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THE NEXT 100 YEARS

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The Waverly Community House is celebrating its centennial this year and next. The building’s cornerstone was laid on July 26, 1919.

Waverly Community House looks ahead

BY CLAYTON OVER STAFF WRITER

band, Henry Belin Jr. The building was deeded to the municipaliWAVERLY TWP. — As staff ty, then called Abington Twp., for members at the Waverly Commu- the benefit and use of residents. nity House (Comm) prepare to cel“It’s certainly unique,” said ebrate 100 years of history, they’re Mary Ann Moran Savakinus, also looking to the future. executive director of the LackaThe local fixture, which has wanna Historical Society. “The offered recreational, educational idea was to give the people of and cultural programs and more Waverly something to create since 1919, will kick off a centenni- their identity and provide a setal celebration on July 26 that will ting where they could all come last through next June, culminat- together.” ing with a rededication of the When Margaretta Belin died in building.

1927, her children enlarged the Organizers will also roll out a Comm and added two wings to fundraising camthe building. The paign at the end More inside Comm has graduof this month to ally grown since Find more photos and stosupport future then, both physiries about the Waverly improvements to Community house and its cally and through the building and centennial celebrations on the types and numprograms there, pages 5-7 and 10. bers of programs said Maria Wiloffered there. son, executive The centennial director of the Comm. celebration will start with an “Our goal with the centennial informal program beginning at is to pass ... the Comm to the noon on July 26 on the Comm front next generation in as good of lawn. The day begins with a flag shape as it was when the Belins raising by members of VFW Post turned it over to the communi- 7069 and Honor Guard followed by ty,” Wilson said. remarks from Comm Board of July 26 marks the 100-year anni- Trustees President Chris Kelly; versary of the laying of the cor- state Sen. John Blake, D-22, Archnerstone of the building at 1115 N. bald; state Rep. Bridget Malloy Abington Road.

Kosierowski, D-114, Waverly Twp.; Margaretta E. Belin created the William Byron and Christine Comm as a memorial to her hus- Capozzi from Waverly Twp.; and

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The Waverly Community House looks a lot different today than when this photo was taken, but its mission remains the same as its staff looks to the future. The Comm will celebrate 100 years since its groundbreaking with a weekend of special events July 26 and 27.

Savakinus. Children from Comm Camp will perform a short play titled “Margaretta’s Gift.”

A centennial fine arts exhibit and artists’ reception will be held that afternoon from 4-7 p.m. in The Waverly Small Works Gallery. On exhibit are the works of Belin Arts Scholarship recipients Steven Alexander, John Bromberg, William Chickillo, Robert Griffith, Earl Lehman, Karl Neuroth, Pam Parsons, Robert Stark, William Tersteeg and Sally Tosti.

The Comm will host its annual Wav e rl y To w n s h i p C o m m Square Fair at 5 p.m. Friday. The fair will feature music by The Molly Pitcher Path band, a picnic dinner catered by the Waverly Deli, a bounce house, dunk tank, face painting, a balloon artist, an old-fashioned soda stand, carnival games and more for the whole family.

The Comm will host a more forPlease see Waverly, Page 5

LINDA SCOTT | IN ThE ABINGTONS

Business blooms

When I was growing up, the New Jersey shore was synonymous with family vacation.

Atlantic City. Ocean City.

Seaside Heights. Wildwood.

We made the rounds.

We stayed with relatives in South Jersey for a week almost every summer. And at least one day of that week was always reserved for a drive “down the shore,” as the natives say. My parents, brother and I made so many memories walking the boards, hunting for seashells, building sand castles and splashing in the ocean.

But there’s one childhood family vacation that stands out in my mind as different: the year of the staycation.

We missed seeing our New Jersey family and going to the beach that summer, but we also had fun making new memories here in the Abingtons. We pitched a tent for a night at Lackawanna State Park. We ate ice cream at Manning Farm Dairy. We spent time on the playground at the Waverly Community House. And we played games at home.

At first, we were all a little disappointed over not being able to go away for a week, but we made the most of it and soon forgot about what we were missing.

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been planning a staycation for later this summer with adventures both within and outside the Abingtons. I made a list of day trip destinations two hours away or closer, and I decided to share it here and see what readers have to add. What staycation destinations would you recommend within a two-hour radius of the Abingtons?

Email your favorites to me at ebaumeister@timesshamrock.com or call me at 570348-9100, ext. 3492.

Here are a few of mine: Ithaca, New York – I have two favorite spots in this area: the Ithaca Farmers Market and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. The farmers market features local farmers, chefs and artisans (and sometimes musicians) from within 30 miles of the city.

It’s a gem for those of us who like to shop for natural foods and unique treasures and gift items. Learn more online at ithacamarket.com.

The Cornell lab, with its 230-acre sanctuary and four miles of trails through Sapsucker Woods, is one of my favorite places to go when seeking solitude. It’s also great for families with younger children or people who enjoy hiking but are unable to traverse rough Please see Stay, Page 4

NEWTON TWP. — Colors are in abundance at the Endless Mountains Daylily Farm where more than 60 varieties of daylilies are in bloom.

When Kevin and Sharon Burke, owners, purchased the 25 acres of land, there was only a barn on the property. They have since added a house, dug a pond, plowed fields and planted gardens. They have about one-and-a-half acres of flowers in the field as well as several beds around the farm.

They purchased the daylilies from outside of Philadelphia when John Thomas, the owner, decided to retire and move out of the country. The flowers – about 7,000 plants – were dug up and transplanted by hand onto the

Newton Township farm.

“There are literally thousands of cultivars [cultivated varieties] of daylilies registered by local and international Hemerocallis [daylily] societies,” said Sharon Burke. “We carry about 60 tried and true varieties that we carefully selected to offer a variety of colors, bloom times, bloom heights and styles, have an extended bloom time and are hardy in this area.

“Each looks very different from the next. ... Some are ruffled, some have the traditional pointed petals, some have a perfusion of small blooms and some rather large. We try a few new ones each year. This approach gives our customers a good choice without

overwhelming them and making selections difficult. We will also offer guidance on what will work best based on needs and desires.”

Her personal favorite is the “Point of View” daylily, a striking large red flower with a rich gold center.

Some of the names of daylilies for sale include “Cat Dancer,” “Chicago Sunrise,” “Clarissa,” “Dragon King,” “Highland Lord,” “Jersey Spider,” “Little Tykes,” “Lullaby Baby,” “Mini Pearl,” “Red Rum,” “Scarlett Orbit” and “Double Orbit.”

Each variety has its own bloom time but can start to bloom May into October based on the weather. Fields are most in bloom in July.

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The flowers are in full bloom at Endless Mountains Daylily Farm in Newton Township.

“One thing that many people don’t know about daylilies is each bloom lasts only one day, which is where the name comes from,” said Sharon Burke. “Each plant Please see Blooms, Page 4

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THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2019

Letter tO the edItOr thoughts on sanctuary cities I do not understand. How does a city justify, to a law abiding, tax paying citizen that the city is protecting a person, from another country, who is breaking the law?

I am talking about a person who has the same opportunity to apply to become a citizen of this country, as anyone else that enters our country, but simply does not want to.

How do they justify to an American, who breaks the

law, that they are being arrested for doing so, while a citizen from another country, who is also breaking the law, is being protected from arrest by the city. I might not be a lawyer, but somehow this doesn’t make sense to me.

“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.”

I guess the kicker is that it doesn’t say anything about doing it “legally.”

Joe skinner Clarks summit

COMMUNIty CALeNdAr UPCOMING JULY 25 Block Party: Thursday, July 25, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Abington Community Library. Attend a Block Party and join in the free play with blocks, vehicles, animal and people. There are only 2 ground rules: No throwing blocks, and no knocking someone else’s building down. Come ready to play.

No registration required. For ages 2-7. For more information, call 570-587-3440.

JULY 26 Story time for babies: Friday, July 26, 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at Abington Community Library. For ages 0-2.

For more information, call 570-587-3440.

JULY 26-27 Read-a-Thon: Friday, July 26, 9 a.m. through Saturday, July 27, 9 a.m. At Abington Community Library. Sign up to read during a specific time during the 24-hour event at the library and ask friends and neighbors to sponsor you. Then, show up and read. The library will have special events throughout the day and night, so you can choose the time that works best for you. Money raised will go toward purchasing new books for the collection.

The deadline to register is

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uburban SSuburban THE VOICE OF THE ABINGTONS A publication of TimesShamrock Community Newspaper Group 149 Penn Ave Scranton, PA 18503 Phone: 570-348-9185 Fax: 570-207-3448 suburbanweekly@ timesshamrock.com abingtonsuburban.com Managing Editor Elizabeth Baumeister 570-348-9185, ext. 3492 ebaumeister @timesshamrock.com Editor Christopher M. Cornell 570-348-9185, ext. 5414 ccornell@timesshamrock.com Advertising Manager Alice Manley 570-348-9100, ext. 9285 amanley @timesshamrock.com Advertising Account Executive Cali Nataloni 570-348-9100, ext. 5458 cnataloni @timesshamrock.com Photographer Emma Black eblack@timesshamrock.com 570-348-9100, ext. 5447 Staff Writer Clayton Over cover@timesshamrock.com 570-348-9100, ext. 5363 Contributors Joshua Arp Teri Lyon Julie Jeffery Manwarren Linda Scott The Abington Suburban welcomes all photos and submissions. There is no charge for publication, but all photos and submissions run on a “space available” basis. The editor reserves the right to reject any or all submissions.

Deadline for submissions is by noon the Friday before publication date.

Opinions of independent columnists do not necessarily reflect those of the Abington Suburban staff.

Friday, July 19.

The schedule of events can be found online at bit. ly/32rR1wT. Pick up your registration form at the library or print one at bit.ly/2LM98bb.

For more information, call the library at 570-587-3440.

JULY 27 Abington Heights Alumni soccer game: Saturday, July 27, 4:30 p.m. at Hillside Park. Registration starts at 4 p.m. Alumni of the Abington Heights High School soccer program are invited to participate in the third annual alumni game and fundraiser for Friends of Abington Heights Soccer.

Cost is $20. Following the game will be a party on the patio at Summit Cigar Bar and Lounge from 7-9 p.m.

Visit the Facebook event page for more information.

JULY 25 Skin and Scales live reptile show: Thursday, July 25, 6-7 p.m. and 7:15-8:15 p.m. at Abington Community Library. Leo Spinner presents an exciting and informative live reptile show, including snakes, turtles and alligators. Register for either the 6 p.m. or 7:15 p.m. show.

For more information, call 570-587-3440.

JULY 26 The Comm Square Fair: Friday, July 26, 5-8 p.m. at the Waverly Community House.

Includes a picnic dinner, face painting, carnival games, bounce house and live music

by The Molly Pitcher Path.

Concert starts at 6:30 p.m.

JULY 28 Pasta dinner fundraiser: Sunday, July 28, 2-5 p.m. at the Clarks Summit Fire Co. banquet hall, 321 Bedford St., Clarks Summit. The Fleetville and Clarks Summit fire companies are hosting this pasta dinner fundraiser to benefit the Varady family of Benton Township, who lost their home and pets in a fire on June 13. The menu includes pasta and meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and beverages. The cost is $10 for adults; $7 for children age 8 and younger. Tickets are available at the B&B Restaurant, Clark’s Sharp-All, Country Cuts and Joann’s Beauty Salon or by calling 570-9453139 or 570-586-9656, ext. 4.

Pre-sale tickets are available until Sunday, July 21; a limited number of tickets will be available at the door.

JULY 28 “Seven Continents” cultural presentation: Sunday, July 28, 2:30-4 p.m. at Abington Community Library. A celebration of Leela Baikadi’s “Seven Continents” photography exhibition. There will be artists, food and information regarding her travels and photographs. For more information, call 570-587-3440.

JULY 29 LEGO Build: Monday, July 29, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Abington Community Library. Come and build with LEGOs for a casual hour of fun and creativity. No registration required. For students in kindergarten through fourth grade. For more information, call 570-587-3440.

JULY 30 Abington Community Library Teen Leadership Committee meeting: Tuesday, July 30, 4-5 p.m. at the library. A group of tweens/ teens focused on giving a voice to all young adults for programming, book selections and more. Come share your thoughts and ideas.

For grades 5-12. For more information, call 570-5873440.

Please see Calendar, Page 4

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VFw post conducts flag raising at Comm Camp

The Abington Memorial VFW Post 7069 from Clarks Summit performed a flag raising ceremony Tuesday, July 2 at the Waverly Community House for the children of Comm Camp. From left, first row: Patrick Williams, chaplain; don Jones, commander; John Arre, junior vice commander, and John Yevonishon, house committee.

Second row: John Wettstein, senior vice commander, and Nick Shyshuk, surgeon.

Opera presentation coming up at TGP CLARKS SUMMIT — Local musician and vocalist Abby Calin Zieger will instruct and entertain on Tuesday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit in the Act II: Opera class.

The cost of the class is $10.

Zieger’s experience and talent in opera makes her an ideal presenter to help others understand this time-honored musical art form. She will explain the basics of opera performers and productions, concentrating on La Traviata by Guiseppe Verdi. She will make this famous work more user-friendly, her operatic singing adding to the instruction.

Anyone wanting to pursue this opera further may sign up for the bus trip to Glimmerglass Opera in Cooper-

ZIeGer stown, N.Y., on Aug. 13. Jean and Gene Starke sponsor two annual trips to this venue.

The first trip will feature “La Traviata” and the second trip on Aug. 20 will include “Showboat” by Oscar Hammerstein and Jerome Kern.

For more information or to register for the opera class or the bus trips, visit gatheringplacecs.org or call 570-881-7612.

Democracy discussion scheduled for Wednesday at The Gathering Place CLARKS SUMMIT — Harold Baillie, professor emeritus of philosophy, will give a talk on Democracy and Authoritarianism Wednesday, July 31 at noon at The Gathering Place for Community, Arts & Education.

Admission is $5. For more information about how to register, go to GatheringPlaceCS.org.

Baillie’s talk will address the tensions the world is experiencing today. Americans celebrate and participate in democracy, the idea that the people (the demos) rule the political community by the election of leadership by a majority of the whole population.

As Lincoln put it, “government of the people, by the people, for the people.”

Long ago, Plato predicted democracy would degenerate into tyranny, and last year, Madeline Albright warned the country that it, as a democracy, was sliding into fascism.

While they have their differences, both tyranny and fascism are for ms of authoritarianism, a political form organized around blind submission to authority, where authority is a single individual or a small elite group who are not constitutionally responsible or constrained. What is it about democracy that leads to this degeneration? What i s s o at t r a c t ive ab o u t authoritarianism?

Baillie will present the issues and open the floor to questions and discussion.

COUrt NOtes PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS ■ Lisa A. Wells, executrix of the estate of James A. Wells, Benton Twp., to Keith and Emily Nicole Hickox, Stewartstown; a property at 4308 Route 438, Benton Twp., for $380,000.

■ Paul and Christine Kuzmick to Jeremy Burden, Scott Twp.; a property in Scott Twp. for $70,000.

■ Richard D. Gerrity Jr., Clarks Summit, to Clayton and Hannah Over, Scranton; a property at 1509 Oram St., Scranton, for $109,900.

■ Mark A. and Stefania Gabriel, Clarks Summit, to Mark Peter and Shannon Reardon Pallis, El Paso, Texas; a property at 11028 Valley View Drive, Newton Twp., for $750,000.

■ Sridnar and Jaya Prada Boini, South Abington Twp., to Angel L. and Lisa M. Gonzalez, Clarks Summit; a property at 215 Marcaby Lane, South Abington Twp., for $395,000.

■ Bruce M. and Sheryl J. Hartley, South Abington Twp., to Justin Thomas and Jessica E. Verry, Avoca; a property at 111 Fox Run Circle, South Abington Twp., for $304,000.

■ Stacy L. Lyons to Christopher Robert and Bridget Maureen Templeton; a property at 121 Clark’s St., Clarks Green, for $145,000.

■ Phyllis J. Cournan, Lackawanna County, to Joseph K. Pellegrino, Monmouth County, N.J.; a property at 607 Pamela Drive, South Abington Twp., for $260,000.

■ Kenneth and Linda Powell, Scott Twp., to David M. and Delilah V. Turano, Carbondale; a property at 226 Golden Gate Circle, Archbald, for $276,275.

■ Kenneth L. and Sharon R. Davis, Clarks Summit, to James Alexander Trott and Julie Ryan Dougherty, Factoryville, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship; two parcels at 205 Teaberry Lane, South Abington Twp., for $249,900.

■ Joann Vail, Chinchilla, to PILA Properties LLC, Carbondale; a property in Benton Twp. for $210,000.

■ Shajiuddin M. and Areeba Siddiqui, Lackawanna County, to Jacqueline J. Scotti, Lackawan-

na County; a property at 66 Parkland Drive, South Abington Twp., for $213,000.

■ Jeffery Nothiger, also known as Jeffrey Nothiger, to Arianna Barry; a property at 502 Ridgeview Circle, South Abington Twp., for $756,000.

■ Delilah A. Miller, executrix of the estate of Vivian P. Miller, South Abington Twp., to Lewis W. and Eileen A. Redolphy, South Abington Twp.; a property at 53 Parkland Drive, South Abington Twp., for $214,000.

■ John Drusbosky and Patricia A. Marzitelli to Courtney Semplice; a property at 602 Gladiola Drive, Clarks Summit, for $320,000.

■ Joan Lown, South Abington Twp., Marie Venturi, South Abington Twp., and Joseph M. Venturi, South Amboy, N.J., to Ronald Alexander Rodriguez Lopez and Leana Gonzalez, Scranton; a property at 350352 N. Hyde Park Ave., Scranton, for $42,000.

■ Wells Fargo Bank, Frederick, Md., to Sean and Tiffany C. Dinkel, Taylor; a property at 300 Edgewood Drive S., South Abington Twp., for $179,000.

■ Skyline Holdings Inc. to Matthew Ryan and Jessica Doncses; a property in Benton Twp. for $45,500.

■ Skyline Holdings Inc. to Matthew Ryan and Jessica Doncses; a property in Benton Twp. for $45,500.

■ Paul and Karen Konosky to Dylan M. Mayers; a property at 522 Chapman Lake Road, Scott Twp., for $133,000.

■ Daniel Siniawa, by his agents, Barbara Ann Siniawa Zinsky and Pamela Davis, and Diane Keeler Siniawa, husband and wife, Waverly Twp., to Mohamed Ebedo and Gihan Negm, Pennsylvania; a property at 210 Stevenson Road, Waverly Twp., for $351,000.

■ Augustine J. Angelicola, Pittston Twp., to Gerald A. Scott Jr. and Jo Ann Pritchyk Carr, Clarks Summit; a property at 2445 Cherry Hill Road, Ransom Twp., for $135,000.

■ William and Karen A. Popovich O’Connor, Scott Twp., to Domenico Ruggiero, Waverly Twp.; property in Scott Twp. for

$112,000.

■ Papp Real Estate Holding LLC, Clarks Summit, to Jeffrey and Rachel Grasso, Lackawanna County; a property at 339 Bailey St., South Abington Twp., for $230,000.

MARRIAGE LICENSES ■ Gregory James Davis and Abisola Opeyemi Awolusi, both of Clarks Summit.

■ Sarabeth Joy Clever and John Douglas George, both of Clarks Summit.

■ Alysabeth Schoen Galaydick and Louis Joseph Darling, both of Clarks Summit.

■ Alycia Catherine Dente and Andrew Francis Martin III, both of Scott Twp. ■ Anthony Michael Spegar, Jessup, and Katherine Margaret Polacek, Scott Twp. ■ Christopher Michael Leschak and Virginia Claire Baird, both of Scott Twp. ■ Sharon Ann Byrne and Gary Christopher Borgia, both of Clarks Summit.

ESTATES FILEd ■ Milton Earp Hobbs Jr., also

known as Milton E. Hobbs Jr., Milton Earp Hobbs, 1328 Gravel Pond Road, Newton Twp., letters testamentary to Jeffrey W. Hobbs, 105 First St., Dalton.

■ Jack Curtis Show and Callendra Jane Kitowski, both of Clarks Summit.

LAWSUIT ■ Ronald P. Cordaro, 237 Greenbush St., Scranton, v.

Keystone Community Resources, 100 Abington Executive Park, Clarks Summit, and Michael Reznick, 271 Walnut St., Luzerne, seeking in excess of $50,000, plus interest and costs on two counts, for injuries suffered July 20, 2017, in an automobile accident on Penn Avenue, Scranton; P. Timothy Kelly and Paul K. Paterson, attorneys.

FEdERAL TAX LIENS ■ Michael Kiernan, 1680 Lisa Lane, Clarks Summit; $2,952.42.

■ Michael and Lisa Kiernan, 1680 Lisa Lane, Clarks Summit; $39,551.21.

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John J. F. Holmes, M.D.

entered the sacrament of marriage with her on June 6, 1959.

From 1960 through 1968, Jack and Alice welcomed five sons into the world, John Holmes, of Scranton, Pa.; William Holmes (Kelly), of Chatham, N.J.; James Holmes (Anna Marie), of Los Angeles, Calif.; Larry Holmes (Priscilla), of Ardmore, Pa.; and Michael Holmes, of Lancaster, Pa. For 53 years, Alice and Jack beamed a bright, shining example of marriage to family, friends and the world. After the sons were older, and family vacations became more sporadic, Jack and Alice enjoyed travelling together to Florida every year and enjoyed a memorable trip to Ireland in 1996. Deeply romantic, Jack referred to Alice as his Miss Scarlet in cards and correspondences, and, every June 6, no matter the circumstances, he would surprise Alice by playing the Wedding March at 11 a.m., including, for the 54th time, on June 6, 2012, two days before his beloved wife, Alice, passed away.

Jack was a devoted father to his sons and, later in their lives, his daughters-in-law, in one instance serving as a birthing coach for the arrival of his second grandchild.

Though he worked very long hours in his medical practice so that Alice could raise their boys full-time, he devoted 100% of his remaining energy to his family and, later, his grandchildren, travelling on vacations with them and waking them at 5 a.m. to watch the sun rise over the Atlantic Ocean.

With what little time left after devotion to his family,

Jack enjoyed spending time in his garden. With the same meticulous, patient, long-term care he showed his patients, Jack would tend his orchids and plants and shrubs, nursing them from seeds and saplings in his makeshift basement greenhouse and coldboxes until they were strong enough to flourish outside in his garden at 215 Fairview Road. He and Alice would conclude his gardening efforts by enjoying a perfect Manhattan among the splendor.

In addition to his sons, Jack is survived by his sister, Ann Marie Malloy; seven grandchildren, Ian, Jack, Grace, Kevin, Annie, Max and Ryan; and brothers and sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews and their children.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents; and the love of his life, Alice; and his brother, James A. Holmes Jr.; and another brother, Francis, who died in infancy.

The funeral was on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Snows Parish with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by Monsignor Joseph G. Quinn, pastor. Interment followed at Mother of Sorrow Cemetery, Finch Hill.

The family received relatives and friends on Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. at Jennings-Calvey Funeral and Cremation Service Inc., 111 Colburn Ave., Clarks Summit.

Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of the Poor, 148 Meridian Ave., Scranton, PA 18504.

The family would like to thank the staff at Clarks Summit Senior Living, where Jack was in residence for many years, and the staff at the Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania, whose comforting care and compassion enhanced the quality of Jack’s final months.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Jennings-Calvey Funeral and Cremation Service Inc., 111 Colburn Ave., Clarks Summit, PA 18411.

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Dr. John J. F. Holmes, 91, area native and resident of Clarks Summit, died on Wednesday in hospice care.

He was the husband of the late Alice (Corcoran) Holmes, who died in 2012, and he was the proud father of five sons and grandfather to seven grandchildren.

Born Jan. 15, 1928, in Archbald, “Jack” was the son of the late James A. and Blanche E. (O’Horo) Holmes Sr. Jack graduated from Archbald High in 1945 and received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Scranton in 1948, valedictorian both times. After earning his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1952, Dr. Holmes served a oneyear residency with Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa. In October 1953, he entered the United States Army as a captain, serving as a base doctor in Nuremberg, West Germany.

Upon his honorable discharge, and return to the states, Dr. Holmes opened his family practice in Jermyn, where, for the next 46 years, he treated four generations of patients throughout the Lackawanna Valley. Like many general practitioners of his day, Dr. Holmes practiced obstetrics as well, delivering hundreds of baby boom children in the area, including several of his own nephews. A perfectionist in every way in the delivery of medical arts, Dr. Holmes was a trusted diagnostician and a thorough caregiver who followed his patients through every hospital stay and procedure, rounding day and night to visit his patients, before and after his office hours and always in his trademark coat and tie. In 46 years, the only time his patients ever saw “Doctor” infor mally dressed was when he was a cardiac patient himself and rounded the floors of the Moses Taylor in his robe, wheeling his own IV. In late 1958, Jack met Alice Corcoran on a blind date, proposed to her soon after and

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Robert Kurtz, 81, Clarks Summit, died Wednesday, July 17 at Geisinger Community Health Center after an illness. His wife is the former Susan Golembeski. They had been married for 28 years.

Born in Scranton, son of the late Archie and Murial Williams Kurtz, he was a graduate of West Scranton High School and had been employed by PennsylvaniaAmerican Water Co. before retirement.

Robert pitched softball in many Tavern baseball leagues and was an avid golfer.

The family extends a special thank you to Dr. Michael

sons, James Kurtz and wife, Linda, Peckville; and Matthew Caruso, Scranton.

He was also preceded in death by a son, Robert Kurtz Sr. The funeral was Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from the Leon S. Gorgol Funeral Home, 1131 Pittston Ave., with Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Stanislaus Polish National Catholic Cathedral.

Interment, parish cemetery.

Friends and family were invited to call Friday from 5 to 7 p.m.

Memorial contributions Kondash and the staff of Geisinger ICU and wound may be made to St. Stancare center for their excellent islaus Polish National Catholic Cathedral, 529 E. Locust care and concern.

Also surviving are two St., Scranton, PA 18505.

STAY: Summertime destinations FROM PAGE 1

trails. The paths are wide, level and soft. Inside the airconditioned and handicapped accessible visitor center, you’ll find science and art exhibits, an auditorium with visual presentations, a gift shop and more.

Chairs are set up with spotting scopes in front of large glass windows overlooking a bird feeding station and a swamp.

There is no admission charge.

For hours and more information, visit birds.cornell. edu/home.

Miles from Clarks Summit: 102.

Hickory Run State Park – There is so much to do and explore at Hickory Run State Park, that to get the full experience, you need to stay there or return at least two or three days -- which isn’t out of the question for Abington-area residents.

The park is in Carbon Coun-

ty, only a 40-minute drive south from Clarks Summit.

With the boulder field, more than 40 miles of trails, trout streams, a lake with a sandy swimming area, a waterfall, camping, picnic areas, disc golf and more, if you get bored at Hickory Run, it’s your own fault.

Word to the wise: if you don’t know the way, look up the directions ahead of time and don’t rely on your GPS for this one; Google Maps will steer you astray.

Miles from Clarks Summit: 40.

Knoebels Amusement Resort – I confess, I’m not a fan of rollercoasters. When I travel to this family park near Elysburg, I stay as far away from the rickety Phoenix as I can and gladly hold my friends’ backpacks and purses while they seek the thrills and upset stomachs offered by such rides.

I do, however, enjoy a round or two on the Flume,

with its shorter drops and big splash into a pool of water. And I love one of the newer rides at the park, the Flying Turns. This smooth wooden bobsled roller coaster is more my speed.

One of the best aspects of the amusement park, to me, is the free admission which allows guests to spend as little or as much on ride tickets as they desire.

Find more information about Knoebles (including detailed descriptions of all the rides) at knoebels.com.

Miles from Clarks Summit: 92.

These are all great staycation destinations, and there are many more, even closer to and within the Abingtons.

But I’ve found more important than where you go is with whom you go.

Because, like home, vacation is where the heart is.

Contact the writer: ebaumeister@timesshamrock. com; 570-348-9185, ext. 3492

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has many blooms though.

In most, the flower opens in the morning, withers overnight and is replaced by another on the same on the same stalk the next day. The best time to plant our field of daylilies is in the fall.”

Daylilies tolerate poor soils, adapt to heat and cold, withstand poor watering conditions, are virtually pest and insect free and are hardy beyond belief. They are at home in informal and formal garden settings, are valuable for preventing soil erosion along difficult sloped areas and are perfect complements to roadsides or pathways. They are a wise investment as they multiply easily and can be divided regularly to produce a great volume of flowers year after year, according to Endless Mountains Daylily Farm’s website.

“Photos are lovely and

we do provide bloom time and height information on our plants but nothing is better than seeing them for yourself so you can see exactly what fits in with your own landscaping and color palette,” said Sharon Burke. “The farm has had photographers use the fields, the vintage barn and spring fed swimming pond as backdrops for weddings, engagements, senior pictures and pet portraits.

Artists have come to use the flower fields as inspiration for painting and other art forms.”

The Burke’s daughter, Erin, was married in the middle of the fields.

They also have a son, Jake.

“We have worked hard over the years to create a beautiful, serene setting nestled at the edge of the Endless Mountains,” said Sharon Burke. “There is a lot to love about it including

a spring-fed pond for swimming and fishing, several lovely waterfalls, a koi pond and our own private trail. I have been able to keep and ride my horses at home, and we have raised many farm animals including pigs, chickens, turkeys and cows.

Our kids grew up on the farm, we grew our own food and raised our own meat.

“At the end of the work day, we enjoy the quiet of nature where the loudest noises are the croaking of bullfrogs and answering each others calls.”

Customers are invited to come see the lilies when they are in bloom to make it easier to pick out which kind they want to plant in their yards.

Daylilies are sold locally and bare root plants are shipped to customers throughout the U.S. via bit.ly/2LCSnzF or call 570910-0189.

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Act II:Opera: Tuesday, July 30, 6:30 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Abby Calin Zieger will use her talents and knowledge to make opera user-friendly. To register or for more information, visit gatheringplacecs.org or call 570-881-7612.

Retirement Seminar and Q&A: Tuesday, July 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Abington Community Library. What is the best way to prepare for retirement? How can you achieve a more tax-friendly retirement? For more information, call 570-587-3440.

Meeting for London/ Paris travel experience: An information and registration meeting Tuesday, July 30, 7 p.m. at Abington Community Library in the children’s section with Ed and Lisa Bath, local group leaders for ACIS educational travel. Eight-day, all-inclusive tour, 24-hr tour manager.

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For more information and to RSVP for meeting, text or call 570-335-2073 or email bathlisa@gmail.com. Visit acis.com for more details.

AUG. 4 Countryside Community Church Chicken Barbecue: Saturday, Aug. 10, 3-6 p.m. at the church, 14011 Orchard Drive, Newton Twp. Take out or Eat in. Advance sale tickets guarentee dinner until 6 p.m. Limited walk-in dinners available. Cost is $11.

For advance tickets, call 570587-3206 or email countrysideoffice@yahoo.com by Sunday, Aug. 4.

AUG. 6 Preserve Your Veggies and Fruits: Penn State Master Gardener Nicole McGeehan will instruct on how to preserve the bounty from your vegetable and fruit gardens on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at noon at The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Cost is $5.

For more information or to register, visit gatheringplacecs.org.

AUG. 9 Memory Cafe: Friday, Aug. 9, 10 a.m. at The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. A place where people with memory loss and their care companions can enjoy coffee and treats and socialize with oth-

ers. Free. For more information, visit gatheringplacecs. org or call 570-575-0384.

SEPT. 10 Casino trip: Tuesday, Sept. 10. Clarks Summit Fire Company J.W. Hall Auxiliary bus trip to Tioga Downs Casino. $20 includes $30 in free play and $10 food voucher. Leaves Clarks Summit at 9 a.m. and returns by 6:30 p.m. Call 570-586-9656, ext. 4 for reservations and further details.

SEPT. 20 Harry McGrath Memorial Golf Tournament & Dinner Celebration: The Greater Scranton YMCA will host the Inaugural Harry McGrath Memorial Golf Tournament and Dinner Celebration Friday, Sept. 20, 1:30 p.m. at Glen Oak Country Club, 250 Oakford Road, Clarks Summit. Registration begins at 10 a.m. A dinner celebration will begin with cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Black Tie Stereo.

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THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2019

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A cornerstone-solid mission

Looking back at the Waverly Community House’s first century by rich cox STAFF WRITER

who was also in charge of the kindergarten at the CommuWAVERLY TWP. — The nity House, was honored at a Waverly Community House community tea party in the (Comm) was revamped sevinstitution which she served. eral times since Margaretta The party was sponsored by E. Belin commissioned it as a the trustees of the Waverly memorial to her late husband, Community House.

Henry Belin Jr. 100 years ago. aug. 30, 1949: Board members, businesses trustees to and classes have come and gone. buy movie projector Renovations and additions to the property altered its apThe Community House pearance.

Board of trustees will purBut in the midst of change, chase a motion picture projecone thing remains constant: tor and screen with money the Comm’s mission statereceived as a gift from the Mrs. ment, “to enhance the lives N.G. Robertson estate. The of individuals and families movie equipment will be used in the region by fostering by all community organizaeducational, recreational and tions and for community house cultural opportunities.” entertainment programs.

A century after the corTwo members from each nerstone was laid on July 26, the Men’s Club, Women’s 1919, the Comm is celebratClub, Sportsman Club and the ing its 100th anniversary board of trustees will make with events on Friday and up a committee to purchase Saturday, July 26 and 27. the projector and screen.

The Times-Tribune arMrs. Donald Reifsynder, chives contain piles of news chairman of the library articles, photos and memos committee, announced that $90 from the Dean Memorelating to the community center. Here is a timeline of rial Fund will be used to purchase books for the chiljust some of these interesting moments and events dren’s library department. from the first century of the Mrs. Lyle Severance, Waverly Community House. house and grounds comThe following are excerpts mittee chairman, has been taken from the original authorized to purchase a Times-Tribune clippings curtain and backdrop for published on the dates noted. the auditorium’s stage. The decision to improve stage famay 11, 1931: cilities was made following a many gather for report by Mrs. Cadwallader ceremonies at Evans, Mrs. E.K. Greene and waverly house Mrs. A Floyd Vosburg.

The house committee also “The people of Waverly reported that it will purhave a community center chase chairs for the commuof which they may well be nity house lobby and folding proud. I doubt if there is an- chairs for the scout room, other community house like mezzanine floor and audiit in Pennsylvania,” United torium. Dishes and crystal States Senator David A. Reed ware will be purchased for declared in an address which the house kitchen. was part of the formal preJune 24, 1955: sentation ceremony of the community house will be newly enlarged community repaired house to the people of the vilThe Waverly Community lage, on Saturday afternoon.

It was held in the auditorium House will undergo extensive repairs this summer, of the community house.

There were more than 400 according to a report repeople present. ... William leased by Dr. Frank Gardner, Smith, a resident of the bor- chairman of the house and ough accepted on behalf of grounds committee.

Thirteen individual jobs his townsmen. Henry Belin, III, introduced Senator Reed. have been listed by the group Among those present at the and work will begin as soon ceremony were: Mrs. Pierre as the material is available.

Lobby walls are scheduled du Pont, Wilmington, Del.; F. Lamont Belin, Waverly; G. to be repainted in addition to walls in the post office. d’A. Belin, Mrs. Paul Belin The auditorium gymnasium and Mrs. N.G. Robertson, Scranton, children of the late floor will be repainted and a Mr. and Mrs. Henry Belin Jr., penetrating seal applied.

Material for construction of who with Charles A. Belin, deceased, gave the memorial storage space for the Abington Players will be furbished addition to the center. Mr. and Mrs. Worthington Scran- by the trustees with the Playton, Attorney and Mrs. M.J. ers stage crew doing the work.

The second floor is listed for Martin, Congressman P.J. general repair and painting.

Boland and others from the city were guests.

Iron railings at the front entrance, between the main February 14, 1949: building, wings and at the rear waverly honors of the building will be repaintmiss coursen ed or replaced. Chairs in the Miss Gertrude Coursen, reboardroom will be repaired. tired as secretary of the WaverBoilers will be cleaned ly Community House after 25 and checked; water storage years of service. Miss Coursen, tank will be painted inside;

In a little more than a month, hundreds of volunteers of all ages will turn a patch of land at the Waverly Community House into a community playground.

July 30, 1957: “Community” is the operawaverly house tive word here. For starters, the to get addition playground’s design is based A revised $210,000 addion ideas brainstormed by local tion to the Waverly Comyoungsters during a marathon munity House was approved Design Day constructed earlier at a meeting of trustees last this year by architects from the night in the Community well-known architectural firm House board rooms. of Robert S. Leathers & AssociJames Vipond, trustee ates of Ithaca, N.Y. president, said the new addiIn addition, residents of tion would be an extension on Abington-area communities the rear of the present build- will contribute not only their ing resulting in a completely money, but also their time, manew lighting and ventilation terials, equipment, skills and labor to raise the playground systems in the combination theatre and gymnasium; a in only five days, beginning May 2. larger stage; four bowling alleys with automatic equipcontact the writer: rcox@ ment and a new heating plant timesshamrock.com; 570-3489100, ext. 3005 for the building.

The plan approved does not include any additional buildings as was the original plan considered by the board.

The proposed addition was made possible by the donation of $253,000 by F. Lammot Belin, Washington D.C., the only surviving child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Belin Jr., in memory of his wife, Frances Jermyn Belin. concrete floors and the girls’ locker room will be painted.

The bowling alley beds and runways will be sanded and repainted.

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This January 9, 1958 photo shows a $210,000 addition to the Waverly Community House under construction. It was erected by the R.D. Richardson Construction Co. and included new lighting and ventilation systems in the combination gymnasium and theater, a large stage, larger seating capacity, four bowling alleys with automatic equipment and a new heating plant. The work was made possible through a gift from F. Lamont Belin in memory of his wife, Frances Jermyn Belin.

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September 10, 1962: rare items of glass on exhibit Glassware which the Dorflingers of White Hills made for President Lincoln when he was in the White House will highlight the 19th Waverly Antique Show and Sale, which opened this morning at Waverly Community House.

John Dorflinger, White Mills, a descendant of the famous Wayne County glassmakers of a century ago, also will show his personal collection of paperweights and glass pieces made for the Prince of Wales and the Cuban Presidential Palace at the exhibit today and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. He will discuss old glass.

march 22, 1985: Gaslights gone from waverly house After 10 years, the Waverly Community House has bathed in the soft glow of gaslight. This week, the four gas lights, which illuminated the Waverly Community House for 10 years, were replaced with high pressure, electric sodium vapor lamps.

The change stemmed from not a desire to modernize the lighting along North Abington Road, but from an edict from the Pennsylvania Utilities Commission, according to Ronald Bray, Abington Twp. manager.

Bray said the Power Plant and the Industrial Fuel Act, which became law in 1978, prohibited the use of gas for outdoor lighting. The restriction was later amplified by a PUC order adopted in 1979.

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You might say that the old, the new and the young got together for this September, 1959 picture. The two-seater sulky at right has the traditional fringe on the top, but in lieu of a horse is being towed to the Waverly Community House’s antiques show by a motor scooter piloted

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mal program July 27 at 11 a.m. on the back lawn. Hedrick Belin, great grandson of founder Margaretta Belin, will welcome those in attendance. President emeritus of the Comm Board of Trustees, Chris Kane, will officially launch the year-long centennial celebration.

Immediately following the program, guests are invited

to tour the building and learn more about the rich history of the Waverly Community House. Several centennial exhibits will be on hand, including new and never before seen photographs of the Comm in its early years. An old-fashioned barbecue will take place at 1 p.m. and a walking tour of Waverly will begin at 2 p.m. Centennial T-shirts, notecards, pins

and other souvenirs will be available for sale. All events are free; to RSVP, contact Kathy at 570-586-8191, extension 2 or email Kathy@ waverlycomm.org.

To learn more about the Centennial Weekend events and The Waverly Community House, visit the Comm website at waverlycomm. org or check out its Facebook page.

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‘Embedded in the community’ WAVERLY TWP. — Standing as a testament to a century of tradition and togetherness, the Waverly Community House has served its community well since it was presented to the township by the Belin family in 1920.

Pat Atkins, who moved to Waverly as a child, fondly remembered her growing up years. Her memories included dances, summer activities and concerts.

“The Comm had a weekend of entertainment.

Everyone came out for it,” Atkins recalled. “It was like vaudeville. There were all kinds of acts that people did, comedy and music. I remember my sister dressed up like Phoebe Snow, and she sang. She had a beautiful voice. I also remember the Niles Brothers playing jazz. All three Niles brothers would sit at the piano and play together. It was amazing.”

Atkins married her husband John and lived in many places before returning to Waverly in 1973. They raised two sons, Carter and Timothy.

Timothy settled in the area and now serves on the board of the Comm.

Atkins served as chair of the antique show and the Comm’s House and Garden Show.

“The Comm has continued to be a vibrant part of the community. The Community house is beautiful and an asset to Waverly.

They have always kept it well, even in lean times.

The Comm has always been full of life.”

“Labor Day weekend was a big deal at the Comm with the tennis tournament. I remember watching the matches.

There was a bull roast put on by the church across from the Comm every

year. The meat would roast all day and the smells were wonderful.

By the time you got to the tennis courts you could smell it and you were dying. After the tournament, we’d go and get a wonderful roast beef dinner. The church made the food, and they still do it every year.”

The tennis courts were recently refurbished. The Belin Memorial Garden now flourishes in the place where paddle tennis courts were located.

Dorrance and Susan Belin of Waverly fondly remembered playing paddle tennis as well as other activities their family enjoyed. The Waverly Women’s Club meetings, Boy Scouts activities, bowling, roller skating and dances were all held at the Comm.

The Belins moved to Waverly in 1971, where Dorrance grew up. Dorrance was involved in fundraising and he and Susan served on the Comm’s board. They raised three sons: Hedrick, David and Daniel.

“Our boys were always at the Comm,” Susan shared. “They participated in holiday pageants and summer camps.”

“They had bowling parties. There were two lanes and no pin setters, so guys would have to manually set up the pins each time.” Dorrance added with a smile. “I went to Boy Scouts at the Comm. Our boys did too. Growing up, I spent a lot of time at the Comm. They had athletic facilities, and I remember walking up the hill from the Waverly school to go to gym class at the Comm.”

Hedrick, the Belin’s oldest son, recalls gym classes and birthday bowl-

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Dorrance and Susan Belin in their home in Waverly. The Belins are the third generation of their family to support and volunteer at the Comm. ing parties he attended as a child.

“I remember with one of the bowling lanes a trick would be to roll a gutter ball. It would pop out and take out the two pins on that side. It wasn’t an official bowling technique, but it worked at the Community House.”

The bowling lanes in the basement are gone now, but a preschool is in its place. Children still come to the Comm and JULIE JEFFERY MANWARREN / FOR ABINGTON SUBURBAN find a safe place to learn Pat Atkins of Waverly at the Waverly Community House on North Abington Road. and play.

Hedrick Belin now lives Pat Atkins is a previous board member and committee chairperson. in Washington, D.C. but enjoys visits home. His parents still live on the property that has been in the Belin family for generations.

“The Comm has been the center of the community in many different ways,” he shared. “It has always brought people together.”

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in the Comm called The Canteen.

“The Canteen is gone now, but I remember it sold penny candy,” he said. “Mrs. Van Fleet would be there to make sure we didn’t take too much candy. We spent days on the playground and summers attending the Comm’s summer camp. It’s not there anymore, but there was a little concrete pool that we enjoyed. The Comm was a great place for kids to gather.”

Hedrick shared it is important for the Comm to stay relevant while remaining true to its founding vision and values.

“It was one of the tenants set out by my greatgreat-grandparents to create this place, the Waverly Community House, to bring people together and unite people as well as teach philanthropy and civic engagement,” Hedrick said. “But we need to also understand that it is a shared responsibility of the community to ensure that it continues.

“The Comm is such a

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gift that has become a necessity,” Atkins said. “I really believe that maintaining and supporting the Comm is important for the generations that come after us. These children that are attending the Comm’s Summer Camp now will grow up and it will be their time to support and carry what others have worked so hard to preserve.”

“I think the building sets the tone,” Susan Belin shared. “It speaks of Waverly and tradition.”

The preservation of the building is important to the people of Waverly.

“Waverly is a vibrant

“The Comm is such a gift that has become a necessity.

I really believe that maintaining and supporting the Comm is important for the generations that come after us.”

Pat Atkins

community,” Dorrance shared. “The building tells those who come here, ‘this is a special place.’”

Generations come together at the Comm. Old mingle with young and generations of Waverly residents welcome new neighbors. Although new programs and events are planned, the heart of the Waverly Community House remains.

“My hope is that the DNA, the essence, the vision and the values of the Comm stay the same, even though the program offerings and physical imprint may change and evolve over time,” Hedrick Belin said. “It has only worked for the past hundred years because it’s embedded in the community and people have supported it. It will only continue to work if the community takes ownership of it. Lots of buildings can be used. But the people using this building are also building something greater. The Comm is a wonderful architectural structure, but at the end of the day it is the people inside the building who give it life.”

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Abington All Stars win championship

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the state tournament, which opened at Hermitage last CLARKS SUMMIT — It’s weekend. not a habit a team wants to Patel was working on a get into, but Abington Little no-hitter through four inLeague All Stars doesn’t nings but lost it on a leadoff mind being known as a team single by Owen Stretanski that stages comebacks late in the top of the fifth inin the game. ning. He finished the game Harshal Patel tossed a allowing the three runs complete game, Danny Frit- on two hits and five walks ch’s two-run base hit capped while striking out six.

“I did good (on the a four-run fifth inning and mound),” Patel said.

Abington battled back late to defeat Back Mountain, 6-3, “There’s a couple things I on July 15 to win the Section could have worked on but, overall, I think we did good.

5 Little League 9-11-year-old “My teammates executed championship at Ackerly (in the field), they made a Field.

The win put Abington in couple stops and basically

saved the game for me.”

Abington manager Bill Zalewski praised his pitcher’s performance, and he thought Patel’s body language late in the game helped him shut the door on Back Mountain.

“I thought (Patel) was very composed and stayed focused,” Zalewski said. “I mean, you could see at the end he was dancing a little bit, having fun on the mound.

That’s what it’s all about.”

Fritch started the game on the bench for Abington, not getting his first chance at the plate until the fourth inning.

His first plate appearance

resulted in a hit-by-pitch. His second time up in the fifth, however, put the game to rest.

Fritch ripped a ball to left field that gave the Back Mountain outfielder trouble.

He ended up on second base while Matt Boyd and Ben Walsh scored, extending the Abington lead to the eventual final, 6-3.

“It felt good because I just gave my team two extra insurance runs,” Fritch said.

“I knew that it got through the infield but when the outfielder missed it, I started booking it to second base.”

After jumping out to an early 2-0 lead, Abington looked

to lean on Patel’s right arm to lead it. It worked for four innings, but Back Mountain finally broke through with three runs in the fifth inning to take the lead.

Andrew Chapple pushed Back Mountain into the lead when he doubled to left field to drive in two runs. He was thrown out at third base trying to stretch it into a triple, ending any further threat.

The play gave Abington two chances to bat while down, something the team has had to do a lot lately.

“We’ve been down in the last four games we’ve played and came back,” Zalewski

said. “They’ve been tested and that’s a good attribute to their character and how they pull for each other and how they want it for each other.”

Evan Gonzalez and Reese Zalewski did their jobs atop the Abington lineup. They reached base three times combined and each scored on Patel’s ground ball in the first.

After giving up the two runs early, Back Mountain’s Scott Egbert settled in and worked his way through the Abington lineup. He pitched four innings and only allowed the two runs. He also drew two walks at the plate as the team’s leadoff hitter.

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Abington players run with the championship banner after defeating Back Mountain to win the Section 5 9-11 Little League championship game at Ackerly Field in Glenburn Twp. on Monday, July 15.

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Abington’s Noah Kayal connects on a hit during the Abington’s Seamus Kelly scores a run in the fifth inning Abington catcher Teddy Pietryka hugs coach Bill Section 5 9-11 Little League championship game during the Section 5 9-11 Little League championship Zalewski after Abington defeated Back Mountain to against Back Mountain at Ackerly Field. game against Back Mountain. win the Section 5 9-11 Little League championship game at Ackerly Field in Glenburn Twp. on Monday, July 15.

CHRISTOPHER DOLAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER CHRISTOPHER DOLAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Abington players run with the championship banner CHRISTOPHER DOLAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER after defeating Back Mountain to win the Section 5 Abington’s Ben Walsh eyes a catch during the Section 9-11 Little League championship game at Ackerly 5 9-11 Little League championship game against Back Abington shortstop Reese Zalewski is all smiles as he Field in Glenburn Twp. on Monday, July 15.

Mountain. runs off the field.

CLIPBOARD Baseball: The Sandlot’s eighth annual Swing Into Fall baseball and softball camp will be Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m., and Saturdays, 9:30-11 a.m., from July 30 to Aug. 17 for boys and girls ages 5-14. Cost is $125.

To register: CDD027@aol.com or 570-445-1155.

■ The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders will host a summer camp Aug. 6-8 at PNC Field for ages 6-14. Additional information: Robby Judge, rjudge@ swbrailriders.com or 570-5584612.

■ Maximum Impact Sports Training in Wilkes-Barre is accepting registrations for a call list for its 9U/10U team. Players must be 9 years old or younger as of May 1, 2019. To register: 570-822-1134.

Basketball: The University of Scranton women’s basketball team will host an ID Clinic Aug. 17 from noon to 4 p.m. at the John Long Center for players entering grades 9-12. Cost

is $75. Additional information: Nick DiPillo, 570-941-7440 or nicholas.dipillo@scranton.edu.

Field hockey: Registration is open for the Abington Youth Field Hockey Rec. League for girls entering grades 3-6. To register or for more information: Michelle LaCoe, 570-8519492.

Golf: Newton Recreation Center Annual Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, Aug. 17 at Stone Hedge Golf Course in Tunkhannock Township. Noon shotgun start. Lunch on course.

Dinner and prizes at 5:30 p.m.

Cost is $90 per player.

To sign up or for more info, email newtonreccenter@gmail. com or call 570-586-7808. The tournament benefits building maintenance and programs at Newton Recreation Center.

■ The University of Scranton men’s basketball team will hold its 18th annual Golf Classic on Sept. 6 at Glen Oak Country Club.

Registration will be at 9:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10:30. Cost is $150 per player. Additional information: Carl Danzig, 570-941-7478 or carl. danzig@scranton.edu; or Ryan Van Zelst, 570-941-7252 or ryan.vanzelst@scranton.edu.

■ The Greater Scranton YMCA will host the Inaugural Harry McGrath Memorial Golf Tournament and Dinner Celebration Friday, Sept. 20, 1:30 p.m. at Glen Oak Country Club, 250 Oakford Road, Clarks Summit. Registration begins at 10 a.m. A dinner celebration will begin with cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m. Entertainment will be provided

by Black Tie Stereo. For more info or to register, visit conta. cc/2OvkDTO or contact Betsy McGrath Ardizoni at 570-7686118.

Lacrosse: The University of Scranton women’s lacrosse team will host an ID clinic Aug. 4, 3-6 p.m., at Weiss Field for

girls entering grades 9-12. Cost is $75. Additional information: Chrissy Trescavage. christina.trescavage@scranton.edu.

Soccer: A youth soccer camp will run Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Elite Gamespeed in Scranton through July for ages 4-12.

■ Alumni of the Abington Heights High School soccer program are invited to participate in the third annual alumni game and fundraiser for Friends of Abington Heights Soccer. The game will be held Saturday, July 27, 5 p.m. at Hillside Park. Registration starts at 4 p.m. Cost is $20.

Following the game will be a party on the patio at Summit Cigar Bar and Lounge from 7-9 p.m. Visit the Facebook event page for more information.

Softball: NEPA Wolfpack 16U and 18U travel teams will hold tryouts July 28, 6-8 p.m., at North Pocono Intermediate School, 701 Church St., Mos-

cow. Additional information: Rob Leuthe (18U), 570-8517988; or Shawn Hawley (16U), 570-702-1549.

■ Stripes & Strikes will hold travel softball tryouts July 30, 6-8 p.m. at the Kislan Softball Complex, 90 Sophia Coxe Drive, Drifton, for ages 10U-19U. Additional information: Vince, 570-233-3925, vince11@ptd. net, or stripesandstrikessoftball. com.

■ Valley Venom travel softball will hold tryouts for the 2019 fall/2020 summer season on Aug. 3 and 4, 5-7 p.m., and Aug. 5 and 6, 6-8 p.m. for all divisions 10U and up. Team Coleman 18U tryouts will be July 27, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All tryouts to be held at Swansee Field, 1451 Columbus Ave., Blakely. Additional information: visit the team’s Facebook page.

■ Steamtown Maulers will hold 16U tryouts Aug. 3 and 4, 2-4 p.m., at Marvine Dutch Gap Little League, Wells Street in

Scranton. Additional information: Jeff Lee, 570-406-2381.

■ Applications are available for Leighton Sunday Morning Fall softball league which will begin Aug. 18. Deadline to register is Aug. 11. Additional information: John Leighton, 570430-8437.

IN HISTORY

30 years ago: Joe Nally had three hits, three runs and three RBIs for Abington in a 15-4 win over Lackawanna in CSBL. 20 years ago: Kevin Langan threw a no-hitter for Abington in a 14-0 win over Carbino Club in District 17 Senior League baseball.

10 years ago: Winning pitcher Dan Timlin had two hits, including a home run, for Abington National in a 14-0 win over Connell Park in District 17 Little League baseball.

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WAVERLY COMM CENTENNIAL

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THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2019

TERI LYON | SUBURBAN FAMILY

Heartbeat of the Comm “Families are the heartbeat of the Comm.”

Maria Wilson says those words with pride. For 15 years she has been executive director of the Waverly Community House, affectionately called “the Comm” by the locals. This year, Wilson is proud to celebrate the Comm’s 100th birthday, and has no doubt that the families who love the Comm as she does are just as proud to celebrate with her.

“The Comm has seen generations of families pass through its doors since it was founded in 1919,” Wilson said, noting that tens of thousands from the Abingtons and beyond have benefitted from the community house “as it extended its reach with programs and activities with wide appeal.”

“The Comm exists to serve individuals and families of all ages – from birth to senior years,” Wilson said. “The Comm has seen children as they are strolled to the playground by their parents participate in tots and toddler programs, children’s programs, after school programs, Comm Camp and as they volunteer while parents participate in special events as volunteers, participate in athletics and as their schedules change, engage in fellowship with friends as club members and recreational groups.”

A few stand-out moments from the Comm’s early days include: 1920s: Building a playground that was one of the few resources of its kind in the region.

1938: Continuing to promote family literacy by reorganizing the Community House Library and introducing Family Story Hour, one of the few offerings of its kind locally.

WWII: Promoting a sense of common purpose in the “Give a Book to our Fighting Men” program.

1940s and ’50s: Promoting family recreation with family tennis tournaments that included parent/child partnerships.

Wilson said the Comm is committed to “helping families work” and has done so over the years in many ways, from offering the first early childhood education kindergarten in Lackawanna County to its present Children’s Interactive Learning Center and after school programs for working families.

And Comm families are very grateful.

“I have seen and heard so many different reactions over the years but most share two things in common: surprise and gratitude,” Wilson said.

“Everything from ‘I love the Comm,’ to ‘I love the After

School Program. … and Comm Camp,’ ... to surprise that so much is offered under one room.

“Newcomers are especially surprised that so much is offered here, locally, in their backyard. The Comm is full of laughter and chatter every day. It is an uplifting experience for all who enter.”

Wilson noted that families have not only participated in the Comm’s programs but also have volunteered together.

“Grandparents, parents, children have volunteered to work at our fundraising events, work on the grounds, create wreaths, and assist with seasonal family recreational activities. Many parents look forward to introducing their children to the notion of community service through our Student Volunteer registry and through volunteering at the Comm,” Wilson said.

As for the future, Wilson said the Comm is in the process of developing its Children’s Interactive Learning Center which includes the CommKids After School Program and Center for Children with Sensory Sensitivity challenges.

“Our goal is for the Comm to be a one-stop destination for individuals and families of all ages and interests through innovative programs and recreational

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At age 100, the Comm’s “heartbeat” is strong.

Teri Lyon is a mom, grandmom and freelance writer who lives in Glenburn Township with her cat.

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Around the towns

THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2019

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JoshuA ArP | GREEN SCENE

Travel like a municipal arborist If you are like me, you are planning to try to squeeze one more jaunt to the beach, the mountains, or the downtown this summer. If you travel like an arborist, you’ll be looking for some trees or diseases that aren’t common at home, and you might also be looking for some tree-care practices that aren’t common at home.

If I could get my readers to start traveling like an arborist, that would be good.

But if I could get my readers to start traveling like a municipal arborist, that would be great.

How does a municipal arborist travel? Yes, like any arborist, a municipal arborist sees and thinks about trees. But a municipal arborist also thinks about how people mix and how and people and trees mix.

Recently I read about the work of Harvard social scientist Raj Chetty. Chetty and

others have demonstrated that certain U. S. geographical locales have predictable outcomes for the economic advancement of children who grow up there.

As far as I can tell, Chetty’s insights have nothing directly to do with natural geographic features. Instead, they have to do with the way people mix in those locations. But this is no surprise to a municipal arborist.

From a “people-mix”—or municipal—perspective, municipal arborists (and to a large degree everyone else) already know the implications of the term “leafy suburbs.” In other words, some locations have better qualities of life than others, and community trees are central to those better places.

So if I had my wish, whether they go around their town or around the world, I want my readers to see this. I want my read-

ers to see that community leaves don’t only build quality suburbs, they build quality communities. So on a vacation trip to the beach, mountains, or city, readers with a municipal eye will see some of the same things.

From a small, north-country town like Glen Arbor, Michigan (population 855) to a larger Florida beach city like Naples (population 21,948), even though the street trees change from red mulberries to royal palms, in both cases, the trees announce a welcome beyond mere commerce.

But look closer; it’s not just trees. Each year, more than 1,000 volunteers in Charlevoix, Michigan plant five miles of bright flowering petunias (more than 1,200 flats) along the sidewalks of its main thoroughfare. So the people-mixing ingredients surpass trees and include public landscaping and

hardscaping. Yes, it takes a sidewalk to mark a “tree lawn,” and to invite people outdoors to mix socially and commercially. Subtract the grass, the trees, or the sidewalks, and you have a completely different feel.

As I look around, the best old and new neighborhoods have all three ingredients.

A municipal arborist knows the best people-mixing ingredients don’t just happen. It takes community vision, funding, implementation, maintenance and enforcement to bring the park-like feel to our residential and commercial neighborhoods. And I’d like my traveling readers to catch that vision.

Joshua Arp is an ISAcertified municipal specialist, Clarks Summit’s municipal arborist and an operator of an organic lawn and landscape maintenance business. Reach him at josarhuap@aol.com.

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A revitalization project in Grand Rapids, Michigan includes both tree and sidewalk installation.

MArIAh Fredenburg | CLARkS SummIt uNIvERSIty NotES

Flexible education S. ABINGTON TWP. — active group discussion Seminary (BBS). She Clarks Summit Univerevery week,” he continalso has a full-time job at sity, (CSU), in its commit- ues, citing this intention- CSU, which means learnment to advancing online al building of personal ing online is the only opprograms, hired Erica interaction between tion for continuing her Young, a Scott Township peers and instructors as education. native, as execuone element that “It has been so convetive director of sets CSU online nient and flexible to fit online education. programs apart around my already-crazy Young was from independent- work and ministry schedfirst hired at study-style courses ule,” Seboe says.

CSU in 2009, and offered elsewhere.

She has a long-term in five years, Young plans to goal of serving in fullshe advanced expand offerings time ministry. She views Young to director of and help CSU’s the MA as a bridge educational technology. culture show even more between her bachelor’s She was most recently strongly through the degree in communicathe lead instructional online environment, entions-writing from CSU designer for digital suring online students and her long-term career, initiatives at Purdue benefit from the mentor- because it helps develop University and adjunct ing on-campus students her thinking for writing. instructor for Purdue’s receive.

Seboe has been imBrian Lamb School of She appreciates how pressed with CSU’s onCommunication. both CSU’s online and line classes and says her She earned her underon-campus programs professors have shown graduate degree from share a unique an “exceptional Penn State University outcome. mastery of both and her Master of Sci“It provides the content and in ence in education in students with a teaching in an onlearning design and framework for line format.” technology from Purdue how to think,” “Even in an University. she says. “It online class, the “Having her [Young] in helps people to professor was this cabinet-level position develop not just able to cultivate a Seboe will ensure that we what they know community atmoproduce excellent online but who they are. sphere through the education—the best In other words, it helps online format,” she says. possible classes taught by students not only build “There are many things the best possible teachers knowledge but character that can get in the way of in the best possible as well.” pursuing a higher educaway for each student,” CSU’s online programs tion, but in my case, the says Dr. Jim Lytle, CSU include high school benefits of a CSU online president. dual enrollment, four degree (convenience, Dr. Bill Higley, vice associate degrees, seven immediate application, president for academbachelor’s degrees future ministry preparaics, agrees. He described including degree tion, to name a few) far Young’s hire as “a key completion, four master’s outweigh the cons.” component of growing degrees with various [the university’s] online concentrations and six More info program.” seminary degrees.

Higley believes CSU’s Haley Seboe of For more information online programs offer Tunkhannock is working about Clarks Summit uniflexibility for the busy toward her Master of versity’s online education, adult learner. visit ClarksSummitu.edu/ Arts in biblical apologetonline.

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Clarks Summit youth participates in 4-H Regional Fashion Revue SCRANTON — Ella Wilson of Clarks Summit is among seven Lackawanna County 4-H textile science members who recently competed in the regional 4-H fashion revue in Mehoopany.

Thirty-eight members from Lackawanna, Susquehanna, Bradford, Sullivan, Tioga and Wyoming counties were judged with their garments based on appear-

ance, fit, design, fashion and construction techniques. In addition, participants attended workshops on modeling and making lotions and upcycled T-shirt bags.

The day concluded with a fashion show and awards p r e s e n t a t i o n . Wi l s o n earned an honorable ribbon in the Junior Wearable, Year 1 division.

The 4-H textile science

program is sponsored by Penn State Extension. It teaches youth ages 8-18 clothing construction skills, self-esteem enhancement techniques, poise and confidence.

To learn more about the 4-H program or to volunteer to become an adult leader, call Penn State Extension in Lackawanna County at 570-963-6842.

Keystone College to host Jazz Night LA PLUME — Keystone College invites the community to the 2019 Jazz Night at the Eckel Family Pavilion Sunday, July 28 at 7 p.m.

Admission to the family friendly event is free.

The KC Jazz Ensemble will present a 90-minute concert. Seating will be available, but guests can also

bring lawn chairs and blankets along with games such as Frisbee. The event is meant to be a summer backyard party type atmosphere.

In addition to the music, it will include: ■ food and beverages available for purchase including beer and wine for those over 21

■ free s’mores for any kids in attendance ■ wine tasting from local vineyards For more information, email music@keystone.edu, call 570-945-8599 or visit bit. ly/2GoFEMW. The event is sponsored by the Kukuchka family of Tunkhannock.

We will miss Ed at our writ- for most of that time. Not ers’ group and as a friend. knowing when he would get leave, she booked four wedremembering ding dates and waited. nancy Ford On the fourth date, a teleThe woman I admire was gram arrived: “Behold! The honored at a memorial serbridegroom cometh.”

They married and left for vice last week. I met Nancy Mountain Home Base in IdaFord through her husband ho. She was soon alone in IdaPaul when he joined our ho as he was sent into active writers’ group. duty. Never one to indulge in Paul wrote memoirs and, self-pity, Nancy became the through those memoirs, we executive secretary to the learned about Nancy. Paul commander of the Air Force was a man of calm, quiet heroism; Nancy was a wom- Base, an important role.

Even in a new marriage an with the same qualities. and miles from family, NanHis bravery in a B-29 durcy was given an outstanding ing the Korean War was performance commendamatched by her bravery in tion. keeping life going at home, I believe, knowing her never knowing what could positive and capable nature, happen. She met Paul, they courted for three years, with that she was outstanding in all she did, but never sought half a world between them

any praise.

She loved to travel; she was an expert quilter. Paul disliked technology, so Nancy mastered it, transcribing his stories. She loved a good adventure, showing her family how full life could be.

Meeting Paul first, we could easily tell that he respected and loved his wife.

Meeting Nancy later, it was again easy to see that Nancy met life’s difficulties and happy times with enthusiasm, love and grace.

I am grateful that people like Ed and Nancy have come into my life, and I am grateful for The Gathering Place where I got to know them both. I hope that The Gathering Place continues to help other people connect, learn and enjoy together.

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Remembering two heroes CLARKS SUMMIT — My column this month is about one man and one woman. We are winding down our summer schedule at The Gathering Place, so I have room to write about these two people who are heroes to me.

But first, the schedule for August: ■ Master Gardener Nicole McGeehan will come to The Gathering Place on Aug. 6 at noon to instruct on how to preserve your vegetables and fruits.

■ We have Memory Café for people with memory loss and their caregivers to have coffee and socialize with others Aug. 9 and 23 at 10 a.m.

■ Concluding summer are two trips to Glimmerglass Opera in Cooperstown, New York, sponsored by Jean

and Gene Stark, with “La Traviata” on Aug. 13 and “Showboat” on the 20th. The Starks provide the busses, lunch and a talk with the show’s director.

Glimmerglass is a friendly venue that lets everyone get up close and personal with great opera.

Visit our website at gatheringplacecs.org to learn more.

Watch for our fall catalog in late August. We have a full offering of classes, hopefully something for everyone.

remembering ed Cole The man whom I admire passed away in May. I first met Ed Cole when he joined our writers’ group at The Gathering Place. He

was quiet, had a twinkle in his eye and was writing a children’s book featuring a loveable chipmunk.

As time passed, I learned Ed Cole had many other talents. His writing progressed to two novels, one about Canadian wilderness, the other about Wild Duck, a lawman in the modern West.

Ed built a dulcimer and played unique, wonderful music. He wrote a blog and was a frequent contributor of letters to the editor.

A fellow writer said Ed had “determined excellence” in his writing, and I believe he had the same excellence in all areas of his life. He stated his opinions clearly, with a touch of wry humor.

He was intelligent, wellinformed and a gentleman.

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Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center (VREC) in South Abington Township recently donated five pet oxygen mask kits to the Scranton Police Department’s K9 Unit. The kits will be added to K9 patrol cars to ensure the working dog – or any pets who require oxygen – will receive it quickly and effectively. Each kit contains three specially-designed masks which are fitted with a rubber seal to ensure the pet’s snout fits snugly. Unlike human masks, these masks accommodate the unique facial structure of cats and dogs which helps deliver the oxygen to pets quicker. The donated kits also contain tubing to connect a mask to an oxygen source and a guide on use and the proper amount of oxygen to administer based on the size of the animal.

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$25-$40

Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel 700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton

SEE FULL LISTING OF ARTISTS AND CONCERT SCHEDULE ONLINE

DOORS OPEN 1 HOUR BEFORE SHOW

www.ScrantonJazzFestival.org BOX OFFICE 570.575.5282