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EXETER

October 5
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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.

Wyoming Area Kiwanis in conjunction with Pride Mobility Products Corporation completed their Second Annual fund raising bed race. Pictured are members of the winning team and Kiwanis and Pride representatives: Kiwanis President Megan Kuffa, Pride Mobility Products HR representative Eileen Templeton, Bernard Edmonds, Tom Romasiewicz, Jamie Breshnahan and Kiwanis Race chairperson Matt Crake.

More than $10,000 was raised in this phase of the project. Pride Mobility Corporation spokesperson Eileen Templeton explained, Pride Mobility Products Corporations overjoyed assisting the Kiwanis Club in their goal of helping those with disabilities in such a fun manner as the bed race.

Winners of the race were Wyoming Area student athletes Jamie Bresnahan, Bernard Edmonds, Joe Barush, Ryan Carr and Tom Romasiewicz who completed the 800 foot course in a remarkable 42.95 seconds.

The Kiwanis Club thanks Pride Mobility for its corporate sponsorship of this event along with scores of local residents and businesses who see the value in creating Wyoming Valley’s first complete handicapped accessible playground for children. The Kiwanis Club is still accepting donations which can be sent to Wyoming Area Kiwanis, PO Box. 4052, Wyoming PA 18644.

The Kiwanis club is attempting to raise $95000 to fulfill the dream of Chris and Ken Granahan of Exeter, to have a playground where both of their children, Emma and Mckenna who is afflicted Pallistair-Killian Syndrome, will be able to play together. The Kiwanis club, following the Kiwanis International Mission Statement of a group of individuals dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time, ask for the support of all residents of the Wyoming Valley to join in their goal of fulfilling the dream of the Granahans and all those who face disabilities by making the playground a reality.

Smoke Detectors

Exeter Fire Department is offering smoke detectors for any resident who may need them. Please call the department at 602-0739 if interested.

WA Drama Parents

The Wyoming Area Drama Parents will meet on Wednesday, October 8 at 7pm in the Secondary Center. Plans for “The Secret Garden” will be discussed. All parents are welcome.

St Cecilia’s A & R

There will be a meeting of the St Cecilia’s Parish Altar and Rosary Society on October 7 at the Parish Center. Plans for the Fatima Day event on October 25 will be discussed. All women are encouraged to attend.

Cosmopolitan Seniors

The Cosmopolitan Seniors will next meet on Tuesday, October 7, at 1 p.m. in St. Cecilia’s Parish center. Vic Malinowski will preside. Hosts/Hostesses are Olga Costello, Evelyn Kleback, Tony Matreselva, Ann Mattei, and Terri Mislan. Sixty seven members attended the previous meeting. Lou Bryja, in the absence of Vice President Joe Kleback, opened the meeting with a prayer, followed by the pledge of allegiance, and a patriotic song. Marcella Fountain acted as Secretary in the absence of Terri Mislan, and read the minutes of the previous meeting. Treasurer Amy Alpaugh, read the treasurer’s report. Two new members, Mary Coleman and Ursula Burke, were introduced and welcomed. Plans were announced for an Oktoberfest to be held on October 21. Anyone I interested in attending is asked to make reservations by October 14. At the conclusion of the meeting refreshments were served and Bingo was played. Door prize winners were: Marie Cheskiewicz, Marcella Fountain, Johanna Malinowski, Mary Ann Markowski, and Cheryl Pipher. Dolores Bubblo, Marcella Fountain, Ann Mattei, and Frank Schall shared the Bingo jackpot.

Cosmopolitan Seniors Travel coordinator Johanna is planning a trip to Caesars in Atlantic City for Tuesday, October 14 which includes a $20 rebate and a food coupon. Call for reservations A reminder - the bus for the Charlie Prose show at Turning Stone Casino on Wednesday, October 8, will depart from St. Anthony’s parking lot at 8 a.m.“Christmas in the Pocono’s” at Mount Haven is scheduled for Sunday, December 14. The trip includes full breakfast/brunch buffet upon arrival, entertainment, full open bar, including wine and mixed drinks, Bingo, movies, and a dinner buffet before departure. All trips are open to the public. Call Johanna at 655-2720 for details.

Classic Seniors

The Exeter Classic Senior Citizens will sponsor a trip to Atlantic City on October 23. Cost is $30 with a $20 rebate. Andre Riev is coming to the Wachovia Arena May 15, 2009, if interested in attending the show and bus transportation call Maryann 654-9057 for more information. All trips are open to the public.

St. Anthony’s Parish

In conjunction of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, animals will be blessed on Monday at 3:45 p.m. (after the CCD Class) and 6 p.m. (before the CCD Class) outside the Parish Center. Bring your pets.

Senior Choir practice on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The choir sings at the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday.

The Pastoral Parish Council will meet on Monday, October 6 at 7:15 p.m. in the rectory.

The Holy Name Society will meet on Tuesday, October 7 at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall. This is a very important meeting. All men of the Parish are invited.

The Exeter Lions Club will be conducting their Annual White Cane Collection next Sunday October 11 and 12 after all Masses.

The Golden Age Club will meet on Thursday, October 9 at 1:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. Hostesses are: Mary Coleman, Rose Dente and Mary Dirham.

Religious Education Classes on Monday afternoon for the Wyoming Area students. from 2:30 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. Grades 1 to 7th. Students from other school districts will have classes on Monday evening from 6 to 7p.m. Kindergarten children will begin classes on Monday, October 6 from 6 to 7p.m. High School Students will start classes on Sunday , October 5 from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.

The Eucharistic Adoration is held every day from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. followed by the Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament.

Weekend Masses: on Saturday at 4:30 p.m., on Sunday at 7:30 & 10:30 a.m. and at 7 p.m. (the last Mass in the valley). The Rosary is recited 20 minutes before the weekend Masses. Confessions are heard on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and before Masses.

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.