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NATIONAL LEAGUE Pirates 2, Phillies 1, 12 innings 



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Corvettes fill the parking lot at Ron Gitkos&rsquo;s West Side Auto in West Pittston during last year&rsquo;s Vettes for Vets event.
 

 




 



 

A fundraiser featuring Corvettes from past and present to benefit the West Pittston American Legion, Post 542, 1st Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo, will take place next Sunday, June 12, from noon until 3:00 p.m. at West Side Auto, (Valero Gas Station), 401 Wyoming Avenue. 
Registration is $ 10.00 that includes food and beverage.
Register early to ensure a good spot. 
For more information contact Ron Gitkos at 654-2261.
Bus Trip
Cameo House, West Pittston, is hosting a bus trip to New York City on Sunday, June 26. to the Brooklyn Flea Market, Canal St., and Little Italy. The cost is $80.00 per person. 
Call Anne 655-3420 or email anne.cameo@verizon.net.
Rams Signups
The West Pittston Rams Junior Cheerleading and Football Association announced 2011 season registration dates at the Moose Lodge, 425 Exeter Avenue on June 23 and 30, and July 7 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for residents of West Pittston, Harding, Falls &amp; Exeter Township from ages 5 to 14-years. Children will be placed in age-designated teams fees due at registration
Fees are: $60.00 registration fee, $10.00. The cost for a football jersey is $30.00, if needed. There is a $25 refundable activity fee for concession stand staffing.
A birth certificate is required, a photo of the child to be registered, 2 documents to prove residency (ex: utility bills, driver&rsquo;s license), and a Medical clearance to participate in football or cheerleading.
Rams Positions
The Rams Board of Directors are seeking a head football coach to volunteer to lead the D team. This is for the 5 to 7 year old bracket of players. Interested parties should contact the VP of Football, Jason McDade at vpoffootball@westpittstonrams.com.
The Rams Board of Directors are seeking an interested volunteer for the Board position of Safety Officer. Please speak to any current Board member regarding qualifications and expectation for the position, or email president@westpittstonrams.com for more information. 
Real Groovey
West Pittston based band Groove Train is currently debuting their 10-original songs CD. You can find that album on iTunes, CDBaby or on the band&rsquo;s website at www.GrooveTrainBand.com.
The band is made up of Dave Chaump, Rebecca Santoro Hetzel, Dan Bogdon, and Greg Bealla.
The band is available for your event featuring popular party and dance music. 
Scout Needs Help
Conner Mangan, a Life Scout in Boy Scout Troop 302, is currently working on the rank of Eagle Scout. To fulfill one of the requirements for this rank, he must complete a community service project. His goal is to replace the &ldquo;Welcome to West Pittston&rdquo; sign on the corner of Erie and Wyoming Avenues. The new sign will be constructed of an eco friendly and durable composite. New landscaping will also be added.
This project will cost approximately $3,000.00 and even the smallest donation will help achieve Conner&rsquo;s goal. Checks can be made out to Boy Scout Troop 302 and sent to 1250 Wyoming Ave, Exeter 18643. 
 
Book/Bake Sale
A Book/Bake Sale is scheduled for June 24-25 on the grounds around the West Pittston Library. There will be books on sale for every age category, from EZ Read and beginning readers to children&rsquo;s, juvenile, young adult, and fiction and nonfiction. 
Book prices start at 25 cents and there will be plenty of books at this price. Selections include mysteries, drama, art, politics, cooking, travel, gardening, history, biographies, and auto biographies, all arranged by topic and some by author.
The bake sale will feature all homemade baked goods from breads, to cake, cookies, and pies. Specialty baskets will be offered for you to try your luck. Drawing for the baskets will be on June 25 around 2:30 p.m.
Yard Waste, Recycling
Yard waste pick up: Montgomery Avenue to Erie Street will be picked up on Mondays while Montgomery Avenue to Susquehanna Avenue will be picked up on Tuesdays. 
Recycling materials are picked up curbside on the first and third Thursdays of each month and include newspapers (in covered containers only) and commingled glass and aluminum cans. Drop off recycling is every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Public Works Facility, 505 Delaware Avenue. 
Office Hours
A representative from Congressman Lou Barletta&rsquo;s office will be available at the West Pittston Municipal Building on Exeter Avenue, the first and third Wednesdays of every month from 10:00 a.m. to noon. 
Tax Reminder
Taxes due are currently in face value amount until June 8.
Tax office hours are: Tuesday and Wednesday, 6:00 &ndash; 8:00 p.m.; Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to noon or by appointment by called 655-3801.
If you are requesting a receipt, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Library Programs

Adult Programs

Rose Gardening Workshop - Saturday, June 18, 10-11:30 a.m. Cost: $5.00 to benefit the library
Beginner Yoga - Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: $7:00 drop-in; discounted punch passes available.
West Pittston Library Book Club - First Tuesday of Each Month, 6:45 p.m.
Basic Computer Classes - Session 1: Thursdays, 6/2-6/23, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Session 2: Thursdays, 7/7-7/28, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Session 3: Thursday, 8/4-8/25, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cost is $40.00 per session.
Basket Raffle, currently displayed at the Library - Chances available at the Library, $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Drawings will be held at the Book &amp; Bake Sale.
Book &amp; Bake Sale, 6/24 &amp; 6/25, 9:00 a.m.-3:-00 p.m.
The Friends of the Library meet once a month at the Library. Call the Library for information about their upcoming meetings.
Financial Courses - Social Security: 6/15, 6:00-7:00 p.m.; Roth and Roth Conversions: 7/20, 6:00-7:00 p.m.; College Funding Workshop: 8/17, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Work Your Wellness! Saturdays, 7/9-8/27, 10:00-11:30 a.m. 8-Week Program: $32.00; Individual Sessions: $5.00.
Sessions are: July 9 - Welcome to program! Diet assessment, goal setting and exercise techniques.
July 16 - Food groups, Serving Sizes and Nutritional Needs
July 23 - Menu planning
July 30 - Label reading
August 6 - Tips for dining out and grocery shopping
August 13 - Functional foods (vitamins &amp; minerals)
August 20 - Mindful eating
August 27 - Wrap Up! Lifestyle vs. Diet
Kayak the Susquehanna River: 7/16, 8:30 a.m. meet to get on the water by 10:00 a.m. Costs are: $45, single kayak; $65, tandem kayak; $15, if you provide your own boat and shuttle to the starting location

Children&rsquo;s Programs

Travel the globe without ever leaving your library! Join this year&rsquo;s Summer Reading Program and Summer Enrichment Series. 
Two 8-week programs run from June 27 - Aug 20 and are full of reading, prizes, games crafts and songs from around the world. 
Sign ups kick off Friday, June 24, from 9 a.m. &ndash; 3 p.m. with a Ronald McDonald Magic Show at 11 a.m. and coloring table all day.
Birthday Notes
Celebrating this week are: Maria Pacchioni, 6/5; Rebecca Cruise, 6/6; Amy Rodano, 6/8; Jennifer Zalepa Hines, 6/8; Trevor Skene, 6/9; Nick Callaio, 6/10; Amanda Panuski, 6/10; and Rebecca Prociak, 6/11.

‘vettes For Vets’ Corvette Fundraiser Is Next Sunday