Category Archives: December 2015

Crusaders’ football season ends with loss to Lackawanna Trail

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By Steve Svetovich

The Holy Cross Crusaders football season ended Friday, Nov. 13, with a 45-6 loss to Lackawanna Trail in the District 2 Class A semifinal.

Holy Cross only drove once into Lackawanna Trail territory in the game. Josh Mies scored a touchdown on a 7-yard sprint with 6:09 left in the contest. The run capped a 65-yard scoring drive.

Lackawanna Trail running back Thomas Huffsmith rushed for 69 yards on just five carries and scored two touchdowns. He also snared a pass for 21 yards, forced a fumble from his linebacker position, kicked a field goal and was 4-for-4 on extra point kicks.

Lackawanna Trail quarterback Nathan Rolka fired two touchdown passes to lead his team to the win.

Holy Cross finished the season 2-9.

The Crusaders took home its second win of the season with a 20-0 shutout over the Columbia Montour Vo-Tech Rams Saturday, Oct. 10, at Monsignor Crotti Field at St. Anthony’s Playground, Dunmore.

Holy Cross struck early in the first quarter by scoring 12 points. With a strong defense prevailing the entire game, the Crusaders never looked back.

Cory Miller, a junior, fired a 30-yard touchdown toss and Josh Mies came back with a 4-yard touchdown burst. on the team’s next possession as Holy Cross built a 12-0 lead with 29 seconds left in the first quarter.

The extra point kick attempt failed after the first touchdown. A pass attempt on a two-point conversion attempt failed after the second touchdown. The tough Holy Cross defense forced four turnovers in the contest.

Mies was outstanding in the backfield. He finished with 170 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 28 carries. He also excelled in defense. He snatched a key interception in Holy Cross territory late in the second quarter.

After a punt on the opening possession, Mies rushed for 33 yards on four runs. Miller tacked on three more yards on a run to set up a first down at the 30 in enemy territory. Rolling out right, Miller then hit tight end Baily Simrell for the clutch 30-yard touchdown pass.

Holy Cross got the pigskin back after another punt. Miller, who improved every week, led the Crusaders on a nine-play, 69-yard drive. The drive was capped by the Mies 4-yard touchdown run with 29 seconds left in the first half.

Columbia Montour Vo-Tech had the ball on the Holy Cross five following a 35-yard pass completion early in the second quarter. However, the Rams fumbled on the next play and the Crusaders pounced on the football. The Rams were able to drive into Holy Cross territory late in the second quarter, but a big play Mies interception put an end to it with 1;29 left in the half.

Mies continued his heroics early in the fourth quarter when he broke a tackle and rambled 14 yards into the end zone for a score, with 9:18 left in the game. Miller then completed a pass to Mies for the two-point conversion and a 20-0 Holy Cross lead.

The Holy Cross tight defense held Columbia Montour Vo-Tech the rest of the way and head coach Josh Watters and the Crusaders earned a second win, doubling last season’s total. The team totaled 230 rushing yards and 59 passing yards in the win.

 

Bucktown businesses among SAGE Award winners

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Two Dunmore businesses. Fidelity Bank and DePietro’s Pharmacy, were among the winners announced by The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce and MetroAction for the 2015 SAGE Awards (Scranton Awards for Growth and Excellence), which honor outstanding local businesses for their talent, creativity and innovation. The winner of each award category was announced at The Chamber Gala on Nov. 11 at The Theater at Lackawanna College.

More than 100 applications were received. A group of community leaders and professionals teamed up to review applications and select finalists. The winners, in each category, are:

BEST PRACTICES IN COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

  •     Toyota of Scranton

BEST PRACTICES IN CUSTOMER SERVICE

  •     DePietro’s Pharmacy

BEST PRACTICES IN MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

  •     Design Done Right

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

  •     DePietro’s Pharmacy

HEALTHY WORKPLACE OF THE YEAR AWARD

  •     MetLife

HOMETOWN STAR

  •     Lackawanna Heritage Valley: Heritage Explorer Bike Tour and Festival

NEW & EMERGING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

  •     Graham Public Relations and Advertising

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR

  •     NAMI PA Scranton Area Chapter

PRIDE & PROGRESS: EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS

  •     Geisinger-Community Medical Center: 1800 Mulberry Street

PRIDE & PROGRESS: INTERIOR RENOVATIONS

  •     University of Scranton: The Quincy Avenue Apartments and Learning Center

PRIDE & PROGRESS: NEW CONSTRUCTION

  •     University of Scranton: Edward R. Leahy Jr. Hall

PRIDE & PROGRESS: PROJECT OF THE YEAR

  •     University of Scranton: Edward R. Leahy Jr. Hall

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

  •     13 Olives

EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP

  •     Fidelity Bank

WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE

  •     Natalie Gelb, Lackawanna Heritage Valley

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD

  • Benco Dental

 

Ballet Theatre of Scranton presents annual Nutcracker Ballet

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sugar plum fairy photo

Elizabeth Conway, a Dunmore resident, will appear as the Sugarplum Fairy in this year’s production of the Nutcracker presented by the Ballet Theatre of Scranton.

Ballet Theatre of Scranton and Marywood University will present their 40th anniversary annual free performances of The Nutcracker Ballet on Dec. 26,  27 and 28 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. each day at Marywood’s  Sette LaVerghetta Center For Performing Arts.

While there is no charge, reserved seat tickets are available to the general public , on a first-come , first serve basis, at the Marywood box office (2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton) two hours prior to the specific performance.

For additional information please call 570-347-2867 (BTOS).

The original Scranton production was first conceived  by the Company’s late founder Constance Reynolds, a native of Scotland, to thank the NEPA community for their welcoming hospitality .  In return, since 1976, her company “gave back” to the community through the gift of The Nutcracker during the holiday season . The tradition continues under the direction of Mrs. Reynolds chosen successor, Joanne Arduino, current Artistic Director.

Since its first presentation, over 350,000 citizens, from within a 60 mile radius, have enjoyed the production and have made it a part of their holiday tradition.  

Ballet Theatre of Scranton and Marywood University have maintained the free production through the dedication of its Board, Directors and Dancers and the generosity of local benefactors. Over 150 people are involved in the annual event including professional designers, technicians and guest artists.

To date, the production has been staged 270 times as a free gift; 4800 regional dancers have performed , and hundreds of volunteers, including the artistic staff, technicians , designers, and dancers, have donated their time and talents.

A few highlights of Ballet Theatre of Scranton’s Nutcracker gift are toys coming to life, snow falling on dancing snowflakes, a traveling angel who transports Clara and her Prince on their magical journey, and a 20 foot growing Christmas tree.