Category Archives: March 2017

“It’s A Hard-Knock Life”: DHS Crimson Company Prepares for “Annie”

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crimson-company-annie-posterIt’s been a “hard-knock life” for members of the Dunmore High School Crimson Company since the new year as they prepare to present their spring musical, Annie.

Opening night for this DHS production is at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, at the Dunmore High School Auditorium. This family-friendly show, under the direction of Brian and Dawn McGurl, can also be seen on April 1, 5, 6, 7 and 8.

Little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan.

With the help of her fellow orphan girls, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of New York City. Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil plot and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. She finds a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

Leading the production as the title character of Annie is Lauren Brown. Mark Nealon will star as Oliver Warbucks; Madison Eagen as Grace Farrell; Cessna Pendon as Mrs. Hannigan; Nico Summa as Daniel “Rooster” Hannigan; Marisa Moraski as Lily St. Regis; Noah Cogliette as Drake; Luke Gratkowski as President Roosevelt; Matthew Kosack as the radio announcer; and Jack Culkin as Bert Healey.

The roles of the Boylan Sisters will be played by Kaitlin Ahern, Ashley Fischetti, Mackenzie Senatore and Julia Pasko.

Lily Conaboy, Arianna Costanzi, Lauren Grippi, Maria Micciche, Sophia Norvilas, Bell Pendon, Molly Sheets and Aleia Sileo will play the orphans.

Members of the ensemble are: Timothy Andrews, Elizabeth Brace, Colleen Brown, Molly Butler, Madison Castellano, Noah Cogliette, Colby DeSando, Abby Errico, Paige Flynn, Joe Ferguson, Ian Gratkowski, Julia Ingargiola, Lydia Meade, Will Meade, Tessa McDonald, Billy McDonough, Cori Pietrusckiewicz, Christian Reese, Emily Stedina and Matthew Valunas.

Running the show from behind the scenes are the stage managers  — Anthony Behler, Spencer Asman and Robert Kersavage — along with assistant stage manager, Jonah Cogliette.

 

Spirit of Hope Celebration Benefits Cancer Institute

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The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute board of ambassadors and associate board of ambassadors met recently at Montage Mountain for a wrap-up meeting of the 2016 Spirit of Hope Celebration. The Ambassadors presented the Cancer Institute with a $67,205 check.

Pictured, from left: Tom Blaskewicz, Traci Fosnot, event chair, Richard Conaboy, Thomas Cummings Jr., Charles C. Jefferson, Robin Long, William Rinaldi, Pat Sicilio, Leo Vergnetti, Spirit of Hope Celebration board chair, Jessica Kalinoski, Amanda E. Marchegiani, community relations coordinator, Northeast Regional Cancer Institute (holding one end of the check), Chuck Morgan, Angela Rempe Jones and Andrew Wallace. Absent from the photo: Philip Medico, David Nape, Vince Scarpetta, Atty. Gene Sperazza, Kristie Hynoski, Paul McGloin, James Gorman, Joe Ferguson, Greg Gagorik, John P. Rodgers, P. Richard Scheller, Brian McQuestion, John and Jennifer Heil, Dr. Steven J. Szydlowski, Sharon Lynett, Jennifer Lynett, John Moran, Dan Meuser, Scott E. Henry, Atty.y Mark J. Conway, Jim Brady, Susan Brady,  Clifford and Marsha Fay, Roxanne Schulman, Scott Henry, Christopher Peters, M.D.,  Nicholas F. Colangelo, Evie Rafalko McNulty, Karen M. Saunders and Joe Van Wie.

 

Allied Resident Celebrates 100th Birthday

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SHOWN AT the Valentine’s Day celebrate of Mary Carnevale’s 100th birthday are, from left: Frank Lombardo, Joan Lombardo, Mary Carnevale, Catherine Maus, and Michael Carnevale. Missing from the photo are Mary Louise Rzeszewski and Mary Ann Cianci.

Mary Carnevale, a resident of Allied Terrace Personal Care Facility celebrated her 100th birthday amid Valentine’s Day celebrations. Mary was joined by family members and fellow residents for lunch and cake. Mary was born on Feb. 14, 1917 in San Cataldo, Sicily. She came to the United States when she was 5 years old and was a resident of Dunmore until she came to Allied Terrace in March, 2016.

Mary worked as an operator at the Grove Silk Mill in Dunmore for 20 years. She was known for her hospitality; visitors were welcome into her home, treated like family, and never went home hungry.

Married to Michael Carnevale for 66 years before he passed away in 2007, Mary is mother to 4 children: Mary Louise Rzeszewski, Frank Lombardo, Mary Ann Cianci and Michael Carnevale. She has 7 grandchildren (Mark, David, Frank, Christopher, Gary, Lauren and Michael) and 9 great grandchildren (Karissa, Tyler, Frank Jr., Dante, Ashley, Lauren, Felicia, Jessica and Finley Rose.)

At 100 years old, Mary will be the oldest resident of Allied Terrace. Her sister, Catherine Maus, also lives at Allied Terrace where they receive daily visits from family members.

Residents at Allied Terrace enjoy the finest personal care – the Allied Terrace hairdresser was runner-up for the “Best Hair Stylist in the Abingtons” award – and access to all that Allied Services has to offer – inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, home care and more – enabling them to maintain their mobility and independence.