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February 6, 2015

Tax time is here and the U of S can help

by Christopher Cornell ADVANTAGE EDITOR

Tax time can be, well, taxing, but never fear, help is coming.

Individuals, families and senior citizens in the Advantage area, with a household income of less than $51,000 last year, can receive assistance in completing and filing their federal, state and local tax returns through the University of Scranton’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties.

There is no charge for this service.

In the past few years this program has become very popular, and many of the appointment slots at at the Valley Community Library, 739 River St. in Peckville are already filled. However, at press time, there were still available slots on Wednesday, March 11, 3-7 p.m.; and Tuesday, March 24, 3-7 p.m.

Appointments are available at the Carbondale Senior Community Center, 66 N. Church St., Friday, Feb. 6, 2-6 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 14. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 27, noon to 3 p.m.; and Friday, March 27, 2-6 p.m. Appointments are also available in Clarks Summit, Hawley, Moscow and Taylor.

Walk-in, no-appointment-required tax service is also available at the University of Scranton’s Brennan Hall on Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesdays, noon to 6 p.m. and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ( No tax preparation service is offered at the University of Scranton from March 12-23.

The regular schedule resumes on March 24.)

A “Super Sunday” is scheduled to closeout the tax season at Brennan Hall on March 29 with appointments available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In the last six years, VITA program volunteers have prepared nearly 11,000 tax returns with more than $1 million in fee savings for the tax clients, $2 million in earned income tax credit (EITC) dollars returned to the community and $7 million in federal income tax refunds infusing the local economy and family budgets.

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Don’t get buried in tax forms! The University of Scranton’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program can help.

community are walking a financial tightrope,” noted Gary Drapek, president of the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties.

“The VITA program not only helps them access the tax credits for which they’re eligible but also helps save the money that would have been spent on sometimes costly preparation fees. Those funds then go right back into the family’s savings or toward day-to-day expenses,” he noted.

Through the VITA program, individuals and families with a household income less than $51,000 last year can save an average of $200 by having their taxes prepared at no cost and with none of the fees and interest charges associated with such products as refund anticipation loans and some costly tax preparation services.

In addition, students and IRS certified volunteers serving as tax preparers help hundreds of people each year receive every tax benefit available to them such as the earned income tax credit (EITC) and the child tax credit.

This year, the volunteers and students can

also help tax clients navigate through the changes dictated by the Affordable Care Act. “The VITA program directly helps local families and individuals not only get by, but potentially get ahead and enjoy a greater level of financial stability,” Drapek said.

Tax clients need to bring: a valid photo ID, all W2 forms; 1099 documents (interest, dividends, pensions); Social Security numbers or individual tax identification numbers (ITIN) for yourself and all dependents including children; completed W-7 documents as appropriate; last year’s return (optional, but helpful); any records relating to income and expenses; personal bank account information (for direct deposit in bank account with electronic filing); real estate tax receipts (if applicable) and any information pertaining to health insurance coverage for themselves and anyone on the tax return in 2014.

For a complete schedule, or to schedule an appointment online, visit uwlc.net. You can also schedule an appointment by calling 570504-0614 or email abassani@uwlc.net.

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Over the years, Ive treated many patients who experienced a variety of injuries as a result of a slippery fall. These can range from a minor scrape or bruise to falls that result in severe back pain, herniated discs or pinched nerves.

While slipping on a snowy sidewalk may seem like a small thing at the time, it can balloon into something much more unpleasant in just a few short weeks. Waiting months or years to fix it makes the injury more difficult to correct. Its typical to have a patient wait until May to come in to get checked for a winter fall, after getting relief with a few adjustments they say, I sure wish I had come in here sooner. So if during this winter season you become one with the ground, give me a call sooner rather than later to find out what happened and get it fixed.

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Actors Circle will present the comedy “Leading Ladies” Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Feb. 12-14 and 19-21 at 8 p.m. and Sundays, Feb. 15 and 22, at 2 p.m. at Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road in Scranton. Tickets are $12; $10 for seniors and $8 for students (Thursday, Feb. 12, is a preview performance and tickets are $8, $6 for students).

The play presents the travails of two down-on-their-luck Shakespearean actors who try to pass themselves off as a dying woman’s female relatives to gain her inheritance.

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Crossing Guard Wanted in Archbald

CNG CONTRIBUTING EDITORS: SHANNON C. KEITH, STEPHANIE LONGO

Archbald Borough is seeking a school crossing guard for the intersection of Main and Church Streets in Eynon. The guard will be on duty 7-8:10 a.m. and 2:30-4 p.m. on weekdays.

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Blood Drives

Albert St. in Dickson City, will hold two number of tickets will be available at the Valentine dances Friday, Feb. 13. The door. To preorder tickets, call 570-383dance for kids in pre-kindergarten to 1513. second graders will be 5-6:30 p.m.; the dance for kids in grades three to six will he held 7-9 p.m. Admission to either dance is $3. There will snacks and glow sticks for sale.

The Clifford Community Youth Group will host “Ziti with your Sweetie” Sunday, Feb. 15, at 2 p.m. at the Clifford TownThe Regal Room, 216 Lackawanna ship Fire Hall, 1035 Route 106. Menu Ave. in Olyphant will host a “Wanabee includes salad, ziti with meatballs, bevMy Valentine” evening Saturday, Feb. erage and dessert. The youth group will 14, at 6 p.m. There will be live entertain- present “What Happened After Once ment by The Wanabees, a buffet dinner Upon a Time?” Tickets are $9 and are and cash bar. Admission is $20; Reser- available by from any youth group memvations required. Call 570-489-1901 to ber or by calling 570-222-4344 or 570222-5493. A limited number of tickets make reservations. will be available at the door.

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• The Red Cross will hold a blood drive Thursday, Feb. 12, Noon to 5 p.m. at Wozniak-Pavloski Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7963, 284 Main St. in Eynon.

• The Browndale Fire Station, 620 Marion St. in Browndale, will host a Red Cross blood drive Friday, Feb. 13, 1-6 p.m.

Greek Catholic Union Lodge 92 will To make an appointment, call hold its annual takeout-only ethnic din(800)-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossner Sunday Feb. 15, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 blood.org. You may also walk in. p.m. in the auditorium of LaSalle Academy, 309 First Ave. in Jessup. Menu includes: kielbasi, halushki, pierogies The Dickson City Civic Center, 935 and holupki. Tickets are $10. A limited

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The Saint Ubaldo Society Board Of Directors for 2015 were recently sworn in by Jessup Borough Mayor Beverly Merkel. From left: sergeant at arms Jennifer Decker Nicastro, president Scott Hall, Secretary Lisa Urda Zellers, vice president Justin J. Giombetti, PR director/corresponding secretary Linda Bonacci-Anelli, St. George representatives Mark T. Vanston, Dave Whitlock and Corinne Sebastianelli, treasurer Al Alunni, St. Anthony representatives Nick Rodio, Albert Anelli and Peter Anelli.

Also on the board are St. Ubaldo representatives Laurie Burda Marino, John Anelli and Craig Shander.

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Spiritual Talks

Monsignor Patrick J. Pratico of Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Dickson City will be the host and moderator for “The Spirituality of the 12 Steps for Everyone,” a series of talks See AROUND TOWN on page 5

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AROUND TOWN Continued from page 4

Feb. 17 and 24, March 3, 10, 17 and 24, April 7, 14 and 21 and May 5, 12 and 19, at either 11 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. in the St. John Paul II Meeting Room in the parish rectory (lower level), 1090 Carmalt St. Admission is free. Call 570489-2091 for information.

Pierogie Sale

Parishioners of St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Mayfield will hold a homemade pirogie sale Wednesday, Feb. 18, noon to 4 p.m. at St. John’s Center, 703 Hill St. in Mayfield.

Homemade pirogies (deep fried or frozen uncooked) will be sold for $7 per dozen. Orders may be placed by calling 570-876-0730 or 570-876-0391. Fried pirogies will be sold on a first-come-firstserved basis. Business establishment orders will be delivered on request. Business orders may be faxed to 570-8762534.

Hose Co. Food Sale

Olyphant Hose Co. No. 2, 113 Willow Ave. Rear, will hold a Lenten food sale Wednesday, Feb. 18, noon to 6 p.m. Items for sale will include pierogies, haluski and Manhattan clam chowder. To pre-order, call 570-489-3473 and leave a message. (The hose company will have another sale Friday, April 3.)

Snow Removal Reminder in Throop

A Throop Borough ordinance prohibits shoveling snow from sidewalks and/ or driveways into the road. Property sidewalks must be shoveled within 24 hours of snowfall. Non-compliance can result in fines. Copies of the ordinance are available at the borough building. Call 570-489-8311 with any questions.

D.C. Hose Co. Officers

Members of the Dickson City Fire Department have elected their officers for 2015: president T.R. Homenchak, vice president Richard Chowanec, secretary Bill Bilinski, treasurer Robert F.

MacCallum, financial secretary Frank Mazur, trustees Charles Edwards, James Slocum Jr., Michael Yanick, Andrew Zewe and John Chmielewski, fire chief Joseph Chowanec, first assistand chief Matthew Horvath, second assistant chief Richard Chowanec, captain John Wallo, lieutenants, Ed Kalinowski, Shayne Young, T.R. Homenchak, and Corey Fabricatore, chief engineer James Slocum III, assistant engineers Chris Kosydar, Mike Kosydar and Jason Perry and fire police captain William Leggatt.

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Members of Jessup Hose Co. No. 2 have elected its officers for 2015: Administrative: president Rich Troiani, vice-president Ed Commodario, administrative secretary Jeff Kovalchik, financial secretary George Yurkanin, treasurer Arlene Caines and Sergeantat-Arms Robert Berta.

Operations: fire chief Steve Pitoniak, first assistant chief Joe Fetcho, second assistant chief Jim Anderson Jr., fire captain Jason Essig, safety officer George Yurkanin, lieutenants Joe Kozuch and Bob Grunza, chief engineer Tony Aileo, assistant engineers Mike Faramelli, Jim O’Neill and T.J. O’Neill.

Ambulance Corps.: chief financial officer Gary Pezak, secretary Jen Yeselavage, EMS captain Mike Faramelli, lieutenants Theresa Pezak and Jeff Kovalchik.

Fire Police: captain Robert Berta, fire police officers Maribeth Aileo, Mark Berta, Reggie Browning, Tim Keller, Tony Ligi Sr., Bill Motil and Bill Muchal.

Ladies Auxiliary: president Violet Sadavage, vice-president Ann Marie Jarrow, secretary Donna Pitoniak and treasurer Ann Pegula.

Trustees: chair Ed Commodario, trustees Tom Caines, Dan Faramelli, Ron Mancak, Ken Marchegiani, Dom Perini Sr. and Donald Pitoniak.

Auditors: Dan Faramelli, Ron Mancak and Steve Pitoniak.

Relief Association: Bob Grunza, Tim Keller and George Yurkanin.

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Mayfield Borough police chief Joseph Perechinsky used the regular monthly meeting of The Mayfield Crime Watch to inform members of pending actions of his department.

He said there will be a more aggressive enforcement of the “blighted prop-

erty” ordinance that is already in effect in the borough.

Also, cars that have been all but abandoned on borough streets will be towed at the owners expense.

Another safety issue has arisen from the practice of parking on the wrong side of the street, in other words facing oncoming traffic. Many complaints have been registered about the danger of parked drivers entering into the path of approaching vehicle. The chief noted that this is especially the case at night when headlights can blind drivers of cars in the roadway.

Borough police will step up the ticketing of vehicles parked in this way.

The chief also reminded citizens that if anyone knows of a PPL pole light that is not working, they should contact the Borough office at 570-876-4391, so that the necessary paperwork can be sent to PPL. In other matters, the crime watch is generating a list of potential speakers for the winter/spring meetings. The Mayfield Crime Watch meets on the last Wednesday of every month and encourages all borough residents to attend and participate in activities.

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Around Town

New Officers

The Columbia Hose Co. No 5 of Carbondale recently elected new officers. From left, front row: first Lieutenant Bob Grasso, assistant chief Trevor Sheare and secretary Diane Grasso. Back row: trustee Ralph Bensing, second lieutenant Matt Burnett, president Jim Kelly, treasurer Amy Larkin, captain Kevin Colgan and Frank Lavin, former chief, swearing in the new officers.

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At the recent “Kids Gift of Love” fundraiser at the Dickson City Civic Center, members of the Dickson City Neighborhood Watch presented a check for $100 to Madilyn Perry and her family. Perry was recently diagnosed with infantile GM1 gangliosidosis, a rare and incurable genetic disorder.

From left, kneeling: Jason Perry (holding Madilyn). Standing; Linda Pugh, Lisa Robbins, Dickson City Neighborhood Watch president Ed Zitterman, LeeAnn Krawczyk, Madilyn’s mother Jackie Vaicekauskas, Patti Koslowski and Dickson City Neighborhood Watch treasurer Jack Horvath.

The next meeting of Dickson City Neighborhood Watch will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 7pm at the Dickson City Borough Building on Eagle Lane. Guest speaker will be Robert Vail of Affordable Radon Mitigation who will speak to residents about the dangers of radon in NEPA, and the process and resources for testing and abatement. All residents are encouraged to attend, bring a friend and invite a neighbor.

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Cub Scouts with Cub Pack 21 recently met with their leaders to create and perfect their own derby cars.

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• The Carbondale Trinity Club is offering two scholarships, each valued at $500, to eighth-graders who are residents of the upper valley (Archbald to Forest City) and are continuing their high school education in a Catholic School (Holy Cross, Scranton Prep, etc.).

Applicants will be judged by criteria, which include scholarship, citizenship, leadership, involvement in community activities (such as volunteer work) and achievements in extra-curricular activities/athletics.

Applications must include an essay of approximately 100 words explaining what community means to them. Essays should include a definition of what constitutes a community and what is important in a community.

Two letters of recommendation must also be provided.

Application forms can be obtained by contacting: Carbondale Trinity Club John Price, Chairman 83 South Main Street Carbondale, PA 18407 or Price Insurance 57 Salem Ave. Carbondale, PA 18407 or the St. Rose rectory Completed applications must be received by Thursday, April 16.

• American Legion Post No. 665, 901 Main St. in Dickson City, is participating in a $1,000 scholarship program. Call 570-489-4303 for more information.

• The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 5937 of Dickson City is offering a $1,000 scholarship available to seniors residing within the Mid-Valley school district. The student must be the child or grandchild of a veteran who has served in the U.S. military or is a current member of VFW Post 5937. The deadline to apply is May 1. For applications or additional details see a guidance counselor or call 570-489-1222.

Delta Medix announces the addition of Andrew T. Turrisi, III, MD to their staff as a radiation oncologist at the Center for Comprehensive Cancer Care located on the Morgan Highway in Scranton.

Dr. Turrisi, a former resident of Grosse Pointe Park, MI is a graduate of Georgetown University Medical School.

His extensive postgraduate training included tenure as a Clinical Associate in the VA Medical Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute and the Radiation Oncology Branch of NCI. Turrisi completed a residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in the Department of Radiation Therapy as well as a residency at Georgetown University Hospital in internal medicine.

Dr. Turrisi served as a Surgeon, US Public Health Service, receiving a discharge with the Naval Equivalent rank of Lieutenant Commander.

Combining postdoctoral education with clinical practice and academic appointments, Turrisi holds memberships in the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO), American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC).

Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology, and the American Board of Radiology, Therapeutic Radiology, 1984, Dr. Turrisi is licensed in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, California, Michigan and South Carolina.

Dr. Turrisi has served as a faculty member at University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, University of Michigan Medical Center, and as Chair at both Medical University of South Carolina, and Wayne State University (Detroit, Michigan) in the Department of Radiation Oncology.

Dr. Turrisi’s clinical practice includes service as Chief, Radiation Oncology at Sinai Grace Hospital.

Dr. Turrisi has served on the Editorial Boards of Journal of Clinical Oncology, Journal of Clinical Oncology, Thoracic Oncology, The Oncology Index and Reviews and International Journal Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics. He has presided as President of the Cogent Internet Journal Club, Lung Cancer Editor and as Radiation Oncology Co-Editor and President for The Oncologist.

Turrisi’s contributions to the field include work as a peer editor, guest lecturer and author at most national centers of excellence within the United States, such as Johns Hopkins Oncology Center, Mount Sinai Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

A native of Orange, NJ, Turrisi has lived and worked in the greater Philadelphia area as well as Charleston, SC and Michigan prior to accepting his current position at Delta Medix. Married to Katherine Blanchard Turrisi, he is father to a daughter, Emilia and step father to Casey, John Harmon, Katie and Carolyn.

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Here are some great winter recipes for you to try. Many of our readers asked for soup recipes that will liven up their everyday meals, or serve as a meal in itself… I hope these favorites will do the trick. Enjoy.

Ham and Rice Soup 3/4 cup uncooked wild rice 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 quart water 1 medium onion, chopped 1 carrot, peeled and diced 1 stalk celery, diced 1 stick butter, melted ½ cup all-purpose flour 3 cups canned diluted chicken broth 2 cups half-and-half 1-1/4 cups diced cooked ham ½ teaspoon dried rosemary Salt and black pepper, to taste Fresh parsley (garnish) Wash and rinse wild rice three times in hot water; drain. Sauté rice in hot oil in skillet until lightly browned. Add water, simmer, uncovered, ½ hour. Drain, reserve 1½-cups liquid and set aside. Sauté onion, carrot and celery in butter in a soup pot until tender. Add flour, slowly stirring; bring to a boil over low heat and cook 5 minutes.

Add reserved liquid and broth, stirring well.

Bring to a boil, stirring constantly and cook 5 minutes. Add rice, half-and-half, ham, rosemary, salt and pepper; stir well and simmer, uncovered, ½ hour. Garnish with fresh parsley. Yield: 8 cups soup.

Zesty Corn Chowder 3 slices bacon ½ cup chopped onion ½ teaspoon chopped garlic ½ cup chopped green bell pepper 2 cups corn kernels 2 cups water 2 cups (1%) milk 1 medium potato, cut into 1-inch cubes ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped Black pepper 2 dashes Tabasco sauce, or to taste Fry bacon in a skillet until crisp; transfer to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings from the skillet and add onion, garlic and green bell pepper to the bacon drippings. Sauté over medium heat until wilted. Transfer sautéed

onion mixture to a large saucepan and add all remaining ingredients, except the bacon.

Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover and gently simmer about 30 minutes. Ladle into bowls; sprinkle with bacon. Yield: 8 servings.

shire sauce and ½ cup water; mix well. Stir in remaining 3½ cups water. Bring to boil, cook, stirring frequently, until mixture us thickened. Cover, lower heat and simmer 1½ hours. Add potatoes and carrots; simmer 15 minutes; add celery and peas; simmer 15 minutes until vegetables are tender. Yield: 8 cups.

Onion Potato Soup ½ stick butter Winter Chili ½ cup green pepper, peeled, cored and (The longer you cook this chili, the better it finely chopped gets. Serve hot with corn bread and a green ½ cup onion, finely chopped salad for a hearty meal.)

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 pound ground round 1/4 teaspoon ground marjoram 1 large onion, chopped 3 cups mashed potatoes 1 green pepper, chopped 2 cups water 2 stalks celery, chopped 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1 (28-ounce) can tomato sauce Salt, to taste 1 (12-ounce) bottle chili sauce 2 egg yolks 1 (33-ounce) can hot chili beans 1 cup evaporated milk 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans 1 tablespoon dried chives 1/3 cup lentils Croutons for garnish (optional) ½ teaspoon seasoned salt Sauté green pepper and onion in butter 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in large saucepan. Add mashed potatoes, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder garlic powder, marjoram and water; heat 2 cloves garlic, crushed until bubbling. Add white pepper and salt.

4 dashes cumin Beat egg yolks with milk and add to soup, In large soup pot or stockpot, brown beef cooking only until thoroughly heated. Add chives; garnish with croutons. Yield: 6 serv- and drain any grease. Add remaining ingredients and simmer slowly for 3 to 4 hours. ings.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings.

Beef Stew Toffee Pudding Cake 2½ tablespoons vegetable oil (A favorite requested by one of our 2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into readers.)

1-inch pieces 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 medium onion, chopped 1 (8-ounce) package dates, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cups boiling water 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2/3 cup heavy cream 4 beef-flavored bouillon cubes 1 stick butter or margarine Salt and black pepper, to taste 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Another stick of butter 4 cups water 1½ cups granulated sugar 4 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 large eggs, beaten 2 cups chopped carrots 3½ cups self-rising flour 2 cups chopped celery Sprinkle baking soda over chopped dates 1 cup frozen English peas Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large soup in bowl. Cover with boiling water. Cool for pot; add beef and cook until browned l hour. Prepare Toffee: Heat heavy cream on all sides. Set aside; keep warm and reserve drippings. Sauté garlic and onion in in a saucepan; set aside. Heat butter or pan drippings in Dutch oven until lightly margarine and brown sugar in a medium browned. Add flour, stirring constantly, saucepan to a boil; cook 2 minutes, stirring.

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inch baking pan. Beat butter and granulated sugar in mixing bowl until fluffy. Add eggs; beat 1 minute. Alternately beat in self-rising flour and date mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Pour into prepared baking pan and bake 40 to 45 minutes; cool in pan 1 hour. Pour toffee over cake in pan.

Yield: 15 servings.

Jelly Almond Crescents 1 cup unsalted butter 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup egg substitute 1/3 cup plain cream yogurt or sour cream 1 teaspoon almond extract ½ cup seedless all-fruit jelly or jam, no sugar added 1/4 cup ground almonds (not too finely ground) 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional) Preheat oven to 350°. Oil a large baking sheet or use nonstick one. In a large bowl, using a pastry blender or two knives, cut butter into flour until it looks like small peas. In a small bowl, mix together egg substitute, yogurt and 1 teaspoon almond extract. Stir egg mixture into the flour and form a ball. Cover and chill for 3 hours to make dough easier to handle. In a cup, mix together jelly, almonds and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract. Divide dough into 4 pieces.

On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a 10-inch circle and spread with jelly mixture. Sprinkle some coconut on top. Cut each circle into 16 wedges. Starting at the wide end, carefully roll each wedge into a crescent. Place crescents on baking sheet ½-inch apart with point seam down. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Remove from oven. Cool 10 minutes; loosen crescents with a spatula and place each on a wire rack to cool. You can eat these warm, if you like. Yield: 64 crescents.

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Pierogie Sale: All Saints Orthodox Church, 211 Willow Ave., Olyphant, sells frozen pierogies Fridays 9:30-11:30 a.m. and Sundays 10:30-11:30 a.m. Price is $6.50 per dozen. Call 570-383-0785 or 570-489-5591 for more information.

Crime Watch Mardi Gras: The Blakely/Peckville Crime Watch Pre-Lent Mardi Gras celebration will be held Friday Feb. 6, 6-10 p.m. at Fiorelli’s, 1501 Main St. in Peckville. Wear your favorite mask if you like. New Orleans and Italian food specialties and desserts. There will be a jazz band and a deejay. Call 570-383-9946 or 570-383-0196 for tickets. All tickets must be purchased in advance; no tickets will be solod at the door.

Music Recital: Marywood University Music, Theatre and Dance Department will present Marywood violin faculty Sophie Till and Australian pianist Therese Milanovic Friday, Feb. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Marian Chapel of the Swartz Center on the university campus. They will perform sonatas by Strauss, Ravel and Prokofiev. Admission is free and open to the public.

the work that goes on backstage.

For information about the workshop and registration, email merchel@maryu. marywood.edu or call 570-862-3615.

There is a $15 fee, which includes lunch.

Benefit Dinner: The Scott Township Hose Co., Station 36, 1027 Montdale Road, will hold a benefit dinner Wednesday Feb. 7, 4-7 p.m. Eat in or take out.

Tickets are $8. Dinner includes a pasta dinner with meatballs and a roll, salad and dessert. Basket raffle drawings will also be held. Proceeds will benefit the Pivovarnick family, who lost their home, belongings, pets, and 58-year-old Michael Pivovarnick, father and husband, in am early January fire.

Bingo Night: Trinity Church, 58 River St. in Carbondale, will hold a bingo night every first, second and third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. (Next bingo night: Feb. 10.) Doors open at 5 p.m.; early bird at 6:15. Light food fare is available. Proceeds benefit the community outreach and other good works of Christ Church, Forest City and Trinity Church. Call 570282-3620 or the bingo hotline at 570536-6250 for more information.

Hose Co Meeting: Whitmore Hose Co., 303 Depew Ave., Mayfield will meet Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend. Tom Rosemergy will preside.

Hose Co. Meeting: Mayfield Hose Benefit Dinner: The friends and fam- Co., will meet Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 8 p.m. ily of Fred Franceschelli will hold a ben- at the company headquarters, 900 Maple efit spaghetti dinner Saturday, Feb. 7, 4-8 St. Tom Holland will preside. p.m. at the Meredith Hose Co., 100 Main St. in Childs. Eat in or take out. Tickets are $10; $5 for kids younger than 12.

Franceschelli is battling cancer and all proceeds will go toward his medical bills.

Legion Fundraiser: The ladies auxiliary at American Legion Post No. 665, Flea Market: Trinity Episcopal 901 Main St. in Dickson City, will hold a Church, 58 River St. in Carbondale, will fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 7, 6-10 p.m., hold a flea market Saturday, Feb. 7, 10 featuring food, and raffles. a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will be available.

Dance Club: The Northeast Social For more information, call 570-282-1776 Dance Club (NESDC) has moved to Shoor 570-282-6176. pa-Davey Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Theatre Workshop: The Marywood No. 6082, 123 Electric St., Peckville, and University theatre program will conduct a will hold a dance Saturday, Feb. 7, 8:30workshop devoted to the technical side 11:30 p.m. Admission is $5. Email NESof theater titled “The Hidden Path: a Way DC05@yahoo.com or visit johnmarchel.

Into Theatre,” Saturday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m. vpweb.com. to 2:30 p.m. in the Sette LaVerghetta Italian Classes: The Scranton ChapCenter for the Performing Arts on the campus. The workshop will introduce stu- ter of UNICO National is offering intermedents to what tech jobs entail, to explain diate Italian classes beginning Sundays, what a satisfying career technical theatre 6-7:30 p.m. for seven weeks beginning can be and to demonstrate that it can be Feb. 8, at Michael Steiner American Lethe hidden path into the theatre industry. gion Post No. 411, 508 Church St. in JesYou don’t need to have technical skills to sup. Cost is $35. Call 570-498-4859 for participate, just curiosity and respect for more information.

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A Spectrum of Fun: The Greater Carbondale YMCA will hold monthly family fun nights for families with autistic children, youth and young adults. The second Friday of each month, 6-8 p.m., will be for families with older youth and young adults (high school age and older) and will include swimming, pizza, socialization and understanding. (Next evening: Feb. 13.)

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• Valley Area Girls Softball League registrations will be held Saturday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m. to noon at the Blakely Borough Building, 1439 Main St. in Peckville. The cost is $60 per player, $80 for two children and $100 for three children of the same family. Divisions are: T-ball (ages 4-5), Rookie (ages 6-7), Rookie U10 (ages 8-10), U12 (ages 11-12), U14 (ages 1314) and U18 (ages 15-18). For additional information and updates, visit “valleyareagirlssoftball” on Facebook.

Towns involved include Archbald, Peckville, Jessup, Jermyn, Mayfield, Scott Twp., Forest City and Carbondale.

• The Jessup Youth Sports Association (JYSA) will hold registration for T-ball (girls and boys ages 4-6), softball (girls ages 6-18) and coach-pitch baseball (boys ages 6-8) on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 6-8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 14, 2-4 p.m.; and Saturday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jessup Borough Building, 395 Lane St. For more information, call 570-6874735 or email ave3024@aol.com or visit eteamz.com/jysa. All players are welcome.

• Olyphant Girls Softball will hold registrations Saturday, Feb. 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eureka Hose Co. No. 4, 717 E. Grant St. Girls from all areas ages 5-17 can sign up. For more information, call 570-614-6361 or 570-487-1404.

• Registrations for Carbino Club Little League baseball and softball will be held Saturday, Feb. 7, 1-3 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 5544, 205 Dolph St. in Jessup, for the following divisions: T-ball (ages 4-6), coach pitch (ages 6-8), minor league (ages 9-10), major league (ages 10-12), 50/70 (ages 11-13), junior league (ages 12-14), senior league (ages 13-16) and big league (ages 15-18). Players are elgible to sign-up if they reside in Blakely, Eynon, Jessup, Peckville, Sturges, Winton or if the player attends the Valley View Elementary Center or La Salle Academy in Jessup. Call 570-650-4558 or email tfiorelli3@aol.com with any questions.

• Dickson City girls softball will hold

registrations Sunday, Feb. 8, 1-4 p.m. at the Dickson City Civic Center, 935 Albert St. All girls ages 5 (T-ball) to 18 are welcome to play. For more information call 570-383-7305.

• American Legion junior and senior baseball teams will be conducting registration for the 2015 season at the Throop Civic Center, 500 Sanderson St., on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2-4 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 18, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 21, 2-4 p.m. Call 570-599-7039 for more information.

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The Jessup Sports Association will host a 12U spring kickoff softball tournament on Saturday and Sunday, May 2-3.

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Softball Skills Clinic

A softball skills clinic will be held Saturdays, Feb. 14, 21 and 28 in the gymnasium of Valley View High School, 1 Columbus Drive in Archbald. Kids in grades one through three will be taught 1-2:30 p.m.

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The Valley View Jr. Cougars will hold registration for football and cheerleading for girls and boys ages 5-13 Saturday, Feb. 7, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jessup Hose Co. No. 1, 632 Fourth Ave. Cost is $65 for one and $85 for family. New members: bring a wallet-size photo and a copy of your child’s birth certificate. Email juniorcougars@aol.com for further information.

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• Silver Sneakers Classic: Monday and Wednesday, 8:35 a.m.

• Silver Sneakers Cardio Circuit: Monday and Wednesday, 9:45 a.m.

• Cardio kickboxing: Tuesday and Thursday, 7 a.m.

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• Abs and Arms: Saturday, 8:30 a.m.

• Zumba: Monday 6 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.

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The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Hospice and Home Health of Lackawanna County is offering a “Yoga for Healing” program. The program, taught by a professional yoga instructor, is designed to help participants increase flexibility; enhance strength; improve concentration, posture, breathing and balance and reduce feelings of stress. This class is for beginners and those with a moderate yoga skill level. Classes are held every Tuesday, 6:15– 7:45 p.m. at VNA’s office, 301 Delaware Ave. in Olyphant. The cost to participate is $10 per session. Call 570-383-5180 for more information.

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At the Dickson City Civic Center, 935 Albert St.: • Betsy’s Boot Camp: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:15-7:15 p.m.

• Zumba: Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:30-8:20 p.m. and Saturdays, 1011 a.m.

• Senior Aerobics with Betsy: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-10 a.m.

At the Greater Carbondale YMCA, 82 N. Main St., Carbondale: Swim Spectrum: Specialized swim lessons for children, youth and young adults on the autism spectrum at little or no cost thanks to a grant from Autism Speaks. Similar to the YMCA’s traditional swim lessons, sessions will consist of eight lessons spanning over four weeks.

However, “Swim Spectrum” will focus on smaller class ratios and an emphasis on involving families/caregivers in the process. Instructors will work closely with students and families to set goals that address aquatic skills, sensory issues and water fears.

Lessons will be offered on a firstcome-first-served basis, and scholarship funds are available. Sessions will be offered in November, December and January. Interested families should call 570282-2210 for more information and to complete the registration information.

Fitness classes • Cardio kickboxing: Mondays 6:157 p.m. and Thursdays 5-5:45 p.m.

• Cardio toning: Tuesdays 5-6 p.m.

• Chair yoga: Wednesdays 10:30-11 a.m.

• Circuit training: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with music and instructor.

• Core fit: Mondays 10-10:45 a.m. and Fridays 10:15-11 a.m.

• Pilates: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:15-7 p.m.

• Silver sneakers: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-11 a.m.

• Walkercise: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 11 a.m. to noon.

• Y-cycle: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:15-7 a.m., Tuesdays 7-7:45 p.m. and Thursdays 7-7:45 p.m.

• Yoga: Wednesdays 7-8 p.m. • Zumba: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8-8:45 a.m., Wednesdays 5-6 p.m.

• Zumba toning: Wednesdays 6-7 p.m.

• Zumba family: Saturdays 9-10 a.m.

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Divine Liturgy, Sunday and Feast Days, 9:30 a.m. Great Vespers, evenings of Feast Days, 6:30 p.m. Rev. Paul Schellbach is pastor. 570-489-0942.

Blakely Baptist, 201 Main St., Blakely. Sunday service 10 a.m.; Sunday school 11:15 a.m.; prayer and study Thursdays 7 p.m. Rev. William Duke is pastor. 570-489-7423.

Blakely Primitive Methodist, 313 First St., Blakely.

Traditional Sunday service 10 a.m.; Sunday school 9 a.m.

Rev. Scott McGrady is pastor. blakelypmchurch.webs.com 570-489-8331.

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.

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Bradley Memorial United Methodist, 106 Lincoln St., Dickson City. Sunday service 9 a.m. Rev. Dr. Michael Shambora Jr. is pastor. 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. Rev. Don Schaible is pastor. christchurchforestcity.com 570-282-3620; 570-785-3425.

Sunday services will not be held on Feb. 8. Instead, services will be held Saturday at 5 p.m. on Feb. 7. Christ Church’s sister parish, Trinity Church (58 River St. in Carbondale) will continue to celebrate Eucharist at 11 a.m. on Sundays for those wishing to attend church on Sunday instead of Saturday.

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 noon 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. Christopher Sahd is pastor. 570-876-1701.

Community Bible, Route 107, Heart Lake Road, Scott Township. Sunday service 10:30 a.m. (pre-service music 9:45 a.m.). Bible study Wednesdays 7:15 p.m. Women’s ministry Thursdays 11 a.m. Men’s ministry Saturdays (biweekly) 8 a.m. Rev. W. Jay Best is pastor. 570-254-6467; 570-282-4918.

Covenant Reformed, 47 S. Church St., Carbondale.

Sunday worship 9:30 and 11 a.m. Fellowship brunch at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. William Boekestein is pastor. 570-2826400. 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. 570-4898321.

Dickson City Primitive Methodist, 516 Jackson St., Dickson City. Traditional service Sunday at 11:15 a.m. Pastor Scott McGrady. 570-489-3452.

Dunmore United Methodist, 222 S. Blakely St., Dunmore. Sunday service 10:30 a.m., Sunday school 10:45 a.m; Rev. Carole McCallum is pastor. 570-343-3789.

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 practice Mondays 7 p.m.; Robert Vigil is pastor.

570-383-0330.

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, 20 N. Church St., Carbondale.

Sunday services 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Rev. Doug Posegate is pastor. 570-282-5740. Email: 1stunitedmethodistcarbondale@gmail.com. Pastor’s phone: 344-9063. Pastor’s email: posegate@verizon.net.

First United Methodist, 520 Washington Ave., Jermyn. Sunday service 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday school 10:45 a.m. Linda Eckersley is pastor. 570-876-0392.

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The Gathering Christian Center, 52 Dundaff St., Suite 3, Carbondale. Sunday school 9 a.m., Sunday service 10:30 a.m. (Spanish translation available). Nursery and children’s church provided. Youth service at 5 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m., Frank Garcia is pastor. 570-9556789 thegatheringcc.org.

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.

570-489-0752.

Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic, 313 First Ave., Jessup. Vespers Saturday at 2 p.m. Holy mystery of penance (confessions) Saturday 3-3:25 p.m. Divine Liturgy Saturday at 4 p.m. Divine Liturgy Sunday at 11 a.m. Holy day Divine Liturgy 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monsignor John T. Sekellick is pastor. 570-489-2353.

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.

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.

Montdale United Methodist, 961 Lakeland Drive, Scott Township. Sunday school 10 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. Linda Eckersley is pastor. 570-254-6319. Pastor: 570563-2371, email lkrle@expix.net.

Mount Bethel Baptist, 1341 Layton Road, Justus.

Sunday worship service at 9:30 a.m. followed by Sunday school. Rev. Donald Hasselman is pastor. 570-587-5841.

North Valley Baptist, meeting in the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Center, 1300 Old Plank Road, Mayfield. Sunday service 10:30 a.m.; children’s church and nursery provided.

Rev. James R. Schmidt is pastor. 570-282-2413.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (Roman Catholic), 15 Fallbrook St., Carbondale. Masses Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. Confessions Saturday 4 p.m. Weekday Masses Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 7 a.m. CCD classes and RCIA meet September through May. Rev. John C. O’Bell is pastor. OLMC@echoes.net. OLMC.weconnect.com. 570282-5172.

Parker Hill Community, 933 Scranton-Carbondale Highway, Dickson City. Sunday worship at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m, 5 and 6:30 p.m. Children’s ministries from birth to grade five at all services. Middle school (grades six to eight) meets Sundays at 11:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. High school (grades nine to 12) meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. For more information visit parkerhill.org, e-mail parkerhill@parkerhill. org or call 570-341-8383.

Peckville Assembly of God, 3364 Scranton/Carbondale Highway, Blakely. Saturday Worship service and youth service 6 p.m. Sunday worship services at 9 and 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Nursery and “Kidz Street” available at all ser-

vices. Rev. Terry Drost is lead pastor. 570-489-4961. peckvilleag.org.

Peckville United Methodist, 732 Main St., Peckville.

Sunday worship 11 a.m. Bible study, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Rev. Dr. Michael Shambora Jr. is pastor. peckvilleumc.org. 570489-0713 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 Saturday 4 and 5:30 p.m., Sunday 8 and 11 a.m. at St. Michael, 320 First Ave. Parish office at 605 Church St., Jessup. Rev. Gerard M. McGlone is pastor. 570-4892252.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, (Roman Catholic) 1101 Willow St., Peckville. Masses weekdays at 6:50 a.m., Saturday Mass at 4 p.m.; Reconcilation 3:15-3:45 p.m. (other times by appointment), Sundays 8 and 10 a.m., Monsignor Peter P. Madus 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 9 and 11 a.m., weekdays 9 a.m. Religious education Sundays 9:50-10:50 a.m. and Mondays 4-5 p.m.

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SS. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian, 135 River St., Olyphant. Liturgy Saturday (English) 5 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 3 p.m. Rev. Nestor Iwasiw is pastor. stcyrils.maslar-online.com 570-489-2271.

SS. James and George Episcopal, 398 Washington Ave., Jermyn. All baptized Christians are welcome to celebrate the Holy eucharist Sunday at 10 a.m. Bible study is at 9 a.m.; Sunday school is at 10 a.m. Senior warden: Scott Carey. Rev. Peter Pearson is supply priest. 570-876-4896.

SS. Peter and Paul Greek Catholic, 47 Rittenhouse St., Simpson. Sunday Liturgy 8 a.m. Rev. Paul Wolensky is pastor/administrator. 570-342-7023.

St. Adalbert Polish National Catholic, 515 Mary St., Dickson City. Sunday Masses 9 a.m. Very Rev. William Chromey is pastor. 570-489-0172.

St. Andrew Ukrainian Greek, 300 Main St., Blakely.

Sunday Divine Liturgy 10 a.m. Very Rev. Benjamin Worlinsky is pastor. 570-383-0530.

St. Basil the Great Orthodox, 9 Lord Ave., Simpson.

Saturday: Vespers 6 p.m. Sunday: Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.

570-282-4052.

St. Basil the Great Russian Orthodox, 33 Midland St., Simpson. Saturday: Vespers 6 p.m. Sunday: Matins 8 a.m.; Divine Liturgy 10 a.m. Sundays from June through September: Matins 7:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. Very Rev. Mitred Archpriest David J. Hritcko is pastor. 570-2822314.

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.

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Very Rev. Mitred Archpriest John D. Sorochka is pastor. 570876-0730.

St. John the Baptist Orthodox, off Route 247, Dundaff. Divine Liturgy Sunday 9 a.m. Very Rev. Dionysius Swencki is pastor. 570-937-4860.

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. Sunday 8 a.m., Divine Liturgy. Very Rev. Protopresbyter Mark Leasure is priest administrator. 570-562-1170.

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. Masses Saturday 4 p.m. at St. Rose; Sunday 7:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. at St. Rose; Sunday 9 a.m. at St. Michael, 46 Midland St., Simpson.

Confessions Saturday 3:15 p.m. at St. Rose. Masses weekdays 8 a.m. at St. Rose; 12:10 p.m. Wednesdays at St. Michael. CCD classes and RCIA meet September through May. Rev. John C. O’Bell is pastor. strose@echoes.net. strosecarbondale.4lpi.com. 570-282-2991.

St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran, 25 Hillcrest Dr., Dickson City. Sunday service 9:30 a.m. Praise and worship service Saturday 5 p.m. Rev. Allen Vomhof is pastor. 570489-2462.

Throop United Methodist, 136 Charles St., Throop.

Sunday service 9 a.m. Rev. David Hinkley is pastor. 570383-0505.

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. 570-760-8234.

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. Rev. Don Schaible is pastor. christchurchforestcity.com. 570-282-3620.

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, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Monsignor Patrick J. Pratico is pastor.

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Idle Hour Lanes Jan. 23 ARC Fun & Friendship: Jack Buletic 245, Jeff Stiles 216, Matthew Bulzoni 214, Murray Plotkin 212, Shawn Buchler 208, John Serkosky 206 and Kathy Usher 202.

Parker House Men’s: Nick Sienkiewich 255-728, David Soulsby 257-715, Mike Sewack 259-708, Mike Sienkiewich Sr 267-702, Carl O’Neil 288-696, Jack Lewis 236-688, Mark Comstock 231-685, JD Jones 258-684, Tom Cruser Sr 245 245-667, Bryan Nelson 245-663, Dave Klassner 248-656, Jeff Schwenk 248-655, Frank Caramanno 237-655, Stan Jimcosky 236-646, Dave Burge 236-645, Jack Deceker 269-641, Stan Maros Jr 231-640, Steve Marciano 248-631, Tony Marciano 267627, Stan Maros III 233-625, Chuck Simalchik 228-624 and Pat Fiscus 225-624.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers won four points.

Waldo’s Tavern: FRancis Pettis 214-600, Shawn Pettis 204-597, Kevin Zelna 219-570, Dusty Thompson 501, James Gadson 477 and Ken Davenport 458.

Brady Bunch and Team two won four points.

Jan. 25 Have It All Youth/Adult, Bumpers: Kallista Straut 162, Eva Hager 159, Devan Smith 144, Quinto Pardini 125 Keith Tucker Sr 336, Dawn Jankowski 318, Melissa Hager 296 and Bob Straut 290.

The Smiths and 49ers won three points.

Have It All Youth/Adult, Regular: Gavin Hall 200-380, Quinn Speckhardt 305, Brady Snyder 273, Danny Davis 229, Saige Hager 163, Sherman Snyder 335, Joseph Amorine 332, Autumn Speckhardt 329, Richard Hager 307 and Mark Davis 303.

AC Club: Al Armfield 269-677, Randy Jarosh 258677, Steven Johnson 246-639, TOny CUtrona 200-586, Rich Mangan 209-579, Joe Gillette 211-575, Kyle Kearney 218-548, Stephanie Emerick 544, Paul Carey Jr 536, Gary Kvdragas 205-532, Jonathan Sawicki 522, Donna Armfield 522, Matt CRimi 506, Mary Colleen Wallo 480, Pat Carr 465, Pete Czulada 454 and Vince Spendido 452.

Clean Again won four points.

Sunday Night Mixed: Anthony Campbell -235-641, Keith Griffiths Jr 224-636, Craig McKenna 222-631, Bonnie Burridge 215-611, Brandon CRossley 215-609, Linda Beck 223-605, Mike Cioffari 246-579, Mike Gruber 204-558, Marty Speckhardt 549, Jason Beck 202-540, Sam Maciejanski 517, Keith Griffiths Sr 500, Heather Evans 495, CHeryl Collura 495, Rob Badryka 470, Krista Wildman 465, Robert Sako Sr 464 and Amanda Griffiths 452.

Whatever won four points.

Jan. 27 Elkview Ladies: Lorraine Matechak 471, Shirley Green 442, Elaine Guse 442, Rose Marie Fischer 441, Mary Clare Staff 435, Alice Cadden 396 and Virginia Miner 385.

Putters won four points.

ARC Fun & Friendship: Brenton McHugh 220, Joe Caljean 229, Cody Calvert 223, Shanna Eshelman 258, JOhn Herman 234, Shane Burling 246, Steve Perko 220, Tom Lynch 231, Vincent Gilio 297, Kristen Haefele 224, Kevin Naniewwicz 218, Scotty Mascaro 200, MIchael Delvecchio 214, Ethan Gerber 234, BObby Robbins 305, Sara Wolff 217, Mary Beck 206, Sarah Regula 213, Jeff Raschen 286, Joey Plotkin 208, Louis Passeri 307, Andrew Smith 236, Scott Schaeffer 243, Jason Frazier 201.

Hot Shotz, Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs, Rock Stars, Capt America Bowlers, Team 19, The Strikers and Lightning Strikes won three points.

Grassy Island Men: Brandon Ricciardi 279-739, Stan Buczynski 248-666, ERic Kaeb 236-651, Marc Cortazar 257-611, Jeff Havrilchak 217-608, Benji Benko 221-582,

Mike Shuta 215-581, Frank DeAneglis Jr 524, Joe Collarini 489, Joe Havrilchak 483 and Frank DeAngelis Sr 478.

Tuesday Night Fun Times: Gary Pramick 219-635, Don Bidwell 222-632, Dave Marcinko 211-613, Mike Moskwa 201-558, Bo Evans 544, Bill Telesco 522, Joe McGrath 204-520, JOn Batista 225-511, Michael Kulp 530, Norman Campbell 201-548, Bonnie Burridge 204520, Betty Horrocks 506, Barbara Kukol 240-561, Hal Walshaw 201-580, Don Bidwell Jr 212-489, PJ Murphy 480, Mike Lupole 470, Jayson Flynn 468 and Damian Grayek 450.

Spare Me, 7 10 Split and Multiple Scores won four points.

Jan. 28 Leisure Ladies: Debbie Meyer 230-522, Jere Snell 236-513, MJ Schmaltz 474, Cheryl Collura 467, Ginger Holeva 457, Linda Muir 454, Connie Baruffaldi 461, Gail O’Donnell 428, Bev Frazier 433, Miriam Fernandez 415 and Kathy Emanuelson 400.

Goof Balls and Freakin Ten Pins won four points.

Hi Rollers: Gene Stoeckel 201-541, Sandy Kresge 472, Marion Bede 454, Don KUlig 453, Forrest Carr 448, Ken Britton 426 and John Pisaturo 422.

Four Blind Mice won four points.

Senior Men: Paul Zalewski 255-727, Rick Scango 247-664, Dick Dodge 231-632, Carm Mendicino 265631,JOhn Mohila 215-586, Bob Rutkowski 223-578, Rich Chaballa 217-576, JIm Dodge 563, Walt Lesnefsky 209-560, Jim McHugh 536, Bob Simms 209-532, Bob Lyman 504, Pete Mondati 471, Bob Keesler 470, John Mertzen 462 and Jim Musser 462.

Deutsch Institute Bowling League: Fred Parry III 317, Brett Odzana 277, Will Wassel 250, Jason Otto 209, Tom Woody 222, Giovan Lisi 259, Tommy Hennigan 226, Ronnie Caets 200, MIchaelle Hannon 234, Eric O’Hora 289, Fred Parry Jr 334, Jay Cutrona 214, Steven Franchetti 260, Joe Plotkin 221.

Team 7 won three points.

Valley Lanes Jan. 24 Third- through Sixth-Grade Mixed: Bowling Beasts, Strikers and High Energy won three points.

The individual female high series was bowled by Kristin Lipkus with a 515. She also had the individual female high game with a 202. The individual male high series was bowled by Joey Lipkus with a 493. He also had the individual male high game with a 190.

Other scores were: Justin Eldred 61-82-84-227, Samantha Sharp 74-57-39-170, Robert Constantine 92-107-103-302, Jeremy Schermerhorn 49-54-48-151, Stephen Stolarik 73-69-92-234, Jaiden Rosar 102-10081-283, Logan Fuga 81-106-133-320, Jenna Eldred 79-137-111-327, Erin Lipkus 124-162-123-409, Kristin Lipkus 146-167 and Joey Lipkus 1530150.

Seventh- through 12th Grade Mixed: Bawlerz won three points. Valley Strikers, Backwoods Bowlers and Firecrackers won two points. Wiz Kidz, Merica and Lightning Strikes won one point.

The individual female high series was bowled by Savannah Kimble with a 454, while the individual female high game was 175 bowled by Angel Martin and Savannah Kimble. The individual male high series was bowled

by Keith Pfeiffenberger with a 507. He also had the individual male high game with a 190.

Other scores were : Taylor Schlasta 98-100-98-296, Jarred Rosar 89-172-92-353, Savannah Kimble 124155, Cassidy Kimble 105-93-132-330, Billy Kovaleski 135-126-120-381, Tanner Wightman 105-74-90-269, Kraig Huston 123-128-137-388, Cariah Wightman 8170-71-222, Kodie Huston 131-128-101-360, Alexandra Clark 119-96-157-372, Angel Martin 72-134-381, A.J.

Stolarik 113-76-124-313, Brooke Thomas 97-100-113310, Nicoliona Broskoskie 112-122-110-344, Adam Cruz 95-82-71-248, Keith Pfeiffenberger 170-147, Alexandra Seaman 50-70, Dakota Van Estenbridge 69-56 and Marcaila Van Estenbridge 43-45.

Senior Citizen Mixed: Lucky Strikers, Alley Masters and Ten Pin Wizards won four points. Strike Force and Strike Club won three points. Magic Strikers won one point.

The individual female high series was bowled by Cindy Urbas with a 499, while the individual female high game was 185 bowled by Marge Burtell. The individual male high series was bowled by Walt Vosefski with a 608. He also had the individual male high game with a 212.

Other scores were: Lillian Leo 118-121, Frank Corio 129-132-111-363, Peggy Newak 116-136-134-386, Joe Bauman 125-145-137-407, Gworgeann Calabro 155143-131-429, Thelma Lowry 105-108-125-3378, Lucille McDonough 131-135, Andy Notchick 177-194-170-541, Hank Majdic 122-106-142-370, Tom Tedesco 109-125115-349, Mable Kane 141-111-136-388, Lorraine Andtrukat 156-137-169-462, Helen Swan 109-144-117370, Lois Leobnard 101-138-134-373, Ralph Hoyle 202-153-148-503, Ann Majdic 122-144-142-408, Angie Atkinson 104-159-170-433, Marge Burrell 122-122-429, Dave Andrukat 126-122-152-400, Helen Zedar 165-111164-440, Nancy Kelsch 165-161-158-484, Phil Calachino 164-191-133-488, Tom Kozlik 158-171-145-474,

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