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It’s these warm summer nights that we all dreamed of when the snow was two feet deep. Don’t let them go by uncelebrated. There are plenty of things to do in the cool of a summer evening. Here are some of them: • The Dickson City Banner and Light Committee will host a Christmas in July fundraiser at Maiolatesi Wine Cellars, 32 Cabernet Drive in Scott Township, on Sunday, July 23, 5:30-8 p.m. Tickets are $25, which includes appetizer foods, two glasses of wine and entertainment by Sarah Marie and Joseph. A basket raffle and 50/50 will also be held. Proceeds will benefit the Christmas lighting event in November. For more information, call 570-878-3373. Tickets are available at the Dickson City Municipal Building, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Continuing the Christmas theme, the Lackawanna Historical Society will celebrate Christmas in July at the Circle Drive-In on Route 6 in Dickson City on Tuesday, July 25. Admission is $7, and gates open at 7 p.m. There will be a local history marketplace and local authors

Organizers of the Christ the King parish picnic include, from left, bottom row: Mike Borick, Rich Ercole, Chris Tomaszewski, Bob Beadle and Ed Sokoloski. Second row: Mary Lynn Krushnski, Rev. Christopher Sahd, Irene Rudalavage and Nick Lopuhovsky. Third row: Sharon Williams, Dan Hart, Doug Hart and Rich Bianchi. Top row: Elvira Partyka and Wally Checefsky.

will be on hand to sign copies of their books. A showing of “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” will begin at 9 p.m. A costume contest will also be held, so come dressed as your favorite character from the movie. For more information, call 570- 344-3841 or email lackawannahistory@gmail.com.

• It’s church picnic season and one of the best is the annual Christ the King Parish picnic, that will be held Friday through Sunday, July 28-30, on the grounds of St. Mary’s, Betty and Main streets in Eynon.

The picnic will open at 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 4 p.m. on Sunday. Musical entertainment will be by Daddy O & The Sax

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• A free concert in the park will be held at Edward “Rippy” Callahan Sports Complex, Mellow Court in Jermyn on Sunday, July 30, 6 to 8 p.m., with music by Ron Morgan with Crossroads. There will be free hot dogs, cold beverages and ice cream for everybody. (In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held at Community Center, 440 Jefferson Ave.) Bring a blanket, chair and/or sun-umbrella.

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The deadline for payments for the Valley View class of ‘72 reunion is Monday, July 31. The reunion will be held at Archbald AC Field on Saturday, Aug. 19, 4-11:30 p.m. All class members and their guests are invited. Call 570-876-5539 for more information.

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July 30. The Veterans Committee is planning a Veterans Day service for Saturday, Nov. 4. Brick order forms are available from any committee person, at the Township building, or on the township website, scotttownship.org. Call 570-587-3120 or 570-254-6783 for more information.

The Coal Miners Remembered group will meet on Monday, July 24, at ShopaDavey Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 6082, 123 Electric St. in Peckville at 5:30 p.m. This is the first anniversary of the founding of the organization. Organizers report that “exciting news is on the agenda.” The public is invited.

Lackawanna County has been holding its annual Art in the Park series, now in its ninth year, offering free arts activities for children, at all county parks. The program will come to Aylesworth Park in Jermyn on Tuesday, July 25, 10 a.m. to noon. For questions about the program, call 570-963-6590, ext. 106, or email arts-culture@lackawannacounty.org.

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The Greater Carbondale YMCA’s Summer Carnival will be held on Thursday, Aug. 3, 5-7 p.m. There will be bounce houses, carnival games, swimming, balloon animal fun, giveaways, prizes, food and a bake sale and more.

Along with the carnival, these local businesses will be offering activities and giveaways: Families United, AmeriHealth, Children’s Advocacy Center, It’s Ruff Without a Roof, Lackawanna County Parks and Recreation, Lacawac Sanctuary, Girl Scouts, Geisinger, Wayne Memorial Hospital and The Wright Center.

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The Jessup Hometown Heroes banner program will accept applications for A benefit will be held on Saturday, July Phase 3 of the program until Thursday, 29, noon to 7 p.m. at Happy Valley Sports Aug. 3. After that date, applications will Bar, 516 Storrs St. in Dickson City. All no longer be available. Phase 3 is the final proceeds will be donated to the Spondyli- round. Please pick up and drop off your tis Association of America. Admission is banner applications at the Jessup Bor$10. There will be a basket raffle, a 50/50, ough Building, weekdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. food and music by Billy Darnell, Rob Cal- For more information, call 570-840-8742. lis, Mike “Miz” Mizwinski, The Invisible Swordsmen and Greg and MJ of The Village Idiots. Call 570-479-5956 for more information.

In order to help youth engage in fun, healthy activities, the Greater Carbondale YMCA is once again offering the SeventhGrade Initiative. All young people enterThe Scott Township Veterans Memoing seventh grade are invited to take part rial Committee routinely continues to in this program, which provides a onetake memorial brick orders throughout year YMCA membership for a discounted the year. However, if anyone wishes to $20 registration fee (that’s a savings of have a brick installed for Veterans Day, $120.) Register by Saturday, Aug. 15. the bricks must be ordered by Sunday,

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taKe a tr iP Travel groups in the area are planning the following trips. Call the number listed for more information. The Advantage has no connection with any of these groups.

• Sands Casino, aug. 6: The Eynon Archbald and Jessup Lions Club is sponsoring a bus trip to the Sands Casino to benefit the Valley Community Library Sunday, Aug. 6. Cost of the trip is $35 per person, which includes $20 slot play and $5 food voucher. For seat reservations, call 570-470-7838.

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6: Mid Valley Travelers will sponsor a bus trip to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on Sunday, Aug. 6. Enjoy an all-youcan-eat crab feast at Captain John’s for $129 per person or just hop the bus for a day at the Inner Harbor to visit the National Aquarium or take in a Baltimore Orioles game for $50. For reservations call 570-955-6989.

• Brooklyn, N.y., aug. 12: Mainly Hair by Dorie is organizing a trip to Brooklyn, New York, and the “Original Brooklyn Pizza Tour” on Saturday, Aug. 12. Price is $99 per person. Call 570-504-6993 to reserve seats.

• williamsport, aug. 16: The Double R Twirlettes sponsor a bus trip to the Little League World Series Grand Slam Parade on Wednesday, Aug. 16. The bus will leave from Peckville at 9 a.m. You will have your day open in Williamsport since the parade does not begin until 5:30 p.m. The cost is $25 per person. For more information or to make a reservation, call 570342-8768 or 570-904-3241.

• Bronx zoo, aug. 17: Thursday Aug. 17, a bus trip to the Bronx Zoo will depart from Carbondale at 7:30 a.m. Includes roundtrip Martz Bus Service, driver’s tip, total experience ticket and t-shirt. Call 570-281-9797 for availability. Deadline is Saturday, Aug. 5.

• Puerto Rico, Oct. 7-11: A group is planning a trip Columbus Day weekend, October 7-11 to Puerto Rico. Package includes bus transfer to Newark, nonstop air, accommodations at the Marriott Stellaris Resort Oceanfront Casino and all airport transfers.

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The Genealogical research Society of northeastern Pennsylvania James W. Johnson (aka Johnston), died in 1910 in the home he had lived in Jessup since the 1870s. Before he passed, he told his daughter, Missouri Harr, his life story. He was born a slave in either North Carolina or Virginia. His earliest recollection was being a fife player in an army regiment commanded by his white slave master in Virginia. His master died in the Civil War. His widow sold many of their slaves including Johnson. The new master was very cruel and Johnson escaped three times. On the third try, Johnson connected with the Underground Railroad and made it to Wilkes-Barre.

When President Lincoln called for black troops to enlist in the Union Army in 1864, Johnson signed up. He was assigned to the infantry, 43rd Regiment, Company G. Johnson used to tell how he single-handedly saved a Union supply line at the Seige of Petersburg. The Confederate Army had set up a barrel of gunpowder under a supply bridge and ignited the line of gunpowder. As the fire got closer to the barrel, Johnson ran toward the barrel, intent on disrupting the line of gun powder before it exploded. As he ran, he was met with a hail of bullets. He got there in time to push the barrel away from the bridge, though it did explode, damaging one of his eyes. He received four bullet wounds and was promoted to sergeant.

He recovered from his wounds and was able to be with his regiment at Spottsylvania and the Fall of Richmond and he witnessed the surrender of Gen. Robert E. Lee at Appomattox. After the war, Johnson’s company was sent to Texas to put down some skirmishes on the Mexican border. His unit was then decommissioned.

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We do not know when Johnson married his wife, Sarah Grimes, but we do know his oldest son, Benjamin, was born about 1850.

We do know that Sarah was a white woman and born in Pennsylvania. Again, Johnson was a trailblazer in race relations. The couple had a total of 12 children, 10 surviving to adulthood. Two of his sons became college professors in Philadelphia.

Johnson’s greatest local achievement was when he represented his son, Benjamin, in court in 1900. Ben had been the local ashman, using a horse and carriage to pick up the household ashes of customers and hauling them away. Ben had been charged with animal neglect because of the sorry state of his horse. The horse was sold in an auction and it was assumed that the horse was sent to a local fertilizer company shortly thereafter.

Ben went to court to sue the sheriff who conducted the auction and the constable who bought the horse for lost wages.

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He was estimated to be 109 years old when he died. Sarah, his wife, lived another nine years and died at age 98. There are no public photos of Johnson. He is buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery. The headstone in the photo is believed to be his.

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The Chamber Gallery, at The Greater Chamber of Commerce Building, 27 N. Main St. in Carbondale, will present an the fifth annual “Art of Healing” exhibition, in conjunction with “The Studio on Salem” of NHS Human Services of Northeastern Pennsylvania in Carbondale. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, July 22, 6-8 p.m.

The NHS based “Studio on Salem” was established three years ago as an art program to empower and support individuals on their personal journeys to recovery, and to help them effect change in their lives through the creative process.

“Through the art program, our members develop resourcefulness and previ-

ously unrecognized skills and strengths,” said Cindy Boyles, psych rehab supervisor with NHS. The works in the exhibit will include paintings on canvas, sculpture and decorative items, and will be offered for sale.

The exhibition will be on display through Aug. 14.

The reception will include live music and refreshments. The Chamber Gallery is free and open to the public weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Refreshments will be served and tickets for raffle baskets will be available. After the rummage sale, the parishioners always “pay it forward” with merchandise to charity organizations, or non-profit groups. For additional information call 570-383-0319 regarding donations.

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THROOP BOROUGH HOMETOWN HEROES The Borough of Throop’s program to honor our Hometown Hereos is underway. Applications are available at the Throop Borough Building, Throop Civic Center and through the VFW and American Legion. Cost of the banner will be $150.00. Deadline to submit applications is August 18th, 2017.

The hero must be a Throop native having served active duty in any conflict from WWI to current deployments. The hero’s picture, rank, branch of service and conflict served will be on the two sided banner. The name of the sponsor will also be noted.

A reception for all sponsoring families and Throop Veterans is being planned by the Throop American Legion.

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Community Calendar

Pierogie Sale: All Saints Orthodox Church, 211 Willow Ave. in Olyphant, sells frozen pierogies Fridays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., and Sundays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Price is $6.50 per dozen. Call 570-383-0785 or 570-489-5591 for more information.

the holiday season and will again be hung from Memorial Day to Veterans Day of 2018.

Each banner will be returned to sponsors after two years as a keepsake or every effort will be made to have it placed on the pole in front of your home at the time of retirement.

Applications are available at the Olyphant line Dancing: The United Neighborhood Borough Building, 113 Willow Ave. Phase one Center’s Mid Valley Active Older Adult Commu- applications are limited and on a first-comenity Center, 310 Church St., Jessup, is offering first-served basis. Deadline for ordering is free line dancing lessons to Lackawanna Coun- Friday, Aug. 18, but the first printing will be ty residents 55 and older every Friday, noon to submitted by Aug. 1. Phase two will begin in 1:15 p.m. All levels welcome. For more informa- the Spring of 2018. tion, call 570-489-4415 or 570-335-0804. liBrary eventS: At the Carbondale Public HeroeS BannerS: Olyphant Borough has Library, 5 N. Main St. in Carbondale: Craftmas in July: Get crafty this month joined the nationwide program to honor our with a different craft each week. veterans, past and present. The “Hometown • Saturday, July 22, at noon: Pizza and Heroes Banners” phase one, will take place paint with Debbie Minton. Paint a lovely sumthis fall with a target date of Sept. 11 as the mer scene while enjoying pizza. $25. dedication date. A donation of $160 includes • Saturday, July 29, 1 p.m.: Essential Oils a 24” X 54” all-weather vinyl banner double with Cori Wright. Learn about essential oils sided with photo of your honoree, name, and how to use them. especially in the sumrank, era and branch of service, brackets and mer months. $5. shipping. Banners will hang this year until

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Free luncH: A free lunch will be served at Peckville United Methodist Church’s Red Door Cafe, 732 Main St., on Saturday, July 22, noon to 1 p.m. Lunch and fellowship are offered on the fourth Saturday each month. Enter by the ground-level door to the downstairs dining hall.

claSS reunion: The Mid Valley High School class of 2007 will hold its 10-year reunion on Saturday, July 22, 6-11 p.m. at Genetti Manor in Dickson City. Email midvalleyclassof2007@gmail.com or call 570-575-9225 for more information. car/truck SHow: Mayfield Hose Co., 900 Maple St., will hold its fourth annual car and pickup truck show on Sunday, July 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Antique, classic, muscle cars, street rods and pickup trucks welcome.

Registration is $10 peer vehicle. Trophies will be awarded. There will also be a 50/50, theme basket raffles, music and food. Call 570-8400918 for more information.

JeSSuP tax oFFice cloSeD: Genevieve

Lupini, Jessup Tax Collector, has announced that the Tax Office will be closed through Monday, July 24.

trail Bike riDe: The Lackawanna Heritage Valley (LHV) group bike rides on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail were so popular in June that organizers have decided to continue the series in July. A group ride will be held on Wednesday, July 26, weather permitting. Riders should meet in the parking lot of Valley Community Library, 739 River St. in Peckville, at 6 p.m. The group will ride along the trail to Jermyn and back. The ride is expected to last about an hour. There is no fee to participate, but riders should bring their own bicycles. Cyclists of all skill levels are welcome.

Visit lhva.org or Lackawanna River Heritage Trail on Facebook for more information.

Yard waste will be picked up on your recycling day during the week of July 31; Aug 14 and 28; Sept. 11 and 25; and Oct. 9 and 23. Branch chipping: call 570-876-1800 to be put on the list. Ashes will be picked up every other Tuesday until Oct. 31. Visit archbaldboroughpa.gov for all borough news and information.

Bingo nigHt: Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Church, 624 Madison Ave., Jermyn, holds BINGO on the first and third Wednesdays of each month (next bingo night: Aug. 2).

Doors open at 5 p.m., early bird games begin at 6 p.m., regular games begin at 6:30 p.m.

Admission is free. Free hot dog available with ticket. The evening includes homemade foods such as chili, pierogies, soups and desserts, specialty games, refreshments, door prizes awarded and a progressive jackpot starting at $1,125 with 53 pills (if not awarded, there will be a consolation prize of $500). Contact 570876-1061 for more information. cookBook cluB: The Valley Community Library, 739 River St. in Peckville, has begun a cookbook club, which will meet on the first Wednesday of each month (next meeting Aug. 2) at 6 p.m. Registration is required and may be done in person at the library, where the current month’s cookbook is available for viewing. For more information, call the library or visit lclshome.org/valley or facebook.com/ valleycommunitylibrary. car cruiSe: Coal Cracker Cruisers Car Club will hold a cruise night on the first Friday of the month (next cruise: Aug. 4) 6-9 p.m. in the parking lot of the Advance Auto Parts, 161 Brooklyn St. in Carbondale, featuring food, music, door prizes, a 50/50 and trophies.

HoSe co. BreakFaSt: Grattan Singer Hose Co. No. 1, 702 Homestead St. in Simpson, will hold its monthly breakfast fundraiser on the first Sunday of the month (next breakfast: Aug. 6), 8 a.m. to noon. Menu: scrambled eggs, sauyarD waSte in arcHBalD: Archbald Borough Department of Public Works picks up sage, bacon, home fries, pancakes and beveragyard waste curbside in biodegradable bags, on es. Tickets are $8; $5 for kids younger than 12. your recycling day every other week. Lawn and claSS reunion: The Benjamin Franklin leaf bags can be purchased at home and garden High School Carbondale Class of 1967 will stores or the borough office for $2 for 5 bags. hold a reunion on Saturday, Sept. 23, at the No plastic bags are allowed for this service.

Grand Hotel in Carbondale. For information, Vegetation set out in plastic bags will not email spidermanx67@yahoo.com or be picked up. There can be no commingling santajim67@gmail.com. with any other materials; that is, no brush or branches, no garbage, animal waste, dirt, Please see CALENDAR, Page 15 construction material, or other recyclables.

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570-877-9188 for information.

935 Albert St., will hold a designer purse bingo on Sunday, Oct. 1, 1-4 p.m. Tickets are $25 and available for purchase now. Ticket includes 20 games of bingo. Additional cards may be purchased at the event. Basket raffle tickets, 50/50 chances and food/snacks will be for sale throughout the event. This is an adults-only event. The center has a no alcohol policy, however you may bring other drinks/snacks to the event. Call 570-383-1813 for more information.

suPPort throoP Police: The Throop Neighborhood Watch sells “We Support Throop Police” signs at the Throop Borough Building on weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The signs are $10 each. hose co. Fund drive: Eagle Hose Co. No. 1’s fund drive is underway. For more information, call the fire station at 570-383-0923. historical society: The Forest City Area Historical Society (FCAHS) is accepting applications for membership and membership renewals. The FCAHS encompasses Browndale, Forest City, Richmondale and Vandling.

Anyone with pictures or items to donate is asked to call 570-785-5659.

Memberships are for one year: an individual membership for $15; a family membership $25; a lifetime membership is $125. Call 570499-4908 or email jdoyle@nep.net. Meetings are held on the second Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. Visit forestcityareahistoricalsociety. com to learn more about the organization or to download a membership application.

Jenny’s Kloset: Jenny’s Kloset is an ongoing local collection for Valley View Elementary students and families. Drop off locations are The Caverna on Church Street in Jessup, The Eatery on Hill Street in Jessup, Lavender Goose on Main Street in Peckville and Quinn’s in Peckville. Items needed are non perishable food, clothing and monetary donations. For more information, call 570-466-0658.

Food collection: Mayfield Crime Watch is collecting food for the needy in those in need in the Mayfield area. If you know anyone deserving, please contact Chief Joseph Perechinsky at the Mayfield Borough Building or leave a note in the suggestion box by the front door of the borough building. number is 570-876-4391. vendors sought: Light The Night Team Mel’s Family is having a craft and vendor fair at the Genetti Manor in Dickson City on Sunday, July 23, to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Craft and direct-sales vendors are welcome. Call 570-840-8539 or

conservation district Meeting: Meet-

ings of the board of directors for the Lackawanna County Conservation District will be held on the fourth Thursday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at the Joe Terry Civic Center in Scott Township. The next meeting is July 27.

dccc soldier collection: The Dickson City Civic Center (DCCC) is looking to send care packages to some of our local service members. Does your family have someone serving who would like to receive a care package from home? Call 570-383-1813 to provide mailing information.

MayField criMe Watch notes: Mayfield Crime Watch reminds residents they can report suspicious activity or problems in town by dropping a note in its drop box at the borough building, 739 Penn Ave. Also let the group know of any elderly person who may need food. It is checked often and you can remain anonymous. helPing MayField seniors Food collection:

Non-perishable items can be dropped off at the Mayfield Borough Building. Items will be donated to elderly people in need in the borough.

cardBoard recycling: Archbald borough

residents are reminded that cardboard must be recycled. Cardboard can be flattened and placed in the blue recycling bin. All cardboard not placed in the bin must be broken down and bundled. Do not throw loose cardboard to the curb.

civic center activities: At the Dickson City Civic Center, 935 Albert St.: • Toddler Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30 a.m. to noon. Craft, snack, story time, peer play and more. For children and caregivers.

• Birthday parties: Rent the gym for a great space to celebrate a special day. Call 570-3831813 for more information.

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9 a.m. FIT Factor (interval) 5:30 p.m. Yoga Quest Studio, 419 Church St. in Jessup, 7 p.m. Free Live Wellness webinar in the is a specialty fitness studio and wellness Facebook page center. Their variety of classes include Thursdays Vinyasa yoga, PowerStrike kickboxing, 6 a.m. Sunrise flow (yoga) Barre Above, Piloxing and strength and 9 a.m. Total Body BOSU (balance and interval training, along with many workstrength) shops and events. In addition to classes, they customize programs to help you reach 5 p.m. Flex Appeal (strength) your health and fitness goals, including 6 p.m. Piloxing nutrition plans, metabolic testing, wellFridays ness coaching, healthy habits lifestyle pro- 9 a.m. Body Blast (interval) grams, supplementation and much more.

For more information, call 570-815-4655 4:15 p.m. GRIT (interval) 5:30 p.m. Friday Night at the Barre or visit myqueststudio.com.

Saturdays Mondays 9 a.m. Piloxing 9 a.m. Kickboxing 10 a.m. Flex Appeal (strength) 5:30 p.m. Yoga 11 a.m. Yoga 6:45 p.m. Barre Above Sundays closed Tuesdays Summer special classes: 6 a.m. Sunrise strength, stretch and core • Free yoga at the park every third 9 a.m. Flex Appeal (strength) Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at 5 p.m. Body Blast (interval) Station Park Pavilion on Church St. Free 6 p.m. Piloxing and open to the community. Bring your Wednesdays own mat. Classes on Aug. 16 and Sept. 20.

• Friday Night Wine Down every last Friday of the Month. 6:30 p.m. at Quest Studio. Yoga with live music, followed by drinks at the Caverna. Cost: $15.

The lakes and pool at Lackawanna County’s parks are open, staffed with lifeguards., 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, including Aylesworth Lake in Archbald and MerliSarnoski Lake in Carbondale. They will remain open through mid-August. Call 570-963-6764 for information.

DCCC Fitness

At the Dickson City Civic Center, 935 Albert St. • Betsy’s Boot Camp: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:15-7:15 p.m. and Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. Cost is $5 per class for Dickson City residents; $7 per class for non-residents.

• Open gym: Various hours during the week. Free for Dickson City residents; $3 for non-residents.

• Senior aerobics: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. Free for Dickson City residents.

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YMCA Fitness

At the Greater Carbondale YMCA, 82 N. Main St., Carbondale:.

FITNESS CLASSES Monday: Aqua jog 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Core fitness 10-10:45 a.m.

Walkercise 11 a.m.-noon Cardio step 5-5:30 p.m.

R.I.P.P.E.D 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Yoga 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Aqua jog 6:30-7:15 p.m.

Run club 7-8 p.m.

Tuesday: Y-cycle 6:15-7 a.m.

H2o 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Silver sneakers 10-11 a.m.

Zumba gold 11-11:45 a.m.

Water fitness 1-1:45 p.m.

Zumba 5-6 p.m.

Y-cycle 6-6:45 p.m.

Water fitness 7:15-8 p.m.

Wednesday: Aqua jog 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Chair yoga 10:30-11 a.m.

Walkercise 11 a.m.-noon Barre 5:30-6:15 p.m.

Cardio step 6:15-7 p.m.

Nearme Yoga, 110 Terrance Drive in Core yoga 7-8 p.m.

Peckville, offers a variety of yoga classes Run club 7-8 p.m. including all-level vinyasa, kids yoga for all ages, mom and me, happy hour, candleThursday: light flow, beginner “the basics” yoga, Y-cycle 6:15-7 a.m. restorative yoga and many workshops and H2o 9:30-10:15 a.m. events. In addition to yoga, there are barre Silver sneakers 10-11 a.m. classes and massage by appointment. NeZumba gold 11-11:45 a.m. arme yoga also has a small boutique store Water fitness 1-1:45 p.m. that has much more than yoga products.

Zumba 5-6 p.m.

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Zumba toning 6:15-7:15 p.m.

Friday: The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Aqua jog 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Core fitness 10-10:45 a.m.

Hospice is offering a “Yoga for Healing” Walkercise 11 a.m.-noon program. The program, taught by a proSaturday: fessional yoga instructor, is designed to Zumba 9-10 a.m. help participants increase flexibility; enhance strength; and improve concentraPOOL SCHEDULE tion, posture, breathing and balance. This A lap lane is open the entire time the pool class is for beginners and those with a is open, excluding private parties. moderate yoga skill level. Classes are held every Tuesday, 6:15-7:45 p.m., at VNA’s Please see SPORTS FITNESS, Page 18 office, 301 Delaware Ave. in Olyphant.

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Sch ool n ew S COLL EGE HO NORS Honors Graduates

Local residents were among the 35 members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2017 who graduated from its Honors Program. They were: • Max Cornell of Jermyn, a biochemistry, cellular, molecular biology major, is a cum laude graduate. Cornell’s thesis was completed with the guidance of Dr. Timothy Foley, professor of chemistry.

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• Bridget Moira McVeigh of Blakely, a biochemistry, cellular, molecular biology major, is a summa cum laude graduate.

McVeigh’s thesis was completed with the guidance of Dr. Timothy Foley, professor of chemistry.

Third left: McVeigh is congratulated by Dr. Joseph E. Kraus, professor of English and theatre and director of the honors program.

• Ashley Opalka of Carbondale, a neuroscience and biology major, is a magna cum laude graduate. Opalka’s thesis was completed with the guidance of Dr. Robert F. Waldeck, associate professor of biology.

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Top left: Cornell (left) is congratulated by Dr. Joseph E. Kraus, professor of English and theatre and director of the honors program.

• Janel Leigh Harach of Simpson, a neuroscience major, is a cum laude graduate of the Honors Program at The University of Scranton. Harach’s thesis was completed with the guidance of Dr. Marc A. Seid, associate professor of biology.

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Dean’s List

Loyola University Maryland has announced the members of its spring dean’s list. Among them were Eric Muchisk from Archbald; Clayton Myers from Scott Township and Jessica Regan from Archbald.

A portion of the proceeds from this year’s 3 on 3 basketball tournament benefits local high school basketball programs and Coaches vs. Cancer.

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H2o (weight train/cardio) 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Lap lane 10:30-noon Open swim noon-1 p.m.

Aqua jog 1-1:45 p.m.

Open swim 4-7 p.m.

Aqua jog 7:15-8 p.m.

Wednesday: Lap swim 7-8:30 a.m.

Open swim 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Aqua jog 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Lap lane 10:30-noon Open swim noon-1 p.m.

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Monday: Lap swim 7-8:30 a.m.

Open swim 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Aqua jog 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Lap lane 10:30-noon Open swim noon-1 p.m.

Open swim with slide and mushroom 3:30-5 p.m.

Aqua jog 6:30-7:15 p.m.

Open swim 7:15-8:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Lap swim 7-8:30 a.m.

Open swim 5-8 p.m.

Thursday: Lap swim 7-8:30 a.m.

Open swim 8:30-9:30 a.m.

H2o (weight train/cardio) 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Lap lane 10:30-noon Open swim noon-1 p.m.

Aqua jog 1-1:45 p.m.

Open swim 4 to 8 p.m.

Friday: Lap swim 7-8:30 a.m.

Open swim 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Aqua jog 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Lap lane 10:30-noon Open swim noon-1 p.m.

Open swim with slide and mushroom 5-7 p.m.

Saturday: Open swim with slide and mushroom noon-2 p.m.

Sunday: Open swim 1-2 p.m.

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From Helen’s Kitchen

BY Lori KisheL

CURRY CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP (Requested by one of our readers.

Very tasty.)

2 chicken breast (about 2 cups) 3 cups chicken broth 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch slices 3 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1/2 cup rice, uncooked 1/2 teaspoon curry powder Salt and black pepper, to taste Cook chicken breasts in water to which two chicken bouillon cubes have been added; simmer 40 to 45 minutes until tender. Remove skin and bones; cut chicken into small pieces and return to soup pot. Add onion, garlic, celery, carrots, uncooked rice, curry powder, salt and pepper. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer slowly for 45 minutes.

Yield: 4 servings.

GRILLED SOCKEYE SALMON STEAKS 4 salmon steaks, sliced 3/4 -inch thick 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 teaspoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt Prepare grill (grill must be very hot to avoid sticking). Place the salmon steaks on the well-greased grill; cook the salmon 5 to 6 minutes on each side, basting frequently with the marinade to avoid drying. Salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork. Add additional marinade to the salmon steaks prior to serving. Yield: 4 servings.

MAYFLOWER CRAB CAKES 2 shallots 1 large clove garlic 3/4 pound lump crabmeat 1-1/2-cups bottled clam juice 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives 1 teaspoon hot red-pepper sauce

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Nonstick cooking spray Salsa Prepare crab cakes: Mince shallots and garlic; pick over crabmeat to remove bits of shell. In medium saucepan combine clam juice, shallots and garlic; heat to boiling. Simmer 5 minutes. Gradually add cornmeal, whisking; cook, stirring 2 minutes, until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in crab, corn, chives and pepper sauce. Transfer to bowl; cover and refrigerate 2 hours or until cold. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Shape crab mixture into 8 patties, 1/4-inch thick. With cooking spray, grease large nonstick skillet and large baking sheet. In skillet, over medium-high heat, cook crab cakes 4 at a time, until brown on both sides, about 6 minutes in all. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes or until hot. Makes 8 servings.

GRILLED ORANGE HONEY-MUSTARD CHICKEN 1 pound chicken breasts 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder Black pepper, to taste 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 cup orange juice 1 teaspoon honey Rinse chicken breasts with cold water and dry well. Place chicken breasts in shallow glass baking dish; season both sides with onion powder, garlic powder and pepper. In a small bowl combine minced garlic, sour cream, mustard, orange juice and honey; blend well.

Pour marinade over chicken and turn to coat well. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in refrigerator 2 hours or overnight. Prepare a hot fire and lightly spray grill with nonfat cooking spray.

Remove chicken from marinade; save marinade. Grill 7 to 10 minutes per side, until chicken is lightly browned and cooked through. Brush chicken breasts with marinade several times while cooking. Yield: 4 servings.

GREEN BEANS IN SOUR CREAM 2 pounds fresh green beans

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1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1 (8-ounces) carton sour cream 1-1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup buttered soft breadcrumbs Wash beans and remove strings. Cut beans into 1-inch pieces. Cook in a small amount of boiling water 6 minutes or until tender. Drain; transfer beans to a 2-quart casserole; set aside. Sauté onion and parsley in butter until onion is tender. Stir in sour cream, lemon rind, salt and pepper. Spoon sour cream mixture over beans. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over sour cream mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350º for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Yield: 8 servings.

TOASTED BARLEY-BEAN SALAD 1/2 cup quick-cooking barley 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1-1/2 cups water 1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained 1 (8-ounce) can cut Italian green beans, drained 1 (8-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained 1 small onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings 1/2 cup chopped celery 2 tablespoons snipped parsley 1/4 cup salad oil 1/4 cup vinegar 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard In a large skillet cook the barley in hot butter or margarine over low heat until barley is golden, stirring frequently. Add water and chicken bouillon granules. Cook, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender; drain. In a large mixing bowl stir together the garbanzo beans, Italian green beans, kidney beans, onion rings, celery and parsley.

Stir in the drained barley.

For dressing: In a screw-top jar combine salad oil, vinegar and dry

mustard. Cover and shake well to mix.

Pour dressing over bean mixture. Cover and chill in refrigerator about 2 hours or until cold. Yield: 8 to 10 servings.

CHERRY CRUMB PIE 1 unbaked 10-inch pie shell 1 cup cold water 1/4 cup cornstarch 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 5 cups fresh or frozen tart red cherries 1 tablespoon lemon juice Crumb topping (below) Preheat oven to 350º. In saucepan, combine water, cornstarch, sugar and salt; stir constantly over low heat. When mixture begins to thicken, add cherries.

Cook until mixture is clear red and begins to bubble. Stir in lemon juice. Pour into unbaked pie shell.

For crumb topping: 1/3 cup quick-cooking rolled oats 1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 stick butter, chilled 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sliced almonds Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

Mix with hands until well combined and crumbly. Sprinkle crumbs evenly on top of cherries. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until topping is golden. Remove to wire rack and cool.

FRUIT-RICE PUDDING 1-1/4 cups unsalted cooked rice 1 cup canned fruit cocktail 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 tablespoon powdered’ sugar In a medium bowl, combine rice, fruit cocktail and maple syrup. Mix well.

Spoon into sauce dishes or small parfait glasses. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve. Yield: 6 servings.

Any comments, questions or favorite recipes?

Feel free to send your thoughts to helenskitchen@msn.com, and please write, “Helen’s Kitchen Request, ATTN: Lori” in the subject line to make sure I receive it. Thank you!

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area c hu r ch se rv ic es All Saints Orthodox, 211 Willow Ave., Olyphant. Great Vespers Saturdays 4 p.m., confessions one half hour before services (one hour before during Great Lent and Advent). Divine Liturgy, Sunday and Feast Days, 9:30 a.m. Great Vespers, evenings of Feast Days, 6:30 p.m. Rev. Paul Schellbach is pastor.

570-489-0942.

Blakely Baptist, 201 Main St., Blakely. Sunday service 10 a.m.; Sunday school 11:15 a.m.; prayer and study Thursdays 7 p.m. Rev. William Duke is pastor.

570-489-7423.

Blakely Primitive Methodist, 313 First St., Blakely. Sunday school 9 a.m. Traditional Sunday service 10 a.m.; Rev. Dale Murrell is pastor. blakelypmchurch.webs.com 570-489-3033.

Blessed Sacrament Parish, (Roman Catholic) 215 Rebecca St., Throop. Saturday Mass at 5:30 p.m.; Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. Monsignor Michael J. Delaney is pastor. 570-489-1963.

Bradley Memorial United Methodist, 106 Lincoln St., Dickson City. Sunday service 9 a.m. David A. Repenning is pastor. pastor@peckvilleumc.org ; 570-489-5875.

Christ Episcopal, 700 Delaware St., Forest City.

Holy Eucharist celebrated Sundays at 9 a.m. Sunday school for children ages 5-12 at 9 a.m. christchurchforestcity.com 570-785-3425.

Christ the King Parish, (Roman Catholic).

Saturday Mass: 7:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas, 411 Church St., Archbald. Sunday Mass: 7 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon at St. Thomas; 8:30 a.m. at St. Mary of Czestochowa, 417 Main St., Eynon.

Weekday Masses: 7:15 a.m. and noon Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at St. Thomas.

Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays 7:15 and noon at St. Mary. Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. at St, Mary. Confessions: daily before Mass, Saturdays 3:30 p.m. at St. Thomas, Thursdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Mary. Rev. Christopher Sahd is pastor. 570-876-1701.

Clifford Baptist Church, 519 Church St., Clifford. Sunday service 10 a.m. 570-222-4701. 200th anniversary in October. Bonnie Resseguie is pastor.

Clifford United Methodist Church, 34 Main St., Clifford. Sunday service 11 a.m.; Sunday school is during worship. Eric Watkins is pastor. 570-2223331.

Community Bible, Route 107, Heart Lake Road, Scott Township. Sunday service 10:30 a.m. (preservice music 9:45 a.m.). Bible study Wednesdays 7:15 p.m. Women’s ministry Thursdays 11 a.m. Men’s ministry Saturdays (bi-weekly) 8 a.m. Rev. W. Jay Best is pastor. 570-254-6467; 570-282-4918.

Covenant Reformed, 47 S. Church St., Carbondale. Sunday worship 9:30 and 11 a.m. Fellowship brunch at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Richar Miller is pastor.

570-282-6400. info@covenantrc.org covenantrc.org Dickson City Assembly of God, 1015 Commerce Blvd., Park Center Plaza, Dickson City. Sunday services 10 a.m. Kidztown 10 a.m. Sunday. Digging Deeper Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. Thirsty? Youth (grades 7-12) 6-8:30 p.m. Rev. James Dinger is senior pastor. dcassembly.net. 570-489-8321.

Dickson City Primitive Methodist, 516 Jackson St., Dickson City. Traditional service Sunday at 11 a.m. Wednesday night Bible classes 7 p.m. 570489-3452.

Faith Baptist, 545 Keystone Ave., Peckville.

Sunday service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; inspiration service noon; Bible study and youth group Wednesdays 7 p.m. Choir practice Mondays 7 p.m.; Robert Vigil is pastor. 570-383-0330.

Finch Hill Baptist, 404 Route 106, Greenfield Township. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Sunday service 11 a.m. Pastor Joseph LaCava 570-282-7062.

First Presbyterian, 325 Third Ave., Jessup.

Sunday service 10 a.m. 570-489-8893.

First Presbyterian of Carbondale, 76 Salem Ave., Carbondale. Sunday service 10:30 a.m. 570-2824611.

First United Methodist of Carbondale, 20 N. Church St., Carbondale. Sunday services 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school at 9 a.m. Rev. Donald Perry is pastor. 570-282-5740. Pastor’s phone: 570-766-9558.

Email: 1stunitedmethodistcarbondale@gmail.com.

First United Methodist, 520 Washington Ave., Jermyn. Sunday service 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday school 10:45 a.m. Linda Eckersley is pastor. 570-8760392.

First United Presbyterian of Lackawanna Valley, 1557 Main St., Peckville. Sunday school 9 a.m. Sunday service 10 a.m. Bell choir Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. Bible study Thursdays 7 p.m. Rev. Virginia Miner is pastor. firstup.org. 570-489-4682.

Grace Bible Church, 130 University Drive, Dunmore. Sunday service at 10 a.m. 570-342-5651. gracebiblepa.com.

Holy Cross Parish, (Roman Catholic) Olyphant.

Saturday vigil Mass 4 p.m.; Sunday Mass 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession: Saturday before the Vigil Mass at St. Patrick, 200 Delaware Ave. Monsignor Michael J. Delaney is pastor. 570-489-0752.

Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic, 313 First Ave., Jessup. Vespers Saturday at 2 p.m. Holy mystery of penance (confessions) Saturday 3-3:25 p.m. Divine Liturgy Saturday at 4 p.m. Divine Liturgy Sunday at 11 a.m. Holy day Divine Liturgy 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

570-489-2353.

Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic, 619 Center St., Throop. Sunday Mass in English 10 a.m.

Very Rev. William Chromey is pastor. 570-489-0172.

Jermyn Primitive Methodist, 763 Jefferson Ave., Jermyn. Sunday worship 10 a.m.; Sunday school 11:15 a.m. Call for mid-week prayer and Bible study time. Rev. Allan Rupert is pastor. 570-876-4511.

Lenoxville United Methodist, 4842 Route 374 Lenoxville. Sunday service: 10 a.m. Eric Watkins is pastor. 570-222-3331.

The Lighthouse Worship Center, (formerly The Gathering Christian Center), at First United Methodist of Carbondale, 20 N. Main St. in Carbondale. Worship service Sundays at noon. Children Sunday school during service. Bible studies on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Prayer service Fridays at 6 p.m. 570-497-9229.

Montdale United Methodist, 961 Lakeland Drive, Scott Township. Sunday school 10 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. Linda Eckersley is pastor. 570-2546319. Pastor: 570-563-2371, email lkrle@expix.net.

Mount Bethel Baptist, 1341 Layton Road, Justus. Sunday worship service at 9:30 a.m. followed

by Sunday school. Rev. Donald Hasselman is pastor.

570-587-5841.

North Valley Baptist, meeting in the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Center, 1300 Old Plank Road, Mayfield. Sunday service 10:30 a.m.; children’s church and nursery provided. Rev. James R. Schmidt is pastor. 570-282-2413.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, (Roman Catholic), 15 Fallbrook St., Carbondale. Masses Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. Confessions Saturday 4 p.m. weekday Mass Tuesday, Thursday at 8 a.m. CCD classes and RCIA meet September to May. Rev.James A. Price, C.P. is pastor. OLMC@echoes.net. OLMC.weconnect. com. 570-282-5172.

Parker Hill Community, 933 Scranton-Carbondale Highway, Dickson City. Saturday worship at 6 p.m. Sunday worship at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m.

Children’s ministries (birth to grade five at all services). Middle school (grades six to eight) and high school (grades nine to twelve) meet Wednesdays at 7 p.m. For more information visit parkerhill.org, e-mail parkerhill@parkerhill.org or call 570-341-8383.

Peckville Assembly of God, 3364 Scranton/Carbondale Highway, Blakely. Sunday worship services at 9 and 11 a.m. Worship and youth services 7 p.m.

Wednesday. Nursery and “Kidz Street” available at all services. Rev. Terry Drost is lead pastor. 570-4894961. peckvilleassembly.com.

Peckville United Methodist, 732 Main St., Peckville. Sunday worship 11 a.m. Rev. David Repenning is pastor. peckvilleumc.org. 570-489-0713 or 570-383-1035.

Presbyterian of Dunmore, 137 Chestnut St., Dunmore. Sunday service 10:30 a.m.; coffee hour and fellowship following service; Sunday school 9:30 a.m.

570-343-6807. dunmorepresby.org.

Queen of Angels Parish, (Roman Catholic) Jessup. Masses Saturday sat 4 p.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at St. Michael, 320 First Ave. Parish office is at 605 Church St., Jessup. Rev. Gerard M. McGlone is pastor. 570-489-2252.

Rescue & Restore Church, 125 Lackawanna Ave., Olyphant. Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Sunday services at 6:30 p.m.; child services/ care is available. On the last Thursday of the month the church will offer a free community meal at 6 p.m.

Rev. Jack Munley is pastor.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, (Roman Catholic) 1101 Willow St., Peckville. Masses weekdays at 6:50 a.m., Saturday Mass at 4 p.m.; Reconcilation 3:15-3:45 p.m. (other times by appointment), Sundays 8 and 10 a.m., Monsignor Peter P. Madus is pastor. 570-3833244.

Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, (Roman Catholic) 624 Madison Ave., Jermyn. Sacrament of Penance Saturdays, 3:15 p.m., weekdays at 8 a.m.

Vigil Saturdays 4 p.m. Liturgy Sundays 8 and 10:30 a.m.; weekdays 8 a.m. CCD Sundays 9:15-10:20 a.m.

570-876-1061.

SS. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic, 135 River St., Olyphant. Liturgy Saturday (English) 4 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. (Slavonic responses sung by church choir) and 11:30 a.m. (English); weekday Liturgy (Monday through Saturday) 8 a.m.; holy days Liturgy 9 a.m.; confessions are heard Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Rev. Nestor Iwasiw is pastor. stcyrils.weconnect.com. 570-489-2271.

SS. James and George Episcopal, 398 Washington Ave., Jermyn. All baptized Christians are welcome to celebrate the Holy Eucharist Sunday at 9 a.m. Bible study is at 9 a.m.; Sunday school is at 10 a.m. Ron Fowler is senior warden. 570-876-4896.

SS. Peter and Paul Greek Catholic, 47 Rittenhouse St., Simpson. Sunday Liturgy 8 a.m. Rev. Paul Wolensky is pastor/administrator. 570-342-7023.

St. Adalbert Polish National Catholic, 515 Mary St., Dickson City. Sunday Masses 9 a.m. Very Rev. William Chromey is pastor. 570-489-0172.

St. Andrew’s Ukrainian Greek Catholic, 300 Main St., Blakely. Sunday Divine Liturgy 10 a.m.

(9:30 a.m. June-Sept.) Very Rev. Benjamin Worlinsky is pastor. 570-383-0530.

St. Basil the Great Orthodox, 9 Lord Ave., Simpson. Saturday: Vespers 6 p.m. Sunday: Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. 570-282-4052.

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Midland St., Simpson. Saturday: Vespers 6 p.m. Sunday: Matins 8 a.m.; Divine Liturgy 10 a.m. Sundays from June through September: Matins 8 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. Very Rev. Mitred Archpriest David J. Hritcko is pastor. 570-282-2314.

St. James Episcopal Church, 2050 Rte. 247 in Dundaff, is open for the summer season. Sunday services at 11 a.m. Pastor is Rev. Peter Pearson.

St. John Russian Orthodox, 700 Hill St., Mayfield. Saturday confessions 3:30 p.m.; Vespers 4 p.m.; Sunday Matins 8 a.m.; Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.; eve of feast days 6:30 p.m.; confessions heard before services. Feast day Liturgies 9:30 a.m.; they can be heard on WTRW-FM (94.3). Very Rev. Mitred Archpriest John D. Sorochka is pastor. 570-876-0730.

St. John the Baptist Orthodox, off Route 247, Dundaff. Divine Liturgy Sunday 9 a.m. Very Rev. Michael Evans. 570-205-0697.

St. John Vianney Parish, (Roman Catholic).

Masses Saturday 5 p.m., Sunday 8 and 11 a.m. at Corpus Christi, 704 Montdale Road, Montdale.

Mass Sunday 9:30 a.m. at St. Pius, Route 106, Royal.

Confession Saturday, 4:15 at Corpus Christi; Sunday, 9:10 a.m. at St. Pius. Rev. Michael J. Kirwin is pastor.

570-254-9502.

St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran, Main and Bank Streets, Archbald. Sunday service 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school 10:30 a.m. 570-876-4612.

St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox, 522 Main St., Dickson City. Sunday 9 a.m., Divine Liturgy. Rev. Alexei Kalyuzhnyi is pastor. 570-903-3612.

St. Michael’s Orthodox, 308 Walnut St., Jermyn. Saturday Great Vespers, 6:30 p.m.; Sunday Matins, 8 a.m.; Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. Very Rev. John Kowalczyk is pastor. stmichaeljermyn.org. 570876-1241.

St. Nicholas Orthodox, 600 E. Lackawanna Ave., Olyphant. Saturday Vespers 4 p.m.; Sunday Divine Liturgy 9 a.m. Holy Days: Vespers 6 p.m.; Divine Liturgy 9 a.m. Very Rev. Vladimir Fetcho is pastor.

570-489-3891.

St. Rose of Lima Parish (Roman Catholic), 6 N. Church St., Carbondale. Masses Saturday 4 p.m. at St. Rose; Sunday 7:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. at St. Rose; Sunday 9 a.m. at St. Michael, 46 Midland St., Simpson; Confessions Saturday 3:15 p.m. at St. Rose.

Weekday Masses Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8 a.m. at St. Rose; 12:10 p.m. Wednesday at St. Michael.

CCD classes and RCIA meet September to May. Rev. James A. Price, C.P. is pastor. strose@echoes.net. strosecarbondale.weconnect.com. 570-282-2991.

St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran, 25 Hillcrest Dr., Dickson City. Saturday service at 6 p.m. Sunday service at 9:30 a.m. Glen Triplett is pastor. 570-4892462.

Throop United Methodist, 136 Charles St., Throop. Sunday service 9:30 a.m. Rev. David Hinkley is pastor. 570-383-0505.

Tompkinsville United Methodist, 1448 Heart Lake Road, Scott Township. Sunday worship 9 a.m.

Sunday school for adults and children 10:30 a.m.

Beth Taylor is pastor. 570-760-8234.

Trinity Episcopal, 58 River St., Carbondale.

Holy Eucharist celebrated Sundays 11 a.m.; Sunday school 11 a.m. Sunday school for children 5-12 11 a.m. All baptized Christians are welcome to share in the Eucharist Sundays at 11 a.m. 570-282-3620.

Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, (Roman Catholic), 619 Dundaff St., Dickson City. Weekday Mass 7:30; Saturday Mass 8 a.m. Saturday vigil 4 p.m.; Sunday Mass 8 and 10:30 a.m. Monsignor Patrick J. Pratico is pastor. 570-489-2091.

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Community Business Corner A closer look At the businesses in our bAckyArd

va pe dr agon s What is the best part of owning your own business?

The ability to express our creative side and make money with it.

business name: Vape Dragons street address: (three locations) • 235 E. Eighth St., Wyoming; • 100 Wilkes-Barre Twp. Blvd., Wilkes-Barre; and • 739 Scranton-Carbondale Hwy, Dickson City.

Main telephone number: 570-871-4940.

Website: VapeDragons.com email address: Info@vapedragons.com

What are some ways your business serves the community?

We donate to numerous non profit and local events. We just contributed to the giants despair hill climb.

What is the number one thing you want your customers to know about your business?

We strive to make the shopping experience amazing and fun.

What are some of the specialized services you offer to customers?

Shop technicians for device repair, custom E-juice bar, social club events, biggest selection in the area and the east coast’s largest competition wall.

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Jessup Schoonover Eye Care captured the Valley Junior Petunia 10U softball league championship.

From left, front row: Madi Buettner, Avianna Santarelli, Vicky Richardson, bat girl Riley Karwowski and Sarah Sweeney. Second row: Alicia Berardi, Ella Merring, Eva Canevari, Mary Zabielski, Kalli Karwowski, Megan Hassaj, Ciara Shedd and Nevaeh Evans.

Bowling Scores Idle Hour Lanes July 9 Have It All Youth/Adult League, Bumpers: Aiden Kreidler 160 and Craig Kreidler 371. Bluey’s Best won 3 points.

Have It All Youth/Adult League, Regular: Mike Bidwell 307, Thomas Paulic 204, Katelyn Bosket 194, Damian Jenkins 192, Grant Lewis 192, Bailey Sudnick 171, Wyatt Lewis 143, Don Bidwell 243 455, Jim Bosket 207-390, Shelly Ayre 205366, Mark Lewis 362, Chris Lutz 233-358, Valarie Lewis 194 and David Parry 180.

Pin Crushers and Comets won three points.

NASCAR No-Tap League: Chris Kovalchik 300-818, Brian Werts 278-778, Betty Sherman 224-615, Christopher Ogden 235-592, Mary CFolleen Wallo 220-523, Joe Komdrat 210-520, Pete Czulada 507 and Brandon Rosengrant 503.

Team 6 and Skidmarkz won 4 points.

July 11 Lane Sharks: David Kosch 219-546, Cameron Vishnesky 512, Ray bulls 454, Michael Bidwell 380, Emily Michaels 341, Anna Mae Michaels 339, Kristopher Suggs 242 and Mary Melnikoff 190.

Alley Gators: Noah Karzenoski 372, Ryan Conway 362, Benjamin Cockerill 332, Joseph Krott 323, Savanna Sherman 278, Ayden Tempesta 268, Madison Otto 184, Tommy Doran 179 and Kipany Otto 41.

Bumper Buddies: Ryan McMynne 154, Michael Deitzer 150, Liam Shuey 128, Ethan Hayes 128, Anna Leigh Otto 117, Phoenix Neiman 117 and Rae Otto 97.

Dragon Rollers: Alex Hapstak 87, Wyatt Hayes 68, Sabrina Thomas 65 and Brody McCarthy 52.

Funrollers: Eagle Cleaners & Bi-Polar Bowlers won 5 points. Mike Kulp 216-599, Don Bidwell 266-586, Ron Mascaritola 210-563, Denny Corby 202-538, Dalia Costa 472, Brandi Mascaritola 471, Carol Rewick 463 and Wesley Scheirer 407.

ARC Fun & Friendship: Louis Passeri 265, Michael Christ 244, Jason Frazier 233, Michael Corwin 229, Mike Hinkley 228, Andrew Smith 219, Ryan McConlogue 218, Zak Kongvold 206, Paul Triolo 205 and Walter Bryan 203.

July 12.

Deutsch Institute Bowling League: Michelle Hannon 300, Giovan Lisi 300, Billy Wassel 296, Sean Dixon 267, Chris Moroski 258, Eric O’Hora 266, Tom Woody 238, David Foster 235, Erin Pfister 232, Brittany Durkin 212, Tommy Hennigan 212, Kyle Getz 208, Steven Franchetti 207, Michael Corwin 202, Joseph Boylan 201, Jason Otto 213 and Lynn KImmel 226.

Women Bowling with Wine: Amber Syryla 327, Linda Vosefski 311, Chris Matsell 306, Arlene Fritsch 305, Val Gregory 290, Jen Schuback 283, Rachael Buchenroth 279, Cara Sherman 279, Kendra Hooper 277, Jamie Zellers 262, Tina Brier 262, Jen Bianchi 257, Kerrie Serge 254, Beth Hastie 253, Megan Giannetto 252, Cecilia Baress 249, Jenna DeMarco 247, JoAnn Grunza 245, Cindy Dolechek 239, Rachael Mancuso 231, Jen Ricci 230, Dana Siebecker 228, Steff Frey 223, Kay Lacoe 222, Jennifer Puckett 221, Lauren Rogan

213, Jen Vaughn 213, Christine Bergeski 212, Jessica Rozina 210, Jessica Ferretti 208, Jenn Compher 208, Wendy Schuback 207, Jackie Fritz 205, Shannon Calafut 205, Amanda Vinciguerra 204, Karen Breslin 202, Nancy Perri 200 and Charda Teaman 200.

July 13 Easy Strikes No-Tap: Jack Leese 265-735, Fred Parry 243-713, Russ Collura 274-624, Carol Sheare 276-613, Al Wardlow 241-580 and Brenden Leese 203-547.

The Ghosts won four points.

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