Mark Guydish

Wilkes-Barre, PA News, Obituaries, Classifieds, and Sports

<p>LEHMAN TWP. — It took two votes at Monday’s monthly meeting, but the eight current members of the Lake-Lehman School Board picked Jean Sayre to fill the seat vacated with the resignation of Alfred DeAngelis last month.</p>

<p>WRIGHT TWP. — Some wrapped themselves in blankets, others gladly cuddled young goats in their laps to share a little body warmth. Many just joined in any of the numerous physical activities available, from a row of inflatable skill challenge structures (Ax tossing with a Velcro axe, basket shooting, and a squishy variation of wall climbing) to flying discs (“Frisbee” is proprietary), football, and a surreal round of baseball where the bat didn’t quite crack when hitting a — volleyball? Well, at least it’s an easier target.</p>

Wilkes-Barre, PA News, Obituaries, Classifieds, and Sports

<p>WILKES-BARRE — Ask the president of any college or university about what’s new and the answer likely will shatter the old notion of academicians isolated from the real world in ivory towers.</p>

Wilkes-Barre, PA News, Obituaries, Classifieds, and Sports

Wilkes-Barre, PA News, Obituaries, Classifieds, and Sports

<p>If you’re planning a cookout July 4, consider three options I tried for Memorial Day when my brothers Joe from Palo Alto California, Jay from York PA and Ray from my old homestead in West Hazleton came to our Wilkes-Barre back yard for a grand old grill-fest, joined by next-door neighbor Charlie and neighbor-a-few-doors-down the street Roger. The Weber and I worked overtime but it was definitely worth it, especially when Jay gave it all his highest praise.</p>

<p>Is there such a thing as a “dangerous” mashed potato? Well, after a fashion.</p>

<p>Longtime readers might remember my very first Test Kitchen article (started in the no-feature-news days of early COVID-19 shutdowns). It was a <a href="https://www.timesleader.com/features/777224/bam-comfort-food-in-uncomfortable-times" target="_blank">shepherd’s pie</a> recipe by Emeril Lagasse, a favorite before this series began and still a dish we enjoy periodically (especially when MT’s mom requests it, love you Mamma Marion!). But it is a fair amount of work.</p>