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If you build it they will come — even if it’s one custom engraved brick at a time. The buy-a-brick fundraiser is underway at the Taylor Community Library and organizer Lori Zelinski is hopeful that once word gets out, people will stop by and take part. “Think of it as ‘bricks to books,’” she said. And, it’s also a chance to leave a lasting “literary legacy” in the Triboro community. For a $30 donation, patrons can purchase a custom engraved brick for themselves, a family member, or in rememberance of a loved one. Zelinski explained the bricks will be permanently placed at the base of the flagpole, which sits out in front of the library, along Main Street. “Years ago, my son Eric actually constructed the flagpole as his Eagle Scout project,” she said. “This is just another great addition to it.” The bricks can be engraved with up to three lines of text, each line containing up to 18 characters. Zelinski said that characters include spaces, numbers and symbols (slashes or dashes). Forms for ordering are available at the library and payment is accepted via cash or check, with proceeds to benefit the library’s general operating fund. “The money raised will continue to help us provide the types of programming and activities we offer the community, and to make book purchases going forward,” Zelinski said.
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OLD FORGE POLICE: Officers responded to more than 25 calls between Jan. 12-18. On Jan. 12, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported gas leak in the 100 block of Stewart Street. A report of a trespassing male near a garage sent officers to the 500 block of Oak Street. On Jan. 13, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a physical domestic dispute inside a home in the 100 block of Oak Street. A report of a verbal domestic dispute sent officers to a home in the 300 block of Orchard Street. Officers were also dispatched to investigate a report of multiple vehicles hitting a utility pole in the 400 block of Milwaukee Avenue. On Jan. 14, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported burglary in the 100 block of Drakes Lane. On Jan. 15, no police activity was reported. On Jan. 16, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported hit-and-run accident in the 600 block of Fallon Street. Officers were sent to assist emergency medical services with a call in the 400 block of North Main Street. Police were also dispatched to assist state officials with a parole issue in a home in the 200 block of Sussex Street. On Jan. 17, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported noise complaint in the 700 block of South Main Street. On Jan. 18, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a suicidal female in the 300 block of Oak Street. TAYLOR POLICE: Officers responded to more than 60 calls between Jan. 9-19. On Jan. 9, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of an opened door in the 400 block of North Main Street. Police conducted a traffic stop in the intersection of Keyser Avenue and Union Street. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). An activated alarm sent officers to the 700 block of Keyser Avenue. Police were sent to assist emergency medical services (EMA) with a call at Riverside Elementary West. A report of downed wires in the road sent officers to Mackie Lane. Police also assisted representatives from Lackawanna County Children and Youth in a home on Rockledge Terrace.
On Jan. 10, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a motor vehicle accident (MVA) in the 300 block of South Main Street. Officers conducted a vehicle pursuit in the 100 block of Keyser Avenue. A report of a domestic dispute sent officers to a home in the 200 block of Union Street. Police served an arrest warrant in the 200 block of Tate Street. Officers also issued a traffic citation in the 100 block of Oak Street. On Jan. 11, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported narcotics overdose in a home in the 900 block of Oak Street. A report of a found needle sent officers to the 700 block of West Grove Street. An animal accident sent officers to the 300 block of Oak Street. On Jan. 12, officers issued traffic citations in the 100 block of Union Street and the 1300 block of Main Street. On Jan. 13, officers were dispatched to investigate an animal incident in the 300 block of Oak Street. Police were given a parking complaint at headquarters. Officers were dispatched to investigate a retail theft complaint in at the Walmart on Main Street. An MVA sent officers to the 200 block of North Main Street. Officers were sent to investigate reported property damage in the 400 block of South Main Street. An activated alarm sent officers to the 400 block of Center Street. Police were also dispatched to a home in the 200 block of Union Street to investigate a report of a missing juvenile. On Jan. 14, officers were dispatched to investigate the violation of a protection from abuse order at the Walmart on Main Street. An MVA sent officers to the Walmart on Main Street. On Jan. 15, officers were dispatched to inestigate a report of found property in the 100 block of Union Street. Officers were dispatched to investigate multiple MVAs on Main Street. Police assisted a disabled motorist in the 100 block of South Keyser Avenue. A reported dog complaint sent officers to a home on Jomerlyn Drive. Police also conducted traffic stops on Loomis Avenue and in the 300 block of Oak Street. See POLICE on page 4
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The Scranton Chapter of UNICO is making final arrangements for its annual charity fundraiser, set for Saturday, Jan. 31, at Genetti Manor in Dickson City. Blaise Alan Dente will be honored as UNICAN of the Year. Reservations are strongly recommended and may be made by calling 570-558-8519 and are $60 per person. From left, seated: Mary Marrara, chapter president; Patty Montalbano, Bonnie Blaise and Blaise Alan Dente. Standing: Palma Yanni; Frank Blasi Jr.; Diane Alberigi, ball co-chair; Rose Blasi; Frank Blasi Sr; Gayle DeAntona, ball co-chair; Mike Rescigno; Dr. Al Giallorenzi: John Trapani: and Pat Yanni.
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block of North Main Street. Officers issued a subpoena in the 200 block of Main Street. A harassment complaint sent officers to Jomerlyn Drive. On Jan. 19, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported domestic dispute in a home on Kennedy Boulevard. A report of disorderly conduct sent officers to the 200 block of North Main Street. Police assisted EMS with a call on Kennedy Boulevard. Officers also conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block of North Main Street. MOOSiC POLiCe: Officers responded to 60 calls between Jan. 11-17. On Jan. 11, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of railroad gates stuck in the 700 block of Main Street. Officers assisted the fire department with a call in the 100 block of Glendale Road. Police assisted Jessup officers at 20 Washington Street. A stalking complaint sent officers to a home in the 600 block of River Street. On Jan. 12, officers were dispatched to
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OLD FORGE — Army Pvt. Chris J. Muha has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Benning, Georgia. During the nine-week training period, the trainee received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons, rifle marksmanship and bayonet training, chemical warfare, field training and tactical exercises, armed and unarmed combat, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, traditions, and core values. Muha is the nephew of Phyllis and Patrick Mischello of Old Forge. He is a 2014 graduate of Old Forge High School.
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SCRANTON — St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church is sponsoring a midwinter homemade pierogie sale on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 2-6 p.m. in the Parish Center, 428 N. Seventh Ave., Scranton. These are freshly made that day and are not frozen. Cost is $7.00 per dozen. Orders should be placed no later than Monday, Jan. 26 and are being taken by Leslie Izak at 570-342-3749 .
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SCRANTON — North Anthracite Council — League of Ukrainian Catholics will meet on Sunday, Feb. 1, at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, 430 N. Seventh Ave., Scranton. Moleben prayer service at 3 p.m., business session at 3:30 p.m. followed by reception and fellowship. Main agenda items include discussion of upcoming Council and Church events. For additional information, call 570-822-5354
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PHEAA’s FAFSA completion sessions can save students time and money as they pursue their higher education,” said Senator Wayne D. Fontana, PHEAA board vice chairman. “If additional help is needed, our FAFSA completion sessions provide hands-on assistance in submitting the application while explaining how to make the cost of higher education more manageable.” PHEAA has partnered with PASFAA since 2005 to help Pennsylvania families apply for student aid through FAFSA completion sessions throughout the Commonwealth. “The purpose of financial aid is not to make every college exactly the same relative to cost, but to make the college of your choice as affordable as possible,” said Joseph Alaimo, PASFAA president and director of financial aid at LaSalle University. “It is important to submit the FAFSA to ensure that students receive all of the financial aid for which they may be qualify.” For information on the higher education financial aid process, schedules for upcoming FAFSA completion sessions, reminders of financial aid deadlines, and information pertaining to planning for higher education, students can join PHEAA on Facebook at Facebook.com/pheaa.aid. Additionally, video tutorials explaining the student aid process and types of aid available can be found at YouTube.com/ PHEAAstudentAid. About PHEAA Created in 1963 by the Pennsylvania General Assembly, the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) has evolved into one of the nation’s leading student aid organizations. Today, PHEAA is a national provider of student financial aid services, serving millions of students and thousands of schools through its loan guaranty, loan servicing, financial aid processing, outreach and other student aid programs. PHEAA’s earnings are used to support its public service mission and to pay its operating costs, including administration of the Pennsylvania State Grant and other state-funded student aid programs. PHEAA continues to devote its energy, resources and imagination to developing innovative ways to ease the financial burden of higher education for students, families, schools and taxpayers.
Community Calendar RedWings Signups: Moosic RedWings Softball registrations will take place on the following Saturdays: Jan. 24, 31 and Feb. 7, from noon to 2 p.m. and Monday, Feb. 9, from 6-8 p.m., at the Moosic Borough Building, 715 Main St. Cost is $50 for one child, $80 for two children and an additional $15 per child for three or more in a family. Pancake Breakfast: Queen of the Apostles Parish will have its monthly breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, at the parish hall in the former St. Mary’s School, 742 Spring St., Avoca. The menu includes eggs, home fries, pancakes, sausage, toast, coffee, tea, juice and homemade baked goods. Tickets are $6 per adult and $4 for children 12 and younger and can be purchased in advance by calling the office at 570-457-3412 or at the event. All proceeds will support the parish and its sponsored Boy Scout troop. Dog Licenses: Lackawanna County Treasurer’s Office will be at the Old Forge Borough Building on Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for dog licenses. Icon of St. Anna: Fr. Steven Votovich, Dean of St. Tikhon’s Seminary, will bring the “Miracle Working Icon” of St. Anna
Tickets are $75 per person and can be to St. Michael’s Orthodox Church, on the corner of Church and Winter streets, Old purchased online at uncnepa.org/donate or Forge, Sunday, Feb. 1, at 9:30 a.m. Every- by calling 570-346-0759. one will be able to venerate this beautiful Brain Bee: The University of Scranicon and meet Fr. Steven. Pot luck meal ton will host the 16th annual Northeast to follow. PA Brain Bee for high school students in Mardi Gras: For the fifteenth year, grades 9 through 12 on Saturday, Feb. 7. United Neighborhood Centers of North- The competition begins at 1:30 p.m. in the eastern PA (UNC) will hold its annual Loyola Science Center on the University’s campus. Mardi Gras celebration. The 2015 Northeast PA Brain Bee enHowever, this year, organizers promise some new twists as the agency works to courages high school students to study the raise funds for Angel’s Attic, its emergency brain and how it relates to intelligence, memory, emotions, sensations, movefood and clothing bank. On Friday, Feb. 6, from 6-10 p.m., UNC ments, stress, aging, sleep and brain disorwill transform the Radisson Lackawanna ders. All questions for the competition will Station Hotel, 700 Lackawanna Ave., into be drawn from “Brain Facts,” a book about the brain and nervous system published by “Party Gras.” The event will feature a show from local the Society for Neuroscience. In previous years students, competmentalist John Graham, as well as performances by the Indigo Moon Brass Band. ing represented schools from throughout These new features are in addition to the northeast Pennsylvania, including: Abingtraditional carnival atmosphere that will ton Heights High School, Central Bucks include a New Orleans dinner featuring High School East, Hazleton Area High jambalaya, gaming tables, fortune tellers, School, Mountain View High School, North Pocono High School, Pittston Area beads, masks and more. A grand prize from Mount Airy Casino High School, Riverside High School, and Resort will also be given out at the Scranton High School, Wallenpaupack end of the night. The event is presented Area High School, Western Wayne High by PNC Bank, Grimm Construction and School and Wyoming Area High School, among others. Bank of Amerca. Sponsored by the Neuroscience Program at the university and the Scranton Neuroscience Society, the Brain Bee is offered free of charge, however, registration is required to participate and must be completed on, or before Saturday, Jan. 31. The winner of the Northeast PA Brain Bee will be invited to participate in the National Brain Bee, which will be held in Baltimore, Maryland, this spring. In 2012, Aidan Crank of Stroudsburg, the winner of the Northeast PA competition, went on to win the national competition that year. For more information or to register online, visit sites.google.com/site/nepabrainbee/ or contact Robert Waldeck, Ph.D., program director and associate professor of biology, at 570-941-4324 or robert. waldeck@scranton.edu.
Prince of Peace Parish, Old Forge, will host a Mardi Gras party at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, in the banquet room at Arcaro and Genell’s. It will feature hors d’oeuvres and a family-style dinner, with beer, wine and soda included and entertainment by Frankie Gervasi of “The Poets.” Tickets are $30 and for adults only. Reservations close Friday, Jan. 30. Seating is limited. Payment is due with reservation. Call 570-457-5900, 570-451-0112, or 570-466-3754 for reservations or more information.
Gospel Concert: The Skyline Boys, a Southern Gospel four-part harmony group from Virginia, will worship and perform at the First Church of God, 101 Center St., on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 6 p.m. A free-will
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Helping Children Succeed: Are you a parent or caregiver of a fifth- or sixthgrader? Would you like to learn some additional skills to help your child succeed? If so, then register for the free Strengthening Families program. The Strengthening Families Program for Parents and Youth is a seven-week initiative designed to reduce adolescent substance abuse and other problematic behaviors in youngsters 10–14 years old. Children who have completed the program are less likely to become involved in risky behaviors like drug and alcohol abuse. Parents and children begin each Strengthening Families session with a shared meal followed by breakout sessions for adults and youth. During the last hour, families reunite to increase family bonding, positive communication skills and learn to solve problems together. Two sessions will be held in Carbondale. The Carbondale sessions will be held from 5:30–8 p.m. on Sundays starting on Feb. 8 or on Mondays beginning on Feb. 2 at the Carbondale Area Elementary School, 103 Brooklyn St. Youth will learn to: prepare for their teen years, communicate with their parents, deal with stress and peer pressure and avoid alcohol and drug problems. Parents and caregivers can enhance their parenting skills by: learning to set limits and show love, making house rules, encouraging good behavior, protecting their children from substance abuse and learning to handle stress. The free program includes dinner for the family, prizes for attendance and free child care for younger family members. For more information or to register for this family oriented program, call Karen Thomas at Penn State Extension in Lackawanna County at 570-963-6842.
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From left, first row: Nathan Stancavage, Kaylie Harvey, Mercade Harding and advisor Old Forge High School students and their teachers were among the 62 participants in The University of Scranton’s Entrepreneurship Day held on campus recently. Students Diane Smith. Second row: Alicia Santarsiero, Brianna Cornell, Kailin Snyder, Leah Belotwho attended explored topics related to entrepreneurship and participated in activities ti, Sabrina Talarico and Peyton Neishman. Third row: Deborah Rugar, Corey Souryavong that helped them explore creativity and innovation at a day-long workshop. and Paul McCool.
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TAYLOR/MOOSIC — Report card distribution for the second marking period will be Wednesday, Feb. 4. Parentteacher conferences will be held by appointment on Wednesday, Feb. 11, and Thursday, Feb. 12. Conference slips will be included in the report cards. East will dismiss at 11 a.m. and West at 11:30 a.m. on conference days.
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TAYLOR/PITTSTON — A total of 516 Mansfield University students have been named to the fall 2014 dean’s list. To be named to the list, a student must attend the university full-time and attain at least a 3.5 GPA for the semester. Taylor Donahue, a resident of Taylor was one of the 516 to earn the honor. Mansfield University is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of
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TAYLOR/MOOSIC — There will be an “Act 80 Day” (Professional Development Day) on Friday, Feb. 13, in both East and West elementary schools. East will dismiss at 11 a.m. and West at 11:30 a.m.
Kid FRiENdLY EVENTS After School Players, thru March 5, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Middle and high school students are invited to study theater arts with Brenda Fager. Scenes will be performed for friends and family at the end of the workshop. No experience is required. Registration requested. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. Free. 570 996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com. Preschool 3D Mixed Media Sculpture, thru Jan. 30, Fridays, 10-10:45 a.m. Children ages 4 and 5 will create a variety of projects with instruction from Amy Colley. Registration required. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. Free. 570-996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com. ford. 570-296-3400 or tinyurl.com/ncagxy4. 3D Mixed Media Sculpture for Kids, thru Jan. 30, Fridays, 4-5:30 p.m. Children ages 5 to 12 will create a variety of projects with instruction from Kids Book Club, Page Turners, First Thursday of the month. Kids in Steve Colley. Registration required. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. $40. grades 3-5 meet the first Thursday of every month. Registration requested. 570-996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com. Pittston Memorial Library, Pittston. 570-654-9565 or pittstonlibrary.com.
Children’s Cancer Support Group, last Saturday of the month. The Center First Friday Scranton, First Friday of the month. Enjoy live music, free for Comprehensive Cancer Care sponsors a support group for children ages trolley rides, and hors d’oeuvres and beverages at participating venues at 5 to 18 who are coping with the cancer of a loved one. Group facilitators will this monthly artwalk. Downtown Scranton, Scranton. Free. 570-466-9656 or hold sessions featuring art, music, drama and yoga. The Commonwealth firstfridayscranton.com. Medical College, Scranton. Free. 570-342-8874 or KArscott@tcmedc.org. New England Contra Dance, Saturday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m. The Chicory House Intermediate Jazz/Contemporary Technique Class, Mondays, 7:45-8:45 and the Folklore Society present music by Contra Rebels featuring Henry p.m. Ages 10 to 14. Symmetry Studio, Scranton. $10/class. 570-290-7242 Koretzky on guitar and Todd Clewell and Barb Scmidt on fiddles, with calling or SymmetryStudioNEPA.com. by Dave Colestock. No partner or previous experience is necessary. Those arriving early can join a pot-luck dinner starting at 6 p.m.; bring a dish-toEarly Explorers: Groundhog Day, Monday, Feb. 2, 1-1:45 p.m. Program pass. Church of Christ Uniting, Kingston. Donations accepted. 570-333includes museum tour and wildlife exploration. This pre-literacy arts pro4007 or folkloresociety.org. gram is co-sponsored by the Lackawanna County Children’s Library. Suitable for Pre-K children. Registration is required, Everhart Museum, ScranEarly Explorers: Puppet Theater, Monday, Feb. 9, 1-1:45 p.m. Program ton. $25 for 10 classes. 570-346-7186 or everhart-museum.org. includes storytelling and puppetry workshop. This pre-literacy arts program is co-sponsored by the Lackawanna County Children’s Library. Suitable for Musical Theatre Dance Class, Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Children ages 10 Pre-K children. Registration is required, Everhart Museum, Scranton. $25 and older will study a mixture of tap, ballet and jazz in order to prepare for for 10 classes. 570-346-7186 or everhart-museum.org. college and stage musical theatre auditions. Semi-private and private lessons are available on Wednesdays. Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, Duryea. AD/HD Family Support Group, Every second and fourth Tuesday at 6:30 $10 or $15 both classes. 570-991-1817 or phoenixpac.vpweb.com. p.m. Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre. 570-592-0058 or geisinger.org. Quilting for Kids: Cross and Crown, thru March 25, Wednesdays, 3:30-5 p.m. Learn traditional American quilting techniques while creating a colorful quilt with instructors Terry Keller, Peggy Lane and Ingrid Rogler. Recommended for ages six and older. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. $6/class includes fabric. 570-996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com. Quilting for Everyone: Scrap Treasures, thru March 25, Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Learn early American quilting as you create a timeless scrap quilt with instructors Terry Keller, Peggy Lane and Ingrid Rogler. Registration requested. Ages 13 and older. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. $6/ class includes fabric. 570-996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com info@dietrichtheater.com. Knitting Kids 4-H Club meeting, Thursday, Feb. 5, 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb.19, 6-7:30 p.m. Open to youth ages 5 to 18. Penn State Extension, Mil-
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Coats may be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at Continued from page 7 Flynn’s office in Jay’s Commons, 409 N. Main Ave., Scranton. Bus Trip: A bus trip to see “Moses” at Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster Help for Seniors: Older residents with will be held on Friday, April 10, for the questions about Medicare or health insur2:45 p.m. show. Cost is $116 and includes ance coverage may visit state Rep. Marty bus seat, driver tip, show ticket, dinner, Flynn’s office the second Monday of each all tips and taxes. Dinner is at the Shady month for assistance. Maple Smorgasbord following the show. Appointments are suggested by calling Bus leaves Pittston Plaza at 10:45 a.m. A Flynn’s office at 570-342-4348. $58 deposit per person is required with reservations. Balance will be due by MonSenior Passes: The Old Forge School day, Feb. 16. To make a reservation or to Board golden age policy passes, allowrequest a flyer on the trip, call 570-603ing borough residents 65 years of age and 1915, leave a message if no answer. older free admission to district-sponsored Trip is being sponsored by the Unitathletic events, are available in the high ed Methodist Church Pittston Building school office, 300 Marion St., Old Forge. Fund. Advertising Fundraiser: The Moosic Old Forge men’s softball league is selling advertising space on the outfield fencing at Robert V. Semenza Field at Pagnotti Park in Old Forge. Anyone wishing to purchase a sign can contact league president Tony DiMattia at 570-335-5596. Proceeds will be donated to the Robert Food Collection: The Taylor CommuV. Semenza Fund and the MOF Softball nity Library is currently collecting food for League. the area food bank. Any canned, boxed or jarred food item are being accepted. Items School Registration: All Saints Acadmay be dropped off at the library during emy in Scranton is now registering chilregular business hours. dren for preschool through eighth grade for the 2014-2015 school year. Children Civil War Roundtable: The Lackawaof all faiths are welcome. nna Historical Society hosts a Civil War Call 570-343-8114 for registration inRoundtable the second Tuesday of each formation. month at the Catlin House, 232 Monroe Ave., at 7 p.m. Membership is open to Aid for Veterans: Temporary emeranyone with an interest in the Civil War gency funding to support either Pennsylera, 1861-1865. Yearly membership dues vania veterans or nonprofit groups that are $20 for individuals and $25 for famiserve veterans is available through the lies. Lackawanna County Veterans Affairs OfReservations are required. fice. For more information, or to reserve The Pennsylvania Veterans Foundayour space, call 570-344-3841 or email tion is another tool the county’s veterans lackawannahistory@gmail.com. affairs office is able to offer to area veterans and their families in need of emerCoat, Blanket Collection: State Rep. gency assistance. Marty Flynn urges residents to drop off Tuffy and his staff are able to provide used or gently worn coats and blankets assistance in completing the application. at his district office for his annual winter They review the paperwork and generally coat drive to benefit area children and provide an answer in two or three busiadults. ness days. The average grants are about Flynn’s office will collect the coats and $1,000, depending on need. blankets during the next several weeks By monitoring the application process, and then donate them to local shelters. the County’s Veterans Affairs staff may “The only thing we ask is that the also be able to suggest other forms of assisitems are clean and in usable condition, tance and benefits that may be available. so they can get into the hands of those For more information, call 570-963who need them immediately,” Flynn said. 6778. Jeans, Christmas Card Collection: The Taylor Community Library, Main Street, is currently collecting used Christmas cards and new and gently used jeans and jackets. Items can be dropped off during operating hours. Call 570-562-1234.
WHERE WERE YOU? The Old Forge Blue Devils hosted the Mid Valley Spartans inside the “Devils’ Den” on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
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Twice this season, the Old Forge girls basketball team made the short trip to Taylor, knowing they would be considered an underdog. After all, the Lady Devils would start five different players from last year’s state finalist team while archrival Riverside had three starters back from last year’s team, eager to avenge losses to that state runner-up team. Twice, the Lady Devils knew the Lady Vikes would be waiting for them, full of confidence emanating from their rankings in a Times-Tribune poll. Twice, Old Forge raised its game and emerged with a happy bus ride home, including Monday’s 66-61 victory in a Lackawanna League Division III contest. The rematch was different from the Dec. 29 consolation game in the Taylor Lions Tournament, where Old Forge rallied for a 49-46 win. This time, the Lady Devils raced to a 16-point halftime lead and held off a determined comeback bid by the Lady Vikes. Another difference was that Old Forge had four players score in double figures on Monday, as Nicole Tagliaferri netted 13 points, Gabby Verespey had 12 and Kelci Yesnowski added 10 for the winners. Old Forge nailed six 3-point shots, including three by Tagliaferri and two by Yesnowski. “They made some shots early that really put us in a hole, and it ended up being too much for us to overcome” Riverside coach Jack Mekilo said. “They did a good job shooting the ball.” The constant was Tori Tansley, who was the lone Old Forge player to reach double figures in the first game against Riverside with 21 points. This time, the senior tallied 20 points and had the backing of Tagliaferri, Verespey and Yesnowski, who teamed for just 14 points in the first game. Those less-heralded players, Mekilo said, should not be overlooked even if they are new to the starting lineup. “What you have to remember, first of all, you have one player, Tansley, who
played on a state championship team,” Mekilo said. “The other girls, they are a senior-oriented team, they all went through that, all practiced against excellent players, and they’ve been through the wars in our division. “Even though they didn’t maybe play a lot last season, they all have a lot of experience. It shows, especially in a RiversideOld Forge game, it definitely shows; it had an impact on the game.” Also having an impact on the game was Tansley, who seemed to be everywhere doing everything and anything to make sure the Lady Devils won. “Tansley is a force. We did a good job on her at times, but every time there’s a key play in the game, it seems she makes that play for them,” Mekilo said. “To be able to do that down the stretch, and she has done that in both games against us, you have to give her a lot of credit.” As Old Forge improves as the season goes on, they will only become harder to defeat. That should worry Class A schools in District 2 and around the Eastern portion of the state playoff bracket.
“They made some shots early that really put us in a hole and it ended up being too much for us to overcome.” — Jack Mekilo coach, Riverside
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ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF • ATTORNEY I.D. NO.: 30126 Bureau of Consumer Protection 417 Lackawanna Avenue, Suite 202 Scranton, PA 18503 • (570) 963-4913 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA LINDA L. KELLY, ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. PLAINTIFF RICHARD B. ATTENBOROUGH, individually and d/b/a PENNSYLVANIA PAVING DEFENDANT
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FINAL ORDER April , 2014, based on the AND NOW, this 14th day of testimony and other evidence submitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at a hearing held pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1037on April 1, 2014, the following FINAL ORDER OF COURT is entered: 1. Defendant, Richard B. Attenborough, individually and d/b/a Pennsylvania Paving has willfully violated both the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, 73 P.S. §201, et seq. (hereinafter referred to as “Consumer Protection Act”) and the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, 73 P.S. §§517.1-517.19 (hereinafter referred to as “HICPA”) in the following respects: A. By performing shoddy work in the paving of driveways and parking areas; B. By failing to complete paving projects; C. By failing to provide contracts which comply with the requirements of §517.7 of HICPA; D. By failing to provide consumers with Notices of Cancellation Rights as required by §517.7 of HICPA and §201-7 of the Consumer Protection Act; and E. By failing to properly register “Pennsylvania Paving” or any similar business name as a Fictitious Name as required by the Fictitious Names Act, 54 Pa. C.S.A. §301, et seq. 2. Defendant, his agents, successors, assigns, and employees, acting directly or through any corporate device, is permanently enjoined from engaging in the acts and practices alleged in this complaint and any other acts and practices which violate the Consumer Protection Law and/or HICPA, and any amendments thereto; and 3. Based upon the violations cited above, Defendant is permanently enjoined from engaging in any home repair business or performing any home improvements as defined in §517.2 of HICPA within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 4. Defendant’s certificate of registration under HICPA is hereby revoked and he is permanently enjoined from making any future application for such registration. 5. Defendant shall pay, to the Office of Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection, consumer restitution in the amount of Fifty Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty and 00/100 Dollars ($50,730.00), to be disbursed by the Bureau of Consumer Protection to the following consumers who have suffered losses as the result of Defendant’s illegal acts: A. Nabil Tamimi $3,300.00 B. Joseph Trelli $9,000.00 C. Ronald Martin $1,500.00 D. Janet Heckman $4,200.00 E. Richard Davis $4,100.00 F. George Hrycyk $4,000.00 G. James Caswell $1,550.00 H. Irvin & Diane Washburn $4,500.00 I. John Adonizio $1,880.00 J. Stella Zebrowski $3,000.00 K. Charles Smith $4,300.00 L. Joan Shuba $2,100.00 M. William James $3,900.00 N. Maureen Follmer $3,400.00 6. Defendant shall remain liable to pay all validly entered civil judgments against him which relate to home repair contracts. 7. In addition to the sums set forth above, Defendant shall pay to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Attorney General, court and litigation costs in the amount of Six Hundred Fifty-Four and 45/100 Dollars ($654.45) to be placed in an interest-bearing account and expended for public protection and education purposes; and 8. In addition to the sums set forth above, Defendant shall pay to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Attorney General, civil penalties in the amount of Thirty-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($35,000.00) to be deposited into the Home Improvement Account. This amount is calculated based upon the clear and compelling evidence of willful violations submitted regarding fourteen (14) separate consumer transactions, which include ten (10) instances involving consumers age sixty or older at the time of their transactions, along with a separate violation for Defendant’s failure to properly register “Pennsylvania Paving Company” or any similar fictitious name, as required by law. 9. The Commonwealth shall serve Defendant with a copy of this Order by personal service or by mailing copies of same via certified and United States First Class Mail, postage prepaid, to the last known address at which the Defendant acknowledged receipt of prior Notices or letters, 33350 Airport Road, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18109. If the Commonwealth is unable to effect personal service or if mailings to the above address are refused, the Commonwealth may effect service by publication of this Final Order once in a newspaper of general circulation in Lehigh County and once in a newspaper of general circulation in Lackawanna County.
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