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Hero memorialized Angie Miller gazes at the placque that will hang inside the Pittston Post Office building named Wednesday in her husband's honor. State Trooper Joshua Miller was killed in the line of duty in 2009. STORY page 3

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A wish come true toss aside along with the classified ads and advertising inserts. It’s called Community News. What made me open it, I don’t know. But who made me open it … well, I think I just explained that. In the Community News section I came across an article about the upcoming inaugural fall banquet of JMJ Catholic Radio 750 AM, and the guest speaker Fred Berretta. We’ve been running little blurbs about this in the Dispatch the past couple of weeks and because of it Fred has been on my mind. I got to hear Fred speak a couple of years ago at the Holy Name Society smoker at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church – in fact, as toastmaster, I not only got to introduce him, but also to sit alongside him during the dinner – and immediately bought and read his book, “Flight of Faith, My Miracle on the Hudson.” It might seem crazy to say you love a person you’ve spent all of about three hours with,

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but love is the only word I can use to describe my feelings toward Fred. The week after the smoker in 2010, I wrote my column about Fred and Saturday morning I decided to look it up to see what I said. You would think I have a big file of all the columns I’ve written, but I don’t. I’ve never clipped out a single one to save and I don’t even have a file on my computer. I’ve been writing columns for more than 25 years and always felt that once these things are written they have a life of their own. So, if I want to find an old one – even one from just two years ago – it can be an adventure. And not always a successful one. That’s another time I talk to God. Saturday morning I said, “If I’m supposed to write about Fred Berretta this week, let me know by putting that old Dispatch in my hands.” I had it in five minutes. The headline on that column was “A miracle within a mira-

cle,” and it began with this: As Fred Berretta approached the 30 minute mark in his speech to the men of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church last Sunday night, I looked around the hall taking inventory of who was still with him. Half-an-hour is a long time to hold the interest of a crowd, but from my vantage point at the head table, it was clear Fred had lost no one. Every eye, and that included those of some teen-aged boys, was glued on him. And why not? Fred is not only a remarkably gifted story teller, he also has a remarkable story to tell. On January 15, 2009, Fred was one of the 155 people standing on the wings of an airplane floating down the Hudson River after making an emergency landing. The rescue of every one of those people has come to be known as “The Miracle on the Hudson.” What happened inside of Fred Berretta that day was the miracle within the miracle.

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A pilot himself, Fred knew better than anyone on the plane, save perhaps pilot Chesley Sullenberger, what was most likely going to happen when that Airbus slammed into the Hudson at about 155 miles per hour. Even if it did not break up on impact killing all aboard, the chances of surviving in the icy water were 50-50, at best. In those final moments, Fred says he told God, “If it is your will for me that today I die, I accept that will.” And in doing so, he told the men at Mount Carmel, he found peace. I concluded my column on Fred’s speech in 2010 with this: I wish all of you could have been there. That wish can come true, in a way, on Sunday, Nov. 11, when Fred Berretta returns. The banquet is at 5 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Center, Exeter, following a special 4 p.m. Mass at St. Anthony’s Church of St. Barbara’s parish nearby. For reservations, call 451-1903, 287-4670, or go to jmjbenefit@comcast.net.

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I talk to God all the time. I don’t mind admitting that. My prayers these days are mostly asking him to make me smart enough to get out of the way and let him take charge. It wasn’t always like that. What I used to do was give him a list of things I wanted him to do. I might as well have said: God, grab a pencil and take this down. How arrogant. Thank God he’s God, though, because I believe during those times instead of getting upset, all he did was smile at me and say, “Isn’t that cute.” When I finally came to realize the best thing about God is that he doesn’t listen to me, our relationship really took off. A lot of my chats with God, particularly on Friday nights and almost always on Saturday mornings are something like, “So, got any ideas what I should write about?” The cool thing is he often does. Saturday morning, for example, I opened a section of The Times Leader that I normally

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HERO REMEMBERED

The unveiling of the plaque that will be placed at Pittston Post Office building that now bears the name of the late PA State Trooper Joshua Miller who was killed in the line of duty in June of 2009. Left to right, Dale Walker, USPS District Manager, Central PA District; U. S. Congressman Lou Barletta; Angie Miller, widow of Tpr. Joshua Miller, and Frank Noonan, commissioner of the PA State Police. TONY CALLAIO/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH

It’s now Trooper Miller Post Office Ceremony Wednesday renames post office in honor of slain state trooper By TONY CALLAIO

Dispatch correspondent

Pittston native and 1992 graduate of Pittston Area High School was just 34 years old. Congressman Barletta spoke of Miller’s devotion to his family, and of his being a faithful friend anda hero. “Josh died not just protecting that child, but protecting all of us,” Barletta said. Barletta noted how Miller was an inspiration to all including a unnamed fellow trooper from Swiftwater who stated that he tries to emulate Miller since his first day on the street as a law enSee MILLER, Page 4

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Tpr. Joshua Miller's window Angela wipes away a tear as she addresses the audience during the renaming ceremony.

Pennsylvania State Trooper Joshua D. Miller was killed in the line of duty nearly three-and-ahalf years ago on Rt. 611 near Tobyhanna. Wednesday his nation bestowed on him a posthumous honor on him, renaming the post office in Pittston the Trooper Joshua D. Miller Post Office Building. The ceremony was attended by Miller’s widow Angie Miller and her family along with U.S. Congressman Lou Barletta, who

sponsored the bill to rename the Post Office; Frank Noonan, the PA State Police commissioner; postal service officials, state and local dignitaries. In addition, dozens of state troopers, many from the Swiftwater Barracks where Miller was last stationed, were on hand. One trooper in attendance was Robert Lombardo, from Pittston and Miller’s partner who was wounded on that night in 2009. Miller was slain while on duty on June 7, 2009 while rescuing a nine-year old boy from his father who had kidnapped him. The

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At the Pittston Post Office renaming ceremony Wednesday, left to right, U.S. Congressman Lou Barletta, PA State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan, Angela Miller with daughters Breana, Justine and Joslyn (front). TONY CALLAIO/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH

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forcement officer. “The plaque we will place on the wall in his honor will remind future generations of his commitment and service. It will continue to inspire those who learn of Josh’s courage and selflessness,” added Barletta. Commissioner Noonan commended Barletta. “This is a tremendous tribute to the family,” said Noonan. “You would think something like this would be a snap to get done. All you need is the House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate and the President to agree on anything (which) is almost impossible. He (Barletta) just would not take no for an answer.” Angie Miller, Joshua’s widow, thanked Barletta for continuing the pursuit in getting the building renamed in her late husband. “And to the citizens of Pittston for continuing to remember Josh and keep him alive with events See MILLER, Page 9

Congressman Lou Barletta presents the House of Representatives bill 2415 naming the Pittston Post Office building in honor of the late PA State Tpr. Joshua Miller to Miller's widow, Angela, during a ceremony Wednesday morning.

The late Joshua Miller's daughter Breana, a junior at Pittston Area, holds H.R. 2415 naming the Pittston Post Office after her dad.

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Dispatch correspondent

PA Gov. Tom Corbett is introduced by William Goldsworthy, center, the former mayor of West Pittston, to Pete Sidari, a resident of Montgomery Avenue and flood victim from 2011. TONY CALLAIO/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH

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Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett made a scheduled stop Friday in Greater Pittston to tour the levee in Wyoming before conducting a walking tour of Susquehanna Avenue in West Pittston. In West Pittston, the governor met with members of the 109th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard who were called to duty during the flood of 2011. Corbett thanked Colonel Michael Kunzman from the 109th along with his soldiers for their service during the flood. Also joining the tour was Luzerne County Emergency Management Agency’s coordinator, Stephen Bekanich; Jim Brozena, Luzerne County’s Executive Director Engineers Office; William Goldsworthy, deputy director of the Governor’s Northeast Regional Office; Glenn Cannon, director of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency; Barry Hosier, president of West Pittston council; and Savino Bonita, West Pittston Borough manager. Corbett noted the ironic twist to his visit with Hurricane Sandy possibly heading towards Pennsylvania. “We may be recipients of a fair amount of rain here in eastern Pennsylvania,” said Corbett. “We are ‘leaning forward’ is the term we that we use. We are getting ready for what appears to be a significant incident with the storm next week.” Corbett said that Harrisburg was ready for the storm stating the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agencies (PEMA) were ready to spring into action if needed. Along the tour, Corbett met with several West Pittstonians affected by the flood. Pete Sidari, Tina Kinsey, and Dorothy Lagrue spoke to Corbett regarding their uphill climb in recovery. When asked about what the state could do to help West Pittston in the form of protection against another flood, Corbett said the river is under the jurisdiction of the Army Corps of Engineers. “A lot of it falls to them,” said

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WWII Vet gets his due

Louis Roman receives medals nearly 70 years after earning them By JACK SMILES

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In 1943 Louis Roman, then a 19-year-old Army Airman, was assigned to a flight crew in France, but when the crew was called to its first mission, a bombing run over Germany, Roman wasn’t on it. He’d been bumped by a tent mate, an airman more experienced on the B-26. That mission never came back. All aboard were killed. Subsequently, Roman flew 19 bombing missions over Germany as a flight engineer and top turret gunner before being discharged in November 1945. Though he experienced a couple hairy missions – a one-engine emergency landing and a couple of engagements with German fighters – he escaped injury. Roman, 88, earned medals, but it wasn’t until Friday that they were presented to him when Congressman Lou Barletta did the honors at a ceremony in front of the Pittston Post Office. Rep. Barletta presented the medals to Roman after the dedication of the post office in Pittston in honor of fallen Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Joshua D. Miller. “Mr. Roman waited a very long time for his medals, and I’m proud to present them to him,” Barletta said. “Wednesday was a day of heroes for me. These men made extraordinary sacrifices, both abroad and at home. They certainly deserve to be recognized and remembered.” Roman was accompanied by his daughter, Linda Hoban, who said, “Because of the date, dad’s age and his ill health, this is a special day.” When Roman got his medals, it was 70 years to the day he enlisted in the Army. He enlisted on Friday, Oct. 26, 1942 after working the 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift at Roman Taxi, the family business in Pittston. He and a friend, Jake Benfante, both 18, had spent that night talking about the war and by morning they had talked themselves in to enlisting.

Louis Roman on Wednesday received an Air Medal with two Bronze Stars, the American Campaign Meda, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three Bronze Stars, the Honorable Service Lapel Pin (also called the ™Ruptured Duck∫) and the World War II Victory Medal from Congressman Lou Barletta. TONY CALLAIO/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH

“At seven o’clock,” Roman said, “we walked across the street to the Laurel Line, went to Wilkes-Barre and enlisted.” Roman chose the Army Air Corps but the Army bureaucracy couldn’t decide what to do with him. They shipped him to Mississippi for mechanics, then to a Ford plant in Michigan where B-24s were built. “I went top to bottom on B-24,” Roman said. From there, he was assigned to a bomb squadron in Kansas, then

to a gunnery school in Texas to learn the 50 caliber machine gun and then to New Mexico as a gunnery instructor. In New Mexico, an argument led to his being shipped to Europe. “I got into words with a Second Louie,” Roman said. “And he said, ‘I’m going to get you.’ I went to the major and he said he couldn’t do anything about it but that he had to send a man overseas. I said, ‘you got him.’ ”

So the Army shipped Roman to Scotland and, finally, to France. With all the reassigning, the Army forgot something basic – basic training. “When I shipped out to Scotland, they asked me where I did basic training and I said I didn’t. They looked at the paperwork in front of them and the one guy put a stamp on it and said, ‘You just had basic training.’” After over a year of gunnery and mechanical training, Roman

arrived in Beauvais, France for his final stop in late 1943. Though he had trained on the B-24s, four-engine heavy bombers, he was assigned to a group flying two-engine medium B-24s and that may have saved his life. He was bumped from that first mission because he had never flown a B-24 before. Roman’s duty became being an extra man. He filled in whenever engineers and turret gunners were needed on the B-24 crews. As an extra man he flew 19 missions. “My job was to stand behind the pilots during take off and watch the instruments, then pull the pins on the bombs and then go up to the top turret.” For entertainment between missions, the airman watched an adopted dog parachute over the field. At 5 a.m. many mornings, Roman was awakened by the awesome sound of formations of B-24s flying overhead on bombing missions from England. “The heavies had it rough,” Roman said. “Their missions were 10, 12 hours.” The B-24 missions from France were half that. Roman was discharged in November 1945, having served three years and one month. Back in Pittston he returned to work in the taxi office. One night Julie Micklas came in looking for a cab. She found a cab - and a husband. The two married in 1947 when Julie was only a year and one half out of St. John’s high school. The Roman family sold the taxi business and Louis went on to a career in construction with PPL. Louis and Julie were married 46 years before her death in 1993. They had four children, Robert F., of Bethlehem, retired FBI ; daughters, Linda Hoban, of Hughestown; Cheryl, of Colorado; and Julianne, of South Carolina. Roman said he had a good career, a fine family and a nice long retirement, though he often thinks how none of it would have happened if he hadn’t been bumped from that bombing mission 70 years ago.

Downtown Arts Center needs upgrades Unveiling with Wizard of Oz set Nov. 16 in the former St. Casimir’s church code enforcement officers since Downtown Arts bought St. Casimir’s. Time and money are critWith three weeks to go before ical and Downtown Arts and Apthe curtain is scheduled to go up plause, both non-profits, are apon its first stage production, the pealing for help in the form of Pittston Downtown Arts Center donations of money or in-kind in the old St. Casimir’s Church is work. For example help with sending out an SOS. paving the parking lot which is The Applause Theatre Com- cracked and up heaving would be pany is supposed to unveil the huge. Downtown Arts Malsky said the Center with a procenter got a quote duction of the Bill Mentz, the president for $3,000 to creWizard of Oz be- of Covington Studios ate one parking ginning on No- which designing and slot. vember 16. Bill Mentz, the building the performance But before president of Cospace, said a handicapped Church Street vington Studios turns into the Yel- accessible upgrade could which designing low Brick Road, cost $100,000. and building the the center must performance apply for an occuspace, said a pancy permit and handicapped acthat is being held up by some cessible upgrade could cost code deficiencies, especially in $100,000. handicapped accessibility. Applause and the center have Gina Malsky, the manager of already spent thousands convertthe center, said change of use up- ing the church. Downstairs the ped the code requirements. “Be- center built a handicapped rest cause we’re changing it from a room, upgraded the electrical church to a theater means it has and tore out below code kitchen to meet new codes.” equipment. Upstairs Applause Dave Williams, the city’s code has built partitions, painted, reofficer, said that’s true, but that surfaced the floor and patched the difference isn’t great. wall cracks. Covington fabricatAlso complicating the process is the fact that the city changed See ARTS CENTER, Page 11

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PERFORMING ARTS

Bill Mentz works on a stage floor at the Downtown Arts Center. JACK SMILES/THE SUNDAY DISPATCH

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LOCAL CHATTER

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Erin Chesnavich first in her class at PCOM Former DA’s office donates to Adopt-A-Cop

Erin Chesnavich

Erin L. Chesnavich PA-C, daughter of Robert and Beverly Chesnavich of Jenkins Township, graduated from the Physician Assistant Program at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine earning a Master’s of Health Science degree. While at P.C.O.M., she graduated first in her class and received the Provost’s Award for academic excellence. She is a 2006 graduate of Bishop O’Reilly High school and a 2010 cum laude graduate of the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and was also a student athlete. The ceremony was held at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. Erin accepted a position in the emergency room at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington. Erin’s mom is the former Beverly Chonka of West Pittston. Writing contest The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 1 St. John Neumann, of Wilkes-Barre, is inviting all Luzerne County students to submit essays to the LAOH 2011-2012 Irish History Writing Contest. The LAOH is a charitable organization of IrishAmerican women founded in 1894, and aims to promote Irish history and culture. The contest is open to any students (public, private, parochial, or home-schooled) of grades 6 through 12. This year’s topics are

Prior to Jacqueline Musto Carroll leaving office as Luzerne County District Attorney, her office donated funds to help purchase bulletproof vests for Officer Ken Salvo of Avoca Police Department. The donation was made possible from drug forfeiture funds and was donated in to the Adopt-ACop program created by the founders of Fallen Officers Remembered to help purchase this valuable, life-saving equipment. Kranson Uniform was also instrumental with the purchase and fitting of the vest. More than 70 percent of Luzerne County law enforcement officers are not provided with bulletproof vests. To sponsor a vest or donate any amount or law enforcement officers in need are asked to contact Jaclyn at 760-9034 or by email at faloffrem@aol.com. Checks payable to Fallen Officers Remembered may be sent to P.O. Box 2299, W-B, PA 18703. Fallen Officers Remembered principals are, from left, Officer Bernie Posten, Pittston City; Gina Pocceschi Boyle, F.O.R. vice president and co-founder; and Jaclyn Pocceschi Mosley, F.O.R. president and co-founder.

Level 1(grades 6-8): The Story of Annie Moore – Irish Immigration to America, and Level 2 (grades 9-12): The Irish and the Building of the American Infrastructure. Cash prizes will be awarded to winners at both the State and National levels. For complete contest rules and list of prizes, please contact Division Historian, Mary Ellen Dooley, at (570) 735-1711, or visit the National website at www.ladiesaoh.com. Benefit Saturday Tickets are available for the Help Us Help Them Benefit being scheduled for Saturday, No-

vember 3 from 4 to 8 p.m. at St. Peters Lutheran Church, Hughestown. Proceeds will benefit the family of Arthur Grogan of Duryea, the family of Brian Zimmerman of Moosic and Keith Homschek, Hanover Twp. An all you can eat spaghetti and meatballs dinner, salad, desserts and refreshments will be served. Tickets can be obtained by calling Pam Hanczyc at 3132829.

unbaked, with or without onions at a cost of $11 for a tray. Toppings of sweet red peppers, pepperoni or sausage can be added for $2 each. Specialty pizzas – Broccoli and tomato and garlic at $14 per tray, vegetable pizza for $13 includes tomatoes, onions, broccoli, red peppers, mushrooms, no cheese. To order call the church office at 655-1083 or walk in. Delivery is available for lunch time orders.

Pizza sale The First United Methodist Church of West Pittston is holding a pizza sale on Friday, Nov. 2. Pizzas can be ordered baked or

Happy birthday Happy birthday to Lisa Washko of Avoca celebrating on Oct. 30; Dolly Kroll, Plains, who celebrated on Oct 22; Mary Ellen

Officer Ken Salvo of Avoca Police Dept. with his vest.

Aufieri, Suscon, who celebrated on Oct. 25; Jim Sarti, Hughestown, who celebrated on Oct. 26; Dominique DelPriore, Dupont, who celebrated on Oct. 26; Rita Mauriello, of Exeter, who celebrated on Oct. 27; and Tammy Satkowski, Avoca, celebrating on Oct. 30. Get well wishes Get well wishes go to former Hughestown police officer Bob Finnerty. Anniversary wishes Happy anniversary to Cathy and Joe Mauriello of Exeter who celebrated on Oct. 27.

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Peggy Miller, mother of the late Josh Miller, is consoled by U. S. Congressman Lou Barletta during the Pittston Post Office renaming ceremony Wednesday.

Many local and state dignitaries in attendance for the Pittston Post Office dedication ceremony in honor of PA State Trooper Joshua D. Miller. TONY CALLAIO/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH

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INJURED?

Trooper Joshua Miller's partner Trooper Robert Lombardo, who was wounded on June 7, 2009.

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like this, with everything and anything to carry on his name and to keep him remembered,” she remarked. During her emotional speech, Angie Miller shared her thoughts on Josh’s inner strength and his ability to never give up. “Nothing was ever handed to him,” she added. “He was an incredible father, who loved spending time with his children.” She noted how he attended teacher conferences, changed diapers and did whatever he needed to do. “He was a wonderful husband,” she remarked. She spoke about the meaning of having the post cffice building named after Miller. “Naming this building after Josh today means so much to me and my family. Long after everyone standing here today is gone, the plaque with his name will still be here,” she said. “There are people continuing to keep him alive,” Angie Miller added. “Pittston has been wonderful. Pittston has been amazing to our family and the support they have given and honor and respect and integrity that they give Josh has been phenomenal. I see it at the Tomato Festival 5k run when they (state troopers) run by and I hear parents telling their children who they are run-

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‘Rams’ nickname chosen 59 years ago Question In 1973, what did engineers for the Erie Lackawanna Railroad continually do that infuriated local residents?

Peeking into the past With Judy Minsavage

1953 – 59 Years Ago Anthony Galinskas came to the United States in 1907 after having served in the Russian army. He settled in Pittston and worked in the mines. After three years, he decided to give the grocery business a try and took a job at the Pauxtis Store at 123 N. Main St.. In 1953, celebrating 42 years at the store, Galinskas remembered when he delivered groceries with a horse and buggy covering Old Forge to Parsons on the East side and as far south as Swoyersville on the West side. In 1915, he found himself making deliveries in a “shiny” Model T Ford. Throughout his employment at the store, he served as a buyer, bookkeeper, clerk and agent. The West Pittston High School football squad had many nicknames, The Green Wave, Little Notre Dame and Steamrollers among them. With so many names given, the faculty and school decided to vote on a name for the team. The majority chose the West Pittston Rams. The Sunday Dispatch Inquiring Photographer asked: “What do you consider to be the best thing you ever did?” Geraldine Walsh, of Pittston, answered, “I don’t believe I did anything extraordinary but at St. John’s Business School I received awards for speed in shorthand and typing. I was quite proud.” George Kamizis, of Inkerman, stated, “I straightened out the road repairs in Jenkins Twp. while a supervisor. I had three streets paved and oiled all the dirt roads in the township.” Mrs. Mary McHale, of Pittston, added, “Getting married. My husband and I will be married 25 years this year. I’m also proud of being immediate past president of the John Stark American Legion Auxiliary.” Family and members of the Charles W. Falzone Post American Legion met the body of Private Andrew Salvo at the Lehigh Valley Railroad Station. Salvo was killed accidentally while in maneuvers in Germany.

The writer describes the scene, “The cortege moved over Water Street from the station to Main Street then south to Railroad and the Salvo home. The Legion detail preceded the hearse and after came the parents, family and Army escort. The Falzone Post detail marched through the city as the cortege moved slowly under the flags displayed on Main Street.” 1963 – 49 Years Ago On September 12, 1873, a “group of civic-minded men living in West Pittston” held a meeting in the office of Thomas Ford and founded the West Pittston Library Association. It was organized as a corporation in which stock was sold at $10 a share and “persons other than stockholders were permitted to borrow books on payment of $4 per year.” In October of 1963, Mrs. Joseph Namutka, Mrs. Robert Barber, Mrs. Reginald Ellis, Mrs. Leona S. Cooley, Mrs. Joseph Linskey, Mrs. Richard Jones, Mrs. James W. Allan, Mrs. Rufus Bierly, Mrs. Kenneth Lewis and Mrs. Robert Bonser were members of committee planning the 90th anniversary of the library. The women decided to make the affair a community day with an open house and ceremony to commemorate the date. According to the library website, “West Pittston librarians have included Antoinette King, Sarah Mason, Elizabeth Kipp, Charlotte Mason, Hazel Poe, Nancy Owens, Elsie Ellis, Myra Simons, Helen Dietrich, Barbara Weiskerger, Lauren Harris Grego, Brad Mahalsky, Marie Hoover, Betty Kasulanis, Barbara Edwards, Anne Ruggles, Barbara Ries, Mary Dotter, Charlene Berti, Jennifer Bromfield and currently Anne Bramblett Barr.” St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hughestown celebrated its centennial with a congregational dinner at the church. Some of those in attendance were Howard Fedden, Charles Burkel, Glenn McArdle, David Evans, Ells-

worth Craig, Gilbert Herbert, Robert Williams, James Buxton, Howard Renfer and Lester Felkenburg. Dinner chairmen were Ernest Pliscott and Earl Dickenson. The First Ward Social Club in Exeter broke ground on a stretch of land known as Back Road. The land measuring 90 feet across and 513 feet deep was to be cleared for a recreational site for children of the ward. Attorney Thomas Machland and county surveyor Eugene Bender broke ground. Mayor Dan Ripa turned the property deed over to Robert Nicholson, club president. According to Bizapedia.com, the social club’s name was first registered in February of 1959. 1973 – 39 Years Ago Exeter Township was among the first to receive a grant as part of the federal government’s program providing assistance to flood stricken areas. Col. William V. Tanski, chief of the engineering department of Economic Development Administration, presented the board of supervisors with a $141,165 check to cover the first expenses on a new municipal building and several road projects. Avoca residents were asked to “open their hearts and pocketbooks” to help raise remaining money needed to complete the recreation area project on Plane Street. A three-court tennis area and curbing was completed and with only half of the $7,000 contractor’s bill paid, the Avoca Recreation Committee planned fundraisers and hoped to accept more donations from the community. Duryea resident and all scholastic football player at Pittston Area High School, Jim Morris was honored at a game as a potential All-American linebacker at the United States Air Force Academy at Annapolis, MD. Three hundred local residents traveled to Maryland to pay tribute to Morris and present him with a plaque on behalf of the Sacred Heart Altar Boys of which Jim had been a member for ten years. The Air Force coach told the group it had been the first time a hometown “singled out a player of the Air Force team.” Among those present were Carl Witkowski, Hank McHale, John Roberts, Jim Russavage, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Morris, Sam Capitano Jr., Rev. Dr. Frank Mikus and Ed Ostrowski. 1983 – 29 Years Ago

All pre-school to sixth grade children were invited to dress in costume and join the Sixth Annual Greater Pittston Halloween Parade sponsored by the Jaycees. Local area mayors, fire companies, ambulance crews, antique cars, Santa Claus and a double-decker bus were scheduled to participate. Hundreds of children were expected to attend. Trinity Episcopal Church of West Pittston celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding. Committee members planning the celebration were Grace Williams, Mr. and Mrs. John Yates, Paul Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jones, Margaret Myers, John Williams Jr. and Sr., Rebekah Malkames, Anna Mariani, Mary Lou Millar, Elizabeth Kuschel, Marjorie Green, Mrs. Joseph Rugletic, Mrs. Kenneth Melberger, Mrs. Andrew Patrick, Mrs. Charles Schalles, Naomi and Alma Myers. The first organized meeting of the parish was held at the William Allen residence on July 2, 1883. The first members to serve on the “Vestry” were James McCabe, R.D. Lacoe, John Howell, W.B. Culver, T.E. Grier, William Allen and A.G. Mason. These men arranged the purchase of the land on which the church now stands. To see a photo, read the extensive history of the church and view memorabilia, log on to trinityepiscopalchurchwestpittston.org. Answer The hours-long blocking of railroad crossings in Duryea was a main topic of conversation among residents. Repeatedly, Erie Lackawanna engineers parked trains towing excessive amounts of cars covering several crossings and preventing residents’ access to and from Coxton Road, Stephenson Street, Mary Street and Hill Street. Borough officials complained to the Public Utilities Commission but requests for help went unanswered. One engineer was fined $35 for the inconvenience, but many felt the fine too weak of a threat after one such incident backed traffic from Main Street Duryea into Pittston City.

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Wally Kulick stands in a box office fabricated from confessionals by Covington Studio. JACK SMILES/THE SUNDAY DISPATCH

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n old adage in journalism says good stories are all the things newspaper reporters talk about and then never write about. The implication is that many times we fail to see the stories right under our noses. This came to mind last week as we at the Dispatch staff discussed the re-naming of the Pittston post office in memory of Pennsylvania State Trooper Joshua Miller who was killed in the line of duty, rescuing a young boy from his own father who had kidnapped him in 2009. (See the photo on page one and story which begins on page 3.) As we reviewed the photographs of the re-naming ceremony we talked about the amazing young woman prominent in many of them: Trooper Miller’s widow, Angela Miller. We, as do many, know her as Angie. And we at the Dispatch do feel we know her. We first met Angie Miller when we named her husband the Greater Pittston Person of the Year for 2009. Her wounds were still fresh at the reception in early 2010 at which the posthumous honor was bestowed, but she conducted herself with a quiet dignity that touched the hearts of all attending the event. She spoke with eloquence and elegance and we could not help but be impressed. As we watched all of this, we kept thinking: and she is so young. We still think of how young Angie is as she is asked over and over to step to a microphone at events such as Wednesday’s in Pittston. It cannot be easy for her, but she never shies away from what she sees as her duty to her late husband. And always, there is the same dignity, the same class we first witnessed nearly three years ago. This young mom was dealt a very difficult hand in life, but never does she talk of her own problems, of being left to raise three daughters on her own. Rather, Angie talks of her husband, what a wonderful father he was, what a wonderful husband, what a wonderful man. Well, today, we finally are saying to all what we’ve been saying so often in the Dispatch office, and that is this: What a wonderful woman Angela Miller is. She is a pillar of strength and courage and a role model for us all. We admire you, Angie.

YOUR OPINION Accuses Obama of supporting infanticide Infanticide is the murdering of babies. It is grotesque and beyond any remote acceptable human behavior. Yet how many people know President Obama was accused of supporting infanticide when he was a member of the Illinois state legislature. While an Illinois legislator, Barack Obama supported infanticide by voting against legislation that would protect babies born from botched abortions. Obama denied that this was the case and the liberal mainstream media, enamored by the prospect of a black President, essentially went along and provided cover for the would be president. In a well researched article entitled Barack Obama Admits He

Supported Infanticide, Redstate editor Erick Erickson, provided a persuasive case that despite his denials, Obama in fact supported something as horrible as infanticide when he opposed state legislation requiring doctors to provide medical care for a child born from botched abortions. A vote for Obama on November 6 is a vote for infanticide. Instead vote for Pro-Life Romney/Ryan on November 6 and help to support the protection of human life. Ada Magni West Wyoming

Says voters must consider the real issues facing America Editor, readers and fellow voters: You are about to vote in the most important election in your lifetime and in the history of our country. Please read on. Our country is in deep trouble and going downhill fast. Just some of the problems are: the economy, jobs, national debt, healthcare, crime, drugs, taxes and more. Realize this: All of the above are put there to divert our attention from the real problems, which are non-negotiable. First Abortion: Let me stop all the “What if’s” right here. Life begins at conception. This is a no-brainer. It is non-negotiable. When the sperm and egg meet, God (you remember God) breathes life into it and a human being is born. Any stopping of this life, at any time, by any means is killing and that is a mortal sin, read the fifth commandment: “Thou shall not kill”. In World War II Hitler killed 6 million Jews and Poles. Sound familiar? The Russians took over in 1945 and killed nine to fifteen million humans. Why didn’t we stop it? In World War II, 42 million people were killed. That is a lot of people. That number dear reader is how many abortions have been performed, no, committed since Roe vs. Wade in the United States alone. Our president has given and allowed to be given hundreds of millions

of dollars of our money to a national organization so they can help women get rid of a “problem”. This same president ends most of his speeches with “God bless America!” God asks: “You want me to do what? You’re killing my kids!” Abortion kills 3,600 babies each day in the United States. Think of this when you vote. Mother Theresa asks, “Who will speak for the little ones?” Same Sex Marriage: God thought so much of marriage that He made it into a Sacrament. It is the union of one (repeat one) man and one (repeat one) woman. This union is blessed and by expressing their love for each other, a child or children are born. Second: Religious Freedom: 69 percent of Americans believe that the first Amendment says: “Separation of Church and State.” You may be surprised to learn that these words do not appear in the First Amendment or anywhere else in the Constitution. What the First Amendment actually does say is this: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom See VOTERS, Page 18

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Someone call Gertrude. Stat. A person’s body belongs to them. Not the Empress, the government, Congress or Walmart. Everyone can dictate what happens in and around their own anatomy and no one else is allowed. Not even your mother. If you’re over 18, that is. It shall be a law that when a Notre Dame football game is on, all the idiot husbands in Heckslavia must watch the game in a padded, soundproof room with no beer. If they have to hit something, they can hit each other and not my couch, pillows or new TV. He totally knows who I’m talking about … First Husband. Everyone deserves a helping hand. However, I really believe that too many people are looking to finesse their way through life on someone else’s dime … and that crap won’t fly with me. We need to better monitor the situation of assistance. All I’m saying is if it’s too easy to obtain … then it’s being manipulated into assisting the wrong people. I’ve been laid off and I’ve been laid pretty low … but I know that I’m able bodied and sort-of ableminded, therefore, I should never be considered for long-term, food and employment assistance. Unless, of course, I fall off my throne and really get hurt. I say that anyone who has fought the war on cancer should never have to deal with another insurance carrier as long as they shall live. With co-insurance, deductibles and co-pays, you will lose your bloody mind. The out-of-pocket expenses add up to several mortgage payments and a box of Raisinettes. We need to give our cancer stricken friends a little break. Hey! Maybe take a million or two off the top of every stupid NFL player’s bankroll and make a contribution toward a national cancer fund. Or my TJ Maxx bill. I will pass a law that states any woman over 50 should not, under any circumstances or alcoholicglazed thinking, ever wear the following items: skinny jeans that are just too skinny, shorts that are too nasty-short, tube tops, neck tattoos, a gold tooth, suspenders, stir-up pants, anything showing a belly that hasn’t been flat since 1978 and fake fingernails longer than a Cheeto. You’ll thank me someday. Also, in my kingdom, everyone has to be kind. Even if there’s a full moon and it’s that time of the month. You will not be allowed to use any derogatory words in order to make yourself feel superior and your target inferior. My minions will not kick a fellow minion when they are down. We will always hold each other up. Paying it forward will be as commonplace as buying a lottery ticket. In the Land of Heckslavia, life will be a dream, sweetheart. My name is Maria Jiunta Heck and I approved this message. And Maria Jiunta Heck’s readers approve of her message in every column, which appear in this space every week.

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

Keep kids in the kitchen: pop corn Teaching your children how to peel and chop and pop foods not only improves their health, but gives them an extra skill that will take them into adulthood. Keeping kids in the kitchen is a great way to teach kids healthy eating while having fun. First, preplanning is a must. First find an easy to make recipe that you are comfortable with. It’s always is a good idea to try it out first, at least in your mind. Next make sure that you have all the ingredients. The worst thing is to need to stop and run out to the store to buy the missing ingredient. October is National Popcorn Month. Popcorn is a natural whole grain snack. It contains fiber and is low in calories -- only 31 calories in one cup when popped without added fat. USDA recommends getting at least half of your grains from whole grains each day. One serving of whole grains equals three cups of popcorn. So if you are striving for 6 servings of grains a day, 3 should be from a whole grain source. Eating popcorn is a great way to increase your intake of whole grains and your daily fiber intake. Some youth have never seen popcorn pop, except from a microwaveable popping bag. If you don’t have a hot air popper, you can use an older cooking pan; however, I wouldn’t suggest this with really young children. If might be a good idea to invest in an air popper. Popcorn itself can be a great medium to mix in high calories snack foods, hence, reduce the overall calories. Here is an example, popcorn s ‘mores. When compared with the calories of the traditional snack, smores, popcorn s ‘mores are a lot less. Below is an easy to make recipe- a great place to begin inviting kids into the kitchen. Follow these steps in the recipe once the popcorn is made. If you feel the kids are too young for working with the stove top, just toss popcorn with the marshmallows, mini graham cookies and chocolate chips. Popcorn S ‘mores

1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 10 cups freshly popped popcorn 1 package (10 1/2 oz. miniature marshmallows) 2 cups mini graham cookies 1 cup chocolate chips Combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup in medium saucepan. Cook over high heat for 5 minutes; remove from heat and stir in baking soda. Combine popcorn and marshmallows in large bowl. Pour sugar mixture over popcorn to coat. Gently stir in graham cookies and chocolate chips. Spread mixture evenly into non fat cooking sprayed 15 x 10 inch pan. Let cool completely. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container. 20 pieces Source University of Nebraska Extension 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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With the election peeking around the corner, let’s play pretend. I’m going to imagine myself as a presidential candidate of my own little world. Let’s make me … an Empress! Of a country called Heckslavia. If I’m elected to be Empress of my own little world, here are my rather ridiculous, yet perfectly relevant in my own head, campaign promises: Well … Let’s just get right to my Achilles heel, shall we? If I were in charge, I’d make it protocol for every first-time bully offender to get thrown into The Bully Penitentiary. For how long? As long as it takes them to man-up and become a better human being. That’s right…jail time for bullies. We’ll see how many of these bottom-feeders can hack it. They’ll be forced to attend mandatory sensitivity classes and be hypnotized in order to eradicate every demeaning and negative word from their vocabulary. And while I’m at it, I’d throw that moron Ann Coulter into a cell, as well. Next, let’s implement something crazy, like the same pay for a female employee as a male in the same position. This means, ladies, that if you’re an accountant, you’ll make the exact hourly rate as your lazy, less efficient male counterpart . Also, working mothers should get a few extra bucks thrown in, just for being … well … a working mother. God knows they don’t get any extra stimulus at home for their 80 hours work weeks, so it’s about time this segment of the population gets some extra love. No one will be granted a certificate to get pregnant without first passing a parent test. The fact that anyone, and I do mean anyone, can have a baby and then spend the next 18 years potentially ruining that life, is mind-blowing. Also, this will prevent any “accidents”. Here’s a little secret: there really is no such thing as an accidental pregnancy. Really. Everyone can prevent it. Everyone knows how. No one should have a child, “accidentally” or otherwise until they pass the damn test. And no cheating. There needs to be a cold, hard line drawn in the sand over the red-hot button topic of nepotism. I promise to name school board members who are truly there in order to do the right thing for someone other than themselves or their offspring, or cousin, or brother, or niece, or dog walker or babysitter. I promise to have teaching candidates interviewed by teachers, administrators, students and parents only. We may get a teacher or two who deserves a job just because they will be a phenomenal educator. I know … that’s crazy talk. But remember, this is my pretend platform so you have to pretend listen. I promise I will find a way to take the fat and calories out of really good chocolate. I will find a way to make it nutritious and fiber-rich and still make me happy. If they can put a man on the damn moon they should be able to accomplish this.

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YMCA annual awards dinner Thursday Six awards to be presented; reservations still being accepted The Greater Pittston YMCA’s Annual Dinner and Community Awards Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1 at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. This stationed dinner event will allow plenty of time to mingle. The award’s ceremony honoring those who have given back to the community begins at 7:30 p.m. The Y is still accepting reservations. The cost of the dinner is $75 per person payable via check and/or credit card. All proceeds of the event benefit scholarships for needy families and children at the YMCA. To reserve tickets, call the YMCA at 655-2255. Award winners are: Lifetime Achievement Award - Sandy and Marlene Insalaco Sr. YMCA Spirit of Community Awards - Rose M. Randazzo, Main Street manager, The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Pittston - Members include Joseph Chacke,

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Say Mundy fails to tackle real problems State Rep. Phyllis Mundy has no problem grandstanding when it comes to easy no lose issues like helping the poor, sick and elderly and keeping our air and water clean. Supporting these issues requires no political courage at all. When it comes to eliminating school property taxes (HB

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of speech, or the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” The First Amendment gives citizens the Freedom to worship God without government interference. It assures that the Government will not establish a state religion. That people are free to speak their minds without the government arresting them. What will happen if HHS Health and Human Services becomes a law? If you work in a medical facility, a nurse, a doctor, etc. and you are told to assist in an abortion, and your faith and conscience tells you it is a mortal sin and you refuse, you could be demoted or lose your job. If you own or are part owner, on the board, and pay for all or part of your employees insurance and an employee wants an abortion you will be obliged to pay for that abortion. If you refuse because it is against your faith or conscience, you could be fined $100 a day per employee for as long as you refuse to comply. You will soon be out of business. The government will be able to tell you more. A national football player, after making a touchdown, knelt down and blessed himself was already told this is not to be allowed in a public sporting event. When the little female athlete won gold at the Olympics and was being interviewed on the field, she thanked God for giving her the strength and a body to perform so well. She was written up in a sports column that she should do this in the privacy of her room or church and not on the sports field. Soon a Catholic soup kitchen will have

1776), and ending the unsustainable guaranteed pension for state employees (HB 418, for example), she is useless. Getting rid of the school property tax and the overly generous pension will do more to help the poor and elderly than any “tax reduction” scheme any politician can come up with. Property own-

ers and those with real jobs in the private sector had better wake up and vote her out. Her positions defending her friends in government unions, including teacher unions make her more suited to representing them, not the public at large. George R. Race Exeter

to ask those who come for a meal: “Are you Catholic?” Your social or service club will not be able to say a blessing before the lunch if it is in a public restaurant. Two females in our government are ready to jump at the chance to get God out of our country and lives. This is how the communists got prayer removed from public schools. Readers, do you realize what is happening? It will not be the government of the people but the people of the government. The government will have organized

a State Church, which is against the constitution. So what do we do? We pray. How can God help? On the next clear night go out and look up at the sky. He created everything you see or cannot see. He created it all. You doubt that He could fix our economy, our national debt? He gave us the solution. “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and all else will be given to you.” Read this. Read what each candidate stands for. Then Vote!!! Vote!!! John J. Rygiel CPP Wyoming

OBITUARIES Rose Irma Tetlak September 9, 2012 Rose Irma Tetlak, age 80, of Tobyhanna and formerly of Dupont, died Sunday September 9th in the Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown. She was the widow of Walter Tetlak who passed away in 1992. She was born in Texas and lived in Dupont for most of her life. She and her husband Walter were the owners of the Little Mexico Gift Shoppes in Dupont, Mount Pocono and Eynon and co-owners of Dairy Dan Ice Cream, Dupont. They were also owners of Penrose Estates, Tobyhanna. Rose was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont and Trinity Church, Swiftwater where she was in the church choir. She was past president of the

VFW post 4909 Ladies Auxiliary and volunteered her time in helping the Mount Pocono senior citizens prepare their tax returns. She is survived by a brother Oscar, Texas; a brother-in-law Edward, Dupont; two sister-inlaws Jean Hudock, Connecticut and Pauline Singer, WilkesBarre; nieces and nephews. A memorial Mass was held Saturday, November 3, in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church 215 Lackawanna Ave. Dupont, celebrated by the Rev. Joseph D. Verespy, Pastor. Interment was in the parish cemetery, Dupont. The Lokuta-Zawacki Funeral Home 200 Wyoming Ave. Dupont is in charge of arrangements.

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Forty vendors will participate in this fundraiser for St. John’s P.M. Church in Avoca. Judy and Michael Carter organize this fundraiser and both said to have enjoyed the past five years of shows. A few well known vendors ones are the Avon, Mary Kay and Thirty One parties that will be participating. “I couldn’t do it without him,” said Judy Carter referring to her husband. The craft show will be in the gym of the seminary with free

Donations such as car washes, gift cards or a trip to Atlantic City all help raise money to keep St John’s Church running. A bake sale and other food vendors will be ready to serve. “Everyone is welcome,” Carter said, both to the church and the craft show. Redner’s Warehouse in Pittston will display the gift baskets today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Thinking about Sara Taylor young woman and her husband inside. For several years at this time of year Sara and I would meet briefly. In desperation one year she came to my home for she had a secret to share. After that was settled we put closure to our meetings. I have not seen or heard from her since then. Why after all this time have thoughts of Sara Taylor come back to mind? Was there a reason? I had to find out. Knowing Chet would frown at the idea I thought of my good friend Ann Marie Conroy. She is the adventurous type and knew she would help me. “Ann Marie what are you doing Friday night? I have a favor to ask. ” I then told her that I wanted to go to Slocum Park at about seven o’clock. “We can’t go at that time. It’s getting dark and the park will be closing. We might encounter a bear or some other strange sights.” I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. A few reminders like walking into the Butler Tunnel, climbing Campbell’s Ledge, diving into Buttermilk Falls, climbing a lighthouse on a stormy day and then taking a boat ride when not even the captain wanted to venture in the breaker waters fueled her sense of adventure. When we arrived at the park there was darkness surrounding us. The sky offered no reprieve for it was the color of glimmering coal with a few slivers of silver. I drove to the spot where the story telling was held and parked the car. “Now what?” asked my friend. “Let’s take a walk in this area. There’s a bench we could sit on and wait.” “What is it that we are waiting for?” she asked. “My friend Sara Taylor. If she is here she will come.” Ann Marie was patient as we waited for at least half of an hour. With flashlights in hand we scanned the park looking for uninvited guests. The sky was turning blacker, the temperature was dropping, and the wind began to howl, owls were hooting along with other strange noises. “That’s it!” exclaimed Ann Marie. “I’m going back to the car. Your friend if ever there was one is not coming.” I had to agree with her. Walking back to the car on the uneven ground my foot slipped and I began to fall. A hand gripped my arm breaking my fall as a freezing chill went through my body. For a second or two I could not move. Reaching the car, I thanked Ann Marie for breaking my fall. She looked at me strangely and announced that was not her. “I left you sitting on the bench” Quickly turning I saw Sara Taylor was waving and somehow I knew that it was a final farewell. “Goodbye, Sara Taylor. All is well. Rest in peace.”

There will be a costume parade and prizes will be awarded. Hot dogs and drinks will be served. Lions pastie sale

The Jenkins Twp. Lions Club will hold a pastie sale on Wed. Nov. 7. Cost is $6 each and pasties are available with or without onions, Orders are due by Wed. Oct 31. Pick up of orders will be at the Jenkins Twp. Hose Co. behind Tony’s Pizza from 4 to 6 p.m. To order, call Nancy Pappas 417-1785 or any Lion member. Check should be made payable to Jenkins Twp. Lions Club. Soup and Salad Supper

The Mount Zion United Methodist Church on Mount Zion Road in Harding is having an "all you can eat" soup and salad supper on Saturday, November 3, from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. A variety of soups and salads, chili, breads, beverages and desserts will be served. Price is $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 12 and under. Post 477 Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary Post 477, will hold there meeting Nov.3, at 6:30 pm. 203 Vine St Pittston. Pizza Sale

The First United Methodist Church of West Pittston is holding a pizza sale on Friday, Nov. 2. Pizzas can be ordered baked or unbaked, with or without onions at a cost of $11 for a tray. Toppings of sweet red peppers, pepperoni or sausage can be added for $2 each. Specialty pizzas – broccoli and tomato and garlic at $14 per tray, vegetable pizza for $13 includes tomatoes, onions, broccoli, red peppers, mushrooms, no cheese. To order call the church office at 655-1083 or walk in. Delivery is available for lunch time orders. Help Us Help Them

Tickets are now available for the Help Us Help Them Benefit being scheduled for Saturday, November 3 from 4 to 8 p.m. at St. Peters Lutheran Church, Hughestown. Proceeds will benefit the fam-

ily of Arthur Grogan of Duryea, the family of Brian Zimmerman of Moosic and Keith Homschek, Hanover Twp. An all you can eat spaghetti and meatballs dinner, salad, desserts and refreshments will be served. Tickets can be obtained by calling Pam Hanczyc at 3132829. Nut, Poppy Seed Rolls and Pie Sale

Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church, Hughestown will hold its yearly nut and poppy seed roll sale. This year they are offering homemade apple and pumpkins pies. Nine inch pies are $10. Poppy and nut rolls are $8. Last day to order is Nov. 4 order to be picked up between 12 and 4 p.m. Nov. 20. To order call Pam 313-2829 or 655-0043, Sarah 693-5865 or 762-4030. This sale is open to everyone. Vocal clinic

The Wilkes-Barre Chapter of the Harmony Society is sponsoring a Vocal Clinic – How to be a Great Singer - Men Wanted on Nov. 3 in the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary Rt. 315 Laflin, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information call 285-4810. Apple Dumpling Sale

St Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church in Old Forge is sponsoring an Apple Dumpling Sale. Dumplings can be purchased in regular or sugar free. They can be enjoyed right away or frozen for the holiday season. Cost is $4. Payment can be sent to St. Nicholas Church 140 Church St. Old Forge, PA 18518. Deadline to order is Nov. 4. For further information, call Jennifer 351-2676. Craft and Gift Fair

St. John’s P.M Church, Avoca, will hold a Holiday Craft and Gift Fair on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Oblates Seminary on state Route 315 in Laflin. More than 40 vendors will participate and refreshments and a theme basket raffle will be available. See BRIEFS, Page 26

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Maybe it’s the weather change or that we are nearing Halloween when so many symbols of this bewitching holiday bring Sara Taylor back to mind. It was at this time of year that we met I thought I had given her closure but for some reason she is very much on my mind. I have a theory if something or someone is consuming your thoughts then action should be taken to accomplish or resolve the situation. My head tells me to find Sara. I started at the place where we met several years ago. It was at Slocum Park after completing a Halloween story telling. The night had an autumn chill, the sky shown shades of grey dotted with black clouds and the full orange moon was shining through the branches of a tall oak tree. A huge bon fire was blazing and children huddled under blankets listening as the stories were told. What a perfect night! Driving home reviewing the events of the evening in my mind I took a wrong turn and drove and drove when I realized I was not on the right road. I continued driving on this deserted road looking left and right and beginning to panic when I came to a large house with the porch light glowing. Bravely I knocked on the front door several times when the door opened. Anticipating the owner of the house to appear at the door there was no one. Stepping over the threshold into the darkened foyer a voice called out. “I am in my bedroom.” The sweet voice beckoned, “please come up.” I had a decision to make run or stay. If I ran I would still be lost so I stayed and climbed the stairs with reluctance. With a pounding heart, I walked toward a dimly lighted room and found a young woman with long black hair and eyes of green that sparkled with excitement sitting in a rocking chair beside a fireplace. She was so happy to see me. Mesmerized I entered the room and sat besides her thinking how beautiful she is. Relating I was lost and needed instructions to get home she assured me not to worry. Joshua her husband would help me. We talked for what seemed just a short time but as I looked at my watch an hour had passed. I really needed to get home for by this time Chet would be concerned. A bad cold had prevented him from accompanying me to the story time. When I arrived at home Chet was sound asleep. The next day I told him what had happened and I wanted to go back and see Sara. Looking at me strangely, his response was, “I’m not going I’ve already met too many of your friends.” That did not deter me. I went back and could not find the house. Inquiring at the town hall I was told the Taylor home had burned to the ground in the early 1900s with a

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aving amassed an impressive number of his own hit songs and performing on studio hits with everyone from Don Henley to Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Hornsby’s “plateau” may have occurred in 1987 when his first single, “The Way It Is,” climbed the charts and helped him receive the trophy for Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards. While the accolades are certainly respectful to the career Hornsby has had, there have been many changes throughout his last few decades, including numerous hit songs (‘Mandolin Rain,” and “Valley Road” amongst others), a brief stint in the Grateful Dead, and a new band, The Noisemakers, with whom he has been enjoying constant touring. So, what can his longtime fans expect when he comes to the F.M. Kirby Center this Friday for a solo piano tour? Sure, the hits will be there, but Hornsby has been dabbling in some new music which breaks away from the Adult Top 40 classification that followed him in the late ‘80s and ‘90s. “I consider myself to be really nice in playing four or five of the hits every show,” Hornsby said from his home in Williamsburg, Virginia. “Actually, the most popular parts of my solo concerts are songs that I perform from our play, ‘SCK BSTRD.’ I play two or three of the songs from it…There’s a song sung by the FedEx driver, the UPS driver, and the postal delivery man known as The Holy Trinity of Home Delivery. ‘We are The Holy Trinity of Home Delivery/ Guided by divinity, exemplary, proficiency/The three guys you admire most/FedEx, Brown and

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keys or go into a different feel the Holy Post/Wives in our vi- it’s just him on stage. “Musically, it’s very different on the spot. We do that a lot, as cinity/We make their legs go quivery/We are the Holy Trinity in some senses, and very simi- much as any band I know does it. Obviously, it’s easier to do lar in others,’ he said. of Home Delivery.’” when, as The Another examTroggs would say, ple? “Our Noisemakers gig is very free and we “There’s another haven’t had a set list in years. We take a lot of ‘there’s just one (expletive) mind on song that I sing as a woman,” he said. requests, so there’s always a lot of spontaneity it.’” That mind has “A wife whose hus- that’s possible there. That’s the same here been working meband drives her so (solo). What’s different is, since it’s just one ticulously to adapt crazy, she fantasizes person, I can really be even freer…I can go his songs into a soabout taking a baseanywhere I want. I can slow it down if I want to, lo performance ball bat and whacking his head off I can change keys or go into a different feel on where he finds himself getting back to called ‘Where’s the the spot.” his musical roots, Bat.’ ’It’s morbid while adding differlittle fun to imagine ent arrangements to that head/Louisville “Our Noisemakers gig is ve- some of the tracks. Sluggered and swept under the “There’s a lot of rootsy playbed.’ This is pretty entertaining ry free and we haven’t had a set stuff. As I get older, I just like list in years. We take a lot of ing in the solo shows,” he said. “Like say ‘Valley Road’ requests, so there’s always a lot to write funny stuff.” Aside from the ‘SCK of spontaneity that’s possible played blues style. That’s more BSTRD’ tracks, Hornsby’s solo there. That’s the same here (so- elemental and traditional in its shows allow the pianist more lo). What’s different is, since approach than lots of things room to explore his music, it’s just one person, I can really we’ll do with the band. It’s which is something he enjoys be even freer…I can go any- more singer/songwriter you can doing in the band format, but where I want. I can slow it say…It’s all about projecting a finds different freedom in when down if I want to, I can change strong pulse, even when I’m

solo piano. It’s also very much about two-handed independence, which is something I’ve been heavily involved with for the last sixteen or seventeen years. Basically having a strong groove in the left hand, but being very free rhythmically in the right hand. It’s sort of like splitting your brain.” As far as his Kirby Center show, Hornsby feels his audience has come to appreciate what can be done with only a piano, and promises a night full of hits, and more importantly, just some all-around good music. “Certain people come to my concerts to hear a nostalgic night out, and I’m feeling pretty kind about that,” he said. “I even play a song I didn’t write but played on the record, Bonnie Raitt’s ‘I Can’t Make You Love Me,’ which has become a classic now…Often times the best moments of the concert are either the ’SCK BSTRD’ songs or some of the songs that are sort of pianistic tour-de-forces. I think it’s a very literate audience that comes to my concerts, and they really recognize what’s going on.” And the beat goes on… Ryan O’Malley is the music journalist for The Sunday Dispatch and a correspondent for The Weekender. He may be reached at musicjournalman@hotmail.com

October 26, 2012 Pearl (Molosky) Stanis, 93, of Avoca passed away Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre. She was born in Yatesville, Sept. 1, 1919, and was a daughter of the late George and Anna Mae (Sartin) Molosky Pearl was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church, Avoca. She was a 1937 graduate of West Pittston High School and was a past member of the Avoca Woman’s Society. In addition to her parents, Pearl was preceded in death by her husband, George S. Stanis, who passed away June 29,

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2007. Pearl’s late husband George was a self-employed dental technician who was the owner and operator of Stanis Dental Laboratorys, Avoca. She is survived by her sons, Robert Stanis, of Avoca, Dr. Richard Stanis and his wife, Gail, of Plains Township; her daughter, Judith Hudzik and her husband, Michael, of Hopatcong, N.J.; grandchildren, Jason and his wife, Erin Hudzik and Jennifer Hudzik; greatgranddaughters, Alexa, Paige, Brianna and Nicole Hudzik. Also surviving are her brother, George R. Molosky and his wife, Joana, of Monroe, Conn.; her sister, Frances Greenfield

and her late husband, John of St. Augustine Fla., her niece Joyce Lynn and husband, Scott Haley, and great-nephews Benjamin and his wife, Katie Haley, David and his wife, Alicia Haley, and Mathew Haley. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Monday at Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea with the Rev. Michael Shambora officiating. Friends may call Sunday from 1 until 4 p.m. Interment will be held at the Pittston Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.

Audrey Phalen Cameron October 25, 2012 Audrey Phalen Cameron, 86, of Laflin, and formerly of Newmarket, N.H., and Pinehurst, N.C., passed away Thursday evening, Oct. 25, 2012, in the inpatient unit of Hospice Community Care, Geisinger South WilkesBarre. Born in Northwood, N.H., she was a daughter of the late James and Mary (Park) Phalen. Audrey was a graduate of Newmarket High School, class of 1943, and was employed as Program Director of Harness Horseracing at Pocono Downs, Plains Township, for 20 years,

retiring in 2000. Audrey was a lover of horses and enjoyed training them. She was also very proud of and enjoyed tending to her garden, cooking, knitting, sewing and playing cards with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dana Cameron, in 1961; sisters Leona Batchelder, Beatrice Walker, Irene Grochmal; brothers, George and Rodney Phalen.

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In his 92nd year, Albert Thomas Simalchik passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 24, 2012, two months to the day that his wife, Jean, died. They met at a Sans Souci dance on July 4, 1946, and married exactly two years later. They celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary this past July 3. He was a devoted father to his daughters and sons-in-law, Joan Simalchik and Robin Breon (Toronto), Marian and Tom Czarnowski (Wyoming). He was also preceded in death by parents, Karol (Charles) Simalchik and Anna Polacky Simalchik; by brothers Alois, Michael; sisters, Mary, Elizabeth, Ann, Theresa and Josephine. He is survived by brother Charles; many nieces and nephews. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Albert was born in Pittston on May 23, 1921, and he graduated from Pittston High School in 1938 at the top of his class. He was working in the Budd Company’s aircraft division in Philadelphia when World War II began and in 1943 he enlisted in the Air Force. He qualified for Air Cadets and served in the CBI Theater, (China, Burma, India) for the Military Advisory Group. He returned to the Budd Company after his discharge and retired 36 years later at the age of 55, remaining a proud United Auto Worker member.

Settling at Shickshinny Lake for the next 23 years, Albert and his wife spent 20 years wintering in Fort Lauderdale Fla., enjoying the warm weather and the ocean. They happily lived their last years together in Wyoming. Albert was active in retirement, serving many years as treasurer for the Shickshinny Lake Association and member of the Lake Men’s Club. He and his wife were longtime members of the Big Band Society and also regularly attended dances in Florida. He was known for his expert gardening, raising flowers, vegetables and heritage tomatoes from seed. He was an avid crossword puzzle player, keen political observer and enthusiastic fan of Philadelphia’s sports teams, especially his favorite Phillies. The funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. from Metcalfe-Shaver-Kopcza Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 35 William St. Pittston. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery, Plymouth Township. Friends may call on Monday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to St. Joseph’s Center, 2010 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA 18509.

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The Falls Senior Center invites anyone 60+ to the following: Monday, Oct. 29, 11 to11:45 a.m., complete body stretch and workout. Wednesday, Oct. 31, walking group at 9:30 a.m.; masquerade party starting at 10:30 a.m., food, fun, prize for the most original costume. Friday, Nov. 2, 11 to 11:45 a.m., exercise stretch and workout; 1 p.m., presentation on WWII by historian Mary Beth Voda. The center is located on State Route 92 and is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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The Dupont V.F.W. Post 4909 Home Association will hold their 67th anniversary dinner dance on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the post home 401-402 Main Street, Dupont. Buffet dinner will be served from 7:30 to 8:45 with music by Gary Dee and Co from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets and reservations can be made by calling Bob Lopata at 654-9104 or at the post home. Tickets are $28 per person. Deadline is Friday, Nov 2. Hughestown Gift Fair

The 3rd annual Hughestown Gift and Craft Fair will be held Sunday, Nov. 4, from 12-5 p.m. at the Hughestown Hose Company, 30 Center St. Hughestown. Proceeds will benefit the Hughestown Park and Recreation. Vendors are asked to contact Mary Golya at 655-4552 or Mary Anne Quick 654-5763. Baton Twirling Class

Lynnette’s Twirlerettes Pittston Division will offer a complimentary Baton Twirling Class for any new student on Monday, November 5 in the Pittston YMCA. Class time is 4:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. Batons will be provided for class that day. All ages are welcome. To register please phone 2819797. More information can be found at www.lynnettestwirlerettes.com Dupont VFW meeting

Dupont VFW #4909 will hold a meeting on Monday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the post home. Commander Gary Carwardine will preside. The Home Association meeting will follow. Food and refreshments will be served. Catholic radio banquet

The first annual Catholic Radio banquet is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 11, at St. Anthony’s Parish Center, Exeter. Guest speaker will be Fred

Berretta, survivor of the USAir Flight 1549 of January 15, 2009 that landed miraculously on the Hudson River in NYC after striking a flock of geese and losing both engines after takeoff from NY Laguardia Airport. Fred is also author of the book: “Flight of Faith: My Miracle on the Hudson”. For more information, contact Ed Niewinski at 287-4670. Veterans Day

Veterans Day Ceremony to be held in Old Forge American Legion Post 513 and VFW Post 4954 will conduct a Veterans Day Ceremony, Sunday, Nov 11, at 11 a.m. in front of the Old Forge Borough Building. All are encouraged and welcome to attend. A Veterans Mass will be held at Prince of Peace Parish in Old Forge on Sunday, November 11, at 8 a.m. Uniform is optional. Veterans and family members will assemble at front of church in a reserved section. Light refreshments will be served in the cafeteria after mass. Ladies of Charity event

The Ladies of Charity have scheduled their annual Day of Recollection for Sat. Nov. 10 at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish in Wilkes-Barre. Doors will open 9:30 a.m. Af-

ter Mass a luncheon will be served in the cafeteria. Cost for the luncheon is $14 and reservations are required. Deadline is November 5. Make check payable to Ladies of Charity mailed to President Christine Palmiter, 440 Ice Harvest Dr. Mountaintop,18707. For more information, call 8683959. Dinner at St. Maria Goretti

A dinner will be held at the Church of St. Maria Goretti, Laflin Road, on Sunday, November 11 from 12 to 5 p.m. Take-outs are12 to 4 p.m. containers will be provided. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $9.50. Chldren five years old and under are free for eat-in only. Wizard of Oz

The Applause Theatre Company will present The Wizard of Oz at the grand opening of the Pittston Downtown Arts Center in the former St. Casmir’s Church at 64 Church Street. The show will run November 16, 17, 18 and 23, 24, 25; Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3:00 pm. Tickets will go on sale Monday, October 22, on a first come, first serve basis, so there is no guarantee there will be tickets will be available at the door. Tickets can be purchased by cash or check only. All tickets are $15.00. Stop by the center on Church Street on Monday 12-2 p.m., Tuesday 12-2 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., Wednesday 6-8 p.m., Fri-

day 4-6 p.m., Saturday 12-2 p.m. and Sunday 4-6 p.m. Call 4301149 with questions, but no reservations. Doors will open 30 minutes before show start time.

please contact Division Historian, Mary Ellen Dooley, at (570) 735-1711, or visit the National website at www.ladiesaoh.com.

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The Catholic Travel Club of West Pittston will travel to see the Christmas Show at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Friday, Nov. 9. The cost is $85.00. For reservations and additional information call Loretta 6542655, Raymonde 654-7116 or Mary Lou 654-1710. Those interested are asked to book early to avoid difficulty in getting last minute tickets.

The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 1 St. John Neumann, of Wilkes-Barre, is inviting all Luzerne County students to submit essays to the LAOH 2011-2012 Irish History Writing Contest. The LAOH is a charitable organization of Irish-American women founded in 1894, and aims to promote Irish history and culture. The contest is open to any students (public, private, parochial, or home-schooled) of grades 6 through 12. This year’s topics are Level 1(grades 6-8): The Story of Annie Moore – Irish Immigration to America, and Level 2 (grades 912): The Irish and the Building of the American Infrastructure. Cash prizes will be awarded to winners at both the State and National levels. For complete contest rules and list of prizes,

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at that time. For further details contact Janie at 654-0224. NARFE Luncheon

NARFE, Greater Pittston Chapter 1723 will hold an annual buffet luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 15 at the VFW, Main Street Dupont. President John Ryan will present an update on all current NARFE activities. John Shutak, Vice President Dist. 3 will be the honored guest. Reservations can be made by calling Liz Tighe at 655-5153. Deadline for Reservations is Nov. 10. Craft and Food Fair

St. George’s Altar Society will hold a Craft and Food Fair at St. George’s Center, 743 Keyser Avenue, Taylor, on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be vendors, ethnic food, homemade backed goods. Admission is $1.

Seton Class of ‘77

Street, Pittston, Pa. Flyers will be sent to all classmates. For more information, please call Joe Aquilina 788-6240, Grace Bufalino Bradshaw, 6553680, Anne Loughney Dolinsky 883-4554 or Winifred Smalley Serfass at 655-1114 or e mail at bttrmn@verizon.net. PA Class of ‘77

The Pittston Area Class of 1977 will hold a 35th class reunion on Saturday, November 24 at Mount Carmel Hall on William St. in Pittston. The fun begins at 6:00 p.m. The committee has made every attempt to contact every classmate. If you have not received an invitation and would like to attend please call Lew Sebia at 8231100 (ask for Karen), Donna Boylan Ahearn at 212-2348, Jim Collins at 654-8243 or Bob Linskey at 212-0724 for more details.

St. John’s Class of 1962

The St. John the Evangelist High School class of 1962 will celebrate their 50-year class reunion on Friday, Nov. 23. Mass will be held at 5 p.m. at the St. John the Evangelist Church, William Street in Pittston and will be a joint celebration with the class of 1987 Seton Catholic High School, which is celebrating their 25 year class reunion. The class of 1962 will continue their festivities at the Quality Inn and Suites Wilkes-Barre with dinner and dancing from 6 to 11 p.m. Addresses for the following class members are requested: Theresa Klocko, Matthew Smikosky, Thomas Vasil and Sal Iacona. Anyone with information, is asked to call Sheila 655-0858 or Nancy 457-4092.

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Members of Seton Catholic Class of 1977 are planning a 35th Reunion. The reunion will be held on Friday, November 24. The reunion will be held at Rooney’s Irish Pub on Main Street Pittston from 6 to 9 p.m. Any classmates interested in attending the reunion should emailsetonclassof77@verizon.netto find out details and information. Dutch Apple trip

A bus trip is planned to Dutch Apple Dinner Theater in Lancaster on Thursday, Nov. 29 to see “A Swingin’ Christmas”. The show provides beautiful singing, breath-taking dancing, gorgeous costumes, rib-tickling fun and a commitment to the real meaning of the holiday. Price of the trip is $80 which includes a buffet dinner, bus seat, show ticket and bus driver tip. A $40 payment is required with reservations and the balance is due by October 15. For additional information or

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St. John’s Class of ‘72

An informal 40th Reunion “Get Together” for St. John the Evangelist Class of 1972 will be held on Saturday, November 24th at 7:00 p.m. at Rooney’s Irish Pub, 67 South Main Street, Pittston. All classmates are invited to attend. There will also be a memorial Mass on Sunday, November 25th at 10:00 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, William

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to make a reservation call 6542310 or 654-8775. The trip is being sponsored by the Women’s Group of the United Methodist Church Pittston. Applause Theatre

The Applause Theatre in the former St. Casmir Church, 65 Church St., Pittston presents Raymond The Amish Comic at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1. Tickets for the adult-oriented show are $15 and will be available at the door or by calling 430-1149. Santa to Seniors

With so many older adults living alone and in poverty, some Luzerne County area seniors will undoubtedly be struggling to make ends meet this holiday season. That’s why the area Home Instead Senior Care office has partnered with retailers and community organizations to make sure isolated seniors re-

ceive gifts and companionship through the Be a Santa to a Senior program. The Be a Santa to a Senior program will kick off November 1 and run through December 11 Christmas trees, which will go up in Walgreens, 2460 Memorial Hwy., Dallas; Walgreens, 201 Wyoming Ave., Kingston; Walgreens, 400 Wilkes-Barre Twp Blvd., Wilkes-Barre; Wal-Mart, 390 Rt. 315, Pittston; and Marshalls, 3402 Wilkes-Barre Township Commons, WilkesBarre will feature ornaments with the first names of the seniors and their respective gift requests. Holiday shoppers are asked to pick up an ornament off special Be a Santa to a Senior Christmas trees, buy items on the list and return them unwrapped to the store, along with the ornament attached.

Holiday craft and gift fair next Saturday St. John’s P.M. Church, Avoca, will have a holiday craft and gift fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Oblates of St. Joseph, 1880 Highway 315, Pittston. There will be more than 40 vendors, theme basket raffles and refreshments. Admission is free. There is also plenty of parking. For more information, call at Judy at 655-8860. New ordinance

The Avoca Borough Council would like residents to know it is considering adopting a landlord/ tenant ordinance. Court of Honor

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safety, crime prevention and child safety; Michael Twardowski took the lead in painting the spin room at the Pittston YMCA and Blasé Twardowski led the parish community of Queen of the Apostles in cleaning and prepping the church basement for renovations. To learn more about Scouting, call Scoutmaster Matt Fino at 451-2789. Crime Watch

The Avoca Crime Watch congratulates the Avoca Scouts Troop 316 and their leaders for painting the steps and outside walls of the Avoca Community Center, Main Street. The Avoca Crime Watch recently held its first meeting. Avoca Police Chief Homschek addressed the group on the benefits of a crime watch in our community. He spoke on some things the police force is doing to keep Avoca safe, including increasing foot patrols and giving notices to residents who have not kept their properties up to code. If you are interested in joining the Avoca Crime Watch, please attend the next meeting. Membership is free and includes receiving a pin number to anonymously report any suspicious activity by calling 911. The main objective of the Avoca Crime Watch is to keep the community safe and clean for current and future residents. Queen of the Apostles

In honor of Respect Life Month, the Queen of the Apostles Parish youth group will have a virtual baby shower throughout October. Donation boxes are located in St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St. All proceeds benefit the Care and Concern Free Health Clinic, Pittston. Call the parish office at 457-3412 for a list of collection items.

The youth group will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today, Oct. 28 in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St. Call Lori Ostrowski, director of youth ministry, at 704-9145 for more information. The building and grounds committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 29 in the rectory. The finance council will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30 in the rectory. Masses for All Saints Day, a holy day of obligation, will be celebrated at 8 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1 at the church. A Vigil Mass will be celebrated at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Masses for All Souls Day Mass will be celebrated at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2 at the church. The parish will have its first anniversary Mass at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3 in the church. A reception will follow in St. Mary’s School auditorium. Call the rectory at 457-3412 as soon as possible to make your reservation. There will be All Souls Day cemetery services at 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery and at 4 p.m. at SS. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery on Sunday, Nov. 4. Craft fair

The Holy Cross High School Parent Club will have its annual Craft Fair and Home Showcase from10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28 at Holy Cross High School, 501 E. Drinker St., Dunmore. Admission is $3 and $2 for senior citizens. More than 60 vendors will be at the event selling a large variety of items including jewelry, baked goods, jams, jellies, ceramics, wood carved items, purses, books, candies and more. There will also be a basket raf-

fle, door prizes and homemade food available. Ash collection

Avoca Borough will collect ashes every Wednesday. Residents are asked to place them curbside by 8 a.m. on the collection date. Recycling

Effective November 1, the Moosic recycling truck will be at the Avoca Municipal Garage, 1106 Plane St., every Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. instead of Wednesday. Avoca residents are invited to recycle newspaper and commingled glass, plastic and metal bottles, cans and jars. All lids should be removed and disposed of in home trash. Containers should be rinsed, plastics and metals should be flattened and glass should not be broken. The new system allows paper to be mixed with cardboard. All recyclables should be placed in the appropriate compartment of the truck. Residents are urged to read and follow the signs on the recycling tuck. The recycling area will be monitored and violators can be fined or banned from future recycling privileges. Recycling flyers are available in the lobby of the Avoca Municipal Building and at the recycling trailer. Lions food bank

The Avoca Lions Club will have its monthly food bank from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1 at the Bethel United Methodist Church, 532 Main St. Volunteers are needed at 1:30 p.m. to help unload the truck and pack boxes to keep the food bank functioning. Attendees are asked to bring boxes. Call Mary Ann at 457-7619 for questions regarding eligibility. VFW Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary to V.F.W. Post 8335 will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 5 at the post home, 915 Main St.

President June Fitzgerald will preside over the meeting. Marilyn O’Boyle and Mickey Vermac will be the hostesses. The Auxiliary will have a Bingo party at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7 for patients at the V.A. Medical Center, WilkesBarre. The ladies are collecting the following unwrapped items to be given as prizes or gifts at the event: sweat shirts, sweat pants, T-shirts, (all sizes especially XXL and XXXL), slippers, diabetic socks, blankets, throws, afghans, books, magazines, puzzles, games, cards, shaving cream and deodorant. Monetary gifts are also acceptable. Food, glass or sharp objects cannot be accepted. Donations can be dropped off at the post home until 5 p.m. on Nov. 7. The ladies will leave the post home at 5:30 p.m. to go to the V.A. Medical Center. Transportation is available to members who need it. Yard waste

Avoca Borough will have yard waste collections on Tuesday, Nov. 6 and 20, weather permitting. In addition to collecting grass clippings and leaves, borough workers will also collect other yard waste, including shrubs, hedge clippings and tree limbs. Grass clippings and leaves can be placed in the same container; however, brush must be placed in a separate container. The recycling center will not accept grass and leaves that are combined with yard waste. Tree limbs should not exceed three feet in length and one-half inch in diameter. Rocks, stones, dirt and animal waste are not acceptable forms of yard waste and will not be collected. A maximum of three open containers, not exceeding 30 pounds, will be allowed per collection. Residents should not put collection items in plastic bags. They will not be collected. Collection items should be placed curbside by 8 a.m.

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Avoca Troop 316 recently held an Eagle Court of Honor to award Scouting’s highest rank to three outstanding young men: Christopher Gunshore, Wyoming Area and twins Michael and Blasé Twardowski, Pittston Area. These boys became the troop’s fourth, fifth and sixth Eagle Scouts. During the ceremony, state Rep. Michael Carroll presented the boys with citations from Harrisburg; Christopher Twardowski, elder brother of the twins and the first Eagle Scout from Troop 316, presented the Eagle challenge and Charles Fino, Eagle Scout from Troop 302, administered the Eagle Oath. The Scouts of Cub Scout Pack 316, Venture Crew 3701 and the Scouts and committee of Troop 316, which are all sponsored by Queen of the Apostles Parish, also participated in the program. In order to earn the rank of Eagle, a young man must earn five progressive ranks as well as merit badges shaping him into an educated and community-minded citizen. They must also demonstrate leadership via a service project which benefits the younger Scouts and the community. All these steps must be completed within strict guidelines and prior to the Scout’s 18th birthday. Gunshore organized a community safety fair promoting fire

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Lions to sponsor Halloween safety stations Dupont Lions Club will sponsor its annual Halloween safety station this year on All Hallows Eve, Wednesday, Oct. 31. The stations this year are located on Main Street in front of the bakery and Paddock’s on Holden Street. Each station will serve hot chocolate and assorted goodies for all the goblins. The third safety station will be at the pavilion at the park serving hot dogs and hot chocolate and each ghost and goblin will be given a treat bag and a pumpkin from the Pirate Pumpkin Patch. The safety station at the pavilion will be open from 5 to 7 p.m. Pittston Area Leo’s Club will help serve at the pavilion. Highway clean up

Big roar to the Dupont Lions Club with their third quarter Route 315 highway clean up: 16 bags of trash, several tires, totaling about 500 lbs. of garbage gone. Lions fundraiser

Dupont Lions annual fundraiser “Match the Daily Lottery” tickets are now available from any Lion member. Tickets are also on sale at “The Hub One.” Cost is $10 and all proceeds benefit community projects: Christmas lights, Children’s Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween safety stations and the children’s Christmas party.

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There will be a Holiday Craft and Gift Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Oblates of St. Joseph, Route 315 with over 40 vendors displaying, crafts, and gifts for holiday gift giving. There will also be a basket auction and bake sale.

VFW Post 4909

Dupont VFW Post 4909 will hold a meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 5 at the post home. Commander Gary Carwardine will preside. The Home Association meeting will follow. Food and refreshments will be served. Home Association

Dupont VFW Post 4909 Home Association will hold its 67th anniversary dinner dance on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the post home on Main Street. A dinner buffet will be served from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. with music provided by Gary Dee and Company from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The bar will be open from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. For tickets and reservations, call Bob Lopata at 654-9104 or see him any evening at the post home. Tickets are $28 per person. Deadline to purchase tickets is Nov. 2. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

Gas service

Applications for gas service are available at the Dupont municipal offices during regular business hours. UGI representative Mike Trussa stated that, in order for the company to have program approval for placement of gas lines, residents’ applications must be filed with UGI. For more information, contact Trussa at 829-8664. Council meeting

Next Dupont Borough Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 13. Second reading of the 2013 budget will top the agenda. Assistance program

Some Dupont residents may qualify for the Weatherization Assistance Program which makes single-family and mobile

homes more energy efficient, saving money and keeping homes warmer. Also some residents may also be eligible for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP. There are certain income guidelines and restrictions. Call Dupont Borough for more information. Compost facility

Compost from the new operations Greater Pittston Compost Facility on Garden Drive is available for residents for use at their properties and gardens. The material is available behind the first red gate to the facility. Truckloads are available to residents and businesses from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Nov. 15. Cost for truckloads is $10. Sermon, soup, sandwich

Sermon, Soup, Sandwich event will be held at noon on Saturday, Nov. 17 at Holy Mother of Sorrows. Fr. Walter Placek Ph.D. will have a 20 minute presentation “God and Science.” Fellowship with soup and sandwich sponsored by Al and Donna Micka and Dr. Jim and elane Plankonka will follow in the parish hall. The event is free of charge. Prayer service

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Cemetery services

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church will hold Cemetery services at 1 p.m. today, Oct. 28 in church and at the cemetery chapel beginning at 1:45 p.m. Holy Mother of Sorrows will hold their Services at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 28 at the parish cemetery. Chicken dinner

The Ladies ANS Society of Holy Mother of Sorrows will have a stuffed chicken breast dinner from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the church hall. The dinner will consist of chicken, sweet potatoes, corn, coleslaw, various desserts, coffee and tea. Take outs will be available. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 to 12. To purchase dinner tickets, contact Fr. Zbigniew Dawid or ANS members.

Pirates in the Park is this year's Halloween theme for the annual Dupont Borough sponsored Halloween party for the community children. The party will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at the pavilion in the park on Elm Street The Pittston Area Leos Club members will be on hand to serve refreshments. Shown here are Leo members Dominique Delpriore, left, and Anthony D'Eliseo.

Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Dupont. This service will contain prayers, scripture readings, homily and several hymns. Fr. Zbigniew Dawid will deliver a homily during this service and a collection will be taken for the local soup kitchen. Following the Prayer Service, all are invited to the parish hall for refreshments and fellowship. Bowling scores

Elko’s Bantam/Prep Mixed High Scratch Series Score: Boys Division: Jacob Dobrowalski, 179; Aiden Hindmarsh, 166; Gary Vest, 111; Matthew Mesaris, 106; Ryan Kane, 99; Jimmy Soroka, 80; Robert Davidson, 79; Ayden Thomas, 75; Alexander Chilson, 71; Bryan Bryk, 69. Girls Division: Makenzie Kaminski, 160; Madison Mesaris, 146; Kacie Fisk, 107; Sophia Gronka, 25. Elko’s Prep Boys High Scratch Series Scores: Joey Wruble, 353; Tyler Granahan, 305; Charlie Boswell, 304; Jeremy Lavelle, 299; Tyler Cegelka, 290; Ozzie Dobrowalski, 287; Zachary Elko, 281; Jared Dickson, 280; Marc Piechota, 262; John Jr. Colarusso, 239. Elko’s Junior/Senior Friday High Scratch Series Scores: Boy’s Division: Spencer Saxon, 671; Peter Kulick, 657; Austin elko, 649; David Zydko, 608; Zachary McKitish, 607. Girls’ Division: Erin Donnelly, 465; Jordan Cegelka, 414; Irene Magdon, 401; Sara Lukowich, 401; Danielle Zydko, 383. Magic Circle High Scratch Series Scores: Men’s Division: John Colarusso, 578; Paul Chmiel, 662; Chris renfer, 658; Rich Jr. Aston, 652; Michael Rebovich, 648; Joseph Chmiel, 597; Greg Renfer, 595; Drew Nicholoson, 592; Bill Pupa, 588; Harry Nicholoson, 571; Eric Shigo, 571. Women’s Division: Debbie Stevens, 477; Denise Gordon, 469; Courtney McKitish, 412; Mima Brunges, 327. Universal High Scratch Series Scores: Mark Prebish, 712; William Elko, 649; Billy Jr. Elko, 634; Jerry See DUPONT, Page 35

In conjunction with WNEPTV 16’s “Operation Save a Life” program and Kiddie, Excelsior Hose Co. No. 2 will distribute free smoke detectors to Duryea residents. Interested parties may contact the fire department at 457-2233 or at www.excelsiorladder96.com. Detectors are available on a first-come, firstserved basis. The limit is two per household. Happy birthday

Happy birthday to Frank Brosso who is celebrating his birthday today. Property available

Last year, Duryea Borough Council received a grant in the amount of $95,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development to demolish the old silk mill on Jones Street, Duryea. The blighted building was demolished at a cost of $31,130 and the site is ready to be sold. The remainder of the funds will be used for engineering costs and the resurfacing of Jones Street. The property has been divided into four residential lots. At the

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September council meeting, Duryea Borough Council voted to sell the lots by sealed bids submitted by interested buyers. Anyone interested in bidding on the properties can pick up the bidding documents and instructions at the office of the borough solicitor, Attorney Donald Frederickson, 435 Main St., Moosic. Bidding documents will also be available at the Duryea Municipal Building, 315 Main St., beginning Oct. 30. Bids to be opened

The Duryea Borough Council will open all of the bids at the November council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13. Craft showcase

The Holy Cross High School Parent Club will have its annual Craft Fair and Home Showcase from10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28 at Holy Cross High School, 501 E. Drinker St., Dun-

ly Moore, 595; Joe Sr. Walsh, 581; Jack Casper, 569; Peter Chodnicki, 560; Ed Wasko, 557; Sam DePrimo, 543; Larry Jr. O’Brien, 538. Elko’s Mixed High Scratch Series Scores: Boys Division: Paul Greco, 554; Justin Coyne, 426; Anthony Zimmerman, 413; Evan Elko, 411; Jesse Carlen, 404; Joey Jones, 368; Michael Walsh, 342; Dominic Falzone, 317; Dylan Kelly, 312; Bryan Shupp, 297. Girls Division: Loren Gronka, 309; Hannah Maruhnich, 308; Piper Kane, 298; Samantha Piechota, 291; Morgan Mesaris, 270; Halle Gronka, 231; Kiena Vest, 201; Alyssa Bulford, 170. Dupont Bowlerettes High Scratch Series Scores: Marytheresa Pupa, 535; Donna Kasa, 494; Helen Zapotoski, 478; MaryAnn Shugdinis, 477; Kim Kishel, 469; Rose McDade, 465; Connie Berlinski, 458; Gracelynn Williamson, 444; Debbie Stevens, 438. American High Scratch Series Scores:

more. Admission is $3 and $2 for senior citizens. More than 60 vendors will be at the event selling a large variety of items including jewelry, baked goods, jams, jellies, ceramics, wood carved items, purses, books, candies and more. There will also be a basket raffle, door prizes and homemade food available. Souls Day Pilgrimage

The Souls Day Pilgrimage to St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Cemetery will take place at 3 p.m. today, Oct. 28 at the parish cemetery, Pettebone Street. St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church (PNCC) will observe the Solemnity of All Saints with Holy Mass at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1 at the church, 200 Stephenson St. St. Mary’s PNCC will observe the Feast of All Souls Day with Holy Mass at 8 and 8:30 a.m. and

John Grohowski, 772; Jerry Coggins, 744; Gary Jr. Magdon, 721; Dave Kern, 718; Pete Latona, 653; Mark Kulick, 642; Joe Girman, 636; Neal Elko, 622; Edward Collins, 618; Tom Spurlin, 618. Sunday Night Mixed High Scratch Series Scores: Men’s Division: Joe Argenio, 616; Vito Buzzetta, 577; Gene Wasko, 541; Joe Jr. Wruble, 537; Russ Stevens, 534. Women’s Division: Marytheresa Pupa, 435; MaryLou Fereck, 393 Gracelynn Williamson, 368;; Courtney McKitish, 368; Anne Wasko, 349. Boy’s Division: Zachary McKitish, 591 Girl’s Division: Michelle Grossbauer, 370. Public works

The Dupont Public Works Department service schedule for the week of Oct. 29: Monday, Oct.29 - Refuse Tuesday, Oct. 30 - Yard waste Wednesday, Oct. 31 – Commingle, glass, cans, plastics

7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2 at the church, 200 Stephenson St. The evening Mass will include prayers at the Catafalque and reading of the names of the faithful departed. Little League meeting

The Duryea Little League will have its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. today, Oct. 28 at the Little League field, corner of Kramer and Shaft Streets. Crime Watch

The Duryea Neighborhood Crime Watch and Duryea Rec Board encourage all residents to keep their home porch and outdoor lights lit on Tuesday, Oct. 30 also known as “Mischief Night.” Stromboli sale

The Sons of the American Legion (S.A.L.), Squadron 585, will have an Italian Stromboli sale from 3 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the post home, 329 Main St. The Stromboli is personal sized. Patrons may dine-in or take out their meal. To pre-order, call 457-4242. SAL meeting

The S.A.L. will have their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 5 at the post home. All members are urged to attend. Veterans Day and holiday activities will be discussed at this time. S.A.L. is having a holiday fundraiser. First prize is a $500 gift certificate to Quality Beverage, Laflin; second prize a $100 gift certificate to the Wine and Spirits store; third prize is a $50 gift

certificate to Komensky’s Market, Duryea. Chances are $3 each or two for $5. They can be purchased from any S.A.L. member or at the post home, 329 Main St. The drawing will take place on Dec. 22. Roast beef dinner

The V.F.W. Post 1227 will have their annual roast beef dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 9 and 10 at the post home, 492 Stephenson St. Tickets are $9 each. Take outs will be available. Advanced sales are appreciated. Raffle tickets will also be available. Call 457-9946, 457-9081 or 4572990 for more information. Class of 1957

The Duryea High School Class of 1957 will have its 55th anniversary class reunion on Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Dupont Hose Company. Call Lois at 457-9401 for more information. Night at the Races

Holy Rosary School will sponsor its third annual Night at the Races on Friday, Nov. 16 at the school, 125 Stephenson St. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the races start at 7 p.m. Rusty Fender, 98.5 FM KRZ radio personality, will be the guest emcee. Admission is $10 which includes food and beverage. Contact Debbie Davis at 4511762 to purchase advance tickets, horses or advertise as a race sponsor. Adults 21 and older are invited to attend. All proceeds will benefit Holy Rosary School.

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Coggins, 624; Edward Collins, 597; Leonard Trolio, 566; Nicholas Berlinski, 562; David Titton, 558; Lowell Stoss, 553; Jim Lavelle, III, 526. Warehouse Mixed League High Scratch Series Scores: Men’s Division: John Borgia, 738; Steve Markovich, 716; Jim Golden, 695; Ed Cologie, 661; Ed Markovich, 653. Women’s Division: Michelle Bukofski, 316. National High Scratch Series Scores: Mark Kulick, 709; Matt Felter, 677; Jerry Coggins, 677; John Kulick, 655; Allyn Jr. Ferretti, 630; Neal elko, 621; Steve Seeley, 610; Dale Reese, 608; Keith Weinschnek, 603; Edward Collins, 596; Allyn Sr. Ferretti, 596. Pittston Township VFW High Scratch Series Scores: Joe Argenio, 672; Anthony Grieco, 631; Rich Russian, 605; Wal-

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Vendors sought for WA senior parents craft fair The next Wyoming Area Senior Parents meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7 in classroom 164 next to the library in the Secondary Center. Senior parents’ first fundraiser will be a pasta dinner and Craft Fair on Sunday, Dec. 9. Each senior will be asked to sell five tickets. Interested vendors can contact Nancy 570-417-4603 or 570-693-3568. WA 10th PTO meeting

The next 10th Street PTO meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1 in the school cafeteria. Price Chopper cards

Please register or re-enroll your Price Chopper grocery store card online to help benefit Tenth Street Elementary School. (http://www2.pricechopper.com/toolsforschools/) School Code is 17322. Residents of Wyoming and West Wyoming may also sign up to help the local elementary school. Cosmopolitan Seniors

The Cosmopolitan Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. on Tuesday Oct. 30 at St. Anthony Center in Exeter and enjoy a Halloween party including a hoagie luncheon. Fifty six members and three guests attended the previous

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meeting. After the call to order by the president, VP Kleback led the group in prayer, Pledge of Allegiance and a patriotic song. Secretary Terri Mislan read the minutes of the last meeting. Treasurer Amy Alpaugh announced the bank balance. Congratulations were extended to Terri and George Mislan celebrating their 47th wedding anniversary and to Antoinette Manganello on her 90th birthday. Johanna reported on the plans for the Christmas party in December. After the meeting the group enjoyed refreshments, Bingo was played and Bill Kull entertained at the organ. The club is seeking speakers and entertainers. Please contact Vic at 6552720. Frances Voveris won the special game prize and the Bingo jackpot was shared by Theresa Blasavage and Florence Stankoski. Fifty/fifty winners were Mary Coleman, Virginia, Craig, Shari Dailey, Joe Kleback and Kathy Loucks. A Columbus Day basket of Italian food items was won by Sharon McAdarra Travel coordinator Johanna is

accepting reservations for a trip to Mount Airy Casino on Wednesday, Nov. 14 with pickups in Exeter and Pittston. Nonmembers are welcome. Details can be obtained from Johanna at 655-2720. Borough notes

Residents are not to take recyclables to the recycling building. They are to be placed curbside for pick-up on Mondays. Yard waste is to be placed curbside on Thursdays. Businesses that 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. Failure of businesses to purchase a refuse sticker, recycling sticker or report tonnage is a violation of the borough ordinance. All refuse is to be placed in garbage bags and put in a garbage can and placed curbside by 6 a.m. on Wednesdays. Loose garbage in garbage cans

Event Monday to benefit borough firefighters A new business event will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28 at 131 Rock Street. Hughestown mayor and council members are expected to attend and Fire Chief Jamie Merlino, Dan Basala and William Aruscavage will sponsor sell-off items for the benefit of the firefighters. Craft fair

The third annual Holiday Gift and Craft Fair will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4 at the Hughestown Hose Company, 30 Center St., Hughestown. A wide variety of vendors will

HUGHESTOWN NEWS be on hand with some new and unique gifts for the holiday season. There will also be a basket raffle and refreshments will be served. The community is invited to attend this fun afternoon of holiday shopping. Homemade pies

Homemade apple and pumpkin pies are being sold by St. Peters Lutheran Church, 100 Rock Street. Rolls are $8 and 9” pies

are $10 each. To order, contact Pam 6550043 or 313-2829 or Sarah 6935865 or 762-4030. The last day to order is Nov. 4. Pick up is scheduled between noon and 4 p.m. on Nov. 20. Residents notified

The borough is continuing to send notices to residents regarding condition of properties. The fine has been set at $300.

will not be taken. It is the responsibility of the resident to purchase their own garbage cans. 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. St. Barbara’s news

St. Barbara Christian Women’s Organization will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13 in the church hall. Hostesses for this meeting are Marilyn Jacobs, Cynthia Liberski and Geraldine Connolly. The Christmas party will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at Fox Hill Country Club. Thursday, Nov. 1 is All Saints Day, a holy day of obligation. Masses will be said at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 7 and 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1. All Souls Envelopes are in the back of the Churches and at the exits. Please pick one up, fill it out and return it in the collection basket.

Social Concerns Committee will meet on Thursday, Nov. 8 when David Clark will return to continue his teaching on social justice. Monthly Movies – Saturday, Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m., “October Baby.” There is no charge for the movie. Religious education news Workshops scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3 in the Parish Center, at 9:15 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 4 at 9:15 am in the Rectory (enter through the back door) and 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 5 in the Parish Center. Lessons for this weekend: First grade: “Mary, the Mother of Jesus” Second grade: “Jesus, Son of God” Third grade: “Jesus Is Risen!” Fourth grade: “The Son of God” Fifth grade: “Jesus Christ, Son of God” Sixth grade: “Son of God, Son of Mary” Seventh and eighth grades: “Renewing Baptismal Promises (continued)”

Children’s Halloween party today at fire hall The Jenkins Township Recreation Board will hold a Halloween Party from 1 to 3 p.m. today, Oct. 28 at the Jenkins Township Fire Hall, Second Street, Port Griffith, Jenkins Twp. All children from Jenkins Twp. are invited and must appear in costume. The Recreation Board will hold a drawing for two bicycles with one boy and one girl being the winner. Light refreshments will be served after a brief parade around the block at the firehouse. Tax notice

Jean Mudlock, tax collector, announces the second payment of the school property tax for owners who selected the threepayment plan is due on Monday, Oct. 29. Taxes can be paid at 3 Laflin Road, Inkerman between 4 and 5:30 p.m. on Monday or by special appointment by calling the tax collector at 654-9710.

JENKINS TOWNSHIP The face amount for the school tax will expire on Nov. 20. Office hours will continue to be from 4 to 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday at 3 Laflin Road or by special arrangements by calling the tax collector. The county and municipal taxes are payable at the penalty amount until Dec. 31. Property owners that have not received a bill or have received on in error are asked to call the tax collector. Residents with an escrow account with a mortgage company are asked to forward the bill to them as soon as possible to insure prompt payment. New homeowners should complete the Homestead Exemption form to receive the reduction on any future bills.

Rep. Mundy announces award of low interest Pennvets loan State Rep. Phyllis Mundy announced that West Pittston will receive a $1.65 million low-interest loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority to replace undersized and misaligned sewer lines.

Sewage and storm water collection lines are combined in the community, and that has caused raw sewage to back up into basements. It also has resulted in street flooding.

The loan will help the borough install 3,650 feet of 18-inch sewer pipe and 2,000 feet of storm sewer pipe, manholes, inlets and lateral pipes on Susquehanna and York avenues and Park Street.

It also will help the borough flush and inspect the system with a video camera to check for damaged sewer lines. Mundy added that the project is expected to create 20 construction jobs.

The 20-year loan, approved by the Pennvest board of directors, will carry an interest rate of 1 percent for the first five years, and 1.868 percent for the final 15 years.

Charming Charlies event at library today Tickets available at store for 20% discount The Friends of the West Pittston Library are sponsoring their second event sale at Charming Charlies from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 28. For $5, you will receive a pass for a 20% discount on store items (prior discounted sale items are exempt). Advance tickets are available from any Friends member or stopping by the West Pittston Library on Warren and Exeter Avenues. Tickets are available tonight at the front door of the store.

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

club and the club will receive a percentage of the net sales. If you’d rather shop online, you can still help out by using the book fair: ID code # 10881993. The drama club members will help Barnes and Noble at 2 p.m. that day with their “Elf on Shelf ”event. There will be a reading of the

book along with an adoption ceremony for those taking the book home for the first time and lots of fun activities. Rams awards ceremony

The West Pittston Rams have begun selling their Year End Celebration Awards Ceremony tickets.

They are available at the stadium clubhouse from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The event will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on Nov. 17 at the Secondary Center High School Cafeteria. Cost is $15 per adult and $10 per child (ages 4 to 14). Make checks payable to West Pittston Rams. All registered children will be admitted free but must obtain a ticket for admittance. All tickets are pre-sale. For basket raffle donations, contact Amy Switzer.

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For dessert table donations, contact Tiffany Clark or Donna Giambra. The Rams are accepting applications for board positions for 2013. Send them via email to President@westpittstonrams.com. Board positions will be voted on at the December meeting. Library Autumn Programs

Adult Programs Downloading Free E-books From the Library - Nov. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Scratching the Surface: Chap-

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WA senior parents

The next WA Senior Parent meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7 in classroom 164 next to the library in the Secondary Center). Senior Parents’ first fundraiser will be a pasta dinner and craft fair on Sunday, Dec. 9. Each senior will be asked to sell five tickets. Interested vendors should contact Nancy at 417-4603 or 693-3568. WA drama

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The Wyoming Area Drama Club is sponsoring a book fair at Barnes and Noble at the Arena Hub Plaza on Saturday, Nov. 10. This is an all-day event. When making a purchase at the checkout, mention the dram

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Wyoming Rotary Happy Hour Fundraiser Nov. 2 The Wyoming Rotary Club will hold a Happy Hour Fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 2 at Murphy’s Pub, Slocum Street, Swoyersville. Complementary pizza and wings will be served. The cost of admission is a donation to the fundraiser. Borough notes

Wyoming Borough reminds residents that blowing, raking or pushing leaves into the roadway is strictly prohibited. In preparation for the potential heavy rainfalls, residents are asked to assist the DPW with clearing leaves away from storm drains. Yard waste removal is scheduled for Friday, November 2. Leaves can be placed out at curbside for collection on that date. The Wyoming Recreation Board Children’s Halloween Parade in the Butler Street Park will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday October 27. The West Side Santa Parade will be Sunday November 18t at 3 p.m. The parade is a joint project with Forty Fort Borough. The parade lineup is at 2 p.m on First Street in Wyoming. Area fire departments, EMS units, and organizations are invited to attend. Parade participants are asked to please contact the municipal office at 693-0291 extension 1 to register. The parade will proceed from First Street along Wyoming Avenue into Forty Fort Borough concluding at the Forty Fort Park.

WYOMING NEWS EILEEN CIPRIANI 287-3349 ecipriani@comcast.net Little League

The Wyoming/West Wyoming Little League hold a board meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11 at the West Wyoming Borough Building. Elections for the board of directors for the 2013 season will be conducted. WA 10th PTO meeting

The Tenth Street PTO will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1 in the school cafeteria. Price Chopper cards

The Wyoming Free Library will hold a Book Fair at Barnes & Noble on Sunday, Oct. 28. There will be crafts all day for the children, the Furry Tails from 10 to 11 a.m. and the Tail Wag and Tutors’ therapy dogs from noon to 6 p.m. For both the Furry Tails and Tail Wags, the children select a book from the

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ter 4: Building our Heritage (1900-1940), Nov. 7 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Titanic and its Pennsylvania Passengers, Oct. 30 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Beginner Yoga -Mondays 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.; Wednesdays, 9 a.m.; Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Intermediate Yoga Wednesdays - 6:30 p.m. West Pittston Library Book Club - First Tuesday of each month, 6:45 p.m. Basic Computer Classes: Session 2, Thursday, Nov. 1 to 15 and Nov. 29, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. $50.

New York City’s Sullivan Street Bakery Bread Making Class – Held at the Assembly Room in the First United Methodist Church, 408 Wyoming Ave. Session 3: Oct. 30 from 6 to 7 p.m. and Oct. 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. Make Your Own Pasta – Held at the Assembly Room in the First United Methodist Church, 408 Wyoming Ave., Session 3, Nov. 7 from 6 to 9 p.m., $20. Bon-Ton Community Day – Nov. 9, all day. All tickets and passes are available at the library desk. Finger Lakes Wine Tour, Nov. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. Cost is $70. Join the Friends of the Library

shelves and read to the dogs. The therapy dogs may be in costume so bring your cameras for pictures. Samples from the Cafe will be offered during the day and Little Miss Library will be present at 12:30 p.m. In addition, A.C. Bernardi will do a book signing from noon to1p.m. for “Haunted Scranton.” Tell the cashier you are supporting the library and a percentage of the profits will be donated to the Wyoming Free Library. Purchases may also be made online from Oct. 28 to Nov. 3 by logging onto bn.com/bookfairs or contact the library at 693-1364. Compost yard

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. - The Friends of the Library will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 5 at the library. New York City Holiday Bus Trip Fundraiser - Dec. 8, all day, $25. Proceeds benefit the West Pittston Library. A Martz bus will pick up at the Atlas Building on Fourth Street and Pacific Avenue at 6:30 a.m. and will pick up to return at 6:30 p.m. sharp on Eighth Avenue between 50th and 51st streets. Save the Date - The Barnes & Noble Book Fair will be on Dec. 7, 8 and 9. Children’s Programs Introducing... Library Laboratory! (Lib Lab) - Gore and More; Session 3, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m., Sweet Treats. Weekly Story Time - Fridays

St. Monica’s news

To commemorate All Souls’ Day there will be a service at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28 at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in West Wyoming. Students in grades seven through 12 and their parents are invited to learn more about how to live in the possibility of God’s call to priesthood or religious life from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Fatima Center, Dalton. For more information, contact Fr. Jim Rafferty, Vocation Director at 207-1452. A pasta dinner sponsored by St. Monica’s Men’s Group will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4 at Our Lady of Sorrows Hall, West Wyoming. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children. Takeouts will be available. Tickets may be purchased after all Masses on the weekends prior to the dinner. The first-ever Annual Northeast PA Catholic Radio Banquet: JMJ Radio, 750AM, Catholic Radio Banquet will be held on Nov. 11 at St. Anthony of Padua Hall, Exeter. A special Mass will be followed by a dinner with the featured speaker Fred Berretta, a survivor of US Airways Flight 1549 which crashed in the Hudson River in 2009. Holy Mass is at 4 p.m. and dinner is at 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and include a buffet dinner catered by Arcaro and Genell’s Restaurant of Old Forge. at 1 p.m. PNC For Me, For You, For Later Story Time Series - Nov. 9. Events require registration, except for the Jack-o-Lantern. Stop by the circulation desk or call the library at 654-9847 to sign up. For more information about upcoming library programs, visit the library’s website at www.wplibrary.org. Street department

Residents are requested to rake leaves to the tree lawn and place in a pile or open containers. Please do not place leaves in plastic bags and do not rake unto the road. Tax collector

George L. Miller, tax collec-

Seating is limited. For information and reservations, call 451-1903, 287-4670 or jmjbenefit@comcast.net. An Autumn Fund Raiser 2012 – Vacation Sweepstakes Tickets – is being sponsored by St. Monica Parish,. Ticket price is $20 and is based on the PA Big Four Daily Number Monday through Saturday. Prizes include a trip to Cancun for two, a New York City trip for two, $1,000 in cash (these three prizes are for EXACT matching number.) To purchase tickets, call the Rectory at 6931991 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or Howard Kelley at 693-1521. Ticket returns must be made no later than Monday, Nov. 26. Parishioners may deposit them in the collection basket. The Music Ministry at St. Monica is sponsoring a concert by the Catholic Choral Society at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2 in the church. The group will perform Advent and Christmas music under the direction of Ann Manganiello. A social in the hall will follow the performance. Into the Deep: Saturday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fatima Center, Dalton for students grade seven thru12 and their parents to learn more about how to live in the possibility of God’s call to priesthood or religious life. To learn more please contact Fr. Jim Rafferty, Vocation Director at 207-1452. tor, announces the face value of taxes is in affect 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. Birthday notes

Celebrating this week: Abby Gibbs, Oct. 30; Jolene Carey, Casey Kane, Oct. 31; Renee Giunta, Nov. 2; Mark Wanko, Nov. 3.

First half Td parade carries Warriors By DERECK LEVARSE dlevarse@timesleader.com

Wyoming Area's Trent Grove, right, makes a long reception before eventually getting tackled short of the end zone by Northwest Area's Jim Begliomini.

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Five first-half possessions, five touchdowns. Wyoming Area even got a sixth score without the offense even touching the ball. Two weeks out from the District 2 playoffs, the Warriors are rolling toward the top seed in Class 2A, flattening Northwest 55-37 on Friday night. Wyoming Area (7-2) clinched at least one postseason home game with the win and can finish first in the district by beating rival Pittston Area next week. Northwest staged a spirited rally in the fourth quarter, forcing Wyoming Area to put its starters back in on defense before the game was over. The Rangers (5-4) were eliminated from the district playoff race but remain alive for an Eastern Conference berth. The Warriors only needed to run 20 plays on offense to build a 41-7halftimelead, adding a defensive score for good measure. With star Nick O’Brien on the sideline for the first quarter, Warriors coach Randy Spencer turned to a long list of contributors that came through. Cody Schmitz. Jordan Zezza. Zack LaNunziata. Trent Grove. Jeff Skursky. All but Grove (three catches, 88 yards) found the endzone. “We’ve got some outstanding players,” Spencer said. “They played well tonight, they stepped up, they did what we asked.” O’Brien, one of the league’s most dynamic players, spent the first quarter on the sideline with his helmet on before returning for the opening play of the second. “I really don’t want to comment on that because the issue wasn’t necessarily football-related,” Spencer said. “It was just some housekeeping stuff we did. He took care of his responsibilities and did a great job.”

Wyoming Area didn’t miss a beat with fellow senior Zezza under center. Zezza threw a 58yardtouchdownpassand then took an interception back all the way for another 58-yard score to open up an early 20-7 lead. Schmitz had a hand in the Warriors’ first four touchdowns, hauling in that deep pass and scoring two more on the ground. He also got the initial deflection on the pass that Zezza picked off. O’Brien (193 total yards) returned to run and throw for a touchdown before the half to make it 41-7 at the break. He added his third score of the game to open the second half to trigger the mercy rule. Northwest, however, responded with three touchdowns against the Warriors reserves before recovering an onside kick and recording a fourth score against Wyoming Area’s reinserted starters. Tony Politz and Austin Mazonkey each had an 82-yard touchdown run for Northwest. Wyoming Area’s Jeff Skursky closed out the score-fest with a 53-yard run. “The last three weeks, we’ve built some momentum,” Spencer said. “And I think that’s what’s (most) important for us.” The teams had almost 1,000 yards of offense, 514 for Northwest and 425 for WA. Zezza was 2-3 passing for 86 yards, O’Brien 3-5 for 95. O’Brien had 99 yards rushing on 10 carries, Schmitz 51 on 8 and Skursky 1 carry for the 53 yard Td. Tight end Trent Grove caught three for 88. The Warriors are at PA Friday and can clinch the top seed in the D-2 2A playoffs with a win.

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GIRLS SOCCER

Lady Patriots eliminated by Lehman Knights By JACK SMILES

jsmiles@psdispatch.com

The Pittston Area girls soccer season ended on Thursday with a 3-1 loss to the Lake Lehman Lady Knights at the Bucky Harris Complex in Hughestown in a first round District 2 2A playoff game. After a scoreless first half Allie Barber put the Lady Patriots in the lead with an unassisted goal early in the second half at 43:12. That lead held up for 11 minutes until Lehman’s Shoshana Mahoney tied it with a gaol assted by Julie Hutsko, who then scored two goals in an eightminute period the second at 68:59. LL outshot PA 14-10. Jordan Cumbo had eight saves. The first half was fairly even, though PA did seem to get the better of it , though they missed some shots wide and high. Lehman picked up its defense after the Barber goal. “Lehman’s a very well rounded team,” PA coach Nicole Tieso said. “It was a hard fought game on both sides.” The Lady Patriots defeated Lehman 6-3 in Lehman in the season opener back on August 31. The Lady Patriots finished 12-4. Lehman 12-6 advanced to play Berwick on Monday. Wyoming Area finished 8-7 and did not make the playoffs.

PA's Allie Barber tangles with Lake Lehman's Kaylee Hillard

Allie Barber from PA is tripped up by Lehman's Emily Sutton as she charged down field.

Olivia Giambra attempts a header on an inbound ball while Lehman's Nicole Ford, left, and Kaylee Hillard close in.

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PA forward Maddy Mimnaugh passes off to a teammate during the first half against Lake Lehman.

Three second quarter WVW Tds sink Patriots By JACK SMILES jsmiles@psdispatch.com.

#12 Kyle Gattusso of Pittston Area tries to get past # 31 Alan Sakowsky of WVW as he's being blocked by a PA teammate.

From there, despite two tackles for loss by Falcone, Valley West scored in six plays, the Td an 11-yard pass from Bauer to Lucky Williams that gave Valley West the lead for good at 7:08 of the second. At 4:41 Ortiz returned a punt for a score to make it 19-7 with the Pat. Just 18 seconds later it was 25-7. On the first play after an interception Valley West scored a 68yard double pass play. Williams got the ball in the flat from Bauer. It looked like a screen, but Williams threw deep to Derrick Simms who was open by 20 yards for the Td. After the kick off the Patriots gave it a shot to get back in the game driving from their own 35 to the Valley West 30. Starinsky picked up 11 yards on a 4th-an-9 on a slant pass to

keep the drive going, but it ended with an interception at the Valley West 4. The half ended 25-7. Simms scored two Tds in the third on an interception return and 30-yard run. Starinsky had six receptions for 74 yards and Houseman caught three for 24. Maxwell and Gattuso each had 31 yards rushing. Emmett was 9-14 for 108 with three picks. Friday the Patriots are home against Wyoming Area. The Warriors (7-2) can clinch the top seed in the District 2 2A playoffs with a win. The Patriots are 2-7. #81 Jordan Houseman of Pittston trys to tackle #16 Michael Baur of Valley West. AMANDA HRYCYNA/ FOR TIMES LEADER

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Even with their top two ball carriers, Justin Wilk and Marc Romanczuk, on the bench for undisclosed reasons, the Patriots offense was in gear on the opening possession of Friday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 40-7 loss to Wyoming Valley West in Kingston. Staring at their own 20 after a touchback on the opening kick off the Patriots went 80 yards on eight plays to take a 7-0 lead after the extra point by R.J. Haas 7:57 of the first quarter. Quarterback James Emmett completed passes of 3, 12 and 47 yards to Joe Starinsky, the last of them for the Td on a perfect spiral that hit Starinsky in stride at the 15. Hassan Maxwell, getting the start at tailback, picked up six yards on a first down run in the drive. Kyle Gattuso, running from quarterback, also had a 6-yard run. Wideout Jordan Houseman lined up in the backfield on a play and had a 6-yard carry. Valley West answered with a 56-yard drive the Td coming on a 37-yard pass from quarterback Mike Baur to Josh Ortiz. The point after was missed and it was 7-6 PA with 5:35 left in the first. On the kick off PAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kyle Gattuso broke off a 60-yard return, showing some nifty cuts, to the Valley West 32. A run by Maxwell and an Emmett-to-Houseman completion gave PA a first down and the Valley West 24, but a hold and a sack put PA in a 3rd-and-38 back at their own 47. They picked up 15 on a middle screen to Maxwell, but had to punt. Starting on their own 15, Valley West moved to the PA 43, but tackles by linebacker Sam Falcone, whose defensive work was lost in the final score, set up an exchange of punts that jumped started a 20-0 second quarter run by Valley West. The Valley West punt was down inches from the goal line. After three runs, PA punted from deep in the endzone it was downed at the PA 28.

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FIELD HOCKEY

Lady Warriors fall in semi

Tough choice for one kept sisters together

By JOHN MEDEIROS jmedeiros@timesleader.com

By JACK SMILES

After pulling an upset of Dallas in overtime on Tuesday in District 2 Class 2A field hockey quarterfinal, the Warriors were eliminated on Thursday by Division 2 champs Crestwood (13-1), 6-0. In the Dallas game the Lady Warriors defeated a team that had beat them five consecutive times, including 4-0 on September 17 and had eliminated in the playoffs the two previous seasons. Freshman Bree Bednarski scored 80 seconds into overtime to give the Warriors the 4-3 upset of Dallas. “It feels so good,” Warriors senior Lexi Coolbaugh said. “We’ve lost to them the last five times we played them. We lost to them last year in the playoffs. And Serra (Degnan) got carded last year. It’s good to finally get them back.” The Warriors, seeded fifth, end the season 7-9. Fourth-seeded Dallas sees its season end with a 12-5 mark. Wyoming Area overcame plenty of obstacles on its way to victory. The Warriors were shorthanded for five minutes, opening the door for two powerplay goals by Dallas to tie the game at 3 with 18 minutes left. They lost goalie Christina Granteed to a right leg injury with 16 minutes remaining. And they killed off a 10-minute shorthanded situation down the stretch. Coolbaugh scored on the game’s first shot, tucking a shot stick-side on a play started by Serra Degnan and played ahead by Lindsay Carey. The lead lasted almost 14 minutes before Dallas’ Jenny Cave pounced on a rebound of a Katy Comitz shot to tie the game. Wyoming Area scored two late goals in the first half. A corner combination play with Abby Schwerdtman, Carey, Coolbaugh and finally Bednarski setting up Degnan. Two minutes later, Degnan drew goalie Lily Amadio away from the cage before diving and punching the ball across to Bednarski for a 3-1 lead. After a yellow card, Dallas’

In August as fall sports practice season approached, Pittston Area senior athlete Liz Mikitish had a decision to make, one she’s been thinking about for a couple of years: soccer or field hockey? For the first three years of her high school career she’d done both. Field hockey was a fall sport and soccer was a spring sport. Beginning with this school year the PIAA mandated all conferences go to fall girls soccer. Liz knew it was coming, the PIAA set the deadline two years ago, but that didn’t make it any easier. “I didn’t make up my mind until the last second,” she said. “I had soccer in my life as long as I can remember and I had field hockey in my life, too. It was hard.” She chose field hockey. Her decision was influenced in part by her sister Katrina, a junior on the field hockey team. It

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Wyoming Area's Serra Degnan, right center, hugs teammate Lexi Coolbaugh after scoring a goal against Dallas.

gave Liz one last season to play hockey with Katrina. “I like playing with her,” Liz said. “On the field we make things happen.” But Katrina wasn’t the main reason she chose field hockey. “We had a banner for soccer, and I wanted to help get one for field hockey.” Not that she doesn’t feel the same way about soccer, but she said of hockey, “I love the team and the coaches. “ The banner she mentioned was for winning a division championship in soccer last spring. But despite a 13-3 record, Liz and the Lady Patriots did not get a field hockey banner this year. Northwest won the division with a 15-1 record. Worse, PA did not get in the playoffs and Liz is disappointed about that. “That was a bummer. We won 13 out of 16 games and a team with two wins made then playoffs. It doesn’t seem fair.”

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Vanessa Parsons connected on a spinning shot and Cave tipped a free hit by Michelle Thompson over Granteed to tie the game at 3. And on the Mountaineers’ next offensive possession, Granteed was injured. Into the goal stepped Coolbaugh, the Warriors’ goalie for the first six games of the season. Without a warm-up, and having left the game during the first half when she was struck in the head by a stick, Coolbaugh had four saves, including one in overtime on a Comitz tip of a Parsons shot. “As soon as Christina got hurt,

I knew I was going in,” Coolbaugh said. “I knew I had to attack the ball against them. I got the best of both worlds today, scoring a goal and playing goal.” Sally Deluca had a defensive save for Wyoming Area. PA 1 Elk Lake 0

The Lady Patriots wrapped up their season with a 13-3 record by beating Elk Lake in OT on Monday in Dimick. Nicole Chaiko scored the game-winner un assisted. Lea Garibaldi got the shout out with seven saves.

Katrina, left, and Liz Mikitish played together on the PA field hockey team

Warrior bonfire rescheduled to Nov. 7

At the check presentation, left to right, Matt Dimick, Kim Dimick (Parent's Association), Tyler Resciniti, Denise Chiampi (Platinum blu Salon owner), Dan Resciniti (Parent's Association), Allysa Loughney (Platinum blu hair extension specialist).

WA parents raise $2,700 for cancer The Wyoming Area Football Parent’s Association donated $2,700 to the Platinum blu for Life charity from money raised selling pink t-shirts during the home game against Meyers on Friday, October 12. Shirts were also sold at the Montgomery Avenue and Tenth Street Elementary Schools. Platinum blu for Life will donate 100% of all proceeds to the Medical Oncology Associates’ Prescription Assistance Fund.

The Wyoming Area Football Parents Association parade and bonfire originally scheduled for Tuesday, October 30 at 7 p.m. has been postponed until Wednesday, November 7 due to the threat of Hurricane Sandy. The rescheduled event will be a pep rally for the Warriors first playoff game, rather than the Pittston Area game. The Warriors have clinched a home game in the first round of the District 2 2A. The procession will line-up at the Wyoming Area Secondary Center at 6:15 p.m. and the parade will begin down Wyoming Avenue to the Exeter Panther Field at 6:30 p.m. The lighting of the bonfire will commence after the parade has been completed at the Exeter Panther Field. The parade will feature the fire, EMS, and police departments from the district, the minifootball players, cheerleaders, and coaches from the West Pitt-

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SPORTS SNAPSHOTS

Last year's bonfire

ston Rams and Wyoming/West Wyoming/Exeter Panthers, the Wyoming Area Student Council, Wyoming Area Cheerleaders, and all of the Wyoming Area Football Players grades 7-12.

From left, PA NHS students Anthony Capozucca, Shelby Rinaldi and Joshua Rugletic will collect canned food this week.

PA NHS sponsoring Stomp out Hunger project Members of the PA Swim and Dive team team, Kate Musto, Kassidy Roche and Brandon Winters recently sold tickets at Quinn's Market in Pittston.

PA swim team TV raffle at football game Friday

food to their schools during the week and place them in designated drop off areas. There will also be drop-off boxes at Charlie Trippi Stadium entrances Friday night for the Pittston Area vs. Wyoming Area football game. Canned food items will be donated to St. Vincent De Paul’s Soup Kitchen, in Wilkes- Barre.

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The Pittston Area Swim and Dive Team is raffling off a 32" Vizio Television. The raffle will be held at the Pittston Area vs. Wyoming Area Football game, scheduled for November 2, at Pittston Area. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5.Tickets can be purchased at the game prior to halftime or by calling 499-9080. You don’t need to be present to win.

Three Senior National Honor Society Members, Anthony Capozucca, Shelby Rinaldi and Joshua Rugletic, are sponsoring a canned food drive titled “Stomp out the Warriors, Stomp out Hunger.” This project will take place all week from October 29 to November 2. Students can bring canned

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C R OSS CO U N T RY D I ST R I CTS

Some joy in Mudville: PA teams both 7th By KYLE MAGDA

Dispatch correspondent

Runner Steve Prefontaine put it best: “I run to see who has the most guts.” This was no more evident than at the PIAA District II Championships on Wednesday at Elk Lake High School, in Dimock. After it rained nearly two inches on Tuesday followed by overcast skies on Wednesday, the runners were in for a real treat – the cross country equivalent of a Tough Mudder event. Adding to the brutal running conditions, the girls’ AA race was run after the AAA race. Pittston Area’s Tara Johnson (22:13) and Catherine Lombardo (22:21) placed ninth and tenth in the event. Both girls are headed to the state championships. Wyoming Area’s Emily Wolfgang was the first to complete the course for the Warriors with a time of 28:51, followed by Stephanie Schultz (33:28) and Amanda Ostrowski (33:38). It wasn’t a walk in the park for the boys, either. The first race was the AAA boys. Pittston Area’s Mike Havrilla was the first to finish for the Patriot squad with a time of 20:19. He said that as he was approaching the finish line, “I heard people yelling states and I sprinted as hard as I could.” Havrilla described the course as “muddy, slick, and very challenging.” He was followed by Dmitri Shea (21:35) and Patrick Cadden (22:05) for the Patriots. The PA boys and girls team both placed seventh in their respectable divisions. As for the Wyoming Area boys, Eric Filipiak finished first for the Warriors with a time of 21:15 in the boys’ AA race. Finishing behind him were Nick Hmorek (21:47) and Zachary Gibbons (22:25). The WA boys placed tenth in the event. Dallas’ Regan Rome took the overall victory in the girls’ AA race with a time of 20:17, while Holy Redeemer took the team win. Hazleton’s Jacob Fetterman led the majority of the boys’ AAA race and won by 40 seconds over teammate Tyler Pecor-

The Pittston Area girls placed 7th overall. Left to right, Catherine Lombardo, Kaitlynn Kuchta, Kristen Lombardo, Olivia Lanza, Emily Seaman, Mackenzie Carroll, Kristen Fereck. JOE BUTKIEWICZ/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH

WA's Emily Wolfgang crosses the finish line.

Mike Harvilla first for the PA boys.

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ra. In the AA race, Lake Lehman’s Kieran Sutton and Dallas’ Dominic DeLuca ran neck and neck for most of it, before Sutton pulled away to a19-second victory over DeLuca. Hazleton took the team victory in the AAA division, while Scranton Prep did the same for AA. Next up is the Cross Country State Championships in Her-

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shey on November 3. Pittston Area boys

Mike Havrilla, So 20:19 Dmitri Shea, Jr. 21:35 Patrick Cadden, So 22:05 Brandon Zaffuto, So 22:30 Spencer Saxon, So 23:16 Cody McLean, Sr. 23:36 Pittston Area girls

Tara Johnson, Fr 22:13

Tara Johnson first for the PA girls.

Catherine Lombardo, Sr. 22:21 Kaitlynn Kutcha, Sr. 24:42 Emily Seaman, Sr. 24:48 Abby Sheerer, Fr 24:51 Olivia Lanza, Sr. 26:28 Kristen Lombardo, Sr. 27:08 Megan Dougherty, Jr. 29:04 Mackenzie Carroll, So 29:29 Megan Murtha, So 30:13 Wyoming Area boys

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Eric Filipiak, Sr. 21:15 Nick Hromek, So 21:47 Zachary Gibbons, So 22:25 Michael Harding, Sr. 22:55 Steve Barush, Sr. 23:34 Nick Heck, Sr. 24:25 Joseph Buczynski, Fr 25:03 Chris Wall, Jr. 25:22 Wyoming Area girls

Emily Wolfgang, So 28:51 Stephanie Schultz, So 33:28 Amanda Ostrowski, Sr. 33:38

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Last kicks for Lady Patriot, Warrior soccer seniors The Pittston Area and Wyoming Area girls soccer teams and their parents’ associations sent off the teams’ seniors with honors at their last home games of their careers. The Pittston Area seniors helped the team to a 12-3 record and berth in the District 2 playoffs. The Wyoming Area seniors were also successful. Though they didn’t make the playoffs they went out with a winning record at 8-7. The girls received bouquets and gifts. Top, Pittston Area senior soccer girls were recently honored. Kneeling, left to right: Jordan Cumob, Antonette Scalpi, (Santino Saporito), Tiana Stull, Taylor Stull, Marina Sell. Standing: Joseph and Mary Jo Cumbo, Don and Terri Scalpi, Jennie and Tom Saporito, Melissa Zambetti and Michael Sell. Middle, Wyoming Area soccer seniors, Kneeling, left to right: Alyssa Belotti, Jennifer Bone, Valerie Bott, Marissa Charney. Parents standing: Mary and Leonard Belotti, Mary and Jim Bone, Barbara and Russell Bott, Mary Jo and Daniel Charney. Bottom, Wyoming Area soccer seniors, left to right: Jordan Chiavacci, Lizz Jones, Emily Shemanski, Nina Meighan. Parents standing: Mike and Maria Alba, Carol Jones, Sue and Mark Shemanski, Kim Lazevnick.

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Another week and another Blue Devil rout

Go to 9-0 with one game left versus Susquehanna on Saturday at 1 p.m.

By TOM ROBINSON

For the Sunday Dispatch

Old Forge scored on half of its first 14 offensive plays Friday night while blowing out visiting Holy Cross, 55-8, in a Lackawanna Football Conference Division 3 game. The contest matched one of the LFC’s two unbeaten teams and one of its two winless teams. After a sluggish first few minutes for the Blue Devils, it looked just like what would be expected from such a matchup. Old Forge, which is also preparing for the District 2 Class A playoffs, used the win to clinch at least a share of the Division 3 championship it won outright last season. The Blue Devils can keep the title to themselves with a win Saturday at Susquehanna, or if

Lackawanna Trail loses to Holy Cross. Holy Cross (0-4 in the division and 0-9 overall) picked a first down on the game’s second play. The Crusaders went for fourthand-one to try to extend the drive, but Jorden Sekol stopped Connor Callejas for a two-yard loss. An interception by Thomas Ware of Holy Cross stopped the first Old Forge drive, but the Blue Devils could not be held back for long. “The big problem playing games like this is you have nothing to gain and sometimes you get complacent,” Old Forge coach Mike Schuback said. Brian Tomasetti, on the way to his eighth 100-yard plus rushing effort of the season, ran for two of his three touchdowns to give

Old Forge a 14-0 lead after one quarter. Brenden Wahl threw for two touchdowns and ran for another in the second quarter when the Blue Devils built a 40-8 halftime lead. Anthony Piccolini and Shane Schuback pulled in the touchdown passes and Tomasetti ran for another score. One offensive play into the second half, Old Forge put the game in the Mercy Rule by building the lead to 47-8 on a 35yard Brandon Yescavage touchdown. The Blue Devils closed the scoring in the fourth quarter on a 27-yard run touchdown run by Tyler Salerno and a two-point conversion by Matthew Trotta. The Blue Devils played without starting tackle Ryan Paulish

for the second straight game because of an injury. Sekol moved from fullback to alternate with sophomore Corey Souryavong at Paulish’s tackle position. Shane Schuback moved from tight end to alternateat fullback with Bobby Rinaldi, another sophomore. “Our focus now is to stay healthy and be ready to play in November,” said coach Schuback, who is concerned about disruptions this week from the anticipated weather issues and heading to Susquehanna where the field has a history of not holding up well in wet conditions.

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OLD FORGE FOOTBALL

Brenden Wahl after a 1 yard TD run for Old Forge Friday against Holy Cross JASON RIEDMILLER FOR THE DIPATCH

SPORTS BRIEFS

PA football boosters tailgate party Friday The Pittston Are Football Booster Club will host a tailgate party in the Senior parking lot of the High School before the Pittston Area vs. Wyoming Area game on Friday, November 2ndat 5:00 pm. They cost is free and the public is invited to attend. The Booster Club will also be holding a “Happy Hour” fundraiser after the game at Rooney’s Irish Pub on Main Street in Pittston from 10 p.m. to midnight. There will be raffles, gift baskets and door prizes. Rooney’s will also donate a portion of the sales to the Pittston Area Football team. It’s open to the public. WA middle school hockey

WA swim parents meeting

The Wyoming Area Swim Parents Association will hold a meeting on Monday evening, Nov. 5, at 7:00 pm at the WA Secondary Center. Please enter through the front door. A general meeting and Election of Officers will be held in Room 164. All parents of WA swimmers and divers are encouraged to attend. Duryea LL meeting

The Duryea Little League will hold its regular monthly meeting this Sunday, October 28 at 7 p.m. at the Little League Field. More WA ice hockey news

Wyoming Area Ice Hockey Parents will host Meet the Ice Warriors today, Sunday October 28. An optional mass will be cel-

ebrated at St. Barbara’s Church in Exeter at 10:30 a.m. to bless players and hockey articles. Varsity and JV players attending church should report no later than10:15a.m., seniors at 10 a.m. Meet the Warriors will be immediately following the mass at the Secondary Center cafeteria at noon. There will be a program highlighted to introduce new and returning players and coaches for the 2012-2013 season. PA wrestling boosters

Members of the Pittston Area Wrestling Parents Club should plan on attending a mandatory parent meeting on Monday, November 5 at 6 p.m. at the High School Cafeteria. Elections will take place at this time. PA elementary wrestling

Boys or girl in grades K thru 6th may participate in the PA elementary wrestling program. Sign-Ups will be the week of October 22 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. outside of the wrestling room at the

Middle School. The sign-up fee of $45.00 per wrestler ($5.00 per each additional wrestler in the household) will be due no later then October 26. After October 26, a late sign-up fee will be assessed at $10.00 per wrestler. Waleski camps

Registrations are being accepted for the Stan Waleski Fall Basketball Camps to be held at the St. Joseph’s Gym in Laflin for boys and girls in grades 3 to 8 from October 28 to November 23. For camp information call Coach Waleski at 457 - 1206 or Coach LoBrutto at 654 - 8030 Interested players can also email stanwaleski@yahoo.com. Youth field hockey club openings

The KaPow Hockey Klub is a field hockey club for players ages 5 - 18 years old run by local Olympian Lauren Powley, Wyoming Seminary High, University of Maryland, and National Team from 2005 - 2010, in-

cluding the 2008 Beijing Olympics. From all of these experience she has put together a program that exposes athletes to high level training and all of the outside factors that can help make a player the best they can be: mental training, nutrition guidance, strength and conditioning training, community service projects, and recruiting guidance. One of Lauren’s main focuses is to get players between 5 - 12 years old to get a stick in their hands. She saw first hand in Holland the benefit of starting the sport at a young age. It becomes much more natural for the players as they grow up with the sport and learn how to really maneuver the stick and field awareness. KaPow knows that it is important to focus on the basics and keep it fun for this age group. Please check out the website (www.kapowfieldhockey.com) as KaPow will have winter, spring, and summer programs for this age range.

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Final registration is Monday, October 29 for the WA Ice Hockey Middle School League for 5th, 6th, and 7th grade students for the 2012-2013 season residing within the Wyoming Area School District A Flyer and application forms

can be found atwww.skatenepa.com For more information and if interested in joining the Middle School League contact Dawn Thomas at mejane134@aol.com

YO U T H BAS E BA L L

Patriots fall in first WP cops Fall Ball championship round game at Wallenpaupack In boys soccer, Pittston Area made the 3 A playoffs. They played at Wallenpaupack on Friday and were eliminated, the PA goal coming on an own goal.

The Patriots finished 5-11-1 in Division 2. Wyoming Area, 5-9-1, in Division 3 did not make the playoffs.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

The championship of the Little League Major Fall Ball League for 9, 10 and 11 year olds came down to two local teams, Duryea and West Pittston. West Pittston was the winning team. John Angelella was the winning pitcher for West Pittston and also drove in the winning run.

Right, John Angelella the winning pitcher for West Pittston. Below, Duryea’s 3rd baseman, Dominick Angradi fields a grounder.

Patriots win final game; Warriors just miss .500 finish

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KATRINA Best Of Luck On Your Final Game Of Your High School Career

Now Bring On The Competition! Love, Mom, Dad & Tyler xo

Patty’s SubDivision

GOOD LUCK PATRIOTS!

Have fun cheerleading at your last game, Alex!

Marina & Katie, enjoy your last game of the 2012 football season! WE LOVE YOU!

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So the LWs just missed The girls volleyball season ended this week with playing over .500 by eight both the Lady Patriots pickpoints in that last game. ing up their second win of the season I their last game They finished 8-9. beating Hanover 3-0, 25-19, 26-24, and 25-20. For PA Jaccqueline Rabender had 15 digs, 10 kills and 10 assists. Kaitlyn Simyan had nine points, eight digs and 10 kills. Tiffany Smith had 10 digs, 3 kills and two assists. The Lady Patriots finished 2-15. Meanwhile the Lady From Your Friends At Warriors lost their last two games to Hazleton and Crestwood on the road. Great Job Girls! Against Hazleton Audrey Hiedacavage had 16 assists, 11 points and 2 aces. Sam Acasio had two kills and Kate Kross two kills, a block and two aces. Against Crestwood they lost three tight games, 2725, 25-21 and 25-21. Next year will not be the same ... Hiedacavage had 10 serI’ll miss you! vice points and eight asLove you XOXOXO sists. Melissa Kazemerick Hunter had six kills and two blocks.

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B OYS S O CC E R

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Super Sunday in West Pittston today The Wyoming Valley Junior Football Conference Super Bowl games are today in West Pittston with four games. In the D Division Swoyersville plays EDLark at 10 a.m. The C, B and A games will follow. Wyoming/West Wyoming/ Exeter is in both the C and B games against Kingston Township and Dallas respectively. West Pittston is in the A game versus Back Mountain.

Far right, Rams B team running back Dominic Deluca avoids a tackle in their playoff game against the Dallas Junior Mounts. Dallas won the advance to the Super Bowl against the WWE Panthers. Right, Panther B team runner Dylan Williams heads towards the end zone during playoff win against the Back Mountain Bobcats. Below Panther C team runner Jacob Williams running the ball in playoff win against Dallas.

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We Love You!

Jordan Houseman #81

Good Luck Jordan!

COURTESY OF DAVE SIGMAN

We Are So Proud Of You BEAT WA!

GOOD LUCK

KYLE (Gunner)

In Your Junior Season. We Are So Proud Of You. Keep Up The Good Work.

Love, Mom, Dad, Jenny, Joe, Nana, Grandpa, Woody & Hunter

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Love, Mom, Dad, Dwight & Jenna

Love, Your Parents, Jillian, Bridget, Chris, Matt and Sophie

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GOOD LUCK R.J. #65 Love, Mom, Dad Paige & Olivia

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David G. Kristunas

OBITUARIES

October 25, 2012 David G. Kristunas, 65, of Duryea, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at Hospice Community Care Inpatient Unit of Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Born Dec. 7, 1946, in Taylor, he was a son of the late Frank and Mary Belcavage Kristunas. David earned a bachelor’s degree from The University of Scranton and taught several real estate courses at Luzerne County Community College. Before retiring, he had been employed in the claims management department for various insurance companies.

He was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Duryea. David was an avid hunter

and fisherman. He had a timeshare at Lake Wallenpaupack, where he was able to enjoy the outdoors. He also enjoyed playing cards, "black jack," doing daily jumbo word scrambles and traveling. He found great joy in spending time with his two grandsons, P.J. and Chris. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Francis, Gerald, and Leonard.

October 22, 2012 Surviving are his wife of 45 years, the former Eleanor (Norie) Faltyn Kristunas, Duryea; daughters, Georgia Bone and her husband, Patrick, Exeter; Kim Kristunas, Whitestone, N.Y.; two grandsons, P.J. and Christopher Bone; sisters, Lucille Bieber, Calif.; Jean Pietre, Doylestown; Marie Lazar, N.J.; several nieces and nephews. A memorial Mass was held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Immaculate Conception Church of Corpus Christi Parish, West Pittston, with the Rev. John J. Sempa officiating. Funeral arrangements are by Bednarski Funeral Home, 168 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming.

Thomas Richard Moran October 26, 2012 Thomas Richard Moran, 72, of Duryea, passed away Friday, Oct. 26, at VNA Hospice, CMC Hospital, Scranton. He was born in Duryea, January 16, 1940, and was a son of the late Thomas and Gertrude (Shaffer) Moran. Tom was a member of the Brick United Methodist Church, Duryea. He was a 1957 graduate of Duryea High School. After graduating from high school, Thomas joined the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1965. For many years, Thomas worked for the Chamberlain Manufacturing Corp. Scranton. Thomas loved the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing and loved gardening.

He especially loved being with his family and will be deeply missed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant brother, Thomas Francis Moran, and his stepson, Colin Bordorleon. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, the former Debra Lewis Moran; daughters, Brenda (Moran) Rosencrans and her husband, Grant, of Duryea; Denise (Moran) Hatcher, of Old Forge; his grandchildren, Jamie and Jessica Rosencrans, Miranda and Alec Lepka. Thomas is also survived by his brother Ronald Moran of Duryea; his sisters, Sandra Gor-

man of Dallas and Janis McAndrew of Duryea. Funeral services will be held Monday, with services at 10 a.m. at the Brick United Methodist Church, 935 Foote Ave., Duryea, with the Rev. Sharon Dietz officiating. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the church Monday morning for services. Friends may call Sunday from 6 until 9 p.m. in Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea. There will be no procession from the funeral home. Interment will be held at the Marcy Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.

Susan, Molly, Jamie; and by his great-grandchildren, Larisa, Alex, Isaak, Andrew, Madison, Hayden, Bailey, Kara, Ava, Zoe, and Hanna. Surviving are his brothers, Marvin Shaffer, Victor Shaffer, Kenneth Shaffer; and his sister, Thelma Frantom. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Ellen Shaffer; his wife, Marie Conklin Shaffer; his brothers, Raymond Shaffer, Harold Shaffer, Merle Shaffer, Donald Shaffer; his sister, Helen Polgrean; and his grandchildren, Nicole Gaughan and Jason Gaughan. The funeral was in the Metcalfe-Shaver-Kopcza Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, with the Rev. Leslie Halchak of the Mount Zion United Methodist Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to thecharity of your choice.

Dorothy A. Baronski October 24, 2012 Dorothy A. Baronski, 81, of Old Forge, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012. Born in Taylor, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Josephine Osmolia Stone. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, in 2003; brothers Henry, Eugene, Carl Stone; and sister Jane Popish. Surviving are sons, Joseph and wife JoAnn, Scranton; Gene and wife Pam, Scranton; John and wife JoAnn, Old Forge; daugh-

ters, Penny Fasulo, Scranton; Donna Matlock and husband John, Falls; Mary Jane Zupon and husband Leonard, Old Forge, 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; brother Frank Stone, Scranton; sister Marie Bellucci, Hudson, Fla.; nieces and nephews. Funeral was 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Louis V. Ciuccio Funeral Home, 145 Moosic Road, Old Forge. Mass in St. Ann’s Church, St. Ann’s St., Scranton.

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July 10, 2012 High School. She was a World War II army veteran and had been employed by the New York State Dept. of Transportation. She is survived by two sons: Robert, Florida, and Leo, Louisiana; a brother Leo Zawacki, Dupont, and a sister Theresa Oliver, Pittston.

Gerald W. Shaffer, age 89, of Harding, passed away on Oct. 22, 2012. He was surrounded by several generations of family members. Gerald was born on Dec. 3, 1922, and raised on a farm in Conyngham Valley. He was aWorld War IIveteran, serving in theArmyCorps of Engineers in the European Theater. He enjoyed a 30year career as a diesel mechanic. Baseball, football and hunting were his favorite pastimes. Gerald married Marie Conklin in 1951 and shared 55 years of marriage with her. He will be remembered with love and respect by his children and their spouses, Dawn and George Ihnots of Wilkes-Barre, Linda and Tom Gaughan of Harding, Bill and Mary Ellen Shaffer of Exeter, and Rod and Dawn Shaffer of Pittston. He was adored by his grandchildren, Alyssa, Jim, Loni, Luke, Sara,

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Constance “Connie” Avery Constance “Connie” Avery, 91, Waterloo, NY, formerly of Pittston died Tuesday July 10, 2012 in Waterloo. She was the widow of Robert O. Avery. She was born in Pittston, daughter of the late Joseph A. and Jennie Koscinski Zawacki and was a graduate of the Pittston

Gerald W. Shaffer

She was preceded in death by a son Jerome Avery, and brothers Joseph Zawacki and Peter Cacosky, and a sister Mary Frame. Graveside services were held in St. Mary’s Cemetery Waterloo, NY. Local arrangements by the Lokuta-Zawacki Funeral Home 200 Wyoming Ave. Dupont.

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Peter P. Polansky, age 66, of Old Forge, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012. He was a son of the late Peter and Helen A. Czerkas Polansky. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Millie Anthony Polansky; son, Peter Polansky and wife Sarah, Duryea; daughter, Christene Nystrom, and husband Robert, Phoenixville; his brother, John Polansky, and wife Rosemary,

Archbald; sister, Maryann Surdick, Dickson City; aunts; an uncle; nieces; nephews; cousins; brother-in-law, John Surdick; and nephew Craig Polansky. Funeral services were 8:45 a.m. Monday in Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 517 N. Main St. in Old Forge, with a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Rosary Church at Nativity of Our Lord Parish, 125 Stephenson St., Duryea.

October 20, 2012

Edna Mae Hopkins, 92, of Center Street, Pittston, passed away into the loving arms of her Lord, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, from complications following a stroke. Born in Pittston, on Nov. 4, 1919, she was a daughter of William and Edna Shultz Klaproth. She was a lifelong resident of Pittston. She was a graduate of Pittston High School and Wyoming Valley Homeopathic Hospital, School of Nursing Class of 1941. As an R.N., she was employed at Wyoming Valley Homeopathic Hospital and later at Leader Nursing Center, Kingston. Edna was a lifelong member

of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Pittston, where she belonged to the Sisters League, LWML, Altar Guild and served as a Sunday School Teacher. She was preceded in death by husband, James Monroe Hopkins, in 1958; brothers, Roy Klaproth, Carl Klaproth, and sister, Mildred Senger. She is survived by son, Richard Hopkins, and wife Barbara, Lincoln City, Oregon; daughters, Barbara Chester, and husband Bob, Pittston; Sharleen Palaima and husband Al,

October 23, 2012 Hughestown; Sandra Belles and husband Dave, Exeter; grandchildren, Susan Peet, Sharon Sheperis and Jessica, of Chester, Pa.; Alfonse and Richard Palaima, California; James Hopkins, Texas; four great-grandsons and two great-granddaughters. The funeral was held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in St. John Lutheran Church, Wood Street, Pittston. Pastor John Castellini will officiate. Viewing was at the HowellLussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Avenue, West Pittston, Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in West Pittston Cemetery.

Mrs. Irene V. (Paul) Sabol October 19, 2012 Mrs. Irene V. (Paul) Sabol, 92, formerly of Sycamore St. in the North End section of WilkesBarre, passed into Eternal Life Friday evening, Oct. 19, 2012, in the Manor Care Nursing Center, Second Ave., Kingston, following an illness. Born November 17, 1919, in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter to the late John and Theresa (Talneck) Paul. She was educated in the Wilkes-Barre schools. Mrs. Sabol was a member of the Parish Community of Saint Andre Bessette, having previously attended the former Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church, where she was active in the Sacred Heart Altar and Rosary Society. Until her retirement, Mrs. Sa-

Lynn Drevitch, Naples; nephew, Ronald Norakus, and his wife, Frances, of Yatesville. Funeral services for Mrs. Sabol were conducted on Monday at 11 a.m. in the Saint Stanislaus Kostka worship site of Saint Andre Bessette Parish Community. The Rev. Monsignor John J. Sempa, pastor of Corpus Christi Parish, West Pittston and Harding, was celebrant. Interment followed in Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Cemetery, Dorchester Drive, Dallas. In lieu of floral tributes, memorial contributions are requested in Irene’s name to the Social Concerns Committee of Saint Andre Bessette Parish Community, 666 N. Main St., WilkesBarre, PA 18705.

Edward W. Krubitzer, 76, formerly of West Wyoming, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late William and Adella Blinstrub Krubitzer. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, the former Patricia Genanie; daughters, Heidi Springman, Williamsport; Leah Krubitzer and her husband, Scott Simon, Davis, Calif.; Sherrie Do-

novan and her husband, Brian, Brentwood, Tenn.; Lori Allen and her husband, Chris, Nashville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Brook Springman, Maria and Burke Allen, and Emily Donovan. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. There were no public calling hours. To send the family an online condolence, please visitwww.gubbiottifh.com.

Michael Gaughan October 24, 2012 Michael Gaughan, 48, of Avoca, passed away Wednesday Oct. 24, 2012, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. He was born in Taylor, Nov.16, 1963, and was a son of the late John and Marion (Dudeck) Gaughan. Michael was a member of Queen of the Apostles Church, Avoca. He was a graduate of Riverside High School and worked for the Holiday Inn for more than 15 years. The absolute heart of Michael’s life was his family. The core of his identity was his role as a father. The love he felt for his children and the joy he experienced in raising them cannot be measured. He was cherished by his friends, and those who knew him respected his calm manner and were inspired by his devotion to relationships that meant most to him. He was an avid Penn State fan. Although his life ended far too soon, he leaves be-

hind a legacy of family, friendship and love. Michael is survived by his wife of 23 years, the former Mary Williams Gaughan; step-son, Peter Rizzo, Avoca; son, Ryan Gaughan, of Avoca; his brother, Martin Gaughan, of Milford, his sisters, Karen White of Moscow, and Coleen Sinisi of Brooklyn, N.Y. Michael is also survived by his grandchildren, Julia Rizzo, Anthony Rizzo, and nieces and nephews. Blessing services were held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea, with the Rev. Phillip Sladicka of Queen Of The Apostles Parish officiating. Interment held the St. Mary’s Cemetery, Avoca. Online condolences may be made atwww.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.

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She worked in the nursing profession in the Scranton area. She was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish, Old Forge. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Surviving are a daughter, Patricia Leschinsky and husband, Keith, Old Forge; sister, Helen D. Hafner, Clarks Summit; nieces and nephews.

Funeral was held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in Louis V. Ciuccio Funeral Home, 145 Moosic Road, Old Forge, with Mass at 10 a.m. in the Prince of Peace Parish - St. Lawrence’s Church, South Main Street, Old Forge. Entombment in Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton.

Fannie C. (Ferrara) Anzalone, 93, of Pittston, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012. Born Nov. 25, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Ross and Mary (Augelo) Ferrara. She was preceded in death by husband, Cataldo Anzalone; brother, Alfonso Ferrara; daughter, Rosaria Anzalone; sister, Carrie Bariel.

Surviving are son, Samuel Anzalone, Pittston; numerous nieces and nephews. Services were to be held at the family’s convenience. Interment in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery, Pittston. Online condolences may be offered atwww.grazianofuneralhome.com.

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Mary Elizabeth Mauceri, 78, of Old Forge died Monday, Oct. 22, 2012. She was the widow of Paul "Bear" Mauceri who died June 2010. Born in Pittston, a daughter of the late John J. and Helen Leonard Dooner, she was a graduate of Dupont High School, class of 1952.

bol was employed by the former Central Slipper Company of Wilkes-Barre. Previously, she worked in the valley’s garment industry as a seamstress. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Emil Sabol, on Jan. 19, 1988; by a sister, Thelma Norakus; and most recently by a grandson, Edward Drevitch. Surviving, are daughters, Lorraine Healey of Naples, Fla.; Linda Drevtich and her husband, William, of North Wilkes-Barre. Grandsons, Marc Drevitch, Naples, Fla.; Seminarian Michael Drevitch of Baltimore, Md.; great-granddaughter, Haylee

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October 24, 2012 David L. Stroud Sr., 69, of Harding Street, Dupont, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, at the Hospice Unit at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre after a long and courageous battle with Sarcoma cancer. David was born in Kingston to the late Raymond and Marion (Sterns) Stroud on Oct. 12, 1943. He was married to Ann Marie Cumbo Stroud. He attended Dallas schools and graduated from Westmoreland High School, Class of 1961. He then became a member of the United States Navy Reserve. David was blessed with a beautiful family. He had two sons, Christopher Stroud and wife Christine, of Swoyersville; David Stroud and wife, Jennifer, of Bear Creek Township. He also had three stepchildren, Thomas Orzello and wife Joan, of Scranton; Dawn McDavitt and husband Dwayne, of Larksville; Toni Kenny and husband Joe, of Jessup. He also had 11 beautiful grandchildren, whom he loved and adored so much. David’s family also included four siblings, sister, Virginia (Ginny) Tompkins, and husband

Wayne, of Horseheads, N.Y.; brothers, Ray Stroud and companion Ellie Banford, of Tequesta, Fla.; Donald Stroud and wife Cheryl, of Harrisburg, Pa. David had a long career in the retail business beginning with managing McCrory’s Store in Shavertown and then W.T. Grant Store in Lebanon, Pa. He then managed the family-owned store, Stroud’s Distribution, until it’s closing in 1996. He then followed a path in communications, working for many TV and radio stations. The last of which was Shamrock Communications in Scranton. He loved all of the people at Rock 107. He especially loved being the host of the VIP section at the Rock 107 Birthday Bash at the Woodlands Inn. David was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and a N.Y. Yankees fan. He was also a great fan of his three beloved cats that will miss him terribly. David participated in many marathons and was most proud of his accomplishment of

October 19, 2012 completing the New York City Marathon. David was an active member of the Forty Fort Lions Club, the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and was an active member of the Forty Fort United Methodist Church. This has been quite a journey for David, because along the way he was able to leave an impression on so many people. He left an impression of love, courage and the ability to make light of a tough situation. David’s family would like to thank everyone who helped him. Memorial contributions can be made in David’s name to Fox Chase Cancer Center, Attn: Development Office, 333 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111. A viewing was held at the Hugh B. Hughes & Son Funeral Home Inc., 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, on Sunday. The funeral service was at the Forty Fort United Methodist Church, Monday at 1 p.m., Wyoming and Yeager Avenue, Forty Fort, with the Rev. Dr. Philip T. Wanck officiating. The interment was at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Kingston

Ann M. Moran October 21, 2012 Ann M. Moran, 83, a South Scranton resident, died Sunday at home after an illness. Her husband is Robert Moran and the couple were married for 59 years. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Marie Saul Cannon. She was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School and was a member of St. John Neumann Parish. She had been a lifelong member of the former St. Mary of The Assumption Parish and its Altar and Rosary Society until its closure. She was a kind and loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed. The family would like to thank the staff of Sacred Heart Hospice and Gentiva Home Health

for the compassionate care given to Ann. Also surviving are three daughters, Eileen Eiden and Mary Kay Murphy and husband Patrick, all of Scranton, and Carol Naples and husband Robert Jr., Wyoming; three sons, Joseph Moran and wife Eileen, Moosic; Robert Moran and wife Lori, Scranton, and Michael Moran, New Columbia, Pa.;12 grandchildren, Bridget, Caitlin and Kathleen Murphy; Kellie, Kara, Robert and Bryan Moran; Ryan McDonnell; Christopher and Christine Maple, Matthew Moran and Robert Naples III, and nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in

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death by a brother, Joseph Cannon, and a sister, Marguerite Graham. The funeral was Thursday at 9 a.m. from the August J. Haas Funeral Home Inc., 202 Pittston Ave., Scranton, with Mass at 9:30 a.m. in Nativity Of Our Lord Church, 633 Orchard St., Scranton, celebrated by the Rev. Michael Bryant, Pastor. Interment Cathedral Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Of The Sacred Heart, 600 Baltimore Drive, WilkesBarre, PA 18702 or to Gentiva Home Health, 1065 Highway 315, Suite 301, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. To leave an online condolence, visitwww.augusthaasfuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Janice Jones Castner, age 84, of Gaylord Avenue, Plymouth, died Friday afternoon, Oct. 19, 2012, at her home. She was born in Plymouth and was the youngest and last survivor of the six children of the late Henry S. and Cecilia Lewis Jones. She was a graduate of Ward P. Davenport High School, Plymouth, Class of 1946 and Bloomsburg State Teachers college, Class of 1950. She began her teaching career at Mt. Union High School, Mt. Union, Pa., where she taught for three years. She resumed her teaching career in 1967 at the Wyoming Valley West School District, where she taught Latin and English until her retirement in 1990. Mrs. Castner was a life-long member of the Pilgrim Congregational Church of Plymouth. She was also a member of the PASR Luzerne/Wyoming Chapter, the Plymouth Cambrian Club and the Shawnee Senior Citizens for which she had served as president. She was a former member of the Friends of the Plymouth Public Library, the Plymouth Public Library Board, the Plymouth Historical Society and Delta Kappa Gamma, Alpha Rho Chapter. She was a member of the

American Contract Bridge League and was involved with many bridge clubs and organizations throughout the Wyoming Valley. She loved to swim and read and could be found every summer afternoon at the pool with a book. She and her husband, Wesley, celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary on March 24, 2012. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Jane Castner, in 1971. In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughter, Jan Reese, and her husband, William, Plymouth; son, Daniel Castner, and his partner, RoseAnn Strelish, West Pittston; grandchildren, Jennifer Castner and her fiancé, Alex Podsadlik, Kingston; Jeremy Reese and his wife, Meghan, Katy, Texas; Adam Reese and his wife, Terry, Severn Md.; Kyle Castner and his wife, Michelle, WilkesBarre; Noah Reese, Katy; great-granddaughter, Madeline Elizabeth Reese; several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the William A. Reese Funeral Chapel, rear 56 Gaylord Ave., Plymouth. Memorial Contributions may be sent to the Pilgrim Congregational Church, 163 Center Ave., Plymouth, PA 18651.

Teresa M. Yatsko October 25, 2012 Teresa M. Yatsko, 81, of Kingston, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in the Commonwealth Hospice Inpatient Unit, St. Luke’s Villa, Wilkes-Barre. She was born in Kingston on Nov. 15, 1930, daughter of the late Charles and Mary Zolnerowicz Tyckowski. She was a graduate of Kingston High School and was employed for many years by Fashion Bug. Teresa was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles and Joseph Tyckowski; sisters, Helen Polonski and Stella McNey.

She is survived by her husband, William D. Yatsko; son, William Yatsko, and his wife, Sandi, West Wyoming; daughter, Amy Stratton, and her husband, Leon, Kingston; grandson, Logan; sisters, Regina Tyckowski, Edwardsville, Marcella Smith, Hartford, Conn., Hedwig Phillips, Edwardsville; nieces and nephews. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will held Monday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Ignatius Church. Friends are asked to meet at the church. There will be no calling hours.

October 23, 2012

Anna E. Wierbowski, of West Pittston, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She was 100 years old. Born in Pittston on August 22, 1912, she was a daughter of the late George and Mary Lakowski Gustainis. She was a graduate of Pittston High School and a member of Corpus Christi Parish at Immaculate Conception Church. She was an avid gardener and reader -- a world traveler who especially loved the beach. Her greatest joy was her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Simon Wierbowski; brothers, Austin and George Gustainis; sisters, Ruth Delelys and Julia Mercincavage. Surviving are her nine chil-

dren, Maryann MacLeod, wife of Carl, of Willingboro, N.J.; Ruth Fino, wife of Dominic "Bob," of Dallas; Theresa Jordan, wife of the late Joseph, of Freehold, N.J.; John Wierbowski, husband of Priscilla, of Washington, N.J.; William Wierbowski, husband of Victoria, of Harding; Loretta Mumaw, wife of William, of Moosic; Carol Wierbowski Kahn, wife of Dr. James, of Washington Crossing, Pa.; Regina Wierbowski Hanna, wife of Robert, of New York, N.Y.; Robert Wierbowski, husband of Mary Jon, of Harding; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Anna’s family would like to thank her wonderful doctors, Dr. Jane Durkin, Dr. Irvin Jacobs and Dr. Richard Oley of Dallas

October 19, 2012 Family Practice; Dr. David Greenwald of Medical Oncology Associates; Dr. David A Dalessandro of Northeastern PA Cardiology; and the compassionate and caring people at Sacred Heart Hospice and Maxim Home Heathcare Services. Friends and family were invited to attend her viewing on Friday at the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston, and to her Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday in Corpus Christi Parish at Immaculate Conception Church, 650 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston. Interment followed in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Medical Oncology Associates Prescription Assistance Fund, 382 Pierce St., Kingston, PA 18704. Online condolences may be made atwww.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.

Helen C. Kozloski October 19, 2012

Helen C. Kozloski, 72, of Pittston, passed away Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in West Pittston, Sept. 3, 1940, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary Rakowski Best. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Parish Communi-

ty, Pittston. Helen was a graduate of West Pittston High School, Class of 1958, where she was a drum majorette. She was a professional bookkeeper and was owner and oper-

John Mozgowiec October 24, 2012 John is survived by brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert, in 1967. Funeral services were to be at the convenience of the family from the Lokuta-Zawacki Funeral Home, 200 Wyoming Ave., Dupont, with a Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont, to be celebrated by the Rev. Joseph D. Verespy, Pastor. Interment will be in Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Moosic. There will be no public calling hours.

ator of Helen’s Specialty Switch Plate Covers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son, Michael, and brother William Best. Helen is survived by her husband of 30 years, Jack Kozloski; daughters, Karen Dombrawski of Dupont, Tina Kozloski of Pittston, Lorraine Kozloski of Dupont; brother Thomas; sister, Leonora Best; grandchildren, Nicole Linker, John Linker, Sarah Kozloski, Michael Kozloski, Maria Dombrawski; five greatgrandchildren. Funeral was held Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the Anthony Recupero Funeral Home, 406 Susquehanna Ave., West Pittston, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church. Interment will be in St. Casimir’s Cemetery.

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Philomena Wasko, 87, of Dupont, died on Friday at home. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, John Martin Wasko, who passed away on Sept 16, 1998. Born in Port Griffith, daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Pavlick, she was educated in Pittston Area public schools. She was a devoted homemaker whose baking skills were legendary. "Feema" was, absolutely, the very best mother and grandma to her children and grandchildren. She is survived by a son, John Jacob Wasko, Fogelsville; two daughters, Ann Marie Jenkins, Dupont, and Mary Ellen Newell, and husband Harold, North Abington Township and three grandchildren, Joshua and Kyle

Jenkins, and Christopher Newell. She was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Jacob Pavlick, three sisters, Elizabeth, Matilda, and Mary Pavlick, and a grandson, David Jenkins. A Memorial Mass celebrating Philomena’s life was held on Thursday in St. John the Evangelist Church, 35 William St., Pittston. Interment in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Exeter, was private at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Matthew’s Mission, 9 Leslie Drive, Scranton, PA 18505.

George (Jim) Plevel October 24, 2012 George (Jim) Plevel, 69, a resident of Harding, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in Golden Living Center, East Mountain, Plains Township. Born April 21, 1943 he was a son of the late George N. and Leona Nemshick Plevel, formerly of Pringle. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1961. He was a veteran of theU.S. Air Force, where he served as a surveyor. He was employed by Addy Asphalt, formerly of WilkesBarre, and retired from Stell Enterprises Inc., Plains Township. He was an avid outdoorsman and was a member of the American Legion Post 644, Swoyers-

ville. Surviving is his wife of 45 years, the former Judith Tirpak; daughters, Kelly and Jennifer Plevel, Harding; sister, Mary Ellen Evans, Aurora, Colo.; nieces and nephews A Mass of Christian burial was planned at the convenience of the family in the Holy Redeemer Church of Corpus Christi Parish, Harding. Interment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Viewing was in the Metcalfe-ShaverKopcza Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Blue Chip Rescue, 974 Lockville Road, Dallas, PA 18612.

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John Mozgowiec, age 95, died Wednesday morning, Oct. 24, 2012, at the Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton. He was the husband of the former Helen Furdin, who passed away in 1992. He was born in Dupont, a son of the late Joseph and Julia Tylutki Mozgowiec. He was a member of the former Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Avoca, and had been employed by the Kaminski Brothers, Pittston Township. He was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran, having served in the European Theater.

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Ann D. Chmielewski

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October 24, 2012 Ann D. Chmielewski, 88, of Dupont, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, at the Commonwealth Home Health and Hospice Center, Regional Hospital, Scranton. She was born in Dupont, Feb. 5, 1924, and was a daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Pinta) Dudzik. Ann was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont. She attended Dupont schools, and retired from the local garment industry. Ann was a very active member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. She was a member of St. Cecelia’s Choir and its organist. She was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society and past president of the Christian Mothers Group. Ann was also past president of the Dupont Ladies Auxiliary

Post 4909, a member of the Ladies of Charity of North East PA and was instrumental in organizing the Devine Mercy group. Ann also served as organist for many local churches and nursing facilities. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, who died in March, 2000; her brothers, Stanley and Adam Dudzik; her sisters, Estelle Milos, Mary Mozdzierz, Stephanie Fabiano, Cecelia Pierce, Alice Kurre and Sherry Meek. Ann is survived by her adopted son, Most Reverend Bishop

October 21, 2012 Ramzi R. Musallam; her brother, Paul Dudzik of Old Forge; sisters, Bernadine Sokolowsky of Pittston, Antoinette Haduck of Taylor, Barbara Dudzik of Pittston and Theresa Tremblay of Ala.; numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews also survive Ann. Funeral services wereheld Friday at 9:30 a.m. from Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont, with the Rev. Joseph Verespy officiating. Interment at the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 215 Lackawanna Ave., Dupont, PA 18641. Online condolences may be made atwww.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.

The Rev. Dr. Donald R. Gilmore October 16, 2012 The Rev. Dr. Donald R. Gilmore, 85, South San Francisco, Calif., formerly of the Wyoming Valley, died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, at St. Francis Pavilion, Daly City, Calif. The Rev. Dr. Gilmore was born in the Keystone Section, Plains Township, a son of the late Robert N. and Mabel Ralston Gilmore, and was a graduate of the class of 1944, Plains Memorial High School. He proudly served with the Navy duringWorld War IIat Sampson, N.Y., and aboard the USS Europa and the USS Monticello. He was awarded the European and American Theater Ribbons and the World War II Victory Medal. He later earned his Bachelor and Master of Divinity degrees from the Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, in 1949. He later received the AB degree from Wilkes College and a doctorate in sacred literature from the Manhattan School of Theology, Hollidaysburg, in 1950. He entered the ministry of the Primitive Methodist Church in 1950 and was ordained a Minister of the Gospel in 1954. He had served Primitive Methodist Churches in Indiana and

Pennsylvania. His first pastorate was at the Old Forge/Taylor Circuit, Pa., later pastoring at West Conshocken Primitive Methodist Church; Franklin St. Primitive Methodist Church, Plymouth, St. John’s Primitive Methodist Church, Avoca, and Laurel Run Primitive Methodist Church. He was the founding pastor and pastor of Calvary Primitive Methodist Church, Portage, Ind., where he served for 27 years. He officially retired in 1996, but continued as an interim pastor at Plains Presbyterian Church; Bethesda Congregational Church, Edwardsville and the Wyoming Avenue Christian Church, Kingston for some time following his official retirement. He also found time to write several books and articles on religious subjects. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Van Buskirk Gilmore, in 1988; his second wife, Frances R. Becky Kelley Gilmore, in 2007; and by a grandson, Robert Nathan Gilmore in 1998; by brothers, Clayton and Robert Gilmore; sisters, Mae Baker and Ida Prendergast. Surviving are his wife, Ruth

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Gregor Gilmore, South San Francisco; children, Dr. David T. Gilmore and his wife, Karen Trevethan Gilmore, Valparaiso, Ind., Donald V. Gilmore and his wife, Mary, St. Petersburg, Fla.; grandchildren, Mrs. Kristin Pasko and her husband, Matthew, Suffolk, Va., Electa and Hannah Gilmore, both of St. Petersburg , Fla.; a great-granddaughter, Madelyn Pasko, Suffolk, Va.; numerous nieces, nephews and also several stepchildren. Funeral was held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Laurel Run Primitive Methodist Church with the Rev. George Kropp, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Idetown Cemetery. Viewing was at the H. Merritt Hughes Funeral Home Inc., a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 451 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, and at the church Saturday. The family requests that flowers that memorial donations in the Rev. Dr. Gilmore’s memory be made to the Laurel Run Primitive Methodist Church, 3835 Laurel Run Road, Wilkes-Barre 18702 or the Gideons International, North Luzerne Camp, P.O. Box 344, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703.

Charles “Chuck” M. Ackerman, 71, of Kingston, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He was born in Minneapolis, Minn., July 10, 1941, a son of the late William Ackerman and Miriam Stewart. Mr. Ackerman was a member of the Jewish Community Center in Wilkes-Barre. He was a serial entrepreneur and spent the better part of 35 years of his career in the leather garment wholesale and manufacturing industry. He had the opportunity to travel to many locations around the world and eventually moved his business to Clearwater, Fla., after his children were young adults. He spent the last five years of his life back in Kingston, to be closer to his family and grandchildren. His favorite time of the year was Thanksgiving dinner, which he enjoyed with his family. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, dancing and was an avid rugby player in his younger years. Surviving are wife, Cheryl

Ackerman, Kingston; son, Gary Ackerman, his wife, Valerie, and their three daughters, Maggie, Lena and Carly, Collegeville, Pa.; daughter, Jill Shultz, her husband, Steve Shultz, and their two children, Reid and Maya, Gilbertsville, Pa.; step-daughter, Amy Deice, Pittston; brother, Richard, and sisters, Nancy and Charlotte. Pop-Pop will always live on in all of their memories. Relatives and friends were invited to attend his graveside funeral service at the Limerick Garden of Memories, 44 Swamp Pike, Limerick, on Thursday, October 25, at 11 a.m. Officiating was Rabbi Michael Ross. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 555 North Lane, Suite 5010, Conshohocken, PA 19428. Arrangements were being handled by the Campbell-EnnisKlotzbach Funeral Home Inc., Main Street at Fifth Avenue, Phoenixville, Pa. Condolences may be offered online by visitingwww.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com.

Barbara Joan Javick October 23, 2012 Barbara Joan Javick, 76, of Plains Township, passed away Tuesday morning, Oct. 23, 2012, at the Laurels Nursing Center, Kingston. Born in Plains Township, she was a daughter of the late Louis Popko and Helen (Poplowski) Popko Wolyniec. Barbara was a graduate of Plains Memorial High School, class of 1954, and attended Dickinson Law School. She was employed as Office Manager for Prestige Shoe Company of Wilkes-Barre until its closing and was last employed as a Luzerne County Deputy Sheriff for 21 years, retiring on September 15, 2001, as the first female captain of the sheriff’s department. She was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Plains

Township. Barbara was preceded in death by her sister, Marion Bocci. Surviving are her husband, John "Babe" Javick, Plains Township; brothers, Thomas Popko, Mountain Top, Joseph Wolyniec, Plains Township; sister, Rosalie Cullagh, West Pittston; several nephews and nieces. Funeral services were to be held privately and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains Township. Online condolences may be made atwww.corcoranfuneralhome.com.

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12, 1958. Together they celebrated 54 years of marriage. Cookie, as she was lovingly known, was a guiding hand in the lives of her many nieces and nephews, as they grew from children to adults. Henrietta was preceded in death by her brothers John "Jack" and Ronald Tirpak. Surviving are her loving husband, Thomas, at home; brother

Joseph Tirpak and his wife, Dee, Wilkes-Barre; brothers-in-law, Billy Flaherty and his wife, Betty, Forty Fort; Frank Flaherty and his wife, Peggy, WilkesBarre; Joseph and Martin Flaherty, both of Hudson; Mike Flaherty and his wife, Carol, Warrior Run; along with several nieces and nephews. Cookie’s funeral was a private service held at the convenience of her family. Condolences can be sent to her family atwww.yanaitisfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the Yanaitis Funeral Home, Plains.

Norma A. Gambini October 20, 2012 Parsons section of WilkesBarre. She was preceded in death by her husband, Evro, in 1977; daughter, Claudia O’Boyle, on January 4, 1991, and her son, Glenn, on February 23, 2011. Also preceding her in death were her brothers, Elwood and Baldino Vinciarelli. Surviving are her granddaughter, Claudette June, and her husband, Joseph, Pittston;

Jesse H. Ramage Jr., October 22, 2012 band, Roger; one son, Jesse Ramage III and his wife, Tanya; two sisters, Louise Best, Ruth Clelland; five grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; one nephew and numerous nieces. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Nancy Ramage Brown and Carol Ramage Sprague. A graveside service was held on Thursday at 1 p.m. at Zion E.C. Cemetery, Zion Church Road, Pitman, Pa., with the Rev. Todd Wolfe officiating. The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, 1133 Ridge Road, Klingerstown, had charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest book, please visitwww.srrfh.com.

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lissa Hudzinski and her husband, David; JoAnn Napolitano and her husband, Chris; Janet Bohn, Cassandra, Shane and Nicholas Bohn; great-grandchildren, Bradley, Derek, Gabriella and Anabell Bohn; brothers, Gerald Bohn, Barkamstead, Conn.; Donald B., Bonita Springs Fla.; nieces and nephews Funeral services were held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Wyoming United Methodist Church, 376 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, with the Rev. Marcelle Dotson officiating. Interment in the Memorial Shrine Cemetery. Viewing was at the MetcalfeShaver-Kopcza Funeral Home, 504 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wyoming United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 4004, Wyoming, PA 18644.

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Jesse H. Ramage Jr., 85, formerly of Herndon, and most recently a resident of Highland Manor Nursing Center in Exeter, passed away Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, at the manor. Born Jan. 3, 1927, he was a son of the late Jesse H. and Mabel (Hartford) Ramage. He graduated from Hughestown High School and served in the U.S. Army at the end ofWorld War II. He was employed as a bus driver working for Greyhound for 35 years. Jesse was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons. He was the devoted husband of June (Jamieson) Ramage for 63 years. Also surviving are one daughter, Laurie Condrey and her hus-

great-grandchildren, Joseph IV and Courtney; companion of over 30 years, Peter Hohol, Luzerne; nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Hampton House and Hospice Home Health for the wonderful care Norma received. Funeral was held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. from the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 South Main Street, Plains, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Benedict’s Parish, St. Dominic’s Church, 155 Austin Avenue, Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be held in the Italian Independent Cemetery, West Wyoming. Online condolences may be made atwww.corcoranfuneralhome.com.

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Fred W. Bohn Jr., 85, of Wyoming, passed away Friday in his home. Born in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Fred W. Sr. and Hazel Dudish Bohn. He was a graduate of Wyoming Memorial High School, class of 1945. He was a veteran of the U.S.Army serving during the Korean Conflict. For 20 years, Fred was employed by Jewel Tea Company as a salesman. After Jewel Tea, he was a Landscaper with Bohn Landscaping of Wyoming. He was a member of the Wyoming United Methodist Church, where he was involved in various church groups and held many offices. Fred was a past Assistant. and Cub Master of Troop 321Wyoming. Preceding him in death were his wife, the former Audrey Gower, and sister Ilene Brittain. Surviving are sons, Fred W. Bohn III and his wife, Nancy, Wyoming; Wayne Bohn, Wyoming; Keith E. Bohn, Newburg, Md.; grandchildren, Fred Bohn IV and his wife, Melia; Matthew Bohn and his wife, Kristen; Me-

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It all began 45 years ago on Thanksgiving Day in 1967. Now with 45 games in the books Wyoming Area leads the series by one 23-22. That’s amazing enough, but consider the point differential. It’s crazy close. WA scored 792 in the 45 games. Pittston Area scored only 32 points fewer with 758. Over 45 games that’s less than a point per game. Here are some facts from the previous 45 games. * Most Points in a game by one team: WA 42 in 1992, 93 and 1997 * Most points in one game both teams: 70, PA 40 WA 30, 1976 * Fewest points in one game both teams: 7, WA 7 PA 0, 1981 * Largest Margin of Victory: 41, PA 41 WA 0, 1973 * Lowest margin of victory: 1 point, 6 times, 1968 WA 7 PA 6, 1977 WA 8 PA 7, 1985, PA 14 WA 13, 1986 PA 7 WA 6, 1995 WA14 PA13, 2000, PA14 WA13 * Shutouts: Eight, three by PA: 21-0, 1970; 41-0, 1972; 32-0 1994. Five by WA: 23-0 1978, 7-0, 1981, 38-0 1990, 21-0 1991, 15-0 2001. The first 11 games were scheduled for Thanksgiving. Ten were played on Thanksgiving. One, 1971, was postponed by snow and played on Saturday. The 2000 and 2001 games were played in September when PA and WA were in the short-lived monster NEPFC which wouldn’t accommodate a week-10 game. The teams have actually played 47 games. They met in playoff championship games in 2001 and 2003. In 2001 PA won the Eastern Conference title game. In 2003 WA won the District 2 3A game. Here’s a quick view of the 45 games. The records are for the full seasons including playoffs. 1. Thanksgiving Day, 1967 PA (10-0-1) 28 WA (7-3) 7 The Patriots four horsemen Charlie Turco, Charlie Graziano, Eddie

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Booth, and Eddie Brennan each scored a TD in a 28-7 PA win in the in the inaugural game. Bill Anzalone scored the only WA TD. The legendary 0-0 Eastern Conference title game with Shikelamy followed for PA. 2. Thanksgiving Day, 1968 WA (8-3) 7 PA (4-6) 6 PA’s Eddie Brennan put on a show with 224 all-purpose yards, including an 85-yard kick off return, but the PAT was missed. Later Nick Marianacci’s TD and Lorenzini’s point won it 7-6 for WA. 3. Thanksgiving Day, 1969 WA (9-2) 39 PA (5-4-1) 8 Getting his first start on the big Turkey Day stage before 9,000 didn’t bother WA QB Fred Marianacci. He was 6-6 passing for 126 yards and a TD to Jack Cassetori and rushed for a TD in the Warriors 39-8 win. 4. Thanksgiving Day, 1970 PA (7-3-1) 21 WA (9-1) 0 Injured tailback throws down crutches and rips off cast at pep rally, goes out and leads team to huge upset win over unbeaten traditional rival. A Hollywood script? No, the truth about the legendary "Rex Revesz game." Emotion reigned as Revesz, who broke an ankle early in the year, returned on Turkey Day with 206 yards rushing and two TDs on 23 carriers as PA stunned the 9-0 Warriors who had already clinched the WVC title and were averaging 28 points a game, 21-0. 5. November 27, 1971 WA (11-1) 32 PA (5-5) 23 Big and quick, the Warriors offense line with Penn State recruit Ken Sickler, paved way for 195 yards rushing and three TDs for Mickey Calabrese on a series record 40 carries in a 32-23 WA win. Some kid named Jimmy Cefalo had 84 yards and a TD for PA. The game was played Saturday due to a Thanksgiving Day snowstorm. Wyoming Area beat Coughlin 8-6 the next week in a playoff for the WVC title. 6. Thanksgiving Day, 1972 PA (9-1) 14 WA (5-5) 8 That Cefalo Kid, now a junior, rushed 102 yards and a TD in a 14-8 win before the biggest crowd ever, See SERIES, Page 5

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mie Kutzer passed for 104 yards and a TD, rushed for a Td and had three picks to win the Falcone. WA lead 14-0 halfway through the first, but it wasn’t decided until a 24-yard field goal by Sickler made it a two-score game with 1:24 to go. John Colarusso scored rushing TDs for WA and Scott Greback caught a TD pass. Herbert and Marancik caught TD passes from Deluca and Falcone ran for one for PA. 17. November 19, 1983 PA (8-3) 13 WA (7-3-1) 7 PA quarterback Nick Biscontini won the Falcone more for his punting and his interception late in the fourth that set up the winning score than for his 67 yards passing and 22 yards rushing. Dave Burns scored both PA TDs on short runs and WA’s Eric Speece went over 1000 for the season with a 54-yard TD run. 18. November 18, 1984 WA (11-2) 38 PA (3-8) 6 WA QB Leo Malsky made it easy on the Falcone voters completing 10for-14 for 165 yards and four TDs, three to Ken Kopetchny. Ken Scalpi ran a kick off back for PA. 19. November 15, 1985 PA

(8-3) 14 WA (8-3)13 WA’s Ken Kopetchny did his best Lynn Swan imitation catching 10 passes for 115 yards from Phil Russo, but PA’s Falcone winner Ken Scalpi rushed for 139 yards and scored the winner on a 4th-andgoal draw play. In the most exciting finish to date WA drove 94 yards to the PA 2, mostly on passes to Kopetchny, but ran out of timeouts and couldn’t stop the clock to get off another play. 20. November 15, 1986 PA (2-9) 7 WA (7-4) 6 Upset special as PA came in 1-9 but beat 7-3 WA. Four interceptions did the trick. One was a pick-six Rodney Pocceschi for the winning TD. PA QB Tom Musto won the Falcone. 21. November 14, 1987 PA (3-7) 21 WA (4-6) 7 The "Pride Bowl" as for the first time both teams had losing records. PA QB and Falcone winner J.R. Richards threw two TD passes to Tony Giardina and Phil Russo and rushed for one. 22. November 12, 1988 WA (7-3-1) 19 PA (3-7-1)12 WA broke a 3-year PA win streak as Falcone winner Greg Dolhan passed for 189 yards including a

game-winning 11-yard TD pass to Keith Irace for the win in the fourth. A fake punt play kept the drive alive. 23. November 11, 1989 PA (5-5) 6 WA (8-3) 2 Charlie Kabalka hit a grand slam. Oops, no, he had 15 tackles and became the first defensive Falcone winner. Sean Richards scored the only TD on a 7-yard run for PA. 24. November 12, 1990 WA (8-3) 38 PA (5-6) 0 It was a 500yard Manic Monday explosion for WA in a game postponed by rain. WA QB John Nocito won the Falcone with 81 yards rushing and TD passes to Marty Pepe and Bill Wierbowski. Mark Dymond kicked a 26-yard field goal. 25. November 9, 1991 WA (6-5) 21 PA (5-6) 0 This started the tailgating tradition at PA. It was 0-0 after three, but in the fourth Joe Pizano caught a TD pass from Tom Campenni, and his brother, and Falcone winner Jim Pizano, ran one in and Bill Ross fell on a fumble in the endzone. 26. November 14, 1992 WA (8-5) 42 PA (1-10) 8 The underdog Pats trailed just 7-0 at the half, but WA got three TDs by Falcone winner Jamie Kudrako in the second. Jim Pizano had 158 of the WA’s 348 rushing yards and a TD. 27. November 13, 1993 WA (11-2) 42 PA (0-11) 13 Again the underdog Pats kept it close, until WA scored four TDs in the last 21 minutes. Jim Pizano won his second Falcone with 166 yards rushing and three TDs, one of 66 yards. Two weeks later WA lost the D-2 title game to Dallas 28. November 5, 1994 PA (73-1) 32 WA (1-10) 0 A flip-flop as PA came in playoff bound and WA moribund. It showed as Falcone winner Mike Owens rushed for 120 yards and a TD and QB Tom Maxwell threw TD passes to Jason Klush and Joe Wysokinski. PA lost to Coughlin in a District 2 game a week later. 29. November 4, 1995 WA (10-2)14 PA (2-8)13 PA just missed the upset on a frosty day as Ben Kopka ran in a two-point conversion for WA after a 6-yard TD run by Falcone winner, QB Tony Scatena. Don Hindmarsh returned fumble 55-yards for the other WA score. WA survived another 125 yards and two TDs See SERIES, Page 16

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estimated at close to 10,000 at Trippi. WA scored on an 18-yard Andy Hergan-to-Jim Staley pass and a Harry O’Dell-to-Staley pass on the halfback option for two. PA QB Jim Castellino threw a 46-yard and a TD pass to Tommy O’Malley who made a onehanded catch. 7. Thanksgiving Day, 1973 PA (9-1) 41 WA (7-3) 0 On a beautiful day in PA, with temps in the 70s, 15,000 fans came out to see Cefalo’s last game and he ran at will for 278 yards and four touchdowns in a 41-0 win at WA. Lou Marinangeli ran in a 75yard pick-six. 8. Thanksgiving Day, 1974 PA (6-3-1) 7 WA (2-6-2) 5 It wasn’t baseball, but PA won 7-5. Stats-wise it was ugly. Physically it was beautiful. The defenses allowed a combined 147 yards total offense and 7-26 passing with four interceptions. WA scored on a 29-yard field goal by Ken Detato. A blocked punt by John Licata led to a Lou Mariangeli-toKevin Duffy 7- yard TD pass for the game’s only TD in the third. The Patriots conceded a safety in the fourth. 9. Thanksgiving Day, 1975 PA (8-2) 33 WA (5-5) 6 PA won a share of the WVC D-I crown beating up on WA 33-6 for their fourth straight T-Day win. Carmen LoPresto rushed for 115 and had 42-yard TD for PA. Semenza scored on a 7-yard reception from Butera and a 6-yard run and Dave Lynch fell on a fumble in the endzone for 6. Mike Manganaro threw a halfback option pass to Ron Rang for the WA score. 10. Thanksgiving Day, 1976 PA (6-4) 40 WA (1-10) 30 Paul Marranca’s first year. Up and down the field they went racking up 510 yards of offense and scoring 10 touchdowns before PA won their fifth straight in the series 40-30. WA almost pulled off a comeback for the ages. They trailed 34-6 with 7:31 left, but scored three TDs and three 2pointers after that led by sophomore QB Jim Oschal. PA tailback Homer LoPresto had 107 yards and three TDs, one a 54yarder. QB Harry Ardoline threw a TD pass to Bruce Barbini and rushed for one. 11. Thanksgiving Day, 1977

WA (7-3-1) 8 PA (7-4) 7 The last Turkey Day game. WA put Charlie McDermott in at QB in the fourth and he led an 85-yard drive for the winning scores on passes to Mike Bone. On a fourth down he hit Bone for a TD and then for a 2-point conversion. Bone’s catch, amid four PA defenders, is legendary on the West Side. 12. November 4, 1978 WA (10-1) 23 PA (7-4) 0 The first Falcone MVP trophy game and McDermott, back as a starter, won it. He was 11-14 for 207 yards, two TDs and two interceptions in a 23-0 WA win. Al Harris, a Penn State recruit, caught one of the TD passes. Jake Vaxmonsky had a 49-yard TD run. 13. November 3, 1979 PA (8-3) 20 WA (8-3) 15 Trading long touchdowns drives in the mud, the teams put on a show in what many considered the most entertaining game in the series to that point. On their first possession the Patriots drove for a TD on a fourth down run by QB Tony Burns. WA tied it on an Ed Wruble TD run. PA took the second half kick off and went 66 yards with Mike Sobeski, the Falcone winner, going 48 for the score. WA went 50-yards and scored on a 4th-and-goal, 18yard pass from Bill Prebola to Lou Sebastian. Gary Dolhan ran it in for two and a 15-14 lead. In the fourth PA ate 65 yards and most of the clock and Tom Nowakowski punched the game winner in with 2:00 left. But wait, WA drove from its own 34 to the PA 13, but ran out of time. 14. November 14, 1980 WA (12-0) 14 PA (5-6) 10 PA out gained WA and led10-7 as late as 8:17 of the fourth on a Bob Bianco 28-yard field goal. But the second TD by Falcone winner Gary Dolhan, 75 yards on 20 carries, gave WA the win and an undefeated regular season. They went on to beat Pottsville for the Eastern Conference title and a perfect 12-0 record. 15. November 14, 1981 WA (8-3) 7 PA (8-3) 0 Falcone winner Mark Sickler scored all the points on a TD pass from Stan Abromavage and a PAT in a 7-0 WA win. Sam Falcone rushed for 67 yards for PA to finish with 964, but PA never got closer than the 30. 1000-yard rusher Mike Colarusso had 93 for WA. 16. November 13, 1982 WA (9-2) 31 PA (9-2) 22 WA QB Ja-

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ATVs/Dune Buggies

310

Attorney Services

DIVORCE No Fault $295 divorce295.com Atty. Kurlancheek 800-324-9748 W-B FREE Bankruptcy Consultation Payment plans. Carol Baltimore 570-822-1959

380

Travel

NYC SHOPPING & MEADOWLANDS FLEA MARKET Bus Trip, Sat. Dec. 1st. $35 pp Free 9/11 Memorial Passes Call John at 570-947-7982

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NEW!! Full size adult ATV. Strong 4 stroke motor. CVT fully automatic transmission with reverse. Electric start. Front & rear luggage racks. Long travel suspension. Disc brakes. Dual stage head lights. Perfect for hunters & trail riders alike. BRAND NEW & READY TO RIDE. $1,995 takes it away. 570-817-2952 Wilkes-Barre

409

Autos under $5000

FORD ’95 F150

4x4. 1 Owner. 91K. 4.8 engine, auto. Runs great. New paint, stake body with metal floor. 570-675-5046. Leave message, will return call.

NOW $4,295

406

ATVs/Dune Buggies

TOMAHAWK`11

ATV, 110 CC. Brand New Tomahawk Kids Quad. Only $695 takes it away! 570-817-2952 Wilkes-Barre

412 Autos for Sale

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DODGE ‘02 VIPER GTS 10,000 MILES V10

6speed, collectors, this baby is 1 of only 750 GTS coupes built in 2002 and only 1 of 83 painted Race Yellow it still wears its original tires showing how it was babied. This car is spotless throughout and is ready for its new home. This vehicle is shown by appointment only. $39,999 or trade. 570-760-2365

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ALL JUNK CARS! CA$H PAID

570-301-3602

AUDI ‘07 A4 2.0 TURBO, 98,000 miles, automatic, perfect condition, original owner, full window tint, black on black leather, built in bluetooth system, sunroof, MP3 player & more! $9,000 OBO. 949-439-3636

SUBARU ‘04 FORESTER XT (Turbo) Symmetrical AWD, auto, 52,000 miles, 4 cylinder black metallic/ black grey interior, remote starter, heated seats, alloy wheels, towing package, AM/FM /6-CD, AC, original owner, excellent condition, $14,000, 570-8515549. Albrightsville, PA.

412 Autos for Sale

TOYOTA `03 HIGHLANDER White. Original Owner. Garage kept. Excellent condition. $9,750. Neg. 570-677-3892

TOYOTA ‘04 CELICA GT

112K miles. Blue, 5 speed. Air, power windows/locks, CD/cassette, Keyless entry, sunroof, new battery. Car drives and has current PA inspection. Slight rust on corner of passenger door. Clutch slips on hard acceleration. This is why its thousands less than Blue Book value. $6,500 OBO. Make an offer! Call 570-592-1629

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MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible

removable hard top, power windows, AM /FM radio with cassette player, CD player, automatic, 4 new tires. Champagne exterior; Italian red leather interior inside. Garage kept, excellent condition. Priced to Sell! $23,000. Call 570-825-6272

427

Commercial Trucks & Equipment

CHEVY ‘08 3500 HD DUMP TRUCK 2WD, automatic.

Only 12,000 miles. Vehicle in like new condition. $19,000. 570-288-4322

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Motorcycles

CHEVY ‘30 HOTROD COUPE $47,000

GREAT DEALS! MERCEDES ‘29

Kit Car $5,500 OR TRADE JUST REDUCED (570) 655-4884

BRAND NEW ‘12 SCOOTER

MAZDA `88 RX-7

CONVERTIBLE 1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $7,995. Call 570-237-5119

439

Motorcycles

SUZUKI ‘01 VS 800 GL INTRUDER Garage kept, no rust, lots of chrome, black with teal green flake. Includes storage jack & 2 helmets. $3600 570-410-1026

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YAMAHA ‘08 STAR RMint AIDER RAVEN EDITION condition. Very low miles. Asking $7400. Call for details. 570-472-2327

YAMAHA ‘97 ROYALSTAR 1300

The Times Leader Classiﬁed section.

12,000 miles. With windshield. Runs excellent. Many extras including gunfighter seat, leather bags, extra pipes. New tires & battery. Asking $4,000 firm. (570) 814-1548

457 Wanted to Buy Auto

All Junk Cars & Trucks Wanted Highest Prices Paid In CA$H

automatic. 52k original miles. $1500. OBO 570-899-1896

All ready to ride, electric start, automatic transmission, disk brakes, rear luggage trunk, under seat storage, around 100 mpg, fully street legal, all ready to go! only $1,595. Call 570-817-2952

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SUNDAY DISPATCH

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2012 HONDA ACCORD LX

$0 DOWN PAYMENT

MPG

34 HWY

4 dr, Auto Trans, AC, PW, PL, Cruise, ABS, 6 Air Bags, Tilt, Keyless Entry, AM/FM/CD, Model #CP2F3CEW

219

$219 Lease Per Mo. For 36 Months through AHFC. $0 Down Payment. 1st Payment and tags due at delivery. Residual $12,457.80.

Thank You To Our Customers APR FINANCING NOW AVAILABLE!

.9%

2012 HONDA CIVIC LX SEDAN

$0 DOWN PAYMENT

MPG 28 City 39 HWY

• Model #FB2F5CEW • 140-hp 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® • 5-Speed Automatic Transmission • Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System • Power Windows/Locks/Mirrors • Cruise Control • Remote Entry • 160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 4 Speakers • ABS • Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) • Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) • Side Curtain Airbags ***Lease ease 36 Months through ahfc. ahfc $0 Down Payment. Payment

185

* Per **Mo. L ease Lease

1st payment and tags due at delivery. Residual $11,757.00

*On select models to qualiﬁed buyers for limited term.

2012 HONDA ODYSSEY EX

2012 HONDA CR-V EX

$0 DOWN PAYMENT

MPG 18 City 27 HWY

MPG 22 City 30 HWY

• Model #RL5H4CEW • 248-hp, 3.5-Liter, 24-Valve, SOHC i-VTEC® VTEC® V-6 Engine • 5-Speed Automatic Transmission mission h Trac• Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with m (ABS) tion Control • Anti-Lock Braking System • Driver’s Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, ustment, including Power Lumbar Support • Power wer Sliding Doors • 17” Alloy Wheels • 229-Watt att AM/ FM/CD Audio System with 7 Speakers including Subwoofer • 2GB CD-Library • Bluetooth® etooth® HandsFreeLink • USB Audio Interface • Exterior Temperature Indicator • Multi-Function 2nd-Row Center Seat • Three-Row Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor • Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) • Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control and Air Filtration • One-Motion 60/40 Split ****Lease Lease 3rd-Row Magic Seat®

299

• Model RM4H5CJW • 185-hp • 2.4-Liter, 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® 4-Cylinder Engine • Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™ • Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control • Automatic Transmission • Cruise Control • A/C • One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature • Remote Entry System • Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® • Multi-angle rearview camera with guidelines • 160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 6 Speakers • Bluetooth® Streaming Audio • Pandora® Internet Radio compatibility • SMS Text Message Function • USB Audio Interface • Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) • Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) • Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) • Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor

* Per ***Mo. L ease Lease

ahfc. $0 Down Payment Payment. 36 Months through ahfc 1st payment and tags due at delivery. Residual $18,174.80

IN STOCK!

LEASES BASED ON APPROVED CREDIT TIER 1 THRU AHFC. MILEAGE BASED ON 2012 EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES. USE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES ONLY. DO NOT COMPARE TO MODELS BEFORE 2008. YOUR ACTUAL MILEAGE WILL VARY DEPENDING ON HOW YOU DRIVE AND MAINTAIN YOUR VEHICLE. OFFERS EXPIRE 10/31/2012

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Call: 1-800-NEXTHONDA

‘S 06 CHEVY COBALT SEDAN

04 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LS 4WD

Gold, 57K

Red, 114K

Now

$7,500

Now

$7,950

07 CHRYSLER SEBRING TOURING

03 HONDA CRV EX 4WD

Navy, 71K, Was $9,850

Silver, 121K, As Traded

Now

$8,500

FORD FUSION SDN 07 SE V6, 58K 09 SEL, 73K

$10,750 $11,750

Now

$9,750

03 HONDA ACCORD EXL V6 Gray, 75K

Now

$10,750

06 HONDA CRV EX 4WD

09 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS SDN

Silver, 96K

Silver, 34K

Now

$12,750

06 HONDA ACCORD EXL SDN 1 White/1 Gray, Both 74K

Your Choice

$12,950

Now

$12,750

1.9% APR

ACCORDS 08 ACCORD LX SDN Navy, 34K..........................NOW $14,500 09 ACCORD LX SDN Gray, 36K ..........................NOW $14,500 09 ACCORD LXP SDN Silver, 37K......................NOW $15,500 10 ACCORD LX SDN Silver, 31K .........................NOW $15,950 10 ACCORD LXP SDN Silver, 29K......................NOW $15,950 09 ACCORD EX SDN Gold, 31K..........................NOW $15,500 09 ACCORD EXL V6 SDN Silver, 37K ..............NOW $16,950 10 ACCORD EX SDN Burgandy, 19K ....................NOW $18,250 10 ACCORD EXL SDN Burgandy, 30K .................NOW $17,950 10 ACCORD EXL V6 SDN Gray, 39K ...............NOW $17,950 11 ACCORD SE SDN Gray, 16K ..........................NOW $18,500 11 ACCORD EXL V-6 SDN Amber, 21K............NOW $22,950 10 ACCORD EX SDN Silver, 19K.........................NOW $18,950 12 ACCORD EXL SDN Black, 11K ......................NOW $22,950

06 GMC 2500HD 4WD

White, 56K

Now

$15,750

10 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE SDN Black, 25K

Now

$18,500

11 10 10 10

ODYSSEY ODYSSEY ODYSSEY ODYSSEY

ODYSSEY LX Gray, 31K ......................NOW $22,950 EX Slate, 24K .....................NOW $22,500 EXL-DVD Slate, 33K ...NOW $23,950 EXL-DVD Slate, 24K ...NOW $24,500

Now

Navy, 49K

Now

ELEMENT 4WD 09 ELEMENT EX Red, 53K ...................................NOW $16,950

Black, 53K

Now

$15,950

07 DODGE DAKOTA SXT 4X4 Club Cab, Black, 26K

Now

$19,500

$9,950

05 HYUNDAI TUSCON 4WD

RIDGELINE 4WD 09 RIDGELINE RTL Cherry, 33K ..........................NOW $26,950

09 11 11 11 11 11 10

PILOT PILOT PILOT PILOT PILOT PILOT PILOT

PILOT 4WD EX Silver, 58K ..........................................NOW $21,500 EXL-DVD Cherry, 36K...........................NOW $27,950 EXL Silver, 25K .......................................NOW $28,950 EX Black, 34K ..........................................NOW $23,950 LX Gray, 23K............................................NOW $24,500 TOURING White, 32K ..........................NOW $33,500 LX Gray, 23K............................................NOW $23,500

Gold, 76K

Now

Silver, 37K, Was $11,950

$10,350

Now

05 HONDA CIVIC LX SE CPE White, 62K

Navy, 50K

Now

$10,950

08 NISSAN ALTIMA SL SDN

$10,950

Now

06 HONDA ACCORD LX SEDAN Silver, 37K

Green, 65K

Now

$12,950

06 HONDA ACCORD EX SEDAN Now

10 CIVIC VP SDN Gray, 47K.................................NOW $13,950 08 CIVIC LX SDN Titanium, 34K ............................NOW $13,950 11 CIVIC LX SDN Titanium, 19K ............................NOW $14,950 10 CIVIC EX SDN Blue, 26K.................................NOW $16,500 10 CIVIC LX SDN Gray, 8K ..................................NOW $16,250 12 CIVIC LX CPE Silver, 16K.................................NOW $16,950

08 08 08 10 08 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

CRV CRV CRV CRV CRV CRV CRV CRV CRV CRV CRV CRV

CRV 4WD LX Silver, 60K ...............................................NOW $16,250 LX Green, 57K ..............................................NOW $16,250 EX White, 46K ..............................................NOW $16,950 LX Gray, 53K ................................................NOW $17,950 EXL-NAVI Blue, 56K ................................NOW $18,950 EX White, 33K ..............................................NOW $19,950 EXL Titanium, 37K ........................................NOW $22,500 EXL Black, 26K............................................NOW $23,500 EXL Blue, 26K .............................................NOW $23,500 LX Gray, 35K ................................................NOW $18,250 LX Blue, 21K ................................................NOW $18,750 EX Silver, 45K...............................................NOW $18,950

*1.9% for 36 mos/ 2.9% for up to 60 mos on Certified Accords thru Am Honda Finance W.A.C. Certified Hondas have 1 yr - 12k, Basic Warranty & 7yr - 100k Powertrain from orig. inservice date.

Open Monday - Thursday 9-9 Friday & Saturday 9-5

$13,950

10 TOYOTA MATRIX S AWD

$12,950

Now

10 TOYOTA COROLLA S SEDAN Red, 35K

$14,950

Now

08 HONDA RIDGELINE RTS 4WD

Gray, 23K, Was $18,950

Now

$16,950

10 MERCURY MARINER V6 4WD

White, 87K

$16,950

Now

08 LEXUS RX350 AWD

Silver, 28K

Now

$21,750

$7,950

06 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS SDN

Gray, 56K

$13,500

08 VW PASSAT 2.0T S/W

$7,950

05 HYUNDAI TUSCON 4WD

Reg Cab, 5 Spd, Gray, 64K

Now

04 BUICK RENDEZVOUS CL AWD

Gray, 90K

09 ACCORD EX SDN Black, 45K.........................NOW $16,500

CIVICS

06 HONDA PILOT EX 4WD

05 DODGE STRATUS CPE R/T

Black, 28K

Now

$24,950

1110 Wyoming Ave, Scranton, PA 1-800-NEXT-HONDA 570-341-1400

SUNDAY DISPATCH 533

503

Accounting/ Finance

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT PART-TIME Cornell Iron Works, a leading and growing manufacturer of Security Closure Products, is seeking a qualified Part-Time Accounting Assistant for our Mountaintop facility. Duties include coordinating and performing tasks related to various company billings and supporting company credit approval functions. The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s Degree or equivalent in business and have five or more years experience with billings in the manufacturing and construction industries. Excellent verbal communication skills are required. Must be detail oriented, well organized, and be able to work independently. Knowledge of AS400 systems and MS Excel required. This position is 5 hours per day Monday through Friday, with a flexible work schedule between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Interested candidates should apply in person, email their resume and salary history to janiney@cornelliron.com, or mail to: Cornell Iron Works Crestwood Industrial Park 24 Elmwood Ave. Mountaintop, PA 18707 www. cornelliron.com (No phone calls, please) Equal Opportunity Employer

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2012 PAGE 10 Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

FORKLIFT MECHANIC Action Lift, Inc., located in Pittston, PA, is the exclusive dealership for Crown and TCM forklifts for NEPA. We are seeking a full time forklift mechanic to troubleshoot, repair and diagnose Crown and other makes of lift trucks. Good written and verbal communication skills, as well as customer care skills are necessary. A valid driver’s license and the ability to safely operate lift trucks are required. Previous forklift mechanical experience or technical school graduate will be considered. We offer an excellent wage and benefits package, as well as 401K Retirement Savings Plan, paid holidays, paid vacation and much more. Apply by e-mail mike.phelan@action liftinc.com or call 570-655-2100 x115.

509

Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

CARPENTERS

Framing contractor looking for dependable employees. Experience necessary. Must have own transportation and hand tools. Call after 3:30pm. 570-430-1539

522

Education/ Training

DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION Must hold PA Certification in Supervisor of Special Education or K-12 principal, preferred master’s degree in Special Education, prior Administrative experience preferred, knowledge of Special Education law, disabilities and pragmatic needs of students, ACESS billing, and current trends and techniques in Special Education. Send cover letter, PA standard teaching application, resume, three reference letters, transcripts, copy of PA Professional Certification, Acts 34, 114 and 151 clearances (current within one year) and all Pre-Employment requirements in accordance with District Policy. Send to: Dr. Michael Garzella, Superintendent, Pittston Area School District 5 Stout Street, Pittston, PA 18640 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2012 @ NOON.

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Sales/Retail/ Business Development

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ARE YOU A TELEPHONE PROFESSIONAL? The Times Leader

an Impressions Media property has a part time position available in our Classified Dept. Qualified applicant will have be goal oriented, able to work within daily deadlines, have solid computer and internet knowledge, superior verbal and written communication skills, excellent typing and grammar skills, a high energy level and an eagerness to learn. Compensation includes base pay plus monthly commission up to $500. If you meet these requirements and want to start an exciting new career send your resume by November 2, 2012 to: lbyrnes@ timesleader.com

548 Medical/Health

Highland Manor Nursing Home

RN SUPERVISOR POSITIONS Part Time 3-11

Part Time 11-7 Seeking organized, motivated, professional RN’s to supervise our nursing staff to maintain the highest quality of care for our residents. LTC and supervisory experience preferred. 750 Schooley Ave. Exeter, PA 18643 Ph: 570-655-3791 Fax: 570-655-4881

don-highland@seniorsnorth.com Also seeking

CNAS Full and Part Time 3-11/ 11-7 EOE

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600 FINANCIAL 610

Business Opportunities

NEW DERMATOLOGY PRACTICE Moving back to my hometown! I am a PA-C practicing Dermatologist with over 13 years experience in a one-doctor office. A bright, hardworking, honest, motivated individual interested in partnering with an MD or DO in the Scranton/ Clarks Summit area to provide Exceptional Dermatologic care. CAPITAL AVAILABLE. Please call Sheli Tinkelman MS, PA-C at 248-788-0527

630 Money To Loan

SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, FULL TIME Requirements:

Bachelor Degree in related field plus 1 year experience. 245 Old Lake Rd Dallas, PA 18612 E.O.E.

LICENSED CLINICIANS

Wanted to join psychological and counseling private practice. Must be able to work 20 hours a week, including evening and weekend hours in our Dunmore and Exeter offices and have an interest in holistic health. Please send resume to: drtiffanygriffiths @yahoo.com

551

Other

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566

Sales/Retail/ Business Development

726

Clothing

700 MERCHANDISE 708

Antiques & Collectibles

ANTIQUE OAK BED

ABSOLUTELY everything must go. Come and see top of the line Designer clothing, most of them still have price tags. Come and tan as well after browsing the merchandise. SPECIAL PRICE FOR W.A. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. Come and Tan because a tan changes everything. Bloom Again European Tanning 918 Exeter Avenue Rte. 92 (Next to Rodano's Express) Exeter, PA 18643 570-883-0909 JACKETS, MEN’S Fall & winter (4) 3 size L and 1 M. Excellent condition. Brand names. All for $15. 570-655-1808

Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets you compare costs without hassle or worry! Get moving with classified! 732

Exercise Equipment

INVERSION TABLE new with instruction video. EP-800 $200. 570-709-9350

744

Furniture & Accessories

CHAIRS, (2) Genuine leather, custom made recliners. Taupe color, like new. $550 each. 570-675-5046 DEN FURNITURE Wood/cloth. Regular size sofa, chair and ottoman. Coffee table, 2 end tables. Excellent condition. $325 for all. 570-675-5046 DESK, Antique children’s, $75, Armoire, 1940’s, $75, BED, double, $100, TABLE, kitchen, $40, TABLES, end $25, BEDROOM SUITE, $250, RECLINERS (2) $50 each, DRESSERS, large (2) $20 each. 570-328-5169 HEADBOARD brass for double bed, custom made. Make offer 570-675-0460 or 574-1724

SNOW BLOWER. Craftsman. 12 HP, 32” dual stage. Electric start. Track Drive. $525. 570-675-5046

758 Miscellaneous

CALL US! TO JUNK YOUR CAR

ANTIQUE OAK HIGHBOY

BEST PRICES IN THE AREA

CA$H

ON THE

$POT,

762

Musical Instruments

CLARINET Artley, solid wood, black with case & 4 new reeds. $175. Call 570-675-0460 or 574-1724

BICYCLE

DOLL HOUSE Vintage 1950’s style 3 rooms down, staircase, 2 rooms up plus furniture. Make offer. 570-6750460/574-1724

LIONEL TRAINS

All Contents of a 6x13 platform of Lionel trains from 1954. Vintage cars and buildings. Newer Santa Fe set. too much to list, must see. Offers accepted for complete lot or individual items. Call for appointment: 570-991-8647 Private Seller

800 PETS & ANIMALS 815

Dogs

PAWS TO CONSIDER.... ENHANCE YOUR PET CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE

MURRAY “DAZZLER” 20” girl’s. Powder

blue with pink trim accents & wheels, white tires. Front & rear brakes plus coaster foot brake. Good condition $40. 570-814-9574

784

Tools

PLASMA CUTTER/WELDER. 3 in 1 unit. New, never used, $350. 570-759-1106

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

BUYING SPORT CARDS Pay Cash for

baseball, football, basketball, hockey & non-sports. Sets, singles & wax. Also buying comics. 570-212-0398

527 Clover Court Wildflower Village Well-maintained 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath townhouse in a great community! Gas heat/central air, paved parking for two vehicles, rear deck, wood flooring, full basement. WA school district. Washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher included. Brand New hot water heater.

ONLY ONE OWNER. A Must See! If interested call 570-655-0806

EXETER

Call 829-7130 Place your pet ad and provide us your email address This will create a seller account online and login information will be emailed to you from gadzoo.com “The World of Pets Unleashed” You can then use your account to enhance your online ad. Post up to 6 captioned photos of your pet Expand your text to include more information, include your contact information such as e-mail, address phone number and or website.

CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL PUPPIES Registration

OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm

362 Susquehanna Avenue Completely remodeled, spectacular, 2 story Victorian home, with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, new rear deck, full front porch, tiled baths & kitchen, granite countertops. All cherry hardwood floors throughout, all new stainless steel appliances & lighting. New oil furnace, washer/dryer in first floor bath. Great neighborhood, nice yard. $174,900 (30 year loan, $8,750 down, $887/month, 30 years @ 4.5%) NOT IN FLOOD 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-899-8877 570-654-1490

HAVANESE PUPPIES

All colors and both genders available. $700 to $1,300 www.willowspring cavaliers.com 215-538-2179 ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPS. AKC Males and females, champion blood lines, prize litter $2000 each. Pics avail. 570-799-0192

GERMAN WIREHAIRED POINTER PUPS AKC registered. NAVHDA/NSTRA prized excellent quality versatile hunting and family dogs. Vet checked. Johnson City, NY. Males & females. 607.862.3878

Find Something? Lose Something? Get it back where it belongs with a Lost/Found ad! 570-829-7130

MINI SCHNAUZER PUPS

Pure bred. 2 males first shots No papers. $300. 570840-3449 Serious inquiries only

825

Kennels

906 Homes for Sale

Highland Hills 8 Patrick Road Magnificent custom built tudor home with quality throughout. Spacious 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 story living room with fireplace and library loft. Dining room, family room and 3 season sunroom which overlooks professionally landscaped grounds with gazebo and tennis/basketball court. Lower level includes recreation room, exercise room and 3/4 bath. Enjoy this serene acre in a beautiful setting in Highland Hills Development. Too many amenities to mention. Taxes appealed and lowered considerably for year 2013. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-723 OWNER SAYS SELL. PRICED REDUCED TO $369,900 Call Terry 570-885-3041 Angie 570-885-4896

P E N D I N G

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20 OLD MILL ROAD For Sale By Owner Beautiful Custom Built Move In Condition 3 bedroom Trilevel, Master bath, 2 full baths & 1 powder room, central vacuum system. Living & dining rooms, family room with fireplace. Gas heat, central air, large basement, deck, three car garage & 2nd large lot included..... $395,000 570-237-0101

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OWNER 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, garage, dining & living rooms, oil heat, 1,235 sq. ft. Vinyl replacement windows, new hot water heater. Central School District. Sold “AS IS”. $73,000, OBO. 570-379-2163 or 570-394-6111

NANTICOKE

DOG KENNEL

17 sq. ft. 5ft high, made of chain linked fence, with 4 stalls each 4 ft wide. Excellent for a group of dogs. $1000. 459 Wilson Street. 570-693-2423

835

PetsMiscellaneous

CHINCHILLA 3 year old, for sale, very large cage. $150. Call 570-379-3898 or 570-606-9312

900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 906 Homes for Sale Having trouble paying your mortgage? Falling behind on your payments? You may get mail from people who promise to forestall your foreclosure for a fee in advance. Report them to the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency. Call 1-877FTC-HELP or click on ftc.gov. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC.

DALLAS 3 bedroom, 2 bath, modern country kitchen with Corian counters, family room with fireplace, wet bar and walkout to patio, multi-level decks. All appliances included. $217,000. 570-675-0446 evenings.

151 E. Saylor Ave. Calling all handymen! This one is for you! Fixer upper with great potential in quiet neighborhood. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath with off street parking and nice yard. Directions: Rt 315, at light turn onto Laflin Rd to bottom of hill. Turn right onto E. Saylor. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 12-3672 Call Keri Best 570-885-5082

LAFLIN $129,900

111 Laflin Road Nice 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Split Level home with hardwood floors, 1 car garage, large yard and covered patio in very convenient location. Great curb appeal and plenty of off street parking. Rt. 315 to light @ Laflin Rd. Turn west onto Laflin Rd. Home is on left. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-2852 Keri Best 570-885-5082

906 Homes for Sale

This home won’t be available for too long. Call me to see this 3 bedroom, 1 and 3/4 bathroom Bi level with NEW roof, finished lower level with 4th bedroom or office. 1 car garage. Located in a very convenient location. atlasrealtyinc.co m MLS # 12-2622 Directions: Traveling South on RT 315; Left on Mundy St; Left on Bear Creek Blvd; Left on ODonnell St. Home is on the right. Call Keri Best 570-885-5082

S O L D

TUNKHANNOCK AREA REDUCED!

3 bedroom home, 2 baths, concrete porch 3/4 around the house, garage. On six acres. Stonework, stone fireplace, heat with wood or oil. Commercial cook stove. Beautiful view. Well above flood or high water. Some farm equipment, track loader. With gas & oil rights. $250,000 570-665-9054

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US Treasury Dept. Online Auction Tues. 11/6 @ 10am. Single Family Duplex @ 102-104 Reese St., WilkesBarre. OPEN: Sat 10/27 & 11/3 from 10-2. www. cwsmarketing.com for details & bidding info. 703-273-7373

912 Lots & Acreage

HARVEYS LAKE

RARE OPPORTUNITY Lake frontage

available with or without building lots. From $200,000 Call 570-357-4539

LAFLIN $32,900 Lot#9 Pinewood Dr

Build your new home in a great neighborhood. Convenient location near highways, airport, casino and shopping

156 X 110 X 150 X 45 DIRECTIONS Rt 315

to laflin Rd; make left off Laflin Rd onto Pinewood Dr. Lot is on corner of Pinewood Dr. and Hickorywood Dr. MLS 11-3411 atlas realtyinc.com Call Keri Best 570-885-5082

1472 S. Hanover St. Well maintained bilevel. This home features 2 bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, recreation room with propane stove. Walk out to a 3 season porch. Professionally landscaped yard. 1 car garage, storage shed, new appliances, ceiling fans. Close to LCCC. $153,900. Call 570-735-7594 PITTSTON TWP. $175,000 OPEN HOUSE SUN. OCT., 28 1-3PM

110 Front St. Great price and great location. This well-maintained 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths bilevel home is in move in condition. Spacious eat-in kitchen with custom cabinets, tile floor and counters. Unique lower level family room with wood burning fireplace, office space. laundry/bath combo. Plenty of storage including an 8X6 cedar closet. Outdoor space has covered patio, columned carport and well manicured partially fenced yard. Detached large garage. For more info & photos, go to www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS# 12-2053 Call Angie at 570-885-4896 Terry at 570-885-3041

938

WILKES-BARRE

13 Darling St. $99,900

Beautifully maintained 2-story home with 3 bedrooms and 1 and 3/4 bathrooms. Oak floors throughout with chestnut woodwork. Cherry kitchen, stained glass windows, french doors, fireplace and a 3-season porch all situated in a countrylike setting in the heart of the city. Huge attic can be converted into master suite or 4th or 5th bedroom. Off street parking. Convenient location. Nothing to do but move in! Must s e e . atlasrealtyinc.co m MLS #12-2620 $99,900 Directions: Traveling south on North River Rd; Left at light at Courthouse onto West North St, Left onto Darling St. Home is in the right. atlas realtyinc.com Call Keri Best 570-885-5082

S O L D

Apartments/ Furnished

WILKES-BARRE 1

FULLY FURNISHED BEDROOM

Short or long term Excellent Neighborhood Private Tenant Parking $750 includes all utilities. No pets. 570-822-9697

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

AVOCA

3 rooms, w/w carpeting, appliances, coin-op washer and dryer, off street parking, security, no pets. $430/mo. 570-655-1606 JENKINS TWP. Westminster Rd 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME. EXTRA LARGE WOODED LOT. SECURITY/ REFERENCES. NO DOGS. $550+ UTILITIES 570-655-9953

KINGSTON

1st Ave. 1 bedroom, single occupancy, off-street parking, no pets, references. $450 + utilities. Call 570-655-9229

KINGSTON APARTMENT RENTALS KINGSTON: 2 bedroom 1st floor. $500. + utilities 1 bedroom 2nd floor $460. + utilities Appliances included Call 899-3407 for info/appt.

UPCOMING IN NOVEMBER: WILKES-BARRE: 3 bedroom Home. Living room with fireplace, dining room, yard. $750. + utilities.

WILKES-BARRE

Say it HERE in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130

4 room apt. 2nd floor, stove & refrigerator, off street parking. Water, sewer & garbage included. Non smokers & no pets. $575/month. 570-655-2567

PITTSTON TWP.

Newly remodeled, quiet neighborhood, living room, kitchen, laundry & bath on 1st floor. 2 bedrooms on 2nd floor. Sewer, water & garbage included. Off-street parking, no pets. $550/mo. Call 570-655-4533 PITTSTONHUGHESTOWN Large modern 1 bedroom apartment, includes refrigerator, stove, washer dryer hookup, new carpet and freshly painted, great neighborhood, off street parking, gas heat and hot water. $495. No pets 479-6722.

PLAINS

Stylish 2 bedroom first floor. Kitchen with snack bar, modern bath, w/d hookup and storage in basement. Off street parking, large maintenance free yard. $550/mo plus utilities. Security, lease. Sorry, no smoking or pets. 570-824-9507

SCRANTON/SOUTH

Two, 2 bedroom apartments, private, all redone.600 Block South Scranton. Non-smokers. $660 each. Pay heat & separate electric only. No washer/dryer. Nonsmoker. Background check. Call Nina 570-575-6280

Two story, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large closets. Central air, all appliances, off-street parking. No pets or smoking. $700/ month + security. Water & sewer paid. 570-288-2627

WEST PITTSTON

2 bedrooms, 2nd floor stove & refrigerator included, laundry hookup, carport off-street parking, no pets. Heat and water included. $650/ mo. security & references required. 570-299-7153

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WEST PITTSTON

Century home, 1 bedroom, freshly painted and new carpet. Appliances included. No pets. $450/per month + utilities. Security & references required. Call (570) 283-3086

West Pittston

THE HITCHNER 530 Exeter Ave

Now Accepting Applications! 2 bedroom $547 3 bedroom $625 Elevator, parking lot, central air, appliances, wi-fi access & more. Income Qualifications required.

570-344-5999

WYOMING: 1st floor 2 bedroom Great Area! $500. + utilities. Call: 570-899-3407 for info....

NANTICOKE

495 Madison St. (behind St. Mary’s Church) Large well maintained 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath home on a double lot with off street parking. Oak kitchen, tile bath, laundry room, ceiling fans, nice woodwork throughout. Large walk-up attic and walk-out basement. Shed in yard. Can easily be converted into a double block. $72,000 824-9507

Apartments/ Unfurnished

SWOYERSVILLE

70 McLean Street

Very nicely updated & maintained 2 story home, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 4season sunroom with huge backyard & deck. Newer carpeting, off street parking & security system. ONE YEAR HOME WARRANTY. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-2886 Keri Best 570-885-5082

941

PITTSTON

WILKES-BARRE $99,900

EXETER

Beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom home in mint meticulous condition, with 2 full baths, and a 2 car garage, hardwood floors, tile floors, exterior composite wood deck, fully finished lower level family room, large closets, upgraded kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, gas heat, excellent neighborhood. $174,900 Bob Stackhouse 654-1490

906 Homes for Sale PLAINS 5 Odonnell St. New Price $85,000

JENKINS TWP.

available, health certified. $700 to $1,500.

Free Anytime Pickup 570-301-3602

776 Sporting Goods

refinished with new vintage hardware Excellent condition New Price $245. 570-466-6499

EXETER $115,000

Machinery & Equipment

570-301-3602

(late 1800’s) with matching dresser and mirror. Additional nightstand included. All refinished. Excellent condition. New Price $745. 570-466-6499.

906 Homes for Sale

EVERYTHING MUST GO, to make room for our new Swimwear and Vacation Wear. Everything is $2, $3, $5 & $10.00.

754

MAINTENANCE SALES REPRESENTATIVE Well-established

HVAC company is seeking a commercial/industrial maintenance sales representative. Applicants should have a proven sales record of cold-calling success. Heating and air conditioning knowledge is a plus but not required. Living wage base salary. Great incentive potential. Health benefits. Company car. IRA plan. Paid vacation. Paid holidays. Office space. Laptop. Smartphone. Extensive training and ongoing support by an international franchise. Send Resume to: Anthony Fornataro President ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 591 North Hunter Highway Drums, PA 18222 afornataro@ energyt.com

Appliances

REFRIGERATOR, Black & Decker, 1.7 cu. white. $60. Microwave. Kenmore, red. 1100W. $35. 570-542-5823

KITCHEN TABLE OAK, 4 CHAIRS $250. 570-823-8688

PART TIME WORK In Luzerne County.

Requirements are over 18 years old, U.S citizen, computer experience, valid drivers license and insurance, and a dependable car. NASDA-E.O.E Call Cindy Conley 610-295-7137

710

1 bedroom first floor apartment. Gas heat and hot water. Range and refrigerator included. Garage parking. Laundry room on premises. $475 per month + utilities. Water, garbage, state and sewer included. No dogs. References and security. Call 570-696-3596

PARSONS 2 bedroom, 1st floor Wall to wall carpeting throughout. Stove, fridge, washer & dryer included. $535 + utilities & security. Call 570-650-2494

WEST WYOMING Eighth Street

Beautiful 2 bedroom, 1 bath, all appliances incl. washer & dryer & air conditioning. Non smoker, security and references, off street parking, no pets. $630 plus utilities. 954-2972

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2006 Mercedes E-Class E350 4D Sedan, Black 93,671 MILES

2011 Honda Accord EX 2.4 4D Sedan, Black 20,653 MILES

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STK: B9336C

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90,177 MILES $11,174

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2011 Subaru Impreza

STK: B9752A

2006 Cadillac DTS ........................................... 4D Sedan......................... Black

91,128 MILES $11,558

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2006 Ford Explorer Limited............................ 4D Sport Utility................ Maroon

86,601 MILES $11,851

STK: B9455A

2007 Toyota Camry LE.................................... 4D Sedan......................... Black

44,348 MILES $12,616

STK: KP15861

2010 Hyundai Elantra GLS ............................. 4D Sedan......................... White

31,196 MILES $12,877

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2008 Toyota Camry LE.................................... 4D Sedan......................... Blue

55,859 MILES $12,946

STK: BP15712B

2008 Honda Accord EX 2.4 ............................ 4D Sedan......................... Black

68,825 MILES $14,192

STK: L11550C

2009 Pontiac Vibe Base.................................. 4D Hatchback .................. Red

37,700 MILES $14,373

STK: H28724A

2009 Honda Accord LX-P 2.4......................... 4D Sedan......................... ..............

15,987 MILES $14,804

STK: C3631A

2009 Buick Lucerne CXL ................................ 4D Sedan......................... Black

30,004 MILES $14,900

STK: H27615A

2010 Honda Accord LX-P 2.4......................... 4D Sedan......................... Gray

22,804 MILES $15,749

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2010 Lexus ES 350 .............................................. 4D Sedan.......................... White 2010 Mercedes

STK: H27775B

222,473 MILES

$18,033

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9,834 MILES

$18,493

STK: T29934A

2008 Toyota Highlander ..................................... 4D Sport Utility................. Black

47,600 MILES

$19,903

STK: J5289B

2010 Dodge Challenger SE................................. 2D Coupe.......................... Black

16,377 MILES

$20,034

STK: L11759A

2007 Lexus ES 350 .............................................. 4D Sedan.......................... Blue

43,967 MILES

$20,244

STK: H28163B

2008 Lexus IS 250 ............................................... 4D Sedan.......................... Blue

38,269 MILES

$21,974

STK: BS0394A

2007 Lexus GS 350.............................................. 4D Sedan.......................... Silver

50,670 MILES

$22,586

STK: K13153A

2010 Acura TL Base............................................ 4D Sedan.......................... Gray

18,882 MILES

$24,810

STK: C3634A

2009 Cadillac CTS Base 1SA .............................. 4D Sedan.......................... Silver

19,147 MILES

$25,375

STK: T29976A

2011 Toyota Highlander V6................................ 4D Sport Utility................. Gray

18,372 MILES

$26,881

35,484 MILES

$26,940

29,683 MILES

$27,093

24,250 MILES

$29,063

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STK: H28800B

2007 Toyota RAV4 Limited............................. 4D Sport Utility................ Red

49,285 MILES $16,023

STK: LS0424

STK: H28810A

2009 Honda CR-V EX ...................................... 4D Sport Utility................ .............

44,898 MILES $16,659

STK: J5311A

STK: B9597C

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 .................................... 4D Extended Cab............. Gray

62,400 MILES $17,230

STK: BP15744

2011 Mercedes E-Class E350 ............................. 2D Coupe.......................... White

12,499 MILES

$48,213

STK: A11469A

2010 Honda Accord EX-L 2.4......................... 4D Sedan......................... Black

33,017 MILES $17,463

STK: B9685A

2009 Mercedes SL-Class SL550 ......................... 2D Convertible.................. ............

33,736 MILES

$55,273

STK: HP15866

2009 Honda Accord EX-L 3.5...............

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29,410 MILES $18,007

STK: B9535A

2011 Lexus LX 570 .............................................. 4D Sport Utility................. Black

24,769 MILES

$65,323

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2D Coupe...................................... 75,558 4D Hatchback ............................... 61,141 4D Sport Utility............................. 96,239 4D Sedan...................................... 79,352 4D Sport Utility............................. 94,893 2D Hatchback ............................... 60,840 4D Sport Utility............................. 68,313 4D Sedan...................................... 93,061 4D Sedan...................................... 61,166 2D Coupe...................................... 84,093 4D Sedan...................................... 65,106 4D Sport Utility............................. 32,697 2D Coupe...................................... 44,051 4D Sedan...................................... 90,294 4D Sedan...................................... 56,955 4D Sport Utility............................. 82,202 4D Sedan...................................... 27,963 4D Hatchback ............................... 58,965 2D Coupe...................................... 43,864 4D Sedan...................................... 44,951 4D Sport Utility............................. 47,720 4D Sedan...................................... 30,968 4D Hatchback ............................... 70,859 4D Sport Utility............................. 54,292 4D Sedan...................................... 35,585 4D Sport Utility............................. 79,469 2D Coupe...................................... 33,800 2D Coupe...................................... 32,187 4D Sedan...................................... 37,602 4D Sedan...................................... 35,826 4D Station Wagon........................ 35,014 4D Sport Utility............................. 30,115 4D Sedan...................................... 93,323 4D Sedan...................................... 51,548 4D Sport Utility............................. 45,274 4D Sedan...................................... 36,303 4D Sport Utility............................. 37,859 4D Sport Utility............................. 62,954 4D Sedan...................................... 13,186 4D Sedan...................................... 19,538 4D Sport Utility............................. 39,144 4D Sedan...................................... 26,561 2D Sport Utility............................. 73,509 4D Sedan...................................... 20,409 4D Sedan...................................... 32,273 4D Sedan...................................... 71,757 4D Sport Utility............................. 54,330 4D Sedan...................................... 29,700 4D Sedan...................................... 19,626 4D Hatchback ............................... 3,176 4D Sport Utility............................. 81,123 4D Sport Utility............................. 40,930 4D Sedan...................................... 41,966 4D Sport Utility............................. 71,706 4D Sedan...................................... 42,308 4D Sport Utility............................. 53,484 4D Sedan...................................... 63,258

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STK: J5239D 2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS.................................. 4D Sedan..................................... STK: H29002A 2007 Honda Pilot EX-L......................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ STK: H28746A 2010 Honda Accord EX-L 2.4 ............................ 4D Sedan..................................... STK: T30307A 2009 Dodge Journey SXT .................................. 4D Sport Utility............................ STK: H28771A 2010 GMC Terrain SLE-1 ..................................... 4D Sport Utility............................

27,855 MILES $17,609

STK: H29185A 2010 Honda Accord EX-L 3.5 ............................ 4D Sedan..................................... STK: H28912A 2009 Honda CR-V EX........................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ STK: K13294A 2011 Hyundai Sonata SE .................................... 4D Sedan..................................... STK: A11289A 2010 Acura TSX 2.4.............................................. 4D Sedan..................................... STK: L11789A 2007 Lexus ES 350................................................ 4D Sedan.....................................

49,844 MILES $18,788

STK: T29941B 2008 Acura TL Base............................................. 4D Sedan..................................... STK: H29037A 2010 Honda CR-V EX........................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ STK: L11792B 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXL .................................. 4D Sedan..................................... STK: T28950B 2011 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium................... 4D Sedan..................................... STK: J5265C 2011 Honda Civic Si ............................................. 2D Coupe.....................................

45,185 MILES $19,689

STK: H28485A 2010 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2LT......................... 4D Sport Utility............................ STK: C3663A 2011 Jeep Liberty Sport...................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ STK: K13276A 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited ........................ 4D Sport Utility............................ STK: H28940A 2010 Ford Edge SEL ............................................. 4D Sport Utility............................ STK: T30138A 2009 Toyota RAV4 Limited................................. 4D Sport Utility............................

39,372 MILES $20,499

STK: H28902A 2010 Honda CR-V EX-L........................................ 4D Sport Utility............................ STK: H29016B 2011 Kia Sorento EX............................................ 4D Sport Utility............................ STK: K13254A 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T .................. 2D Coupe..................................... STK: K13345A 2009 Honda Odyssey EX-L................................. 4D Passenger Van ....................... STK: H28879A 2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT................................ 4D Sport Utility............................

43,515 MILES $21,653

STK: A11493A 2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE ....................... 4D Sedan..................................... STK: H29067A 2009 Acura RDX Technology Package........... 4D Sport Utility............................ STK: H29050A 2010 Honda Odyssey EX-L................................. 4D Passenger Van ....................... STK: K13372A 2011 Hyundai Tucson Limited........................... 4D Sport Utility............................ STK: H28339A 2009 Honda Odyssey EX-L................................. 4D Passenger Van .......................

8,845

STK: J5362A STK: L11815A

23,160 MILES $18,095 17,174 MILES $18,385 61,657 MILES $18,395 38,264 MILES $19,088 21,488 MILES $19,276 44,788 MILES $19,278 51,657 MILES $19,562 35,905 MILES $19,802 54,735 MILES $19,817 15,444 MILES $20,119 9,235 10

MILES $20,276 MILES $20,886

19,254 MILES $20,979 35,213 MILES $21,204 15,572 MILES $21,306 17,143 MILES $22,067 3,811

MILES $22,370

43,489 MILES $22,405 52,385 MILES $22,499 MILES $22,860

41,549 MILES $23,178 57,405 MILES $23,537 12,183 MILES $23,650 49,485 MILES $24,760

2010 Ford F-150 XLT ............................................ 4D Extended Cab......................... 20,927 MILES $24,791

2009 Lexus IS 250 ................................................. STK: C3598A 2009 Cadillac CTS 1SB......................................... STK: H28575A 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour EX-L ............... STK: CP15919 2012 Chrysler Town & Country Touring-L .....

STK: D0602A STK: J5379A

69,154 MILES $17,756

4D Sedan..................................... 29,609 MILES $24,943 4D Sedan..................................... 56,308 MILES $24,995 4D Sport Utility............................ 15,124 MILES $25,391 4D Passenger Van ....................... 23,525 MILES $25,499

2008 Acura MDX Technology........................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 49,817 MILES $25,732 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara ........... 4D Sport Utility............................ 26,506 MILES $26,334

STK: A11451A 2010 Acura RDX Technology Package........... 4D Sport Utility............................ STK: A11280A 2009 Acura MDX Base........................................ 4D Sport Utility............................ STK: TP15888A 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab............. 4D Quad Cab ............................... STK: T30288A 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser Base.............................. 4D Sport Utility............................ STK: H28521A 2011 Honda Pilot EX-L......................................... 4D Sport Utility............................

49,200 MILES $26,424

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rushing by Owens. 30. November 2, 1996 WA (10-2) 14 PA (3-7) 12 The underdog Patriots matched WA in TDs, but the extra-point thing was getting boring for PA. Their tailback Chris Lenza ran wild for 211 yards on 26 carries. WA won it with second half drives of 86 and 64 yards finished off on TDs runs by Falcone winner Kopka. Fred Marianacci kicked the winning points. PA lineman Paul Tabone lined up at fullback and plunged in for a PA TD. Charles Sciandra recovered a fumble in the endzone for the other. The next two weeks the Warriors won a playoff game then lost in the D-2 final to Berwick. 31. November 1, 1997 WA (11-1) 42 PA (4-8) 14 What were the 3-8 Patriots doing leading the undefeated Warriors 14-0 at the half? Riding the back of bruising fullback A.J. Oliveri who scored all the points with two TDs and a 2-pointer. WA didn’t pull ahead until a Jeff Kostick TD run with 9:00 left, but then scored three more, one on Rich Musinski’s 29-yard pick-six. Falcone winner QB B.J. Stelacone was 10for-18 for 128 and two TDs. The Warriors lost in the D-2 playoffs to Berwick the next week. 32. November 6, 1998 WA (10-3) 34 PA (4-6) 13 With 180 all-purpose yards, including TDs on a 69-yard punt return, a 14-yard run, and a 33-yard Td pass from Fred Marianacci, Musinski won Falcone for WA. For PA Oliveri carried tacklers on his back and tailback Kevin Shotwell rushed for 111 for PA and threw a gadget pass to QB Tony Kravitz to keep it close at halftime, 20-13. WA won the District 2 AA title two weeks later beating Montrose 21-20. The next week they lost to Mt. Carmel in the state tourney. 33. November 7, 1999 PA (8-3) 24 WA (6-4) 7 Shotwell came back with another 102 and threw a 20-yard TD to pat Roman on the option to win the Falcone. Chris Dalessandro kicked a 32-yard field goal and P.J. Gronski ran 45 for six as PA broke a four-game WA winning streak in the first game of the Armillay era at PA. PA lost to Dallas the next week in a D-2 first round game.

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34. September 23, 2000 PA (9-3) 14 WA (4-6) 13 Two firsts: September and overtime. The monster NEPFC was created and wouldn’t accommodate an endof-the-season WA-PA game so it was played in September. It was 7-7 after four. After each team scored in the OT, a missed PAT gave PA the win. PA defensive tackle Jim Norris refused to be blocked and won the Falcone. PA QB Chris Barnic snuck for a TD and threw a TD pass to Jeff Montagna in the OT. WA scored on two gadgets: a hook-and-ladder to Eric Randazzo for 65 yards and a throwback to QB Andy Castanaro by Randazzo. The next two weeks PA beat Leighton, then lost to Berwick in the D-2 playoffs. 35. September 22, 2001 WA (7-5) 15 PA (9-3) 0 Another September game and WA Falcone winner Matt Williams spied on PA’s all-time rusher Matt Pisano and he was held to 31 yards on 17 carries. Castanaro scrambled 21 yards to set up a Nick Musinski rushing TD and scored one himself on a QB draw with two seconds left in the first half. The teams played again in November in the Eastern Conference title game and PA won. 36. November 2, 2002 PA (9-4) 24 WA (9-3) 6 There was no stopping Pisano this time as he rushed for 119 and two TDs and turned a flat pass into an 82yard TD to become an easy Falcone choice. Charles Consagra kicked a 21-yard field goal. PA beat Valley View and Shamokin to win the D-2 title. They lost to Strath Haven in the state tourney.

37. October 31, 2003 PA (9-3) 26 WA (9-4) 23 OT again, this time double in what is considered the most exciting game in the series. PA finally won on a Jack Stankoski-to-Keith Fleming TD pass in the second OT. But the story was a record 300 yards rushing by Falcone winner PA’s Tony Avvisato, including TD runs of 58, 55, and 75. For WA Joe Marianacci had 60 yards receiving and 100 yards passing on option plays including a 65yard TD pass to Dave Pacchioni. The teams played again two weeks later in the District 2 title game and WA won on a pass by Marianacci to Mark Mattei off a fake field goal with: 06 left. WA lost to Strath Haven the next week. 38. November 6, 2004 PA (5-5) 15 WA (5-5) 7 PA’s win in 2004 evened the series at 19-19. All four scores, a field goal and two TDs by PA and a TD by WA were set up by penalties and turnovers. PA’s Gennaro Zangardi won the Falcone with a 20yard TD reception on a 4thand-12 and an interception. Stankoski also hit Jeff Grabosky for a score and Mike Wilson kicked a 30-yard field goal. Raheem Williams scored the WA TD on a 17yard run. 39. November 4, 2005 WA (8-2) 41 PA (1-9) 28 A wild one with big-time performances by WA’s Falcone winner Ryan McDonnell and PA’s Charles Salvo. McDonnell rushed for 170 yards on 32 carries and scored four touchdowns. Salvo scored two on a fumble return and an 85-yard TD reception

from QB Jack Stankoski on one of the prettiest plays in the series. Stankoski threw the ball 60 yards in the air and dropped it over Salvo’s shoulder in stride. WA lost to Pottsville in the D-2 playoffs the next week. 40. November 3, 2006 WA (10-3) 14 PA (3-7) 10 Started out looking like a WA rout, but ended up a near upset. WA’s Tyler Serbin scored rushing TDs on the Warriors’ first two possessions and WA led14-0 at the half. Serbin won the Falcone with 171 yards rushing on 29 carries, but 128 of that was in the first half. PA stepped up the defense in the second half. They recovered a fumble and blocked a punt to lead to Craig Champi-to-Rob Timek 20-yard TD pass and a 27-yard Paul Gattuso field goal. The Patriots were driving in WA territory when time ran out. WA lost to Lakeland in the D-2 playoffs. 41. November 2, 2007 WA (9-1) 20 PA (2-8) 16 The underdog Patriots overcame a 14-0 fourth quarter deficit only to have the Warriors pull it out 2016 on a touchdown run by Tyler Serbin with 1:57 left. WA QB P.J. Adonizio scored on a 4th down sneak in the first half and WA’s Bobby Kintz blocked a punt and Matthew Pietrowsky fell on it in the end zone to give Wyoming Area a 14-0 lead with 11:10 remaining the game. PA’s Tom Pisano scored on a TD run and a 37-yard pick-six. A 29-yard field goal by Paul Gattuso put PA up16-14 with 4:14 left, before the Serbin TD. WA tackle Nick Bellanco was the Falcone Award winner. WA lost to Riverside in the D-2 playoffs. 42. October 31, 2008 PA (6-4) 28 WA (4-6) 14 The Patriots broke a three-game series winning streak by WA with a 28-14 win at Trippi under new coach Tony Donato. WA was still in it as late as 3:30 of the fourth quarter, when PA led 21-14 and WA had the ball at the WA 35. That’s when Patriot senior linebacker Matt Kobeski made the play that put the game away. He tipped a pass, caught the ball on the rebound and ran it 33 yards into the end zone to make it a two score game, 28-14. PA’s Chris Price rushed for 105 yards on 37 carries. Sam Parente won the Falcone. He caught five passes for 137 yards, and a touchdown. PA lost to Abington Heights in the

D-2 playoffs the next week. 43. November 6, 2009 PA (4-6) 40 WA (2-8) 19 For only the second time in the series both teams had losing records. Wyoming Area kept the game close for three and a half quarters until two late Patriot touchdowns put the game out of reach. Chris Price, a senior, finished with 203 yards rushing and two touchdowns to win the Falcone. R.J. Emmett hit Dwight Houseman with a 33-yard Td pass. Freshman Nick O’Brien had a 56-yard TD run for WA. 44. November 6, 2010 WA 21 (7-3) PA 7 (0-10) Now a sophomore Falcone MVP winner Nick O’Brien rushed for118 yards and two touchdowns as Wyoming Area won an odd game, 21-7, at Charley Trippi. There were seven turnovers and 19 penalties for more than 100 yards. How odd was the game? Wyoming Area senior Eric Eramo scored his team’s final touchdown on a 6-yard punt return. You read that right. A 6yard punt return. O’Brien scored on a 9-yard run for the first score and on a 12-yard pass from Chris Murphy. For PA Antony Schwab hit Evan Hahn for a 35-yard touchdown pass with 6:59 remaining. The Warriors lost the next week at Pine Grove in a first round Eastern Conference game. 45. November 5, 2011 PA (3-7) 24 WA (7-3) 21 The 28-yard Anthony Schwab to Joe Starinsky completion on a fourth-and-6 play with under four minutes left set up the game winning Td, a 1-yard run by Marc Romanczuk. The Patriots led17-7 at the half on a 23-yard field goal by Chris Musto, a 51-yard Td pass from Schawb to Evan Hahn and a 6yarder from Schwab to Delaney. The Warriors cut the deficit to 17-13 on a Td run by Jeff Skursky with 9:38 to play and took a 2117 lead on a Nick O’Brien to Joe Adonizio 28-yard Td pass with 6:43 left and a two-point conversion. But PA went on an eight-play, 73-yard drive for the game-winning score. O’Brien rushed for 116 yards, threw a Td pass and caught one. PA lineman Anthony Haughton won the Falcone. WA beat Mid Valley the next week, then lost to GAR in the District 2 2A playoffs.

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The Pittston Area Varsity Cheeleaders, front row, Maria Capitano, Kaitlynn Wolfram, Trina Davis, Alex Cawley, Allie Anastasti, Shelby Rinaldi, Katrina Lutecki, Samantha Hoban, Kiki Erfman. Second row, Lauren Senese, Marina Maida, Nicole Psaila, Katie Wynn, Kayla Vogue, Maria Lussi, Kyla Balchune, Tabitha Filipski. Third row, Asst. Coach Evelyn Moyer, Morgan Shea, Hunter Antal, Leanne Para, Bridget Starinski, Alleysha Reynolds, Carly Walker, Jennifer Mataloni, Marissa Facciponti, Julie Kalinas, Head Coach Kim Organ. Not pictured: Alyssa Adkins and Desirae Bellas.

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Falcone MVP Trophy XXXV By JACK SMILES

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Two players, one from each team, have chances to be a twotime winner of the 35th Carmello Falcone Memorial Most Valuable Player Trophy for Friday’s game. WA’s Nick O’Brien won the trophy in 2010 as a sophomore. PA’s Anthony Haughton won it last year as a junior. The only two-time winner was WA’s Jim Pizano who won in 1991 and 1993. O’Brien and Pizano are connected already. O’Brien broke Pizano’s school rushing record this season and the pair met on the field last week. The trophy was inaugurated in 1978 and won by WA’s Charlie McDermott who is on the WA

staff. He’s one of four staffers who are Falcone winners. WA assistant Rich Musinski won in ’98. PA assistants Gennaro Zangardi and Jim Norris won in 2004 and 2000. Haughton and Norris are connected, too. They are two of only four interior linemen to have won a Falcone, PA’s Charlie Kabalka ’89 and WA’s Nick Bellanco 2007 being the others. Previous winners

1978 -Charlie McDermott WA 1979 - Mike Sobeski PA 1980 - Gary Dolhan WA 1981 - Mark Sickler WA 1982 - Jamie Kutzer WA 1983 - Nick Biscontini PA 1984 - Leo Malsky WA 1985 - Ken Scalpi PA 1986 - Tom Musto PA 1987 - J.R. Richards PA

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1988 - Greg Dolhan WA 1989 - Charlie Kabalka PA 1990 - John Nocito WA 1991 - Jim Pizano WA 1992 - Jamie Kudrako WA 1993 - Jim Pizano WA 1994 - Mike Owens PA 1995 - Tony Scatena WA 1996 - Ben Kopka WA 1997 - B. J. Stelacone WA 1998 - Rich Musinski WA 1999 - Kevin Shotwell PA 2000 - Jim Norris PA 2001 - Matt Williams WA 2002 - Matt Pisano PA 2003 - Tony Avvisato PA 2004 - Gennaro Zangardi PA 2005 - Ryan McDonnell WA 2006 - Tyler Serbin WA 2007 - Nick Bellanco WA 2008 - Sam Parente PA 2009 - Chris Price PA 2010 - Nick O’Brien WA 2011 - Anthony Haughton, PA

Sam Falcone, center with the 2012 Falcone MVP Trophy, is flanked by WA coach Randy Spencer, left, and PA coach Mike Barrett.

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PA’s all-time record from 1966 through 2011, not counting this season’s games, is 252-232-6 for a .514 winning percentage. WA record is 341-171-4 for a .664 winning percentage. If that’s all the info you had and you knew the teams played 45 regular season games, you might expect Wyoming Area to have a big edge in those games. But when playing each other, WA and PA are only one game apart, with WA leading 23-22. The point differential is 792-758 or less than a point per game average. Why? Well, it’s a rivalry so, as they say, you can throw out the records. And second, consistency in coaching. In the past 20 seasons from 1992 to 2011 WA has had two coaches, Paul Marranca and Randy Spencer. And Spencer was Marranca’s lead assistant (in Marranca’s later years Marranca called him co-head coach) for 15 seasons. The men are so similar they even sound alike. So the transition there was smooth and in the past 20 years Wyoming Area is 151-82. In those same 20 years from 1992-2011, PA has had seven head coaches and the transitions haven’t always been smooth. PA’s record in those 20 years is 91-124. Third, Wyoming Area had lighter schedules in years when they have been a 2A team and that was an issue last season and could be an issue this season.

Last year PA went into the game 2-7 playing 3A and 4A teams, while WA went in 6-2 playing 2A teams. PA won 2421. WA can shoulda, woulda, coulda that game to death. Yeah, they could have won, but they didn’t. This season the schedules are pretty much the same and the records will be pretty much the same. So, same result? No prediction, but let’s face it going into the game having played Abington, Scranton, Dallas, Berwick and Valley West versus having played Hanover, Holy Redeemer and Nanticoke is different. I’m pretty sure PA could have scored 40 points against those WA opponents. So the teams are more evenly matched than the records indicate, but that doesn’t mean PA will win again. For one thing they aren’t likely to win by a field goal again. Kicking, though it’s been getting better lately, is a weakness. A plus for PA some of the key players from last season’s win – Joe Starinsky, Marc Romanczuk, Justin Wilk and Anthony Haughton – are back. The X-factor is WA’s Nick O’Brien. If he breaks big plays, which PA prevented last season, WA likely wins. One way to prevent that is to tackle him, no easy task, a better way is how Lake Lehman did it. Run the ball and eat the clock and keep O’Brien on defense. But with a few exceptions PA hasn’t been running the ball this year as well as last. Again no prediction except for a close one.

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