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When Riverside High School senior Tera Sheerin stepped onto the stage at New York City’s Pearl Studios this past January, she had one goal in mind — to be accepted to the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) as an acting major. “I was offered a place at LIPA on the same day,” said Sheerin, who will begin her studies this fall. “Mind you, I had not expected to receive an answer for any of these auditions until late March, let alone that weekend. Honestly, something just felt right. I took it as a sign and I accepted on the spot.” Sheerin was one of six American students accepted to the Institute this year. Out of its 734-member student body, 35 Americans currently study at LIPA, which opened in 1996. Founded by legendary Liverpool native Sir Paul McCartney and Mark Feathersstone-Witty, LIPA offers degree courses in a variety of performing arts disciplines. Breaking down the “starving artist” stereotype, 96 percent of the school’s graduates have found work within three years of graduation, 87 percent of whom are working in the performing arts field. Sheerin also auditioned for Carnegie Mellon and the University of North Carolina School of Arts. She explained that she discovered LIPA by accident and was immediately hooked. “My knowledge of LIPA actually came from a documentary I watched, in which one of the students featured ended up attending the school,” she said. “Needless to say, I researched the website after and was immediately attracted to it. I actually have never traveled outside of the eastern United States, aside from my exchange, so I won’t be visiting the school at all before enrolling.” The “exchange” Sheerin is referring to is the year she spent in Matsuyama, Japan, as a part of the Rotary’s Youth Exchange Program. Before arrival in Japan, Sheerin taught herself Japanese and is known to perform in both English and Japanese, including a translation of the song “Let it Go” from “Frozen,” at Riverside events.
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Tera Sheerin, a senior at Riverside High School, was recently accepted to the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts in England. Sheerin is one of only six American students accepted to the institute this year, where she will major in acting. “I can’t believe my dream has come true — Liverpool was my top choice,” she said.
“I remember the first time I discovered my passion for singing was in the fifth grade, when I sang the solo “Rocking Around The Christmas Tree” at Frances Willard’s fifth grade Christmas concert,” Sheerin recalled. “Two years later, around age 12, my older brother, Matt, gave me my first guitar. I’ve never really taken lessons but, rather, sort of just figured out how to play it by ear. I think maybe that’s also another reason why I’ve chosen an acting major over music — I can’t read music! Before I knew it, I was making up my own stuff.” “As for acting, that passion was discovered at age 12 when I auditioned for my first play, “Annie Warbucks” at the Little Theatre in Wilkes-Barre, where I planed an orphan extra,” she continued. “Although I’m going to major in acting, I choose to keep up with my songwriting, as well, because I consider it the easiest way to express myself whenever I like. It’s kind of like my escape.”
Sheerin, who has written songs since she was 13, has released an album of her original compositions, some of which can be seen on YouTube, and also kept a YouTube vlog of her experiences in Japan under the user name “keepinitnerd.” She said that performing live gives her a rush of energy that is unparalleled anywhere else. “I don’t know what it is about performing, especially live,” she said. “Is it the interaction with a crowd? The anticipation before a show? Even the nerves, or the possibility of making a mistake in front of a live audience? Whatever the reason, I always feel a rush each and every time I perform. Although I love playing my music, I think I feel more of a connection with acting. It’s almost like playing “make-believe” again, as we’ve all done as children. It’s the one instance in which insanity cannot be judged, and it’s just fun.”
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There are many different stories attached to teams that make state finals, but the one consistent at Old Forge over the last two school years has been community support. Look around the school and the town and a sea of navy and gold tells you that you are in Old Forge territory. “The townspeople love their school, love their kids, that’s the way Old Forge is,” Old Forge head girls basketball coach Ron Stacchiotti said. “The thing about our fans is, they’ll be there for districts and they’ll be there for the first state game. It’s not like the crowd changes when you keep going. Everybody is showing up.” Many of those fans came into the year unsure what to expect, as Old Forge had lost all five starters from the 2013-14 team that reached the state Class A final before losing to Vincentian Academy. Not only would there be an entirely new starting lineup, the team also had a new coach in Stacchiotti, who had replaced the revered Tom Gatto. What the fans got was a wild ride from a team that had fallen to 8-10, then picked a great time to go on an eight-game winning streak that included a third win over rival Riverside. Two wins closed out the regular season, two more came in the District 2 Class A playoffs and four more in the state playoffs before losing to Vincentian Academy again. Eyeing the district playoffs, where this year’s senior class was seeking to have a fourth gold medal draped around their necks — a first in school history — Stacchiotti reminded his team that their struggles playing their rugged Lackawanna Division III schedule would help them at this time of the year.
“I knew we could win the district,” Stacchiotti said. What he didn’t know was that those stepping-stone wins over Susquehanna and Forest City would start such a high-wire act in the state playoffs. The first-year coach did more research after districts, and knowing the make-up of his team, came up with a new goal. “After the districts, I looked at the brackets and looked at the [state] rankings,” Stacchiotti said. “I saw the West was stronger but that the East was there for the taking.” For a team with all new starters and a new coach, the unlikely possibility of getting back to Hershey for a second straight year became something to strive for. Not only did the Lady Devils win the four games to reach last Saturday’s state final, but they made it into their own high-wire act, giving their supporters both agony and outright joy. The Lady Devils trailed at halftime in all four games, including by 10 in the state semifinal against Portage, but rallied to capture all four games. “We just started slow coming out of the gate,” Stacchiotti said. “The comebacks weren’t all that much (two 1-point deficits and a 4-point deficit), except for Portage (10-point deficit). That’s where crowd support and self-confidence came in handy, with the fans always encouraging the team, no matter the score. It left the fans frantic at times, biting their fingernails at other times, but one thing was constant: the fans could never look away or give up hope. Somehow, against the odds, Old Forge kept winning, despite being behind for such long periods of time. “No, probably not, because of how good
all these teams were,” Stacchiotti said of the likelihood of reaching the state final without leading any of those four games at halftime. “But these kids didn’t quit. That’s the reason, they showed a lot of heart and guts, and never quit.” Being down so often and yet able to come back after halftime each time left an indelible mark on Stacchiotti, who knows what he’s going to remember most about the run to the state final. “Seeing how excited the kids were, the expressions on their faces after we would win, especially after the Portage game,” Stacchiotti said. “Even down in Hershey, where we faced insurmountable odds, seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces, that’s what it’s all about. That’s why you get into coaching, to make
them happy and make them succeed, in basketball and life. I think I taught them some life lessons as well.” Certainly the girls learned a little something about perseverance and how to handle pressure. “I told the kids after they won districts, everything else was gravy from there,” Stacchiotti said. “For us to come back in the second half of those games, they couldn’t have felt pressure. If they felt pressure, then one of those games wouldn’t have turned out the right way.” As it turned out, the season ended with a state runner-up trophy again, but by that time, there was nothing but respect for the Lady Devils and love from their exuberant and loyal fans.
The Old Forge Lady Devils were the Lackawanna League District II, Class A champions, Eastern Conference Champions and state runners-up for 2014-15. From left, front row: Kayla DiMattia, Elliza Distasi, McKenzie Gaul and Bella Nee. Middle Row: Kierston Vanfleet, Gianna Marsico, Trisha Renna, Kelci Yesnowski, Nicole Tagliaferri, Taylor Hoover, Gabrielle Verespey, Lexi Coval, Nina Pascolini and Tori Tansley. Back row: Anna Osieski, Nella Pepsin, Andi DeSando, Alexandra Nocera, Debi Sekol, Ashley Bound, Kierstyn Breig, Jen Regan, Malaina Pepsin, Maya Florovito, Julia Kuckla and Alexandrea Yudiski. Carolyn and Emma Aversa are also team members.
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Four University of Scranton students recently presented their research at the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) annual conference in Philadelphia. Grace O’Neill of Avoca, Christa Musto of Forty Fort, Nicole McAndrew of Archbald and Alice Chen-Liaw of Morris Plains, New Jersey, are all members of the university’s class of 2016. The ASCB is a professional society of more than 9,000 scientists from around the globe and is dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and promoting professional development. O’Neill’s and Musto’s research poster presentation, titled “Extracellular stimuli regulate cell differentiation and acquisition of functional properties in cultured embryonic chick olfactory neurons,” was co-authored with George R. Gomez, Ph.D., associate professor of biology. Their study tested if factors external to the body, such as odors, contribute to the specialization of cells as much as endogenous compounds, or substances native to the body, do. Endogenous compounds often direct cells to specialize according to their function. The students exposed chick olfactory neurons to different odors and found that external factors also play a significant role in cell development. O’Neill and Musto are biochemistry, cell and molecular biology majors. McAndrew’s research poster presentation, titled “Retinoic Acid Induces Neuroblastoma Differentiation by Activation of CRABPII” and also co-authored with Dr. Gomez, investigated retinoic acid’s role as a chemotherapeutic agent in cancer treatment. Recent evidence suggests that a cancer cell will either proliferate or differentiate depending on the pathway retinoic acid (RA) takes within the cell. Their results, that RA concentration determines the differentiation pathway, provide insight into cancer cell differentiation and RA’s potential use as a cancertreating agent. McAndrew is a biology major and was awarded a presidential summer fellowship by the university in 2014 for her research. The four students participate in research in Dr. Gomez’s laboratory at the university.
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Four University of Scranton biochemistry, cell and molecular biology majors recently presented their research at the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) annual conference in Philadelphia. From left: George R. Gomez, Ph.D., associate professor of biology at the university, who co-authored two of the studies; and student presenters Nicole McAndrew, Grace O’Neill, Alice Chen-Liaw and Christa Musto.
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Holy Week Services for Hope Church, 4951 Birney Ave., Moosic, are as follows: Sunday, March 29, Sunday School at 9:25 a.m., worship service at 10:45 a.m.; Thursday, April 2, communion service, 7 p.m.; Friday, April 3, Seven Last Words of Christ, noon; Sunday, April 5, “Son-Rise” service at 7 a.m., worship service at 10:45 a.m. Call 570-451-7460 for more information.
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The fourth annual Robert V. Semenza softball tournament will be held on Saturday, April 25, beginning at noon. There will be a food tent with risotto, porketta, sausage and peppers, hot dogs, hamburgers and other foods. T-shirts are available for $12 for sizes through extra large and $14 for 2X-$X. Raffle tickets for a wheelbarrow of cheer and a handtruck of beer are available for $5 each. All proceeds will benefit the Moosic/Old Forge Softball League and Debbie’s Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer in memory of Robert V. Semenza. For purchases or for more information, call Robert Semenza at 570-8407313, Michelle Zaykowski at 570-8780248, Gina Sallavanti at 570-575-2037 or Tony Dimattia at 570-335-5596. Raffle tickets are also available at Uniforms for All Sports in Old Forge, 570-457-7977.
The Greater Scranton Jaycees will host their annual Easter Egg Scramble on Saturday, March 28, at noon at Nay Aug Park in Scranton. The event will feature an egg hunt, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders mascot and the Easter Bunny. Children will receive a bag of candy courtesy of the Greater Scranton Jaycees and Gertrude Hawk Chocolates as well as a free kids meal courtesy of Texas Roadhouse. Representatives of New York Life will also be present to conduct a child ID program where children will receive fingerprinting St. Joseph Melkite Church, 130 N. St. and identification cards free of cost. For Francis Cabrini Ave., Scranton, will host more information, contact Frank Joyce at its annual St. Joseph breakfast on Sunday, president@scrantonjaycees.org or 570-904-
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Staff members from Compassionate Care Hospice (CCH) also recently visited the South Side Senior Center in Scranton, where they gave a presentation on living life to the fullest and on community volunteering. From left, front row: Bernie and Leona Karmolinski and Mogan Casarin, CCH intern. Second row: Carol Desmarteau, CCH community liaison; Bernice Hermann; Dorothy Andrzcjewski; Jack Staniszewski; Norman Gibbs; and Mel Severe. Third row: Geri Milliron, Ang Greco, Claire Giordano, Mary Tomarelli, Joe Cutonilli, Shirley Cook and Sylvia Kolosinsky, CCH volunteer coordinator. Back row: Frances Koloras, Art Ferrari, Bob Verespey and Pat Greco.
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Scholarship event: The second annual Mary Iacovazzi Memorial Scholarship event will be held on Thursday, March 26, from 5-8 p.m. at the Taylor Deli and Café, 125 N. Main St. In Iacovazzi’s honor, the Taylor Deli and Café will donate proceeds from all chicken marsala dinners to the scholarship fund. The event will feature door prizes, a Chinese auction and guest speakers. Call Michele Nash at 570-540-0064 for more information.
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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 Food Collection: In recognition of Na- activities for the children. Call Peg at 570tional Nutrition Month, state Rep. Sid Mi- 562-3206 for more information. chaels Kavulich, D-Lackawanna, is collecteaster egg Hunt: The Old Forge Lions ing healthy, non-perishable food items at his Taylor office this March. Residents wishing are hosting an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, to donate can drop off food from 9 a.m. to March 28, beginning at noon at the Old 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 802 S. Forge Memorial Football Stadium. The event Main St., Taylor from through Friday, March is free for children ages 10 and younger. 27. Healthy, non-perishable items such as Vendor, Craft Fair: The PROmoting whole wheat pasta, low-sodium canned goods, canned fruits, soups, rice, grains and School-community-university Partnerships peanut butter are suggested donations. Glass to Enhance Resilience (PROSPER) team is jars cannot be accepted and food banks can- hosting a spring vendor and craft fair on Satnot accept items beyond their expiration urday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the date. Kavulich reminds residents that while West Scranton Intermediate School, 1401 making donations, they can also avail them- Fellows St., in Scranton. The planning comselves of his staff, which is prepared to pro- mittee is accepting applications for vendors vide constituent services on any state-related to sell their products or crafts. Vendor space matter. Additional information is available is available for $30 for a single space. Venby contacting Kavulich’s constituent service dors keep all profits from their booths, but will be responsible for providing a door prize. office at 570-562-2350. Proceeds from the event will benefit PROPancake Fundraiser: Riverside March- moting School — community — university ing Band will host an all-you-can-eat pan- Partnerships to Enhance Resilience (PROScake breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, March PER) drug and alcohol prevention programs 28, from 8-10 a.m. at Applebee’s in Dickson in Lackawanna County schools. For more information about the vendor City. The breakfast will include all-you-caneat pancakes, sausage and beverage. A basket craft fair or for a vendor application, call Penn raffle will also be held during the breakfast. State Extension at 570-963-6842. Tickets are $7.50 per person, $5.50 children Gardening event: The Penn State Mas12 and younger. Tickets can be purchased from any Riverside Marching Band Mem- ter Gardeners are hosting an open house at ber or by contacting Dawn at 570-499-0417 the Plow and Hearth store at the Shoppes at or Lori at 570-687-2876. Tickets will also be Montage, 2111 Shoppes Boulevard, Moosic, on Saturday, March 28, from noon to 3 p.m. available at the door during the breakfast. The event will feature presentations by the easter egg Hunt: The Taylor Lions Club gardeners on tree care, container gardening, — in conjunction with Riverside Nursing soil, native and invasive plants and other topand Rehabilitation Center, Taylor Borough ics. Barbara Giovagnoli of the Lackawanna Council, R and L Civic Club and Acacia County Office of Environmental SustainabilLodge No. 579 F and A Masons — will host ity will give a presentation about composting its 30th annual Easter egg hunt for all borough and the Lackawanna County 4-H will feachildren at the Taylor Community Center at ture children’s activities. Call 570-963-6842 noon on Saturday, March 28, at noon. Guests or email LackawannaMG@psu.edu for more will include the Easter Bunny and “Pride” the information. Taylor lion. Photos can be taken with your See CALENDAR on page 13
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Andrew Gallagher, a senior at Riverside High School, recently participated in the district chorus competition. Gallagher received first place during auditions out of a field in excess of 250 students. The chorus is made up of more than 180 singers from more than 38 schools from five counties of northeast Pennsylvania. Following district chorus, Gallagher was selected to participate in the 2015 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association All-State Chorus in Hershey. Gallager is the first participate from Riverside High School to participate in the All-State Chorus and district officials say he is the most highly decorated musician in the history of the school.
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Old Forge Elementary School recently named its Devil “PRIDE” students for February. From left, front row: Izabella Zielinski, second grade; Kate O’Hearn, first grade; and kindergarten honorees Madelyn DeMarco and Luke Oliveri. Back row: Nicholas Novak, third grade; Casey Holzman, fourth grade; fifth grade honorees Adam Gearhart and Joe Traucht; and Thomas Bulford, sixth grade.
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riverside School Notices: 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.
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 desserts. 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 Hoagie, Soup Sale: The Moosic Lions fire deptartment at 570-457-2233. will hold its annual Lenten tuna hoagie and homemade red clam chowder sale every FriChicken dinner: The Old Forge Lions day during Lent through Friday, April 3, from Club will hold its annual chicken dinner 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Moosic Youth Center. Thursday, March 29, at St. Mary’s Church. Hoagies will cost $4, and clam chowder This includes a half of a chicken, mashed po- will be $3 a pint or $6 a quart. Proceeds from tatoes and beans. The cost is $10 and is for the sale will help fund the club’s scholarship takeout only. It will run from 11 a.m. to 4 as well as other projects. p.m. and tickets can be purchased at the door. To pre-order, or to schedule delivery to There will also be a collection of old eyeglass- your place of business, call Tim at 570-457es and hearing aids for recycling. 1299. Walk-ins are always welcome. easter events: Queen of the Apostles Parish will host “Breakfast with the Easter Bunny” from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, in the parish hall in the former St. Mary’s School, 742 Spring St., Avoca. The menu will include eggs, home fries, pancakes, sausage, toast, coffee, tea, juice and homemade baked goods. Tickets are $6 per adult and $4 for children 12 and younger, and can be purchased in advance by calling the parish office at 570-457-3412 or at the event. Children age 2 and younger will be admitted for free. The Easter Bunny will also be available for photos with the children for free. Attendees must use their own camera. The parish will have its annual Easter Egg Hunt at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 4 on the grounds of Kiesinger Funeral Home, 225 McAlpine St., Duryea. Participants are asked to bring a basket or bag the morning of the hunt. To register for this event, call Erin at 570-654-2429 and leave the name(s) of the child(ren) attending. Indicate if the child has a peanut allergy. A return call is not necessary. 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 570457-9280 or the church hall at 570-457-
Pizza Sale: 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. 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. Spring Yard Sale: St. Mary’s Polish Na-
tional 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. Moosic Borough Taxes: Moosic Borough Tax Collector Bryan Fauver informs borough residents that the 2015 borough taxes were mailed on Saturday, Feb. 28. The discount period ends on Thursday, April 30. Bills can be paid at the Moosic Borough Building on Mondays in March and April from 5:30-7 p.m., and on Tuesdays during the same period at the Greenwood Hose Co. from 5:30-7 p.m. or by mail to the tax office at 715 Main St., Moosic. A receipt can be mailed to those who provide a self-addressed stamped envelope. Any property owner who doesn’t receive a bill should contact the tax office at 570-6775361 or by email at bjfauver@gmail.com.
Donations may be placed in the boxes on the Monroe Avenue side of the library. Donations will be accepted until Wednesday, April 22. This year’s book sale is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, April 26, from noon to 4 p.m., in the fifth floor Heritage Room of the Weinberg Memorial Library. A special preview sale will be held on Friday, April 24, for Friends’ members and Schemel Forum members. For additional information or to volunteer, contact Barbara Evans at 570-9414078.
Pancake and Sausage Breakfast: The Taylor Fire and Rescue, 1137 Reynolds Ave., will host a pancake and sausage breakfast on Sunday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $7 and may be purchased at the door.
Craft Fair: Minooka Baseball will host a craft fair and yard sale on Saturday, May 16. Gates open at 8 a.m., with vendor setup at 6 a.m. Contact Frank at 570-840-4654 for Tax information: Old Forge Tax Collec- available sizes and prices. tor Gary Propersi reports that the 2015 BorFood Collection: The Taylor Communiough Taxes were mailed during the week of Feb. 16. Rebate period as shown on the state- ty Library is currently collecting food for the ment will be in effect until Wednesday, April area food bank. Any canned, boxed or jarred 15. Payments can be made daily at Peoples food item are being accepted. Items may be Security Bank, 216 S. Main Street, Old Forge dropped off at the library during regular busior by mail to the tax office and a receipt will ness hours. be mailed to those who enclose a self adCivil War roundtable: The Lackawanna dressed, stamped envelope. Any property owner who doesn’t receive Historical Society hosts a Civil War Roundtheir tax bill should contact the Tax Office at table the second Tuesday of each month at the Catlin House, 232 Monroe Ave., at 570-457-6408, ext. 5. 7 p.m. Membership is open to anyone with Children’s Program: Triboro area chil- an interest in the Civil War era, 1861-1865. dren are invited to come to the Taylor Library Yearly membership dues are $20 for individand meet Junie B. Jones on Tuesday, April uals and $25 for families. Reservations are required. For more in28, on 6:30 p.m. Registration is required. formation, or to reserve your space, call Books, Volunteers Wanted: The Uni- 570-344-3841 or email lackawannahistory@ versity of Scranton’s Weinberg Memorial gmail.com. Library is requesting book and tag sale donaCoat, Blanket Collection: State Rep. tions for its annual spring sale, as well as volunteers to help with preparation and staffing Marty Flynn urges residents to drop off used for the event, which will take place during or gently worn coats and blankets at his disthe last weekend of April. All proceeds from trict office for his annual winter coat drive the book sale will benefit the Friends of the to benefit area children and adults. Flynn’s Weinberg Memorial Library Endowment, office will collect the coats and blankets durwhich supports library collections and ser- ing the next several weeks and then donate vices. The Friends of the Weinberg Memo- them to local shelters.“The only thing we rial Library, the library staff and volunteers ask is that the items are clean and in usable will conduct the event. condition, so they can get into the hands of The library will accept any hardcover or those who need them immediately,” Flynn paperback books in good condition, includ- said. Coats may be dropped off from 9 a.m. to ing children’s books, cookbooks, fiction and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at Flynn’s non-fiction. In addition, the library is col- office in Jay’s Commons, 409 N. Main Ave., lecting media and tag sale items. Scranton. MARCh 26, 2015
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Administration and staff members at Riverside Elementary West recently celebrated Read Across America Day along with the student body. From left, front row: Diane Harbert, Karen Letteri, Heidi Kelley, Janice Penn, Kelly Morgan, Lenore Telesz, Shawn Murphy, Holley Jones and Jess Whetstone. Middle row: Annette Chilleri, Jennifer Haggerty, Elizabeth Dessoye, Heather DeNinno, Rachel Skoranski, Shelley Kempa, Rosie Wincovitch, Alison Harchar, Brittany Preslock and Chrissy Roche. Back row: Scott Pentasuglio; Principal, Mary Burke, Tom Hirschler, Shirl Caboot, Heidi Singleman, Jen Schuback, Mary Ann Snyder, Matt Salerno, Sherry Jones, Mary Webb, Lori La Rue Hueg, Dawn Loney and Kelly Davis.
MOOSiC POLiCe Officers responded to more than 50 calls between March 14-22. On March 14, officers responded to a call regarding a suspicious person on Glenmaura National Boulevard. They also responded to a fight at the Cinemark Movie Theater on Glenmaura National Boulevard as well as a fight at the Turkey Hill on Birney Avenue. On March 15, officers assisted emergency medical services on Radcliffe Drive. They also responded to a hit-and-run on Cotter Street. Officers assisted the fire department at the Turkey Hill on Birney Avenue. Officers investigated a fight on Orchard Drive and a hit-and-run on Birney Avenue. On March 16, officers were dispatched to an accident on the 4600 block of Birney Avenue. They also responded to an alarm on Amato Drive and at the Christmas Tree Shoppes as well as to an accident on Shoppes Boulevard. They were dispatched to a report of shoplifting in Birney Plaza and a hit-andrun accident in the 1300 block of South Main Street. On March 17, officers responded to a domestic dispute on the 600 block of Main Street. They were also dispatched to a highway hazard on Washington Street and a report of bad checks at Genotti’s Market. On March 18, officers were dispatched for a welfare check on the 500 block of Spring Street. They also responded to a parking complaint on Woodlawn Drive and a report of identity theft on Johns Drive. They were dispatched to a domestic dispute on Winfield Avenue and a parking dispute on Radcliffe Drive. They were dispatched to two alarms, one on the 1000 block of Springbrook Avenue and one on the 4800 block of Birney Avenue. On March 19, officers were dispatched to an alarm in the Honor Mobile Home Park and an alarm on the 3700 block of Lawrence Avenue. They also responded to a disorderly conduct call on the 500 block of Rocky Glen Road and two accidents, one on the 4100 block of Birney Avenue and the other on the 1000 block of Ash Street. They were dispatched to a call regarding a suspicious person on Montage Mountain Road, as well as to shots fired and a welfare check both on the 4100 block of Birney Avenue. Officers also assisted the Pennsylvania State Police with a call on I-81 North.
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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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