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Gigi Sabatini lifts weights at the Crossfit box where she trains. Crossfit Vertex in Olyphant is a home away from home for the Abington Heights sophomore who spends at least five days a week there preparing for the International Crossfit Games.
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Abington Heights sophomore Gigi Sabatini competes in International Crossfit Games
Gigi Sabatini of Dalton is one to division. watch. This year, she has her eyes on The 15-year-old sophomore at the prize: getting on the podium at Abington Heights has excelled at this year’s International CrossFit almost everything she’s tried. PiaGames. no lessons resulted in her winning “I love competing,” Sabatini competitions and playing at Carnsaid. “I’ve been competing since I egie Hall. Competwas little. ... I was ing in gymnastics raised to think like Follow Gigi launched her to an athlete. I listen Online leader boards for level 10. She rethe 2019 Reebok CrossFit to my body. Everycently placed third Games will show Sabatithing from how I on the vault at train, my recovery ni’s progress over the four states. Track and and even my diet is days of competition, Aug. field with Abingimportant.” 1-4. Visit bit.ly/2YeVZPa ton Heights found Sabatini began to follow along. her racing to first preparing for this place in the 400 year’s games when meters, the 800 meters and the 4 x they ended last year. She trains 800 relay this past spring. five days a week at CrossFit VerAnd Sabitini is just getting tex in Olyphant. Another member started. of CrossFit Vertex, Paige SemenTaking up CrossFit to augment za, is competing at the games this her gymnastics and track training year in the elite division for ages in 2017, Sabatini found she had a 18 and up. knack for that, too. After less than Semenza and Sabatini plan to a year in CrossFit, Sabatini ranked travel with family and friends JULIE JEFFERY MANwARREN / FOR ABINGtON SUBURBAN eighth out of 200 in the CrossFit from the CrossFit community to Qualifier in 2018 and ended up the 2019 Reebok CrossFit Games. Gigi Sabatini is rising to the top in Crossfit competion. She will ranking fifth in the world at the compete at the 2019 Reebok Crossfit Games in Wisconsin on Reebok CrossFit Games for her age August 1-3. Please see Games, Page 10
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Remembering 1954
CLARKS SUMMIT — Members of the Clarks Summit High School Class of 1954 held their 65th anniversary reunion on July 20 at the home of classmate Sue Menning Colombo and her husband Frank “Butch” Colombo. The class had 80 members and the school was located on East Grove Street at the current site of the Abington Heights Administration Building. The school was later replaced by Abington Heights High School. “I played football in high school,” said John Radkiewicz of Clarks Summit. “Our class was one of the friendliest and closest classes. We have had reunions off and on for many years.” Radkiewicz owned and operated Floral Haven Greenhouses in Chinchilla. “I was a cheerleader and also
remember the Comet review,” said Sue Menning Colombo of Dalton. “Some classes were held in the main building and others in the annex next door. After school, I walked to Depot Street to get a vanilla ice cream cone at Hill’s Store.” She and her husband started Interstate Safety Services which manufactures concrete median barriers. “I sat in front of Bill Richards in class,” said Carol Stoodley Richards of Fleetville. “One day he asked me on a date, but I wouldn’t go. We dated our senior year and were married after college.” She was a microbiologist in a lab in Syracuse, New York. “I played the piano,” said Russ Captor of Shelton, Connecticut. Please see 1954, Page 4
In a single afternoon, I found love and heartbreak. But that’s nothing new. It happens every time I venture to the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter in South Abington Township. And my visit there on Saturday in honor of today, DOGust 1, the universal birthday for shelter dogs, was no exception. I’ve always wanted a dog and would love to adopt one, but my schedule and housing situation aren’t conducive to pet ownership. Although many of the shelter dogs probably experienced neglect and other forms of abuse in the past, they have so much love and affection to offer their future forever families. I met eight dogs on Saturday, fell in love with each one and wished I could take all of them home with me. I couldn’t take any of them home, hence the heartbreak. But I took pictures, to introduce them to readers. Perhaps someone else will fall in love, too – someone who can give one of these pups the best DOGust present ever: adoption into a loving home. Meet my eight new friends, all of whom were adoptable, as of Saturday:
Bertha is a 10-year-old Chihuahua mix with a short coat. After meeting her, I would describe her in two words: short and sweet. Despite being a bit on the plump side, she’s energetic and playful, but also a snuggler.
Carmone, the first dog I met on Saturday, has been at the shelter longer than any other current canine resident. According to his kennel card, the 4-year-old Rottweiler mix is good at walking on a leash and knows how to sit, shake, kiss, catch and stay. He loves to snuggle and play fetch. He would do best in a home with no other animals. Please see Dogs, Page 10
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At the 65th anniversary reunion of the Clarks Summit High School Class of 1954, from left, first row: Bill Davis, Ruth Mary Nyhart Grossarth, Carol Stoodley Richards, Sue Menning Colombo, Rose Marie Yuhas Dudas, Barb Purcell Goodwich, Charlene Williams Hoover, Frank Rider, John Radkiewicz and John Menning. Second row: Bill Speare, Rick Lewis, Paul Sherlock, Bill Richards, George Yarns, Tom Pervical, Russ Captor, Dave Menichiello and Jim Scott.
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COMMUNIty CAlENDAR UPCOMING 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. 8 Fishers: Weasels of the Wild: Thursday, Aug. 8, 7:30 p.m. at Lackawanna State Park. The Pennsylvania Game Commission will present a program on the fisher as part of its summer wildlife educational series. Information and Education Supervisor William Williams will describe the recovery of fisher populations in Pennsylvania and explain the ecology, behavior and management of this secretive predator. Admission is free. Registration is required and can be made by calling 570-945-7110. 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 others. Free. For more information, visit gatheringplacecs.org or call 570-575-0384. AUG. 10 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
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570-587-3206 or email countrysideoffice@yahoo.com by Sunday, Aug. 4. AUG. 13 & 20 Bus Trips to Glimmerglass Opera: Two bus trips to Glimmerglass Opera in Cooperstown, New York will take place in August. Tuesday, Aug. 13 will feature ‘La Traviata’ and Tuesday, Aug. 20 will present ‘Showboat.’ The trips are sponsored by Jean and Gene Starke. A fee of $95 will include bus transportation, lunch, opera tickets and a meeting with the show’s artistic director. For more information, call 570-881-7612, visit gatheringplacecs.org or email Sean at ssansevere@glimmerglass. org to make reservations. 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. For more info or to register, visit conta. cc/2OvkDTO or contact Betsy McGrath Ardizoni at 570-768-6118.
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Lakeside Wednesday Concerts series: Free, outdoor concerts will be presented every WednesTHE VOICE OF day through August, 6-8 THE ABINGTONS p.m. at Hillside Park. The remaining lineup is A publication of Timesas follows: Aug. 7: East Shamrock Community Coast Trio; Aug. 14: PresNewspaper Group bybop Quintet; Aug. 21 149 Penn Ave (Kids’ Night): The WanaScranton, PA 18503 bees; Aug. 28: Friends of Phone: 570-348-9185 the Gypsy with Senator Fax: 570-207-3448 John Blake. For more suburbanweekly@ information, visit hillsidetimesshamrock.com park.net or the Hillside abingtonsuburban.com Park Facebook page. Abington Heights Managing Editor Class of 1969 reunion: Elizabeth Baumeister The committee is seeking 570-348-9185, ext. 3492 contact information ebaumeister including telephone, @timesshamrock.com e-mail and residential address, along with any Editor other pertinent informaChristopher M. Cornell 570-348-9185, ext. 5414 tion, for those interested in ccornell@timesshamrock.com a 50th reunion this year. Email your info or quesAdvertising Manager tions to: khick07@comcast. Alice Manley net or call 570-881-3186. 570-348-9100, ext. 9285 Community garden amanley volunteers sought: This @timesshamrock.com season’s Waverly Community Garden continues to Advertising Account share fresh produce with Executive local food pantries and othCali Nataloni er programs. Anyone 570-348-9100, ext. 5458 interested in volunteering cnataloni to help with the garden @timesshamrock.com can sign up on the its Facebook page at bit. Photographer ly/2KzuhBi. Emma Black State Rep. Outreach: A eblack@timesshamrock.com staff member from state 570-348-9100, ext. 5447 Rep. Marty Flynn’s office Staff Writer will provide outreach assisClayton Over tance from 9 a.m. to noon cover@timesshamrock.com on the third Wednesday of 570-348-9100, ext. 5363 the month, alternating between the Clarks Green Contributors Borough Building, 104 N. Joshua Arp Abington Road and the Teri Lyon South Abington Township Julie Jeffery Manwarren Building’s second-floor Linda Scott meeting room, 104 Shady Lane Road in Chinchilla. The Abington Suburban Flynn’s staff can help welcomes all photos and with PennDOT paperwork, submissions. There is no charge for publication, but all LIHEAP winter heating photos and submissions run assistance, unemployment compensation, workers’ on a “space available” compensation, PACE/ basis. The editor reserves PACENET prescriptionthe right to reject any or all drug coverage, unclaimed submissions. Deadline for submissions is property searches and any by noon the Friday before other state-related matter. publication date. Call 570-342-4348 for more Opinions of independent information. columnists do not necesReach the Suburban: 570sarily reflect those of the 348-9185; suburbanweekly@ Abington Suburban staff. timesshamrock.com
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Baked goods booth volunteers gathered under their tent at the 2018 Our Lady of the Snows Country Bazaar. This year’s event will be held Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 1-3 on the grounds of the Church of St. Benedict in Newton Twp.
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Our Lady of the Snows Country Bazaar kicks off tonight in Newton Township by VAlARIE ClARk FOR THE ABINGTON SuBuRBAN
NEWTON TWP. — It’s often been said that happiness is homemade. If you’re looking for proof positive of this adage, look no further than Our Lady of the Snows Country Bazaar, to be held on the grounds of the Church of St. Benedict Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 1-3. As the Bazaar marks its 27th year, it promises an energizing three days of entertainment, including a number of new games and activities for the young and young-at-heart. Best of all, it’s all homemade – from baked goods and homemade festival food prepared by volunteers, to games and basket raffles orchestrated by parishioners. Even the music is from local musicians. Opening the Bazaar on Thursday night is the live music of Paul Labelle and The Exact Change Band, a musical institution of northeast Pennsylvania for more than two decades. Brian Sarafinko and Mace in Dickson, a rock group from Clarks Summit, headlines Friday night. Taking the stage Saturday evening is Black Tie Stereo, featuring Our Lady of the Snow’s own Stephen Murphy, who also serves as director of liturgical music for the parish. Two new activities will make their debut at the Bazaar this year. A cornhole game with boards – yes, handmade by Our Lady of
the Snows parishioners –will offer summer fun as teams play off for a grand prize at the end of the Bazaar. Looking to post pics of you and your friends at the Bazaar? Head over to the homegrown photo booth to capture and share your photo memories. Back by popular demand is face-painting from the gifted hands of parishioner Faith Bennett, whose artistic talents don’t disappoint. A tent full of bountiful baskets – a longstanding tradition of the Bazaar – will feature dozens of creative basket raffles. And then there’s the food. Whether you’re craving the signature roast beef sandwich, Old Forge pizza, wings, grill food or potato pancakes, there’s something for every appetite. The dessert booth is not to be missed. The decorated sweets of Amy Shea, a former parishioner who drives her baked goods in straight from Paramus, New Jersey, sell out quickly. If all of that isn’t quite enough, there’s the Bargain Barn, antiques booth, book and plant sale, games of chance and, of course, bingo. The Bazaar is held from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and offers free shuttle bus rides from Red Barn Village on Newton Ransom Boulevard for easy parking. Co-chairing this year’s
Baked goods booth volunteers Donna Coleman and Patricia Lawrence pause for a photo at last year’s bazaar.
It takes an army of volunteers to present the annual Country Bazaar at the Church of St. Benedict. At last year’s fried dough booth, from left: Mark Taffera, Carl Schuster and Robbie and Jacquelin Hunt.
If you go What: Our Lady of the Snows 27th annual Country Bazaar When: Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 1-3, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Where: Church of St. Benedict., 1849 Newton Ransom Blvd., Newton Twp.; parking available at Red Barn Village on Newton Ransom Boulevard with free shuttle service to the church grounds. More info: visit olsparish.net. Bazaar are Donna Coleman, Steve Kopko and Lisa Imbriaco. Pastoral staff includes Msgr. Joseph G. Quinn, pas-
tor, Donna Arnold and Dorothy Lynott. For any additional information, visit olsparish.net.
COURt NOtES MARRIAGE LICENSES ■ Kathleen Elizabeth Connors and Justin Pawlak Monito, both of Clarks Summit. ■ Robert Lewis Campbell and Lorna Lee Yerger, both of South Abington Twp. PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS ■ Timothy R. Morris, Lackawanna County, to Mark Stanchak and Stephanie C. Roman, Lackawanna County; a property at 1657 Summit Lake Road, Newton Twp., for $169,000. ■ Dixell Realty LLC, Clarks Summit, to RSK Holdings LLC, Dallas; a property in Clarks Summit for $600,000. ■ Robert and Rosalie Hoban, Clarks Green, to Marcy Antinnes Curra and John C. Lounsbery; a property at 238 E. Grove St., Clarks Green, for $126,000. ■ Charles J. Copley III to Colleen Macasevich; a property at 400 Clark St., Clarks Green, for $178,000. ■ Svetlana Korpusova, Staten Island, N.Y., to Paul and Geralyn Vercerkauskas, Clarks Green; a property at 1024 S. Webster Ave., Scranton, for $25,000. ■ Peter M. Sr. and Debra M. Rosencrans to Cartus Financial Corp.; a property at 127 Rock Ridge Drive, South Abington Twp., for $760,000. ■ Cartus Financial Corp. to Cory J. and Julie A. Spangenberg; a property at 127 Rock Ridge Drive, South Abington Twp., for $760,000. ■ HB Homes LLC, Smithfield, R.I., to J&E Colorado Holdings LLC, South Abington Twp.; a property at 61 E. Parker St., Scranton, for $83,500. ■ Chad P. Walker, Clarks Summit, to Robert J. and Michele Conaboy McGrath, Dunmore; a property at 1204 Merion Circle, Clarks Summit, for $317,500.
■ Anna Rae Kleg, Waverly Twp., to Michael and Betty J. Marino, Clarks Green; a property at 900 Violet Terrace, Waverly Twp., for $215,000. ■ Liddic Enterprises LLC, Clarks Summit, to Grayson Capital LLC, Clarks Green; a property at 1254-1256-1258 S. Sixth Ave., Taylor, for $88,000. ■ Feng Qian and Jing Deng, Lackawanna County, to Deborah Budash, Lackawanna County; a property at 101 Parkland Drive, South Abington Twp., for $156,000. ■ Keith W. Eckel, Newton Twp., to Donald Green, Newton Twp.; a property in Newton Twp. for $90,000. ■ David C. Hartung, Ransom Twp., to Dalton Dean Robyn LaCoe, Ransom Twp.; a property at 2531 Bald Mountain Road, Newton Twp., for $165,000. ■ Frank J. and Helen Conslato, Clarks Summit, to Kelly A. Burkhart, Scott Twp.; a property at 613 Gladiola Drive, Clarks Summit, for $270,000. ■ Scott and Maureen Spatt, Lackawanna County, to Hitesh Kumar and Truptiben Patel, Pennsylvania; a property at 103 Pine View Circle, Clarks Green, for $395,000. ■ Richard McMasters, also known as Richard B. McMasters, and Patricia McMasters, also known as Patricia A. McMasters, Clarks Summit, to Alfonso Jaramillo and Helvecia Jaramillo, Clarks Summit, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship; two parcels in Clarks Summit for $257,050. DIVORCES SOUGHT ■ Christopher Shimko, Scott Twp., v. Tina Shimko, McGregor, Minn.; married on July 7, 2007, in Sand Lake, Wis.; pro se. ■ Richard Reid, Clarks Summit, v. Mary Elizabeth Reid, Clarks Summit; married March
13, 2003; David W. Harris III, attorney. STATE TAX LIENS ■ AJ’s Mechanical Services LLC, 111 Lily Lake Road, P.O. Box 195, Dalton; $4,123.15. ■ First Financial Investments Inc., 116 N. State St., floor one, Clarks Summit; $1,617.87. ■ Cosmos Development Co. Inc., 135 Burcher Ave., South Abington Twp.; $4,529.23. ■ Spoc Technologies Inc., 1637 Beaver Pond Road, Clarks Summit; $1,909.47. ■ Kyoto 570 LLC, 1000 S. State St., Clarks Summit; $5,219.97. ■ A Z Receivables Management LLC, 1325 Huntington Lane, Dalton; $2,004.62.
FEDERAL TAX LIENS ■ Philip Goldstein and Sharon A. Mazales, 626 Carnation Drive, Clarks Summit; $9,897.94. ■ Robert W. Goldate, doing business as R W Goldate Painting, 703 Lilac Lane, Clarks Summit; $8,595.75. ■ Boston Seafood Direct Eynon, 1001 Green Holly Road, South Abington Twp.; $20,057.16. ESTATE FILED ■ Nancy A. Ford, 1300 Morgan Highway, South Abington Twp., letters testamentary to Carol Asiello, also known as Carol F. Asiello, 7 Vale St., Latham, N.Y.
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Thinking outside the cob
One of the simple pleasures for my family at this time of year is the abundance of fresh seasonable fruits and vegetables at Abington-area roadside farmers markets. Our favorite is plump, sweet and juicy corn on the cob, as golden as the summer sun. Every July and August, when local sweet corn is at its peak, we indulge. We delight in buying our corn fresh from local farmers, usually picking up a dozen ears or more because corn a-plenty makes it affordable. Our summer treat doesn’t last long once we get it home. When my sisters and I were growing up, we loved to help husk the corn, although we used to call it “peeling the corn.” My nowgrown daughters continued the tradition, and now my 7-year-old granddaughter puts her little heart and soul into this task. Most of the time we keep it simple, enjoying plain old boiled corn on the cob with lots of butter and salt as the perfect companion to grilled hamburgers and hot dogs or homemade pulled pork sandwiches - Pure summer comfort food. But with all the fresh sweet corn available now, I like to think outside the cob.
A while back I threw a homemade corn salsa together as a dip for blue corn chips. It received rave reviews.
teri’s Corn salsa 4 ears of fresh sweet corn, peeled 1/3 cup red onion, chopped ¾ cup fresh cilantro, chopped Juice of 2 fresh limes Salt and pepper to taste Boil corn, drain in cold water and place in refrigerator, if necessary, until cool. Cut the corn off the cob and combine in mixing bowl with other ingredients. (Note that you can add or subtract amounts of onion, cilantro, salt and pepper to be more pleasing to your own taste buds.) Serves approximately four. If you have young children you might want to be creative with something a little more kid-friendly. The following recipes from weelicious.com pass with flying colors.
Cheesy Corn on the Cob 4 ears of corn, husked 1/4 cup Parmesan or Asiago cheese, grated 4 teaspoons butter, melted Bring an inch of salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add the corn and steam for 5 minutes. Place the melted
butter and cheese in separate large flat bowls. Remove the corn from the water, brush or roll in the separate bowl of melted butter and then roll in the cheese. Serves four.
Kiddy Corn Chowder 2 tablespoons butter 1 small onion, diced 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 clove garlic, minced 4 ears corn, husked and corn kernels cut off the cob 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1 1/2 cups milk (2-percent preferred) 1 potato, peeled and cut into a small dice Place the butter in a stock pot over medium heat and saute the onions with the salt for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook an additional minute. Add the corn kernels, corn cobs (for additional flavor and thickener), stock, milk and potatoes to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Remove the corn cobs from the soup and discard. (If you want a thicker chowder, puree half of the finished soup in a blender until smooth and creamy.) Serves four. Enjoy! Teri Lyon is a mom, grandmom and freelance writer who lives in glenburn Township with her cat.
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Edward J. McGuire Jr. July 18, 2019
Edward J. McGuire Jr., 72, Clarks Summit, died July 18 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia McGuire. Born Nov. 2, 1946, in Archbald, the son of the late Dr. Edward and Grace (Brady) McGuire, he was a graduate of Scranton Central High School, continued his education at Keystone College and graduated from Oglethorpe University, in Brookhaven, Ga. He was a longtime employee of St. Michael’s School for Boys, in Falls. Surviving are his son, Edward J. McGuire III and wife, Danielle, Malvern; grandchildren, Brady Mae McGuire and Jack Oliver McGuire; and brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be conducted privately at the convenience of his family. Arrangements by Duffy & Snowdon Funeral Homes of Scranton and Moscow. For online condolences, visit the funeral home’s website.
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ah civic league donates funds to senior center for a computer
The Abington Heights Civic League presented $1,000 to the Telespond Senior Services Inc. Abington Senior Community Center to purchase a computer. From left, first row: Cathy Plishka, public relations chairman, AHCL; Mary O’Donnell, senior center director; JoAnn Scanlo, member; Sandy Thomachick, senior center assistant manager, and Marie Mozilla, member. Second row: Adele Bianchi, senior center manager; JoAnn Pocaro, member; Mary Ellen Aryers, member, and Ann Shiner, member.
August at the VFW CLARKS SUMMIT — Abington Memorial VFW Post 7069, 402 Winola Road, will host or participate in the following events and observances this month. For more information, call 570-587-5663. Thursday, Aug. 1: VFW House Committee meeting at 6:30 p.m., followed by the VFW monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4: “Happy birthday, U.S. Coast Guard” (229 years old; established 1790.)
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Saturday, Aug. 9: enjoy the musical enter tainment of “Marilyn Kennedy” at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17: Post Officer Training Institute (OTI). Coffee and donuts at 8 a.m.; Training begins at 9 a.m.; Lunch at post 7963, 272 Main St., Eynon at 9 a.m. (Casual Dress with VFW Cap). Saturday, Aug. 31: 10th Annual VFW Auxiliary G o l f To u r n a m e n t a t
Emanon Country Club, 543 Old State Road,Falls. Cost is $85 per golfer (captain and crew format). A sign-up sheet is available inside the VFW. Refreshments and snacks will be provided at the course. Includes prizes, raffle, thank you gift, hors d’oeuvres and dinner at the VFW following the tournament. FullCircle will perfor m feel good favorite songs on the 1960s-’80s at 8 p.m. at the post.
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CLARKS SUMMIT — Once again this year, two trips are planned to Glimmerglass Opera in Cooperstown, New York. The first trip will be on Aug. 13 and will feature Verdi’s opera “La Traviata,” the story of a beautiful Parisian courtesan who gives up the man she loves to save his family’s reputation. The second trip, scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 20, will feature “Showboat” by Oscar Hammerstein and Jerome Kern. Spanning the years from 1880 to 1927, this musical tells the story of three generations of show folks on the Mississippi riverboat, in Chicago and on Broadway. Both trips are sponsored by Gene and Jean Stark who are devoted opera fans. They want to share their love of opera with this area so they provide the busses, lunch and discounted tickets to each presentation.
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Gene and Jean Stark Buses leave from Fairview Road in Clarks Summit about 8 a.m. and return about 8 p.m. A $95 fee covers the whole day. For more information,
visit gatheringplacecs.org or call Anne at 570-881-7612. To reserve tickets, call 607-547-2255 or 570-881-7612 or email Sean at ssansevere@glimmerglass.org.
1954: Class reunion held FROM PAGE 1
“I remember driving classmates Jim Scott and Dave Menichiello to Philadelphia. Jim had to get his physical for the Navy ROTC. I parked the car and got a parking ticket, which I did not give to Jim. He later got a letter in the mail saying he was going to lose his license for not paying the ticket.” Captor was a mining engineer for GTE Sylvania for 30 years. “I did art in high school and drew horses.,” said Dave Menichiello of Binghamton, New York. “I have not drawn a horse in 65 years.” Menichiello was an art teacher and art director for the Binghamton, New York School District. “I played baseball, liked to hunt and fish and worked on a farm,” said Paul Sherlock of Clarks Summit. “Jim Scott and I went hunting for ducks. We got one and took it to Jim’s house where his mom Teresa Scott cooked it for us.” Sherlock worked for Eureka Printing Company. “It was great getting together again with the classmates,” said Jim Scott of South Abington Township. “Thanks to Sue Menning Colombo for always organizing our class reunions.” Scott spent 15 years working in private industry working in engineering or management and retired from Tobyhanna Army Depot. “I started at Waverly for
grade school, said Rose Marie Yuhas Dudas of Dumont, New Jersey. “I then moved on to Clarks Summit for high school, where I was a cheerleader and worked on the yearbook. I knew some people from Waverly, but became fast friends with others and we are still friends all these years later.” She worked as a nurse in various hospitals. “There was a Catholic seminary on Venard Road where Clarks Summit University is now,” said George Yarns of Clarks Summit. “We’d go sleigh riding there” Yarns worked as a tool engineer with IBM and then became a forest fire specialist supervisor for the Pennsylvania Department of Forest and Waters. “I’d take my telescope up that hill,” said Bill Speare of Clarks Summit. “I could see a clock on a desk inside Donna Miller’s house. That is when I knew it was time to go home.” Speare was the curator of science at the Everhart Museum in Scranton for 33 years. Bill Richards of Fleetville was wearing his high school baseball hat. He was a starting pitcher. “I met Carol Stoodley and we became high school sweethearts,” he said. “We have been married 61 years.” He was a marine biologist for more than 49 years with the federal government.
“I played football and played the drum in the marching band,” said classmate Rick Lewis. “At halftime, I had to put my marching band uniform over my football uniform and play. When halftime was over, I took off the band uniform and went back to play football.” Lewis was the owner of Scranton Building Block and was a musician throughout his life. He played twice at the White House. Classmate Frank Rider of Bethlehem reflected on going to Johnson College after high school and becoming a machinist. Information was provided by the Class of 1954 50th reunion booklet. Other classmates at the reunion included John Menning, Ruth Mary Nyhart Grossarth, Barb Purcell Goodwich, Tom Pervical, Judy Gavigan Vetrono and Charlene Williams Hoover. Classmates who have died include Helen Atherton, Jim Augustine, Charlie Beynon, Bob Berry, Peggy Cavanaugh, Tom Davis, Nancy Derr, Sam Dougherty, Judy Engel, Betty Evens, Gloria Enyon, George Fray, Janet Gordon, Tom Gyr, Bob Haswell, Phil Jackson, Charlotte Jones, Gale Jones, Bill Kassebart, Charlie Kyzer, Walt Lewis, Barbara Nancarrow, George Poelham, Frances Shack, Gary Shepard, Barbara Sordon, Bob Squier, Dawn Squier, Beverly Swartwood, Ida
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Building hedges “Good fences make good neighbors.” I did a bit of research to find out if Robert Frost agreed or disagreed with this maxim. But his poem, “Mending Wall,” leaves things a bit ambiguous. And both within and without the poem, the notion of the ironic neighborly benefit of fences seems to well precede the 1914 publication of Frost’s poem, with similar concepts in Benjamin Franklin and even Solomon. Now, if Frost really meant that “good fences make bad neighbors,” then logically only bad neighbors would need doorbells and locksmiths. Ironically, there is something communal about proper separation. I think foliage is the most neighborly tool for creating this type of separation, and hedges are the most spaceefficient, plant-based wall there is. But there are no hedges for sale at nurseries. Instead, they have to be built. Hedges must be cultivated, and this takes time and effort. So, how do you build a hedge?
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The first step is to select the plants. For several reasons, the best formal hedge will be composed of only one kind of plant. While the majority of trees and shrubs can be trained into hedges, the best hedging plants will sprout vigorously from latent buds when trimmed. The more vigorous the sprouting, the denser the hedge. At the same time, a plant like forsythia is undesirable for hedges because it sprouts so often, grows so fast and does not reward its owners with lovely foliage. The next step to building a hedge is to buy and plant the plants. The more plants you buy, the faster you will have a dense hedge. After planting the hedge, you have to wait. I’m sorry. You have to wait at least a year to let the roots grow. From a biological perspective, clipping the hedge sooner will subtract from root growth which will eventually slow shoot growth. After waiting a year or two, it’s time to clip the shoots. The junior varsity
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Brian Dippel Jr. and Rachel Ward
Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Rachel Ward to Brian Dippel Jr., both of South Abington Twp. way to clip is with “hedge The bride-elect is the clippers” or shears. Yes, you daughter of James and Patrican use them next year or cia Ward, Scranton. She is a the year after, but they do not graduate of Scranton Prepaallow interior cuts. The varratory School and earned a sity way to clip a new hedge bachelor’s degree in biology not only cuts back the shoots and a master’s degree in to the desired shape, but also health administration from pinches or clips each shoot University of Scranton. She tip throughout the entire is employed by Pine Hills plant from bottom to top. Country Club and is a biller Because this interior clip- at Delta Medix. ping doesn’t change the look The prospective bridemuch, it may seem like a groom is the son of Kathleen waste of time. But it helps and Marty Nazar, Clarks to remember that buildSummit, and Brian Dippel ing a hedge is the opposite Sr., Mayfield. He is a graduof pruning a tree. With a ate of Abington Heights hedge we are not trying to High School and is a meprune a natural-looking, safe chanic at Giello’s Body Shop. crown. Instead, we want to The couple met in Atlantic force dense foliage growth City, New Jersey. throughout the plant. By The wedding is set for cutting off terminal buds Sept. 21 at Waldorf Park Gerand removing natural cenman American Federation. tral leaders, we are able to use the plant’s own growth response to create that warm-looking, communityAnnouncement is made preserving wall of foliage. of the engagement and Joshua Arp is an ISA-certified upcoming wedding of municipal specialist, Clarks Lindsey Marie Gorniak to Summit’s municipal arborist Sammy Parlopiano, both and an operator of an organic of South Abington Twp. lawn and landscape mainteThe bride-elect is the nance business. Reach him at daughter of Richard josarhuap@aol.com. Gorniak and Kelly McDonough Green, both of Scranton. She is a graduate of Scranton High School and earned a master’s degree in nursing from Misericordia University. She is a certified registered nurse practitioner at Northeastern Rehabilitation Associates. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Sam and Patricia Parlopiano, Scranton. He is a graduate of Scranton High School and is a chef at Samario’s Restaurant, Scranton. The wedding is set for Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. in Mary, Mother of God Parish at Holy Rosary Church.
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Family and country CLARKS SUMMIT — Lori Ella’s spunky and infectious attitude lights up the room wherever she goes. “Her spark is contagious,” says Amy Clegg, Lori Ella’s mother. “She has the ability to uplift and inspire everyone she meets. You can’t help but smile when you engage her.” Jim and Amy Clegg of Clarks Summit are ecstatic that their children are now all officially “Cleggs.” Lori Ella received her U.S. Citizenship in Philadelphia on Thursday, July 18. The occasion was marked with a fun trip to museums and attractions in the city. The emotional experience swells Amy Clegg’s heart with pride and love. She shared that Lori Ella, 6, was adopted from the Ruel Foundation in Calapan City, Philippines. She officially came home with the Cleggs in January of 2015. Lori Ella was greeted by her three siblings - Jack, 18, adopted from Vietnam; Diana, 15, adopted from
Kazakhstan, and Ryan, 8, born to Amy and Jim. The entire family was eager for her arrival, and their family is now complete with Lori Ella’s citizenship this week. “The past few years have been some of the most exciting in my life,” Amy shared. “Our family was created across the globe and came together in our hearts here in Clarks Summit. We are incredibly blessed.” The Ruel Foundation has helped thousands of children facing crisis situations. Its orphanages, Malnourished Center, and Operation Give a Smile have provided love and care until children are united with their “forever families.”
How you can help The community can help, too. Amy Clegg and her business, Express Employment Professionals, will host a fundraiser, NEPA
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Trivia, for the organization on Monday, Sept. 23 from 7-9 p.m. at Stirna’s Restaurant in Scranton. Tickets can be purchased at Express Pros, 135 W. Market St., Scranton, for $20. In addition to monetary contributions, donations of raffle baskets and gift cards are appreciated. All proceeds benefit Operation Give a Smile and Ruel’s mission to give every child a future they deserve. More information can be found at RuelFoundation. c o m a n d S c r a n t o n PA . ExpressPros.com.
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Cassandra Bartolai, 5, participates in a sack race.
Sofia McConkey, 5, participates in a sack race.
Gino Angelicola pushes Oliver Giroux on a toy bike around the playground at the Waverly Community House during Comm Camp.
From left, Lauren Farrell, Krisha Mavani and Clarke Smith play in the sandbox.
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Dougie Craig of FullCircle performs on drums and back-up vocals during the Wednesday, July 24 concert at Hillside Park.
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the lakeside Wednesday Concerts will continue every Wednesday through aug. 28 from 6-8 p.m. at hillside Park. admission is free; donations are accepted for the Dalton food Pantry. the remaining lineup is as follows: aug. 7: East Coast trio aug. 14: Presbybop Quintet aug. 21 (Kids Night): the Wanabees aug. 28: friends of the Gypsy with senator John blake
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The Abington Lions Club offers food sales under a tent during the Lakeside Wednesday Concerts at Hillside Park.
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GRAMMY Nominated & Award Winning Artists! FREDDY COLE SHEMEKIA COPELAND GERALD VEASLEY CAROL RIDDICK
SHERRIE MARICLE & FIVE PLAY RANDY BRECKER w/ THE SJF BIG BAND
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From left, Kim Novak, Jonathan Novak, 7, and Christian Novak, 9, of South Abington Twp., paddle in to shore at Hillside Park during the concert Wednesday evening, July 24.
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Abington Little League snapshots Abington lost to North Pocono, 15-11, in the District 17 Little League Majors Baseball championship final July 7 at Aston Field. Meanwhile, the Abington defeated North Pocono to capture the 8-9-10 Little League baseball championship on July 9 to advance to the Section 5 tournament. Here is a look at some photos from those games.
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Abington’s Nathan Krempasky makes a catch Abington’s Chris Ramey makes a catch in the outfield during the District 17 Little League baseball champion- for an out against North Pocono in the first inning. ship final against North Pocono at Aston Field in Spring Brook Twp. CHRISTOPHER DOLAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
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North Pocono’s Levi Gregoire is safe at second JAkE DANNA STEVENS / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER CHRISTOPHER DOLAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER before Abington’s Derek Locker can make the tag during the District 17 Little League baseball Abington’s Will Ramey misses a catch in center field during the Abington’s Jack Pavuk throws championship final at Aston Field in Spring District 17 Little League baseball championship final against North to first for an out against North Brook Twp. Pocono in the first inning on. Pocono at Aston Field in Spring Brook Twp.
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Abington’s Henri Giroux is out at first after colliding with North Pocono’s Keaton Berry during a District 17 Little League baseball 8-9-10 championship final at Ackerly Field in Glenburn Twp.
Lackawanna County Open tennis tournament held at Scranton Tennis Club
CLARKS SUMMIT — Cesar Leon, Lauren Koczwara and Bill Aubrey captured the singles crowns in the Lackawanna County Open tennis tournament held at the Scranton Tennis Club. Leon, a teaching pro at the Leeds Academy in the Bronx, NY, defeated Eamon Gibbons, a collegiate player at Hamilton College, 6-1, 6-3 to repeat as the Men’s A Singles champion. Koczwara, a regional high school all-star from Abington Heights, knocked off Scranton Prep ace Megan McDonald in a tight contest, winning 6-3, 2-6, (10-2) to take the Women’s A Singles title. In Men’s B Singles, Bill Aubrey defended his title from last year, edging out Johnny Sinclair 3-6, 6-4, (106). Koczwara and Leon were both double winners in the tour nament. Koczwara paired up with her teammate Bella Peters to defend their Women’s A Doubles title with a 6-0, 6-1 win over McDonald and Kathleen McKenna. Leon and his brother Michael teamed up again to take the Men’s A Doubles crown with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Meade and Josh Palmer. In the semifinals, the Leon brothers eliminated John Weiss and Curtis Althouse 6-0, 6-1, while the Palmers defeated Steve Lehan and Paul Pugliese 6-4, 6-1. Joe Vinson and his son
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Women’s A Singles and Doubles- John Weiss, tournament co-chair; Kathleen McKenna, Women’s A Doubles finalist, tournament committee; Megan McDonald, finalist in Women’s A Singles and Doubles; Lauren Koczwara, champion in Women’s A Singles and Doubles; Bella Peters, Women’s A Doubles champion.
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Men’s A Singles- Eamon Gibbons, finalist, Cesar Leon, champion; John Weiss, tournament co-chair. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Men’s B Doubles- John Weiss, tournament co-chair; Raj Paul and Vignesh Manickam, finalists; Joe and Kevin Vinson, champions. Kevin took the Men’s B Doubles crown with a 6-7 (5-7), 6-2, (10-6) win over Raj Paul and Vignesh Manickam. John Weiss and Burt Reese
were co-directors of the tournament, with assistance SUBMITTED PHOTO from Kathleen McKenna, Tim Aikman, John Lucas Men’s B Singles- Johnny Sinclair, finalist; Bill and Gary Reigal.
Aubrey, champion.
Scranton Tennis Club to host junior tournament CLARKS SUMMIT — Scranton Tennis Club will host a junior tournament Aug. 6-8. There will be two divisions: 14 and under and 18 and under. To qualify, a player cannot exceed the required age before December 31. There will be a consolation event for firsttime losers. The tournament is free for club members and $10 for non-members. Each player is asked to bring a can of new regular-duty tennis balls. Play will be from noon to 4 p.m. each day. The entry deadline is Sunday, Aug. 4 at 5 p.m. Entry forms are available at Scranton Tennis Club, 1029 Morgan Highway. Players must fill out the form and return it with their payment (if applicable) by the entry date. They can drop it in the lockbox at the club or mail it to P.O. Box 678, Clarks Summit, PA 18411. John Weiss is the tournament director. For more information, contact him at 570-586-0434.
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CLIPBOARD Baseball: 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 570558-4612. ■ 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, 570-851-9492. 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 $80 per player through July 20; $90 per player after July 20. 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, 570-9417478 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 570-768-6118. 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. Softball: 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.-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, 570-4308437.
IN HISTORY
30 years ago: Marc Marini went 3 for 3 with a home run and two RBIs for Abington in a 17-0 win over Dunmore in CSBL. 20 years ago: Brian Grady had four hits, including a triple, for Abington in a 19-1 win over Dickson City in American Legion baseball. 10 years ago: Joel Rosencrance had three hits and two RBIs for Abington in a 4-2 win over Green Ridge in American Legion baseball.
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GAMES: Local athlete competes DOGS: A universal birthday FROM PAGE 1
They will compete August 1-4. For Sabatini to make it to the Games, she first made the top 200 out of 1,426 participants in her age category of 14-15-year-olds. She came in third. At the regional level, the top 200 competed in the CrossFit Online Qualifier. Sabatini came in first. Now it’s on to Madison, Wisconsin for the International CrossFit Games. “She’s been working for it all year,” Carlo Sabatini said of his daughter. “They don’t tell her what the WODs [Work Out of the Day] for the Games will be in advance, so she has to be prepared for anything.” Unlike other athletic competitions where an athlete can work on a routine for a year or more in advance, international CrossFit competition awards the fittest and most well-rounded competitors in each age category. At the competion, WODs are given to the competitors with a list of elements to complete. These elements can be gymnastics movements, body weight movements, weightlifting or cardio elements. Sometimes there is a time cap. CrossFit competitors might be asked to do a number of reps or to continue the elements in the order given for a length of time. “It’s hard to prepare myself mentally without knowing what the WOD will be. I have to be ready for all of it,” Sabatini said. Sabatini’s CrossFit coach is Kaleena Marcavage, coowner of CrossFit Vertex, a gym also known as a “box.” “We could never say enough about her [Marcavage],” said Sabatini’s mother, Kristen. “Gigi is where she is because of Kaleena. “Kaleena is so gifted in how she coaches and the passion that she has. But in the same respect, she is also super modest. She has said, ‘I just got lucky that Gigi came to my CrossFit box.’ And I say ‘No, we got lucky
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Coco is a playful, 4-yearold terrier and American pit bull mix with a stunning white coat. He was taken in as a stray in February. It’s easy to see that he has lots of love to offer a forever family. Don’t you just want to boop his nose?
Luna is an energetic, black and white terrier and American Pit Bull mix. The 3-year-old was dropped off as a stray last month. When I met her, she was excited to make new friends and go for a walk.
Rocky, an energetic terrier and American pit bull mix, lives up to his name. He loves to play, and like his namesake, packs a powerful punch. According to his kennel card, he loves meeting new people and doesn’t mind other dogs, but a meet-and-greet with your dog will be necessary before he can go home with you.
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Gianna 'Gigi' Sabatini, 15, of Dalton, competes in track, gymnastics and CrossFit and is a sophomore at Abington Heights High School. that she’s had Kaleena.’” Two-hundred countries will be represented in the opening ceremonies at this year’s Games. In Gigi’s age group, she will compete against CrossFit members from Sweden, Brazil, Mexico, Canada and the United States. Gigi is the smallest in her age group weighing only 110 lbs. “There aren’t weight classes in CrossFit,” her father, Carlo Sabatini said. “She will be asked to do whatever everyone else is doing.” In lifting, Sabatini can snatch 150 lbs and clean and jerk 180 lbs. Sabatini smiled when asked if she would continue pursuing track and gymnastics. “Oh, yes,” she said quickly. “I love it all.” Getting to the top in CrossFit hasn’t been easy. In 2018, a hamstring in-
jury hampered her training. Still, she placed fifth in the world in her age category. This year she’s in top shape. With dedicated coaches, a loving family and the CrossFit community behind her, Sabatini has a lot of support. “I’m very proud of her,” said Kristen Sabatini. “I couldn’t do what she does. What I’m most proud of is that although she’s had success with gymnastics and had success with CrossFit, you wouldn’t know it, because she’s humble.” Rising strong, this 15-yearold is fueled by hard work and determination. Sabatini finds joy in working toward a goal. “I like coming in and bettering myself every day,” she said. “There is always something to work toward. I love the feeling you get afterwards when you know you’ve accomplished something. It just feels good.”
Hulk, 88 pounds and 8 years old, was dropped off at the shelter as a stray in May. He is an affectionate terrier and American pit bull mix with a brown/orange/brindle coat.
Princess, a 2-year-old German shepherd mix was adopted but recently returned to the shelter. When I met her, she seemed energetic and enthusiastic about being with people and getting attention.
Viola is lovable, loyal and protective. The 43-pound terrier and American pit bull mix was dropped off as a stray last April. According to her kennel card, she loves to go for walks, get attention and show off her bouncy side to new friends.
To all the shelter dogs and their rescuers: happy DOGust 1. May you celebrate many more birthdays together.
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