Boy Scouts Reunite for Thanksgiving

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Members of Boy Scout Troop 88 of Saint Mary of Mount Carmel in Dunmore gathered recently at the old Sal’s for a Thanksgiving reunion.

Many of the former scouts were in town for the holiday and an impromptu reunion gathering was set up. Some of the “boys” haven’t seen each other since high school.

Shown in first row, from left: Edward Coleman, Jerry Conway, Keith Albright, Bill Ciccotti, Chick Harlie, Phil Sardo, Jim McCormick and Donny Loftus.

Back row, same order: Eagle Scouts Robert Meehan and Johnny Seaman, Scout Harry Courious, Motsie Kaminski, Bob-O McDonald and Eagle Scout Tom Kaswell.

Allied Volunteers Host Annual Breakfast with Santa Claus

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The Allied Volunteers of Allied Services held its annual “Breakfast With Santa” in the Graff Community Room in the Luger Center at Allied Services on Dec. 2.  Santa and Mrs. Claus greeted each child with a Santa gift and an opportunity to have a picture with him.

Pictured seated from left are: Mark McMasters, Mrs. Claus (Penny Commons), Volunteers’ President Traci Adomiak and Santa Claus (Bob Commons).  

Standing, same order: Shirley Lepthien, Nancy Connolly, Bob Zelno, Bob McDonough, Phyllis Sileo, Barbara Smith, Sue Edstrom, Betty Anderson, Scherry Gregg and Bill Tonti.  Absent is publicity officer Mark McDade.

 

Holy Cross Runner Commits to Temple

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Holy Cross senior Alexis Walsh is shown with her coaches and family as she commits to Temple University for cross country and track.

Shown seated from left: Tim Walsh, Alexis Walsh, Maureen Walsh and Douglas Walsh, family members. Standing, same order: Jody Leach, CSCS;  Al Callejas, HCHS athletic director; Ann Marie Rogers,  Alex Higley,  Mark Repecki, Charles Orlando, Lou Tempesta, coaches, and Ben Tolerico, HCHS principal.