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Plunge for a purpose They’ll be splashin’ with compassion at Montage BY JOSH MCAULIFFE Special to the triboro banner
McDonough, a lifelong Scranton resident, was 23 when she lost her battle with One of Northeast Pennsylvania’s more colon cancer in 2009. A few years later, her unique wintertime fundraisers is back for tight-knit group of friends decided they another round of wet, frigid fun. wanted to honor the memory of their kind, On Saturday, Jan. 26, Friends of Shannon fun-loving, generous friend via an event McDonough will hold its sixth annual that could be held in addition to the Splashin’ with Compassion polar plunge group’s annual St. Patrick’s Parade T-shirt benefit. sale. As always, the event will take place at It was McDonough’s uncle, an aficionado Montage Mountain, with registration from of polar plunges, who came up with the 10 to 11 a.m. and plunging from 11 a.m. to 2 idea for Splashin’ with Compassion. p.m. It’s proven to be a popular idea, considerAdmission is $35 for participants, who ing the event usually draws between 100 can pre-register online at and 150 elements-braving participants, said friendsofshannonmcdonough.com. For Schofield. those who just want to come and cheer on “People are always pumped and they the plungers, admission is free. can’t wait to go in. And then they go in and All proceeds from the event benefit they freak out,” Schofield said with a laugh. Friends of Shannon McDonough, a non“After you do it, though, it’s just a great feelprofit that donates money to local cancer ing.” patients. Last year’s event raised more than The organization had previously concen- $10,000, which was distributed among eight trated its funds on cancer patients ages 16 local cancer patients. Many of them travel to 25. But, according to event co-organizer out of town for their treatments, so the Stephanie Schofield, the group recently money comes in handy for things like hotel decided to expand the demographic to and transportation costs. locals under 40. Meanwhile, the proceeds from the event’s “Fortunately, I guess, we were finding it many gift baskets will be distributed to varwas harder to find young people who have ious local fundraisers. cancer,” Schofield said. “So, we opened up “We get a lot of the same supporters, a lot our criteria, and that’s allowed us to donate of the same sponsors and a lot of the same to some more people who previously plungers. And then they pass the word on wouldn’t have been eligible.” to other people,” Schofield said. “It’s worked very well so far. Pretty much everything we bring in, we’re able to give back.” Every year, the event kicks off with the McDonough family taking the first plunge, followed by a fresh group of brave souls TS_CNG/TRIBORO/PAGES [T01] | 01/23/19
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From left: Justin Goreschak, Nicole Dalbo, Jenn Sekelsky and Denise Avrich plunge into a shallow pool during a previous Splashin’ with Compassion. every five minutes. Montage excavates a special “plunge pool” for the event. It’s also worth noting that there’s a hot tub nearby for warming up. All participants must sign waivers, and those 18 and younger must have parental consent to participate. Local EMS crews will be on hand in case of any emergencies. To add some further incentive to the proceedings, gift cards will be rigged on the bottom of the pool for plungers to grab. And, participants who don costumes will be eligible for additional prizes. The festivities will also include a deejay, ski-up bar, 50/50, vendor tables manned by local health organizations, and the always popular “sleigh of cheer,” which includes “over $300 worth of booze,” Schofield said. Schofield marvels that Splashin’ with Compassion is now six years old. She’s
proud of what the group has been able to accomplish, and knows the event’s namesake would be proud. “If Shannon was here, she would be right here doing it with us, because she had a good heart,” Schofield said. “That’s been a big motivator for us.”
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What: Sixth annual Friends of Shannon McDonough Splashin’ with compassion polar plunge benefit Where: Montage Mountain When: Saturday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Details: admission is $35 for plungers and free for those simply attending. to pre-register, or for more information, visit friendsofshannonmcdonough.com or the Friends of Shannon McDonough Facebook page.
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A total of 1,513 students have been named to the dean’s list at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania for the fall semester. Among them were: Mattia Krappa of Old Forge, Alexis Evans of Old Forge, Gabriella Williams of Old Forge, Antonio Frallicciardi of Dupont, Nia Lombardo of Avoca, Katherine Stonikinis of Dupont and Diamond Coleman of Duryea.
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The Old Forge School District recently announced the return to the Comprehensive Strategic Planning Process. The process will kick-off with a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 6 p.m. in the the school’s LGI venue, and take place over the next five months. Officials say this process will conclude with a plan that will enable the Old Forge School District to focus its vision and priorities in response to a changing environment and ensure that members of our organization are working toward the same goals. If you are interested call 570-457-6721 ext. 130.
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“Snow shoveling is definitely an activity that, if done incorrectly, can really injure the back. There is also an increase in slips and falls this time of year that can also cause injuries.” Finn has been practicing for 23 years and has owned Finn Chiropractic Center in Clarks Summit for almost 20 years. She received her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University and her doctorate in chiropractic from Life University. Although back injuries can happen to anyone, they are more of a risk for people as they age, she said. “The older we get, the less physical we tend to be and less stretched out. Those two things combined can really be a nightmare for the back,” said Finn. The chiropractor said there is a right way and a wrong way to shovel snow. Unfortunately, people often pick up a shovel without thinking through the process. That could lead to disaster. “The biggest mistakes people make with snow shoveling is not using their legs,” said Finn. “People tend to use the back for all the power and twist when throwing the snow off the shovel.” However, she offered some advice for shoveling snow properly. First, layer your clothing. Finn said this is important to keep your muscles warm and flexible. Next, she suggested doing some warmup stretching before you grab the snow shovel. “Shoveling can cause strain on ‘deconditioned’ muscles between your shoulders, lower back, buttocks and legs,” she explained. Warming up first helps to prevent this strain. During the actual shoveling process, the chiropractor said there are several key
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Even if you minimize the work by making snow clearing a family project at your house, there are still risks for injuries. things to remember. “When you do shovel, push the snow straight ahead. Don’t try to throw it,” she said. “Walk it to the snow bank. Avoid sudden twisting and turning motions.” She added, “Bend your knees to lift when shoveling. Let the muscles of your legs and arms do the work, not your back.” She noted that it is important to take frequent breaks to take the strain off your muscles. “A fatigued body asks for injury,” she said. Last but not least, Finn said, “chiropractic care is always a great idea to keep your spine healthy and free from injuries.” Teri Lyon is a mom, grandmom and freelance writer who lives in Glenburn Township with her cat.
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area chu rch se rv ice s Send additions or corrections about your church (in Old Forge, Taylor, Moosic, Avoca, Dupont 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. Divine Mercy Parish, 312 Davis St. in Scranton. Daily Mass 12:10 p.m.; Saturdays at 5 p.m.; Sundays at 8 and 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Rev. Francis L. Pauselli is pastor. 570344-1724. First Congregational United Church of Christ, 130 Union St. in Taylor. Sunday worship 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion served the first Sunday of the month. Pastor is Rev. Ginger L. Daubenhauser. 570-909-5434. First United Methodist of Taylor, 402 S. Main St. in Taylor. Sunday service: 9:30 a.m. Christian education adult Bible study: Sunday at 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 HardmanZimmerman. Hope Church Presbytrian, 4951 Birney Ave. in Moosic. Sunday sSchool classes at 9:25 a.m.; Sunday worship 10:45 a.m. Rev. Stephen Wilson is pastor. Langcliffe Presbyterian Church, 1001 Main St. in Avoca. Sunday morning worship at 10 a.m. Pastor: Alex Becker. lpcavoca.church or facebook.com/langcliffeavoca. 570-457-4477. 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 Erik J. Ferguson. Moosic Assembly of God, 477 Third St. in Moosic. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening service at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening service at 6:30 p.m. Pastor is David O’Brien. 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. Moosic United Methodist Church, 609 Main St. in Moosic. Sunday worship is at 9 a.m. followed by fellowship time. D’s Pantry, serving the four borough area, is open Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon. Pastor is Rev. Michael Shambora. 570-457-2499. Nativity of Our Lord Parish, 127 Stephenson St. in Duryea. Mass schedule: Daily, 7 a.m.; Saturday Vigil, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 8 and 11 a.m.; and 7 p.m. Rev. John V. Polednak, VE, is pastor. 570-457-3502; rectory@nativityduryea.org. Prince of Peace Parish, Saturday Mass at 4 p.m. at St. Mary’s, Lawrence and Grace streets in Old Forge. Sunday Mass is celebrated at 8 and 10 a.m. at St. Mary and 11:15 a.m. at St. Lawrence, 620 Main St. in Old Forge. Parish office: 123 Grace Street in Old Forge. Pastor: Rev. August A. Ricciardi. 570-457-5900. Queen of the Apostles Parish, 715 Hawthorne St., Avoca. Saturday Vigil: 4 p.m. Sunday Masses: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Daily
Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8 a.m, Wednesday at 7 p.m. Confession: Saturday 3:15-3:45 p.m.; anytime upon request. Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. miraculous medal novena: Wednesday following the 7 p.m. Mass. First Friday healing Mass: First Friday of the month at 7 p.m. 570-457-3412. staff@ queenoftheapostles.com. queenoftheapostles. weconnect.com. facebook.com/qapavocapa. St. George’s Orthodox, 745 S. Keyser Ave., Taylor. Weekday Divine Liturgy at 7:30 a.m. Moleben to the Mother of God Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Sunday Divine Liturgy at 9 a.m. with Sunday school following liturgy. 570-562-2090 (church); 570-563-1170 (rectory). Fr.mal@ comcast.net. StGeorgesTaylor.com. Very Rev. Protopresbyter Mark Leasure. St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic, 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. 570-4573042. St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic, 200 Stephenson St. in Duryea. Holy Mass Sunday 9 a.m.; daily Mass 8 a.m. Holy days 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Rev. Fr. Carmen G. Bolock is pastor. padre@saintmar yspncc.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.) Matins service Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7 a.m. 570-457-3703. 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 Street in Old Forge. Divine Liturgy Sundays and Feast Days: 9:30 a.m. Vigil service: 5:30 p.m. on the night before Liturgies. 570-457-3384. Email: StStephensROChurch@gmail.com. Pastor is Rev. German Ciuba. 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 Rev. Michael Shambora. 570-4571109. ALP007@aol.com. Taylor Primitive Methodist, 153 S. Keyser Ave. in Taylor. Sunday service: 11 a.m. Pastor is James P. Whitman. United Baptist of Taylor, 125 Church St. in Taylor. Sunday worship service: 10 a.m. Sunday school: 11:15 a.m. Bible study: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. 570-562-1331. Rev. Dr. David Barrett is pastor. Unity in Christ Parish, at Moosic United Methodist Church, 609 Main St. in Moosic. Sunday worship is at 9 a.m., followed by a fellowship time. D’s Food Pantry, serving the four–borough area, is open from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. Pastor is Rev. Michael Shambora. 570-457-2499.
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“Matchmaking for Beginners” by Maddie Dawson Marnie MacGraw wants an ordinary life, a husband, kids and a minivan in the suburbs. Now that she’s marrying the man of her dreams, she’s sure this is the life she’ll get. Then Marnie meets Blix Holliday, her fiancé’s irascible matchmaking great-aunt who’s dying, and everything changes. When her marriage ends after two miserable weeks, Marnie is understandably shocked. She’s even more astonished to find that she’s inherited Blix’s Brooklyn brownstone along with all of Blix’s unfinished “projects,” the heartbroken, oddball friends and neighbors running from happiness. Marnie doesn’t believe she’s anything special, but Blix somehow knew she was the perfect person to follow in her matchmaker footsteps. Blix was also right about some things Marnie must learn the hard way, love is hard to recognize, and the ones who push love away often are the ones who need it most “Double Blind” by Iris Johansen. Kendra Michaels, formerly blind and now a hired gun for law enforcement agencies who relies on her razor-sharp powers of observation, is reluctant to help the FBI.
Then she hears the details, the body was found just blocks away from Kendra’s condo. The young woman was carrying an envelope with Kendra’s name on it, and inside was an SD card with what appears to be an innocuous video of a wedding reception. The woman died trying to get the video to Kendra, but for what purpose? Before Kendra and the FBI can answer that question, the bride is abducted from her suburban home. So the hunt is on for a killer whose nightmarish plan is slowly becoming clear. A plan that involves a powerful law firm and a multi-billion dollar corporation. As the body count rises, Kendra joins forces with Jessie Mercado and Adam Lynch to stop the plot as it grows ever closer to its terrifying conclusion. “Thread Herrings” by Lea Wait. Tagging along to an estate sale with her friend Sarah Byrne, Angie Curtis impulsively bids on a tattered embroidery of a coat of arms. When she gets her prize back home, she discovers a document from 1757 behind the framed needlework, a claim for a child from a foundling hospital. Intrigued, Angie is determined to find the common thread between the child and the coat of arms. Accepting her reporter friend Clem Walker’s invitation to talk about her find on the local TV news, Angie makes an appeal to anyone who might have information. Instead, both women receive death threats. When Clem is found shot to death in a parking lot, Angie fears her own life may be in jeopardy. She has to unravel this historical mystery or she may be the next one going, going, gone . “Sisters Like Us” by Susan Mallery Divorce left Harper Szymanski with a name no one can spell, a house she can’t afford and a teenage daughter who’s pulling away. With her fledgling virtual-assistant business, she’s scrambling to maintain her overbearing mother’s ridiculous Susie Homemaker standards and still pay the bills, thanks to clients like Lucas, the annoying cop who claims he hangs around for Harper’s fresh-baked cookies. Spending half her life in school hasn’t prepared Dr. Stacey Bloom for her most daunting challenge, motherhood. She didn’t inherit the nurturing gene like Harper and is in deep denial that a baby is coming. Worse, her mother will be horrified to learn that Stacey’s husband plans to be a stay-at-home dad, assuming Stacey can first find the courage to tell Mom she’s already six months pregnant. Separately they may be a
mess, but together Harper and Stacey can survive anything, or can they? “The Perfect Mother” by Aimee Molloy They call themselves the May Mothers, a group of new moms whose babies were born in the same month. Twice a week, they get together in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park for some much-needed adult time. When the women go out for drinks at the hip neighborhood bar, they are looking for a fun break from their daily routine. On this hot Fourth of July night, something goes terrifyingly wrong, one of the babies is taken from his crib. Winnie, a single mom, was reluctant to leave six-week-old Midas with a babysitter, but her fellow May Mothers insisted everything would be fine. Now he is missing. What follows is a heartpounding race to find Midas, during which secrets are exposed, marriages are tested, and friendships are destroyed. “Noir” by Christopher Moore It’s not every afternoon that an enigmatic blonde named Stilton walks into the scruffy gin joint where Sammy “Two Toes” Tiffin tends bar. Its love at first sight, but before Sammy can make his move, an Air Force general named Remy arrives with some urgent business because when you need something done, Sammy is the guy to go to. Meanwhile, a suspicious flying object has been spotted up the Pacific coast in Washington State near Mount Rainer, followed by a mysterious plane crash in a distant patch of desert in New Mexico that goes by the name Roswell. When one of Sammy’s schemes goes south and the cheese mysteriously vanishes, Sammy is forced to contend with his own dark secrets and more than a few strange goings on, if he wants to find his girl. “All the Little Lights” by Jamie McGuire The first time Elliott Youngblood spots Catherine Calhoun, he’s just a boy with a camera, and he’s never seen a sadder and more beautiful sight. Both Elliott and Catherine feel like outcasts, yet they find an easy friendship with each other. When Catherine needs him most, Elliott is forced to leave town. Elliott finally returns, but he and Catherine are now different people. He’s a star high school athlete, and she spends all her free time working at her mother’s mysterious bed-and-breakfast. Catherine hasn’t forgiven Elliott for abandoning her, but he’s determined to win back her friendship and her heart.
“In Pieces” by Sally Field Sally Field is a beloved actress, from Gidget to Mary Todd Lincoln her wide range of talents is virtually unmatched. The one character that remains hidden is the shy and anxious girl within. With raw honesty and the pitch-perfect prose of a natural-born writer, and with all the humility and authenticity her fans have come to expect, Field brings readers behind-the-scenes for not only the highs and lows of her star-studded early career in Hollywood, but deep into the truth of her lifelong relationships--including her complicated love for her own mother. Powerful and unforgettable. “Long Road to Mercy” by David Baldacci “Eeny, meeny, miny, moe. Catch a tiger by its toe.” It’s seared into Atlee Pine’s memory the kidnapper’s chilling rhyme as he chose between six-year-old Atlee and her twin sister, Mercy. Mercy was taken. Atlee was spared. She never saw Mercy again. Three decades after that terrifying night, Atlee Pine works for the FBI. She’s the lone agent assigned to the Shattered Rock, Arizona resident agency, which is responsible for protecting the Grand Canyon. So when one of the Grand Canyon’s mules is found stabbed to death at the bottom of the canyon-and its rider missing-Pine is called in to investigate. It soon seems clear the lost tourist had something more clandestine than sightseeing in mind. Just as Pine begins to put together clues pointing to a terrifying plot, she’s abruptly called off the case. If she disobeys direct orders by continuing to search for the missing man, it will mean the end of her career. Unless Pine keeps working the case and discovers the truth, it could spell the very end of democracy in America as we know it. “Outliers” by Malcolm Gladwell Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of “outliers,” the best and the brightest, the most famous and the most successful. He asks the question “What makes high-achievers different?” His answer is that we pay too much attention to what successful people are like, and too little attention to where they are from, that is, their culture, their family, their generation and the experiences of their upbringing. He explains the secrets of software billionaires, what it takes to be a great soccer player, why Asians are good at math, and what made the Beatles the greatest rock band and that is just the beginning.
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Farmer’s market flavor Vendor masters a variety of vegan, gluten-free scones
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n the beginning of January, expectations are high, and people feel invigorated to stick to a healthy lifestyle. By this time, though, that energy can dwindle, and Scranton resident Dorothy Vidota Chow knows why. “You give every single thing up. Then, that first piece of bread hits your lips, and you can’t stop yourself,” she said during a recent day in her East Mountain home. “It’s all about balance.” Vidota Chow practices what she preaches. The personal trainer also owns Leave Me a Scone and sells homemade vegan and glutenfree scones at the South Side Farmer’s Market, a project of United Neighborhood Centers of Northeast Pennsylvania. Her creations typically mix together unexpected flavors, such as strawberry and basil or savory and sweet combinations such as a scone made with corn relish with a cheddar vegetable butter. As for sweet cravings, Vidota Chow holds the answer to the mid-January weakness: Gluten-free Dark Chocolate Scones. The scones, which earned UNC a $50 grocery gift card through Local Flavor Gives Back, are easy to make, Vidota Chow said, but its secret is in using quality ingredients. She cited high-quality vanilla such as Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract and chocolate such as Dagoba Organic Chocolate 74 Percent Cacao Premium Baking Dark Chocolate Drops as her favorites. She also added that bakers shouldn’t use anything
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If you go What: south side Farmer’s Market (indoors) When: saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., through May Where: 509 Cedar Ave., scranton Details: sNAP and EBT benefits are accepted. For more information, visit south side Farmer’s Market on Facebook.
and her husband moved to New Jersey, where they raised their four children. During that time, she was a descriptive food panel leader for Sensory Spectrum, a consulting firm that specializes in sensory-consumer experience for many brand-name food companies. “That was really fun for me, because it combined my love of food with science,” she said. When the couple moved back to the Scranton area about two years ago, she still cooked and baked but really pursued her business per her son’s suggestion after she whipped him up a batch of vegan scones. While her son came up with the business’s cheeky name, she also credits friend and fellow vendor Gail Scaramuzzo of Canned Classics with the push to start selling at the farmer’s market. Megan Maslousky, market manager, said Leave Me a Scone joins vendors whose missions are to provide access to healthy, fresh and locally sourced food. The year-round market features everything from fresh produce, meat and bread to baked good to body products, and it also aims to help revitalize South Scranton. Through her creations, Vidota Chow relies on her understanding of sensory experiences to craft the ultimate scones. She’s just happy to give back, however. “It’s all about that flavor and that experience and educating people about the food,” she said. “You want food to be an experience, and I love being able to do that for people.”
less than 70 percent cacao. “It’s all about the switch,” said Vidota Chow, who experiments with different butters and flours to create scones that are gluten-free, vegan or both. “It’s like I’m making this thing and I’m taking this away but I’m adding this in, so you don’t even realize anything’s missing.” Things that are made without gluten are good, but they typically taste like they’re made without gluten. Vidota Chow, however, kept her treats flavorful and packed with textures, from the fluffy scone to the rich and justsweet-enough chocolate. Vidota Chow has history Contact the writer: gmazur@ in the food business. After timesshamrock.com; 570-348growing up in Dunmore, she 9127; @gmazurTT on Twitter
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Scranton resident and owner of Leave Me a Scone Dorothy Vidota Chow, whose Gluten-free Dark Chocolate Scones won this week’s Local Flavor Gives Back recipe contest, donated her grocery gift card to United Neighborhood Centers of Northeast Pennsylvania.
Dorothy Vidota-Chow’s Gluten-free Dark Chocolate Scones 2 cups almond flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (she uses Dagoba Organic Chocolate 74 Percent Cacao Premium Baking Dark Chocolate Drops) 2 small eggs 1 tablespoon raw honey 1 teaspoon vanilla (she uses Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract) Preheat oven to 350 F. Mix all dry ingredients. In a small bowl, mix eggs with honey and vanilla. Bring everything together and form a circle. Cut into triangles. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until browned.
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. Dog Licenses: A representative from the Lackawanna County Treasurer’s Office will be selling 2019 dog licenses at the Taylor Community Library, 710 S. Main St. in Taylor on Thursday, Jan. 24, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pizza and Wings Sale: The Nativity of Our Lord Parish men’s society will sponsor a homemade pizza and picnic chicken wings sale on Sunday, Feb. 3, 3-5 p.m. Delivery available to Duryea and bordering communities. Advance orders only. Menu includes: homemade red pizza: $14 baked or unbaked; with pepperoni: $15. Mild, hot or honey garlic wings: $9 per dozen. Combo of two dozen wings and one tray of pizza: $29, with pepperoni: $30; bleu cheese and celery: $1. Order due by Thursday, Jan. 24. Visit nativityduryea. org to find order forms or call 570-457-3502 on weekdays. Brain Bee Competition: The University of Scranton will host the 19th annual Northeast PA Brain Bee for high school students in grades nine through 12 on Saturday, Feb. 2 (snow date Feb. 9). The competition begins at 1 p.m. in the Loyola Science Center on the University’s campus. The Brain Bee is offered free of charge. However, registration is required to participate. The registration deadline is Wednesday, Jan. 31. For more information or to register online, visit sites.google.com/site/nepabrainbee, call 570-941-4324 or email robert.waldeck@ scranton.edu. Recycling Containers: Taylor Borough is distributing new recycling containers to borough residents at the Taylor Community Center, 700 S. Main St. and will continue weekdays, 1-8:30 p.m. Residents will be required to show proof of residency via tax bill, utility bill or photo ID. Tax Collector Days: Tax collector days in Taylor will be Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Seeking Legion Members: The Taylor American Legion is searching for new members. Without a regular infusion of young veterans, many of our Legions and VFWs have had to close, as there weren’t enough regular members to support and manage their facilities. The Legion is at 210 S. Main St. in Taylor. Call 570-562-9920 or email taylor_legion@yahoo.com. The
Commander is Jacqueline Colburn, and the regular Legion meetings are on the second Monday of the month at 6 p.m. Polish Language Classes: Polish language classes are held at the Taylor Community Library on Thursdays at 4-5:30 p.m. Call 570-562-2007 for more information. Clothing Dropbox: Moosic Alliance Church, 608 Rocky Glen Road, in cooperation with St. Paul Textile, is sponsoring a clothing drop-off shed as a fundraiser to send youth to camp. The youth at Moosic Alliance Church will receive $40 for every 1,000 pounds of clothing donated. Banner Program: The Old Forge heroes banner program is under way and will run through Feb. 14, 2019. Applications are available at the Old Forge borough building during normal hours of operation. There will be one open application period this year; banners should be in place by Memorial Day, 2019. 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 needs to be filled out and submitted along with 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. Pet Notice: Old Forge residents are reminded that the borough has an ordi-
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Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary have been granted in the Estate of ANN MARIE CORBY, deceased, late of the Borough of Old Forge, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, who died on November 10, 2018, Letters to Francesca Zavacky, Executrix. All claims against the estate or indebted to the Estate should make a presentment or payment to Donald J. Frederickson, Jr., Esquire, attorney for the Estate, at Kobal & Frederickson, 435 Main Street, Moosic, PA 18507-1017.
nance governing the curbing of pets and other animals and the responsibility for the removal of all animal waste. This ordinance applies to all borough parks. Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be subject to fines. Flag Disposal: American Legion Post No. 306 reminds residents that a dropoff box for unserviceable, worn, torn, discolored or faded flags is on the front porch of the post home at 208 S. Main St. in Taylor. A ceremony is held annually at the Taylor Memorial Cemetery to properly dispose of the collected flags. For more information, call 570-562-9920. Senior Passes: The Old Forge School Board golden-age policy passes, allowing borough residents 65 and older free admission to district-sponsored athletic events, are available in the high school office, 300 Marion St., Old Forge. Yard Waste Notice: Moosic Borough can no longer accept grass and leaves in any type of plastic bag (biodegradable or not). This is a requirement by the Department of Environmental Protection. Grass and leaves must be placed in separate open containers, weighing no more than 35 pounds. Brush and tree limbs cannot be mixed with grass and leaves. They can be bundled together or placed in open containers. Sewer Payment Notice: Old Forge residents are reminded that the borough sewer bills are to be paid at the Old Forge Branch of Penn Security Bank only. Other branches of Penn Security will not accept these payments. Help for Seniors: Older residents with questions about Medicare or health insurance coverage may visit state Rep. Marty Flynn’s office, 409 N. Main Ave. in Scranton, the second Monday of each month for
assistance. Appointments are suggested by calling 570-342-4348. Grief Support: VNA Hospice and Home Health, 301 Delaware Ave. in Olyphant, offers a variety of grief/bereavement support groups. • Bereavement support group. This more traditional group assists participants in learning to cope with the new challenges facing them as they grieve. Third Thursday of each month, 6-8 p.m.; and second Wednesday of each month, 12:30-2 p.m. • Knitting and crocheting group. Beginners and experienced join together with instructors on hand, knitting/crocheting items for preemies, which are donated to hospitals in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. Bring your own knitting needles and crochet hooks. Patterns and instruction provided. Mondays, 1:30-3 p.m. • Fisherman knot rosary and sleeping bag project. VNA provides the twine needed to produce these soft rosary that are then donated to skilled nursing facilities, personal care homes and VA Hospital in Wilkes-Barre. They also make sleeping bags for our homeless community. Tuesdays 1-2:30 p.m. • Yoga for healing. Helps the whole being to relax and heal. There is a $10 fee per class. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or blanket. Tuesdays, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Call 570-383-5180 with questions. Bulky Waste: Old Forge Borough Council has enacted an ordinance establishing a bulky waste collection rate of $6 per bulk waste item. The definition of bulky wastes is appliances, furniture, bedding and the like. The use of three $2 stickers is required. If you have any questions, call the administrative office at 570-457-8852.
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