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WEST PITTSTON - 11/30/2008
I was fortunate to write an article for this past Wednesday’s special Sunday Dispatch Thanksgiving edition about Warren Pollard and the highly successful feast he and the folks of the First United Methodist Church do every Thanksgiving. I stopped by the church on Thanksgiving where Warren and company served approximately 70 guests a great turkey dinner.

WYOMING - 11/30/2008
Luzerne Bank at their Branch in Wyoming is collecting "Toys for Tots". The collection box is in the bank lobby and they will be collecting Toys now until December 15. The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.

WEST WYOMING - 11/30/2008
The West Wyoming Recreation Board is holding its annual tree lighting at Daily Park on Shoemaker Ave this evening at 6 p.m. Members of the Wyoming Area Band will perform as we wait for Santa to arrive to light the lights.

OLD FORGE - 11/30/2008
St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Church on Winter Street will hold a pierogi sale on Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 2-5 p.m. Orders must be placed in advance by Nov. 28.

HUGHESTOWN - 11/30/2008
Pittston City Treasurer, Kathy Cunard, announced that the 2009 refuse/trash stickers for Hughestown will be available as of December 15, 2008 for residents who wish to use the Pittston City Service.

EXETER - 11/30/2008
The Exeter Park Volunteer Hose Co. has made the final payment on its first due truck. The truck is a 2500 gallon per minute pumper with a cab capable of carrying ten fully equipped fire fighters.

AVOCA - 11/30/2008
Now that the Thanksgiving holiday has passed, the rush in search of the perfect Christmas presents is on. In the midst of all of your holiday shopping, why not take a break to enjoy SS. Peter and Paul’s Church’s Polish Advent Mass?

DUPONT - 11/30/2008
The Holy Mother of Sorrows Church Advent Potato Pancake and Soup Dinner will be held this Friday, December 5, at the parish hall.

DURYEA - 11/30/2008
They’re back. And no I’m not talking about the demons from the movie “Poltergeist II: The Other Side”.

DURYEA - 11/23/2008
Thanksgiving is such a special holiday. While I do love Christmas and Easter, retailers have attached so much commercialism to them that people sometimes lose sight of their true meaning. However, they still have not tarnished Thanksgiving.

WEST PITTSTON - 11/23/2008
Christmas caroling will held on Sunday, December 14, in West Pittston.

WEST WYOMING - 11/23/2008
Sanitation stickers are now on sale at the town hall, weekdays between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. All residences in West Wyoming must purchase a sticker. The cost remains the same as last year, $200.

WYOMING - 11/23/2008
“A celebration of Christmas Past” with all the trimmings will take place at the Swetland Homestead this holiday season. The Historical Society will once again host their Christmas Candlelight tours, December 4, 5 and 6 from 6-9 p.m. and December 6 and 7 from 1 to 5pm. The cost for member of the Historical Society is $, non members $5.

HUGHESTOWN - 11/23/2008
Pittston City Treasurer, Kathy Cunard, announces that the 2009 refuse/trash stickers for Hughestown will be available as of December 15, for residents who wish to use the Pittston City Service.

Pittston Twp. - 11/23/2008
The Pittston Twp Tax Collector announces that face value on Pittston Township school taxes will end on November 21.

OLD FORGE - 11/23/2008
St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Church on Winter Street will hold a pierogi sale on Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 2-5 p.m. Orders must be placed in advance by Nov. 28. The cost is $5 per dozen, and can be ordered by calling Marie at 562-1849, Dorothy at 562-1434, Mary at 586-2632, or Sandra at 457-9280.

EXETER - 11/23/2008
Exeter Cub Scout Pack 310 and Boy Scout Troop 311 are participating in their annualScouting for Food Service Project on the weekends of December 6 and 7 and again on the 13 and 14.Scouts from both groups will leave a flyer on your doorstep asking for donations of non-perishable food products to be distributed to a local food Pantry. Place your donation in a grocery bag with the flyer attached on the day and time indicated on the flyer and a scout will pick it up. Anyone who does not receive a flyer can call Lorraine Backo at 693-3724 to arrange to make a donation.

AVOCA - 11/23/2008
I love Thanksgiving. It’s such a nice holiday when friends and families gather to share a meal and thank God for the blessings they have in their lives.

DUPONT - 11/23/2008
Dupont Borough will hold the annual community Children’s Christmas Party on December 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the VFW Post, Main Street. Registration is required and can be made by contacting the borough office at 655-6216. Deadline for registration is Friday, December 5. Registration is opened for Children ages 0-12.

WYOMING - 11/16/2008
The Wyoming Recreation Board recently held its Annual Halloween Parade at Butler Street Park, where children showed off their great costumes and were given some treats. Wyoming Crime Watch members were also on hand to provide Halloween bags and safety tips to all who attended. A random drawing was held for each of three age groups to award Halloween baskets filled with treats and Toys R Us gift cards. The winners of the Halloween baskets were Raul Lopez (5-8 years), Brianna Cheskiewicz (0-4 years) and Cole Keating (9-12 years).

WEST PITTSTON - 11/16/2008
The West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival organization recently donated $200 each to the West Pittston Library and Salvation Army from proceeds of the 2008 Cherry Blossom Festival. Each year, the Cherry Blossom Festival committee gives back to the community from monies raised from the Festival.

DURYEA - 11/16/2008
I finally got my e-mail back! Well, that’s not altogether true. Yes, I did get my e-mail back up and running, but I now have a new e-mail address to better serve you.

HUGHESTOWN - 11/16/2008
The Hughestown Sports Club will hold its last fall meeting on Sunday, November 16, at Granteed’s Tavern, 295 Parsonage Street. The meeting will begin at 2:30.

OLD FORGE - 11/16/2008
St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Church on Winter Street will hold a pierogi sale on Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 2-5 p.m. Orders must be placed in advance by Nov. 28. The cost is $5 per dozen, and can be ordered by calling Marie at 562-1849, Dorothy at 562-1434, Mary at 586-2632, or Sandra at 457-9280.

JENKINS TWP. - 11/16/2008
The Jenkins Township Tax Office will be closed from November 14 to November 21. Payments during this time need to be sent in the U.S. Mail. Postmark will be accepted as payment date. Also there is a drop off box at 3 Laflin Road, Inkerman for your convenience.

EXETER - 11/16/2008
The members of the Exeter Park Volunteer Hose Company extend their thanks to all who visited their Trails of Terror fundraiser. The Trails were a great success and a large part of this success is due not only to the department members but to all the volunteers who visited the Trail and then asked to participate as members of the crew. A special thanks goes to the volunteers who worked long hours designing, creating, building and maintaining all the displays.

AVOCA - 11/16/2008
I finally got my e-mail back! Well, that’s not altogether true. Yes, I did get my e-mail back up and running, but I now have a new e-mail address to better serve you.

DUPONT - 11/16/2008
There’s been of change of date for this month’s food distribution sponsored by the Dupont Lions. It will take place on Tuesday, November 25, at Holy Mother of Sorrows PNCC on Wyoming Avenue from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All qualifying residents of Dupont and Suscon are eligible.

WYOMING - 11/09/2008
The Borough of Wyoming got a helping hand with their fall leaf clean up this year, thanks to a few students from Wyoming Area. The Wyoming Recreation Board would like to extend their sincere thanks to Mr. Hizynski’s Social Studies classes. On October 18, Mr. Hizynski and some of his students volunteered their time and energy to clean up Butler Street Park.

Jenkins Twp. - 11/09/2008
The regular monthly meeting of the Jenkins Twp. Fire Dept. will be held Monday, November 10, at 8:00 p.m. All members are urged to attend.

West Pittston - 11/09/2008
West Pittston residents have missed the chance to get rid of brush and tree limbs, but have until the end of the month to have their leaves and grass clippings collected, councilman Kevin Lescavage noted Thursday.

DUPONT - 11/09/2008
The AmVets Post #189 will host a Veterans Day service on Tuesday, November 11. The ceremony will take place on the lawn adjacent the Dupont Municipal building beginning at 11:00 a.m.

DURYEA - 11/09/2008
Hi friends! As some of you may know, I recently got married and with that came many new changes in my life including moving. After setting up the internet at our apartment, I was disappointed to discover that my internet service provider (ISP) was unable to switch my Duryea and Avoca news e-mail accounts to my new residence. I apologize to those of you who were unable to contact me this week due to the e-mail glitch or if you sent me something and it does not appear in this week’s column. When the ISP closed my old account not only did my e-mail addresses expire but also all of my messages. However, I am happy to report that the Duryea News is back in service and ready to serve you.

OLD FORGE - 11/09/2008
In Tuesday’s historic election that saw Barack Obama become the nation’s first black President-elect, the voters of Old Forge supported the winner almost, 2-to-1, in unofficial vote totals supplied by Lackawanna County’s election website.

EXETER - 11/09/2008
The Exeter Borough 125th Anniversary Committee is looking for your help. The committee will meet on Monday, November 10, at 7:30 pm at the Exeter Community Ambulance Building 1093 Wyoming Avenue to plan the Borough’s upcoming 125th Anniversary celebration. Any citizen interested in participation is urged to attend.

WEST PITTSTON - 11/09/2008
The Trinity Episcopal Church will hold a “Holiday Kickoff” Jewelry Trunk Show and Elegant Bake Sale scheduled for next Saturday, November 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

AVOCA - 11/09/2008
Hi friends! As some of you may know, I recently got married and with that came many new changes in my life including moving. After setting up the internet at our apartment, I was disappointed to discover that my internet service provider (ISP) was unable to switch my Duryea and Avoca news e-mail accounts to my new residence.

HUGHESTOWN - 11/09/2008
Congratulations to our residents for the turn out on Tuesday. Totals at hughestown polls: 743 votes, 42 absentee ballots. It was a great day for Hughestown.

Exeter Twp. Medical Center seeks nominations for board - 11/02/2008
Nominations for expired terms on the board of directors of the Exeter Township Medical Center are now being accepted for a December election.

Tree dedication this afternoon at WP dog park - 11/02/2008
A tree dedication will take place at the West Pittston dog park today at 2:00 p.m. for Charles A. Kapral of Pittston who passed away on May 27, 2008.

Wyoming library annual campaign kicks off - 11/02/2008
The Wyoming Free Library kicked off its annual campaign this week. The library uses funds from this drive to expand its book collection, as well as its DVD collection. The library has a comprehensive magazine collection and subscriptions to several newspapers.

Eco-Action Club plays major role in recycling - 11/02/2008
The Eco-Action Club has set up a recycling display in the main hallway of the borough building.

Duryea VFW roast beef dinner Friday, Saturday - 11/02/2008
How would you like to enjoy a great dinner amongst family and friends and help our community all at once? If this is something that interests you, then the V.F.W. has an event taking place Friday and Saturday that you should attend.

Old Forge Sons of Italy chicken dinner today - 11/02/2008
The Old Forge Sons of Italy Gloria Lodge will hold a chicken dinner today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Felittese Grounds. The event is takeout only and costs $8 a dinner.

Jenkins Twp. Fire Department drive is underway - 11/02/2008
The 2008 fund drive of the Jenkins Twp. Fire Dept.is currently underway.

Hughestown Lions to begin making Christmas plans - 11/02/2008
The Hughestown Lions Club will meet Monday, November 3, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hughestown Hose Company. Lion President Steve Golya will preside.

Wyoming Area hosting band championship today - 11/02/2008
Wyoming Area Marching Band is proud to host this year’s Tournament of Bands Chapter 7 Championship competition. The competition will be held at The Jake Sobieski Stadium, Exeter today at 3 pm. There will be nine area bands attending this year’s competition. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Laflin Library has successful summer Reading program - 11/02/2008
The Laflin Public Library closed their 2008 Summer Reading Program with a cookout on the borough playground for the children who participated. Reading certificates and prizes were awarded to each child. The Red Robin made an appearance and the children received Red Robin Certificates.

All Souls Day services today throughout borough - 11/02/2008
Today is All Souls Day, a special day on the Catholic calendar where the faithful gather together to pray that their deceased loved ones will reach heaven. While praying for our beloved dead can bring us great comfort and keep our bond intact with them, it can also stir our emotions and cause us to relive some of the grief that we experienced when we first lost a dear friend or family member. While this is completely normal, it can also be painful. The good news is, you don’t have to experience these emotions alone. The Catholic community of Avoca has many services taking place today where we can gather together to celebrate the lives of our loved ones.

WYOMING - 10/26/2008
The Wyoming Recreation Board will hold a Children’s Halloween Parade for children 12 and under will be held today at 1 p.m. at the Butler Street Park. There will be a prize raffle per age group. You must wear a costume to be eligible for a prize. The Wyoming Crime Watch will present a brief demonstration on Halloween safety tips.

WEST WYOMING - 10/26/2008
West Wyoming Hose Company #1 will hold their Annual Breakfast Fundraiser today, Sunday, October 26 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Hose Company Hall, 926 Shoemaker Ave, West Wyoming. The cost is adult $7 and children under 12 $3.50. Come enjoy a delicious breakfast while helping a local fire department.

WEST WYOMING 2 - 10/26/2008
The West Wyoming Recreation board will be distributing treat bags to all children in costume on Halloween. Members will be at the borough building on Eighth Street and Hose Co #2 on Stites Street beginning at 5:30 p.m. and will stay until all bags are distributed. The only requirement is a costume, no singing, dancing or joke telling is necessary.

WEST PITTSTON - 10/26/2008
The Halloween parade will be held this afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Borough Building on Exeter Avenue.

DUPONT - 10/26/2008
Halloween happenings in Dupont begin with the annual children’s party sponsored by Dupont Borough. This year’s event is scheduled in at the Pavilion in the Park on Elm Street on Friday, October 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. Treat bags will be provided for all the ghosts and goblins who visit along with hot dogs, pizza and soda. This year’s theme is from the Wizard of OZ.

DURYEA - 10/26/2008
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OLD FORGE - 10/26/2008
On Wednesday, October 29, there will be an early dismissal in the Old Forge School District due to an Act 80 staff development meeting. The Elementary will begin first bus dismissal at 11:20 a.m. and walkers at 11:25 a.m. High school students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m.

JENKINS TWP. - 10/26/2008
Jenkins Township will hold a pizza party and costume contest for the children in the Township for 12 years of age and younger today, Sunday, October 26, at 6:00 p.m.

EXETER - 10/26/2008
A community is coming together to aid a very determined young man, 10 year old Anthony D’Amico, son of Tony and Andrea D’Amico of Exeter. Anthony is suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. A fund raiser is planned to help the family make modifications to their home and install an Aqua Sizer on November 9 from 3-10 p.m. at the West Pittston Moose Lodge.

AVOCA - 10/26/2008
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WYOMING - 10/19/2008
Wyoming Mayor Bob Boyer commended officers from the borough police department for their work apprehending a suspect in a series of car break-ins. The individual is accused of at least seven burglaries in the borough. Boyer also advised residents to use caution in the Midway Shopping Center due to a purse snatching that took place there recently.

LAFLIN - 10/19/2008
Story Hour will take place at the Laflin Library on Saturday, October 25, November 1 and 8 for children ages 3 and up at 11:00 a.m. until noon. To register your child, call the Library at 654-3323, Tuesday through Friday 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

WEST WYOMING - 10/19/2008
West Wyoming Hose Company #1 will hold their Annual Breakfast Fundraiser on Sunday, October 26 from 8:30am to 12 pm at the Hose Company Hall 926 Shoemaker Ave, West Wyoming. The cost is adult $7 and children under 12 $3.50. Come enjoy a delicious breakfast while helping a local fire department.

AVOCA - 10/19/2008
Note: Avoca News is a bit on the light side this week. There is a good reason for this. Avoca correspondent Jackie Borthwick-Galvin was on her honey moon all week. Next week’s Avoca News will have its usual Jackie flair.

DUPONT - 10/19/2008
The Dupont Lions will be out today for White Cane Day from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. They will be collecting at the intersection of Main & Bear Creek Rd. at the Hub.

DURYEA - 10/19/2008
Note: Duryea News correspondent Jackie Borthwick-Galvin was on her honeymoon last week. Her normal Duryea News column will appear next week. This week’s column was prepared by the Dispatch staff.

OLD FORGE - 10/19/2008
The Old Forge School District will dedicate its three-year old science wing this Thursday in honor of former science teachers Armando Sallavanti, Edward Claus and Carl Cherundolo. Claus and Cherundolo are being honored posthumously.

HUGHESTOWN - 10/19/2008
The Hughestown Lions Club will hold a joint meeting with the Duryea Lions Club on Monday, October 20, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Hughestown Fire Hall, a dinner will be served afterwards.

EXETER - 10/19/2008
The Trails of Terror are open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night between now and November 2, from dusk -11 p.m. The half-mile trail is located next to Wyoming Area Catholic School. The cost is $5. The second annual event is a fundraiser for the Exeter Park Hose Company.

WEST PITTSTON - 10/19/2008
West Pittston native Amanda Booth is still lighting up the world of professional modeling and fashion. You can see the 5’10” Boothie in the November “Cosmo Girl” college edition out on newsstands now.

OLD FORGE - 09/28/2008
Director of Parks and Recreation Joe McAndrew has announced that all borough softball and baseball fields will be closed Oct. 1 for maintenance.

EXETER - 09/28/2008
Exeter Borough council invites any resident interested in the borough office of mayor to notify the borough council in writing at Exeter Borough Hall 1101 Wyoming Avenue, Exeter Pa 18643.

WEST PITTSTON - 09/28/2008
Hello, fellow West Pittstonians! Welcome to my new assignment as the West Pittston correspondent.

WYOMING - 09/28/2008
The 5th District Democratic Committee will hold their annual picnic today from noon until 5pm at the Checkerboard Inn Grove, Carverton Road, Trucksville. Donation is $20.

WEST WYOMING - 09/28/2008
A meeting to discuss plans for an All Class Reunion for West Wyoming High School will take place on Wednesday, October 8, at 7 pm. at Marianacci’s Restaurant on W. 8th St. in West Wyoming. The event is scheduled for Sept. 5, 2009 at the West Wyoming Hose Company #1 on Shoemaker Avenue, West Wyoming.

AVOCA - 10/05/2008
Do you remember working with your parents on a safety evacuation plan for your home in case of an emergency? I do. My dad always taught our family which exits from the house would be the safest to use depending upon which type of emergency we found ourselves in.

HUGHESTOWN - 09/28/2008
Borough Council announced that Hughestown streets are being repaired and Pesotine Paving will do the project. Also, the Washington Terrace project is underway. The project should begin in about a week. Insurance coverage has been received from American Asphalt The Robert Yaple Memorial Park project will also get underway. New equipment will be purchased and set up for the Spring 2009 season. Again, thanks to Senator Ray Musto, Rep. Michael Carroll and project chairman Carmen Ambrosino.

DURYEA - 09/28/2008
Religious education classes for Holy Rosary, Sacred Heart of Jesus, and St. Joseph Churches begin today at approximately 10:15 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. in Holy Rosary School, 125 Stephenson St. Those students who will receive Confirmation in May 2009 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church should follow their extra schedule along with the schedule that will be distributed at the registration session. Judy Lambert will serve as the program coordinator for all three of the churches.

DUPONT - 09/28/2008
Busy October schedule for the Dupont Lions starting with: a leader dog seminar on Monday, October 13, at 7:0 p.m. at the VFW Post Home. The public is invited to seminar. On Sunday Oct. 19, members will be collecting at the intersection of Main Street and Bear Creek Road near the Hub. Lions community fundraising tickets are now available from any Lion Members or at the HUB. The Lottery tickets will run for five weeks beginning Nov. 17 and ending on December 20. Donation is $10.00.

AVOCA - 09/28/2008
One of Avoca’s best fall events is taking place today! The parishioners of SS. Peter and Paul’s Church will have their annual fall chicken dinner from 12-4 p.m. in the church auditorium, which is located in the lower level of the church, 1000 Main St.

WYOMING NEWS - 09/21/2008
Join your friends and neighbors for the Annual Harvest Festival at St Joseph’s Church today from 12:30-10 p.m. on the church grounds at Sixth Street and Monument Ave. Delicious homemade pierogies, piggies, haluski and potato pancakes will be sold. Activities will include craft stands, games of chance, bingo, bake sale, white elephant sale and more. Live music from 5-10.

WEST PITTSTON - 09/21/2008
Have a good story to tell about Mayor Goldsworthy? Well, if the good humor is at the tip of or tongue and you are looking to have a few laughs at his expense, come to the Roasting of Mayor Bill Goldsworthy. The event will be held on Saturday, September 27 at the Moose Lodge from 7-11 p.m.

EXETER - 09/21/2008
Exeter Park Volunteer Fire Dept. was in need of assistance with the annual chicken barbecue, which has been a longstanding tradition for the past 30 years. Despite few volunteers, the lifetime members of the department, decided to keep this tradition alive.

OLD FORGE - 09/21/2008
The Old Forge Athletic Association will hold Picture Day for both its Junior Blue Devils cheerleaders and football players.

HUGHESTOWN - 09/21/2008
A special Borough Council meeting was held to open bids for the Washington Terrace project.

DUPONT - 10/05/2008
The blessing of animals will be offered today, October 5, at 12:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in the rear parking lot. All are welcome.

DURYEA - 10/05/2008
It looks like there are two special occasions in Duryea to celebrate!

WYOMING - 10/12/2008
Members of the Wyoming United Methodist Church and Rev. Dr. Gordon E. Weightman, pastor, are preparing a celebration service for the 125th anniversary of the present church building. The church property was purchased in 1882 and the church building was dedicated in 1883. Services for the Methodists, who came to Wyoming Valley with the first settlers, began in 1793 at the home of Philip Jackson. Services were moved to other homes and were visited regularly by circuit riding preachers appointed by Bishop Francis Asbury. The congregation has a long history of faithful service to the community and world.

WEST PITTSTON - 10/12/2008
Three youths were apprehended stemming from a series of burglaries in the borough during the week of September 21.

WEST WYOMING - 10/12/2008
The West Wyoming recreation board is once again selling "limited edition" Christmas ornaments. This year’s ornament features the gazebo at the Ralph Daley Park as it is decorated for the holidays. Cost of the ornament is still $10, but supplies are limited. These ornaments make great gifts so get yours today from any recreation board member, at Bookkeeping Associates, 250 W. Eighth Street or leave your name and phone number at the borough building and we will get the ornament to you. The recreation board will meet on Tuesday Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. in the community room of the borough building. Final Halloween plans will be made and new members are always welcome.

JENKINS TWP. - 10/12/2008
The regular monthly meeting of the Jenkins Twp. Fire Dept. will be held Monday, October 13, at 8:00 p.m. All members are urged to attend.

HUGHESTOWN - 10/12/2008
Hughestown Borough Council will meet Monday October 13 at 7:30 p.m. with Barbara Gatto presiding. Plans are moving with the Washington Terrace project. Ed Krasavage of Wyoming is the contractor and American Asphalt will do the paving.

OLD FORGE - 10/12/2008
The Knights of Columbus Council #5940 will hold its annual "Polenta on the Board" & Pasta Dinner on Sunday, October 12, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the parish hall at St. Mary’s Church, Old Forge.

EXETER - 10/12/2008
Ghouls, Vampires and the Grim Reaper await you if you dare enter the Trails of Terror in Exeter Borough. The half-mile trail is located next to Wyoming Area Catholic School and is full of frights and surprises at every turn. The second annual event is a fundraiser for the Exeter Park Hose Company.

DURYEA - 10/12/2008
It’s official! I am now Mrs. James Patrick Galvin! My fianc�, and now husband, and I were united in the sacrament of holy matrimony yesterday at St. Mary’s Church, Avoca, by the Rev. Phillip J. Sladicka and the Rev. Joseph G. Elston. It was such a great day!

DUPONT - 10/12/2008
The Eco-Action Club will not meet on Monday, October 13, due to the school holiday. The club will resume their weekly meetings on Monday, October 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the borough building. Students recently viewed the movie Silent Spring based on the book of the same title written by Rachel Carson, an environmentalist and conversationalist who exposed the hazards of using DDT and other insecticides and pesticides.

AVOCA - 10/12/2008
Well, we did it! You are now reading the writings of the brand new Mrs. James Patrick Galvin! We had a beautiful wedding ceremony at St. Mary’s Church, concelebrated by the Rev. Phillip J. Sladicka and the Rev. Joseph G. Elston, and an equally beautiful reception at Colarusso’s LaPalazzo on Birney Avenue in Moosic. It was a perfect day!

WYOMING - 10/05/2008
Boy Scout Troop 366, held a Court of Honor on Tuesday evening, September 23. Scoutmaster Mr. Douglas Kaminski awarded 50 merit badgesto the 15 boysin the Troop. Anthony Maslousky and his family was welcomed into the troop and severalof the boys advanced in rank. Scouts receiving their Tenderfoot Badges were Anthony Maslousky, Scott Socash, Matthew Minelli, Zachary Wisnewski and David Corby. Scouts advancing to1st Class wereAustin Shission and Brian Berti. Alex Gerchak advanced to Star Scout..

WEST PITTSTON - 10/05/2008
They are everywhere. You can see them on Wyoming Avenue, Luzerne Avenue and more prominently, Exeter Avenue. The crosswalk yield signs, or technically called channelizers, first appeared on Wyoming Avenue in front of Montgomery Avenue Elementary School last year. Since then, you can find a series of signs on the very narrow and busy Exeter Avenue as well as Luzerne Avenue.

EXETER - 10/05/2008
The Wyoming Area Kiwanis in conjunction with Pride Mobility Products Corporation completed their Second Annual fund raising bed race. More than 1000 people enjoyed a day of music, fun, food and games along with exciting bed races, while raising funds for Mckenna’s Place, a handicap accessible playground to be built in Exeter.

OLD FORGE - 10/05/2008
St. Mary’s RC Church in Old Forge will hold its annual festival today from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the churches auditorium and gymnasium.