Flight survivor to speak at banquet

Miracle on the Hudson US Airways Flight 1549 survivor Fred Berretta will share his life-changing story when he serves as the principal speaker at JMJ Catholic Radio 750 AM's inaugural fall banquet on Nov. 11. The event will begin with Mass at 4 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 28 Memorial St., Exeter, followed by the banquet at 5 p.m. in the parish center located behind the church.

Tickets are $25 which includes a buffet dinner catered by Arcaro & Genell's Restaurant of Old Forge. Deadline to purchase tickets is Nov. 4.

Berretta is a survivor of the Jan. 15, 2009 flight that landed miraculously on the Hudson River in New York City after striking a flock of geese and losing both engines after takeoff from Laguardia Airport in New York City. He is also author of the book, Flight of Faith: My Miracle on the Hudson.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 451-1903, 287-4670, or [email protected]. When leaving a message to make a reservation, include your name, telephone number, address, and how many people are in your party.

Donations and dinner reservation payments can be made via check made payable to JMJ RADIO, P.O. BOX 851, Pittston, PA 18640.

All proceeds will benefit JMJ Catholic Radio 750 AM serving Northeast Pennsylvania.