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OLD FORGE

October 11

Soccer team to help in fight against breast cancer

Rick Notari Dispatch staff

The soccer team will help the fight against breast cancer with the help of some local sponsors on Oct. 15. Proceeds from the sale of “Pink Ribbon” t-shirts, funds from the soccer concession stand, and any monetary donations collected at the game will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Co-sponsor Delta Medix will match the funds raised up to $1,000.

To purchase a Pink Ribbon T-Shirt or to make a donation, contact Laurie Argonish at 498-4429.

Devilettes Sought

The Old Forge High School “Miss Devilettes” throughout the years will be honored on October 16 at halftime of the Old Forge Homecoming Football against Carbondale Area. All former “Miss Devilettes” are invited to participate. Those planning to attend are asked to call the OFHS main office at 457-6721 for more information.

Diamond Devils

The Diamond Devils Softball Club, in conjunction with the Old Forge varsity baseball, softball and golf teams will host the Old Forge Open today at Pine Hills Golf Club in Taylor. The tournament is captain-and-crew format with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m.

Cost of the tournament is $90 per person or $360 per foursome, and includes dinner, prizes, scats and a tournament hoodie. Dinner will follow at St. George’s Church Hall. All proceeds will benefit the baseball, softball and golf programs.

For information on sponsoring a hole or to register to golf, please contact Rich Beviglia at 335-3355; Pat Revello at 430-1113; or Joe DeStefano at 499-4482 by October 8.

Oldest Grads

The Old Forge School District is seeking the oldest living graduates of Old Forge High to take part in Homecoming Festivities on October 16 when the Blue Devils host Carbondale. Graduates will be honored during pre-game ceremonies.

Alumni are asked to contact Athletic Director Debbie Pepsin at 457-6721 if interested in participating.

Park Closes at 7

The Miles Street Community Park will close at 7 p.m., effective immediately, for the remainder of the season. Borough council decided to make the change due to recent vandalism. All borough parks will close for the winter on October 29.

Tax Rebates

The Old Forge Community Action Committee expects demand for this year’s borough real estate tax rebates to help the program surpass $200,000 in rebates issued since 2005.

Applications will be accepted through October 30.

The program will offer Old Forge Borough real estate tax rebates of up to $100 to owner-occupants of Old Forge homes. The homeowner-occupants must be 55 years old or older to qualify.

OFCAC’s 2008 rebate program issued more than $60,000 in rebates to more than 600 Old Forge owner-occupants. The program processed more than $40,000 in 2007 and 2006 and $10,000 in rebates in its first year, 2005. Residents can mail copies of their driver’s license, blue “2009 Old Forge Boro” tax bill, and phone number to the committee at PO Box 274, Taylor 18517. Committee members will accept application information in-person on October 19 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the senior citizens center on the lower level of the Old Forge Borough Building. The rebates will take four to six weeks to process. Applications received after October 30 will not be accepted.

Rec Board Meeting

Old Forge Borough Recreation Board will meet November 4 at 7 p.m. at the Old Forge Community Park.

Polenta Dinner

The Old Forge Knight of Columbus will host its annual pasta and polenta on the board dinner today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church. Cost of the dinner is $8 for adults and $4 for children.

PTA Meeting

The Old Forge Elementary PTA will meet on Oct. 19 at p.m. in the elementary cafeteria. The PTA meets the third Monday of every month. For more information, contact PTA President Amanda Schuback at 451-3560