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An edition of The Times Leader
THE ABINGTON
Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Patsels will host Going to the
Dogs, a Lavish Cocktail Gala.
See Page A3.
GLENBURN
Gala benefits Griffin Pond
The Abington Area Community
Park hosts ribbon -cutting
ceremony. See Page A3.
ABINGTONS
A playground success
The Linder Gallery at Keystone
College will present the exhibi-
tion 3 Pent Ayisyen. Page A9.
LA PLUME
Art inspired by Haiti
The Lackawanna Trail High
School football team defeated
Carbondale on Friday. Page C1.
CARBONDALE
Trail wins on the road
ArtsEtc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A9
Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A2
Classified. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B1
Crosswords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A7
Obituaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C3
Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C1
INSIDE
Proceeds of the
annual Labor
Day Bull Roast
at Waverly
United Metho-
dist Church
dedicated to
charity. See
Page A3.
Roast assists those in need
DALTON- Live music, a pork barbe-
cue, a Chinese auction and raffle, face
painting, a bounce house for children, a
9/11memorial dedication and lots of
motorcycles and cars will all be found
during a fundraising event this weekend
at the Dalton Fire Company Fair-
grounds. The Fourth Annual Sergeant
Jan Argonish Ride, a memorial to a
local hero fromthe National Guard
who was killed four years ago in Af-
ghanistan, is set to depart fromthe
fairgrounds Sept. 11at noon and return
around1:30 p.m.
Motorcyclists and drivers are invited
A community UNITED
ABINGTON JOURNAL/FILE PHOTO
The extended ladders of two Dickson City
firetrucks hold up an American flag as the
bikers make their way through Justus
during the third annual Sgt. Jan Michael
Argonish Ride Sept. 12, 2010.
Honoring a
local hero
BY ELIZABETH BAUMEISTER
lbaumeister@theabingtonjournal.com
See Hero, Page 8
SCRANTON- David M. Rana-
koski, Scranton, waived his right
to a preliminary hearing Sept. 1
at the Lackawanna County
Courthouse
and was sent
back to the
Lackawanna
Country Pris-
on.
Ranakoski,
17, was
charged
Aug.18 with
homicide by vehicle, aggravated
assault, possession of a con-
trolled substance, driving under
the influence of alcohol or a
controlled substance, driving a
vehicle at unsafe speeds and
driving while operating privi-
leges are suspended or revoked,
according to a criminal com-
plaint filed with District Magist-
rate James Gibbons.
Ranakoski was the alleged
driver of a Ford Focus that
struck a Jeep on Dark Region
Road in RansomTownship in
May. The crash caused the Jeep
to burst into flames, killing
22-month-old Cole Thomas
Hazelton.
Lackawanna County Deputy
District Attorney Robert Klein
said the next step in the case will
be a pre-trial conference in
about six weeks.
Ranakoskis attorney, Gerald
Karam, declined to comment
when leaving the courthouse.
Members of the Hazelton
family voiced their displeasure
about the proceedings to Klein
outside the courthouse.
The family is understandably
extremely concerned and up-
set, Klein said. I cant make
themwhole again by bringing
Cole back. If they have to yell at
me, so be it, but we just have to
move the trial forward.
Teen
waives
hearing
Pre-trial conference regarding
Ransom Twp. crash to be held
in six weeks.
BY ROBERT TOMKAVAGE
rtomkavage@theabingtonjournal.com
Ranakoski
W
hen city folks arrived at the Kiwanis Wyoming County Fairgrounds this weekend on Route 6, Meshoppen, the
first thing they were likely to notice were the parking attendants on horseback. Its charming. Its bucolic. It
makes you feel like youve finally arrived in cowboy country. Its also practical and safer, fair volunteer
Marge Singer said. Plenty of other opportunities were offered to soak up the rural atmosphere and, at least for a while,
forget the world of office high-rises and honking horns at the 26th annual event with demolition derby, lawnmower
racing, high-school rodeo and two stages of entertainment.
For those who would missed it or cant get enough, Luzerne County Fair begins Sept. 7 and continues through Sept.
11.For details, call 760.7999.
FAIR IN THE AIR
ABINGTON JOURNAL/ALICE STUFFLE
And hes airborne. This flying truck was part of the Tuff Truck contest at the Wyoming County Fair.
CLARKSSUMMIT- For a majority
of Americans, the events that happened
Tuesday, September 11, 2001will be
forever engrained in their memories.
The tragedy of four coordinated
suicide attacks by al-Qaeda which took
the lives of thousands, had a profound
effect on many, and for Kathleen
Walsh it reignited a passion.
The Clarks Summit resident said she
was an avid writer for years, but had
stopped shortly after college.
She was moved to put pen to paper
on Sept. 13, 2001when she wrote the
poemThe Day The World Turned
ABINGTON JOURNAL/DON MCGLYNN
Clarks Summit resident Kathleen Walsh is
shown with her poem which was publish-
ed in the September 20, 2001 edition of
The Abington Journal.
Resident speaks
to the heart
BY DON MCGLYNN
dmcglynn@theabingtonjournal.com
See Heart, Page 8
Weis Markets, located at 1020 North-
ern Blvd., South Abington Twp., has
been a staple of the Rotary of the Abing-
tons Taste of the Abingtons, since its
inception. The event is scheduled this
year for Sept. 25.
Weis has been included in the event
every year, and the store hopes to contin-
ue this tradition for years to come.
Its an excellent community event,
said store manager Bill Briganti. We get
to see all of our customers, make some
new acquaintances, and it gives us an
opportunity to showcase our store and
what it offers the people.
Its also a good local thing for the
Rotary. They do a lot of wonderful
things, and I know this is a big fundraiser
for them, so were just glad to be a par-
ticipant.
Briganti said the last few years Weis
Market has served a variety of meats and
cheeses, and will do the same this year.
Weve done the cheeses and meats in
prior years and it seems to go over well.
It lets us introduce all of the specialty
meats and cheese for the upcoming holi-
days and football platters, said Briganti.
Currently Weis corporate office, deli
specialist, district mangers and deli team
ROTARY OF THE ABINGTONS TASTE OF THE ABINGTONS
ABINGTON JOURNAL/DON MCGLYNN
Weis store manager Bill Briganti said they will
serve a variety of meats and cheeses.
Longtime supporter lauds event
BY DON MCGLYNN
dmcglynn@theabingtonjournal.com
See Taste, Page 8
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JOURNAL
The Lupus Foundations Lupus Loop Committee Meeting plans for its 2011 Lupus Loop 5K,
presented by PNC Bank Oct. 2 at Nay Aug Park. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the walk
begins at 11 a.m. Registration is $25 and includes a long sleeved T-shirt, awards for runners,
free food, bottled water, a basket raffle, health information and childrens activities. For more
information, call 888.995.8787 or visit http://www.lupus.org. Seated from left, are: Linda
Matylewicz, Jilly Mishko and Debbie OBoyle. Standing: Laura Stefonetti, Kelsey Deneen and
Joanie Deneen.
Lupus Loop Committee
meets to plan event
DAILYEVENTS
September 7: The American
Lung Association Kick Off Lun-
cheon at Unos Restaurant in
Dickson City. The community is
invited to learn howthey can start
a walk teamfor the Fight For Air
Walk. RSVPrequired. Leave
name and number at: 823.2212.
Register at www.lunginof.org/
scrantonwalk.
National Association of Roy-
alty Owners Annual Convention,
at the Greenbrier Resort, contin-
uing through Sept. 9. Topics and
panel discussions include: The
Marcellus, The Utica, leasing
essentials, valuing minerals,
royalty and taxation issues, and
more. Info: 877.341.3244.
Keystone College Observatory,
will begin its fall programat 7:30
p.m. and will continue each
Wednesday and Friday evening
through Nov. 11. Large groups
such as school classes, scouts,
and community organizations
interested in attending a session
may contact945.8402 to arrange
an appointment. Cost: free. Ses-
sions will be held regardless of
sky conditions and will be can-
celled only by the threat of severe
weather. The Thomas G. Cupilla-
ri Astronomical Observatory is
located on Route107. Info: visit
www.keystone.edu/observatory.
September 9: The University
of Scranton baseball teamPros-
pect Showcases, from12 to 5
p.m. at Connell Park in Scranton.
Cost: $80. Info: bartolet-
tim2@scranton.edu.
St. Gabriels Retreat, runs to
Sept. 11. Begins at 7 p.m. Direct-
ed by Rev. Lee Havey, C.P. of
Saint Anns Basilica, Scranton.
Info: 586.4957.
Abington Senior Community
Center Open House, from3 to 6
p.m. Entertainment, activity
demonstrations, art exhibit, bas-
ket raffle, bake sale and refresh-
ments. Info: 570.586.8996.
Rescheduled: Abington
Heights High School Back-to-
School Carnival, rescheduled for
Oct. 21.
"The Psychology of Grief and
Bereavement: Contemporary
Understandings and Findings"
Seminar, at the Baptist Bible
College from6 to10 p.m. contin-
uing on Sept. 10 from9 a.m. to 5
p.m. Cost: $99 includes pizza on
Friday and snacks throughout the
seminar. Register: 585.9216 or
registrar@bbc.edu.
Pinked! on the Patio, from5 to
8 p.m. at the Abington Manor,
100 Edella Road, Clarks Summit.
Benefits American Cancer So-
cietys Breast Cancer Awareness
Programs. Cost: $25. RSVPto
the Abington Manor: 586.1002.
The Felittese Italian Festival,
continues Sept. 9, 10 and11at
Chapel grounds located on146
Third Street, Old Forge. Friday
and Saturdays events begin at 5
p.m. and Sundays at noon. A
homemade foods ,theme baskets
and Italian clothing will also be
available for purchase. Cost: free.
Info: 457.3499.
September10: Commemo-
rative Blood Drive, at the Clarks
Summit Fire Company from10
a.m. to 4 p.m. In memory of all
who gave their lives on Septem-
ber 11, 2001and all who serve
and protect us every day.
Autumn Birding Hike, at Salt
Springs State Park at 8 a.m. Cost:
free.
Griffin Pond Animal Shelter
Volunteer Meeting, at 11a.m. at
Lackawanna college, 501Vine
Street, Scranton.
17th Annual Apple Festival, on
The Green in Montrose from9
a.m. to 3 p.m.. Info:
sclp@epix.net or 465.2880.
Church of Our Lady of the
Abingtons 44th Annual Fall
Festival, at 6 p.m., continues
Sept. 11at noon. Pig roast and
music by the poets on Saturday
and chicken barbeque on Sunday.
Cost: free.
September11: The Annual
Sgt. Jan Argonish Ride, at noonat
the Dalton Fire Company Fair-
grounds. Cost: $20 for riders,$10
for passengers. Registration is
from8 and11a.m. at the fair-
grounds. Proceeds go to The Sgt.
Jan Michael Memorial Fund.
Info: jansride.com.
Unveilingof the newLacka-
wanna County 9/11Memorial, at
McDade Park from9:30 to ap-
proximately10:30 a.m. The new
memorialwill be twin granite
pillars symbolizing the Twin
Towers. Info: 604.0809.
Nicholson Bridge Day, from9
a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Street
Nicholson. Vendors, shows, live
music, train display by the End-
less Mountain Collectors, chick-
en BBQ, other food, basket raf-
fles and games. Info: 942.4443.
Going to the DogsFun-
draiser for the Griffin Pond Ani-
mal Shelter, at Patsels in Clarks
Summit at 5 p.m. Reservations:
563.2000.
Griffin Pond Animal Shelter
Volunteers at Petsmart, from
noon to 3 p.m. Info: 842.8334.
Zen Meditation Sunday Gath-
ering, from9 to11a.m. at Endless
Mountain Zendo, 104 Hollow
Rd., Stillwater. Public welcome.
Open donation basket. No tank
tops or shorts. Info/Register:
925.5077 or endless@epix.net.
Newton Ranson Volunteer Fire
Companys Ninth Annual Horse
Show, at the Harry C. Brower
ShowGrounds, Clarks Summit,
at 8 a.m. rain or shine. It is an
open NPHAEnglish Show. Info:
388.3045.
September12: Emergency
Medical Technician Course, at
the Jefferson Township Ambu-
lence Building. Continuing every
Tuesday, Thursday, and select
Mondays from7 to10 p.m. for
approximately16 weeks. Spon-
sored by Emergency Medical
Services of NEPAand Luzerne
County Community College.
Upon successful completion
students will be eligible to sit for
the state certification exams for
Pennsylvania State Certification
as an EMT. Students must be16
years of age at the time of certifi-
cation. Cost: $200. Info/Regis-
tration: 570.655.6818 or
www.emsnp.org.
The Abington Heights Civic
League September Banquet, at
Keystone College, Evans Hall, at
6 p.m. All members are invited to
bring a friend. Info: 587.3101.
Jewelry Sale Fundraiser for
Alzheimers Association, at Char-
ming Charlie, 2551Montage
Boulevard, Moosic, from5 to 7
p.m. Upon entering the store,
shoppers can obtain a bracelet to
be presented at checkout, 10
percent of the purchase to be
donated to the Alzheimers Asso-
ciations Walk to End Alz-
heimers, which takes place
Sept. 24 at Sno Mountain Mon-
tage in Moosic.
Dalton Community Library
hosts: Common Ground:: A
Community ConversationWrit-
ing Workshop with Craig Czury,
6 p.m. Apartnership programof
Keystone College, Countryside
Conservancy, Edward L. Rose
Conservancy, North Branch
Land Trust, Cabot Oil and Gas,
and Summerhouse Grill. Info: To
register, Call 563-2014 or email
jgeeza@albright.org
September13: Greater Scran-
ton Roaring Ramblers Toastmas-
ters Club meeting, in the Charles
Luger Building at Allied Ser-
vices, Morgan Hwy., from6:30
to 8:30 p.m. The public is invited
to attend. Info: 587.0232 or
www.scrantontoastmasters.org.
Digital Marketing for Busi-
nesses Webcast, at www.fron-
tier.com/digital fromnoon to1
p.m.
The Lackawanna County
Commission for Womens Annual
Keys to a Successful Future
Breakfast, from9 to11a.m. at the
Parish Center, 200 Reilly St.,
Dunmore. Cost: $15. Tickets/
Info: 963.6800 ext. 1807.
Nature Ramble with Rebecca
Lesko, starting at Russell Hill
Methodist Church, Tunkhannock
at 9 am. Bring binoculars and a
field guide. Cost: free to Endless
Mountains Nature Center stew-
ards and $3 for others. Info/
Resister: 836.3835.
September14: TheLackawan-
na Historical Society Annual
Dinner, honoring the 20th Anni-
versary of the Lackawanna Heri-
tage Valley National and State
Heritage Area, at the Scranton
Cultural Center. Cocktails at 5:30
p.m., dinner at 6:15 p.m., and a
world premier showing of Lega-
cy: The Story of the Lackawanna
Heritage Valley, at 8 p.m.
The Misericordia University
Center Open House For Adult
Learners and Transfer Students,
in the Board Room, second floor
of Lackawanna College, from4
to 7 p.m. Info: 674.6331or rfufa-
ro@misericordia.edu.
The Wyoming County Cham-
ber of Commerce Job Fair, in the
grand ball roomat Shadowbrook
Inn &Resort from10 a.m. to 5
p.m.
COMMUNITY
CALENDAR
Editor:
Nowthat the debt ceiling has
been raised and the debt default
has been avoided at least until
after the 2012 presidential elec-
tion to President Obamas ad-
vantage, its time for the Demo-
crats and Republicans to stop
the vicious rhetoric between
the both parties and get serious
about doing what is right for all
the American citizens that
elected and sent themto Wash-
ington, D.C. to do just that.
Its debatable which party is
more to blame for the serious
financial debt this country has
accumulated during the course
of many years, and is still con-
tinuing to get bigger, but the
fact of the matter is that both
parties are to blame, not just
the Republicans as the main-
streamAmerican columnists
and radio and TVreporters are
saying it is. Both political par-
ties have the perfect chance and
opportunity nowto come to-
gether for the common good in
a bipartisan way to get the huge
financial debt this country has
nowunder control before it
goes over the cliff its headed
for because of this countrys
past and current political repre-
sentatives actions.
I hope all our elected repre-
sentatives in Washington will
nowcome to their senses and
realize that if they continue to
allowthis country to stay on
the path its been on, that
theyre to blame for what will
eventually happen in the future.
God help all of us if it does
happen.
John Hollenback
Greenfield Twp.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Editor,
When you go on a road trip,
you need to followthe signs to
arrive at the right place. Going
online can be very much the
same. Look for the .gov at
the end of the web address. If it
isnt .gov, it isnt the real Social
Security website, which is
www.socialsecurity.gov.
Countless consumers nation-
wide are victimized each year
by misleading advertisers who
use Social Security or
Medicare to entice the public
to use their services. In many
cases, these companies offer
Social Security services for a
fee, even though the same ser-
vices are available directly from
Social Security, free of charge.
These services include up-
dating a Social Security card to
showa brides married name,
replacing a Social Security card
and getting a Social Security
number for a child.
These for-profit businesses
may cleverly design their web-
sites, so when people use In-
ternet search engines, their
advertisement pops up. They
may even make their advertise-
ment look similar to the real
Social Security website. Some
of these sites, at first glance,
appear to be affiliated with
Social Security, but upon closer
examination, these are for-
profit companies charging
individuals for a service that is
provided free by Social Securi-
ty.
For instance, a quick Google
search on replacing a Social
Security card brings up paid
advertisements for websites
that charge a fee just to get an
application for a newcard. That
service is absolutely free from
Social Security.
The lawthat deals specifical-
ly with misleading Social Secu-
rity and Medicare advertising
prohibits people or non-govern-
ment organizations, like for-
profit businesses, fromusing
words or emblems that mislead
others. Their advertising cannot
lead people to believe that they
represent or are somehowaffil-
iated with or endorsed or ap-
proved by Social Security or
the Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (Medicare).
But that doesnt stop advertis-
ers fromtrying.
For more information, What
You Need to Knowabout Mis-
leading Advertising at
www.socialsecurity.gov/
pubs/10005.html.
When visiting www.socialse-
curity.gov, make sure you look
for the .gov sign along the
way. And remember: If it isnt
.gov, it isnt Social Security.
Michele Wren
Social Security District
Manager in Scranton
Pinked! onthe Patio, will
be heldfrom5to8p.m. at
the AbingtonManor, 100
Edella Road, Clarks Summit
tobenefit the American
Cancer Societys Breast
Cancer Awareness Pro-
grams. Features hors
doeuvres andcocktails.
Pinked! shirts andhats
will be available for pur-
chase. Cost is $25. RSVPto
586.1002.
Committee members Pinked Committee members, from left: Linda
McCabe, Timmie Ott, Georgette Fetcho and Roberta Williams. Pinked
on the Patio is to be held at Abington Manor on September 9 from 5 to
8 p.m.
Pinked! on
the Patio
C M Y K
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2011 THE ABINGTON JOURNALCLARKS SUMMIT, PA WWW.THEABINGTONJOURNAL.COM PAGE 3A
CLARKSGREEN- Newto St.
Gregorys Church in Clarks
Green, Rev. John Lapera comes
to the Abingtons believing the
community to be, wonderfully
gifted and with a warmspirit
and special hospitality.
Beginnings and endings
remind us of our vulnerability.
The Paschal Mystery of Christ
carries the truth that life is frag-
ile, there is always some dying
in living and that change is
inevitable. I knowthere is an
ache in everyones heart with
the personal goodbyes for Mon-
signor (John) Louis, with many
other losses our Church now
suffers and with your personal
losses at home. Sometimes we
choose our goodbyes, and
sometimes they choose us. The
latter makes it all the more diffi-
cult. Our task nowis to invest in
the present and look down the
road with the strength of good
memories pressing us all for-
ward, Rev. Lapera stated in a
letter to his parishioners at St.
Gregorys Church.
Born and raised in Carbon-
dale, Rev. Laperas formal edu-
cation includes being a graduate
of The University of Scranton
and Catholic University in
Washington, D.C. where he did
his seminary training. He was
ordained in1984. When asked
why he chose his vocation, he
said, Words cannot adequately
capture personal feelings or
define why. Something inside
kept nudging me to begin the
discernment process. Seminary
formation, support of friends
and family, and Gods Spirit did
the rest.
Since Rev. Laperas ordina-
tion, he was assigned to the
diocese of Scranton to Nativity
Church as an assistant pastor
from1984 until 1988. He then
continued to reside at Nativity
until 1994 and worked at The
Chancery for the diocese in the
Renewoffice and the office for
Parish Life.
Rev. Lapera then traveled to
Minooka where he served as
pastor for ten years at St. Jo-
sephs Church. While there, he
was instrumental in building a
newparish center. Upon his
departure fromSt. Josephs
Church, he traveled South to
Kingston where he spent six
years at St. Ignatius Church,
serving as pastor. He said he is
most proud of howhe was able
to foster a real strong social
justice programwhere he and
his parish supported members
of the community who might
need spiritual, material support
even food and shelter.
This July, Rev. Lapera arrived
at St. Gregorys. He said, I
really would like to spend the
year in study and observation
and decide with the parishioners
what programs well begin.
Were really blessed with young
families committed to the par-
ish, and I would like to foster a
feeling where all families are
welcome. I encourage every-
ones participation in Sunday
mass.
Rev. Lapera invited anyone in
the community interested in
getting involved with the church
or serving in any capacity to call
himat 570.587.4808.
Dawn of a new beginning
Fr. John M. Lapera, new pastor at
St. Gregorys Church in Clarks
Green
BY KELLY MCDONOUGH
Abington Journal Correspondent
GLENBURN- It was a few
years ago after reading an arti-
cle in the newspaper about
some puppies born at the Grif-
fin Pond Animal Shelter, that
Chef Michael Bodner of Pat-
sels in Glenburn said he first
had the idea to organize a fun-
draiser for the shelter.
Since then, the restaurant has
hosted Going to the Dogs, a
Lavish Cocktail Gala every
other year, this year to be the
third. The event is set for Sept.
11 at 5 p.m. at Patsels, which is
located on Routes 6 and 11.
Bodner said Patsels hosts
many fundraisers each year, but
he wanted to do one for the
dogs.
I know how much Pat (At-
kins) loves dogs, and so do I,
he said. Pat Atkins, co-owner
of the restaurant, said her
whole team runs the event out
of a love for animals. She said,
The animal shelter is a vital
part of the community that we
all need to support.
Bodner also said it is impor-
tant to him to do what he can
for the animals. Warren Reed,
Executive Director of the shel-
ter, said he is very appreciative
of the restaurant for hosting the
fundraiser.
According to its website,
www.griffinpondanimalshelter-
.com, The Shelter survives
solely on contributions from
the public. The Shelter receives
no money from Lackawanna
County. We do not turn away
our four legged guests in
need of shelter, warmth, and
love...Through the generosity
of Pat and John Atkins, all
money raised will go directly to
the Shelter animals. Thanks!
The cost for the event is
$100. Reservations are required
and can be made by calling
Patsels at 570.563.2000 or the
shelter at 570.585.0516.
ABINGTON JOURNAL/ELIZABETH BAUMEISTER
On the back patio of Patsels in Glenburn, from left: John and Pat At-
kins, owners of Patsels with Sweet Pea, a Griffin Pond Animal Shelter
dog; Mari Hart, shelter board member and Dan Mahoney, shelter board
member.
Dog day
Event benefits shelter
BY ELIZABETH BAUMEISTER
Abington Journal Correspondent
The fourth annual Lackawanna Community
Fundraiser to benefit the Boys and Girls
Clubs of NEPA and the Employment Oppor-
tunity and Training Center (EOTC) will be
held Sept. 22, at the Scranton Cultural Center.
The event will feature honorary co-chairs
United States Senator Robert P. Casey and
Monsignor Joseph G. Quinn of Fordham
University.
According to Randy Williams of the La-
velle Strategy Group, Msgr. Quinn will be
serving as the emcee for the evening, which
will include introductions, talking about how
the event has grown over four years, rein-
forcing the reason we attend and the impor-
tance of collaborative community support.
As for Casey, he chaired the event last year
and will return as an honorary co-chair this
year due to his longstanding dedication to
children at risk, said Williams.
Senator Caseys late father, Governor Rob-
ert P. Casey, helped fund EOTCs first parent-
ing and child abuse prevention program
through his Drug Policy Council, Williams
added. Senator Caseys mother, Ellen Casey,
helped establish the first Family Council
when EOTC developed the Scranton Area
Family Center as a collaborative resource for
local families. Senator Casey continues to
actively work to prevent child abuse and ne-
glect, to fund child nutrition and education
programs, to preserve the Childrens Health
Insurance Program and to promote home
visitation programs that help to break the
cycle of poverty. He will speak about the
importance of good corporate citizens and
good citizens of the community.
The event will begin with cocktail hour on
the second floor of the Scranton Cultural
Center, followed by a short program in the
main ballroom. Casey, Quinn and officials
from VaxServe and Sanofi Pasteur will pre-
sent checks to EOTC and the Boys and Girls
Clubs of NEPA.
Williams noted that VaxServe and Sanofi
Pasteur cover all costs associated with the
event. As a result, all money raised from
sponsorships and ticket sales go directly to
our two benefactors, he said.
Following the cocktail hour and the check
presentation, attendees will be served dinner,
followed by dancing to the music of Paul
LaBelle and The Exact Change.
Attendees can once again expect a first
class event with wonderful food, entertain-
ment and inspiring words from our dignitar-
ies, said Williams. Most of all, they can
expect to feel a great sense of pride, knowing
that their support will directly benefit chil-
dren and families in need.
This event is unique in that 100 percent of
money raised from sponsorships and ticket
sales goes directly to EOTCs child devel-
opment programs for infants and toddlers
from families in need and the Boys and Girls
Clubs of NEPA after school and summer
camp programs.
The Lackawanna County Community Fun-
draiser started in 2008 as a result of the vision
of Damian Braga, the senior vice president of
Global Commercial Operations at Sanofi
Pasteur to create a safety net for local, critical
non-profit organizations, according to Wil-
liams.
Over $140,000 has been raised in the first
three years. The 2011 event on Sept. 22 will
be a record- breaking year and will bring the
four year total to well over $200,000, said
Williams.
Tickets are $200. Tables of 10 are available
at $1,800. For details or to purchase tickets or
inquire about sponsorship opportunities, con-
tact Williams at 570.969.6000 or at rwil-
liams@lavellestrategy.com.
Event to aid
EOTC, Boys
and Girls Clubs
BY KELLY LEIGHTON
Abington Journal Correspondent
Lackawanna CountyCommis-
sioners Michael J. Washo, CoreyD.
OBrienandBruce A. Small-
acombe, alongwithstate andlocal
officials, includingformer state Rep.
JimWansacz, helda ribboncutting
ceremonyAug. 30at the Abington
CommunityParkfor handicapped
accessibilityimprovements includ-
ingnewrestrooms, paths andpark-
ingspaces.
Lackawanna Countyallocated
$23,115inCommunityDevelop-
ment BlockGrant programfunds to
construct the handicappedparking
spaces andwheelchair accessible
paths that leadtothe restrooms and
tothe county-built Boundless Play-
ground. Engineeringcosts were
coveredbythe AbingtonJoint Rec-
reationBoard. Inaddition, former
state Rep. Wansacz obtained
$39,000instate funds tobuildthe
handicapped-accessible restroom
facility.
Lackawanna Countyopenedthe
$250,000Boundless Playgroundat
the AbingtonCommunityParkin
2009, as one of three Boundless
Playgrounds constructedbythe
county. Wheelchair-boundyoung-
sters are able toaccess slides
throughramps, swings have special
highbacks andquiet activityareas
are providedfor autistic children,
amongother features.
The Commissioners alsoprevi-
ouslyallocateda $45,000Lacka-
wanna Environmental Conservation
andOutdoor Recreation(LECOR)
grant tothe parktoassist withcon-
structionof a pavilion. Fundingfor
the Boundless Playgroundcame
fromthe countyLandfill Trust and
state gamingmoney, while the LE-
CORgrant came fromthe Landfill
Trust. Nocountypropertytaxdol-
lars were usedtofundprojects at the
park. The parkis overseenbythe
AbingtonJoint RecreationBoard,
whichincludes representatives from
Clarks Green, Clarks Summit, Glen-
burnTownship, SouthAbington
TownshipandWaverlyTownship.
County hosts ribbon cutting at park
ABINGTON JOURNAL/C.R. WORONCHUK
Shown, from left, are:Larry West, state Sen. John Blakes office; Michele Breslin, Abington Joint Recreation Board grant
writer; Marie King, Clarks Green Borough Council president; Linda Young, recreation board; Bill Coleman, Lackawanna
County Economic and Community Development deputy director; Todd Zimmerman, Clarks Green Borough Council and
recreation board; Lackawanna County Commissioner Bruce Smallacombe; former state Rep. Jim Wansacz; Al Urban,
recreation board; Lackawanna County Commissioner Michael J. Washo; Lackawanna County Commissioner Corey D.
OBrien; Gerri Carey, Clarks Summit Borough Council president; Michele Tierney, recreation board; Joanne Conley, Urban
Research and Development Corporation; Drew Sonntag, Urban Research and Development Corporation; Jerry Chilewski,
Chilewski Enterprises.
Every year, Labor Day means
three things: the end of summer,
the start of the school year and the
annual Labor Day Bull Roast at
Waverly United Methodist Church
Sept. 5. This year marked the 42nd
year. One hundred percent of all the
money brought in will be given as
donations to impoverished commu-
nities: to benefit the victims of the
flooding in Plymouth, The Abing-
ton Ecumenical MinisteriumFood
Pantry, St. Francis of Assisi Kitch-
en The Womens Resource Center,
children of the Abington Heights
School District who need winter
coats, victims of tornados in Joplin,
Mo., the Henderson Settlement in
Kentucky and the Rose Bud Indian
Reservation in North Dakota.
ABINGTON JOURNAL/C.R. WORONCHUK
Steve Bray and Event Co- Chair Ron Whitaker slice meat at the Bull Roast.
David Gilpin, Waverly, serves steamed
corn at the Waverly United Methodist
Church annual bull roast Sept. 5.
Alec and Gavin Brdican, Clarks Sum-
mit
Roast
to aid
needy
Son and mother: Michael, 14 and
Judy Mendola of Clarks Summit
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dence, which was known as
Bacon Tavern, and served for
22 years. Bacon Tavern was
located on what is nowknown
as Route 92.
On May 2, 1854, Albert D.
Kline was the station agent for
the railroad and appointed
postmaster. He moved the post
office to the railroad station,
Nicholson Depot.
It was in October 1822 when
the post office moved to the
corner of Main and Walnut
Streets under postmaster Fred
M. Williams, was made a third-
class office and rural free deliv-
eries were established. The first
rural carrier was Edward T.
Wilbur. His route 22 miles long
and it took from8:30 a.m. to 3
p.m. to complete. His annual
pay was $648. In1909, under
postmaster Francis N. Boyle,
Walter L. Bell was appointed
rural carrier. It was estimated
that he covered about 300,000
miles in his 25 years of service,
according to research done by
Rev. Garford Williams. Lemuel
Park began his rural delivery
route in1914 and worked more
than 25 years. In1923, the
office was moved down the
street next to what is nowLo-
chens store. Bert D. Stephens
was postmaster .
Layton Wallace was appoint-
ed the postmaster in1936 and
remained as such until 1956.
Nicholson attained its present
second-class rating in1945.
The Post Office Real Estate
section contacted the bank in
1960 and requested an option
on the Werkheiser property.
Bids were opened to provide a
one-story brick building.It was
to be a privately owned taxpay-
ing property provided to the
Post Office Department on a
lease. An agreement was reac-
hed and August 12, 1961was
the dedication. Hugh Saxton
was the postmaster, having
been appointed in1956. Sen-
ator Hugh Scott and Congress-
man WilliamScranton were
among the dignitaries to speak .
Officers in recent years after
Hugh Saxton were Nelson C.
Stull, appointed officer-in-
charge on June 22, 1977; Bon-
nie L. Griffis, appointed offi-
cer-in-charge Oct. 21, 1977;
Robert G. Downer, appointed
the postmaster on Jan. 28,
1978; Leland A. Coy, appointed
officer-in-charge Nov. 3, 1988;
Stephen E. Spencer, appointed
on Feb. 3, 1989. The current
postmaster, Georgina E. Wal-
ters, was appointed on June 3,
1989.
The post office department
has approved Nicholson having
a First Day Cancellation Sept.
9. On this day, outgoing mail
will be canceled with a special
stamp to celebrate the 200th
anniversary of the postal sys-
temin Nicholson.
According to Marion G.
Sweet, Chair of the Nicholson
Heritage Association, the first
post office was established in
Nicholson in1811at the bottom
of Roberts Hill or, as it is now
known, Tunnel Hill. The post
office was known by the name
of Nicholson or Thorn-Bottom.
At that time, there were no
postage stamps and no rural
free delivery. Packages could
not be sent by mail. Letters
were not in envelopes. Rates
were based on the distance that
the letter was sent. Caleb Ro-
berts received his postmaster
appointment fromPresident
James Madison on July1, 1811.
He served for 17 years. The
name Thornbottomwas used
for the post office until Nathan
Bacon changed the name of the
settlement to Baconville and
later to Bacon Town. Bacon
was appointed postmaster by
President John Quincy Adams
on Jan. 4, 1828. He moved the
post office to his place of resi-
Nicholson postal system
celebrates 200 years
StayClassy, a leader in
social fundraising for non-
profits, announced Aug. 30
that Marleys Mission, a local
equine therapy organization
based in Lake Ariel has suc-
ceeded in becoming a Top 10
Finalist in the 3rd Annual
CLASSY Awards in the cate-
gory of Best New Charity.
StayClassy and their sponsors
are offering more than
$150,000 to CLASSY Award
Winners.
Not only does the Mission
have the distinction of being
in the Top 10 Best New Char-
ities nationwide; StayClassy
has further announced that as
a result of public voting,
Marleys Mission has landed
in the Top 3 Best New Char-
ities in the United States. The
mission aims to bring the
healing power of horses and
their positive impact to chil-
dren who have experienced
trauma.
The CLASSY Awards are
the largest philanthropic
awards ceremony in the coun-
try, recognizing the most
outstanding philanthropic
achievements by charities,
businesses and individuals
nationwide. More than 2,000
nominations were submitted
for consideration. After a
vetting process, StayClassy
posted each nomination as an
article on the CLASSY
Awards Achievements Blog,
putting a national spotlight
on amazing philanthropic
stories from across the Unit-
ed States. Marleys Mission
generated more than 1,000
Facebook Likes to reach
the Top 25 judging round.
Out of thousands of nomi-
nations, the judges narrowed
the list down to the Top 25
most inspiring in each cate-
gory.
The Top 10 Finalists were
determined by public vote.
After a final round of judging
based on specific criteria, the
winners will be recognized
live on-stage at the Oscars-
style CLASSY Awards cere-
mony in San Diego on Sept.
17.
To find out more Marleys
Mission, visit the website at
www.marleysmission.com. .
Marleys Board asks volunteers
to Buy a Mile to San Diego
According to Marleys Mission President Gene Talerico
the Board of Directors, staff and supporters of Marleys
Mission understand the significance of its recent award
from StayClassy: the ability to bring the healing power
of horses and their positive impact on children who
have experienced trauma to the national stage.
We know the Mission must be represented in San
Diego on September 17, but, how do we get there? Our
hope is to ask our dedicated supporters to help us Buy
a Mile to San Diego. San Diego, Ca. is 2,762 miles
from our campus in Lake Ariel. The cost for the Mission
to be represented by two people at the Awards
Ceremony will be about $2,000. Thats .72 cents a mile.
So we are asking our dedicated supporters to spare
some pocket change and help us buy our miles to San
Diego, he said.
For example: A gourmet coffee costs about $2.50: thats
3 1/4 miles; A McDonalds Quarter Pounder meal costs
about $5.50: thats almost 8 miles; Dinner for two costs
about $40: thats almost 35 miles.
Those interested in Buying a Mile, are asked to send
a donation to Marleys Mission, PO Box 505, Scranton,
PA 18501 or donate online at
http://www.marleysmission.com/donate-now/.
Marleys Mission among
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The Making Strides
Against Breast Cancer
Walk, which started in Bos-
ton in 1993 and has since
raised millions of dollars
for the American Cancer
Society to help fight breast
cancer, is set to take place
in the Wilkes-Barre/Scran-
ton area this year for the
first time.
The walk is scheduled to
begin at 8 a.m., with regis-
tration beginning at 7 a.m.,
on Oct. 1 at Wilkes Uni-
versity.
Tonyehn Verkitus, Amer-
ican Cancer Society staff
member and organizer of
the event, said the Making
Strides Against Breast Can-
cer Walk is important be-
cause it is the only event
run by the American Can-
cer Society to raise money
specifically for breast can-
cer research and awareness.
Verkitus said the goal of
the event is to raise at least
$15,000, and she hopes at
least 500 walkers will par-
ticipate.
Erin McFadden, chair of
the event, said she partici-
pated five years in the
Making Strides Against
Breast Cancer Walk in
Rochester, N.Y., and said of
the days atmosphere, Ev-
eryone wears pink, there
are happy faces, a great
crowd.
McFadden said that be-
sides raising money, the
purpose of the walk is also
to raise breast cancer
awareness, which is a pas-
sion of hers. She said that
one thing many people
dont realize is that men, as
well as women, can get
breast cancer. She also said
shed like to see more of an
awareness of the many dif-
ferent breast cancer-related
programs that are available
in the area.
The walk is unique to
similar events in that there
is no registration fee to
participate. Fundraising is
done mostly via the In-
ternet, where participants
can register and create their
own individual or team
page where their friends
and family can make dona-
tions using credit cards.
According to the Amer-
ican Cancer Societys Mak-
ing Strides website, The
Making Strides event is not
a race; it is a celebration of
survivorship, an occasion to
express hope, and a shared
goal to end a disease that
threatens the lives of so
many people we love.
When you raise funds for a
Making Strides event,
youre helping create a
world with less breast can-
cer and more birthdays -
where breast cancer never
steals another year from
anyones life.
Verkitus said she plans to
have live music playing
during the walk. Participa-
nts are encouraged to bring
water bottles, but there will
also be one or two stops
along the walk for liquid.
For more information or to
register for the event, go
to:http://makingstrides.ac-
sevents.org/pawilkesbarre-
scranton.
Walking
to a Cure
BY ELIZABETH BAUMEISTER
Abington Journal Reporter
Keeping Your Small
Business in Business: So-
cial Media and Your Small
Business is the first of a
three -part educational pre-
sentation series designed
for businesses and orga-
nizations is the community.
This presentation will take
place Sept. 14 at the
Abington Community Li-
brary in Clarks Summit.
The first showing of the
presentation will be from 8
to 9 a.m. with an additional
viewing from 12 to1 p.m.
The series is co-spon-
sored by the Abington
Business and Professional
Association, Penn Security
Bank, the Abington Com-
munity Library and the
Small Business Develop-
ment Center at the Uni-
versity of Scranton.
The Small Business De-
velopment Center will be
providing presenters for the
event and refreshments will
also be available courtesy
of Penn Security Bank. All
three parts of this presenta-
tion series will be free to
the public. Seating is limit-
ed and registration is re-
quired. To register, call the
Abington Community Li-
brary at 570.587.3440.
Big ideas
for small
businesses
and government and many
other topics, said Zaydon.
When I became president
three years ago, we decided
to honor the people we
asked to speak.
Over the past six years,
weve had wonderful people
in our community talk about
wonderful things, like edu-
cation and responsibility, she
added.
Zaydon said that attendees
of the Keys to a Successful
Future breakfast can expect
to enjoy a wonderful, cater-
ed and delicious breakfast.
They are very informed by
the time they leave. They get
a joy out of seeing people in
The Lackawanna County
Commission for Women will
host its sixth annual break-
fast, Keys to a Successful
Future, on Sept. 13 from 9
a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Par-
ish Center in Dunmore.
This years keynote speak-
er will be Professor Char-
lotte Ravaioli, senior advisor
to the president of Keystone
College.
Jemille Zaydon, president
of the Lackawanna County
Commission for Women,
said that Ravaioli will most
likely speak about educa-
tion, family, career and the
growth of Keystone Col-
lege.
According to Zaydon,
additional honorees at the
event are Major Bea Connell
of the Salvation Army, Don-
na Doherty, the First Lady
of Scranton and Lackawanna
County Commissioner Mi-
chael J. Washo. Zaydon said
all of the honorees have
been very supportive of our
mission.
The breakfast first started
as a legislative breakfast. Its
a very informative event.
There are people in the com-
munity talking about history
the community, as well as
seeing their friends. It is
both a social and education-
al event, added Zaydon.
This is one of the two
fundraisers the commission
hosts every year. The com-
missions main goal is to
help women and children in
Lackawanna County and
make life just a little bit
better for them. There are so
many people out there that
need help, said Zaydon.
For example, the orga-
nization has worked with the
homeless at Christmas, in-
cluding food and clothing
donations. Thats just one of
the numerous examples Zay-
don gave, also including, but
not limited to, working with
St. Francis of Assisi Kitch-
en, Marleys Mission and
Race for a Cure.
The good we do is in a
quiet way. The good we do
for the community is won-
derful. We need and want
people to come to us, said
Zaydon, who first became
involved in the commission
when she was encouraged by
a family friend.
We do a lot of things for
women and children locally.
We are very involved in this
community, she added.
I feel like my college
teaching background has
been so helpful. I loved this
commission since the day I
joined and I still love it, she
said.
In addition to breakfast,
attendees will have the op-
portunity to purchase chanc-
es to win prizes donated by
local businesses.
Tickets for the Keys to a
Successful Future breakfast
cost $15. For tickets and
additional information, con-
tact Christina Sullivan at
570.963.6800 ext. 1807. The
breakfast will be held at the
Parish Center, located at 200
Reilly St., Dunmore.
Breakfast informs public
BY KELLY LEIGHTON
Abington Journal Correspondent
Committee members shown are, seated, from left: Sr. Maryla Farfour
I.H.M., Bernadette Lepri, Treasurer, Donna Barbetti, Maureen Pesaven-
to. Standing: Joan Tate, Jemille Zaydon, Marilyn Vitali Flynn, Secretary.
Bedford Tower Apartments in Clarks
Summit hosted a Labor Day picnic Sept.
1 as a way to end the summer.
In addition to the residents of the
building, the staff also invited members
of the Clarks Summit Borough.
We work hand in hand with them, and
theyre very helpful to us, and anything
we can do for them or the fire company
were willing to do. We want to be a
good neighbor, said Bedford Towers
Apartments property manager Cathy
Gammon.
Bedford Tower Apartments is located
at 400 Bedford St., Clarks Summit.
For more information, call
570.587.2488.
ABINGTON JOURNAL/DON MCGLYNN
From left, are Herman Johnson, Cathy Gammon and David Skaluba
Don Cooper in patriotic finery.
Joe McDonald at the grill.
Summers
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WAVERLY TWP. - There
was much debate at the Aug.
29, Waverly township meet-
ing.
Community members Bill
Calpin, Peter Capozzi and
Carmen Bilardi expressed
their frustration regarding the
gas issues. According to the
residents, a plan has been two
years in the making and al-
though there have been six to
eight people in the Hilltop
area who have signed up for
gas and signed their letters of
intent, the project has made
no progress.
According to the residents,
UGI Utilities, Inc., a natural
gas and electric utility, will
need to drill under the road
and the township does not
want to see the roads de-
stroyed. The township super-
visors said they never told
UGI it could not drill into the
roads, only that roads need to
be returned to their original
condition. Public works direc-
tor Thomas James said he
receives a letter annually from
UGI asking which roads are
going to be paved and re-
paved. James said the letter
the township received from
UGI said there are no plans
for gas lines or services in the
area. Calpin disagreed. .
In regard to the roads, the
township ordinance states that
when there are two or more
holes dug, roads must be re-
paved for the entire length of
highway that has been opened.
Calpin asked if the super-
visors abided by this rule and
they said they do not, because
they do not dig up the roads.
James made a recommenda-
tion that UGI submit mea-
surements and apply for a
permit with the township.
Manager Bill White will give
UGI the application to com-
plete and get UGI specifica-
tions. There will also be a
future meeting set up with the
supervisors, UGI and con-
cerned community members.
Drew Christian, member of
the Historic Architectural
Review Board (HARB), at-
tended the public meeting to
voice his concern regarding
the Waverly Community
House playground paving.
Mary Ellen DAndrea spoke
about the United Methodist
Church parking lot and its
historical accuracy. There is a
zoning ordinance that requires
parking lots to be paved with
asphalt. Waverly Twp. solic-
itor Andrew Hailstone said
that he does not know if His-
toric Architectural Review
Board would have the ability
to comment, other than as to
the ordinance. Supervisor
Douglas Klamp suggested
that a Historic Architectural
Review Board meeting would
be more appropriate to discuss
the matter. The next Historic
Architectural Review Board
meeting will be Sept. 14, at 7
p.m.
In the unfinished business
portion of the meeting, Super-
visor Bill White said he re-
cently discovered that the
township has been exempt
from changing their signage.
He said that Congressman
Tom Marino requested the
exemption, based on the con-
cept that the signs are visible,
easy to read and have historic
significance.
The Waverly Community
House playground renovation
was pronounced 85 percent
done according to supervisor
Ron Whitaker. On the second
day of construction, the soccer
team and football teams from
The University of Scranton
volunteered. Whitaker said,
(A) ton of people (were)
there, lots of great volun-
teers.
UGI, historic
architecture
topics in Waverly
BY BRITTNEY PIERCE
Abington Journal Correspondent
HOW TO ENTER: Send your photo along with
name, address, phone and description of photo contents
to: Centennial Photo Contest, 211 South State St.,
Clarks Summit, PA18411 or email your scanned photo to
kgrier@theabingtonjournal.com.
WHAT YOU CAN WIN: Each photo published
will be entered in a random drawing to win grand
prizes of $100 and one complete custom frame job
valued at $200 from Summit Frameworks.
CENTENNIAL PHOTO CONTEST
PHOTO COURTESY KAREN FRITZ
Shown is the senior class of 1930 from Clarks Summit at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.
two miles in length and will
go down State Street to Wino-
la Avenue and on Depot
Street. The tour will discuss
historical highlights and
buildings including architec-
tural considerations.
Committee members in-
clude Charles Kumpas, Den-
nis Martin, Christopher Po-
lice, Jim Roland and Warren
Watkins.
Area historians will host
Clarks Summit Walking Tour
Sept. 10 at 11 a.m., repeated at
2 p.m.
Participants will meet at
Abington Heights Adminis-
trative Building Parking Lot,
200 East Grove Street. (There
is no Abington Heights High
School home football game at
The Pit that day.)
The tour is approximately
Clarks Summit
Walking Tour Sept. 10
CLARKS GREEN- The
Abington Council of Gov-
ernments (ACOG) resumed
meetings Sept. 1 after a two-
month break for the summer.
They picked up discussions
from the last meeting where
an accounting firm, Fried-
man LLP informed the
council about forensic audits
and what could possibly be
involved for municipalities
trying to track lost tax mo-
nies. Friedman LLP sent the
council a proposal which the
group reviewed at the meet-
ing. The proposal was for the
initial phase of the audit,
which would cover two
weeks. The projected fees
for the work was $30,000 to
$40,000. The audit would
cover the years 2006-2009.
Im disappointed the cost
is so great, said Rick Wil-
liams of Clarks Green. He
added that finding any mon-
ey owed to the communities
would be beneficial and
could potentially change
the political climate.
Council secretary Marnie
ODea Palmer agreed, The
bottom line is, as elected
officials we owe it to the
taxpayers. The council
members decided they
would like a more detailed
proposal from Friedman
LLP, as well as the advice of
council member, Lee Jami-
son, who first proposed the
idea. Jamison was absent
from the meeting, so the
issue was put on hold until
next October.
ACOG reviews fee
for tracking taxes
BY EMILY CULLEY
Abington Journal Correspondent
Newton Ransom Volunteer
Fire Companys Ninth Annual
Horse Show will be hosted
Sept. 11 at the Harry C. Brow-
er Show Grounds, Clarks
Summit.
The event will be held at 8
a.m., rain or shine.
It is an open NPHA English
Show.
For details, call
570.388.3045.
Horse show set for Sept. 11
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CROSSWORDS
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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.
Wish list items are
always appreciated,
including kitty litter
and cat food, Tim-
othy hay, Carefresh
or Aspen bedding for
small animals and
any type of donation.
Adopt a cage at the
Griffin Pond Animal Shelter
for one month and your
$20 donation will go to-
ward care and feeding of
the animal in that cage for
the month you choose. A
card will be placed on the
cage identifying the spon-
sor for that month. Send
the following Adopt-a-
Cage information, in-
cluding 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
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Remember to contact
the Griffin Pond Animal
Shelter at 570.586.3700 if
your pet is lost or goes astray.
Alliance Landfill andWaste Man-
agement recentlypresenteda $750
donationtothe officers of the Newton-
RansomVolunteer Fire Companyto
support its public safetyservices.
Shown from left: John Stemphoski, company chief, Francine Miller, com-
pany president and John Hambrose, community relations coordinator for
Alliance Landfill.
Fire Co.
receives
funds
The 68th annual Waverly
Antiques Show and Sale will
be held at the Waverly Com-
munity House, 1115 N. Abing-
ton Rd., Waverly, Sept. 17
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 4
p.m. Admission to the show is
$6, $5.50 with a show card or
ad.
Antique dealers will present
a wide range of items, in-
cluding fine formal and coun-
try antique furniture, jewelry
and collectibles. The show is
chaired by Linda Bush and
co-chaired by Patti Thomas.
Returning to the show this
year to cater the luncheon is
Chef Mark Siebert and the
culinary arts department of
Chef s Table at Keystone Col-
lege. Chef Sieberts menu
features hearty fall soups,
Cubano sandwiches, chicken
Caesar wraps and more.
At this years show, Paul
Kairis of HM Personal Inte-
riors will present RUXE, the
latest trend in home design.
RUXE is the mix of the
words and worlds of rustic/
country and luxury materials
that is at once relaxing, re-
freshing and reinvigorating.
The designed rooms of HM
Personal Interiors have graced
the pages of design magazines
and have appeared on HGTV.
Visitors will enjoy afternoon
tea and desserts under the
tent. Shoppers looking for a
bargain may find what they
want in Almost Antiques,
located on the lower level of
the Comm. For details, call
570.586.8191, ext. 5, or visit
http://www.waverlycomm.org.
Antiques Show Sept. 17
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Cold.
It was the first time in a
while that something moved me
enough to write, said Walsh.
I just sat down and it came
right out of me. I didnt have to
think about it. Thats been the
case with a lot of the poetry Ive
written, I just feel something
and it has to come out.
The poemwas published in
the September 20, 2001edition
of The Abington Journal, and
was met with positive feedback.
I dont think its the best
piece I ever wrote, but its the
one that touches people, said
Walsh.
I think thats because it
speaks to the heart. Everyone
enjoyed it.
In addition to her artistic side,
the events also inspired in her a
need to give back.
In 2002, Walsh founded the
Parents Loving Children
Through AutismFoundation.
The PLCTAFoundation has
three goals: to provide support
and encouragement for families
who are raising children with
autism; to educate through
meetings, workshops and train-
ing to bring the latest informa-
tion available to families; and to
provide a place where each
child will be accepted.
Through the foundation she
mentors a number of children,
and tries to encourage each one
of themto pick a cause and
work for it.
We all have the ability to
make an impact, said Walsh.
Sunday will mark10 years
since 9/11, but Walsh said she
and her family still try and keep
the memory of that day in their
house, to remember what we
lost as a nation, and remind
themselves of howlucky they
are to be here.
I think that every passing is
a call for us to live. Our re-
sponse to this tragedy should be
to live every day, said Walsh.
Thats the impact it had on
my life, I dont take one day for
granted.
The PLCTAFoundation is
located at 1243 Wyoming Ave.,
Scranton, for those interested in
helping Walsh with her cause.
For more information, visit
plcta.org/ or call 570.341.3388.
And for those wishing to
honor those who were lost
during the tragedy, there are a
number of events planned in the
community.
HEART
Continued from Page 1
The Day The World
Turned Cold
Madness, confusion, fear and
hate
Why has this happened we
yell in rage.
Hearts now broken, victims in
pain
Partners alone, last goodbyes
on cell phones
What must they have been
feeling as
they prayed to God above?
God, please tell me that you
gave them
comfort with your love.
Four planes they took over
with hearts black as coal.
This day we will always
remember: The Day the
World Turned Cold.
Men filled with evil. Will they
prevail?
Reason, sanity, understanding
not there.
People running and screaming
from the crumbling tower.
Who is responsible? Their
leader a coward.
Families now broken from a
loss so unspoken.
Our country is angry. Our
world now divided.
Digging out bodies. Praying
love ones are found
American united together in
pain, keeping faith alive.
The fabric of America is
starting to tear
The human face of this
tragedy is too much too bear.
Please God stretch out your
arms to touch every heart in
need.
Bless all your children. For
today our country bleeds!
- Kathleen Walsh
* The Waverly Community House will hold its ninth annual Commu-
nity Pledge of Allegiance on Sept. 12. The ceremony was moved back a
day to allow members of the community to commemorate the events
of 9/11 at their own places of worship or elsewhere. The event started
on the first anniversary of 9/11 and has been held every year consis-
tently rain or shine, Executive Director Maria Wilson said. The beauty
of the ceremony is that its a very simple ceremony, she said.
Wilson expects many groups and organizations from the communi-
ty to be a part of the event. Clarks Summit VFW Post 7069 will coor-
dinate the flag raising along with the playing of taps. The Clarks Sum-
mit and Dalton Fire Departments, students from the Waverly pre-
school, representatives from Waverly Township and surrounding
townships along with local police and firefighters are expected to
attend.
* The Clarks Summit Fire Company will host a Commemorative
Blood Drive on Sept. 10 from10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their fire house locat-
ed at 321 Bedford St.
* At the first Lakeland High School home football game Sept. 9, the
school will fly a flag from ground zero at the stadium in honor of 9-11.
Community observes 9/11
Compiled by Rob Tomkavage
The event, which is hosted every year
on the second Sunday of September, hap-
pened to fall this year on Sept. 11, the
tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks.
According to Walsh, this years event will
be special in that the ride will be dedi-
cating a 9/11memorial in Nay Aug Park
to the City of Scranton. This dedication
will take place at the fairgrounds at 11:30
a.m. While the ride serves as remem-
brance of a tragedy, it also celebrates a
life.
Walsh said it is more of a joyous event
to see howmany people honor himIts
heartwarming to see it growing each
year.
Argonish was killed at age 26 on Au-
gust 27, 2007 during an ambush in Af-
ghanistan. His parents are Nancy and
Michael Argonish of Peckville, and his
son Jakub is now12.
According to the rides website, Jan
was an amazing young man who loved his
son Jakub, his family, his friends, and his
fianc Talia. Jan enjoyed going quad rid-
ing with his son, listening to country mu-
sic, and classic cars. Jan is deeply missed
by his family, friends and the countless
others he touched over his lifetime.
Walsh noted that something Argonish
said a lot, which became his personal
motto while he was in the National Guard,
was, no worries. The family adopted
this motto for the ride and various mem-
orabilia featuring the phrase, including
bracelets, mugs and T-shirts, can be pur-
chased on the website. Ashort biography,
photos, a map and more information
about the ride can also be found on the
website, which is www.jansride.com.
to participate for a donation of $20 each,
plus $10 each for passengers. Registration
will be open from8 to11p.m. the day of
the ride and pre-registration is available
online at www.jansride.com.
Talia Walsh, fianc of the late Sgt. Ar-
gonish and main organizer of the event,
said the proceeds fromthe ride go to the
Sgt. Jan-Michael Argonish Memorial
Fund, which was set up through the
Scranton Area Foundation to help local
injured soldiers and their families. Part of
the proceeds fromthis years ride will also
go toward the visit of author and motiva-
tional speaker MatthewSandford who
will speak to local veterans.
HERO
Continued from Page 1
are deciding exactly what
meats and cheese are going
to be served at the Rotary
of the Abingtons Taste of
the Abingtons, but Briganti
is sure whatever they
choose will please those in
attendance. For more in-
formation call
570.587.2781 or visit
www.weismarkets.com.
TASTE
Continued from Page 1
Want to Taste?
What: The Rotary Club of the
Abingtons Seventh Annual
Taste of the Abingtons
When: Sept. 25 from 5 to 8
p.m.
Where: Nichols Village Hotel
& Spa
Cost: Tickets are $25 each
and may be obtained from any
Rotary Club of the Abingtons
member or at the door.
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ArtsEtc...
I cant believe Septem-
ber is already here. Time
just goes by so quickly.
This month the Dietrich
truly has something for
everyone.
For little ones, the Die-
trich Childrens Theater
will be back with live
performances this Friday,
Sept. 9, at 10 a.m. and
1:30 p.m. and Saturday,
Sept. 10, at 11 a.m. They
will be presenting Lon
Po Po: A Little Red Rid-
ing Hood Story from Chi-
na.
In this story, three small
children out in the Chi-
nese countryside bid fare-
well to their father as he
travels overnight to visit
their sick grandmother, or
po po.
The children are cau-
tioned not to open the
door to anyone, as there
might be a wolf, or lon,
lurking about. But when
there is a knock on the
door late at night, is it
their po po or really an
evil lon po po instead? I
think kids will have a fun
time finding similarities
and differences between
the Red Riding Hood sto-
ry they are familiar with
and this one.
The show is very inter-
active and audience mem-
bers will learn a few Chi-
nese words from the pro-
duction.
After the show, storytell-
er Fiona Powell and the
cast will take the audi-
ences questions about the
play. We would like to
thank the Pennsylvania
Humanities Council for
sponsoring the production.
All ages are welcome to
attend. Admission is free
and tickets will be avail-
able at the door or by
calling 570.996.1500.
The next big event at
the Dietrich is Sept. 14, at
7 p.m. Beatles scholar
Kenneth Womack will give
a multi-media presentation
that brings the story of
The Beatles to life. He
will trace the bands cre-
ative arc from their days
in Liverpool to the mean
streets of Hamburg,
through Abbey Road
and to the twilight of its
career.
Womack will also help
us explore the origins of
the groups compositions
as well as the songwriting
and recording practices
that brought them to frui-
tion. Admission is free.
This program is also
sponsored by the Penn-
sylvania Humanities Coun-
MORE THAN
MOVIES
Dietrich Theater
Erica Rogler
See Movies, Page 10
Visual Arts
Call for entries for the
Glenburn Township 7th
Annual Art Show and
Sale, the Glenburn Town-
ship 7th Annual Art Show
and Sale will be on display
at the Glenburn Township
Building located at 54 Wa-
terford Road, Dalton Oct. 2,
through Dec. 8.The show
may be viewed during regu-
lar office hours from 9 a.m.
to noon or by appointment.
The opening reception will
be held Oct. 2 from 3 to 5
p.m. Cost: Admission is
free and light refreshments
will be served. Info:
570.954.1489.
2nd Friday Clarks
Summit Art Walk, pre-
sented by Arts Council of
the Abingtons, Sept. 9, 5 to
8 p.m. Info: Artsco-
ta2@aol.com.
2nd Saturdays at the
Abington Community Li-
brary, 1200 West Grove
Street, Clarks Summit, with
the Tony Costa Trio, Sept.
10, 1 to 3 p.m. Info:
570.587.3440 or visit
www.lclshome.org/abing-
ton
Botanical Illustration
Made Easypresented at
ArtWorks Gallery & Stu-
dio, 503 Lackawanna Ave-
nue, Scranton, in collabora-
tion with the Everhart Mu-
seum, Nov. 15, from 6 to 8
p.m.
Cost: $35 including ma-
terials. Info: Everhart for
registration: 346.7186
Performing
Arts
Lecture: Christian
versus Secular Bioethics:
Incompatible Visions of
Morality and Reality
presented by Tristram En-
gelhardt, Ph.D., M.D. at the
University of Scrantons
Brennan Hall Sept. 8, 7:30
p.m. Cost: Free. Info:
570.941.4545.
Up and Coming Come-
dy Series, at the Scranton
Cultural Center, featuring
Paul Lyons, Ron Placone,
Prospector of Rock 107s
Morning Showand musical
act JohnNiemiec Sept. 10at
8 p.m. Cost: $16.
Butterflys Love, per-
formed by award-winning
Shangahi Yue Opera en-
semble Sept. 10, at 7:30
p.m., in the Sette LaVergh-
etta Center for the Perform-
ing Arts on the campus of
Marywood University.
Cost: free admission.
Interdependence Day
and Asian Moon Festival
Performance: A Musical
Journey to the East, Silk
and Bamboo (Sizhu) fea-
turing the internationally
acclaimed Chai Found Mu-
sic Workshop Ensemble,
Sept. 11at 3p.m. Cost: Free.
Info: 570.941.6312.
Chai Found Music
Workshop with presenta-
tion, performance and
hands-on demonstration of
traditional Taiwanese and
Chinese music and instru-
ments for area elementary
and high school children
Sept. 12. 1 p.m. at The Uni-
versity of Scrantons Rose
Room, Brennan Hall. Cost:
Free, pre-registration re-
quired. Info: 570.941.4094.
Dietrichs Fall FilmFes-
tival, starting Sept. 16, fea-
turing 16 foreign independ-
ent and art films over 14
days. Info: 570.996.1500.
Literary Arts
Writers Group, for ages
18 and up, at the Dietrich
Theater in downtown Tunk-
hannock, 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.
Arts, Crafts
and More
Darkroom open-use at
NewVisions Studio &Gal-
lery 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 ac-
cess; $199.99 for one
month, unlimited access.
Info: 610.636.9684or email
newvisionsstu-
dio@gmail.com
Drawing 101 for Kids
and Young Adults, ages 6
to 20, at New Visions Stu-
dio & Gallery 201 Vine St.,
Scranton, Saturdays, to
Aug. 20, 3 to 5 p.m. Cost:
$99.99, supplies included.
Info: 610.636.9684or email
newvisionsstu-
dio@gmail.com.
Drawing Social, AfA
Gallery, 514 Lackawanna
Ave., Scranton every Sun-
day, 6 to 9 p.m., Cost: $5
general, $2 student
Last weeks winner:
Dorothy Ball
of Dalton
Last weeks answer:
Katie Holmes
C
ontemporary paintings and ceramics by
artists from Haiti will be featured in ex-
hibitions running concurrently at two
northeastern Pennsylvania galleries.
The Linder Gallery at Keystone College will
present the exhibition 3 Pent Ayisyen (Three
Haitian Painters) in conjunction with an exhi-
bition at Moscow Clayworks entitled The Hai-
tian Clayworks Project.
The Keystone College exhibition opens Sept.
18 with a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. in the
Linder Gallery, while Moscow Clayworks will
host a reception Oct. 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. The
public is invited to both events.
Along with these exhibits, Haitian ceramist
Lissa Jeannot will visit Moscow Clayworks and
Keystone College and present a gallery talk at
Moscow Clayworks Oct. 10 at 5 p.m. and host a
workshop of Haitian ceramic techniques Oct. 11
from 6 to 8 p.m.
Jeannot will also give a presentation at Keys-
tone College on Haitian artwork Oct. 12 at 3
Contestants can only win once in a 60-day period.
Who directed "Contagion" which will open at the Dietrich Friday, Sept. 9?
Michelet Calices (Najee) Family Enjoy-
ing, shown above, will be on display at
Keystone College.
Henry Robert Derazins Sheep, shown above, will be on display at Keystone
College.
PHOTO SUBMITTED
Augustin Monas House of the Wise shown above., will be on display at Keystone College starting Sept. 18.
Two galleries,
one exhibit
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595 MARKET ST
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72 E. 72 E. W Walnut alnut St. St.
2nd floor, located in
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Kitchen, living room,
dining room, sun
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Rutter Ave.
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& bath. All utilities.
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LUZERNE
41 Mill Street
1st floor, 2 bed-
room, large bath
with shower, stove,
refrigerator and
dishwasher, wash-
er/dryer hookup,
1 car attached
garage. Fieldstone
working fireplace.
Non Smoking.
Too many extras to
mention, call for
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$720 + utilities.
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2nd floor, 1 bedroom
non smoking. Water
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lease + references.
$380/month + secu-
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2 bedroom. All
appliances included.
All utilities paid;
electricity by tenant.
Everything brand
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& references
570-969-9268
PITTSTON AREA
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washer, dryer hook
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included. No pets.
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WEST PITTSTON
159 Elm St.
2 bedroom Town-
house w/full base-
ment. 1.5 baths, off
street parking.
$600/per month
+ utilities & security.
No Pets
570-283-1800 M-F
570-388-6422 all
other times
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street parking. Well
maintained. $525 +
utilities, security,
lease & references.
No pets/non smoking
570-262-3230
WILKES-BARRE SOUTH
TWO APARTMENTS
2 bedroom & a 1/2
half double. Water
& sewer included.
Off street parking.
Serious inquiries
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WILKES-BARRE
Maffett St
Just off Old River
Road. 7 room, 3
bedroom, 2nd floor
duplex. Off street
parking, deck in
rear. Ample closet /
storage. Neutral
decor. Appliances
included. $625 +
utilities, security &
lease. No pets.
570-793-6294
WILKES-BARRE
West River Street
1 bedroom apart-
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Hardwood flooring
& appliances includ-
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sewer & trash also
included. Walking
distance to Wilkes
University. Pet
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Sept. 1. $600.
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Sylvan Lake
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Clarks Summit / Scranton Ofce (570) 585-0600
239 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit (570) 207-6262
CLARKS SUMMIT - Fabulous all brick ranch home
on 3 acre setting. Finished lower level has 4th bed-
room, family room, workshop with wood stove.
MLS#11-3384
URSULA 585-0618
or KIM 585-0606 $295,953
GREENFIELD TWP - 3 bedroom ranch on level lot
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MLS#11-2892
EDNA 585-0610 $159,000
FACTORYVILLE - Beautiful 4 Bedroom, 3 bath ranch
on 2 acres. Fully fnished basement, eat-in kitchen,
& much more. MLS#11-3917
JAIME 585-0609 $189,900
CLARKS SUMMIT - Beautifully maintained home
featuring brand new heating, hardwood foors, brick
freplace, corner lot, and in-law apartment.
MLS#11-1413
MARION 585-0602 $299,000
CLARKS SUMMIT - Meticulously maintained ranch
home with fnished basement, central air, hardwood
foors, modern kitchen, peaceful sunroom & ga-
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MARION 585-0602 $174,500
WAVERLY New Authentic Log Cabin home on 25
acres in Waverly with forever views and wonderfully
well located. MLS#10-137
EDNA 585-0610 $895,000
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
FACTORYVILLE - Spacious ranch on double lot with
newer furnace, central air, and new Pella windows &
doors. Large rooms, 2 freplaces, and plenty of stor-
age. MLS#10-5743
ELIZABETH 585-0608 $134,500
CLARKS GREEN - Surrounded by nearly 2 beautiful
acres, this custom brick home w/new granite coun-
tertops, tile foor, 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
CLARKS SUMMIT - Move in condition bilevel like
no other with large family room addition and offce
on frst foor, hardwood foors, fnished basement.
MLS#11-2126
EDNA 585-0610 $224,700
FOR RENT! - 3 Bedroom, handicap accessible
Ranch home available in Clarks Summit. Call for
details. MLS#11-4053
ELIZABETH 585-0608 $1,250/Mo.
CLARKS SUMMIT - Gorgeous new construction!
Gourmet kitchen w/ granite counters, ss applianc-
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SPORTS
Clarks Summit, Pa. SEPTEMBER 7 TO SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 50
J
.C. Show put on a perform-
ance Saturday afternoon,
Sept. 3,contributing in ev-
ery phase of the game against
Hazleton as the Abington
Heights Comets downed the
Cougars 28-14 at The Pit in
Clarks Summit.
The sophomore receiver
caught eight passes for 116 yards
and two scores. He also inter-
cepted a pass while playing cor-
nerback, and he recovered a
fumble on a special teams play.
All of our players were resil-
ient today, said Abington
Heights Coach Joe Repshis. We
responded well in the second
half after some fundamental
mistakes early.
The Comets were fundamen-
tally sound on the opening offen-
sive series of the game. Junior
quarterback, Dante Pasqualichio,
led Abington Heights on a 65-
yard drive in just over two min-
utes that took just seven plays.
It appeared that the series was
going to be cut short on third
and seven from the Comets 38
-yard line. Pasqaulichio was
seemingly wrapped up in the
backfield when he spun free and
completed a 13-yard shuffle pass
to senior tailback Corey Degilio
that kept the drive alive.
Two plays later, Show caught a
pass down the right sideline and
rumbled 45 yards down to the
Cougar one- yard line. Sopho-
more running back Quinn Ka-
ram took it in from there on a
one- yard plunge and staked the
Comets to a 7-0 lead after one
quarter.
After a failed Cougar drive,
junior wide receiver Jamie
Henzes fielded a punt at the
Cougar 46 -yard line to open the
second quarter. He raced 42
yards down the sideline where
he was pushed out at the four-
yard line. Once again the Come-
ts called Karams number as he
bulldozed his way into the end
zone to give Abington Heights a
14-0 lead with 11:42 to go in the
first half.
Hazleton had a drive stalled
halfway through the second
quarter as a result of back- to
-back penalties. The Cougars
were whistled for nine penalties,
totaling 60 yards in the game.
Despite the flags, Hazleton
still showed signs of life just
before halftime. Senior running
back Brian Campbell burst
through the line and sprinted 22
yards to the Cougar 44. Howev-
er, another penalty seemed to
kill their momentum, and on the
very next play, Show stepped in
front of a Chad Hoffman bullet
pass and returned it 56 yards
down to the Cougar 10-yard line
as time expired.
Hazleton appeared to have
adjusted their game plan at the
half and came out running the
ball on a series of sweeps that
seemed to perplex Abington
Heights defenders. Senior You-
sef Guzman shed two tackles
and broke off a run to the out-
side for 13 yards early in the
A.H. sophomore, Show, shines in home win
ABINGTON JOURNAL /STEPHANIE WALKOWSKI
JC Show, shown above center, caught eight passes for 116 yards and two touchdowns in Saturdays victory.
Comets prevail
By John Gordon
Abington Journal Correspondent
See Comets, Page 2
DALTON - The second annual Go
Green Bike Tour will take place Oct. 1
at the Lackawanna State Park, Dalton.
The site will serve as the beginning and
end point of the tour. Bill Kern, Coun-
tryside Conservatory executive director,
said he was pleased with how the inau-
gural event ran last year and is hopeful
for an even bigger turnout this year.
It went great, Kern said. We had
over 100 riders last year. Everyone
seemed to enjoy the route we planned
out. We received a lot of positive feed-
back, so we decided to do it again.
Were shooting for 200 riders this year.
Because of an increase in sponsors we
were able to reduce the registration fee,
so were hoping to attract more riders.
There will be seven different bike
routes available: a one-mile beginners
trail, a 16.8-mile intermediate trail, an
18-mile expert trail, a 18.2-mile begin-
ners trail, a 29.3-mile intermediate
trial, a 62-mile trail and a route for
parents and children under 12.
In addition to the many bike routes, a
trail hike will also be offered this year
for a cost of $10.
This year we added a hiking cate-
gory as an option, Kern said. We
recognized that not everybody rides
bikes, but would like to participate. We
thought it was a nice touch to add.
Participants will be treated to live
music preformed by local classic rock
band, High Falls. A variety of food
including hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie
burgers and beverages will be provided.
All riders must wear a helmet to par-
See Bike , Page 3
Go Green
Bike Tour
growing
BY ROBERT TOMKAVAGE
rtomkavage@theabingtonjournal.com
SCRANTON- The Scranton Prep
Cavaliers snapped a 14-year losing
streak to Lakeland High School, de-
feating the Chiefs, 26-20, in a Lacka-
wanna Football Conference contest at
Scranton Memorial Stadium Sept. 3.
I thought we did a great job and
played hard the whole game, Scran-
ton Prep head coach Nick Donato
said. We just hung in there. Defen-
sively we had a rough first half, but
they are a very good offensive team.
Both defenses were a little suspect, it
came down to the second half. Both
defenses tightened it up and our kids
made a big drive at the end when it
counted.
The Cavaliers were led by running
back Marshall Kupinski, who was a
part of all four Scranton Prep touch-
downs.
Scranton Prep struck first when
Kupinski scored on a four-yard
See Cavaliers, Page 2
ABINGTON JOURNAL PHOTO/ JASON RIEDMILLER
Lakelands Ryan Nichols scores a touch-
down. The senior rushed for 186 yards.
Cavaliers
outlast
Chiefs
BY ROBERT TOMKAVAGE
rtomkavage@theabigntonjournal.com
CLARKS SUMMIT- The
Country Club of Scranton, in
association with the Marian C.
Bell Foundation, will be host-
ing the sixth annual P.A.R. for
Parkinsons Golf Event Sept.
19. The gathering will benefit
the Michael J. Fox Foundation
for research for a cure for the
disease.
The Fox Foundation was
selected, and has been select-
ed over the years, for their
work as the most aggressive
and largest private funder of
Parkinsons research.
Bridget Bell started P.A.R.
for Parkinsons six years ago
for her mother, Marian, who
has had the disease for almost
25 years. She says that thus
far, support has been terrific
and growth has been consis-
tent.
We continue to get new
support from first-timers,
said Bell. We also have peo-
ple whove been to every
[tournament], and repeated
sponsors.
P.A.R. for Parkinsons will
likely have full attendance
again this year, as it had in
2010.
The event includes an 18-
hole golf tournament, cock-
tails, dinner and both silent
and live auctions.
This years auction includes
various items, like a condo for
a week in Key West, Fla. and
a trip to New York City. The
New York trip includes dinner
at a Mario Batali restaurant,
tickets to Late Night with
Jimmy Fallon and behind-the-
scenes tickets to the Today
Show, among others. More
items are to be added to the
list.
A portion of the proceeds
from this years event will
benefit two individuals with
different connections to the
eventJay Saunders of
Scranton and Sheila Uhl of
Stamford, Conn.
Uhl, 45, suffered a massive
stroke on December 26,
See P.A.R. , Page 3
Charity
event hopes
to be on
P.A.R. with
prior years
BY TYLER COLLISON
Abington Journal Correspondent
CARBONDALE- With a
dominant rushing attack
and stifling defense, the
Lackawanna Trail Lions
demolished Carbondale
High School at Andrew
J. Cerra Stadium Sept.
2.
The Lions capitalized
on every opportunity and
built an insurmountable
lead en route to a 43-12
victory.
On Carbondales first
play from scrimmage,
the Chargers fumbled
and Lackawanna Trail
dived on the football at
the Carbondale 30-yard
line. The Lions built on
the turnover with a six-
play drive that ended
with a one-yard touch-
down run by Eric Lay-
tos.
On the ensuing posses-
sion on 3rd and 12,
Lackawanna Trail junior
Justin Barber forced
Carbondale quarterback
Joe Gigliotti out of the
pocket and into the arms
of Laytos, forcing the
Chargers to punt. Barber
constantly broke through
the Chargers offensive
line in his first game
back after a two-game
suspension at the end of
last season.
It was great. They
accepted me back, Bar-
ber said. We worked
hard this summer and
we showed it tonight,
pulled it together and
came out with the win.
After his suspension
Barber came back ready
to work in the offseason,
according to Lackawanna
Trail coach Steve Jervis.
He didnt miss a
week of workouts all
year long, Jervis said.
Whatever happened last
year is in the past. Hes
a whole new kid.
On their second pos-
session, the Lions drove
85 yards to increase
their lead to 14-0. Lay-
tos kept the drive alive
when he converted on
4th and 2 in Carbondale
territory. Marvess Ro-
siak capped off the drive
with a 26-yard touch-
down run.
Before the end of the
first quarter, the Char-
gers threatened to move
into Lackawanna Trail
territory, but the Lions
forced and recovered the
loose ball to give Lacka-
wanna Trail another
scoring opportunity.
The Lions immediately
took advantage of the
turnover when running
back Jeremy Greenley
darted to the end zone
for a 47-yard touchdown
run. Greenley added an-
other rushing touchdown
on Lackawanna Trails
next possession giving
the Lions a 27-0 lead.
Carbondale finally
answered the Lions
scoring barrage when
Brandon Sales returned
the ensuing kickoff for
an 85-yard touchdown.
The return cut the def-
icit to 27-6 before the
end of the half.
Lackawanna Trail end-
ed any chance of a
Lackawanna Trails balanced attack leads to victory
BY JOE BARESS
Abington Journal Sports
Correspondent
PHOTOS COURTESY ALICE STUFFLE
Carbondale Remington Hedden finds himself surrounded by Lack-
awanna Trail Lions Ben Lehman, Matt and Caleb Darling, shown
above from left.
Lackawanna Trails Jeremy
Greenly hops over defenders on
his way downfield.
See Lions, Page 2
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PAGE 2C www.theabingtonjournal.com The Abington JournalClarks Summit, PA WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
CLARKS SUMMIT - This
year, the fans in the stands
at the Abington Heights
High School football games
are going to be as organized
as the players on the field,
thanks to the Blue Crew.
The Blue Crew, the
schools newest club, will be
selling blue T-shirts to the
Abington Heights student
body. The T-shirts are priced
at $10 and will gain the stu-
dents free admission to any
home, regular season sport-
ing event during the year.
The goal is to get the
school together in an orga-
nized body and cheer for the
team, just like a regular
student section would, but a
little more organized, we all
have the same outfit on,
said Blue Crew founder
Kevin Murray.
The whole Blue Crew
student section has been a
long-standing tradition, but
just the addition of the T-
shirts, and trying to get us
organized, has gone on the
last few weeks and every-
ones been very supportive,
especially the football
team.
Murray said he is also
hoping this encourages stu-
dents to come out to even
more high school sporting
events, as the club is plan-
ning on attending at least
one sporting event for each
school team to support the
athletes and the school.
A member of the schools
basketball and track and
field team, Murray under-
stands the importance of a
strong fan base, and said
part of the inspiration for
the club came from hearing
an outcry from his fellow
students for more school
spirit.
The 17-year old South
Abington Twp. resident
spent last year abroad in
Venezuela thanks to the
Rotary Club of the Abing-
tons. He returned to the area
in late July and rather than
take some time off, he got
right to work starting the
Blue Crew about a week
ago.
He credits his classmates
and the faculty at Abington
Heights High School with
being able to get the Blue
Crew together so quickly.
Im not the only one
whos doing this, there are a
lot of people helping, said
Murray. Just to name a few,
theres a lot, but Jake Good-
man, Kate Grow and Cali
Crapella, theyve all helped
out a lot.
(Athletic Director Jere-
my) Ruby, Chris Calder
(Abington Heights High
School teacher), and the
three principals (Pamela
Murray, Andrew Snyder and
Marc Wyardt); theyre our
advisors, and theyve been
supportive.
The Blue Crew has also
found help in the communi-
ty.
Tom Parry, owner of
Nickies Fabulous Hoagies,
has donated the Blue Crew
their first 100 T-shirts, and
will donate another 100
once they sell out.
I think hes doing a great
thing for the district and the
community, said Ruby of
Parry. These are tough
economic times, and we
really think hes doing an
amazing thing for the local
community. So, I want to
say kudos to Tom, as well as
the senior students for com-
ing together joining forces
here for their classmates and
their school.
This is a fun idea, I think
Kevin and his friends are
doing a great job. Were
looking forward to seeing
this come to fruition at the
school, were all for school
spirit and making the events
that much more enjoyable.
Murray said, based on the
initial reaction hes gotten,
he believes they will be able
to sell the first 200 shirts
easily.
He has even received in-
quiries from parents asking
if they would be able to
purchase the shirts, and the
school is looking into
whether or not it will be a
possible to make another
shirt for members of the
community.
The T-shirts will be avail-
able to purchase at the main
office in the high school
and at the Comets next
home football game Sept. 17
against Tunkhannock.
For more information call
570.585.5300.
AHHS students show their colors
BY DON MCGLYNN
dmcglynn@theabingtonjournal.com
ABINGTON JOURNAL PHOTOS/STEPHANIE WALKOWSKI
The Blue Crew, shown above, was in attendance for the Abington
Heights High School football teams first game of the season, Sept. 3.
Kevin Murray is shown above
wearing The Blue Crew T-shirt,
which is currently on sale in the
main office of Abington Heights
High School.
third period. That run was
followed by an impressive
60-yard jaunt down the right
sideline by Campbell that led
to a touchdown. The score cut
the Comet lead to 14-6 fol-
lowing a missed extra point.
Abington Heights wasted
no time in responding to the
Cougar score. Sophomore
running back Sean Rock
ripped off a 46-yard run down
to the Hazleton 20 -yard line.
Three plays later Pasqaulichio
hit a diving Show in the cor-
ner of the end zone with a
beautiful 16-yard touchdown
pass that extended the Comets
lead to 21-6 with 8:41 to go in
the third quarter.
The Cougars last real
chance to remain in the game
came on their ensuing offen-
sive drive. Hazleton continued
to pound the ball to the out-
side and drove out top their
40 -yard line. Hoffman than
executed a quarterback keeper
and sprinted 29 yards down to
the Abington Heights 30. The
yellow flags appeared once
again and a chop block penal-
ty negated the quarterback
scramble and brought the
drive to a screeching halt.
It was Show time once
again when the speedy receiv-
er lined up as the long snap-
per on an Abington Heights
punt.
Show hiked the ball and
sprinted downfield, diving on
a Hazleton muff at the Cougar
41 yard line.
I just snap it and get down-
field as fast as I can, said
Show. Pacyna had great hang
time and all of us on special
teams got down there.
Three plays later, junior
receiver, Conor Dickinson,
got up there as he made a
sprawling, leaping grab be-
tween two defenders who
sandwiched him. Dickinson
held on to the ball as he
slammed to the ground, keep-
ing the drive alive on the third
and two play.
Pasqaulichio hit Show from
18 yards out this time in the
opposite corner of the end
zone. The touchdown made it
28-6 with 11:53 remaining in
the contest.
The two corner routes
were out and ups that Dante
and I have worked on, Show
said. We made adjustments
to the way they were playing
us at half time and it paid
off.
Show attributed the big
night to the total team effort.
This is what is great about
football, he said. Everyone
came in and contributed.
Coach Repshis agreed
about the team effort.
Sure there are things we
need to shore up on defense,
Repshis said. But as we rely
on players like J.C. to lead,
the mistakes will be eliminat-
ed.
COMETS
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The Abington Heights and
Lackawanna Trail High
School field hockey teams
will both have to deal with
some changes in order to
experience success this sea-
son.
Abington Heights
The Lady Comets will
have to learn to adjust to a
new coach, as Erica Suitch
will take over the duties from
Michelle Lacoe.
Suitch played field hockey
for years at Crestwood, and
was a member of the
schools 2003 and 2004 state
championship teams. She
was captain of the 26-0 team
in her senior season.
After high school, Suitch
played one season at the
University of Richmond,
followed by three for Hof-
stra.
She comes to the team
with coaching experience
working with the USA Field
Hockey Futures program at
its Kingston location as a
coach and for the Valley
Styx indoor club team.
Suitch was hired in early
August, and hasnt been
working with the Lady
Comets that long, but said so
far her team is eager to
learn.
The girls are anxious and
excited for the season, which
is good, said Suitch.
Right now were working
focusing on the fundamen-
tals.
Suitch said shes happy
with the way practice has
been going, and a few of her
players have already made a
strong impression on her, she
pointed out sophomores
Mallory McCoy, Paige Nota-
rrianni and Sarah Beamish,
as well as senior Jess Mahler
as her four players to watch.
I feel they are going to be
the strongest on the team,
said Suitch.
Mahler will be a co-cap-
tain of the team along with
senior Katie Jaeger.
Abington opened their
season Sept. 2 with a 2-1 loss
at home to Wallenpaupack.
Mahler scored for the Lady
Comets
Lackawanna Trail
The Lady Lions start this
season with a little more
stability than Abington
Heights.
The team finished 13-5-2
last season, earning a trip to
the District 2 Class AAA
championships, where they
lost 5-0 to Wyoming Valley
West.
The team brings back sev-
eral players, including Alexa
Rzucidlo, Aliza Furneaux,
Alyssa Mallory, Courtney
Ditchey, Cameron Crock,
Shelby Croasdale and Clar-
issa Eggleston, who all saw
substantial playing time last
season.
Also returning will be
head coach Sandy Spott,
who enters her 22nd season
as head coach, recorded her
300th career win last season.
Still, with so much return-
ing talent, Spott said the
team has a lot to which they
need to adjust.
I think were going to do
well, but the four players that
I did graduate were a loss,
said Spott.
One of the players lost to
graduation was defensive
threat Kayla Grunza, and
Spott is currently figuring
out who will replace her.
The shift on defense has
also promoted the coach to
implement a new, faster de-
fense to capitalize on the
teams speed.
We have a lot of speed,
thats a big benefit for me.
Lackawanna Trail opened
it season with a 5-1 win at
home Sept. 3 against Hazle-
ton.
ABINGTON JOURNAL /DON MCGLYNN
Abington Heights Melanie Fricchione is shown above.
Teams adjusting
to changes
BY DON MCGLYNN
dmcglynn@theabingtonjournal.com
touchdown run to cap a five-
play drive that was set up by
a 31-yard punt return by Pat
Marino. The extra point was
missed and the Cavaliers led
6-0 with 4:19 remaining in
the first quarter.
Lakeland quickly respon-
ded with a touchdown of
their own, just 19 seconds
later when Ryan Nichols
raced 73 yard for a score on
the first play of the drive.
Nichols added the extra
point giving the Chiefs a 7-6
lead.
The Cavaliers regained the
lead on the ensuing posses-
sion as Kupinski scored on a
12-yard touchdown run to
end a four-play 62-yard
drive. The touchdown was
set up by a 45-yard comple-
tion from quarterback Tom
Timlin to receiver J.J. Fives.
Lakelands Jon Sekelsky
intercepted Timlins two-
point conversion attempt.
Scranton Prep led 12-7 with
2:28 left in the first quarter.
Nichols put Lakeland back
in the lead less than a min-
ute later, scoring on 48-yard
touchdown run. Nichols
added the extra point to put
the Chiefs ahead 14-12. The
senior running back rushed
for 186 yards on 14 carries,
including 147 in the first
half.
Timlin was intercepted by
Lakeland linebacker Kyle
Kiehart on the Cavaliers
next possession, but the
Chiefs could not capitalize
on the turnover as Scranton
Prep defensive end Ryan
Rudalavage recovered a Ni-
chols fumble at the 22 yard
line.
On the next play, Scranton
Prep quarterback Griff DiBi-
leo connected with Rock
Magnotta to the 45 yard
line, however Magnotta was
stripped of the ball, which
was recovered by Lakelands
J.J. Rojenches at the Cava-
liers 42.
The Chiefs generated
points off the turnover when
Kiehart found Alex Filarsky
for a 31-yard touchdown.
After a missed extra point,
Lakeland led 20-12 with
6:55 remaining in the second
quarter.
On the Cavaliers next pos-
session, DiBileo connected
with Kupinski on a screen
pass for a 30-yard touch-
down, the result of a seven-
play 62-yard drive. Marino
was stopped by Lakelands
Billy Thomas on the two-
point conversion attempt.
The Chiefs led 20-18 with
3:27 to go in the first half.
DiBileo completed five
passes on seven attempts for
80 yards, while Timlin had
11 completions on 22 passes
for 174 yards.
Weve been back and
forth with them, Donato
said. We told both of them
that they were gonna play.
We decided to start Timlin,
he had a good scrimmage
last week. We told DiBileo
youre gonna get right in, I
have a lot of confidence in
you, too. Thats how we plan
on using them all year.
The Cavaliers recovered a
Nichols fumble at the Chiefs
39-yard line to start the
fourth quarter, but Scranton
Prep failed to capitalize on
the good field position.
After a Lakeland three-
and-out, punter Alex Fil-
arsky booted a 62-yard punt,
putting the ball at the Cava-
liers 13-yard line with 7:37
left in the fourth quarter
Timlin engineered a 12-
play scoring drive eventually
hitting Kupinski on a 14-
yard touchdown pass with
2:56 remaining in the game.
Kupinski was stopped on the
initial two-point attempt, but
a Lakeland face mask penal-
ty gave Scranton Prep anoth-
er shot, which Kupinski con-
verted giving the Cavaliers a
26-20 lead.
We knew we were locked
back deep, but I told the
guys in the huddle that
weve done this before from
freshman year, we can get it
done, Timlin said. We just
took it play by play and got
that one to punch through. It
feels great to get a win like
this for the program.
Kupinski sealed the victo-
ry when he intercepted a
Kiehart pass on third-and-
nine from the Chiefs 23-yard
line.
CAVALIERS
Continued from Page 1
ABINGTON JOURNAL PHOTO/JASON RIEDMILLER
Scranton Prep quarterback Tom Timlin avoids the rush from Lakelands
Cody Delfino.
comeback in the second
half scoring 16 straight
points in the third quarter.
Rosiak and Laytos each
added another rushing
touchdown. Lackawanna
Trail also forced a safety
when Gigliotti committed
an intentional grounding
penalty in the end zone.
Carbondale scored a
touchdown before the end
of the third quarter but
failed to score again giv-
ing the Lions a 43-12 vic-
tory.
Laytos, Lackawanna
Trails senior leader,
gained more than 100
yards on the ground and
scored two touchdowns
but he also had help from
his fellow running backs,
Greenley and Rosiak, who
combined for about 150
yards rushing and four
touchdowns on the game.
I thought it was good
that we were able to
spread the ball around,
Jervis said. It wasnt only
Eric Laytos. There were
some other kids who have
really come a long way
and I think theyre weap-
ons.
Lackawanna Trail will
play Lake-Lehman High
School at 7 p.m. Friday
while Carbondale faces off
against Valley View High
School.
LIONS
Continued from Page 1
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2011 THE ABINGTON JOURNALCLARKS SUMMIT, PA WWW.THEABINGTONJOURNAL.COM PAGE 3C
OBITUARY
Joseph W. Gwozdz, Clarks
Green, died Friday, Sept. 2, at
home, surrounded by his wife
of 62 years, the former Lois
Kline, and his loving family.
Joe was born on November
18, 1924 in Pittsburgh, to the
late Walter and Victoria
Gwozdz. He was a graduate
of Pitt School of Engineering,
class of 1951. He served in
WWII with the 350th Ord-
nance Battalion and was hon-
orably discharged in 1946.
Prior to retirement in 1989, he
was employed by McKinney
Manufacturing for 33 years.
Joes family would like to
thank the compassionate care
givers of the Hospice of the
Sacred Heart. A special heart-
felt thanks to those who ex-
tended themselves to the fam-
ily during this difficult time.
Also surviving are two sons,
Robert Gwozdz and wife, Bev,
of Souderton, and Garry
Gwozdz and his companion,
Karen Taber, of Jim Thorpe; a
daughter Barbara Webber and
husband, Thomas, of Win-
chester, Va.; two sisters, Stella
Boczkowski and Florence
Braun, Pittsburgh; six grand-
children and two great-grand-
children.
A blessing service by Msgr.
McGarry, with full military
honors, was to be held Sept. 6
at at noon at the Lawrence E.
Young Funeral Home, 418 S.
State St., Clarks Summit.
Internment will be private at
the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made in Joe Gwozdzs
name to Hospice of the Sa-
cred Heart, 600 Baltimore
Drive, Wilkes -Barre, PA
18702. For directions or to
send online condolences, visit
www.lawrenceeyoungfuner-
alhome.com.
Joseph W. Gwozdz
September 2, 2011
Services have been set for Thomas Carle-
ton Tom Mark Em Down Noyes, Sr. Sat-
urday, Sept. 10 at 11 a.m. at the Evangelical
Free Bible Church, 431 Carbondale Rd.,
Clarks Summit. Please visit www.lawren-
ceeyoungfuneralhome.com for a complete
obituary of Toms life.
Thomas Carleton
Tom Mark Em Down Noyes Sr.
Howard
Gardner
Griggs Sr.,
died Sat-
urday, Sept.
3, at the
VNA Hos-
pice Unit in the Community
Medical Center. His wife of
72 years is the former Em-
maline M. Rodney.
Born in Glenburn on Oc-
tober 21, 1917, he was the
son of the late Charles W.
and Leona Gardner Griggs.
He attended Glenburn Grade
School, Clarks Summit High
School, and took corre-
spondence courses from
Cornell University.
His career with the Great
Atlantic and Pacific Tea
Company spanned 41 years,
starting at Depot Street, to
manager at State Street, to
first personnel Manager of
the Scranton Unit, to his
final position as Sales Direc-
tor of the Scranton Division.
He served 26 years as wage
tax collector for Glenburn
Township and spent many
years working for and with
his dear friend, Roger Dell-
ert, who developed Wood-
crest Estates and owned Jus-
tus Hardware. As a member
of the Clarks Summit United
Methodist Church, he served
on many committees and the
board of trustees. Other or-
ganizations that benefited
from his participation were
the Waverly Lodge 301, the
Abington Heights School
Board, and the Glenburn
Sportsmens association,
which he co founded. He
was named a Paul Harris
Fellow as a Rotarian, and
was awarded the 32 degree
by the Valley of Scrantons
Keystone Consistory.
Also surviving are three
sons Howard Jr. and wife
Judy, Clarks Summit, Phillip
and wife Tia, Duryea, and
Joseph and wife Ruth, Ran-
som; eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death
by two sisters Myrtie Nourse
and Ruth Degan, and five
children Phyllis, David, Jo-
nathan, Richard, and Louise
Ann.
The funeral will be Sept. 7
at 10 a.m. at the Clarks Sum-
mit United Methodist
Church, 1310 Morgan High-
way, Clarks Summit, with
services by the Rev Judy
Wanck, pastor, and Rev.
Sarah Miller, retired pastor.
Interment will be in Abing-
ton Hills Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memo-
rials may be made to the
Clarks Summit United Meth-
odist Church. For directions
or to leave an online condo-
lence, visit www.lawren-
ceeyoungfuneralhome.com
Howard Gardner Griggs Sr.
September 3, 2011
While the Abington Heights
and Lakeland high school
boys soccer programs lost
several key players from
teams that advanced to district
title games a year ago, both
coaches have high expecta-
tions for the upcoming season
due to the talented players
who are returning.
Abington Heights
The Comets lost ten seniors
who contributed significantly
from last years team, includ-
ing all-conference selections
Justin Klingman and Brian
Levy at center midfield, and
James Loboda at forward. The
team also lost full-time start-
ers Connor Ellsworth and
Willie Steinbach at outside
defender and Eric Wasser in
goal. Zach Burns and Oguz
Cangoz were contributors at
midfield, Matt Sopinski was a
key reserve on defense and
Dan Brazil saw time as a for-
ward.
At goalie, senior Connor
Pacyna is expected to be the
starter. According to head
coach Steve Klingman, Pacy-
na will get good competition
from sophomore Justin Por-
piglia.
They are both solid goa-
lies, Klingman said. Hope-
fully goaltending will be one
of our strengths.
Junior Ryan Patrick, who
was an all-conference selec-
tion last year, returns as a
starter at center-back. He will
be joined by senior Brian
Mattern.
The starters at outside de-
fender will be senior Mark
Garbin and sophomore Sante
Romaldini. At center mid-
field, the starters will be se-
nior Johnny Loboda, who is
moving from defense, and
junior Matt Hoyt.
Senior Ian Williams returns
as a starter at outside mid-
field. The other starter at the
position is expected to be
senior Seth Pinches. Senior
Tommy Steinbach, the teams
leading scorer last year, re-
turns as a starter at forward.
He will be joined by junior
Kevin Elwell.
Ben Kalmanowicz, who
started last season as an out-
side midfielder, is expected to
contribute on defense and
midfield after he returns from
a fractured leg. According to
Klingman, Kalmanowicz will
be out until at least late Sep-
tember.
The lone senior reserve for
the Comets is Brian Vietz at
defense/midfield. Junior Ca-
leb Overholser could see
some time at defense/mid-
field.
We are pretty experienced
up the middle, Klingman
said. We have some seniors
on the outside, but they
havent seen a ton of time.
A large group of sophomore
reserves will provide depth for
the Comets. Jeremy Cum-
mings, Joe Dietzer and Justin
Levy may see time on either
defense or midfield. Chris
Ferrario, Tyler Julian and
Sebastian Barry could see
time at midfield. Tarek Khalil
and Steve Pelaez are expected
to contribute at forward.
A lot will depend on how
our sophomores develop
throughout the season, Kling-
man said.
Yaser Al-Kameshki, a fresh-
man, may see some action as
a midfielder.
The Comets finished last
season with a 16-3 record.
They won the Lackawanna
League and advanced to the
District 2 Class AAA title
game, losing to Coughlin, 1-0.
Our first goal is to repeat
as league champions and we
should be in the ballpark if we
play well, Klingman said.
For many years Abington
Heights has dominated the
league, but the last few years
it has started to even out. A lot
of teams are getting better,
including Scranton Prep,
Mountain View, Delaware
Valley, Honesdale and North
Pocono. Our second goal
would be to win the district
championship and advance to
states.
The Comets opened their
season at home against Ho-
nesdale Sept. 2 .
Lakeland
The Chiefs return eight
players who saw significant
time on varsity last season.
Seniors Jim Germain and
Adam Wychowanec, and ju-
nior Bradley Strong return as
starters on defense. Nate
Wnuk, a senior, returns as a
starter at midfield. Junior
Casey Albino, who led the
team in scoring last season,
and sophomore Ray Lines, are
expected to contribute heavily
in the midfield, while junior
Matt Morell and sophomore
James Blevins will be the
primary forwards.
According to head coach
Joe DePasquale, sophomores
Scotty Cortes and Cody Mor-
com are competing for the
staring goaltender spot. Fresh-
man Alex Rieder should also
see time at the varsity level.
After finishing last season
with 17-2-2 record and ad-
vancing to the District 2 Class
A title game where they fell to
Mountain View, coach De-
Pasquale has high hopes for
his team.
My expectation is to win
the district championship, he
said. Were coming together,
he added. We have some
freshmen that are going to
play so we are trying to get
them to gel together and be
ready for the season.
The Chiefs lost goaltender
Chris Vojick, center mid-
fielder Jimmy Marcinko, out-
side midfielder Taylor Chiesa
and defender Ian Hoyle off
last years squad.
DePasquale views Forest
City as the biggest threat in
the division given their suc-
cess in recent years.
The Chiefs opened their
season at home against River-
side Sept. 2.
Area teams ready to kick it
ABINGTON JOURNAL PHOTO/DON MCGLYNN
Abington Heights High School senior Ian Williams, shown above right,
returns to the Comets this season.
BY ROBERT TOMKAVAGE
rtomkavage@theabingtonjournal.com
This year, both the Abing-
ton Heights and Lakeland
High School soccer teams
will be competing in Divi-
sion 1 of the Lackawanna
girls soccer league.
Abington Heights
The Lady Comets made a
splash in their first season of
Division 1 play, after switch-
ing from playing in the
spring to the fall, last season.
The team tied with Scran-
ton Prep for second place in
the league, and won the Dis-
trict 2 Class AAA champion-
ships, and advanced to the
first round of the PIAA state
playoffs.
Several players from last
years team will be returning
this season, including Alex
Chapman, Maggie Scanlon,
Emily Sullivan, Emma
Black, Sarah Sopinski, Isa-
belle Clauss, Abbey Burke,
Katrina Helcoski, Lexi Thiel
and Melanie Coles.
With so many players com-
ing back, many are expecting
the team to repeat last years
success, but head coach E.T.
Hunter is quick to point out
its going to take a lot of hard
work to return to the cham-
pionships.
We have a lot of work to
do on our game, said Hun-
ter. Our game resembles
what it was last year, but
theres room for improve-
ment.
Were currently working
on strategy and defense.
Hunter said hes very hap-
py with is the leadership hes
seen from the upperclass-
men.
We have a lot of lead-
ership coming from all the
returning players, said Hun-
ter.
They have all been excel-
lent with the underclassmen.
Lakeland
Standing in the way of
Abington Heights this season
will be the Lady Chiefs.
Lakeland moves from Divi-
sion 3 to 1 this season. The
team finished 11-0-1 last year
and won the District 2 Class
A championship.
Returning to the team this
season is Dana Prudente,
Isabelle Standefer, Heather
Smith, Mora Hoyle, Megan
Tweedy, Tia Newberry and
Morgan Sedorovitz.
Head coach Amanda Vi-
tazkovich said the returning
players are great leaders.
The upperclassmen are
great leaders who lead by
example. They do the little
things that count and have a
wealth of experience to draw
on, said Vitazkovich.
Vitazkovich takes over as
head coach this year after
serving as an assistant coach
under Joe Kovaleski for the
last two years, and said shes
confident her team will be
able to make the adjustment
to be competitive in the new
division.
We have been working
very hard to be competitive
in the new division. If our
younger players adjust to the
speed of a varsity game, we
should be competitive with
the other teams in our
league, said Vitazkovich.
Lakeland and Abington
Heights will face off against
each other Sept. 21, 6 p.m.,
at Abington Heights High
School.
Lady Comets, Lady Chiefs
ready to compete in Division 1
BY DON MCGLYNN
dmcglynn@theabingtonjournal.com
2010. Following initial ques-
tions of whether she would
be fully functional afterward,
she beat the odds and is now
able to breathe, walk, talk
and live. Uhl has been a con-
stant contributor for P.A.R.
for Parkinsons over the
years.
Saunders, also 45, is fight-
ing an inoperable form of
pancreatic cancer. He will
soon be participating in a
clinical trial at Thomas Jef-
ferson Medical Center in
Philadelphia.
Jay was someone we all
knew because we grew up
together, Bell said. We felt
it would be important to rec-
ognize his disease.
That goes to show the wide
reaching charity of P.A.R. for
Parkinsons. Its important
for us to recognize there are
other people with other prob-
lems, Bell noted. The
thought is that research for
one can help another.
Tickets are still available
for the event and come in two
formats: Golf Package tickets
are $225 and include greens
fee and cart, driving range,
lunch, cocktails and dinner;
dinner tickets are $100, in-
cluding cocktails and dinner.
To purchase tickets or re-
ceive more information, visit
www.par4parkinsons.org,
email par4parkinsons@ya-
hoo.com, or call
312.852.0005.
P.A.R.
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ticipate in the ride. All chil-
dren under 14 must be accom-
panied on the ride by a parent
or guardian, who must also
sign a waiver. Participants 14
to 18 also need a waiver
signed by a parent or guardian
but do not need to be accom-
panied by them on the ride.
The registration cost is $25
until Sept. 26. The cost will
be $35 after that date, in-
cluding the day of the event,
and $35 for a parent and up to
two children, younger than 12
years old. The first 50 partici-
pants to register will receive a
water bottle and the first 100
to register will get a free bike
tour T-shirt. Check-in on the
day of the event will be from
7 to 10 a.m.
All participants will be
given five free tickets for a
raffle to be held after the race.
According to Kern, raffle
items include a Fuji Nevada
4.0 bicycle, two adult-size
Bell bike helmets, a Keystone
College cycling jersey and
more.
Kern is thankful for all the
sponsors who help to make
the event a success.
There has been a lot of
interest from sponsors, he
said. I think thats because
the event has such a broad
appeal, it makes sense for
them to get involved and we
appreciate their support.
All funds raised will go
directly to The Countryside
Conservancy, a non-profit
organization dedicated to
protecting lands and waters in
and near the Tunkhannock
Creek Watershed.
BIKE
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