The Lackawanna County Commissioners recently presented ceremonial proclamations to the Lady Bucks basketball team in recognition of its PIAA Class 3A State Championship run.
Members of the squad and coaching staff were feted during a brief assembly at the high school on April 11.
With members of the squad, are at back left, Commissioner Laureen A. Cummings and Head Coach Ben O’Brien. Back inside right is Assistant Coach Mike O’Malley along with Commissioner Patrick M. O’Malley.
The launch will begin on Thursday, May 9, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hilton Scranton and Conference Center when interested persons can join a meet and greet with the Lackawanna County Wine Trail’s wineries and transportation companies while enjoying wine tastings and hors d’oeuvres.
Please RSVP by May 1 to Alexa at 570-468-8625 or aperegrim@visitnepa.org.
“Many of our wineries are locally owned and have been family operated for generations,” says Curt Camoni, executive director of the Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau. “Our wine trail will serve up some of the best wines in the region, and also tell a story of a rich tradition that has been passed down through the ages.”
The trail starts in Childs at Marilake Winery, which began in the home of two Italian immigrants and developed into a restaurant and winery where patrons can enjoy great food, wine and live music.
The next stop, Maiolatesi Wine Cellars in Scott Township, is a Tuscan themed tasting room run by the Maiolatesi family.
Next, visit Case Quattro Winery in Peckville where the Sebastianelli family keeps the memory and work of the family patriarch alive by producing more than 20 of his different wines. There is also a branch of Case Quattro Winery in Dunmore.
At the Capra Collina Winery in Blakely, the Betti family has generations of winemaking experience passed down from Antonio Betti, who immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1894.
Space Time Mead & Cider Works in Dunmore produces the highest quality and innovative craft meads (honey wines), ciders and wines all with locally sourced ingredients.
In Scranton, hop between Center City Wine Cellar and Lucchi Family Wine Cellars where you can also try a selection of regionally brewed beers.
Mucciolo Family Wines in Old Forge is in a renovated 1929 general store once operated by their great-grandmother. Finish your trip in in the beautiful countryside at Wood Winery, a family owned and operated business where quality wines are hand-crafted in small batches.
The Lackawanna County Wine Trail also features transportation options for carefree travel between wineries. Options range from car services to group tour busses.
For more information on the Wine Trail, visit www.visitnepa.org.
By Steve Svetovich
Dunmore senior first baseman Megan Pavlowski has done nothing but hit since she became a varsity starter in her sophomore season.
After hitting close to .400 in her first two years on the team, she is batting over .370 this year. She was 4-for-4, including two doubles, a run and RBI in the Lady Bucks 14-10 win over Old Forge, Saturday, April 25.
Daughter of Melissa and Tom Pavlowski, Dunmore, Megan is well versed and a member of numerous clubs at Dunmore High School.
She has a 95 academic average and 3.5 grade point average. Her favorite subject is Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
The talented scholar-athlete is a member of the National Honor Society, French Club, Spanish Club, SADD, Service Club, Earth Club, Health Careers Club and is president of the TACT Club. She is also a basketball cheerleader.
Megan attributes a lot of her Dunmore softball success to her coach, Ryan Ferguson.
“He teaches us to be confident at all times. He tells us if we put hard work in during practice, then it will show up during the games.”
The senior stalwart said her parents have been great role models. “They always tell me to be respectful. One of their biggest things is telling me to treat people the way you would expect to be treated.”
Megan said she enjoys listening to music in her spare time and would like to see country singer Luke Holmes in concert.
She is going to Marywood University in the fall to study architecture, a five-year program. She also hopes to play on the Marywood softball team.
“My future goals are to get an architecture degree and become an architect. I would love to play more softball in college too.”
Megan was an honorable mention for her softball play as a junior last year at Dunmore.
“I think we have a good team. We all get along so well. We are well coached.”
Megan played five years of travel softball for the Northeast Diamonds. “It was a great experience.”
The well spoken and positive senior said she has enjoyed her experience at Dunmore. “Dunmore High School is great. It is like a family. It is my second home. We are all so close here. Dunmore is one town, one family.”
Megan expressed her thoughts on the recent retirement of Dunmore legendary football coach Jack Henzes.
“He is just a great man. He was my driving coach and my teacher for multiple years. He was such a great football coach. It is so sad to see him go. He is just an amazing gentleman. We are all sorry to see him retire.”