Wyoming Area Kiwanis Club installs officers

The Wyoming Area Kiwanis Club installed officers for their new administrative year.

Past Lieutenant governor Megan Kuffa welcomed those in attendance to the swearing in ceremony at the Fox Hill country Club. Seated as president was Bob Orlando of West Pittston. Orlando is serving his second consecutive year as president. He stated goals for the new year of seeing membership grow, continuation of successful projects and broadening of the club’s service to sponsored youth programs for the children in the community.

Installed as Vice President was Becky Rogan of West Pittston, Treasurer Matt Crake of West Pittston, Secretary Steve Harmanos of Exeter and Mike Coolbaugh of Exeter represent the board of Directors. Installing officer was newly seated Lieutenant Governor Skip Felker of Tunkhannock.

Bake Sale

St. John the Baptist Church will hold a bake sale in the church hall the weekend of Oct. 24 and 25. Hours are from 3-7:30 p.m. on Saturday and from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on Sunday. Bake sale items may be brought to the hall starting at 2pm on Saturday. Volunteers are needed.

Zoning Hearing

The third hearing to consider a zoning variance for the proposed Wal-Mart development is scheduled for Tuesday October 27 6 p.m. at Wyoming Area High School.

Lions Club

The Exeter Lions Club recently purchased 64 PennDOT approved street signs for Exeter Borough. Toni Valenti, Lion president at the time wanted to organize a project to aid the borough. Valenti coordinated the fundraising for the project along with the members of the Lions Club.

Basketball Parents

Wyoming Area Boys Basketball Parents Association will meet on Tuesday, October 20 at 7 p.m. in room 129 at the Secondary Center. 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.

Football Parents

The Wyoming Area Senior Football Players and Senior Marching Band Members will be honoring their parents prior to the home game on Friday, October 23.

Parents are asked to report to the Football Spirit Stand promptly at 6 pm. The ceremony will begin at approximately 6:15 p.m. Please call Mary Ann Murphy with any questions at 654-3627. Also, please visit our web site at www.wyomingareafootball.org.

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 a.m.

Cosmopolitan Seniors

The Cosmopolitan Seniors will meet again on Tuesday, October 20, at 1 p.m. at St. Cecilia’s parish center in Exeter. Vic Malinowski will preside. A luncheon will be held that day with a special menu. Reservations can be made with Amy at 654-7428 until Thursday, October 15.

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. Plans for the luncheon party were announced, and reservations taken. Afterwards, refreshments were served and Bingo was played.

Door prizes were awarded to Tom Alpaugh, Lou Bryja, Marie Cheskiewicz, Bill Zimenski, and Marge Zincavich. The Bingo jackpot was shared by 5 winners.

Trip Coordinator Johanna is taking reservations for the following trips: Mount Airy Casino on October 21 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.

Medical Center Board

Nominations for expired terms on the board of directors of the Exeter Township Medical Center are now being accepted for a December election. Residents of the five participating townships, Exeter Township Luzerne and Wyoming County, Falls, Northmoreland and Franklin are eligible to make nominations or be nominated.

One board member from each township must be elected. Nominations can be made with the secretary, Nancy Dietrich at 388-6410 until October 19.

St. Anthony’s

Classes for all Confirmation students in the Public and Catholic Schools, grades 6 and 7, will be held on Sunday at 9:15 a.m. in the Parish Center. After class the students will attend the 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Religious Education Classes are Monday afternoon from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. for grades 1 to 5. Monday evening from 6 to 7 p.m. Grades 1 to 5.

High School Students on Sunday at 9:15 a.m. Kindergarten children on Monday from 6 to 7 p.m.

Next Sunday, the Exeter Lions Club will be conducting their Annual White Cane Collection after all Masses.

Weekend Masses: on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday at 7:30 and 10:30 am and at 7 p.m. (the last Mass in the Valley). Confessions are heard on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and before Masses (come early). The Holy Rosary will be recited 20 minutes before the weekend Masses.

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.

PD Area Notes