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12/24/201 The Factoryville Women's Civic League is seeking new members for their community endeavors. Please consider joining this active civic group. Regular meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM in the Community Room of the Christy Mathewson Park Apts. Factoryville.
The Factoryville Public Library will be closed on Sat. December 31st, New Years Eve, Monday, Jan. 2nd, for New Years. The library will also be closed on Mon. Jan 16th for Martin Luther King.
12/11/2011
Merry Christmas everyone. Have you become aware of the beautiful decoration on the homes of the Borough. Did you notice how the blue lights on the Christmas Tree in front of Borough Hall appear to brighten up the whole area. Thanks to the Factoryville Fire Co. and the Girl Scouts for decorating the tree.
The parish Youth Group from Our Lady of the Abingtons celebrated the Feast of St. Nicholas Christmas Caroling on the streets of Dalton Sunday, De. 11th. While Caroling the Youth Group collected food for the Dalton food Pantry. Younger brothers & sisters, parents & grandparents joined in the singing. St. Nicholas passed out candy canes to the children on their porches. Refreshments were served after caroling at the Petherick Home.
The Factoryville Women's Civic Leagues Annual Christmas Party was held Friday, Dec. 9 th at the Country Place, Route 6 & 11, Factoryville. An enjoyable time was had by all who attended. Bre Reynolda was selected to be the Person of the Year by the league.
The United Methodist Church of Factoryville's Choir is presenting a Christmas Cantata " ONCE UPON A NIGHT". The perfromance will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17th at 7 PM. Everyone is welcome.
The Clinton Township/ Factoryville Borough Joint Municipal Sewer Authority will meet Wednesday, Dec. 14th at 6 PM in the Factoryville Borough Hall, Factoryville. The Factoryville Borough Council Meeting will be held Wednesday, Dec. 14th, 7:30 PM in the Borough Hall on College Avenue. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
12/4/2011
The Borough of Factoryville celebrated Their Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec. 3rd. Keystone College Chorus sang many Christmas Carols until Santa Claus arrived. At 5:15 PM Santa arrived on board the Factoryville Fire Engine. Many children, along with the large crowd in attendance, were delighted. Everyone was treated to free refreshments while the Boy Scouts roated marshmallows behind the municipal building. The children told Santa what they wanted for Christmas. A good time was had by all. The tradition of the Christmas Tree lighting and arrival of Santa in Factoryville is alive and well. Hopefully it will continue for many more Christmas seasons. The Factoryville Girl Scouts organized this event as a "Meet the Community", under the direction of their Scout Leaders Niki Weisenfluh and Eleanor Kane.
Our Lady of the Abingtons Youth Christmas Caroling & Food Drive will take place on Sun. Dec. 11th. The group will meet at 216 3rd St. Dalton at 4;30 PM. All are welcome to attend. All of the food collected will go to the Dalton Food Pantry. Refreshments will be served after caroling.
The Luncheon for all Senior Citizens of the area sponsored by the Factoryville Women's Civic League is scheduled for Sunday. Dec.18th beginning at 11:00 am. It will be held in the Community Room of the Christy Mathewson Apts. on Maple Street.
The Senior-Get-Together from Our Lady of the Abingtons Seniors will meet on Wed. Dec. 14th at 1 pm. in the parish hall. A special presentation will be made on "Home Schooling-USA". If interested in attending or any questions please call Jerry or Alice @ 945-5511. Light refreshments will be served. Don Michael Demarest, Lackawanna Trail High Student is organizing a volleyball tournament for St. Judes Research Hospital, as his Senior Project. It is scheduled for Sat. January 7, 2012 , at Lackawanna Trail High School. For information please call Ashley Chuck @ 570-687-5771.
11/20/2011
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day will be celebrated this Thursday. The Pilgrim Fathers, they made Thanksgiving Day. WHY? I hope everyone celebrates Thanksgiving the way it is supposed to be celebrated. A Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Nicholson tonight, Wednesday, Nov. 23rd @ 7 pm. Father Ed Michelini has graciously agreed to bring the message. All parishioners are invited to attend.
Factoryville Tree Lighting will take place on Saturday, December 3 beginning at 4:30 PM, 161 College Avenue, Factoryville Borough Hall Building. Civic Groups, Church Groups and Keystone College will be present to sing, provide snacks and help the children with holiday crafts. Free and open to the public. Parking available at the United Methodist Church, along College Ave. and the parking lot across from Ray's Market on College Avenue. The Girl Scouts will be making environmentally friendly decorations for the tree. Factoryville Boy Scouts will have a bonfire and roast marshmallows.
The regular monthly public meeting for the Factoryville Shade Tree Commission will be held Monday, December 5th, 6 p.m. in the Factoryville Public Library. The library is located at the back of the Factoryville Borough Hall, 161 College Avenue.
Sunday, Dec. 11th, Christmas Caroling is being planned around the Feast Day of St. Nicholas. The evening of Caroling is in conjunction with Our Lady of the Abingtons Youth Group Project to collect food for the Dalton Food Pantrry.
The Christmas Luncheon for all Senior Citizens of the area will be held on Sunday, Dec. 18th. Beginning at 11 a.m. it is sponsored by the Factoryville Women's Civic League and will be held in the Community Room of the Christy Mathewson Apts. on Maple St. Factoryville.
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11/13/2011
Another Boy Scout works for his Eagle Scout Medal and improves the Community. It is interesting to visit the Clinton Township/Factoryville Borough Community Park and observe the Accidental(Occidental)Animal Area. The area is fenced in, with benches for the animal owners, plastic bags, (if you do not carry your own) and a great area for the dogs to run without a leash. It is hoped that the owners will not allow the dogs to run in the open areas while the children have their games.
Georgie Fields writes that the Factoryville Public Library just received some mysteries written by great authors. These include Janet Evanovich, M.C. Beaton, Catherine Coulter, Lisia Gardener, Stuart Woods and many more. For more information call the library @ 945-3788.
The Mongoose Mountain Bike found in the flower bed, across from Ray's is still inside the Factoryville Borough Hall. To claim please
call Borough Hall at 945-7484.
The Factoryville Women's Civic League Luncheon for all of the Senior Citizens from the area will be on Sunday, Dec. 18th. Beginning at 11 a.m. it will be held in the Christy Mathewson Apts. Community Room. All Seniors are invited.
Bingo will take place Thursday, Nov 17th at St. Parrick'a Hall in Nicholson. Doors open at 5 pm and games begin at 6 pm. This is their Annual Turkey Bingo and the last Bingo of the season. Bingo will resume the first Thursday after Easter.
The Christmas Craft Fair will be held this Saturday, Nov. 19th at the Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center. Beginning at 10 am until 3 pm the Fair is sponsored by the Factoryville Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary and Factoryville Public Library Board.
I was invited to last Tuesday's meeting of the Trail Rotary Club. As a guest I was able to observe the club's meeting protocol, as well as the project reports of three outstanding guest students from Lackawanna Trail High School.
Anna Sweppenheiser, (a junior at Lackawanna Trail High School and October Student of the Month) represented her class. Anna will start a senior project this year entitled, "Caroling for Cans," which will be her gold award for Girl Scouts.
Jamie Reese (a senior at Lackawanna Trail High School) completed an eagle scout project called "Picnic Tables for the parks of Factoryville." Jamie is also working on the school's canned food drive.
Emily Scauppatura, also a senior at Trail, was presented an award by Trail Rotary President Don Demarest. The award designated Emily as Senior Class Student of the Month. Emily is working on a senior video of the year 2012 which will represent the entire class. Early high school and senior photos will be present in the slideshow.
I am thankful of the invitation to the meeting of the Trail Rotary Club. I was indeed impressed with all the presentations.
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11/6/2011
Friday 11/11/11 "ARMISTRICE DAY" Hope that everyone remembers.
Boy Scout Zack Wetzel is working on his project for Eagle Scout at the soccer field. With members of his Troop and some parents, Zack is converting the fenced basin into an Accidental Dog Park. The dog area will feature benches and containers for bags for the dog owners to use to pick up the dog waste.
The Keystone College Concert and Lecture Series will present the 198th Army Concert Band on Thursday, November 10th at 7 p.m. in Brooks Theatre. The performance is free and the public is invited to attend. For information please call Kate Dempsey Jones @ 570-945-8161.
Bingo will be held on Friday, Nov. 11th at the Factoryville Fire Hall. Doors open at 6:00 PM, games begin at 7:00 PM. Please call Bonnie @ 942-4495 for seat reservations.
A reminder to all dog walkers in the Factoryville Borough. A leash is required at all times.
Have you noticed how quickly Jeff Higgins and his crew cut and removed the damaged trees at the Christy Mathewson Park. After the heavy snow storm several trees split apart, break and had major limb damage.Within two days the trees were cut removed, equipmemt gone and if you had not seen the group working, you would never realize that they had been in the park.
The Factoryville Shade Tree Commission keeps on working. Please call Liz Ratchford @ 570-945-1014 if you can volunteer to help plant trees and rain gardens, Saturday, November 12 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Joint Park, 150 Creek Road.
The Factoryville Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary and Factoryville Public Library will have their annual Craft Fair on Sat. Nov. 19th from 10 am to 3 pm. at the Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center on College Avenue. Venders are welcome. Please call Carol Otto @ 945-7699 for an application.
While Eric Laytos was busy making a touchdown for Lackawanna Trail. Pat Fricke was busy making a touchdown for Scranton Prep.
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10/30/2011
Please remember to vote on Tuesday, November 8th, Election Day.
The Parishoners of the Factoryville United Methodist Church will serve a roast beef dinner with homemade desserts on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8th. Takeouts begin at 3:30 p.m. Dining in begins at 4 p.m. Adults $ 8.50, children $ 4.00 and pre-school free.
While volunteeers were out gardening in the Ville they found a Mountain Bike. A childs Mongoose Bike. If you know of anyone missing their bike please stop by the Borough Building on College Avenue.
The Clinton Township Factoryville Borough Joint Municipal Park and Recreation Board will meet Wednesday, Nov. 2nd at 7 PM, 161 College Ave. in the Factoryville Public Library. Agenda: planning for completion of the picnic pavilion and upcoming tree and rain garden planting dates. Public welcome.
Keystone College Lecture Series will present Neuro-diversity: A Compass to a Changing World, Nov. 3rd, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM, Theatre in Brooks. For more information check www.keystone.edu
Nicholson Fire CO.- first Friday soup sale, November 4th. Butternut Squash, Turkey Rice and Cream of Chicken Soups plus New England Clam Chowder are on the menu.Pre-orders by calling 942-4578.
The Factoryville Shade Tree Commission will meet on Friday, Nov. 4th, 2 PM, 161 College Ave, Factoryville Borough Building. Tree planting will be held Saturday, Nov. 12th beginning at 9 AM at the Joint Park, 150 Creek Road.
The next meeting of the Factoryville Women's Civic League will be Tuesday, November 8th, 7:00 PM at the Mathewson Park Apts. Community Room, 6 Maple Street. New members are needed. Find out what the League is all about and what community service activities are planned. New members are needed for all communities. Whatever your interest your new ideas are welcome.
Bingo, VETERANS DAY, Friday, Nov. 11th at the Factoryville Fire Hall. Doors open @ 6:00 PM, Games begin @ 7:00 PM. Call B onnie @ 942-4495 for seat reservations.
The Factoryville Girl Scouts are organizing a tree lighting meet the community event under the direction of their Scout Leaders Niki Weisenfluh and Eleanor Kane on Saturday, Dec. 3rd, 2011. Groups are invited to participate. If you have a craft to share or would like to pass out Christmas treats, or help with the Christmas Carols all are invited. E-MAIL lIZ rATCHFORD @ admin@factoryville.org This will be the third public tree lighting ceremony along with the fire company held at the Borough Hall Building.
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10/25/2011
Nicholson lost a good man this week with the death of Tom Bell. Tom and I were involved in Little League during the 1990's. Tom will be missed by many.
Please drive carefully. With Halloween approaching children may not be easily seen with their interesting costumes on.
Bingo takes place at St. Patrick's Hall, Nicholson every Thursday with doors opening at 5:00 p.m. Bingo begins at 6 p.m.
The next Factoryville Shade Tree Commission meeting will take place Friday, Nov. 4th, 2 PM Borough Hall, 161 College Avenue. Agenda:planting of trees and dates for volunteers. Many volunteers are needed to assist in planting trees and rain gardens at the soccer field the first week of November. If interested in helping please call 945-1014.
The Factoryville United Methodist Church Parishoners will serve a "roast beef dinner with homemade desserts" on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8th. Take-outs begin at 3:30 PM. Dining in begins at 4:00 PM. Cost: Adults $ 8.50 -Children $ 4.00 and Pre School free.
10/16/2011
The sun came out on Saturday just as the parade began for Keystone College Homecoming. Starting at the Elementary Center fire trucks, floats and distinguished guests traveled down College Ave. to the College. The residents enjoyed the floats and the children loved the candy.
Pick up waste from your dog please. "IT'S THE LAW". WALKING IN THE PARK YOU CAN'T SEE THE WASTE BECAUSE OF THE LEAVES. It is aggravating and disgusting to step on the deposit from a dog whose owner could care less. Bags are free and located on the bridge.
Our Lady of the Abingtons Senior Group will meet at 2:00 PM,Wednesday Oct. 19th in the Parish Hall for the monthly get-to-gether. Thomas Cupillari will give a presentation about the Keystone College Observatory in Fleetville. Interest has been expressed about the planets and stars.
The Trail Rotary Club will have a 'BREAKFAST BUFFET', Sunday Oct. 23rd, from 9am until noon at Gin's, Route 107, Factoryville. Proceeds support Trail Rotary Club.
The Wyoming County Fair Kwanis 2011 Queen and her Court will visit the Factoryville Public Library on Tuesday, Oct. 25th at 3;30 PM. They will be doing Storytime and Crafts. All grade school children are invited.
Are you aware of what the Rotary is all about?
The Rotary Club of Trail is always looking for individuals as members. Unless otherwise determined Rotary Meetings are held every Tuesday at noon, Gin's Restaurant, ROUTE 107.
Boy Scout Devon Clark spoke to the Borough Council members about his project for Eagle Scout. With his vast interest in music Devon plans to present "music in the park", in May of 2012 or the evening of Christy Mathewson Days. Devon is in the tenth grade at Lackawanns Trail.
The second grade of Lackawanna Trail helped the Factoryville Shade Tree Commission plant daffodil bulbs around Factoryville. Trees and rain gardens will be planted the first week in November at the park. If interested in helping plant please call 945-1014.
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