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Christmas in our Hometown, a seasonal celebration
"See! He is real!" Madison Walker of Nicholson,
amazed by this holiday TV special that came to life.
Bloomsburg University student Jessica Shaffer
(center) couldn't wait to introduce her college friends
to Christmas in Her Hometown. The girls from Northern New Jersey and Philadelphia couldn't believe
they'd shut down the streets for the celebration.
Pictured
above
are: Amanda Boons, Adrianna
Sgouris, Jessica Shaffer, Jackie Gallagher, and Alyssa
Ramos.
More photos page 19.
Trains and Trees Celebration
Newly elected Wyoming County commissioner
Ron Williams is thrilled to see the crowds
gathered for this festive celebration.
Santa's
Chief
Elf was able to
make the trip
courtesy
of
H&D
Waste
Service. Here
the famous elf
stands in front
of the beautifully decorated
tree at the Hotel
Altmont.
Employees from the P&G Mehoopany Employees Federal Credit Union set to greet the crowds
with chocolate treats.
Things to do!
More photos
inside page 5
Toy Drive & Holiday Party.
Santa & Mrs. Claus are Coming to Town!
Holiday Bake Sale.
Breakfast with Santa.
Movies & Much More!
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Community News • December 2011 • Page 3
Holiday Toy Drive -- Chiropractic & Rehab Associates
Even after seeing their own
share of misfortune with the
September flooding, Chiropractic and Rehab Associates is set
out to help others this holiday
season.
Dr. Paul Herbener and his
wife Diana have arranged their
annual toy drive helping Wyoming County families provide a
nicer Christmas for their children.
Brand-new unwrapped toys
will be collected at various businesses throughout the region and
distributed through Interfaith
Friends of Wyoming County.
Dr. and Mrs. Herbener have
wrapped large boxes where people can drop off toys. These
boxes will be found at various
locations in Tunkhannock including Frank Sorokach/State
Farm Insurance, the Nimble Hill
Wine Tasting Room, Gay's True
Value, B&R Distributors, RG
Salon, First National Community Bank, High Energy Fitness
& Karate, Lech's Pharmacy, as
well as Tunkhannock High
School, Roslund & Mehoopany
Elementary Schools.
Those who drop off toys at
Chiropractic and Rehab Associates will receive a complimentary visit with Dr. Herbener
valued at $75.00.
This is the 10th annual toy
drive organized by Dr. and Mrs.
Herbener, last year with the help
of good people in our communities the drive collected over 900
toys for area children.
A community holiday party
is being planned in appreciation
to those who donate.
Brand new toys from infants
to teens are welcome. A majority of toys donated are for
younger children, if you are interested in donating gifts for
older children-gift cards, watches, jewelry, cologne, games,
books, and perfume are acceptable ideas.
Holiday Party
Announced
Chiropractic and Rehab
Associates announces their annual
Community Holiday Party -- Friday, December 9th at 6PM. As a
gift to those who help with donations for toys to area Children,
Dr. and Mrs. Herbener invite area
residents to enjoy a night of catered food and beverages at their
offices on River Street in
Tunkhannock. They ask that all
you do is bring a new unwrapped
toy as your admission fee.
Holiday Toy Drive
Where:
Chiropractic & Rehab
Associates, River Street
Tunkhannock
Details: Drop new,
unwrapped toys off at
Chiropractic & Rehab
Associates
and schedule your free visit!
Community News • December 2011 • Page 4
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 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
[email protected].
Community News • December 2011 • Page 5
Trains and Trees Celebration in Nicholson
Lori Mulhern holds Kiera Mulhern for a Hannah Palaskas enjoyed dressing up for pictures inbetter view of the train during Trains and side the Landmark Farmer's Supply Building. The
Ladies Room hosted lots of fun for little
Trees in Nicholson.
Christmas Trains and Tree brought a crowd to the streets of
Nicholson on Saturday, November 26, 2011.
It was a joyous night for kids and adults, just look at
the delight in the eyes of Lisa Lochen as she holds
bright-eyed Alice Roberts.
Baby Liam and siblings Jillian and Michael Billets vis- Sally Lochen and Michael Delprete share a festive conited with Santa during Trains and Trees. Santa's trip to versation outside Lech's Pharmacy.
Nicholson was made possible by H&D Waste Services.
Megan June Walker holds out holiday treats in front
of the Altmont.
Santa's Chief Elf was able to make the trip courtesy of
H&D Waste Service. Here the famous elf stands in front
Robert Digger Jones and Kim Buckingham take a of the beautifully decorated tree at the Hotel Altmont.
moment in front of the Altmont's tree.
Community News • December 2011 • Page 6
Holiday Spotlight
LOVE to Dance Consignment Boutique
315 North State Street
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 233-7390
[email protected]
Owner: Elizabeth Richmond
Originally from Dalton, currently resides
in Ransom Township with my
fiancé, dog Kensington and kitten
Kingston.
I opened the store in August of 2010 and had always wondered
what people did with their dance related items once they have out
grown them or stopped dancing. I thought opening the store was a
great opportunity to recycle gently used dancewear throughout the
community.
The store is always accepting consignments of gently used
children's and adult's clothing, shoes, and accessories. No appointment
necessary.
About me: I have danced since I was 5 years old. I danced at the
Devine School of Dance in Waverly up until I graduated; then began
teaching at Arabesque Academy of Dancing in Moscow, PA. I had the
opportunity to attend the American Academy of Ballet's Summer
School of Excellence program at Vassar College, participate in the
American Academy of Ballet's Performance Awards; took part in a
Nutcracker Performance at the Manhattan Center in NYC, NY; dance
at several charity events and parades.
I had the opportunity to participate in a locally filmed movie with
Paul Sorvino, where I was asked to audition for a dancing role.
Currently I am a Speech Language Pathologist with the Scranton
School District.
Content of the store: Children's and adult's clothing, shoes,
costumes & accessories (including popular name brands - Capezio,
Bloch, Leo's, Sansha, Mirella, etc). Also carrying handmade tutu's by
Tutu Cute Parties (can be custom ordered & designed), as well as
handmade dance related greeting cards (birthday, first recital, etc) and
hand painted picture frames by MHR Invitations & More - which can
also be custom ordered & designed.
I personally make tutu wreaths to match a child's room or
seasonal designs which can be custom ordered & designed; flower clips
and tutu hair ties. Call for details, as hours are seasonal - (570)
233-7390 and also open by appointment.
Annual Holiday Bake Sale
Planned
The Kevin Kitchnefsky
Foundation for Spinal Cord Research will be holding their annual holiday bake sale fund
raiser in front of the New Walmart in Tunkhannock on Sunday
December 18th.
Offering fresh baked pies,
cakes, plates of cookies and
fudge, the baked goods are
homemade from scratch by
Kevin Kitchnefsky's mother
Yvonne and Aunt Rita.
You'll find pumpkin bread,
cranberry bread and other treats
as well as decorated Christmas
Cakes.
To pre-order your favorites
phone (570) 836-1240.
A special Christmas Gift given to the community
On Sunday, December 11th, Santa and Mrs.
Claus will be arriving
over the By-pass River
bridge via a horse drawn
buggy at approximately
1PM. Sitting in a decorated sleigh with his
wife by his side, the
Jolly Ol' St. Nick, will
be posing with children
for photos until 4 in the
afternoon.
While waiting
guests will be able to
take
complimentary
horse and buggy rides
and enjoy hot cider and
cookies.
Doug Gay recalls in
earlier years when Papa
Gay himself would dress
as Santa, his brother
Dave recognized his
Dad under that beard in front of
a crowd of people. Doug let out
a mighty jolly laugh himself,
recalling that moment and said,
“They've had to make a special
call to the "Northpole" each year
to make the pictures possible.”
Others remember many years
of Gay's doing Polaroid snapshots and handing them to you
while you wait.
With today's
technology Gay's has been using
a digital camera and saving them
to the computer, carefully keeping track of each child. The
pictures are taken and a few days
later you can check your mailbox at home for a wonderful
Christmas Greeting from the
family at Gay's True Value with
a picture of your child inside.
A staple in the Wyoming
County area for nearly 100
years, Gay's True Valueis very
committed to their communities,
always looking for ways to give
back with events like this.
Gay's True Value is located
on Route 29 in Tunkhannock.
For more information on Santa
and Mrs. Claus arriving, call
570-836-2175.
Artist Spotlight
Ashley Trull
Specialty: Photography
Description: Focus on nature photography, has taken
pictures of the Nicholson
Bridge and is
just getting into Portrait
Photography.
Ashley likes to take
pictures of daily things she
walks by. She loves how
people see different things in
her photography. Her focus
may have been something
different, but just because
she picks out one subject
doesn't mean other people
won't see something different. She recalls a photo of a horses eye where she was so focused on getting
a great shot of the eye. She capture the photo and didn't realize that the eye had the reflection of 4 other
horses.
About the Artist: Tunkhannock resident since January-moved to the area with her husband,
Christopher, who works with the gas line. Hometown: Aiken, South Carolina. Photography has been
her passion since 10th grade. Where you can view her work: Nimble Hill Wine Tasting Room, January
2nd through March. Meet and Greet will be held in February www.facebook.com/wyckedpix.com.
e-mail [email protected]. Favorite Quote: You don't take a photograph. You ask,
quietly, to borrow it. ~Author Unknown~
Community News • December 2011 • Page 7
Breakfast With Victorian
Christmas
Santa
Join us from 8:30 a.m. to
10:30 a.m., at St. John's Parish
Hall, Jackson Avenue, Susquehanna County, on December 10,
2011 for a breakfast and photo
with Santa.
For more information call:
570-853-4729.
This is a handicap accessible
location.
and Tea planned
Taste delectable treats and
Miss Maddies teas (or hot chocolate). High tea served all day
on December 10, 2011.
Location: Old Mill Village
Church on Route 11, on the
Green, Midtown Park, New Milford. Time: 11 am - 4pm.
For details and call
570-278-3199.
Community News • December 2011 • Page 8
Things to do!
Saturday 12/10/2011 - A CHRISTMAS WREATH SALE held by
the Faith Mountain Christian Academy at Schneider's Market in
Susquehanna. 8:30AM to 2 PM. Pre-orders welcome call 570-4652220. Wreaths will be $25.
Friday 12/09 & Saturday 12/10/2011 - BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGE'S WINTER CONCERT will be held on Friday at 8 PM and
Saturday at 3 and 8 PM. For tickets call 570-585-9295 or visit
www.bbc.edu/winterconcert.
Friday December 9th - Sunday the 11th - SPRINGVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH -- 4th annual LIVING NATIVITY, 6:30 to 8:30 PM
each evening. Featuring 10 walk thru scenes outdoors. No charge, no
donation. Free refreshments.
For more information phone
570-965-2163.
Sunday, 12/11/2011 - "Mary Did You Know?" A musical-- presented
by the Kingsley Community Church Choir at 6 PM.
Saturday 12/17/2011 - COOKIE WALK at the Clifford United
Methodist Church, Main Street, Clifford 9 AM to 12 PM. Containers
will be available for you to fill with homemade cookies. Benefits the
Clifford Community Youth Group. Small $4, large $7.
Friday 12/16 - Sunday 12/18/2011 - A LIVING NATIVITY at the
Clarks Green Assembly of God Church 7 to 9 PM each evening. 204
South Abington Road in Clarks Green.
Community News • December 2011 • Page 9
Community News • December 2011 • Page 10
It's a Wonderful Life
Holiday Spotlight: POPCORN ETC.
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.
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.
Address: 39 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock,
Phone: 570-836-7800 | www.popcornetc.net
Owner: Karen Selige
Service of Candlelight, Christmas music
Join us on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., at The First
Baptist Church, 10 Church Street, Factoryville.
Refreshments will be served following the service. Sponsored by the
New Bethel Fellowship. The public is invited to attend.
Holiday Camp, ages 6 to 12
What stands out: Handmade Popcorn Balls -- offering a variety of
flavors to fill your stockings. All popcorn is popped fresh and flavored on site. Over 25 flavors from which to choose. Choices range
from sweet & sugary to vinegar & jalapeno. Newest Popcorn Flavor:
Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn (drizzled by Chocolates by Leopold of
Montrose) The areas largest selection of gourmet candies--including
Haberno Pralines and chocolate covered cranberries. Fresh baked
goods including poppy, nut, and prune rolls ... Kalache ... cookies,
cupcakes, and scones along with homemade granola.
Popcorn Etc. offers popcorn filled tins, gift bags and custom made gift
baskets. The baskets can be made to fit your tastes and budget with
prices starting at only $15.00.
At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock on December
27, 28, 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Instructor: Steve Colley. Admis- Gift certificates are available. Holiday offer free Re-usable holiday
shopping bag with your purchase of $50 or more.
sion: $35.
Young artists will create pottery, drawings, and paintings and will
learn about famous artists. Call 570-996-1500 to sign up.
Visit us online at:
www.communitynewsonline.net
Community News • December 2011 • Page 11
Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home
Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
open, Says Boback
Rep. Karen Boback (RColumbia/Luzerne/Wyoming) announced that Pennsylvania’s
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) started
accepting applications for cash
grants on November 1. Crisis
grants also will be available on
that date.
LIHEAP helps low-income
people pay their heating bills
through home energy assistance
grants and crisis grants. Cash
grants are awarded based on
household income, family size,
type of heating fuel and region.
Crisis grants are provided in the
event of a heating emergency,
including
broken
heating
"Wishing you Comfort,
Joy and Peaceful
Gift Giving!"
Inquire about our classes.
equipment or leaking lines that
must be fixed or replaced, lack of
fuel, termination of utility service
or danger of being without fuel or
of having utility service terminated. In most counties, assistance
with home heating crisis situations is available 24 hours a day.
Applications will be available
at the Columbia, Luzerne and Wyoming County assistance offices
and from local utility companies
and community service agencies,
such as Area Agencies on Aging
or community action agencies.
Income eligibility for cash
grants begins at $33,525 for a
family of four.
“LIHEAP helps so many
families to make it through the
winter, and it is very sad to think
there are individuals out there
who would wrongfully take advantage of this program” said
Boback. “Welfare fraud is not a
victimless crime, but it hurts
Pennsylvania’s underprivileged
children, the elderly and all of its
taxpayers. Individuals who suspect fraudulent welfare claims
may contact the Office of Inspector General to anonymously report
the crime.”
Cases of suspected welfare
fraud can be reported online at
OIG.state.pa.us, through the
“Report Fraud” left link, or by
calling the Welfare Fraud Tipline
toll free at (800) 932-0582.
For eligibility requirements and
information about LIHEAP, visit
Boback’s
website
at
RepBoback.com.
Community News • December 2011 • Page 12
SHOP & SAVE
This Holiday Season!
BricksMARKET
SAVE 10% on $25.00
Gift Certificates
Valid thru 12/24/11 Limit 2 Certificates Per Customer.
Call 570-836-3421
Mon-Sat., 8AM-9PM; Sun., 9AM-5PM
177 E. Tioga St., Business Route 6, Tunkhannock
MaZAR’S BridgeView
RESTAURANT
20% OFF
One Dinner Entree
Route 11, Nicholson • (570) 942-0115
Valid thru 12/24/11
Get $5 OFF Every $50.00 You Spend.
315 North State Street, Clarks Summit
Call 233-7390
Valid thru 12/24/11
Shabby Shek Salon & Boutique
SAVE $5 on a $25
Gift Certificate Coupon
156 W. Tioga Street, Business Route 6 • Across from NE Title & Tag
Tunkhannock • 570-836-9005
Find us on facebook.
www.shabbyshek.com
Valid thru 12/24/11
"Heat your home contest"
Clifford Township Historical
Annual "Heat your home
Society is selling 2012 Calendar contest" Laceyville's
sponsored by the Laceyville Business
The Clifford Township Historical Society is selling
their 2012 calendar which features the 1863 diary of a
country school teacher. Martha Millard was sixteen years
old and teaching at the Union School when she kept a
diary of her day-to-day activities.Each month of the
calendar highlights passages from Martha's diary. This
historical and genealogical treasure includes the names
of many of Martha's relatives, students and neighbors
while providing a glimpse into the lives of pioneer
residents in our area. Stu Spence, a descendant of Martha's sister Ella Millard Belcher donated this diary to our
society.
This calendar makes a great Christmas gift for friends
and family, especially those living away from the area.
Calendars can be ordered by sending a check to Clifford
Township HistoricalSociety PO Box 161 Clifford Pa
18413 or from the website-- www.cliffordpa.com or by
emailing [email protected] or calling S. Wilmot at 6792723. The calendars are $10.00 plus $2.00 postage if
applicable.
Profits from the calendar sale will support the
Clifford Twp Historical Society's present project of establishing a local museum in the Clifford
Twp.Municipal Building. Other projects the sociey has
completed are the renovation of a one room school and
the display of a 300 year old dug out canoe. The Hoover
School and canoe display are open to the public the third
Sunday of each month from May to October or antime by
contacting [email protected] or Sandra Wilmot 679-2723.
Admission is free. Group tours are more than welcome!
Association, is going on now.
Area businesses donate prizes & have entry
forms. The more you shop, the more chances of
winning a prize!
Prizes this year: Grand prize $700 toward
your heating bill, 2nd prize $350 stocking full of
gift certificates, 3rd prize $250 stocking full of
gift certificates and 4th prize $125 stocking full
of gift certificates.
Drawing will be held December 20, 2011.
Quilting for Kids
At the Dietrich Theater in downtown
Tunkhannock. Wednesdays through December
14, from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Instructors: Terry
Keller, Peggy Lane & Ingrid Rogler. Admission: $6 per class
"Bow Tie" - Learn early American quilting
techniques as you create a unique quilt from the
classic bow tie pattern. Children will work with
color and design to make a quilt with endless
design opportunities.
Call 570-996-1500 to register.
Community News • December 2011• Page 13
Fine Art and Fine Crafts Festival Benefits Eatonville Methodist Church
Above: Patti and Adam Hozempa of Pa Designs took a moment to pause
during the festival for a photo. Patti and Adam were the co chairs of the event.
Kevin Treat, a talented Wood Carver was on hand to display his wood carving pieces at the
fine arts and crafts festival recently held that benefited the Eatonville Methodist Church.
Bridget White and her mom Colleen Williams enjoy themselves
while spending time at the Arts and Craft Show.
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Community News • December 2011 • Page 14
"Wreaths Around Tunkhannock" Monkey Mayhem and More at the Dietrich Theater
A new month-long Christmas
event offered by the Tunkhannock
Business and Professional Association is now in full holiday swing.
"We wanted a fun way to pro
mote the many different shops,
services and businesses in the area. We are also emphasizing the
many member businesses outside
the historic downtown district.
Our goal is to get shoppers into
the businesses so they can see the
many unique products and services available right in Tunkhannock.
We are able to do this
with the generous support of the
law firm Lehanan and Dempsey."
The regional law firm Lenahan
and Dempsey recently opened
offices at 34 E. Tioga Street.
Attorney Tom Daniels, a longtime resident of Tunkhannock, is
working out of the new local
office. "Lenahan and Dempsey is
proud to be able to support this
community event," he outlined.
"Tunkhannock and the neighboring communities have experienced much hardship in recent
weeks and continue to do so in the
wake of the flood. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to be part
of participating in the continued
growth of the Tunkhannock business community.
It is easy to get involved with
"Wreaths Around Tunkhannock".
Contest participants can pick up a
registration card at any of the
businesses listed. Each featured
member business will
be
displaying a uniquely themed
TBPA wreath. Shoppers identify
the wreath's theme on their registration card. After they have visited six stores, they can submit
their cards weekly to be included
in the Saturday weekly drawing.
Each weekly drawing is made up
of donated gift cards from the
participating businesses and has a
value of over $500.
Individuals can submit one
card during each week of the
event. Cards will be accepted at
the North Pole mailbox, located at
the offices of the Wyoming
County Press Examiner on E.
Tioga St. Participating businesses
include Beads and Baubles,
Mary-Go-Round, Fitzes, Ambience Wallcovering, Tunkhannock
Public Library, J. R.'s Hallmark,
Endless Mountain Quiltworks,
Bricks Market, Lenahan and
Dempsey, Sassy Albert Soaps,
Popcorn Inc., Paradise Gift Shop,
Wisnosky's Jewelry, Gannon Insurance, Peoples State Bank,
Whipples Performing Arts Studio,
Greenwood's Furniture, Wyoming County Press Examiner, Reese Florist, Dietrich Theater,
Shadowbrook Resort, Creekside
Gardens and Still Chic.
The new TBPA event is
being held to complement the annual Christmas in Our Hometown
event that was held on Friday,
December 2 and Saturday, December 3.
Just in time for the holidays,
a new Stephen Hendrickson display is ready to be viewed at the
Dietrich Theater, along with antique toys, displayed by Patrick
Robinson and Mark Mitchell,
Amy Colley’s spectacular doll
house all ready for Christmas, and
more. The public is invited to
come and experience these awesome displays. Stephen Hendrickson, Production Designer for
the CBS hit The Good Wife,
spins a different theme for the
holidays every year at the Dietrich
Theater.
Favorite displays that patrons
may remember, including the
Winter Circus, were swept away
by the September 2011 Flood, but
Stephen had already nearly completed his new display entitled, “
On Christmas Eve, who let the
monkeys in.” This display tells a
story that each onlooker is invited
to discover. Children can push
buttons and make the figures
move, around and around, up and
down.
From the inside of a clock
tower, mayhem prevails – all
caused by many misbehaving
monkeys. How can you tell it is
Christmas? Come and see the
signs. Who let the monkeys in?
Tell
your
own
story.
Stephen Hendrickson divides
his time between New York City
and Tunkhannock. His creative
mind has already conceived ideas
for displays at least 3 years from
now. First he collects figures and
pieces of the sets. Then the ideas
come flooding in. Then the production begins and continues over
many months.
All of the holiday displays will
be at the Dietrich Theater through
the end of the year. They can be
viewed any time the theater is
open or by appointment. Please
call 570-996-1500 for information.
Community News • December 2011 • Page 15
Community News • December 2011 • Page 16
Lackawanna Trial Marching Lions ended season Mental Health Wellness
Mental health is how people your heart rate causes the body to
act and cope with life and release endorphins (the body's
with a trip to the Atlantic Coast Championships think,
the stressors and challenges that feel good hormones). Exercising
Members of the Lackawanna Trial Marching Lions ended their season with a trip to the Atlantic Coast
Championships in Hershey. Trail finished 14th in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Members of the band are:
front, from left, Garrett Craig-Lucas, Olivia Cooper, Katie Seigel, Wynn Phillips, Ashley Mecca, Ruth
Cummings, Alyssa Sohns, MIkaela Weisenfluh, Alyssa Dikeman and Emily Stuenzi. Second row: Seth
Williams, Colin Holmes, Bobby Titus, Tim Aschenbrenner, Kara Fernald, Shea Myers, Rachel Clark and
Lauryn Maleski. Third row: Taryn Maleski, Janine Strauch, Shania Kane, Cassandra Brown, Fatima
Thurston, Cecilia Strauch, Jenny Keller, Kelsey Holpkins, Meredith Horwatt and Molly Mattes. Back row:
Lowell Phillips, Kyle Holmes, Wyatt Cooper, Jesse Morvan, Eric Holmes, Matthew Huertas, Gary
Weidner and Richard Pollock. Not Shown: Director Katie Bower, Assistant Directors Ken Lastowka and
Kevin Dikeman, Color Guard Coordinator Kelly Hopkins, Percussion Coordinator, David Hopkins and
other staff members, Andy Bower, Billy Titus and Zack Travis.
Baptist Bible College takes National Title
Above: gathered around the championship banner are team members and coaches.
Baptist Bible College Lady Defenders soccer team took first
place at the National Tournament
for NCCAA in Kissimee Florida.
(NCCAA - National Christian
College Athletic Association)
BBC vs Manhattan Christian
College- 2-0. Semi Finals - BBC
vs Northland International University - 3-0. Championship
Game BBC vs. Point University
- 1-0.
are part of the human experience.
The state of one’s mental health
can influence the ways in which a
person views him/herself, life, and
others. It also strongly influences
an individual's potential for
achieving their goals and is an
important tool in obtaining and
maintaining a feeling of well-being.
According to Sydney
Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN,
RNC and Katy E. Magee, MA,
"Many mental health problems begin when physical stress or emotional stress triggers chemical
changes in your brain. The goal of
treatment and prevention is to reduce stress and restore normal
chemical processes in your brain."
Utilizing positive coping skills is
one way to manage good mental
health wellness.
Some good coping skills include: * Meditation and Relaxation Techniques: Practicing deep
breathing techniques, the relaxation response, or progressive
muscle relaxation are ways to help
reduce stress and induce relaxation. Some good coping skills
include: * Meditation and Relaxation Techniques: Practicing deep
breathing techniques, the relaxation response, or progressive
muscle relaxation are ways to
help reduce stress and induce relaxation. * Time to Yourself: It is
important to set aside time every
day to allow yourself to relax and
manage stress. Do something for
yourself. * Physical Activity:
Moving around and increasing
provides some stress relief. *
Reading: Reading can help you to
de-stress by taking your mind off
everyday life. * Friendship: Having friends who are willing to listen and support you through good
and bad times is essential. * Humor: Adding humor to a stressful
situation can help to lighten the
mood. * Hobbies: Having creative
outlets such as listening to music,
drawing or gardening are great
ways to relax and relieve everyday stress. * Spirituality: Actively
believing in a higher power or
divine being can have many
health benefits.
In recent studies, it has been
found that people who pray have
better mental health than those
who do not.
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Mental Health Wellness from
previous page.
* Pets: Taking care of a pet helps
distract the mind from stressful
thoughts. Studies show that pets
are a calming influence in people's
lives. * Sleeping: The human
body needs a chance to rest and
repair itself after a long and stressful day. Sleeping gives the body
this chance so that it is ready to
perform another day. * Nutrition:
Eating foods that are good for you
not only improve your physical
health but plays a major role in
your mental health. When your
body gets the proper nutrients, it is
better able to function in every
capacity.
In addition, at times it is
helpful speaking confidentially
with a trained mental health professional. John G. Kuna, Psy. D.
& Associates in Tunkhannock
would be happy to assist your
needs. Amy Clark, Kara Golden,
John Kuna and Stephen Peters can
be reached at (570) 881-1791.
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Parents Day at Lackawanna Trail
Children’s Theatre Live Performance
Senior members of the Lackawanna Trail Lions Football team and their escorts were honored at their
last regular season football game. Seniors honored were: front, from left, Joshua Symuleski, Matt
Pascoe, Eric Laytos, Caleb Darling, Anthony Colo and Matt Aten. Middle row: Laura Langan,
Leeann Pascoe, Christine Dettore, Hazel Darling, Chris Richards and Rebecca Aten. Back row:
Coach Steve Jervis, David Symuleski, Ed Laytos, Mark Darling, Marc Colo and Gerald Aten.
Front row: Laurel Radzieski playing Shang, Rich Ryczak playing
Paotze, and Doreen Schottman playing Tao Back row: David
Swanson playing Lon Popo.
The Dietrich Children’s Theatre will take us on an adventure to China
with their production of Lon Po Po: A Chinese Red-Riding Hood Story
on December 9 and 10 at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock.
Performances are Friday, December 9 at 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM, and
at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 10. Performances are free and
open to the public. All ages are welcome.
Senior members of the Lackawanna Trail Lions Football team and their escorts were honored at their
last regular season football game. Seniors honored were: front, from left: C.J. Bonacci, Jeffrey Crass
III, Mark Jenkins, Ben Lehman and Louanne Mack. Middle row: Kimberly Aylesworth, Jeffrey
Crass II, Anne Jenkins, Eleanor Quick, Denise Rosiak, Laura Mack and Coach Steve Jervis. Back
Row: Carmin Bonacci, David Lehman, Jon Rosiak and Bill Mack.
The folk tale adapted for the stage and directed by Jennifer Jenkins
contains words in Mandarin Chinese, and reinforces valuable lessons
about telling the truth and what real courage is. According to Jennifer,
"We like to take ancient stories that cross all cultures and show kids
how a familiar tale like Red Riding Hood might be told in China. It's
good for them to experience how children from different backgrounds
are similar to them in thoughts and feelings."
Characters are played by local actors Laurel Radzieski, Doreen Schottman, Rich Ryczak, and David Swanson. Ms. Radzieski, a graduate of
Keystone College, has appeared in other Dietrich Children's Theatre
shows, most notably as both the fierce Wolf and the clever Cat in Peter
and the Wolf. She also has appeared in A Midsummer Night's Dream
and The Vagina Monologues and is a talented lighting and costume
designer and writer.
Doreen Schottman is making her debut with the Children's Theatre, and
was last seen at the Dietrich in Frankenstein.
Senior members of the Lackawanna Trail Lions Football Cheerleading Squad and their escorts were
honored at their last regular season football game. Seniors honored were: Front, from left: Caitlyn
Joyce, Abreonna Surridge, Molly VanDuzer, Jacqueline Sharp and Pamela Hinkle. Middle row: R.
Joyce, Rebecca Burns, Karen Biondi, Michelle Sharp and Melanie Shaw. Back row: Advisor Dina
Berrios, Thomas Joyce, Richard Burns, Jeff VanDuzer, Joseph Sharp and Steve Shaw.
Rich Ryczak has appeared in other shows for the Dietrich Children's
Theatre, and was last seen as the sneaky Coyote in Coyote:
David Swanson was last seen as the Creature in Frankenstein at the
Dietrich, and as Tom Joad in The Grapes of Wrath.
Jennifer Jenkins has broad and varied experience in this field. She has
worked with Stephen Sondheim’s Young Playwrights organization,
which encourages school age children to express themselves through
writing.
The Dietrich Children’s Theatre performs at the Dietrich in Tunkhannock, and also will take productions to schools and other venues
throughout the area. Its mission is to expose children to the joys of
theatre at an early age and to acquaint them with folk tales that have
universal themes from many cultures.
Dietrich Children’s Theatre actor David Swanson says that, “This is a
show for the whole family! It makes me laugh to the point where I hope
I'll be able to hold my character.” Tickets for this production are free
and can be reserved by calling 570-996-1500 or picked up at the
Dietrich Theater ticket booth while supplies last. This production has
been sponsored by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council. Preschools
Photos courtesy of Lackawanna Trail School District Photographer Alice Stuffle. and day cares are encouraged to attend.
Senior members of the Lackawanna Trail Lions Marching Band and their escorts were honored at
their last regular season football game. Seniors honored were: Front, from left: Ruth Cummings,
Ashley Mecca, Cecelia Strauch, Emily Stuenzi, Jesse Morvan, Jennifer Keller and Garrett CraigLucas. Middle: Sharon Cummings, Rhonda Detrick, Cathy Strauch, Tammy Stuenzi, Elizabeth
Gravener, Lori Keller and Laura Craig. Back: Marching Band Director Katie Bower, Gerald Cummings, Michael Mikolon, Joe Strauch, Paul Morvan and Tim Keller.
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Christmas in our Hometown, a seasonal celebration
Santa and Mrs. Claus greeted children shortly after
their arrival to town.
Tunkhannock's annual holiday celebration meant Thomas Cahill passed out Candy Canes and gave folks a
mommy and me time for Jenn Murphy and her chance to win some prizes during Christmas in our Homedaughter Kennady.
town celebration.
Terry Yanora, Stacey Schwaqrtztrauber, and Joanne The Durland family makes Christmas in Our Hometown an annual
Natalie Markovitz prepares for her holiEvans serve up some treats to crowds outside Robinson's tradition.
day dance during Christmas in Our
Martial Arts Institute.
Hometown.
Amanda Hirsheler and Meghan Brody get ready
to transform into music box dancers inside the
living window display at Greenwood's Furniture.
Merry Christmas to All & Wishes
For the Very Best in the New Year!
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