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October 22, 2015

Plenty of options for celebrating Halloween

by Christopher Cornell TRIBORO BANNER EDITOR

If you’re looking for fun, spooky — and safe — ways to celebrate Halloween, you have several options over the next two weekends.

• The Shoppes at Montage will hold its ninth annual Safe Trick-or-Treat Saturday, Oct. 24, noon to 2 p.m. (rain date Sunday, Oct. 25). Participating merchants will pass out candy and novelties to children in costume ages 12 and younger.

• The Duryea Recreation Board will hold a Halloween party Saturday, Oct. 24, at 4 p.m. at Healey Playground on Foote Ave. There will be food, candy and a haunted house. Costumes are encouraged. Meet at the VFW, 492 Stephenson St., at 3:30 p.m. for a hayride to the park.

• The Electric City Trolley Station and Museum will host “The Electric City Trolley Halloween Fest” Sunday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature a trolley ride, Halloween games, art activities, refreshments and a costume contest. Prizes will be awarded for the prettiest, scariest, funniest, most original and best superhero costume. Contest winners will be announced at 1 p.m. The all-inclusive admission for children 10 years-old and younger is $10, which includes a trolley ride. The trolley ride for adults is $3, and the museum admission for accompanying adults is free.

Call 570-963-6590 for additional information.

• The Lackawanna Heritage Valley (LHV) will host a S’mores Party on the Trail Sunday, Oct. 25, 2-4 p.m. on the Central New Jersey (CNJ) Extension of the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail (between Elm Street in Scranton and Depot Street in Taylor). The event features s’mores and hot chocolate, music by Pat Quinn and the Heritage Trail Blazers, a spooky story time with Taylor Community Library, pumpkin decorating, Native American singing and dancing and a scarecrow-making party. (Kids may bring old clothes, hats and scarves to dress up their scarecrows. LHV will supply bases and stuffing, while quantities last.)

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The Lackawanna Heritage Valley (LHV) will host a S’mores Party on the Trail Sunday, Oct. 25, 2-4 p.m.

Costumes for the kids are optional, and all are reminded to wear comfy shoes. Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no charge for admission, but donations to LHV will be accepted. Funds will help LHV build s’more trail. For more information, visit www. lhva.org or call 570-963-6730, ext. 8200.

• Langcliffe Presbyterian Church in Avoca will host its annual Trunk or Treat celebration Friday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. All kids are invited to come in costume to “trunk” or treat around the parking lot in a safe environment with candy, warm drinks, and music. For more information, visit langcliffeavoca.church/trunkortreat or call 570-457-4477.

• The Gerrity’s supermarket on Birney Avenue in Moosic, along with the rest of the chain, will hold a Halloween costume event Saturday, Oct. 31, 1-3 p.m. Registration for prizes (Toys R Us gift cards) begins at 12:45 p.m. Kids are invited to come in costume.

They will receive free balloons and Halloween goodies.

• St. Paul’s Independent Church, 401 W. Grove St. in Taylor, will hold a “Light the Night” event Saturday, Oct. 31, 4-9 p.m., featuring a bounce castle, games and prizes, candy bags, refreshments, a campfire and s’mores.

• Dan Yeager, who played “Leatherface” in the movie “Texas Chainsaw 3D” will be the guest of honor at the Electric City Trolley Museum’s “Trolley of Terror” ride being offered by the Electric City Trolley Museum on Saturday, Oct. 31. The museum has scheduled two runs, at 5 and 6 p.m., at a cost of $10 per person. Reservations are required. Contact the museum at 570-963-6590 for tickets and information. The excursion will board at the Cedar Avenue platform at the Scranton Iron Furnaces. Parking is available at the University of Scranton’s Fitzpatrick Field, just above the Iron Furnaces.

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State Fishing Champ Moosic native Joseph Pacholec (pictured), age 18, has qualified to compete for the national championship of The Bass Federation (TBF). He has been a TBF member for two years through Leggetts Creek Bassmasters. To make it to the national championship, a competitor must place first out of 650 anglers throughout the year. He is one of the youngest to ever come in first place for Pennsylvania.

In April of 2016, he will be headed to Grand Lake in Oklahoma, where he will be fishing for the “living the dream package,” which is worth more than over $100,000.

Pacholec graduated last June from Riverside High School and is now a freshman at Keystone College.

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The fifth annual Bonfire at the Iron Furnaces was held recently. The Bonfire was a fundraiser for the Anthracite Heritage Museum.

Sponsors and committee members involved in the event included, from left: Kevin Borove, Anthracite Heritage Museum and Iron Furnaces Associates; David Monte Verde, Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad; Wayne Evans, Wayne Evans Realty; Mike Rescigno, UNICO Scranton Chapter; Lackawanna County Commissioner Patrick M. O’Malley; Maureen McGuigan, Lackawanna County Arts and Culture Department; Jack McGuigan, individual donor; Brian J. Drozdick, Citizens Savings Bank; Larry West, state Sen. John Blake’s office; David R. Valvano, state Rep. Frank Farina’s office; Tom Calpin, Iron Workers Local 489; Jane Risse, The Greenhouse Project at Nay Aug; Owen Worozybt, Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority; Nezka Pfeifer, Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science and Art; and Thom Welby, of state Rep. Martin Flynn’s office.

Marquis Art & Frame, People’s Security Bank, Entercom Communications and Banko North were also sponsors.

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The Old Forge Blue Devils topped Lackawanna Trail, 27-13, in a Lackawanna Football Conference Division III game Friday night.

PHOTOS BOB KOLVECK

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Andrew B. Hollander, M.D. Delta Medix, Northeast Pennsylvania’s most advanced health care team, is pleased to announce the addition of Andrew B. Hollander, M.D. to their multi-specialty group of physicians and surgeons.

Dr. Hollander joins Andrew T. Turrisi, III, M.D. in the Division of Radiation Oncology. Dr. Hollander’s expertise and skills are now available to patients at the Delta Medix Center for Comprehensive Cancer Care on the Morgan Highway in Scranton.

Dr. Andrew Hollander is a native of Kingston, PA and a graduate of Wyoming Seminary. He attended Haverford College, graduating magna cum laude with a major in Biology with a concentration in Neural and Behavioral sciences. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine where he also earned a Master’s degree in Translational Research. Dr. Hollander completed an internship in Internal Medicine and a residency in Radiation Oncology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the

American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).

Dr. Hollander has extensive clinical training in the most modern treatment modalities, including intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), Proton therapy, Stereotactic Radiosurgery using Gamma Knife, and linac-based Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy and Cyberknife.

His research has focused on molecular pathways of brain tumors, a mouse model of glioblastoma, and radiotherapy for central nervous system (CNS) tumors, including the use of proton therapy for pediatric CNS tumors. He is the co-author of the chapter on central nervous system tumors in Abeloff’s Clinical Oncology.

His knowledge of medicine, enthusiasm for magic and passion for helping others led Dr. Hollander to institute the magic therapy program at Friends Hospital in Philadelphia. When Dr. Hollander is not practicing medicine, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his friends and family.

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Fire Co. Breakfast

Taylor Fire & Rescue Co. 1137 Reynolds Ave., will hold a pancake and sausage breakfast Sunday, Nov. 1, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $7 and may be purchased at the door.

Brush Collection

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In Taylor borough, the last day for brush collection will be Monday, Nov. 2. Collection will resume in Spring of 2016. Review the borough website for any additional information.

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The Old Forge Retired Citizens will meet Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 2:30 p.m. at Arcaro and Genell’s in Old Forge.

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Have a Blood Drive/ Win a Scholarship

Getting that White Coat

At Marywood University, an exhibition titled “The Mother of God and the Saints,” will open with a lecture followed by a reception Sunday, Oct. 25. The lecture will take place in the McGowan Community Room, at the Swartz Center for Spiritual Life at 4 p.m. The exhibition will be on display in the Suraci Gallery, located in the Shields Center for Visual Arts on the university’s campus, through Sunday, Dec. 6. The exhibition features icons and relics on loan from St. Tikhon’s Monastery and the Metropolitan Museum of the Orthodox Church of America at St. Tikhon’s Monastery in Waymart.

The lecture, “Witnessing the Mother of God and her intercessory role in the lives of the Saint of the Eastern Orthodox Church,” will be given by Archpriest Rev. John Kowalczyk, professor at St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary and alumnus of Marywood University. Following the lecture, the public is invited to a reception and to view the icons and works on display in the Suraci Gallery.

For more information, call 570-3486278, ext. 2428, or visit marywood.edu/ galleries.

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to students who host a blood drive colThe Old Forge Class of 1964 will lecting 25 blood donations or more. All meet Tuesday, Nov. 10, at noon at Lucca’s students who collect at least 25 pints at their blood drive will receive a gift card to Restaurant, 802 S. Main St. in Taylor. giftcertificates.com.

For more information and to register to host a Leaders Save Lives blood drive, visit redcrossblood.org/leaderThis winter high school and col- ssavelives. lege students can help save lives and be eligible to win a scholarship of up to $2,500 by hosting an American Red Students in Philadelphia College of Cross blood drive. Registration is now Pharmacy at University of the Sciences open through Nov. 15, to host drives be- received their white coats recently. The tween Dec. 15 and Jan. 15, 2016. white coat ceremony is an annual rite of The Red Cross’ Leaders Save Lives passage for students in their first proprogram encourages community-minded fessional year (third year) of USciences’ high school and college students to six-year pharmacy program. host blood drives to help maintain the Among the students receiving their blood supply around the winter holi- white coats was Brittany Souryavong of days. Six scholarships will be awarded Old Forge.

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Area Church Services This listing is incomplete. It is a work in progress. Send information about your church (in Old Forge, Taylor, Moosic and Duryea) to triborobanner@timesshamrock.com.

Church of God, 101 Center St. in Taylor.

Worship Sundays 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m. Doug Hoeffner is pastor. 570-457-3114.

Facebook.com/chogtaylor.

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. 570-562-3335.

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 Doug Jensen.

Moosic Assembly of God, 477 Third St. in Moosic. Sunday school: 10 a.m. Sunday service: 11 a.m.; 6 p.m. Wednesday service: 6:30 p.m. 570-457-4663. Pastor is David O’Brien. 570-457-6020 Moosic Presbyterian, 625 Main St. in Moosic. Sunday worship service at 10 a.m.

The Rev. Roger E. Griffith is pastor. 570-4577750. moosicpresby@verizon.net.

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, Church Street, and at 5:30 p.m. at St. Lawrence’s Church on Main Street. Sunday Mass is celebrated at 8 and 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s and 11:15 a.m. at St. Lawrence’s. 570-457-5900.

St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic, 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. 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; email padre@saintmaryspncc.org; saintmaryspncc.org. 570-457-2291.

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.) 570-437-3703. 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, St. Stephen’s Lane and Hickory streets 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.

Stewart Memorial United Methodist, 174 N. Main St. in Old Forge. Sunday Service at 10:15 a.m. Sunday school at 11:15 a.m.

Pastor is Donald B. Perry. 570-457-1109.

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Taylor Primitive Methodist, 153 South Keyser Ave. in Taylor. Sunday service: 11 a.m.

Pastor is James P. Whitman.

United Baptist Church 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 Don Perry. 570457-2499.

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. 570-457-1109.

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The Rotary Club of Scranton presented the third-grade students of Riverside ElemenRiverside High School has named the officers for its freshman class, the Class of tary West with dictionaries. From left, front row: Mitchell Gray, Lila Shygelski and Sabastian Quirindongo. Back row: Rotary club members John Begley, Carol Trapper and 2019. From left: secretary Hunter Lloyd, president Francisco Grande, vice president Sam Hartman and treasurer Kyle Puchalski.

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Pumpkin Painting Day 2015

Saturday, October 24th • 11am - 3pm Buy a Pumpkin, Paint it for Free* * Any pumpkin with a retail value of $3.99 or more.

with Damian the Magician • from 1pm - 3pm Let's all work our own kind of magic to fill the pickup truck with donations of dog food and cleaning supplies to benefit: Tracy's Hope Hospice Care & Rescue for Domestic Animalss

Pumpkin and Ginger Pancakes (A favorite requested by one of our readers.

Delicious for breakfast or brunch.)

1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon ginger ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup canned solid-pack pumpkin ¾ cup milk ½ cup plain low-fat yogurt 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 large egg Gingered Butter (recipe below) Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt.

Whisk pumpkin, milk, yogurt, butter and egg in a large bowl until blended. Add flour mixture to butter mixture; stir just until mixed (batter will be thick). Heat griddle or large nonstick skillet over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and lightly oil griddle. Pour about 1/4 cup batter on griddle for each pancake. Cook 3 to 4 minutes until lightly browned on underside and bubbles appear on surface. Turn and cook until browned on bottom. Center of pancakes will remain custardy. Serve with gingered butter.

To make gingered butter: ½ stick of butter, room temperature, mixed with 2 tablespoons finely chopped candied ginger. Yield: 12 pumpkin pancakes.

Vegetable-Pasta Soup 1 cup onions, chopped ¾ cup carrots, sliced ¾ cup celery, sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 6½ cups vegetable broth 6 cups water 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in water 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste 2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning 3 cups green cabbage, chopped 1 cup fresh or canned green beans 2 cups tubular vegetable pasta, cooked Place all ingredients, except pasta, in a large soup pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer.

Cook slowly for 1-1/2 hours or until vegetables are tender. Add cooked pasta to soup; cook 10 minutes more to heat thoroughly. Yield: 8 servings.

Green Pepper Steak with Brown Rice 1½ pounds boneless sirloin steak 1 tablespoon melted shortening 2 medium onions, chopped ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup canned diluted beef broth 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 clove garlic, minced 2 green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces ¼ cup cold water 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 (10-ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained Brown rice Trim excess fat from steak; cut into 1-inch pieces. Brown steak in shortening in a large skillet. Add onion and salt; saute until onion is tender. Stir in broth, soy sauce and garlic.

Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until meat is tender. Add green pepper; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Combine water and cornstarch; stir well. Gradually stir cornstarch mixture into steak mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Add tomatoes, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated.

Serve over cooked rice. Yield: 4 to 6 servings.

Scalloped Asparagus 1½ to 2 pounds fresh asparagus 6 tablespoons butter 6 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups milk ¾ cup mild or sharp cheese, grated 2 tablespoons onion, chopped 5 hard-boiled eggs, sliced ½ cup buttered bread crumbs Steam asparagus until just tender. Drain and set aside.

Make a white sauce by melting butter; stir in flour and add salt and pepper. Add milk, stirring constantly. Cook over low heat until smooth. Blend in 1/2 cup grated cheese, stirring until smooth. Combine white sauce with asparagus, onion and eggs. Pour mixture into a 1-1/2-quart greased casserole. Top with crumbs and remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and cheese melts. Yield: 8 servings.

Apple-Butter Pumpkin Spread 2-(15-ounce) cans pumpkin 2 cups applesauce Rigatoni with Chicken Cutlets 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar 8 ounces (4 cups) rigatoni 1½ tablespoons grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon each cinnamon and nutmeg 3 quarts boiling water Stir all ingredients in a heavy, medium 1 egg saucepan until well blended. Bring to a boil, 1 tablespoon water stirring often. Reduce heat to low and simmer, 4 chicken cutlets uncovered, stirring often to prevent scorching, ½ cup seasoned fine dry bread crumbs 30 minutes, until mixture is very thick. This Vegetable oil for frying spread is very good on toast, waffles, English 1 (15-ounce) can tomatoes muffins, pancakes and crackers. Cool and spoon 1 (4-ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained into containers; cover and refrigerate up to 2 ½ teaspoon oregano weeks.

Slowly add rigatoni and salt to rapidly boiling water so that water continues to boil.

Pumpkin-Raisin Cake Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally until 2 cups sugar tender. Drain in colander. While rigatoni is 1¼ cups vegetable oil cooking, in a medium bowl, beat egg and 1 ta4 large eggs 1 (16-ounce) can pumpkin blespoon water. Dip cutlets into egg mixture, then into crumbs. In skillet, in 3 to 4 table3 cups all-purpose flour spoons hot oil, fry cutlets over medium heat 2 teaspoons baking powder about 10 minutes on each side or until golden 2 teaspoons baking soda brown. In a medium saucepan, heat tomatoes, 1 teaspoon salt mushrooms and oregano about 5 minutes. To 1½ teaspoons cinnamon serve, place rigatoni on large platter; place ¾ cup dark raisins cutlets on top. Spoon tomato sauce over all. ¾ cup walnuts, divided Yield: 4 servings.

Beat sugar and oil at medium speed of an

electric mixer 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until yellow is not noticeable. Add pumpkin; beat at low speed just until blended. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; add to pumpkin mixture. Beat at low speed 2 minutes. Stir in raisins and ½ cup walnuts. Pour batter into lightly greased and floured 10-inch tube pan. Sprinkle with remaining nuts. Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack for 30 minutes; remove from pan and cool completely. Yield: about 10 slices.

Butterscotch Crumb Apple Pie 4 cups peeled, sliced Granny Smith apples 1½ teaspoons lemon juice ½ cup sugar ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 unbaked 9-inch pastry shell Topping (recipe follows) Whipped cream (optional) Combine apple slices and lemon juice in a medium bowl; toss well. Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt; stir well. Add sugar mixture to apple mixture, stirring gently to combine. Spoon apple mixture into pastry shell. Cover edges of pastry with strips of aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Remove foil; sprinkle topping mixture over apple mixture; bake an additional 20 minutes. Serve with whipped cream, if desired. Yield: 1 (9-inch) pie.

For topping: 1 (6-ounce) package butterscotch morsels ½ stick butter or margarine ¾ cup all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt To prepare topping: Combine butterscotch morsels and butter in top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook until morsels and butter melt, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; add flour and salt, stirring well. Let stand 10 minutes or until crumbly. Yield: 1-1/3 cups.

Any comments, questions or favorite recipes? I would love to hear from you. Feel free to send your email to helenkitchen@msn.com, and please write “Helen’s Kitchen Request, ATTN: Lori” in the subject line to make sure that I receive your email.

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The play was written and will be presented as a dramatic reading by Robert Thomas Hughes from Clarks Summit, presents both the roles of John Mitchell and his interviewer. Admission is $5, and includes admission to the exhibitions of the Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum.

The Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum is located in McDade Park, off Keyser Avenue, in Scranton. For more information or directions, call 570-963-4804 or visit anthracitemuseum.org.

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When Riverside is facing a crucial situation on the football field and the Vikings need a yard or two on third or fourth down on offense, or need to prevent an opponent from getting the yardage it needs, senior two-way lineman Kyle Ludwikowski responds with a sense of calmness that everything will work out all right.

No panic, no need to worry about failure, Ludwikowski does what he is supposed to do, with a helping hand from above.

“My father [Tony Jr.] passed away on Jan. 1, 2011; he was a huge inspiration to me, my best friend, my go-to guy,” Ludwikowski said.

“Not having him here is extremely difficult and it’s hard to overcome, but you have to keep moving forward even though it stinks.”

“I say my prayers every game, every time before the game I always ask him for the most strength I have, the best ability I can play,” he said. “I feel like every time I ask him for that, he comes through. He’s there giving me an extra shove. Like, if it’s fourth-and-1, he’s giving me that extra shove to push that 280-pound kid in front of me two or three yards so we can get that first down.”

Ludwikowski’s father died of a massive heart attack at the age of 42, but Kyle still feels his strength even after all these years.

Dad was an offensive lineman at Scranton Tech, and Kyle appreciates everything his father did for him.

“He was an offensive lineman as well, and he was a built guy, and I definitely have some good genes on my side,” Ludwikowski said.

“When we come out for that banner, it’s an adrenalin rush, but I always take a knee and say a prayer and ask him one more time.”

All the asking is working for Ludwikowski, who started last year at right tackle but has moved around the line this year.

“I started the season at right tackle, but we’ve made some adjustments to the line and now I’m the (strong-side) guard,” said Ludwikowski, who plays end on the defensive side of the ball. “I feel I’m having a pretty

good season, offensively and defensively. Offensively, we’ve stepped up a lot. Offensively and defensively, I’ve worked extremely hard to get where I’m at right now.”

He will be an important factor for Riverside as it tries to get a District 2 Class AA playoff berth, and while he enjoys his time playing offense, it’s on defense where he feels comfortable.

“I think I like defense more. I’m more aggressive, and I just like hitting people,” Ludwikowski said. “But I also have to put 110 percent into offense as well. I love being on the line. A lot of people hate it, say practice stinks, but I’m trying to beat the kid that weights 60 pounds more than me and is two inches taller than me, that’s what gets me going.”

It is an attitude that is prevalent around the smaller schools that have football; where one does his best despite facing teams that are bigger in both the numbers of players and the size of those players. Ludwikowski believes the Vikings are carrying the right attitude as they make their stretch run at a playoff berth.

“We’re playing our hearts out, going whistle to whistle,” Ludwikowski said. “We’re holding teams down, and it feels like we’re having an amazing season.”

For Ludwikowski, Friday nights are for playing football and remembering his father. It’s a tough combination to beat, and Ludwikowski wants to make sure it won’t be beaten by anybody.

Voters’ Guide Fall ‘15

Vote for one unless otherwise instructed.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY Judge of the Court of Common Pleas Andrew J. Jarbola, III (D/R) County Commissioners (Vote for not more than two) Jerry Notarianni (D) Patrick O’Malley (D) William T. Jones, II (R) Laureen A. Cummings (R) Clerk of Judicial Records Mauri Kelly (D/R) County Controller Gary A. DiBileo (D) County Treasurer Edward W. Karpovich (D) County Coroner Tim Rowland (D/R) Magisterial District Judges District 45-3-01 Paul Keeler (D/R) District 45-3-03 Sean P. McGraw (D/R) SCHOOL DIRECTORS Old Forge (Vote for not more than five) James J. Hoover (D/R) Debbie Stallone DeSando (D/R) Marie Pero Ciuferri (D/R) Debbie Nocera Pepsin (D) Julie Grimes (D/R) Megan McCabe (R) Riverside (Vote for not more than five) George Bieber (D/R) Mary Antoniacci McHugh (D) Charles R. Maurer, Jr. (D/R) Linda Smerdon Joyce (D/R) Caryn Emiliani (D/R) Dave Sweetman (R) MOOSIC Council (Vote for not more than three) John Segilia (D/R) Robert Bob Besecker (D/R) Stanley Kania (D/R) OLD FORGE Council (Vote for not more than four)

government, to create a climate that encourages business growth and job opportunities, and to lower the tax burden for our fellow citizens. Bill Jones and I will work to achieve that as your county commissioners. We are not afraid to do what needs to be done to reduce taxes and improve the Constable county’s credit rating by eliminating our Fiore Mattei (D/R) debt. We choose to run because we are regular people who are tired of arrogant politiTAYLOR cians making promises while doing little to Council (Four-year term: vote for not more than three) help the citizens of this county. Join us in changing the course of our county to one Francis Frank DeAngelo (D/R) of economic growth, more jobs and lower Edward Derenick (D) taxes. With common sense solutions and Brian Fallon (D) transparency in government we will make Gloria Gazda Thiel (R) it happen. I ask for your support and your Tom Bracey (R) vote on November 3rd.

Council (Special election: two-year unexpired term) William T. Jones Kenneth F. Mickavicz (D) County Commissioner I am a candidate for Lackawanna CounCANDIDATE STATEMENTS ty Commissioner. I’m running for commisLackwanna County sioner to restore the people’s voice back in Laureen A. Cummings county government. In 2007, I was elected County Commissioner to serve as Auditor of South Abington I am an endorsed Republican candidate Township and have served as Auditor for for Lackawanna County Commissioner. the past seven years. Additionally, I’ve I’m running with my teammate Bill Jones. had the opportunity to work in the energy I am a graduate industry as a Public Affairs specialist with of Riverside Jr./ the Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company. As Sr. High School a public affairs specialist, I’ve had the opand Lackawanportunity to represent TGP in the northna County Voeastern United States. Currently, I work in cational Techa public affairs nical School, firm as an aswhere I earned sociate, where I a degree as a liprovide public censed practical affairs expertise nurse. I serve to several of the as president/ firm’s clients.

CEO of Lorimar My parents are Home Care, a small business I have owned Attorney Bill and operated for more than 16 years. I Jones and Marhave been an active community leader and garet Billingsserve as the GOP chairwoman of the 114th Jones. I have legislative district of Lackawanna County four brothers, and president of the Margery Scranton Dr. Russell Jones, Pa. State Police Cpl. Council of Republican Women. I am a Dan Jones, Attorney Steven Jones, and mom of four adult children and have four Evan Jones. I’m an Abington Heights High grandchildren. I chose to run for Lackawa- School graduate and a proud Pennsylvania nna County Commissioner after watching State University graduate. I chose to run countless homeowners lose their homes to for commissioner to restore the citizens’ taxes. Enough is enough. It is time to re- voice and trust in county government. I store the citizens’ voice and trust in county will work to reduce the county taxes by Russ Rinaldi (D/R) Lou Febbo (D/R) Jenn Cordiano (D/R) Chuck Karam (D) Joseph Ferrett (R)

cutting wasteful spending, and will work to create a climate to encourage business growth and job opportunities in our great county. I am committed to getting Lackawanna County a better credit rating by working to eliminate the $ 200 million debt our county owes to creditors. I will give a full-time commitment for all the people of the county and value the trust you place in me. I ask for your vote on November 3rd.

Thank you for your consideration.

Jerry Notarianni County Commissioner I am a Lackawanna County businessman with the experience and knowledge to run a more responsive and efficient county government. As a businessperson working hard every day to create and retain jobs, make payroll and balance my budget, I know firsthand how challenging our county tax structure is.

Ending the skyrocketing taxes is my No. 1 concern. I have a three-point tax-stabilization plan that I will work to execute from day one.

We need property tax relief now. We need sound county revenue enhancements. We need better jobs through real workforce development. I will fight for the maximum level of property tax relief for Lackawanna County property owners. I will work with the governor’s office and our leaders in the general assembly to get the relief Lackawanna County property owners deserve. As an independent businessman, I know you have to raise revenue in creative and fiscally responsible ways. Every dollar counts.

We need to be creative and smart about our economy. In Lackawanna County, we are well-known for our excellent workforce and our strong work ethic. Economic development depends on effective workforce development. We need to train our workforce with the technical skills to attract the best companies that provide the best jobs.

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qualified to be the well-rounded leader our State University. I have been involved in county government needs to reach its full- Old Forge community and school organizations since my children, now 18 and 21, est potential. Thank you. were in kindergarten. I served on the executive board of the PTA, as well as held Patrick O’Malley the office of vice-president and president County Commissioner of the Old Forge Elementary PTA. In 2007 I became a Lackawanna County ComI had the privilege of being elected to the missioner in 2012. I am running for reelection on the Democratic ticket with Old Forge School Jerry Notarianni. During my first term Board and have in office, I fulfilled my 2011 campaign dedicated the last promises by taking the county budget eight years working from a $1.8 million budget deficit to an to ensure our school $11.2 million budget surplus, and making stays positive, procounty government the most efficient it gressive and fair has been in decades. During my first term, despite challenging the county opened an Office of Economic economic times. My goal has always been Development and established a nationally to be the voice for everyone in our town recognized Small Business Administration — regardless of your name or your family loan fee-waiver program to help small busi- affiliation. We have come to a time where nesses set up shop in Lackawanna County. we cannot sustain our district doing busiThe county also built a brand new stadium ness “the way it always was.” We will move and rescued its baseball franchise by nego- past the labor issues that have divided our tiating a deal with the New York Yankees, district. We can only move forward by which ensures that the stadium will be kept having dialogue based in trust and mutual in the same condition as the day it opened respect, not only at the negotiating table but in every interaction we have. Our stufor 30 years. dents deserve a top notch education proFinally, the vided by a team that leads by respectful county invested example. The answers lie in compromise more than $5 and a willingness by all to accept change. million in more I ask for your help on November 3rd by than 60 comvoting Debbie Stallone DeSando and the munity projects entire team of DeSando, Hoover, McCabe countywide. A and Grimes for Old Forge School Board. lifelong resident We can work together to do what is right of Scranton, for our students, this town and our school.

I am a graduMake your vote count. Thank you. ate of West

Scranton High School. I served three four-year terms on the Scranton School Board, during which I was instrumental in the construction of the new Scranton High School. I have served as assistant director of the Lackawanna County Department of Parks and Recreation, worked as a corrections officer at the Lackawanna County Prison and managed my family’s business, Fiorelli Catering. I have been active in numerous community events and charitable causes. I live in Scranton with my wife, Christine, and our sons, Patrick III and Vincent.

Old Forge School District Debbie Stallone DeSando Director I am a candidate for re-election to the office of school director in Old Forge. I am a lifelong resident of Old Forge and am proud to be a member of OFHS Class of 1981 and a 1985 graduate of Pennsylvania

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James J Hoover Director I live at 208 Bubernak Boulevard, and am the son of James and Lois Hoover. I am a candidate for the office of school director on both the Democrat and Republican ballot for the general election to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3rd. I am a lifelong resident and a graduate of the Old Forge School District. I attended Johnson College and received an associate degree in drafting and design technology and auto CAD design. I have been employed at Pennsylvania American Water Co. for the last 28 years, as a superindent in the Field Services and Customer Service Department in the Scranton/Wilkes Barre area. I am married to Kimberly Dunleavy Hoover and am the father of Taylor Hoover, who is currently a senior at Old Forge High School. As a graduate of Old Forge High School, I understands that it’s all about the children of this district. I have been secretary of the Old Forge School Board for the last four Julie Grimes years. Over this time we have been workDirector I am running for Old Forge School Di- ing with the teachers to try and get a fair rector in the November 3rd general elec- and equitable contract moving forward. It’s tion. I would like to take a moment to not all about the teachers of the district, it’s also about the 8,400 residents of the thank everyone borough. We cannot burden them with a who voted for large tax increase. Vision, structure and acme in the pricountability are my main reasons for runmary election. ning again for this position. Additionally I am humbled I will always maintain a position of public and grateful for trust in our community without any perthe opportunity sonal or private agenda. I will work with to represent our anyone any time and try to help the discommunity. My trict in any way in can. After all, the most goals and beliefs important thing is to develop our students remain steadof the Old Forge School District for the fufast. If elected, I ture in whatever path they may go. pledge to represent the entirety of Old Forge to the best Megan Orr McCabe of my ability, especially the overburdened Director taxpayers. I also pledge to remain unbiased I’m a candidate for Old Forge School and diligent when dealing with Old Forge District business by using my extensive Board. I graduated from Scranton Prep in

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experiences as an educator, contract negotiator and manager to ensure the district is well represented. I will work hard to settle this labor dispute and return our primary focus to the education of our children. I believe in small-town America and our community. I also believe in our children and the public school system, attributing my success to the solid foundation I received as a 1981 Old Forge graduate. I look forward to being your voice on the school board and to uphold the faith you are placing in me. I humbly ask for your vote in this general election on November 3rd.

Thank you.

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1993, the University of Scranton in 1997 and the University of Delaware in 1999.

Although not a lifelong resident of Old Forge, I have immersed my family into our town wholeheartedly for almost 10 years. I have five children in the district (kindergarten through seventh grade). I’ve served on the PTA executive board and am currently PTA president. I have worked with local community leaders to bring health and safety programs into the school. I respect our small school district and all of its employees. I am a parent, a taxpayer, a volunteer and a union member. I truly believe I can bring a new, diverse and unbiased perspective to the board. My priority is and always will be to provide our children with the best-quality education that we, as taxpayers, can afford. Things need to change or we face the possibility of losing our district as we know it. We need to work together, compromise and creatively think outside the box to find ways to keep the programs we already have while hopefully bringing in new ones. We need to show our teachers they’re valued while still being fiscally responsible to the taxpayers. We need to bring our focus back to the education of the students!

Please vote Megan McCabe for Old Forge School Board on November 3. Thank you!

Right Team, Right Time, Right Reasons!

Riverside School District Caryn Emiliani Director I am 48 years old. I am 1985 graduate of Riverside and a 1987 graduate of Lackawanna Junior College with a business administration degree and I am seeking nominations on both the Democratic and Republican Ballot. I am excited to take this first step toward being elected to the Riverside School Board. I have been honored and humbled by the amount of support I have already received and I hope that the

residents of Moosic and Taylor view me as a great choice to represent them on the board of education. I’m running for the board to ensure each student who graduates leaves the district with pride after receiving a quality education, obtained in a safe and encouraging environment. My goal is to maintain fiscal responsibility to the district and for our taxpayers. I reside in the Greenwood section of Moosic with my son, Ryan, an eighth-grade student at Riverside. I served for five years as the treasurer of the Riverside East Elementary PTA and also served as treasurer for the Riverside Marching Band Booster Club. I am employed as an insurance underwriter for Excalibur Insurance Management Services and I am responsible for the administration of several hundred public entity insurance policies across the state of Pennsylvania. Thank you for your support on Election Day, November 3rd.

Linda Smerdon Joyce Director I am a lifelong resident of Moosic, married to John Joyce and have a daughter Colleen. My parents are the late Ken (“Peanuts”) and Irene Smerdon. A graduate of Riverside High School, I received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Bethel College in McKenzie, Tennessee, as well as an elementary education degree from Marywood College. I worked for NEIU No. 19 for 32 years and received numerous in-service credits from them and the state Department of Education. As a previous board member I served as president and chaired many committees, one of which was instrumental in starting our soccer program.

While on the board, I was able to secure $375,000 in grants for the district. I also served two years as representative to the Career Technology Center Joint Operating Board as treasurer, the NEIU No. 19 board of directors, and as Riverside legislative representative. I have always been active within the Riverside community, be it in the school district or Moosic Borough.

During our nation’s bicentennial, I served as Moosic Borough parade chairperson. I have coached girls’ softball and was cheer advisor for the Moosic Raiders. I presently serve as co-chairperson for the annual Spike Island Easter egg hunt. In the school district, I served as president of the Marching Unit Booster Club, was active in elementary plays and as county PTA Reflections chair. A famous quote by Benjamin Franklin states; “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” As a school

Moosic board member, you always invest in the Stanley J. Kania best tools to educate children in the classCouncil room or extra-curricular venues. I will be I am 57 years of age and I am a lifelong transparent to taxpayers and make choices that are in the best interest of the school dis- resident of Moosic, where I reside with my wife, Janet, and my two sons, Stanley (S.J.) trict, not the politically correct ones.

III and Paul. I am a graduate of Bishop Klonowski High School and have a degree Mary McHugh in business management from LackawaDirector I am a resident of Moosic, and have nna College. Prior to my retirement, I was been most of my adult life. I have three employed by the Commonwealth of Pennchildren, Frank, Michael and Mandy, and sylvania for 27 six grandchildren. I am a graduate of the years as a claims for University of Scranton. I have a degree in manager business and economics. I also have a cer- State Workers tification from Marymount College, New Insurance fund.

York, in risk management and certified I currently serve financial planning. I have served in vari- on the Riverside ous roles in my community as well as busi- Board of Educaness enterprises. I am a member of Divine tion and am the Mercy Parish. I have 32 years of manage- vice president ment experience in the insurance indus- of the board. try, specializing in healthcare and work- Also I am a curers’ compensation. I have worked at Blue rent member of Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania, EBI the Moosic Borough Planning CommisCompanies, the state Dept. of Labor & sion, where I served for the past several Industry and currently WR Berkley Insur- years. In the past I have been involved with various Moosic youth organizations. ance CompaI would like to thank all the residents of nies. I have the Moosic for their overwhelming support of knowledge and myself and the whole “We R Moosic” tickunderstanding et in the May primary election. The We of self-insurR Moosic ticket knows that the time for ance, actuarial change is now. We have listened to your reporting and concerns and your overwhelming support reserving pracin the May election is a true testament to tices, as well as your confidence in us as future leaders for fiscal reporting. the Borough of Moosic. With your help on ith my workElection Day, you will give me the opporing experience, tunity to make Moosic the best it can be I have entered and negotiated contracts, worked with for all our residents. I thank you in advance unions and collective bargaining agree- for your consideration on November 3rd, ments. My business knowledge and per- Election Day! sonal commitment will help me make John Segilia informative and responsible decisions.

Council The future of our community depends on I am proudly announcing my candidacy the quality of the education we provide in our schools. We need to maintain quality for Moosic Borough Council. I currently education for our students and teachers, reside on Hollenback Street with my wife while achieving fiscal responsibility, in of 22 years, Marie, along with our two sons, order to move forward in a positive di- Johnny and Jeffrey. I am a lifelong resident rection. I want our students and teachers of Moosic. I graduated from Riverside High to have productive and successful lives. I School. I am the son of Loretta Segilia and will strive to provide that. I plan to work the late Moosic Mayor John M. Segilia. I with our legislators to restore state fund- have been employed by the Pennsylvania ing and address and find innovative ways Department of Transportation for the past to address our deficits. I want to continue 30 years as an equipment operator. I am an to restore “Viking Pride.” We have a won- active member of our great community. I derful community and I need your help in have been a volunteer for the Greenwood this challenge. Please vote on Tuesday, Hose Co. for almost 40 years, and I continue to serve the residents of Moosic as Nov. 3. an active member of the Hose Co. I served

as vice president of the Hose Co. for two years, served as president for 12 years and I am a member of the board of directors. I also serve as an usher at Divine Mercy Parish. Moosic is a great place to live and is filled with hardworking people who share the same love for this town that I do. I believe our residents deserve honest and diligent representation, and I vow to provide such for them. I am committed to serving Moosic as my late father did, in a positive manner. I pledge to work tirelessly for the good of the community. I also want to thank you for your support during the last election.

Old Forge Jennifer Stone Cordiano Council I am a Democratic and Republican nominee for the Old Forge Borough Council. I have resided in Old Forge for the past 15 years and have been a home owner for the past 14, with my husband, Rich, a graduate of Old Forge High School and longtime resident. Our son, Stone, is in the fourth grade at Old Forge Elementary.

I am a graduate of Temple University with a bachelor of arts degree in communication sciences and have been employed at VaxServe, a Sanofi Pasteur company, for the past nine years in contracting and business support. I am an active United Way volunteer and Community Care Team member, benefiting local organiz ations such as the Boys and Girls Club, Marley’s Mission, Bread Basket of NEPA and EOTC. In addition, I am also a founding member of the Snow Forge Committee, and have volunteered with the Old Forge Jr. Blue Devils, Old Forge youth basketball and the Old Forge Elementary PTA. My vision for Old Forge is to give each resident a voice when it comes to important decisions in our community. In making those decisions we need to have a plan — and

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enact that plan — to best cultivate the great resources our community offers as well as those offered to our community. I am proud to be running with Lou Febbo because he shares that same motivation and vision while committing to set a positive example for the residents of Old Forge.

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Lou Febbo Council I am a Democratic and Republican nominee for the Old Forge Borough Council. My wife, Rosemary, and I are both lifelong residents of Old Forge and graduates of Old Forge High School. We are the parents of two children, Louis and Maura, and the grandparents of Louis. I am a veteran of the United States Naval Reserve and the United States Navy, and was assigned to the U.S.S. Francis Marion (APA-249), an attack transport ship, before I was honorably discharged after being deployed to the Arctic, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. I hold a bachelor of science degree in special education and elementary education from Mansfield University and a master’s equivalency in special education from Marywood University and Penn State University. I was a special education teacher for Northeast Intermediate Unit (NEIU) No. 19 for 32 years, assigned to the Old Forge School District for 10 of those years. I am involved in many community organizations, including the Old Forge Sons of Italy Gloria Lodge where I serve as president. I am also a member of the Felittese Association and several other community organizations. I share a vision of Old Forge with my running mate, Jenn Cordiano. We are a unique community with a rich history, a diverse culture and many talented citizens. It is time to utilize the great resources our community has to offer and come up with a creative plan to push the Borough of Old Forge forward while embracing our heritage.

Joe Ferrett Council I was born and spent my entire life in Old Forge. I am a graduate of Old Forge High School and I have been on council for more than 12 years since being elected in 2000. I am seeking reelection because

I feel my qualifications and experience on council and personal performance to good government warrant me to ask for your support. There are many problems that need some attention. Examples include storm and sanitary conditions, the need to extend our recreation program and consideration of a youth or civic center for our young and elderly. These are only some of the things that should be looked at. I feel I have the creative instinct to be part of a team to move this town forward. My performance in the past 12 years on council speaks for itself and I want to thank the people for this opporunity. On Election Day, November 3, I ask for your support for the Republican ticket.

Taylor Francis DeAngelo Council I am a candidate for Taylor Borough Council. I am a lifelong resident of Taylor, a graduate of Riverside Jr./Sr. High School, and a proud veteran of the United States Army. Prior to my retirement, I was employed by Tobyhanna Army Depot for 39 years. I reside in Taylor with my wife, Delphine, and have two children and three grandchildren. I am a parishioner at Divine Mercy Parish, chairman of the Taylor Veterans Memorial Committee, an active member of the R&L Civic Club, Taylor American Legion Post No. 306, VFW Old Forge, the Victor Alfieri Club and the Dante Club. As chairman of the Taylor Planning Commission, I keep abreast of all projects throughout the borough. I worked closely with the planning of the Walmart Complex, the Colliery Project and the current development of land on Oak St. It is my desire to see our community thrive. We have the capacity for economic growth by bringing new industry to Taylor. This will increase our tax base and in turn our revenue, allowing taxes to remain low. Taylor is a great place to live and, if elected, I will be your voice on council and committed to working diligently for the good of our community. I respectfully ask for your vote on November 3, and pledge to the citizens of Taylor that you will be my number one priority and I will be your full-time councilman.

Community Calendar

Email your organization’s events to triborobanner@timesshamrock.com.

Please have them in by noon on Friday to have them included in the following Thursday’s edition. Visit the thetriborobanner.com for the complete calendar listing, including additional events.

Soccer Tryouts: The Pocono Snow Junior Travel Soccer Club, based out of Lackawanna and Luzerne counties, is holding free tryouts for both girls and boys ages 5-15. For more information, call 570-360-2784.

‘Dark Shadows’: Viewing Club: Taylor Library will host a bi-weekly “Dark Shadows” club, where fans of the 19661972 horror soap opera can enjoy four or five episodes for several hours on Sundays, Oct. 27. The program will run 6:308:30 p.m. and anyone ages 13 and older can sign up. There will be a trivia contest and light refreshments. Organizers hope the club will continue to meet throughout the fall and winter months. Call 570-5621234 for more information.

Vendors Sought: St. George’s Orthodox Greek Catholic Church, 732 S. Keyser Ave. in Taylor, is accepting applications from vendors and crafters for an upcoming craft fair, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21. Call 570-562-1389 for more information about setting up a booth at the fair.

Flag Disposal: The Taylor Post No. 306 of the American Legion has a dropoff box for unserviceable, worn, torn, discolored or faded flags on the front porch of the post, located at 208 S. Main St., Taylor. Call 570-562-9920 for more information.

Taylor Recycling: Taylor Borough will pick up recycling in the following manner: • The Department of Public Works will collect commingled recyclables, which consists of plastic bottles, jars, tubs and tops, glass bottles and jars and aluminum and steel (tin) cans.

• The Department of Public Works will collect paper only, including items such as newspapers, catalogs, office/ computer paper, phone books, envelopes and unwanted mail, magazines, cardboard (shipping boxes), cereal boxes, cracker boxes and paper towel rolls.

As a reminder, brush, grass and vegetative waste will continue to be picked up on Mondays. If there is an excess amount or a weather delay, these items will be picked up on Tuesday.

These items are to be placed in open containers and paper lawn/leaf bags only. No plastic bags and no 55-gallon drums will be picked up. Borough residents are asked to call 570-562-1400 and leave a message to request pick up of electronic items. Visit taylorborough. com for more information.

Aid for Veterans: Temporary emergency funding to support either Pennsylvania veterans, or nonprofit groups that serve veterans, is available through the Lackawanna County Veterans Affairs Office.

An application for aid needs to be filled-out and submitted along with a brief narrative and support documentation. Office staff are able to provide assistance in completing the application.

They review the paperwork and generally provide an answer in two or three business days.

The average grants are about $1,000, depending on need. The staff may also be able to suggest other forms of assistance and benefits that may be available.

For more information call 570-963-6778.

Food Collection: The Taylor Community Library collects food for the area food bank. Any canned, boxed or jarred food items are being accepted. Items Help for Seniors: Older residents may be dropped off at the library during with questions about Medicare or health regular business hours.

insurance coverage may visit state Rep. Marty Flynn’s office the second Monday of each month for assistance.

Appointments are suggested by calling Flynn’s office at 570-342-4348.

food containers, plastic bottles, jars, tubs, plastic tops and lids will continue to be included in a separate “one-bin” format for containers. These items should be free of any food waste and debris.

Senior Passes: The Old Forge School Board golden age policy passes, allowing borough residents 65 years of age and older free admission to districtsponsored athletic events, are available in the high school office, 300 Marion St., Old Forge.

Clothing Dropbox: The Moosic Alliance Church, 608 Rocky Glen Road, in cooperation with St. Pauly Textile, is now sponsoring a clothing drop-off shed as a fundraiser to send youth to camp.

The youth at Moosic Alliance Church will in turn receive $40 for every 1,000 pounds of clothing that is donated.

One-Bin Recycling: Moosic Borough has a combined-stream, “one-bin” format for recyclable paper fiber. The system allows each household to combine or commingle newspaper, office paper, magazines, phone books, and heavy and light cardboard in one recycling bin.

Glass bottles and jars without tops, aluminum and steel cans, beverage and

Successful Living with Chronic Illness: All lupus patients and their family members or friends are invited to attend a support group that meets the third Thursday of each month at noon at 615 Jefferson Ave., Scranton.

For more information, call (888) 995-8787.

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