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Valley View’s dynamic duo Q&As with the coach and QB BY RICH COX FOR THE ADVANTAGE
I try to eat something quick. Get ready for the next day. Little bit of sleep. As Benjamin Franklin pointed out, there What’s it like coaching your sons? are two things in life that are certain: death Actually, it’s been really fun. It’s something and taxes. In Peckville, it’s beginning to feel we’ve been looking forward to for a couple of like there’s a third inevitability: Valley View years. We’re big into football. What are the Cougar’s chances for a winning the district championship. Each year, Valley View manages to assemthree-peat? ble an army of talent. But behind every good Good, I hope. These are good kids. These army is a great general. kids work hard, too. We hope everything That general, for Valley View, is head coach turns out the same way it has for the past George Howanitz, former free safety at Buck- couple of years so they can win three in a nell University. row. Howanitz’s teams won the LFC District 2 What’s something people might not championship in dominant fashion in 2017 know about you? and 2018. To no one’s surprise, the Cougars I’m a big superhero fan. Big Marvel fan. are once again considered the favorite to win the district in 2019. We also caught up with quarterback Boone. One reason is the breakout season of The Cougars football sensation is also a memall-state quarterback Janaasah Boone, who ber of the basketball, wrestling and track finished the 2018 season with 33 touchdowns. and field teams. Despite an all-selection and With the senior quarterback leading the winning two district championships, Boone charge, many are predicting Howanitz’s Cou- remains humble and eager to win as ever. PHOTO BY RICH COX gars will take home a district championship How would you describe yourself? for the third year in a row. I’m outgoing. More of a funny guy, but I Janaasah Boone (left) and Valley View head coach George Howanitz. Valley View takes on West Scranton on know when to be serious. I’m a hard worker. Friday, Sept. 6. Who is your biggest influence? We sat down with Howanitz for a Q and A. My mom. She’s my biggest supporter. I try How did you get into coaching? to play great for her. I played football in college. My college What was your family’s reaction to the football coach told me about an opening at a all-state selection? division 3 college. I ended up getting hired for We were all surprised. It was really joyful. the position right out of Bucknell. Everyone was so happy for me. What’s a typical day like for you? How do you prepare for a game? Busy. I teach during the day. Then it’s twoI’ll eat some fruit and watch film on the New Patients Welcome and-a-half hours of practice. Then I go home. team we’re playing. I’ll listen to music and Most Insurances Accepted relax. Do you model anyone’s playing style? 119 South Main Street, Archbald PA 18403 Lamar Jackson from the Baltimore Ravens. He’s my favorite football player. I get a 570-876-6722 | www.decarlidentistry.com Anthony A.DeCarli lll,D.M.D. lot of comparisons. TS_CNG/ADVANTAGE/PAGES [A01] | 09/05/19
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No. 869 will hold installation of officers bald Lions Club Facebook page. Tables of 8-10 and seating will be reserved with on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 3 p.m. at the post home at 161 S. Main St. in Archbald. All purchase of tickets. members are welcome to attend.
Art class fundraiser
Spirited Art class fundraiser for the Eynon Christmas light fund will be held on Thursday, Sept. 12, 5:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) for those age 16 years and older at the Fashion Mall across from Viewmont Church bake sale Mall in Dickson City. Cost is $35. RegisSacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Par- ter by email at spiritedartscranton@ ish, 624 Madison Ave., Jermyn, will hold gmail.com or call 570-507-1560. Bring its annual bake sale before and after all your own drinks and snacks and a weekend Masses on Saturday, Sept. 7, friend. Contact 570-876-2423 for more and Sunday, Sept. 8. Saturday Mass is at information. 4 p.m. and Sunday Masses are at 8 and Wine train 10:30 a.m. A variety of home-baked goods will be available to purchase. The NEPA Valley Wine Train, a train ride through the upper valley with a Welsh cookies sampling of different variations of Members of First United Presbyteriwines and hard ciders at each stop. an Church of Lackawanna Valley, 1557 Trains will run on Saturdays, Sept. 14 Main St. in Peckville, are baking Welsh and 28, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $50. Begincookies. To order, call 570-489-7866 by ning at the Carbondale platform there Sunday, Sept. 8. Cookies are $6 per dozwill be different wines and food to taste, en. Pickup is on Saturday, Sept. 14, 11 along with musical entertainment a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept 15, through Archbald, Jessup and Dickson 9:30-10 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. City Buses will be available to take you back to Carbondale to get your car. The Game Night ticket price is $50. Call 570-282-1690 to The Carbondale Public Library will purchase your tickets. hold a game night every other Monday (Sept. 9 and 23, 4-5 p.m.). Board games An Irish Hoolie of all types — Connect 4, Trouble, SorThe Ancient Order of the Hibernians ry!, checkers, Risk, Scrabble and and the ladies division will sponsor a Monopoly — will be put out for use. “hoolie” (half-way to St. Patrick’s Day)
Reunion meeting
on Saturday, Sept. 14, 3-9 p.m., under the Big Top at The Trinity Club, 83 S. Main The Olyphant High School class of St. in Carbondale. A variety of foods 1969 will have a planning meeting for its and beverages will be available, and 50th anniversary class reunion on Monentertainment will be provided by Joe day, Sept. 9, at Luigi’s Restaurant in OlyFalbo, The Bagpipers and Don Cicco. phant. All are welcome from the class. Call 570-587-1970 for more information. Class reunions
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Due to a fire, services at Blakely Primitive Methodist Church will be held at Blakely Hose Co. No. 2, 315 Second St., until further notice. In addition, the free lunch served on the second Saturday of each month is also cancelled until further notice.
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Comedy fundraiser The Eynon-Archbald Lions Club will host a comedy night with Father Paul Productions on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Clubhouse at the Highlands, 2700 Highland Blvd. in Archbald. Tickets are $20. Show will feature two comedians along with Father Paul as commentator. Headlining this event is Johnny Watson from “Saturday Night Live,” Comedy Central and “Good Morning America.” Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with show beginning at 8 p.m. Food and beverages are available for purchase. For more information or to purchase tickets call 570-430-8432 or Eynon-Arch-
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• The Saint Rose class of 1959 will hold its 60th anniversary class reunion on Saturday Sept. 14, at Saint Michael’s Center on Delaware Street in Jermyn. The reunion will begin at 4 p.m. mass at Saint Rose Church, with dinner immediately following. • The Ben Franklin and Saint Rose classes of 1957 will hold a reunion on Saturday, Oct. 5, at Saint Michael’s Center, Delaware St. in Jermyn.
Aquarium trip The Carbondale Public Library will host a trip to the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey on Sunday, Sept. 15. Cost is $45 and children 12 and younger will ride and be admitted for free. Bus departs the Carbondale library parking lot at 7 a.m. and returns at approximately 7 p.m. Participants can bring a bagged lunch or may dine at the aquarium’s Marketplace. Seats fill up fast, so come to the library to reserve your spot during our library hours. Full payment reserves your spot. Call 570282-4281 for more information.
Church ethnic dinner St. Mary’s Orthodox Greek Catholic Church, 522 Main St. in Dickson City will hold its annual ethnic dinner on Thursday, Sept. 19, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Menu includes halupki, pierogies, kielbasi, halushki, vegetable, roll and dessert. The cost is $12. Advance orders requested by calling 570-212-0747 or 570489-4283. Group orders welcome; call by Monday, Sept. 16.
Carbondale library rocks The Kindness Rock Painting Club will paint and hide rocks around town to promote kindness, and the library. Materials are provided, but you may bring your own. Light refreshments are served. Meets every other Tuesday (Sept. 17) from 6-7 p.m.
Church dinner Clifford United Methodist Church, Main Street in Clifford, will hold a chicken-n-biscuit or ham dinner on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 4-6 p.m. Eat in or take out. Tickets are $9.95, which includes dinner, drink and dessert.
Neighborhood watch
Dickson City Neighborhood Watch will meet Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. at the borough building. Guest speaker will be Dr. Cheryl Wilson, managing pharmacist with Justice Grown of Dickson City, discussing the PA Medical Marijuana program, how to obtain a Legion officers to be installed medical marijuana card, qualifying conHrichak McAndrew American Legion ditions and the use of medical marijuaPost No. 869, along with the Sons of na to alleviate symptoms. A question American Legion Squadron No. 869 and and answer session will follow. All are the American Legion Auxiliary Unit welcome.
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Rescue & Restore Church, 125 Lackawanna Ave. in Olyphant, donated hygiene products and school supplies to the Mid Valley Secondary Center. The items donated will go to the Spartan closet and assist any student in need. Left side, from front to back: Andrea Young; Fred Gorton; Jack Munley, Sarah Lardner and Margaret Adolfson of the Mid Valley Secondary Center. Right side: Helen Herne, Rosemary Barthmaier, Johnny Mickell, Jeannie Franco, Joshua Germano, Lillian Vargas, Linda Munley and Carmen Rosario.
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Dickson City’s Texas Roadhouse hosted a rib-eating contest featuring local firefighters, police officers, veterans and EMS workers. Winners donated their prize to the charity of their choice.
The contestants were, from left: Scott Bidwell competing on behalf of Dickson City Fire Dept.; Glenn Lesh a 22-year U.S. Army National Guard combat veteran; Joel Kriger, this years winner, from Dickson City Fire Dept.; Det. Jeff Gilroy from Scranton Police Dept.; Tony Shelesky from Dickson City Fire Dept. and John Morris, last year’s champion, an Army veteran who represented St. Francis Commons.
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Members of the Double “R” Twirlettes who also twirl for Mid Valley Secondary Center include, from left: Sadie Solensky, Morgan Tullio, Tiana Searfoss, Natalie Buchinski (Miss Spartan), Lindsey Kausmeyer, Madison Doyle, Jocelyn Bringhurst and Sahara Searfoss. The Twirlettes will begin its 71st season with classes in Throop, Scranton and Daleville. Quality and professional training will be offered in baton twirling, dance twirl, novelty twirl, marching and pom-pom. Classes are offered from beginner to advanced levels for age 4 and older. For more information or to register call 570-489-1935, visit doublertwirl.com or visit the group’s Facebook page.
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The Lynnette’s Twirlerettes baton twirling group just returned from its 10th International baton twirling performance, this time in Rome, and will be heading to Salem Massachusetts in October for its fifth appearance in the Haunted Happenings Parade that kicks off the Halloween season in Salem. Since its founding in 1983, Lynnette’s Twirlerettes have presented 47 travel performances. The group will hold registration in September. Class locations include Carbondale, Forest City and Lake Ariel. There is no registration fee and new students receive complimentar y September tuition. For more information or to register, call 570-281-9797. Kneeling: Aislynn Durkin. Behind her: Shaelyn Durkin. Standing, from left: Lyssa Durkin, Korynn Durkin and Anna Pauswinski.
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And if it’s the sciatic nerve they also have a lot of PAIN. That’s because if the sciatic nerve becomes inflamed it really hurts. Symptoms include tingling or numbness in the hips and down one or both legs. Causes include an injury such as a fall, lifting strains or nerve and joint complications. Fortunately, Chiropractic is an excellent way to address and relieve this problem. Studies have found that Chiropractic care compares quite favorably to potentially dangerous spinal surgery. I’ve treated thousands of cases of sciatic nerve pain over my 28 year career. I receive many patients referred to me each month from previously satisfied patients. Give the office a call at 383-2222 and schedule an appointment between 8:30am-6:30pm or Saturday morning to determine if your pain is likely to respond to Chiropractic care.
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Wilkes University welcomes more than 500 students into the university’s newest class, including: Hadley Gilbert of Mayfield, Patrick Durkin of Carbondale, Morgan Stepien of Dickson City, Kayleigh Becker of Scott Township, Justin Burkhart of Mayfield, Deven Schwartz of Carbondale, Nicholas Rotell-Tierney of Carbondale, Heidi Betz of Olyphant, Mason Kordish of Eynon, Stone Wormuth of Carbondale, Saoirse O’Brien of Peckville, Jessica Cunningham of Jermyn, Matthew Stankiewicz of Olyphant, Jaden Duplessis of Archbald, Paxton Postlethwaite of Carbondale, Christine Krizovich of Throop, Alyssa Gerek of Archbald, Giulia Maiolatesi of Carbondale, Danielle Snyder of Scott Township, Natalie Palevac of Peck-
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Alumni welcome at Mid Valley homecoming All members of Mid Valley Class of 1970 are invited to attend the Mid Valley Homecoming game on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 1 p.m. Any questions call 570-780-3095 or email or drut4@msn.com.
New college students Northampton Community College welcomes new and returning students to campus for the fall semester. Among them are: Kathy Akers of Forest City, Emily Apostolico of Carbondale, Diandra Bucksbee of Carbondale, Keira Engle of Dickson City, James Fox of Olyphant, Emily Killiany of Scott Township, Matthew McHale of Carbondale, Ashley Schultz of Dickson City and Christina Williams of Dickson City.
President’s fellowship Minahil Sami of Jessup was among the 11 University of Scranton undergraduate students awarded President’s Fellowships for summer research this year. The fellowships, administered by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, offer each student the chance to partner with a faculty mentor to complete a research project during the summer. Each project was proposed and designed by the student and their faculty mentor.
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Archbald Borough
Address: 440 Jefferson Ave. Jermyn, PA 18433 Office Hours: weekdays, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone: 570-876-0610 Fax: 570-876-0204 Website: jermynpa.com Municipal meeting: first and third Thursday, 7 p.m., municipal building Planning commission meeting: fourth Thursday, 7 p.m., municipal building
Address: 400 Church St. Archbald, PA 18403 Phone: 570-876-1800 Website: archbaldboroughpa.gov Fax: 570-876-5518 Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. weekdays Email: archbaldboro@comcast.net Borough council work session: first Wednesday, 7 p.m., municipal building Council meeting: second Wednesday, 7 p.m., municipal building Planning commission meeting: first Thursday, 7 p.m., municipal building
Jessup Borough
Blakely Borough
Address: 1439 Main St. Peckville, PA 18452 Phone: 570-383-3340 Fax: 570-383-3353 Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays Email: blakelyborought@blakelyborough.org Website: blakelyborough.com Borough council meetings: third Monday, 6 p.m., borough building Planning commission meeting: first Monday, 6 p.m., borough building
Carbondale Twp.
Address: P.O. Box 234, 103 School St. Childs, PA 18407 Phone: 570-282-5112 Office Hours: weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Municipal meeting: first Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Meredith Hose Co. Planning commission meeting: As needed, Whites Crossing Hose Co.
City of Carbondale
Address: 1 N. Main St. Carbondale, PA 18407 Phone: 570-282-4633 Fax: 570-282-2131 Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays Email: mbannon@icontech.com or mayorjt@icontech.com City council meeting: third Monday, 6 p.m., city hall Planning commission meeting: second Monday, 6 p.m., city hall
Dickson City Borough
Address: 901 Enterprise Drive Dickson City, PA 18519 Phone: 570-489-4758 Fax: 570-383-7302 Email: dicksoncityborough@yahoo.com Website: dicksoncityborough.org Office hours: weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Municipal meeting: second Tuesday, 7 p.m., municipal building Planning commission: last Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., municipal building
Fell Twp.
Address: 1 Veterans Road Simpson, PA 18407 Office hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone: 570-282-0321 Email: felltownship@gmail.com Municipal meeting: first Monday, 7 p.m., township building Planning commission meeting: last Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., township building
Greenfield Twp.
Address: 424 Route 106 Greenfield Twp., PA 18407 Office Hours: By appointment only Phone: 570-282-7000 Fax: 570-282-7013 Email: supervisor@greenfieldtownship.org Municipal meeting: first Tuesday, 8 p.m., municipal building Planning commission meeting: first Tuesday, 7 p.m., municipal building
Address: 395 Lane St. Jessup, PA 18434 Hours: weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone: 570-489-0411 Fax: 570-489-6899 Website: Jessupborough.com Email: jessupborough@comcast.net Municipal meeting: first Monday, 7 p.m., municipal building Planning commission: third Wednesday, 7 p.m., municipal building
Mayfield Borough
Address: 739 Penn Ave. Mayfield, PA 18433 Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m. - noon Phone: 570-876-4391 Fax: 570-876-4391 Email: mayfieldboro@echoes.net Municipal meeting: second Wednesday, 7 p.m., municipal building Planning commission meeting: first Wednesday, 7 p.m., municipal building
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Scott Twp.
Address: 1038 Montdale Road Scott Twp., PA 18447 Office Hours: weekdays, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone: 570-319-1296 Fax: 570-319-1321 Email: cferraro@scotttownship.org Website: scotttownship.org Municipal meeting: third Tuesday, 7 p.m. Planning commission meeting: first Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Throop Borough
Address: 436 Sanderson St. Throop, PA 18512 Phone: 570-489-8311 Fax: 570-383-7122 Email: Throopboro@comcast.net Website: throopboro.com Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Municipal meetings: second and last Monday. Follows 6:30 p.m. work session. At the municipal building. Planning commission: first Monday, 6:30 p.m., municipal building
Vandling Borough
Address: P.O. Box 74 449 Hillside Street Vandling, PA 18421 Office Hours: By appointment; Leave a message. Phone: 570-785-5070 Email: vandling449@yahoo.com Municipal meeting: third Monday, 7 p.m., municipal building, 449 Hillside St.
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Olyphant Council members met to discuss the upcoming Fall Festival fundraiser to support the Freedom Fighter Memorial. The fundraiser will be held at Happy Valley Sports Bar, 516 Storrs St. in Dickson City on Sunday, Sept. 15, noon to 6 p.m. Tickets are available at the Olyphant Borough Building for a donation of $10 for adults, $5 for kids younger than 12, free for kids 3 and younger. Musical entertainment will be by Ron Schoonover noon to 3 p.m. and Marilyn Kennedy 3-6 p.m. Admission includes raffles, music, dancing, karoake and light fare. A cash bar will be available. From left: CJ Mustaccio, borough solicitor; council members Bob Hudak, Christine Powell, Dave Krukovitz, Michael Abda, Dina Harrington, Mayor John Sedlak and Jerry Tully. Donations of raffle baskets and gift cards are appreciated. Call 570-383-9552 with any questions.
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The Lackawanna County Commissioners recognized the 145th anniversary of the Carbondale Public Library with a proclamation. Founded in 1873 as the Young Men’s Library of Carbondale, it is the oldest member of the area’s library system. It has newspapers and documents dating back to 1828. It has moved to several buildings in the community in an effort to keep up with the demand for resources and books. In 1997, it moved from Sixth Avenue to its current facility. From left: Mary Garm, Lackawanna County Library system administrator; Commissioner Jerry Notarianni, Joan Hodowanitz, library system board member; Marie Zaccone, Carbondale library director; Commissioner Patrick M. O’Malley, S. Robert Powell, Carbondale library board member; and Commissioner Laureen A. Cummings.
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The term “mulch volcanos” has become common: “when you mulch trees, you want to avoid making mulch volcanos.” The JOSHUA volcanic picture of a little ARP cone of mulch around a tree is a good one, but I think sometimes the better a term is at creating a picture, the worse a term is for prompting thought. So let’s discuss the bigger picture for the why’s and why not’s for creating mulch volcanos. Why do people build mulch volcanos? Maybe some people heard that trees should be mulched, so they thought, “If some mulch is good, more must be better.” Or maybe they figured out that the 3-D look of a cone shows off their red mulch job better. But the best reason for piling a small amount of mulch around the trunk of a tree is to protect it from lawn mowers and trimmers. Look at the unmulched photo. There is a chunk of bark missing, thanks to mower damage, and there is bark stripped by trimmer damage. Missing bark is a major problem on a tree trunk. Aside from inviting decay and structure weakness, missing bark means missing meals. In contrast to your flesh-and-bone protected esophagus, just underneath the dead bark of a tree is its phloem (food transport) and xylem (water transport) system. When you break bark off a tree, and you feel slimy wood, you are actually touching the tree’s digestive organs. If the tree’s diet ends due to loss of bark, it either suffers or doesn’t live. This might be why that tree you planted lingers but never really seemed to grow. So it is wise to use mulch to fend off the mowers. But let’s not replace one problem with another. Pull the mulch back from the trunk on that old mulch volcano of yours. What does the trunk look like? The bark is wet and slimy, right? Where do we want wet and slimy? Not on the trunk— look up, trunks are designed to contact air and be dry—no, we want the roots to be wet. (Slimy might mean that decay has already begun). So keep the mulch away from the trunk, and keep both the mowers and the decayers away. It is not only the mowers that can damage the bark and diet
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Community Calendar Pierogie sale: All Saints Orthodox Church, 211 Willow Ave. in 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. Farmers market: In Jermyn, a farmers market will be held on Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bridge Street and Washington Avenue, at the World War I Veterans Park. Church bake sale: Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Parish, 624 Madison Ave., Jermyn, will hold its annual bake sale before and after all weekend Masses on Saturday, Sept. 7, and Sunday, Sept. 8. Saturday Mass is at 4 p.m. and Sunday Masses are at 8 and 10:30 a.m. A variety of delicious, home-baked goods will be available to purchase. ‘The Haunting of Hill House’: Actors Circle will present the first show of its 38th season, a thriller titled “The Haunting of Hill House.” The production will be presented at Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road in Scranton, on Thursdays through Sundays, Sept. 6-8 and 12-15. Shows on Thursdays through Saturdays are at 8 p.m.; Sunday shows are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12, $10 for seniors, $8 for students. Call 570-342-9707 or email to tickets@ actorscircle.com. For more information visit the Actors Circle website, or its Facebook page. In the play, a group of “psychically receptive” people are brought together in Victorian mansion known supernatural phenomena. Touch-a-truck: William Walker Hose Co. will host a “Touch a Truck” event on Saturday, Sept. 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the company grounds, 803 Penn Ave. in Mayfield. Vehicles on display will include fire/ EMS, police, buses, garbage trucks, construction vehicles and more. The event will also include games and other family activities. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Admission is $5 for ages 6 and older; free for children younger than 6. Craft and yard sale: On Saturday, Sept. 7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wozniak-Pavloski Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7963, 284 Main St. in Eynon will hold a craft and yard sale. Call 570-876-0189 to reserve a table. Church bake sale: Sacred Hearts of
Jesus and Mary Parish, 624 Madison Ave., Jermyn, will hold its annual bake sale before and after all weekend Masses on Saturday, Sept. 7, and Sunday, Sept. 8. Saturday Mass is at 4: p.m. and Sunday Masses are at 8 and 10:30 a.m. A variety of home-baked goods will be available to purchase. Papa Bears outing: The Blakely Papa Bears club will hold its annual outing on Sunday, Sept. 8, 1-5:30 p.m. at the Montdale Country Club, 1452 Country Club Road in Scott Township. Welsh cookies: First United Presbyterian Church of Lackawanna Valley, 1557 Main St. in Peckville, is baking Welsh cookies. To order, call 570-489-7866 by Sunday, Sept. 8. Cookies are $6/dozen. Pickup will be on Saturday, Sept. 14, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 15, from 9:30-10 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. Change in recycling: As of Monday, Sept. 9, the Lackawanna County Recycling Center will no longer accept combined loads of mixed newspaper and cardboard. They must be separated. Lions meeting: The Blakely-Peckville Lions Club will meet on Tuesday Sept. 10, at 7:30 p.m. at the Blakely Borough Building. Programs for the fall and winter will be discussed. Anyone interested in becoming a member is welcome to attend. President William Tarby will preside. Knights of Columbus: Pope John Paul II Knights of Columbus Council No. 13864 will meet at St. Mary’s School on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets for the football fundraiser will be available for pick up. Other important topics will be discussed. Grand Knight Michael May will preside. Church rummage sale: St. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church will hold its ninth annual fundraiser rummage sale Friday through Sunday, Sept. 20-22, at the school gym, 133 River St. in Olyphant, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will feature raffle baskets, Ukrainian and American homemade food and refreshment. Items the community has donated for this event include furniture, household goods, tools, books for adults and children, games, Christmas items, Easter items, Valentine’s Day items, gardening supplies, jewelry, handbags, luggage and more. Call 570-291-4451, visit Please see Calendar, Page 11
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held on the last Thursday of every month (next meal Sept. 26) at 5:30 p.m. Community lunch: The free community lunch will be served at the Red Door Cafe at the Peckville United Methodist Church, 732 Main St., noon to 1 p.m on the fourth Saturday of each month (next meal: Sept. 28). Cookbook club: The Valley Community Library, 739 River St. in Peckville, has a cookbook club, which meets on the first Wednesday of each month (next meeting Oct. 2) at 6 p.m. Registration is required and may completed in person at the library, where the current month’s cookbook is available for viewing. For more information, call 570-489-1765 or visit the library’s Facebook page. Reunion planned: The Fell High School class of 1969 will hold its 50-year reunion on Saturday, Oct. 12. at the annual Harvest Hop at the Trinity Banquet Facility, 37 Prospect St. in Simpson. The price is $30 per person which includes a buffet dinner with musical entertainment supplied by a DJ. Beer and wine are included and mixers will be available for those wishing to BYOB. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. The organizers ask that class members pass this information on to any class member. Call 570-785-5059 or 570785-5606 for more information.
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Olyphant’s Night Out event was held on Saturday, Aug. 24. A parade started on River Street and ended at Condella Park. Local communities law enforcement’s and firefighters were present in all the activities at the park. PHOTOS COURTESY OF LAUREN TELEP
Law enforcement from the area joined the event, including, from left: Mike Abda of the Olyphant council, Anthony Cali of Dunmore, Jack Binner of Jermyn, Robert Berta of Jessup, Bob Urban of the Pennsylvania State Police, Sgt. Lou Klein, Dan Members of the Hose and Engine Co. No. 2, from left: Justin Stalica (chief), Joe Volpe, Shawn Lahey, Tim Cramer and Dennis Sokolsky. Corcoran, Christine Powell (president) Bob Powell, Victoria Froese and Mia Vitali.
Kids got to sit inside of the fire truck. Among them were Kyle Tullio, Ellie Wargo and Grace Eboli. With them is Olyphant firefighter From left: Josh Strong; Shane Duchspics, Olyphant police officer, Tom Jonathan Eboli. Cramer in front of Excelsior #1 Hose Co. fire truck.
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The kids from the local community enjoy watching the fire trucks, ambulances and special forces trucks in the Olyphant Night Out Parade. From left: Colin Townsend of Throop, Justin Winters of Dickson City, Ricky Comstock of Olyphant and Nicholas Hricenak of Dickson City.
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t’s officially September, and that means it’s time for comfy, cozy foods. While Susie Blum Connors’ Roasted Tomato Soup with Croutons makes for the perfect lunch on a chilly afternoon, the cause behind it is sure to warm the soul. The Scranton woman’s recipe earned the Erin Jessica Moreken Drug & Alcohol Treatment Fund a $50 grocery gift card for Riccardo’s, 1219 Wheeler Ave., Dunmore, through Local Flavor Gives Back. Founded in memory of its namesake, a 28-year-old Scranton High School alumna who died of a heroin overdose in 2002, the nonprofit group aims to help others struggling with recovery from drug addiction. “The foundation is near to my heart,” Connors said on a recent afternoon. “It’s very important work, too.” The recipe — which Connors created through a few different tomato soup recipes — is just as communityminded, since almost all of its fresh ingredients come from local farmer’s markets, down to the bread used to create the homemade croutons. “Susie and I always say this is a wonderful city to do (things),” said her husband of 39 years, former Scranton Mayor Jim Connors. “Whether it’s supporting local businesses or organizations, there’s so much good going on here.” While the soup tastes creamy, it has no cream in it. Rather, Connors uses sweet potatoes to give it a thicker consistency. This makes it not only lighter in calories but also veg-friendly, as her husband is a vegetarian. (Connors also uses vegetable broth.) She uses any kind of tomatoes and also adds in herbs like different veggies such as red bell pepper and carrots, but said that’s up to the cook’s preference. The soup burst with flavor from all the different vegetables and tasted hearty without being too heavy.
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Susie Blum Connors’ Roasted Tomato Soup with Croutons The homemade croutons were crunchy enough but never too hard and made for the perfect topping. In addition to cooking and baking, especially creating recipes passed down from her mother, Fern Blum, Connors can be found crafting or spending time with the couple’s five granddaughters, Maggie, Quinn and Tricia Hemphill and twins Aylah and Avery Connors. The Scranton woman’s main mission is to give back to the community. Connors has been part of Erin’s Fund since the beginning and has done work through its annual event, the Tour de Scranton, a fundraising bicycle ride and walk through the valley. Any time she can combine her creativity and giving spirit makes for a job well done. “So many people are unfortunately affected by (addiction) now,” Connors said. “This is an important fundraiser, and it means a lot to be able to give to those who need it.”
For the soup: 2 1/2 pounds fresh tomatoes 6 cloves garlic, peeled 1 large or 2 small yellow onions, sliced in quarters or eighths 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 quart chicken or vegetable broth 2 bay leaves 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil (optional) Red bell pepper, carrots and sweet potato (optional) Preheat oven to 400 f. Wash, core and cut tomatoes into quarters or halves depending on the size. Spread the tomatoes, garlic and onions onto a foil-lined baking tray. if using peppers, carrots or potato, cut those into quarters or halves and add to baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. roast for 25 to 30 minutes or until caramelized. remove vegetables from oven and transfer to large stock pot. add chicken
or vegetable broth, bay leaves and butter. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until liquid has been reduced by a third. remove the leaves. Wash and dry basil leaves and add to pot. Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. For the croutons: 1 loaf French bread 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons butter, melted 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Preheat oven to 350 f. Cut bread into small cubes. Combine remaining ingredients in a medium bowl. add cube bread and toss lightly. Put cubes in single layer on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until lightly browned.
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tion visit parkerhill.org, e-mail parkerhill@parkerhill.org or call 570-341-8383. Peckville Assembly of God, 3364 Scranton/ Carbondale Highway, Blakely. Sunday worship services at 9 and 11 a.m. Worship and youth services 7 p.m. Wednesday. Nursery and “Kidz Street” available at all services. Rev. Terry Drost is lead pastor. 570-489-4961. peckvilleassembly.com. Peckville United Methodist, 732 Main St., Peckville. Sunday worship 11 a.m. Rev. David Repenning is pastor. peckvilleumc.org. 570-489-0713 or 570-383-1035. Presbyterian of Dunmore, 137 Chestnut St., Dunmore. Sunday service 10:30 a.m.; coffee hour and fellowship following service; Sunday school 9:30 a.m. 570-343-6807. dunmorepresby.org. Queen of Angels Parish, (Roman Catholic) Jessup. Masses Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at St. Michael, 320 First Ave. Parish office is at 605 Church St., Jessup. Rev. Gerard M. McGlone is pastor. 570-489-2252. Rescue & Restore Church, 125 Lackawanna Ave., Olyphant. Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study and Sunday service at 6 p.m.; child services/care is available. Rev. Jack Munley is pastor. Sacred Heart of Jesus, (Roman Catholic) 1101 Willow St., Peckville. Saturday Mass at 4 p.m.; Reconcilation 3:15-3:45 p.m. (other times by appointment), Sundays 8 and 10 a.m. Weekday Masses are at 12:10 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and at 7 a.m. Wednesday and Friday. Rev. Andrew Kurovsky is pastor. 570-383-3244. Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, (Roman Catholic) 624 Madison Ave., Jermyn. Sacrament of Penance Saturdays, 3:15 p.m., weekdays at 8 a.m. Vigil Saturdays 4 p.m. Liturgy Sundays 8 and 10:30 a.m.; weekdays 8 a.m. CCD Sundays 9:15-10:20 a.m. 570876-1061. Ss. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic, 135 River St., Olyphant. Liturgy Saturday (English) 4 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. (Slavonic responses sung by church choir) and 11:30 a.m. (English); weekday Liturgy (Monday through Saturday) 8 a.m.; holy days Liturgy 9 a.m.; confessions are heard Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Rev. Nestor Iwasiw is pastor. Stcyrils.weconnect.com. 570-291-4451. Ss. James and George Episcopal, 398 Washington Ave., Jermyn. All baptized Christians are welcome to celebrate the Holy Eucharist Sunday at 10 a.m. Sunday school is at 10 a.m. Ron Fowler is senior warden. 570876-4896. Ss. Peter and Paul Greek Catholic, 47 Rittenhouse St., Simpson. Sunday Liturgy 8 a.m. Rev. Myron Myronyuk is pastor. 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. Basil the Great Orthodox, 9 Lord Ave., Simpson. Saturday: Vespers 4 p.m. Sunday: Divine Liturgy 10:30 a.m. (Feast days: 9: a.m.). Rev. Jason Franchak is pastor. 570-282-4052. 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 8 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. Very Rev. Mitred Archpriest David J. Hritcko is pastor. 570-282-2314. St. James Episcopal Church, 2050 Rte. 247 in Dundaff, is open for the summer season. Sunday services at 11 a.m. Pastor is Rev. Peter Pearson. St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox, 378 Lyon Street, off Route 247 in Dundaff. Divine Liturgy: 8:30 a.m. Rev. Jason Franchak. 570-280-5978. St. John Russian Orthodox, 700 Hill St., Mayfield.
Saturday confessions 3:30 p.m.; Vespers 4 p.m.; Sunday Matins 8 a.m.; Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.; eve of feast days 6:30 p.m.; confessions heard before services. Feast day Liturgies 9:30 a.m.; they can be heard on WTRW-FM (94.3). Very Rev. Mitred Archpriest John D. Sorochka is pastor. 570-876-0730. The Moleben (Service of Thanksgiving) for the opening of the new academic year will take place on Sunday, Sept. 8. Registration, for those who have not done so already, will be held for pre-school to high school (ages 3 to 17) classes in the upper level of the church center, 701 Hill St., following the service. Classes will begin on Monday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m. in the lower level of the church center. Adult Religious Education Class, for all who are interested in learning about the Orthodox faith, will also be held at 6 p.m. in the upper level of the church center. St. John the Baptist Orthodox, off Route 247, Dundaff. Divine Liturgy Sunday 8:30 a.m. Rev. Jason Franchak. 570-280-5978. St. John Vianney Parish, (Roman Catholic). Masses Saturday 5 p.m., Sunday 8 and 11 a.m. at Corpus Christi, 704 Montdale Road, Montdale. Mass Sunday 9:30 a.m. at St. Pius, Route 106, Royal. Confession Saturday, 4:15 at Corpus Christi; Sunday, 9:10 a.m. at St. Pius. Rev. Michael J. Kirwin is pastor. 570-2549502. 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. Divine Liturgy Sunday’s at 9 a.m. Rev. Alexei Kalyuzhnyi is pastor. 570-903-3612. 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. 570-4893891. 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. 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. Weekday Masses Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8 a.m. at St. Rose; 12:10 p.m. Wednesday at St. Michael, Simpson; CCD classes and RCIA meet September – May. Rev. James A. Price, C.P. is pastor. strose@echoes.net. strosecarbondale.weconnect.com. 570-282-2991. St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran, 25 Hillcrest Dr., Dickson City. Sunday service at 11:30 a.m. Rev. Peter Henftling is interim pastor. 570-489-2462. Throop United Methodist, 136 Charles St., Throop. Sunday service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Dave Hinkley pastor. 570-383-0505. 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. 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 and 10:30 a.m. Monsignor Patrick J. Pratico is pastor.
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Bradley Bartholomay of Forest City was among the players on the seventh-grade Hoop Heads basketball team who defeated the NJ Shoreshots at nationals, in the championship game. With this victory, the Hoop Heads are ranked as one of the best basketball programs in the state of Pennsylvania. From left: Landon Calabrese, AJ Nemitz, Evan Boddie, Chris Jamil, Zachariah Roberts, Dahnavon Boddie, Dylan Bradley, Elian Fana, Connor Cranage, Lorenzo Mitchell and Bradley “Breezy” Bartholomay. The coach is Ruben Guillandeaux.
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Master Diane Meckwood Prislupsky and some of her students from S-P-A Karate in Peckville were personally invited by Grand Master D.A. Giacobbe to attend The Moo Duk Kwan Heritage Seminar held in Atlantic City. The students had a chance to train with martial arts Grand Masters. From left: Noah Pittsman of Mayfield, David McKenney of Scott Township, Grand Master D.A. Giacobbe, Master Diane Meckwood Prislupsky, Megan Hassaj of Archbald, Patrick Marcinko of Jessup and John McKenney of Scott Township.
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Aug. 29 Kellogg’s/Feel Good Motors Classic: Kellogg’s Aerial Lifts and team #6 won nine points. team #7, team #4, team #1 and team #12 won seven points. team #3, team #8, team #2 and dixon Seals it won two points. the individual male high series was bowled by dean olver with a 739 while the individual male high game was 289 bowled by ed Slick. other scores were: Chris Wurtz 243, pat mcdonough 206-214-600, Joe Caloger 226232-247-705, Joey Walker 216-268-211-695,
Scott dixon 200, Wally Kulick 224-201-209634, tim bilski 255-245-225-725, pat mcdonald 202-233, phil Jones 207, ed Slick 238-718, Rob Reed 237-605, Jon mcdonough 249-216-221-686, Jeff o’malia 204, Adam Grabowski 212-247-650, pete Rambone 226-234-278-738, dean olver 267278, derek benson 255-215-661, tom unovitch 255-215-657, Cory Sohns 222-213611, brad Kellogg 215, Josh Atherton 222216-215-653, Allan Ross 210-216-202-628, harvey Kellogg 255-235-679, Jack dunback 200, eric dixon 237-213-640, paul magnotta 234 and William hebner 229-217-257-703.
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