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Kingston Twp. sets dates Kingston Twp. Board approves Spring Update for the week of April 6-12, 2015 for Yard Waste Pick-up Clean-up Rules The Kingston Township Board of Su- Kingston Township announces coupons are now available, Monday pervisors has announced the Spring Yard through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Kingston Township Admin- Back Mountain Bloomers Waste / Bagged Leaf Pickup has been istration Office. scheduled for April 20 through April 24, Spring cleaning will be held at the Kingston Township Public Works announce 2015 Garden Tour weather permitting. Residents are advised Facility, 225 East Center Street, Shavertown starting Monday. May 4th to have yard waste and bagged leaves - Saturday, May 9th. Spring clean-up is always scheduled for the first placed at the curbside for pickup. Yard full week in May. waste consists of sticks, twigs bundled Clean-up is open to Kingston Township residents only. Proof of Twp. three feet in length and one foot in height residency is required to obtain a coupon. Hours are: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 and one foot wide. Limit two bundles. p.m., Monday, May 4, Wednesday, May 6 and Friday May 8. Hours are: Large limbs will not be accepted. Town- 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5 and Thursday, May 7. Satur- ship crews will be conducting the pickup day, May 9 hours are: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 The following items will not be accepted: household trash or garbage, p.m., Monday through Friday. recyclable items such as newspapers, plastics, bi-metallic cans, clear and Residents are reminded that bags must colored glass, tree stumps, rocks, construction debris, toxic substances, contain only leaves. No grass clippings. but not limited to paints, solvents, automotive fluids, fertilizers, medical Residents are also reminded that Ordi- waste or any chemicals, electronics, tires, washers, dryers, refrigerators, nance 2004-4 prohibits the burning of freezers, furnaces, stoves, microwaves, water heaters or other large ap- leaves. pliances. For more details visit www.kingstontownship.com. Dallas Football Team was honored recently by the

ARC of Luzerne County The Back Mountain Bloomers Garden Club has announced the committee planning the 2015 ‘Tour of Back Mountain Gardens,’ which will be held Saturday, June 27, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The tour will include at least five beautiful private gardens in Shaver- town and Trucksville, Pa., in the area known as the Back Moun- tain of Luzerne County. Joanne Bittner, Dallas, and Sharon Ellsworth, Shavertown, will serve as Garden Tour co-chairs, and will coordinate the planning with Jean Kolojejchick, Trucksville, Back Mountain Bloomers president and Garden Tour sponsor chairman. Additional mem- bers of the committee are Lisa Lindquist, West Wyoming; Louise Mattas, Dallas, and Mary Lou Robbins, , Garden Club members. The gardens include a variety of styles and themes, including a beautifully landscaped, home owner-maintained property fo- cused around a picturesque pool and outdoor kitchen; a newly designed landscape that enhances the dramatic view of a nearby lake, and a show-stopper featuring sweeping walks and impres- sive pottery that enhance a hillside property. The Back Moun- tain Bloomers will offer table designs at each garden, as well as a large display of miniature floral designs at one location. Also, a full slate of garden, nature, container and landscaping presenta- tions by professional from across the region is planned. All proceeds from the Garden Tour will benefit the Anthracite The 2014 Dallas Football Team was honored on Thursday, March 26 by the ARC of Luzerne Coun- Scenic Trails Association (ASTA), an organization developing ty at the Annual Awards Dinner. The Team was presented with the Distinguished Service Award and maintaining the Back Mountain Trail. which is to recognize a Student or Group of Students who has made a significant contribution to Shown in photo above are the members of the committee for improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. On October 11, 2014 The Dallas Football the 21015 Tour of Back Mountain Gardens, seated from left to players helped teammate Justin Olenginski score a touchdown. Their participation in creating this right, Jean Kolojejchick, Trucksville, Back Mountain Bloomers great event earned the team this prestigious award. Pictured (left to right) First Row: Stone Man- president and Garden Tour sponsor chairman; Joanne Bittner, nello, Matt Harrison, Justin Olenginski, Paul Zablotney, Andrew Stubeda, Christian Sypniewski, Dallas, Garden Tour co-chair; and Mary Lou Robbins, Hun- Chase Feeney Second Row: Owen Mackiewicz, Omar Nijmeh, Mike Stulock, Mike Olenginski, lock Creek, Garden Club member. Standing: Sharon Ellsworth, Cole Dixon, David Simpson, Tanner Gattuso, Jason Anderson Third Row: Jimmy Powell, Jack- Shavertown, Garden Tour co-chair; and Louise Mattas, Dallas, son Shaver, Ray Ostroski, Michael Farrell, Ian Spare, Abdul Almekey, Uzee Ukattah, James Gei- and Lisa Lindquist, West Wyoming, Garden Club members. ger, and Ron Ostrowski. April 6-12, 2015 Hillside Farms Friends Visit Montessori School to Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Bobby the Rooster and Fluff-Fluff the Hen were among the visitors when representatives of Hillside Farms visited the Wyoming Valley Montessori School as part of the school’s celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Hillside Farms repre- sentatives read to the primary students and introduced some of the animals from the farm’s educational center as part of a week long celebration in honor of the popular author. Pictured are some of the WVMS students who participated in the program with their Hillside Farms friends, Bobby the Rooster and Fluff-Fluff the Hen. Front row, from left to right: Matthew Godfrey, Forty Fort; Marco Nardone, Moosic; Emi- ly Werner, Wilkes-Barre; Sophia Toma- sino, Shavertown, and Ronan Ness, Mountain Top. Second row: Chase Harris, Shavertown; Lauren Jones, Shavertown, and Aubrey Fischer, Plains. Third row: Olivia Vitali, education staff, Hillside Farms; Suzanne Kelly, director of development, Hillside Farms; and Robyn Jones, Shavertown, classroom parent.

Misericordia occupational therapy students help make smiles happen at HASD Winter Olympics More than 50 Miseri- cordia University occupation- Deadline: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 al therapy (OT) students from , New Jersey, Next Publication Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2015 New York and Virginia ended their spring break early to help with the Hazleton Area School District (HASD) Win- ter Olympics that was held at Eagle Rock Resort, Hazle Twp., Pa., for special needs students in March. The oc- cupational therapy, physical therapy and speech-language pathology staffs of HASD coordinate the annual project. More than 100 special needs children in the HASD participated in the program with their guardians, aides and parents. The theme for the 2015 event was the movie “Frozen.” Misericordia students dressed in the cos- tumes of Anna, Elsa, Hans, Kristoff, Sven and Olaf for many of the activities. Under the direction of Jennifer Dessoye, O.T.D., O.T.R./L., assistant professor of OT, the MU students helped set up and run indoor and outdoor activities at the Eagle Rock ski slope. “We helped put a smile on a lot of faces,” said Dr. Dessoye. “It is a great opportunity for the Hazle- ton students to experience some fun and to interact outside of the classroom, and at the same time give the Misericordia students a feel for what it is like to interact with youngsters who have a variety of skill levels and needs. It is especially important for our sophomores who get a chance to see what it is like to work with special-needs students before they are placed in a clinical assignment.” The Misericordia University volunteers included sophomores, juniors, seniors and some fifth-year graduate students. Eagle Rock Resort fully embraced the project, and closed its ski slopes to the public for the morn- ing. Resort staff created special snow tubing tracks and snow tunnels, and provided engraved medals for the awards ceremony. In addition, Eagle Rock residents supplied snow pants and boots for the participants, and volunteered throughout the day. Misericordia Occupational Therapy students dressed up as characters from the movie “Frozen,” during the HASD Winter Olympics at Eagle Rock Resort. Shown from left are: James Duffy (Hans), Shavertown, Pa.; Jillian Eberly (Elsa), Quarryville, Pa.; Kaitlin Sauder (Anna), Leola, Pa.; Austin Martinelli (Kristoff); Scranton, Pa.; and Mansi Patel (Olaf), Moosic, Pa. and Michael Iannuzzi (Sven the Reindeer), Bloomingdale, N.J. April 6-12, 2015 Misericordia Players to Misericordia PT majors participate in intergenerational education present “Little Women: program at Meadows Apartments The Broadway Musical” Misericordia University students April 16-18 majoring in the Doctor of Physical The Misericordia Players will offer a Therapy program participated in a heart-warming tale of family love and sac- weekly intergenerational program at rifice when they present “Little Women: the Hi-Meadows Apartments during The Broadway Musical,” on April 16-18 at the spring semester. Students and resi- 8 p.m. in the Lemmond Theater in Walsh dents met in small groups to practice Hall on the campus of Misericordia Uni- communication, health interviews and versity. assessment techniques. The semester Based on the beloved novel by Louisa concluded with an appreciation visit May Alcott, “Little Women” follows the by Misericordia University students adventures of iconic sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and faculty in which donuts and coffee and Amy March, along with their mother, were provided to the participants. Marmee, and their experiences growing up Shown in photo right are: Miseri- in Civil War America. The production is cordia University Doctor of Physical based on the book by Allan Knee, with mu- Therapy students participated in a sic by Jason Howland and lyrics by Mindi weekly intergenerational program Dickstein. at the Hi-Meadows Apartments. The Broadway production opened at Participating in an end-of-semester the Virginia Theatre on Jan. 23, 2005 and appreciation visit, seated from left, closed on May 22, 2005 after 137 perform- are Margarete Wilson, James Hazle- ances. “Little Women: The Broadway Mu- tine and Emily Bruno; standing sical” is presented through special arrange- are students Jacqueline Kochmer, ment with Music Theater International Clifford Twp., Pa.; Rachel Brooks, (MTI). Shillington, Pa.; Breanne Phillips, The cast features Misericordia Uni- Muncy, Pa., and Lindsey Machemer, versity students Lauren Hayden, Eliza- Robesonia, Pa. bethtown, Pa., as Jo; Maria Weidemoyer, Perkiomenville, Pa., as Marmee; Kelsey Shown in photo right are: Miseri- Gillette, Lords Valley, Pa., as Meg; Meg- cordia University Doctor of Physical han DiGerolamo, Budd Lake, N.J., as Therapy students participated in a Beth; Jessica Pachuski, Kulpmont, Pa., weekly intergenerational program as Amy; Jacob Schweiger, Barton, N.Y., at the Hi-Meadows Apartments. as Laurie; Matt Boffa, Sparta, N.J., as Participating in an end-of-semester Professor Bhaer; Kali McCornak, Bethle- appreciation visit, seated from left, hem, Pa., as Aunt March; Mason Moher, are Barbara Walk, Fran Dennis Clarks Green, Pa., as Saunders; Jennifer and Joyce Munson; standing, Bob Smart, Malvern, Pa., as Clarissa; Darby Milford, and student Kasey Wilcox, Steiner, Camp Hill, Pa., as the Hag/Troll; Millville, Pa.; Sharon Pudimont, Matthew Levine, Carbondale, Pa., as the student Becka Bisset, Bloomsburg, Knight, and Melanie Fry, Ambler, Pa., as Pa.; student Rachel Stitt, Nescopeck, Mrs. Kirk. The students are joined by local Pa.; student Emily Barnable, East actor Chas Beleski, Edwardsville, Pa., as Rockaway, N.Y., and Mary Evelock. Mr. Laurence. Scott Woolnough, Larksville, Pa., is the Shown in photo right are: Miseri- director. He is being assisted by Kimberly cordia University Doctor of Physical Chofchick-Johnson, Swoyersville, Pa., Therapy students participated in a musical director; Madison Bradley, Larks- weekly intergenerational program ville, Pa., choreographer; Jeffrey Kelly, at the Hi-Meadows Apartments. Dallas, Pa., theater manager and set design- Participating in an end-of-semester er; Patrick McKamy, Kingston Township, appreciation visit, seated from left, Pa., lighting and sound designer; Melanie are Barbara Ane Evans, Joan Win- Fry, stage manager; Audrey Ide, Dallas, klebauer and Patsy Miers; standing, Pa., costume coordinator, and Jackie Legg, student Tommy Gottstein, Drums, Pittston, Pa., rehearsal accompanist. Pa.; Dr. Laurie Brogan, assistant Tickets are available at the door for professor; Sarah Starzec, Tunkhan- $8, with student, alumni and senior citizen nock, Pa.; Nich Lombard, Shav- admission set at $5. For more informa- ertown, Pa., and Brandon Stone, tion, please call the Misericordia Cultural Thompson, Pa. Events Box Office at 570-674-6768 or go online to www.misericordia.edu/theart- sandmore. April 6-12, 2015 May rummage sale at St. Paul’s Church BINGO BINGO at the Jackson Township Fire Hall, 1160 Chase Road, Shavertown. Saturday, April 11th. Doors open at 6 p.m. games start at 7 p.m. Ten regular games PLUS a special game. Food and bev- erages will be available. 50/50 tickets too!Bring your dauber and lets BINGO. Jackpot rolled over to $200.00 magic number. (Benefits L-J PTA).

Wyo Sem STEM program to offer Saturday Event in May Children in elementary and middle-school grades and their families who enjoy learning about local plant life and wildlife are invited to attend a special STEM Saturday at Sem Event on Satur- day, May 16. The program will be held at the Lehman Sanctuary, The Dorcas Society of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 474 Yalick Road, Dallas, will be sponsoring a 261 Jackson, Road, Shavertown. The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. rummage/bake sale on Friday May 1 from 8 am till 2 pm and 5 pm till 7 pm and Saturday May and end at 11:30 a.m. and is free and open to the public. 2nd (bag day) from 8 am till Noon. Items for sale will include jewelry, household items, clothing The Lehman Sanctuary features an undisturbed marsh with a (adults & children), books, puzzles, games, children’s toys, holiday decorations, dishes, pots & unique Great Blue Heron rookery, an old growth forest, small pools pans and much more. There will also be homemade baked goods for sale both days. Pictured and streams with a variety of amphibians and a wild meadow which are members of the Dorcas Society: (seated from left) Marge Fritzinger, Marge McCarty, Jean provides habitat for native butterflies, wildflowers and wild herbs. Wilson, Chris Bellezza and Ruth Ide. Standing from left: Susan Siperko, Geri Williams, Barbara Students and their families will have an opportunity to explore the Shafer, Audrey Lago, Dianna Smith, Bea Pritchard, Annie Bisher, Val Rothrock, Betty Schray, sanctuary and talk with birding experts and other area naturalists. Hope Beisel, Susan Woodling, Lois Gdovin, Cookie Fetterman, Helen Carey and Pam Cyphers. Reservations for this event are required. For more informa- tion on the STEM Saturday at Sem Event or to register on-line, visit the Wyoming Seminary website at www.wyomingseminary. 10th Annual Health and Wellness Fair at the org/STEM. Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

The Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center along with Cura Hospitality will be hosting a Health and Wellness Fair on Thursday, April 23, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. More than 35 health related companies will be participating with information, brochures, samples, and free services including blood pressure screening, glaucoma screening, hearing screening and more. A healthy lunch will be available for purchase, and the community is invited, free of charge. Seated from left: Ann Houssock, Representative Karen Boback District Office Manager; Noelle Ruggerio, RN, Angels Touch Home Care; Rebecca Sims, RD, LDN, Cura Hospitality; Debbie Klapat, Cross Valley Chiropractic; Lauren McRae, Asera Care Hospice. Standing from left: Arnold Black, DDS, Cura Hospitality; James Costanzo, Commonwealth Home Health and Hospice; Crista Zern, Select Medical Rehab; Faye Swortz, Personal Care Home Health; Cristina Tarbox, Nursing Home Administrator, Meadows; Jill Knecht, Family Hearing Center Absent from photo: Colette Check, Visiting Angels. April 6-12, 2015 Misericordia University community dresses Shavertown Clinic Extends Hours to Evenings, Weekends C.A.S.U.A.L. to support Commonwealth Health is appealing to the growing trend of walk-in health care by extending the hours of its Shavertown Clinic. Colon Cancer Awareness Project Beginning April 6, the Shavertown location at 176 N. Main St., will offer evening and weekend hours to meet the increasing demand of patients who do not have a primary care physician or who need a checkup but do not have an appointment. The extended hours are Monday through Friday, 4 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Physicals and provider visits will be offered during the extended hours, according to Michelle Leandri of Commonwealth Health’s InterMountain Medical Group. There will be no laboratory or radi- ology services during these hours, she said. Providers will include physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. The Shavertown Clinic also houses the practices of six primary care doctors who will continue to see their patients during regular office hours. Leandri said appointments are not necessary for the extended hours clinic and people do not need to be patients of any of the Shavertown doctors to use the walk-in clinic. Most health insur- ances will be accepted. The phone number for the extended hours clinic is 570-255-2082. Penguins Mascot Visits Wyoming Valley Montessori School

More than 90 members of the Misericordia University campus community participated in the 12th anniversary of C.A.S.U.A.L. Day (Colon Cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives) sponsored by the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. Organized by staff member Emma Mul- hern, the supporters included students, parents, staff, faculty, and President Thomas J. Botzman and his wife, Vanessa. They purchased and wore red shirts with a blue cancer ribbon logo or a blue ribbon pin on March 26 to raise money and awareness about the importance of screening and early detection of colon cancer. Colon and rectal cancers are among the most frequently diagnosed cancers in areas of Northeast Pennsylvania with incidence rates in some areas as high as 23 percent above the average. Shown in photo above, more than 90 members of the Misericordia University campus communi- ty took part in the 12th anniversary of C.A.S.U.A.L. Day to raise awareness about colon cancer. Participating in the photo, first row from left, are Lisa Malcolm, Trish Burgess, Chris Collura, and Amy Yurchision. Second row, Patrick Hamilton, Kim Caffrey, Emma Mulhern, project co- ordinator; Liz Pedro, Emilee Krasson, Kim Spencer and Joe Krasson. Third row, Carl Beecham, Doreen Fronzoni, Carol Fahnestock, Vanessa Botzman, Thomas J. Botzman, president; Michelle Donato, Peggy Leonhart and Jim Calderone. Fourth row, Darcy Brodmerkel, Loretta Martin, Peggy Rapp, Karissa Minnick, Laura Angeline, Fred Croop, Kathy Pesta, Rose Hometchko, Kelly Dinan, A.J. Nudo and Marianne Tucker Puhalla. Fifth row, Marcella Pedersen, Sheryl Goss, Jennifer Drouse, Jeffrey Demko, John Mellon, Theresa Thomas, Sylvia Maas, Al Yanovich, Dave Johndrow and Brenda Nowalis. Supporters included the photographer, Paul Krzywicki.

The Wyoming Valley Montessori School had a surprise visit Back Mountain Community News from Tux, the outstanding mascot of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins AHL hockey team. Tux entertained the students with Online Weekly a variety of his well-known antics and assisted during a special reading session. The visit was one of the highlights of National Montessori Week. Pictured is Tux in the Toddler Classroom. To advertise on the Back Mountain Community News website or in print Shown, front row, from left: Charles Rodgers, Kingston. Sec- call Lisa at (570) 674-7772 or email: [email protected] ond row: Ben Griffin, Kingston, and Noah Russ, Shavertown. Third row: Cara Murphy, Dallas, and Tim Dow, Mountain Top. It’s All Good News in print & online ... Where Community Matters! Fourth row: Chase Stitzer, Larksville, and Tux.