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Pinked out
The Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center raises money for the American Cancer Society. See Page C3
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CLARKS SUMMIT
A closing ceremony was held for the Clarks Summit Centennial. See page A5
LACKAWANNA TRAIL
Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center students submit art work this week. See page A6
SCRANTON
he Abington Business and Professional Association held its annual Holiday Open House and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 26. The day began with Santa and Mrs. Claus visiting the stores as part of the Holiday Open House. Santa then arrived at the tree lighting ceremony, where the Summit Singers of Summit Baptist Church performed.
DGM Productions presents Avenue Q at the Providence Playhouse. See page A11.
David Ranakoski, 17, Scranton, pleaded guilty to charges of homicide by motor vehicle, driving under the influence and possession of a small amount of marijuana to Lackawanna County Judge Vito P. Geroulo on Nov. 21. The vehicular homicide charge has a maximum sentence of seven years and the possession charge has a maximum sentence of one year. The driving under the influence charge has a mandatory minimum sentence of 72 hours. If Ranakoski had been charged with homicide by motor vehicle while driving under the influence,
See Teen , Page 10
ABINGTONS
Raring to go
The Abington Heights and Lackawanna Trail High School wrestling teams get ready to begin their season. See Page C1
Mrs. Claus and Santa with Gerard, Heather and Matthew Demuth.
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Taxes wont go up
BY SUSAN REBENSKY Abington Journal Correspondent
Summit Centennial. I coordinated the Pole Flags with the company and Linda Besten raised the funds for the flags. Other funds were raised by other people selling shirts, caps and cards. Ellen raised money for Family Fun Day along with her selling the Clarks Summit Centennial umbrellas. Linda Young played an active part in the day along with the Fishing Derby. She added, My vision for Clarks Summit is a main street where traffic is reduced so people can support our local businesses. I would also like to have music and dancing in our parks during the summer. Beechko was a Centennial Committee member, designed tickets and Victorian banners/fundraising, Ragtime Rumble decorations/ Centennial Commemorative Umbrellas. At the firehouse, when we had the birthday cake from Patsels and I did the
500 luminaria bags and I put them on the bridge, all the way from the bridge down to the firehouse. It took me back to when I was in high school, she said. The bridge was very symbolic with football games and family days. The other event that I did the decorations for was the Royal Wedding. I did the decorations using beautiful lace tablecloths and sterling silver sconces with floral arrangements in them. They really did look like a royal wedding. That was at the firehouse. Designing the umbrella for the centennial was a unique souvenir that you dont see as most souvenirs go. It was really a big welcoming to the celebration The Family Fun and Forever Young Fishing Derby was another nice event. I was involved with it as a vendor once. I had the
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NEWTON TWP. - The residents of Newton Township got an early holiday gift, which is no tax increase in the upcoming budget. Supervisor John Pardue announced that the supervisors worked hard on the new budget and, with a lot of hard work, there will be no increase in the budget. Supervisor Ron Koldjeski stated, "We worked hard on the budget. We did increase the amount of funds we need to work on many of the township roads we did make cuts where we felt they were needed and, overall, our budget is under $1 million and the township, I am happy to say, is in fine shape and, hopefully, it will remain that way. We, as supervisors, are pretty confident it will. The preliminary budget was approved by the supervisors and will be voted upon at the December meeting. The board then went on to review three ceiling
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YOUR COMMUNITY
Editor: Its the time of the year when deer are darting into the highways, and being condemned for car collisions. But, are deer really to blame for these accidents? Is there something more sinister going on? Is there anything we can do to prevent these accidents? Hunting actually increases deer-car collisions. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, most deer-car collisions happen during hunting season. Erie Insurance collected data that showed a five-fold increase in deer-car collisions on the first day of hunting and that deer-car collisions remain high throughout hunting season. This is caused by hunters pushing deer out into the roads and panicked, wounded Dear Editor, Tea Partiers. Wall Street Occupiers. President Obamas upcoming visit to Scranton. All have one concern in common: future jobs. How to create and maintain those jobs is what divides them. Too bad that little press attention is given to one ongoing successful jobs program -- the Small Business Development Center. The Small Business Development Center at The University of Scranton has helped local economic growth for more than 30 years. At no cost, The SBDC provides individualized assistance with education and information to build successful businesses. As the SBDC helps businesses grow, job opportunities grow. In 1998, I contacted the SBDC for help with a house cleaning business. Beginning with one residential client, my business
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
December 1: Trim theSock Tree, in the Childrens Room at the Abington Community Library. Socks will be sent to St. Josephs Center for distribution. Festive Book Sale and Christmas Boutique, continuing through December 3, downstairs at the Inn at Montrose, 458 S. Main St., from noon to 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Proceeds benefit the Susquehanna County Historical Society and Free Library Association. Info: 278-1881. December 2: A Homemade Cookie Walk at the Dietrich Theater from 5 to 9 p.m., continuing December 3 from 11 a.m. while supplies last. Benefits the Dietrich Theater. Cost: $5 per box. December 3: Third Annual Living Christmas Village at Grace Bible Church in Dunmore continuing December 4 from 4 - 7 p.m. Features live music from the local high school choirs of Dunmore and Canaan Christian Academy. Other live musical performances include The Jolly Seniors and Grace Bible Church Choir. The walk-through village includes a Santas Workshop for children, puppets, a Live Nativity, hot cocoa and cookies and more. Info: 342.5651 or www.gracebiblepa.com. One-day Advent Program in the hall of St. Clare Church, 2301 N. Washington Ave., Scranton from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Features Father Robert Barrons new film series Catholicism. Register: 343.0634. Factoryville Tree Lighting at the Factoryville Borough Hall Building, 61 College Ave., at 4:30 p.m. Includes crafts for kids, holiday snacks, lighting of the tree and a holiday singalong. Cost: free. Parking available at the United Methodist Church, along College Avenue, and at the public parking lot across from Rays Market. Robert Dale Chorale Noel Sing We: A Christmas Celebration, continuing December 4. A program of choral music that expresses the joy and beauty of the holiday season. Saturdays performance will be held at St. Nicholas R. C. Church in Wilkes-Barre at 8 pm. Sundays performance will be held at St. Lukes Episcopal Church in Scranton at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 for seniors and WVIA members and $7 for students. Children under 12 will be admitted free when accompanied by a parent. Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Gift Wrapping, at the Steamtown Mall Boscovs from 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. December 4: True Friends Animal Welfare Center Memorial Tree Lighting at the shelter on Routes 706 and 29, Montrose, at 3 p.m. Donation of $5 for each light in honor or in memory of a person or pet. Light refreshments. Pets are welcome and must be leashed. Info/order form: 278.1228 or www.truefriendsawc.com. Lackawanna Historical Society Kissing Ball Making Workshop at the Catlin House at 2 p.m. A free ornament making workshop. The workshop is free and open to the public and participants are asked to bring a Styrofoam ball (10-12 inches in diameter) on which to create their own Kissing Ball. Info/Register: 344.3841. December 6: Toys for Tots Skating Benefit at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza from 6 to 9 p.m. In support of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Cost: an unwrapped toy or $5 donation to Toys for Tots. This is the only day throughout the year that the public is allowed to skate on the ice at Mohegan Sun Arena, home to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Patrons must bring their own skates. December 7: Marywood Universitys Life Long Learners Christmas Lunch in Nazareth Hall at noon. Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members. December 8: Woodhouse Day Spas Eighth Annual Holiday Open House and Party at The Woodhouse, 387 Wyom-
ing Ave., Kingston, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Benefits Make a Wish Foundation. Features music of The Herbie Green Band. Wine, cheese and desserts will be served. Cost: free, reservations required. Help to grant a childs wish by purchasing a star at the event. Info/register: 763.0063 by December 5. December 9: Empty Stocking Fund Benefit Concert at the University of Scranton Houlihan-McLean Center at 7:30 p.m. Admission: new toy or piece of childs clothing. Info: 941.7624. Lackawanna Historical Societys Annual Holiday Open House, at Catlin House from 7 to 9 p.m. DAILY EVENTS November 30: Open Forum on Drugs for Parents and Teens at the Gathering Room in Our Lady of the Snows Church at 7 p.m. Presenter is Kevin Mclaughlin, Executive Director Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services.
Baptist Church, 1546 Monsey Ave, Scranton, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. New and used books may be dropped off at the church Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., or Saturdays by appointment. Hardcover, softcover, paperback and childrens books. Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Volunteer Meeting at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine Street, Scranton, at 11 a.m. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel at the Abington Community Library from 1 to 3 p.m. Children in grades four through six are invited to unleash their strongest monsters in this duel and bring along their Yu-Gi-Oh cards and a friend. Sponsored by Abington Community Library Teen Leadership Committee.
ment law, business formation, construction, banking and real estate law will be present. Info: To register, visit www.MetroAction.org or call 570.341.0270. Factoryville Shade Tree Commission meeting in the Factoryville Public library at 6 p.m. December 6: Free Webcast: Building Your Business with LinkedIn at noon. Cost: free. Info/register: www.frontier.com/linkedin. December 7: Psalms and Meditatio continuing Dec. 14 and 21at the Jewish Community Center, 601 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton from 7 - 8:15 p.m. Each session will include time for contemplative practice and meditation, as well as the study of Psalms in English with chanting in Hebrew. Cost: $40 for JCC members and $50 for non-members. Info: rabbisteve.nathan@gmail.com or 346.6595. Vigil Mass for the Holy Day and Feast of the Immaculate Conception by the St. Thomas More Society of St. Pauls Parish at St. Clares Church, 2301 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. Anglican use. Info: 343.0634 or stthomasmoresociety.org. Financial Aid Night in the Abington Heights High School auditorium, 222 Noble Rd., Clarks Summit, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. An informational meeting for parents of Abington Heights High School senior students who will be applying to college. December 8: Gentle Yoga for You at Jaya Yoga in Clarks Summit from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Unwind from the Holiday rush. Cost: $20. Kundalini Yoga on December 15. Cost: $15. Preregistration required for both events: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/ home.asp?studioid=16150.
December 4: The St. Thomas More Society of St. Pauls Parish Events at St. Clares Church, 2301 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. Womens Bible Study Group at 12:30 p.m.: An exploration of the relevance of Scripture to womens daily December 1: Dalton Fire living and problems. EucharCo. Ladies Auxiliary Meeting istic Adoration from 11:20 a.m. at the Dalton Fire House at - 5 p.m.: Quiet time with the 6:30 p.m. Blessed Sacrament. Evensong December 2: Game at 5 p.m.: A prayer service Night with Wii at the Abington comprising psalms, scripture, a Community Library from 6:30 short homily and music, con- 8:30 p.m. Grades 4 through 6. cluding with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Info: December 3: Myasthenia 343.0634 or stthomasmoresoGravis Foundation of America ciety.org. NEPA Support Group Meeting in the Community Room at the December 5: Wilkes UniCharles Luger Outpatient Center, Allied Services, 475 Mor- versity Information Session in the second-floor ballroom of gan Highway, Scranton, at 11 a.m. Managing The Stress Of the Henry Student Center, 84 W. South St, from 6 to 8 p.m. Chronic Illness and The Road To Improved Health And Well- For adults interested in pursuing an advanced degree or Being presented by Joseph Mcaulliffe,DC, Proactive Fam- certification in a variety of academic fields. Register/Info: ily Chiropractic,Clarks Sumwww.wilkes.edu/informationmit, will offer complimentary session or 408.4235. stress screenings to participaMetroAction Ask the Atnts. Info: Vera Krewsun at 570.687.6009 or Marie Ronn- torney Panel Discussion, in Scranton at 8:30 a.m. Cost: lof 877.596.1491. Used Book Sale at Trinity $35. Attorneys from employ-
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Manager Steve Mancuso, left, and assistant manager Tracy Wolf are celebrating the one-year anniversary of Sherwin-Williams Paints in Clarks Summit.
BY ANDY DAVIS Abington Journal Correspondent
SCRANTON - Clarks Summit resident Beth Rundell turned a lifelong passion into a productive business when she founded Keystone Fabrics last January. She opened her shop at 1521 N. Main Ave., Scranton in June. Ive always been decorating my own residences and had friends asking me to help with theirs, Rundell said. I started doing it more and more on the side as an occupation and decided to open my own place specializing in home dcor fabrics in the Scranton area. It had gotten to the point that I really wanted to (decorate) full-time and there seemed to be a need in the area. Keystone Fabrics is dedicated to providing residents of Northeastern Pennsylvania with a wide selection of home decor fabrics. It features thousands of fabrics suitable for any home project, including upholstery, draperies and shades, bedding and pillows. Rundell said there is
ture including sofas, outdoor furniture, custom headboards and more. Since the stores opening last summer, the public has voiced its approval to the owners. People will walk in and say, This place is great and Im glad youre here, Rundell said. According to Rundell, the store offers many discounts throughout the year. At any given time, there is usually one sale or another, she said. Janice Liddic, also a Clarks Summit resident, previously worked with Rundell at the Lupus Foundation and has assisted her with advertising at her shop. She has helped with business development,
doing behind the scenes work with marketing and promotion, Rundell said. We have a good working relationship. She also helped in the websites development and is working with me on a rescued furniture project. The business will sell antique pieces that people can buy in the shop along with the fabrics to go with them. Rundells priority is customer satisfaction. The main thing is the customer getting the look they really want for their room, she said. Our pieces are all original and one of a kind. People can pick the right ones to fit their own style and we work very closely with them when they are making decisions.
Sherwin-Williams Paints, managed by Steve Mancuso, recently celebrated its oneyear anniversary in the Abingtons. Assistant Store Manager Tracy Wolf said the experience has been great. Our first year here in the Abington Shopping Center has been a wonderful experience. Business has been growing steadily and we hope that continues well into the future, Wolf said. Wolfe said that becoming a member of the Abington community is something that is very important to the employees and management at Sherwin-Williams. This year the store signed up to become a member of the Abington Business and Professional Association and also donated goods to help those affected by the flooding in September. We hope to serve this community and surrounding areas for a very long time, Wolf said. The stores caring for its community is also reflected in its official store goal, which is to provide our customers with exceptional service in combination with high-quality products. With our extensive knowledge and training, we strive to ensure successful projects every time. By developing relationships with our customers, we hope to gain customers for life, according to Wolf. Due to the winter season, the staff anticipates that most of the projects people will be taking on at this time of the year will be indoors and Sherwin-Williams offers a variety of products that could be helpful to those looking to liven up their homes. This time of year is perfect for interior projects, especially with our low-odor
Sherwin-Williams Paints is open Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
products. One way to change a room is to add an accent wall by changing the paint color or installing wallpaper. These small changes can add new life to your home just in time for your holiday celebrations, Wolf said. Although preferred customers always receive a 10% discount on paints, during the month of December, Sherwin-Williams is offering a 30% discount on paint for preferred customers. Regular retail customers can sign up to be a preferred member at any time and the store also offers additional savings to professional contractors. The store is located at 1144 Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit, for more information call 586.5666.
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Celebrating a childrens coloring contest are, from left, ABPA Executive Director Laura Ancherani, First Fidelity Bank Branch Manager Trip Crowley, First Fidelity Bank assistant branch manager Ellen Kanton and Abington Journal Editor Kristie Grier Ceruti.
Lauren Olevnik, 12, was named the winner of the Abington Business and Professional Associations Childrens Holiday Coloring Sweepstakes. Olevnik was invited to flip the switch to light the town at the Tree Lighting Ceremony held on Saturday, Nov. 26, she also
won a $500 Savings Bond from Fidelity, Discount and Deposit Bank. The winners were drawn on Nov.18 at Fidelity Bank. Second prize was a childrens game courtesy of Kidazzle and third prize was a gift basket from Willowbrook Assisted Living.
Honorable Mention winner of Dietrich Theater movie passes, courtesy of The Abington Journal, is Lindsey Bartell, 3.
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Clarks Summit Centennial Committee members are, back, from left, arren Watkins, Phyllis Watkins, Charles Sandercock and Dennis Martin. Front from left: Charles Kumpas, Joan Mead-Matsui, Linda Young, Leana Smith, Ellen Beechko, James Roland and Phyllis Ruzbarsky.
As the Clarks Summit Centennial celebration officially came to a close on Nov. 26 in Laughney Hall on the second floor of the Clarks Summit Borough Building, committee vice chairman Dennis Martin who served under committee chairperson Gerrie Carey was applauded for his role in leading the more than 100 volunteers through months of planning and events. Charles Kumpas provided the audience with a good healthy dose of history with his slide presentation, Clarks Summit through the Years, and Martin gave closing remarks, including information regarding the permanent museum to be housed in Laughney Hall and the time capsule, an ongoing project. Seeing all the people of the area coming together to enjoy themselves and show their children what the community means to them was the spirit that people had in 1911 for their community, said Martin. Its good to see it still exists. Above and beyond his role as vice chairman, Martin is notably a historian. He described his goal for the Centennial. As a representative of the Lackawanna Historical Society, I wanted to make their resources available for this Centennial. We have done that. As historian for the Abington Community Library, I want to assemble what we have learned and what we still are learning into resources for the community. I am most interested in the stories of the people that we
have accumulated. We have found images that we didnt know about; we have found stories that were almost lost; we have found the continuity of people in this area from earliest residents to newest arrivals Although Martin has done all of the interviews to date, his wife Sharleen has been present at several of the sessions and has been in charge of the transcriptions. Jim Roland helped Martin with the Helen Norton interview and Kumpas has several contacts and will do those interviews with Martin. Sharleen Martin will transcribe those interviews. The Library Local History Project needs people to interview about what living in Clarks Summit was like in the past. I did an excellent one with Beth Perry this week about both her mother and her growing up in Clarks Summit - with lots of photographs from the family album, said Martin. The interviews also included Helen Norton who celebrated her 100th birthday last year. Martin added, We interviewed the Bunnell brothers, part of the 100 year history of their family business, and Jim Roland and Pudge Adcroft, who remember many stories of growing up in the area. My wife and I will continue these interviews for the librarys collection. The Albright Memorial Library is also starting such a program. We must rescue these stories while the people are still available to tell them. Although the Centennial is now recent history, the work of the museum com-
Santa Claus is coming to the Abington Community Library (ACL) on Monday, Dec. 12, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Deaf and Hard of Hearing children, their siblings and their friends are invited to stop at the ACL and meet Signing Santa in the Ryon Room. Family members may take unlimited photos of their children while they
share their wish list with Santa. This photo opportunity with Signing Santa is presented free of charge through the support and sponsorship of the Abington Community Library, the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children, Starbucks of Dickson City, and the NE PA Center for Independent Living.
Charles Kumpas gives his presentation, Clarks Summit Through the Years.
mittee continues with Martin serving as chair. The committee includes Ellen Beechko, Gerrie Carey, Janine Port, Jim Roland, Charles Sandercock and Warren Watkins. With help from the museum committee, Kumpas is gathering information for the time capsule that will be opened in 2036 at Clarks Summits 125th birthday celebration. Martin and committee members are asking for help from the community by way of donations of materials to be placed in the
time capsule. The materials could include bulletins, newsletters and other items that normally get tossed just after reading or before, providing a snapshot of Clarks Summit in 2011. Old kitchen gadgets, toys, programs and photographs from the past century are among the items the committee plans to display in the museum. To donate or lend an item to the museum or to contribute an item for the time capsule, email Martin at dmartin610@yahoo.com.
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Staying busy
AHHS junior student finds time for volunteer work while excelling in classroom.
BY ELIZABETH BAUMEISTER lbaumeister @theabingtonjournal.com
One may think that an Abington Height junior who is on the senior Scholastic Bowl Team, takes four AP classes and actsas vice president of the schools Future Business Leaders of America Club would be busy enough. But for 16-year-old Maitri Pancholy, of Clarks Summit, this is just the beginning. And all that doesnt include the time she spends doing volunteer work and helping others. Pancholys mother, Dipti, said her daughters name means friend and that she is extremely sensitive to any one or group in need. Barbara Moss, who teaches science at Abington Heights, recently witnessed Pancholys generosity first hand after an annual rummage sale at the school. I learned that Maitri had spearheaded a donation drive for flood victims in our area and contacted her about taking any of our items left after the sale for her donation drive, Moss said. She diligently showed up on a Saturday afternoon and filled her parents van to the hilt with the clothing and linens we had left. Dipti Pancholy said her daughter approached her, asking to use the family garage for a project to help flood victims. From there, Dipti said, she collected 43 lawn-size bags of used clothing which she sorted. She also raised $125 in cash to send to the American Red Cross of Luzerne County, all in just two weeks. She has a big heart, Moss said. And, without any prompting, (she) decided to do this selfless deed for others. Moss said Pancholy also helps others in the classroom at every opportunity. She knows when to step in and lead a group yet can also allow others to lead, the teacher said. She is able to discuss topics with peers, often providing an alternate explanation when necessary to facilitate their understanding without being condescending. Pancholy has attended the Abington School District since first grade and likes it a lot, saying the teachers are really passionate about what they do, going above and beyond just talking at the front of the classroom and really getting into what they are teaching. Her favorite subject is language, and other than English, she speaks four, in-
cluding Gujarati, Hindi, French and Chinese. She also reads Latin and is a member of the Latin Club at Abington Heights. Thats a lot of fun, she said. I really like Latin and languages. She would also like to study Greek some day. Pancholy is also a member of the Math Club, the Interact Club, which does a lot of volunteer work through the Rotary club, volunteers at Community Medical Center and is involved in the Wells for India Project. Her family travels extensively and she has been to India and many places in Europe. Some of her other interests include cooking, healthy living, Indian classical music and dance, science and karate. She also plays the guitar and the harmonium, an Indian classical instrument, and sings. She studied karate for seven years at UTA Karate in Dalton and achieved a second degree black belt. Last year, her Junior Academy of Science calculus project won first place in the Regional and State competitions. When asked how shes been able to accomplish all this and keep up with four AP classes in school, Pancholy said, Ive always liked to do well and take the harder classes. Its a lot of work, but you do learn a lot. Its also fun, she said, and she enjoys making friends in the process. Pancholy has two sisters, Neha, 18, and Pari, 12; and a brother, Manan, 6. Both her parents are doctors and she would like to work in the medical field as well. During the summer, she attended a month-long healthcare camp at the University of Pittsburgh and was also able to shadow a local doctor for a while, helping her decide this is what she wants to do. She likes the idea of becoming a family doctor, because, she feels they help people theyve known for their whole lives. I think its really cool how they can interact with different generations at once, she said.
memories that I have made. Along the travel, we have supported the students and the new board will do the same." BY SUSAN REBENSKY After addressing the Abington Journal Correspondent board and the audience, MAYFIELD - Richard Ko- Koruszko got down to business and discussed the isruszko, chairman of the sue of mold recently Lakeland School Board, brought forward by a parnoted during the boards ent. November 16 meeting that "We have received the his term is coming to an end. Before he left the po- mold report back and it is fine, but we are still looksition, however, Koruszko wanted to say a few things ing into this further and we want the best environment to his fellow board memfor our students," he said. bers. "We will continue to in"I have been part of the board for 24 years and this vestigate this and stay on board has done many things top of any situation, but the and accomplished so much school buildings are all for the students of this dis- fine and their levels are right in range with the retrict," he said. "I cherish quirements." the friendships and all the
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Students at Abington Heights High School interview alumni about college life.
Lowell Phillips will play George W. Bush in The Complete History of America...Abridged Dec. 1-3 at Lackawanna Trail High School.
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Marion Winters Burke died peacefully at her home in Newton Township. She is survived by her husband Edward J. Burke. The couple had been married for 46 years. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late James and Deborah Winters. She was a resident of Newton Township for the last 20 years, previously having lived in Appalachian, NY. She was of the Baptist faith. She was employed by Hillcrest Lamp Shade Company and worked for a period for IBM Federal Systems in Owego, NY. She attended Taylor High School and graduated from Binghamton High School. She was a graduate of Endicott International Beauty School and was a registered beautician. She operated a small beauty shop in Endicott, NY. She is also survived by her son, Edward F. Newton; a brother and two sisters. She is preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. She was a meticulous cook, homemaker and seamstress. A blessing service was held on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 11 a.m. by Fr. Jason Soltysiak. For online condolences, visit www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome.com
William Christian, Glenburn Township, died peacefully at home on Thursday morning following an illness. He is survived by his wife, the former Eileen Mehan. The couple had been married for 55 years. Born in WilkesBarre, he was the son of the late Dr. William and Margaret Miliauskas Christian. Prior to his retirement, he was the owner/ operator of Abington Advertising and A.A. Printery in Clarks Summit. He was also a teacher of English in public high schools in Newark Valley, N.Y.; Bristol Township, (Levittown); and locally in North Pocono High School. He was a member of Our Lady of the Snows Church, serving in fundraising in the annual bazaar and as a funeral altar server. He was active in his community, having started the first Clarks Summit Fourth of July fireworks. Three years later, that enterprise was turned over to the Rotary Club and continues today. As a member and past president of the Rotary Club of the Abingtons, he was awarded the Paul Harris Fellow Award for his service above self. He wrote a humorous weekly bulletin, many skits and plays for Rotary. He was a founding member of the Abington Business and Professional Association, (ABPA). His local contributions include acquiring a grant for the construction of the clock tower that stands in the center of Clarks Summit. While serving as president of Rotary and
also as a member of ABPA, he was initiator of the building of the planters and waste bins in the Clarks Summit main areas. He was the co-founder and first president of the Concerned Abington Taxpayers. He served as president of Allied Services Volunteers. He was elected supervisor to the Township of Glenburn. He appeared in more than 25 productions of the Abington Players, a local acting club, directing five plays, producing three and serving as board member and president of the Players. Also surviving are a daughter, Susan McWilliams, Riviera Beach, Fla. and her children, Eric and Margaret Harrison; son, William J. and his wife, Paige and their two children, Jeffrey and Kelly, Painted Post, N.Y.; daughter, Laura Christian Heller and her husband Donald, Tunkhannock; son, Drew and his wife Erika DeWilde and their two children. Cole and Liam, Waverly,. He was preceded in death by an infant son, William Vincent. The family extends gratitude to Sheela Prahalad, M.D., for her wise and loving care. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on November 28 in Our Lady of the Snows Church. Interment followed at the Cathedral Cemetery in Scranton. Online condolences may be posted online at www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to Rotary Club of the Abingtons, PO Box 392, Clarks Summit, PA 18411.
In celebration of the upcoming holiday season Lackawanna County Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. on the North Washington Avenue side of Courthouse Square, in downtown Scranton. In addition to the tree lighting, the event will feature performances by Abington Heights Womens Ensemble and Catholic Choral Society. For more information on this or other upcoming holiday events in Lackawanna County, visit www.lackawannacounty.org.
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COLTS needs your help to Stuff the Bus on the Spruce Street side of Courthouse Square as we collect unwrapped toys, books and monetary donations for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation!! The Rock 107 Morning Show with DiRienzo and Prospector will broadcast live from the Square, and Santa Claus will handout COLTS goodies to everyone who donates.
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The Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Rd., Clarks Summit, is open for the adoption of pets from noon to 4:30 p.m. daily. Remember to contact the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter at 586.3700 if your pet is lost or goes astray.
Adopt a cage at the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter for one month and your $20 donation will go toward care and feeding of the animal in that cage for the month you choose. A card will be placed on the cage identifying the sponsor for that month. Send the following Adopt-a-Cage information, including name, address, city, state and zip, phone number, sponsor month, choice of dog, cat or small animal cage and how you would like your sponsor card to appear, along with $20 for each cage to The Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Rd., Clarks Summit, PA 1841 1.
Supporting the Seven Loaves Soup Kitchen are, from left, Constance Kintner, DGK Insurance; Beth OMalley, DGK Insurance; Janice Shafer, co-founder of Seven Loaves; and Anna Jenkins, DGK Insurance.
The Matching Grant program allows us to partner with our agents to support the needs of the communities we serve, said Tony Albanese, the Senior Vice President, Bonds and Agency Development for Selective. Selective Insurance Group, Inc. is a holding company for seven property and casualty insurance companies.
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after talking with the contractor he has agreed to do all the work at this years Continued from Page 1 quoted prices with no inbids for the ceiling repair creases when the work conin the town meeting room. tinues in the spring. Three bids were received Supervisor Doug Pallman with one of the bids being also addressed the issue of rejected due to the lack of a the Community Rec Center. non-conclusion bind form Pallman stated the rec cenbeing present. The two bids ter is an asset to the comreceived were reviewed munity and hopes that peowith the bid being awarded ple in the community climb to Brown Builders in the on board and get involved amount of $13,992.23 with the high bid being received and that the rec center is a vital link for the communifrom AJ Guzzi in the amount of $18,718. The bid ty. Supervisor Ron Koldwill be awarded upon all jeskialso commented in proper insurance documents regards to the rec center, I presented. know people are still talkUpcoming road repairs were also discussed. Super- ing about us spending money on the rec center for visor John Pardue noted replacing the roof and heatthat time has run out this year to do the needed road ing system, but it is a town building and we have to work in the township, but
maintain it. The building is a sound building. It is a quality of life and it is an asset to our community. In other business, Supervisor Doug Pallman stated that the highway department is working on the shoulders on the sides of the road and noted that the town grater is currently down and that the highway department is prepared and ready for winter. Scott Haan of the Planning Commission noted that the planning commission has met with the gas drilling committee and information is being sought and research is being done in regards to the issue. The board also approved to send a letter to the senators and congressman against House Bill 1950.
Holiday spirit
hildren from the community brought handmade ornaments to decorate the tree at the Kick Off the Holidays Tree Lighting at Memorial Park in Dalton on Nov. 25. The event was sponsored by the Dalton Business and Professional Association.
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Santa arrived on fire truck and distributed candy canes to the children. At right, Ava Starfursky hangs an ornament on the tree.
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umbrellas designed and it was nice to be back with my old schoolmates that I hadnt seen. Being involved with old classmates was a really nice experience and it rekindled a lot of things we used to do in high school friends hanging out. Thats the nicest thing that came out of the Centennial old friends that may have been here for the last 45 years but you really didnt see them. I envision a lot of young, creative minds in Clarks Summits future. Clarks Summit has always been a culmination of talented and very business-minded people. I see the next generation or the next 20 years being a conglomerate of many nationalities that would bring new traditions and ideas to the community and maintain the borough as one of the prominent boroughs in northeast PA, added Beechko.
Santa and his friends will arrive on Saturday, Dec. 3 aboard a special train provided by Steamtown National Historic Site.
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Off the Wall featuring artists Heather Murphy, Lolita Nogan, Erica Simon and Michael Swanson at New Visions Studio and Gallery, 201 Vine St., Scranton. The exhibit will be on view to Nov. 27. Info: 878.3970. William Chickillo and Nannette M. Burti, opened Nov. 18 and continuing through Jan. 8, at Skylake Gallery, Route 407, Fleetville. Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays 1 to 5 p.m., and by appointment. Info: 945.7000 or visit www.skylakegallery.com.
Performing Arts
Irving Berlins White Christmas, Dec1to 4, 8 to 11 and 15 to 18, at the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St, Swoyersville, Thursdays thru Saturdays curtain is at 8 p.m., Sundays 3 p.m. Dinner and show and show-only tickets now on sale. Info: 283.2195 or 800.698.PLAY. Wally Gordon Community Chorus is seeking singers in all voice parts for its annual Christmas Concert scheduled for Dec. 10. Info: 575.4708 or 586.2595. Holiday Memories, presented by the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, Dec. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22, all matinees begin at 10 a.m. Cost: $9. Info: 458.4075, email phenry@bte.org or visit www.bte.org Four Catholic Straw Men will discuss four historical episodes routinely distorted to allegedly malign the Catholic Church Dec. 7, 14, and 21, at 6:45 p.m. at St Clare Church, 2301 North Washington Ave., Scranton, as part of the St. Thomas More Society Adult Discipleship Series. Info: 343.0634. Christmas in Montrose presented by the Montrose Community Chorale, Dec. 4, 3 p.m. in the auditorium of the Montrose Area High School. Special guests this year will be the Southerntiersmen Barbershop Chorus of New York State. Brass accompaniment and percussion will be provided by local musicians. David Andre directs the Chorale and Randy Webster serves as accompanist. Cost: A freewill offering will benefit local charities. Abington Heights Middle School concerts are scheduled as follows: sixth grade band, Dec. 12; eighth grade band,Dec.13; seventh grade band, Dec. 14; seventh grade chorus, Dec. 19; eighth grade chorus, Dec. 15; eighth grade orchestra, Jan. 19; seventh grade orchestra, Jan. 20; sixth grade orchestra, Jan. 23; fifth grade orchestra, Jan. 24. All of the concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free.
Cast members of Avenue Q include, from left, John McNulty as Nicky, Mark Petrole as Rod, Dane Bower as Princeton, Meaghan Fadden as Kate and Jeremy Crisi, in front, as Trekkie Monster.
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Whether or not you feel Avenue Q is more Sesame Street-meetsSouth Park or Rent with puppets and no terminal disease, cast members agree that rehearsing for the upcoming production of the Broadway hit has been a blast, even before the curtain rises on Dec. 2. Weve sung these songs 300 times and were still laughing, said mark Petrole, of Tamaqua. Its the only show Ive been involved in where people are asking to do scenes over because of how funny they are. The show, indeed, has puppets, but this isnt Public Broadcasting Systems type of puppet show. All of the same stuff thats on Sesame Street like equality and getting along is there but from a different angle. Instead of saying we should all get along, it kind of says everyone sucks so we should embrace that, John McNulty, of West Wyoming, said. McNulty portrays Nicky, one half of the Bert and Ernie-esque roommates in Avenue Q. Musical numbers include If You Were Gay and Everyones a Little Bit Racist approach such topics in a way that even the actors admit would be tough to do candidly if it
werent for their felt-clad companions. Its what everybody deals with, except puppets are doing it which makes it funnier, said Jeremy Crisi, of Lake Ariel, who portrays Trekkie Monster, an Internet aficionado and investment guru, to put it politely, who educates audience members on the majority of content available online. Its so much easier to say and do those things when youre behind a puppet, he added. Crisi said the puppeteering process brings a new level of comfort for aspiring actors like himself and Travis Davis, a Wilkes-Barre resident who portrays building super Gary Coleman. Yes, that Gary Coleman.
And while one of the most notable songs from the show is It Sucks To Be Me, cast members said theyve truly enjoyed being the first local company to bring Avenue Q to life in Scranton. Its always exciting to be the first theater to do anything, said West Wyoming resident Dane Bower. I know when I saw the show on Broadway years ago, I said to myself, I dont know when or where or how, but dammit, I am going to do this show. Proving that fantasies do come true, Bower portrays Princeton, the newest resident along the avenue. With all of the tongue-in-cheek moments, the show does hit home with the young cast, including dur-
If you go WHAT: Avenue Q presented by DGM Productions WHEN: Dec. 2 to 4 and 8 to 10, all shows at 8 p.m. except for Sunday, Dec. 4 matinee at 3 p.m. WHERE: Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Rd., Scranton. COST: $15 for adults, $12 for senior citizens and students. The price pays for the whole set, but youll only need the edge! cast member John McNulty quipped. INFO: (570) 313-2123 or www.avenueqscranton.com
Lady Antebellum at Mohegan Sun Arena, Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature special guests singer/songwriter Josh Kelley and Edens Edge. Cost: $59.75/$39.75. Info: 1.800.745.3000. Crystal Gayle, Dec.10, 9 p.m. Gypsies at Mount Airy Casino Resort. Cost: $25/ $40 Info: call 1.866.468.7619 or visit
mountairycasino.com. Little Women,A Broadway musical based on the book by Louisa May Alcott. Directed by assistant professor of performing arts Naomi Baker with musical direction by Ken McGraw. Performance dates are Feb. 17 to 19 and 24 to 26. Info: 1-800WILKES-U, ext. 4420.
Writers Group, for ages 18 and up, at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m., ongoing. Come and read your work or listen and be inspired. All genres and levels of writing welcome. Cost: Free. Info: 570.996.1500.
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New Visions Studio & Gallery 201 Vine St., Scranton, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, noon to 6 p.m.; Thursday to Saturday noon to 9 p.m.; Sunday noon to 3 p.m. Cost: $19.99 for one day, unlimited access; $79.99 for one week, unlimited access; $199.99 for one month, unlimited access. Info: 610.636.9684 or email newvisionsstudio@gmail.com
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Brothers Keeper is published by Severn House. Gilmans main character is a detective, who gets sucked into the drama and he gets sucked into the problem, noted Gilman. Hes no longer an objective observer of the action; hes now a participant in it and is subject to whatever is going to happen the jealousies or the greed. He is not only going to try to solve the problem; hes subject to it. I do think my detective novels are noir and the reason is the hardboiled detective is a guy that comes in from the outside and he is presented with a problem, find the diamonds or find the girl. He comes in, he solves the problem, he catches the bad guy, he catches the girl and he walks away. He wipes his hand of it and is untouched by the circumstances. Whereas with noir, generally a noir character is a guy thats going to be immersed in and hes going to be touched by it. Readers can expect more books from Gilman. I was going to be a writer from the start. It was never going to be just one book. It wasnt going to be, Ill write this book and then its over. Ive always had aspirations to be a writer and also live the writers life, which I dont think Im really doing yet but there really is no stopping me now. There will never be enough books. Gilman resides in Clarks Summit with his wife, Lori. He has three children, Amy, Lawrence and Abby. To learn more about his books, visit keithgilman.com.
Award-winning childrens non-feature DVDs have just been added to the childrens audio-visual collection at the Abington Community Library. Each program runs about 35 minutes and was produced by Dorling Kindersley, based on an Eyewitness nonfiction book. Dog Which canine ancestors helped found a great city? Which sense dominates a dogs life? This DVD tracks the transformation of these wild pack animals into todays pets. Discover the wolf connections that give dogs their hunting, courting, mating and social traits, and find out what a dogs life is really all about. Horse - Who were the first people to domesticate horses? Whats the difference between hotblooded and cold-blooded breeds? Venture into the equine world for an introduction to both wild and domesticated horses. From Roman chariot races to modern rodeos, take an international tour of the ancient links between horses and humans. Decide whether or not man has really conquered this incredible animal or if its wild instincts are still as strong as ever. Desert Why do camels huddle together in the heat? Which desert stays below freezing for half the year? Desert treks across the earths most parched places to find some of the greatest stories of adaptation and survival. Meet the extraordinary inhabitants of the desert and witness their startling strategies to capture and conserve that most precious of all commodities - water. New childrens feature films are also available: The Gruffalo - Forced to rely on his wits for survival, Mouse invents an imaginary monster to scare away three hungry animals, but what happens when he comes face-to-face with his own creation? Princess and the Pony A sheltered young princess is sent to live with relatives in America where she befriends a pony held captive by a shady carnival owner. The Perfect Game Four impoverished baseballloving kids recruit Cesar, a former major league player who has returned to his native Mexico, to coach their rag-tag team. Together, they overcome hardships and bigotry to compete in the 1957 Little League World Series. Based on a true story.
The Abington Community Library is located at 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Visit its website at 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.
US Navy Reserve Lieutenant Laurie Lans will make a presentation at a Community Shabbat Dinner at the Jewish Discovery Center in Clarks Summit Dec. 2 and 3.
assisting her husband with his congregation. She said, I really like to U.S. Navy Reserve Lt. Laurie Lans will present the share with my audience the human dimension of war at people Ive run into in Iraq a Community Shabbat Din- and Afghanistanthe ner on Friday, Dec. 2 at 6:30 speech really isnt about me, its about them. Ive met p.m. and a brunch on Satvery religious Jews from urday, Dec. 3 at 12 p.m. at Brooklyn and Monsey, NY; the Jewish Discovery CenJews serving in the infantry ter, 749 Northern Blvd., in the Army and Marines. Clarks Summit. Return to Babylon is the Ive met Jewish generals and admirals, a Jew from title of Lans presentation. Lans is in her 11th year in Denmark who only found out on his mothers the Navy Reserve and recently completed her fourth deathbed that she was a Holocaust survivor and that deployment with three of her four deployments in Iraq he was not Catholic as raised but rather Jewish. and Afghanistan. Her husNot just JewsIve met band, Moshe, currently on non-Jews who have stirred active duty, has been the my soul and touched my rabbi at Fort Hood, Texas heart in ways Ill never forsince February 2010 and also recently returned from get.this is what I like to share with my audience Afghanistan. the human dimension of Lans currently spends a war. good portion of her time
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I did run into some obstacles to keep kosher and the Sabbath, and I love to share with my audiences the different people Ive met along the way , added Lans. A Community Shabbat is a special dinner that celebrates the Jewish day of rest and is a time when Jews focus on the spiritual purpose of life. Family, friends and community members bond for prayer, study and discussion, festive meals and a celebration of Jewish life. Tickets for the Friday Shabbat and Saturday Brunch are $36 for adults, $18 for children 9 years old and older and free for children younger than 8years old. To make a reservation, call 587.3300 or visit jewishNEPA.com.
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for Student Success at Temple University. We had a really interesting day. Freeman definitely got a chance to see all of Philadelphia from the beautiful to the not so beautiful. Freeman spends much of his year on assignments in Asia. The Picture Your City contest was designed to connect Freeman with other photographers during his rare visit PHOTO COURTESY TEMPLE UNIVERSITY to the States. When I was a new photogSenior photojournalism major Jessie Fox (left) shadowed professional rapher, I really enjoyed learnphotographer Micheal Freeman for a day after winning the "Picture ing from seasoned professionYour City" photo contest sponsored by Focal Press. als, Freeman told Burton. It was a pleasure to give back to on photography. The two can- Museum of Art. new a photographer and vassed the city taking shots of We ran into Jason while we seeing Philadelphia through everything from Rittenhouse were out on our shoot, Fox her eyes. Square to the Philadelphia told Jazmyn Burton, a reporter
The Scranton Cultural Center Listen Local Music Series returns Dec. 2 for another night of music with local flair. Rogue Chimp will headline the concert. The Scranton-based band includes brothers Jacob and Zach Cole and violinist Mark PHOTO SUBMITTED Langor, the most recent project Woodyatt. of Brian Langan, a former memThe night will begin with solo artist Langor, who cou- ber of the Sw!ms,shown here, ples fantasy pop with theat- willl take the stage at the Scranton Cultural Center on Friday, rics, props and games. Dec. 2. Launched in November 2010, Langor is the most recent project of Brian Lan- 1.800.745.3000, or by visgan, a former member of the iting www.scrantonculturalSw!ms. center.org. Tickets are $10 and can be A cash bar and light fare purchased by visiting SCC will be available the night of Box Office, calling the show for patrons 21 years 570.344.1111 or old or over.
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where three small children bid farewell to their father as he travels overnight to visit Continued from Page 11 their sick grandmother, or only will there be live sound po po. The children are effects to enhance the show, cautioned not to open the door to anyone as there but a barbershop quartet from the Endless Mountains might be a wolf or lon lurking about. But when Chorus will delight us with there is a knock on the door music that evening. Admislate at night, is it their po po sion to the show is free. Please call us at 996.1500 to or is it really an evil lon po po instead? Tickets are free reserve a seat. to this production as well and Then on Friday, Dec. 9 at can be picked up at the Die10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and trich Theater ticket booth or Saturday, Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. the Dietrich Childrens The- reserved over the phone by calling 996.1500. The Pennatre will take the Dietrich sylvania Humanities Council stage for its production of has sponsored this show. Lon Po Po: A Red Riding As you can see, the DieHood Story from China. trich is so much more than During this show, we will visit the Chinese countryside the movies!
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LEGAL NOTICE Please take notice that Waverly Township, Lackawanna County, intends to adopt its budget for the year 2012 at its regular meeting on Monday, December 12, 2011 at 7:00pm. The proposed budget may be examined at the Township Office, Lake Henry Drive, Waverly, PA during business hours, Monday-Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm William H. White Waverly Township Manager LEGAL NOTICE Glenburn Township Preliminary 2012 Budget The Glenburn Township Supervisors have completed the Glenburn Township 2012 Preliminary Budget slated for approval at the December 19, 2011 Township Meeting. It will be available for public inspection at the Township Building located at 54 Waterford Road, Dalton. Office hours are 9:00 am to 12:00 noon Monday through Thursday. Joanne Benson Township Secretary/Treasurer NOTICE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Certificate of Organization for Golf365, LLC, a Pennsylvania Limited Liability Company, has been filed and approved by the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on November 14, 2011 in accordance with the provisions of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Limited Liability Company Law of 1994, as amended and supplemented. ELAINE C. GEROULO, P.C.
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, CIVIL ACTION, LAW, NO. 51872-10 Abington Heights School District vs. Akinola Fadahunsi Notice is hereby given that the above was named as defendant in a civil action instituted by plaintiff. This is an action to recover delinquent real estate taxes for the year 2009, for the property located at 218 Ashmore Avenue, Clarks Green, Pennsylvania, PIN No. 09020-010-008. A tax claim in the amount of $4,330.72 was filed on or about August 4, 2010 for this claim and a Writ of Scire Facias was filed. You are hereby notified to plead to the writ in this case, on or before 20 days from the date of this publication or a Judgment will be entered. If you wish to defend, you must enter a written appearance personally or by attorney and file your defenses or objections in writing with the court. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered without further notice for the relief requested by the plaintiff. You may lose property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the offices set forth below to find out where you can get legal help. Northern Pennsylvania Legal Services 507 Linden Street, Suite 300 Scranton, PA 18503-1631 Telephone (570) 342-0184 Lawyer Referral Service Lackawanna Bar Association 204 Wyoming Ave. Suite 205 Scranton, PA 18503-1010 Telephone (570) 969-9600 Portnoff Law Associates, Ltd. P.O. Box 391 Norristown, PA 19404-0391 (866) 211-9466
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, CIVIL ACTION, LAW, NO. 51672-09 Abington Heights School District vs. Scott Bird and Sara Bird Notice is hereby given that the above were named as defendants in a civil action instituted by plaintiff. This is an action to recover delinquent real estate taxes for the year 2008, for the property located at 517 School Street, Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, PIN No. 09020-01001400. A tax claim in the amount of $1,338.62 was filed on or about September 30, 2009 for this claim and a Writ of Scire Facias was filed. You are hereby notified to plead to the writ in this case, on or before 20 days from the date of this publication or a Judgment will be entered. If you wish to defend, you must enter a written appearance personally or by attorney and file your defenses or objections in writing with the court. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered without further notice for the relief requested by the plaintiff. You may lose property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the offices set forth below to find out where you can get legal help. Northern Pennsylvania Legal Services 507 Linden Street, Suite 300, Scranton, PA 18503-1631 Telephone (570) 342-0184 Lawyer Referral Service Lackawanna Bar Association 204 Wyoming Ave. Suite 205 Scranton, PA 18503-1010 Telephone (570) 969-9600 Portnoff Law Associates, Ltd. P.O. Box 391 Norristown, PA 19404-0391 (866) 211-9466
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Helen Kowaleski AKA Helen T. Kowaleski, Deceased, late of Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA; died October 5, 2011. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary have been granted in the above Estate. All persons indebted to said Estate are required to make payment; and those having claims or demands are to present the same without delay to: Stanley W. Kowaleski, PO Box 539, Gouldsboro, PA 18424.
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, CIVIL ACTION, LAW, NO. 50823-09 Abington Heights School District vs. Daniel P. Noble and Amy Jones Noble Notice is hereby given that the above were named as defendants in a civil action instituted by plaintiff. This is an action to recover delinquent real estate taxes for the year 2008, for the property located at 454 Willowbrook Road, South Abington Township, Pennsylvania, PIN No. 09103-030-024. A tax claim in the amount of $2,824.64 was filed on or about June 2, 2009 for this claim and a Writ of Scire Facias was filed. You are hereby notified to plead to the writ in this case, on or before 20 days from the date of this publication or a Judgment will be entered. If you wish to defend, you must enter a written appearance personally or by attorney and file your defenses or objections in writing with the court. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered without further notice for the relief requested by the plaintiff. You may lose property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the offices set forth below to find out where you can get legal help. Northern Pennsylvania Legal Services 507 Linden Street, Suite 300 Scranton, PA 18503-1631 Telephone (570) 342-0184 Lawyer Referral Service Lackawanna Bar Association 204 Wyoming Ave. Suite 205 Scranton, PA 18503-1010 Telephone (570) 969-9600 Portnoff Law Associates, Ltd. P.O. Box 391 Norristown, PA 19404-0391 (866) 211-9466 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Sonia Zoka, late of Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, (died November 3, 2011). Letters Testamentary on the above estate having been granted, all persons having claims and demands against the estate of the above decedent shall make them known and present them: all of the persons indebted to the said decedent shall make payment thereof without delay to Judith Ann Zoka Detter, Executrix, or Patrick J. Lavelle, Esquire, 1000 South State Street, Clarks Summit, PA 18411. PATRICK J. LAVELLE, ESQUIRE ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE
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All wheel drive, traction control, 3.6 L V-6, power sunroof, autostick, leather interior, auto car starter, factory installed 6 CD disc changer, all power, memory seat. 39,000 miles. $21,000 570-453-2771 CADILLAC `94 SEVILLE 8,900 original miles, original owner, black on black. Still new. Serious buyers only. $7,950 (570) 693-3938
Mint Condition Magnolia red, with palomino beige leather interior. This car rates a 10 in & out. 4 new tires and services. Florida car. $14,900. 570-885-1512
Excellent condition, garage kept, 1 owner. Must see. Low mileage, 90K. Leather interior. All power. GPS navigation, moon roof, cd changer. Loaded. $9,000 or best offer. 570-706-6156
3 on the tree with fluid drive. This All American Classic Icon runs like a top at 55MPH. Kin to Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Imperial Desoto, built in the American Midwest, after WWII, in a plant that once produced B29 Bombers. In its original antiquity condition, with original shop & parts manuals, shes beautifully detailed and ready for auction in Sin City. Spent her entire life in Arizona and New Mexico, never saw a day of rain or rust. Only $19,995. To test drive, by appointment only, Contact Tony at 570-899-2121 or penntech84th@ gmail.com
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ESTATE NOTICE RE: Estate of Howard E. Detty, late of Scott Township PA. (died November 12, 2011). Letters testamentary in the references estate having been granted, creditors shall make demand and debtors shall make payment to Robert P. Browning, Executor, or to his attorneys Oliver, Price & Rhodes, 1212 South Abington Road, PO Box 240, Clarks Summit, PA 18411. Oliver, Price & Rhodes, Attorneys for the Estate
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Excellent condition inside & out. Garage kept. Regularly serviced by dealer, records available. Option include alloy wheels, decklid spoiler, sport seats, interior accent lighting (blue), Nose mask and custom cut floor mats. Dark grey with black interior. 56K highway miles. REDUCED! $13,300. Call 570-709-4695
STATION WAGON V8, automatic, 8 passenger, 3rd seat, good condition, 2nd owner. REDUCED TO $6,500. 570-579-3517 570-455-6589
Black. 1,800 miles. ABS brakes. Security System Package. $16,000 firm. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY 570-704-6023 100th Anniversary Edition Deuce. Garage kept. 1 owner. 1900 miles. Tons of chrome. $38,000 invested. A must see. Asking $18,000. OBO 570-706-6156
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enced candidate who has proven history working on fast paced INDUSTRIAL equipment and possesses industrial electrical (480 volt, 3 phase) and mechanical experience. Requires very STRONG troubleshooting skills (PLCs a plus, variable frequency drives, AC/DC drives & PC based machine operating systems) and ability to read, interpret sketches, diagrams and detailed electric, mechanic and hydraulic blueprints. Blown Film experience or other plastics experience a plus but not required. Must have own tools and storage unit. 12 hour day shift (3 to 4 day work weeks) includes every other weekend; overtime as needed. Excellent pay (depending on experience) and benefit package. Qualified candidates please send resume to: AEP Industries, Inc., Attn: HR Dept., 20 Elmwood Ave., Mountaintop, PA 18707. Fax (201) 994-2922 Email: Bozinkom@ aepinc.com. EOE We are a drug free workplace.
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F.P. Sugar Plum cradle & swing $100. FP newborn rock n play sleeper $25. Baby bouncer $10. Boppy with 2 covers $25. Girls clothes newborn lot $18& 03 month lot $33 All fall & winter, like new condition. 570-760-1005 HIGH CHAIR, wooden, Eddie Bauer $25. (2) ladybug comforter sets $25. each. 1 pink car seat $15. 570-417-1171 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Pack N Plays, Highchair, Jumparoo, Snap and go, Infant car seat & bases, Graco swing, Bassinet, Crib /Toddler bed no mattress. Price for all $300. 693-3028
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Rear queen master bedroom, Walk thru bathroom. Center kitchen + dinette bed. Front extra large living room + sofa bed. Big View windows. Air, awning, sleeps 6, very clean, will deliver. Located in Benton, Pa. $4,900. 215-694-7497
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roof, leather, heated seats, electric locks, excellent condition. New tires, new brakes and rotors. 52,000 miles highway $26,500/ best offer. 570-779-4325 570-417-2010 till 5
tion available for the Tunkhannock Area School District. Applicant should have knowledge and/or background in the following areas: HVAC, Electrical Boiler, Refrigeration, and Computer Skills. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest to: Mr. Richard Bombick, Director of Human Resources, 41 Philadelphia Ave. Tunkhannock, PA 18657. All clearances (#144 FBI Fingerprint, Criminal check#34, Child Abuse #151 and TB) must be secured. Deadline for applications December 9, 2011.
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Newly renovated, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen, stove, & fridge included washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking. Heat & water included. $875. per month + security deposit. Credit check & references. Cell 917-753-8192
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HOBART WM5 commercial undercounter dishwasher with hot water booster runs good. $700. 793-3389
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Exercise Equipment
Loveable, free to a good home. Male & female litter mates. Both house trained & neutered. Need good home due allergies. Very well behaved & good natured. Call 570-362-0277
CATS
Blueberry Hill. 3 bedroom ranch. Large lot with pool. $339,500 No Realtors For more details call 570-406-1128
DURYEA
Furnished 1 bedroom, luxury apartment. EVERYTHING INCLUDED. Heat, hot water, A/C, electric, phone, cable. Private, no smoking, no pets. 570-954-0869
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15 & 17 E. Carey St Clean 2nd floor, modern 1 bedroom apartments. Stove, fridge, heat & hot water included. No pets. Off street parking. $490-$495 + security, 1 yr lease Call 570-822-6362 570-822-1862 Leave Message
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TREADMILL, Lifestyle, excellent condition 8 mph, incline, time & mile meter, electric. $200. 570-902-5244
Modern 1st floor, 1 bedroom with all appliances. Off street parking. No pets. $550 per month + utilities. 570-639-1462
DALLAS
Large 2 bedroom 1 bath, ground floor. $545 per month + security. Landlord pays most utilities. Cats OK with pet deposit. 310-431-6851
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BAKERS RACK hunter green, metal, 2 drawers $125. 570-239-6011 DINING ROOM SET Oak by Broyhil. table, 2 leafs, 5 chairs, lighted china cabinet, buffet 2 wall mirrors $400. 570-675-0248
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ORGAN, Hammond Spinet Model #7182 $100 (needs Tuning) 570-474-5683 PIANO B. Squire Upright Vintage 1938 by Kemble Piano. Very good condition. $100. 570-474-5705
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NOT IN FLOOD ZONE 319 Bennett Street For Sale by Owner Two story, 2-unit home. Live in one unit rent the other to pay mortgage or great investment property. Small fenced-in yard and detached garage.
Large 3 bedroom 2nd floor. No pets. Off street parking. Call Joe 570-881-2517
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2nd story 1 bedroom apartment. Garage parking. Back porch. Washer dryer. $575 + utilities & security. Call 570-406-4073
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AWD, Fully loaded, 1 owner, 22,000 miles. Small 6 cylinder. New inspection. Like new, inside & out. $13,000. (570) 540-0975
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700 MERCHANDISE
708 Antiques & Collectibles
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TV Phillips 32 HD wide screen, flat front, tube $75. 570-696-0187 TV Sony Trinitron 46 tube. Very good condition. $50. 570-855-9221
New Listing For Sale By Owner 2+ acre lot. 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, 2 story home. Hardwood floors. New roof. Large detached garage. Crestwood area school district. $69,000. Needs some TLC. Call 570-868-8223
MOUNTAINTOP
Newly renovated, great neighborhood. Non smoking. Oak floors, new carpet in master bedroom. new windows, bath & shower. Stove & fridge, dishwasher. Off street parking, coin-op laundry. $575 + gas, electric & water. References required. No pets. 570-779-4609 or 570-407-3991 KINGSTON 595 MARKET ST 2 bedroom apartment. $650 + utilities. No pets / No smoking. Off street parking, air, new appliances & microwave, laundry. Security, references & Background check required. 570-288-4508
FORTY FORT
Modern 1st floor efficiency. $275 + security & utilities. No pets. Call 570-822-2032
Available immediately, 2nd floor, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, refrigerator and stove, off-street parking, no pets, living room & kitchen. $385/month, plus utilities, & security. Call 570-287-0451 or 570-239-3897
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BARBIE DOLL Little Debbie collectors doll 1995 never out of original box $35.. Rising Star Barbie with musical CD collectors doll 1998 never out of original box. $30.. Wonderful X-mas gifts. 570-262-0770.
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COUNTERTOP RANGE Kenmore, electric. Stainless steel, 4 burner with center grill. $200. 570-675-0248 Washer and Dryer. Maytag. White. Good condition. $200. Call 570-474-0753
12/4, 1:00 pm Show Orch. $156 12/9,1 :00 pm Show 2nd Mezz. $91 12/11,2:00 pm Show, Orch. $156 12/16,1:00 pm Show 2nd Mezz. $91 12/17 11:30am Show Orch. $156 2nd Mezz. $121
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bedrooms, huge modern kitchen, big TV room and living room, 1 bath, attic for storage, washer, dryer & 2 air conditioners included. New Roof & Furnace Furnished or unfurnished. Low Taxes! Reduced $115,900
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203 Delaware Ave. Out of flood zone. 4 rooms, no pets, no smoking, off street parking. Includes heat, water, sewer, fridge, stove, w/d. High security bldg. 1st floor or 2nd floor 570-655-9711 East Packer Avenue 2 bedroom Townhouse with full basement, 1 bath, off street parking. $625/mo + utilities. No Pets. 570-2831800 M-F, 570-3886422 all other times
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4x4. 56K original miles. Extended cab. Automatic 6 cyl. A/C. Recent safety & emissions inspection. Excellent condition. No rust. Clean inside & out. Purchased from an estate. Garage kept. Well maintained. $7,495. Trade ins accepted. 570-466-2771
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We are looking for qualified, dedicated individuals to join the Head Start Team Full Time Teacher is needed. BS Early Childhood Development degree required. Visit our website at www.lchs.hsweb.org for details. Classroom Substitute positions are also available at all sites in Luzerne and Wyoming Counties. Applicants must possess current PA State Police Criminal Clearance, FBI Fingerprints and Child Abuse History Clearance; Send Resume/Cover letter and 3 Written Letters of Reference to LCHS, ATTN: Human Resources, PO Box 540, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703-0540. Email LCHSHumanResources@hsweb.org; Fax #570-8296580. E.O.E. M/F/V/H. NO PHONE CALLS
758 Miscellaneous
TOM TOM G.P.S Home & Car Charger $70 655-2548 CANDLE FRAGRANCE OILS, priced less than 1/2 of wholesale. $20. Box of assorted piller candle molds, variety of shapes & sizes $30. 2 bags of 2 oz votive molds 50 per bag $10. Portable Display shelf for craft shows $35. 81 piece Reed & Barton silverware set new in box. (Richmond Hill pattern.) $60.822-6184
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1 male & 1 female. 570-239-9544 7 weeks old. 4 black, $50 each. 2 yellow, 1 white, $100 each. Call 570-836-1090
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41 Mill Street. Convenient to Cross Valley, large 2 bedroom, 2nd floor, large living room with ceiling fan, large bath with shower, utility room with washer & dryer, large closets professionally organized, off street parking, no smoking $595 + utilities. 570-288-3438
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non-smoking owner, garaged, synthetic oil since new, excellent in and out. New tires and battery. 90,000 miles. $7,500 (570) 403-3016
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1500 Cargo Van. AWD. V8 automatic. A/C. New brakes & tires. Very clean. $11,950. Call 570-474-6028
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No pets. Rents based on income start at $405 & $440. Handicap Accessible. Equal Housing Opportunity. 570-474-5010 TTY711 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
9 Sycamore St. (off W. Chestnut near General Hospital) Clean 1st floor, 1 bedroom, bath. Appliances with range, fridge, microwave, includes water and sewage. Section 8 welcome. No smoking or pets. Security $475 + utilities. 570-829-1253 570-817-5345 (c)
WILKES-BARRE
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Downtown. Unique, modern. 2,300 sq ft NY Loft style apartment. Oak hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, high ceilings. 12 bedrooms, 2 full baths. New tiled kitchen, living room & great room. Fireplace. Front / rear entrance with deck. Water incl. $1,500. 570-821-0435
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Second floor, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, appliances, air conditioning, heat & hot water, no smoking or pets. $625/ mo. 570-735-8939
NANTICOKE
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*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 27 month lease 23,625 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 11/30/11.
*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 27 month lease 23,625 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 11/30/11.
3.7L V6, Auto. Temp Control, 18 Alum. Wheels, Advanced Trac, CD, Leather Heated/Cooled Seats, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, Satellite Radio, Side Air Curtains, Pwr. Liftgate, Reverse Sensing Sys.,
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*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 27 month lease 23,625 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 11/30/11.
*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 27 month lease 23,625 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 11/30/11.
apartments. Starting at $440 and up. References required. Section 8 ok. 570-332-5723
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Lexington Village Nanticoke, PA Many ranch style homes. 2 bedrooms 2 Free Months With A 2 Year Lease $795 + electric
NANTICOKE Desirable
3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets, $475/month, plus utilities, lease and security. Nice neighborhood. Call 570-287-2405
PLYMOUTH
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2 to 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, fully renovated, gas/electric heat, off street parking, washer/dryer hookup, no pets, $850/month, plus utilities, security, and lease required. Call 570-675-5916
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Full Time position responsible and accountable for the overall financial, operating, and strategic performance and growth of InterMountain Medical Group, Inc. Assists in developing the Corporations Vision and is responsible for the implementation of the Strategic, Operational, and Financial Plans to meet corporate goals. Bachelors Degree in Business/Health Care Management required. Masters Degree preferred. Ten years minimum experience in health care management with specific experience leading and directing large physician organizations
5 storage units for rent. 9x11 & 9x14. $50/month. Call 570-357-1138
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965 Roommate Wanted
Full Time position to provide senior leadership and direction for all operational activities of a 52 physician multispecialty group. Human Resources and purchasing experience helpful. Bachelors Degree in Health Care or Business Administration required. Masters Degree preferred. 5 years experience in a large multi-specialty physician group practice preferred. Full Time position to coordinates all human resources functions. Candidate must have excellent communication and relationship skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Access required. Bachelors Degree required. Healthcare experience preferred.
2 bedroom. Wall to wall carpet. Backyard. Washer dryer hookup. $450 + security. Call 570-472-2392
NANTICOKE
1 bedroom, fully furnished. Includes utilities/cable, internet, access to lake. $400 month. Call Don 570-690-1827
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DUPONT
Health Coach
Full Time position to provide information, teach disease specific skills and promote patient behavior changes. Candidate must have excellent communication, computer, & nursing skills. Available to work flexible hours. LPN preferred. Full Time position to provide a variety of clerical duties for the office. Candidate must have excellent communication, computer, and nursing skills. Evening hours required. Full time position for a Float Nurse. Expected to travel to various practices. Candidate must have excellent communication, computer, and nursing skills. Must be able to give immunizations and work flexible hours
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LPN/Medical Assistant
3 bedrooms, 1 bath, refrigerator, stove & dishwasher provided, washer/dryer on premises, front and rear porches, full basement and attic. Off-street parking, no pets, totally remodeled. $1,000/ month, plus utilities, security & lease. Call 570-824-7598
KINGSTON
Restaurant investment opportunity! Over $1 Million invested into this state of the art 2 story West Scranton restaurant with parking. Ultra modern, turn-key, liquor license included, high traffic location! MLS#11-175 Asking $470,000 LAKE WINOLA
Established bar and restaurant with deck and Tiki bar overlooking the lake. Ample parking and many updates including siding, HVAC, roof and plumbing. MLS#10-6292 $549,500
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A GLENMAURA MASTERPIECE! Amazing custom built 4 BR ranch. Amenities include Brazilian cherry hardwood, custom cabinetry, gourmet kitchen, wall to wall windows overlooking the 5th Fairway plus an incredible lower level for entertaining. MLS#11-5212 Offered at $948,000
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CLARKS SUMMIT - Beautifully appointed home w/ all the amenities & more! Set on over 6 private acres just minutes from downtown. Granite counters, cherry HW flrs, cath ceilings, gourmet Kit, Mst suite & a backyard to die for! MLS#11-3159 PEG 714-9247 or DEB 714-9251 $790,000
CLARKS GREEN - Custom brick home surrounded by nearly 2 beautiful acres. Features new granite countertops, tile floor, central air, plus large family room w/stone fp & wet bar, cherry kit cabinets, formal DR, Mst suite and relaxing screened-in porch! MLS#11-3032 MARION 585-0602 $499,500
WAVERLY WONDER - Entertain in style in this elegant 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home on over 3 acres with 3 levels of finished living space and heated in-ground pool with spa and fountain. Virtual Tour! www.1012windemerecircle.com MLS#11-2011 KIM 585-0606 or URSULA 585-0618 $695,000
CLARKS SUMMIT - Gorgeous new construction! Gourmet kitchen w/ granite counters, ss appliances. 4 BR, 2.5 BA , central A/C, gas fireplace in Fam Rm, Mst BR suite, & deck. On over 1/2 acre lot. A must see! MLS#11-3654 ELIZABETH 585-0608 $395,000
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CLARKS SUMMIT - Beautifully maintained home featuring brand new heating, hardwood floors, brick fireplace, corner lot, and in-law apartment. MLS#11-1413 MARION 585-0602 $299,000
CLARKS SUMMIT - Fabulous all brick ranch home on 3 acre setting. Finished lower level has 4th bedroom, family room, workshop with wood stove. MLS#11-3384 URSULA 585-0618 or KIM 585-0606 $275,000
CLARKS SUMMIT - Traditional 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with a 3 car garage on a cul-de-sac street close to schools and shopping. MLS# 11-3203 KIM 585-0606 $284,900
CLARKS GREEN RENTAL - Tastefully updated 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with 2-car garage on corner lot. No pets, non-smoking environment. MLS#11-5144 KIM 585-0606 $2250 per month plus utilities.
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CLARKS GREEN - Old world charm, with crown molding and beveled pocket doors. Potential apartment over garage. Private yard with inground pool (needs liner). MLS#11-4889 URSULA 585-0623 $159,000
GREENFIELD TWP - 3 bedroom ranch on level lot move in condition. Hardwood floors. Home qalifies for rural housing. MLS#11-2892 EDNA 585-0610 $159,000
JUST LISTED - Space and light abound in this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with brick fireplace, new carpet and hardwood floors, and 2 car garage on corner lot in convenient neighborhood. MLS#11-5203 KIM 585-0606 $224,116
CLARKS SUMMIT - Mobile home on rented lot. Well maintained , 2 bedroom-freshly painted and new carpet and flooring. Central air and parking for 3 cars. MLS#11-4891 ELIZABETH 585-0608 $15,000
Clarks Summit / Scranton Ofce (570) 585-0600 239 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit (570) 207-6262
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ERA One Source Realty Dir: 81 North to exit 202. Make a left at the stop sign. Make first right. At the stop sign stay straight. At the next stop sign stay straight onto Johnson Hill. 3rd house on left on corner MLS#11-2921
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Prudential Preferred Properties Dir: N Abington Rd to Fairview Rd, left onto Maggies Rd to the end, right into Abington Meadows, townhouse on right, #36. MLS#11-5064
Coldwell Banker Town & Country Dir: Business Rt. 6 to Memo Lane.Follow to end.left on Clairmont.Right on Templeton Dr.Located in Westwind Manor sub-divsion. MLS#11-2563
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Area high school basketball teams prepare for the start of their upcoming season.
BY ROBERT TOMKAVAGE
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The boys basketball season will begin shortly for Abington Heights, Lackawanna Trail and Lakeland school districts. While the Comets and Lions will attempt to repeat last seasons success, Lakeland will look to move into contender status. Abington Heights The Comets finished last season with a 16-13 record. In postseason play, they were defeated in overtime by Allentown Central Catholic in the first round of the PIAA Class AAA boys basketball tournament. They lost starting guards Justin Klingman and Trip Lenahan, along with center Derek Kraack and forward Zach Morano from last years squad. The lone returning starter is sophomore guard J.C. Show. Head coach Ken Bianchi expects seniors Pat Calvey and John Vassil, along with junior Kevin Elwell to provide depth in the backcourt.
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BY GERARD HETMAN Abington Journal Correspondent
Sophomore guard J.C. Show is the lone returning starter on the Abington Heights High School basketball team.
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Senior Dalton Coldwater, along with juniors Jason Bamford and T.J. Murray, should see significant time in the frontcourt. Bianchi will count on Show and the senior class to lead the Comets this season. Show excelled as a freshman, but likely will attract more double teams this season. He will be the focus of everyones attention, Bianchi said. Defenses will be predicated on stopping him until other players step up. He will be a little more PHOTO COURTESY OF ALICE STUFFLE mature this year, hopefully that translates into more wins. Matt Lochen will return at guard for Bianchi has been pleased with Lackawanna Trail.
the preseason practices despite some early injuries. They have been working hard, he said of his players. The only downside is that weve had some injuries that have prevented us from seeing what some of the new players can do. As far as overall expectations, its the same every year for Abington Heights under Bianchi. We want to win our league and make the playoffs, he said. After that, whatever happens, happens. Bianchi expects Scranton to be
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petitors, Calder said. Their decision-making is improving daily, and this is helping them grow into The Abington Heights and driven competitors. Lackawanna Trail High School Senuk, Slocum and Berardelli wrestling teams are optimistic as are the teams captains. the start of the season approaches. Each of these young men apAbington Heights plied to be a team captain, and After missing team district they have exhibited leadership duals last season, the Abington qualities through summer team Heights wrestling team prepares camp and pre-season training, to improve on last years mark. Calder said. Wrestling coach Chris Calder Freshmen Jimmy Fayocavitz will lead the Comets into the and Zach Manasek also join the 2011-12 season in his second year team and will try to help the as head coach. Comets improve on last seasons Our goals for this season are losing record. to compete for league and district We need to improve on our titles, Calder said. We are lookFILE PHOTO Eric Laytos, who laced seventh last season at the state tournament, will return to toughness and team unity, Calder ing to have good to great persaid If we can wrestle tougher, formances every time we take the wrestle this season for Lackawanna Trail. we will have great performances, mat. and that will put us in contention bers in moving the program topushing themselves to be better Calder is optimistic about this to attain our team and personal ward its goals. athletes and better people. season because of his athletes Despite the Comets the losses, goals. The Comets lost a few seniors effort to improve their abilities. The Comets season begins at 7 Calder said the team has a solid We have a solid group of wres- from last years team including p.m. Dec. 14 at Pittston Area group of returning starters intlers in the room this year, and we James Fruehan and Morgan High School. cluding senior Dylan Berardelli, are continuing to get kids out for Craig. Both qualified for states One wrestler is not going to be juniors Josh Slocum, Nick Senuk last season. the program that would not have able to carry this team, Calder and Mike Carr and sophomores All of the seniors that graducome out in years past, Calder Greg Pascale and Mat Carr. ated last year were big, Calder said. The best part is seeing the They are maturing into comsaid. They were valuable memkids step up to the challenge of See Wrestling , Page 2
BY JOE BARESS Abington Journal Correspondent
With a new season quickly approaching the Abington Heights, Lakeland and Lackawanna Trail High School girls basketball teams are hoping to build on the progress the players made last year with a goal of post season success. Abington Heights Coming off a season that saw his Lady Comets capture the PIAA District 2 Class AAAA title and gain experience in the state playoffs, veteran head coach Vince Bucarelli is looking to a mix of veterans and newcomers in order to keep moving forward. We are looking to our guards to be our building blocks, Bucarelli said recently, referring to senior guards and returning starters Lauren Hoyt and Tiffany ODonnell. They are two of the best in our league, and give us a great perimeter presence. While their most experienced position group may be on the perimeter, the Lady Comets are looking to build depth out of an enthusiastic group of post players. Senior Devin Gerber will team with juniors Katherine Rosencrance and Melanie Coles at the forward spots, with sophomores Breanna Toro and Chloe Shook bringing energy and depth to the center spot. Sophomore Catie Nealon will also contribute from the guard spot. We certainly hope to be strong on the boards, because we have a bunch of kids who can play in those spots, said Bucarelli, who is entering his 30th season at the helm of the Lady Comets program. Our roster has three seniors, four juniors and eight sophomores so we have a good mix of players with experience and younger players who are looking to make a mark. Lakeland With a familiar face at the head of the program, getting back to the district playoffs is the top goal of the season for the Lady Chiefs. Fans of the program may recognize new head coach Pat Walton, who spent over a decade with the Lakeland boys basketball program as both an assistant coach and head coach. As he takes over his new role, the familiar face will keep a familiar feel to his program as the team aims to improve on a 10-23 overall record from 20102011. We arent going to make any drastic changes in our style of playwe are just doing some finetuning, Walton said of the game plan for this season. Its going to be a fast, up-tempo game plan. We dont have many centers, but we have lots of girls who can make plays on the run. Seniors Allison Kraky and Dana Prudente bring experience to the guard spots, with juniors Alissa Steier and Megan Tweedy joined
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Darling, Marvess Rosiak and Ben Lehman return to the Lackawanna Trail lineup. This group of seniors has been together for a very long time since first grade, Stauffer said. This is a big year for them and its their last hurrah. With a slate of experienced wrestlers, Stauffer believes the Lions can improve on last seasons 4-4 record. Stauffer would also like to help his seniors advance far into the postseason. Id love to see all of them get to states, Stauffer said. A lot of them have dreamed it for years. Laytos won the state tournament as a sophomore, but placed seventh last season. You cant take anything away from a kid who places at states, Stauffer said. Maybe he learned some lessons along the way where he could come back and win again. Laytos is the only returning starter who made it to
States, but Stauffer believes a few more can make it to the state tournament this season. The fact that theyve all been together this long, I think, breeds that and drives the guys that havent gotten there to get there, Stauffer said. After finishing third in the district in junior high, freshman Cooper Rosiak joins the team this season. Hes a really tough kid and he has followed the legacy of his brother with all the other seniors, Stauffer said. Stauffer said the team members greatest character traits include their bond on and off the wrestling mat and their dedication to the sport. This group is kind of like a big family, Stauffer said. They work really hard and thats their biggest attribute. Lackawanna will start its season against Blue Ridge High School at 6:45 p.m. Dec. 19 at home.
The womens soccer AllRegion Team was recently announced by Region XV and four Fashion Institute of Technology from the State University of New York Tigers made appearances on the team. Fashion Institute of Technology finished its inaugural season with a 4-5-1 overall record and a 3 seed in the regional tournament. Brittany Sheeran was named to the first team. Making an appearance on the second team was midfielder Briana Marquit and defenders Faranak Shahryary and Kathryn Fox. Fox, an Abington Heights High School graduate, and Shahryary played a huge role in allowing only 17 goals in 10 games (1.7 per game). The two center backs were a dominant presence in the defensive third, using both their height and foot skills to foil most attacks on net, and they had a combined total of eightblocked shots. According to the schools website, Head Coach D.J. Bevivino said, I am very pleased that Region XV recognized four of our players to the All-Region team in our
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inaugural season. The girls that made the first and second team truly do belong on that list, appearing alongside players from the Monroe team which is ranked second in the Nation. I am very proud of these girls for their hard work and dedication. However, I think that soccer, being a team sport, it is through everyones effort on the FIT team that we had the success on the field that we did; and I truly feel our team was full of talent and any one of them could have made the first or second team.
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the top contender for the league title, but thinks Delaware Valley, Scranton Prep and West Scranton will also be near the top of the standings. The Comets open their season at home against Holy Cross on Dec. 9 at 7:15 p.m. Lackawanna Trail The Lions finished last season with a 15-11 record, winning the Lackawanna League Division III all-season championship and advancing to the District 2 Class AA playoffs before losing to Hanover Area. They lost starting point guard David Boslough, starting forward Tanner Holmes and key reserve player Mason Mecke from last years team. They return three starters in 7-foot-1 inch senior center Stephen Miller, along with senior guards Matt Lochen and Lyle Sweppenheiser. Senior Nick Sujkowski is expected to take over at point guard while sophomore Matt Flynn will start at forward. Freshman Tyler Rzucidlo and Ross Fauquier will be counted on for production off the bench. Head Coach Andrew Kettle will rely on Miller to carry the load on both ends of the court. He was the player of the year in our division last season, Kettle said. Hes the guy were going to go to. While Kettle lists Blue Ridge, Montrose, Lakeland and Elk Lake as teams that should be in contention for the division title, he thinks it will be very competitive as a whole. Nobody really stands out as a favorite, he said. Every game will be a tough battle. I think it is wide open for anyone to win. Kettle would like to build on last years success and get to the next level this season.
Center Stephen Miller will return to the Lackawanna Trail High School basketball team this season.
Every year our goal is to win the league championship, he said. We have the target on our backs this year from winning the title a year ago. We want to defend our title and, hopefully, have more success in the district playoffs than weve had in the past, but we know it wont be easy. According to Kettle, the team has been hit by the injury and illness bug during pre-season practices. Were trying to do the best we can while dealing with the injuries, he said. Were hoping to get healthy before our first game. The Lions open their season on the road at Tunkhannock on Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. Lakeland The Chiefs lost only one starter, center Steve Munley, from last years team that finished 9-14 and lost to Dunmore in the Lackawanna League Division II qualifying tournament for the district playoffs. Junior guards Eric Grabowski and Kyle
Kiehart return as three-year starters. Senior Mike Striefsky will start at center while junior Tyler Brady and senior Alex Filarsky will fill the other starting spots. Senior guards J.J. Rojenches, Ryan Nichols and Fred Tolerico, along with junior forward Tyler Piatt and junior center Colby Clauss-Walton, also saw significant action last season. Head coach Dave Rosenkrans is happy with the depth on his team. We have a nice mix of players, he said. Eric and Kyle are pretty good at getting to the basket, Ryan and Alex are good spot-up shooters and the rest of the guys are role players that can do a lot of good things. Kiehart led the league in scoring the last two years and is one of the reasons Rosenkrans is optimistic the Chiefs can be an improved team this season. Rosenkrans has been pleased with the effort of his players in pre-season practices. Most of the guys have been with me for three of four years, so they are familiar with our system, he said. Were trying to become hard to scout by mixing up defenses. The biggest things we have to improve are rebounding and freethrow shooting. Last year, we shot about 50 percent from the line. I think if we can improve to around 70 percent, we will win a lot more close games. While last years improvement in wins was a start, Rosenkrans wants more from his team this season. The past few seasons, we were young and trying to improve, he said. This year, we want to compete for the league title. The nice thing about our league is that its so competitive; we should be able to play well against every team. He lists Lackawanna Trail, Montrose and Blue Ridge as some of the top competition for the title. The Chiefs open their season at home against Valley View on Dec. 12 at 7:15 p.m.
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ographic and Science News. In addition, we receive daily newspapers and three weekly newspapers. And heres something you may not have known. Our library has museum passes for you and your family that will admit you free to both the Everhart Museum and the Childrens Museum at the Steamtown Mall. The library also carries a what library would be number of DVDs, videos complete without reference books? We have over and CDs. We also have four com500 reference works. Do puters available , a copying you enjoy reading magaand fax service for which zines and newspapers? there is a minimal fee . Well, our library subAnd when the time comes scribes to more than 30 to deal with federal taxes, types of magazines; you we have IRS forms. can f ind weekly news If perchance, what magazines, ones that focus youre looking for isnt in on entertainment, chilour library, it may well be drens favorites, hunting, available at one of the othsports, womens favorites, er six libraries in our counconsumer issues, and of course, the National Ge- ty library system or any we are continuing to develop in that direction this year, Mannick said We have a lot of girls who will be in the mix for playing time. Running an offense that features lots of fast break plays, the Lions will look to junior Gabby Sunseri and sophomore Shannon Jones to run the show from the point guard position. We dont know who our primary point guard will be at this moment, but both girls have shown hustle and determination in practice, Mannick said of the position. We like what we have there going forward. Junior Brianna Smarkusky will anchor the offense from the center position, with senior Clarissa Eggleston adding strength in the post at forward. The team will also feature a pair of capable shooting guards in senior Natasha Pacholec and sophomore Shelby Croasdale. We plan on being uptempo and featuring fast breaks as a major part of our offense, said Mannick of his system. That means lots of girls will get a chance to play. When asked for a particular highlight of the preseason, Mannick praised the effort by his team to build on its strengths and to continue adapting to his systems. Last year we made a lot of progress, but this season we are adapting to more and more of the things that will put us where we want to be, the second-year coach said. We had 10 wins last season, and we want to surpass that this season.
one of the 2000 participating Pennsylvania libraries. The library staff can request the item youd like and it will be delivered to our library. Furthermore, your library card also allows you to borrow items from our local university libraries (Keystone College, University of Scranton, Marywood and Penn State/Worthington Campus). There are story hours, school kids activities such as reading programs, creative arts; teenage reading programs, an adult book discussion group and a variety of game times for those interested in playing bridge, Mah-Jong and euchre. Lest I forget, as December approaches, remember that the preschool story hour is every Tuesday at 1 p.m. and the Kreative Kids program, held on Mondays from 4 to
5 p.m. continue until the week of Dec. 19. MahJong, Mondays at 10:30 a.m.; bridge, Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. and euchre, Thursday at 10:15 a.m., devotees continue to gather most weeks. Check with Janet Geeza at 564.2014 to see if any changes have occurred. December will be a busy time for all of us. If you are searching for a Christmas, Hanukkah or holiday gift for a person who seems to have everything, why not consider making a gift to the Dalton Community Library in that persons honor? Its a unique gift that will honor your friend and definitely benef it our library.
Mary Keenan Hart is chairperson of the Friends of the Dalton Community Library. Reach her or the library staff with questions at 570.563.2014 or visit www.lclshome.org/dalton.
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on the perimeter by sophomore Natalie Tuffy. In the post, senior Nicole Davitt will team with junior Jodie Virbitsky and sophomore Breann ClaussWalton to give the team a strong inside presence. Were trying to play to our strengths, and that means getting up and down the floor quickly, Walton said of his roster. The players we have fit in that style very well, and we think we can be in the mix in our division this season. When asked about a particular area of focus for his team during the preseason, Walton pointed to the strength and conditioning work that his players have logged in recent months as being an advantage heading into the season. I really need to praise our teams effort in the weight room and in conditioning and thank our strength and conditioning staff for the great work they have done, Walton said of his teams offseason work. I know how hard our girls have worked on conditioning and we expect that to be a strength for us this season. Lackawanna Trail After doubling his win total from the previous season in his first year, Lackawanna Trail head coach Errol Mannick is looking to continue the trend of building and improving in his second campaign. Our girls worked hard last year to build strengths in their fundamentals, and
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Clarks Summit, and Jai Redkar of Clarks Summit, all finished second in their respective divisions (girls 16 and under, boys 12 and under, and boys 16 and under.) The next junior tournament at Birchwood is the Birchwood Holiday Classic, which will be held Dec. 26-28. Registration can be done online at usta.com. For more information about upcoming junior tournaments in northeast Pennsylvania call 586.4030.
professional football. The NEPA Miners will look to have a new head coach in place before the new year. Jason Muskey has set an agenda of expanding the board of directors, sponsorship and making a league decision by February. LaMagna is working on enhancing the game day experience, making it a true minor league event in 2012 with more entertainment, fan giveaways and game day music. The Miners will announce tryouts for 2012 shortly after the next head coach is named.
Spa at McCann raises money for Light The Night Walk Dream Game raises funds Students and faculty from the Spa at McCann recently
held a Spa Night fundraiser for the Light The Night Walk benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The students and faculty presented a check for $1,000 to Thom Welby, chairman of the Light the Night Walk, and Pamela Formica, of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Included in the photo are, first row, from left, Jessica Flynn, Kelli Cuddey, Courtney Brown, Lorin Manning, Formica, Lois Vidra, cChairman of the Light the Night Walk Welby. Second row, Donna Schriver, Steve Weigelt, Heather Clementoni, Bob Drazba, Stephanie Munley and Kathleen Bird, Employer Relations Director at McCann.
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Members of the Scranton Lions Club recently presented a check for $12,000 from the 77th Annual Dream Game to Mary Lou Wascavich, Executive Director of the Lackawanna Branch Pa. Association for the Blind. This money will be used for the agencys Prevention of Blindness Program, Visual Support Center and Client Support Services. Standing, left to right, are Karl Pfeiffenberger, Lions president; John Mesko, past president; Paula DePeters, Sharon Byrne, Dave Rudis, treasurer; Gary Lavelle and Scott Hiller. Seated, Nick Parise, Dream Game chairman; and Mary Lou Wascavich, Lions secretary and Executive Director of the Lackawanna Branch Pa. Association for the Blind.
The Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center held a week long Pink Out event in October to help raise monies to be donated to the American Cancer Society. The Cosmetology Department thanked parents, guardians, administration, teachers, staff and students who participated. A check for $1,005 was donated to the American Cancer Society. From left, are Elk Lake Elementary students Makenna Beardslee and Grant Davis.
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