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Calendar of Events: August 2018

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sherwoodDunmore Summer Festival at Sherwood Park

The 6th annual Dunmore Summer Festival at Sherwood Park will soon be upon us. This year’s festivities will take place from 5 to 11 p.m. on August 16, 17 and 18.

There will be live entertainment each night and lots and lots of food. Selections will include everything from pizza fritta to pasta fagiole.

This year also marks the 60th anniversary of the Sherwood Youth Association.

S.S. Anthony and Rocco Italian Festival

Anthony & Rocco Parish Italian Festival will be held Aug. 10, 11, and 12, at St. Rocco’s Church Grounds in Dunmore, featuring food, games and live entertainment. The Festival opens Friday and Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and on Sunday following the noon mass and procession. Live entertainment will include:

Friday: DHS Marching Units & Cheerleaders and Picture Perfect

Saturday: Holy Cross High School Cheerleaders, Prima Elite Academy of Dance and Popstar Drive

Sunday: Feast Day Mass & Procession at Noon followed by The Luongo Brothers Band, Take Three, and fireworks at 9 p.m.

music on the lawnMusic on the Lawn

Lake Winola United Methodist Church will host its 10th annual Music on the Lawn and Craft Fair/Yard Sale on Saturday, Aug. 25, from 1 to 10 p.m.

This event will have craft and yard sale vendors throughout the afternoon along with four live Christian musical groups starting at 2 p.m.

There will be a chicken BBQ and campfire in the evening, featuring a Christian video over the campfire while roasting marshmallows. To buy tickets for the Chicken BBQ or to be a vendor, call Mark at 570-351-7365. 

Flapjack Fundraiser

A Flapjack Breakfast Fundraiser will be sponsored by Keystone Chapter UNICO, Dunmore, at Applebee’s at Viewmont Mall Dickson City, with proceeds benefiting St. Francis Commons for homeless veterans on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 8 to 10 a.m.  at a cost of $7 for adults; $4 for children. For tickets or donations, call Frank or Mary Ann Coviello-570-344-3737.

5Kate-20185Kate Run/Walk at Nay Aug

Sam Sebastionelli of Dunmore Drug Store hopes his recent donation will assist the Katie Foundation raise awareness and understanding of mental illness.

The donation will help fund the third annual Halloween-themed 5Kate Run/ Walk to be held on October 20, at 10 a.m. at Nay Aug Park in Scranton.

A wellness fair, safe trick or treating, food and entertainment will follow the race. Adults and children are encouraged to wear costumes. For more information or to make a donation go to thekatiefoundationscranton@gmail.com.

Furniture Sale

Come to a furniture sale at St. Cyril’s School gym, 133 River St., Olyphant, on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 3 and 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A variety of furniture will be available.

Marywood Swimming Clinic

swimMarywood University’s Athletics department will hold a Competitive Swimming Skills Clinic on Saturday, Aug. 18, and Sunday, Aug. 19,  in the Aquatics Center at the Center for Athletics and Wellness. The morning sessions, for ages 7-11, will run from 9 a.m. to noon; and the afternoon sessions, ages 12-18, will run from 1-4 p.m. The cost for a single day is $50, or $90 for both days, and includes a T-shirt and swim cap.

The Competitive Swimming Skills Clinic is geared toward swimmers with some competitive experience. Sessions on Saturday, Aug. 18, will focus on Freestyle and Backstroke skill development. On Sunday, Aug. 19, the focus will be on Butterfly and Breaststroke skill development. All sessions will include technique development, stroke drills, video analysis, and challenges/games.

For information, go online or email Noah Beck, aquatics director and swim and diving team coach at Marywood University, at nbeck@marywood.edu

jazzJazz Concert at Marywood

A festival performance by members of Camp Crescendo Jazz, a week-long musical experience at Marywood University for instrumental and vocal students in grades 7-12 will be presented on Aug. 4 at the Radisson Lackawanna Station.

For additional information about Marywood University’s Camp Crescendo Jazz, go online or contact David Jumper, director of Camp Crescendo Jazz at Marywood University, at djumper@marywood.edu, or call (570) 348-6268.

Tony’s Birthday Bash Raises $8,000 For Make A Wish in Memory of Kelcey Hallinan

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Morganz Pub and Eatery recently hosted Tony’s 7th annual 30th Birthday Celebration in memory of Kelcey Hallinan. Pictured from left are: Tony Frable, owner of Morganz Pub, Maggie O’Brien, Make-A-Wish Regional Manager, Alicia and Tom Hallinan, Kelcey’s parents.

Morganz Pub and Eatery recently hosted Tony’s 7th annual 30th Birthday Celebration in memory of wish kid Kelcey Hallinan of Dunmore. This year, they raised more than $8,000 to help create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Before losing her courageous battle with Hodgkin lymphoma in November, 2013, Kelcey, daughter of Tom and Alicia Hallinan, was granted her wish to meet Harry Styles of One Direction.

kelceyTo pay it forward, Kelcey’s friends and family gather each year to celebrate her life and give back to the local community. To date, they have raised nearly $20,000 for the local chapter, granting the wishes of four children in the local area.

Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia is a nonprofit organization that creates life- changing wishes for children, aged 2 1⁄2 to 18, with critical illnesses.

Currently, the local chapter is one of the most active in the country, having fulfilled more than 18,000 wishes

For more information, contact Regional Manager Maggie O’Brien at 570.341.9474 or mobrien@greaterpawv.wish.org.

Athlete of the Month: Keelin Schimelfenig

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Keelin SchimelfenigBy Steve Svetovich

Keelin Schimelfenig loves the game of softball.

And the Holy Cross junior will tell you about her passion for the game.

Daughter of Joi Siebecker and Kerry Schimelfenig, Keelin, 16, was in her first year on the Holy Cross Lady Crusaders varsity softball team as a sophomore last season.

As a third baseman-DH, she did her best to become a strong contributor for the team. She had a clutch hit that tied the district championship game against Old Forge. The big hit sparked Holy Cross to the win over Old Forge and a district title.

Keelin, who is very genuine and sincere, reiterated how much she loves the game of softball. “I try to openly show my love for the game and improve. My love for the game rubs off on my teammates.”

holy crossKeelin, whose best subject is English, has a 3.2 grade point average at Holy Cross. She is a member of the Pro Life Club. She played one year of junior varsity baseball before making varsity last season.

Keelin tunes up her game in the summer by playing in two leagues, including a travel softball league.

“I just love to play,” she said.

Keelin, who has a very caring and humble personality, said she would like to become a registered nurse like her mom someday. She hopes to study nursing in college. Her top two college choices are Quinippiac College and Penn State.

“If there is an opportunity to play softball, then I will. I do want to incorporate softball into something when I get older.”

Keelin said she eventually wants to become a traveling R.N. “I would like to travel the country while working as a nurse.”

She talked about her immediate goals at Holy Cross. “I want to continue playing softball and help our team. I want to become more school oriented. I want to succeed in my studies and make my grades higher.

“I want to get into the medical field and become an R.N. like my mom. I want to take after my mom.”

Status-FastPitch-Game-Leather-Softball“I want to become better at my sport of softball. I dedicate all of my time to it. I want to help make my teammates as happy as I am playing. It is the only sport I play, so I need to be dedicated. I really enjoy it.”

Dan McGee, her junior varsity coach, is the softball coach for her summer recreational team and travel team.

“I play a lot of games in the summer. There have been a lot of rainouts lately though. Other than that, things are going very well.

“Coach McGee teaches me a lot. I learned how to improve my batting through him. He changed my batting stance completely. And he worked on my footing and throws to help me become a better fielder.”

Keelin’s mom was a standout track and field runner at Scranton Technical High School. Keelin said her parents taught her a lot. “My parents teach me about dedication. They teach me that being dedicated will only improve myself as a player. They tell me if I show dedication, it will also push everyone else to become better.”

Keelin, soft spoken yet enthusiastic, said she loves listening to all kinds of music and goes to a lot of concerts.

The student-athlete also has a love for animals and helping others.

She loves playing for Holy Cross veteran softball coach Joe Ross. “I have learned so much about the game of softball from him. But the main thing he teaches us is that we can be serious, but have fun at the same time.”

Keelin not only loves softball, but she loves her school.

“I absolutely love it here at Holy Cross. Everyone is so welcoming here. The teachers, staff and students make you feel so welcome. They help you no matter what. I remember the seniors all helping us out when we were freshmen. This is really a great place to go to school.”