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The Abington Journal 11-23-2011
The Abington Journal 11-23-2011
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THE ABINGTON
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Local grade school students
submit their holiday artwork.
See Page A6.
ABINGTONS
Sharing their love of season
"White Christmas" is back at
the Music Box Dinner Play-
house. See Page A12.
SWOYERSVILLE
Play returns to theatre
Clarks Summit driver Jerry
Tunny hits the track with gusto.
See Page C1.
CLARKS SUMMIT
Local speed
Mom brings Middle Eastern
heritage to table at middle
school. See Page C3.
CLARKS SUMMIT
Guest at AHMS cooking class
ArtsEtc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A11
Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A2
Classified. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B1
Crosswords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A9
School. . . . . . . . . . . . . .A5, A6, A7, C3
Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C1
INSIDE
Abington
Business and
Professional
Association
continues a
30-year
seasonal
tradition. See
Page A3.
Aglow with anticipation
FACTORYVILLE - The Lackawanna
Trail School Board named Dr. Tania
Stoker to the position of Elementary
Center Principal and Harry Powell to the
position of district athletic director dur-
ing its monthly meeting Nov. 14.
Stoker, who has been the assistant
principal at the high school for the last
three and a half years, took over duties at
the elementary school Nov. 16.
Dr. Stoker has been a great assistant
principal at the high school, said Super-
intendent Matt Rakauskas. Shes in her
fourth year, and during her time at the
high school, shes done a tremendous
job. Shes been a wealth of knowledge;
she has strong credentials, and a real
passion for education.
She was a great choice. Im thrilled
for her, and the district.
A math teacher by trade, Stoker taught
at Lakeland High School and Keystone
College before coming to Lackawanna
Trail.
She said she feels her experience at the
high school and college level will prove
to be a valuable asset in her new posi-
tion.
I kind of know what the students will
Positions
filled at
Trail
BY DON MCGLYNN
dmcglynn@theabingtonjournal.com
See Trail, Page 7
I
t beganinClarks Summit in
1979witha percale bedsheet,
some lace andembroideryfloss.
It continues 32years later as a trea-
suredfamilyheirloomat the new
home of its creator approximately
1,200miles away.
VivianPalazzi, 85, nowof Stuart,
Fla., was livinginClarks Summit
whenshe cut the sheet tofit her
oval-shapedextendeddiningroom
table andfinishedthe edges with
2-inchlace. She embroideredher
initials inthe center witha satin
stitch. Completed, the tablecloth
measured104by64inches. She
Since my mom started it there have been six different presi-
dents in the White House, the Berlin Wall fell, 9/11 happened,
the Internet was invented, the list goes on. But none of that is
reflected on the tablecloth. There are no snappy TV or movie
catchphrases written on it, no political statements.
Lynne Palazzi on her mother Vivians nostalgic creation.
JOHN KERNICK, COURTESY OF COUNTRY LIVING
Mother and daughter Vivian Palazzi, left and Lynne Palazzi sit with the treasured family tablecloth in front of them.
JOHN KERNICK, COURTESY OF COUNTRY
LIVING
Vivian Palazzi watches as her grand-
son, Adam Raymond, 6, signs the
tablecloth.
Stitches
in time
Cloth spans generations
By Elizabeth Baumeister
Abington Journal Reporter
See Stitch, Page 10
Adayof funfor all ages is plannedfor the
Boroughof Clarks Summit as the Abington
Business andProfessional Association
holds its annual HolidayOpenHouse and
Tree LightingCeremonyinconjunction
withthe Clarks Summit Centennial closing
ceremony.
Holidayopenhouse events Nov. 26, will
beginas Santa andMrs. Claus visit stores as
part of the HolidayOpenHouse from11
a.m. - 4p.m. At 6p.m., Santa will arrive for
the tree lightingceremony, the Summit
Singers of Summit Baptist Churchwill
perform, andthe winner of the annual col-
oringcontest withThe AbingtonJournal
andFidelityBankwill flipthe switch to
light the boroughfor the holidayseason.
See Centennial, Page 8
Centennial
conclusion
BY JOAN MEAD -MATSUI
Abington Journal Correspondent
ABINGTONS- Theres a rea-
sonwhyJulie Rusakis president
for the AbingtonYouthSoccer
League. Her enthusiasmfor the
sport she loves is contagious.
This year, she saidtheyhad
1,025registeredplayers ranging
from4to18years inage.
It was a wet andsoggysea-
son, andit was toughbecause a
lot of games were cancelledor
rescheduled. It was one of the
Julie Rusak, left, is president for
the Abington Youth Soccer
League.
Meet the President
Psyched
about soccer
BY KELLY MCDONOUGH
Abington Journal Correspondent
See President, Page 7
SOUTH ABINGTON TWP.
- Two South Abington po-
lice officers were recog-
nized at the South Abington
Township meeting Nov. 14
for their dedication, quick
action and outstanding ef-
forts in rescuing a South
Abington Township woman
from an apartment fire
Oct.10.
According to Chinchilla
Hose Company Fire Chief
Keith Grierson, Sergeant
Gregory Winowich and Pa-
trolman Hank Zimmer ar-
rived at the scene of the fire
and entered the Cole Village
apartment building to insure
that all residents had exited
safely. Grierson said the
officers were told a female
resident of the fire unit was
still inside.
Wi-
now-
ich
entered the
apart-
ment
through a bedroom window,
Grierson said, and went past
the fire to open the front
door for Zimmer. He said
the two then removed the
semi-responsive female
from the building, passing
the burning kitchen area
several times without the aid
of any breathing appara-
Officers lauded for efforts
ABINGTON JOURNAL/
ELIZABETH BAUMEISTER
Shown from left, are Patrolman
Henry Zimmer, Patricia Bronson
and Sergeant Greg Winowich.
BY ELIZABETH BAUMEISTER
lbaumeister@theabingtonjournal.com
See Lauded, Page 8
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THE ABINGTON
JOURNAL
The First National Community Bank announced a partnership with the Womens Resource
Center to help support victims of domestic abuse.
Throughout the month of November, First National Community Bank will be collecting basic
needs items and monetary donations at each of their 21 branches in Lackawanna, Luzerne,
Wayne and Monroe counties. Items collected include bath and body products , coloring books
and crayons, hats and gloves, slippers, socks, bathrobes, umbrellas and retail store gift cards.
For many years the Womens Resource Center has been responding to the needs of survi-
vors of domestic violence in Northeastern Pennsylvania, said Assistant Vice President and
Regional Manager Madolyn MacArthur. The services they provide make a tremendous impact
to victims and their families. We are proud to support their efforts.
Shown, from left: Peggy Hennemuth, Pam Phillips, Janice Zory, Linda Matylewicz, Brenda
Sacco, Diane Harcher, Elaine Davis, Joan Volz, Madolyn MacArthur and Lauren Haraschak.
Committee members absent from photo: Kelly Baldoni, Elizabeth Benkoski, Tara Cobb, Carrie
Sheffler, Dorothy Smith and Theresa Verdon.
FNBC, WRC support abuse victims
REMINDERS
Collections of gently used
coats, scarves and gloves for
children, men and women are
being accepted at ElmPark Unit-
ed Methodist Church, Linden
Street and Jefferson Avenue.
There is a special need for mens
and childrens coats. Anyone
needing items picked up can call
342.8263 or 586.9179. The winter
clothing will be given to anyone
in need Nov. 23, from10 a.m.-2
p.m.; Nov. 25, from9 a.m. - 6
p.m. and Nov. 26, from9 a.m.
until supplies are gone.
Drug Abuse Awareness, Narco-
non reminds families that abuse
of addictive pharmaceutical drugs
is on the rise and encourages
themto learn to recognize the
signs of drug abuse so they can
get loved ones help if they are at
risk. Call Narconon for a free
brochure on the signs addiction
for all types of drugs. Narconon
also offers free assessments and
referrals. Info: 877.413.3073 or
www.drugsno.com.
HOLIDAYEVENTS
Pet Photos with Santa, at the
Viewmont Mall Monday eve-
nings, through Dec. 12, from6 8
p.m.
November 23: Vigil Mass for
Thanksgiving, by the St. Thomas
More Society of St. Pauls Parish
at St. Clares Church, 2301N.
Washington Ave., Scranton, at
5:30 p.m. Anglican Use.
Thanksgiving Break Sale, at St.
Michaels Center, 403 Delaware
St, Jermyn, fromnoon to 4 p.m.
Cost: $4 for plain, $4.50 for rai-
sin. Orders must be placed in
advance by Nov.21. Info/Orders:
876.1456.
November 24: Free Communi-
ty Thanksgiving Dinner, at the
Salvation Army Ladore Camp-
Carousel Building, Owego Turn-
pike in Waymart from11:30
a.m.-1p.m. Cost: Free. RSVPby
Nov. 22 by calling 488.6129
November 25: Kick Off the
Holidays Tree Lighting, Memo-
rial Park, Dalton, 7 p.m. Children
invited to bring handmade orna-
ments to decorate tree; holiday
music; free refreshments; special
guest fromthe North Pole. Spon-
sored by the Dalton Business &
Professional Association. Info:
Call Gail at 587.0505.
The Wyoming County Cham-
ber of Commerce Sixth Annual "I
Shopped Local This Holiday
Season" Contest, fromNov. 25 to
Dec. 24. Sponsored by Cabot Oil
&Gas Corporation, retail pur-
chases made in Wyoming County
will qualify shoppers for entry to
win a $500 grand prize. Qualify-
ing purchases include meals in
restaurants, gift certificates, furni-
ture, appliances, shoes, home
improvement materials, cars and
more. Info: 836.7755.
Abington Home for the Holi-
days Open House, continuing
through Nov. 27 throughout par-
ticipating stores in downtown
Clarks Summit. Special shopping
hours: Friday and Saturday10
a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday noon - 4
p.m. Complimentary refresh-
ments, drawing for a shopping
spree redeemable at participating
stores, a visit fromSanta and
grand holiday ceremony will
begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday with
live music by the Summit Sing-
ers and menorah at the Clock
Tower as well as the closing cere-
monies of the Clarks Summit
Centennial Celebration.
Pottery and Art Benefit Sale, St.
Pauls Church Hall, 276 Church
St., Montrose. Event runs through
Nov, 27. Open from10 a.m. 5
p.m. Friday and Saturday, and10
a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission
free. There will be 20 potters and
artists displaying and selling their
work, with15%of sales going to
the Susquehanna County Histor-
ical Society and Free Library
Association. Info: www.susq-
colibrary.org or 570.278.1881
Danielle and Company Holi-
day Pop-up Store Grand Open-
ing, at 312 S. State Street, Clarks
Summit, (formerly Versailles,
next to Duffys Caf). Limited
edition holiday soaps, jar and
pillar candles, gift baskets for
sale. Other events include: Holi-
day Open House, Nov. 25 through
27; Second Friday Art Walk, Dec.
9 from6 - 8 p.m.; and Holiday
Cocktail Party, Dec. 9 from6 - 8
p.m. Info: 570.207.1777 or
www.DanielleandCompany.com.
November 26: Model Trains
through the Ages, weekends
through Dec. 18. Presented by
the Lackawanna Historical Socie-
ty in partnership with Steamtown
National Historic Site. Info:
344.3841
Dalton Fire Co. Ladies Aux.
Annual Craft Show, 9-3 p.m. at
the Dalton Fire House. Interested
vendors call Betty Ann at
563.1268.
DAILYEVENTS
November 23: Book Drive. For
their senior project at Abington
Heights High School, Kacey
Olver, Kaydee Kish and Martha
Kairis are holding a book drive to
benefit the Children and Youth
Services and the United Neigh-
borhood Centers of Scranton. The
collection boxes will be at Nearly
NewConsignments, Our Lady of
the Snows Church, Church of St.
Benedict, Lava Day Spa and
Summit Square Cleaners. The
book drive is being held until
Dec. 11and accepting newor
used childrens and adult books.
Info: 586.6971.
Abington Heights High School
Alumni Panel, from9:30 a.m.
-12:30 p.m. at the high school.
Abington Heights High School
administration is seeking mem-
bers of the Abington Heights
High School Classes of 2009,
2010 and 2011to serve on an
alumni panel. Space is limited.
Panel members will speak about
their experiences after High
School graduation. Register/info:
585.5328. Registration deadline
for panel members is Nov. 18.
November 25: Abington
Heights High School Class of
1986 25-Year Reunion, at the
Glen Oak Country Club from
6:30 - 11p.m. Open Bar from
6:30 - 7:30, followed by a cash
bar. Passed hors doeuvres; vege-
table and cheese display, carving
station, pasta station, salad and
dessert. Cost: $55 until Nov.10;
$70 after Nov. 10. Payment should
be sent to: Susan Reese Burke,
1159 Audubon Drive, Clarks
Summit, PA18411. Info: judy-
leeelectric@comcast.net.
November 26: Abington
Heights Class of 200110- year
Class Reunion, at the Ramada
Inn, Clarks Summit, from7 to
10 p.m. Cost: $37, non-refun-
dable checks payable to Can-
dice Feldman, POBox 3935
Philadelphia PA19146 by
November 5. Info:
www.ah2001re-
union.webs.com.
Dalton Fire Co. Ladies Aux.
Annual Craft Show, 9 a.m.-3
p.m. at the Dalton Fire House.
Interested in being a vendor,
call Betty Ann at 563.1268 or
Jeanne at 563.3298.
The Canadian Pacific Rail-
way Holiday Train, rolling
food bank fundraiser will
begin its cross country trip
fromSteamtown National
Historic Site between 5:45
6:15 p.m. The Canadian Pacif-
ics goal is to stock food banks
in communities. Everyone is
invited to bring non-perishable
food items, or cash donations
which increase the buying
power of the food banks and
enjoy the free entertainment.
November 28: Youngs
Funny FarmVisits the Jewish
Community Center of Scran-
ton, in the Koppelman Audi-
torium, 601Jefferson Ave.,
Scranton, from10:30 a.m. - 1
p.m. Avisit fromtherapy
animals used for healing and
comfort for patients in nursing
homes, hospitals and other
facilities. May include ducks,
horses, dogs, cats, and even
donkeys. All ages welcome.
Cost: free. Info: tim@scran-
tonjcc.com.
November 30: Open Forum
on Drugs for Parents and
Teens, at the Gathering Room
in Our Lady of the Snows
Church at 7 p.m. Presenter is
Kevin McLaughlin, Executive
Director Drug and Alcohol
Treatment Services.
COMMUNITY
CALENDAR
For their senior project at
Abington Heights High
School, Kacey Olver, Kaydee
Kish and Martha Kairis are
holding a book drive to bene-
fit the Children and Youth
Services and the United
Neighborhood Centers of
Scranton. It is running until
Sunday, December 11, and
new or used childrens and
adult books are accepted.
Collection boxes will be
open at Nearly New Consign-
ments, Our Lady of the Snows
Church, Church of St.Bened-
ict, Lava Day Spa, and Sum-
mit Square Cleaners.
For more info, call
586.6971.
AH seniors host
book drive
SAVE, a project undertaken in1996 by Medical Society Alli-
ances and Auxiliaries to help victims of domestic violence, stands
for Stop Americas Violence Everywhere. In the hope of prevent-
ing violence-related tragedies, the American Medical Association
launched it in1995 as an extension of their Campaign against Fam-
ily Violence. In Pennsylvania, it is an ongoing venture between the
PAMedical Society and its Alliance with the Educational and
Scientific Trust, the nonprofit affiliate of the PAMedical Society.
They provided information kits to Pa. county Alliances/Auxilia-
ries.
In Lackawanna County in1996 there were already many orga-
nizations and resources available to victims of domestic violence,
but finding the appropriate ones in a crisis situation was daunting.
Therefore, a hotline card listing agencies was thought to be a great
benefit to citizens. The cards designed are wallet-sized and can be
carried in a wallet to be referred to in an emergency. The cards are
placed in hospitals, libraries and agencies represented. The card is
available in three languages: English, Spanish and Gujrati.
Emergency Services and AgenciesChildLine 24-hour hotline
to report suspected child abuse: 800.932.0313 http://
www.dpw.state.pa.us/PartnersProviders/ChildWel-
fare/003670361.htm\
Childrens Advocacy Center NEPA24-hour assessment of child
abuse and neglect: 570.969.7313 http://www.nepacac.org/
F.I.R.S.T. 24-hour information and referral center for any crisis:
570.961.1234
Lackawanna Co. Area Agency on Aging Elder abuse 24-hour
hotline: 800.490.8505
Scranton Counseling Center Immediate mental health care and
evaluation for persons in a state of emotional crisis: 570.348.6100
http://www.lackawannainfo.org/asp/displayAgency.asp?agency-
ID=171
Womens Resource Center 24-hour hotline, sexual assault and
domestic violence crisis center, battered womens safe house:
570.346.4671http://www.wrcnepa.org/
Non-Emergency Counseling, HIVTesting and Legal Aid
C.A.R.I.EFree phone-based advocacy and counseling for the
elderly: 800.356.3606
Catherine McAuley Center Shelter for women and children:
570.342.1342Catholic Social Services Multi-service agency:
570.207.2283
Children and Youth Services Assists children of the County:
570.963.6781
Comm. Intervention Ctr. Homeless drug, alcohol, mental health
services: 570.342.4298
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service (DATS): 570.961.1997
Jewish Family Services of Lackawanna Co. Older adult services,
counseling: 570.344.1186
Lackawanna Co. State Health Center Free HIVtesting:
570.963.4567
Planned Parenthood of Lackawanna Co. HIVtesting:
570.344.2626
Wright Center Free STDtesting: 570.961.5760
North Penn Legal Services Free legal aid services: 570.342.0184
St. Anthonys Haven Emergency shelter, case management:
570.342.1295 x204
NHS (Northeast Human Services) 24-hour mental health ser-
vices: 570.282.1732
United Neighborhood Centers of NEPAHIVtesting, many ser-
vices: 570.343.8835
WARMLine One-on-one phone support of mental illness from6
to10 p.m.: 866.654.8114
SAVE-ing lives
The Wyoming County Cham-
ber of Commerce announced it
is launching its sixth annual I
Shopped Local This Holiday
Season contest. Retail purchas-
es made in Wyoming County
fromNov. 25 through Dec. 24
will qualify shoppers for entry
to win a $500 grand prize. This
includes meals in restaurants,
gift certificates, furniture, cloth-
ing and appliances to shoes,
food, home improvement mate-
rials, cars, vehicle upgrades,
jewelry and more.
Each time a purchase is made
in Wyoming County, the shop-
per may submit an entry form
toward the $500 drawing. Entry
forms are available at Chamber
member businesses, and at
www.wyccc.com. Sponsored by
Cabot Oil and Gas Corporation.
We run this contest as a
reminder to county residents
and other business patrons that
shopping locally supports our
friends, neighbors and commu-
nity members, said Maureen
Dispenza, Chamber executive
director. Contest entries can be
made by returning a completed
entry formalong with the origi-
nal receipt to WYCCC, P.O.
Box 568, Tunkhannock, PA
18657. One entry may be sub-
mitted per receipt. For more
information, call 836.7755.
Chamber offers $500 prize
C M Y K
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2011 THE ABINGTON JOURNALCLARKS SUMMIT, PA WWW.THEABINGTONJOURNAL.COM PAGE 3A
The 28th An-
nual Artisans
Marketplace was
held Nov. 19 and
20 at 1115 N.
Abington Rd. in
Waverly.
Thirty-five
juried artists sold
their wares at the
Waverly Com-
munity House
annual Market-
place .
Valerie Kiser of Kiser Design.
John Saint of Saint Nicks,
Allison Park, Pa.
ABINGTON JOURNAL/JASON RIEDMILLER
Raisa Statuto of Distinctively Raisa.
Shoppers
delight
Jennifer Brandon of Jache Studio.
Chris Georgiana
of Its Our Bag,
Lake Ariel.
An anticipated community
holiday tradition is returning to
the Abingtons again this year
with shopping, lights, live enter-
tainment, refreshments and other
treats the weekend of Nov. 25- 27.
The Abington Business and
Professional Associations Home
for the Holidays Open House is
to take place in various shops and
locations throughout downtown
Clarks Summit and will offer
holiday fun and activities for all
ages. Participating shops will be
offering complimentary refresh-
ments and entry forms to win a
shopping spree during extended
shopping hours for the event.
According to Association Exec-
utive Director Laura Ancherani, a
Grand Holiday Ceremony will
begin Nov. 26 at 6 p.m. at the
clock tower with carols by the
Summit Singers from Summit
Baptist Bible Churchs Annual
Christmas on the Summit Con-
cert. She said it will also include
the closing ceremonies of the
Clarks Summit Centennial Cele-
bration, a presentation of the
coloring contest winner and the
lighting of the downtown for the
holidays. And, she said, Santa
Claus will also be making an
appearance on that day. Children
are encouraged to bring edible
ornaments for the animals. Santa
will watch as the winner of the
ABPA annual holiday coloring
contest flips the switch and
lights Clarks Summit for the holi-
days.
Association member Barry
Kaplan, of Everything Natural,
one of the participating shops,
said the Association has hosted
the Home for the Holidays Open
House for at least 30 years.
Its a lot of fun, Kaplan said.
The town and all the merchants
open their doors and welcome
people in. He said Everything
Natural will be host live music, a
soup station, a cookie contest and
more. On Saturday, violinist
Mark Woodyatt will be at the
shop performing from noon to 2
p.m. Then on Sunday, it will host
keyboardist Carmen Scrimalli,
who will play holiday favorites
from1 - 3 p.m. More about Ev-
erything Naturals cookie contest
can be found at everythingnat-
uralpa.com.
Kaplan said the event is all
about the community, having fun
and bringing holiday shopping to
the small hometown businesses.
The ABPA has been there as a
support for the community at
large as well as the business com-
munity, he said, and that is the
goal of this event.
Home for the
HOLIDAYS
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lbaumeister@theabingtonjournal.com
Shown, from left, are participating business representatives: Sonia Wysochan-
ski of Kidazzle, Barry Kaplan of Everything Natural, & Rosangela deFreitas of
Angels Galeria. Absent from photo: Sole to Soul, Lawlers, Sanderson State
Street Salon, Citizens Savings Bank, Whites Country Floral, Paulettes Pretty
Purses, Danielle and Company Holiday Pop-up Store, Lees Denim Diner and
Steve Pronko
Home for the Holidays
Open House Weekend-
November 25,26,27,
downtown Clarks Summit
holiday shopping: Nov. 25: 10
a.m. to 6 p.m.; Nov. 26: 10
a.m. to 6 p.m.; Nov. 27: 12
to 4 p.m.
Participating locations include
Everything Natural, Sole to
Soul, Sanderson State Street
Salon, Citizens Savings Bank,
Whites Country Floral,
Paulettes Pretty Purses,
Danielle and Company
Holiday Pop-up Store, Angels
Galeria, Lawlers,
Kidazzle/The Drapery Shop,
Steve Pronko and Lees
Denim Diner
Enter at these locations to
win a $150 Shopping Spree
courtesy of Penn Security
Bank & Trust Nov. 26. Visit
Saturday with Santa and Mrs.
Claus and receive a
complimentary gift, courtesy
of MyGym, as they roam the
streets of downtown and visit
participant shops from 11
a.m.- 4 p.m. Take Santa
photos as well.
The annual tree lighting
ceremony and Clarks Summit
Centennial Closing Ceremony
will begin at 6 p.m. at the
downtown clock tower. Media
partner for the event is the
Abington Suburban and the
event is supported by
Lawrence Young Funeral
Home.
CLARKS GREEN- The Nov.
14 meeting of the Clarks
Green Borough Council con-
cerned the budget for the
upcoming year as well as
changes in the Shade Tree
Committee and future billing
for the sewer. Council looked
over the tentative budget that
Melissa Jones, council secre-
tary had prepared. The final
budget will be voted on at
next months meeting.
Council also discussed the
matter of Pennsylvania Water
Company relinquishing the
water billing for Clarks Green
as of October 2012. Council
began discussing other meth-
ods of billing residents, such
as reverting back to the for-
mer method of billing, with
bills coming from the bor-
ough. Council agreed to thor-
oughly research the matter
before making a decision.
Council discussed Ordi-
nance 2-2011 concerning
changing the Shade Tree
Committee to a Shade Tree
Commission. Solicitor Al
Weinschenk explained that the
main difference would be that
as a commission, the group
would be more independent of
council for decisions. Council
person Jill Shanrock ex-
pressed concern that with
more authority, the Shade
Tree Committee would be
able to force residents to plant
trees. Council President, Ma-
rie King assured her that,
Weve never forced people to
take trees and we never will.
Council also altered some
terminology in the ordinance
concerning technical terms for
certain types of tree pruning.
They voted to amend the ord-
nance to reflect the new
terms, advertise the ordinance
and to vote on it at the next
meeting in December.
Council also reminded resi-
dents to use the leaf bags for
their leaves, rather then regu-
lar trash bags.
C.G.
reviews
budget
BY EMILY CULLEY
Abington Journal Correspondent
RANSOMTWP. - At Wil-
liams Country Store, custom-
ers can top off their lunch and
perhaps breakfast with a slice
of Williams pie, if they are so
inclined. They should, howev-
er, be sure to get to the store
in Ransom Township early in
the morning because Williams
typically sell out of pies in as
few as two hours from the
time they are placed in the
cooler, according to Laurel
Williams, co-owner.
As soon as we put the pies
out, within two hours in the
morning, theyre gone. People
from all over Scranton and
Dunmore that I work with (at
Clarks Summit State Hospital)
say, Williams PiesWow!
Theyre back, said Williams,
who runs the country store
with her husband, Richard.
Richard Williams is carry-
ing on a family tradition his
father started in the mid-1940s
when he opened a bakery
whose name eventually be-
came Williams Pies because
the pies sold so fast he (my
father) changed the name to
Williams Pies," said Richard
Williams.
Richards brother took over
the business when his father
passed away, but the business
eventually closed. Richard
Williams relocated to the
Lehigh Valley, where he sold
his pies, but he is back in
town now and anyone with a
hankering for a Williams pie
can find a selection of pies in
Ransom Township that in-
cludes: apple, apple crumb,
coconut cream, graham crack-
er cream, banana cream, choc-
olate cream, lemon meringue,
coconut custard and pumpkin.
Williams Country Store
opened in early Nov. at 2613
Milwaukee Rd., Clarks Sum-
mit, in Ransom Township.
The decor at Williams
Country Store is country
with a homey and welcoming
atmosphere in their newly
renovated store. Customers
are greeted with the aroma of
the soup of the day simmering
on the stove or pies baking in
the oven.
How many country stores
can you find in the area? said
Richard Williams. The idea
is if you walk into our store,
except for our coolers, you
step back into the
1800sThats what we strive
for, added Williams.
The store is stocked with
grocery necessities and also
offers daily breakfast and
lunch specials, homemade
soups, sandwiches, hoagies
and baked goods including
pies.
All of our pies are baked
here and sold at our store, as
well as other locations such as
Kutsops Market in Olyphant,
Duffys Coffee House in
Clarks Summit and at some
local restaurants.
At the store (in Ransom
Township), we sell whole pies,
as well as slices and pie
squares, said Richard Wil-
liams.
In the near future, custom-
ers will also have an opportu-
nity to order trays of prepared
foods such as lasagna, in addi-
tion to a taste of Syrian and
Lebanese cuisine with grape
leaves, Tabouleh and hum-
mus, which Laurel Williams,
whose heritage includes Syr-
ian ancestry, plans to intro-
duce to the menu.
Seating is available for cus-
tomers to enjoy take-out
items.
Store hours are Mon.
through Fri., 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.,
Sat., 8 a.m. -4 p.m. and Sun.,
8 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more in-
formation, call 570.586.6133.
ABINGTON JOURNAL/JOAN MEAD-MATSUI
Anyone with a hanker-
ing for a Williams Pie
can satisfy that craving
at the recently opened
Williams Country Store
in Ransom Township.
From left are Laurel
and Richard Williams,
owners, along with
employee, Donna Wil-
mot.
Pies a hot commodity in Ransom Twp.
BY JOAN MEAD-MATSUI
Abington Journal Correspondent
The Joseph W. Hall Memo-
rial Auxiliary to the Clarks
Summit Fire Company No. 1,
Inc. is hosting its fifth annual
Holiday Cookie Walk Dec. 10.
Doors open at the Clarks
Summit Fire Company, 321
Bedford Street at 10 a.m.
Many varieties of cookies will
be available for purchase by
the pound. Community mem-
bers interested in baking and
donating cookies are asked to
call 586.5645.
The Joseph W. Hall Memorial
Auxiliarys Fifth Annual Holiday
Cookie Walk will be held at the
Clarks Summit Fire Company, 321
Bedford Street, December 10 at 10
a.m.
Cookie
Walk
planned
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Griffin Pond Animal Shelter wel-
comed the holiday season two ways this
weekend. Volunteers and pets participa-
ted in the Santa Parade held in Scran-
ton Nov. 19 and hosted a tree lighting
Nov. 20 at the Shelter, 967 Griffin
Pond Road, in Clarks Summit.
ABINGTON JOURNAL/JASON RIEDMILLER
A Griffin Pond Animal Shelter volunteer gives a tired dog a lift at the Scranton Santa Parade
November 19.
Cindy Seamon, a kennal attendant at
the shelter, with Guido
Judy Faller with Nina and Jasper
Ready
for Santa
ABINGTON JOURNAL/EMILY TAYLOR
Rita
Kato
and
Buddy
DALTON - The Dalton
Business & Professional
Associations annual Kick
off the Holidays Tree Light-
ing ceremony will take place
Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. at Memo-
rial Park in Dalton. Accord-
ing to Association president
Gail Rees, the event has
been a tradition in the area
for more than 30 years as a
partnership with the borough
to give back to the commu-
nity. There is no cost to at-
tend and light refreshments
will be served. The event
has grown big time, Rees
said. We send flyers to the
Lackawanna Trail elemen-
tary school for the kids to
take home to their parents.
Its also grown by word of
mouth. Weve had people
from Scranton call about the
event last week.
Rees expects the Lacka-
wanna Trail marching band
to perform Christmas Car-
ols.
People seem to enjoy the
band, Rees said. Its part
of the tradition, along with
Santa and the free refresh-
ments.
According to Rees, chil-
dren are invited to bring
handmade ornaments to
hang on the tree.
Its kind of cute to see
because most of the deco-
rations are placed on the
bottom of the tree, unless
their parents pick them up,
Rees said. The kids can
look at the tree and say
Thats my ornament. It
adds an appeal that some
other tree lightings might
not have.
Rees thinks the family
atmosphere that is created
during the event makes it a
special scene.
Its a chance to bring fam-
ilies together, she said. We
often see people who were
raised in the area come back
home. They look forward to
it and remember when they
were little kids and were
making the ornaments.
The Dalton Fire Company
Ladies Auxiliary will hold a
craft fair Nov. 26. Its an
event that has coincided with
the lighting ceremony for
many years.
We always donate any
leftover refreshments for their
event, Rees said.
Holiday tradition a family affair
BY ROBERT TOMKAVAGE
rtomkavage@theabingtonjournal.com
ABINGTON JOURNAL FILE PHOTO
Children are
invited to bring
handmade
ornaments to
hang on the
tree. Shown is
one guest at the
2010 event.
High school band, Santa
highlight event
FACTORYVILLE - When Steven
Swift, the FactoryvilleBorough Sewer
Operator saw a person who he recog-
nized as someone wanted in connection
with a recent burglary, he immediately
notified local authorities. And because
of his quick thinking and the action
taken, the person was arrested.
Swift said he noticed the individual
walking on College Avenue and knew
he was being sought by local author-
ities and called in the sighting imme-
diately. At the recent Factoryville
Borough meeting Swift was presented
with a Community Service Certif-
icate by Charles Wrobel President
and Co-Chair of the board, on behalf
of the board and the residents of
Factoryville.
ABINGTON JOURNAL/SUSAN REBENSKY
Factoryville Board
President and
Co-Chair Charles
Wrobel presents
Steven Swift with
his certificate
BY SUSAN REBENSKY
Abington Journal Correspondent
Sewer operator honored for quick thinking
SOUTHABINGTONTWP. -
At the Euro Caf and Lounge
located at 1121Northern Blvd.,
customers will be greeted by
pirates and shark heads.
They will also find breakfast
favorites such as the owners
take on Eggs Benedict and a
twist on French toast with their
signature Apple Pie French
Toast.
In a dcor that lends a Carib-
bean theme, newowners Sa-
muel Moon, his wife, Brandy
and her brother, Brandon Bur-
dett intend to please customers
with an atmosphere that has a
distinctive flair.
We want to create a place
with great food and atmosphere
and be sure that when people
come through the doors, they
will feel completely comfort-
able, said Samuel Moon, who
has worked in the food service
industry for 15 years. The caf is
scheduled to open in the coming
weeks at the site of the former
Euro Caf.
Were going to add our own
flair, said Moon. My wife and
I for a very long time have
wanted to open a caf. The
atmosphere will make a unique
atmosphere warmand in-
viting. We want people to feel
you can get a cup of gourmet
coffee but you dont have to
watch your children every sec-
ond of every minute. You wont
have to worry as much.
On the menu, the owners will
offer specialty coffees, gourmet
muffins and pastries, a breakfast
menu with signature items, as
well as a lunch and dinner menu
with signature sandwiches and a
variety of soups including lob-
ster bisque.
Moon said, The problemis
when I go out to eat, sometimes
I feel I just ate 9,000 calories
and we want it (our food) to be
health conscious. We want to
use the top meats and breads,
good condiments and foods
all geared toward a great experi-
ence. We dont want to gear our
foods to the calorie counters but
the health conscious, said
Moon.
He added, My wife and I
have always wanted to own a
caf style business. Ive done a
lot of traveling and Ive experi-
enced really good cups of coffee
and Id like to bring those to this
area. Each and every itemis
going to have its own person-
ality and be the best I might
have experienced in Manhattan,
in Florida or Washington,
D.CI want people to remem-
ber us for the quality and leave
that lasting impression.
The owners plan a soft open-
ing initially Dec. 1with a sched-
uled Grand Opening later in the
month.
The Moons are the parents of
five children and in Brandy
Moons words, Its a nice fam-
ily business. Thats what we are
aiming forWe want you to
come in here if you have a fam-
ily.
Caf hours will be Mon. to
Sat., 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sun., 9
a.m. - 6 p.m.
Caf with flair
Caribbean-themed location to open Dec. 1
BY JOAN MEAD MATSUI
Abington Journal Correspondent
ABINGTON JOURNAL/JOAN MEAD-MATSUI
A pirate is one of the characters
that will greet customers at the
Euro Caf and Lounge when the
caf opens in early December.
Shown with the pirate are co-
owners, Brandy and Samuel Moon
of Clarks Summit.
DALTON - At the Dal-
ton Borough Council
meeting held November
10, President Bill Salva
mentioned that their De-
partment of Public Works
got a new snow plow
truck. It had its maiden
voyage by our October
snowstorm, said Salva.
They (DPW) are still in
the leaf-picking process
and are also repairing wa-
ter drainage on Mile
Street.
Later in the meeting,
Salva read bids from local
auto companies to see
which one will receive the
departments old truck.
The first bid he read was
from Chris Colombo of
Interstate Safety Service,
Inc. from Clarks Summit.
His bid was $6,152. The
second bid was SULLI
Motors from Ambridge,
Pa. with a bid of $5,055.
The next bid was from
DeNaples Auto Parts from
Dunmore. DeNaples bid
was $3,600. The next bid
was from Clarks Summits
Brown Masonry, at
$10,250. The final bid of
$6,858 was from Grace
Quality Used Cars, Inc.
from Morrisville.
Board member Lorraine
Daniels made a motion to
accept these bids. Board
member Susan Davidson
seconded the motion. The
board all agreed.
Board member Bill
Montgomery made a mo-
tion to accept the highest
bidder. The board agreed.
Brown Masonry has won
the red truck, said Salva.
In other business, Salva
mentioned that he re-
ceived a rental agreement
from the Dalton Fire
Company. Daniels sug-
gested tabling the motion
to decide whether or not
to keep the rental agree-
ment with the Dalton Fire
Company until the De-
cember meeting
Dalton
council
buys
plow
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The board also heard from
Abington Heights High School
student Chloe Maloney, who is
putting on Say No to Bullying
&Yes to Love, a talent show, at
the Waverly Community House,
located at 1115 North Abington
Rd., Waverly, Dec. 9 from7 - 9
p.m.
The junior explained that she
requested permission to pro-
mote the showwith an announ-
cement over the loud speaker
during the school day, but was
denied. She was told the reason
she was denied was because she
already had flyers hanging in the
board for four years, said he
joined the board originally out
of a feeling of fiscal responsib-
ility. After working with the
board for some time, he knows
that the current members share
his concerns.
This board is true stewards
of the taxpayers money, with
many challenges, which are out
of the control of the school
board. Challenges like unfunded
mandates handed down by both
federal and state which handcuff
school districts, said Small.
This board takes on these
challenges, and many others,
with both educational outcome
and fiscal responsibility in
mind.
Small will be replaced on the
board by Greg Madensky, who
won the Region 3 seat.
CLARKSSUMMIT- The
Abington Heights School Board
approved a motion that will limit
the amount the district can raise
the property tax to1.7 percent
for the 2012-13 budget during its
meeting Nov. 16.
The1.7 percent increase is the
maximumamount the state
index will allowthe district to
raise the property tax without
sending the budget into referen-
dumor requiring the district to
apply for exception.
If the board were interested in
pursuing either of those options,
the district would have needed a
preliminary budget ready by
January. By voting on the limit,
the preliminary budget will not
be needed at that time.
Superintendent Michael Ma-
hon also explained that the ap-
proval of the motion was not a
guarantee that taxes will go up
1.7 percent, it just sets a maxi-
mumamount the board can
potentially raise taxes if it feel it
is necessary.
In other news, the board bid
farewell to members Ken Heron
and Robert Small, who will be
stepping down fromtheir posi-
tions.
During his parting remarks to
the board, Heron, who served on
the school board for eight years,
talked about his pride over the
staff that has been assembled
since he joined.
What we have tried to do
during my tenure, and Imsure
youll continue to do it, is try to
hire the best people, said Her-
on.
The most rewarding part of
this job is to see the talented
teachers that come into our
system.
Heron will be replaced by
Michael Fleming, who was
elected Nov. 8 to one of the two
available at-large seats on the
board. The other seat was won
by incumbent Frank Santoriello.
Fleming said he began attend-
ing board meetings a few
months ago to prepare in case he
won, and is looking forward to
getting started.
Ive got a lot to learn, said
Fleming.
There will be a bit of a learn-
ing curve, but hopefully Ill be
able to get up to speed quickly,
and start contributing.
Small, who served on the
school to promote the show. She
asked the board to overturn the
decision and let her make the
announcement.
The board said they were
unwilling to overturn the deci-
sion, but offered Maloney sever-
al suggestions on howto pro-
mote the show.
Admission for Say No to
Bullying &Say Yes to Love is
$5 for adults and $3 for students
and children. For more informa-
tion on the event, visit http://
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Love/.
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Childrens art: What I love about the holiday season?
MRS. MORRIS ART CLASSES, GRADES 1-4, SUMMIT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, CLARKS SUMMIT
Brandon Bodin, 6 Cassia Rose Wilson, 6 Abigail Hammaker, 7 Nicholas Antolick, 9 Matt Buchanan Jonathan Corey, 8 Ashley Edlind
Tim Horne, 9
Brooke Hammaker, 9 Kyler Epstein, 10 Alayna Drollinger, 10 Josh Schneider, 9 Madelyn Hannah, 8 Zoe Epstein, 8
Maddie Howell, 10 Jimmy Miller, 9 Jenna Scarfo, 10
All Saints Academy announces
its First Quarter Honor Roll.
6th Grade High Honors:
Corey Blackledge, Mollie Bur-
da, Matthew Cerep, Kelly Cool-
ican, Grace DiBileo, Luke Fiscus,
Stephani Stiner
6th Grade Honors:
Amanda Alfano, Brenda Ayala,
Mackin Brier, Carson Cacioppo,
Nicholas Cerep, Anthony Ferraro,
Maggie Ferraro, Patrick Galvin,
Estrella Gonzalez, Anysia Jur-
giewicz, Karli Kozel, Isabel Lopez,
Morgan Mills, Meghan OBrien,
Emma Perih, Jake Rooney, Mor-
gan Sewack, Katie Sompel, Alexis
Walsh
7th Grade High Honors:
Patrick Belardi, Meghan Hea-
ley, Katherine Naughton, Colleen
Needham, Elizabeth Pearson,
Mary Ratchford, Reilly Ruane,
Aubrey Savage, Melissa Smith,
Anthony Van Dusky, Sarah Zwie-
bel
7th Grade Honors:
Joseph Arbie, Braden Burrier,
Alexa Caswell, Ben Covey, Cas-
sandra Groncki, George Gustin,
Madelyn McGoff, Leo Aidan
McGowan, Colin McAndrew, Cory
Miller, Brett Para, Kyle Polishan,
Lauren Walker, Victoria Yatko
8th Grade High Honors:
James Backus, Christina Bran-
non, Megan Coolican, Mackenzie
Greenfield, William Legg, Robert
Rade
8th Grade Honors:
Alexandria Arbie, Nora Backus,
Bridget Boginski, Brandon Capu-
to, Molly Cerep, Emily Faith,
Nathan Fiala, Julia Haefele, Noah
Leopard, Cecilia Petty, Robert
Pfleckl, Brianna Price, Abbie
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Alex Tarapchak
Honor Roll
Jillian Lewis, 6
Rylan Epstein, 6
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