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The Knights of Columbus President John F. Kennedy Council 372 will hold a Columbus Day Community Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, October 11 at the Council Home, 55 South Main Street in Pittston. Breakfast will be served from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. On the all you can eat menu is scrambled eggs, home fried potatoes (plain or with peppers & onion), ham , bacon, sausage, toast, cereal, coffee, tea, milk, and juice.

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Tickets are $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for Children 6-12 years, and children 5 and under are free. Take $1.00 off your ticket price with your donation of a non-perishable food item which will be donated to the Greater Pittston Food Pantry.

Tickets are available at the door or purchase in advance by contacting Chairman Jim Nardone at 570-299-0717 or Grand Knight Rob Joyce at 570-362-1901.

Happy Birthday-

Happy birthday wishes go to Audra Clark of Hughestown who celebrated on September 22.

Desiree Kaspriski of Pittston celebrated on August 31.

Chuck Gorey of Hughestown is celebrating today, October 4.

Ann Novoroski of Swoyersville will celebrate on October 6.

Jody Bush of Wilkes-Barre will celebrate on October 6.

Marlene Guarilia of Duryea will celebrate on October 7.

Mike Savokinas of Savo’s Pizza will celebrate on October 8.

Jasper Butera of Jenkins Township will celebrate on October 11.

Anniversary Wishes-

Happy anniversary wishes go to Chester and Rose Kaspriski of Hughestown, who celebrated on October 2.

Joseph and Diana Butera will celebrate their 27th wedding anniversary on October 9.

Mike and Georgia Savokinas of Savo’s Pizza will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on October 11.

Locks of Love-

Jessica Hopkins, 10, donated her hair to Locks of Love recently. Jessica got her hair cut on Saturday September 19 from Michael Garubba of Signatures. She hasn’t had her hair cut since kindergarten.

She is the daughter of Judey and Francis Hopkins of West Pittston and has a brother, Ray Hopkins who is 12 years old and in the 7th grade at Wyoming Area. Jessica is a 5th grader at Montgomery Avenue in Miss Yeager’s class.

First Place-

Joe Coyne IV of Duryea won first place in the Annual Chili Cookoff Contest hosted by The Unknown Riders Motocycle Club. Each year, the Unknown Riders from Hickory Swamp Patch, Pennsylvania, coordinate a "Fallen Biker/Chili Cookoff Night". They remember and honor all fellow bikers who have passed away. This is Joe’s second year participating in the contest. Last year he won the third place trophy. Congratulations, Joe!

Recent Grads-

Luzerne County Community College recently awarded degrees to students who completed requirements for their field of study in August.

Certificate of Specialization: Joseph Lazzaro, Pittston.

Associate in Science: John Buban, Dupont; Kelly Coombs, Pittston; Timothy Fisher, Old Forge; Adriene Giantisco, Pittston; Shawn King, Exeter; Brianna Krapf, West Pittston; Rebecca Morrison, Old Forge; Jaclyn Park, Exeter; Kimberly Petro, Pittston; and Tiffany Race, Pittston.

Associate in Applied Science: Doreen Berger, Pittston; Shari Chepalonis, West Pittston; Jason Gogola, Inkerman; Kristine McCracken, Pittston; Michael Oliveri, Pittston; Ryan Rachilla, West Wyoming; Lindsay Schobert, Harding; Stephanie Sroga, Dupont; and Nicholas Vasicak, West Wyoming.

Blood Drive-

The Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross is announcing the following blood drive, Friday, October 30 at Wesley Village, 209 Roberts Road Pittston from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Employee of the Month-

Richard Golden, CEO, Golden Technologies, is pleased to announce that Old Forge resident John Budinas has been named the Employee of the Month for September 2009.

John Budinas has been employed as an Upholsterer at Golden Technologies since 2004. He was selected for this honor due to his excellent attendance record, his cooperative attitude and his attention to quality.

When asked about receiving this award, Budinas commented, “The extra money will be put to good use”. John received a plaque, monetary gift and the reserved Employee of the Month parking spot.

Ask the Doctor-

The Better Breathers Club, a support group for those suffering from COPD and other lung health issues, will meet on Tuesday, October 6 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the John Heinz Rehab Center, 150 Mundy Street in Wilkes Barre.

The meeting is sponsored by the American Lung Association in Pennsylvania.

The theme of the meeting will be “Ask the Doctor” so participants will be able to address their lung health concerns one-on-one with a local physician.

The event is free of charge.

To RSVP for the BBC meeting or to learn more about the ALAPA, contact Tony Delonti 570-346-1784 at or adelonti@lunginfo.org.