Borough Council to honor firefighters on Tuesday

The Duryea Borough Council will have their monthly work session and meeting Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Duryea Municipal Building, 315 Main St.

During the meeting, the following members of the Excelsior Hose Company No. 2 and the Germania Hose Company will be honored for 50 years of service to Duryea: William Giles, Albert Eskra, Bill Gross, Sr., Paul Komensky, Michael Kosik, Henry Lewandowski, and Edward Slatky. The public is invited to attend.

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday to Feryn O’Donnell who will celebrate her special day Monday, Oct. 12.

Our Anniversary

Happy anniversary to my husband, Jim Galvin, who is celebrating his first wedding anniversary with me today. I love you honey! Thank you for a wonderful year.

Auxiliary Notice

The Duryea American Legion Brennan Regan Post 585 Ladies Auxiliary is asking all members with auxiliary shirts to please return them to the post home, 329 Main St., as soon as possible. The shirts are inscribed incorrectly.

Sewer Bills

The Duryea Borough Sewer Authority mailed the October sewer bills last week. If you did not receive a bill, please call the office at 457-0122. Office hours for October and November are Monday through Friday 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m. Please note the office will be closed October 12 and November 3 and 11.

Taylor Class of ‘37

The Taylor High School Class of 1937 celebrated their 72nd class reunion September 9 at Amadeo’s, Old Forge. Since their 60th reunion, the class has made it a point to meet every year. At this year’s reunion, the attendees received plaques, special honorable mention citations, exquisite certificates, prayers, and well wishes from many numerous civic, political, and prestigious organizations and groups. Just a few of this year’s attendees included Lottie Jesuit, Lillian Goldstein, Susan Kavulich, Harold J. Miller, Mary Rowlands, Edward Grabowski, and Andrew Kavulich.

Legion Meeting

The members of the Duryea American Legion Brennan Regan Post 585 will meet today at 1 p.m. at the post home, 329 Main St. The board of directors meeting will take place immediately following the members’ meeting.

Little League

The Duryea Little League will have its monthly meeting today at 7 p.m. at the Duryea Little League Field, rear Foote Avenue. During this meeting, second nominations for the 2009-2010 officers will be accepted followed by voting.

Street Dept.

The Duryea Borough Street Department will be closed Monday, Oct. 12 in observance of Columbus Day. Garbage collections will be one day late this week. Yard waste will be collected Friday as usual.

Legion Auxiliary

The Duryea American Legion Brennan Regan Post 585 Ladies Auxiliary will meet Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the post home, 329 Main St. All members are urged to attend. The remind sfamilies of auxiliary members to please update any membership statuses by calling the post at 457-4242 or mailing a note to the post home at 329 Main St., Duryea PA 18642.

Holy Rosary

The Holy Rosary School 75th Anniversary Committee will meet Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Holy Rosary School cafeteria, 125 Stephenson St.

Wildcats Nominations

The Duryea Wildcats will have a nomination of new board members meeting Thursday, October 15 and 29 at 7 p.m. at the Wildcats field, rear Foote Avenue. The candidates will be voted for Thursday, Nov. 12.

Knick Rally

There will be a breakfast rally for Bruce Knick, candidate for Pittston Area school director, Sunday, Oct. 18 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Dupont V.F.W., Main Street, Dupont. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 430-7577 or at the door on the day of the event.

Covered Dish

The Confraternity of Christian Women of Holy Rosary Church will have a covered dish dinner Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. in the church hall, 127 Stephenson St., in honor of the Rev. Charles Rokosz’s birthday. Please contact Helen Rava or Irene DeAngelo to make a reservation and to coordinate what covered dish you will bring to the dinner.

Pack Night

Duryea Cub Scout Pack 375 will have pack night Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Hall, Stephenson Street. This month’s theme is Jungle Safari and Bear Cub Den 2 will host the events for the evening.

In other Cub Scout news … there are several new Scouts and leaders in the Pack which is especially great news for the boys who have been busy with their Trails End popcorn sale.

Boy Scouts

The members of Duryea Boy Scout Troop 285 are currently working on the Citizenship in the Nation merit badge with counselors Sherwood Grabiec, ASM and Chris Guziewicz, ASM. As they strive to fulfill the requirements for this badge, the Scouts have been reading current events publications and studying the Constitution. They will also review one of Senator Raphael Musto’s bills and meet with him to discuss it.

In other Boy Scouts news … Duryea Boy Scout Troop 285 will embark on a five-mile backpacking trip followed by an overnight camp out October 24-25 on the Pinchot Trail. For more information on how your son can join in the fun, please call Ann Edwards at 457-8402.

Bake Sale

The United Baptist Church will have a bake sale Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 125 Church St., Taylor. Just a few of the sale items include fruit squares, pumpkin roll, and zucchini bread. All proceeds will benefit the food pantry at the Moosic United Methodist Church, which is open to the public.

Craft, Gift Fair

The parishioners of Sacred Heart of Jesus’ and St. Joseph’s Churches will have their fall and Christmas craft and gift fair Sunday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Hall, Stephenson Street. Interested vendors may call 883-9814 or 587-1214 for information. The public is invited to attend.

Wildcats Banquet

The annual Duryea Wildcats Football and Cheerleading banquet is Sunday, Dec. 6 at the Best Western Genetti Hotel and Convention Center, Wilkes-Barre. Tickets are $22 for adults and $16 for children 10 years old and younger. Wildcat football players and cheerleaders will be admitted for free. Please note tickets will not be sold at the door. For ticket information, please call Bonnie at 451-2689 or visit the stand at the Wildcats’ field during any Sunday home game throughout October. Please note if any cheerleader or football player has not completed his or her yearly fundraiser, it will need to be paid before they can purchase tickets.

Lions Pride

The Duryea Lions Pride Den 4 will meet Tuesday, Nov. 10. For time and location information on how your son and join in the fun, please call Ann Edwards at 457-8402.

Duryea Bingo

Duryea bingo takes place every Monday at the Germania Hose Company, 430 Foote Ave. The doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the games begin at 6:30 p.m. There is a guaranteed $1,000 jackpot every week.

To make a reservation for complimentary transportation, please call 342-5052 by 1 p.m. on bingo game day. For weekly bingo information, please call the Germania Hose Company Monday evenings at 451-3750.