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Friends of Shannon Mcdonough - Splashin' With Compassion: Shuta Multimedia Vlog Episode 147

Saturday, 06 February 2016 21:06 | Last Updated on Saturday, 04 June 2016 03:08 | Written by Vincent J. Shuta Jr. |

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In honor and memory of Shannon Mcdonough, her friends have organized an annual event to raise money for young people (16-25) with cancer.

Shannon ended this journey on earth at the age of 23. And this year in her memory over $10,000 was raised for young people facing the same fight.

How did they do this? With really cool raffles and a physical challenge that few would approach, let alone approach it with this level of style--a polar bear plunge.

In this video, taken at Montage Mountain on January 30, 2016, you will see a Montage of Generosity and Human Kindness; of Thrill Seekers going for the gusto; and a whole bunch of people saying "WOW IS THAT WATER COLD!!!"

Daytime temperatures ranged from 25F to 31F - always below freezing. But that didn't stop people from coming out--many times in elaborite costumes--and braving the icy cold waters.

Seriously, there was ice in there. Lots of it.

In addition to the raffles--which included a massive "Sled of Cheer" and many other fantastic prizes--local cancer organizations were on hand to provide information and support.

I say this all the time, but seriously, a great time was had by all.

Interviews:

Stephanie Schofield
Dr. Don Strasburger (http://www.DonStrasburger.com) - (570)563-2565 or (570)290-3833
Nancy from the American Cancer Society (800)227-2345
Wendy Egan
Stephanie, Patrick, Maryann, Kaley and Angela
Cindy (Aka Rhianna)

Santa's Train Comes to Olyphant 2015: Shuta Multimedia Vlog Episode146

Saturday, 06 February 2016 21:00 | Written by Vincent J. Shuta Jr. |

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For the 19th Year Santa has come to Olyphant and other towns between Carbondale and Scranton via one of Steamtown's diesel trains. (This year it's a Delaware & Lackawanna 405.)

A large crowd was on hand to see Santa, along with a band playing Christmas Music, a juggler, and a sketch artist. The children then got to see Santa at the Olyphant American Legion, where there was food, beverages, and gifts handed out by Santa.

A truly great time was had by all.

Special thanks to all those who made it happen. A surely incomplete list follows:

Steamtown
The American Legion
The Lions Club
The Regal Room
Lou's Pizza
Many downtown Olyphant Businesses that donated prizes
Custom Cycle and Auto
The Excelsior Hose Company

On a side note, Shuta Multimedia wishes you a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and that all your Holidays be blessed.

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First Friday in Scranton, December 2015 : Shuta Multimedia Vlog Episode 145

Saturday, 06 February 2016 20:55 | Written by Vincent J. Shuta Jr. |

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December 4, 2015 brought us yet another First Friday in Scranton, and the cameras of Shuta Multimedia were there! The first friday of every month in Scranton, talented artists of every kind come from all over the area to share their art, their music, their moves, and most of all their time. You never need wonder again what to do on a Friday--at least if it's the First Friday of the month!

Features:

Music by Steve Werner (and friends)
Kristin Martelli, LMT, BCTMB of Green Ridge Om & Wellness
Camera for a Cure: Timmy Walsh
The Mystery Musician at the Terra Preta Restaurant
Heidi Hooper - The Andy Warhold of Dryer Lint, aka The Lint Lady
The Junior League of Scranton Remembers the Globe Store
Actress Trina Elnora
Mohammed and Tiger of the Exhale Hookah Lounge and Kabob Grill
Belly Dancing by Miss Elle Extraordinaire

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