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Feeding the hungry Blakely church sets a record for food distribution
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When you have 85 tons of food to give away, it makes for a busy weekend. The United Community Outreach (UCO) Helping Hands food pantry, which has its headquarters at the Peckville Assembly of God Church in Blakely, has seen a large increase in the amounts of food it has received and was able to give away in its weekly distributions. Last Friday, Dec. 28, and Sunday, Dec. 30, the group distributed 170,000 pounds of food to people from the local communities, the largest amount of food and other products the church has ever distributed at one time. More than 500 turkeys, hams and other USDA choice meats, along with fresh produce, paper products, ice cream and more were included in the distributions. The food has been donated by church members, Weinburg Regional Food Bank, Winter Harvest Farms, Proctor and Gamble and other businesses, according to Winnie Patton of United Community Outreach Food Distribution. It is a drive-through distribution: no one needs to get out of cars, which is convenient for the handicapped and senior citizens. “We have been doing [the distributions] for more than 15 years,” Patton said. “We started back when Peckville
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Assembly of God was still on Keystone Ave., with just a closet of food to give out, but the distribution has so many people getting food that it was dangerous to be on a main road. So UCO relocated to a warehouse in Eynon, but after a few years it outgrew that and was causing traffic problems on the roads in Eynon. “At the same time, Peckville Assembly of God relocated to the Scranton-Carbondale Highway in Blakely and built a pavilion which was adequate for storage along. The large parking lot alleviated the traffic problems. As the amount of people being served increased so did the amount of food from Weinburg as well as food from Sam’s Club.” Eventually, the church was able to build a large multi-purpose building and allotted United Community Outreach a portion of it for the food pantry. This was adequate for some time, but freezer space and refrigeration was necessary. In 2017, Moses Taylor Foundation awarded UCO a grant to build a large free-standing cooler/freezer which, with the help of the church, was able to be built on the property close to the multipurpose building warehouse. Through a state grant, United Community Outreach was able to provide for air conditioning and heating in the multipurpose building. This has allowed UCO to be able to store the large amounts of fresh produce such as what was delivered this week. Previously, it would have frozen in the steel building or rotted in the summer months. “We are very appreciative of all of our donors, partners and community
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Volunteers pack up a car with donated food and other products.
who contribute to this great community service, especially the more than 40 volunteers who gave their time weekly to arrange, sort, pack and distribute the food and those who help register the participants,” Patton said. In the future , we are hoping to be able to acquire through monetary donations or grants an awning that would cover the sidewalk along the multipurpose building to protect the food and the volunteers since this is where the food is placed for distribution. There will be another distribution on Friday, Jan. 4, 9 a.m. to noon. United Community Outreach has food
distributions every Friday with registration from 9 a.m. to noon for anyone in Lackawanna County. Proof of residence in Lackawanna County by current driver’s license or paid utility or rent receipts with name and current address is required to register. For family members living in the same household, a copy of a current driver’s license or proof of insurance for minor children is needed. There is no delivery available for the food distribution. Distributions are also conducted after the 11 a.m. service. For more information call 570-489-4961 ext. 114.
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The schedule of liturgical services for the Feast of the Nativity of Christ at St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Mayfield includes: Sunday, Jan. 6: Eve of the Nativity of Christ Matins, 8 a.m.; Divine Liturgy – 9:30 a.m.; Great Complines with Litiya and Matins 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7: Nativity of Our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ, 8:45 a.m. Liturgy 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8: second day of the Nativity. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. Open house at the rectory following Divine Liturgy. Children will visit the nursing homes at 1 p.m. after open house. Carollers will visit homes of parishioners starting at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9: Holy Protomartyr and Archdeacon Stephen (third day of the Nativity); Divine Liturgy 8 a.m.
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The Cottage Hose Co. and William Walker Hose Co. will hold a gun bingo event on Saturday, Jan. 26, at the William Walker headquarters, 803 Penn Ave. in Mayfield. Admission is $50. Tickets are available from members, at the Mayfield borough office, at the door until sold out or by calling 570282-6059. Prizes are: Diamondback DB9SS; Glock G43; Springfield Armory XD-S; Smith and Wesson M and P40; Springfield Armory XDM2.0 service; Beretta PX4 Storm; Walter CCP 9mm; Ruger LC9s; Mossburg Patriot Synthetic w/scope; Smith and Wesson M and P Pro; Remington 597 synthetic; Ruger 3769-moon shine reduced toxic; Smith and Wesson M and P9 Pro; Det-Ton DT Sport M2; Mossberg Patriot synthetic; Mossberg Patriot synthetic w/scope; Glock G42; Glock G36; Glock G33; Ruger LCP Standard; Springfield Armory XD M2 sub compact; Charter Arms Boomer 44spl; Ruger LCR LCRX and two Remington R51 9mms.
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Whitmore Hose Co., 303 Depew Ave., will hold a cabbage roll dinner on Sunday, Jan. 27, from noon until sold out. Tickets Ed Karpovich, Lackawanna County are $10 and are available at the Mayfield treasurer, will sell dog licenses at the Throop Municipal Building (570-876-4391) or Municipal Building, 436 Sanderson St., in from any hose company members. For Throop on Friday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m. to 3:30 delivery within three miles, call 570-876p.m. 3776.
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Lackawanna County dog licenses will be available for purchase at the Mayfield Municpal Building, 739 Penn Ave. on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cost for un-neutered or un-spayed dogs is $8.50. The cost for neutered and spayed dogs is $6.50. For seniors, the cost is $6.50 and $4.50. All dogs three months and older must be licensed.
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Whitmore Hose Co., 303 Depew Ave. in Mayfield will meet Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 7:30 p.m. Dave Utter will preside.
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Mayfield Hose Co. No. 1, 900 Maple St. in Mayfield, will meet Saturday, Jan. 12, at 8 p.m. Tom Holland will preside.
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Saint Cyril’s and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church of Olyphant donated Christmas decorations to the United Neighborhood of Scranton. On Dec. 19, the parishioners presented Christmas decorations from their recent annual rummage sale. The decorations were accepted by Gus Fahey and Marie Lopez of the Neighborhood association. Christmas trees, ornaments, assorted decorations, wreaths and stuffed animals were accepted by the volunteers at the center. From left, in front: Eunice Smith. Second row: Fahey, Michelene Davis, John Popish, Lopez and Lauren Telep.
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ovely day for a Guinness. Popular all year round, the dry Irish stout is particularly sought after in the colder months. I t ’s t h e p o u r t h a t makes the drink, with a healthy head of foam resting gently on top of the dark liquid. Not everyone drinks, though. What if you could find that same warm, comforting feeling of a tall pour in a dessert? Tip a glass to Dean Hesser and his Guinness Cake recipe. The president of his family’s business, Tom Hesser Dealerships, has made the cake for years. It’s a hit at family parties and get-togethers with friends. “It’s definitely my most-requested item to bring,” Hesser said during a recent afternoon in the Clarks Summit home he shares with his wife, Leslie. “It’s a simple, simple recipe. It’s all about good ingredients. That’s the key.” During the holidays, Local Flavor gives back, and Hesser donated the g rocery gift card he received for his recipe to Ronald McDonald House of Scranton. Hesser got the Guinness Cake recipe from Nisella Lawson’s contribution to “The Ultimate New York Times Cookbook,” which was written by his sister, Amanda, a food writer and for-
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mer New York Times Magazine food editor. Hesser liked the recipe but decided to make some changes, including swapping out the dessert’s namesake beer for Samuel Smith’s Organic Chocolate Stout. “I think it gives it just that little bit more flavor,” he said, adding he also made a revision by including a bit of the stout in the frosting. “Sometimes we put a lot of icing on it. That’s how my kids (daught e r s , R i l e y, 1 9 , a n d Reghan, 16) like it.” He also advised bakers to use a specific brand of cocoa powder, Scharffen Berger Natural Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, for the distinct taste. All ingredients should be at room temperature, which makes all the difference, Hesser said. T h e f i n i s h e d c a ke should be nice and moist, he added. After checking that a toothpick inserted into the
cake comes out clean, bakers should remove the cake from the oven, at about 43 minutes. “You don’t want to bake that too long,” he said. “It should be done baking, but if you take it out at just the right moment and then you let it sit and frost the top of it, there’s nothing like it.” From the gooey yet solid consistency of the cake to the sweet icing with just the right amount of bitter ness from the beer, Guinness Cake was the perfect send-off of Local Flavor’s delicious 2018. Hesser comes from a long line of great cooks. Grandmother Helen — who is 102 — is skilled in the kitchen, as is Hesser’s mom, Judy, who had dinner on the table every night when dad, t h e l a t e To m , c a m e home from work. When the Hesser kids were a little older, she got a job outside the home, and they had to learn how to cook and bake for themselves. Like his siblings, it’s something that’s stayed with Hesser throughout his whole life. “You put on some music, pour a drink and just cook or bake,” he said. “That’s the perfect day.” Contact the writer: gmazur@timesshamrock. com; 570-348-9127; @gmazurtt on twitter
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Clarks Summit resident and Tom Hesser Dealerships president Dean Hesser, whose Guinness Cake won this week’s Local Flavor gives back recipe contest, donated his grocery gift card to Ronald McDonald House of Scranton.
Dean Hesser’s Guinness Cake For the cake: 1 1/4 cups Samuel Smith’s Organic Chocolate Stout 1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter 3/4 cup Scharffen Berger Natural Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
heat oven to 3500. Butter a 9-inch springform pan and line with parchment paper. in a large saucepan, combine stout and butter. Place over medium-low heat until butter melts, then remove from heat. add cocoa powder and sugar. Whisk to blend. in a small bowl, combine sour cream, eggs and vanilla. mix well. add to stout mixture, whisking. add flour and baking soda. Whisk again until smooth. Pour into buttered pan and bake until risen and firm for about 43 minutes. test with a toothpick to make sure it’s moist but not wet. Place pan on a wire rack and let cool completely in pan. For the frosting: 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar 8 ounces cream cheese
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The Lakeland Scott Campus students of the month for December are, from left, front row: Kate Basalyga, Ava Owens, Clare Reckless, Landon Short, Karli Davis, William Carr, Annaleigh Otto and Jeffery Davison. Middle row: Emily Rogan, Keelan Pavelski, Ashton Petrilak, Chloe Solomon and Avery Michael. Back row: Alexandra Petrucci, Reagan Kearney, Gavin Roberts, Nora Crambo, Evan Berlinski and Harley DeCresenza. Peyton Naniewicz was also on the list.
area c hu r ch se rv ic es all saints OrthOdOx, 211 Willow Ave., Olyphant. Great Vespers Saturday 4 p.m. Divine Liturgy Sunday 9:30 a.m. Parish rectory 570-489-0942. Church Hall 570-4895591. Leave message at either number as there is currently no assigned pastor. Blakely Baptist, 1748 Main St. in Blakely. Sunday Service 10 a.m. Dr. William Duke is pastor. 570-489-7423 Blakely primitive methOdist, 313 First St., Blakely.
Sunday school 9 a.m. Traditional Sunday service 10 a.m.; children’s church is available at the 10 a.m. service. Rev. Dale Murrell is pastor. 570-489-3033. Blakely P.M. Church on Facebook.
Blessed sacrament parish, (Roman Catholic) 215 Rebecca St., Throop. Saturday Mass at 5:30 p.m.; Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. Monsignor Michael J. Delaney is pastor. 570-489-1963. Bradley memOrial united methOdist, 106 Lincoln
St., Dickson City. Sunday service 9 a.m. David A. Repenning is pastor. pastor@peckvilleumc.org; 570-489-5875.
christ episcOpal, 700 Delaware St., Forest City. Holy
Eucharist celebrated Sundays at 9 a.m. Sunday school for children ages 5-12 at 9 a.m. christchurchforestcity.com 570785-3425.
christ the king parish, (Roman Catholic). Saturday Mass: 7:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas, 411 Church St., Archbald. Sunday Mass: 7 a.m., 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. at St. Thomas; 8:30 a.m. at St. Mary of Czestochowa, 417 Main St., Eynon. Weekday Masses: 7:15 a.m. and noon Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at St. Thomas. Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays 7:15 and noon at St. Mary. Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. at St, Mary. Confessions: daily before Mass, Saturdays 3:30 p.m. at St. Thomas, Thursdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Mary. Rev. Paul Fontanella is pastor. 570-876-1701.
practice Mondays 7 p.m.; Robert Vigil is pastor. 570-383-0330.
net. OLMC.weconnect.com. 570-282-5172..
finch hill Baptist, 404 Route 106, Greenfield Township. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Sunday service 11 a.m. Pastor Joseph LaCava 570-282-7062.
parker hill cOmmunity, 933 Scranton-Carbondale Highway, Dickson City. Saturday worship at 6 p.m. Sunday worship at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. Children’s ministries (birth to grade five at all services). Middle school (grades six to eight) and high school (grades nine to twelve) meet Wednesdays at 7 p.m. For more information visit parkerhill.org, e-mail parkerhill@parkerhill.org or call 570-341-8383.
first presByterian, 325 Third Ave., Jessup. Sunday service 10 a.m. 570-489-8893. first presByterian Of carBOndale, 76 Salem Ave.,
Carbondale. Sunday service 10:30 a.m. 570-282-4611.
first united methOdist Of carBOndale, 20 N.
Church St., Carbondale. Sunday services 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school at 9 a.m. Rev. Donald Perry is pastor. 570-282-5740. Pastor’s phone: 570-766-9558. Email: 1stunitedmethodistcarbondale@gmail.com.
first united methOdist,
520 Washington Ave., Jermyn. Sunday service 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:45 a.m. Linda Eckersley is pastor. 570-876-0392.
first united presByterian Of lackawanna valley,
1557 Main St., Peckville. Sunday school 9 a.m. Sunday service 10 a.m. Bell choir Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. firstup.org. 570489-4682.
grace BiBle church, 130 University Drive, Dunmore. Sunday service at 10 a.m. 570-342-5651. gracebiblepa.com. hOly crOss parish, (Roman Catholic) Olyphant. Saturday vigil Mass 4 p.m.; Sunday Mass 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession: Saturday before the Vigil Mass at St. Patrick, 200 Delaware Ave. Monsignor Michael J. Delaney is pastor. 570489-0752. hOly ghOst Byzantine cathOlic, 313 First Ave., Jessup. Holy mystery of penance (confessions) Saturday 3-3:25 p.m. Divine Liturgy Saturday, 4 p.m. Divine Liturgy Sunday, 9 a.m. 570-489-2353. holyghostjessup.weebly.com.
cliffOrd Baptist church, 519 Church St., Clifford.
hOly trinity pOlish natiOnal cathOlic, 619 Center St., Throop. Sunday Mass in English 10 a.m. Very Rev. William Chromey is pastor. 570-489-0172.
cliffOrd united methOdist church, 34 Main St.,
Jermyn primitive methOdist, 763 Jefferson Ave., Jermyn. Sunday worship 10 a.m.; Sunday school 11:15 a.m. Call for mid-week prayer and Bible study time. Rev. Allan Rupert is pastor. 570-876-4511.
Sunday service 10 a.m. 570-222-4701. Bonnie Resseguie (570222-3809) is pastor. Clifford. Sunday service 11 a.m.; Sunday school is during worship. Pat Hanley is pastor. 570-222-3331.
cOmmunity BiBle, 1700 Heart Lake Road in Scott Township. Sunday worship, 10:30 a.m. Music ministry practice, Sunday at 9:45 a.m. Women’s group: Thursdays at 11 a.m. Pastor Jay Best. 570-254-6467. facebook.com/ cbcgreenfieldtwp.pa cOvenant refOrmed, 47 S. Church St., Carbondale. Sunday worship 9:30 and 11 a.m. Fellowship brunch at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Richar Miller is pastor. 570-282-6400. info@ covenantrc.org covenantrc.org dicksOn city assemBly Of gOd, 1015 Commerce
Blvd., Park Center Plaza, Dickson City. Sunday services 10 a.m. Kidztown 10 a.m. Sunday. Digging Deeper Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. Thirsty? Youth (grades 7-12) 6-8:30 p.m. Rev. James Dinger is senior pastor. dcassembly.net. 570-489-8321.
dicksOn city primitive methOdist, 516 Jackson St.,
Dickson City. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday service at 11 a.m. 570-489-3452.
dicksOn city visitatiOn Of the Blessed virgin mary, (Roman Catholic), 619 Dundaff St., Dickson City. Weekday Mass 7:30; Saturday Mass 8 a.m. Saturday vigil 4 p.m.; Sunday Mass 8 and 10:30 a.m. Monsignor Patrick J. Pratico is pastor. 570-489-2091.
faith Baptist, 545 Keystone Ave., Peckville. Sunday service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; inspiration service noon; Bible study and youth group Wednesdays 7 p.m. Choir
lenOxville united methOdist, 4842 Route 374 Lenoxville. Sunday service: 10 a.m. Pat Hanley is pastor. 570222-3331. the lighthOuse wOrship center, (formerly The Gathering Christian Center), at First United Methodist of Carbondale, 20 N. Main St. in Carbondale. Worship service Sundays at noon. Children Sunday school during service. Bible studies on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Prayer service Fridays at 6 p.m. 570-497-9229.
peckville assemBly Of gOd, 3364 Scranton/ Carbondale Highway, Blakely. Sunday worship services at 9 and 11 a.m. Worship and youth services 7 p.m. Wednesday. Nursery and “Kidz Street” available at all services. Rev. Terry Drost is lead pastor. 570-489-4961. peckvilleassembly.com. peckville united methOdist, 732 Main St., Peckville. Sunday worship 11 a.m. Rev. David Repenning is pastor. peckvilleumc.org. 570-489-0713 or 570-383-1035. presByterian Of dunmOre,
137 Chestnut St., Dunmore. Sunday service 10:30 a.m.; coffee hour and fellowship following service; Sunday school 9:30 a.m. 570-3436807. dunmorepresby.org.
Queen Of angels parish, (Roman Catholic) Jessup. Masses Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at St. Michael, 320 First Ave. Parish office is at 605 Church St., Jessup. Rev. Gerard M. McGlone is pastor. 570-489-2252. rescue & restOre church, 125 Lackawanna Ave., Olyphant. Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study and Sunday service at 6 p.m.; child services/care is available. On the last Thursday of the month the church will offer a free community meal at 5:30 p.m. Rev. Jack Munley is pastor. sacred heart Of Jesus, (Roman Catholic) 1101 Willow St., Peckville. Saturday Mass at 4 p.m.; Reconcilation 3:15-3:45 p.m. (other times by appointment), Sundays 8 and 10 a.m. Weekday masses are at 12:10 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and at 7 a.m. Wednesday and Friday. Rev. Andrew Kurovsky is pastor. 570-383-3244. sacred hearts Of Jesus and mary, (Roman Catholic) 624 Madison Ave., Jermyn. Sacrament of Penance Saturdays, 3:15 p.m., weekdays at 8 a.m. Vigil Saturdays 4 p.m. Liturgy Sundays 8 and 10:30 a.m.; weekdays 8 a.m. CCD Sundays 9:1510:20 a.m. 570-876-1061. ss. cyril and methOdius ukrainian cathOlic,
135 River St., Olyphant. Liturgy Saturday (English) 4 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. (Slavonic responses sung by church choir) and 11:30 a.m. (English); weekday Liturgy (Monday through Saturday) 8 a.m.; holy days Liturgy 9 a.m.; confessions are heard Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Rev. Nestor Iwasiw is pastor. stcyrils.weconnect.com. 570-291-4451.
mOntdale united methOdist, 961 Lakeland Drive,
ss. James and geOrge episcOpal, 398 Washington Ave., Jermyn. All baptized Christians are welcome to celebrate the Holy Eucharist Sunday at 10 a.m. Sunday school is at 10 a.m. Ron Fowler is senior warden. 570-876-4896.
mOunt Bethel Baptist, 1341 Layton Road, Justus.
ss. peter and paul greek cathOlic, 47 Rittenhouse St., Simpson. Sunday Liturgy 8 a.m. Rev. Myron Myronyuk is pastor. 570-342-7023.
nOrth valley Baptist, meeting in the Lackawanna
st. adalBert pOlish natiOnal cathOlic, 515 Mary St., Dickson City. Sunday Masses 9 a.m. Very Rev. William Chromey is pastor. 570-489-0172.
Scott Township. Sunday school 10 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. Linda Eckersley is pastor. 570-254-6319. Pastor: 570-5632371, email lkrle@expix.net. Sunday worship service at 9:30 a.m. followed by Sunday school. Rev. Donald Hasselman is pastor. 570-587-5841.
Heritage Valley Center, 1300 Old Plank Road, Mayfield. Sunday service 10:30 a.m.; children’s church and nursery provided. Scott McGrady is pastor. 570-282-2413.
Our lady Of mt. carmel, (Roman Catholic), 15 Fallbrook St., Carbondale. Masses Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 11:15 a.m. Confessions Saturday 5 p.m. Weekday Mass Tuesday, Thursday at 8 a.m. CCD classes and RCIA meet September-May. Rev. James A. Price is pastor. OLMC@echoes.
st. Basil the great OrthOdOx, 9 Lord Ave., Simpson. Saturday: Vespers 4 p.m. Sunday: Divine Liturgy 10:30 a.m. (Feast days: 9: a.m.). Rev. Jason Franchak is pastor. 570-2824052. st. Basil the great russian OrthOdOx, 33 Midland St., Simpson. Saturday: Vespers 6 p.m. Sunday: Matins 8 JANUARY 4, 2019
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a.m.; Divine Liturgy 10 a.m. Sundays from June through September: Matins 8 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. Very Rev. Mitred Archpriest David J. Hritcko is pastor. 570-282-2314.
st. James episcOpal church, 2050 Rte. 247 in Dundaff, is open for the summer season. Sunday services at 11 a.m. Pastor is Rev. Peter Pearson. st. JOhn the Baptist russian OrthOdOx, 378 Lyon Street, off Route 247 in Dundaff. Divine Liturgy: 8:30 a.m. Rev. Jason Franchak. 570-280-5978.
st. JOhn russian OrthOdOx, 700 Hill St., Mayfield. Saturday confessions 3:30 p.m.; Vespers 4 p.m.; Sunday Matins 8 a.m.; Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.; eve of feast days 6:30 p.m.; confessions heard before services. Feast day Liturgies 9:30 a.m.; they can be heard on WTRW-FM (94.3). Very Rev. Mitred Archpriest John D. Sorochka is pastor. 570-876-0730.. st. JOhn the Baptist OrthOdOx, off Route 247, Dundaff. Divine Liturgy Sunday 8:30 a.m. Rev. Jason Franchak. 570-280-5978. st. JOhn vianney parish, (Roman Catholic). Masses Saturday 5 p.m., Sunday 8 and 11 a.m. at Corpus Christi, 704 Montdale Road, Montdale. Mass Sunday 9:30 a.m. at St. Pius, Route 106, Royal. Confession Saturday, 4:15 at Corpus Christi; Sunday, 9:10 a.m. at St. Pius. Rev. Michael J. Kirwin is pastor. 570-254-9502. st. luke evangelical lutheran, Main and Bank Streets, Archbald. Sunday service 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school 10:30 a.m. 570-876-4612. st. mary’s greek OrthOdOx, 522 Main St., Dickson City. Summer hours: Sunday Divine Liturgy 8 a.m. Sundays through Oct. 7. Rev. Alexei Kalyuzhnyi is pastor. 570-9033612. st. michael’s OrthOdOx, 308 Walnut St., Jermyn. Saturday Great Vespers, 6:30 p.m.; Sunday Matins, 8 a.m.; Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. Very Rev. John Kowalczyk is pastor. stmichaeljermyn.org. 570-876-1241. st. nichOlas OrthOdOx, 600 E. Lackawanna Ave., Olyphant. Saturday Vespers 4 p.m.; Sunday Divine Liturgy 9 a.m. Holy Days: Vespers 6 p.m.; Divine Liturgy 9 a.m. Very Rev. Vladimir Fetcho is pastor. 570-489-3891. st. rOse Of lima parish, (Roman Catholic), 6 N. Church St., Carbondale. St. Masses Saturday 4 p.m. at St. Rose; Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at St. Rose; Confessions Saturday 3:15 p.m. at St. Rose. Weekday Masses Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8 a.m. at St. Rose; 12:10 p.m. Wednesday at St. Michael, 46 Midland St., Simpson. CCD classes and RCIA meet September–May. Rev. James A. Price, is pastor. strose@echoes.net. strosecarbondale.weconnect. com. 570-282-2991.. st. stephen evangelical lutheran, 25 Hillcrest Dr., Dickson City. Sunday service at 11:30 a.m. Rev. Peter Henftling is interim pastor. 570-489-2462. thrOOp united methOdist, 136 Charles St., Throop. Sunday service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Dave Hinkley pastor. 570-3830505. tOmpkinsville united methOdist, 1448 Heart Lake Road, Scott Township. Sunday worship 9 a.m. Sunday school for adults and children 10:30 a.m. Beth Taylor is pastor. 570760-8234. trinity episcOpal, 58 River St., Carbondale. Holy Eucharist celebrated Sundays 11 a.m.; Sunday school 11 a.m. Sunday school for children 5-12 11 a.m. All baptized Christians are welcome to share in the Eucharist Sundays at 11 a.m. 570282-3620. THE VALLEY ADVANTAGE
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Community Calendar Pierogie Sale: All Saints Orthodox Church,
first Monday of each month (next distribution Jan. 7), 2-4 p.m. The church also has a clothing 211 Willow Ave. in Olyphant, sells frozen distribution on the first Friday of each month pierogies Fridays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., and (next distribution Dec. 7) 2-4 p.m. The church is Sundays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Price is $6.50 per dozen. Call 570-383-0785 or 570-489-5591 for in need of clothing, especially winter clothing. more information. lionS Meeting: The Blakely-Peckville Lions Club will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 8, at the WilBenefit Dinner ScheDuleD: Donations of liam Hopkins American Legion Post No. 570 at gift cards, raffle items, desserts and monetary donations will be collected for Michael Passeri, 7:30 p.m. in Blakely. New members are always welcome. President Bill Tarby will preside. who has been diagnosed with squamous cell
carcinoma of the lung. There will be a pasta dinner, raffle and karaoke event to be held Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Italian-American Club (IAC), 101 N. Garfield Ave. in Olyphant. Dinner will be 4-8 p.m.; Marilyn Kennedy will be the deejay for the karaoke 7-10 p.m. Call ahead and your tickets will be waiting at the door. You can drop off raffle items at the IAC any day or call 570-383-9552 or 505-250-9740.
fooD/clothing DiStriBution: Rescue & Restore Church, 125 Lackawanna Ave. in Olyphant, now offers food distribution on the
Bingo night: Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Church, 624 Madison Ave. in Jermyn, holds bingo on the first and third Wednesdays of each month (next bingo night: Jan. 16). Doors open at 5 p.m., early bird games begin at 6 p.m. and regular games begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. The evening includes homemade foods such as chili, pierogies, soups and desserts, along with specialty games, refreshments, door prizes and a progressive jackpot worth at least $1,000 (if not awarded, there will be a consolation prize of $500). Call
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570-876-1061 for more information. • A food pantry will be held on the last Wednesday of the month (next pantry: Jan. 30) from 11 a.m. to noon at the church. Call 570-876-4896 for more information.
Feb. 6) at 6 p.m. Registration is required and may be done in person at the library, where the current month’s cookbook is available for viewing. For more information, call 570-4891765 or visit the library’s Facebook page.
coMMunity lunch: The free community lunch will be served at the Red Door Cafe at the Peckville United Methodist Church, 732 Main St., on the fourth Saturday of each month, (next meal is on Jan. 26, noon to 1 p.m.).
State iSSueS: A representative for state Rep. Kevin Haggerty’s office will be available at the Throop Civic Center, 500 Sanderson St., on the first Wednesday of the month from 9-10 a.m. (Next visit is Feb. 6).
Senior health Monitoring: In partnership with the Lackawanna County Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Area Agency on are being accepted along with applications for memorial bricks for the Olyphant Borough Aging, the United Way of Lackawanna and Freedom Fighter Memorial, a tribute to the Wayne Counties is offering free remote health modern day soldier. This 6-and-a-half-foot monitoring for Lackawanna County residents age stainless steel soldier will stand near the center 60 and older in Carbondale and Scott Township. of town in honor of all military who served from Remote Older Adult Monitoring (ROAM) Desert Storm to present day. Applications for is a voluntary, weekly program that monitors bricks can be picked up at the borough building. vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, blood Donations can be sent to the Olyphant Borough oxygen and weight for area seniors at no cost Freedom Fighter, 113 Willow Ave. Olyphant, between visits with their physician. Trained PA 18447. You can also follow the progress on telehealth technicians from area colleges and Facebook at “Olyphant Borough Freedom Fighter.” universities use non-invasive, FDA-approved Call 570-892-0378 for more information. medical devices to obtain and track senior’s vital signs. The readings are transmitted to church outreach: St. James-George a nurse from the Lackawanna County Area Episcopal Church, 398 Washington Ave. in Agency on Aging who will contact the senior at Jermyn, will hold its free community meal on the first sign of an alert. the last Saturday of the month (Jan. 26), 11:30 ROAM is offered for free on Mondays a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The church also has a food at the Scott Township Municipal Building pantry which is open on the last Wednesday of (1038 Montdale Road in Scott Township) the month JaN. 30), 11 a.m. to noon. from 1-2:30 p.m.; and on Wednesdays at the Carbondale South High Rise (60 S. Main cookBook cluB: The Valley Community St.) from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more Library, 739 River St. in Peckville, has a information, call 570-343-1267 ext. 239 or cookbook club, which meets on the first visit uwlc.net/roam. Wednesday of each month (next meeting freeDoM fighter MonuMent: Donations
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Walkercise 11 a.m.-noon Barre 5:30-6:15 p.m. At the Dickson City Civic Center, Cardio step 6:15-7 p.m. 935 Albert St. Core yoga 7-8 p.m. • Senior Fitness: Betsy’s low-impact Run club 7-8 p.m. fitness class for seniors on Tuesdays Thursdays and Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. Classes are Y-cycle 6:15-7 a.m. free for Dickson City residents. NonH2o 9:30-10:15 a.m. residents may join for a $10 annual fee. Silver sneakers 10-11 a.m. • Betsy’s Boot Camp: fitness classes Zumba gold 11-11:45 a.m. combine cardio, step, kickboxing Water fitness 1-1:45 p.m. and weight training to help you Zumba 5-6 p.m. reach your fitness goals. Classes run Zumba toning 6:15-7:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:15-7:15 Fridays p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays, Aqua jog 9:30-10:15 a.m. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Core fitness 10-10:45 a.m. Call 570-383.1813 for more Walkercise 11 a.m.-noon information on any of these programs. Saturdays Zumba 9-10 a.m. POOL SCHEDULE A lap lane is open the entire time the At the Greater Carbondale YMCA, 82 pool is open, excluding private parties. N. Main St., Carbondale: Mondays Swim lessons: The next session of Lap swim 7-8:30 a.m. eight-week progressive swimming lessons Open swim 8:30-9:30 a.m. will be on Saturday mornings or Monday Aqua jog 9:30-10:15 a.m. or Wednesday evenings beginning Jan. 5. Lap lane 10:30-noon Call for times and pricing. Open swim noon-1 p.m. Lifeguard certification: The Open swim with slide/shroom Greater Carbondale YMCA is holding a 3:30-5 p.m. week-long lifeguard certification course Aqua jog 6:30-7:15 p.m. starting on Monday, Jan. 7, 4:30-8:30 Open swim 7:15-8:30 p.m. p.m. Participants need to be at least 15 Tuesdays years old, pass a pre-test on the first day Lap swim 7-8:30 a.m. and attend all the afternoon trainings. Open swim 8:30-9:30 a.m. Please call the YMCA for pricing and to H2o (weight train/cardio) pre-register. 9:30-10:15 a.m. FITNESS CLASSES Lap lane 10:30-noon Mondays Open swim noon-1 p.m. Aqua jog 9:30-10:15 a.m. Aqua jog 1-1:45 p.m. Core fitness 10-10:45 a.m. Open swim 4-7 p.m. Walkercise 11 a.m.-noon Aqua jog 7:15-8 p.m. Cardio step 5-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays R.I.P.P.E.D 5:30-6:30 p.m. Lap swim 7-8:30 a.m. Yoga 6:30-7:30 p.m. Open swim 8:30-9:30 a.m. Aqua jog 6:30-7:15 p.m. Aqua jog 9:30-10:15 a.m. Run club 7-8 p.m. Lap lane 10:30-noon Tuesdays Open swim noon-1 p.m. Y-cycle 6:15-7 a.m. Open swim 5-8 p.m. H2o 9:30-10:15 a.m. Thursdays Silver sneakers 10-11 a.m. Lap swim 7-8:30 a.m. Zumba gold 11-11:45 a.m. Open swim 8:30-9:30 a.m. Water fitness 1-1:45 p.m. H2o (weight train/cardio) Zumba 5-6 p.m. 9:30-10:15 a.m. Y-cycle 6-6:45 p.m. Lap lane 10:30-noon Water fitness 7:15-8 p.m. Open swim noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays Aqua jog 1-1:45 p.m. Aqua jog 9:30-10:15 a.m. Open swim 4 to 8 p.m. Chair yoga 10:30-11 a.m. Fridays
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Lap swim 7-8:30 a.m. Open swim 8:30-9:30 a.m. Aqua jog 9:30-10:15 a.m. Lap lane 10:30-noon Open swim noon-1 p.m. Open swim with slide and mushroom 5-7 p.m. Saturdays Open swim with slide and mushroom noon-2 p.m. Sundays Open swim 1-2 p.m.
Nearme Yoga
Nearme Yoga, 110 Terrance Drive in Peckville, offers a variety of yoga classes including all-level vinyasa, kids yoga for all ages, mom and me, happy hour, candlelight flow, beginner “the basics” yoga, restorative yoga and many workshops and events. In addition to yoga, there are barre classes and massage by appointment. Nearme yoga also has a small boutique store that has much more than yoga products. For more information, call 570-840-3220.
Racqueteers
At the Racqueteers Health/Fitness Club, 603 Scranton-Carbondale Highway, Mayfield: Sundays 9:30 a.m. Yoga Mondays 5:30 p.m. Total Body Toning 6:30 p.m. Cycling Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. Gentle yoga 5:30 p.m. Power toning 6:30 p.m. Cycling Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. Power toning Thursdays 9:30 a.m. Stretch and Tone 5:30 p.m. Kickboxing Saturdays 8:30 a.m. RIPPED Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9:30 a.m. Silver Classic Tuesdays & Thursdays 7 p.m. Fit fusion For more information, call 570-8765432 or visit racqueteersfitnessandhealth. com.
Throop Civic Center
Throop Civic Center, 500 Sanderson
St., hosts aerobics classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. Low-impact aerobics classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to noon. Call 570-383-7906 for more information.
Quest Studio
Quest Studio, 419 Church St. in Jessup, is a specialty fitness studio and wellness center. For more information, call 570-815-4655 or visit myqueststudio.com Mondays 9 a.m. Kickboxing 5:30 p.m. Yoga 6:45 p.m. Barre Tuesdays 6 a.m. Rise & grind circuit 9 a.m. Flex appeal strength training 4:30 p.m. Quest kids fitness class 6 p.m. Piloxing Wednesdays 6 a.m. Rise & Grind 9 a.m. Total Body BOSU 4:30 p.m. Quest kids fitness class 5:30 p.m. Yoga Thursdays 6 a.m. Flex and Flow — strengh training and yoga fusion 9 a.m. Total Body BOSU 5:30 p.m. SoulFuel Fridays 9 a.m. Yoga 4:30 p.m. GRIT Circuit Saturdays 9 a.m. Piloxing 10 a.m. Yoga Sundays 10 a.m. YogaFitlates For special events, visit myqueststudio.com.
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Bowling Scores Valley Lanes Dec. 15 Seventh- through 12th-Grade Mixed: Strike Out won four points. Royal Pins won 2.5 points. Split Happens and Team Me won two points. Phanthom Strikers won 1.5 points. The individual female high series was bowled by Aniesa Dragwa with a 517 while the individual female high game was 199 bowled by Taylor Warring. The individual male high series was bowled by Adam Blake with a 549. He also had the individual male high game with a 191. Other scores were: Karlee Warring 105-115112-332, Jenna Eldred 117-112-302, Taylor Warring 150-108-457, Logan Fuga 159-160-121-440, Jaidan Rosar 175-175-170-520, Aniesa Dragwa 178-174-165, Nick DeCandis 110-134, Cole DeCandis 155-152-159-466, Adam Blake 178-180, Anthony DiBlasi 179-159-154-492, Nathan Gallup 144-122-364, Mike Danylak 110-126-134-370, Alexis Koch 112, Erika Hollis 112-159-369 and Matt Tomaine 152-129-157-438. Third- through Sixth-Grade Mixed: Pinguins won three points. Cookies won two points. The “4” Stooges and Dark Knights won 1.5 points. The individual female high series was bowled by Zoey Zimorowicz with a 399. She also had the individual female high game with a 182. The individual male high series was bowled by Aidan Dragwa with a 406, while the individual male high game was 175 bowled by Jayden Dombrowski. Other scores were: Madison Colazzo 65-71-178, Collin Hollis 100-119-299, Logan VanLeuven 7878, Aaron Dragwa 99-84-126-309, Connor Sansky 135-129-362, Aidan Dragwa 125-128-153, Noah Pittsman 61, Lliam Hepplewhite 89-115-273, Joshua Bivins 110-74, Zoey Zimorowicz 120, Alex DeCandis 102-113-284, Kaden Zimorowicz 130137-106-373 and Jayden Dombrowski 112-382. 10:00 Bumper Mixed: Thunder & Lightning, Strikes ‘R Us, Bowling Stones and Team Rooster won two points. The individual female high series was bowled by Sophia Minor with a 172. She also had the the individual female high game with a 87. The individual male high series was bowled by Athan Dragwa with a 209, while the individual male high game was 110 bowled by Mathew Danylak. Other scores were: Memphis Weirsky 69-82151, Wyatt Weirsky 82-75-157, Julie DeCandis 6689-146, Kaleb Zawisky 83-101-184, Lila Gigliotti 59-60-119, Johnny Gigliotti 62-65-127, Sophia Minor 85, Mercede Noldy 62-69-131, A.J. Kearney 75-71-146, Elias Winowich 59-53-112 and Nolan McEathron 89-105-194. Dec. 18 Senior Citizen Mixed: Luv-a-bowls won four points. Used Parts, Jay Birds and The 4-Amigos won three points. Double Trouble and Spare Parts won two points. Cracker Jacks, Gravity Rail Road and Split Happens won one point. The individual female high series was bowled by Lori Eshelman with a 506 while the individual female high game was 196 bowled by Shirley Green. The individual male high series was bowled by Hal
Walshaw with a 558. He also had the individual male high game with 205. Other scores were: Thelma Lowry 109-106-310, Betty Carachilo 133-137-368, Rose Nichols 100147-117-362, Hal Walshaw 171-182, Toni Strada 111, Marge Burrell 119-141-133-393, George Ulan Ed Mesisca 157-158-146-461, Angie Atkinson 111-117-123-351, Caroline Lynch 137-101-158396, Mable Kane 170-135-141-446, Jay Santos 166-158-164-488, Lois Salansky 129-128-131-388, Georgeann Calabro 137-164-113-414, Lori Eshelman 147-173-186, Nancy Rinaldi 160-135-132427, Dorothy Whitman 150-122-131-402, Mary Ann Debish 153-123-138-414, Joe Rinaldi 143180-159-482, Jo Davis 110-123-169-402, Helen Swan 144-119-110-373, Cindy Urbas 125-156136-417, Andy Notchick 133-171-159-463, Lillian Leo 111-100-138-349, Dolores Smey 111, Tony Zedar 167-145-133-445, Ralph Hoyle 161-170-148479, Barbara Case 127-124-166-417, Shirley Green 140-167-503, Tom Kozlik 154-178-138-470, Helen Zedar 114-173-114-401, Frank Corio 118-155-122395, Matt Leonard 175-190-158-523, Pat Swetter 116-149-115-380 and Jeri Watson 118-132-128378. Dec. 20 Kellogg/Feel Good Motors Classic: Speakeasy and Loyalty Barber Shop won nine points. Feel Good Motors, Shirley’s, The “3” Deuces and Scrogg’s won seven points. Girt, Kellogg’s, Magdon Music and Pasquale’s won two points. The individual male high series was bowled by Pat McDonough with a 781 while the individual male high game was 300 bowled by Rob Reed. Other scores were: T.J. Lyon 234-203-604, Joe Sutton 223-601, Dave Carroll 216-247-203666, Joe Caloger 256-248-231-735, Pete Rambone 235-214-607, Phil Jones 224-249-201-674, Paul Magnotta 244-224-648, Adam Grabowski 235235-662, Derek Benson 204-245-619, Joey Decker 205, Joey Walker 244-246-257-747, Tom Unovitch 257-219-673, Ed Slick 232-227-213-672, Rob Reed 210-239-749, Brian Cowley 203, Joe Minor 232218-221-671, Joe Fassari 206-209, Jon McDonough 219-232-257-708, Tim Bilski 279-225-204-708, Bobby Johnson 259-256-235-750, Rob Tuttle 204200, Matt Magdon 217-256-669, Brad Kellogg 227-205-214-646, Pat McDonough 155-178-148, William Hebner 204-279-224-707, Jeff O’Malia 2148-214-652, Tony Curtis 202-268-205-675, Billy Rosengrant 232-269-206-707, John Holevinski 221, Eric Dixon 221, Harvey Kellogg 212-227-223662 and Jack Dunback 254-254-227-735. Idle Hour Lanes Dec. 14 Waldo’s Tavern: Francis Pettis 588, Ron Pettis 203-580, Steve Loss 214-545, Randy Fox 209538, Daria Pettis 521, Devan Sieban 503, Gloria Pettis 498, Butch Herne 493, Randy Gillette 461, Melissa Franco 454, James Loss 452 and Roger Franco 451. Dec. 16 Have It All Youth/Adult: Mike Bidwell 272, Mary Melnikoff 200, Haydon Snyder 77, Mike
Snyder 357, Lynzi Bidwell 191 and Erin Wanick 184. Angels won three points. AC Club: Steven Johnson 290-635, Stanley Syryla 216-599, Chris Leschak 200-546, Paul Carey 544, David Leschak 206-540, Mary Colleen Wallo 491, Amber Syryla 489, Joe Gillette 482, Pete Czulada 458 and Mike Snyder 455. Three Ps and Deuces Wild won four points. Sunday Night Mixed: Bruce Angerson 256-681, Jason Beck 244-680, Frank Jaskulski 263-651, Brandon Stachnick 227-645, Jim Bingham 207-614, Linda Beck 223-610, Darlene Harris 204-601, Anthony Campbell 202-584, Brandon Crossley 235581, Quinn Speckhardt 538, Roxy Kovalchik 537, Steve Teaman 227-536, Keith Griffiths Jr 519, Kyle Kroptavich 497, Ken Kester 485, Marty Speckhardt 206-481, Patty Jaskulski 479, Corey Venosh 474, Donna Cole 470, Bill Chupko 468 and MarkMecca 454. Lucky Ballz won four points. Dec. 17 Unpredictables: Dom Scarnato 246-735, Chris Price 289-725, Jason Menago 278-714, Gene Kashuba Jr 265-706, Brandon Griffin 265-702, John Butler 279-701, Dave Bainbridge 255-696, Joe Giumento 248-692, Jim Mican 246-691, Rich Pollina 269-686, OJ Simonson 236-681, John Laird 247681, Luke Miller 258-668, Adam Loughney 255666, Gene Kashuba III 235-659, Cameron Moore 267-656, Tony Dorman 258-654, Joe Strok 254649, Adam Sanders 249-647, Mike Keyasko 235642, Keith Griffiths 232-640, Frank Koenig 225638, Shane O’malley 235-633, Tim Bolsar 229-633, Phil Hodges 236-632, Jody Wieckowski 245-630, Shawn Hall 231-627, John Condravy 223-626, Bob Bisignani 226-624, Boomer Wombacker 216-623, Matt Czyzyk 241-623, Dicky Forgione 217-623, Kurtis Very 216-623, Bill Chupko III 214-621, Phil Wilbur 220-620, Dale Miner 220-619, Pat Casey 211-613, Al Armfield 235-610, Brian Kasperowski 234-608, Tom Cruser Sr 204-607 and Tom Black 224-603. Young Guns and Shale Knob Farms won four points. Dec. 18 ARC Fun & Friendship: Louis Passeri 343, Bobby Robbins 312, Kristen Haefele 305, Tom Lynch 271, Jason Frazier 266, William Domenick 253, Joe
Caljean 250, Amy Bainbridge 246, Shanna Eshelman 243, Sara Wolff 243, Rich Butkiewicz 240, Mary Beck 238, Murray Plotkin 237, Jeff raschen 231, Tyler Coleman 230, John Herman 228, Mike Mayeski 226, Andrew Smith 221, Brenton McHugh 220, Maggie Anderson 219, Judith Hemmingway 209, Kristen Marconi 208, Zach Kongvold 207, Kelly Evanusa 206, Selena Waters 203, Colleen Durkin 201 and Joseph Scalzo 201. Abington Ladies: Michele Pinto 238-680, Brenda Nolan 201-564, Bev Williams 542, Melissa Yanchak 203-521, Linda Koons 506, Phyllis Longstreet 490, Barb Gember 479, Patti Honig 464 and Glenda Yablonsky 463. Tuesday Fun Times: Kyle Kuczma 269-682, Norman Campbell 247-579, Bryan Melliand 215-576, Ernest Cruz 204-564, David Kosch 221-563, David Littlejohn 202-561, nTom Knierim 256-553, Jim Kelley 208-545, Ray Bulls 222-541, Peter Raymond 539, Michael Kulp 534, Kelly Paasch 204-530, Don Bidwell 203-512, George Slocum Jr 498, Frank melliand 482, Barbra Kukol 480, Krista Wildman 479, Ann marie Lameo 219-477, Gary Pramick 476, Rob Sauers 476, Bonnie Burridge 468, Jason Nese 464, Sara Sauers 464 and Jane Evans 457. Unbowlievable, Spare Me, Texas Cowboys and The Pin Crushers won four points. Leisure Ladies: Doris Spedding 516, Ginger Holeva 458, MJ Schmaltz 450, Debbie Meyers 433, Nancy Decker 432, Beverly Frazier 429, Bonnie Joder 419 and Barb Nivert 417. Strike ‘Em, BAJs and Golden Girls won four points. Senior Men: Paul Zalewski 269-655, Pete Karwowski 228-619, Dick Dodge 231-618, Bob Rutkowski 216-610, Jim McHugh 214-553, Walt lesnefsky 541, Max Stepien 539, Jim Dodge 534, Bob Simms 201-520, Edward Gomez 516, Frank Marciano 516 and Bob Lyman 505. Dec. 20 Northern Lackawanna Bowling Conference: Kiearra Saldi 257-711, Anthony DiBlasi 201-519, Justin Longo 448, Kenny Mims 445, Nicolina Broskoskie 441, Dylan Kilmer 431, Jenna Dovin 431, Ryan Cole 423, Michael Arendt 392, Jacob Scott 388 and Julia Mazur 334. Mid Valley A, Holy Cross A and Carbondale A won seven points.
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