Robert Savakinus is “Mr. Rocky Glen”.His passion for the former Moosic-based amusement park began as a child and has remained to this day.“I have a lot of good childhood memories going with my mom,” Savakinus said. “Who doesn’t want to hold onto a little piece of their childhood?”The local history buff’s love of the park even led to his second great love, director of the Lackawanna Historical Soci
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Volunteer Lunch and Seminar: The Volunteer Visitors Association (VVA) will hold its first Volunteer Visitor Information Seminar and Luncheon, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, at Riverside Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Attendees will be introduced to VVA by its founders and learn more about the organization’s activities and benefits. The event will feature presentations from local social and healthcare professionals in our community and representatives of Riverside Rehab. Breakfast refreshments and a luncheon will be served. Those who wish to attend should call 780-6189. VVA was founded by area hospice professionals and volunteers who saw the profound need in our community for a collective movement to be started which would enlist volunteers to provide ongoing one-on-one visits with the elderly residing in our area nursing homes. Golf Clinics: Lackawanna County will host a Women’s Golf Clinic on Tuesday, May 21, (rain date is May 28). Limit is 75. The clinic will be held at the Scott Greens Golf Club. More information is available online at lackawannacounty.org under parks and recreation.
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Retired Citizens to MeetOLD FORGE — The Old Forge Retired Citizens Association will meet at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, at Arcaro’s and Gennell’s on Main Street in Old Forge.Memorial Day ParadeOLD FORGE — Old Forge Borough’s annual Memorial Day parade, sponsored by the American Legion Post 513 and VFW Post 4954 will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 27. The starting point is the corner of Main
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WHERE WERE YOU? The Minooka Lions Club hosted its annual Autism Awreness Night on Saturday, April 27, in Minooka. View more photos online at triborobanner.com.PHOTOS SHANNON C. KEITH
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Riverside softball coach John Fox readily admits that Lady Vikes sophomore pitcher Lacee Collins “makes me nervous”.Not because of what she does in the circle, but for the fact the sophomore holds a black belt in karate.“It’s tough seeing your number-one pitcher breaking bricks with her hands, especially during the season,” said Fox, who knows a thing or two about toughness having won more than 10
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