The Pittston Dispatch 12-02-2012 by The Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company

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WA student on a mission

Police say ‘not so fast’

Ready for a party?

Schission collects school supplies for Nicaragua school.

Dupont cops to fight council’s plan for merger.

Mural depicting local history to be dedicated Dec. 12.

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Pittston's Shawn Klush performed a concert at the Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre last week to benefit the Pittston Library's Cosgrove Expansion Campaign. For more photos, see PAGES 28-29

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Tompkins Streeters come full circle Tony Alu held his mother’s hand as the two walked down Tompkins Street to Saitta’s store. He remembers being all decked out in his cowboy suit, six guns at his side. At 92 Tomkins, just a couple of doors away from the Alus’ at 89, stood a mom and her little boy who looked to be about Tony’s age. They had just moved in. Tony’s mom, always very friendly, immediately struck up a conversation, and as she did, the little boy said, “I have a cowboy suit and guns too.” He ran into his house and when he reappeared, he and Tony went across the street to an empty lot and played the rest of the afternoon. That was nearly 60 years ago, but sitting at Flaherty’s bar in Kingston Thursday night, Tony told the story like it had happened yesterday, with Joe Leone, the other little boy, sitting next to him smiling and shaking his head at Tony’s uncanny memory.

Tony and Joe were a little more than four years old at the time “but we became fast friends right then and there,” Tony said. So much so that Tony’s mother talked the nuns at St. Rocco’s school into allowing Joe to start kindergarten with Tony even though Joe would not turn five until the following February. They attended St. Rocco’s right through 8th grade graduation. Another story from their youth, again recalled by Tony, is the day he told Joe he couldn’t play because his uncles were taking him fishing. Joe said he was going fishing too. They wound up at the same place. Joe’s dad was a shoemaker. So were Tony’s uncles. Both now retired – Tony from a career in special education and Joe from the postal service – the two are returning, so to speak, to the place where their lifelong friendship began. Only they are not on Tompkins Street these days but in Tompkins Street, a musical duo they

formed last winter. In addition to their day jobs, Tony and Joe have been involved in music most of their lives. “Which is pretty ironic,” Tony said, “because I remember when we used to be playing baseball on that same lot where we played cowboys and Joe’s uncle – we knew him as Professor Falzone – would walk all the way from Market Street to give Joe a music lesson and Joe would run and hide.” He wouldn’t hide for long, however, and by the time Joe was seven, he performed with his uncle in the Falzone Duet, Joe strumming chords to old Italian standards while Professor Falzone played melody. Tony recalls Professor Falzone’s signature song being “Beautiful Dreamer.” Influenced, as were many of their generation, by The Beatles – Joe always says “I saw them on Ed Sullivan when I was a freshman and it ruined my life” and then adds “and that’s not a joke” – each played in several

rock and roll bands throughout high school and continued to as adults. In high school, Tony, who started taking guitar lessons when he was 13, teamed up with friends Richie Giamusso, Phil DePhillips and Raymond Calabrese in a band they called The Spades, while Joe and his dear friend Mike Paradis (now deceased) played with Cookie Pisano and Gary Serafin in The Queensmen. Joe, who in his 20s traveled the country in a club band, stepped away from music for several years, but Tony continued doing a solo act and a few duos and eventually became lead singer for the popular local band The Cadillacs. In the past few years, Joe has combined his musical talent with his faith writing original songs and performing with a group called The Living Stones at contemporary services on Saturday nights at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Kingston. Tony, meanwhile, donates a

lot of his time to worthwhile causes. Right now he’s spending his mornings ringing a bell at a Salvation Army red kettle with his friend Jimmy Steer. I’ve been fortunate to be friends with both Tony and Joe since high school. We’ve spent a lot of time together over the years and sitting with them Thursday night only reminded of what sweet, gentle, good guys they are. I’ve been thinking, when all is said and done, it seems you can take the boys out of St. Rocco’s but you can’t take St. Rocco’s out of the boys. The same is apparently true of Tompkins Street. Note: You can hear The Tomkins Street Duo Friday night, Dec. 7, in the bar and lounge at Cooper’s Seafood Restaurant on Kennedy Boulevard in Pittston. Interestingly, before Kennedy Boulevard was created, Tompkins Street extended right down to where Cooper’s is currently located. Imagine that.

VOL. 66, NO. 43 School supplies for Nicaragua.......................3 Bicycling to Florida ..........................................4 Helping local women .......................................5 Against police merger.....................................6 Local chatter.....................................................8

Downtown mural ..............................................9 Peeking into the Past .....................................10 Editorial/cartoon .............................................14 Maria Heck........................................................15 Nutrition............................................................15

Town News ......................................................34 Sports ................................................................41 Obituaries .......................................................48 School news....................................................B2 Faith .............................................................B5, 7

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He’s a student with a mission School supply drive to help new school in Nicaragua By JOE HEALEY

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Austin Shission sits behind some of the items needed to be collected over the next several weeks in order to complete his mission of delivering school supplies to schools in Nicaragua.

versation,” but he picked up a great deal more while he was there. Despite it being sponsored by the United Methodist Church, he said his group was there to do good, not to spread religion. “That wasn’t what it was all about,” he said. “We did go to churches every night, but we weren’t preaching or anything like that.” A return trip is planned for February, and Shission hopes to take a quantity of school supplies back for the school. Shission got his urge to travel from his mother, who traveled on a missionary trip to Haiti. “I’ve always wanted to go there,” he said. “But I got this

opportunity to go to Nicaragua and I jumped on it.” Items needed for the classrooms include crayons, playdough, glue sticks, water colors, construction paper, pencils, whiteboard markers, stickers, pencil erasers, scissors, math flash cards and pencils. Items needed for science labs are microscopes, test tubes, flasks, Erlenmeyer flasks, beakers, funnels, Buchner funnels, separating filters, pipettes, Bunsen burners, thermometers, forceps, tripods, filter paper and graduated cylinders. The marching band needs bass, floor and snare drums, tom toms, cajas, gulro, bell xylophone, trumpet,

coronet, drumsticks and bass drumsticks. The music room needs Yamaha DGX230 keyboards, bass guitars, acoustic guitar and amps, drums, microphones, mic stands, 15-inch and 18-inch speakers, bongos, 15-foot cables and flutes. The computer lab needs desks, chairs, file cabinets, blank CDs, fans, webcams, projectors, mouse pads, mouse controllers, ethernet cables, extension cords and modems. The sports program needs volleyballs, soccer balls, volleyball nets, baseballs, reference cones, youth baseball gloves and mitts, boxing gloves, stopwatches, reference flags, first aid kits, tennis balls,

whistles, youth aluminum baseball bats, shin guards and tennis rackets. For now, Shission got permission to set up a collection box in each of Wyoming Area’s schools. But he hopes to expand it to other districts as well. “I just want to make it easier for anyone in the Valley to donate,” he said. Even after his next trip, the collections will continue. “I’ll keep doing it until we get everything they need.” Shission set up a Facebook page, Nicaragua School Collection, to keep an updated supply list and a list of drop off locations. For more information, email Nicaraguaschoolcollection@gmail.com.

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He’s helping build a school a half a world away. Austin Shission, a junior at Wyoming Area Secondary Center, has started a school supplies drive for a school in Masaya, Nicaragua. From Dec. 28, 2011 to Jan 11, 2012, Shission traveled to Nicaragua as part of the Mission of Peace, a United Methodistsponsored experience for high school youth. While there he helped build homes and worked on a project to build a school. “While at the project, I found out about the need for school supplies,” he said. The school, which has 120 students, started with grades K to 5 and recently opened grades 6 to 11. He said next year 12th grade will open. He worked on Project Chacocente, a non-profit, integrating program that aims to transform people, not just give them food and/or housing. It helps move families from the city dump of Managua, Nicaragua, to the clean air and fertile soil of Masaya, where the people learn skills for living independently. His said his mission work in Nicaragua was fulfilling. “It was one of the most life changing experiences I’ve ever had,” he said. “First we traveled a little bit to see the landscape,” he said. “And we interacted with the people. Mission work is not always about hands on work, putting bricks down. It’s about meeting people, getting to know them.” Shission speaks “enough Spanish to have a simple con-

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Bike rider in it for the long haul

Doug Warabak of Exeter will be riding his bicycle from Moose Lodge 1207 in West Pittston to West Pasco Moose Lodge 2366 in New Port Richey, Fla., in his 1300mile 'Tour de Moose' to raise money for the Moosehaven Endowment Fund.

Moose member Doug Warabak pedaling to Florida to raise funds

the Adventure Cycling Association, a resource for bicycle traveling. The associIn February, Doug Wara- ation provided him routes, of 50 miles a day. “They say after the first week the sorebak, a retired postal worker mapping and survival tips. from Exeter, rode his Trek “They have maps of proven ness leaves your body you Road Bike across Florida. “I trails and they break it down might extend it out to 90 or touched a wheel in the Atlan- to 30 mile segments,” Wara- more,” he said. The ride is almost eight tic at Vero Beach, three days bak said. Bicycles are prolater I touched a wheel in the hibited on interstates and times as long as his previous longest ride, the 170 miles he Gulf,” he said. turnpikes. That three- H O W T O H E L P The route covered crossing Florida in day ride gave follows sec- February. He’ll pack three spare him the idea Lodge members or the public can ondary roads tubes and a patch kit, a tent, to try to pedal pledge to sponsor some of the and dedicatmiles on Doug’s trip. Stop by the all the way Moose ed bike trails bed roll, sleeping bag and Lodge 425 Exeter Avenue from Pennsyl- in West Pittston or send a check and requires may stay in a couple of the vania to Flor- for any amount to Doug’s Tour de two ferry dozen or so Moose lodges he Moose, 425 Exeter Avenue, West ida. rides. His hopes to visit. Pittston PA, 18643. Warabak is on his way to Warabak, map shows 60, is a membike shops Florida now. He left yesterday in his ber of Pittston along the route. Moose Lodge 1207. His first segment will fol- truck. He plans to leave the One day in the Lodge so- low Rt. 115 to near Allen- truck there and then fly back cial quarters in West Pittston town, from where he will go here Thursday before his he was talking to Lodge Ad- to Philadelphia to connect Saturday departure. While in Florida this week ministrator Bernie Cassetori with his son, Nick. who asked, “Did you ever He hopes to cover the he is going to stop at Moose think of doing the ride as a 1,300 miles through Pennsyl- Lodge 2366 in New Port Rifund raiser?” vania, Maryland, Virginia, chey, the terminus of his bike On Saturday, in conjunc- North Carolina, South Car- journey. “I’ll be making a tion with the Lodge’s 100th olina, Georgia and Florida in personal appearance, so they anniversary celebration, Wa- 22 days pedaling a minimum know I’m serious.” rabak will embark on his bike ride to Florida dubbed “Doug’s Tour de Moose” to APPLIANCE & raise money for the MooseSERVICE INC. haven Endowment Fund. Moosehaven is a retirement Beat The Rush! PRE-SEASON community near Jackson* SNOW ville, Florida, which will be BLOWER the one of the f inal stops on Plus Tax Warabak’s trek. TUNE-UP Includes: Spark plug, Oil Change, Check Belt, Adjust Warabak used to be a runCarburetor and Fresh Fuel ner. About four years ago he *Expires 11/3/12. 595 Market St. • Kingston • 288-4508 switched to bicycle because 601 Cedar Ave. • Scranton • 343-1121 it is easier on his legs. 304 N. Main St. • Moscow • 842-4668 To plan his trip he joined

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Exeter Shoe store to donate over 200 pairs of shoes to Dress for Success By JACK SMILES

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Ed Esposito, of Esposito’s shoes in Exeter, was at a Leadership Wilkes-Barre fund raiser where he met Linda Armstrong and learned about Luzerne County Dress “We decid- for Success, a ed to do a program which provides prodrive ... fessional attire for disadvanAnd just taged women through for job interword of views and career advancemouth in ment. the store “We have a lot women cuswe exceedtomers ed what we bring shoeswho in thought it for repair,” Eswas going posito said. “We decided to to do.” do a drive for Ed Esposito Linda by asking our existing repair customers to donate gently-used shoes that are job interview appropriate. And just through word of mouth in the store we exceeded what we thought it was going to do.” Esposito’s collected over 200

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Esposito’s helps put women on their feet

Charlie Falchetti, Esposito's store manager and board certified pedorthist, with some of the shoes to be donated to area women. JACK SMILES/THE SUNDAY DISPATCH

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DUPONT BOROUGH

Police against possible merger Cops take measures to counteract disbanding are changing and Dupont needs to adapt. He said state funding, once freely handed out, is no Dupont Police aren’t going longer coming in. down without a fight. “You used to be able to say, The Dupont mayor and coun- ‘We need a police car’ and get cil are considering disbanding one,” Lello said. “I don’t have their full-time police force and that luxury anymore.” contracting Pittston City take “I have a car that breaks down, over patrols in the borough. now it’s bicycles and horses beA letter addressed to cause I don’t have the Dupont residents and Mayor Dan Lello money.” signed “Dupont Police Lello said officials said times are Department” lists are simply looking at point by point why changing and options and nothing has that would be a bad Dupont needs to been decided. idea. Also, a petition adapt. “We’re looking at ophas been set up opposportunities to save ing the deal and a money,” Lello said. prominent union lawHe gave an example yer sent a warning to of shared services that council to not to do away with the work, a yard waste recycling unit borough’s police department. that Dupont jointly operates with But Dupont’s mayor, Daniel Lel- five other Luzerne County mulo, stresses nothing is finalized. nicipalities. Reasons the Dupont Police “We’re trying to do more give in the letter include all the things like that,” he said. officers will be out of a job, there Lello said everyone involved will be few patrols, if any, in the wants what is best for the borborough, and there will an in- ough. crease in crime because crimi“Here’s the bottom line: I’m a nals will know is there is no local police protection. See POLICE, Page 12 Also, response times will be extended, police won’t respond to minor calls, including EMS, parking and harassment calls, and Pittston City emergencies will take priority over Dupont’s. Additionally, Pittston’s officers aren’t known by Dupont reswith idents and the plan will cost borover ough a lot of money if it is decided to bring back the department 40 Years in a year or sooner. Experience In the past, Dupont has used Call state police to patrol the borough for several shifts and it didn’t work, the letter says. Pittston City Administrator Joe Moskovitz said he didn’t want to discuss the letter point by point, but he said the bullet points are inaccurate and untrue. “We have a very professional police force,” Moskovitz said. Cell “We understand the Dupont police officers are unhappy, but that’s not a Pittston City issue. PA Lic. #PA 002952 Licensed & Insured Mayor Dan Lello said times

In a letter to Dupont residents, Dupont police, who work out of this office in the borough building, outline why they believe merging the force with Pittston City is a bad idea.

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will be a reflection of your years of experience, your understanding of your communities, your budgets.” He said total amount all the municipalities spend is $2.2 million, or about $85 a person, a year. “What’s the best product you can put on the street?” he said. “I would argue there’s probably a better way to spend $2.2 million. You’re probably not getting the best bang for your buck.” State Rep. Mike Carroll, D-

Avoca, said crime is on the rise in Greater Pittston. “We are all facing difficult financial times,” Carroll said. “We need to put our heads together and find out if there’s a way we can provide the best possible police service to our citizens, with an eye on price and an eye on being able to meet the needs of the community.” Jenkins Township already has an agreement to patrol Yatesville. Neither municipality was represented at the meeting.

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The budget section will comization may be the answer.” He said his office would prepare each municipality’s true pare a feasibility study, with sev- cost of public safety. Everything Greater Pittston Regional Po- en sections, to examine if a re- is considered in this section, lice Department? gional police force would work from salary and benefits, to janA group of public officials in the area. itorial serves and toilet paper. were given the pitch Wednesday “We need a true cost because The demographics section night to consolidate services. would compare population, there has to be a way to compare Ron Stern, a member of the square miles and other such sta- apples to apples,” Stern said. state Department of Community tistics. And cost allocations is what and Economic The fiscal data every municipality must pay, Development’s Ron Stern, a member of section would ana- based on factors such as populaCenter for Local the state DCED’s Center lyze each of the gen- tion, road miles or tax assessGovernment Sereral funds and pull ment. vices, offered the for Local Government And finally, a conclusion/recout public safety exServices, said the area state’s help. ommendation section. penses. Stern said the comprises 26.3 square “We may recommend going “We’d map it out area comprises miles and includes Pittso it’s easy to see ahead with it, or we may not 26.3 square what you’re paying, think it’s a good idea at this miles and in- ston, Avoca, Duryea, what your neighbor time,” he said. cludes Pittston, Dupont, Hughestown, Stern said the study could take is paying,” Stern Avoca, Duryea, Jenkins Township, Laflin said. between 4 and 6 months to comDupont, Hughes- and Yatesville. Manpower sec- plete. town, Jenkins “Getting municipalities to tion would look at Township, Laflin how many officers work together is difficult,” he and Yatesville. and hours are needed in the new said. “We can start small and The area has 26,000 people department and an organization build on that. Once other comand collectively cost $2.2 mil- section would set up a new de- munities see you’ve got a good lion for public safety in 2011, partment, from the chief down. product and it’s functioning well, Stern said. It would also map out any spe- they’re going to come in.” The combined departments cialty departments such as a deYudichak stressed that the have 18 full-time and 66 part- tective division or K-9 unit. towns would have complete contime officers. The budget and cost allocation trol over forming a department. State Sen. John Yudichak, D- sections are the most scruti“You’re going to construct the Nanticoke, discussed a West nized. department,” Yudichak said. “It Side police force that was proposed 10 years ago in Plymouth, Plymouth Township, Larksville and Edwardsville. • Carpet • Tile • Laminate • Hardwood • Vinyl “It broke down because of politics, because of parochialism,” • Paint • Wallcovering • & More! he said. “All the numbers were 12” x 12” IN STOCK LAMINATE there. All the logic was there. It CUSTOM FLOORING CERAMIC VINYL failed because of politics.” starting at He said there’s often a sense FLOORING 2” WOOD FLOOR TILE by municipal officials that they were ceding control of their sq. ft. sq. ft. sq. ft. community. BENJAMIN MOORE “There are folks that didn’t PAINT $ want to give up control over hir99 CARPET • Interior Flat ing those officers,” he said. INSTALLED WITH PAD Gallon “Some folks just like things the starting • Eggshell $ 99 way they are. They don’t like • Semigloss at sq. ft. Gallon change.” But Yudichak stressed that SCRANTON PITTSTON criminals don’t care about mu1919 Pittston Ave. 701 Pittston By-Pass nicipal boundaries. 342-8884 655-6284 “It’s a fragmented system of BENJAMIN MOORE PAINTS • Custom Color Mixing local law enforcements and it • Painter’s Supplies makes it easier for criminals to Daily: 8:00 To 5:30 • Mon. & Thurs. 8:00 To 7:00 • Sat. 8:00 To 4:00 Sun. 12:00 To 4:00(Pittston Only) do their thing,” he said “We have *Based on 360 sq. ft. Extra charges may apply. to get ahead of it. And regional-

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UPS Store is Toys for Tots drop-off point B&N Book Fair benefits library

Neil Frankavitz, UPS Store sales associate, left, and Josh Minetola, UPS Store assistant manager, will again assist the Marines in providing toys this Christmas.

For the eighth consecutive year, The UPS Store at the Midway Shopping Center in Wyoming will be a Toys for Tots dropoff point for the annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve drive for toy donations. John Minetola, owner, estimates that his store collected over $3,000 worth of toys in 2011. The deadline for this year is Saturday, Dec. 22. In addition to accepting a new unwrapped toy donation, The UPS Store is also participating in the Marine Corp nationwide Toys for Tots Literacy Program. Happy birthday Birthday greetings go out to Joe Donahue of Pittston Township who will celebrate his big day next Tuesday, Dec. 11, with a family gathering at his home in Pittston Township. Also celebrating birthdays are Anthony Grieco of Hughestown who celebrated on Nov. 28; Liz Guarilia of Duryea cele-

brating on Dec. 4. Anniversary Wishes Happy anniversary to Greg and Eileen Dewey of Exeter who celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary on Nov. 22. Also to Councilwoman Barbara and Vito Gatto of Hughestown celebrating on Dec. 7. Newborns A girl was born to Candice and Thomas Kelly of Pittston Twp on Nov. 2. A boy was born to Julie Corey and John German of Exeter on Nov. 3 A girl was born to Amanda and Frank Carey of Exeter on Nov. 6 A girl was born to Sara Bryk and Jim Fina of Pittston on Nov. 7 A boy was born to Susan and Brian Esley of Wyoming on Nov. 10 A girl was born to Jessica and Robert Burylo of Exeter on Nov. 17

Friends of the Pittston Memorial Library will participate in the Barnes & Noble Book Fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 14 and Saturday, Dec. 15 at Barnes & Noble, 421 Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre. Supporters, friends and shoppers will have the opportunity to support the library by mentioning the Pittston Library when making purchase at the checkout counter or by using a Book Fair voucher, available at the library. Barnes & Noble will donate a portion of a purchaser’s sale to the library. Free gift-wrapping will be available on Saturday, Dec. 15 with a receipt. Event chairperson Janet Delaney is being assisted by Ann Simko, Eva Mae Falcone, Ann Noone, Patti Gregorio, Charlotte Para, Audrey O’Brien, Ann Teresa Engleman, Maria Capolarella Montante, Betty DeGennaro, Kelly Carroll, Jackie Carroll, Courtney Lomas, Barbara Quinn, Mary Pat Scarantino, Theresa Ormando, Marla Pupa, Eileen Burns, Ellen Mondlak, Anne Hogya, Susan Lombardo and Ann Monahan. In the photo, from left, Maria Capolarella Montante, Betty DeGennaro, Eva Mae Falcone and Ann Simko. St. Elizabeth Seton Christmas party The Confraternity of Catholic Women of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s parish, Swoyersville, will hold their Christmas party on Sunday, Dec. 9 following the 11:30 a.m. Mass in the church hall. Members and guests are asked to meet at 11:15 a.m. in the church hall to attend the service in a group. Their pastor and spiritual moderator, Father Joseph Pisaneschi will preside. Dinner will be served prompt-

ly at 1 p.m. and catered by Ann Voitek’s Catering of West Wyoming. Deadline with payment of $12 should be made by December 2 by calling Madeleine Barush or Fran Krajnak. Payment can be dropped in the collection basket or at the rectory office. Table reservations of eight can be made when calling in a reservation. A $5 door prize donation for those attending is optional. The party is open to all women

of the parish and their guests. You do not have to be a member of the Confraternity to attend. Oplatky, or the Christmas wafer, will be exchanged among those attending. Newly elected officers for 2013and 2014 will be installed by their moderator, Father Pisaneschi prior to the party. They include Madeleine Barush, president; Pat Quinn, vice-president; Martha Dougalas, Recording Secretary; Joanne Baker, Treasurer and Mary Zukosky, Publicity.

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The finished mural on the side of Pittston Dental on Main Street depicting coal mining and the textile and rail industries.

Downtown Heritage mural to be unveiled on Dec. 12 The downtown Heritage Mural will officially be dedicated at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 12. The dedi-

cation will be held in conjunction with the grand opening of the new, adjoining UFCW Credit

Union building. The mural covers the entire side of the Pittston Dental building and it depicts

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Editor’s column offered advice in ‘54 Peeking into the past

Question #1 In 1954, on a visit to his hometown, former Pittston native and major league baseball legend With Judy Minsavage Bucky Harris was surprised to find many residents were upset with him for something that happened in 1948. What was it? Borough officials suspected an unknown 1954 – 58 Years Ago The Sunday Dispatch distributed the annual football supplement (now known as the Goalpost) on Dec. 1. The following week the Dispatch published an apology for the lack of photos of the Pittston Central Catholic football team, band, majorettes and cheerleaders. The apology went on to explain that the omission of the photos was not an oversight on the part of the staff, but unavoidable as the school had placed a “no picture ban” on Dispatch photographers. The school’s ban against the Dispatch began when the paper “took Central’s coaches to task” for interfering with its “representatives” at an earlier game. In the Dispatch, “Ramblin’ Round Our Town with the Editor” column, local residents were given credit for some unique “Famous Sayings.” Herman Eisen, of Pittston, told Jimmy Polka how to stay out of arguments by saying “Just remember it takes two to argue, so you keep quiet.” Art Fulaga, a confirmed bachelor and member of the Pittston VFW, was quoted as saying, “Many a go-getter is afterwards sorry he got her.” Jimmy Heffron, of Plank Street, uttered these prolific words, “Self preservation is the first law of nature, but too many people act as if it were the only one.” Jim Murphy, of Church Street, commented, “An old timer is a fellow who can remember when cars and telephones had to be cranked.” Larry Delaney, of Pittston, was stationed in Germany with the 6910th Security Group of the United States Air Force and led the base touch football team to Eastern Division honors. Son of Larry Delaney Sr., a Pittston police officer, Delaney scored several touchdowns taking his Arrowheads team to a 43-0 blow out and grabbing the Germany-Austria title. Yatesville residents and members of borough council were scratching their heads over the disappearance of all the desks and some of the chairs from the school building. No forced entry was evidenced and an investigation did not produce any trace of the missing items.

thief who had previously stolen tires off a truck while parked in the borough garage.

1964 – 48 Years Ago The West Pittston School District joined several other districts in the Southeastern section of Pennsylvania to fight the impending merger of the Pittston and Northeast School Districts. The controversial Act 299 mandating the merger was to go before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court because it was deemed unconstitutional. According to the Pennsylvania School Boards Association, 2,277 school districts were in existence in the 1959-1960 school year. Despite the mergers and jointures of the middle 1960s, 669 districts still operated from 1969-1970. By 1981, the number held at 501. In 2009, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell opened discussions on mandating additional mergers to reduce existing school districts to 100. Boy Scout Cub Pack No. 303 of St. Rocco’s R.C. Church met for the first time. Cub Master Louis DeGrose, along with Den Mothers Josephine Alfano and Jane DeGrose, started with 16 boys and hoped to expand the group as more Den Mothers volunteered. Organizing members included Charles Calabro, Angelo Schifano, Danny Dantone, Clifford Mansley, Joseph Murphy and Carmen Alu. According to the troop’s website, “Cub Scouting is for boys in the first through fifth grades, or seven to 10 years of age. The emphasis of Cub Scouting is to have fun and learn at the same time.” The Sunday Dispatch Inquiring Photographer asked, “How do you think the cars of today compare with cars of former years?” George Legezdh, of Dupont, answered, “They are 100 percent better. The only thing wrong is they don’t build the bodies like they used to.” Charles Galante, of Browntown, added, “Today’s body styles are knockouts but bodies of years ago were much stronger.” 1974 – 38 Years Ago The Wyoming Area senior girls had

the opportunity to receive scholarships ranging from $550 to $5,000 by taking the Betty Crocker American Homemakers of Tomorrow test. Sponsored by General Mills, the contest offered the girls an opportunity to participate in a national competition, receive a scholarship and enable each state winner’s school to receive a set of Encyclopedia Britannica. The program offered educational grants totaling $111,000. In September 1954, General Mills announced the program. The written exam tested girls on their family relationships, spiritual and moral values, child development and care, health and safety, utilization and conservation, money management, recreation and use of leisure time, home care beautification, community participation, and continuing education. The program ended in 1976. Upon the 30th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, World War II veterans Ralph Pupa and George Parrick, of Pittston, and John Basta, of Wyoming, joined other comrades in touring the European cities they fought in during the conflict. Fought on Dec. 16, 1944, the battle was a major element in General George S. Patton’s plans to march into Bastogne in Belgium and break German strongholds along the way. With about 610,000 committed soldiers, Americans suffered 89,000 casualties, including 19,000 killed. The Battle of the Bulge was the largest and bloodiest battle fought on western front in World War II. Question #2 The 1974 Thanksgiving Day match-up between Pittston Area and Wyoming Area football teams attracted close to 8,000 fans and held the lowest score in the history of the game. What happened during the game that created another first in history that year? 1984 – 28 Years Ago After undergoing a 1.1 million dollar 11-month renovation project, the Water Street Bridge connecting Pittston and West Pittston re-opened. West Pittston Women’s Club members Greta Whyte, Justine Haddow and Helen Bubul were especially proud because the club initiated public interest in the need for bridge repairs. Senator Ray Musto, Representatives Thomas Tigue and Frank Coslett, West Pittston Mayor Merle Bainbridge and Pittston Mayor Thomas Walsh were present at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Musician and Pittston resident Bob Bath and Hughestown drummer Rich Kossuth collaborated on a 12-song album entitled “Traces of Illusion.” Fusing

their heavy metal, jazz and rock styles, Bath and Kossuth combined their talents to create interesting and innovative patterns and rhythms utilizing their improvisational skills. Bath played guitar, bass and keyboard, Kossuth drums and percussion, Bill Kossuth added keyboards on two of the tracks, Joe Limongelli played bass on four songs and Dewey Vasquez played slide guitar on one song. A review from the album jacket stated, “The tracks of this recording are new and innovative. These musicians have dared to play their inner feelings with unrelenting enthusiasm and skill.” Answer #1 In 1948, Pittston’s Elk Pony League champions traveled to New York to take in a Yankees game and hoped to get a chance to meet Yankee manager and baseball legend Bucky Harris. Under the impression Harris knew they were attending that day, kids and coaches alike were disappointed at not being recognized by their hometown hero. After being confronted by several disgruntled Pittston residents during his 1954 visit regarding the supposed snub, he said he wasn’t aware of the team’s presence and if he had been, he would have made the boys and their coaches feel at home. It was surmised that someone in the Pony League forgot to send Harris a letter stating the plans. All was forgiven and Harris’ local “snob” status was eradicated. During his lifetime, Harris was a major league baseball player, manager and executive. To read more about the life and times of this baseball Hall of Famer, read “Bucky Harris: A Biography of Baseball’s Boy Wonder” written by Sunday Dispatch Associate Editor Jack Smiles. Answer #2 Defensive players Jim Carmody, Ken Detato, Charlie Yurkon, Mark Kelly, Sam Sakocius and George Mazur for Wyoming Area and John Licata, Rocco Barge, Mike Piorkowski and Phil Dunn for Pittston Area contributed to making the 1974 Thanksgiving Day match-up the lowest scoring game in the history of the annual contest. Wyoming Area kicker Ken Detato became the only player to kick a field goal in the eight-year history of the games. WA held its 3-0 lead up to the third period when PA’s quarterback Lou Marinangeli rifled a pass to Kevin Duffy for the game’s only touchdown. The final score was 7-5.

A painter paints pictures on canvas. But musicians paint their pictures on silence. Leopold Stokowski

Pittston and West Pittston are welcoming in the holiday season with the lighting of their respective Christmas trees. Pittston City will light the tree tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the lower Tomato Festival lot across from the Open Space. Free hot chocolate will be provided and children can enjoy a visit from Santa Claus, who will arrive on a Pittston City fire truck. There will also be caroling for those who wish to participate. Come out for a memorable holiday event in downtown Pitt-

ston. Across the river, West Pittston has scheduled their lighting for next Sunday, Dec. 9, at 6 p.m. at the park at Wyoming and Delaware avenues. West Pittston’s Parks and Recreation Committee and West Pittston Tomorrow’s Outreach Committee are sponsoring the event. Carols will be sung and hot chocolate and cookies will be provided. Special guests include Santa Claus and the Wyoming Area Band.

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Trinity Episcopal Church, 220 Montgomery Ave., West Pittston will host a toy swap on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church community room. The toy swap will provide an opportunity for families to trade little used toys for others their children might enjoy, and also for the purchase of lightly used toys at a reduced rate. Toys to be included in the swap will be accepted Friday, Dec.14 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. To sign up or for any questions, contact Mary Jo at 8837235 or email trinityepiscopalwestpittston@hotmail.com.

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resident of Dupont. All of council are residents. We’re all in the same boat. I want to do what’s best for the residents. I want the best police protection. Everyone does.” Officer in Charge Sgt. John Saranchuk did not return a call for comment. In preliminary discussions, Dupont was going to pay Pittston $130,000 a year for 24-hour police protection. Pittston even included the cash in their recent budget, but the item may be taken out. They were shooting for a launch date of Jan. 1. Moskovitz has said a loss of jobs would be unlikely. He said he hopes room could be made for officers currently working for Dupont, but not for Pittston. Moskovitz said Pittston officials initially approached Dupont in 2011, but an agreement was not reached. Moskovitz and Pittston Police Chief Robert Powers outlined a proposal that could save the borough almost $60,000 over its current police labor costs, as well as provide 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week coverage.

“The police department has done everything in its power to negotiate a new contract with the council and has failed to come to an agreement after the department agreed to all requests from council for a new contract,” the letter stated. Labor lawyer Tom Jennings, of the firm Jennings Sigmond, P.C., in Philadelphia, sent a letter to Dupont officials urging them to tread carefully. The part-time officers are represented by the Dupont Borough Police Officers Association and Jennings represents the association in dealing with this matter. “As I trust you are aware, Pennsylvania law is quite clear that such outsourcing without the permission of the affected bargaining unit members is blatantly unlawful,” Jennings wrote. He said the union must agree through collective bargaining negotiations. “This letter will place the Borough of Dupont on notice that its conduct is unlawful and will be vigorously opposed by the Association,” he wrote. He said the borough could face financial damages if they proceed. “I am frankly at a complete loss to understand Dupont Bor-

ough’s adamant refusal to bargain with the Association with regard to the terms and conditions of a new collective bargaining agreement,” Jennings wrote.

“This utter lack of cooperation is disappointing and, I believe, will ultimately prove to work to the great detrement of the taxpayers of the Borough.”

Dupont police are encouraging all resident to sign a petition at the department and attend the Dupont Council meeting at 7 p.m. on Dec. 11.

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WA school board president lists successes in term at helm By JOE HEALEY

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Frank Casarella is proud of a lot of things during his tenure as chairman of the Wyoming Area School Board of Education. “We successfully completed work on the Mongomery Avenue Elementary school after the flood,” he said. Casarella presided over his final meeting as chairman on Nov. 27. A reorganization meeting is set for 6 p.m. on Dec. 4. He thanked the board, administration, Quad Three and Joyce Insurance for all working together after the flood. “That project could have dipped into our fund balance to the tune of $700,000, $800,000,” Casarella said. “We were able to secure money from PEMA and FEMA. All that with minimal disruption to the students.” He said other highlights of his term include passing an antinepotism policy, refinancing a bond for almost $100,000 “to help the district through some economic crunches,” a new roof on the high school for $1.1 million and a loan to renovate the Montgomery Avenue Elementary for $2 million, at a record low interest.

He added he helped cut expenditures in the last two school years. “This board has been reCasarella sponsible for saving the district an amount close to $1.3 million,” Casarella said. “We’ve done that through monitoring expenses and looking at the revenues that were coming in and controlling the way they were spent.” He said all that was done without replacing personnel, without closing a school and without any furloughs of teachers. “We had a lot of work to do there,” he said. “I’m proud of what we accomplished and I’m looking forward to moving forward in the next year, with the administration that will be in place after reorganization.” Superintendent Raymond Bernardi discussed the recent Veterans Day program at the Secondary Center. He congratulated Tenth Street Elementary

students Bayli Grossi and Cassidy Orzel who presented their winning essays at the event. In other business, the school board:

• Hired two lawyers to represent the district’s interests in negotiating with the NEPA Health Trust. Attorneys John Audi and George Shovlin were hired at

$185 an hour. The cost will be divided among the school districts that use their services. See CASARELLA, Page 17

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OUR OPINION

Get together or fall apart That there are 13 boroughs and townships in the combined 50 square mile area of the Pittston Area and Wyoming Area school districts seems charming; that folks often subdivide even further into sections like Browntown, Cork Lane, Sullivan Park and Toy Town is downright quaint. But such provincialism has its drawbacks in these tough economic times. That’s why regionalization is a reoccurring topic. Last week there were meetings on the East Side and West Side about regionalization. On the East Side the discussion was about regionalizing police coverage. One step has already been taken. The Jenkins Township police force covers Yatesville and Yatesville has no police force of its own. It was hoped the next step would be Pittston City covering Dupont and Dupont dissolving its force. It seemed like a good idea, but the Dupont police and Crime Watch are so strongly opposed it most likely won’t happen. While we understand how a small town mayor wouldn’t want to look his police chief in the eye and say you know longer have a job, it may just have to come to that. Look what’s happening in Exeter, where there is a $400,000 budget hole and where, like all the towns, the biggest expenditure is the police force. Back to Dupont-Pittston. If Pittston were to take over Dupont policing, that would raise the specter of the Pittston cruisers traveling through Hughestown, a tiny one square mile town of 1,500, to get to Dupont. Pittston is picking up Hughestown garbage now; it seems a no-brainer for the city to pick up police coverage there, too. Oh well, it may not happen soon, but if it doesn’t someday, budgets may come apart at the seams. Over on the West Side, regionalization of a different sort is being discussed. Six West Side boroughs – Wyoming, west Wyoming, Exeter, Larksville, Luzerne and Kingston – have formed a “COG” with the goal of applying jointly for an LSA gaming money grant, to purchase equipment such as sewer and leaf vacs, trucks and street sweepers to be shared among the boroughs. The boroughs couldn’t afford each of these items on their own and even if they could they’d sit idle most of the time. With a COG the cost is reduced and the equipment gets used more often. Sounds good to us.

YOUR OPINION

Dupont police department has its say Dupont Borough Council wants to disband the police department on Jan. 1, 2013 and pay Pittston City police to cover the town to try and save very little money. The police department has done everything in its power to negotiate a new contract with the council and has failed to come to an agreement after the department agreed to all requests from council for a new contract. Council members state they don’t have the money but if you look at the overall budget, Dupont Borough came out ahead by $54,000.00 in 2012. This fact was also posted in the newspaper. There are several reasons why that this will not work for the residents. Here are some major points. • Eight police officers will be out of jobs • There will be very few if any patrols in town • There will be an increase in the crime rate people will know there is no local police protection • Response time will be extended by several minutes to calls that police actually respond to • Police will not respond to minor calls (EMS, parking complaints and harassment)

• Emergencies in Pittston City will take priority over Dupont • Pittston City officers not known by Dupont residents • This idea has not worked in the past with only a couple shifts covered by PSP • The plan will cost borough and residents a lot of money if it is decided to bring back the department in a year or sooner. There are several more reasons why this is not a good choice. Council is willing to jeopardize the safety of the residents to save very little money rather than to keep the police department. Please come to the next council meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11 to show your support and stop council from making a major mistake. There will also be a petition at the police department which can be signed every day from 2 to 4 p.m., 6 to 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. or if there is an officer in the office at the time you arrive. Calls will also be accepted and we can bring the petition to you to sign. Dupont Police Department

Tribute paid to former WP Police Chief Simonson This week we experienced the passing of a valued member of the law enforcement community. Too often in our busy lives, we forget to say thanks to these individuals who had had a direct and long lasting impact in our lives. Chief Richard A Simonson (West Pittston police retired) was one such individual. He served in a variety of roles from colleague, boss, husband, father, grandfather, and especially that of a friend. As such, he was never too busy to lend a listening ear or helpful hand to those in need. It is for that reason I will always remember the Chief’s smile and words of wisdom.

His final ride was in the front seat of a West Pittston police car (to his resting place). He was not only my friend but he also guided me along life’s path. Anyone who knew him knew his famous words: “Keep your powder dry.” I will really miss you, my friend. I’m a better man because I knew you. Rest in Peace and “Keep your powder dry. “ William Stout West Pittston Police Retired

Thanks again

Maria Jiunta Heck

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

Healthy gifts from kids Many of us are looking for unique yet usable gifts to give from our kids or grandkids this holiday season. Teachers, caregivers, Sunday school teachers are just a few whom might be on your list. When we just don’t have that time or talent to make that special “homemade,” gift, we often default to gift cards. This year involve your child in making a special gift from the kitchen. Herb blends shakers. It’s healthy, fun, reasonably priced and will be a gift that get’s used instead of re gifted. Herb blends can be used in a number of ways. Some examples are salad dressing, meat marinades, soup seasoning and also herbal teas. Choose the blend that best fits your child or that special person. To make the holidays less stressful, choose only one to two to make. First start with by choosing a recipe. Below are three to choose from. Each does not contain salt which makes it unique yet flavorful. Next, search look for a special container which holds 1 cup. Many of the stores sell clear wide whole shakers, but there are other more decorative food grade containers on the market. Choose one again with the recipe in mind. For example, a salad dressing may use an Italian looking container. A tea would be more fitting in an oriental looking container. After finding a container, look or have your child make a holiday card to print the recipe on so folks will know the ingredients. You may want to attach how to use the blend also. The card can be attached with a red or green ribbon. Last but not least, purchase the ingredients with your child. This will get them ready to make the gift. Explain that you will be measuring and mixing the ingredients together to make a special blend of seasonings. Here are three recipes to get you started. Each yields one cup. Chinese Five-Spice

Blend 1/2 cup ground ginger, 1/4 cup ground cinnamon, 2 tablespoon each of ground allspice and anise seeds, and 2 tablespoon ground cloves. (To be used in seasoning chicken for a stir fry) Italian Blend

Blend 1/4 cup each of dried basil and dried marjoram, 2tablespoon each of garlic powder and dried oregano, and 2 tablespoons each of thyme, crushed dried rosemary and crushed red pepper. (To be used in making your own salad dressing.) Mexican Chili Blend

Blend1/2 cup chili powder, 2 tablespoon each of ground cumin and onion powder, 2 teaspoons each of dried oregano, garlic powder and ground red pepper, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. (To be used in making low sodium chili- attach a recipe for chili or as a seasoning for tacos.) The saying goes, it’s the thought that counts, although this gift is a healthy “thoughtful” gift! For more information on freezing fruits and vegetables, visit the Penn State Food Safety Web site at: http://foodsafety.psu.edu/preserve.html or the National Center for Home Food Preservation web site: http://www.uga.edu/nchfp 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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Are you bored to tears of my Annual Thanks ogy allow me to have a rack once again that really and truly looks like the old set, but better. Column? Also verrryyy thankful that my Dr. Bruno, who You may be. Okay then, plow forward to the Nutrition Cor- did my spectacular nipplage tattooing this week, ner, next door, because this is just more of the is not color-blind, has steady hands and is not sidetracked by my incessant nervous banter and same goodness. inappropriate commentary. But I mean it all, I really do! God bless the man. I do…don’t I? I just asked my husband what he is thankful for Probably…so let’s get cracking for 2012. Here is what Maria is thankful for this season: this year, thinking, ridiculously, he may say that my health was something to be grateful for or the Thankful that my children don’t hate me. At least I don’t think they do. Except in times of well being of his children…but, hell no. I asked aborted extended curfew attempts and answering him to be serious and search his heart and he promised he would. their personal text messages myself. So this what he is thankful for: “Notre Dame That’s fun stuff, right there. That I am married 25 years to a man who I don’t being 11-0 so far this season!” I don’t even know what that means, but I do think hates me, either, except in times of being brutally skewered in print and enduring cata- know what this means: Idiot. I thank God every, single day for the most basic strophic breakdowns by me concerning that of things and you may be surprised by the simple “sport” that rhymes with “Rudolph”. ordinariness of them. Thankful that after a It’s the most benign acts year of Pilates I am not Rare is the adult who can say they look or items that we forget to be crying as much (out loud), forward to going to work and lucky grateful for on an otherwhining a tad less (out enough to spend their hours among pawise un-extraordinary day: loud), and I no longer feel Spell check that my pelvic floor has trons they have grown to love and staff that they can laugh with until they literaScrabble rotting cross beams. Spanx – not spanks Beyond thankful that I lly have an episode in their Depends. Instant Dry Topcoat nail have found a job that polish makes me so ludicrously No squirrels in my attic this year, making my happy that I literally prance into work every day. husband no longer a raging maniac with a golf Oh, yes, I can prance. Rare is the adult who can say they look forward putter on the roof. Don’t. Even. Ask. Because to going to work and lucky enough to spend their there’s a good chance it’s illegal. Waking up hours among patrons they have grown to love and The Dewey Decimal System staff that they can laugh with until they literally Our President have an episode in their Depends. My bedroom slippers Thanks, girls. Spray-on frizz tamer You and I and the world are all thankful that I My claw footed bath tub…into which I would am not yet submerged into full-blown menopause. But, it’s coming and I suggest everyone drag, if I could, a box of Frosted Flakes, a crate of save themselves while they can, because that train Milano cookies, a blanket and a TV… and just is running off the tracks sooner, rather than later. live there happily ever after. My really remarkable friends, both old and new, Thankful that not everyone translates my enormously loud and unfiltered mouth as being that of and my equally delightful family. They have all stood the test of time quite well. a red-hot gossip. They know who they are and how much love I Just because one has the gift of gab and shares it with each unfortunate person around her, does not carry in my soul for each and every one of them. A heated home mean I cannot keep a secret. West Pittston Really! And you Try me. My ability to write a few sentences that may I won’t breathe a word! Except if you offer me a bag of Dove Choco- make you laugh every so often is my gift to you lates. Everyone knows all bets are off with a Dove. and your lovely response is your gift to me. I thank Thankful beyond reason for Fiber One Brow- you from the bottom of my little, black heart for nies. It’s the trifecta of awesomeness…chocolate, your readership. Let’s keep it going. fiber and low calorie. Thanks to you. Need I really say more? No, I need not. Try some. And Maria Heck’s readers are thankful for her and Your colon and lower intestine will thank me. her column which appears every other week in this I am so very thankful that surgery and technol- space.

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HIGH SCHOOL REUNION

Pittston High Class of 1952 celebrates 60 years Members of the Pittston High School Class of 1952 recently celebrated their 60th anniversary reunion attending Mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church on William Street. The Mass was celebrated for all living members of the class and in memory of the deceased mem-

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nior high wrestling coach for $2,163. • Approved the appointment of Ryan Carey as eighth grade boys basketball coach for $1,446. • Approved the appointment of Alex Brogna as elementary boys basketball coach for $884. • Approved Dean Carey as a volunteer coach for eighth-grade boys basketball and Mike Fanti as a volunteer track coach. • Appointed Kristina Williams as eighth grade girls basketball coach for $1,446. • Appointed the following assistant swim coaches: Michelle D’Amico for $2,163; diving coach Kenny Bryden for $2,163; and volunteer Maureen Pikas.

PPL Electric Utilities recently completed a nearly $9 million upgrade to its Jenkins substation in Luzerne County, a project that will bolster regional electric service reliability. Located in Laflin borough, the Jenkins substation is a hub for the utility’s regional transmission network and converts high-voltage electricity from 230 to 69 kilovolts. Power lines from Jenkins then supply other area substations that deliver power to local customers.

Utilities’ Stanton substation in Exeter Township. The improvements at the substations will relieve load on equipment and strengthen reliability. “This project is one of the major investments we’re making in our electric delivery network to enhance operations and improve service for customers across the region,” said Stephanie Raymond, general manager of Transmission and Substations for the utility.

The Jenkins substation improvements include new circuit breakers and other equipment that will bolster substation performance and help maintain the reliability of a 230-kilovolt transmission line that feeds the substation. The overall project, which took about 14 months to complete, also included improvements to the switchyard at PPL’s Susquehanna nuclear power plant outside Berwick, Luzerne County, and at PPL Electric

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Blood drive today at St. John the Evangelist Wyoming Seminary Student Recital today in the Great Hall The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at the St. John the Evangelist Church, 35 William Street, today, Sunday, Dec. 2 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seminary concert

A variety of instrumental and vocal classical pieces will be performed at the Wyoming Seminary Student Recital today, Sunday, Dec. 2, at 2 p.m. in the Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary, 228 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston, just north of Kingston Corners. The recital is free and open to the public. Among the instrumental works to be featured are movements from the Violin Concert No. 3 in G Major by Mozart, the Sonata in G Minor by J.S. Bach, the Concerto in G Major for Viola by Telemann and “The Concertante” for Tuba by Walters. Vocal selections include Christmas carols and an excerpt from the oratorio “Elijah” by Mendelssohn. All the musicians are students at Wyoming Seminary Upper School. This recital is part of the 201213 Wyoming Seminary Performing Arts Series.

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

The Dupont V.F.W. Post #4909

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The St. Joseph’s Senior Social Club will meet this evening Tuesday, December 4, at 6 p.m. at Valenti’s in Exeter for their annual Christmas Party. There will be no regular meeting this month. The next meeting will be held Thursday, January 17, 2013. New members are always welcome. For more information call Theresa 654-2967

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The Jenkins Township Recreation Board will hold a Christmas Party on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 1 until 3 p.m. at the Jenkins Township Fire Hall located on Second Street, Port Griffith, Jenkins Township. All children from the township are invited to attend and speak with Santa Claus. The Recreation Board will hold a drawing for two bicycles with one boy and one girl being the winner. Light refreshments will be served. VFW Christmas party

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Home Association will hold their annual Christmas Party on Saturday, Dec. 8 at the post home. Music provided by the Home Town Boyz. Dinner buffet served from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Bar open from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Donation is $28. For tickets and reservations see Bob Lopata at the post home or contact him at 654-9104. Deadline for tickets is Friday, Dec. 7. Tickets will not be sold at the door. San Cataldo Society

The San Cataldo Society of Pittston will hold its annual Christmas party on Saturday, Dec. 8, starting at 5:30 at the society’s hall. To make reservations, stop by the club on Saturdays from 7 p.m. or call Carla Scarantino at 655-1551. Seating is limited. Denison House Christmas

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Poppy seed rolls and nut rolls will be sold for the holiday season by parishioners of St. Peter’s Lutheran church, 100 Rock St., Hughestown. Donation is $8 per roll. Last day to place orders is Dec. 12, Call Pam at 655-0043 or 3132829. Pick-up date is Dec. 20. NARFE Meeting

Greater Pittston, Chapter 1723 has scheduled a meeting to be held on Thursday, Dec. 13, 1 p.m. at the VFW Post 4909,401 Main

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The December Christmas Dinner Meeting of the Italian American Association of Luzerne County is Thursday, Dec. 13 at Genetti’s Hotel and Convention Center. Arrival time is 5:00 p.m. with complimentary wine and passed hors d’oeuvres served from 5:30 to 6:30. Dinner served at 6:30. Price is $20.00 for members and $25.00 for guests. Music for dancing and listen-

ing will be offered by Danny Argo & Friends with dancing to 10:15. Reservation deadline is Friday, Dec. 7. For reservations and membership information, please call Judy Deice at 654-7600 or Louise Castellani 654-6454. President, James Deice will preside. First UM pizza sale

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Exeter faces $400,000 budget shortfall Officials had budgeted revenue from a planned Walmart, which was never built ing the Walmart in budgetary terms for the past three years. Esposito was on the council for two of those three years. There were plans to erect a superstore on Wyoming Avenue, but plans fell through earlier this year. The borough will essentially choose between raising taxes or cutting services, Boyle said. When asked about other options, Boyle joked about the borough possibly winning the lottery. Boyle said that due to the borough’s “labor intensive” nature, the only way to cut costs would be by either totally eliminating services or by almost doubling the real estate tax rate. The gap won’t be filled by just “making adjustments,” he said. Council member Larry Delle-

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grotto said the budget quandary exists due to a “spending problem.” He said the borough cannot avoid decisions that are going to “hurt somebody.” Police union president Sgt. Len Galli vowed to stand against any attempts to cut back on police and fire services. He said borough officials are targeting the police budget because it is the largest and one of only two real options, the other being public works services. “There is no way they can cut the police budget,” Galli said. “We have a collective bargaining agreement and we will fight for the police and the residents.” Calling the council a “wrecking crew,” Galli said its current budgets for the department are already “unrealistic and ficti-

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Yudichak issues reminder about tax rebates State Senator John Yudichak (D-Luzerne/Carbon/Monroe) is reminding older area residents that the deadline is quickly approaching to file for Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program. “As the busy holiday season begins some people eligible for the rebates may have forgotten the deadline is December 31,” said Yudichak. “I urge everyone who qualifies for the program to take advantage of this important benefit for older Pennsylva-

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Female senior and junior students at Pittston Area high School squared off in the annual Powder Puff Football Game at Charley Trippi Stadium with the seniors, coached by Colleen McGarry, prevailing. The first touchdown of the game was scored by Antonette Scialpi who ran past defenders into the endzone. No extra points were kicked. The next touchdown was scored when Haley Kline hauled in a deep long pass from senior quarterback Mia Hopkins. The juniors, coached by Amanda Wascavich, were shut out by the senior girls and failed to score. While on offense, junior quarterback Ali Brady threw a pass that was intercepted by senior

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Anticipated revenues are projected to be $1.3 million and anticipated spending is in excess of $1.7 million. Hope to see you at the meeting. Joe McCabe Exeter Park

Wyoming Area Catholic School Student Council conducted a service project to benefit military service men and women. Students collected excess Halloween candy donated from the entire student body. Shown here with a sample of the candy collection are council officers, from left, Samanatha Yencha, Sarah Satkowski, Bianca Mazzarella and Erika Serafin with Mr. Chris Tigue, principal.

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On Friday Dec. 7 at 11a.m., the annual Pearl Harbor Day ceremony will be held at the Dupont Municipal Memorial Lawn. This year’s event is sponsored by AMVETS Post 189 with the cooperation of VFW Post 4909 and American Legion Post 657. Everyone is welcome to attend. On Thursday, Dec. 20 at 6:30 p.m., AMVETS Post 189 will hold their Annual Christmas Party at the PACC (Polish American Citizens Club) on Elm

Street in Dupont. Food, refreshments, and entertainment are provided. Residents from the WilkesBarre V.A.M.C. Assisted Living Center will be in attendance. Post members, auxiliary members, Sons of AMVETS, all veterans and veteran supporters are welcome to attend. A $10 per person donation is requested. RSVP your reservations by calling Jerry at 6552924 by Dec. 19.

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AMVETS plan Dec. 7 service, Christmas party

Hospice care volunteers sought Heartland Hospice is recruiting volunteers to augment hospice services. Volunteers offer support, companionship and practical help to patients and their families, including running errands, reading or staying with a patient so family members can take a break. Clerical help in the hospice office is also needed. Comprehensive training is required and free of charge. Hours are flexible. Contact Louise

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A Montana Supreme Court decision says obesity could be considered a disability that bans firing employees from positions where being fat might interfere with one’s job performance. *** Police in Vermont are hoping a new law will give them better tools to track scrap metal thefts. The new law says scrapmetal processors must obtain and record detailed information about sellers. *** The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that school districts must register and report campaign spending related to ballot questions. State law holds that schools can print neutral materials with information related to bond referendums, but cannot advocate their passage or defeat. *** The federal government can’t require tobacco companies to put large graphic health warnings on cigarette packages to show that smoking can disfigure and even kill people, the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington has ruled. In a 2-1 decision, the panel affirmed a lower court ruling that the requirement ran afoul of the First Amendment’s free speech protections.

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Ann Marie and John Sedon, Hudson, pose with Elvis tribute artist Shawn Klush at the Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre.

Opening act "Sweet Inspirations", who were Elvis Presley's back up singers, warm up the audience.

Lisa and her son Michael Ostrowski, Avoca, along with Ed Kobylus, Avoca, pose with Shawn Klush.

Eddie Klein, Pittston, helps deliver the appetizers to the Kirby Center for the benefit concert.

Shawn Klush, acclaimed Elvis tribute artist from Pittston, performs during a concert at the Kirby Center in W ston Library.

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Janice Spayder, Plains, wore this pendent to the benefit concert for the Pittston Library.

ittston’s own Shawn Klush, acclaimed as the World’s Greatest Elvis, brought his show to the Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre last Saturday night. He performed with the Sweet Inspirations, backup singers for Elvis Presley his entire career. The show benefited the Pittston Memorial Library expansion project. About 1,000 people attended, according to library officials. Barbara Quinn, chairwoman of the library’s board, said if you closed your eyes, you’d think you were listening to Elvis. There was a larger Greater Pittston contingent in the audience but, Quinn said, people came from all over: Canada, Connecticut, Maryland, Pittsburgh, to name a few places. Carol Crane, the library’s fundraising director, said final figured are not in on how much the library raised. "It was an overwhelming success," Crane said. "Shawn Klush is one of a kind. He got standing ovations throughout the night. What a dynamic performer." Quinn said Pittston’s Charlie Infantino played with the band, the Ambassadors.

Joe and Janice Spayder, Hudson, meet Shawn Klush before his performance at the Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre.

Alice Romanelli, Candida Romanelli, Carol Dempsey and Tom Romanelli, Wyoming.

Wilkes-Barre accompanied by the "Sweet Inspirations", Elvis's original back up singers, to benefit the Pitt-

Sarah Tramuta, Pittston, poses with Shawn Klush at the Kirby Center concert

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The Society of St. Michael, corner of Church and Winter Streets, Old Forge is sponsoring a nut and poppy seed roll and cookie sale on Saturday, Dec. 15. Deadline for orders is Dec. 11. Orders can be placed by calling 562-1434, 457-9280 or the church hall 457-2875, leave a message. Price for rolls is $9 and one pound of cookies $8. Pick up is Dec. 15 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Yatesville Christmas party

The Yatesville Borough Aux-

iliary announces the annual Children’s Christmas Party will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16 held at the Borough Building. All Yatesville Borough residents of 12 years of age and younger are invited to attend the party. Santa Claus will make an appearance to present all children with Christmas gifts. Refreshments will be served. Those planning to attend are asked to make reservations by calling 654-7585 or 655-8088 by Dec. 13. Lessons and Carols

The Parish Community of St. John the Evangelist Church is in-

viting the public take a break from their busy holiday schedules to come and listen to some of the most-loved and cherished Christmas carols and hymns which will be performed at the church located at St. john the Evangelist church 35 William Street, Pittston on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. Brunch with Santa

Brunch with Santa is set Sunday, Dec.16, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., in the Irem Clubhouse Restaurant, located at 64 Ridgway Drive, Dallas. Families are invited to bring a camera and take free pictures with Santa.

The buffet brunch costs $11.95 for adults and $6.95 for children. Reservations are required; call 675-1134, ext. 102. SJ Class of 1970

There will be a mass for the deceased members of the Saint John the Evangelist High School Class of1970 on Saturday February 23rd at 5 p.m. at Saint John the Evangelist church, William St., Pittston. All classmates and friends are invited to meet and sit together during the service. If you are interested coming email lkomensky@verizon.net for more information.

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Seventh and eighth-grade students at Wyoming Area Catholic School, Exeter, participated in the Young Scholars Competition held at Scranton Prep. Students are challenged to a multitude of academic questions while competing with other schools. The Wyoming Area Catholic team made it to the semi-finals and placed second in its category. Members of the 2012-13 Wyoming Area Catholic Team are, from left, Ms. Maura Azzarella, moderator; Charles Kulick, James Kosik, Brenna Satkowski, Marissa Moran and Mrs. Eileen Rishcoff, moderator and administrative Intern at Wyoming Area Catholic School.

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Cookie Corner students who recently learned about the first Thanksgiving are, from left, first row, Emma Gardner, Aleah Vissotski, Nicholas Triola, James Lange, Blake Mirabelle, Giana Gallagher and Kenzie Galenty. Second row, Jack Gravine, Gabriel Keezer, Ameera Abuelhawa, Francene Graham, Aiden Gallagher and Marco Rutkoski. Third row, Aubrey Lewis, Sophia Mead, Adriana Wallace, Leah Haddock and Madison Evans. Absent at the time of the photo was Aiden George.

The 3 and 1/2 to 4-year-old morning nursery school class at the Cookie Corner recently learned a history lesson on the first Thanksgiving. Through song and rhyme, children learned about the pilgrims’ long voyage to America. Ice cream cones filled with cereal, goldfish crackers, raisins, grape halves and apple pieces were their snack for the morning and, when set on plates, resembled an overflowing cornucopia. Morning staff includes Mrs. Joan Urban, teacher; Mrs. Doris Conant and Mrs. Theresa Guzik teacher assistants.

Students at the Cookie Corner preparing to enjoy a healthy Thanksgiving snack include, from left, Gabriel Keezer, Adriana Wallace, Leah Haddock, Blake Mirabelle and James Lane.

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Final yard waste collection Tuesday Avoca VFW sets annual children’s Christmas party Avoca Borough will have its its Toyland Bingo on Friday, Municipal Building, 752 Main AVOCA final yard waste collection for on Dec. 7 at the school, 125 Ste- St. Council President Joseph

Tuesday, Dec. 4, 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, the other collection items must be placed in a separate container. The recycling center will not accept grass and leaves combined with the other forms of 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. Queen of the Apostles

Queen of the Apostles Parish will have its Polish Advent Mass at noon on Monday, Dec. 3 at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St. The Mass will be celebrated by the Rev. Stephen A. Krawontka. Following the Mass, there will be a luncheon featuring chicken noodle soup, bread, butter and dessert in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St. The time of the Queen of the Apostles Parish women’s guild Christmas party taking place today at Colarusso’s LaPalazzo has been changed from 2 to 3 p.m. Beginning on Dec. 4 and continuing throughout the Year of Faith, the chaplet of Divine Mercy will be recited after the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and holy hour prayers every

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Tuesday following the 8 a.m. Mass. At 7:30 p.m., the rosary is prayed before benediction and reposing of the Blessed Sacrament. Anyone who can spend one hour weekly at adoration on a regular basis is asked to call Ann Jake at 457-3521 or the parish office. The fundraising committee will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 4 in the rectory. The annual appeal committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5 in the rectory. Masses for the feast of the Immaculate Conception, a holy day of obligation for Roman Catholics, will take place at 8 a.m. and noon on Saturday, Dec. 8 in the church. The vigil Mass will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7 in conjunction with the First Friday Healing Mass. The youth group will sponsor a milkshake and cupcake social at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9 in St. Mary’s School auditorium. Anyone interested in joining the youth group may call Lori Ostrowski, director of youth ministry, at 457-8840. The pastoral council will have its Christmas party at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 10 in the rectory. The women’s guild will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11 in St. Mary’s School auditorium. The oplatek (Christmas wafer) have been blessed for use during Christmas Eve meals. They are available in the church. Suggested donation is $2. Please consider making someone’s Christmas bright by participating in the parish’s community outreach programs. The public is invited to provide

a specified gift to a person who is enrolled in the Christmas Giving Tree program or to a nursing home resident residing in the Little Sisters of the Poor’s Holy Family Residence. The deadline for gift returns is Sunday, Dec. 16. For more information on how you can help, call the parish office. Parishioners are currently selling the stocking stuffer edition of their Pot of Gold Match the Daily Number raffle tickets, which are for January. Tickets are $10 each. The winning number is based on the evening daily number of the Pennsylvania Lottery. Anyone who has a specific ticket number they would like to purchase or to just simply purchase a ticket may call the parish office. The ticket will be mailed to you. The parish has its annual Little Blue Book Advent and Christmas devotional available. If you would like one, call the parish office at 457-3412. The youth group is collecting winter hats and gloves for the needy. Items may be dropped off in the designated containers located in the back of the church. Lions food bank

The Avoca Lions Club will have its monthly food bank from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6 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. Toyland Bingo

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phenson St., Duryea. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the Bingo will begin at 6 p.m. Admission is $3 and includes one Bingo card. This card can be used for all regular games. Additional Bingo cards for regular games can be purchased for 50 cents each or three cards for $1. There will also be several special games featuring larger prizes. At past events, those larger prizes included an iPod Touch, flat screen TVs, Nintendo DS, and Xbox game systems with Kinect just to name a few. Cards for these games are purchased separately from the regular cards. Refreshments will also be sold throughout the evening. Council meeting

The Avoca Borough Council will have its monthly meeting and work session at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 13 in the Avoca

Satkowski will preside.

Children’s Christmas party

Avoca V.F.W. Post 8335 will have its annual children’s Christmas party from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15 at the post home, 915 Main St. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Santa will arrive at 1:30 p.m. Tax reminder

Avoca Tax Collector Teresa Wrubel reminds residents the final payment for the school tax bill is due Saturday, Dec. 15. Waste management

Effective January 1, 2013, Waste Management will no longer collect monitors, printers, peripheral devices or any other components from computers and TVs. Copies of this notice are available in the front entrance of the Avoca Municipal Building, 752 Main St.

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Authority will be held on Monday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. at the municipal building. The budget for 2013 will be discussed. The public is invited to attend. United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed a joint session of Congress on Dec. 8, 1941, requesting a formal declaration of war against Japan. This request was made in response to the Empire of Japan’s surprise attack on the Pearl Harbor Naval Base, Hawaii, the previous day. In his speech, which is regarded by historians as one of the most memorable of the past century, Roosevelt proclaimed the previous day’s events would be remember as “a date which will live in infamy.” That date, Dec. 7, 1941, is indeed engraved in the hearts and minds of many Americans. In order to honor the sacrifice of the brave men and women who lost their lives 71 years ago at Pearl Harbor, members of the American Legion Post 585 and the V.F.W. Post 1227 will have a Pearl Harbor Day service at 11 a.m. at the V.F.W., 492 Stephenson St. The public is invited to join our veterans in honoring the souls lost on that infamous day.

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Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care Program and Rescue for Domestic Animals, Inc., Duryea is still accepting donations to support the veterinary and nutritional care for the four purebred Weimaraners recently rescued locally from inhumane conditions. These dogs are severely malnourished, very frail and fearful. However, they are safe at Tracey’s Hope. Donations can be sent to: Tracey’s Hope 4 Weimaraners c/o Pennstar Bank 801 South Main St. Taylor, PA 18517. For more information, call Tracey’s Hope at 457-1625. Oplatek blessing today

St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church will have the blessing of the Advent wreath and the Christmas wafers (oplatek) during the 9:30 a.m. Mass today, Dec. 2 at the church, 200 Stephenson St.

The oplatek, which are used by families of Polish and other Eastern European heritages at the evening meal on Christmas Eve, will be available following the 9:30 a.m. Mass each Sunday or at the rectory. To pick up one up at the rectory, call 457-2291. Legion Sons meeting

The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 585, (S.A.L.) will host a District 12 squadron meeting at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 2 at the Brennan Regan post home, 329 Main St. Refreshments will be served following the meeting. S.A.L. will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3 at the post home. S.A.L. is having a holiday fundraiser. First prize is a $500 gift certificate to Quality Beverage, Laflin; second prize is 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. The drawing will take place on Dec. 22.

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The Jenkins Township Board of Supervisors has held the cost of refuse and recycling stickers at last year’s amount. Stickers are now available at the municipal office at a cost of $52.50. A discount is afforded to senior citizens and residents with a disability, providing proof of a Medicare card is shown. The

cost for senior citizens and residents with a disability is $42.50. The last day to purchase a 2013 refuse and recycling sticker is Friday, Jan 21. After this date, a $10 penalty will be assessed and refuse and recycling will not be picked up at residences not displaying the 2013 sticker in a prominent front window. Supervisors meeting

The board of supervisors has scheduled a regular meeting for 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec.12.

Legion Auxiliary

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 585 will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at the Brennan Regan post home, 329 Main St. All members are asked to attend. Any member of the auxiliary unit that has not paid their 2013 membership dues or updated any necessary information should as soon as possible. Dues can be paid or sent to the post home. The auxiliary unit is seeking non-perishable food for their annual “Feed The Needy” baskets. All donations can be sent to or dropped off at the post home.

Rec board meeting

The Duryea Rec Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at the Duryea Municipal Building, 315 Main St. Officers will be elected at this time. Children’s Christmas party

The American Legion Brennan Regan Post 585 will host its annual children’s Christmas party from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15. Children age 10 and younger of all Legion members are invited to attend. Interested parties can make a reservation by stopping by the post home, 329 Main St., to receive a ticket. Polish Falcons party

The Polish Falcons, Nest 128 will have its club Christmas party at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15 at the nest, 631Main St. All regular and social members are invited to attend. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish item. There will be refreshments, a DJ and perhaps a visit from Santa. The Polish Falcons will have its children’s Christmas party from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16 at the nest. The children will be treated to refreshments, games, prizes, a gift and a visit from Santa. Children and grandchildren up to age 12 of regular and social members are invited to attend. Reservations can be made at the nest.

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The Jenkins Township Recreation Board will hold a Christmas Party from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Jenkins Township Fire Hall, Second Street, Port Griffith, Jenkins Township. All children from the township are invited to attend and speak with Santa Claus. The board will hold a drawing for two bicycles with one boy and one girl being the winner. Light refreshments will be served.

its Toyland Bingo on Friday, Dec. 7 at the school, 125 Stephenson St. The doors will open at 5 p.m., and the bingo will begin at 6 p.m. Admission is $3 and includes one Bingo card. This card can be used for all regular games. Additional Bingo cards for regular games can be purchased for 50 cents each or three cards for $1. There will also be several special games featuring larger prizes. At past events, those larger prizes included an iPod Touch, flat screen TVs, Nintendo DS, and Xbox game systems with Kinect just to name a few. Cards for these games are purchased separately from the regular cards. Refreshments will also be sold throughout the evening.

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VFW Post 4909 seeks items for veterans Thanks to the generosity from the community, the Dupont VFW has been able to spread Christmas joy for resident veterans at the VA Hospital in Wilkes Barre and the Gino Merli Center in Scranton. The post home has received a wish list of items that have been asked for by the residents, including robes, socks, gloves, personal hygiene, such as, deodorant, shaving cream, toothpaste and brushes; postage stamps, ink pens, playing cards, batteries. Monetary donations are also accepted and would be used to support activities and to purchase much-needed items for the residents of the centers. Gifts, wrapped or unwrapped, can be taken to the VFW Post Home on Main Street by Dec. 20. The Dupont VFW Post 4909 is also a collection site for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Council meeting

Dupont Borough Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Dec. 11 in the James Cocco Council Chambers. Meeting agenda items include the final reading and adoption of the 2013 municipal budget plus the new rates for the recycling bags. Annual dinner

Holy Mother of Sorrows annual Advent Potato Pancake and Clam Chowder Dinner will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7 at the parish hall. Takeouts will be available from 1 p.m. Donation is $8. The menu includes pancakes, soup, dessert and beverage.

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gional competition in Philadelphia in December. Ladies Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary of Post 4909 will hold its monthly business meeting and their Christmas dinner on Tuesday, Dec, 4 at the post home. Auxiliary President Elaine Healey will accept donations of clothing and linens for person affected by Hurricane Sandy. Donations may be dropped off at the post home on Main Street before Dec. 4.

School, Duryea. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and Bingo will begin at 6 p.m. Admission is $3 at the door. Toyland Bingo works just like regular Bingo except your prize is a new toy or game. Job opening

Dupont Borough is accepting applications for an experienced employee with a CDL license, experienced in snow plowing and heavy equipment operation. Applications are available at the borough office.

Joey’s eco-tip

Women’s Wafer Dinner

Here is Joey Jones’ eco-tip of the week: Change your furnace filters once a month when it is cold outside. Dirty filters restrict air flow and increase energy demand.

The Women’s Society of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church will hold its annual Wafer Dinner at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013 in the church hall with Coopers of Scranton catering this year’s event. Cost is $10 per person and reservations can be made by contacting Diane Skrzysowski at 654-6639 or Carolyn Klimek at 654-3713 by Dec. 28. Payment can be deposited in the collection basket or you can drop off your reservation at the rectory office during business hours. Christmas wafers (OPLATKI) will be blessed this weekend during the 4 p.m. Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and will be available in the church hall

Caroling tonight

Sacred Heart Parishioners and friends will gather at 6 p.m. today, Dec. 2 in the church hall to wander the streets spreading Christmas Cheer for about an hour and then return for hot chocolate and cookies. Toyland Bingo

Holy Rosary School will hold its annual Toyland Bingo on Friday, Dec. 7 at Holy Rosary

following all Masses. VFW parties

The Dupont VFW Post 4909 Home Association will hold its annual Christmas Party on Saturday, Dec. 8 at the post home. Music will be provided by the Home Town Boyz. A dinner buffet will be served from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. the bar will be open from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Donation is $28. For tickets and reservation,s see Bob Lopata at the post home or contact him at 6549104. Deadline is Friday, Dec. 7. New Year’s party

The Dupont V.F.W. Post 4909 Home Association will hold its annual New Year’s Eve Party on Monday, Dec. 31 at the Post home. A dinner buffet will be served from 7:30 to 9 p.m. with a six hour open bar available from 7:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Musical entertainment will be provided by the Home Town Boyz from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 .am. Meat and cheese trays, snacks, coffee and donuts will be available before midnight. Hats, leis, noise makers, horns, balloons and streamers will be furnished to all to celebrate the New Year. Donation is $38 per person and tickets and reservations may be made by seeing Bob at the VFW or calling Bob at 5654-9104. Deadline is Sunday, Dec. 30. VFW meeting

The VFW Post 4909 will hold

Children’s party

Reservations are now being accepted for the Dupont Borough Annual Children’s Christmas Party set for 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15 at the VFW Post Home 4909. Reservations can be made by calling Borough Manager Patty McDonald at 655-6216.

Sacred Heart meetings

The Women’s Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 4 in the church hall. Holy Name Installation Dinner will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5 in the church hall. Choir will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6 in the choir loft. Dupont Lions

The Dupont Lions will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 10 at the VFW Post Home. The Dupont Lions Club has sponsored a new Lions Club, “The Jenkins Old Time Hockey Club,” and its installation as a Lions Club will take place at the Charter Dinner on Thursday, Dec. 20 at the Woodlands .Guest speaker will be the International Lion President Wayne A. Cost is $25 per person with dinner served at 7 p.m. Deadline for reservations is Dec. 10. Members can make their reservation at the Dec. 10 meeting or contact Lion President Dan Lello or Lion Chris Kalmanowicz. Rick Hansen, chairman of the Lions Highway cleanup announces the next clear-out is scheduled for Jan. 19, 2013. The Lions annual Match the Daily Lottery Number fund raiser began on Monday, Nov. 26 and will run through Saturday, Dec.22. Monies from this fundraiser is used to help make the season bright with the snowflake light and swags plus the annual Children’s Easter Egg Hunt. Tickets, at $10 each, can be purchased by contacting Bart Bryk at 817-1779, Daniel Lello at 885-4154, Tony Draus at 4667963 or Annmarie Paddock at 406-0231. Bowling results

Lokuta sets record

Congratulations to Fred Lokuta, who competed in a USA Powerlifting competition Nov. 17 in Clarks Summit and broke the masters bench press state record on his second lift and then again on his third. He will attend a re-

its next meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3 at the post home. The Home Association meeting will follow. Food and refreshments will be served.

Members of the Pittston Area Leo's Club wrapped over100 gifts for the annual Children's Christmas Party at the VFW Post 4909. Leo's Club members are, from left, Cristian Hansen, Nina Timonte, Abbie Sheerer, Megan Dougherty and MarieTerese Fox.

Elko’s Dupont Jr. Bowlers recently held their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot. This year’s winners are: Courtney Osiecki, Tyler Spurlin, Zachary Elko, Connor Morris, Matthew Mesaris, Robert Davidson, Justin Coyne and Piper Kane. Magic Circle See DUPONT, Page 37

Members of the Wyoming Area Kiwanis Club and their sponsored student leadership programs, the Key Club and Builders Club, will host their annual Breakfast with Santa from 8:30 a.m. to noon today, Dec. 2 at the High School Cafeteria. Children will have an opportunity to meet Santa, make Christmas cards for military personnel, make their own ornament, enjoy face painting and a stop at Rudolph’s lollypop tree. Toy basket raffles and raffles for live Christmas trees will be held. A breakfast of scrambled eggs, chocolate chip and plain pancakes, sausage and beverages will cost $6 for adults and $3 for children 3 through 12. Infants under 2 years of age can eat at no charge. Baseball happy hour

The Wyoming Area Baseball Diamond Club invites all adults to take a break from the holiday stress a bit and join them for a night of fun, food, and laughter making their fundraiser a hit. A happy hour will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. on Dec.15 at Bo Brothers restaurant, Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming. All proceeds benefit the Wyoming Area baseball team. Tickets can be purchased for $10 at the door which includes admission and choice of beverages. A gift basket raffle and 50/50

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drawing will be held. Advance tickets can also be purchased by contacting either Donna Chupka at 239-3929 or Marlene Wrubel at 991-1037. Pasta Dinner/Craft Fair

The Wyoming Class of 2013 Pasta Dinner and Craft Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9 at the high school cafeteria. Anyone in need of extra tickets can contact Mary Bone at 885-2472 or Gina Malsky at 332-7817. Money and unsold tickets should be returned to Mrs. Kepadlo as soon as possible. There will be more than 25 vendors, including homemade clothes sized to fit American Doll, home décor, sports and entertainment memorabilia, hair accessories, purses, a wide variety of jewelry, candles, bead and foam craft, crocheted and knitted items, Christmas ornaments, prepackaged homemade cookies, make-up and much more.

Forty seven members and one guest attended the previous meeting. After the meeting, the group enjoyed refreshments and Bill Kull played holiday music, Bingo was played. Fifty/fifty winners were Tom Alpaugh, Rosemary Golenski, Johanna Malinowski, Ed Stankoski and Frances Voveris, Cheryl Pipher won the special game and Edith Jones won the Bingo jackpot. Members are reminded that non-perishable food items are being collected for the local food pantry. Travel coordinator Johanna is accepting reservations for a trip to Mount Airy Casino on Wednesday, Dec. 12 with pickups in Exeter and Pittston. Nonmembers are welcome. Details can be obtained from Johanna at 655-2720.

cling sticker or report tonnage is a violation of the borough ordinance. Anyone who has a private dumpster must report their tonnage to Karen Szwast, recycling coordinator, at 654-0933. 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 will not be taken. St. Barbara’s news

The Cosmopolitan Seniors will gather to celebrate their Christmas party at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 4 at St. Anthony Center in Exeter.

Recycling must be placed curbside for pick-up on Mondays. Yard waste on Thursdays. Businesses that have not purchased a recycling or refuse sticker for 2012 will be cited by the police and subjected to a fine. Failure of businesses to purchase a refuse sticker, recy-

Sister Jane O’Donnell, RSM, from the Mercy Consultation Center, Dallas, will speak at the next meeting of the Service, Social Concerns Committee at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6 at St. Anthony’s Parish Center. Sister Jane will enlighten us about a program called “Listening from the Heart.” Sister Jane trains parishioners regarding visits to homes, nursing homes and hospitals. St. Barbara’s Feast will be celebrated with Mass at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 4 and will be followed by the movie, “St. Barbara Convert & Martyr of the Early Church,” which will be shown in the church. Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a holy day of obligation, is Saturday, Dec. 8. Masses for the Feast will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7; at 7 and 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8. Giving Tree: The trees are up

Warehouse Mixed League High Scratch Series Scores: Men’s Division: Tom Clark, 735; Ed Polons, 697; John Doran, 695; Bill Casterline, 681; John Borgia, 635. Women’s Division: Michelle Bukofski, 236. American High Scratch Series Scores: Jerry Coggins, 735; Mark Kulick, 734; Dave Kern, 664; John Grohowski, 657; Gary Sr. Magdon, 656; Edward Collins, 650; Gerry Reilly, 643; Marty Moughan, 639; Pete Latona, 637; Tom Spurlin, 632. Dupont Bowlettes High Scratch Series Scores: Ann Alfano, 522; Connie Berlinski, 515; Marylou Fereck, 483;Debbie Stevens, 481; MaryAnn Shugdinis, 470; Donna Kasa, 470; Marytheresa Pupa,

465; Kim Kishel, 462; Gracelynn Williamson, 447. Sunday Night Mixed High Scratch Series Scores: Men’s Division: Joe Argenio, 590; Russ Stevens, 587; Vito Buzzetta, 560; Paul Wililamson, 517; Gene Wasko, 506. Women’s Division: Gracelynn Williamson, 442; Marytheresa Pupa, 430; Tina Evans, 402; Debbie Stevens, 372; Marianne Argenio, 337. Boys Division: Zachary McKitish, 651 Elko’s Bantam/Prep Mixed High Scratch Series Score: Boys Division: Ryan Kane, 157; Jacob Dobrowalski, 149; Matthew Mesaris, 133; Aiden Hindmarsh, 124; Robert Davidson, 116; Jake Grzech, 108; Ryan Peck, 105; Zachary Chilson, 95; Jimmy Soroka, 89.

Girls Division: Kacie Fisk, 109; Makenzie Kaminski, 94; Madison Mesaris, 85; Sophia Gronka, 55. Elko’s Mixed High Scratch Series Scores: Boys Division: Anthony Zimmerman, 477; Michael Elko, 453; Paul Greco, 428; Evan Elko, 409; Justin Coyne, 400; Evan Esposito, 388; Bryan Shupp, 382; Zachary Garbarino, 366; Jesse Carlen, 362; Charles Kulick, 332. Girls Division: Samantha Piechota, 356; Morgan Mesaris, 343; Piper Kane, 304; Gina Kirkpatrick, 270; Halle gronka, 199; Alyssa Bulford, 195; Loren Gronka, 173; Liena Vest, 171. Elko’s Junior/Senior Friday High Scratch Series Scores: Boys’ Division: Zachary McKitish, 723; Peter Kulick,

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in both churches. Take as many tags as you wish as long as the gifts are returned on time. Gifts must be returned no later than Sunday, Dec. 9. The gifts will be picked up on Monday and sorted according to size, gender and item. Some gift suggestions are hats, gloves, socks, shirts, I tune cards, makeup, perfume, cologne or any item you would like to purchase. Attention Women of the Parish: St. Barbara’s Christian Women Organization will hold a Christmas Party at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at Fox Hill Country Club. Cost of the dinner buffet will be $25. Place in the church basket, drop off at the rectory or call Mary King at 6554744, Barbara Russo at 6548670, Chip Clarke at 654-7480 or Loretta Semenza at 654-0936. Deadline for reservations is Dec. 4. The party is open to all women of the parish. Christmas Wafers are here. You may purchase them at the rectory between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. There are four wafers per envelope and the cost is $2 per envelope. They will be available after weekend Masses beginning next week. Children’s/Youth Choir: Practice will be held after the 10:30 a.m. and noon masses on Sunday, Dec. 9 in the upstairs choir loft. 637; Conrad Chapple, 598; Spencer Saxon, 593; David Zydko, 551. Girls’ Division: Courtney Osiecki, 479; Irene Magdon, 471; Katie Wynn, 403; Danielle Zydko, 403; Michelle Grossbauer, 357. Elko’s Prep Boys High Scratch Series Scores: Ozzie Dobrowalski, 382; Jeremy Lavelle, 366; Zachary Elko, 361; Martin Kuna, 350; Marc Piechota, 340; Connor Morris, 326; Anthony DePascale, 304; Joey Wruble, 301; Tyler Cegelka, 274; Noah Donahue, 268. Service schedule

Dupont Borough service schedule for the week of Dec. 2: Monday, Dec. 3 – Refuse Tuesday, Dec. 4 - Yard waste Wednesday, Dec. 5 – Commingle, plastics, glass and cans.

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High Scratch Series Scores: Men’s Division: Kyle Wagner, 722; Chris Renfer, 710; Greg Renfer, 707; Don Whiting, 681; Drew Nicholson, 599; Paul Chmiel, 598; Matt Charney, 597; Rich Jr. Aston, 596; Joseph Chmiel, 588. Women’s Division: MaryTheresa Pupa, 440; Courtney McKitish, 337. Pittston Twp VFW High Scratch Series Scores: Wally Moore, 742; Jack Casper, 711; Joe Jr. Walsh, 698; Ed Wasko, 620; Joe Argenio, 605; Anthony Grieco, 601; Joe Sr. Walsh, 585; John Blattner, 570; Jim Chimento, 563; Peter Chodnicki, 556.

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Library Barnes & Noble Book Fair next weekend The West Pittston Library will have a Book Fair at Barnes & Noble at the Arena Hub Plaza from Dec.7- 9. Gift-wrapping will be provided on this Saturday, Dec. 8 at no charge with a receipt. Online shoppers can use our Book fair ID #10884930 when checking out from Dec. 7-14. For more information, call or email Sara at 883-7079 or email: sarashanekelly@gmail.com. 100th anniversary

The Moose Lodge #1207 will hold an Open House from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8. Food and beverages will be served. Souvenirs and historical artifacts will be displayed. There will be a 100th Anniversary Dinner from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8 at the Moose. There will be open bar, food and music. Rams news

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

The West Pittston Rams are seeking applicants for Board of Directors positions for 2013. Please send all letters of intent to President@westpittstonrams.com. Positions will be elected during December’s open board meeting.

décor, sports and entertainment memorabilia, hair accessories, purses, wide variety of jewelry, candles, bead & foam craft, crocheted and knitted items, Christmas ornaments, prepackaged homemade cookies, make-up, candles and much more.

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The Wyoming Area Class of 2013 Pasta Dinner and Craft Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9 at the Secondary center Cafeteria. Money and all unsold tickets should be returned to Mrs. Kepadlo as soon as possible. There will be over 25 vendors, including homemade clothes sized to fit American Doll, home

The Wyoming Area Baseball Diamond Club will hold a happy hour from 7 to 10 p.m. on Dec.15 at Bo Brothers restaurant on Wyoming Avenue. All proceeds benefit the Wyoming Area Baseball team. Tickets can be purchased for $10 at the door, which includes admission and your choice of beverages. A gift basket raffle

and 50/50 drawing will be held. Advance tickets can also be purchased by contacting either Donna Chupka at 239-3929 or Marlene Wrubel at 991-1037. Street department

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.

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.

Birthday notes

Taxes due

Thought for the week

According to George L. Miller, tax collector, face value of taxes is in affect until Monday, 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 their tax bills to their financial institution

It is better to be hated for who you are than to be loved for someone you are not.

Celebrating this week Sandy Lloyd Giunta, Dec. 4; Danielle Argenio, Patrick Gilligan, Deb Jallen, Dec. 5; Gabby Bohan, Sara Flannelly, Sara Reilly, Dec. 8.

Quote of the week

“Every one says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive.” – C.S. Lewis, British scholar/novelist. Bumper sticker

If you want to be happy, be.

West Wyoming to conduct survey for grant info WEST WYOMING

Representatives of West Wyoming Borough will conduct a phone and mail survey of residents of West Brady, English and Fairview Streets to gather information essential for an application for federal Community Development Block Grant funding through Luzerne County for street improvements on the surveyed streets. All information will be kept confidential. Breakfast with Santa

West Wyoming Hose Co #1 will host a Breakfast with Santa from 8 a.m. to noon on Dec. 16 at the hose company, 926 Shoemaker Ave. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children. For tickets, call 693-1811. Tax collector

West Wyoming Tax Collector Robert Connors would like to remind residents the 2012 school face period will end on Dec. 5. The office will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. that day. All school taxes will be collected at the penalty amount after this date. For more information, call 693-0130.

West Wyoming Borough Council members Eileen Cipriani, Dan Gadomski and Gil Atherholt, along with Shade Tree Commission leader Mary Pat Appel, planted trees in the municipality with students from Wyoming Area and volunteers. Participating students were Nikki Giordano, Abby Thornton, Audrey Hiedacavage, Ashlee Blannett, Tyler Wrubel, Alex Krispin, Jared Saporito, Evan Rider, Mike Cipriani and Kyle Memory.

Sanitation stickers

Sanitation stickers are now on sale at the town hall between 8 a.m. and 4 pm. weekdays. All residents must purchase a sticker. The cost remains the same as last year, $200. If purchased be-

fore Jan. 31, 2013, senior citizens (65 and older) will receive a $25 rebate ($175), all others receive a $15 rebate ($185). If purchased from Feb. 1-28, 2013, the full price will be charged. After Feb. 28, 2013, the cost will be $300

for the year and citations will be filed with the district magistrate for noncompliance with the ordinance. Stickers are also available through the mail at West Wyoming Borough Building, 464 W. 8th St., P.O. Box 4035, West

Wyoming PA18644. For the added convenience of residents, Visa, MasterCard and MAC are accepted. Stickers can also be purchased through the borough at See WEST WYOMING, Page 39

Garbage stickers for 2013 are now on sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Wyoming Municipal Building. Full year stickers are $200 and $190 for seniors. Garbage stickers may also be purchased through the mail by sending a self-addressed/stamped envelope to Wyoming Borough, 277 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, PA 18644. The sticker fee includes garbage pickup, curb-side recycling collection and seasonal yard waste removal. A monthly bulk item pickup is also offered at $5 per item (limited to one per month.) Breakfast with Santa

Wyoming Masonic Lodge # 468 will hold a flapjack breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22 at Applebees Neighborhood Bar and Grill, 253 Wilkes-Barre Blvd, Wilkes Barre. Tickets adults $7 for adults and $4.50 for children under age 12. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling 406-6911 or 885-1441. Fire fund drive

The annual Wyoming Hose Company No. 1 fire fund drive is currently in progress. Residents will receive donation requests in the coming days. Anyone who does not receive a donation re-

WYOMING NEWS EILEEN CIPRIANI 287-3349 ecipriani@comcast.net quest can call 693-1371and leave nual Christmas party on Dec. 4. a message for John Marianacci, Dinner will be served at noon by 2013 fund drive chairman K&L catering. There will be musical enterLegion Post 904 tainment by Debbie Switzer. The West Wyoming American There will be prizes and Bingo Legion Morning Star Post 904 will be played. will meet on Thursday, Dec. 13 Fifty-Fifty winners from the in West Wyoming Hose Co. No. last meeting were Paul Delaney, 1 meeting room with Command- Nancy Marcy, and Frank Perfiner Jerome Domkoski presiding. ski. The Bingo Jackpot winner Plans for the upcoming Christ- was Marion Pocceschi. mas party to held on Dec. 16 will December birthday was Mabe finalized. ryann Paluck. Any member who has not reElection of officers was held sponded as of yet is asked to call and elected were Frank Perfinone of the following committed ski, president; Sam DeSalvo, members: Ron Semanski at 650- vice president; Joann Kwasny, 5983, George Yurek at 693-1913. Irene Zelinsky and Donna PocEvents for the year 2013 will ceschi, treasurer. Past President be discussed. Marion Pocceschi conducted the election. Toys for Tots The next regular will be held The Wyoming branch of Lu- Jan.8, 2013. zerne Bank will accept toy donations for its annual Toys for Tots Holiday events drive. A drop box for Toys For The Wyoming Recreation Tots is also located a The Laurels Board will hold a children’s holiat 80 Wyoming Ave, Wyoming. day party from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9 in the Tenth Senior Citizens Street School cafeteria. The Wyoming, West WyomJudging for the Wyoming Hoing Seniors will hold their an- liday House Contest will occur the weekend of Dec.14-15.

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Tree planting

West Wyoming Borough Council members Eileen Cipriani, Dan Gadomski and Gil Atherholt, along with Shade Tree Commission leader Mary Pat Appel, planted trees in the municipality with students from Wyoming Area and volunteers. This is the fifth year for the borough’s Shade Tree Commission’s program and nearly 200 hundred trees have been planted in the borough. Website

Yard waste

A Leaf pickup is scheduled for Dec. 12. Leaves must be in an open container or degradable paper leaf bag. Plastic bags will not be accepted. There will be no more Saturday hours for the season. Recycling reminder

West Wyoming recycling containers are located behind Hose Company No. 1. Recycling can be dropped off any day of the week. The following is the list of acceptable items for recycling: commingled food and beverage containers, plastic containers (all number recyclables are accepted), cardboard, newspaper and office paper.

The Wyoming Area Class of 2013 Pasta Dinner and Craft Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9 at the Wyoming Area High School cafeteria. Anyone in need of tickets may call Mary Bone at 885-2472 or Gina Malsky at 332-7817. Money and unsold tickets should be returned as soon as possible to Mrs. Kepadlo. There will be more than 25 vendors, including homemade clothes sized to fit American Doll, home décor, sports and entertainment memorabilia, hair accessories, purses, wide variety of jewelry, candles, bead and foam craft, crocheted and knitted items, Christmas ornaments, prepackaged homemade cookies, make-up and much more. St. Monica’s news

St. Monica’s Parish was two years old on Nov. 25 and Deacon

Storyteller Daria Marie Walsh and Poet Paul H. Tubb visited the Wyoming Free Library on Nov. 24, delighting guests with a show of storytelling, music and poetry from Ireland. Here, the pair present John Roberts, director of the Wyoming Free Library, with a signed collection of their books and a CD. Items in the collection are available for loan through the library.

William Jenkins celebrated his first year of Ordination on Nov. 26. Vacation Sweepstakes tickets – Be sure to watch the Big Four Number for December (7 p.m. drawing Monday through Saturday) if you have purchased a Sweepstake Ticket sponsored by St. Monica Parish, West Wyoming. Prizes include a trip to Cancun for two, New York City trip for two, $1,000 in cash (these three prizes are for exact matching number.) Many other prizes are awarded for other combinations. Winners will be notified weekly for all who have purchased winning tickets. The Fundraising Committee is at work planning the Nite at the Races for Feb. 8. Anyone interested in helping plan the event can call Tom Tomsak, chairman, at 237-2188. Committee members are: Mary Smith, Mike Buonsante, Frank Sobeck and Donna Piszak. The next planning session will be at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 17. The Fundraising Committee will begin selling admission tickets and horses for the upcoming Night At The Races beginning today, Dec. 2 and continuing through Feb. 3 after all Masses at both sites. For more information, contact Tom Tomsak at 237-2188. Forms will also be available to download from St. Monica web at www.stmonicanepa.com.

The Senior Citizens meet at 1:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of the month in the church hall. The group’s Christmas dinner is set for noon on Tuesday, Dec. 4. Library news

Storyteller Daria Marie Walsh and Poet Paul H. Tubb visited the Wyoming Free Library on Saturday, Nov. 24. The couple resides in the seaside village of Howth, County Dublin. Daria is a native of Wilkes-Barre and a graduate of Bishop Hoban High School and King’s College. Daria and Paul have performed their stories, poems and songs all over Ireland at events and festivals, including The Children’s Books Festival, Listowel Writers Week and Poetry Now. The Friends of the Wyoming Free Library have launched a brand new web-based store on Etsy.com! You can buy unique handcrafted items such as cat toys and sachets as well as pillows, pet coats and many other crafts for the holidays. Go to “The Crafty Ant” store on Etsy.com. All proceeds benefit the Wyoming Free Library. Friends of the Wyoming Free Library invite you to bring your knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, embroidery, or sewing to the library from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the first and fourth Wednesdays of every month. Call the library at 693-1364 to register.

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Dedication ceremony held at Pittston YMCA

The new YMCA daycare room was dedicated in the name of the late Eugene R. DeMinico, II. Foreground, Athena, the police dog, sponsored by Dr. DeMinico, and her handler, Ed Sulima. Standing, left to right, Dr. Gene DeMinico, Debbie DeMinico, Craig Lukatch, Hughestown Chief of Police, Steve Golya.

Cutting the ribbon to open the new lobby/front desk is, left to right: Mike Sowinski, incoming YMCA board president; Lukatch; Tina Fisher, outgoing YMCA board president; Brian Fallon, YMCA property manager.

YMCA CEO Craig Lukatch addresses the audience prior to the dedication and ribboncutting ceremony at the Y.

Getting first crack at the new daycare room is Geno Pugliese, 4, grandson of Dr. Gene and Debbie DeMinico. Geno's parents are: Marina and Shawn Pugliese. TONY CALLAIO/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH

Taking part in the dedicating the gym to Harry and Jeanette Weinbergs is, left to right, Atty. Joseph Burke, board trustee; Tina Fisher, outgoing board president, and Craig Lukatch, YMCA CEO. Burke was the liason between the YMCA and the Weinberg Foundation.

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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

Representatives from Old Forge High School and Wyoming Area School District pose for a photo promoting the annual Marseco game between the two schools to be played on Friday, December 7 at Wyoming Area. Left to right: Brian Tomasetti, David Chromey, Anthony Piccolini, Brenden Wahl, Jordan Zezza, Trent Grove, Bart Chupka, Mike Carey.

Warriors to host Devils in ‘Badger’ game Old Forge – Wyoming Area to tip off season Friday in Exeter By TOM ROBINSON

For the Pittston Dispatch

member of the 1992 Old Forge state championship baseball team and state quarterfinalist basketball team who went on to coach in the Wyoming Area School District. Old Forge coach Al Semenza said that part of honoring Marseco’s memory is an emphasis on team play. “One of the things we did because of his thinking – he was never a guy who looked for awards – there is no MVP and no award other than the Badger Trophy which goes to the winning

team to hold for one year,” Semenza said. Semenza, who coached Marseco in high school, spent two seasons at Wyoming Area before returning to coach the Blue Devils. It was during that time that Marseco began coaching at Wyoming Area, first working with elementary school students then spending a season as junior high coach. Both coaches indicated a commitment to keeping the game, which is being held for the 18th time, intact as a season opener.

“The Badger Game is always going to be our first game,” second-year Wyoming Area coach Al Brogna said. Semenza said the game will return to its rotation between the two schools, beginning with this year’s contest at Wyoming Area. Old Forge returns leading scorer Brian Tomasetti and another full-time starter, Jake Manetti. The Blue Devils also have part-time starters Brenden Wahl and Jimmie Aversa back from a See BADGER GAME, Page 42

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The “Badger Game” is returning to its roots. Old Forge will be at Wyoming Area Friday night in a nonleague boys basketball opener that will serve as the Anthony “Badger” Marseco Memorial Game. The Blue Devils and Warriors have opened the season against each other with the Badger Game every year since 1995, when the game was started fol-

lowing Marseco’s death earlier that year in a motorcycle accident. For 12 seasons through last year, the game also functioned as part of the Marseco Memorial Tournament, bringing four boys and four girls teams together for the start of the season in Old Forge. Pittston Area opted out of the tournament this season, leading to the decision to go back to simply a memorial game to start the season. The contest honors Marseco, a

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team that went 9-16, finished second in District 2 Class A and won a preliminary-round state

tournament game. Wyoming Area returns starters Bart Chupka, the secondleading scorer, and Mike Carey

along with part-time starter Jordan Zezza from a team that struggled through a 2-20 season. Old Forge, an A team, plays in

the Lackawanna Conference Division 3. Wyoming Area, AA, plays in the Wyoming Valley Conference

Division 2. The regular seasons begin after the New Year.

FA L L H I G H S C H O O L S P O R T S

Locals all-stars in golf, cross country, volleyball Pittston Area golfer Ryan Tracy was selected first-team allstar and MVP of the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 3A by the conference coaches. PA’s Matt Carroll, Chris Lynch and Calvin O’Boyle received honorable mention in 3A. In 2A Wyoming Area’s Zach Mulhern and Courtney Melvin were selected all-stars. In girls volleyball Wyoming Area’s Samantha Acasio was selected to the second team and Wyoming Area’s Gabby Bohan and Kate Kross got honorable mention. In girls cross country PA’s Tara Johnson and Catherine Lombardo were selected to the second team.

Clockwise from top left, PA runners Tara Johnson and Catherine Lombardo were second team cross country all-stars; WA’s Courtney Melvin was a 2A all-star; WA’s Sam Acasio was a second team volleyball all-star; Ryan Tracy was a first team golf all-star and MVP.

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Chrissy Ryzner to defend belt at the ‘Y’ Friday

Locals Ryzner, Howe headline professional wrestling card at the YMCA EPCW, East Coast Pro Wrestling Empire State, DWF/Loco company based out of New Jersey and the Keystone Wrestling in Pennsylvania. Holding the ECPW Women’s Championship belt, DWF Women’s Tag team title and the CPW Women’s title as well as a former PCWA Women’s Champion, Ryzner is a force to be reckoned with. “I love traveling to different states and performing in front of hundreds of people,” she said. The card will consist of nine Scheduled Fights, with three Championship Matches. In a much anticipated matchup “Smooth” Tommy Suede will be taking on ECPW World Champion Andrew Anderson in a battle of co-stars from the movie “The Wrestler.” B.E.T. (Best Elite Talent) will face off against the Unemployment Line in a special tag team attraction match. A 20-man over-the-top Rope Battle Royal will determine a new Championship contender and rumors of a special challenge being sent out by ECPW Showcase Champion Lil Daddy C and the #1 contender to that title AnarchY, to a new group of rebels, Team Excitement led by David Gumaer. Other fights on the card include: David Starr vs. Jason the Suicide King Fatal Four Way Match The Goods w/ Mr. Dave Trobule vs. Tyrone Kidd vs. Acid Zero vs. Johnny Blaze Garrett Dominance & Brandon Alpha vs. Mark Maverick & Ross Daniels

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Chrissy Ryzner of Duryea is a part time staff member of the Greater Pittston YMCA during the day but by night she transforms into Princess Chrissy Johnson, holder of the East Coast Pro Wrestling (EPCW) Women’s Championship Belt. She’ll defend the belt Friday at the Y. Next Friday at 7 p.m. Johnson and Rich Howe of Pittston will be wrestling at an ECPW event at the Greater Pittston YMCA. Johnson will be defending her ECPW Woman’s Championship against Pottsville’s own Lil Jackie Daniels. Also, Keystone State Wrestling Champion, “Banger” Rich Howe will defend his championship as he takes on the formidable Captain David Lawless. Howe, from Pittston is making his hometown debut. GET Part of the TICKETS gate of the Tickets can be “Off the purchased in advance at The Ropes” event Greater Pittston will benefit YMCA 10 N. Main Street Pittston, PA the GP YMCA. Tickets and online at are on sale at ECPW1.com Questions/info: the Greater 973-402-9599 Pittston YMCA. Front Row tickets are $12; general admission tickets are $10 presale and $12 at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m. with a 7:45 p.m. bell time. To purchase tickets or more information please stop by the Greater Pittston YMCA 10 N. Main Street, Pittston or call 570655-2255. “Wrestling is an amazing feeling,” Ryzner said. “To be out in front of a couple hundred people and knowing that you’re capable of controlling emotions while doing something I love.” Ryzner has always been a fan of wrestling and decided to train to become what she idolized as a kid. “I have been wrestling for almost seven years. I love wrestling because it involves playing and controlling not only your own emotions but that of the crowd’s as well. It’s a rush like no other.” Ryzner wrestles for the

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JUNIOR FOOTBALL

Duryea Wildcat cheerleaders excel in competitions The Duryea Wildcat cheerleaders and their coaches had outstanding performances during the 2012 cheer competition season. The Duryea Wildcats competed in competitions in Swoyersville and Duryea and in the league competition hosted by Plymouth. Combined the A-team won 11 trophies: League Competi-

tion-3rd place Sideline Chant, Hometown, Dance; 4th place Hello; Duryea Competition 2nd place Sideline Chant, Hometown, Dance; 3rd place Hello; Swoyersville Competition-1st place Sideline Chant, Dance; 2nd place Hello. The Ateam Head Coach is Tara Vols The B-team won 12 trophies, nine for first place and three sec-

ond place: League Competition-1st place Hello and Dance, 2nd place Sideline Chant, Hometown; Duryea Competition - 1st place Hello, Sideline Chant, Hometown, Dance; Swoyersville Competition -1st place Hello, Sideline Chant, Dance, 2nd place Hometown The B-team Head Coach is Missy Conway and her assistants are Noelle DeRoberto and Jr Ad-

visor Katie Wynn. The C-team won 11 trophies: League Competition-1st place Hometown, 2nd place Sideline & Dance, 4th place Hello; Duryea Competition-1st place Hometown, 2nd place Hello, Sideline Chant and Dance; Swoyersville Competition - 1st place Hello, Dance; 2nd place Sideline Chant. The C-team Head Coach is Jen Winburn her

asstistants are Coach Amy Brody, Jill Dietrick and Jr Advisor Marina Maida. The D-team won six trophies: League Competition - 3rd place Hello and 4th place Dance; Duryea Competition-1st place Hello, Dance; Swoyersville Competition - 1st place Hello, Dance. The D-team Head Coach Christa Kirkpatrick her assistant is Coach Ashley Swartwood

The Wildcats A-team won 11 trophies, front row, from left, Co-captains Aftin Felkowski and Joclyn Wilk. Second row: Rachel Corwin, Jordyn Wynder, Tara Vols, Selena Rubino, and Gabby Azarovich. Absent from photo, Mariah Toomey. The C-team won 11 trophies, First row, Emily Dietrick, Lauren Shay, Alexandria Brody, Kailee Winburn, Katelynn Lyons, Virginia Jacobsen. Second row, Cara Mia Hogan, Samantha Wynder, Emily Rinaldi, Ashlyn Urbanski, Alexis Wesnak, Kayla Mease. Third row, Hannah Kozlowski, Kelce Wynder, Abagail Winburn, Janelle Wilk, Tiara George, Alivia Lugin, Julie Frushon. Fourth row, Jill Dietrick, Jen Winburn, Amy Brody, Marina Maida

The D-team won six trophies, front row, Victoria Winters, Vanessa Maslowski, Arrea McPeek, and Marissa Calogero. Second row, Avery Wynder, Tina Van Wert, Samantha Thomas, Morgan Hilbert, and Isabella Bauman. Absent from photo, Amanda Azarovich.

The Wildcats B-team won 12 trophies, front row, Libby Williams, Olivia Grochal and Halie Coggins. Second row, Kristen Walters, Rylee Shay, Kayla Conway and Starr Johnson. Third row, Emma Coles, Nicole Bonczek, Ashlynn DeRoberto, Hannah Robbins and Mia Rubino

Patrick 10-pointer biggest in 50 years of hunting Gary Patrick of Exeter downed a 10 -point 200 lb buck at 8:30 a.m. on the first day of buck season in Wyoming county using his 42-year-old Remington 700 BDL 30:06 “The buck was chasing three doe about 95 yards away in a some thick woods when I made the shot,” Patrick said. The rack spread was 20 inches inside 22 inches outside. Gary, 62, who has been hunting since he was 13, said this is the biggest white tail buck he ever harvested. Gary was hunting with his friends Jerome Lumley, who helped him drag the deer out of the woods, Uncle Buck Lumley, Don Lumley, Tim Sarnak and his son Jake.

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Gary Patrick looks through the rack of the trophy buck he harvested on opoening day in Wyoming County.

First deer for 11-year-old John Vernagis John Vernagis Jr., 11, from Dupont bagged his first buck while hunting near Fleetwood on opening day, Monday, November 26 at 7a.m.. He was with his uncle and mentor David Yatsko, an avid sportsman who introduced him to the sport. His sister Alexis and Aunt Sue assisted in transport of the trophy. The deer will be mounted for the entire family to enjoy. By the way today is John’s birthday.

Right, John John Vernagis Jr., 11, with the trophy buck he harvested near Fleetville on opening day.

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Soccer star charging ahead to St. Joe’s By JACK SMILES

jsmiles@psdispatch.com

Bianca Chairge, a soccer player for the Scranton Prep Classics, accepted a NCAA Division 1 athletic scholarship to St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. Bianca has deep roots in the Greater Pittston area. Her father Joe Chairge owned and operated Pittston Lumber for over 20 years and was a Pittston YMCA board member and past president. Her late grandfather Joe Chairge Sr. owned Celestino’s Restaurant in Dupont. Bianca’s mother Charlene is from West Wyoming and she is a graduate of Wyoming Area Bianca, an honor student at Scranton Prep, is a graduate of St. Mary’s Assumption School, Pittston. She is a graduate of the Wilkes-Barre Junior Leadership class of 2012. At Prep she was a member of the Spanish Club and

Student Council. At St. Joe’s she is going to major in business and sports marketing. She and her family live in Bear Creek. Bianca was a two-time All-Region selection, the 2012 MVP of Lackawanna Girls Soccer League Division I and a Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association First Team All-State selection. The Classics finished 16-1-1 and reached the state 2A quarterfinals where they lost to Northern York, 2-0. They won the District 2 2A Championship beating Berwick at Wilkes University 6-1, with Bianca scoring two goals. The Classics advanced to the state tourney and defeated Northwestern Lehigh, 3-0, at Wilkes University, becoming only the second Lackawanna Soccer League girls team to win a state playoff game.

Who Has Had The Greatest Impact On Life In Greater Pittston? Nominations are open for the Sunday Dispatch 2012 Person of the Year and the Joseph Saporito time Achievement award. Lifetime The Sunday Dispatchh Person of the Year is the individual vidual who had the greatest impact on life in our communities: s: the 17 towns that make up the he Wyoming Area and Pittston tston Area school districts. The Joseph Saporito Lifetime Achievement Award is for the individual who hass given a lifetime of volunteer service ervice to our communities.

To nominate:

Submit his or her namee and a brief summary of why you are nominating this person for either the Person son of the Year or a recipient of The Joseph Saporito Lifetime Achievement Award. Mail your submission to: Sunday Dispatch Person of The Year or Joseph Saporito Lifetime Achievement Award, 109 New Street, Pittston, PA 18640. You may also submit your nomination by e-mail to sd@timesleader.com or by fax to 570-602-0183. Please send to arrive no later than Dec. 21, 2012.

thepittstondispatch.com Bianca Chairge in action with the Scranton Prep Classics.

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HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

by JACK SMILES - jsmiles@psdispatch.com

Winter Sports

Though the Wyoming Area Warriors lost in the first round state game to Pen Argyl 20-7, they did a lot better than the Warrior teams of 1998 and 2003, when Wyoming Area lost 47-6 to Mount Carmel in the Class 2A state playoffs in 1998 and 49-0 to Strath Haven in the Class 3A state playoffs in 2003. In 1998 Mt. Carmel went on to win the 2A state championship. In 2003 Strath Haven lost eventual state champion Manheim Central. Technically one other Wyoming Area team got to a first round state game. In 2006 the District 2 2A tournament had eight teams and the championship game, held in week 13, was considered a first-round state game. Wyoming Area lost that

game to Lakeland 26-21 in one of the most exciting endings to a WA game ever. Trailing 2614, the Warrior made it 26-21 on a 32-yard Td pass from Justin Piontkowski to Tyler Serbin with 2:12 left. After a failed on sides kick, Lakeland lost the ball on downs at the WA 28 with 17 seconds left. Wyoming Area took over at its 28 and on the first play Piontkowski threw a strike to Dustin Barrett in stride in the middle of the field. It looked like Barrett had a path to the end zone, but a diving shoestring tackle tripped him up at the Lakeland 32. The Warriors spiked the ball with one second left. Piontkowski then launched a pass that was intercepted at the goal line.

Then high school winter sports season is rushing up. The Wyoming Area boys basketball team tips things off on Friday in Exeter versus Old Forge in the annual “Badger Game.” Other PIAA winter sports are girls basketball, girls swimming and wrestling. PA and WA also have club ice hockey teams. There is at least one new coach this winter. Lauren Shovlin takes over the Wyoming Area swim team succeeding her sister Maureen Pikas, who will be helping out as a volunteer. Shovlin’s assistants are Michelle D’Amico who, like Shovlin swam for PA, and diving coach Kenny Bryden, a former WA diver and soccer player. WA and PA are in different basketball divisions and are not scheduled to play a WVC regu-

lar season games, though they will play preseason games. The boys are scheduled for Saturday, December 22. The PA and WA girls will play twice two days apart on December 27 and the again on December 29 in the PA holiday tournament. The Wyoming Area boys will run a holiday tournament, too, though the field hasn’t been announced yet. The swim teams will swim each other twice on January 9 in the PA pool and on February 13, the last day of the regular season, in the WA pool. Not sure about wrestling. Upton is Rollins

When the Phillies signed Jimmy Rollins for three years and $33 million before last season, a lot of fans thought they were crazy. And a lot of fans think the Phillies are crazy

for using him as a lead off batter. I’m not saying the Phillies are crazy, but if they are the Braves are way crazier, because they basically gave Rollins $75 million. Okay it was B.J. Upton, but he’s Rollins. Upton hit .248 with 28 homers and 78 RBI last season. He stole 31 bases and struck out 169 times and the Braves are talking about using him as a lead off batter. Rollins hit .248 with 23 and 68 and 30 steals and 96 strikeouts. The biggest difference between the two players is Rollins is four years older, than Upton who will be 29 next season. Rollins will get $11 million in 2013 and 2014, and if his option vests for the 2015 season, he will make another $11 million. That looks like a steal now compared to Upton.

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Random thoughts THE SMILES FILES on the sports scene

SPORTS MEETING NOTICES AND BRIEFS

Pittston Jr Patriots banquet tickets on sale today The Pittston Jr. Patriots banquet tickets are on sale today, December 2 at Tony’s Pizza City Line Plaza from noon to 2 p.m. Adults tickets are $25.00. For children’s tickets see Pat. Equipment out can return it at this time.

er Club will meet at the Red Mill in Pittston on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss is the Happy Hour at the Red Mill Tavern on December 15. Questions: Call Pat McGinty at 313-1350.

Dr. Ruggerio’s home. Winter events will be discussed including the Christmas party at Perugino’s in Luzerne on Tuesday, December 11 at 6 p.m.

WA swim parents

Lady Patriot basketball boosters

The Pittston Area Lady Patriot Basketball Booster Club will meet on Thursday December 6 at 7:00 pm in the high school cafeteria. Plans for the season to be discussed include concession stand volunteers and products; the annual program booklet; cash raffle and television raffle. Program ads and concession stand products will be collected at this time. In addition the Booster Club group photo will be taken for the annual program booklet. Seventh, eighth, ninth, JV and varsity parents are invited to attend.

The Wyoming Area Baseball Diamond Club invites all adults join them for a night of fun, food, and laughter making their at a happy hour on December 15 at Bo Brothers Restaurant on Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming from 7:00 pm - 10:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Wyoming Area baseball program. Tickets can be purchased for $10.00 at the door which includes admission and your choice of beverages. A gift basket raffle and 50/50 drawing will be held. Advance tickets can also be purchased by contacting either Donna Chupka at 239-3929 or Marlene Wrubel at 991-1037.

Red Devils meeting

Roc Rec basketball

The Wyoming Area Swim Parents Association will meet on Monday evening, Dec. 3, at 7:00 p.m. at the WA Secondary Center. Please enter through the front door. The meeting will be in Room 164 or the library. All parents of WA swimmers and divers are encouraged to attend. PA wrestling boosters

Pittston Area Wrestling Booster Club All parents of Pittston Area Wrestlers should plan on attending a booster club meeting on Monday, December 3, 2012, at 6 p.m. at the High School Cafeteria. Pittston Area Baseball Boost-

The Rock Recreation Center is accepting registration applications for the 2013 Upward Bas-

Lacrosse clinics

There will be two lacrosse clinics at the Greater Pittston YMCA on Wednesday December 19 and Sunday January 20, 2013. Registration for the December 19 clinic will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the session will run from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. With the help of Marywood University head lacrosse coach Scott Dalgliesh, his company Premier Lacrosse, and members of the current Marywood University lacrosse team, kids will learn the basics of the sport (passing, cradling, catching and shooting). These clinics will be non-

competitive, skills and drills sessions to get kids introduced to the sport of lacrosse. The cost for each clinic is $20 per child with a family discount of $5 for each additional child. Players will need a mouthguard, sneakers or court shoes and a stick (extra sticks will be available on a limited basis.) To reserve one, please email me rjswitzer@verizon.net. Equipment can be purchased at most local sporting goods stores. The Valley Lax’erz, a new local lacrosse organization will be forming for this year’s lacrosse season (March – June 2013). The organization will be open to boys and girls (no experience needed and they can still play baseball, softball or track) ages 8-15. Cost to join the team will be determined based on number of participants. Questions can be directed to Rob Switzer at rjswitzer@verizon.net or Carl Deluca at carlreeree@verizon.net.

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PA baseball to meeting

The Pittston Red Devils Sportsmen Club will meet Tuesday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m. at

WA baseball happy hour

ketball Season. The league is open to Girls and Boys Pre-K through 6th Grade. Player evaluation day and the final registration are Saturday Dec. 8. Practice begins the week of January 2. Games begin Saturday Jan 19 and the final game is Saturday March 16. For More Information contact the Rock Rec Center at (570) 696-2769 or www.rockrec.org

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Successful season for Triboro Christian soccer

YO U T H S O CC E R

Winning mark for U-12 girls in Philly The WVSC U -12 girls finished with a winning record in the Philadelphia Area Girls Soccer League at 5-3-1.

Six girls from the Greater Pittston area played on the team.

Front row, from left, Nicole Mayers (Hughestown), Grace Mimnaugh (Jenkins Twp.), Aleah Kranson (Exeter), Luchia Carabetta, (Hughestown) Annemaaike Reitsma (Forty Fort) Second row, Delaney Kuchkus (Duryea) Christina Schappert (Trucksville), Trinity King (North Pocono), Emily Matthews (Kingston), Kayleigh Walker (Hughestown) and Kitt Patla (Harveys Lake.)

Triboro Christian Academy completed a successful soccer season. Triboro’s home field was Rob-

ert Yaple Hughestown Park. The school located in Old Forge competes in the NY/PENN Christian school league.

Home- schooled students are eligible to compete for a position on the team.

Players for the Triboro Christian Academy Co-ed soccer team area, from left, first row, are Hope Lettieri, Rachel Palm, Ariel Votano, Mandy Lamarca, Zachary Weber, Austin Decker, Aidan Joyce and Tyler Sepcoski. Second row, Megan Kuna, Kelsey Joyce, Paige Brown, Alesha Carey, Shaiann Palmer, David Oliver, Dmitry Perry, Charlie McAdarra, Marcus Oliver and Gino Santarelli

OBITUARIES Richard Raymond Manley

Amy Lyn Webb (Pouser)

Gail M. Hergert

November 30, 2012

November 29, 2012

November 25, 2012

Richard Raymond Manley, 72, of Pittston, passed away Friday, November 30, 2012 in Wilkes Barre General Hospital. Born in Pittston, January 17,1940, son of the late Raymond and Lottie Growbinski Manley. He graduated from St. John’s High School in 1957 and Bloomsburg University. Prior to his retirement he was employed as a Parole Supervisor at Chase Correctional Institution, Dallas. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. Richard enjoyed Thoroughbred Racing and was an avid Notre Dame and St. Louis Cardinal Fan.

He served in the Marine Corp Reserve. He is survived by several cousins A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday morning, Dec. 4, 2012, in St. John the Evangelist Church, William Street Pittston at 9:30 a.m. Monsignor John Bendik will officiate. There will be no calling hours. Anyone attending the funeral mass on Tuesday is asked to go directly to the church. Interment will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Pittston Arrangements by Howell-Lussi Funeral Home 509 Wyoming Avenue West Pittston.

Amy Lyn Webb, (Pouser), 63, of Dallas, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012, peacefully at her home following a brief illness. She was born April 30 1949 in Binghamton, N.Y. She graduated from Wyoming Seminary and Wilkes University with a teaching degree. She taught for many years until the birth of her son in 1992. Amy was a dedicated wife and mother. She enjoyed gardening, was an avid reader, and loved animals, nature and crossword puzzles. She was a wonderful conversationalist who loved her family and friends. Surviving are her husband: Harmon Webb Jr. of

Dallas; her son, Scott, of Dallas; stepdaughters, Jennifer Rossi and her husband Kevin, Mountain Top; Christine Orluk and her husband John of Avoca; four grandchildren; several nephews; and her brother, Richard Pouser of Bangor, Pa. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family from the Metcalfe-Shaver-Kopcza Funeral Home Inc. 504 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice .

Gail M. Hergert, 75, of Bear Creek Township, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, at the home of her daughter in Old Forge. She was the widow of Donald Hergert, who died in 2010. Surviving are sons, Ken Hergert, Boylston, Mass.; and Don Hergert, North Miami Beach, Fla.; daughters, Mary Sempa, Old Forge, and Patty Malloy, Yardley; four brothers, Bill, John, Phillip and Jimmy Abrams; a stepmother, Marion Abrams, all of Florida; 10 grandchildren; nieces and nephews. The funeral was Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, with Mass in St. Mary’s Church at Prince of Peace Parish, Old Forge, to be celebrated by Msgr. John J. Sempa. Interment was in Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery, Dupont. Arrangements are by the Victor M. Ferri Funeral Home, 522 Fallon St., Old Forge.

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OBITUARIES Angelo M. Guiliano, 95, of West Pittston, passed away Thursday evening, November 22, 2012 in Riverside Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Taylor. Born in Pittston on February 10, 1917, he was the son of the late Michael and Liboria Dellaria Guiliano. He attended Pittston High School and served in the US Army. Prior to retirement, he had been employed as a carpet installer and had been a life member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. He was a member of St. Barbara’s Parish at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Exeter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his

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John Passeri

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wife, Grace M. Guiliano on June 13, 2012. Also preceding him in death were siblings: Philip Guiliano; Josephine Lupo; Joseph Guiliano; Connie Restuccia; Samuel Guiliano; Grace Mack; James Guiliano and Mary Salatino. Surviving are his sons, Michael Guiliano and his wife, Jeanne, Philadelphia; Victor Guiliano, Pittston; five granddaughters, Susan Guiliano, Philadelphia; Vicki Marie Guiliano, Wyoming; Santina Guiliano, Los Angeles, California; Cheryl Higgins and her husband, Tim, Pittston; and Janelle Guiliano and Dave Nelson, Duryea; six

great-grandchildren, Timmy, Brennan, Nathan, Gianna, Braiden and Colin; brother, Anthony Giuliano and his wife Marie, Pittston; sister, Rose Martorana and her husband, Gaetano, Jenkins Township; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Tuesday, November 27, 2012 from the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William Street, Pittston with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Barbara’s Parish at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 28 Memorial Avenue, Exeter. The Rev. Paul McDonnell, O.S.J., officiated. Interment was in the West Pittston Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.

Walter J. Zavrotny November 28, 2012 Mr. Walter J. (Wadz’) Zavrotny, 76, of Duryea, passed away Wednesday at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. Born in Duryea, he was a son of the late Frank and Stella Krzynowek Zavrotny. He was a graduate of Duryea High School, class of 1954. He served in the United States Army. Prior to his retirement in 1998, he was employed PennDOT. He was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea; a member of the VFW Post 1227, Duryea, and he formerly served as a Duryea councilman for 10 years. The family would like to thank

the nurses and staff of Geisinger’s ICU for the care and compassion that was given to Walter and his family. He and his wife, the former Carol Kupcho, celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary this past Nov. 7th. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Francis. He is survived by sons, Michael Zavrotny and his wife, Kathryn, Collegeville; Jeffrey Zavrotny and his wife, Kimberly, Abingdon, Md; grandchildren,

John, Zoe, Michael, Kevin, Jacob and Larissa; nieces and nephews. ∝ Funeral will be held Monday, Dec. 3, 2012 at 9 a.m. from the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main St., Duryea, with the Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Holy Rosary Church, Duryea, with the Rev. Andrew Sinnott officiating. Interment will be in SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Duryea. Friends may call today, Dec. 2, 2012, from 5 until 8 p.m. To leave an online condolence or for further information, please visit www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

Dennis John Tonetti November 24, 2012 Mr. Dennis John Tonetti, 68, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at Shands Hospital in Jacksonville. He was born in Taylor, and he was the son of the late John Anthony and Agnes Regina Salansky Tonetti. He was a graduate of Duryea High School and attended the University of Scranton. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a computer analyst.

He is survived by sister, Carole Broskoskie, and her husband, Kenneth, Fall River, Mass.; nephew, Kenneth John Broskoskie; niece, Kimberly Gornto, and husband John; great-nephew, Colton Gornto; aunts, Marie Komensky, Clark Summit; Dorothy Kehayros, Kingston, and several cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial was Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012 in

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Duryea, with the Rev. Andrew Sinnott officiating. Interment was in St. John’s Cemetery, Duryea. Arrangements are by the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main St., Duryea. To send the family an online condolence or for further information, please visit www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

John Passeri, 70, of Harding, passed away on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Rome, Italy, on July 27, 1942. He arrived in the U.S. in December of 1954. John, along with his father and brother, operated Passeri Granite Marble & Tile in Northeast Pennsylvania, where they were innovators in the industry. John was a wonderful husband and a loving father and “Pappy.” His pride and joy were his daughters and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlo and Isabella (Mariani) Passeri and his brother, Atello Passeri. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Milly (Caputo) Passeri; their loving daughters, Rachael and her husband, John Kiwak of Harding, Lisa Passeri of Pittston; his most precious grandchildren, Olivia

and Dylan. They were a source of great joy to him. John is also survived by his sister, Rosilda and her husband, Santo of Plains Township. The family would like to thank Dr. Michael Kovalick and his entire staff at the Dallas Geisinger Clinic. They treated both John and his family with the greatest compassion, respect and dignity through our most difficult times. Private services were held at the convenience of the family. A scheduled service will be held at a later date for John’s friends and family to celebrate his life. To submit online condolences or to express your fondest memories of John to his family, please visit www.grazianofuneralhome.com.

Joel A. Swingle November 24, 2012 Joel A. Swingle, 62, of Scranton, passed away Saturday November 24, 2012, at the Gino Merli Veterans Center, Scranton. He was born in Scranton November 1st, 1950 and was the son of the late Alton and Rose (Snyder) Swingle. Joel was a graduate of Scranton Tech High School and served with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Joel retired from Schott Optical, Duryea after 30 years of employment. In addition to his parents Joel is preceded in death by his grandson, Joshua Swingle. He is survived by his daughters Candice Ann Smith and her husband John, of Hughestown, Eve Marie Swingle and her fiancée Michael Kniess, of Old Forge and his step-daughter Amy

Lockett and her husband Kevin, of Pittston Township. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Jessica Smith, Kevin Jr. and Brandon Lockett and his ex-wife Diane Fino of Pittston. Joel’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at the Gino Merli Veterans Center, the nurses and staff of Hospice of the Sacred Heart and also Dr. Daniel Kazmierski. Funeral services were private. Memorial contributions may be made to S.PC.A. of Luzerne County 524 East Main St.. Wilkes-Barre PA. 18702. Arrangements are by Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc. 255 McAlpine St. Duryea. Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com

Mr. Andrew (Andy) C. Verdine, 82, of Duryea, passed away Friday, Nov. 23, 2012 at Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Scranton. Born in Yatesville on Feb. 15, 1930. He was the son of the late Angelo and Philamina Colarusso Verdine. He was a graduate of West Pittston High School. Andy worked as a sales representative for Hoover Co. from 1963 to 1992. He was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea. He was a longtime member of the Duryea Lions Club. Aside from being a devoted father and grandfather, Andrew was a die hard Yankees fan. In his free time, he loved nothing more than walking his two dogs, Esme and Snickers. Although he has passed on, he

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Lena Capozza

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will be greatly missed by those who knew him. The family would like to thank Dr. Guy Fasciana, Compassionate Care Hospice, especially his nurse, Jeanie, and the nurses and staff at Linwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for the care that was given to Andy. He was proceeded in death by his wife, the former Ruth Clarke, who passed away in 2001; his son Drew, who passed away in 1998; his son Chris, who passed away in 2004; and brothers and sisters. Surviving are son Scott Verdine and his wife, Pat, with whom he resided; granddaughter Jennifer Verdine of

Duryea; granddaughter Ashley Verdine of Florida; grandson Scott Verdine and his wife, Marlene, of Duryea; nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, Nov. 26, 2012 in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Duryea, with the Rev. Paul McDonnell officiating. Interment was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Calling hours were private. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to The Duryea Lions Club, PO Box 2085, Duryea, PA 18642. Funeral arrangements were by the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea. To send the family an online condolence or for further information, please visit www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

Darryl D. Mease November 27, 2012 Darryl D. Mease, of Nanticoke, passed away, Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, at his home. Born May 17, 1952, in Camden, N.J., he was a son of the late Raymond William and Thelma Ella Heltzinger Mease. Darryl had attended Penns Grove Junior High and Sewell High School, N.J. He was employed as a craftsman for many years until becoming ill. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, reading,

traveling and being outdoors. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Allyse Adaya O’Donnell, on Nov. 17, 2012. Surviving are his sons, Joshua and his wife, Ann Marie, Pittston, and Darryl Mease Jr., N.J.; daughters, Jessica Slotcavage and her husband, Jason,

Gordon, Pa., and Jennifer Mease and her companion, Michael O’Donnell, Plymouth Twp; grandchildren, Ryan, Jonathon, Nathan and Jacob Slotcavage, Kayla Mease, Joshua Mease Jr., Mallory McDermott and Makenzie O’Donnell; and several nieces and nephews. Private funeral services were held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre.

Dawn H. Remus November 24, 2012 fied Records for 19 years. Dawn was an avid lover of her three dogs, as a reflection she was a member of the Dash Hound rescue of North America. Dawn also loved camping and being outdoors. Surviving are her husband, Joseph Remus; daughters, Jolene Remus, York, Pa.; Ashley Dee-

ble, Hughestown, Pa.; Jade Remus and her fiancé, Eric Taffera, Pittston, and Jordan Remus, Plains Twp.; brother, Robin Orr, Pittston; sister, Donna Wilce, and husband James, Harding; several nieces and nephews. Funeral was held Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, from the HowellLussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston, with the Rev. James Breese officiating. Interment was in the Fern Knoll Cemetery in Dallas.

was held on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, from St. Joseph Marello Parish (Our Lady of Mt. Carmel R.C. Church), 237 William St., Pittston, with Rev. Paul McDonnell officiating services. Interment was in in St. Rocco’s R.C. Cemetery, Pittston Township. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Lena’s dear friend and caregiver for the last two and a half years, Mary McFarland. The family also wishes to thank Anne Marie Gavaghan, all of the staff from Home Health Hospice, Hospice Community Care, Celtic Health Care, Dr. Michalene Torbik, the dedicated and caring Meals on Wheels volunteers and all of the wonderful neighbors in their townhouse development who took Lena under their wing of kindness. To submit online condolences or to express your fondest memories of Lena to her family, please visit www.grazianofuneralhome.com.

Stephen Paul Oselinsky Sr. November 26, 2012 Stephen Paul Oselinsky Sr., a lifelong resident of Old Forge, passed away at home, Monday morning, Nov. 26, 2012, after an illness. He is survived by his beloved wife, the former Phyllis Danks. Wed on July14,1962, the couple were married for 50 years. Son of the late Alex and Mary Tirpak Oselinsky, Steve was a graduate of Old Forge High School, class of 1957. Previously working in sales prior to his illness, he had then worked 20 years as a teller for Pocono Downs. An avid bowler and golfer, he was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church, Old Forge. He will forever be missed by his family and friends.

Also surviving are his two children, son, Stephen Oselinsky Jr., and wife Lisa; daughter, Lee Anne Rossi, all of Old Forge; two sisters, Anna Mae Nykaza and husband, Frank, Old Forge, and Elaine Ezbiansky and husband, Jack, Macungie; two grandchildren, Lauren Oselinsky and Dominick Rossi; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services by the Rev. Gary J. Mensinger were conducted on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, in St. Nicholas of Myra Parish Cemetery Chapel. Interment followed. Arrangements are by Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Forge. To leave on online condolence, please visit www.kearneyfuneralhome.com.

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Dawn H. Remus, 54, of Port Griffth, Jenkins Twp., passed away Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family. Dawn was born in Pittston. She was a daughter of the late Donald Orr and May Yaple. She attended the Pittston Area High School and was in the graduating Class of 1976. Dawn was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pittston and was employed as a data clerk at Diversi-

Lena Capozza, 86, formerly from Hughestown, passed away on Nov. 25, 2012, at home. She was a daughter of the late Margherita and Giovanni Mastriorio. Lena was a graduate of Hughestown High School and a member of St. Joseph Marello Parish. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Philip; sisters, Rose Tavaglione, Lucy Martinelli, Concetta Mascagni; brothers Joseph, Michael and John. Surviving are her daughter, Connie, and husband Allan Hetkowski, Plains Township; grandson, Christopher, and his wife, Christine Hetkowski; great-grandchildren; brother Charles; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-inlaw and sisters-in-law. Memorial donation may be made in Lena’s name to the Meals on Wheels of Wyoming Valley, 190 S. Sprague Ave., Kingston, PA 18704. Funeral services are being handled by Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Township. A Mass of Christian burial

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OBITUARIES Anna Kristula, 91, formerly of Dupont and a resident of Ethel’s Country Lane PCH, Tunkhannock, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Wednesday, Nov. 28 2012, at Ethel’s Country Lane PCH, Tunkhannock. Born in Pittston Junction, on June 29 1921, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Susan Cimbak Dunaj. Anna was a member of Holy Mother of Sorrows Polish National Church, Dupont, and a former member of the Ladies Adoration Society, where she spent many years helping to make pierogies, especially at the summer camps at Spojnia Farm. In addition to her parents, Anna is preceded in death by her husband, Michael S. Kristula, who passed away in Nov. 1974;

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Dorothy M. “Dori” Johnson

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her two sons, Robert Kristula on July 3, 2003 and Joseph Dunay on April10, 2005; three brothers, Michael, Joseph and her twin, Stephen; and a sister, Mary Martin. Surviving are two sons, Martin Kristula and his wife, Rhonda, Millsboro, Del.; Michael Kristula, Suscon; daughter, Anne Hastie, and her husband, David, Tunkhannock; nine grandchildren, Anne-Michelle Bodine and Susan Harvey, Dalton; Jillian Doty, Fla.; Julie Caruso, Reading; Paul Kristula, Mifflintown; David Kristula, New Holland; Lynna Salmon, N.J.; Jacklyn Sullivan and Robert Kristula, N.C.;10 great-grandchildren and

several nieces and nephews. Anna’s family is especially grateful to Ethel Kidd for the loving care and compassion given to “Our Babci” for the past five years. She was not just a caregiver, but also a friend. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc. 255 McAlpine St., Duryea with Rev. Zbigniew Dawid officiating. Interment will be in Holy Mother of Sorrows PNCC Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Asera Care Hospice, 749 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit, PA 18411 Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.

Dorothy M. “Dori” Johnson, 62, of West Pittston, passed away Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born on January 31, 1950 in Avoca, she was a daughter of the late James J. and Grace Collins Johnson. She was a graduate of St. John the Evangelist High School and Marywood University. She was employed as a nurse by the Visiting Nurses Association, Edwardsville. She was a devoted and loving mother, and enjoyed spending time with her children and family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers James Johnson III and Thomas Johnson; and sister Mary Cary. Surviving are her sons, Brandon Johnson, Salem, Ore.; Cam-

eron Johnson, West Pittston; brother Robert Johnson, Chicago, Ill.; sisters Elizabeth Bryer, Titusville, Fla.; Patricia Mehalchick, Wyoming; Joan Johnson, Concrete, Wash.; Grace Marie Johnson, Scranton, and Judith Borkowski, Coco Beach, Fla.. A Mass of Christian Burial was Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, in Queen of the Apostles Parish, Avoca. The Reverend Phillip J. Sladicka officiated. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Avoca. Arrangements are by the Kniffen O’Malley Funeral Home Inc., 728 Main St., Avoca. To send Dori’s family words of comfort and friendship, please visit www.bestlifetributes.com.

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November 28, 2012 Gladys Pregmon Russin, 88, of Old Forge, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. She was the beloved wife of Jerry Y. Russin. Gladys was born on May 14, 1924. She was a daughter of the late John Pregmon and Sophie Gambal Pregmon. She was a graduate of Old Forge High School and attended Keystone College. Mrs. Russin was employed until her retirement as the assistant to the chief executive of Elizabeth Arden Compa-

ny. Gladie’s lively, caring personality and loving kindness will be remembered by several generations of nieces, nephews and cousins as well as a wide circle of friends. A communicant of St. Stephen’s Russian Orthodox Church, she preserved the custom of a joyous celebration of Russian Christmas every year which will be sadly missed. Gladys enjoyed travel-

ing with her late husband and excursions with her graduating class from Old Forge High School. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in St. Stephen’s Russian Orthodox Church, St. Stephen’s Lane, Old Forge, with Very Rev. Father German Ciuba, Rector, officiating. Arrangements were by Ciuccio Funeral Home, 145 Moosic Road, Old Forge. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Simon S. Russin Funeral Home, Plains Township.

Robert Morgan November 21, 2012 Robert Morgan, 87, of Shavertown, passed away quietly at home Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. He was born in Plymouth, a son of the late John and Abbie Gilroy Morgan and attended the Plymouth schools. Robert was a selfemployed linoleum contractor. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Robert was a member of The Trucksville United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by brothers, John, James and Stewart Morgan; sisters, Sarah Strauser,

Dorothy Jesso and Lois Owens. Surviving is his wife, the former Jane Mundy, with whom he celebrated 64 years of marriage; daughter, Gale and her husband, William Bachman, Wyoming; granddaughter, Keri Kline and her husband, Kevin, Benton; grandson, Bryan Bachman, Las Vegas Nev.; brother, Edward Morgan, Newton, Iowa.

Funeral service was held Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, from The Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas, with the Rev. Marion Hartman, pastor Trucksville United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in Chapel Lawn Memorial Park, Dallas. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Trucksville United Methodist Church, c/o 40 Knob Hill Road, Trucksville, Pa.

November 24, 2012 Richard “Butch” Simonson Sr., 72, of West Pittston, passed away Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at home surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born in Pittston and was a son of the late Steve Simonson and Bertha Bartnick. He attended Exeter High school and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of West Pittston. He was an Army veteran serving the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts. Richard was employed as a machinist at Atlas Chain, and then became a police officer in West Pittston borough for over 35 years, working his way through the ranks of patrolman, sergeant and then the chief of police until his retirement in 1998. After Richard’s retirement, he worked as the Chief of Security at the Luzerne County Courthouse, Wilkes-Barre. Richard was a member and past governor of the Moose lodge in West Pittston for two terms, a Past Master of the Masons Masonic Valley Lodge 499, also the Irem Temple Provost Guard Unit, and the Com-

mander of American legion Post 542, West Pittston 1st Lieutenant Jeffery Deprimo, and also a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and was still serving on the Board of Directors. Richard was preceded in death by his grandson Mark Dushok in 2007. Richard is survived by his wife, the former Alberta Green; son, Richard Simonson Jr. of West Pittston; daughter, Debra Dushok, and her husband, Richard, West Pittston; grandchildren, Kevin and Marissa Dushok; aunts, uncle and several nieces and nephews. Funeral was held Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, at the HowellLussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston., with the Rev. James Thryren officiating. Interment was in the Mountain View Burial Park in Harding. In lieu of flowers, donate to the First Presbyterian Church in West Pittston.

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Daniel J. Volovic Sr., 81, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. He was born in Pittsburgh on Sept. 27, 1931, a son of the late George and Mary Bahorich Volovic. He was a 1949 graduate of Pittsburgh Schenley High School, where he was a running back and defensive back on the football team. He served as a Staff Sergeant with the United States Air Force during the Korean War with the 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing and 4th Communications Squadron from 1949 to 1952. Dan was a member of St. Anthony/St. George Maronite Catholic Church in Wilkes-Barre, the Plains American Legion Post #558 and the Disabled American Veterans. He retired from Luzerne County in 1999 and prior to that he worked for Associated Transport Trucking in Dunmore for over 30 years. Dan was a past member of the G.A.R. Football Booster Club. He was an avid hunter. He was also a Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates fan and followed them since his early days in Pittsburgh. He was able to view his last Steelers game along with having

his favorite dessert, ice cream, the day before his death. Dan loved to spend time with his entire family, especially his wife and grandchildren. He followed and supported all activities of his children and grandchildren. He was a devoted husband and father. He was very skilled in carpentry and working on cars. He never complained and had a tremendous work ethic. Dan also loved to read, especially about the Civil War. He liked to listen to Frank Sinatra and the music of the big band era. He enjoyed visiting his family at the Jersey Shore and in Pittsburgh, and going back to his class reunions at Schenley High School. Dan spent quality time with his son, David, who both enjoyed reading together and watching with binoculars different planes that would fly through the skies. He was very happy that he was able to take his son, Daniel Jr., to the last game ever played at the Pirates’ Forbes Field and to the first game ever played at Three Rivers Stadium. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by brothers, Frank Volovic and George Krantek; sisters, Ann Kearney, Rose Nowicki, Frances Broz, Barbara Bombich and Mary Ostrowski.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Margaret Ann George Volovic; sons, Daniel J. Volovic Jr. and his wife, Pamela, Plains Twp.; David Volovic, his devoted care-giver, at home; daughters, Donna Chao and her husband, Al, Egg Harbor Twp., N.J.; Debra Dorsey and her husband, Allan, Pittston Twp.; Doreen McGovern and her husband, John, Ashley; Darlene Hayhow and her husband, James, Wantagh, N.Y.; Diane Walker and her husband, Travis, Selinsgrove; DeAndrea Roebuck and her husband, David, Forty Fort; grandchildren, whom he loved when they called him, Pop Pop; Noelle Volovic, Chicago, Ill; Daniel J. Volovic III, Plains Twp.; Parker Dorsey, Pittston Twp.; John and Brianna McGovern, Ashley; James and Jason Hayhow, Wantagh, N.Y.; David and Dylan Roebuck, Forty Fort; sisters, Helen Marino, Pittsburgh; Margaret Vlasic, Monessen; Catherine Ostoich, Pittsburgh; nieces and nephews; his trusted dog, a boxer named Prince. A Divine Liturgy was Friday morning, Nov. 30, 2012, at St. Anthony’s Church, Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre. Interment was in

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Nancy Messina Landis, 86, of Pittston, formerly of Scranton, passed away peacefully at home on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She and her husband, Charles Sampson Landis, celebrated 66 years of marriage on Oct. 12. Born in Washington, D.C., Nancy was the daughter of the late Michele and Carmela Ragusa Messina, who emigrated from Sicily to New York. Nancy had an inquisitive mind and engaging spirit, led by her strong faith in God. She was an active member of St. Theresa’s Church in Wilkes-Barre before moving to St. Paul’s Church in Scranton. She was a leading participant in the Cursillo movement, a lector, minister, teacher of ministries and helped in the CCD program at St. Paul’s Church in Scranton. She worked for many years as a teller supervisor at the Third National Bank, Scranton, before retiring

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in 1990. Nancy was an avid reader, a bridge-player and was most joyful wherever and whenever her family gathered. She is survived by her three daughters, Sister Sarah Landis, IHM, Wilkes-Barre; Catherine Durkin and husband Joseph, Orlando, Fla.; and Maria Landis, Scranton; two sons, Michael Landis and wife, Cathy, Cutchogue, N.Y, and Charles “Skip” Landis and wife Kelly, Gresham, Ore.; a sister, Grace Bollo, Southampton, N.Y.; grandchildren, Meghan Landis, Los Angeles, Calif.; Michael Colin Landis and wife Heidi, Jersey City, N.J.; Robert Durkin and wife Sarah, Orlando, Fla.; Rachel Durkin Stahl and husband John, New Milford, Pa.; Cathleen Durkin, Orlando, Fla.; Steven Veremeychik and wife Katie, Rochester, N.Y.; Amanda

Pace, Scranton, and Anne Williams, Eynon; great-grandchildren, Michayla and Jack Stahl; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ina Messina and Alba Arnez; sister-in-law, Mary Landis Lynch, and great-grandson, Matthew Waldron Stahl. The funeral was Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Paul Church, 1510 Penn Ave., Scranton, celebrated by Msgr. John J. Bendik, pastor of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. Entombment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Arrangements were by McGoff-Hughes Funeral Home Inc., 1401 Capouse Ave., Scranton. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 600 Baltimore Drive, WilkesBarre, PA 18702; or Care and Concern Ministries, 35 William St., Pittston, PA 18640.

Ross S. Salvo November 29, 2012 Ross S. Salvo, of Pittston, died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, at Hospice Community Care in Dunmore. Born April 21,1925, he was the son of the late Patsy and Mary Ciali Salvo of Railroad Street in Pittston. He graduated from Pittston Township High School. He was a United States Army veteran, serving in the 30th Infantry Division and was decorated with a Bronze Star for valor during the Battle of the Bulge. He moved to Connecticut in 1950 and was employed as an electrician with the Pitney Bowes Corporation in Connecticut. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, Sons of Italy and Saint Matthew’s Church. Ross was a mild-mannered jokester who was loved by all who knew him. He enjoyed working in his garden, reading, walking and listening to music.

After his retirement, Ross and his wife enjoyed traveling with their friends and spending time with their five grandchildren. Ross’ family was extremely important to him. He and his wife of 61 years moved back to Pittston in 2007 to be closer to them. After moving back to Pennsylvania, he continued his faith at Saint Joseph Marello Parish (Mount Carmel). He was pre-deceased by his wife, Marie Davis Salvo; brothers, Sam and Charles Salvo. He is survived by his son, Pasquale Salvo and wife, Diane; daughter, Maryann Salvo Drennen and husband, Tom, grandchildren, Beth Salvo O’Connell and her husband, Corbett; Alyssa and Kevin Drennen; and Christine and Ross Salvo. He is also survived by his brother, Joe Salvo

of Norwalk, Conn. and sisters, Carrie Murray and husband, Joe of Ashley; Lucy Salvo of Pittston; Mary Falzone and husband, John of Swoyersville, Patricia Corcoran and husband, Dennis of Pittston, and Helen Poole and husband, Art of Bear Creek; as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, at 9 a.m. in the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251William St., Pittston. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Marello Parish, 237 William St., Pittston. Interment will be in Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville. Friends may call today, Dec. 2, 2012, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 600 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.

Carole Ann Kopicki joined her Heavenly father and her Earthly parents and sister on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, while surrounded by her family and friends. Carole was born a coal miner’s daughter to parents Henry and Catherine Lukus Pasquali in Pittston, Pennsylvania, on April 12, 1941. She was raised in a modest house with no plumbing. Carole was her high school Valedictorian, graduated from Wilkes-Barre Business College, worked as a Secretary and was even awarded the Pennsylvania Secretary of the year. She worked as a copywriter for NBC, which led to her entry into acting and modeling when she made a milk carton commercial. Carole was working as a Stewardess for TransWorld Airlines before marrying Robert J. Kopicki on May 25, 1963. Their marriage produced a daughter and a son, Susan and Robert, two grandchildren, Timothy and Emily, a step-grandson, Matthew, and two step-great grandchildren, Audrey and Hailey. Carole and Robert lived in Texas, Pennsylvania, London, England, California, Louisiana and back to Texas again. During these travels, Carole always served her community by directing Welcome Wagon, serving on the PTA, leading a Girl Scout and Cub Scout troop, and working with the 4-H and her Church.

These travels brought her into contact with many people with whom her kind heart and selfless soul was so recognized and earned her the love of countless lifelong friends. In recent years, Carole’s joy was traveling with her husband and family in “R Moon River,” their motor home. In addition to the above mentioned family, Carole is survived by her Aunt Delores Korzeniewski. Words cannot describe, nor is there room in this entire newspaper, to describe the love contained in our matriarch. Those who were blessed by her presence in their lives know this to be true. Her absence leaves a void in our lives and the world that cannot be filled. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, from the Kopicki Funeral Home, 263 Zerbey Ave., Kingston, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Monica’s Parish in West Wyoming, Pa. Carole was laid to rest in St. Catherine’s cemetery in Moscow, Pa. In lieu of flowers, Carole requests a gift be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at: www.woundedwarriorproject.org at 877-832-6997.

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James C. Gist Jr.

November 24, 2012

November 25, 2012

Agnes Leskiw; by brothers, Frank and John Koval. Surviving, in addition to his wife, Jean, at home, are their children, Joseph J. Koval Jr. of Pittsburgh, Lisa A. Wall and her husband, Robert of Swoyersville, Mary Jean Dragon and her husband, David of Inkerman; grandchildren, including Shaelynn, David and Lauren Dragon, Jessica, Jason, Robert and Lindsey Wall, as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Koval were conducted Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, from the John V. Morris Funeral Home, 625 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, followed by a funeral Mass in the St. Stanislaus Kostka worship site of Saint Andre Bessette Parish. The Rev. Kenneth M. Seegar, pastor, was celebrant. Interment with Rite of Committal and full military honors followed at the chapel of Mount Olivet Roman Catholic Cemetery, Carverton section of Kingston Township. In lieu of floral tributes, memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Koval’s memory to the American Heart Association, 71 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.

Gertrude M. Neff November 24, 2012 unteer her time for church functions such as the annual Church Bazaar. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Neff, in 1986, and by her brothers, Gilbert, Francis and Joseph Reilly, and by her sisters Marie Andres and Louise Roos. Surviving are daughter, Patricia, Exeter; stepdaughter, Jean Marie, New Jersey; grandchildren, Leigh Fierman, Dawn Fierman Smith, Joel and Jason Fierman; great-grandchildren, Alexandra Fierman, David Fierman, Tyler and Jaycee Smith,

Chase Acri, Avery Fierman and Jaden Fierman; sister Doris Berrettini, Dupont; numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, in St. Nicholas Church, 226 South Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Nicholas Campaign Fund, 226 South Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. Online condolences may be sent by visiting Gertrude’s obituary at www.natandgawlasfuneralhome.com.

Tracy Backlen, Nanticoke; niece, Robin Backlen, Plymouth; fiancee Jennifer Thomas, Scranton, and his former wife, Deborah Gist, Sugar Notch. Funeral was at convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the Mamary-Durkin Funeral Service, 59 Parrish St., WilkesBarre. Those who desire may give memorial contributions at the funeral home in Jim’s memory.

Melbourne Stocker November 22, 2012 Melbourne Stocker, of West Pittston, passed away Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012 in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp. Born in West Pittston, son of the late Warren Stocker and Ethel Dale. Melbourne attended West Pittston High School and was a World War II Veteran member of the 20th Armor Division. He was a member of the Duryea Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. MelbournewasemployedbyAddie Automotive in West Pittston as a mechanic from1945 to1972. He then worked at Village Lumber from1972 until his retirement in 1986.

Melbourne is survived by his wife, Lena Condosta; daughters, CarolieeStockerofWestPittston, Melena Harlow and her husband, John, of Wallkill, New York, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at theconvenienceofthefamily.Arrangements are by the HowellLussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Avenue in West Pittston. In Loving M em ory O f

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Gertrude M. Neff, 94, of Wilkes-Barre, passed on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 in Hospice Community Care at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. She was born in WilkesBarre, on Nov. 4, 1918, a daughter of the late Francis and Elizabeth Gresser Reilly. She attended St. Nicholas High School. Prior to her retirement, she had been employed by the WilkesBarre School District and as a domestic worker for several local families. Mrs. Neff was an active and devoted member of St. Nicholas Church in Wilkes-Barre. She was a member of its Altar and Rosary Society and loved to vol-

James C. Gist Jr., formerly of Wilkes-Barre, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Born Aug. 5, 1962, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of Nancy Rushton Gist and the late James C. Gist Sr. He attended GAR High School and formerly worked for Valley Distribution, Laflin; Calex Distribution, Mountain Top, and recently for Crown Warehouse, Eynon. He is survived by children, Angelina Gist, Hanover Township; James C. Gist III, Sugar Notch; grandchildren, Timothy Gibson and Juliana Gist; sister,

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Hospital, for seven years. Prior to that, he worked 35 years for the former B.F. Goodrich Company of Exeter as a machine operator. He was a member of Saint Andre Bessette Parish Community, Wilkes-Barre, having previously attended Saint Stanislaus Kostka Roman Catholic Church. Mr. Koval was a 60year member of the Plains American Legion, Joseph E. Conlon Post #558, and previously was active with the Plains Junior High School and Coughlin High School Booster Clubs for several years. He is remembered by family and friends as being a loving, devoted and caring husband, father, grandfather, neighbor and friend to all who were blessed for having known him. He was known as "the mayor" of the upper block of Wyoming Street by his neighbors and friends, who along with his family, will miss him greatly. He and his best friend, the former Jean Obuhosky, celebrated 50 years of married life on July 14. He was preceded in death by sisters, Celia Terrace, Stella Krysa, Josephine Franchella,

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Mr. Joseph J. Koval, 82, a beloved resident of the North End section of Wilkes-Barre, passed into Etenal Life early Saturday morning, Nov. 24, 2012, in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital following a brief illness. Born June 9, 1930 in WilkesBarre, he was a son of the late John and Josephine (Sapetska) Koval. Educated in the city schools, he was a member of the 1949 graduating class of the James M. Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre, where he served as senior class treasurer and more recently, devoted time to his class reunion planning committee for their golden anniversary. Mr. Koval proudly served our country during the Korean War with the United States Army, earning the rank of corporal upon his honorable discharge in 1954. During his service, he was deployed with the 1915th Service Battery, 78th Battalion, and was a recipient of the Occupation Medal in Germany and the National Defense Service Medal. Until his retirement in 1992, he was employed as an escort for the Wyoming Valley Health Care, Wilkes-Barre General

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Wastas celebrate golden anniversary

Leigh and Tony Recupero

Recuperos married 30 years

Paul and Barbara Wasta, of Pittston Twp. celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 24. They were married on Nov. 24, 1962 by the late Rev. Francis Merkel in Sacred Heart Church, Duryea. Mrs. Wasta is the former Barbara Gydish, daughter of the late George and Mary Gydish, of Duryea. She is retired from the A.C. Nielsen Co. as an information data collector. Mr. Wasta is the son of the late Andrew and Anna Mae Wasta, of Duryea. He is retired from the U.S. Postal Service, Scranton. He is currently active in his pallet business. The couple has five children, Christine MacVicar and husband Ed, of Avoca; Susan Coyle, of Dunmore; Diane Zydko and husband David, of Duryea; Paul Jr. and wife Chris, of Pittston Twp.; Mark and fiancé Tammy Carvin, of Dupont. They have seven grandchildren, Emily and Lauren MacVicar, Abigail Coyle, David and Danielle Zydko, Paul Wasta III and Mark Wasta Jr. The couple celebrated the anniversary with the family on Thanksgiving Day. A vacation in Florida is planned for March.

Tony and Leigh Recupero, of Exeter, will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary on Dec. 3. They were married by the late father Carlin at St. Mary’s Church, Avoca. Their attendants were Leanne Recupero Nyzio, Thomas Chairge, Joe and Marie Berlew Burns and Lynn Hill. Mrs. Recupero is the daughter of Bob and Shirley Berlew, of Avoca. Mr. Recupero is the son of Nancy Recupero, of West Pittston and the late Tony Recupero. He is a funeral director and owner/operator of the Recupero Funeral Home, West Pittston. Their marriage has been blessed with two daughters, Maria, Arlington, VA; and Nancy, at home.

David Fultz, Lindsey Trolio

Fultz, Trolio plan to marry Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Lindsey Trolio, of Moosic to Dr. David Fultz, of Old Forge. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Trolio, of Moosic. She is a graduate of Riverside Junior-Senior High School and a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She is a substitute elementary teacher for the Riverside School District. The prospective groom is the son of Mr. David Fultz, of Duryea and Ms. Lisa Fultz, of Old Forge. He is a graduate of Old Forge High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the Pennsylvania State University. He has also earned his doctorate degree from New York Chiropractic College. Their winter wedding is set for 1 p.m. on Dec. 29 at Holy Rosary Church in Duryea.

Members of the Kosciuszko Ball Committee are, from left, first row, Bernadine Tarasek, decorations and publicity; Josephine Kline, sponsors and patrons; Ivana Kocon, reservations. Second row, Jeri Jecen, co-chairperson and programs; Jean Levandoski, chairperson; and Rose Fritzen, invitations.

Kosciuszko Ball set for Jan. 19 The 63rd Annual Kosciuszko Ball hosted by the Wilkes-University Polish Room Committee will be held from 5:30 to 11 p.m. on Jan. 19, 2013 at the Woodlands Inn and Resort, Plains Township. A $3,000 scholarship will be presented to a student of Polish background with a high academic average. The Judianne Stanitski Scholarship for $1,000 given by Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Monica Stanitski will also be presented. Music will be provided by the George Tarasek Orchestra. For reservations, call Rose Fritzen 696-3076 or Bernadine Tarasek 824-8323

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Joseph and Delores Romanowski

Romanowskis note 50 years

The Murphy family

Four generations gather Four generations of the Murphy family gathered recently in Bradenton, FL. Seated is Ginger Murphy, of Pittston, holding her great-granddaughter Calli Rose. From left, standing are mother Rachel Mallett and grandmother Karen Roach, both of Bradenton, FL. Calli’s father is Jasin Mallett, manager of Chili’s restaurant in Bradenton.

Joseph and Delores Romanowski, of Harding celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 10. They were married at St. Joseph’s Church in Port Griffith by Father Walter Skursky. Mrs. Romanowski is the daughter of the late Adam and Marion Kowalczyk, of Exeter. Mr. Romanowski is the son of the late Bernard and Helen Romanowski, of Harding. The couple is the proud parents of six children and 15 grandchildren, Ray and Janice Romanowski, and their children, Billy, Sara and Matthew; Joe and Natalee Romanowski and their son, Isaac and wife Stephanie; Judy and Patrick Bohan and their children, Casey, Gabrielle and Mallory; Theresa and Ed Wysocki and their children, Lauren, Jacob and Megan, all of Harding; Bob and Katie Romanowski and their children, Morgan, Robert and Grace, of Jermyn; and Nick and Rebecca Romanowski and their children, Garrett and Ashton. of West Pittston. The couple was honored at the wedding of their son, Nicholas, in November and celebrated their years together with their children and grandchildren at a special dinner.

WAC lists honor, high honor roll

Wyoming Area Catholic HONORS School in Exeter announces the Grade 6 first quarter honor roll for the Lauren Best, Lindsey Che2012-2012 school years: palonis, Adiya Golden, Joshua Hartigan, Elizabeth Kravitz, HIGH HONORS Michael Mecadon, Danielle Grade 6 Christian Holmes, Rebecca Morris, Alexandra VanHorn Lalko, Bianca Mazzarella, TylGrade 7 er Mozeleski, Nicholas Prociak James Cunningham, Ryan Grade 7 Hartigan, Ryan Januszko, SteJocelyn Kosik, Charles Kul- phen Olson, Molly Poray, Joshick, John Morris, Bryce Yenua Sepcoski, Erika Serafin cha Grade 8 Grade 8 Justin Bella, Nicole Cirelli, Molly Holmes, James Kosik, Marissa Moran, Brenna Sat- Vanessa Musto, Amy Santayakowski na

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PITTSTON AREA NEWS

WNEP’s Leckey visits PA’s Home Ec. classes High School

• Ryan Leckey visits Home EC Classes Ryan Leckey of the morning news team at WNEP visited the Home EC classes at the Pittston Area High School in October in order to show viewers some easy and spooky treats to make for Halloween. Under the direction of teacher Mrs. Marlene Verdine, the students made a variety International Food Night Team Jamaica, from left, James Ardoof snacks and also had perform- line, Marina Sell, Gary Thomas, and Alan Thomas. ances by the marching band and cheerleaders. Photos are at right. • International Food Night The I.C.E. Club of Pittston Area held their annual International Food Night on Wednesday, November 7 in the high school cafeteria. Featuring homemade dishes representing a dozen nations, this year’s event also had a basket raffle and bake sale. The club is moderated by Ms. Nicole RuInternational Food NightTeam Italy from left, Chris Russo, Sarah gletic. Photos are at right.

Ryan Leckey of the morning news team at WNEP visited the Home EC classes at the Pittston Area High School in Octoberhown, from left, are Hailey Lupyak, Austin Welch, Christina Concert, Ron DEliseo, Mrs. Marlene Verdine, Ryan Leckey, Angelo Lussi, Kristen Fereck, Marc Romanczuk, Michael Harding, Aaron Black, Tiffany Newell, Katie Yakabouski, KiKi Erfman, Steve Serovinsky, Shelby Rinaldi, Maria Dombrowski, Ali Anastasi, Justin Wilk

Driscoll, Anthony Capozucca, and Bryan Russo

Middle School

• Science Club The next Science Club meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 11 from 3-4pm in room 145 with Ms. Quinn. Students are responsible for their own transportation home, and all rides must be in front of the middle school no later than 4pm. • Builder’s Club The next meeting of the Builder’s Club will be Tuesday, December 4 from 3 until 3:30pm in room 206 with Ms. Donahue and Mrs. Martin. Students are responsible for their own transportation home, and rides must be in front of the Middle School no later than 3:25pm. • Wilkes-Barre CTC Tour Interested members of the 8th grade class will have the opportunity to attend a tour of the Wilkes-Barre Career and Technical Center on Tuesday, December 4. Permission slips must be returned in order to attend the tour which will allow students to experience the career and technical programs offered to our high school students.

International Food NightTeam USA, from left, Kaitlyn Kutchta, Hannah Zondlo, Josh Reynolds, Kelly Mitchell, and Chelsea Balchune

• Veterans’ Giving Tree The Martin L. Mattei Middle School Spelling Bee Club and the 6th grade teachers would like to ask for your assistance in supporting our Veterans during the Holiday Season by participating in a Veteran’s Giving Tree drive. Donated items will be given to Veteran’s at the VA Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre. Your donations will be used for the comfort and welfare of the Veterans and to offer some Holiday cheer to the men and women who have served our country. In order to

participate, you are asked to bring one or more of the following items: body wash (no bar soap), denture adhesive & denture cleaner, deodorant, hair brushes and combs, lip balm, shampoo & conditioner (plastic containers), tissues (small individual size), sunglasses and sunscreen ,books (large print), colored pencils for drawing, deck of cards (large print), postage stamps, puzzle books (large print), current issues of magazines, new hats, robes, t-shirts, wheelchair bags, telephone

Shown, from left, area Kristen Santey, Sharece Tillman, Brittany Giamber, Tim Allen, Ryan Leckey, Hailey Lupyak, Christina Concert

cards, travel-size shaving cream, cards (birthday, get well, thinking of you, sympathy). Please bring un-wrapped donations to one of the following rooms by December 7th: Mrs. Brady, Mr.Deangelo, Mrs. Noone, Mrs. Brogan, or Ms. Quinn Thank you in advance for your support for making the Holiday a little brighter for our Veteran’s!!

held Tuesday, Dec. 4 for Third Grade, Wednesday, Dec. 5 for Fourth Grade and Thursday, Dec. 6 for Fifth Grade. The Santa Sale will be held on these days. Information came home last week. On Monday, Dec. 3 Santa Hats will be sold for $2.00 each, along with Elf Hats and Candy Cane Hats for $3.00 each. • Picture Make-Up Day Picture make up day is TuesIntermediate Center day, Dec. 4. Any child that was • Santa is Coming!! absent during picture day or The Santa Breakfast will be wants to retake their photo can

contact the school for more information. • Holiday Book Fair The IC is pleased to announce the dates for the December Book Fair. The Scholastic Book Fair will be held Dec.12 through17 in the school’s lobby. For those of you to busy with the Christmas rush to stop on by, the IC will be offering a first time online book fair. Orders can be placed from Dec. 7 – 19 at www.scholastic.com/fair Any questions you can contact Miss Carr at 654-7176.

Students learn about November Leo’s Club holds lunch/raffle The Pittston Area Primary Center held its monthly assembly on Nov. 9 with special happenings that take place during the month of November. Mrs. Zambetti’s first-grade class and Mrs.

Cosimo’s second-grade class highlighted special happenings. The students performed songs, poems and special movements. Vocabulary and math skills were integrated into the performance

through the use of signs and props. All primary students will have the opportunity to perform in one assembly during the school year.

The Pittston Area Leo’s Club recently held a fundraiser raffle “Lunch with Leonardo” which included lunch with the club mascot, a gift basket of Pittston Area t-Shirts, key chains, stadium cushions, four tickets to the annual Pittston Area and Wyoming football game and seven school cafeteria food vouchers. The winner of the raffle was third-grade Luzerne Intermediate Unit student Aiden Mehal, who was crowned King for the Day by Leo’s club mascot Leonardo. King Aiden chose eight friends to serve as his Knights of the round table. Members of the Pittston Area Leo’s Club and Leonardo summoned Aiden and court to a special lunch at the Intermediate King Aidan is shown here with his grandmother and Leo Club Mascot Leonardo. Center on Nov.15.

Students in Mrs. Zambetti's first-grade class are, from left, first row, Aiden Hindmarsh, Milania Serino, Elena Koss, Olivianna Vanesko, Jenna Grieco, Sarah Connors, Olivia Rucco, Julia Rucco, and Chase Wilgus. Second row, Nora Philbin, Alyvia Doran, Ciaran Bilbow, Madison Jackubowski, Kaden Rowan, Sharif Carter, Tyler Osborn, William Albert. Third row, Dominic Bernardi, Matthew Sowden, A.J. Scialpi, Sabrina Fath, Laura Farber, Peter Tomlinson, Chloe Andricks, Brandon Sheffler, Adam Shovlin, Drew DeLucca and Mrs. Zambetti.

Students in Mrs. Cosimos second-grade class are, from left, first row, Danielle Whitman, Alex Lappano, Crista Bonk, Caroline Hintze, Adam Wickizer, Sierra Walling, Morgan Maida, John BarchiCrich. Second row, Nicholas Rios, Zachary Karrott, Joseph Armitage, Jasmyne Rakochy, Jordan Marstell, Gloria Tabone, Kayleigh Avvisato, Vincenzo Bonomo. Third row, Megan LaRue, Alex Macaluso, David Walker, Leslie Dong, Stephen Clark, Kevin Lockett, Kyle Sante, Justin Welter, James Oswald. Fourth row, Mrs. Cosimo and Miss Purdy.

Shown here on the special day for King Aiden and his Knights of the Roundtable are, from left, first row, Sir Knights Ozzie Dobrowski, King AIden Mehal and Sir Knight Dominic Januzzi. Second row, Sir Knights Alex Prete, Alexander Fusser, Zachary Elko, Tyler Cegelka, Aaron Hall and Evan Venetz.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Lucas Dean

Paige Hennigan

Lucas James Dean, son of John and Pamela Dean, of Castle Rock, CO celebrated his third birthday on Nov. 4. His mother is the former Pamela Doran, of Avoca. Lucas is the grandson of Jim and Karen Doran, of Avoca and Jack and Suellen Dean, of Oro Valley AZ. He has a sister, Makayla, 7 years old.

Paige Janine Hennigan, daughter of Ed and Janine Hennigan, of Exeter celebrated her fifth birthday on Nov. 30. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Blackwell, of Edwardsville and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hennigan, of Exeter. Paige attends pre-school at Wyoming Valley Children’s Association in Forty Fort.

Frank Pacelli Frank Joseph Pacelli, son of Frank and Kelly (Walsh) Pacelli, of Wyoming will celebrate his first birthday on Dec 6. He is the grandson of Joseph and Deborah Walsh, of West Pittston; Jean Ann Wienches, of Sugarloaf; and the late Frank Pacelli, of Hazleton. He is the greatgrandson of Joseph Berti, of Swoyersville. Frank likes trucks, trains and planes.

Christian Santos

Samantha Lauren Renfer, daughter of James and Christine Renfer, of Suscon celebrated her fourth birthday on Nov. 28. She has a sister, Joyce, 8; and four brothers, Jonathan, 9; Stephen, 7; Christian, 6; and Brandon, 5. Samantha is a prekindergarten student at Wyoming Area Catholic School, Exeter. Her grandparents are the late James and Judith Mulhern and the late Merle and Ellen Renfer.

Christian Santos, son of Jason and Jill Santos, of Kingston will celebrate his third birthday on Dec 4. His grandparents are Joe and Carol Trzcinski, of Avoca; Rev. Harriet Santos, of Swoyersville and the late Rosendo Santos. Christian has a sister, Mattea, 4 ½ years old.

Mock election held at Dymond school A mock student election was held at the Sarah J. Dymond Elementary school on Nov. 6 when fourth and fifth-grade students had the opportunity to vote for president. Each student registered and cast their ballots in handmade election booths. Overall, the popular vote went to President Barack Obama. Mrs. Gail Devers, a Sarah J. Dymond retired teacher, visited the students during the month to explain the election process. She also was at the school on Election Day to aid students in the voting process. Photographs are at right. High School The following December meetings were set for parents and students at Wyoming Area High School: • Scholarship Information Night will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6 in the high school auditorium. A review of the five new scholarships in addition to the new updated application will be discussed. Donors will be on hand to answer questions after the presentation. Parents and students in grades nine, 10, 11 and 12 are invited to this program. • Financial Aid Night will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 10 in the high school library. A PHEAA representative will be on hand to make this presentation. She will present a lot of timely information concerning this year’s FAFSA form. Parents and students in Grades nine, 10, 11 and 12 are urged to attend this meeting. • Any community organization, business and/or individuals interested in offering scholarships/ awards to graduating Wyoming Area High School seniors are asked to call Mrs. Rabel at 6552836m extension 2339.

sold on Tuesdays for $10 · The Collector of Photos is Melissa Pealer. Photos of field trips, school events, etc can be put on a disk and dropped off at the school or emailed to Melissa@8thstreetadv.com. · Santa’s Workshop – Dec 3- 7. · Santa’s Workshop Setup is at 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec 3. If you would like to help set-up, call Lesley at 814-3401. · Santa’s Workshop break-down is Friday, Dec 7 at a time to be determined. · Santa’s Workshop volunteer forms were sent home with the students. Return forms to your child’s teacher as soon as possible. · Register your grocery store card online to help benefit Tenth Street for Price Chopper (http:// www2.pricechopper.com/ toolsforschools/)School Code is 17322. · Keep collecting box tops and Campbell’s soup labels and send them in with your child. Please separate them since two different people collect. · Apparel will be sent home with students on Friday, Dec. 7. If you would like apparel left in the office, call Lesley at 8143401. · The next PTO meeting will beat 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013. There will be no meeting in December.

H O LY R OSA RY NEWS

Pictures set to be retaken Holy Rosary School faculty, staff, and students are hitting the ground running upon their return from Thanksgiving Break as we prepare for an eventful December. They invite you to join them at their many religious and family events throughout the month of December. Grandparents’ Day

The kindergarten and firstgrade classes of Holy Rosary School recently celebrated Grandparents’ Day with a music program and luncheon. Students honored their grandparents with several songs and enjoyed a lunch together on this special day. Picture retake Fifth-grade students at the Sarah J. Dymond Elementary School are, from left, first row, Alex Pierce, Richard Chihorek, Amanda McCormick, Chase Yochem, Mason Hoeffner, C'Jie Price. Second row, Vincenzo Diluzio, Katelyn Tarity, Kiara Bonning, Morgan Beppler, Alyvia DeNardi, Abby Yatsko, Sarah McCormick, Aiden Hughes. Third row, Mrs. Gail Devers, Charles Clemens, Hope Littzi, Courtney Herron, Nathan Cable, Memphis Metcalf, Jesse Grieshaber, Michael Orleski, Matt Romanowski and Mrs. Melissa Stevens.

The Lifetouch photographer will be at Holy Rosary School on Tuesday, Dec. 11. If your child was absent on Picture Day and you would like him/her to have a school photo for the 2012-2013 school year, please send in your Lifetouch envelope with your child on Dec.11. Your child is excused from wearing his/her uniform on that day. Advent Wreath Prayer Service

Our Advent Wreath Service will be prayed from1:30 to 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3. Holy Redeemer placement test

Holy Rosary eighth-grade students will take the Holy Redeemer placement exam on Wednesday, Dec. 5.

WA staffer honored

The Misericordia University Teacher Education Department recently honored an educator from Wyoming Area for excellence in education at a reception held to celebrate American Education Week. A fifth award, the Guardian Angel Award, was given to Joan Marie Radle, a member of the administrative staff at Wyoming Area School District, recognizing her 10th Street Elementary assistance to Misericordia · Smencils are sold on University student teachers on assignment in the Tuesdays for $1 · WA Beanie Hats are district.

Christopher John Nat, son of John and Sandra Nat, of Duryea celebrated his third birthday on Nov. 27. He is the grandson of Patrick and Linda Farrell, of Moosic; the late Frank Skoranski Sr., of Avoca; and Andy and the late Joan Nat, of Old Forge. He is the great-grandson of Helen Hastie. Christopher’s godparents are his cousin Julianna Nat who celebrated her 21st birthday on Nov. 30 and his uncle Frank Skoranski Jr. Christopher loves trucks, trains and dinosaurs. A dinosaur party with family and friends was held in his honor.

Samantha Renfer

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Sarah J. Dymond Elementary

Christopher Nat

Toyland Bingo

Fourth-grade students at the Sarah J. Dymond Elementary School are, from left, first row, Abby Oliver, Kyla Dougherty, Kayla Kiwak, Logan Grindall, Danielle Meade, Adam Elvidge. Second row, Adam Rought, Kaylee Wheeler, Kaitlyn Thornton, Ciara Shainline-Alba, Ashley Songailia, Caley Felker, Colby Gashi, Brandy Butwin. Third row, Mrs. Gail Devers, Jacob Greenfield, Hunter Gashi, Trintin Clemens, Cole Shutter, Nicholas Puliccia, Jesse Mikoliczyk, Zackary Slusser, Dylan Tilley and Mrs. Sheila Murtha.

The Holy Rosary PTO has begun plans for its annual Toyland Bingo which will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7 at the Holy Rosary School, 125 Stephenson St., Duryea. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Admission is $3 and tickets will be sold at the door. Donations are needed for all types of new games, toys and gift certificates. Items for the craft raffle are also requested. Families and friends are asked to send their donations into the school office by Monday, Dec. 3.

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Adult, youth programs scheduled at library

The West Pittston Library announces the following programs: • Yoga Beginner Yoga 1 will be Mondays at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesdays at 9 a.m.; and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. The class will helpbuild a strong foundation in classical yoga postures, proper breathing and alignment while increasing strength, flexibility, range of motion, focus and balance. Beginner Yoga 2 will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. This class builds upon the poses explored in Beginner Yoga 1. The pace is faster and the poses more difficult. Intermediate Yoga will be on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Sweat, breathe and flow in this challenging class. C. All classes are held on the top floor of the former American Legion Building at 316 Linden St. by the Montgomery Avenue Elementary School. Cost is $7 drop-in and discounted punch passes are available. • Book Club The West Pittston Library Book Club will be held at 6:45 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. Grab a cup of coffee and join the WPL Book Club in an informal discussion of memberselected books. There’s no need to purchase the books; just ask at the circulation desk for an available copy of the month’s selection. • NYC bus trip A New York City Holiday Bus Trip Fundraiser will be held on Dec. 8. Cost is $25 and all proceeds benefit the West Pittston Library. The library will provide the bus and the city will provide the entertainment. A Martz bus will pick up at the Atlas building on Fourth Street and Pacific Avenue in West Pittston at 6:30 a.m. and will drop off and pick up at 6:30 p.m. sharp on Eighth Ave between 50th and 51st Streets. Stop by the library to reserve your seat. • Cake decorating Becky, the West Pittston Library’s new circulation assistant, is a Wilton Cake Decorating instructor. Join her in the basement kitchen of Immaculate Conception Church at 605 Luzerne Ave. for one or both sessions. Holiday Petit Fours will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 10. Cost is $20. Learn how to make an easy version of petit fours - trendy bite size cakes sure to please guests. Romancing the Cake will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 4. Cost is $20. Put a special spin on a strawberry mousse cake just in time for a romantic Valentine’s Day treat. • Paper poinsettias Create It! Pretty Paper Poinsettias will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 5. Cost is $10. With the assistance of Bridget Giunta Husted, owner of Knot Just Any Day Photography & Design, make a cute poinsettia gift pouch (complete with a to/from tag) and a present topper out of tissue paper and pipe cleaners. Bring a pair of scissors. • iPad class for adults Retired IBM employee Jack Szeghy will teach a hands-on course exploring the basics of how to use an iPad. He will also touch upon some of its advanced functions. Don’t have an iPad? No problem - borrow one at the library. The class is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 29, 2013. • Holiday Story Time for grown-ups This program will start at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 14 with the story at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are being sold in advance only. They are $20 each on or before Dec. 10 and $25 each after. It’s the event that puts the “fun” in fundraising. Enjoy a hilarious David Sedaris holiday story read by Dispatch Editor Ed Ackerman and an adult parody of the classic children’s tale, “Elf on the Shelf ” by West Pittston Library’s own Summer Belles. En-

joy special (adult) hot cocoa, candy cane martinis and cozy desserts. Wear a hideous Holiday Sweater (suitable for ridicule and judgment) to enter into a competition that will earn the winner bragging rights (and that’s about it…it is a fundraiser). • Basic Computer Classes This beginner class offers students insight into the basics of a computer. Learn the different parts of the computer, manage your desktop, icons and folders; master saving files and much more. Session 1 will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Jan. 3 to Jan. 24 and Session 2 will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Jan. 31, Feb. 7, Feb. 21 and Feb. 28. Cost is $50. • A food drive for the West Pittston Salvation Army will be held from Nov. 1 to Dec. 21. The library will collect dry goods and canned food items to help restock the shelves of the West Pittston Salvation Army during the holiday season. • Barnes & Noble Book Fair will be from Dec. 7 -9. Do some holiday shopping at Barnes & Noble and part of the proceeds will go to the West Pittston Library (excludes gift card purchases). Shop at any B&N (or the Starbucks inside) Dec. 7-9 and present a voucher available at the library at the time of sale (or just let the cashier know you’re there to support the West Pittston Library). The Friends of the Library will wrap gifts all day on Dec. 8 at the Arena Hub B&N. Add the Book Fair #10884930 during your online checkout from Dec. 7-14 to help the library even more. • Gift wrapping at Boscovs will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 15. Friends of the West Pittston Library will wrap gifts for donations at the Wilkes-Barre store.

making a spinning paper helicopter. All materials will be supplied. Session 2 - Believe it When You See It will be on Jan. 7. Learn how eyes play all kinds of tricks by exploring merging pictures, invisible shapes, wonky lines, tricky flowers and create a 3D image of a hand. Participants must bring a ruler from home. Session 3 - Water, Water, Everywhere will be on Feb. 11. Learn about density, absorption and surface tension by conducting a layered liquids experiment and creating blooming flowers, a soap-powered fish and a floating water beastie. Participants must bring a small clean glass jar and a large rectangular baking tin.

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SENIORS NEWS

Seniors get watercolor class Falls Senior Center

Members of the Falls Senior Center sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne/ Wyoming counties recently enjoyed a watercolor class given by local artist Rose Brostoski. Every Monday and Friday, complete body stretch exercises using weights and bands from11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Fri. Dec. 7 at 11:30 a.m. Laurie Kulak from Caregivers America will give a presentation on Medical Equipment provided by Medicare and from 1 to Falls seniors watercoloring, front, Pat Fisher, Atsuko McHale, 2 p.m. there will be a demon- Nancy McKinney. Back, Norma Talbot and Darlene Headley. stration on making an evergreen garland as well as making bows. Forty seven members and 1 Kull played holiday music, Binguest attended the previous go was played. 50/50 winners Cosmopolitan Seniors meeting. Members are remind- were Tom Alpaugh, Rosemary The Cosmopolitan Seniors ed that we are collecting non- Golenski, Johanna Malinowski, will gather to celebrate their perishable food items to be do- Ed Stankoski, and Frances VoChristmas party at 12 Noon on nated to the local food pantry. veris,. Cheryl Pipher won the Tuesday December 4, at St. An- After the meeting the group en- special game and Edith Jones thony Center, in Exeter. joyed refreshments and Bill won the Bingo Jackpot.

Children’s programs

• Story Time is at 1 p.m. every Friday. Each week a fun theme is chosen, a few books are read aloud and children and adults gather to complete a related craft. Sign up each week by Wednesday. • PNC For Me, For You, For Later Story Time Series, an early financial education series from PNC Bank and Sesame Street, continues. Receive a Sesame Street Financial Basics Kit, a bank and a passbook with tasks to complete to earn “money” which can be used to “purchase” prizes from the library “store.” Session 3 - Learning To Wait will be at 1 p.m. on Dec 7. Children will learn how waiting is important when deciding how to use money and how practicing being patient helps with saving. Session 4 - Value will be at 1 p.m. on Jan. 18. Children will learn that some important things don’t cost any money and they will be introduced to the different coins and their values. Session 5 - Working at a Job and Earning Money will be at 1 p.m. on Feb. 22 at 1 p.m. In this session, children will learn different ways people make money. • An Evening on The Polar Express will be at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 17. Get the kids in their pajamas and head over to the West Pittston Library to enjoy a special evening reading of The Polar Express followed by a themed craft and a yummy snack of hot chocolate and cookies. Sign up by Dec. 12. • LibLab is held at 6 p.m. on Mondays. The Library Laboratory is back to engage kids ages 9 and up in science-based, handson learning activities. Measure, mix, compare, experiment and test in a fun environment where failure is not only possible, it’s welcomed! Session 1 - Flying High will be on Dec. 10. Learn about air, streamlined shapes and energy. Construct a zappy zoomer and a catapult plane and hypothesize which will go further and why. Then put gravity to the test after

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MATTERS OF FAITH

Advent Concert today at St. Monica’s The Catholic Choral Society will present an Advent Concert at St. Monica Parish, West Wyoming, today, Sunday, Dec. 2 at 3 p.m. The free concert is open to the public. The Catholic Choral Society has over 60 members from Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties. Dr. Thomas Rittenhouse and Brenda Grunza are co-presidents of the Society. Jean Shields is accompanist and Ann Manganiello is the music director. For information about concerts and membership please call 570-587-2753 and see www.catholichoralsociety.org. Advent Retreat

ers Dec 7 – Pizza Sale Dec. 9 – 10 a.m. Worship – Sunday School. United Methodist Church

Corner of Broad & Church Sts. Pittston Rev. Susan Hardman-Zimmerman Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.; Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Holy Communion: 1st Sunday each month; Choir Rehearsal: Thursday’s at 7 p.m. unless told otherwise; United Methodist Women: 2nd Monday unless told otherwise Website www.umcpittston.org. Phone 655-4340 leave message The Women’s Christmas luncheon is Monday, Dec. 10 at 12:30 p.m. at Agolino’s in West Pittston. The Children’s Christmas Program is Sunday, Dec. 16. Christmas Eve Service will be at First Methodist Church Old MUSIC TOGETHER veteran Zoey Bennett shares her list with Santa during a previous visit at Trinity Episcopal. Santa Claus will make a stop at Trinity Episcopal Church in West Pittston for a special sing-aForge at 8 p.m.

An Advent Retreat is scheduled to be held at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary, Route 315, Laflin, next Sunday, Dec. 9, from 2-5 p.m. The Capuchin Sisters of Nazareth will lead the afternoon reflection, followed by Eucharistic adoration, confessions, private prayer and concluding with the celebration of Holy Mass by Rev. Paul A. McDonnell, OSJ, seminary rector. The retreat, First United hosted by the Oblate Lay Associ- Presbyterian Church West Pittston ation, is free and open to the pubRev. James Thyren 654-8121 lic. For more information, conThe Session of the First United tact the seminary office at 654Presbyterian Church of West 7542. Pittston announces the following Bethel United Methodist schedule for the week of Dec 2: Sunday, Dec. 2: 10 a.m., Sun532Main St. Avoca day School; 11 a.m., Worship at (570) 457-2566 St. Cecilia’s; 12:05 p.m., Choir Pastor Sharon Dietz Rehearsal; 12:30 p.m., Women’s (570) 282-0104 Sunday – Worship Service - Association Christmas Tea. Tuesday, Dec. 4: 7 p.m., Trust11:15 a.m. Communion first Sunday of each month – non per- ees. Services are being held at St. ishable food items will be colRoman Catholic lected. Mondays – Bible study – Cecilia’s 6 p.m. alternating each week Church on 1700 Wyoming Ave, with Brick UM Church, Duryea. Exeter as we recover from the 1st Thursday of each month – flood of September 2011. There food give-away 4 to 6 p.m. for is parking on Wyoming Avenue and in the parking lot behind the needy of Avoca and Duryea. church. Brick United Methodist

935 Foote Ave., Duryea (570)457-4424 Pastor Sharon Dietz (570) 282-0104 Sunday Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School – 10:15 a.m. during morning Worship Services for ages 3-12 Communion first Sunday of each month – non perishable food items will be collected. Mondays – Bible study – 6 p.m. alternating each week with Bethel UM Church, Avoca; Miracle of Awareness – coffee time – 6 p.m. meeting 7 p.m. Thursday – New beginnings meeting 7 p.m. Third Thursday of each month – United Methodist Women – 6:30 p.m. Christian and Missionary Alliance

317 Luzerne Avenue West Pittston Christ’s Community Clothes Closet hours are Tuesdays 9 to 11 a.m.; Wednesday 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursdays from noon to 2 p.m. To donate gently used clothing place it in the shed in the church parking lot. The church Soup Kitchen is Mondays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. To volunteer call the Davis family, at 760-4830. First Baptist Church

Rev. James H. Breese, pastor, Water Street, Pittston Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship and Praise Service/Children’s Sunday School, Adult/Teen Sunday School immediately following service. Wednesday 7:15 p.m. Bible Study First Congregational UCC

500 Luzerne Avenue West Pittston Rev. Joan Mitchell, Pastor Sunday,11 a.m. Morning Worship Service First Presbyterian Church

14 Broad Street Pittston Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. with Rev. William N. Lukesh. Dec 3 – 7 p.m. Boy Scouts; 7 p.m. Charge Conference at Forty-Fort UMC Dec 5 – 10 a.m. Mommy and Me, 6 p.m. Daisy Scouts, 7 p.m. Choir Dec. 6 – 7 p.m. Weight Watch-

Full Gospel Chapel

Avoca Adult Sunday School, 9:30; Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday evening Bible study and prayer service at 7:00. The church also hosts the Rose of Sharon Church with Rev. Vincente Torres on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. for the Hispanic community.

long session at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8 at the church, 220 Montgomery Ave. Santa’s visit will be part of a free demonstration class of Music Together, an internationally-recognized music and movement program for children from birth through age 5 and the grownups who love them. Families will share the joy of a Music Together class, with singing, dancing and experimenting with rhythm instruments before Santa arrives to join in the fun with a few Christmas songs. Santa will have enough time to visit and will have a small gift for each child. Photograph taking is welcome. Light refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the public but reservations are required. Call 654-3261 or email trinityepiscopalwestpittston@hotmail.com for reservations or more information.

children and youth of the parish and their friends. It will take place on Saturday, Dec. 22, at 4:00 p.m. Independent Bible Church

328 Main Street, Duryea, PA 18642. (570) 451-0346 Home/Office. JLaCava@TheBibleChurch.org Inkerman Presbyterian

Main St., Inkerman Services: Sundays, 9 a.m. Langcliffe Presbyterian

1001 Main St Avoca Sunday worship 11:15 a.m. The Langcliffe Church is handicapped accessible. Nursery is provided for children Moosic Alliance Church

608 Rocky Glen Road, Moosic Pastor: Doug Jensen 4576020 maccma2@verizon.net Sunday morning Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Glendale Gospel Church Sunday morning Worship at 105 Church Drive 10:45 a.m. Glendale/Pittston Township. Prayer meeting, Wednesdays Sunday Service 10:45 a.m. at 7 p.m. Celebrate Recovery Ministry, Harding Church Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. of Christ RR 1 Box 187A, Falls Nativity Of Our Lord Sunday services: 10 a.m. SunStephenson St., Duryea day School and 11 a.m. Church Mass Schedule Service. Call 388-6534 Saturday: 4 p.m. Holy Rosary Church; 5:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Holy Mother of Sorrows PNCC of Jesus Church 212 Wyoming Avenue, Dupont Sunday: 8 a.m. Holy Rosary Rev. Zbigniew Dawid, Pastor Church; 9:30 a.m. Holy Rosary Sunday Masses Church; 11 a.m. Sacred Heart of 8 a.m. Traditional Mass Jesus Church 9:15 a.m. SOCL and Confirmation Class also Coffee Hour Oblates of St. Joseph 10:30 a.m. Traditional High Highway 315, Laflin Mass Masses are held daily in the Daily Mass seminary chapel at 7 a.m. (Mon9 a.m. Monday through Friday. day – Friday) and on Saturday Wednesday, Polish Class at mornings at 8 a.m. There are no 5:45 p.m. weekend Masses. Thursday, First Holy CommuConfessions are heard daily nion Class at 4:45 p.m. from 9 a.m. – noon and from 3 – Friday Dec. 7, there will be a 6 p.m. Advent Potato Pancake Dinner. Office hours are Monday – Serving will be from 2 p.m. to 7 Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., evep.m. Take outs will start at 1 p.m. nings and weekends by appointDonation will be $8. Dinners ment. Office phone number is will include pancakes, clam 654-7542. You can now contact chowder, dessert and beverages. the Seminary on Facebook: You can also pick up your pier- www.Facebook.com/OBLATEogie for Advent and also have SOFSTJOSEPH or on Twitter them for your Christmas Eve @OblatesStJoseph Supper (Wigilia). Carol BondurEvery Wednesday evening ich sells the pierogies on Sunday Mass is celebrated at 7 p.m. in after all the Masses. conjunction with the Novena to Christmas Wafer (Oplatek) is St. Joseph & St. Joseph Marello. available from Parish organist, Novena prayers and the blessing Jan Cwikla. Oplatek is one of the of the first-class relic of St. Jomost important Christmas Eve seph Marello, Founder of the Traditions. Christmas Eve Sup- Oblates of Saint Joseph Congreper should begin with breaking gation, immediately follow the and sharing the wafer, which Mass. All are welcome to particsymbolizes love, peace and for- ipate! giveness. Tune into Catholic Radio 750 The Childrens Play and AM. The radio studio is located Christmas party is for all the

in the seminary building and is broadcast daily from dawn to dusk. For more information about this station, contact Ed Niewinski at 287-4670. This afternoon the Oblates welcome to the seminary the youth group members of Nativity B.V.M. Parish of Tunkhannock. They will have a tour of the seminary and talks by Father Paul McDonnell, OSJ, seminary rector; and Oblate seminarian, Jim Poppo. The Josephite-Marellian Laity Association will hold their monthly meeting this Wednesday, Dec. 5, following the 7 p.m. Mass/Novena to St. Joseph & St. Joseph Marello. Final plans will be set for the next Sunday’s Advent Retreat and the Dec. 14 Christmas party at Buca del Vino Restaurant (across the highway from the seminary). Preliminary plans will also be made for the annual Feast of the Holy Spouses (Jan. 23). New members are always welcome to join the society and be of assistance to the Oblate priests in their spiritual and apostolic ministries. Monthly Vocation Holy Hour will be Thursday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. The Holy Hour consists of exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament, private adoration, praying the rosary with vocation-theme meditations, Scriptural reading with reflection, petitions and benediction. All are welcome to participate in this monthly Holy Hour as we pray fervently for an increase of vocations to the priesthood and religious life, especially in the Oblate Congregation and here in our local diocese. Blue Army Monthly Prayer Vigil will be held on First Friday, Dec. 7, starting with confessions at 8:00pm, followed by Mass to the Sacred Heart of Jesus (approximately 9 p.m). Devotions to the Sacred Heart then follow afterwards before the Blessed Sacrament and concluding with devotions to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The public is invited to participate in this night of prayer and reparation. St Joseph Marello

William St., Pittston The Holy Name Society will meet in the Parish Center on Monday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. All men and young men of the parish are invited. Religious Education Classes for Kindergarten to 4th grade on Wednesdays, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Classes for 5th and 6th graders are held on Sundays at 8:45a.m. Children will attend the 9:30 a.m. Mass. All high school students and students who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation are

invited to attend a special program on Sunday, Dec. 9 and 16 in preparation of the Christmas celebration. The program will be from 5 to 6 p.m. There will be a Triduum, three days of prayers, in preparation for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the Patroness of the United States. Prayers will be offered especially for children, for families, for the Parish of St. Joseph Marello and for the Country. Masses will be celebrated on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 7:30 and 11:30 a.m.. On the Feast Day, Masses will be on Friday at 7 p.m. and on Saturday at 8 and 11:30 a.m. The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Holy Day of Obligation. Friday is the First Friday of the month. Masses at 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. with devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Corpus Christi Parish Immaculate Conception and Holy Redeemer churches

“Christmas Gathering” in the rectory. Members are asked to purchase a small gift suitable for a man, wrap it and bring it to the meeting. These gifts will be given to the Veterans. Corpus Christi Parish will host Brunch with Santa & Friends (Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph and Frosty) on Sunday, Dec. 9 at noon in Immaculate Conception Church Hall, 605 Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston. Enjoy a hot buffet while meeting the characters. There will be Christmas caroling, treats and games for the kids. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children (3years and under are free). To make reservations call the rectory at 654-2753 Youth Choir The children will be singing at the 4 p.m. Mass at Immaculate Conception Church on Christmas Eve. The Youth choir meets for practice on Sundays at 5 p.m. Today, Sunday, Dec. 2, the youth choir will meet for practice at 5 p.m. Following practice, they will decorate Msgr. Sempa’s Christmas tree in the rectory and be treated refreshments. All boys and girls are welcome. Our Lady of the Eucharist

535 N Main Street, Pittston www.eucharist-pittston.org Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (Please note time change.) Daily Mass: 8:00 a.m. Reconciliation (Confessions) Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. and by appointment Religious Education Beginning today Sunday Dec. 2, Religious Education Classes, grades 1-6 will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Classes in preparation for the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation will continue to be held on Sunday evenings from 5 to 6:30 p.m. If you have any questions with regard to the program, please call Sister Mary Ann at 654-0263. Choir Rehearsals The Children’s Choir will begin rehearsals for Christmas today Sunday, Dec. 2 from noon to 12:45 p.m. The children will be leading the congregation in music at the 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass. For more information about either choir, call Michael Sowa at 655-1419. St. Nicholas Night All children from the parish are invited to visit with St. Nicholas, the patron saint of children Thursday, Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m. All will gather in the church for prayer and a lesson about St. Nicholas. The children will then visit with St. Nicholas, followed by a party in the Church Hall. In the spirit of giving, each child is asked to bring an unwrapped gift which will be donated to a family in need. Forms may be found at the back of the Church and should be returned no later than Dec. 2 by dropping it in the collection basket during Mass or dropping it off at the Rectory. Reflection on Mary As we celebrate the Year of Faith and the Season of Advent, Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish invites you to a reflection on Mary, Mother of God and Mother of Us All, on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The reflection will be given by Sister Anne Mary Boslett, IHM, director of the IHM Spiritual Renewal Center, Cresco. Lucky number Letters have been mailed to the sponsors of last year’s calendar as well as to those who participated in the 23rd Annual Lucky Number Calendar. This is a major fundraiser for the parish. If you would like and are able to participate this year, please fill out the form and place it in the collection basket or call the parish office.

Luzerne Ave., West Pittston Feast of the Immaculate Conception Masses will be celebrated as follows: 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 and 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 at Immaculate Conception and 8:30 a.m., Dec. 8 at Holy Redeemer. A Ping Pong Doubles Tournament, Sponsored by Corpus Christi Parish Youth Group, will be today, Sunday, Dec. 2, at Immaculate Conception Church Hall, 605 Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston. Registration at 12:30 p.m. and the tournament starts at 1 p.m. $10 per team of 2 players, $20 per team of 2 (adult) players. Benefits St. Joseph by the Sea High School, Staten Island, New York. Single elimination – Best out of 3 games up to 15 points. Tournament will be set up by age groups – elementary, middle school high school and adults. Refreshments will be sold. Christmas Wreath Sale The cost is $10 for a fresh wreath with a red bow. To order a wreath, see any member of the Youth Group or call the rectory 654-2753 or Juel Ann Klepadlo at 430-1470. You may pick out your own wreath at Ciampi’s Greenhouse on Tunkhannock Avenue, West Pittston by taking your prepaid ticket. If you need your wreath delivered—let us know. Parish Cookbook All are invited on Monday, Dec. 3 in Immaculate Conception Church hall at 6:30 p.m. for Sacred Heart of Jesus a planning meeting. Lackawanna Ave., Dupont Altar & Rosary Society This week’s mass schedule: Will meet on Monday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. in Immaculate Concep- Monday through Friday at 7 tion Church. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. followed by a See FAITH page 7B

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the parish center. Altar and Rosary Christmas Party – Sunday Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. Seton Catholic Auditorium. The Holy Name Society will be held on Dec. 15 at 1 p.m. in Seton Catholic Auditorium Set up for Children’s Christmas Party on Dec. 16. All members are needed to help. New members welcome. Children’s Christmas Party sponsored by Holy Name Society, Sunday, Dec. 16 – 11 a.m. at Seton Catholic Auditorium. Bring canned item to benefit the Greater Pittston Food Pantry. Tickets are available at the Parish Center for Feb. 2013 lottery tickets. Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and in the vestibule of the church. Lottery tickets are $10 each. Proceeds benefit the Holy Name Society projects. Return in before Jan 31 in order to register all tickets. The Free Health Clinic is open at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday in the former Seton Catholic High School, first come first serve. Greater Pittston Kids Closet celebrating its third anniversary provides new and gently used clothing. Hours are Wednesday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.

a.m., Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m., and 10:30 a.m. Christmas Wafers (Oplatki) will be blessed next weekend at the 4 p.m. mass and will be available in the church hall following all weekend masses. The members of the Women’s Society on Friday, Dec. 7 at 4:45 p.m. will attend the Vigil of the Immaculate Conception mass. The Holy Name Installation Dinner is Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. contact Jerry Stanco at 5891092. Christmas Caroling through the streets of Dupont is Sunday, December 2 at 6 p.m. Meet in the church hall. Afterwards return to the church hall to decorate and have cookies and hot chocolate. The Welcoming Committee is looking for volunteers to bake cookies. Please call Tammy at 457-3855 or the rectory at 6543713. Cookie donations can be dropped off in the church basement after all masses on that weekend. Women’s Society Christmas Wafer Dinner, catered by Cooper’s of Scranton, will be on Jan. St John’s Lutheran 13, at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart 7 Wood St., Pittston Church Hall. The cost is $10. 570-655-2505, stjohnspittReservation deadline is Dec. 28. ston@verizon.com Payment can be deposited in the Pastor John Castellani collection basket (please label Organist Marcia Colleran envelopes – “Women’s Society Reader Tom Korney Dinner”). Acolyte Justin Lazarowicz Greeter Cheryl Pipher St. Barbara Parish The Prayer list goes out to mil28 Memorial Avenue, Exeter itary personnel and their famOffice Hours: Monday – Fri- ilies: Lucille Champman, Brenday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. da Lispi, Gerturde Lipert, RobEvenings, by appointment. ert Schumaker, Karen Korney, Phone: 654-2103 Howard Weislogel, Al Palima, Feast of St. Barbara Margaret Borget, Stephen The parish will celebrate St. Oceanas, Nancy Dymond HackBarbara’s feast on Tuesday night, ett, Ray Morgan, Emalee KarDec. 4 with Mass at 7 p.m. Fol- hurka, Bobby Drummond, Lelowed by the movie: St. Barbara noard Peterson, Gene Rooney, Convert & Martyr of the Early Charles Barone, Mike & Jodie Church, which will be shown in Farrell, and Barb Mizenko, the Church. Shut-ins Mary Agnes Mangle, Feast of the Immaculate Con- Ted Burkel, Donna Capobianco, ception, a holy day of obligation; Elaine Proietto, Donna Bobbouis Saturday, Dec 8. Masses for nie and Gladys Bowman the Feast will be held on Friday, Poinsettias are $5 to be placed Dec. 7 – 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8 in the Church for Christmas Eve at 7 a.m., 11 a.m. Service. These poinsettias may Giving Tree: The trees are up be taken home after the service. in both churches. Take as many Leave a message for Sara to purtags as you wish as long as the chase one. Bulletin and Votive gifts are returned on time. Gifts candle openings are Dec. 2 and must be returned no later than Jan. 20. Sunday, Dec. 9. The gifts will be December Altar Guild: Nancy picked up on Monday and sorted Castellani, Mary Ann Denman, according to size, gender and Sara Garron and Rebecca Peritem. Some gift suggestions: schau. hats, gloves, socks, shirts, I tune Acolyte Schedule for Decemcards, makeup, perfume, colog- ber: 2 Katie Colleran, 9 Sarah ne or any item you would like to Ciesla, 16 Emily Goyne, 23 purchase. Brooke Cherney, 24 Richard Attention Women of the Par- Drummond, 30 Justin Peterson. ish: St. Barbara’s Christian Advent services are Dec. 5, 12 Women Organization will hold a and 19 at 7 p.m.. Soup salad, Christmas Party on Tuesday, sandwiches and dessert will be Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. at Fox Hill served before Wednesday SerCountry Club. Cost of the dinner vices from 6 to 6:45 p.m. buffet will be $25. Place in the Week Day School Program/ church basket, drop off at the Play will be on Dec. 23 in place rectory or call Mary King 655- of regular worship service. 4744, Barbara Russo 654-8670, Christmas Eve Service will be at Chip Clarke 654-7480 or Loretta 9 p.m. Semenza 654-0936. Deadline Call 655-2505 to be added to a for reservations is Dec. 4. The list of blood donors. party is open to all women of the www.facebook.com/StJohns parish. LutheranChurchPittstonpa Social Concerns Committee Meeting: Thursday, Dec. 6, 6:30 St. John’s P.M. Church p.m. in St. Anthony’s Center. Sr. 316 Main St., Avoca Jane O’Donnell, RSM, from the Pastor Rich Rock Mercy Consultation Center, Dal570-457-8281 las will speak at this meeting. Sr. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Jane will enlighten us about a Holy Communion the first program called “Listening from Sunday of every month the Heart.” Sr. Jane trains parishBible Study every Wednesday ioners regarding visits to homes, 6-7:30 p.m. nursing homes and hospitals. Christmas Wafers are here. St. Maria Goretti You may purchase them at the Laflin Road, Laflin, PA. 18702 rectory between the hours of 9 Pastor: Monsignor Neil Van a.m. and 2 p.m. There are four Loon wafers per envelope and the cost 42redwood@comcast.net is $2 per envelope. They will be www.stmariagoretti-laflin.org available after weekend Masses December parish calendar: beginning next week. 2, Fall Flea Market 9 a.m. to 1 Children’s/Youth Choir: All p.m. students interested in singing; 8 - Immaculate Conception of practice will be held on Sunday, Blessed Virgin Mary Dec. 9 after the 10:30 a.m. Mass 8 & 9 - Collection for Retired until noon. Meet upstairs in the Religious choir loft after Mass. All stu12 - Christmas Confessions— dents are welcome. St. Maria Goretti Church - 7 p.m. 16 - Deanery Confessions - St. St. John the Evangelist John the Evangelist Church , Parish Community Williams St., Pittston - 7 p.m. 35 William Street 16 - Christmas Concert Phone: 654-0053 17 – Confession - St. Cecelia’s, Pittston. Wyoming Ave., Exeter - 7 p.m. Baptismal instruction will be 24 - Christmas Vigil Masses held Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. in 4 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.

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they would like to purchase or to just simply purchase a ticket may call the parish office. The ticket will be mailed to you. The parish has its annual Little Blue Book Advent and Christmas devotional available. If you would like one, call the parish office at 457-3412. The youth group is collecting winter hats and gloves for the needy. Items may be dropped off in the designated containers located in the back of the church. Daily Masses: 8 a.m. (Wednesday at 7 p.m.) Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Miraculous Medal Novena: Wednesday following the 7 p.m. Mass Weekends Masses: Saturday at 4 p.m.; Sunday at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Confession: Saturdays 3-3:45 p.m.; anytime upon request by calling 457-3412. Prayer Chain: 457-5867 Second Presbyterian

143 Parsonage St., Pittston 654-1411 The Catholic Choral Society will present an Advent/Christmas Concert today Sunday, Dec. 2 at St. Monica Parish, Our Lady of Sorrows Church,West Wyoming at 3pm. Sacred and secular choral and solo selections will be presented along with a Sing-a-Long and accompaniments by the Holy Redeemer H. S. Handbell Choir. The Choral Society and Handbell Choir are directed by Ann Manganiello ofExeterand Jean Shields is accompanist. The free concert is open to the public. Pictured are members of the Handbell Choir, first row, from left, Ann Manganiello, Director, Mary Pat Blaskewicz ofWest Pittston, Caroline Jones, Mountaintop. Second row, Jackie Kurovsky, Mountaintop, Abbe Truschel, Mountaintop, Maria Khoudary,Dallas.

25 - Christmas Masses - Midnight & 10 a.m. 31st - New Year’s Eve Mass 4:30 p.m. The parish has a Christmas tree and the children will decorate it with gloves/mittens and socks which will be given to the Pittston Clinic at the end of the season. Please send in some of these items with your children to hang on the tree. New items only. Practice for Christmas Nativity Play: Dec. 6, 13, and 21 at 7 p.m. Dec. 16– Children’s Liturgy 11 Mass If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Pinto at 905-5713. The Choir Concert, under the direction of Jennifer Johnson, will take place in the Church, Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the festive music and enjoy some refreshments after the concert. The use of the Christmas Wafer is a Central European Christian Tradition celebrated in Polish, Slovak, Lithuanian and Italian families on Christmas Eve. Christmas Wafers are available in the back of the Church. An offering of $3 per package would be appreciated to help defray the cost. The Parish Flea Market continues this Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is on Dec. 8, which this year falls on a Saturday. The obligation to attend Mass is not lifted. Thus, the faithful must fulfill this obligation by attending Mass for the Holy Day (either Friday vigil or Saturday noon Mass), and they must fulfill their Sunday Mass obligation (either Saturday vigil or Sunday). St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church

rament – Friday after morning Mass until 11 a.m. Except on First Friday, Dec. 7 – Adoration is after 7 p.m. Mass until Midnight. Dec. 8 – Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass is 5 p.m. at St. Joseph’s site on Friday, 12-712 (Vigil) and 7 p.m. at OLOS site. On Dec. 8th there will be a 9 a.m. Mass at OLOS. Miraculous Medal Novena – after Monday Evening Mass Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy - Before Morning & Evening Masses at OLOS site. Bible Study Resumes – in January 2013. Advent: The Season of Advent begins today. The Advent Candles on the Wreath in the Sanctuary are lit by members of the Parish Family. For December 1, the Vigil, Janosky Family ; for Dec. 2 at 8:30 a.m. the Nardell Family and at 11 a.m. the Swetz Family. St. Monica Parish Web Site: www.stmonicanepa.com. High School Theology: will be held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month in the Rectory from 9:45 to 10:45. All high school students are invited. R.C.I.A. - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults & Growing in the Faith through Christian Formation- the Parish of St. Monica’s invites you to look into the Catholic Faith; learn more about your faith if you are a Catholic; inquiry into the life of Christ and His Church; enter more into Sacred Scripture. People of all Faith backgrounds are welcome. The group meets on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. at OLOS Rectory (Back porch – informal & relaxed atmosphere.) For more information call the Parish Office at 693-1991 and speak to Father McKernan.. St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

200 Stephenson St. Duryea Rev. Fr. Carmen G. Bolock, 100 Rock Street, Hughestown Pastor Phone: 457-2291 Stpeters_elc@yahoo.com Email: padre@saintma654-1009 ryspncc.org Sunday School 9 a.m. Website: saintmaryspncc.org Worship sevice 10 a.m. Holy Mass: Sunday 9:30 a.m. Confirmation Classes are on Weekdays: 8 a.m. Sunday at 9 a.m.; 7th graders 1st Holy Days: 8 a.m. & 7 p.m. and 2nd Sunday of the month; 8th graders 3rd and 4th Sunday St. Monica’s Church of the month. 363 West 8th Street, West Dec. 1 - Hanging of the Greens Wyoming, PA 18644 2:30 pm: A service, then decoOffice Hours - 9:00 a.m. to rating the church for Christmas 4:30 p.m., Mon. – Fri. and everyone is asked to bring Phone: 570-693-1991 covered dish. Email: olos363@verizon.net Dec. 8 - at 6 p.m: Blue Christwww.stmonicanepa.com. mas Service Father Leo McKernan, Pastor Nut & Poppy Seed Rolls $8 ea. Mr. William Jenkins, Deacon Taking orders up to Dec. 12. Mass Schedule: Pick-up Dec. 20, 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday Vigil: 4 p.m.@ Call Pam @ 655-0043 or 313OLOS 2829 Sunday: 8:30 a.m. @ STJ; 11 Queen of the Apostles Parish a.m.@ OLOS New Daily Mass Schedule: 715 Hawthorne St. Daily Mass at OLOS – Tues, (570) 457-3412 Wed., Fri. – 7 a.m. - Mon. & stmarysavoca@verizon.net Thurs. – 7 p.m. www.stmaryavoca.4lpi.com Adoration of the Blessed SacThe time of the Queen of the

Apostles Parish women’s guild Christmas party taking place today at Colarusso’s LaPalazzo has been changed from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The parish will have its Polish Advent Mass at noon on Monday, Dec. 3 at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St. The Mass will be celebrated by the Rev. Stephen A. Krawontka. Following the Mass, there will be a luncheon featuring chicken noodle soup, bread, butter and dessert in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St. Beginning on Dec. 4 and continuing throughout the Year of Faith, the chaplet of Divine Mercy will be recited after the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and holy hour prayers every Tuesday following the 8 a.m. Mass. At 7:30 p.m. the rosary is prayed before benediction and reposing of the Blessed Sacrament. Anyone who can spend one hour weekly at adoration on a regular basis is asked to call Ann Jake at 457-3521 or the parish office. The fundraising committee will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 4 in the rectory. The annual appeal committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5 in the rectory. Masses for the feast of the Immaculate Conception, a holy day of obligation for Roman Catholics, will take place at 8 a.m. and noon on Saturday, Dec. 8 in the church. The vigil Mass will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7 in conjunction with the First Friday Healing Mass. The youth group will sponsor a milkshake and cupcake social at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9 in St. Mary’s School auditorium. Anyone who is interested in joining the youth group may call Lori Ostrowski, director of youth ministry, at 457-8840. The pastoral council will have its Christmas party at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 10 in the rectory. The women’s guild will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11 in St. Mary’s School auditorium. The oplatek (Christmas wafer) have been blessed for use during Christmas Eve meals. They are available in the church. The suggested donation is $2. The public is invited to provide a specified gift to a person who is enrolled in the Christmas Giving Tree program or to a nursing home resident residing in the Little Sisters of the Poor’s Holy Family Residence. The deadline for gift returns is Sunday, Dec. 16. For more information, call the parish office. The parishioners are selling the stocking stuffer edition of their Pot of Gold Match the Daily Number raffle tickets, which are for January. Tickets are $10 each. The winning number is based on the evening daily number of the Pennsylvania Lottery. Anyone who has a specific ticket number

Trinity Episcopal Church

Spring Street and Montgomery Avenue, West Pittston Sunday Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m. every Sunday. Food Pantry: December items needed are canned and boxed soups and crackers. Gerrity’s gift cards, cash donations and other non-perishable foods also accepted. Prayernetwork. Open To Public. Daily prayer for those with needs requesting prayerful support. Start Prayernetwork at parish office 654-3261. Youth Program: 10:45 a.m. every Sunday. Weekday special events and service projects as announced. Faith Forum for Adults: Enrichment for adults seeking spiritual renewal and opportunities for ministry and volunteerism. Parish Life Events Team: Bimonthly first Sundays. Parish Council: Every second Sunday. Women of Trinity: Every third Sunday. WOT Ministry Invitation. The Women of Trinity have undertaken a ministry to help support Good Shepherd Episcopal Church of Scranton in their outreach to the homeless of the region. Each month after enjoying a home cooked meal at Good Shepherd all who have needs may “shop” for necessities like clothing, shoes, and toiletries in a store-like setting in the church’s refurbished basement of donated items. The Woman of Trinity has supported this ministry by delivering donations of clothing, new undergarments and socks and toiletries to the Scranton church. WOT will continue to collect trial size and hotel toiletries and invites the parish community to join with them in helping the less fortunate. Donations of trial size and sample size toiletries are welcome. Party and Banquet Space. Newly renovated banquet room and kitchen. All Day Rental $100. Reservations at 654-3261. Music Together Classes: Fun and music for infants and children through age five accompanied by a parent or caregiver. FREE Music Together Demonstration and Sing A Long with Santa, Saturday December 8, 10 a.m. at the church. Reservations for demo/sing a long required. Call 654-3261. Winter semester of Music Together begins January 8. For registration information call 654-3261. Visit www.musictogether.com for information on Music Together. . United Methodist Church

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LEGAL NOTICE THE RE-ORGANIZATION MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PITTSTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2012 IN THE LIBRARY OF THE PITTSTON AREA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, 5 STOUT ST., YATESVILLE, PA, AT THE FOLLOWING TIME: RE-ORGANIZATION MEETING 6:30 P.M. THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PITTSTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL BE CANCELLED ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012 AND WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2012 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE REORGANIZATION MEETING BY ORDER OF THE BOARD DEBORAH A. RACHILLA SECRETARY

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CHEVROLET `04 BLAZER 4 wheel drive, auto, 4.3, super clean, $6,995 CHEVY â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;01 CAVALIER Low mileage, auto, 4 cylinder. $4,595 SUZUKI â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;02 VITARA 4 x 4, auto, clean $4,595 DODGE â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;02 NEON SXT 4 cylinder auto. $4,395. All Cars Have 3 Month Warranty BACKROAD WASH & LUBE & AUTO SALES 1351 Shoemaker W. Wyoming 570-693-5823

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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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Motorcycles

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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

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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Marketing/ Product

MEDICAL MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE Part-Time/entry

518 Customer Support/Client Care

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Education/ Training

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Logistics/ Transportation

level OK to apply Fast growing doctor’s office looking for: *Winning minded and goal oriented *Fast Learner *GREAT SOCIAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS *Intelligent and hard working *Ambitious and motivated to grow *High energy, optimistic personality and enthusiasm *Healthcare vocabulary and experience is a plus. Apply to APM 420 MAIN STREET EDWARDSVILLE, PA 18704 FAX (570) 288-7810

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630 Money To Loan “We can erase your bad credit 100% GUARANTEED.” Attorneys for the Federal Trade Commission say they’ve never seen a legitimate credit repair operation. No one can legally remove accurate and timely information from your credit report. It’s a process that starts with you and involves time and a conscious effort to pay your debts. Learn about managing credit and debt at ftc. gov/credit. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC.

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527 Food Services/ Hospitality

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Antiques & Collectibles

YEARBOOKS. COUGHLIN (25) 1928-1980, GAR, (22) 1928-2006, MEYERS, (22) 19571981, WYOMING VALLEY WEST, (11) 1970-1992. NANTICOKE, (2) 19711979, PITTSTON, (11) 1967-1981HANOVER (6) 1951-1981 MINT. Prices vary depending on condition. $20-$40 each. Call for further details and additional school editions. 570-825-4721 arthurh302@ aol.com

712 PSYCHIATRIC NURSES CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS & PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIANS Full, part time and per diem positions available working as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team on a psychiatric inpatient unit. Sign on bonus for nurses. Please send resume to: Northeast Counseling Services, HR Dept. 130 W. Washington St., Nanticoke, PA 18634 or via email ncsjobs@ptd.net EOE. www.north eastcounseling.org

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554

Production/ Operations

75 POSITIONS AVAILABLE

In Wilkes-Barre & Scranton Area Inspector Packers/ Warehouse Associates 1st – 2nd & 3rd Shifts 8-12 hours. Apply Today!! Start Tomorrow!! Superior Recruiting Agency, LLC 100 West Broad St. Suite 113 Hazleton, PA 18201 Call 570-454-2300

Local firm has immediate opening for CNC Lathe Operator. Experience preferred, but will train the right applicant. 2nd shift 4 day work week. Excellent benefits. R&H Mfg., Inc. Woodward Hill Edwardsville, PA 570-288-6648

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982, with 100 tones, 100 rhythms, fullsized keys and other features. Everything works. Battery or 12V AC power. $35 Call 570-407-4541.

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Furnaces & Heaters

FURNACE

Peerless Gas Steam Boiler series 63-64. 570-287-2065

OIL TANKS (2)

DESK. Traditional size office desk. Cherry, large. Hutch, side shelves and file drawers. Great for business of home office. $200 OBO 570-825-9654

776 Sporting Goods BICYCLE

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

Too many baby toys? Pass them on, sell them with an ad! 570-829-7130 DEN FURNITURE Wood/cloth. Regular size sofa, chair and ottoman. Coffee table, 2 end tables. Excellent condition. $325 for all. 570-675-5046 TABLE, Kitchen Oval, wooden. Formica top. Good condition. $25. 570-824-7015

754

Machinery & Equipment

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

758 Miscellaneous

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AKC, 11 weeks, 1 male, black $400. 1 sable male, 11 weeks $400. 1st & 2nd shots Vet checked. Home Raised. Champion blood line. 570-864-2643

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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.

Televisions/ Accessories

TVcolor 19” TV SYLVANIA with remote. $25. Call 814-9574

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CA$H PAID 1930-1970’s Guitars, Microphones Radio/Amplifier Tubes and Theater Sound Equipment. Call Don Sugar Loaf NY. 715-377-2558

CASH PAID

Guns & gun parts, Civil War items, military items, US & German, swords, daggers & knives. Old toys and coins. Fishing equipment. Private Collector 570-417-9200

- LEGO WANTED CASH PAID I buy Legos and may be interested in what you've got! Give me a call or text any time at 570-371-7469 I pay based upon the quantity and will make you a reasonable offer! LEGOS ONLY PLEASE

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

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.

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CHIHUAHUA PUPS

Vet certified. All males, black & white and brown & white. $350. Ready 12/20. Great lap dogs. No papers. Deposit will hold. 570-648-8613

906 Homes for Sale

LAFLIN $389,900

WILKES-BARRE $99,900 70 McLean Street

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

JENKINS TWP. $34,900

151 E. Saylor Ave. 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

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

10 Fairfield Drive Exceptional & spacious custom built cedar home with open floor plan and all of the amenities situated on 2 lots in picturesque setting. Create memories in this 5 bedroom, 4 bath home with 18’ ceiling in living room, gas fireplace, granite kitchen, large 2 story foyer, huge finished lower level for entertaining with bar/full kitchen & wine cellar. Inground pool and hot tub. Directions: Rt 315 to Laflin Rd., right onto Oakwood Dr., right onto Fordham Rd, left onto Fairfield Dr., home is on the right. www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-4063 Call Keri Best 570-885-5082

LAFLIN

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

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530 Exeter Ave

1472 S. Hanover St. Well maintained bi-level. 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

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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

SHAVERTOWN

9 room house, 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, heated sunroom, 2 car attached garage. 570-947-1200

3 bedroom $625 Elevator, parking lot, central air, appliances, wi-fi access & more. Income Qualifications required.

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1-2-3 Bedroom Rentals in Kingston, Wyoming, Wilkes-Barre, Plains. Call Property Mgr. for info & appt..... 570-899-3407

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MOUNTAIN TOP WOODBRYN 1 & 2 Bedroom.

No pets. Rents based on income start at $405 & $440. Handicap Accessible. Equal Housing Opportunity. 570474-5010 TTY711 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

apartment. $400/ month + utilities & 1 month security. 139 Sambourne St. Section 8 OK. No pets. 570-460-6173

WILKES-BARRE

3 bedrooms, 1 bath, refrigerator, stove & dishwasher, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, pets ok with fee, $750/ month, plus security and utilities. Call 570-650-1575

WILKES-BARRE HISTORIC WHEELMAN 439 S. Franklin St. Fabulous 1 bedroom, hardwood floors. A/C, marble bath. Security system. Laundry, off street parking. $650 570-821-5599

WILKES-BARRE/ NORTH Half Double Block,

2 bedroom, refrigerator and stove included, washer/dryer hookup, no pets or no smokers. $500 per/ month + utilities. References, security & lease. 570-825-5138

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

2 bedroom apt. 2nd floor, stove & refrigerator, off street parking. Water, sewer & garbage included. Non smokers & no pets. $550/month. 570-655-2567

PITTSTON

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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

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Completely Remodeled 3 bedroom. Home in a great neighborhood. Includes refinished hardwood and new tile floors, new bathroom and kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Gas heat, nice yard and porches. $74,900 Call (570)654-1490

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941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

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944

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941

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Dogs

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Accessories

815

Office Equipment

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lous two story. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bath condo at Newberry Estates. Security system, central air, washer/dryer, fireplace, skylights, private master deck. All maintenance included. Amenities include golf, tennis private pool. No Pets. $1,300/month. Call Susan 570-510-8395

cy apartment, 2nd floor. Newly remodeled. $375/mo.+ utilities + security. Call 570-241-2012

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548 Medical/Health

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08 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 10

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End Unit Townhouse - 3BR, 2.5 bath with 1st floor Master Suite, LR & DR with HW floors, kitchen w/granite & stainless steel appliances, rear deck, 2 car garage, gas forced air heat & C/A. 12-4144 ANDY 714-9225 From Wilkes-Barre follow S. River, bear R on Maffett St which becomes S. Main St, R onto Insignia Drive, house on R.

906 Homes for Sale

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906 Homes for Sale

Absolute Masterpiece! This dream home combines great living & excellent entertaining. Enjoy entertaining in the DR, piano rm or grand living. A 1st flr MSTR Ste exercise rm, office & kitchen are all luxurious but perfectly suited for everyday life. CHRISTIAN 585-0614 12-448

Distinctive design in the NEW Insignia Ranch. Open floor plan, granite & stainless steel, HW & tile floors, full walk-out basements. MARCIE 714-9267

Well maintained 2-story home located in Highland Hills Development. The in-ground pool w/large sunroom is perfect for summer entertaining! JOAN 696-0887 OR MARION 585-0602 12-1967

Enjoy comfortable living in this 3BR, 1 bath, 2-story w/spacious LR/DR & modern kitchen. Newer carpet & furnace. Outdoor patio for entertaining & relaxing PLUS a 1 car detached garage. Priced to sell fast! JULIO 239-6408 12-3296

Spacious 2-Sty, 4-5BR home in nice neighborhood. 1st floor FR & laundry. Great yard w/shed. Needs some updating - great potential. MARIE 881-0103 12-3527

Polished for the "picky people" this home is perfect! New kitchen & baths, furnace, water heater, panel box. 3BRs, 1.5 baths, garage. DAVID 970-1117 12-2589

Nice 3BR, 1 3/4 bath home on corner lot. LR, DR, & nice size BRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Partially finished LL. OSP can be added easily. ANDY 714-9225 12-2439

Need a 5 car garage? Beautiful 3BR, 2 bath home w/gar in great neighborhood. 5 minutes to shopping, PA Turnpike & 81. C/A on 1st flr, new electrical service, plumbing, maybe HW under carpet. JULIO 239-6408 12-3772

Move-in ready! 3BR Split-level with HW floors & plaster walls. Nice location. Close to highways, shopping & schools. DEB ROCCOGRANDI 696-6671 12-3416

Lovely 3BR, 1 bath 2-story home with FR, formal DR & eat-in kitchen area. Large backyard & oversized 1 car garage. TERRY NELSON 714-9248 12-2503

Immaculate 3BR home with deep private lot. Access to drive & large storage room. DEANNA 696-0894 12-3562

Priced to sell 1/2 Double - 4BRs, 1 bath, partial new roof, finished attic, recent enclosed porch. Great view! SUSAN K. 696-0872 11-3852

Gorgeous remodeled 4BR, 2 bath home. New granite kitchen & baths, roof, siding, windows, deck, fireplace & more. NANCY PALUMBO 714-9240 12-4162

Stately 3-story home w/spacious rooms & all redone having everything new! 6BRs, deep lot w/ drive-thru garage! LISA 715-9335 12-3833

3BR, 1.5 bath 2 story in very good condition. Fenced yard, large roof, very well kept, oak kitchen. TRACY 696-6674 12-1858

Enjoy low maintenance living in this completely renovated lg home w/3BRs & 2 modern baths. This home boasts a lg LR, lg eat-in kit, sep formal DR, FR & MBR w/lg walk-in closet. Just pack your bags & move right in! JULIO 239-6408 12-3884

Stately 2-story Century home w/4BRs, eat-in kitchen, formal DR, heated sunroom, 1st floor laundry, detached 1 car garage in desirable neighborhood on corner lot. MARIE 881-0103 OR 714-9244 12-3170

Ranch home with 2BRs, gas heat, modern kitchen, deck, large backyard, shed, convenient location. NANCY PALUMBO 714-9240 12-2690

Spacious 4BR, 3 bath home w/modern kitchen & baths. Wyoming Area School District. Bonus income from 2BR apartment over garage. Charming Gazebo. Large lot. LESLIE 696-0841 12-4131

Spacious Cape w/finished LL & 2nd floor Master w/new full bath, HW on main floor, new windows & much more! BETH 696-0874 12-4178

One of the largest lots in Wyoming! 2-story, 3BR Traditional w/stained glass windows & foyer. Complete privacy. DEANNA 696-0894 12-3795

Great for summer entertaining! Above ground pool, deck, patio, Koi pond, nightscaping, large modern kitchen, MBR Suite & OSP! MARY M. 714-9274 12-1923

Nice 3BR & 1 bath home in Wyoming Area School District. Low maintenance yard & nice size covered patio. 2 car detached garage. Gas steam heat. ANDY 714-9225 12-4243

Charming Ranch home with 3BRs, fenced yard, HW floors, 2 car garage & stainless steel appliances. NANCY PALUMBO 714-9240 12-3110

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STK: H29173A 2003 Honda CR-V LX ........................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 98,061

MILES $8,500

STK: T30509A 2011 Toyota Camry .............................................. 4D Sedan..................................... 14,414

MILES $19,979

STK: J5379B

2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS.................................. 4D Sedan...................................... 84,079

MILES $8,658

STK: H29016B 2011 Kia Sorento EX............................................ 4D Sport Utility............................ 17,143

MILES $20,091

STK: H28190B 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LT ................................... 4D Sedan...................................... 78,402

MILES $8,995

STK: H28902A 2010 Honda CR-V EX-L........................................ 4D Sport Utility............................ 43,515

MILES $20,444

STK: T30254A 2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS.................................. 4D Sedan...................................... 93,061

MILES $9,363

STK: H29158A 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE ................................. 4D Sport Utility............................ 34,255

MILES $20,458

STK: H29067B 2005 Toyota Corolla LE ....................................... 4D Sedan...................................... 72,079

MILES $9,429

STK: K13531A 2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS.................................. 4D Sedan..................................... 24,507

MILES $20,479

STK: H28901A 2005 Honda CR-V LX ........................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 92,350

MILES $9,794

STK: T30067B 2011 Subaru Legacy 2.5i..................................... 4D Sedan..................................... 13,398

MILES $20,499

STK: H28684C 2009 Chevrolet Express Van G2500 Work Van Cargo HD....... Cargo Van..................................... 105,669 MILES $9,995

STK: T30333A 2010 Toyota RAV4 Sport .................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 19,041

MILES $20,544

STK: T29864B 2004 Toyota Camry XLE ..................................... 4D Sedan...................................... 65,106

MILES $10,160

STK: H29269A 2010 Honda CR-V EX-L........................................ 4D Sport Utility............................ 39,114

MILES $20,641

STK: M8033A

2006 Mitsubishi Outlander Limited.................. 4D Sport Utility............................. 82,907

MILES $10,177

STK: H28879A 2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT................................ 4D Sport Utility............................ 52,385

MILES $20,855

STK: J5337A

2006 Mercury Montego Premier ...................... 4D Sedan...................................... 65,016

MILES $10,229

STK: D0734A

2008 Pontiac G8 GT.............................................. 4D Sedan..................................... 51,531

MILES $21,077

STK: H29229A 2009 Honda Fit Sport........................................... 4D Hatchback ............................... 75,400

MILES $11,354

STK: D0590A

2010 Chevrolet Colorado 2LT ............................ 4D Extended Cab......................... 20,259

MILES $21,137

STK: T28708B 2008 Scion xB Base.............................................. 4D Station Wagon........................ 59,300

MILES $11,355

STK: C3598A

2009 Cadillac CTS 1SB......................................... 4D Sedan..................................... 56,312

MILES $21,413

STK: B9825A

2008 Volkswagen Jetta ...................................... 4D Sedan...................................... 91,959

MILES $11,489

STK: H29312A 2010 Honda Accord EX-L 3.5 ............................ 4D Sedan..................................... 14,816

MILES $21,479

STK: H29064B 2008 Honda Civic LX............................................ 2D Coupe...................................... 54,800

MILES $11,904

STK: HP15950 2010 Honda CR-V EX........................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 16,757

MILES $21,488

STK: H29127B 2008 Hyundai Tiburon ......................................... 2D Coupe...................................... 50,356

MILES $11,933

STK: L11917A

2009 Lexus ES 350................................................ 4D Sedan..................................... 58,284

MILES $21,770

STK: A11464A 2007 Ford Fusion SEL .......................................... 4D Sedan...................................... 35,170

MILES $12,108

STK: H29050A 2010 Honda Odyssey EX-L................................. 4D Passenger Van ....................... 57,405

MILES $21,771

STK: T30435A 2010 Chevrolet Impala LS................................... 4D Sedan...................................... 46,262

MILES $12,322

STK: T30473A 2010 Ford F-150 STX............................................ 2D Standard Cab ......................... 20,980

MILES $21,870

STK: C3658B

2004 Lexus ES 330................................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 79,816

MILES $12,487

STK: L11931A

2009 Honda CR-V EX-L........................................ 4D Sport Utility............................ 39,517

MILES $21,979

STK: K13422B 2008 Jeep Compass Sport ................................. 4D Sport Utility............................. 61,203

MILES $12,489

STK: J5444A

2010 Chevrolet Colorado 2LT ............................ 4D Crew Cab ............................... 23,719

MILES $21,995

STK: T30340A 2007 Toyota Camry XLE ..................................... 4D Sedan...................................... 85,118

MILES $12,549

STK: T30348A 2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT 1LT......................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 37,185

MILES $22,040

STK: C3635C

2010 Toyota Corolla S.......................................... 4D Sedan...................................... 55,107

MILES $12,841

STK: T30398A 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT .................... 4D Extended Cab......................... 47,427

MILES $22,070

STK: J5437A

2008 Chevrolet Colorado LS .............................. 2D Standard Cab .......................... 19,575

MILES $13,001

STK: T30394A 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Work Truck.................. 2D Standard Cab ......................... 16,230

MILES $22,124

STK: B9862A

2007 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg ................. 4D Sedan...................................... 61,897

MILES $13,418

STK: J5269A

2010 Toyota RAV4 Limited................................. 4D Sport Utility............................ 29,447

MILES $22,193

STK: H27490A 2009 Honda Civic LX............................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 26,425

MILES $13,525

STK: L11929A

2009 Toyota Venza Base..................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 42,517

MILES $22,537

STK: J5433A

2010 Jeep Patriot Sport ...................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 30,115

MILES $13,676

STK: L11773A 2008 Lexus RX 350............................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 54,007

MILES $22,813

STK: K13423A 2009 Hyundai Sonata SE V6 .............................. 4D Sedan...................................... 25,905

MILES $13,761

STK: H28865A 2010 Acura TSX 2.4.............................................. 4D Sedan..................................... 30,855

MILES $22,985

STK: L11872A

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.7L V6................ 4D Sport Utility............................. 62,954

MILES $13,804

STK: BS0451A 2007 Mercedes M-Class ML350........................ 4D Sport Utility............................ 58,225

MILES $23,498

STK: T29900A 2009 Buick LaCrosse CXL .................................. 4D Sedan...................................... 51,562

MILES $13,894

STK: T30359A 2009 Toyota Venza............................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 40,267

MILES $23,499

STK: H29146A 2006 Honda CR-V EX........................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 63,717

MILES $13,938

STK: H28575A 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour EX-L ............... 4D Sport Utility............................ 15,124

MILES $23,556

STK: H29314A 2008 Scion xB Base.............................................. 4D Station Wagon........................ 52,494

MILES $13,995

STK: J5460A

2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport .............. 4D Sport Utility............................ 22,330

MILES $23,612

STK: J5320A

2012 Chevrolet Cruze ECO ................................. 4D Sedan...................................... 29,700

MILES $13,995

STK: L11891A 2011 GMC Terrain SLT-1...................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 28,332

MILES $23,655

STK: L11750B

2007 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE............................... 4D Sedan...................................... 64,569

MILES $14,419

STK: L11815A 2009 Lexus IS 250 ................................................. 4D Sedan..................................... 29,771

MILES $23,977

STK: J5398A

2004 Lexus ES 330................................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 69,424

MILES $14,489

STK: K13345B 2012 Honda Accord EX-L 2.4 ............................ 4D Sedan..................................... 2,820

MILES $23,978

STK: H29266A 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid.................................... 4D Sedan...................................... 34,655

MILES $14,540

STK: C3634A

2009 Cadillac CTS Base 1SA.............................. 4D Sedan..................................... 19,147

MILES $23,995

STK: H29130A 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ ................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 51,548

MILES $14,655

STK: L11894A 2009 Lexus ES 350................................................ 4D Sedan..................................... 27,484

MILES $24,403

STK: A11631A 2009 Acura TSX Technology............................. 4D Sedan...................................... 85,358

MILES $14,676

STK: L11860B

2009 Lexus RX 350............................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 54,076

MILES $24,944

STK: H28771A 2010 GMC Terrain SLE-1 ..................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 61,657

MILES $14,995

STK: L11907A

2010 Lexus HS 250h............................................. 4D Sedan..................................... 45,124

MILES $24,966

STK: H28800B 2007 Toyota RAV4 Limited................................. 4D Sport Utility............................. 49,307

MILES $14,995

STK: T30502A 2008 Toyota Tundra SR5 Double Cab.............. 4D Double Cab ............................ 39,035

MILES $24,976

STK: H29174A 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.................................. 4D Sport Utility............................. 39,907

MILES $14,999

STK: BP15851A 2010 Lexus IS 250 ................................................. 4D Sedan..................................... 35,819

MILES $25,163

STK: H29006A 2011 Chevrolet Impala LS................................... 4D Sedan...................................... 21,496

MILES $15,044

STK: A11451A 2010 Acura RDX Technology Package........... 4D Sport Utility............................ 49,196

MILES $25,381

STK: K13325A 2011 Chevrolet Malibu LS .................................. 4D Sedan...................................... 23,983

MILES $15,129

STK: C3704B

2010 Ford F-150 XLT ............................................ 4D Extended Cab......................... 39,161

MILES $25,499

STK: T29816B 2007 Cadillac DTS Base....................................... 4D Sedan...................................... 63,267

MILES $15,225

STK: C3667A

2008 Acura MDX Technology........................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 64,735

MILES $25,499

STK: T30476A 2011 Honda Civic LX-S........................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 39,788

MILES $15,478

STK: J5381A

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo ................. 4D Sport Utility............................ 9,367

MILES $25,853

STK: T30372A 2010 Toyota Corolla ............................................. 4D Sedan...................................... 28,110

MILES $15,499

STK: L11902A

2010 Lincoln MKX Base...................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 23,650

MILES $26,147

STK: T30401A 2010 Volkswagen GTI ......................................... 2D Hatchback ............................... 71,676

MILES $15,571

STK: H29197A 2011 Chrysler Town & Country Limited ......... 4D Passenger Van ....................... 35,423

MILES $26,280

STK: T29826A 2007 Honda Pilot EX-L......................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 81,123

MILES $16,120

STK: L11920A

MILES $26,499

STK: H28746A 2010 Honda Accord EX-L 2.4 ............................ 4D Sedan...................................... 23,160

MILES $16,213

STK: T30480B 2011 Chrysler 300 Limited.................................. 4D Sedan..................................... 8,735

MILES $27,213

STK: T29492A 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.7L V6................ 4D Sport Utility............................. 45,189

MILES $16,221

STK: H28747A 2012 Honda CR-V EX-L........................................ 4D Sport Utility............................ 7,251

MILES $27,479

STK: D0598A

2009 Lexus RX 350............................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 61,066

MILES $16,234

STK: L11910B

2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV Base..................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 88,105

MILES $27,489

STK: H29251A 2010 Honda Accord LX-P 2.4 ............................ 4D Sedan...................................... 7,971

MILES $16,661

STK: T29249A 2010 Toyota Tundra Grade Double Cab.......... 4D Double Cab ............................ 30,122

MILES $27,494

STK: H29132A 2009 Honda Accord EX-L 2.4 ............................ 4D Sedan...................................... 29,984

MILES $16,868

STK: T30367A 2009 Mercedes C-Class C300 ............................ 4D Sedan..................................... 11,029

MILES $27,507

STK: T30163B 2008 Toyota Tacoma Base ................................. 4D Access Cab ............................. 79,000

MILES $16,878

STK: T29287B 2010 Mercedes C-Class C300 Sport 4Matic... 4D Sedan..................................... 16,105

MILES $27,833

STK: K13187B 2011 Chevrolet Malibu LT 1LT........................... 4D Sedan...................................... 34,946

MILES $16,999

STK: LP15883 2010 Lexus IS 250 ................................................. 4D Sedan..................................... 19,677

MILES $27,892

STK: T30283A 2010 Toyota Corolla ............................................. 4D Sedan...................................... 30,039

MILES $16,999

STK: H29104A 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT .................... 4D Crew Cab ............................... 7,253

MILES $28,372

STK: H28883A 2010 Honda Accord EX-L 2.4 ............................ 4D Sedan...................................... 39,141

MILES $17,070

STK: B9792A

2010 Lexus RX 350............................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 41,920

MILES $28,464

STK: K13344A 2011 Hyundai Tucson GL.................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 10,890

MILES $17,308

STK: C3711A

2008 Toyota Sienna.............................................. 4D Passenger Van ....................... 16,492

MILES $28,479

STK: TP15946 2008 Toyota Sienna LE........................................ 4D Passenger Van ........................ 32,923

MILES $17,456

STK: A11515A 2011 Honda Pilot EX............................................ 4D Sport Utility............................ 16,693

MILES $28,479

STK: H29331A 2011 Toyota Corolla S.......................................... 4D Sedan...................................... 15,480

MILES $17,577

STK: H28829A 2011 Honda Pilot EX-L......................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 35,550

MILES $28,499

STK: H29275A 2007 Toyota RAV4 Limited................................. 4D Sport Utility............................. 53,372

MILES $17,615

STK: LS0457

2011 Lexus ES 350................................................ 4D Sedan..................................... 12,887

MILES $28,499

STK: B9777B

2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT .................... 4D Crew Cab ................................ 77,705

2008 Dodge Dakota SLT Crew Cab.................. 4D Crew Cab ................................ 63,777

MILES $17,664

STK: L11921A

2010 Lexus ES 350................................................ 4D Sedan..................................... 26,835

MILES $28,895

STK: H29185A 2010 Honda Accord EX-L 3.5 ............................ 4D Sedan...................................... 49,844

MILES $17,762

STK: B9846A

2010 Mercedes C-Class C300 ............................ 4D Sedan..................................... 22,080

MILES $29,101

STK: BP15744A 2004 Mercedes SLK-Class SLK320................... 2D Convertible.............................. 43,271

MILES $17,808

STK: L11717A 2010 Lexus RX 350............................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 36,397

MILES $30,115

STK: B9878A

2008 Volvo S60 2.5T............................................. 4D Sedan...................................... 15,589

MILES $17,994

STK: T30474A 2010 Toyota 4Runner .......................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 46,944

MILES $30,499

STK: T30505A 2010 Jeep Liberty Sport...................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 21,136

MILES $18,083

STK: B9774A

2011 Buick Enclave CXL 2XL ............................ 4D Sport Utility............................ 21,923

MILES $30,751

STK: H28548A 2011 Honda Accord LX-P 2.4 ............................ 4D Sedan...................................... 12,317

MILES $18,123

STK: C3685A

2010 Cadillac CTS 3.6L Performance............... 4D Sedan..................................... 29,783

MILES $30,952

STK: K13386A 2007 BMW 3 Series 328xi ................................... 4D Station Wagon........................ 62,636

MILES $18,132

STK: L11690A 2012 Honda Pilot EX-L......................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 10,873

MILES $31,336

STK: H28204A 2012 Honda Accord LX 2.4................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 12,232

MILES $18,479

STK: BP15854A 2008 Cadillac Escalade Base.............................. 4D Sport Utility............................ 69,933

MILES $32,632

STK: J5451A

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited ................ 4D Sport Utility............................. 53,448

MILES $18,489

STK: BP15953 2011 Mercedes C-Class C300 ............................ 4D Sedan..................................... 16,847

MILES $32,852

STK: C3663A

2011 Jeep Liberty Sport...................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 10

MILES $18,565

STK: T30586A 2012 Toyota Tacoma Base V6 ........................... 4D Crew Cab ............................... 44,122

MILES $32,999

STK: T30027B 2010 Toyota Sienna LE........................................ 4D Passenger Van ........................ 42,604

MILES $18,733

STK: J5447A

2010 Mercedes M-Class ML350........................ 4D Sport Utility............................ 44,579

MILES $33,430

STK: A11632A 2008 Acura RDX Base......................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 52,583

MILES $18,756

STK: L11820B

2011 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 LT LT1.......... 4D Crew Cab ............................... 20,910

MILES $34,113

STK: K13294A 2011 Hyundai Sonata SE .................................... 4D Sedan...................................... 21,488

MILES $18,843

STK: BP15960 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport 4Matic......... 4D Sedan..................................... 21,788

MILES $34,479

STK: T28950B 2011 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium................... 4D Sedan...................................... 15,444

MILES $18,900

STK: J5406A

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland ............. 4D Sport Utility............................ 22,578

MILES $35,048

STK: L11789A

2007 Lexus ES 350................................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 51,657

MILES $18,975

STK: BS0464

2012 Mercedes C-Class C300 ............................ 4D Sedan..................................... 7,963

MILES $35,525

STK: L11927A

2005 Lexus RX 330............................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 61,210

MILES $18,999

STK: BS0465

2012 Mercedes GLK-Class GLK350 4Matic.... 4D Sport Utility............................ 10,703

MILES $36,479

STK: D0727A

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS............................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 21,289

MILES $19,160

STK: BS0467

2012 Mercedes GLK-Class GLK350 4Matic.... 4D Sport Utility............................ 6,852

MILES $36,479

STK: H29278A 2008 Honda Odyssey EX-L................................. 4D Passenger Van ........................ 52,806

MILES $19,180

STK: L11934A

2011 Lexus ES 350................................................ 4D Sedan..................................... 17,044

MILES $36,479

STK: T29941B 2008 Acura TL Base............................................. 4D Sedan...................................... 45,189

MILES $19,180

STK: BP15954 2010 Mercedes M-Class ML350........................ 4D Sport Utility............................ 29,927

MILES $38,999

STK: T30410A 2010 Toyota RAV4 Base...................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 19,636

MILES $19,193

STK: LS0458

2012 Lexus RX 350............................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 11,437

MILES $39,532

STK: TP15933 2011 Honda Accord LX-P 2.4 ............................ 4D Sedan...................................... 11,569

MILES $19,249

STK: C3659A

2012 Cadillac CTS Base....................................... 2D Coupe..................................... 5,885

MILES $40,479

STK: L11792B

2010 Buick LaCrosse CXL .................................. 4D Sedan...................................... 54,735

MILES $19,358

STK: B9928A

2012 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium quattro............... 4D Sport Utility............................ 6,512

MILES $40,499

STK: L11886A

2007 Lexus ES 350................................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 60,617

MILES $19,377

STK: LS0462

2012 Lexus RX 350............................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 11,719

MILES $40,747

STK: T29804A 2011 Toyota Prius Two........................................ 5D Hatchback ............................... 29,484

MILES $19,378

STK: B9921A

2011 Mercedes E-Class E350............................. 2D Coupe..................................... 20,209

MILES $42,443

STK: H28095A 2008 Nissan PathďŹ nder SE................................. 4D Sport Utility............................. 41,254

MILES $19,433

STK: BP15882 2011 Mercedes E-Class E350 4Matic............... 4D Sedan..................................... 25,536

MILES $42,493

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give the gift of sight. From left, seated, are P.D.G. Rev. John Martin, Nancy Baiera, vice president; Marina Martin, president; Betty Dantone, secretary D.G.; Dennis Cook. Standing, Mark Serafin, Joe Atherholt, Bernie Popson, Phil Boyle, Jerry Novak.

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Members of the planning committee for the 37th annual Wigilia are, from left, seated, Bernadine Regis, Bernard Dymond, Ted Harowicz, Bernadine Babetski. Standing, Felicia Perlik, Patricia Sulkowski, Carol Matiko.

Uppper Valley Eye Bank set to meet in Exeter on Dec. 6 The Upper Valley Eye Bank recently met at Theo’s Metro in Kingston hosted by the Forty Fort Lions Club. Cornea pledge card and eyeglasses were collected. The Eye Bank received an award from the Northeast Eye Bank in appreciation for its efforts in gathering cornea eye tissue used to

Polish group to hold Wigilia

Third row, Brian Hammond, Kevin Winton, Tom O’Connor, Bill Scott and Bill McNulty, all members of the Forty Fort Lions Club. The next meeting of the eye bank is 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6 at the Association for the Blind, 1825 Wyoming Ave., Exeter.

The Polish American Congress of Northeastern PA will hold its 37th annual Wigilia, the traditional Polish Christmas Eve Supper at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 2 at Touch of Class restaurant, the former Golden Palace, George Avenue, Wilkes-Barre. The evening will begin with the blessing of the Christmas Wafer and the lighting of the ad-

vent Wreath following by an 11course dinner. There will be a short program followed by singing of traditional Polish Kolendy and American Christmas Carols. Tickets for the evening are $25 for non-members and $23 for members. Final day for reservations with payment is today, Nov. 25. Reservations can be

Lions Club to host a Vareity Bingo J.L.W. Mt. Laurel Lions Variety Bingo Party will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. today, Dec. 2 at West Wyoming Hose Co. 926 Shoemaker Ave., West Wyoming. Doors open at 1 p.m. Prizes include Vera Bradley, Coach Bags, Longaburger, specialty baskets and more. Ad-

Planning the J.L.W. Mt. Laurel Lions Variety Bingo Party are, from left, first row, Charlene Poulos, President; Ann Rose, Darlene Walkowiak, Charlotte McAdarra, Becky Boran, Joan Milligan. Second row: Rosemary Dressier and Terry Milligan, all members of the J.L.W. Lions Club.

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