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Sen. Casey unveils bipartisan bill during visit to Old Forge School District by Shannon C. Keith
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Students in the Old Forge School District are, according to U.S. Senator Robert Casey, a step ahead of the national curve with regard to pro actively dealing with bullying in the age of social media. “This district, with its peer medication program, sets an example for other districts,” Casey said during a visit with students and staff on Friday, Jan. 30. For Casey, last week’s stop wasn’t just about praising the district for the work it’s done so far with regard to bullying — he was there to officially announce his bipartisan anti-bullying in schools bill. Casey’s bill called the “Safe Schools Improvement Act” is a three part plan to address what the senator sees as a “growing problem.” The act would: 1) Require schools and districts receiving federal funding to specifically prohibit bullying and harassment, including conduct based
on a student’s actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion; 2) Ensure that schools and school districts focus on effective prevention programs in order to better prevent and respond to incidents of bullying and harassment both in school and online; and 3) Require that state report data on incidents of bullying and harassment to the department of education. When questioned about how this would be funded Casey responded, “To put a code of conduct in place, you have to be very specific to enforce but it isn’t a big money issue.” “Some would make the argument this is another unfunded mandate, another rule without money” Casey added. “But I’m open to the idea if someone says to me, ‘Look I’m not going to get on your bill unless it’s funded,’ for finding funding. That case hasn’t been made to me yet but I’m certainly open to that.” Casey believes the real challenge he will
face is garnering support for his bill because it is what he describes as “to specific.” “There’s probably some resistance to making it very specific,” Casey said. “Some of the push back you get is from people who are conservative because they say you shouldn’t have to be specific as to kids who are gay or lesbian, for example. But here’s the problem, if you aren’t specific it makes it all the more harder to enforce the rule. And secondly, a lot of these kids that are being harassed or bullied are kids with disabilities, so you have to have that wording in there just like you have race and religion.” Casey explained that the bill may need to be altered slightly, with regard to the specifics to get enough bipartisan support so that it passes into law, but that’s something he doesn’t want to do “unless he absolutely has no other choice.” You can read more about the senator’s bill online at casey.senate.gov. More pictures from Friday’s visit are on page 11.
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MOOSIC POLICE: No report was the center of the road in the 300 block of available at press time. North Main Street. On Jan. 25, officers responded to invesOLD FORGE POLICE: Officers re- tigate a report of a suicidal female in a resisponded to more than 50 calls between dence on Drakes Lane. Jan. 19 and Feb. 2 On Jan. 26, officers were dispatched to On Jan. 19, officers were dispatched to conduct a welfare check in the 100 block investigate a report of a disorderly man in of Moosic Road. While en route, officers the 200 block of Church Street. Police conducted a traffic stop and made one arwere sent to assist emergency medical ser- rest for driving under the influence (DUI). vices (EMS) with a call in a home in the A 911 hang-up call sent officers to a home 900 block of Glenwood Road. Police also in the 700 block of Albion Street. responded to assist Taylor officers with a On Jan. 27, officers were dispatched call in the 100 block of Henderson Street. to investigate a report of a disorderly feOn Jan. 20, no police activity was re- male inside a residence in the 200 block of Drakes Lane. Officers made one arrest. ported. On Jan. 21, officers were sent to invesOn Jan. 28, officers were dispatched to tigate a report of a violation of a protec- investigate a report of a suicidal female in a tion from abuse order in a home in the 100 home on Harrison Street. block of Connell Street. Officers arrested On Jan. 29, officers were dispatched to one man. A gas leak sent officers to the investigate a report of identity theft in a intersection of Main and Butler streets. home in the 100 block of Corcoran Street. Police also responded to assist EMS with Police were sent to investigate a noise a call in the 700 block of West Sibley Av- complaint in the 400 block of North Main enue. Street. Officers were also sent to assist TayOn Jan. 22, officers were dispatched lor police with serving an arrest warrant in to investigate a report of an unresponsive the 100 block of North Main Street. One man inside a home in the 200 block of man was arrested. Charles Street. Officers were dispatched to On Jan. 30, officers were dispatched to assist the fire department with a fire in the assist EMS with a call in the 1300 block of 100 block of East Dunn Avenue. A com- Bennet Street. plaint of items missing from a home sent On Jan. 31, officers were dispatched to officers to a residence in the 200 block of investigate a reported assault in a home in Charles Street. Police were sent to investi- the 300 block of Keyser Avenue. Police gate a report of unwanted phone calls in a also responded to a residence in the 600 home in the 200 block of Smith Street. Po- block of Milwaukee Avenue to investigate lice also responded to assist Taylor officers a report of an unresponsive female. with a call in the 300 block of Davis Street. On Feb. 1, officers were dispatched to On Jan. 23, officers were dispatched to assist the fire department with a structure investigate a threats complaint in the 400 fire in the 100 block of Connell Street. Ofblock of Kohler Avenue. Officers conduct- ficers conducted a traffic stop in the 800 ed a welfare check in a home in the 100 block of South Main Street. The driver block of Cheyenne Drive. A report of a was arrested for DUI. loose and aggressive dog sent officers to the On Feb. 2, officers responded to a home 100 block of Millard Street. Officers were in the 200 block of North Main Street to sent to investigate a reported problem with investigate a noise complaint. a student at the Old Forge High School. Officers also responded to investigate a TAYLOR POLICE: Officers respondcustody dispute in the 1100 block of Rob- ed to more than 80 calls between Jan. 20 erts Road. and Feb. 2. On Jan. 24, officers were dispatched to On Jan. 20, officers were dispatched to assist EMS with a call in the 100 block of investigate an activated alarm in the 400 Cheynne Drive. Police were also sent to block of Rock Street. Police conducted investigate a report of a man walking in See POLICE on page 4
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FNCB presents a $1,200 Educational Improvement Tax Credit donation to the Greater Pittston YMCA. The donation will help provide scholarships to children enrolled in the Pre-K program. From left: Joe Leatham, child care director; Amanda Fasciana, assistant child care director; Emmalin Nicholson, pre-school student; Gianna Moscatelli, pre-school student; Nadine Limongelli; FNCB Pittston community office manager; and Richard Drust, FNCB vice president/retail banking sales manager.
Kid’s Baseball Clinic
LUZERNE COUNTY — On Saturday, Feb. 7, The Lackawanna College men’s baseball team and The Graham Academy will combine to provide a free baseball clinic designed for children with special-needs ages 5–17 at The Graham Academy’s Kingston campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The day’s events have been shaped to provide an unique, fun and exciting experience for children with special needs and their families. The clinic will feature different stations staffed by the Lackawanna College Baseball Team. Some of the events that will be provided will include: pitching, hitting, fielding and sliding drills. There will also be a home run derby and opportunities to try on equipment worn by the players. Registration for the clinic is not necessary and the event has been designed so that families can come and go at their convenience. A free ballpark themed lunch with the players is generously provided by Abe’s Hotdogs. The Graham Academy is located at 1 Institute Lane in Kingston and free parking is available on site for guests. For more information, contact Ryan Binkley, public relations and marketing coordinator, at 570-283-0641. Established in 2008, The Graham Academy is a special education school in Kingston that serves students living with autism or emotional challenges. Currently, 64 students are enrolled in grades K-12 from 15 school districts in Luzerne, Lackawanna, Carbon and Schuylkill counties. For more information about The Graham Academy, contact Nick Ouellette at 570-283-0641 or nouellette@thegrahamacademy.com. You can also visit thegrahamacademy.com.
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several traffic stops on Oak Street. A theft complaint sent officers to the Walmart on Main Street. A motor vehicle accident (MVA) sent officers to the 100 block of Union Street. Police were sent to investigate parking complaints in the 100 block of Ridge Street and the 300 block of Church Street. Officers also responded twice to noise complaints in the 100 block of Lincoln Street. On Jan. 21, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a suspicious person in the 700 block of Keyser Avenue. Officers conducted traffic stops in the 300 and 500 blocks of Union Street. Police were sent to assist emergency medical services (EMS) with a call in the 100 block of West Hospital Street. On Jan. 22, officers were dispatched to investigate an MVA at the intersection of Union Street and South Keyser Avenue. Officers were sent to investigate a domestic dispute in a home in the 200 block of North Main Street. On Jan. 23, officers conducted several traffic stops in the 300 block of Oak Street. A trespassing complaint sent officers to a home on Church Street. On Jan. 24, officers were dispatched to
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investigate a parking complaint in the 100 block of Jefferson Street. Police assist EMS with a call in a home in the 800 block of Union Street. Officers assisted Olyphant police with an arrest in the 1100 block of Reynolds Avenue. On Jan. 25, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block of Village Drive. The driver was arrested for fleeing, obstruction of justice and driving under the influence (DUI). A theft complaint sent officers to a home on Alban Lane. Officers were sent to a retail theft complaint at the Walmart on Main Street. On Jan. 26, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a disorderly person at 11 S. Keyser Ave. Officers also responded to a vehicle fire at Alliance Landfill. On Jan. 27, officers were dispatched to investigate a retail theft complaint at the Price Chopper on Main Street. On Jan. 28, officers responded to investigate an MVA involving a deer. Police conducted a traffic stop in the 1200 block of South Main Street. An MVA sent officers to the 1000 block of South Keyser Avenue. A similar call sent officers to the 200 block of Oak Street. On Jan. 29, officers conducted traffic stops on Union and Main streets. On Jan. 30, officers were dispatched to investigate an MVA at the Walmart on Main Street. A criminal mischief com-
plaint sent officers to a home in the 500 block of North Main Street. Officers were sent to investigate a report of a loose dog inside the Walmart on Main Street. Officers responded to assist the Scranton police with a call at Post No. 306 on Main Street. A report of a suspicious vehicle sent officers to the 400 block of North Main Street. On Jan. 31, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of North Main Street. The driver was arrested for DUI. A road hazard sent officers to Kennedy Boulevard. Officers responded to an MVA at the intersection of Main and Taylor streets. An activated alarm sent officers to Kane Warehouse No. 3 in the Stauffer Industrial Park. On Feb. 1, officers conducted a traffic stop on Keyser Avenue. The driver provided a false identification card. A report of a suspicious vehicle sent officers to Kennedy Boulevard. An MVA sent officers to the 200 block of South Main Street. An MVA that resulted from a DUI sent officers to the 600 block of South Keyser Avenue. On Feb. 2, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of throwing snow in the roadway the 100 block of Main Street. An MVA sent officers to the 1300 block of South Main Street. Officers also responded to assist Moosic police with a call in the 100 block of East High Street.
Calendar Mardi Gras: For the 15th year, United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern PA (UNC) will hold its annual Mardi Gras celebration. However, this year, organizers promise some new twists as the agency works to raise funds for Angel’s Attic, its emergency food and clothing bank. On Friday, Feb. 6, from 6-10 p.m., UNC will transform the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, 700 Lackawanna Ave., into “Party Gras.” The event will feature a show from local mentalist John Graham, as well as performances by the Indigo Moon Brass Band. These new features are in addition to the traditional carnival atmosphere that will include a New Orleans dinner featuring jambalaya, gaming tables, fortune tellers, beads, masks and more. A grand prize from Mount Airy Casino and Resort will also be given out at the end of the night. The event is presented by PNC Bank, Grimm Construction and Bank of Amerca. Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased online at uncnepa.org/donate or by calling 570-346-0759. RedWings Signups: Moosic RedWings Softball registrations will take place on Saturday, Feb. 7, from noon to 2 p.m. and Monday, Feb. 9, from 6-8 p.m., at the Moosic Borough Building, 715 Main St. Cost is $50 for one child, $80 for two children and an additional $15 per child for three or more in a family. Brain Bee: The University of Scranton will host the 16th annual Northeast PA Brain Bee for high school students in grades 9 through 12 on Saturday, Feb. 7. The competition begins at 1:30 p.m. in the Loyola Science Center on the university’s campus. The 2015 Northeast PA Brain Bee encourages high school students to study the brain and how it relates to intelligence, memory, emotions, sensations, movements, stress, aging, sleep and brain disorders. All questions for the competition will be drawn from “Brain Facts,” a book about the brain and nervous system published by the Society for Neuroscience. In previous years students, competing represented schools from throughout northeast Pennsylvania, including: Abing-
ton Heights High School, Central Bucks High School East, Hazleton Area High School, Mountain View High School, North Pocono High School, Pittston Area High School, Riverside High School, Scranton High School, Wallenpaupack Area High School, Western Wayne High School and Wyoming Area High School, among others. The winner of the Northeast PA Brain Bee will be invited to participate in the National Brain Bee, which will be held in Baltimore, Maryland, this spring. In 2012, Aidan Crank of Stroudsburg, the winner of the Northeast PA competition, went on to win the national competition that year. For more information or to register online, visit sites.google.com/site/nepabrainbee/ or contact Robert Waldeck, Ph.D., program director and associate professor of biology, at 570-941-4324 or robert. waldeck@scranton.edu. Gospel Concert: The Skyline Boys, a Southern Gospel four-part harmony group from Virginia, will worship and perform at the First Church of God, 101 Center St., Taylor, on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 6 p.m. A free-will offering will be taken. Helping Children Succeed: Are you a parent or caregiver of a fifth- or sixthgrader? Would you like to learn some additional skills to help your child succeed? If so, then register for the free “Strengthening Families” program. The Strengthening Families Program for Parents and Youth is a seven-week initiative designed to reduce adolescent substance abuse and other problematic behaviors in youngsters 10–14 years old. Children who have completed the program are less likely to become involved in risky behaviors like drug and alcohol abuse. Parents and children begin each Strengthening Families session with a shared meal followed by breakout sessions for adults and youth. During the last hour, families reunite to increase family bonding, positive communication skills and learn to solve problems together. Two sessions will be held in Carbondale. The Carbondale sessions will be held from 5:30–8 p.m. on Sundays starting on Feb. 8 at the Carbondale Area Elementary See CALENDAR on page 7
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SCRANTON — McDade Park is once again offering sleigh riding. Thanks to the recent snowfalls, the hill is ready and families are making their way to the park for this old-fashioned winter activity. According to the Lackawanna County Commissioners Corey D. O’Brien, Jim Wansacz and Patrick M. O’Malley, sleigh riding is being offered once again freeof-charge. The sled hill area is located near the 911 Memorial across from the park’s second pavilion. It will be open seven days a week from dawn until dusk with plenty of free parking. Safety measures have been taken with large bales of hay located at the bottom of the hill to cushion any contact. Safety rules have been posted for everyone to adhere to in an attempt to make it an enjoyable experience. Individuals are encouraged to contact the park’s office at 570-963-6764 to check on the conditions after a snowfall.
Pre-St. Patty’s Party
MOOSIC — Serving Seniors will host it’s annual fundraising event the “PreSt. Patrick’s Day Cocktail Party” on Friday, March 6, at Colarusso’s La Palazzo, 4500 Birney Ave., from 5:30–8 p.m. The cost is $35 and includes hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and entertainment. Call 570-344-3931 to reserve tickets. Tickets are also available at the door. Proceeds of this event will benefit the programs of Serving Seniors.
Pierogie Sale
OLD FORGE — St. Michael’s Orthodox Church will sponsor a pierogie sale on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 2-5 p.m. Deadline for orders is Friday, Feb. 13 and can be placed by calling Sandra at 570-457-9280 or the church hall 570-457-2875. Price is $6 a dozen.
Author Signing
TAYLOR — Author Margo L. Azzarelli will be at the Taylor Public Library on Saturday, March 7, at 11:30 a.m. and available to sign her book “Lackawanna County Chronicles.” The book is available for $19.95.
Ham Bingo
OLD FORGE — Rev. Eduard Shestak and the parishioners of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church will sponsor the fifth annual Ham Bingo on Sunday, March 22, at 1 p.m. The event will be held in the church hall at 320 Vine St. Theme baskets, door prizes and various bingo specials will be available throughout the afternoon. The kitchen opens at 11 a.m. A variety of food items and refreshments will be available. The church will also sponsor a bake sale during the bingo. Admission will be $3.
Chuck E Cheese
TAYLOR — Hear stories and meet Chuck E. Cheese at the Taylor Library on Tuesday, March 10, at 6:30 p.m., at the Taylor Public Library. Registration is required by calling 570-562-1234.
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School, 103 Brooklyn St. Youth will learn to: prepare for their teen years, communicate with their parents, deal with stress and peer pressure and avoid alcohol and drug problems. Parents and caregivers can enhance their parenting skills by: learning to set limits and show love, making house rules, encouraging good behavior, protecting their children from substance abuse and learning to handle stress. The free program includes dinner for the family, prizes for attendance and free child care for younger family members. For more information or to register for this family oriented program, call Karen Thomas at Penn State Extension in Lackawanna County at 570-963-6842. Soccer Meeting: Triboro Youth Soccer will have a reorganization meeting at the Moosic Borough Building on Sunday, Feb. 8, at 6 p.m. The meeting is open to all parents of returning and new players. Triboro Youth Soccer is a non-profit, all volunteer organization founded to provide the youth of Old Forge, Moosic, Taylor and the surrounding area an opportunity to play organized soccer. Early Dismissal: There will be an “Act 80 Day” (Professional Development Day) on Friday, Feb. 13, in both Riverside East and West elementary schools. East will dismiss at 11 a.m. and West at 11:30 a.m. Wilkes Musical: With a title like “The Great American Trailer Park Musical,” Wilkes University’s latest theater production isn’t playing coy. It’s exactly what you think it is. The musical will take the stage of the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts on Feb. 13–15 and 20–22. A cheeky musical comedy that’s equal parts “South Park” and “Desperate Housewives,” the production explores the relationships between tenants of Florida’s Armadillo Acres Trailer Park. Wilkes students play the tenants, including stripper-on-the-run Pippi, played by Taylor Lamerand, and her Sharpiesniffing stalker boyfriend Duke, played by Paul Doherty, as well as “Dr. Phil”-addicted agoraphobic Jeannie, played by Katie Roarty, and her washed-up high-school football star-turned-tollbooth worker husband Norbert, played by James Daly.
Wilkes Assistant Professor of Acting Jon Liebetrau directs, with musical direction by adjunct faculty member Ken McGraw and choreography by adjunct faculty member Sean Harris. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinee performances at 2 p.m. General admission is $10. Student/senior/children admission is $5. Admission is free for students with Wilkes identification. Valentine’s Day Concerts: The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic PNC Pops series will present two very special Valentine’s Day concerts featuring Maestro Lawrence Loh, the NEPA Philharmonic Pops orchestra, and some of the most romantic film scores from our favorite films. Cinematic Love Stories will be performed on Friday, February 13, at the Theater at Lackawanna College, and Saturday, Feb. 14 at the FM Kirby Center. Concerts begin at 8 p.m. On the program will include “Tara” from “Gone with the Wind”; Suite from “A Place in the Sun;” “Out of Africa,” “Across the Stars” from “Star Wars;” “Love Theme from Romeo and Juliette;” “Lara’s Theme” from “Dr. Zhivago;” “Tango from Scent of a Woman;” “The Way We Were;” and “My Heart Will Go On” from “Titanic and more. Concert goers are invited to participate in a “Romance in the City” dinners. Preceding the concerts will be Valentine’s Day private Philharmonic dinners at POSH at the Scranton Club on Friday, featuring “Land and Sea” and Italian stations, and Genetti’s on Saturday featuring a menu of Chocolate Decadence. Each dinner is $35 per person. Advance reservations are required and may be made by calling the Philharmonic Office at 570-270-4444. Tickets for these concerts range from $31-$63 and may be purchased by calling the Phliharmonic at 570-270-4444, on the new website at nepaphil.org, or at the door on concert night. The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic is a fully professional symphony orchestra performing in the Scranton and Wilkes-Barre area. The Pops series is underwritten by PNC. This concert is also sponsored by Dr. Seth and Carolyn Fisher, UGI, Honesdale National Bank and Lackawanna County. For additional information, contact the NEPA Philharmonic, 570-270-4444.
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Kids Book Club, Page Turners, First Thursday of the month. Kids in grades 3-5 meet the first Thursday of every month. Registration requested. Pittston Memorial Library, Pittston. 570-654-9565 or pittstonlibrary.com.
After School Players, thru March 5, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Middle and high school students are invited to study theater arts with Brenda Fager. Scenes will be performed for friends and family at the end of the workshop. No experience is required. Registration requested. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. Free. 570-996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com. First Friday Scranton, First Friday of the month. Enjoy live music, free trolley rides, and hors d’oeuvres and beverages at participating venues at this monthly artwalk. Downtown Scranton, Scranton. Free. 570-466-9656 or firstfridayscranton.com.
6-7:30 p.m. Learn early American quilting as you create a timeless scrap quilt with instructors Terry Keller, Peggy Lane, and Ingrid Rogler. New and experienced quilters are welcome. Registration requested. Ages 13 and older. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. $6/class includes fabric. 570-9961500 or dietrichtheater.com info@dietrichtheater.com. Bill Blagg’s Science of Magic, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. This program for students in grades four to eight explores how magicians use science to create their illusions. The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre. $6-8. 570-826-1100 or kirbycenter.org.
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Shadow Stories, Saturday, Feb. 21, 11 a.m. This Children’s Series presentation features a Mock Turtle Marionette Theatre presentation featuring stories from China, Africa, Ireland and Bali. The program of shadow puppet plays includes international music and puppertry demonstrations. A Wiggles & Giggles Workshop will be offered an hour before showtime for an additional fee ($5). Recommended for children in Kindergarten through grade four. Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton. $8. 570-344-1111 or sccmt.org.
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Early Explorers: Ancient Civilization, Monday, Feb. 23, 1-1:45 p.m. Program includes museum tour and shapes workshop. This pre-literacy arts program is co-sponsored by the Lackawanna County Children’s Library. Suitable for pre-k children.Registration is required, Everhart Museum, Scranton. $25 for 10 classes. 570-346-7186 or everhart-museum.org.
Musical Theatre Dance Class, Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Children ages 10 and older will study a mixture of tap, ballet and jazz in order to prepare for college and stage musical theatre auditions. Semi-private and private lessons are available on Wednesdays. Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, Duryea. $10 or $15 both classes. 570-991-1817 or phoenixpac.vpweb.com.
Children’s Cancer Support Group, last Saturday of the month. The Center for Comprehensive Cancer Care sponsors a support group for children ages 5 to 18 who are coping with the cancer of a loved one. Group facilitators will hold sessions featuring art, music, drama, and yoga. The Commonwealth Medical College, Scranton. Free. 570-342-8874 KArscott@tcmedc.org.
Quilting for Kids: Cross and Crown, thru March 25, Wednesdays, 3:30-5 p.m. Learn traditional American quilting techniques while creating a colorful quilt with instructors Terry Keller, Peggy Lane and Ingrid Rogler. Recommended for ages six and older. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. $6/class includes fabric. 570-996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com.
Minecraft Event, thru Saturday, April 25, 4th Saturday of the month. Kids ages 7 to 14 are invited to join in the “grinding, building, spleefing and raising of diamond swords” at this monthly Minecraft Event with instructor Rand Whipple and the Box of Light Studio staff. Early registration encouraged; this event is expected to sell out quickly. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. $17 per session. 570-996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com.
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It is hard for Old Forge senior Nina Pascolini to think about herself when she is on the basketball court for the Lady Devils. She understands the old adage that there is no letter “I” in the word team. But for the Lady Devils to get where they want, the point guard may have to be a little more selfish about looking to shoot and to drive into the lane to ease some of the congestion surrounding standout interior player Tori Tansley. “She’s been consistent with handling the ball, but I think, and I tell her every day, I think she can score more if she looked to score more,” Lady Devils head coach Ron Stacchiotti said. “She doesn’t look to score as much as she should. When she does look to score, she usually hits double digits. She’s a good shooter.” Pascolini already has come a long way in her first year as a starter, happy to be part of a team trying to survive in the rugged Division III of the Lackawanna League with many internal changes from last season. “It’s going pretty well considering we have five new starters in the lineup after losing seven seniors from last year, and a new coaching staff,” Pascolini said. “It’s definitely an adjustment. It’s not going so
bad.” Her first year starting for Old Forge has been an exhilarating ride. “It’s been an adjustment, but it’s really exciting,” Pascolini said. “I feel I’ve improved on my ball handling skills since I was a freshman, so starting at point guard and running the plays is an honor.” She understands that she needs to look for her own shot, if only to help free up Tansley in the lane. “A lot of teams double-team her inside, and she’s only 5-foot-6 so they have her guarded pretty well,” Pascolini said. “So to get her the ball, we have to penetrate and shoot more from the outside and just hope that those shots fall.” “When she wants to, she can go and score. She’s our point guard, so she controls the floor for us,” Stacchiotti said. “I look to her for defense; I look to her for passing, and even going to the basket from the point guard position. I look to her to do a lot, and she has been stepping up into that role.” Right now, that means beating a defender off the dribble and getting into the lane to create space and passing lanes to shooters like Kelci Yesnowski and Nicole Tagliaferri. “She has started to look to dribble pen-
etrate more, she doesn’t look to do that as much as she should,” Stacchiotti said. “She has to hit the gaps and dribble penetrate to the basket, then kick it out if she has to.” The first-year head coach has seen Pascolini do that at times, and needs her to seek out some shooting opportunities for herself. “If Nina can get into the lane, the defense has to play her,” Stacchiotti said. “When she gets into the lane, she’s got a nice 5- to 10-foot shot that she pulls up and takes, and she can hit that consistently.” If Pascolini can create chances for herself and her teammates, she will be doing the job any coach wants to see from their point guard, even mild-mannered ones. “She’s very quiet, but she’s a good leader,” Stacchiotti said. “Of the four seniors who are captains, she’s the most vocal one of getting the kids together before practice to do what I want. “She sometimes is timid on the court, and I wish she would be more aggressive because she has the ability to be more aggressive and be a real good ballplayer.” Stacchiotti wants an attacking point guard to cause confusion and doubt into the defense. A win over rival Riverside put that all into perspective. “When everybody hits their outside
shots, we have some kids who can shoot the three, Kelci can hit two or three a game, Nina can hit two or three, Nicole has hit two or three a game, and that takes pressure off Tori inside,” Stacchiotti said. “When they are hitting their outside shots, that’s when we’re at our best. Not just with Nina, but with all the girls. “The second Riverside game, we scored like 38 points in the first half, because the kids came out and were hitting their shots.” Pascolini puts all of her effort into making her team better. “We need to do more movement on our offense. Our guards on the wings contribute to our outside shooting game,” Pascolini said. “We work a lot on that in practice, penetrating and kicking out to the wing, or even looking for Tori to be open down low, so we’ve been working on that a lot. Stacchiotti hopes to see a lot more of that from the Lady Devils. “They’re putting two or three girls on Tori, and she’s still scoring 20 points a game,” Stacchiotti said. “But when the kids are hitting their outside shots and Tori can kick it out to them, it makes it harder for everyone to play us.” Pascolini definitely wants to be a part of that, happy to fit in on the team.
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Night at the Races: The Moosic RedWings will host a Night at the Races from 6-10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Greenwood Hose Co. on Birney Avenue. Tickets are $10 and admission is restricted to those 21 and older. For more information regarding horse and race sponsorships and tickets, email moosicredwings@yahoo. com. Bus Trip: A bus trip to see “Moses” at Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster will be held on Friday, April 10, for the 2:45 p.m. show. Cost is $116 and includes bus seat, driver tip, show ticket, dinner, all tips and taxes. Dinner is at the Shady Maple Smorgasbord following the show. Bus leaves Pittston Plaza at 10:45 a.m. A $58 deposit per person is required with reservations. Balance will be due by Monday, Feb. 16. To make a reservation or to request a flyer on the trip, call 570-603-1915, leave a message if no answer. Trip is being sponsored by the United Methodist Church Pittston Building Fund. Jeans, Christmas Card Collection: The Taylor Community Library, Main Street, is currently collecting used Christmas cards and new and gently used jeans and jackets. Items can be dropped off during operating hours. Call 570-562-1234. Food Collection: The Taylor Community Library is currently collecting food for the area food bank. Any canned, boxed or jarred food item are being accepted. Items may be dropped off at the library during regular business hours. Civil War Roundtable: The Lackawanna Historical Society hosts a Civil War Roundtable the second Tuesday of each month at the Catlin House, 232 Monroe Ave., at 7 p.m. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the Civil War era, 1861-1865. Yearly membership dues are $20 for individuals and $25 for families. Reservations are required. For more information, or to reserve your space, call 570-344-3841 or email lackawannahistory@gmail.com. Coat, Blanket Collection: State Rep. Marty Flynn urges residents to drop off used or gently worn coats and blankets at his district office for his annual winter coat drive to benefit area children and adults. Flynn’s office will collect the coats and blankets during the next several weeks and then donate them to local shelters. “The only thing we ask is that the items
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