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Alaina Raspen, 5, of Sweet Valley, smiles as Santa talks to her after making an appearance at the end of the Ross Elementary School holiday program.
DEAR SANTA
Dear Santa, letters to Santa Claus. The young- puzzles. Does Rudolph live on the Bruce sters agreed to share their letters North Pole? with readers of The Dallas Post. Leo Dear Santa, What do you do during sumFROM ADVENTURES Dear Santa, mer? IN LEARNING Can you make a snowman? Mason Melina Dear Santa, Dear Santa, I know about giving. The more Back Mountain children pen letters to the jolly old man Dear Santa, Do your reindeer eat carrots? you give, the more you get. himself, hoping he will fulfill their Christmas wishes. Could you please play puzzles Scott Jacob with me? McKenna Dear Santa, Dear Santa, How do your reindeer fly? Children at I’m Big Now and Back Mountain practiced their Would you come to play with Dear Santa, Vera Adventures in Learning in the penmanship last week by writing us? We can play cars, petshop and
Could you please play with me and my brother? Ryan Dear Santa, What do you eat for dinner? Leah Dear Santa, I hope you have a good Christmas. Could you come play puzzles with me? Chastity See SANTA, Page 7
Scouts from Troop 281 pack toys for tots, remember soldiers Boys collect for Toys for Tots, pack Christmas stockings for military personnel stationed in Kuwait. By CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK Dallas Post Correspondent
Scouts love to help and members of Dallas Boy Scout Troop 281 spend part of their Christmas party each year collecting and packing carloads of wrapped toys for less fortunate children. The toys are then distributed by the Marine reserve unit at the Wyoming barracks. Playing the Santa role is easy for Jared Casaldi, of Sweet Valley, and Matthew Reynolds, who said that packing toys in the Marine vans
was loads of fun, especially knowing that the “toys would go to people who had little money or whose parents had been laid off from work this year.” This year, besides the annual Toys for Tots collection, there was an extra project for the Scouts to handle. About 100 Christmas stockings packed by Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts from Dallas Troop and Pack 281 will find their way to Kuwait for Christmas. They will be sent directly to 1st lieutenant Paul Luksa, a 2003 Dallas High School graduate and former Eagle Scout from the troop, who is stationed there. Rebecca Oley, a mother whose two sons, David and Matthew, packed some of the socks, says the Scouts were given empty socks with a list of suggestions for their contents. Things like candy, drink mixes, chips, dried meats, snacks, toothpaste and toothbrushes
About 100 Christmas stockings packed by Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts from Dallas Troop an Pack 281 will find their way to Kuwait for Christmas. They will be sent directly to 1st lieutenant Paul Luksa, a 2003 Dallas High School graduate and former Eagle Scout from the troop, who is stationed there.
come in handy in the desert. The Scouts had no trouble coming up with meaningful and fun items for the stockings, she said. Brothers Ryan and Jake Nita, of Shavertown, were very proud, knowing their hand-stuffed stockings would go to soldiers serving in the Iraq desert. According to Ed Luksa, Paul’s father, it’s surprising that so many men serving overseas get few packages from home. Luksa is in touch almost daily by phone with his son who says he feels privileged to
CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK/ FOR THE DALLAS POST
Mathew Reynolds and Jared Casaldi, of Boy Scout Troop 281, Dallas, help load toys collected at the annual Toys for Tots collection held by the U.S Marine reserve unit from the Wyoming barracks.
have received so many packages from the Back Mountain community. This is the second 14-month tour of duty for Paul, who serves
with the PA National Guard 109th Army Infantry Reserve Unit guarding a base on the Iraq border with Kuwait. Ed Luksa says this shipment of Christmas stockings will
endear his son to the troops and local people, with whom American troops share their presents. “They’re really going to love him over there,” he said.
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DALLAS TOWNSHIP
Residents question emergency plans By CAMILLE FIOTI Dallas Post Correspondent
township’s website and Facebook page. In another matter, William Perry asked the supervisors why his property off Ransom Road was recently named “Payne Lane.” Roadmaster Martin Barry said the road, which contains three homes, was given a name when the county 911 re-addressing was conducted between 2010 and 2011. “The owners were notified and were given several name options,” Barry said, adding that the township paid for and erected the red street signs with white lettering so as to not place a financial hardship on the residents. Also, Christina Brown, of Valley View Drive, reported that a poor drainage system caused damage to her property. She said a “ditch” across the street from her house would overflow every time it rained, causing excess water to flood her property and collapse a retaining wall. The township has since cleaned out the swale and paved over it, putting an end to the problem but Brown wants the township to pay for repairs
A resident who lives near the dehydration plant in Wyoming County asked the board of supervisors how residents will be notified in the event of a natural gas emergency. Jack Dodson, chief of the Kunkle Fire Department, told the woman that residents would be alerted by a siren in the event of a true emergency. He also said the township is looking into establishing a reverse 911 system that would be available to all township residents. Dodson added that PVR (the former Chief Gathering) put out an informational flyer about what to do in the event of a gas emergency and that flyer will be made available on the township’s website as well as at the municipal office. Supervisor Liz Martin said State Representative Karen Boback and State Senator Lisa Baker are working with state and federal agencies on a plan to address residents’ concerns regarding noise from the plant and other issues. Martin said updates would be made available as quickly as possible on the See PLANS, Page 7
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Two-year-old Lilly Morse, of Dallas, gets a present from Santa at the Daddow-Isaacs American Legion children’s Christmas party.
LEHMAN TOWNSHIP
Budget includes small tax increase By CAMILLE FIOTI Dallas Post Correspondent
olution to wave the township’s 2012 contribution to the plan. In other business, Supervisor Doug Ide announced that the Meeker Outlet Bridge is now open. “It’s a temporary repair,” Ide said of the joint project between the township and Penn DOT to install a new sixfoot pipe. Ide said the bridge needs to be replaced and that PennDOT asked him if the township could take it over. The board voted to decline Penn DOT’s invitation to take over the bridge. “We don’t want to own any bridges,” said Chairman Dave Sutton, adding that it would cost approximately $1.2 million to replace the bridge properly. “That’s about a year’s budget for this township.” Sutton pointed out that the only bridge the township owns is a stone arch bridge in the Lake Silkworth area. The board also: · Approved a resolution to authorize the Back Mountain Regional Fire and EMS to operate in Lehman Township. The new department, which is a merger of Lehman and Dallas
Citing increases in insurance premiums, workman’s compensation contributions and other expenses, the board of supervisors said on Dec. 17 that next year’s $1.2 million budget would include a small tax increase of a fifth of a mill. The increase from 1.25 to 1.45 mills would amount to about $25 extra per household. A mill is a $1 tax on every $1,000 of assessed property value. Treasurer Al Cragle reported that the township satisfactorily passed a recent state audit of the police and non-uniformed pension funds from 2009 to 2011. “They audited both funds and we are in full compliance,” Cragle said, adding that the funds are “overfunded” with a surplus of roughly $500,000. Cragle attributed the overage to healthy investment returns over the last two to three years since the township turned the fund over to LeTort Trust of Camp Hill. Due to the overfunding of the pension fund, the board voted on a res- See TAX, Page 7
Five-month-old Juliana Polous, of Dallas, plays with keys with family friend, Tania Gomez, of Harveys Lake, while they wait for Santa to arrive.
Santa’s a big hit at Legion party S
anta found his way to the annual children’s Christmas party at Two-year-old Andrew David Harvey, of Beaumont, center, sits on Daddow-Isaacs Dallas American Legion on Dec. 16. Children Santa’s chair with his great-grandparents, Charles and Wink had their pictures taken with Santa and enjoyed food and pre- Fleming, of Dallas at the Daddow-Isaacs American Legion. sents.
Mountain Grange receives $1,000 grant from state Mountain Grange is the recipient of a $1,000 grant from Pennsylvania State Grange which it received for having the largest increase in membership. Individual members who
recruited just one new member were eligible to win one of five $50 cash prizes. Winners were chosen through a random drawing held during the Night of Honors at the 140th Annual PA State
Grange Session in Butler. PA State Grange will continue this program into 2013. New members reported for the fourth quarter and the first three quarters of 2013 will be used to deter-
mine the winner. Mountain Grange No. 567 is located at 1632 W. 8th St., Wyoming,. Beginning in April 2013, meetings will be held at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month.
BMT native living in CT finds comfort in her pastor’s words By DOTTY MARTIN dmartin@mydallaspost.com
JoAnn Newberry was glued to her television set on Dec. 14 when news broke of a shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. A native of Orange and a 1976 graduate of Dallas High School, Newberry and her husband, Barry Sacks, live in Southbury, CT, just four miles from Newtown. Their son, 13-year-old Jesse, was “locked down” at a middle school in Southbury during the incident. Newberry and Sacks are both former Times Leader employees, she as business manager and he as a sportswriter. Sacks is now employed as a senior producer at ESPN. Newberry’s nephew, DJ Carey, a 2008 graduate of Dallas High School, also lives with them and works at ESPN.
The news was numbing. Twenty 6 and 7-year-old children dead. Six faculty and staff members murdered. Hundreds of children and their families traumaNewberry tized. Twenty-year-old Adam Lanza, who lived in Newtown with his mother, Nancy, had forced his way into the elementary school shortly after classes began and opened fire before taking his own life. Police later found Nancy Lanza dead in her home. As children were taken from the school building and led across the street to the Newtown Fire Hall, Newberry’s pastor, the Rev. Walter Pitman, of the United Congregational Church in Southbury, was one of four chaplains called upon to
“The girl told her mother she saw the robber. She said he had on a mask and he was there to take their lunch money.”
Jo Ann Newberry Former BMT resident
comfort families and first responders. On Sunday, just two days after the shooting, the crowd at United Congregational Church was a standing-room only one. Newberry and her family were there, seeking comfort in Rev. Pitman’s words. And Pitman delivered, leaving not a dry eye in the house. “He talked about a first responder, whom he said was a 6’3” strapping guy,” Newberry remembered. “The guy came out of the school with a child, placed that child in his mother’s arms, then turned around and collapsed in the pastor’s arms,
sobbing uncontrollably.” Rev. Pitman told his congregation how he and he other pastors prayed and cried with the first responders, talking with them as they all worked their way through what could only be conceived as unthinkable. He talked about how family members were at the fire hall, receiving their children as they came out of the school. But, then he talked about what happened when the last child was reunited with his mother. “He said the fire hall became very quiet,” Newberry said. “Then you heard crying, then sobbing, then yelling. He and
the other pastors waited with the families as long as they needed them to, comforting them.” During his Sunday sermon, Rev. Pitman talked about how God created the world but no one said He made it perfect. He talked about how God also created nature and chaos. He told the congregation he felt God was on the scene at the school and the fire house, helping first responders do their jobs. And he felt God’s presence when he returned home to his own family members that night, as they hugged him and expressed their thanks for his safety. The pastor always invites children to the front of the church on Sunday mornings and talks to them prior to sending them off to their Sunday School classes. Last Sunday’s children’s sermon was like no other. He told the children to always
remember that they are loved and that he loves them. He asked if they knew who else loves them and asked the entire congregation to stand. “He then said, ‘All these people love you and they will keep you safe,’” Newberry said. “He choked up. It was very powerful.” At the conclusion of the service, Rev. Pitman told everyone present that no one would leave the church without a hug. With his wife at his side, the pastor hugged each and every parishioner as they exited the church. Although Newberry does not know anyone involved in the tragedy, the best friend of her exercise partner has a daughter who attends Sandy Hook Elementary School. “The girl told her mother she saw the robber,” Newberry said. “She said he had on a mask and he was there to take their lunch money.”
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BMT artist exhibits at New Visions
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Church plans Hymn Sing
Annmarie Ciccarelli, of Dallas, will exhibit her work at New Visions Studio & Gallery, 201 Vine St., Scranton. An opening reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 4 featuring free food and drink and a meet and greet with the artists. Ciccarelli received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual Arts from Keystone College. Her work is usually abstract, combining bold color with organic and geometric shapes. Her work has been exhibited throughout the region in juried and group exhibitions. She is an Artist in Residence with the Pennsylvania Council for the Arts and was awarded a Lackawanna County Arts and Culture Grant in 2010 for a collaborative project. Ciccarelli will exhibit in a group show at AFA in March 2012. In this exhibit, she will show a new series of mixed media work in response to her relationship with time. Studio hours are noon to 6 Annmarie Ciccarelli, of Dallas, will exhibit her work at New Vip.m. Tuesday through Sun- sions Studio & Gallery, 201 Vine St., Scranton. A day.
Community Bible Church of Sweet Valley is holding a Christmas Hymn Sing at 1:30 p.m. today, Dec. 23 at the church, 5390 Main Road, Sweet Valley, directly across from the Sweet Valley Fire Hall. Refreshments will be served.
Loyalville church lists services
SVCC plans children’s holiday musical
Trucksville, will offer a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24. Sunday morning services will be held at 9 and 10:45 a.m. and a Wednesday Family Night Service is set for 6:30 p.m. A fully-staffed nursery and Junior Church is provided on Sunday mornings. For more information, call the church office at 696-0399.
The Sweet Valley Church of Christ, 5439 Main Road, Sweet Valley, will hold a Christmas Eve Children’s musical titled “Angel Alert!” at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 24. The church is handicap accessible. For more information and directions, call 477-2320 or log onto thesvcc.org.
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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. A meal will be served at the church at noon 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.
Holiday services at Cross Creek
Cross Creek Community Church, 370 Carverton Road,
Dr. Massey elected to honor roll at Kent Flack, a student in to board of directors theMelissa sixth form (12th grade) at
Scott L. Massey, Ph.D., P.A.-C., the founding department chairperson, program director and professor of Misericordia University’s fiveyear Master of Science program in Physician Assistant Studies, has been elected to serve on the Physician Assistant Education Association Board of Directors. The Physician Assistant Education Association is the only national organization in the country representing physician assistant education programs.
Kent School in Kent, CT, was named to the high honor roll for the fall term of 2012-2013. Flack is a daughter of Harold and Jean Flack, of Dallas.
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Kaitlin Bartley, of Dallas, a student at King’s College, recently participated in the fourth annual career day sponsored by the King’s Washington, D.C., Area Alumni Club. She was among 50 King’s students who travelled to the nation’s capital for the two-day event.
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Helen Franklin notes 96th year with party
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Family and friends helped Helen Franklin, of Jackson Township, celebrate her 96th birthday on Nov. 25 at Grotto Pizza, Harveys Lake. Franklin was born on Nov. 25, 1916 in the family home on the farm where she now resides. She was the daughter of Maude Bulford Splitt and Gustav Robert Splitt. She also had a brother, Durwood. Franklin’s father worked in the mines and as a farmer. Before her parents were married, her mother taught in one-room schoolhouses in Jackson Township and Dallas Township. Franklin attended the Ceasetown one-room school and went
on to graduate from Dallas Township High School in 1935. She and her husband, Norman, lived in Philadelphia and Horsham for many years. Their daughters, Kathleen and Carol May, were educated as trained nurses. Although the Jackson United Methodist Church was Franklin’s home church, she is now a member of the Huntsville United Methodist Church. Franklin thanks all those who helped celebrated her birthday, including her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as Helen Franklin, of Jackson Township, seated above, celebrated her her niece, Sandy, and her hus- 96th birthday with a party at Grotto Pizza, Harveys Lake, attended by band, Rev. Tom Morris, who live family and friends. near her.
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Temple to benefit the Children’s Research Hospital in Philadelphia. She was a member of the Red Hat Society of Dallas and the Sister Act. She was a member of Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas, and its Altar and Rosary Society. Surviving are her daughter, Trudy Clemson, Dallas; son, Joseph Gerchak Jr., West Wyoming; five grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
GORDON - Marie Gordon, 77, of Trucksville, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, at the River Street Manor, Wilkes-Barre. She was born in Swoyersville and worked in the garment industry for 50 years, spending 40 of those years working at United Pants Factory, Swoyersville. She has resided in Trucksville for the past 47 years. Surviving are her sisters, Roseann Waslick, also a resident of River Street Manor, WilkesBarre; Margaret Basinger, LansCLARK - Robert E. Jr., of ing, Mich.; Claire Gulla, SwoyersDover, Del., died on Tuesday, ville; brother, Joseph Lawrence, Dec. 11, 2012. Swoyersville; nieces and nephHe was born in Wilmington, ews. Del., and attended Friends School and Fork Union Military JESSE – Nina, 60, of TunkhanAcademy before receiving his BS nock, died Thursday evening, from Dickinson College and his Dec. 13, 2012, at home. law degree from GW University. Surviving are her husband of He worked for E.I. Dupont Co., 43 years, Edward Jesse Sr.; chilthe Joseph W. Riley Co. and later dren, Edward Jr., Tunkhannock; owned and managed JB Clark’s April, Tunkhannock; and Billie Jo Fine Eatery in Dallas. After mov- Opet, Hallstead; three grandchiling back to Delaware, in 2008, he dren; siblings, George Yaskowvolunteered for the Court Ap- ich, Susquehanna; Marion pointed Special Advocate (CA- Bolles, Montrose; and Gloria SA) and Faithful Friends. Penny, Hallstead. Surviving are his wife of 19 Memorial services are schedyears, Janice Brobyn Riley Clark; uled for noon today, Dec. 23 at daughter, Kim McFetridge; son, her son Edward’s home, 162 JenRobert Lane; stepdaughter, Vikins Lane, Tunkhannock. Her vian Kessler; stepson, Gregory family asks that guests bring an Riley; three grandchildren. ornament in her memory to the Memorial donations to Faithmemorial. ful Friends, 12 Germay Drive, Wilmington, DE 19804. KAPPLER - Charles F. III, 73, of Tunkhannock and ChristianstFLYTE - Rosemary, 69, of Lehed, St. Croix, died suddenly on man Township, died on Friday, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. Dec. 15, 2012, at the Meadows He was born on Dec. 19, 1938, Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dallas, following a lengthy ill- was a graduate of Kingston High School, class of 1956, and attendness.
She was born on April 4, 1943, in Hanover Township, attended and graduated from Hanover High School in 1960. She also graduated from the Empire School of Beauty, achieving licensure as a Beautician/Cosmetologist. She had also been employed by Rifkin Manufacturing. For many years, along with her husband, Harold, she co-owned and operated Flyte’s Licensed Personal Care Home in Huntsville. More recently, she was employed by both Fino’s Pharmacy and RiteAid Pharmacy in Dallas. She was a member of the Gate of Heaven Parish in Dallas. Surviving are her husband of 41 years, Harold Flyte; a son, Brian, both of Huntsville; aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. GERCHAK - Eleanor (Ellie) Maroun died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012. She was born Sept. 15, 1932, in Danbury, Conn., was a graduate of Danbury High School and attended college. She worked for the Department of the Navy in Washington, D.C., prior to her marriage. She was a member of ACBL (American Contract Bridge League), reaching the level of NABC. She was very active at duplicate bridge at the Jewish Community Center and ran a Marathon Bridge Tournament at Irem
daughter in Middleburgh. He was born on Corby Hill, Tunkhannock, and had worked on the Shamokin Dam Power Plant, as a logger and on his family farm. He retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Highway. He was a charter member of the Tunkhannock Pilgrim Holiness Church. He served as a lay minister, taught the young adult Sunday school class and served on the church board as an advisory member. He was a member of the NRA, Trappers Association and Republican National Committee. Surviving arehis wife of 63 years, Velma Payne Sickler, son, Rev. Paul J., Milmont; daughter, Bonita L. Musser, Middleburg; foster son, Robert Sims, Philadelphia; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Harold, Meshoppen; James, Centermoreland; Robert, Tunkhannock; sisters, Dorothy Shupp and Sara Greenly, Tunkhannock; nieces and nephews. Memorial donations to the PilSICKLER - Paul C., of TunkNUSBAUM - Joan (Powell) Flack, 81, of Naples, Fla. and Dal- hannock, died on Wednesday, grim Holiness Church, 102 West las, died on Thursday, Dec. 6, Dec. 12, 2012, at the home of his St., Tunkhannock, PA 18657. 2012, at the Bentley Village Care Center in Naples, Fla. She was born in Wilkes-Barre in 1931, raised in Dallas and attended the Wilkes-Barre Institute and the Penn Hall Girls Preparatory School in Chambersburg. She was a member of the West-
Association , 1701 N. Beauregard moreland Club, Huntsville Golf Club, Naples Yacht Club and the St., Alexandria, VA 22311. Hole in the Wall Golf Club, NaMcHALE - William John “Bud- ples, Fla. She served for many years on dy” Sr., 82, of Shavertown, died on Dec. 16, 2012, at the home of the board of directors of Diamond Consolidated Industries of his daughter Cathy Prater. He was born Aug. 27, 1930, and Wyoming. She also served on the was a graduate of Pittston Area board of The Boulevard Club Condominium Association, NaHigh School, class of 1948. He served two tours in the ples, Fla. Surviving are her daughter, JaUnited States Naval Service during the Korean War as a radioman net (Jefie) Flack; son, Harold on the USS Cabot between the (Hal); 14 grandchildren; stepdaughters, Heide Nusbaum; Jenyears 1948 and 1953. He was employed by Owens Il- nifer Nusbaum Simmons; steplinois as a plant engineer from son, Howard Nusbaum Jr. Memorial donations to The 1968 through 1991. He was a member of Gate of Rusty Flack Memorial Garden at Grace Episcopal Church, 30 ButHeaven Church, Dallas. Surviving are his children, Wil- ler St., Kingston, PA 18704; The liam J. Jr., Ramsey, N.J.; Ann El- Charles D. Flack Memorial len Krench, Seattle, Wash.; Sha- Scholarship Fund at Misericordia ron Resetar, Elizabethtown; University, 301 Lake St., Dallas, Jeanne Rosengrant, Trucksville; PA 18612; or the Wyoming SemiCathy Prater, Shavertown; sister, nary Fine Arts Program, c/o the Jeanne Donahue, Allentown; 16 Development Office, 201 N. grandchildren and seven great- Sprague Ave., Kingston, PA 18704. grandchildren.
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ASHTON - William J., 78, of Lehman Township, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at his home. He was born in Chase and was a graduate of Lake-Lehman High School. He was formerly employed by Transco Gas Pipeline in the maintenance department. Surviving are his wife, the former Alvertta Riczu, Lehman Township; sons, David, Lehman Township; James, Clarks Summit; daughters, Susan Napkora, Dallas; Laura Horvath, Lehman Township; four grandchildren; brother, Albert, Chase; sister, Audrey Nelson, Lancaster; nieces and nephews. Memorial donations to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 600 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 or the ALS Association “Lou Gehrig’s Disease,” Greater Philadelphia Chapter, 321 Norristown Road, Suite 260, Ambler, PA 19002.
ed Wilkes College. He joined the Pennsylvania National Guard and was called to the regular Army during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He graduated from Officers Training School, Fort Benning, Georgia and was stationed at Fort Polk, Louisiana. Attaining the rank of captain, he was Commanding Officer of the Plymouth National Guard Armory. He was vice president and partner of Kingston Metal Specialties, Luzerne. In retirement, he was a gunsmith, owning and operating Auburn Gun Shop, Meshoppen. He was a long-time member of the NRA and a member of the North Branch Land Trust. He was a member and past Master of Kingston Lodge, No. 395, F & AM and a past Master of Factoryville Lodge, No. 341, F & AM; Caldwell Consistory, Bloomsburg; Chapter Council and Commandary, Wilkes-Barre; and Irem Temple. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Nell-Ann Romanansky Kappler; his sons, Charles F. IV, Dallas; Edward S., New Hampshire; Christopher T., New York; six grandchildren; sister, Barbara Romanansky, Mountain Top; a niece and an aunt. Memorial donations to the North Branch Land Trust, 11 Carverton Road, Trucksville, PA 18708 or the American Diabetes
Senior Citizens Centers sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties offer hot noon meals Monday through Friday to people 60 years of age or older. Donations from participants are gratefully accepted and needed in order to expand this program. The following is the menu for the week of Dec. 24: MONDAY: Spaghetti (whole wheat pasta) and meatballs, Italian wedding soup, garden salad, Italian bread, crackers, parmesan cheese, lemon sorbet, margarine, milk and coffee. TUESDAY: Centers closed for Christmas day. WEDNESDAY: Baked ham, lima beans, roasted potatoes, whole wheat dinner roll, cheesecake with pineapple topping, margarine, milk and coffee. THURSDAY: Meatloaf, gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, whole wheat dinner roll, pear bread pudding, margarine, milk and coffee. FRIDAY: New Year’s special lunch - Roast pork with gravy, sauerkraut, peas and pearl onions, bread stuffing, rye bread, orange juice, apple cobbler, margarine, milk and coffee.
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Newberry president thankful for story Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to bring to your attention a wonderful article which appeared in Sunday’s edition of The Dallas Post. Entitled “Life in these parts is easy, beautiful, entertaining,” your correspondent Charlotte Bartizek captured the ambiance of Newberry Estate for what it is a convivial gathering of folks enjoying a wonderful place to live in the company of their neighbors and friends. Simply said, Ms. Bartizek caught the very essence of the
community. And, as if that wasn’t enough, it is clear Ms. Bartizek went the extra mile in researching her article and ultimately educating many of the Newberry homeowners of their community’s roots. Kudos are in order for her industry as well as her writing style. It was a job well done for which your paper can be justifiably proud. Fred Halsey President, Newberry Homeowner Association
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Dear Editor: It is wonderful for the Back Mountain that you are writing about the different neighborhoods within our community. This is neighbor to neighbor and this is what the Back Mountain is. I often reflect on the privileges we have. Just our beautiful Harvest Festival where families jam our main street and we come together and enjoy shows that this is “small town America.” My personal experiences at
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Could this be Santa’s sleigh, all dressed up and ready to go on Christmas Eve? A Dallas Post photographer found this sleigh at The Lands at Hillside Farms, ready and waiting for its next mission.
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20 YEARS AGO – 1992
Reader loved the story about her neighborhood the Meadows and all the dedicated volunteers and the community organizations that pitch in to enhance other people’s lives show how totally unselfish Back Mountain residents are as they give from the heart. Charlotte Bartizek caught the true spirit of Newberry. The picture of Joshua coming home from school was precious and showed that Newberry is about all ages. Marilyn Gregorski Newberry Estate resident
MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel • On Dec. 29, 1878, the first game is played between two teams of the first professional baseball league in Cuba. Baseball was introduced in Cuba around 1864, when some students returned home from studying in the United States and introduced their fellow islanders to the bat and ball. • On Dec. 25, 1880, Layne Hall is born in Mississippi. When he died in 1990, Hall was the oldest licensed driver in the United States. In his nearly 75 years on the road, Hall never got a speeding ticket or citation of any kind. • On Dec. 26, 1917, during World War I, President Woodrow Wilson announces the nationalization of many of the country’s railroads. The Railroad Control Act stated that within 21 months of a peace treaty, the railroads would be returned to their owners. In March 1920, the railroads became private property once again. • On Dec. 27, 1932, at the height of the Great Depression, thousands of people turn out for the opening of Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Radio City Music Hall was designed as a palace for the people - a place of beauty where ordinary folks could see high-quality entertainment. It remains the largest indoor theater in the world. • On Dec. 24, 1979, the Soviet Union invades Afghanistan under the pretext of upholding the Soviet-Afghan Friendship Treaty of 1978. Within days, the Soviets had secured the capital of Kabul after overcoming fierce but brief resistance from the Afghan army.
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Brownie Troop #649 recently toured Insalaco’s Supermarket, Dallas, as part of the “Good Food” try-it. Chris Kutchaus and Kelly Taylor of Insalaco’s conducted the tour. Participating Brownies included Kaitlyn Musto, Dexie Hains, Leah Bolton, Jennifer Polachek, Angela Duris, ONLY Cassie MisYESTERDAY hanski, Laura Vanderhook, Erin Swepston, Jonelle Dickson, Jamie Sulewski, Rachel Kukowsky and Lindsey Kelly.
30 YEARS AGO - 1982
Dallas Junior Woman’s Club inducted two new members at a candlelight dinner meeting held recently at The Castle, Memorial Highway, Dallas. Kathy Oravitz, club president, and Valerie Gialanella, membership chairman, welcomed Beth Martina and Gail Smallwood to the membership. Kiersten Fries, Mark Liva and Mark Steinkirchner, members of the Dallas Junior High School Band were selected to the first Northeastern Pa. Junior High honors Band. The 128-member band presented a concert at Marywood College recently.
40 YEARS AGO - 1972
The Dallas Kiwanis Club hosted the Dallas Class “B” football champions team at a dinner Dec. 6 at Irem Temple Country Club. Guests included six Dallas AllScholastic Team members in the Wyoming Valley Conference. Among the team members pre-
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Barbara Jane Malkames, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Malkemes, Shavertown, was granted leave from National Art School in Washington to make her annual Christmas window pictures. Windows at Duke Isaac’s, Gosart’s Store, Trucksville Mill, Kingston Auto Parts, Guyette’s, Hall’s Drug Store and Brace’s restaurant have been decorated as well as many private residences. Barbara, 18, will take flash pictures of her work for credit in her course.
70 YEARS AGO - 1942
Neighbors and friends dropped in and chatted with Mr. and Mrs. James Franklin yesterday to help them celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Fifty years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin were married in the Dallas Methodist parsonage by Reverend Jonah Underwood. 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.
50 YEARS AGO - 1962
The Hobby Club, Fernbrook, held its Christmas Party on Tuesday night at the Kingston House. The following were present: Mesdames Alfred Wendel, Carol Lasher, Mary Reese, Sally Wagner, Mary Lasher, Priscilla Coolbuagh, Ruth Young, Florence Martin, Warren Scranton, Vida Adams, Susie Welch, Gladys Gabel, Joyce Sidorek, Verna Cummings, Doris Kitchen, Barbara Lasher and Agnes Sidorek. At local A&P markets, turkeys were 35 cents a pound, semiboneless hams were 69 cents a pound, stuffing bread sold for 22 cents a bag, shrimp was 77 cents a pound and a half gallon of Marvel ice cream was 59 cents.
60 YEARS AGO - 1952
Marilyn Mosier, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Mosier, Tunkhannock Highway, has been selected to attend the Northeastern Pennsylvania District Band Festival in Stroudsburg in January. Marilyn, solo clarinetist with the Dallas-Franklin Township Band, attended the District Band last year and was a state finalist in the Forensic and Music League contests.
STRANGE BUT TRUE By Samantha Weaver • It was beloved American film star Katharine Hepburn who made the following sage observation: “Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get, only with what you are expecting to give - which is everything.” • You might be surprised to learn that one out of every18 people has a third nipple. • The epic 1939 film “Gone With the Wind” was awarded 10 Academy Awards and is a beloved classic to this day. Given the astounding success of the movie, it’s shocking that one of the stars, Vivien Leigh, was paid only $15,000 for her role as Scarlett O’Hara. • The world’s smallest spider is about the size of the period at the end of this sentence. • You may not realize it, but not all “light” beers have fewer calories than brews without that label. A beer simply has to be lighter in color to be called “light.” • The African ostrich lays an egg that weighs a whopping 30 pounds. It’s so sturdy that a grown man can stand on it without causing it any harm. • When the Titanic sank in 1912, many passengers perished in the frigid waters because no ship came to their aid until the Carpathia arrived more than two hours after the disaster. However, there was another ship nearby as the liner sank: a freighter, the California, was only 10 miles away. The crew even saw emergency flares fired from the liner, but they thought it was part of a celebration rather than a signal of distress. • Although a normal human infant is born with 350 bones, the normal human adult has only 206 bones. ••• Thought for the Day: "I’m an excellent housekeeper. Every time I get a divorce, I keep the house." - Zsa Zsa Gabor
“ W H AT I S T H E B E S T C H R I S T M A S P R E S E N T YO U E V E R R E C E I V E D ? ”
“A rifle for deer hunting. I was young, about 15 and I really appreciated it.” Emerson Veitch Dallas
"A good recovery after heart valve surgery at Geisinger. I can play golf again." Ed Day Dallas
"An emerald green Cadillac my husband bought for me." Jean Litchauer Harveys Lake
"My children, Mike and Tammy, who were both adopted around Christmas time." Mike Dzanko Shavertown
"I’d say it would be my scooter from last year." Nicholas Christman Shavertown
"I play classic rock and New Age music so I’d say my acoustic guitar from last year." Eric Anderson Shavertown
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Pre-school boys from Adventures in Learning in Dallas who wrote letters to Santa are, from left, first row, Jacob Marcin, Max Jackson, Leo Matus, Bruce Coolbaugh and Jared Jackson. Second row, Scott Egbert, Jones Dunaj, Ryan Kintz and Mason Green.
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Dear Santa, Could you play Froggy with me? Can I take a picture with you? Michael Dear Santa, I am going to try to be nice. I love you, Santa. Emma Dear Santa, What is your favorite reindeer? Conor Dear Santa, My favorite cookie is a Christmas one. What kind do you like? Cami Dear Santa, What do you do in the springtime? Jones
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to the wall since the water originated on a township rightof-way. The board said it would look into the problem. Jason Demnicki, a Luzerne County Community College student, told supervisors that students and teachers should be allowed to carry guns in their schools to protect themselves and others, if needed. “Gun free zones are where all of the mass shootings have taken place,” said Demnicki, pointing out that schools are
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Fire and Ambulance, will operate out of a facility near the grounds of the Luzerne County Fairgrounds on Route 118. · Voted to lease with a purchase option a 2013 Dodge Ram 5500 all-wheel drive cabin chassis 2.5-ton truck. The truck, which will be available in March, will be paid for
Pre-school girls from Adventures in Learning in Dallas who wrote letters to Santa are, from left, first row, Vera Moser, Leah Ricardo, Noelle Cunningham and Chasity Basara. Second row, Melina Wiese, McKenna Heffron, Emma Butcher and Cami Kraynack.
L A K E- L E H M A N S C H O O L D I ST R I CT
The following Back Mountain real estate transactions have been recorded in the Luzerne County Office of Recorder of Deeds for the week of Dec. 10, 2012: Russell J. and Sherri L. Newell to Jeffrey G. Starkweather, Lot 1, Dallas Village, Dallas Borough; $195,000 Joseph M Kubek to Douglas K. Berryman, 2 parcels, Kingston Township; $200,000 Harry M. Howell (per attorney in fact), Nancy Ide (attorney in fact) and Linda Sofia (attorney in fact) to Daniel and Maryann Dougal, .7 acre, Dallas Township; $65,000 Diversified Investors Inc. to Kevin Casey, Lots 167D and 168D, Dallas Borough; $8,750 Nancy Grabenstetter to Vanessa A. and Samuel L. Warren III, 26 Saginaw St., 4 parcels, Dallas Township; $180,000
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Dear Santa, Dear Santa, How are you? We have been What do you do on Christmas? trying to be good. Please bring Do you build snowmen? Noelle Death Star. Ernie FROM I’M BIG NOW Dear Santa, How are you? We have been Dear Santa, How are you? We have been trying to be good. Please bring trying to be good. Please bring a American girl. Erika crochet set. Christopher Dear Santa, How are you? We have been Dear Santa, How are you? We have been trying to be good. Please bring a trying to be good. Please bring a new Riddler. Logan 3DDS. Kevin Dear Santa, How are you? We have been Dear Santa, How are you? We have been trying to be good. Please bring trying to be good. Please bring a wrestlers. Jack paint set. Carlee Dear Santa, BILL TARUTIS PHOTOS/ FOR THE DALLAS POST How are you? We have been Dear Santa, How are you? We have been trying to be good. Please bring a Kindergarteners from I’m Big Now in Dallas who wrote letters to Santa are, from left, first row, Erika trying to be good. Please bring Barbie Boat. Doran, Lily Velez, Carlee Fitch and Kyla Kon. Second row, Christopher Miller, Kevin Miller, Jack LeanErika dri, Logan Valkenburg and Ernie Priebe. an American girl. Lily
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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation today has announced all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 25, for Christmas and Tuesday, Jan. 1, for the New Year’s holiday. Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehi-
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designated as gun free zones. “People will go to the areas of least resistance to cause the most harm,” he said. “I believe that a gun free zone is something we should appeal. Switzerland has more guns and less crime.” In other business, Jack Dodson and Harry Vivian of the Kunkle and Dallas Fire & Ambulance Companies, respectively, reported they have reached an agreement to a dispute over a county 911 mapping issue. The board will vote on the proposed 2013 budget at a special meeting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 26 in the township conference room. through the state’s Co-Stars program. The board asked if anyone interested in serving on the zoning hearing board to send a letter of interest to the municipal office. There is a need for two representatives and an alternate. The board of supervisors will meet again at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 7 for a reorganization meeting, followed by the regular meeting. This will be the board’s only meeting in January.
Wellness, recreation park in the works By SUSAN DENNEY Dallas Post Correspondent
Because of action taken by the Lake-Lehman School Board, the community will enjoy a new park. The board voted to partner with Jackson Township in submitting a grant for the proposed Jackson Township Community Recreation/Wellness Park with money coming from gaming funds. The park will add to facilities now belonging to the school district but will be open to the public. The district has joined with Jackson Township because the district cannot apply for gaming funds on its own. Tom Melone, finance manager for the district, told the board the budgeting process for the 20142015 school year has begun. Melone said of the process, “We intend to follow last year’s calendar of events.” Melone explained that a spending plan, which may include a tax increase, will be prepared in January. According to Melone, last year’s allowable percentage increase in millage was 2.2 and this year’s is 2.1. A mill is a $1 tax on each $1,000 of assessed property value. Superintendent James McGovern read a proposed mission statement, including the district’s vision and beliefs. The mission statement will be up for adoption at January’s meeting. In personnel matters, the board appointed the following individuals as substitute teachers: Abigail Belles, of Noxen; Stephanie Elko, of Edwardsville; and Megan Keller, of Benton. The board also voted to post a parttime custodian position for the district. The following have been appointed as indoor percussion band volunteers: Amber Angus, Chris Gerlin, Jess Parsons, Janelle Decker and Patrick Stanley. Kaitlyn Martin was appointed as an indoor colorguard volunteer. Deanna Dragon, of Harvey’s Lake, was appointed as varsity assistant cheerleading coach at a stipend of $1,533.99. Ann Adams, of Sweet Valley, was appointed as a volunteer junior high girls basketball assistant. During visitors’ remarks, a band volunteer asked about whether her group was adhering
to the new volunteer policy. McGovern explained that the new policy is being developed but is not yet in place and added that the third reading of the new policy could possibly occur at January’s meeting. McGovern honored many student achievements at the meeting. He introduced the six winners of the 2012 Holiday Greeting Card Contest. The following sixth-grade students will receive a $25 gift certificate to Barnes and Noble: Kaitlynne Patla and
Josh Durling, of Lake-Noxen Elementary; Lindsey Heiser and Madison Budzak, of Ross Elementary; and Rachel Price and Madison Federici, of Lehman-Jackson Elementary. Nataliee Barker was recognized as the first-place winner in the high school category in The Times Leader/Children’s Service Center of the Wyoming Valley Veteran’s Day Writing Contest. Barker received $250 and the Lake-Lehman library received $100 from the contest
sponsors. The following students were finalists in the Wyoming Valley Veteran’s Day Parade Committee Essay Contest: Scott Field and Richie Cronin, of Lake-Noxen; Eva Sicurella, of Lehman-Jackson; Maclyn Vasey and Jacey Kleintob, of Ross; and Sam Spencer, Jessica Ravert, Courtney Henninger and Victoria Philips, of the Jr./Sr. High School. The next board meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Jan. 14 in the junior/senior high school library.
Dancers compete in talent show The Back Mountain Dance Studio of Dallas recently competed at the Performing Arts Alliance talent competition in King of Prussia where members had a clean sweep of first-place solo tap winners ages 8 through 18. Carly Kappler was the firstplace winner in the 8-9 year-old category, Gabrielle Sabatini was the first-place winner in the 1012 year-old category, Nick Oberst received first place in the 13-15 year-old category and Alyssa Blamire was the first-place winner in the 16-18 year old category. Oberst was also the Broadway Dance Center Scholarship recipient for having the highest solo tap score in the entire competition. All students receive dance instruction under the direction of Robert Oberst, owner of the Back Mountain Dance Studio.
Back Mountain Dance Studio students who recently competed at the Performing Arts Alliance talent competition in King of Prussia are, from left, Alyssa Blamire, Nick Oberst, Gabrielle Sabatini and Carly Kappler.
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Scott graduates from Millersville
Kimberly Ann Scott, of Trucksville, graduated alongside 504 Millersville University of Pennsylvania students during the fall 2012 undergraduate commencement ceremony on Dec. 16 in Millersville’s Pucillo Gymnasium. Scott graduated Cum Laude, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in English Education.
Miller represents Fufaro builds website Wilkes University
Chelsea Fufaro, of Dallas, helped design and build a website for a local business as part of her integrative media class at Wilkes University. Fufaro and her group built a website for Earth and Wears, in Dallas. A junior at Wilkes, Fufaro and is majoring in integrative media. She is the daughter of Richard and Rosalie Fufaro.
Noelle Miller, of Shavertown, represented the Wilkes University nursing program at the Annual Convention of the Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania (SNAP) in Farmington. Miller is a senior nursing major at Wilkes and was a delegate and NCLEX Challenge Team Member at the convention. She is the daughter of James and Barbara Miller.
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Council votes to keep police station at its current location By SUSAN BETTINGER Dallas Post Correspondent
Members of Brownie Troop #32647 from Dallas visited the Meadows Nursing Home on Dec. 12 to sing Christmas carols to the residents. From left, kneeling, are Maggie Ropietski, Jessica Allen, Morgan Williams, Cara Pocono, Ryan Costello. Standing, Alyssa Pritchard, Jordan Banks, Emma Brown, Nadia Evanosky, Chloe Zondlo, Madison Carlsson, Marigrace Humtington and Hannah Blazure.
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No tax increase in 2013 budget Council also announced that a conditional-use hearing for an application submitted by Verizon Wireless to construct a celltower behind the Twin Stacks Restaurant will be held at 6 p.m. on There are no increases in taxes Wednesday, Jan. 16 at Misericordia University. The exact location in next year’s $1.14 million bud- at the college where the hearing and subsequent council meeting get that borough council adopted will take place will be advertised. By CAMILLE FIOTI Dallas Post Correspondent
on Dec. 19. The property tax rate will remain at 1.28 mills. A mill is a $1 tax on every $1,000 of assessed property value. Council also announced that a conditional-use hearing for an application submitted by Verizon Wireless to construct a cel tower behind the Twin Stacks Complex will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at Misericordia University. Council’s regular meeting will follow the hearing at 7:30
p.m. The exact location at the college where the hearing and subsequent council meeting will take place will be advertised. Council’s January work session will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14 at the borough building. Borough Solicitor Jeffrey Malak said council decided to hold the hearing regarding the cell
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After several months of debating whether or not the Harveys Lake Police Department should be relocated, Council voted on Dec. 18 to keep the station at its present Route 415 location. A special meeting was held by the Harveys Lake Protective Association to hear both sides of the issue. Council President Larry Radel gave the position to move the department to a former recreation center on Little League Road. Councilwoman Michell’e Boice took the opposing position, saying the police department should remain at the borough’s main entrance. A straw poll of residents who attended the special meeting was taken. The unanimous decision was to keep the department at its present site. Boice stated that the police department needs to be “highly visible and easily accessible.” The borough received a $78,000 LSA grant from the gaming commission, money that was to be used for renovations if the department was moved to a new location. Council will now have to resubmit paperwork to the Department of Community and Economic Development in order to use the grant for renovations to the existing building. Boise said that renovations to the bathroom and new siding on the building are among the potential uses for the grant, if it is approved. “We will have to see
The borough received a $78,000 LSA grant from the gaming commission, money that was to be used for renovations if the department was moved to a new location. Council will now have to resubmit paperwork to the Department of Community and Economic Development in order to use the grant for renovations to the existing building.
what we can do with the $78,000 grant,” she said Council approved the revised edition of the 2013 budget. The revisions include an increase of $39,000 for real estate taxes, a $4,000 increase for zoning and a $16,250 increase for permits and licenses. The 2013 budget’s total income is $1,099,925. Total expenses are $1,100,555, leaving a $630 deficit. The real estate tax will be increased by one tenth of a mill, from .604 mills in 2012 to .704 mills in 2013. A mill is a $1 tax on every $1,000 of assessed property value. One resident expressed great concern over the safety of Harveys Lake school students in the aftermath of the recent Newtown, CT tragedy. Mayor Clarence Hogan stated the Lake-Lehman School District has to keep a log of any
emergencies. Hogan reassured residents that the fire and police departments provide “mutual aid” and “work together in event of an emergency.” The borough hosted two Christmas parties for children on Dec. 15. The Homecoming Committee held its party at Lakeside Skillet on Outlet Road. There were 104 children in attendance and two bikes were given away. Also, the Harveys Lake American Legion treated children to pizza, hotdogs, gifts and a visit from Santa at the Legion Hall. Councilwoman Amy Williams reminded residents to display new 911 address numbers on their homes. Anyone needing assistance on this matter can contact Borough Secretary Susan Sutton at 6392113 for information on where to obtain the signs, as well as how to display them properly.
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Julia Baur wins her heat in the girls 14 and under 50-yard freestyle during a Dallas Mountaineer Aquatics Club meet.
Garrett Pall swims the backstroke in the boys 12 and under 100yard individual medley during a DAMA meet.
Mikail Krochta wins his heat in the boys 12 and under 200-yard freestyle during a DAMA meet against Berwick.
Swim club sees steady growth Dallas Mountaineer Aquatic Club is celebrating its 10th year. By TOM ROBINSON For the Dallas Post
The Dallas Mountaineer Aquatic Club continues to grow and is celebrating its 10th year with its largest group of swimmers ever. “We’ve grown from a lastplace team to one of the strongest in our league,” said club vice president Kathy Berger. The club, which competes in the Northeastern Pennsylvania Age Group Swim League, reached a high of 142 competitors ages 6-14 early this season before some dropouts lowered the number to about 135. Berger said the program had been averaging around 100 swimmers in recent years. “We’ve grown significantly this year,” she said. “We’ve improved every year, but it’s pretty much been the same structure. I think the Olympics this year helped spark an interest in swimming.”
“We’ve grown from a last-place team to one of the strongest in our league.” Kathy Berger Vice president, DMAC
The program is run at the Dallas Middle School where practices are held five evenings a week, beginning in October. Meets are held from December through the NEPAGSL championship in late February. When the team is at home, meets are also held at the Dallas Middle School pool. “We are there five nights per week,” Berger said. “We encourage them to come as often as they can because it is an endurance sport.” Berger said there is not, however, a requirement of a specific amount of practice time to take part in competition. Chris McCall serves as head coach of the program with three assistant coaches and two oth-
BILL TARUTIS PHOTOS/ FOR THE DALLAS POST
Hunter Kline wins her heat in the girls 12 and under 50-yard butterfly during a recent Dallas Mountaineer Aquatics Club meet.
ers who volunteer part-time. There are no residency requirements to be part of the club which caters primarily to Back Mountain residents. Swimmers from the Dallas and LakeLehman School Districts are part of the program this winter are some from Wyoming Valley
West. Berger said some of the swimmers naturally advance on to the high school level. Dallas High School won a District 2 Class AA boys championship last year. “We’re finally becoming a pretty good feeder program into
our school team,” she said. NEPAGSL meets are split into boys and girls competition with races in four age groups – 8-, 10-, 12- and 14-under. The Dallas team competes in the Southern Division with Hanover, Central Columbia, Wyoming Valley CYC, Pittston, Dan-
ville and Berwick. Its schedule opened with a meet against Northern Division member Delaware Valley. A Dec. 16 meet at Valley View was the team’s third of the season. The league schedule resumes Jan. 5 with a meet at Central Columbia.
Tech students build dugouts at Dallas HS Club splits swim meet D A L L A S M O U N TA I N E E R A Q U AT I C C L U B
By TOM ROBINSON For the Dallas Post
The Dallas High School baseball program is getting new dugouts and the students of West Side Career and Technology Center in Pringle are getting valuable experience. “It’s a win-win for both Dallas and for our students in gaining experience of on-the-job training,” said Leo Dragon, a co-op instructor and project coordinator at West Side CTC. A year ago, West Side CTC students rebuilt the first-base dugout at Wyoming Valley West after it was damaged in the hurricane. This winter, about 40 students the school’s carpentry classes are taking part in the project to build first and third-base dugouts at the Dallas field. Students ranging from freshmen to seniors are transported to Dallas two to three times per week in two groups – the morning class from 9 to 11 a.m. and the afternoon class from 2 to 4 p.m. “They’re doing this in addition to their full-time academic schedule,” Dragon said. “We work around the academic schedules.” The students are building the 8-by-42-foot dugouts with polebarn designs. “There are 6-by-6 posts resting on concrete footings,” Dragon
The Dallas Mountaineer Aquatic Club split a dual meet with Valley View on Dec. 16 in the Northeast PA Age Group Swim League. The girls fell, 145-109, and the boys won, 115105. The following swimmers placed in their events:
CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK PHOTOS/ FOR THE DALLAS POST
David Tupp, a student at West Side Career & Technical Center, works on framing a new dugout.
“It’s a win-win for both Dallas and for our students in gaining experience of on-the-job training.” Leo Dragon Co-op instructor, West Side CTC
said. “The students are involved in pouring footings. There is also an 8-by-10 storage area on each dugout with poured concrete floors. “The students are involved with pouring the floors.” Dragon said West Side CTC administrative director Nancy
Tkatch worked with the Dallas School District administration in arranging the project. AT RIGHT: Brandon Orlowski, a West Side Career & Technical Center student student, saws wood for the new Dallas High School baseball dugout.
GIRLS 8 & UNDER 25 Free - Gabriella Spaciano, second 50 Free - Gabriella Spaciano, first; Jordan Bond, second 25 Fly - Jordan Bond, second 25 Back - Morgan Sakulich, second; Evelyn Toennes, third 25 Breast - Brook Martin, third 10 & UNDER 100 IM - Jordan Stefanowicz, third 50 Free - Lauren Hurst, third 50 Fly - Sydney Bittner, third 50 Back - Hannah Kline, third 50 Breast - Sydney Bittner, first; Jordan Stefanowicz, second 100 Free - Melissa Leonard, third 12 & UNDER 100 IM - Annalise Cheshire, first; Madison Federici, third 50 Free - Holly Holthaus, first; Ava Baur, second 50 Fly - Abby Zolner, first; Hunter Kline, third
50 Back - Jordyn Miller, first; Peyton Ross, second 50 Breast - Madison Federici, second; Jessica Ravert, third 100 Free - Annalise Cheshire, first; Ava Baur, second 200 Free - Peyton Ross, first; Jordyn Miller, second 14 & UNDER 200 Free - Taylor Cercone, second 100 Fly - Madison Hurst, first 100 Free - Melinda Ratchford, third 100 Back - Madison Hurst, second 100 Breast - Holly Holthaus, second 200 IM - Abby Zolner, first BOYS 8 & UNDER 25 Free - Gary Weaver, first; Jakob Baur, third 25 Fly - Thomas Doran, first; Tanner Manzoni, second 50 Free - Gary Weaver, second; Jakob Baur, third 25 Back - Stephen Brdaric, second; Thomas Doran, third 25 Breast - Tal Richards, first 10 & Under 50 Free - Shane Szczecinski, second 50 Fly - Dennis Dukinas, second See SWIM, Page 10
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BMT basketball teams will play for new trophy Jeff Shook, who took over as Lake-Lehman’s interim athletic director earlier this month, said booster clubs at Dallas and Lake-Lehman have combined efforts to add the Black and Blue The holiday week often means Rivalry Trophy to each of the two meetings between basketball tournament time for winter high teams from the schools. By TOM ROBINSON For the Dallas Post
Wyoming Seminary athletes who received honors for fall sports are, from left, first row, Alannah Trombetta, cross-country; Alaina Schukraft, tennis; Nathalie Joanlanne, tennis. Second row, from left: Kristen Mericle, field hockey; Frank Henry, golf; and Anita Ghosh, tennis.
Seminary athletes receive honors Wyoming Seminary Upper School recently named the Back Mountain athletes who received Most Valuable Player, Coaches Awards and Gold Awards for the fall season. Athletes who earned four varsity letters or three varsity and one junior varsity letters in their sport receive Gold
Awards. In girls cross-country, junior Alannah Trombetta, of Dallas, received the Most Valuable Runner Award. In field hockey, senior Kristen Mericle, of Shavertown, received the Gold Award. In golf, senior Frank Henry, of Dallas, received the Most
Valuable Golfer Award. Henry also received the Gold Award. In girls tennis, senior Anita Ghosh, of Dallas, received the Coaches’ Award, while sophomore Nathalie Joanlanne, of Dallas, received the MVP Award. Ghosh and senior Alaina Schukraft, of Dallas, received Gold Awards.
school sports programs. That tournament stretch will also be preceded and succeeded byapairoftraditionalshowdowns that have added meaning. Jeff Shook, who took over as Lake-Lehman’s interim athletic director earlier this month, said booster clubs at Dallas and LakeLehman have combined efforts to add the Black and Blue Rivalry Trophy to each of the two meetings between basketball teams from the schools. A separate trophyforeachgamewillbeawarded to the winning school to hold possession of until the teams meet again the following season. The boys teams were scheduled to play for their first Black and Blue Rivalry Trophy on Saturday. The girls teams will meet Saturday, Dec. 29 at Dallas for their prize. “This year’s Dallas game has a little more enticement,” said Lake-Lehman girls basketball coach Brian Cutter. The boys teams from both schools will follow up their rivalry game by playing in a tournament.
Dallas will try to defend its title in the Ang Schifano Tournament at Wyoming Area. The Mountaineers play Old Forge in a 6 p.m. opener on Wednesday. Wyoming Area plays Wyoming Valley West in the other first-round game. The finals are scheduled for Friday. Lake-Lehman will take part in the McGrane Memorial Tournament at the Wilkes-Barre CYC Wednesday and Friday. The Black Knights are scheduled to face Holy Redeemer at 6:30 p.m. in Wednesday’s tournament opener. Pittston Area, which defeated Lake-Lehman in last year’s final, willmeetHanoverAreaintheother semifinal. Lake-Lehman has already played in one tournament, taking third out of four teams at the Cal King Memorial Tournament Dec. 14-15 when Adam Dizbon scored 36 points in the 88-83 overtime consolation game victory over
host Lackawanna Trail. Pete Borum had 34 points in two games to make the all-tournament team. The Lake-Lehman wrestling team will compete in the region’s largest regular-season tournament, the Tunkhannock Kiwanis Tournament Friday and Saturday. Thiswillbethetournament’s35th year. Dallas will wrestle in a tournament for the fourth straight weekend. The Mountaineers are part of the Conestoga Valley Holiday Tournament Friday and Saturday. The swimming teams and girls basketballteamsfromeachschool will not play in tournaments. The only basketball game for the Dallas girls, who opened their season with a second-place tournament finish at Wyoming Valley West, will be the trophy game against Lake-Lehman. Lake-Lehman has a non-league home game scheduled against Crestwood for Dec. 27.
BROWNIES WORK ON PAINTING BADGES
Committee members planning the annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship are, from left, first row, Paul Reich, Jack Cacozza, Grand Knight; Bill Roberts, advocate; and Bob Lukus, trustee. Second row, Marty Lukus,Trustee; O’Donnell, event chairman and recorder; Joe Sallitt, financial secretary; and Ed Sholtis, Deputy Grand Knight.
All boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship which will be held at noon on Saturday, Jan. 12 at Gate of Heaven Gymnasium, 40 Machell Ave., Dallas. The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is
sponsored annually with winners progressing through local, district and state competitions. International champions are announced by the K of C headquarters based on scores from the state-level competitions. All boys and girls will compete in their respective age and gender divisions. Since its beginning in 1972, over 2.5 mil-
lion youths have participated in the contest. All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation. Participants are required to furnish proof of age and written parental consent. For entry forms or additional information, contact chairman Jim O’Donnell at 696-2831 or 406-8999.
100 IM - Mikail Krochta, second 50 Free - Kylan Lisnow, first; Garrett Pall, second 50 Fly - Donovan McCall, secContinued from Page 9 ond; Garrett Pall, third 100 Free - Donovan McCall, 100 Free - Shane Szczecinski, first; Issa Dahdal, third second 50 Back - Mikail Krochta, sec50 Breast - Eric Timlin, third 50 Back - Logan Stambaugh, ond; Dylan Lisnow, third 50 Breast - Mikail Krochta, secfirst 100 IM - Logan Stambaugh, ond; Evan Sabecky, third 200 Free - Donovan McCall, second first; Garrett Pall, second 12 & NDER
14 & UNDER 200 Free - Thomas Manzoni, first 50 Free - Thomas Manzoni, first; Tony Caravaggio, third 200 IM - Mikail Krochta, second 100 Fly - Tyler Manzoni, first 100 Free - Thomas Manzoni, first 100 Back - Andrew Herrick, first The team travels to Central Columbia on Saturday, Jan. 5.
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Members of Brownie Troop #32647, Dallas, worked on their painting badges with the help of Laura Womer, an artist from Sue Hand’s Imagery in Dallas who showed the girls how to paint a “still-life” with water colors. The girls also created cards with ink stamps. From left, first row, are Laura Womer, Madison Carlsson, Jessica Allen, Maggie Ropietski. Second row, Ryan Costello, Elena Berti, Emma Brown, Morgan Williams, Lauren Butwin. Third row, Hannah Blazure, Chloe Zondlo, Jordan Banks, Morgan Sakulich, Marigrace Huntington, Alyssa Pritchard.
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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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Furnaces & Heaters
OIL TANKS (2)
275 gallon indoor oil tanks. Very good condition. Converted to gas. $125. each. Call 570-760-2793
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Dogs
MALTESEPOODLE PUPPIES / LHASA-PO PUPPIES Very sweet, Non shedding, Health Guarantee. Asking $275 males $325 females 570-765-1914
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DALLAS 3 bedroom, 2 bath, modern country kitchen with Corian counters, family room with fireplace, wet bar & walkout to patio, multi-level decks. All appliances included. $217,000. 570-675-0446 evenings. LAFLIN
786 Toys & Games HESS TRUCKS: 14 new in boxes. ’84 and ‘86 through ‘98. $150. 472-3641
796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise
CASH PAID Guns & gun parts,
Civil War items, military items, US & German, swords, daggers & knives. Old toys and coins. Fishing equipment. Private Collector 570-417-9200
20 OLD MILL RD For Sale By Owner Beautiful Custom Built. Minutes from I-81 Turnpike & Casino. Move In Condition! 3 to 4 bedroom Tri-level, Master bath, 2 full baths & 1 powder room, central vacuum system. Living & dining rooms, family room with fireplace. Gas heat, central air, large basement, deck, three car garage & 2nd large lot included..... $395,000 570-237-0101
NANTICOKE 800 PETS & ANIMALS 815
Dogs
PAWS TO CONSIDER.... ENHANCE YOUR PET CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE Call 829-7130 Place your pet ad and provide us your email address This will create a seller account online and login information will be emailed to you from gadzoo.com “The World of Pets Unleashed” You can then use your account to enhance your online ad. Post up to 6 captioned photos of your pet Expand your text to include more information, include your contact information such as e-mail, address phone number and or website.
1472 S. Hanover St. Well maintained bi-level. This home features 2 bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, recreation room with propane stove. Walk out to a 3 season porch. Professionally landscaped yard. 1 car garage, storage shed, new appliances, ceiling fans. Close to LCCC. $153,900. Call 570-735-7594
SHAVERTOWN
9 room house, 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, heated sunroom, 2 car attached garage. 570-947-1200
915 Manufactured Homes
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Apartments/ Unfurnished
HARVEYS LAKE
Dallas School District. Rear 2 story apt. off Kunkle Rd. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, living room, dining room, kitchen, w/w carpet, oil hot water heat. Water, sewer & garbage included. $700 month plus utilities, security. 1 year lease. 570-639-5965
KINGSTON
Third Floor, two bedrooms, kitchen, living room. Refrigerator and stove provided. Heat, water, and sewer included. Nice neighborhood. $625 per month. Lease, first & security deposit, and references required. No pets.
570-288-5569
MOUNTAIN TOP WOODBRYN 1 & 2 Bedroom.
No pets. Rents based on income start at $405 & $440. Handicap Accessible. Equal Housing Opportunity. 570474-5010 TTY711 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Looking to buy a home? Place an ad here and let the sellers know! 570-829-7130
PITTSTON 152 Elizabeth Street
Spacious 2 bedroom apartment with ample closet space. Off street parking. All utilities and appliances included. No pets. $795 + lease & security. Call 570-510-7325 SUGAR NOTCH 1st floor 2/3 bedrooms, beautiful and bright, all new, Economic gas heat/AC, plenty of closets, quiet location, wall to wall, tile, rear porch. No pets, reference + security + lease $495/$595 570-822-2032 or 570-239-2752
SWOYERSVILLE Spacious first floor. 2 bedrooms, new heat, central air, kitchen, bath, and appliances. Incl. coin-op laundry. $650 plus security and utilities. No pets or smoking. 570-885-7434 Ask for Lauren
WEST WYOMING
Eighth Street Beautiful, 2nd floor, 2 bedroom, 1 bath. All appliances, includes washer/ dryer & air conditioning. Non smoker, security & references, off street parking, no pets. $595 + utilities. 954-2972
WILKESBARRE
Apartments/ Unfurnished
WILKES-BARRE
Mayflower Crossing Apartments 570.822.3968 1, 2, 3 & 4 Bedrooms - Light & bright open floor plans - All major appliances included - Pets welcome* - Close to everything - 24 hour emergency maintenance - Short term leases available
area. Deluxe remodeled 1st floor, kitchen, appliances, Victorian accents. $625 + utilities. 2 YEARS, NO PETS /SMOKING /EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION.
WILKES-BARRE HISTORIC WHEELMAN 439 S. Franklin St. Fabulous 1 bedroom, hardwood floors. A/C, marble bath. Security system. Laundry, off street parking. $650 570-821-5599
Production/ Operations
Commercial Properties
DOLPHIN PLAZA
Rte. 315 2,400 Sq. Ft. professional office space with beautiful view of Valley & Casino. will divide office / retail Call 570-829-1206
NAIL/BEAUTY SALON
Swoyersville. 1100 sq. ft. 2 station nail & beauty salon, fullY equipped, like new. 570-831-5715
STOREFRONT
Glen Lyon. Unique opportunity at 61-63 East Main St. High Traffic Area. 570-881-0320
www.mayflower crossing.com
315 PLAZA
Certain Restrictions Apply*
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WYOMING
Large 1 bedroom, second floor. Extra room for den/study. Includes heat, water, garbage, offstreet parking. No pets or smoking. Proof of income, background check. No lease. $575 month plus 1 month security. 570-693-2415 Leave Message
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Commercial Properties
LOCATION MATTERS PRIME OFFICE SPACE The Mack Building 281 PIERCE ST. Kingston, PA. Refined office suites, or individual flexible office spaces on 2nd floor comprised of approximately 1,300sq. ft. Central A/C, glass door entrance, 6 rooms consisting of waiting room, French doors leading to conference room(s), offices, bathroom, kitchenette, with ample storage/ archive space available, parking lot area professionally maintained. Multiple signage opportunities: Exterior Bronze wall plaque,Entrance glass-doors, Street frontage sign, and billboard
COMMERCIAL RETAIL PROPERTY FOR RENT:
570-288-1422
944
Call TODAY For AVAILABILITY!!
*Available February 1st. showing by appointment only 570-472-1110
AMERICA REALTY RENTAL General Hospital
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941
900 Sq. Ft. STORE RETAIL SPACE Will be vacant as of January 1, 2013 200 Spring St. Wilkes-Barre Great for a Barber Shop! Call Michael at 570-239-7213
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Production/ Operations
1,750 SQ. FT. & 2,400 SQ.FT OFFICE/RETAIL 2,000 FT. Fully Furnished With Cubicles. 570-829-1206
950
Half Doubles
KINGSTON Sprague Ave.
CHARMING & SPACIOUS
6 room, 2 bedroom duplex, includes 2nd & 3rd floor. Ample closets. Washer / dryer hook-up. $575 / month + utilities, security & lease. No Pets. 570-793-6294 PLAINS
SPACIOUS
Victorian charm, 3 bedroom, 1 bath hardwood floors, neutral decor, stained glass window, large kitchen Washer/ dryer hook-up, off street parking. No pets. Reduced $675. month + utilities, security & lease. 570-793-6294
PLYMOUTH
Shawnee Ave. 3 bedrooms, back yard, basement. $550/month + utilities and sewer. 570-357-0712
WILKES-BARRE/SOUTH 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths, small yard, front porch, off street parking. $615/month security required. Tenant pays all utilities. 570-357-0712
953 Houses for Rent
AREA SINGLE HOMES
POSSIBLE OPTION TO BUY FORTY FORT 11 Cayuga KINGSTON 143 W. Dorrance PLYMOUTH TWP. 350 Valley View LEHMAN TWP 1233 Market St. WILKES-BARRE 18 Prospect EXETER 116 Grove St. (570) 970-0650 jtdproperties.com
BEAR CREEK
Modern 2 bedroom, kitchen, dining room, laundry, new carpeting. Deck, storage area. $550/month. No pets. 570-947-5113
NANTICOKE
Single Home, 3 bedrooms, 2 car garage, appliances included. No pets. $800/month + utilities and security deposit. 570-417-3220
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Production/ Operations
AUXILIARY OPERATOR Northeastern Power Company
A 50MW cogeneration plant in McAdoo, PA has an immediate opening for an Auxiliary Operator.
941 In time for Christmas. One male, 1 female, 5 months. Home- raised, W-B Twp. Looking for a good home. 570-328-5029
941
900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
BEST PRICES IN THE AREA
TRAINS, Lionel, Brand New. Harry Potter. Polar Express. American Flier $250/each. 570-239-4864
BODY SHOP JOBS
Automobile Damage Appraisers
744
Apartments/ Unfurnished
KINGSTON
1st Ave. 1 bedroom, single occupancy, off-street parking, no pets, references. $450 + utilities. Call 570-655-9229 \
Auxiliary Operator - Assist in the safe operation and maintenance of a 50MW CFB coal power plant. Responsibilities include operating auxiliary plant equipment such as fuel processing equipment, ash conditioning and unloading system, water treatment systems, pumps, compressors. Comprehensive training provided with future opportunities for advancement possible. In addition to a competitive salary we offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, 401K plan, paid vacation, bonus plans and more.
Please apply online at:
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DUPONT
WILKES-BARRE
7 room house with 3 bedrooms, 1 full tile bath. Large kitchen with beautiful oak cabinets, new stove, fridge, carpeting, flooring, draperies & windows. Washer/dryer hook up on 1st floor. Single car detached garage. Large yard. Gas heat. Pets OK, no smoking. $900/ month + utilities & security. Close to airport, I-81 & casino. 570-762-8265
Collect cash, not dust! Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified department today at 570829-7130!
HARVEY S LAKE
Month to month lease. Furnished, 3 bedroom, living room, kitchen bath, washer/dryer, cable and internet heat included. Electricity not included $1200 per month. No pets. 570-639-5041
2 bedroom, 2 bath Townhouse with built in garage. $650/month plus utilities. 1 month and 1/2 security. No Pets 570-647-5053
LINEUP ASUCCESSFULSALE IN CLASSIFIED! Doyouneedmore space? Ayardorgaragesale in classified is thebestway to cleanoutyourclosets! You’rein bussiness withclassified!
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1st. Quality Construction Co.
Roofing, siding, gutters, insulation, decks, additions, windows, doors, masonry & concrete. Insured & Bonded.
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25 Years Experience fixing major appliances: Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators, Dishwashers, Compactors. Most brands. Free phone advice & all work guaranteed. No service charge for visit. 706-6577
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Why wait... Rates are good, the view is breathtaking !!!!!!! These seven FOUR Jenkins Township lots just south of Pittston are the nicest you’ll find. Buy a lot home package very reasonably priced between $325,000 and $350,000. Brokers welcome. Spec Home available for viewing at River Shores, corner of Susquehanna and Erie St in West Pittston.
The Real Estate Market is BACK!!!
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829-6200
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$274,900
Atlas Realty, Inc.
829-6200 • www.atlasrealtyinc.com
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Mon – Sat 8-5 • Sun 10-3
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Leather Seats, YOUR PRICE $33,999 Message Center, CD, Side Air Curtains, PL, PW, Fog Lamps, Personal Safety MSRP $39,510 with Anti-Theft Sys., SYNC, VIN #3LCR835839
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PLUS $1500 LINCOLN COMPETITIVE CONQUEST REBATE AVAILABLE FOR ALL QUALIFIED OWNERS & LESSEES SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. NOT INCLUDED IN LEASE PRICE
COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP ..........3,821
COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP ..........4,976
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*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $645 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 12/31/12.
CURRENT LINCOLN LESSEES RECEIVE ADDITIONAL FACTORY RENEWAL CASH
SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. NOT INCLUDED IN LEASE PRICE
COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP ..........2,421
COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP ..........6,346
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