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State Rep. organizes senior fair BY JOSH MCAULIFFE Special to the triboro banner
to have representatives at the event are AAA North Penn, ASERA Care An upcoming event in Taylor gives lo- Hospice, Pennsylvania Department on cal senior citizens an opportunity to ob- Aging, Lackawanna County Library tain information aimed at helping them System and NeighborWorks Northeastlive healthier, more productive lives. ern PA. The Senior Fair will take place FriKosierowski and her staff will also day, Aug. 9, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Riverside be on hand to answer questions and Junior-Senior High School, 310 Davis St. provide information on a variety of Hosted by State Rep. Bridggovernment-related initiaet M. Kosierowski, it will tives and programs. include close to 30 vendors. “Our district office also “It’s a great one-stop shop offers a broad range of for people to learn about services,” Kosierowski the new and existing servicsaid. “Our office can help es which benefit our senior with PennDot issues, vicitizens,” Kosierowski said. tal records applications, “It’s important to meet with property tax/rent rebates, our older residents and PACE cards for seniors, make sure they have access unemployment compensato the resources and help tion problems, complaints they need to take care of and problems with insurthemselves.” ance companies and so Kosierowski Kosierowski said senior much more.” fairs are an excellent way for seniors to In addition to the government and learn more about some of the services exhibitor information, the Senior Fair they’re entitled to. will feature food catered by the Glider “As a member of the aging commitDiner, refreshments donated by L.T. tee, protecting our seniors’ dignity and Verrastro Inc. and baskets, gift cards safety is one of my top priorities,” said and gifts donated by local restaurants, Kosierowski, who won the special elecgrocery stores, hair salons, hardware tion earlier this year to serve the 114th stores and other businesses. Legislative District following the death Kosierowski said she plans to make of Rep. Sid Michaels Kavulich, whose the Senior Fair a regular event. office hosted an annual senior fair. “We will be hosting a Senior Fair Among the organizations scheduled every year, and we hope in the future to host children’s fairs and many more constituent service events.” For more information on the Senior Fair, call Kosierowski’s office at 570-5622350. TS_CNG/TRIBORO/PAGES [T01] | 08/07/19
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Area senior citizens need not feel alone when it comes to navigating governmentrelated initiatives and programs. The state representative’s office can help with PennDOT issues, vital records applications, property tax/rent rebates, PACE cards for seniors, unemployment compensation problems, complaints and problems with insurance companies and more.
If you go What: Senior Fair hosted by the office of state rep. bridget M. Kosierowski Where: riverside Junior-Senior high School, 310 Davis St., taylor When: Friday, aug. 9, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: For more information on the Senior Fair, call Kosierowski’s office at 570-562-2350.
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The Riverside Elementary Schools will hold the annual back-to-school fair on the grounds of Elementary East on Thursday, Aug. 15, 5-8 p.m. Families of elementary students in the district are welcome to attend. There will be free basket raffles, school supplies and food along with beneficial information from various organizations. There will also be activities for the students.
The Taylor Community Library will host three local authors on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 3 p.m. for a question-andanswer session on “How to Write a Book.” Susan Campbell Bartoletti is the author of more than 25 young adult and children’s books and the winner of several awards. Victoria Eremo, a recent college graduate living in Old Forge, released her first book on photography and poetry in 2018. Greylan Heffernan Mlodziensky, a local English teacher, wrote her first romance e-book, “Out of the Darkness Comes Love,” at age 17. They will discuss the ins and outs of publishing books with would-be authors age 12 and older. Registration is required. Call the library at 570-5621234.
Nearly 1,300 students received their degrees from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, including: Stephanie Golosky of Taylor, who graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education; Mallory Puchalski of Taylor, who graduated magna cum laude with a degree in special education; James Segilia of Moosic, who earned a Master of Dcience degree in speech-language pathology; and David Torrisi of Taylor, who earned a Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology.
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The Duryea Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1227 and Duryea Boy Scout Troop No. 375 will host a flag retirement ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 10 a.m. at the post home, 492 Stephenson St. If you have any flags to retire you may bring them in. The post also has a container to collect them at any time. Vist the post’s Facebook page or call 570-4573983 for more information.
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Glynn Lunney, top left, Old Forge native and Apollo 11 flight director for NASA, rides in a parade in his honor on Aug. 8, 1969. Thomas Gaylets, parade chairman, stands besides Lunney. Seated from left in the car: Cryil M Bosak, Marilyn Lunney, Kenneth Sabastianelli, Old Forge Mayor Edmund Wascavage and unidentified driver.
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are being babied. Treat them with respect as you care for them. When taking care of our loved Preventative medicine is always ones, we can’t forget our senior the best medicine. As with you family members. and your younger family memThis is especially true when tembers, your senior family members peratures are extremely cold or hot should stay inside and avoid strenin winter or summer, like the reuous activity during extreme heat. LYON cent heat wave where outdoor therHere are some great tips for mometers in the area registered 90 seniors to stay cool at home from degrees plus for several days, but residents dailycaring.com: felt like temperatures were over 100. ■ Drink plenty of cool water throughout And summer isn’t over yet. the day (don’t wait until they feel thirsty) Older people are especially sensitive to the and avoid alcohol and caffeine. heat. Many are living with medical condi■ Eat cooling snacks like homemade poptions and take prescription medicines that sicles (use a cupcake liner to catch drips), affect the way their bodies handle the stress frozen peas, or slightly frozen grapes. of extreme temperature. But even seniors ■ Eat light, cold meals like chicken or who are in good health and have an active pasta salad instead of heavy, hot dishes like lifestyle can suffer the consequences of the pot roast. heat, from general weakness and dizziness to ■ Place a cool washcloth on the back of dehydration and severe cases of heat stroke. the neck and a pan of cool water close by to Personally, I know of two people who periodically re-cool the towel. ended up in the hospital this summer due to ■ Sit with feet in a pan of cool (but not too the heat. And I know there are more. cold) water. Some of our senior parents, grandparents ■ Keep the house as cool as possible by and other older family members can manage keeping shades closed during the hottest well on their own, but most need our help part of the day and using inexpensive solar when it is blistering outside. If they are livcurtains. ing with us, it is easier to look after them, ■ Wear layers of lightweight clothing in but if they are still in their own home, we light colored cotton so it’s easy to adjust to should make it a point to check in on them. the temperature throughout the day by reHopefully there will be nothing to worry moving or adding layers. about. Even if they are well, it is better for ■ Take a cool shower, bath or washcloth them – and us – to have peace of mind. But wipe-down. For maximum cooling, keep the if they need our help or medical care we can water just below body temperature. get it for them as soon as possible. ■ Cover up with a flexible ice blanket – When we’re looking in on our elderly loved always use a towel to protect fragile senior ones, however, it is important to remember skin from direct contact with the ice. their pride. Chances are, they value their Teri Lyon is a mom, grandmom and freelance writer who independence and don’t want to feel like they lives in Glenburn Township with her cat.
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All events will be held at the Taylor Connunity Library unless otherwise indicated. Thursday, Aug. 8 • 10 a.m. A “Grand” Day at the library. This is a story time for grandparents and their grandchildren. Stories, songs, games and refreshments. Registration is required. Ages 3-5. This program is a collaboration between the Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging and the Lackawanna County Library System. • 4 p.m. Polish Language Class Friday, Aug. 9 10 a.m. to noon. Senior Fair - Riverside Junior/Senior High School. Come to this senior fair and receive information on matters that matter to you. Note this event is being held at the Riverside Junior/Senior High School, 310 Davis St. in Taylor. Monday, Aug. 12 • 10 a.m. to noon, Medicare Counselor: The APPRISE Program. Do you have questions regarding Medicare? Get help navigating the “ Medicare Maze.” Come to the library to get answers to the questions you may have. The APPRISE program, sponsored by the Voluntary Action Center, is a state-funded program through the Area Agency on Aging. Tuesday, Aug. 13 • 1-2 p.m. Purl Girls Book Club. This book club meets on the second Tuesday of the month to discuss cozy, and sometimes not so cozy, mysteries. They also share any knitting projects that they are working on. Call the library for more information or to join. • 6-8 p.m. Dark Shadows Club. Spend two hours watching the gang on Widow’s Hill. • 6:30-7: 30 p.m. Down and Dirty Diggers Gardening Club. Help take care of the library garden. We will meet weekly to weed, water and measure how big plants have grown. Ages 5-12. Registration is required. Wednesday, Aug. 14 • 2 p.m. Art and Nature with the Everhart. In this program we will be reading “Flowers are Calling,” by Rita Gray, then follow up with an art lesson on mandalas. Students will learn about the interconnected ecosystem of pollinators in nature and connect those themes with the symmetry and beauty of floral mandalas. Ages 5 -9 years old. Registration is required. • 6-7:30 p.m. Free Informational Workshop - Starting a Business. New business
information will be discussed from idea to opening day. Presented by Credit Management of Pennsylvania Inc. Registration is required. • 4-5:30 p.m. Polish Language Class Classes are held weekly. Saturday, Aug. 17 • 11:30 a.m. to noon. Teen Snack and Chat for teens grades seven to 12. Bring your ideas to the meeting. Snacks provided. • 1 p.m. Robotic arm paper circuit Monday, Aug. 19 11 a.m. to noon. Well Read Readers. This non-fiction book group meets on the third Monday of the month at 11 am. Call the library for more information or to join. Tuesday, Aug. 20 Library Day at the Scranton/Wilkes Barre Railriders. Children can attend this date’s game with the ticket earned by reading five library books. Wednesday, Aug. 21 6-7:30 p.m. Free Informational Workshop - First Time Homebuyers. Attend this workshop held by Credit Management of Pennsylvania, Inc., and be ready to buy your first home with confidence. Registration is required. Thursday, Aug. 22 4-5:30 p.m. Polish Language Class Friday, Aug. 23 12:30-3:30 p.m. Elder Law Clinic. The Clinic gives Lackawanna County residents 60 and older who live at or below 125 percent of poverty an opportunity to meet with a lawyer for free to prepare wills, powers of attorney and living wills. Appointments can be made for brief advice on other civil matters such as landlord/tenant problems, consumer issues and bankruptcy to name a few areas. Brief advice appointments can end with referrals to another free legal services program if more extensive representation is needed. Wednesday, Aug. 28 6-7:30 p.m. Free Informational Workshop - Your Next Car Purchase. Attend this workshop before you buy your next car, hosted by Credit Management of Pennsylvania, Inc. Registration is required. Thursday, Aug. 29 4-5:30 p.m. Polish Language Class The Taylor Community Library will be closed Saturday, Aug. 31, through Monday, September 2, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. Stop by or call 570-562-1234 to register as necessary for classes and
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Taylor Community Library will hold an American Girl and LEGO bingo on Sunday, Aug. 18, 1-4 p.m. at the Greenwood Hose Co. in Moosic. Doors open at noon. There will be bingo games, specials, raffle baskets, 50/50, food and more. Tickets are on sale for $20 pre-sale and $25 at the door. Renee Roberts, left, and Jeanie Sluck prepare for the event.
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The 27th annual Hook O’Malley 5K Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, Aug. 18, at McDade Park at 10 a.m. (registration 8:15-9:45 a.m.). Registration will cost $20 through Thursday, Aug. 15. Day of race registration will be $25. For more information, call 570-346-1828 or 570-575-1184. All donations benefit the American Cancer Society. From left: Patrick O’Malley, Vincent O’Malley, Patrick O’Malley II, Jim Moran, Mary Theresa O’Malley Ruddy, Leo Ruddy and James Barrett.
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Old Forge High School’s French Club members donated books and stuffed animals to the children of the Ronald McDonald House of Scranton. They include, from left: Jonathan Nicholoff, Hannah Lisowski, Abby Robson, Cassandra Nocera, Liz Zuchinski, Jenna Ziemba, Cassandra Suchecki, Kristen Yurkavage, George Jurnack, Andrew Cummings, Julia Iacavazzi, Evan Kerrigan, Natalie Nareski, Madison Wagner, Francesca Fassett and Binnie Patel.
Old Forge Elementary School students who participated in the 2019 St. Jude’s Research Math-a-thon, raised $3,567 to help the kids at St. Jude’s Hospital include, from left, first row: Jayanna Schulz, Cherish Brown, Elijah Schulz, Gabriella Cuddey, Anthony Cusumano, Nicholas Pecuch, Natalie Hudak, Kaden Miles, Aria Chudlinsky, MariAngely Coplin, Jack Schuback, Aubrey Thorton, Michael Hartman and Alex Schlegel. Second row: Matthew Krasulski, Coleman Nee, Brayden Guida, Katie Kucharski, Austin Teeter, MaeElla Kolesar, Lily Szczepanski, Joselyn DeStefano and Joey Dominick. Third row: Lauren Malinowski, Ronnie Kucharski, Chris Schuback, Bryce Guida, MaKenzie Mawn, Kamryn Notari, Gaetano Toraldo and Joey Revello. Fourth row: Olivia Fierro, Juliette DeStefano, Alena Bialkowski, Cali Talarico, Oliver Stuart, Skyler Stefanowicz, Kendall Krasulski, MaKenna Zielinski, Andrew Perez, Mia Peregrim, Ryan Schlegel, Makayla White, Riley Schmidt, Vito Cusumano and Stephanie Kucharski.
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ficult. First, cut away all of the broken or damaged wood using At the surface, “Mending appropriate pruning techniques. Wall” by Robert Frost seems Next, find some close undamaged to attack the neighborliness of branches or leaves and prune them. wall-building. Yet the interplay Yes, it is necessary to cut the of Frost’s opinion, his narrator’s plant to encourage more growth. opinion, and his neighbor’s opinThe more cuts you make, the faster ion results in a poem that is shotthe hole can be filled. through with ambiguity: Walls are both a A different problem that develops is with good and a bad thing. the shape of the hedge. Suddenly it seems Outside the manuscript in Frost’s own when you need to trim a certain part, there experience, however, the need for a legal is a thick branch that is growing just a little protection of private property became real. bit too far out, and it is in the way. This is a For at least seven years, Frost was engaged problem with success: Your hedge is growin an international legal battle to determine ing well. Although the branch has always the ownership rights of his earliest publibeen there, just like the rest of the hedge, cations, including “Mending Wall.” So he it gets a little thicker each year. To dial this never intended his intellectual property to hedge back, you are going to have to bite be kept un-fenced. your lip and cut the troublesome stem out. As a municipal arborist, I recognize that Then treat the hole as if you removed a broone of the benefits of plants is to provide ken branch. beautiful separation. Even in tight, downWeeds may introduce themselves into the town locations, street trees visually and psy- hedge. If the hedge is merely functional, chologically separate the public of the street weeds can be considered simply part of the from the private of the building. Hedges are fence. But weed shrubs, trees or vines that a beautiful way to provide physical separaintermingle certainly disrupt the unifortion of one property from another. mity of a formal hedge. These “volunteers” But even after good hedges are cultivated, should be cut or pulled at the base. problems can develop. Here, in contrast to a If the hedge overgrows its space, it can wood fence or a brick wall, most hedges can likely be renovated, which essentially heal. But it will take time and patient care. means starting over. But unlike a new The most obvious problem with hedges is hedge, an old hedge has an established root broken branches. These are usually a signal system that can support rapid regrowth. that the hedge is properly placed. In other Joshua arp is an iSa-certified municipal specialist, words, it was by stopping some unwanted Clarks Summit’s municipal arborist and an operator of type of traffic that the hedge was damaged. an organic lawn and landscape maintenance business. reach him at josarhuap@aol.com. Repairing broken branches is not dif-
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Address: 715 Main St. Moosic, PA 18507 Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone: 570-457-5480 Fax: 570-457-0762 E-mail: manager@moosicborough.org Website: moosicborough.org Municipal meeting: Second Tuesday, 7 p.m., Municipal building Planning committee meeting: Fourth Wednesday, 7 p.m, Municipal building EMERGENCY SERVICES CALL 911 Police Protection: Moosic Borough Police Chief: Richard Janesko Fire Coverage: Greenwood Hose Company 1 Chief: Charles Molinaro Ambulance Coverage: Lackawanna County Ambulance Emergency phone number: 911 Non-emergency number: 570-342-9111
Address: 310 S. Main St. Old Forge, PA 18518 Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone: 570-457-8852 Fax: 570-451-7089 Website: oldforgeborough.com Municipal meeting: Third Tuesday, 7 p.m., Municipal building Planning commission meeting: First Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Municipal building EMERGENCY SERVICES CALL 911 Police protection: Old Forge Police Chief: Jason Dubernas Fire coverage: Old Forge Hose and Engine, Eagle McClure Hose Company and Lawrence Hose. Chief: Mark Tagliaterra Ambulance coverage: Pennsylvania Ambulance Non-emergency number: 570-342-9111
Address: 122 Union St. Taylor, PA 18517 Phone: 570-562-1400 Fax: 570-562-1415 E-mail: dzeleniak@taylorborough.com Website: taylorborough.com Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Municipal meeting: Second Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Municipal building Planning commission meeting: First Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Municipal building EMERGENCY SERVICES CALL 911 Police protection: Taylor Borough Police Chief: Stephen Derenick Fire coverage: Taylor Hose Company 1/Taylor Fire and Rescue Chief: Wesley I. Jones Ambulance coverage: Pennsylvania Ambulance Non-emergency number: 570-342-9111
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Running a multinational firm with her father, she makes a living swindling con men out of money they stole and she’s good, damn good at it. She does things on her own terms. Her latest gig had a hitch, if you count two hundred million dollars and top secret government documents going missing as little. Her father also died on the mission. The thing is, the U.S. government doesn’t believe he’s really dead. They’ll stop at nothing to capture Richard St. Ives, a high-value target and someone who has been on most-wanted lists all over the world for over two decades, and they mean to use Bianca as bait. With only a fellow criminal for backup and her life on the line, it’s up to Bianca to uncover the terrifying truth behind what really happened and set it right, before it’s too late. “The Water Dancer” by Ta-Nehisi Coates Young Hiram Walker was born into bondage. When his mother was sold away, Hiram was robbed of all memory of her, but was gifted with a mysterious power. Years later, when Hiram almost drowns in a river, that same power saves his life. This brush with death births an urgency in Hiram and a daring scheme: to escape from the only home he’s ever known. So begins an unexpected journey that takes Hiram from the corrupt grandeur of Virginia’s proud plantations to desperate guerrilla cells in the wilderness, from the coffin of the deep South to dangerously utopic movements in the North. Even as he’s enlisted in the underground war between slavers and the enslaved, Hiram’s resolve to rescue the family he left behind endures. “29 Seconds” by T.M. Logan Sarah is a young professor struggling to prove herself in a workplace controlled by Alan Hawthorne. A scholar and television host, Hawthorne rakes in million-dollar grants for the university where Sarah works, so his inappropriate treatment of female colleagues behind closed doors has gone unchallenged for years. Now Sarah is his newest target. When Hawthorne’s advances become threatening, Sarah is left with nowhere to turn. Until the night she witnesses an attempted kidnapping of a young child on her drive home, and impulsively jumps in to intervene. The child’s father turns out to be a successful businessman with dangerous connections and her act of bravery has put this powerful man in her debt. He gives Sarah a burner phone and an unbelievable offer. A once-in-a-lifetime deal that can make all her problems disappear. No consequences. No traces. All it takes is a 29-second phone call. Because everyone has a name to give. Don’t they?
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Moosic mom perfects Penne and Vodka recipe By Gia Mazur Staff Writer
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uests always get a homecooked meal at Kait Shoemaker’s house. The Moosic resident is known by friends and family for her personalized recipes, and Shoemaker frequently posts her creations to her social media accounts. One of her most coveted recipes is Penne Pasta with Roasted Vodka Sauce. Local Flavor remains a big fan of many different cuisines, but Italian holds a special place in our heart. Shoemaker — who earned a $50 grocery gift card thanks to her recipe — feels the same. “I’m always cooking Italian food,” the mom of Atticus, 3, and Eloise, 2, said during a recent afternoon inside her Downvalley home. “I love makingsauceandhomemademeatballs. You can usually find me making something Italian.” Shoemaker admitted the sauce can be time consuming (it must roast for an hour to an hour and a half) but worth it for the taste. Ideally it’s made in a Dutch oven, but cooks can transfer from the stove to the oven as long as they have an oven-safe pot. The sauce has a little kick thanks to Shoe-
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With more than a decade in the restaurant business and years of learning from her parents, Janine Tsikalas and Ronald Urban, under her belt, Shoemaker’s culinary creativity knows no limits. Shoemaker loves to make comfort foods, such as pork tenderloin, roasted potatoes and, of course, sauce and meatballs. “I always have (homemade) marinara sauce in the house,” she said. “You never know when you’re going to need sauce, and it’s great to have on hand.” As a working single mom, simple, quick meals such as sheet-pan dinners are also a go-to for her family. In the summertime, she’s big into grilling, from different kinds of veggies, like zucchini, corn and bell peppers, to meats such as chicken and steak in a sesame ginger marinade. One thing’s for certain: you’ll never leave Shoemaker’s hungry. “I really do love (cooking),” she said. “It’s one of my favorite things to do. To start making sauce early for a Sunday dinner. That’s the perfect day.”
maker’s addition of crushed red pepper flakes. “I think it gives the sauce a little something extra,” she said, adding that cooks can dial back on heat by omitting or lessening the amount of red pepper. “I love that it has the slight bite to it.” Shoemaker’s sauce did not disappoint. The consistency was thick but not too heavy, and it was the perfect mix of rich from the cream and zesty from the tomatoes. The red pepper added an ideal flavor to the sauce which offset the cool Parmesan cheese. Contact the writer: gmazur@ The Dunmore native has timesshamrock.com; 570-348lots of cooking experience. 9127; @gmazurtt on twitter
Moosic resident Kait Shoemaker is this week’s Local Flavor: Recipes We Love contest winner thanks to her recipe for Penne Pasta with Roasted Vodka Sauce.
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Kait Shoemaker’s Penne Pasta with Roasted Vodka Sauce Olive oil Half of a medium white onion, chopped 2 smashed cloves garlic Dash of red pepper flakes Dash of oregano 1/2 cup vodka
6 Roma tomatoes 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Penne, cooked Parsley for garnish
Preheat oven to 375 degrees f. fry onion in olive oil for about 5 minutes or until onion is translucent. then, add in garlic and vodka and keep on medium heat for 5 minutes. add in red pepper flakes, oregano and diced tomatoes. Cook for 5 more minutes on stovetop. transfer to oven-safe pot and roast between 60 to 90 minutes. take pot out, add sauce to a blender and blend it until smooth. transfer to pan on stovetop and add heavy cream. Cook for about three minutes on medium and add Parmesan cheese. Cook pasta until al dente and add pasta to sauce. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley as desired.
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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.
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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.
Community Calendar 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. Farmers market: Old Forge Borough started a farmers market. It will be open every Thursday from noon to 6 p.m. at 620 South Main St. (the former Saint Lawrence rectory). There is plenty of parking in the rear. For more information, call 570-457-8852. 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. Starting a new business: On Wednesday, Aug. 14, 6-7:30 p.m. there will be a free informational workshop on starting a new business, from idea to opening day, at Taylor Community Library, 710 S. Main St. Registration is required. Call 570-562-1234. Library bingo: The Taylor Community Library will hold American Girl and Lego bingo on Sunday, Aug. 18, 1- 4 p.m. Doors open at noon at Greenwood Hose Co. No. 1, 3727 Birney Ave. in Moosic. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. There will be 15 games, five specials, raffles and a 50/50. Proceeds benefit the Taylor Community Library and Abington Community Library. Reunion scheduled: The Riverside class of 1974 will hold its 45th anniversary reunion on Saturday, Aug. 31, at 5 p.m. at Arcaro and Genell on Main Street in Old Forge. Anyone who did not get an invite is asked to call 570-335-5266. Hunterdon Hills bus trips: There will be a bus trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse on Wednesday, Sept. 11, to see Neil Simon’s hit
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.
play “Barefoot in the Park.” This is a fundraiser for the First United Methodist Church of Old Forge. Price of the trip is $100 (includes, bus, entree, coffee, hot tea, show, tax, gratuity and driver tip). Bus leaves the Pittston Plaza at 9 a.m. To make a reservation or for additional information, call 570-603-1915 or email cathyg7@msn.com. • Taylor Community Library will run a bus trip to “Frozen: The Broadway Musical,” on Saturday, Sept. 14. Bus will leave the library, 710 S. Main St., at 7:30 a.m. and depart New York City at 7 p.m. (Showtime is 2 p.m.) Cost is a non-refundable $135 per ticket (includes bus transportation and the show). Reservations will be taken on a first-comefirst-served basis. (Reservations are confirmed when payment is received.) Call the library at 570-562-1234 for information. Seeking artifacts: Riverside School District is seeking artifacts depicting the history of the district, including the former Taylor and Moosic School Districts, for display purposes at Riverside Junior-Senior High School. Email smurphy2@riversidesd.com or call 570-239-5720 with information. Food bank donations: Non-perishable food items and monetary donations for the Commission on Economic Opportunity Weinberg’s food bank will be collected during the month of April at the Taylor Branch of Citizens Savings Bank, 137 S. Main Ave. in Taylor. Recycling containers: Taylor Borough is distributing new recycling containers to borough residents at the Taylor Community Center, 700 S. Main St. and will continue weekdays, 1-8:30 p.m. Residents will be required to show proof of residency via tax bill, utility bill or photo ID. Seeking Legion members: The Taylor American Legion is searching for new
members. Without a regular infusion of young veterans, many Legions and VFWs have had to close, as there weren’t enough regular members to support and manage their facilities. The Legion is at 210 S. Main St. in Taylor. Call 570-562-9920 or email taylor_legion@yahoo.com. The Commander is Jacqueline Colburn, and the regular Legion meetings are on the second Monday of the month at 6 p.m. Tax collector days: Tax collector days in Taylor will be Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Clothing dropbox: Moosic Alliance Church, 608 Rocky Glen Road, in cooperation with St. Paul Textile, is sponsoring a clothing drop-off shed as a fundraiser to send youth to camp. The youth at Moosic Alliance Church will receive $40 for every 1,000 pounds of clothing donated. Aid for veterans: Temporary emergency 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 assistance in completing the application. They review the paperwork and generally provide an answer in two or three business days. The average grants are about $1,000, depending on need. The staff may also be able to suggest other forms of assistance and benefits that may
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be available. For more information, call 570963-6778. Pet notice: Old Forge residents are reminded that the borough has an ordinance governing the curbing of pets and other animals and the responsibility for the removal of all animal waste. This ordinance applies to all borough parks. Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be subject to fines. Flag disposal: American Legion Post No. 306 reminds residents that a dropoff box for unserviceable, worn, torn, discolored or faded flags is on the front porch of the post home at 208 S. Main St. in Taylor. A ceremony is held annually at the Taylor Memorial Cemetery to properly dispose of the collected flags. For more information, call 570-562-9920. Senior passes: The Old Forge School Board golden-age policy passes, allowing borough residents 65 and older free admission to district-sponsored athletic events, are available in the high school office, 300 Marion St., Old Forge. Yard waste notice: Moosic Borough can no longer accept grass and leaves in any type of plastic bag (biodegradable or not). This is a requirement by the Department of Environmental Protection. Grass and leaves must be placed in separate open containers, weighing no more than 35 pounds. Brush and tree limbs cannot be mixed with grass and leaves. They can be bundled together or placed in open containers.
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