W-b City Fire Union Eyes Pact 
Unlike Years Past, Contract 
With Firefighters' Union Could 
Be Wrapped Up Before A City 
Budget Is Passed

3 Return With Golden Memories

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Patrick Sicilio received a commendation and a letter of appreciation from
the &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Luzerne County Board of Assistance during a recent meeting. Sicilio was
recognized for his dedication and leadership as chairman of the board since &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1992. Pictured, from left, are: Sandra Piccone, chairperson; Patrick
Sicilio, &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 and Nick Volpetti, executive directorLuzerne County high school students
were presented the F. William Remington Scholarship by the Commission on
Economic Opportunity (CEO) during its Annual Awards Dinner. CEO annually
awards scholarships to academically talented high school graduates to assist
in meeting college expenses. The Scholarship Award is in memory of F. William
Remington a former member and president of the CEO board. The scholarship is
funded by the Northeastern Resources Development Corporation. The awards were
presented to Adrienne Ann Evans, Valerie A. Horchos, Wendi Hunter, Antoinette
Karis, Steven Kester, Leslie Matte, Jaclyn Mondell, Courtney Scutt, and
Patrick Smith. Awards were also presented to continuing Remington Scholars
Kimberly Collier, Danielle Gumaer, Alicia Schultz, Denise Seabrook, Tara
Trzcinski, Stephen Martyak, Ryan Lopez, Brian Parise, Chanh Tran, Holly Jones,
Rita Chamoun, Heather Wright, Eric Skvarla, and Angie Scalise. Pictured,
seated, from left, are: Dorothy Remington, Jones, Seabrook, and Amy
Remington-Decker. Standing: Monsignor Andrew McGowan, Camell Kline, Smith,
Carol Herstek, Tom Herstek and Gene Brady. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Jewish Family Service of Wilkes-Barre's Board of Directors elected officers
and members during it's recent meeting. Pictured, seated, from left, are: Mark
Madwed, board member; Ina Lubin, third vice president; Suzanne Wilson,
recording secretary; David Harris, second vice president. Standing: Max
Bartikowsky, new board member; Allen Reishtein, treasurer; Sydel Minkoff,
corresponding secretary; Sheldon Aeral, executive director. Absent from photo
were: Howard Grossman, president; Dan Falkowitz, first vice president; Steve
Nachlis, fourth vice president; and Bob Smith, new board member. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Altegra Credit Company at the Pine Mall in Wilkes-Barre recently celebrated
its grand opening. Altegra Credit Company offers a full menu of flexible
finance and mortgage programs, including first and second mortgages to serve
customers with various credit ratings. Pictured, from left, are: Paul Maher,
Rep. for Congressman Paul Kanjorski; Robert Delescavage, Wilkes-Barre Twp.
mayor; Christine Dolan, manager at Altegra; Mary Ann Braden, regional manager,
Altegra; Thomas Makowski, chairman, County Commissioners; Fred Lohman, VP
Greater W-B Chamber; and Gordon Wilkinson, membership director, Greater W-B
Chamber. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The American Diabetes Association's annual Walktoberfest is scheduled for
Oct. 6 at Harveys Lake and the Steamtown Mall in Scranton. McDonalds will
serve breakfast to participants and spectators at both sites. For more
information or to register, call 344-0820 or 823-3355 or register at any
McDonalds location. Pictured, from left, are: Nancy Valunis and Ann Riley,
marketing directors, McDonalds; Leah Rudolph, Walktoberfest Committee; Julia
Rudolph, Lenny Bonacci, promotions director for KRZ; and ~the KRZ Mascot. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wilkes-Barre recently celebrated the Rite
of Confirmation for youths on Pentecost Sunday. Pictured, from left, are:
Jennifer Clare Dougherty, Pastor Terhune, Thomas Roy Zaro and Aaron Joseph
Bernecker. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church in Kingston recently celebrated the
Sacrament of Holy Eucharist. Pictured, first row, from left, are: Matthew
Hawk, Shawn Nilon, Michael Gergel and Jonathan Williams. Second row: The Rev.
Theodore Krepp and Mary Ann Evans, teacher. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Joseph Goryl Jr. was awarded the Uniform Inspection Award at a recent Court
of Honor held by Troop #155 of Trucksville United Methodist Church. Goryl is
the first recipient of this annual award given in memory of the late Richard
F. Montgomery, an Eagle Scout from Troop #155. Pictured, from left, are:
Daniel Luke, Mary Lou Montgomery, Robert Montgomery, Joseph Goryl Jr., Carolyn
Luke, Jayne Montgomery and Richard Montgomery. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The Shavertown United Methodist Church recently received new doors to
memorialize and honor various members of families of the church. The stained
glass doors and new transom and related lighting were presented in memory of
Edmund P. Davis by Ruth P. Davis and family and friends; the restoration of
the historic transom over the middle doorway was completed in memory of Elwood
E. Swingle by Mary Lou Single and family and friends; and the glass etched
interior doors at the main entrance were presented by Benjamin R. Jones III
and in honor of retiring Pastor James A. Wert. Pictured, first row, from left,
are: Robert Berkey, Kim Hogans, Mary Lou Single, Thomas J. Hogans and Michele
Butts. Second row: Kenneth Swingle, Cathy Berkey, Jeffery Butts, Maryann
Swingle, and John Swingle. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Wyoming Valley Health Care System recently held an orientation for youths
involved in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital's summer candy striping program. The
candy striping program is comprised of girls and boys between the ages of 13
and 18 who volunteer their services to many hospital departments including
hospital service, admission, emergency room registration and nursing stations.
For more information or to file an application, call the Volunteer Services
Department at 552-3067. Pictured, seated, from left, are: Suzanne Golden and
Dorcas Ramsay. Standing: Anita Ostrowski, Jill Aigeldinger, Arlene Lorah,
Melissa Watkins and Russell Watkins. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The Northeastern Pennsylvania Make-A-Wish Foundation and WBRE-TV, Channel
28, recently presented the Second Annual Telethon for the Make-A-Wish
Foundation. Magic 93 (WMGS), Hot 97 (WBHT) and WARM 590 all joined forces with
WBRE to present a total media effort to assist the foundation's quest to
fulfill the dreams of children suffering critical or life threatening
illnesses in the area. WBRE anchors, Keith Martin and Dawn Timminey, co-hosted
the event along with Make-A-Wish Board members from the studio of WBRE. WARM,
MAGIC and HOT personalities hosted the satellite sites at the Viewmont Mall in
Scranton and the Wyoming Valley Mall in Wilkes-Barre Township. Pictured,
kneeling, from left, are: Ellen O'Brien, Kid Kelly, and Kelly K. Standing:
Frankie Warren, Joe Milazzo, general chairman; Kelly Reed, Terry McNulty, and
Bill O'Boyle, vice chairman. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The Arts at Hayfield Executive Committee will hold its 12th annual summer
festival on Aug. 25 at the Penn State Wilkes-Barre Campus in Lehman. Hours
will be from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will include arts and crafts,
entertainment, children's games, and a wide-variety of ethnic and American
foods. For more information, call 675-2171. Seated, from left, are: Alicia
O'Donnell and Kim Teufel, program committee; Marcia Nelson, Janice Lopasky,
membership committee; Irene Thomas, membership committee; Joan Diana, program
committee chair. Standing: Karen Cox, president; David Rice, treasurer; Peggy
Toluba, development chair; Linda Major, achievement award chair. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center's volunteer services department
will offer Safe Sitter Classes on Aug. 21-22 at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley
medical center in Wilkes-Barre. The classes will teach youths ages 11-13 with
the principles of safe babysitting. Class size is limited. Registration is
$15. For registration or further information, call the Geisinger Wyoming
Valley volunteer services department at 826-7767. Pictured, from left, are:
Lauren Newberry, Mary Pierandozzi, Leigh Ann Dougherty, JoLynne Harenza,
Jennifer Zurek, Catrina Lispi, Ginnie Kerrick, instructor; Ashley Swerdon, and
Kristen Miraglia. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Patrick Sicilio Received A Commendation And A Letter Of Appreciation From The 
Luzerne County Board Of Assistance During A Recent Meeting. Sicilio Was 
Recognized For His Dedication And Leadership As Chairman Of The Board Since 
1992. Pictured, From Left, Are: Sandra Piccone, Chairperson; Patrick Sicilio, 
And Nick Volpetti, Executive Director.