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Gettin’ his licks James Masulis, 21 months, of Pittston, takes a lick of a chocolate ice cream cone at the Oblates of St. Joseph Chicken Barbecue last Sunday. More photos, 32, 33..
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For those who hate school had had dozens of operations, mostly on his head, always to try to relieve the pressure – and that, I suppose, is when I found out he had to put up with a headache every single day of his life. And every minute of every day. Michael wanted to be a journalist and he would have been a darned good one. He had all the qualities: a natural curiosity, a genuine concern for people, a love of the English language, and a willingness to learn. I never saw a student more comfortable in an interview situation. Michael would think nothing of sitting down with the college president and firing one tough question after another. But the one quality that made me think “this kid’s a journalist” was his sense of humor. You must have one of those – and in good measure – to work in this business. When Michael returned to school following his 57th operation, he told us all, “You can start calling me ‘Heinz’ now,
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I’m at 57.” And in the summer of 2006, before consenting to his 91st surgery – the one that would be his last – he was still joking. After the 90th operation, Michael had made a pronouncement: no more surgeries. He’d had enough. So he had to be talked into the next one. His doctor told him the choice was his but if he did not have it, he could wind up a vegetable. “I can’t be a vegetable,” Michael said. “I can’t.” “I understand,” the doctor said. “I couldn’t either.” “No, you don’t understand,” Michael said. “You’ve never seen my mother’s garden. If I was a vegetable, she’d forget to water me.” Michael’s mom told that story on the day he died. She enjoyed telling it because she wanted everyone to know that her son kept his sense of humor right to the end. In his final hours, he asked his mom to have a private viewing. “I don’t
want a bunch of strangers standing by my coffin telling you how good I look,” he told her. That spoke to another quality we journalists seem to have: cynicism. Mrs. Sherrill honored her son’s request. Michael Sherrill was more than just an LCCC student. He was part of the family. He had taken classes for nine years. His health situation kept him from ever taking a full load, and often he’d need to ask for a grade of ‘incomplete’ because of an emergency surgery. But he never stopped going to school, never lost his love of learning, never gave up on his dream to earn a college degree. When Tom Leary, now LCCC president but then vice president of student development, learned that Michael might be near death, he went over his transcripts and discovered that Michael – although he did not realize it – was eligible to graduate. He had indeed
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earned his degree. It was mid-summer. Leary had an official LCCC diploma shipped overnight and on a rainy Friday afternoon, he, along with Michael’s counselor Deb Boyson, department chair Tom McHugh, and professors Ron Reino, Andy Petonak and I, arranged to gather at Michael’s home in Larksville for a private graduation ceremony. We arrived two hours after Michael had died. He was 27. “Don’t say you’re sorry,” his mom interrupted each of us as we tried to express our condolences. “This is a happy day for Michael. He is finally free, free from pain. He was alert ‘til the end and he was so happy to know that he was finally a college graduate. You know what that meant to him. LCC was his life. He loved going to school.” Mrs. Sherrill said Michael’s diploma would be placed in the coffin with him. Even though he never got to see it or hold it, she said it was his most prized possession.
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Life was a pain for Michael Sherrill. Literally. Mostly a headache, sometimes a backache, but always a pain. Michael was born in pain and when, at a few weeks old, doctors diagnosed him with hydrocephalus, everyone knew why. The literal translation of hydrocephalus is “water in the head.” It’s caused by a build up of cerebrospinal fluid. That build up can do a lot of nasty things to a body, but mostly it just plain hurts. I met Michael when he was 18 years old and a brand new student at Luzerne County Community College. I don’t remember exactly when I first learned about his headaches but I know it was not on the first day of class. He simply wasn’t a complainer. The first time we sat down and talked about his pain was the first time he had to tell me he’d be missing a week or so of school due to surgery. That’s when I found out that surgery was away of life for him – he
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Caitlin Best's t`hird eye' is a tattoo on her wrist.
‘Third eye’ shows sense of humor of Pittston girl who’s been blind since birth they brought her home from the Geisinger Danville Medical Center where she had been in aitlin Best likes to tell neo-natal care for 12 weeks, havfriends that she has three ing undergone open heart sureyes, “but only half of gery. one works.” Her heart is okay, the only lastBest, 26, has been legally blind ing effect of the surgery being, since she was she said, “An born three awesome scar.” months prema- With the help of sighted Her eyes, ture on April 13, friends and enlarged books though, were vic1986, weighing and books on tape, she tims of being less than two graduated with a degree in three months pounds. Her left premature. The eye sees only information systems and retinas did not light. Her right now works at Tobyhanna have time to eye can see Army Depot as an Equal form completely. shapes and col- Employment Opportunity Best said her left ors and can dis- Assistant. eye used to be her tinguish the big better eye, but “E” on an eye she lost most of chart. the vision in it after a series of Her third eye is an indication operations for retinal detachof her sense of humor. It’s a tat- ment, glaucoma and cataracts. too of an Egyptian-style eyeball “The left still tries to be domon her wrist. inant. I have to try to focus with Best will receive the Arline my right. My eyes work indePhillips Award, which honors a pendently.” blind person who is independent Best’s parents, Ken and Sue, and a role model for others, at the never coddled her. She went to Wilkes-Barre Association of the Pittston Area High School, takBlind Annual Dinner set for ing a regular curriculum and Sept. 12 at the Woodlands Inn. joining the volleyball team. Three months after she was “Volleyball was a different expeborn, Best appeared in a photo rience and definitely challengon the front page of The Sunday ing since I don’t have depth perDispatch with her parents after ception. At the time, my vision By JACK SMILES
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Caitlin Best says her dog Teka has given her more independence. PHOTOS PROVIDED
pretty normal,” she said of her high school days. “It was challenging reading the board and papers and books, but I got through it.” She went to Misericordia University after high school as a dorm student, a first step toward independence. With the help of sighted friends and enlarged books and books on tape, she graduated with a degree in information systems and now works
at Tobyhanna Army Depot as an Equal Employment Opportunity Assistant. Though moving home was an option after college, Best instead moved into an apartment in Pittston. “I wanted to be on my own and be independent,” she said. “My mom was kind of nervous. But both my parents were understanding and helpful.” See BEST, Page 7
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was a lot better as far as seeing distances so I was able to see the ball and learned how to judge where the ball was. Overall, it was really fun.” Friends helped her get around school. “Once I knew my way around, I was able to walk around on my own. Once I knew where a classroom was I was set or if I wasn’t sure, I’d ask someone,” she said. “Even with a disability, it was
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Jamie Smith says this is one of his favorite flood aftermath photos because of the mammoth task ahead for a young boy hammering away at the walls of the kitchen in his flooded home. JAMIE SMITH
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ast September Jamie Smith was living in New York City with his wife Jenni and two-month-old baby when they were forced to evacuate due to a hurricane. They came here to stay in a family home in Falls only to run into Tropical Storm Lee and wind up stranded without power in the flood. When the water went down, Smith – a professional photographer who opened the T.W. Shoemaker Art Gallery in Wyoming last April – toured West Pittston and took some post-flood pho-
WHEN Sat., Sept. 8 RECEPTION 1 to 4 p.m. WHERE Shoemaker Gallery, 312 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming tos. On Saturday, Sept. 8, Smith will open an exhibit called “One Year Later: A retrospective look at the flood in the Susquehanna River in West Pittston” at the Shoemaker Gallery. The event will include a gallery reception from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and a neighborhood sidewalk sale to benefit the West
Pittston Library. The exhibit will run through October 27. The T.W. Shoemaker Gallery is at 312 Wyoming Ave. in Wyoming where Jamie’s greatgrandfather T.W. Shoemaker operated a plumbing and hardware business from the early 1900s See EXHIBIT, Page 9
Sweeping away water from a hardwood floor in a West Pittston home following the flood last September. JAMIE SMITH
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Fox Hill foursome is still shooting in the 90s By JACK SMILES jsmiles@psdispatch.com
As he stepped to the no. 1 tee at Fox Hill on the morning of his 90th birthday, Louis Mischianti was the youngest guy in his foursome. Mischianti was golfing with three of his long-time friends Elmo Clemente, Howard Rottman and Sam Gelso - all World War II veterans, successful retired businessmen and regular golfers. They were all of born in 1922 and turned 90 years old this year. The four have been Fox Hill members for a combined 211 years. Gelso, who grew up in the Oregon section of Pittston and lives in Jenkins, has been a member for 63 years. Gelso graduated from old Pittston High in 1940, where he was a 140-pound guard on the football team blocking for Charley Trippi. “He used to say, ‘Sammy, gimme a foot.’ He’d slice through and be gone.” Gelso and Trippi, who lives in Georgia, are still friends and talk to each other regularly. Gelso was a Staff Sergeant in the Army Air Corps in WWII, serving in England and Germany. He and his father ran the No. 14 Coal Company in the 1950s. At peak production, they employed 550 men and pulled 1500 tons of anthracite out of shafts in
Ports Blanchard. Later, he owned the Brocca Garages company. He also built and owned Avenue Lanes in Exeter, now Modern Lanes. Gelso and his wife, Theresa, have a son, a dentist in Massachusetts and four grandchildren. Howard Rottman grew up in Wilkes-Barre and lives in Kingston. He’s been a Fox Hill member for 58 years. In WWII, he was a Tech Sergeant in the Army Air Corps stationed in Cairo, Egypt assigned to the Air Transport Command. He owned and operated the Wyoming Valley Garment Company, a manufacturer of men’s trousers, in Kingston. His wife is deceased. He has a son and four grandchildren. Elmo Clemente grew up in Wilkes-Barre and lives in Kingston. He and his wife, Terry, have five sons and three grandchildren. Elmo’s brother was well known in Pittston where he ran Pat’s Shoe Repair on Broad Street. Elmo was a partner in the accounting firm of Snyder and Clemente which has 28 employees. “I still go in once a week to get a check,” he said, cracking up his buddies. Clemente’s been a Fox Hill member for 50 years. In WWII, he was a Navy Lt. First Grade serving in the Pacific as an Executive Officer on board an amphibious assault ship or LSM
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It’s been over a 100 years since the families of many Old Forge residents immigrated here from Italy, but for one weekend every year those individuals get a sense of what home felt like for their ancestors. The Felittese Association will put on the annual Felittese Festival on Friday through Sunday, Sept. 7 through 9, at the Felittese Chapel grounds. This year marks the 25th anniversary since the festival was revitalized in 1987. “The founding families came over here with their faith…and they had a chapel built, and the first picnic was a celebration in 1907,” said Joe Terruso, Felittese Association board member. The festival is modeled after one that is being held the same weekend in Felitto, a province in the town of Salerno, Italy. Both festivals are held to honor Our Lady of Constantinople, who has been venerated in the town of Felitto since 1790. The Felittese Festival in Old Forge is designed to bring descendents of Felitto together for a weekend of good food, music and prayer, with a Mass scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 9, at Prince of Peace Parish at 10 a.m., followed immediately by a procession of the carrying of the statue of Our Lady of Constantinople to the chapel grounds. “It goes back to the old days, after the procession…everybody used to make a dish and take it. It was kind of a festive gathering,” said Charles Saleski, Felittese Association member. Those involved were forced to halt the festival in 1939, due largely to World War II. Terruso said that even though they could no longer hold the festival, members of the association still honored and celebrated Our Lady of Constantinople. “Prayer still went on at the church during those years,” said Terruso. The fact that the festival is rooted in something more than just entertainment is what Terru-
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Lou Febbo, Sons of Italy; Charles Saleski, Felittese; Christina Mordente, Felittese; and Lou Terruso, Felittese are all volunteering their time to the Festival of the Felittese.
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so believes has kept it going as long as it has. “That’s the only reason it’s lasted. If it wasn’t God, it wouldn’t last. Things don’t last when they’re just quick and not steeped in religion, not steeped in the faith,” said Terruso. While those in the association still continued the Mass, there were many who missed the camaraderie that the festival created, and when the land that the Felittese Chapel grounds is currently located on became available in 1987, the association assumed ownership of it and brought the festival back to the delight of those living in Old Forge, and some who have left the area. “People from the town, former residents, that are actually Felittese origin, they come from all over the United States just to come back, see people in the town, meet people and families, there’s a lot of local interest in it,” said Saleski. Having the festival has also created an interest in the celebration from those in the community who do not belong to Felittese Association. “The whole community, not just members of the association, is behind it. Tens of thousands of hours have been donated over the last 25 years by volunteers who have given their free time,” said Terruso. “Everyone gives as much as they can, and that’s the fuel that makes it go.” In addition members of the Felittese, members of the Sons of Italy, Prince of Peace Parish and the community will be donating their time this weekend to the event. Many began volunteering as early as last year, helping to See FELITTESE, Page 7
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After a year in the apartment, Best bought a house in Pittston Township where she lives with her roommate Teka, a female 3year-old black lab service dog. “Oh yeah,” she said of how Teka has changed her life in the year and a half she’s been with her. “It was kind of scary at first. We had to develop a bond and learn to trust each other. She’s given me a lot more freedom and independence. I used to use a cane and I’m amazed at how much faster I’m able to get around now.” Best enjoys activities like “watching” TV and movies, using a computer and traveling. “I’ve gone to a lot of big cities and enjoy traveling, though sometimes I have to ask people for help reading a street sign,” she said. She can use a computer with special software that magnifies the screen. “When I watch TV, I’m pretty much listening to it,” she said. She can see big screen movies better. “It might seem weird,” she said, “but I really like, art, photography and tattoos.” She said at an art show, she can see the exhibits if she can get close enough. “If not, I have one of my friends describe it to me.” She’s also a hockey fan and goes to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins games. “Everything looks like blobs, but I pretty much can see what’s going on.” One of her favorite pastimes is listening to music. “I love music. Alternative, metal, punk and Japanese music.” Her current favorites are the Japanese band Chemical Pictures and the Ataris. Best is still debating with herself about what she will say in her acceptance speech at the Blind Association dinner. Maybe she’ll tell them the story about the third eye.
plan and prepare this year’s menu, which includes tripe, sofritto, gnocchi, meatball platters, porketta sandwiches, sausage and pepper sandwiches, portabella mushroom sandwiches, pasta fagioli, as well as Italian pastries, including cannolis, biscotti, cheesecake, cookies and the pizza fritta. The extensive menu is designed to satisfy the estimated 15,000 people who will be stopping by over the weekend. “It gets very busy,” said Chris-
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dren, one of whom is a college student. He’s an avid reader and is currently reading the newlyreleased Joe Paterno biography. Mischianti has been a Fox Hill member for 40 years, which means, unlike the other three he has to pay dues. Fox Hill waives dues for 50year members. Mischianti joked that he was going to get the other three to chip in for his membership. Mischianti grew up in Old
Forge. He owned and operated Hi-Grade Pants in Taylor. The golfing buddies also enjoy playing gin at the club and poker at Mohegan Sun. The obvious question for the foursome: Can you shoot your age? Clemente pointed at the birthday boy Mischianti and said, “Louis can.” Mischianti laughed and said, “It’s easier now that I’m 90. I don’t have to shoot in the 80s.”
ation is confident this year will be as successful as in year’s past, they aren’t resting on their laurels. In an effort to improve on the yearly event, this year the festival will include the inaugural Race for Our Lady of Constantinople. “I wanted to do this way back,” explained Lou Terruso, race coordinator. “This year I finally decided I want to try it.” The two-mile race and fun walk will be held on Sunday, Sept. 9, beginning at the Old Forge High School football field, located at 301 1st St., and ending at the Felittese Chapel grounds, 145 3rd St., Old Forge. Prizes will be given to the top finishers in each age group. Registration will begin at the high school at 8 a.m., with the race scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Cost to participate in the race is $15. Proceeds from the race and the festival will benefit Our Lady of Constantinople Chapel, Prince of Peace Parish and local char-
Charles Saleski preparing the food at a previous festival. PHOTO PROVIDED
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tina Mordente, vice president of the Festival Felittese. Mordente and the other volunteers are confident they’ll have enough food to cater to the crowd, having most of the cooking done, with 2,400 pounds of gnocchi, 7,000 meatballs and 600 pounds of tripe all ready to go. The homemade dishes, as well as the live entertainment, have helped make the festival a success over the last two decades. This year’s lineup includes performances by Fuzzy Park on Friday, Gold Dust on Saturday and The Poets on Sunday. All performances begin at 6:30 p.m. And, even though the associ-
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Taylor Class of ’37 celebrates 75th anniversary Sopranos star dines at Palazzo 53
Taylor High School Class of 1937 recently celebrated the 75th anniversary of its graduation. They reunited every five years after graduation and since 1997 have been meeting every single year. Shown here at the most recent get together are classmates Mrs. Mary Rowlands, Taylor, standing, and Mrs. Lillian Goldstein, Duryea, seated. Absent at the time the photo was taken were Edward Grabowski, Andrew Kavulich and Lila Sclawy. This year’s celebration was at La Casa Trattoria Restaurante. Mary and Lillian have enjoyed a lifetime friendship. They planned the first Taylor Class of ’37 reunion in 1942. When departing from this year’s party they looked at each other and said, simply, “See you next year.” Of course, they will see each other many times in between. Campenni a starter Julian Campenni, former Wyoming Area grid standout who is a red-shirt freshman at UConn, is starting at defensive
tackle for Thursday’s game against UMass. Meets deejay Mia Rinaldi of Pittston Township recently met DJ Pauly D and his friend Jerry Gialanello while on vacation in Newport, Rhode Island. She is pictured with Pauly D while signing bottles of his REMIX at Haxton’s Tollgate Liquors in Warwick, RI. Happy birthday Birthday wishes go to Gene Anderson, Hughestown, and Stephen Pomichter, of Pittston, who celebrated August 28; Helyne O’Malley and Tracy Tigue Ashby, both of Hughestown, who celebrated on August 29. Happy birthday to Margaret Monk, Hughestown Borough Historian, who celebrated on September 1; and Theresa Valenti, Exeter celebrating on September 7. Today at Frances Slocum Today Sunday, Sept. 2, Frances Slocum Park will present
Another celebrity dined in Pittston at Palazzo 53 recently. Remember earlier in the year Paul Sorvino dined there. On Friday, August 24, the celebrity was Federico Castelluccio, who is better known as Furio Giunta, the character he played on the hit HBO series The Sopranos. He dined with his companion Yvonne Maria Schaefer and some other friends. Yvonne is an actress/model and film producer. Castelluccio was born in Italy and moved with his family to New Jersey as a child. He is also an accomplished Renaissance-style fine art painter. Pictured is Palazzo 53 owner and chef Chris Barcia with Castelluccio. three programs. At 2 p.m. it’s Butterflies for Little Guys. Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 and their adults will learn about caterpillars and butterflies. At 4 p.m. Nature Bingo is for kids of all ages and all those young at heart don’t want to miss this fast paced program as we learn about local plants and animals. At 7 p.m. enjoy Music in the Woods with Jim Weiss, on guitar, fiddle, and mandolin at Campground amphitheater In the event of inclement weather amphitheater programs will be cancelled. Call to confirm program is still being held . 570-696-9105.
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sidewalk sale in conjunction with the exhibit to raise money for the West Pittston library. He will be selling stuff from the hardware store and donated garage sale type items. Though it was not Smith’s intention when he created the exhibit to post the photos for sale, he will sell if asked and then donate 50 percent of the proceeds to the library. One of Smith’s favorite images
is of a young boy hammering away at the kitchen walls, which had to be ripped down to the studs to get rid of mold. “The scale of clean up was hard to illustrate,” Smith said. “That’s why I like the image of the boy and a hammer trying to take apart the entire room.” To donate to the sidewalk sale visit facebook.com/twshoemaker or email Jamie at jamie@jamiesmith.com
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“The more I walked around, I saw that people were devastated but in high spirits and welcoming. I wanted to help, but I’m not a plumber or electrician. I’m a photographer and I thought, I better photograph this.” As he shot, Smith wasn’t sure what he would do with the photos. As he put it, “it had to marinate for a while.” Finally, he decided to create the exhibit and also to have a
Jeffrey P. D’Andrea, D.O., F.A.C.C., is pleased to announce the opening of his new cardiology practice. Smith describes this photo. It's from the house of an older woman who was a piano teacher. She lost three pianos in the flood including the baby grand in the photo. I didn't get to meet her, she was evacuated, but her daughter seemed to be in charge of a house full of grand children who were working tirelessly to clean out the house. I went back to the same neighborhood a week later and most of the people were still at it.
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until his death in the 1940s. It was also the site of Snyder’s Hardware. In an email, Smith explained how he came up with the idea for the flood photo exhibit.
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“In West Pittston I obviously witnessed a great deal of heartache and destruction. However, I was also moved by the spirit of many of the residents who were determined to clean up and by the support from others in the community who donated food, or helped with the clean up efforts.
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Dr. D’Andrea will continue to see current and new patients in temporary locations until the upcoming grand opening of his new office.
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Kunigel sang at LL World Series in ‘80 Peeking into the past
Question #1 In September 1970, what event caused an estimated 10,000 people to show up in Pittston With Judy Minsavage on a Thursday morning? 1950 – 62 Years Ago Sergeant Michael F. Garzella, of Pittston, serving with the Heavy Mortar Co., 109th Infantry of Pittston as unit administrative assistant, was commissioned a warrant officer junior grade. Garzella served for 42 months during World War II and was discharged in 1945. He re-enlisted in the local National Guard unit. Garzella joined Fred O’Malley and Owen Golden, both of Avoca, as one of three local officers of the Heavy Mortar Company to be commissioned “from the ranks.” Neighbors Dominick Vincelli and Joseph Walsh had a common problem, a towering 60-foot silver maple situated in an eight-foot area between their homes located at 110 and 108 Ann St. in West Pittston. The roots of the 150-year-old tree were causing foundation damage to both properties and the men were desperate to find a company willing to take on the tree’s removal. Up stepped Robert Bell of Bell Tree Company of Coxton. With great precision, Robert and his brother, whose name was not given, cut the tree down without any difficulty much to the amazement of Vincelli, Walsh and their neighbors The annual Kehoe-Berge Coal Company clambake was scheduled to be held at the Kehoe estate in Harding. Clams, corn freshly picked at the Kehoe farm and refreshments were on the menu. Entertaining the “thousands of coal men and old timers of the Anthracite region” was the American Legion Band of West Pittston, the Scotch band of Philadelphia and Irish band of New York, vocalists Harry Stanton, Henry Morgan, Billy Kerwin, Pat Curry, James Corbett, James Walsh, Ted Dove, Jimmy McNey and James Brady. Con McCole dispensed jokes while John J. “Butch” McDevitt was the renowned “millionaire for a day.” According to northernfield.info.com in 1950, Kehoe-Berge had 11 operating mines, 1,224 employees and a total production of close to 600,000 tons of coal. The Sunday Dispatch Inquiring Photographer asked, “What would you say
was a typical American?” Dolores Delicati, of Pittston, answered, “He’s always rushing, looking for security, wants a good time and to marry and raise a family.” Mrs. Franklin Huffsmith, of Hughestown stated, “The typical American is bound to a routine, save money, help out a friend and is of the opinion his country is the best in the world.” Jim Connors, of Pittston, added, “He goes to work to provide for his family, goes to church and expresses himself without fear of reprisals.” 1960 – 52 Years Ago Retired railroad worker Frank Lankowski and his wife Bertha, of Duryea, made something beautiful out of empty beer cans. Mr. Lankowski painstakingly cut the can into thin strips and Mrs. Lankowski patiently sculpted the shredded metal into beautiful miniature chairs, patiently weaving and curling each strip into a delicate ribbon effect creating the arms, legs and back. Each chair was then given a velvet seat and a coat of gold paint. After seeing a set made by a woman from California, the couple became interested in the craft and set about creating over 200 chairs. Marine First Lieutenant William Kurtz, of Duryea, was presented the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Ribbons. He was awarded the star for meritorious service as a platoon commander with the First Marine Division, Vietnam. Lieutenant Kurtz facing heavy enemy fire maneuvered his position to aid in deploying his men to hold off the enemy until reinforcements could arrive. The Avoca American Legion Little League team members Jim Mullins, Steve Turel, Billy Gibbons, Jay Cieless, Rich Rubble, George Aldrich, Pat Feeney, Bill Baclasky, Gary Rogan, Carl Craig, John Satkowski, Joe Rogan, Mike Brogan and Tom Maciorowski had a 10-5 record for the season going into the playoffs of the Avoca Little League championship. The team came away with honors by beating the V.F.W. team. Joe Casp-
er and assistant Ron Casper coached the Legion team to their victory. Two large school buildings in Avoca were set to be razed. The Avoca No. 1 on Main Street and Cleveland in the Oregon section had fallen into disrepair. Joseph L. Nowakowski was contracted to dismantle Avoca No 1 and Pearage Brothers in Duryea would handle demolition of the Cleveland School. Question #2 In 1980, who was the young Pittston woman to be the recipient of a “first ever” title? 1980 – 32 – Years Ago In their first season, local amateur soccer team Greater Pittston Red Devils placed third in post-season playoffs. Sal D’Amico, having played the sport in France for many years, organized the team with his two brothers, Lou and Joe, also experienced players. Born and raised in Dublin Ireland, Pat Coleman, of Duryea, scored 37 goals in the season. Local residents Franco Aptiliasimov, a native of Bulgaria, and Peter Sartorio, a native of Tunisia, added their expertise scoring goals and working the defense. Pittston Area Senior Roberto Bianco grew up in Chile and possessed a great deal of soccer ability. The rest of the team members contributing to the win in their first year of play were Bill Gilmartin on defense, Mike Caputo, goalie. Rounding out the team were Brian McDade, Bernie Dessoye, Paul Menichini, Guy Querci, Karen DeMark, Ned Trady, Gino Cadden, Guy Chiazza and Ray Doran. With two Masters degrees in music, Arlene Kunigel, of Duryea, opened the 33rd annual Little League World Series in Williamsport by singing the National Anthem. Organized in 1947, the tournament was called the National Little League Tournament. It was later renamed the Little League Baseball World Series. Garry Sheffield, retired New York Yankees hitter, played in the 1980 Little League championships. His team lost to Chinese Taipei. 1990 – 22 Years Ago Louis Biagotti, of Exeter, was the subject of a Spotlight article, which appeared in The Sunday Dispatch on Sept. 2, 1990. At the age of 85, Mr. Biagotti was
known as the oldest working barber in Greater Pittston and possibly the northeast region. Biagotti, who had been cutting hair since 1917, opened his shop at 1176 Wyoming Avenue, Exeter in 1930. When he started, haircuts were 50 cents, but as time went on, a price war erupted among the local barbershops and the cost went down to 5 cents a cut with a free cup of coffee thrown in. He and his wife, the former Marie Antoinette Ciotola, belonged to the Golden Age Club of St. Anthony’s Parish and had two children, Thomas Joseph and Theresa Ann Lewis, and five grandchildren. Answer #1 Two Pittston Police officers were overwhelmed with the throng of people that showed up to make purchases at the J.C. Penney Company fire sale held in the former Acme Store building. Estimated at over 10,000 the crowds began lining up hours before sale time to cash in on the bargain items stored at the temporary site. The Penney store had sustained fire damage to its location on Main Street and manager Gordon McNeill said none of the fire-related merchandise would be returned to the renovated store. The city hired extra police to handle the crowds on subsequent sale days. Answer #2 Donna Azarovich, of Pittston, received the “first ever” title Of Miss Harvey’s Lake. An avid water skier and excellent student at Pittston Area, she took the title based on appearance, poise and a composition that she wrote on the history of the lake. According to www.harveyslake.org from 1950 to 1964, the Harvey’s Lake Lions Club sponsored an annual “Lady of the Lake” beauty contest. The local contest was created to choose a possible entrant for a Lions International competition with contestants from 27 countries. In 1964, the final year of the Lion’s contest, Gloria Wright, of Pittston, took first runner-up. Gloria had also competed as Miss Northeastern Pennsylvania in the Miss Universe contest.
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90th annual procession scheduled for Oct. 6 in South Pittston By SAM CHIARELLI
Dispatch correspondent
See PROCESSION, Page 12
Planning the 90th Mother of the Rosary celebration for Oct. 6 are, from left, first row, Clementine LaTorre Arcadu, Josephine Serpe Dubinski, Cary Arena Walsh, George C. Murphy, Nicole Arena Lazowski. Second row, Carmen Falzone, Charlene Arena, Coreen Milazzo, Lisa Joyce, Charlie I`' Infantino, Gioranna Arcadu Kush and Danny Argo. SAM CHIARELLI/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
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“Viva la Bedda Madre di lu Rosario!” For the past 89 years, the traditional Sicilian section of Pittston has shouted this familiar refrain. The Feast of the Mother of the Rosary has always been a grand occasion for those with ancestral ties to Montedoro, Sicily and has a long history of revelry on both sides of the Atlantic. In Pittston, the celebration’s high point is a procession of the Blessed Mother’s statue through the neighborhoods of Columbus Avenue and Oak, Railroad and Pine Streets. Community members accompany the statue on its journey and marching music from Paci’s Band provides Members of the Mother of an Old World serenade. The the Rosary procession Society ask stops regularly for participa- along its route to allow the tion and dofaithful to pin nations to donations to keep their the statue. traditions Those donaalive. Checks tions returned to St. Rocco’s can be made Church, the payable to the origin of the Mother of the procession Rosary Socie- route. When St. ty and sent to Rocco’s doors were closed 25 New Str. earlier this Pittston, Pa year, some 18640. feared that long-standing traditions would be abandoned. But now, members of the community are coming together to resurrect the long-dormant Montedoro Society. As the new Mother of the Rosary Society, this multi-generational group seeks to preserve customs that will be celebrated for the 90th time this year. “It’s something you grow up with. It’s been there since before we were born,” said Charlie “I” Infantino, a longtime musician and participant in the annual procession. His father, Joey “I,” was instrumental, both figuratively and literally, in the festiv-
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ities for many years. But all of the members of the new society have family ties to the celebration. Gioranna Arcadu Kush recalls fond memories of musicians, including society member Danny Argo, regaling her family with Italian music. “I remember them playing in my grandmother’s kitchen,” said Kush. “Danny played ‘Mama’ standing on a chair and it meant so much to my grandmother because it reminded her of her mother that she left behind in Sicily. Now it means a lot to me. This brings everybody back to life. That’s why I look forward to it.” Danny Argo is still playing The dinner Italian music will be held for the Feast of Oct. 6 and will the Mother of include tradi- the Rosary. He tional Italian spoke with enthusiasm about music from the traditional Danny Argo, “Midnight SerFrankie “G” & enade” that Friends and once awoke Sicilian families Paci’s Band. on the eve of the procession. At midnight, men of the community would gather at the old Orioles Club and set off fireworks to mark the beginning of the festivities. They would then sing and play traditional Italian music at any houses with lights on. “This was all to get people in the proper frame of mind,” said Argo. “It was a tradition in Sicily and it was the same here. The families made cookies and pastries for the men who were making their rounds. And this lasted until at least 4:00 in the morning.” At 9 a.m. the following morning, the party resumed when the full complement of Paci’s Band visited the Montedoro Society and the other Sicilian clubs, those of Serradifalco and San Cataldo. The men sang loudly and set off more fireworks. “When I tell you big time, I mean big time,” Argo said, smiling at the memory. After 11 a.m. Mass was celebrated at St. Rocco’s Church, preparations began for the annual procession. In Montedoro, the procession of the Blessed
Mother begins at 9 p.m. In order to link the two ceremonies, Pittston’s statue (which was made in Montedoro) starts her procession at 3 p.m. Although separated by thousands of miles and the differences of night and day, the two traditions are simultaneous. To the members of the Mother of the Rosary Society, these actions are among the high points of their year. George Murphy feels so strongly about the event that several years ago, he took leave from Iraq to march in the procession. “My plane was delayed out of Atlanta,” said Murphy. “I called and said, ‘Hold the band! I’m in Avoca!’” Society member Nicole Arena Lazowski added a curious meteorological mystery to the list of procession attractions. “Whether it’s raining or storming, as soon as they get to the Orioles field, the sun comes out.” It seems that even without an active St. Rocco’s, the procession will see the sun for its 90th anniversary this year. Argo was quick to point out that the parish’s new home at St. Joseph Marello welcomes the Feast of the Mother of the Rosary to its community. “Father Joe Sibilano is 100 percent in favor of continuing this,” said Argo. “He understands what it means to the people. He believes in these traditions from the Old World.” In recent years, the “Midnight Serenade” has evolved into an indoor dinner at St. Rocco’s auditorium. This year the dinner will be held on Saturday, Oct. 6 and will include plenty of traditional Italian music from Danny Argo, Frankie “G” & Friends and Paci’s Band. Tickets are $20 per person and include a catered dinner buffet, along with coffee and cake. The event is BYOB and BYOSnacks. To attend the dinner, send payment to Lisa Infantino Joyce at 25 New St., Pittston, PA 18640. Deadline for reservations is Sept. 28. Walk-ins will not be allowed. The Mass in honor of the Mother of the Rosary will be held at 11 a.m. that day at St. Joseph Marello Parish, William St, Pittston. It will be followed by the annual procession from St. Rocco’s Church at 3 p.m. Members of the Mother of the
Rosary Society ask for participation and donations to keep their traditions alive. Checks can be made payable to the Mother of the Rosary Society and sent to 25 New Str. Pittston, Pa 18640. Those who would like to march in the procession or become a part of the society are asked to search for the group on Facebook, e-mail motheroftherosary@hotmail.com, or call Lisa Infantino-Joyce at 654-6230. The society hopes to continue its traditions for many years to come. “This keeps us centered,” said Gioranna Kush. “It makes us who we are.”
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Farmers market vendors offering free drawing Shoppers at the Pittston Farmer’s Market will be given the opportunity to enter a free drawing of harvest baskets containing vegetables and fruits grown in the area along with baked goods, relishes, popcorn and a print of Pittston on Tuesday, Sept. 4, from 10 a.m. until l p.m. Vendors sponsoring the drawing are Golombs Farms and Greenhouses, Dymond Farms, Braces Orchard, Paul Plum, Creekside Bakery, Bruce Bartuska Relishes, Reba Ronk’s Popcorn, and James Busacco.
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OUR OPINION
Honor the American worker Be a laborer great or small do it well or not at all This anonymous quote says much about the American laborer who built this country. From auto workers, to farmers, to garbage collectors, to surgeons, Americans were always noted for taking pride in their work. So it stands to reason that there is a holiday dedicated to these dedicated American worker. According to the United States Department of Labor website, Labor Day is “dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.” The website continues that “the form that the observance and celebration of Labor Day should take was outlined in the first proposal of the holiday — a street parade to exhibit to the public ‘the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations’ of the community, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families.” The holiday has changed over the years since its adoption as a federal holiday in 1894. Parades are rare these days and so are community festivals dedicated to the day. But as what has become the semi-official last holiday of summer, Labor Day is still a time of celebration. During our cookouts on Monday, we’d do well to at least for a moment contemplate these words of the DOL website: “The vital force of labor added materially to the highest standard of living and the greatest production the world has ever known and has brought us closer to the realization of our traditional ideals of economic and political democracy. “It is appropriate, therefore, that the nation pay tribute on Labor Day to the creator of so much of the nation’s strength, freedom, and leadership — the American worker.”
YOUR OPINION Flood to be remembered at First United Presbyterian On Sunday, Sept. 9, at 11 a.m. the First United Presbyterian Church of West Pittston will mark the anniversary of the 2011 flood by gathering to worship in its Sanctuary at 115 Exeter Avenue. The pews will be pushed back to the walls. Comfortable-cushioned-winter-worship chairs will be arranged in the center. The pulpit and Communion Table will be brought in from their refuge in the nursery. Comfort facilities will be placed in the parking lot near one of the doors. Extension cords from our temporary service outside will give us power for light and sound. And we will worship God! We’ll thank God for the churches who welcomed us those first post-flood Sundays (First Methodist and Second Presbyterian), and for St. Barbara’s Parish who welcomed us so kindly to St. Cecilia’s. We will express gratitude for the individuals, organizations
and churches who helped us clean up, fed us, sent donations and offered prayers and words of encouragement. We will bear witness to the providence of God which has enabled us to continue to meet our ministry and mission commitments while maintaining most if not all of our regular programs, projects and activities. We’ll pray for God’s guidance as we persevere through our “season of discernment” seeking to discover what God has in mind for us in the future. If it is chilly that day, bring a sweater. If it is cloudy, bring a flashlight. We plan to have a time of fellowship and share updates after worship. Sunday, Sept. 16, we’ll return to our haven at St. Cecilia’s in Exeter. Rev. James E. Thyren
Says Republicans have changed definition of entitlement The fact that many don’t consider Social Security and Medicare as entitlement but rather as life and death issues speaks volumes for what the American people see as necessities of life. It drives me nuts that working people actually defend the move by conservative Republicans to destroy these programs as we know them. They have actually taken on an effort to change the meaning of the word entitlement as we have always known it. To me, entitlement means that I earned and deserve something and I’m entitled to it. The Republican Conservatives have changed that definition to mean welfare for some other form of handout that we don’t deserve or didn’t work for. Entitlement means we earned it and don’t let the representatives of the 1% representatives tell you anything different.
The Republican PR spin on the Paul Ryan budget backed by Mitt Romney is designed to lull our country’s seniors into accepting their plan because their selling point is that it does not affect anyone over age 55. That isn’t a selling point, it is a prediction of life style destruction for our children and grandchildren. Economists are telling us that our children and grandchildren will not live as well as we do and personally, I know people who could not survive without both programs and I want those to come after us to live a decent life. I don’t understand how these go along working class conservative wannabe’s don’t scream about the cost of war or the cost of sending money to other countries in the form of foreign aide or See ENTITLEMENT, Page 26
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Your child’s lunch at school, Does it match up? The yellow schools buses are back on the road. Crossing guards have their signs up and the young’ns and teens are out of the house once again! So how does that effect food in the house? For most families with school aged children, lunch is now being eaten out of the house for five days of the week. Lunch for some is breakfast. Depending on the age of the child, it might take a few weeks for breakfast to get on the routine schedule in the morning. It is very important as my last columns have noted so. (If you have missed them, read them on line). For most children at school, lunch is a time of freedom. Lunch monitors try to keep that freedom intact, however, doesn’t always happen. We know that lunch is a social hour; we only hope that children refuel their bodies to get them through the next several hours of the school day. So what does lunch look like? Some children insist that they pack; some insist that they buy school lunch. Whether they pack or buy, lunches should look the same through the eyes of a nutritionist. This school year, the nutrition guidelines have changed. The United State Department of Agriculture oversees the nutrition of school lunches. This year USDA is focusing more on whole grains, fruits, and vegetables along with low-fat or non-fat milk; and less sodium and fat. Here are some of the changes. Maximum calories have been set for the first time. Only 1% and skim milk are served. Trans fat have either been eliminate or minimized. Whole grains have been increased. During the next 10 years, sodium will be reduced. To be a reimbursable meal for the school; the child must take either a fruit or vegetable or both. Once the children step off the bus or come around the corner parents and or grandparents have numerous questions. How was your day? How much homework do you have? When is your next test? Two new questions to ask are “Who did you sit with for lunch and what did you eat?” If you child chooses to pack a lunch, take a look at the new requirements above. Does the pack lunch fit? After school snacks are important part of the day’s total meals also. Here is a chance to boost your child’s vegetables and whole grains. Mini After School Pizzas
Whole Grain Pita or English muffin cut in half lengthwise 1/2 cup Pizza Sauce Chopped broccoli, peppers and onions (or your child’s favorite veggies) 1 1/2 Shredded cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon oregano 1 teaspoon garlic powder Olive oil for brushing Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and place oven rack in middle-high position. Brush all bread slices lightly with olive oil and spread each with 1 1/2 tablespoons sauce. Carefully spoon vegetable mixture equally onto muffin or pita. Sprinkle with seasonings and cheese. Bake about 5-7 minutes until bread is brown on the edges. Serve immediately. To learn more, visit WWW.fns.usda.gov/healtheierschooldayandwww.tinyurl.com/schoolnutrtionstandards21012. Both web sites are filled with valuable tips and youtube videos. 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. (570) 825-1701/602-0600. Fax (570) 825-1709. mre2@psu.edu.
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Okay. I was game. But first, I talked it over with Do you ever feel like my entire life is a freak show … and you have front row seats? Lucky, the offspring. From the very first moment of diagnosis I talked lucky you! Pull up a chair (or toilet seat) and enjoy the latest installment in the series I call: “Maria’s to them about every step of the process. Against their wishes, I lifted my shirt and gave them a tutoBreast Case Scenario”. Having a double mastectomy can be a one-time rial about what will take place and what has taken deal, that is, opting not to go forward with an im- place. For us, it’s about the frankness of the cancer displant and further reconstruction. And that’s fine. In fact, that’s pretty much the cussion; demystifying the unknowns. In my mind, road I was traveling until I realized a few things: 1. this eases the fright our kids feel. And they all do. An open dialogue encourages them to think of Even my undershirts were billowing around my chest area; 2. Nothing GAP offers fits me anymore, breast cancer as an inconvenience rather than a unless I moved into the boys toddler section, and I death sentence. They’re better informed about this have; and 3. There was nothing “there” to catch my disease and subsequent surgeries, and can better invariable spilling and drooling during happy hour. educate their peers. There’s too much misinformation out there beAnd, who knew breasts were such great crumbcause we women are catchers? Well when loathe to discuss it. Why, they’re gone, you know. Thus began the slow I suppose because my father is a pharma- I will never understand. Perhaps it’s our upbringprocess of building back cist, there was never a body part and its ing. up what was dismantled. I matching function not verbally dissected I suppose because my did get implants, if you re- around the dinner table. In the girl-heavy father is a pharmacist, call, and I thought, that Jiunta house, very little else was actually there was never a body was that. Not too big, not part and its matching too small…quite the right discussed. My brother was the most edusize for this Goldilocks. I cated male in the Valley on all female op- function not verbally dissected around the dinner was content and my un- erating instructions. table. In the girl-heavy dershirts fit. Jiunta house, very little Then there came the else was actually disepisode when all hell literally broke loose and the donor tissue which acted as cussed. My brother was the most educated male in a nesting hammock for my implant came apart the Valley on all female operating instructions. He from my chest wall and leaked, creating a larger knew my monthly cycle better than I. My message is this: share the expedition and puddle at my feet than an unfortunate episode at PSU involving a six pack of Malt Duck and my flight plan with your kids. I swear to you, it will eradicate their defenses and anxieties. If they know inability to drink it efficiently. That little snafu earned me a surgical do-over what to expect, then when they walk into the bathand several days drug-induced siesta in the hospi- room and you’re in the tub, they’ll be less likely to tal. It wasn’t a hoot and all I remember is vomit the run screaming in fear and disgust. (Oh, wait, that was my husband, not my kids. My mistake). length of the dirty, naughty Susquehanna. Share it, don’t hide it. Apparently, along with Malt Duck, I have trouble I just completed my final reconstructive surgery. holding my anesthesia. But heal I did and went on I can’t go into further detail because I’ve probably with my life. A few weeks ago, I was having some discomfort already pushed the envelope too far with the mensurrounding the left implant. I visited my friendly tion of “ni&*#es”, but suffice it to say they are the neighborhood plastic surgeon and as he examined size of a Tic Tac and not a Good n’Plenty, and the culprit of my neurosis, he wondered aloud why therefore, perfect. Sure they’re non-operational … but so is an orI never completed my reconstruction. Well, in my mind I did! What the hell was he nament hanging from your Christmas tree, and we still need them to complete the whole enchilada, talking about? correct? Oh … nipples. Last stop on the Breast Cancer Express? Aren’t they just, I don’t know, sort of extraneous, Tattooing! store-front displays … like inflatable cows at Blue Stay tuned for that little adventure because I’m Ribbon Dairy? You know they don’t produce milk, but they’re almost an expected accouterment. I certain I won’t let it go by without forcing you to read every excruciating detail. Buy your ticket don’t know…was I up for more surgery? After discussing it with my friend, Denise, she early to get a good seat for what I hope will be the offered this nugget: “Every picture deserves a final installment in the BC Parade. frame. That’s your frame.” Wow. Heavy. Fortunately for Dispatch readers, Maria Heck She also said: “Snooki is about to have her ba- doesn’t hesitate to share her life in her column by…” but I was just hearing “nipples and frames”. which appears in this space every other week.
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Avoca High School Classes of the '60's Party planning committee, from left: John Cavalari, Elaine Frushon, Nelda Cavalari, Ken Bennett, Nancy Cavalari, Carol Ash, Cathy Kiesinger Appnel, Ned Jones, Marie Androscavage, Margie Klepaldo, Pauline Bartush, and Cindy Ridgley. BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
Going old school in Avoca Alumni gather on 50th anniversary of final Avoca High graduating class
nizers – remembers 1962 as a time of turmoil when disagreements surfaced about everything from building use to school colors. That merger was one topic of conversation at the reunion of former students of Avoca high school to commemorate the 50th anniversary of school district closing on August 25 in St. Mary’s school auditorium, which was decorated in Avoca’s green and gold. Another topic was the 1956 teachers’ strike, which was so rare in those days that it made news all over the state. St Mary’s, also a closed school, was an appropriate place for the reunion because the old Avoca high lacked an auditorium and had used St. Mary’s for its
By JACK SMILES
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The Avoca High School class of 1962 was the last of its kind. The small borough had run its own school district since 1871 when it was known as Pleasant Valley and there were six neighborhood schools and six teachers, one for each building. But by 1962 small town schools were out. The era of mergers, mandated by state law, was in. Avoca was absorbed by the Northeast jointure in July of 1962. The Avoca high school on Grove Street, which had been opened in1926, was turned into a Northeast elementary school, while the Avoca high school students were shipped off to Duryea and Hughestown. Cathy Appnel – a freshman in ’62 and one of the reunion orga-
The cake at the Avoca High School reunion speaks for itself. BILL TARUTIS
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proms and graduations. About 80 people attended the reunion, among them some of the 38 members the class of ’62, where they exchanged memories, danced to ‘50s and ‘60s music, and enjoyed pizza. Lead reunion committee members, Marie Androscavage Payne and Appnel and others, collected a display of school
memorabilia including photos, artifacts and clothing. Some old Avoca students who had not registered for the reunion walked in to tour the memorabilia. Father Phillip Sladicka, pastor of Avoca’s Queen of the Apostles Parish which oversees auditorium activities, served as event host and led attendees in prayer and a tribute to deceased classmates. The Avoca high school building on Grove Street was demolished in the late 1970s.
Jim 'Thinker' Thomas, left, and Nancy Cavalari Grella, both of Avoca.
Jean Kiesinger, left, and Mary Kay Jones, both of Avoca, chat during the Avoca High School party.
Cindy Hogan, of Pittston, left, shares a laugh with Patsy O'Malley Miles, of Cape Coral, Fla.
Howard 'Ome' Doran, left, and Jim Jumper, both of Avoca, chat before dinner.
Grace Marie of Avoca, left, and Patsy O'Malley Miles of Cape Coral, Fla., pose for a photo.
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An Avoca High School Memories Book and pen that reads 'AVOCA HIGH SCHOOL - I'M FROM THE OLD SCHOOL.'
Ned Jones, of Duryea, holds up his just-opened bottle of wine at the Avoca school reunion.
Helene McLaughlin of Avoca looks over memorabilia at the Avoca High School Classes of the '60's reunion party at the former St. Mary's School in Avoca last Saturday night. BILL TARUTIS/ FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
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Cathy Kiesinger Appnel, of Avoca, makes announcements to the guests before dinner at the Avoca high School reunion.
Trip to Bloomsburg Fair among activities The Pittston Senior Center will be closed on Monday, Sept. 3 for the Labor Day holiday. Learn to crochet classes with Katherine will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 17 and contin-
ue until noon every Monday. If you would like to learn how to crochet or would like to join this class, call the center at 655-5561 to register. A speaker from AARP will
Falls seniors list activities The Falls Senior Center sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne/Wyoming Counties invites men and women 60 plus to the following activities: Wed. Sept. 5 - 9:30 a.m., Walking Club. Fri., Sept. 7 - 9:30 a.m. Walking Club; 1 p.m., the St. David’s all-male choir will do a vocal presentation of folk and patriotic songs as well as a sing-a long. Mon., Sept 10 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Annual picnic . at Frances Slocum State Park. RSVP by noon the day before. Wed. Sept 12 - 9:30 a.m., Walking Club; 11:30 a.m. - a presentation on flu prevention by Keith Simonson RN, BSN from
talk on “internet safety” and also give Consumer Tips at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6. Reservations are open for the following trips: Bloomsburg Fair on Monday, Sept. 24; “Viva Italia!” on Tuesday, Oct. 9; Penns Peak on Wednesday, Oct. 24. To make a reservation or for further details, contact Connie Andrews at 655-5561. Active Aging Day will be held on Thursday, Sept. 13 on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre. An
early bird Bingo will be held from 9 to10 a.m. at the Charles T. Adams Senior Center. Activities on the Square will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. Bag lunches may be ordered for anyone attending this event but must be ordered at least one day in advance by calling the center by 1 p.m. Door prizes, information tables, Zumba Gold and Polka demonstrations as well as Stankey and The Coal Miners are just
some of the events that will take place. For further information, contact Connie or Hazel at 655-5561 The Pittston Senior Center is seeking new members. Anyone 60 years of age or older or with a spouse who is 60 years of age or older can stop in or call the center at 655-5561. A complimentary dinner voucher will be given to each new member when they join as well as a free gift for joining.
the Dept. of Health. Thurs. Sept.13 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Annual health fair with free glaucoma, vision, blood glucose, blood pressure and stress screenings. Flu shots will be available on site and lots of health information as well as a free drawing for a gift basket. Fri. Sept. 14 - 9:30 a.m., Walking Club. The center offers daily free unlimited coffee, as well as activities including Wii, shuffleboard, Scrabble, card games and rock Painting. The center is located on State Route 92 in West Falls and is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday on SR 92 West Falls.
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Orientation dates are set for all children attending Nursery School Classes at The Cookie Corner this fall. For three and four-year-olds, orientation will be held on Thursday, Sept. 6, between the hours of 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. for the morning class and between 1 and 3 p.m. for the afternoon class. Pre-Kindergarten orientation is set for Friday, Sept. 7, between the hours of 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. for the morning group and between 1 and 3 p.m. for the after-
noon session. Each child must be accompanied by a parent/adult to assist with a craft. There are a limited number of openings in each of the above groups. Interested parents are asked to call 693-3556 for more information. Nursery School Classes at The Cookie Corner will commence on Monday, Sept. 10. Pre-Kindergarten Morning session will begin at 9 a.m. and afternoon session at 1 p.m. Dismissal times are 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., re-
Call for auditions for Wizard of Oz Applause Theatre Co. Inc. is conducting an open casting call for the classic musical “Wizard of Oz” from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 4 and 5 in the auditorium of the former Seton Catholic high school, 37 William St., Pittston. Those auditioning are asked to enter on the Church Street side. Parts for munchkins are open to all ages and will rehearse on Saturdays only. The show also needs dancers, ensemble cast and chorus and small speaking parts. No singing audition is required for bit parts.
The main roles are for males and female ages 8 to adult. Those auditioning are asked to be prepared to read and sing. Music will be provided or participants may bring sheet music. No CDs, no A Capella and no memorized monologues will be allowed This is a non-fee production. Call Applause director Wally Kulick 313-2548 for more information. The show dates are Nov.16, 17 and 24, 25 and 26 at the Pittston Downtown Arts Center in the former St. Casmir’s Church, 65 Church St., Pittston.
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Peters Valley Craft Center announced that Scranton artist, Jenn Bell, will be included as one of the exhibitors in their 42nd Annual Fine Craft Fair, Sept. 29 & 30 at the Sussex County Fair Grounds in Augusta, NJ. Bell, originally from West Pittston, has made her home and studio in Scranton since graduating from Kutztown University. This will be her second time exhibiting her unique enameled metal wall tiles in this prestigious juried art fair. While she is quick to admit that being an artist is, “not all glitter and wine”, she has enjoyed dedicating her life to beautifying other people’s surroundings with her tile installations and never gets tired of seeing people react to them. While buying from an artist may come with a slightly higher price tag, the benefits and pleasure of uniquely hand made items is hard to deny. The experience of meeting the artists when visiting an art fair is also undeniably cool. “Big box stores are great for necessities, but when it comes to creating a home or a style, a handmade object adds depth to your world,” Bell said. “It’s a connection with not only the artist, but when someone asks you where you got it, it’s a story to share. Hopefully we’re all making objects that will last and are meant to be passed down to remind future generations that there was more going on than Ikea; that when someone asks your granddaughter where you got this or that, it’s a whole other story to tell.” Bell and Peters Valley invite everyone to come and see her work in person and say hello. The Fine Craft Fair is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, hosts 150 exhibiting artists, live music and artist demonstrations throughout each day, great food and a kids art activity area. Admission is $9.00/person.
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Bjarni Nermoe, left, senior director at C3i, gives a tour of the company's recently opened hardware depot in CenterPoint East in Jenkins Township on Tuesday. PETE G. WILCOX/THE TIMES LEADER
square feet in a 92,400-squarefoot building leased from Mericle Commercial Real Estate. Morse said having a pre-constructed, modifiable space to move into played a major role in the company’s decision to relocate. “As we looked around and we needed to make decisions in a short time period, this building had to be ready, it had to be empty and ready for us to come in and design it the way we wanted to design it, and so without the building, we could not be here.”
Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce President Joseph D. Burke said he was optimistic the company’s consolidation in the area could spur future job opportunities. “At the end of the day we think that C3i will create the opportunity for jobs, and good job opportunities,” Burke said. “I think it would be quite appropriate to say that this acts as a beacon to other companies that might consider investing here and carrying out their work in the community.”
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n spite of its name, the hardware services depot recently opened by technology company C3i is more than a warehouse. You might call it a high-tech hub. Morristown N.J.-based C3i engineers, services and repairs computers and applications used by companies in the life sciences industry, including pharmaceutical companies, clinical research organizations and health industry software vendors. Besides warehouse and shipping workers, the depot’s 75 fulltime employees include software engineers, hardware repair technicians and managers, who receive, repair and distribute computers from the depot at the CenterPoint East Commerce & Trade Park. Between 10 and 40 contract employees also work at the depot as needed for specific projects, C3i co-founder and CEO Joel Morse said at a ribbon cutting Tuesday. The opening of the depot completes the consolidation of C3i’s U.S. support personnel in Northeastern Pennsylvania, a process that began in 2007 with the opening of a call center in Plains Township that employs 125 customer service workers and managers. C3i also employs 55 at a client site in Swiftwater, Monroe County. Morse said the company’s move to Jenkins Township was influenced by a local workforce familiar with the service industry and the site’s close proximity to the call center in Plains Township. It was also heavily swayed by an attractive state incentive package, he said. “It’s pro-business growth,” Morse said. “We have seen really excellent support by Pennsylvania and Luzerne County … ” That support included state opportunity and job-training grants totaling $560,000 and $454,000 in job creation tax credits, according to Steve Yokimishyn, regional director of the Governor’s Action Team. The depot occupies 41,000
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Fallen Warrior Poet reflects on back-to-school committee grateful The Fallen Warrior Committee hosted the first Angels in the Outfield Softball Tournament on Aug. 11 at Exeter Little League. Our tournament was a great success thanks to community members who came out to support it. There were many businesses and people who donated their time, money and food items. We would like to take this opportunity to recognize three
local businesses whose generous donations played a large role in the success of our softball tournament. We would publicly like to thank Sabatini’s Pizza, Fetch’s and Silveri’s Catering. Your generosity and support of the community is greatly appreciated. The Fallen Warrior Committee
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the no bid military contracts but they want to take from us and give to others. What are they thinking? As one of the wealthiest countries in the world, why can’t we put us first and others second? Why should we suffer any loss in life sustaining programs? Wake up people, wake up before it’s too late. I heard Paul Ryan in a video saying he thinks Americans should have the same benefits
and pay for the same benefits that Congress has. OK, Mr. Ryan, but how about if you take a pay cut to that of the average American? Why are Congress members entitled to such large salaries? He has been on the taxpayer’s ride for so long that he actually thinks that’s how Americans live. Wake up people! They’re coming for us. Wil Toole Dupont
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Presentation slated at meeting of Huber Breaker Preservation Society Atty. F. Charles Petrillo, of Wilkes-Barre, will make a public presentation on Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 7 p.m. at a meeting of the Huber Breaker Preservation Society. The talk will take place in the conference room of Earth Conservancy Inc., 101 So. Main Street, Ashley. Atty. Petrillo will discuss his ongoing research on the “last days” of deep mining in the Wyoming Valley, and then show two short anthracite-related films. The first part of his presentation will be an update on his talk to the HBPS last January during Mining History Week. Then he will show a film produced in 1915 titled, “The Price
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of Carelessness,” sponsored and produced by the Delaware, Lackawanna, & Western Railroad’s Coal Division (later the Glen Alden Coal Company), and partly filmed at Concrete City, Nanticoke. This will be followed by a second early film that deals with mining techniques and methods in the Wyoming Valley. The films are being shown in cooperation with the National Canal Museum, Easton, and the Anthracite Heritage Museum, Scranton. Atty. Petrillo is a former board member of both organizations and is currently working with them on preserving the Wyoming Valley’s early coal film heritage.
The Friends Association of the West Pittston Library has scheduled a wine and cheese event for 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9 at the library, corner of Warren and Exeter Avenues. Ticket donations are $20 per person or $35 for couples and are available at the library or from any Friends member.
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At the annual Greater Pittston AMVETS family picnic and awards ceremony, left to right, Luzerne County Manager Robert Lawton, Luzerne County Council Tim McGinley, Ron Faust, Post 189 Commander and Eastern Region Commander Bernie McDonald, Honorable Fred Pierantoni, Dept. of PA State Commander Steve Ryersbach, rar right, Honorable Lisa Gelb, PDC Jerry Gurnari, and all of Post 189 members.
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At the AMVETS family picnic, from left, Luzerne County Manager Robert Lawton, Luzerne County Council Tim McGinley Post Commander 189 and Eastern Region Commander, Bernie McDonald, Honorable Fred Pierantoni, Dept. of PA State Commander Steve Ryersbach; back row, members of Post 189. SAM CHIARELLI/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
Members of the AMVETS: Jerry Gurnari, Post 189 Greater Pittston; Steve Ryersbach, State Commander Post 293, Lebanon; Ivy Cook, National President Junior AMVETS; Amy Stopyra State President Ladies Auxiliary Post 224, Chambersburg; Cass DeSalvo, State Secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary Post 77, Philadelphia; Art Stahl, Past District Commander Post 59 Hanover Twp. Second row, Bernie McDonald, Eastern Region Commander Post 189; E.Jean Lipponcoot, State Department Treasurer of the Ladies Auxiliary Post 77, Philadelphia; Jim Hummer, State Vice Commander Sons of AMVETS Post 59,Hanover Twp; Joe Stopyra, Past National Commander-Chambersburg, Post 224; John Pliska, State Finance Officer Post 189 Greater Pittston; Bille Slabinski, 2nd Vice Commander, Easter Region Post 59-Hanover Twp. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Student essay and poster contest winners were recognized. First row, left to right, Tiffany Tubioli, 1st Place Essay Contest; Chloe Andricks, 1st Place Flag Drawing Contest; Jessica Zaladonis, 1st Place Americanism Poster Contest; Bria Brombacher, 1st Place Americanism Poster Contest. Second row, Luzerne County Council Tim McGinley, Dept. of PA State Commander Steve Ryersbach, Honorable Fred Pierantoni, Luzerne County Manager Robert Lawton, AMVETS Post 189 Commander and Eastern Region Commander Bernie McDonald. SAM CHIARELLI/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
Bria Brombacher, Pittston Area, 1st place winner 4th grade division of the Poster Contest. Bria shows off her winning poster with her mom, Karen Brombacher.
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Tom Skrzysowski, 1st Vice Commander of AMVETS Post 189 Greater Pittston, and Arlene Skrzysowski.
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WA Class of ’82 to reunite today The Wyoming Area Class of 1982 will hold a reunion from 1 to 6 p.m. today, Sunday, Sept. 2 at the Checkerboard Inn, 385 Carverton Road, Trucksville with food, refreshments and music by “Old Friends.” For more information, call Patrice at 881-0135. St. John’s ‘62
Members of the 1962 class of St. John the Evangelist High School are making plans for their 50th class reunion. The first meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m. at the Tipsy Turtle, 29 Market Street in Jenkins Township. All class members are invited to attend this meeting. If you know of any class members in or out of the area who would like to attend the reunion
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Marie Conroy, Ann Rose and Juanita Miller, who all thought it was a great idea. We meet light in spirit and armed with a sense of humor to discuss and plan at Papa John’s in West Pittston. We attended our next meeting in full regalia each inviting a friend to join us. They were: Gertrude Manganaro, Fran Getz, Evelyn Reles and Betty Kasulanis. Each new member invited a friend and that’s how our numbers grew. A sharing of memories began with Edythe Kepics, Prayer Hat, who related each time she looks at the calendar we made in 2007 she is inspired and grateful for all the new friends. The first meeting I attended without a red hat and was directed to the Dollar Store where they were selling for $l.00. The hat was just a hat and I wanted to frill it up so I went to Quinn’s Florist on North Main Street in Pittston. When I went to pick it up my dollar hat cost me $22.00. Ann Rose, as a founder, spoke of our early beginnings and also remembered when posing for the calendar for the month of May on the lawn in West Pittston with the Cherry Blossom Trees in beautiful full bloom the ladies pictured were attired in beautiful dress shoes and she in sneakers. “I had recently had knee surgery.” Columbia Stelma posed a question. “Maria, whatever happened to the photo that was taken on Sara Walker’s dock for the month of June with the three of us draped in purple towels?” (I swore Ann Marie Conroy to secrecy that the photo did not develop for the print was a disaster.) Sara Walker loved the parades. She had two favorites. The one
riding in a trolley and using the bubble machine and hearing her name called along the route. The other was the year she, Lois Detato and Ann Marie Conroy were going to ride bicycles. It rained that day. They ditched the bikes and chose to walk with umbrellas instead. Delores Delia fondly remembers the many rehearsals filled
ma. Barbara Insalaco enjoyed attending committee meeting that were relaxing and fun and was always amazed how everything came together perfectly. Carol Piotroski quite seriously stated she was rejected by a Wilkes-Barre chapter and was happy to be part of our group. It’s great; like family. She also recalls the dress she created with toasted bagels as “Toast of the Town” for a mock fashion show. Chuckling, “I think I ate one or two on the way home.” Mary Doran attended her first meeting at Marianacci’s and was at ease and very happy. She commented, “I had a hard time finding a red hat. At the next meeting I was given one of Mary Ann Endres’ hats and felt very honored.” Darlene Wheeler stated she was most interested in joining a Red Hat group. Her wish was fulfilled when moving to Pittston and meeting Edythe Kepics who invited her to join “Blooms and Bubbles”. Alice Zura recalls the festive Christmas luncheons at Fox Hill with Edythe Kepics, Prayer Hat, saying Grace. “Her words are in-
The first meeting I attended without a red hat and was directed to the Dollar Store where they were selling for $l.00. The hat was just a hat and I wanted to frill it up so I went to Quinn’s Florist on North Main Street in Pittston. When I went to pick it up my dollar hat cost me $22.00. with laughter for the Mr. Sandman pantomime that she performed at the Pittston Senior Center with Sara Walker and Lois Detato. It was the year we presented a “Talent Show” and Joann Herron was the pianist. Carolee Aycock recalled the pleasure she and her husband Tom had in preparing two afternoon teas in her home. Tom served as the butler each time attending to keeping the teacups full. Bev Brydon thanks Jean Evans for inviting her to join. “I love the calendar and look at it often. Also my elegant silk dress made of nylon stocking and panty hose I modeled at the Mock Fashion Show are favorites of mine.” Ann Alaimo loved our Halloween parties held at Andy’s Diner where we paraded for the customers. She recalls Carmella Chimento dressed in a blown up ballerina costume finding it difficult to sit and what fun Carmella had. It was at that party that an unidentified cowboy had everyone stumped. At unmasking, we discovered it was Columbia Stel-
spirational, flow with meaning encompassing each of us as her prayer is lifted up.” Josephine Lazzari, a peppy and spry 99 years of age, laughingly stated, “I joined the Red Hats to find a man. I’m still looking! Joining the Red Hats is my best medicine.” We bowed our heads in silence and prayer to remember our Red Hat Sisters who graced us with their presence in life giving us the opportunity to know and love them: Mary Ann Endres, Juanita Miller, Mary Ann Daley, Connie Zamerowski, Joan Costello, Victoria Moore, Carmella Chimento and Dorothy Ostrowski. It was the second meeting that Ann Corcoran attended. She had a grand time. Members not in attendance were: Eileen Burns, Katie Casey, Jean Evans, Joanne Herron, Marie Lucarella and Kay Thornton. We gathered round and sang “Happy Birthday to Us” as Barbara Insalaco lighted the candles on our tenth birthday cake. Bubbles floated through the air carrying our good wishes for many more birthdays together. As the ladies began to leave I reflected on the changes that time has inflected on each of us. We may not be able to kick up our heels as we once did but what was most evident is the closeness and caring of “Blooms and Bubbles Red Hat Sisters”.
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t was a glorious day, the sun shone but did not blister, a gentle breeze flowed with a cooling touch, birds chirped and butterflies gracefully glided among the blooming flowers. It was a perfect day as the members of “Bloom and Bubbles of Greater Pittston” a Red Hat Society Chapter gathered to celebrate their tenth birthday anniversary in the garden setting of Queen Mother, Barbara Insalaco’s Home. They came to celebrate with their usual fun loving spirit, casually attired carrying or wearing a red hat. Maybe the steps were not as peppy or spry but their sense of adventure in spite of the canes and walkers was not hampered. Each sister arrived carrying a favorite food dish to share. The day was for sharing and remembering. After a most enjoyable lunch filled with laughter and chatter, Barbara Insalaco also known as Hysterian Hat, keeper of records, presented a scrap book of mementos, pictures and articles regarding the chapter since its inception on August 28, 2002. It was then the memories flowed. And so the tale began with yours truly, Maria Capolarella Montante, relating how the society came into existence with a few women deciding to greet middle age with verve, and humor. Sue Ellen Cooper, (founder of the Red Hat Society) bought a bright red fedora at a thrift shop for no other reason than it was cheap. Shortly afterwards she read the poem “Warnings” by Jenny Joseph and decided that her birthday gift to her dear friend would be the red hat and a copy of the poem. The idea spread between friends and they decided to go to tea as the poem suggested, “Wear purple dress and a red hat which doesn’t go, and doesn’t suit me….” The Red Hat Society was born. “Blooms and Bubbles” came into existence in the same manner. I broached the idea to Ann
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Gene Cameli, of Pittston, left, and Emory Guffrovich, of Jenkins Township, prepare to remove the barbequed chicken at the Oblates of St. Joseph End of Summer Chicken Barbecue last Sunday afternoon at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary, Laflin. BILL TARUTIS/ FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
Mary and Vince DeGiusto of Plains Township look over items at the basket raffle.
Sofia Gonzales of West Pittston, right, completes a cartwheel inside the bounce house.
Oblates Vice-rector Rev. Daniel Schwebs, OSJ, left, and Sharyn Ardier of Exeter sell tickets to the basket raffle.
Kara Miller, 10, of Pittston launches her Oblates of St. Joseph Chicken Barbecu
Anthracite Rose Country-Western Danc Blakeslee, left, Jayne Mattern of Dunmo Carol Stanczak of Inkerman dance to th
People pack the dining tent at the Oblates of St. Joseph last Sunday.
Barbara Monroe of Blakeslee, right, and Jayne Mattern of Dunmore fan themselves as they listen to the Jeanne Zano Band.
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Jeanne Zano performs with her band at the Oblates of St. Joseph Chicken Barbecue.
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Eight-year-old Myatalia Barna of Mountain Top, left, rides 'Otto' as Judy Heller of Sweet Valley escorts them around the grounds at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary.
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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. Pizza Sale
The First United Methodist Church of West Pittston will hold a pizza sale on Friday, September 7. Pizzas can be ordered baked or unbaked with or without onions. Cost for a tray of pizza is $11. Toppings of sweet red peppers, pepperoni or sausage can be added for $2 each. Specialty pizzas – broccoli and tomato and garlic are $14 per tray. Vegetable pizza for $13 includes tomatoes, onions, broccoli, red peppers and mushrooms, no cheese. Call the church office at 6551083 to place an order. Post 477 Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary Pittston Post 477 is meeting at 203 Vine St. Pittston on Sept. 8 at 5 p.m. Charity train ride
The Greater Pittston Charity 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, PA 18640. For more information, call Gloria at 693-0766 or Tina at 407-0579. Tickets are limited and available on a first come first seated basis. Taste of Greater Pittston tickets
Tickets are now available for the first “A Taste of Greater Pittston” set for 2 to 5 p.m. on Sept. 23 on the Pittston Library
grounds. Tickets are $30 each and available at the library. Jenkins Lions Dinner
The Jenkins Township Lions Club annual Ham Dinner will be held Sunday, Sept. 30 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Jenkins Twp. Hose Co. on Second Street behind Tony’s Pizza. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children. For tickets call Stephen 6555307, Jack 654-4977 or Bob 655-1632. Tickets will also be available at the door. Those attending the dinner are asked to bring canned goods for the Greater Pittston Food Pantry. Lions brooms will also be sold. 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. The title of the play is Everybody L oves Opal. The total cost of the trip including the tip is $85.00. For more information, contact Doris Dushok at 6542689 or Karen Weed at 6544446.
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Today Sunday, Sept. 2 Frances Slocum Park will present three programs. At 2 p.m. it’s Butterflies for Little Guys. Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 and their adults will learn about caterpillars and butterflies as we close out our programming season at the campground amphitheater. At 4 p.m. Nature Bingo is for kids of all ages and all those young at heart don’t want to miss this fast paced program as we learn about local plants and animals while playing nature bingo at the campground amphitheater. At 7 p.m. enjoy Music in the Woods with Jim Weiss, on guitar, fiddle, and mandolin at Campground amphitheater In the event of inclement weather amphitheater programs will be cancelled. Call to confirm program is still being held before driving to the park. 570696-9105
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The annual PALS (Prevent ALS) of Jimmy Duffy get-together to commemorate Jimmy’s life was held Sunday, August 26, at Alan Hanczyc’s house, 219 Rock Street, Hughestown. Past PALS benefits were held at Lackawanna County Stadium but this year the stadium is closed for repairs. Jimmy died of ALS. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a disease of the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement. ALS is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Proceeds from the outing go to the Philadelphia ALS Association. For more information or to make a donation, phone Mary at 947-9120 or Florence at 6551763.
Jimmy Duffy's son Jay Duffy of West Pittston, left, and sister Mary Jo Chiampi of Jenkins Township.
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Remembering Jimmy Duffy at annual fundraiser
Chase Duffy, 9, of West Pittston, floats in the pool at the ALS Pal's fundraiser in Hughestown last Sunday afternoon. BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
Anthony Bantell of Hughestown, right, chats with Tom Campenni of West Pittston in front of Uncle Buck's BBQ grill.
Two-year-old Cash Duffy of West Pittston has a bite to eat.
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Joseph Mullen of Dupont, right, Kathy McHale of Pittston, and Jeanie Bantell of Hughestown at the fundraiser.
Abby Lazecki, 8, of Jenkins Township, goes for a slide.
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Maryann Day of Plains Township gets out her fiancee's 1972 Firebird at last Sunday's classic car show. BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
Classic cars for a cause
Car show last Sunday benefits PA grad and veteran Rich Belles Jr.
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he Plains Boys’ Club, a classic car club in the Wyoming Valley, held its 5th annual Helping Hands Car Cruise last Sunday to benefit a local veteran in need. This year’s recipient is Rich Belles Jr. of West Wyoming. Belles is a 1988 Pittston Area graduate and U.S. Navy veteran who served in Kuwait. He lost most of his arm in a tragic industrial accident.
The event was staged at the Polish American Veteran’s Club on Oak St. in the Hudson section of Plains. Muscle cars, antique cars, trucks and motorcycles were on display. All proceeds and donations will be used to assist in Belles’ continued rehabilitation. This event is sponsored by The See CARS, Page 37
Mike and Tracey Olson of Miners Mills peruse the vehicles at the classic car show at the Polish American Veterans' Club in Hudson last Sunday afternoon.
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Plains Boy’s Club and The Polish American Veteran’s Club, Plains. For more information or to make a donation call Joe Rogalski (The Plains Boy’s Club President) at (570) 362-1526.
Jeff Piatt and Bruce Searles, both of Dallas, look over a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Sheryl Samuels and Rob Metcalf of West Wyoming.
Jack and Judy Thomas of Morton, Delaware County, left, and Carol Yezilski of Dallas at the classic car show.
Cindy Collura of Plains Township, left, and Kerry Urban of Luzerne share a laugh under the pavilion.
Gary Belles of the Joe Martin Trio performs under the pavilion at the classic car show at the Polish American Veterans' Club in Hudson. Joe Martin and Billie Fink, not shown, are also in the group.
Chad Regan, 10, of WilkesBarre, winds up for a throw at the dunk tank.
Linda Carr of Dallas gets dunked a little prematurely at the classic car show.
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Tom Lello of Moosic gets into his 1966 GTO convertible.
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Cherry Blossom Committee makes yearly donations The West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival Committee members recently presented yearly donations to West Pittston Tomorrow, West Pittston Ambulance, West Pittston Hose Company and Fallen Warriors Scholarship Fund. Right, members of the West Pittston Cherry Blossom Committee present a check to West Pittston Tomorrow. From left, first row, are Lori DeAngelo, Amy Strobel, Robert Messina, Patrick Messina, West Pittston Tomorrow committee member Judy Stevenson, Toni Valenti, Millie Vasil, George Taggart, Charlotte Keeney. Left, West Pittston Cherry Blossom Committee members present a check to West Pittston Ambulance. From left, first row, are Amy Strobel, West Pittston Ambulance members Marissa Dushok and Richard Dushok. Second row, Robert Messina, Lori DeAngelo, Toni Valenti, W.P. Ambulance member Barry Hosier Sr., Patrick Messina, Millie Vasil, George Taggart, Charlotte Keeney.
Right, members of Cherry Blossom Festival Committee present a check to West Pittston Hose Company. From left, first row, are Lori DeAngelo, W.P. Hose Co. members Marissa Dushok and Richard Dushok. Second row:, George Taggart, Amy Strobel, Toni Valenti, W.P. Hose Company President Gary Slusser, Patrick Messina, Millie Vasil, Charlotte Keeney, Robert Messina.
Left, West Pittston Cherry Blossom Committee members present a check to the Fallen Warriors Scholarship Fund. From left, first row, are Mary Claire Borzell, Jack Borzell, Julianna Borzell, Gina Chipolis, Steve Chipolis. Second row, George Taggart, Lori DeAngelo, Amy Strobel, Toni Valenti, Melissa Dolman, Richard Dushok, Marissa Dushok, Charlotte Keeney, Robert Messina, Millie Vasil, Ralph Salerno.
Avoca Lions Club food bank distribution Thursday The Avoca Lions Club will have its monthly food bank from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6 at the Bethel United Methodist Church, 532 Main St. Volunteers are needed at 1:30 p.m. to help unload the truck. Attendees are asked to bring boxes. Celebrating
Happy birthday to Dave Jones who celebrated his birthday on Aug. 29. Happy 31st wedding anniversary to Babe and Jeanne Gutowski, of West Avoca. Fire drive
The Avoca Fire Department’s fund drive is underway. All property owners have been sent a donation packet. Only 40 percent of Avoca’s property owners participated last year, causing the department to operate at a deficit. Please support this year’s drive in order to keep the department running and the town safe. In addition to submitting donations via mail, they can also be made online at www.avocafire.net. Prayers for recovery
The family of Debbie Gula, of Moosic, is requesting prayers from the community for her recovery. Debbie, who is in very serious condition, has been hospitalized locally and at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, for nearly a month. She is the wife of former Duryea resident John Gula. The couple has three children. Queen of Apostles news
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a.m. to 8 p.m. every Tuesday. Eucharistic Adorers are needed for the 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. time slots. If you can help, call Ann Jake at 457-3521 or the parish office at 457-3412. The Rosary and the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is prayed for the intentions written in the adoration and lobby books along with the special intentions of those present at 7:30 p.m. followed by Benediction. The parish will have its First Friday Healing Mass at 7 p.m. on Sept. 7. Faith formation classes will resume on Sunday, Sept. 9 and Monday, Sept. 10 at St. Mary’s School, 742 Spring St. The First Eucharist class will meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 9 and students in grades K-8 will meet from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. on Sept. 10. Registration forms need to be returned by Sept. 2. The youth group will meet on Sunday, Sept. 9. Contact Lori Ostrowski at 457-8840 for more details. The women’s guild will meet at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9 in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St. Refreshments will be served. There will not be a meeting on September 11 in order for members to attend the 9/11 Memorial Mass at the church. The pastoral council will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 10 in the rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. Memorial Mass
The parishioners of Queen of the Apostles Parish and the Avoca Fire Department will pay tribute to the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks at their 11th Annual September 11 Memorial Mass at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at St. Mary’s Church.
Members of local fire and police departments, emergency medical personnel, military personnel, veterans, Avoca Boy Scout Troop 316, Cub Scout Troop 316, Venture Crew 3701, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Avoca Division; American Legion Post 607, V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary, Post 8335; state Rep. Michael Carroll, former state Rep. Thomas Tigue, borough officials and bagpipers will process from the Avoca Fire Department to St. Mary’s Church. The procession route will begin at the Avoca Fire Department, 740 Main St., pass under a fire truck ladder arch which will be raised over Hawthorne Street and end at St. Mary’s Church. The procession will assemble at 6:45 p.m. at the fire department and process to the church shortly thereafter. During the Mass, all of the participants will receive a special blessing from the Rev. Phillip J. Sladicka, pastor. Following the Mass, there will be a reception in St. Mary’s School auditorium. The back to school and Catechetical Sunday Mass will take place at 11 a.m. on Sept. 16 at St. Mary’s Church. The youth group will sponsor a “Make Your Own Smoothie Party” in St. Mary’s School auditorium following the Mass. The worship committee will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 17 in the rectory. The social concerns committee will meet at 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 17 in the rectory. The buildings and grounds committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 24 in the rectory. Parishioners are currently selling the harvest edition of their “Pot of Gold Match the Daily Number” raffle tickets. For just $10 per ticket, you will have a chance to win $75 daily
and $100 on Fridays throughout October. There will also be $250 prizes on Oct. 1 and 10 and $1,000 on Halloween. The winning number is based on the evening daily number of the Pennsylvania Lottery. To purchase a ticket, call the rectory at 457-3412, and it will be mailed to you. St. John’s Class of ’62
Members of the St. John the Evangelist High School class of 1962 are planning their 50th anniversary reunion. The first planning meeting will take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at the Tipsy Turtle, 29 Market St., Jenkins Twp. Classmates who reside in or out of the area who would like to attend the reunion but are unable to attend the planning meetings are asked to call Millie at 3880935, Bob or Mary at 654-1070 or Tom at 654-7974.
Garbage collection change
Due to the Labor Day holiday, Waste Management will collect garbage on Friday, Sept. 7 instead of Thursday, Sept. 6. VFW Auxiliary meeting
Due to the Labor Day holiday, the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary to Post 8335’s regular monthly business meeting has been moved to 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 10 in the post home, 915 Main St. President June Fitzgerald will preside over the meeting and Paula Regan and Wendy Radle will be the hostesses. VFW BBQ
Members of the Avoca V.F.W. Post 8335 will have their chicken barbecue dinner from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15 at the post home, 915 Main St. Takeouts will be available. Tickets are $9 each and available by calling the post home at 457-7673.
No recycling on Labor Day Newspapers will not be collected in Hughestown Borough on Monday, Sept. 3 due to the Labor Day holiday. Branches and yard wase may be put at curbside on Wednesday, Sept. 5 along with other similar items. Gas line connections
Borough council wishes to announce that if residents wish to connect a gas line to their home to call Sandy at 8301256. Tax collection
Council
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HUGHESTOWN Quick and Marie Griglock attended meetings to support Berkheimer as the County Tax Collection Agency. The members reported that they were satisfied with service the company had supplied. Street signs
Council asks that if there are any further problems regarding street signs to call 654-2061. A number of signs have been placed throughout the borough.
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Queen of the Apostles Parish’s choir practices take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St. New members are welcome. Please use the handicapped entrance on the right side of the church. The parish has Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 8
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PNCC Dozynki/Harvest Festival next weekend All are invited to Holy Mother of Sorrows PNCC two day event next Saturday and Sunday starting with a Giant Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8 and then from11a.m. to dusk on Sunday, Sept. 9 for the 36th Annual Dozynki/Harvest Festival. Each will be held on the parish grounds on Wyoming Avenue. In addition to the many vendors under the big white tent, the flea market will also have a Country Store of fresh fruits and vegetables and a variety of Polish foods. The Annual Harvest Festival will have a variety of homemade ethnic foods: pierogi, potato pancakes, gołubki, kluski, kiełbasa, sausage, soups and funnel cakes, etc. as well as American foods of hot dogs and ham burgers. Homemade baked goods, including pies and cakes, will be available. Live music will be performed by Joe Lastovica and the Polka Punch from 3 to 6 p.m. Other attractions at the Festival are: 50/ 50 Bingo, Big Raffle, Chinese Auction, Arts and Crafts, Children’s and Youth Stand. T he Traditional Blessing of Harvest Wreath Ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. in the church followed by a procession taking the wreath outdoors to the festival grounds for a brief program and where everyone will be greeted as you past the wreath with a taste of bread, cheese and wine and a small token of good luck, a wheat boutonniere tied with red and white ribbon. Polish Club meeting
Scheduling conflicts make it necessary to reschedule the Polish American Citizens Club formerly slated for 2 p.m. on Sunday Sept. 9 to the following Sunday, Sept. 16 at the club home. PACC active members are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. 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 am. Format will be Captain and Crew. Cost per person will be $80. Prizes, dinner and refreshments will be served after the outing at the Polish American
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Citizens Club, Elm Street, Dupont. Signups will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. every Friday at the club. 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. Party in the Park t-shirt
There have been requests by residents for 2012 Party in the Park T-shirt. A minimum order is required and anyone interested is asked to call Patty at the municipal office as soon as possible. Also left over from the party are lighted mining helmets for kids as part of this year’s Party in the Park theme for $6. Batteries are included. Sacred Heart news
Scheduled meetings for September at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church: Women’s Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4 in the church hall. Holy Name Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5 in the church hall. CCD Teachers will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 10 in the lower level of the rectory The appreciation dinner for all who worked the Sacred Heart picnic will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 23 at the Dupont Hose Company. There will be a social starting at 5 p.m. and dinner served at 5:30 p.m. To make a reservation, clip out the form in the church bulletin or call the rectory office at 6543713. Reservations must be made no later than Sept. 17. Registration for CCD Religious Education at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church: Students in grades 1 and up registration will take place from 8 to 10 a.m. on Sept. 9 and from 6 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 12 in the church hall. This year is especially important for students in grades 5 and up since Sacred Heart will celebrate Confirmation in early fall 2013. If students do not take part in this
school year’s sessions, they will not be eligible for Confirmation until 2016. There will be a meeting for all Parents of Confirmation students (in public and Catholic school) at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept 19 in the church hall. The first CCD class of this school year will be Monday, Sept. 24. All students will meet in the church at 6 p.m. and will process to their classrooms with their teachers. Dismissal will be at 7:15 p.m. into the courtyard between the school building and the rectory. The CCD program is always looking for adult volunteers. Anyone interested in assisting the program as a classroom aide, substitute teacher or helping with making phone calls or special projects is asked to call Elaine Starinski at 654-6952. The Annual Holy Name Ziti Dinner at Sacred Heart Church sponsored by the Holy Name Society will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29 in the church hall. Take-outs will be available from 3 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for children under 12 years of age. Tickets can be obtained from any Holy Name member or by calling the rectory office at 654-3713. The Parish Family is helping friend and fellow parishioner, Cathy Wruble and is asking for your help. Cathy has been put on the waiting list for a new kidney and you can help by bringing in the tabs from your soda/beer cans! There will be a basket in the church lobby or tabs can be dropped off on the back porch of the rectory . For more information, contact Carol at the parish office at 654-3713. Eco-tip
Here is Joey’s eco-tip of the week: If you go to bed while watching television, set your sleep timer instead of keeping your TV on all night. This saves energy! Applicants for council seat
Dupont Borough has received
five letters of interest to fill the vacant council seat. Applicants are from Josephine (Pina) Hansen, Mike Baldwin, Mike Davis, Stanley Golembiewski and Martin Kuna Jr. Only one letter of interest for the board seat on the Lower Lackawanna Valley Sanitary Authority was sent in by Mary Susan Riccetti. Dupont Borough Council will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4 at the James Cocco Council Chambers to interview the candidates. Venture Crews news
Venture Crews 3701 from Avoca and 2025 of Bear Creek Twp. recently completed Venture Crew Week at Goose Pond. Venturing is a national high adventure program for ages 14-21. For information on Venturing, to join Crew 3701, sign up nights are from 6 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 5 and 12 at St. Mary Queen of Apostles Church, Avoca or call Janice Sepcosk at 472-3253. Gas service
Applications for gas service are available at the Dupont Municipal offices during regular 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.
Wyoming Area Catholic School will hold its annual Book Fair the weekend of September 15 and 16. Special shopping hours are scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15 and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 16 in St. Cecilia’s Parish Center. Dupont Borough asks residents with large trees on their property considering tree removal or tree trimming to register with the borough office. In an effort to help the community, the office is contacting a number of tree cutting service companies for proposals to give a better rate to residents based on the number of people registering for the service VFW news
The V.F.W. Post 4909 will meet at 7:30 p. m. on Monday, Sept. 10 at the post home. Commander Gary Carwardine will preside. Home Association meeting will follow. Food and refreshments will be served. The VFW Post 4909 will host a blood drive for the American Red Cross from 12:30 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at the post home on Main Street. To donate blood and platelets through the American Red Cross ,individuals must be at the least17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health. For additional information regarding donor eligibility, call 1800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org.
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Former Duryea resident Carey Wickizer was recently promoted to the rank of Major in the United States Army Reserve. Carey, who has been serving our country for 23 years, currently resides in Richmond, Va. where she is employed as an occupational therapist at the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center. She is the daughter of Bob and Joan Wickizer, Duryea. Excelsior hose meeting
The Excelsior Hose Co. No. 2 will have its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6 at the hose company, 798 Foote Ave. Happy birthday
Happy birthday to Dave Jones who celebrated his birthday on Aug. 29. rayers asked
The family of Debbie Gula, Moosic, is requesting prayers from the community for her recovery. Debbie, who is in very serious condition, has been hospitalized locally and at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, for nearly a month. She is the wife of former Duryea resident John Gula. The couple has three children. Little League sends thanks
The Duryea Little League thanks the Duryea American Legion for sponsoring the recent trip to the Little League World Series. It was truly a great day for the children and their parents. Their generosity was greatly appreciated.
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Tax bills mailed
The 2012 school tax bills have been mailed. Anyone who did not receive one should call Duryea Tax Collector Marty Hanczyc at 457-2482. The discount period ends on Sept. 20. Street Dept closed Monday
The Duryea Borough Street Department will be closed on Monday, Sept. 3 in observance of Labor Day. Garbage will be collected one day late this week. Yard waste will be collected on Friday as usual. St. John’s Class of ’62
Members of the St. John the Evangelist High School Class of 1962 are planning their 50th anniversary reunion. The first planning meeting will take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at the Tipsy Turtle, 29 Market St., Jenkins Twp. Classmates who reside in or out of the area who would like to attend the reunion but are unable to attend the planning meetings, are asked to call Millie at 3880935, Bob or Mary at 654-1070 or Tom at 654-7974. Scout Troop 285 meeting
The Duryea Boy Scouts Troop 285 will begin to have their weekly meetings at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6 at the American Legion Brennan Regan Post 585 hall, 329 Main St. New members are always welcome to nior High School, 1600 Sans Souci Parkway, Hanover Twp. Dupont Borough will have a collection of tires for residents interested with a two-tire limit. You must register will the municipal office by calling Borough Manager Patty McDonald at 655-6216. Dupont Public Works Department will pick up tires on Friday, Oct. 12 and them to the Hanover Recycling location on Saturday. Residents can also participate and take their tires to one of the two locations but must have a registration number: To register
join. Plans are being finalized for the 20-mile hike to Jim Thorpe on Saturday, Sept. 15; the Main Street cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 22; the Court of Honor Reception on Thursday, Sept. 27 and the NEPA Council Traveling Camporee to Boston in October. For more information, contact Troop Chairman Ann Edwards at 457-8402. Cub Pack 375 meeting
Duryea Cub Scout Pack 375 will have their first meeting on Monday, Sept. 10 at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Hall, 529 Stephenson St. Registration for new members will begin at 6 p.m. and all Dens will meet at 7 p.m. Registration is $16. Boys in grades 1-5 are invited to join. Pack night will take place at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 17 for all Dens at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Hall. The Webelos Scouts will host the meeting. For more information, contact Ann Edwards at 457-8402. Sewer authority meeting
The Duryea Sewer Authority will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 10 at the Duryea Municipal Building, 315 Main St. The public is invited to attend. Water shut off will begin Sept. 4 for past due accounts. For more information, contact the office during regular business hours: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and noon to 3 p.m. Monday contact, Elizabeth DeNardi, Luzerne County Recycling Coordinator, at 1-800-821-7654 or email beth @luzernecounty.org. Public works schedule
The Dupont Public Works Department will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, Sept.3. Please note the modified service schedule for the week of Sept. 2: Tuesday, Sept. 4 - Refuse Wednesday, Sept. 5 – Recycling, including cans and bottles Thursday, Sept 6 - Yard waste
through Friday. Polish Falcons meeting
The members of the Polish Falcons, Nest 128 will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15 at the post home, 631 Main St. Holy Rosary golf outing
Holy Rosary School will have its fourth annual golf classic Sunday, Sept. 16 at Edgewood in the Pines, Drums. Registration for the captain and crew event is at noon and the shotgun start begins at 1 p.m. 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. 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. Sons of Legion news
The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 585 (S.A.L.s) will have its monthly meeting at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9 at the Brennan Regan Post home, 329
Main St. Installation of officers and the upcoming clam sale will be discussed at this time. Dues will also be collected. The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 585 will have a clam sale beginning at noon on Sunday, Sept. 16 at the Brennan Regan Post home. Clams are $6 per dozen. There will also be other food items for sale. Takeouts will be available. The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 585 will host a children’s Halloween costume party from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28 at the Brennan Regan Post home. Children and grandchildren of members of the Legion, S.A.L.s, the ladies auxiliary and social members are invited to attend. Attendees will be treated to food, beverages and a treat bag. There will also be a costume contest. The winners will receive prizes. Reservations are required. Call the post home at 457-4242 for details. Germania breakfast Oct. 7
The members of the Germania Hose Company will have an allyou-can-eat country style breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Oct. 7 at the hose company, 430 Foote Ave. The menu includes eggs, bacon, home fries, biscuits, sausage, gravy, coffee and juice served buffet style. Tickets, which are $9 for adults and $6 for children, can be purchased from any hose company member or at the door. For more information, visit www.germaniafire.net.
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The Luzerne County Solid Waste Management Department and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will conduct tire recycling collection events from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6 at the Butler Township road Dept., 14 W. Butler Dr., Drums and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13 at Hanover Area Junior /Se-
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Registration for Scouts, Cubs scheduled Sept. 10 Pack 310 will hold registration for Cub Scouts at 6 p.m. on Sept. 10 at the Exeter Scout Home and Community Center on Lincoln Street, Exeter. The Scout Home is attached to the Exeter Borough Building. The pack will welcome boys in the first thru fifth grades from any local town or school district. Registration fee which includes insurance and a Scout book is $30 for current members and $35 for new members. A parent or guardian must attend with each boy. For further information, contact Lorraine Backoby by calling 693-3724 or by email at Lbacko @aol.com. Saint Barbara’s Christian Women
Saint Barbara’s Christian Women Organization will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at the church hall. All women of the parish are invited to attend as the upcoming year will be discussed. The meeting will begin with the recitation of the rosary. WA College Night
The Wyoming Area Guidance Department is having College Night at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6 in the high school library. All the local colleges and universities as well as Pennsylvania private schools and state schools along with the community college and a PHEAA representative will be present. It is imperative that seniors, juniors and sophomores along with their parents attend this program. Ninth-grade parents and students are also invited to attend to learn more about college options. The program will move to the multi-purpose room at 7:30 p.m. for a mini College Fair at which time parents and students can speak individually with college reps. At that time, more specific information can be obtained as well as the opportunity to address specific questions with the college reps. For more information, call Mrs. Rabel at 655-2836, ext.
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2339. Exeter Classic 8-9 Tournament
The 2012 Exeter Classic 8-9 Tournament wrapped up on Friday, Aug. 3 with the Back Mountain Navy team beating Nanticoke in the championship game. Besides the players and coaches, the tournament could not have been a success without the help from people in the Exeter Lions Little League and the community. The league thanks to EZFlow Drain Service for sponsoring the tournament. The league also sends thanks to following people for taking the time out of their summer to help in the concession stand, prepping the fields for play and helping with the score keeping and pitch counts: Mary Jo Cunningham, JuelAnne Klepadlo, Ronald Klepadlo, Jeanie Pugliese, Kevin Pugliese, Thomas Brennan. Also, Chris Hizynski, Owen Hizynski ,Chuck Bierlein, Jacki Kasa, John Morgan, Michelle Morgan, Tammy Noone, Bill Noone, Casey Noone, Brady Noone , Kelli Jones, Maria Mathis, Kathy Pelleschi, Steve Pelleschi. Also, Joann Skoronski, Don Benton, Brian Graham, Marybeth Graham ,Jerry Zezza, Doreen Zezza, Aaron Zezza ,Tracy Wright, Debbie Wright, Matt Wright. Also, Charlie Rome,Tina Rome, CJ Rome, Olivia Rome ,Frank DeAngelo, Anthony DeAngelo ,Kristi Layland, Marc Layland, Michael DeAngelo, Nate Miller. Also, Alecia Panuski, Tara Bonin, John BoninLinda Gushka, Nick Gushka, Sharon Marranca. Also, Dave Mead, Stan Egan, Matt DillonWA Students: Serra Degnan, Lexie Coolbaugh, Hope Crawn. Also, Skyhe Sciandra, Leo Skoronski, Tia Brown, Kiersten Gregorio, Val Bott, Greg Cajka, John Bankus, Ally Shatrowskas, Kate Kross, Alex Holtz, Eric Smith.
Also, Jared Saparito, Eric Walkowiak, Brian Wisowati, Jordan Chiavacci, Amanda Hannis. Also Charles Adonizio for allowing the league to use his lot for parking and Exeter Borough for bringing the fire trucks to water the fields during the heat wave. Players from the Exeter 2012 Tournament team were: Owen Hizynski, Casey Noone, Jack Mathis, Lynzie Skoronski, Zachary Pitcavage, Nico Sciandra, John Morgan, Drew Mruk, Ethan Kozden, Matt Pelleschi, Jesse Mikoliczyk, Connor Wrobleski, Zachary Houston, Manager: John Morgan, Coaches: Bill Noone, Chris Hizynski, Steve Pelleschi, Dave Mathis St. John’s Class of ’62 reunion
Members of the 1962 class of St. John the Evangelist High School are making plans for their 50th anniversary class reunion. The first meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at the Tipsy Turtle, 29 Market St., Jenkins Township. Anyone who knows class members who would like to attend the reunion but are unable to attend the meetings are asked to call Millie at 3880935, Bob or Mary at 654-1070 or Tom at 654-7974. Borough notes
Street sweeping is conducted the first Friday of every month. There will be a parking ban in effect on Wyoming Avenue. Cars will be ticketed by the police department if not moved. Residents are not to take their recyclables to the recycling building. They are to be placed curbside for pick-up on Mondays. Also, yard waste is to be placed curbside on Thursdays. Businesses in town which have not purchased a recycling or refuse sticker for 2012 will no longer have recyclables
picked up and will be cited by the police and subjected to a fine. Anyone who has a private dumpster must report their tonnage to Karen Szwast, recycling coordinator, at 654-0933. 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. 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 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, Sept. 4 at St. Anthony Center in Exeter. Host/hostesses are George Mislan, Terri Mislan, Frank Onda, Ed Stankoski and Florence Stankoski.
Forty nine members attend the previous meeting. After the call to order by President Malinowski, VP Kleback led the group in prayer, Pledge of Allegiance and a patriotic song while accompanied by Bill Kull on the organ. Secretary Terri Mislan read the minutes of the last meeting. In the absence of the treasurer, President Vic announced the bank balance. After the meeting, the group enjoyed refreshments and sang the old tunes played by Bill Kull. Bingo was played. Charlie Cheskiewicz won the special game prize. Mary Coleman won the Bingo jackpot. Fifty/fifty winners were Rosemary Golenski, Terri Mislan, Veronica Wyandt, and Helen Zarychta. Travel coordinator Johanna is accepting reservations for a trip to Mount Airy Casino on Wednesday, Sept. 12 with pickups in Exeter and Pittston. Non-members are welcome. Details can be obtained from Johanna at 655-2720. St. Barbara’s news
The 2013 Mass Book will be open as of Sept. 4. Because of the increased number of parishioners of St. Barbara Parish and to ensure that Masses are available to all parishioners, Masses will be scheduled for three months at a time. Mass intentions are scheduled on a first-come/firstserved basis. Also, Mass intentions may be changed based on the availability of a priest or if there are any unforeseen changes in the daily Mass schedule. Religious Education (CCD) classes will start at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 23 in the parish center at St. Barbara’s. All students must be registered to attend. Registration forms will be available in either church or at the office. There is a $16 book fee for any child registered after Aug. 31. Anyone interested in assisting with the Religious Ed program is asked to contact Jim Rose at the parish office.
West Pittston High School Class of 1950 held its 62nd anniversary class reunion on Friday, Aug.17 at Glenmaura Country Club. A pizza party followed on Saturday, Aug. 18 at the home of George Miller and a brunch at Fox Hill Country
Club concluded the weekend celebration on Sunday, Aug. 19. Those in attendance included, from left, first row, Valda Huthmaker Raker, Jasmine Chechele Mikita, Janet Howell Dymond, Muriel Phethan Allford, Marie Nuzza-
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lo Melvin, Angela B. Pellicotti, Carmella Insalaco Dixon, Elaine Oliver Murphy. Second row, Michael Cerisci, Dean Morgantini, William Musto, George Brown, Charlotte Sima Bierley, Paul Minnelli, George L. Miller, Richard Sorcelli, William Prebola and Robert Pugliese.
Library wine and cheese event next Sunday The Friends Association of the West Pittston Library has scheduled a Wine and Cheese event for 2 to 5 p.m. next Sunday, Sept. 9 at the library, corner of Warren and Exeter Avenues. Ticket donations are $20 per person or $35 for couples and are available at the library or from 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. For tickets or new member information, contact Sara Kelly at 883-7079; sarashanekelly@gmail.com or call the West Pittston Library at 6549847. Police issue reminder
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week. Two of the homes had their doors unlocked/ajar at the time of entry and in the third incident a screen was cut to gain entry. The West Pittston Police will remain on vigilant patrol to ensure protection, but residents must help by following common sense procedures. Should anyone see or hear something suspicious, they are asked to call 911. Motorcycle Run for Eric
Eric Speicher, an eigh-th grader at Wyoming Area from West Pittston, was diagnosed with Ependymoma, a type of brain tumor, had surgery and subsequent therapy in his recovery. The past March, the tumor resurfaced and is being treated at Sloan Kettering Hospital in New York City.
To help defray medical and travel expenses, a motorcycle ride/picnic will be held in Eric’s honor at 11 a.m. on Sept. 9 at Four Seasons Golf Club, Shoemaker Avenue, Exeter. The picnic will follow. Registration is at 10 a.m. Advance registration for riders of $20 includes a t-shirt and wristband for food and drink; passenger fee is $15. Day of event registration is $25 for riders and $18 for passengers. Nonrider t-shirts are $12 and $1, depending on size. Non-rider picnic wristband is $10 and includes food and drink For more information, call Ed or Amanda Shedlock at 6554336. Church marks
The congregation of the First United Presbyterian Church of West Pittston will mark the anniversary of the September 2011 flood by gathering at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9 in the sanctuary at 115 Exeter Ave. Worship will be led by the Rev. James E. Thyren, pastor, who will preach a sermon entitled “Let Endurance Have Its Full Effect!” The building has been cleared of mold and structural repairs have been made. Decisions regarding long-term repairs are still pending so the group will worship in primitive conditions. Damaged pews will be pushed to the side and comfortable chairs will be in their place. Comfort facilities will be provided outside the structure. Post 542 meeting
1st Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo American Legion Post 542, West Pittston, will hold its regular bimonthly meeting at 6 p.m. on
Thursday, Sept. 13 at the Moose on Exeter Avenue with Commander Richard Simonson, Sr. presiding. The meeting will include formal installation of officers and buffet dinner. The cost is $11 per person. Reservations are necessary and can be made by calling Ron Gitkos at 6542261. College Night
The Wyoming Area Guidance Department will hold College Night at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6 in the Secondary Center library. All the local colleges and universities as well as Pennsylvania private schools and state schools along with the community college and a PHEAA representative will be present. It is imperative that seniors, juniors and sophomores along with their parents attend this program. Ninth-grade parents and students are also invited to attend. See WEST PITTSTON, Page 44
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The West Pittston Police Department reminds residents to keep house and automobile doors locked. The department is investigating three entries into homes within only several streets of one another, occurring in the past
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First tax payment installment due Sept. 5 West Wyoming Tax Collector Robert Connors would like to remind residents planning to make payments by means of installments to make their first payment by Wednesday, Sept. 5. If the first installment payment is not received by then, the payment must be made at the rebate or face amount. For more information, call 693-0130. Trash pick-up
West Wyoming residents are advised that weekly trash pickup will be scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 4 due to Labor Day. Please place containers or bags curbside on Monday evening. Also, yard waste pick-up will be scheduled for Friday, Sept. 7. Residents are reminded to place open containers curbside on Thursday evening. Pick-up will
WEST WYOMING be Atherton Park up to but not including Eighth Street. Zoning hearing
The Luzerne County Zoning Hearing Board will meet at 7 p.m. on Sept. 4 in the Luzerne County Courthouse. On the agenda for that meeting will be the decision on the permit application of UGI Energy Services for a utility special exception to construct a gas compressor station in West Wyoming. Flood risk mapping
To help residents and businesses be better prepared for the risk of flooding, the Department of Community and Economic
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The program will move to the multi-purpose room at 7:30 p.m. for a mini College Fair at which time parents and students can speak individually with college reps. At that time, more specific information. For more information, call Mrs. Rabel at 655-2836 ext. 2339. St. John’s Class of ’62
Members of the Class of 1962 of St. John the Evangelist High School are making plans for their 50th anniversary class reunion. The first meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at the Tipsy Turtle, 29 Market St., Jenkins Township. Anyone knowing of class members who would like to attend the reunion but are unable to attend the meetings, please call Millie at 388-0935, Bob or Mary at 654-1070 or Tom at 654-7974. Street department
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, announces the Wyoming Area school taxes have been mailed. The rebate period is until Oct. 3 and the face value until Dec. 3. The borough tax penalty period will be honored through December. Office hours during rebate are from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. It is the property owner’s responsibility to forward tax bills to their financial institution for payment. If a receipt is requested, please include a self-addressed/ stamped envelope with payment. For appointments, call 6553801 or 655-7782 ext. 232.
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 updated 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 po-
tential risks and responsibilities associated with being located in a floodplain. The website also features an interactive risk-identification tool that allows users to enter an address and access information relating to that property. Users will also 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 Legion Morning Star
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.
Birthday notes
Thought of the week
Celebrating this week: Barb Gillespie, Kevin McDonnell, Jared Jordan, Karissa Kross, Sept. 2; Ralph Salerno, Sept. 3; Christine Holtz, Ann Culp, Sept. 4; Saundra Colwell, Bobby Licata, Paula Denisco, Sept. 5; Nicole Dobash, Tammie Morgan, Sept. 7; Donna Piccirilli, Abby Decker, Sept. 8.
A science which does not bring us nearer to God is worthless. Quote of the week
“Live daringly, boldly, fearlessly. Taste the relish to be found in competition - in having
Compost yard
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 #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, plastic containers (all number recyclables are accepted), cardboard, newspaper and office paper. put forth the best within you.” Henry J. Kaiser, American industrialist Bumper sticker
Writing is nothing more than a guided dream.
Supervisors to meet Sept. 12 The Jenkins Township Board of Supervisors has cancelled the public work session for Wednesday, Sept. 12 scheduled due to prior commitments of the board of supervisors. The regular meeting of the board will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12. Yard waste collection
Township has joined the Greater Pittston Joint Municipal Compost Facility and residents must follow several changes in the collection of yard waste. The Jenkins Township Public Works Department will collect only yard waste and tree branches suitable for grinding and mulching. No rocks, dirt, garbage, rubbish, plastic, glass, boards, pipes
JENKINS TOWNSHIP or other materials may be comingled with yard waste and/or branches. No tree trunks will be accepted for pickup. If any prohibited materials as listed above are in the weekly yard waste collection, the Jenkins Township Public Works Department will reject all of the yard waste and/or tree branches placed for collection. It is very important that the unacceptable items listed above be eliminated to insure that compost facility machinery does not become damaged and result in the closing of the compost facility for a period of time.
Single stream recycling
Since Jenkins Township changed to single stream recycling in 2012, the Jenkins Township Board of Supervisors is asking residents to separate their newspapers magazines and cardboard for recycling collection. Newspapers and magazines can be bundled in manageable bundles on the ground next to recycling containers. The cardboard should be broken down, tied and placed on the ground next to recycling containers. Recycled junk mail can be placed in between newspapers or magazines or put in a grocery bag so the papers do not blow around the neighborhood.
Wyoming Borough officials advise visitors to the Midway Shopping Center and the Wyoming Dike area that there have been a series of vehicle breakins. Valuables were stolen after the actor(s) smashed a window to enter the vehicle or entered the vehicle while it was left unlocked. The best advice is do not leave valuables in vehicles when using the levee system trail Anyone observing suspicious activity in these areas is asked to call 911. Scout news
Cub Scout Pack 366, sponsored by St. Monica’s Parish and serving the Wyoming/West Wyoming Area will hold registration at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5 and Thursday, Sept. 13 at the West Wyoming Borough Building, corner of West Eighth Street and Shoemaker Avenue. All boys in first through fourth grades are invited to become part of the Scouting program. Registration and insurance fees for the year is $25 plus $9 for the program book. For further information, contact Mrs. Stahley at 693-1425. Boy Scout Troop 366, sponsored by the West Wyoming Hose Company is open to any boy 12 years of age or older. The troop meets on the second Floor of the West Wyoming Borough Building on the corner of West Eighth Street and Shoemaker Avenue from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday. Boys are welcome to attend a meeting to decide if they wish to be a Scout. Scoutmaster is Douglas Kaminski. Orientation dates
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ent/adult to assist with a craft. PTO meeting
The next Wyoming Area 10th Street PTO meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6 in the school cafeteria. WA College Night
The Wyoming Area Guidance Department is having College Night at 6:30 p. m. on Thursday, Sept. 6 in the high school library. All the local colleges and universities as well as Pennsylvania private schools and state schools along with the community college and a PHEAA representative will be present. It is imperative that seniors, juniors and sophomores along with their parents attend this program. Ninth-grade parents and students are also invited to attend. The program will move to the multi-purpose room at 7:30 p.m. for a mini College Fair at which time parents and students can speak individually with college reps. For more information, call Mrs. Rabel at 655-2836, ext. 2339. Wyoming/West Wyoming Seniors
The Wyoming/ West Wyoming Seniors will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4 at St. Monica’s meeting rooms with Frank Perfinski presiding. Servers are Charlotte Piezola, Helen Markert and Nancy Marcy. The 50/50 winners from the last meeting were Angie Mastruzzo, Helen Markert, Frank Perfinski and Joan Kwasny. The Bingo jackpot winner was MaryAnn Paluck. Plans were discussed for the Halloween Social and the Christmas dinner. Night at the Races
The members of West Wyoming Hose Company #2 will hold
a Night at the Races on Saturday, Oct. 6. Doors open at 6 p.m. and post time is 7 p.m. Members are currently selling horses. Cost of a horse is $10. Horse owners receive admission to the races as well as free food and drink for the evening. Horses can also be purchased by calling the fire department at 287-1182. All proceeds will benefit the fire department. St. Johns Class of ’62 reunion
Members of the 1962 class of St. John the Evangelist High School are making plans for their 50th anniversary class reunion. The first meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at the Tipsy Turtle, 29 Market St., Jenkins Township. Anyone knowing of any class members who would like to attend the reunion but are unable to attend the meetings can call Millie at 388-0935, Bob or Mary at 654-1070 or Tom at 654-7974. Dems golf tourney
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 1 p.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 information, contact John Bolin, tournament chairperson, at 760-6137 or jbolin110@gmail.com. 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
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. The event is sponsored by Wyoming Borough and the Wyoming Recreation Board. 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. St. Monica’s news
A Women’s Evening of Reflection will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 10. Mass will be celebrated and will be followed with a Conference at 7 p.m. given by Sister Joan of the Capuchin Sisters of Nazareth. Other Capuchin Sisters will join her. At 8 p.m., there will be a social in the Church Hall. At 8:45 p.m., Sung Compline (Night Prayer of the Church) will be held. A registration sheet will be available in the church hall. Anyone who would like to attend may call the parish office a 693-1991 or Diane at 362-3661 or Pat at 762-5568.
Up & Over Retreat Weekend will be held Friday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, Sept. 16 at the Fatima Renewal Center in Dalton for seventh and eighth graders. The weekend includes a number of activities and events, Mass and movie, all-you-can-eat buffet style meals and private rooms. For more information, visit the Fatima website at www.fatimarenewalcenter.org. St. Monica’s sweat-shirt/tshirt sale offers red t-shirts at $10, crew sweatshirts at $18, hooded sweatshirts at $26 and zip-up hooded sweatshirts at $30. These are available in both youth and adult sizes. Adult sizes 1X and up require additional charge. Order forms are at the entrances of each church site. For more information, contact Tom Tomsak at 237-2188. Library news
The Book Sale at the Library last weekend was a huge success. The High-Fived event gave patrons a hands-on experience that was fun for all ages. Bags and boxes left the sale to be enjoyed for years to come. The board members, the director of the library and all the friends of the library wish to thank the community for its support for this event and ask their support for many interesting events planned for the near future, one of which is the Mixed Bag Designs Fundraiser. Men, women and children will delight at the colorful bags for all occasions, shopping, travel, school and many other occasions. Watch the library web page and the newspapers for more information for this September event. The Wyoming Free Library now offers Wi-Fi. Bring your laptops and study away. For more information, log onto www.wyominglibrary.org or call 693-1364. The library is located at 358 Wyoming Ave. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
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Orientation dates are set for all children attending Nursery School Classes at The Cookie Corner this fall. For 3 and 4-year-olds, orientation will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6 for the morning class and from 1 to 3 p.m. for the afternoon class. Pre-Kindergarten orientation is set for 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 7 for the morning group and from 1 to 3 p.m.for the afternoon session. Each child must be accompanied by a par-
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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.
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Patriots shut out Saturday By TOM FOX
Dispatch correspondent
The tone was set just two plays in. Pittston Area’s young quarterback Kyle Gattusso made a mistake, and Abington Heights’ senior captain Jerry Langan made it hurt. The linebacker picked off the errant pass and returned it 42 yards for the score just 45 seconds into the contest. The Comets went on to punch one in the end zone once each quarter as
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Abington shut out the Patriots, 28-0, at The Pit yesterday. If you are Joe Repshis, you can’t ask for anything more out of his defense. Abington (1-0) picked off three passes, two that were returned for touchdowns, and kept constant pressure on a duo of Pittston quarterbacks, forcing two sacks and multiple quick passes on routes not yet established– especially on key moments when Pittston was driving. “That was a big play for us early on because it got some See PATRIOTS, Page 47
PA running back Justin Wilk finds running room against Abington in Saturday's game at The Pit.
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points on the board and got us momentum,” the AH head coach said. “You always have the emotions and jitters in the home opener, but once the ball is put into play, you just focus on execution.” No sequence explains it more than the second quarter. Down 7-0, the Patriots were deep in Abington territory, down to the 15. But one sack and a 2-yard loss on a fullback dive created a third-and-long and left the Patriots with an empty feeling on an incomplete fourth-down pass in the end zone. “We made way too many mistakes,” said Pittston head coach Mike Barrett as the Patriots also had six fumbles, losing one of them. “To throw an interception
two plays into the game is tough. That’s a ball we should have just ate. He’s a sophomore quarterback and he’ll learn from it. We played a ton of freshman and sophomores, and we are a young football team. As they begin to get that experience, they will learn not to make those mistakes. We will just move forward.” Down 14-0 in the third, Pittston had another opportunity – down to the Abington 30, but a short run by Justin Wilk and three straight incomplete passes turned it over to the Comets. The Lackawanna League club wasted little time, driving to midfield and scoring when Dante Pasqualichio found an open JC Show in the middle of the field for a 50-yard score. Show had a monstrous game, catching nine balls for 138 yards. It’s not like Abington dominated the offensive categories.
Pittston racked up more than 200 yards of offense, and had the opportunities. Abington just capitalized in the right moments. “I thought that we were right with them from an offensive standpoint and offensive putout,” Barrett said. “Our guys started to go down with cramps, and we gave two touchdowns with the interceptions. We will have to go back and address some things. All the credit in the world to them. They do a fantastic job, and they have a great coaching staff. They play good football there.” Pasqualichio threw for 151 yards on 12-20 passing. Justin Wilk had 45 yards on the ground for the Patriots, while Marc Romanczuk added 25. Gattusso completed three passes for 42 yards, while James Emmett added 34 through the air.
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PA, WA teams off and running on Wednesday Two Bridge points up for grabs in opening meet By JACK SMILES
jsmiles@psdispatch.com
The Wyoming Area and Pittston Area girls and boys cross country teams run together each week in the same cluster with GAR. The first week, that’s coming up Wednesday, the cluster runs alone, meaning the teams will score against each other for the only time each season. So there will be two Bridge points available Wednesday at GAR. Wyoming Area Boys
Wyoming Area girls
On the girls side,” Stefanick said. “We are looking to improve
Pittston Area girls
Coming off a 14-3 season and with all the top runners back the Lady Patriots are expected to be
contenders in the league and District 2. They Patriots six seniors -- Kaitlynn Kuchta, Olivia Lanza, Catherine Lombardo ,Kristen Lombardo, Emily Seamon, Kristen Fereck – have been running together since junior high. Coach Joe Struckus said the seniors are a leadership bunch. “We are returning the core runners from last year’s team,” Struckus said. “And are looking to the seniors to lead the way through the season. We are looking to improve on last season’s record and have an excellent showing at Districts.” The Patriots have seven underclassmen runners in juniors Christine Briggs and Megan Dougherty and sophomores Mackenzie Carroll, Megan Murtha, Anna Rogers and freshmen Tara Johnson and Abby Sheerer. Pittston Area boys
The PA boys lost two key runners to graduation in Dave McLean and Jamie Connors who are both running at Misericordia. This year coach Dave Jiunta, in his ninth year, has two seniors in McLean’s brother Cody McLean and first-year runner Kyle Berlinski. “Right now,” Jiunta said, “Di-
mitri Shea, our junior captain, is looking like our no.1. He’s our most experienced runner. But sophomore Mike Harvilla will battle for number one.” Five other sophomores round out roster. They are Eric Sklanka and Pat Cadden who game through the JV program; Brandon Zaffuto, who ran varsity as a freshman last season, and firstyear runners Brandon Winters and Spencer Saxon. “Last year was our first losing record in my eight seasons. This year I expect a winning record.” WA/PA/GAR Cluster
Sept. 5 WA, PA at GAR Sept 12 WA/PA/GAR at Tunkhannock/Meyers Sept 19 Coughlin/Holy Redeemer/ Wyo. Sem at WA/GAR/PA Sept 26 Crestwood/Dallas/MMI at PA/GAR/WA Oct. 3 WA/PA/GAR at Nanticoke/ Hazleton/Hanover Oct. 10 WA/PA/GAR at Berwick/Valley West/Northwest
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Last season the Wyoming Area boys did not, could not, win a meet as they didn’t have the required minimum five runners. Things are different this season as first year coach Mike Stefanick has eight boys running. Among then are his top returners Eric Filipak and Stephen Barush who look like number one and two. The rest of the squad is senior Michael Harding, junior Chris Wall, sophomores Nick
Hromek and Zachary Gibbons and freshmen Joseph Buczynski and Nico Vasquez. “We built the program up so now we can compete, and our goal is to be competitive in the Wyoming Valley Conference,” Stefanick said. “We have a younger team on the boys side, and I am expecting some of my younger runners to step up and help to contribute to the team. Filipak and Barush are our senior leaders. Filipak is coming off his best season in track , and is carrying that attitude right into the cross country season. Stephen Barush has rededicated himself to cross country and is really pushing himself at practice. “Hromek, Buczynski, Gibbons and Vasquez are all adjusting from the 3k to the 5k. Wall and Harding are new to cross country, but they are dedicated and have potential.”
on last year’s record of 5-14. This team is extremely young with only one senior. What we lack in experience, we gain in motivation, and hard work. Amanda Ostrowski is that senior and she’s the leader. There are no juniors. The rest of the girls are sophomores Myiah Custer, Melissa Mazzitelli, Stephanie Schultz, Lauren Sokirka , Haley Stackhouse, Emily Wolfgang and freshman Mackenzie Bilbow. “Bilbow is adjusting to life on varsity,” Stefanick said. “And has potential to turn some heads this year. Schultz and Custer are working extremely hard. Wolfgang, Mazzitelli, Sokirka, and Stackhouse all have potential. “While we might have some defined number one and two runners for the boys and girls, our goal for Wyoming Area Cross Country is to come together as a team. If we continue to work hard at practice, I think we have a good chance to improve from last year, and continue to grow as a team, and build up our cross country program.”
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W YO M I N G A R E A FO OT BA L L
Warriors burst through the banner just before the start of the game against Scranton Prep. TONY CALLAIO PHOTOS/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
Field position hurts Warriors in opening loss By JACK SMILES
jsmiles@psdispatch.com
In their 12-6 season-opening loss to Scranton Prep on Friday in West Pittston the Warriors wrote a script on how to lose a football game. Scene one: allow field position. Scranton Prep started possessions on the WA 38, 36, 33, 38 and 40. Scene two: commit penalties. The Warriors were flagged for 11 for 75 yards. Scene three: squander opportunities. The Warriors kept the ball for 10 minutes of the second
quarter and penetrated to the Prep 18 and got field position at the Prep 23 after an interception in the third but failed to score either time. Scene four: commit more turnovers. The Warriors lost the ball three times to one for Prep For all that the Warriors were still in the game and might have had a chance to tie or win in the final minute if they recovered an onsides kick. The onsides try came with :58 left in the game after the Warriors had scored on a 3-yard run See WARRIORS, Page 49
WA QB Nick O'Brien hands off to fullback No.35 Jeff Skursky with lineman No.51 Dan Resciniti clearing the way.
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All-everything, Nick O'Brien sweeps right for a long gain for the Warriors. O'Brien gained over 130 yards on the ground.
sulting in fumbles. One was lost on the third play after an interception at the Prep 23 by Kyle Davis on a ball tipped by a Warrior lineman. The other fumble was recovered by WA’s Zach LaNunziata resulting in a 20-yard loss that put the Warriors in a 3rd-and-30 from their own 12. Prep scored both TDs during a five minute span of the fourth quarter on a 31-yard run by Pat Marino at 10:20 and a 1-yard run by Kupinski at 4:15. Outside of those two drives which started at the WA 40 and 38 the Warrior defense held up well considering they played most of the game in their own end. Zack LaNunziata was active at linebacker. Cody Schmitz had a sack on a corner blitz. Joe Erzar, Jeff Skursky, Matt Dimick, Joe Taylor, Dan Resciniti and senior tackle Carl Zielinski, who also appeared to be limping, also came up with defensive plays. Marty Michaels, a freshman, started and linebacker, and made
Warrior No.21 Cody Schmitz gets off the ground to break up a Cavalier pass.
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by Nick O’Brien to make it 12-6. But that’s how it ended as Prep recovered the onsides try and genuflected to run out the clock. O’Brien, the Warriors multitalented senior, who rushed for over 1200 yards last season, rushed for 138 yards on 31 carries, but never broke off one of his trademark long TD runs. In the late TD drive it took the Warriors 3:06 to go 63 yards with O’Brien at quarterback. He passed for 33 yards to Schmitz and Zezza and ran for 30. In that 10-minute possession in the second quarter the Warriors drove from their own 30 to the Prep 20, the big play being a 27-yard run by O’Brien on a 3rdand-31. With a 1st-and-10 at the Prep 20, O’Brien picked up two yards up the middle, but came out of the pile and limped to the sidelines. With O’Brien out and with two five-yard penalties thrown in the drive stalled. On a 3rd-and-18 from the Prep 28, quarterback Jordan Zezza and tight end Trent Grove came within inches of connecting for a TD. A 4th down pass was incomplete and Prep took over on downs. In the second half O’Brien played with a brace or wrap on his ankle and appeared to be just a little less quick than usual. But the loss can’t be pinned all on the Warriors offense. The Prep defense – led by Noah Bey, Aaron Para and Marshall Kupinski – had something to do with the outcome. Twice Prep caught O’Brien on the blindside with untouched blitzing corners re-
some plays. The Warriors outgained Prep 157 to 134 and had 11 first downs to eight for Prep, but couldn’t overcome the poor field possession. It was a hard hitting game and Prep swarmed O’Brien. Though the Warriors have some healing and some work to do, there is no need to panic. Prep is a quality opponent and the Warriors lost their opener last season and wound up in the District 2 championship game. Friday the Warriors at are Mid Valley which beat Hanover 4814.
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Redmond earns ‘fastest man’ nickname By JOHN GORDON
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Frank Redmond, 23, the former Wyoming Area and Misericordia all-star from Harding, considers himself the fastest man in the Valley. He earned that honor Friday night by placing second in the River Street Mile, the final race of the Valley’s Fastest Person series down by the River Common. Redmond’s time of 4:28 was good enough to place him ahead of former Duke Blue Devil Sean-Patrick Oswald, 24, for best overall time in the two-week event. The series included the Rich Chase Mile at Kirby Park and the Giant’s Despair Hill Challenge. Redmond garnered an overall time of 16:17 for the three races while Oswald finished 10 seconds behind, at 16:27, after winning last night’s race with a time of 4:24. “Sean and I were side by side for the first 1,200 meters. It was
those last 400 meters that he got away,” said Redmond. Oswald’s strategy was to conserve energy from the beginning and to surge strongly at the end of the race. When he came around the last bend, and down the final stretch, it was clear that his strategy was working. “I knew that this race would come down to whoever threw down the hammer at the end,” said Oswald. Oswald may have thrown down the hammer, but the steady pace by Redmond nailed down the overall winner for the series. “Nothing changed for me from the previous races really. I wanted to run fast, get a good time and keep a solid pace,” said Redmond. Frank Redmond of hardingfinishes the fastest man 1 mile run.
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Race for a ‘Lady’ in Old Forge next Sunday The Felittese Association of Old Forge will hold its First Race for Our Lady of Constantinople at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9 in conjunction the annual Felittese Festival, Sept. 7-9. The two-mile race and fun walk race begins at the Old Forge High School Football Stadium and concludes at the Chapel of Our Lady on the Felittese Fair Grounds at 145 Third Ave. Registration is at 8 a.m. on race day. The festival honors Our Lady of Constantinople, who has been venerated in the town of Felitto, Province of Salerno, Italy, since 1790. The association is comprised of descendants of Felitto, Italy. The annual festival is held annually to bring the descendants together for a reunion weekend of prayer and ethnic foods and music. The festival is held from 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. on Sunday. After 10 a.m. Mass on Sunday at St. Mary’s Church, a procession carrying the statue of Our Lady of Constantinople will fol-
low from St. Mary’s to the chapel grounds. Race and festival proceeds benefit the chapel, Prince of Peace Parish and local charities. For an application, email LTerruso@comcast.net, call 4890178 or visit Felittese Association on Facebook.
Planning the First Race for Our Lady of Constantinople are, from left, first row, Christopher Thomas, of the Sons of Italy; Louis Mazza, Felittese financial officer; and Bob Calpin, of the former Scranton Organization of Area Runners (SOAR). Second row, John Guida, Felittese, Louis Terruso, festival president and race director; Chris Guida, race coordinator; and Kevin Calpin, of SOAR.
Field hockey teams gettin’ out the sticks Season openers for WA Tuesday, PA Wednesday By JACK SMILES jsmiles@psdispatch.com
Both the local field hockey teams made the District 2 AA playoffs last season and played each other in the first round, where Wyoming Area defeated Pittston Area 4-0. Wyoming Area lost in the second round to Dallas 4-1. In the regular season Pittston Area was 10-4, finishing third in Division 3 behind Northwest and Elk Lake. Wyoming Area was 7-8 and second in Division 2 behind Holy Redeemer. PA is in D3 again this season with Northwest, Elk Lake, GAR, Hanover, Tunkhannock, Berwick, Montrose and Meyers. WA is in D2 with Holy Redeemer, Hazleton, Honesdale, Nanticoke, Wallenpaupack and Abington Heights. In D3 PA plays within the division, while WA in D2 crosses over with D1 teams so PA and WA are not scheduled against each other. The Lady Patriots open at home on Wednesday versus last season’s division winner, Northwest. Wyoming’s opener last Friday was postponed. They open Tuesday at Nanticoke. Pittston Area
Sept 24 vs. Honesdale Sept 26 at Lack Trail Sept. 28 vs. Hazleton Oct. 2 at Abington Heights Oct. 4 vs. Wallenpaupack Oct. 11 vs. Coughlin Oct 16 at Wyoming Sem Pittston Area
Sept. 5 vs. Northwest Sept. 11 at Hanover Sept 13 at Meyers Sept 18 vs. Berwick
Sept 20 at Montrose Sept. 25 vs. Tunkhannock Sept. 27 at GAR Sept 29 vs. Elk Lake Oct 1 at Northwest Oct. 5 vs. Hanover Oct 8 vs. Meyers Oct 10 at Berwick Oct. 12 vs. Montrose Oct. 15 at Tunkhannock Oct 17 vs. GAR Oct6. 19 at Elk lake
Wyoming Area
Sept. 4 at Nanticoke Sept 6 at Valley West Sept. 10 at Crestwood Sept 12 vs. Lake Lehman Sept. 17 at Dallas Sept 19 vs. Del Val
PA field hockey seniors Julia Shandra, Sara Czerniakowski and Liz Mikitish
Wyoming Area
Asked to name key players for the Lady Warriors, first-year coach Lunda Comiskey listed 28 of them – the whole roster. She didn’t want to single any of the girls out. “I feel that everyone is a key player if we are going to get it done the right way,” she said. As a first-year coach she and the players are getting to know each other. “They are getting used to new coaches, new philosophies, new formation, but all will come with time.” Comiskey said she likes the way the girls have been practicing and she likes their attitude. “They are showing the will to win, adapting to change, and striving to get better day by day. We’re taking each day one by one, striving to get better individually and as a team. We’re
WA Seniors, Katie Higgins, Faith Musinski, Serra Degnan, Gabby Alberigi, Lexi Coolbaugh, Kalene Belles
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The last two seasons the Lady Patriots reached the AA playoffs, but lost in the first round. So an obvious goal for them is to qualify again and then win a playoff game. “Both are achievable goals for our group.” coach Caitlin Hadzimichalis said, “I expect us to be competitive with the top of our division again. We have a good amount of returning experience, but did lose a few key players on both ends of the field.” Help comes in the form of a large junior class of 10 girls. “They have a good mix of players with experience and with players who are looking to step up,” Hadzimichalis said of the juniors.
She also has nine freshmen on the roster. “The freshmen class is talented, and it also has a few players looking to compete.” Hadzimichalis said finishing needs improvement. “We’re looking to improve in the circle. We have been working on finishing our scoring opportunities. We’ve done a good job getting the ball up the field, we now need to cash in on it. I believe we have strong midfield play, with a few different combinations. Our defense has been improving throughout the preseason, and I expect that to continue the more they play together.” Key players are Liz Mikitish, Alexa Danko, Lea Garibaldi, Emily Herron, Dana Maurizi, Katrina Mikitish, Paige Danko and Alana Platukus. The rest of the PA roster: Sara Czeniakowski, Julia Shandra, Nicole Chaiko, Lori DeFazio, Summer McLaughlin, Sam Moska, Rachel Simanski, Kaila Slack, Meredith Yozwiak, Marissa Arena, Liz Baiera, Julie Lieback, Rachel Naylor, Maria Garibaldi, Kalina Halchak, Bianca Mattei-Miller, Marissa Morreale, Haley Norwillo, Julia Stella and Molly Walsh.
working on each player’s mental strength and discipline.” As far as on the field strategy Comiskey said she is building the team from back to front, meaning from defense to offense. If Comiskey did opt to name a smaller list of key players, it would have likely started with Serra Degnan, a NCAA D-1 prospect who scored 15 goals and 34 points last season. WA roster: Serra Degnan, Sally Deluca, Abby Thornton, Gabby Alberigi, Lexi Coolbaugh, Lindsay Carey, Bree Bednarski, Faith Mushinski, Gianna Gennetts, Abby Schwerdtman, Lauren Perry, Grace Gober, Kalene Bellas, Laura Heinzlmeir, Ally Bresnahan, Renee Gluchowski, Kate Higgins, Abby Hosey, Paige Norton, Carrie Pozaic, Kaylee Rogers, Jillian Spak, Krystina Stanczyk, Samantha Holcomb, Emily Kneeream, Julianna Scappaticci, Christina Granteed
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PITTSTON AREA SOCCER
Patriot booters looking to stay competitive PA -WA game Sept. 17 By JACK SMILES
jsmiles@psdispatch.com
The Patriot soccer team opened their season with at home against defending Division 2 champions Lake Lehman on Friday, losing 3-0. Last season the Patriots finished second Lehman in the WVC Division 2 with a 10-5-1 record. Lehman was 13-3 and moved up to D1 this season PA advanced to the District 2 3A playoffs and lost in the first round to Williamsport. To compete for the D2 title again and get back to the playoffs the Patriots will have to do it without all-star forward Pietro Colella who graduated in June. “Replacing a player like Pietro Colella is not easy,” coach Pat O’Boyle said. “But we have a lot of talent back offensively Ian Tracy, Jordan Consagra and Matt Tavaglione. The defense is young but showing promise. if we can mature quickly, we can have a successful year and compete for a division title.” Tracy, Consagra and Tavaglione are the team’s captains and the reasons O’Boyle sees the ability to score as team strength. As only five starters return experience maybe a weakness espe-
cially early on. Julian Kester and John Kielbasa are two other key players. To compliment the five returning starters O’Boyle is looking for Eann McCloe and Colin Tracy to step up. Pittston Area’s Division 2 opponents are Tunkhannock, Wyoming Sem, Holy Redeemer and Meyers, but the Patriots’ schedule has them playing one game against each team in the three divisions. The play for a Bridge point at home against WA on Sept. 21.
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PA captains are, from left, Matt Tavaglione, Jordan Consagra and Ian Tracey
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B OYS S O CC E R
Warriors open with a ‘W’; PA shut out Ryan Murphy and Charlie Johnson each scored to lead Wyoming Area to a 2-0 victory over Hanover Area at Tenth Street on Friday afternoon in the season-opening Wyoming Valley Conference Division III boys soccer match. The Warriors got a goal in each half. Murphy scored in the first assisted by: Brian Waisowaty at 23:34. In the second Johnson was assisted by Mark O’Malley at 6:50. The Warriors outshot Hanover 19-8. Corners were even at three. Aaron Carter stopped eight shots to keep the shutout intact. Lake-Lehman 3, Pittston Area 0
Black Knights pull out the victory at PA in a D1- D2 crossover game. The Patriots were in it until the Edkins first goal. It was 0-0 at the half Lehman keeper Colin Masters posted the shutout, while PA keeper Zack McKitish stopped seven shots. The Patriots offense had a tough time getting in sync with only three shots This week’s games
Tuesday WA at Nanticoke PA at Holy Redeemer Thursday GAR at WA Saturday WA at Holy Redeemer
Chris Edkins scored twice and Austin Harry netted a goal and an assist to help the Division 1
GIRLS SOCCER
WA, PA win Both local girls soccer teams picked up victories in their opening games on the road Friday. PA won at Lake Lehman and WA won Hanover. Pittston Area 6 Lake-Lehman 3
Samantha Acacio and Valarie Bott scored goals for the Lady Warriors in a 3-1. Acacio also had an assist to Bott in the Wyoming Area win. The score was 1-1 late in the first half, when Hanover committed an own-goal to make it 2-1. Acacio’s unassisted goal in the second sealed it. Keeper Jordan Chiavacci stopped six shots for the Warriors who were outshot 10-9. This week’s games
Tuesday Holy Redeemer at PA WA at Nanticoke Thursday PA at Wyoming Sem WA at GAR Saturday PA at Dallas Wyoming Sem at WA
Top, Wyoming Area’s Nicole Cumbo, right, heads the ball ahead of Hanover Area’s Michelle McNair in a WVC girls soccer game in Hanover Township on Friday afternoon Middle right, PA Jr. Mike Tavaglione, No.9, tries to get control of the ball from Lehman’s Chris Edkins. Middle’ left, No.10 Jordan Consagra from Pittston Area, goes high in the air to hit a header against Lake Lehman. Left, Wyoming Area’s Alee Pettit, right, battles for the ball with Hanover Area’s Larissa Bannon, left, and Hailee Shuman Friday afternoon. BOYS BY TONY CALLAIO. GIRLS BY BILL TARUTIS
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Madison Minnaugh scored three goals and recorded one assist to lead the Patriots offense in the victory. Allie Barber, who burst on the scene last season as a prolific goal scorer, scored two goals and one assist. PA, Katelyn Pugliese scored the other PA goal on a penalty kick penalty at 27:34 of the second to make it 5-2. Samantha Mayers had two assists, one each to Minnaugh and Barber. The Patriots outshot LL 12-6. Keeper Jordan Cumbo had six saves. Emily Sutton led the Lehman offense with two goals.
Wyoming Area 3 Hanover Area 1
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HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS
Rough week on courts as local teams go 1-5 By TONY CALLAIO Dispatch correspondent
In week two of girl’s high school tennis both Pittston Area and Wyoming Area took it on the chin with PA collecting the lone victory of the week. The Lady Pats had a week of home matches while WA had two home matches and one away. PA opened the week with Berwick on Monday dropping the match. Coach Kim Collins shifted the line-up against the Bulldogs with little success dropping the match 4-1. PA No.1 Miranda Warunek scored the lone point defeating her opponent in straight sets. Coughlin traveled to Martin Mattei courts were the Lady Pats lost to the Crusaders by the same score of 4-1. The No.1 doubles team of Alicia Chopyak/Mikhaela Moher defeated the Crusaders’ Demelier/Adcock, 6-2, 6-3. The Tunkhannock Tigers were edged out by PA 3-2, giving the Lady Pats their first victory of the season on Friday. Miranda Warunek, Tatiana Supinski, won at No.1 and No.3 singles, while Mikhaela Moher/Claudia Shandra took the No.2 doubles match.
Warunek and Moher/Shandra took two of three matches on the week. Next up for PA is tough Holy Redeemer team traveling to PA on Tuesday for Pittston Area’s fourth match in a row at home. On Thursday, the Lady Pats travel to Crestwood. The Lady Warriors tennis team fell to 2-3 at the conclusion of the week losing all three matches. On Monday, WA faced league standouts Holy Redeemer losing 5-0. All five matches lost in straight sets. On Wednesday, mighty Wyoming Seminary came to town dropping WA 5-0. Warrior No.2, Kiersten Grillo managed to gather up seven games in two sets, playing a tough second set losing 6-2, 7-5. The Warriors traveled to Hazleton on Friday playing MMI Prep. Two-sport and Warrior No.1 singles player opted out of the match to compete in a soccer game being played on the same afternoon. Coach Tiffany Callaio moved everyone up in the line-up in singles but failed to gain a single victory, once again losing 4-1. The only success of the match came off the racquets
Miranda Warunek won at No. 1 singles for the Lady Patriots against Tunkhannock. TONY CALLAIO/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
Mikhaela Moher teamed up with Claudia Shandra for a doubles win against Tunkhannock.
of Maddie Ambruso/Sam Williams at No.2 doubles. WA hosts Hanover on Tuesday and visits Wyoming Valley West on Thursday. The season will officially be
half-over at the conclusion of this week’s play. Both school districts are looking to bounce back from this past week to get on the winning side. PA will be looking for their second team win but
will have yet another tough week ahead of them. The Lady Warriors could see a victory against the Hawkeyes, but will face a rejuvenated WVW Spartan team.
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GIRLS SOFTBALL
Baloga Funeral team takes second in county league Baloga Funeral Home 14U Girls Softball Team recently finished in second place in the County Line Softball League. The Girls Finished the Season12-2, playing their home games in Dupont at the Dupont Lions Field across for the PACC. Nina Minnelli, Giana Tondora, Taylor Baloga, Abbey Bradigan, Mary Silinskie, Jenna Harrison.
EMANON GOLF
O’Connors Plumbing moves into second place
and created a tie for the final two playoff spots. Powers was led by Jim McCann’s 38 and Clem Parulis with a 42. Jim Devers had 40 for Adonizio. Red Mill defeated Hoffman 3 0 and stayed the team to beat heading into the playoffs. Mike Lazevnick and John Zelonis combined to shoot a score of 7under par 27 in the A match. Lazvenick had a 4-under 30 and Zelonis a 36. Shaun Fortney had 36 for Hoffman’s. Next week is regular season final week with a 5:15 shotgun start.
BOCCE BALL
Bassler rolls to second half title in Yatesville League Bassler Equipment swept their matches this week to wrap the regular season second half title. The Bassler men are Doc Campanella, Mark Millington, Joe Chiumento and Ed Seprish. After a dismal first half performence, JetSurge Power Cleaning rebounded to finish third in the second half. Henry Korpusik and Larry Rodeghiero were brilliant this week forthe power cleaners. Next week starts the post-season with an unusual beginning,a
round-robin series between Cuz’s Bar & Grill, Roberts’ Repairs and Blandina Apartments to determine the first half regular season titlist. This is important because it gives the victor an automatic spot in the first half finals. The other qualifiers are Bassler Equipment, Dyller Law Firm, Atlas Realty and KWIK ’N EZ Market. The response to the Luzerne County Bocce Championship Tournament has been very positive with half of the allotted positions taken. Many local busi-
nesses and professionals have come forward to help sponsor the tournament. Standings..........................Points
Bassler Equipment 11-5 ...159 Roberts’ Repairs 10-6 ......157 JetSurge Power Cleaning 9-7 ..............................................150 Cuz’s Bar & Grill 8-8 .......151 Blandina Apartments 7-9 .153 KWIK ’N EZ Market 7-9.150 Atlas Realty 7-9 ...............138 Old Forge Chiropractic 7-9 ..............................................135 Dyller Law Firm 6-10 ...... 141
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With red Mill having clinched the regular season title last week, O’Connor Plumbing defeated Selinski Insurance 2 - 1 and moved into second place in the Emanon Thursday Golf League heading into the final week of regular play. Tom Kerrigan’s 38 and John O’Connor’s 40 led the winners and Rick Laneski had 36 for Selinski’s. Bryan Construction upset Ashley Machine 3 - 0 behind Tom Bryan’s 38 and Mike Fiscus with a 41. Len Coleman had 37 for Ashley. Powers defeated Adonizio 2 -1
Second Row, Coach Mark Bradigan, Coach John Baloga, Jordan Cegelka, Emma Brieling, Alexsei, Alward, Bianca Concert, Vicki Remley, Carly Warnagiris, Coach Dave Remley Missing from photo: Julie Silinskie, Alyssa Neare and Jordan Zbegner
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JUNIOR FOOTBALL
WWWE B and C teams defeat Ed-Lark In the Wyoming Valley West Conference last Sunday West Pittston played Swoyersville, Wyoming/West Wyoming/Exeter played Ed-Lark and Duryea Kingston. West Pittston won B and C games 42-0 and 28-26. Swoyersville won the D game 22-0. WWWE beat Ed-Lark in B and C by the same 32-0 school. Ed Lark won the D game 36-28. Duryea and Kingston split two games. Kingston won the B
Rams B team player Daniel Weidl runs the ball against the Swoyersville Sailors game. PHOTOS SUBMITTED
game 14-6. Duryea won the C game 22-20. In an inter-league A game cross river rivals West Pittston defeated Pittston in an A game at Jake Sobeski Staduim. Today’s Valley West schedule
WWWE at Plymouth Duryea at West Pittston Today’s Valley schedule
Pittston at Hanover
Rams D teamer Vincenzo Nova runs the ball against the Sailors.
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Rams QB MarcAnthony Minichello runs to his right looking for a receiver down field in the Pittston-WP A game TONY CALLAIO
Jr. Patriots No.41 Matt Ambrose pulls in a catch with the Rams Antonio DeNardi covering. TONY CALLAIO/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
Rams QB Marc Anthony Minichello hands off to running back Jordan Thomas in the Pittston-WP A game TONY CALLAIO/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
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Rams C teamer Ethan Elmes runs the ball against the Sailors.
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HIGH SCHOOL GOLF
Medico cops Tryba; Warriors win league match Zach Mulhern medalist in WA win at Huntsville
Zach Mulhern’s 37, good for medalist honors, helped Wyoming Area to score a win on Wyoming Seminary’s home course at Huntsville Golf Club, 177- 187. Frank Henry’s 43 paced Seminary. WA – Zach Mulhern 37, Courtney Melvin 45, Colin Herron 46, Madeline Wharlon 49. WS – Frank Henry 43, Jon Zirnheld 47, Andrew Golden 48, Malcolm Lumia 49. Valley West 154 PA163 Chris McCue shot one overpar in the Wyoming Valley West victory at Fox Hill. Matt Carroll led Pittston Area
shooting two over-par. WVW - Chris McCue 36, Colin Harrison 38, Evan Pirillo 39, Dave Chacke 41 PA - Matt Carroll 37, Ryan Tracy 39, Chris Lynch, Calvin O’Boyle 47
9 holes at IremGolfClub DAL – Ryan Georgetti 38, Nigel Stearns 40, Chad Debona 44, Justin Brojakowski 45. PA – Ryan Tracy 38, Chris Lynch 43, Calvin O’Boyle 47, Matt Carrol 47.
Dallas 167 PA 175 Dallas’ Ryan Georgetti and Pittston Area’s Ryan Tracy shared medalist honors with a round of 38 at Irem Golf Club’s par-36 course but it was the Mountaineers who pulled away with 167- 175 victory. Nigel Stearns tallied a 40 for Dallas, while Chris Lynch’s 43 was Pittston Area’s second-best round.
Tryba Preseason Invitational results
Holy Redeemer’s Marino Medico won the Tryba Tourney at Fox Hill. The best local finishers was WA’s Ryan Tracey, sixth with a 74. Individual Scores Mariano Medico, Holy Redeemer …32-36-68 6. Ryan Tracy, Pittston Area …36-38-74
7. Zach Mulhern, Wyoming Area …35-39-74 13. Matt Carroll, Pittston Area… 36-41-77 24. Chris Lynch, Pittston Area …42-38-80 29. Calvin O’Boyle, Pittston Area …42-39-81 37. Courtney Melvin, Wyoming Area… 43-42-85 Dave Chacke, Wyoming Valley West …42-43-85 48. Madeline Wharton, Wyoming Area …45-42-87 Team Scores
Holy Redeemer… 290 Coughlin …302 Pittston Area… 312 Wyoming Valley West …314
Dallas …320 Crestwood …322 Tunkhannock …323 Berwick …324 Wyoming Area …339 Hanover Area …351 Wyoming Seminary …342 MMI …365 Lake-Lehman …369 Hazleton Area …374 This week’s matches
Tuesday PA at Crestwood WA at Nanticoke Thursday Berwick at PA Friday Wyoming Area at MMI
SPORTS BRIEFS
Moose Lodge raffling trip to Steelers game The Moose Lodge in West Pittston is selling raffle tickets for an overnight bus trip Oct. 6 and 7 to Pittsburgh that includes a tail gate party and two tickets to the Steelers-Eagles game October 7. Raffle tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the lodge social quarters or from any of the member of the Women of the Moose. The drawing is Sept 14 at Moose Lodge 1207 West Pittston. Proceeds will benefit Moose charities. The bus leaves from Kohl’s in Wilkes-Barre. Pittston Boys Basketball Boosters
The Pittston Boys Basketball Booster Club will meet on Thursday, September 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Red Mill, 340 S. Main Street, Pittston. An election of officers will be held and fundraising ideas will be discussed. PA girls basketball meeting
The Pittston Area Lady Patriot Basketball Booster Club will meet on Wednesday September 5 at 7:00 p.m. in Lizza’s on North Main Street in Pittston for the purpose of organizing their fall activities. All Lady Patriot Basketball Parents are asked to at-
tend PA Cheer Boosters
The Pittston Area Cheer Booster Club will hold their monthly meeting on September 4 at 7 p.m. at Savo’s. All parents of JV and Varisty cheerleaders are urged to attend. Prior to the 7 p.m. meeting a pasta dinner committee meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Anyone willing to help with the dinner should attend this meeting.
WA Field Hockey conduct will a car wash and bake sale on Sept.15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
West Side Auto. Please show your support by attending the
festivities on August 27 and purchasing a ticket for the car wash.
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Red Devils meeting
The Pittston red Devils Sportsmen Club will meet Tuesday, September 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Dr. Nicholas Ruggerio’s home in West Pittston. Finalizing summer events and discussing fall and winter events are on the agenda. Members are urged to attend this important meeting. Lady Birds Bowling League
The Lady Birds Bowling League will begin the 2012-13 bowling season on Wednesday, September 5 at Modern Lanes in Exeter. Bowlers are asked to report at 6 p.m. Bowling starts prompty at 6:15 p.m. WA field hockey news
Warrior cheerleaders, left to right: Nickarena Gilpin, Erin Maloney, Kiersten Gregorio, Danielle Bulger catch pre-game entertainment at Wyoming Area's opening game Friday night. TONY CALLAIO/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
Board nixes request to sell confetti at field hockey games By SUSAN DENNEY
Times Leader correspondent
Wyoming Area board member John Bolin reported at Tuesday’s meeting that as of Aug. 22, the district had hired Berkheimer Associates of Bangor to replace the troubled Centax/Don Wilkinson Agency, which has failed to distribute taxes to many Luzerne County political entities. District Business Manager Tom Melone reported the district has not had take out a tax anticipation note to cover the missing taxes. “So far, we’ve been able to weather the storm,” Melone said. Before voting to accept the finance report, board President Frank Casarella told residents of the loss the district has sustained from flood refunds of paid property taxes. The district ratified a total of $54,376 in refunds to property owners. The board appointed several new employees, including Frank Pugliese as director of physical plant/supervisor of building and
grounds at a salary of $52,644. Some residents questioned the hiring policy used to select Pugliese. Board member Carl Yorina fielded many questions about the qualifications of the candidates for the position and the interview and testing process that allowed the district to choose among them. When that and other appointments were repeatedly questioned by residents, Casarella asserted the board would stand by a recently adopted nepotism policy and the best person for the job would be hired. In other matters: • The board tabled a plan that would raise the salaries of school administrators over a three-year period. • Board members approved an agreement with Luzerne County Head Start Inc. to provide Head Start with a classroom as well as cafeteria, restrooms and outdoor play space at the Tenth Street Elementary School at a rental fee of $3,000 for the 2012-2013 school year.
In addition, the district will provide meals and snacks to the Head Start program at a contracted rate of $14,768. • The tone lightened when a resident lodged a protest against the board decision allowing the Field Hockey Parent’s Association to sell confetti at home football games. The association had asked for permission to sell confetti and doughnuts. After a discussion of the problems associated with cleaning up after confetti, the board voted the group will be allowed to sell doughnuts but not confetti. • The board presented a new policy for concussion management in athletic programs. The policy will allow the district to comply with a new state law that took effect in July. • The board also presented for review a set of procedures that would allow board members to attend meetings from remote locations by using speaker phones, teleconferencing and videoconferencing.
W A R R I O R C A P TA I N S
OBITUARIES Michael J. Nesgoda Sr. August 30, 2012 Michael J. “Mike” Nesgoda Sr., 82, of Dupont, passed away Thursday August 30, at WilkesBarre General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Mike was a proud lifelong resident of Dupont, Pa. He was born on March 23, 1930, the son of the late Joseph and Julia Warunek Nesgoda and a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Dupont. As an avid angler, Mike could always be found fishing the waters throughout Northeastern, PA with his fishing buddy, John Wrazien. Mike loved his Phillies and enjoyed watching Notre Dame Football and Duke Blue Devil Basketball depending on the season. Mike spent years working in the mines as a coal worker and at Corrigan, Inc. and Kaminski Brothers as a big machine operator. He later changed careers and became an auto body mechanic working for Roy Stauffer Chevrolet, Morreale Mid-City Auto, and Lispi Chevrolet. He was a founding member of the Lone Cabin Sportsman Club and a lifelong member of the Polish American Citizens Club. He served his community as a Councilman for the Boro of Dupont. Mike was their biggest fan and was very proud to be called Grandpa by his two grandsons, Michael Joseph Nesgoda III and Ryan Coleman. Mike is survived by his wife of 56 years Joan Guss of Kingston. Mike and Joan would have celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on September 17th 2012; daughter JoAnn Coleman and husband Dennis, Middletown, PA; son Michael J. Nesgoda, Jr., Dupont; grandsons Ryan Cole-
man, Elizabethtown, Pa and Michael J. Nesgoda, III (M.J), State College, Pa; sister Dolores Burgio and husband James, Wyoming; sister-in-law Josephine Nesgoda, Pittston Twp; along with several nieces and nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents Mike is preceded in death by his brother Frank Nesgoda in 2008. The family would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Gerald Gibbons for his service and concern over the many years he cared for Mike. We would also like to show our appreciation and thank the nursing staff, respiratory staff and the rehab department at WilkesBarre General Hospital for all their loving care and commitment to Mike whenever he was their “guest.” Your compassion and love is truly appreciated by our family. Funeral services will be held Wednesday September 5 at 9:30am at Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc. 255 McAlpine St. Duryea, with a mass of Christian burial at 10:00am at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont with Fr. Joseph Verespy officiating. Friends may call Tuesday evening September 4th from 5-8pm. Interment will be held at the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Senior Outreach Program at Sacred Heart Church 215 Lackawanna Ave. Dupont, Pa 18641 or to the Dupont Lyons Club 600 Chestnut St. Dupont Pa 18641. Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com
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Flea market next Saturday
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tent. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, cabbage and noodles, pierogies, potato pancakes, and a framers market. The sale is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Warrior captains on field for the coin flip prior to Friday night's opening game of the season. From left, Jordan Zezza, Trent Grove, Zack Lanunziata, Nick O'Brien.
The Annual Flea market at Holy Mother of Sorrows PNCC, Dupont, is Sept. 8. For a table, call Regina Bahaley at 4572378. Cost is $10. Vendors will be under a large
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Betty Grace Stankus
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August 26, 2012 Betty Grace Stankus, of West Pittston, died of natural causes on August 26, 2012. She was 91 years young and full of life. Betty was a unique and remarkable woman, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was self-educated and well versed in the principles of etiquette and society. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, West Pittston, and the West Pittston Women’s Club. She enjoyed an ever-expanding circle of friends. She worked in several occupations at the same time, and always expressed a warm smile and genuine concern for others. She was gener-
ous to a fault and never demanded a return for her generosity. Her friendships with others were timeless and virtually all of her relationships survived until separation at death. One of her greatest satisfactions was providing the essential tools for the higher education of her children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Leonard Stankus. Surviving are daughter, Carolee and her husband, Richard Thatcher, Cogan Station, Pa.; sons, Dr. Richard Stankus and his wife, Dianne, Barry L.Stankus and his wife, Mary B. Lugar, West Pittston; grandchildren, Chad M. Thatcher and wife,
August 5, 2012 Deanna, Spring Grove, Pa., Amanda, Alexandra, Astrid and Anastasia, Barron Stankus; great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Alexander Thatcher, Spring Grove. Betty’s body was cremated on August 28, 2012, wearing the dress from her 50th Wedding Anniversary. There will be no calling hours. A celebration of her life will be held at a future date in the First United Methodist Church, Wyoming Avenue West Pittston. Arrangements are by HowellLussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston.
Antoinette R. Bartoli August 29, 2012 Antoinette R. Bartoli, 86, of Pittston Township, passed away on Wednesday evening August 29, 2012, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Larksville, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Adele Doberstein Missal.
Antoinette attended Larksville schools and was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church at St. Barbara Parish,
John Williams August 30, 2012 John M. Williams, 28, of Dupont, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 30, 2012, at home. He was a son of John and Colleen Williams.
Funeral arrangements are pending from the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains Township.
Marian Helen Koteck August 31, 2012 Marian Helen Koteck, 72, of Dupont, passed away Friday, August 31, 2012, at Hospice Community Care, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre.
Funeral arrangements are pending from Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea.
Frank Plona August 30, 2012 Frank Plona, 87, of Duryea, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012, at Kingston Commons, Kingston.
Funeral arrangements are pending from Bednarski Funeral Home, 168 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming.
Bertha Ann Kuckla
Exeter. She had worked in the garment industry and was a member of the Laundry and Dry Cleaning workers union. Preceding her in death were her husband of 65 years, Louis C. Bartoli, in 2006, and a son, Joseph, in 2005; siblings, Elsie Torritis, Elizabeth Molesky, Lydia Palmentera, Alma Missal; Zigmund , Edward, Otto and John Missal Jr. Surviving are daughter, Carol Corcoran, and her husband, Bill, Pittston Township; sister Mildred Palmentera, Canyon, Texas; grandchildren, Bill and Danielle Corcoran, Karen Singer, Gina Feagel; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends were invited to visitation on Saturday at 8 a.m. until 9:15 a.m. at the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. A Mass of Christian burial followed at 9:30 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 28 Memorial Ave., Exeter. Interment in St. Cecilia Cemetery, Exeter. To send the family an expression of sympathy or an online condolence, please visitwww.gubbiottifh.com.
Bertha Ann Kuckla, age 91, of Dupont, died Sunday morning, August 5, at Wesley Village, Jenkins Township. She was the widow of Joseph Kuckla, who passed away February 22, 1962. She was born in Dupont, daughter of the late Alexander and Anna Krzywicki Romasiewicz, and was a class of 1938 graduate of St. John’s High School, Pittston. Mrs. Kuckla was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont, where she was past president of the Altar and Rosary Society. She was a past president of the Dupont Little League Auxiliary, treasurer of the Dupont Senior Citizens, active with the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, was active with the Red Cross, where she earned a 10-year service pin, a member of the Orchard Lake Auxiliary and worked as a Majority Inspector on the Dupont Election Board of the Third Ward for over 30 years. She was the president of The Polish Women’s Alliance, Scranton Council 44, for many years and Group 267 of Dupont. She was last honored as the 2010 May
Queen by the Polish Women’s Alliance of America. Surviving are three sons, Joseph and his wife, Andrea, Old Forge; Thomas and John, both of Dupont; a daughter, Nancy George, Dupont; grandchildren, Adrianna Rupprecht, Kelly Alexander, Tara Kuckla, Jesse James George, Jenna Yanchulis; Joseph, Matthew, Peter, Cody, Daniel and John Paul Kuckla; 13 great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-granddaughter; sisters Clara Romasiewicz, Dupont, and Mary Kilyanek, Duryea; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers, Alexander, Peter and Joseph Romasiewicz, and sisters Josephine Chiampi, Helen Romasiewicz and Irene Starinski. Funeral services were held Wednesday from the Lokuta-Zawacki Funeral Home, 200 Wyoming Ave., Dupont, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 215 Lackawanna Ave., Dupont, celebrated by the Rev. Joseph D. Verspy, Pastor. Interment in the parish cemetery, Dupont.
William D. Giles August 26, 2012 William D. Giles, 92, of Pittston and formerly of Duryea, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday August 26, 2012. Preceding him in death was a son, William D. Giles, Jr., and a sister, Beverly Marucci. He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Gloria C. Felts Giles; son, the Rev. Jerry Giles, and wife, Pat, Long Beach, Calif.; sister, Priscilla Miller, N.Y.; grandchildren, Jen-
nifer Chheang and husband Sophon, Jeffrey Giles and wife Beth; great-grandchildren, Zion and Soryia Chheang, Ruby and Fiona Giles. Funeral services were Saturday in Wesley Village Chapel, 209 Robert Road, Pittston. Internment at the Marcy Cemetery in Duryea. Arrangements are by Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Forge.
FUNERAL SERVICES INC. 255 MCALPINE STREET, DURYEA, PA 18641 (570) 457-4387 MARK KIESINGER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR and SUPERVISOR
August 25, 2012 Funeral services were entrusted to Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Township, and began at the funeral home on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 promptly at 10:15 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was held from The Nativity of Our Lord Parish, (Holy Rosary R.C. Church) Duryea, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. Celebrant was the Rev. Andrew Sinnott. Interment in Marcy Cemetery, Duryea, at the convenience of the family. To submit online condolences, please visitGrazianoFuneralHome.com.
Genevieve (Jean) Simalchik August 24, 2012 longed to the Big Band Society and the Shickshinny Lake Ladies Club. Jean was very easy to relate to and will be remembered as a sympathetic listener, a good shoulder to lean on and a keeper of confidences. She never missed an occasion to send greeting cards and always celebrated the holidays, great and small. She was preceded in death by parents, George Mihalchick and Anne Sobashinski Mihalchick; brother, George Mihalchick Jr. Funeral services were held
Tuesday from the MetcalfeShaver-Kopcza Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John the Evangelist Church, 35 William St., Pittston. Interment in St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery, Plymouth Township. Jean had many special relationships with children and was loved by all. Donations to her memory may be sent toSt. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Memorial and Honors Program 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 381059956.
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Anthony J. Mirra, 86, of Wyoming, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2012, at the Regional Hospital of Scranton. Born in Exeter, he was a son of the late Joseph and Caroline Bruzza Mirra. Mr. Mirra was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church (St. Barbara Parish), Exeter. He was the proprietor of Mirra’s Farm in Wyoming, working at the family farm for over 60 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Stella Rayeski, in 2003; sister Mary Mirra and brother, Vincent Mirra. Surviving are his son, Anthony Mirra Jr., Wyoming; daugh-
ter, Carol Stash, Wyoming; grandchildren, Tanya, John; sisters Rose Rayeski, Anita Depascale, both of Exeter; nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday at St. Anthony of Padua Church of St. Barbara Parish, 28 Memorial Ave., Exeter. Interment in Denison Cemetery, Dennison St., Swoyersville. Visitation was private for family members only. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. To send the family an expression of sympathy or an online condolence, please visitwww.gubbiottifh.com.
Obituary Policy The Sunday Dispatch publishes obituaries of local individuals who reside, formerly resided or have family living in the Greater Pittston area. Obituaries should be submitted by 12 p.m. Saturday to ensure publication in the same week’s edition. Email is preferred for submission, but fax or handwritten entries will be acceptable with a contact name and phone number. Entries not including a contact name and telephone number will not be published. Email obituaries to sd@psdispatch.com; Fax obituaries to 570.602.0183; or mail them to 109 New St., Pittston, PA 18640. For more information call the obituary desk at 570.602.0170, or to place a memorial ad call 570.602.0168.
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Genevieve (Jean) Simalchik, passed away peacefully at home August 24, 2012, surrounded by her family. She was a devoted mother to her daughters and sons-in-law, Joan Simalchik and Robin Breon, Toronto, Marian and Tom Czarnowski, Wyoming. She will be deeply missed by family and her wide circle of friends of all ages. Jean was born in Larksville December 22, 1924, and grew up in Lyndwood where she was a graduate of Hanover High School, class of 1942. She started working for the Russell Ice Cream Company and then as a bookkeeper for Landau Furniture Company, WilkesBarre. She met her husband Albert at a Sans Souci dance on July 4, 1946, and they married exactly two years later. They celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary July 3. In 1954, the family moved to Philadelphia where they lived for 23 years, after which, they moved back and settled at Shickshinny Lake for the next 23 years, spending her last years in Wyoming. She and her husband spent 20 years wintering in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., enjoying the warm weather and the ocean. She greatly enjoyed being a housewife and gardener and be-
daughter-law, Carol Cumbo, of Orlando, Fla.; four grandchildren, Charles Haduck Jr. and wife Donna of Annville, Pa.; Charles Cumbo and wife Anita; David Cumbo, Theresa Myers and husband Tom, all of Orlando, Fla.; five great-grandchildren, Kristine and Samantha Haduck and Michelle, Anthony and Nicole Cumbo; one great-great granddaughter, Kayleigh, 11 months old; sisters-in-law, Jennie DeBella and Betty Pirrelli. Also surviving are many loving nieces and nephews.
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Theresa Cumbo, 91, formerly of Pittston, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 25, 2012 at Wesley Village in Pittston. Born in Pittston, she was the daughter of the late Phillip & Mary Pettito Pirrelli. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Cumbo, in 1981 and her beloved son Charles, from Orlando, Fla., in 2009; sisters, Anna Falvo, Grace Fiore, Nancy Arnone, Elizabeth Pirrelli, Josephine DeAngelo; brothers Charlie, Tony and Johnny Pirrelli. She is survived by her daughter, Catherine Haduck, and husband Charles from Duryea;
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sister, Victoria Platko; brothers, George, Frank, John and Joseph Collotty. Dominic is survived by his loving wife, the former Gladys Bowman; daughter, Donna Rugletic, and her husband, Ronald, West Wyoming; son, Dominick J. Collotty, Ashley; five grandchildren, Tracy Schmitt and her husband, Michael; Cristen Skepulski and her husband, John; Patrick Heffron and his wife, Erin; Melissa Heffron; Angelina Collotty; six great-grandchildren, Kira, Taylor, Jake, Ella, Nathan and
August 26, 2012 Mckenna; nieces and nephews. Funeral service was private from the Lehman Family Funeral Service Inc., 689 Hazle Ave., Wilkes-Barre, with the Rev. Thomas J. O’Malley, his pastor, officiating. Entombment in St. Joseph’s Walk Mausoleum in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to theAmerican Cancer Society, East Regional Office, 712 South Keyser Ave., Taylor, PA 18517 orwww.cancer.org. Online condolences may be sent by visiting the funeral home website atwww.lehmanfuneralhome.com.
John M. Nagy August 25, 2012 John M. Nagy, 78, of Springbrook, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012, at Riverside Rehab and Nursing Center, Taylor. He was born in Dupont, March 31, 1934, and was a son of the late John and Madeline (Klimek) Nagy. John was a member of St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Pittston. He attended Dupont schools. John was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He retired in 1979 from RCA, Dunmore. John was a member of the V.F.W. Post 6520 Cortez, Mt. Cobb. John was a good-natured and humorous man. He appreciated and loved the outdoors and took
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cow; daughter, Jacqueline and her husband, Michael Yalch, Nanticoke and sister, Evelyn Pearage, Dupont. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Kayla, BJ, Michael, Cassandra; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Tuesday from Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea, with a Mass of Christian burial in St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Pittston, with the Rev. Joseph Bertha officiating. Interment was at the parish cemetery. AMVETS Honor Guard of Dupont provided military honors. Online condolences may be made towww.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.
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Aqueline Marie Park, 60, daughter of the late Theodore and Marie Powell Wolman, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2012, in the General Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, following an illness. Born in Larksville, she was a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School, Class of 1970. She had formerly resided in Harding and currently in Pittston.
Surviving are daughter, Heather Wharton, and husband, Thomas, Pittston; son, Kevin Park, and wife, Jacklyn, Exeter; brother, Theodore Wolman, Plymouth; sister, Denise Mikulka, Pittston; grandchildren, Madeline Wharton and Kevin Park. The family requested that funeral services be private and there will be no calling hours. Arrangements by Yanaitis Funeral Home, Plains Township.
Dorothy Groner August 26, 2012 Dorothy Groner, 84, of Dallas, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. Born in Plymouth, she was the daughter of the late Matthew and Emma Merrell Jones and was a graduate of Plymouth High School. Dorothy had worked for Mary Macintosh in Wilkes-Barre for many years. She loved playing bingo. Dorothy was preceded by her husband, Elwood Groner. She is survived by a daughter, Sandra, and her husband, George Kline, Duryea; grandson, George Kline, Dallas; grand-
daughters, Teena O’Connor and Joy Hogan, both of Harvey’s Lake; Beth Hunsicker, Old Forge; Arlette Heppding, Duryea; 11 great-grandchildren; numerous step-children and step-grandchildren. Funeral was held privately at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas. Dorothy’s family would like to thank the staff at the Meadows Nursing Center for all the care and support they gave to Dorothy.
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Dominic P. Collotty, of North Main Street, Ashley, died Wednesday, August 29, 2012, in Hospice Community Care, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Born in Ashley, he was a son of the late Phillip and Isabelle Farino Collotty, attended Ashley schools and was employed as a furnace technician prior to retiring. He served his country in the United States Army, with the rank of Corporal, during World War II, serving in Northern France, Normandy and Central Europe. Dominic was a member of St. Leo’s/Holy Rosary Parish, Ashley and was an avid fisherman, hunter and bowler. He was preceded in death by
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August 25, 2012 infant granddaughter, Kristan T. Passetti; grandson, infant grandson, Charles Z. Passetti and broth-
er, Dave Lewis. Surviving are her daughters, Colette Yermal and her husband, David, Ellicott City, Md., Anne Richards and her husband, Donald, Pittston, Jacqueline Reese and her husband, Richard, Fredericksburg, Va.; sons, Edward Passetti, at home; Robert Passetti and his wife, Marie, Glen Lyon; grandchildren, Jennifer Krieger, Robert Passetti Jr., Susan Thomas, Jeffrey Passetti, April Pas-
August 25, 2012 setti, Audry Rose Bayhurst, Alexander Passetti, David Yermal Jr., Eric Yermal, Michael Richards, Eric Richards, Kyle Reese, Cory Reese; great-grandchildren, Kayleen, Shealyn and Andrew Yermal, Emma and Brady Thomas, Aidan Krieger, Apalonia Passetti, Sareina Wootton, London Fenner, Daniel and Dylan Bayhurst. Two nephews also survive. Funeral services were Tuesday from the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley. A Mass of Christian Burial was in Holy Family Church, with the Rev. Joseph Kakareka officiating. Interment in St. Charles Cemetery, Sugar Notch.
Anne D. Chokola August 27, 2012 Anne D. Chokola, 82, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Monday, August 27, 2012, at the Mountain View Care Center in Scranton. She was born on January 1, 1930 in Algodones, N.M., a daughter of the late Patrick and Dolores Pera Vigil. She was a graduate of St. Joseph’s College in Albuquerque, N.M., where she received her bachelor’s of art degree in Education. Anne was formerly employed at St. Joseph’s Hospital and by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Albuquerque. For many years she and her husband, Peter, owned and operated the Chokola Bottling Company in Wilkes-Barre. Anne was a member of St. Ma-
ry’s Church Our Lady of Fatima Parish in WilkesBarre. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter T. Chokola, in 2009. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Babe Vigil, Jacob Vigil; sisters, Eliza Archibeque and Beatrice Vigil. Surviving are children, Susan Chokola, Wilkes-Barre, with whom she resided; Christopher P. Chokola, Wyoming; Lisa Marie Chokola, Wilkes-Barre; grandson, Mark Joseph Chokola, Wilkes-Barre; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday morning at 9 a.m. from the Nat & Gawlas Funeral
Mrs. Jane Regan August 25, 2012 ski of Elmhurst; brother-in-law, Edward Romanoski of Duryea; nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral was held Tuesday from the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main St., Duryea, with Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Rosary Church, Duryea, with the Rev. Andrew Sinnott officiating. Interment in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Duryea.
Ferretti, Carla Cusumano, Louis Moriano, and Michael Cusumano; eleven great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Louis, Charles, Joseph, and Frank Licciardone; and a sister, Matilda Licciardone. The funeral was held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from the Victor M. Ferri Funeral Home, 522 Fallon St., Old Forge with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 in St. Mary of the Assumption Church at Prince of Peace Parish, West Grace and Lawrence Streets, Old Forge celebrated by the Rev. Joseph F. Cipriano, pastor emeritus. Interment services in Old Forge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Prince of Peace Parish, 123 West Grace St., Old Forge, PA 18518. To leave an online condolence for Lillian’s family visit www.ferrifuneralhome.com. In Loving Memory Of
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Helen M. Appel August 25, 2012 Helen M. Appel, 65, of Pittston, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012, in Hospice Community Care, Geisinger South Wilkes Barre, after a courageous battle with cancer for the past nine years. Born in Pittston, on August 29, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Catherine Karsko Morgan. She was a graduate of Pittston High School. Helen was a former member of St. John the Baptist Church, William Street, Pittston. She was employed as a lead technician for the Social Security Administration-WBDOC for 29 years. Helen enjoyed spending time with her family and engaging in
family activities. She is survived by husband Edward Appel; daughter Alisha F. Seely and husband Shawn, Plains; granddaughter Jacinta Appel, Exeter; sister Theresa Wozniak; two nieces and one nephew. Funeral services were Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Avenue, West Pittston. Monsignor John Bendik, pastor of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston, officiated. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hughestown. Donations may be made to Traditional Home Health and Hospice, 113 West Drinker Street, Dunmore, PA 18518.
Our hearts still ache in sadness And secret tears still flow. What it meant to lose you, No one will ever know. When we are sad and lonely And everything goes wrong. We seem to hear you whisper “Cheer up and carry on” Each time we look at your pictures You seem to smile and say, “Don’t cry, I’m only sleeping, We’ll meet again someday.” Sadly missed by Mom, Dad, Sisters and Brother.
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Mrs. Jane Regan, 79 of Duryea passed away Saturday, August. 25, 2012, at Hospice Community Care at Geisinger South WilkesBarre. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Francis I. (Pete) Regan; brothers, Joseph, Alfred and John; and sisters Stella Moskaitis and Alice Romanoski. Surviving are son, Kevin, of New York; sister Edna Wasilew-
Home, 89 Park Ave., WilkesBarre, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church - Our Lady of Fatima Parish, 134 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. Memorial donations may be made to MakeA-Wish, 1327 Pittston Ave., Scranton, PA 18505. Online condolences may be sent by visiting Anne’s obituary atwww.natandgawlasfuneralhome.com.
Lillian Licciardone Cusumano, 93, of Old Forge, died Saturday morning in the Northeast Hospice Unit of the Regional Hospital of Scranton. She was the widow of Vito P. Cusumano, her loving husband of 54 years, who died on August 5, 2000. Born in Old Forge, daughter of the late Domenic and Grace DiRocco Licciardone, she was a 1937 graduate of Old Forge High School. Lillian was a devoted homemaker and lifelong parishioner of St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Old Forge and belonged to its former Altar and Rosary Society. Lillian’s family was the center of her life and simply meant the world to her. She was blessed with nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Gatherings at her home on Sundays and holidays were an integral part of family life. She leaves a wonderful legacy of love, devotion, and dedication to family values that will live on for generations to come. Surviving are two sons, John Cusumano, and wife Beverly, of Perkasie, and Louis Cusumano, and wife Amy, of Old Forge; a daughter, Rose Ann Moriano, and husband Anthony, of Old Forge; nine grandchildren, John, Dominick, Vito P., Anthony, and Christopher Cusumano, Natalie
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Amy Lynn and Francis Joseph Crossin
United in marriage Amy Lynn Rodano and Francis Joseph Crossin were united in marriage on September 3, 2011, at the First United Methodist Church in West Pittston. The ceremony was officiated by Pastor Janet Tiebert. The bride is the daughter of Frank and Nancy Rodano. She is the granddaughter of William and Clara Players, of West Pittston, and Marie Rodano and the late Joseph Rodano, of Plains. The groom is the son of Frank and Donna Crossin, of Kingston. He is the grandson of the late Francis “Chink” and Helen Crossin, of Luzerne and the late Joseph and Eileen Schilling, of Dallas. The bride was given in marriage by her father. She chose her sister, Christina Rodano as maid of honor and her close friend, Lindsey Maiolatesi, as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Stephanie Rodano, cousin of the bride; and Maria Godfrey, Samantha Bellas, Nacole Turner, friends of the bride. Flower girl was Sophia Medico, cousin of the groom. The groom chose his brother, Michael Crossin, as his best man. Groomsmen were Robert Anders and Dan Fetko, cousins of the groom; Joseph Rodano, cousin of the bride; Anthony Decker, Bryan Bellas and PJ Piskorik, friends of the groom. Readings were given by Emily Scappatura and Ryan Crossin, cousins of the bride and groom. Mrs. Crossin is a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School. She graduated from Empire Beauty School and is a stylist and co-owner of Stazione Salon, Old Forge. Mr. Crossin is a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School and a graduate of Kutztown University. He is currently employed at Commission on Economic Opportunity. An evening cocktail hour and reception were held at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, Scranton. The bride was honored with a bridal shower hosted by her bridesmaids and mothers of the bride and groom at Rodano’s Wilkes-Barre. Parents of the bride hosted a rehearsal dinner at Rodano’s. Following the wedding, the couple honeymooned in French Polynesia, visiting the islands of Tahiti and Moorea. They reside in Plains.
John (Butch) and Barbara Shatrowskas
Golden anniversary John ‘Butch’ and Barbara Yankowski Shatrowskas, of Wyoming, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 18. The couple was married at Saint Joseph’s Church in Port Griffith by the late Father Walter Skursky. Charlene Gostynski Jones served as maid of honor and Jack Fugowski was best man. Mrs. Shatrowskas is the daughter of the late Stanley and Caroline (Mondlak) Yankowski. Mr. Shatrowskas is the son of the late Mary (Evans) Shatrowskas Lulewicz, the late John Shatrowskas, and the late Leo Lulewicz. Mrs. Shatrowskas works as secretary for DaVita Dialysis in Dunmore. Mr. Shatrowskas is self-employed in excavation and construction. The couple has three children, John (Butch) Shatrowskas and his wife Kim, Wyoming; Jackie Zukosky and her husband, Robert, Wyoming; and Jason Shatrowskas and his wife Courtney, Wyoming. They also have four grandchildren: Kasey and Allyson Shatrowskas and Tara and Tiffany Zukosky.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Gentile
Exchange vows Joseph J. Gentile and Nuria Philipps were united in marriage on August 25, 2012 in Sacramento, California. Mrs. Gentile is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Philipps, of Santa Cruz, California. A graduate of San Jose State University, she is employed as a retail manager for Macy’s in Sacrament. Mr. Gentile is the son of Joseph and Margaret Gentile, of Exeter. He is the grandson of Joseph and the late Faustine (Olesky) Zekoski, of Wyoming, and the late Joseph (Jasse) and Margaret (Manganello) Gentile, of West Pittston. A 20012 graduate of Wyoming Area High School and a 2005 graduate of Shippensburg State University, he took graduate courses at Johns Hopkins University and received his master’s degree from American Military University. Formerly employed as a police office with the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, he is now employed as a Deputy US Marshall by the US Marshals Service in Sacramento. He is a member of the Pacific Northwest Regional Fugitive Task Force. Following a honeymoon trip to Hawaii, the couple will reside in their new home in Sacramento.
Millers celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Miller
Calvin and Lorraine Miller, of West Pittston celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, Aug. 25. They were married on August 25, 1962, at St. Joseph’s R.C.
The Millers on their wedding day
church, Wyoming by Rev. J. Papka. Parents of the couple are the late George and Mary Legas and Harvey and Marjorie Newton. Calvin is retired from Cascade
Tissue in Suscon. Lorraine is retired from Diversified Information Technologies in Scranton. They are the proud parents of their son Gary. Gary and his wife Charlene
will celebrate their 25th Wedding Anniversary on October 3, 2012. A family dinner will be held in the couple’s honor.
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Tomlinson
Wed 30 years Timothy and Linda Tomlinson of Old Forge, celebrated their 30th anniversary on August 28. The couple was married in the Trinity United Church of Christ on August 28, 1982 by Rev. Robert Barroll and Father Czeslaw Kuliczkowski. Their marriage has been blessed with two children, Jessica Lacomis, Virginia and Samantha, at home.
Ed and Marge Strucke married 72 years Ed and Marge Strucke, of Dupont, will celebrate their 72nd wedding anniversary on September 7. They were married on September 7, 1940, at Our Lady of
Mt. Carmel Church, Pittston. Claire Cocco, deceased, of Pittston, served as maid of honor and Albert Strucke, deceased, brother of the groom, served as best man.
Margaret Miceli served as briThey are blessed with seven desmaid and Albert Cocco was grandchildren and eight greatusher. grandchildren. The couple are the proud parThey celebrated their anniverents of three sons, Edward, Rob- sary with a family dinner. ert, deceased; and Jonathan.
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Open house set at Montogmery Avenue school band. The 6th Grade Dance is on Sept. 28 in the school cafeteria from 5:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Playground Clean Up will be on Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. Please bring any supplies you may have (rakes, screwdrivers, cleaning supplies). Roba’s Kindergarten Field Trip is scheduled for Oct. 12. Great American Fundraiser will be available for pickup Nov. 13 during Parent /Teacher conferences. Bake sale will be held on Nov. 13 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please register your grocery store card online to help benefit Jenkins Township Lions Club, announced this year’s annual scholarship winners. They are Joseph McGarry, first, place, $500; Megan Tenth Street for Price Chopper Zelonis, second place, $300; and Kathryn Ross, third place, $200. The Jenkins Lions Club has sponsored this program for 25 consecutive (http://www2.pricechopyears. per.com/toolsforschools/) and Shur Save (http:// www.escrip.com). Keep collecting box tops and W Y O M I N G A R E A C AT H O L I C Campbell’s soup labels and send them in with your child. Next PTO meeting will be Thursday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. in the school cafe. pick their children up from these and responsibility. Time will be Intramural sports Wyoming Area Catholic WAC’s intramural sports pro- activities promptly at 4:00 p.m. provided for snack, play, rest and School, of the Holy Redeemer Mr. Jerry Renfer will be the homework. Regional School System, an- gram will begin the week of SCHOOL MENUS For snack time, each child Sept. 10 and will run until Nov. 2. coach for all of the above sports. nounces the following events: must bring his/her own snack. If there are any questions, The programs offered beginning Sept. 3 1/2 Pint Milk Pittston Area After care starts at 2:45 p.m. please call the school at 654that week will be flag football No School in observance of Thursday Week of Sept. 3 and will run until 5:45 p.m. on 7982. (boys and girls) and volleyball Labor Day Chicken Fryz High School and Middle regular school days and from Book Fair (co-ed). Sept. 4 Whole Wheat Bread School 11:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. on early The book fair is scheduled for Students in grades 4-8 are eliAfter school care begins Mixed Greens/ Roasted Chic Monday: No school. dismissal days. Sept. 1419. The theme is All gible to participate. Sept. 7 Tuesday: Chicken & noodles, Peas Candy Sale The Parent’s Release Form Star Readers. The schedule is as Drive-in Movie; Back to Juicy Pineapples/ Fresh Fruit dinner roll, green beans, fruit, The Gertrude Hawk Christfollows: and Physician’s Certificate sent School Fun! 1/2 Pint Milk milk mas Candy Sale will begin on Sept. 14 – Student Preview in August mailing (also available Sept. 12 Friday Wednesday: Diced buffalo Sept. 4. Brochures and order Day on Edline) must be in the school Dress down for students who Bosco Sticks W/ Dipping chicken hoagie, carrots, fruit, forms will be sent home with Sept. 15 & 16 – 8:00 a.m. to office prior to beginning any celebrate their birthdays in SepSauce milk students. Orders are due on Oct. 1:00 p.m. – St. Cecilia’s Church sport – no exceptions. tember. Spinach Salad/ Seasoned Fries Thursday: Hot turkey sand12. Hall Schedule is as follows: Sept. 19 Diced Pears/Fresh Fruit wich, mashed potatoes & gravy, Reminder Sept. 17-19 Shopping hours Boy’s Flag Football Family Mass – 7:00 p.m. 1/2 Pint Milk fruit, milk Please send in completed for students 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 Tuesday & Thursday Sept. 26 Friday: Chicken fajita with letemergency form and supply fee. p.m.; scheduled by class. 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Dismissal at 11:00 a.m. TeachWyoming Area Elemetary tuce & tomato, peas, fruit, milk Labels and box tops Sept. 19 – Book Fair will be Girl’s Flag Football er in-service. Tuesday High school breakfast Campbell’s soup labels and opened after Family Mass. Wednesday & Friday Family Mass Chicken Nuggets with Whole Grab & go Box Tops for Education proMrs. Theresa Sabetta, librar3:00 to 4:00 p.m. As a school community, Cafeteria store has hot break- Wheat Bread grams will continue at Wyoming ian, is the coordinator of the Volleyball Wyoming Area Catholic will Alternate: fast sandwiches, cereal with Area Catholic for the 2012-13 Book Fair. Monday celebrate the beginning of the Cheese Sandwich OR Peanut toast, breakfast bars, fresh fruit, School Year. Parents are asked to After School Care 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. new school year with a Family Butter and Jelly OR Yogurt with juice & low fat milk. continue to support these two After care will begin on TuesStudents will bring their Mass. The Mass is scheduled for Cheese Stick & Animal CrackMiddle school breakfast programs. The labels and box day, Sept. 4. The After Care Prochange of clothes to school the Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 7:00 ers Monday: No school. tops can be sent into the office. gram will provide supervision in day of the sport to change after p.m. Refreshments will be Sides: Tuesday: Scrambled eggs with an atmosphere of cooperation dismissal. Parents are asked to served after the liturgy. Tender Green Beans toast or sausage & cheese on EnFresh Garden Greens Salad glish muffin Juicy Peaches or Fresh Fruit Wednesday: Pancakes with 1/2 Pint Milk syrup or egg, bacon & cheese on 6 0 0 AT T E N D Breakfast: English muffin Dutch Waffle Thursday: Breakfast pancake Wednesday & sausage on a stick or egg & Mac and Cheese OR Mini cheese on bagel Friday: Waffles with syrup or Corn Dogs Alternate: ham & cheese on bagel LCCC hosted 65 students and The Luzerne County Commu- (NEPA-IPEC) student care sum- University, Penn College of Cheese Sandwich OR Peanut Intermediate, primary, kin14 facilitators from various Technology, Misericordia Unimit. nity College Nursing DepartButter and Jelly OR Yogurt with dergarten healthcare professions. The goal versity and The Commonwealth The program was a collaborament recently served as a host of Cheese Stick & Animal CrackMonday: No school. of the program is to increase and Medical College. tive care summit between the third annual Northeastern/ ers Tuesday: Grilled chicken patty improve communication beClose to 600 students were in LCCC, King’s College, UniverCentral Pennsylvania InterproSides: on bun with lettuce & tomato or tween healthcare students. fessional Education Coalition sity of Scranton, Marywood attendance at the various sites. Crispy Salad hot dog on bun with pickles, Stewed Tomatoes peas, peaches, milk Chilled Fruit Cup or Fresh Wednesday: Fajita with chips, lettuce & salsa or hot ham sand- Fruit 1/2 Pint Milk wich with lettuce & tomato, Breakfast: green beans, mixed fruit, milk Scrambled Eggs w/hashbrown Thursday: Corn dog nuggets & toast with BBQ sauce, or Sloppy Joe Thursday on bun, baked beans, chunky apBaked Chicken Fryz w/ plesauce, milk Friday: Sausage & cheese on Whole Wheat Bread Alternate: bun with tomato slice or pizza, Cheese Sandwich OR Peanut carrots, pears, milk Butter and Jelly OR Yogurt with Alternates: ham & cheese Cheese Stick & Animal Crackwrap with tortilla chips or crispy ers chicken salad with bread slice or Sides: turkey sandwich with celery Italian Bean Sslad Breakfast Mixed Greens Monday: No school Juicy Pineapples or Fresh Tuesday: Ham, egg & cheese Fruit on bagel 1/2 Pint Milk Wednesday: French toast Breakfast: sticks with syrup Fluffy Pancakes w/Syrup Thursday: Hot pocket Friday Friday: Waffles with syrup Bosco Pizza Sticks w/ Marinara Sauce Wyoming Area High School Alternate: Tuesday Shown at a student care summit held at Luzerne County Community College are, from left, seated, Susan Koronkiewicz, Kingston, Cheese Sandwich OR Peanut assistant professor, nursing, LCCC; Sandra Rochon, Mountain Top, CNS, WBGH; Sandy Hollock, Wapwallopen, assistant professor, Regular or Spicy Chicken Butter and Jelly OR Yogurt with nursing, LCCC; Marisue Rayno, Weatherly, associate professor, nursing, LCCC; Virginia Clarke, Avoca, professor, nursing, LCCC; Nuggets Cheese Stick and Animal Crack- and Jennifer McMicken, Pharm.D., Wilkes-Barre, pharmacy practice resident, Wilkes University. Second row, Paran Mukhija, Pharm. Whole Wheat Bread D.,Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes University; Julie L. Olenak, Pharm.D., Hanover Township, associate professor, pharmacy practice, Wilkes Green Beans/ Garden Greens ers Sides: University; Linda Szmal, Mountain Top, Mansfield University; Peggy Sosnak, Wilkes-Barre, associate professor, nursing, LCCC; Dr. Juicy Peaches Relish Tray (Fresh Veggies) Deborah Vilegi-Peters, Mountain Top, dean, nursing and health sciences, LCCC; Karen Noss, Plains, associate professor, nursing, 1/2 Pint Milk LCCC; Pam MacNeely, Shavertown, PA faculty, King's College; and Laurie Brogan, Pittston, physical therapist, Gentiva Health SerSpinach Salad Wednesday vices. Third row, Nancy Glidden, Nanticoke, secretary, nursing, LCCC; Mark Ercolani, Laflin, paramedic class coordinator, LCCC; Diced Pears or Fresh Fruit Mac and Cheese Edward Foote, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS, Trucksville, professor and chair, pharmacy practice, Wilkes University; Peter McCoshell, 1/2 Pint Milk Whole Wheat Bread Kingston, medical student III, TCMC; Nick Frusciante, Edwardsville, professor, nursing, LCCC; Mary Waclawski, Nanticoke, secretary, Breakfast: Stewed Tomatoes/ Crisp Salad nursing, LCCC; and Nicole Evanosky, Dallas, professor, physical therapy, Misericordia University. Bagel with or with Jelly Mixed Fruit Cup/ Fresh Fruit
Mr. Raymond J. Bernardi, Wyoming Area School District superintendent, announced that there will be an Open House at Montgomery Avenue Elementary School, 100 Montgomery Avenue, West Pittston on Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 6:30 p.m. prior to the Montgomery Avenue PTO meeting. The public is invited to tour the renovations at the school that were completed subsequent to the flooding of September 8, 2011. WA 10th Street PTO News The following will be sent home the first week of school: Great American Fundraiser, Homeroom Mom Form for K through 3rd, a “Going Paperless” information form. Picture Days will be Sept. 11, 12, and 13. Get Acquainted Night will be on Thursday – Sep. 13. A meeting will be held on Sept.19 at 6 p.m. at Montgomery Ave. Elementary School for any 5th or 6th grade Wyoming Area students interested in joining the
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Jake Bonin Jake Patrick Bonin, son of John and Tara Bonin, of Harding, will celebrate his sixth birthday on September 3. He is the grandson of John and Norina Conden, of Wyoming, and Larry and Florence Bonin, of Swoyersville. He attends kindergarten at Sarah J. Dymond Elementary School. Jake has a brother Ryan, 7 ½ years old.
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Hannah Bridgland Hannah Emily Bridgland, daughter of Jimmy and Michelle Bridgland, of Avoca, will celebrate her seventh birthday today, September 2. She is the granddaughter of David and the late Dolores Kundla, of Port Griffith, and late James and Kathleen Bridgland, of Pittston.
Adele Maynor Adele Maynor celebrated her fourth birthday on August 25. Griffin Maynor will celebrate his first birthday on September 4. They are the children of Kenric and Tara Maynor, of Duryea. Their grandparents are Ross and Annmarie Scarantino, or Duryea; Glenn Maynor, of Lumberton, NC; and Jeannette Baker, of Pembroke, NC. Adele and Griffin are students at Hildebrandt Learning Center in Moosic. They enjoy music, reading and walking their dogs. Parties were held to celebrate their special days.
Samuel Hull Samuel John Hull, son of Joseph and Amy Hull, of Duryea, celebrated his fifth birthday on August 31. He is the grandson of Jack and Ellie Kuligowski, of Dupont; Ronald Hull, of Maryland; and the late Katie Hull, of Dickson City. He is the great-grandson of the late Joseph and Helen Kulick, of Dupont; Lottie Kuligowski and the late Joseph Kuligowski, of Dupont; the late Susan Hull, of Olyphant; and the late Catherine Brizinski, of Dickson City. Sammy has an older brother, Jacob, who is 7 1/2 years old.
Members of Extreme Candy Factory who competed at the New York State Tournament of Dance are, from left, first row, Michela Pantano and Elisa Rivera. Second row, Susan Hao, Alexis Selli, Rebecca Colwell, West Pittston; Jillian Perrone, Kourtney Kukowsky. Third row, Kristen Opiary, Taryn Chopyak, Rachel Leandri, Wyoming; Kiersten Unangst. Fourth row, Kailee Traficante, Maria Cinti, Alorah Colwell, West Pittston; Robyn Fannon, Rachel Kollar. Fifth row, Jessica Hiscox and Kaitlyn Miller. Absent at the time of the photo were Jacquelyn Miles, Emily Traficante and Marielle McDonald.
Extreme Candy Factory from the Wilkes-Barre Blight School of Dance recently competed at the New York State Tournament of Dance at the Clemens Center
in Elmira, NY. The group competed in the 1618 large group category, placing first in tap and contemporary and second in modern.
Dancers are instructed by Extreme Candy Factory also won a special Triple Star Award, Candice Miscavage, Chrissy as did Alorah and Rebecca Col- Howe and Kelly Howatch. well for their duos in the 13-15 age category.
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Mental Health name change approved The Luzerne County Council and Wyoming County Commissioners officially proclaimed the name change of the LuzerneWyoming Counties Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program to Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health and De-
velopmental Services at a ceremony held July 25 at the Luzerne County Courthouse. Well over 200 families, selfadvocates, human service staff, and state and county officials came together to witness the unveiling of the new name.
The new term “developmental services” represents a shift in how individuals with special needs are referred. Following 2010’s federal legislation mandating the removal of the term “mental retardation” from all federal statutes, Gov. Tom Cor-
bett signed HB 458, removing the words “mental retardation” from the MH/MR Act of 1966. These historic legislative actions are now being carried forward on a local level through the bi-county joinder’s new name.
Sophia Laudato Sophia Laudato, daughter of Megan Bartuska and Raymond Laudato, of Avoca, celebrated her first birthday on August 30. Maternal grandparents are Bruce and Patti Bartuska, of Avoca. Paternal grandparents are Raymond and Theresa Laudato, of Old Forge. Maternal great-grandparents are David and Arlene Clifford, of Avoca. Sophia had a princess party held in her honor with family and friends.
The Luzerne County Council and Wyoming County Commissioners officially proclaimed the name change of the Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program to Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health and Developmental Services at a ceremony held July 25 at the Luzerne County Courthouse. From left, first row, are Tom Yoniski, field representative for Senator Lisa Baker; Gina Galli, chair of the Name Change Committee, Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health and Developmental Services; Lauren Jones, self-advocate; Pam Zotynia, Arc Luzerne County; Wyoming County Commissioner Ronald Williams. Second row, Richard Burns, Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health and Developmental Services; State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski(121st District); State Rep. Karen Boback (117th District); Debi Reznick, district office manager for State Rep. Tarah Toohil (116th District); and Wyoming County Commissioner Chairwoman Judy Kraft Mead. Third row, David Kauffman, executive assistant to the State Office of Developmental Programs Deputy Secretary; David Wilson and Dr. Mahmoud Fahmy, members of the Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health and Developmental Services advisory board; Mary Dysleski, Luzerne County Office of Human Services; James Bobeck, chairman of the Luzerne County Council; and Brittany Burgess, clerk to Luzerne County Council.
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Mass in Italian today at St. Peter’s Cathedral Celebration of St. Joseph the Worker continues at Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary ters on the campus of Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology in St. Meinrad, Indiana. During the five-day conference, the youth learned about their Catholic faith through sessions of catechesis, liturgical and spiritual formation, and participation in liturgies. They also are trained in liturgical ministries, such as lector, Eucharistic minister and cantor, learning skills that they can use in their parishes and high schools. Attending the conference were: Molly Farrell, Michael and Brianna Gorski, Gary Loughney, Michael Gorski and Lucas Mark. Also attending were the adult leaders, Pat Flynn, Paul Kendzor and Deacon Jim Cortegerone. Unable to attend was Mrs. Pat Mark. The One Bread, One Cup conference is held three times each summer as a program of Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology. High school youth (grades 9 to 12) are eligible to attend one of the three summer conferences. Recently the Second Presbyterian Church, Pittston selected Tom and Jean Devlin as the recipients of their Member of the Year Parishes or high schools from Award. This award is given by the children of Michael and Minnie Orlando, in their parents' memory and given to a member who across the United States can apgives to their church unselfishly. ply to send up to six youth to atTom and Jean over the years have been involved in several groups. For example, Jean was a member of the Choir and Golden Star tend the conference. Bible Class and Tom was a member of the Men's Club. But they are best known for their kindness that they show by sending cards The School is operated by the and visiting members who are either hospitalized or home bond and also visiting the local nursing homes. Tom and Jean reside in Plains with their son, John, who also participates in many of the church's activities and also visits members Benedictine monks of Saint with his parents. Meinrad Archabbey and offers Shown in the picture is the John, Jean and Tom Devlin. Second row is Rev. David Brague, Lou Lucarella and Maria Orlando Doyle. initial and continuing education Second Presbyterian Church is located at 140 Parsonage Street, Pittston and holds Sunday worship is held at 10:00 a.m. The Rev. for priests, permanent deacons, David Brague is pastor of the church. lay ministers and the summer For additional information, please contact the church office at 654-1411. youth conferences. For more information, visit the Luongo, Patrick F. Luongo and Longo is the leader of prayer. and Louis DiMattio. Nine youth and their adult website: oboc.saintmeinrad.edu Patrick Caramanno, Johnath- leaders from St. John the EvanRose Caprio will accompany on The Prayer of the Faithful will be mandolin and guitar. John Baldi- led by Diane Alberigi, William an Eboli, Stephen Eboli, Antho- gelist Parish Community in Pitt- Pediatric Clinic The Care and Concern PediatR. Genello and Michael Semian. ny Santoli, Angelo Valvano and ston June 20 to June 24 attended no is the cantor. The offertory gifts will be pre- Guy M. Valvano are the ushers. the One Bread, One Cup Sum- ric Health Clinic, located in the Christopher Macchio will be a sented by Carl Graziano, Patrick guest vocalist. mer Liturgical Leadership Con- former Seton Catholic School The lectors are Heather Lucia- F. Guido, Joseph Guido, Ro- Local youth attend ferences for High School Youth ni and Jeff Addley. Stephanie seann Novembrino, Christopher conference and Campus and Youth MinisSee FAITH page 5B
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The annual Mass in Italian will be offered today Sunday, Sept. 2, in St. Peter’s Cathedral in Scranton. The Mass begins at 10 a.m. The liturgy is celebrated in conjunction with La Festa Italiana, which occurs this weekend, Sept. 1-2-3, on Courthouse Square, one block from the Cathedral. The Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton, will preach the homily. The principal celebrant is Father David P. Cappelloni, pastor of SS. Anthony and Rocco Parish in Dunmore and La Festa chaplain. Concelebrants will include Father Philip A. Altavilla, V.G., Father Thomas M. Muldowney, V.G., Father Joseph F. Cipriano, Father Thomas E. Roach, S.J., Monsignor Constantine V. Siconolfi and other priests of the Diocese. Father Brian J.T. Clarke is the master of ceremonies. Deacon Edward R. Shoener will be the deacon for the liturgy. The Mass will be broadcast live by CTV: Catholic Television and will be available for viewing later in the day on the Diocesan website at www.dioceseofscranton.org. CTV will rebroadcast the Mass on Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 8 p.m., and on Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 10 a.m. Music ministry for the Italian Mass will be provided by the choirs of SS. Anthony and Rocco Parish, Dunmore; Holy Family Parish, Luzerne; and UNICO Scranton Chapter, accompanied by a brass quartet, all directed by Joseph Moffitt. The organist will be Eugene Mentz, and Monica Spishock is the tympanist. Dominick DeNaples, Nick Luongo, Patrick A.
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Symposium to discuss U.S. Bishop’s Pastoral letter Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton, to serve as keynote speaker The Department of Business at Misericordia University is hosting the symposium, “The U.S. Bishops’ Pastoral Letter: Economic Justice for All After 25 Years,’’ on Thursday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. in Lemmond Theater in Walsh Hall on campus. The Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of the Diocese of Scranton, will serve as the keynote speaker. The event is open free to the public. The symposium will feature an in-depth discussion among featured scholars and academics from Misericordia University and King’s College who have backgrounds in religious studies, economics, business and entrepreneurship. Bishop Bambera will open the symposium with his keynote address, “U.S. Bishop’s Pastoral Letter: Economic Justice for All After 25 Years,” and then a panel discussion will ensue. The discussion will be fol-
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building on William Street in Pittston, is 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 info call 855-6035. Reformed Presbyterian Church
1700 Wyoming Ave., 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 Call 570-693-1918. Bennett Presbyterian
501 Bennett Street, Luzerne The church is handicap accessible. For info call 288-7361 or 6952853. Bethel United Methodist
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 – food give-away 4 to 6 p.m. for needy of Avoca and Duryea. Non-perishable food items and monetary donations are accepted at this time. Brick United Methodist
935 Foote Ave., Duryea (570)457-4424 Pastor Sharon Dietz (570) 282-0104 Sunday Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School – 10:15 a.m. during morning Worship Services for ages 3-12 Communion first Sunday of each month – non perishable food items will be collected. Mondays – Bible study – 6 p.m. alternating each week with Bethel UM Church, Avoca. Miracle of Awareness – coffee time – 6 p.m. meeting 7 p.m. Thursday – New beginnings meeting 7 p.m. Third Thursday of each month – United Methodist Women – 6:30 p.m.
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lowed by a question-and-answer session where members of the audience can engage the panelists by asking questions about their individual presentations or other aspects of the pastoral letter. Symposium panelists include
Margarita Rose, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Economics at King’s College; Joseph Curran, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of the Department of Religious Studies at Misericordia University, and Timothy Kearney, Ph.D., assist-
ant professor and chair of the Department of Business at Misericordia University. “The symposium is an opportunity to open a broad societal discussion on this vital topic,’’ said Dr. Kearney. “The issues society wrestled with in 1987 –
high unemployment, the environment, poverty, immigration, and globalization – still confront us today.’’ The National Conference of Catholic Bishops approved the pastoral letter on Catholic social teaching and the U.S. economy
Office hours are Monday – Sanctuary is handicapped ac- at 457-2378. There also will be food for Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., evecessible. Sunday at 11 a.m. Morning sale, hamburgers, hot dogs, cab- nings and weekends by appoint317 Luzerne Avenue Worship Service, Pastor Bob bage and noodles, pierogies, po- ment. Office phone number is West Pittston 654-7542. You can now contact A home economics workshop Mitchell will lead the service tato pancakes etc. Sun., Sept 9: The annual Har- the Oblates on Facebook: will be held Saturday, Sept. 15 this morning. vest Festival (Dozynki) will take www.Facebook.com/OBLATEbeginning at 10 a.m. on proper First Presbyterian Church place on the church grounds SOFSTJOSEPH or on Twitter methods of canning and preserv14 Broad Street Pittston from 11 a.m. till 6 p.m. @OblatesStJoseph ing vegetables. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. The blessing of the harvest Every Wednesday evening The cost is $3 per person for with Rev. William N. Lukesh. wreath will take place in church Mass is celebrated at 7 p.m. in supplies. at 2 p.m. Games of chance for conjunction with the Novena to Pre-registration is recomFirst United Presbyterian children and adults. 50/50 Bin- St. Joseph & St. Joseph Marello. mended by calling the church ofChurch go, Big Raffle, Chinese Auction Novena prayers and the blessing fice at 654-2500. West Pittston and arts and crafts. Music by Joe of the first-class relic of St. JoThe church is hosting a Soup Rev. James Thyren 654-8121 Lastovica and The Polka Punch. seph Marello, Founder of the Kitchen Monday evenings from Services are being held at St. Oblates of Saint Joseph Congre5 to 6:30 p.m. for individuals and Independent Bible Church Cecilia’s Roman Catholic gation, immediately follow the families in the community in 328 Main Street, Duryea, PA Mass. All are welcome to particneed. People interested in volun- Church on 1700 Wyoming Ave, ipate! teering are asked to call sponsors Exeter, as the parish recovers 18642. (570) 451-0346 Home/Office. Tune into Catholic Radio 750 the Davis family of Dallas at from the flood of Sept. 2011. Sunday, Sept. 2: 11 a.m., Wor- JLaCava@TheBibleChurch.org AM. The radio studio is located 760-4830. in the seminary building and is Rally Day will be held begin- ship. Inkerman Presbyterian Wednesday, Sept. 5: 9 a.m., broadcast daily from dawn to ning a new Sunday School class Morning Circle. Main St., Inkerman dusk. For more information year, Sunday Sept. 9 at 9:30 a.m. about this staand is open to intion, contact Ed terested individu- The annual Labor Day Triduum is continuing in honor of St. Joseph the Niewinski at als and families in 287-4670. the community in- Worker with Mass this evening at 7 p.m. in the seminary chapel. Father The Oblate terested in grade Brian Crawford, O.S.J., General Councilor of the Oblates of St. Joseph Fathers thank level Bible teach- (Rome, Italy), is serving as homilist. all who attending. Registration Tomorrow morning a special Labor Day Mass will be offered by the Oblate ed last Sunfor classes will beday’s “End of gin at 9:10 a.m. on Fathers at 10:30 a.m. honoring St. Joseph the Worker and asking God’s Summer” Outthe Sept. 9. For ad- blessings upon all workers and for the new school year. Bread will be door Chicken ditional informa- blessed & distributed at the conclusion of the Mass as a symbol of the Bar-b-q Dintion call the church fruit of our labor. The public is invited to participate in the three-day ner. Special apoffice. preciation to all A couples night preparation and special Labor Day Mass. who volunwill be held on Satteered their urday, Sept. 22 at 6 time and hard work, as well as all p.m. Pre-registration is required. Services: Sundays, 8:30 a.m. those who made financial donaRegistration and information First United Methodist Wyoming Ave., West Pittston tions, offered gift certificates, can be attained by calling the Langcliffe Presbyterian prepared beautiful specialty baschurch office. 1001 Main St Avoca kets and other needed items. It A Sunday evening teaching se- Full Gospel Chapel Sunday worship 11:15 a.m. Avoca was a beautiful day and we are ries will begin Sept. 9 through The Langcliffe Church is grateful that our seminary Adult Sunday School, 9:30; Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. The series is handicapped accessible. Sunday morning worship at grounds were filled with friends open to individuals in the comNursery is provided for chil- from near and far to support our munity without cost. Pre-regis- 10:30 a.m. Wednesday evening Bible dren during worship. fundraiser. May God bless you tration is required. For more inall! formation call the church office. study and prayer service at 7:00. Moosic Alliance Church The church also hosts the Rose Labor Day Triduum A Spiritual formation week608 Rocky Glen Road, Moosic of Sharon Church with Rev. VinThe annual Labor Day Triduend with Rev. David Janssen will Pastor: Doug Jensen 457- um is continuing in honor of St. be held Friday, Sept. 21, and Sat- cente Torres on Sunday after6020 Joseph the Worker with Mass urday, Sept. 22. Friday session at noon at 3:00 p.m. for the Hispanmaccma2@verizon.net ic community. this evening at 7 p.m. in the semi7:30 p.m. and Saturday session Sunday morning Sunday nary chapel. Father Brian Crawstarted 9:30 A.m. All session are Glendale Gospel Church School for all ages at 9:30 a.m. ford, O.S.J., General Councilor without charge. Registration Sunday morning Worship at of the Oblates of St. Joseph 105 Church Drive starts 7 p.m. Friday and 8 p.m. 10:45 a.m. Glendale/Pittston Township (Rome, Italy), is serving as hoSaturday. Prayer meeting, Wednesdays milist. Sunday Service 10:45 a.m. at 7:00 p.m. Alliance Church Tomorrow morning a special Harding Church Celebrate Recovery Ministry, Labor Day Mass will be offered Luzerne Ave. and Parke Street of Christ Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. by the Oblate Fathers at 10:30 West Pittston RR 1 Box 187A, Falls a.m. honoring St. Joseph the The clothes closet will open Sunday services: 10:00 a.m. Nativity Of Our Lord Worker and asking God’s blesson Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Stephenson St., Duryea ings upon all workers and for the People with emergency needs Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. Mass Schedule new school year. Bread will be can call the church office at 654- Church Service. Saturday Call 388-6534 blessed & distributed at the con2500 for special appointments. 4:00 p.m. Holy Rosary Church clusion of the Mass as a symbol www.hardingchurchofchrisThe closet accepts gently used 5:30 p.m. Sacred Heart of Je- of the fruit of our labor. The pubt.org clothing and shares it with the sus Church lic is invited to participate in the community without cost. Holy Mother of Sorrows PNCC Sunday three-day preparation and spe8:00 a.m. Holy Rosary Church cial Labor Day Mass. 212 Wyoming Avenue, Dupont First Baptist Church 9:30 a.m. Holy Rosary Church Rev. Zbigniew Dawid, Pastor Rev. James H. Breese, pastor, The Josephite-Marellian Lay 11:00 a.m. Sacred Heart Sunday Mass, 8:00 a.m.; TraWater Street, Pittston Association will begin the new Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship and ditional Mass, 10:30 a.m. social year with their first meetDaily Mass, 9 a.m. Monday Oblates of St. Joseph Praise Service/Children’s Suning of the year this Wednesday, Highway 315, Pittston day School, Adult/Teen Sunday through Saturday Sept. 5, following the 7 p.m Masses are held daily in the Sat., Sept.8: The Annual Flea School immediately following .Mass/Novena. New members seminary chapel at 7 a.m. (Monservice. Wednesday 7:15 p.m. Market will be held from 9 a.m. are always welcome to join this day – Friday) and on Saturday to 5 p.m. Bible Study society, which supports the spiriIf anyone would like to rent a mornings at 8 a.m. There are no tual and apostolic works of the table for the Flea Market you weekend Masses. First Congregational UCC Oblates of Saint Joseph. Confessions are heard daily have 13 days to apply. $10.00 per 500 Luzerne Avenue Monthly Vocation Holy Hour from 9 a.m. – noon and from 3 – table. West Pittston will be held this Thursday, Sept. Contact Mrs. Regina Bahaley 6 p.m. Rev. Joan Mitchell, Pastor 6, at 7 p.m. in the seminary chapChristian and Missionary Alliance Church
in November 1987. Overall, the pastoral letter outlines how the economy exists for people and that all people have a corresponding duty to contribute to society. The symposium will explore how society addresses economic issues in a manner that is fiscally responsible and beneficial for all, while maintaining a moral and social aspect to the decisions that are being made. For more information about the Misericordia University symposium, ““U.S. Bishop’s Pastoral Letter: Economic Justice for All After 25 Years,’’ please call (570) 674-6430. Founded and Sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy in 1924, Misericordia University is Luzerne County’s first four-year college and offers 37 academic programs on the graduate and undergraduate levels in full- and part-time formats.
el. The Holy Hour consists of exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, private adoration, recitation of the rosary with vocation theme meditations, Scriptural reflection, general intercessions and benediction. Rev. Paul McDonnell, O.S.J., seminary rector, invites the area faithful to participate in this monthly devotion praying for an increase of vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Blue Army First Friday Vigil is set for Sept. 7, starting with confessions at 8 p.m., followed by Mass to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The night ends with the Scapular Enrollment to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. The public is invited to attend. A Memorial Mass for Dolores A. Abbey, who passed away on June 16, will be held in our chapel on Saturday, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m. The family invites relatives and friends to participate. For more news and information about the Oblates of Saint Joseph locally and around the world, go to our website: www.oblates-stjoseph.com St Joseph Marello
William St., Pittston There will be one Mass only during the week: Monday to Friday at 11:30 a.m. Saturday Evening: 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. Monday-LaborDay Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker Monday, Sept. 3 (Labor Day) the Oblates of St. Joseph will celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker with a special concelebrated Mass at 10:30 a.m. at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary Chapel, Route 315, Laflin. At the conclusion of the Mass, bread will be blessed and distributed to everyone as a symbol of the“ fruit of our labor”. Novenas Every Tuesday after 11:30 a.m. Masses novena to the Miraculous Medal and Mother Cabrini. Every Wednesday after 11:30 a.m. Masses novena to Saint Joseph & St. Joseph Marello Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. there is a Holy Hour. The Rosary is recited 20 minutes before all week day Masses and weekend Masses. Come and join us in this beautiful devotion to the Blessed Mother. FIRST FRIDAY: Masses at 11:30 a.m. with devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Confessions will be heard before Masses. FIRST SATURDAY: Mass at 8:00 a.m. with prayers to the Blessed Mother. Anyone wishing to donate fresh flowers in memory of a loved one, may bring them to the church on Saturday morning. Thank you. Anyone interested in renting the Parish Banquet Hall or MeetSee FAITH page 6B
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ing Room should call Christine Silinskie, hall manager, at 7048861 for details and/or a tour of the facility. Great for wedding receptions, bridal showers, graduations, bereavements, seminars, birthday parties, etc. Some 2012 dates are still available. Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick—please notify the Parish when a relative is sick or hospitalized. The Sacraments of Penance, Eucharist and Anointing of the Sick are a joy and privilege to administer. If you know you are going to the hospital for surgery, please notify Father and he will be glad to anoint you after Mass. If there is anyone who is ill, in the hospitals, in rehabilitation, nursing homes or home bound and wishes a clergy visit, please notify the rectory at 654-6902. Anyone who is having difficulty coming to the altar to receive Holy Communion, sit in the first pew. The Priest \ the Eucharistic Minister will come to you. CCD Registration for the 2012-2013 school year will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. Parents and guardians must register all public school children in grades K thru 8. The registration fee is $10 for the first child in a family, $5 for the second child, and $5 for the third child. Additional children are free. Classes for Kindergarten to grade 6 on Wednesday, Sept. 12. Opening Mass for the Religious Education Program will be held on Sunday, Sept. 16 at 11:00 a.m. Classes for 5th and 6th graders will begin on Sunday, Sept. 23 at 8:45a.m. Children will attend the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Any child who has some difficulties to follow this schedule, please call Terri Audi at 6543326 or Father Joe at the Rectory at 654-6902. Children who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation will have a special program beginning on Sunday, Oct. 14. High School students will have a special program beginning with the Advent Season. St. Joseph Marello Senior Choir will resume rehearsals on Sept. 10, Monday at 7:00 p.m. The Office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 3, for Labor Day. Fr. Joe will be available for any emergencies. Blood drive to be held on Wednesday, Sept. 5, from 12:30 6 p.m. in the Parish Center. Corpus Christi Parish
Luzerne Ave., West Pittston A Mass of Thanksgiving and pasta sinner are scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 8, at Immaculate Conception Church in West Pittston at 5 p.m. in the ICC Church Hall. There is no charge for the dinner. It is intended to reunite ALL local residents affected by the flood and the many volunteers who dedicated their time, talents, donations and kind deeds to assist those in need. Reservations are required by Sept. 5 by calling Darlene @ 817-0318. Catechetical Sunday Sunday, Sept. 16, is Catechetical Sunday. On that day, children pre-K and older are invited to bring their parents, grandparents to “Meet the Teachers”. The parents are welcome to review the books the children will be using, and discuss with the teacher any concerns you might have. For children attending classes at Immaculate Conception, teachers will be available from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. in the following locations: pre-k & K in ICC hall on the stage, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Confirmation prep in the school, 4th grade in ICC hall and 5th grade in ICC rectory. At Holy Redeemer, all teachers will be in the church hall from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Refreshments will be served at both sites. If you have not yet registered your child for CCD classes, you may do so at that time. Registration forms may be found in the church vestibule or on our website. Youth Choir All children are welcome to join the Youth Choir. Directors,
Recently the youth group of St. Monica's Parish of the Wyoming's presented a donation to the SPCA, which was raised at a recent lemonade stand. In front: Jessica Walkowiak and Hallie Stark. Standing, front: Emily Cheskiewicz, a representative of the SPCA, Faith and Ashley Kessel and Gianna Paoloni. Back row: Michelle Stark and Jon Kessel.
Mary Supey and Mary Ellen Gianuzzi will be starting practice later this month. To sign up now just visit our website www.corpuschristinepa.com. Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish
535 N Main Street, Pittston www.eucharist-pittston.org Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Daily Mass: 8:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. and by appointment Religious Education Classes for grades 1 – 6 will be held from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. beginning Sunday, Sept. 9. Confirmation classes will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. beginning on Sunday, September 16th. If you have any questions with regard to the Religious Education program, please call Sister Mary Ann at 654-0263. Labor Day Morning Mass on Monday, September 3rdwill be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Due to the Labor Day holiday the parish office will be closed on Monday. In case of an emergency, please call 654-0263. Little Rock Scripture Study Father Tom will lead a Scripture Study beginning on Tuesday Sept. 18. There will be two programs, one on Tuesday mornings from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. and one on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Both programs will be held in the parish hall at Our Lady of the Eucharist, N. Main Street, Pittston. The title of this study will be Revelation. There will be 7 sessions. In order to be able to order the necessary materials, we ask that you call the parish office (654-0263) or e-mail olepittston@gmail.com to register. The program is open to all from the greater Pittston area. Ministry Schedule The schedule for Liturgical Ministers for Sept. through Jan. is on the parish website. September Parish Calendar The September parish calendar has been posted on the parish webpage, along with the calendars for Religious Education. Prince of Peace Parish
Old Forge St. Mary’s Church, Lawrence Street, Saturday Vigil 4 p.m. Sunday, Mass 8 and 10 a.m. St. Lawrence Church, Main Street, Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 11:15 a.m. Sacred Heart of Jesus
Lackawanna Ave., Dupont This week’s Mass schedule: Monday through Friday at 7 a.m., Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The Women’s Society will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 6:30
p.m. in the church hall. The Holy Name Society will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. in the church hall. Ticket returns for the Ziti Dinner should be made. The dinner is on Saturday, Sept.29 in the church hall. Ticket out dinners will be available from 3 to 5 p.m.. Sit down dinners from 4 to 6 p.m.. $7 for adults and $3 for children under 12. All students – from Pre-K thru College – along with their families can join in the celebration of a "Back to School Mass" today at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Right after Mass, everyone is invited to enjoy refreshments in the church hall. Registration for CCD classes: Students in grades 1 and up .Sept.9 from 8 to 10 a.m.; Sept. 12 from 6 to 7 p.m. Both registrations in the church hall. This year is especially important for students in grades 5 and up because of Confirmation in the Fall of 2013.If students do not take part in this school year’s sessions, they will not be eligible for Confirmation until 2016. The first CCD class will be held on Monday, Sept. 24. St. Barbara Parish
28 Memorial Avenue, Exeter Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Evenings, by appointment. Phone: 654-2103 The Parish Office will be closed Monday, Sept. 3, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The 2013 Mass Book will be open as of Sept. 4. Because of the increased number of parishioners of St. Barbara Parish and to ensure that Masses are available to all parishioners, we will be scheduling Masses for 3 months at a time. Mass intentions are scheduled on a first come first served basis. Also, Mass intentions may be changed based on the availability of a priest or if there are any unforeseen changes in the daily Mass schedule. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. St. Barbara’s Christian Women’s Organization will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Church hall. Upcoming year will be discussed. All women of the parish are invited to attend. The meeting will begin with the recitation of the rosary. Religious Education (CCD) classes will start at St. Barbara’s on Sunday, Sept. 23, at 9:00 a.m. in the parish center. There are currently about 100 students registered. If you have not yet registered your child for religious ed classes, please do so immediately. All students must be registered to attend. Registration forms will be available in either church or at the office. Remember that there is a book fee of $16 for any child registered after August 31.
There has been a great response from volunteers in the parish to assist with the religious ed program, but the program can always use more. If you’re interested, please contact Jim Rose at the parish office. Confirmation will be held at St. Barbara’s next Fall (2013). All children in grades 6, 7 and 8 must register and regularly attend religious education classes to be eligible. Finally, it’s not too late to volunteer for the religious education program. St. John the Evangelist Parish Community
Amy Saunders is contact person. Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Rally day pot luck brunch will be held Sunday Sept. 9 after church service to "kick off" our Church school year. Bible School starts Tuesday Sept 11 at 7 p.m. Weekday school starting starts Thursday, Sept 13 at 5:30 p.m. Planning committee will start on Tuesday Sept., 18 at 7 p.m. The Altar Guild held an organization meeting. Sara Garron will be the chair while Barb Laurie will be secretary. There are 17 members. Mandatory meeting Wednesday Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. Bulletin and Votive candle openings for Sept. 9. Leave a message for Doris Mersincavage. 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. Altar Guild for the month of September: Michelle Cherney, Kathy Capabianco and the alternate is Marcia Colleran Aycolyte Schedule: Sept. 2 Trisha Renna, Sept. 9 Justin Lazanowicz; Sept. 16, Katie Colleran; Sept. 23 Sarah Ciesla; Sept. 30, Emily Goyne. Guests are welcome to worship and perhaps to join this Parish Family. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions please call and, leave your name number and your message and a member of our Church will get back to you.
35 William Street Phone: 654-0053 Pittston Parish office will be closed Sept. 3 for Labor Day. Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. in the upper church. Bereavement support group will meet Tuesday, Sept. 11, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Knitting Ministry – Sept. 26:30 to 8 p.m. Knights of Lithuania – Sept. 9 12 p.m. Bereavement Support Group – First meeting Sept 11 - 7 to 8:30 p.m. Altar and Rosary Society meeting – Sept. 10 – 1:30 p.m. Church Hall Holy Name Society meeting – Sept. 16 – 11 a.m. Seton Auditorium 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. Greater Pittston Kids Closet St. John’s P.M. Church celebrating its third anniversary 316 Main St., Avoca provides new and gently used Pastor Rich Rock clothing. 570-457-8281 Hours are Wednesday from 9 Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Holy Communion the first The Closet always accepts do- Sunday of every month nations of new and gently used Bible Study every Wednesday clothing. 6:00-7:30 p.m. St John’s Lutheran
7 Wood St., Pittston 570-655-2505, stjohnspittston@verizon.com Pastor John Castellani Organist, Marcia Collera Reader, Tracy Drummond Acolyte, Trisha Renna Greeter, Nancy Castellani Ushers, Frank Capobianco and Darwin Perschau GLS is a year round fund raiser. Leave a message for Tracy if you have any questions or want to get involved. The parish’s 2nd Annual Pig Roast is Sept. 22 from 2 to 6 p.m. There will be a bake sale and basket raffle again this year. Adult dinner and beer $20; adult dinner without beer $12; kids age 6-10 $7; kids 5 and under free.
St. Maria Goretti
Laflin Road, Laflin, PA. 18702 Pastor: Monsignor Neil Van Loon 42redwood@comcast.net www.stmariagoretti-laflin.org Elementary school children attend Religious Education Classes on Sunday morning 9:30-10:45 a.m. The registration forms and full schedule for the year are in the foyer of the church this weekend. The first C.C.D. class will be on Sept. 9. Parents’ Meeting for all Confirmation will be on Sunday, Sept. 16 at 9:30 a.m. in the Parish Center. Children in grades 6th, 7th or 8th grades, who have not received Confirmation, are required to join this class. Any adult or high school stu-
dent interested in volunteering in the C.C.D. program can call the Parish Office at 655-8956. Harvest tea This fun-filled evening is a fundraiser to raise money for the Msgr. Gray Merit Award which is presented each year to a worthy senior from our parish. October 10, 7 p.m. until ? $10 Beginning on Friday, Sept. 14 and ending on Sunday, Sept.16, there will be a special event called “Up and Over” for all students in grades 7th and 8th at the Fatima Renewal Center. The weekend includes a number of fun activities and events, including an outdoor obstacle course. In addition, there will be a Mass, a movie, opportunities for free time and all-you-can-eat, buffet-style meals. Bring friends and get to know new friends. For more information, please check the Fatima website: www.fatimarenewalcenter.org. ST. Gabriel’s Center Schedule of retreats for September and October: Sept. 7-9 “Walking with Jesus Today through the Gospel of Luke.” Sept. 14-16 “Come Talk with Me: Conversing with Jesus Today through the Gospel of John.” Oct. 19-21 “Discovering Love in a Most Unusual Place.” All three weekends are directed by Rev. Paul Zilonka, C.P. of Immaculate Conception Monastery, Jamaica, NY. For additional information contact the Retreat Center Office @ 586-4957 or email to kporter@epix.net. September Calendar 3 - Labor Day - Parish Office Closed 9 - C.C.D. - 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Classes begin for elementary school students in the basement of the Church 16 - Meeting of Parents of Confirmation Students - 9:30 a.m. in Parish Center 17 - Spiritual Life Committee Meeting - 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Office Scripture study Father Maloney will lead a Scripture Study beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 18.There will be two programs – one on Tuesday mornings from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. and one on Tuesday evenings from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Both programs will be held in the parish hall at Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish, North Main Street, Pittston. The title of this study will be REVELATION. There will be 7 sessions. In order to be able to purchase the necessary materials, call the Parish Office at Our Lady of the Eucharist (654-0263)or e-mail: olepittston@gmail.com to register. Memorial opportunities If you wish to memorialize a loved one, living or deceased, please contact the Parish Office to make the arrangements. Altar candles: A candle will be lit and burn on the altar during all the Masses offered during the month which you choose as your memorial. Sanctuary candles: A candle will burn in memory of or in honor of your loved one during the week which you choose as your memorial. Bread and wine: The bread and wine used for consecration can be offered for your intention during a Mass of your choice. Catholic Choral Society The Catholic Choral Society will begin its 64th season on Tuesday, Sept. 4, with rehearsals on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. at the IHM Center at Marywood University. The group, composed of members from both Luzerne and Lackawanna counties, performs sacred, classical, Broadway and popular music at performances in both counties. New members are welcome. No auditions are required. The first concert is scheduled for October. For further information, please see www.catholicchoralsociety.org or call 570587-2753. Labor Day There will be a special Mass on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 3, at 10:30 a.m. honoring St. Joseph the Worker in the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary Chapel, HighSee FAITH page 7B
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Return to school Mass to be celebrated Friday Great First Week Thanks and congratulations to the students, parents, faculty and staff on a great first week of school! Everyone was excited to see both new and familiar faces. School administrators appreciate the effort on everyone’s part. Special thanks to the maintenance, cafeteria and office staffs, and to the teachers and aides for their work this summer. It was truly “above and beyond the call of duty!” After School Care Holy Rosary School will once again offer an After School Care Program (ASCP) for the 20122013 school year. Students enrolled in grades Pre-K 4 to 8th are eligible. This program will reflect the philosophy and mission of Holy Rosary School, and is designed to meet the needs of students and parents. The ASCP will provide a safe, nurturing environment that is a natural extension of the school community. On regular school days, the program will operate from the time school is dismissed until 5:30 p.m. The After School Care Program will not be available on early dismissal days or when school is closed, and will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 4. All families who may participate in the After School Care
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way 315, Laflin. Mass will be celebrated by the Oblate Fathers and bread will be blessed at the conclusion as a symbol of the fruit of our labor and distributed to the faithful. The Labor Day Mass marks the end of a three-day spiritual preparation, praying in a special way for all workers and the unemployed. All are welcome 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. Father Leo McKernan, Pastor Mr. William Jenkins, Deacon Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4 p.m. OLOS Sunday: 8:30 a.m. STJ; 11 a.m. OLOS Daily Mass at OLOS – During summer months. Mon-TuesWed.-Fri: 7 a.m. (Please note: no Thurs. p.m. Mass) Special September Masses: labor Day, Sept. 3, 9 a.m.; Sept. 10 6 p.m. Mass before women’s Night of Refelection; Sept. 17: 6:30 p.m. Bible Study will resume on Thursday, Sept. 6 after the 7 p.m. Mass followed by Compline (the Night Prayer of the Church.) ADORATION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT: First Friday, Sept. 7. Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will follow at 7 p.m. Mass until Midnight. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and the Divine Praises will follow. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. St. Monica’s Sweat-shirt/Tshirt Sale: is still underway. This sale will be offering red t-shirts $10, crew sweatshirts $18, hooded sweatshirts $26 and zip up hooded sweatshirts $30; 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.
Program must complete a registration form, which was included in the first day folder of the oldest child in each family. Cafeteria Information Holy Rosary School is a participant in the National School Lunch Program, and offers daily nutritious lunches which meet all federal guidelines for healthy student meals. Participation in the school hot lunch program for grades PK-8 is highly recommended. School lunch prices for the 2012-2013 school year are $3.00 per day, and reduced price lunches are $.40 per day. Applications for free/reduced price lunches are available in the school office. Please be assured applications are kept in the strictest confidence. Arrival and Dismissal Weather permitting, students will gather each day in the parking lot behind the school prior to the opening bell at 7:45 a.m. In inclement weather, students will gather in the gym. Buses will discharge and pick up students on Stephenson Street directly in front of the school, and car riders will be dropped off and picked up on Stephenson Street in front of the school as well. For the safety of your students, please use the following traffic
pattern in the morning: Approach the school on Stephenson St. from Main Ave., and proceed into the bus lane/drop off lane. Move to the curb, stay in the lane as it moves forward, and drop off your child in front of the school. Please do not approach the school from River or Watt Streets, as dropping children off that way forces them to cross traffic. Please do not remain in the middle of the road and drop off students, as that forces the students to walk in front of or behind cars and buses that are pulling out. Dismissal begins at 2:15 p.m., with bus riders dismissed first, followed by car riders and walkers. When your child(ren) are being picked up at dismissal, please follow these directives, and if someone else is picking up your child, please make them aware of these directives as well. Please do not enter the bus lane and park in front of the school to pick up your child once the buses depart in the afternoon. Also, no cars will be permitted to exit the parking lot, or exit from parking spaces around the school until all students are dismissed. The dismissal takes approximately 10 minutes; therefore, if you must leave before that time elapses, do not park in the school
lot or across the street. For the safety of your children, cooperate fully with these directives. Gift Certificates Gift certificates will not be sold during the first week of school, due to the early dismissal. The usual schedule will resume on Thursday, Sept. 6. If you have any questions, please contact the school office at 457-2553. Return to School Mass All family and friends are invited to our Back-to-School Liturgy, which will be celebrated on Friday, Sept. 7 at 9:00 a.m. PTO Meeting Rescheduled Due to a scheduling conflict, the first PTO meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. New officers will be introduced, and plans for the upcoming year will be discussed. There will be no PTO meeting this Tuesday, Sept. 4. Holy Rosary Golf Classic Calling all golfers! The school is looking for golfers for the 2012 Holy Rosary Golf Classic the 4th annual golf tournament. The tournament will be held on Sunday, Sept. 16 at Edgewood in the Pines Golf Course in Drums. Registration and lunch will begin at noon, and the tournament will open with a shotgun start at 1 p.m.
The tournament fee is $100 per player, and includes lunch and dinner, course fees and a cart. If a foursome signs up together, their $400 fee will include a tee sponsorship. There will be prizes awarded for special shots and holes and great raffles, including an iPad as the grand prize. Sponsors and registrations are still being accepted. Contact Debbie Davis at 451-1762 or the Holy Rosary School office at 457-2553 for more information. All monies raised will benefit the school. Holiday Market Place The 2012 PTO Holiday Marketplace will be held on Sunday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the school auditorium. Please save the date and get a “head start” on our holiday shopping! A wide variety of vendors will be on hand, and of course, there will be delicious food available to purchase. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children, and children under 6 are free. Any questions or interested vendors may contact Debbie Davis at 451-1762. Tab Collection The Holy Rosary Student Council will be collecting ring tabs for the Ronald McDonald House throughout the school year. Please send them to school
with your children. Recycling In addition to cartridge recycling Holy Rosary also has cell phone recycling. Select cell phones can be dropped off in the same location and recycled for credit. For more information or for a list of qualifying cartridges, visit www.fundingfactory.com or contact Mrs. Skutack at 4572553. Labels & Box Tops Campbell’s Soup labels and Box Tops for Education are being collected at Holy Rosary School. These programs enable Holy Rosary to provide educational resources that may be unaffordable through the regular budget. They offer exciting merchandise like computers, software, sports equipment, reference materials, science and art items, even musical instruments. Please continue your support of these programs by sending in your labels to the school office or by placing them in the church vestibule. If you have any questions, contact the school’s office. Also, please check labels for expiration dates. They can be sent in immediately and processed before they expire; there is no need to wait until you accumulate a quantity.
Women’s Evening of Reflection – On Monday, Sept. 10 at 6:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated followed with a Conference at 7:00 p.m. given by Sister Joan of the Capuchin Sisters of Nazareth. Other Capuchin Sisters will join her. At 8:00 p.m. there will be a social in the Church Hall. At 8:45 Sung Compline (Night Prayer of the Church.) A registration sheet will be available in the Church Hall or anyone who would like to attend may call the Parish Office a 6931991. 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. First Friday Pro-Life Rosary Vigil: Will be held on Sept. 7 outside the Planned Parenthood Building at 63 N. Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, and every First Friday of the Month at 9 a.m. Every Sunday of the Month at 7 p.m. the Rosary will be recited at the Fatima Grotto on North Street across from Holy Cross Retirement Center in WilkesBarre. Parishioners in hospitals, nursing homes and shut-ins who want to receive Communion or a visit from Father McKernan or a Minister of Communion, please let the Office know. Home Bound Parishioners can watch the Mass celebrated daily on T.V. on E.W.T.N. and the Catholic Channel from the Cathedral in Scranton. Check the paper for times. The 36th Annual Rosary Rally is Sunday, Sept. 23, starting at the American Legion, 259 Shoemaker Street, Swoyersville with Devotions & Mass at 3:00 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 116 Hughes Street, Swoyersville. More information will follow. Call Father McKernan or the Parish Office at 693-1991 or email at olos363@verizon.net.
Queen of the Apostles Parish
Rep. Thomas Tigue; borough officials; and bagpipers will process from the Avoca Fire Department to St. Mary’s Church. The procession route will begin at the Avoca Fire Department, 740 Main St., pass under a fire truck ladder arch which will be raised over Hawthorne Street and end at St. Mary’s Church. The procession will assemble at 6:45 p.m. at the fire department and process to the church shortly thereafter. During the Mass, all of the participants will receive a special blessing from the Rev. Phillip J. Sladicka, pastor. Following the Mass, there will be a reception in St. Mary’s School auditorium. The back to school and Catechetical Sunday Mass will take place at 11 a.m. on Sept. 16 at St. Mary’s Church. The youth group will sponsor a “Make Your Own Smoothie Party” in St. Mary’s School auditorium following the Mass. The worship committee will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 17 in the rectory. The social concerns committee will meet at 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 17 in the rectory. The buildings and grounds committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 24 in the rectory. The parishioners are currently selling the harvest edition of their “Pot of Gold Match the Daily Number” raffle tickets. For just $10 per ticket, you will have a chance to win $75 daily and $100 on Fridays throughout October. There will also be $250 prizes on Oct. 1 and 10 and $1,000 on Halloween. The winning number is based on the evening daily number of the Pennsylvania Lottery. To purchase a ticket, call the rectory at 457-3412, and it will be mailed to you. 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. Prayer Chain: 457-5867
ing Saturday, Sept. 8:10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Car Wash $5.00 donation per car Sunday, Sept. 9:9:30 a.m. – Sunday School Kick-Off Breakfast in Fellowship Hall; Worship to follow
All Day Rental $100. Reservations at 654-3261. Music Together Classes: Fun and music for infants and children through age five accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Visit www.musictogether.com for information on Music Together. Next semester starts Sept. 25. For registration information call 654-3261. FREE Chicken BBQ - to commemorate the first anniversary of the flood and celebrate the resiliency of our West Pittston neighbors, Trinity will host a FREE chicken BBQ for our West Pittston neighbors affected by the flood on September 9 from 12:30 until 2 p.m. Reservations please at 570654-3261 or trinityepiscopalwestpittston@hotmail.com. Special celebration of Mass that day at 11 a.m. All are welcome.
St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
100 Rock Street, Hughestown Stpeters_elc@yahoo.com 654-1009 Worship Service Sunday 9 a.m. Handicapped accessible, all are welcome As of Sept. 9 Sunday School at 9 a.m., Worship Service at 10 a.m. Confirmation classes will be starting, if you are in 7th or 8th Grade please call Pam Hanczyc @ 313-2829 to register.
715 Hawthorne St. (570) 457-3412 stmarysavoca@verizon.net www.stmaryavoca.4lpi.com Queen of the Apostles Parish’s choir practices take place Monday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St. New members are welcome. Please use the handicapped entrance on the right side of the church. Every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., the parish has Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Eucharistic Adorers are needed for the 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. time slots. If you can help, call Ann Jake at 457-3521 or the parish office at 457-3412. The Rosary and the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is prayed for the intentions written in the adoration and lobby books along with the special intentions of those present at 7:30 p.m. followed by Benediction. The parish will have its First Friday Healing Mass at 7 p.m. on Sept. 7. Faith formation classes will resume on Sunday, Sept. 9 and Monday, Sept. 10 at St. Mary’s School, 742 Spring St. The First Eucharist class will meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 9 and students in grades K-8 will meet from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. on Sept. 10. Registration forms need to be returned by Sept. 2. The youth group will meet on Sunday, Sept. 9. New members are always welcome. Contact Lori Ostrowski at 457-8840 for more details. The women’s guild will meet at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9 in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St. Refreshments will be served. There will not be a meeting on September 11 in order for members to attend the 9/11 Memorial Mass at the church. The pastoral council will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 10 in the rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. The parishioners of Queen of the Apostles Parish and the Avoca Fire Department will pay tribute to the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks at their 11th Annual September 11 Memorial Mass at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at St. Mary’s Church. Members of local fire and police departments; emergency medical personnel; military personnel; veterans; Avoca Boy Scout Troop 316; Cub Scout Troop 316; Venture Crew 3701; the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Avoca Division; American Legion Post 607; V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary, Post 8335; state Rep. Michael Carroll; former state
Second Presbyterian
143 Parsonage St., Pittston 654-1411 Sunday, Sept. 2:10:00 a.m. – Worship and Holy Communion Tuesday, Sept. 4:6:30 p.m. – Clean Plate Club at Grotto, Harvey’s Lake 7:00 p.m. – AA Meet-
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: September items needed are pastas and sauces. Gerrity’s gift cards, cash donations and other non-perishable foods also accepted. Prayernetwork. Open To Public. Daily prayer for those with needs requesting prayerful support. Start Prayernetwork 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 for ministry and volunteerism. 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, and 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.
United Methodist Church
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. Hoagie Sale will be on Tuesday, Sept. 18. Choices are ham, salami and cheese or turkey and cheese with or without onion. Price of hoagies are $4 each. Orders must be in by Sunday, Sept. 16. To place an order or for additional information call 654-3936 or 693-1572. On Wednesday, Sept. 19, there will be an Ad. Council meeting at 7 p.m. Members of the church are welcomed and encouraged to attend. Chicken Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 27 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dinner includes 1/2 roasted chicken family style, mashed potatoes, green beans, pepper hash, cranberry sauce, dessert and beverage. Tickets purchased in advance are highly recommended. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door. Cost of the dinner is $9 for adults and $4.50 for children under 10. To order tickets or additional information call 603-1915 or 332-9156 - please leave a message if no answer.