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November 2011 Endless Mountains FREE Communities in Wyoming & Susquehanna Counties Pep Rally and Parade - Tunkhannock Tigers show their team support Tunkhannock Area High School held their annual Paige Marabell, a Jr. Tiger Cheer- Pep Rally and Parade recently to show their Tiger leader seated in the stands cheers on team support for the game against Berwick Bulldogs. the Tigers Team. Visit Online Jr. Tiger Football players and two Varsity players showing support for their team. Photos above by TKam Imaging, Tracy Kamora Things to do! www.communitynewsonline.net Dine Out ~ $5.00 Savings at Remington's Restaurant Start your Holiday Shopping • Gift Ideas Toy Drive with Chiropractic & Rehab Associates Shop Wyoming County & Win • Christmas in Our Hometown & More! Community News • November 2011 • Page 2 If it’s important to you ... It’s important to the Endless Mountains Community News! Send your community news and photographs to: communitynews123@comcast.net Back Mountain Community News, L.L.C., Endless Mountains Community News publications are available each month free of charge. Each month you will find community news and community photographs, school news, shopping information and more. Everything you would expect from a community publication. The community is invited to take part in this monthly publication by submitting information, community photographs, information on upcoming events and what you have going on. It’s All Good News ... Don’t Miss An Issue! Owner/Publisher: Lisa Pretko Community News: (570) 674-7772 Email: communitynews123@comcast.net Website: communitynewsonline.net Mailing address: P.O. Box 430, Dallas, PA 18612. Advertising: GM Nikki Stone | Stone Advertising Solutions (570) 687-1203 Email: nikki@stoneadvertisingsolutions.com Photograph Contributors: TKam Imaging Bobby Zampetti & Ron Kaskus Next Publication: December 8, 2011 Deadline: December 1, 2011 Endless Mountains / Back Mountain Community News, LLC., is independently owned. Not affiliated with any other media company. NOTICE: The Publisher of the Endless Mountains and Back Mountain Community News, LLC., reserves the right to edit and reject submissions deemed as unsuitable for publication. Advertising, articles and community submissions to the Community News publications may or may not be the opinion of the publisher and therefore the publisher will not be held liable. The Community News, LLC, is not responsible for lost photographs or information however, when indicated with submissions, the Publisher will return all photographs to the original sender. To our advertisers, we will strive to exceed your advertising expectations and our goal is to publish an error free publication. If an error should occur, we will credit the portion of advertising space or offer the same space of advertising in the following month publication. The publisher will not be responsible or liable for lost revenue. Community News • November 2011 • Page 3 Holiday Toy Drive -- Chiropractic & Rehab Associates For years, Dr. Paul Herbener has been collecting toys to help area children and their families during the holiday, and the tradition continues. By doing this, Dr. Herbener will also be helping you. How many aches and pains do you simply tolerate because you feel you have no other choice? This is your chance to be evaluated and treated at no cost. In the process, you will be not only donating a toy to a Wyoming County child but you will also introduce yourself to the benefits of Chiropractic Care with a chiropractor who graduated Summa Cum Laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1995, where he was president of Pi Tau Delta-(the chiropractic honor society). He also interned in the Technique Department. Chiropractic & Rehab Associates focus on a gentle approach to chiropractic adjusting providing a multitude of services including therapy, rehabilitation, cold laser, massage therapy, Kinesio® Taping and orthotics. Dr. Herbener utilizes chiropractic manipulation, physical therapy and home care protocols to optimize the healing process. Chiropractic and Rehab Associates was founded by Dr. Herbener in October of 1998 in Hazleton, PA. The addition of the Tunkhannock office followed in January of 1999. Chiropractic & Rehab Associates is open six days a week and offers chiropractic care, massage therapy, and rehabilitation. Throughout the year Dr. Herbener has been known to organize food drives, coat drives, and other fund raisers while offering you, the patient, an opportunity to receive beneficial chiropractic care. Take your first steps to a healthier better feeling you, pick up a new toy for a child and take it to Chiropractic and Rehab Associates this month to receive your cost-free visit. You can call for an appointment, 570-836-5305 and ask for additional details. To learn more visit: www.chiropracticandrehabasso ciates.com. Event: Holiday Toy Drive Where: Chiropractic & Rehab Associates, River Street Tunkhannock Details: Drop new, unwrapped toys off at the Chiropractic & Rehab Associates and schedule your free visit! When: Now-mid December Community News • November 2011 • Page 4 Christmas Open House in historic downtown Tunkhannock Saturday, November 19th, 2011 Enjoy a pleasant shopping experience before the official hectic start of the season. Area shops will be offering refreshments, goodies and sales. You’ll find an excellent selection of Holiday decor in a variety of Tunkhannock Businesses. Mental health outreach services continue to assist flood weary residents Mental health professional staff of local social service agencies, along with staff of the American Red Cross, continues to provide mental health community outreach to assist individuals and families affected by recent flood waters and its devastating damage to homes and property. Outreach is expected to continue for several months to provide residents of Luzerne and Wyoming Counties an opportunity to engage in supportive assistance throughout the recovery period. For more information on mental health outreach services in your area, phone the Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program at 570-825-9441 or toll free 1-800-816-1880. Square dance planned A square dance sponsored by the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. The Fire hall is located at 329 Orange Road, Orange. "JUST US COUNTRY DUO " will be playing and calling. Admission is $6.00 Food and Refreshments will be available. Doors and kitchen will open at 6:00 PM. Singles, couples and beginners welcome. For more information, call 333-4626 or 333-5912 Community News • November 2011 • Page 5 Freemasons of the 15th District recently provided CHIP program to Wyoming County Family Resource Center Visitors Bureau Photo Contest Winners Announced By Ron Kaskus Endless MountainsCommunity News Correspondent The Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau has chosen the winners of its 2011 photo contest. The contest kickedoff in January of this year and ended September 30. It was open to anyone – local residents and visitors alikewho wanted to send a photo of a special memory, scene, or time spent in the Endless Mountains. First, second, Grand Prize winner “Around the Campfire” suband third place mitted by Chelsie Dallman. winners received monetary prizes in each of the five categories and may have their work published in future visitors bureau promotional campaigns. Winners in the Best Memory of the Endless Mountains category are first place Chelsie Dallman, Cherry Hill NJ; second place Barbara Yavorosky, Hop Bottom; and third place Deborah Reeder, Narberth. The Winter Fun category winners are first place Sherry Dulaney, Towanda; and second place Teri Cosentino, Brookside NY; and third place Keith N Strohl, Lehighton. Winners in the Animals/Birds in the Wild category are first and second places Bill Maile, Forest City; and third place David A Simons, Rome. The Fall Foliage category winners are first and second places Jeff Mitchell, Tunkhannock; and third place Barbara Yavorosky, Hop Bottom. Winners in the Fairs & Festivals category are first place Beverly H James, Dallas; second place Keith N Strohl, Lehighton; and third place Peter J Stevens, Philadelphia. A grand prize winner was chosen out of the first place winners. That award went to Chelsie Dallman, whose winning photo was of a relaxing campfire scene. The Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau is the state and locally recognized tourism promotion agency for Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Wyoming counties in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 2012 photo contest will be extra special, as the bureau will be celebrating its 50th anniversary and will base the contest around this milestone. The contest will open for photo submission on January 1, 2012. Anyone can send a photo as usual. Details and an online submittal form will be on the bureau’s website, www.endlessmountains.org For more information, contact the visitors bureau at 570-836-5431 or 800-769-8999. Freemasons of the 15th District recently provided the services of the CHIP program at the Wyoming County Family Resource Center in Tunkhannock. CHIP (Child Identification Program) is the most comprehensive service of its kind. It provides parents with identifying information they would need in the event their child ever goes missing. The Pennsylvania Freemasons provide this service free of Pictured are: 11 month old Gabe and his father Adam Wulff of Factocharge to all participants. CHIP ryville. JoAnn Baker, a CHIPS volunteer is gently guiding Gabe consists of a digital still photo through the identification process. and digital video interview. Children are asked a series of picture and video are recorded kept or given to any individual, questions to provide information onto a 3" mini-CD, compatible organization or government in front of a height and weight with the Pennsylvania Amber agency. The registration/ chart. The interview captures the Alert System. Children are also permission form is the only docappearance, mannerisms and fingerprinted with non-toxic ink umentation kept by CHIP, and is other unique characteristics of a and given a DNA kit, which is to never given to anyone for any child. This information can be be completed at home. All iden- reason. For more informaquickly distributed via the media tification materials are given to tion about CHIP, contact the and assist in the quick recovery the parent or guardian. Copies Pennsylvania Masonic Youth of a missing child. The of this information are never Foundation at (800) 266-8424. Young artists help raise fund for the Dietrich Theater Cora Finn, age 5, of Dallas, and her Assistant, sister Catlin, age 3, sold "Goblin Insurance" for Halloween to help raise funds to replace the Dietrich Theater's kiln that was lost during the flood. Students of all ages will be able to use this kiln in Pottery and Sculpture classes offered at the Dietrich. Cora is a young artist who has taken art classes from Dietrich Theater artists - in - residence Amy and Steve Colley since she was three years old. Above are: Cora Finn, Amy Colley, Catlin Finn seated on Amy's lap. From our family to yours ... Have a Safe & Happy Thanksgiving! Endless Mountains Community News Community News • November 2011 • Page 6 Remington’s Restaurant, a relaxing experience When you're making your list and checking it twice, this holiday season, be sure to include the word "relax". Go ahead write it in big letters-RELAX. Then add: Remington's Restaurant. As you walk through the doors of Remington's Restaurant in Tunkhannock, a calming effect suddenly takes over. You are greeted by a softly lit atmosphere and soothing music away from the hustle and bustle of normal seasonal folly. Ruth and Jack Remington invite you escape the stress and stay awhile. Enjoy classic cocktails, appetizers, burgers, and excellently prepared entrees. Have a seat at their hand crafted custom built bar-that's reminiscent of a scene from an ol' classic movie. Join your significant other at a more private table or invite your coworkers and friends for a peaceful gathering. You will never feel like you're being pushed out the door at Remington's. Holiday Season or Hunting Season? Croasdale Sporting Goods offers much more than your average sporting goods store. Croasdale's is owned and operated by a hunting enthusiast. Beyond that, owner, Rich Croasdale has hunted on the same land and in the same woods that you do. What does that mean to you? That means, you get expert knowledge with every purchase, friendly stories, and at times that needed advice. It means that each product was carefully selected with real hunters and fisherman in mind. At Croasdale's on Main Street in Nicholson, you will find a selection that meets your exact needs. Offering a full line of guns and ammunitions, you will find the top brand names in the field at Croasdale's. Their brand new selection includes names you have grown to trust like Remington. You will find something to meet your budget as well, Croasdale's does offer a nice selection of previously owned guns in stock. With a gunsmith on staff, you are guaranteed that their used merchandise has been checked over, cleaned and is ready to safely take on your hunting Expeditions. Inside the store you will also find a great selection of clothing for both hunting and casual wear. Need lined pants for those cold mornings in the field? Croasdale's has them, jackets, socks, long sleeve shirt and more. You'll find many choices along with novelty Buckwear t-shirts, jeans, and button down shirts. Sizes are available from kids up to adults 4X. Walls and Wrangler are two names that stand out inside the store. Hiking boots, steel-toed work boots, and lined boots are also available in a wide range of sizes. Gadgets for your tree stand and the best of today's newest supplies can also be found in this Nicholson, Pennsylvania store. As you get ready for hunting season, make Croasdale Sporting Goods part of your preparation and you'll be set for a good hunt. Gift Certificates are available for the hunter on your holiday list. For all your holiday gift giving, for that special sports person on your giftgiving list, make your first stop at Croasdale Sporting Goods. You are welcome to engage in your conversations and take delight in the company of your friends, without feeling rushed. Remington's offers specials daily, along with their irresistible menu including ½ pound burgers and signature dishes like Chicken Chesapeake. A favorite of many regulars-the Chicken Chesapeake is prepared with tender chicken breast, lightly breaded and topped with crab, lobster and gruyere cheese, in a tarragon cream sauce. Finer cuts of steak, veal, and seafood are always featured on the menu at Remington's. Remington's can relieve the stress of planning holiday gatherings, as well. Accommodating groups of up to 20 in a comfortable private dining area, Remington's provides menu options beginning at just $15/person. And of course, when you're searching for the perfect gift to give this season, Remington's has gift certificates available. Celebrating over 15 years of serving the Endless Mountains Region of Northeast Pa, Remington's Restaurant is located at the junction of business route six and Route 92, Tunkhannock. Open Tuesday through Saturday at 4:30, all reservations are accepted and appreciated for parties of 6 or more - phone 570-836-2401. Community News • November 2011 • Page 7 Mobile Veterans Center Sets Schedule for November, says Major and Boback Reps. Sandra Major (R-Susquehanna/Wyoming/Wayne) and Karen Boback (R-Columbia/Luzerne/Wyoming) today announced the November schedule for visits to Tunkhannock by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ mobile veterans center, which provides services to veterans and their families. The mobile vet center will visit the area of the Route 29 and Route 6 Bypass in Tunkhannock (across the street from Gay’s True Value), from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, November 7. It is scheduled to be available at Boback’s office, located at 608 Hunter Highway, Suite 110, in Tunkhannock from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, November 21. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs operates the mobile veterans center to reach veterans in underserved areas. There are several mobile vet centers in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States. Some of the services provided through the center include: Individual and group counseling. Marital and family counseling. Bereavement counseling. Medical referrals. Assistance in applying for VA benefits. Employment counseling, guidance and referrals. Alcohol and drug assessments. Information and referrals to community resources. Appointments for mobile veterans center services are not required. More information about the center and veterans services is available at RepMajor.com or RepBoback.com. Major and Boback also post legislative information on Facebook at Facebook.com/RepMajor and Facebook.com/RepBoback. WYCCC Sponsors 5th Annual “Shop Wyoming County Contest” Looking for another good reason to shop Wyoming County this Holiday Season? The Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce is launching its Fifth Annual “I Shopped Wyoming County This Holiday Season” contest! Retail purchases made in Wyoming County from November 24 through December 24, during the 2011 holiday season, will qualify shoppers for entry to win a $500 grand prize. Qualifying purchases include everything from meals in restaurants, gift certificates, furniture, clothing and appliances to shoes, food, home improvement materials, cars, vehicle upgrades, jewelry and more. Plus, purchases made at Wyoming County Chamber member businesses will be awarded a double entry, so be sure to ask when you're shopping whether the business is a Wyoming County Chamber member. Look for the "Buy it Here, Keep it Here" logo on retail store doors. Can't find what you're looking for? Please contact the Wyoming County Chamber and we'll help find those needed items. The Chamber as well as the Wyoming County Press Examiner offices have business directory listings of chamber members. Entry forms are available at Chamber member businesses as well as the Wyoming Press Examiner office on Tioga Street. "We run this contest as a reminder to county residents and other business patrons that shopping Wyoming County supports our friends, neighbors and community members," explains Maureen Dispenza, Chamber Executive Director. "These folks support so many of our community charities all year long. Our businesses have spent a great deal of time carefully choosing just the right gifts for this holiday season." Dispenza says she and the Chamber board hope even more shoppers will save their receipts for the chance to win simply by shopping in Wyoming County this holiday season. To enter the contest, please complete a shop Wyoming County entry form (available at the Chamber office, WC Examiner office, Advance newspaper) Return the completed entry form along with your original receipt to WYCCC, P.O. Box 568, Tunkhannock, PA 18657. You may submit one entry per receipt. For more information, contact Maureen Dispenza at the chamber office, 836-7755, or by sending an e-mail to maureen@wyccc.com. Vote for Someone that You Can Count On FULL TIME to Work for You! Sr M A LLI issione I nty Commount! W N Cou Vote C g O n i RFor WyomLet Your VOTE RON WILLIAMS For Wyoming County Commissioner Public Service is my passion and I am proud of my accomplishments in service to the Citizens of Wyoming County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. • 15 Years Experience as your Full Time County Commissioner (1988-2003) • Dietrich Theater (Wyoming County Cultural Center) Board Member • Chairman, Luzerne / Wyoming County Aging Foundation • Member, Luzerne / Wyoming County Aging Advisory Board • Vice Chairman, Pennsylvania State Resource Family Association • 11 Year Member, Pennsylvania State Wide Adoption Network (SWAN) • Board Member, Children Services Center Adoption Committee • Chairman, Wyoming County Children & Youth Advisory Panel • Chairman, TREHAB Board of Directors (Creating employment through economic development & job training; assisting those in need and filling housing needs) • Member, Interbranch Commission on Juvenile Justice • Regional Director, PA Department of Agriculture (2003-2011) As your Full Time County Commission, I will be available at all times to meet the needs of the Citizen’s of Wyoming County. Paid by Friends of Ron Williams Community News • November 2011 • Page 8 Antiquing in the Endless Mountains Antique Shop: Jennifer L.'s Location: Business Route 6, across from the corner from Twig's Restaurant and Café. Specializing in: A mixture of old and new eclectic home décor, accents, & gifts. Highlights: Four poster queen bed & Mirror from England-Solid Mahogany with inlay Library Table also Mahogany from a Doctors estate in Bear Creek, 1840 Counting House Cupboard with secret compartments (crotch mahogany veneer). Several bronze pieces from England. About the Owners: Mother and Daughter, Margaret Staskiel and Jennifer Staskiel Vieczorek are both advocates of recycling. Holding a firm belief that many items still have long lives to them even though others may not want them anymore, mom and daughter will search out pieces to include in their store. Jennifer will also spend many hours refinishing furniture to give it new life. She has also been known to create a brand new piece of décor out of an older item. The store includes two floors of merchandise with many of the new items being handcrafted including gorgeous pieces of jewelry. Focusing on made "local" as well, Jennifer L's now features a line of cards handcrafted by an area girl. Offering quite a variety from inside what appears to be a small house, Margaret and her daughter also attend gift shows in New York City several times a year. During their trips, they find the latest in style for your home as well as clothing accessories. "We study everything to find what tastes and styles our customer would love", according to Margaret, "And we do our best to bring them back to you." The array offered to you at Jennifer L's includes distinctive gifts at reasonable prices. They do their best to make sure you can find nice gifts for under $10. It's even possible for you to find some as low as $4. Margaret and Jennifer also wanted to be sure we mentioned Mindy and Max, 2 cats that call their store home. They are the greeters and they just love people. And they are as friendly as can be. One of the nicest things about Mindy and Max is that they'll happily entertain your children while you browse the store in peace. Pure Pennsylvania recovers from flood damage With tears of gratitude and hope in her eyes, Becky Reed of Pure Pennsylvania extends her thanks and best wishes to all her friends, family and other business owners, who have made her opening possible. Looking back at the 14 inches of water that pour into her store, Becky truly knows that it wouldn't been possible to come this far without the support of so many other good people. Lackawanna Trail High School held their own version of American Idol Radio Players Performance Dietrich Radio Players Performance to be held at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock on Wednesday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m. Admission: Free. Directed by: Valerie Paulus, The Dietrich Theater Radio Players are back by popular demand! Come out and see their live performances of favorite radio plays. Experience the "theater of the It's a Wonderful Life Lackawanna Trail High School held their own version of American Idol. In school competitions led to seven finalists performing on the evening of October 5, 2011, to compete for the title of Lion Idol. That honor was awarded to Allison Stuenzi. Above in photo are: Graham Williams, Rachel Clark, Kristen Miller, Allison Stuenzi, Courtney Ross, Alyssa Walker and Colin Bolthouse. Front seated are: Ned Clarke, Nikki Stone and Eric Petersen. At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock on Tuesday, December 13, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Admission: Free. Seating is first come, first served. Sponsored by: Cabot Oil and Gas Corporation. Come see the 1946 classic, “It's a Wonderful Life” on the big screen at the Dietrich. Admission, popcorn and soda are free. No reservations please. Community News • November 2011 • Page 9 Boback Announces Extension of Volunteer Fire and DGK Insurance and Financial Services recently made donation to Seven Ambulance Grant Application Deadline Rep. Karen Boback (RColumbia/Luzerne/Wyoming) announced today that the deadline to apply for the state 2011 Volunteer Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program (VFCVASGP) has been extended to November 4, due to the extensive statewide flooding. “Our volunteers have been so busy with their lifesaving and rescue duties that they have not had enough time to apply for this grant,” said Boback. “I Thank our firefighters, rescue squads and EMS personnel for all they do to aid our communities and ensure our safety. I also commend Fire Commissioner Ed Mann for recognizing the strain Mother Nature has put on our volunteers over the past few weeks, and responding with this deadline extension.” The grants may be used for construction or renovation of a unit’s station, the purchase or repair of equipment, training or debt reduction. The maximum grant amount is $15,000 for volunteer fire companies and $10,000 for volunteer ambulance services. A total of $25 million will be awarded through the program. Grants to eligible fire companies will be contingent on their agreeing to participate in and report information using the Pennsylvania Fire Information Reporting System (PennFIRS). For more information, visit Boback’s website at RepBoback.com and click on the “Fire and EMS Company Grants” icon. Boback also posts legislative information at Facebook.com/RepBoback. Get the word out ... Having an event or need to advertise your community fund raiser? Email the Endless Mountains Community News at: communitynews123@comcast.net. If it’s important to you, it’s important to the Community News! Loaves Soup Kitchen Above standing, from left are: Connie Kintner (DGK), Beth O'Malley (DGK), Janice Shaffer (7 Loaves Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry), and Anna Jenkins (DGK) presented Mrs. Shaffer with a donation from DGK Staff for over $1400. Recently DGK Insurance and Financial Services generously made a $1400 donation to help support Seven Loaves Soup Kitchen in Tunkhannock. The Soup Kitchen encourages strong community involvement to help support the future of the Kitchen and to help them meet the needs of the growing number of hungry people in the community. With the continued generous support from businesses such as DGK, the Soup Kitchen will be better able to carry out the mission of feeding those in need. If you wish to make a tax-deductible donation, please mail your gift to: Seven Loaves Soup Kitchen, 5630 SR 6, Tunkhannock, PA 18657. Holiday Workshop Planned Join the Endless Mountains Community News on facebook. Join us at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock onSaturday, December 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For all ages, admission: Free Sponsored by Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation. Get into the holiday spirit! All ages are invited to come out and enjoy a morning of cookie decorating, holiday crafts, singing and creations by the balloon lady. For more information and details, call 570-996-1500. Community News • November 2011 • Page 10 Representative Boback and Steering Committee plan veterans event and expo Fine Art & Craft Festival planned for November Triton Banquet Hall, Tunkhannock Cupcake Contest announced Area bakers are invited to compete in the first area Cupcake Contest to be held November 4, 2011 during the Festival of Fine Art and Fine Craft to be held at Triton Banquet, Hall in Tunkhannock. The contest will consist of cupcakes that must be created from scratch. Each contestant will create their own special recipe and deliver 1 dozen of them along with a special judging plate to the banquet hall on November 4. Three judges will award framed certificate prizes to first, second, and third places. The grand prize of a crystal vase will also be awarded. To join the fun and enter this contest, please call 836-2441 for a contest application and rules sheet. Applications must be received no later than September 30 to be eligible. There is no fee for entry. Judges decisions will be final and prizes will be awarded during the evening reception of the Fine Art and Fine Craft Festival. Contestants wishing to attend the event may purchase advance tickets by calling 836-2441. All cupcakes will be served during the event. State Representative Karen Boback (117th Legislative District) will host her fifth annual Veterans Appreciation Event and Expo in conjunction with Misericordia University on Saturday, November 5 at 10:30 a.m. at the Lemmond Theater located in Walsh Hall on the campus of the university in Dallas. Having an event or fund raiser? An Expo featuring 12 resource organizations will follow the tribute to our veterans. All branches of Email the information and details to: the military will be represented, and all those attending will receive a commemorative pin. communitynews123@comcast.net. If it’s important to you, it’s Representative Boback and her steering committee met recently on the Misericordia University important to the Endless Mountains Community News. Campus to review the plans for the event and to discuss publicity opportunities so that everyone in the area who would like to attend will have all of the information available to them. First row, from left: Ron Santora, Representative Boback, Director of Admissions Glenn Bozinski from Misericordia University, Darlene Headley. Second row: Art Peoples, Sandy Peoples, John Headley, Past American Legion Post Commander Clarence Michael. Fine Art & Craft Festival planned A Fine Art & Fine Craft Festival will be held on Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5 at Triton Banquet Hall in Tunkhannock. Sixteen juried artists from 2 states have been selected to participate. Friday’s show will be a gala opening from 5 – 9 PM with hors d’oeuvres, finger foods, beverages, and cupcakes for dessert. Patrons will have first choice to purchase items from the artists. Tickets for Friday are $7.50 in advance and $10.00 at the door. Saturday’s admission will be $2.00 for adults and children 12 and older. The show will benefit Eatonville UMC. For Friday tickets, call 836-1881 evenings or 836-2441 days. Community News • November 2011 • Page 11 All aboard for Trains and Trees in Nicholson On Saturday, November 26th, the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will be crossing the Nicholson Bridge. The train is set to arrive between 6 and 7PM, decked in holiday lights, stopping for you to admire before continuing on route to Binghamton, NY. Feel free to snap a few pictures while the train this brilliantly lit train sits atop the Tunkhannock Viaduct. The business district on Main Street in Nicholson has turned this event into a festive celebration on Main Street. Santa and his chief Elf will be greeting children, young and old, beginning at approximately 5PM. You will also find some great treats to enjoy like hot cocoa and cookies. Visitors to Nicholson will also enjoy the sounds of Christmas Carolers along with other seasonal activities. You are invited to come early and enjoy shopping. You will enjoy many specialties being offered throughout town. During the Trains and Trees Celebration, a vintage Railroad Crossing Sign, donated by avid collector Jeff Gretz, will be raffled off. All proceeds benefit the Nicholson Heritage Association. You can view the sign and purchase your tickets, now through Saturday November 26th, at Melben's Murkantile, on Main Street, just down from the fire hall. Semi-Public Executions in Tunkhannock once considered entertainment It is hard to believe, but true, that executions were once considered entertainment, even here in northeastern Pennsylvania. Recently at the Dietrich Theater, Dr. Sheldon Spear presented his research on SemiPublic Executions: Tunkhannock and Wilkes-Barre from 1893-1909. Dr. Sheldon Spear, who taught at Luzerne County Community College for 34 years, is no stranger to the Dietrich Theater. Every year since 2002, he has enlightened his Dietrich audience with fascinating research about local history, including colorful characters. He is also an accomplished author, publishing his latest book in 2009, Daniel J. Flood: A Biography: The Congressional Career of an Economic Savior and Cold War Nationalist. This time Dr. Spear’s research was focused on the more grisly subject of executions. The last semi-public execution in Tunkhannock was in 1893. As recorded on the Wyoming County Historical Society website, “Invitations were issued to witness the execution. A large number of people gathered in Tunkhannock to witness the hanging. All the trains entering the town in the early part of the day were crowded, and the streets were filled with men who wished to see the double execution. The bars were filled, and stores held special sales.” Dr. Spear embellished the details of this and other executions in Tunkhannock. The legal and social environment that surrounded them was be his topic. Mark Mitchell relates that "One of our most popular exhibits at the Wyoming County Historical Society is the one dealing with the murder of a Jewish peddler on Dutch Mountain in Forkston Township at the close of the 19th century. Items from the murder, its subsequent trial, and the execution hold a macabre fascination for those looking at it. Also, for some odd reason children are drawn to this particular exhibit. The Society was fortunate to have recently acquired several additional items relating to this murder / trial / execution, which had been stored in the basement of a house in Tunkhannock for over 100 years. These have now been incorporated into our permanent exhibit." "Wishing you Comfort, Joy and Peaceful Gift Giving!" Inquire about our classes. Endless Mountains Community News Community News • November 2011 • Page 12 The world is full of wonder, never more so than at Christmas The Mary Go Round in historic downtown Tunkhannock invites you share the wonder, collect some memories, and make us part of your holidays. Here 's a sample of what you'll find -f or the holiday table, Beatriz Ball serving pieces (freezer to oven to table and never, ever needs polishing), elegant stemware and glasses, dipping boards, brie bakers, handmade pottery, and a variety of dips, sauces and mustards from Rothschild Farms. Need to light up the festivities? Everyone looks better in candlelight, so how about a row of votives for the mantle, bayberry candles for Christmas Eve, or our wonderful drip-less tapers in colors sure to match your Just in time for the holidays-there's a new place for style on Route 6 and 11 Just in time for the holidays-there's a new place for style on Route 6 and 11 in LaPlume! Conveniently located on the highway that connects Nicholson to Clarks Summit, you will find accommodating hours and the latest in hair designs by Karen Woodruff. Karen is certainly not a newcomer to the business, she opens this new shop with years of experience in hair industry. Staying on top of the latest in the industry for cuts and color procedures, Karen attends many educational seminars and refresher classes. It is her goal to offer you healthy hair care services and products. Whether it's a simple cut and style, maybe you want to add dimension with highlights and lowlights or bit of body and wave with a perm, Karen has the expertise to help you achieve your best look. The hottest trend in hair fashion today seems to be those feathers, you see them everywhere, right? And yes, you will find an array of colors available at Salon 611, along with other hair extension options. Also offered at Salon 611, manicure and pedicure services. With that too, you will find today's hottest hits like the crackle look for your nails along with a nice selection of color. Give yourself a little time to relax through all the hustle and bustle of the season and make an appointment. Karen welcomes men, women and children into the shop. Kids' cuts are priced according to their age and little girls may delight in their own manicure and pedicure as well. As you are getting ready for your Christmas parties and gatherings, keep in mind, Salon 611 for more formal up-dos or a simple lift to your style. Gift Certificates are available for your gift giving needs. Maybe you'd like to surprise the one you love by making an appointment for them and then just drop them off for a relaxing day at the salon. Call 570-945-3630 for Salon 611. décor. The gang at the office? Note pads, post-it notes, self-inking stamps and file folders, with messages that are VERY much to the point (you'll just have to come in and read these for yourself). For the well-stuffed stocking, a bit of sparkle from our jewelry case, a pair of velvet gloves, and some chocolate truffles or sea-salt caramels to sweeten the gift. We've filled our shop with trees and garlands, and hung them with ornaments from all over the world. Find the perfect gift for the hard-tobuy for. Come and see us-we're open seven days a week-or check us out on line at themarygoround.com. Community News • November 2011• Page 13 “Oh, so that's where Santa gets all those great gifts for ladies & girls” One peek into the window at Beads & Baubles, on business Route 6, in historic downtown, Tunkhannock, and you might think, "Oh, so that's where Santa gets all those great ladies & girls stocking stuffers! Little gifts and trinkets even beyond jewelry are found inside this store. Holiday festive emery boards, hair accessories, key chains, gloves, and scarves are all available at Beads & Baubles. That's on top of the amazing selection of affordably priced jewelry. You're going to find a very colorful selection of necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings with prices beginning under $10. The Beads & Baubles' inventory covers the littlest of girls to pieces your grandmother would just love. Pure Pennsylvania -- a treat to every sense of the Holiday Season What could say "Welcome to Pennsylvania" better than a gift shop that offers so many incredible Pennsylvania products? Not your average souvenirs, but a store that offers handmade jewelry, quilted purses, and oil paintings distinctively designed in this state. Pure Pennsylvania, in the Hallstead Plaza just off the first exit of I-81 from NY State, greets travelers and locals with a variety of treats including PA food specialties like LeRaysville Cheese and Kutztown Soda. You will also find Mt. Laurel of PA Soaps, Beads for Life (a jewelry line from New Milford), Old Shed Candles out of Grove City and the list continues. In addition to the made in PA products offered inside Pure Pennsylvania, you will find a great deal of items made in the USA from pottery including their best selling Clay in Motion-hand warmer mugs to All Natural hand-baked treats by Furry Tail Gourmet of NY. Whether you are just visiting our region or you've lived here all your life, you will find Pure Pennsylvania to be a treat to every sense this holiday season. With gift items starting under $5, inside Pure Pennsylvania's shop you will find great gifts for every age on your list. There's jewelry for little kids, tweens, teens and adults. Soft plush baby toys and bath robes are also included in the selection. And their food product line is incredible including many gluten free choices such as snacks, along with brownie and waffle mixes. Guys will just love the Road Kill Grill spice mix as a gift and BBQ Marinades. Pastured Hen Eggs from Windwood Hill Farm in Hallstead is also offered. Pure Pennsylvania gladly creates gift baskets from any number of items in the store including their food specialties. You can shop around, fill your own basket and they'll happily wrap it up for you. With too many items to include in one short story, you need to stop in and experience the store yourself. You haven't really seen PA, until you've shopped Pure Pennsylvania, Route 11 in the Hallstead Plaza, Great Bend. Pure Pennsylvania, owned by Becky Reed, recently made the decision to give up her 12 year insurance career to run the gift shop. A few short weeks after making that decision, the store was hit with 14 inches of water during the September Flooding. With a glimmer of hope in her eye, she now looks forward to this holiday season with a focus on Family, Fun & Girlfriend. Visit Pure Pennsylvania to see exactly what she means. Highlights include: Candy Wrapper Purses-highly sought after styles. Want a festive jewelry piece to wear through the season? You'll find those "Christmassy" fashions, too. Beads & Baubles also features a line of clothing strait from the streets of New York City. Find the hottest ladies coats of the season-with designs that will make you look like you just jumped off the catwalk. Keeping you in style for the season, there's also warm yet high-fashionable winter boots, hats, and scarves inside the shop. If you have tweens, teens, or young adults on your holiday shopping list, Beads & Baubles is a must stop. Beads & Baubles will help you stuff their stockings with trendy and fun accessories. Community News • November 2011 • Page 14 Boback and Baker Coordinate with PennDOT to resolve State Route 29 snarls in Tunkhannock Rep. Karen Boback (RColumbia/Luzerne/Wyoming) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/ Monroe/Pike/Susquehanna/ Wayne/Wyoming) hosted a meeting with PennDOT on Oct. 13, at the Emergency Management Administration building in Tunkhannock to address concerns related to traffic on State Route 29 from the new Walmart to the main intersection in Tunkhannock Borough. The meeting was a result of the numerous complaints expressed by constituents who travel the route. “I felt the meeting was time well spent,” said Boback. “It allowed us to interact with one another regarding the concerns of our constituents and the feasibility of improving traffic patterns that are hindering a realistic flow.” Ideas that would help remedy the problems were discussed and several suggestions will be investigated by PennDOT, Walmart officials and the municipalities of Eaton Township and Tunkhannock Borough. “Our highest priority should be protecting the motorists who travel this route,” Baker said. “I look forward to working with all of the stakeholders in this process in the coming weeks to find a solution that reduces congestion in this area and improves driver safety.” Attendees at the meeting included officials from PennDOT, Eaton Township, Tunkhannock Borough, Eileen Spencer from Rep. Sandra Major’s office, Wyoming County Commissioner Judy Mead, Emergency Management Coordinator Gene Dziak, and representatives from Walmart. PennDOT indicated it will contact the legislators’ offices upon completion of its investigation. MADE IN AMERICA Lucky Dog Pet Spa Address: 503 South Main Street, Montrose, PA Owner: Patricia Hjelm DePaola Made in America Items: Pet foods and treats for both dogs and cats, as well as other animals including turtles and hamsters. Health Smart Pumpkin & Carrot Recipe Dog Biscuits. Homeopathic products to treat fleas, tics, and other animal ailments. Pet Natural Products of Vermont. West Paw Design Pet Beds and Carriers (made with recycled materials). Leashes, Lupine Pet Collars, Pet Care Products, Grooming Supplies. Toys such as the Wigzi Stuff and Throw. And many other pet friendly, pet care products. Other notes of interest: Lucky Dog Pet Spa happily supports TrueFriends Animal Welfare, Susquehanna and Wyoming Counties no-kill shelter. If you would like to donate dog food to True-Friends, Lucky Dog will give you a 30% discount and deliver it for you. Phone: 570-278-7078; Open: Monday - Friday 10-5:30, Saturdays 10-5. Other Local Businesses offering a good selection of Made in America items: Giovino's Flooring, Route 29, Tunkhannock; Wisnosky Jewelers, business route 6, Tunkhannock; Pure Pennsylvania, Hallstead Plaza, Route 11; Shabby Shek Salon & Boutique, business Route 6, Tunkhannock; Gay's True Value, Route 29, Tunkhannock; WJ Logo Design, business route 6, Tunkhannock; Francine Kiryluk Hair Studio, Route 11, Nicholson; Croasdale Sporting Goods, Main Street, Nicholson; Endless Collections, Main Street, Nicholson; Mary-Go-Round, business Route 6, Tunkhannock; Spice Shoppe, business Route 6, Tunkhannock; Jennifer L. Gifts, business Route 6, Tunkhannock; Nicholson Lumber, Main Street, Nicholson; Herron Lumber, business Route 6, Tunkhannock; PA Designs, Marcy Station Road, Tunkhannock Salon 611, Route 6 & 11, LaPlume; Greenwoods Furniture, business route 6, Tunkhannock and Paradise Books and Gifts, business Route 6, Tunkhannock. Community News • November 2011 • Page 15 “Whoo, Hoo!” Gay’s is open for business “Whoo, Hoo!” You could hear the excitement in the voices of Wyoming County locals as Gay's True Value reopened their doors. That excitement comes as no surprise, after all area residents have come to depend on Gay's for hardware and home-ware, that's just not available anywhere else. Days after the flooding, one local person was looking for colored electrical tape. Where else would you find that but Gay's True Value! And no they couldn't find it anywhere else. With the holiday season fast approaching, folks couldn't stand to be without the charm of shopping in this historic store. Yes, because Gay's has an excellent selection of gift items from candles and home décor to toys and even beer making supplies. But also, Gay's always has a nice selection of Christmas lights and the replacement bulbs along with all the nails, nuts, bolts, and hanger thingy-ma-bobs you need to get those holiday lights up and shining! For those who become acrobatics trying to hang that Christmas shine, Gay's offers ladders and chains, and rope and tape and, and, and ... you get the idea. Needless to say, folks round these parts are thrilled that they are back and running for the season. Here are just a few highlights of what we've come to expect from our friends at Gay's True Value, Route 29, Tunkhannock: Heat tapes and Heaters, Duct tape and bird calls, hunting and fishing supplies, sporting goods and stuff for cooking our foods, crock pots and food processors, wine making supplies and games using dice, Connect 4 or puzzles. Snow throwers and shovels, ice-melt and ice-chests, bicycles and scooters. Electrical supplies and stove pipe, alarm clocks and Carharts, dolls and doll houses. Keys made and dog chains, sleds and skates, tackles and baits, guns and ammo. Chainsaws and places to wipe our paws, brooms and vacuum bags, humidifiers and air compressors, glassware and home repair. Christmas décor and so much, much more. Ohh and just one more thing, we always look forward to the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus at Gay's True Value in the first few weeks of December. Year after year, Gay's has provided free pictures with the jolly ole' couple and thankfully they will again this year. Community News • November 2011 • Page 16 Inspiration, encouragement and loving thoughts can all be wrapped up this season with a visit to Paradise Books and Gifts Paradise Books and Gifts in Tunkhannock, feature uplifting gifts that express encouraging words on wall hangings and other home accent pieces. With an emphasis on country décor, you automatically feel welcome inside the store. As you browse around, you'll discover treasures like personalized Cake Pans - what a great give for mom, grandma or anyone who likes to bake. Not only do you have the option of including a name on the pans, you can also choose your color and design-choices even include a picture of a motorcycle. Also in the line of personalized gifts, with Paradise you can have a name embossed on a Bible-whether it's a child's first, for a milestone anniversary or a family gift. Certainly not your average country gift store. Paradise offers many distinct items that just stand out. There's a distinguishing selection of trendy jewelry. Many pieces are handmade and not duplicated. You'll find fabulous color and great design in necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets. Also available, the Country Herbal line of all natural products including soaps, herbal shampoos, pain freeze, and sinus sprays. Paradise's extensive selection of books includes books for tiny tots, teens and adults. The "Love Finds You" series is a big hit among young adult women and includes the title "Love Finds You in Hershey Pennsylvania". Gooseberry Patch Cookbooks are another highlight you'll find at Paradise, as well. If you are looking for a particular title, Paradise will order any book for you and have in just a few days. Helping you avoid long drives to the city and the crowds of the season. The prices are as reasonable as getting a book elsewhere. For the holiday season you are sure to discover a great selection of Christmas décor. Paradise is known to have ornaments priced under $5, in fact Paradise has had some for even under two. You'll find snowmen, and more snowmen as well as a great collection of angels, nativities, and many other seasonal accents. Very inexpensive stocking stuffers for children, trinkets for co-workers and secret Santa gifts are easy to come by at Paradise, too. One other thing is for certain, when you visit Paradise in historic downtown Tunkhannock, you will not be able to leave without getting yourself a delicious piece of homemade chocolate. Celebrate the Holidays looking fabulous Many of us have begun our countdowns to Christmas! While you're at it, you can count the ways Shabby Shek Salon and Boutique can help you feel beautiful this holiday season. They offer so many options it's difficult to even begin. First of all, everyone is welcome to stop into Shabby Shek and browse. Shabby Shek offers a line of jewelry, purses, and scarves. You will find hand - made unique pieces for gal's of any age. In particular, the girls in the salon love the Scrabble Piece necklaces enhanced with color and pictures. Find the initial of someone on your list and there you have a unique gift. Another noteworthy item: the feather earring and hair accessories are just perfect for those non-committal types who love the feathers. Shabby Shek does offer a wonderful, colorful selection of feather extensions as well as glitter extension (a great look for holiday parties) along with other hair accessory options. Shabby Shek offers the most up to date styles and extremely excellent products that keep your hair healthy and add shine. The Therma Fuse line is a new one that the girls at Shabby Shek just love! It helps heal damaged hair with heat. Shabby Shek Salon and Boutique also offers Scruples TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Colour Creme, a unique hair color that gives hair vibrant color with incredible coverage and shine. unsurpassed condition and beauty to maintain the integrity of your hair. Need a pick-me-up? Give your style a lift with TEXTURE FUSION, an incredibly innovative and exciting salon service. TEXTURE FUSION gives hair permanent texture and provides extra support for styling. Hair can be blown - dry smooth with increased volume or scrunched for soft and loose movement. Other services include manicure and pedicures utilizing the latest technology in nail services. Two totally new nail technologies are now available at Shabby Shek. You can try their New gel polish, providing a 2 week plus manicure with 58 colors available (chip and peel free). And there is new system for nail enhancements ... replace your acrylic or gels with this healthier alternative to nail enhancements, featuring 5 vitamins plus calcium made with organic properties resistant to chipping and cracking. Shabby Shek certainly is an all - inclusive salon with Skin Care services available--including micro dermabrasion. Imagine a very fine sand blaster and you'll get a picture of how micro dermabrasion works. It uses a diamond - tipped wand, to slough off the top layer (epidermis) of your skin and stimulate new skin growth. This non-invasive procedure results in a younger looking complexion. Gift Certificates are available all year round and makes a great gift. Community News • November 2011 • Page 17 Facts you should know before beginning your holiday hunt for the perfect gift 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Wisnosky Jewelers offers gifts for under $50. Wisnosky Jewelers offers gifts for under $25. At Wisnosky Jewelers, you will find charms for under $15. Wisnosky Jewelers offers more ways to personalize your gifts. Engraving is done on site with a quick turn-around time. Your engraving options include more than jewelry, you can engrave picture frames, glassware, vases, and almost any surface you choose. Wisnosky Jewelers will custom design any piece of jewelry you choose, pendants, bracelets, rings, etc. We listening to what you describe and creating that truly one of a kind gift (on site). You are always welcome to simply come in and browse Wisnosky's showroom. At Wisnosky Jewelers, you always receive personal one-on-one attention, you are never rushed into making a decision. Educating you on your buying decision is a priority of Wisnosky Jewelers. Wisnosky Jewelers offers more than jewelry--you will find hand crafted jewelry boxes, incredibly designed clocks, artwork, wine racks & many other unique pieces. 85% or more of Wisnosky's inventory is Made in America. Wisnosky's offers a selection you won't find anywhere else in NEPA. Layaway is available at Wisnosky Jewelers. Wisnosky Jewelers is your personal jeweler for a lifetime, offering service after sale including cleaning your jewelry and on-site repairs. Diamonds • Precious Metals • Gems • Engraving Custom Designs 230 West Tioga Street Tunkhannock, PA Phone 570-836-5754 Fax: 570-836-9986 www.wisnosky.com Holiday gift buying for the men on your list is easy at Mile Hill Auto Parts Holiday gift buying for the men on your list does not need to be difficult. Simplify your shopping with NAPA Mile Hill Auto Parts. With one swipe to activate the gift card, his gift will be all set. Here's just a few items your recipient will be able to choose with his card: Parts for his ATV, recreational vehicle or motorcycle. Parts for his lawn and garden equipment. Tools and equipment. Parts for the shop vac. Accessories for his vehicle, mud flaps, car mats, and more. Car wash essentials. Tool boxes. Garage Stools. Battery Chargers. Even though backed by a well-respected national name, NAPA Mile Hill Auto Parts is locally owned and operated by Tom Henry, Senior and Tom Henry, Jr. Life long residents of the Tunkhannock area and the family does a lot for the area. Years ago, a decision was made to donate the use of a ball field to the area, that field is affectionately called NAPA field. It is not uncommon to find Tom, Jr. donating his time for Relay for Life or other area benefits. And you will definitely find them supporting other independent business owners here at home. Quit agonizing over his gift this holiday season, make it easy on yourself and purchase him a gift card from NAPA Mile Hill Auto Parts and have the confidence in knowing your supporting a business that has done so much for its community. Community News • November 2011 • Page 18 You just don't find gifts like this at any ole toy store You just don't find gifts like this at any ole toy store. And you just don't find gifts like this so reasonably priced! Wilcox Toys and Crafts is a hidden secret in the Endless Mountains. Just one turn off Route 92 in area referred to as Shupp Hill, you will find this wonderful treasure shop of fun. Adjacent to their farm store, Wilcox features old fashioned pedal tractors with names like Allis Chalmer, John Deere, and International. What an opportunity for you, to give a gift that will be passed on from generation to generation. There are cherished toys of childhood, bikes and wagons even wheel barrows logoed with your favorite names in farm equipment along with die-cast collectibles. A favorite choice amongst Wilcox customers are FARM SETS. Children love to put these together and play for hours and over the years adults have come to collect these sets. Other highlights include toddler and baby toys, featuring the best names in farming along with adult collectibles as well. You will find tin signs to decorate your home or give as gifts to your family and friends, along with items like salt and pepper shakers, clocks and other home décor selections. Highly collectible Ertl Diecasts are also available in choices that include Dukes of Hazard, Harley Davidson, plus big names in big rigs and tractor trailers. Wilcox is open seven days a week to serve area farmers, making it convenient for you to do your toy and gift shopping as well. Inside the farm supply store you'll find treats for your pets and local honey, in addition to their farm supplies and tractor parts. For more information and directions you can call 570-836-8989. Tis’ the season of practical gift giving When choosing the right gift, a useful gift for the recipients on your list, think about this: A gift certificate from Old Joe's Service Center in Factoryville. Certainly you know someone who owns a car, right? And that person has to take care of vehicle repairs and maintenance at times, right? A gift certificate to Old Joe's would be a welcomed holiday gift. Old Joe's Service Center has a reputation for offering top quality work, a fair price, and for being honest. Located just off Route 6 and 11, on College Avenue in Factoryville, Old Joe's attracts customers from Clarks Summit to Clifford, Tunkhannock and the Lake Winola area. In fact, Susie Shaw has shared that when "some old customers have moved away", they return to have Old Joe's take care of their maintenance. Old Joe's is an official PA Inspection Station, and even though it's not required in Wyoming County, Old Joe's offers PA Emissions Inspections. This is just one convenience they offer, benefiting clients who may live in Lackawanna County but work in Wyoming County. Another convenience offered to all clients, hours that include Saturdays until 1:00 pm as well as Monday through Wednesday until 7:00 pm. Oil and filter changes to tires, brakes and engine overhauls, there's no job too big or small for Old Joe's experienced team. Old Joe's is owned by lifelong Factoryville residents Gary and Susie Shaw along with their son Steve and his wife Melanie, work at the business as well. You can reach them by calling 570-9453322. From the Shaw Family to yours have a very happy and safe holiday season. Community News • November 2011 • Page 19 Lackawanna Trail honors teams and parents Lackawanna Trail Homecoming Dance Senior members of the Lackawanna Trail Lady Lions Field Hockey team and their parents were honored at their last home game on Thursday, October 13. Seniors and parents honored were: front, from left, Courtney Wood, Alexa Rzucidlo, Alyssa Mallory, Clarissa Eggleston and Mackenzie Rosiak; middle, Kimberly Tharrington. Terelyn Rzucidlo, Valerie Mallory, William Eggleston and Denise Rosiak; back, Richard Tharrington, John Rzucidlo, Victor Mallory and Jon Rosiak. Photo by Alice Stuffle Approximately 250 students dance the night away at the Lackwanna Trail Homecoming Dance held at the school. The dance ended a week of festivities funded by the Lackawanna Trail Booster Club. The Lackawanna Trail Homecoming court was Sophomore, Julie Scappatura; Freshman, Grace Wetzel; Queen, Natasha Pacholec; King, Marvess Rosiak; and Princess, Emily Stuenzi. Junior Court member Keirnan Dougherty absent from photo. Below are: Queen, Natasha Pacholec and King, Marvess Rosiak. The senior members of the Lackawanna Trail Lions Cross Country Team and their parents were honored at their last home meet on Tuesday October 18. Seniors honored were: Front, from left, Andrew O'Brien, Alicia Breita, Garrett CraigLucas, Peter Lengel and Jamie Reese. Middle; Kay O'Brien, Cindy Breita, Laura Craig, Gina Lengel and Maureen Reese; back, Paul O'Brien, Andy Lengel and James Reese. Senior members of the Lackawanna Trail Lady Lions Girls Volleyball team and their escorts were honored at their last home game on Thursday October 20. Those honored were: front, from left, Gabby Bellanco, Marissa Booth, Ashley Chuck and Laura Cox; middle, Denise Bellanco, Marian Booth, Lori Chuck and Richard Pollock; back, Anthony Bellanco, James Booth, and A.J. Chuck. Cox is the daughter of Mary Lou Chibirka and Robert Cox. Community News • November 2011 • Page 20 12/24 Brings 10th Year Regional Tour Kevin Kitchnefsky Foundation for Spinal High School Cord Research held their annual Harvest Fest to Tunkhannock Twelve Twenty Four will be bringing their high energy, The Kevin Kitchnefsky Foundation for Spinal Cord Research held their annual Harvest Fest event recently to raise funds in hopes to find a cure for paralysis and help area families. Yvonne Kitchnefsky proudly admired the new Hawaii Painting that Bob Lizza created for the Foundation. Raffle tickets for the painting were sold to help raise funds. Pictured right: Emma Keithline proudly displayed her Hello Kitty Face-painting. full-scale holiday rock orchestra concert to the Tunkhannock Area High School Auditorium on Friday, December 9th at 7:00 p.m. Their performance features the music of the Trans Siberian Orchestra, as well as their own recorded holiday creations! Twelve Twenty-four was established in 2002, starting out as a recreation of the resounding Trans Siberian Orchestra. This year coming off their momentum of last year’s acclaimed holiday release “Miracle on Rock Street”; they are currently being reviewed for a Grammy nomination. Nominations will be made public in November. Twelve Twenty-Four’s Christmas tunes, with the rock edge is for all ages and sure to be an event you will look forward to every year. Every performance 12/24 does benefits a specific charity they play for. The Tunkhannock High School performance proceeds will benefit the Tunkhannock Area Music Program. This year the Twelve Twenty Four Tour will be dedicated to band member Andrew Collinsworth, Cellist, who passed away at the age of 33 from pancreatic cancer. Please visit Twelve Twenty-Four on their site for updates and late breaking news at www.twelvetwentyfour.net , join their extended family and make it a family holiday tradition as many have. Tickets can be purchased from Tunkhannock Marching Band students, Gay’s True Value, Bridge Street, Tunkhannock, PA, Rock Street Music, Pittston, PA, or you may order tickets online at www.twelvetwentyfour.net. $15 per person presale or $20 at the door. For further information you may call (570) 836-6979. ADVERTISING SALES Endless Mountains Community News Is seeking a self-motivated salesperson that can work as a self-starter in a non-structured environment. Offers the right individual 50% Commission on Monthly Sales. Lovely Lady Bug Alexandria Callahan plays with Rajah the pup that Tom Gruen brought out for children to pet during the Harvest at Shadowbrook. More photos on page 24. Must be community oriented with sales experience, specifically with knowledge of newspaper advertising. Must be able to work within deadlines, have own computer with Internet and email. To learn more send an email with a note of interest and prior newspaper advertising experience to: Lisa Pretko, Owner / Publisher communitynews123@comcast.net Must live within the Wyoming County area. Set your own hours. This is a commission only opportunity. Must be very customer service oriented, with a desire to help businesses grow their business with advertising and marketing. Community News • November 2011 • Page 21 Lackawanna Trail High School announced students Children's Classes to be held who were nominated for Students of the Month at the Dietrich Theater Drawing and Painting, ages 5 to 8, at t the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock on Friday, November 4, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Instructor: Amy Colley. Admission: $35. Students will explore the basic concepts of drawing and painting including line, shape, texture, value, color and space while creating their own masterpieces. Drawing from Life, ages 9 - 12, on Thursdays, November 3, 10, 17 and December 1 and December 8, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Instructor: Steve Colley. Admission: $50 The human figure offers every challenge one could require line, tone, perspective and composition. Explore the linear aspects of figure drawings, from gestures to pure contour. For more information and other classes available, call 570-996-1500. Tunkhannock Area High School student to exhibit artwork Above in photo, front from left are: Shelby Croasdale (SOM Tenth Grade) and Mackenzie Semken. (POP Seventh Grade); back row:, Peter Lengel (SOM Twelfth), Victor Rosa (eleventh SOM) and Allison Stuenzi (Ninth Grade POP) and Wynn Phillips (Eighth Grade POP). Lackawanna Trail High School Assistant Principal Dr. Tania Stoker, announced the students who were nominated for Students of the Month and Power of the Paws for September. Students receiving nominations for Students of the Month were nominated by the faculty for their academic effort, citizenship and school service. Students receiving nominations for Power of the Paws were nominated by the faculty for their school pride, achievement, work effort. Pink Paw Dance helps raise funds for Breast Cancer awareness Photo right: Ethan Palaskas of Nicholson enjoyed a night of dancing and having fun during the Pink Paw Dance held on October 5th at the Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center. The Pink Paw dance is put on the PTO to raise fund and awareness of Breast Cancer. Monique Kenia, a senior at Tunkhannock Area High School, will exhibit her artwork as part of the 9th Invitational Emerging High School Artists Exhibition at King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA from November 7 – December 15. She will be joined by nearly 40 other high school students from the Back Mountain and Wyoming Valley areas. Coordinated by Sue Hand, artist and educator who holds an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities from King’s College, the exhibit will honor some of the best and the brightest artistic talents from sixteen area high schools. Each student was invited to participate based on their artistic talent and past record of exhibitions and awards. The public is invited to a Meet-the-Artists reception from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 18 at the Widmann Gallery, Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. A gallery talk will be held at 7:00 p.m. that evening by many of the artists. The exhibit continues through Thursday, December 15. Gallery hours are: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The exhibit is coordinated by Sue Hand, artist and educator who holds an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities from King’s College. Community News • November 2011 • Page 22 Nicholson Fire Company First Friday Soup Sales The Nicholson Fire Company is serving up delicious homemade soups on the first Friday of each month during winter. Pre-Order by calling 570-942-4578. November 4th, Soups: Butternut Squash, Turkey Rice, Cream of Chicken and New England Clam Chowder. December 2nd, Soups: Loaded Potato, Manhattan Clam Chowder, and Italian Wedding. Soup is available in quarts, to go at the Fire Hall on Main Street in Nicholson. Sale hours are 4p.m. - 6:30 p.m.. Barbershop Vocal Clinic Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock on Saturdays, November 5 and 12 at 10:30 a.m. Presented by: the Endless Mountains Chorus. Admission: Free. Call 570-836-8595 to sign up. Preregistration is not required. Do you like to sing? Would you like to sing better? Do you enjoy harmony? Does the fact that you can't read music keep you from singing? If you said yes to any of these questions, these vocal clinics are for you. Here is what you will experience: See and hear internationally ranked quartet "Anything Goes" express themselves by singing four part harmony on the Dietrich stage. Actually hear and learn how to make four voices sound like five or six. Sing a new song with your fellow attendees in four-part harmony without reading music. Receive a "Learning CD" and music that will allow you to learn a song in four-part harmony without reading music. Learn the three elements of good quality singing and what you can do to become a great singer. This clinic is for the new as well as the experienced singer, and it's free. Tips to ease the stress of the holiday season As the excitement of the holiday season approaches, we all tend to feel a little overwhelmed. This stress can be physically and mentally exhausting. The end result is usually a lot of muscle tension, poor attention, restless sleep, low energy, occasional headaches, and perhaps even depression. While a shortage of time is usually part of our stressful lives, it is very important to put some time and effort into managing stress in a healthy way. This effort is often rewarded with more energy and a better overall attitude. Some exercise like walking, yoga, Pilates or a stretching routine done at least 20 minutes, for 4 or 5 days a week can have great stress relieving effects. Increased circulation throughout the body helps eliminate toxins such as lactic acid that builds up in tight muscles. The simple act of stretching a muscle provides some relief from built up tension and helps the body relax. During exercise the body releases endorphins in your system that both boost mood and make the body feel good. Exerting energy during the day also improves the body’s ability to fall asleep and stay asleep through the night. There are also several mental exercises that help calm the stressed mind. These methods, like exercise, also require a regular commitment of time. Meditation, when done regularly, has a soothing effect on both the mind and body. Taking time out of your day to focus on things that make you happy is very important. Perhaps taking on a new hobby, learning to play an instrument, or writing feel good letters to friends and family. A calm mind will help you take control of your reaction to stress. Regular chiropractic care is also very important when dealing with life’s stresses. Chiropractic care helps reduce or eliminate the chronic tension on muscles associated with stress. In addition, your chiropractor can eliminate pressure in your nervous system by aligning the spine allowing the nerves to flow uninhibited. So, how can a healthy and balanced spine help you deal with stress? Creating a proper communication between the brain and the body, allows one’s nervous system to proper control the “fight or flight” response associated with stressful situations. When your body can turn this response off, because the stress we face is not a man-eating lion, tension in both the body and the mind is reduced. A properly functioning nervous system is key to managing stress. For more information on easing the stress this holiday season call Dr. Jason Maskaly - two offices to serve you. Factoryville 945-3373 or in Honesdale 253-0776. Community News • November 2011 • Page 23 Corporate gifts, personalized gifts - look to a name you can trust, WJ Logo Design Looking for corporate gifts, gifts for your employees, or other options in personalizing gifts for friends? Look to WJ Logo Design in Tunkhannock. With thousands of options, WJ Logo design can place your logo on items like watches, jackets, mugs, thermos, lunch bags, totes and more. Providing you a way to say thank you to your customers while reminding them who you are 365 days a year. WJ Logo Design's selection includes everything from dog dishes to brand name button down shirts. Company Logoed polos, tees, and jackets make excellent employee rewards and gifts. Not only giving you a way to say "thank you" to the hard working people of your company - but gifts like these can help build morale in the office and work place. A simple gift such as an embroidered sweat shirt, v-neck t-shirt or cardigan can give your employee more pride in the work they perform for your company. WJ Logo Design also provides you an outlet for more creative gift giving. When thinking of gifts for family and friends - think about getting shirts made up to commemorate an experience from the past year. Collared shirts with "the Smith Family" embroidered on them make a wonderful idea for larger families who get together every holiday season. Planning a trip for next year, maybe you’ll want to get all matching t-shirts that show you're together on the trip. Does your husband or wife own their own business, but have no clothing that helps to promote their business? Well, there's another holiday gift giving idea for you. WJ Logo Design does all their own screen printing and embroidery on-site to ensure quality. In addition, WJ Logo Design is an independently owned, local company that cares about your satisfaction. Find infinite gift giving opportunities today with a visit to WJ Logo Design, business Route 6, just behind Wisnosky Jewelers, Tunkhannock. Trophies • Engraving • Promotional Screen Printing • Embroidery • Signs 230 East Tioga Street • Tunkhannock, PA Phone: (570) 996-1666 • Fax: (570) 836-9986 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Community News • November 2011 • Page 24 The young and those young at heart - enjoy the Harvest Fest Lisa Richardson has been named manager at the Lake Carey Inn "Weeeeee" ... Savanah Ross of Tunkhannock says "let's do it again" as she slides out of the moon bounce in the courtyard at Shadowbrook. Wyoming County Commissioner, Judy Mead's grandchildren are eager to enjoy the fun at Harvest Fest. Mother Marney Hyde gets the children ready for their picture to be taken. Above are: Emily, Abbey and Caleb. Amanda Wilcox choose her favorite pumpkin during Harvest Fest. Lisa Richardson has been named the new manager at the Lake Carey Inn. Lisa comes to the Inn with an extensive background in the restaurant and bar industry and plans some very positive changes for Lake Carey. In just a few weeks, she's already added an All You Can Eat Pasta night on Wednesdays. Pick your Pasta (angle hair, fettuccini, or spaghetti). Pick your sauce (marinara, alfredo or butter garlic). Pick your meat (meatballs, chicken, or shrimp). Soon you will also be able to enjoy a brand new menu offering even better entrees and your classic favorites. Serving tasty wings, good pizza and generous sandwiches, to-go orders are also welcome. The Lake Carey Inn is available for your holiday get-togethers, office parties, showers, weddings and any event you may be planning. Call and let them help you create an excellent menu for your occasion. With the backdrop of the "little lake", there's no better scenery or atmosphere for your gathering. Phone (570) 836-2200. The entertainment line-up at the Lake Carey Inn continues to get better and better as they offer Open Mic most Wednesdays, Accoustic Nights on Thursdays, and the occasional DJ dance party on Fridays, with live music every Saturday and Sunday. Stop by and meet Lisa and find out what else is new at the Lake Carey Inn, today. Winter hours - open at 2:00. Noah St. Germain of Dickson City enjoys a ride on a pony provided by Christoper and Mary Columbo and Family of Hop Bottom. Noah's grandmother is the post master in Lake Winola. Community News • November 2011 • Page 25 Evans Falls PTO announces 2nd annual Holiday Boutique Center Moreland "Soldiers of Christ" Mission Project Evans Falls PTO is planning their 2nd annual Holiday Boutique for December 10th from 10am to 2pm. This year we have expanded the space for vendors/crafters; new this year will be a The youth group of the book fair, santa's workshop for the kids to purchase gifts, and an expanded food area. Vendor/Crafter space is still available; Space Center Moreland United Methodcost $15.00 in cafeteria (table included) and $10.00 in hall (table not ist Church, Soldiers Of Christ, are collecting toiletries for use to included). Please contact 570-817-0262 for more information. flood victims. You may bring unopened toothbrushes, toothpaste, Major, Boback Announce $31,392 Grant soup, shampoos, lotions, etc. to the church located on Creamery for Wyoming County Commissioners Rd., Center Moreland. You may Funding will help support the position of county recycling call Doug or Nancy (333-4608) coordinator. Reps. Sandra Major (R-Susquehanna/Wayne/ for info. The church is also Wyoming) and Karen Boback (R-Columbia/Luzerne/Wyoming) collecting special needs for announced a state grant of $31,392 for the Wyoming County Com- cleanup for the flood victims. missioners under the County Recycling Coordinator Grant Program. Scrub brushes, one & two - gallon The program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of buckets, rubber gloves etc.. Call Environmental Protection, provides grants to reimburse 50 percent Pastor Drew (333-4354). of the county recycling coordinator’s salary and expenses. “This funding is vital to our counties, which are always trying Election Day meals, to accomplish a lot with limited resources,” said Major. “Recycling bake sale efforts across the state are continuing to increase and having a All day Election Day meals at coordinator to manage the various programs is essential. Having the Center Moreland United this funding stream available is an important component of the Methodist, Creamery Rd., Center state’s overall recycling strategy.” Moreland, will be served 7:30 “Community recycling programs make it easy for citizens to a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Noconserve our natural resources and increase the success of recycling vember 8. The meals will benefit efforts,” said Boback. “I applaud Wyoming County for the effort it the "SOLDIERS OF CHRIST" makes to encourage recycling.” youth group. Community News • November 2011 • Page 26 Boback, Baker announce Brick's Market plans opening for November 10th Brick's Market is looking up and providing you with deli- Alan Sturdevant, the butcher is at November as their cious desserts for your celebra- set to provide your favorite flaopening of Forkston Roads scheduled date10, 2011, to re-open. tions. With a brand new oven on vors and choice cuts of meat for Mother-Nature allotted Brick's its way, the bakery will be all set your holiday table. by Thanksgiving the opportunity to do remodel- to take your special orders for Lynn and Paul Reynolds Following a meeting with PennDOT, Rep. Karen Boback (R-Columbia/Luzerne/Wyoming) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/ Monroe/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) announced that the damaged roadway and bridge on State Route 3001 in Forkston will be open by Thanksgiving. “People are ready for their lives to get back to normal, and restoring the roadway and bridge will greatly help their cause,” said Boback. “I am grateful PennDOT met with us and heard our concerns. I know the road crews will be working very hard to have the roads open by Thanksgiving, and I will continue to monitor the progress of this project.” “With each torrential downpour, our legislative delegation has brought specific unmet needs to the attention of federal and state officials,” said Baker. “PennDOT has acted upon our requests for help, recognizing how important these roadways are to our economy and our quality of life. I will keep working with PennDOT to ensure that road replacement projects stay on track, access to gamelands remains a priority, and traffic will be flowing safely and smoothly before hunting season and the holidays.” The meeting centered on rumors that the township could be crippled by the damaged transportation infrastructure into the next year. Boback and Baker organized the meeting to urge PennDOT to take quick action. It was attended by Boback; Baker; Frank Miner, Forkston Township supervisor; Harold Hill, P.E., Assistant District Executive for Construction, PennDOT; and Gene Dziak, director of the Wyoming County Emergency Management Agency. The road and bridge are scheduled to reopen to traffic on Wednesday, November 23. Additional smoothing and paving will be completed in the spring. More information about Boback and her legislative priorities is available at RepBoback.com. Information about Baker is posted at SenatorBaker.com. Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, December 2 & 3 at 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Admission: Free. Sponsored by: Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation Enjoy this favorite Jim Henson Christmas movie at the Dietrich. . Call 570-996-1500 for details. ing that they had been considering before the September flooding. You can expect to see a warmer and more inviting store when you return to Brick's. New floors installed by Giovino's Flooring greet you as you walk through the doors. There's new paint on the walls, new cases all around, and you'll find a few other delightful surprises. As two months of birthdays have past, many folks have missed ordering their nicely decorated cakes from Brick's Market. The bakery crew is looking forward to their new workstation and returning to decorating cakes with your favorite characters and design. With the holiday season quickly approaching, you can rest assured Brick's will be back cakes, pies and holiday cookie trays. Many necessities in the deli department had to be replaced as well. You'll be thrilled with the new look and your ability to once again grab a quick lunch on the go or the evening's supper on your way home with in the coming weeks. Brick's will return with their baked chicken, mashed potatoes, and other specialties as well as your favorite salads, sides and entrees. At this time of the year, you may be eager to see the return of Brick's deli platters, vegetable trays, and fruit baskets along with their catering for your gatherings. They will most certainly be waiting for your orders. Area families have made Brick's fresh made kielbasa and sausage part of their traditions. have always run a very clean, nice store. Now, it's going to be cleaner than ever as crews have spent nearly two months scrubbing the place down. After all inspections are complete and the Brick's family has everything back in place, the store that's been operating at 177 East Tioga Street in Tunkhannock since June of 1970 will be re-opened. The date scheduled right now is November 10th. If you would like to begin ordering your party platters, cakes, and fruit baskets call 836-3421. Brick’s hours will be: Sunday: 9:00 - 5:00pm, Monday: 8:00 - 9:00pm, Tuesday: 8:00 - 9:00pm, Wednesday: 8:00 - 9:00pm, Thursday: 8:00 9:00pm, Friday: 8:00 - 9:00pm, and Saturday: 8:00 - 9:00pm. Community News • November 2011 • Page 27 Brick’s MARKET Re-Opening & Ready to Celebrate the Holidays with You ... as We have for the past 41 Years. Business Route 6 • Tunkhannock Community News • November 2011• Page 28
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