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Pittston Farmer’s Market open until Thanksgiving

Autumn nights and days are not a deterrent to the many vegetables and fruits at the Pittston Farmer’s Market that will be in operation until the Tuesday prior to Thanksgiving. Farmer Harold Golomb said that the autumn frost makes the vegetables in the cabbage family sweeter namely brussel sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, and swiss chard. Jumbo sized carrots and potatoes along with many other vegetables are still selling at the vendor stands.

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This is the season for apples and it is time to start thinking of the pie baking for Thanksgiving. Linda Brace has a wide variety of apples for baking and eating. A most delicious apple for both is the Fortune Spy.

Food vouchers from the PA Dept. of Agriculture are still being accepted.

The market is open every Tuesday from at 9:00 a.m. on the Tomato Festival lot on South Main Street. Closing time may vary due to weather and attendance.

For information call Maria and Chester Montante at 655-2398.

Sisters earn diplomas-

Laura and Lindsey Sabol, pictured at right, daughters of Jim and Lorraine Sabol of Exeter, recently earned diplomas in their respective fields of study. Laura earned a Master’s of Science degree in Occupational Therapy with a concentration in Gerontology from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia in December of 2008, and also a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Widener University in 2006. She is currently employed at Allied Services, Skilled Nursing Center, Scranton as an Occupational Therapist.

Lindsey graduated Cum Laude in May 2009 from Wilkes University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, minoring in Neuroscience and Biology, and was also Treasurer of the Health Sciences Pre-Professional Society. Lindsey is currently attending the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University in Elkins Park, PA. Their grandparents are Dan and Anne Voitek, West Wyoming and Tillie and the late Tony Sabol, Kingston. The girls are both alumnae of Wyoming Area.

Spaghetti Dinner-

The JLW Mountain Laurel Lions Club will be holding an annual spaghetti dinner on Sunday, November 1 at the West Wyoming Hose Company banquet hall on Shoemaker Avenue in West Wyoming. Take-outs will be served from noon until 1 p.m. Dining room will be served from 1 to 5 p.m. Adult dinners at $7.50, children dinners cost $3.50. For reservations, call Karen at 885-1650 or contact any club member. Tickets will be sold at the door and all are welcome.

Happy Birthday-

Ralph J. Evans, formerly of West Pittston and currently residing in Maryland, celebrated the Big 5-0 this past week on October 28th. Ralph spent a few days back home to celebrate with his family.

Alena Fleming of Pittston celebrated her special day on October 30th.

Tom Flemming of Hughestown who will be celebrating on November 1.

Susan J. Lampman of Avoca who will celebrate on November 4.

Linda Cortes of Dupont will celebrate her special day on November 5th.

Annie English of Hughestown will celebrate on November 9.

Donna Domain of Larksville will celebrate on November 9. She is the former Donna Naugle of Pittston.

Blood Drives-

The Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross announces the following blood drives. Sunday, November 8 the Duryea V.F.W. Post 1227, 492 Stephenson Street, Duryea from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesday, November 10, V.F.W. Post #4909, 403 Main Street, Dupont from 12:30to 6 p.m. Sunday, November 15, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 237 William Street, Pittston Township, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Monday, November 23, St. Cecilia’s Church, 1700 Wyoming Avenue, Exeter from 1 to 6 p.m.

Rocky Glen-

There will be a free showing of the "Rocky Glen Park Documentary" at the Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum in McDade Park on Saturday, November 14, at 2 p.m. Footage includes the former Sterling’s Amusement Park from the 1930’s through 1970’s including the Million Dollar Coaster and more than 20 interviews with people and their memories of the park, including former owners, descendants, employees and local citizens. After the presentation, directors, Bob Savakinas and Shannon Keith will answer questions, talk with visitors and autograph copies of the DVD being sold at the Anthracite Heritage Museum Store. For information, call the museum at 963-4804 by Thursday, November 12.