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DURYEA: Two programs offered to help protect seniors

In this day and age it’s hard to know who to trust. It seems every time we turn on the TV there is an ad about identity theft protection or a news report about financial scams and Wall Street corruption. If you’re searching for a way to protect yourself from these types of problems, securing your current assets, and planning your future, there are two events in town this week that may be for you.

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Members of the Duryea V.F.W. Post 1227 and the American Legion Post 585 along with Mayor Keith Moss held Memorial Day Services at area cemeteries followed by a ceremony at the VFW Post home. Shown are Veterans from both posts along with VFW Commander John Pliska and American Legion Commander Ed Matt.

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The first is a will and power of attorney planning session Wednesday, July 8 at 10:30 a.m. at Frank P. Crossin Towers, 500 Brown St.

This program is open to individuals who are 60 years old or older and are residents of Luzerne County. At this time, Frank Pasquini will assist individuals with writing their wills and provide information on the uses and necessities of power of attorney documents.

For more information or if you are interested in attending, please call Peggy at 457-2333.

And later that same day, the Area Agency on Aging “Center Without Walls” program will present an information session on fraud, scams, and identity theft from 1-3 p.m. at the Duryea Municipal Building, 315 Main St.

The guest speaker will be from the Attorney General’s Office. Senior citizens and caregivers of elderly people are invited to attend this free event. Refreshments will be served.

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday to Ruth Brostowski and Paul Butrynovski who will celebrate their special days Monday, July 6.

Happy birthday to Ruth Grow who will celebrate her special day Wednesday, July 8.

Happy birthday to Phil Boccarzi who will celebrate his special day Friday, July 10.

Happy birthday to Toni Davis who will celebrate her special day Saturday, July

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Ambulance Drive

The members of the Duryea Ambulance and Rescue Association would like to remind residents that their 2009 annual membership drive is underway. Please make your returns as soon as possible.

Festival Time!

Get ready Duryea! One of the best festivals of the summer is coming to town this week! Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. Joseph Churches will have their annual festival Friday, July 10 from 6-11 p.m., Saturday, July 11 from 5-11:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 12 from 4-9 p.m. on the picnic grounds of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 529 Stephenson St.

As you munch on some of the area’s best ethnic and traditional picnic foods, you will enjoy the live entertainment of Groove Train on Friday, The Cadillacs on Saturday, and Shakey Ground on Sunday. As you’re touring the grounds stopping to play bingo, games, and purchasing raffle tickets for a chance to win baskets and cash prizes, you won’t want to miss the parish’s famous homemade potato pancake stand.

For those of you who love bingo (and I know there are many of you out there), you certainly won’t want to miss the parish’s pre-picnic bingo Thursday, July 9 in Sacred Heart Hall.

The doors open at 6 p.m., and the games start at 7 p.m. Prize packages will be awarded to the winners of the regular games and cash prizes will be available on the specials.

But before the bingo fun starts, the parish committee will open the doors at 5 p.m. for shoppers to check out their giant flea market in the lower level hall of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Stop by and look for early bargains!

Wildcats Signups

The Duryea Wildcats are still accepting registrations for their football and cheerleading program for children ages 5-14. If your child is interested in joining in the fun, please bring them to the first football and cheerleading practice for the 2009 season Monday, July 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Duryea Wildcats field. All participants must present their birth certificate, a photo, medical clearance from a doctor, and proof of residency that includes your name and address on it. For more information, please call Coach Bob “Poppy” Erfman at 457-8566 or visit www.duryeawildcats.com. Please note all board members and coaches will meet following the first practice.

Cheerleading Camp

The Duryea Wildcat Cheerleaders will participate in a cheerleading camp July 17-19 at the Duryea Wildcats field. The Pittston Area Patriot Cheerleaders will direct the camp. More information will be distributed at the first practice on July 13.

Waleski Camp

Registrations are being accepted for the Stan Waleski Basketball Camp which will take place July 13-31 at the Oblates of St. Joseph gym, 1880 Highway 315, Pittston. Boys and girls in grades K-9 are invited to attend. The camp features four age divisions and each division stresses skills, competitions, team play, and fun. All players will receive a camp t-shirt and certificate. The boys and girls grades K-4 camp will take place July 13-17 and July 20-24 from 9 a.m. to noon. The boys grades 3-9 camp will take place July 13-17 from 1-4 p.m.; the girls grades 3-9 camp will take place July 20-24 from 1-4 p.m.; and the final week is a boys and girls grades 2-7 camp from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Players are invited to attend multiple camps with discounts available for multiple family members. For more information please contact Coach Waleski at 457-1206 or stanwaleski@yahoo.com; Coach LoBrutto at 654-8030; or visit www.stanwaleski.com.

Wimpie Luncheon

The Crossin Towers Friendly Social Club will have a wimpie and hot dog luncheon Thursday, July 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the community room of Frank P. Crossin Towers, 500 Brown St. The menu includes your choice of a wimpie or hot dog, potato chips, dessert, and coffee or iced tea. The lunches are $3.50 each. Takeouts will be available too. The public is invited to attend. The chairperson for this event is Marie Chromey, and the co-chairperson is Paul Echalk.

Until Next Time

That’s about it for this week! Drop me a line or e-mail me your latest news by Thursday at noon. You can call me at 457-3351 or e-mail me at duryeahappenings@verizon.net. Please be sure to include your name and phone number with any correspondence in case I need to reach you.

Have a great week!