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FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2011
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THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com
IN BRIEF
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Paul G. White Paul Gabriel White, son of Madeline and Nathan White, Tunkhannock, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, July 8. Paul is a grandson of Charles and Deidre White, Tunkhannock; Margaret Ruggiero, Wilkes-Barre; and Mathew and Linda Ruggiero, Massapequa, N.Y. He has a sister, Isabella, 4 months.
PLYMOUTH: The Plymouth Historical Society is publishing a book on the history of St. Vincent’s Cemetery, complete with data on the burials from pre-1911 to the present. This book will include a brief history of the church and cemetery and local Irish immigration. A bonus DVD of all the cemetery stones, close to 2,000, that were photographed will be included. To place ads in memoriam or for a business or patron, contact the Plymouth Historical Society at 779-5840 or Donna Bogdon at 779-4958 by July 20 for further information. Books can be ordered in advance at $30 each.
Teagen D.R. Vosik Pekala Teagen D.R. Vosik Pekala, son of Susan Vosik Pekala and David Pekala, Hanover Township, is celebrating his first birthday today, July 8. Teagen is a grandson of Teresa and Robert Vosik, Harveys Lake; Elaine Pekala, Hazleton; and the late Donald Pekala.
Parishioners at St. Ignatius Loyola receive first communion The reception of the sacraments of First Eucharist and Confirmation were celebrated at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish, Kingston. Members of the 201 1 First Communion class, first row, are Roger Damron, Malorie Giza, Abigail Lindell, Alyssa Pisano, the Rev. John Lapera, pastor, the Rev. Gregory Kelly, associate pastor, Kristin Pisano, Alexis Cepp, Ellie Mason, and Logan Czyzycki. Second row: Grant Stanton, Stanley Motyka, Ryan Hunt, Nicholas Mirigliani, Owen Kelly, Marqui Anderson, Zackary Schwalm, John Damron, Cade Johnson, Joseph DeMonte, Ryan Stevens, Christian Michak, and Hayden Klopp. Third row: Abigail Varzaly, Megan Patton, Courtney May, Bridget Gabriel, Jordan Stochla, Amelia Remsky, Rebecca Frey, Hannah Kern, Jace Mary, Karlee Peters, Quimara Anderson, Chloe Burke, Jillian Bonczewski, Brianna Franklin, and Ciara Curry. Fourth row: Xavier Evans, Luke Spivey, Daisy Stiner, Kimberly Clocker, Kayleigh MacDonald, Abigail Gaffney, Sydney Rush, Alexa Ullrich, Krista Biago, Jessica Tocket, Kevin McNulty, and Logan Broody-Walega. Absent are Nickolas Bytheway, Adam Hudock, Gary Hoskins and Noah Voyton.
MEETING Thursday NANTICOKE: Quality Hill Playground Association at 6:30 p.m. in the park clubhouse. The upcoming “Picnic in the Park” fundraiser set for Aug. 27 will be discussed. New members are invited to join.
West Wyoming Eagles Order to mark 100th anniversary with events July 16 and 17 The Fraternal Order of Eagles, AERIE 1965, West Wyoming, will celebrate its 100-year anniversary from 1 to 5 p.m. July 16 and 17. The original charter was granted June 1 1, 191 1. There will be entertainment, light refreshments and a cash bar on July 16, and a dinner reception on July 17 at the West Wyoming Hose Company 1. The dinner is free and open to all members in good standing. The Fraternal Order of Eagles is an international non-profit organization dedicated to helping people. The Board of Trustees is comprised of, seated, Paul Karashinski, chairman, Vince Holland, Andy Skolnick, and Michelle Stavish. Standing: Betty Beemiller, chaplain, Gary Stavish, treasurer, Jimmy Dennis, worthy president, Janet Renna, secretary, Caremella Dessoye, worthy vice president, and Harold Evans, inside guard. Absent are Lonnie Seaman, trustee, and Anthony Magni, outside guard.
Swoyersville Holy Trinity Church holding picnic The annual family festival is taking place from 5 to 1 1 p.m. today and Saturday at Holy Trinity Church, 1 16 Hughes St., Swoyersville. Homemade ethnic food, live music nightly and games for all ages are available. For more information, call the parish office at 2876624. Parishioners, first row, are John Romanchick, Riley Knaub, Ray Knaub and Kathy Breznay. Second row: Marlene Knaub and Margie Semanek.
PNC supports upcoming Paula’s Walk/Lupus Loop PNC Bank supplied $3,000 to the Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, Pocono/Northeast branch, as the presenting sponsor of the 201 1 Paula’s Walk/Lupus Loop 5K to be held Sept. 25 at Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the walk/run will start at 1 1 a.m. Registration is $25 and includes a long-sleeved T-shirt. The event will include children’s activities, a basket raffle, health information, awards, music and free food. For more information, call 888-99LUPUS or visit www.lupuspa.org. From left are Tara Grossi, development specialist, Lupus Foundation; Lauren Allen, vice president, PNC Bank; and Susan Smith, branch director, Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania.
St. Ignatius Loyola Parish celebrates First Eucharist and confirmation The reception of the sacraments of First Eucharist and Confirmation were celebrated at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish, Kingston. Members of the 201 1 Confirmation class, first row, are Keristin Novitski, Samantha Bitto, Toni Prynn, the Rev. Gregory Kelly, associate pastor, the Most Rev. James C. Timlin, D.D., the Rev. John Lapera, pastor, Megan Wiernusz, Maria Hoskins and Jessica Morgan. Second row: John Tomasura, Mack Mansueto, Anthony Ruiz, Mark Heatherman, James Fender, Walter Blejwas, Aaron Kopicki, Bailey Endler, Brian Grodzki and Nikolai Sedlak. Third row: James Kimmel, Matt Lyons, Haille Evans, Marlee Mierzwa, Olivia Gregorio, Emily Coslett, Alexis Padavan, Joseph-John Simons, Christie Kane, Kady Gurtis, Abby Hudock, Tara Judge, Julianna Scappaticci and Kaitlyn Coslett. Fourth row: Ed Zawatski, Guy Edmunds, Evan Barber, Kristin Innocenti, Haley Gayoski, Amy Naugle, Megan Kane, Karlee Kioske, Tiffany Jagoda, Abby Baur, Brett Mackiewicz, John Gruver, Scott Roper and Michael Romanoski. Absent is Mary Cielo.
Plains Township Fire Dept. receives $1,000 donation from Golden Living Center
Golden Living Center, East Mountain Manor, presented $1,000 to the Plains Township Fire Department. The money is part of a grant and will be used to purchase an automatic external defibrillator. At the check presentation, first row, are residents Francis Hrab, Mary Kaprowski, and Elsie Closson. Second row: firefighter Russell Howell; Captain Charles Krommes; Plains Township Commissioner Brigid O’Connor; Mike Shay, representing U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta; Linda Bravyak, NHA; fire chief Carl Baker; Barbara Griyo, director of Nursing Services; Joseph Boylen, representing Sen. John Yudichak; Jack McNulty, representing state Rep. Eddie Pashinski. Third row: firefighter Michael VanLuvender; and firefighter John McGuire.
Plymouth Kiwanis Club presents scholarship to grad The Plymouth Kiwanis Club awarded a scholarship to Dana Williams, Plymouth, who is a member of the Wyoming Valley West High School Class of 201 1. While at Wyoming Valley West, Williams served as president of the Wyoming Valley West Key Club. She plans to continue her education at Luzerne County Community College where she will major in early childhood education. She plans to complete here degree at Misericordia University in Dallas. At the scholarship awards dinner, from left, are Richard Schall, Plymouth Kiwanis president-elect; Williams and her mother Jennie Williams.
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