Lions Club Honors Students at Scholarship Dinner

Posted on July 6, 2022 by The Dunmorean

The Dunmore Lions Club recently held its 41st Annual Scholarship Award Dinner at La Buona Vita Restaurant in Dunmore.

Honored with Penn State Scholarships were Joseph Cardillo of Dunmore High School and Molly Landsiedel of Holy Cross High School.

Also, honored with monetary gifts were Dunmore High School Male Scholar/Athlete-Kevin Walsh and Female Scholar /Athlete-Moriah Murray and Holy Cross High School Male Scholar/Athlete-Nick Cabets and Female Scholar/Athlete- Kaitlyn Farrell. Remarks were made by Chris Lucas,Dunmore High School’s Assistant Principal, and Alexa Bravis, Holy Cross High School counselor.

Presentations of awards were made by Lion President Elect Sam Sebastianelli Sr., and Past President Jim Aita. Lion Gino Tempesta served as dinner chairman and Lion Michael Colangelo offered invocation.

Lion Justin Patchcoski served as Toastmaster and congratulated all award recipients, not only for the great honor they received, but to be at such an exciting time in their life. Further commenting, he added, “ I was thinking back to this time last year and how different, yet similar things, were. Just like last year’s class, I’m sure you’ve all made sacrifices throughout your academic careers, your perseverance and ambition are admirable, but I promise you’ll all look back on this night and all the wonderful memories of your high school athletic and academic careers often and fondly”.

This is the 70^th year the Dunmore lions have been serving the community of Dunmore.

IHM Sisters Foundation to Honor Charter Members

Posted on July 6, 2022 by The Dunmorean

The IHM Sisters Foundation will honor four charter members of the Foundation on Saturday, Aug. 6.. These members, who have served on the Foundation’s Board since its establishment in 2013 are: Nada Gilmartin, Partner, NADA & Co., Scranton; Michael McGrath, Esq. Lackawanna County DA’s Office; Timothy McMullen, VP, Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch, Scranton; and John Murray, Controller, City of Scranton.

These outstanding individuals were selected in recognition of their commitment to and embodiment of the IHM spirit and mission.

The honorary chairperson of the 2020 virtual celebration is Patrick J. Brier, Esq., Counsel at Myers, Brier and Kelly, LLP and Partner/Founder at Patrick J. Brier and Associates. Brier stated: “The Sister’s Celebration event is such a worthy cause. Caring for the elderly sisters is so important, and I am very happy to be a part of this year’s celebration, and to express our gratitude and thanks to the sisters who have helped so many.”

All are invited to join in the virtual event, which will take place at 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 6.

Local Comcast subscribers can tune into Electric City Television’s Channel 19 to hear the stories of remarkable sisters and extraordinary individuals whose lives embody the IHM spirit. The entire program will be available on Electric City Television’s YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/ElectricCityTV570.

There are several different opportunities and benefits for you, your company, or your organization to help care for the needs of retired IHM sisters. Your generous donation will directly support the ever-increasing costs of maintaining a healthy, safe, and comfortable environment for our sisters who reside at Pascucci Family Our Lady of Peace Residence (OLP) and the IHM Center in Scranton. For more information, visit www.sistersofihm.org or call (570) 346-5431.

Celebrating Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

Posted on July 6, 2022 by The Dunmorean

The Leadership Lackawanna teen program, Tomorrow’s Leaders Today (TLT), recently celebrated the end of the 2021-2022 program year with a ceremony held at the Hilton Scranton. Leadership Lackawanna’s seven-month TLT program develops the leadership, interpersonal and managerial skills of high school juniors and provides real-world experiences in the areas of financial literacy, health care, STEAM, philanthropy, non-profit organizations, and community service.

Throughout the program, students were engaged in a variety of sessions facilitated by local organizations. Their program culminated with the allocation of $8,000 in grant money from the Scranton Area Foundation to 4 deserving local non-profits that were selected by the students.

Students participating from Dunmore High School were: Colleen Blockberger, Ayman Mounota, and Morgan Seamon, and from Holy Cross High School, Giulianna Mazza, Mary McHugh,and Ceceilia Otis,