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Telling the Story on Stage
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For Samantha Theriault, dance gives her the opportunity to express emotions through movement. The Riverside High School junior has been taking dance classes from the time she was two years old and, recently, she competed in and won two divisions of the DanceXplosion Talent Competition’s regional semifinals in Sparta, New Jersey. Theriault received first place in the competition’s senior accelerated lyrical division and first place in the senior accelerated solo division after competing against dancers from across the United States. The accelerated division is for dancers who complete three to six hours of dance training per week. “DanceXplosion is one of my favorite dance competitions,” Theriault said. “It is always a lot of fun and the people running it are very sweet. DanceXplosion really cares about their dancers. DanceXplosion does their best to set an example for the hundreds of young people who come to their regionals by taking part in campaigns against bullying and showing support in October for breast cancer awareness. It really helps you grow as a person.” Theriault resides in Taylor and is a student at Illusions Performing Arts Center in Old Forge under the instruction of Cherilyn Bednarz. While at Illusions, Theriault has had the opportunity to dabble in all sorts of dance genres, including ballet, musical theater, jazz and even Tahitian dance, all of which she has learned for competition, as well as for recital. “Dance means the world to me,” Theriault said. “It is a lot of hard work, but you decide how well you want to do. No one else can make
Samantha Theriault, a junior at Riverside High School, recently won two divisions of the DanceXplosion Talent Competition. Her other activities at Riverside include the National Honor Society and newspaper.
your jump a little higher or make you spin an extra revolution — you do. It makes you realize that the only limits you have are the ones you set for yourself.” Illusions has sent students to DanceXplosion in the past and Theriault herself has even won previous years’ competitions in both the solo and team divisions. “I have become extremely close to my team over the years,” she said. “The girls and boys I dance with are like family to me. We care about one another and have never given up on each other and I think that’s what makes us such a great studio.” On the DanceXplosion stage, Theriault’s main success has been in the lyrical dance category, which she is quick to explain is not the same as ballet, even though the two types of
dance are very similar. “Lyrical dance contains a lot of technique, making it similar to ballet,” she said. “A lyrical dance is all about telling a story. Dancers don’t just get on stage and do a routine, an emotional connection has to be made.” Theriault and Illusions will participate in the DanceXplosion National Finals in Wildwood, New Jersey. this July and she is already looking forward to the event. “I’ve met a lot of amazing people from different states,” she said. “The competition teaches you sportsmanship as well. You win some and you lose some, but you’re always happy for whoever wins because you know they put in the hard work and dedication. This isn’t my first year winning in my division, but it’s just as exciting for me as it was the first time.”
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TAYLOR POLICE: Officers responded to more than 70 calls between March 7-16. On March 7, officers were dispatched to investigate pedestrian contact in the 800 block of Main Avenue. On March 8, officers were sent to investigate a reported mental health incident in the 1100 block of Reynolds Avenue. Public drunkenness sent officers to the 500 block of Main Street. Police were sent to the 1300 block of Loomis Avenue to investigate domestic violence. Officers were sent to investigate a 911 hang-up call in the 1100 block of Reynolds Avenue. A road hazard sent officers to Bald Mountain Road. Officers were dispatched to investigate lost property at the Walmart on Main Street and Rock Street. Officers were sent to investigate harassment by communication in the 100 block of Village Drive. Officers were dispatched to investigate theft from a motor vehicle on Keyser Avenue. On March 9, officers conducted several traffic stops near the Price Chopper on Main Street. A noise complaint sent officers to the 600 block of Taylor Street. Officers were sent to investigate a disabled vehicle in the 100 block of Ridge Street. A report of a suspicious vehicle sent officers to the 100 block of Grove Street. A report of reckless driving sent officers to Main Street. Officers were dispatched to investigate a reported motor vehicle fire at the Walmart on Main Street. Officers were sent to Riverside Rehab on Main Street to investigate terroristic threats. Officers were dispatched to investigate an MVA at Kane is Able in the Stauffer Industrial Park. Officers were dispatched to investigate a report of domestic violence in the 300 block of Main Avenue. A report of erratic driving sent officers to the 600 block of Main Street. Officers responded to a road hazard of faulty lights between Oak Street and Main Street. Officers were dispatched to investigate a 911 hang-up call in the 1200 block of Loomis Avenue. Officers were sent to investigate a custody dispute in the 60 block of Alban Lane. On March 10, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported rape in the 200 block of Union Street. Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of Keyser Avenue. Officers were sent to investi-
gate a 911 hang-up call in the 1100 block of Reynolds Avenue. Officers were dispatched to investigate reported property damage in the 100 block of Taylor Street. A noise complaint sent officers to the 100 block of Taylor Street. Officers responded to assist an arrest on Short Street. On March 11, officers conducted a traffic stop on Main Street. Officers were sent to investigate an animal complaint in the 200 block of Rinaldi Drive. Officers were dispatched to investigate a reported retail theft at the Walmart on Main Street. Officers were dispatched to investigate an activated alarm in the 100 block of Main Street. Officers responded to a report of domestic violence at McDade Park. Officers responded to assist an arrest at CP Rail on Main Street. Officers were dispatched to investigate a parking complaint between East Atherton Street and Park Street. Officers were sent to the Walmart on Main Street to investigate a motorist resisting arrest. On March 12, Officers were dispatched to investigate a reported burglary in the 150 block of Keyser Avenue. Officers were sent to the Walmart on Main Street to investigate a reported shoplifting incident. Officers were dispatched to the 2100 block of Main Street to conduct a welfare check. Officers were sent to the 1100 block of Main Street to investigate neighbor dispute. A road hazard sent officers to the 900 block of Parrott Avenue. Officers were dispatched to investigate an MVA in the intersection of Oak Street and Keyser Avenue. Officers were sent to investigate a reported suspicious person in the 1300 block of Main Avenue. Police officers were dispatched to assist the state police on Rundle Street. Officers responded to a report of a disorderly male in the 500 block of Oak Street. Officers were dispatched to investigate a reported forgery, false ID, and warrant in the 1100 block of Loomis Avenue. On March 13, a noise complaint sent officers to the 1000 block of Main Street. Officers were dispatched to investigate a reported fraud in the 400 block of Main Street. Officers were sent to assist an EMS in the 300 block of Main Street. Officers conducted traffic stops on Union Street See POLICE on page 4
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Phoenix Kids, a program of Phoenix Theatrics, will present “Beauty and the Beast,” from Friday, March 20, through Sunday, March 29, at the Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, 409 Main St. Duryea. Friday performances are at 7 p.m., Saturday performances are at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday performances are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10; $5 for children age 5 and younger. The performance will be presented by children ages four through 13 and reservations are recommended. Call 570-457-3589 to reserve tickets. When reserving, please indicate if there are children in your party so they may be seated up front.
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and Keyser Avenue. Officers responded to a reported theft in the 100 block of Railroad Court. Officers were dispatched to investigate a reported overdose at Rockledge Terrace. On March 14, officers were dispatched to investigate an motor vehicle accident (MVA) in the 1200 block of Main Avenue. Officers were sent to investigate a reported chemical smell in the 100 block of Grove Street. Officers were dispatched to investigate a parking complaint in the 1100 block of Reynolds Avenue. Officers were sent to investigate a reported vandalism in the 200 block of Sibley Avenue. Officers were dispatched to investigate an MVA in the Price Chopper parking lot on Main Street. Officers were sent to investigate a similar MVA in the 100 block of Main Street. On March 15, officers were dispatched to investigate reported domestic violence on Kennedy Boulevard. An activated alarm sent officers to Kane is Able in the Stauffer Industrial Park. Officers were sent to the Price Chopper on Main Street to conduct a drug arrest. Officers were sent to a home in the 100 block of El Drive to investigate an activated burglar alarm. Officers were dispatched to investigate an
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alleged assault in the 600 block of Sibley Avenue. Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1300 block of Main Street. Officers were sent to investigate a reported civil conflict at Maple Manor on William Street. Officers were dispatched to investigate a suspicious phone message in the 100 block of Union Street. Officers responded to a disorderly conduct call on Kennedy Boulevard. Officers were dispatched to investigate a dog bite on Jo Merlyn Drive. Officers were sent to investigate reported criminal mischief on Kennedy Boulevard. On March 16, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported suspicious person with a possible warrant in the 1300 block of Main Avenue. Officers were sent to investigate public drunkenness and resisting of arrest in the 1300 block of Main Street. OLD FORGE POLICE: Officers responded to more than 15 calls between March 7-15. On March 7, officers were dispatched to investigate criminal mischief to a vehicle in the 100 block of South Keyser Avenue. Officers were sent out to investigate a PFA violation in the 1200 block of Franklin Street. On March 8, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported custody dispute in the 600 block of Kohler Avenue. An activated burglar alarm sent officers to the 100 block of Apache Drive.
On March 10, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported disorderly male in the 1200 block of Main Street. On March 11, officers were sent to investigate a reported trespassing incident in the 100 block of Taroli Street. Officers were dispatched to assist Moosic Police Department in the 700 block of Minooka Avenue in Moosic. On March 12, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported missing person in the 200 block of Smull Street. Officers responded to reported verbal domestic dispute in the 100 block of Sussex Street. Officers were sent to the 100 block of Dunn Avenue for a road hazard. On March 13, officers were dispatched to investigate a parking complaint in the 100 block of Main Street. Officers were sent to the 200 block of Milwaukee Avenue for a reported potential gas leak. On March 14, officers were dispatched to investigate reported criminal mischief in the 200 block of Sibley Avenue. An activated burglary alarm sent officers to the 300 block of Moosic Road. Officers were dispatched to investigate a reported unresponsive male in the 200 block of West Grace Street. On March 15, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Kennedy Boulevard to assist the Taylor Police Department. Officers responded to a reported suicidal female in the 1000 block of Spring Street.
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Phoenix Theatrics, 409-411 Main St., Duryea, will host auditions for the full-length version of “Godspell” on Sunday, March 22, from 5-7:30 p.m. This is an open audition for ages 1315 with roles available for everyone. Those wanting to audition should bring 32 measures of a song to sing. There will be a musical director on hand or participants should bring backtracks. No a cappella or singing over words will be permitted. Those wanting to audition will also be asked to participate in a short dance combination and will be asked to read from the script. For more information, contact director/choreographer Lee LaChette at 570-991-1817.
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Flapjack Fundraiser
A flapjack fundraiser will be held at Applebee’s Restaurant at the Viewmont Mall in Dickson City for the Riverside Marching Band on Saturday, March 28, from 8-10 a.m. Tickets are $7.50; $5.50 for children ages 12 and younger and can be purchased from any band member or by calling Dawn at 570-4990417 or Lori at 570-687-2876.
Breakfast with the Bunny
The Taylor Splash Park Committee is sponsoring “Breakfast with the Bunny” at Riverside High School on Saturday, March 28, from 9-11 a.m. Tickets are $7; $5 for children. There will also be photos with the bunny for $5, basket raffles, a 50/50 chance game and other activities for the children. Call Peg at 570-562-3206 for more information.
Easter Egg Hunt
The Old Forge Lions are hosting an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 28, beginning at noon at the Old Forge Memorial Football Stadium. The event is free for children ages 10 and younger.
The Church of God of Taylor, located at 401 W. Grove St., will host a mid-week ecumenical Lenten worship The Penn State Master Gardenon Wednesday, March 25, at 7 p.m. ers are hosting an open house at the The evening’s preacher will be the Rev. Plow and Hearth store at the Shoppes Norm Demming, pastor of St. Paul’s Inat Montage, 2111 Shoppes Boulevard, dependent Bible Church. Moosic, on Saturday, March 28, from noon to 3 p.m. The event will feature presentations by the gardeners on tree The second annual Mary Iacovazzi care, container gardening, soil, native Memorial Scholarship event will be held and invasive plants and other topics. See AROUND TOWN on page 7 on Thursday, March 26, from 5-8 p.m.
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Barbara Giovagnoli of the Lackawanna County Office of Environmental Sustainability will give a presentation about composting and the Lackawanna County 4-H will feature children’s activities. Call 570-963-6842 or email LackawannaMG@psu.edu for more information.
Spring Yard Sale
St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church, 200 Stephenson St., Duryea, will host its spring yard sale on Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. Space for tables is available for a $10 rental; but you must bring your own table. Set-up time is 8 a.m. and vendors as well as crafters are welcome. For table space reservations, call 570-457-2291.
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There will be an early dismissal on Thursday, April 2, in the Riverside School District. Riverside High School will dismiss at 12:45 p.m., Riverside East Elementary will dismiss at 1:15 p.m. and Riverside West Elementary will dismiss at 1:45 p.m. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 7. Elementary report card distribution is on Friday, April 17. Parent-teacher conferences will be held on Friday, April 24. East will dismiss at 11 a.m. and West at 11:30 a.m. on April 24. Conference appointment forms will be sent home with student report cards.
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St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church, 205 North Main Street, Pittston, is hosting a pizza and soup Sale through Easter Sunday, April 5. A tray of unbaked pizza is $10, baked pizza is $12 per tray and costs $1 extra for onions. Advance orders will be taken by Linda at 570-905-7387. Deadline for orders are on Thursday. Pick ups are on Fridays.
St. Michael’s Church, located on the corner of Church and Winter streets in Old Forge, is hosting a Manhattan clam chowder and homemade bread sale on Friday, March 20, from 2-5 p.m. Soup is $6 per quart and bread is $5 per loaf. Orders will be accepted through Wednesday, March 18, by calling Sandra at 570-457-9280, Dorothy at 570-562-1434 or the church hall at 570-457-2875. The church will also host a pierogie sale on Tuesday, March The Taylor Fire and Rescue, 1137 31, from 2-5 p.m. Cost is $6 per dozen. Reynolds Ave., will host a pancake and Orders will be accepted through Friday, sausage breakfast on Sunday, May 3, March 27, by calling Sandra at 570from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $7 457-9280 or the church hall at 570and may be purchased at the door.
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The following Triboro-area students have obtained dean’s list status at their respective colleges and universities. Coastal Carolina University: Jonathan Kelley, Old Forge. Colgate University: Sarah Stuccio, Pittston; and Stephanie Tilberry, Taylor. Juniata College: Elizabeth Godusky, Old Forge. Lycoming College: Nicole Marianelli, Old Forge. Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences: Tejendra Patel, Moosic. Robert Morris University: Antoinette Antonacci, Dupont. Rochester Institute of Technology; Jeremy Astolfi, Pittston; and Alia Gestl, Pittston. University of Scranton: Dana Addesa, Old Forge; Alexander Anzelmi, Old Forge; Dayton Beasley, Moosic; Karissa Barbarevec, Moosic; Joseph Ciuccio, Old Forge; Heather Derenick, Taylor; Derek Drasba, Old Forge; Matthew Fedor, Old Forge; Louis Finnerty, Old Forge; Norman Frederick, Pittston; Jordan Gruttadauria, Duryea; Anthony Guariglia, Pittston;
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Baby boomers are people born during the post–World War II baby boom between the years 1946 and 1964. Seventy-six million American children were born between 1945 and 1964, representing a cohort that is significant on account of its size alone. The year 1964 was quite a year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was 874, the average cost of a new house was $13,050, gas was 30 cents a gallon and a new car cost $3,500. President Lyndon Johnson declared a “War on Poverty” and the Vietnam War was expanded by the Tonkin Gulf Resolution. Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) beat Sonny Liston for the heavyweight championship, the first Ford Mustang was made, the World’s Fair was held in New York City, the Beatles made their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show and Bob Dylan released “The Times They Are a-Changin.’” Unbelievably, the last of the baby boomers, those born in 1964, turned 50 last year. Reaching age 50 is quite the milestone. While 50 may be the new 30 for many things, 50 is an important birthday when speaking about colon and rectal cancer and cancer screening. Colon and rectal cancers are the fourth most frequently diagnosed cancers and are one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in northeast Pennsylvania, with incidence rates about 10 percent higher than the United States average. Nearly 940 new cases are diagnosed, and more than 330 patients die from colon cancer each year in Carbon, Lehigh, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Northampton, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming counties combined. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United States, but it does not have to be. If everyone aged 50 and older had regular screenings, at least 60 percent of the deaths from this cancer could be avoided. Both men and women can get colorectal cancer. It is most often found in people age 50 and older and your risk increases as you
age. Colorectal cancer usually starts from polyps in the colon or rectum. Over time, some polyps can become cancerous. Screening tests find polyps so they can be removed before they turn into cancer. Screening can also find colorectal cancer early when the chance of being cured is good. There is more than one test to find polyps or colorectal cancer. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends the following: • High-sensitivity fecal occult blood test (FOBT): You can do this annual test at home and send stool samples to a lab or your doctor. • Flexible sigmoidoscopy (done every five years, with FOBT every three years): In this test, the doctor looks for polyps or cancer in the rectum and lower third of the colon. • Colonoscopy (done every 10 years): In this test, the doctor looks for polyps or cancer in the rectum and in the entire colon. Screening should start at age 50 for men and women of average risk. Each test has its pluses and minuses. Patients and their doctors need to talk about the benefits and risks associated with each screening test as they decide which to use, when to start and how often to be tested. People at high risk for colorectal cancer may need earlier and more frequent screening. Precancerous polyps and earlystage colorectal cancer do not always cause symptoms, especially at first. This means that you can have a polyp or colorectal cancer and not know it. That is why screening is so important. If you were born in 1964 and if you are 50 years old or older, speak to your healthcare provider about getting screened. The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute is a nonprofit, community-based agency working to ease the burden of cancer in northeastern Pennsylvania. Focusing on community and patient services, hospital and practice support services and survivorship, 100 percent of Cancer Institute resources are invested in this region. For more information about the cancer institute, visit cancernepa.org or call (800) 424-6724.
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Food Collection: In recognition of National Nutrition Month, state Rep. Sid Michaels Kavulich, D-Lackawanna, is collecting healthy, non-perishable food items at his Taylor office this March. Residents wishing to donate can drop off food from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 802 S. Main St., Taylor from now through Friday, March 27. Healthy, non-perishable items such as whole wheat pasta, low-sodium canned goods, canned fruits, soups, rice, grains and peanut butter are suggested donations. Glass jars cannot be accepted and food banks cannot accept items beyond their expiration date. Kavulich reminds residents that while making donations, they can also avail themselves of his staff, which is prepared to provide constituent services on any state-related matter. Additional information is available by contacting Kavulich’s constituent service office at 570-562-2350. Free Workshop: The latest fundraising techniques and methods for managing vol-
unteers will be the topics for the first Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Department and Arts, Culture and Education Council workshop on March 19. Tonyehn Verkitus, senior vice president of nonprofit engagement for GiveGab, a social media site, will present “At the click of a Button: New Tools for Crowdgiving for Fund Raising and Volunteer Engagement by GiveGab” on Thursday, March 19, from 5:30-7 p.m., at the Entrepreneurial Launch Pad, 507 Linden St., Scranton. Verkitus will be presenting on how local nonprofits can benefit from GiveGab’s latest fund raising tools by managing key fundraising activities in addition to organizing volunteers. The GiveGab site started in Lackawanna County and now has a national and international presence. It connects donors and volunteers with organizations that match their interested and offers tools that allows organizations to manage volunteers and donations. Information on the company can be
found at info.givegab.com. The workshop is free of charge. Participants may register by either calling the Arts and Culture Department Program Coordinator at 570-963-6590, ext. 106, or emailing arts-culture@lackawannacounty.org. Ham Bingo: Rev. Eduard Shestak and the parishioners of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church will sponsor the fifth annual Ham Bingo on Sunday, March 22, at 1 p.m. The event will be held in the church hall at 320 Vine St. Theme baskets, door prizes and various bingo specials will be available throughout the afternoon. The kitchen opens at 11 a.m. A variety of food items and refreshments will be available. The church will also sponsor a bake sale during the bingo. Admission will be $3. Egg Decoration: On Sunday, March 22 the Lackawanna Historical Society will host
a pysanky egg demonstration at the Catlin House, 232 Monroe Ave., Scranton. The demonstration will begin at 2 p.m. Pysanky is a traditional Ukranian craft in which patterns are drawn on eggs with wax, which protects the egg when dye is applied. The demonstration will be led by Tammy Budnovitch, who has been making pysanky since she was a child. She will demonstrate how to create pysanky, and will have premade eggs available for purchase. Budnovitch is a member of S.S. Cyril and Methodius and has been teaching pysanky for several years. For more information or to make reservations for this program, contact the Lackawanna Historical Society at 570-344-3841 or email lackawannahistory@gmail.com.
Class of 1964: The Old Forge Class of 1964 will meet Tuesday, March 24, at noon, at Arcaro and Genell’s on Main Street in Old Forge. See CALENDAR on page 13
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Pierogie Sale: St. Michael’s Orthodox Church will sponsor a pierogie sale on Tuesday, March 31, from 2-5 p.m. Deadline for orders is Wednesday, March 25, and can be placed with Sandra, at 570-457-9280 or the church hall at 570-457-2875. Price is $6 per dozen. Pancake Fundraiser: Riverside Marching Band will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, March 28, from 8-10 a.m. at Applebee’s in Scranton. The breakfast will include all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage and beverage. A basket raffle will also be held during the breakfast. Tickets are $7.50 per person, $5.50 children 12 and younger. Tickets can be purchased from any Riverside Marching Band member or by contacting Dawn at 570-499-0417 or Lori at 570-687-2876. Tickets will also be available at the door during the breakfast.
responsible for providing a door prize. Proceeds from the event will benefit PROmoting School — community — university Partnerships to Enhance Resilience (PROSPER) drug and alcohol prevention programs in Lackawanna County schools. For more information about the vendor craft fair or for a vendor application, call Penn State Extension at 570-963-6842. Night at the Races: The Excelsior Hose Co. No. 2 of Duryea will be holding its ninth annual “Night at the Races” on Saturday, March 28. It will be held at the Germania Hose Co located on Foote Avenue in Duryea. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and the races will begin at 7 p.m. There will be plenty of homemade food, beverages and deserts. There will also be a variety of games such as raffles and gift baskets. The cost of a horse is $10, plus an additional $3 admission fee. Horses can be purchased by any member or at the door. For more information, contact the fire department at 570-457-2233. Chicken Dinner: The Old Forge Lions Club will hold its annual chicken dinner Thursday, March 29, at St. Mary’s Church. This includes a half of a chicken, mashed potatoes and beans. The cost is $10 and is for takeout only. It will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and tickets can be purchased at the door. There will also be a collection of old eyeglasses and hearing aids for recycling.
Easter Egg Hunt: The Taylor Lions Club — in conjunction with Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Taylor Borough Council, R and L Civic Club and Acacia Lodge No. 579 F and A Masons — will host its 30th annual Easter egg hunt for all borough children at the Taylor Community Center at noon on Saturday, March 28, at noon. Guests will include the Easter Bunny and “Pride” the Taylor lion. Photos can be taken with your Easter Events: Queen of the Apostles own camera. All attending children will re- Parish will host “Breakfast with the Easter ceive candy selected by the Easter bunny at Bunny” from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, this Waste Management sponsored event. March 29, in the parish hall in the former St. Mary’s School, 742 Spring St., Avoca. The Bunny Breakfast: The Taylor Splash menu will include eggs, home fries, pancakes, Park Committee will sponsor “Breakfast with sausage, toast, coffee, tea, juice and homethe Bunny” at Riverside High School on Sat- made baked goods. Tickets are $6 per adult urday, March 28, from 9-11 a.m. Breakfast and $4 for children 12 and younger, and can will include pancakes and sausage. The cost is be purchased in advance by calling the parish $7; $5 for children. There will also be photos office at 570-457-3412 or at the event. Chilwith the bunny for $5, basket raffles, a 50/50 dren age 2 and younger will be admitted for chance game and other activities for the chil- free. The Easter Bunny will also be available dren. Call Peg at 570-562-3206 for more in- for photos with the children for free. Attendformation. ees must use their own camera. The parish will have its annual Easter Vendor, Craft Fair: The Promoting Egg Hunt at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 4 on School-community-university Partnerships the grounds of Kiesinger Funeral Home, 225 to Enhance Resilience (PROSPER) team is McAlpine St., Duryea. Participants are asked hosting a spring vendor and craft fair on Sat- to bring a basket or bag the morning of the urday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the hunt. West Scranton Intermediate School, 1401 To register for this event, call Erin at Fellows St., in Scranton. The planning com- 570-654-2429 and leave the name(s) of mittee is accepting applications for vendors to the child(ren) attending. Indicate if the sell their products or crafts. Vendor space is child has a peanut allergy. A return call is available for $30 for a single space. Vendors not necessary. keep all profits from their booths, but will be See CALENDAR on page 15
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The first two years of Jared Yanniello’s tenure of coaching Old Forge, his alma mater, have been quite eventful, even before his first game directing the Blue Devils. What Yanniello has been able to do is keep the Blue Devils improving throughout the season and making sure they don’t take too many backwards steps. “It’s not the wins and losses that matter to us, it’s about trying to be the best team we can be,” Yanniello said. “Especially toward the end of the season, for my two years here, I think we’ve played our best basketball right at the end and that’s the best time to do that. It’s been hard, coming off two good football seasons. The kids come off the field and have one or two weeks to get into shape and we expect those tough games early on, but I think it builds the character of the team.” Because the goals for the Blue Devils are so high, the players have little choice except to reach higher and higher to meet those expectations. “We accomplished what we set out to do. We wanted to win the district title, and we did that,” Yanniello said. “The one thing we haven’t done in a while is win the league. It’s a tough league and the good thing is it prepares us for districts each year, and it seems, going into districts, we’re playing competition we’re seeing pretty much every night in the league.” For as much as Yanniello would like to see the Blue Devils earn a Lackawanna League Division III title, the Old Forge graduate understands the balance, and as long as the football team continues to make deep playoff runs, he’ll have to be satisfied with making the District 2 Class A championship the main goal. Old Forge has been okay with that tradeoff, having won eight of the last nine district crowns. “We thought we could have gone a little farther in states, but we ran into a tough team in the first round; they had two good players,” Yanniello said of
Meadowbrook Christian, which beat the Blue Devils, 63-57, in their state opener. “We told our kids going into the game that anything can happen, that nobody really knows you, nobody knows your strengths and weaknesses. Every year, we’re going to try go farther and farther.” It also seems that every year, some player or players are able to play a bigger role due to their improvement, and this year was no different. “Besides A.J. Cantarella, who stepped it up later on in the year, I thought he was dragging his feet a little bit during the transition from football to basketball, I really thought point guard Nick Pelosi did a tremendous job for us both offensively and defensively,” Yanniello said. “I’m really looking forward to seeing him in his senior season handling the ball for us.” Cantarella came up huge in the playoffs, delivering 29 points and 20 rebounds against Meadowbrook Christian, while Pelosi became a key player in running the Blue Devils offense. The 6-foot 7-inch Cantarella will be the biggest loss, both physically and in importance, from the Blue Devils next year, but Pelosi and Joey Gutowski will be back to lead Old Forge’s defense of its district title run. Yanniello believes he has candidates to rise into large roles. “Once baseball winds down, we’ll take a look at what we have,” Yanniello said. “We had a couple of juniors who gave us some quality minutes this year, Eric Parker and Johnny Lee. We’re expecting guys like that to step up over the summer and have the possibility of playing when the winter comes.” At a small school like Old Forge, athletes play multiple sports and coaches get used to sharing talented players. Yanniello has grown accustomed to this, knowing that the longer the other sports seasons last, there is a good chance that betterthan-average athletes will be in his program. That’s a great way to keep a program rolling, and it hasn’t taken Yanniello long to figure that out.
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Hoagie, Soup Sale: The Moosic Lions will be holding its annual Lenten tuna hoagie and homemade red clam chowder sale every Friday during Lent through Friday, April 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Moosic Youth Center. Hoagies will cost $4, and clam chowder will be $3 a pint or $6 a quart. Proceeds from the sale will help fund the club’s scholarship as well as other projects. To pre-order, or to schedule delivery to your place of business, call Tim at 570-4571299. Walk-ins are always welcome.
its annual spring sale, as well as volunteers to help with preparation and staffing for the event. All proceeds from the book sale will benefit the Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library Endowment, which supports library collections and services. The library will accept any hardcover or paperback books in good condition, including
Tax Information: Old Forge Tax Collector Gary Propersi reports that the 2015 borough taxes were mailed during the week of Feb. 16. Rebate period as shown on the statement will be in effect until Wednesday, April 15. Payments can be made daily at Peoples Security Bank, 216 S. Main Street, Old Forge or by mail to the tax office and a receipt will be mailed to those who enclose a self addressed, stamped envelope. Any property owner who doesn’t receive a tax bill should contact the Tax Office at 570457-6408, ext. 5.
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Film Festival: A Cary Grant film festival will be held on Thursdays, April 9, 16, 23 and 30, at the Taylor Community Library. The festival will feature “Bringing Up Baby,” “The Talk of the Town,” “Room for One More” and “Charade.” All films begin at 6:30 p.m. and include refreshments. Bus Trip: A bus trip to see “Moses” at Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster will be held on Friday, April 10, for the 2:45 p.m. show. Cost is $116 and includes bus seat, driver tip, show ticket, dinner, all tips and taxes. Dinner is at the Shady Maple Smorgasbord following the show. Bus leaves Pittston Plaza at 10:45 a.m. A $58 deposit per person is required with reservations. To make a reservation or to request a flyer on the trip, call 570-603-1915, leave a message if no answer. Trip is being sponsored by the United Methodist Church Pittston Building Fund.
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The Triboro Banner will run a special “Voters Guide” for the May 19 primary election on Thursday, May 7, in the Triboro Banner All area candidates are invited to submit a brief statement and photo. These brief articles (250 words or less) will run free of charge in that edition. To submit your notice, e-mail it to the appropriate address below. The deadline is Friday, April 24, at 5 p.m. (If you do not have e-mail, you may fax it or drop it off, but e-mail is preferred!) As always, we reserve the right to edit what you send. Please write your statement in the “first person” (I am...), NOT the “third person” (she is...).
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Triboro Banner Editor Shannon Keith at 207-3473 E-mail: skeith@timesshamrock.com These special “Voters Guides” provide a captive audience for your political message. Therefore, if you have more to say then the brief biography permits, advertising space is available. All endorsements or other statements of position should be submitted in the form of an advertisement.
For more information on advertising, call Noemi M. Teleky at 348-9185 ext 3027 16 ThE TRIBORO BANNER
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