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It’s here! The event 1983. bigger crowds to year. the event. eant at 1 p.m. Saturday. of the summer is upon The Pittston downtown. Each year, the festival The Poets, which has Britney Cheskiewicz, A festival of old and new traditions By Jimmy Fisher | [email protected] us, something many Tomato Festival This year’s sees as many as 50,000 a huge following, has the 2017 Tomato Festival throughout Greater Committee, con- Grand Marshall visitors taking in great played on Sunday after- Queen, has done an out- ITTSTON — After more Pittston have looked sisting of 40 to 50 will be retired city food and listening to noon in years past but standing job representing forward to for the past people and dozens worker Sam Val- locally talented musi- is scheduled to perform Great Pittston over the than 30 years, the Pittston 35 years. The Pittston of volunteers who enti. What a great cians. from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sat- last year, but it’s time to Tomato Festival begins put the event My Corner, honor for him. Such bands as Fab 3, urday. Seats go fast for hand over the crown to Tomato Festival has taken on Thursday, Aug. 16 and together, is ready Your Corner For the past two Windfall, Old Friends, The Poets. the 2018 pageant schol- P runs through Sunday, as the event is Tony years, a top or The Perazza Band, Sweet Don’t forget other arship recipient. a life of its own. Aug. 19. shaping up to be a Callaio third tier had been Pepper & the Long Hots, events on the schedule The Tomato Fights will From its original loca- from such outlets as the Local school districts great one. planned for the The Poets, Flaxy Morgan like the Little Mr. & take place at 1:30 p.m. tion on Kennedy Boule- Washington Post, the and colleges will begin This year, the Pittston Memorial and others will provide Miss Tomato Contest, Saturday, Aug. 18 at Coo- vard to its current spot in Library of Congress, the 2018 school year Second Friday Art Walk Library grounds, but this year’s entertain- the Tomato Queen per’s Waterfront parking the Upper Tomato Festi- Parade Magazine, and shortly but, before that will be incorporated that won’t happen this ment. Scholarship Pageant, lot. Space is limited to val Lot on Main Street, Travel Publications.” happens, end-of-summer into the Tomato Fest year. An amphitheater A special entertainer Tomato Fights, Farmers 150 tomato hurlers, so the event draws tens of Freshening up the activities go out with where art vendors will scheduled to be built at has been added to this Market, Sauce Wars, get there early. Partici- thousands of spectators, festival every year can a bang as our area cel- line Main Street Thurs- that location is underway year’s schedule. Record- Tomato Contest (largest, pants must be 15 years of food testers and tomato be a challenge, but the ebrates the red, ripe day and Friday, adding so it won’t be possible to ing artist and West Wyo- smallest, ugliest, perfect age or older. fighters to the down- committee pulled another tomato born from an idea excitement to the festival use that area; hopefully, ming native Bill Kelly, tomato) and more. Catch the Little Mister town. rabbit out of the hat by by the late Val D’Elia in that promises to bring that may happen next formerly of The Buoys, Once again, Miles for and Little Miss Tomato This year marks the teaming up with the Sec- Jerry-Kelly, and Dakota Michael will benefit from Contest at 11 a.m. Sun- event’s 35th year, and ond Friday Art Walk. fame, will thrill fans in the proceeds of the 5K day. Contestants are Tomato Festival Com- “We’re always looking a rare appearance. Bill run and fun walk at 10 asked to be at the band- mittee Chairperson Lori to include art in every- will travel from his home a.m. Saturday. Roads and shell by 10:30 a.m. Nocito appreciates how thing that we do,” Nocito in Nashville to play a bridges will be closed at Mayor Michael Lom- much it’s grown. said. “From the tomato storytellers set from 7:45 9:30 a.m. bardo, Jim Zarra and “The festival started sculpture, to the wire to 8:45 p.m. Saturday fol- The parade will begin Lori Nocito, along Sarah with humble beginnings sculptures to the tomato lowed by Flaxy Morgan promptly at 10:30 a.m. Donahue and other com- and, year after year, it to close out the night. with all parade partici- mittee members and continues to grow and mural. We love public art Saturday nights have pants asked to line up by volunteers, have worked get better,” she said. “We and artists.” always been special at 9:30 a.m. FOX-56 will hard to bring the best appreciate the national Artists and vendors will be along Main Street the Tomato Festival. broadcast the parade festival to northeast PA. recognition we received Sunday Dispatch file photo Every night is busy but again this year. If you’re not much of throughout the years See FESTIVAL | 5 Kira McCoy, of Duryea, particpates in last year’s Tomato Festival Parade. Saturday is a night where Get your seats early a foodie, no worries, it seems like everyone in for the Tomato Festival CONGRATULATIONS Greater Pittston attends Queen Scholarship Pag- See CALLAio | 7 TO THE PITTSTON TOMATO FESTIVAL WAY TO GROW ON ANOTHER GREAT YEAR! PITTSTON TOMATO FESTIVAL! 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2018 Pittston Tomato Festival Committee CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PITTSTON TOMATO FESTIVAL! Members of the 2018 Pittston Tomato Festival Committee are, from left, first row, Ben Tielle, Joan McFadden, 2017 Tomato Festival Queen Parrish Limousines Britney Cheskiewicz, Pittston, PA Lee Bantell, Rosie Fasciana, Lori Nocito, Pittston City Mayor (570) 655-3737 / (570) 654-3681 Michael Lombardo. Second row, Girard Mecadon, Remington Limousine Service For All Occasions Sweeney, James Deice, Weddings * Proms Judy Deice, Ginger Murphy, Joleen Lazecki, Sporting Events Mary Kroptavich, Bob Price, Sheri Petrikonis, Theresa New York Shows * Airports * Dinners Colella, Clairellen Hopple, Jeanie Bantell, Casino Trips * Corporate Functions Blaise Alan Dente, Tom Sewatsky, Judy Greenwald, Tom Luxury Buses, Stretch Hummers, Wysokinski Jr., James Zarra. Third row, Brett and Lincoln Stretch Towncars Withjack, Mary Kuna. www.parrishlimos.com Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch PUC#A-22037 MC168096 US DOT 425100 80898056 Entertainment schedule set for 2018 Tomato Festival Congratulations Pittston Tomato Festival 35 THURSDAY Kennedy Blvd. 5 p.m. — Festival opens 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. — Phyllis 6 p.m. — Opening ceremony Hopkins Electric Trio 6:30 to 7 p.m. — Windfall 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. — Fuzzy 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. — Fab 3 Park Band 8:45 to 10:15 p.m. — Old 5:30 to 7 p.m. — The Poets Friends 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. — Billy Kelly Story Tellers (Buoys/ FRIDAY Jerry-Kelly/Dakota) 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. — The 9 to 11 p.m. — Flaxy Morgan Music Room 7 to 8:15 p.m. — The SUNDAY Sperazza Band 10:45 a.m. to noon — Little 9 to 11 p.m. — Sweet Pepper Miss and Little Mr.Tomato & The Long Hots Contest Bill Tarutis file photo | For Sunday Dispatch 1 to 1:30 p.m. — Perfect SATURDAY Liz Vanesko performs with Sweet Pepper & the Long Hots at St. Harmony Center for the (Streets are blocked for the Barbara parish bazaar in 2014. Sweet Pepper & the Long Hots will Arts race and parade at 9:30 play from 9 to 11 p.m. p.m. Friday, Aug. 17 at the Tomato Festival. 2 to 2:45 p.m. — Danny

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By Jimmy Fisher Pittston YMCA, Main Street. [email protected] The run course is relatively flat with moderate hills. A 5K loop around the Pittston City’s Main Street has a perimeter of Pittston includes run- knack for hosting some of the area’s ning over the Water Street and Fort best run/walks, and Miles for Michael Jenkins bridges. Streets will be traffic is no exception. controlled and miles will be marked. The 20th Annual Miles for Michael/ The course begins just north of William Pittston Tomato Festival 5K run will and North Main streets and ends at be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 the Tomato Festival grounds on South in downtown Pittston. The run is 3.1 Main Street. miles, but if you’re not a runner, don’t The Scranton Running Company will worry. A Fun Walk that will accompany return to help track the results of all the 5K through the streets of down- runners. town will be 1.5 miles and won’t take Chris McCabe, of Wyoming, was the on any hills. first place overall finisher last year with The event benefits Miles for Michael, a time of 16:21 while Scranton’s Caitlin a local non-profit organization that Gaughan was the first female finisher helps families battling cancer. Registra- Sunday Dispatch file photos Chris McCabe finishes the Miles for Michael 5K Run for the male division before the 2017 Pittston tion begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Greater See 5K | 12 Tomato Festival.

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5K MILES FOR MICHAEL The Miles for Michael non-profit organization is a way Fun tomato facts From page 11 for family and friends to honor the late Michael Joyce, a resident of Duryea, who passed away in 2006 at the age Staff reports with a time of 19:03. of 43. Michael was president of Joyce Financial Group (such as medjool dates, de-pitted) From each application, $4 and well-known across the region for his loving ways. The and throw the ingredients into a food will be donated to the Miles for thousand-plus friends who attended his memorial service In advance of the Pittston Tomato processor. Adjust seasonings to taste. Michael Fund. Last year, the run are a testament that his life was spent helping others. He Festival this week, here are some fun Makes a great meal for hot days on brought in $2,500 for the charity. never turned away anyone who went to him for help. facts about tomatoes: shredded zucchini or cold pasta. Runners will have full use of the It was that selflessness that led to the formation of the • The word is pronounced “toe- • A Bloody Mary (tomato juice, first Miles for Michael event held Saturday, June 17, 2006. MAY-toe.” YMCA facilities on the day of the vodka, salt, pepper, Tobasco sauce, Throughout his 14-month battle with head and neck • Fruit or vegetable? Botanically race. T-shirts will be given to the Worcestershire sauce) helps cure hang- cancer, Michael never asked anything for himself, but speaking, a fruit. Horticulturally (and first 150 entrants of the race and overs. The tomato juice is full of vita- asked his friends to provide support to other families who legally), a vegetable. In 1893, the U.S. to the first 25 walkers to register. might not be as capable of handling the financial burdens Supreme Court legally classified the mins and the vodka, well, it helps ween Trophies will be awarded to of long-distance treatments. Although the original goal your body off the alcohol. of the Miles for Michael Event was $10,000, more than tomato as a vegetable because it is the top three male and female used as one. • Drinking tomato juice, and bathing runners. A split time will be pro- $100,000 was raised. A large portion was given to the American Cancer • Cold or room temperature? Never in it, has been advocated for skin disor- vided at one mile with a water Sunday Dispatch file photos Society Wyoming Valley Unit for cancer research and refrigerate. Picking tomatoes right off ders such as eczema. But using tomato station at the two-mile mark. An Runners begin the Miles for Michael 5K Run before the 2017 Pittston Tomato Festival. $50,000 went toward establishing a permanent fund the vine and shoving them into a refrig- juice after being sprayed by a skunk is awards ceremony will be held on within The Luzerne Foundation. erator kills the aromas and flavors. an old wives’ tale. The best remedy is the Tomato Festival grounds fol- Addressing the needs of cancer patients and their • Red and soft to the touch means to neutralize the odor by using a solu- lowing the race. Medals will be and 60 and older. topher Columbus statue, finishing families, this fund provides support for unexpected ripe. A tomato shouldn’t be picked tion of hydrogen peroxide on humans expenses such as travel, lodging, food, gas and tolls that awarded to first-place winners in The walk will begin from the at the Tomato Festival grounds. until it is completely red, unless fried and animals and bleach for everything the following age categories: 14 same location as the run, will Participants interested in regis- help families to remain with loved ones during treatment and recovery. green tomatoes are on the menu. The else. Sunday Dispatch file photo head over the bridges and up tering online may visit runsignup. and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, touch test is the best way to check for • Tomatoes were the original pin Pittston Tomato Festival parade grand marshal Tom Sewatsky, right, accepts a gift from former Mayor 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-59 Kennedy Boulevard to the Chris- com/pittstontomatofest. ripeness. If it’s hard and the skin is cushion. Did you ever wonder why Mike Lombardo during the opening ceremony of the 2015 Pittston Tomato Festival. stretched, leave it on the vine. It should there are so many tomato pin cushions th be firm with a little give. out there? Apparently, they were pretty OUR CITY IS PROUD TO HOST THE 35 ANNUAL • If you make a habit of eating handy when it came to sewing, a prac- tomatoes in the form of sauce, ketchup tice now outdated. or tomato paste, you can reduce your • The best way to ripen tomatoes is chances of getting cancer. In fact, men to put them next to apples or bananas. can reduce the risk for developing pros- Apples and bananas give off ethylene tate cancer by up to 43 percent. gases which speeds up the ripening • Tomatoes do not have to be cooked process. to make tomato sauce. Raw or living • Tomato leaves are poisonous. tomato sauce is delicious and can be made with almost the same recipe Reach the Sunday Dispatch newsroom at 570-655- as cooked sauce. Just add sweetener 1418 or by email at [email protected].

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PAGE 14 TOMATO FESTIVAL SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 2018 SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 2018 TOMATO FESTIVAL PAGE 15 WYOMING AREA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Little Miss and Mister Tomato to be named Aug. 19 Staff reports are asked to wear some- Checks should be made ed to Donahue via email thing they would wear payable to the Pittston at sarahelizabeth0730@ Congratulates Pittston Tomato Festival for Another Successful Year! Youngsters hail- to a day at the Tomato Tomato Festival, Inc. gmail.com or Noone via ing from Pittston and Festival. Deadline for entries is email at AngelPA5@aol. beyond are invited to One winner will be Aug. 14. com. compete to be crowned chosen in each category Chairpersons for the Little Miss and Little with one runner-up. event are Sarah Donahue Reach the Sunday Dispatch If you are looking for a school for your Mister Tomato Contest newsroom at 570-655-1418 or Entry fee is $5 and and Angel Noone. Ques- email [email protected] beginning at 11 a.m. prizes will be awarded. tions should be forward- Sunday, Aug. 19. student, consider Wyoming Area Catholic All contestants are asked to be at the festival Congratulations School in Exeter. Pre- K through 8th grade. bandshell by 10:30 a.m. The first category, tomato Festival “Little Miss Pittston on Your 35th Year Tomato,” is open to girls We are still enrolling and now is the time to come ages 2 to 6 years old. The second category, “Little DILEO’S SERVICE CENTER in and check out our school. Tuition Assistance Mister Pittston Tomato,” DOMESTIC • FOREIGN AUTO SPECIALIST • MAJOR — MINOR REPAIRS is open to boys ages 2 to A.S.E. CERTIFIED MASTER MECHANIC • STATE INSPECTION is available. Call the office for a tour and like 6 years old. AIR CONDITIONING & RADIATOR SERVICE Bill Tarutis file photo | For Sunday Dispatch The categories will be 100% TRANSMISSION FLUID FLUSH us on Facebook. We offer small class sizes, Four-year-old Anna Alba, of Pittston, left, and Abel Krawczuk, 4, of judged with 50 points for Pittston Township pose for photos after winning the 2017 Little Miss and Mister Pittston Tomato titles at the Pittston Tomato beauty and 50 points for 440 Wyoming Avenue, 570-693-0467

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PAGE 16 TOMATO FESTIVAL SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 2018 SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 2018 TOMATO FESTIVAL PAGE 17 Pittston tomato and its festival have quite a history The tomato — from witchcraft to world-class By Judy Minsavage were not technically Staff reports may use the money for other For Sunday Dispatch vegetables. In 1893, the educational purposes. case made its way to the Area girls who have always Participants are also invited The history of the Supreme Court which dreamed of being a queen will to ride in the parade at 10:30 tomato plant exhibits a have the chance to make their ruled that, since people a.m.; however, parade par- rather murky mixture dreams come true when they neither prepare nor eat ticipation is not required. of misconceptions and participate in the annual Toma- a tomato like fruit, it is a Participants must obtain a car roadblocks on its way to Queen Pageant. vegetable and should be and driver of their choice. Par- to becoming the fourth The pageant will be held at taxed as such. ticipants must create a sign for most consumed vegeta- 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 in the each side of the car which reads In botany, a fruit is Tomato Festival Lot. ble, or fruit, in the world. defined as having seeds “2018 Tomato Festival Queen Having evolved from a Girls between the ages of Finalist.” within its flesh, such as 14 and 19 will be scored on an South American prehis- apples, pears, cherries Applications are available at toric plant, nightshade, interview, stage performance the Pittston City Hall, 35 Broad and tomatoes. In agricul- and talent. The talent portion the tomato caught a bad ture, a vegetable is con- St. and the Greater Pittston rap due to the fact night- of the competition has a time Chamber of Commerce, Wil- sidered to be any part of shade plants were sus- limit of two minutes and may liam Street and Kennedy Bou- the plant we eat, so one pected of having hallu- include a commercial for the levard or by emailing Sarah can see the confusion. To cinogenic properties. In festival, a song and/or a dance. Donahue, pageant chairperson, this day, the debate con- the early 1500s, because The winner will receive a at [email protected] tinues as made evident of the nightshade con- $500 cash college scholarship of Angel Strelish-Noone, pagent with the tomato being nection, Europeans and the runner-up will receive a chairperson, at angelpa5@aol. named the state fruit Bill Tarutis file photo | For Sunday Dispatch suspected the tomato to $250 cash college scholarship. com. of both Tennessee and Britney Cheskiewicz, 16, of Wyoming, left, is crowned the 2017 Pittston Tomato Festival queen by 2016 Queen Destiny be an ingredient witches Those not attending college Deadline for entry is Aug. 14. Seville as first runner-up Sofia Costagliola, of Pittston, looks on. Ohio, but it is also New smeared on themselves Jersey’s state vegetable. and their broomsticks in order to become airborne In spite all the ups and and meet with the devil. downs in its journey, the Later in the 16th century, tomato is considered a as explorers continued superfood high in nutri- to transport the plant tion and health benefits. to Europe, the tomato Along with reducing cardiovascular disease, became accepted as an caused lead to leech Army. Livingston was born in years, Livingston’s home- ingredient in cooking. consuming tomatoes is into the food. Those In the 1880s, with the Reynoldsburg, Ohio in town of Reynoldsburg believed to reduce the The British thought who could not afford the invention of pizza in 1822 and always showed held a two-day Tomato the tomato beautiful damage done by smok- expensive dinnerware Naples, Italy, the toma- an interest in seeds Festival. The 2018 fes- ing, improve digestion, because of its bright red and ate the tomato off of to’s future was sealed. A and plants. In 1852, he tival has been cancelled prevent kidney and gall color, but refused to eat wooden plates seemed restauranteur wanted to purchased 70 acres of due to lack of volunteers. stones, strengthen the it because it resembled perfectly fine. create something special land and developed the Organizers are looking immune system and the wolf peach, which Back in America, the for Queen Margherita, A.W. Livingston Buckeye forward to resurrecting contains a miniscule tomato was being grown who was set to arrive in Seed Gardens. After two the festival in 2019. reduce the risk of blood amount of cyanide in its primarily in the south as the city. His idea was to decades, Livingston’s The argument of clots. Along with a pit and, when eaten in colonists from Europe create a food item that passion for trying to whether a tomato is a healthy diet, tomatoes quantity, makes people began settling along the would contain the red, improve the taste of the fruit or a vegetable was are also being studied in sick. Wealthy Europeans Atlantic coast and the white and green colors tomato came to fruition debated all the way to the reduction of breast, began enjoying tomatoes Mississippi River. But in in the Italian flag so he when he produced the the Supreme Court. Dur- prostate and other types served on their finest the north, tomatoes were set about making the red Paragon tomato. The ing the 1800s, the plant of cancer. pewter dinnerware. grown only as an orna- tomato sauce, topping it sweeter taste of the was classified a fruit in Best of all, tomatoes Some fell ill and died, mental plant under the with white Mozzarella Paragon made it more order to avoid taxation. enhance the flavor which propagated the name of Love Apple. The cheese and sprinkling the palatable. Livingston A Manhattan wholesaler, in cooking, whether belief the tomato was Civil War changed every- mixture with green basil. went on to develop more John Nix & Co., was chopped or in sauces. poisonous. It was later thing for the tomato. It wasn’t until Alexan- than 30 other varieties of charged a tariff on a ship- Cooking tomatoes boosts discovered plates made Because it grew quickly der Livingston improved tomatoes. The Livings- ment of Caribbean toma- the level of phytochemi- of pewter, when in con- and was conducive to the the taste of the tomato ton Seed Company still toes deemed vegetables. cals and enhances the tact with foods high in canning process, it was which enabled it to exists and is located in He refused to pay and nutritional value by acid like the tomato, used to feed the Union reach its full potential. Columbus, Ohio. For 45 sued, arguing tomatoes increasing lycopene. F18 F19

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SUNDAY’S EVENTS Parade 10:45 a.m. to noon — Little Miss and Little You say tomato, we say Pittston From page X# Mr.Tomato Contest bell, both from Pottsville, 1 to 1:30 p.m. — Perfect said this was their fourth Harmony Center for the Arts year attending the Toma- 2 to 3 p.m. — Picture Thousands gather for 34th annual Tomato Festival Parade to Festival. The couple Perfect donned custom-made 4 to 5:30 p.m. — The shirts to celebrate the Poets By Jimmy Fisher upcoming arrival of their 6:30 to 7 p.m. — [email protected] baby girl. Sidestreet Revisited: Hager’s shirt had a A Tribute to Big Gene PITTSTON — Emma picture of a tomato on Guarilia Rose Hadley had only the front, with the text 7:30 to 9 p.m. — Flaxy one thing on her mind “Future tomato fighter” Morgan when she attended the above it. 2017 Pittston Tomato They heard about the can’t miss it!’” Festival Parade — candy! festival through family Campbell was gear- The 3-year-old from friend, Lori Epler, from ing to participate in the Pittston jumped up and Little Gap, who said she Tomato Fights for the down with a huge smile heard of the festival 10 fourth time and said it’s and a lot of laughs, hop- years ago. his favorite part about ing for whatever sweet “I was just watching the event because, “Who treat she could get. the news and heard doesn’t love throwing a Sean McKeag | Sunday Dispatch Supporters of Paint Pittston Pink participate in a previous Tomato Festival Parade in downtown Pittston. Her mom, Stacey, said about it,” she said. “It tomato at someone?” this was her daughter’s sounded like fun and I’m With the 34th annual mittee is looking to make keep entertainment run- ing more events at the Reach Jimmy Fisher at 570- parade now in the books, 704-3972 or on Twitter @ third parade and her Italian and thought ‘I additions to the event to ning smoothly and add- fire department building. SD_JimmyFisher behavior was a normal Lombardo said the com- occurrence for the annual event. “She loves parades,” Stacey said. “Clearly, I don’t feed her a lot of candy which is why she’s so hyper right now.” Emma was one of thousands of people who came from near and far to attend the 34th annual Pittston Tomato Festival Parade, and the city’s main street was filled with red and green to emulate the tomato colors. Sean McKeag | Sunday Dispatch Tomato Festival Com- The 34th annual Pittston Tomato Festival Parade makes its way down Main Street. mittee member and then around northeast are rep- east regional office is For Cefalo, who cur- for what America should the artwork has brought former mayor Michael resented.” located on Main Street, rently resides in Miami, be. You look around and a lot of people to town Lombardo said the turn- Two well-known faces but this was his first Florida, that was only the they’re painting this, and I think that’s the big- out was about as big as in the parade that year time partaking in the second time he had been they’re fixing that, new gest change.” he had expected. were Honorary Grand annual parade and being to the Tomato Festival. business and new indus- Former and current “I think it’s been Marshal State Governor part of the festival. He He said the difference tries are coming to town. city residents weren’t the great,” he said. “The Tom Wolf and Grand felt great hospitality between this year and They’re bringing new only ones enjoying the parade is excellent and Marshal Jimmy Cefalo, a from city residents shak- his last time at the event jobs and new industries fun, as people with no I think we have another former Pittston Area ath- ing his hand and wel- is the change within the to town. If you would’ve ties to Greater Pittston good year in terms of lete and Miami Dolphins coming him. city. seen this town 30 years came to enjoy the fun. turnout. A bunch of dif- football player. “Every time I’ve been “The biggest change ago, it didn’t look like Alyssa Hager and her ferent businesses and Wolf is no stranger to here, everybody’s been is the town,” he said. this. Now, every store- boyfriend, Adam Camp- 80893958A 80899580 organizations from the Pittston, as his north- really nice,” he said. “This town is a postcard front is filled, it’s clean, See PARADE | 20 F22 F23

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DIVISION II Embroidery Factory Lineup Beginning at Winter Street Tyler Spurlin 2007 Corvette (on Main into Jenkins Twp.) Broadway on the Boulevard From page 23 Pittston Area School Board Subway Members (vehicles) Radio Pittston Area and Wyoming DIVISION V Area marching bands Swallow Street (adjacent to DIVISION I-A Wyoming Area and Pittston Sapphire Salon) South Main Street (adjacent Area cheerleaders Liberty Tax Service float - to Mini Mart) Pittston Kiwanis Club Lady Liberty Pittston City Fire Depart- Pittston Area Key Club Salvation Army ment and marching firemen Pittston Memorial Library All Star Tire Bureau of Forestry - Smokey Board/Friends of the Library Pittston Dental Center the Bear Jenkins Township Board of Racecar Driver Michael Miss Tomato Festival Queen Supervisors McGylnn with Dragster Sunday Dispatch file photos 2017 - Brittany Cheskiewicz West Pittston Borough offi- Northeast Military Club - Miss Tomato Festival Queen A group from Pawsitively Perfect Pet Salon waves to the crowd from a float cials during the 2016 Pittston Tomato Festival Parade. Army Jeeps Overflow Contestants 2018 Duryea Mayor Keith Moss DIVISION III DIVISION IV Little Miss Tomato 2017 All surrounding borough Winter Street (first and sec- Nafus Street to Vine Street DIVISION VI Little Mr. Tomato 2017 officials (pending) ond block) Jack Williams Tire Corner South Main Street Little Miss Pittston Lepre- Pittston Area Little League Master Athletic Elite Tom “Nitro” Simko - Arm on to Plank Street chaun - Mila Schuler Champions Care and Concern Ministries Wrestling Association Greater Pittston Ambulance Carmen Falcone - Northeast Landmark Community Bank All 4 Paws Toyota of Scranton and Rescue Association Military Club Army Jeeps Highway Federal Credit Scribbles and Scholars Cartridge World All other communities fire Sons of the American Union Pet Zone Rock Street Music trucks, ambulances and rescue Legion Squadron 585 Groove Train Sunday Dispatch Meals on Wheels squads Junior Patriots Ken Pollock Volvo Cars Information provided by Clairellen Hopple

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PAGE 26 TOMATO FESTIVAL SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 2018 SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 2018 TOMATO FESTIVAL PAGE 27 Canning tomatoes? Don’t sweat it By Andrea Weigl two or three times to 24 hours. have for beginners and The News & Observer help release air bubbles. experienced cooks will Wipe the jar’s rim with New crop of canning books find it useful, as well. I love canning but even a damp, clean cloth or • “The All New Ball • “Canning for a New I was intimidated by pre- paper towel. Book of Canning and Generation,” by Liana serving tomatoes. 3. Center lid on top of Preserving,” (Oxmoor Krissoff (Abrams, 2016): So earlier this month, jar. Place screwband on House, 2016): An update This is an updated and I bought 50 pounds of the jar. Twist screwband of the classic go-to can- expanded version of plum tomatoes at the until fingertip-tight. ning tome. All the reci- Lianna Krissoff’s 2010 farmers market to try to 4. Place jars back into pes are tested by food book, now with 250 reci- tackle my fears. canner, place lid on can- scientists for safety. (The pes. It tackles fruits and Mainly, I was daunted ner and bring water to a only other entity that vegetables by season and by the amount of work full rolling boil over high can make such a claim is is packed with inspir- involved. Canning is heat. Let jars process for the National Center for ing recipes for what to already a hot sweaty however long the recipe Home Food Preserva- do with your pantry of business with that huge states. Turn heat off, tion at the University of canned goods to get pot of boiling water remove lid and let jars Georgia.) The book cov- dinner and dessert on Bill Tarutis file photo | For Sunday Dispatch steaming up the kitchen. stand in the water for 5 ers water bath canning, the table. My favorite With tomatoes, it’s Harold Golomb stocks his tomato booth during a previous Pittston Tomato Festival. minutes. Then remove fermenting, pressure can- chapter is “Baked and worse because you have jars from canner. Let jars ning, freezing, dehydrat- Creamy Things to Put that take advantage of steamy. drop the fruit in boiling sit upright on a towel. ing and even curing and this method: a roasted I only have two pounds water for 30 seconds to Let cool, undisturbed, for smoking. It is a must- See CANNING | 28 1 minute to remove the tomato marinara sauce, of tomatoes left from that skin. That just increases a charred tomato, pep- 50-pound box. Imagine the sweatiness factor by per and onion salsa and what I could do if I got 10. And it’s not like you oil-packed slow-roasted some friends or family can get away with only tomatoes that can be involved? processing five pounds. stashed in the refrigera- With tomatoes, if you are tor. Basic water bath canning going to do all that work, Then I talked to instructions it’s better to can 10, 20 Domenica Marchetti, There are two steps to or 30 pounds. who has written a num- canning. First, you must So first, I checked in ber of Italian cookbooks sterilize the jars; then, with a couple experts and has a new one, you have to process them to find out if there are “Preserving Italy.” Her when filled. easier ways. advice: do as the Italians 1. To sterilize, wash Sarah Page is the culi- do. “When people do this jars, lids and screw bands nary marketing manager in Italy, the whole family in warm, soapy water. at Jarden Home Brands, gets involved. It becomes Rinse. Set aside. Place which makes the popular an event,” Marchetti rack in the bottom of the Ball canning jars. Jarden explained. The picking of canner. Place jars on top has recently updated its the tomatoes, the prepa- of rack. Fill canner with go-to canning cookbook, ration and the processing water until the jars are “The All New Ball Book is all done outside. covered by about 1 inch. 66 Main St., Dallas, PA of Canning and Preserv- While I didn’t rope my Bring water to a simmer. ing.” family into the task, I 2. Prepare recipe per Page’s take-home did lug my canning pot instructions. Remove advice: Roast the toma- into the yard to heat up jars from canner. Fill jars, toes instead of blanch- on a turkey fryer base. leaving either a 1/4-inch ing them. The skins With the canning pot or 1/2-inch head space, slip off easily and, Page outside and only roast- as the recipe dictates. notes, roasting helps ing, broiling and a little Insert a small spatula or concentrate the flavor. simmering happening in similar slender nonme- the kitchen, it barely got tallic object into the jar 80897990 I found several recipes 80894930 F28 F29

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Oven-roasted marinara 2 bay leaves discard skins and seeds. stand 5 minutes. Remove 2 small), peeled and jars and store. keep warm. for a delicious dinner. I 3 tablespoons extra- somewhat dried out, but Canning Roasting tomatoes and 2 teaspoons citric acid Place tomato puree and jars and cool. quartered Canning Yield: 5 pint jars. Cut a small “X” in the also use these as a top- virgin olive oil, plus more still soft and juicy, even a onions intensifies the or 1/2 cup bottled lemon caramelized onion in a Yield: 8 pints and 4 1 cup cider vinegar (5 bottom of each tomato. ping for bruschetta or to cover little caramelized, about From page 27 flavor, drawing out the juice large stainless steel or quart jars. percent acidity) From page 28 Bottled whole tomatoes Plunge the tomatoes, in crostini, as a sauce for 1/2 teaspoon fine sea 3 hours. Be sure to check inherent sweetness of Preheat oven to 375 enameled stock pot. Stir 1 tablespoon salt, or Bottling tomatoes batches if necessary, into grilled or sautéed fish, salt on them from time to Preserves On.” the skins and return only both. This is a versatile degrees. Cut tomatoes in wine and next five Charred tomato and chile more to taste only makes sense if you the boiling water and or as a flavor booster Freshly ground black time to make sure they • “Preserving Italy,” the charred bits to the base sauce that can be into halves or quarters, ingredients. Bring to a salsa 2 tablespoons sugar use good, ripe summer boil for 1 minute. Use a for soups and stews. pepper are cooking evenly and by Domenica Marchetti. bowl. In three batches, used on its own or as the as necessary, to create boil; reduce heat, and If you want to make it Preheat the broiler to tomatoes that are meaty large skimmer or slotted Because these tomatoes A few thyme sprigs are not developing any (Houghton Mifflin put all the broiled veg- starting point for other uniform size. Arrange simmer, uncovered, 15 hotter, use a hotter vari- high and set a rack about and flavorful. If you are a spoon to transfer them retain some juice, they and/or crushed fennel scorched spots. Rotate Harcourt, 2016): If you etables in a blender and sauce variations. From tomatoes in a single to 20 minutes or until ety of chile rather than 4 inches from the heating gardener, growing your to the bowl of ice water. won’t keep as long as seeds (optional) the pan if necessary for enjoy preserving food pulse until just coarsely “The All New Ball Book layer on large rimmed reduced to desired tex- adding more jalapeños, element. Line a rimmed own tomatoes is your Drain the tomatoes, then those dried completely Preheat the oven to even cooking. Let the and have a fondness for chopped; transfer to a of Canning and Preserv- baking sheets. Bake, in ture. Remove and discard lest the additional non- baking sheet with alumi- best bet. Otherwise, look peel and discard the in the sun or in the 275 degrees. roasted tomatoes cool Italian cuisine, this is the wide 6- to 8-quart pre- ing,” (Oxmoor House, batches, at 375 degrees bay leaves. Stir in citric acid ingredients push the num foil. for ripe, unblemished skins. oven. Store them in the Cut the tomatoes in completely. book for you. Italian food serving pan and add the 2016). for 45 minutes or until acid or lemon juice. pH too high for boiling- Working in batches, plum tomatoes at your Add 2 tablespoons refrigerator and be sure half lengthwise and Pack the tomatoes expert Domenica Mar- remaining ingredients. 20 pounds plum toma- tomatoes are very soft Ladle hot marinara water-bath canning. From put the tomatoes cut local farmers market. lemon juice to each jar. to keep them submerged arrange them on a large into a glass jar with a chetti walks beginners Bring to a boil and boil toes and beginning to brown. sauce into a hot jar, leav- “Canning for a New Gen- side down on the bak- Some markets now offer Pack the tomatoes tightly in olive oil to prolong rimmed baking sheet tight-fitting lid. Pour in and experienced canners for 5 minutes. 1 1/2 cups chopped Cool. ing 1/2-inch headspace. eration,” by Liana Kris- ing sheet and broil for San Marzano-style toma- into each jar, fitting in as their freshness. Adapted lined with parchment enough olive oil to cover alike through preserving Using a jar lifter, onion (about 2 medium) Spread onion on a Remove air bubbles. soff (Abrams, 2016). about 10 minutes, until toes, which are typically many as possible without from “Preserving Italy,” paper or aluminum foil. them and store in the in oil, vinegar and alco- remove the hot jars from Vegetable cooking separate large baking Wipe jar rim. Center lid 6 pounds plum toma- the skin is blistered and longer than plums with squishing them. Funnel by Domenica Marchetti. Drizzle the olive oil over refrigerator for up to 2 hol, as well as making the canning pot, care- spray sheet coated with cook- on jar. Apply band, and toes, halved lengthwise, black in places. Put the a point on the bottom. the puree into the jars, (Houghton Mifflin Har- the tomatoes and season months. As you use the sweet preserves, infused fully pouring the water 1 cup dry red or white ing spray. Bake at 375 adjust to fingertip-tight. cores cut out tomatoes in a large bowl They are the classic Ital- dividing it evenly, leaving court, 2016). Recipe tes- with the salt and a gener- tomatoes, top off those oils, vinegars and condi- from each one back into wine degrees for 20 minutes Place jar in boiling-water 8 ounces red jalapeño and set aside. Broil the ian tomato for sauce and 1/2-inch headspace. ter’s notes: I used cherry ous grinding of pepper. in the jar with oil to keep ments. She even tackles the pot, and place them 1 tablespoon salt or until onions are canner. Repeat until all chiles (about 10 small), chiles, garlic and onions canning. Recipe testing Screw the lids on tomatoes, but checked Scatter the thyme and them covered. fresh cheeses and simple upright on a folded 1 tablespoon dried golden brown, stirring jars are filled. stemmed and halved until blackened. When notes: If you aren’t as tightly and process for them after 2 1/2 hours in fennel seeds over the top, Yield: 1 pint. cured meats. Of course, towel. oregano occasionally. Process jars 40 min- lengthwise the tomatoes are cool forceful about packing 45 minutes in a boiling- the oven. if using. there’s a whole chapter Spoon the hot salsa 2 teaspoon black pep- Press tomatoes, in utes, adjusting for 2 ounces garlic (about enough to handle, pull off the tomatoes into the water bath. Remove the 2 1/2 pounds ripe Slow-roast the toma- Reach the Sunday Dispatch on tomatoes and sauce. into the jars, leaving 1/2- newsroom at 570-655-1418 or by per batches, through a food altitude. Turn off heat; 12 cloves), peeled jars, have some extra jars and set them upright Roma (plum) tomatoes, toes until partially col- inch headspace at the email at [email protected]. 6 garlic cloves, minced mill into a large bowl; remove lid, and let jars 1 pound onions (about See CANNING | 29 puree on hand. Our test on a clean kitchen towel. about 10 large lapsed, crinkled, and top. Use a damp paper produced six quart jars Let the jars cool to room towel to wipe the rims of and needed 2-3 extra temperature before stor- the jars, then put a flat cups of puree. Use wide- ing in a cool, dark place lid and ring on each jar, mouth jars. Adapted for up to 1 year. Refriger- Proud to be a part of the adjusting the ring so that from “Preserving Italy,” ate after opening and use it’s just finger-tight. Paint Pittston Pink by Domenica Marchetti. within 1 week. Return the jars to the 2018 Pittston Tomato Festival and (Houghton Mifflin Har- Yield: 4 quarts water in the canning pot, court, 2016). making sure the water 2018 Schedule of Events! 4-7 cups best-quality Oven roasted tomatoes in the Greater Pittston Community covers the jars by at least commercial tomato puree oil Saturday, September 22, 2018 Wednesday, October 3, 2018 1 inch. 8 pounds ripe plum Roasting tomatoes in • New! Paint Pittston Pink’s Rockin’ Roast at the F.M. Kirby Center • TBD Bring to a boil and • Please join us as we roast some of our favorite local celebrities! Our event tomatoes a slow (low-heat) oven will feature a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, music from the boil for 40 minutes to band HOOPLA and a ton of laughs and fun! Thursday, October 4, 2018 8-12 tablespoons fresh- deepens their flavor and process. Remove the jars • Tickets will be available via ticketmaster.com soon! • YOGA at The Sapphire Salon and Destination Spa ly squeezed or bottled enhances that delicious Roasters and Roastees will also be announced soon! to a folded towel and do in Pittston with Dr. Christine E. Kiesinger lemon juice savory quality known as not disturb for 12 hours. Friday, September 28, 2018 • Tickets are available for purchase via www.raceroster.com Bring a large stockpot umami. This technique After 1 hour, check that • Paint the Night Pink: 6:30pm gathering in Pittston’s Friday, October 5, 2018 of water to a rolling boil can turn even anemic Riverfront Park; 7pm Lantern Launch the lids have sealed by • Lanterns are available for purchase via www.raceroster.com and have ready a large out-of-season tomatoes • Paint the Red Mill Pink! Celebrity Bartending Night at The Red Mill pressing down on the in Pittston bowl of ice water. In a into something special. • Bartenders include Dr. Nicole Balchune, Dr. Anthony Bruno, Dr. center of each; if it can Saturday, September 29, 2018 small saucepan, bring the Even if all you have on Shawn Casey, Dr. John Farrell, Dr. Tim Farrell, Lisa Joyce, Dr. Jeff be pushed down, it hasn’t • Give a Pint, Get a Pint: 2nd annual blood drive at Susquehanna Brewing Company Kile, Abbe Kruger, Jenn Lombardo, Joe Mikiewicz puree to a simmer over hand is a box of pasta • Bouncers include Sammy Agolino, Rick Joseph, John Joyce, Joe sealed and the jar should medium heat. Reduce the and a jar of these toma- Sunday, September 30, 2018 Marranca, Chris Martin, A.J. Sanguedolce be refrigerated immedi- heat to low and cover to toes, you have the fixings • Paint Pittston Pink “PINK-O Purse Bingo”: 2pm at St. Maria Goretti ately. 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TOMATO PASTA WITH ARUGULA AND PARMESAN Light, no-cook lemon-garlic sauce dresses a tangle of linguine and vegetables. Mix red and yellow cherry tomatoes for the prettiest Ingredients dish. 1 lemon, zested and juiced 1/2 cup shaved or In a large pot, cook 5 cups assorted cherry coarsely shredded Par- the linguine according tomatoes, halved mesan or Parmigiano- to package directions. 1/4 cup olive oil Reggiano cheese Drain pasta and return 1/4 cup snipped fresh Cracked black pepper to pot. Return pot to chives (optional) medium heat. Add toma- 4 cloves garlic, minced Directions to mixture and stir to 1/2 teaspoon kosher In a medium bowl, At Voitek’s we’re proud to be salt combine the zest (about combine. Heat through. Fried green tomatoes are perfect for a summer cookout or family gathering. 1/2 teaspoon cracked 2 teaspoons) and juice Add arugula and stir just your locally owned and operated black pepper (about 3 tablespoons) of until arugula wilts. Serve 10 ounces dried lin- the lemon, the tomatoes, topped with Parmesan Appliance and Electronics Store guine pasta oil, chives, garlic, salt and additional pepper, if Cooking with tomatoes makes for some great dishes 4 cups baby arugula and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. desired. In honor of the 34th annual 3 medium-size green toma- cornmeal mixture. ers, BBQ or even a pork chop. Directions Come Visit our Booth at the Pittston Tomato Festival August 16th - August 19th! Pittston Tomato Festival, here toes, cut into 1/3-inch slices Pour oil to a depth of 1/4 Blend horseradish, Worces- are a few recipes you can make Vegetable oil to 1/2 inch in a large cast-iron PERFECT BLOODY MARY tershire, celery seeds and Get More, Pay Less! with tomatoes. Salt to taste skillet; heat to 375 degrees. Ingredients tomato juice until smooth. Guaranteed Lowest Prices Directions Drop tomatoes, in batches, 1/4 c. tomato juice Add lemon, lime, hot sauce, FRIED GREEN TOMATOES Combine egg and butter- into hot oil and cook 2 minutes 1/4 inch horseradish, salt and pepper. Ingredients milk; set aside on each side or until golden. chopped Adjust the mix to taste, D minick s Jewelry 1 large egg, lightly beaten Combine 1/4 cup all-purpose Drain on pepper towels or a 1 tsp. Worcestershire depending on how spicy, salt Your Trusted Hometown Jeweler! 1/2 cup buttermilk flour, cornmeal, 1 teaspoon rack. Sprinkle hot tomatoes 4 dashes hot sauce or citrusy you like it. Best Selection of Diamond, 14K & Sterling Silver Jewelry Shop 24/7 at www.voitektv.com 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, salt and pepper in a shallow with salt. 1/2 lime, squeezed Add a tablesppon of vodka Save We will be closed at our divided bowl of pan. Chef’s notes 1 tsp. voda to stabilize the mix and keep 50% - 70%OFF! Exeter and Eynon Locations 1/2 cup cornmeal Dredge tomato slices in Perfect for a summer cook- Dash of black pepper the juices fresh. during the Festival. We are located at The Discount Warehouse 1 teaspoon salt remaining 1/2 cup flour; dip out or family gathering, pair Dash of sea salt Wyoming Avenue, Exeter - Sundays from 9am - 3pm 1/2 teaspoon pepper in egg mixture and dredge in this will grilled chicken, burg- Dash of celery seeds See COOKING | 33 Also located at Sugarman’s Marketplace, Rt. 5 - Eynon Credit Cards Accepted Saturday’s 10am - 4pm 80897931 80899644 F34 F35

PAGE 34 TOMATO FESTIVAL SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 2018 SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 2018 TOMATO FESTIVAL PAGE 35 Battle lines drawn for Sauce Wars 2018 Staff Reports bragging rights over res- taurants from across the PITTSTON — At the Wyoming Valley. Pittston Tomato Festival, Each $2 donation it doesn’t matter if the made at the Sauce Wars pen is mightier than the booth benefits the Great- sword — during festival er Pittston Historical weekend, neither is a Society and the Greater match for the ladle. Pittston Cultural Coali- Area restaurants will tion. once again make the Sauce Wars chairper- Pittston Tomato Festival son Kristina McHale their battlefield dur- said shirts, host a raffle ing the annual Sauce and sell copies of the Wars competition. From recently-aired WVIA- Thursday, Aug. 16 until TV documentary “Our winners are announced Town: Pittston” will also Sunday, Aug. 19, festival be sold at the Tomato attendees will be able to Festival building. What pay $2 to sample seven McHale wouldn’t say is different tomato-based which sauce she thinks Submitted photos sauces and vote for their Sauce Wars chair Kristina McHale, left, Christa Mecadon and Rosie Fasciana pose for a photograph. The three work together to organize the event, which benefits the Greater Pittston Historical Society and the Greater Pittston Cultural Coalition. favorite. Winners receive See WARS | 36 Congratulations to the 35th Annual Pittston Tomato Festival!

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my title,” he said. “Hopefully, 2017 Sauce Wars An overview of the 33rd Wars people will come out and vote winner Sam Annual Pittston Tomato again and appreciate what we Agolino, owner of Festival. From page 34 do.” PAZZO 315. New to the Sauce Wars this will come out on top after the year is Anthony’s and owner dust settles. Phylis Mischello said they were This year’s skirmish will see approached to join the competi- participants such as Andy Per- tion this year and thought ‘sure, guino’s (Luzerne), Anthony’s why not?’ (Old Forge), Arcaro & Genell “Everybodsy’s sauce is differ- (Old Forge), Betelli’s Villa (Wil- ent and it’s going to be fun,” she kes-Barre), Cafe Italia (Pittston) said. and last year’s champion PAZZO She said competition brings 315 (Pittston Township). out the best and it’ll help her Sam Agolino, owner of know where her sauce stands PAZZO 315, said it was his first compared to others. time competing in Sauce Wars “I like to compete and see last year. what people think about the “You’re humbled,” he said of sauces and get their reaciton, his victory. “It’s nice. You cook and see where you stand with nice food and people appreciate the people” Mischello said. it.” “Will we know where we stand? Len Mudlock, Agent 647 State Route 93 Hwy, Suite 3 Agolino said he’s not changing I don’t know. I’ve never been his sauce recipe for this year, but Sugarloaf, PA 18249 involved with it. It’s exciting.” Bus: 570-788-1277 looks forward to defending his www.lenmudlockinsurance.com title. Reach the Sunday Dispatch newsroom at Sunday Dispatch file photos “Hopefully, I use the best 570-655-1418 or by email at sd@psdispatch. Lori Epler hurls a tomato during the 2016 Pittston Tomato Festival Tomato Fights. ingredients available and defend com. Submitted photos 80899793 For Your Peace of Mind Congratulations to the Best Wishes on the 35th Annual Kiesinger Pittston tomato Festival Pittston Tomato Festival Funeral services, inc. on their 35th Year! Mark Kiesinger Funeral Director/supervisor 80899839 Jeffrey Walker, DMD & Staff 255 McAlpine Street, Duryea, PA • 457-4387 Complete Comprehensive Dentistry for the Entire Family Day & Evening Appointments Available 113 New Street, Hughestown, PA • (570) 654-5551 80899592 80898059 80897911 F38 F39

PAGE 38 TOMATO FESTIVAL SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 2018 SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 2018 TOMATO FESTIVAL PAGE 39 No tomato is a loser in this contest The Tomato Contest Staff reports will be held at 7 Tomato Fights is ‘crazy fun’ event p.m. Saturday, Aug. In possession of a very large toma- 18. Winners will be to? What about a very small one? By Tony Callaio Festival’s fights, citing announced in the For Sunday Dispatch The first ever- following categories: Is there one on the vine so ugly it it as “one of the biggest smallest, ugliest, can’t be looked at it anymore? How recorded tomato Tomato Festivals” tomato largest and more about a tomato too perfect to eat? Each and every fight took place in fights. perfect. If the answer to any of these ques- year, people from all Buñol, Spain in 1944. Tomato fights occur in over northeastern PA tions is “yes,” those tomatoes should Today, Buñol holds China, Colombia, Costa be entered in the Tomato Contest, gather for an event at the Rica, India, Nevada, Mil- Pittston Tomato Festival the world’s largest one of the Pittston Tomato Festival’s waukee and, in Colorado, that is absolutely crazy biggest highlights. tomato fights at the those who live there fun. end of August with battle it out with Texans. Tomatoes will be judged and The Tomato Fights is awarded ribbons in four categories: an estimated 50,000 It seems the Pittston a festival tradition that Tomato Fights is similar smallest, ugliest, largest and more has gathered national people participating. in style with Grainger, perfect. attention over the years. Tennessee’s Tomato War Entering the contest is free. Judg- This year, the fights will whereas Pittston uses a ing will take place at 7 p.m. Satur- be held at 2 p.m. Satur- 100 metric tons of over- parking lot and Grainger day, Aug. 18 at the festival commit- day, Aug. 18 at Cooper’s ripe tomatoes are used in uses a field where two tee stand. Waterfront parking lot, the Spanish streets and groups of participants Kennedy Boulevard. the town literally turns a face each other at short Reach the Sunday Dispatch newsroom at 570-655- The first ever-recorded sea of red. 1418 or email [email protected] range and fire away. Tony Callaio file photos | For Sunday Dispatch Submitted photo tomato fight took Since then, tomato Everythingtomatoes. Tomatoes fly across the parking lot at Cooper’s Waterfront during a recent Pittston Tomato Festival. place in Buñol, Spain fights have occurred net noted Pittston Toma- in 1944. Today, Buñol at festivals all over the toes have cuts in the fruit holds the world’s larg- world, according to that help prevents “hard- est tomato fights at the the Internet site, www. balling damage.” end of August with an everything-tomatoes.net, Bushels of tomatoes Congratulations estimated 50,000 people where you will find a sec- participating. More than tion on Pittston Tomato See Fights | 40 To The Tomato Festival Committee Attorney Samuel A. Falcone, Jr. Attorney William J. Watt, III On Celebrating Saporito, Another Falcone 490 N. Main St., Pittston Successful Attorneys at Law Tony Callaio file photos | For Sunday Dispatch After pelting each other with tomatoes during the Tomato Fights, these two are still friends. Watt 80898800 & 654-4643 Year! 80896903 Lori Nocito,Pittston City Tomato Festival chair dress inthemeoutfits. while, othertimes,teams have dressed intuxedos some fights. Inthepast, to abathing suitfor the some cases,dress down people dress upor, in and protective goggles. ticipant receives at-shirt fee of$10,eachpar participate. For anentry at least15years oldto and participantsmustbe ducted priortotheevent ammunition. can grab abox fullas where eachparticipant Pittston Tomato Fights are usedduringthe PAGE 40 From page39 Fights • Order Refills by Automated Phone24hoursaday, by emailoron-line According toPittston Approximately 150 Registration iscon- • Competitive PricingStreet •Off • Parking ConvenientDrive-thru • Accept Insurances Major Most •Convenient Service Drive-thru www.albertspharmacy.com WE OFFER EASY RX WE OFFEREASYRX JUSTCALL! TRANSFERS... Service •SunriseGreeting CardsService •PA Lottery - to assistwiththefights. members willbeonhand Arts Councilcommittee mark duringarecent Tomato Fights. With targets painted ontheir chests, these guys were aneasy All proceeds willben- Tony Callaiofilephotos |For Sunday Dispatch efit localcharitiesus email [email protected]. newsroom at570-655-1418 orby Reach theSunday Dispatch TOMATO FESTIVAL

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80899627 Tony Callaiofilephotos |For Sunday Dispatch SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 2018 1983 1963 Peeking into Question Pittston tomato and its festival have quite ahistory SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 2018 country. in otherpartsofthe ofthose producedtasting the bestqualityand grown locallywere of officials, thetomatoes according toagriculture promote thefactthat, Commerce, wanted to Pittston Chamberof along withtheGreater States. Thebrothers, tomatoes intheUnited some ofthebest-tasting hanna River produced west sideoftheSusque bottom farmlandonthe the world therichriver- Lukash were outtotell ible vehicles? Sunday Dispatch collect school businthelineof Festival celebrated its Tomato Festival. timeline of thePittston readers this detailed day tobring Dispatch well- asissues of theSun vious Tomato as Guides, poured overcopies of pre- nist Judy Minsavage Minsavage the Past A sprucingup of Brothers Mike andJoe The Pittston Tomato Editor’s note:Colum- Judy truck and delivery Humvee Beetle, Volkswagen Cruiser, SSR, PT the Chevy car joined model of unique 2008. What versary in silver anni- - - local “tomato enthusiast” group aboutVal Delia, a toldthe meeting, Scaz on themap.During that would putPittston discuss creating anevent Paul McGarrymetto AnneBradburyScaz, and as he,P.J. Melvin, Ken the mindofWil Toole, Pittston’s image was on People gather around thePittston Tomato Festival mascot in1989. Albina DeAmbrose, Paul andCharles McGarry Bufalino. chairman, farmers market; Stanley Strellish, MariaCapolarella, councilwoman; Val D’Elia, Thomas Walsh, Pittston mayor; Ken Scaz, festival Bradbury, chairman;Gary The Second Annual Pittston Tomato Festival was expected to see over 20,000 peopleattending. O the venture. Pittston mayor, backed event. ThomasWalsh, they couldbasethe one themearound which group was lookingfor — that was justwhat the tomatoes. Itturnsout produced thebest-tasting who believed theregion TOMATO FESTIVAL F41 1984 Scaz, Ann Marie Stelma, Scaz, Maria Capolarella, Ken lin, CarmenFalcone, tee members Mimi Shov- following year. Commit planning forto start the val Committee gathered ended, theTomato Festi- gural festival three-day Soon aftertheinau- Soon Sunday Dispatch filephotos - rganizers, from left, were P.J. Melvin, Pittston councilman; Wil Toole, Pittston Tomato. was chosenMissGreater 6, ofPittston Township, Tomato. Kathy Argenio Little MissandLittle Mr. of Pittston, were named Michael Perry, 3both Festival Run. gural Tomato two-mile pleted plansfor theinau- and Vince Gubitosocom - Ostrowski, BillGladish Vince Zerblas, Sandra 1986 1985 Carpet, LaFratte’sCarpet, Res- vehicles. Falcone City painted onhisbusiness quality tomato capital” had theslogan “world’s etor ofDente’s Catering, previous year. double from thoseofthe Crowds were expected to on Kennedy Boulevard. Tomato Festival opened Lori Castiglione,3and Biagio Dente,propri - The secondyear ofthe Parade Grand Marshall. named Tomato Festival at citymeters. announced free parking The cityofPittston raffles andfree items. AcademyofferedBeauty Majestic Lunch andStar taurant, Fino’s Pharmacy, 1987 Delia, president ofthe civic organization. Val into aprivate, non-profit became incorporated hometown feel. the city limits to keep the keep thefestival within agreed thegoal was to butorganizersnecessary to alarger location was 80,000 people.Amove dance hitapproximately inAmericaasatten- ing” event the“fastest-grow- ABC News namedthe Pittston Tomato Festival, Manny Gordon was The three-day festivalThe three-day After thefourth annual Sunday Dispatch filephotos See See TOMATO PAGE 41 | 42 F42 F43

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to a month.” Shifano, Angelo Alfano, the festival which allowed Castellani. the remainder of the volunteer to keep the fes- Pittston; Ann Haas, West at the Sunday Dispatch Bunol in the Valencia sary celebration of the Peeking Rose Maira and Rocky groups to collect dona- year, culminating in a Peeking tival going and indicated Pittston; Joan Martin, booth. region of Spain in spon- festival. 1989 Roman. tions and run booths to 1993 Centennial Ball. Maria future plans included Exeter; Bruce Falkin- The former Spring soring a Tomato Fight. Joe Lukash learned Members of the gain funds that would After a brief hiatus, the Capolarella Montante From page 41 From page 42 moving the event to burg, Pittston; Marcia Street Auto building on In Bunol, a cannon fires how to grow and Pittston City Police 1991 benefit the commu- Tomato Festival Queen chaired the planned cel- festival committee, said Main Street. Wazeter, Pittston; Janet Main and Spring Streets to begin the fights which appreciate the Pittston Department participated The Pittston Tomato nity throughout the year. Pageant directed by Gina ebrations. tions to local car clubs, Festival parade Grand Altieri Russo, Avoca; was demolished to allow are held in late August tomato from his father of the move, “That can in a dunk tank, giving Festival suffered a set- Some of the many ven- Major and Linda O’Boyle inviting them to enter only mean growth for Marshals were Jack and Connie Lyn A. Saia, a space large enough to during the region’s La Joseph and his uncle festival-goers a chance back as Councilman Ken dors participating were was reintroduced. 1995 classic, custom and mus- Grimes and Mae Middle- Pittston, all submitted accommodate the grow- Tomatina Festival. After Mike Lukash. After all, the festival and a greater to soak their favorite Scaz, president of the The Showcase Theater, Committee members Farmers and residents cle cars into the annual demand for the tomatoes ton McHugh and the their best tomato recipes ing festival. The historic one and, sometimes, two both men extolled the police officer. Local poli- annual event, felt he may Greater Pittston Lioness were Phyllis and Amy could enter their toma- festival parade. contestants for Pittston for a contest sponsored Eagle Hose Company hours of hurling toma- unique flavor of the that are produced in the ticians and newspaper have to step down. Scaz, Club, Knights of Colum- O’Boyle, Joan Zaneski, toes into the 12th annual area.” Tomato Queen were by the Sunday Dispatch. building on Kennedy toes, the cannon fires Pittston tomato back in columnists participated, through his leadership, bus, Veterans of Vietnam, Gerri Degillio and Mary Best Pittston Tomato 1998 The Tomato Festival Leanne George, Alycia Jamie Bartollotto, Street, just off the festi- again, ending the battle. 1963. After the younger as well. dedicated many hours, Wyoming Valley Alcohol Regula. Former Pittston Contest, but all entries Ken Scaz, president Palsha, Courtney Dom- 1999 Tomato Festival val lot, added new garage Lukash retired from the Queen pageant made weeks and months in and Drug organization, Mayor Thomas Walsh had to be from the and general chairman its debut. The first to broski, Cindy Morris Queen, was prepared to doors, windows and exte- 2003 U.S. Postal Service in 1990 arranging the event each as well as many churches was named grand mar- “Pittston tomato belt” of the Pittston Tomato Jessica Taroli, Jennifer give up her crown to one rior lighting, along with The festival celebrated 1992, he took up farming be crowned queen was The Italian-American year. Beginning in 1984, and athletic clubs. shal at the 10th annual which was designated Festival, announced he Tammy Lee Johnson. Forlenza, Angel Webby, of six girls vying for the a fresh coat of paint. its 20th year. full-time, raising not only Association of Luzerne the festival had grown event. As mayor in 1983, as between Tunkhan- would step down after Winter Rusiloski and title — Donna Kaminski, Former Tomato Fes- tomatoes, but cabbage, County planned a fun- into one of the largest 1992 Walsh gave his blessing nock and Shickshinny. 15 years of running the 1988 Heather Olszewski. of Harveys Lake, Ashley 2002 tival Queen Jennifer herbs, peppers, cucum- draiser for the Pittston community festivals in Nicole Pirella was cho- to the initial idea of the The first judges of the Tomato Festival. Mayor Razawich, of Dallas, The first”Tomato Angelo wanted to reunite bers and more. Admit- By popular demand, Tomato Festival. The Pennsylvania. A call for sen Little Miss Pittsto, Tomato Festival. competition were farm- Mike Lombardo assured 2000 Theresa Gilhooley, of Fights” were scheduled all the festival queens to ting the family farm was it was decided the 1988 association awarded to help was sent out by James Dean Simko, ers Harold Golomb, Carl the community the festi- Pittston Tomato Festival in correlation with the Avoca, Amy Withers, of for Cooper’s Seafood date. With the help of her not as large as in earlier the lucky winner a 1990 Dispatch columnist Paul Little Mr. Tomato; win- 1994 Zekoski and Bernard val would continue to be would be expanded from Pittston Tomato Festival, Dallas or Kristina Baron, Restaurant parking lot. It mother, Debbie, grand- years, Lukash, who tend- Ford Tempo Gl. Com- S. McGarry, director of ner of the most unusual Along with the 11th Gigarski. held at the lot across of Joan Martin, Exeter; of Laflin. was the newest and some mother, Mary Dzieciol, ed the fields beginning at three to four days due to mittee members were publicity, to anyone who tomato, George Soltis; annual Tomato Festival, street from the Pittston the ever-increasing atten- Pauline Reedy, Duryea; considered the “most and the Sunday Dispatch age 9, dubbed the work Sam “Greeky” Guarnieri, might “pick up the slack” ugliest tomato, Rick residents were celebrat- 1997 Post Office. Lombardo dance. Val Delia, festival Rachel Alba, Pittston; 2001 controversial event” to archives, Angelo was as “leisurely as compared Matt Colangelo, Mike if Scaz had to step down. Van Luvender; smallest ing Pittston’s 100th Organizers sent invita- hoped more people from Tony Pacchioni, Exeter; The first “Dispatch be added to the Tomato able to assemble each to president, said, “If it was Butera Sr., Sam Guar- Many organizations tomato, Ken Davis; and anniversary. More events the community would up to me, we’d expand it Dorothy Rubel Leyshon, car” was available to win Festival. Pittston joins add to the 20th anniver- See PEEKING | 45 nieri, Grace Nolan, Sam became associated with largest tomato; Guido were planned throughout See PEEKING | 43

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tournament in 2006. Tomato Fights. Yarvin families. den, Michael Lombardo, was added to the Miles Check out this map of Pittston Tomato Festival vendors Peeking Pennsylvania Gov. Ed also listed accommoda- Esq., James Deice, Judy for Michael 5K run Rendell came to the fes- tions and places to eat 2013 Deice, Joleen Lazecki, event, enabling all ages 1. Two Gentlemen Catering From page 43 tival to present a $5,000 while staying in the city. To celebrate the Jerry Mullarkey, Chris and abilities to partici- 2. Two Gentlemen Catering check to festival commit- He was expected to re- Pittston Tomato Festi- Latona, Alan Dente, pate in the charity event. 3. Garden Cafe & Meditera- to delivering the daily tee chairmen Lori Nocito visit the festival. val’s 30th anniversary, Theresa Colella, Angel nean Grill mail.” Along with his and Phil Campenni. Executive Chef Biagio Noone, Jerry Mecadon, 2017 4. Mr. Ps wife Rose, Lukash oper- 2010 Dente and son Chef Esq., Krista Mecadon, Two grand marshals 5. 4 Guys ated a farm stand along 2007 Arms of Steel Arm Blaise Alan Dent, baked Sheri Petrikonis, Tom presided over the 6. Moose 1207 Susquehanna Avenue Val Delia, president Wrestling Contest female a tomato-batter cake Sewatsky, Alyssa Kelly, Pittston Tomato Festival 7. Ben & George’s Ice and their daughter Sall of the Pittston Tomato winners were Alana expected to feed 800 Kristina McHale, Paul parade. Former Pittston Cream became a natural food Festival Committee, one DeMinico, Patricia W., people. According to Geroski, Judy Strelish, Secondary Center gradu- 8. Valenti’s Restaurant chef. of the “founding fathers” Debbie Price, Crystal Dente, the cake, shaped Ginger Murphy, Rose- ate, former Miami Dol- 9. Tony’s Pizzeria of the festival and unde- Malek and Sue Fisher. like a tomato and topped mary Dessoye, Bob Pug- phins wide receiver and 10. Lisa Ann’s 2005 niable champion of the with a tomato-flavored liese, Katie Duffy, Atty. current radio personality 11. Tony Thomas Catering With the start of the Pittston tomato, passed 2011 buttercream icing, took Ben Tielle, Jay Duffy, Jimmy Cefalo served as 12. Crazy Cow Ice Cream Pittston Tomato Festival away earlier in the year. The Pittston Tomato approximately 40 pounds Paul Cooper, Rich Kos- Grand Marshal and Penn- 13. Webby’s Concessions just days away, Pittston He was honored posthu- Festival celebrated of flour to make. suth, Brandi Bartush, sylvania Governor Tom 14. Webby’s Concessions Mayor Mike Lombardo mously by being named its 28th anniversary. Nicole Sowinski, Mike Wolfe served as honorary 15. Carmella’s Italian Pas- and former Yatesville grand marshal of the The May 2011 issue 2014 Sowinski, Esq., Carmella Grand Marshal. tries Mayor Jim Zarra set annual parade. His wife of Parade Magazine Members of the 2014 Gubbiotti, Tina Rava, 16. Yogi’s about cleaning up debris Ethel assumed his place highlighted the Pittston Pittston Tomato Festival Tiffany Ferentino, Sal Answer 17. Yogi’s that had fallen from two in the parade’s lead car. Tomato Festival in its Committee were Mike Sciacca, Nick Chiumento, The Mini Cooper 18. The Walking Taco condemned buildings national publication Lombardo, Susan Lom- Jessica Linskey, Maria joined the line of collect- 19. Gramma Aita’s Kitchen on Main Street. With 2008 The Tomato Festival bardo, Jim Zarra, Lori Caporella-Montante and ible Sunday Dispatch 20. BBQ Barry more than 50,000 people Growing in popular- 5K run was held in honor Nocito, Lee Bantell, Jean- Chester Montante. vehicles in 2008 during 21. Grico’s expected to crowd the ity each year, the annual of Spc. Dale J. Kridlo, ie Bantell, Tony Bantell, the silver anniversary cel- 22. LaRosa Italiana city and line the streets Tomato Fight at Cooper’s killed on Nov. 7, 2010, in Clairellen Hopple, Mary 2015 ebration of the Pittston 23. Lou’s Concessions for the upcoming parade, Seafood Restaurant Kunar province, Afghani- Chiarelli, Joan McFad- A 1.5-mile Fun Walk Tomato Festival. 24. Callahan’s Cafe barricades were set in was expecting over 100 stan, He was assigned 25. Down Home Rice Pud- place to cordon off the people to participate. to the 27th Engineer ding area. With the date of Battalion, 20th Engineer 26. Vikki’s Nut House demolition of the proper- 2009 Brigade, 18th Airborne 27. Giovanni’s on the Go ties not yet set, Lom- Local restaurants Corps. The number of 28. Sabatelle’s Market bardo and Zarra cleared entered their tomato runners was expected to 29. Nico’s Pizza bricks from the sidewalk sauce into the Sauce go beyond the 230 that 30. Nico’s Pizza to make the area more Wars Contest. Festival- had participated in the 31. Paluck’s Food Conces- presentable. Lombardo goers were able to previous year. Planners sions originally served as sample the entries and included Albert Kridlo, 32. Notis the Gyro King mayor of Pittston from vote for their favorite. Dale’s father; Michelle 33. Cousin Dom’s Garlic 1998-2006. He was To enter, contestants Hopkins, Jay Duffy and Knots again elected as mayor contributed $1 to the Jerry Mullarkey. 34. Patti’s Pies of Pittston in 2017 and Greater Pittston YMCA. 35. Marianacci’s Restaurant is currently serving his In her Sunday Dispatch 2012 When You Refinance 36. Dan Figura Concessions second term. column “Maria Remem- The annual Tomato 37. WB/Scranton Penguins bers,” Maria Capolarella Festival 5K Run was Your Current Auto Loan $ 38. Greater Pittston Cul- 2006 Montante mentioned christened with a new With Us We’ll match your 50 tural Coalition The Tomato Festival that a 350-lb. tomato name to benefit the 39. Rescue Cat Warriors Arms of Steel Armsport sculpture created by art- Miles for Michael Fund. current rate and you’ll Cash 40. Wyoming Area Kiwanis Championship entered ist Laura Lengyel was Jay Duffy, organizer, 41. St. Joseph Marello its 12th year and more scheduled to be installed hoped the number of 42. Knights of Columbus than doubled in con- at the corner of North participants for the Receive $50 43. Blue Chip Animal Ref- testants. Considered Main and William streets. race would hit the 300 uge one of the top two arm She also mentioned mark. Miles for Michael 44. Catherine McAuley wrestling competitions that Brian Yarvin, of the was named in honor Cash! Center of the year in Pennsyl- Washington Post, wrote of Michael Joyce, who *Minimum $10,000 Based on credit approval. Some restrictions may apply. 45. NY Funstuff vania, Arms of Steel a column which appeared passed away in 2011 46. Dominick’s Jewelry Tournament Director in the Aug. 2 edition of from cancer. 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