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SOLO MUSICIAN house.com/Kavulich/index.asp. rapher:
Winner: Barbara Cohen, laugh- Currently serving his first term Amanda
ingheart@verizon.net. Cohen as state representative of the Grace
Continued from Page 4
began playing guitar at age 14. 114th District, Kavulich said he is
BAND Originally interested in folk mu- honored to be given this award.
Winner: Mace In Dickson, sic, she eventually moved on to “I’m here for the people, and for
www.maceindickson.com. Per- blues and rock and roll, and then the people to show their trust and
forming in one form or another jazz standards. She studied jazz support in me is an honor,” said
for close to 20 years, the band, vocal technique with Sheila Jor- Kavulich. “And, now it’s time to
made up of Dave Maciak, Brian dan and Nancy Morano, and gui- repay that trust, and to do what I
Sarafinko, Dan Williams, Bill Ba- tar with Bill Washer, and credited was elected to do and that’s serve
racaia, Carl Breese and Sarah J. her teachers, as well as the musi- the people of the 114th District SUBMITTED PHOTO
Williams, credited a loyal area fan cians who join her on stage for and Pennsylvania.” Winner, Solo
base with their longevity. “The performances, with winning this Musician:
Abington community has always award. “I always surround myself Runner up: Clarks Summit Barbara
been great about coming out to with the best players I can for any Borough Council President Ger- Cohen
see us,” said Sarafinko. As a way gig that I do,” said Cohen. rie Carey, 304 S. State St. Clarks
of repaying the community, Sara- Summit.
finko said the band tries to do 15 Runner up: Marko Marcinko,
to 20 benefit shows each year. For Scranton. HIGH SCHOOL TEAM
a list of upcoming performances Winner: Abington Heights
visit the band’s website. POLITICIAN Comets Baseball Team, 222 No-
Winner: State Rep. Sid Mi- ble Rd, Clarks Summit,
Runner up: Abington Heights chaels Kavulich, 802 S. Main St,
Marching Band, 222 Noble Rd, Taylor, 570.562.2350; 1038 Mont- See FLAVOR, Page 8
ABINGTON JOURNAL/FILE PHOTO
SUBMITTED PHOTO
ABINGTON JOURNAL FILE PHOTO
Winner, Artist/Painter/Sculptor: Val Kiser Winner, Band: Mace in Dickson. Shown, from left: Dave Maciack, Dan Williams, Brian
Sarafinko, Bill Baracaia and Sarah J. Williams.
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Boys Basketball Coach, 222 No- and hard work to be successful,” Winner, High
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ble Rd. Clarks Summit, said Fruehan. The senior said her School Male
570.585.5300 proudest achievement has been Athlete: Justin
winning districts in all three Klingman, Abing-
HIGH SCHOOL sports, at least once, during her ton Heights Bas-
Continued from Page 5 ketball, Baseball
MALE ATHLETE career.
570.585.5300. Winning the Class and Soccer.
Winner: Justin Klingman,
AAA championship in 2009, and Abington Heights High School (Tie) Winner: Joetta Hashem,
making it to the second round of Basketball, 222 Noble Rd. Clarks Abington Heights High School
the district playoffs in 2010, the Summit, 570.585.5300. Kling- Girls Basketball, 222 Noble Rd.
baseball team has experienced a man has had a lot of success on Clarks Summit, 570.585.5300. A
lot of success over the past few Abington Heights High School’s member of the basketball, volley-
years. Head coach Bill Zalewski basketball, soccer and baseball ball and softball teams for Abing-
credited it all to his team’s work teams. While he said his favorite ton Heights High School, Hash-
ethic. “The coach only does so sport is always the one currently em said she was “surprised and
much, it’s the players that really in season, his proudest moment honored” to be receiving this
dictate what the program is going has been being a part of the Class award. She credits a passion for
to do, and what direction it’s go- AAA 2009 championship base- her sports, and strong work ethic
ing to go,” said Zalewski. “I’m ex- with helping her become success-
ball team. “I was a sophomore,
tremely proud of every play- ful in all three.
and I got to be around a lot of
er….it’s a great honor.”
good players who were great
COLLEGE CAMPUS
leaders,” said Klingman. ABINGTON JOURNAL /STEPHANIE WALKOWSKI
Runner up: Abington Heights Winner: Keystone College, 1
Comets Football Team, 222 No- College Green, La Plume, Runner up, High
Runner up: James Fruehan,
ble Rd, Clarks Summit, 570.696.9511, www.keystone.e- School Male
Abington Heights High School
570.585.5300. du. Keystone Academy was origi- Athlete: James
Wrestling, 222 Noble Rd. Clarks
nally chartered by the Common- Fruehan, Abington
HIGH SCHOOL COACH Summit, 570.585.5300. A three Heights
wealth of Pennsylvania in 1868,
Winner: Bill Zalewski, Abing- -sport varsity athlete since his Football, Track and
with instruction beginning the
ton Heights High School Base- freshmen year at Abington Field and Wres-
following year in the local Baptist
ball Coach, 222 Noble Rd, Clarks Heights High School, Fruehan tling.
church in Factoryville. In 1870,
Summit, 570.585.5300. Entering credited his success to his invol- ground was broken on the cur-
his fourth season as head coach, vement in football, wrestling and rent site for the Academy’s first
Zalewski, a former pitching track and field. “Each one of them building, Harris Hall, named af-
coach for Lackawanna College, complements the other, and each ter John Howard Harris, first
Keystone College and Pittston one helps you get ready for the president of Keystone. Harris
Area, has helped turn the Comets other, both mentally and physi- Hall continues to serve Keystone
into Class AAA champions in cally,” said Freuhan. College today. Currently, the Col-
2009, and a serious contender lege offers 19 bachelor’s de-
each year. Upon taking over the HIGH SCHOOL grees,13 associate degrees and
team, Zalewski said he tried to FEMALE ATHLETE enrolls a diverse student body ABINGTON JOURNAL FILE PHOTO
create a sense of unity among the (tie) Winner: Maggie Fruehan, from throughout the U.S. and
players, which he feels has led to Abington Heights High School more than 10 countries. The Col-
their success. “I guess we just Girls Basketball, 222 Noble Rd. lege also participates in Division
tried to make it a family, and Clarks Summit, 570.585.5300. III athletics, fielding 15 men’s and
learn to trust each other, believe Fruehan said natural talent women’s teams.
in each other and play baseball,” helped her get on the Abington Runner up: Bap-
said Zalewski. Heights High School volleyball, tist Bible College, 538 Venard Rd,
basketball and track and field Clarks Summit, 570.586.5517.
Runner up: Ken Bianchi, teams, but dedication has helped
Abington Heights High School her succeed. “I put in a lot of time See FLAVOR, Page 6
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trict and we have wonderful par- unique take on life, and they’re definitely miss her,” said Tinkle- Jim Brown, and last year’s winner
ents and children and it makes willing to share it,” Longo said of man. of this award, Brown’s Gym made
me feel fortunate to be able to the teens. “I’ve learned a lot from a number of improvements this
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teach here ,” said Verano. them, much more than they’ve Runner-Up: Sarah Epp, Body year, including adding a new car-
COLLEGE PROFESSOR learned from me.” Dynamic, 115 E. Grove, St, Clarks dio area for more personalized
(tie) Winner: Cathy Kanaley, Runner up: Marissa Cottell,
Keystone College, 1 College Summit, workout training.
Clarks Summit Elementary, 401 CHILD-CENTERED
Green, La Plume, 570.945.8000, West Grove St. Clarks Summit. ENTERTAINMENT/ACTIVITY
www.keystone.edu, Cathy.kana- GYM Runner-Up: Body Dynamic,
Winner: Abington Community
ley@keystone.edu. Cathy Kana- LIBRARIAN Library, 1200 West Grove St. Winner: Brown’s Gym, 1000 S.
ley is a Student Pennsylvania (tie) Winner: Leah Ducato Ru- Clarks Summit, 570.587.3440, State St, Clarks Summit, See FLAVOR, Page 13
State Education Association Ad- dolph, Abington Community Li- http://www.lclshome.org/
visor and Instructor of the Educa- brary, 1200 West Grove St. Clarks abington/index.php. With a
tion Division. Kanaley has a bach- Summit, 570.587.3440, http:// number of activities, including
elor’s degree from SUNY – Oswe- www.lclshome.org/abington/in- weekly story hours, summer and
go and a Master of Education dex.php. This is the third time winter reading groups, craft ac-
from Syracuse University. Rudolph has won this award tivities, and guest speakers, the
since taking over as library direc- Abington Community Library
(tie) Winner: Jeff Brauer, Keys- tor in 2005. She credited every- can often be found packed with
tone College, 1 College Green, La one involved with the Abington children ages 18 months old and
Plume, 570.945.8000, Community Library with her up. “It’s very rewarding to know
Jeff.brauer@keystone.edu, Asso- winning the award. “This is really that people consider us a child-
ciate Professor of History at a team award,” said Rudolph. “All friendly place,” said Mary Ann
Keystone College. Jeff Brauer the credit goes to the staff, and McGrath, head of children’s ser-
works in the division of Social the board. I accept this on behalf vices.
and Behavioral Sciences. He has of everyone involved with the li-
a bachelor’s degree from The Uni- brary.” Runner up: Comm Camp, Wa- ABINGTON JOURNAL/DON MCGLYNN
versity of Scranton; and a Mas- verly Community House, PO Box Winner, Hotel: Nichols Village Hotel and Spa. Shown, from left:
ter’s from The College of St. Rose (tie)Winner: Sandy Longo, 142, Waverly, 570.586.8191, Amy Landry Skiba, Director of Special Events; Bob Jones, General
Abington Community Library, www.waverlycomm.org, manager; Jeannine Dougherty, Front Desk Supervisor and Ra-
TEACHER 1200 West Grove St, Clarks Sum- chelle Choquette, Executive Sales Manager.
Winner: Jacqui Verano, Clarks mit, 570.587.3400, http:// FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
Summit Elementary, 401 West www.lclshome.org/abington/in- Winner: Sharee Marciano,
Grove St., Clarks Summit, dex.php. The young adult librar- Body Dynamic, 115 E. Grove St,
570.585.7300. Currently teach- ian, Longo has had the opportuni- Clarks Summit, 570.586.1188,
ing third grade at Clarks Summit ty to work with library users of all http://bodydynamic.biz/. Own-
Elementary, Verano said her fa- ages. As advisor to three youth er Julie Tinkelman said she was
vorite part of her job is being able groups she’s had the chance to proud of Marciano, who recently
to watch the children grow from guide a number of young minds. moved to Philadelphia, for win-
the beginning of the year to the These include the Anime Club, ning this award for the second
end. She said she is grateful that Teen Leadership Committee and year in a row. Marciano had been
she has been able to do it in the Story Time for Teens, which was a pilates instructor at Body Dy-
Abington Heights School Dis- founded by Amanda Pallo and namics since the business
Winner, Martial Arts: Dalton UTA Karate Winner, Golf Course: Glen Oak Country Club.
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Fitness, 115 E. Grove St. Clarks apy patients utilize those class- Winner: Devine School of good show every year,” said own-
Summit, 570.586.1188, http:// es,” said Tinkelman. “Because Dance, 1115 N. Abington Rd, Wa- er Cassie Devine. The school’s
bodydynamic.biz/ the instructors have a substantial verly, 570.587.0807.A winner of show will be held at Abington
Continued from Page 11 Offering pilates and yoga class- amount of time with each pa- this award in 2008 and again in Heights High School May 21 at
es , Body Dynamic’s owner Julie tient, they’re really able to get 2010, the Devine School of Dance 7:30 p.m., for students in fifth
115. E. Grove St. Clarks Summit,
Tinkelman credited small classes good results.” has been teaching classical bal- grade and up, and May 22 at 2
570.586.1188
that give her instructors the abil- let, tap, jazz and lyrical dance at p.m. for students ages three to
ity to give their patients individu- Runner up: Everything Natural the Waverly Community House fourth grade. Former graduates
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passes all ages from small chil- and recreations. He said the
dren to senior citizens,” said An- splash fountains on the property ing Waverly Community House,
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cherani of the festival which is are one unique aspect of the park. the Waverly Woman’s Club, Arti-
gearing up for its eighth year. An- Runner Up: Waverly Commu- sans’ Market Place, the Salvation
cherani added that the associ- nity House Playground, P.O. Box Army Advisory Board, and Joyce
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142, Waverly, 570.586.8191
next year and has decided all the very honored,” Black said of the
of the school are invited back for ice sculptures will be based on PARK/TRAIL FOR OUTDOOR award. “I love people and enjoy
this performance. Cost ranges London, the summer and winter ACTIVITIES working with people and helping
from $7 to $15. Olympic Games, in honor of the Winner: South Abington Com- them get involved, too.”
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2012 Olympics. munity Park, 104 Shady Lane Rd,
Runner up: Abington Heights Runner up: John and Rachel Winner,
Chinchilla, 570.586.5726 Product Made Locally: Spring
Civic League Dance Academy, Runner up: Our Lady of the Baildon, Clarks Summit.
P.O. Box 461, Clarks Summit, Hills Farms Hulls Maple Syrup.
Snows/ St. Benedict’s Country Runner Up: Lackawanna State
570.587.3101 Bazaar, 301 S. State St, Clarks PRODUCT MADE LOCALLY
Park, RR 1 Box 230, Dalton. Winner: Spring Hills Farms
Summit.
MARTIAL ARTS Hulls Maple Syrup, RR1, Box
HOTEL 225, Dalton, 570.563.1871,
Winner: UTA Dalton Karate, 113 GOLF COURSE Winner: Nichols Village Hotel
N. Turnpike Rd, Dalton, http://springhillsfarm.org/
Winner: Glen Oak Country and Spa, 1101 Northern Blvd.,
570.563.1695, http://utadal- homepage.html. Founded by Bob
Club, PO Box 514, Clarks Sum- Clarks Summit. 570.587.1135,
ton.com/. Since 1993, UTA Dal- and Louise Hull in 1947, this
mit, glenoakcc.com, www.nicholsvillage.com/. A
ton Karate has been offering third generation, family-run farm
570.587.4024. Founded in 1951, five-time winner of the of this began making syrup as a second-
Tang Soo Do, Tai Chi, Qigong Glen Oak Country Club is an 18- award, Nichols Village could ary business a little over 15 years
and Korean Sword to students, hole championship golf course. A have rested on its reputation, but ago. “It really started as a hobby,”
ages three years old to 70, offer- full -service driving range and instead the owners and staff have said Jamie Constantine. “But,
ing individual and family classes. short- game practice center are tried to challenge themselves, sometimes a business can grow
“We’re a friendly school,” said the golf services Glen Oak Coun- without you realizing it’s happen-
continuing to improve the busi-
owner Bruce Steele. “The pur- try Club offers its members. “I ing.” The maple syrup uses only
ness and add new features, like
pose of a master is to serve his think this shows that people ap- sugar maples and nothing is add-
the recent addition of the Reju-
students, and that’s our philoso- preciate the course, and all the ed to it. It is available for pur-
ven Essence Wellness Spa. The
phy. Everybody helps everybody hard work we put into it,” said chase at Everything Natural, and
one thing that hasn’t changed
else.” club manager Jeff Spagna. through the farm’s website.
over the years is their attention to
Runner up: James Simrell the customers’ needs. “I feel we
Runner Up: Country Club of Runner up: Manning Farm ABINGTON JOURNAL FILE PHOTO
Mixed Martial Arts, 3 West Olive try and give the best customer
Scranton, 1001 Morgan Highway, Dairy Ice Cream, RR1, Box 202, Winner,
St. Suite 210, Scranton, http:// service possible,” said general
Clarks Summit, 570.586.2311 Dalton. 570.563.1702 Community Volunteer:
www.jamessimrell.com/Sim- manager Bob Jones. Marge Black, Waverly
rell.aspx SKI RESORT
Runner up: Ramada, 820
Winner: Elk Mountain, 344 Elk
BAZAAR Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit.
Mountain Rd, Uniondale, elks-
Winner: Our Lady of the kier.com, 570.679.4400. Elk 570.586.2730
Snows/ St. Benedict’s Country Mountain Vice President Gregg
Bazaar, 301. S. State St, Clarks LOCAL NON-PROFIT
Confer credited “consistent,
Summit. olssb.com, quality snow,” from early Decem- PROJECT
570.586.1741. A weekend of live ber to April with the resort’s suc- Winner: Griffin Pond Animal
entertainment, games, food and cess. A repeat winner of this Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Rd.
other special events, the bazaar award, Confer said “We appre- South Abington, 570-586-3700,
has become an anticipated yearly ciate this award, and all the busi- http://www.griffinpondanimal-
event for the community since its ness from the Abington and shelter.com/ Originally the Hu-
inception 19 years ago. “The food Scranton area, and we hope peo- mane Society of Lackawanna
is good, and the atmosphere is ple continue to ski with us.” The County, the shelter offers a num-
family friendly…everyone seems mountain features 27 slopes and ber of services for animals, in-
ABINGTON JOURNAL/CHRISTY CLARKE
to have a good time,” said Mon- trails and six chairlifts, cluding providing shelter for
homeless, unwanted and abused Winner, Trail for Outdoor Activities: South Abington Community
signor James McGarry. This Park.
year’s bazaar is scheduled for Runner Up: Sno Mountain, animals. While the staff and
Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 1000 Montage Mountain Rd, those involved with the shelter Winner, Ski
4 to 6. Scranton, 570.969.7669 love taking the animals in, they Resort: Elk
love seeing them leave even Mountain.
Runner up: Dalton Carnival CHILDREN’S PARK more. “The main thing is adop-
hosted by Dalton Fire Company, Winner: South Abington Com- tion,” said board member Joe
PO Box 684, Dalton. munity Park, 104 Shady Lane Rd, Perfilio. “We’re trying to find
Chinchilla, 570.586.5726. The them homes.”
SEASONAL EVENT South Abington Community
Winner: Clarks Summit Festiv- Park is more than just a walking Runner up: Marley’s Mission
al of Ice, PO Box 98, Clarks Sum- trail and swing sets. “I think we Inc, P.O. Box 505, Scranton.
mit. 570.587.9045. Abington have the most to offer,” said Mark
Business and Professional Asso- Dougherty about the activities at COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
ciation’s executive director Laura the park. Dougherty is on the Winner: Marge Black, Waverly.
Ancherani, credited the festival’s Board of Supervisors for South Over the years, Marge Black has
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diverse entertainment with its Abington Township and one of been involved with a number of
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State Street, Clarks Summit, ral, 426 S. State Street, Clarks they are “happy to provide the
570.586.5463. Owner Lisa Lucke Summit, www.everythingnatu- public with quality plant material TOYS
said this is the third year Luna ralpa.com 570.586.9684 and quality gift materials.” Kash- Winner: Everything Natural,
Bleu received this award. “It’s ex- uba said thank you to all of the 426 S. State Street, Clarks Sum-
Continued from Page 17 citing. Third year in a row, so SEASONAL STORE readers who voted and added, mit, www.everythingnaturalpa-
Runner Up: Weis Market, 1020 that’s nice. It’s nice that local peo- Winner: Greystone Garden, “We look forward to seeing you .com, 570.586.9684. “Toys are an
Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit. ple and people from all over come this spring.” extension and part of our gifts.
829 Old State Rd, Clarks Sum-
to the store.” Lucke said the We look for things that are fun;
WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE store, which she has owned since mit.Greystone Garden has been
in business 19 years. The store is Runner Up: Agway, 1148 Old we look for things that are unusu-
Winner: Talbots, 501 S State 2002, carries specialty clothing Trail Rd, Clarks Summit, al…” said co-owner Barry Kaplan
Street, Clarks Summit, www.tal- and designer brands. open from spring until around
Christmas, according to owner 570.586.6006. about the toys in the store.
bots.com 570.586.6208. Manager
Gina Van Wie said she was Runner Up: Kidazzle, 120 S Paul Epsom. “We have some un- NATURAL FOODS Runner Up: Kids Quality Con-
pleased that Talbots won for State Street, Clarks Summit, usual statues. Some unusual,
Winner: Everything Natural, signment, 126 Depot Street,
women’s clothing. “We do have 570.586.9792 unique things…,” he said about
426 S. State Street, Clarks Sum- Clarks Summit, 570.586.9684.
such a loyal base of customers the selection. “We kept to things
PLACE FOR ACCESSORIES mit, www.everythingnaturalpa-
and we’re also looking for new that work in people’s yards, ” Ep- HARDWARE STORE
Winner: Treat, 998 S State .com, 570.586.9684.Co-owner
customers. So with that loyal som said.
base, they bring in a lot of new Street, Clarks Summit. Owner Barry Kaplan said they don’t take Winner: Bunnell Hardware,
people by word of mouth. And Nikole Capozzi attributed win- the fact for granted that they 306 S State Street, Clarks Sum-
Runner Up: Corkys Garden were voted for Natural Foods. mit. www.bunnellhardware.com,
with the company doing a lot of ning the award to several rea-
Path, 729 Justus Blvd, Scott “There are other places that peo- 870.586.9446. Bunnell Hardware
new promotions it’s really in- sons. “I think the right product,
creased traffic.” keeping it fun, interesting, trendy Township, 570.586.9563. ple can shop. We are still very has been in business for about
yet traditional and having loyal happy that people think to give 100 years. It’s been passed down
GARDEN SHOP us their recognition of being the for generations. Susan Bunnell is
Runner Up: Lees Denim Diner, customers, of course.” The store
324 South State Street, Clarks has been in business for three Winner: Corkys Garden Path, best place to go.” the current owner since her hus-
Summit. years and this is the third year it 729 Justus Blvd, Scott Township, band, George “Chip” Bunnell,
was voted as the winner for Place 570.586.9563. Trevor Kashuba of Runner Up: Abington Farmers
CHILDREN’S CLOTHING for Accessories. Corky’s Garden Path, which has Market, South Abington Park, See GOODS, Page 24
Winner, Place for Accessories: Treat. ABINGTON JOURNAL/SHAUNA MCNALLY ABINGTON JOURNAL FILE PHOTO
Winner, Children’s Clothing: Luna Bleu.
Winner, Day Spa: Utopia. Shown, Michael J. Buranich
Shown, Lisa Lucke, owner.
223 North
Chinch
Bellissimo Pizzeria & Ristorante offers traditional Italian
Come
recipes, all made with fresh ingredients
• Large Martini Selection
• Fresh Made Italian Dinners
The Exci
Family Atm
• Whole Wheat Pasta & Pizza
• Lunch Menu & Buffet
• Daily Specials
• Saluti Smoking Bar
• Dollar Drafts in Saluti Bar All Day, Every Day TWO FU
• Tuesday & Thursday, Half Price Martinis in Saluti Bar
Explore Italy When You Enter Fresh Seafoo
Demonstration Kitchen:
Watch Your Meal Being Prepared Open Sun. - Thu
Fri. & Sat. 11
586-6000 (Bars Ope
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ants Under One Roof
Opening April 28
hern Blvd. Grand Opening Cinco de Mayo!
hilla, PA
Taste
itement!
mosphere Agave Cantina & Tequila Bar offers authentic, home
made Mexican cuisine with a gourmet twist!
GOODS
love our customers and what we
do. What’s helped us survive is
giving back to the community we
live in by donating to a lot of great
Continued from Page 21
causes.”
GOODS
two years. Lindsey Myers is the www.bodydynamic.biz, 570.
General Manager. She has been 586.1188. Winning this award for
with CVS for two years, but only in the second year in a row, Body Dy-
this location for about a month. namics is a traditional physical
Continued from Page 24
The employees are very excited therapy office that specializes in
honor. I think the friendly service and honored that their pharmacy pilates-based rehabilitation . The
here and the quality of work we do was chosen as best pharmacy. business does not use aides or sup-
is what keeps us on top port staff, all physical therapy is
Runner Up: Rite Aid, 1127 done by a physical therapist. “The
Runner Up: McCarthy Flowers, Northern Blvd., South Abington. patients are getting quality,
P.O. Box 464, Chinchilla, hands-on care,” said owner Julie
www.mccarthyflorist.com SENIOR/ASSISTED Tinkelman. ABINGTON JOURNAL/SHAUNA MCNALLY ABINGTON JOURNAL/SHAUNA MCNALLY
570.587.8787 LIVING CENTER Winner, Seasonal Store: Greys- Winner, Senior/Assisted Living
Winner: Elan Gardens, 465 Ve- Runner Up: Allied Rehabilita- tone Gardens. Shown, owner Center: Elan Gardens
JEWELER nard Road, South Abington. Elan tion Center, 100 Abington Execu- Paul Epsom.
Winner: James Simrell, 112 Col- Gardens is a first -time winner this tive Park, Clarks Summit.
burn Ave, Clarks Summit. Owner year. They have been open since www.allied-services.org
James Simrell, 50, said he has 1996 and have had no changes in 570.348.2200
“great customers in the Clarks ownership or leadership. Ilise Ru-
Summit area and Scranton area al- binow is the administrator. Ann DAY SPA
so. I have a great following.” Sim- Milles is the Director of Social Winner: Utopia Spa and Well-
rell, who first started designing Services and Marketing. She said, ness Inc., 115 N State Street,
jewelry after college, also thanked “We are the only non-profit facility Clarks Summit. Utopia has been
his staff, his wife Kathleen and son in the community which allows us in business for almost 12 years.
Shamus. to really strive to serve people. Al- Michael J. Buranich owns it, and
so, all our units are private apart- he is a massage therapist there.
Runner Up: Jewelry Room, 336 ment suites.” This will be their third year in a
S State Street, Clarks Summit. row winning best Day Spa. Buran-
570.586.9009. Runner Up: Clarks Summit Se- ich explained why he thinks peo-
nior Living, 950 Morgan Highway, ple voted for Utopia. “We hope
PHARMACY Clarks Summit. 570.586.8080 that with each passing year we
Winner: CVS Pharmacy, 100 ABINGTON JOURNAL/T’SHAIYA STEPHENSON
South Abington Road, Clarks REHABILITATION CENTER See GOODS, Page 26 Winner: Fresh Produce. Winner: Restaurant for Vegetarian Food.
Summit. 570.587.1205. CVS won Winner: Body Dynamic, 115 E Shown, from left: Guelebaldo Martinez, Marcia Aponte and Joe
Cognetti.
“Thank You
For Your
Votes!”
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statestreet.com, 570.586.0592. one was opened in 1994 by Ste-
GOODS
phen Salburggio who is still the
WOMEN’S HAIR SALON owner. He wants to give all the
Winner: Sanderson State credit to the Master Stylist, Ash-
Street Salon, 509 South State ley Kolodgie. “She’s such a great
Continued from Page 25
Street, Clarks Summit, sander- hair stylist. She makes everyone
continue to give our clients the sonstatestreet.com, feel welcome and at home while
very best in services, techniques 570.586.0592. The salon has been giving them a great haircut,” said
and care. We pride ourselves on around for 20 years. Owner Salburggio. Kolodgie said, “This
the individual attention each per- JoAnn Cummings said, “We do is a great place for men and boys
son receives and strive to make our best to keep up-to-date styles to get their hair cut. We have so
each person feel as if they are our and provide a friendly atmo- much sports stuff in here.”
only client.” He also wanted to sphere. We’re a full -service salon,
thank all the people of the Abing- and our goal is to please.” She Runner Up: Jakes Barber Shop, SUBMITTED PHOTO
tons. added, “We strive to give our cus- 401 Northern Blvd, Clarks Sum- Winner, Garden shop: Corky’s Garden Path.
tomers the best experience possi- mit. 570.587.5795
Runner Up: Lava Day Spa, 320 ble.” Along with styling hair,
S State Street #4, Clarks Summit. Sanderson Street also features HAIR STYLIST
nail care. Winner: Maura Staback, Sand-
NAIL SALON erson State Street Salon, 333 Celli
Winner: T.L.C. Hair and Nail (tie) Runner Up: Contempo- Drive, Archbald. Maura Staback
Studio, 203 Greenwood Avenue, rary Hair, 661 Northern Blvd, has been styling hair at Sander-
Clarks Summit. T.L.C has been in South Abington, 570.587.1919. son State Street Salon for nine
business since 2000 with Chris- years. She loves it because she re-
tine Verdetto as owner the entire (tie) Runner Up: Studio RD, ally loves people. “I think they
time. They have won in the past. 415 South State Street, Clarks voted for me because I’m very per-
Verdetto said, “I think people vote Summit. sonable and I understand what
for us because we do a great job on their needs are. I think they ap-
nails, and we have a friendly, wel- PLACE FOR MEN’S HAIRCUT preciate that.” Maura added that
coming atmosphere. The person- Winner: Sports Page,105 South she is very grateful for the sup-
ality in here makes it special.” State Street, Clarks Summit. port of her customers.
Sports Page has been in Clarks ABINGTON JOURNAL/CHRISTY CLARKE SUBMITTED PHOTO
Runner Up: Sanderson State Summit since 2003. However Runner Up: Mari Van Fleet, Winner, Toys: Everything Nat- Winner, Jeweler: James Simrell
Street Salon, 509 S State Street, there are six total Sports Page lo- Contemporary Hair, 661 North- ural. Shown, co-owner Barry Designs of Fine Jewelry.
Clarks Summit. www.sanderson- cations in Northeast Pa. The first ern Blvd, Clarks Summit. Kaplan. Shown, Shamus, James and
Kathleen Simrell.
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absolute best anyone could ask Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit.
for.”
DINER
Runner Up: Krispy Kreme, 831 Winner: The Summit Diner,
Northern Blvd, South Abington, 108 S. State Street, Clarks Sum-
570.585.4120 mit, 570.587.4677
DINING
“We try to offer the best quality of .com, 570.586.5517. Owner Peter
Runner Up: Patsel’s, P.O. Box food. We always want our cus- Montana said having Bazil voted MEXICAN RESTAURANT
509, Waverly, www.patsels.com tomers to be happy,” said Lam. as best Italian restaurant is “pret- Winner: Moe’s, 929 South
Continued from Page 28 570.583.2000 Other awards: Runner up: Sea- ty exciting.” Bazil has been in State St., Clarks Summit,
food. business for four years and Mon- 570.585.6637, www.goto-
winner of this award. Massetti ASIAN RESTAURANT tana described the food as au- moes.com/ Moe’s has been
credited “consistency of our food Winner: Kyoto, 1000 S State St Runner Up: Atami, 100 Old thentic Italian. “It’s the real deal.” around for nearly three years, un-
and service,” as well as “the atmo- # 5, Clarks Summit, 570. Lackawanna Trail #13, Clarks He said the food is cooked to or- der the ownership of Scott Sear-
sphere of formal dining in a casu- 587.3236. Kyoto, which is owned Summit, 570.587.3236 der and described their wine list les and Larry Wilson. General
al setting,” with the restaurant’s by Vinny Lam, has been in busi- as “amazing.” Manager Steve Shackelton attri-
success. ness for the past 15 years. Lam ITALIAN RESTAURANT buted their success to “fresh in-
Other awards: Winner: Place credited the restaurant’s custom- Winner: Bazil Restaurant Ital- Runner Up: Colarusso’s, 100
for a first date, Seafood, Place for er service and consistent, fresh iano, 1101 Northern Blvd, Clarks East Grove Street, Clarks Sum- See DINING, Page 30
Winner, Sand-
wich/Sub Shop:
Nickie’s
Hoagies.
Left: Shown,
Eric Parry,
co-owner.
ABINGTON JOURNAL/CHRISTY CLARKE Kaci Hubbs, 8 and Alison Norsen, 2. Back row: Lexi Hubbs, 12;
Winner, Cup of coffee: Starbucks. Shown above, front row: Jenna Bernard, Barista. Back row: Kevin Linda Norsen, owner; Jess Hubbs and Dawne Frisbie. Absent from
Snow, General Manager; Doug Witzgall, Shift Supervisor; Adam Frisbie, Barista. photo: Alan Norsen, co-owner.
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award for the second year in a
DINING
row, co-owner Mark Massetti
credited the quality of the restau-
gredients and great customer ser- rant’s product. “We get every-
vice.” Shackelton also said that thing fresh three days a week, and
Moe’s has “a fun atmosphere and it’s all top quality,” said Masetti.
the customers are what make it
so great.” Runner Up: Kyoto, 1000 S.
State Street, Clarks Summit,
Runner Up: Taco Bell, Route 570.587.3236
6&11 and Sumner Ave, Clarks
Summit, 570.586.5788 STEAK
Winner: Great Uncle Peter’s,
RESTAURANT FOR 1582 Newton Ransom Blvd.,
VEGETARIANS Clarks Summit, 570.586.6858.
Winner: Caravia Fresh Foods, After more than eight years of
1151 Northern Blvd, Clarks Sum- business, Great Uncle Peter’s re-
mit, www.caraviafreshfoods.com cently shut its doors, but not be-
570.586.6113 fore they were voted Best Steak.
ABINGTON JOURNAL/CHRISTY CLARKE
Owner Robert Dickert believes
Runner Up: Everything Natu- that Great Uncle Peter’s was “a Winner, Formal Dining. Winner, Seafood: Amici. Shown, Woody Wilson, owner; Mark Massetti, owner
and Chris Tomlinson, chef.
ral, 426 S. State Street, Clarks great and quaint neighborhood
Summit, www.everythingnatu- restaurant.” Dickert is now focus-
ly-priced menu. We’ll still have WINGS more than 23 years. Owner Lisa
ralpa.com 570.586.9684 ing on his new restaurant, Carl
our steaks, but other options are Winner: Armetta’s, 329 North- Armetta believes that their secret
Von Luger Steakhouse, located at
SEAFOOD available as well,” he said. ern Blvd, Clarks Summit, sauce is what makes their wings
301 N. Washington Ave., Scran-
570.586.5492. Armetta’s has so popular. “I love working here
Winner: Amici, 1300 Morgan ton, which opened at the begin-
Runner Up: Damon’s, 820 been a local favorite for some and being a part of the communi-
Highway, Clarks Summit, ning of the month. “We will have
Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit, time, having been in business for
570.587.3236. Winning this more space and a more moderate-
570.587.3737 See DINING, Page 31
Thank
You!
From the office & staff of:
DR. WILLIAM McNAMARA
DINING
fresh to order. It’s a family-run
business so everyone is familiar.
The customers are very friendly,
Continued from Page 30 and we have a wide variety of ev-
erything. It’s not monotonous
ty,” she added.
here.”
Other awards: Runner up, Piz-
za.
Runner Up: Patsel’s, P.O. Box
509, Waverly.
Runner Up: Damon’s, 820
www.patsels.com
Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit,
570.563.2000
570.586.3737
CHAIN RESTAURANT
RIBS
Winner: Damon’s, 820 North-
Winner: Damon’s, 820 North-
ern Blvd, Clarks Summit,
ern Blvd, Clarks Summit.
570.586.3737.
Other awards: Winner, Chain
Other awards: Winner, Ribs;
restaurant. Runner up: Steak.
Runner up: Steak.
Runner Up: JJ Bridges, 920
Runner Up: McDonald’s, 1127
Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit,
Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit.
570.586.8833
NEW RESTAURANT
BREAKFAST/BRUNCH
Winner: Akita, 900 Northern
Winner: Glenburn Grill, 1144
Route 6 & 11 Blvd., Clarks Sum-
Lackawanna Trail, Clarks Sum-
mit, 570.586.8988. Akita was
mit, 570. 585.8777. Having been
opened in September 2010 by
in business nearly two years, the
Qin and Jolin Chen, who also
Glenburn Grill is owned by Alan
own Atami Sushi. “We opened
and Linda Norsen, and also won
this award last year. Their daugh- ABINGTON JOURNAL/CHRISTY CLARKE
ter, manager Jessica Hubbs, said, See DINING, Page 34 Winner, Italian Restaurant: Bazil. Shown, Peter Montana, owner.
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for voting for us We PutThe
Abington
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282624
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Winner, Ice Cream: Manning Farm Dairy. Just a few samples of Manning’s variety of ice cream flavors.
Winner, New Restaurant: Akita. Shown above from left, Qin Chen,
owner and Ming Chen, Chef, behind the Sushi bar.
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Winner, Pizza: Basilico’s. Shown above, Peter Montana , owner. Winner, Atmosphere/Decor: Patsel’s. Shown above, Pat Atkins, owner of Patsel’s.
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ty, plus we have a little bit of luck,” 563.2668 114 S. State Street, Clarks Summit.
said owner Tom Hill. Winner, Wine List: State Street Grill. Shown is a selection of wines
Other awards: Winner: Martini Runner Up: Own Lee Place, De- PLACE TO SEE A BAND from State Street Grill’s wine list.
bar, Wine list; Runner up: Restau- pot Street, Clarks Summit. Winner: McGraths Pub and Eat-
rant atmosphere/décor, place for ery, 112 East Main St, Dalton. 570.
a first date, place for jazz MARTINI BAR 563.2668
Winner: State Street Grill,114 S.
Runner Up: Belissimo, 223 State Street, Clarks Summit. Runner Up: JJ Bridges, 920
Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit. Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit.
Runner Up: Bazil,1101Northern 570.586.8833
BARTENDER/SERVER
Winner: Erica Kosh, State
Street Grill, 114 S. State Street,
Clarks Summit. 570.585.5590. For
the last four years, Erica Kosh has
been providing service with a
smile at State Street Grill. "I al-
ways have a smile on my face,"
said Kosh. "It’s a fun job, and I want
everyone there to have fun."
Kosh at State Street Grill. ABINGTON JOURNAL/CHRISTY CLARKE ’Walk of Shame’ martini with a chocolate
Winner, Happy Hour: State Street Grill. Christine Horton and Julie Cordaro partake of Christian Louboutin shoe.
appetizers and cocktails at happy hour.
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is handicapped accessible. and participate with many dental INSURANCE AGENT Inc.,790 Northern Blvd. Suite F,
insurance plans. We are accept- Winner: Tom Florey, Florey In- S. Abington Twp.
Runner up: DeLeon’s Chiro- ing new patients, so join us and surance Agency, Inc., 1186 Wino- 570.587.2840,qualityinsu-
practic Health Center, 402 N. see why this wonderful commu- la Road, Clarks Summit. rance.com
State St., Clarks Summit. 570. nity has given us this accolade.” 570.587.2615. Tom Florey has
585.4290 been in the Insurance business LAWYER
Runner up: Dr. Aldan J. Lori, since 1965 and running his own Winner: Patrick J. Lavelle,
DENTIST 108 Cook St., Clarks Green. business, Florey Insurance, since Esq., 1000 S. State St., Clarks
Winner: Dr. William MacNam- 570.587.3828. 1970. They work with more than Summit. 570.586.7730. Patrick
ara, 210 N. State St., Clarks Sum- 20 companies, specializing in Lavelle has been in business for
mit. 570.587.0326. “We are so DOCTOR personal lines of auto, home, life, 39 years and specializes in real es-
pleased to have been voted “Best Winner: Dr. Sheela S. Prahalad. health, Medicare and annuities tate conveyances for residential,
Dentist” once again this year,” With more than 20 years in prac- and commercial liability, among commercial and industrial prop-
said Dr. William MacNamara. tice, Dr. Prahalad still takes en- others. “We match our customers erties. Other specialties include
ACCOUNTANT “Our office philosophy continues joyment in seeing her patients. In with companies very well. We eminent domains, zoning, plan-
Winner: Richard Lochen, Lo- to be centered on individualized a previous interview she noted, make sure we give our customers ning and subdivision work. Since
chen & Chase Firm, P.O. Box 327, care, a relaxed, comfortable treat- “The patient is our first and only what they want.” in business, Patrick has complet-
Nicholson.570. 942.4578. ment atmosphere and prompt, priority.” ed more than 20,000 conveyanc-
excellent dental services. We pro- Runner up: Dr. Stephen Runner up: Tim Franklin, Bion- es in the greater Abington area.
Runner up: James Verano, 315 vide a complete range of services Sorokanich Jr. di-Franklin Insurance Agency,
See PROFESSIONALS, Page 37
Davis Street, Clarks Summit.
570.587.8165.
CHIROPRACTER
Winner: Dr. Jennifer Finn, 203
Greenwood Ave. Unit 2, Clarks
Summit.570.586.3440. Dr. Jen-
nifer Finn has been running her
Chiropractic business since 1999.
Dr. Finn and her staff take pride
in providing chiropractic care to
their patients of all ages. Her care
and services are very family-ori-
ented. “I love what I do. I treat
each patient as if they were my
own family.” Dr. Finn’s practice
moved to a new location January
ABINGTON JOURNAL FILE PHOTO
1, 2011. She said the location pro-
Winner, Chiropractor:
vides a relaxing atmosphere and
Dr. Jennifer Finn.
Winner, Dentist: Dr. William MacNamara. Shown, from left: Heidi Johnson, Kim Kasey, Jane Holgate,
Jane Norton and Dr. William MacNamara.
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PROFESSIONALS
apart. Bottom line, I love what I do.”
Winner, Veterinarian: Dr. Robert Stephenson. Shown, front row, front left: Kelly Cardone, Supervisor & Behaviorist, Kat (Therapy Dog), Leslie Smith, Susan Bittenbender.
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Back row: Dr. Robert Stephenson, DVM, Ami Maloco, DVM, Jayoung Lee, DVM, Rosemary Hedgelon, C.V.T., Holly Gries, C.V.T., Margo Longstreet, C.V.T., Jami Kaiser, Angie
Sandercock, C.V.T.
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PROFESSIONALS
Continued from Page 37
Runner up: Dr. Colin Jeschke, 724 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit.
570.585.2006
PET GROOMER
Winner: Abington Grooming Salon, 115 Depot St., Clarks Summit.
570.586.9557. Robin Ross has been grooming dogs and cats for 35
years. She attributed her success to the one -on -one attention that she
provides to each and every pet. “I give each pet special attention, espe-
cially if they have special needs.”
Winner, Mechanic: First Aid Automotive. Shown, from left, are Bill Mitchell and George Suprick.
Winner, Financial Services: Mark Lynn. Winner, Pet Groomer: Abington Grooming. Shown is Robin Ross of Abington Grooming.
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Cassandra Devine and her daughter, Jaclene Devine owners of the Devine School of Dance which is lo-
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Dalton area who voted their dance school “NUMBER ONE IN THE ABINGTONS”
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We thank you for sharing your children with us and we are looking forward to many more wonderful years.
DEVINE SCHOOL OF DANCE
AT THE
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For information about our Dance Camp
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enrollment in Ballet, Pre-ballet, Tap, Jazz
and Lyrical, phone: 587-0807.
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UTA Karate Dalton thanks all our friends
and students who voted us
Best in the Abington’s 2011
113 N.Turnpike Rd. Dalton, PA 18414
Telephone: 563-1695
Experience the body-mind connection: Experience the Martial Arts.
At UTA Dalton, we teach in a non competitive, non violent,
positive learning environment.
The benefits of the martial arts are:
• Increased focus and concentration • More confidence
• Increased self-esteem • Increased cardiovascular health
• Learning self-defense
New classes begin on a continuing basis.
Adults: Monday thru Wednesday from 7 PM to 8:00 PM
Haidong Gumdo sword on Tuesdays and Fridays
Children: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 5 PM to 5:45 PM and 6 PM to 6:45 PM
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