Category Archives: November 2015

Healthy Families/Happy Families at the YMCA

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The Greater Scranton YMCA is proud to announce it will again be offering the Healthy Families/Happy Families Program free of charge to Lackawanna County residents this year.

Healthy Families/Happy Families is a 10-week program designed to engage youth and families in a journey of wellness through positive role models, proper nutrition and a healthy balance of fitness, fun and family. The program helps families to develop healthy habits for daily living, spend quality time together and have fun while discovering new ways to be healthy and active. The program will be held at the Y on at 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays, beginning Nov. 7, and ending Jan. 16.

The Healthy Families/Happy Families is made possible thanks to a three-year grant commitment from the Northeastern Pennsylvania Heath Care Foundation.

For information on the program and to register, as space is still available, interested families can contact Paula Scotchlas, Communtiy Outreach Director, at pscotchlas@greaterscrantonymca.org or call (570) 342-8115 ext. 232. More information can also be found at www.greaterscrantonymca.org.

Bob Roche to be Honored by Knights of Columbus

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By Steve Svetovich

The Dunmore Knights of Columbus No. 3635 will be honoring Bob Roche, 96, for 75 years of service at its annual Christmas party at La Una Banquet Hall, located 429 East Drinker St. in Dunmore.

The event will be held Saturday, Dec. 19, with cocktails at 6 p.m. followed by a 7 p.m. dinner.

Roche, 96, who has been married to his wife Elizabeth for 70 years, joined the Knights of Columbus Council No. 280 in Scranton Jan. 1, 1940. He later joined the Dunmore Knights of Columbus No. 3635. He remains a member there.

Roche, who still gets around well and will be present at the annual Christmas party, served as Grand Knight for six years and district deputy for three years. He is a fourth degree Knight.

He is a member of Saint Mary of Mount Carmel Church.

Dunmore Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Pat Mandarano and Dennis Lalley are co-chairpersons of the annual Christmas party. Those who wish to attend can contact Mandarano (570-344-3491) or Lalley (570-342-5496) by December 12.

Joe Ehnot, 93, is next in line with years of service at 61 years and running.

Lalley commended Roche for his remarkable 75 years of service. “Bob has always been a dedicated Knight and strong supporter of the Knights of Columbus.

“He is a former very successful business owner in Scranton. He owned and operated Roche Tires.

“He is a fine, outstanding gentleman and family man. He still gets around and continues to support the Knights of Columbus. He will be present at the Christmas dinner to accept his award and recognition.

“As always, we look forward to the annual Christmas party which is going on now for over 25 years. We are looking forward to honoring Bob Roche, a very good man.”

The Dunmore Knights of Columbus held a Halloween party for local children 12 and under from 1-3 p.m Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Dunmore Community Center.

John Pugliese was chairperson for that event.

DHS Crimson Company Prepares for Fall Play

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Mark Nealon, Alexandra Asman and the rest of the Crimson Company are in rehearsal for their upcoming production of "The Twelve Daughters of Hercules."

Mark Nealon, Alexandra Asman and the rest of the Crimson Company are in rehearsal for their upcoming production of “The Twelve Daughters of Hercules.”

The Dunmore High School Auditorium has been a bustling with activity over the past few weeks with the Crimson Company in rehearsal for its fall production “The Twelve Daughters of Hercules” by Ben Kingsland. The play, directed by Brian and Dawn McGurl, will be performed on Nov. 18, 19, 20, and 21 at 7 p.m. each evening.

The comedy tells the story of the once heroic and strong Hercules, who is now a family man trying to cope without a son to carry on his legacy.

Junior Mark Nealon, who will also take on the role of Horton the elephant in the spring musical, “Seussical,” will play Hercules, the mighty Greek God turned father of twelve daughters.

“Hercules is getting older but still doesn’t appreciate all that he has,” said Nealon. “His daughters teach him the meaning of heroism.”

When a treasure is stolen from under his nose, he kisses his family goodbye and sets off, eager to relive his glory days. But as soon as he leaves, the monsters of his past come after the daughters he has left behind. Now Hercules’ daughters are off on an unexpected adventure to protect their family and prove to their famous father that girls can be heroes, too.

Junior Cessna Pendon, who drew rave reviews as Bloody Mary in last spring’s production of South Pacific, will play one of Hercules’ daughters, the gentle Phoebe.

“The play is really funny and has a great message about families,” Pendon said.

In addition to Pendon and Nealon, the large cast includes:

Alexandra Asman, Marisa Moraski, Aleia Sileo, Kaitlin Ahern, Lily Conboy, Ashley Fischetti, Ally Solsman, Allison Aronica, Madison Castellano, Arianna Costanzi, Emily Stedina, Tessa McDonald, Nico Summa, Lauren Brown, Joe Ferguson, Marchete Pendon, Tim Hopkins, Jack Culkin, Will Meade, Luke Gratkowski, Christian Reese, Julia Pasko Madison Eagen, Abby Errico, Tabitha Getz, Julia Ingargiola, Kathleen Kennedy, Amanda Lucas, Ariel Matticks, Sophia Norvilas, Molly Romeo, Billy McDonough, Ian Wagner, Mackenzie Senatore, Tom Sinkevich, and Will Hessmiller.

Caitlin McCafferty, Riley McNally, Maeve King and Melissa Schneider are stage managers.