocks
ina rockgarden. He said, The wood
lice wouldfascinate me.
Epsombrought his passionfor horti-
culture tothe UnitedStates more than
20years ago, andhe plans toshare his
more than50years of gardeningexpe-
rience as Keynote Speaker at the up-
comingSpringintoGardening,
workshophostedbyLuzerne County
Master Gardeners, organizedbyPenn
State Co-operative Extension, anedu-
cational networkprovidingthe uni-
versitys resources andexpertise to
people in67Pennsylvania counties.
Epsoms presentation, HowIm
CreatingMyE Garden, April 28,
will be heldfrom9a.m. - 9:45a.m., and
is part of a home gardeners educational
event. His talkwill be aninspirational
talktoget people excited, saidEpsom.
He promises those whoattendthe
workshop, Lots of photographs, lots of
tips, andlots of ideas. Its amusingand
informative andif youdont like tohear
me talking, there are a bunchof great
pictures tolookat
It allows me totalkabout mygar-
deningpursuits andtechniques and
what I aimfor now. The important
thingabout the experiencedgardener,
comparedtoa novice gardener, is the
fact that youunderstandplants andhow
theywork, not just ina pot, but over10
or15years.
He added, Gardeningtakes years,
sometimes a lifetime togrowtrees and
the environment. Patience is veryim-
portant. Astroll throughGreystone
Gardens, Clarks Summit, will reveal
plants intheir naturalistic setting.
The size of the plant, its habits, both
goodandbad, andthe locationof the
plant inthe gardenare decisions that
are easier tomake as one becomes
more experienced, accordingtoEpsom.
There is a lot of informationandthe
more experiencedyouget, the easier it
is tomake those decisions. Its always
goodtoget advice. Youcanwatch
somethingonTVandit mayjust be a
loadof nonsense. Noone canreallytell
unless youhave the necessaryexperi-
ence, saidEpsom, whomaintains a
successful gardenis one that is Effort-
less, Environmental, Enabled, Edible
andExtraordinary.
Andthe experience he is referringto
comes fromdoing, andnot fromread-
ingor looking, but byseeingplants over
the course of a seasonandover the
maturityof the plants life span. Among
the tips Epsomwill offer are creating
lowmaintenance gardens, howtode-
signbeds withweedingandmulching
inmindandhowtomake a garden
mucheasier tolookafter.
Epsomhas beenfeaturedon
WNEP-16The News Stations Home
andBackyard, withmore than500
episodes tohis credit, andis alsogar-
deningcorrespondent for The Victory
Garden, a PBSproduction, whichis
nationallybroadcast in50states. In
2003, 2004, and2005, he wonGarden
Globe awards fromthe GardenWriters
Associationfor workof anoutstanding
quality, andin2006, he wonthe Gold
Awardfor Best Talent onAir.
Educatedat WarwickUniversityand
LondonUniversity, he holds anhonors
degree inPsychologyandpost gradu-
ate studies ineducation. He alsoholds
the Royal Horticultural Societys Level
2Certificate of Horticulture andRHS
level 3AdvancedCertificate. Tolearn
more about EpsomandGreystone
Gardens, visit greystoneg.com.
While registrationis closedfor
SpringintoGardeningApril 28, for
more informationregardingother up-
comingworkshops, call 570.825.1701
or visit extension.psu.edu/events.
Lifelong gardener to share hints, experiences
BY JOAN MEAD-MATSUI
Abington Journal Correspondent
ABINGTON JOURNAL/ JOAN MEAD-MATSUI
Paul Epsoms presentation, How Im
Creating My E Garden, April 28, will be
held from 9 - 9:45 a.m.
Paul Epsom, left, in a pram with brother
Henry in a wheelbarrow. Epsom, of
Greystone Gardens, describes his child-
hood as that of a boy born in London,
England in 1956, who discovered his love
for gardening at age 4 or 5.
The State Street Grill will
host a celebrity bartending
night to raise money for the
Childrens Miracle Network
(CMN) April 30 from 5:30 -
8:30 p.m. The event will
feature local celebrity bar-
tenders, who will serve
drinks and collect tips for
Childrens Miracle Network
at Geisinger.
Childrens Miracle Net-
work is a national nonprofit
organization which raises
funds for pediatrics
throughout the Geisinger
Health System. Donations
are used to fund services
and equipment at Geisinger
facilities, as well as educa-
tional programs, specialty
camps and community
River; and Vince Bucciarelli.
Dave Kuharchik and Monica
Madeja of WBRE will also
be in attendance helping with
raffles.
Serving up MIRACLES
Shown at left is Alicia, of Taylor,
who was diagnosed with a rare
form of cancer. Doctors found a
large tumor closing her airway
and putting pressure on her
heart. She overcame several
rounds of chemotherapy and
radiation, surgery and the in-
ability to eat or breathe on her
own. Donations to the Childrens
Miracle Network help purchase
equipment for the Janet Weis
Childrens Hospital Oncology
department and fund Camp Dost,
for pediatric cancer patients like
Alicia.
outreach programs.
Celebrity bartenders for
the night include: Dr. Paul
Tomcykoski, Pediatrician;
Dr. Linda Thomas Family
Practice; Chris Doherty,
Mayor of Scranton; Dr. Jim
McKenna Family Practice,
Pediatrician; Janice Divers,
Nursing Director NICU
Geisinger Wyoming Valley;
Dr. Sam Morkous, Pediatric
Neurologist Geisinger; Brian
Thompson, DJ Light 105 The
Sunday, May 6, is the date
for the annual Rotary Club of
the Abingtons Pasta Dinner
from12:30 - 5 p.m. at the
Abington Heights High
School in Clarks Summit. In
addition to award -winning
meatballs, Chef Schiavone
and son will make their home-
made special recipe sauce.
Salad, dessert and beverages
will round out this meal. Din-
ners will be served by Rotar-
ians and Abington area
youngsters.
Take outs will be available.
The price is $8 for adults and
$4 for children under 12. Pro-
ceeds will benefit youth pro-
grams in the Abingtons, as
well as Abington Little
League and the Childrens
Advocacy Center. Tickets are
available from any Abington
Rotarian or by calling 570-
947-2705.
Rotary Pasta
Dinner May 6
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CROSSWORDS
ANSWERS ON PAGE11
The Griffin Pond
Animal Shelter, 967
Griffin Pond Rd.,
Clarks Summit, is
open for the adop-
tion of pets from
noon to 4:30 p.m.,
daily. The shelter is
in desperate need of
paper towels.
Adopt a cage at the
Griffin Pond Animal Shel-
ter 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 informa-
tion, 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.
My name is ... Jeter
Name: Jeter
Age: 4 years old
Sex: Neutered male
About me: I am gentle and compatible with
other cats.
Remember to contact the Griffin Pond Animal
Shelter at 586.3700 if your pet is lost or goes
astray.
On May11and12 from6 - 9 p.m. at
Shopland Hall in The Scranton Cultural
Center, The Lackawanna Historical
Society will be holding the 3rd annual
You Live Here You Should Know
This! local history game show. Ryan
Leckey will be hosting the event Friday
and Tony Bartocci will host Saturday.
The programwill begin at 7 p.m. both
nights and will consist of teams of four,
answering questions about events, peo-
ple and happenings throughout Lacka-
wanna County in a Family Feud style.
Teams will consist of NEPAperson-
alities and local history experts. Those
competing this year include former
news personality David DeCosmo, actor
Conor McGuigan and Pennsylvania
State Senator John Blake. The event is
sponsored by The Lackawanna Histor-
ical Society and planned by area stu-
dents. Food and drinks will be available
for purchase on both nights and general
admission is $10 and $5 for students.
The event is open to the public.
Game Show to
feature local celebs
Mayor Christopher A. Doherty
proclaimed April 2012 as Parkin-
sons Awareness Month in the
City of Scranton. Parkinsons
Disease is a disorder of the brain
that leads to shaking, difficulty in
movement and coordination, and
is one of the most common nerv-
ous systemdisorders. Doherty,
third fromleft, is shown present-
ing the proclamation to Joseph
Coviello, Esq., President of the
NEPAParkinsons Foundation,
left, and other Pledge for Parkin-
sons committee members The
Honorable Mike Washo, former
Lackawanna County Commis-
sioner and Mari Hart, right.
Allied Rehab and Heinz Rehab
are offering free screenings April
26, Carbondale Rehab Center.
Call 1-888-REHAB-PAto sched-
ule a screening.
The Northeast Pennsylvania
Parkinsons Foundation, Allied
Rehab and Heinz Rehab are
hosting the second annual Pledge
for Parkinsons April 25 at the
Graf Community Room, Luger
Outpatient Center, Allied Rehab
in Scranton. For tickets , call
570.348.1407.
Parkinsons Awareness in Scranton
The Attic Shop, an upscale
consignment shop for the family,
priced at a fraction of the original
cost will have special hours and
sales during the House, Garden
and Gift Show at the Waverly
Community House. The shop is
located on the lower level of the
Waverly Community House host-
ed by the Waverly Womans Club.
The shop will be open the fol-
lowing days and times during the
show: April 27, from 9:30 a.m. -
noon, April 28, from10 a.m. 4
p.m., and April 29, from11 a.m.-2
p.m. Special sales: all half-price
items will be $1. Proceeds are
donated to charity.
Attic Shop hours, sale during Waverly show
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FACTORYVILLE - At
the Lackawanna Trail
School Board meeting
April 10, Maxwell Blake,
whose children attend the
Lackawanna Trail Ele-
mentary Center, told the
board that their school
district has one of the
lowest standards of the
state test scores. He said
the district ranks at 22
percent, while neigh-
boring districts in Tunk-
hannock and the Abing-
ton Heights ranks at 52
and 87 percent, respec-
tively.
If you care about edu-
cation, this board should
do something about that
because its pathetic, he
said.
Superintendent Matthew
Rakauskas said, We edu-
cate every student who
comes through the door.
Were very proud of our
students who go to Ivy
League college, go to
two and four- year col-
leges, who make it
through graduation, or
may have struggled or
benefited from our pro-
grams. Its a great dis-
trict.
He added that Trail is
concerned with statistics
and academics. Were
always looking to im-
prove, he said. Blake
said his research came
from the PSSA (Penn-
sylvania System of
School Assessment) test
scores. He said that most
students ranged in the
67-70 percent range.
One of the board mem-
bers said the board re-
ceive a district report
card and a high school
report card, which are
provided by the state.
She said none of the data
Blake mentioned was
reported in either.
Board President Ned
Clarke asked Blake to
meet with the board an-
other time and discuss
openly with the superin-
tendent and the curricu-
lum director. Blake
agreed.
In other business, re-
tirement and resignation
were announced and ap-
proved effective the last
day of the 2011-12 school
year, with notes of
thanks made to all. Reti-
rees include Barbara Os-
mun, a 5th-grade learn-
ing support teacher at the
Elementary Center; Diane
Smith, a 4th-grade learn-
ing support teacher at the
Elementary Center; Mary
C. Stuble, an elementary
art teacher at Trail Ele-
mentary; Anna Mae
Belles, a teachers assist-
ant at the high school.
Congratulations to
Anna Mae, said Ra-
kauskas. Shes one of
the longest current em-
ployees of the school,
and she will be missed.
Dr. Mark Lombardi
motioned that Karen Ri-
gards letter of resigna-
tion as school board di-
rector from Region #1, be
accepted with regret and
thanks effective April 30.
The board agreed.
Rakauskas thanked Ri-
gard for her service.
From an administrators
point of view, I certainly
wish you a great time
after you leave the board.
We really appreciated
everything youve done
here especially your an-
gle as an educator. .
Rigards husband Rick
Rigard, who was present
at the meeting, said, I
know how much she (Ka-
ren) enjoyed serving on
the board and serving the
school district of Lacka-
wanna Trail and how
much she loves and sup-
ports the school district.
She always said its the
best kept secret in North-
eastern Pennsylvania.
Board member Judith
Johnson made a motion
to appoint Frank Tylutki
as interim school board
director, effective May 1,
2012. The board agreed.
I received a letter
from Mr. Tylutki consid-
ering him to be added to
the board in Mrs. Ri-
gards resignation, said
Clarke. That will be
effective May 1 and he
will serve until the gen-
eral election in Novem-
ber.
Retirements,
resignations
accpted at Trail
BY BEN FREDA
Abington Journal Correspondent
M
ore than 16 chil-
dren helped create
a mosaic from
recycled bottle caps at the
Waverly Elementary
School. They worked on
multiple designs with the
help of teacher Diana
Lombardi and parents.
The work they invested
in the mosaic will be on
display at the annual art
show May 7 at the Wa-
verly Elementary School.
ABINGTON JOURNAL/EMILY TAYLOR
ABOVE: From left - Samantha Dempsey, Rachel Dempsey, Anthony Fazio and Zachary Cahn
AT LEFT: From left are:
Santi de los Rios, Tomas
de los Rios, Luke Klamp.
Absent from photo:
Nicholas Booth.
Feather in
their caps
ABOVE: From left: Greta Jungbluth, Alexis Freda and Maggie
Seechock
ABOVE: From left: Katie See-
chock and Teagan Marshall
ABOVE: From left are:
Holly Lynott, Hutch Lynott
and Woodson Cole
more than 1,500 tele-
phone books. The
winning class taught
by David Temprine,
helped Clarks Sum-
mit Borough Council
Member Herman
Johnson load the
books onto a bor-
ough truck on April
18 to be removed
and recycled.
BELOW: David Temprines class at Clarks Sum-
mit Elementary School, along with Clarks Sum-
mit Borough council members and personnel,
show their excitement over winning a competi-
tion to collect the most telephone books to be
recycled out of all the classes at the school.
ABINGTON JOURNAL/ELIZABETH BAUMEISTER
AT RIGHT: David Temprines class collected the
most telephone books out of all the classes at
Clarks Summit Elementary School during a recy-
cling campaign for the Clarks Summit Borough.
Shown, from left, Clarks Summit Borough Coun-
cil President Gerrie Carey, teacher, David Tem-
prine and Clarks Summit Elementary Principal
Steve Aqualina.
BOOK
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districts finances. According
to Mahon, there are three ways
the district can balance the
budget: cut expenses, use the
fund balance and increase reve-
nue.
Mirabelli said he expects the
district to run a deficit of more
than $2 million in the 2012-13
school year, based on a prelimi-
nary budget.
Despite the financial short-
comings, Mirabelli stressed
that the district is spending
efficiently.
Abington Heights is ranked
among the top10 percent of PA
Schools based on PSSAscores
and the district spends less than
62 percent of all PAschool
districts. Also, of the top 50
schools, Abington Heights
spends less per student than 70
percent of the schools.
According to Mahon, tenta-
tive cuts include four English
teachers, including two at the
high school, three mainte-
nance/custodial employees and
three administrative or clerical
positions, at an estimated sav-
ings of $500,000. Last year, the
district eliminated11teaching
positions, according to Mahon.
The board is hoping to pass a
preliminary budget May16 and
a final budget June 27, three
days ahead of the June 30 dead-
line.
Warren Acker, head of the
District Facilities Committee,
announced that he met with
Augie Grant fromEnergy Edu-
cation Incorporated, who made
a proposal to the district for
energy savings. According to
Acker, the proposed changes
could save the district 20 to 30
percent on the electric bill.
Mahon reported that an
Abington Heights Odyssey of
the Mind teamfinished 3rd out
of 180 in the state finals.
Mahon also suggested to the
board opening the position of
occupational therapist. The
district currently has a contract
with the NEIU, but Mahon is
confident they would save
money by making a change.
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Kristen Konosky, of Scott
Township, spent her spring
break volunteering in the Do-
minican Republic as part of the
Wilkes University Alternative
Spring Break Program. Ko-
nosky, a junior, is majoring in
pharmacy. She is the daughter
of Paul and Karen Konosky.
Kathryn Santoli, of Clarks
Summit, spent her spring break
volunteering in Missouri as part
of the Wilkes University Al-
ternative Spring Break Program.
Santoli, a sophomore, is major-
ing in nursing with a minor in
psychology. She is the daughter
of Mary and Salvatore Santoli.
Students
volunteer
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east Pennsylvania are on
their way to World Finals
after excellent perform-
ances at the State Finals
at the Pocono Mountain
East campus on April 14.
Odyssey of the Mind
(OotM) is an international
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seven students receive a
long-term problem at
the beginning of the
school year that they must
solve in an eight-minute
performance within a
small budget. They also
receive a secret sponta-
neous problem the day
of competition that they
must solve on the spot.
Crestwood Middle
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Be problem, receiving
first place.
Four other teams placed
second: Dingman-Dela-
ware Elementary School
in Div. I of Ooh-Motion-
al Vehicle, Shohola ES
in Div. II of Weird Sci-
ence, Pocono Elementary
Center in Div. I of
Odyssey Angels, and
Delaware Valley High
School in Div. III of
Odyssey Angels.
These five teams will
compete at the OotM
World Finals at Iowa
State University, the last
week of May. They will
meet up with the top
teams from across the
United States and coun-
tries including Canada,
China, Germany, Japan,
Mexico, Russia, Singapore
and South Korea.
Honorable mention also
went to five teams from
the northeast that placed
third: Pocono Mountain
West HS (Ooh-Motional
Vehicle Div. III), Pocono
Elementary Center (Weird
Science Div. I), Dingman-
Delaware MS (Weird Sci-
ence Div. II), Abington
Heights HS Team A
(Weird Science Div. III),
and Easton Area MS -
Upper (To Be or Not to
Be Div. II).
Were very proud of all
the OMERs from our re-
gion that competed at
State Finals, said Ryan
Balton, Northeast Pa.
Odyssey of the Mind pub-
lic relations director. And
were extremely grateful
for all of the coaches and
volunteers who make their
journey possible. We were
thrilled to host State Fi-
nals in the Northeast for
the first time, and thank
the Pocono Mountain
School District for provid-
ing excellent facilities and
staff to host the tourna-
ment.
Northeast Pa. Odyssey
of the Mind includes
Bradford, Carbon, Lacka-
wanna, Luzerne, Monroe,
Northampton, Pike,
Schuylkill, Susquehanna,
Wayne and Wyoming
counties.
Honorable mention also went to five teams from the northeast that
placed third including the Abington Heights High School team, shown
above, for Weird Science.
Odyssey ends for A.H.
Abington Heights team receives honorable mention
Were very proud of all
the OMERs from our re-
gion that competed at
State Finals. And were
extremely grateful for
all of the coaches and
volunteers who make
their journey possible.
Ryan Balton,
Northeast Pa. Odyssey of the Mind
public relations director.
Abington Heights Middle
School held an art and science
fair on April 19. Students dis-
played a variety of projects rang-
ing from music, art and tech-
nology to physical education and
consumer science.
ABINGTON JOURNAL/ELIZABETH BAUMEISTER
ABOVE: Standing, from left, with their Abington Heights
Middle School Science Fair project, are Sam Myers and
Timmy Habeb, both seventh grade students.
AT LEFT: Michael
Curran, seventh
grade student at
Abington Heights
Middle School,
with his science
fair project.
Art and
science
in session
C M Y K
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ArtsEtc...
Arollicking good time was
had by all during TomKnights
Puppet Shows at the Dietrich
last week. More than 400
young children and their fam-
ilies and teachers came out to
dance and sing along to fun
songs such as Alligator Jump
and Wiggle Worm. No matter
what your age, you couldnt
help leaving with a smile on
your face. We would like to
thank the Tunkhannock Junior
Womens Club for sponsoring
the event, and look forward to
TomKnight coming back next
year.
This weekend the Dietrich
will host another live event for
children and families with the
Dietrich Childrens Theatres
production of The Mouses
Marriage. Join us on Friday,
April 27 at 10 a.m. or Saturday,
April 28 at 11a.m. for this dar-
ling folk tale fromJapan.
Adapted for the stage by local
playwright and actor Rich Ry-
chak, this is the story of a sweet
young mouse couple that fall in
love and want to marry. But the
girls father wants her to be
married to the strongest, smart-
est, best husband in the world.
He thinks the best match must
be the Sun. But perhaps the
Cloud is stronger than the Sun?
Or maybe the Wind is smarter
than the Cloud? You will have
to join us to find out what hap-
pens at the end of this story.
Admission is free. Tickets are
available by calling the Dietrich
at 570.996.1500 or at the door
while supplies last. This pro-
duction has been sponsored by
the Pennsylvania Humanities
Council.
The following Saturday, May
5 at 11a.m. the Dietrich will be
hosting a free movie for chil-
dren with the annual showing
of The Jungle Book. We
invite everyone to come out and
enjoy this family classic. Not
only will admission be free, but
so will popcorn and soda.
Sounds like a fun morning.
Right? This special showing is
in loving memory of Jeeter-
bug fromthe Kintner family.
Tickets can be reserved by
calling 570.996.1500 or will be
available at the door while they
last.
Then on Sunday, May 6 at 3
p.m., the Dietrich will be filled
with music as classical guitarist
Jay Steveskey will treat us to a
concert of Classical Guitars
Greatest Hits. At this event you
will experience arrangements
by the great Spanish master,
Andres Segovia, the Spanish
Romanticismof Isaac Fernando
Sor, Argentine Tango Nuevo of
Astor Piazzolla and more. Jay
is very excited to be sharing
this music that inspired himto
begin his lifelong journey with
classical guitar. Tickets are $10
MORE THAN
MOVIES
Dietrich Theater
Erica Rogler
See Movies, Page 8
Visual Arts/
Performing
Arts
Abington Heights High
School Symphony Or-
chestra presents A Suite
of Mystical, Magical Mel-
odies April 29, at 3 p.m. in
the Abington Heights High
School auditorium. Cost:
Tickets are $2 and may be
purchased at the door.
Annual Keystone Col-
lege Senior Exhibition,
now through April 28 at
Artworks Gallery in Scran-
ton from 6 - 9 p.m.
The Mouses Mar-
riage, at the Dietrich The-
ater in downtown Tunkhan-
nock, April 27 at 10 a.m.
and April 28 at 11 a.m. For
all ages. Cost: Free. Tickets
are available at the door
while they last or can be re-
served at 996.1500.
Migratory Birds and
People-Together through
Time, in celebration of In-
ternational Migratory Bird
Day, April 28 at the Ever-
hart Museum from 1 - 4
p.m. Info: 346.7186.
Endless Mountains
Barbershop Chorus 34th
Annual Show, at Tunkhan-
nock Area High School
April 28 at 7 p.m. Cost: $12
at the door, $9 in advance.
Tickets: 335.3379.
Last weeks winner:
Dave Foyle
of Clarks Green
Last weeks answer:
"We Need To Talk About
Kevin"
F
ans of opera need to
look no further than
the Jewish Commu-
nity Center April
29, at 3 p.m. as
Mostly Opera takes
the stage.
The spring concert, entitled Ri-
goletto and Friends, will include
excerpts fromRigoletto, Carmen,
Madame Butterfly, Manon and Cosi
Fan Tutte.
Mostly Opera Executive Director
Helene Tinsley encouraged music
lovers to come out and attend. I
love the Rigoletto. It is one of Ver-
dis greatest operatic masterpieces. It
is filled with wonderful melodies
that you leave singing, like La
donne e mobile and Bella figlia
dellamore. Folks in the audience
will knowthese familiar tunes and
love it. Mostly Opera hopes that by
doing opera excerpts, the best of the
best, people can come and learn to
love opera. And they can see a
whole set of talented professional
singers fromour area at an affor-
dable price, she said.
Mostly Opera member Sarah
Mitchell, 28, said attendees can
expect great singers performing
gorgeous scenes fromwell-known
operas. I love that we are doing
scenes fromoperas. This gives a
much better feel for the context of
any particular song and enriches the
performance.
Mitchell graduated fromBaptist
Bible College in Clarks Summit.
According to Mostly Opera mem-
ber Abigail Zieger, 26, Mostly Op-
era does two shows a year, one in
the spring and one in the fall, and
tends to alternate between opera
productions, Broadway-centered
shows and singers choice pro-
grams. The group typically practices
weekly for two months leading up to
the performance.
Ive been privileged to sing a few
arias and several choral numbers
with the group so far. My first was
last springs singers choice pro-
gram. I heard about Mostly Opera
through an attendee and contacted
Helene. I came to sing for her and
she let me jump into the program,
said Zieger.
I ammost looking forward to
hearing so many wonderful singers
coming together to make music. Its
exciting to find out that there are so
many people in our area with great
vocal training, added Zieger, a
Baptist Bible College graduate.
Zieger, a Clarks Summit native,
also said that she appreciates the
honor of getting to sing with some
really great singers. I ama relative
newbie to singing and to really
studying opera, so I look at this as a
great opportunity to learn from
others. Plus, I just really enjoy mak-
ing music, she added.
I would encourage everyone to
come out just to have an afternoon
of enjoying the arts. In our mp3 and
headphone- wearing culture, we
often miss the joy of hearing real,
live performances by real people
who have worked hard to learn their
instrument- not just overnight stars
who look good on TV, said Zieger.
Tickets for this event are $25. To
purchase tickets, call 570. 346.3693
or mail checks to Mostly Opera, 800
Penn Security Bank Bldg., 142 N.
Washington Ave., Scranton, PA
18503. The performance will take
place at the Jewish Community
Center, located at 601Jefferson Ave.
in Scranton.
Abigail Zieger and Sarah Mitchell perform with Mostly Opera.
Learn to
love opera
COURTESY PHOTOS
The famous Rigoletto father-daughter
duet between Rigoletto and Gilda, will
be performed by Chuck Unice and
Nicole Rideout, shown, during Mostly
Operas presentation of Rigoletto &
Friends April 29.
Contestants can only win once in a 60-day period.
Who wrote the novel that the new movie "The Lucky One" is based on?
Moments with Ravi: Tales
of a Misfit, written and per-
formed by 2002 Lackawanna
Trail High School graduate
and Dalton native Ravi Roth,
will play April 30 at 9:30
p.m. at the Laurie Beechman
Theatre, 407 West 42 Street.
Putting together the show
takes a lot of work, Roth
said. Im juggling a lot of
things right now, but when
the time comes its so reward-
ing.
The play, directed by Mi-
chael Schwartz with musical
direction by Caleb Hoyer, is a
comedic, musical glimpse
into Roths misfit life from
the farms of Pennsylvania to
the streets of New York City.
According to Roth, the play
features music from Sond-
heim to Gaga and every-
thing in between.
Roth starred off -Broadway
in Altar Boyz. He was fea-
tured in the 2010 reading of
Bare and in the New York
Musical Theatre Festival hit
My Mothers Jewish Wiccan
Wedding. He also appears in
the current webisode Perks.
Tickets are $10 and may be
purchased at http://tiny-
url.com/goatsbway. There is a
$15 minimum. For more
information, visit www.ravi-
roth.com.
Roth said he fell in love
with theater when he was just
five years old after being cast
as a munchkin in a produc-
tion of The Wizard of Oz at
the Masonic Temple in Scran-
ton. Even though he got the
chicken pox and was unable
to perform at the show, he
knew he found his passion.
That was the first time I
realized what I wanted to do
with the rest of my life, he
said.
Roth likes how his shows
can be a diversion from ev-
eryday life for both himself
and his audience.
I enjoy being able to take
people on a journey and al-
low them to escape from
reality, and go into the experi-
ence with me on stage, he
said.
Roths ultimate goal is to
reach Broadway, but he also
has other aspirations. He had
a guest spot on the soap opera
As the World Turns and
would like to further expand
his acting to television, com-
mercials and films.
Since Roth moved to New
York City after graduating
from The Boston Conservato-
ry with a BFA, he spent sev-
eral years going on auditions,
Trail grad
to perform
in NYC
BY ROBERT TOMKAVAGE
rtomkavage@theabingtonjournal.com
See Roth, Page 8
Moments with Ravi: Tales of a
Misfit, written and performed
by 2002 Lackawanna Trail High
School graduate Ravi Roth, will
play April 30 at 9:30 p.m. at the
Laurie Beechman Theatre.
Meeting of the Art Waters invites the public to its first annual exhi-
bition of international award-winning photography to be held, April 28
from 4- 8 p.m. at T.W. Shoemaker Art Gallery, formerly Snyders
Hardware, 312 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming Borough. Artists featured will
include Jamie Smith, Geoff Freen, Ashok sinha, Zan Turvey, Prantik
Mazumder, Anne-Marie Pietersma, Hugo Sharp.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the North Branch Land Trust
and Blue Chip Farms Animal Refuge. Cheese and refreshments will
be served.
PHOTO COURTESY JAMIE SMITH
Photo exhibit April 28
Area residents say familiar excerpts by
Mostly Opera will beguile newcomers
By Kelly Leighton Abington Journal Correspondent
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In the beginning of May,
Sarah Sidorek will also be
teaching a one-night work-
shop called Design a Painted
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from 7- 9 p.m., students will
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As you can see, the Dietrich
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participating in readers, and
starred in an off-Broadway play,
but had not performed his own
show until last August when he
premiered Moments with
Ravi: Tales of a Misfit. The
show sold out and hes hoping
this performance will propel
him to a bigger spotlight.
I wasnt going to wait
around any more for an oppor-
tunity, I knew I had to create
my own , he said.
Roth is looking forward to
the April 30 performance,
which he characterizes as a
comedic and musical journey
through his life, specifically his
childhood growing up not really
fitting into the mold of his
brother or sister.
My sister, Maya, was a
musical genius and my brother,
Yogi, was a star jock, he said.
I tried to follow in their foot-
steps, but found that acting was
something I was really good at.
And I realized everyone fits in
somewhere. I want the message
of this play to be that we all
have a place.
ROTH
Continued from Page 7
They both write British detec-
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However, both of these prolific
writers call the U. S. home, one
a native Texan who still resides
in her home state, the other
Ohio-born and a longtime resi-
dent of California nowliving in
Washington state. Each of them
--- Deborah Crombie and El-
izabeth George --- has a new
murder mystery just added to
the collection at the Abington
Community Library.
No Mark Upon Her, by
Deborah Crombie. His career
and reputation on the line, Su-
perintendent Duncan Kincaid is
pressured to find the answers in
a complicated investigation into
the death of Rebecca Meredith,
an Olympic rowing contender
who was also a high-ranking
detective with Scotland Yard. A
separate investigation by Detec-
tive Inspector Gemma James,
newly married to Kincaid, re-
veals a disturbing and possibly
related series of crimes, widen-
ing the field of suspects.
Believing the Lie, by El-
izabeth George. Inspector Tho-
mas Lynley enlists the help of
his friends Simon and Deborah
St. James when he is called on
to investigate the death of Ian
Cresswell at the request of the
mans uncle, the wealthy and
influential Bernard Fairclough.
The death has been ruled an
accidental drowning, but as
Lynleys investigation heats up,
the Fairclough familys decep-
tions and delusions threaten to
destroy everyone fromthe fam-
ily patriarch to the victims
troubled son, Tim.
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LIBRARY NEWS
BY MARY ANN MCGRATH
The Abington Community Library is
located at 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Sum-
mit. 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.
As the DietrichChildrens Theatre trav-
els toJapanintheir stagedproductionof
Nezumi noYomeiri, or inEnglishThe
Mouses Marriage, April 27at 10a.m. and
April 28at 11a.m.,audience members will
learna varietyof Japanese words.
The playis anoriginal productionof the
adaptationof a Japanese folktale written
byDaltonplaywright RichRyczakand
directedbyJennifer Jenkins of Tunkhan-
nock.
Filledwithhumor andlessons about
pride, honor, respect andthe importance of
civility, it familiarizes childrenwithJapa-
nese words, the meanings of whichare
clear intheir use incontext, anddetails of
Japanese culture. The playis free tothe
public.
Ryczakhas actedinthe DietrichChil-
drens Theater for the past twoyears.
Radzieski, a graduate of Keystone Col-
lege, has appearedinsixother Dietrich
Childrens Theatre shows.
Schottmanmade her debut withthe
Childrens Theatre last year.
Thompsonwas last seeninthe Dietrichs
community-basedproductionof One
FlewOver the Cuckoos Nest as Aide
Williams.
Jenkins workedwithStevenSondheims
YoungPlaywrights, the ManhattanTheatre
Clubandthe PBSseries Great Perform-
ances. She hasreturnedtoTunkhannock
andis the DietrichTheaters Executive
Director andDirector of Theatre Arts.
Acclaimedstoryteller andWVIAper-
sonalityFiona Powell will be at the Tunk-
hannockPublic April 24from6:30to7:30
p.m. tospinstories onher spinningwheel
fromJapan. Admissionis free.
After eachperformance, Powell will lead
a Q&Asessionwiththe actors.
Film to explore Japanese culture
Shown, seated, from left are: Bryan
Thompson in the role of Chusuke, Laurel
Radzieski in the role of Musume. Stand-
ing: Rich Ryczak in the role of Father
Mouse, Doreen Schottman in the role of
Mother Mouse.
The Dalton Library hosted its annual Spring Book and
Bake Sale Saturday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations
for the book sale are accepted year round. For more informa-
tion call 563.2014.
ABINGTON JOURNAL/ELIZABETH BAUMEISTER
The Dalton Library held their Book and Bake Sale April 20. From left,
Gerry Wren, book sale chair and Gita Patel, bake sale chair.
Sales with a smile
The Abington Commu-
nity Library held several
events to coincide with
National Library Week
(April 8-15).
They hosted PA For-
ward Day April 12 with a
cake cutting.
On April 14, the
Friends of the Abington
Community Library held
its annual used book sale
at the Clark Summit Unit-
ed Methodist Church to .
The money collected will
help the library with pro-
gram expenses, computer
programs, publications,
materials and any other
needs.
Volunteers helping at
the event included
Friends of the Library, the
Abington Heights High
School Honor Society,
and Abington Heights
High School students.
ABINGTON JOURNAL/EMILY TAYLOR
The Abington Library cele-
brates National Library
Week with a cake cutting.
From left: Frank Santoriello
(President), Leah Rudolph
(Director), Laura Gordoski
(Staff), Robin Domenico
(Board, President-Elect),
Penny Musto ( Board Sec-
retary), Nancy Burke (Staff)
and Patti Pallo (Staff).
Book
worms
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Abington Community Library Director Leah Rudolph takes a moment to read a story to Magdalen Fitz-
patrick, Mina Boe and Eva Boe at the April 14 book sale.
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Introducing
When my children were little,
they begged me to tell them sto-
ries about what they called the
olden days. They meant my
childhood. I think most of us are
fascinated by what our parents
and grandparents lives were like
before we were born. After all, it
is these family stories often em-
bellished in the retelling that
help us understand the people we
love most. They are part of our
personal histories; perhaps our
richest legacy.
No one understands the power
andmagic of familystories better
than Tea Obreht. In her brilliant
debut novel, The Tigers Wife,
the narrator, a young Serbian
doctor named Natalia, says: Ev-
erything necessary to understand
my grandfather lies between two
stories: the story of the Tigers
Wife, and the story of the death-
less man. These stories run like
secret rivers through all the other
stories of his life.Likeawom-
ans long and lustrous braid
woven with colored ribbons and
wildflowers, The Tigers Wife
weaves an almost bewildering
complexity of narrative strands,
combining the realism of Nata-
lias present-day mission with her
grandfathers seemingly mythic
stories.
Natalia travels 400 miles on a
good-will mission to vaccinate
and treat children in an orphan-
age run by a young Catholic
monk. En route, she learns that
her belovedgrandfather, Leandro
Stefanovic, has diedina townnot
far from the orphanage. Her dis-
traught grandmother begs her to
retrieve Leandros belongings so
his funeral ritual may be carried
out properly. Her dual missions
are complicated by the presence
of a band of strangers who are
digging in the vineyard behind
the orphanage. Although they all
suffer from a mysterious illness,
thisraggedbandworksceaseless-
lytofindandsanctifytheremains
of a cousin who died there 12
years ago, during the war. Their
leader isconvincedif theycanob-
serve the proper burial ritual, the
malady that afflicts them will be
cured. Natalia agrees to help
themif theyallowher totreat one
of thechildrenwithmodernmed-
icine.
This narrative strand, which al-
so includes Natalias childhood
memories, serves as a kind of
skeleton on which the author
hangs the real meat of her novel:
the tales her grandfather has told
her about his past. These stories
embody the books main themes:
death, superstition and the power
of the past. Natalia believes the
stories of the tigers wife and the
deathless manare fantasy, andin-
deed they seem so.
The tigers wife is a young
deaf-mute married to Luka, a
brutal butcher. They live in Gali-
na, the small mountain village
whereNatalias grandfather spent
his childhood. The tiger, freed
withthe other animals whenGer-
manbombs destroyazooin1941,
has made his way to the forest
aboveGalina, andhis mysterious,
wildpresence terrifies all but two
of the villagers: Lukas young
wife and Natalias grandfather,
then a 9-year-old boy, whose
most cherished possession is a
copy of Kiplings The Jungle
Book. The little boys favorite
character is Shere Khan, the tiger.
Withthe exceptionof the boyand
his grandmother, who come to
the deaf-mutes aid, the villagers
see her as an outcast and avoid
her. They come to secretly call
her the tigers wife because she
befriends the tiger that frightens
them, stealingmeat fromher hus-
bandssmokehousetofeedit. The
story of the tigers wife, Natalia
tells us, is also the story of how
her grandfather became a man.
While this tale seems fairly
plausible, the story of the death-
less man brings an element of
magical realismto the book. Na-
talias grandfather claims he has
met the deathless man, Gavran
Gaile, on several occasions. To
the skeptical Leandro, Gaile re-
veals that he is Deaths nephew.
Gaile explains that his uncle has
cursed himwith immortality, and
that his fate is to bring comfort to
those about to die by revealing
this fact tothem. Gaile says that if
Natalias grandfather is unable to
kill him, Leandro must give him
the copy of The Jungle Book
he has carried with him all his
life. Although Leandro fails to
drown the deathless man, Gaile
does not immediately claim the
book. They meet off and on
throughout Leandros life, and it
is only when Natalia finds her
grandfathers book missing from
his effects after his death that she
comes to believe that the story of
the deathless man might be true.
Obreht, who was born in Bel-
gradein1985, cametothe United
States when she was 12 , and al-
though she sets her novel in an
unidentified country in the Bal-
kans, shes obviously writing
about Yugoslaviabeforeandafter
the wars that split her homeland
into seven independent states in
the1990s events she did not ex-
perience firsthand. You wont
find the names of the cities and
villages in which the story takes
place on any map, which is a
stroke of genius on the authors
part. By deliberately blurring the
geography, Obreht makes us real-
ize that the setting is universal,
andthat the experiences of its fic-
tional residents stand for those of
everyone caught upinthe horrors
of war, regardless of their ethnic-
ityor religion. That shewrotethis
magnificent, richly textured nov-
el when she was only 25 is as
mucha miracle as the bookitself.
With
Jane Julius
Honchell
SEE JANE READ
Discover the magic
of family stories
Jane Julius Honchell, who resides in
Glenburn Twp., is a well-known features
writer and columnist. She is an associate
professor at Keystone College, La Plume,
where she serves as Director of Theater.
"See Jane Read" appears monthly in The
Abington Journal.
An original motion pic-
ture event, the Baptist
Bible College 2012 Film
and Video Competition, is
set to roll April 26 at 8
p.m. in the Phelps Stu-
dent Center, Clarks Sum-
mit. This festival allows
students and staff to cre-
ate and submit short
films for screening. All
genres are accepted and
range from action and
comedy to drama and
documentaries.
The $200 Grand Prize
winner is voted on by
event attendees. Various
prizes in each category,
student and non-student,
may include Best Screen-
play, Best Director, Best
Costumes and Best Pro-
ducer.
The Thursday evening
event is open to the com-
munity. Admission is $3
at the door. For submis-
sions and more informa-
tion, contact Jack Cole-
man at 570.585.9273 or
jcoleman@bbc.edu.
The Film and Video
Competition is hosted by
Emulsion: A BBC Film
Club, piloted by Jack
Coleman, Baptist Bible
College and Seminary
Director of Video Com-
munications.
The most meaningful
aspect of my role here is
helping students tap into
their creative visual gifts
and see them use these
gifts when they leave
BBC, Coleman said.
On campus, students
and community members
participate in major, bi-
annual drama productions,
directed by veteran direc-
tor and Professor Dr.
Brian Maxwell. Learn
more about the Communi-
cations/Theatre program
at www.bbc.edu/college or
contact Admissions at
800.451.7664 or admis-
sions@bbc.edu.
Students share at film contest
An original motion picture event, the Baptist Bible College 2012 Film
and Video Competition, is set to roll April 26 at 8 p.m. in the Phelps
Student Center, Clarks Summit.
Abington Heights High
School Symphony Or-
chestra presents A Suite
of Mystical, Magical
Melodies under the di-
rection of Allison Covell
April 29, at 3 p.m. in
the Abington Heights
High School auditorium,
222 Noble Road, Clarks
Summit. Tickets are
priced at $2 and may be
purchased at the door.
Program selections
include pieces from
Lord of the Rings and
Phantom of the Opera.
An award presentation
and senior recognition
are highlights of the
program. Abington
Heights Orchestra Offi-
cers are: Jenn Rich,
President; Kristie Furio-
si, Vice-President; Panos
Tsaklas, Treasurer; Nikki
Kozar, Secretary; Abby
Valburg and Mike
Burke, Librarians; Col-
leen Smith and Zoe
McNichols, Publicity;
John Andrews and David
Galaydick, Custodial
Engineers
Mystical
melodies at
Abington
Heights
The University of Scranton
Performance Music will pre-
sent the 29th Annual World
Premiere Composition Series
Concert featuring original
compositions by Sam Pilafian
and Abington area resident
Joseph Boga. This years
concert will celebrate the life
of Chris Nelhybel, and will
take place April 28, at 7:30
p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean
Center. Admission is free to
the public and the perform-
ance is sponsored by the Nel-
hybel family. The concert will
be performed by The Uni-
versity of Scranton Concert
Band and Concert Choir.
Pilafian and Boga will serve
as guest conductors for the
premiere performance of their
compositions, and the eve-
ning will also feature the
announcement of and per-
formance by the first recip-
ient of the Chris Nelhybel
Memorial Guitar Scholarship.
Nelhybel, the son of Vaclav
and Dorothea Nelhybel, was
born in 1971and grew up,
together with his sister, Jana,
in Newtown, Conn. Very
early in his life, he began to
draw and paint, and at the
same time showed musical
talents that led him to choose
the guitar as his favorite in-
strument to express himself.
After his college graduation,
he moved to the Scranton
area, working for a number of
years at Pride Mobility as
graphic designer, art director
and director of internet devel-
opment. In 2008 Nelhybel
accepted the position of web-
master at WNEP-TV16.
Shortly before his death in
January 2011, his work for
WNEP was recognized by a
promotion to director of inter-
active media.
A native of Northeast Pa.,
Boga is a student at The Juil-
liard School and a trumpet
student of Mark Gould, Chris
Jaudes and Wynton Marsalis.
Currently serving as trumpet
section leader with The Juil-
liard Jazz Orchestra, he is a
member of the New York
Trumpet Ensemble, the Wy-
cliffe Gordon Big Band and
the Kyle Athayde Big Band. .
Boga has appeared in venues
ranging from Lincoln Cen-
ters concert and club venues
to a performance with the
Wycliffe Gordon Septet at the
halftime show for a New
York Giants playoff game.
Established in 1984 in col-
laboration with Nelhybels
father, world-renowned com-
poser Vaclav Nelhybel, the
World Premiere Composition
Series provides students with
the opportunity to work with
and learn from nationally and
internationally- known com-
posers and conductors. For
details, contact Performance
Music at The University of
Scrantonatmusic@scran-
ton.edu, or visitwww.scran-
ton.edu/music.
Concert
set for
April 28
The University of Scranton Performance Music will present the 29th
Annual World Premiere Composition Series Concert, featuring special
guestcomposers/conductors Sam Pilafian and Joseph Boga, April 28,
at 7:30 p.m.
In recognition of National
Limb Loss Awareness
Month, Allied Services In-
tegrated Health System is
hosting an educational health
fair April 27 from 11a.m. - 2
p.m. at Graf Community
Room, Charles Luger Out-
patient Center, Allied Rehab,
Morgan Highway, Scranton.
The fair will celebrate the
advances in limb loss care
and the success stories of
those affected in our com-
munity. Allied Rehab Hospi-
tal is one of only three in the
state that is CARF accred-
ited. A team of its amputee
specialists will be available
to address preventable limb
loss, the importance of
checking the feet, proper
post-amputation health and
prosthetic care and more.
They hope to provide an
opportunity for those with
limb loss to discuss the is-
sues they face and how they
can maximize their inde-
pendence and quality of life.
Vendors will be there to
demonstrate state of the art
prosthetics and products for
persons with limb loss.
For information, please
call 1-888-REHAB-PA (1-
888-734-2272) or visit Al-
liedServices.org.
Shown, Gerry Voacicha, right, with
his physical therapist, Mark
Myers. Gerry, who received a
C-Leg that has a microprocessor,
after he was injured in an acci-
dent, is now a member of Allieds
support group for those with limb
loss. He also volunteers to counsel
patients who have had recent
amputations and are having trou-
ble adjusting
Amputation awareness: Prevention and rehabilitation
C M Y K
SPORTS
Clarks Summit, Pa. APRIL 25 TO MAY 1, 2012 50
JERMYN- Pitcher Sa-
rah Ross silenced the
Lakeland bats all after-
noon as Dunmore defeat-
ed Lakeland Jr./Sr. High
School, 4-0, in a Lacka-
wanna League Division 2
matchup. The Lady Bucks
and Lady Chiefs are now
tied for second place in
the division, two games
behind Valley View.
Ross allowed just two
hits over seven innings
while striking out 14 bat-
ters. The sophomore
struck out the side in the
first two innings. And
after Katie Holt singled to
lead off the third inning,
Ross didnt allow another
hit until Allison Kraky
singled in the sixth in-
ning.
Everyone was counting
us out after our last loss
(to Carbondale), Ross
said. We knew it was
going to be a challenge,
but knew if we just
played well we could win,
and everyone contrib-
uted.
Lady Bucks leftfielder
Katlyn Knebl led off the
fourth inning with a base
hit and advanced to sec-
ond base after the ball
was misplayed in the out-
field. Two batters later,
second baseman Angela
Kelly doubled to drive in
Knebl and give Dunmore
a 1-0 lead.
Dunmore struck for
three runs in the top of
the seventh. Kelly led off
the inning with a single
and the next batter, pinch
hitter Maggie Scalzo,
drove in two runs with a
bunt. Scanlon popped the
ball over Lakeland pitcher
Alissa Steiers head and
raced around the bases to
score after a throwing
error reached the outfield,
giving the Lady Bucks a
3-0 lead.
Coach (Ryan Fergu-
son) told me I had to get
ABINGTON JOURNAL/JASON RIEDMILLER
Lakeland pitcher Alissa Steier allowed four runs on eight hits during the Lady Chiefs 4-0 loss to Dunmore April 18. Steier recorded 10
strikeouts.
Lady Bucks shut
down Lady Chiefs
BY ROBERT TOMKAVAGE
rtomkavage@theabingtonjournal.com
Lakeland shortstop Allison
Kraky had one of the Lady
Chiefs hits.
See Lady Chiefs, Page 11
A
ll star competitive cheer-
leadingis a sport that
incorporates skills from
several disciplines suchas gym-
nastics, dance, stuntingand, of
course, cheer, accordingtoMa-
ryRose Smithof Waverly. Her
daughter, TiffanySmith, is part
of the teamcompetingfor world
recognitionApril 27, 28and29.
The 2012Cheerleadingand
Dance Worldswill be broad-
cast onESPNfromtheir Wide
Worldof Sports Complexat the
Walt DisneyWorldResort in
Orlando, Fla. The weekend
competitionwill include nation-
al all star cheerleadingand
dance teams andinternational
teams.
Five youngwomenfromthe
greater Abingtonarea will com-
pete withtheir team: Jenna
Jalowiec, CourtneyNorton,
Jessica Kurey, TiffanySmith
andDanielle Barrasse.
The teammembers, whoare
part of the All -Star Cheer Acad-
emyinJessup, trainedfor the
U.S. All Star Federationof
Cheer andDance Teams nation-
al competition, whichtookplace
inNashville, Tenn. March17
and18.
Jessica Kurey, 17, explained
howher teammade it tothe
national event, It tookalmost
everythingyoucanimagine, and
Imsure youhear this all the
time, but it honestlytookblood,
sweat andtears for our teamto
make it towhere we are today.
Tomake it tonationals, it also
tookguts. It tookguts toshow
uppreparedas we couldbe to
the competitions andleave our
hearts onthe floor after eachand
everyperformance.
There the youngwomanqual-
ifiedfor the upcomingWorld
competition.
Kurey, anAbingtonHeights
highschool student, saidshe is
excitedbyher roadtoWorlds.
She saidpositive attitude played
a huge part intheir journey.
One negative comment can
ruinanentire teams outlookon
a situation. It involveda strong
mindandbodyduringour prep-
arationinorder tomake it to
Worlds. Andwe all hadtowork
tocreate a bondgreater thanall
of us, andtohelprealize we are
all inthis together, Kureysaid.
The groupwas not dauntedby
injuries andendless rounds of
training.
Danielle Barrasse, 15, an
Abington
teammates
wow way
to worlds
BY KELLY MCDONOUGH
Abington Journal Correspondent
See Worlds, Page 11
SCOTT TOWNSHIP - A
first attempt at a walk-a-thon
will help provide camps for
low-income families.
The Harmony Heart Camp
Board will hold a walk-a-thon
to raise funds for its Camp
April 28, at 10 a.m.
The walk will begin at the
camp, located at 1557 Heart
Lake Road in Scott Township.
Walkers have a choice of ei-
ther a three-mile course,
which includes hills, or a
slightly easier two-mile
course. Following the walk-
athon, there will be a picnic
lunch, as well as prizes award-
ed for the highest dollar
amounts raised.
This is our first attempt at
a walk-a-thon, said Denise
Luke, co-director of Harmony
Heart. Funds raised will be
matched by a local supporter
and will help provide camps
for low-income families.
Luke said they are expect-
ing at least 25 walkers for the
inaugural event. Interested
parties can visit www.harmo-
nyheartcamp.org to sign up or
donate.
We wanted to have a spring
fund raiser that is more fam-
ily-friendly, where kids who
come to our day camp can
participate as well, said Luke.
Luke added that the walk-a-
thon is a two- fold purpose.
One is to raise money to
provide low-income families
the opportunity to enjoy the
camp experience. The other
purpose is to have a fun activ-
ity where families from the
community can participate in
helping others and build com-
munity, said Luke.
According to Luke, Harmo-
ny Heart Camp is a part of
World Impact, Inc., a Chris-
tian mission organization.
World Impact, Inc. ministers
the love of God in the inner
cities of America. Harmony
Heart Camp provides camps
and retreats for families,
adults, teens and children
from the World Impacts min-
istry sites of Chester, Penn-
sylvania and Newark, New
Jersey. That is our first pri-
ority, said Luke.
Most of the people who
use the camp live outside our
community. We have church
groups from New Jersey, New
Harmony Heart Camp will hold a walk-a-thon to raise funds April 28.
Shown, local children participate in a previous years Day Camp at
Harmony Heart Camp.
Walk-a-thon to help fund camps
BY KELLY LEIGHTON
Abington Journal Correspondent
See Walk-A-Thon, Page 11
After winning his first
tournament on the Interna-
tional Junior Golf Tour,
Abington Heights High
School golfer Anthony Se-
bastianelli strives to reach his
ultimate goal of playing golf
at the Division I level.
Sebastianelli, a sophomore
who lives with his parents
Gary and Darlene in Clarks
Summit, won The Battle at
Bulle Rock golf tournament
in Havre de Grace, Md.,
April 14-15. Sebastianelli
faced off against 60 other
golfers from the ages of 15-
19 to capture his first tourna-
ment victory.
Earlier in the season, I
wasnt playing very well,
Sebastianelli said. I always
was shooting in the 80s the
first round, then in the 70s
the second round. So it was
nice to put a solid weekend
together.
Sebastianelli shot a six
over 78 and sat four strokes
behind the leader after the
first round.
I was upset with the way I
was chipping, so before
round two I really worked on
chipping, Sebastianelli said.
Im glad I did since I only
hit eight out of 18 greens.
In October, Sebastianelli
played in a golf tournament
at Penn State University. He
also entered the final round
trailing by four strokes.
That time I shot an 83
because I was worried about
winning too much, Sebastia-
nelli said. This time around
I just thought to myself Lets
just get top 10.
This time, Sebastianelli
shot an even par 72 in the
second round to secure his
first tour victory.
Round two really put my
short game to the test, Se-
bastianelli said. I was trying
to get up and down a lot, so
luckily my chipping was
better than round one.
Entering the 17th hole,
Sebastianelli made six birdies
on the day, including three in
four holes on the back nine.
I just made birdie and I
was two under on the day. So
then I started to get nervous
and made bogies on 17 and
18, Sebastianelli said. I told
myself I was lucky I played
well for the first 16 holes.
Sebastianelli started play-
ing golf twice a year at a
young age. In sixth grade, he
took the sport more seriously
and started to play more of-
ten.
Abington Heights student Antho-
ny Sebastianelli wins his first
tournament at The Battle at Bulle
Rock golf tournament in Havre
de Grace, Md., April 14-15.
A.H.
golfer
breaks
through
BY JOE BARESS
Abington Journal Correspondent
See Golfer, Page 12
C M Y K
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2012 THE ABINGTON JOURNALCLARKS SUMMIT, PA WWW.THEABINGTONJOURNAL.COM PAGE11A
AbingtonHeights highschool
student andmember of the team
headedtoWorlds spoke about
what went intothe preparation.
Once ChrissyCherundolo,
our coach, decidedwe were
readytotrya Level 5teamthis
season, we startedbypracticing
throughthe summer andmany
of us attendedCampWoodward
toworkonelite tumblingskills.
We alsoattendedStunt Fest in
Washington, D.C., inthe fall, to
get some helponour Level 5
stuntingskills. We hadinjuries
toworkthroughandsome
toughperformances, but we
pulledit together whenwe
neededtoinNashville toget the
bidfor Worlds.
TiffanySmith, a senior at
ScrantonPreparatorySchool,
saidearningnumber one rankis
the dream. She addedthat
Worlds competitionis about
performinga routine for two
minutes thirtyseconds of in-
tricate choreography, including
nonstopstunting, jumping,
tumblingandbasket tossing.
We cant settle for anything
less thanperfectionif we want
toplace well, she said.
AccordingtoBarrasse, there
is a newsystemat the competi-
tion. Forty-three teams who
receivedanat- large bidwill
compete for the top10spots to
move intothe April 28round.
We are soexcitedtojust have
this chance toperformonthe
Worlds floor, especiallysince it
is our first year tocompete at
this level. Somanyteams com-
pete for a bidthat its just an
honor toget this far. I canhardly
wait tosee the teams fromother
countries compete live. Of
course, wedlove towin, but we
realize that we have a waytogo
toget tothat level andare just
happygoing.
But there is always the goal of
a first-place rank.
CourtneyNorton, a17-year-
oldstudent at AbingtonHeights
HighSchool said, Whenplac-
ingnumber one, it means you
are the best inthe world, thats
crazy. Youalsoreceive a really
awesome Worlds ringwiththe
year youwontoalways remind
youof what youachieved.
Teammember Jenna Jalo-
wiec, 18, saidthat what motiva-
tedher was people doubting
their teamgoal of competingon
the Worldlevel. The Abington
Heights highschool senior said
that made her want it evenmore.
I couldnt let thembe right, soI
knewI hadtomotivate our team
toworkandget toWorlds.
Barrasseseemedtosumit up
best. Ever since I became an
all-star cheerleader, I have want-
edtoattendWorlds inOrlando.
I watchit everyyear hoping
somedayI wouldget a chance
togo. Infact, mymomwas
goingtotake me just towatch
this year. I amsoexcitedand
proudof myteamthat we were
able toget a bidour first year
competinginthe Senior Small
Level 5Division. I reallydont
thinkit has actuallyhit me yet
that it is real. Probablywhenwe
take the floor tocompete andbe
broadcast byESPNit will.
Teammate Nortonsaidthat it
is everyAll Star Cheerleaders
dreamtomake it toWorlds. Its
beenonmybucket list ever
since I startedcheerleading, and
beingable tocheckit off is
amazing.
. The girls all agree that one of
their mentors is their coach,
Cherundolo. Smithsaidher
mentor Cherundolohadthe
abilitytoopena gymandbuildit
uptothe prestigious orga-
nization it is today. Andshe
maintains a professional man-
ner inthe face of obstacles.Of
course, familysupport comes in
toplay. As Nortonsaid, My
biggest mentor is mymom. She
always toldme that hardwork
pays off. She works sohardfor
myfamilyandnever slacks for a
second. Shes taught me so
manylife lessons .
Viewers canwatchthe com-
petitiononESPNbeginning
April 27at 8a.m. throughApril
29.
Members of the All -Star Cheer Academy, Jessup, are shown. Front, fromleft: Danielle Barrasse, Caroline Barone.
First row: Hali Mellow-Bargella, Nicole Morgan, Amanda Martin, Sara Davis, Tiffany Smith. Second row: Sydney Fry,
Jaclyn Froelick, Courtney Norton, Nathalie Brown, Lexi White, Keirstin Lasher, Megan Davis. Third row: Katie Che-
rundolo, Jenna Jalowiec, Jessica Kurey, Vanessa Shedlock, Morgan Schermerhorn, Maia Giombetti, Rachel Para
WORLDS
Continued from Page 10
We cant settle for anything less than
perfection if we want to place well.
Tiffany Smith
Senior at Scranton Prep explains that earning number
one rank at the World competition level is her dream.
PHOTO COURTESY ALICE STUFFLE
Senior members of the Lackawanna Trail Lady Lions basketball team and their escorts were honored at
their last regular season game Feb. 9. Seniors honored were: front, from left, Jennifer Lauzon, Nina Gatto,
Natasha Pacholec and Clarissa; middle, Janet Lauzon, Katie Gatto, Debbie Benjamin and Will Eggleston;
back, Brian Lauzon, Michael Gatto and Carl Pacholec.
Lady Lions senior basketball players honored
Abington Little League
baseball scores are listed
below.
Wednesday, April 11
South Abington Police
beat The Shamus Founda-
tion 13-3 behind the four-
hit pitching of Ryan Burke.
Jake Petty and Daniel Ha-
beeb teamed up for two hits
and six stolen bases for the
winners, while Kyle Kron-
ick had a triple in a losing
effort.
Saturday, April 14
Abington Lions 10 - Nea-
lon Law Office 0
WP: MJ Jonsson
Hits: 3B Carter Smith
(Lions) and 2B (2x) Jas-
mine McDuffie (Lions)
2 Hits Carter Smith, Jas-
mine McDuffie and Luke
Brauer (Lions) VFW 14
Shamus 3 (4 innings)WP:
Jim Tressler (7 Ks)3B: Joe
Beyrent (S)2B: Jim Tress-
ler, Beck Chickillo (V)
Notes: Tressler, Chickillo,
Pope (V) 2 hits.
South Abington Police
21-G.R. Noto 5
WP - Akilesh Khakhar
Jake Petty- 4 hits
Kyle Burke- 3 hits
Ryan Burke- 4 hits
Daniel Habeeb- Home
Run
Vinny Vacaro- 2 hits
Josh Walsh- 2 hits
The Benefits Group 14-
Cars R Us 9
WP: Bryce Schultz
HR: Chris Haudenschield
2B: Haudenschield 2,
Shane Colleran(B) 2
Haudenschield 4 hits,
Colleran, Freda(C), 3 hits,
Noah Braid(B), 2 hits
Orlando 10- Cars R Us 0
WP- James Meyers 5Ks 1
Hit
2 Hits- Andrew Meyers
2B Andrew Meyer(O),
Bill Carlin(O).
Orlando 11- Nealon 0
WP: Bill Carlin 10Ks 2
Hits
2 Hits: James Meyers
(O), Andrew Meyers (O)
HR James Meyers
2B James Meyers, An-
drew Meyers(O) & Clay
Davis (O)
Clay Davis(O), Kaleb
Sherman(O) and Jon Yo-
cum (O) had their first LL
hits.
Tuesday, April 17
Abington Lions 10 - Ben-
efits Group 8
WP: Haqique Mirza
2B - Liam Neary (BG),
Cyler Cleary (BG) and MJ
Jonsson (AL)
3 Hits - Chris Hauden-
schield (BG) and MJ Jons-
son (AL)
2 Hits - Liam Neary (BG)
Wednesday, April 18
VFW 15 - G.R. Noto 0 (4
innings)
WP: Beck Chickillo (one
hitter 8 Ks)
2B: Jim Tressler (V) 2,
Chickillo 2
3B: Tressler
Tressler, 4 hits; Chickillo,
Jackson Pope (V), Graham
Gilmore (V), James
McGrail (V), 2 hits each
Game Results
All Saints Academystudents competedat matches heldat
SouthSide BowlingLanes inScranton. AnthonyVanDusky
qualifiedfor the State Competitionat the Pepsi Cola Tournament
this season. All Saints Academydraws its traditionfrommore
than80years of Catholic educationinWest ScrantonandTaylor.
Shown, are, from left, first row: Nick Cicci, Ryan Commodario, Ben
Covey, Max Covey. Second row: Abril Lopez Alex Lopez, Isabella
Lopez, Kathleen Rejrat, moderator. Absent when photo was taken:
Karli Kozel and Anthony Van Dusky
Bowler achieves state rank
The Lackawanna Trail
Friends of Music Golf
Tournament, benefiting
music camp scholarships
and clinics, will be held
May 27 at Pine Hills Coun-
try Club, beginning with a
2 p.m. shotgun start. The
tournament will be captain
and crew format (four gol-
fers). The cost of $65 will
include a cart, dinner and
drinks.
For more information,
contact Katie Lane at la-
nek@ltsd.org.
Golf
tourney set
for May 27
ANSWERS FROM PAGE 4
MATSKOS VERSATILE
Indiana, Pa. sophomore Krista Matsko (Abington Heights)
captured the heptathlon at the recent Millersville Metrics.
Matsko totaled 3,680 points in the six events and captured the
100 hurdles (16.55), 200 dash (26.36) and the 800 (2:28.29).
She finished fifth in the long jump (14-7) and the high jump
(4-6) and was seventh in the short put (23-1/2).
GOODSTARTFORTIMMS
Junior tri-captain Gabrielle Timms (Lakeland) is having a big
season hitting and pitching for the NewEngland College soft-
ball team.
Timms is hitting .400 (36-90) with11doubles, a home run, 10
RBI and13 runs scored in the first 30 games for the Pilgrims,
who are17-13 overall and 9-3 in the North Atlantic Conference.
On the mound, Timms is 8-7 with a 3.05 earned run average.
Shes worked 98.2 innings and has given up101hits and 56
runs, 43 earned. Shes walked 22 and struck out 66.
COLEMANDOINGTHEJOB
Sophomore Brianna Coleman (Lakeland) is leading off and
playing second base for the Cedar Crest softball team.
The lefty hitter is batting .318 (27-for-85) with a double and
eight RBI. She leads the teamin runs scored (20) and stolen
bases (11).
In the field, Coleman has made five errors on 79 chances
(.937).
LOCAL COLLEGE ROUNDUP
In March 2011, The NEPA
Miners Semi-Professional
football organization was
converted to a 501(C)3 Non-
profit. The Miners were orig-
inally founded in 2006 by
Dan LaMagna, who recently
resigned as head coach to
commit to the front office full
time. The Miners have been
owned and operated since
2009 by LaMagna and Jason
Muskey with Thomas Finley
serving as the organizations
Senior Advisor. In conjunc-
tion with their recent corpo-
rate makeover, changes were
instituted that will direct the
organization in 2012 and into
the future both on and off the
field.
Gary Haase, who went
16-5 the last two seasons with
the semi-professional New
Jersey Stags, is on-board as
the newMiners Head Coach.
Haase was a Miners assistant
in 2009 and brings the Min-
ers their largest coaching staff
in six seasons with eleven
assistant coaches. The new
Board of Directors is listed
below.
Jason Muskey/President,
Dan LaMagna/Vice Presi-
dent, TJ Finley/Treasurer,
Mark Heltzel/Secretary, Dr.
Dana Montgomery/Board
Member, Attorney Jason
Mattioli/Board Member, Art
Levandoski/Board Member,
Melissa Vaughn/Board Mem-
ber, Steve Armillay/Board
Member, Carlo Bartoli/Board
Member, Joe Van Wie/Board
Member.
NEPA Miners
expand operations
the bunt down, Scalzo
said. I knew what I had
to do and it worked out.
Catcher Caitlin Cart-
wright also drove in a run
during the inning.
Right fielder Julianna
Cardillo and center fielder
Delia Carr each added two
hits for the Lady Bucks.
Steier scattered eight
hits over seven innings
and struck out 10 without
walking a batter.
Lakeland (4-2) will trav-
el to Valley View April 26
at 4:30 p.m.
LADY CHIEFS
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York and Pennsylvania who
come for weekend retreats.
These retreats consist of
various types of age groups
and cultures, she added.
Harmony Heart Camp also
runs one week of day camp in
July for children in the local
community. Also, adults
fromthis region have the
option go weekend retreats.
Finally, Harmony Heart
Board offers scrapbooking
retreats for members of the
community, said Luke.
Our mission is to provide
a place where people feel
loved and accepted and can
experience the love and peace
of God, have fun and make
friends, added Luke.
Those interested in donat-
ing to the walkathon, can
visit www.harmonyheart-
camp.org. Donations will
also be accepted via mail at
1557 Heart Lake Road, Scott
Township, PA18433, in the
name of World Impact, Inc.
Luke asked that donors add a
note that it is for the walk-
athon and it will be matched.
For more information, visit
www.harmonyheartcam-
p.org.
WALK-A-THON
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Abington Heights High School
defeated Lakeland, 90-60, in a key
Division 1 track and field meet on
Monday, April 16.
The Lady Comets team of Tyra
Abdalla, Camilla Jones, Erin Small
and Kristie Furiosi won the 3200
Relay.
Tessa Barrett of Abington Heights
won the 1600.
Lakelands Cassity Jenkins set a
school record in the 300 hurdles with
a time of 46.2 seconds. Both teams
entered the meet with a 3-0 record.
Chloe Shook placed first in the
discus for the Lady Comets as did
Alex Chapman in the shot put.
Lady Comets prevail
ABOVE: Elisia Cadman finished second
in the 300 hurdles.
ABINGTON JOURNAL/STEPHANIE WALKOWSKI
AT LEFT: Tessa Barrett
(left) and Taylor Ross in
the 800 meters. Ross
placed first in the
3200. Barrett finished
first in the 1600.
ABOVE: Michaelina Holmes was part of the
Lady Comets winning 1600 relay team.
Lackawanna Trail senior Stephanie
Sheridan has accepted a bowling
scholarship to the University of De-
laware.
She recently signed a letter of
intent at Idle Hours Lanes. Front,
from left: Lynn Sheridan, Stephanie
Sheridan and Joseph Sheridan; Mid-
dle, Samantha Sheridan, Lois Cross-
ley, Youth League Coordinator, Ron
Salvatore, Idle Hours General Man-
ager and Coach and Lackawanna
Trail Principal John Rushefski;
Back, Jim Gallis, Idle Hours Gener-
al Manager.
PHOTOS COURTESY ALICE STUFFLE
L.T. bowler headed to U of Delaware
My dad was a member at
Glen Oak Country Club so he
always wanted me to golf,
Sebastianelli said. I fell in
love with it because of Tiger
Woods. I just loved the way he
played the game, so I told
myself I want to be able to
play like that.
Sebastianelli loves the feel-
ing of shooting under par and
winning tournaments, which
is why he continues to play at
the high school level. During
his sophomore season at
Abington Heights, Sebastia-
nelli helped lead the Comets
to their second straight league
title.
The best part is playing
with all of your friends as a
team and not against each
other, Sebastianelli said.
Sebastianelli doesnt play
any other sports at Abington
Heights, but in his free time
he enjoys playing basketball
with friends.
Sebastianelli hopes to play
in the Bridgestone Golf Tour-
nament of Champions in May.
He also has a goal to play in
the junior tours Ryder Cup in
the future.
From here on out I would
like to win more tournaments
and the big goal is to play golf
at the Division I level, Sebas-
tianelli said.
GOLFER
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The NEPAMiners Semi-
Professional football teamis
takingshape for the 2012foot-
ball season. The Miners hosted
twotryouts this offseasonat the
Riverfront Sports Complexin
Scrantonwithsome outstanding
talent signingfor this season.
Signers include: DavidCastil-
lo- (East StroudsburgUniversi-
ty), RayWagner (East Strouds-
burgUniversity), Jeff Case (East
StroudsburgUniversity), Marc
Best (BloomsburgUniversity),
JustinGannon(Universityof
Albany), JaredManzer (Alfred
State University), Chris Infante
(ShippensburgUniversity),
BeauReed(MonmouthUni-
versity/FarleighDickinsonUni-
versity), NickDel Grosso
(Rhode IslandUniversity).
Miners sign prospects
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2012 THE ABINGTON JOURNALCLARKS SUMMIT, PA WWW.THEABINGTONJOURNAL.COM PAGE13A
How well do you know the streets where you live? The
Abington Journal puts your powers of observation to the test
with our new contest, Pieces of the Abingtons. Every other
week within the paper, well feature a photograph of a land-
mark, architectural structure or other local item in public view
in the Abingtons. Well ask you to submit a guess as to where
the photo was taken and what is featured in the photo. Then
well enter each correct answer in a drawing to win a $10 gift
certificate from Lynns Hallmark in Clarks Summit. Well
notify you if you win, and well print the winning contestant
and answer in an upcoming issue of The Abington Journal with
the next contest photo.
Pieces of the Abingtons contest
rules:
1. Identify correct location of Photo #122, above.
2. Submit your entry by contest deadline on Friday, May 4,
2012.
3. Entry must include the correct location and/or description
of the Piece of the Abingtons featured in the current weeks
photo.
4. Entry should include your name, address, contact number
(not for publication) and correct answer and be sent to: The
Abington Journal, 211S. State Street, Clarks Summit PA18411
or news@theabingtonjournal.com
5. Contestants can only win once in a 90-day period.
Winner # 121: Barbara Camarillo, of South Abington Town-
ship
Answer # 121: Ckarks Summit Fire House
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vendor. But this show actual-
ly has a soft spot in my heart,
because my mother- in- law,
Pat Atkins, was the first
chairperson and I was her
decorating chair 20 years
ago. Uniquely different is
how Michael J. Buranich
described his birdhouses that
are constructed from recy-
cled, reclaimed and repur-
posed materials. Buranich,
who is also a newcomer to
the show, crafts functional
habitats for feathered friends,
and each birdhouse is
uniquely different from the
next. They suit the needs of
many different birds and vary
in height, shape and size,
according to Buranich,
whose business is The Flip-
pin Bird.
Buranich said, It started as
a hobby. I love to create dif-
ferent visual pieces for my
yard and found I could create
something uniquely different
with a purposeI love to
work with my hands to create
one of a kind pieces of art
using wood, metal and a cre-
ative eye.
His birdhouses are priced
from $30 to $465, depending
upon height and detailed
work.
Original Organizing by
Tara and The Flippin Bird
are two of approximately 30
vendors who will participate
in the show.
The House, Garden and
Gift Show will also sponsor a
raffle for a gift basket from a
local business with items
donated by the shows ven-
dors. Maria Donahue is the
show chair.
Sunita Aurora/ERA One
Source Realty is the show
sponsor.
When lunch time rolls
around, Mari Walker, Duffys
Coffee House owner, will
have fare available for sale at
a luncheon in the North
Wing. The luncheon will be
served 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Walker said, I met with
the ladies from the Comm
and we decided on the menu
together. They had been in,
some regularly and had their
favorites. We decided on the
quiche, for example, because
it is somewhat portable, but
very different. I gave them
options for the additions and
they picked fire roasted to-
mato, bacon and provolone
and a vegetarian option as
well. The tomato basil soup
is simple but has an elegant
twist and the vegetarian
Greek wrap is an option for
vegetarians, but I know some
carnivores who love it. I use
Boars Head meats and
cheeses and all fresh pro-
duce, organic wherever pos-
sible. I am very honored to
be working with them this
year, as I know this is a great
event for our community.
The Waverly Community
House is located at 1115
North Abington Road, Wa-
verly. Show tickets are $6 at
the door or $5.50 with a
show card or ad. For more
information and to download
a show card, visit waverly-
comm.org or call 586.8191.
Sunita Aurora/ERA One
Source Realty is the shows
sponsor.
COMM
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BED queen, tubular
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SHELVING, metal, 4
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570-654-4440
BEDROOM SET
white girls double
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desk with hutch &
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moving 0 must sell
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COFFEE TABLE,
solid oak, great con-
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matching end
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lamps with coordi-
nating floor lamp,
like new $450. Din-
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matching chairs, 2
leafs $200. X-large
dark green recliner
chair $25. Walnut
kitchen set, 4 chairs
$2o. 570-696-3606
DINING ROOM SET
Solid Oak. Table with
2 leaves, 6 chairs,
buffet, protective
table pads included.
$800
570-299-5046
DINING ROOM SET,
walnut, table, 6
chairs (2 captain), 2
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hutch $350. Dark
wood bedroom
suite, double bed,
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570-542-5622
ETAGERE. Curved
wrought iron unit
with glass shelves.
$60. 570-288-5251
FURNI SH FURNI SH
FOR LESS FOR LESS
* NELSON *
* FURNITURE *
* WAREHOUSE *
Recliners from $299
Lift Chairs from $699
New and Used
Living Room
Dinettes, Bedroom
210 Division St
Kingston
Call 570-288-3607
FURNITURE. Huntley
2 pieces corner
lighted china cabi-
net & buffet, blond
mahogany accent-
ed with shabby chic
painted accent
design, versatile
pieces. Motivated
seller. $200 OBO
570-466-6481
HUTCH 1970s solid
walnut hutch. 6h
x4w, glass doors,
excellent condition.
$300. Solid walnut
bookcase, 5hx3w
$75. 570-881-5809.
ROCKING CHAIR
Boston $100.
570-847-336
744 Furniture &
Accessories
KITCHEN TABLE 6
chairs& hutch $400
Sleeper sofa $300
Tiffany style double
light lamp $75
10,000 btu air condi-
tioner $75. All excel-
lent condition.
570-825-2888
Mattress
Queen P-Top Set
New in Plastic
Can Deliver
$150
570-280-9628
TABLE 45 drop leaf
oak table $25. Cane
oak chairs $5. each.
22 round oak lamp
table $5. Oak plant
table $8. 9 table
lamps $5 each.
570-639-1653
752 Landscaping &
Gardening
LANDSCAPING CURB-
ING MACHINE
Whiteman multi
quipped brand
includes trailer.
Going out of busi-
ness. $6000 neg.
570-357-2753
754 Machinery &
Equipment
SAWMILLS from
only $3997-MAKE &
SAVE MONEY with
your own bandmill-
Cut lumber any
dimension. In stock
ready to ship. FREE
Info/DVD: www.Nor
woodSawmills.com
1-800-578-1363
Ext.300N
756 Medical
Equipment
Jazzy Powerchair
1113, needs battery
$550. Wheelchair
$85. Walker with
wheels $35.
570-829-2411
WALKER for
handicap $6.
570-779-9791
758 Miscellaneous
AIR PURIFIER Oreck
XL, manual was
$299. asking $149.
2 oscillating fans
both $25. 636-3151
AUTO PAINT BASE
COAT, 1 gallon GM
rally red Corvette
color sell for $100.
obo. 570-883-7007`
BOAT 12 aluminum
with oars, 5 HP gas
outboard engine
$600. Angle iron
rack for pickup
extends over cab
$70. 570-655-0546
CANOE 16 with
trailer & lots of
extras. $595.
570-542-5622
CHRISTMAS TREE
7 1/2 Martha Stew-
art used 3 times
asking $50.
570-825-0569
COFFEE MAKER
Bunn automatic,
two burner, stain-
less $75. 847-3368
MALIBU LIGHT
Expressions, tier
lights with auto
timer, 12 fixtures.
New $74. sell $50.
Aluminum fine
screen 48w, 15 roll
$10. 570-779-9791
RECORDS LPs,
78s, 45s, $1. each.
570-829-2411
758 Miscellaneous
DINNERWARE 64
piece $35. Black
carpet 60x*0 $20.
White lace 50 yards
8 straight piece
with 3 gather riffle
$35. Wedding
bows, white lace 24
for $12. Farberware
coffee urn 12 to 55
cups, need stem
$25. Sewing
machine $20. Elas-
tic 5 factory rolls
1/4 $25. 654-4440
OFFICE DESK with
pull out drawers in
great shape $25;
new bathroom sink,
white $10; bathroom
sink, tan $10; School
classroom desk
$20. 570-262-7923.
PROSUN TANNING BED
Asking $2,700. or
best offer. Great
condition! Contact
Jodi 570-574-4376.
REVEREWARE,
clean, shiny & very
good condition, 8
pieces $3-$6 each.
Corelle Spring Blos-
som Crazy daisy 60
pieces @.30 each.
Flatware 26 piece
Everbrite stainless
deluxe in case $8.
Vintage style 12
piece pumpkin tea
set $10. Ceramic
Christmas tree with
lights $5. 639-1653
SAFE/Yale $50.
Heater Tower, elec-
tric, portable, $20.
570-825-5847
770 Photo
Equipment
CAMERA. Nikon
35mm zoom touch
470 AF. $75
570-847-3368
MANFROTTO
MONO-POD model
681B excellent con-
dition $50.
570-788-2388
772 Pools & Spas
HEATER: Laars Lite
2 - gas above
ground pool heater,
4 years old, pur-
chased new asking
$200. 498-2716
776 Sporting Goods
DRIVER. Callaway
Ftiz 13 degree
Senior shaft. Very
good condition. $75
570-287-5745
PULL-CART for golf
bag good condition,
$15. 570-788-2388
780 Televisions/
Accessories
TV 13 color, manu-
al, remote, wall-
mount bracket $75.
570-636-3151
784 Tools
LAWN MOWER 19
rechargeable rotary
mower with charg-
er, model no 247.
370480. Like new
gently used 2 years
on small townhouse
plot. New $400;
asking $150.
570-825-2961
796 Wanted to Buy
Merchandise
VITOS
&
GINOS
Wanted:
ALL
JUNK
CARS &
TRUCKS
Highest
Prices
Paid!!
FREE PICKUP
288-8995
800
PETS & ANIMALS
815 Dogs
PAWS
TO CONSIDER....
ENHANCE
YOUR PET
CLASSIFIED
AD ONLINE
Call 829-7130
Place your pet ad
and provide us your
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This will create a
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online and login
information will be
emailed to you from
gadzoo.com
The World of Pets
Unleashed
You can then use
your account to
enhance your online
ad. Post up to 6
captioned photos
of your pet
Expand your text to
include more
information, include
your contact
information such
as e-mail, address
phone number and
or website.
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548 Medical/Health
412 Autos for Sale
542 Logistics/
Transportation
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542 Logistics/
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412 Autos for Sale
Family Owned & Operated for Over 35 Years
the price is always right for over 20 years.
OUR FEATURED INVENTORY
4 Cyl., AWD, 5 Spd, Pwr Win/Locks 3.5L V6, Auto, Alloy Wheels, Moonroof, Air
00 Honda CRV
03 Mitsubishi Montero
Sport XLS
03 Hyundai Tiburon
$
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* $
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* $
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4 Cyl., AWD, Auto, Power, Air Low Miles, 6 Cyl., Auto, Air, Power, Cruise
01 Subaru Legacy
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01 Ford Taurus
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$
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LIKE BRAND NEW!!
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02 DODGE 1500 CONVERSION
V8, Auto, Air, TV
See the US in this Beauty!!
Only!! .. $6,375
02 DODGE DURANGO
V8, Auto, Air, 4WD, 3rd Row
Seating, Weston Push Bar.. Like New!!
Reduced!! .. $6,475
00 BUICK LE SABRE
FWD, V6, Auto, Air, 1 Owner - Local Trade.
Special!! .. $4,675
00 FORD TAURUS
V6, Auto, Air, FWD, Inspected, Extra Nice!
Only!! .. $3,875
00 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT
V6, Auto, Air, Sunroof, Leather, Alloys, Local Trade
Only!! .. $5,475
98 FORD F150
Style Side XL, V6 Auto, Air, Alloys, Only 88K, Like New
Sale!! .. $4,975
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Includes:Thorough W ash,
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V acuum & DetailTires
C lean &
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EVERY
THURSDAY
IN APRIL
(except for
April 12)
from Noon-4pm
at the
Tunkhannock
Public Library
Interested Applicants can Apply Online at www.XLCServices.com.
Interviews scheduled Monday thru Friday. Call 800-472-1013 or
walk-ins welcome at Job Fairs.
Hiring Experienced Forklift Operators $12.25 hourly,
after completion of 90 day probation period.
***STRAIGHT DAY SHIFT OR NIGHT SHIFT
(12 hour shifts ave. 42 hours per week)
***75 cent night shift pay differential offered.
***Pay increase based on skill development.
Take charge...LEARNAND EARN!
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Forklift Operators - MUST HAVE 1 YEAR FULL
TIME EXPERIENCE - with great employment
history to work at their Mehoopany, PA location.
The following skills are necessary for
these positions.
High School Diploma/GED
Computer Skills
Valid Drivers License
Criminal Background Check
Pass Pre-Employment Drug Screen & Physical
All full-time positions come with the following benets:
medical, 8 paid holidays, 401k after 1 year, and paid
vacation. Pay increases based on skill development.
CNA
7-3 & 3-11 Shifts
Part Time (5-9 days bi-weekly) with benefits
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Apply online @
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Individualized orientation program.
Competitive starting rates.
Vacation, Holiday and Personal Days.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Health Insurance and Pension Plan.
e.o.e.
Meadows Nursing &
Rehabilitation Center
815 Dogs
LABRADOR RETRIEVER
Pups. 5 Black
males, 1 yellow
female, ACA regis-
tered, shots and
wormed. $350.
Ready April 23.
570-556-0357
LHASA-POO &
SHIH-TZU PUPPIES
Shots current.
$400
570-250-9690
900
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE
906 Homes for Sale
Having trouble
paying your mort-
gage? Falling
behind on your
payments? You
may get mail from
people who promise
to forestall your
foreclosure for a fee
in advance. Report
them to the Federal
Trade Commission,
the nations con-
sumer protection
agency. Call 1-877-
FTC-HELP or click
on ftc.gov. A mes-
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MOUNTAINTOP
Move right into this
beautiful 4 bedroom
home in desirable
Rockledge develop-
ment. Many
upgrades & fea-
tures including mod-
ern kitchen with
granite countertops,
22x20 great room,
2 fireplaces, new
paint, carpet, gor-
geous 2 tier deck
& much more.
$245,000. For more
information or to
schedule a viewing
please Call
570-242-5381
906 Homes for Sale
LEHIGH VALLEY
Charming remod-
eled 2 story is in
excellent move in
condition. 4 bed-
rooms, 1.5 baths,
carpeted floors,
patio/balcony,
basement, central
heating, deck/
porch, Pool, view
& 2 car garage.
It has new roof,
windows & siding.
Located in quiet
development
close to every-
thing, walking
distance from
grocery store.
School District is
one of the best in
the area. Taxes
are cheap yet
across from a
wildlife preserve,
so you will feel like
your on vacation
when sitting on
your porch. For
sale by owner.
Act fast this
charming home
isnt going to be
available long!
$219,000
Call 696-2009
for details or view
http://1580spring
creekcircle.
blogspot.com
SHAVERTOWN
105 Summit Street
Fire damaged
home. Sold as is.
60 x 235 lot. Pub-
lic sewer,
water & gas.
$34,500 negotiable
Call 570-675-0446,
evenings.
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WEST PITTSTON
225-227 Boston Ave
Double block.
Wyoming Area
schools. Out of flood
zone. 1 side rented
to long term tenant
at $525 /month.
Other side remod-
eled - move in or
rent at $650/month.
3 bedrooms each
side, gas furnaces,
sunrooms, large
yard. $149,000. Call
570-357-0042
WYOMING
DOUBLE BLOCK
Easily converts to
single home. New
roof, electric,
windows & 2 car
garage. Remod-
eled. 66 x 100 feet,
fenced lot,
$120,000.
570-693-2408
912 Lots & Acreage
SUSQUEHANNA
COUNTY/MONTROSE
10.66 ACRES
Mostly wooded.
$100,000.
Well & electric, no
running water.
Small bunk bed
cabin with base-
board heat.
No septic.
610-760-1308
UPSTATE NY
FARM LIQUIDATION!
5 Acres $19,900
10 Acres $29,900
23 Acres - Mini
Farm - $189,900
Gorgeous views,
woods, streams!
2 1/2 hours NY City!
Call (888) 793-7762
927 Vacation
Locations
VIRGINIA SEASIDE
LOTS: Absolute buy
of a lifetime! Fully
improved 3 acre
lots, exclusive
development on the
seaside (the main-
land) overlooking
Chincoteague Bay
and islands. Gated
entrance, paved
roads, caretaker,
community dock,
pool and club house
including owners
guest suites. Build
the house of your
dreams! Unique
bank foreclosure
situation makes
these lots available
at 1/3 of original
cost. Great climate,
low taxes and
National Seashore
beaches nearby.
Only $49,000 each
or pond lots
$65,000. Tel. (757)
824-5284 website:
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email:oceanland
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941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
EXETER
First floor,
1 bedroom.
Freshly painted,
washer/dryer
hook-up. $395/
month + utilities.
Security required.
NO PETS.
570-477-6018
leave message.
FORTY FORT
2nd floor, 4 rooms,
wall to wall carpet,
heat, public water,
sewer & recycling
fees included. Tile
bathroom with
shower. Attic &
yard. Stove & fridge
furnished. Washer /
dryer hookup. Good
location, off street
parking, No pets. 1
year lease & securi-
ty, $650. Call
570-655-0530
HARDING
Renovated 1st floor,
2 bedroom apart-
ment. New carpet-
ing and paint. Fridge
& stove. Water
Included. $600 +
security & utilities.
Call 570-240-6620
or 570-388-6503
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
FORTY FORT
30 DAY
MAKEOVER
America Realty
Rentals
First Floor,
Renovated,
Compact,
1 Bedrooms,
Gas Fireplaces,
new wall to wall,
Appliances,
Decks.
EMPLOYMENT
VERIFICATION/
APPLICATION,
2 YEAR SAME
RENTS START-
ING AT $500 +
Utilities.
NO PETS OR
SMOKING
288-1422
KINGSTON
EATON TERRACE
317 N. Maple
Ave. Large Two
story, 2 bed-
room, 1.5 bath,
Central Heat &
Air, washer/dryer
in unit, parking.
$840 + utilities &
1 month security
570-262-6947
NANTICOKE
1st floor. 1 bed-
room. ALL UTILI-
TIES INCLUDED!
Off street parking.
Fresh paint.
NO PETS
$525 + security
570-477-6018
leave message
NANTICOKE
Great 1st floor 1
bedroom apart-
ment, heat included,
with a detached
garage in a great
location. Hardwood
floors & appliances
included. Shared
washer / dryer.
Large yard. $750 +
electric, security &
references. Call
570-371-3271
30+
DAY
BEING
REMODELED
NORTH
WILKES-BARRE
FIRST FLOOR
Spacious
1 bedroom with
aesthetic fire-
places, new
kitchens, wall-
to-wall, built in
appliances &
MORE. APPLI-
CATION/EMPLO
YMENT VERIFI-
CATION being
considered NO
PETS/SMOKING
2 YEARS @
$625+ UTILITIES.
MANAGED!
America Realty
288-1422
PITTSTON
1st floor, 2 bed-
rooms. All appli-
ances included. All
utilities paid; elec-
tricity by tenant.
Everything brand
new. Off street park-
ing. $750 + security
& references. Call
570-969-9268
PITTSTON
2 or 3 bedroom, 1st
floor, full kitchen.
Heat included, no
pets. $650 + 1
month security. Call
570-451-1038
WILKES-BARRE
1 bedroom. Heat &
hot water included.
$550 month +
security required
973-879-4730
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346-0777
WELL DRILLING
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945-5379
Sales & Service
MTD Products, Briggs & Stratton,
Husqvarna, Tecumseh, Poulan, Kohler,
White, Mantis, Oregon, Echo, Muray
Small Engine Service
CLARK S SHARP-ALL
Karpentry by Keiper
Specializing in windows, doors, paneling,
decks, kitchens, bathrooms, roong, siding, gutters,
ALL PHASES OF CARPENTRY
Licensed General Contractor.
Call 563-2766
(Quality over volume, one job at a time)
CONSTRUCTION
Ultimate Construction
Specializing in kitchen, bathroom & basement
renovations and your building and remodeling needs
Licensed Registered (PA 056437)
Insured Quality Workmanship
570-650-0658 570-383-0899
CONTRACTORS
Pat Regan Gutter Cleaning
All Winter Long
Te Right Way Cleaned, Flushed and Minor Repairs
CALL BEFORE YOU REPLACE THEM
Call Pat Regan 383-1991 No Answer, Leave Message
MOVER
MG ENTERPRISE
MOVING SPECIALISTS
Lowest Prices Guaranteed
Licensed & Insured 570-241-4795
BLACKTOPPING & SEAL COATING
WALTERS BLACKTOPPING
& SEAL COATING
AIR CONDITIONING
& HEATING
ACCOUNTING/TAX
SERVICES
BUILDING &
REMODELING
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Styl-N-Stylz Salon
310 Lackawanna Ave.
Olyphant, PA 570-489-9461
We oer Paul Mitchell, ISOand Wella Hair Products
A Full Service Salon Walk-Ins Welcome
25 %OAll Reg. Priced Services
(Mention this ad)
$50 Spring Color and
Cut Special
BEAUTICIAN SERVICES
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
Service - Installation
AJS Mechanical Services, LLC.
Dalton, PA 570-468-0190
We service all brands!
Please call for Spring cleaning specials
ABINGTON PRO SERVICES
Winter Special New Kitchen or Bath
Bargain Bundles
Complete & Installed Baths from $3,700
Kitchen makeovers - $4,700 for 18 linear feet of counter space
All cabinets, tub, sink, and fooring included
Call Jeff for details at 570-877-3601
Tax Preparation
Accurate ~ Efcient ~ Reliable
570-207-3345
www.tatulli.com
Tatulli &Associates, LLC
Accounting, Tax & Financial Consulting
Tax Time is here! Call us...
We are Ready to Help!
SAP UNIVERSAL SERVICES
CARPET CLEANING: $40 PER ROOM
I will beat anyones quote by 10%
484-857-7161
sapuniversealservices@gmail.com
sapuniversalservices.com
CLEANING/RESTORATION
GUTTER REPAIR
& CLEANING
PLUMBING
& HEATING
Shear Pawfection
pet grooming
(570) 587-3569
Ruthann Austin
25 Years Professional
All Breed Certied
Master Groomer
Off Exit 197, Rte. 81
Located in Scott Twp/Waverly, PA
Puppies to Seniors
All Breeds Welcome
We are 4 Paw Rated!
PET GROOMING
CLOCKS & CLOCK REPAIR
CLOCKS R US
Nows the Time to Get Your Clock Fixed.
Repairs of all kinds of clocks.
House calls for Grandfather clocks, sales
& service 570-575-5192
All Types of Repairs
& Installation
Call 570-815-1227
No Job Too Small
Licensed & Insured
Masonry, Tile, Fencing, Roong, Siding, Etc.
CHIMNEY CONSTRUCTION
Chimney Repair & Rebuilding
Stucco, parging, foundations,
sidewalks, driveways, cellars, hauling
All Concrete Work Insured. Licensed
570-457-5849
I RETURN ALL CALLS!
IMPROVEMENT
HARTH & SONS
HOME
IMPROVEMENTS
Painting
Carpentry
Drywall
Additions
Flooring
Kitchen & Bath
Remodeling
& More
Specializing In Interior Remodeling nggggg
www.harthandsons.com
570-815-8294 1-800-460-6286
PA07700
HOUSE CLEANING
AND/OR
SENIOR CARE
Experienced and References
Call Sally 570-604-9539
MASONRY
Masonry by
Jon Thomas
Brick Stone Block
Specializing in Repair Work.
Small Jobs Welcome.
Service & a Smile
Since 1972
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$119,900
1432 Lakeside road, Hop Bottom
ERA One Source Realty
DIR: North on Rte 11 to Nicholson to 92 to R on N on
Main St 2.5 miles to L at fork then 2.5 miles to lake to R at
end of lake. MLS#12-1018
SATURDAY, APRIL 28TH 12:00-2:00PM
$169,900
1751 Sanderson Ave., Scranton
Coldwell Banker Town & Country
DIR: From main street to Greenridge Street, make left onto
Sanderson Avenue, home is on the left, look for Coldwell
Banker sign. MLS#12-958
SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH 12:00-1:30PM
$165,000
933 Woodlawn St., Scranton
Century 21 Sherlock Homes
DIR: North Washington Avenue from Scranton; turn left on
Woodlawn. House on Right. MLS#11-2010
SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH 2:00-4:00PM
$488,500
Lot 38 Chatham Hill Cir., South Abington
ERA One Source Realty
DIR: Morgan Hgwy to R on Country Club Rd through
business park to bottom of hill to L in Harmony Ridge, 1st
L on Chatham Hill Cir. MLS#11-5471
SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH 1:00-3:00PM
$335,000
1036 Columbia, Green Ridge
ERA One Source Realty
DIR: North Main Ave to Green Ridge St, to North Washington
Ave to L left on Electric (one-way) to R on Capouse to stop
sign to R on Columbia (one way) house on R. MLS#11-4670
SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH 12:30-2:30PM
$249,900
1221 Throop St., Dickson City
ERA One Source Realty
DIR: From Rte 6, take Blakely/Justus exit to L at light ( that
is Dundaff St)down hill to R on Pancoast St to L on Throop
St. House is 2nd block on R. MLS#12-1306
SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH 1:00-3:00PM
$169,900
281 Spring Run Ln., Madison Twp.
Realty Network
DIR: From Moscow, go under bridge and turn right at stop
sign to stay on 690. Follow along to a right on Haas Pond
Rd. to a right on Major to first left near the bend onto
Spring Run. Sign. MLS#11-4339
SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH 11:30AM-1:00PM
$82,000
437 Genet St., Scranton
Century 21 Sherlock Homes
DIR: South on Pittston Ave to R on Genet, property on right.
MLS#12-645
SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH 12:00-1:30PM
$115,300
110 Aster Ct., Exeter
Lewith & Freeman
DIR: From Slocum or Tunkhannock Ave (W. Pittston) turn
on Packer, turn into Wildflower Village, first right on Aster
Ct. to unit #110 on left. MLS#11-5568
SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH 1:00-2:30PM
$104,900
824 Brook St., Scranton
Realty Network
DIR: Pittston Ave to Brook St (McCarthy Flowers). Go all the
way to the top. Sign. MLS#12-820
SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH 2:30-4:00PM
$247,500
1920 N Washington Ave., Green Ridge
ERA One Source Realty
DIR: From Green Ridge St. to L North Washington to 1900
block. Home is on R. Heading from Marywood toward
town on L. MLS#12-1362
SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH 1:00-3:00PM
$8,312.5
1400 Main St., Dickson City
ERA One Source Realty
DIR: From Eixt 190 of I81 go north on Main St. Property
across from Genettis and just before Dunkin Donuts.
MLS#11-5648
SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH 11:00AM-1:00PM
$232,500
2615 Ransom Rd., Clarks Summit
ERA One Source Realty
DIR: From Keyser Ave to R on Ransom, follow aprox. 8
miles, property on R look for mailbox number on R. Home
is on L. MLS#12-1029
SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH 12:00-2:00PM
$156,500
855 Queen Of Peace Rd., Harveys Lake
ERA Brady Associates
DIR: From Dallas- Rt 415N to Harveys Lake, L at Grotto to
Lakeside Dr., L to Queen of Peace Rd. (Across street from
Sandy Beach) about 1 mile. House on R with sign.
MLS#12-1300
SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH 1:00-3:00PM
$162,000
142 Wallsville Road, Dalton
Century 21 Sherlock Homes
DIR: 81 to exit 201 (E. Benton Exit), Turn left, bear left on
Route 438, go apx. 1 mile, house on right, corner of Colvin
Road and Route 438. MLS#11-4749
SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH 12:00-2:00PM
$189,900
26 Susquehanna Ave, Tunkhannock
Century 21 Sherlock Homes
DIR: E. Tioga Street, turn on Elm, right on Susquehanna,
property on right. MLS#12-1590
SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH 1:00-3:00PM
$239,900
14058 Orchard Dr., Clarks Summit
ERA One Source Realty
DIR: Newton Ransom Blvd, to R on to Orchard Dr (across
from Red Barn Village), follow the road around the curve,
house on R. MLS#12-1682
SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH 1:00-3:00PM
$192,000
202 Miles St., Dalton
ERA One Source Realty
DIR: Rte 6 and 11 take Dalton exit to R at stop sign L on
Bank St. 3rd L is Miles St. It does not have a sign.
MLS#12-1390
SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH 12:00-2:00PM
$369,000
910 S Main St., Old Forge
ERA One Source Realty
DIR: South on Main St, Old Forge at Y in the road bare L.
see sign. MLS#11-5032
SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH 2:00-4:00PM
$169,900
102 Yesu Dr., Scranton
ERA One Source Realty
DIR: E. Mountain Rd, to R on Yesu. Home on R
MLS#12-1013
SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH 12:00-2:00PM
$309,000
2305 Browning Close, Moosic
Lewith & Freeman Real Estate
DIR: From Montage Mountain Road, turn into Glenmaura
Commons, up hill to last right turn, second building.
MLS#11-3774
SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH 1:00-2:30PM
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$625/month, secu-
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$550/mo + security.
Sewer & garbage
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570-760-0458
WEST WYOMING
932 Shoemaker
Ave. 1 bedroom, 1st
floor, carpet, pri-
vate drive. Gas
heat, fridge, stove,
w/d hookup. $425
plus utilities.
No pets.
570-693-4226
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941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
WILKES-BARRE
155 W. River St.
1 bedroom, some
appliances included,
all utilities included
except electric,
hardwood floors,
Pet friendly. $600.
570-969-9268
944 Commercial
Properties
DOLPHIN PLAZA
Rte. 315
1,000 &
3,800 Sq. Ft.
WILL DIVIDE
OFFICE / RETAIL
Call 570-829-1206
RETAIL
SHOPPES
30-60 day
availability
FORTY FORT
WYOMING AVE
America Realty
Rentals
Lease one or
more divided/
small shoppes.
Starting @ $550 -
2 years, 500/600
approximate sq.
ft. Inquiries apply:
570-288-1422
315 PLAZA
1,750 SQ. FT. &
3,400 SQ.FT
OFFICE/RETAIL
570-829-1206
WEST PITTSTON
OFFICE SPACE
Containing Six sepa-
rate offices, 1 large
meeting room. Seg-
regated bathrooms.
Kitchenette. Total
recent renovation.
Great location. Lot
parking in rear.
$3,500 monthly. Call
570-299-5471
950 Half Doubles
HARVEYS LAKE
3 bedroom, 1 bath,
eat-in kitchen,
washer/dryer hook-
up, off street park-
ing. $700 + utilities.
570-606-7917
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WILKES-BARRE
Parsons Section
3 bedroom. Off
street parking. Pets
welcome. $550/mo.
Credit / Criminal
check required. Call
570-266-5336
950 Half Doubles
KINGSTON
Penn St.
1/2 Double, 2 bed-
room. Newly
remodeled. Gas
Heat. Washer &
dryer hookup, yard,
parking. Section 8
Not Approved. No
pets. $550 + utili-
ties. 570-714-1530
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953Houses for Rent
DALLAS
FOR SALE
OR RENT
Single home in
gated retirement
village. 3 bedroom,
2 bath, 2 car
garage. Granite
countertops, hard-
wood floors, gas
fireplace, appli-
ances included.
Quiet 55 plus com-
munity. No Pets.
One year lease.
$1675/mo + utilities
& security. Monthly
maintenance fee
included.
570-592-3023
HARVEYS LAKE
2 small bedrooms,
All appliances. New
wall to wall. Secu-
rity & first
months rent.
NO PETS.
570-762-6792
WILKES-BARRE
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5 bedroom. 1.5
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959 Mobile Homes
HARVEYS LAKE
Available May 1
2 bedroom mobile
home. Newly
remodeled. All new
carpet, flooring &
appliances, includ-
ing washer & dryer.
$575 + utilities &
security deposit.
Call 484-571-8356
971 Vacation &
Resort Properties
ADIRONDACK
LAKE, NY: Off mar-
ket since 1947, for-
mer Scout Camp. 2
lake cabins 147
lakefront $119,900.
5 acre cabin on
Portaferry Lake
$149,900. www.
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