The Pittston Dispatch 08-05-2012

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Library gets major boost

A grand selection

Call him a glad hatter

Expansion project closer to reality with grant/loan.

Mullarkey chosen Grand Marshal for Tomato parade.

Msgr. Bendik’s hats always a hit at St. John’s bazaar.

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We lived at the Pittston Pool

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the Pittston Pool and each day we had to be home by 5:00 p.m. for supper.

We were tired and hungry from swimming all afternoon and even more tired, hungry and hot from walking up Church Street, but in the days before air conditioning and eating out, we could smell dinner cooking at almost every house we passed.

The food must have smelled so good because thinking about it still makes me smile.

I have to point out that the Lussi’s and Bartoli’s Judy refers to were neighborhood bars, both of which served excellent food. Bartoli’s was the site of many events such as bridal showers and baptismal breakfasts, and at one time Lussi’s served a complete lobster tail dinner for $1.99. Lussi’s was also the place where I had my first beer, a glass of Schaefer for ten cents.

Interesting that Judy should bring up the Pittston Pool because just a couple of weeks

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ago I returned home from working out at the gym and got out of my car with a towel over my shoulder. When I did, my neighbor yelled, “You look like you’re coming home from the Pittston Pool.”

I knew what he meant. In the years following the opening of the pool in 1964, kids walking through town with towels over their shoulders were a common site.

I’d have to say the opening of the Pittston Pool was one of the most significant events of my teenage years. For one thing, it forced me to learn to swim.

My dad was an excellent swimmer. He loved telling the story of how he learned. When he was perhaps five years old, maybe a bit less, his older brothers, upset at having to babysit him when they wanted to go swimming, took him down to the Lehigh River and threw him in. “If it looked like I was going to drown,” he’d say, “they would fish me out, let me cry for a few minutes, and then

throw me in again. Eventually I started to doggie paddle around and then they knew they didn’t have to worry about me any more.”

Dad would take us to Harvey’s Lake, and try to teach us to swim by supporting us with his palm placed on our stomach as we paddled and kicked. Usually, when he’d remove his hand, we’d sink like a rock and get mad at him. We thought he should support us like that all day long.

But knowing Pittston was going to build a pool, I went to Harvey’s Lake the previous summer and basically taught myself to swim. Up to then, I had been missing the most important ingredient in the learning process: motivation. I wasn’t about to show up at the new pool unable to swim.

Throughout high school the Pittston Pool was our second home. We’d hang out there thinking we were in a Frankie Avalon/Annette Funicello beach movie. The pool was

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where I first heard the famous Rolling Stones song “(I can’t get no) Satisfaction” and the song “I Get Around” by The Beach Boys.

One of the life guards at the pool was a guy named Bobby Ochreiter and I remember my friend Tony Alu (who grew up to be a performer, perhaps best known as a singer with the band The Cadillacs) singing the name “Bobby Ochreiter” to the tune of The Beatles’ song “Paperback Writer.” If you know Alu, ask him to do it. I’m sure he still can.

Looking back, these memories seem so simple. That’s because they are. Don’t believe all the hype about “The Sixties.” Around here at least, it was a simple time when kids walked along city streets in bathing suits on their way to a day of swimming, and, as Judy Bell points out, walked home later to a hot meal usually eaten around the kitchen table with Mom, Dad, and the whole family. How lucky we were.

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Save for a brief stint when I first started teaching in college in 1990, I have been writing ‘Ed Ackerman, optimist’ continuously since 1984.

During that span I cannot tell you how many times someone has told me an interesting story and then quickly added: and I don’t want to see that in your column.

My response has always been the same: hey, I have to write 52 of those things a year, anything is fair game.

I never really meant that and always honored requests to keep something out of print.

But it’s awfully nice when someone gives me something I can run with. Like this little email from Judy Bell: I have a memory that I’m not sure you have covered in your columns.

I grew up on Center Street between Lussi’s and Bartoli’s (that’s how I always gave people directions to my house) and each day in the summer my girlfriends and I would walk to

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SACRED HEART CHURCH BAZAAR

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Rosemary Borkowski, left, of Suscon, and Marianne Kocylowski, of Bear Creek, join other volunteers in pinching the edges of stuffed pierogies at Sacred Heart Church.

PIEROGIES ... IN A PINCH

Volunteers turn out for annual church festival in Dupont

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we did as kids. It’s enjoyable. We have fun.”

Hours and hours of work are put in to making 33,000 delicious Polish treats.

From peeling potatoes and grating cheese to kneading and rolling the dough. Then there’s the stuffing and pinching and boiling and cooling and See PIEROGIES, Page 4

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lop. Fold. Pinch. Repeat.

It’s not an easy job, but for the members of the pierogi assembly line at Sacred Heart Church in Dupont, it’s done with pure love.

“It’s our parish and we put our hearts and souls into this,” said Marianne Kocylowski, of Bear Creek, part of the crew getting ready for church’s annual bazaar last week.

“We talk about old times, the things

Rose Ann and Arlene Skrzysowski, of Dupont, spoon out mashed potato balls to stuff pierogi dough in preparation for the annual Sacred Heart of Jesus Church picnic which concluded Saturday night.

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Carolyn Klimek, of Dupont, mixes pierogi dough.

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packing and storing.

The process begins the night before when parishioners peel the potatoes.

The next morning, the potatoes are boiled then mashed with cheese (15 pounds of potatoes get about four pounds of “After 50 cheese), cooled years, I and scooped into small know what balls.

I’m doing.

Another assembly line has It’s all in the dough mathe finchine kneading gers. It’s balls of dough, which is fed inlike one to a mechanizsmooth ed roller. The pinching sheets of dough are laid flat and motion.” a group of volMildred unteers, using Mlodzienski round cookie Dupont cutters, makes the discs. (Over a ton of flour and 21,600 eggs goes through the dough machine.)

The dough rounds are placed on a cookie sheet and taken to the pinchers’ tables.

The ball of filling goes in the middle of a dough circle and the women fold them into half moons.

Then they pinch. And pinch.

And pinch.

Mildred Mlodzienski, of Dupont, said there’s really no secret to proper pierogi pinching; you just learn over time.

“After 50 years, I know what I’m doing,” she said. “It’s all in

Tom Titton, of Dupont, rolls pierogi dough before it is cut and stuffed.

Frank Skrzysowski, of Dupont, uses a hole saw to drill cores out of cabbages to make them easier to boil for halushki and piggies.

the fingers. It’s like one smooth pinching motion.”

Kocylowski, a lifetime member of Sacred Heart, said you have to make sure the pierogi is completely sealed.

“If there’s a hole in the dough, it will come apart when they’re boiling,” she said. “We have to make sure they’re closed real good.”

After a tray is full, it is taken into the kitchen where each pierogi is submerged in a vat of boil-

ing water. (Fourteen massive cauldrons of boiling water make for a very hot kitchen, by the way.)

“When they float, they’re done,” Lacomis said.

They’re then put in a cold water bath: a pretty complex system with a pump and many large blocks of ice.

Joe Lacomis, of Suscon, Pittston Township, food chairman for the bazaar, said volunteers will make 22,000 potato, 5,500

Greg Zawacki, of Old Forge, transfers pinched pierogies to pots of boiling water in the kitchen.

cheese and 5,500 cabbage pierogi.

“By far, the potato ones are the most popular,” he said.

At the bazaar, they sell for 75 cents each or 3 for $2.

“We never raised the price on them,” Lacomis said.

Frank Skrzysowski, of Dupont, was coring cabbages … with a drill.

“You take out the core and it’s easier for the women to make piggies. The cabbage just falls

off.”

Lacomis got emotional when he looked across the hall and saw all the volunteers hard at work.

He said there were over 100 volunteers, including more than 40 volunteer “pinchers.”

“We’re a family here,” he said.

“Sacred Heart Church is a family. I get a little emotional when all these people show up to help out. It’s just amazing.”

Ground will be broken in Sept. for Cosgrove annex

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An artist's depiction of the proposed Cosgrove Annex to the Pittston Memorial Library on Broad Street in Pittston.

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• Pittston’s own Sean Klush will bring his Elvis Presley act to the Kirby Center in WilkesBarre on Saturday, Nov. 24.

Tickets will be available at the library and through Ticketmaster.

Tigue, who shares chairmanship of the expansion project with Pat Solano, said the city will also apply for state gaming funds in December.

Quinn applauded U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, state Rep. Mike Carroll and state Sen. John Yudichak for helping obtain public funds.

“This addition will be a Godsend,” Quinn said. “Any help from Harrisburg or Washington is greatly appreciated.”

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The next chapter is nearly written.

With the help of a $761,000 federal loan, the Pittston Memorial Library will break ground in September on a $1.5 million expansion.

U.S. Senator Bob Casey, announced Tuesday that the library will receive a 40-year loan of $761,900 and $105,600 grant.

Barbara Quinn, president of library’s board of trustees, said the money couldn’t have come at a better time.

“We’re bursting at the seams,” she said. “We have no more room.”

Quinn said the 5,000-squarefoot addition will contain a stateof-the-art conference room with Smartboards and WiFi capability, a larger children’s section, an arts and crafts room, teen space, a senior citizen area, a kitchenette, a vestibule, a coat room and additional rest rooms. A playground is planned for behind the building adjacent to the new children’s wing.

“We’ll finally be able to break ground,” Quinn said. “We’re really going to push fundraising once we have the ground breaking.”

Quinn said the exact date of the ceremony hasn’t been determined yet.

The $105,000 grant will be used to renovate the current library.

Casey applauded the expansion.

“Pittston’s library expansion will greatly benefit the community, better enabling our children to enjoy the many educational opportunities the library has to offer and creating a new community meeting space,” Casey said.

The loan and grant were made available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s rural development program, Casey said.

The expansion is part of the library’s Cosgrove Capital Campaign.

John P. Cosgrove, a Pittston

native, spent 70 years working in the media in Washington, D.C. He donated his personal library, including thousands of volumes, correspondence and memorabilia, to his hometown library three years ago. When the Pittston library suggested it expand in part to display the collection, Cosgrove donated $50,000 to get the project started.

The collection, along with the donation, prompted the library trustees to name the proposed project the Cosgrove Annex and to undertake a major capital campaign to pay for it.

Former state Rep. Tom Tigue, honorary co-chairman of the project, said the funding “is a huge step for the library.”

He said three major fund raisers are planned in the next several months.

• An entertainment/sports memorabilia raffle will be set up at the Tomato Festival.

• “A Taste of Greater Pittston” will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sept. 23 on the grounds of the Pittston Memorial Library, 47 Broad St., Pittston. The event will feature tastings of homemade wine and the “Greater Pittston’s Choice” award will be presented to the winemakers voted as presenting the best red and the best white wines. The event will also feature sumptuous samples of appetizers, entrees and desserts presented by area restau-

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The deteriorating railroad bridge spanning the Susquehanna River in Exeter Township is a danger and needs to be demolished, a county official said.

Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority Executive Director Jim Brozena said if the bridge collapses, it could create a dam on the river and “All I know cause major is this is a flooding. The last time the potential tracks were hazard used by trains was in the that we 1980s. don’t need “Two of the to have.” piers are in very bad condiJim Brozena Luzerne County tion and we feel Flood Protection there’s the poAuthority tential for failexecutive ure during a director high-water event,” Brozena said. “I’m suggesting to the authority that thing come down.” He said a high-water event is any time the Susquehanna exceeds 22 feet.

The Lehigh Valley/Coxton Railroad Bridge is owned by Leo Glodzik, of LAG Towing in Duryea.

Glodzik bought the structure for $500 in 2008 from the Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority. He could not be reached for comment, but told The Times Leader he is negotiating a deal to sell the bridge to a scrap company.

“I’ve had engineers inspect the bridge; it’s not going to fall,” Glodzik said. “That bridge will be there a hundred years from now.”

Brozena said he headed at least two bridge demolition projects and such an undertaking would cost at least $500,000. A causeway would have to be constructed across half of the river and half the bridge could safely be demolished. Same for the other side.

“I’m not sure he’d get that

much for the scrape metal and stone,” Brozena said, adding that one avenue toward demolition of the bridge would be to have the municipality declare the structure condemned.

“In the back of my mind, it’s like we’re looking at a bad house,” Brozena said. “It may fall to Exeter Township to condemn it. Right now, it’s for the lawyers to figure out.”

Brozena and Andy Reilly, the county’s community development director and acting director of the Redevelopment Authority, said some of the $15.7 million in flood relief the county received through the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief Program could be used to remove the bridge, according to a story in The Times Leader. The two are discussing that possibility with Luzerne County Engineer Joe Gibbons.

Brozena said two of the pillars supporting the span have severely eroded.

“All I know is this is a potential hazard that we don’t need to have,” he said.

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Two locals receive doctor of medicine degrees Locals meet rock star

Graduates from training Air Force Airman Nicholas V. Talamelli graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program.

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Local music fans Ryan O’Malley, right, and Mark Hoover, left, met Art Alexakis of the rock band Everclear. The band was a pretty popular ‘90s alternative rock band, with songs like “Santa Monica,” “Father of Mine,” “Wonderful,” and “AM Radio.”

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Dr. Gerald Joseph Shovlin Jr.,

Dr. Benjamin J. Moran, son of Benjamin and Nancy Moran, the former Nancy Socash, of Exeter, received his Doctor of Medicine degree on May 31. Dr. Moran graduated from the New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY in a ceremony held at Carnegie Hall.

He is the grandson of James and Rose Moran, of West Pittston, and Irene Socash and the late John Socash, of Exeter.

Currently he is a resident, practicing general surgery at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia and will pursue a fellowship in trauma surgery.

Dr. Moran received the following awards: Alumni Endowed Scholarship for distinguished academic record, Benti-

agement Club and completed internships with the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Penguins. He attended Seton Catholic High School and graduated from Pittston Area High School in 2009. He will start a sales position at Kraft Foods in Hanover and begin studies for his MBA.

vegna Family Scholarship Award for honors in his surgical rotation and a Citation of Service for community service within campus government.

Gerald Joseph Shovlin Jr., son of Jerry and Debbie Shovlin, of Pittston, is a 2012 graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, earning a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.

At PCOM, he was the recipient of the John D. Kearney Memorial Scholarship, awarded on the basis of exceptional academic performance.

Dr. Shovlin is a 2004 graduate of Pittston Area High school and a 2008 graduate of Wilkes University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry.

While at Wilkes, he also received the John D. Kearney Scholarship and Fortinsky Scholarship.

Dr. Shovlin has three sisters, Mrs. Maureen Pikas, Mrs. Kate

Reynolds and Lauren Shovlin.

He is continuing his postgraduate medical training in internal medicine at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Will attend conference Mariah Bronsburg, daughter of Mark and Nancy Bronsburg, of West Wyoming, has been selected to attend the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington D.C. The NYLC Conference is a leadership development program for high school sophomores, junior and seniors who have achieved academic skills and have shown leadership potential. Bronsburg is a sophomore at Wyoming Area Secondary Center in Exeter.

Misericordia grad Kevin E. Odell, son of Kevin and Chris Odell, of Dupont, graduated cum laude from Misericordia University with a

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Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management. He was a member of Sigma Beta Delta, the International Honor Society of Business and was named to the dean’s list throughout his academic career. While at Misericordia, Odell was involved in many campus activities, served as president of the Sports Man-

Happy birthday Happy birthday wishes go out to The Rev. Edward Masakowski, former pastor of St. Mark’s Parish in the Inkerman section of Jenkins Township and now retired and residing in WilkesBarre area, who will celebrate his big day on Friday, Aug. 10.

Special birthday wishes to Joe (Shagger) Dillon, of Port Griffith, who will celebrate his birthday on Wednesdasy, Aug. 15.

Joe, now retired, was a former chief engineer/conductor for Conrail in the local area. Happy birthday wishes to Rosemarie Butera, of Jenkins Township, who celebrated on Aug. 3. Also to Ryan Barhight, of Hughestown, celebrating Aug. 7 and Sue Best, of Pittston, celebrating on Aug.9. Birthday wishes go to Ann Marie Carroll, of Duryea, who will celebrate on Aug.12.

Happy anniversary Happy anniversary wishes go to James and Ann Marie Carroll, of Duryea, who will celebrate their wedding anniversary on Aug. 8.

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Grand marshal honor cap to 42-year career

Longtime Pittston employee Jerry Mullarkey has seen good, bad times in the downtown

By JOE HEALEY

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Jerry Mullarkey hasn’t seen a Tomato Festival Parade in years.

With good excuse, though.

“Every year as the parade is going on, I’m usually handling the awards ceremony for the race,” he said. “I’m always doing race things.”

Mullarkey, who served as a co-director the festival’s 5K Race for the past 14 years and who recently retired after working 42 years in City Hall, was named grand marshal of the 2012 parade.

“It’s an absolute honor to join the ranks of all the great grand

marshals before me,” he said.

Mullarkey’s career in Pittston City’s Redevelopment Authority came to an end on July 31 when he retired. He served in the administration of five Pittston City mayors: Robert Loftus, Tom Walsh, Michael Lombardo and Jason Klush.

“I saw my role as a caretaker of various federal, state and other types of grants the city received,” Mullarkey said.

When Mullarkey started in Pittston City in 1970, Kennedy Boulevard was just completed and the two-way Main Street was transformed into a oneway roadway.

“At the time, the downtown was bustling and businesses

were prospering,” he said.

But with newer highways and the shopping malls, many businesses evacuated and the downtown became distressed.

“A short time ago, the town wasn’t the most attractive place,” he said.

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Jerry Mullarkey poses in front of a Sue Hand painting hanging at Pittston City Hall recently. Mullarkey was selected as grand marshal of the Tomato Festival Parade on Aug. 18.

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Reaction mixed on Duryea flood suit About ten percent of flood victims sign on to suit against borough

By JACK SMILES

jsmiles@psdisptch.com

Over 30 current or former residents of Duryea filed a lawsuit against Duryea Borough and two authorities in the United States Middle District Court of Pennsylvania over the borough’s response to the September, 2011 flood which flooded over 300 homes in the borough. The plaintiffs are represented by Atty. Jack M. Bernard of Philadelphia.

Duryea officials named as defendants are Mayor Keith Moss, Police Chief Nick Lohman, Borough Manager Lois Morreale, Council Chairwoman Audrey Marcinko and Councilman in charge of civil defense Frank Groblewski.

The Lower Lackawanna Valley Sanitary Sewer Authority

and the Duryea Borough Sewer Authority are also named as defendants.

The suit alleges, among other points, that borough officials “willfully, wantonly and recklessly abandoned their duties to Duryea residents, ignoring an emergency action plan that required 5,000 sandbags in place.”

Borough officials were reluctant to talk. “I have no comment,” Mayor Moss said on Friday, “because we haven’t been served. As soon as we get served, our lawyer will come out with a statement. After that, I’d be happy to talk about it.”

Council President Audrey Marcinko said much the same. “I can’t comment on the advice of our attorney. All I can say is the truth will come out. I wish I

Stan Kapish, the organizer of the group of plaintiffs, said the suit is not about money. “There’s not a fat number thrown out. When we met with the lawyer, he asked everybody for a financial loss statement. Everybody is different. It’s not so much financial. It’s about offering legal advice and about the wrong people being involved in local government. People should be more conscientious in the voting booth. Instead of voting for their friends and family, they should put the right people in office.” could tell you.”

Stan Kapish, the organizer of the group of plaintiffs, said the suit is not about money. “There’s not a fat number thrown out.

When we met with the lawyer, he asked everybody for a financial loss statement. Everybody is different. It’s not so much financial.

It’s about offering legal advice and about the wrong people being involved in local govern-

ment. People should be more conscientious in the voting booth. Instead of voting for their friends and family, they should put the right people in office.”

Kapish served one four-year term on Duryea Borough Council, but was defeated by six votes in 2009. Asked if that colored his decision to organize the suit, he said, “Hell, no. That was a long time ago. I’ll put my four years

up against anybody.”

Barbara Edwards, a resident of Chittenden Street whose home was flooded with seven feet of water, said she wasn’t asked directly to join the suit, but knew about it.

“You know, stuff happens. I don’t think sandbags would have helped that much. The water would have come from somewhere else. ” That doesn’t mean she exonerates the borough.

Her biggest complaint was that the fire truck announcing a mandatory evacuation didn’t go down her street. “We could hear them up on Main Street but with three pumps running, we couldn’t hear what they were See DURYEA, Page 21

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Sam Chiarelli’s ‘Hummingbird Summer’ Pittston City songwriter may pen tune on hummingbird adventure

By ED ACKERMAN

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A hummingbird feeds on the porch of the Porcuzek residence on Cornelia Street in Pittston.

cleaned her some more and off she flew.”

Chiarelli offered the hummingbird sugar water while holding it. “I actually got to see her extend her tongue and drink,” he said.

Chiarelli, 26, recently graduated from Wilkes University with a Master of Arts degree in Creative Writing. A Seton Catholic grad, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wilkes in English Literature.

The band SilenTreatment has released two CDs of original work and was selected by rock legends KISS to open for them at a 2010 concert at Montage. Chiarelli said the group is doing a lot of studio projects and is working on a CD called “Medieval Knievel.”

Chiarelli has a strong interest in paleontology and natural history in general and wrote his master’s thesis on dinosaurs. He hopes to turn that thesis into a non-fiction book.

He has written several essays on dinosaurs and is only half kidding about penning the “Hummingbird Summer” song.

Sam Chiarelli freed this hummingbird from a spider's web in the garage of a Cornelia Street neighbor.

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Don’t be surprised if Sam Chiarelli writes a song titled “Hummingbird Summer.”

That’s what he’s calling the summer of 2012.

Chiarelli, a songwriter, musician and singer with the band SilenTreatment, has spent several hours this summer mesmerized by the hummingbirds in the Cornelia Street neighborhood of his parents’ (Sam and Mary Chiarelli) home. In late June, from the vantage point of Our Lady of the Eucharist church, he snapped several photos of hummingbirds on the porch of the Porcuzek residence.

“I look everything up,” he said, as he spouted hummingbird information. “The ones I’ve seen are females because males have ruby, red throats.”

He also learned that, in addition to nectar and the sugary water common to hummingbird feeders, hummingbirds consume small spiders.

So, when he was alerted that a hummingbird was trapped in the garage of the Chiarelli Tighe family next door to his parents’ home, he wasn’t surprised to find a terrified hummingbird trapped helplessly in a spider’s web.

“It broke my heart watching her struggle to get free,” Chiarelli said. So he went to its rescue.

Chiarelli took the hummingbird from the web and carefully removed the sticky material from its wings. “It tried to fly off before I was finished, and it tumbled right to the ground,” he said. “I thought she might have had a stroke because I read that they can get really stressed, but I picked her up,

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Greater Pittston’s first Mexican restaurant opens at the Midway Shopping Center

Wyoming Mexican restaurant ‘el primero’ scenery, the people. Pennsylvania does a great job with education for grown ups and Asked how he came to open kids.” The couple’s two younga Mexican restaurant in est daughters are students at Wyoming, Mario Contreras Bloomsburg University and said, “I got lost.”

Bloomsburg High School.

Contreras and his wife, GuaBefore he invested in the dalupe, opened Galera in the Bloomsburg restaurant, ContreMidway Shopping Center three ras had no restaurant experiweeks ago - and they really ence, but he dove in and did get lost. learned. “I’m a Mexican natives hands-on guy,” “I’m so happy here. who have been in he said. “I can’t this country over I can’t tell you. I tell somebody to 20 years, the cou- love the scenery, do this if I can’t ple were part to it.” owners of a Mex- the people. PennThe food at ican restaurant in sylvania does a Galera is differBloomsburg. great job with edu- ent from the On a day off, Mexican franthey took a ride cation for grown chise restaurants, along some Penn- ups and kids.

Contreras said sylvania back because no lard Mario Contreras roads. When they or peanut oil is Restaurant owner got lost, they used. made their way to Rice is Route 11 as a way steamed to hyto get back to drate it more for Bloomsburg. softness and salsa is made When they drove by the from scratch. “We take a lot of Midway, Guadalupe remarked pride in our salsa,” Contreras that it looked like a good place said. for a Mexican restaurant.

Contreras is working on a “We researched the traffic, new menu item. “We’re comthe ethnic make up; we looked ing up with a line of burritos, at the neighborhoods,” he said, a combo of a burrito and a adding that he liked what he wrap. The concept is like Sublearned. way; make it your way. It’s not Contreras said he and his deep fried. That’s in the wife lived in other states, in- works.” cluding Illinois where he In the meantime, Contreras worked in a factory before makes this vow, “Our commitmoving to Bloomsburg, but ment to this community is they like Pennsylvania best. fresh food prepared as needed.

“I’m so happy here,” he said, Nothing out of a can and make “I can’t tell you. I love the sure you get your money’s

By JACK SMILES

jsmiles@psdispatch.com

Queen

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ish.

The Little Miss and Little Mister Tomato contest will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Aug.19. All contestants are asked to be at the festival band shell by 10:30 a.m.

The first category, “Little Miss Pittston Tomato” is open to girls, 2 to 6 years old.

The second category, “Little Mister Pittston Tomato,” is open to boys, 2 to 5 years old.

The categories will be judged with 50 points for beauty and 50 points for personality. The children are asked to wear something they would wear to a day at the Tomato Festival.

One winner will be chosen in each category with one runnerup.

Entry fee is $5 and prizes will be awarded. Checks should be

Greater Pittston's first dedicated Mexican restaurant, Galera, is in the Midway Shopping Center in Wyoming.

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worth.”

Galera, Spanish for galley, is the first dedicated Mexican restaurant in the Greater Pittston area.

The menu includes typical Mexican fare and also such things as Philly-style cheese steak in a flour tortilla, fish and shrimp tacos, vegetarian and shrimp fajitas and grilled tilapia, salmon and rib eyes served Mexican style.

made payable to the Pittston Tomato Festival, Inc. Deadline for entries is Wednesday, Aug. 15.

Questions should be forwarded to Angel Noone, via email at AngelPA5@aol.com Send contestant’s name, age, sex, address, phone number and names of parent or guardian along with the $5 entry fee to Pittston Tomato Festival/Contest, c/o City Hall, 35 Broad St., Pittston, PA 18640

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Msgr. John Bendik dons a Lithuanian hat during a planning meeting for the St. John the Evangelist's 13th annual bazaar at Tony's Wine Cellar on Tuesday night.

Join Msgr. Bendik at the St. John’s Bazaar ST. JOHN’S LODGE #233, Lodge Hall 498 Yatesville Road, Jenkins Township, Saturday Aug. 18, Open House from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Facilities tour, chicken and ribs barbecue with grilled and smoked chicken and ribs. Prices are an easy $10 for the chicken or ribs, and for a rack of $25.

PITTSTON TOMATO FESTIVAL, Tomato Lot, Main Street, Pittston. Aug. 16-19.

Over 50,000 people will attend the four-day event that has been touted as one of the best festivals in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Delicious food, a tomato fight, Sauce

Wars, a variety of live entertainment, a parade, 5K run, games, rides, arts and crafts and Bingo.

OBLATES OF ST. JOSEPH FUNFEST: Seminary grounds on Highway 315, Pittston. Sunday Aug. 26. End of Summer” Outdoor Chicken Bar-B-Q dinner on the seminary grounds, from noon to 5 p.m. Mass at 11 a.m. Live entertainment with “Jeanne Zano Band,” raffle prizes, instant Bingo, specialty baskets and kids’ corner with pony rides, face painting, magic show and bounce house.

The St. John the Evangelist Parish Community bazaar committee are pictured, front row, from left: Joe Lynn, Joe Jones Jr., Msgr.

John Bendik, Paul Mullock, and Tony Grieco. Back row, from left: Joe Jones Sr., Bob Linskey, Ian Gordon, Michael Roberts, Bill Burke, Wayne Jenkins, and Martin Simko.

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ST. MICHAEL’S THE ARCHANGEL BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 205 North Main Street, Pittston. today,, Aug. 5 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Flea Market, ziti dinner, homemade piggies, haluski, pirohi, wimpies hot dogs and sauerkraut. Bake sale Saturday. Money prize raffles.

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH COMMUNITY, Broad and Church streets, Pittston. 5:30-10 p.m.

Aug. 9-11. Ethnic and picnic foods. Entertainment: Aug. 9, “Somethin’ Else”; Aug. 10, “Hillbilly D’Luxe”; Aug. 11, “Flaxy Morgan.”

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OUR OPINION It’s not your father’s library In the age of instant research with computers, digital books on e-readers like Nook and Kindle, smart phones and smart pads, and newspapers and magazines on line, what of libraries?

Before we conclude all this technology will make libraries obsolete, let’s recall when VCRs were going to make movie-going obsolete.

Movie theaters are still around for now and will be in the future.

Libraries are still around, too, and at least locally it looks like they will be around in the future, too.

The Pittston Library is poised not just to survive, but thrive.

The Library secured a $761,000 federal loan and a $105,600 grant and soon will break ground in September on a $1.5 million expansion.

As the story on page 5 today explains, the library is going to build a 5,000-square-foot addition with a state-of-the-art conference room with Smartboards and WiFi capability, a larger children’s section, an arts and crafts room, teen space and a senior citizen area.

The Pittston library is entering the new age of libraries, where libraries are not just places to borrow books, but community centers.

As such libraries are resources for immigrants and other newcomers to an area. It is often the first place they go to network for housing and jobs.

Remember though computers seem to be everywhere, not every household has computers.

One of the ideas the Pittston library has is for an intergenerational program that will bring together kids and senior citizens to learn from each other.

Our other local libraries, in West Pittston and Wyoming, are also adding programs and technology to make them viable in 2012 and beyond.

But what of the $700,000 plus loan the library must pay back.

While that may seem like a burden, that’s where we all come in.

The library will use a series of fund raisers and its usual annual capital campaign to make loan payments, so be generous to the library.

Start at the Tomato Festival, the library will have a fund raiser there.

In a sense the borrowed money is money the library would have had to raise over 40 years anyway.

With the money up front, the future is now.

YOUR OPINION Calls new tax proposal fair and sensible As many taxpayers may have heard or read about, there is a movement afoot in Pennsylvania to eliminate the ultra-regressive school property tax in favor of an increase in the personal income tax and sales tax. The bill being strongly considered, House Bill 1776/SenateBill 1400 (Property Tax Independence Act), was recently voted down in committee, but has a strong chance of reappearing in the near future and possibly making it to the floor of the House for a full up-down vote.

In its current form, this bill would eliminate the local school property tax (which currently funds about 57% of education) in favor of increasing the personal income tax from 3 to 4% as well as raising the state sales tax from 6 to 7%. It would also expand the goods and services that sales tax is collected on.

How would this affect the average property owner? Since property owners pay a large disproportionate share to fund education, the vast majority would end up with a lot more money in their pocket to spend as they see fit and help stimulate the economy, and paying for the cost of education would be more evenly spread out among all the commonwealth’s citizens. First time homebuyers would not be burdened with exorbitant escrow pay-

ments and senior citizens would not be in constant fear of losing their homes to foreclosure because they can’t afford spiraling school tax bills.

Most importantly, schools across the state would be funded by a single source (the state itself) and therefore all schools would be guaranteed an equal share of funding based on student population. No more disparities based on stagnant tax bases or rural areas.

Also, this new method of funding is fairer to everyone because it’s based directly on a person’s ability to pay based on their family income, unlike the property tax.

There is a website you can visit to calculate exactly how much you would save under this new plan - http://www.ptcc.us/ pfpfcalc.htm. I strongly encourage all property owners to visit it, do the math, and then get busy contacting your legislators, urging them to enact this fair and sensible law. The future of our state’s education system and economic well-being is hanging in the balance.

David L. Chaump Duryea

Calls for residents to learn about proposed compressor The Luzerne County Zoning Hearing Board will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7 in the Luzerne County Courthouse jury room on the second floor. On the agenda is the permit application of UGI Energy Services for a utility special exception to construct a gas compressor station in West Wyoming.

I would also urge residents of Exeter, Wyoming, West Wyoming to attend their borough meetings the day before, Monday Aug. 6, to ask their council members for more information and

ask what the council members are doing about the proposed compressor which could jeopardize residents’ health.

My concern as a member the Luzerne County Clean Air is not just about the exception for the land use, it’s about the possible adverse health affects from compressor emissions.

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The way we were

Call and I defy you to rediscover that little gem in this age of iPhones, caller ID and general surveillance. It’s just no fun anymore. If I called my kids and asked them if they had Prince Albert in a can, they’d fire up their laptops and Google Prince Albert. In a can.

Sad. I miss the effort it took Maria Jiunta (at the to navigate making the time) sporting bangs case for appropriation of stylishly cut by her mom a coveted item. And that technique made the “getting” all that much sweeter.

Life’s little pleasures were not handed to me freely. For instance, when I wanted my ears pierced, my mother told me I had to wait until I turned12. When I turned 12, she told me I could not get my ears pierced unless I found somewhere that accepted S & H Green Stamps as payment.

She totally thought she had me. But guess what…J.C. Penney’s accepted my Green Stamps for pierced ears! She didn’t get her blender, but I got holes in my lobes!

It’s just that there’s something to be said for really wanting a treat and waiting for it. No one knows what it’s like to want anymore. Unless you’re me and it’s a tummy tuck.

We forget how gloriously unadorned life used to be, and how breathtaking that felt. Pre iPad, prelaptop, pre-X-Box, pre-spoiled rotten children.

My daughter, Madeline, dismisses her own generation so succinctly by notating that all the things they consider difficult in this lifetime are “First World Problems”. She’s right. Aside from losing your home, your job or your health…the rest is indeed pretty much First World Problems.

We need to gain perspective. Get off the phone and pick up a jump rope.

Instead of touching base through FaceBook, touch an actual base.

And for God’s sake…let’s bring back S & H Green Stamps!

I wonder if my plastic surgeon will accept Green Stamps for an abdominoplasty? I’m going to ask him!

In the meantime, let’s all just take a breath…and, well…breathe.

Crack open an egg of Silly Putty, lay it over a comic and stretch. Color outside the lines. Hopscotch is free. A game of Jacks is therapeutic. And, I can totally cut your bangs when you’re ready.

Call me.

But not on your cell phone.

Maria Heck’s column appears on alternating weeks in this space every week. And you don’t need Green Stamps to read it.

Mary R. Ehret, MS, RD, LDN Penn State Cooperative Extension

One of Corey’s favorites Thank you all for taking the week off from reading Nutrition Notes column.

As I was thinking about what to write this week, I couldn’t resist writing about one of our families’ most favorite foods, basil. Our son Corey especially enjoyed pesto, which is made from basil. In the coldest wintery days we would enjoy pesto over angel hair pasta and just think back to those warm summery days.

A bit of history on the herb. Basil has been grown since ancient times. In 1600s an English herbalist prescribed it for improved health and “cureth of infirmities and taketh away of sorrow…” Then it made its way to American shores in the mid-17th century where it was used mainly as a medicine.

Today it is mainstay of the kitchen herb garden and is often called the “king” of herbs.

Basil originally came from India, but found its way into popular Italian tomato and Thai recipes.

This relative of mint is often used in tomato sauces, pesto sauce, and as a flavoring agent for oils, vinegars and teas. It also can be sprinkled over salads and sliced tomatoes. Tear, don’t chop the leaves for the best flavor.

To make oil for salads, pound the fresh leaves and mix with a good salad or vegetable oil. Fresh basil leaves should be washed with cold water just prior to adding to a dish. Add it during the last 30 minutes of cooking for best flavor.

A favorite Mediterranean dish made with basil is pesto. Pesto is a green sauce that is added to soups, vegetables, fish, and pasta. Here is a favorite recipe of our family.

If you wish, you can eliminate the walnuts and substitute pine nuts or not add them at all.

Basil-Walnut Pesto Recipe

4 peeled, medium-sized garlic cloves 1/2 cup walnut pieces 1 cup Parmesan cheese 4 cups packed basil leaves 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil In a food processor, briefly mince garlic cloves. Add 1/2 cup walnuts and process until thoroughly ground. Add 1 cup Parmesan cheese and briefly mix with garlic and walnuts. Add 2 cups basil leaves and half of the 1/3 cup olive oil. Pulse the food processor until leaves are ground.

Add the remaining 2 cups of basil leaves and remaining olive oil.

Again, pulse leaves until ground.

Use immediately by tossing with your favorite pasta. This makes enough for two, 1 pound servings of pasta. Use half and freeze the remaining in a pint container. Add a bit of olive oil over the top to preserve the flavor.

To use frozen pesto, thaw in refrigerator or defrost in microwave.

Don’t allow pesto to overheat in microwave, as it should not cook.

Once pesto is warm, spoon onto hot pasta, mix thoroughly and serve.

Basil can be somewhat of a tricky herb to store. Wrap in a lightly damp towel and refrigerate. Do not wash prior to refrigeration. It can also be frozen in plastic air-lock bags. Do not thaw before use just add to sauces and soups frozen. Some folks have shared that they freeze puréed basil in ice cube trays and then pack in freezer bags.

Enjoy… as our family will continue to enjoy pesto as a family remembrance for years to come.

Mary R. Ehret, M.S., R.D., L.D.N., is with Penn State Cooperative Extension, Luzerne County, 16 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston, Pa., 18643.

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Maybe it’s the fact I’m rolling down the highway towards “Exit 50”, but I‘ve become so nostalgic about my childhood lately. I’ve been watching an odd reality show which follows a colony of inhabitants from a branch of Mennonites called Hutterites. I can’t look away! But mostly, I’m intrigued at the simplicity of their lives. They are content with so little. And, aside from the women being chained to the kitchen stove, basting everything in lard, I admire them.

It made me think about life before every eightyear-old in America had a cell phone. Simple times, simple pleasure, simple contentment. What the hell happened?

I miss it all. I really do.

I miss effortless exercise. Hopscotch was enough for me. The only fitness guru we knew was Jack Lalanne, who I’m certain never heard of knitting his ribs or talking to his torso. I daresay that an hour of hopscotch can burn more calories than an hour of spin class any day of the week.

And when I added Jacks or Pick-Up-Sticks to the mix, I had balance!

Balance eludes me these days, on every level, by the way. I walk into a door or a wall at least three times a week.

I’m just saying, there was a hell of a lot less childhood obesity in my childhood because everyone stayed outside and actually moved their limbs.

We jumped rope, roller-skated, swam and ran away from my brother because he was trying to stick my finger in a light socket. (Worst. Babysitter. Ever.)

I miss the simplistic beauty regimens! My mother would line us all up against the paneled TV room wall, slap some masking tape on our foreheads and use that as her (mis) guideline for snipping our group bangs. No one paid for haircuts in the ‘70s!

Now girls are highlighting their hair at the ripe old age of 12. I did highlight mine once when I was 9. I thought a jar of Smucker’s grape jelly would suffice as my own low-cost version of Dippity Do…and…well…let’s just say the mosquitoes were on me like white on rice that summer evening.

And aside from Kool Aid, it’s the single most effective hair color agent one can find in their own pantry. No charge for that beauty tip.

I miss communicating without an electronic device. I miss our telephone system consisting of two tomato soup cans tethered together by leftover yarn. I miss the rotary. I miss the old phone booth in the corner of my father’s drugstore. I miss being able to disappear for awhile without a stupid ringtone screeching in my purse.

And texting!

When I liked a boy, I passed him a note in homeroom. (And then, I got stuck marrying him.)

But now – no notes, no whispers, no mystery...everyone just sends crafty and inappropriate messages via cyber space. It’s preposterous.

I miss the human factor. It’s gone…the way of Slinkies and Lite Bright.

And by the way, I was the Mistress of the Crank

Maria Jiunta Heck

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PA Key Club Alex’s Lemonade Stand today at Quinn’s LaBar families to reunite today for 90th straight year The Pittston Area Key Club will set up an Alex’s Lemonade Stand at 10 a.m. today, Aug. 5 at Quinn’s market on Kennedy Boulevard in Pittston.

The students will sell lemonade, baked goods, accepting donations and hand out information about Alex’s Lemonade Stand and the childhood cancer charities it supports. The mission is to raise money for and bring awareness to childhood cancer causes, especially research into new treatments and cures and to encourage and empower others, especially children, to get involved and make a difference for children with cancer.

LaBar families reunion

The 90th annual reunion of the LaBar families will be held today, Aug. 5 at the Weona Park in Pen Argyl. A business meeting will be held at 1 p.m. followed by a covered dish luncheon.

Corpus Christi car show

Corpus Christi Parish will sponsor a Car Show and Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Aug. 5 on the grounds of Holy

Redeemer Church, Route 92, Harding.

All are welcome to view antiques, classics, customs, motorcycles and vote for their favorite vehicle. There will be craft vendors, “oldies” music and food.

European trip meeting

Pittston Area students are planning their European trip 2013 with Mrs. Judith Greenwald, co-coordinator of the European trip and art teacher at the high school. The trip will include nights in London, Paris, Florence, Rome, Sorrento and Capri and the cost will include all flights and trains, all fees and taxes for transportation, hotels, meals, (except lunch), and entrances to all sightseeing venues.

Fundraising has been ongoing and anyone interested can begin immediately after signing up.

There will be a meeting for anyone, student or adult, interested in the trip at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 6, at the Pittston Township Pavilion. There will be information on the itinerary, fundraising and sign-up sheets available.

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1964 – 48 Years Ago The Jenkins Township Volunteer Hose Company purchased a 1940 American LaFrance “foamite” fire truck from an airbase in western Pennsylvania.

The truck, manufactured to battle electrical and oil fires, underwent renovations at Port Auto Body Shop operated by John Garuba.

Helen Miller of Port Blanchard completed the lettering work.

Upon the truck’s arrival at the hose company, fire chief Frank Barnousky, president Joseph Gorman and hose company members Ronald Connell and Art Donahue inspected the new acquisition.

Truckson LaFrance started the LaFrance Manufacturing Company in 1872. In April 2007, to celebrate its 175th anniversary, American LaFrance relocated 18 fully-restored antique fire trucks to their newly-opened museum in Charleston, South Carolina.

With the onset of football pre-season practice, head coaches for the school districts were named.

Bob Barbieri moved from Old Forge to Pittston High, Nick Volpetti, former aide at West Pittston, moved to head the Exeter Panthers program.

Returning as head coaches were Clem Russavage, starting his third year at Northeast, Merle Bainbridge as fifth year coach

at West Pittston, Pete Podwika, having eight out of nine winning seasons, remained at Wyoming and third-season coach Nick Anzelmi stayed at West Pittston.

Johnny Lucas, of Pittston, thought he had caught a recordsize bullhead catfish at Lake Waccabuc, New York. In fact, Sunday Dispatch hunting and fishing columnist Gene Zambor tentatively confirmed his claim, admitting he would have to check with Field and Stream statistics.

Zambor maintained the fish weighing 13 pounds four ounces and measuring 28 inches, was certainly not a channel catfish because Lucas’ catch did not have the customary forked tail. Also ruled out was a blue catfish due the uncharacteristic jaw line.

Fishandboat.com lists the record bullhead catfish weighed four pounds 10 ounces and was caught by Ian Radle of Palmerton at Beltzville Lake in Carbon County.

Swimmers Frank Angella and Claire Linskey, of Pittston, Billy Pope, Joe Gillespie, John Chiampi and Patty McCole, of West Pittston, were selected to compete in the Jaycee Junior Olympics conducted in Bethlehem. The six took part in a preliminary meet at the Pittston pool.

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The Dupont Little League V.F.W. team manager Stan Knick, assistant manager Ed Vogue Jr. and coach Stan Knick Jr. were confident their players would do well in their match-up against Duryea in the Lions Tournament. They had good reason. Team members Conrad Szumski, Paul DePrimo, David Williams, Richard Krappa, Mike Smithonic, Robert Sitara, Gary Vogue, Barney Vedesko, James Lacomis, Gerry Renfer, Ray Rosato, Joe Kuklewicz, Jeff Lacomis and Ed Vogue took the Dupont Little League championship in 1974.

Question #2 What happened for the first time in Pittston’s history on August 7, 1984, at 10 a.m.?

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Tom Dziewit, owner of T.J. Auto of Pittston, did the unique paint job. Jerry Mirro, local sign painter, did the lettering, cabinets were built and furnished by Frank Costantino, proprietor of Frank’s Manufacturing, Pittston. Sal Bernardi Jr., of Pittston Township, and Jerry Loughney, of Pittston, designed cabinets, which would contain specialized medical equipment. John Baiera, of Color World in Pittston, furnished carpeting.

1984 was a year of firsts for Pittston, as over 300 children participated in first Kid’s Day Event at Albert West Park. City councilwoman and committee chairwoman Maria Capolarella, along with committee members Bill Gladish, Ann Marie Stelma, Sandra Ostrowski, Roseann Ricotta, Vince Gubitoso, Vince Zerblas, Mimi Shovlin, Annarose McNulty, Carmella Falcone, Gertrude Manganaro, Mary Perrone, Jean Campbell, Claire Clapps, Bob Conroy, Rose Arfanella and Carmen Falcone, president of the commitSee PEEKING, Page 20

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the proposed library to be housed in the new Duryea Municipal Building being constructed on South Main Street.

After gathering over 15,000 books and storing them in several places, the decision was made to transfer them to the old municipal building for safekeeping until the new building was ready. However, on June 25, just three weeks after the transfer of the books, the former municipal building was destroyed by fire. Shortly after the fire, The Women’s Club began a new drive to collect books for the proposed library.

The Pittston Area School District was set to christen its new baseball field. In the late ‘30s, the Number 10 Silk Mill, which occupied the area, was destroyed by fire. By 1947, George Bone decided to build a baseball stadium on the land which, at the time, was a burning culm dump. St. John’s and Pittston High Schools played many a game at the stadium, including the traditional Thanksgiving match-up. In later years, the stadium attracted the likes of Rocky Marciano and the Chicago Cardinals Baseball team for exhibitions, stock car racing in the 1950s and major league baseball and football. Although the newlyrenovated 41-acre site would be dedicated only to high school sports, many felt that, out of habit, residents would continue to refer to the facility as Bone Stadium.

Tony Acernese, of Inkerman, met Joe DiMaggio during

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Trip highlights includes: • The 2012 Hampton Designer Showhouse, Watermill, N.Y., featuring 20 interior designers and decorative artists. The property features over 18 rooms, a tennis court, a heated gunite pool with spa. Asking price: $5,295,000.

• Shinnecock Indian Reservation, a self-guided tour of the cultural center and museum. This is a self-governing tribe that has resided on the shores of Eastern Long Island for thousands of years. Its museum feature murals depicting early life to the community today. A bronze sculpture and maritime exhibit will depict Plains Indian activities, as well.

The gift shop offers exclusively Native American Indian made merchandise from $1 to $150.

• The Furniture Gardens on Montauk Highway, imagine being in Bali, with hand-picked pieces of furniture and accesso-

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• Downtown Southampton including shopping, sightseeing and dinner (your treat).

The cost of the trip is $135,

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Those attending the trip are asked to arrive at least15 minutes early for all departures. Participants should park in Row 1 by Applebee’s at the Wilkes-Barre stop and in the Sears lot near the Mexican restaurant at the Dickson City stop.

Upcoming trips include Washington, D.C. on Sept. 29 and 30; The Chocolate Show at 9/11 Memorial on Nov. 10 and the Barnes and Rodin Museums and lunch at the Union League in Philadelphia on Nov. 17.

Members of the West Wyoming Class of 1962 recently held their 50th anniversary reunion at the Wyoming Hose Company. Shown in the photo, front row, left to right: Arlene Matorana Belza, JoAnn Lance Leonard, Louise Biago Kobi, Rosaly Monnany Kob-

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Women’s Network gathers The Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce Women’s Network held a summer fun and pool party at the home of Lori Nocito.

The event was a chance for members to gather to have some fun and relaxation.

Past and future events were discussed. The next big event will take place at Sapphire Salon on September 12. Look for details in the near future. Also look for more photos in next week’s Sunday Dispatch.

Lori Nocito welcomes fellow members of the Women's Network of the Greater Pittston Chamber of commerce to her home Thursday evening.

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Tickets are now available for the first “A Taste of Greater Pittston” which will be held September 23, from 2 to 5 p.m. on the grounds of the Pittston Memorial Library, 47 Broad St., Pittston.

“A Taste of Greater Pittston” will feature tastings of homemade wine and the “Greater Pittston’s Choice” award will be presented to the winemakers voted as presenting the best red and the best white wines.

The event will also feature sumptuous samples of appetizers, entrees and desserts presented by area restaurants.

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tee, hoped to recreate the park programs of the past. Children enjoyed sack races, various contests and refreshments.

With the Summer Olympic Games underway, Wyoming Area School District can boast of four swimmers who participated in the Junior National Swim Championships in Fort Lauderdale in 1984.

Team members Karen Winsock, Deana Cassetori, Nadine Pribula and Cindy Butcofski put together a superior time of 4:41.6 for a relay event at the Mid-Atlantic Championship in Philadelphia.

Cassetori, a six-time district champ, would also compete individually in the breaststroke event.

The Sunday Dispatch Inquiring Photographer asked, “Do you feel the Soviet boycott of the Olympics has been a major factor in the United States domination of the Games?”

Jim Sperrazza, of Harding, answered, “Yes, and the American athletes are taking full advantage.”

P.J. Pribula, of Exeter, stated, “No way, the USA came determined to win and that’s what they’re doing.”

Joseph “Mugsy” Matreselva, of Wyoming, added, “We’d still be winning. We have always been superior to them in the summer games.”

The Soviets boycotted the 1984 Olympics in retaliation for the U.S. boycott of the 1980 Olympic Games, which protested the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.

Along with the Soviet Union, East Germany, and Cuba, 14 other countries boycotted the Games held in Los Angeles.

Anthony D'Angelo, of West Pittston, provided this circa 1930s photo of a barbershop located on the third floor of Pittston's Dime Bank Building on the corner of Dock and Main Street. Pictured is Rex Cataldo in the center. D'Angelo recalled that the other barbers were known as Mike and Charlie and that Cataldo went on to become the owner of the shop in the Hotel Sterling in Wilkes-Barre for 40 years.

Cataldo also owned and operated City Barber Institute of Wilkes-Barre and, during Governor John Fine's administration, was appointed to the Pennsylvania State Barber Board. Tony also remembered that Fred Gubitose, of Parsonage Street in Pittston, was a teacher at the Empire Barber School in the 1950s. Cataldo passed away in 1998 at the age of 98. His daughter, Betty, still resides in the area.

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Edwards isn’t sure if she would have signed on to the suit if asked.

“We’re here and we’re fine, so I don’t know. My husband and I would really have to talk about it.”

The suit also alleges that Duryea officials ignored information that the Luzerne County Emergency Management Agency enlarged the flood plain in Duryea around February 2010 because levees in the WilkesBarre area were elevated to 44 feet.

Luzerne County EMA Coordinator Stephen Bekanich would not confirm or deny the plain-

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major sewer project, the construction of the streetscape and businesses returning.

“I’ve heard more positive comments about the downtown this year than I’ve heard in the past 42 years combined, Mullarkey said.”

And he’s looking forward to seeing two highly-anticipated projects come to fruition: The riverfront condominiums and the North Main and William Street commercial development.

The Tomato Festival Parade route is approximately two miles long and will begin on Main Street in South Pittston, proceed through the downtown to Kennedy Boulevard and end on East Street, adjacent to Cooper’s Co-op building. If

you can’t make it downtown, the parade will be televised by Fox 56 with personalities Jane Adonizio and Erin Dugan.

Mullarkey said he’ll help out at the race as much as he can before he’s needed in the parade.

“It’s going to feel a little bit ironic,” he said. “As we pass the festival grounds, they’ll be awarding the runners. And I’ll be in the parade. It’ll be a different experience, but I’m looking forward to it.”

Mullarkey was born and raised in Pittston and Hughestown.

He graduated from St. John the Evangelist High School in 1969 and went to Wilkes College where he earned a degree in psychology. He was proud of his role as a linebacker and fullback on the Wilkes Colonels football team.

“We lost the third game of

my freshman year and the team didn’t lose again until after I graduated, he remembered.”

Mullarkey, 67, lives in Hughestown with his wife, Ann Marie. They have three children, Joe Mullarkey, Michelle Hopkins and Maria Burakiewicz; and five grandchildren, Michael Patrick Hopkins, 12; Megan Ann Hopkins, 10; Madeline Marie Hopkins, 8; Vincent Burakiewicz, 3; and Christian Burakiewicz, 1.

Jim Deice, parade chairman, said because Mullarkey was retiring from the city, choosing him as parade marshal was a natural choice.

“He made a commitment to the city and we decided to make a commitment to him,” Deice said. “We wanted to show our appreciation for his (42) years of service to Pittston.”

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Teeing off for The Connors foursome of Didge Connors, Enrico Connors, Ronnie Gritzen and Jamie Connors.

Tony Schwab, Jim Rooney, Jim Rooney and Paul Leonard formed a foursome.

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Jamie Blandina Weinschenk, Kit Weinschenk, Carol Baltimore and Pat Rosenthal.

The Annual Care and Concern Free Health Clinic Golf Tournament was played on Friday, July 13 at Emanon Country Club in Falls.

The Captain and Crew format tourney raised approximately $10,000 for the free health clinic which is located in the former Seton Catholic high school on William Street in Pittston.

The money will be used for diagnostic services such as x-rays for the clinic’s patients.

Care and Concern also operates a Pediatric Clinic for infants through 11 years old. The Pediatric Clinic is open the first and third Thursday of every month.

Registration is from 4:30 to 5:30.

All services are free and confidential.

The clinic is sponsored by the Care and Concern ministries of the Parish Community of St. John’s.

The golf tournament is the major fund raiser of the year for the Care and Concern clinic.

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The Pittston Area Class of 1977 will hold a reunion planning meeting Wednesday, August 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Tony’s Pizza.

All classmates are welcome. If you have any questions, please call Lew Sebia at 823-1100 (ask for Karen), Jim Collins at 6548243 or Donna Boylan Ahearn at 212-2348.

Penn State Alumni

The next general chapter meeting of the Greater Scranton Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 8 in the Sherbine Lounge on the Penn State Worthington Scranton Campus 120 Ridge View Drive, Dunmore.

Wyoming Farmers’ Market

The Wyoming Farmers’ Market in the Park is held at 9 a.m. every Saturday in the Butler Street Park, off Eighth Street.

Craft and food vendors will also be on hand.

Additional vendor spaces are still available. Call the borough office at 693-0291 to register.

The event is sponsored by Wyoming Borough and the Wyoming Recreation Board.

Prince of Peace Raffle

Parish in Old Forge wishes to inform everyone that they have tickets still available for the annual $10,000 raffle.

Tickets cost $50 each. There are only 400 tickets being sold with prizes of: 1st $5,000; 2nd $3,000; 3rd $1,000; 4th $1,000.

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La Leche League

The Greater Pittston La Leche League, affiliated with La Leche League International and providing breastfeeding information and support to families in the Wyoming Valley since 1979, will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 14 in the community room of the Laflin Borough Building, Laflin Road.

The group meets the second Tuesday of each month.

The borough building is easily accessed from the intersection of Route 315 and Laflin Road.

LCCC registration

Luzerne County Community College will hold registration for fall semester classes on Saturday, August 18, from 10 a.m. to noon; from Monday, August 20 through Wednesday, August 22, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and on Thursday, August 23 and Friday, August 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the registrar’s office, at the College’s campus in Nanticoke.

Day and evening, on and offcampus classes for the fall semester will begin on Monday, August 27.

For more information, call LCCC at 740-0337 or (800) 377LCCC, extension 7337.

The Fourth Annual First Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo Golf Tournament will be held at the WilkesBarre Municipal Golf Course on Aug.18. Registration for the captain and crew event is at 7 a.m. shot gun start at 8 a.m. Cost is $75 per person and includes 18 holes of golf, cart, dinner and awards. Pre-registration is suggested to assure shirt size To register, call George Fediw at 885-3273. Cost of sponsoring a hole is $100.

PHS Class of 1962

The Pittston Area High School Class of 1962 will hold its 50th anniversary reunion on Sept. 2 at Brews Brothers. Committee members are looking for contact information for fellow classmates Joan Carolyn Barbara Goham and Edward Thomas Carey.

For more information, call Florence at 655-3228 or Jo-Jo at 655-0468.

The final committee meeting will be Saturday, Aug. 18, at noon at Savo’s Pizza in Pittston Commons.

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dinner served at 6:30. Price is $25.00 per person. Music by Gary Dee with dancing to 10:15.

Reservation deadline is Friday, August 17.

For reservations and membership information, please call Judy Deice at 654-7600 or Louise Castellani 654-6454. President, James Deice will preside.

Chicken barbecue

Wyoming United Methodist Church is having a chicken barbecue dinner from 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 25.

Adult tickets are $9.00 and children, 5-12, $5.00 Eat In (picnic style) or take out/drive thru. Phone 693-2821 or 693-1303for more information Polish Alliance bus trip

The Polish Women’s Alliance, Council 40, is sponsoring a bus trip to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, on Sunday, Aug. 26. The chapel of Our Lady of Czestochowa is an exact replica of the altar in the Shrine at Jasna Gora and a link to the Polish homeland. An outdoor prayer area, including Stations of the Cross and Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes is a setting for meditation.

The bus will leave at 8 a.m. from Wegman’s parking lot in Wilkes-Barre and at 8:15 a.m. from St. Monica’s parking lot (formerly St. Joseph’s), East Sixth Street, Wyoming.

For information and reservations, call Bernadine Regis at 693-2293, Felicia Perlickat 4439940 or Jean Scupski at 8241829. The bus will depart from Doylestown at 4 p.m.

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Checks can be mailed to Pittston Township Combined Reunion, 42 Norman St., Pittston Township, PA 18640. For more information, contact Joe Sperrazza at 654-2081 or 654-2876.

All Pittston Township residents are invited to bring a nonresident guest.

PA Class of 2002

Pittston Area Class of 2002 will celebrate its 10th anniversary reunion on Sept. 1 at Van Fleet’s Grove, Moscow. Cost is $40 per person or $80 per couple. Reservations must be made

by Aug.18. Complete reunion details can be found on the Pittston Area Class of 2002 Reunion Facebook. For additional information, email paclass02@gmail.com WA Class of 1992

Wyoming Area High School Class of 1992 is planning its 20th anniversary reunion for Saturday, Sept. 1 at Rodano’s in Wilkes-Barre.

Those interested in attending are asked to e-mail their address and contact information to wasclassof92@yahoo.com or call 655-0238.

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The Wyoming Area Class of 1982 will hold a reunion from 1

The annual charity train ride to Jim Thorpe is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 9. Shown here are representatives of the three organizations that will share the proceeds. From left, are Kelly Carroll, representing the Pittston Library; Tina Fisher, representing the YMCA; and Gloria Blandina, representing the Care and Concern Clinic.

to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 2 at the Checkerboard Inn, 385 Carverton Road, Trucksville with food, refreshments and music by “Old Friends.”

Cost is $50 per person. Make checks payable to Patrice Yurek, 120 Butler St., Wyoming, PA 18644 For more information, call Patrice at 881-0135.

Charity train ride

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Train Ride railroad excursion to Jim Thorpe is Sunday, Sept. 9.

The excursion in a 1920s era open window coach pulled by a diesel locomotive will depart at 9 a.m. from Duryea and return at approximately 6:45 p.m.

Tickets are $65 each. Checks should be made payable and sent to the Greater Pittston Charity Train Ride c/o Pittston Memorial Library, 47 Broad St., Pittston, PA18640. For more information, call Gloria at 693-0766 or Tina at

Bus Trip to playhouse

The United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist Church of West Pittston are sponsoring a bus trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse in New Jersey on Thursday, Oct. 4. For more information, contact Doris Dushok at 654-2689 or Karen Weed at 654-4446.

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The Pittston Twp. combined reunion committee recently finalized plans for its upcoming reunion to be held from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sep. 1 at the Plains Pavilion on Clark Lane in Plains Music will be furnished by a D.J. Cost of the reunion is $33

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VFW Auxiliary to plan party for VA patients The Ladies Auxiliary to the V.F.W. Post 8335 will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 6 at the post home, 915 Main St. District President Sharon Tillman will inspect the auxiliary at this meeting.

President June Fitzgerald will preside over the meeting and Mary Ann Tigue, Louise Bartush and Sandy Rosser will host it.

The auxiliary will have a Bingo party on Wednesday, Aug. 8 for patients at the V.A. Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre.

The ladies are collecting the following unwrapped items to give as prizes or gifts: T-shirts (all sizes especially XXL and XXXL), slippers, diabetic socks, blankets, throws, afghans, books, magazines, puzzles, games, cards, shaving cream and deodorant.

Food, glass or sharp objects cannot be accepted. Donations can be dropped off at the post home until 5 p.m. on the day of the party. The ladies will leave the post home at 5:30 p.m. to go to the V.A. Medical Center.

Transportation is available to members who need it.

Tax notices

Berkheimer Associates recently sent notices to all Avoca Borough residents who did not pay their 2011 sewer bills. Property owners are responsible for paying the bills.

Any bills that were not paid in full by December 31, 2011will be turned over to Creditech. All accounts that are delinquent $70 or more for more than one year will be placed on a water shutoff list.

Property owners are also responsible for water shutoff and restoration fees which total $60.

For more information, contact Creditech at 1-800-555-5695.

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Duryea Wildcats

The Duryea WildCats cheerleaders will have pictures taken on Aug. 14 and the football players will have pictures taken on Aug. 15. The organization’s

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meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday.

For more information, call Wrubel at 457-4891.

Building permits

Flea market, ziti dinner

Residents are reminded that Avoca Borough and Luzerne County permits are required prior to starting work for the following projects: new residential and commercial construction, additions, renovations, demolitions, garages, swimming pools, decks, sheds and electrical work.

In addition, Avoca Borough permits are required for connecting driveways to public roads or improving existing driveways as well as new sewer connections and repairing existing sewer lines.

Failure to secure any of the above permits can result in citations and penalties.

For more information on the procedure to receive a permit, call the borough secretary at 457-4947 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

The Rev. Joseph Bertha, Ph.D. and the parishioners of St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church invite the community to its 16th annual flea market and annual ziti dinner from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Aug. 5 in the church hall, 205 N. Main St., Pittston.

Dinners are $8.50 for adults and $6.50 for children 12 years of age and under. The parishioners will also have ethnic foods such as pirohi, haluski and piggies as well as hot dogs, wimpies and soft drinks for sale.

All food items will be available for takeout. There will also be raffle tickets for cash prizes on sale for $1 each. There is also plenty of free off-street parking available.

Tax collector news

Avoca Tax Collector Therese Wrubel reminds residents the 2012 school tax bills have been mailed. Residents may pay their taxes from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays or Thursdays at the Avoca Municipal Building, 752 Main St. The office will also be open from 6 to 7 p.m. on Fridays. These office hours will only be available during the rebate period.

Residents unable to stop by the municipal building to pay their taxes can mail their payment to Avoca Borough, c/o Therese Wrubel, 129 Factory St., Avoca, PA 18641.

To obtain a receipt, include a self-addressed stamped envelope as well as the entire bill with the payment. If no receipt is needed, include the bill with the bar code on it.

Yard waste

Avoca Borough will have yard waste collections on Tuesday, Aug. 7 and 21, weather permitting. In addition to collecting grass clippings and leaves, borough workers will also collect other yard waste, including shrubs, hedge clippings and tree limbs.

Grass clippings and leaves can be placed in the same container; however, brush must be placed in a separate container. The recycling center will not accept grass and leaves that are combined with yard waste.

Tree limbs should not exceed three feet in length and one-half inch in diameter.

Rocks, stones, dirt and animal waste are not acceptable forms of yard waste and will not be collected.

A maximum of three open containers, not exceeding 30 pounds, will be allowed per col-

lection. Residents are asked not to put collection items in plastic bags.

Collection items should be placed curbside by 8 a.m.

Recycling

Avoca residents are invited to recycle newspaper and commingled glass, plastic and metal bottles, cans and jars every Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Moosic Recycling Truck at the Avoca Municipal Garage, 1106 Plane St. All lids should be removed and disposed of in home trash.

Containers should be rinsed, plastics and metals should be flattened and glass should not be broken. Newspaper should not be placed in bags. All recyclables should be placed in the appropriate compartment of the truck.

Avoca residents can also recycle corrugated cardboard from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month in the Moosic Recycling Truck at the Avoca Municipal Garage.

Avoca residents can also recycle corrugated cardboard from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month in the Moosic Recycling Truck at the Avoca Municipal Garage.

Corrugated cardboard is cardboard with a ribbed section between two heavy layers of cardboard. All pieces should be col-

lapsed and flattened.

This collection does not include food contaminated noncorrugated or coated cardboard such as pizza, cereal or soda boxes.

The recycling area will be monitored and violators can be fined or banned from future recycling privileges. Recycling calendars are available in the lobby of the Avoca Municipal Building and at the recycling truck.

Council meeting

The Avoca Borough Council will have its regular monthly meeting and work session at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 9 in the Avoca Municipal Building, 752 Main St. Council President Joseph Satkowski will preside over the meeting.

Queen of the Apostles Parish

The Queen of the Apostles Parish Youth Group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 12 in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St. Plans for the upcoming Lock-In party will be discussed. New For more information, call Lori Ostrowski at 457-8840.

The pastoral council will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 13 in the rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. See AVOCA, Page 34

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The Greater Pittston Compost Committee recently met and is planning to open the facility on Garden Drive in Dupont the third week of August .The committee discussed the plans for the opening plus reviewed the operation policy at its regular monthly meeting at the Dupont Municipal Bldg.

The committee agreed to have operating hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesdays. Acceptable yard waste materials: grass, leaves, tree branches under six inches in diameter. No dirt or rocks. Facility employees will have the right to refuse yard waste with unacceptable materials.

Three employees have been hired to operate the equipment and to maintain the facility: Robin Dommermuth, Tom Titton and Paul Perrins.

The fencing project at the facility site is complete and the only projects remaining are the power lines source setup by PPL and the security camera placement.

The committee approved truckload charges of: $25 for one ton; $45 for five ton and $80 for tri-axles loads. Permits must be purchased at the Dupont Municipal office during regular business hours for before yard waste can be taken up to the site.

The next meeting of the compost committee will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 13 at the Dupont Municipal building.

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Participating municipality representatives of the Greater Pittston Compost Facility inspect the newly-arrived equipment for the facility. Shown here with the S ` on of the Best' grinder are, from left, Dave Stefanoski, Hughestown; Mayor Jason Klush, Pittston City; Joe Zalonis, Stanley Knick, Dupont Borough; Tom Fritz, Avoca Borough; Frank Groblewski, Duryea Borough; Tom Titton and Paul Perrins.

Polish Club golf tourney

The Polish American Citizens Club will resume its annual golf tournament this year on Saturday, Sept. 22 at Edgewood in the Pines with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Cost per person for the captain and crew event will be $80.

Prizes, dinner and refreshments will be served at the Polish American Citizens Club, Elm Street, Dupont. Signups will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. every Friday at the club starting on Aug. 10. Hole sponsors are welcome.

All proceeds benefit the Dupont Children’s Fund. For more information, contact Bill McDermott at 655-9311, Dan Lello at 6546819, Ken Barnak at 237-5922 or Tom Piechota at 654-9229.

Park Party meeting

A meeting for all groups and volunteers for the “Party in the Park” will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 6 at the park pavilion. It is important to attend if

Tom Titton, left, and Paul Perrins, who will operate the co-op compost facility, look over the water buffalo which will provide water for the Greater Pittston Compost Facility.

you are planning to set up a display, be part of entertainment, etc. so the proper space and time can be set up throughout the day’s events.

Hose Co. fund drive

The annul fund drive for the Dupont Volunteer Hose Company #1 is now underway. Letters have been sent to all members of

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the community asking for their financial support. The fire department continues to battle the rising costs of maintenance and other expenses and its primary funding relies on the generosity of residents and businesses in order to provide the best possible level of fire protection in the community.

Elko bowling sign up

Dupont Junior Bowling signups will be held from noon to 3 p.m. today, Aug. 5 at Dupont Lanes.

For more information, contact Donna at Elko’s & Sons Lanes at 655-6241.

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National Night Out Celebration will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7 at the Healey Playground, Corner of Foote Ave and Wright Street, Duryea. The National Night Out activities will begin with a motorcade comprised of Dupont residents who will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Dupont Little League Field on Elm Street and proceed to the Duryea VFW in Duryea. They will then walk in a parade to the Healey playground. Pina Hansen, president of the Dupont Crime Watch, invites all residents to take part in the parade.

The goal of this nationwide event is to raise crime prevention awareness.

Locally, the residents of Avoca, Dupont, Duryea, Hughestown, Old Forge, Pittston and West Pittston will join together to increase their crime awareness knowledge in an effort to work together to keep their neighborhoods safe. Those who attend the National Night Out celebration at Healey will be treated to an evening of activities: a police taser demonstration, K-9 unit visit, a demonstration of the Pittston City Fire Department smoke house, a visit by the Geisinger life flight helicopter, face painting and race/funny car dragster.

Refreshments will be served.

As a sign of unity, all area residents are asked to leave their porch lights on for the evening.

The local National Night Out is being coordinated by the Duryea and Dupont Neighborhood Crime Watch groups in partnership with the Duryea Police Department and Rescue Units and area parks, recreation and developments services.

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National Night Out Tuesday in the borough Tuesday is the day to take a lesson from McGruff the Crime Dog and work together to “Take A Bite Out of Crime.”

There will be a National Night Out celebration at 6 p.m. that day at the Healey Playground, corner of Foote Avenue and Wright Street. The goal of this nationwide annual event is to raise crime prevention awareness.

Locally, the residents of Avoca, Dupont, Duryea, Hughestown, Old Forge, Pittston and West Pittston will join together to increase their crime awareness knowledge in an effort to work together to keep their neighborhoods safe.

The National Night Out activities will begin with a motorcade comprised of Dupont residents who will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Dupont Playground, Chestnut Street, Dupont, and process to the Duryea V.F.W. Post 1227, 492 Stephenson St. Following the procession, area residents are invited to meet at the V.F.W. and participate in a parade to the Healey Playground.

Upon their arrival at the playground, attendees will be treated to an evening of activities hosted by master of ceremonies Andy Mehalshick, lead investigator of the Eyewitness News I-Team on WBRE-TV. The slate of events include a fire extinguisher equipment demonstration by Robert Price, suppression supervisor for Tyco Fire and Security, a division of SimplexGrinnell; a police taser demonstration; a K-9 unit visit; a demonstration of the Pittston City Fire Department smokehouse; a visit by the Geisinger life flight helicopter and face painting. Refreshments will be served. As a sign of unity, all area residents are asked to leave their porch lights on for the evening.

The local National Night Out is being coordinated by the Duryea and Dupont Neighborhood Crime Watch groups in partnership with the Duryea Police Department, Duryea Fire Departments and Rescue Units and area parks, recreation and development services.

Duryea Wildcats

The Duryea WildCats cheerleaders will have pictures taken

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on Aug. 14 and the football players will have pictures taken on Aug. 15. The organization’s meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday.

Happy birthday

Happy 90th birthday wishes to Steve Haluschak who will celebrate his special day on Friday.

Aug. 10. Haluschak stays young by working in the yard and part time at the Duryea Municipal Building.

Best wishes for many more happy years from your wife, children and grandchildren.

SAL officers

Congratulations to the following individuals who were elected officers of the Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 585, for the September 2012-September 2013 term: James Balchune Sr., commander; Jerry Chromey, senior vice-commander; Shawn Erfman, junior vice-commander; David Dehaba, finance officer; Michael Andrews, historian; Ronald Mehal, sergeant at arms; and appointed officers Peter Guitson, adjutant; and Matt Balchune, chaplain.

Hose co. fund drive

The Excelsior Hose Co. No. 2 is conducting its annual fund drive. Please help and donate to our local volunteer fire department.

Phone solicitations

It has been brought to the attention of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 585 that some residents have received false phone solicitations requesting donations for the auxiliary.

These calls are not coming from the auxiliary.

If you have or do receive a call, get as much information as possible from the caller and contact the American Legion at 4574242.

Rec board vacancy

The Duryea Recreational Board is seeking a new board member due to a vacancy. Any Duryea resident interested in serving on the board should call Borough Manager Lois Morreale at 655-2829.

Sewer Authority

The Duryea Sewer Authority will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 6. at the Duryea Municipal Building, 315 Main St. Final notices will be sent out this week. Water shut off for outstanding balances will begin Sept. 4.

For more information, contact the office during regular business hours: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and noon to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Borough history

The best source for Duryea history circa 1964 and earlier, www.duryeapa.com, has acquired 4,000 new photos and articles. In this most recent update, visitors can discover the only known photos of the Duryea Tennis and Racquet Club which organized in 1926 and was located on the grounds of St. Joseph’s Church Rectory. There are also great photos of Marcy Park located off of North River Street behind the old town hall, numerous pictures of the 1955 flood, the Lackawanna River dyke construction in 1964 and a collection of images taken by Stephen and Bill Lukasik, well known photographers from Dupont.

To share photos with the website team, contact Diane Plisga at 457-4791, Faith Wudarski at 457-2517, Mike at 655-8336 or Bernie Stiroh at (973) 838-7126.

All photos will be copied and returned promptly.

Flea market, ziti dinner

The Rev. Joseph Bertha, Ph.D. and the parishioners of St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church invite the community to its 16th annual flea market and annual ziti dinner from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Aug. 5 in the church hall, 205 N. Main St., Pittston.

Dinners are $8.50 for adults and $6.50 for children 12 and under. The parishioners will also have ethnic foods such as pirohi, haluski and piggies as well as hot dogs, wimpies and soft drinks for sale.

All food items will be available for takeout. There will also be raffle tickets for cash prizes on sale for $1 each. There is also plenty of free off-street parking available.

Electronic recycling

In cooperation with Luzerne County, Duryea Borough will have an electronic recycling collection. Residents may drop off items from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 8 and Thursday, Aug. 9 at the Duryea Municipal Garage, 9 Foote Ave. The following items will be accepted: computers, answering machines, CD players, camcorders, copiers, duplicators, hard drives, fax machines, laptops, microwaves, modems, monitors, cell phones, printers, radios, pagers, scanners, televisions, remote controls, VCRs and tape players.

Blessing of the Harvest

In anticipation of the Dormition /Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church will have its Blessing of the Harvest (dozynki) at the beginning of the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Aug. 12. The public is welcome to bring vegetables, herbs and flowers which they grew in their gar-

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DePrimo Golf Tournament

The Fourth Annual 1st. Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo Memorial Golf Tournament will take place Saturday, Aug. 18 at the WilkesBarre Municipal Golf Club.

Registration for the captain and crew event begins at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Cost is $75 per player which includes the greens fee, use of a cart, dinner and awards for several golfing contests.

Register online at www.deprimogolf.com.

For information, contact George Fediw at 885-3273 or georgefediw@gmail.com. Register early to receive the correct size shirt.

Open house

St. John’s Lodge No. 233 and Tyre Square Club Golden Rule Lodge No. 15 will have a joint open house and barbecue chicken and ribs dinner from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug.18 at St. John’s Lodge Hall, 498 Yatesville Road, Jenkins Twp. The menu includes grilled and smoked chicken and ribs, candied yams, collard greens, bread, macaroni and cheese and refreshments. Tickets are $10 each.

A full rack of ribs is $25. Takeouts will be available.

For more information, call Jerry Venetz at 654-9833 or Fred Kotula at 655-1687. There is See DURYEA, Page 35

REHOSKI’S MARKET 201 Foote Avenue, Duryea FREE DELIVERY! CALL 457-8881

OPEN DAILY: 6 a.m.-7 p.m. • Saturday & Sunday ‘til 5 p.m.

Center Cut Pork Chops or Roast ............ $2.29 lb.

Country Style Spare Ribs ....................... $2.29 lb.

Quick Fry Pork Chops............................ $2.29 lb.

Stuffing Pork Chops .............................. $2.29 lb.

Boneless Pork Roast .............................. $2.59 lb.

Smoked Bacon...................................... $4.99 lb.

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Hatfield Cooked Ham ........................... $4.99 lb.

Hard Salami.......................................... $4.99 lb.

Provolone Cheese................................. $4.99 lb.

The Friends Association of The West Pittston Library has scheduled a Wine and Cheese Tasting event to be held on Sunday, Sept. 9, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the West Pittston Library, corner of Warren and Exeter avenues in West Pittston.

Ticket donations are $20 per person or $35 for couples and are available from the Library or any Friends member.

Cheese and crackers will be offered as well as light snacks and finger food desserts. There will be a basket raffle in addition to the wine event.

New Friends members are always welcome.

For tickets or new member information contact Sara Kelly at 883-7079; sarashanekelly@gmail.com or the West Pittston Library at 654-9847.

nected into the sewer laterals. All roof leaders, which enter directly into the ground, must be cut off and allowed to drain onto the property surface. The remaining pipe underground needs to be capped.

This is a requirement of the DEP, the WVSA and West Pittston’s ordinance. In the work zone of the York Avenue Sewer Project, failure to immediately disconnect one’s roof leaders will result in project delays and possibly a stoppage of work.

Borough officials thank everyone for their co-operation.

Reminder to homeowners

Movie in the Park

Residents are reminded by council that roof gutters and leaders cannot be directly con-

WEST PITTSTON Tony Callaio 654-5358 tonyc150@verizon.net

West Pittston Parks and Recreation will hold their annual Movie in the Park on Saturday, August 18, at the park on Exeter

Avenue across from the Borough Building.

The movie being shown is “We Bought a Zoo” and will begin at dusk, approximately 9 p.m. There is no charge for admission and there will be complementary hotdogs, popcorn, drinks.

Whiffle Ball Tournament

The First Annual Curt Hannon Whiffle Ball Tournament is today, August 5, beginning at 8 a.m. at the West Pittston Little League. Proceeds will benefit the Joseph Rubino family of West Pittston. Rubino was critically injured in an accident in June.

Monetary donations may be mailed to J. Evans, P.O. Box 3178, West Pittston, PA 18643.

West Pittston Open

The West Pittston Open is scheduled again this year for Sunday, August 26, at Emanon Country Club, Harding. The Parks and Recreation Committee encourage residents and nonresidents to come out and enjoy a delightful round of golf followed by dinner.

As WP continues to rebuild after last year’s flood, the volunteers of the Parks Committee continue to work hard to provide events such as Movies in the Park, the Fun Run for Kids, the Anthracite 4-mile Run, Halloween Parade, and others. This is a major annual fundraiser.

To join the fun, please stop by or call Ellen in the borough office at 655-7782, option 1. Cost is $80 and includes golf, cart, prizes, and dinner. Fees are due no later than August 17.

Angels in the Outfield

A charity softball tournament to benefit the Wyoming Area

Fallen Warriors Scholarship program will be held on Saturday, August 11, with a rain date set for Sunday, August 12 at the Exeter Little League Field.

The tournament will include softball games, food, live music, basket raffles, and many other games for everyone to enjoy.

The tournament begins at 8 a.m. and will continue throughout the day.

The tournament proceeds will benefit the Wyoming Area John Anthony “Beno” Borzell Scholarship and the Fallen Warrior Scholarship established by Wyoming Area Faculty and memorializes Beno Borzell, Matt Chipolis, and Mark Dushok all former Wyoming Area students, children of Wyoming Area employees and also former little league players.

The scholarships are awarded to graduating Wyoming Area seniors every year upon their graduation.

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Library wine and cheese event is planned

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B3Q Smokehouse, on the corner of Wyoming and Exeter avenues, West Pittston had a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open for business. Co-owners Barry and Marci Hosier said they are very pleased with the reception they've had and the amount of business coming through the door prior to the ribbon cutting. West Pittston Mayor Tony Denisco, members of council, PA State Rep. Phyllis Mundy, District Magistrate Joseph Carmody, along with family and friends gathered for the ribbon cutting.

Shown in the center of the photo are Marci and Barry Hosier (front row, black shirts).

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Applications available for school crossing guard Exeter Borough is looking for a crossing guard for the 20122013 school year.

Applications can be picked up from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at the reception desk at the borough building at 1101 Wyoming Ave. Borough notes

Exeter Borough requires all refuse to be placed in garbage bags and placed in garbage cans and put curbside by 6 a.m. on Wednesday mornings.

Do not put refuse in recycling bins as they are for recyclables only.

The refuse haulers will not take any garbage placed in recycling bins. It is the responsibility of residents to purchase their own refuse cans.

Street sweeping is done on the first Friday of every month.

There will be a no-parking ban in effect on those days on Wyoming Avenue. Cars will be ticketed by police.

Residents are not to take recyclables to the recycling building.

Recyclables are to be placed curbside for pick up on Mondays.

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Yard waste is to be placed curbside on Thursdays. Anyone who does not have a recycling sticker for 2012 will no longer have recyclables picked up and will be cited by the chief of police.

Anyone who has a private dumpster must report tonnage to the recycling coordinator Karen Szwast.

Failure to purchase a refuse sticker, recycling sticker or report to the recycling coordinator if you have a private hauler is in violation of the Exeter Borough refuse/recycling ordinance and subject to a fine for failure to comply.

Exeter Borough has yard waste collection on Thursdays.

Residents are asked to place yard waste curbside by 6 a.m. and are encouraged to use a mulching mower blade and mulch grass weekly, leaving it on the lawn.

The benefits include keeping fertilizer and pesticides on the

treated yard, thus reducing the expense of additional treatments.

Yard waste consists only of the following: shrubbery or grass clippings and tree limbs.

Tree limbs are not to exceed three feet length or 1/2-inch in diameter. Limbs should be bundled, tied and placed in an open container.

Rocks, stones, dirt and animal waste are not acceptable forms of yard waste. Any yard waste containing unacceptable materials will not be collected.

Community Yard Sale

A Community Yard Sale will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today, Aug. 5 at the Exeter Lions Little League Complex on Cedar Street.

Sellers can set up beginning at 6:30 a.m.

All unsold merchandise must be removed from the grounds by 2:30 p.m.

The concession stand will be

open to sell coffee and breakfast items.

Golfers wanted

The Wyoming Area Boys basketball second nd annual golf tourney is Sunday, August 26 at Sand Springs in Dorrance.

It’s a four-man captain and crew format with a shotgun start at 8 a.m.

Entry is $75 per player and $300 per foursome to include green fees and carts, food at the turn, refreshments, meal following the tourney featuring clams, prizes for flights and hole contests.

Hole sponsorships are available at $100, $50 and $25 and include an ad on the Wyoming Area basketball website and acknowledgement in the ad booklet.

The register a team sponsor a hole and with questions call Al Brogna at 883-4598; Paul Hindmarsh, 693-1655, Tracy Carey 313-0837 or Doreen Zezza, 881-4448.

Additional information can be found on the website atwww.wyomingareabasketball.org. Entry deadline is August 12.

Reunion notice

The Wyoming Area Class of 1977 will hold its 35th anniversary reunion from 1 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 29 at The Checkerboard Inn, Carverton Road, Trucksville. Cost is $40 per person.

Reservations can be made by sending checks payable to: WA Class of ’77, c/o Cindy Yudiski Lynch, 355 Susquehanna Ave., Exeter, PA 18643 or by visiting the Wyoming Area Class of ’77 Facebook page.

WAEA-R breakfast

The Wyoming Area Education Association of Retirees (WAEA-R) will hold its 10th annual breakfast at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 29 at the Avenue Diner, Wyoming.

Paid reservations are required and are due by Aug. 22. Call the WA Credit Union at 6931339 to register.

The price is $10 which includes $1 membership dues.

There will be door prizes and special favors.

Those who are unable to attend or do not belong to the See EXETER, Page 35

Zoning hearing for gas compressor Tuesday The Luzerne County Zoning Hearing Board will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7 . in the Luzerne County Courthouse jury room on the second floor.

On the agenda for that meeting will be the permit application of UGI Energy Services for a utility special exception to construct a gas compressor station proposed for West Wyoming.

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Tax bills mailed

West Wyoming Tax Collector Robert F. Connors announces that the 2012 Wyoming Area school tax bills have been mailed.

Any property owner who did not receive a bill is asked to contact him at 693-0130.

The end of rebate is Oct. 3.

Collection hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

WEST WYOMING Electronics recycling

There will be a free electronics recycling from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 11 at the Hanover Area Junior/Senior High Schools, 1600 Sans Souci Parkway.

Flood risk mapping

To help residents and businesses be better prepared for the risk of flooding, the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has launched a website containing the new Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

West Wyoming Borough will adopt the new FIRM mapping in November along with an up-

dated Flood Plain Ordinance.

The new website, www.pafloodmaps.com, contains a digital version of FEMA’s floodplain maps, established to designate specific areas that are special hazards or risk premium zones in order to determine whether flood insurance is required.

The site provides information to municipal officials, residents and insurance agencies and brokers.

It also alerts users to the potential risks and responsibilities associated with being located in a floodplain.

The website features an interactive risk-identification tool that allows users to enter an address and access information relating to that property.

Users will be able to determine if a property is in a floodplain, specific building code regulations that pertain to a property and if there is a mandatory flood insurance requirement for that address Morning Star Post 904

The meeting of the West Wyoming American Legion Morning Star Post 904 has been changed to 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 13 at the West Wyoming Hose Co. No. 1 hall with the new commander Jerome Domkowski.

Compost yard schedule

The compost yard will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

Yard waste containers should not exceed 30 pounds. No plastic or recyclable bags, stones or

dirt are allowed.

Residents are asked not to dumb their yard waste outside the fence.

Recycling reminder

West Wyoming recycling containers are located behind Hose Company No. 1. Recycling can be dropped off any day of the week.

The following is the list of acceptable items for recycling: commingled food and beverage containers, #1 & #2 plastic containers (numbers are located on the bottom of plastic container). #1 recyclables include soda, water, flavored beverage bottles, salad dressing bottles, peanut butter jars and mayonnaise jars. #2 recyclables include milk jugs and laundry detergent bottles, shampoo, drain cleaners, aspirin bottles.

The Wyoming/West Wyoming Little League will conduct 2012 fall ball registrations from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 13 and Tuesday, Aug. 14 at the Sixth Street Field.

Anyone wishing to sign up but unable to attend the registration is asked to call Bill Petrucci at 817-5874 or Mary Ann Skok at 762-8500.

Registration fee is $25 per player for coach pitch, minor and major softball and minor and major baseball.

The fee for junior baseball is $45 per player.

Wyoming Ambulance

Membership registration for June 2012 - June 2013 for the Wyoming Ambulance is now in the second month of the subscription drive. Only 34 percent of residents have responded at this time.

Anyone who has not returned their subscription will receive a reminder within the next few weeks.

Those residents who do not subscribe to the membership will be billed for ambulance services should they need them.

Over the last few years, the membership subscription drive for the Wyoming Ambulance has continued to drop, making it financially difficult to continue providing this service to Wyoming residents.

If more residents continue to not subscribe, Wyoming Hose Co. No. 1 may be forced to close the ambulance operation.

Dems golf tourney

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information, contact John Bolin, tournament chairperson, at 7606137 or jbolin110@gmail.com.

The event is sponsored by Wyoming Borough and the Wyoming Recreation Board.

(WAEA-R) dinner

Senior citizens

The Wyoming Area Education Association of Retirees (WAEAR) will hold its 10th annual breakfast at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 29 at the Avenue Diner, Wyoming.

There will be door prizes and special favors.Paid reservations are required and are due by Aug.22. Call the WA Credit Union at 693-1339 to register.

The price is $10 which includes $1 membership dues.

Those who do not belong to the CU can send a check for the dues or reservation made payable to WAEA-R to WAFCU, 800 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, PA 18644.

The current officers are Phil Russo, president; Steve Harmanos, vice president; Gloria Lawler, treasurer; and Sandy Touw, secretary.

The meeting of the Wyoming /West Wyoming Seniors will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7 at St Monica’s meeting room with Frank Perfinski presiding.

Servers are Helen Ostroski, George Yurek and Genny Labaty.

There will be a special menu of wimpies.

The 50/50 winners at the last meeting were Elinor YUrek, Helen Ostroski, Nancy Marcy and Genny Lahathy The Bingo jackpot winner were Irene Zilinski and Theresa Alexander.

July birthday celebration was for Theresa Regula.

Reunion notice

The Wyoming Area Class of 1977 will hold its 35th anniversary reunion from 1 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 29 at The Checkerboard Inn, Carverton Road, Trucksville.

Cost is $40 per person. Reservations can be made by sending checks payable to: WA Class of ’77, c/o Cindy Yudiski Lynch, 355 Susquehanna Ave., Exeter, PA 18643 or by visiting the Wyoming Area Class of ’77 Facebook page.

Farmers’ market

There will be fresh local produce this Saturday at the Farmers’ Market in the Park. The market opens at 9 a.m. every Saturday in the Butler Street Park off Eighth Street.

Craft and food vendors will also be on hand. Additional vendor spaces are still available. Call the borough office at 693-0291 to register.

Scholarships sought

Wyoming Area School District is beginning to make plans for its fourth annual scholarship and award celebration which will be held on May 23, 2013.

Any civic organization, business, athletic group, individuals or families that would like to offer a scholarship or graduation award is welcome to join the celebration.

For further information and/or help in developing a scholarship/ award, call Mrs. Rabel in the guidance office at 655-2836, ext.

2339.

Compost yard schedule

The West Wyoming compost yard will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays for residents of West Wyoming and Wyoming Boroughs.

The compost yard accepts brush, branches, leaves and grass. Residents are reminded to take care that yard waste does not contain plastic or recyclable bags. The compost yard does not accept stones or dirt. Compost is also available free of charge to residents of both towns.

Wyoming Borough reminds residents to cut their grass and remove high weeds from their properties as per ordinances.

St. Monica’s news

A 10-part series began on Tuesday, June 26 and will continue each Tuesday until Aug. 28.

The presentations will be held at 10:30 a.m. at St. Monica’s Church Hall and at 7 p.m. in St. Anthony’s Center. The topic for this week’s presentation is Word Made Flesh, True Bread of Heaven.

For more information, call St. Monica’s at 693-1991 or St. Barbara’s at 654-2103. No registration is needed.

St. Monica’s sweat-shirt/tshirt Sale is underway. This sale will offer red t-shirts at $10, crew sweatshirt at $18, hooded sweatshirts at $26 and zip-up hooded sweatshirts at $30.

These will be available in both youth and adult sizes. Adult sizes 1X and larger will require additional charge.

Order forms are at the entrances of each Church site. For more information, contact Tom Tomsak at 237-2188.

The annual bus trip to Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown is planned for Sunday, Aug. 26.

The bus will leave from St. Joseph’s Church site at 8:15 a.m.

For more information and reservations, call Bernadine Regis at 693-2293, Felicia Perlick at 443-9940 or Marilyn Mazzarella at 693-0265.

For those who have never been to the Shrine, there is a larger than life statue of Blessed Pope John Paul II done by Baut Studios of Swoyersville.

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 12:30 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 6 in the church hall at St. Monica’s Parish.

Library news

Wyoming Free Library’s next book sale is from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 24 and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25.

After browsing at the book store, enjoy the chicken barbeque from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday on the grounds of the Wyoming United Methodist Church.

The book sale includes book specials, face painting, tee-shirt sale, Teddy Bear book table, great raffles and giveaways.

Join us for a special presentation by Little Miss Library Grace Washney at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11.

Council sets work session The Hughestown Borough Council work session will be held at 7 p.m. on Aug. 9 with the Wayne Quick presiding.

At the recent meeting of borough council, Chief Steve Golya reported that contact has been made with the resident at the corner of Center and Parsonage Street and Assistant Chief Darrin Bidwell contacted residents on Searle and Rock streets and Laurie Lane regarding condition of properties.

A Hughes Street property is listed for tax sale on Aug. 23 and

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a Bone Development property has been cleared.

Councilman David Stefanoski stated water run-off problems on Center Street has caused deep holes to appear in the roadway and the problems with the right turn exit from Kappa Graphics has been resolved.

Street signs will be placed on Grandview regarding school bus stops.

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The Luzerne County Democratic Committee will host a golf tournament on Sunday, Sept. 16 at the Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club, Mountaintop. Registration begins at noon with a shotgun start at 1p.m.

The fee is $125 per person and includes green fees, cart, dinner, refreshments and a gift. To register, mail a check to Luzerne County Democratic Committee, 39 Public Square, Suite 1000, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702.

Corporate checks cannot be accepted.

Hole sponsorships are also available for $100. For additional

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Grass cutting

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WWW Little League lists fall sign up dates

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leave your campsite in better condition than the way you found it. This will keep nature beautiful!

Tax bills

A/D Little League

Bill Elko, tax collector, announces that the 2012 school tax bills have been mailed. Any resident who has not received a bill is asked to contact Donna at 6556241 as soon as possible. Taxpayers with an escrow account are asked to please forward their tax bill to your mortgage company.

AMVETS picnic

Greater Pittston Area AMVETS, Earl F. Detwieler,Post #189 will host its annual family picnic from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 26 at the Plains Lions Pavilion on Clarks Road in Plains. There will be live entertainment with food and refreshments served all day. Donations are $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 7 to 17 and free for children under 6 years of age.

Tickets are on sale through Aug. 23. Reservations may be made by contacting Richard White at 407-2044.

Sacred Heart choir

Sacred Heart of Jesus Choir will resume practice at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 9 in the choir loft. All current members are asked to attend.

The Avoca/Dupont Little League will have a 2013 season planning meeting at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 12 at the Avoca Community Center, corner of Main and Hawthorne Streets.

This meeting is the second of three meetings for the purpose of electing a board of directors for 2013.

Individuals interested in becoming a voting member of the league are encouraged to attend this meeting and the subsequent meeting on Sept. 9. Little League or baseball experience is not necessary to participate.

For more information, contact Tony Franchetti at asf1118@verizon.net or 332-4087.

Duryea Wildcats

The Duryea WildCats cheerleaders will have pictures taken on Aug. 14 and the football players will have pictures taken on Aug. 15. The organization’s meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday.

Pet hospice fundraiser

Here is Joey Jones’ Eco-Tip of the week: If you go camping, follow the Boy Scout rule of “Leave No Trace.” This means to always

There will be a fundraiser held from 2 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug.19 at Nails First Salon, 207 S. Main St., Taylor to benefit Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care Program and Rescue for Domestic Animals, Inc., Duryea.

A variety of services will be offered such as manicures, pedicures, nail fills, waxing and

Avoca

The finance council will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 28 in the rectory.

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more. There will also be live entertainment by Dani-elle Khela, a wine and cheese table and psychic readings by Daniel.

To schedule an appointment, call Denise at 457-1625.

Dozynki/Harvest Festival

Holy Mother of Sorrows 36th Dozynki/Harvest Festival biggest event of the year will be held from 11 a.m. to dusk on Sunday, Sept. 9 on the Wyoming Avenue parish grounds. The Blessing of Harvest Wreath Ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Live music will be performed by Joe Lastovica & The Polka Punch from 3 to 6 p.m.

There will be a will have variety of homemade ethnic foods, including pierogi, potato pancakes, gołubki, kluski, kiełbasa, sausage, soups, funnel cakes, etc. as well as American foods (hot dogs, burgers). Homemade baked goods will be available as will store-fresh vegetables and fruits. Other attractions are 50/ 50 Bingo, big raffle, Chinese auction, arts and crafts, children’s and youth stand.

VFW meeting

The next meeting of the V.F.W. Post #4909 will be held at 7:30p.m. on Aug. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the post home. Commander Gary Carwardine will preside. The Home Association meeting will follow. Food and refreshments will be served.

Gas service applications

Applications for gas service are available at the Dupont Municipal offices during regular Tony Franchetti at asf1118@verizon.net or (570) 332-4087.

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The worship committee will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 20 in the rectory.

The parish feast day, Queenship of Mary, is Wednesday, Aug. 22.

The parish feast day family picnic and Mass is from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25 at Mercatili Segilia Park, Moosic.

Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. at the park by the Rev. Phil Sladicka and at St. Mary’s Church by the Rev. John Poplawski. All attendees are asked to bring a covered dish to share. The building and grounds committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 27 in the rectory.

Little League news

The Avoca/Dupont Little League will have a 2013 season planning meeting at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 12 at the Avoca Community Center, corner of Main and Hawthorne Streets.

This meeting is the second of three meetings for the purpose of electing a board of directors for 2013.

Individuals interested in becoming a voting member of the league are encouraged to attend this meeting and the subsequent meeting on Sept. 9. Little League or baseball experience is not necessary to participate.

For more information, contact

Prayer meeting

The Light of Christ Prayer Group will host the Catholic Charismatic Renewal regional prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 20 in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St. A combined music ministry will lead prayer and praise.

Pizza party slated

Avoca High School Classes of the 1960s invite anyone interested to a pizza, stromboli and antipasto party from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. on Aug. 25 at St. Mary’s auditorium, Spring Street, Avoca.

business hours. UGI representative Mike Trussa stated at the April Council meeting that for the company to have program approval for placement of gas lines, residents’ applications must be filed with UGI. For more information, contact Mike at 829-8664.

Electronic recycling

Luzerne County residents free “Electronic Recycling Collection” will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11 at the

Hanover Area Junior Senior High School , 1600 Sans Souci Parkway, Hanover Twp. For more information, call 1-800821-7654.

Public Works schedule

The Dupont Public Works service schedule for the week of July 29 is: Monday, Aug. 6 - Refuse Tuesday, Aug. 7 - Yard WasteNo dirt or rocks Wednesday, Aug. 8 – Mixed papers.

Changes in yard waste program The Pittston Township Board of Supervisors reminds residents that, due to the overwhelming demand generated as a result of the yard waste program, the schedule will be changed as follows: Yard waste is picked up the second Friday of each month in the following locations: Upper and lower Browntown; Cork Lane, including Tedrick and Market Streets west of the ByPass; Stauffer Heights; Center Street; Laurel Street; Doty Street and Mill Street; Horizon Estates, Stauffer Pointe.

Yard waste is picked up the fourth Friday of each month in the following locations: Butler Heights and Highway 315, SusCost is $25 per person and checks should be made payable to AHS Classes of the 60s and sent to Cathy Appnel, 515 Grove St., Avoca, Pa. 18641.

Music, soda and ice will be provided. Those attending are asked to bring pictures or memorabilia.

For more information, call Cathy at 457-7974, Marie at 407-5649 or Pauline at 8175125.

Combined Sunday services

The congregations of the Moosic and Langcliffe Presbyterian Churches will have combined Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. through August 26 at the Langcliffe Presbyterian Church, 1001 Main St.

PITTSTON TWP. con, Langans Road, Pocono Ridge Estates, Houston City, Packer Street, Glendale and Route 502, Quail Hill.

Tree branches must be bundled and tied and no more than six includes in diameter.

Other yard waste must be in containers, which do not weigh over 30 pounds. Other yard waste consists of grass, leaves and garden debris only.

Residents must call the township building to arrange to have their yard waste picked up between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled pick up date.

Durkin Memorial Open

The Thomas P. Durkin Memorial Avoca Open will take place Saturday, Sept. 1 at the Pine Hills Golf Course, Taylor. Registration is at 7:30 a.m. with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. The format is captain and mate. The cost is $90 per golfer which includes the green fees, the use of a cart as well as dinner, refreshments, awards and prizes at the West Side Social Club immediately following the tournament. To register, stop by the West Side Social Club, 711 McAlpine St., on Thursday evenings or mail the your name, shirt size and payment to Avoca A.O.H. P.O. Box 5045 Avoca, PA 18641 by Saturday, Aug. 18. All proceeds will benefit the Avoca A.O.H. Scholarship and local charities.

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WA SAT classes

Wyoming Area is again offering SAT Verbal and Math review classes this summer.

If interested in enrolling in these classes or finding out more information call Mrs. Rabel at 655-2836, ext. 2339.

Each session will feature 10hours of instruction. Cost for non-residents will be $50. Cost for residents will vary depending on enrollment.

Costs are expected to run between $20 and $30 per 10-hours of instruction.

New WA scholarships

award is welcome to join the celebration.

For further information and/or help in developing an award/ scholarship, call Mrs. Rabel in the guidance office at 570-6552836 ext. 2339 and a committee member will contact you.

Over 75-awards were granted with approximately 360-people in attendance at this year’s celebration. Since Wyoming Area’s inception over $1-million has been awarded at graduation.

These are just the local awards.

The 2012 awards amounted to over $95,000. One award is valued at approximately $44,000 distributed every four years.

Wyoming Area School District is beginning to make plans for its fourth annual Scholarship and Award Celebration, which will be held on May 23, 2013.

Any civic organization, business, athletic group, individuals or families that would like to offer a scholarship or graduation

The Wyoming Area Class of 1977 will hold its 35th anniversary reunion on September 29 at The Checkerboard Inn, Carverton Road, Trucksville. The reunion will be held from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. Cost is $40/person.

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to send two buses this year. For more information, call the post home at 457-4242.

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plenty of parking available, including handicapped accessible spots.

Pet hospice fundraiser

There will be a fundraiser for Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care Program and Rescue for Domestic Animals, Inc., Duryea, from 2 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19 at Nails First Salon, 207 S. Main St., Taylor.

There will be a variety of services available, including manicures, pedicures, nail fills and waxing. There will also be live entertainment by Dani-elle Khela, a wine and cheese table and psychic readings by Daniel.

For more information, call Denise at 457-1625.

Little League bus trip

Holy Rosary School will have its fourth annual golf classic Sunday, Sept. 16 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.

Awards will be given for several golfing contests. There will also be prizes awarded throughout the day.

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

Craft fair

The Holy Rosary Craft Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 23 at Holy Rosary School, 125 Stephenson St. There will be vendors on hand as well as food, raffles and goodies. For more information or to reserve vending space, call Debbie Davis at 451-1762, Sharon Chase at 457-4450 or Holy Rosary School at 457-2553.

Yard waste

Yard waste will be picked up from Montgomery Avenue to Erie Street on Mondays and from Montgomery Avenue to Susquehanna Avenue on Tuesdays.

Residents are asked to place yard waste in open containers.

No plastic bags will be picked up.

Tree limbs should not exceed four feet in length or 1/2-inch in diameter and must be tied in bundles.

Any resident requesting chipping of tree limbs is asked to call the Public Works Building at 655-7786 to be placed on a schedule.

Tax collector

George L. Miller, tax collector, announced the property tax penalty period will be honored through December 15 when the tax books will be closed.

Office hours during rebate are from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.

It is the property owner’s responsibility to forward their tax bills to their financial institution for payment.

If a receipt is requested, include a self addressed stamped envelope with payment.

For appointments, call 6553801 or 655-7782 ext. 232.

Birthday Notes

Maria Ciampi Karcutskie, July 29; Samantha Holtz, Sydney Shelley, July 31; Kevin Smith, Linda Memory, Peter Butera, August 1; John Hood, Kevin Comstock, August 2; Faith Musinski, Jackie Overman, Joe Rubino (get well soon, Joe!), August 3.

Thought for the Week

Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.

Quote of the Week

“Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” – George Bernard Shaw, Irish literary critic, playwright and essayist.

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credit union can send a check for the dues or reservation made out to WAEA-R to WAFCU, 800 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, PA 18644.

The current officers are Phil Russo, president; Steve Harmanos, vice president; Gloria Lawler, treasurer; and Sandy Touw, secretary.

Scholarships sought

Wyoming Area School District is beginning to make plans for its fourth annual scholarship and award celebration which will be held on May 23, 2013.

Any civic organization, business, athletic group, individuals or families that would like to offer a scholarship or graduation award are welcome to join the celebration.

For further information and/ or help in developing a scholarship/award, call Mrs. Rabel in the guidance office at 6552836, ext. 2339.

Over 75 awards were granted with approximately 360 people in attendance at this year’s program.

Since Wyoming Area’s inception, over $1million has been awarded at graduation.

These are just the local awards.

This year’s awards amounted to over $95,000.

One of the awards this year is valued at approximately $44,000. It is given every four years.

Cosmopolitan Seniors

The Cosmopolitan Seniors, a Project HEAD Club, will meet again at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7 in St. Anthony’s Center, Exeter. Hosts/hostesses are Mary Dirhan, Frank Fountain, Marcella Fountain, Bernie Serbin and Dorothy Serbin.

At the previous Cosmopolitan Seniors meeting, President Vic welcomed back Bill and Maryann Kull and Dorothy Serbin and congratulated her and husband, Bernie, on the occasion of their 64th wedding anniversary. After the meeting, the group enjoyed refreshments while listening to the organ music played by Bill Kull.

Bingo was played.

Tom Alpaugh won the special game prize and his wife,

Amy, won a basket of cookout goods that was raffled.

Tom Lahart and MaryAnn Markowski shared the Bingo jackpot, 50/50 winners were Fran Lepo, Kathy Loucks, Johanna Malinowski, Tony Matreselva and Helen Zarychta.

Cosmopolitan Seniors travel coordinator Johanna is accepting reservations for a trip to Mount Airy Casino on Wednesday, Aug. 8 with pickups in Exeter and Pittston.

Non-members are welcome.

Details can be obtained from Johanna at 655-2720.

Exeter Open

The Exeter Open Committee has met to finalize plans for the 46th Annual Exeter Open Golf Tournament to be held on Aug. 19 at the Emanon Country Club.

The cost is $75 with cart and $65 without cart.

The fee for the captain and crew events includes golf, prizes, food and refreshments.

Applications may be obtained from any committee member. Committee members are Ron Hyzinski, Jack Brogan and Anthony Petrucci.

St. Barbara’s Parish

For the summer months, there is no evening Mass on Monday and Tuesday nights at St. Barbara’s parish.

Each evening, novenas will be recited with the reception of Holy Communion immediately following Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 6:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday nights.

The Class on Catholicism continues at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays at St. Monica’s and at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays in St. Barbara’s Parish Center.

The theme for this week will be: “Word Made Flesh, True Bread of Heaven - The Mystery of the Church’s Sacrament and Worship” Golden Age Club

The Golden Age Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 9 in the Parish Center.

Hostesses are Josephine DelPriore, Mary Dirhan and Josephine Fasciana.

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American Legion Brennan Regan Post 585 will have its second annual bus trip to the Little League World Series on Thursday, Aug. 23. The trip is open to children ages 7 to 12 and their chaperones.

Due to the success of last year’s trip, Legion members plan

Golf classic

Reservations can be made by sending checks payable to: WA Class of ’77, c/o Cindy Yudiski Lynch, 355 Susquehanna Avenue, Exeter, PA 18643 or visit the Wyoming Area Class of ’77 Facebook page.

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West Pittston

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Sports LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL

Loyal ‘socks’ it to ‘em in state 10-11 tourney Pittston Township Little League called ‘first class’ and ’first-rate’

By JACK SMILES

jsmiles@psdispatch.com

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As they came off Fred DeSanto Field after winning the state championship at the Pittston Township Little League on Thursday the Loyalsock 10-11 Little League All-Star team players were greeted by what they called the “Pittston Rowdies.”

“One of the biggest parts of the tournament for us,” said Loyalsock manager Eric Nagy, “were the Pittston Rowdies or Crazies as we called them. They were waiting at our gate and chanting our kids names.”

Nagy was talking about the Pittston Township Little Leaguers who adopted the Loyalsock team to root for during the tourney.

“The local crowd got bigger and bigger,” Nagy said. “In the

semi-finals they started rooting for us and kept us pumped up.”

Loyalsock defeated West Point 14-7 in the championship game. They also defeated State College and Middletown on their way to the title.

Staging the tourney was an enormous undertaking for the Pittston Township Little League.

It took months of planning by the volunteers led by Pittston Township league president Carman Sciandra and tournament chairman Tom Tigue to pull off the week-long, 15-game tournament. The tourney opened Friday, July 27 with former major leaguer Andy Ashby throwing out the first pitch at the League’s field on Bryden Street.

Eight championship10-11year old all-star teams, one from each of the eight Pennsylvania Little See ALL-STARS, Page 37

Left, Tournament Director Tom Tigue reads the team rosters as players receive their pins. Above, Loyalsock celebrates the title.

Continued from Page 36

League Sections, vied for the 1011 year old state championship.

One of the teams entered was NEPA’s Section 5 tournament winner North Pocono.

Many local businesses helped with donations of money or inkind. The township supervisors helped with the expense of tents and portable toilets. Pittston Township Ambulance EMS Don Hudzinski arranged for a certified EMS for each game, along

with a medical tent and a cooling fan. Geisinger 303 Medic had an ambulance on site.

Nagy said his team and fans, who commuted from home an hour-and-a-half to each game, were blown away by the quality of the tournament. “Our whole team was thoroughly impressed.

Pittston Township is a first rate, first class organization. We were super pleased. Personally I’d like to thank Carmen Sciandra and all the volunteers who made our trip through the tournament a success.”

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Left, PT Little League Vice President Gary Baiera hands out state championship pins to Loyalsock players.

Above tournament volunteers, Left to rightMelissa Cencetti, Frank Nocito, Tom Tigue, Kelly Connors, Tom Connors, Erin Sciandra, Gary Baiera, Jenn Walsh, John Walsh, Brian Elko, Nancy Elko, Maria Delucca, Donna Tigue, and Michelle Gorey

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Dupont slo-pitch tourney raises $3,000 for charities

By JACK SMILES

jsmiles@psdispatch.com

The sixth annual men’s slopitch tournament in Dupont ended last Sunday and raised over $3,000 dollars for the Dupont Softball and Tee-ball League, the Dupont Lions, the VFW Home Association and the Dupont Children’s Fund.

The 12-team three-day, double elimination event featured 23 games, Friday night fireworks display, live entertainment and an appearance by former major league player Andy Ashby.

Rob Lopata was the chairman.

Couniclman Jeff Kaminski was one of the volunteers. He said the tournament was a success. “Ever

year it’s getting better and better,” he said. “We’re getting it down pretty good.”

The winning team was Pittston Fuel. Casey Kassa was the runner-up. The Dupont Coalcrackers were the host team.

Lopata said the volunteers were great. “There were so many volunteers who helped out with field maintenance, concession work, clean-up and planning throughout the 3-day weekend I’d rather not list them because I wouldn’t want to leave anyone out.”

Rob Goodwin makes a diving catch and Ben Kopka waits for a fly ball during the Dupont tourney

ALEX ANTONACCI PHOTOS/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH

Left, Rich Olshefski takes a rip. Above, Pittston Fuel won the Dupont Slo-Pitch Tournament Championship, front row from left, Andrew Stambaugh, Mike Sekusky, Rich Olshefski, Gene Zablotney, Bill Wilk, Rob Timek. Second row, Sam Parente, Bobby B., Brian Hughes, Dan Fetko, Robert Lemocelli

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WA junior high soccer players called to meet Mon. Wyoming Area 7th or 8th grade boys and girls interested in playing soccer this fall should attend the team meeting and conditioning at 10th street field, Monday August 6th at 3:30. Any questions should be directed to Coach Williams 570-466-1541.

Duryea Little League

Blue Ribbon fall ball sign ups

The Pittston Area Cross Country Parents association will meet Wednesday, August 8 at 7 p.m. at Tony’s Pizza, City Line Plaza, Pittston. Parents of JV and varsity runners are encouraged to attend. Plans for the season will be

Registration for the Blue Ribbon fall baseball team is today Sunday, August 5 at 1 p.m. at the Atlas field. This is open to all Wyoming Area students from ninth through 12th grade.

The Duryea Little League is meeting today, Sunday, August 5 at 7 p.m. at the Duryea Little League. Fall Ball sign ups will be also taken at this time from 7 to 8 p.m.

PA cross country parents

discussed.

Avoca/Dupont Little League events

The Avoca/Dupont Little League’s field day is Saturday, August 11 beginning at 11 a.m. at the upper Avoca Little League field. Players will be treated to a day of games, prizes, and awards. Graduates will receive hooded sweatshirts. Players participating will receive awards and prizes.

All managers and coaches, as well as any parents are asked for

help in running games and working in the refreshment stand.

Managers are asked to hand in equipment.

Also the Avoca/Dupont Little League will hold fall baseball sign-ups during field day on Saturday, August 11 beginning at 11 a.m. at the upper Avoca Little League field clubhouse. Registration fee is $25 per player for Little League baseball ages 9 through 11 and $45 for junior teener baseball ages 12and 14.

Meet the football Warriors

Wyoming Area Football Parents will host Meet the Warriors Sunday, August 12. An optional mass will be celebrated at St. Barbara’s Church in Exeter at 10:30 a.m. Players who want to participate should be at the church by 10:00 a.m. Meet the Warriors will immediately follow mass at the Secondary Center cafeteria.

There will be a brief program highlighted with the introduction of all the players, cheerleadSee SPORTS BRIEFS, Page 39

WA boys basketball golf tourney deadline Aug. 12 Sports briefs Continued from Page 38

ers and coaches for the 2012 season. There will be a basket raffle, 50/50 and picture forms will be handed out at this time.

Seventh and eighth grade players are asked to bring a case of water and ninth through 12th grade players are asked to bring an 8-pack of Gatorade.

WA hoop golf tourney

The Wyoming Area Boys basketball second annual golf tourney is Sunday, August 26 at Sand Springs in Dorrance.

It’s a four-man captain and crew format with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Entry is $75 per player and $300 per foursome to include green fees and carts, food at the turn, refreshments, meal following the tourney featuring clams, prizes for flights and hole contests.

Hole sponsorships are available at $100, $50 and $25 and include an ad on the Wyoming Area basketball website and acknowledgement in the ad booklet.

To register a team or sponsor a hole and with questions call Al Brogna at 883-4598; Paul Hindmarsh, 693-1655, Tracy Carey 313-0837 or Doreen Zezza, 8814448. Additional information can be found on the website atwww.wyomingareabasketball.org. Entry deadline is August 12.

PA golf tryouts, practice

Tryouts and practice for the Pittston Area golf team start Monday, August 13 at 4 p.m. at Fox Hill and run through August 17.

Wyoming Area Wresting club

The WA Wresting club will meet at Sabatini’s Pizza in Exeter, in the back room on Monday, August 13 at 7 p.m.

Duryea Wildcats

The Duryea WildCats cheerleaders will be having pictures taken on August 14 and the boys on August 15. The organizations meetings are every Tuesday at 7:30 and everyone is welcome.

Pittston Twp Little League

The Pittston Township Little

League sign-ups are Saturday, August 18 from 6-8 p.m. at the main field. Fall sign-up fee is $30/child or $45/family.

Bring a copy of birth certificate if the child is new entry into the league. Following sign-ups, we will have movie night on the field.

Jenkins LL picnic

The League’s Family Picnic is Saturday, August 25 beginning at 4 p.m. and featuring dunk tank, bouncy house, food and games and an outdoor movie.

The cost is $15 for parents and non-players.

Players are free. Register and pay for the picnic at Fall Ball sign ups on Monday and Tuesday at the field house.

Pittston Junior Patriots

Registration for football players is open until August 31 for A team only and August 10 for the B and C teams at the shed on Swallow St Monday through Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30.

HOOPS4ME Camp

Mark Casper HOOPS4ME Camp is in the Wyoming Area Catholic gym, Wyoming Ave, Exeter, August 6 to 10.

The boys grades 3, 4 and 5 (school year ‘12-’13) sessions are from 9 a.m. to noon. The boys grades 6, 7 and 8 (school year ‘12-’13) sessions are from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost is $65 per player or $55 per player with more than one player per family.

Full payment must accompany application. Players receive a free T-shirt, prizes awarded.

Registrations close on July 31.

For questions or an application, please call Mark 760-6396 or 883-0017.

Travel fastpitch

NEPA/Abington Wildcats 16 & Under Fastpitch Travel softball is hosting tryouts for their fall 2012/summer 2013 teams in August. For more information or to schedule a private tryout, contact Vic Thomas at (570) 3515187, John Kelly at (570) 5044808, or by email atAbingtonWildcats@yahoo.com

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EMANON GOLF

Cuz’s in the lead Red Mill leads in Thurs. League Cuz’s Bar & Grill remains atop the league standings with most of the league closing in on them.

Atlas Realty won all three matches this week to move from last to fourth.

With the a short second half, getting out early is the key to making the playoffs.

This coming Wednesday the league will be making an announcement concerning an up-

coming tournament.

Standings .........................Points

Cuz’s Bar & Grill 4-1 ........48 KWIK ’N EZ Market 4-2 ..64 Bassler Equipment 3-2 ......47 Atlas Realty 3-2 ................47 Blandina Apartments 3-3 ..59 Old Forge Chiropractic 3-348 Roberts’ Repairs 2-3.......... 41 JetSurge Power 1-4 ............39 Dyller Law Firm 0-5 ..........30

Emanon Kid’s Tourney Aug. 13 The third annual Emanon Kids’ Golf Tournament for children up to age 14 is Monday, August13 with a rain date of August 20. Registration at 5:30 p.m.

Golfers and non-golfers are all welcome. The top four holes of the golf course will be for nongolfers to chip and putt. The back nine holes will be for Captain and Mate golfing for kids and parents The tourney runs from 6 p.m. to 8:00 with games, prizes, and a

pizza party to follow with DJ Dave.

The cost $20 total for a parent and child pair and 5$ for each extra child Local high school golf students from the Tunkhannock Tigers will be available to help All proceeds to benefit Supporting Autism & Families Everywhere (SAFE). Register by calling Tony at 654-7031 or Kelli at 693-1906 or sign up in Emanon Proshop.

Red Mill swept Adonizio’s 3 0 to hold the lead. The Mill was lead by Mike Lazevnick’s 3-under 31 and Jimmy Joseph’s 37.

Mike Fereck had 40 for Adonizio’s.

Ashley Machine stayed in the hunt by sweeping third place

O’Connor Plumbing 3 - 0. Ashley’s was led by Bill Tighe’s 35 and Joe Coleman’s 36. Tom Kerrigan had 36 for O’Connor’s.

Bryan took over 4th place with a 3 - 0 win over Powers with Tom McCafferty Jr. and

Tom Bryan Jr. each with 40s.

Jack Vasil had a 41 for Powers.

Selenski Insurance stayed alive sweeping Hoffman 3 - 0.

Rick Laneski and Frank Plis led Selenski’s with 36 and 39. Jamie Bresnahan had 37 for Hoffman’s.

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL

EP reached Swoyersville U12 final four The Exeter-Pittston combined 10-11 All-Star team reached the elimination final of the Swoyersville U12 tourney yesterday. EP played Back Mountain National at the Swoyersville Little League.

If they won they will advance to the championship round. After winning their first game EP, lost their second game then won three consecutive.

In game one Matt Wright struck out 11 and allowed 3 hits as EP defeated SP 4 to 1. Hitters were Wright, Aaron Zezza, Alex Gushka, Anthony DeAngelo and Dylan Spurlin.

In game two Mountaintop Red

beat Exeter-Pittston 7-4. In game three Wright and Pisack combined for a two-hitter with 14 strikeouts to beat Nanticoke 4-2.

John Brady hit a three-run home run. Also hitting for EP were Rome, Spurlin, Wright and Zezza.

In game four Wright, Pisack, and Brady combined on a twohitter as EP defeated KingstonForty-Fort II 7-0. Wright struck out 7 in 3 1/3 innings of work.

Multiple hitters for EP were DeAngelo, Zezza and Gushka.

Spurlin doubled and scored twice.

Thomas Brennan preserved the

shutout in the 6th with a fine catch.

In game five Rome had three hits, including a three-run home run and pitched four innings in relief to lead EP over WWW,11-5.

Spurlin, Brady, Wright and Egan had RBIs. Pisack ended the game for EP with a one pitch outing in the sixth, retiring Dylan Kostak on a great fielding play by Egan.

For WWW, Dylan Kostak had an RBI double, P.J. Angeli had a double and a run scored, and Dillon Melberger and Nic Perry singled.

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Flying A anniversary tourney a hit The 50th Anniversary Flying A Golf Tournament drew 100 golfers some from New Hampshire and North Carolina to the Emanon Country Club on Friday.

The tourney was first organized in 1962. Many of

the golfers who golfed the “A” in the 1960s returned for the anniversary.

The winning foursome was Rich Barni, Al Dymond, Ed O’Dell and Emmit Coolbaugh with an 11 under par.

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EMANON GOLF COURSE

Left to right Carl Rosencrance, Larry Brogna, Frank Nockley, and Jay Manganiello get ready to tee off on No.1 at Emanon. Rosencrance and Brogna have been playing in the Flying "A" tournament for decades.

Jake Wysocki, left, and Sandy Scalzo dig in during lunch of the 50th Flying "A" golf tournament at Emanon Country Club.

Channeling Payne Stewart, the foursome of, left to right, Chas Larusso, Jerry L. Zezza, Carl Rosencrance, III, and David Zezza pose just before the 12:30 p.m. shotgun start.

Didge Connors, fresh off a knee replacement, grips it and

Third generation Flying "A" tournament golfer,

Pete Dominic drains a 5-foot putt on No.4.

Joe Pace putts with Bill Falzone looking on.

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Larry Brogna, looking great at 75years old, drove the first ball of the

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LOCAL GOLF

Exeter Dodgers finish season with an unblemished record The Exeter Dodgers minor league team finished its inner league season with a 16-0 record. The players celebrated at the end of the sixth inning of the last game as they realized they finished the year with a perfect record. Coaches and parents congratulated the players on their excellent fielding, pitching, hitting and encouragement they gave one other during the season and thanked Rob

Al Pace, left, of Wyoming, and Ed Sumski, of Scranton won the first half of the Emanon Wednesday Golf League. Douse's Suds and Grub sponsored the team.

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Douse’s cops Emanon Wednesday first half Douse’s, Suds and Grub golf team of All Pace and Ed Sumzki won the first

half of the Emanon Wednesday League with a 19-2 record in the 15-team

league. Douses Suds and Grub is located on Exeter Avenue in West Pittston.

Wrobeleski for his assistance. From left, kneeling, are Ryan Dietrich, Connor Wrobeleski, Sean Petrosky and Chase Whittaker. Standing, Coach Brian Graham, Caleb Graham, Gavin Lahart, Joseph Gilroy, Robin Wrobeleski, Zach Houston and Coach Ed Lahart.

Missing from photo is Jesse Mikoliczyk and Coach Joe Mikoliczyk.

Pittston Twp A’s win JT coach-pitch tourney The A’s won the Championship of the Jenkins Twp Little League Coach-Pitch Tournament on Sunday, July 22.

The team is pictured, front row, left to right Pat Bohan, AJ Scialpi, Dustin Doria, Nick Sciandra, Drew Delucca, San-

tino Zaffuto. Second row, Matt Pantucci, Peter Zawierucha, Biaggi Maganiello, James Spindler, Ryan Hintze, Ethan Clark, Johny Tondora. Third row, Coaches Mike Bohan, Carmen Sciandra, Ken Scialpi, Dustijn Doria.

August 2, 2012 Marco M. Sartorio, 57, of Pittston, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

Born in Tunis, North Africa on July 6, 1955, he was a son of Maria (Nardone) Sartorio and Matteo Sartorio.

He was preceded in death by his father, Matteo.

He is survived by his very special daughter, who meant the world to him, Kelly Sartorio, Pittston; brothers, Livio “Walter” Sartorio and Peter Sartorio, both of Pittston; niece, Sabrina Alicea, Miami, Fla.; nephew, Matthew Sartorio, Minneapolis,

Minn.; uncle, Frank, Pittston; aunts, Rina and Anna, Livorno, Italy; sever-

al cousins.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Varma, Dr. Spagnolini and Dr. Chiumento as well as the nurses and the staff of both Geisinger Wyoming Valley and Geisinger Danville for their excellent care and compassion.

Funeral services will begin at the funeral home on Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at 9

July 26, 2012 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held from St. Joseph Marello Parish (Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church) Pittston, at 9:30 a.m. Viewing hours will be held at the funeral home today, Aug. 5, 2012, from 4 to 7 p.m. Interment services will take place at St. Rocco’s Cemetery, Pittston Township.

Funeral services are entrusted to Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Township.

For directions to the funeral home or to submit online condolences, please visit grazianofuneralhome.com.

John J. Ziomek August 2, 2012 John J. Ziomek, 55, of Nuangola, died Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Hospice Community Care.

Born February 27, 1957 in Kingston, he was a son of Ann Kindler Ziomek of Wilkes-Barre and the late John Ziomek.

A 1975 graduate of Bishop Hoban High School, John went on to study electrical engineering at Pennsylvania State University. John was a self-employed licensed electrician for more than 30 years.

He married his high school sweetheart, the former Kathy Malesky, on June

8, 1979. All through the last 33 years, John has been a wonderful husband, father and grandfather with true devotion to his family. One of his greatest joys was cooking gourmet meals for all to enjoy.

He will be greatly missed by his wife, the former Kathleen Malesky; sons, John and his wife, Rachelle Ziomek, Wyoming, and Nicholas Ziomek, Lancaster; granddaughter, Kaitlin Ann Ziomek; brothers, Michael and his wife, Diane Ziomek, Florida, and Greg and his wife, Nina Ziomek, Connecticut; aunts, uncles, nieces,

nephews and other family and friends.

A Celebration of John’s Life will be held Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at 9 a.m. from McLaughlin’s – The Family Funeral Service, 142 S. Washington St. in WilkesBarre with funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in the Church of Saint Patrick. Interment will be in Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. Visitation will be held at McLaughlin’s today, Aug. 5, 2012, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Permanent messages and memories can be shared with John’s family at www.celebratehislife.com.

Arianna Faith Lavelle Aug. 3, 2012 and Patty Whitesell, Saylorsburg, Pa.; paternal grandparents, James and Lorrayne Lavelle, Jr., West Pittston; paternal great grandfather, James Lavelle Sr., Tunkhannock; also aunts, Tiana Lavelle, Tineasa Whitesell, Tyleene Roe, and Ashley Morris, and an uncle, Richard Whitesell III. Preceding her in death

were her paternal great grandmother, Mary Lavelle, paternal great great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Labashousky, and maternal great great grandmother, Patricia Boettinger-Millivich.

Private funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter.

Nathan K. Williams, 78, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012, at his home.

Born in Noxen on March 4, 1934, he was a son of the late Albert T. and Minnie (Kresge) Williams. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He earned two bachelor’s degrees and his master’s degree of psychology from Temple University.

Prior to retiring in 1998, he was a welding instructor at Wilkes-Barre Area Vo-Tech. Prior to that, he instructed a welding class at Scranton Vo-Tech.

He was a member of Caldwell Consistory, Bloomsburg, Coalville; Masonic Lodge 474, Sugar Notch; and Irem Temple A.A.O.N.M.S, Dallas. Nathan enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He was very happily married to his wife of 56 years, Dorothy.

He was preceded in death by twin sons, Mark and Matthew.

Surviving is his wife, the former Dorothy Brown; sons, Nathan “Jeff ” Williams and his companion, Craig White, Hughestown; Ga-

ry S. Williams and his companion, Georgia Straub, Wilkes-Barre; daughters, Donna Innocenti, at home; Rachel Appel and her husband, Brian, Pittston; numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; brothers, Albert Williams, Dallas; William Williams and his wife, Monica, WilkesBarre; sister, Audrey Dymond, and her husband, Richard, Nuangola; several nieces and nephews. ∝Funeral services was held on Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, at Kniffen O’Malley Funeral Home, Inc., 465 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, with the Rev. Dr. James L. Harring officiating. Interment followed at Memorial Shrine Cemetery. Masonic service were held on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Celtic Hospice, 601 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, PA 18704.

To send Nathan’s family words of comfort and friendship, please visit www.bestlifetributes.com.

Magdalen “Madlyn” Bikowski July 31, 2012 Magdalen “Madlyn” Bikowski, Port Griffith, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at her home.

Born in Pittston, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Magdalen Kubala Bikowski.

She was a graduate of Jenkins Township High School, class of 1945, and Deans School of Business of Wyoming Seminary, class of 1946. Prior to retirement, she was employed by the Department of Public Welfare, Wilkes-Barre.

Madlyn was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston.

She was a loving and devoted aunt. She will be greatly missed by her family and everyone whose life she has touched.

Madlyn has now joined her parents and siblings. They are together again in eternal life.

Her family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Erwine Hospice, Kingston, for their compassionate care.

Surviving are several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Michael and John Bikowski; infant brothers, Joseph and Anthony Bikowski; sisters, Rose Giamber and Mary Biedrycki.

The funeral was Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in the Baloga Funeral Home Inc., 1201 Main St., Pittston (Port Griffith), with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John the Evangelist Church, William St., Pittston. Interment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Care and Concern Clinic c/o Saint John the Evangelist Parish Community, 35 William St., Pittston, PA 18640, or to the Association for the Blind, 1825 Wyoming Ave., Exeter, PA 18643. For directions or to send an online condolence, please visit www.balogafuneralhome.com.

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Arianna Faith Lavelle, infant newborn daughter of James E. Lavelle III and Celina Whitesell, of West Pittston, went back into the arms of the Lord on August 3, 2012 at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains Twp. She is survived by maternal grandparents, Richard Whitesell, Wellsville, N.Y.,

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July 30, 2012 RoseMarie Shales, 77, of Wyoming, passed away Monday, July 30, 2012, in the CentraState Medical Center, Freehold, N.J. Born in Wyoming, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Ruth Nevins Morris.

She was a graduate of Wyoming Memorial High School, class of 1953.

For many years she was employed at VicMars, formerly of Edwardsville, and prior to her retirement, she was employed at The Letica Corporation of Pittston Township.

RoseMarie was a member of St. Cecilia’s Church of St. Barbara’s Parish, Exeter.

The family would like to thank

Dr. Lanning Anselmi and his staff for the wonderful care and attention they had given to RoseMarie

over the years.

Preceding her in death were her brothers, Robert, Thomas, James Morris; and sister, Sherrin Hannington.

Surviving are her husband, David, with whom she celebrated 37 years of marriage on June 28; children, Connie Barhight and her husband, Robert, Wyoming, David Brian Burke, Wyoming, Andrew D. Shales and his wife, Yvonne, Woodstock, Ga.;

July 23, 2012 daughter-in-law, Donita Burke, Wyoming; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters; Patricia Ostrowski, Jackson, N.J., Suzanne Panzetta, Pittston; several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 11, 2012, at 11 a.m. in the Metcalfe-Shaver-Kopcza Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming.

Friends may call Saturday, August 11, from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.

William A. Topolosky July 30, 2012 William A. Topolosky, 57, of Pittston, passed away Monday, July 30, 2012, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born in Yonkers, N.Y., on June 18, 1955, he was a son of the late Joseph F. and Jean Illingworth Topolosky.

He attended Gorton High School, Yonkers, N.Y., and received a GED. Bill married Laura Palermo in West Pittston. Mrs. Topolosky resides in Duryea.

Bill was an avid drummer who touched many with his talent. He achieved his dream of owning a Harley and loved the feel of the

wind in his hair.

He found peace sitting by the water and fishing. Bill was a man who lived life to the fullest, always taking time for the simple pleasures. A friend anyone would be proud to have.

He had been employed by R and L Carriers and was proud to receive the Million Miles Safety award. He took pride in his work and counted himself lucky he had a job he loved. He was a member of the Mason Lodge.

Bill is survived by his best friend, Nancy Hart, Yonkers, N.Y.; son, Michael Topolosky,

Pittston; two granddaughters, who were the love of his life, Hailee and Samantha Topolosky.

Also surviving are a brother, Joseph Topolosky, Arizona; two sisters, Katherine Farrell, Exeter; Mary Lou Schwartz, Yonkers, N.Y.; several nieces and nephews.

A Blessing Service was held on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, at noon in the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston.

Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.

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July 28, 2012 Mr. Joseph V. Sobeski, 63, of Duryea, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012, at his home.

Born in Duryea, he was a son of the late Joseph and Susan Vinso Sobeski.

He was a graduate of Northeast High School, class of 1966; the Culinary Institute in New Haven, Conn.; and LCCC, Nanticoke. Joseph served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. He and his wife, Karen, were the owners of the former MoRitz, Duryea, for 26 and a half

years. He was currently employed by Wyoming Valley Health Care, Wilkes-Barre.

Joseph was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.

Surviving, are his wife, the former Karen Hadley; son, Joseph Sobeski, and his wife, Mandy, of West Pittston; son, Christopher Sobeski of Dupont; three grandchildren, Lyla Grace, Jack Joseph, Leo Jase; sister, Nancy

Deborah Ann Blumberg

Sepelyak and her husband, Robert, of Duryea; several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was on Saturday, August 4, 2012, in Holy Rosary Church, Duryea.

Interment was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, PA 18503.

Arrangements were by the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., Duryea.

Deborah Ann Blumberg, 55, of Henderson, Nev., passed away on Monday, July 23, 2012.

She was born in Pittston, on November 24, 1956. Deborah graduated from Delaware Valley High School and attended Berkley College. She was married to Matthew D. Blumberg, who preceded her in death.

Deborah raised her family in Milford, where she was actively involved in Girl Scouts, the Delaware Valley School District, Babe Ruth Softball as well as other numerous activities that her daughters took part in.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, hosting many gatherings at her Greenwood Hills home, where all were welcomed. Deborah loved riding motorcycles with her husband, Matt, as well as spending time outdoors, traveling, camping, baking, crafting, stamping and shopping with her girls. Deborah’s outgoing personality and clever wit made her the life of the party wherever she went. She was considered a second mother to so many of

her daughters’ friends in Milford, as well as Henderson.

Deborah is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth, San Diego, Calif.; Meredith and Rachel, Henderson; parents, James and Pauline Singer, Wilkes-Barre; siblings, Richard Zondlo, Lorraine Dudley, Robert Singer and David Singer; brother-in-law, Adam Blumberg; sister-in-law, Julie Sullivan; father-in-law, Lee Blumberg; as well as many beloved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Funeral services was held Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, at Stroyan Funeral Home, 405 W. Harford St., Milford, with a graveside service immediately following at Milford Cemetery.

Reception followed at Mt. Haven Resort.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Matthew D. Blumberg Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Mildred (Millie) Kliamovich August 1, 2012 Mildred (Millie) Kliamovich, 83, formerly of Harveys Lake, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012, in the ManorCare Health Services of Kingston, where she had been a resident for six years.

Born in Stahl, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Hattie Traver Derhammer. She was educated in the Noxen schools.

Prior to her retirement she was employed at General Cigar, formerly of Kingston.

The family would like to thank the physicians and staff at ManorCare for the wonderful care they gave Millie during her stay.

Preceding her in death was her husband, Algert; sons, Joseph, Richard, Robert Kliamovich; brothers, Tom, Bobby, Charlie Derhammer; sisters, Edna Whispell and Jessie Nul-

ton.

Surviving are her children, Algert Kliamovich and his wife, Jackie, Noxen, Mildred (Sissy) Murdoch and her husband, Ray, Harding, Jacqueline Benscoter and her fiancé, Pat Montrose, Donald Kliamovich and his wife, Hailey, Edinboro, S.C., Michael Kliamovich, Harveys Lake; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 3, 2012, in the Nulton-Kopcza Funeral Home, 5749 SR 309, (Beaumont) Monroe Township. Interment was in the Orcutt Grove Cemetery, Noxen.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.

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mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and enjoyed attending all of her children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Salvatore J. Baldo Sr., on September 24, 2005; brothers Joseph and Paul Furner; sister, Susan Pacovsky.

Surviving are sons, Salvatore “Sal” Baldo, Tunkhannock; Ronald Baldo, Elizabeth, Colo.; An-

thony Baldo, Laflin; daughters, Linda Porter, Harleysville; Catherine Voda, Falls; brother Sam Furner, Springfield, N.J.; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral was held on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, from the SheldonKukuchka Funeral Home Inc., 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, with a Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of the Nativity BVM in Tunkhannock. Interment was in Pieta Cemetery, Tunkhannock.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.sheldonkukuchkafuneralhome.com.

Mildred L. Vitelli first husband, Joseph Mack; second husband, Joseph Vitelli; a brother, Matthew Ciavarella; sisters Madeline Campfield and Jennie Faruggio.

Surviving are her daughters, Donna and her husband, Anthony Angelella, Pittston Township; Marilyn and her husband, Robert Price, Wilkes-Barre; son, Matthew Vitelli, Jenkins Township; four grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; sisters Elizabeth

Hayford and Ann Larkin, both of the Syracuse area.

A Mass of Christian Burial was on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, at St. Cecilia’s Church of St. Barbara Parish, Wyoming Ave., Exeter. Interment was in West Pittston Cemetery.

Arrangements were by the Gubbiotti Funeral Home,1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter.

Tosendthefamilyanexpression of sympathy, or an online condolence, please visit www.gubbiottifh.com. Memorial donations mayalsobemadetotheAlzeheimer’s Association at www.Alz.org.

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Barbara Dumin Fisher, 47, of Horton Street in Wilkes-Barre, died Friday, July 27, 2012 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley.

Born October 14, 1964 in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of Herbert Dumin and the late Dolores Dennis Dumin. Prior to her illness, Barbara was employed through Gavlick Personnel Services. She previously worked for Newtown Manufacturing in Wilkes-Barre.

Her husband, Larry Fisher diedin1996.Asister,DoloresSimon also preceded her in death.

She will be missed by her father, Herb, and his wife, Bonnie;

son, Sean Fisher; sisters, Shirley Korey, Ohio; Patricia Krevis and Debora Idell, Wilkes-Barre; stepson, Louis Fisher, Pittston; and stepdaughter, Grace Fisher, Pittston.

A Celebration of Barbara’s Life was held Monday, July 30, 2012, at noon at McLaughlin’s – The Family Funeral Service, 142 S. Washington St., WilkesBarre. Interment was in Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. Visitation Permanent messages and memories can be shared with Barbara’s family at www.celebrateherlife.com.

grandchildren, Nikki Hanczyc, Mitchell and Joseph DePrimo, Sarah and Matthew McDermott; great-granddaughters, Melania and Giada. ∝Funeral services will be held Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at 9 a.m. from the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Corpus Christi Parish, West Pittston. Friends may call at the funeral home today, Aug. 5, 2012, from 6 to 8 p.m. Interment will be held in Mountain View Cemetery, Harding, at the convenience of the family.

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serving as Junior Governor and Secretary; past president of the West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival and had the honor of serving as Grand Marshal in 1991. Stanley was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Hanczyc, in 2007; brother, Frank.

He is survived by sons, Stanley J. Hanczyc Jr., West Pittston; Gary, Harding; daughters, Karen Evans, West Pittston; Linda McDermott and her husband, Donald, Exeter; Carla DePrimo, West Pittston, sister, Louise McDonnell, Hughestown;

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August 1, 2012 Stanley J. Hanczyc Sr., of West Pittston, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Dupont on May 5, 1927, he was a son of the late Frank and Rose Armento Hanczyc. He was a graduate of Hughestown High School and was a Navy veteran of World War II. Mr. Hanczyc was employed as a bus driver for Greyhound Lines, Port Authority, for over 35 years.

Most recently, he was employed as a shuttle driver for Wilkes University.

He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, West Pittston,

She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew; daughter, Barbara Marich; son, Andrew Marich Jr.; brothers, Paul, Arnold and Arthur Homchek; sister, Thelma Jamison.

She is survived by a son, Richard Marich, and his wife, Cathy, Exeter; sisters, June Rich, Va.; Charlotte Conkey, Fla.; five grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.

A Memorial Service was held Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston, with the Rev. Robert Sauers officiating.

Barbara Dumin Fisher

July 31, 2012 Mildred L. Vitelli, 96, formerly of Exeter, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at St. Luke’s Villa, Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Hughestown, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Maria Dardus Ciavarella.

She was a graduate of Hughestown High School and was a member of the former St. Cecilia’s Church, Exeter.

Prior to her retirement, she had worked in the garment industry, and was a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union.

Preceding her in death are her

Alice Marich, of Moosic, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012, in Regional Hospital of Scranton at Mercy.

Born in Pittston on January 2, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Alice Lotz Homchek.

She graduated from Pittston High School and was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Hughestown. She was employed in the Greater Pittston garment industry for many years and was a member of ILGWU. Prior to her retirement, she was employed in the bakery department at Weiss Market, Duryea.

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She was born in West Wyoming on June18,1930, a daughter of the late Edward and Carmella DeMarko Furner.

Mary was a 1947 graduate of West Wyoming High School. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a cafeteria worker in the Tunkhannock Area School District. She was a member of the Church of the Nativity BVM, Tunkhannock. She was a loving

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Gloria Theresa (Wright) Gibbs, formerly of Pittston, lost her battle to cancer on July 17, 2012 at the PenroseSt. Francis Medical Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Gloria was born Feb. 28, 1946 to Samuel and Grace Wright of Pittston.

Gloria received her RN degree in Arizona and subsequently became a certified specialist in Emergency/ Trauma Nursing, Intensive Care Nursing, as well as a helicopter and fixed wing Flight Nurse Specialist.

Gloria was married to Dr. Glenn Gibbs in Phoenix, Arizona. In 2001 they both retired and moved to their mountain home in Colorado.

Gloria’s compassion and understanding made her immediately loved by all who

met her. She placed the well-being of others before her own. She will be fondly remembered by all who knew her. Even in the darkest of times, she was an optimist.

She found comfort in the Lord.

Gloria is survived by her husband of 23 years, Dr. Glenn Gibbs; her daughter, Carolyn Wathen of Phoenix, Arizona; four grandchildren; sister, Grace Klimek of Pittston; sister, Joan and her husband Charles Manganiello of Tampa, Florida; brother, Arthur and his wife Joyce of Texas; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death

by her parents, Samuel and Grace Wright of Pittston, a brother-in-law, Joseph Klimek of Pittston; sister, Rose Marie and her husband Edwards Sarama of Florida; sister Blanche and her husband Roland McHale of Duryea; brother Howard of Louisiana.

Her viewing and Recitation of the Holy Rosary was held on July 19, 2012.

A Funeral Mass was held at the Holy Rosary Church in Cascade, Colorado, with Father Robert Epping, CDC, celebrating the Mass. Entombment followed at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery mausoleum in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Condolences may be sent to Gloria T. Gibbs Family, CCME Box F8, Cripple Creek, Co., 80813.

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July 27, 2012 Kathryn Goodman, 82, of West Wyoming, passed away Friday, July 27, 2012 in the Hospice Community Care Inpatient Unit of Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre.

Born in West Wyoming, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Martha Drake Koslosky.

She was a graduate of West Wyoming High School, Class of 1947.

She was a member of the Wyoming Presbyterian Church.

Kay loved to watch sports and was a Phillies and Steelers fan.

She was an avid golfer and was able to play in various tournaments until the end of June.

She had served as president of the Women’s Golf Association of Irem Temple.

On October 28, 1950, she married the love of her life and true soul mate, Russell Goodman. Together they spent almost 62 years being devoted to each other, being loving parents, grandparents and great-

grandparents.

She will be greatly missed by her family and friends and the many other lives she has touched through her journey of life.

Preceding her in death were her parents and her brother, Edward Koslosky.

Surviving are her husband, Russell Sr., with whom she celebrated 61 years of marriage; children, Linda Albright, Louisville, Ky., and Russell Goodman Jr., Hanover Township; grandchildren, Jason and Brittany Albright; Amanda,

Amber, Rusty and Carly Goodman; great-grandchildren, Tristen and Peyton Albright; several step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Interment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton.

Arrangements were by Metcalfe-Shaver-Kopcza Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.

Jennie M. Skonieczki, 92, of Plains Township, went home to be with the Lord Sunday morning, July 29, 2012.

She was a guest of the Golden Living Center-Summit, Wilkes-Barre.

Jennie and her husband, Joseph, had celebrated 47 years of marriage prior to his death in 1987.

Born in Glen Lyon, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara Zdony Skurski.

Jennie was a graduate of Newport High School, Nanticoke.

Prior to retirement, she was a secretary for Bulova Watch Company, N.Y., and Hess Oil, N.J. Jennie was a very talented seamstress with the ability to duplicate any patterns she came across.

She was a member of Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish, Pittston, and former member of St. Joseph’s Church, Port Griffith.

Jennie was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the “apple of her eye.”

She had a tremendous impact on the lives she touched and will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Her family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of both the Golden Living Center-Summit, Wilkes-Barre, and the Celtic Health Care Hospice, Kingston, for their compassionate care.

In addition to her parents and husband, Jennie was preceded in death by her son, Walter Skonieczki; sister, Stel-

la Pietraszko; four brothers, Fr. Walter Skurski, Fr. Herbert Skurski, OFM, John Skurski and Bolish Skurski.

Surviving are her daughter, Barbara Paranich, and husband, Robert, Plains Township; grandchildren, Robert Paranich and wife Denise, Westminster, Md.; Stephen Paranich and wife Rae Marie Venarucci, Roaring Brook Township; Barbara Mackereth and husband Jim, Altoona; Rebecca Miller and husband John, Tyrone, Pa.; Jennifer Skonieczki Shieves and husband Paul, Mt. Airy, Md., and Douglas Skonieczki, Texas; great-grandchildren, Nathaniel and Matthew Mackereth, Adam Paranich, Kyle and Meredith Shieves, and Chloe Skonieczki; sisters-in-law, Eleanor Skurski, Nanticoke, Julia Misiewicz, Meredith, N.Y.; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, from Baloga Funeral Home Inc., 1201 Main St., Pittston (Port Griffith), with a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish, 535 N. Main St., Pittston. Interment was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Pittston Food Pantry, c/o Saint John the Evangelist Parish Community, 35 William St., Pittston, PA 18640.

For directions or to send an online condolence, please visit www.balogafuneralhome.com.

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kas; and sister, Marianne Vecerkauskas.

Surviving, in addition to his mother, are sons, Paul Vecerkauskas and his wife, Gerylan, and granddaughter, Lavin, Scranton; David Vecerkauskas, Laflin; brothers, Michael Vecerkauskas and his wife, Connie, Virginia Beach, Va.; John

Joseph Vecerkauskas, Pittston; sisters, Patricia Clemens, Pittston; Paulette Schlomer and her husband, Cody, Maryville, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Mass was Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in St. John the Evangelist Church, William St., Pittston.

Arrangements were by Bednarski Funeral Home, 168 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming.

Gloria Marie (Casper) Szulewski July 27, 2012

Gloria Marie (Casper) Szulewski, 75, of Elizabeth, passed away on Friday, July 27, 2012 at Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark.

Born in Dupont, Pa., she lived in Elizabeth since 1974.

Mrs. Szulewski was a communicant of the Sacred Heart

of Jesus Church in Dupont and St. Mary of The Assumption Church in Elizabeth.

She was the beloved wife for over 50 years of William V. Szulewski, devoted mother of William A. Szulewski and his wife Rosa of Elizabeth, and Robert Szulewski of PA.

Graveside services will be held at a future date in Fairview Memorial Park Elmhurst, Pa. Arrangements by Krowicki McCracken Funeral Home, 2124 East St. Georges Avenue, Linden, N.J.

Ruth M. Psikus July 28, 2012 Ruth M. Psikus of Pittston passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012 in Highland Manor, Exeter, surrounded by her family.

Born in Pittston on April 13, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Mary McHugh Redington.

She was a graduate ofPittston High School and was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston, and its Altar and Rosary Society.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Cornelius Psikus; brothers, George, Bert, Martin and Donald Redington; and infant twin sister, Rita.

Surviving are her sister, Lois Busacco, Pittston; several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 in St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. Interment was in the parish cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com In Loving M em ory O f

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He was born in Nanticoke on April 7, 1940, son of the late George B. and Mary ( Elencik) Frankovich.

He was a graduate of St. Nicholas High School, class of 1957. Cyril was also a 1961 graduate of King’s College, Wilkes-Barre.

He also did post-graduate studies at Montclair and Rutgers College, N.J. He was employed by the Par Troy Board of Education of Parsippany, N.J., for 40 years, retiring in 1998.

He was a member of Corpus Christi Parish, Exeter, and the New Jersey Education Association.

Preceding him in death was a sister, Theresa O’Dea, in 1993.

Surviving are his wife of 48 years, the former Barbara Gorham, at home; daughters, Erica Sandrue and her husband, Darrell, Hackettstown, N.J.; Krista Schumow and her husband, Jeff, Lindenhurst, Ill.; sisters, Mary Gluchowski and her husband, Joseph, Wilkes-Barre; Ann Yawornitsky and her husband, John, Denver, Pa. The pride and love of Cyril’s life were his five grandchildren, Ethan and Claire Sandrue; Griffin, Jonah and Tess Schumow. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

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Funeral services were on Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, from the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley, with a Mass of Christian Burial from Corpus Christi/Immaculate Conception Church, Luzerne Ave., West Pittston.

Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township.

Cyril’s beloved family would like to extend their sincere gratitude for all their kindness and compassion to the 5 East Nursing Staff at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, the Commonwealth Hospice, and Doctors James W. Galasso and David Greenwald.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Cyril’s memory to the Medical Oncology Prescription Plan, 365 Pierce St., Kingston, PA 18704, the Blind Association, 1825 Wyoming Ave., Exeter, or to Commonwealth Hospice, 900 Rutter Ave., Forty Fort, PA.

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Paul (Butch) Vecerkauskas, 59, formerly of Plains Township, passed away Friday, June 22, 2012, in Jacksonville, N.C., where he moved to 11 years ago.

Born October 7, 1952, he was a son of Helen Vecerkauskas, Maryville, Tenn., and the late Paul Vecerkauskas.

Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Road and Bridge.

Butch was preceded in death by his wife, Debbie Vecerkaus-

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Ms. Piccillo is the daughter of Ben and Regina Piccillo, of Pittston. She is the granddaughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Piccillo and Marie Venarucci and the late Raymond Venarucci, all of Pittston.

Mr. Buonsante is the son of Domenico and Concetta Buonsante, of Plains Township. He is the grandson of the late Leonardo and Candida Buonsante and Santina Candiano and the late Carmelo Candiano, all of Brooklyn, N.Y. The couple resides together in Salem, Mass., and was engaged during the 2011 holiday season. The wedding will take place in late September Newport, R.I..

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Celia Jean Meehan and Aser Santos Bajón were united in marriage on August 6, 2011 at St. Mary’s Church, Avoca. The Reverend Phillip J. Sladicka officiated.

The bride is the daughter of Michael and Patricia Meehan. She is the granddaughter of the late John and Kathryn Sammon, of Avoca and the late Donald and Jean Meehan, of Pittston.

The groom is the son of José Santos Montes and Faíta Bajón Ceballos, of San Fernando de Henares, Spain. He is the grandson of Javier Santos Escobar and Cándida Montes Barros, of Santandar, Spain and Natividad Ceballos Terán and the late Alejandro Bajón Gutiérrez Somahoz, of Spain.

The bride was escorted down the aisle by her father. She chose Agata Pirog as her maid of honor.

The groom chose James “Gyp” Padden, uncle of the brid,e as the best man. Jack Sammon, uncle of the bride, and Adrian Sipes, cousin of the bride, served as ushers.

Readings were given by Angela Padden, aunt of the bride, and Rebecca Sammon, cousin of the bride. Ashley Houston and Bridget O’Malley, friends of the couple, offered the gifts.

Music for the ceremony was provided by Chuck and Marianna Smith.

The reception was held at Colarusso’s LaPalazzo, Moosic.

Celia is a graduate of Scranton Preparatory School and a graduate of the Schreyer Honors College of Penn State University where she majored in Classical Languages and Spanish. She received a Master’s degree in Secondary Education specializing in Latin from Complutense University of Madrid.

Aser is a graduate of Jaime Ferran Clúa High School and a graduate of Complutense University of Madrid where he earned a degree in Primary Education. He also studied at the University of Cyprus.

Both Celia and Aser are employed by the Community of Madrid, Aser as a fourth-grade teacher and Celia as an English Language assistant.

Following their honeymoon in Niagara Falls, Canada, the couple returned to their residence in Madrid, Spain.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Joseph Willis

Karcutskie, Willis married Stephanie Ann Karcutskie and Robert Joseph Willis were united in marriage July 23, 2011 at our Lady of Sorrows Church, the Parish of St. Monica, West Wyoming by Father Leo McKernan.

The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Karcutskie, of West Wyoming. She is the granddaughter of Charles and Beatrice Karcutskie, of West Wyoming and Theresa Sparacino and the late Philip Sparacino, of Old Forge.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Willis, of Dayton, Ohio. He is the grandson of Sonja and Lee Willis, of Crystal Lake, Florida and the late Thomas and Jean Cameron, of Lima, Ohio.

The bride was escorted down the aisle by her father and given in marriage by her parents.

She chose her friend Sara Mazzatelli, as her maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Kirby Kunkle, cousin of the bride; Marla Greco, friend of the bride; and Elizabeth Willis, sister of the groom. Junior bridesmaid was Julianna Ritsick, cousin and goddaughter of the bride. Flower girls were Carmella Karcutskie and Gianna Karcutskie, cousins of the bride.

The groom chose his brother, David Willis, as his best man.

Groomsmen were Daniel Willis, brother of the groom; Charles Karcutskie, brother of the bride; Thomas Reavey, friend of the groom. Ring bearer was Mark Karcutskie Jr., cousin of the bride.

Readings were given by Chris Fox and Connie Cameron, aunts of the groom; and Annie Karcutskie, cousin of the bride. Gifts were presented by Sharon Ritsick and Michael Karcutskie, godparents of the bride.

Following the ceremony, an evening cocktail hour and reception were held at the Hilton Hotel and Conference Center, Scranton.

The bride was honored with a bridal shower hosted by her attendants, mother, grandmothers and godmother at Amadeo’s Italian Restaurant, Moosic. A rehearsal dinner was given by the parents of the groom at Cooper’s Restaurant, Scranton.

The bride is a 2002 graduate of Wyoming Area High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Nursing. She earned her Master of Science degree in Nurse Anesthesia from the University of Pittsburgh and is a CRNA employed by UPMC Hospital, Shadyside campus.

The groom is a graduate of Vincentian Academy, Pittsburgh and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. He also earned his MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. He is employed by MSA, Pittsburgh as a Senior Design Engineer.

The couple honeymooned in Antigua and resides in Wexford.

Jim Blandina and Gloria Blandina

Blandinas married 40 years Gloria and Jim Blandina, of Wyoming, recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.

They were married in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Pittston on May 27, 1972. Reverend Joseph Adonizio officiated.

Mrs. Blandina is the daughter of Helen C. Adonizio and the late Charles (Cugsy) Adonizio, of Pittston. She started her career in early childhood, moving into the field of teaching adult learners through Penn State University. She was also employed by Blue Cross of NEPA as a government affairs representative. She serves as director of the Care and Concern Free Health Clinic, Pittston.

Mr. Blandina is the son of Claire and Michael Blandina, of Wyoming. He is retired from the Luzerne Intermediate Unit where he served as Director of Special Education. He is affiliated with Blandina Apartments.

The couple has been blessed with two children, Jaime, married to Jay Weinschenk; and Michael, married to the former Arienne Pazzaglini. They have one grandson, Enzo Blandina, 8 months old.

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Krymowski

Krymowskis note 55 years Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Krymowski, of Beacon Falls, CT, recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. The couple was married March 23, 1957 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Mr. Krymowski is formerly from Duryea. Mrs. Krymowski is the former Josephine Volch, of Avoca.

The couple has two daughters, Karen Staley and her husband, Rick, of Deering, New Hampshire; and Denise Matthews and her husband, Scott, of Oxford, CT. They have four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Nicholas William Collins

Nicholas Collins bapitized Nicholas William Collins, son of Brandon and Andrea Collins, of Avoca was baptized on July 15 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont by Reverend Joseph Verespy.

Nicholas was born on June 17, 2012 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. His godparents are Mike Lokuta, of Pittston and his aunt Lauren Collins, of Avoca. Nicholas was baptized wearing his father’s baptism outfit.

His paternal grandparents are Bob and Jean Collins, of Avoca.

His maternal grandparents are John and Rita Moon, of Dupont.

An afternoon luncheon was held in his honor at the Moosic Diner.

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Cookie Corner students visit Donut Connection The 3-year-old class from Cookie Corner Nursery School recently visited the Donut Connection on Wyoming Avenue in Exeter for a hands-on field trip. Owners Harriet and John Koukoltsios allowed the children to see how donuts were made. The program included a demonstration of how the donuts are cut, rose, fried and glazed.

Each child participated in filling their own donut and adding their choice of sprinkles. Shown, at right, near the doughnut prep table are Cookie Corner 3-year-olds. From left, first row, are Alex Chen, Tristan Wilhelm, Madison Evans, Allyson Wysocki, Giana Gallagher, Jacob Snyder and Alex Vacula. Second row, Geno Pugliese, Emma Gardner, Brady Yelland, Adriana Fanti, Sophia Mead, Nico Wilk and Guy Jordan. Absent at the time of the photo were Kierstyn Orlandini and Gabriel Keezer.

Donut Connection baker Harry Calimeres completes the children's snack.

Fosse choreography in Duryea The Phoenix Performing Arts Centre in Duryea presents the musical celebration of the choreography of Bob Fosse under the direction of Lee LaChette at 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. on Sundays through Aug.12 at the theatre. Tickets are $12. For more information, call 991-1817. Members of the cast of “Bye Bye Blackbird” are, from left, first row, Lauren Amaral, Jade Casella, Brooke Manley. Second row, Christine Appnel, Michela Pantano, Lisa Knight. Third row, Michelle Wadika, Lisa Zakreski, Juliana Petrunich, Mariah Rambus, Gina Pettinato.

Fourth row, Isabella Snyder, Anna Harris, Kalley Kovaleski, Olivia Bellanco, Alexis Santaniello. Fifth row, Peyton Neishman, Emani Wallace, Eric Shemelewski, Regina Petrunich, Maddison Black.

Pittston Area’s prom court The annual Pittston Area Junior/Senior Prom was held at the Radisson in Scranton on June 1. Senior Prom King was Tyler Roman and Senior Prom Queen was Stephanie Jugus. The Junior Class Princess was Sarah Driscoll and Junior Class Prince was Brian Russo.

Director Raymond Patsko, left, of Wilkes-Barre and Assistant Director Phillip Brown, of Shavertown, review the program for the Wyoming Valley Harmony Chorus of the Wilkes-Barre Chapter, Barbershop Harmony Society Concert set for Aug. 12 at Irem Temple Country Club.

Harmony Chorus to perform The Wyoming Valley Harmony Chorus of the Wilkes-Barre Chapter, Barbershop Harmony Society will present a concert at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug.12, rain or shine, at the Irem Temple Country Club, Dallas, high-

lighting its 60th anniversary presentation.

The chorus presentation is part of the Sunday Concert Series of Irem Country Club, Dallas and is free to the public.

The program will feature

Sounds Abound Quartet with tenor Wayne Steele, of Wyoming; lead Joe Husty, of WilkesBarre; baritone Drew Smith, of West Pittston and bass Tom Roberts, of Kingston.

Stephanie Jugus and Tyler Roman were Senior Class Prom Queen and King.

Biagio Manganiello, age 8, of Pittston Township, recently earned his yellow belt in karate. He is shown here with Master Joseph Huntzinger, of Huntzinger's Karate in Wilkes-Barre and Mountaintop.

Manganiello earns yellow belt

Sarah Driscoll and Bryan Russo were named Junior Class Prom Princess and Prince.

Biagio Manganiello, 8, of Pittston Township, recently tested for his yellow belt in karate, the third belt in the quest for a black belt, on Friday, July 20.

After a grueling 1.5 hour test of two katas, terminolol-

gy, stances, kicks, blocks, bo staff work, kumite and self defense, Biagio was awarded his yellow belt.

The son of Christina Comstock, of Pittston Township, and Biagio Manganiello Jr., of West Pittston, Manganiel-

lo has been a student at Huntzinger’s Karate since February 2011.

He is the grandson of Lilian and Biagio Manganiello, Sr,. of West Pittston; and Georgene and the late Charles Comstock, of Shickshinny.

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Julianna Ciuccio Julianna Rose Ciuccio, daughter of Louis Ciuccio and Courtney Scialpi, of Old Forge, is celebrating her second birthday on July 31. She is a granddaughter of Tracey Scialpi, of West Pittston; Ken Scialpi, of Hughestown; and Louis and JoAnne Ciuccio, of Old Forge. She is a great-granddaughter of Jim and Ellen Riddle, of West Pittston; Donald and the late Elizabeth Scialpi, of Hughestown; Louis and Rosemary Ciuccio, of Old Forge; and Sylvester Obelenous, Uniondale. She is the great great-granddaughter of Charles Riddle, of Johnstown. Julianna celebrated with a party at her grandparents’ house.

Avery Antal, daughter of Corey Antal, of Dupont and Chris Antal,of Suscon will celebrate her sixth birthday on August 9. Her grandparents are Richard and Susan Leonard, of Dupont and Richard and Barbara Antal, of Suscon. Avery has a younger sister, Peyton, who celebrated her fifth birthday on June 23. She will celebrate her birthday with family parties and a trip to the beach.

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Jillian Margaret Rachko, daughter of MaryJo and Joe Rachko, of Old Forge, will celebrate her ninth birthday on August 6. Her nana is Peggy Elko, of Old Forge. Jillian has an older brother, Randy, and an older sister, Lindsay. She will enter the third grade at Holy Rosary Elementary School in Duryea.

Happy birthday!

Anthony Joseph (A.J.) Tomasetti, son of Pittston native Louis J. Tomasetti and Edith Tomasetti, of Atlanta, GA will celebrate his eighth birthday on Friday, Aug. 10. He is the grandson of Mary Jane Tomasetti, of Inkerman; and the late Joseph A. Tomasetti and Edmund and Sandy Yeargan, of Rome, GA. His paternal great-grandparents are the late Nazareth and Margaret Lombardo Tomasetti and Clement and Mary Bowman, all of Pittston. Maternal great -randparents are Edith Swint and the late Edgar Swint and the late Edmund and Marjorie Yeargan, of Rome, GA. A.J. will enter second grade at Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Atlanta. He has a sister, Rebecca, who is5 years old and will enter kindergarten at IHM. A pool party for family and friends will be held in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 11.

The Sunday Dispatch 109 New Street Pittston, PA 18640 Pictures can run in back and white for $2 or color for $10. Deadline is Wednesday at 5 p.m., but space is limited, so pictures will be published on a first-come, first-served basis. Any questions, please call 602-0168.

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PA Kindergarten Center news First day The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 29, which is also Orientation Day. Parents and children will ride the bus to school, meet with the principal, faculty and staff and, after a short orientation, ride the bus home. A letter will be mailed the week before school starts.

Cosmopolitan Seniors to meet on August 7 won a basket of cookout goods that was raffled.

Cosmopolitan Seniors travel coordinator Johanna is accepting reservations for a trip to Mount Airy Casino on Wednesday, Aug. 8 with pickups in Exeter and Pittston.

Non-members are welcome.

For details, call Johanna at 655-2720.

Abby Elizabeth Connors, daughter of Lori Pace Connors, of Hughestown, and Martin Connors, of Duryea, celebrated her 11th birthday on August 3. She is the granddaughter of Robert and Charlotte Pace and Martin and Ann Connors, all of Pittston.

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Maryann Kull and Dorothy Serbin and congratulated her and husband, Bernie, on the occasion of their 64th wedding anniversary.

After the meeting, the group enjoyed refreshments while listening to organ music played

by Bill Kull. Bingo was played.

Tom Alpaugh won the special game prize and his wife, Amy,

Julia Lynn Pilchesky, daughter of Leon and Marissa Pilchesky, of Scranton, celebrated her first birthday on July 20. She is the granddaughter of Bernard and Karen Piontek, of Duryea; and the late Leon and Carol Pilchesky.

Julia has a sister, Abby, 3 years old.

Jillian Rachko

Nina Valenti, daughter of Mike and Mara Valenti, of Wyoming will celebrate her third birthday on August 6. Her grandparents are Faust and Toni Valenti and Louis and Maria Pagnotti III, of West Pittston. Her greatgrandparents are Louis Pagnotti and Edith Stassi, of Old Forge. Nina has a new sister, Julia. A party is being held in her honor.

The Cosmopolitan Seniors, a Project HEAD Club, will meet at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7 at St. Anthony’s Center, Exeter.

Hosts/hostesses are Mary Dirhan, Frank Fountain, Marcella Fountain, Bernie Serbin and Dorothy Serbin.

At the previous Cosmopolitan Seniors meeting, President Vic welcomed back Bill and

Julia Pilchesky

Jeffrey Matthew Hivish, son of Kristin Nardone, of Kingston and Jeffrey Hivish, of Wilkes-Barre will celebrate his sixth birthday on August 7. Maternal grandparents are Teri Nardone, of Exeter; and John Nardone, of Exeter Park. Paternal grandparents are Michelle and Richard Hivish, of Wilkes-Barre. Jeffrey is blessed to have great-grandparents, Joan Porfirio and Ann Nardone, of Exeter; Shirley and George Ferenchick, of Plymouth; and James Hivish, of Plains. In celebration of the event, parties are being held and a trip is being planned to see the Phillies play. Jeffrey loves baseball and will enter first grade in the fall.

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year. All bus information must be up to date. The school is asking that if any changes in bus stops since registration for kindergarten has occurred to call the school as soon as possible. The school must be notified if parents are driving their child to or from school.

Call the Kindergarten Center at 654-0503.

Karleigh Elizabeth Dudek, daughter of Kevin and Kelly Dudek, of Pittston Township, celebrated her second birthday on August 3. She is the granddaughter of Richard and Betty Belles, of Pittston Township; Theresa Dudek, of Exeter; and John Dudek, of Raeford, NC. Karleigh celebrated with family and friends.

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Declan Joseph Gregor, son of Michael and Mary Elizabeth Gregor, of Plains, will celebrate his fourth birthday on August 7. He is the grandson of Joseph and Kate Heffers, of Port Griffith; and Robert and Diane Gregor, of Plains. He is the greatgrandson of Francis and the late Anna Wallace, of Plains; the late Joseph and Esther Shea, the late John and Mary Heffers and the late Clayton and Elizabeth Neville. Declan has a brother, Max, 6 years old.

Newsletter and calendar A back to school newsletter containing useful information and calendar will be mailed this week to all of those registered for kindergarten for the 2012-13 school year.

Bus information The transportation director is working on busing schedules for the upcoming school

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VBS at First Baptist, St. John’s

Pediatric Clinic

The Care and Concern Pediatric Health Clinic, located in the former Seton Catholic School building on William Street in Pittston, will be open the first and third Thursday of each month.

Free health care is provided for infants through age 11.

Registration is from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Participants should bring your child’s immunization records with them.

Parents or guardians must be present to have their child examined.

All services are free and confidential.

The clinic is sponsored by the Care and Concern ministries of the Parish Community of St. John the Evangelist, Msgr. John Bendik, Pastor.

For more information call 855-6035.

Reformed Presbyterian Church of Wyoming Valley

1700 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort Pastor Rev. R.F. Dymond Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Bible School: 11:45 a.m.

Wednesday evening prayer service: 6:30 p.m. every other Wednesday For additional information call 570-693-1918.

Bennett Presbyterian

501 Bennett Street, Luzerne Everyone is welcome.

The church is handicap accessible.

Information can be obtained by calling 288-7361 or 6952853.

Bethel United Methodist

The Catholic Choral Society of Northeast Pennsylvania will begin its 64th season on Tuesday, Sept. 4, with rehearsals at 7 p.m. on Tuesday evenings at the IHM Center at Marywood University. The group, composed of members from both Luzerne and Lackawanna counties, is under the direction of Ann Manganiello, of Exeter, with Jean Shields as accompanist while Brenda Grunza and Dr. Thomas Rittenhouse are co-presidents. For further information, call 587-2753 or log onto www.catholicchoralsociety.org.

Non-perishable food items Luzerne Ave. and Parke Street and monetary donations are acWest Pittston cepted at this time.

The clothes closet will open If you have a prayer request, on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. call Pastor Dietz who will activaPeople with emergency needs te prayer chain. can call the church office at 6542500 for special appointments.

Brick United Methodist The closet accepts gently used 935 Foote Ave., Duryea clothing and shares it with the (570)457-4424 community without cost.

Pastor Sharon Dietz (570) First Baptist Church 282-0104 Sunday Worship Service 9:45 Rev. James H. Breese, pastor, a.m. Sunday School – 10:15 a.m.

Water Street, Pittston during morning Worship Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship and Services for ages 3-12 Praise Service/Children’s SunCommunion first Sunday of day School, Adult/Teen Sunday each month – non perishable School immediately following food items will be collected this service. day.

Wednesday 7:15 p.m. Bible Mondays – Bible study – 6 Study p.m. alternating each week with Join First Baptist Church, WaBethel UM Church, Avoca. ter Street, Pittston, August 6- 10, Miracle of Awareness – coffee 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for Vacatime – 6 p.m. meeting 7 p.m. tion Bible School. The theme Thursday – New beginnings this year is PRAISE: where kids meeting 7 p.m. Third Thursday get down and lift God high! of each month – United MethoFor more information call dist Women – 6:30 p.m.

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532Main St. Avoca (570) 457-2566 Pastor Sharon Dietz (570) 282-0104 Sunday – Worship Service 11:15 a.m.

Communion first Sunday of each month – non perishable food items will be collected this day.

Mondays – Bible study – 6 p.m. alternating each week with Brick UM Church, Duryea.

1st Thursday of each month – Christian and Missionary food give-away 4 to 6 p.m. for Alliance Church needy of Avoca and Duryea.

First Congregational UCC

500 Luzerne Avenue

West Pittston Wyoming Ave., West Pittston Rev. Joan Mitchell, Pastor Sanctuary is handicapped ac- Full Gospel Chapel Avoca cessible.

Adult Sunday School, 9:30; Sunday at 11 a.m. Morning Worship Service, Pastor Bob Sunday morning worship at Mitchell will lead the service 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday evening Bible this morning. study and prayer service at 7:00.

First Presbyterian Church The church also hosts the Rose of Sharon Church with Rev. Vin14 Broad Street Pittston Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. cente Torres on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. for the Hispanwith Rev. William N. Lukesh. ic community.

First United Presbyterian Church

West Pittston Rev. James Thyren 654-8121 Services are being held at St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church on 1700 Wyoming Ave, Exeter, as the parish recovers from the flood of September 2011. There is parking on Wyoming Avenue and in the parking lot behind the church.

Sunday, August 5: 11 a.m., Worship and Holy Communion.

First United Methodist Church

Rev. Zbigniew Dawid, Pastor Sunday Masses: 8:00 a.m.

Traditional Mass, 10:30 a.m.

Traditional High Mass Daily Mass: 9:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday Coming Events: Sept. 1: Annual Track & Field Meet. It will be held at the Minooka Field next to St. Stanislaus Cemetery. The day will start with a race from St. Stanislaus Cathedral to the cemetery at 8 a.m. There will be a Mass at 10 Glendale Gospel Church a.m. at the Grotto on the ceme105 Church Drive tery. Then the events on the field Glendale/Pittston Township will start at 11:30 a.m.

Sunday Service 10:45 a.m.

Sept 8: Annual Flea Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Harding Church This event will be held one day of Christ prior to the Harvest Festival in RR 1 Box 187A, Falls the Big Tent. Outside vendors as Sunday services: 10:00 a.m. well as parishioners are welcome Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. to participate. The cost is only Church Service. $10 per table. The church proCall 388-6534 vides the tables and chairs. There www.hardingchurchofchriswill be food for sale all day. t.org Hamburgers, hotdogs, cabbage and noodles, pierogies, potato Holy Mother of Sorrows PNCC 212 Wyoming Avenue, Dupont

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Locals attend ordination of Rev. Steven Roth in Baltimore

Family and friends attended the ordination of Pittston native Rev. Steven Roth in Baltimore, Maryland on June 9. Shown here following the ordination are Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Roth, Mr. and Mrs. Rich Rusnok, Rev. Paul Fontanella, Martin Simko, Stephen and Mary Vitek, Jim Rooney, Tony Alu, Linda Weathers, Elaine Marriggi, Marggee Redington, Sylvia Waxmonsky, Msgr. John Bendik, Mr. and Mrs. Jim McGill, Mary Ann Littlefield, Rev. Steven Roth, Jim Redington, George Finan, Rev. Mr. and Mrs. James Cortegerone, Ann Vincent, Paul Gerosky, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Walsh, Ruth Rinkavage, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Zerblas, Rev. Paul McDonnell, Eileen Burns, Mary Catherine Petrozello, Pat Weiksner, Mr. and Mrs. Tony D'Elia, Mr. and Mrs. Rich Marselles, Rev. Gregory Finn, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Rose, Larry Wolyniak, Pat Wolyniak, Alissa Dolan and Marie Roth. Absent at the timeof the photo were Ann Simko, Jean Linskey, Mary Theresa Skechus, Jean Gorham and Janet Delaney.

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pancakes etc. If you are interested in renting a table call Mrs. Regina Bahaley at 457-2378 as soon as possible. All reservations have to be pre-paid. Make the check payable to Holy Mother of Sorrows and mail it to 212 Wyoming Ave., Dupont, PA 18641.

Sept. 9: Our annual Harvest Festival (Dozynki) will take place on the church grounds from11a.m. till 6 p.m. The blessing of the harvest wreath will take place in church at 2 p.m.

There will be games of chance for children and adults. Large Basket Raffle, Bake Sale and a Farmers Market Stand. Also a lot of good Polish food, plus other picnic food will be available.

Live music will be performed by Joe Lastovica & The Polka Punch Band from 3 to 6 p.m.

Independent Bible Church

328 Main Street, Duryea, PA 18642.

(570) 451-0346 Home/Office.

JLaCava@TheBibleChurch.org Inkerman Presbyterian

Main St., Inkerman Services: Sundays, 8:30 a.m.

Langcliffe Presbyterian

1001 Main St Avoca Sunday worship 11:15 a.m.

The Langcliffe Church is handicapped accessible.

Nursery is provided for children during worship.

Moosic Alliance Church

608 Rocky Glen Road, Moosic Pastor: Doug Jensen 4576020 maccma2@verizon.net Sunday morning Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday morning Worship at 10:45 a.m.

Prayer meeting, Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery Ministry, Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.

Oblates of St. Joseph

Highway 315, Pittston Masses are held daily in the seminary chapel at 7:00 a.m.

(Monday – Friday) and on Saturday mornings at 8:00 a.m.

There are no weekend Masses.

Confessions are heard daily from 9:00 a.m. – noon and from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Office hours are Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., evenings and weekends by appointment. Office phone number is 654-7542.

Every Wednesday evening Mass is celebrated at 7:00 p.m. in conjunction with the Novena to St. Joseph & St. Joseph Marello.

Novena prayers and the blessing of the first-class relic of St. Joseph Marello, Founder of the Oblates of Saint Joseph Congregation, immediately follow the Mass. All are welcome.

Tune into Catholic Radio 750 AM. The radio studio is located in the seminary building and is

broadcast daily from dawn to fore Masses. dusk. For more information First Saturday: Mass at 8:00 about this station, contact Ed a.m. with prayers to the Blessed Niewinski at 287-4670.

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Best wishes to Anthony and Anyone wishing to donate Elizabeth Ann (Martorana) An- fresh flowers in memory of a gelella, Jr., who were united in loved one may bring them to the the Sacrament of Marriage this church on Saturday morning. past Friday afternoon in the semAnyone interested in renting inary chapel by Rev. Paul A. the parish banquet hall or meetMcDonnell, OSJ, seminary rec- ing room should call Christine tor.

Silinskie, hall manager at 704Congratulations to Bro. Pa- 8861 for details and/or a tour of trick McLaughlin, OSJ, who re- the facility. newed his religious vows for anSaturday, Sept. 14: The 16th other year at a ceremony held Diocese of Scranton Pilgrimage this past Thursday at the semina- of Faith to The Basilica of the ry chapel.

National Shrine of the ImmacuPresent for the happy occasion late Conception, Washington, were his parents, brother and sis- D.C. Bishop Joseph Bambera ter and the OSJ priests of the will lead his first pilgrimage as province.

Diocesan Bishop. Make your Bro. Patrick will be starting reservation. Buses will depart his second year of theology in from various locations throughthe Fall at St. John’s University, out the Diocese at 6 a.m. and will Camarillo, CA. depart from the Basilica in The “End of Summer” out- Washington at 4:45 p.m. Cost door chicken barbecue dinner is per person is $ 40.00. For reserscheduled for Sunday, August vation please call the Rectory 26, on the seminary grounds. 654-6902.

The day will open with Mass at Sacrament of Anointing of the 11 a.m. in the Sick - notify the seminary chapel Parish when a and then the fesrelative is sick Basic Skills for Cattivities will start or hospitalized. echists at noon until The SacraThe Basic Skills course 5:00 p.m. ments of PenDinner tickets ance, Eucharist will be offered at are now on sale and Anointing Wyoming Area Catholic at the seminary of the Sick are a School, Exeter, on office at $10.00 joy and priviThursdays, August 9, 16, per person. lege to adminisThere will alter. If you know 23 & 30. Each session so be a “Kiddie you are going to is held from 6-9 p.m.

Korner”, along the hospital for Instructor is Mary Ann with plenty of surgery, please Malone. The course is games, pony notify Father recommended for those rides, face paintand he will be ing, specialty glad to anoint who are beginning their baskets, raffle you after Mass. ministry as catechists, prizes and live If there is anyand it is highly recomentertainment by one who is ill, in mended for those who the Jeanne Zano the hospitals, in Band. rehabilitation, wish to strengthen Beverages and nursing homes their teaching skills. ice cream will be or home bound Fee: $30 per person or available for purand wishes a $100 for four or more chase. All are inclergy visit, persons from one parvited to share in please notify the fun on the the rectory at ish. To register, call grounds.

654-6902.

570-207-2213, ext. 1107.

Anyone who St. Joseph is having diffiMarello Parish culty coming to Our Lady of Mt. the altar to reCarmel ceive Holy Communion, sit in Pittston the first pew. The Priest\the EuMass schedule: charistic Minister will come to Monday to Friday: 7:30 and you.

11:30 a.m.

Basic Skills for Catechists Saturday Evening: 4:00 and The Basic Skills course will be 7:00 p.m. offered at Wyoming Area CaSunday: 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 tholic School, Exeter, on Thursa.m. days, August 9, 16, 23 & 30.

Novenas: Each session is held from 6-9 Every Tuesday after 7:30 a.m. p.m. Instructor is Mary Ann and 11:30 a.m. Masses novena to Malone. the Miraculous Medal and The course is recommended Mother Cabrini. for those who are beginning their Every Wednesday after 7:30 ministry as catechists, and it is a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Masses no- highly recommended for those vena to Saint Joseph & St. Jo- who wish to strengthen their seph Marello teaching skills. Based on the Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. there model of Jesus as the Master is a Holy Hour.

Teacher, the course will explain: The Rosary is recited 20 min- using a teacher manual, lesson utes before all week day Masses planning, classroom manageand weekend Masses. ment, methods of prayer, and First Friday: Masses at 7:30 other incorporated into the relia.m. and 11:30 a.m. with devo- gious education program. tion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

The course will also explain Confessions will be heard be-

the importance of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the National Directory for Catechesis, and the Directives for Religious Education in Parishes and Schools in the Diocese of Scranton.

Fee: $30 per person or $100 for four or more persons from one parish. To register, call 570-2072213, ext. 1107.

New misalettes are donated in loving memory of Gasperina and Frank Nardone, Sr. by their loving family.

A Liturgical Ministry Survey for September through December 2012 has been mailed to all ministers. The survey includes Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s and the annual St. Jude Novena. It is important that the survey been returned as soon as possible so that the schedule will be ready for September.

Ministry to the Sick On the first Friday of each month Communion is brought to those who are unable to participate in Sunday Mass because of age or health. The Sacrament of Corpus Christi Parish the Anointing of the Sick is celeLuzerne Ave., West Pittston brated with anyone seriously ill, Daily Mass anticipating a serious operation, 7:30 a.m. at Immaculate Con- or quite elderly. Notify the parish ception; 8:30 a.m. at Holy Re- office of anyone desiring these deemer Sacraments, as well as anyone in Weekend Masses the hospital or a nursing home.

Saturday 4:00 p.m. at ImmacPrince of Peace Parish ulate Conception 5:00 p.m. at Holy Redeemer Old Forge Sunday 7:30 a.m. at ImmacuSt. Mary’s Church, Lawrence late Conception Street, Saturday Vigil 4 p.m.

9:00 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Sunday, Mass 8 and 10 a.m.

10:30 a.m. at Immaculate ConSt. Lawrence Church, Main ception Confession Street, Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m.

3:00-3:30 p.m. at Immaculate Sunday Mass 11:15 a.m.

Conception 4:00-4:30 p.m. at Holy Re- Sacred Heart of Jesus Lackawanna Ave., Dupont deemer This week’s mass schedule: Our Lady of the Eucharist Monday through Friday at 7 Parish a.m., Saturday at 7:30 a.m. and 4 535 N Main Street, Pittston p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and Parish Website 10:30 a.m.. www.eucharist-pittston.org.

Choir practice will resume on Mass Schedule Thursday, Aug. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in Saturday Vigil: 4 p.m. the choir loft. All current memSunday: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 bers are asked to attend. New a.m. members are welcome to join the Daily Mass: 8 a.m. choir.

Confessions: Saturday from The Women’s Society will re3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. and by ap- ceive Communion as a group at pointment the Vigil Mass of the Feast of the Sacrament of Reconciliation Assumption of the Blessed Vir(Confessions) gin Mary. The rosary will be reSaturday from 3:30 p.m. to cited before Mass. Members 3:45 p.m. and by appointment should meet in the lobby of the School of Religious Educa- church 45 minutes prior to the tion start of Mass.

Re-registration letters and Thanks to everyone who forms have been mailed to the helped or supported the parish parents of all those children en- picnic in any way. There are still rolled in last year’s Religious some jobs that need to be attendEducation Program. In addition, ed to. The clean up schedule is as letters have been mailed to the follows: parents of all 7th and 8th grade Grounds clean up: Take down students (public and private the stands and put the lumber school) in the parish community. away starting at 7 a.m. today, The celebration of the Sacra- Aug. 5. ment of Confirmation is schedKitchen/Hall and Garage Area uled for the spring of 2013. Par- Clean up: Put pots and pans ents are asked to complete the away, etc.; clean and season the necessary paperwork and return grills on Aug. 6, 7 and 8 beginthe forms to the parish office by ning at 9 a.m. (If you can not arAugust 13. rive at 9 a.m., please give the recRegistration packets for those tory a call at 654-3713 and tell children who will be new to the them when you are available.) program can be found at the back of the Church or may be ac- St. Barbara Parish 28 Memorial Avenue, Exeter cessed online at the parish webOffice Hours: Monday – Fripage. Sacramental Preparation Programs are two years. Those day 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Evenings, by appointment. children planning on receiving Phone: 654-2103 First Holy Communion must For the summer months, we have been enrolled in Religious Education or attending a Cathol- will not be having an evening ic school during the 2011-2012 Mass on Monday & Tuesday school year. Volunteer teachers nights. Each evening the novenas are needed for the Religious will still be recited with the reEducation program. If you are ception of Holy Communion iminterested, either as a teacher or mediately following Benedicaide, or if you have any questions tion of the Blessed Sacrament at with regard to the program, call 6:30 p.m. on Monday & Tuesday nights.

Sister Mary Ann at 654-0263.

The Class on Catholicism conLiturgical Ministry Schedtinues on Tuesday mornings at ule

St. Monica’s at 10:00 a.m. and Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in St. Barbara’s Parish Center. The theme for this week will be: “Word Made Flesh, True Bread of Heaven - The Mystery of the Church’s Sacrament and Worship” The Golden Age Club will meet on Thursday, August 9 at 1:30 p.m. at the Parish Center.

Hostesses are: Josephine DelPriore, Mary Dirhan and Josephine Fasciana.

St. John the Evangelist Parish Community

35 William Street Phone: 654-0053 Pittston The next Baptismal Instruction will begin 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

August 7 in the parish center.

The annual parish bazaar will be held on August 9 to 11.

The Parish office will be closed on August 15 for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. If services of a priest are needed call 654-0053.

The Greater Pittston Food Pantry is sponsored by the Care and Concern Committee of St. John the Evangelist Parish.

Anyone in need of food is asked to call 654-9923. Distribution of food is by appointment only.

The Free Health Clinic is open at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday in the former Seton Catholic High School, first come first serve.

The Pediatric Health Clinic is open the first and third Thursday of the month. Registration is held in the Seton building from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Bring child’s immunization records.

Greater Pittston Kids Closet celebrating its third anniversary provides new and gently used clothing.

Hours are Wednesday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.

The Closet always accepts donations of new and gently used clothing.

St John’s Lutheran

7 Wood St., Pittston 570-655-2505, stjohnspittston@verizon.com Pastor John Castellani Organist - Marcia Colleran Reade - Tom Korney Acolyte - Justin Peterson Greeter - Nancy Castellan Vacation Bible School will start tomorrow until Friday August 10. This year theme is Sky... where every thing is possible with GOD. Drop off your kids, grand kids, nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends It starts at 5:30 p.m. for dinner until 8 p.m.

Volunteers have been working really hard to make this a special week for everyone. For more information leave a message for Marcia Colleran.

GLS is our year round fund raiser. Take advantage of this fund raiser leave a message for Tracy if you have any questions or want to get involved.

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Acolyte list for next week: August 12 Marissa Faccipointi; August 19 Richard Drummond; and 26 Shelby Rinaldi.

September 9, Pastor John and Council are forming a committee for care and growth of the Congregation. Anyone interested can leave a message for Pastor John.

Altar Guild for August is Hazel Dennis, Jennifer Peterson and Sharleen Palimia.

Council meeting is scheduled for August 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Aluminum cans, preferably crushed, are still being collected.

Jim Fox and Bob Schumaker are spearheading this project.

Speaking of recycling, LWML are saving postage stamps for missions. Please leave a 1/4 inch around the stamp. For every pound of stamps one bible is printed and shipped into the Mission Field. Leave a message Sharleen Palamia.

Adult Bible Class will bet starting up once again in the fall.

They are every other Tuesday.

Details to follow as soon as they become available.

The inaugural season for week day school was a huge success.

This is a joint effort between the Sunday School and the conformation class. Every other Thursday 15 -20 children met at church and spent the evening learning the evening about Jesus. Dinner was prepared the by Larry & Michelle Willard, Pastor John and Mrs. C taught two groups of confirmation class, while Michelle Cherney and Tracy Drummond taught Sunday School.

The parish is on facebook at www.facebook.com/StJohnsLutheranChurchPittstonPa As you can see we are a busy Church on the out of the corner in Pittston. Guest are welcome to worship with us and perhaps to join this family. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions please call and, leave your name number and your message and a member of the Church will

get back to you.

St. John’s P.M. Church

316 Main St., Avoca Pastor Rich Rock 570-457-8281 Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

Holy Communion the first Sunday of every month Bible Study every Wednesday 6:00-7:30 p.m.

St. Maria Goretti

Laflin Road, Laflin, PA. 18702 42redwood@comcast.net www.stmariagoretti-laflin.org All Catholic women are invited to attend the annual Scranton Diocesan Council of Catholic Women’s Day of Reflection which will be conducted on Wednesday, August 8, in the Villa of Our Lady Retreat House, 245 Meadowside Road, Mt. Pocono. Msgr. Constantine Siconolfi, former pastor of Holy Family Church, Scranton, and executive director of St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen, Scranton, will be the retreat master for the day.

Checks in the amount of $45, made payable to SDCCW, should be mailed to Nancy Addley, 515 Main St., Eynon, Pa. 18403. For additional information, Nancy can be telephoned at 570-876-1338 or sent an e-mail to naddly@yahoo.com.

August 15 is Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church

200 Stephenson St. Duryea Rev. Fr. Carmen G. Bolock, Pastor Phone: 457-2291 Email: padre@saintmaryspncc.org Website: saintmaryspncc.org Holy Mass: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Weekdays: 8 a.m.

Holy Days: 8 a.m. & 7 p.m.

St. Monica’s Church

363 West 8th Street, West Wyoming, PA 18644 Office Hours - 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon. – Fri. Phone: 570-693-1991 Email: olos363@verizon.net www.stmonicanepa.com.

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OLOS Daily Mass at OLOS – During Summer Months. Mon-TuesWed.-Fri: 7 a.m. (Please note: no Thurs. p.m. Mass) No Bible Study during summer.

Hospitals, Nursing Homes & Shut-Ins: If any Parishioner wants to receive Communion or a visit from Father McKernan or a Minister of Communion, please let the Office know. We would like to be notified if you are in the hospital, nursing home or home ill and unable to attend Mass. Be sure to list St. Monica’s Parish as your home Parish.

St. Monica’s Sweat-shirt/Tshirt Sale: is underway. This sale will be offering red t-shirts $10.00, crew sweatshirts $18.00, hooded sweatshirts $26.00 and zip up hooded sweatshirts $30.00; these will be available in both youth and adult sizes. Note adult sizes 1x and up will require additional charge. Order forms are at the entrances of each Church site. Any questions contact Tom Tomsak at 237-2188.

Helpers of God’s Precious Infants – August 11th from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. pray for an end to abortion at the Allentown Women’s Center. Call 347-5691 for more information.

Women’s Evening of Reflection – On Monday, September 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Church and the Hall of St. Monica’s Parish, Sister Joan of the Capuchin Sisters of Nazareth will lead the evening of reflection. Other Capuchin Sisters will join her. Care to join?

R.C.I.A – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults – After Labor Day there will be a new class starting for those adults interested in becoming Catholic or inquiring into the Faith. Please call Father McKernan or the Parish Office at 693-1991 or email at olos363@verizon.net.

These sessions are ways to examine the Catholic Faith and answer questions on your mind. Perhaps you are searching for god and a closer relationship with Jesus Christ…don’t put it off.

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Guardian of the Redeemer (Catholic Men’s Fellowship) – will have their next meeting on Saturday, August 11th at 8:00 a.m. in the Rectory. They have a time of prayer, Scripture reading and since it is early…coffee and donuts. All are welcome. If you can’t join the group for this meeting, their next will be August 25, same time and same place.

music ministry will lead prayer and praise.

The parish feast day, Queenship of Mary, is Wednesday, Aug. 22.

The parish feast day family picnic and Mass is from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25 at Mercatili Segilia Park, Moosic.

Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. at the park by the Rev. Phil Sladicka and at St. Mary’s Church by the Rev. John Poplawski. All attendees are asked to bring a covSt. Peter’s Evangelical ered dish to share.

Lutheran Church The building and grounds 100 Rock Street, Hughestown committee will meet at 6:30 p.m.

Stpeters_elc@yahoo.com on Monday, Aug. 27 in the recto654-1009 ry.

Summer Schedule The finance council will meet Worship Service Sunday 9 at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 28 in a.m. Handicapped accessible, all the rectory. are welcome Prayer Chain: 457-5867 Queen of the Apostles Parish

715 Hawthorne St. (570) 457-3412 stmarysavoca@verizon.net www.stmaryavoca.4lpi.com Daily Masses: 8 a.m.

(Wednesday at 7 p.m.)

Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Miraculous Medal Novena: Wednesday following the 7 p.m.

Mass Weekends Masses: Saturday at 4 p.m.; Sunday at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m.

Confession: Saturdays 3-3:45 p.m.; anytime upon request by calling 457-3412.

The Queen of the Apostles Parish youth group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 12 in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St. Plans for the upcoming Lock In party will be discussed at this time.

New members are always welcome. For more information, call Lori Ostrowski at 457-8840.

The pastoral council will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 13 in the rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. The worship committee will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 20 in the rectory.

The Light of Christ Prayer Group will host the Catholic Charismatic Renewal regional prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 20 in St. Mary’s School auditorium. A combined

Second Presbyterian

143 Parsonage St., Pittston 654-1411 Trinity Episcopal Church

Spring Street and Montgomery Avenue, West Pittston Parish Mission: “To live and build holy community.”

All welcome: Worldwide Anglican Communion: “We believe in one holy, Catholic apostolic church.”

Web of information and links at www.trinityepiscopalchurchwestpittston.org and www.diobeth.org.

Sunday Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m. every Sunday.

Food Pantry: July items needed are cereals, soups and crackers.

Gerrity’s gift cards, cash donations and other non-perishable foods also accepted.

Prayer network. Open To Public. Daily prayer for those with needs requesting prayerful support.

Start Prayer network at parish office 654-3261.

Youth Program: 10:45 a.m. every Sunday.

Weekday special events and service projects as announced.

Faith Forum for Adults: Enrichment for adults seeking spiritual renewal and opportunities

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Corner of Broad & Church Sts. Pittston Rev. Susan Hardman-Zimmerman Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Holy Communion: 1st Sunday each month Choir Rehearsal: Thursday’s at 7 p.m. unless told otherwise United Methodist Women: 2nd Monday.

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Parish Life Events Team: Bimonthly first Sundays.

Parish Council: Every second Sunday.

Women of Trinity: Every third Sunday.

WOT Ministry Invitation. The Women of Trinity have undertaken a ministry to help support Good Shepherd Episcopal Church of Scranton in their outreach to the homeless of the region.

Each month after enjoying a home cooked meal at Good Shepherd all who have needs may “shop” for necessities like clothing, shoes, toiletries in a store-like setting in the church’s refurbished basement of donated items.

The Woman of Trinity has supported this ministry by delivering donations of clothing, new undergarments and socks and toiletries to the Scranton church.

WOT will continue to collect trial size and hotel toiletries and invites the parish community to join with them in helping the less fortunate.

Donations of trial size and sample size toiletries are welcome.

Party and Banquet Space.

Newly renovated banquet room and kitchen.

All Day Rental $100. Reservations at 654-3261.

Visit www.musictogether.com for information on Music Together.

Next semester starts in September 18. For registration information call 654-3261.

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Cross Valley FCU supports autism fund Cross Valley FCU recently presented the Earthly Angels Autism Fund of the Luzerne Foundation with a check for $1000 to support their annual fundraising initiative.

In a press release, Cross Valley FCU said it is honored to donate to such a wonderful organization.

The Earthly Angels Autism Fund was started in 2001 with the mission to increase autism awareness, provide funding to qualified nonprofit organizations for autistic services, support programs and education, and to bring hope to those families who deal with hardships of the disorder.

For more information about the credit union or how you can make a donation to support The Earthly Angels Autism Fund please call Cross Valley FCU (570) 823-6836 ext. 1071 or visit www.eartlyangels.org.

The National Credit Union Association (NCUA) charted Cross Valley FCU in 1969. Individuals, who live, work, worship or attend school in Luzerne, Lackawanna or Wyoming counties are eligible to become members of this full-service financial institution. To serve over 22,900 members this community credit union has nine locations including the Main Office on Baltimore Drive, WB; and their new Pittston Branch, Pittston Crossings, Hwy. 315.

Pictured, left to right, Colleen Phillips, Vice President of Marketing, Cross Valley FCU and Ron D’Eliseo, Chairman and Co-Founder of Earthly Angels.

Lodge to host BBQ, open house

Karate students compete at Split Rock Resort Students from Sitara’s Karate School in Pittston recently participated in USA National Karate Championship at Split Rock Resort and Golf Club in Lake Harmony. The students competed in traditional forms, open forms, weapons and point sparring. From left, first row, are Olivia Molnar, third place point sparring, third place open form, fourth place weapons; Cheyenne Newman white belt; Sela Simko, first place open forms, second place weapons, fourth place point sparring; Erin Newman, first place point sparring, second place traditional forms, third place weapons. Second row, Sensei Sheila; owner and instructor Master Yogi Sheridan, Sensei Joey. Absent at the time of the photo was Maggie Stuccio, third place point sparring, third place open forms.

Saint John’s Masonic Lodge #233 and Tyre Square Club Masonic Lodge Golden Rule #15 have scheduled a joint open house and barbecue for Aug. 18 at Saint John’s Lodge Hall, 498 Yatesville Road, in Jenkins Township.

The barbecue, which is open to the public, begins with cooking at 7 a.m. with servings from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. (or until the food runs out, whichever comes first.) The menu consists of grilled and smoked chicken and ribs, candied yams, collard greens, bread, macaroni and cheese.

Prices are $10 for the chicken or ribs and $25 for a rack of ribs. Eat-in and takeout meals are available.

For more information, call Jerry Venetz at 654-9833 or Fred Kotula at 655-1687.

LUZERNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

LCCC lauds academic achievements Luzerne County Community College announced the following students have earned recognition for outstanding academic achievement during the spring 2012 semester.

To qualify for the President’s List, a student must earn a 4.0 cumulative grade point average. Students who attain a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.99 are included on the Dean’s List, and those with an average between 3.25 and 3.49 are included on the Honors List.

Dean’s List -- Michelle Balberchak, Pittston; Ryan Bauman, Pittston; Nicole Bencho, Wyoming; Shelby Bentler, Pittston; Milos Besterci, Exeter; Rainy Boyle, Pittston; Jessica Brown,

Wyoming; Brittany Bubblo, West Wyoming; Terri Bugelholl, West Pittston; April Clark, Pittston; Jennifer Colarusso, Pittston; Brittney Cristiano, Exeter; Shauna Cuff, Pittston; Amber Davis, Wyoming; Richard Davis, Wyoming; Jillian Falkowski, Pittston; Destiny Gayz, Pittston; Thomas Gershey, Pittston Township; Alicia Giambra, West Pittston; Jonathan Gilbert, Pittston; Kenneth Gilley, Exeter; Dawn Gilliland, Pittston; Ronald Gnall, Avoca; Pamela Grosner, Exeter; Rita Gunning, Pittston; Brandon Hampton, Pittston; Alexandra Hengst, Exeter; Laura Herron, West Pittston; Ryan Hetro, Pittston; Samantha Hurtt, Yatesville; Justin Kendzor, West Wyoming;

David Kinney, Wyoming; Daniel Knepp, Exeter; Erin Koscelansky, Wyoming; Kevin Lockett, Pittston; Kyle Magda, Dupont; Sean Malone, Old Forge; Milissa McGuirk, Wyoming; Kelly McLaughlin, Pittston; Brooke Miller, West Wyoming; Christopher Monjelo, Pittston; Rebecca MorrisonMattioli, Old Forge; Donnie Pizano, Duryea; Samantha Purdy, Hughestown; Christa Razvillas, Pittston; Merissa Reap, Duryea; Angelia Sampino, Exeter; Kathleen Sanchez, Pittston; Carolyn Santee, Duryea; Robert Savage, Wyoming; Christine Seidita, Avoca; Mollie Shannon, Exeter; Lewis Strunk, Glendale; Maggie Tibus, Wyoming; John Truett, West Pittston; Christopher Twardow-

ski, Pittston; Paul Watson, West Pittston; Ryan Wenrich, Wyoming; Crystal Williams, Pittston; and Matthew Zera, Yatesville.

Honors List -- Georgia Bone, Exeter; Dylan Brandt, Wyoming; Kayla Bucci, West Wyoming; Mariah Buckley, Pittston; Gary Burney, Duryea; Michael Chinikaylo, Wyoming; Ashley Colarusso, Pittston; Mariah Curtis, Dupont; Kevin Della Rosa, Laflin; Jesse Dickson, Avoca; Joseph Dolinsky, Pittston; Justin Domonkos, Pittston; Kelly Fasciana, Exeter; Michelle Gitkos, West Pittston; Ninean Graaf, Pittston; Amy Gulla, West Pittston; Thomas Hennigan, Pittston; Daniel Herchenroeder, Pittston; Jason Kamensky, Exeter; Joclyn

Kennedy, Pittston; Carl Kiwak, Exeter; Chris Krolikowski, Pittston; Michelle Llewellyn, Wyoming; Sally Lockman, Pittston; Stacy Lugin, Pittston; Sean Marstell, Exeter; Ashley McAndrew, Duryea; Sara McGovern, W-yoming; Michele Mikkelsen, Exeter; Christopher Montagna, Pittston; James Norton, Exeter; Joseph O’Brien, Harding; Melissa Palermo, Old Forge; Richard Patton, Pittston; Dominick Peck, West Pittston; Daniel Pellegrini, Pittston; John Peterson, Pittston; Teresa Roth, Pittston; Mark Royer, West Pittston; Tia Sagliocolo, Wyoming; Louis Scarantino, Old Forge; Alyssa Scatena, Avoca; Michael Shandra, Pittston; Melanie Socash, Wyoming; Edward

Sromoski, Pittston; James Tagliaferri, Old Forge; Nicholas Tisdel, Old Forge; and Kurt Tylutke, Avoca.

President’s List -- Amanda Burke, Exeter; Alan Clampitt-Holsenbeck, Pittston; Anna Davis, West Pittston; Matthew Decker, Old Forge; Nicole Haggerty, Inkerman; Jason Keck, West Pittston; Annarose Kosierowski, Avoca; Jeffrey Kramer, Duryea; Jeanine Manta, Exeter; Kelley Mercavitch, West Pittston; Nicole Monelli, Hughestown; Daniel Nawrocki, Exeter; Kimberly Peeples, Pittston; Joseph Petro, Pittston; Jonathan Rizzo, Pittston; Deanna Spak, Yatesville; Danielle Stankus, Pittston Township; and John Trolio, Dupont.

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500 Employment 600 Financial

700 Merchandise 800 Pets & Animals

900 Real Estate 1000 Service Directory

To place a Classified ad: Call 570-829-7130 or 1-800-273-7130 Email: classifieds@thepittstondispatch.com 412 Autos for Sale

MERCEDES ‘00 E_320

Showroom condition; was $50K new; no winters, flawless with all options. Silver/Gold. 94k miles. $9,995.

570-262-1223.

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BUYING USED VEHICLES

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288-8995

150 Special Notices

ADOPT

A caring, married couple promises a secure future, love, and a happy home near beaches and great schools.

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Allison & Joe 877-253-8699 www.allisonjoe.com

406

ATVs/Dune Buggies

HAWK 2011 UTILITY ATV

NEW!! Full size adult ATV. Strong 4 stroke motor. CVT fully automatic transmission with reverse. Electric start. Front & rear luggage racks.

Long travel suspension. Disc brakes.

Dual stage head lights. Perfect for hunters & trail riders alike. BRAND NEW & READY TO RIDE. $1,995 takes it away.

570-817-2952 Wilkes-Barre

TOMAHAWK`11

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Autos under $5000

FORD ’95 F150

4x4. 1 Owner. 91K. 4.8 engine, auto.

Runs great. New paint, stake body with metal floor.

570-675-5046.

Leave message, will return call. $4990.

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Attorney Services

BANKRUPTCY

FREE CONSULT

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Carol Baltimore 570-822-1959

112K miles. Blue, 5 speed. Air, power windows/locks, CD/cassette, Keyless entry, sunroof, new battery.

Car drives and has current PA inspection. Slight rust on corner of passenger door.

Clutch slips on hard acceleration.

This is why its thousands less than Blue Book value. $6,500 OBO. Make an offer! Call 570-592-1629

VW ‘10 JETTA

Smooth riding, 4.6L, V8, RWD, Auto, Power windows, power locks, New Inspection, Serviced, Silver over blue.

Good tires $3,750 Call 823-4008

412 Autos for Sale

15,900 miles, standard transmission.

Garage kept, white with sunroof. $15K 570-387-8639

415 Autos-Antique & Classic

CHEVY ‘30 HOTROD COUPE $47,000

FORD ‘76 THUNDERBIRD All original. $9,000

MERCEDES ‘29

CONVERTIBLE 1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $7,995.

Call 570-237-5119

MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible

removable hard top, power windows, AM /FM radio with cassette player, CD player, automatic, 4 new tires. Champagne exterior; Italian red leather interior inside. Garage kept, excellent condition. Priced to Sell! $23,000.

Call 570-825-6272

421

DODGE ‘02 VIPER GTS 10,000 MILES V10

6speed, collectors, this baby is 1 of only 750 GTS coupes built in 2002 and only 1 of 83 painted Race Yellow it still wears its original tires showing how it was babied. This car is spotless throughout and is ready for its new home. This vehicle is shown by appointment only. $39,999 or trade.

570-760-2365

FORD ‘02 MUSTANG

GTRedCONVERTIBLE with black

top. 6,500 miles.

One Owner.

Excellent Condition. $17,500 570-760-5833

WANTED!

ALL JUNK CARS! CA$H PAID

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Motorcycles

Boats & Marinas

FISHING BOAT. Like new. 16 1/2’ Trophy Fiberglass.

25 HP Johnson motor, 48 lb thrust, trolling motor with foot control. Recharger, pedestal front seat, carpeted floor. Live well, storage compartment. Excellent condition. $4500.

570-675-5046 after 12 noon

YAMAHA WAVERUNNER GP800R 2001 2 cylinder 2stroke 784cc Less than 20 hours of use Recently serviced New battery New spark plugs No cracks or fades in seat Included Yamaha GP800Cover and single PWC trailer Must pick up $4500.00 Call 570 313 7744

439

Near Mint 174 miles - yes, One hundred and seventy four miles on the clock, original owner. $8000.

570-876-2816

SUZUKI ‘01 VS 800 GL INTRUDER Garage kept, no rust, lots of chrome, black with teal green flake.

Includes storage jack & 2 helmets. $3600 570-410-1026

YAMAHA ‘97 ROYALSTAR 1300

12,000 miles. With windshield. Runs excellent. Many extras including gunfighter seat, leather bags, extra pipes. New tires & battery. Asking $4,000 firm.

(570) 814-1548

442 RVs & Campers

FOREST RIVER`08 5TH WHEEL

Model 8526RLS Mountain Top,PA $18,500 570-760-6341

SOUTHWIND `93

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

FORD ‘02 EXPLORER

Red, XLT, Original non-smoking owner, garaged, synthetic oil since new, excellent in and out. New tires and battery.

90,000 miles. $7,500 (570) 403-3016

FORD ‘73 F350

Stake Body Truck 55,000 Original miles - garage kept, only 2 owners, hydraulic lift gate, new tires, battery and brakes.

Excellent condition.

No rust. Must see. $4900 or best offer Call 570-687-6177

Job Seekers are looking here!

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MITSUBISHI `11

OUTLANDER SPORT SE AWD, Black interi-

or/exterior, start/ stop engine with keyless entry, heated seats, 18” alloy wheels, many extra features. Only Low Miles. 10 year, 100,000 mile warranty. $22,500. Willing to negotiate.

Serious inquires only - must sell, going to law school.

(570) 793-6844

NISSAN `04 PATHFINDER ARMADA Excellent condition.

Too many options to list. Runs & looks excellent. $10,995 570-655-6132 or 570-466-8824

460 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE DIRECTORY 468

Auto Parts

BMW 2010 K1300S All Junk Only 460 miles! Has

$15,000 FIRM. Call 570-262-0914 Leave message.

Cars & Trucks Wanted Highest Prices Paid In CA$H

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570-574-1275

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

BODYWeSHOP JOBS have 503

Accounting/ Finance

openings for body repair techs, detailers, paint prep staff, frame and unibody specialist. Excellent pay and benefit package.

Coccia Collision Center

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/PAYROLL ASSISTANT Full time (75.00 hrs. every 2 weeks) administrative position working closely with Fiscal and Human Resources staff of a moderately sized non-profit agency. The principal areas of focus will be in Accounts Payable and processing In-House Payroll. Excellent customer service skills, non-profit accounting skills, knowledge of payroll processing and strong Excel skills required. Experience in Sage/ABRA software and/or Financial Edge a plus. 3-5 years work experience in related field required. We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, employee assistance program and generous paid time off program.

Visit www.mfhs.org to learn more about us. Interested candidates respond with resume and salary requirements by 08/10/12 to: MATERNAL & FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES ATTN: HUMAN RESOURCES 15 PUBLIC SQUARE, SUITE 600 WILKES-BARRE, PA 18701 FAX: 570-823-7042 EMAIL: JOBS@MFHS.ORG EOE M/F D/V

506 Administrative/ Clerical

SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO PRESIDENT/CEO MFHS is seeking this position to be responsible for the coordination of activities and communications of executive office.

Responsibilities include: Coordinate CEO activities, communications, calendar and travel; meeting preparation and coordination; compose presentations, reports and correspondence; maintain relationships with governmental and community partners. Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related field, and at least 2 years relevant experience in government, private sector or non-profit.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must, ability to independently manage multiple tasks/ projects, organize administrative processes, maintain a high level of confidentiality. Successful candidate must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office.

Full-time with excellent benefit package, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) plan, life insurance, and paid time off. Respond with resume and salary requirements by 8/13/12 to: MATERNAL & FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES, ATTN: HUMAN RESOURCES, 15 PUBLIC SQUARE, SUITE 600 WILKES-BARRE, PA 18701 FAX: 570-823-7042 EMAIL:JOBS@MFHS.ORG EOE M/F D/V

522

Motorcycles

all bells & whistles.

Heated grips, 12 volt outlet, traction control, ride adjustment on the fly. Black with lite gray and red trim. comes with BMW cover, battery tender, black blue tooth helmet with FM stereo and black leather riding gloves (like new). paid $20,500. Sell for

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HARLEY ‘10 DAVIDSON SPORTSTER CUSTOM Loud pipes.

30’ fully equipped RV. Nice condition.

Sleeps 6. At Campground with lake rights. $13,495 Negotiable. Call 570-379-2102

MAZDA `88 RX-7

JUNK VEHICLES & Heavy Equipment

HAPPY TRAILS TRUCK SALES 570-760-2035 570-542-2277 6am to 9pm

TOYOTA ‘04 CELICA GT

Kit Car $5,500 JUST REDUCED (570) 655-4884 hell-of-adeal.com

BUYING

NOBODY PAYS MORE!

MUST SELL! Auto, 4 cylinder with power windows.

Recently inspected / maintained. $2,150.

570-793-4700

ATV, 110 CC. Brand New Tomahawk Kids Quad. Only $695 takes it away!

570-817-2952 Wilkes-Barre

GRAND MARQUIS ‘99 GS Well maintained, IMMEDIATELY for teens or sibling groups.

Compensation, training, and 24 hour on-call support provided.

Please call FRIENDSHIP HOUSE (570) 3428305 x 2058.

Compensation up to $1200.00 per month per child.

automatic.

52k original miles. $1500.

570-899-1896

PONTIAC`96 GRAND AM

ADOPT: A lifetime of endless love.

Secure future awaits your newborn.

EXPENSES PAID. Kim & Tim 800-407-4318

FOSTER PARENT(S) NEEDED

MERCURY `79 ZEPHYR 6 cylinder

439

Education/ Training

ChildCare Teachers Needed at our

Wilkes-Barre, Dallas & Mountain Top Locations.

CALL 570-905-3322 ASK FOR LAKE GEMZIK OR EMAIL RESUME TO: LGEMZIK@ BUILDINGBLOCKS LEARNINGCENTER.COM

Coccia Ford Lincoln Rudy Podest 577 East Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 570-823-8888 rpodest@ cocciacars.com

CAR WASH STAFF CUSTOMER SERVICE

We have Full time and Part time openings for weekdays and weekends (9am-5pm or 10am6pm). This is fast paced work requiring the ability to clean cars, make windows sparkle, and deliver excellent service. Valid drivers license required.

If you enjoy working in a first class facility and a team atmosphere you’ll earn above average pay and free car washes. We can adjust schedules around school or other schedules. Apply in person at the areas finest car wash!

Orloski’s Wash & Lube

295 Mundy St. Behind the W.V. Mall

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HVAC TECHNICIANS Minimum of 3 years experience.

C. W. Schultz & Son Apply in person at 216 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre, or call 570-822-8158

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Janitorial/ Cleaning

CLEANING PERSON

Needed for business. Evening hours (6pm-?) and weekends. $10/hour. Part time or full time hours available.

Employment references required.

Call 570-823-7907 for an interview.

542

Logistics/ Transportation

DRIVER/WAREHOUSE

Immediate opening for an experienced driver/warehouse worker. Air brake CDL preferred, but not required. Must have experience driving a 26 foot straight truck.

Excellent starting rate and full benefits package.

Apply in person to: INTERSTATE BUILDING MATERIALS, INC. Attn: Director of HR 322 Laurel St. Pittston 18640

548 Medical/Health

IN-HOME CAREGIVER

Parkinson’s patient with Trach. Start @ $10.25/hour. Home care experience or nursing training required. In Dallas.

35 daytime hours/ week, schedule negotiable. Reply by email: homeaide 18612@gmail.com

LPN

Daily, 8am-3pm, to provide full personal care.

Also, 3pm-9pm, full personal care.

Pittston Area. Experience and references.

570-239-4589 Leave a Message.

548 Medical/Health

554

PART TIME MEDICAL ASSISTANT For busy physician

office in the Hazleton area. Some evening hours.

Must be flexible.

Please mail resume to: 631 Airport Road Suite 101, Hazleton PA 18202, email to paincare56@yahoo. com or fax to (570) 861-8205

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Part Time. Orthopedic experience preferred but not required.

Send resume & salary requirements to: P.O. Box 1615 Kingston, PA 18704

551

PRODUCTION WORKERS Local window man-

ufacturing Company is seeking experienced line operators. Starting rate depends on experience. Attendance and Productivity Bonus are potential.

Health, Dental, Vision & 401K Plan available upon full time status. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to join a great team! Apply in person to: INTERSTATE BUILDING MATERIALS, INC. Attn: Director of HR 322 Laurel St. Pittston 18640

566

Sales/Retail/ Business Development

Other

Do you want the best for today’s children?

Foster families are urgently needed. Training, support and reimbursement provided.

Call FCCY 1-800-747-3807 EOE

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CITY OF PITTSTON

Part Time Firefighter

The City of Pittston is seeking applications for part-time firefighter-apparatus operators for the City of Pittston Fire Department.

Applications are available at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 35 Broad St., Pittston, PA during regular business hours from 9:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday except Holidays. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

THE CITY OF PITTSTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

554

Production/ Operations

Production/ Operations

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Cornell Iron Works, a leading and growing manufacturer of Security Closure Products, is seeking a qualified Production Supervisor for our Mountaintop manufacturing facility. Duties include managing the daily manufacturing activities in order to meet company goals. The Supervisor will also be responsible for maintaining quality standards, implementing safety policies and procedures, facilitating process improvements, and training.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational and problem solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Exceptional leadership skills are a must.

Cornell Iron Works offers a great work environment with a competitive benefit program including health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and opportunity for advancement.

Interested candidates should apply in person, email their resume and salary history to janiney@cornell iron.com, or mail to: Cornell Iron Works Crestwood Industrial Park 24 Elmwood Ave. Mountaintop, PA 18707 www. cornelliron.com (No phone calls, please) Equal Opportunity Employer

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Business Opportunities

Computer literate with good people skills. Part time.

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SALES OPPORTUNITY

DelBaso Ford is now accepting applications for Sales Positions. We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual to join our award winning organization.

Apply in person to: 249 Market Street Kingston Email: PatandDans @aol.com or Call 570-288-4501

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Hiring part positions for:

Cashiers Overnight Merchandiser Bakery Meat Department Cart Associates

Please apply online at SamsClub.com or at the Kiosk in the Club.

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You will walk a lot, potentially 3-5 miles a day.

Lifting up to 45 lbs may be required.

Primary shift is 9 am - 5:30 pm M-F. Applicants must possess a strong work ethic, sharp attention to detail, and be reliable.

Employees must work quickly and efficiently with a high level of accuracy.

HillCorpJobs @gmail.com

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720

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CHAIRS, (2) Genuine leather, custom made recliners.

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C3600A 2004 Chrysler 300M Base...................................

H28556A 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.7L V6................

H28726A 2002 Jeep Liberty Sport......................................

H28499A 2007 Honda Fit Sport...........................................

K12911A 2006 Chevrolet Uplander LS ..............................

T29925A 2008 Hyundai Sonata GLS V6............................

T29637A 2006 Hyundai Elantra GLS..................................

T29967A 2008 Suzuki SX4...................................................

H28527A 2006 Hyundai Tucson..........................................

J5281A 2004 Mazda Mazda6 i..........................................

L11649B 2005 Ford Escape XLT.........................................

H27775B 2007 Chrysler Sebring Limited..........................

H28291A 2005 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer .......................

M8062A 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT ................................

T30037A 2005 Toyota Corolla LE .......................................

H28576A 2002 BMW X5 3.0i Sport.....................................

AP15844 2006 Hyundai Sonata ..........................................

T29057A 2006 Jeep Liberty Sport......................................

P15721B 2004 Cadillac CTS Base.......................................

T29519A 2008 Chevrolet Impala LT ...................................

B9706A 2008 Honda Accord EX-L 2.4 ............................

T29886A 2006 Mercury Mountaineer Premier ...............

T28906A 2007 Buick Lucerne CX.......................................

B9336C 2006 Toyota Avalon.............................................

L11664A 2006 Ford Explorer Limited................................

T29873A 2009 Toyota Camry ..............................................

H27968A 2009 Honda Civic LX............................................

H28133B 2008 Hyundai Sonata ..........................................

K13094A 2006 Jeep Commander Base.............................

H27717A 2009 Ford Focus SES ...........................................

J5055C 2009 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited......................

T29544A 2007 Toyota Camry ..............................................

A11316A 2005 Acura TL Base.............................................

T29640A 2010 Dodge Avenger SXT..................................

H27843A 2008 Toyota Camry ..............................................

H27711B 2007 Kia Sorento ..................................................

A11205B 2010 Honda Civic LX............................................

BP15712B 2008 Honda Accord EX 2.4................................

T29844A 2010 Toyota Corolla LE .......................................

T29959A 2010 Toyota Corolla LE .......................................

T29186B 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS................................

T30006A 2009 Toyota Corolla .............................................

H27967B 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS............................

AS0392A 2010 Honda Fit Sport...........................................

T29692A 2010 Toyota Camry ..............................................

A11407A 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe SE .................................

H28278A 2010 Honda Civic LX............................................

T29705A 2010 Honda Civic LX............................................

J4972B 2009 Honda Civic EX ...........................................

T29210B 2005 Toyota Highlander......................................

M7957A 2008 Hyundai Tucson..........................................

CH5529A 2010 Chrysler Sebring Limited..........................

A11429A 2007 Honda Accord EX-L...................................

H28603A 2010 Honda Civic LX............................................

T29765B 2012 Dodge Caliber SXT.....................................

BS0396C 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LS ..................................

L11623A 2006 Toyota Avalon.............................................

T29837A 2010 Toyota Camry ..............................................

A11370A 2010 Ford Fusion SE ............................................

H28313A 2011 Toyota Corolla .............................................

TP15843 2007 Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe..........................

A11262A 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 S ....................................

H28422A 2010 Honda Accord LX-P 2.4 ............................

T28854A 2011 Toyota Camry LE ........................................

H28730A 2010 Honda Civic LX............................................

H28500A 2009 Honda Accord LX 2.4................................

H28647A 2007 Honda Accord.............................................

H28280A 2008 Buick Lucerne CXL ....................................

K13118A 2010 Hyundai Elantra GLS..................................

M8084A 2007 Honda CR-V LX ...........................................

H28613A 2010 Honda Accord LX 2.4................................

H28402A 2009 Honda Accord LX-P 2.4 ............................

T29991A 2007 Honda Pilot EX-L.........................................

T29608A 2006 Mercedes E-Class E350.............................

H28684A 2007 Honda CR-V EX...........................................

H28428A 2010 Honda Accord LX-P 2.4 ............................

CH5542B 2007 Chrysler Aspen Limited ............................

CP15817 2011 Chrysler 200 Touring..................................

T29481A 2006 Toyota RAV4 Base......................................

2010 Mazda Mazda3 i..........................................

P15845 T29636A 2010 Toyota Camry ..............................................

L11550C 2009 Pontiac Vibe Base.......................................

H28436A 2010 Honda Accord LX-P 2.4 ............................

H28417A 2009 Honda Accord EX 2.4................................

H28597A 2010 Subaru Impreza 2.5i ...................................

K13047A 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S ....................................

T29868A 2010 Toyota Camry LE ........................................

T29082A 2010 Toyota Camry ..............................................

H28638A 2008 Honda CR-V EX...........................................

K12917A 2007 Ford Edge SEL .............................................

H27627A 2009 Honda Accord EX-L 2.4 ............................

H27825A 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL..................................

CP15832 2011 Chrysler 200 Touring..................................

T29309A 2009 Toyota Tacoma Base .................................

H28229B 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid....................................

T29701A 2010 Toyota Camry ..............................................

H28004A 2010 Honda Accord LX-P 2.4 ............................

H28181A 2009 Honda Accord EX 2.4................................

KP15837 2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS..................................

H28011A 2010 Honda Accord EX 2.4................................

A11192A 2007 Lexus ES 350................................................

T29239B 2009 Subaru Legacy 2.5i.....................................

T29398A 2010 Toyota Camry LE ........................................

D0612A 2009 Chevrolet Impala SS...................................

H28009A 2011 Nissan Altima 2.5 S ....................................

CH5546A 2009 Honda CR-V LX ...........................................

T29428A 2008 Toyota RAV4................................................

T29860A 2011 Toyota Camry LE ........................................

T29549A 2007 Nissan PathďŹ nder S ...................................

HP15846 2009 Honda Accord EX 2.4................................

H27881A 2010 Honda Accord EX 2.4................................

H28555A 2011 Kia Sportage LX..........................................

H28435A 2008 Honda CR-V EX...........................................

K13060A 2010 Subaru Forester 2.5X Special Edition ....................

H28333A 2010 Honda Accord EX 2.4................................

TS0420A 2011 Toyota Camry LE ........................................

T29369A 2010 Chrysler Town & Country ........................

B9488C 2008 Audi A4 2.0T ................................................

A11336B 2007 Honda Pilot EX............................................

H28366A 2008 Subaru Tribeca Limited 5-Passenger ......................

KP15838 2011 Hyundai Elantra ..........................................

A11186A 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid.................................

T29902A 2011 Toyota Corolla .............................................

S0716A 2011 Honda CR-Z Base........................................

K12785A 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe .......................................

H28228A 2009 Honda CR-V EX...........................................

L11595C 2008 Chevrolet HHR SS.......................................

T29641A 2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited.................................

T29726A 2011 Nissan Altima 2.5 S ....................................

KP15833 2011 Hyundai Elantra ..........................................

C3631A 2009 Buick Lucerne CXL ....................................

H28266A 2009 Honda CR-V EX-L........................................

T29730A 2009 Honda Accord EX-L 3.5 ............................

H28373A 2012 Honda Civic EX-L........................................

T29952A 2010 Nissan Rogue S...........................................

KP15836 2011 Hyundai Sonata ..........................................

T29833A 2010 Toyota Prius I ...............................................

H28644A 2010 Honda CR-V LX ...........................................

HP15784 2009 Honda Accord EX-L 3.5 ............................

4D Sedan...................................... 80,092 4D Sport Utility............................. 88,708 4D Sport Utility............................. 69,247 4D Hatchback ............................... 97,567 4D Extended Passenger Van ........ 81,791 4D Sedan...................................... 93,116 4D Sedan...................................... 46,235 4D Hatchback ............................... 96,419 4D Sport Utility............................. 87,781 4D Sedan...................................... 58,189 4D Sport Utility............................. 77,138 4D Sedan...................................... 88,354 4D Sport Utility............................. 79,123 2D Standard Cab .......................... 74,277 4D Sedan...................................... 50,853 4D Sport Utility............................. 81,347 4D Sedan...................................... 46,642 4D Sport Utility............................. 64,459 4D Sedan...................................... 53,857 4D Sedan...................................... 49,862 4D Sedan...................................... 102,857 4D Sport Utility............................. 78,268 4D Sedan...................................... 42,542 4D Sedan...................................... 90,176 4D Sport Utility............................. 86,598 4D Sedan...................................... 75,633 2D Coupe...................................... 40,503 4D Sedan...................................... 20,637 4D Sport Utility............................. 65,565 4D Sedan...................................... 27,880 4D Sedan...................................... 78,671 4D Sedan...................................... 49,813 4D Sedan...................................... 76,300 4D Sedan...................................... 20,400 4D Sedan...................................... 55,859 4D Sport Utility............................. 42,162 4D Sedan...................................... 35,013 4D Sedan...................................... 68,825 4D Sedan...................................... 17,916 4D Sedan...................................... 33,127 2D Coupe...................................... 40,135 4D Sedan...................................... 40,891 4D Sport Utility............................. 40,136 4D Hatchback ............................... 22,322 4D Sedan...................................... 47,626 4D Sport Utility............................. 82,092 4D Sedan...................................... 18,856 4D Sedan...................................... 23,119 4D Sedan...................................... 35,317 4D Sport Utility............................. 89,719 4D Sport Utility............................. 52,190 4D Sedan...................................... 22,774 4D Sedan...................................... 45,514 4D Sedan...................................... 31,319 4D Hatchback ............................... 55,955 4D Sedan...................................... 31,666 4D Sedan...................................... 65,136 4D Sedan...................................... 42,604 4D Sedan...................................... 26,934 4D Sedan...................................... 19,680 2D Convertible.............................. 39,606 2D Coupe...................................... 42,056 4D Sedan...................................... 40,685 4D Sedan...................................... 41,322 4D Sedan...................................... 20,517 4D Sedan...................................... 18,069 4D Sedan...................................... 16,228 4D Sedan...................................... 39,086 4D Sedan...................................... 17,132 4D Sport Utility............................. 38,859 4D Sedan...................................... 22,651 4D Sedan...................................... 27,232 4D Sport Utility............................. 95,022 4D Sedan...................................... 93,671 4D Sport Utility............................. 70,868 4D Sedan...................................... 31,223 4D Sport Utility............................. 80,211 4D Sedan...................................... 18,291 4D Sport Utility............................. 43,102 4D Sedan...................................... 28,342 4D Sedan...................................... 24,906 4D Hatchback ............................... 37,678 4D Sedan...................................... 19,214 4D Sedan...................................... 34,116 4D Sedan...................................... 13,476 4D Sedan...................................... 37,329 4D Sedan...................................... 19,451 4D Sedan...................................... 18,128 4D Sport Utility............................. 49,914 4D Sport Utility............................. 55,068 4D Sedan...................................... 38,762 4D Sedan...................................... 21,257 4D Sedan...................................... 12,611 2D Standard Cab .......................... 34,489 4D Sedan...................................... 27,633 4D Sedan...................................... 9,420 4D Sedan...................................... 33,418 4D Sedan...................................... 20,586 4D Sedan...................................... 29,492 4D Sedan...................................... 37,766 4D Sedan...................................... 77,305 4D Sedan...................................... 36,729 4D Sedan...................................... 24,017 4D Sedan...................................... 49,367 4D Sedan...................................... 14,840 4D Sport Utility............................. 23,549 4D Sport Utility............................. 34,680 4D Sedan...................................... 22,495 4D Sport Utility............................. 58,392 4D Sedan...................................... 41,329 4D Sedan...................................... 17,256 4D Sport Utility............................. 21,182 4D Sport Utility............................. 35,241 4D Sport Utility............................. 29,359 4D Sedan...................................... 26,159 4D Sedan...................................... 22,570 4D Passenger Van ........................ 34,693 4D Sedan...................................... 57,511 4D Sport Utility............................. 65,927 4D Sport Utility............................. 61,131 4D Sedan...................................... 21,822 4D Sedan...................................... 50,197 4D Sedan...................................... 6,700 2D Coupe...................................... 13,200 4D Sport Utility............................. 53,074 4D Sport Utility............................. 39,177 4D Sport Utility............................. 22,285 4D Sport Utility............................. 39,888 4D Sedan...................................... 12,426 4D Sedan...................................... 17,311 4D Sedan...................................... 30,004 4D Sport Utility............................. 48,083 4D Sedan...................................... 27,530 4D Sedan...................................... 14,147 4D Sport Utility............................. 23,234 4D Sedan...................................... 28,353 5D Hatchback ............................... 29,808 4D Sport Utility............................. 37,926 4D Sedan...................................... 22,555

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2010 Nissan Xterra S............................................

2012 Honda Accord LX 2.4................................

2009 Toyota Tacoma Base .................................

2010 Honda Accord EX-L 3.5 ............................

2010 Honda Accord EX-L 2.4 ............................

2008 GMC Sierra 1500.........................................

2010 Honda Accord EX-L 2.4 ............................

2010 Honda CR-V EX...........................................

2010 Toyota RAV4 Sport ....................................

2007 Honda Pilot EX............................................

2010 Toyota Prius I ...............................................

2012 Ford Focus SEL............................................

2010 Ford Edge SE ...............................................

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS...............................

2010 Honda CR-V EX...........................................

2005 Lexus LS 430................................................

2010 Honda CR-V EX...........................................

2008 Hyundai Veracruz.......................................

2010 Honda CR-V EX...........................................

2007 Toyota Tacoma Base V6 ...........................

2009 Toyota Camry ..............................................

2006 Chrysler CrossďŹ re Limited........................

2010 Toyota RAV4 Sport ....................................

2009 Nissan Murano............................................

2011 Honda CR-V SE............................................

2010 Acura TSX 2.4..............................................

2009 Honda Accord EX-L 3.5 ............................

2011 Toyota Prius .................................................

2011 Honda Accord EX 2.4................................

2011 Hyundai Tucson..........................................

2011 Kia Sorento ..................................................

2011 Toyota Camry ..............................................

2011 Toyota Prius .................................................

2010 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium...............

2011 Toyota RAV4 Base......................................

2008 Toyota Tacoma Base V6 ...........................

2010 Nissan Murano............................................

2008 Honda Ridgeline RTL.................................

2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 TSi.......................

2008 Lexus ES 350................................................

2010 Acura TSX 2.4..............................................

2010 Toyota RAV4 Limited.................................

2011 Kia Sorento EX............................................

2007 Acura MDX Technology...........................

2009 Lincoln MKS Base ......................................

2010 Honda CR-V EX-L........................................

2009 Toyota Venza Base.....................................

2010 Acura TSX 2.4..............................................

2010 Toyota Venza Base.....................................

2011 Jeep Liberty Limited..................................

2008 Toyota Tacoma Base .................................

2010 Nissan PathďŹ nder S ...................................

2008 Buick Enclave CXL.....................................

2009 Cadillac STS V8 ...........................................

2008 Lexus RX 350...............................................

2010 Honda Accord Crosstour EX-L ...............

2011 Nissan Juke..................................................

2010 Toyota Tacoma Base V6 ...........................

2008 Lexus IS 250 .................................................

2012 Kia Sportage LX..........................................

2010 Toyota Venza Base.....................................

2007 Lexus GS 350 ...............................................

2010 Acura TL Base.............................................

2009 Mercedes C-Class C300 ............................

2009 Acura RL 3.7.................................................

2011 Toyota Prius .................................................

2010 Honda Accord Crosstour EX-L ...............

2010 Toyota RAV4 Limited.................................

2011 Honda Pilot EX............................................

2008 Lexus IS 250 .................................................

2010 Toyota Tundra Grade 4.6L V8 Double Cab ..

2008 Toyota Highlander......................................

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT ....................

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT ....................

2009 Lexus RX 350...............................................

2011 Honda Pilot LX ............................................

2010 Honda Accord Crosstour EX-L ...............

2008 Mercedes E-Class E350 4Matic...............

2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo .................

2009 Lexus IS 250 .................................................

2010 Honda Odyssey EX-L.................................

2010 Toyota RAV4 Limited.................................

2009 Lexus ES 350................................................

2010 Subaru Tribeca Touring 3.6 R ..................

2011 Nissan Maxima............................................

2011 Nissan PathďŹ nder.......................................

2010 Lexus ES 350................................................

2011 Hyundai Veracruz.......................................

2010 Audi A4 2.0T ................................................

2011 Honda Accord Crosstour EX-L ...............

2008 Toyota Highlander Limited.......................

2009 Toyota Highlander Limited.......................

2012 Toyota Tacoma Base .................................

2012 GMC Terrain SLE-2 .....................................

2011 Toyota Tacoma Base V6 ...........................

2011 Acura RDX Technology Package...........

2011 Acura RDX Technology Package...........

2009 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ .............................

2010 Lexus HS 250h.............................................

2010 Mercedes C-Class C300 ............................

2010 Toyota Tacoma Base V6 ...........................

2011 Toyota Tundra Grade 4.6L V8 Double Cab.............

2010 Mercedes C-Class C300 ............................

2008 Toyota Sequoia Limited 5.7L ...................

2010 Toyota Highlander Limited.......................

2010 Acura MDX Base........................................

2012 Acura RDX Base.........................................

2010 Nissan 370Z..................................................

2010 Lexus RX 350...............................................

2011 Acura MDX Base........................................

2010 Lexus RX 350...............................................

2010 Lexus RX 350...............................................

2011 InďŹ niti M37 X...............................................

2011 Mercedes C-Class C300 ............................

2010 Volvo XC90 3.2 ............................................

2010 Mercedes C-Class C300 ............................

2010 Mercedes M-Class ML350........................

2011 Honda Ridgeline RTL.................................

2010 Acura MDX Technology...........................

2009 Lexus GX 470...............................................

2012 Cadillac CTS Luxury...................................

2010 Toyota 4Runner ..........................................

2012 Cadillac SRX Luxury Collection ..............

2010 Acura MDX Technology...........................

2011 Acura MDX Technology...........................

2010 Acura MDX Technology...........................

2009 Lexus GX 470...............................................

2012 Cadillac CTS Luxury...................................

2010 Lexus RX 350...............................................

2010 Lexus RX 450h.............................................

2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor ..............................

2011 Nissan Armada Platinum..........................

2010 Mercedes M-Class ML350........................

2011 Mercedes E-Class E350 4Matic...............

2011 Mercedes E-Class E350.............................

2009 Mercedes SL-Class SL550 ........................

2012 Audi A7 3.0 Premium ................................

2011 Lexus LX 570................................................

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4D Sedan.....................................

2D Standard Cab .........................

4D Sedan.....................................

4D Sedan.....................................

4D Extended Cab.........................

4D Sedan.....................................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Sport Utility............................

5D Hatchback ..............................

4D Hatchback ..............................

4D Sport Utility............................

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4D Sport Utility............................

4D Sedan.....................................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Crew Cab ...............................

4D Sedan.....................................

2D Convertible.............................

4D Sport Utility............................

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4D Sedan.....................................

4D Sedan.....................................

5D Hatchback ..............................

4D Sedan.....................................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Sedan.....................................

5D Hatchback ..............................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Extended Cab.........................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Crew Cab ...............................

2D Hatchback ..............................

4D Sedan.....................................

4D Sedan.....................................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Sedan.....................................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Sedan.....................................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Extended Cab.........................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Sedan.....................................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Crew Cab ...............................

4D Sedan.....................................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Sedan.....................................

4D Sedan.....................................

4D Sedan.....................................

4D Sedan.....................................

5D Hatchback ..............................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Sedan.....................................

4D Crew Cab ...............................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Extended Cab.........................

4D Extended Cab.........................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Sedan.....................................

4D Sport Utility............................

4D Sedan.....................................

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746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets

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NO ONE WILL MATCH OUR PRICE$ WE GIVE FREE APPRAISALS (No obligations, No pressure) Over 35 years as a respected local coin dealer.

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748 Good Things To Eat

PICK YOUR OWN BLUEBERRIES! 8am to 8pm

Closed Sundays Sickler Blueberry Farm - Vernon 570-333-5286 570-333-4944 NO PETS IN THE FIELD!!

758 Miscellaneous GARAGE SALE LEFTOVERS AMCOR portable 10,000 BTU air conditioner. Paid over $400 used 3 summers $100.

Graco stroller, blue $10. 570-823-7540

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760 Monuments & Lots

CEMETERY LOT

in Memorial Shrine Park of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Wyoming.

Burial lot #229, graves 1-2-3, in the Crown Hill section.

Valued at more than $1,500; for sale at $600.

570-735-2877

762

Musical Instruments

***** PIANO ***** ++++ KAWAI ++++

Continental Concerto Like Brand New Ebony upright $1985. ph 570-675-4655

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

BUYING SPORT CARDS Pay Cash for

baseball, football, basketball, hockey & non-sports.

Sets, singles & wax. Also buying comics.

570-212-0398

HUNLOCK CREEK

900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 906 Homes for Sale Having trouble paying your mortgage?

Falling behind on your payments?

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800 PETS & ANIMALS 805

Birds

PINEAPPLE CONURES

Hand fed, hand raised, tame, sold elsewhere for $399.

On sale for $190 for one, $300 for two.

Call 570-472-3914

810

Cats

FREE GREY CAT

3 year old male.

Neutered, up to date on shots, fully declawed and a great friend.

(570) 899-8731

815

Dogs

362 Susquehanna Avenue Completely remodeled, spectacular, 2 story Victorian home, with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, new rear deck, full front porch, tiled baths & kitchen, granite countertops,.All cherry hardwood floors throughout, all new stainless steel appliances & lighting. New oil furnace, washer/dryer in first floor bath.

Great neighborhood, nice yard. $174,900 (30 year loan, $8,750 down, $887/month, 30 years @ 4.5%) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-899-8877 570-654-1490

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PAWS ENHANCE YOUR PET CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE Call 829-7130 Place your pet ad and provide us your email address This will create a seller account online and login information will be emailed to you from gadzoo.com “The World of Pets Unleashed” You can then use your account to enhance your online ad. Post up to 6 captioned photos of your pet Expand your text to include more information, include your contact information such as e-mail, address phone number and or website.

BEAGLE PUPPIES AKC

champion bloodlines.

1st shots dewormed males $200 each.

570-735-5541

CHIHUAHUA PUPS 1 female, $375 2

3 year old townhome in gated community of Forest Heights with pool.

Cathedral ceilings & skylights, air, cherry floors & cabinets, granite countertops, fireplace, 3 bedrooms with 1st floor master bedroom & walk in closet. 2.5 tiled baths, waterfall sinks in master bath & powder room. All season sun porch & large private patio.

Full basement. End unit with 2 car garage. $309,000.

New Construction.

Lot #2, Fairway Estates. 2,700 square feet, tile & hardwood on 1st floor. Cherry cabinets with center island. $399,500.

For more details: patrickdeats.com 570-696-1041

LAB PUPS

SHIH-TZU PUPPIES

Parents on premises $500 570-436-3792

Call Vince 570-332-8792

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Rent out your apartment with the Classifieds 570-829-7130 JENKINS TWP.

HUNTING/FISHING RETREAT

Spectacular, remodeled, two story house situated on 110 wooded acres. It’s an outdoor’s persons dream come true.

Featuring a 20+ acre fishing lake & four small ponds, woods & fields with deer, turkey, bear & grouse. Home boasts breathtaking views of the lake & woods. Perfect for Hunt Club or very special home.

Serious, pre-qualified inquiries only.

Asking $575,000.

Call Jim Stachelek Prudential Keystone Properties 215-896-8860

HOMES FOR SALE

5 Homes left. 3 in Nanticoke, 2 in Edwardsville. Price ranging from $20,000 to $37,000 Call 516-216-3539 Leave Message

906 Homes for Sale

906 Homes for Sale

PITTSTON TWP.

ZION’S GROVE

110 Front St. This well-maintained 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths bilevel home is in move in condition. Spacious eat-in kitchen with custom cabinets, tile floor and counters.

Unique lower level family room with wood burning fireplace, office space. laundry/bath combo.

Plenty of storage including an 8X6 cedar closet. Outdoor space has covered patio, columned carport and well manicured partially fenced yard.

Detached large garage.

For more info & photos, go to www.atlasrealtyinc.com NEW PRICE $189,900 MLS# 12-2053 Call Angie at 570-885-4896 Terry at 570-885-3041

PLAINS 5 Odonnell St. $114,900

Highland Hills 8 Patrick Road Magnificent custom built tudor home with quality throughout. Spacious 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 story living room with fireplace and library loft. Dining room, family room and 3 season sunroom which overlooks professionally landscaped grounds with gazebo and tennis/basketball court. Lower level includes recreation room, exercise room and 3/4 bath.

Enjoy this serene acre in a beautiful setting in Highland Hills Development.

Too many amenities to mention.

Taxes appealed and lowered considerably for year 2013. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-723 $399,900 Call Terry 570-885-3041 Angie 570-885-4896

LAFLIN $129,900

Great starter home in convenient location.

Bi-Level.

3 bedrooms with hardwood floors, 1 and 3/4 bathrooms and 1-car heated garage. Near VA Hospital, casino, highways, etc. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS # 12-2622 Directions: Traveling South on RT 315; Left on Mundy St; Left on Bear Creek Blvd; Left on ODonnell St. Home is on the right.

Call Keri Best 570-885-5082

SWOYERSVILLE

689 Main Street 2 bedroom home on large lot with bonus efficiency apartment. Large living room, eat in kitchen, screened porch.

Freshly painted and new flooring. See www.craiglslist.org $69,000. Call 570-696-3368

To place your ad Call Toll Free 1-800-427-8649 WILKES-BARRE

13 Darling St. OPEN HOUSE SUN. AUG. 5 12-1:30pm 111 Laflin Road Nice 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Split Level home with hardwood floors, 1 car garage, large yard and covered patio in very convenient location. Great curb appeal and plenty of off street parking. Rt. 315 to light @ Laflin Rd. Turn west onto Laflin Rd. Home is on left.

For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-2852 Keri Best 570-885-5082

Modern, 1 bedroom loft townhouse in gated community, sleeps 4; taxes $400/year.

Maintenance fee $70/month. Asking $35,000 or rent for $500/month. 5 minutes to Hazleton, 1 mile to Eagle Rock Resort.

570-824-6887 or 570-793-9390

912 Lots & Acreage

JENKINS TOWNSHIP Prestigious

Highland Hills Development .88 Acres. $75,000 570-947-3375

LAND LIQUIDATION 30 Mile Views

2 Acres $39,900 5 Acres $59,900 Estate sized properties at cookie cutter prices, #1 School District in Area, Priced to Sell, Finance with Only 10% Down, No Time Frame To Build.

Call (570) 245-6288

PITTSTON

175 Oak Street New furnace, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1st floor laundry room, 3 season porch, fenced yard and off street parking.

MLS#12-721 $84,900 Call Patti 570-328-1752 Liberty Realty & Appraisal Services LLC

EAST MOUNTAIN RIDGE (Formerly Pocono

Park) and San Souci Park. Like new, several to choose from, Financing &Warranty, MobileOneSales.net Call (570)250-2890

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

ASHLEY

2nd floor. 2 bedrooms.

Porch.

Appliances.

Gas heat. Electric hot water. $495 + utilities & security.

Water, sewer & garbage paid. Credit / background check. Quiet animals - cleaning fee.

Call 570-823-6060

AVOCA

1 bedroom apartment. 2nd floor, large kitchen.

Includes heat, refrigerator, stove, water, garbage & sewer fees. Nice quiet, clean residential neighborhood. Pets negotiable. $590/month.

Call 570-228-8563

AVOCA

3 rooms includes heat, hot water, water, garbage & sewer + appliances, washer/dryer hookup, off street parking.

Security. No pets. $480/month.

570-655-1606

To place your ad call...829-7130 Beautifully maintained 2-story home with 3 bedrooms and 1 and 3/4 bathrooms. Oak floors throughout with chestnut woodwork.

Cherry kitchen, stained glass windows, french doors, fireplace and a 3season porch all situated in a countrylike setting in the heart of the city.

Huge attic can be converted into master suite or 4th or 5th bedroom. Off street parking. Convenient location.

Nothing to do but move in! Must see. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS #12-2620 $99,900 Directions: Traveling south on North River Rd; Left at light at Courthouse onto West North St, Left onto Darling St. Home is in the right. atlas realtyinc.com Call Keri Best 570-885-5082

EDWARDSVILLE

1 bedroom, first floor. W/w carpeting, w/d hookup, stove and fridge included. Large porch. Utilities by tenants. 1 year lease. $350/mo + security. No pets.

Credit and background check.

Not section 8 approved.

570-779-5218

EXETER

CHOOLEY

570-654-5733 Equal Housing Opportunity

FORTY FORT

PITTSTON TWP.

4 Bedroom Colonial Home in Pocono Ridge Estates. Large 2 Car Garage, Paved Driveway, Electric Heat & Central Air, 1.5 Baths, Large Eat in Kitchen & Dining Room. Double Deck with Hot Tub. Low Taxes. $219,000 Call 570-212-1404

1st floor 2 bedrooms. $545 + security.

Water, sewer & garbage included.

570-332-8922

HANOVER TOWNSHIP Two 1st floor, 1 bedroom apartments.

All utilities included.

No pets. $600 + 1 month security.

(908) 964-1554

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

AMERICA REALTY RENATLS 570-288-1422 Call for specifics REMODELING IN PROCESS! 1 bedrooms $625 + utilities; 2 bedrooms $575 to $750 + utilities. All deluxe, built-ins, some fireplaces, carports, enclosed porches.

No Pets, No Smoking, 2 YEAR LEASES, EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION.

PITTSTON room apartment,

3 2nd floor, wall to wall carpet, off street parking.

Enclosed porch. $450/month + utilities & security. No pets. 570-655-1222

PITTSTON

KINGSTON

2 Deluxe 3 BR apts. 1st floor, 2 baths plus. 2nd floor 1.5 baths & den plus. All appliances, washer/dryer included. Carpeted, A/C, garage, no pets/smoking, lease.

(570)287-1733

KINGSTON

2nd floor unit. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, $525 + utilities. Offstreet parking, deck off bedroom.

Kingston, 3 bedroom, $800 + utilities. 1/2 double. Off street parking, yard, newly remodeled.

Kingston, 1 bedroom, $465 + utilities. 2nd floor, off street parking.

Kingston, 2 bedroom, $510 + utilities. Large apartment with dining & living rooms, new carpeting.

Our Units include sewer, appliances, & maintenance.

References, lease & credit check required. Call 570-899-3407 for information.

KINGSTON

72 E. W alnut St. 2nd floor. Located in quiet neighborhood.

Kitchen, living room, dining room. Sunroom. Bath. 3 bedrooms; 2 large & 1 small. Lots of closets. Built in linen closet & hutch.

Hardwood and carpeted floors. Fireplace.

Storage room. Yard. Washer / dryer, stove / fridge. Heat and hot water included.

Available August 1.

One year lease + security. $950 570-283-4370

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KINGSTON

Nice 4 bedroom, 2nd floor. Kitchen newly remodeled.

Gas heat, w/d hookup, large living room with nice front porch. $650 plus security and utilities. References required. Call 570-714-2432 Extension 137

LUZERNE

3 bedrooms, 1 bath, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets, yard. $650/month + 1 month security & utilities. Call 570-817-0410

MOUNTAIN TOP WOODBRYN 1 & 2 Bedroom.

No pets. Rents based on income start at $405 & $440. Handicap Accessible.

Equal Housing Opportunity. 570474-5010 TTY711 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

VE

EXETER, PA Accepting applications for 1 bedroom apartments.

Quality apartments for ages 62 and older.

Income limits apply. Rent only $450 month. *Utilities Included *Laundry Facilities *On Site Management *Private parking

70 McLean Street

$99,900 Very nicely updated & maintained 2 story home, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 4season sunroom with huge backyard & deck. Newer carpeting, off street parking & security system. ONE YEAR HOME WARRANTY. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-2886 Keri Best 570-885-5082

Apartments/ Unfurnished

Senior Apartments 222 S A .

Call for appointment

WILKES-BARRE

941

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

915 Manufactured Homes

HUNLOCK CREEK

ITALIAN CANE CORSO

AKC. English.

Black & Chocolate. Big, blocky heads. Stocky.

Laid back temperament. All health clearances.

Ready now.

570-549-6800 www.emlabradors .com

3 Bedrooms 1 Bath.

Finished Walk-Out Basement.

Single Car Garage.

HANOVER TWP.

Mastiff Puppies ICCF Registered & ready to go! Parents on premises.

Blue. Vet Checked Price Reduced!

570-617-4880

black. First shots & wormed. $450 each. Father is certified. Ready 08/03.

570-869-1720

$54,000

570-479-1084

males $325 Vet checked. Great lap dogs.

570-648-8613

LAB PUPPIES AKC. Yellow or

JENKINS TWP.

1252 Main St.

DURYEA TOWNHOME

TO CONSIDER....

Rustic country home with 7 acres, off Rt. 29 near Moon Lake. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Large kitchen & living room. Sunroom. 2 car garage.

2 story barn with fenced in pasture.

This property also comes with separate septic well, electric, carport & shed. $235,000.

570-506-5986

EXETER

OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm

52 Carr Ave. DALLAS, PA Across from Dallas Agway on Rt. 415

906 Homes for Sale

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

PARSONS

2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, washer, dryer, fridge, stove & heat included. $685/month + security. no pets.

Call 570-332-9355

PITTSTON

2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, living room, eat in kitchen.

Stove, garbage disposal, fridge, washer & dryer included.

Carpeted & newly painted, air. Trash & sewer paid. Off street parking for 1 car. No smoking.

No pets. $575 + utilities, security & 1st month.

570-696-1485 Leave Message

PITTSTON

3 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room, dining room, full kitchen, laundry room, off street parking, 1st floor, landlord pays garbage, available immediately $650/month Call Steve at (570)468-2488

CLEAN & SPACIOUS 4 room apt. 2nd floor, stove & refrigerator, off street parking.

Water, sewer & garbage included.

Non smokers & no pets. $575/month.

570-655-2567

PITTSTON TOWNSHIP

1 bedroom. Stove, fridge.

Laundry hookup.

1 year lease.

No pets. $375 + utilities. Call 570-237-0968

PLYMOUTH Newly renovated 2

bedroom. 1st floor.

Kitchen appliances, w/d, heat hot water and sewer included.

Air, small fenced in yard, Borough inspected. First, last security. $700/mo 570-332-7332 570-287-3935

PITTSTON AREA

2nd floor, 2 bedroom, washer dryer hook up, heat & hot water included.

No pets.

Call (570)654-2433

WEST PITTSTON

1 bedroom, stove & dishwasher, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, totally remodeled.

Water paid. $550/month, plus utilities, 1st & security. 570-299-7103

WEST PITTSTON

2 bedroom half double. 2 baths. Stove, fridge.

Laundry hookup. No pets. 1 year lease. $575 + utilities. Call 570-237-0968 WEST PITTSTON Out of flood area Charming, large, 4 rooms, 2nd floor, living room, den, new eat in kitchen, all appliances Includes heat, off street parking, w/d hookup, garbage. $585/month, lease and security 570-328-0784

WILKES-BARRE

Mayflower Crossing Apartments 570.822.3968 2, 3 & 4 Bedrooms - Light & bright open floor plans - All major appliances included - Pets welcome* - Close to everything - 24 hour emergency maintenance - Short term leases available

Call TODAY For AVAILABILITY!! www.mayflower crossing.com Certain Restrictions Apply*

WILKES-BARRE 307-309 South St E. 2 bedroom apartment, available now, 1 bath, new carpet, ceramic tile in kitchen & bath, 6x8 porch, landlord pays heat & water.

NO HOOKUPS, NO PETS. $650 /month, 1st month & security required.

Call Manny 718-946-8738 or 917-295-6254

WILKES-BARRE Renovated One Bedroom 216 Carlisle St. Available 8/1. May be used as two bedroom. New refrigerator, stove.

New floors, carpets. Ceiling fans. Fresh paint. $600 mo. $600 security. Call 215565-6761 or email alexandervending @gmail.com

WILKES-BARRE

Walking distance to Wilkes University, minutes from King’s Newly renovated.

Most utilities included. Professional on site management.

Off street parking.

Starting at $515.

866-466-0501 or leasing-cumberland @rentberger.com

WILKES-BARRE

West River St. Large 2, 3, & 4 bedroom apartments. Heat & hot water included. Balcony. Off street parking. Washer dyer hookup. Pets OK. $855 - $950.

Call 570-237-0124

944

Commercial Properties

953 Houses for Rent

MODERN OFFICE SPACE WEST PITTSTON

OFF STREET PARKING INCLUDED Suite 1– 725 sq ft Utilities included Suite 2– 1,450 sq ft Utilities included Units are unfinished & can be fit out to your specifications.

Call: 570-655-3329 – Extension 2 Margie

RETAIL / OFFICE

1188 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort, PA This unique 2,800 Sq Ft. interior (Circa 1879), Features 10’ Ceilings, Distinctive chandeliers, Two fireplaces. French door entrances.

Large parking lot.

Handicap accessible. Central a/c, Hardwood floors.

Signage is perfectly positioned on the 179’ frontage. Over 15,000 vehicles pass daily. Call

570-706-5308

WILKES-BARRE BEST $1 SQ. FT.

LEASES YOU’LL EVER SEE! Warehouse, distribution, storage, light manufacturing.

Gas heat, sprinklers, overhead doors, parking for 30 cars.

Yes, that $1 sq.ft. lease!

We have 9,000 sq.ft., 27,000 sq.ft., and 13,000 sq. ft.

Can combine.

There is nothing this good!

Call Larry @ 570-696-4000 or 570-430-1565

950

Half Doubles

DUPONT Completely remodeled, modern 2 bedroom 1/2 double.

Lots of closet space, with new carpets and completely repainted.

Includes stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer hook up.

Nice yard & neighborhood, no pets. $595 + security. Call 570-899-8877

SWOYERSVILLE Large, newly

remodeled 3 bedroom. Stove, dishwasher, washer/ dryer hook up, off street parking. No pets. $600/month + utilities. Call 570-301-7723

Need to rent that Vacation property?

Place an ad and get started!

570-829-7130

WEST PITTSTON

4 Nassau St. HALF DOUBLE 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, kitchen, dining room, off street parking, quiet neighborhoodWyoming Area School District. NO PETS, NO SMOKERS, $625/ + utilities & security Call Mike 570-760-1418

WEST PITTSTON

MAINTENANCE FREE!

One block to elementary school.

3 Bedrooms.

Off-Street Parking No Smoking. $700 + utilities, security, last month.

570-885-4206

WILKES-BARRE

1/2 double. 3 bedrooms. Wall to wall carpeting, washer / dryer hookup.

Fenced in yard. $475 plus utilities and security. Call 570-472-2392

WILKES-BARRE

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953 Houses for Rent

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570-407-3600

INKERMAN JENKINS TWP. HOUSE FOR RENT

3-BEDROOMS, 1 BATH WASHER, DRYER HOOKUP, LARGE YARD OFF STREET PARKING $575.00 PER MONTH + UTILITIES. SECURITY & LEASE REQUIRED 570-735-1047

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WILKES-BARRE

Newly renovated. single home with large fenced yard, detached garage off street parking, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, living & dining rooms, hardwood floors, air, security system, appliances. $750/ month, + utilities, 1st, last, security, references & credit check. No pets.

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570-606-5143

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570-655-8928

1000 SERVICE DIRECTORY 1024

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Chimney Service

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2012 HONDA ACCORD LX

$0 DOWN PAYMENT

MPG

34 HWY

4 dr, Auto Trans, AC, PW, PL, Cruise, ABS, 6 Air Bags, Tilt, Keyless Entry, AM/FM/CD, Model #CP2F3CEW

219

$

*

$219 Lease Per Mo. For 36 Months through AHFC. $0 Down Payment. 1st Payment and tags due at delivery. Residual $12,919.20.

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0

.9%

2012 HONDA CIVIC LX SEDAN

$0 DOWN PAYMENT

MPG 28 City 39 HWY

• Model #FB2F5CEW • 140-hp 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® • 5-Speed Automatic Transmission • Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System • Power Windows/Locks/Mirrors • Cruise Control • Remote Entry • 160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 4 Speakers • ABS • Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) • Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) • Side Curtain Airbags ***Lease ease 36 Months through ahfc ahfc. $0 Down Payment Payment.

199

$

* ** Per Mo. Mo L ease Lease

1st payment and tags due at delivery. Residual $11,952.95

*On select models to qualified buyers for limited term.

2012 HONDA ODYSSEY EX

2012 HONDA CR-V EX

$0 DOWN PAYMENT

MPG 18 City 27 HWY

MPG 22 City 30 HWY

• Model #RL5H4CEW • 248-hp, 3.5-Liter, 24-Valve, SOHC i-VTEC® VTEC® V-6 Engine • 5-Speed Automatic Transmission mission h Trac• Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with tion Control • Anti-Lock Braking System m (ABS) • Driver’s Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, ustment, including Power Lumbar Support • Power wer Sliding Doors • 17” Alloy Wheels • 229-Watt att AM/ FM/CD Audio System with 7 Speakers including Subwoofer • 2GB CD-Library • Bluetooth® etooth® HandsFreeLink • USB Audio Interface • Exterior Temperature Indicator • Multi-Function 2nd-Row Center Seat • Three-Row Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor • Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) • Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control and Air Filtration • One-Motion 60/40 Split ****Lease Lease 3rd-Row Magic Seat®

299

$

• Model RM4H5CJW • 185-hp • 2.4-Liter, 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® 4-Cylinder Engine • Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™ • Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control • Automatic Transmission • Cruise Control • A/C • One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature • Remote Entry System • Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® • Multi-angle rearview camera with guidelines • 160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 6 Speakers • Bluetooth® Streaming Audio • Pandora® Internet Radio compatibility • SMS Text Message Function • USB Audio Interface • Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) • Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) • Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) • Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor

* Per ***Mo. L ease Lease

36 Months through ahfc ahfc. $0 Down Payment Payment.

1st payment and tags due at delivery. Residual $18,823.90

IN STOCK!

LEASES BASED ON APPROVED CREDIT TIER 1 THRU AHFC. MILEAGE BASED ON 2012 EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES. USE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES ONLY. DO NOT COMPARE TO MODELS BEFORE 2008. YOUR ACUTAL MILEAGE WILL VARY DEPENDING ON HOW YOU DRIVE AND MAINTAIN YOUR VEHICLE. OFFERS EXPIRE 9/4/2012

MATT BURNE HONDA PRE-OWNED CENTER

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king o o L a for ar? d C Goo

Call: 1-800-NEXTHONDA

2.9% on Certified Hondas

View Prices at www.mattburnehonda.com

‘S 99 FORD ESCORT SE SEDAN Green, 86K, Was $5,250

Now

$4,950

04 HONDA CIVIC LX SDN Gray, 84K, 5Spd, Was $8,500

Now

$8,500

HONDA CRV 4WD

$9,950 05 SE, GRAY, 72K $14,950 02 LX, GOLD, 80K

03 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI SDN Gold, 71K, Was $6,950

Now

$5,500

07 CHRYSLER SEBRING TOURING SDN Blue, 71K, Was $9,850

Now

$9,500

05 HONDA CIVIC LX SEDAN Gray, 49K

Now

$10,950

08 SATURN VUE XE-V6 AWD

08 PONTIAC TORRENT AWD

Navy, 64K, Was $13,950

Red, 75K

Now

$12,950

06 HONDA PILOT 4WD EX, White, 76K

Now

EXL, White, 56K

Now

$14,750 $18,500

07 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 4WD Blue, 69K, Was $17,950

Now

$16,950

Now

$12,950

09 HONDA CIVIC LX CPE Silver, 34K, Was $14,950

Now

$13,950

YOUR TRADE HERE!

ODYSSEY 10 Odyssey EX Slate, 24K, Was $25,950..NOW $24,750 10 Odyssey EXL-DVD Slate, 33K .......NOW $25,950 10 Odyssey EXL Navy, 15K......................NOW $26,500 10 Odyssey EXL DVD Slate, 24K, Was $27,500..NOW $26,950

RIDGELINE 4WD 11 RIDGELINE RTS Black, 19K ...........................NOW $28,500 09 RIDGELINE RTL Black, 34K ...........................NOW $27,500

08 08 07 10 08

CRV CRV CRV CRV CRV

CRV 4WD EX White, 46K ..............................................NOW $17,950 EX Blue, 56K................................................NOW $17,950 EXL Navy, 44K ............................................NOW $18,500 EX Opal, 15K................................................NOW $20,950 EXL Red, 18K .............................................NOW $21,500

HONDA ONDA ACCORD SD SDN

ACCORDS 09 ACCORD LXP SDN Silver, 16K, Was 17,950........NOW $16,950 09 ACCORD EX SDN Beige, 31K, Was $18,500 ........NOW $17,950 11 ACCORD LX 5SPD SDN White, 16K, Was $18,750 NOW $17,750 10 ACCORD LXP SDN Silver, 28K, Was $18,950 .....NOW $18,500 10 ACCORD EXL SDN Red, 30K, Was, $19,950 ......NOW $19,750 09 ACCORD EXL V6 SDN Silver, 37K, Was $20,500 .NOW $19,950 08 ACCORD EXL V6 Green, 52K............................NOW $19,950 10 ACCORD EXL V6 Gray, 38K..............................NOW $20,950 09 ACCORD LX Gray, 48K........................................NOW $14,950 09 ACCORD LX Gray, 36K........................................NOW $16,500 10 ACCORD LXP White, 18K....................................NOW $16,950

07 PILOT EXL Black, 55K, Was $20,950.......................NOW $19,950 10 PILOT LX Gray, 25K, Was $24,950 ...........................NOW $23,950 11 PILOT LX Gray, 37K, Was $24,950 ...........................NOW $24,950 11 PILOT EX Silver, 8K, Was $29,500 ...........................NOW $28,950 11 PILOT EXL Gray, 21K, Was $30,500........................NOW $29,950 09 PILOT EX Silver, 58K ..........................................NOW $23,500 11 PILOT EX Silver, 14K ..........................................NOW $28,950 11 PILOT EXL Red, 36K .........................................NOW $29,950

02 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER CONV

04 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT SDN

04 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT SDN

09 CIVIC LX SDN Gray, 30K, Was $15,750.................NOW $15,250 09 CIVIC EX CPE Black, 40K, Was $15,950................NOW $14,500

Black, 68K, Was $8,950

Now

$8,500

Beige, 36K

Now

$9,750

06 6 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS SDN

Gold, 37K

Now

$9,750

07 CHEVY EQUINOX LS 4WD Silver, 68K

Silver, 37K

Now

CIVICS

PILOT 4WD

$8,250 06 SE, GRAY, 84K $11,750 05 EX V6, GRAY, 75K $13,950 02 ACCORD LX V6, GOLD, 88K

$11,950

06 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LTD Silver, 60K, Navi/R DVD, Was $13,750

Now

$13,250

Now

$12,500

05 HONDA PILOT 4WD

$13,950 $13,950 Now $17,950

EX, White, 76K

Now

EXL, Gold, 72K

Now

EX, Blue, 48K

10 CIVIC LX SDN Gray, 19K, Was $16,950.................NOW $15,950 09 CIVIC HYBRID SDN Black, 37K, Was $18,500 ...NOW $15,950 09 CIVIC EX SDN NAVI Titanium, 34K, Was $16,950..NOW $16,750 11 CIVIC LX SDN Navy, 13K, Was $17,500.................NOW $16,500 09 CIVIC LX SDN Silver, 34K ................................NOW $14,950 11 CIVIC EX CPE Red, 14K ..................................NOW $18,950

08 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4X4

10 FORD FOCUS SE SEDAN

Red, 78K

White, 12K, Was $15,950

Now

$14,950

Now

$14,950

08 CIVIC EX CPE 5 Spd, Silver, 79K ........................NOW $12,750 ELEMENT 4WD 09 ELEMENT EX Red, 55K ...................................NOW $18,500

08 CIVIC HYBRID SDN Silver, 79K....................NOW $12,500 11 CIVIC LX-S SDN Titanium, 11K ........................NOW $17,250

*2.9% on Certified Accords thru Am Honda Finance W.A.C. up to 60 mos. Certified Hondas have 1 yr - 12k Basic Warranty & 7yr - 100k Powertrain from orig. inservice date.

Open Monday - Thursday 9-9 Friday & Saturday 9-5

10 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE SDN

10 VW TIGUAN S 4 MOTION

Black, 24K, Was $21,500

Now

$20,950

Silver, 17K

Now

$20,950

1110 Wyoming Ave, Scranton, PA 1-800-NEXT-HONDA 570-341-1400

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COCCIA Leather Seats, Personal Safety with Anti-Theft Sys., Fog Lamps, CD, SYNC, Side Air Curtains, Message Center, PDL, PW,

0 60 2000 %

$

, 3.7L V6, ., Auto. Temp Control, 18” Alum.

Wheels, Advanced Trac, CD, Leather Heated/Cooled Seats, Keyless Entry w/ Keypad, Satellite Radio, Side Air Curtains, Reverse Sensing Sys., Pwr. Liftgate,

60 0 1500 %

$

VIN #3LCR826426

VIN #2LCBL11444

PRICE INCLUDES 4YR/50,000 MILE LIMITED MAINTENANCE PLAN

PRICE INCLUDES 4YR/50,OOO MILE LIMITED MAINTENANCE PLAN

24 Mos.

*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $645 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 8/31/12.

PLUS $1500 LINCOLN COMPETITIVE CONQUEST REBATE AVAILABLE FOR ALL QUALIFIED OWNERS & LESSEES.

24 Mos.

*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $645 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 8/31/12.

CURRENT LINCOLN LESSEES RECEIVE ADDITIONAL RCL RENEWAL CASH SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. NOT INCLUDED IN LEASE PRICE.

SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. NOT INCLUDED IN LEASE PRICE.

NEW 2012 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID NEW 2013 LINCOLN MKS AWD

Leather Seats, Message Center, Side Air Curtains, CD, Fog Lamps, SYNC, Personal Safety with Anti-Theft Sys., PL, PW,

VIN #3LCR827357

41MPG

3.7L V6, Remote Keyless Entry, Reverse Sensing, HID Headlamps, THX Sound Sys with CD, 19” Premium Alum.

Wheels, Dual Zone Electronic Auto Temp Control, Pwr. Heat/Cool Leather Seats, Personal Safety Sys., Safety Canopy Sys., Anti-Theft Sys., SYNC, VIN #1LDG607255

PRICE INCLUDES 4YR/50,OOO MILE LIMITED MAINTENANCE PLAN

PRICE INCLUDES 4YR/50,OOO MILE LIMITED MAINTENANCE PLAN

24 Mos.

*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 8/31/12.

NEW 2012 LINCOLN MKT AWD NEW 2012 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 4X4 All Wheel Drive, 3.5L V6, , SYNC, Heat/Cool Leather Seats, Trailer Tow Pkg., Keyless Entry w/Keypad, Push Button Start, THX Audio Sys., Blind Spot Monitoring Sys., Reverse Camera Sys.,

VIN #2LCBL53605

0 60 2500 %

5.4L V8, Leather Seats, THX Audio Sys. with CD, Pwr. Fold Down Flat Seat, Running Boards, Keyless Entry, Reverse Sensor Sys., 20” Aluminum Wheels, Rear Air/Heat, Heated/Cooled Seats., Chrome Hood Accent, Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Pkg., ,

0 60 1000 %

$

PRICE INCLUDES 4YR/50,OOO MILE LIMITED MAINTENANCE PLAN

$

VIN #5LCEL05558

PRICE INCLUDES 4YR/50,OOO MILE LIMITED MAINTENANCE PLAN

24 Mos.

*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 8/31/12.

24 Mos.

*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 8/31/12.

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED BENEFITS INCLUDE:

6 YR./100,000 MILE COMPREHENSIVE 200-POINT INSPECTION LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE FULL TANK OF GAS VEHICLE HISTORY REPORT NEW WIPER BLADES WARRANTY IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE FRESH OIL & FILTER 24/7 ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

2

.9%

APR

FINANCING AVAILABLE FOR UP TO

60 M M OO SS.

CERTIFIED 2007-2010 LINCOLN MKX AWD Most with All Wheel Drive, Pwr. Leather Heated Seats, Moonroof, Memory Seats, CD, Keyless Entry, SYNC STARTING AT

TO CHOOSE FROM

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Concrete & Masonry

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Paving & Excavating

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