The Abington Journal 07-03-2013

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Community comes together for family

Robert Tomkavage
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Taking in the view
A.H. cuts save $420K, increase class size

Supporters of coach Vince Bucciarelli at meeting after district advertises coaching position.
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NICHOLSONMany residents of Nicholson and Northeastern Pa. bonded to raise money to help a family that has been a staple of the community for decades. A fundraiser was held June 23 at the Nicholson Carnival Grounds to help defray medical costs for the Lindsey family. According to event coordinator Francine Kiryluk, Marlene Lindsey was diagnosed with brain cancer in October and died June 12. Her husband, Jerry Lindsey, was diagnosed with lung cancer in February and two months ago discovered he has bone cancer as well. He was scheduled to travel to Manhattan June 27 for surgery to remove part of his bones and lungs. See LINDSEY | 10A
Briana Lindsey, a member of Super Band, performs. Briana is one of four daughter of Jerry and the late Marlene Lindsey. . Other daughters include Wendy, Johanna, Laura, who helped with the event as well.
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Bob Dillon and wife Maurya Dillon of Clarks Summit, catch a serene moment on a bench overlooking Lake Eston Wilson during a June 26 free concert, the first in the Lakeside Concert Series hosted by the Abington Area Joint Recreation Board on Wednesdays through August. For full
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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: DR. NICHOLAS SACCONE
Lifetime of service to country, patients

Linda Scott
Abington Journal Correspondent
Captain Dr. Nicholas D. Saccones eyes gleamed as he recounted his service days. He served with the Army Air Corps as a dental surgeon 187 Medical Dispensary Aviation, European Air Depot. Saccone said, I am no war hero and others did more. Those who know him would have to disagree. He was born November 12, 1921, the son of the late Joseph and Philomena Saccone, Italian immigrants. His brother Joseph is deceased and his sister Josephine resides in Scranton. My dad had an older brother Nicolas in Italy. He wanted to bring him here. My father wanted me to be named after him. Saccone and his wife Jean have been married 46 years. She resides at the Mountain View Care Center. He graduated from Saint John the Evangelist High School in Scranton and then went on to The University of Scranton. Saccone graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1944. The day of graduation, all students in the school of medicine and dentistry were asked to stand up. The colonel commissioned us on the spot and we were told to report at 4 p.m. for orders
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Dr. Nicholas Saccone said he witnessed poverty in Europe during his tour of duty. . When we (soldiers) were finished eating we would throw the leftovers in a bucket. There was a French man who was putting a half-eaten pancake in his pocket. That is poverty. Taking our slop and taking it home. I never looked at food the same way, he recalled.
from Washington, he said. He served from September to December 1944 at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds. From there, he traveled to the Medical Field Service School Carlyle Barracks, Pa. from 1944-1945. His last stop before heading to Germany was Camp Atterbury in Indiana from January 1945 to March 1946. I and the other soldiers would ride in box cars from place to place. The
train would stop for breakfast and the bathroom. When we were nished eating we would throw the leftovers in a bucket. There was a French man who was putting a half-eaten pancake in his pocket. That is poverty. Taking our slop and taking it home. I never looked at food the same way, he recalled. The captain, who attended the Nuremberg Trials in Germany on April 9, 1946, has a copy of the trial seating See SACCONE | 10A
SOUTH ABINGTON TWP.- The Abington Heights School Board voted, 6-0, to approve a budget of $44,941,441 with a decit of $2,102,000 for the 2013-14 school year. Board members Francis Santoriello, Gregory Madensky and Jeanne Cadman were absent from vote and the meeting. The budget includes the elimination of three elementary teachers and one high school English teacher. Those cuts amount to a savings of $420,000 for the district. According to Abington Heights Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michael Mahon, since 2009-10, the district has cut 40 positions, some teaching, administrative and support staff, all through attrition, for an approximate recurring savings of $3 million. Pension and medical increases for employees are going up $1.2 million per year, Mahon said. Stafng is the only place where we really have an opportunity to reduce expenses on the scale we need to remain a sustainable organization. Seventy-three percent of districts total budget goes toward salaries and benets. We have to continue to reduce our expenses, especially controlling employee costs, Mahon said. We have to look to raise our revenues and develop nontraditional means to deliver exceptional services. According to Mahon, withelementary schools the class size will increase to approximately 26 students across second grade in all buildings. Last year, 21 was the average high for class size across grade levels. One of the ways that we look to control costs is that every time anytime anyone leaves the school district, we try to nd a way or examine very carefully how we could not ll that position, he said. If we cut three teachers, the smallest impact in the district would be to increase the class size in second grade. This is not without its difculties. There will be greater demands on teaching staff, there is less individual attention and access to classroom activities and signicant challenges as the district becomes more inclusive of special education students in the regular education classrooms. Fifteen parents of students in the elementary schools voiced their displeasure and concerns regarding the rising class sizes. I cant wrap my head around having 26 kids in a second grade class, Tori Yankow, who has students entering kindergarten and second grade at South Abington Elementary, said. I dont see how this can go on year after year. Yankow also expressed concern about safety issues that may arise from overcrowded classrooms. Will the teachers and students be able to react fast enough? she asked. Their was also a show of support for Vince Bucciarelli after the district advertised the high school girls basketball head coaching position out of cycle, a post he has held for 37 years. According to Hardaway, every three years the coaches from one of the three sports seasons (spring, fall, winter) come before the board. This years spring sports coaches are up for evaluation as well as a winter sports coach. Its not at all unprecedented for us to post positions that are out of cycle, Mahon said. Eight speakers made their pitch for the district to retain the longtime coach. He honestly and truly cares about each one of his players, Tiffany ODonnell, a former player under Bucciarelli who now plays at Kings College said. If anyone on the team ever had a problem or needed help, he was there for us. He was there to support us when tragedy hit last year like no other. It would honestly be the worst See BUDGET | 10A
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Library celebrates Christmas in July

The Abington Community Library will celebrate Christmas in July with a launch to its Nov. 9 Holiday Marketplace. A display of handcrafted items available for sale will include robes, bags and aprons, lovingly created by Nancy Johnson-Srebro and Yuiko Hayden. All proceeds benet the Library. To donate an item to the Marketplace chance rafe, speak to staff. Library crafters are also looking for donations of unwanted acrylic yarn that can be dropped off at the circulation desk at any time at 1200 W. Grove Street, South Abington Township. In July the library is also collecting items for the Gino Merli Veterans Center. Also at the library this month, tapping into Julys Downtown Go Around theme, material on display will feature bluegrass music and a display of Steampunk Jewelry created by Laura Donath, now through July 17. On that date, that display will change to beautiful original glass designs created by Karen Reid. Photography by Marty Straub and Jakub Jasinski is still on display.. The Friends of the Abington Community Library will participate in the Abington Business and Professional Association Summerfest Sidewalk Sale Days with a mini-book sale at the Library July 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. And the library staff reminds the public to take The Abington Journals MY EDITION mascots Abi and Jo On the Go on vacation and get a photo submitted to ryonroom@gmail.com now through Aug. 31. The mascots and details on how to win prizes for photos are available on the Library website www. lclshome.org/abington, at the Library and in The Abington Journal. For details, call the Library 570.587.3440.
Tibetan culture to be featured in concert July 19

Tibetan Buddhist monks from a monastery in India will present a program of music and dance July 19, at the Scranton Cultural Center. The concert is co-sponsored by the Lackawanna County Library System and The Gathering at Keystone College, an annual three-day conference on campus July 18 to 21. Called Sacred Music, Sacred Dance for World Healing, the performance features monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery in a program of multiphonic chanting accompanied by traditional Tibetan instruments including 10-foot long dung-chen horns, drums, bells, cymbals and gyaling trumpets. The program is designed to introduce western audiences to the endangered Tibetan Buddhist culture and to contribute to world peace. In addition to the singing, monks in rich brocade costumes and masks perform sacred dances that tell stories from Tibetan society. The monks appearance in Scranton is a stop on their worldwide Mystical Arts Tour. One of the tours producers is Richard Gere, the actor and well known convert to Tibetan Buddhism. It has also received the endorsement of the Dalai Lama. We are pleased to partner with The Gathering in bringing this signicant cultural event to Lackawanna County, said Mary Garm, Library System administrator. Library patrons seek opportunities to learn about their world in many ways beyond books, and this program is an offering that can help meet that need, she added. In keeping with the mission of Keystone College, The Gathering explores creativity from the perspective of other cultures, said Suzanne Fisher Staples, program coordinator for The Gathering. The Tibetan perspective and the Buddhist practice of living in the present are integral parts of this years program. The monks of Drepung Loseling have a distinguished modern-day musical history. On past tours they have performed with Kitaro, Paul Simon, Philip Glass, Edie Brickell, Natalie Merchant, Patti Smith, the Beastie Boys and the Grateful Deads Mickey Hart, among others. In addition, two of their recordings achieved top-10 listings on the New Age charts: Tibetan Sacred Temple Music and Sacred Tibetan Chants. Their most recent recording, Compassion pairs them with Trappist Monks from the Abbey of Gethsemani in an encounter of Catholic Gregorian chant with Tibetan multiphonic singing. Their music was featured on the Golden Globe-nominated soundtrack of the lm Seven Years in Tibet, starring Brad Pitt (Columbia Pictures) and they performed with Philip Glass in Lincoln Center in the live presentation of his award-winning score to the Martin Scorsese lm Kundun (Disney). The Loseling monks have twice been featured artists at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, and in July 2003 they represented Tibet in a pre-Olympic celebration of World Sacred Music and Dance. Funding for the concert is provided by the Lackawanna County Ofce of Arts and Culture, the Lackawanna County Library System and Keystone College. Tickets for the event can be obtained at any Lackawanna County Library System library, at Keystone College and at the Scranton Cultural Center box ofce.
YOUR COMMUNITY
Nature Day Camp returns to Endless Mountains Nature Center

Children are invited to have fun and learn while exploring the wonders of nature at the Endless Mountains Nature Centers Nature Day Camp this summer. The camp has a variety of programs for children pre-K to sixth grade, as well as a Counselorsin-Training program for those in grades seven through 12. Sessions began the week of June 24-28, and continue through the week of August 12-16. New this year is the option for second grade students to attend full or half day sessions. During Nature Day Camp, children learn about the wonders of the natural world through games, hikes, meeting the live education animals, guided exploration of the river and forest, listening to and making up stories, making crafts, creating a journal and role play. Throughout the summer conservation and wildlife professionals visit the campers to share their knowledge and experiences. Camp sessions will be held at two locations. The main site is west of Tunkhannock at the end of Vosburg Road. Its located on over 350 acres along the Susquehanna River owned by Camp Lackawanna. The Nature Center has 11 miles of trails winding along the Susquehanna River and through the forest and elds. Keystone College in Factoryville has acres of forest, with wooded trails, lawns and access to the South Branch of Tunkhannock Creek. For more information, visit www.EMNConline.org or contact Rebecca Lesko at 570.836.3835.
Community Calendar
REUNIONS Abington Heights Class of 1973 40th Reunion, Oct. 12, 2013. Activities are also scheduled for the weekend of Oct. 11 - 13. The committee is asking for help from family and friends to notify members of the Class of 73 about the upcoming event. Info: www.abingtonheights73.com. Abington Heights High School Class of 1988 25 Year Reunion, Nov. 30, 2013 at the Inne of the Abingtons, 239 Kennedy Creek Rd., North Abington Twp. from 6 - 11 p.m. Info / tickets: http://www.abingtonheights88. com. REMINDERS Groups sought to march in the 18th annual Christy Mathewson Day Parade, Aug. 10, at 5 p.m. Info: contact Steve OMalley at steveom@comcast.net or call 945.5877 and leave a message. Vendors/Crafters needed for St. Johns Russian Orthodox Cathedral Annual Christmas Bazaar., November 8,9 and 10. To obtain an application, contact Joan Zaleski, vendor coordinator, at 254.6882 or 906.4520. KIDS CAMPS June 24 - Aug. 2: Comm Camp, at the Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Road, Waverly Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Six-week summer day camp for children pre-K - grade 7. Info: www.waverlycomm.org or 586.8191, ext. 2. June 4 - Aug. 16: Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) Summer Day Camp 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Open to children ages 3 to 11th grade. Info / Registration: 828.2319 or http://peec. org/programs/summer-day-camp. July 8-12: Nature Day Camp, at the Endless Mountains Nature Center, with additional sessions July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29 - Aug. 2, Aug. 5 - 9 and Aug. 12 - 16. Pre-K to second grade from 9 a.m. - noon and second grade - sixth grade from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Also offers counselor-In-Training program for grades 7 - 12. Info: http://www.emnconline.org/EMNC_NDC_ Booklet_2013_web.pdf. July 1 - 3, 8 - 10 and 15 - 17: 2013 Earth Camp Session One, at Hillside Park from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. For students entering grades ve, six and seven. Session Two: July 30 - Aug. 1, Aug. 6 - 8 and Aug. 13 - 15. Includes programs and activities in the following areas: shing, team building, bottle rockets, hands-on science, eco-friendly gardening, exploring the natural world, art, sports, canoeing, photography, nature crafts and modeling and design. Cost: $90 per session. Register / info: www.abingtonparks.com. July 8-12: Countryside Community Church Vacation Bible School, at the Countryside Community Church, 14011 Orchard Drive, Clarks Summit from 5:30 - 8 p.m. A light supper will be served at 5:30, followed by classroom instruction, crafts and games. Info / Preregister: 587.3206, countrysidechurch@yahoo. com, or www.countryside-church.org. July 8-12: Clarks Green United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School, from 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon. This years theme is Rainforest. Children from pre-school to sixth grade are invited to share in Bible stories, games, songs, crafts and more. DAILY EVENTS July 3: The Rotary Club of the Abingtons Annual Fireworks Display, at the Abington Heights Middle School, Newton-Ransom Blvd., Newton Twp. Rain date: July 4. Food, beverages and other items will be available for purchase. Fireworks begin at dusk. The event is free, but a $5 donation for parking is requested to defray costs. More COMMUNITY CALENDAR | 20
C.S. United Methodist plans barbecue, Bible school

The Clarks Summit United Methodist Church will sponsor its Chicken Barbecue July 20. The annual event began in the Abington area in 1954 and is a major fundraiser for the church. Serving will begin at 11 a.m. and continue until 5 p.m. or when the chicken is sold out. Takeout is available and tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Call the church at 587.2571 for tickets or more information. The church will also sponsor a Vacation Bible School, Kingdom Rock from July 22 to 26, from 5:45 to 8:30 p.m. each evening. Boys and girls will experience interactive bible stories along with music, arts and crafts, games and even a video. This school is free and children ages 2 through completion of grade 6 are invited to attend. Volunteers are also needed to help at the event. Both student and volunteer registrations can be submitted online at www. bigbibleschool.com Dinner will be provided for each child and volunteer.
Campers dig into the soil at a previous years nature day Camp at the endless mountains nature Center.
The Pennsylvania Film School announces Weekend Workshop Series

The Pennsylvania Film School and Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple are announced the Weekend Workshop Series, to be held at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple July 20 and 21 from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. The workship is divided into four primary lessons: Above the Line: Writing, Directing and Producing, July 20; Below the Line: Camera, Lighting and Sound, July 20; The Look and Aftermath: Design and Post-Production, July 21; and Show Business: Financing, Legal, Sales & Distribution, July 21. Co-founders Tim Calpin and Joe Van Wie deliver their perspective on independent lmmaking, which focuses on lms relationship with creativity and commerce. As a screenwriter and producer, Calpin has spent his career on the creative side of lm and television. Van Wie, an executive producer and nancier, has a decade of experience on the business side of independent lm making. Both stress the importance of vision, voice and hard work. For more details, visit the website at www.thepennsylvanialmschool. com or follow The Pennsylvania Film School on Facebook.
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Area children await deployed Dads return

Joan Mead-Matsui Abington Journal Correspondent lyssa, Thomas, and Isabel Lopez are spending their summer playing outdoors as many children do, but they are also looking forward to August when their father, Cesar Lopez will return home permanently. Lopez, 38, Clarks Summit, a civil engineer is currently working as an area engineer (project manager) with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Afghanistan where he is helping the Afghan National Army, the main branch of the military of Afghanistan, build military training facilities and water purification systems. He coordinates contractors and other personnel and he troubleshoots. The childrens mother, Cathleen Lopez explained, His current job is finishing up or closing projects that are close to completion, or are unable to be completed by 2014 when the United States pulls out of Afghanistan. Lopez is also a 1999 graduate of the United States Military Academy and was an officer on active duty. In July 2004, he left active duty and worked for construction and engineering firms in Houston, TX until he joined the Army Corps of Engineers in 2009. He was initially deployed in July 2011. Do his children have an opportunity to keep in touch with their dad while he is thousands of miles away? Yes, they are able to catch up with him twice each day via Skype and/or telephone, unless he is travelling, according to thirteen-year-old Alyssa. When were getting up in the morning its night there. Its pretty much every day (we get to talk to him) unless hes traveling, said Alyssa. What are a few of the topics they talk to their dad about? She added, We talk to him about how our day was, about sports and stuff going on at school. Isabel, 7, carries a framed photo of her father. It has been kind of lonely without him here, she said. No offense, Mom, she added. Thomas, 12, said, Its pretty sad. Theres no one in the house to teach me baseball or play with me. He taught me to how pitch a baseball during the end of my last baseball season. Hes gone and Im sad, but hes helping other people. When August rolls around and Cesar Lopez is back on his home turf, the Lopez children have plans for him. Alyssa wants to take him to a USA swim team meet; Thomas would like to practice his pitching and Isabel would like to see a theatre play with him.
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Abington Journal/Joan Mead-Matsui ABOVE: from front: Isabel, 7, Alyssa, 13 and Thomas Lopez, 12. AT LEFT: Shown is a treasure Cesar Lopez brought home for his children from the Middle East. INSET ABOVE: Cesar Lopez, 38, Clarks Summit, a civil engineer is currently working as an area engineer (project manager) with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Afghanistan where he is helping the Afghan National Army, the main branch of the military of Afghanistan, build military training facilities and water purication systems. Courtesy Photo
Teens: Looking for some stars and stripes on the bookshelf? Check out these recommended readings from Abington Community Library Young Adult Librarian Sandy Longo: Americas Soldiers: Teens Tales of Tribute, by Lynn Matison Geddie. An inspirational and moving collection of essays written by teens of those who served in the military from World War II to the conflicts in the Middle East. Career Opportunities in the Armed Forces, Second Edition, by C.J. Henderson and Jack Dolphin Career profile, positions and descriptions of every work capacity from Administration and Management to Combat, Engineering and Health Care. Chains (Seeds of America), by Laurie Halse Anderson A story of national and personal freedom. Isabel realizes that her loyalty belongs to those than can provide her freedom, would you realize the same? Delirium Trilogy, by Lauren Oliver Can you imagine a world where love is deemed illegal and theres actually a procedure to cure you from love? Delirium comes to TV in 2014. The Hunger Games Trilogy, by Suzanne Collins This popular trilogy (Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay) is one that possesses many present day parallels. Its a great series for discussion and dont forget the second installment, Catching Fire, is coming to theaters November 22! September 11, 2001: Attack on New York City, by Wilborn Hampton A powerful chronicle of a day in American history that will not be forgotten. Told through interviews, personal accounts and black/white images of all touched by a horrific attack and challenged our freedom. It provides a deeper understanding of the day and its aftermath.
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Sandy Longo is young adult librarian at Abington Community Library. She is thrilled to be celebrating her fathers 83rd birthday along with the birth of America.!
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Grab your library card and check out some of these recomended titles from Abington Community Library Childrens Librarian Mary Ann McGrath. For ages 3 8: Happy 4th of July, by Abbie Mercer. Provides historical background and focuses on how the holiday is celebrated today, plus instructions for making a flag and a red, white and blue dessert. Hats Off for the Fourth of July! by Harriet Ziefert. A picture book poem about a town celebrating the holiday with a parade. I am America, by Charles R. Smith Jr. Celebrate the many faces of children growing up in America today, with photos and a rhyming text. I Pledge Allegiance, by Bill Martin Jr. and Michael Sampson; illustrated by Chris Raschka. Divides the Pledge into words and phrases in order to define its meaning. Independence Day, by Nancy I. Sanders. A concise look at the beginnings of our nation, with simple reflections on why we are proud to celebrate its birthday. The Star-Spangled Banner, illustrated by Peter Spier. The words of the national anthem depicted in detailed, colorful illustrations of both historic moments and contemporary American life. Fiction for ages 8 12: Five Smooth Stones: Hopes Diary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1776, [My America Series] by Kristiana Gregory. Will the Revolutionary Way keep Hopes family apart forever? The Journal of William Thomas Emerson, a Revolutionary War Patriot, Boston Massachusetts, 1774, [My Name is America Series] by Barry Denenberg. A 12-year-old orphan writes of his experiences when he joins the patriots who are opposed to British rule. The Winter of Red Snow: The Revolutionary War Diary of Abigail Jane Stewart, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, 1777, [Dear America Series] by Kristiana Gregory. Abigail presents a diary account as she witnesses the historic encampment of Washington as he prepares to fight the British. Non-Fiction for ages 8 12: Great Women of the American Revolution, by Brianna Hall; Heroes of the American Revolution, by Mary Hertz Scarbrough Lady Liberty: a Biography, by Doreen Rappaport and Matt Tavares. Captures the fervor of those who knew the Statue the best, from the sculptor and the engineer to the poet Emma Lazarus and the newspaper publisher who championed the building of its pedestal. U. S. Military Forces Series: a close look at how military forces are trained, the equipment they use, and the work they do to keep the United States safe [includes four titles the Air Force, the Marines, the Army and the Navy]
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MY DREAM JOB: AIR FORCE

being a Recruiter is going into the community and changing someones life. This job is very rewarding when we have young men and women who step up to the plate and make the decision to follow in the footsteps of the men and women who served before. It makes you feel that you are making a difference in the world. Do you feel it is important for Americans, both young and old, to serve their country? Why? I do believe it is important for Americans to serve. Basic military training is a transition from civilian life to military life. Serving gives an American a new appreciation and respect for this country. It makes someone walk taller, have more condence and conduct themselves in a respectful manner. What was your favorite subject in school? I went to Admiral Perry Vo-Tec for Marketing. I loved taking that class for two years. My teacher Rosemary Williamson had a huge effect on my life and she
Many people find their dream jobs or careers while serving their country in the Military. For more information about the Air Force and the other four branches of the military visit todaysmilitary.com.
Air Force: Staff Sergeant Jeffrey Huber, 29, originally from Cresson, Pa. Why did you decide to join the Air Force and what is the best thing about your career? I joined the Air Force to better my life. I have a long line of family in the Armed services, dating back to WWI, and I wanted to keep the Huber name ghting to defend this nation. The part that I love the most about
Heres what Sergeant Jeffrey Huber has to say about his dream job:
is one of the people that I thought about when I made the decision to join the Air Force. It was a fun, open style class where we got our work done and had fun while we were learning. We were also afforded the opportunity to Staff Sergeant travel with DECA (Distributive Jeffrey Huber Education Clubs of America), which for a 17- year-old it was awesome having some freedom. Do you have any advice for kids and teens who think they might want to join the Air Force after school? My advice is to concentrate on school, stay out of trouble and watch who you hang out with. The biggest piece of advice for them is if you are interested please contact me SSgt Huber at 570.840.9871.
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DIY Fourth of July

Independence day is a day to remember the founding of this country, to be a proud American and to be with your family. My favorite part of this holiday is the color scheme, because I can make outfits, decorations, cards, and other items all out of red white and blue. This summer, dont go to the grocery store to pick up some expensive decorations that everyone has. Make your own. For the centerpieces at a barbecue or your dining room table: Buy either thin white yarn or red, white and blue yarn. If you buy white, also buy red and blue dye. You can dye shirts and socks too. Wrap rubber bands around the white yarn and use the traditional dyeing process. Next, take the patriotic yarn and an old glass soda bottle. Glue the first inch to the very top, and then wrap around until you get to the bottom. Glue the last inch to the bottom. This project is great for kids especially, with adult assistance. Once your bottles are wrapped, fill with your favor-
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ite flowers. Yellow are recommended. For your backyard: If you dont have a clothesline in your backyard, take enough twine or string to cover a wall in or outside. Secure it by using tape or tying it to something stable. Then use clothespins to hang family photos or pictures that remind you of the fourth of July, like ones of fireworks and the beach. You can also cut out stenciled letters that spell out Happy Fourth and hang them in between photos. The wall hanging gives your home a celebratory feel. If you have a clothesline in your backyard, then use that. Half the work is done for you. DIY decorations not only create a celebratory atmosphere, but give time for family bonding. Get ready for guests to ask you where you found those decorations, because theyve never seen anything like that shopping.
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Ellie Sullum, 14, attends Abington Heights High School and will be a sophomore in September.
. Celebrate - French: Clbrez Spanish: Celebrar German: Feiern Italian: Celebrate Welsh: Dathlu. Decoration - French: Dcoration Spanish: Decoracin German: Schmuck Italian: Decorazi
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Make a patriotic hand wreath

Jennifer Familetti Special to the Abington Journal
3 sheets red construction paper 3 sheets white construction paper 3 sheets blue construction paper scissors glue a pencil a piece of ribbon, yarn or a shoelace, 1 foot long Optional: patriotic stickers and markers to decorate Instructions: Start by cutting each construction paper sheet in half. An easy way to do this is to fold each sheet, and cut along the folded line. There should be 18 half sheets in all when finished. On all 18 sheets of red, white and blue construction paper, trace your hand. Then cut out the hand shapes. You can do this one by one, or stack a few papers together with an outline of your hand on top. Prepare to glue the handprints together in a circle shape using the pattern red, white and blue. Allow the sides of each hand to overlap. Place the hand -shaped papers in a circle before gluing to be sure they can reach completely around. If they dont reach, either make a smaller circle or cut out more hand shapes. When your wreath is a complete circle, you can glue. Let each hand dry flat before lifting.
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To enter: Send your favorite joke, along with your name, age, hometown and preferred T-shirt size to: myedition@theabingtonjournal.com or The Abington Journal My Edition, 211 South State Street, Clarks Summit, PA, 18411. If your joke is selected and appears on an upcoming My Edition page, youll receive a Swashies stickers gift pack and My Edition T-shirt. You can also enter at the My Edition table at this years Rotary Club of the Abingtons fireworks display July 3 at the Abington Heights Middle School on Newton-Ransom Blvd.
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Place the hand shaped papers in a circle before gluing to be sure they can reach completely around. If they dont reach, make a smaller circle or cut out more hand shapes. When your wreath is a complete circle, you can glue. Use ribbon to make a bow that will allow your wreath to hang. If youd like, use patriotic stickers to decorate. Or, use markers to draw small American flags on a few of the white hands. I hope you like your wreath! Happy Fourth of July! Jennifer Familetti is the Dalton Community Library program coodinator.
Evan Connell, 2, and Caleb Connell, 4, are the winners of Junes My Edition strawberry photo contest. They won a gift certicate, donated by Pallman Farms, good for two quarts of fresh-picked strawberries.
Sound of America
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Abington Heights High School rising junior Carl Maxwell Stewart is excited for the opportunity of a lifetime this summer. The Clarks Summit resident was selected to play clarinet in The Sound of America Honor Band and Chorus. The group will perform a 23-day concert tour of six European countries. Also, a special ceremony Carl Maxwell Stewart will be presented at the Luxembourg-American World War II Military Cemetery on behalf of Americas fallen soldiers. Stewart has been playing the instrument since sixth grade. He also plays the piano and xylophone, but is partial to the clarinet. I can express myself more, he said. He is thankful that his proficiency in music has allowed him great opportunities. Its offered me the advantages of getting to go around the world, he said. The clarinet has taken me a lot of places. Stewart, 15, lived in Florida before moving to Clarks Summit last year. He credited the early instruction from Marissa Dinnino, his music teacher in Florida, for developing his music skills. She started me off on the clarinet and really made me a better player, he said. He has worked with Cheryl Mozdian and Allison Covell during his
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time at Abington Heights. He believes the talent at the school has also helped him hone his skills. There are a lot of good clarinetists, he said. Competition is always great. You can learn from them and they learn from you as well. Stewart was overwhelmed with pride when he learned that he was chosen to represent his country in the band. I was in shock, he said. I didnt know what to do. He is most looking forward to visiting Paris, because of the citys high fashion, and seeing the Eiffel Tower. Stewart is anxious to perform under the direction of Clyde M. Barr, President of North American Music Festivals. I know I can learn a lot from him, he said. I know hes not going to sugarcoat anything. Its always good to hear criticism. As for career goals, Stewart hopes to continue traveling. He also hopes to qualify for a music scholarship. Music wont be my whole life, but I would still like for it to be a big part of it, he said. The teen is inspired by the work of legendary jazz musician Miles Davis. His music is really laid back and creative, Stewart said. His mother, Tandieka, believes the advanced placement music class designed for seniors really challenged her son and helped further develop his skills. It improved his ability to read music and play in tune, she said. As a freshman in Sunrise, Fla., he performed at the Dillard Center for Performing Arts.
A.H. musician ready to tour Europe

Stewart is the son of Carl Stewart and Tandieka McDonald.
Shown are members of The Sound of America Honor Band and Chorus during the 2012 23-day concert tour of six European countries. Abington Heights High School rising junior Carl Maxwell Stewart is excited to participate in this summers program.
ROTARY CLUB OF THE ABINGTONS
Seventy columns of dedication

In October 2007, Rotarian Leah Ducato Rudolph wrote her first column for the Abington Journal. Now some 70 columns later, Leah will retire from writing this column. She has chosen a new Ro t a r y volunteer job. She will be the chair of our dictionary project, p ro v i d i n g Eileen dictionChristian aries to Rotary Club each third columnist grader in our local s c h o o l districts. Leah initiated the column as a means of telling Abington Journal readers about the accomplishments and vision of Rotary. Her columns have always been informative and newsy. Her writing style is clear and inviting. She added interesting pictures of Rotary events and always invited anyone reading the column to come to Rotary meetings, meet local members and join in the good Rotary does. Leah is known best as the librarian of the Abington Community Library. Since 2005, she has developed the library into a community gathering place where computers, videos, games as well as books intrigue library lenders. Toddlers can be found in the Childrens library along with older children, playing with puzzles and LEGOS. Library computers are always in use by students and non-students alike, while magazines and newspapers from far off places, make leisure reading available. Leah has made the library a busy, active place where information and socialization are exchanged. In her many pursuits, she is supported by her husband of 33 years, Dr. Ken Rudolph and her three grown children, Dania, Julia and Michael. She comes prepared for any job. Her degrees are from the University of Pittsburgh. Her masters degree was the first online Library of Science degree, awarded to Leah in 2003. As club members we have all been grateful to Leah for the interesting columns she has written for the Abington Journal these past six years. Leah Ducato Rudolph has put our best Rotary foot forward and invited others to follow those footsteps. The Fourth of July on the Third of July For 25 years, the Rotary Club of the Abingtons has pre sented a spectacular celebration marking our nations independence. On July 3, 2013, once again Rotarians will set up all day at the Abington Heights Middle School, in preparation for the big show in the evening. Vendors selling specialty fun foods will set up temporary grills and wagons to entice revelers to eat summer specialty foods. Lemonade, grilled sausages, hot dogs, hamburgers, fries, popcorn, potato pancakes, cotton candy, ice cream on sticks, are just a few of the many foods available from 5 on. Glow
Gone Fishing
In October 2007, Rotarian Leah Ducato Rudolph wrote her first column for the Abington Journal. Now some 70 columns later, Leah will retire from writing this column.
Children and their families fishing on a sunny Saturday morning, June 29.
he 13th annual Countryside Community Church Fishing Derby was hosted at the pond near the Abington Heights Middle School June 29 in Clarks Summit as a fundraiser for the church. About 153 kids registered for the shing derby to try their luck with catching the largest one. The event also featured face painting, pony rides and rafes, in which the children chose prizes from a table when their number was called. Pony rides were provided by Mary Colombo from Nicholson. Winners of the shing derby are : Walter Kamora, 1st place for catching a 19-inch sh, Chloe Mendicino, 2nd place and Elias Owens, 3rd place.
Shown, are, front row, from left: Winners of the fishing derby from left: Elias Owens, 3rd place; Chloe Mendicino, 2nd place and Walter Kamora, 1st place for catching a 19-inch fish. Back row: Bruce Holden, chairman of the derby and Dave Bird, assistant chairman.
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Rotarian Ed Nuzzaci , chairman of this July Fireworks, said that it takes an army of Rotarians to put this event on from set up on the day of, to clean up on the day after, but every Rotarian is happy to be part of this funfilled night as our gift to the community.
ropes can be purchased to light up the night . The summer air will be filled with music as one of our sponsors, radio station 105 The River, broadcasts from the middle school site. The highlight of the celebration of the Fourth on the Third, is the fireworks, which begin when the sky darkens. A half hour or more of rolling, colorful, blasts of light will delight all in the viewing area. The best seats in the house are close to the middle school. Parking is available on the hillside opposite the school for just $5 per car. This collection helps the Rotary Club defray costs of the fireworks display. Rotarian Ed Nuzzaci , chairman of this event, said that it takes an army of Rotarians to put this event on from set up on the day of, to clean up on the day after, but every Rotarian is happy to be part of this fun filled night as our gift to the community. If you would like to help with the expenses, please send a check to the Rotary Club of the Abingtons, P.O. Box 392, Clarks Summit, PA. 18411. Eileen Christian is a member of the Rotary Club of the Abingtons. She may be reached at 570-563-1171 or eileenchristian1835@gmail. com
Glen Jayne (right) and his son Mason Jayne, 3, both from Zionsville. Mason got his face painted of Spiderman and won a toy from a raffle at the derby. Ron Jackson, left, from Falls fishing with his grandson Lance Aileo, 7, from Chesterfield, Va.
Countryside Conservancy begins the bidding

Corey Kelly
WAVERLY An auction that includes getaways to areas of natural beauty will help support efforts to preserve local beauty. Countryside Conservancy Executive Director William Kern said the groups 14th annual auction In The Woods July 13 will offer attendees a description of the work at hand. We wanted to give some substance as to what the auction supports, Kern said about the title of the event. Countryside Conservancys mission is to conserve the lands and waters in the Tunkhannock Creek Watershed for the past, present and future. The Waverly Country Club will host the event at 6 p.m. Tickets are $100 with all proceeds going to support the Trolley Trail Project, a program designed to construct a 3-mile non-motorized trail from Clarks Summit to Dalton. Construction on this begins this year and plans include an opening to the public in the near future. The auction will feature both live and silent bid-
ding, the former utilizing the standard paddle route, while the latter will introduce a Mobile app, or application software, specically tailored for the event known as BidPal. This app allows patrons to bid anytime, anywhere at the auction via their smartphone as well as notify of bid status even including when theyve been outbid. No worries to those attending without smartphones, a team with iPads will be available to assist. For those out of town, the option to participate remotely is available; just include a cell phone number in the R.S.V.P. and the link to join the auction will be provided. A variety of items are up for bid with no set theme amongst them and include: one- week beach house rental in September in Lewes, Del.; four-night stay at Bainbridge Island cottage, Puget Sound, Wash.; an iPad mini; Private Explorers Yoga Outing for 8-10 people
A four-night stay at a cottage on Bainbridge Island, , Puget Sound, Washington is among items up for bid at the Countryside Conservancy auction.
from Jaya Yoga in Clarks Summit; lots of gift baskets and more. Also included are live music and cocktails and dinner. Marko Marcinko, who typically specializes in jazz, and his band
Music for Models are the musicians of choice for the evening. Despite his usual preference, Marcinko had this to say about the band we play a wide variety of music and try to include a little something for every-
one. Kern encouraged all to participate in this event and reminded those who have not received an invitation to R.S.V.P. by phone at 570-9456995 to reserve a spot.
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Cutting the ribbon on a new parking lot at the Abington Community Library are Friends of the Abington Community Library Leah Ducato Rudolph, Library director, Jan McCabe, Library Trustee, Mike Tammaro, Friends President, and Jim Klein.
Friends donate funds for library lot

A ribbon cutting on a new parking lot at the Abington Community Library took place recently. The cost of the new lot was completely underwritten by funds donated by the Friends of the Abington Community Library, raised through their semi-annual book sales.
Second part of COLTS fare increase begins

The County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS) implemented the second part of its fare increase July 1. A one-way cash fare is now $1.75; a Day Pass is now $4; 31-day pass is $56; a 31-day student pass is $28; a JARC pass is now $28; a 10-ride adult pass is $15.75; a 10-ride student pass is $7.85; and a transfer is now 75 cents. Seniors ages 65 and older ride still free with a Senior ID Card. A complete list of fares is listed on the COLTS Web site,
www.coltsbus.com. COLTS staff were at the bus hub in the 100 block of Wyoming Avenue July 1 with schedules and applications for Senior ID Cards. The #12 Jessup and the #52 Carbondale schedules have slight changes to their timetables and routes. The #34/35 Keyser Valley schedule has one change to its Saturday schedule elimination of the former 5:18 p.m. nal inbound trip.
Name: Nutmeg Age: 8 months old Sex: Female About me: Im excited about people, grass, pine cones and everything that life has to offer. Im good with other dogs and cats and housebroken. Remember to contact the Grifn Pond Animal Shelter at 586.3700 if your pet is lost or goes astray. Adopters age 60 and older may adopt any of the senior animals at a cost of $10. The Grifn Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Grifn Pond Rd., South Abington Township, is open for the adoption of pets from noon to 4:30 p.m., daily. Wish list items are always appreciated, especially cat litter, canned dog food and paper towels. ADOPT A CAGE Adopt a cage at the Grifn Pond Animal Shelter for one month and your $20 donation will go toward care and feeding of the animal in that cage for the month you choose. A card will be placed on the cage identifying the sponsor for that month. Send the following information Adopt-A-Cage information, including name, address, city, state and zip, phone number, sponsorship month, choice of dog, cat or small animal cage, and how you would like your sponsor card to appear, along with $20 per cage to The Grifn Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Grifn Pond Rd., Clarks Summit, PA 18411. Adopt-A-Cage can also be done via PayPal or credit card.
Music at the lake spans generations

Lakeside Concerts head into second week
Mary Chuff
After the opening night of the Lakeside Concert Series, the Abington Area Joint Recreation Board is gearing up for another night of music, food and community. Following the success of last weeks concert, held June 26 at Hillside Park, formerly known as the Abington Area Community Park, the sponsors and volunteers are ready for the next installment of the inaugural concert series. Both Fidelity Bank and Quandel Construction Group, Inc. are providing sponsorship for this evenings concert. The Abington Lions are preparing refreshments to be sold during festivities. Last week the Lions offerings featured all homemade items, from lemon and cherry pastries, to chicken spiedie sandwiches with herb mayonnaise and summer salads, in addition to burgers and hot dogs and other items. Joann Marsili, the vice president and marketing and sales director for Fidelity Bank, said the recreation board contacted Trip Crowley about the possibility of Fidelity Bank sponsoring the concert. Crowley is the branch manager in Clarks Summit for Fidelity Bank. Marsili said Crowley made a big recommendation that Fidelity sponsor a week of the Lakeside concerts. But this is not the rst time Fidelity Bank is getting involved with the recreation board. Marsili said the bank was involved with the building of one of the elds at Hillside Park. She added that the bank is very interested in making sure theyre [the AAJRB] as successful as they can be. This year is the rst time the recreation board is hosting a concert series, and Marsili said it is really important to support events that involve many members of the community. She added that events like the concert series bring the community together. Kristy Jamison, a recreation board volunteer, has been creating the graphics and branding for the concert series. She created promotional materials, such as the billboard
retro rocket will perform July 3 at the Lakeside Concert series at Lake eston Wilson.
Christine horton of Clarks Green, watches the concert with her ninemonth- old, Coraline.
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Bre reynolds of Factoryville, featured photographer at the event; tim sheffler, member of the abington area Joint recreation Board and sharon Burke, Coordinator of photographer on display throughout the concert series.
advertising the series. Jamison rst began volunteering for the recreation board when she was a student at Marywood University, and she helped the board with branding for various aspects of Hillside Park, such as the dog park. Jamison said Diane Vietz, the recreation board vice chair and architect of the Lakeside Concert series, once again called upon her to create promotional materials and graphics for the event. However, this week, Jamison will be expanding her role in the series by interviewing Retro Rocket, tonights featured band. The interview will be aired on Electric City TV, a local channel. Jamison said that the series has something to offer for every member of the community because the bands playing at the concerts represent a variety of genres. She added that the concerts are unique in that they occur midweek. I think its a really great event, Jamison spenser Jones, 10, of Clarks summit reaches to dip his said of the concert fishing line into the lake, while randy Bonitz, 11, of Clarks summit watches. series.
Music duo, asialena and John entertain the crowd from the bandshell at hillside Park during the June 26 free concert, the first in a series this summer.
July 3, Retro Rocket; July 10, Double Cross; July 17, Mace in Dickson Acoustic Trio; July 24, Tom Rogo Duo; July 31 Coal Town Rounders; August 7, Senator John Blake and Friends; August 14, The Wannabees Duo; August 21, Two Minute Warning and August 28, The Fab Three. Concert Series sponsors: Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority, Fidelity Bank and Penn Security Bank. Band sponsors: Abington Youth Soccer League, Everything Natural, Field Turf, Friends of Senator John Blake, Highland Associates, Joyce Electrical, Inc., Oliver, Price & Rhodes, Quandel Construction Group, Inc. Media sponsors: The Abington Journal, ECTV, Lamar Advertising, 94.3 FM The Talker, 105 The River. Largest Concert Series Sponsor is The Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area, who awarded a grant offered by LHVA in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the National Park Service.
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L.T.board approves budget; reviews high school handbook

Ben Freda
FACTORYVILLE - At the Lackawanna Trail school board meeting, June 24, assistant principal Dr. Mark Murphy offered a presentation about the high school handbook. He started with overarching goals. My overarching goals were to make sure its a user-friendly document (the handbook) and information could be located in a timely and efcient manner, he said. My second goal is to make sure it was vertically aligned with the elementary center. Murphys other goals: to insure the handbook is current with the needs of the building as well as clear and concise. He organized the document into six sections.
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The sections were rst and foremost the high school policies, discipline and decorum, academics, extracurricular activities, guidance and student records and then nally, any forms included in this document. Murphy mentioned additions to the handbook including a drug and alcohol policy, a bullying policy in the discipline section, an educational trips policy and a weapons policy. He and principal John Rushefski changed certain level 2 offenses, cheating and bullyinginto level 3 offenses. Murphy also mentioned the principals letter. Mr. Rushefski and I will draft that (principals letter) after hopefully you (board) approve this document in the month of July before it gets sent out to students, he said. It will address current needs and things we want
to draw the students attention to. Rushefski said, This effort that you saw tonight in terms of Dr. Murphy putting this together started July 1, 2012. Rushefski added, whats in print is whats in practice. Later in the meeting, board member Carol Selwood motioned to approve the high school handbook. Board member David Thorne seconded it. The board agreed 8-0. In other business, president Ned Clarke motioned that the Lackawanna Trail budget of $19,240,555 be approved for the 2013-14 scal year and that a copy of the budget be included with the ofcial minutes of the meeting. Board member Selwood seconded this motion. The board agreed 8-0. Also, the board appointed Lauren McNamara
longterm substitute elementary position for the rst semester of 2013-14. Kelly Carey as school psychologist at a salary of $70,000 as stipulated in the Act 93 Agreement; and Rachel Sapio as temporary professional elementary special education teaching position at a salary of $51,810 Step 1, Masters column as stipulated in the collective bargaining agreement. The board accepted Lynne Symons resignation as elementary secretary;.Andrew Kettels resignation as head boys basketball coach and Michael Shields resignation as assistant boys basketball coach. Susan Robinson was appointed head boys and girls volleyball coach, each with a stipend of $3,050 as stipulated in the collective bargaining agreement, pending receipt of one clearance.
AREA COLLEGE GRADUATES

Azusa Pacic University Clarks Summit resident David Brumeld graduated from Azusa Pacic University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business: Economics May 4. Lebanon Valley College Brianna M. McGoff, Dalton, was among more than 370 students to graduate from Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Saturday, May 11. Commencement ceremonies, held in the LVC Gymnasium, included an address by Dr. Philip Benesch, associate professor of political science and winner of the 2012 Thomas Rhys Vickroy Award for teaching. McGoff earned a bachelor of arts degree in music business. McGoff is a graduate of Lackawanna Trail High School. Luzerne County Community College Associate in Applied Science Laura Jozefowicz, Clarks Summit; Sarah Kiwak, Falls; Jared Lindner, Falls; Curtis Neuhausel, Dalton; and Hydie Youells, South Abington Township. Associate in Science Samuel Cosminski, Dalton; Arjun Dalsania, Clarks Summit; and Joshua Lewis, Falls. Millersville University of Pennsylvania The following area residents were among the 1,110 students who graduated from Millersville University of Pennsylvania during the spring 2013 undergraduate commencement ceremony held May 18 . Jillian Pagnotti, of South Abington Twp., earned a BA degree in Art. Stephan Sheaffer, of Scott Township.,earned a BS degree in Applied Engineering And Technology Management. Jean Weber, of Clarks Summit, earned a BSE degree in Social Studies History.
Leadership Lackawanna honored its 2013 Core Program Graduates June 20 at a Celebration of Leadership dinner and graduation ceremony at Scranton Cultural Center at Masonic Temple, Scranton. L e a d e r s h i p Lackawannas 10-month Core program engaged 28 professionals more deeply in the greater Scranton area, broadened their social network, and increased their overall knowledge of the community. Participants met key business and community leaders as they received an overview of Lackawanna Countys history and culture, economic and political structures, community events, civic groups, recreational activities and nonprot organizations. Sessions were held one weekday per month for ten months at various locations. Class participants were assigned to complete various community service projects that addressed a need and resulted in a tangible end product. As Class Leader of the Year, Robbie Risley, from Quadrant EPP, exemplied the desired outcomes of Leadership Lackawanna program through his actions. He serves as an inspiration and role model for the other members within the class. This years 2013 Alumni of the Year Award was presented to Lindsey R. Loss. Loss works at Chamberlin and Reinheimer Insurers. This award recognized Loss for her experience helping the community and Leadership Lackawanna as well as having a level of accomplishment in her profession. The Leadership Lackawanna Legacy Award was presented to both Austin Burke of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce and Dr. Edward Boehm Jr., former president of Keystone College, for their visionary leadership and commitment to excellence. Both recipients have made a lasting impact on the organization and the region. In particular, Burke is a founding member of the Leadership organization and Boehm has been a stronger supporter and has helped advance the organization forward. The 2013 Leadership Lackawanna Core Program graduates include: Kenneth Adams, Prudential Retirement Chelsea E. Barrows, AXA Equitable Daniel C. Bosse, Procter & Gamble
Leadership Lackawanna honored its 2013 Core Program Graduates June 20 at a Celebration of Leadership dinner and graduation ceremony at Scranton Cultural Center at Masonic Temple, Scranton.
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The Leadership Lackawanna Legacy Award was presented to both Austin Burke of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce and Dr. Edward Boehm Jr., former president of Keystone College. Shown, from left, are: Nicole A Barber, Leadership Lackawanna administrator, Lisa Hall-Zielinski, Dr. Edward Boehm Jr. and Regina Boehm.
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June 27, 2013 Robert J. Richter, 83, of Dalton, died Thursday morning, June 27, at the Gino Merli Veterans Center in Scranton. He was the husband of Arlene Kruchinski Richter. Born in Honesdale, he was the son of the late John and Mary Roberts Richter. He attended school in Honesdale and in Conshohocken. Robert enlisted in the Air Force for ground communication at Stewart Air Force Base on Long Island, N.Y. where he spent two years and then was transferred to Mitchell Air Force Base for three years. He was a very talented cabinet maker for more than 50 years, making ne furniture. He was known for excellent restoration. He has furniture in every state except for Hawaii and North Dakota. He was honored to have two sets of chairs in the White House; one set in the small red room and one set in the small blue room. He also had a large clock on display in the Smithsonian Institute. He attended St. Mary Magdalene Church in Honesdale, St. Johns Church and our Lady of the Abingtons. He loved children and talking to people when he volunteered as a conductor for more than eight years on the Stourbridge Line in Honesdale. He loved
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June 22, 2013 Edith Ziesemer, 94, of Scott Twp., died Saturday morning, June 22, at the VNA Hospice Unit at Community Medical Center in Scranton. She was the wife of the late Willard Ziesemer, who died in 1975. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late John and Edith Jones Regan. She was a graduate of Central High School in Scranton. She was a member of the Clarks Green United Methodist Church. Edith enjoyed sewing and crocheting and was very proud to have received second place overall at the Bloomsburg Fair for her afghan, and also rst place at the Scott Township Grange Fair several years ago. She was an excellent cook and baker; she enjoyed doing both for her family and friends. Edith was noted for her rice pudding. Surviving is a son Willard and wife Pamela, a grandson Mark and wife Lynn, a granddaughter Kristin Shope and husband Richard, six greatgrandchildren, Stephanie, Terra, Holly, Gabrielle, and Zachary Ziesemer, and Emily Shope, also a great- great- grandson Alexander Spencer, all of Scott Township. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a grandson Dale
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June 26, 2013 The Reverend Robert (Bob) Haynes London Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, pastor and teacher, died at home June 26, surrounded in love with his family by his side. Bob lived a full and participatory life despite recent challenges with a chronic pulmonary illness. Born in Tulsa, Okla. in 1931, he was the son of the late Robert Haynes London Sr. and Wanda Joy (Folks) London. He and his wife, Nancy Joyce (Park) London were celebrating their 55th year of marriage this year. Bob was ordained in 1956 by the Presbyterian Church USA. He earned his B.A. from the University of Tulsa and a Bachelors of Divinity and Masters of Theology from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, Ill. As a pastor and church educator he served churches in Detroit, Mich. (1956-1961), Warren, Mich. (19611965), Washington, Pa. (1968-1975) and New Kensington, Pa. (19751978). For the 18 years prior to his retirement, he served as the Christian Education Consultant for the churches of the Lehigh and Lackawanna Presbyteries in the Synod of the Trinity, Presbyterian Church USA (1978-1996). In this capacity, he also served as the staff consultant for Camp Lackawanna in Tunkhannock and Camp Brainerd in Stroudsburg. Bob was a patient, humble and loving man, whose sharp wit and sense of humor kept all entertained. Bobs holy mission was to make friends. His creativity, energy and kindness infused all that he did. He mentored and shaped the lives of many through his patient teaching. He encouraged and catalyzed people into action, working with them to bring his ideas to life, and bringing great joy to children of all races, beliefs An additional joy during retirement was leading worship services for residents of the Abington Manor. Hospice of the Sacred Heart provided Bob with excellent care during the latter stages of his life. Bobs family is very appreciative of the compassion and thoughtfulness of the Sacred Heart staff members. He is survived by his sister, Donna Costantino of East Lansing, Mich.; wife Nancy Joyce London; three children, Dr. Wendy Beth London and wife Theresa Williams of Natick Mass., the Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Kenneth London and wife Linda of Tulsa, Okla. and Susan London Edson and husband Joseph of Moseley, Va.; three grandsons, Alexander Robert London, Connor William Edson and Radley Joseph Edson, and a niece and two nephews. A memorial service will be held July 13, at 4 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 300 School St., Clarks Summit, with services by Rev. Virginia Miner and Rev. Roger Grifth, and a dinner to follow in the church fellowship hall. The family will receive friends at the church from 2:30 until 3:30 p.m. Interment will be private at a later date in the Clarks Green Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Service and online condolences may be sent to www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome. com. In lieu of owers, memorial donations can be made to The Robert London Kids to Camp Fund, to provide Christian enrichment opportunities, including scholarships to attend camps and conferences, to children, youth and young adults. Checks should made payable to the First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit, PA (300 School Street, Clarks Summit, PA 18411), including a notation to direct the funds to The Robert London Kids to Camp Fund.
sports, especially football and baseball. He favored the Nittany Lions. Robert played semi- pro baseball in his younger years. The family would like to thank the staff at the Gino Merli Veterans Center for the wonderful care and compassion they gave Robert during his stay. Surviving are seven children Kath Ann Hunt, Robert J. Richter Jr., Kevin Richter and wife Marsheila, Timothy Richter, Stephen Richter and companion Gigi, Mary Ellen Greth and husband Leonard, and Susan McGinty and husband Mick; 12 grandchildren, two great -grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He also had three brothers, Donald Richter, Fred, Richter and John Richter and wife Marie To sign the online guestbook go to www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome. com.
Ziesemer, April 2011, and also her last surviving brother John Regan, 99, who died in March 2013. Edith and John were the last surviving of 15 children. A graveside service will be held on July 10, 4 p.m. at Abington Hills Cemetery, Morgan Hwy. S. Abington Twp., with services by Rev. Brent Stouffer, Pastor of the Clarks Green United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions to the Clarks Green United Methodist Church, 119 Glenburn Rd., Clarks Green 18411, or VNA Hospice, 310 Delaware Ave., Olyphant PA 18447. Her family would like to thank VNA Hospice for their compassion during her stay and also the United Methodist Church, Clarks Green for their many visits by parishioners and pastor. To sign the online guest book, go to www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome.com.
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June 28, 2013 Leonard J. Keller Sr., Newton Township died Friday morning, June 28, at home surrounded by his family. His wife is the former Bonnie Smith, the couple married on November 30, 1963. Born in Jamaica, N.Y. he was the son of the late Gustave and Mabel Neisham Keller. He was self-employed throughout his life working alongside his sons as a farmer and a truck driver. He was a resident of Newton Township since he was two years old. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Clarks Summit. Len enjoyed gardening, farming, trucking, owers and NASCAR; but most of all spending time with his grandchildrn and friends. Also surviving are two sons, Leonard J. Keller Jr. and his wife Joan, and Richard Keller and his wife Heidi; ve grandchildren, Ashley, Erica, Trever and Tess Keller and Tara Bebb; two greatgrandchildren, Camrynn Albrecht and Brayden
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June 26, 2013 Emma Marie Dixon, infant daughter of Allison Matcheson and Sam Dixon, died Wednesday, June 26, at Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton. Surviving are maternal grandparents Kevin Matcheson, Gloria Wormuth and husband Bryan and paternal grandfather Stanley Dixon and several aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by paternal grandmother Debbie Dixon. A funeral service will be held Thursday July 4 at 7 p.m. from the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home & Cremation Svc., 418 S. State St. Clarks Summit Pa. 18411.
Keller all of Newton Township; three brothers, Robert Keller, Newton Township, Kenny Keller, Fort Collins, Colo.rado, and Steve Keller, Bristol, Tenn.. The family would like to express a special thank you to Hospice of the Sacred Heart as well the Pallman and Miller families. To sign the online guestbook please visit www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 340 Montage Mountain Rd Moosic, PA 18507.
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June 28, 2013 Bonnie Brooke Hopkins, 72, of Dalton, died Friday morning, June 28, at Geisinger Community Medical center in Scranton after a short but brave battle with cancer. She was the wife of Robert W. Hopkins. The couple would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary September 14, 2013. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Mildred Clegg Fletcher. She was a 1958 graduate of Abington Heights High School. Bonnie enjoyed the outdoors and could always be found working in her yard. Bonnie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and loved nothing more than spending time with her grandchildren and family. She was an amazing person who loved life no matter what she was doing and always had a smile on her face. Her granddaughters loved her dearly and will never forget the unconditional love and special bond they shared together. The family would like to thank the Cardiac ICU Unit at Geisinger Community Care Center for the wonderful care and compassion during her ill-
and abilities. He had the ability to transform selfabsorbed college students into a capable church camp staff. His creative insights and leadership led to the development of an event he called, The Joy of Sharing Christmas, a Disney-like tour of activities and experiences of holiday fellowship for families and children with disabilities, held annually at the Church of the Covenant in Washington, Pa., starting in 1969 and continuing well after he left the area in 1975. A similar joy celebration was held in the former Oppenheim store, Scranton; with the support and cooperation of many Presbyterian congregations in Scranton, several thousand children and their families beneted. In collaboration with Mister Fred Rogers, he was the coordinator for the International Year of the Child celebration at Grove City College in 1979, featuring a large childrens choir with representation from across the state of Pennsylvania. He led mission trips to Alaska and West Virginia, participated in leadership of the Presbyterian Youth Triennium and Synod School and provided support and counseling to men in prison. He was a vocal and successful advocate for persons with disabilities throughout his career. During his retirement, Bob continued to give back to the community, volunteering as a translator and tutor for seasonal farm workers in the Scranton area, and helping others to befriend the workers and their families.
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ness. Also surviving are two sons Mark, Clarks Summit, and Robert and wife, Tunkhannock; a daughter Brooke Keisling and her husband Matt, Clarks Summit, ve grandchildren Hunter, Aaron and Garrett Hopkins and Linley and Paige Keisling She was preceded in death by a brother Gene Fletcher. A funeral service and interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to the Grifn Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Grifn Pond Rd. S. Abington Twp. 18441. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 418 S. State St. Clarks Summit Pa. 18411. To sign the online guestbook go to www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome.com.
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June 23, 2013 David Alan Gardner, 64, Clarks Summit, died Sunday, June 23, doing what he loved best, riding his motorcycle. He suffered fatal injuries when his motorcycle was struck by a deer. He was transported to Geisinger Wyoming Valley. Born November 13, 1948, in Ridgway, he was the son of Thelma (Bennett) Gardner, Clarks Summit and the late Charles John Gardner. He was a 1966 graduate of Dunmore High School. He and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War as a helicopter mechanic. He was a heavy equipment operator and a proud member of International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 542. He had a passion for his motorcycles and especially enjoyed riding with his canine best friend, Charles, seated proudly in his very own sidecar. He made an annual pilgrimage with friends to visit the Vietnam Memorial Wall, Washington, D.C. Daves spirit will live in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. Also surviving are two
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daughters, Greta Luong and husband, Anthony, Dickson City; and Jennifer Toomey and companion, Paul Aigeldinger, Blakely; three sisters, his twin, Diane Zeiss and husband, Kirk, Clarks Summit; Rev. Nancy Shute and husband, Richard, Brockway and Mary Ellen Galdieri and companion, George Harris, Scranton; several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, 2600 Virginia Ave. NW, Suite 104, Washington, DC 20037; or Grifn Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Grifn Pond Road, Clarks Summit, PA 18411. To send an online condolence, visit www.jennings calvey. com.
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FACTORYVILLE A traffic light will be installed at the entrance of Keystone College on Route 6 and 11, with the project scheduled to be bid out in 2014. The cost will be split between the college and PennDOT. Keystone also has indicated it may pay for maintenance costs, Factoryville Borough Manager Mary Ellen Buckbee said at the June council meeting. Buckbee recently met with college officials and another meeting is scheduled. But nothing has been finalized, she said, referring to the maintenance costs. Keystone requested the light and the bids will be accepted by PennDOT. The only other light in the borough is also on Route 6 and 11, about a block away from the college. In a separate matter, 19 Andersen 200 vinyl windows have been installed on the top two floors of the borough building at a cost of $9,500. The work was done by Northern Exterior, which submitted the low bid. They gave us a really good deal, Buckbee said. Councilman Dan Engler added the
cost and the work were excellent. The windows come with a limited lifetime warranty. Thats a very important part of it, said President Charles Wrobel. Engineer Robert Doble of Reilly Associates updated council on projects in the borough. They include work on Lindley Avenue, Watkins Street, Mathewson Terrace and several curb cuts that need to be completed at the borough building and on Riverside Drive. Vice President Tom Davis said Mathewson Terrace is in terrible condition. He said he will look into available funding for the road projects, and Mathewson should be a priority. Doble said Watkins Street would cost $70,000 to pave. Its an expensive job, he told council, but added that there will be more liquid fuels money available if the state budget passes. Doble also suggested combining the projects in order to get lower pricing on liquid fuels. Council will further look into the matter. Council also approved the purchase of a second air conditioner for the borough building. The cost is about $300.
Factoryville resident inducted into Beta Beta Beta

Brittney C. Morse of Factoryville, was inducted into Beta Beta Beta at Lebanon Valley College. Tri Beta, the Biology Department honor society, is a society for students, particularly undergraduates, dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientic research. Morse is a sophomore psychobiology major and graduate of Lackawanna Trail High School.

In addition, 167 baskets were donated after Kiryluk put a message about the event on social media website, Facebook. While she is unsure of the total amount raised, Kiryluk said her daughter counted $10,000 in $20 bills alone. It was unbelievable, she said. Donations can be sent to: Peoples Bank P.O. Box 346, Nicholson PA 18446 Kiryluk added that Lackawanna Trail High School senior English teacher and Athletic Director Harry Powell volunteered for the dunk tank. According to Kiryluk, donations came from far beyond the Nicholson area. Alice Stuffle | Abington Journal One of their daughters works at Sams Club and they donated Philip Mattes, 16, of Nicholson, at a fundraiser held June 23 baskets, she said. People were at the Nicholson Carnival Grounds to help defray medical costs for the Lindsey family. here from Hop Bottom.
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From page 1A The couple has owned Lindseys Variety Store, 74 Main St. Nicholson, for the past 40 years. Their four daughters: Wendy, Johanna, Laura, and Briana, helped at the event. The fundraiser featured entertainment, games, a dunk tank, basket rafes and food. Nicholson Bridge and Lindsey Variety T-shirts were also on sale. Kiryluk was overjoyed by the show of support at the event. It was one of the most wonderful experiences Ive ever been through, Kiryluk said. Everyone was so generous and kind. Every bit of food and all of the prizes were donated.
Christina Chermak takes a dip in the dunk tank at a fundraiser held June 23 at the Nicholson Carnival Grounds to help defray medical costs for the Lindsey family.
Classic Properties secures property in Clarks Summit

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Front row, from left, are: Owen Lisk (First Place), Jackson Pieretti and Cole Patterson. Second row: Lillian Rejrat, Ragan Poplawski, Sophia Weidner, Leah Levan, Isabella Coleman (Second Place). Third row: Taylor Vlassis, Samantha Gregory (Third Place), Paige Hyde, Lizzy Rothwell, Mikenna Lee, Meredith Zrowka. Back: Barry Singer.
Artists host annual showcase in Fleetville

The Art Room at the Fleetville Community Center recently hosted its 20th annual art show. Displayed were a variety of media including pencil, charcoal, watercolors, pastels and acrylic. The student artists include residents of Dalton, Nicholson and Fleetville. This years show was especially well attended by local residents, family and friends. The work was judged by local artist Joe Kluck and ribbons were awarded. Classes are taught by Barry Singer on Wednesdays in Fleetville. This project is supported by a Lackawanna County municipality mini-grant for the arts. Registration is now being taken for September. For further information visit www.barrysartroom.com
Classic Properties purchased an ofce building in Clarks Summit that will embark the company into the fruitful future it has always dreamed of, according to owner Steven Farrell. After 10 years at a previous location, Classic Properties will relocate its Corporate & Sales Ofce to what Farrell described as a more convenient area in Clarks Summit. Previously located on Northern Boulevard, South Abington Township, the company has purchased a 4,000 square foot ofce building at 324 State Street, directly across from Our Lady of Snows Church. Also included with the purchase is the parking lot located at the back of the building. Were very excited to be moving to the heart of downtown, Farrell said. The building, location and ample parking that come with it made it the perfect choice for us. Weve been looking at properties for a few months, so I moved quickly when I learned this was available. Its really the perfect building. Right now plans for the building are to completely redo the interior and exterior in preparation for its opening in September. The brick exterior will stay, but the surrounding frames are set to be painted white, along with new doors installed. The interior will receive a total overhaul, making it completely unrecognizable as a former Benetton store. Plans to start the work will begin in July, continuing into August, with a set date to nish and open shop in September, according to Farrell. The interior is wide open so we can tailor it to meet our agents and clients needs, Farrell added. . When asked about the future, Farrell said the plans are to be stationed at this location for the next 20 years and beyond; with a 2-year-old son to provide for and put through college and the location of which he has always dreamed, Farrell said he promises to be in this for the long run. Additionally, Classic Properties has 95 agents across their four other ofces in Tunkhannock, Kingston, Moscow and Mt. Pocono, according to Farrell. He said it is consistently ranked as one of the largest independently-owned brokerages in the U.S. by REAL Trends, Inc., a communications and consulting company based in Denver, Colo.
Classic Properties owner Steven Farrell announced the company has purchased a 4,000 square foot office building at 324 State Street, Clarks Summit.
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From page 1A thing to see him go. Abington Heights girls basketball would never be the same. Beth Florey, of Clarks Summit, who approached the board with the suggestion of adding lacrosse teams to the districts sports program as a self- funded sport last meeting, returned to report 91 students, including 26 girls, at the high school showed interest in the proposed sport. We formed a parents booster club and raised about $2,200 through pledges from businesses, she said. Florey and Bonnie Janus, also of Clarks Summit, researched the topic and found that it would cost between $8,000-9,000 to run a lacrosse program on
Shown, from left: Lauren Stanton (Second Place), Instructor Barry Singer, Grace Wetzel (Best watercolor/ drawing), Noah Coleman (Third place). Absent from photo: Cassandra Brown (first place) and Kollin Bickelman (best portrait).
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From page 1A chart. He and the other soldiers sat in the gallery. We were sitting around with nothing to do. We were asked if we wanted to go to the trials, he said. The dentist became friends with many pilots. They would take me everywhere. I saw Brussels, Rome, France, Venice. I had a picnic, he recalled. He also saw one of the homes of Adolf Hitler called the Eagles Nest. The captain received the World War ll Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medical and Meritorious Service Unit Plaque. His military uniform is on display at the dental museum at the College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas. After the war, Saccone
opened a dental office at Maple Street in Scranton where he practiced for 52 years. He became involved in many dental organizations: president of the Pennsylvania Dental Society and then president of the Pennsylvania Academy of General Dentistry, two state dental societies. He also served as president of the Scranton District Dental Society and president and secretary of the Third District Dental Society which served nine counties. He served many years as delegate to the annual session of the American Dental Society. His involvement with other organizations is extensive. He served on the board of the United Way of Lackawanna County and as president of
the Purple Club at the University of Scranton. He served on the board of directors for the Catholic Youth Center and Scranton Chamber of Commerce. Saccone received an honorary doctor of science degree from The University of Scranton in 1991. The Dr. Nicholas D. Saccone Presidential Scholarship at the University is named in his honor. Today, Saccone resides at the Clarks Summit Senior Living Center. There he enjoys using his computer, viewing websites and receiving emails.
a yearly basis. Janus added that co-ed teams have been formed at North Pocono and Crestwood. The biggest challenge we face comes under Title IX, Mahon said. Currently in our interscholastic athletic program, we have 388 boys participating while we have 287 girls, and there are three more boys teams than there are girls squads. We have a disparity not only in numbers but also in opportunities. I think at this point to consider the creation of a boys team only is unwise. In light of our circumstances, it would be reasonable to consider a girls lacrosse team. Mahon talked with Principal Pamela Murray about ways to possibly accommodate both boys and girls in an intramural
context. Board President Cathy Hardaway agreed to continue the talk of a possibly adding lacrosse teams at a later time. In other business: Board member Michele Tierney reported that the AEIO had a summer meeting and approved the purchase of six additional overhead
projectors for all of the elementary schools and middle school and high school. The purchasing price will be over $30,000 and they will be installed before the start of the next school year. The board re-appointed Louise Brzuchalski as Treasurer and Michele Tierney as Secretary.
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VISUAL ARTS/ PERFORMING ARTS Lakeside Wednesday Concerts, Wednesdays from now through Aug. 28 at Hillside Park on Winola Road from 6 p.m. - dusk. There will be food and free music. Every week, a different band will perform. Photography by Marty Straub and Jakub Jasinski, through July 31 at the Abington Community Library. Fine art photography by two regional artists for all ages. Wyoming Seminary PAI Student Solo and Chamber Recital, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 30 and August 2 at the Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston at 7:30 p.m. Cost: free. Info: 270.2186. Serenity in Print Photographs by Michael Pryle, Camerawork Gallery, in the Marquis Gallery, 515 Cener Street, Scranton. Opening reception is July 5, 6 - 8:20 p.m., with the exhibit running from July 5 to 20. The gallery is open Monday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pryle is a nature and wildlife photographer from Coopersburg, and is a juried member with the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. Most recently, his work was exhibited at the Olympus Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, and the Chase Center in Wilmington, Delaware. Free to the public. LITERARY ARTS Writers Group, for ages 18 and up, at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m., ongoing. All genres and levels of writing welcome. Cost: Free. Info: 996.1500. STACKS Writing Group, at The Vintage/ Morning Glory Cafe, 326 Spruce St., Scranton, every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Info: emailstacks w r i t i n gg ro u p @ g m a i l . com. ARTS, CRAFTS AND MORE Open Studio and Portfolio Prep, July 9, 16, 23 and 30, at the Dietrich in downtown Tunkhannock, from 7 8:30 p.m. For ages 13 to adult. Students of all levels of experience will have the opportunity to work at their own pace with the medium of their choice, whether it be pottery, sculpture, drawing or painting. Instructor Steve Colley will also teach students how to create a portfolio to showcase their work for college, professional or personal reasons. Cost: $15 per class or $60 for four classes. Register/ info: 996.1500. Anthracite Heritage Museum Camp, July 16 - 19 at the Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum rain or shine. Boys and girls, ages 7 -12 years of age will learn about the heritage and history of coal, canals and railroads through stories, crafts, snacks, special guests, music and handson activities. Conducted by professional staff and volunteers. Cost: $50 (includes all snacks and supplies). Enrollment is limited. Reservations / info: 963.4804.
Dietrich Theater More Than the Movies with Erica Rogler

It is hard to believe that it is already J u l y . Summer is just y- Erica Rogler ing by! Last week campers creativity abounded at the Dietrich with our Kid TV and Digital Arts camps. In Kid TV camp, students learned all about developing a TV style webisode from directing to shooting news segments, to creating zany commercials and weather reports. Students added sound and visual effects and also learned how to edit the broadcast. In Digital Art Camp, students created cartoons, developed LEGO animation movies, learned how to morph images and more. Summer camp fun will continue next week at the Dietrich with Monsters Art School: Theatre and Visual Arts Camp. During this camp, which will be held July 8 through 12 from 10 a.m. to noon, students ages ve to 12 will create their own monster characters and a monster play. The group will also use their amazing imaginations to create costumes, artwork, a set and monster gadgets. At the end of the week, students will present a casual performance for family and friends lled with fun, scary and silly creatures. Admission is $60. For more information or to sign-up, call the Dietrich at 570-9961500. The following week, July 15 19, students ages ve to 12 will have an opportunity to create masterpieces in Trash to Treasures Camp. Instructor Steve Colley will show students how to create unique 3-D collages out of recycled household items. It will be a great opportunity for young inventors to brainstorm unique ways to make green art. Admission is $60 for the week, and classes will be held from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to learn more or to register for this camp or other Dietrich Theater camps including Despicable You: Theatre and Visual Arts Camp, Art Explorers Camp and Your Epic Journey Theatre and Visual Arts Camp. If you are looking for an activity that the whole family can take part in, be sure to join us Saturday, July 20 from 1 to 8 p.m. for Tunkhannocks River Day in Riverside Park. This day will be full of live music, kayak demos, nature exhibits, farm vendors, a zoo mobile, activities for kids and more. River Day is a free rain-or-shine event. A new component of River Day is the Volunteer Spirit Trail Walk, which will be held at Tunkhannocks Iroquois Trail. Check-in time starts at 10 a.m. on July 20 at the Gathering Place next to the Tunkhannock Little League Park on Sunnyside Road. The walk starts at 10:30 a.m. and you can walk as much or as little as you like. Admission is $10 per adult and children to age 15 are free. All proceeds will be donated to purchase playground equipment for Tunkhannocks Riverside Park. As you can see, the Dietrich is so much more than the movies!
Assistant Counselor Elenor Wilson, left, and Counselor Kat Alfred, right, explain instructions for a craft to a Level Three group in the art room June 24, the first day of 2013 Comm Camp at the Waverly Community House.
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Exploring the wild

Week one at the Waverly Community House featured Comm Camp, June 24-28. The event was themed Animal Week. Campers pre-kindergarten through seventh grade explored the world of animals and the wild outdoors with a variety of activities relating to the theme. Comm Camp week two, July 1-5, is themed Comm-istry; three, July 8-12, is Wild Seas and Skies; four, July 15-9, is Olympics; ve, July 22-26, is Circus; and six, July 29-Aug. 2, is Super Talent Show. For additional information, visit www.waverlycomm.org or call 570.586.8191.
Level One campers play duck, duck, goose June 24, the first day of 2013 Comm Camp at the Waverly Community House.
Level Two campers play on the playground June 24, the first day of 2013 Comm Camp at the Waverly Community House.
Counselor Danielle Dobitsch, far right, front, and Assistant Counselor Melanie Fricchione, far right, back, along with their counselors in training, help campers color in their Level One sign June 24, the first day of 2013 Comm Camp at the Waverly Community House.
Local talent onstage at Providence Playhouse

Victoria L. Seamans
The Actors Circle presents Originals in July, featuring original works by local artists. Intolerance: The War on Civilians, directed by Lou Bisignani, of Scranton and Will Zeranski, 49, of Moscow, is slotted for July 11, 12, and 13. The evening will include original short plays and testimonies written and performed by local residents. Pieces shared will focus on the effect of war on civilians, Janet Loewe, of Clarks Summit said. Loewe has been bringing characters to life with the Actors Circle for many years. I feel Actors Circle is a wonderful gift to the community, Loewe said. We are open to everybody. Waiting on the Platform, a short nonction piece written by
Loewe, focuses on a personal moment of a young mother during WWII. I can just picture it, Loewe said of her piece. Other features of the presentation include: The Waiting Time, a short play and The Longest Night, a monologue, both written by co-director Zeranski. Pieces written by codirector Bisignani include Intolerance, a short play featuring Clarks Summit resident, David Hunisch as a Nazi informant during WWII and The Train, a staged reading. In addition to the pieces by Loewe, Zeranski and Bisignani, short pieces by Marion Lopst and Ben Weinreb, as well as excerpts from The Diary of Anne Frank will be read. Actors Circle founder, writer and director Bisignani sees the company as a way to keep theater alive.
Janet Loewe, of Clarks Summit has been bringing characters to life with the Actors Circle for many years.I feel Actors Circle is a wonderful gift to the community, Loewe said.We are open to everybody.
I like to put kids on stage in real plays, Bisignani said. I like them to learn something. The many offerings written and performed by local talent round out what is certain to be a memorable evening at the Providence Playhouse.
Providence Playhouse, home to the Actors Circle, is located at 1256 Providence Rd. in Scranton. Performances of Intolerance: The War on Civilians are scheduled for July 11, 12, and 13. Tickets prices are $10 for the general pub-
lic, $8 for seniors and $4 for students. For reservations call 570-342-9707. Reservations are held until 10 minutes before show time. For more information about the Actors Circle, visit their facebook page or website at actorscircle.org.
This weeks question is: Who plays the character of Sarah Ashburn in the new movie The Heat? Last weeks winner: Marile Davis, of South Abington Twp. Last weeks answer: John Goodman
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Dalton Library Delights with Jennifer Familetti

Happy July Everyone! Were A summer club that is enjoying summertime at the exciting and new to our Dalton Community Library library is our art club. and hope you are, too. The group is taught Our Summer Reading by Lackawanna Trail Club, Dig Into Reading, Elementary Centers Art has started and many, many teacher, Mr. Dan Demora. children have enrolled. The students went on a eld Kids are reading and log- Jennifer trip to The Electric Trolley ging their library books Familetti Museum in Scranton. While with so much excitement. there, the children did some Everyone is very proud of sketching and took a ride on them. Encouraging the children to the trolley. They also learned a lot read or listen to a story is always about the history of the Northern our goal. The Summer Reading Electric Trolley system. The group Club runs through the month of is working on a tile mosaic mural July, so there is plenty of time if that is based on what theyve youd like to join. Stop in or give us learned, what theyve sketched and a call: 570.563.2014. the history of the trolley. It was a The summer activity groups great learning experience for the have been keeping the children children and everyone enjoyed ridbusy with activities such as yoga, ing the trolley. We wait anxiously Minecraft club, LEGO club, book to see the nished mural at the end clubs and more. The children are of the program. creating. They are learning. They On Thursdays, we are still offerare sharing ideas that are keeping ing a young adult bridge club their minds active while on sum- throughout the summer. The group mer vacation. Most importantly, is always welcoming new players. they are having fun while doing it. If you are interested in learning this card game, call or stop by for details. We are also looking for ideas for future young adult groups to start in the Fall. If youd like to send in ideas, please email them to JFamiletti@albright.org . If you are interested in nding out more about our Summer Reading Club or any of the Dalton Community Library groups, please call the library at 570.563.2014 or email JFamiletti@albright.org. With summer in full swing, we have adapted our library hours to better serve our community. We now offer Monday and Thursday evening hours. Hours of operation are Mondays and Thursdays: 10 a.m. -8 .m., Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays: 10 a.m. -5 p.m. and Sundays and Wednesdays: closed. The book return box is always available at your convenience. Enjoy your summer!
Jennifer Familetti is the Dalton Community Library Program Coodinator. Contact her at JFamiletti@albright.org.
LIBRARY NEWS
Mary Ann McGrath The month of July is lled with something for everyone at the Abington Community Library. A calendar of activities scheduled is available in print format as a free handout or is accessible via the librarys website (www.lclshome. org/abington). New Large Print Novels Telling the Bees, by Peggy Hesketh. Deeply acquainted with the workings of his bee hives, Albert Honig is less comfortable with people, especially his friend, Claire. When Claire is killed during a burglary, Albert is haunted by the loss and by the secrets that hovered between them for so long. Mrs. Lincolns Dressmaker, by Jennifer Chiaverini. Elizabeth Keckley, a former slave, is chosen by First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln to be her personal modiste, responsible for creating her beautiful gowns for important state occasions. She is quickly drawn into the intimate life of the Lincoln family, supporting the First Lady through the years of the
Lackawanna Trail seniors honored with awards

Lackawanna Trail High School seniors were recently honored at graduation with awards. Award winners include the following: Departmental Award Winners Mikaela Noble (Art), Victoria Ellsworth (English), Amanda Hirschler (Spanish), Isaac Barbolish (Technology), Colleen Brace (Mathematics, Business and French), Aliza Furneaux (Social Studies) and Cameron Crock (Science). Lackawanna Trail Senior Athlete of the Year Brianna Smarkusky and Victor Rosa District II Scholar Athlete Peter Murazzi and Aliza Furneaux Roy W. Piper Charitable Trust Scholarship Bridget Benko, Colleen Brace and Cameron Crock Community Winners Kerinan Dougherty earning the Helen and Walter Lippert, Dalton Business and Professional Award Andrew Cardone earning the Ann Wall Scholarship Brianna Smarksusky earning the Olive B. Thomas Memorial Award, Trail Rotary and Mark Vanko Memorial Award
Civil War, political strife, and devastating personal losses. Above All Things, by Tanis Rideout. In 1924, Englishman George Mallory departs on his third expedition to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Left behind in Cambridge is Georges young wife, Ruth. Their story is told through alternating narratives, bringing to life a tale of love torn apart by obsession and the need for redemption. Inspired by real-life historical events. The Perfect Ghost, by Linda Barnes. The successful writing team of Em Moore and Teddy Blake, known as T. E. Blakemore, is split for-
ever when Teddy dies in a car accident. Fearful and shy Em is devastated and the only way she can honor his memory and cope with his loss is to nish their current project: an autobiography of the reclusive lm director, Garrett Malcolm. When police begin looking into Teddys accident, Ems control on her life tenuous at best is threatened.
The Abington Community Library is located at 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Visit our website, www.lclshome.org/abington to register online for events or call the library at 570-587-3440. Dont have a library card? Register for one at http://www.lclshome. org/libraryinfo/library_card_reg. asp.
Waverly selects contractors for wastewater project

Brittney Pierce
Shown from left, are: Kerinan Dougherty, Helen and Walter Lippert, Dalton Business and Professional Award; Andrew Cardone, Ann Wall Scholarship and Brianna Smarksusky, Olive B. Thomas Memorial Award, Trail Rotary and Mark Vanko Memorial Award
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WAVERLY TWP. Contractors were chosen at the June 24 Waverly Township meeting for the wastewater treatment facility job. The job was awarded to Quandel Construction Group Inc. and Everon Electrical Contractors Inc. was awarded the electrical work. Tom Bailey, Project Superintendent for Linde Corp., attended the meeting to voice his frustration about the bidding. Linde Corp. submitted a bid for the job but was rejected as no one came to the pre-bid meeting. Representatives from Linde said they attended a pre-bid meeting on an incorrect day, due to a newsprint error. Bailey said he felt wronged by it and believes the township could have gotten more bids had the date been correct in the newspaper. Township manager Bill White had noticed the mis-
take earlier and two more newspaper cycles were distributed with the correct date and time, he said. Goals for the back 9 are being installed for the Frisbee golf course. Score cards have also been printed for the game. A motion was made by supervisor Dr. Douglas Klamp to purchase holes 10-18 from Innova Disc Golf. White met with a representative from Berkheimer Associates about the state of the Earned Income Tax records. Berkheimers computer list of Waverly Township residents needs to be updated but has not . White remarked said the issue is very serious. Supervisors have agreed to help the Rotary Club of the Abingtons by donating $100 toward the 4th of July reworks display. The reworks display takes place at the Abington Heights Middle School located on Newton Ransom Boulevard.
Waverly resident a state finalist in National American Miss Pageant

Nina Sampogne, 11, of Waverly has been named a state nalist in the National American Miss Pageant to be held in Harrisburg in August. She was chosen as a nalist based on academic achievement, community involvement and extracurricular activities. Nina qualied for the national pageant last year held in California in the Jr. Pre-teen division. She nished in the top 5 percent of the pageant, winning talent and actress trophies and the Outstanding Program Participation award. She will compete this year in the Pre-teen category and participate in the Interview, Evening Gown and Talent competitions. She will also present her essay entitled A Dening Moment In history for the spokesmodel competition. Every year, Nina chooses a non-prot organization for which she raises funds as part of her community involvement. This year, Nina chose the Griffen Pond Animal Shelter in South Abington Township. Nina has modeled since the age of four and has represented many companies, including Ralph Lauren, Toyota Motor Corporation and McCarthy Tires. She is a ve time Regional PTA Reections winner in the category of musical composition and has studied piano for ve years under the direction of Abington Piano Academy. She also studies ballet, tap and jazz at the
Peter Murazzi and Aliza Furneaux
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Brianna Smarkusky and Victor Rosa
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Abington Heights Civic League dance academy and is a straight A student in the Abington Heights Middle School. She resides with her parents, Vito and Laura Dargatis Sampogne and her brother, Michael.
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Clarks Summit resident Steve Mann is shown setting the national record for the squat.
Dream Game rosters are taking shape

Tom Robinson Abington Heights and Lakeland will be the high school teams with the most players on the County team for the 79th annual Dream Game, according to rosters released by Scranton Lions Club ofcial Nick Parise Friday, June 28. The Comets and Chiefs each have ve players while Lackawanna Trail has three on the County team, which will be coached by Riversides Evan Prall. Players from Riverside, Old Forge, Valley View, Mid Valley, Western Wayne, Carbondale and Honesdale also will be part of the County team for the July 31 game at Scranton Memorial Stadium. Scranton Prep joins Scranton, Delaware Valley and Dunmore in providing at least ve players for the City team, which will be coached by North Poconos Greg Dolhon. West Scranton, North Pocono, Montrose, Wallenpaupack, Holy Cross and Susquehanna also supply City players for the game, which matches recent graduates from Lackawanna Football Conference teams. The Scranton Lions Club sponsors the game. The current rosters reect at least one set of changes based on availability of players following the original selections. Parise said the rosters will continue to go through adjustments. See DREAM | 14
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Mann reaching new HEIGHTS

Robert Tomkavage
Steve Mann cant remember the last time he competed so well at a tournament. The Clarks Summit resident defended his USA Powerlifting Mens Open Championship June 24 in Killeen, Texas with a dominating performance. Mann, 37, broke both his personal and national records in the squat, bench, deadlift and total weight lifted. Everything was a personal and national record across the board, he said. Im sure that Ive never done that before. Mann started lifting competitively in ninth grade at Abington Heights High School in 1990-91 under coach Claude Welcome. I was lifting a little bit in seventh and eighth grade, and lifted for football, but I didnt compete until I got into the gym at Abington (Heights), Mann said. According to Mann, his training schedule has seen some changes over the years. Its varied over time, he said. Right now, Im at three days a week and I train up to two and a half hours each workout. Im hitting 37, which most people would say is end of life (for a powerlifter), but actually as a drug-free athlete its where you want to peak. Ive picked some exibility exercises in the last year and a half to help prevent some injuries that I was getting earlier. Some of the mobility work has decreased the chance of injury. While Mann excelled in his best lift, he was excited to improve in all lifts of the competition. My squat has been one of my main lifts since all the way back to ninth grade, he said. I hit personal bests in all my lifts. Thats the rst time that has happened in a long time. It was a great thing for me to hit a 10- pound personal best and a national record, but I was very, very happy with hitting ve or 10 -pound improvements in the other lifts as well. Its really the total of everything that matters. According to Mann, now that his children are becoming older, he has been able to concentrate fully on his lifting. Ive been able to focus in on the things that I need to worry about, he said. I do all my training before 7 a.m. and have done that for several years. I have four kids, aged 3-9, and were out of the diaper stage, so that helps and were out of the overnight losing sleep stage. Having more sleep helps a lot. Some of the keys are eat, sleep and training. All three of those are key components. Mann nished sixth in the World Powerlifting Championships last year and thinks that experience will pay dividends. It helps that I put on 78 pounds from last years winning total (at the USA Championships), he said. That always makes a difference. Also, experience at See MANN | 14
Danielle Beamish, Bodie LaCoe, Ava Leach and Lily Polizzi.
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Michelle LaCoe offered instruction at a youth eld hockey camp held June 24 to 28 at Baptist Bible College, 538 Venard Road, Clarks Summit. During her time as Head Varsity Field Hockey Coach for Abington Heights the Comets, LaCoe claimed the schools rst Division II Championship in Field Hockey in 2008. As a player, she was a two-year letter winner for Abington Heights High School from 1981-83 and in 1982, LaCoe and her teammates captured the Class AAA District Championship. In 1986, LaCoe was selected for a College All-Star team that played the United States Olympic Team. She served as team captain in 1987. Julianna Crandle and Clair Boyle
Trail grad qualifies for World Wrestling Championships

Lackawanna Trail graduate Keith Gavin qualied to represent the United States in the World Wrestling Championships when he won the 185-pound mens freestyle title Saturday night, June 22, at the U.S. World Team Trials in Stillwater, Okla. Gavin, who won an NCAA title for the University of Pittsburgh, swept hometown favorite Clayton Foster in the bestof-three nal. Now competing for the Titan Mercury Wrestling Club from Columbus, Ohio, Gavin won decisions of 6-4 and 3-2 over Foster, who represented the GRIT Athletics Cowboy Wrestling Club from Laramie, Wyo. Gavin earned an automatic spot in the nals of the Team Trials by claiming his rst U.S. Open title in Las Vegas in April. He also beat Foster in that nal, winning 1-0, 1-1, 2-1. After reaching the NCAA nal in 2007, Gavin was an unbeaten national champion in 2008. Gavin was second in the World Team Trials in 2010 and third in the same event in 2011. He nished third in last summers U.S. Olympic Team Trials, falling two wins short of a chance to represent the United States in London. The former Factoryville resident has competed in other international events, including a second-place nish in the 2011 Pan American Championships.
Young campers practice their field hockey skills at a Baptist Bible College hosted camp.
A.H.graduate J.C.Show signs to Bucknell

Tom Robinson
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J.C. Show visited ve colleges where he would have been comfortable playing Division I college basketball. Shows decision came down to where he would be most disappointed if that opportunity was taken away. Knowing he had an offer that soon could be extended to others and possibly end Bucknell Universitys search for guards from the 2014 high school graduating class, the Abington Heights High School standout committed to a basketball scholarship to play for the Bisons during a June 21 visit. Both Liberty and Bucknell had presented the scenario to Show that a spot in their recruiting classes currently available to him could be taken away after summer camps if they made similar scholarship offers to other guards who accepted. I was thinking What place would I be most disappointed if that did happen to me? Show said Sunday night after returning from Delaware where he helped JB Hoops go 5-0 while winning the We Are One Summer Classic, an AAU tournament. After praying about it and thinking about it, I came to the conclusion that the place was Bucknell that I would be most disappointed. Show pinned down the decision a little earlier than originally planned, but he had hoped all along to make the decision before entering his senior year and his nal football and basketball seasons at Abington Heights. I wanted it done before my senior year, just to kind of get it done with to get the focus off me and get it on my teammates and the upcoming season for football and basketball, said Show, who visited Bucknell, Liberty, Penn, Binghamton and Davidson. Show, the son of Baptist Bible College mens basketball coach Mike Show, had visited Liberty, a Christian college in Lynchburg, Va. a week before choosing Bucknell. My faith is very important to me, Show said. Thats why I loved
I went through the recruiting process in football. I was really open to playing both, but I think its going to be really hard. Just getting to learn about college athletics is a job. J.C. Show Liberty so much. The only problem was it was eight hours away from home. I met a couple Christians on Bucknells basketball team. I just realized I could have accountability and grow in my faith with my teammates while only being an hour and 45 minutes from home. The basketball commitment means Shows days as a football player are highly likely to end this fall. Show, a rst-team Class AAA all-state basketball selection by Pennsylvania sports writers, also received all-star recognition in football. He was a rst-team Lackawanna Football Conference Division I all-star wide receiver and a secondteam choice at defensive back, according to www.northeastpafootball.com. I went through the recruiting process in football, Show said. I was really open to playing both, but I think its going to be really hard. Just getting to learn about college athletics is a job. Someone is paying for you to go to school there. You have to get as good as you can get at that one sport. Show, who expects to major in education with the hope of coaching in the future, said he remains committed to helping the Comets create the best football team they can. Our team always treats every day like its our last, he said. We go all out for everything. After landing the scholarship, Shows work on the basketball court is not done. File Photo/Abington Journal He said he plans to work on his speed and lateral quickness to make him J.C. Show during his junior season on the Abington Heights High better off the dribble offensively and defending the same defensively. School Basketball team.
Scranton Tennis Club hosts Blind Draw Doubles tournament

The mixed doubles team of Cesar Leon and Suzanne Spinelli and the mens doubles team of Zhong Geng and Tony Barrese won titles in the 2013 Blind Draw Doubles tournament at the Scranton Tennis Club. Leon, former No. 1 player at Wilkes University, and Spinelli, assistant tennis coach at Scranton Prep, edged Holy Cross High School star Robbie Azzarelli and Abington Heights High School standout Cierra Beck 5-4 (7-4) in the nal. In the seminals, Leon and Spinelli overcame a stiff challenge from Amber and Tony Jadus 5-4 (7-5), while Azzarelli and Beck eliminated Tim Aikman and Nastashia DeNunzio 5-1. Geng and Barrese knocked off Joe Bailey and Jim Davis 5-1 in a playoff between the top two nishers in the mens round robin play. A total of 27 men and 17 women participated in the one-day event.
NEPA Miners preseason resumes July 13

The NEPA Miners were originally scheduled to play the New Jersey Bravehearts in non-league action June 29 before receiving a call that the Bravehearts may not be operating in 2013. The NEPA Miners will take advantage of the time off after dropping their rst pre-season game 3-13 to the Western Connecticut Militia. Miners Head Coach Darrin McDowell will utilize the practice time to jump start the offense and evaluate the Quarterback competition between JP Antosh and Cameron Beatty. The Miners also hope to grind the ball more with Ahmad Shuler who led the team with 52 yards averaging 4.0 a carry and with Antonio Brown and other young running backs getting more practice time. The team is very deep at linebacker and may get deeper with the debut of former Iowa State Alumni and Green Bay Packer Mike Bibbs along with former Lehigh Valley Storm standout Bryant Martin who recently signed with the ball club. Both the Linebacker and wide receiver positions are competitive for the NEPA Miners. On game day the Miners had some standout performances to build on with nine tackles and two sacks by defensive end Cory Homer and 11 tackles by linebacker Donovan Palmer. David Castillo and Tony Terry led the special teams with explosive runs, giving the Miners good eld position throughout the game, one setting up a Tim Kropa Field Goal for the Miners only points. During this time off the Miners will be unveiling their new 2013 Under Armour Uniforms, a promotional event is in the works and will be announced soon. Fans may purchase Miners season tickets and merchandise online at www.nepaminers.com or at Sports Fever inside the Mall at Steamtown.
Mixed doubles semifinalists, from left: Tony and Amber Jadus; Cierra Beck and Robbie Azzarelli, Mens doubles finalists: Joe Bailey and Jim Davis, finalists; Zhong Geng and Tony Barrese, champions. finalists; Tim Aikman and Nastashia DeNunzio; Suzanne Spinelli and Cesar Leon, champions.
Local softball team wins titles

First row, from left: Lauren Goetz, Grace Perechinsky, Ally Borgia, Kaylee DeMatteo, Abby Anderson, and Kacey Orlowski. Second row: Coach Marcy Duffy, Gina Tallo, Katie Walsh, Marina Pegula, Maria Knutelski, Mackenzie Duffy, and Coach John DeMatteo Third row: Coach Bob Orlowski, Coach Dean Tallo, and Coach Steve Borgia. Absent from photo: Coach John Anderson
The Impact Panthers, a 14U Girls travel team out of Lackawanna County, recently won the USSSA Line Drive Challenge in Bath and ASA National Qualier in Dunmore. The team placed second at the East Coast National which was held in Salisbury, Md. and featured 46 teams from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Connecticut.
FNCB supports rehabilitation services

First National Community Bank (FNCB), announced a partnership with Allied Services to help provide rehabilitation services for children, adults and seniors in Northeastern Pa. The partnership includes sponsorship of several events, including the Lexus-Autism Golf Classic held June 10. Proceeds from the tournament will be used to treat pediatric patients with diagnoses on the autism spectrum disorder. The bank is also sponsoring the 20th annual Jack Newman Golf Classic July 15, Todd Bodines Onion Slice Open on Aug. 1 and the Volunteers Car Show Aug. 4 at the former International Salt grounds, Morgan Highway. Funds from the events help sustain vocational rehab services and help pediatric patients being treated for brain injuries and other neurological impairments. FNCB is dedicated to making a difference in our community, said Karen Smith, assistant vice president, relationship manager at FNCB. We are proud our partnership will help provide cutting-edge rehabilitation services for residents of all ages. The support of Allied Services represents part of FNCBs larger Community Caring initiative. Through outreach programs, donations, and an employee vol- Representatives from FNCB and Allied Services meet to discuss their partnership to help provide rehabilitation services for children, unteer network, FNCB is committed to helping the adults and seniors in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The partnership includes sponsorship of several events, including the Jack Newman Golf Classic July 15. Shown, from left: Roger Anderson, FNCB assistant vice president, relationship manager; Karen Smith, FNCB assistant vice communities they serve.
president, relationship manager and Attorney William P. Conaboy, president/CEO of Allied Services.
A.H. studentathlete wins powerlifting championship

Dalton LaCoe won the national powerlifting championship in the 53 kilo weight class June 21 in Killeen, Texas. LaCoe has been selected to represent the U.S. in an international meet at the end of August
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According to Mann, those men have adapted to his grueling workouts. They are very reliable guys that are here more often than I am, but they now have come up to speed with spotting me and not being worried that Im gonna drop weights on them, he said. They have become more comfortable with me and moving 700 pounds at 6 a.m. isnt something that freaks them out. They have seen it over and over for the past three or four years now. They have helped me a lot. Browns Gym owner Jim Brown has also been supportive of Mann throughout his career. When hes been at some of the events, hes helped me out by cheering me on and helping me out with strategy, Mann said. Mann is also grateful to his sponsors, Geodis Supply Chain Optimisation (GSCO) and Titan Support Systems for their support. I for sure need sponsor help to get to these events, especially to places like Norway. And these two companies have helped me greatly, he said. Mann has been married 11 years to his wife, Jenny. They have four children: Jacob, 9; Kaylee, 6; Zach, 4 and Kaitlyn, 3. For more information on Mann, visit his website www.mannofsteel.com
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and two-way end Cody Delno. Running back/linebackers Jeremy Greenley and Peter Murazzi and twoway lineman Justin Barber are the Lackawanna Trail players. The City roster includes Scranton Prep running back/linebackers Marshall Kupinski and Clem Rinaldi, wide receiver/defensive back Jake Stafursky, quarterback Griff DiBileo and two-way lineman Mike Burke.
the world event is denitely key. It was good preparation. It will be a little more travel this year in Norway, so I have take that into my training for that time zone. With my early morning training schedule, I think Ill be a little more prepared for the time difference. Mann has also adjusted his workout routine to meet the demands of international competition. I always try to maximize how much work I can get in an hour and a half to two hours training, he said. A lot of times its not working up near my max, its working on solid technique and quickly over the two hour workout to get ready for the international competition. The tournaments go very, very fast. The ability to lift heavy weight quickly is a big key. Mann is thankful to have a group of dedicated men to help him in his training and a gym that offers convenient hours. Browns is an awesome gym because its open 24-hours, he said. Sometimes I cant sleep if I have a big workout planned and I get there at 4 a.m. Im able to do some stretching in the early morning. The equipment is top-notch and I also rely heavily on my spotters and loaders. Some of the guys are installers for Frontier Communications and UPS and FedEx delivery guys.
Quarterback/defensive back Dante Pasqualichio, wide receiver/defensive back Jamie Henzes, fullback/linebacker Jerry Langan, kicker Ryan Patrick and offensive lineman/defensive end T.J. Murray are the Abington Heights players in the game. Lakeland players on the roster are wide receiver/ defensive back Joey Natale, running back/linebacker Tyler Brady, twoway lineman Kyle Grifn and Kolby Clauss-Walton
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Commissioners Fishing Derby draws 125

More than 125 youngsters participated in the 21st annual Lackawanna County Commissioners Fishing Derby in May. Nicole Zuzzio was the big winner at the recent Lackawanna County Fishing Derby held at McDade Park. Zuzzio participated in the nine to 12 year-old bracket and won trophies for largest sh caught and most sh caught with three.
Little Sisters of the Poor sponsor night at PNC Field

The Little Sisters of the Poor at Holy Family Residence, Scranton, invite the community to join them for a family-friendly evening as they celebrate Little Sisters of the Poor Night August 22 as the Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre RailRiders take on the Pawtucket Red Sox at PNC Field, 235 Montage Mountain Rd., Moosic. Prior to the 7:05 p.m. game time, the Little Sisters will be available at the plaza entrance of the stadium to talk with visitors and also provide a pre-game, on-eld interview about Holy Family Residence and the Sisters mission of serving the elderly poor throughout the world. At 6:45 p.m., Mother Maureen will throw out the ceremonial rst pitch of the game. Tickets are $10 each for seats in the stadiums eld reserved section. Little Sisters of the Poor T-shirts are $5 each. There will also be $1 drink specials. To reserve a ticket and/or a T-shirt for you or for one of the Residents of Holy Family Residence, contact Jackie Galvin, M.S., director of development and communications at 570- 343-4065 ext. 3144 or scdevelopment@ littlesistersofthepoor.org. Tickets are limited.
Joshua Wilkinson, right, displays his prize catch that earned him a second place trophy from William Davis, Lackawanna Countys Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation, in the 21st annual fishing derby held at McDade Park in early May.
William Davis, left, Lackawanna Countys Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation, awards a trophy to Alexandra Kostik for the first catch of the day at the recent County fishing derby at McDade Park. More than 125 youngsters participated in the 21st annual event.
William Davis, left, Lackawanna Countys Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation, awards a trophy to Nicole Zuzzio. Zuzzio was the big winner at the recent Lackawanna County Fishing Derby held at McDade Park. Zuzzio participated in the nine to 12 year-old bracket and won trophies for largest fish caught and most fish caught with three.
Keystone College Institute to conduct The Commonwealth Medical College Trustee to receive John Vane Lecture Award science courses for educators
The Keystone College Environmental Education Institute (KCEEI) will offer a series of environmental and science courses for educators and members of the community this summer. KCEEI will conduct Geology of Northeast Pennsylvania for teachers of kindergarten through grade 12 from July 8-12. Forests and Society, for educators teaching children in kindergarten through grade 12, will be offered from July 8-12. Climate Change and the Energy Challenge, for teachers of grades 7-12, will be offered July 22-26. All courses are open to the public as well as teachers. KCEEI participants can receive Act 48 credit hours, NEIU 19 continuing professional education credits, Keystone College credits or Wilkes University graduate credits. Due to additional funds received by KCEEI, the $300 registration fee for Forests and Society and Climate Change and the Energy Challenge have been waived for all participants. Geology of Northeast Pennsylvania is a new hybrid field course designed for earth science teachers at all grade levels. The one-week course combines three days of online instruction with two days of field work throughout Northeast Pennsylvania led by Keystone geology professor Dr. Ian Saginor. Participants will be introduced to the tools used by a working geologist. Forests and Society explores various aspects of forests to balance todays needs with sustainability for future generations. Topics include tools of forestry, conservation history, tree identification, forest challenges and preservation. Field experiences will include site visits to Woodbourne Forest and Wildlife Preserve, Deer Park Lumber, Grey Towers National Historic Site, and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Climate Change and the Energy Challenge helps participants understand natural trends in climate change throughout geologic history. Alternative energy sources such as wind, solar, and natural gas will also be explored. Teachers will learn about sustainability practices that can be used in their own schools during the academic year. In addition to the weeklong courses, KCEEI will offer a pair of two-day courses open to teachers for Act 48 credits and to the public. Dragonfly and Damselfly Appreciation will be held July 30-31 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This course will instruct participants how to identify, catch and handle dragonflies and damselflies. Also, a course in Plant Identification will be offered to teachers and members of the public from August 7-8. For more information on KCEEI, visit www. kceei.keystone.edu or call Nora Dillon, (570) 945-8555 or e-mail nora. dillon@keystone.edu. The William Harvey Research Institute (WHRI) at St. Bartholomews Hospital and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry St. Marys College has announced that Scranton resident Robert W. Naismith, PhD is this years recipient of the John Vane Lecture Award. Dr. Naismith is a founding member and former chair of the Board of Trustees at The Commonwealth Medical College (TCMC). He will deliver the WHRIs Annual Research Review John Vane Lecture July 3 in London, England. On behalf of the entire TCMC community, I congratulate Dr. Naismith on this prestigious honor, said Steven J. Scheinman, MD, president and dean of TCMC. We are fortunate to have his leadership and expertise in advancing the mission of TCMC and medical education in the region. Sir John Vane was a Nobel laureate and founder of the WHRI. WHRI is a worldleading pharmacological center with a vibrant, multidisciplinary scientic environment devoted to therapeutic innovation in cardiovascular, inammatory and endocrine diseases. The William Harvey board made the unanimous decision to invite Dr. Naismith to deliver the John Vane Lecture in April 2013. Dr. Robert Naismith is an outstanding recipient of the John Vane Lecture Award, said Mark Cauleld, MD, directoroftheWilliamHarvey Research Institute at Barts and The London, Queen Mary University of London. This award recognizes his personal success in establishing analytic approaches for industry supporting effective therapeutic innovation and provides living testament to his tremendous commitment to improved healthcare worldwide. In addition to receiving this award, Dr. Naismith was the recipient of the 2009 Charles R. Bost MD award from the Scranton Temple Residency Program (The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education). Dr. Naismith currently serves as chairman and CEO of Roosevelt Capital Partners, LLC, JUJAMA, Inc. and India based Mentor Insight, PVT. LTD. Formerly he served as chairman and CEO of Life Science Analytics which he sold to the London-based Datamonitor. Dr. Naismith co-founded Pharmakon Research International, Inc., a preclinical contract research organization which was sold to Princeton based DNX Corporation and founded Biofor, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company where he served as its president and CEO prior to its sale to Atlanta based Scherer Healthcare. Previously he served as Chairman of the Board of the publicly-traded companies, DermaSciences, Inc. and the Microcap Company and of the privately-held, Emedsecurities, Inc. and NND Biomedical Sciences PVT, LTD, India. Dr. Naismith also serves as a director of Penn Security Bank, St. Charles Pharmaceuticals, and the Life Sciences Greenhouse of Central PA; a trustee of the William Harvey Research Institute, London, UK; and a member of the Kania School of Management and Panuska College of Professional Studies and Administration Advisory Boards at The University of Scranton as well as chairman of the International Advisory Board of BioAsia 2010, India. 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Clarks Summit resident Paul Nidoh hit a holein-one on the Blue No. 4 hole at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club in Dorrance Township. Nidoh, 55, used a 6-iron on the 150yard hole. Tom Keiper, Jim Arnold and Joe Kawalski witnessed the ace.
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Local students Inducted into National Jesuit Honor Society at Scranton

Area residents were among the 78 University of Scranton students inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the national honor society for students in Jesuit colleges and universities, at a ceremony held recently on campus. The Scranton chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu was founded in 1943 and is the oldest honor society at The University of Scranton. Juniors, seniors and graduate students who have distinguished themselves in scholarship, loyalty and service are eligible for membership. The following area students were inducted into the honor society: Maria Durdach of Dalton Anna Heckman of Clarks Summit Devin Patel of Clarks Summit Caroline Swift of Clarks Summit Nicole Sturdevant of Clarks Summit was among The University of Scranton students inducted into Phi Alpha Theta, the international honor society in history founded in 1921. The Jesuit universitys Mu Rho chapter was established in 1967. For membership, students must have completed 12-credits in history and have a grade point average of 3.33 of above in history and have an overall rank within the top 35% of his or her class. Sturdevant is a junior at Scranton. Several local students were recently inducted into Beta Beta Beta, the national honor society for biology at The University of Scranton. The Universitys chapter was established in 1994. For membership, students must be a junior or senior with a 3.0 or higher grade point average in biology and have completed at least three biology courses, including one upper level course. Students must also be in good academic standing at the Jesuit university. The students inducted into the honor society at the Jesuit university are as follows: Maria Durdach of Dalton is a senior at Scranton. Shannon Lavis of Clarks Summit is a senior at Scranton Corrine Wolff of Clarks Summit was recently inducted into Tau Upsilon Alpha, the national honor society for counseling and human services at The University of Scranton. The Universitys chapter recognizes academic excellence of undergraduate students majoring in counseling and human services. Wolff is a junior at the Jesuit university. Margaret Anne Bannon of Clarks Summit was among The University of Scranton students inducted into Omega Beta Sigma, the womens business honor society. Founded at the Jesuit university in 1982, this organization is for students who major or minor in business, have at least sophomore standing, and have a grade point average of 3.25. Bannon is a junior at Scranton.
Honor Roll: Lakeland HS Fourth Quarter

Lakeland Jr. Sr. High School announces its Honor Roll for the 4th Quarter for the 2012-2013 school year. Grade 12 High Honors Danielle Bickelman, Jacquelyeen Budzinski, Robert Burke, Rachel Chrzan, Hugh Doyle, Stephen Grzenda, John Kiehart, Martin Lambert, Sarah Larkin, Daniel Luke, Margaret Mary Makowski, Anastasia Muncie, Brian Pember, Gregory Reeves, Tyler Stracham, Bradley Strong Honors - Katelyn Bednash, Erin Bernstein, Tyler Brady , Kolby Clauss-Walton, Jordan Combs, William Demyan, Danielle Francis, Jessica Gammon, Nicholas Humphreys, Zachary Krieger, Sommer Larkin, Bruce Lindemuth, Aaron Loyack, Kiana Marcho , Kaitlyn Meholic, Mathew Munley, Brandon Newberry, Tia Newberry, Abigail Rieder, Michael Rynearson, Nicole Sokoloski, Alissa Steier, Evan Swika- Post, Michael Robert Thomas, Jodie Virbitsky, Vanessa White Grade 11 High Honors Chester Anuszewski, Stephanie Bjork, Breann Boyarsky, Siena Cardamone, Breann Clauss-Walton, Jordan Hoinsky, Jacqueline Jadick, Cody Morcom, Susanna Ogozaly, Maura ONeill, Morgan Sedorovitz, Takoda Smith, David Stude, Joseph Teeple, Natalie Tuffy Honors - James Blevins, Ashley Bohn, Brielle Buck, Adam Davis, Cassidy Dorson, Taylor Ferko, Michael Fron, Thomas Harrison, James Hayes, Zachary Lanuti, Jameson Lehenaff, Robert Lepre, Jennifer Nawrocki, Taryn Pronko, Anthony Rupp, Amanda Sheakoski, Sharon Snyder, Jordyn Tomcykoski, Abbey Williams, Luke Williams Grade 10 High Honors Alexis Bertholf, Thomas Dastalfo, Sarah Demyan, Kaycie Gavin, Hope Grover, Samantha Harrison, Lauren Holt, Brianna Houman, Cassidy Jenkins, Christine Kaffka, Erinna Kondrat, Christina Kosch, Lindsay Lick, Lauren Lomberto, Maura Meta, Leah Milewski, Sydney Mintz, Nathan Morgan, Carissa Neary, Taylor Novitsky, Courtney Parchinski, Alyssa Raciborski, Curtis Reeves, Joseph Snedeker, Joshua Strong, Zachary Torwich, Barbara Verrastro, Emily Whitelavich Honors - Mark Arzie, Paul Beaudoin, Emily Bevilacqua, Tyler Burns, Jeffrey Burton, Annabelle Buselli, Michael Didato, Brandon Domonoski, Brandon Donahue, Alyssa Harvey, Grant Meserve, Molly Mikulak, Bryce Petrunich, Christian Selvenis, Hannah Stracham, Rachel Tochydlowski, Tyler Tokarczyk, Nicole Trojanowicz, Samantha Vonstorch Grade 9 High Honors - Kayla Agentowicz, Molli Campbell, Nicholas Cicio, Jenneca Comes, Marina Contorno, Collin Cooper, Corey Davis, Lindsey Domonoski, Taylor Flynn, Robert Fortuner, Anthony Harding, Teya Heller, Kristen Hlavaty, Lindsay Jones, Ian Kondrat, Jessica Kozlosky, Maria Merrigan, Sarah Mihalick, Caleb Morgan, Taylor Morgan, Graeme Nichols, Armen Rissmiller, Mary Rzucidlo, Morgan Shiner, Brooke Stearns, Georgia Verrastro, Joseph Wanat Honors - Christine Anzelmi, Michael Arzie, Cheyann Borsheski, Antonio Cerminaro, Kathryn Drazdauskas, Nikolai Feduchak, Emily Killiany, Mariah Loughney, Sean Pittack, Dylan Smith, Dominick Tolerico, Katie Walsh, Anthony Whitelavich Grade 8 High Honors Hannah Amico, Lauren Amico, Kerri Armstrong, Maiya Bautista, Cameron Bullet, Nicolas Catanzaro, Albert Chapacharis, Abigail Comparetta, Isabella Demyan, Joshua Dippel, Nancy Estadt, Molly Fawcett, Madison Harding, Thomas Heller, David Hudak, Maria Knutelski, William Lavelle, Stephen Liuzzo, Sal Marino, Alyssa Meta, Ty Nichols, Leah Pawluck, Miyah Pliska, Philip Podhyski, Kathryn Retzbach, Morgan Ruddy, Abigail Samuelsen, Lainie Sarnoski, Casey Smith, Brianna Stangline, Shaun Swatt, Julia Taylor, Karlee Vaverchak, Abigail Wasko, Autumn Zintel, Madison Ziobro Honors - Jason Battle, Emily Borosky, Morgan Brennan, Connor Cadora, Rachael Durling, Amelia Ealo, Eric Ferko, Jakob Gross, Kyle Hallisky, Brittany Hoover, John Kozlosky, Alaina Myers, Leah Noldy, Jesse Parks, Emily Pollits, Tyler Schwartztrauber, Lucas Snedeker, Brooke Thomas, Elena Tomcykoski, Adrianna Vilgos, Lawrence Wyman Grade 7 High Honors Logan Bednash, Samantha Calachino, Rebekah Campbell, Avianna Carilli, Lauren Cunningham, Jordyn Flynn, Michael Goerlitz, Marley Kinderman, Sarah Knutelski, Rodney La Borde, Joella Leader, Samuel Morgan, Riley Munley, Paige Parchinski, Elisa Piraino, Lauren Rzucidlo, Evan Samuelsen, Ashley Slack, Aleah Snedeker, Paul Sokoloski, Wesley Strong, Celine Twardzik, Nathaniel Uher, Annie Yurgosky Honors - Cyril Babcanec, Rhiannon Berghauser, Danae Bertholf, Jennifer Bjork, Rebecca Bonham, Haley Clauss-Walton, Meghan Fawcett, Elizabeth Gavalis, Maria Good, Matthew Hayes, Michael Kaffka, Tifni Kalt, Lexis Kochmer, Domenico Piraino, Cheyenne Ponce, Samantha Searles, Christopher Smigiel, Silas Stearns, Cassie Ann Stracham, Rachel Winkler, Reece Wormuth
Lackawanna Trail names Student of the Month, Power of the Paws for March
Lackawanna Trail High School Assistant Principal Dr. Mark Murphy announced the students who were nominated for Students of the Month and Power of the Paws honorees for March. Students receiving nominations for Students of the Month were nominated by the faculty for their academic effort, citizenship and school service. Students receiving nominations for Power of the Paws were nominated by the faculty for their school pride, achievement and work effort.
Trail grads selected as part of Lebanon Valley Colleges Inquiry 2013

Lebanon Valley Colleges Inquiry Front row, from left: Nicole Rosa, Student of the Month, 11th grade; Madison Lee, Power of the Paws, eighth grade; Allison 2013 coincided with the Council Decker, Power of the Paws, seventh grade and Alyssa Sohns, for Undergraduate Researchs weekPower of the Paws, ninth grade. long celebration of student research and achievement. LVC celebrates the academic, dramatic, athletic, musical and experiential achievements of the student body. Events began April 14, and concluded April 20. Inquiry 2013 included poster presentations, art displays, poetry readings, oral research presentations and musical recitals. Every academic department on campus nominated students to share their accomplishments during that week. Natalie M. Horrocks of Factoryville was among the 185 student participants. Horrocks, a junior early childhood education and special education major, presented Effects of Aquatic Exercise on Sleep Patterns in Children with Autism. Horrocks is a graduate of Lackawanna Trail High School. Aaron C. Kovalich of Factoryville, was among participants. Kovalich, a sophomore music recording technology major, presented Doorways to Diversity. Kovalich is a graduate of Lackawanna Trail High School.
Students initiated into the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi

Four area students were inducted into Phi Kappa Phi at The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi: Meredith Salmon of Clarks Summit and Lauren McLain of Scott Township, who both attend Bloomsburg University and Sarah Walker of South Abington Township who attends Penn State University and Jillian Abballe of Dalton who attends Fordham University. The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi also announces that Sarah Frantz of Clarks Summit, was recently initiated into Phi Kappa Phi. Frantz is pursuing a degree in Neuroscience at University of Delaware. Membership is by invitation and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors, having at least 72 semester hours, are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff, and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction. Founded in 1897, Phi Kappa Phi is the nations oldest collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Phi Kappa Phi inducts annually approximately 32,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni. The Society has chapters on more than 300 select colleges and universities in North America and the Philippines. Faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction also qualify. For more information, visit www. PhiKappaPhi.org.
Trail names Student of the Month, Power of the Paws winners

Lackawanna Trail High S c h o o l Assistant Principal Dr. Mark Murphy announced the students who were nominated for Students of the Month and Power of the Paws for April. Students receiving nominations for Students of the Month were nominated by the faculty for their academic effort, citizenship and school service. Students receiving nominations for Power of the Paws were nominated by the faculty for their school pride, achievement and work effort
Local student wins award at Hamilton College Class, Charter Day

Jeremy E. Adelman, son of Harry and Mary Beth Adelman of Clarks Summit, was named the recipient of The Kirkland Prize, The Southworth Prize in Physics and The Tompkins Prize in Mathematics at Hamilton Colleges annual Class and Charter Day, held May 13. The Kirkland Prize, established by Abigail R. Kirkland, is awarded to a student who excels in mathematics. The Southworth Prize in Physics, established by Tertius D. Southworth, Class of 1827, is awarded to a senior who excels in physics. The Tompkins Prize in Mathematics, established by Hamilton B. Tompkins, Class of 1865, is awarded to two juniors who excel in mathematics. The award is based on an examination near the close of the junior year, involving three years of work in mathematics. Adelman, a senior majoring in Front row, from left: Grace Gallagher, Power of the Paws, eighth grade; Courtney Dwyer, Power of the Paws, seventh grade and Breanna Halter, Power of the Paws, ninth grade. Back row: Victor Mallory, Student of the Month, mathematics and physics, is a graduate of Abington Heights High School. tenth grade; Keirnan Dougherty, Student of the Month, 12th grade and Billy Lee , Student of the Month, junior.
Trail elementary students earn honorable mention for artwork

Fourth grade students from Lackawanna T r a i l Elementary Center, Mary Rose Cook and Mia Familetti received honorable mention for their art work at the Lackawanna County Bar Association Law Day held at the court house on May 3rd. The theme was Realizing the Dream: Equality for All.
Fourth grade students from Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center, Mary Rose Cook, left and Mia Familetti received honorable mention for their art work at the Lackawanna County Bar Association Law Day held at the court house on May 3. The theme this year was Realizing the Dream: Equality for All.
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Penn State Worthington Scranton held its 45th Commencement May 3 during a ceremony in the campus Multi-Purpose Building. Penn State Worthington Scranton Chancellor Mary-Beth KroghJespersen, Ph.D. presided, and Maryla Scranton, Waverly, Penn State Worthington Scranton alumna and advisory board president, delivered the commencement address. Scranton was introduced by PSWS Advisory Board Vice Chair Dean Butler. Kathy Zielinski, campus alumni society president, offered the alumni charge to the new group of Penn State Worthington Scranton alumni. Dr. H. Durell Johnson, associate director of academic affairs and an associate professor of Human Development and Family Studies, served as faculty marshal for the ceremony. On behalf of our entire campus community, I want to express how honored we are to be here tonight to acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments and hard work of these graduating students, said Dr. KroghJespersen. We wish these students, now Penn State University alumni, all the best as they leave here to pursue their future endeavors, and we take great pride and pleasure in knowing that we have provided them the tools they need to meet the career and academic challenges that await them. During her commencement address, Scranton shared her love of her alma mater, saying, I love Penn State and will always be grateful to the faculty who put up with me and taught me so much. They prepared me well . but Ill share with you some of the most important things Ive learned along the way, so far, and they pertain to both my professional and my personal life. Life is about making choices, Scranton said. When you walk out that door tonight, youre going to have to make some very important choices.Now its time to make the choice. Stay focused and go for it. Work very, very hard toward that goal and leave no stone unturned, she advised. She also encouraged the students not to be afraid of failure. Fear will ruin your life; failure wont. Failure provides opportunity to learn. Its one of the best graduate schools you will ever attend, she said. When you fail, which everyone does from time to time, pull yourself up and start again. She also told the new alumni to never stop working on themselves, never give up, and to strive for balance in their lives. Penn State Worthington Scranton granted baccalaureate degrees in American Studies; Business; English; Human Development and Family Studies; Information Sciences and Technology; Letters, Arts and Sciences; Nursing; Science; and Elementary and Kindergarten Education. Associate degrees were awarded in: Building Engineering Technology; Business Administration; Human Development and Family Studies; Information Sciences and Technology; Letters, Arts and Sciences; and Nursing. Several local students graduated with honors of distinction. Graduating with Highest Distinction: Amy C. Smith, Factoryville. Graduating with distinction: Kristy B. Snyder, Factoryville. The following area Penn State Worthington Scranton 2013 graduates, by Penn State college and
Maryla Scranton, a Penn State alumna and president of the Penn State Worthington Scranton Advisory Board, was Penn State Worthington Scrantons commencement speaker. Scranton, who attended the local Penn State campus, shared her love of Penn State with the 2013 graduates and encouraged them to work hard toward their goals in life.
degree earned are: Bachelor of Arts, American Studies: Jeremy P. Spear, Clarks Summit. Bachelor of Science, Business: Jonathan E. Washo, Clarks Summit. Associate in Science, Human Development and Family Studies: Alicia K. Basalyga, Clarks Summit. Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies: Casey Grow, Clarks Green; Amy C.
Smith, Factoryville; and Kimberly B. Smith, Factoryville. Associate in Science, Information Sciences and Technology: Kristy B. Snyder, Factoryville. Bachelor of Science, Information Sciences and Technology: Jonathon E. Bobola, South Abington Twp.; William D. Chimel, South Abington Twp.; and Cody L. Cooper, Clarks Summit. Associate in Arts, Letters, Arts and
Sciences: Christopher R. Kern, Clarks Summit. Associate in Science, Nursing: Jennifer E. Carper, Clarks Summit; Nicole A. Chrysler, Clarks Summit; Elisabeth A. Cohen, Clarks Summit; and Sarah R. Loych, Clarks Summit. Bachelor of Science, Nursing: Renee F. Blakiewicz, South Abington Twp., and Michael A. Stelma, South Abington Twp.
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Penn State University University Park Campus Amy L. Balko, Dalton; Mary G. Chuff, South Abington Twp.; Elizabeth C. Comerford, Clarks Summit; Alayna B. Craig Lucas Dalton; Evan L Doro, Clarks Green; Jessica R. Deitzer, Clarks Green; Caitlin S. Floyd, Jermyn; Evangeline R. Heron, Clarks Summit; Allison K. Jacobs, Clarks Summit; Evan A. Jones. South Abington Township; Alexa A. Julian Clarks Summit; Megan E. Lombardi, Dalton; Amy M. Mayer, Dalton; Katelin M. Mcandrew, Clarks Summit; Matthew J. Miller, Jermyn; Katelyn M. Molinaro, Clarks Summit; Collin J. Murphy, Dalton; Megan E. Murray, South Abington Township; Yuka Narisako, Clarks Green; Julia L. Neyhart, Clarks Summit; Neha S. Pancholy, South Abington Township; Casey Phillips, Waverly; Julia A. Pronko, Jermyn; Michael J. Regula, South Abington Township; Mark S. Szajkowski, Dalton; John J. Vassil, Dalton; Griffith R. Walters, Clarks Summit. Worthington Scranton Campus Blake S Barrows, Dalton; Jonathon E Bobola, South Abington Township; Michael J Bohenek, Clarks Summit; Matthew L Callen, Clarks Summit; Jennifer E Carper, Clarks Summit; William D Chimel, South Abington Township; Nicole A Chrysler, Clarks Summit; Jonathan A Ciuccoli ,Scott Township; Amanda M Crowley, Dalton; Jeffrey S Curran North Abington Township; Tyler M Dempsey, South Abington Township; Keri M Derogatis, Clarks Summit;Erin P Devine, Clarks Summit; Jody P Fanning, South Abington Township; Shane J Gallis, Scott Township; Amanda E Gower, Clarks Summit; Taylor Hanchulak, Clarks Summit; Whitney A Higgins, Clarks Summit; Alexandra Hubbard, Waverly; Krissy Kaminsky, Greenfield Township; Michael J Kavulich, Clifford; Ian A Kopack, Clarks Summit; Kaitlin E Kulp, Clarks Summit; Christopher J Materewicz, Clarks Summit; Peter C Mills, Scott Township; Sarah Posaski, Clarks Summit; Jennifer Promovitz, Dalton;Michael J Rafter, Jermyn;James V Riggi, South Abington Twp; Ashley A Ryan, Clarks Summit; Andrew E Salva, Mayfield; Anthony J Salva, Mayfield; Sarah E Snyder, Jermyn; Nicole K Tokash Scott Township; Samuel R Walker, Clarks Green; Kyle T Walsh, Jermyn; Mark D Walter, Clarks Summit; Corey Ware, Clarks Summit. Hazleton Campus Susan M Hayner, Clarks Summit World Campus Steven Marshalek, Clarks Summit; Ashley N Mcveigh, Clarks Summit; Nicole Stombaugh, Scott township Berks Campus Samantha M Parry, Jermyn Shippensburg University Lauren A. Ellsworth, Factoryville and Brittany Hannah Trotter, Falls Susquehanna University Diana Crowley, of Clarks Summit, is a rising sophomore majoring in biology. She is 2012 graduate of Abington Heights High School and the daughter of Trip and Michele Crowley. The deans list recognizes students who achieve a grade point average of 3.4 or higher out of a possible 4.0 for the semester. To qualify, students must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours. Misericordia University Students at Misericordia University qualify for the Deans List with a 3.55 grade point average or higher. The following students were named to the deans list for the spring 2013 semester: Michael Barber, Lake Winola; Renee Barcheski, Tunkhannock; Alyssa Bazink, Mayfield; Rachel Boice, Tunkhannock; Maria Brody, Tunkhannock; Amy Bunavage, Falls; Jenna Burgio, Greenfield Twp.; Adam Candelori, Clark Summit; Roxanne Caswell, Clark Summit; Bridget Conway, S. Abington Twp.; Alison DeWitt, Lake Winola; Brittany Fissler, Clark Summit;Mallory Getts, Tunkhannock; Desiree Goble, Tunkhannock; Stephanie Harmer, Nicholson; Lisa Kintner, Tunkhannock; Samantha Knowlton, Clifford; Alexis Kolbeck, Falls; David Lance, Tunkhannock; Peggy Leonhart, Factoryville; Doug Manning, Factoryville; Chrystyn Manocchio-Noble, Tunkhannock; Nicodemo Mazzone, Falls; John Meholic, Jermyn; Alice Messler, Waverly; Joseph Miller, Tunkhannock; Mason Moher, Clarks Green; Angela Murphy, Dalton; Anna Nole, Tunkhannock; Joshua Pfahl, Nicholson; Angela Phillips, Clark Summit; Mallory Phillips, Mayfield; Alexa Plevyak, Clark Summit; Thomas Radkiewicz, Clark Summit; Benjamin Schloder, Lake Winola; Tiffani Sedorovitz, Mayfield; Shawn Skovronsky, Tunkhannock; Kristal Smith, Falls; Sarah Starzec, Tunkhannock.
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The Roy W. Piper Charitable Trust awarded its 2013-2014 scholarships to the Trusts fifth class of recipients. The Trust honored 20 high school seniors, shown, with four-year individual scholarships ranging from $2,000 per year to up to $22,000 per year.
The Roy W. Piper Charitable Trust awarded its 2013-2014 scholarships to the Trusts fth class of recipients. The Trust honored 20 high school seniors with four-year individual scholarships ranging from $2,000 per year to up to $22,000 per year. The application selection process proved to be challenging, with over 130 qualied applications. The academic and community achievements of this years Piper Scholars were commendable. This years recipients are graduating from thirteen different northeastern Pennsylvania high schools and will attend 16 different colleges and universities this fall. The recipients are: Edoukou Aka-Ezoua from G.A.R.(Lafayette College); Bridget Benko (Keystone College), Colleen Brace (University of Pennsylvania), and Cameron Crock (University of Delaware) - all from Lackawanna Trail; Gina Morgese from Holy Cross (Marywood University); Emma Musto (Albright College) and Katherine Rosencrance (Penn State
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University) - both from Abington Heights; Kimberly Keller (Wilkes University) and Samantha Wesnak (Lock Haven University) - both from Riverside; Krista Berardelli from Mid-Valley (Kutztown University); Daniel Clemens (Emerson College), Darian Mosluk (Marywood University), Jade Levi (Misericordia University), and Savannah Robinson (Lock Haven University) all from Tunkhannock Area; Florence Kwok from E.L. Meyers (University of Pittsburgh); Daniel Luke from Lakeland (Taylor University); Marion Coyne from West Scranton (Penn State University); Cassandra Stevens from Lake Lehman (Penn State University); Cassandra Nocito from Pittston Area (Temple University); and Dhruvalkumar Patel from Scranton (Penn State University). The Roy W. Piper Charitable Trust was established by Roy W. Piper, an esteemed local building contractor and real estate developer who passed away in 2007. Owner of The Roy W. Piper Construction Company and military veteran, Piper worked tirelessly to build his life and business from the ground up. He became well-known throughout Northeastern Pa. with his construction business as he built numerous retail, office, and warehouse structures in the area. Most notable was his construction of the Tannersville Outlet Mall. He was also well-recognized for his community giving and support. The Piper Scholarship was developed to recognize and meet the nancial needs of a students education, placing an emphasis on community service and academic achievement. During the past ve years, the Piper scholarship has been provided to more than onehundred students. Currently, Piper Scholars study at forty-eight different colleges and universities. The Trustees of the Roy W. Piper Charitable Trust are Ronald G. Kukuchka, Robert P. Browning, Esq. and Thomas P. Tulaney. Business Manager is William A. Petty. Austin Burke, president of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, was the keystone speaker during the recent Keystone College 2013 All-College Honors Convocation held at the Theatre in
From left: Dr. Edward G. Boehm; Marianne Burke, wife of Austin Burke; Austin Burke and Keystone Professor Dr. Sherry S. Strain, chair of the Faculty Senate.
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Professors earn international Award of Merit for their documentary,Vote

The Accolade Film, Television, New Media & Videography Awards has awarded a prestigious 2013 Award of Merit in Disability Issues to two Misericordia University communications professors who produced the 15-minute documentary, Vote, which chronicled how accessibility issues can disenfranchise some voters by inhibiting their entrance to polling places. The on-camSgroi pus screening was covered by regional print and broadcast media in January, and later aired on SSPTV-13 in Hazleton, Pa, in March. The documentary, undertaken by Melissa Sgroi, Ed.D., Kimbrough assistant professor and chair of the Misericordia University Department of Communications, and Dan Kimbrough, M.S., assistant professor, takes viewers to random polling places in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties in northeastern Pennsylvania during Novembers presidential election. The independently-produced documentary chronicles the difculties some people face in casting their ballot due to the built environment. For the groundbreaking documentary, Dr. Sgroi acted as the narrator and reporter, while Kimbrough was the videographer and editor. Together, they visited polling sites for the Nov. 6 general election to gauge whether or not polling places met Americans with Disabilities Act requirements and did not inhibit any members of the nations electorate from casting their ballots in the presidential election. The Misericordia University professors also accompanied a physically challenged college student who lost the use of his legs after a snowboarding accident, and his mother to a polling place to cast their ballots. They also talked to various election ofcials, a state ofcial and others to see why these obstacles from the built environment have not been corrected at polling places. We hope this documentary shed light on barriers to voting for people with disabilities because this is a form of disenfranchisement that has not been widely reported or, to my knowledge, reported at all, said Dr. Sgroi. We hope this story provided education so people will notice barriers and take action to resolve them and enable all citizens to participate in the democratic process, which is a right not a privilege. This documentary was not produced for a gotcha moment on lm, said Kimbrough. Our goal in producing it was to start some dialogue among people who are in the position to eliminate these barriers and to make it easier for people with physical challenges to cast their ballots in elections and to gain entry to public buildings. The Accolade recognizes lm television, videography and new media professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, and those who produce standout entertainment or contribute to profound social change. Entries are judged by highly qualied professionals in the lm and television industry. Information about the Accolade and a list of recent winners can be found at www.theaccolade.net. In winning an Accolade, Misericordia Universitys Department of Communications joins the ranks of other high-prole winners of this internationally-respected award. The Accolade has recognized productions from around the world, including Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Israel, Italy, Qatar, Switzerland and many more countries. The Accolade is not an easy award to win, said Thomas Baker, Ph.D., who chaired The Accolade awards contest. Entries are received from around the world. The Accolade helps set the standard for craft and creativity. The judges were pleased with the exceptionally high quality of entries. The goal of The Accolade is to help winners achieve the recognition they deserve.
Iron sculpture by international artist on display
A cast iron sculpture by internationally recognized artist Coral Lambert is currently being displayed on the Keystone College campus. The eight-foot by eight-foot sculpture, Thunder Cloud is located near the main entrance to campus. The work has been loaned to Keystone for two years as part of the recent Keystone College Iron Works/Arts on Fire celebration held earlier this month at the Scranton Iron Furnaces in downtown Scranton. Keystone received a grant for $18,300 from Lackawanna Heritage Valley to help fund the Keystone College Iron Works program for local students and create a sculpture park for their iron designs along the Lackawanna Heritage Valley trail system in Lackawanna County. Keystone Iron Works is a six-week iron casting program for high school students in partnership with the Arts Engage Program of Lackawanna County. The program was created by Keystone art instructor Nikki Moser and Keystone College alumnus Pat McGowan. Ms. Lambert and artist Vaughn Randall served as guest instructors for the program. A work created by Mr. Randall will be placed along the Lackawanna Heritage Valley hiking trails and Ms. Lamberts work is on display at Keystone. The grant to Keystone was sponsored by Lackawanna Heritage Valley in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the National Park Service. We are very grateful to have the opportunity to display Coral Lamberts renowned iron sculpture, Thunder Cloud on our campus, said Keystone College President
Gathering in front of the Thunder Cloud iron sculpture on the Keystone College campus are, from left, nikki Moser, Keystone College art instructor; natalie Gelb, executive director of the lackawanna Heritage Valley; Patrick McGowan, Keystone College iron Works Program; Thunder Cloud creator Coral lambert and Dr. David Coppola, Keystone College president.
Dr. David Coppola. At Keystone, we have a long and proud history of supporting the arts. Todays presentation of her work certainly adds to that tradition. In addition, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to Lackawanna Heritage Valley and its partners for providing funding to support Keystone College Iron Works. Lackawanna Heritage Valley truly makes our area a wonderful place to live and work. A native of England, Ms. Lambert is an associate professor and head of the Sculpture Department at Alfred University and directs the National Casting Centers Foundry Program. As an International Research Fellow in Cast Metals at the University of Minnesota from 1996-1999, she became widely respected for contemporizing the ancient metal casting process. Ms. Lambert chaired the International
Conference on Cast Iron Art in Ironbridge, England before taking the conference across the Atlantic for the rst time in 2006. Lackawanna Heritage Valley is a partnership of government, business, civic organizations, and individuals dedicated to the development of the regions historic, cultural, economic, and natural resources through preservation, education, and promotion of our areas heritage. Founded in 1868, Keystone College is a fully-accredited, independent, private college committed to proving education in the liberal arts tradition in an academic setting that fosters integrity, civility, and curiosity. Located on a 270acre campus in La Plume, Keystone offers 32 associate and baccalaureate degrees and a variety of certicate programs.
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July 8: A Midsummer Nights Sky, at Keystone College Thomas G. Cupillari 60 Astronomical Observatory, at 8:30 p.m., continuing July 10. Presented by Professor Thomas Cupillari. Info: www.keystone.edu/observatory. Factoryville Shade Tree Commission, in the Factoryville Borough Hall Building, 161 College Ave., at 7 p.m. The agenda includes a review of permits for tree removal on Riverside Drive and pruning along the Factoryville streets for sidewalk and road clearance. Dalton Fire Co. Ladies Aux. Bingo Night, in the Dalton Fire Co. Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Info: 563.1268. July 9: Second Annual Summer Marketplace at Casey Plaza, at the Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes-Barre, continuing every Tuesday through Aug. 27, from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. The marketplace will feature various vendors offering locally grown fresh produce, concessions, baked goods, jewelry, collectibles, novelty items and more. This years event will also feature weekly promotions and live entertainment. Parking and admission are free and the event will be held rain or shine. Info: mohegansunarenapa.com. Knights of Columbus Bingo Night, in the Gathering Room of Our Lady of Snows Church at 7 p.m. Bingo cards are $0.50 each or 3/$1 per game. Complimentary light refreshments will be served. Info: Chris Kane, 587.1390. July 10: Teddy Bears Picnic Day, at The Century Club from 1 - 3 p.m. A fundraiser for the Womens Resource Center, the Teddy Bears Picnic is to children ages two to nine, who must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children are invited to take their Teddies for an afternoon of face painting, storytelling, games and a light picnic lunch. Cost: $10 per person. Tickets available in advance only and will not be sold at the door. Info / tickets: 342.0204. July 12: United Cerebral Palsy of Northeastern Pennsylvania annual Golf Tournament, at Stone Hedge Country Club, Tunkhannock. The tournament is a shotgun start time at 1 p.m. for the Captain & Crew format. Registration is $95 and includes golf with cart, refreshments at the turn and a steak dinner at the conclusion. Proceeds will benet UCPs Early Intervention Services. Info: Tim McHugh, 347.3357 or email ucpnepa@epix.net. July 13: 14th Annual Conservancy Auction at the Waverly Country Club. New items and a new look and feel to the event. Save the date.
Shown, from left: Abington Heights High School Principal Pamela Murray; ACS Chemistry Exam winners Kathleen Shedlock and Eric Onofrey.
AHHS students score well on chemistry exams

Abington Heights honors chemistry students Eric Onofrey and Kathleen Shedlock have been recognized for their efforts on the American Chemical Society Regional A Level Chemistry Exam. Onofrey was the winner and Shedlock was the runner up in the exam.

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