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A local youngster is a finalist in a state pageant |PAGe 4

Local students will take part in a baton twirling performance |PAGe 5

Scenes from the recent Old Forge-Riverside baseball game |PAGe 14

And the winners Are...

Your votes have determined the Readers’ Choice winners The votes are in and here are the winner’s of this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards.

BEST TRAVEL AGENT Rose Belotti, AAA Travel BEST SEAFOOD Cooper’s BEST TEACHER, ELEMENTARY Amber Rugletic, Riverside Elementary BEST TEACHER, HIGH SCHOOL Susie Taylor, Riverside High School BEST HAIR SALON Amarah Salon BEST HAIR STYLIST Chris Rose, Amarah Salon BEST PROFESSIONAL PARTY DJ DJ Honey Doo BEST NAIL SALON Exquisite BEST INSURANCE AGENCY Joyce Insurance Group BEST GROCERY STORE Maines Food & Party Warehouse BEST CAKES Minooka Pastry Shop BEST STAFFING AGENCY Kelly Staffing BEST PLUMBER Meredick’s Plumbing BEST NEW RESTAURANT Matarazzo’s Pizza & Subs BEST PLACE TO TAKE OUT OF TOWN GUESTS Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

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BEST PIEROGIES Mom & Pops Pierogies BEST CHIROPRACTOR Tony Zambetti, Old Forge Chiropractic BEST HIGH SCHOOL COACH Mike Shubeck, Old Forge High School BEST CHEF Brendan at Panera Bread BEST HOAGIE/SUB Patty’s Subdivision Hoagies BEST BARTENDER Stan Mazaleski, Salerno’s BEST PICNIC/BAZAAR St. Joseph’s Divine Mercy BEST BAR FOOD Penalty Box FRIENDLIEST BAR Penalty Box BEST AUTO PARTS STORE A&A Auto, Moosic BEST BRUNCH Amadeos BEST PASTA Amadeos BEST PLACE TO WORK OUT Anytime Fitness BEST CATERER Arcaro & Gennell’s BEST PIZZA, WHITE Arcaro & Gennell’s BEST BEER MENU AuRants BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER: Bernie Andreoli Photography BEST FLOWER SHOP Bloomin’ Idiots BEST RESTAURANT Cafe Rinaldi BEST RISOTTO Cafe Rinaldi

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2017 BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT China Star BEST ITALIAN FOOD Cusamanos BEST ROMANTIC RESTAURANT Cusamanos BEST DANCE STUDIO Dianne Haduck Studio of Dance BEST VETERINARIAN Dr. Gary Horsfield BEST FAMILY DOCTOR Dr. Kenneth Sebastianelli BEST CUP OF COFFEE Dunkin’ Donuts, Moosic BEST ELECTRICIAN Fran Delesky BEST USED (PRE-OWNED) CAR DEALER Gaughan Auto BEST LAWYER George Sieg

BEST DELI Gerrity’s BEST WINGS Gourmet Slice BEST CHEESESTEAK Grande Pizza BEST PIZZA-ROUND Grande Pizza BEST POLITICIAN James Segilia BEST ICE CREAM Jitty Joes BEST BAR Julia’s BEST FUNERAL HOME Kearney Funeral Home BEST PLACE TO TAKE A FIRST DATE Lucca Restaurant & Catering BEST BREAKFAST Lucca Restaurant & Catering Please see READERS' CHOICE, Page 4

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The Lackawanna County Commissioners will host the fifth annual bike safety fair and helmet giveaway on Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m. to noon at McDade Park in Scranton. A total of 300 bike helmets will be given away to the youngsters who attend. Bike safety talks will be presented by local police officials. A bike rodeo is also planned to help the youngsters learn how to navigate in all kinds of weather and terrain. For further information, call 570-963-6750 or email pantusof@ lackawannacounty.org.

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Taylor Community Library, 710 S. Main St. will hold a viewing party to

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baskets and numerous homemade lunch items and snacks. Door prizes will also be featured. Call 570-457-3986 to get tickets.

Karate Classes

Free summer karate classes for beginners will begin Monday, June 5, (students must begin classes before June 28). Classes will be Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. outside the Taylor Community Center, 700 S. Main St. Children 6 years and older and adults are welcome. Sneakers and socks are required. Call 570-562-1891 or 570-562-1917 with any questions.

The Old Forge High School cheerleaders and spirit squad are having a designer purse bingo on Sunday, May 21, at the Eagle McClure Hose Co. on Keyser Avenue in Old Forge. Doors will open at 11:30 Mikaela Buntz of Moosic has been a.m.; bingo will begin at 1 p.m. Tickets named to the Elmira College dean’s list are $25. There will also be themed raffle for the winter term.

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watch the first episode of the revived TV series “Twin Peaks.” on Sunday, May 21.

The party will begin at 7 p.m. Dress as your favorite character from the show.

There will be “Twin Peaks”-themed refreshments, games and prizes. The episode begins at 9 p.m.

Tickets are $5 and are available in advance or at the door. Call 570-562-1234 for information and reservations.

The following candidate statements should have been included in last week’s Voters’ Guide.

to all submitters across the country.

I am the former president of the Pennsylvania Recorder of Deeds Association. I currently serve on LaCkawaNNa COuNTy the following boards: PA Electronic RECORdER OF dEEdS Recording Commission, Pennsylvania Evie Rafalko McNulty Historical and Museum Commission’s As Recorder of Deeds, I have conLocal Government Records Committinually done more with less taxpayer tee, Pennsylvania Commission for dollars. I’ve reduced the staff by attri- Women, Voluntary Action Center, tion by 33 percent from 13 to 8, while NE Regional Cancer Institute Board improving the service, access and of Ambassadors, Property Records availability of county records online Industry Association, Friendship and in our offices.

House Board of Directors, Society of I have impleIrish Women, member of the Friends mented the Uniform of Poland of Lackawanna County and Parcel Identification Member of the Democratic National Law, which generates Committee, former member of the $300,000 annually following: Metro Action (Chamber of for the general fund. Commerce), Board of Directors of the Upon its inception Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. over 100 properties McNuLTy were discovered that TRIbORO aREa were not listed on the MagISTERIaL dISTRICT JudgE county tax rolls.

John Novak We have digitized more than My campaign has been run in a 3,120,915 pages (4,775 books) and vastly different manner than those are now digitally scanning maps incampaigns of the other three candihouse to save money. dates because I am, personally, vastly I’ve implemented procedures help- different from them. How are we all ing to eliminate land fraud, redact So- alike? (1) We are all experienced and cial Security, driver’s license numbers established attorneys. (2) We are all and date of birth information from lifelong residents of the TriBoro. (3) documents presented for recording.

Our family roots all run deep throughElectronic recording is now available out the community. (4) We all have the

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legal knowledge necessary to fulfill the position and (5) We are all qualified to become the next Magistrate of Taylor, Moosic and Old Forge.

How am I different? (1) I care more about the TriBoro and the families that live here — this truth NOvak is evidenced by the fact that I am the only candidate to pledge to donate his first year judge’s salary ($89,000+) to TriBoro groups and charities. This pledge will directly benefit you, your children, your neighbors and their children. (2) You don’t recognize my last name. I don’t need to tell you how local politics works, and why it is not only beneficial but downright necessary to elect a political outsider, one who holds no allegiances or biases and is 100 percent self-funded, to the position of judge. If you are reading this article, I gather that you have enough of an interest in this political race to recognize what is at stake in our community, and I trust your willingness to elect a candidate that based his entire campaign on enacting positive change throughout our community. Vote on May 16.

ON MAY 16 VOTE

RINALDI MAGISTRATE Fred Rinaldi, a proven community leader and accomplished Attorney for Magistrate:

“While knocking on doors in the Triboro over the past five months, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting many wonderful people. I’m deeply grateful for the warm reception that I’ve received from Democrats, Republicans and Independents alike. It’s not about the labels that divide us; it’s about the good things we all want that unite us. It’s why I want to be your Magistrate. I would be humbled by your vote on May 16th.”

Fred Rinaldi

" Working and Managing Private Law Practice for the past 17 years " President of Old Forge Little League " Past President and Current Director of Ronald McDonald House " Director of Ronald McDonald House Children’s Charities " Director of the Greater Northeast Chamber of Commerce " Director - Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Appointed by Governor Ed Rendell

" Judge of Nominations for U.S. Small Business Administration Awards

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Scotti’s interests include Girl Scouts, basketball, baton twirling, softball, cheerleading and acting.

“I also enjoy playing the piano, singing, quality time with my family and friends, volunteering at the Griffin Pond Pet Food Drive and the Children’s Advocacy Walk/Run,” she said.

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twiRling Recital The Double “R” Twirlettes will present “Music Legends” on Friday, May 12, at 7 p.m. at Mid Valley Secondary Center, 52 Underwood Road in Throop.

To purchase tickets, call 570-489-1935 or visit doublertwirl.com.

Tickets will also be available at the door.

The recital will benefit the Boys and Girls Club. The Twirlettes are under the direction of Kathleen Y. Mercatili.

From left: Madison Chickey of Old Forge, Adele Maynor of Duryea and Natalie Nareski of Old Forge.

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Kathy Reap, owner of Rock Steady Boxing Northeast PA, never really considered owning her own business — until her husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2015. This life-changing event drove Kathy to be proactive in helping with the treatment of the disease and subsequently, she became an entrepreneur.

Reap attended the University of Scranton and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy. Originally from New York, she met her husband at the University and decided to pursue her career in physical therapy here in the Scranton area.

She was a physical therapist for almost 30 years, until she decided to begin exploring other interests. About one year prior to her husband’s diagnosis Reap was between jobs and was still trying to figure out what she wanted to do. Her four children were grown so, taking the time to decipher what she was really interested in was something she could afford to do.

Reap did research on treatment for Parkinson’s and came across something quite unique: Rock Steady Boxing, a non-contact boxing-inspired fitness program designed specifically for people with Parkinson’s disease. A national organization, Rock Steady Boxing started in 2006, and there are now affiliates all across the country, including at Reap’s gym in Old Forge.

There are a few things needed in order to open an affiliate gym. Becoming a certified Rock Steady Boxing instructor comes in at the top of the list. To become a certified instructor, Reap visited headquarters in Indianapolis to be trained. She received her certification in June of 2016. She paid an affiliate fee, which gives her the right to use the name, collect information, connect with other affiliate gyms, and get ideas for different exercises. The toughest part for Reap was finding gym space that was large enough, easily accessible and affordable. The gym in Old Forge was a perfect find, Reap said, noting she really lucked out.

Along with finding the gym, learning the ins and outs of running it was equally as important too. In order to educate

herself, Kathy attended the University of Scranton Women’s Entrepreneurship Centers’ Start-Up program. Here she learned about financing, marketing, legal information and managing a small business. Something that she took from the Start-Up program was marketing her business. She visited local neurologists, Parkinson’s support groups, Facebook, and was on WNEP twice to help promote her business. She has been in business eight months now.

Just like other entrepreneurs, Reap faced struggles. She worried about no one coming to her gym and that she would not be able run the business successfully.

In spite of the challenges Reap tells aspiring entrepreneurs “once you find something you’re passionate about, pursue it with everything that you have and it will work out.”

Reap was able to combine her knowledge of the body from physical therapy with her love of helping people and came up with something pretty great.

She offers four levels of classes to people of all ages with all stages of Parkinson’s disease. She makes the plans and teaches all classes. Rock Steady Boxing Northeast PA can be found on Maxson Drive in Old Forge.

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Bob Davis has been a part of the But we have good chemistry; our Riverside baseball program for most of seniors and freshmen get along with the last 15 years. each other, which is rare in some cases.

A 2005 graduate of the school and In terms of discipline, we don’t have a starter for a Vikings championship issues, but maybe we can be stricter in team, the only time he was away from practice.”

Riverside was to attend the University “We may have a better chance of doof Scranton to get his degree in educaing that next year; they can understand tion. Davis bounced back to Riverside better what we expect now.” for stints with the junior high and The program already was strong junior varsity teams until he succeeded enough to shake off a 1-4 start to the Mike Hallinan as the Vikings’ head season with four straight wins to jump coach this year. back into the playoff picture.

“The future is bright for Riverside “We’ve had some success; we’re 5-5, baseball. The next couple of years, not where we should be because we we have good kids coming up in the let a couple get away from us,” Davis eighth-grade class, and I’m excited to see what the future brings,” Davis said. said. “But for as young as we are, I He could be on tap for a long run at think we’re extremely successful. By no his alma mater, where his youth should means are we going to be an easy out in fit nicely with a program itching to get the playoffs.”

There is still time for the Vikings the school back to its winning ways. this season.

“Relating to the kids is my biggest “The story isn’t finished yet,” Davis thing,” Davis said. “Obviously, coming said “We’re playing good, solid baseball from Riverside and going through the right now, and I’m interested to see program, winning championships as what happens when the playoffs come we did in the early 2000s, the kids are interested to know how we did things, around, and see where we fall in the seeding, see who we get in the first and how things operated back then round. when we were a very successful program.”

“By all means, I think we’re playing a His team will be eager to pick up any lot better now than we did at the start pointers that Davis could pass down to of the season, and that’s the sign of a good coach, a good coaching staff and his players. the kids buying into it.”

“We have a really young team, we The years beyond next season also start only two seniors, and I think they seem to be in good hands as well. have really bought into what my staff and I have preached about how hard “We have a young pitching staff; we work in the off-season pays off, that don’t really start any senior pitchers, the season doesn’t start in January or and that’s tough on a young staff,” DaFebruary, but it starts in September. vis said. “But we’ve settled in and are “That’s what we did when we were in playing well right now, and I’m actually optimistic to see what happens next high school, we grew up that way, and week going into the playoffs, what kind that’s how we carried on this year.”

It hasn’t been all smooth, but Davis of run we can make.”

“We made the final four in (Class) figures that one of the bumpier roads AA last year and a couple of kids got a he’s been on for his rookie season will taste of that.” become less troublesome as he gets more experience running the team.

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Winning third place in the computer fair logo category were, from left: Gavin Hartman, Gary Mrozinski and Michael Rhodes.

Winning second place in programming category were, from left: Amir Akach, Nick Sochovka and Lian Jasuta.

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Holy Communion served the first Sunday of the month.

Pastor is Rev. Ginger L. Daubenhauser. 570-9095434.

First United Methodist oF taylor, 402 S. Main St. in Taylor. Sunday service: 9:30 a.m. Christian education adult Bible study: 10:45 a.m. Sundays. Pastor is Rev. Donald A. Roberts Sr. 570-5623335.

First United Methodist oF old Forge, 143 Harrison St. in Old Forge. Sunday service: 11:15 a.m. Pastor is Rev. Susan Hardman-Zimmerman.

MoosiC allianCe CoMMunity,

608 Rocky Glen Road in Moosic. Sunday school: 9:30 a.m. (nursery available upon request). Sunday service, children’s church and nursery: 10:45 a.m. 570-457-6020. Email: moosicalliance1@ verizon.net. Pastor is Dan Cotton.

MoosiC asseMbly of God, 477 Third St. in Moosic. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening service at 6 p.m.

Wednesday evening service at 6:30 p.m. Pastor is David O’Brien.

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st. GeorGe’s orthodox, 745 S. Keyser Ave.,

Taylor. Weekday Divine Liturgy at 7:30 a.m. Moleben to the Mother of God Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Sunday Divine Liturgy at 9 a.m. with Sunday school following liturgy. 570-562-2090 (church); 570-563-1170 (rectory).

Fr.mal@comcast.net. StGeorgesTaylor.com. Very Rev. Protopresbyter Mark Leasure.

st. Mary’s byzantine CatholiC,

st. Mary’s Polish national CatholiC,

200 Stephenson St. in Duryea. Holy Mass Sunday 9:30 a.m.; daily Mass 8 a.m. Holy days 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Rev. Fr. Carmen G. Bolock is pastor. padre@ saintmaryspncc.org; saintmaryspncc.org.

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st. MiChael’s orthodox,

Church and Winter streets in Old Forge. Saturday Vespers 5 p.m. Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. (The Hours 9:10 a.m.) Matins service Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7 a.m. 570457-3703. peterehenry@yahoo.com; stmichaelof.org.

Rev. Peter Henry is rector.

st. niCholas of Myra byzantine CatholiC,

140 Church St. in Old Forge. Services: Saturday at 5 p.m.; Sunday at 8:30 a.m. (feast days at 9 a.m.). Rev. Eduard Shestak is pastor. 570-457-3042.

st. Paul’s indePendent bible,

401 W. Grove St. in Taylor. Sunday service at 11 a.m.. Children’s Sunday school during the service. Pastor is Norm Demming.

570-562-2200.

st. stePhen’s russian orthodox,

MoosiC Presbyterian,

MoosiC united Methodist ChurCh,

174 N. Main St. in Old Forge. Sunday Service at 10:15 a.m. Sunday school at 11:15 a.m. Pastor is Rev. Michael Shambora.

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609 Main St. in Moosic. Sunday worship is at 9 a.m. followed by fellowship time. D’s Pantry, serving the four borough area, is open Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon. Pastor is Rev. Michael Shambora. 570 457 2499

nativity of our lord Parish, 127 Stephenson St. in Duryea: Services Saturday 4 and 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11:15 a.m.

PrinCe of PeaCe Parish,

Saturday vigil is celebrated at 4 p.m. at St. Mary’s, 123 W. Grace St. in Old Forge, and at 5:30 p.m. at St. Lawrence, 620 Main St. in Old Forge. Sunday Mass is celebrated at 8 and 10 a.m. at St. Mary and 11:15 a.m. at St. Lawrence. 570-4575900.

Queen of the aPostles Parish,

715 Hawthorne St., Avoca. Saturday Vigil: 4 p.m. Sunday Masses: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Daily Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8 a.m, Wednesday at 7 p.m. Confession: Saturday 3:15-3:45 p.m.; anytime upon request. Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. miraculous medal novena: Wednesday following the 7 p.m. Mass.

First Friday healing Mass: First Friday of the month at 7 p.m. 570-457-3412. staff@queenoftheapostles.com.

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700 Oak St. in Taylor. Services: Sunday 11 a.m. Feast days 6:30 p.m. on the evening before the feast day. Rev. Eduard Shestak is pastor. 570-457-3042.

St. Stephen’s Lane and Hickory Street in Old Forge. Divine Liturgy Sundays and Feast Days: 9:30 a.m. Vigil service: 5:30 p.m. on the night before Liturgies. 570-457-3384.

Email: StStephensROChurch@gmail.com. Pastor is Rev. German Ciuba.

625 Main St. in Moosic.

Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. The Rev. Roger E. Griffith is pastor. 570-457-7750. moosicpresby@verizon. net.

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stewart MeMorial united Methodist,

taylor PriMitive Methodist,

153 S. Keyser Ave. in Taylor. Sunday service: 11 a.m. Pastor is James P. Whitman.

Romar Dance Studio, under the direction of Rosemarie Graham and Mary Lou Moretti-Lloyd, will present its 41st ballet performances at the Old Forge High School auditorium. The “Petite Dancers” will perform “The Little Red Hen” and “My Favorite Things” on Friday, May 19, at 7 p.m. The intermediate and advanced students will perform in “Aladdin” and “What’s the Buzz” on Saturday, May 20, at 7:30 p.m.

From left: Ali Brogna, Julia Insalaco and Stella Mariotti.

united baPtist of taylor,

125 Church St. in Taylor. Sunday worship service: 10 a.m. Sunday school: 11:15 a.m. Bible study: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. 570-562-1331. Rev. Dr. David Barrett is pastor.

unity in Christ Parish,

at Moosic United Methodist Church, 609 Main St. in Moosic. Sunday worship is at 9 a.m., followed by a fellowship time. D’s Food Pantry, serving the four–borough area, is open from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. Pastor is Rev. Michael Shambora. 570-457-2499.

unity in Christ Parish,

at Stewart Memorial United Methodist Church, 174 N. Main St. in Old Forge. Sunday worship begins at 10:15 a.m. Sunday School follows the service. Pastor is Don Perry. 570-4571109.

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FourYear member of the Old Forge School Board serving as Vice President and Secretary Dedicated to working for the students and advocating for Taxpayers Old Forge School District Representative to the Northeast Intermediate Unit serving as an officer all four years Avid volunteer for many great causes including Pennies for Playground, Old Forge Life Skills Kitchen Supply Drive, Lady Devils Booster Club, Old Forge Spirit Squad, Justin’s Journey, Hope for Hunter, Going Gray for Gabe, Old Forge Elementary PTA and many others!

My desire to play a more active role in this election by visiting you door to door and discussing the importance of this School Board election was hampered by a horrific car accident on February 21 at the hands of a wrong way drunk driver. I have been hospitalized since then recovering from multiple surgeries. Despite this setback, I have remained dedicated to my elected position by attending School Board meetings via phone during my hospitalization. Thanks to wonderful doctors, nurses, physical therapists and health care personnel I will soon be back in person!

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BY Lori KisheL

HEALTHY WHEAT BREAD 3 to 3-1/2 cups flour, divided 1 (1/4-ounce) package yeast 1-3/4 cups water 1/3 cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons shortening or butter 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup wheat bran 1 cup whole wheat flour Sesame seed Combine 2 cups flour and yeast in large bowl. In a saucepan over mediumlow heat, combine water, brown sugar, shortening and salt. Cook and stir until warm and the shortening is almost melted; add to flour mixture. Stir well with a wooden spoon, scraping down side of bowl. Add wheat bran and whole wheat flour. Mix well. Stir in as much remaining flour as you can. Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead for 8 minutes, adding enough remaining flour to make a stiff dough; Shape into a ball. Spray large bowl with nonstick cooking spray. Place dough in bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in warm place until double, 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Punch down dough and lightly spray kneading surface with nonstick cooking spray. Knead 8 to 10 minutes.

Divide dough in half. Cover and let rest 10 minutes. Shape each half into a loaf; place in greased 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pans. Sprinkle sesame seed to taste over tops of loaves gently pressing into dough.

Cover; let rise 1 hour. Preheat oven 350º.

Lightly spray tops with nonstick cooking spray. Bake about 40 to 45 minutes or until loaves sound hollow when tapped.

Remove from pans immediately. Cool on wire rack. Serve warm drizzled with honey, if you wish. For a crisp crust, brush tops with egg white before baking, omitting nonstick cooking spray which renders a soft crust. Yield: 2 loaves.

BLENDER-CREAMED ZUCCHINI SOUP 1-1/2 pounds zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces 1-1/2 cups water 1/2 small onion, finely chopped 1/2 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Combine oil, lemon juice, oregano or tarragon and garlic powder; brush on chicken. Cover and bake in 350º oven 35 minutes. Remove cover and brush again with oil-lemon mixture. Continue baking uncovered 15 minutes longer or until tender. Sprinkle with parsley and paprika before serving. Yield: 4 servings.

1/2 cup sour cream 2 eggs Preheat oven to 350º. Prepare muffin cups with paper liners. Sift flour, baking soda and salt in bowl; set aside. In large mixing bowl beat apple butter, brown sugar, sugar, melted butter, sour cream and eggs on low speed until well blended and smooth. Add dry ingredients just unAPPLE PIE BREAD til moist. Pour batter into prepared cups 1 stick butter, room temperature 2/3 full and bake 25 minutes, or until done. Transfer to wire rack and cool.

1 cup sugar SAUSAGE AND For caramel frosting: 1/4 cup buttermilk 40 caramel candies VEGETABLES WITH PASTA 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 pound Italian sausage, 2 eggs 6 tablespoons heavy cream cut into 1-inch pieces 1 teaspoon vanilla Heat caramels and heavy cream in 1 large stalk celery, diced 2 cups all-purpose flour heavy saucepan over low heat until 1/2 teaspoon salt melted, stir frequently. Cool just a little, 2 medium carrots, sliced 3 green onions with tops, cut up 2 cups shredded, peeled apple (4 medium) but still warm and sticky, spread over top 3 medium zucchini, diced of cupcake. If frosting hardens, reheat .

1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts 3 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped Yield: 24 cupcakes.

1/2 cup raisins Streusel-nut topping (recipe below) 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled FAST AND EASY PUDDING PIE Preheat oven to 350º. Lightly grease 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper bottom and ½ inch up sides of 9-by-5-by-3(Perfect to prepare when pressed for time.)

Parmesan cheese inch loaf pan; set aside. In a large bowl beat Single unbaked pie shell, homemade or store-bought 1 (8-ounce) package small macaroni shells butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed half a minute. Add sugar; blend 1 large (2-ounce) package sugar-free Cook macaroni in 5-quart pot accordwell. Add buttermilk and baking powder; ing to package directions. Drain and vanilla, chocolate, butterscotch or set aside. Fry sausage in same pot over pistachio pudding (cook and serve beat until combined. Add eggs and vanilla; medium-high heat for 20 minutes, until or instant) blend well. Add flour and salt; blend well. cooked through. Remove with slotted 1/4 cup chopped walnuts Stir in apples, nuts and raisins. Gently pour spoon; set aside. In same pot, add celery, batter into prepared pan; spread evenly.

Preheat oven to 350º. Prick some holes Sprinkle the streusel-nut topping over bat- with fork tines in bottom and sides of pie carrots, green onions and stir-fry 7 minshell. Bake shell until crispy and golden. ter. Bake 60 to 65 minutes or until a pick utes until carrots are crisp-tender. Add Remove from oven and cool. Follow ininserted near the center comes out clean. zucchini; stir 4 minutes. Add chopped structions to prepare sugar-free pudding Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes. tomatoes. Sprinkle basil, salt and pepRemove from pan and cool completely. per over vegetables; stir gently just until of your choice. If you are using pudding Wrap and store overnight before slicing. tomatoes are heated through. Return that must be cooked, add walnuts toward sausage and cooked macaroni to pot and Yield: 1 loaf; 14 servings. the end of the cooking time and let the gently stir with large wooden spoon until Streusel-nut topping: In a small pudding cool. Spoon pudding into cooled thoroughly heated. Serve on heated plates bowl, combine 1/4 cup packed brown pie shell and cover tightly so that a skin and pass grated cheese separately. Yield: 6 sugar and 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour. does not form on pudding. Refrigerate Using a pastry blender, cut in 2 tableand chill 3 hours or overnight. If you to 8 servings. spoons butter until mixture resembles prefer, you can prepare whipped cream (without sugar) or use sugar-free whipped LEMON-FLAVORED CHICKEN coarse crumbs. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped topping. Yield: 8 servings.

1 (2-1/2-pound) frying chicken, walnuts or pecans. cut in pieces, skinned 1/4 cup oil CARAMEL APPLE CUPCAKES Any comments, questions or favorite recipes?

1/4 cup lemon juice 3 cups all-purpose flour Feel free to send your thoughts to 2 teaspoons oregano or 2 teaspoons baking soda helenskitchen@msn.com, and please write, tarragon (optional) 1 teaspoon salt “Helen’s Kitchen Request, ATTN: Lori” in the subject 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1-1/2 cups apple butter line to make sure I receive it. Thank you!

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Sc hool new S bEnEf it Math-a-thon

and hospital. This was the largest donation the school has been able to make in eight years.

Local students sharpened their math skills to raise $4022 for sick children.

The kindergarten through sixth-grade students at Old Forge Elementary school took part in the annual St. Jude’s Matha-thon. For this fundraiser, students complete math problems while collecting donations to support St. Jude’s research

Participants included Austin Teeter, Victoria Gilette, Sola Talarico, Ian Bialkowski, Ida Cooper, Joey Dominick, Gwyn O’Hearn, Carson Honick, Ronnie Kucharski, Kamryn

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The winners of the University of Scranton’s Earth Day essay contest were announced at the recent Evening of Environmental Science event. Nearly 70 students competed in the contest that addressed this year’s theme of “Pennsylvania Energy and Our Environment.”

Three students from Holy Rosary School in Duryea won awards in the seventh to eighth-grade category. Olivia Sen-

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nett came in first place, Hunter Acernese came in second place and Cole Ferranti came in third place.

From left: essay contest winners in the high school category Claudio Sobejano, Hannah Carr and Declan Tokash; Sennett, Ferranti, University of Scranton students Meg Barr, Leandra Hylton, Joseph Delmar, Gabrielle Hammel, Lauran Kwock and faculty member Mark Murphy.

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The children of Itsy Bitsy Bookworms Child Development Center in Moosic recently learned about eye safety with Ann Lawler of the Lackawanna Blind Association.

From left, front row: Rose Tabatabaie, Cole Whetstone, Christian Englehardt, Aaron Traeger, Nina Ferri, Nathaniel Wilmot, Rylie Secor, Lucas Flowers, Maxon Best and Grace Rigelwood. Second row: Logan Meranti, Addison Ferri, Samuel Dudzik, Jayden Dudzik, Zaniyah Galarza, Robert Klemish, John Klemish, Ava Aniska and Cayden Graham. Back row: Davin Walsh, Jace Wansacz, Blake Dianese, Joel Telesz, Jacob Fox, Malaina Gaughan, Ann Lawler of the Lackawanna Blind Association, Jacob McGuire, Andrew Gray, Giuliana Talerico, Avery Endres and Hunter Jennings.

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Old Forge School District recently named its April Devil Pride elementary school students. The students were chosen based on their recognition for outstanding demonstrations of Devil “Pride.” Pride stands for Prepared, Respectful, Independent, Dependable and Example to others.

From left: Makenzee Reilly, Cabrina Holzman, Malachi Jordan, Ryan Schlegel, Caden Carey, Sahara Perez, Angelina Mucciolo and superintendent John Rushefski.

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Riverside Elementary West has chosen its April Role Models.

From left, front row: Avery Greaves, Israel Gutierrez and Ryan Donelan. Second row: Nathan Thorp, Lindsey Fuentes, Gracie Henn, Mitchell Muskey and Declan Harrity.

Third row: dean of students Michael Morgan, Jadiel Rivera Lopez, Dylan Barrett, Leland Visotski, Kira Kundla, Isabella Gasper and principal Scott Pentasuglio.

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Library collects food for the area food bank.

Jr. FootBall regiStration: For Riverside Any canned, boxed or jarred food items will Jr. Viking football and cheerleading (footbe accepted. Items may be dropped off at the ball: ages 5-14; cheerleading: kindergarten library during regular business hours. through grade eight) registration will be held Seeking volunteerS: The American CanSunday, May 21, noon to 2 p.m. at the Jr. Vikings Field House on Schlager St. in Taylor. cer Society has a specific need for Road To ReRegistration fee is $40 per player and $20 for covery volunteer coordinators. The volunteers each additional sibling (5-year-olds for cheer- would assist in scheduling rides for patients in leading or football are admitted for free). Call upper Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre and surrounding cities. The volunteers don’t need to 570-878-1466 for more information. live in Luzerne County, but it is helpful. This is clothing DroPBox: Moosic Alliance a good volunteer opportunity for a retiree, an Church, 608 Rocky Glen Road, in cooperation administrative professional or someone who with St. Paul Textile, is sponsoring a clothing works part time and has good computer skills. drop-off shed as a fundraiser to send youth to Volunteer coordinators are essential to camp. The youth at Moosic Alliance Church organize and schedule volunteer drivers, who will receive $40 for every 1,000 pounds of will provide transportation assistance to canclothing donated. cer patients to and from appointments. The requirements are: good communication and Fly FiShing/conServation listening skills, strong organizational and time Summer camP: The registration deadline management, working knowledge of Microsoft for Trout Unlimited’s fly fishing/conservation and computer skills (the organization uses a summer camp has been extended to Wednes- web-based database to coordinate rides). day, May 31. Teens 14 to 18 can learn about The coordinator must have internet access, the environment and at the same time learn fly fishing, June 18-25 at Keystone College.

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will continue to be included in a separate “one- be able to suggest other forms of assistance email and a phone. A short orientation and bin” format for containers. These items should and benefits that may be available. For morebe free of any food waste and debris. information call 570-963-6778. training session will be provided. Volunteers need to fill out some paperwork and have a senior passes: The Old Forge School assistiVe tecHnology aVailaBle: Pennclear background check. The hours are flexBoard golden age policy passes, allowing sylvania’s Telecommunication Device Distriible and a volunteer coordinator may spend borough residents 65 and older free admisbution Program (TDDP) provides specialized about five hours per week calling drivers and sion to district-sponsored athletic events, are land-line telephone equipment, free to eligible responding to ride requests. available in the high school office, 300 Marion Pennsylvanians with disabilities that prevent If you are interested in this volunteer them from having independent access to St., Old Forge. opportunity or being a volunteer road to the telephone. This includes people who are recovery driver, call 570-562-9749 or email to Help For seniors: Older residents with deaf, hard of hearing, speech impaired, blind Jennifer.washney@cancer.org. questions about Medicare or health insurance or have visual problems, or have physical or may visit state Rep. Marty Flynn’s intellectual disabilities.

Flag Disposal: American Legion Post No. coverage office, 409 N. Main Ave. in Scranton, the Applicants must: 306 reminds residents that a dropoff box for second Monday of each month for assistance.

• be a Pennsylvania resident; unserviceable, worn, torn, discolored or faded Appointments are suggested by calling 570• have a disability that prevents indepenflags is on the front porch of the post home at 342-4348. dence on a standard phone; 208 S. Main St. in Taylor. A ceremony is held • have an individual gross income of less annually at the Taylor Memorial Cemetery aiD For Veterans: Temporary emergency than 200 percent of the federal poverty to properly dispose of the collected flags. For funding to support either Pennsylvania veter- guidelines; more information, call 570-562-9920. ans, or nonprofit groups that serve veterans, • have current telephone service (i.e. a is available through the Lackawanna County landline or digital home service); and grieF support: VNA Hospice and Home Veterans Affairs Office.

• have the ability to learn how to use the Health, 301 Delaware Ave. in Olyphant, ofAn application for aid needs to be filled out requested device(s). fers a variety of grief/bereavement support and submitted along with a brief narrative For more information, call 570-347-3357 groups. and support documentation. Office staff are (voice) or email ucptech@yahoo.com. Free • Bereavement support group. This more able to provide assistance in completing the demonstrations and/or short-term equipment traditional group assists participants in learnapplication. They review the paperwork and loans are also available to help determine ing to cope with the new challenges facing generally provide an answer in two or three what equipment works best. them as they grieve. Third Thursday of each business days. The average grants are about TDDP is managed by Pennsylvania’s month, 6-8 p.m.; and second Wednesday of $1,000, depending on need. The staff may also each month, 12:30-2 p.m.

• Knitting and crocheting group. Beginners and experienced join together with instructors on hand, knitting/crocheting items for preemies, which are donated to hospitals in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. Bring your own knitting needles and crochet hooks.

Patterns and instruction provided. Mondays, 1:30-3 p.m.

Reasonable • Fisherman knot rosary and sleeping Rates APACHE STUCCO Free bag project. VNA provides the twine needed Estimates Spe e cializing in Stucco.

Fourth Generation TILE & HARDWOOD to produce these soft rosary that are then Ceramic, Porcelain & Vinyl Tile, Famiily Experience. Stucco, Plaster, Concrete donated to skilled nursing facilities, personal Hardwood & Laminate Flooring, 1315 Crestwood Drive Owned & Operated by John Hatala III Archbald, PA 18403 Regrouting & Custom Showers care homes and VA Hospital in Wilkes-Barre.

HIC# PA037862 Small Plumbing Repairs 570-876-0705 They also make sleeping bags for our homeCell: 570-885-1510 Owner & Installer less community. Tuesdays 1-2:30 p.m.

• Yoga for healing. Helps the whole being ESTATE NOTICE Hauling to relax and heal. There is a $10 fee per class.

RE: ESTATE OF DOMINIC PIZANO, Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yogaDECEASED Yards, Houses, Cellars, Attics, Garages Cleaned mat or blanket. Tuesdays, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Call LATE OF LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Furnaces-Boilers Oil Tanks Removed From Cellars 570-383-5180 with questions.

PENNSYLVANIA Moving One Item or a Truckload (Died June 28, 2016) Call BUTCH Anytime 570-457-0406 one-Bin recycling: Moosic Borough has LETTERS TESTAMENTARY IN THE Cell- 570-881-2504 ESTATE OF DOMINIC PIZANO, HAVING a combined-stream, “one-bin” format for BEEN GRANTED, all persons having claims recyclable paper fiber. The system allows each M oving & Storage or demands against said Estate of the household to combine or commingle newspaThe Original Rabel Bros.

Decedent should make them known and per, office paper, magazines, phone books and Edward W. Rabel present them and all persons indebted to heavy and light cardboard in one recycling bin. “Keeping Scranton On The Move For Over A Century.” said Estate should make payment thereof, MOVING & STORAGE • CAREFUL PACKING & CRATING without delay, to Diane C. Harbert, Executrix, Glass bottles and jars without tops, aluminum LOW INDEPENDENT RATES c/o Jonathan L. Pietrowski, Esquire, 116 N. and steel cans, beverage and food containers, 1332 Main St., Dickson City 800 E. Scott St., Olyphant Washington Avenue, Suite 2J, Scranton, PA plastic bottles, jars, tubs, plastic tops and lids 570-489-5121 • 570-489-5168 18503, (570) 406-0602.

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Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT), a program of the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC).

Bulky Waste: Old Forge Borough Council has enacted an ordinance establishing a bulky waste collection rate of $6 per bulk waste item. The definition of bulky wastes is appliances, furniture, bedding and the like. The use of three $2 stickers is required. If you have any questions, call the administrative office at 570-457-8852. seWer payment notice: Old Forge residents are reminded that the borough sewer bills are to be paid at the Old Forge Branch of Penn Security Bank only. Other branches of Penn Security will not accept these payments. yarD Waste notice: Moosic Borough can no longer accept grass and leaves in any type of plastic bag (biodegradable or not).

This is a requirement by the Department of Environmental Protection. Grass and leaves must be placed in separate open containers, weighing no more than 35 pounds.

Brush and tree limbs cannot be mixed with grass and leaves. They can be bundled together or placed in separate open containers.

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ESTATE OF NORMAN RUPP, deceased, late of Old Forge Borough, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. (died December 18, 2015) Letters of Administration have been issued to Sylvia Rupp, Administratrix. All persons indebted to said Estate are required to make payment and those having claims or demands to present same without delay to the personal representative named, c/o the Attorney for the Estate, Barry J. Chromey, 506 Hideaway Drive, Moscow, PA 18444.

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A message from George, to you Dear Friend, As the son of George M. Seig and Ann M. Techmanski-Seig, I’ve lived my entire life in Moosic Borough. My parents were hard working individuals who dedicated themselves to their family and community. By following their example, I want to continue my dedication to the Triboro area and its families, by becoming your next Magisterial District Judge.

This honor creates the opportunity to continue to serve in a capacity where my extensive courtroom experience and qualifications will assure fair, yet stern, compliance to the rules and the protection of our citizens, and our cherished way of life in our hometowns.

I am the only candidate with 20+ years of consistent courtroom experience, having handled thousands of cases. And I’m the only candidate who serves as a Judicial Hearing Officer (Master) and is trusted by the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas to apply the Law and make tough decisions protecting families regarding custody, truancy, and dependency. As a criminal prosecutor, I protected our communities as both a Deputy District Attorney and PA Deputy Attorney General making decisions, in seeing justice is carried out when fighting for victim’s rights. I also served as Legal Liaison, Lackawanna County District Attorney’s Office for various schools, educating children on the D.A.R.E. program for drugs and violence, alcohol, bullying and other legal issues.

I kindly ask you to consider these facts in making your decision, and I humbly ask for your vote on May 16th.

Thankfully yours,

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