http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=960&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fnews All news headlines from The Times Leader Scranton Edition en-us 2008 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 2009-11-08T05:00:00Z en-us 2008 http://media.timesleader.com/designimages/SE_Logo.gif http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=69505732&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FValley_View_leads_the_way_11-08-2009.html MOUNT COBB – The District 2 Class AA boys’ cross country championships developed into two amazing races. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 25dd030dd0b881daab08264ce4cb5e13 2009-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=69505727&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FLackawanna_League_dominates_junior_high_districts_11-08-2009.html Matt Werner won the individual title to lead North Pocono to the Class AAA boys’ team title Oct. 30 in the District 2 Junior High Cross Country Championships at Scranton Municipal Golf Course. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 8e95a3776bdb7c9ef79eb6c0813b8e0a 2009-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=69505722&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FComets_take_title_from_Warriors_11-08-2009.html For the past three years Abington Heights has squared off with Delaware Valley for the District 2 Class AAA volleyball title. After repeatedly falling short against the Warriors the Lady Comets rallied to win the championship 3-1 at North Pocono High School on Wednesday. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 69ca689580e220be0085f74388d87864 2009-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406159&44=69505717&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fnews%2FEntrepreneurs_face_off_for_funding_in__lsquo_Venture_Idol_rsquo__11-08-2009.html Three fledgling company entrepreneurs faced off in Ben Franklin Venture Idol on Thursday at the Hilton in Scranton. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT c84799576c00b8c4e5e202354e19c3b9 2009-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=505017&44=69505707&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fschools%2FAH_hosting_Harvest_Craft_Show_on_Saturday_11-08-2009.html The Abington Heights Education Association Harvest Craft Show will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the high school. Proceeds will benefit the Senior Scholarship Fund. From left are Lara Beth Winschuh and Gina Seyer, Newton-Ransom Elementary School Teachers and craft show organizers. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 9c2f2f98ce1a0c8205ac65a4652680e4 2009-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=505017&44=69505712&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fschools%2FCommonwealth_Medical_College_hosting_open_house_11-08-2009.html The Commonwealth Medical College will host an open house on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at TCMC’s temporary quarters at Lackawanna College campus, 501 Vine St., Scranton. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 61c7abce1f4101d304a1088cda0bc79a 2009-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406159&44=69505702&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fnews%2FCareer_Technology_Center_students__Dente_Catering_serve_UNICO_11-08-2009.html Culinary arts and restaurant practices students at the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County and Chief Blaise Alan Dente recently served dinner for the Scranton chapter of UNICO. From left are Lexie Manns, Katie Astleford, Junior Potter of Scranton High School, Marissa Black of Dunmore High School, and Chief Blaise Alan Dente, Dente Catering Services, Pittston. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 69148f03836f0713d046185f0375acb4 2009-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=505017&44=69505697&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fschools%2FAlbright_offering_free_computer_classes_11-08-2009.html The Albright Memorial Library Computer Learning Lab is offering free computer classes. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT a26926ffd9309d2387fdb06e6e311a17 2009-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=505017&44=69505692&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fschools%2FOld_Forge_High_School_Spanish_students_observe__lsquo_Day_of_Dead_rsquo__11-08-2009.html Old Forge High School sophomores in Lea Garcia’s Spanish 3 honors class are studying about the “Day of the Dead,” a Latino celebration observed on Nov. 1. From left are Kelly Kempa, Natalie Mischello, Mia Sallavanti and teacher Lea Garcia. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 0d38b8fbfc33e3c810c750c074fa529e 2009-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406159&44=69505687&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fnews%2FAH_students_raise_money_for_diabetes_research_11-08-2009.html Third grade students at Waverly Elementary School and Clarks Summit Elementary School in the Abington Heights School District recently raised $1,695 during the School Walk for Diabetes. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 36660127e267c79b4a0110fca8a30026 2009-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=505017&44=69505682&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fschools%2FRev__Bernard_R__McIlhenny_Ballroom_dedicated_at_Scranton_University_11-08-2009.html More than 400 people gathered in the University of Scranton’s Patrick and Margaret DeNaples Center recently for the dedication of the Rev. Bernard R. McIlhenny, SJ, Ballroom. “Father Mac” served as headmaster at Scranton Prepartory School from 1958 to 1966 and dean of admissions at the university from 1966 to 1997. He is currently dean of admissions emeritus at the university and minister of the Jesuit Community at Scranton. McIlhenny was lauded for his pioneering work in the admissions office. The Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, SJ, university president formally dedicated The McIlhenny Ballroom and praised McIlhenny as the “rock that the university we know today was built on.” Pilarz noted that McIlhenny is responsible for admitting to Scranton more than two-thirds of the university’s living alumni. The ballroom is a multipurpose room located on the fourth floor of the DeNaples Center. It is the largest meeting space on the university’s campus and is used for assemblies, masses, meetings and more. At the dedication ceremony of the ballroom, seated from left, were the Rev. Herbert B. Keller, SJ, Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, SJ, Father McIlhenny, the Rev. William J. Byron, SJ, and the Most Rev. James C. Timlin, DD. Standing: Richard P. Conaboy, William J. Nealon, Joseph A. Quinn Jr., Joseph P. Bannon, MD, Tracy F. Bannon and Patrick F. Leahy, Ed.D. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 6c742c2b37fc529e7b59698ec95b8ca7 2009-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=505017&44=69505677&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fschools%2FScranton_School_District_aids_Project_Hope_11-08-2009.html The Scranton School District recently donated $5,000 to Project Hope. The money will help support Project Hope and the agency’s summer day camp program. At the check presentation, from left, are Patrick O’Malley, Scranton school board member; Michael Hanley, executive director, United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania; and William King, superintendent, Scranton School District. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 8c158e66f501ec5aa0827addb452521f 2009-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=505017&44=69505672&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fschools%2FPenn_State_Worthington_Scranton_hosting_nursing_alumni_reception_Nov__18_11-08-2009.html Penn State Worthington Scranton will host a reception for all graduates/alumni of its two-year and four-year nursing degree programs on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The reception will take place in the campus’ Nursing Suite, which has undergone some major renovations and upgrades over the past few years. Nursing faculty and staff will be on hand to welcome the alumni and give them a brief presentation and tour of the new facilities. The free event provides an opportunity for these former students and their classmates to reunite as well as for faculty and staff. Light refreshments will be served. For more information or reservations, call Angela at 963-2536. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 0ed1f6ff2183635192d2648b94f7ab9d 2009-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406159&44=69505667&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fnews%2FFriends_of_Poor_kick_off_annual_holiday_program_11-08-2009.html The 33rd annual Thanksgiving Community Program kicked off Thursday morning at the Scranton Cultural Center. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 25ddf168ea75fa9cfab62a24e9d85fbd 2009-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=69505527&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FU_of_S_men_advance_to_Landmark_final_11-08-2009.html Jeff Bochicchio helped extend his career and the University of Scranton men’s soccer season at the same time. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 1acedb50882ff119bfcdd6701fa8c153 2009-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=499717&44=69505522&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2Frobinson%2FJermyn_resident_outdistances_age_Tom_Robinson_Keeping_score_11-08-2009.html Forget that the concept of finishing – and winning a marathon – should never look easy. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 80a66be626b7922d76bf459c01adf3cc 2009-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406164&44=69505517&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fsports%2FValley_View_girls_win_district_title_11-08-2009.html SCRANTON – Gabby Santarelli sent a hard shot into the right side of the net on the final attempt of a penalty kick shootout Thursday night to lift Valley View to a 2-1 victory over Western Wayne in the District 2 Class AAA girls’ soccer championship game. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 0c4b23608737214ffa0f75d7d7400a78 2009-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=406159&44=69505507&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fnews%2FMail_for_Heroes_11-08-2009.html The American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes Inc. are teaming up to deliver holiday cards to service members, their families and veterans. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT e71381f4c3121e8f8e2aeb0c80edf290 2009-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=505017&44=69505502&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fschools%2FAH_holding_Veterans_Day_programs_11-08-2009.html Abington Heights Middle School students and staff will recognize Veterans Day on Wednesday. Programs are scheduled at each of the four grade levels. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 2acab77dfdb97018e88b9f6a3a45b3d7 2009-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=505017&44=69505512&32=3991&7=420054&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fscrantonedition%2Fschools%2FScranton_University_programs_recognize_Jesuit_martyrs_11-08-2009.html The University of Scranton will remember the lives, mission and murder of six Jesuit priests and educators, their housekeeper and her daughter that occurred in El Salvador 20 years ago. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 13aba1efd55d77dcfdf3a120d3326bc5 2009-11-08T05:00:00Z