John Mitchell Day Ceremony

Posted on January 3, 2018 by The Dunmorean

The John Mitchell Day Ceremony and Man of the Year was held this year at the Cathedral Cemetery.

Mitchell was the great labor leader who fought for an eight-hour work day, minimum wage, and safety standards in the mines. The AOH Hook O’Malley Division 4 has been celebrating John Mitchell Day for the past 13 years. Keith Oleski, AOH member, was awarded Man of the Year for his past dedication to the Union and his community.

Shown from left are: James Barrett, historian; Joe Walsh, state director; Colleen Gerrity, James Connor, treasurer; James Sweeney, Patrick O’Malley, president; Vincent O’Malley, Keith Oleski, John Mitchell Man of the Year and Marshall; Mary Lou Oleski, Judge Thomas Munley, Jay Sheckman, Joe Hosie, PA AOH president; Gene Widdick, John Trauma, Columbus Day Association; Katie Hosie, Sarah Walsh, and Nora Connor.

Keystone UNICO Member Induction

Posted on January 3, 2018 by The Dunmorean

UNICO new members

Dunmore’s Keystone UNICO inducted three new members at their December Meeting at Fiorelli’s.

Pictured from left are: Cathy Gerard, Keystone UNICO president; Mario Nese, Eileen Kovatch and Mary Lou Montana, new Keystone members; Mark McDade, inducting officer, and Mary Ann Coviello, membership director.

Anyone interested in becoming a Keystone UNICO Member can contact Mary Ann at 570-344-3737 or any member.

Commissioners Recognized for Supporting County Disability Fair

Posted on January 3, 2018 by The Dunmorean

Disability Fair Recognition Pix

The Lackawanna County Commissioners were honored by the County’s Disability Fair Committee for their generous support of the group’s inaugural expo held in October.

The Commissioners provided seed money for the fair’s start-up and administration. Committee members presented the Commissioners with a shirt from the event.

Shown from left: Commissioner Patrick M. O’Malley, Keith Williams, committee; Commissioner Laureen A. Cummings, Commissioner Jerry Notarianni, and Bobby Walsh, committee.