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Vandals strike Exeter volunteers’ ‘terror walk’

After only one weekend of operation the “Trails of Terror,” sponsored by Exeter Park Volunteer Hose Company, was vandalized this past Monday night. The "Trails of Terror" an annual event, is a favorite of both young and old and a significant fundraiser for the volunteer fire department.

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The Wyoming Area Kiwanis Club and Pride Mobility Products will sponsor a fund raising Bed Race today to benefit Madison “Maddy” Lefkoski. Shown at left are Wyoming Area Kiwanis President Bob Orlando, Maddy’s dad, Rob Wasch, Maddy’s sister, Haylle Wasch, Maddy’s mom, Jessica Wasch, Maddison Leftcoski, Dick McLane, Pride General Manager Product Marketing, Mark E. Smith, Pride Consumer Research Manager, and Kiwanis Committee Member Becky Rogan.

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Funds raised through this project help pay for the departments equipment and fire apparatus.

According to Department Chief Dave Gutowski the damage was significant. Numerous props and equipment were missing or damaged. Gutowski estimates the cost to repair all the damage was $700.

A dedicated group of volunteers worked to fix everything this past week so the “Trails of Terror” would be back in operation for this weekend.

Gutowski says they are offering a reward of at least $200 for information leading to the arrest of the vandals.

The “Trails of Terror” will be held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, through Halloween October31, from dusk until 11 p.m. The cost is still only $5 per person. The trail is located on Wyoming Ave (RT. 11) in Exeter Borough across from Carter’s Ice Cream.

Any questions email exeterparkhoseco@yahoo.com

Martin Bows Out

John J. Martin will not be able to accept the position of Judge of Elections in Exeter Ward 2 due to a conflict of interest with his job with the Federal Government. He thanks those who voted for him.

Bed Race Benefit

The Wyoming Area Kiwanis Club and Pride Mobility Products will sponsor a fund raising Bed Race to benefit Madison “Maddy” Lefkoski. Maddy, a student at John F. Kennedy Elementary School faces continued medical treatment for a malignant brain tumor. The event will be held today beginning at noon in the Pride Mobility parking lot.

The funds raised during the Bed Race will help her family offset medical and travel costs associated with her care. The public is cordially invited to participate in the “Race for Maddy.” Teams may register to race in the event throughout the day at a cost of $50 per team.

A hospital bed will be provided by the Wyoming Area Kiwanis Club and teams will have five minutes to decorate their beds. Medals will be awarded for the top three fastest times, divided into three categories: Adults, Students, and Pride Mobility Employees. A trophy will be awarded to the overall fastest team. Entrants under the age of 18 must have a parental release form signed before they are allowed to participate.

Throughout the day, fun activities will be held for youngsters including a Moon Bounce, face painting, entertainers, and Neil’s Funny Farm Animals. Picnic foods and desserts will be available for purchase, along with water and soft drinks. Music will be provided by DJ Services and Basket Raffles will be held. Teams may register the day of the race.

Drama Club Parents

The Wyoming Area Drama Club Parents will be meeting this Wednesday, October 7, at 7 p.m. at the Secondary Center. Plans will be finalized for the Drama Club’s ’Night of Fright’ Halloween production, which will be held Saturday, October 24. All parents of Drama Club members are encouraged to attend.

Wrestling Parents

Wyoming Area Wrestling Parents Association will be holding its first meeting for the 2009/10 season. Thursday, October 5 at the High School. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. All wrestling parents (K-12th) are urged to attend. Anyone having any questions can contact JoAnne at 299-7056.

Basketball Parents

Wyoming Area Boys Basketball Parents Association will meet on Sunday, October 11 at 6 p.m. in the West Pittston Borough Building. All parents of player in grades 7th through 12th are urged to attend. Plans for the upcoming season, plus meet the Warriors are on the agenda.

Borough Council

Exeter Borough Council will meet on Tuesday October 6 at 7 p.m. in the borough hall.

Golden Years

The October meeting of the Golden Years Social and Travel Club of Exeter will be held on Tuesday, October 13 at 1:30 p.m. in St. Anthony’s Hall, Exeter. Sam DeSalvo will preside. Club members will enjoy hoagies and home-made baked treatsas well as games of bingo. Bakers for the October meeting will be: Amy Alpaugh, Tom Alpaugh, Carmella Parente and Connie Parente. The Golden Years Social and Travel Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month and new members are always welcome

St Cecilia’s A&R

St Cecilia’s Altar & Rosary/Christian Mothers will be hosting Fatima Day at parish on Saturday, October 24 beginning at 11 am. All are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served after the mass.

Cosmopolitan Seniors

The Cosmopolitan Seniors will meet again on Tuesday, October 6, at 1 p.m. at St. Cecilia’s parish center in Exeter. Vic Malinowski will preside. Hosts/Hostesses are: Bernadine Bednar, Evelyn Kleback, Frank Onda, Bernie Petrasek, and Betsy Williams.

Fifty-six members attended the previous meeting. Vice President Joe Kleback led the group in prayer, pledge of allegiance and a patriotic song. Minutes of the previous meeting were read by Terry Mislan and Amy Alpaugh reported the treasury balance. Afterwards, refreshments were served and Bingo was played. Amy Alpaugh, Mary Kovaleski and Martina Willson will announce party plans for the October 20 meeting. Door prizes were awarded to Amy Alpaugh, Mary Ann Barasha, Kay Haddock, Antoinette Manganello, and Bernadette Zimenski. Rob Willson won the Bingo jackpot.

Trip Coordinator Johanna is taking reservations for the following trips: Mount Airy Casino on Wednesday, October 14, and Dinner shows to Woodloch Pines, Sunday November 1, Mount Haven Resort on Sunday December 13, and Hunterdon Hills Playhouse on Monday, February 8. Call 655-2720 for info on all trips. Non-members of all ages are welcome.

St. Anthony’s

The blessing of the animals in conjunction with the Feast of St. Francis Assisi will held this Monday at 3:45 and 5:45 p.m. outside the Parish Center. Bring your pets.

Reminder

That is all for this week; remember if you have any events or news you would like listed in the Exeter Town column, you can reach me at 287-3349 or ecipriani@comcast.net.