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Area roller derby team competes in Ireland BY JOSH MCAULIFFE SPECIAL TO THE TRIBORO BANNER
ponents’ skill level. “Honestly, the Dublin team was Camaraderie is just as important as one of the greatest teams we’ve ever competition for the members of the played,” Ralston said. “Dublin Roller Low Rolling Deuces roller derby team. Derby ranks around 34 out of about Both figured prominently during the 3,000 teams in the world. I thought they team’s recent trip to Ireland to take were just going to cream us, and they on two of the Emerald Isle’s better did. We lost 290-56. But we thought it roller derby squads. It marked the first would be like 600-10.” international competition for the Low But the sportsmanship displayed by Rolling Deuces, which is part of the both Irish teams was exemplary, said Moosic-based Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Ralston, noting the Deuces joined the Roller Derby league and the B team Dublin squad for beers afterward at for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Roller Lucky’s Pub in downtown Dublin. Radicals. “They were the best sportsmen. HonNineteen of the team’s players, along estly, they were so welcoming. I want with friends and family members, to say I was surprised, but I wasn’t,” made the trip. On Saturday, June 29, Ralston said. “We brought them some they played Dublin Roller Derby’s B nice American delicacies, including team in the Irish capital, then traveled Cheese Whiz and Pop-Tarts.” to the town of Greystones to take on For the rest of the trip, the team got the East Coast Cyclones. a chance to engage in some serious “Roller derby is kind of like a family bonding time at various high-profile – they call it the roller derby communi- Dublin tourist spots, among them the ty. You can go to any part of the world Guinness Storehouse and Trinity Coland message a team, ‘Can I come prac- lege’s library. tice with you?’ And you’ll never get a In addition to Dublin, the team travno,” said Brandy Ralston, a member of eled to other picturesque parts of the the Deuces and the league’s president. country, including Connemara and the “We just wanted a team-bonding trip West Coast city of Galway. and a competition. And it was great.” And, there was even a visit to BelThe Deuces lost both games by a fast in Northern Ireland, where the wide margin, Ralston admitted. Which team visited a museum dedicated to wasn’t really a surprise, given their op- the popular television show “Game of Thrones,” which filmed extensively there. That stop was most fitting, considering a couple of the team’s trip fundraisers were “Game of Thrones” trivia nights. TS_CNG/TRIBORO/PAGES [T01] | 07/31/19
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The Low Rolling Deuces traveled to Ireland for a pair of matches. “I don’t think there was much we didn’t get to see,” Ralston said. Now back in the states, the team is already starting to plan next year’s trip to Florida. Meanwhile, the league is always looking for new players, Ralston said. On Sept. 8, it will hold tryouts at its facility at 4949 Birney Ave., Moosic.
“There’s always room for new skaters,” Ralston said. “We have a lot of fun. And, for a small team, we’ve accomplished a lot.” For more information on WilkesBarre/Scranton Roller Derby, visit the league’s Facebook page, or its website, wbsrollerderby.com, or email rollerradicals@gmail.com.
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Civic club meeting The R & L Civic Club, Taylor, will meet on Friday, Aug. 2. at 8 p.m. at St. George’s Hall in Taylor.
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Among them was Gina Pettinato, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in linguistics and graduated summa cum laude.
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Phoenix Theatrics will present Disney’s “Newsies: The Broadway Musical” Fridays through Sundays, Aug. 2-4 and 9-11 at Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, 409 Main St. in Duryea. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7 p.m. and Sunday shows are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the door. Call 570-457-3589 for more information. From left, first row: Gwen Keezer, Josiah Carminati, Sarah Neel and Annabel Bogdon. Second row: Sarina Rowe, Rhiannon Legg, Sam Capitano, Rhyha Rose Olecki, Kat O’Boyle and Makayla Neel. Third row: Meg Davis, Hope Kamin, Mary Sinclair, Jacob Hull, Abby Pecha, Amanda Hunisch and Abigail Tirva.
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Katherine E. Talerico of Old Forge was among 38 members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2019 to graduate from its Special Jesuit Liberal Arts (SJLA) honors program. Students in SJLA pursue an education designed to develop enhanced writing, oral and critical-thinking skills through courses in philosophy, theology and literature. Talerico graduated magna cum laude and majored in neuroscience and philosophy. From left: graduates Caelin Docalovich, Talerico, Robert McGowan, Kassaundra Thiel, Marissa Galardi and Dr. Daniel Haggerty, professor of philosophy and director of the SJLA.
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Old Forge resident Ashley L. Stampone, faculty specialist in the accounting department at The University of Scranton, received the 2019 Faculty Leadership Award from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). IMA selects one faculty member in the nation to receive the annual award, which recognizes a faculty member who has demonstrated significant leadership activities at the national, regional, and/or local levels of IMA and has made additional contributions to IMA. Stampone received a bachelor’s degree in accounting and an MBA from The University of Scranton. She is currently pursuing a DBA at the university.
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“Good fences make good neighbors.” I did a bit of research to find out if Robert Frost agreed or disagreed with this maxim. But his poem, “Mending Wall,” leaves things a bit ambiguous. And both within and without the poem, the notion of the ironic neighborly benefit of fences seems to well precede the 1914 publication of Frost’s poem, with similar concepts in Benjamin Franklin and even Solomon. Now, if Frost really meant that “good fences make bad neighbors,” then logically only bad neighbors would need doorbells and locksmiths. Ironically, there is something communal about proper separation. I think foliage is the most neighborly tool for creating this type of separation, and hedges are the most spaceefficient, plant-based wall there is. But there are no hedges for sale at nurseries. Instead, they have to be built. Hedges must be cultivated, and this takes time and effort. So, how do you build a hedge? The first step is to select the plants. For several reasons, the best formal hedge will be composed of only one
kind of plant. While the majority of trees and shrubs can be trained into hedges, the best hedging plants will sprout vigorously from latent buds when trimmed. The more vigorous the sprouting, the denser the hedge. At the same time, a plant like forsythia is undesirable for hedges because it sprouts so often, grows so fast, and does not reward its owners with lovely foliage. The next step to building a hedge is to buy and plant the plants. The more plants you buy, the faster you will have a dense hedge. After planting the hedge, you have to wait. I’m sorry. You have to wait at least a year to let the roots grow. From a biological perspective, clipping the hedge sooner will subtract from root growth which will eventually slow shoot growth. After waiting a year or two, it’s time to clip the shoots. The junior varsity way to clip is with “hedge clippers” or shears. Yes, you can use them next year or the year after, but they do not allow interior cuts. The varsity way to clip a new hedge not only cuts back Please see Hedges, Page 5
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“A Mrs. Miracle Christmas” by Debbie Macomber As the holiday season begins, Laurel McCullough could use some good news. She and her husband, Zach, have been praying for a baby that seems more and more like an impossible dream, and they’ve had to move in with her beloved grandmother, Helen, who’s having trouble taking care of herself. When Laurel contacts a home-care organization for help, there are no caregivers available. Then Mrs. Miracle appears at the door. No stranger to lending a helping hand to a family in need, Mrs. Miracle reveals herself to be nothing short of a godsend. Helen’s even convinced she’s an angel. Laurel can’t help but notice that with Mrs. Miracle’s companionship, Helen is noticeably happier and more engaged, decorating the family Christmas tree and setting up the nativity. In the meantime, Laurel and Zach encounter curious signs, all pointing toward the arrival of a special baby. As Christmas approaches, there appears to be even more to Mrs. Miracle than meets the eye. “The Night Fire” by Michael Connelly When Harry Bosch was just a rookie homicide detective, he had an inspiring
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ocal Flavor knows what makes a great party guest: good manners, a fun attitude and never coming over emptyhanded. That’s why Sarah Cremer is one of the greatest party guests of all. Invite the Clarks Green resident to your cookout, and she won’t show up with another macaroni salad. She’ll come with Cha Gio, aka Vietnamese Spring Rolls. “The first question they’ll ask is, ‘You’re bringing the rolls, right?’” Cremer said during a recent afternoon inside the home she shares with her mother, Minh, and daughter, Sophia, 14. Local Flavor couldn’t resist a taste of the traditional southeast Asian dish, which earned Cremer a $50 grocery gift card from Riccardo’s Market, 1219 Wheeler Ave., Scranton. Cremer learned how to make the family recipe from her mom when she was growing up. It’s a staple in the family’s home, and Cremer called it a straight-forward recipe. The difference between a Chinese egg roll and a spring roll is that the latter uses rice paper. Cooks should make the filling in a food processor, and therollsshouldberolleduplike burritos, Cremer said. Most of the ingredients can be found at any grocery store, with the mostintegralbeingnuoccham, or Vietnamese fish sauce, used as a marinade and to dip. “In Vietnam, they put nuoc cham on everything,” Cremer said. “It’s a great marinade. I’ll use it on meat, and it just gives this amazing flavor.” The spring rolls had a perfectly browned texture with a
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crispy crunch on the outside and a flavorful filling inside. The pork felt super tender and carried a great taste, with a nice accent from the veggies. The nuoc cham gave an acidic, distinctflavorandmadeforthe ideal dipping sauce for the rolls. Cremer also made another kind of spring roll, which gia Mazur / Staff Photo consisted of pork, fresh vegClarks Green resident Sarah Cremer, left, with her mother, Minh, and daughter, Sophia, 14, is this week’s gies, herbs and shrimp Local Flavor: Recipes We Love contest winner thanks to her recipe for Cha Gio, aka Vietnamese Spring Rolls. wrapped up in rice paper, though not fried, paired with a peanut dip. Both types of in a food processor, combine onion, rolls hit it out of the park. Sarah Cremer’s Cha Gio While Cremer and her carrots, ginger and garlic. Pulsate in (Vietnamese Spring rolls) mother make traditional recifood processor until finely chopped. 1 pound ground pork, cooked pes, such as Pho — a Vietadd in shrimp and pulse again. namese soup made from 1/4 pound shrimp, chopped and add all to ground pork. add fish broth, rice noodles, spices and cooked sauce, soy sauce, egg, salt and pepmeat — Cremer also makes per. Mix it all up. 1 medium onion, chopped other kinds of cuisine. The coDip rice paper in water for a few sec1 large carrot, chopped owner of Bluestone Realty onds. Lay down on clean countertop and 1 teaspoon chopped ginger Group, Cremer looks for wait for them to soften before filling. hearty dinners for the family, 2 garlic cloves add heaping tablespoon of filling to with favorites including 2 large dried shiitake mushrooms center of rice paper. fold bottom corner Chicken Marsala, Chicken over filling, then fold in side corners to 1 egg Parmesan, Lasagna and Soak mushrooms in water for 10 enclose filling. Continue rolling to seal. gia Mazur / Staff Photo 1 tablespoon soy sauce Enchiladas. Make additional egg rolls in the same Sarah Creamer’s Cha Gio, or One thing’s for certain, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, plus more for manner. Vietnamese Spring Rolls dipping though — if Cremer’s cooking, fry each in about 1 inch of oil, you won’t be disappointed. Salt and pepper about 3 minutes on each side or unminutes until soft. “I just love to do it,” she said. Rice paper til golden brown. Dry on paper towPlace ground pork in a large bowl “It’s relaxing, and it’s fun.” el. Serve with fish sauce. and set aside. Canola or vegetable oil for frying Contact the writer: gmazur@ timesshamrock.com; 570-3489127; @gmazurtt on twitter
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Snapshots Scenes from the Old Forge Farmers Market
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The Old Forge farmers market is open every Thursday, noon to 6 p.m. at the former St. Lawrence Church rectory, 620 Main St. Among the items on sale are vegetables, fruit, jams, wine, hard cider, olive oil, vinegars, bread, bakery items, honey, maple syrup, jewelry and more. Each week, one restaurant will also be featured with prepared foods. For more vendor information, call 570-457-8852.
Old Forge Mayor Bob Legg chats with Ken Ayers of Ayers’ Orchard in Ransom Twp. Marissa Hopkins, owner of Hoppy’s Produce Julie Radle at the Radel Farms’ stand. displays fresh-grown fruits and vegetables. organizes the zucchini and squash.
Marylynn Bartoletti, Old Forge borough manager and organizer of the event, says she thinks the Old Forge Farmers Market is a good event for the community because people can enjoy themselves and see people they don’t normally see.
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area chu rch se rv ice s 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 School 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. 570-457-3412. staff@ queenoftheapostles.com. queenoftheapostles. weconnect.com. facebook.com/qapavocapa. 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. St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic, 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. The blessing the harvest in anticipation of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be held on Sunday, Aug. 11, during the 9 a.m. Mass. You may bring vegetables, flowers and herbs grown in your garden for blessing. If you do not have a garden at home, you may bring produce purchased at the market. 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.) 570-4373703. 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. 570-457-1109. 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. 570562-1331. Rev. Dr. David Barrett is pastor. Unity in Christ Parish, at Moosic United Methodist 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.
ESTATE NOTICE Letters of Testamentary have been granted in the Estate of John S. Zielinski, Deceased to Lorraine Ziemba A/K/A Lorrain Horton, Executrix, or Powell Law Attorneys, 527 Linden Street, Scranton, PA 18503. All persons having claims against the estate are requested to present them in writing and all persons indebted to the estate to make payment to it in care of the Attorney noted above.
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Cheer camp: The Riverside Cheerleaders will host a mini camp Tuesday to Thursday, Aug. 13-15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Riverside Jr.-Sr. High School, 310 Davis St. in Taylor. Camp fee is $30 and campers will learn the fundamentals, cheers and a spirit dance. For more information on how to register, call 570-313-8111. Farmers market: Old Forge Borough Library bingo: The Taylor Community Library will hold American Girl and Lego started a farmers market. It will be open bingo on Sunday, Aug. 18, 1- 4 p.m. Doors open every Thursday from noon to 6 p.m. at 620 at noon at Greenwood Hose Co. No. 1, 3727 South Main St. (the former Saint Lawrence Birney Ave. in Moosic. Tickets are $20 in rectory). There is plenty of parking in the rear. For more information, call 570-457-8852. advance, $25 at the door. There will be 15 games, five specials, raffles and a 50/50. ProCharity golf tournament: Glenmaura ceeds benefit the Taylor Community Library National Golf Club will host a charity golf and Abington Community Library. tournament on Monday, Aug. 5. The charity Reunion scheduled: The Riverside class of recipient for this year’s tournament is The 1974 will hold its 45th anniversary reunion on Foundation for Cancer Care. The tournament is a captain-and-crew format and has a Saturday, Aug. 31, at 5 p.m. at Arcaro and Genell 1 p.m. shotgun start with contests for longest on Main Street in Old Forge. Anyone who did drive, hole-in-one and closest to the pin along not get an invite is asked to call 570-335-5266. Bus trip: There will be a bus trip to Huntthe course. A cocktail hour will follow the tournament at 5 p.m. with dinner and contest erdon Hills Playhouse on Wednesday, Sept. 11, to see Neil Simon’s hit play “Barefoot in the winners/raffles being announced at 6 p.m. Park.” This is a fundraiser for the First United Cost to play is $125 per person for non-memMethodist Church of Old Forge. Price of the bers and $100 per person for Glenmaura trip is $100 (includes, bus, entree, coffee, hot National Golf Club members. Sponsorship opportunities are available for cocktail hour, tea, show, tax, gratuity and driver tip). Bus dinner, refreshments and holes. Donations of leaves the Pittston Plaza at 9 a.m. To make a gift certificates and/or baskets are also being reservation or for additional information, call 570-603-1915 or email cathyg7@msn.com. accepted for tournament prizes/raffles.
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