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Happy Fourth of July everybody! I received the following note about the Nazarchuk family reunion that the family asked me to share:

The descendants and cousins of Andrew and Valeria (Helen) Nazarchuk (Nazarek) will gather at the Duryea V.F.W. Post 1227, 492 Stephenson St., for the first family reunion in the family’s history. While many suggestions for celebrations had lacked interest in previous years, 79 percent of the available family members expect to enjoy hours of memories and treats.

Travelers from Florida, Pittsburgh, Michigan, New Jersey, and the local area will be welcomed at the V.F.W., to share priceless stories from the ‘Good Ole’ days when Duryea bustled with numerous mom and pop stores, a movie theater, more corner bars than one could count, a recreation / bowling, and roller skating center.

Happy Birthday

Happy healthy birthday wishes are going out to a wonderful gal, Deborah Goldstein, who observed her special birthday on Wednesday, June 29. From her family and friends: We wish her the best! She’s number one; and she’s the best; and we just want it to be expressed!

Happy birthday to Ruth Brostowski who will celebrate her special day Wednesday, July 6.

Happy birthday to Paul Butrynowick who will celebrate his special day Wednesday, July 6.

Happy birthday to Ruth Grow who will celebrate his special day Friday, July 8.

Park Available

The Duryea Rec Board has opened the Community Park and the Healey Memorial Playground and Park to the community for birthday parties and other special events. To discuss the terms and availability of the Community Park, which is located behind the Duryea Municipal Building, please contact Ann Levandoski at 457-4728. To discuss the terms and availability of the Healey Park, which is located on the corner of Foote Avenue and Wright Street, please contact Trina Moss at 604-0637 after 5 p.m.

Recycling Reminder

Duryea residents are reminded to wash all bottles and cans before placing them in their recycling container. Many residents are leaving liquid and food in the cans and bottles. Also, residents are reminded to only place the following items in the recycling container: clear and colored bottles; aluminum and steel cans; and plastic soda bottles, milk, water, and detergent bottles. Newspaper, phone books, and magazines can be recycled; however they must be placed in a brown paper bag or tied with string.

The following items cannot be recycled: window panes, light bulbs, mirrors, ceramics, aluminum foil, pie tins, aerosol cans, paint cans, plastic bags, motor oil bottles, margarine tubs, Cool Whip containers, flower pots, take-out containers, children’s toys, or cardboard. Please note recyclables that are not clean or contain items that are not recyclable will not be picked up by the street department.

Sewer Authority

The Duryea Borough Sewer Authority office will be closed Monday, July 4. The office will re-open Tuesday, July 5 at 9 a.m. Please note the office hours during the summer are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Holiday Hours

The Duryea Borough Street Department and borough offices will be closed Monday, July 4. Garbage and recyclables will be collected one day late this week. Yard waste will not be collected for this Friday only.

Duryea Wildcats

The Duryea Wildcats are now on Facebook. To learn more about the team and follow them all season long, simply request them as your Facebook friend. You can also contact the Wildcats via e-mail at [email protected].

The Duryea Wildcats will have sign-up sessions for football and cheerleading July 11-14 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Duryea Wildcats field, corner of Kramer and Shaft Streets. All participants must submit their birth certificate, two proofs of residency, a photo, and medical clearance from a doctor to play. The registration fee is $60 and 20 tickets for a single family and $60 and 25 tickets for a family of two or more. Returning players who have not returned their uniforms are asked to do so at this time. For more information, please e-mail [email protected].

The Wildcats are also seeking advisors for the A, C, and D teams. If you’re interested in helping your community, please Bonnie Grochal during one of the sign-up sessions.

The Duryea Wildcats’ cheerleaders will have practice Monday, July 11 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Duryea Wildcats field, corner of Kramer and Shaft Streets. This practice is the A, B, C, and D teams.

The Duryea Wildcats will have a coin drop Friday, July 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. All coaches and advisors are asked to report to the field at 5:15 p.m.

The Duryea Wildcats’ football players will have practice Monday, July 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Duryea Wildcats field, corner of Kramer and Shaft Streets. This practice is for the A, B, C, and D teams.

Excelsior Meeting

The members of Excelsior Hose Co. No. 2 will have a special meeting Sunday, July 10 at 12:30 p.m. at the hose company, 798 Foote Ave. All members are urged to attend.

Little League

The Duryea Little League will have its monthly meeting Sunday, July 10 at 7 p.m. at the Duryea Little League Field House, Shaft Street.

Movie Night

The Duryea Rec Board will sponsor a movie night in the Community Park Saturday, July 16. Keep reading the Duryea News for details as they become available.

Crimewatch

The Duryea Neighborhood Crimewatch and the Duryea Police Department will host a gang awareness presentation Monday, July 18 at 6 p.m. at the Duryea Municipal Building, 315 Main St. At this presentation, which will be given by the F.B.I., Philadelphia Division, Scranton Office, attendees will learn about the following topics: gangs that are operating in Northeast Pennsylvania; the history of gangs; identifiers including tattoos, dress, writings, and graffiti; and understanding gang mentality. The public is encouraged to attend.

VFW Yard Sale

The V.F.W. Post 1227 will have a yard sale Saturday, July 30 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the post home, 492 Stephenson St. Tables can be reserved for $10. Food and beverages will also be available. For more information, please call Mary at 451-0719. The rain date for this event is Sunday, July 31.

Class of 1961

The Duryea High School class of 1961 will have its 50th reunion Saturday, Sept. 3 at Memorable Occasions, 268 S. Main St. The cocktail hour will begin at 6 p.m. followed by a buffet dinner at 7 p.m. which includes an open bar. Music from the 50s and the 60s will provide the entertainment for the night. Prior to the dinner, there will be a Mass at 4:30 p.m. at Nativity of Our Lord Parish at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 529 Stephenson St., for departed members of the class.

Germania Tournament

The Germania Hose Company is holding its fourth annual golf tournament Saturday, Sept. 10 at Pine Hills. It is a 1 p.m. shotgun start. The cost is $80 per player which includes green fees, cart, dinner, refreshments, and prizes. For more information, please contact Jerry at [email protected].

Holy Rosary Golf

Holy Rosary School will have its third annual golf classic Sunday, Sept. 18 at Edgewood in the Pines, Drums. Registration is at noon and the shotgun start begins at 1 p.m. It is a captain and crew format. Singles will be placed on a team. The cost is $100 per player which includes lunch and dinner at the club.

There are several sponsorship opportunities available at various donation levels . For more information please contact Debbie Davis at 451-1762.

Bingo is Back

This bingo is under new management and will take place Monday evenings at the Germania Hose Co., 430 Foote Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Early bird begins at 6:30 p.m., and the regular games begin at 7 p.m.