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battling a menace
Carbondale Area first district in region to implement program
by Christopher Cornell ADVAntAGe eDitor
The issue of prescription drug abuse by teens is making headlines in our area and around the country. In an effort to help address adolescent drug abuse and misuse, the Rite Aid Foundation brought its Prescription Drug Safety program, a digital course about prescription drug abuse prevention, to Scranton-area high schools. The program was unveiled at Carbondale Area Junior-Senior High School. The program, developed by EVERFI, will be made available to high schools in the Scranton area at no cost. Representatives of the Rite Aid Foundation, Sen. Bob Casey’s office, Sen. Pat Toomey’s office, Rep. Matt Cartwright’s office and local community officials from the City of Carbondale were on hand for the announcement. “Prescription drug abuse is a serious and growing problem across the United States. Every day 116 people die from opioid-related drug overdoses” said Tracy Henderson, director of the Rite
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Students show off their certificates, having completed the program.
Aid Foundation. “Our nation is in the midst of an unprecedented epidemic that threatens the health, safety and wellbeing of our young people. The Rite Aid Foundation is proud to introduce this important prevention education to Scranton-area students. We hope it arms them with the skills and knowledge to make smart decisions and prevent abuse before it occurs.” The Prescription Drug Safety program uses an evidence-based, public health approach to empower high school students with the skills and knowledge they need to make safe and healthy decisions about prescription drugs. Through interactive scenarios and self-guided activities, students learn the facts about drugs, how to properly use and dispose of them, and how to step in when faced with a situation involving misuse. The course is aligned with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s national health education
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standards and state academic standards. There is also a website with additional resources including parent guides and information on local safe medication disposal. Pennsylvania is one of the states hardest hit by prescription drug abuse and the opioid epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Pennsylvania is among the top five states with the highest rates of opioid-related deaths. In addition, the number of drug overdose deaths is increasing more rapidly in Pennsylvania than any other state in the nation. “Prescription drug abuse and the opioid epidemic are serious public health and public safety challenges,” said Brian Bognatz, Carbondale police chief. “Collaboration is vital to reversing this disturbing trend. Law enforcement, state lawmakers, medical professionals, educators and community members need to join forces and partner on solutions that help prevent abuse before
it occurs.” The Carbondale Area School District implemented the six-lesson online Prescription Drug Safety program as part of the health education program, the first Scranton-area school to integrate the program into its curriculum. “We pride ourselves in preparing our students for the world they will enter into after graduation. Prescription drug abuse and opioid addiction are important issues that impact every member of our community,” said Robert Mehalick, superintendent, Carbondale Area School District. “We are grateful to the Rite Aid Foundation for helping us provide this meaningful program. We know it will empower our students to make healthy decisions and help our community overcome this growing epidemic.” Since its inception in 2001, the Rite Aid Foundation has awarded more than $36 million to nonprofit organizations.
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with their goal for next Christmas season being 22 children. “It has been such an important part of most of my adult life to be thankful for what I have and strive to use our family business as a mode in which to help others around us have a magical Christmas morning. Every child should believe in the magic of Christmas,” McDonough said. Gifts generated through this fundraiser provide the recipients with winter coats, hats, gloves, full stockings, pajamas, outfits and toys that match the childrens’ Christmas wishes. “All of this could simply not be possible without the McDonough stands amid the toys collected in her annual support of my family, from the planning, to the shopping drive. and the wrapping which my mother, Kathy McDonough, Each year for the past 10 years, Valley Bowling Lanes tirelessly helps with each year,” said McDonough. in Childs hosts a fundraiser to help children in their local Some contributors to this event include: Valley Bowling community who are in need for Christmas, as a way to give Lanes, Champions Lounge, NEP Telephone, Kathleen Mcback. Cindy McDonough, manager of Valley Bowling Lanes Guigan Geico Insurance, G.I.R.T., the Lakeland High School and Champions Lounge, started with only four children and FCCLA Club, the Lamp Lighters and participating bowlers the fundraiser has grown to help 20 children in the Jermyn in all leagues at Valley Bowling Lanes as well as patrons of and Mayfield area. Every year she plans on helping more, Champions Lounge.
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Sorting through gifts donated are, from left, front row: Julia Decker, Anna Giannantonio, Marcella Guilfoyle, Emily Errickson and Sarah Brown. Back row: Avianna Carilli of Scott Township and Marino Angeloni of Jessup.
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Lockheed Martin Archbald Operations recently presented the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center with a $2,000 grant to help improve the quality of life to their residents. With this donation, Archbald Operations has contributed $20,000 to multiple charitable organizations and schools in 2018, including: United Neighborhood Centers ($1,500), the University of Scranton Veterans Club ($2,500), Archbald EMS First Responders ($1,500), North Pocono Fire & Rescue Association ($500), Mid Valley School District ($4,000), Valley View School District ($4,000), NEIU Core Foundation ($2,000) and Warrior Plantation ($2,000).
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The Parents Loving Children Through Autism Foundation held its seventh annual “Raise Your Voice” anti-bullying talent show at the Radisson Hotel in Scranton. Students from across the area performed to raise awareness on this issue. More than 200 items were donated for the homeless during the show. Blessing bags were then donated to the rescue mission. Performers included Carl Galavitz and Justin Calabro of the Carbondale School District.
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The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America club at Lakeland High School shopped for local families in need for Christmas. From left, seated: Grace Kelley, Cheyenne Dippre, Haley Hunsinger and Danielle Setta. Standing: Reese Brennan, Alyssa Catanzaro, Abby Carey, Camryn Cerminaro, Mackenzie Snyder, Sean Kelley, Abby Hunt and moderator Kylene Owen.
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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 570489-5591 for more information. garbage PickuP in archbald: In Archbald Borough, trash pickup will be one day late. Tuesday’s pickup will be on Wednesday and Wednesday’s pickup will be Thursday during the New Year’s holiday. No change to Monday pickups or recycling. ThrooP recycling: New Years recycling collection changes: recycling in first and third wards scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 1, will be collected on Wednesday, Jan. 2.
bingo nighT: Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Church, 624 Madison Ave. in Jermyn, holds bingo on the first and third Wednesdays of each month (next bingo night: Jan. 2). Doors open at 5 p.m., early bird games begin at 6 p.m. and regular games begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. The evening includes homemade foods such as chili, pierogies, soups and desserts, along with specialty games, refreshments, door prizes and a progressive jackpot starting at $1,250 with 58 pills (if not awarded, there will be a consolation prize of $500). Call 570-876-1061 for more information. • A food pantry will be held on the last Wednesday of the month (next pantry: Dec. 26) from 11 a.m. to noon at the church. Call 570-876-4896 for more information. STaTe iSSueS: A representative for state Rep. Kevin Haggerty’s office will be available at the Throop Civic Center, 500 Sanderson St., on the first Wednesday of the month from 9-10 a.m. (Next visit is Jan. 2). 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 Jan. 2) at 6 p.m. Registration is required and may be done 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.
benefiT dinner Scheduled: Donations of gift cards, raffle items, desserts and monetary donations will be collected for Michael Passeri, who has been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the lung. There will be a pasta dinner, raffle and karaoke event to be held Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Italian-American Club (IAC), 101 N. Garfield Ave. in Olyphant. Dinner will be 4-8 p.m.; Marilyn Kennedy will be the deejay for the karaoke 7-10 p.m. Call ahead and your tickets will be waiting at the door. You can drop off raffle items at the IAC any day or call 570-383-9552 or 505-250-9740.
food/cloThing diSTribuTion: Rescue & Restore Church, 125 Lackawanna Ave. in Olyphant, now offers food distribution on the first Monday of each month (next distribution Jan. 7), 2-4 p.m. The church also has a clothing distribution on the first Friday of each month (next distribution Dec. 7) 2-4 p.m. The church is in need of clothing, especially winter clothing. Toddler Time: Toddler Time at the Dickson City Civic Center will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. to noon, featuring story time, craft, snack, songs, games and more. Recommended for kids 18 months of age and older and their caregiver. Fee is $5 per class for Dickson City residents and $7 per class for nonresidents. Call 570-383-1813 for more information. communiTy lunch: The free community lunch will be served at the Red Door Cafe at the Peckville United Methodist Church, 732 Main St., on the fourth Saturday of each month, (next meal is on Jan. 26, noon to 1 p.m.). freedom fighTer monumenT: Donations are being accepted along with applications for memorial bricks for the Olyphant Borough Freedom Fighter Memorial, a tribute to the modern day soldier. This 6-and-a-half-foot stainless steel soldier will stand near the center of town in honor of all military who served from Desert Storm to present day. Applications for bricks can be picked up at the borough building. Donations can be sent to the Olyphant Borough Freedom Fighter, 113 Willow Ave. Olyphant, PA 18447. You can also follow the progress on Facebook at “Olyphant Borough Freedom Fighter.” Call 570-892-0378 for more information.
area c hu r ch se rv ic es all saints OrthOdOx, 211 Willow Ave., Olyphant. Great Vespers Saturday 4 p.m. Divine Liturgy Sunday 9:30 a.m. Parish rectory 570-489-0942. Church Hall 570-4895591. Leave message at either number as there is currently no assigned pastor. Blakely Baptist, 1748 Main St. in Blakely. Sunday Service 10 a.m. Dr. William Duke is pastor. 570-489-7423 Blakely primitive methOdist, 313 First St., Blakely.
Sunday school 9 a.m. Traditional Sunday service 10 a.m.; children’s church is available at the 10 a.m. service. Rev. Dale Murrell is pastor. 570-489-3033. Blakely P.M. Church on Facebook.
Blessed sacrament parish, (Roman Catholic) 215 Rebecca St., Throop. Saturday Mass at 5:30 p.m.; Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. Monsignor Michael J. Delaney is pastor. 570-489-1963. Bradley memOrial united methOdist, 106 Lincoln
St., Dickson City. Sunday service 9 a.m. David A. Repenning is pastor. pastor@peckvilleumc.org; 570-489-5875.
christ episcOpal, 700 Delaware St., Forest City. Holy
Eucharist celebrated Sundays at 9 a.m. Sunday school for children ages 5-12 at 9 a.m. christchurchforestcity.com 570785-3425.
christ the king parish, (Roman Catholic). Saturday Mass: 7:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas, 411 Church St., Archbald. Sunday Mass: 7 a.m., 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. at St. Thomas; 8:30 a.m. at St. Mary of Czestochowa, 417 Main St., Eynon. Weekday Masses: 7:15 a.m. and noon Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at St. Thomas. Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays 7:15 and noon at St. Mary. Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. at St, Mary. Confessions: daily before Mass, Saturdays 3:30 p.m. at St. Thomas, Thursdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Mary. Rev. Paul Fontanella is pastor. 570-876-1701.
practice Mondays 7 p.m.; Robert Vigil is pastor. 570-383-0330.
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finch hill Baptist, 404 Route 106, Greenfield Township. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Sunday service 11 a.m. Pastor Joseph LaCava 570-282-7062.
parker hill cOmmunity, 933 Scranton-Carbondale Highway, Dickson City. Saturday worship at 6 p.m. Sunday worship at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. Children’s ministries (birth to grade five at all services). Middle school (grades six to eight) and high school (grades nine to twelve) meet Wednesdays at 7 p.m. For more information visit parkerhill.org, e-mail parkerhill@parkerhill.org or call 570-341-8383.
first presByterian, 325 Third Ave., Jessup. Sunday service 10 a.m. 570-489-8893. first presByterian Of carBOndale, 76 Salem Ave.,
Carbondale. Sunday service 10:30 a.m. 570-282-4611.
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Church St., Carbondale. Sunday services 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school at 9 a.m. Rev. Donald Perry is pastor. 570-282-5740. Pastor’s phone: 570-766-9558. Email: 1stunitedmethodistcarbondale@gmail.com.
first united methOdist,
520 Washington Ave., Jermyn. Sunday service 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:45 a.m. Linda Eckersley is pastor. 570-876-0392.
first united presByterian Of lackawanna valley,
1557 Main St., Peckville. Sunday school 9 a.m. Sunday service 10 a.m. Bell choir Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. firstup.org. 570489-4682.
grace BiBle church, 130 University Drive, Dunmore. Sunday service at 10 a.m. 570-342-5651. gracebiblepa.com. hOly crOss parish, (Roman Catholic) Olyphant. Saturday vigil Mass 4 p.m.; Sunday Mass 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession: Saturday before the Vigil Mass at St. Patrick, 200 Delaware Ave. Monsignor Michael J. Delaney is pastor. 570489-0752. hOly ghOst Byzantine cathOlic, 313 First Ave., Jessup. Holy mystery of penance (confessions) Saturday 3-3:25 p.m. Divine Liturgy Saturday, 4 p.m. Divine Liturgy Sunday, 9 a.m. 570-489-2353. holyghostjessup.weebly.com.
cliffOrd Baptist church, 519 Church St., Clifford.
hOly trinity pOlish natiOnal cathOlic, 619 Center St., Throop. Sunday Mass in English 10 a.m. Very Rev. William Chromey is pastor. 570-489-0172.
cliffOrd united methOdist church, 34 Main St.,
Jermyn primitive methOdist, 763 Jefferson Ave., Jermyn. Sunday worship 10 a.m.; Sunday school 11:15 a.m. Call for mid-week prayer and Bible study time. Rev. Allan Rupert is pastor. 570-876-4511.
Sunday service 10 a.m. 570-222-4701. Bonnie Resseguie (570222-3809) is pastor. Clifford. Sunday service 11 a.m.; Sunday school is during worship. Pat Hanley is pastor. 570-222-3331.
cOmmunity BiBle, 1700 Heart Lake Road in Scott Township. Sunday worship, 10:30 a.m. Music ministry practice, Sunday at 9:45 a.m. Women’s group: Thursdays at 11 a.m. Pastor Jay Best. 570-254-6467. facebook.com/ cbcgreenfieldtwp.pa cOvenant refOrmed, 47 S. Church St., Carbondale. Sunday worship 9:30 and 11 a.m. Fellowship brunch at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Richar Miller is pastor. 570-282-6400. info@ covenantrc.org covenantrc.org dicksOn city assemBly Of gOd, 1015 Commerce
Blvd., Park Center Plaza, Dickson City. Sunday services 10 a.m. Kidztown 10 a.m. Sunday. Digging Deeper Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. Thirsty? Youth (grades 7-12) 6-8:30 p.m. Rev. James Dinger is senior pastor. dcassembly.net. 570-489-8321.
dicksOn city primitive methOdist, 516 Jackson St.,
Dickson City. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday service at 11 a.m. 570-489-3452.
dicksOn city 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. 570-489-2091.
faith Baptist, 545 Keystone Ave., Peckville. Sunday service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; inspiration service noon; Bible study and youth group Wednesdays 7 p.m. Choir
lenOxville united methOdist, 4842 Route 374 Lenoxville. Sunday service: 10 a.m. Pat Hanley is pastor. 570222-3331. the lighthOuse wOrship center, (formerly The Gathering Christian Center), at First United Methodist of Carbondale, 20 N. Main St. in Carbondale. Worship service Sundays at noon. Children Sunday school during service. Bible studies on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Prayer service Fridays at 6 p.m. 570-497-9229.
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. 570-3436807. 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. On the last Thursday of the month the church will offer a free community meal at 5:30 p.m. 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 9:1510:20 a.m. 570-876-1061. 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.
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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. 570-876-4896.
mOunt Bethel Baptist, 1341 Layton Road, Justus.
ss. peter and paul greek cathOlic, 47 Rittenhouse St., Simpson. Sunday Liturgy 8 a.m. Rev. Myron Myronyuk is pastor. 570-342-7023.
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st. adalBert pOlish natiOnal cathOlic, 515 Mary St., Dickson City. Sunday Masses 9 a.m. Very Rev. William Chromey is pastor. 570-489-0172.
Scott Township. Sunday school 10 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. Linda Eckersley is pastor. 570-254-6319. Pastor: 570-5632371, email lkrle@expix.net. Sunday worship service at 9:30 a.m. followed by Sunday school. Rev. Donald Hasselman is pastor. 570-587-5841.
Heritage Valley Center, 1300 Old Plank Road, Mayfield. Sunday service 10:30 a.m.; children’s church and nursery provided. Scott McGrady is pastor. 570-282-2413.
Our lady Of mt. carmel, (Roman Catholic), 15 Fallbrook St., Carbondale. Masses Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 11:15 a.m. Confessions Saturday 5 p.m. Weekday Mass Tuesday, Thursday at 8 a.m. CCD classes and RCIA meet September-May. Rev. James A. Price is pastor. OLMC@echoes.
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. 570-2824052. 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.. 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. 570-254-9502. st. luke evangelical lutheran, Main and Bank Streets, Archbald. Sunday service 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school 10:30 a.m. 570-876-4612. st. mary’s greek OrthOdOx, 522 Main St., Dickson City. Summer hours: Sunday Divine Liturgy 8 a.m. Sundays through Oct. 7. Rev. Alexei Kalyuzhnyi is pastor. 570-9033612. st. michael’s OrthOdOx, 308 Walnut St., Jermyn. Saturday Great Vespers, 6:30 p.m.; Sunday Matins, 8 a.m.; Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. Very Rev. John Kowalczyk is pastor. stmichaeljermyn.org. 570-876-1241. st. nichOlas OrthOdOx, 600 E. Lackawanna Ave., Olyphant. Saturday Vespers 4 p.m.; Sunday Divine Liturgy 9 a.m. Holy Days: Vespers 6 p.m.; Divine Liturgy 9 a.m. Very Rev. Vladimir Fetcho is pastor. 570-489-3891. st. rOse Of lima parish, (Roman Catholic), 6 N. Church St., Carbondale. St. Masses Saturday 4 p.m. at St. Rose; Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at St. Rose; Confessions Saturday 3:15 p.m. at St. Rose. Weekday Masses Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8 a.m. at St. Rose; 12:10 p.m. Wednesday at St. Michael, 46 Midland St., Simpson. CCD classes and RCIA meet September–May. Rev. James A. Price, 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. 570-3830505. 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. 570760-8234. 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. 570282-3620.
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fingertips. Combine flour and any remaining seasoning mix in a pie plate. Dip both sides of pork chops into flour mixture to coat; shake off WINTER VEGETABLE SOUP excess. 6 cups water In a large skillet, heat oil. Cook 4 (14-1/2-ounce each) chicken chops over medium heat for 6 to 8 broth 2 medium carrots, pared and diced minutes per side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. In a 1 large potato, pared and diced 1-quart saucepan, heat butter until 1 cup cabbage, shredded almost melted. Add garlic and cook 2 medium ribs celery, chopped over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 1 medium onion, chopped minutes or until the foam on the 1 small white turnip, chopped 1/8 teaspoon pepper surface is light brown. Stir in the last 1/4 cup dry white wine four ingredients. Cook until sauce is Bring water and broth to a boil in lightly browned. Immediately drizzle a 3 quart soup pot. Add next 8 ingre- over pork chops. Yield: 6 servings. dients; bring to a boil. Lower soup to simmer and add the wine. Simmer BREADED SOLE until vegetables are tender, about 30 6 fillets of sole or flounder minutes until flavors blend. Yield: 6 salt and freshly ground pepper to servings; 2 cups per serving. taste 3-4 tomatoes, thinly sliced PORK CHOPS WITH BROWNED 1/2 cup fine bread crumbs GARLIC BUTTER 3/4 cup white wine 1-1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 stick butter 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon white pepper Preheat oven to 375º. Rinse fil1/4 teaspoon dry mustard lets; pat dry and season with salt and 1/4 teaspoon sage pepper. Cover bottom of a 13-inch1/4 teaspoon cumin by-9-inch-by-2-inch baking dish with 1/4 teaspoon thyme, crushed tomato slices. Sprinkle with bread 6 center-cut pork chops, cut 1/2crumbs. Arrange fillets on top. inch thick Combine wine, butter and lime 2/3 cup all-purpose flour juice in a saucepan. Simmer until 3 tablespoons olive oil butter is melted. Pour over fillets 3/4 stick butter and sprinkle with cheese. Bake about 2 cloves garlic, minced 25 minutes or until the fillets flake 1 teaspoon parsley easily when tested with a fork. Do 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce not overcook. Yield: 4 servings. 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon freshly ground black BAKED PIEROGIES pepper (Reader favorite.) Combine first eight ingredients 4-5 cups sifted all-purpose flour in a small bowl; mix well. Sprinkle 1/2 cup shortening each side of the pork chops with 1/4 2 eggs, slightly beaten with fork teaspoon of the seasoning mix. Rub Please see HELEN, Page 11 seasonings into the chops with your Wishing you all a very happy and healthy new year. God bless.
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1 cup scalded milk 1/4 cup sugar pinch salt 2 packages dry yeast, dissolved in 1 cup very warm water Potato filling (recipe below) Scald the milk; remove from heat and add shortening, sugar and salt. Bring to lukewarm and add yeast mixture and eggs. Blend well with wooden spoon. Stir in flour, cup at a time, then knead by hand at least 10 minutes until dough is soft and comes clean from your hands. (You can use your electric mixer with dough hook attachment to prepare this dough.) Cover dough in lightly greased bowl and let rise about 1-1/2 hours. Punch down dough, cover, and let rise again 45 minutes. Punch down; let rest 10 minutes. Divide dough in portion and cut as you would regular pierogie. Seal well and let rise; not too close, on lightly greased cookie sheets for 30 minutes. Pierce tops of pierogie with fork 2-3 times and brush with egg wash. Bake at 350º for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
1/2 cup brown sugar 1 stick butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg, slightly beaten Enough light cream to make pouring consistency (about 1/2 cup) 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell Boil sweet potatoes in skins until tender (about 45 minutes). Drain. Remove potato skins. In a bowl, beat potatoes, removing any strings which may stick to the beater. Add sugars, butter and spices; beat well. Add vanilla and egg. Add enough cream to make pouring consistency. Pour mixture into an unbaked pie shell. Bake at 350º for about 1 hour. Yield: 8-10 slices.
CHOCOLATE CHIP ANGEL COOKIES 1 stick butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups all-purpose flour POTATO FILLING 1 teaspoon baking soda 5-6 large potatoes 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 medium package sharp cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt shredded 1 (12-ounce) package semisweet 1 medium onion chocolate morsels salt and pepper to taste 1 cup chopped pecans Sauté onion in margarine. Boil additional sugar and mash potatoes well. Add cheese, Cream butter and shortening in seasonings only. Remove as much large mixing bowl. Gradually add margarine from onions as possible, sugars, beating well at medium reserving the margarine. You can speed of electric mixer. Add egg and even drain the onions through a vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, sieve. Add drained onions to the soda, cream of tartar and salt; add to potatoes. Let potatoes cool. Shape creamed mixture, mixing well. Stir them into large walnut-size balls and in morsels and pecans. Shape dough have ready to fill. into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar. Place Brush the reserved margarine on 2 inches apart on greased cookie pierogie as soon as they’re baked sheets. Bake at 350º for about 12 from the oven. Refrigerate or freeze to 14 minutes. Cool on wire racks. leftovers. They are delicious reheated in the oven or toaster oven Any comments, questions or favorite recipes? Feel free to send your thoughts to for a few minutes. Do not reheat in helenskitchen@msn.com, and please write, microwave. SWEET POTATO PIE 2 sweet potatoes 1/2 cup sugar
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Carbondale Area Junior/Senior High School hosted a Powder-puff Football Game to benefit the Susan G. Komen foundation. MaryJo Naniewicz, a physical education teacher, lost her mom a few years ago to breast cancer, so this cause had special meaning. She served as chairperson for this event. To generate even more school spirit, the boys dress up in cheerleading uniforms and take on the role of cheering their individual classes to victory. Emily Wall, along with her committee consisting of Calista Calabro, Madison Hayner, Gretchen Gilia, Kristina Gorel
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Bowling Scores Idle Hour Lanes Dec. 7 Waldo’s Tavern: Francis Pettis 237-683, Ron Pettis 240-625, Steve Loss 216-621, James Gadson 214-588, Dusty Thompson 208-551, Gloria Pettis 528, Daria Pettis 495, John Smith 486 and Randy Gillette 475. Over Forty and Low Ballers won four points. All Stars: Dale McConnell 222-577, Kiearra Saldi 205561, Gavin Mercado 544, Brady Snyder 530, Jenna Dovin 481, Adrian Sokolowski 444, Joseph Krott 413, Michael Bidwell 387, Brendan Jarosh 380, Zachary Hensel 379, Damian Jenkins 360, Brett Monelli 323, Benjamin Williams 289, Aaron Witherite 281, Paul Delicati 277 and Nick Grover 261. Dec. 8 Rising Stars: Adam Krott 211, Ava Hreha 167, Luke Hreha 160, Brielle Esken 156, Aurora Tolerico 153, Michael Deitzer 145, Peyton Giuliani 130, Owen Scharle 130, Ben Lucas 124, Aiden Hilburn 105, Bennett Scharle 100 and Peter Lalovic 68. Shooting Stars: Ryan Conway 379, Savanna Sherman 348, Tommy Doran 332, Ava Grossi 325, Adam Eisenhauer-Chupko 309, Ayden Tempesta 293, Jason Genovese 283, Mason Snyder 280, Joshua Horrocks 274, nStephanie Baker 272, Benjamin Cockerill 270, Brian Zalewski 258, Sean Pezak 245, Blake Delprete 233, Cameron Getts 216, Zachary Meiser 210, Trever Grover 188, Gabby Novak 184, Jake Bruzas 176, Collin Baker 168 and Ryan McMynne 142. Starbursts: Damie’n Taylor 89, Liliana Colwell 80 and Jordin Bond 66. ARC Fun & Friendship: Jack Burletic 267, Timothy Fitch 241, John Herman 241, Brian Compton 224, Christopher Pate 217 and Mike Wademan 209. Dec. 9 Have It All Youth/Adult: Haydon Snyder 77, Mary Melnikoff 187, Mike Bidwell 289, Mike Snyder 211-412, Erin Wanick 190 and Lynzi Bidwell 214. Angels & Team three won points. AC Club: Steven Johnson 264-684, Stanley Syryla 235-655, Paul Carey 532, Joe Gillette 521, Mary Colleen Wallo 201-517, Amber Syryla 216-517, Mike Snyder 496, David Leschak 482, Chris Leschak 461, Pat Carr 459, Pete Czulada 457 and Paul Carr 451. Sunday Night Mixed: Brandon Stachnick 279-737, Kyle Krotavich 255-726, Jim Bingham 238-675, Frank Jaskulski 242642, Chris Kovalchik 234-639, Robert Hooper 234-634, Brandon Crossley 222-580, Bruce Angerson 204-577, Brian Werts 200549, Jason Beck 221-544, Corey Venosh 201-538, Bill Chupko 505, Ken Kester 500, Keith Griffiths Sr 500, Mark Mecca 497, Steve Teaman 237-566, Anthony Campbell 495, Krystin Smith 485, Quinn Speckhardt 480 and Amanda Griffiths 450. Curveball’d won four points. Dec. 10 Stitchers: Karen Rapoch 517, Sherry Wall 486, Kathy Nelson 212-469, Rose Marie Genevich 442, Marie Gregg 437, Kerin Koza 434, Marlene Smith 414 and Bray Stahller 403. Glen Oak Pearls and Aches & Pains won four points. Unpredictables: Dave Bainbridge 267-753, Mike Kisel 268719, Dom Scarnato 257-717, Jeff Smith 258-713, Dicky Forgione 289-705, Matt Czyzyk 693, Jim Mican 684, OJ Simonson 682, Joe Strok 671, Bill Chupko III 668, Pat Casey 660, Adam Loughney 644, John Yablonsky 636, Rich Pollina 631, Luke Miller 626, Chris Chapman 625, Eric Dixon 621, Jason Menago 619, Bob Bisignani Jr 619, Gene Kashuba III 617, Cameron Moore 616, Phil Hodges 613, Tim Bolsar 612, Paul Srebro 607, Gene Kashuba Jr 606, Tony Dorman 601, Rick Scango 600 and Joe Bolsar 600. HIS Benefits, Shale Knob Farms and The Foundation won four points. ARC Fun & Friendship: Joe Caljean 310, Joseph Scalzo 300, Tom Lynch 289, Bobby Robbins 274, Tyler Coleman Jeff Raschen 267, Kristen Haefele 259, Ashley Blevins 256, Murray Plotkin 244, Louis Passeri 242, Kelly Evanusa 238, Shanna Eshelman 234, Rich Butkiewicz 238, Brian McLain 230, Eddie Vega 228, Andrew Smith 228, Jason Frazier 227, Amy Bainbridge 225, Zach Kongvold 220, Kevin Naniewicz 220, Brenton McHugh 219, Mike Mayeski 216, Maggie Anderson 211, Colleen Durkin 210, Andrea McFarland 208, Michael Krafjack 202, Sheila Creegan 202, Brandon Frommert 201 and Michael Christ 201. Dec 11 Abington Ladies: Michele Pinto 247-644, Bev Williams 206576, Melissa Yanchak 517, Linda Koons 506, Phyllis Longstreet 496, Heather Newton 478, Darlene Scango 476, Brenda Nolan 466, Debbie Diehl 456, Glenda Yablonsky 438, Sandy Scanlon 435 and Barb Gember 425. Looney Koons won four points. Tuesday Fun Times: David Kosch 226-631, Bryan Melliand 205-602, Don Bidwelll 210-597, Michael Kulp 202-551, Frank
Melliand 547, David Littlejohn 540, George Slocum Jr 206-534, Norman Campbell 242-534, Rob Sauers 534, Tom Knierim 213-527, Dave Marcinko 521, James Leidel 512, Barbara Kukol 512, Paula Zipay 214-508, Gary Pramick 505, Ray Bulls 500, Kyle Kuczma 496, Jason Nese 490, Jim Kelley 485, Peter Raymond 219-480, Buddy Croft 477, Sara Sauers 477, Betty Horrocks 474, Krista Wildman 473, Patr4ick Jenks 471, Ken Fuller 466, Ernest Cruz 462, Ed Reid 460, Jason Sklaw 456, Kyle Smith 455, Nancy Melliand 450 and Jane Evans 449. Bi Polar Bowlers and The Old Trailers won four points. Dec. 12 Senior Men: Max Stepien 221-638, Gene Menago 212-587, Walt Lesnefsky 559, Jim Dodge 228-558, Edward Gomez 546, Bob Simms 533, Bob Rutkowski 213-527, Dick Dodge 526, Bob Lyman 204-522, Rich Emans 201-518, Jim McHugh 505, Pete Karwowski 505, Lou Nardella 471, Frank Marciano 470 and Stephen Sorak 466. Leisure Ladies: Robin Jacobson 517, Ginger Holeva 201-508, Linda Zigray 494, Beth Sedlak 442, MJ Schmaltz 439, Anne Silverman 424, Bonnie Joder 424, Barb Nivert 423, Nancy Decker 416, Bev Frazier 414, Kathy Emanuelson 411 and Darlene Sebastianelli 401. Gutter Gals and BBJ’s won four points. Northern Lackawanna Bowling Conference: Ethan Cesari 251, Joseph Hagemann 328, Noah Augustine 332, Casey Politkowski 253, Alayna Harvey 307, Madison Spacey 136, Cody Choyka 303, Justin Longo 343, Ian Richmond 352, Jacob Scott 438, Nicolina Broskoskie 200-565, Anthony DiBlasi 468, Joe Carroll 342, Thomas Conklin 230, Morgan Romanowski 298, Kenny Mims 346, Kaitlyn Houman 252, Brittany Hughes 333, Will Hanna 191, Ryan Cole 394, Kiearra Saldi 257-694, Julia Mazur 361, Bryce Betz 304, Tom Rohan 376, Nodyia deFreitas 198, Zach Menichello 338, Sean Reilly 148, Stephen Stolarik 343, Jenna Dovin 488, Dylan Kilmer 208-476, Michael Arendt 329, Brandon Rosario 176 and Ryan James 303. Lakeland A won seven points. Dec. 13 Mid Valley Mixed: Robert Hooper 219-627, Mike Marzolino 222622, Stan Stachnick 210-583, Ray St Clair 232-582, Fred Parry III 224-582, Frank Vishnesky 580, Kendra Hooper 209-564, Joe Kondrat 201-564, Ellen Black 244-564, Jeremy Siniawa 209-560, Will Thomas 227-540, Kristen Kohut 539, Betty Sherman 527, Patti Vagnarelli 505, Mary Colleen Wallo 501, Mike Ambrose 499, Rich Grushinski 473 and Cam Vishnesky 467. Buckeye Thunder, Huggie Bears Don’t Care and In The Zone won seven points. Misfits: Troy Petrillo 289-781, Keith Griffiths Jr 300-749, Ed Sticklin 280-738, Paul Beaudoin Jr 255-714, Shaun Kucharski 246712, Matt Czyzyk 266-711, Mike Stremski 274-704, Ron Kroptavich Jr 258-678, Tony Homitz 236-654, Tim O’Brien 250-643, Rachele Pollina 229-639, Jon Ladines 223-638, Paul Beaudoin Sr 218-628, Jim Bingham 235 626, Kyle Kroptavich 247-617, Chip Hanuscik 223-616, Bob Rutkowski 231-616, Lee Solsman 216-612, Frank Bauman 236-608, Tyler Novajoski 219-594, Chris Kovalchik 226590, Gary Kohut 205-586, Corey Condida 213-585, Dave Kakareka 211-582, Pete Bohn 213-582, Paul Ward 233-575, Kerry Nelson 209-570, Glen Hamilton 217-570, Chris Maday 202-567, Brian Werts 224-566, Ron Kroptavich III 227-562, Tim Bolsar 561, Thomas Gioia 209-558, Roxy Kovalchik 201-554, Rich Pollina 213547, Robert Morga 544, Gary Kveragas 205-540, Kenneth Hall Jr 530, Diane Kohut 219-519, Debbie Bohn 503, Janice aNTONIK 502, Marlene Nestor 499, Michele Homitz 498, Shawn Hall 497, Gabrielle Pollina 495, John Devito 490, Diane Spegar 484, Peg Nelson 459, Steve Kurey 454, Walter Page 450 and Ron Kroptavich Sr 449. The Classics, Doesn’t Matter and Mass Confusion won seven points.
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John Shnipes (center) is the Lackawanna League Champion in the heavyweight class. A junior at Valley View High School, he has a record of 9-1 with eight pins.
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