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Two Old Forge residents held a teddy bear drive in memory of departed friend |page 4
Riverside Elementary students presented their holiday musical programs |page 6
Wrapping up the holidays Toys getting ready to be sent to tots by Christopher Cornell
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Last weekend, food and Fire Barbecue Tap House hosted a special fundraiser for the local chapter of Toys For Tots. The restaurant, at 7041 Shoppes Blvd. in Moosic, hosted a free gift-wrapping service for shoppers, while the U.S. Marines accepted toys and donations. Guests were encouraged to bring gifts and have them wrapped for free while they enjoyed a bite to eat or a drink at the bar. All you needed was a new, unwrapped toy to donate. Toys For Tots was accepting Melissa Black of Food & Fire BBQ Tapcash donations as well. house wraps a gift. “We held this event for the first time last year and it was a huge success at our original location,” says Food and Fire general manager Chris Waldron. “Toys For Tots is such a great charity and we’re very excited to partner with them and give back to our community.” All proceeds from the event were donated to Toys For Tots. Toys For Tots is a program run by the Marine Corps Reserve, which distributes toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas. For more visit foodfirebbq.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/FoodFireBBQ.
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Gysgt. Mario Pucci, Melissa Black of Food & Fire BBQ Taphouse and Ssgt. Frederick Mayer. Pucci and Mayer are representing Unit MWSS 472 Detachment Alpha of Wyoming.
As the donations came in, gifts kept getting wrapped.
From left: Zachary and Jordon Hicks and Jaime Cook of Olyphant donated gifts.
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Santa Claus will be coming to Taylor on Monday, Dec. 24, thanks to the members of Taylor Fire Department Ladder Co. No. 95. The Ladder Truck will take Santa Claus around the borough of Taylor starting at 4 p.m., when it will leave from the fire station on 614 Union St. The truck will then take Santa around every block in the Borough. Schedule: 4-4:05 p.m. Union Street to South Main Street; 4:05-4:10 p.m. Roosevelt Street; 4:15-4:40 p.m. Sibley Avenue, Hospital, Center and Rosedale Area; 4:40-4:45 Sibley and Keyser; 4:20-4:30 Northside Church Street, North Washington and North Ridge Street area; 4:30-4:35 North Main Street; 4:45-5:20 Greenview East Section; 4:30-4:35 Amhurst Circle; 4:35-5:30 Taylor Hill Area: Reynolds Loomis; 5:20-5:25 Keyser Ave, Union Street; 5:25-5:45 East Side Main Street; 5:30-5:45 Rock Ledge; 5:45-6:15 Oak Street, Maple Mannor; 6:15-6:25 El Drive and Billy Lane; 6:25-6:45 Greenview West Section Prince; 5:50-7 p.m. West Side Main Street, Davis Street, West Antheron, Powell, Jefferson Lincoln Harrison, Storrs, Washington , South Ridge, South Pond, West Taylor and West Grove.
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Taylor Borough will distribute new recycling containers to borough residents at the Taylor Community Center, 700 S. Main St., weekdays, 1-8:30 p.m. (except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Residents will be required to show proof of residency via tax bill, utility bill or photo id.
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Brooke Manley and Liam Housley of Old Forge recently did a Teddy Bear Fundraiser in memory of Marie Sanko of Moosic, called “Marie’s Hugs From Heaven.” Sanko died this year from leukemia. They collected almost 90 bears and assorted stuffed animals and donated it the Ronald McDonald house.
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The 2019 Riverside School District Board of Directors. From left, front row: Mary Antoniacci McHugh, Caryn Emiliani, secretary Barbara Fedor, president Carol Armstrong, Tara Meredick and vice president Linda Joyce. Second row: Dan Nenish, treasurer George Bieber, Kevin Harchar and superintendent Paul Brennan.
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Snapshots Holiday musical programs at Riverside Elementary.
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area Chu rCh se rv iCe s Send additions or corrections about your church (in Old Forge, Taylor, Moosic, Avoca, Dupont and Duryea) to triborobanner@timesshamrock.com.
ChurCh of God,
101 Center St. in Taylor. Worship Sundays 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m. Doug Hoeffner is pastor. 570-457-3114. Facebook.com/ chogtaylor.
divine MerCy Parish,
312 Davis St. in Scranton. Daily Mass 12:10 p.m.; Saturdays at 5 p.m.; Sundays at 8 and 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Rev. Francis L. Pauselli is pastor. 570-344-1724.
first ConGreGational united ChurCh of Christ, 130 Union St. in Taylor. Sunday worship 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion served the first Sunday of the month. Pastor is Rev. Ginger L. Daubenhauser. 570-909-5434. First United Methodist oF taylor, 402 S. Main St. in Taylor. Sunday service: 9:30 a.m. Christian education adult Bible study: Sunday at 10:45 a.m. Sundays. Pastor is Rev. Donald A. Roberts Sr. 570-562-3335. First United Methodist oF old Forge, 143 Harrison St. in Old Forge. Sunday service: 11:15 a.m. Pastor is Rev. Susan Hardman-Zimmerman.
hoPe ChurCh Presbytrian, 4951 Birney Ave. in Moosic. Sunday sSchool classes at 9:25 a.m.; Sunday worship 10:45 a.m. Rev. Stephen Wilson is pastor. lanGCliffe Presbyterian ChurCh,
1001 Main
St. in Avoca. Sunday morning worship at 10 a.m. Pastor: Alex Becker. lpcavoca.church or facebook.com/langcliffeavoca. 570-457-4477.
MoosiC allianCe CoMMunity, 608 Rocky Glen Road
in Moosic. Sunday school: 9:30 a.m. (nursery available upon request). Sunday service, children’s church and nursery: 10:45 a.m. 570-457-6020. Email: moosicalliance1@verizon.net. Pastor is Erik J. Ferguson.
MoosiC asseMbly of God, 477 Third St. in Moosic. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening service at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening service at 6:30 p.m. Pastor is David O’Brien. MoosiC Presbyterian,
625 Main St. in Moosic. Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. The Rev. Roger E. Griffith is pastor. 570-457-7750. moosicpresby@verizon.net.
MoosiC united Methodist ChurCh, 609 Main St.
in Moosic. Sunday worship is at 9 a.m. followed by fellowship time. D’s Pantry, serving the four borough area, is open Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon. Pastor is Rev. Michael Shambora. 570 457 2499
nativity of our lord Parish, 127 Stephenson St.
in Duryea. Mass schedule: Daily, 7 a.m.; Saturday Vigil, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 8 and 11 a.m.; and 7 p.m. Rev. John V. Polednak, VE, is pastor. 570-457-3502; rectory@nativityduryea.org.
PrinCe of PeaCe Parish, Saturday Mass at 4 p.m.
at St. Mary’s, Lawrence and Grace streets in Old Forge. Sunday Mass is celebrated at 8 and 10 a.m. at St. Mary and 11:15 a.m. at St. Lawrence, 620 Main St. in Old Forge. Parish office: 123 Grace Street in Old Forge. Pastor: Rev. August A. Ricciardi. 570-457-5900.
Queen of the aPostles Parish,
715 Hawthorne St., Avoca. Saturday Vigil: 4 p.m. Sunday Masses: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Daily Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8 a.m, Wednesday at 7 p.m. Confession: Saturday 3:15-3:45 p.m.; anytime upon request. Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. miraculous medal novena: Wednesday following the 7 p.m. Mass. First Friday healing Mass: First Friday of the month at 7 p.m. 570457-3412. staff@queenoftheapostles.com. queenoftheapostles.weconnect.com. facebook.com/qapavocapa.
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st. GeorGe’s orthodox, 745 S. Keyser Ave., Taylor.
Weekday Divine Liturgy at 7:30 a.m. Moleben to the Mother of God Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Sunday Divine Liturgy at 9 a.m. with Sunday school following liturgy. 570-562-2090 (church); 570-563-1170 (rectory). Fr.mal@comcast.net. StGeorgesTaylor.com. Very Rev. Protopresbyter Mark Leasure.
Wilkes-Barre: 570-808-8896 Kulpmont: 570-373-2100
st. Mary’s byzantine CatholiC,
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700 Oak St. in Taylor. Services: Sunday 11 a.m. Feast days 6:30 p.m. on the evening before the feast day. Rev. Eduard Shestak is pastor. 570-457-3042.
st. Mary’s Polish national CatholiC,
200 Stephenson St. in Duryea. Holy Mass Sunday 9 a.m.; daily Mass 8 a.m. Holy days 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Rev. Fr. Carmen G. Bolock is pastor. padre@saintmaryspncc.org; saintmaryspncc. org. 570-457-2291.
st. MiChael’s orthodox,
Church and Winter streets in Old Forge. Saturday Vespers 5 p.m. Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. (The Hours 9:10 a.m.) Matins service Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7 a.m. 570457-3703. peterehenry@yahoo.com; stmichaelof.org. Rev. Peter Henry is rector.
st. niCholas of Myra byzantine CatholiC,
140 Church St. in Old Forge. Services: Saturday at 5 p.m.; Sunday at 8:30 a.m. (feast days at 9 a.m.). Rev. Eduard Shestak is pastor. 570-457-3042.
st. Paul’s indePendent bible,
401 W. Grove St. in Taylor. Sunday service at 11 a.m.. Children’s Sunday school during the service. Pastor is Norm Demming. 570-562-2200.
st. stePhen’s russian orthodox,
St. Stephen’s Lane and Hickory Street in Old Forge. Divine Liturgy Sundays and Feast Days: 9:30 a.m. Vigil service: 5:30 p.m. on the night before Liturgies. 570-457-3384. Email: StStephensROChurch@gmail.com. Pastor is Rev. German Ciuba.
stewart MeMorial united Methodist,
174 N. Main St. in Old Forge. Sunday Service at 10:15 a.m. Sunday school at 11:15 a.m. Pastor is Rev. Michael Shambora. 570457-1109. ALP007@aol.com.
taylor PriMitive Methodist,
153 S. Keyser Ave. in Taylor. Sunday service: 11 a.m. Pastor is James P. Whitman.
united baPtist of taylor,
125 Church St. in Taylor. Sunday worship service: 10 a.m. Sunday school: 11:15 a.m. Bible study: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. 570-562-1331. Rev. Dr. David Barrett is pastor.
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odist Church, 609 Main St. in Moosic. Sunday worship is at 9 a.m., followed by a fellowship time. D’s Food Pantry, serving the four–borough area, is open from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. Pastor is Rev. Michael Shambora. 570-457-2499.
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From Helen’s Kitchen BY Lori KisheL
Happy holidays to all of our readers. Here are some great recipes to help you with your meal planning throughout this joyous season! Enjoy.
FESTIVE ONION SOUP 2 tablespoons margarine, melted 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 medium onions, sliced 1/8 teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 2-1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth 2 tablespoons Vermouth or dry white table wine 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup seasoned croutons (recipe follows) Combine margarine, oil and onions in a saucepan. Cover and cook over low heat 15 minutes. Add sugar and cook uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are a deep, golden brown. Add flour and mix thoroughly. Stir in broth. Add Vermouth and pepper; simmer 20 to 30 minutes. Place soup in cups and top with seasoned croutons. Yield: 3 servings; 1 cup per serving. To make seasoned croutons: 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon dill weed 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 stick margarine, softened 4 slices bread Preheat oven to 300º. In a small bowl, add seasonings to margarine and mix well. Spread margarine mixture on one side of each slice of bread. Cut bread into 1/2-inch cubes. Place on a cookie sheet and bake 15-20 minutes, or until crisp and dry. Cool and store in a tightly covered container. Use as a garnish for soups or salads. Yield: 2 cups; 1/4 cup per serving. STUFFED BAKED HAM 1 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs 1/4 firmly packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon cloves
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1/2 teaspoon mace 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup water 1 (10-pound) smoked, fully cooked ham 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs 3 tablespoons sugar Combine first seven ingredients in a bowl; stir well. Gradually add water, stirring just until blended. Set aside. Slice skin from ham. Score fat on ham in a diamond design, making 2-inch slits, 2 inches apart. Press reserved breadcrumb mixture into slits. Brush ham with egg; sprinkle with 1/4 cup breadcrumbs and sugar. Place ham, fat side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer, making sure it does not touch fat or bone. Bake, uncovered, at 325º for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until meat thermometer registers 140º. Yield: 1520 servings. LITHUANIAN KUGEL 5 potatoes, grated 1 large onion, grated 1 stick butter, melted 3 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Squeeze and drain well the grated potatoes. Add remaining ingredients. Pour into a greased 8x8x2-inch baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350º for about 1 hour, or until brown. SWEET AND SOUR HAM BALLS 2 pounds ground ham 2 cups soft breadcrumbs or 1-1/2 cups dry crumbs 1 cup milk 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed To make sauce: 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1 tsp. dry mustard 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice Preheat oven to 325º. Mix all
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ingredients and shape into balls. Arrange on a greased baking pan. Mix sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes. Pour sauce over meatballs and bake uncovered for 1 hour, basting frequently. Yield: 8 servings. WHITE CHRISTMAS PIE (A holiday favorite) 1 (9-inch) baked and cooled pie shell 1 tablespoon gelatin 1/4 cup cold water 1/2 cup sugar 4 tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 cups milk 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped 3 egg whites, room temperature 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup shredded coconut Soften gelatin in cold water. Mix together in saucepan the sugar, flour and salt. Gradually stir in milk. Cook over low heat, stirring until it boils. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in softened gelatin; cool. When partially set, beat with mixer until smooth. Blend in vanilla and almond extracts. Gently fold in whipped cream. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add cream of tartar and sugar and continue beating until stiff. Carefully fold egg whites into mixture. Fold in coconut. Pile into pie shell. Sprinkle with additional coconut, if desired. Chill until set. Serve cold. Yield: 6 generous servings. HOLIDAY FRUIT CAKE 1/2 pound butter or margarine, room temperature 1 (8-ounces) package cream cheese, room temperature 1-1/2 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 2-1/2 cups flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup walnut meats, chopped
1 cup red candied cherries, cut up 1 cup green candied pineapple, cut up Reserve 1/2 cup of the flour to mix into nuts and fruit; set aside. Cream butter and cream cheese. Gradually add sugar, eggs, vanilla and sifted dry ingredients. Fold in floured nuts and fruit. Pour into a greased tube pan or 2 greased loaf pans, and bake at 350˚ for 55 to 60 minutes. Yield: approximately 12 slices . SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH PECANS 5 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1/3 cup honey 1 large egg 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray to prevent casserole from sticking. Add several inches of water to a large steamer pot with basket; bring to a boil. Place the sweet potatoes in the basket, and steam (covered) for about 20 to 25 minutes or until tender. Remove the potatoes from the basket and place in a large bowl; let cool slightly. Add the honey, egg, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; whip with an electric mixer until smooth. Next, spread the sweet potato mixture in the prepared baking dish. Mix the brown sugar, pecans and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl; sprinkle over the potatoes. Bake at 350º for 40 to 45 minutes. Yield: 6 servings. Any comments, questions or favorite recipes? Feel free to send your thoughts to helenskitchen@msn.com, and please write, “Helen’s Kitchen Request, ATTN: Lori” in the subject line to make sure I receive it. Thank you!
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Maria Voytko, district librarian and local promoter of public library systems, created her annual holiday book tree in the library at Riverside East Elementary School. From left: Maksim Chomko, Sammy Decker, Alexis Evarts, Natalie Secor and Maria Voytko.
WinTe r CoaTs donaTed Camile Chickeletti’s kindergarten class at Riverside Elementary performed in her 14th annual ABC & 123 Christmas Spectacular. From left, front row: Sylas Champluvier, Ian Robles, Jarred Cali, John Klemish, Robert Klemish, Nicholas Posluszny, Trey Natale, Roman Quintero, Benjamin Quintero, Cohen Price and Deigan Peperno. Middle row: Blessing Smith, Alysha Santana, Miliana Rivera, Alexandra Rodriguez, Madison Sceranko, Freya Cole, Camryn Kelk, Amira Aldubayan, Madison Kozichek, Gianna Zippittelli, Joseline Mendoza, Avery O’Neill. Back row: Lori Norris, Mrs. Claus Santa Claus and Chickeletti.
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TAylOR cOMMuNITy lIbRARy Newly arrived audio books available at the library.
“Christmas at Promise Lodge” by Charlotte Hubbard As Promise Lodge’s first wedding arrives, the evidence of a community building a foundation for the future is a cause for celebration. However, the bishop’s narrow-minded wedding sermon doesn’t sit well with the Bender sisters, the town’s courageous founders, especially widowed Mattie Schwartz. She believes marriage and family aren’t the most important of God’s gifts. Amos hasn’t given up hope that stubborn, spirited Mattie will change her mind about taking another husband, but when an accident threatens to change the course of his life forever, he wonders if the Lord has sent him a message. He’ll need faith, hope and charity to find the right path—and a Christmas blessing to convince Mattie to walk it with him. “The Christmas Mystery” by James Patterson Detective Luc Moncrief races through New York and Paris to track down a killer and find out who is stealing the world’s greatest art. In the heart of the holiday season, priceless paintings have vanished
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from a Park Avenue murder scene. Now Luc Moncrief must become a quick study in the art of the steal before a cold-blooded killer paints the town red. “A Shoe Addict’s Christmas” by Elizabeth M. Harbison Noelle is not a fan of the holidays and to make matters worse, she is at a crossroads in her life when it seems that love and adventure are no longer possible. When she stays late at her job in a department store on a snowy Christmas Eve she accidentally gets locked in after closing. She isn’t too concerned about the prospect of spending the night in the store until a woman appears out of nowhere and tells Noelle that she’s her guardian angel. Soon Noelle finds herself camped out in the shoe department facing several “ghosts” of Christmases past, present, and future Will visiting the holidays of yesterday and tomorrow help Noelle see the true spirit of Christmas? “Christmas Town” by Donna Van Liere Lauren Gabriel spent many years of her childhood in foster homes, wishing her mother would come back for her and be the family she needs. Now twenty-years-old, she still longs for a place that she can truly call home. Her work as a cashier is unfulfilling, and at Christmas it’s unbearable with the songs and carols and chatter of Christmas that she hears throughout the day. When Lauren ends her shift one night, she finds herself driving aimlessly in order to avoid returning to her lonely apartment. And when she witnesses a car accident she is suddenly pulled into the small town of Grandon, first as a witness but then as a volunteer for the annual fundraiser for Glory’s Place, a center for single mothers and families who need assistance. Could this town and its people be the home she has always longed for? “The Perfect Christmas” by Debbie Macomber For Cassie Beaumont, its meeting her perfect match. Cassie, at thirty-three, wants a husband and kids, and so far nothing’s worked. Not blind dates, not the internet and certainly not leaving love to chance. What other options are there? Well she could hire a professional matchmaker. Simon Dodson has quite a reputation, but he’s very choosy about the clients he takes on and very expensive. Cassie considers him a difficult, acerbic know-it-all, and she’s astonished when he accepts her as a client. Claiming he has her perfect mate in mind, Simon assigns her three tasks to complete before she meets this paragon. Three tasks that are all about Christmas: being a char-
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ity bell-ringer, dressing up as Santa’s elf at a mall and preparing a traditional turkey dinner for her neighbors (most of whom she happens to dislike). Despite a number of comical mishaps, Cassie does it all and then she’s finally ready to meet her match. “A Christmas Grace” by Anne Perry Christmas is just around the corner, Thomas Pitt’s sister-in-law, Emily Radley, is suddenly called from London to be with her dying aunt. Leaving her husband and two children behind, Emily makes the long journey to an all-but-forgotten town in the county of Connemara, on the western coast of Ireland. She soon discovers that a tragic legacy haunts the once close-knit community. Violent storms ravage the coast and keep alive painful memories of an unsolved murder and unsettling fears that a killer may still live among the residents of the lonely Irish town. Determined to lighten her aunt’s heart and help the troubled community, Emily sets out to unmask the culprit. When a lone shipwreck survivor washes up onshore, he brings with him not only the key to solving the terrible crime but the opportunity for the townspeople to make peace with the past–and with one another. “An Irish Country Christmas” by Patrick Taylor Barry Laverty, M.B., is looking forward to his first Christmas in the cozy village of Ballybucklebo, at least until he learns that his sweetheart, Patricia, might not be coming home for the holidays. That unhappy prospect dampens his spirits somewhat, but Barry has little time to dwell on his romantic disappointments. Christmas may be drawing nigh, but there is little peace to be found on earth, especially for a young doctor plying his trade in the emerald hills and glens of rural Ireland. Along with his senior partner, Doctor Fingal Flahertie O’Reilly, Barry has his hands full dealing with seasonal coughs and colds, as well as the occasional medical emergency. To add to the doctors’ worries, competition arrives in the form of a patientpoaching new physician whose quackery threatens the health and well-being of the good people of Ballybucklebo. Just what will this holiday season bring? “The Christmas Promise” by Donna Van Liere Seven years ago Gloria endured a family tragedy that almost shook her faith entirely. Each Christmas she places a card in an envelope on her tree, restating a promise she made to her husband before he died. Now, having moved from her small town and all the painful memories it held, she is building a life by car-
ing for people in need. Whether it’s a young mother who can’t pay her electric bill or a family who needs some extra food, Gloria always finds a way. Miriam is a thorn in Gloria’s side. Miriam is a constantly critical, disapproving neighbor who looks with suspicion at all the good things Gloria does. When a twist of fate makes them roommates instead of neighbors, it’s the ultimate test of patience and faith. Chaz has a good job as head of security at Wilson’s Department Store, but each night he returns home to an empty apartment. He longs for a wife and family of his own but realizes that the life choices he’s made have alienated him. He befriends a young boy whose mother has fallen on hard times, giving him a chance to have a life he thought impossible. As the lives of these characters collide and we learn that even as we move ahead, the past is never far behind and when we are forgiven much, we love much. “The Christmas Train” by David Baldacci Disillusioned journalist Tom Langdon must get from Washington to Los Angeles in time for Christmas. Forced to travel by train, he begins a journey of rude awakenings, thrilling adventures and holiday magic. He has no idea that the locomotives pulling him across America will actually take him into the rugged terrain of his own heart, as he rediscovers people’s essential goodness and someone very special he believed he had lost. “The Christmas Wedding” by James Patterson The tree is decorated, the cookies are baked, and the packages are wrapped, but the biggest celebration this Christmas is Gaby Summerhill’s wedding. Since her husband died three years ago, Gaby’s four children have drifted apart, each consumed by the turbulence of their own lives. They haven’t celebrated Christmas together since their father’s death, but when Gaby announces that she’s getting married-and that the groom will remain a secret until the wedding day-she may finally be able to bring them home for the holidays. But the wedding isn’t Gaby’s only surprise; she has one more gift for her children, and it could change all their lives forever. “The Adventures of the Christmas Pudding” by Agatha Christie First came a sinister warning to Poirot not to eat any plum pudding. Then the discovery of a corpse in a chest, but what can link these baffling cases? Monsieur Hercule Poirot must work his magic to make this a Christmas to remember.
Community Calendar funding to support either Pennsylvania veterans or nonprofit groups that serve veterans, is available through the Lackawanna County Veterans Affairs Office. An application needs to be filled out and submitted along with support documentation. Office staff are able to provide Winter Break at riverside: At River- assistance in completing the application. They side School District, winter break will begin review the paperwork and generally provide on Friday, Dec. 21, with early dismissals: high an answer in two or three business days. The school at 11:06 a.m., east elementary at 11:40 average grants are about $1,000, depending and west elementary at 12:10 p.m. Classes will on need. The staff may also be able to suggest resume on Wednesday, Jan. 2. other forms of assistance and benefits that may be available. For more information, call seeking volunteers: Serving Seniors Opera570-963-6778. tion Friendship is looking for volunteers of all ages individuals and groups to make holiday cards for Pet notiCe: Old Forge residents are reresidents of nursing and personal care homes in minded that the borough has an ordinance Lackawanna County. Volunteers can hand deliver governing the curbing of pets and other the cards to the facility. Email servsen@epix.net, call animals and the responsibility for the removal 570-344-3931 ext. 4, for a listing of facilities and of all animal waste. This ordinance applies to residents. all borough parks. Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be tax ColleCtor days: Tax collector days in Taylor subject to fines. will be Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. flag disPosal: American Legion Post No. seeking legion MeMBers: The Taylor American 306 reminds residents that a dropoff box for Legion is searching for new members. Without a unserviceable, worn, torn, discolored or faded regular infusion of young veterans, many of our Le- flags is on the front porch of the post home at gions and VFWs have had to close, as there weren’t 208 S. Main St. in Taylor. A ceremony is held enough regular members to support and manage annually at the Taylor Memorial Cemetery their facilities. The Legion is at 210 S. Main St. in to properly dispose of the collected flags. For Taylor. Call 570-562-9920 or email taylor_legion@ more information, call 570-562-9920. yahoo.com. The Commander is Jacqueline Colburn, and the regular Legion meetings are on the second senior Passes: The Old Forge School Board Monday of the month at 6 p.m. golden age policy passes, allowing borough residents 65 and older free admission to Polish language Classes: Polish language district-sponsored athletic events, are availclasses are held at the Taylor Community Library able in the high school office, 300 Marion St., on Thursdays at 4-5:30 p.m. Call 570-562-2007 for Old Forge. more information. yard Waste notiCe: Moosic Borough can no Clothing droPBox: Moosic Alliance Church, longer accept grass and leaves in any type of 608 Rocky Glen Road, in cooperation with St. plastic bag (biodegradable or not). This is a Paul Textile, is sponsoring a clothing drop-off requirement by the Department of Environshed as a fundraiser to send youth to camp. The mental Protection. Grass and leaves must be youth at Moosic Alliance Church will receive $40 placed in separate open containers, weighing for every 1,000 pounds of clothing donated. no more than 35 pounds. Brush and tree limbs be mixed with grass and leaves. They Banner PrograM: The Old Forge heroes ban- cannot can be bundled together or placed in open ner program is under way and will run through containers. Feb. 14, 2019. Applications are available at the Old Forge borough building during normal seWer PayMent notiCe: Old Forge residents hours of operation. There will be one open ap- are reminded that the borough sewer bills are plication period this year; banners should be to be paid at the Old Forge Branch of Penn in place by Memorial Day, 2019. Security Bank only. Other branches of Penn Email your organization’s events to triborobanner@ timesshamrock.com. Please have them in by noon on Friday to have them included in the following Thursday’s edition. Visit the thetriborobanner.com for the complete calendar listing.
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questions about Medicare or health insurance coverage may visit state Rep. Marty Flynn’s office, 409 N. Main Ave. in Scranton, the second Monday of each month for assistance. Appointments are suggested by calling 570342-4348.
grief suPPort: VNA Hospice and Home Health, 301 Delaware Ave. in Olyphant, offers a variety of grief/bereavement support groups. • Bereavement support group. This more traditional group assists participants in learning to cope with the new challenges facing them as they grieve. Third Thursday of each month, 6-8 p.m.; and second Wednesday of each month, 12:30-2 p.m. • Knitting and crocheting group. Beginners and experienced join together with instructors on hand, knitting/crocheting items for preemies, which are donated to hospitals in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. Bring your own knitting needles and crochet hooks. Patterns and instruction provided. Mondays, 1:30-3 p.m. • Fisherman knot rosary and sleeping bag project. VNA provides the twine needed to produce these soft rosary that are then donated to skilled nursing facilities, personal care homes and VA Hospital in Wilkes-Barre. They also make sleeping bags for our homeless community. Tuesdays 1-2:30 p.m. • Yoga for healing. Helps the whole being to relax and heal. There is a $10 fee per class. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or blanket. Tuesdays, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Call 570-383-5180 with questions. assistive teChnology availaBle: Pennsyl-
vania’s Telecommunication Device Distribution Program (TDDP) provides specialized land-line telephone equipment, free to eligible Pennsylvanians with disabilities that prevent them from having independent access to the telephone. This includes people who are deaf, hard of hearing, speech impaired, blind or have visual problems, or have physical or intellectual disabilities. Applicants must: • be a Pennsylvania resident; • have a disability that prevents independence on a standard phone; • have an individual gross income of less than 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines; • have current telephone service (i.e. a landline or digital home service); and • have the ability to learn how to use the requested device(s). For more information, call 570-347-3357 (voice) or email ucptech@yahoo.com. Free demonstrations and/or short-term equipment loans are also available to help determine what equipment works best. TDDP is managed by Pennsylvania’s Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT), a program of the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC).
Bulky Waste: Old Forge Borough Council has enacted an ordinance establishing a bulky waste collection rate of $6 per bulk waste item. The definition of bulky wastes is appliances, furniture, bedding and the like. The use of three $2 stickers is required. If you have any questions, call the administrative office at 570-457-8852.
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