R&L Civic Club honors pair
Brian Tomasetti of Old Forge and Dave Sweetman of Riverside, were the honorees when the R&L Civic Club of Taylor conducted its 65th annual banquet at St. George's Hall.
Robert McGuire, president, welcomed guests to the annual event and presented Brian and Dave with their Outstanding (football) Player Awards. Ed Day was toastmaster. The Rev. Philip Altavilla led a moment of prayer for departed members. Brian, Dave, and their coaches, Mike Schuback and Evan Prall, offered remarks.
Taylor Mayor Richard Bowen inducted officers, including Mr. McGuire, president; Andy Panek, vice president; Mike Day, treasurer; Edward Fortuna, secretary; James Digwood, Jim Schiavo, Walter Arens and Ed Day, executive board members; and committee chairmen: Gene King, Chef De Cuisine; Fran DeAngelo, clambake; Jim Digwood, fundraising, Mike Day, banquet coordinator, and Neil DeAngelo, programs.
Members on the 65th anniversary, along with honorary member Richard Wielebinski, include John Adamiak Jr., the Rev. Philip Altavilla, Walter Arens, Harry Armstrong Jr., George Beiber, Craig Bowen, Rich Bowen, Paul Brennan, George Cavanaugh, Gene Cudo, Joseph Cudo, Edward Day, Michael Day, Francis DeAngelo Sr., Francis DeAngelo Jr., Neil DeAngelo, Daniel Digwood, Dave Digwood, Dr. Glen Digwood, James Digwood, Joseph DiStasi Jr., Ron Fish, Edward Fortuna, John Fortuna Sr., Lee Frutchey Sr., Jim Fuller, Eugene Gallagher, Mike Gawel, Kevin Harchar, Donald Hart, Leonard Janeski, Ed Jezorwski, Fred Johnson, Ron Jordan, John Kapacs, Gene King, Thomas King, Rich Kobeski, George Kofira, Jack Kreig, Greg Krenitsky, Zandy Lebiak, Bob McGuire Jr., Michael McKeefery, Chuck McKeel, Jack Mekilo, Leonard Mickavicz, Joe Moceyunas, Raymond Molinaro, Sal Mulea, Shawn Murphy, John Nageli, Rob Naro, Andy Panek, Dave Patrizi, Bernie Poslusney, Evan Prall, Tom Price, Bill Puluka, Tom Reed, Rich Rossi, Peter Sanko, Jim Schiavo, Steve Seftchick, Joseph Semion, Lou Steffanelli Jr., Al Serino, Eugene Shimko, John Souter, Bill Taylor, John Tigue, Jeff Thomas, Robert Thomas, Al Vanchieri Jr., David Walsh, David Weisenfluh, Dave Wilce, George Williams, Mark Williams, Ronald Williams, James Wincovitch and Dr. Edward Zaloga.
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Anne Quinn Butler of Wells Fargo Advisors, Scranton, and Sandy Insalaco, president and chief executive of Nature's Way Purewater Systems, Pittston, are leading the Employment Opportunity & Training Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania's 25th anniversary celebration and 2013 Make A Change campaign. "We are making every effort to reach individuals and families involved with EOTC over the past 25 years, including EOTC program graduates, current participants, volunteers and other supporters. Our invitation also extends to the community at large," Anne said. Sandy added, "EOTC is looking ahead as well as reflecting on its 25-year history. Noting the Million Quarter Campaign, he said, "That's $250,000. One million quarters that will assure families in Lackawanna County, including the growing numbers on EOTC waiting lists, will find much-needed help getting jobs, handling the many challenges facing parents and children, and successfully re-entering our community as productive citizens."