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Pets’ visit with Santa benefits other animals Event at Dymond’s Farm in Orange raises money for Blue Chip Animal Refuge. By SARAH HITE Dallas Post Correspondent
Furry friends and their owners flocked to Dymond’s Farm in Orange on Dec. 8 to have their photos taken with Santa Claus and raise money for animals in need. The event was organized by Blue Chip Farms Animal Refuge, located just down the street from the family farm. The no-kill animal shelter raised funds to help care for the hundreds of animals, from dogs and cats to horses and rabbits, who need “forever homes.” Karen Danko, a Blue Chip volunteer, greeted guests with Snow White, a one-and-a-halfyear-old Asian Shepherd surrendered to the shelter a few weeks ago.
“We love to support Blue Chip. It’s a great place.” LuAnn Brace
“Her family could no longer care for her,” said Danko. Danko has been volunteering at the shelter for two years and in that time has adopted two dogs of her own, in addition to the two cats she had previously adopted from the shelter. “I just love seeing the animals find a home,” she said. Danko said finding more volunteers is at the top of Blue Chip’s Christmas list. “We also need more foster families and people to adopt the animals,” she said. The event was also an opportunity for owners to socialize their pups. Major Moore, 17, of Lake Silkworth, brought his 7month-old black Labrador Re-
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LuAnn Brace, right, of Dallas, tries to position her golden retriever ’Cider’ for a photo with Santa at Dymond’s Farm to benefit the Blue Chip Farms Animal Refuge.
triever Duke to get his paws on Cathy Moore said it’s the first Santa’s lab. time the family has raised a dog “It’s nice to get out with other from puppyhood. people,” said Cathy Moore, Ma“It’s a lot of work, but his jor’s mother. “The puppy is very training is going good,” she said. excited.” The family said Duke, who
Kristin Fino, left, of Dallas, and ’Prada,’ a Maltese Shih Tzu mix, and Corinne Caparoni, of Exeter, and ’Chelsea,’ a Maltese, wait to have their photo taken with Santa at Dymond’s Farm in Dallas.
wanted to meet just about everyone who crossed his path, has a few items at the top of his Christmas wish list. “He wants Bully Bones,” said Major Moore. “They’re expen-
sive dog bones.” LuAnn Brace, whose family owns Brace’s Orchard located across the street from Dymond’s, brought along Cider, a See PETS, Page 10
Blue Chip volunteer Karen Danko, of Tunkhannock, and her Asian shepherd ’Snow White’ wait to have their photo taken with Santa.
Kukuchka family revives its extensive holiday light display By ROBERT TOMKAVAGE rtomkavage @theabingtonjournal.com
For nearly 30 years, a large holiday lighting display free to the community at the residence of June and Tom Kukuchka in Tunkhannock was a tradition. “Anything that could hold a Christmas light would have one on it,” said the Kukuchkas’ son, Kevin, 38, of Tunkhannock. “After the first couple years and a few blown fuses, we figured out just how many lights we could use. We always had a lot of fun doing it.” According to Kevin Kukuchka,
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as the children in the family grew and moved away, the tradition faded. “Over the years, unfortunately, it started to die down to smaller displays and eventually the house was blocked by the family’s business, Creekside Garders, when it was built 16 years ago,” he said. Kevin Kukuchka first became involved in setting up the family display when he was about 10 years old and always got satisfaction from the joy the lights provided to members of the community. “I enjoyed just being out there doing it,” he said. “Tunkhannock is a small community. It was even smaller back then and when we would go out for breakfast, people would always tell us how much they enjoyed the lights, and that they would bring their
children and grandchildren to see them. I think sharing the holiday spirit with so many people is really a great thing.” Kukuchka believes the tradition is traced back to his grandfather, George. “He always had a really nice display,” he said of his grandfather. “The centerpiece was a nativity scene and he had the big bulb Christmas lights and cutouts in the yard. I think it trickled down from there.” Fond memories According to Kukuchka, the display at Creekside Gardens brings back fond memories for Julie Novack, who runs the store’s gift shop. “She told me that when she was young, her parents took her
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Creekside Gardens at 4 Village Lane in Tunkhannock features a huge holiday lights display on its property.
on holiday lights tours and would bringing back the holiday display project,” Kukuchka said. “He always save our house for the with his younger brother, Jeffrey, started doing research on how to at a family gathering in July. grand finale,” he said. “Jeffrey was the engineer of the Kukuchka first discussed See LIGHT, Page 10
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Meet Henry Henry is a young, neutered male. He is friendly, affectionate and has a very cool racoon tail. He would love to find a warm and caring home in time for the holidays. Do you have room in your heart and home for this sweet little guy? Visit Henry and his friends at BLUE CHIP FARMS ANIMAL REFUGE 974 Lockville Road, Dallas VISITING HOURS Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m. Other hours by appointment Phone: 333-5265 Email: questions@bcfanimalrefuge,org
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THIS WEEK’S MEETINGS MONDAY, DEC. 17 Lake-Lehman School Board The board of education will hold a regular meeting at 7 p.m. in the junior/senior high school library, Old Route 115, Lehman Township. Lehman Township The board of supervisors will hold a regular meeting at 7 p.m. in the municipal building, 1183 Old Route 115, Lehman Township. TUESDAY, DEC. 18 Harveys Lake Borough Council will hold a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the municipal building, 4875 Memorial Highway (State route 415) Suite 101, Harveys Lake. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19
held at 3 p.m. in the Sandy & Marlene Insalaco Hall at Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas Township. Dallas Township The board of supervisors THURSDAY, DEC. 20 will hold a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the municipal Back Mountain building, 601 Tunkhannock Community Partnership A regular meeting will be Hwy. (Route 309), Dallas Township.
Dallas Borough Council will hold a regular meeting at 7 p.m. at the municipal building, 25 Main St., Dallas.
Legion hosts children’s party today Daddow-Isaacs Dallas American Legion Post 672 will host its annual Children’s Christmas Party today, Dec. 16. Santa will arrive by fire truck at approximately1p.m. Food and presents will be made available. Parents, grandparents, rela-
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tives are all invited to take a picture will their child and Santa Claus. Santa and other Legion members will also visit the VA at a later date and hand out canteen books. For further information, call Clarence J. Michael at 675-0488.
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Elementary school options outlined He (superintendent Frank Galicki) said the district has a history of being proactive in The Dallas School District’s maintaining quality education board of directors on Monday for its students. By GERI GIBBONS Dallas Post Correspondent
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Audience members sing and clap along during ’Christmas with a Twist’ at Shavertown United Methodist Church.
One holiday show that had a ‘twist’ By MEGAN SCHNEIDER For The Dallas Post
Three years ago, Shavertown United Methodist Church hosted a holiday charity concert called Christmas with a Twist. The event was hosted by Making a Difference Ministries, a group of Christian musicians from churches all over Northeast PA, that perform each year to help provide for local charities. At that time, the musical ministry group had only six members and performed only once. On Sunday Dec. 2, the church hosted the same group, now 18 members strong and performing five concerts at five locations for five different charities. The event drew a crowd of over 50 people and the performers and the audience brought donations of toiletries for Ruth’s Place, an emergency shelter for homeless women in Luzerne County. The group has six vocalists,
including John Bunney and Barbara Roberts, both from the Back Mountain. Kingston Township Police Officer Frank Ziegler plays drums and Brian Carlson from River of Life Church plays percussion instruments. The group performed 20 holiday songs, both classic Christmas and Christian style. “It’s nice because everyone gives their time for free and they don’t expect anything in return,” said Stephen Perillo, president of Making a Difference Ministries. Perillo’s wife Gail makes all arrangements and schedules charities for each event. Perillo said the group tries to schedule a different charity for every event so it can help as many groups as possible. This year’s ministry had 18 members representing seven churches from all over the Back Mountain and Wilkes-Barre areas, including members of Shavertown United Methodist, Huntsville Christian Church and River of Life Church in Lehman.
Pianist Julie Pais accompanies vocalists from ’Christmas with a Twist’ at the Shavertown United Methodist Church.
Christina Shimp, from Huntsville Christian, served as co-director for this year’s performance. It was her second year performing with the group. She plays the flute for the band and performed a beautiful rendition of “Christmas Time is Here,” best known as the theme from “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” “We do a musical ministry,” said Bunney. “There are a lot of songs that have a lot of good messages.” Bunney and Roberts both attend Shavertown United Methodist and both sing in the Step by Step band as well as with Making a Difference Ministries. “There’s a lot of fellowship,”
Bunney said. “We make new friends and acquaintances.” “Plus we live to sing,” Roberts added. Perillo said when he started the group three years ago, people were very skeptical. He said the idea of members of different churches working together was strange to many people and some even thought they were trying to influence patrons to transfer churches. But in the last few years, he has seen this musical ministry grow to reach out and help the community together. “We are glad to be one unified group to help everybody out,” said Perillo.
Local dancers take the stage in ‘Nutcracker’ In a cast featuring many Back Mountain residents, Ballet Northeast will present its 29th annual full-length production of “The Nutcracker” ballet at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 16 at the Dorothy Dickson Darte CPA at Wilkes University. Performing the principal role of the Sugarplum Fairy will be BNE soloist Julie Degnan, of Harveys Lake, with guest professional artist Evgeny Truposkiadi as her Cavalier. Alternating in the role of the Dew Drop Fairy will be Mary Kathryn Siejak and Kelly Ferrell. The lead children’s roles will be shared by Anna Weiss and Danielle Gendler as Klara and Aoife Burke and Madison Dewees, of Dallas, as Fritz. Rejoining the cast for the role of Drosselmaier will be guest artist and BNE alumnus TJ Firneno. Greg Herron will portray the Enchanted Nutcracker and Laura Wooditch, of Dallas, will be the winsome baby mouse. Sharing the role of the Ice Princess will be Ms. Ferrell and Ms. Siejak, while Mary Sharon Ciaccia, of Dallas, and Mikaela Rowe will portray that of the Snow Queen. Appearing in other solo
or lead supporting roles in this holiday family classic will be Greg Herron, of Dallas; Megan Ferrell, Danielle Gendler, Jamie Goldstein, of Dallas; Taylor Kazimi, Mary Mash, Anna Lucas, Sarah Polansky, Elisa Rivera, Grace Schaub, Tiffany Usavage and Rachael Wooditch, of Dallas. Also appearing in supporting roles will be BNE corps members Angel Alday, Christina Kalie, Caitlyn and Lauren McHenry, Hannah Bonk, Sarah Stec, of Dallas; and Bella Stash. Other Back Mountain residents cast in children’s roles are Tess Ciarimboli, Natasha Corba, Brianne Dempsey, Sophia Farina, Catlin and Cora Finn, Elizabeth and Evelyn Henkels, Kathryn Morgan, Caroline Pitarra, Ella Plummer, Abigail Singer, Sophia Snell, Sophia Stash, Chase and Peyton Taylor, and Abby, Emily and Sara Williams. Admission is $20 for adults and $15 for seniors, children and students. For additional information, call 821-8525 or 639-1303. Ticket reservations can also be made by calling 821-8525. Tickets will also be available the Darte CPA box office immediate- Back Mountain resident Madison Dewees portrays Fritz (Klara’s ly before each performance. brother) in Ballet Northeast’s production of the ‘Nutcracker.’
discussed alternative approaches to updating Dallas Elementary School, which is in need of maintenance and repair. A water main break at the school earlier in the year prompted a study to determine the state of the building and possible options for rehabilitating it. Architect Scott Vencil, of Crabtree, Rohrbaugh and Associates, presented a proposal for incorporating students from the present Dallas Elementary School into the Wycallis Elementary School building. The schools share space on the same campus. He estimated the cost of the project to be in the range of $6.5 million to $7.5 million. The proposal would mean the addition of 16 to 20 classrooms onto the Wycallis building, with adjustments to such common areas as the kitchen, library and cafeteria. It would also mean fifth-grade students would attend the district’s middle school. Middle School Principal Thomas Duffy said it would be possible to incorporate the extra students into the middle school building, but it would be a “somewhat tight fit.”
Resident Thomas Dombroski questioned the necessity of the project at this time, but Superintendent Frank Galicki indicated nothing is definite. “I want to assure you that this project is at its very beginnings, and we have much to think about,” said Galicki. He said the district has a history of being proactive in maintaining quality education for its students. The board also said that there would be many more meetings on the issue and that it would welcome community input. In another matter, Catherine Wega, outgoing president of the board, was honored for her service to the district. She continues in her position on the board as a director. Wega, who also completed a term as president of the West Side Career and Technology Center’s Joint Operating Committee, lauded the efforts of local school officials in the face of continuing fiscal challenges. The next meeting of the Dallas School Board will be on Jan. 14 at 7 p.m.
PROPERTY TRANSFERS The following Back Mountain real estate transactions have been recorded in the Luzerne County Office of Recorder of Deeds for the week of Nov. 26, 2012: Kim Brown and Joseph J. Mack Jr. to Edward and Lucia Johns Baker, 1.534 acres, Jackson Township; $123,333 Charles W. Gordon to Jeffrey B. Smith, Lot 1, Gordon/Morgan Subdivision, Kingston Township; $165,900 Raul Antony Jr. and Catherine Marie Lopez to Michael J. Gyory and Jennifer A. Mioduski, 21 Tamanini Drive, Kingston Township; $226,000 Ryan D. and Susan Holthaus to David W. and Angela Kaczmarke, 2 parcels, Dallas Township; $139,000 Beverly J. Gabb, Sharon L. and Thomas S. Gramley to Eric and Carol Rambus, Lehman Township; $27,900 George L. Ruckno Inc. to Janusz Pustelnik, 1 Lake St., Dallas Township; $35,000 Thomas Dombroski to Dolores A. Goble, Lots 15, 16 and 18, Goss Manor, Dallas Township; $1,000 Corene Dow and Frank H. Bower to Bradley and Tariann Stickler, Lot 7, Ondish Hills, Dallas Township; $255,000 Jeffrey and Jan Picker to Jeanette M. Roppa Bottesch, Unit 619, Building D, Dallas Township; $250,000 Carol B. Madigan to Richard and Susan Mecteau, Jackson Township; $343,000 Thomas Kevin and Leona D. Hastings, Kiernan Hastings McKeon to Ellen A. Ferrara, Lots 202 and 203, Shawnee Lots, Harveys Lake Borough; $55,000 Ann H. Rott and Ann H. Koval to Corey Askew and Kathleen L. Lapallo, 5.65 acres, Lehman Township; $92,000 Investors Diversified, LLC to Jeffry Brown, Lake Township; $500.
The following Back Mountain real estate transactions have been recorded in the Luzerne County Office of Recorder of Deeds for the week of Dec. 3, 2012: Eastern Communities Limited Partnership to Kenneth S. and Jamie L. Greco, Lot 60, Saddle Ridge Estates, Dallas Township; $305,000 Jonathan and Maricia Hoegg to Desiree C. Frega and Douglas Harris, Dallas Borough; $125,000 Julie A. McLaughlin to Jonathan James and Maria F. Hoegg, Lot 10, Fox Hollow; $175,000 Dallas Area Municipal Authority to KBJ Real Estate Investment, L.P., Kingston Township; $15,000 Joseph Yonchik (trustee) to Timothy and Lindsay M. Dragon, Lots 5 & 5, Mount Air Terrace, Kingston Township; $68,900 Claudia Linda Puzo (executrix) to Kyle and Amber Kidd, Lots 26 and 27, Harveys Lake Borough; $35,000 Suzanne Miller and George Haas to William Patrick III and Krissie Lynn McDermott, Lot 3, Haas Minor Subdivision, Franklin Township; $249,000 Geraldine M. Kerkowski to Jacob Matthew and Brittany Marie Burgess, 15 Vine St., Lot 15, Oak Hill Plot, Lehman Township; $140,840 Patti Ann Morgan and Doris S. Brobst to Christopher F. Watkins, Lots 33 & 345, Section C, Dallas Terrace, Dallas Borough; $143,100 Jaime A. and Alfred J. Weinschenk III to Joanne A. Skevofilax, Lots 119 & 119A, Section C., Dallas Borough; $115,000 Daniel E. and Melanie K. Cochran to Kristopher P. Nardi and Sandra M. Bender, Dallas Borough; $105,000 Joseph J. and Mary Louise M. Phillips to Michael R. Jackubowski, 95 Jackson St., Dallas Borough; $174,500
Many new books make their way to shelves at Back Mountain Memorial Library in December The following new books have been added to the shelves of the Back Mountain Memorial Library, 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas, for the month of December 2012: EXPRESS
“Nano” by Robin Cook, “Fox Tracks” by Rita Mae Brown, “A Christmas Garland” by Anne Perry, “Private London” by James Patterson, “Shiver” by Karen Robards, “The Next Best Thing” by Jennifer Weiner,
“Where We Belong” by Emily Giffin, “In Sunlight and in Shadow” by Mark Helprin FICTION “Nano” by Robin Cook, “Threat Vector” by Tom Clancy, “Private London” by James Pat-
terson, “Shiver” by Karen Robards, “The Little Amish Matchmaker” by Linda Byler, “The Bridge” by Karen Kingsbury, “The Lawgiver” by Herman Wouk, “An Unattended Death” by Victoria Jenkins, “Asbury
Park” by Rob Scott, “Spring Fever” by Mary Kay Andrews NONFICTION “Mafia Prince” by Philip Leonetti, “Why I Left Goldman Sachs” by Greg Smith, “Proof of Heaven” by Eben Alexander,
“The New York Times Book of Wine”, “Kovel’s Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide 2013”, “iPhones 4S Dummies” by Edward C. Baig and Bob LeVitus See BOOKS, Page 5
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Jackson Twp. children’s party
A children’s Christmas party will be held at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 16 at the Jackson Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept, 1160 Chase Road, Jackson Twp. Township children are invited to visit with Santa and enjoy refreshments.
Franklin Twp. Fire Co. plans party
The Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Company will host its annual children’s Christmas party today, Dec. 16 at the fire hall, 329 Orange Road. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive by firetruck at 2 p.m. after they tour the neighborhoods looking for good little boys and girls. The fire company will provide light refreshments. There will be face painting and crafts. For more information, call 333-5970.
Breakfast buffet set
The Noxen Volunteer Fire Co. will hold a breakfast buffet from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Dec. 16 at the fire hall, Stull Road. Price is $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12 years of age. Patrons can support the Noxen Food Pantry by bring a nonperishable food item. Every donor will receive a raffle ticket
Bingo set for Northmoreland Hall
Bingo will be held on Monday, Dec. 17 at the Northmoreland Township Fire Hall in Centermoreland. Doors open at 5 p.m. and early birds start at 6:30 p.m. Food and beverage will be available. For more information, call Jim at 333-4906.
SAL meet Dec. 17
Harveys Lake American Legion Post 967 Sons of the American Legion will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 17 at the post home, 4907 Memorial Hwy., Harveys Lake.
Men’s group invites ladies for breakfast
Members of the Back Mountain Men’s Ecumenical Group have invited the ladies in their lives to join them for breakfast at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at Irem Country Club. Father James Paisley of St. Therese’s Catholic Church in Trucksville, Pastor Gideon Gaitano of the New Life Church in Hanover Township and Carols by the Kids will headline the program. Cost is $8 for the breakfast and $1 (not required) for the treasury which distributes these funds to four local charities.
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Boback offers assistance to veterans
Rep. Karen Boback (R-Columbia/Luzerne/Wyoming) will host her veterans assistance hours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at her Sweet Valley district office, 5929 Main Road. Boback will host a claims consultant from the WilkesBarre Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) to address questions and concerns of local veterans and their families. While appointments for these hours are not necessary, it is suggested that a courtesy call be made to 477-3752 as weather conditions will impact attendance.
Pony rides benefit Wounded Warriors
Christmas at Tanament Stables in Benton will be held every Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 22. For $5, children will be able to ride a pony and have their picture taken. Free candy canes will be available. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. For more information, call 864-0102.
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Hockey players, Tux will visit BMT library Mike O’Brien, communications director for the WilkesBarre/Scranton Penguins, has announced that players Bobby Farnham and Jayson Megna will travel with Tux to the Back Mountain Memorial Library for a special Christmas reading program.
All ages are welcome to attend at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 18. Families are asked to call 675-1182 to reserve seats. Farnham is a left wing for the Penguins and hails from North Andover, Massachusetts. Megna plays center and his hometown is Northbrook, Illinois.
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Back Mountain Boy Scout Troops 155 of Trucksville and 281 of Dallas recently cooperated in the completion of the BSA Cycling Merit Badge. Knowledge of PA bike laws, bicycle maintenance and multiple rides of distances of 10, 15, 25 and 50 miles were performed to meet the requirements. The rides included local trips around Harveys Lake and along the Wyoming Valley Levy System, as well as the D & L Trail in Lehigh Gorge State Park and the downtown Philadelphia Bike Club event ride route. From left, are Louise Alabre Trumm, merit badge counselor, Troop 281; Kyle Gurzynski and Joseph Fioti, of Troop 155; Michael Santora, Ryan Trumm, Ryan Cohen, Michael Smith, Nick Guzzo, Paul Smith and Danny Burkhart, of Troop 281; and Tony Fioti, merit badge counselor, Troop 155.
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Martindale completes basic training
Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class David L. Martindale graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military Martindale discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Martindale is the son of Karis Martindale, of School Street, Shavertown. He is a 2011 graduate of Dallas High School.
Pantig inducted into nursing program
Rachael Pantig, of Harveys Lake, was inducted into the nursing program at Wilkes University at the Eighth Annual Professional Nursing Induction Ceremony on Oct. 21. Pantig is a sophomore at Wilkes.
Chielli inducted into BSN program
Deborah Chielli, of Dallas, was inducted into the Accelerated Baccalaureate Program in Nursing at Wilkes University at the Eighth Annual Professional Nursing Induction Ceremony on Oct. 21. Participants at the ceremony received their individual white coats and signed the Nurses’ Code of Ethics. Chielli was one of only 18
students inducted into the Accelerated BSN program at the ceremony. She is the wife of Jack J. Chielli and the daughter of Manuel and Elizabeth Askin.
MU education dept. honors two teachers
Joanne Yanchick, a teacher at Evans Falls Elementary School in Tunkhannock, and Kerri Manning, a preschool teacher at Adventures in Learning, Dallas, were recently honored by the Misericordia University Teacher Education Department. Yanchick was honored for her work with Misericordia student teachers on assignment in the classroom. Manning was presented with the Outstanding Early Childhood Educator Award for her excellence in early childhood education.
Two will attend Coastal Carolina
McKenzi Kaminstein, of Noxen, and Kellie Terlesky, of Shavertown, have been accepted at Coastal Carolina University, Myrtle Beach, S.C. for the fall 2013 semester. Kaminstein is a student at Commonwealth Connections Academy. Terlesky, a Scranton Preparatory student, plans to major in Exercise and Sport Science.
Alyssa Dolman works at Romero Center
Alyssa Dolman, of Trucksville, a student at King’s College, recently participated in a service project in Camden, N.J. She was among 11 King’s students who worked at the Romero Center during the college’s fall break. The Romero Center is based on the values of Archbishop Oscar Romero, who was assassinated for defending the rights of the people of El Salvador. Dolman is a sophomore majoring in history and secondary education at King’s.
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The congregation of Emmanuel Assembly of God listens to the Teen Challenge Choir.
From drugs to music, choir makes difference By SARAH HITE Dallas Post Correspondent
Six members of the Teen Challenge Choir, a nationally-touring group of men from the faithbased Teen Challenge program, visited Emmanuel Assembly of God Church in Harveys Lake on Nov. 18 to sing songs of change. The Teen Challenge Program, which has 250 locations throughout the United States, is a rehabilitation program for men and women of all ages who struggle with substance abuse.
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DRAGON - Chester (Chet) John Sr., 83, of Harveys Lake, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, at home. He was born on April 14, 1929, in Luzerne, and was an outstanding football player and graduate of Luzerne High School. He worked for the Blue Ribbon Bakery for 16 years until the closing due to the Agnes flood. He then worked as a carpenter until his retirement. He was a Korean Conflict veteran and attained the rank of sergeant while serving in the United States Marine Corps. He earned a Bronze Star with a “V” device for valor, Navy Occupation Medal, UN Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with three clusters, National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Post 283, Kingston, of Our Lady of Victory Church, Harveys Lake. Surviving are his children, Chester Jr., of Huntington Mills; Paul, of Trucksville; Maria Davis, of Harrisburg; five grandchildren; brother, Peter, of Harveys Lake; nieces and nephews. Memorial donations to Our Lady of Victory Church, R.R. #1, PO Box 309, Harveys Lake, PA 18618. HOWELL - Ruby J., 89, of Center Moreland, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, at her home. She was born in Machias, N.Y., on March 7, 1923, graduated from beauty school in Buffalo, N.Y., and resided in Fran-
klinville, N.Y. After the war, she and her late husband, Donald, moved to Delevan, N.Y., and operated a dairy farm. During that time, she worked for the Kender Music Co. In 1969, they moved to Largo, Florida where they resided for 33 years. They then settled in Center Moreland in 2002. She was a member of the Northmoreland Baptist Church in Center Moreland. Surviving are her sons, Donald C., of Delevan, N.Y.; the Rev. James, of Center Moreland; daughter, Rebecca Sue Heintzelman, of Irving, Texas; 13 grandchildren and 39 greatgrandchildren. Memorial donations to the Northmoreland Baptist Church, 21 Ripple Brook Road, Tunkhannock, PA 18657. KILE - William F., 80, a former resident of Kingston Township, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital. He was born June 13, 1932 in Kingston, was a resident of Kingston for most of his life and was a 1951 graduate of Kingston High School. Prior to retiring in 2003, he was employed by Roat Supply Co. and later by Nesbitt and Wilkes-Barre General Hospitals. He was a member of the U.S. Naval Reserve in the early 1950s and, as a young man, was a member of Tony Grant Dance Studio, Stardust Revue. Surviving are his daughters, Kathy Cikota, Harding; Mary, Tulsa Okla.; Maureen, Tulsa, Okla.; sons, Bob, Harding; Kevin, Northbook, Ill; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchil-
ROMAN - Valentina M. “Val” (Malencore) Roman, 61, of Route 118, Sweet Valley, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at the Bonham Nursing Center, Stillwater. She had been in ill health for 6 1/2 years. She was born June 10, 1951, was a 1969 graduate of Berwick Area High School and earned her L.P.N. degree from Luzerne County Community College. She had been employed as an L.P.N. at the Berwick Hospital Center, The Bloomsburg Hospital, the Meadows Nursing Home in Dallas and had also done private-duty nursing. She also was a foster parent for special needs children for the past 20 years. She had served two terms on the board for the Northwest Area School District. Surviving are her parents, Charles and Anna (Saluta) Malencore; her husband, Pat, with whom she celebrated her 43rd wedding anniversary on July 12; her children, Patrick E. Jr., of Benton; Adam C., of Benton; Garrett A., of Berwick; Aaron M., of Nescopeck; Christopher Rinehimer, of Plymouth; Jessica Hess, of Wilkes-Barre; Tegann, Jalissa, Keysha, Kayla and Holly Roman, all at home; 11 grandchildren; sisters, Nancy Chappel, of Berwick; Jacqueline Gero, of Plantation, Fla.; brothers, Philip Malencore, of Berwick; Charles Malencore Jr., of Bloomsburg; nieces and nephews. Memorial donations to the American Cancer Society , 1420 N. Susquehanna Trail, Selinsgrove, PA 17870.
Though the name refers to a specific age group, men and woman of all ages are welcome to the program. The ages of the men in the choir ranged from 19 to 47 years old. During the hour-and-a-halflong program, the men shared their personal stories about overcoming their addictions with the audience. For 30-year-old Dan, of Portsmith, Va., it took a fall from a five-story building and a few runins with the law before he made the decision to turn his life around. “I had a vision in jail,” he said. “God said when you see this sign, a Wawa sign, you need to stop and give up. (At a later time), I was running, an officer was chasing me and I saw a Wawa sign and I put my hands up and I just gave up.” Dan said he started abusing drugs and alcohol after his mother died when he was 13 years old as a way to hide his emotions. After attending Youth Challenge, a sister program of Teen Challenge, more than a decade later, he’s finally learned to deal with his pain. “God delivered her from pain,” he said of his mother. Emmanuel Church pastor Lawrence Reed invited the group to perform at the church years ago, but he first got involved in the program as a student in ministry school when he worked at the Philadelphia Teen Challenge location as a counselor. “I think it’s a beautiful program that’s very effective,” he said. “People think we don’t need this type of thing in our day and age, but we do.” Choir director Bob Costanza said the yearlong, faith-based program also teaches vocational skills, such as woodworking, to help the men and women find a career after they graduate. “We have an 86 percent success rate,” said Costanza. Costanza said the choir travels to spread the word about the
Emmanuel Assembly of God Pastor Rev. Lawrence Reed sings a welcome hymn at Harveys Lake.
The Teen Challenge Choir performs at the Emmanuel Assembly of God in Harveys Lake.
Teen Challenge Program and to raise funds, but the act also helps others. “There have been times where there was a person struggling with substance abuse in the church (where we were performing) and they came to Teen Challenge as a result,” he said. “It seems everyone knows someone who is dealing with substance abuse.” Members of the congregation clapped along to the beat and cheered after each number. “I’m amazed how much their lives have changed,” said Joy Ryman, of Mountain Top. “God is very powerful.” May Vollrath, of Harveys Lake, was moved to tears just talking
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5439 Main Road, Sweet Valley. The church is handicapped accessible. For more information, call 477-2320.
Back Mountain Harvest Assembly presents its annual outdoor Christmas musical, “The Gift,” at 6 p.m. today, Dec. 16 at the church, 340 Carverton Road, Trucksville. Live animals, such as camels, horses, sheep and goats will all Community Bible Church of be part of the show which feaSweet Valley is holding a Christtures new choreography and mas Hymn Sing at 1:30 p.m. on original music this year. Sunday, Dec. 23 at the church, 5390 Main Road, Sweet Valley, directly across from the Sweet Valley Fire Hall. Light refreshments will be A Christmas Candlelight served. Communion Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Dec. 19 at the Sweet Valley Church of Christ,
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about the program at a dinner that followed. “I think it was wonderful – I just loved it,” she said. “It was God-inspiring. Their testimonies were moving.” Audrey Wilke, of Harveys Lake, could relate to the subject matter. “My son is a smoker and he loves his beer,” she said. “He needs prayer in his life. I hope (Teen Challenge Choir) comes back. It’s good to see God working in young people.” Barbara Moyer, of Lehman, said the program gave her hope. “It seems everyone is going through a drug or alcohol issue in their family,” she said. “I was uplifted by (the program).”
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Two services of worship will be held on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 at Loyalville United Methodist Church, Loyalville Road, Lake Township. An afternoon service will begin at 1 p.m. and an evening service will be offered at 8 p.m. Traditional hymns and the good news of Christ’s birth will be shared at both services. A meal will be served at the church on Christmas Day, Dec. 25 for anyone who might be alone or away from family for the holiday. Reservations can be made by calling the church at 570-477-3521. There is no charge for the meal but a free will offering will be accepted.
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Library is great place to do holiday shopping Everyone is busy at this time of year and the Back Mountain Memorial Library is no exception. But the library is prepared to help you cross some errands off your to-do lists. Remember the library when you are searching for a unique gift for someone special on your holiday shopping list. The library always has a supply of slightlyread books in excellent condition available for purchase, but did you know that we also sell inexpensive gift items perfect for holiday giving? Stop by our Holiday Shop in the front foyer of the library to browse the many holiday decorations for sale, including table-top Christmas trees, beautifully-decorated wreaths, figurines and collectibles, serving dishes, holiday cards and new gift bags. Plasticville houses New this year, is the library’s sale of vintage hand-blown glass ornaments and Plasticville U.S.A. houses (in original unglued condition) and accessories for placing under your Christmas tree. The one-of-a-kind handmade ornaments range in price and vary in size and color, but all
are unique and will add an element of Olde Worlde to your holidays. All proceeds from the sale of these donated items directly benefit the library. Holiday Open House Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the Back Mountain Memorial Library’s annual Holiday Open House. This year the Open House will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 19 and Thursday, Dec. 20. Stop by the library on those days and enjoy light refreshments and soft instrumental holiday music. Holiday hours Reminder: Both the library and the Slightly Read Bookshop will be closed on Monday, Dec. 24 and Tuesday, Dec. 25 to celebrate Christmas and also will be closed on Monday, Dec. 31 and Tuesday, Jan. 1 to celebrate New Year’s Day. The library will re-open at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 26 with regular hours and the Bookshop will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 26; Thursday, Dec. 27; and Friday, Dec. 28 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29.
MOMENTS IN TIME By Samantha Weaver • It was the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, who made the following observation: “The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers.” • Those who study such things say that a rainbow can’t be seen at midday; the optical phenomena are visible only in the morning or in the late afternoon. • In 1982, a radio station in Allentown, Pa., thought its rating could use a bit of a boost, so it came up with a contest: Three contestants, selected at random, would live on top of one of the station’s billboards (portable toilets and sleeping bags were provided). The last one to give up would be awarded a mobile home. The problem was, nobody wanted to give up. The three men who climbed to the top of the sign at the end of September were still there come March 1983. In that month, one of the contestants was arrested for dealing drugs, but the remaining two stayed aloft until May. Once the freezing winter was finally over, the radio station decided to declare both of the men winners. • As the end of the year approaches, you might consider an old British tradition of fortune-telling. Light a candle, place it on the floor and jump over it. If the flame does not go out, you’re likely to enjoy good luck during the coming year. • If you’re like the average American, you use between 75 and 100 gallons of water every day. • The Sahara Desert is nearly as large as the continental United States. ••• Thought for the day: “If at first you don’t succeed, try again. Then quit. No use being a damn fool about it.” - W.C. Fields (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.
YOUR SPACE Mary Alice Frederick, of Wedgewood Way in Dallas, was a tourist in Washington, D.C. in September. She spent time at the Heritage Foundation, National Book Festival, Wilson Center, Smithsonian and the National Gallery of Art. This photo of the White House was taken during a quiet evening stroll.
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Raymond Snyder has been elected president of LehmanJackson Hi-Y Club. Other officers of the club are Vice President, Walter Steltz; Secretary, Joel Rood; Treasurer, Lynn Ashworth; and Reporter, Harry Rood. Twelve year old Robert H. Eggleston, hunting with his father and twelve other members of the Vernon Hunting Club near Forkston, shot a 130 pound doe on his first shot Monday morning. He also got two pheasants and a number of squirrels and rabbits during small game season.
Frank Michael, Dallas, brought down a 130-pound black bear the first day of the season while hunting with a party of four in Bradford County. The Altar and Rosary Society of Our Lady of Victory Church, Harveys Lake, held their annual Christmas Party at the Wahoo Inn. At the party, Margaret Crake announced new officers 70 YEARS AGO - 1942 for the coming year: president, Dallas Rotary Club held its anBetty Sherksnas; vice president, nual Christmas Party last night Dorothy Lutinski; second vice president, Ellen Brice; secretary, Mary Ellen Sichler; and treasur30 YEARS AGO - 1982 MOMENTS IN TIME Students from Fred Wesley’s er, Margaret Purcell. fourth grade class at Dallas eleThe History Channel 50 YEARS AGO - 1962 mentary played Santa Claus by • On Dec. 19, 1917, four trimming the tree in the lobby of Atty. James L. Brown, presiteams of the National HockUnited Penn Bank in Dallas. The dent of Back Mountain Protecey League play the league’s students used decorations by tive Association, has announced first two games. At the time members of the entire school. that its Community Service of its inception, the NHL was Participants included Chris Award will go this year’s to Rev. made up of the Canadiens Ruth, Mark Drumin, Amy Yana- Francis Kane, pastor of Gate of and the Wanderers (both of lunas, Ann Repko, Rebecca Heaven Parish. The award is Montreal), the Ottawa SenHolthaus, Tiffany Owens, Nita made annually to that person ators, the Quebec Bulldogs Liva, Andy Zahorsky, Andy Wilk, who without distinction of race, and the Toronto Arenas. Chris Rogers, Judy Roan, Jackie color or creed has performed • On Dec. 23, 1968, the Devlin, Melanie Langdon, Me- outstanding community service. crew and captain of the U.S. linda English, Erin Ennis, Jeff Jim O’Hora, defensive line intelligence gathering ship Bankovich, Mark Rinehimer, coach at Penn State, will be the Pueblo are released after 11 Justin Reich and Thanh Huynk. speaker and will show motion months imprisonment by the Dallas senior football players pictures of some of this year’s government of North Korea. received their letterman jackets outstanding Penn State football The ship, and its 83-man at the football banquet held at games at the dinner tonight at crew, was seized by warships Irem Temple Country Club. Se- Irem Temple Country Club nior members who received when Dallas Rotary Club preon Jan. 23 and charged with jackets, which were presented sents the Old Shoe Football Trointruding into North Korean by members of the Dallas Gridi- phy to Dallas High School footwaters. ron Club, are: Dave Bolton, Scott ball team, champions of the • On Dec. 21, 1970, rock
in the Blue Room of the Tally-Ho Grille. Members brought their youngsters and those that had none adopted a neighbor’s boy for the evening. Those attending were: Mrs. William Baker, Bill Rogers, Howard Risely, Sgt. Thomas Swainbank, Dr. Robert Bodycomb, Robert Jr. and Richard Bodycomb, L.L. Richardson, Tom and Bob Richardson, Dr. W.L. Lanyon, Lee Eckert, Nesbitt Garinger, Bob Besecker, L.F. Kingsley, William McIntyre, M.J. Brown, Tom Brown, Peter Jurchak, Peter, Paul and Tony Jurchak, Carl Dick, Warren Yeisley, Peter and Bud Van Campen. Information for “Only Yesterday” is taken from back copies of The Dallas Post which is 121 years ago. The information here is printed exactly as it originally appeared. star Elvis Presley pays a surprise visit to President Richard Nixon at the White House to discuss the war on drugs. Presley apparently was not searched before being granted admission. Upon meeting Nixon, he presented the president with a gift - a World War II-era Colt .45 pistol. • On Dec. 20, 1989, “Roger & Me,” a documentary by Michael Moore about his quest to interview Roger Smith, then chairman and chief executive officer of General Motors, opens in theaters. The film examines the devastating impact on the people of Moore’s hometown of Flint, Mich., following the closing of several General Motors auto plants in the area.
“ W H AT I S YO U R FAV O R I T E T H I N G T O D O I N T H E W I N T E R ? ”
“Sledding at home. We have a big hill and a very big toboggan.”
“Playing with my kids outside – tossing snow and snowballs.”
“I like outdoor sports, like basketball. I don’t like the cold weather.”
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Steve Forsey Plymouth
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“Basketball. I’m 6’5” and played basketball all my life and I like my coaches.” Allen Fell Trucksville
“Throwing snowballs at my sister because I like her. We have great snowball fights.” Ally Rome Dallas
“To cuddle up with Regan Rome, my girlfriend.” Dominic DeLuca Dallas
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Holy Redeemer Honor Roll
Anita M. Sirak, principal of Holy Redeemer High School, Wilkes-Barre, announces the following students from the Back Mountain area have attained High Honors and/or Honors for the first quarter of the 2013-2014 school year.
Giovine, Michele Fromel, Carl Gross, Margarete Kukosky, Tyler Kukosky, Christine Scavone, Nicole Slavoski, Donald Stephens SOPHOMORES Jamie Carty, Robert Dougherty, Michael Gatusky, Maria Khoudary, Jennifer Ringsdorf FRESHMEN Caroline Banas, Matthew Clemow, Alexis Davison, Catherine Falzone, Madeline Grant, Nicholas James, Olivia Mennig, Hope Sipler, Lauren Slavoski, Abigail Spencer
HIGH HONORS SENIORS Vincent Amarando, Matthew Collins, Maria Sara Kopczynski, Brendan Leahigh, Nicholas McCarroll, Matthew Slavoski, Joseph Szczechowicz JUNIORS Michael Boland, Michael Bo- HONORS SENIORS ris, Casey Carty, Elizabeth Di-
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Geetika Khanna, Michael Morrison, Grace Sipler JUNIORS Brian Banas, Dominique Falzone, Emily Kabalka, John Kane, Chase Makowski, Mariano Medico, Sara Mirra, Lucille Reilly, Patrick Serino, David Tomaszewski SOPHOMORES Thomas Calpin, Victoria Fulton, Chelsea Skrepenak, Adriana Wesolowski FRESHMEN Julia Adonizio, Cameron Brennan, Liam Frederick, Christopher Mennig, Matthew Moleski
Wyo. Seminary Dean’s List
Wyoming Seminary Dean Jay Harvey has announced the Back Mountain students named to the Upper School Dean’s List for the fall trimester of the 20122013 academic year. DEAN’S LIST HIGH HONORS Sai Abhishek, Shavertown; Emma Bertram, Dallas; Isabella Del Priore, Dallas; Samarth Desai, Shavertown; Matthew Doggett, Shavertown; Lauren Fernandez, Dallas; Gabrielle Grossman, Shavertown; Tyler Harvey, Trucksville; Andrew Levandoski, Dallas; Tyler Martin, Shaver-
town; Danielle Melnick, Dallas; Elijah Miller, Dallas; Madison Nardone, Shavertown; Kelly Platt, Dallas; Adam Rinehouse, Shavertown; Amanda Schall, Hunlock Creek; William Thede, Dallas; Alannah Trombetta, Dallas; Zachary Wise, Shavertown. DEAN’S LIST Corinne Conyngham, Shavertown; Dominique Coslett, Harveys Lake; Gabrielle Coslett, Harveys Lake; Ryan Frania, Shavertown; Anita Ghosh, Dallas; Jamie Goldstein, Dallas; Frank Henry, Dallas; Alyssa Joanlanne, Dallas; Christopher Kim,
Dallas; Jake Kolessar, Shavertown; Emily Mackesy, Shavertown; Nadine Malik, Shavertown; Alexander McCarthy, Dallas; Courtney McCarthy, Dallas; Kristen Mericle, Shavertown; Adam O’Brien, Hunlock Creek; Miranda Pace, Noxen; Katherine Paglia, Shavertown; Leana Pande, Shavertown; Alexis Quick, Shavertown; Julia Ridilla, Shavertown; Alaina Schukraft, Dallas; Rebecca Schulman, Shavertown; Jason Schwartz, Shavertown; Craig Skudalski, Wyoming; Molly Turner, Dallas.
Students of the Month for November at Ross Elementary School have been honored for demonstrating the value of being generous. From left, first row, are Seth Mieczkowski, Ella Wilson, Hayden Evans, Chad Honeywell, Jacklyn Watkins, RileyGrace Fallon, Megan Hogan. Second row, Donald James, principal; Corin Frey, first-grade teacher; Alaina Hartzell, Lexi Ryan, Sarah Rood, Jaedyn Kolb, Sarah Derhammer, Mikella Monaco and Tommy Sprague. Absent at the time of the photo was Alexis Long.
TRINITY LEARNING CENTER STUDENTS AID MAKE-A-WISH
Good Shepherd Honor Roll SEVENTH GRADE James Jones, principal of Jake Adonizio, Emily Blaum, Good Shepherd Academy, has released the honor roll for the Bianca Cantando, Madison Guido, Lindsey Hoover, Scott Wilfirst marking period. liams. HIGH HONORS EIGHTH GRADE (93 in six major subjects) Anthony Khoudary, Charlotte SIXTH GRADE Maria, Maria Pino, Keith WilDerek Answini, Gianna Cen- liams. trella, Matthew Dewees, Sarah Kuderka, Isabel Maria, Peter HONORS (85 in six major subjects) Maria, Vincent Maria.
SIXTH GRADE Sophia Answini, Christopher Banas, Joseph Brennan, Theresa Calpin, Brendan Frederick, Thomas Hajkowski, William Snyder. SEVENTH GRADE Laura Buckman, Devin Dougherty, Morgan Luksic, EIGHTH GRADE Matthew Blaum, Chester Brennan.
DHS students take part in Career Day Forty-two Dallas Senior High School students recently participated in an Accounting Career Day sponsored by the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants and held at King’s College. The King’s program, one of 13 held in Pennsylvania, included a total of 222 students from 10 high schools. The purpose of the free program was to expose students to diverse career opportunities in the accounting profession.They joined in group discussions that
covered various career paths such as public accounting, forensic accounting, FBI, IRS, education, tax and financial planning and information technology and consulting. Students from Dallas included Abby Berger, Arnold Brodhead, Jake Cavanaugh, Cassandra Cocco, Will Crompton, Dennis Gage, Maria Fessler, Melissa Fleming, Lauren Gallagher, Brittany Harris, Dylan Hertel, Megan Johnson, Hailey Kile, Emilia Kon, Brandon Lias-Le-
wis, Andrew Matcho, Travis Mattson, Kellie Meehan, Jonathan Miranda, Justin Morris, Greg Petorak, Michael Pierce, Dylan Pilger, Sara Pizzo, Samantha Rinehimer, Jake Rogers, Mark Romanowski, Matthew Roncevitch, Grace Schaub, Ray Schultz, Amanda Schwerdtman, Morgan Silvestri, Shawn Spencer, Michael Stachnik, Nicole Sweeney, Tyler Tuck, Cary Vailes, Skyler Velezco, Courtney Wagner, Alyssa Whittle, Eric Zawatski and Kyle Zumbrak.
TLC families aid BMT food pantry Children, parents, grandparents and teachers at the Trinity Learning Center in Dallas held their annual “Season of Thanksgiving Food Drive” to help the Back Mountain Food Pantry meet the holiday needs of their many clients. More than 300 pounds of food were collected and delivered to the pantry to help with the esti-
mated 200 Thanksgiving baskets which were provided for families in the Back Mountain this year. From left, first row, are Braden Vallach, Mackenzie
Morreale. Second row, Allison Stavish Ryan Crawford, Natalie Hinsdale, Isabella Bedford, Tyler Daniels and Connor Herman.
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TEC kindergarten celebrates Thanksgiving The inaugural kindergarten class at Trucksville Early Childhood Education Center recently held its first Thanksgiving program. The children, who are taught by teacher Tina Kravits, recited a program depicting the story of the Pilgrims and Native Americans. They also sang songs and shared what they are personally thankful for. The program was attended by parents, relatives and friends of the children and concluded with a traditional Thanksgiving feast. From left, first row, are Liam Brady, Tommy Favata, Giada Ward, Lauren Murray, Ellie Paley, Brianna Baltruchitis, Ashley Eggleston, Jacob Zelenak, Kyla O’Brien, Matthew Preiman. Second row, Noah Greco, Logan Law, Kieran Long, Jagar MacDonald
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Kaitlyn Martin, right, of Sweet Valley, has her face painted by Alison Sankey, of Harveys Lake.
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Nicole Lockard, left, of Lehman Township and Jessica Long, of Noxen, check out jewelry items.
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he Lake-Lehman Band Sponsors Annual Fall and Holiday Craft Show on Nov. 17 in the Lake-Lehman Jr./Sr. High School featured a variety of vendors selling homemade jewelry, wreaths, pottery, wrought iron, wood crafts, candles, jams and pickles, doll clothes, quilted, sewn and crocheted pieces, pet foods, carpets, folk art, hand-painted items, purses and other unique items. A silent auction (also known as a Chinese Auction) featured donated items by all the craft vendors. A bake sale of hot foods was served in the cafeteria. All proceeds from the event benefit Lake-Lehman High School Band programs.
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Rome runs to 19th in country By TOM ROBINSON For the Dallas Post
Dallas junior Regan Rome proved she could keep up with the best high school distance runners in the country. Concluding her season in the Foot Locker Cross Country National Finals in San Diego on Dec. 8, Rome finished 19th out of the 40 girls who had qualified through regional competition after finishing high in their various state meets. “The race went out super fast,” Rome said in a post-race telephone interview from her hotel while looking over the Pacific Ocean. “I kind of got stuck behind. “I had to work my way up. A little after the mile, I was in the spot I finished, then for the rest of the race, I was between about 16th and 20th.” Rome finished the 3.1-mile course in 18:04, the same time as 18th-place finisher Marisa Ruskan from Bridgewater-Raritan, N.J. Anna Rohrer of Mishawaka, Ind. won in 17:25. Catarina Rocha of Peabody, Mass. finished second, four seconds later. Rocha was the champion of the Northeast Regional in the Bronx, N.Y. where Rome finished fourth – needing a top 10 finish in one of the four regionals – to qualify for the trip to San Diego. Although Rome made her way to nationals as an individual, the Dallas team shared in her accomplishment. Rome made the trip along with her mother and her younger sister Ally, also a state medalist for Dallas, and coach Matt Samuel. As Rome ran, other teammates followed live video coverage of the race online from home. “My teammates were all texting me,” she said following the race. “They were all watching the race. I’m really lucky to
Regan Rome runs in the Foot Locker Cross Country Natuional Finals in San Diego.
have the teammates I have.” They also helped Rome prepare for regional and national competition after their high school seasons ended. “My teammates really helped me train,” Rome said. In a journal she wrote for milesplit.com about the Foot Locker experience, Rome credited her sister Ally, Bryanna Dissinger, Allison Grose and Maggie Fannick for running with her every day prior to the Northeast Regional. With another year ahead for Rome and her teammates, there are more achievements to chase. Rome finished third in the state individually and the Lady Mountaineers were second as a team in Class AA at the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Championships. Rome will take aim at becoming a four-time District 2 cross country champion – not counting the junior high championship she won in eighth grade – then try to lift herself or her team to the state championship level. She will also pursue the possibility of becoming an NCAA Division I scholarship runner, something See ROME, Page 10
“My teammates were all texting me. They were all watching the race. I’m really lucky to have the teammates I have.” Regan Rome DHS runner
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Lake-Lehman swimmers Chris Herrick, Kieran Sutton and Kirsten Cope listen to coach Nancy Edkins during practice at the Anderson Center at Misericordia University.
L-L looking for more than wins By TOM ROBINSON For the Dallas Post
Working with a small roster and without a home facility puts the Lake-Lehman swimming program at a competitive disadvantage, particularly in dual meets. The Black Knights, who are able to use facilities at Misericordia University and the Dallas School District, will find ways to assess their program beyond just wins and losses in Nancy Edkins’ second season as head coach. “I think probably what has been a big part of the goal for the program is for kids to get better,” Edkins said. “We’re making the best swimmers that we can.” Lake-Lehman has just 12 girls and seven boys in its program. Swimming scoring makes it a near statistical impossibility for even the girls team to win a dual meet - even it sweeps first-place finishes - against teams that have a large enough roster to en-
“I think probably what has been a big part of the goal for the program is for kids to get better. We’re making the best swimmers that we can.” Nancy Edkins Lake-Lehman swim coach
ter three competitors in every race. “We just try to get as many first places and second places as we can and go from there,” Edkins said. “The kids improved all the way through last season and we’re starting out this season where we ended last season, so that’s exciting from a coaching perspective.” While concentrating on getting improvement throughout the entire roster, the Black Knights have some individuals who can expect to find success in the pool. The strength of the program should be in the divers, includ-
Lake-Lehman swimmer Kirsten Cope practices her freestyle stroke.
ing Matt Edkins, the coach’s son, who won the district championship last season as a freshman, and, as Lake-Lehman’s only qualifier, went on to finish sixth in the state. Kieran Sutton has joined the boys team and brings the same endurance that helped make him a District 2 cross country champion. Senior Samantha Sabol is the top returnee on the girls team, which adds a promising freshman in Julia Baur.
While the swimmers practice at Misericordia many nights, assistant coach Erin Yurko works with the divers at Dallas where the team also holds home meets. Matt Edkins and Dustin Zeiler, who was fifth in the district meet, also try to help by swimming in some events. “They don’t get to train for swimming very often,” coach Edkins said, “but they’re able to do the 50 freestyle or help us See WINS, Page 10
Championship seniors return to Mountaineer pool By TOM ROBINSON For the Dallas Post
Brian Stepniak, Marcus Wagner and Jack Matusiak all played prominent roles when Dallas won the District 2 Class AA boys swimming championship last season and the three seniors are back to lead the Mountaineers this season. Stepniak was part of two district championship relay teams while finishing second in the 100 backstroke and seventh in the 50 freestyle. Wagner won the district title in the 500 freestyle. Matusiak was third in the 100 individual medley and fourth in the 100 breaststroke. All three showed they are ready for this season when they had the maximum four wins Dec. 7 in an impressive, season-opening, 10974 win at Abington Heights. Each won two individual events while taking part in the winning 200 and 400-freestyle relays. Wagner’s wins came in the 200
Promising freshman Porter Luksic and sophomores Reid Luksic and Ezra Moore all added individual wins in the opener. Porter Luksic also had two second-place finishes against Abington Heights.
and 500 freestyle, Matusiak’s in the 200 IM and 100 butterfly and Stepniak’s in the 50 and 100 freestyle. “Marcus will be in the 200 and 500, but Jack and Brian will probably mix things up from time to time,” Dallas coach Romayne Mosier said. The ability of Matusiak and Stepniak to swim multiple events gives Mosier flexibility in the lineup. The Mountaineers also get a boost from the return of other experienced swimmers. Senior Grant Luksic was fifth in the 200 IM and sixth in the 100 breaststroke in the district meet
Dallas’ Abby Berger swims the girls 200 yard freestyle.
while junior Patrick Gelso was seventh in the 500 freestyle. Promising freshman Porter Luksic and sophomores Reid Luksic and Ezra Moore all added individual wins in the opener. Porter Luksic also had two sec-
ond-place finishes against Abington Heights. Mosier expects junior Patrick Madaya to contribute as a diver. Both Dallas teams went 5-2 in the Southern Division to finish third out of eight teams last sea-
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Dallas’ Marcus Wagner swims the boys 200 yard freestyle.
son. The Dallas girls, also coached by Mosier, were third out of 16 in Class AA at the district championships. The Lady Mountaineers fell
110-66 against Abington Heights in the opener, which does not count in division standings. Sophomore Kaylin Augustine See POOL, Page 10
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The Dallas Mountaineer Aquatic Club won a dual meet with Berwick on Dec. 8 in the Northeast PA Age Group Swim League. The girls won, 186-52, and the boys won, 173-32. The following swimmers placed in their events: CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK/ FOR THE DALLAS POST
Lake-Lehman swimmer Chris Edkins practices at Misericordia’s Anderson Center.
Jolisa Copeman and Mathers are the others. Mathers was ninth in the district diving meet. Senior Carly Gromel is new to the team. Brinley Williams had to miss the district diving competition last season because of an injury. She joins fellow juniors Symantha Sharon and Lindsay Williams on the team. Sophomore Kirsten Cope and freshman Karissa Monico are also new to the squad. Lake-Lehman was 1-6 in the Wyoming Valley Conference Southern Division in girls action and 0-7 in boys last season. The teams also picked up one win each in crossover meets that do not count in the standings. The boys followed Matt Edkins’ efforts to a seventh-place finish out of 15 in the District 2 Class AA championships, one year after placing last. The girls were 12th out of 17 teams. Lake-Lehman repeated the
crossover sweep of West Scranton that it produced last season when it won on the road, 80-35, in boys and, 95-71, in girls on Tuesday. Chris Edkins, who won the 50 and 100 free, and Sutton, who won the 200 and 500 free, also won relay events each. Matt Edkins added wins in diving, the 100 backstroke and a relay. Ellenberger was on two winning relays while Chris Sabol won the 100 breaststroke and Herrick was on one winning relay. Jenkins, who won the 100 breaststroke and 50 free, and Samantha Sabol, who won the 200 IM and 500 freestyle, each added two relay wins while leading the girls. Brinley Williams won the diving. The girls swept all three relays with Copeman swimming on three of the teams, Sharon two and Baur, Mathers and Cope one each.
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she made progress on by making it to San Diego. “I hope to return next year and improve on my place and time,” she said. “ … I was just looking around down there and seeing coaches from 50 Division I colleges walking around.” Rome, who was also a state bronze medalist in track season
BOYS 8 & UNDER 25 Free - Thomas Doran, first; Tanner Manzoni, second 25 Fly - Thomas Doran, first 50 Free - Gary Weaver, first; Tal Richards, second 25 Back - Stephen Brdaric, second; Aidan Chapple, third 25 Breast - Gary Weaver, first; Tanner Manzoni, second 10 & UNDER 50 Free - Shane Szczecinski, first; John Andrews, second
50 Fly - Zachary Blockus, first; Logan Stambaugh, second 100 Free - Shane Szczecinski, first; Dennis Dukinas, third 50 Breast - Logan Stambaugh, first 50 Back - Zachary Blockus, first; John Andrews, second 100 IM - Dennis Dukinas, first 12 & UNDER 100 IM - Garrett Pall, first 50 Free - Donovan McCall, first 50 Fly - Mikail Krochta, first; Donovan McCall, second 100 Free - Dylan Lisnow, first; Issa Dahdal, second 50 Back - Dylan Lisnow, first; Bobby DeLuna, second 50 Breast - Garrett Pall, first; Evan Sabecky, second 200 Free - Mikail Krochta, first; Issa Dahdal, second 14 & UNDER 200 Free - Thomas Manzoni, first 50 Free - Tyler Manzoni, first; Conner McAndrew, second 200 IM - Porter Luksick, first 100 Fly - Troy Reinert, first; Andrew Herrick, second 100 Free - Thomas Manzoni, second; Andrew Herrick, third 100 Back - Troy Reinert, first; Conner McAndrew, second 100 Breast - Porter Luksick, first; Tyler Manzoni, third The team travels to the Valley View today, Dec. 16.
in the 3200-meter run, spent six days a week running a total of 45 miles a week throughout the summer to prepare for a season full of accomplishments. After fighting an illness during her third-place state finish to complete the Dallas High School portion of her season, she was ecstatic to make it to the top half of the field at nationals. In addition to the competition, qualifying for the race gave Rome the chance to meet and seek advice from elite runners like Deena Kastor, the American women’s
marathon record holder and a silver medalist in the event at the 2004 Athens Olympics, and Ryan Hall, who was 10th in the marathon at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. “They had the Foot Locker alumni there and they had a panel where we got to ask questions of the Olympians, people that were in the same place I am just 10 or 15 years ago,” Rome said. “Being around all the top runners in the country and being part of the Foot Locker history is just such an honor.”
Peyton Ross, second 50 Back - Annalise Cheshire, first; Madison Federici, second 50 Breast - Abby Zolner, first; Ava Baur, second 100 Free - Peyton Ross, first; Abigail Bartuska, second 200 Free - Annalise Cheshire, first; Hannah Thomas, second 14 & UNDER 200 Free - Abby Zolner, first; Madison Hurst, second 50 Free - Julia Baur, first; Lindsey Hoover, second 100 Fly - Julia Baur, first; Ann Metzloff, second 100 Free - Ava Baur, first; Taylor Cercone, second 100 Back - Madison Hurst, first; Lindsey Jorda, second 100 Breast - Holly Holthaus, first; Jessica Ravert, second 200 IM - Taylor Cercone, first
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Dallas’ Jack Matusiak swims the breast stroke in the boys 200 yard individual medley.
the 50 free and 100 free. Matusiak, who won the 100 butterfly, and Porter Luksic were each on two winning relays. Madaya won diving and Reid Luksic won the 100 breast. Augustine won the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke and was part of the winning 400 freestyle relay team for the girls. Adams
won the 100 freestyle and was on the relay win. Megan Parsons the 50 freestyle and Kendra Vanesko diving. Berger and Amanda Lopez were also on the winning relay team. The division portion of the schedule begins with a meet at Holy Redeemer Jan. 3.
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3-year-old Golden Retriever, to the event. “We love to support Blue Chip,” she said. “It’s a great place.” Brace said Cider is a big part of the family and helps on the orchard as much as she can. “She’s like a ray of sunshine,” said Brace. “She loves living on the farm and helps the guys prune the trees.” Cider seemed a little nervous before meeting Santa Claus. “She wants lots of bones and indestructible toys for Christmas,” said Brace. Kristin Fino, of Dallas, is a Blue Chip volunteer and offers homes to the dogs she feels might not have the best chances for adoption. One of those dogs, a Bichon Frise mix named Prada, had a rough start in life but eventually turned out to be a model pup - literally. “Her picture is hanging in the Prada corporate headquarters in Milan, (Italy),” said Fino. “I adopted her and got her picture taken with Prada accessories and sent them to Milan and they loved it so much. they sent me a Prada book and a thank you note.”
GIRLS 8 & UNDER 25 Free - Gabriella Spaciano, first; Brook Martin, second 50 Free - Jordan Bond, first; Gabriella Spaciano, second 25 Fly - Victoria Spaciano, first; Jocelyn Mattinly, second 25 Back - Evelyn Toennes, first; Morgan Sakulich, third 25 Breast - Brook Martin, first; Jordan Bond, second 10 & UNDER 100 IM - Melissa Leonard, first 50 Free - Sydney Bittner, first; Gabriela Krochta, second 50 Fly - Kaitlyn VanEtten, first; Gabriela Krochta, second 50 Back - Sydney Bittner, first; Hannah Kline, second 50 Breast - Kaitlyn VanEtten, first; Emma Thomas, second 100 Free - Melissa Leonard, first; Lauren Hurst, third 12 & UNDER 100 IM - Madison Federici, first; Jordyn Miller, second 50 Free - Holly Holthaus, first; Emma Berger, second 50 Fly - Hunter Kline, first;
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POOL won in the 100 fly and 100 backstroke while junior Abby Berger won the 500 freestyle. Augustine had several multiple-win efforts in dual meets last year as a freshman. “She’s a real standout,” Mosier said. “Kaylin’s going to be very versatile for us.” Berger and sophomore Amanda Schwertdman should make Dallas strong in the distance events. Junior Nell Adams, who was part of a third-place 200 freestyle relay team in the district meet, and sophomore Sarah Fasulka are among the other returnees. Mosier said Joy Nave is a hardworking freshman who has a chance to make an impact on the team. Dallas swept both meets Tuesday when it defeated Tunkhannock, 109-74 in boys and 103-80 in girls. Marcus Wagner, who set a pool record, and Brian Stepniak each won two individual and two relay events. Wagner won the 200 and 500 free. Stepniak won
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WINS round out relay teams.” Matt and Chris Edkins, another son of Coach Edkins, were part of a 200 freestyle relay team that finished sixth in District 2 last season. Chris Edkins and Jon Ellenberger, both seniors, joined the program last season. Zeiler and Sutton are the other seniors. When the team opened its season Dec. 7 against Valley View, Sutton and Matt Edkins provided the only event wins during a 128-45 loss. Sutton won the 200 freestyle and was second in the 500 freestyle. Matt Edkins and Zeiler finished 1-2 in diving. Junior Chris Herrick and freshman Chris Sabol are new to competitive swimming. Samantha Sabol, senior captain of the girls team, set five school records last season before finishing third in the district in her best event, the 100 backstroke, and seventh in the 200 IM. “She also does well in the 200 freestyle and 200 IM,” coach Edkins said. “She’s one of those people I can use anywhere.” Edkins said Baur fits the same description, although the butterfly and IM may be her best events. Sabol won the 200 free and 100 backstroke, Baur won the 100 butterfly and Brinley Williams and Amanda Mathers went 1-2 in diving during a 12256 opening loss to Valley View. Sabol is one of five experienced seniors on the team. Amelia Jenkins, Cassie Stevens,
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Senior Cat Sullivan, a graduate of Lake-Lehman High School and a member of the RIT volleyball team, earned 2012 Co-SIDA/Capital One Academic All-American third team honors. She has a 3.94 grade-point average in computer science and computational math. Sullivan became RIT’s fifth Academic All-American. A middle hitter, she has earned several regional and national honors this season. In November, she was named to the 2012 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-New York Region team and was an AllLiberty League first team selection. Previously, she was a 2011
All-Liberty League honorable mention and Co-SIDA/Capital One Academic All-Region selection. Academically, she was nominated for RIT’s Outstanding Undergraduate Scholar Award, is nine-time Dean’s List recipient, and two-time Liberty League All-Academic selection.
Rock Rec basketball season begins
The Rock Recreation Center is accepting registration applications for the 2013 Upward basketball season. The league is open to girls and boys Pre-K through sixth grade. Practice begins the week of Jan. 2. Games begin Saturday, Jan. 19 with the final game set for Saturday, March 16.
For more information, contact The Rock Rec Center at 6962769.
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Back Mountain Youth Soccer will host an indoor Futsal/ Soccer league Jan. 11 through March for ages U6 to highschool age at the Penn State/ Wilkes-Barre campus gymnasium. FIFA futsal ball and rules will be used. Games will be played on weekends. All area intramural and travel teams are welcome All area individual players seeking a team can sign up online as well Divisions will be set to insure fair competition. More information and sign up sheets available online at www.bmysa.org. Registration closes Dec. 31.
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Santa poses with ’Duke,’ a black lab owned by Major Moore, of Lake Silkworth, at Dymond’s Farm in Dallas in a benefit for Blue Chip Farms Animal Refuge.
Fino found Prada the pup online at a Poconos-based shelter. The dog was underweight and had a broken jaw - Fino thought for sure she wouldn’t have found a suitable owner otherwise.
“Now she is the best dog,” she said. And what does Fino’s fourdog brood want for Christmas? “They want there to be no more homeless animals,” she said.
set up the computer software, including for the Four Firs, a singing quartet of lights mounted on a greenhouse that plays holiday songs from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday.” The entire display, which includes nearly 40,000 lights, is lit from dusk to 10 p.m. and will run through New Year’s Eve. Plans are already in the works to make the display bigger and better in the future. Along with the help of Kukuchka’s parents, his wife Sherri, Jeffrey and his wife Jenilee, brother Eric and his wife Gretchen and their son Grayson, 8, and members of the Creekside Gardens staff, the project became a reality. “We worked four days into the evening to set up the display,” Kevin Kukuchka said. “We were like JASON RIEDMILLER/ FOR THE DALLAS POST a bunch of kids running around Sherri, Tom and Kevin Kukuchka are the owners of Creekside with a sparkle in our eyes.” Gardens in Tunkhannock which offers an extensive holiday light display.
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‘Francine’ the firetruck visits Dallas Elementary
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Luzerne High School will hold a Dutch Treat Luncheon at the Fox Hill Country Club at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 18. All Luzerne High alumni and guests are invited. For reservations, call Bob Kachmar at 287-5180, Joe Petrasek at 287-5690 or Betty Bottoms at 696-2214 .
The Dallas Elementary School Students K-5 were treated to a fire prevention program. Maureen Oremus, fire prevention coordinator for the Franklin Twp. Volunteer Fire Company, brought a “special friend” to the Elementary School. “Francine” the firetruck, a robotic and remote-controlled fire engine, was the special guest for three programs at the elementary school recently. The robot sang and danced alongside presenters to the delight of faculty and students. Francine gave pertinent information like “Stop, Drop and Roll” as well as “Stay Low and Go” while reminding students that playing with matches or fire is not a joke.
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Puzzles, Page 2 Taking part in a fire prevention program at the Dallas Elementary School are, from left, A.J. Sweppenheiser, jr. firefighter; Chief Harry Sweppenheiser, Lindsey Oremus, jr. firefighter; Maureen Oremus, 1st asst. chief and fire prevention coordinator, all from Franklin Twp. Volunteer Fire Company; Jen Leach and Charlie West, of Harveys Lake Fire and Ambulance, owners of the robot; and Doug Farr, asst. chief, Franklin Twp. Volunteer Fire Company.
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HAPPY TRAILS
YOU RE LOSING MONEY
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Extra $100 for school busses 570-760-2035 570-542-2277 6am to 9pm
FOUND. Woman’s gold ring on S. Franklin Street, near Boscov’s parking entrance. Call to describe. 570-655-8876
LIKE NEW
412 Autos for Sale
CADILLAC 94 Coupe 2 door
90,200 miles. Color Red. $2,300 or best offer. Call 570-825-1990 Plains
Selling your Camper? Place an ad and find a new owner. 570-829-7130
FORD 95 F150
310
Attorney Services
DIVORCE No Fault $295 divorce295.com Atty. Kurlancheek 800-324-9748 W-B FREE Bankruptcy Consultation Payment plans. Carol Baltimore 570-822-1959
Motorcycle for sale? Let them see it here in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130
4x4. 1 Owner. 91K. 4.8 engine, auto. Runs great. New paint, stake body with metal floor. 570-675-5046. Leave message, will return call.
NOW $4,295
DODGE 02 VIPER GTS 10,000 MILES V10
6speed, collectors, this baby is 1 of only 750 GTS coupes built in 2002 and only 1 of 83 painted Race Yellow it still wears its original tires showing how it was babied. This car is spotless throughout and is ready for its new home. This vehicle is shown by appointment only. $39,999 or trade. 570-760-2365 Say it HERE in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130
VOLVO 06 S40
LINCOLN 00 NAVIGATOR
4x4, Dark green, loaded with new equipment. 5.4 engine. Runs great, looks great! 155K $4495 570-675-5046
Automatic, original owner. Paid over $30,000. Fully equipped too much to mention. Clean car fax. Like new with only 14,000 miles. Just serviced & inspected by Volvo. Brand new tires. $13,900 negotiable. call for details 570-510-8613
412 Autos for Sale
415 Autos-Antique & Classic
457 Wanted to Buy Auto
WANTED!
MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible
All Junk Cars & Trucks RN CHARGE NURSE Full Time Wanted 3pm-11:30pm.
ALL JUNK CARS! CA$H PAID
removable hard top, power windows, AM /FM radio with cassette player, CD player, automatic, 4 new tires. Champagne exterior; Italian red leather interior inside. Garage kept, excellent condition. Priced to Sell! $23,000. Call 570-825-6272
570-301-3602
439
TOYOTA 04 CELICA GT
Motorcycles
SCOOTER 12 BRAND NEW
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
415 Autos-Antique & Classic
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
CHEVROLET `76 PICKUP 4 Cylinder
SUZUKI 01 VS 800 GL INTRUDER
Very Good Condition! NEW PRICE $1,500. 570-362-3626 Ask for Lee
CHEVY 30 HOTROD COUPE $47,000
GREAT DEALS! MERCEDES 29
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MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE
1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $7,995. Call 570-237-5119 Say it HERE in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130
Garage kept, no rust, lots of chrome, black with teal green flake. Includes storage jack & 2 helmets. $3600 570-410-1026
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YAMAHA 97 ROYALSTAR 1300
12,000 miles. With windshield. Runs excellent. Many extras including gunfighter seat, leather bags, extra pipes. New tires & battery. Asking $4,000 firm. (570) 814-1548
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ROOFING
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AUTO BODY PHONE: (570) 823-2211 FAX: (570) 824-0553
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TRUCK CAP
Ford F-150 20082009 A.R.E Truck Cap. Black, Fiberglass, 5 1/2 ft bed Has break light, interior cargo light, clamps. All carpet on the inside Sliding side windows with screen locking back window/door. Front window folds down for cleaning $400. Call 855-0550, leave message
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675-2266
Skilled Nursing Facility Experience Preferred
Lakeside Health & Rehabilitation 245 Old Lake Road Dallas, PA 18612 570-639-1885 E.O.E.
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OPTICIAN
Experienced full time-part time Optician needed for upscale optical. Experience required. Emphasis on exceptional patient care/customer service. Frame selection, lens design, lab and dispensary experience preferred. Outstanding communication skills, organizational ability, a professional manner, and superior attention to detail are necessary for this position. Salary commensurate with experience. Forward resume’ to: Thomas Engle, 1100 Highway 315, WB, PA 18702.
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700 MERCHANDISE 708
RESIDENTIAL STAFF
503
Accounting/ Finance
INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX PREPARER For local account-
ing firm. Seasonal positions (January to April). Full or part time. Experience necessary. Flexible schedule. Excellent pay. Send inquiries to: Manager PO Box 1253 Kingston, PA 18704
Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanoutyourclosets! You’re in bussiness with classified!
-We’re looking for a friendly and energetic person to join our team as a Full-Time Leasing Consultant at Hilltop Apartments. Are you creative, organized, dependable and capable of working independently? Do you possess exceptional customer service and people skills? Do you possess knowledge of Microsoft® products? Then you are the right candidate for this position. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required. This is your opportunity for a new and exciting career. Please send resume to: hilltopapts@com cast.net or mail to Hilltop Apartments Attn: Property Manager 517 Roosevelt Street, Edwardsville, PA 18704. EOE
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PT shift positions available for serving female youth in 24 hour/7 day a week residential treatment program. Experience with youth MH/MR population is a plus BS in social work or related field is preferred. Excellent compensation, benefits, salary. Fax resume to: 570-825-4746 or e-mail skrochta@voapa.org EOE
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Change a life
Earn extra money at home and a reward that can’t be measured in dollars. Join us for refreshments and learn about the rewards of helping a child in need by becoming a foster parent. Invite your friends, too, and please RSVP! When: December 20, 2012 12-2pm Where: Osterhout Library 71 South Franklin Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 Pennsylvania Mentor RSVP to Tracy Hartmann at 1-800825-7014 ext 4222
600 FINANCIAL 610
Business Opportunities
COOKIE ROUTE AVAILABLE: 1-2 days a week with good income. For more information call Karen at 570-925-5991
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-$40 each. Call for further details and additional school editions. 570-825-4721 arthurh302@ aol.com
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675-2110
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570-574-1275
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GREAT JOB?
SMITH & MILLER ROOFING, INC.
ELECTRICIAN
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518 Customer Support/Client Care
PREFERRED CONTRACTOR SINCE 1976
Bring in old part with model # and serial #
Highest Prices Paid In CA$H
548 Medical/Health
Production/ Operations
742
Furnaces & Heaters
OIL TANKS (2)
275 gallon indoor oil tanks. Very good condition. Converted to gas. $125. each. Call 570-760-2793
744
Furniture & Accessories
BEDROOM SUITE. 7 piece. Light maple wood. Triple dresser with mirror, chest, 2 nightstands, headboard, footboard and rails. $750. 570-762-6322
Collect cash, not dust! Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified department today at 570829-7130! CHAIRS, (2) Genuine leather, custom made recliners. Taupe color, like new. $550 each. 570-675-5046 DEN FURNITURE Wood/cloth. Regular size sofa, chair and ottoman. Coffee table, 2 end tables. Excellent condition. $325 for all. 570-675-5046
752 Landscaping & Gardening SIMPLICITY LAWN TRACTOR, Model 738, with mower deck, snow thrower, and snow blade. Excellent Condition. Negotiable. 570-474-6158
554
Production/ Operations
PRODUCTION/ MACHINE OPERATORS $10.50/hr Plus
AEP Industries, Inc., manufacturer of flexible packaging films in Mountaintop hiring Starting at $10.50/hr. PLUS .50¢ /hr. for night shift; 60-90 day evaluation provides increase $$ based on YOUR performance, attendance etc. Full-time 12 hours shifts alternating / 3 & 4 day work weeks (overtime pay every other) Every Other Weekend A Must. As a Machine Operator you will remove, inspect, and pack finish product to specifications with strong opportunity for promotion. You must be able to do some heavy lifting, MUST know how to use a tape measure and scale, and be a TEAM PLAYER. Previous mfg. experience preferred. Benefit Pkg. includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Ins., Vacation, Holiday pay. Applications accepted daily @ AEP INDUSTRIES, INC. 8 am - 4 pm 20 Elmwood Ave Crestwood Industrial Park Mountaintop, PA 18707 Email: grullony@aepinc.com
EOE * A drug free workplace
548 Medical/Health
548 Medical/Health
DIRECTOR OF NURSING/ ADMINISTRATOR An established ASC located in Kingston, has an immediate opening for a Director of Nursing/Administrator. Excellent opportunity for a seasoned RN or experienced healthcare/clinical manager with ASC experience. Responsible for day-to-day operations, future planning, staffing, budget/financial, inventory, physician relationships, marketing and compliance with all rules and regulations. Please send resume to:
pjresume1@hotmail.com 522
Education/ Training
522
Education/ Training
Dallas School District- EOE
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PERSONAL TRAINING CENTER FOR SALE 570-592-2458 for details
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Short Term Teacher
Substitute - 1st Grade Beginning in Marc 2013. Possibility of this position becoming Long Term.
DEADLINE: Dec., 17, 2012
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As Low As $898 Complete!
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696-2500
The Perfect Holiday Gift
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS FROM BACK MOUNTAIN The Tractor Store • Hilbert’s
KITCHEN IS OPEN LATE!
• STROMBOLI • SUBS • WRAPS • BURGERS • QUESADILLAS • SALADS • OUR FAMOUS FRIED SICILIAN PIZZA, WINGS AND SO MUCH MORE
MON., TUES., WED. 3PM-11PM THURS., FRI. 3PM-12AM SAT. 12PM-12AM SUN. 12PM-11PM
VIEW OUR MENU ONLINE • WWW.TCRILEYS.COM
T.C. RILEY’S Pub & Inn
OPEN FRIDAY, DEC. 21 AT 12 NOON FOR THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND
BAR IS OPEN
UNTIL 2AM NIGHTLY
Cub Cadets DOOR Work Gloves Pruning Saws BUSTER SAVINGS Hoodies in Weedwackers Back Mountain! Collectible Toys Ear Muffs Mower Covers Stihl T-Shirt Tool Bag Gift Cards Stihl Baseball Hats Seat Covers Gas Containers Axes Generators Meyer Snow Plows Ariens - Lawnmower Log Splitter Lawn Thatcher Batteries Wheel Weights Stihl - Chop Saw Pre-Mixed Fuel Mix
Your Power Equipment Headquarters CubCadet • Stihl • Ariens Troybilt • Gravely Lawntractors • Mowers • Trimmers Blowers and more
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570-675-3003
2965 Memorial Hwy., Dallas
Chain Saw Winter Hat Sweat Shirts Wind Breaker Brush Cutters Toy Models Tractor Covers Protective Sunglasses Hand Warmers Torpedo Heater (Propane) Salt Spreader Gift Certificates Safety Chaps Fuel Hand Pump Pressure Washers Lawn Carts Seed/Fertilizer Spreader Troy-Bilt Rototiller Leaf/Snow Handheld Blower Loading Ramps Lawn Aerator Tire Chains Stihl - Saw Chain, Guide Bars Fuel Treatment
“Do Your Holiday Shopping without the pushing crowds”
At Hilbert’s - The Tractor Store In the “Back Mt.” Your Power Equipment Headquarters
CubCadet • Stihl • Ariens Troybilt • Gravely Lawntractors • Mowers • Trimmers Blowers and more
EQUIPMENT
570-675-3003
2965 Memorial Hwy., Dallas
Why schedule medical visits and procedures now? To use this year’s benefits before they expire.
Don’t let the health benefits you’ve earned this year slip away. If you’ve already met your deductible or are using a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you have until the end of December to make sure you get the most out of your coverage. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-838-WELL (9355) or visit CommonwealthHealth.net to learn more about our services. Suggested ways to use your benefits: • Annual Mammogram • Colonoscopy • Annual Physical
• Joint Repair/Replacement • Cataract Surgery
The Affiliate Hospitals of Commonwealth Health: Berwick Hospital Center • First Hospital • Mid-Valley Hospital • Moses Taylor Hospital Regional Hospital of Scranton • Special Care Hospital • Tyler Memorial Hospital • Wilkes–Barre General Hospital
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RICK'S BODY SHOP ricksautobody 759425 2 x 1" 1003
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THIS WEEK’S FEATURE
Lakeside Skillet
Open Daily 7am - 9pm
Hand Made Lump Crab Patty.......................$10.00
served with homemade tartar sauce, Seasoned fries & handcut cole slaw
Southern BBQ pulled pork...........................$10.00
served with Corn Bread, Red Skin Mashed and Chunky Applesauce - Melt in your mouth tender pork...These are house baked and loaded with meat.
Black Oak Ham............................................$10.00
with Side of Homemade Pineapple Salsa, Mashed Red Skin Potatoes and Fresh Baby Carrots.
Old Fashioned Hot Roast Beef Skillet.........$10.00
slow roasted & topped with Homemade Beef Gravy, Mashed & Carrots
Lightly Breaded 6oz. Chicken Parmigiana..$10.00
served over Angel Hair Pasta with Cheese & Marinara, Garlic Bread Sticks
639-3474
Just 4 Miles From Dallas
Pole 279 • Lakeside Drive • Harveys Lake
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BUDWEISER BOTTLES $2 ALL NIGHT with Jill COMPLIMENTARY PIZZA WITH YOUR COCKTAIL 5-7 P.M. with Kristen CLAM NIGHT with Kristen $5 BURGER NIGHT with Mallory HAPPY HOUR 5-7 P.M. 7-9 P.M. LONG ISLAND ICED TEA $5 HAPPY HOUR 3-5 P.M. • $2 MILLER LITE
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B1890- Auto., CD, 18” Alum. Sport Wheels, Tilt, PW, PDL, Pwr. Seat, Safety Pkg., Reverse Sensing Sys., Side Impact Air Bags, 1st & 2nd Air Curtains, Anti-Theft Sys., Sirius Satellite Radio, SYNC, Keyless Entry, Message Center,
B1361 - Automatic, MyFord, 16” Alloy Wheels, Select Shift, Keyless Entry with Keypad,
B1767 - V6, Auto., CD, 17” Alloy Wheels, Tilt, PW, PDL, Pwr. Seat, Safety Pkg., Reverse Sensing Sys., Side Impact Air Bags, 1st & 2nd Air Curtains, Anti-Theft Sys., Sirius Satellite Radio, SYNC Keyless Entry, Message Center,
B1175, - Auto., MyFord, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, SYNC, Convenience Group, Cruise Control, Perimeter Alarm, Sirius Satellite Radio,
B1866 , V6, , Auto., Driver’s Vision Group. Blis w/Cross Traffic Alert, Rearview Camera, Rain Sensing Wipers, Moon & Tune Pkg., Sony Sound Sys., Reverse Sensing Sys.,
B1594 - Auto., MyFord, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, Convenience Group, Cruise Control, Perimeter Alarm, SYNC, Sirius Satellite Radio,
B1964 Auto., Driver’s Vision Group. Blis w/Cross Traffic Alert, Rearview Camera, Rain Sensing Wipers, Moon & Tune Pkg., Sony Sound Sys., Reverse Sensing Sys.,
B1714 - Auto., Convenience Group, Cruise Control, Perimeter Alarm, MyFord, SYNC, Sirius Satellite, 16” Alloy Wheels, Keyless Entry w/ Keypad,
B1333 Auto., Driver’s Vision Group. Blis w/Cross Traffic Alert, Rearview Camera, Rain Sensing Wipers, Moon & Tune Pkg., Sony Sound Sys., Reverse Sensing Sys., Luxury Pkg., 17” Alum. Wheels, Alum. Pedals, Premium Mats,
B1360 - Auto., Convenience Group, Cruise Control, Perimeter Alarm, Myford, SYNC, Sirius Satellite, 16” Alloy Wheels, Keyless Entry w/Keypad,
B1073 -
B1392 - Auto., MyFord, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, Auto., Driver’s Vision Group. Blis w/Cross SYNC, Convenience Group, Cruise Control, Perimeter Alarm, Traffic Alert, Rearview Camera, Rain Sensing Wipers, Sirius Satellite Radio, Moon & Tune Pkg., Sony Sound Sys.
B1092 -
, Auto., Driver’s Vision Group. Blis w/Cross Traffic Alert, Rearview Camera, Rain Sensing Wipers, Sony Sound Sys. Moon & Tune Pkg.,
B1604 - Auto., MyFord, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, Convenience Group, Cruise Control, Perimeter Alarm, Sirius Satellite Radio, SYNC,
B1284, B1468- 3.7L V6 Engine, Automatic Transmission, XL Plus Pkg., Cruise Control, CD, MyKey, Power Equipment Group, Power Mirrors, XL Decor Group, 40/20/40 Cloth Seat
B1683 , Trailer Tow Pkg., CD, 6.2L V8, Auto., SYNC, Fog Lamps, Adjustable Pedals, Pwr. Seat, Electronic Shift-onthe-Fly, Trailer Hitch, Roof Clearance Lights, Powerscope Trailer Tow Mirrors,
B1457 , 5.0L V8, Auto. Temp Control, Privacy Glass, Pwr. Heated Leather Seats, Universal Garage Door Opener, 6 Disc CD, Remote Start, Rearview Camera, Reverse Sensing Sys., Tailgate Step, Chrome Angular Step Bar, Chrome Pwr. Folded Heated Signal Mirrors, 18” Chrome Clad Wheels
B1399 -
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, 5.0L V8,
Remote Start, Rearview Camera, Reverse Sensing Sys., Tailgate Step, Chrome Angular Step Bar, Chrome Pwr. Folded Heated Signal Mirrors
B1700 , Trailer Tow Pkg., CD, 6.2L V8, Auto., SYNC, Fog Lamps, Adjustable Pedals, Pwr. Seat, Electronic Shift-on-the-Fly, Trailer Hitch, Roof Clearance Lights, Powerscope Trailer Tow Mirrors
B1674, CD, Trailer Tow Pkg., Auto., 6.2L V8 Engine, Fog Lamps, Adjustable Pedals, Pwr. Seat, SYNC, Electronic-Shift-on-the-Fly, Trailer Hitch, Powerscope Trailer Tow Mirrors, Roof Clearance Lights
*Tax and tags extra. Security Deposit waived. All factory rebates applied *See salesperson for details. All payments subject to credit approval by the primary lending source, Tier 0 rate. Special APR financing cannot be combined with Ford cash rebate. Photos of vehicles are for illustration purposes only. Coccia Ford is not responsible for any typographical errors. See dealer for details. Sale ends
CALL NOW 823-8888 1-800-817-FORD Overlooking Mohegan Sun 577 East Main St., Plains
Just Minutes from Scranton or W-B