Category Archives: November 2015

UNICO Presents Check to Keystone Warriors

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Some Keystone UNICO members met with Paul Spurgin, co-founder and executive officer of Keystone Warriors, at the Armed Services Memorial at Nay Aug Park, where they presented him with a $1,700 check.

The donation was made to the Keystone Warriors on behalf of the entire UNICO group as a result of UNICO’s recent Applebee’s Fundraiser.  Keystone Warriors offer various forms of aid to service men and women of Pennsylvania who have suffered from the negative effects from combat duty.  

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From left are David Eisele, veteran’s service officer; Paul Spurgin; Mark McDade, PA II district governor; Frank Coviello, event chairman; Valerie Riggi, Keystone Chapter Treasurer; Mary Ann Coviello, fundraiser co-chair; James Mack, Keystone chapter board president; John Mecca, Keystone chapter president; and Theodore Riggi, Keystone board member.

Healthy Families/Happy Families at the YMCA

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The Greater Scranton YMCA is proud to announce it will again be offering the Healthy Families/Happy Families Program free of charge to Lackawanna County residents this year.

Healthy Families/Happy Families is a 10-week program designed to engage youth and families in a journey of wellness through positive role models, proper nutrition and a healthy balance of fitness, fun and family. The program helps families to develop healthy habits for daily living, spend quality time together and have fun while discovering new ways to be healthy and active. The program will be held at the Y on at 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays, beginning Nov. 7, and ending Jan. 16.

The Healthy Families/Happy Families is made possible thanks to a three-year grant commitment from the Northeastern Pennsylvania Heath Care Foundation.

For information on the program and to register, as space is still available, interested families can contact Paula Scotchlas, Communtiy Outreach Director, at pscotchlas@greaterscrantonymca.org or call (570) 342-8115 ext. 232. More information can also be found at www.greaterscrantonymca.org.

Bob Roche to be Honored by Knights of Columbus

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By Steve Svetovich

The Dunmore Knights of Columbus No. 3635 will be honoring Bob Roche, 96, for 75 years of service at its annual Christmas party at La Una Banquet Hall, located 429 East Drinker St. in Dunmore.

The event will be held Saturday, Dec. 19, with cocktails at 6 p.m. followed by a 7 p.m. dinner.

Roche, 96, who has been married to his wife Elizabeth for 70 years, joined the Knights of Columbus Council No. 280 in Scranton Jan. 1, 1940. He later joined the Dunmore Knights of Columbus No. 3635. He remains a member there.

Roche, who still gets around well and will be present at the annual Christmas party, served as Grand Knight for six years and district deputy for three years. He is a fourth degree Knight.

He is a member of Saint Mary of Mount Carmel Church.

Dunmore Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Pat Mandarano and Dennis Lalley are co-chairpersons of the annual Christmas party. Those who wish to attend can contact Mandarano (570-344-3491) or Lalley (570-342-5496) by December 12.

Joe Ehnot, 93, is next in line with years of service at 61 years and running.

Lalley commended Roche for his remarkable 75 years of service. “Bob has always been a dedicated Knight and strong supporter of the Knights of Columbus.

“He is a former very successful business owner in Scranton. He owned and operated Roche Tires.

“He is a fine, outstanding gentleman and family man. He still gets around and continues to support the Knights of Columbus. He will be present at the Christmas dinner to accept his award and recognition.

“As always, we look forward to the annual Christmas party which is going on now for over 25 years. We are looking forward to honoring Bob Roche, a very good man.”

The Dunmore Knights of Columbus held a Halloween party for local children 12 and under from 1-3 p.m Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Dunmore Community Center.

John Pugliese was chairperson for that event.