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Photos – Keystone’s Cupcake Challenge

by Brian Fulton | Feb 26, 2020 | Eat and Drink, Photo Blog | 0 Comments

The Keystone College Hospitality Club hosted the seventh annual Cupcake Challenge on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 from 5-8 p.m. at Evans Hall in Hibbard Campus Center in La Plume Twp. All proceeds will benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. The event, which was open to the public, showcased hundreds of cupcakes from more than 25 local bakers who competed in three divisions, with participants voting to determine the region’s best cupcake.

: Kelsey Staff and Paul Filipski, both of Scranton, pick out cupcakes during the the 7th Annual Cupcake Challenge at Keystone College Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Sean McKeag / Staff Photographer

: Junior baker Madeleine Swarts, 7, of Greenfield Twp., sells cupcakes behind her display during the 7th Annual Cupcake Challenge at Keystone College. Sean McKeag / Staff Photographer

: People gather for the 7th Annual Cupcake Challenge in Keystone College’s Evans Hall in Hibbard Campus Center Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Sean McKeag / Staff Photographer

: Chocolate cupcakes topped with vanilla butter cream and drizzled with caramel chocolate sauce are one of the many varieties of cupcakes on display during the 7th Annual Cupcake Challenge at Keystone College Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Sean McKeag / Staff Photographer

: Malek Thomas of Philadelphia, greets attendees of the 7th Annual Cupcake Challenge at Keystone College Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Sean McKeag / Staff Photographer

: Isabelle Hunting, 6, of Factoryville, looks at her collection of cupcakes during the 7th Annual Cupcake Challenge hosted by Keystone College’s Hospitality Club in the campus’ Evans Hall in Hibbard Campus Center. Sean McKeag / Staff Photographer

Professional bakers attending included: Antonio’s Bakery by Sisile, Tunkhannock; Cangiano’s, Dickson City; Keystone Hospitality Business Management students; Lake Sheridan Bar and Grill; Mill City Dairy; Meghann Boylan, Clifford; Sodexo; Suzy Deskiewicz, Second Chance Bakery, Duryea; Wegmans, Stephanie Heimbrooke; The Radisson, Scranton.

Junior bakers included: GGR Cupcakes, Team Lakeland; Riley Bransfield; Ty Synder- PA Live Chef; Team Adam Davitt; Team Berlinski; Team Chloe; Team Cuzzo, McPartland, & Naniewicz, Bake the World a Better Place; and Team Swartz, Madeleine and Bridget.

Home bakers: Alyssa Clarkson, Montrose; Biggie & Smalls, Tunkhannock; Billie & Rachel, Neighborhood Bestie Bakers; Jennina Barrios; Kristen von Ahnen; Sherry Pritchyk Wade, Scott Twp.; the Leo’s; and Two Girls & a Cupcake, Keystone College students

Brian Fulton

Brian Fulton has been the librarian at The Times-Tribune for the past 15 years. On his blog, Historically Hip, he writes about the great concerts, plays/musicals and celebrity happenings that have taken place throughout NEPA. He is also the co-host of the local history podcast, Historically Hip. He competed and was crowned grand champion on an episode of NPR quiz show “Ask Me Another.” Contact: bfulton@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9140; or @TTPagesPast

Out&About at the University of Scranton basketball game

by Emma Black | Feb 24, 2020 | Featured, Photo Blog | 0 Comments

The University of Scranton men’s and women’s basketball teams faced off against Goucher on Saturday, Feb. 22 in a Landmark Conference game. Prior to each game the teams honored their seniors. The games concluded both teams’ regular seasons.

Emma Black / Staff Photographer

: From left: Ed, Brian and Tara Diskin, all of Scranton

: Rhonda and Michael Walsh of Moscow

: Brian Carpenter and Maureen Fitzsimmons, both of Moosic

: From left: Carmela, Stephen and Matthew Fox of Scranton

: From left: Andy, Janice and Maggie Anderson of Scranton

: Brothers, Jerry and John Mulgrew of Scranton

: Terry Rothstein of Throop

: From left: Anna and Maya McVety and Dennis and Grace Dawgert, all of Clarks Summit

: From left: Karen and Anthony Yanni and Jack O’Malley, all of Scranton

: From left: Ed and Anne Hanis of Scranton and Ava Romananskas of Clarks Summit

: From left: Mary Beth D’Andrea of Roaring Brook Twp., Colleen Neary of Media and Rich Breen of Alexandria, Va.

Emma Black

Emma Black is a photographer and writes Up Close and Personal, which spotlights people from all walks of life in NEPA who have a unique skill, craft, talent or trade. She is a graduate of Abington Heights High School and University of Scranton, where she studied journalism and electronic media. Emma has been with Times-Shamrock Communications since 2016 and enjoys playing, coaching and following soccer; exploring international cuisine; and doing arts and crafts in her free time. Contact: eblack@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9100; @emmablack_13

Out&About at the Clarks Summit Festival of Ice

by Emma Black | Feb 20, 2020 | Featured, Photo Blog | 0 Comments

: Mark Crouthamel of Sculpted Ice Works does a live carving demonstration at Clel’s Place, Saturday, Feb. 15.

: Mark Crouthamel of Sculpted Ice Works does a live carving demonstration at Clel’s Place, Saturday, Feb. 15.

: A crowd looks on duing a live ice carving demonstration outside Clel’s Place on Barrett Street in Clarks Summit.

: A crowd looks on as Evan Hughes of Olyphant cares an ice sculpture outside Everything Natural on State Street.

: At the meet and greet at McDonald’s, from left: Josh Ponce of Clarks Summit, Anna Kane of Clarks Summit and Marco Martinez of South Abington Twp.

: Jeanne Vlodnikar or Lennoxville, left, and Katrina Keiper of Clarks Summit

: Marissa and Alvin Hernandez of Scranton

: Joshua Delanuez and Jeanette Aiello, both of Wilkes-Barre

: Pam and TJ Jubon of South Abington Twp.

: Andrew, left, and Zackary Brenner of Clarks Summit

: Jonathan and Emily Geras of Factoryville

: Taylor, left, and Raeann Dalessio of Hawley

: Vinny Baress of Spring Brook Twp., left, and Jim Castaldi of Scranton

: David, left, and Brandon Brown of Pittston

: From left: Jessica Henderson and Sophia, Angelina and Rebecca Hoffman of Wilkes-Barre

: From left: Stephanie and Mark Dowling of Scranton and Shannon Helmke of Campbell Hall, N.Y.

: Ann Kohut of Olyphant, left, and Kerri O’Boyle of Scranton

: From left: Max, Matthew and Maddy Szumski of Duryea

: Ben, left, and Jack Sanguedolce of Dupont

: First row: Claire and Paul Rowlands. Second row: Lauren and Paul Rowlands of Clarks Summit

: Mary Ann Murphy, left, and Andi Romanchick, both of Scranton

: Mark Crouthamel of Sculpted Ice Works carves an ice sculpture on a float during the Festival of Ice Parade.

: Jacob Hughes of Olyphant puts the finishing touches on an ice sculpture after a live carving demonstration at MetLife.

: Rob Smith blows out a flame as he concludes his performance.

: Drummers in the Abington Heights Marching Comets play music as they march down State Street during the Festival of Ice Parade.

: Marc Woodyatt plays music at Citizens Savings Bank.

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40 Years of Rockin’

by Brian Fulton | Feb 20, 2020 | Pages from the Past, Photo Blog | 0 Comments

Rock 107, WEZX-FM, has reached a milestone birthday – 40 Years Old.

Here is collection of images from Times-Shamrock Archives dealing with the station.

: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Greg Crozier, front right, appears on the Daniels & Webster Show on WEZX-FM Thursday morning as part of the Penguins Caravan in 2000. Times-Shamrock Archives

: The 2000 Rock 107 staff: In front, Mad Dog. Kneeling, left to right: Ron Reno, Compound Dave, Ruth Miller, Webster, Mike Slusser and Jeff King. Standing: Sean the Shark, Rob Lipschutz, Andy Langford, Lou Fontaine, Daniels, Mark Hoover, Mike Evans, D.C. Day, The Prospector and Dave Kohn. Times-Shamrock Archives

: Sharon Dannunzio of Moosic displays a commemorative Rock 107 T-shirt during the radio station’s 20th birthday bash Tuesday night at the Woodlands Inn & Resort in Plains Township. Times-Shamrock Archives

: Phil Kresge of the Pennsylvania Concrete Promotional Council puts the finishing touches on a concrete crypt containing ROCK 107’s evening DJ “The Prospector.” Prospector was to remain “entombed” for 48 hours as part of a “bury” hunger promotion at Grand Central Station, Route 6 in Dickson City. As part of the effort, the station hoped to collect up to a ton of non-perishable food in support of the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual food drive. Times-Shamrock Archives

: Phil Kresge of the Pennsylvania Concrete Promotional Council puts the finishing touches on a concrete crypt containing ROCK 107’s evening DJ “The Prospector.” Prospector was to remain “entombed” for 48 hours as part of a “bury” hunger promotion at Grand Central Station, Route 6 in Dickson City. As part of the effort, the station hoped to collect up to a ton of non-perishable food in support of the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual food drive. Times-Shamrock Archives

: Prospector, from Rock 107, helps empty a truck full of food items in the parking lot of the Times building which were to be distributed to St. Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen in Wilkes-Barre

: Shamrock Communications employees, Paul “Thunder” Shaw (facing) hands boxes of food to Jim Manganiello to be distributed to St. Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen in Wilkes-Barre in 2003. Times-Shamrock Archives

: Rock 107 DJ DC Day. Times-Shamrock Archives

: Martin Sheen, seated left, and Paul Sorvino, right, discuss the merits of an an ablum with Rich Piombino, program director for Rock 107 on July 24, 1982. Sheen and Sorvino filled in as disc jockeys for two hours. The pair are in Scranton filming The Championship Season. Times-Tribune Archives

: WEZX Radio DJ Jay Daniels talking with the Rev. Mr. Billy C. Wirtz, right, during a live broadcast from the auditorium in the Scratnon Times Building on June 9, 1989. Times-Tribune Archives

: Rock 107 morning duo Jay Daniels and John Webster have plenty of surprises in store for their live radio broadcast from the WELJ Radio Theater on March 30, 1990. Times-Tribune Archives

: Rock 107 radio personality the Prospector (left) is driven up Jackson Street by Cal VanSant of the Shopper Chopper as a pantry raid is conducted on All Saints Academy in Scranton on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014. Rock 107 and Gerrity’s Supermarkets partnered in the pantry raids around business and Gerrity’s Supermarkets. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff PHotographer

: Rock 107’s The Prospector stands high above Business Route 6 in Dickson City raising funds and awarness for Hurricane Katrina victims in 2005, when the radio station set out to raise $10,700 for the Red Cross. Times-Shamrock Archives

: “People talk about giving until they are blue in the face. It’s time to do something,” says ROCK 107’s “The Prospector” as he stands in a crane high above Rt. 6 in Dickson City raising funds and awarness about Hurricane Katrina victims. The radio station, owned by the Times-Tribune has set out to raise $10,700 for the Red Cross. Mr. Logan said, “It seems like a lofty goal but I think we can do it.” Times-Shamrock Archives

: Rock 107’s Prospector makes an announcement during the Wrap-up celebration for Rock 107 and Gerrity’s Supermarkets Prospector’s Pantry Raid! in Scranton on Friday, Nov 20, 2015. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

: At left, members of the Rock 107 WEZX-FM staff hold a Cabbage Patch Kids doll during a four-hour, on-air auction Dec. 23, 1983, which netted $500 for the Scranton Progressive Center and Project Hope. Pictured are Kim Matthews, Shawn Waters and Don Hallett. TIMES-TRIBUNE ARCHIVES

: John Webster, left, and Jay Daniels during the Daniels & Webster show on location at Wayne’s World on Memorial Highway in Dallas, Wednesday, September 17, 2008. Times-Shamrock Archives

: Rock band Great White plays a concert at ROCK 107’s auditorium celebrating the radio’s 32 years broadcasting rock music. Times-Shamrock Archives

: Rock band Great White plays a concert at ROCK 107’s auditorium celebrating the radio’s 32 years broadcasting rock music. Times-Shamrock Archives

: Mark Kendall, founding member of Great White, sings in the Rock 107 auditorium in the Scranton Times building Friday. The band also appears at Mohegan Sunat Pocono Downs Friday night with the band Slaughter. Times-Shamrock Archives

: Rock 107’s the Prospector introduces Great White, who plays a concert at ROCK 107’s auditorium celebrating the radio’s 32 years broadcasting rock music. Times-Shamrock Archives

: Rock 107 DJ Prospector, center, chats with EMR Paintball Park employees Jacob and Jordan Hemenway at PNC Field for a fund raiser for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkenson’s Research. Patrons are able to shoot paintballs at Prospector who said., My mom has parkinson’s so it’s something that touches home for me everyday.” Times-Shamrock Archives

: Lita Ford speaks to the audience as she plays in the ROCK 107 studio Thursday, March 28, 2013 prior to her performance at the birthday bash at the Woodlands. Times-Tribune Archives

: Rock 107’s Mad Dog catches up on his reading. Times-Shamrock Archives

: Tesla entertains an intimate crowd in the Rock 107 auditorium during a live radio concert Sunday afternoon in 2001. Times-Shamrock Archives

: Tesla lead singer Jeff Kieth entertains an intimate crowd in the Rock 107 auditorium during a live radio concert Sunday afternoon in 2001. Times-Shamrock Archives

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Out&About at The Play that Goes Wrong

by Emma Black | Feb 18, 2020 | Featured, Photo Blog | 0 Comments

The Broadway Theatre League recently presented “The Play that Goes Wrong” at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple. The performances spanned over three days, Feb. 14-16.

Emma Black / Staff Photographer

: Cheryl and Michael Friedman of Scranton

: Michelle Thomas, left, and Stephanie Matthews, both of Tunkhannock

: Autumn and Lou O’Boyle of Tunkhannock

: Rob Furcan and Lisa Delhauer, both of Scranton

: Danielle Beahan of Scranton, left, and Barbara Wozniak of Moosic

: Matthew and Deirdre Navin of Edwardsville

: From left: Sue Gannis of Wapwallopen and Stacey and Andy Sherman of Mountain Top

: Mike Pidgeon, left, and Paul Pidgeon of Jermyn

: Kerry and Eric Briggs of Catawissa

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Photo gallery: Opening day at Mohegan Sun Pocono

by Staff | Feb 18, 2020 | Photo Blog, Sports | 0 Comments

Fifty five years ago, on July 15, 1965 to be precise, standard-bred trotters and pacers stepped for the first time onto the 5/8th mile red clay racing oval at Pocono Downs in Plains Twp., cheered by a crowd of thousands in the new grandstand and clubhouse, and harness racing history was made in Northeast Pa.

In the ensuing five decades, the sport, and the race track which hosts it here in the Wyoming Valley, has undergone many changes. Now known as The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono, the harness track is part of a much larger casino and entertainment complex.

The 55th season for harness racing at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono got underway Saturday, Feb. 8, more than one month earlier than the traditional March opener of previous years.

Access NEPA was there for the opening weekend, from the backstretch paddocks to the starting gate, to give readers an inside look at the early opener for the region’s premier harness track.

Racing starts at 5 p.m. weekends through this month. Starting in March, 4 p.m. cards will also be offered each Monday, and weekend racing shifts to 7 p.m. Tuesday cards at 4 begin in April. A full four-day race schedule will continue through the summer months.

: SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Driver Geo Napolitano, Jr. warms up his horse, Mr. Big Load, on opening night of harness racing at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono Saturday, Feb. 8.

: SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Snow falls on a horse named Mr. Big Load as he walks onto the track to warm up during the opening night of harness racing at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono Saturday, Feb. 8.

: SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Groom Julianna Edwards of Pittston prepares Brookdale Fletcher for racing in the paddock of The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono on the opening night of harness racing Saturday, Feb. 8.

: SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
The eighth race begins during the opening night of the harness racing at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Plains Twp. Saturday, Feb. 8.

: SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Driver Cory Stratton directs a horse named Bettor Spirtis N to the paddock after warming up on the track at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Plains Twp. Saturday, Feb. 8.

: SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Employees work in the television control room during the opening night of harness racing at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Plains Twp. Saturday, Feb. 8.

: SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
A horse is prepared for racing at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono during the Feb. 8 opener.

: SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Trainer and groom Antonia Storer of Dallas prepares a horse for competition during the opening of night of harness racing in the paddock of The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Plains Twp. Saturday, Feb. 8.

Photo Gallery – Total Abstinence Parade

by Brian Fulton | Feb 17, 2020 | Pages from the Past, Photo Blog | 0 Comments

Thousands filled the sidewalks of downtown and West Scranton to witness a parade organized by the Catholic Total Abstinence Union on Oct. 9, 1915.

In addition to marching bands, horses, automobiles and demonstrations from people of the Catholic faith from Scranton and surrounding areas, thousands of men from around the region who were proud of their sobriety participated in the parade.

Members of the Father Whitty Group of North Scranton marched in the Catholic Total Abstience Parade that took place in Scranton on Oct. 9, 1915. Times-Tribune Archives

Participants in the Catholic Total Abstience Parade that took place in Scranton on Oct. 9, 1915. Top image were members of the Ladies’ Auxillary of St. Paul’s Pioneer Corps, bottom image is of Father McManus’ Cadets of Green Ridge. Times-Tribune Archives

The parade began at Wyoming Avenue, then turned onto Spruce Street and up to Jefferson Avenue. From Jefferson, the marchers continued onto Lackawanna Avenue, walked all the way to North Main Avenue and continued on to St. Ann’s Monastery.

Members of St. Rose’s Cadets of Carbondale were awarded a prize for being the largest cadet society to participate in the Catholic Total Abstience Parade that took place in Scranton on Oct. 9, 1915. Times-Tribune Archives

Members of the YMTAB of Dunmore participated in the Catholic Total Abstience Parade that took place in Scranton on Oct. 9, 1915. Times-Tribune Archives

Catholic Total Abstinence Union roots in Scranton date back to October 1886 when the movement’s founder, the Rev. Theobald Mathew, conducted a parade and picnic to help support the parish of the Cathedral of St. Peter.

Members of the St. James’ Society of James held the honor position in the Catholic Total Abstience Parade that took place in Scranton on Oct. 9, 1915. Times-Tribune Archives

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Out&About at First Friday February

by Emma Black | Feb 12, 2020 | Photo Blog | 0 Comments

: Black Scranton Project Board member Travis Prince and founder Glynis Johns embrace after speaking to the public at the AFA Gallery about the Black History Month art exhibition.

: Kyle Goerlitz of Scranton listens to live music by Riley Loftus at the Scranton Public Market during First Friday.

: Riley Loftus plays music at the Scranton Public Market during First Friday.

: Scranton native Riley Loftus plays music at the Scranton Public Market during First Friday.

: Carol Palmer of Downingtown, left, and Janice Kraser of Scranton

: Author Billy Kraser of Scranton signs a copy of his book, “The FBI Adventures of Will Chair,” at the Library Express Bookstore in the Marketplace at Steamtown.

: Author Billy Kraser of Scranton video chats with Jess “JTP” Palmer of downingtown, the illustrator of his book, who was unable to attend the book signing.

: Josh Finkelstein of Philadelphia, left, and Russ Huntley of Lords Valley

: From left: Jill and Jack Swerise of Stroudsburg and Nancy Ray Taylor of Hemlock Farms

: Mike Szustak of Kingston and Jess Hargreaves of Wilkes-Barre

: People admire artwork during the AFA Gallery’s Black History Month Exhibition 2020 – presented by The Black Scranton Project.

: Alex Lotorto and Elizabeth Glunt, both of Scranton

: Kerri Homerick of Scranton views art in the Black Scranton Project’s Black History Month Exhibition at the AFA Gallery.

: From left: Joe Kluck of Simpson, Travis Prince of Wilkes-Barre and James Penedos of Hop Bottom

: Joe Kluck, left, and James Penedos chat at the Black History Month exhibition at the AFA Gallery.

: Destiny Hart, left, and HW Yorkonis, both of Avoca

: Featured artist, Travis Prince of Wilkes-Barre reads on his cell phone in front of a self-portrait.

: Black Scranton Project founder Glynis Johns, and board member Travis Prince speak to the crowd at the AFA Gallery.

: Black Scranton Project founder Glynis Johns speaks to the crowd at the AFA Gallery during a Black History Month exhibit.

: The crowd at the AFA Gallery applauds at the conclusion of a presentation by Black Scranton Project founder, Glynis Johns.

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Out&About at Carve 4 Cancer at Montage Mountain

by Emma Black | Feb 10, 2020 | Featured, Photo Blog | 0 Comments

The Carve 4 Cancer Winter Sports and Music Festival took place at Montage Mountain on Feb. 8. The charity event featured a lineup of bands and musicians throughout the day on two stages.

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Emma Black / Staff Photographer

: Max, left, and Marc Gaudious of Howell, N.J.

: Kody Pasqualichio of Clarks Summit and Amanda Grippo of Philadelphia

: An artist spray paints a mural at Montage Mountain during Carve 4 Cancer Winter Sports and Music Festival, Saturday, Feb. 8.

: From left: Charles, Ava Grace and Melissa Evans of Mountain Top

: Allison and Billy Evans of Zionsville

: Tom and Setphanie Hummer of West Pittston

: From left: Amanda Zorzi of Philadelphia, Kristen Cortez of Philadelphia, Linda and Gracie Valenti of Moscow and Bridgette Kathryn McDonough of Philadelphia

: From left: Evan and Jacqueline Azzaro of Washington D.C., Ruth Azzaro of Howell, N.J. and Lauren Vermeulen of Scranton

: Members of the Keeler family, in front: Grace. in back, from left: Jack, Lynn and Paul of Clarks Summit

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Out&About at Rock 107 Cardboard Box Derby

by Emma Black | Feb 4, 2020 | Featured, Photo Blog | 0 Comments

Rock 107 and Montage Mountain recently hosted the annual Cardboard Box Derby. Prizes were awarded for Most people in the Sled to Cross the Finish Line, Most Creative / Best Concept Sled, Best Montage Mountain or Rock 107 Themed Sled and EPIC FAIL SLED. Cardboard, tape, glue and string were the only materials allowed in construction of each derby. There were 30 teams that participated.

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Emma Black / Staff Photographer

: From left: Miriam and Dave Clark of South Abington Township, Robin VanGorden of South Abington Township, Jennifer Gallagher of Dunmore and Jeff VanGorden and Syemeon Clark, both of South Abington Township.

: From left: Amanda Degilio of Clarks Summit, Gina Guse of Random Township, Josh Guse of Ransom Township and Jackie Mueller of Damascus

: Leah Lacoe of Clarks Summit, left, and Steve Stout of Peckville

: Team members from Crash Test Dummies pose for a photo.

: From left: Dominick and Phil Scalist, both of Old Forge, Frank Caputo of Moscow and Rick Ubaldini of Olyphant

: Team members from Hellstead Manor pose for a photo.

: Cadence, left, and Lizzy Lusk, both of Hallstead

: Michelle and Eric Lusk of Hallstead

: From left: Cindy Decker, Karen Rolka and Tracy Wescott, all of Dalton, in their derby that would attempt to carry 17 people down the mountain.

: From left: Cindy Decker, Karen Rolka and Tracy Wescott, all of Dalton

: From left: Fred Willaver of Sweet Valley, Penny Willauer of Goldsboro, Ron Willauer of Scranton, Patricia Glemser of Sweet Valley, Mark Mikolaichik of Sweet Valley and Hank Willauer of Larksville.

: Members of Team Stephenson, from left: Charles Estock of Wilkes-Barre Township, Mike Ostrowski of Acova, Cathy Keen of Wilkes-Barre Township and Dave Donati of Dupont.

: From left: Charles Estock of Wilkes-Barre Township, Mike Ostrowski of Acova, Cathy Keen of Wilkes-Barre Township and Dave Donati of Dupont

: Grace Kania of Pittston, left, and Nicole Patterson of Kingston prepare their derby.

: From left, first row: Amy Youshock of Archbald, Nicole Moore of Blakely and Chris Escott of Eynon. Second row: Emmanuel Morales of Scranton, Erin Sheridan of Carbondale, Jennifer Solomon of Eynon and Carrie Sheridan of Carbondale

: Team The Fun & Fabulous Mother Cluckin’ Krewe travels down the slope with 17 people on board.

: Team members from Holy Ship!, from left: Nicole Patterson of Kingston, Neal Diaz of Mountain Top and Mike Heffron of Scranton lead their derby down the mountain.