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Peace on earth, the hard way to grips with the reality that word, different. their daughter was mentally ill,” She began slacking at school only to be told at another time and that disinterest spilled over to almost everything in her life. that none of that was true and their daughter was actually Her personality changed. She suffering from multiple scleromisbehaved – something she’d sis. never done all her life. “Can you She got into imagine parents trouble. Friends As the new year of 2009 being relieved and family began they had no idea that when told their hardly recogbefore the month of January daughter had nized her. was half over, Emily would MS?” Bill said. At first Bill “But we were. and Grace begin to turn into someone feared she was they hardly knew, and a battle At least that was something drinking or on to save her – a battle that we could try to drugs, but would take all of the physical, understand.” before long emotional and especially spirAt it turned they were alout, however, it most wishing itual strength the three of was not MS Emily’s probthem could muster – was that was steallems were only about to begin. ing their daughthat simple. ter away from Emily would them. And it spend a good wasn’t mental illness either. portion of the year going There was a point – during a through hours and hours of time when Emily was on medipsychiatric treatment. cation and doctors said she was More than once, Bill and Grace would be told they need- ready to return to college – when Bill, sitting at his home ed to face the facts and “come

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computer and trying to help Emily register for classes, suddenly realized his daughter, an honor student, could not do simple math. “She could not add, subtract, multiply or divide,” Bill said. “She did not know what 2 plus 2 equaled.” Their daughter, the Gavigans at long last were to discover, suffered from an incredibly rare affliction known as NMDA Receptor Antibody Disease. And it was only the luck – Bill prefers to call it the hand of God – of his sister seeing a story about it on the TODAY show on television and Bill’s persistence that resulted in the diagnosis and the first steps on Emily’s road to recovery. On the TODAY show, a young woman from New York City, a reporter for the New York Post, told a story of what happened to her and it was a story remarkably similar to Emily’s. Eventually, Susannnah Cahalan, the reporter, was diagnosed with NMDA disease,

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which is so unusual that doctors rarely even test for it and, as Bill Gavigan was to find out, often don’t even want to hear about. In a best-selling book titled Brain on Fire, My Month of Madness, Cahalan tells her own story, characterizing the disease as something that centuries ago, and perhaps even more recently, would have been diagnosed as “demonic possession.” Every time Bill Gavigan brought it up, however, doctors ignored him, and rather than a month of madness, Emily’s ordeal turned into more than a year. But when Emily reached a state where she could no longer walk or talk and lay in a coma in a hospital bed, one physician did listen. And at her father’s insistence, Emily was lifeflighted to the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, in Philadelphia, the place were Susan Cahalan had been diagnosed, See ACKERMAN, Page 44

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On the morning of Christmas Day, 2008, Bill Gavigan thought he and his family of three had it all. He’d worked hard throughout his life and was truly enjoying the fruits of his labors. His daughter Emily was a dean’s list student in college and his wife Grace, who loved Christmas, was basking in the joy of the season. “We really were leading what people refer to as a charmed life,” Bill, a successful businessman, said. “We had it all, or so we thought, but we were soon to find out we were wrong.” As the new year of 2009 began they had no idea that before the month of January was half over, Emily would begin to turn into someone they hardly knew, and a battle to save her – a battle that would take all of the physical, emotional and especially spiritual strength the three of them could muster – was about to begin. It started with Emily, then 20, acting, for want of a better

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The Rev. Paul A. McDonnell, O.S.J., Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary Rector, talks about his new assignment in Granite Bay, Calif.

Following the Lord out west

Pittston area priest ready to take on new assignment in California By JOE HEALEY

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Everyone will miss Father Paul’s quick wit. The way the story is told, the Rev. Paul McDonnell, OSJ, was at the annual Holy Name

Smoker at Our Lady of Mount Carmel church hall in 2001. The speaker, newly named King’s College president Father Tom O’Hara, just started speaking when funeral director P.J. Adonizio’s pager started beeping.

“Is my time up?” O’Hara asked. Not missing a beat, McDonnell called out. “No, but somebody’s is.” A stalwart in the Greater Pittston Catholic community, McDonnell announced this

week he’s been assigned to a parish on the west coast. McDonnell, 47, leaves for California on Jan. 10. His new assignment is temporary administrator of St. Joseph Marello Parish, Granite Bay, Calif. in the Diocese of Sacramen-

to. “I may remain there for the next 20 years of my life, or they may say we need you back in Pennsylvania,” he said. “I’m out there indefinitely. I have a

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one-way ticket.” The Oblate community in America is in the middle of a major restructuring and McDonnell has found himself squarely in the middle. The East Coast Province, based here in Pittston, and the West Coast Province, based in Santa Cruz, Calif., are being merged into one. “After many, many years of working separately, we decided to make it one big Province,” he said. That will become official in March, when a new leader is selected. McDonnell is seen as a likely candidate to head the newly formed United States Providence, as he served as East Coast provincial superior from 20032010 and sits on an international commission as the North American representative at the Congregation’s central headquarters in Rome. He has also worked in the order’s parishes and seminaries. Secret ballot elections were recently held but the Superior General in Rome, the Rev. Michele Piscopo, OSJ, will make the final decision. McDonnell’s new assignment has him taking over St. Joseph Marello Parish in Granite Bay, Calif. The brand new church, which was only dedicated in October of 2011, has about 1,000 families. He’ll be replacing the Rev. Arnold Ortiz, OSJ, who will be moving to diocesan priesthood. “He’s greatly loved by the people of his parish,” he said. “Al-

though short in stature, they’re going to be very big shoes to fill.” McDonnell will be living at a seminary and novitiate of the Oblates of St. Joseph, Mount St. Joseph in Loomis, Calif. “Granite Bay and Loomis are like West Pittston and Exeter,” he said. “Practically next to each other.” McDonnell said his ticket to California is “one way” and he’s uncertain of his future at the moment. “The idea is that I can go out and be a temporary band aid,” he said. “Take care of the parish, at least until the summer, and then as we come together, a new superior will be selected, and new leadership team. That team will make all the big decisions.” He says he’ll go whereever God leads him. “I’ll let God decide, not me. It’s much better when you leave that decision up to him,” he said. The Seminary in Laflin will continue to be maintained by the priests that are there, primarily the Rev. Daniel Schwebs, OSJ. “He’ll keep things running until bigger decisions are made,” McDonnell said. Granite Bay, Calif., is an affluent, bedroom community of Sacramento, where many of the Sacramento Kings basketball players live. “There’s the sadness of leaving your home and your hometown,” he said. “I know everybody and people know me. There’s that familiarity which is a wonderful thing.” But, said, he looks forward to the unknown. “But on the flip side, there’s the challenge of new people and a new adventure in my priest-

hood. I’m looking forward to it.” What’s made his priesthood unique is that he was lucky to stay in the Greater Pittston area for so long. “I’m a hometown boy and I’ve always seen myself in as having simple roots,” McDonnell said. McDonnell, a native of West Pittston, was born on January 2, 1965, and is the son of Thomas

and Shirley (Petrello) McDonnell. He is a 1982 graduate of Wyoming Area High School and entered the Oblates of Saint Joseph Seminary, Laflin, immediately after graduation. While a seminarian, he attended King’s College and earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy. From 1986 to 1991, he studied

in Rome, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in sacred theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas and a master’s degree in pastoral theology at the Lateran University. After he returned to the U.S., he was ordained a Roman Ca-

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ee. Pittston Area Superintendent Michael Garzella said the district recently completed its security audit and the results are forthcoming. Pittston Area has 5 buildings with students and seven security guards. Unlike some districts, Pittston area’s security staff does not carry guns. “That’s something we’ll look and we may need to change that,” he said. Garzella said a major hurdle is funding. “Some fixes, the cost may be minimal,” Garzella said. “Doors being secured, maybe some new latches or fixtures on windows. Ultimately, what we’ll do, we’ll come up with a plan. A plan on what we’re going to do and how we’re going to pay for it.” Garzella said some of the camera system may need to be improved and swipe badges may need to be installed. “Funding is the barrier,” he said. “We understand what we need to do, but now we need to secure the funding.” See SECURITY, Page 24

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Piestrak’s (Gun Shop in Nanticoke) and buy an AR-15,” Yorina said. “That’s my plan.” An AR-15 at Wyoming Area? Wyoming Area SuperintendWyoming Area School Board ent Ray Bernardi announced earmember Carl Yorina Jr. made a lier in the meeting the district is motion at Tuesday night’s school participating in Luzerne County board meeting for the district to Safe Schools Committee, a coorpurchase a semi-automatic rifle dinated initiative to make for the district’s police officer, schools safer for students coorChris Alberigi. No other board dinated by the Luzerne Intermemember supported the motion, diate Unit. He said the district is so the proposal failed. currently conducting a security Yorina’s suggestion came on audit. But Yorina said immediathe heels of last week’s shooting cy was his goal in suggesting rampage at a Connecticut ele- buying the AR-15. mentary “I want to do school that left something “I want to right now,” Yo26 children do someand staff dead. rina said. The National thing right “They can do Rifle Associthe reports and now. They ation, the nathe audits, and tion’s largest can do the we can call gun-rights these so-called lobby, called reports and the audits, consultants in, Friday for and we can call these but I want my armed police so-called consultants in, kids to feel officers to be safer tomorposted in ev- but I want my kids to feel row. Not six ery American safer tomorrow. Not six weeks from school to stop now. Tomorweeks from now. Tomorthe next killer row.” “waiting in the row.” Alberigi curwings.” Carl Yorina Jr. rently carries a Throughout Wyoming Area School Board member Glock pistol, the region, pobut Yorina said lice cars were that’s not more visible than usual as you enough if the school is under drove by schools or dropped off siege. students. Wyoming Area, like “My big beef is that in light of several other districts in the area, what happened on Friday, I feel has a full-time, armed police of- that if we have a police presence, ficer that patrols all the schools. he should have the biggest canAfter the meeting, Yorina said non he wants,” Yorina said. “If he he wants the officer to have suf- wants a bazooka, we should buy ficient fire power if someone it for him.” breaks into the school. Alberigi, who has been with “Just about every local police Wyoming Area for five years, force in the area has assault ri- said he’s been working with all fles,” Yorina said. “We have a po- the local police departments in lice officer here. We don’t have beefing up security in the disthe fire power if someone breaks trict’s four elementary schools. in with a gun. You need to have “We want to increase police equal fire power.” presence in all the buildings,” he Board member Elizabeth said. “I’ve been hearing from Gober-Mangan said the idea parents when they drop their wasn’t well thought out. children off. They feel safer with “Before you put something police on the property.” radical out like that, you’ve got He said the school is locked to have a plan,” she said. “You’ve when students are in the buildgot to have a contingency plan.” ing. For a visitor to enter the Yorina responded. school, they must ring a buzzer “What plan? I want to run over and be let in by a school employ-

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Pittston passes $6.62 million budget

City Earned Income Tax increased from 1 to 1.5 percent

in those communities are facing are large. We’ve avoided that.” Klush said the 0.5 percent increase in the city’s Earned Income tax as a result of the Home Rule measure represents the first tax increase the city has seen in 3 years. “Also we are very proud that By JOE HEALEY during these challenging ecojhealey@psdispatch.com nomic times the city of Pittston Pittston Council on Wednes- has seen revitalization in the day night passed a $6.62 mil- downtown, new planned resilion budget that offers quali- dential and commercial confied homeowners an average of struction,” Klush said. “And as 2013 approaches, the city finds $100 in property tax savings. itself well positioned for the The city’s tax rate will rechallenges of the future.” main at 6.85 mills, or a $6.85 City administrator Joe Mostax on each $1,000 of assessed kovitz said 60 percent of the property value. budget is salary and benefits. The recently passed Home “There’s little room for disRule charter calls for a Homecretionary funding,” he said. stead exemption, which will Moskovitz said there are inallow a property owner who creased expenditures in the lives in a primary residence in new budget for property mainPittston to deduct $15,000 tenance and from the propcode issues. erty’s assess“…(W)e Substanment when need to look dard, deteriocomputing rating and no further city property unoccupied taxes. The than our homes and savings street crowdneighboring amounts to an ing causes average dis- cities in Wilkes-Barre, the tax base count of Scranton and Hazleton. to decline. $102.75 for city’s each eligible With the issues confront- The neighborproperty. ing them, the tax increas- hoods initiaThe will es the taxpayers in those tive $6,623,924 make immillion bal- communities are facing provements anced spendare large. We’ve avoided to combat ing plan insuch probcreases the that.” lems. Spruccity’s Earned Jason Klush ing up neighIncome Tax Pittston mayor borhoods, acfrom 1 percent quiring tax to 1.5 percent. sale and foreclosure properSome of that will pay for the ties, tax rebates, creating a Homestead property tax rehousing impact team and imduction. Mayor Jason Klush said the posing a moratorium on conadministration is proud of the verting single homes to apartments are all planned. budget. “We’re making blight re“As any objective observer moval a priority,” Moskovitz would have to admit, as we said. “To do that, we’ll need to look at municipal funding ispump resources into it, such as sues throughout our region and more man hours in code enstate, as well as the nation, we forcement.” need to look no further than He said the administration our neighboring cities in will consider making part time Wilkes-Barre, Scranton and code enforcement officer HarHazleton,” Klush said. “With ry Smith full time. And zoning the issues confronting them, chief David Hines will be utithe tax increases the taxpayers

lized as well. “We need more boots on the ground,” Moskovitz said. Moskovitz said a part-time parking enforcement officer was added to the budget as

well. The city recently upgraded the downtown parking meters and police officers don’t have time to check the meters. “We need the officers doing police work not meter collec-

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Dunn named Outstanding Young Professional PA art students aid health clinic

Brittnay Dunn and Nelson Neil, Ed.D, Marywood University faculty

Brittnay Dunn, Pittston, was recently awarded the Pennsylvania Outstanding Young Professional Award from the Pennsylvania State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (PSAHPERD). Dunn, a senior physical education major at Marywood University, was one of eleven nominees statewide to attend a convention at the Seven Springs Mountain Resort and Convention Center in Seven Springs, PA, from Nov. 29 through Dec. 2. Dunn had to meet a number of criteria to be considered, including minimum 3.0 GPA, professional service, community service, participation in campus activities and academic achievement. Of the initial eleven nominees, two were chosen at the convention and will progress on to the district-level competition in Valley Forge in February.

Admitted to bars in Pa., West Virginia Larry Skrzysowski Jr., originally of Laflin, was recently admitted to the West Virginia State Bar during a ceremony before

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The Pittston Area High School Art Club and its moderator Judy Greenwald were honored recently by the Care and Concern Free Health Clinic for their artistic contribution to the waiting area and the doctors’ room at the clinic. “Their art work has created a warm, inviting environment for both patients and staff,” said clinic director Gloria Blandina. Greenwald was presented with a plaque as a token of appreciation during the fifth anniversary celebration at the clinic. Shown, left to right, Alia Gestl, Ashleigh Cristell, former Pa student now at Wilkes University, Greenwald, Matt Schamnoski and Karlee Patton.

the West Virginia Supreme Court in October. He was admitted to the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia that same day. Skrzysowski was previously admitted to the Pennsylvania State Bar and the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. He is currently a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Skrzysowski graduated Summa Cum Laude from Temple University in 2005 receiving a B.A. in Economics and earned an M.B.A. from Wilkes University in 2007.

He received his Juris Doctorate from the West Virginia University College of Law in Morgantown, WV concentrating his studies in Coal, Oil and Gas Law. Skrzysowski now resides in Pittsburgh, where he is currently a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association and is employed by Chesapeake Energy Corporation. Emerson grad Holly VanLeuven who graduated on Dec. 15 from Emerson College in Boston received her BFA in writing, literature and publishing. She is employed by the MIT

Press in Cambridge, Mass., as the Fulfillment Assistant for Journals and Digital Products. She is the daughter of Jan and Bill VanLeuven of Pittston Designs website Paul Kaspriskie, of Exeter, helped design and build a website for a local business as part of his integrative media class at Wilkes University. The class, Principles of Interactivity, allowed students the opportunity to work directly with local businesses to design and implement functioning websites See CHATTER, Page 39

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ble, but nobody was parking in them because there were few businesses downtown. “We have a good problem downtown: not enough parking,” Moskovitz said. “Our downtown is attractive and it’s attracting new clientele that need to park.” The $12,000 expense of the parking enforcement officer could be shared by the city’s parking authority. Moskovitz said the parking meters are not only generating revenue for the city, they’re generating revenue for downtown merchants as well because of turnover. One capital expense is a $180,000, 25-cubic-yard recycling packer, with the first payment of $40,000 due in 2013. Moskovitz said the packer will either replace a 1997 packer or the city’s recycling truck. The city plans to switch to single stream recycling by mid-2013. Single stream allows all recyclables to be collected at

once. An education program will be implemented before it is rolled out. “Our (recycling) volume is up and our (garbage) tipping fees are down,” Moskovitz said. Moskovitz said a smaller packer will be purchased because of the narrowness of some of the streets in the Oregon section and other sections. The $130,000 originally budgeted to take over police patrols in Dupont has been removed because no agreement was reached. Other highlights include $300,000 for the Minimum Municipal Obligation for the city’s pension plans, a 18.9 percent increase, or $75,000 more, from 2012. Also, $12,500 for the replacement of City Hall’s computer server and $10,000 for the home rule transition; $100,000 for workers compensation. Healthcare for city workers is up 6.5 percent. Of the revenues, 34 percent is from real estate taxes, 25 percent is from income and per capita taxes, 14 percent is from service fees, 9 percent from reimbursements and fund bal-

ance, 8 percent from transfers and other revenue and refunds, 5 percent from intergovernmental and 5 percent from interest, rent, cost recovery, licenses, fine and forfeits. Of the expenses, 26 percent goes to the police department, 19 percent goes to the sanitation and street department, 17

percent goes to the fire department, 8 percent goes to debt service, 8 percent goes to administration; 6 percent goes to solicitor, OCD, payroll, engineer, City Hall, EMA and the Ambulance Association; 5 percent goes to the tax collector and treasurer; 4 percent goes to liability insurance,

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The Wyoming Area School District Board of Directors was given a proposed preliminary budget for the 2013-2014 school year. The report, prepared by business consultant Tom Melone, reflects an “expense over revenue” amount of $558,000.

Melone warned professional contracts that haven’t been finalized from past years could cause problems for the board. Over the next several months, Melone said he will meet with the board and public and review the budget, line-by-line. A final budget is due by June. John Bolin, who was elected See WA BOARD, Page 38

Wyoming Area paid tribute to late Warrior educator, athletic director and one of the highly successful varsity basketball coaches in the State of Pennsylvania, Simon "Si" Bernosky. As a part of the tribute, a photo from the 1970-1971 District II championship team Bernosky coached will hang in the gymnasium area. Shown in the photo, left to right: Frank Casarella, WA Board; James Bernosky, Jr. (grandson); Deanna Farrell, WA Board. Back row: John Marianacci, WA Board; Gil Dominick, WA Board; Nicole Bernosky (daughter-in-law); Jim Bernosky (son of Si); Vito Quaglia, WA Secondary Center principal; Estelle Campenni, WA Board; Mary Louise Degnan, WA Board; John Bolin, WA Board president; Raymond J. Bernardi, WA superintendent.

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Question In 1949, Bobby Reed’s Café located at the corner of North Main and Butler streets in Pittston With Judy Minsavage advertised this “addition to their service” as being the “first in Pittston,” what was it? brothers returned from the war, our

entire family was together on Christmas Day.” Mrs. Frank O’Boyle, of Avoca, stated, “When my husband who was in the Navy returned from overseas. We had been married for two years and that was the first Christmas we ever spent together.”

1959 – 53 Years Ago Members of Greater Pittston Local International Ladies Garment Workers Union packed thousands of pounds of candy for the program for youngsters held at the American Theatre in Pittston. The union rented the theatre and treated hundreds of children to a show, an appearance by Santa Claus and the candy. Some of the members who assisted in the event were Helen Karpavich, Agnes Secula, Katie Tirone, Mary Consenza, Jean Martin, Mary Kosisky, Helen DePhillip, Anna Silviano, Susan Ziske, Margaret Dobish, Catherine Newhart, Ann Moscatel, Lillian Migal Eleanor Bedisky, Marie Mattey, Sarah Cassiso, Catherine Schooley, Reva Pahlers, Mary Pugh, Claire Hogarth, Rose DeRosa, Ann Grippe, Jennie Bialascz, Carmella Salatino, Millie and Ida Millazzo and ILG business agent Clem Lyons. After a seven-hour trip, Robert and Judy Wagner arrived in their hometown of Pittston from the Mediterranean Island of Cyprus where Wagner was on duty with the U.S. Navy. The couple married on the island in 1958 amid demonstrations by Greek Cypriots organized to mount a military campaign to end their status as a British crown colony. The couple planned to spend the holiday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Loyack and Mr. and Mrs. William Wagner, family and friends after which time Wagner would be sent to the island of Guam in the Pacific. Ernie’s Men’s Shop advertised, “Every man can use an extra” Adam Hat for $6.95 and $8.95. Sheporaitis Bottling Company, North Main Street, Pittston offered Shep’s Sparkling Sodas in 12 “delicious” flavors and mixers for the holiday parties. For $1.50, Miner’s Savings Bank supplied youngsters with the “Guided Missile Bank” during the holidays.

1979 - 33 Years Ago A raging fire seriously damaged the Pittston YMCA and destroyed an apartment building next door. Fire chief Bill Goldsworthy of Hose Company #1 and Tony Denisco of Goodwill Hose Company, both of West Pittston, went into the burning building and lifted Mrs. Anna Lampman through her apartment window to waiting firefighters. When out of harm’s way, it was discovered Mrs. Lampman was not breathing. An “angel of mercy” came out of the crowd and administered CPR, reviving Mrs. Lampman. The identity of the quick-thinking woman was not known until the Sunday Dispatch, curious about the “mystery nurse,” contacted firefighter Bob White. Through his efforts, the heroine was identified as Valerie Burke, of Pittston, an employee of the Pittston Hospital emergency room. Valerie had taken an 80-hour emergency training course and called upon that training to help the injured woman. Seton Catholic junior Ellen Gilhooley scored her 1,000th point and contributed to a 60-34 win over the Bishop Klonowski basketball team. Gilhooley needed 18 points to reach the milestone; she ended the game with 20.

The “ever clever weather banner” in the Sunday Dispatch predicted “High of 50, weatherman reports. Santa may wear his Bermuda shorts.” 1989 – 23 Years Ago Pittston elementary teachers and students were eager to learn which class most creatively promoted their “adopted” book at the completion of Adopt-ABook week. The original reading program developed at Pittston Area to celebrate book week involved teachers and students applying for adoption of a favorite book and then promoting it in various novel ways such as advertisements, original plays, reports, music and characterization. Displays outside of each classroom promoted book titles and authors and generated enthusiasm to read. Winners at Pittston City Elementary were the classes of Miss Morgan, Mrs. Dessoye, Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Cotter, and Miss Hogan. Winners at Lincoln Elementary were the classes of Mrs. Battista, Miss Holleran, Mrs. Przybyla, Mrs. Verdine and Miss McLaughlin. Students in first through fifth grade participated in the program. With the razing of the West Pittston High School underway, the Luzerne Avenue PTO hoped to raise money for a playground at the new school site by offering the bricks from the old school as a memento. Each brick would have a plaque bearing the years the school was in existence. When asked at what location he landed a 48” 29.5-pound Muskie, Ray Cichocki, of Dupont, exhibited a reluctance to disclose his favorite fishing spot but offered this hint, “All the state parks were stocked with Muskie about 10 years ago.” Slightly missing the world’s record in 1989, Cichocki had previously held the record for Muskie two years prior, but lost it to 31-pound catch. In 2009, an angler claimed to have caught and released a 65-pound Muskie at Gananoque, Ontario, Canada. Answer In 1949, owners of Bobby Reed’s Café announced that in the New Year their customers would be the “first in Pittston” to watch televised football, basketball, hockey, boxing and wrestling matches while patronizing the establishment. What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace. Agnes M. Pahro

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1949 – 63 Years Ago During a meeting of the West Wyoming Hose Company, nomination of officers for the new year were listed as Steve Napkora, president; John Robinson, vice president; Ray Swingle, financial secretary; William Blannet, foreman; Stanley Jeddic, first assistant foreman; Peter Nabesko, second assistant; and Michael Yarina, recording secretary. Foreman Blannet launched a campaign to promote the installation of fireboxes at the Eighth Street and Shoemaker Avenue Schools because existing boxes were located a distance away. It was also discussed that a proposal be sent to the borough council that, as fire chief, Blannet should receive $50 a year in compensation. Officers agreed that “to expect an officer or employee to serve without pay is out of date.” They also agreed that compensation for fighting fires should be included in the budget for the coming year. Listening to the combined voices of the Young Boys’ Choir of St. John the Evangelist Church was a traditional way to celebrate the Christmas season. Included in the choir were Leo McGuire, Donald McGuire, Vincent Bayaka, Daniel Donnelly, Francis Hood, Francis Dunningan, James Wall, Joseph Callaghan, Martin Quinn, Gerald Redding, Francis Roche, David Carey, Joseph McCusker, Vincent Yonavitch, Robert McDonald, John McHale, Alfonse Bruno, Francis Gubitose, John Connors, Lawrence Toole, Noel Thomas, Thomas Granahan, Edmund Reilly, Edward O’Malley, James Galasso, Francis Rader, James Booth, Donald Clark, Thomas O’Brien, Edward McCabe, William Mitchell, Gerald Wall, Francis Cawley, William Blume, John Davies, James Callahan, Patrick Mann, John Oliver. William Galasso, Francis Jackson, Robert Toole, Thomas Perks, Robert Loughney, Peter Flynn, William Clark, Patrick O’Haire, Vincent O’Haire, Joseph Mitchell and Michael Noone. The Sunday Dispatch Inquiring Photographer asked, “What has been your happiest Christmas?” Alma Jean Ardoline, of Pittston, answered, “It was in 1946, when my two

1969 – 43 Years Ago Duryea Mayor John B. Salek presented his third and final Mayor’s Trophy award to Rosemary Chromey. The award was given to Duryea teens who took an active part in community affairs. After winning the Miss Northeastern Pennsylvania Teenager title, Chromey traveled to Palisades Park, N.J. to represent the state in the national competition. Rosemary’s ambition was to attend college and major in music. The first Mayor’s Trophy winner was Richard Murman in 1967 who served as a Marine during the Vietnam War. The second winner in 1968 was Gail Wywiorski, who went on to nurses training. A meeting between police department representatives, Samuel Bussaco, Daniel LaFratte, Andrew Dructor, Fred Galasso and city officials Mayor Loftus, Anthony Ferrara, Patrick Collins and Robert Walsh produced a new salary agreement for the police. Patrolmen would get a boost in yearly salary to $6,400 in 1970 and $7,200 in 1971. Sergeants would be paid $6,500 in 1970 and $7,300 in 1971. The benefits package included vacations, sick leave, paid holidays, uniform allowance and city paid health care. City and fire officials agreed to basically the same package but a $3,000 life insurance policy was included.

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Thank you, Father Paul. God’s speed It’s time to say good-bye. And we have no idea how. Nor do we want to. We are talking about the upcoming departure of Father Paul McDonnell for a position with his beloved Oblates of St. Joseph order in California, as explained in detail in a story on page 3. Father Paul, as he’s come to be known, has a presence in Greater Pittston that is impossible to fill. Since his ordination in1991, Father Paul has touched thousands of lives in both big and small ways. From spearheading the campaign that resulted in the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Center on William Street, to re-energizing the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary in Laflin, to every baptism, wedding, funeral and celebration of the Mass, Father Paul has given his all to do what he set out to do when becoming a priest: to love his people. And he has gone about his mission with a smile on his face and a gentle manner, a clever quip with which to disarm you, followed by a clearly stated message from the Gospel to set you straight. Father Paul never passed up an opportunity to make us laugh. But he likewise never passed up an opportunity to challenge us to live our faith – to walk the straight and narrow, to find the best in one another, to forgive each other, and to love, always to love. And he taught his message as much by example as by rhetoric, his faith evident in his every action. We must say we are envious of the people of California who are about to experience what we have enjoyed the past 22 years. They are so lucky. And so are we, when all is said and done. Lucky to have had not just the pleasure of Father Paul’s company, but also the good fortune to have encountered him along our individual spiritual journeys. No, we cannot say good-bye. So, instead we’ll say simply thank you. Father Paul, you left Greater Pittston better than you found it and we are most grateful. We wish you God’s speed in the hope that He may one day lead you back to us. Until then, you will be in our prayers as we know all of us will be in yours.

GUEST COMMENTARY Kucios celebrated by Knights of Lithuania By JEAN MIHALICK

President Knights of Lithuania

The members and guests of the Knights of Lithuania Council 143 in Pittston celebrated Kucios, the Lithuanian vigil of Christmas Eve, on Saturday, Dec. 8 with covered dish and goodies at St. John the Evangelist Church Hall in Pittston. This meal is similar to the Christmas Eve tradition that is celebrated in their homeland of Lithuania. Before the meal could begin, as tradition states, the first star must be seen by the youngest member of the group Carly Warnagiris, accompanied by her Aunt Helen Roeber spotted the lonely star. The star signifies the birth of the newborn child. As the star was sighted, the large memorial votive candles on the tables gave a soft glow to the atmosphere that made this occasion more special. On the table was a plate of Plotkeles, the Lithuanian wafers brought in by Dave & Mary Ann Cipolla. Also on the table was dry hay covered by a snowy white linen cloth, with a crucifix on it to help us recall how the Christ child was born. Upon the sighting of the star, all those present sang Silent Night to welcome the birth of the baby. Monsignor John Bendik, pastor of the Parish Community of St. John the Evangelist, blessed the food, and blessed the Plotkeles. Each person at the table shared their Plotkeles with each other, wishing all the many blessings of health and happiness for another year. The toast of wine, and the homemade vyritos, a special liquor, made by Peggy Yanklunas, was given in Lithuanian and English, by the incoming president, and chairman of the Kucios, Helen Roeber, and outgoing president, . LINKSMU SVENTU KALEDU IR LIAMINGU NAUJU METU,MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR. It was now time for our Kucios meal to begin. No less than 12 dishes were served, all meatless, to commemo-

rate the 12 apostles. The dishes had specific representations for our Lithuanian ancestors. Salted herring depicted the unhappy things in life. Dark bread signified the plentitude of sustenance during the coming year. Fish signified Christ as represented by the first Christians in the Catacombs. Boiled potatoes represented the humble lives we must be ready to lead. Sweet wine stood for the sweetness and joy experienced by the coming of Christ. The menu for this special holy event was similar to that of our ancestors: Barsciu Sriuba, red beet soup made by Martha Warnagiris; Zuvies, fish, from Helen Roeber and Jean Mihalick; Virtos Bulves, boiled potatoes, made my M. Pam Smith; Silke, herring, Lithuanian Cheese, The Kapusta, cole slaw, by Helen Roeber; Grybai, mushrooms by Eleanor Bellanco & Marilyn Fitzgerald; Pierogies brought by Helen Karpovich; red beets & onions, from Martha Warnagiris and Rita Craze; Halushki, by Peggy Yanklunas; peas brought by in by Ann Yanklunas; Juoda Duona, rye bread by Janice Perfetto; Stiklas Vino, wine by Mary Ann & Dave Cipolla; apples brought by Jean Williams; Arbata, tea, Kava, coffee by Karen Flannery; Kiselius, cranberry jello by Diane Azaravich; American pierogis & sweet potatoes brought in by Robert, Gina and Carly Warnagiris; poppy seed and nut rolls by Ron and Mary Clair Voveris; Vegetable Koshi made by Dennis & Janet Palladino; plus many other desserts and goodies. The Lithuanian theme still prevailed in the beautifully adorned church hall. In the center of the hall, right beneath the beautiful chandlier was a Lithuanian Christmas Scene created by our Cochairman Martha Warnagiris, with many of the artifacts coming directly from Lithuania by Martha, and her deceased brother Robert. There were also lovely decorations on the tables. A short program followed the Kucios Meal. It began with a See KUCIOS, Page 25

Ryan O'Malley

Satisfaction and then some After bringing out the Black Keys for a bluesy take on Bo Didley’s Who Do You Love, the band broke out Doom and Gloom, and One More Shot, from its latest greatest hits compilation, GRRR! For the remainder of the show, the hits were abundant, beginning with Jagger strapping on an electric guitar for a breezy run through the crowdinclusive Miss You. Following an upbeat Honky Tonk Women, Richards took over vocal duties for Before They Make Me Run, and Happy, before the band paid sentimental respect to one of its former members by introducing guitarist Mick Taylor (who left in 1974) for an exceptional take on the early hit Midnight Rambler. Not being one to hide at the back of the stage, Richards took front and center to unleash the unmistakable opening to Start Me Up, with Jagger firing the crowd up with his over-the-top stage presence which has helped establish him as one of the best front men in rock and roll. Jagger, who chatted with the crowd between nearly every song, said “a lot of the people who played with us tonight flew from thousands of miles away to be here; this next guy just walked here” and introduced New Jersey’s favorite rock and roll son, Bruce Springsteen, for an incendiary version of the classic Tumblin’ Dice. Watching The Boss perform with The Rolling Stones is akin to a religious experience, and for seven minutes at the Prudential Center, it was the closest thing to Heaven. Brown Sugar, complete with one of the loudest audience parts of the night (“yeah, yeah, yeah, WOOH!,”) led perfectly into an extended version of Sympathy For The Devil, with Jagger coming out in a long fur jacket and turning the song into a theatrical juggernaut. For the encore, the band invited the Choir of Trinity Wall Street to lend backing vocals to You Can’t Always Get What You Want, before launching into a monumental version of the early hit Jumpin’ Jack Flash. While most of the crowd already knew what was next, it’s still an indescribable feeling when you get to hear Richards unleash arguably one of the greatest guitar riffs in rock and roll history by ripping through the opening of (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction. After bringing Taylor back on stage for a final bow, The Rolling Stones left the stage, but the energy of the night remained. They all maybe around 70 years old, but the music, vocals, friendship and fan appreciation remain stronger than ever. If celebrating fifty years of musical legacy is what was needed to bring them back to the stage, the boys will undoubtedly be giving its fans “satisfaction” for at least a few more tours. And the beat goes on… Ryan O’Malley is the music journalist for The Sunday Dispatch and a correspondent for The Weekender. He may be reached at musicjournalman@hotmail.com

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

Fish, seafood the healthy way Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and the weekends in between may be a time that you are planning to serve fish and or seafood. This year, try a recipe that exemplifies the nutritional goodness of these foods. In other words, limit the butter, deep fried oil and breading. Instead, broil, brush with olive oil and serve with healthful veggies. Food safety is a must when preparing fish or seafood. Here is a neat rule of thumb when cooking fish. It is the 10-minute rule. Apply it when baking, broiling, grilling, steaming and poaching fillets, steaks or whole fish. (Do not apply the 10-minute rule to microwave cooking or deep frying.) Practice makes perfect and cooking fish properly requires measuring and timing. Here’s how to use the 10-minute rule: Measure the seafood product at its thickest point. If the fish is stuffed or rolled, measure it after stuffing or rolling. Bake at 450°F for 10 minutes per inch thickness of the fish, turning the fish halfway through the cooking time. For example, a 1-inch fish steak should be cooked 5 minutes on each side for a total of 10 minutes. Pieces of fish less than half an inch thick do not have to be turned over. Add 5 minutes to the total cooking time if you are cooking the fish in foil or if the fish is cooked in a sauce. Double the cooking time (20 minutes per inch) for frozen fish that has not been defrosted. Check the final cooking temperature of fish with a calibrated cooking thermometer. Fish should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees. For more information on handling seafood properly, visit http://seafoodhealthfacts.org/pdf/seafood-safety-pchandling.pdf. Pan frying, grilling or stir frying with vegetables helps to boost the nutritional value, yet leave the luster of serving seafood. Below is a stir fry recipe which uses shrimp, peanuts, spinach and has much less butter than in shrimp scampi. Mixing shrimp with other vegetables also reduces the total amount of shrimp needed to buy, hence reducing the cost of the dish, plus reducing the overall amount of cholesterol eaten. Enjoy and happy holidays to you and your family SHRIMP AND PEANUT SAUCE STIR FRY

1 tsp. bottled, minced garlic 3 tbs. low sodium soy sauce 2 tbs. crunchy, natural peanut butter 1 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. rice vinegar 1 1/2 tsp. chili garlic sauce (NOTE: reduce for a milder sauce, add more to make the sauce more spicy) 1 tsp. dark sesame oil (or olive) 8 oz. shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 cup sliced onion 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips 1 cup bagged, pre-washed spinach 2 cups hot cooked baby penne pasta Combine first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl, stir well with a whisk. Heat oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium high heat Add shrimp and sauté for 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and reaches 145 degrees. Check with a cooking thermometer. Remove shrimp from pan. Add onion and bell pepper and sauté for 3 minutes. Add peanut sauce, shrimp and spinach. Reduce heat to medium and toss ingredients for 2 minutes or until spinach wilts. Serve mixture over pasta. Makes 2 servings. One serving is 1 cup shrimp mixture and 1 cup pasta. Mary R. Ehret, M.S., R.D., L.D.N., is with Penn State Cooperative Extension, Luzerne County, 16 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston, Pa., 18643. (570) 825-1701/602-0600. Fax (570) 825-1709. mre2@psu.edu.

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In the summer of 1962, a couple of lads from England decided to get together and jam on some bluesy rock and roll, which at the time was still a blossoming fad in music. Five decades later, complete with a billing as “The World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band,” The Rolling Stones regrouped and celebrated a legacy that will go down in the history books, with a short run of shows, including a soldout date at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Saturday, Dec. 15. Kicking off the night at 9 p.m., a bevy of gorilla mask-wearing percussionists marched down the aisles of the Prudential Center while the Stones famous lips and tongue emblem stage protruded into the crowd. After the procession ended, a different drumming took over when Charlie Watts broke into the famous opening of the 1965 hit Get Off of My Cloud. From the opening, it was clear the band was in high spirits with Mick Jagger frantically running around the over-sized stage and flailing his arms wherever possible and Keith Richards sheepishly grinning from ear to ear. Continuing with its earliest material during the opening segue, the band dipped back to 1965’s Out of Our Heads for a charging rendition of The Last Time. By this point, it was impossible to not appreciate how The Rolling Stones music – and insatiable guitar riffs – helped shape the sound of modern rock and roll. Ironically, the band followed up with a ferocious take on the staple It’s Only Rock and Roll (But I Like It), which found Jagger traversing the tongue section of the stage and coming out into the audience for some of his patented dancing (perfectly exemplifying the Maroon 5 song Moves Like Jagger.) Paying homage to 1966’s Aftermath album, the band served up a spot-on rendition of the fan-favorite Paint It Black, with bassist Darryl Jones playing the late Brian Jones’ signature sitar riff. As the night was billed as having “special guests,” Richards and Ronnie Wood started off the legendary riff for Gimme Shelter with Jagger and vocalist Lisa Fischer handling the song’s first verse. Immediately afterwards, Jagger pointed to the side of the stage and exclaimed Lady Gaga! Coming out dressed rather toned down – there were no masks or outfits made of meat – Lady Gaga delivered a show highlight by singing with soul and elegance, a drastic change from her normal radio-friendly pop hits. Delivering a pristine take on the ballad Wild Horses, Jagger introduced John Mayer and Gary Clarke Jr. who came out for a rousing rendition of Freddie King’s Going Down complete with some fiery guitar work from the often underrated Mayer. As part of the release of their official app for Smart Phones, the band held a contest where fans could vote for one of several songs to be played during the pay-per-view show, and while holding the official result, Jagger announced the winner was the country-laden Dead Flowers, which came across as a show highlight.

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CARE AND CONCERN MINISTRIES

Volunteers line up all ready to deliver bags of groceries for those in need. Bob Clarke (back to the camera on the left) and Ginger Murphy hand Kate Darby and Chris Darby bags for the next recipients of the 4th annual Christmas Turkey and Trimmings Giveaway and the Adult and Children's Winter Coat Giveaway. TONY CALLAIO/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH

Feeding 568 families for Christmas St. John’s hosts annual Christmas Turkey and Trimming Giveaway By JON O’CONNELL

Sunday Dispatch Correspondent

ager volunteers zipped around the old Seton Catholic auditorium helping to gather Christmas dinners for families in need. Wednesday’s fourth annual Christmas Turkey and Trimmings Giveaway was hosted again by St. John the Evangelist’s collective volunteer organizations, giving a turkey, fresh oranges, milk and all the fixings to 568 families in need. Peggy Burke, coordinator for the Greater Pittston Food Pantry, stood at the front of the line guiding families to the sign-in desk. Burke said the food pantry has more than 1,000 registered families who get fresh meat and fruit, milk and dry goods from the pantry regularly and the

Christmas dinner giveaway is an extension of their efforts to those families. She said they use the government’s poverty and low-income guidelines to determine how food should be distributed to those who need it most. One man stood in line waiting to get food for his daughter’s family. He said he would rather not share his name, but that he was glad for programs like this. “Times are tough,” he said. Though he is retired, he said, his daughter, a single mother, works nights to care for her children so he volunteered to get Christmas dinner for them that brisk Wednesday morning. Racks of donated winter coats and tables full of knitted hats, scarves and mittens were there See FEEDING, Page 17

Joe Heffers aids a food recipient by packing up the car with groceries and a turkey.

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HOW TO HELP To make a donation or to inquire about the pantry’s services, call (570) 654-9923.

Feeding Continued from Page 16

Volunteer Dan Jones unpacks another of the more than 550 turkeys given out at the Christmas Turkey Giveaway.

Rose Ferentino Grimes, left, and Jane Maas help out giving the milk and oranges away.

Msgr. John Bendik looks over paperwork while Jean Mudlock checks in another recipient at the annual turkey dinner giveaway.

years ago when the school closed. Because they chose to keep it, the church’s half dozen volunteer organizations, including health clinics and the Greater Pittstion Kid’s Closet, now have

a place to help people. “The school used to be used for educational purposes, now it is being used to proclaim the Gospel,” Bendik said.

Volunteers manning the coats, hats and scarves department are Robert Lydon (seated), Madline Branas, and Mike Fedor. TONY CALLAIO/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH

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for those who needed them. Burke, who also serves as the parish knitting ministry’s director, said the knitters work year round for this event. She said one member, Barbara Francovich of Exeter, knitted more than 100 pairs of mittens for hands of all sizes. Burke said many of the families receiving food regularly from the pantry are out of work, single working mothers who need a little help to make Burke said ends meet and many of the a few homefamilies reless. “Many peoceiving food ple come in and regularly from say, ‘I wish I the pantry didn’t have to are out of call,’” Burke work, single said. She told of working families who mothers who take the free need a little food when they help to make need it, then donate to the ends meet pantry when and a few they get back homeless. on their feet. Burke reveled at the massive donations given by business owners, parishioners and families who want to help. “Our community has been unbelievably supportive,” Burke said. She said the Commission on Economic Opportunity, the Girl Scouts, firefighters and schools; they all pitched in to give a Christmas dinner for needing families. Msgr. John Bendik, pastor at St. John the Evangelist, sat at the sign-in table greeting people with a “Merry Christmas,” and a kind smile. Bendik said he was amazed by the support for their efforts, and seemed proud that even Pittston’s mayor and police chief showed up to help. As volunteers and families bustled around him, Bendik said the old Seton High School building was nearly rented out eight

The Avoca Neighborhood Crime Watch, started on Oct. 4, now has 50 members and continues to grow, said President Jim Brogan. The group recently purchased signs and installed them in various locations throughout the town. The group has been getting five new members each month, he said. “Our goal at this time is to register as many residents as possible and work on making Avoca as safe and clean as possible by working with council and the police department,” Brogan said. The group plans to incorporate as a non-profit organization. The Crime Watch is operating on do-

nations by members and businesses, and received a $50 check from Joe Colarusso’s Café on Main Street. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the borough building. Shown in the photo, first row, from left, are Ned Jones, vice president, Jim Allardyce, and Jim Brogan, president. Second row, from left, Avoca Police Officer Ken Salvo; Gene Philbin, secretary; Ed Karney, Joe Colarusso, Tom McLaughlin and Pat Hannon, board member. Absent from the photo are Avoca Police Chief Dave Homechek, Bill Kiesinger, Jim Corcoran, Jim Doran, Bill Joyce and Jeff Decker.

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hen Brandy Feichter marries his son in June, she will officially be part of Jud Spencer’s family. But Feichter is already part of Jud Spencer. In September of 2011, Feichter donated a kidney that was implanted in Spencer and saved his life or, at the very least, spared him a lifetime of dialysis. Spencer, 62, has polycystic kidney disease. It’s an inherited disorder which causes multiple cysts to form in the kidneys, causing them to become enlarged and reducing blood supply. Symptoms often do not appear until middle age. Spencer learned he had the disease 20 years ago when he had an ultrasound of his abdomen done after a construction accident. About three years ago, the disease progressed rapidly, causing symptoms such as lack of energy and loss of appetite. The outlook was bleak. He faced end-stage kidney failure and a lifetime of being hooked to a machine four hours a day twice a week, or worse. A transplant was recommended. His wife Carmel offered to donate a kidney and so did Spencer’s three sons. But there was another complication. Spencer’s blood type 0-negative matches only eight percent of the population. His wife and sons were not matches. Nine potential donors were found. Eight were rejected for various reasons, such as too many arteries connected to their kidneys.

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The ninth donor was Brandy Feichter, Spencer’s future daughter-in-law, who will be 30 years old on Christmas and will marry Spencer’s son Judson in June. Feichter, who lost her own father in 2005 to a “She saved heart attack, has been with my life. Judson for 11 Words years. She already calls her can’t defuture fatherscribe how in-law “Dad.” much I feel When it first became apparindebted ent that Spento her. cer needed a People who kidney, Feichter was one of know peo- the first potenple who tial donors testneed a kid- ed and was a match, but docney should tors held out on her, hoping for consider closer donating. someone to Spencer’s Be a real size. As other dofriend. Be nors were rea hero.” jected, a year Jud Spencer and a half passed and time became critical. Feichter said one day when Judson came home depressed over his father’s deteriorating health, she volunteered to retest. She went through a battery of tests over a couple of months.

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“When I passed the last test, it was pretty cool,” she said. “I told Jud and we both cried. I couldn’t wait to tell Dad. We took two cars, hunted him down and flagged him into a parking lot. We stood in a circle and Jud said, ‘Okay, what’s going on?’ Judson said, ‘I have news for you.’ Dad said, ‘Are you pregnant?’ I said, ‘No, but, I do have a kidney for you.’ We all cried.” Judson felt immediate relief. “It was like somebody had put a Volkswagen on my back and made me climb a hill. Then, the Volkswagen rolled off. The feeling of dread went away.” Kidney transplants are the most common organ transplants

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Today, both Feichter and her “Dad” are fully recovered and have no restrictions on diet or lifestyle. In February, the family enjoyed what they called “a kidney cruise” to the Caribbean, something that wouldn’t have happened pre-surgery. “I couldn’t take my wife on a See KIDNEY, Page 24

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recovery from the surgery. The day after, while the Spencers enjoyed a pizza party in his room, she was across the hall on a morphine drip. Spencer wanted to see her, but she wouldn’t allow it. “I kept him out of my room. I didn’t want him to see me uncomfortable. On the third day, he came into my room. My mom propped me up

Brandy Feichter, left, donated a kidney to her future father-in-law, Jud Spencer.

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“This was going to be the biggest thing I have ever done in my life and I wasn’t going to ruin it,” she said. “I didn’t have many nerves leading up to it. I knew what it was going to take; I knew the pain I was going to be in. I knew the scar I was going to be

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Holy Rosary Principal Kathleen Gilmartin and Wyoming Area Catholic Principal Chris Tigue said their schools are secure, but the Diocese is conducting a review of their security and policies. “We want to make sure everything is in place to ensure students and faculty is safe” Gilmartin said. Holy Rosary’s office is on the second floor, so a school employee must go downstairs and unlock the door when a visitor wants to come in. She said an intercom systems and a camera helps school officials. As an administrator and a parent, she worries. “Worry has a valid place in a situation like this,” she said. “It keeps you alert. It makes you look at things very carefully. “Is there a reason to worry? There’s always a reason to worry. But we leave the worrying to the adults. We need our children to

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vacation before because we never knew when my kidneys might shut down,” Spencer said. “We couldn’t make any plans because we didn’t know if I would be trapped in a chair with a needle in my arm.” Spencer said the bond he has with Feichter is hard to explain. “She saved my life. Words can’t describe how much I feel indebted to her. People who know people who need a kidney should

feel safe and secure so we can foster learning.” Chris Tigue has been the principal at Wyoming Area Catholic school for one year. He said the security at the school is solid, but the Diocese is reviewing the school’s measures. “Our security protocols are strong to begin with,” he said. If a visitor comes to the school, they ring a buzzer and are visually identified by a school employee. The office is right by the front door, Tigue said. He said the 194 students are in a safe environment. “The school is locked and nobody gets in without a valid reason,” he said. Neither Holy Rosary nor Wyoming Area Catholic have police officers or security guards on staff. They rely on teachers and staff and local police to keep watch. Wyoming Area’s Bernardi said the district has been reviewing security since September. “We’ll have a meeting to look at the evaluation and find out what specific areas we can do to accomplish higher and better security,” Bernardi said. “When we consider donating. Be a real friend. Be a hero.” Feichter said helping Spencer helped ease the pain of losing her own father. “I think about what we went through together and it makes me cry,” she said. “It is one of the most amazing things I have ever done in my life. I was not able to help my dad and I no longer have him. My father-in-law is like a dad to me. I love him so much and am thankful to be a part of this family. He’s hands down one of the greatest men I have ever met and I am honored to be the one who was able to help him.”

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Nikki Dennis received special permission to leave school to perform "Away in the Manger" on guitar.

Pittston Senior Citizens Center's Christmas program was hosted by Director Connie Andrews.

Hazel Dennis danced up a storm to the tune of "Suzy Snowflake."

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A very animated Amy Alpaugh entertained the audience by performing "Two Front Teeth."

George Haydu performed a "12 Days of Christmas" had a different twist from Christmas medley on the harmonica. Bruno Cruciani.

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Pittston Area donated to the Toys for Tots program for the seventh year. Though various fundraisers, the school's National Honor Society (NHS) collected enough money to purchase 37-bicycles and numberous toys to donate to the Marines. Shown in the photo, front row, left to right: Olivia Lanza, NHS treasurer; Meredith Yozwiak. Second row: Michael Schwab, NHS junior representative; Catherine Lombardo, NHS parlimentarian; Anthony Capozucca, NHS president; Kristen Lombardo, NHS vice president; Matthew Carroll, NHS historian; Rachel Simansky, NHS junior representative; Jordan Cumbo, NHS secretary. Back row: Dr. Michael Garzella, PA superintendent; John Haas, high school principal; Sgt. Christopher Carson; Sgt. Omar Negrete; Arthur Savokinas, principal; Joyce Salvo, NHS advisor. TONY CALLAIO/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH

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National Honor Society President Anthony Capozucca gets a laugh while sitting on a bike he test drove. Back row, left to right: Jordan Cumbo, Matthew Carroll, Kristen Lombardo, Catherine Lombardo, Olivia Lanza.

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ational Honor Society students from Pittston Area High School donated 40 bicycles and other toys Monday to the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Every year for the past seven years, adviser Joyce Salvo said, the National Honor Society has raised enough money to purchase one bicycle per homeroom to donate to Toys for Tots. “We raise the money through dress-down days, selling sweatpants or sweatshirts and other things,” Salvo said Monday, while U.S. Marine Corps representatives picked up the donations at the high school. Salvo said students and the

community donated other toys. The bicycles, ranging from 20inch Huffys to several different kinds of Next brand bicycles, cost around $1,800. “The students want to give back to the community,” Salvo said. Sgt. Omar Negrete and Sgt. Christopher Carson were at Pittston Area High School on Monday to pick up the donations and needed two vehicles to haul the goods away. “This doubles what we have in our warehouse,” Carson said. The Honor Society includes President Anthony Capozucca, Vice President Kristen Lombardo, Secretary Jordan Cumbo, Treasurer Olivia Lanza, Parlia-

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Pittston K of C to host party for big game All welcome on Jan. 7 for National title game How many Pittston Knights of Columbus members are Notre Dame fans? If you said “all of them” you might be right. Therefore it should come as no surprise that the Knights are planning a party for the National Championship Game between Notre Dame and Alabama on Monday, Jan. 7. It is open to all and will be held at the Knights of Columbus Home Association, 55 S. Main St. Pittston. The doors will open at 7 p.m. and a hot buffet will be available for a minor donation. There are five TVs on site with plenty of good seating. For reservations and more information, call Jim at 466-9991. Knights of Columbus JFK Council officers and board

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Breakfast with Santa today in Hughestown After-school meals to be offered at Pittston Memorial Library The Hughestown Hose Company will be hosting their Annual Breakfast with Santa at the fire station banquet hall today, Sunday, Dec. 23. The breakfast starts at 7 a.m. and the last seating will be at noon. Santa Claus will be arriving by 8 a.m. and he will be handing out gift bags to all of the children who attend. After Santa arrives, he will Right after also be availathe Breakfast ble for pictures. with Santa, There will be many activities the Hughfor the children estown Hose to participate in Company will during the be collecting breakfast and canned goods Mrs. Claus will from the resi- also be on hand dents starting to read stories to the children at noon. as well. Tickets are $8 and children five and under are free. Tickets for the breakfast can be purchased at the door during the event. This year’s Annual Toy Raffle, which will be pulled during the Breakfast with Santa, is a Lionel Firefighter’s Train Set with track and transformer. Tickets are $3 each. Tickets for the raffle are available from any department member or by calling Station 143 at 654-4188 and leaving a message. Right after the Breakfast with Santa, the Hughestown Hose Company will be collecting canned goods from the residents starting at noon. Residents are reminded to have their canned goods in a plastic or paper bag on their front porch no later than our noon start time. Free meals at library

The Pittston Memorial Library on Broad Street in Pittston announces after-school meals sponsored by the Commission on Economic Opportunity. The hot and nutritious meals are free to all children up to age 18. The library will serve dinner

Hats, leis, noisemakers will be furnished. Donation is $38 per person tickets and reservations may be made with Bob at the VFW or by calling 654-9104. Deadline for tickets is Sunday, Dec. 30. All PLCB regulations apply. No tickets will be sold at the door.

from 4 to 5 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays and will serve snacks from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. No registration is required. For more information, call us 6549565. New Years Eve Party

The Dupont V.F.W. Post 4909 Home Association will hold its annual New Year’s Eve Party at the post home on Monday, Dec. 31 with a buffet dinner served from 7:30 to 9 p.m. and a six hour open bar available from 7:30 to 1:30 a.m. Muscial entertainment by the Home Town Boyz from 9:30 to 1:30 p.m. Meat and cheese trays, snacks, coffee and donuts will be available before midnight.

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The Big Band Society of Northeastern Pa will have a dinner dance on Friday, January 4, at Genetti’s Hotel and Convention Center Wilkes Barre. This event is for members only. The doors will open at 5:45 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Music is provided by Mike Shema. For reservations please call

Glen at 570.586.5359 or Herman at 570.654.6454. Herman Castellani will preside. Dupont VFW Meeting

The VFW Post #4909, Dupont will hold a meeting on Mon. Jan. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the post home. Commander Gary Carwardine will preside. Home Association meeting will follow. Nomination of officers will be held. Food and refreshments will be served. SJ Class of 1970

There will be a mass for the deceased members of the Saint John the Evangelist High School Class of1970 on Saturday February 23 at 5 p.m. at Saint John the Evangelist church, William St.,

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Prince of Peace Parish, Old Forge will hold a Mardi Gras on Friday, Feb. 8 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Arcaro and Genell’s, Main Street, Old Forge. There will be a hot and cold buffet, beer, wine and soda included Entertainment by Frankie Gervase and The Poets. Tickets are $30 per person. Deadline for reservations Feb. 1. Call Prince of Peace rectory at 457-5900 or Francis at 457-0112.

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Nicole Lazevnick portrays the Wise Men in the play 'The Day He Was Born' at the Second Presbyterian Church in Pittston.

The Second Presbyterian Church Sunday School and Youth Group sing 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing' at their annual Christmas program on Sunday afternoon in Pittston.

Ali Brogna, second from right, reci left, Alyvia Doran, Kaylee Erfman, a the Second Presbyterian Church C Sunday afternoon.

Hark! Angels s The Second Presbyterian Church, Parsonage Street, Pittston held their annual Christmas program last Sunday, Dec. 16, which included songs, recitations and a Nativity Play. Jennie Davis, Sara Thomas and Elaine Bell were in charge of the program and parents of the Sunday School hosted a reception afterwards in the Fellowship Hall with a visit from Santa Claus. The Rev. David Brague is pastor of the church.

Angel Stalbird portrays an angel in the play 'The Day He Was Born' at the Second Presbyterian Church in Pittston.

Tony Saitta portrays Joseph in the play 'The Day He Was Born' at the Second Presbyterian Church in Pittston.

Jacob Davis, right, recites a poem as Angel Stalbird, Mia Turak, Alyvia Doran, and Ali Brogna listen during the Second Presbyterian Church Christmas program in Pittston on Sunday afternoon.

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Joe Grillo portrays King Herod in the play 'The Day He Was Born' at the Second Presbyterian Church in Pittston.

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‘Oz’ once again postponed at Applause Theatre Applause Theatre, located in Downtown Arts II (the former St. Casimir Church) in Pittston, announced “The Wizard of Oz” is being postponed. “We approached our new home with unbridled passion and enthusiasm and found creat-

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president of the board at its reorganization meeting earlier this month, appointed board committee leaders Appointed were Frank Casarella as chair of the finance committee; Elizabeth Gober-Mangan as chair of the education committee; Deanna Farrell as chair of the activities and police committees; Carl Yanora Jr. as chair of the buildings and grounds committee; Mary Louise Degnan as chair of the bids committee; Gil Dominck as chair of the policy and transportation committees and Estelle Campenni as chair of the technology committee. Mary Louise Degnan, the former policy chair, complained she was moved to the bids committee where she said she had little experience. She repeatedly asked Bolin for his reasoning behind the switch. He repeatedly replied that it was his discretion on who heads each committee and it was “his opinion” that she was to head the bids committee. The board approved two days as makeup days that were lost when Hurricane Sandy hit. Tues-

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day, April 2, and Tuesday June11, will replace Oct. 29 and Oct. 30. Wyoming Area Superintendent Ray Bernardi announced the district is participating in Luzerne County Safe Schools Committee, a coordinated initiative to make schools safer for students coordinated by the Luzerne Intermediate Unit. He said the district is currently conducting a security audit. The board debated paying for Wyoming Area Athletic Director Joe Pizano to attend the Athletic Director’s Conference at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey from Tuesday, March 12 to Friday, March15. The cost was not to exceed $800 and mileage reimbursement was requested. The board ultimately tabled the motion. Bernardi announced the district will honor Simon “Si” Bernosky, a late Wyoming Area educator, athletic director and one of the highly successful varsity basketball coaches in the State of Pennsylvania. A photo from the 1970-1971 District II championship team Bernosky coached will hang in the gymnasium area. “He was a dedicated employee of the district for 20 years and guided the sports program from the early years of the merger until his retirement in 1988,” Bernardi said.

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At 133, Y never looked so good Improvements to Main Street facility undertaken over past seven months Special to Dispatch

Over the past seven months the Greater Pittston YMCA has seen a “facelift” allowing it to reposition itself as a YMCA that is here for the community. Under the direction of Craig Lukatch of Hazleton, over the past year the Y installed air conditioning throughout the first floor, began renovating all the locker rooms, a repainted multitraining and child watch rooms, and a Welcome Center that is comparable to what is offered and seen at a big city YMCA. “What we are doing here at the YMCA is something so remarkable that we wanted it to show,” said Lukatch. “The way the Y looks helps us convey who we are; a friendly, welcoming, family and community centered YMCA.” ‘Where programs are FREE for families,’ has become the new tagline for the Pittston Y. Those with family memberships enjoy the added benefit of free programs; such as soccer, gymnastics, basketball, baseball, art classes and more is always being added.

“We want families to come to our Y. We are constantly adding new and exciting classes for kids and families to enjoy together,” said Lukatch. “Our programming has become an integral part of attracting new members and allowing our current members to try things they wouldn’t be exposed to at any other place.” Coming in 2013 the YMCA will be starting three new programs. SPLASH gives third graders the chance to learn how to swim for FREE! The YMCA will also be holding a weekly special needs family swim time and offering family night six times per year. “SPLASH is an amazing program. By third grade is when kids should start learning how to swim,” said Lukatch. “We want our kids to learn how to be safe in and around the water and we want them to learn that from us.” Along with Lukatch, 34, the Pittston YMCA is under new direction and a youthful one at that. Kory Chwasciewski, 39, of Olyphant is the Child Care Director; Robert Duliba, 24, of West Pitt-

ston is the Director of Membership, Marketing and Public Relations; Brian Fallon, 44, of Scranton is the Property Manager; and Michael Labagh, 22, is Senior

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Membership is affordable: $45 for families, $26 for adults, $22 for active older adults and $15 for youth. The YMCA also offers a scholarship program for those who are low income and/or may

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Sophia Bell, 4, right, and her brother Matthew, 7, both of Yatesville, visit Santa.

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vo said, noting the Honor Society contract calls for students to help the community and do independent projects throughout the year. Capozucca said the society has participated in many events throughout the year so far, including a Salvation Army tree for which students donated clothing and toys to those in

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said, “and it worked. It was like she needed to go in for an oil change.” As Christmas of 2012 approaches, Bill is only now trying to reflect on what he calls “a blur,” that period from January 2009 until today. His reflections include thoughts of his mom who passed away earlier this year. “Of course there’s a heaviness there, but it’s different,” Bill said. “My mom suffered from dementia, so we feel like we lost her some time ago.” Layered over it all is an undeniable sense of joy. Emily just graduated from college, completing her course work in a normal eight semesters, despite losing three full semesters due to the disease. She earned dual degrees in Business and English and finished on the dean’s list. “I am so proud of her,” Bill said. And about a month ago, Bill and Emily, along with Susannah Cahalan, were guests on the TODAY show telling their remarkable story. Since then Emily got a call from a woman in Nebraska who told her about her 6-yearold daughter who had been suffering from “a mysterious disease” and has now being diagnosed and is being treated for NMDA since the woman saw Emily on television. Through the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Emily just learned that the CBS TV affiliate in Philadelphia wants to do a story on her and her doctor and so does the Philadelphia Inquirer. Bill Gavigan talks a lot about perspective these days. “What happened over the past few years isn’t a story about me, it’s a story about Emily,” he says. “But I look at myself and I can’t help but notice that I am a completely different person. I was very driven at one time, very tough.

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proud of her for completely different reasons from before. She could have given up but she kept fighting.” As for the Gavigans this Christmas? Well, Bill says everything

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Holy Rosary first grader Patrick Cosgrove is helped by seventh-graders Trevor Tigue and Kyle Zapko.

Holy Rosary first-graders Jacob Carden and Paul Stevenson get help from seventhgraders Jayna DeLucca, Matthew McGlynn, and Kyle McAndrew.

Holy Rosary students write letters to Santa The seventh-graders of Holy Rosary School in Duryea spent time with their first-grade pals, helping them write letters to Santa. Students enjoyed working with one another to ask Santa those very important questions, such as “What kind of cookies do you like?” and “How do the reindeer fly?” Students in first grade are anxiously awaiting Santa’s reply. Holy Rosary first-grade students recently wrote letters to Santa with help from seventhgraders. From left, first row, are first graders Angelina Corridoni, Rowan Lazevnick,Nicholas Borgia, Matthew Volpitta, and Liam Lazecki. Second row, Ava Angeli, Michael Lojeski and Matthew Mazarella, seventh graders. First-grader Anthony Paglianite gets help from seventhgrader Seth Toole.

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RSVP to Twila @ 388-2623 by 12:30 p.m. the day before. The center is open 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday through Friday on SR 92. The Cosmopolitan Seniors next meeting will be on Tuesday Jan. 8, at 1 p.m. in St. Anthony Center, Exeter. Host/hostesses are: Theresa Bekanich, Rose Gunsior, Marie Mantione, Jane Mikolosko and Marie Sperazza. The club is open to all adults age 50 and over, regardless of religious affiliation and residence. Travel coordinator Johanna is

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tholic priest on August 10, 1991, in his home parish of St. Anthony of Padua, Exeter, now St. Barbara’s, by Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo, former auxiliary bishop of Scranton. He has served the Oblates of St. Joseph Congregation in various capacities, namely as both assistant pastor and pastor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Pittston, from 1993-2006, and is currently the rector of the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary. He has served as provincial superior from 2003-2010 and presently serves as the provincial vicar and secretary of the province. McDonnell is very involved in the Greater Pittston community as chaplain to UNICO and to the Ancient Order of Hibernians, honorary chairman of the 2011 capital campaign for the Pittston YMCA, a board member of the Wesley Village Nursing Facility and a board member of the Earthly Angels Autism Foundation. He also conducts retreats and conferences for groups of all ages. Monsignor John Bendik, pastor at St. John the Evangelist Church, knew McDonnell for about 16 years and said he was one of the best priests in the area. “When you’re in his presence, he’s present to you,” Bendik said. “He really focuses in on you and you alone.” Bendik says McDonnell has a “great sense of humor but a great depth of spirituality as well.” He said McDonnell’s departure is a great loss for the Greater Pittston community. “Even at a funeral, he’s able to celebrate the life of the person, not mourn the death,” Bendik said. “I love the guy, and I’m going to miss him.” The McDonnell family, Tom sand Shirley, and their three sons, Paul and his two older brothers, Kevin and Tom, lived across the street from St. Anthony’s Church, on Erie Street. Religion was a big part of the family, Kevin McDonnell said. We were all altar boys, but Paul stayed on that path. “Right from early age, his vocation was very, very strong,” he said. “Our faith was nurtured by our parents and the church Home was a place of much faith and we had a strong prayer life.” The McDonnell children were

typical boys, all were altar boys and all played sports. To this day Father Paul is a major fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. “We got along well,” Kevin McDonnell said. “We played well, we fought well. But Paul got the brunt of it.” Father Paul was the first to leave the house when he entered the Seminary. “We joke we forced him out,” Kevin McDonnell said. “We beat him up just enough to make him a good priest.” Kevin McDonnell said his brother blends his faith and humor very well. “That’s what makes him connect with people.” And his ties to the area will never be completely severed. “I thank God for the great gift of Paul’s priesthood in our family,” he said. Kevin McDonnell, the managing editor of the Catholic Light newspaper for the Diocese of Scranton, has worked there for 28 years. “I say I’ve been working for the church longer than Paul is.”Another good thing about having a priest in the family: “He always has a great blessing for our family dinners.” Elaine Fisher of Jenkins Township, a close friend of Father Paul, is a member of the Josephite-Marellian Laiety, a group that aids the Oblate priests. “We have a very nice spiritual and working relationship,” she said. She met Father Paul through her late husband and has remained close. “He’s a real people person,” he said. “He touches the hearts and souls of everyone he comes in contact with.” She said the easiest way to sum up Father Paul is he emulates his order’s founder: “In the words of St. Joseph Marello, he does the ordinary things in an extraordinary manner.” McDonnell said he’s excited about the new adventure and possibly hitting the greens at Pebble Beach, only about a 3hour drive. “A new place, new people,” he said. “Maybe I’ll get some sun and get to use the golf clubs.”“I’ve played Pebble Beach with my father years ago,” he said. “I can’t wait to get back.” So what’s Father Paul’s handicap? “That’s left for the confessional,” he joked.

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In the towns

Christmas services abound in borough I cannot believe it’s already time to write my annual Christmas greeting to all of you. I truly hope that you and your families have a blessed Christmas and happy and healthy New Year filled with God’s richest blessings. If you are looking for place to celebrate the true “reason for the season, feel free to attend any of the services listed below taking place at the various churches in town. The congregation of the Langcliffe Presbyterian Church invites the community to its Candle Light Service at 4 p.m. today, Dec. 23 at the church, 1001 Main St. There will be a pot luck dinner after the service. The congregation will have a joint Christmas Eve service at 10

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Hughestown Hose Company will host its Annual Breakfast with Santa from 7 a.m. to noon today, Dec. 23 at the fire station banquet hall. Santa Claus will arrive by 8 a.m. and will hand out

The Avoca VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 8335 will not have a regular monthly meeting in January. Instead, there will be district meeting at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20 at St. Mary’s School, 742 Spring St. with Department President Sandra Brenner present. Refreshments will be served at the post home at 915 Main St. following the meeting. Congratulations to the winners of the Avoca V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary holiday food basket raffle: first prize, A.M. Farrell; second prize, Curt Webb; third prize, Ann Marie Lavelle; and fourth prize, Connor, grandson of Ceil Scatena. Queen of the Apostles

Final budget reading Wednesday Hughestown Borough Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Dec. 27 in the borough building. Wayne Quick will preside. There will be a final reading of the 2013 budget. A reorganization meeting of Hughestown Borough Council will be held at 7 p.m. on Jan, 2 at 7 p.m. in the borough building. Wayne Quick will preside. The work session will follow the meeting. A regular council meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 14.

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Queen of the Apostles Parish is collecting supplies for victims of the Hurricane Sandy Disaster in the Lindenhurst, NY area. Canned foods, rubber gloves, masks, paper towels, mops, brooms or other cleaning supplies can be placed in the collection boxes in the back of the church. The oplatek (Christmas wafer) have been blessed for use during Christmas Eve meals. They are available in the church. Suggest-

ed donation is $2. Parishioners are currently selling the stocking stuffer edition of their Pot of Gold Match the Daily Number raffle tickets for January. Tickets are $10 each. The winning number is based on the evening daily number of the Pennsylvania Lottery. Anyone who has a specific ticket number they would like to purchase or to just simply purchase a ticket may call the parish office at 4573412. The ticket will be mailed. LLVSA holiday hours

The Lower Lackawanna Valley Sanitary Authority (LLVSA) business office will be closed Dec. 24 and 25 and Jan. 1 in observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day. Call LLVSA at 6551665 with any questions. Lions food bank Jan. 3

The Avoca Lions Club will have its monthly food bank from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 3 at the Bethel United Methodist Church, 532 Main St. Volunteers are needed at 1:30 p.m. to help unload the truck and pack boxes to keep the food bank functioning. Attendees are asked to bring boxes.

ATTENTION DUPONT RESIDENTS Are you looking for a local family owned pharmacy? Hughestown councilman Eddie Strubeck accepts a check from event chairpersons Mary Golya and Mary Ann Quick for $1,750 representing proceeds from a gift and craft sale held in the borough. A variety of items were available for residents.

gift bags to all children who attend. Santa will be available for pictures and activities will be available for children. Mrs. Claus will be on hand to read stories. Tickets are $8 and children 5 years of age and under will be admitted free. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Tickets for the Annual Toy Raffle for a Lionel Train Set with track and transformer will be pulled during the breakfast. Tickets are $3 and are available

from any department member or by calling Station 143 at 6544188 and leaving a message. Canned goods collection

After the breakfast, Hughestown Hose Company will collect canned goods from residents starting. All residents should have canned goods in bags on the front porch no later than the noon. Santa Claus will be on board Engine 143 as it travels the streets of Hughestown.

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Feast of the Holy Innocents Holy Mass at 8 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 28; Solemnity of the Holy Family Holy Mass at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29 and Solemnity of Humble Shepherds and Distribution of wine from St. John’s Day at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 30. The parish also has blessed Christmas wafers (oplatek) available following the 9:30 a.m. Mass each Sunday at the church, 200 Stephenson St., or at the rectory. To pick one up at the rectory, call 457-2291. Duryea website

The webmasters of the Duryea website, www.duryeapa.com, have added over 5,000 new items to the site, including more than 4,500 articles and photos from the archives of the Sunday Dispatch from 1946 up to 1964. The website volunteers are always attempting to obtain old photos and documents about Duryea, but they are specifically seeking photos of the Phoenix Colliery which was located at the end of Chittenden Street, the Columbia Breaker which was located near the viaduct area by the current Village Shopping center and the Warnke Washery which was located in back of Newton Street. The website team would also love to obtain images from the Pennsylvania National Guard’s occupation of Duryea in the fall of 1902 due to the coal strike which swept the anthracite

coal region. If anyone would like to share photos or documents about these or any other Duryea history up to 1964, contact Faith at 457-2517, Diane at 457-4791, Mike at 6558336 or Bernie at (973) 8387126. All items will be copied and returned promptly. Street dept. hours

The Duryea Borough Street Department will be closed Dec. 25 and Jan.1in observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays, respectively. Garbage will be collected on Monday and Wednesday during these two holiday weeks. Recycling will be collected Jan. 3 and 4. LLVSA holiday hours

The Lower Lackawanna Valley Sanitary Authority (LLVSA) business office will be closed Dec. 24 and 25 and Jan. 1 in observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day. Call LLVSA at 655-1665 with any questions. Eagle Scout reception

There will be an Eagle Scout reception for Ryan Burdick of Boy Scout Troop 285at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan.19 at the American Legion Brennan Regan Post 585, 329 Main St. Scouts are reminded to wear full dress uniforms to this event. Garbage stickers

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garbage stickers are on sale now. The price of the stickers remains the same as last year. Stickers can be purchased from 7 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Duryea Municipal Building, 315 Main St. Stickers can also be purchased from 5 to 8 p.m.Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings at the municipal building. Prices of the garbage stickers are one bag – $80, two bags – $135, three bags – $175 and four bags – $215. Residents are asked to remove their old garbage sticker when they place their new one in the window. Please note garbage stickers are due by Feb. 1. Garbage will not be collected from homes that do not have the 2013 garbage sticker displayed. VFW raffle winners

Congratulations to the following winners of the V.F.W. Post 1227’s recent raffle: Logan - 161 $100 to AuRants; Eyet - 664 $24 to Phoenix Performance Arts; Betsy - 115 - $24 to Phoenix Performance Arts; Dolinish 1921 - $100 to John A Fischer O.D.; Huber - 1593 - $25 to Family Prescription Counter; Kilyanek - 1729 - $25 to Family Prescription Counter; Reese - 512 $25 to Tomlinson Floral & Gift; Clarke - 1889 - $25 to Arcaro & Genell; Valeski - 1345- $25 to Brutico’s Café; Freas - 743 - $25 to Rinaldi’s Café; Kossuth - 983 $25 to Salerno’s Café; Woodyatt

- 1783 - $25 to Milano Steak House; 1624 - $20 to Anthony’s Restaurant; Toth - 1082 - $20 to Thomas’ BBQ; Cooper - 123 pizza from Vince’s Pizza Express; Madrak - 80 - pizza from Vince’s Pizza Express; Laibinis 1746 - $285 to Ernie G’s Pub Eatery; Insalaco - 1885 - $50 to Memorial Veterinary Hospital; Brenda - 1572 - $50 to Old Forge Floor Center; Mary - 1511 - $25 to Homeland Tactical III; McArdle - 94 - $25 to Homeland Tactical III; Leiby - 616 - $25 to Rehosky’s Market; Grimm - 1941 $25 to Komensky’s Market; McArdle - 119 - $25 to Ray’s Market; Gale - 569 - $25 to Quinn’s Market; Chrobak - 195 $25 to Weis Market; Kearney 1512 - $25 to Pawsitively Pet Supplies; Krafjack - 584 - $20 to CeeKay; Nowacki - 1688 - $20 to Uniforms for all Sports; Eyet 665 - $20 to Gracie Lyn’s Grooming House; Diviery -1923 - $50 to Michele L Domiano, O.D.; Calogers - 1592 - $20 to Barney Beverage; Freas - 744 $20 to Cadden Beverage; Kolberg - 96 - $30 to Duryea Auto Parts; Magraney - 1620 - oil/filter/lube at Osmolia Gulf Service Station; Rava - 713 - $50 to Anzelmi Optical; Balchune - 140 $18 to Hair Shapers; Pam - 729 $18 to My Sister’s Kitchen; Mark -1554 - $50 to Ben Domiano Optical; Chromey - 508 - $30 to See DURYEA, Page 52

Merry Christmas to all Duryea Borough Residents from Mayor and Mrs. Keith Moss and the Duryea Police Department

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Merry Christmas my friends. I truly hope that you and your families have a blessed Christmas and happy and healthy New Year filled with God’s richest blessings! In celebration of this season, I am pleased to share these words from the Rev. Carmen Bolock, pastor of St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church, Duryea, who perfectly summarizes the true “reason for the season” like this: “This Tuesday we will celebrate Christmas, the birth of Jesus into the world. For his birthday, there is a special present he would like to have. That is the presence of you at church. If you would be his present, he will be present to you at all times.” If you are looking for place to be that “present,” feel free to attend any of the services listed below taking place at the various churches in town. Independent Bible Church will present “The Sounds of Christmas,” and scripture reading presenting the incarnation of Jesus Christ at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 24 at the church, 328 Main St. The Rev. Andrew Sinnott, the Rev. Joseph Elston and parishioners of Nativity of Our Lord Parish invite the community to their Christmas Eve and Day services: Christmas Eve, 4 p.m. at Holy Rosary Church, 127 Stephenson St.; 8 p.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 529 Stephenson St.; and midnight at Holy Rosary Church. Christmas Day, 9 a.m. at Holy Rosary; 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Rev. Carmen Bolock and parishioners of St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church, 200 Stephenson St., invite the community to their Christmas services: Christmas Eve, 11:45 p.m., special music followed by a midnight procession to the manger and blessing of the crib, Christmas trees and Christmas candle; concluding with the Pasterka Shepherd’s Mass followed by a social in the rectory. Christmas Day, 9 a.m., Mass of Christmas Day and Benediction followed by a social in the rectory; Holy Mass with symbolic stoning of St. Stephen (throwing of walnuts at the priest) at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 26; Feast of St. John the Evangelist Holy Mass at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 27;

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Pittston Area Leo Club collecting clothes, toys The Pittston Area Leo’s Club, in partnership with Fibers of the Earth, has placed clothing drop boxes at the Dupont Municipal Building and at the Kindergarten Center in Dupont. They also have placed boxes at all the Pittston Area schools. The Leo’s Club will receive much-needed funds from this program and will keep items out of our landfills. Just place your items in a tied plastic bag and drop them off at any of the locations. Look for the green box with the Dragon Fly Logo. Some of acceptable items are clean, wearable adult and children’s clothing and sleepwear, sneakers and shoes, sheets and linens, curtains, purses, belts, bags, hats, paired socks and stuffed animals and soft cloth toys. If you need a special pickup or additional information, contact Annmarie Paddock at 654-2415, ext. 2250 or Clairellen Hopple at 6542415, ext. 2101. The drop boxes will remain in use for the next year. Holy Mass schedule

Holy Mass for Christmas at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church: Christmas Eve, 4 p.m. and midnight; Christmas Day: 8:40 and 10:30 a.m. Polish and Traditional Christmas songs will be sung from 11:30 p.m. to midnight before the Midnight Mass. Christmas Masses at Holy Mother of Sorrows, Christmas Eve, 9 p.m. and midnight; Christmas Day, 10 a.m. Lions food distribution

The monthly food distribution sponsored by the Dupont Lions will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 27 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Lackawanna Avenue. All qualifying

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Wal-Mart, Pittston; Stancavage 1805 - $25 to Gorilla Supplements; Ward - 557 - cut and style at Hair at 731; Shoback - 138 - oil change at Pittston Tire; Kvak 643 - haircut at Dee-N-Hair; Chromey - 511 - rolling cooler from PNC Bank; Marcinko - 54 pen and pencil set from M&T

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residents of Dupont and Suscon are eligible. Garbage bags on sale

The 2013 garbage gags are now on sale. No bill notices for refuse bags will be sent to residents. Stickers can be picked up at the municipal office during business hours. Fees for refuse bags are residential, $105; seniors, $75; and commercial, $150. To accommodate residents, the Dupont Municipal office will be open until 6 p.m. on Thursdays and from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturdays until Jan. 31s All 2012 delinquent accounts will be forwarded to the magistrate. Letters have been to the residents by the borough solicitor.

gift at Christmas and Easter. This year through your generosity, 35 homebound residents received warm handmade scarves for Christmas. If you have a family member or know of a parishioner who is homebound or in a nursing home who would like to re-

ceive the weekly bulletin, contact the rectory at 654-3713. The Women’s Society of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church will hold its annual Wafer Dinner at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 13 in the church hall with Cooper’s of Scranton catering. Cost is $10 per person and reservations can be made by contacting Diane Skrzysowski at 654-6639 or Carolyn Klimek at 654-3713. Deadline for reservations is Dec. 28. Payment can be deposited in

the collection basket or you can drop off your reservation at the rectory office during business hours. Christmas WAFERS (Oplatki) are available at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in the church hall following all Masses. Meetings scheduled at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church: Holy Name Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 2 in the church hall. Women’s Society See DUPONT, Page 53

LLVSA holiday hours

Lower Lackawanna Valley Sanitary Authority, (LLVSA) business office will be closed on Monday, Dec. 24; Tuesday, Dec. 25; and Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in observance of the holidays. For more information, call Any LLVSA at 655-1665. Eco-tip

Here is Joey’s eco-tip of the week: Give a donation to someone’s favorite charity as a gift. You don’t have to wrap it or use a box. Sacred Heart notes

Sacred Heart of Jesus Senior Citizens’ Outreach Committee continues to reach those senior members of our parish who cannot attend Mass by mailing the church bulletin to them weekly and providing them with a small Bank; Komar - 1374 - back pack from First Liberty Bank & Trust; 930 - Penn Security Bank; Scavo - 1516 – $15 to Revello’s Café; Sandy - 1930 - two lessons at Kung Fu-Tai Chi; Lameo -1755 Design Hearing Instruments; Sanko - 1969 – pizza from Ghigiarelli’s; Hushawn - 1367 - pizza from Lizza’s Mezzo; Chicer 1680 - Domino’s; Moore - 1684 Burger King; Glodzik - 767 – McDonald’s; Moosic Diner and CVS – Pittston.

The Pittston Area Leo's Club helped spread plenty of Christmas Cheer at the Dupont Borough's Annual Children's Christmas Party held on December 15th at the VFW Post 4909. Pictured are Santa Helpers: Left to right kneeling:Matthew Ramos, Abigail Sheerer, Dominique Delpriore and Nina Timonte. Standing: Cristian Hansen, Ashleigh Rose, Gingerbread Man-Joey Jones, Frosty- Megan Dougherty, Dimitri Shea and Brandon Ferrance.

Members of the Leo's Club getting ready to pass out presents to the children: Left to right: Dimitri Shea, Abigail Sheerer,Matthew Ramos, Dominique DelPriore, Brandon Ferrance, Nina Timonti and Cristan Hansen

Due to the upcoming holiday, refuse will be picked up on Thursday, Dec. 27 and Thursday, Jan 3 instead of the regular Wednesday pick up. Recyclables will be picked up on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Anyone with questions is asked to call Lynda at 654-3001 ext. 2 Lauren’s Foundation

Now that the season is over, Joe Erzar, a senior member Wyoming Area Football team, has begun accepting payments for his pledge drive for the Lauren’s First & Goal Foundation which supports pediatric brain tumor research. All money received will go directly to the foundation. The Warrior football team scored 460 points this past season. Please multiply your pledge amount by 460 and mail your check to LF&G Pledge

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will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan 8 in the church hall. Parish Pastoral Council will also meet on Tuesday, Jan 8 in the rectory lower level meeting room. Post 4909 notes

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Drive, c/o 31 W. Brady St., West Wyoming PA 18644. One-time donations are still being accepted. If you forgot your pledge amount or need to have your pledge picked up, call 693-3163 after 5 p.m. or send an e-mail to jerzar@verizon.net. Cosmopolitan Seniors

The Cosmopolitan Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8 in St. Anthony Center, Exeter. Host/hostesses are Theresa Bekanich, Rose Gunsior, Marie Mantione, Jane Mikolosko and Marie Sperazza. The club is open to all adults age 50 and over regardless of repost home. Commander Gary Carwardine will preside. The Home Association meeting will follow. Nomination of Home Association Officers will be held for 2013. Refreshments will be served after both meetings. Borough notes

Borough officials remind residents to be mindful of the snow ordinances in place. Copies of the regulations are available at the municipal office during regular business hours. Also, building permits are required for all type of home remodeling. Public Works Department employees will pick up refuse on Monday, Christmas Eve and finish on Wednesday, Dec. 27. On Thursday, they will pick up yard waste and recyclables. Note the modified service schedule below: Monday, Dec. 24 - Refuse Wednesday, Dec. 26 - Refuse Thursday, Dec. 277 - Yard Waste and recycling, mixed papers Bowling scores

Magic Circle High Scratch Series Scores: Men’s Division: Don Whiting, 760; Paul Chmiel, 677; Chris Renfer, 668; Kyle Wagner, 653; Rich Jr. Aston, 620; Joseph Chmiel, 610; John Colarusso, 598; Michael Rebovich, 596;

ligious affiliation and residence. Prospective members are invited to attend a meeting and enjoy a friendly social afternoon with your peers. Travel coordinator Johanna is accepting reservations for a trip to Mount Airy Casino on Wednesday, Jan. 9 with pickups in Exeter and Pittston. Nonmembers are welcome. Details can be obtained from Johanna at 655-2720. Borough notes

Exeter residents may pick up a 2013 recycling calendar at the following businesses along Wyoming Avenue. Turkey Hill, Uni Mart, Sabatini’s Pizza, ModGreg Renfer, 590; Vito Buzzetta, 577. Women’s Division: Lisa Heck, 481; Marytheresa Pupa, 398; Ashley Fuller, 300; Courtney McKitish, 300. Universal High Scratch Series Scores: Jerry Coggins, 686; Mark Prebish, 627; David Titton, 619; Dale Reese, 613; Billy Jr. Elko, 604; William Elko, Richard Arditi, 585; George Gulla, 571; Edward Collins, 565; Mike Gotcha, 556. National High Scratch Series Scores: John Kulick, 803; Keith Weinschnek, 772; Dale Reese, 749; Edward Collins, 715; Allyn Jr. Ferretti, 706; Jerry Coggins, 690; Matt Felter, 681; Joe Burns, 608; Chris Yonki, 597; Anthony Ferretti, 594. Pittston Twp VFW High Scratch Series Scores: Wally Moore, 715; Joe Argenio, 664; Peter Chodnicki, 607; Joe Sr. Walsh, 593; Joe Jr. Walsh, 578; John Blattner, 561; Ed Wasko, 557; Tom Judge, 556; Jim Francioso, 553; Russ Stevens, 550. Warehouse Mixed League High Scratch Series Scores: Men’s Division: Mike Casterline, 780; Edward Collins, 696; John Doran, 686; Dale Reese, 681; John Borgia, 676; Jim Golden, 676 Women’s Division: Michelle Bukofski

ern Market and Donut Connection. The calendar can also be picked up any time at the Exeter Borough Building, 1101 Wyoming Avenue in the white mailbox to the right of the front door. Recycling must be placed curbside for pick up on Mondays. Businesses that have not purchased a recycling or refuse sticker for 2012 will be cited by the police and subjected to a fine. Failure of businesses to purchase a refuse sticker, recycling sticker or report tonnage is a violation of the borough ordinance. Anyone who has a private dumpster must report their tonnage to Karen Szwast, recycling coordinator, at 654-0933. All refuse is to be placed in garbage bags and put in a garbage can and placed curbside by

6 a.m. on Wednesdays. Loose garbage in garbage cans will not be taken.

American High Scratch Series Scores: Jerry Coggins, 815; Gary Sr. Magdon, 788; Bruce Ryzdy, 782; Mark Kulick, 745; Dave Kern, 742; John Grohowski, 691; Scott Kowalczyk, 666; Tom Spurlin, 648; Chris Kasa, 622; Joe Girman, 612. Dupont Bowlettes High Scratch Series Scores: Debbie Stevens, 550; Marytheresa Pupa, 509; Connie Berlinski, 504; Donna Kasa, 502; Helen Zapotoski, 498; Barbara Slusser, 477; Ann Alfano, 457; MaryAnn Shugdinis, 455; Lynn Langdon, 423. Sunday Night Mixed High Scratch Series Scores: Men’s Division: Joe Argenio, 612; Francis Pupa, 597; Joe Sr. Wruble, 541; Jason R, 515; Steve Vishinski, 514. Women’s Division: MaryLou Fereck, 518; Marytheresa Pupa, 475; Marianne Argenio, 445; Gracelynn Williamson, 392; Courtney McKitish, 355. Boys Division: Zachary McKitish,602. Girl’s Division: Michelle Grossbauer, 292.. Elko’s Bantam/Prep Mixed High Scratch Series Score: Boys Division: Ryan Peck, 136; Ryan Kane, 130; Aiden Hindmarsh, 123; Jimmy Soroka, 120; Gary Vest, 102; Andrew Adonizio, 102; Ayden Thomas, 98; Jake Grzech, 92; Zachary

Chilson, 92; Bobby Savakinas, 89. Girls Division: Madison Mesaris, 158; Makenzie Kaminski, 147; Sophia Gronka, 48. Elko’s Mixed High Scratch Series Scores: Boys Division: Anthony Zimmerman, 510; Michael Elko, 505; Paul Greco, 490; Zachary Garbarino, 440; Evan Elko, 410; Jesse Carlen, 393; Joey Jones, 384; Justin Coyne, 378; Evan Esposito, 373; Charles Kulick, 368. Girls Division: Samantha Piechota, 369; Morgan Mesaris, 341; Hannah Maruhnich, 331; Piper Kane, 307; Janelle Dudek, 238; Kiena Vest, 231; Halle Gronka, 229; Gina Kirkpatrick, 228; Loren Gronka, 197. Elko’s Junior/Senior Friday High Scratch Series Scores: Boy’s Division: Peter Kulick, 707; Conrad Chapple, 653; Spencer Saxon, 626; Stephen Yuhas, 615; Sam Carlen, 612. Girls’ Division: Katie Wynn, 488; Sara Lukowich, 468; Danielle Zydko, 455; Jordan Cegelka, 440; Irene Magdon, 363. Elko’s Prep Boys High Scratch Series Scores: Jeremy Lavelle, 354; Zachary Elko, 334; Joey Wruble, 333; Connor Morris, 317; Tyler Cegelka, 314; Marc Piechota, 308; Noah Donahue, 308; Tyler Granahan, 301; Jacob Severnak, 276; Jared Dickson, 269.

St. Barbara’s news

The St. Barbara Parish Choir will present choral selections beginning at 9:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve. The Rectory office will be closed on the following days in observance of Christmas and New Year’s: Monday, Dec. 24; Tuesday, Dec. 25; Monday, Dec. 31; and Tuesday, Jan. 1. Fr. Phil and Fr. Ray will be available for any emergencies. The 10:30 a.m. Mass on Christmas will be a children’s Mass. We will recruit students to serve as lectors, ushers and gift bearers for that Mass. Return the bottom of the note no later than this weekend so we know if your family will attend.

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The Dupont V.F.W. Post 4909 Home Association will hold its annual New Year’s Eve Party at the Post home on Monday, Dec. 31. A buffet dinner will be served from 7:30to 9 p.m. with a six hour open bar from 7:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Musical entertainment will be provided from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. by the Home Town Boyz. Meat and cheese trays, snacks, coffee and donuts will be available before midnight. Hats, leis, noise makers, horns, balloons and streamers will be furnished to all to celebrate the New Year. Donation is $38 per person and tickets and reservations may be made by seeing Bob at the VFW or calling him at 654-9104. Deadline for tickets is Sunday, Dec. 30.All PLCB regulations apply. No tickets will be sold at the door. Dupont V.F.W. Post #4909 will hold its next post meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 7 at the

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‘Christmas Stories for Grown-ups’ a hit at library WEST PITTSTON Tony Callaio 654-5358 tonyc150@verizon.net

Peppermint martinis, hot chocolate laced with whipped cream vodka and the editor of the Sunday Dispatch reading David Sedaris’ story “Dinah the Christmas Whore” highlighted West Pittston Library’s first “Christmas Stories for Grown-ups”

event Friday night, Dec. 14. The evening began with the library’s Summer Belles reading “The Notorious E.L.F.” Librarian Anne Bramlett-Barr welcomed the group. Tax Reminder See WEST PITTSTON, Page 55

Library staffer Summer Belles reads about "The Notorious E.L.F."

West Pittston Library staffers gather for a photo. Clockwise starting in the front center: Becky Tomlinson, Summer Belles, Chrissy Campenni, Anne Bramlett Barr, Maria Jiunta Heck, Nicole Golden.

Sunday Dispatch Editor Ed Ackerman clearly has command of the floor while reading to gathering at the Library. TONY CALLAIO/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH

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

The annual Wyoming Hose Company No. 1 Fire Fund Drive is currently in progress. Residents will receive donation requests in the coming days. Anyone who does not receive a donation request can call 693-1371 and leave a message for John Marianacci, 2013 fund drive chairman.

St. Monica’s news

A Night at the Races benefiting St. Monica’s Parish, 363 W. Eighth St., West Wyoming will be held on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. Master of ceremonies is Magic 93’s Frankie Warren. Doors open 5:45 p.m.; post time is 7 p.m. Admission is $10 and seating is limited to 175 people. Complimentary food and beverages will be served. Horses will be sold after each weekend mass for $10. There is a $50 cash prize if your horse wins the race. Contact person is Tom Tomsa at 237-2188. A Pro-Life March will be held in Washington, DC on Friday, Jan. 25. Busses will leave from the Knights of Columbus Hall in Luzerne at a time to be announced. If interested, call the rectory at 693-1991. Thanks - To all who brought gifts for needy children and participated in the Angel Tree Outreach. A special thanks to Sandy Nardell and those who helped with the project. Thanks also to all who purchased ornaments to help the children with disabilities and the

The St. Monica's Parish Fundraising Committee is planning a Nite at the Races for Feb. 8. From left, are Father Leo McKernan, pastor; Frankie Warren, master of ceremonies; and Tom Tomsak, committee chairman.

Children’s Hospital in Haiti. A total of $605 was collected from St. Monica’s. This amount was matched by an anonymous donor from Rochester, NY. Library news

Borough lists holiday hours Borough offices will be closed Dec. 24, 25 and 31 and Jan. 1. Borough survey

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

Friends of the Wyoming Free Library have launched a brand new web-based store on Etsy.com. You can buy unique handcrafted items such as cat toys and sachets as well as pillows, pet coats and many other crafts for the holidays. Go to “The Crafty Ant” store on Etsy.com. All proceeds benefit the Wyoming Free

Library. Friends of the Wyoming Free Library invite you to bring your knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, embroidery, or sewing to the library from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the first and fourth Wednesdays of every month. Call the library at 693-1364 to register.

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Dec. 25; Jennie Skursky, Dec. 26; Erin Maloney, Nicole Budzak, Dec. 27; Nate Miller, Dec. 29. Special birthday wishes to my daughter Tiffany who celebrates on Saturday, December 29.

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Website

Visit the West Wyoming Website at www.westwyoming.org. Residents interested in receiving a monthly e-newsletter from the borough can visit the website for more details. Recycling reminder

West Wyoming recycling containers are located behind Hose Company #1. Recycling can be dropped off any day of the week. The following is the list of acceptable items for recycling: commingled food and beverage containers, plastic containers (all number recyclables are accepted), cardboard, newspaper and office paper.

George L. Miller, tax collector, announces taxes due are now in the penalty phase through the rest of December. Office hours during rebate are from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. It is the property owner’s responsibility to forward their tax bills to their financial institution for payment. If a receipt is requested, please include a self addressed stamped envelope with payment. For appointments, call 6553801 or 655-7782 ext. 232. Birthday Notes

Celebrating this week: Carly Costello, Nico Vasquez, Geena DiMattai, Dec. 23; Len Costello,

Thought for the Week

The turning point in the process of growing up is when you discover the core of strength within you that survives all hurt. Quote of the Week

“Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one’s definition of your life, but define yourself.” – Harvey Firestone, American industrialist. Bumper sticker

People tend to believe the bad rather than the good.

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Sanitation stickers are now on sale at the Town Hall from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. All residences must have a sticker. The cost remains the same as last

WEST WYOMING year, $200. If stickers are purchased before Jan. 31, 2013, senior citizens (65 and older) will receive a $25 rebate ($175); all others receive a $15 rebate ($185). If purchased from Feb. 128, 2013, full price of $200 will be charged. After Feb. 28, 2013, the cost will be $300 for the year and citations will be filed with the district magistrate for noncompliance with the ordinance. Stickers are also available through the mail: West Wyoming Borough Building, 464 W. Eighth St., P.O. Box 4035, West Wyoming PA 18644. Visa, MasterCard and Mac are accepted. Stickers can also be purchased through the borough website at www.westwyoming.org.

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Sports GIRLS BASKETBALL

Pittston remains unbeaten “They listen for Mia’s voice on back screens. If she has the ball, they’re cutting to the basket, beMia Hopkins scored 10 points cause they know they’re going to in the first quarter to help Pittston get that assist from her.” Area jump out to a 15-point lead. Pittston Area took the lead for She spent the rest of Saturday good when it ran off 11 straight afternoon doing a little of every- points, the last five on outside thing to keep the Lady Patriots in shots by Liz Waleski, after front. Abington Heights scored the Hopkins finished with 22 first four of the game. points, nine rebounds, six “When they’re out there trapblocked shots, five assists and ping Mia, we let them know five steals to help the Lady Patri- we’re out there because we’re out ots remain unbeaten with a 57- there hitting our shots,” Waleski 45, non-league girls basketball said. “They have to pay attention victory over defending District 2 to us, too.” Class AAAA Hopkins had 10 champion Abingpoints while the LaMia Hopkins finished with dy Patriots were ton Heights. 22 points, nine rebounds, shooting 8-for-12 Abington Heights (4-3) cut six blocked shots, five and forcing nine the 23-8 deficit to assists and five steals to turnovers in the first two points in the quarter. second quarter help the Lady Patriots “They outhustled and one point in remain unbeaten with a us in the first quarthe third, but nev- 57-45, non-league girls ter,” Abington er regained the basketball victory over Heights coach lead. Vince Bucciarelli defending District 2 “I’m not sure if said. a Pittston team Class AAAA champion Abington Heights has ever beaten Abington Heights. fought back with the Abington first 10 points and a Heights before,” 15-2 run to open the Lady Patriots coach Kathy Hea- second quarter. ley said. “We knew they were a Hopkins scored three points well-coached team and would then hit Cales Owens for a layup keep hustling. with a second left to close the “They came back when we half with a five-point run to a 30were up by 15. They chipped 23 lead. away, but in the end, we kept our Cales Owens, who came off composure.” the bench to hit all three of her Hopkins started dishing the shots, scored four points during a ball off, getting all of her assists seven-point streak to a 41-33 lead after the first quarter. Despite with 2:26 left in the third quarter. playing at less than full strength Abington Heights could not because of an illness, she added a get closer than six the rest of the defensive presence with five of way. her blocked shots in the second Waleski, who had six assists, half. and Eastin Ashby, who had three According to Healey, she pro- blocked shots, each added nine vided more than the numbers. points for Pittston Area. “She’s being a leader,” Healey Jackie Rabender provided said of the Monmouth recruit. “She’s being vocal.

By TOM ROBINSON

For the Sunday Dispatch

Mia Hopkins scores 2-points on a fastbreak layup against Abington Heights.

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See GIRLS, Page 60

‘Little things’ prove costly for Patriots By TOM ROBINSON

For the Sunday Dispatch

Nanticoke’s Nate Seise hit the game’s biggest shot, but Pittston Area coach Alan Kiesinger said the little things had as much to do with his team losing Wednesday night’s non-league boys basketball game. Seise hit a 17-footer while on the move beyond the foul line to beat the overtime buzzer and lift the Trojans to a 51-49 victory. The Patriots rallied from four down twice in overtime. Sophomore Tyler McGarry, who came off the bench to score a game-high 15 points, hit a 3pointer with 27 seconds left then made a shot from the foul line with10 seconds left to force a 4949 tie. Nanticoke immediately headed up court and Pittston Area succeeded in denying Tyler Meyers, who had a game-high 18

points, was 3-for-7 on 3-pointers and was the player Nanticoke coach Ken Bartuska was hoping wind up with the ball. “We didn’t want to call timeout and give Pittston time to set up its defense,” Bartuska said. “Nate isa good one-on-one player so I didn’t really have a problem with it. “It seems like he ‘practices’ that kind of shot. He takes a lot of them and drives me nuts.” Seise nearly lost the ball when double-teamed near the 3-point line, stepped to his left and had just enough time to release the winning shot. Pittston Area spent much of the night playing from behind. “Throughout the game, we didn’t do enough of the little things – the loose balls, the rebounds, the talking on defense … ,” Kiesinger said. “When you don’t do the little things and you’re a young team, you give

your opponent the opportunity to win the game.” Both teams entered the night with 2-2 records. Pittston Area dropped its third straight, in part because of a sluggish start. Nick Valenti, Nanticoke’s 6foot-7 senior center, had three of his eight blocked shots in the first quarter, contributing to a 2for-13 shooting start by the Patriots. That allowed Nanticoke to take a 10-6 lead after one quarter. “I didn’t think we attacked him hard enough,” Kiesinger said. “I think we got a little intimidated when he blocked a shot.” The Patriots found some offense when McGarry hit his first three 3-pointers, all in the first 3:43 of the second quarter. Pittston Area, however, only led for one of the first 28 minutes. The first lead of the second

half came as the result of consecutive plays where James Tobisch combined strong defense with hustle in the transition game. Tobisch made a mid-court steal then followed the play in to score by tipping in a rebound. He then blocked a shot, grabbed the rebound and the filled the lane on the fastbreak to draw a foul and hit one shot. “He has the ability to do those things,” Kiesinger said of Tobisch, who had half of his 14 points in the third quarter. “Tonight, he played a little tight, then in that spurt, he showed what he can do.” Pittston Area moved in front three times in the final 4:31. Nanticoke’s Brent Piontkowski hit both ends of a one-and-one with 1:02 left for the last points of regulation to send the game into overtime tied at 40. Bartuska said the lower-scoring game fit Nanticoke better.

The Trojans never trailed in overtime. McGarry brought Pittston Area back one last time only to have it spoiled by Seise’s game-winner. Tobisch also led Pittston Area with eight rebounds and had three steals to match Jayson Crawford the team lead. Michael Schwab contributed five rebounds and four assists. Mason Gross had six rebounds and three blocked shots.

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B OYS BAS K E T BA L L

Crestwood 72, WA 32

Wyoming Area dropped to 1-5 when it lost its fourth straight game and second in as many nights, 72-32, Thursday at Crestwood. Chris Fazzini scored 22 points for the Comets, who nailed eight 3-pointers. Bart Chupka had half of Wyoming Area’s points with 16. See BOYS, Page 60

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Wyoming Area's Nicole Turner, left, wrestles the ball away from Crestwood's Sydney Myers after knocking it loose in girls basketball action Thursday night in Exeter. BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH

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Wyoming Area's Valerie Bott, left, drives the baseline against Crestwood's Carina Mazzoni in girls basketball action in Exeter on Thursday night.

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HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING

Pittston Area's Kevin Wesolowski, top, wins over Crestwood's Michael Legg in the 160-pound bout Friday. BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH

Patriots win division opener Friday Wyoming Area cops two victories during the week Ryan Joyce pulled out a 1-0 decision over Matt Dexter at 182 pounds Friday night to get Pittston Area started on its way to a 46-20 victory over visiting Crestwood in the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 wrestling opener for each team. Kevin Wesolowski (160) and Angelo Lussi (170) finished the night with pins immediately after Justin Wilk technically clinched the victory by avoiding a pin while dropping a major decision at 152. Dave Deleo (120) had the other pin for the Patriots, who picked up technical falls from

Sam Falcone (195) and Donnie Parham (132). Jake Vaxmonsky (285) won a decision. Tyler Lutecki (126) and Danny Gambini (145) received forfeits. WA 46, Blue Ridge 24

Wyoming Area pinned four opponents and won nine of its matches en route to a victory over Blue Ridge in New Miford on Tuesday. Nick Heck was a winner to start the season 7-0. Andy Schutz won his 101st bout. Other WA winners were PaSee WRESTLING, Page 60

Pittston Area's Ryan Joyce, top, wrestles to victory against Crestwood's Matt Dexter in the 182-pound bout Friday night in Yatesville.

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PA heavyweight Jake Vaxmonsky, top, wins over Crestwood's Steffan Senczakowicz Friday.

Wrestling

Continued from Page 58

trick Heck, Mauriello, Gabe Valdez, Zach Briggs, Jude Polit, Sean Whiting, and Jeff Skursky WA 48, Storm King 24

Boys Continued from Page 57

Crestwood led 15-6 after one quarter and extended the advantage to 38-12 at halftime. Mid Valley 69, WA 31

Wyoming Area also lost at Mid Valley Wednesday, 69-31. Mike Carey scored a teamhigh 10 points in the defeat. Scranton Prep 52, PA 23

This was the Seventh-Place Match in the Friends of Sem Duals at Wyoming Seminary on Saturday, Dec. 15. WA defeated Storm King from New York State. Heck was 4-0 at 138 in the tourney. Schutz, Mauriello, Gabe Valdez, Zach Briggs, Scranton Prep limited Pittston Area to seven first-half points Monday on the way to a 52-23 rout. The Patriots hit their only firsthalf field goal during the second quarter. The Cavaliers opened leads of 13-2 after one quarter, 29-7 at halftime and 46-16 after three quarters. Mac Temples scored a gamehigh 12 points for Scranton Prep. Michael Schwab led Pittston Area with seven points.

Whiting, Shaun Vasquez and Patrick Heck were also winner for WA. PA 37, Berwick 28

Pittston Area won four matches late to earn a win at Berwick in a tune up for the WVC opener Friday versus Crestwood. Angelo Lussi (170) scored a pin to get the Patriots rolling and was followed by Sam Falcone (182) and Jake Vaxmonsky (220) winning by decision and John Minich (195) scoring a major decision. Braulio Garcia, Dave DeLeo, Tyler Lutecki, and Justin Wilk were also winner for PA.

Girls Continued from Page 56

three steals to a defensive effort that forced 24 turnovers total. Crestwood 58, WA 43

Rebecca Rutkowski’s triple-double led Crestwood past host Wyoming Area, 58-43, Thursday night. Rutkowski had 19 points, 18 rebounds and 11 blocked shots. Wyoming Area opened leads of 22-12 and 25-15 in the second quarter, but could not hold on. “Everyone was playing with fire, with heart,” Wyoming Area coach Ryan Kennedy told the Times Leader. Crestwood held Wyoming Area without a third-period field goal as part of a stretch it which it outscored the Lady Warriors, 32-5. Kennedy saw progress from the 40-point loss at Dallas the night be-

fore. “They fought all the way to the end,” he said. “We had two girls on the floor for the ball in the last second of the game.” Emily Wolfgang had 14 points and Ashlee Blannet added 10 for Wyoming Area. Serra Degnan led the team with eight rebounds and six assists. PA 76, Northwest 29

Pittston Area girls scored as many points in the first quarter as the Lady Rangers would in the game in a 76-29 win at home against Northwest Wednesday in a preseason game. PA led after one, 29-2. Mia Hopkins kept up her 20-point plus average with 21 points, while guard Allie Barber tossed in 19. Jacqueline Rabender, Eastin Ashby and Cales Owens each added eight points for Pittston Area. See GIRLS, Page 66

Friday win gives PA girls division lead Patriot boys swim team also wins on Friday

Tiffany Smith and Mia Nardone started and finished the winning 200 freestyle relay while also adding two individual victories apiece Friday when Pittston Area defeated Meyers, 100-78, to take over sole possession of the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 3 swimming lead. Both teams entered the meet with 2-0 division records. Smith won the 50 and 100 freestyles. Nardone won the 200 individual medley and 100 butterfly. Shannon Brady won the 100 backstroke and led off the 200 medley relay win to start the meet. Theresa Domarosky won the diving with teammates Ashley Beers and Sierra Williams finishing second and third. Adison Hazleton, Emily Seamon and Shelby Hoffman made up the rest of the winning 200 medley relay. Liz Scialpi and Kassity Roche were on the 200 freestyle relay team.

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HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING

Warrior sophomore Carrie Pozaic finished 2nd during the diving competition against Meyers. TONY CALLAIO/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH

PA boys 57, Meyers 53

Scott Sayer and Brandon Winters each won two events and were part of the winning 200 medley relay to lead the Pittston Area boys to a 57-53, non-league victory over Meyers. Sayer won the 200 and 500 freestyles. Winters won the 50 freestyle and 100 backstroke. Zach Hoffman and Chris Littleton were the other swimmers in the opening relay win. PA girls 126, Coughlin 59

Amy Alder swims the 200 freestyle for the Warriors against Meyers Mohawks. See SWIMMING, Page 66

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Pittston Area finished first in eight events, sweeping four of them, in a win at Coughlin. Kassity Roche (200 medley relay, 200 free, 500 free and 400 free relay) was a four-time winner for the Patriots, while Mia Nardone (200 medley relay, 200

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A L L- S TAT E

Degnan, O’Brien, selected to all-state teams Wyoming Area athletes get field hockey, football honors a day apart BY JACK SMILES

jsmiles@psdispatch.com

When Wyoming Area senior Serra Degnan arrived at school on Tuesday one of her teachers stop her and offered congratulations “I had no idea what for and then he showed me the paper,” Degnan said. That’s how she learned she was named to the 2A All-State Field Hockey team. She’s the first player in the history of the

program to be selected all-state. “So, I texted my coach (Lundra Kominsky) and said thanks and I couldn’t have done it without her.” Degnan led the Warriors with 10 goals and eight assists. “It’s kind of exciting for me to get all-state,” she said. “And it puts the field hockey program out there so people will start noticing us more and that will give some of the girls coming up more opportunities.” Degnan is verbally committed

to Division I Syracuse University. Degnan is a starting guard on the basketball team, now and in the spring she will be playing short for the softball team. Last season the softball team lost to Valley View in the District 2 championship game and Valley View went on to reach the state championship game. That bodes well for the Lady Warriors who lost only one starter to graduation. “I think we are going to be the

team to beat with all our returning starters,”Degnan said. The day after Degnan was named all-state, her 2013 classmate Nick O’Brien, the Warriors football quarterback, got the same honor. His selection was a little less surprising than Degnan’s selection, but it’s a huge honor for O’Brien and the program. O’Brien, the third leading rusher in Wyoming Valley Conference history with 5,175 yards, was selected as one of two quar-

terbacks on the 2A team, but he might well have been selected as an all-state safety. A tremendous tackler he verbally committed to Bucknell where he’ll play in the secondary. “It’s fantastic,” O’Brien told the Times Leader. “To be named all-state in the state of Pennsylvania means a lot. It’s a big accomplishment. It’s a bigger football state and there are a lot of great players. To be recognized as one of the best in the state is fantastic.”

Serra Degnan, left, and Nick O’Brien are all-state selections for Wyoming Area.

Casey Classic on ice PA, WA teams entered in Coal St. tourney By JACK SMILES jsmiles@psdispatch.com

The regular season of the Northeast Pennsylvania Scholastic Hockey League started last month. Though the first five games, not including Friday’s game versus Susquehanna Valley, Pittston Area is 1-4 having beaten Wyoming Area and lost to Back Mountain, Crestwood, Valley West and Paupak. Though four games, not counting Saturday’s game versus Valley West, Wyoming Area is 0-4 having lost to Pittston Area, Back Mountain, Crestwood and Susquehanna Valley. The league is based at the Revolution Ice Center in Pittston Township, though a few games are played at Coal Street in Wilkes-Barre. Valley West and Crestwood lead the league standings. The league schedule is on a break until after the New Year. Over Christmas week PA and WA are entered in the Allied Services Integrated Health System Casey Classic tournament at Coal Street. The February 22 PA – WA game will be the annual Blue ‘n’ Gold Skate Game. Casey Classic Schedule

Wednesday December 26 1:15 p.m. - Valley West @ Susquehanna Valley 3:00 p.m. - Back Mountain @ Paupak 4:45 p.m. - Holy Redeemer @ Pittston Area 6:30 p.m. - Scranton @ Wyoming Area 8:15 p.m. - Crestwood @ Valley West Thursday December 27 1:15 p.m. - Paupak @ Holy Redeemer 3:00 p.m. - Scranton @ Crestwood 4:45 p.m. - Valley West @ Wyoming Area 6:30 p.m. - Susquehanna Valley @ Pittston Area 8:15 p.m. - Crestwood @ back Mountain Friday December 28 1:15 p.m. - Pittston Area @ Scranton 3:00 p.m. - Wyoming Area @ Paupak 4:45 p.m. - Susquehanna Valley @ Crestwood 6:30 p.m. - Back Mountain @ Holy Redeemer Saturday December 29 3:30 p.m. - Semi-final 4th seed @ 1st seed 5:30 p.m. - Semi-final 3rd seed @ 2nd seed Sunday December 30 3:30 . - Championship Game

Remaining league schedules

Pittston Area Friday, Jan. 4 - Scranton 6:45 (Rink 1) Sunday, Jan. 6 - Susquehanna Valley 6:30 (Rink 1) Friday, Jan11- Holy Redeemer 7:15 (Rink 2) Friday, Jan 25 - Back Mountain 9:15 (Coal Street) Friday, Feb. 1 - Valley West 6:45 (Rink 1) Friday, Feb. 8 - Crestwood 9:15 (Coal Street) Friday, Feb. 15 - Paupak 7:15 (Rink 2) Friday Feb. 22 - Wyoming Area 9:00 (Rink 2) Wyoming Area Friday, Jan. 4 – Holy Redeemer 9:00 (Rink 2) Sunday, Jan. 6 – Valley West 6:45 (Rink 2) Friday, Jan 11 - Paupak 9:00 (Rink 2) Sunday, Jan. 27 – Holy Redeemer 6:45 (Rink 2) Friday, Feb. 1 – Crestwood 9:15 (Coal Street) Friday, Feb. 8 – Back Mountain 7:15 (Rink 2) Friday, Feb. 15 – Susquehanna Valley 9:00 (Rink 2) Friday Feb. 22 - Pittston Area 9:00 (Rink 2)

SPORTS BRIEFS

Women’s league at the YMCA Roc Rec basketball

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

Waleski Holiday Basketball Camp

The Stan Waleski Holiday Basketball Camp is at the YMCA on Thursday, December 27 and Friday, December 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for boys and girls in grades 2 through 8. The camp stresses skills, fundamentals, and team play. Interested players can call Coach Waleski at 457 - 1206 or Coach LoBrutto at 654 - 8030 for camp information or e mailstanwaleski@yahoo.com.

Busy tourney week for local hoop teams Pittston Area boys, girls are defending champs By JACK SMILES jsmiles@psdispatch.com

All four of the local basketball programs are entered in holiday basketball tournaments this week. Wyoming Area is hosting the Wyoming Area Holiday Hoops Tournament in both boys varsity and girls junior high divisions. The Pittston Area girls are in the junior high division. At Pittston Area the Pittston Area girls are hosting the Pittston Area Girls Holiday Tournament with a varisity and junior varsity division. The Wyoming Area girls teams are entered in both. The Pittston Area boys teams are in the three divisions – freshmen, junior varsity and varsity – of the Robert McGrane Tournament at the CYC in WikesBarre. The Pittston Area varsity girls and boys are both defending tournament champions. The Pittston Area girls defeated Holy Redeemer in the varsity championship game last season. PA’s Mia Hopkins, then a junior, was the MVP. The Pittston Area boys defeated Lake Lehman 68-53 in the McGrane championship game last year. PA’s Steve Stravinski, who graduated in June, was the MVP Wyoming Area Holiday Hoops Tournament

Boys Varsity Division Wednesday, December 26 6 p.m. - Old Forge vs. Dallas 7:30 - Wyoming Area vs. Valley West Friday, December 28 6 p.m. - Consolation game 7:30 - Championship game Junior High Girls Division Wednesday, December 26 Noon - PA vs. Valley West 1:30 – WA vs. Hanover Friday, December 28

Noon - Consolation game 1:30 - Championship game

Robert McGrane Basketball Tournament

(Wilkes-Barre CYC) Boys Varsity Division Wednesday, December 26 6:30 p.m. - Holy Redeemer vs. Lake Lehman 8:00 - Pittston Area vs. Hanover Friday, December 28 6:30 p.m.. - Consolation game 8:00 - Championship game Freshman Division Wednesday, December 26 TBD - Holy Redeemer vs. Lake Lehman TBD - Pittston Area vs. Hanover Friday, December 28 TBD - Consolation game TBD - Championship game Junior Varsity Divisions Wednesday, December 26 TBD - Holy Redeemer vs. Lake Lehman TBD - Pittston Area vs. Hanover Friday, December 28 TBD - Consolation game TBD - Championship game Pittston Area Girls Holiday Basketball Tournament

Thursday, December 27 6 p.m. - Holy Redeemer vs. Mountainview 7:30 - Pittston Area vs. Wyoming Area Saturday, December 29 6 p.m. Consolation game 7:30 Championship game Junior Varsity Division Thursday, December 27 2 p.m – Pittston Area vs. Wyoming Area 3:30 – Holy Redeemer vs. Mountainview Saturday, December 29 2 p.m. - Consolation game 3:30 - Championship game

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The Pace Setter Athletic Club of Northeastern Pa. is currently organizing an Open Adult Women’s Basketball League at the Greater Pittston YMCA. Players from the ages of 18 and older (unlimited) are welcome. The league will be open to teams from the Greater Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Pittston and Hazleton areas For further information contact Pace Setter A.C. at 575-0941 or 347-7018 or e-mailpacesetterbasketball@verizon.net

BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS

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HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING

Schutz joins Warrior Century Club Senior wrestler the first to 100 wins since 1997 BY JACK SMILES

jsmiles@psdispatch.com

Andy Schutz joined an exclusive club last weekend – the Wyoming Area Century Club. He became only the fourth wrestler in the history of the Wyoming Area program to win 100 bouts. Schutz, a senior, entered the season 97-16 for his career. He missed the Warriors first tournament of the season on December 8 at Saucon Valley with an ankle injury. The following Saturday, December 15, though not quite 100 percent, he got back in action at the Friends of Sem Wrestling Duals at Wyoming Seminary. Against some tough competition against private schools from out of the area and New York, Schutz got the three wins he needed to reach 100. He lost one bout to finish 3-1. He picked up win 101 on Wednesday with a 39 second pin of Patrick Kramer in a nonleague dual against Blue Ridge. When the banner comes down off the gym wall so Schutz’s name can go on it, it will be the first time that’s happened since Schutz was three years old. That was in 1997 when Donnie Morgan joined the century club. Mark Amato, 1988, 120-22-2 and Jason Prokopchak, 1991, 117-20-2 are number one and two. Morgan is third on the win list at 110-16 but is the highest state finisher in program history. He was third in the PIAA Cham-

pionships in 1997 at 125 pounds Though Schutz doesn’t know Morgan he respects what he did and is humbled to join the club. “It’s definitely an honor,” Schutz said. “For him to finish third in the state was phenomenal.” Schutz is wrestling at 132 this season, as he did last season, coming up from 119 as a freshman and 125 as a sophomore. Schutz has averaged 32 win a season the last three seasons, so he is a threat to break school record of 120 wins. If he reaches his other goals he will likely set the new school record. Those goals are winning a fourth consecutive District 2 championship, qualifying for states at regionals and then finishing in the top eight at states, which would mean a state medal. WA coach Steve Mytych said Schutz secret to success is no secret. “He’s a hard worker.” Mytych said Schutz has the potential to wrestle in college at Division II or possibly Division I. Schutz has been wrestling since kindergarten. He lives in Exeter. His parents are Andrea and Mike, who was a high school wrestler at Bishop O’Reilly. Andy Schutz

Freshman: .....................33-7 Sophomore: ...................33-4 Junior: ........................... 31-5 Senior:.............................. 4-1 (Not including Saturday) Total: ..........................101- 17

GP Y lists Janurary sports programs The Greater Pittston YMCA announced its sports programs for winter. Baseball

Ages 6-8. Children will learn the basics with emphasis on field

positions and improving skills in batting, catching and throwing. This class is a must for your up and coming star, the YMCA says. Tuesday or Thursday 6-7 p.m. (One night a week, two available classes)

Andy Schutz, left, gets a plaque from head coach Steve Mytych in honor of his 100th win. The plaque was sponsored by the Wyoming Area School District and the Wyoming Area Wrestling Club.

Basketball

Biddy Basketball: 4-5 years old Saturdays 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. This program is an introduction to the game where kids can learn the rules and start to develop their individual skills in a fun and energized environment. Youth Basketball: 6-9 years old Saturdays 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. In this class kids will be able to work on their individual and team skills. They will continue

to learn the rules and the game in a fun and safe environment. Soccer

Saturdays Preschool: Age 3 (9-9:30 a.m.) At this age children will work on their individual skills in a safe, fun and energized environment. Ages 4-5 (9:40-10:20 a.m.) Children’s passing, dribbling and footwork skills will be developed. They will be introduced to

team play in safe, fun and energized setting. Ages 6-8 (10:30-11:30 a.m.) Passing, dribbling and footwork skills will continue to be enhanced, while skills such as passing while moving and shooting are developed. Game play and teamwork will be introduced and developed in a safe, fun and energized environment. Family members: FREE Members: $20 Non-members: $40

By JACK SMILES

jsmiles@psdispatch.com

When the Wyoming Area Football Alumni threw a pizza party at Sabatini’s for the 2013 team before the season started, proprietor Lindo Sabatini issued a challenge. “I said if they won the district championship I’d throw a pizza party for them.” Jokingly he added, “And I wouldn’t be cheap like the alumni, I’d give them wings, too.” The Warriors earned their pizza party defeating Lakeland 20-7 for the District 2 2AA title. The players ate 15 large pies and 200 wings. “Luckily,” Sabatini said with a laugh, “only 14 of them showed up.”

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District 2 title earns Warriors pizza and wings

TONY CALLAIO/FOR THE DISPATCH

Shown are some of the Wyoming Arae team along with some members of the coaching staff. Seated, left to right: Trent Grove, Jordan Zezza, Joe Campbell. Standing, second row: Frank Yurek, Matt Dimick, Farrad Condry, Nick O’Brien, Coach Randy Spencer, Coach Joe Pizano, Coach Michael Fanti, Nick Perugini, Jerry Zezza. Back row: Joe Erzar, Dylan Pegg, Jeff Skursky, Lindo Sabatini, Rocco Pizano.

Warrior ice hockey players aid Marines The WA Ice Hockey team members recently helped volunteer by working for our local Marine Corps Reserves at the Northern Luzerne County warehouse in Pittston. The players sorted and packaged toys received for the Toys For Tots Campaign.

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Wyoming Area ice hockey players who helped sort and package toys for the Marines Toys for Tots drive. From, front row, Brendan Lee, Tyler Porfirio, Eric Smith, Aaron Dobbs. Second row, Zachary Scrobola, Dalton Thomas, Billy Romanowski, Tyler Yarick, and Marine Sgt. Hailey

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OBITUARIES Edward Patrick Krupinski December 19, 2012 Edward Patrick Krupinski, 53, formerly of Exeter, died peacefully, Dec. 19, 2012, at the South Mountain Restoration Center in Harrisburg, where he had been a resident since March 2012. He was born on March 17, 1959, in Exeter, and was a son of the late Joseph and Marie Nenichka Krupinski. Edward was a graduate of Wyoming Area High School, where he excelled in sports, especially baseball. He was employed in the operating room of the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital for 18 years. He also worked as a CNA at the Meadows Nursing Home, Dallas. Edward was well known for his perfection in detailing cars, which he truly enjoyed doing. He was an avid car racing fan. He enjoyed the simple things in life like religiously washing and waxing his vehicles and lending a helping hand to anyone in need. He had a sincere and heart-warming love for dogs, especially his best buddy, Raven. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents was a sister, Kathy Krupinski. Surviving are his former wife of 25 years, Andrea (Stuka)

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WA senior Tia Brown, left, shown with her sister and former Warrior swimming standout, Macawley Brown, has retired from further competition due to a knee injury. Tia has been a consistent podium finisher for the Warriors over the last four-years. TONY CALLAIO/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH

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IM and 100 fly) was a three-time winner. Roche and Nardone teamed up with Shannon Brady and Antionette Antonacci to win the 200 medley relay and Emily Seamon, Tiffany Smith and Shannon Brady joined Roche in the 400 relay win. Antonacci and Christine Briggs were second and third to complete the sweep of the 200

free individual. Sierra Williams 160.20; Theresa Damarosky and Ashley Beers swept the diving. Cassie Wilczewski and Irene Magoosn were second and third to complete the sweep of the 500 free. Kate Musto and Adison Hazlet also scored for PA. Meyers girls 113 WA 69

Tia Brown was a triple winner for Wyoming Area in a loss to Meyers on Wednesday in Exeter. Brown won the indivdual 50 free and 100 free and teamed with Alder, Kaynak, Dymond to win the 400 free relay.

The Lady Warriors placed second in the other two relays, Dymond, Pesta, Bialy and Shemanski in the 200 medley and Brown, Pesta, Kraynak and Alder in the 200 free. Alberigi, Carrie Pozaic and Kazmerick also scored for WA. Coach Lauren Shovlin wasn’t disappointed. “Meyers really built up their progam. They have 16 seniors and we’re young. A lot of our girls had their personal best times so I’m happy.” The LWs are 2-1 in Division 3. They defeated Dunmore in the opener. Dunmore didn’t report.

No threes in the game, but PA didn’t need them. Dallas 70, WA 30

Dallas scored more in the first quarter than WA would in the game. The Lady Mounts took a 23-point lead, 33-10, in Dallas in the first quarter. Jessica Hiscox and Tanner Englehart scored 13 and 12 points, respectively, to lead a Mountaineers squad that put 12 players in the scoring column. Serra Degnan’s eight points led the Warriors. Nicole Wright scored seven, Abby Thornton, five and Nicole Turner, three. Degnan had two 3-pointers and Turner hit one. Tunkhannock 53, WA 47

Ashleigh Nafus led Tunkhan-

Krupinski; an aunt, Marlene, and her husband, Joseph Eskra, Jenkins Township; cousins, Linda and her husband, Joseph Maurizi; March and Ashley Maurizi, Lancaster, and Robert Strungis, Exeter. Relatives and friends are invited to visitation , from 9 until 10 a.m. in the A Mass of Christian burial was on Saturday Dec. 22, 2012 at St. Cecilia’s Church of St. Barbara Parish, Wyoming Ave., Exeter. The Rev. Paul McDonnell O.S.J. was celebrant. Interment was in St. John the Baptist Slovak Cemetery, Schooley St., Exeter. Arrangements are by the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. Because of Ed’s love for animals, the family requests that memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the SPCA, Fox Hill Road, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705. To send the family an expression of sympathy, or an online condolence, please visit www.gubbiottifh.com. nock with a game-high 21 points as the Tigers held off Wyoming Area for a 53-47 win in game Monday in Exeter. Monday. Degnan led the Warriors with 18 points, 12 coming in a fourth quarter rush that almost caught the Tigers. Emily Wolfgang added 14 for the Warriors. Thornton scored eight and Turner, five. The Warriors were 6-16 shooting threes. PA 67, Nanticoke 47

Pittston Area turned a halftime deficit around with a 20-5 third quarter to pull away from Nanticoke for the win on the road. Hopkins paced the Patriots with 22 points while Barber scored 20 and Liz Waleski, 15. Alex Brassington led the Trojans with 11 points. Rough night at the line for PA at 3-12.

Mae L. Brady, of Carbondale Township, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, at home. She was the wife of Leonard Brady. The couple were married for 29 years. Born in Levittown, she was a daughter of Mary Murray Hodgson, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Eugene Hurley. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale, and a graduate of Bishop Hoban High School, Wilkes-Barre. Mae was very active in the Lakeland High School parent athletic clubs, and she was currently serving as treasurer for the Lakeland Football Parents Club. She was employed at the Forest City branch of the First National Bank, and also for Macy’s de-

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partment store, Viewmont Mall. Mae was a sincere and heartwarming member of the community who was adored by friends and family. When she was not spending time with family and friends, she enjoyed reading and going to the beach. She is also survived by her two sons, Jonathan, Danville, and Tyler, at home; five sisters, Trisha Bailey, Wheeling, W.Va.; Catherine McGroarty and husband Gerry, Wilkes-Barre; Noreen Phillips and husband Rob, Pittston; Heidi Derhammer and her husband, Mel, Hughesville;

Jamie Hodgson, Nanticoke; two brothers, James Hurley and wife Becky, and Patrick Hurley and wife Alyson, all of Wheeling W.Va.; and several nieces and nephews Her funeral was Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, from the Brennan and Brennan Funeral Home Inc., 55 Lincoln Ave., Carbondale, with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Rose of Lima Church, 6. N. Church St., Carbondale. Entombment was in Our Mother of Sorrows Mausoleum, Finch Hill. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Center, 2010 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA 18509. Online condolences may be sent at www.brennanfuneralhomes.com.

Mary A. Biscotti December 21, 2012 Mary A. Biscotti, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, Dec. 21, 2012, at home alongside her loving sister. Born in Pittston she was a daughter of the late Nicholas Biscotti and Elvira Biscotti Roberta. She was a graduate of Hughestown High School, Jerrytone Beauty School, Pittston and the Career Technical Institute, Wilkes-Barre. Prior to her retirement, Mary was employed for 20 years as a nurse in the Medical Surgical Department at the Nesbitt Memorial Hospital, Kingston. She was a member of St. Joseph Marello Parish, Pittston and its Altar and Rosary Society. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by a brother,

Frank N. Biscotti, who was killed in World War II. Surviving are her sister and caregiver, Jean Roberta, with whom she resided. Also surviving are cousins, who always referred to her as Aunt Mary, Joseph and Janine Novak of Mountain Top; their children, Nadia, Milan and Joseph; John and Donna Novak of Taylor and their children, Paul, John and Ana. The family offers special thanks to the Rev. Paul McDonnell for his spiritual visits, Dr. Mark Lyons for his care and concern, the staff at Hospice of the Sacred Heart and nurse Shannon Volack for their

compassion and loving care. Funeral services will be Monday, Dec. 24, 2012, from the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Marello Parish, William Street, Pittston, and to be celebrated by Rev. Paul McDonnell, OSJ. Private entombment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Friends may call today, Dec. 23, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 600 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.

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Bill, Kresgeville; companion, Donna Miscavage, White Haven; and four nephews. Funeral service will be held Monday, Dec. 24, 2012, at 10 a.m. at the Lehman Family Funeral Service Inc., 689 Hazle Ave., WilkesBarre, with the Rev. Brian Clarke officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call today, Dec. 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to St. Joseph’s Center, 2010 Adams Ave, Scranton, PA 18509. Condolences may be sent, by visiting William’s obituary at www.lehmanfuneralhome.com.

Edward Appel Jr. December 17, 2012 Edward Appel Jr., of Mill Street, Pittston, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. Born in Dupont, Jan. 31, 1946, he was a son of the late Edward Appel Sr. and Stephani Darbenzio Appel. He attended Dupont schools, and he was employed by Inter Metro Industries, Parsons. Edward was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston Edward was married for 45 years to the love of his life, Helen Appel. Helen, who battled with cancer, recently passed away on Aug. 25, 2012. Edward and Helen were inseparable. They were the perfect picture of what true love meant. Edward is now reunited with “his bride” again, which gives his family comfort and peace knowing he is no longer heartbroken.

Edward was not just a hero, but a mentor to his friends and family. His presence alone could light up any room. He enjoyed all the simple things in life, like horse racing, laughing along with his favorite television show, “Amos and Andy,” waxing his car religiously and especially working for Inter Metro. Edward was a senior employee at Inter Metro for 43 years; he looked at his peers as his second family. He is survived by daughter, Alisha, and her husband, Shawn Seely, Plains Township. He was the grandfather of Jacinta Appel and Sean Carey. Funeral services were held Thursday evening, Dec. 20, 2012, in the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hughestown.

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The Sunday Dispatch publishes obituaries of local individuals who reside, formerly resided or have family living in the Greater Pittston area. Obituaries should be submitted by 12 p.m. Saturday to ensure publication in the same week’s edition. Email is preferred for submission, but fax or handwritten entries will be acceptable with a contact name and phone number. Entries not including a contact name and telephone number will not be published. Email obituaries to sd@psdispatch.com; Fax obituaries to 570.602.0183; or mail them to 109 New St., Pittston, PA 18640. For more information call the obituary desk at 570.602.0170, or to place a memorial ad call 570.602.0168.

William F. Berkant, of White Haven, Foster Township, formerly of Ashley, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, at home. Born in Wilkes-Barre, June 28, 1952, he was a son of the late Francis and Anna Biggs Berkant and was a graduate of Ashley Sugar Notch High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and was a member of VFW Post 6615, White Haven and AMVETS. Bill was employed by Quaker Oats, Mountain Top. He is survived by daughter, Michelle Clarke and her husband, James, Hanover Township; son, William Berkant, Pittston; two grandchildren, Marisa and Matthew Clarke; brother, Robert Berkant and his wife, Carol, Ashley; sister, Nancy Kozicki and her husband,

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Edward F. Thompson Sr., of Exeter and formerly of Goose Island Section of Wilkes Barre, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Plains Township. Born on March 28, 1963, in Wilkes Barre, he was the son of the late Richard and Rita Thompson, and graduated from Wyoming Valley West High School in 1981. Formerly employed by Inter Metro Wire Company in Wilkes Barre for 18 years.

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William John McHale Sr.

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He was a member of the VFW Post 396 of Wyoming, the Wyoming Hose Co. #2, and American Lithuanian Club of Wyoming. Edward will be sadly missed by his children, brothers, and sisters and especially his brother in-law and his faithful dachshunds Shelby and Zack. He had a wit and humor that will be remembered forever. He is survived by son, Ed-

ward Thompson of Exeter and daughter, Rachel Thompson of Center Moreland; brothers, Robert of Luzerne, Tommy of Larksville; sisters, Judy and her husband Ron Hankey of Swoyersville, Mary Ellen Sims of Swoyersville, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Richard and William. Memorial Service was held Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Mamary-Durkin Funeral Service, 59 Parrish St., Wilkes Barre.

Alberta (Ambrosavage) Chase December 17, 2012 Alberta (Ambrosavage) Chase, 88, of Duryea, passed away on Monday, Dec. 17, 2012 at the VA Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre. She was born in Duryea, May 14, 1924, and was a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Maxiovitch) Ambrosavage. Alberta was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea. She attended Duryea High School; she was a sergeant in the U.S. Army Nursing Corps and served during WWII. After the war, Alberta graduated from Jerrytone

School of Beauty, and throughout her life she worked as a self-employed beautician. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Chase, who died Sept. 11, 1991. Alberta is survived by her sons, William, Duryea, and Stanley and his wife, Sharon, Old Forge; her grandchildren, William, Keith, Stephen and Shelby Chase. Funeral services were held Thursday Dec. 20, 2012 from Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Du-

ryea, with a Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Duryea, with the Rev. Andrew Sinnott officiating. Interment was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Duryea. The members of the Duryea VFW Post 1227 will provided military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, 516 Storrs St., Dickson City, PA 18519 Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.

Wayne F. Granahan December 14, 2012 Wayne F. Granahan of Pittston passed away Friday, Dec.14, 2012 in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. Born in Pittston on Jan. 3,1963, he was the son of the late Frank and Agnes McDonald Granahan He attended Pittston Area High School. He was former owner of All Faze Construction Company. Wayne greatly enjoyed his family and adored his grandchildren. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed the company of his good friends. He was a member of the Lithuanian Club and the VFW, Pitt-

ston. Wayne was an avid NASCAR, Eagles, Phillies and Penn State fan. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by girlfriend Donna Vishinskas. He is survived by Denise Platukus, mother of his children and longtime friend; son, Shawn Granahan, Pittston; daughter, Alicia Granahan, Pittston; brother, Bruce Granahan, and wife Lisa, Larksville; sister, Jane Yankoski, and husband Adam, Wilkes Barre; grandchildren, Sierra, Xavior, Collin, Joshua, Isabella and

Gianna. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Avenue, West Pittston.

William John McHale Sr., 82, of Shavertown, died peacefully at the home of his daughter Cathy Prater on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, with loving family at his side. Born Aug. 27, 1930 in Pittston, William “Buddy” was the son of the late William McHale and Catherine Theresa McCracken. He was a graduate of Pittston Area High School, class of 1948. He served two tours in the United States Naval Service during the Korean War as a radioman on the USS Cabot between the years 1948 and 1953. He was employed by Owens Illinois as a plant engineer from 1968 through 1991. Following his retirement in 1991, William enjoyed spending his time with his beloved wife, Ann, children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. He was the biggest fan of each of their accomplishments. William was a member of Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas. Preceding William in death, in addition to his parents, were his beloved wife, Ann Marie, and daughter Michelle Dixon. Surviving William are his children William J. Jr. and his wife, Donna, Ramsey, N.J.; Ann Ellen Krench and her husband, Kevin, Seattle, Wash.; Sharon Resetar, Elizabethtown; Jeanne Rosengrant, Trucksville; Cathy Prater and her husband, Scott, Shavertown; sister Jeanne Donahue, Allen-

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town; 16 grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation for the care provided by Dr. John M. Prater and Erwine Home Health and Hospice Inc., especially Susan Naperkowski, Joyce Prebola, Andrea Giosiewski, Barbara Ditkosky, Sadeka Murrell and Desiree Galdieri. Also to William’s grandson, Michael Prater, for provided loving care and support to his grandfather for many months preceding his death. Funeral services were Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, from the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown, with a Mass of Christian Burial in Gate of Heaven Church, 40 Machell Ave., Dallas. Entombment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. M erry Ch ristm asIn H eaven

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Joseph P. Milazzo

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December 17, 2012

He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Marianna T. Catalogna Calabrese, in 2005, and by an infant son, Frank Calabrese. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Sam, Peter and Michael Calabrese, and by his sisters, Josephine and Anna Calabrese. Surviving are son, Charles Calabrese, Wilkes-Barre; daughter, Antoinette Motley, and her husband, Robert, Manhattan, Kansas; grandchildren, Christopher Abod, Manhattan, Kansas; Heather Martin and her husband, Matt, Manhattan, Kansas; great-grandchildren, Adrian and Kierra Martin; nieces and nephews. Leo’s children and family

would like to thank the staff at ManorCare for the loving, kind and compassionate care that they provided. Funeral services were Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, from the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, with Deacon Francis Bradigan, officiating. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Pennsylvania Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, 57 North Franklin Street, WilkesBarre, PA18701or to the American Heart Association, 613 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703. Online condolences may be sent by visiting Leo’s obituary at www.natandgawlasfuneralhome.com.

Joseph P. Milazzo, a resident of Pittston Township, passed away Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at home. Born in Pittston on April1,1969, Joseph was a son of the late Paul and Lois (Silbernagel) Milazzo. Joseph recently became a proud member of the Luzerne Historical Society. Surviving are sisters, Camille and husband, Keith Bower, Wilkes-Barre, Laura Gober, Las Vegas, Nev.; nieces and nephews, Diane Bower, Jeremiah Bower, Paul Jackowski, Melissa Dewey,

Florence Pilkonis December 20, 2012 Florence Pilkonis, 90, of West Pittston, passed away Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, in Regional Hospital of Scranton. Born in West Pittston on Oct. 5, 1922, she was a daughter of the late John and Floyd Mixell Early. She was a graduate of West Pittston High School, and was a homemaker. Florence was a member of Corpus Christi Parish and the Altar and Rosary Society, West Pittston. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, William Pilkonis; daughter, Joyce Pilkonis;

Francis Peter Swenton Jr. November 24, 2012 stationed in Australia. He was formerly employed by Long Beach Naval Shipyards as an electronic tech, later by Airway Transportation Systems Specialist with the FAA at Los Angeles Airport. Sur-

viving are children, Anjolie and Alex, of Alaska; sisters, Bernice Remus, West Pittston; Terry Zimmerman; brothers, Ronald and Christopher. Interment was in Forest Lacey, Long Beach.

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brother, John Early; sisters, Kathleen Atwell and Marion Early. Surviving are her daughter, Lynn Norrod, Va.; son, Kenneth Pilkonis, Scranton; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were in St. Mary’s Assumption Cemetery, Hughestown. Arrangements are entrusted to the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.

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Matthew Jackowski, Krysti Gober, Shauna Gober; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. Services were at the convenience of the family and are being handled by Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Township. To share memories of Joseph or to submit online condolences, please visit www.grazianofuneralhome.com.

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Leo Calabrese, 96, of WilkesBarre, passed away on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 at ManorCare Health Services in Kingston. He was born in WilkesBarre, on Oct. 22, 1916, a son of the late Charles and Antoinette Geroci Calabrese. He attended Pittston Area High School. Mr. Calabrese was an Army veteran serving during World War II in the European Theater and he was the recipient of the Purple Heart Medal. Prior to his retirement, he was employed for many years as a truck driver for Roadway Express. Leo was a member of Teamsters Local 401, Wilkes-Barre Township American Legion Post 814 and the Catholic War Veterans Post 274. Prior to its closure, he had been a member of Holy Rosary Church in Wilkes-Barre.

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Janet M. Gubitose

December 13, 2012

December 18, 2012 Krista, McAdoo; Michelle, Exeter; Nicole, Exeter. Celebration of Life Service for Joseph was held on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, at the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains Township.

Annora E. (O’Boyle) Centrella December 13, 2012 Annora E. (O’Boyle) Centrella, formerly of Pittston Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, surrounded by her loving family, at Lehigh Center in Macungie, Pa. Born March 30,1934, she was a daughter of the late James and Rose (Carroll) O’Boyle. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, John R. Centrella, in 2002. She was a 1952 graduate of St. John the Evangelist High School, Pittston, and a 1953 graduate of Scranton Lackawanna Business College. After she graduated, she was employed with the Social Security Administration. She was also employed as an assistant to the Magisterial District Judge in West Pittston, where she worked until 1985. She spent most of her career at the Luzerne County Courthouse in the Domestic Relations office, where she was employed for nearly 16 years, from Sept. 1985 until her retirement in March 2001. She was a devout Catholic, and a lifelong member of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Pittston, where she was very active in the parish community. She was also an avid Notre Dame fan, as well as a fan of the Dallas Cowboys, traveling to see both teams play when she was able. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and beloved friend to many. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Maureen Centrella; brothers, Joseph, Frank, James and John O’Boyle. She is survived by her children, MaryRose Centrella, Breinigsville, Pa., Marlene Calpin and her husband, Patrick, Schnecksville, Pa., and Thomas Centrella and his wife, Christine, Front Royal, Va.;

she is also survived by 10 grandchildren, attorney Jennifer Menichini Drahus and her husband, Johnny, Pittston Township, Pa.; Christa Menichini Kramer and her husband, Gary, Philadelphia, Pa.; Ryan Calpin and Colin Calpin, Schnecksville, Pa.; Christopher, Joseph, Joshua, Bernadette, Veronica and Peter Centrella, Front Royal, Va. Also surviving is her sister, Rosemary Bernosky, of Jenkins Township, Pa.; numerous nieces and nephews; and many, many friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012 from the Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Township, with a Mass of

Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Annora’s name to Pediatric Services at The Care and Concern Free Health Ministries, 37 William St., Pittston, PA 18640. To submit online condolences, please visit www.grazianofuneralhome.com.

Janet M. Frydrychowsk Gubitose, formerly of Laflin, resident of Edwardsville, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in the Celtic Health Care, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. She was born on May, 4, 1944 in Manhattan, N.Y., she was employed by Valley Distributing, Laflin, for 32 years. Janet was a proud member of the St. Maria Goretti Parish, and the parish choir, she was also a former member of the Laflin Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Janet will be greatly missed by her dog, Honey. She was preceded in death by both of her parents. Janet is survived by, her caretaker, Barbara Romanofski, Laflin. Also surviving are various members of Janet’s extended family and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held from St. Maria Goretti R.C. Church Laflin on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012. The St. Maria Goretti Bereavement group recited the Devine Mercy Chaplet and The Rosary in the church prior to the Mass. Interment was in St. Rocco’s Cemetery, Pittston Township. Arrangements were by the Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Township, Pa. To share a memory of Janet, or to submit online condolences to her caretaker, please visit www.grazianofuneralhome.com.

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Joseph L. Stoss, 36, of North Street, Luzerne, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, at home. Born in Kingston, he was a son of the late Michael R. and Janice Marie Asay Stoss. He was a graduate of

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Barney Kaspriskie

December 15, 2012

December 19, 2012

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Surviving are son Daniel, Nazareth, Pa.; brother, David, Kentucky; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services were held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were entrusted to Anthony Recupero funeral home, West Pittston.

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Irene Alampi, 87, formerly of West Pittston, passed away, Nov. 29, 2012, at River Street Manor, Wilkes-Barre. Born in West Hazleton, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Margaret Gallo. Preceding her in death were her husband, Cosimo, and son, Paul.

Grassi and husband, Larry, Suscon; Lori Yursha and husband Daniel, Huntsville; three sons, Ken Kaspriskie and wife Cindy, Thornhurst; Paul Dronek and wife Carol, Sweet Valley; Michael Kristula, with whom he resided; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, from the Lokuta-Zawacki Funeral Home, 200 Wyoming Ave., Dupont, with a funeral Mass in Holy Mother of Sorrows Church, 212 Wyoming Ave., Dupont, celebrated by the Rev. Zbigniew Dawid, pastor. Interment was in the parish cemetery, Dupont.

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Barney Kaspriskie, 94, of Suscon, Pittston Township, died Wednesday evening, Dec. 19, 2012, at his home. He was the husband of the former Helen Klimek, who passed away Oct. 29, 1997. He was born in Dupont, son of the late Isodor and Mary Wojcik Kaspriskie, and was a member of Holy Mother of Sorrows Polish National Catholic Church, where he sang in the choir. He was also a 50-year member of the St. John’s Masonic Lodge 233, Jenkins Township. Barney was a World War II U.S. Army veteran; he served as a sergeant. He was employed by Independent Explosives, the Majestic Lunch and the Echo Diner, all of Pittston Township. He was one of the first dairy farmers in Suscon, and for 50 years was a successful canary breeder. He was preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters. Surviving are three daughters, Marie Placek and husband Paul, Suscon; Celeste

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er Slocum, in 2011. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Koke and James Slocum. Surviving are daughter, Debbie Radulski, and her husband, Hank, Wilkes-Barre; grandchildren, Dana Daugherty and her husband, Harry, Laflin; Scott and Ashlie Radulski, WilkesBarre; great-grandson, Tyler Daugherty; nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service for Bob and his late wife, Jean, was on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, from the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, with Msgr. Joseph G. Rauscher, Pastor of St. Nicholas Church in Wilkes-Barre, officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Blue and Gray Foundation, c/o GAR Memorial High School, Grant and Lehigh streets, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. Online condolences may be sent by visiting Bob’s obituary at www.natandgawlasfuneralhome.com.

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He exhibited passion, dedication and intensity towards physical fitness and nutrition. He spent many years inspiring athletes as the weightlifting coach at GAR, where he spent numerous hours himself working out. He illustrated his thoughtfulness and concern for many students through his motivation, generosity and discipline. He was always known to put the needs of others ahead of his own and required little fanfare for his kind actions and accomplishments. No matter the role – cop, father, husband, grandfather or friend -- Bob demonstrated selflessness and humility when he went out of his way to help others. He was a great friend to GAR, its teams and the community and will be greatly missed. Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Jean Meek-

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Robert L. Slocum, 83, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at his home. He was born in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 31,1929, a son of the late Haven and Louise Johnson Slocum. Bob attended Coughlin High School and he was an Army veteran serving from 1947 to 1949. Prior to his retirement, he served as a police officer with the Wilkes-Barre Police Department from 1959 to 1980. He was later employed as a security guard at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Bob was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather who enjoyed sports, working out, pets and helping others. He was a longtime high school sports enthusiast who frequently attended games throughout the state, especially in Northeast Pennsylvania. Bob was well known for his enthusiasm for student athletes, specifically at GAR High School.

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Marie Anzalone, Gregory Kaspriski

Anzalone, Kaspriski engaged

Reddington, Courntney wed

Jim and Lisa Gromelski

Gromelskis married 20 years Jim and Lisa Gromelski, of Duryea celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary on Nov. 21. They were married by the Rev. Jack Anderson in St. Mary’s Church, Avoca. Jim is the son of Edmund and Claire Gromelski, of Duryea. Lisa is the daughter of Joseph and Barbara Frew, of Avoca. They are the proud parents of three children, Krista, Matthew and Morgan.

Marie Anzalone and Gregory Kaspriski, together with their families, announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Angelo and Debbie Anzalone, of Pittston. She is the granddaughter of the late Mary J. Lacona, of Pittston and Angelo and the late Mary Anzalone, of West Pittston. The groom-to-be is the son of Chester and the late Rosemary Kaspriski, of Hughestown. He is the grandson of the late Stephanie and Chester Kaspriski Sr., of Dupont and the late Evelyn and Milton Hall, of Hughestown. Miss Anzalone is a 2006 graduate of Seton Catholic High School. She graduated in 2009 from Luzerne County Community College with an Associates degree in Pastry Arts Management. She is currently employed as a document processor for the mortgage services division at Genpact. Mr. Kaspriski is a 2005 graduate of Seton Catholic High School. He is currently employed with Pride Mobility Products as a power chair technical service representative. He is also a volunteer firefighter for the Avoca and Laflin Fire Departments. The couple will exchange vows at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church on Oct. 26, 2013.

E ` nlightenment,' an oil painting by Wyoming Seminary junior Ryan Frania will be on display in the Widmann Gallery at King's College.

Salernos celebrate 40 years Angelo and Linda Salerno, of West Pittston, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Dec. 21. The couple was married at Immaculate Conception Church in West Pittston by Monsignor Fontenell. Attendants were Lisa LaCava Yacobitis, cousin of the bride; and Roger Salerno, brother of the groom. The bride is the former Linda Palermo, daughter of Louis and Dorothy Palermo and the late Lillian Phillips. The groom is the son of the late Nunzio and Tina Salerno. The couple is blessed with two children, Michelle Salerno Popish and Angelo Salerno Jr. along with two grandchildren, Cody and Shawn. The couple is planning a getaway to celebrate.

Giving Tree Project continues at WAC The annual Giving Tree Project, a fifth-grade community service project, continues at Wyoming Area Catholic. As in the past, a Christmas tree is placed in the school’s front hallway with a multitude of angel ornaments. These ornaments hold the Christmas wishes of children and young adults from the surrounding area. Students from grades Pre-K to eighth grade select an angel ornament and purchase the ‘wishes’ expressed on the ornament. Prior to Christmas, elves come to the school and collect these gifts and deliver them to the children. The school thanks Mrs. Josephine Toomey, Mrs. Dana Ungureit, Mrs. Ann Meszczynski and the fifth-grade students for organizing this project. Fifth-grade representatives are, from left, Carl Yastremski, Ethan Cegelka, Samantha Yencha, Richard Morris and Camyrn Cassetori.

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Sara Marie Reddington and Thomas William Courtney were united in marriage on May 27, 2012, at the Inn of the Abingtons, Dalton, by Rev. James Quinn. The bride is the daughter of Robert and Anne Marie Reddington, of Inkerman. She is the granddaughter of the late Anthony and Justina Tubioli, of West Pittston; and the late Mr. and Mrs. Martin Reddington, of Pittston. The groom is the son of John and Pamela Courtney, of Mercer. He is the grandson of John and the late Eleanor Bates and the late John and Nellie Courtney, all of Mercer. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose Molly Randall as her matron of honor and Katie Mikeska as her maid of honor, both college friends of the bride. Bridesmaids were Kimmy Drutchal, friend of the bride; Donielle and Tiffany Tubioli, cousins of the bride. Flower girl was Sensia Ley, niece of the groom. The groom chose his college friend, Forrest Lysinger, as best man. Groomsmen were Justin Neumann, college friend; Desta and Dehan Courtney, cousins of the groom; and Matthew Ferry, friend of the groom. Ring bearers were Rylan Ley and Dillon Whitehurst, nephews of the groom. Following the ceremony, a cocktail hour and reception was held at the Inn of the Abingtons, Dalton. The bride was honored with bridal showers given by her mother, mother-in-law, sister-in-law and attendants in Pittston and Mercer. A rehearsal dinner was given by the parents of the groom at the State Street Grill and Restaurant, Clarks Summit. The bride is a 2000 graduate of Pittston Area High School, a 2004 summa cum laude graduate of Mansfield University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education and a summa cum laude graduate of Towson University, Towson, MD with a Master of Science degree in Music Education. She is a music teacher at Dover Area High School and a professional musician. The groom is a 1997 graduate of Mercer Area Junior Senior High School and earned a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree in mechanical engineering from Bucknell University in 2002. He is a project engineer for Johnston Consulting Co. in Dover. After a honeymoon in the Caribbean, the couple resides in Dover.

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Sem’s Frania to display art works Wyoming Seminary junior Ryan Frania, of Wyoming, will display his works in a variety of mediums in an exhibition titled, “Redesigning Reality,” in King’s College Widmann Gallery from Monday, Jan. 7, through Friday, Feb. 15. Frania has displayed his artwork in galleries at Berwick Hospital, Barnes & Noble Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County Community College and Citizen’s Bank in Forty Fort. He has won “Best of Show” in the annual Rossetti Memorial Art Exhibit and received awards in other exhibitions, including the Cider Painters of America. He also showcased his works in King’s “Emerging Artists” exhibition. Frania will discuss his craft during a meet-the-artists reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18, in the Widmann Gallery, Sheehy-Farmer Cam-

pus Center, located between North Franklin and North Main streets. “My goal while creating this exhibit was to explore the ways in which images and styles affect observers,” Frania said. “I use a variety of image scales, compositions, and levels of realism. These works exaggerate the variety among them which also serves as a comparison between them.” The exhibition is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and as arranged on Saturday and Sunday. The gallery is closed on national holidays and during scheduled breaks throughout the academic year. For more information, contact Michelle Leonard, Widmann Gallery Coordinator, at 208-5900, ext. 5328.

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All PA schools closed until January 2 District News

The Pittston Area School District will be closed tomorrow, Dec. 24 through Tuesday, Jan. 1, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Schools will reopen on Wednesday, Jan. 2.

Head Start gets PA help

Pittston Area Art Club travels to NYC

Pittston Areas sophomore class recently conducted a lottery fundraiser in order to purchase Christmas gifts for 81 students of the Pittston Head Start Center. Mrs. Cathie Azaravich-Turner, sophomore class advisor, organized a shopping day for the class officers to personally select presents requested by the Head Start students. Pictured at the gift presentation front row left to right: Eric Sklanka, sophomore class president; Michael Havrilla, vice-president; back row left to right: Liz Waleski, secretary; Olivia Giambra, treasurer; Mrs. Cathie AzaravichTurner, sophomore class advisor; Angela Wombacker, Sarah Milewski, Head Start family workers.

The Pittston Area Art Club traveled to New York City on December 8, 2012 to view exhibits at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Guggenheim Art Museum. After the mueum visits, the students and their chaperones toured Midtown Manhattan to see the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center and the decorations around Radio City Music Hall. The students also got to do a little shopping before leaving the city. Members of the Art Club that went on the trip and their chaperones included Abbie Sheerer, Adriana Franco, Alex Serafin, Alicia Chopyak, Angelina Reed, Anna McDermott, Antonia Timonte, Ashleigh Rose, Bethany Goss, Bianca Mattei-Miller, Brittany Mudlock, Brittany Myers, Carissa Suhockey, Cassie Consenza, Claudia Shandra, Cory Tobin, Courtney Kapalka, Cynthia Driscoll, Domnique DelPriore, Emily Earlley, Gaby Poplarchick, Harlow Alexander, Jake Kaminski, Jamie Coyne, Jamie Smirchercko, Jenna Galli, Jessica Borget, Josh Reynolds, Kaleigh Valeski, KArlee Patton, Kate Arena, Kate Musto, Kayla Kruchinsky, Kelsi Linscott, Kristen Fereck, Kristen Nerbecki, Kylie Pintha, Lisa Karp, Lisa Yeager, Liz Baiera, Loran Garnett, Maria Capitano, Mariah Mattioli, MArina Sell, Matt Shamnoski, Mitchell Tomaszewski, Olivia Goleneski, Paula Goss, Virginia Myrkalo, Jill Oliver, Rebecca Valeski, Kathie DiMaggio, and Judy Greenwald, Art Teacher and Art Club Moderator.

High School

• Senior Interviews Jimmy Musto, of Jenkins Township, was born on June 10, 1995 to James and Lisa Musto. His favorite teachers are Ms.Oliver and Mrs.Saunders, and he describes high school as fastpaced. Jimmy can be seen hanging around with Jamie Lombardo, Joe Zelonis, Calvin O’Boyle, Felix Mascelli, Pat Perlowski, Austin Severns and Kaitlynn Wolfram. After high school he is looking forward to becoming independent and he plans on going to college for web design and interactive media. If he had to teach any class he’d pick a mixture of web design, photoshop and programming. During his down time, Jimmy works at Cooper’s and participates in the art club and yearbook and he idolizes Steve Jobs and Joe Paterno. Sara Czerniakowski was born on January 10, 1995 to Suzanne and John Curley and lives in Jenkins Township. Her favorite teachers are Mrs. Koss and Mr. Rowan. Her most memorable moment of high school was attending her first prom and her most challenging was Mr.Amitia’s class. Sara participates in several clubs, plays field hockey and can be seen hanging around with Antonette Scialpi. If she had to start high school over she wouldn’t change a thing. She looks forward to having a successful career and plans on attending college after graduation. Maria Dombrawski was born on July 24, 1995 to Dan and Karen Dombrawski. Her favorite teachers are Mrs. Verdine, Mr. Caprari, Mrs. Vincelli and Mrs.Cocco. Maria can usually be seen with Dana Hinkle, Robbie Lynch, Stephen Lyons, Marissa Vogel, Sierra Williams, Megan Hughes and Skyy Kopeck. Maria’s most memorable moment was when she sang “Skater Boy” by Avril Lavigne at the talent show in 9th grade. If she could teach any class, she would love to be in one where she could help children with special needs. Maria idolizes her dad and looks forward to becoming an adult and handling the responsibilities of taking care of kids. Lisa Yeager lives in Jenkins Township with her parents Darlene and Daniel Yeager. Lisa celebrates her birthday on September 30, 1994. Some of her favorite teachers are Mr. Richards and Mrs. Nowakowski. You can find Lisa hanging out with her best friends Carissa Suhockey, Lisa Karp, and Bethany Goss. Her favorite song is “We Are Young” by fun. and she also plays the piano and guitar and participates in chorus and bowling. After high school Lisa plans to go to college to study genetics. Pittston area senior class member Samantha Resilavage lives in Hughestown with her mother, Sarah. Her birthday is on November 18, 1994. Some of her favorite teachers are Mr.Richards and Mr.Carroll. If given the opportunity to have changed something during high school, Samantha would have studied more. She is an active member of the girl’s volleyball team where you can find her hanging with friends Tiffany Smith and Irene Magdon. Sam also participates in Irish step dancing and art. Sam’s plans for after high school are to go to college and she looks forward to being able to buy her own home and car. Shelby Rinaldi Lives in Pittston with her parents, Nicole and Willy. She was born on September 7, 1994. Shelby is a active member of the Pittston Area varsity cheerleading team, which she has been a part of the team since her sophomore year. Shel-

Stomp WA, Stomp Hunger

In light of the holiday season quickly approaching, three senior National Honor Society Students, Anthony Capozucca, Joshua Rugletic and Shelby Rinaldi got together and thought of what they could do to benefit others. After brainstorming, the students came to a consensus and decided to host a canned food drive titled Stomp out the Warriors, Stomp out Hunger, lasting from Oct. 22 until Nov. 2. The Warriors, Pittston Area's rivals, were a part of this because the food drive lasted up until the Wyoming Area versus Pittston Area football game. Drop off locations were distributed throughout the school district; a letter and a connected was sent home with the students. An ad was in the paper to inform people. The students collected over 1,200 cans and all donations were brought to the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen in Wilkes- Barre on November 14. Photo Caption Left to right: Josh Rugletic, Anthony Capozucca, and Shelby Rinaldi.

by’s most memorable high school moment was with the cheerleading team when they placed second at the cheerleading nationals in Orlando, Florida. Her best friends are Jillian Starinsky, Hannah Zondlo , Katrina Lutecki and Cassie Nocito. Shelby’s plans for after high school are to attend Misericordia University to pursue a degree in medical imaging. She describes her high school experience as interesting. • Marley’s Mission During the month of November, four Pittston Area National Honor Society members chose Marley’s Mission as their service project. Marley’s Mission is a nonprofit organization that provides equine-based therapy to children and families that have gone through trauma. On Nov. 10, Dominique Delpriore, Megan Dougherty, Marie Terese Fox, and Lea Garibaldi assisted with Marley’s Mission BYAH Auction which benefited their up-and-coming Blue Ribbon Gala. The students also helped on November 24 when they volunteered to do chores such as blanketing and feeding the horses and cleaning their stalls. Lea Garibaldi said, “We were all looking forward to helping out in every way possible. It was just a plus to be able to have fun in the process.” - Alexandria Serafin Middle School

• Christmas Chorus Concert Mr. Bilbow and Mr. Booth would like to thank and congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Sperazza and all of the members of the Middle School and Intermediate Center chorus for their hard work in putting on such a festive Christmas choral concert this past Wednesday night. • Spelling Bee Practice The next practice for the spelling bee will be held Thursday, January 3 after school in Mrs. Brady’s room. Students are responsible for their own transportation home. Please see Mrs. Brady or Mrs. Noone if you are unable to attend. The in-school spelling bee will be held on Monday, January 28. • Science Olympiad There will be a Science Olympiad meeting Thursday, January 3 after school from 3-4pm in room 145 with Ms. Quinn. Students are responsible for their own transportation home, and all rides must be in front of the middle school no later than 4pm. Please note this meeting is for members of the Science Olympiad only and not members of the Science Club. • Builder’s Club The next meeting of the Builders Club will be held in January. Intermediate Center

• Students learn about their heritage Students in Mrs. Bittmann’s fourth grade class recently completed a Social Studies Unit on

our country’s heritage and government. As part of the unit the students researched their family’s ancestry and created their family trees. The projects are on display in the hallway. The students also celebrated their heritage by having a class party with foods from different ethnicities including Italy, Ireland, Poland, the Dominican Republic and Trinidad. Parents and students each got to sample foods from each of these countries while listening to music from around the world.

Key Club in YSY project

Primary Center

• January Assembly The Primary Center “What’s Special About January” Assembly will be held on Friday, January 11. Mrs. Zaffuto’s second grade class and Mr. Zaffuto’s second grade class will perform. Performances will be at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.. • Parent Notes on Writing Early writing skills begin with drawing pictures for a story. Encourage your child to draw about a Christmas or holiday experience and then tell a story about the drawing. As you listen to the story, talk about who is in the story, where and when it takes place, and how the end is different from the beginning. Write or print out the story together after you discuss it. • Math Opportunity Happy New Year! January is the first month of the year. Review the numbers in the New

The Key Club of Pittston Area recently cooked dinner for 20 people at the Ronald McDonald House in Scranton as part of their YSY, "Youth Serving Youth" project. The students prepared Chicken Parmesan, Penne Marinara, Salad and Italian Bread under the guidance of their Advisor, Judy Greenwald and Mrs Lois Ostrowski, former faculty member who generously purchsed all the ingredients for the meal. Club members did a wonderful job and had a lot of fun in the process. Pictured with their food, left to right, Surge Pursnani, Vice-President of the Key Club; Kristen Fereck, President of the Key Club; Shannon Turner, Secretary of the Key Club; Claudia Shandra, Ashleigh Rose and Julia Shandra, members.

Year (2013) with your child. Use a calendar to count the days in each month. Pick a day, name the number of the day, and ask your child to count from that number to 25, 30, 40, etc. • Box Tops, Price Chopper & Target Students are reminded to bring in Box Top For Education logos to the office. Remember to register the Primary Center for credits when you shop at Price Chopper

and Target. Call the school for additional information. Kindergarten Center

• PICTURE MAKE UP DAY Picture make up day will be on Tuesday, January 8. If you sent in your money and your child was absent, you do not need to repay. If you would like to have your child’s picture taken and you have not yet paid, please send a note requesting a picture form.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Blaise Boggetti

Ryan Bonin

Blaise Boggetti, son of Bill and Lori Boggetti, of Avoca will celebrate his 10th birthday on Dec. 26. He is the grandson of Elaine Freitas and Ed and Cathy Appnel, all of Avoca. He is a fourth-grader at Pittston Area Intermediate Center and enjoys skateboarding and hunting with his Dad. Blaise has a younger brother, Tutus, who is 5 years old.

Ryan John Bonin, son of John and Tara Bonin, of Exeter Township, celebrated his eighth birthday on Dec. 16. He is the grandson of John and Norina Conden, of Wyoming and Larry and Florence Bonin, of Swoyersville. He attends the Sarah J. Dymond Elementary School in the Wyoming Area School District and enjoys playing basketball, baseball and soccer. Ryan has a brother, Jake, 6 years old.

Aiden and Kira McCoy

David Kovaleski David Edmund Kovaleski, son of David and Irene Kovaleski, celebrated his second birthday on Dec. 28, 2012. He is the grandson of Gerri and Joseph Kovaleski, of Plains Township; Irene Zigmund, of Jenkins Township; and the late Edmund Zigmund.

Malina Pepe

Aiden Gaetano McCoy and Kira Jacqueline McCoy, children of Jill and Brian McCoy, of Duryea, are celebrating their birthdays. Aiden will be 8 years old on Dec. 24 and Kira will celebrate her first birthday on Dec. 26. Grandparents are Jacqueline and Guy Fasciana, of West Pittston; Mark McCoy, of Mechanicsburg; and Ann and Gordon Webb, of Middletown. Great-grandparents are Betty and Ralph Lininger of Shippensburg. Aiden is a second-grade student at Holy Rosary School. He plays basketball and soccer and is in active in the Cub Scouts. Aiden and Kira have a brother, Evan, 4 years old. Aiden and Kira’s dad, Brian, will also celebrate his birthday on Dec. 27.

Malina Pepe, daughter of Jeff and Kelly Pepe, of West Pittston, celebrated her second birthday on Dec. 17. She is the granddaughter of Patti and Dave Pepe and Peggy Morgantini, of West Pittston; and Lou Morgantini, of West Wyoming. She is the great-granddaughter of John Stefanelli, of West Pittston. Malina attends Apple Tree Nursery School. She has two brothers, Jaden, 8; and Shane, 4.

H O LY R O S A R Y N E W S

Grandparents’ Day celebrated by kindergarten, first grade Holy Rosary School on Stephenson Street in Duryea announces the following: • The kindergarten and firstgrade classes of Holy Rosary School recently celebrated Grandparents’ Day with a music program and luncheon. Students honored their grandparents with several songs and enjoyed a lunch together on this special day. Photos are at right. • Thanks for a Memorable Christmas Concert The school extends its sincere thanks to Mr. David Tighe, Music Director, Ms. Ann Levandoski and Mrs. Rene Hanley for directing the stage crew, and the faculty and staff for the inspiring Christmas Concert. The preschool, kindergarten, first, second and third grades performances were wonderful, and their enthusiasm set the stage for a wonderful Christmas season. Their joy radiated from the stage and filled our hearts. Special thanks to Mrs. Debbie Brady and the Eighth Grade Class of 2013 for their prayerful portrayal of The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ: Child of Promise. Everyone in the audience truly appreciated the time and effort they took to bring this story to life. Holy Rosary School expresses deepest appreciation to Mrs. Anita Sirak, principal of Holy Redeemer High School, and to the HRHS faculty and staff, all of whom were excited and willing to assist Holy Rosary in whatever way possible. The Christmas Concert filled the air with the true meaning of Christmas. • Re-registration Information Just a reminder, note that 2013-2014 re-registration information for current students is due by January 23. Registration for prospective students will begin on January 27. • Student Council Induction Ceremony Congratulations to the 20122013 Student Council of Holy Rosary School led by Mrs. Lisa Casey, Student Council Moderator. A beautiful induction ceremony took place on the morning of December 18. Special thanks to Reverend Andrew Sinnott, Pastor of Nativity of Our Lord Parish for his blessing upon the Council; Ms. Kathy Gilmartin, Principal; Mrs. Lisa Casey, Student Council

Rowan Lazevnick is happy to have her grandparents with her on Grandparents' Day. Calder Lehman enjoys time with his grandmother.

Isabella Granteed shares a hug with her grandmother.

Moderator; Mr. David Tighe, Music Director; and to the Holy Rosary Choir for making this event such a special occasion. After the children were pinned by Ms. Gilmartin or Mrs. Casey with their Leadership pins, the student council members celebrated with one another and their respective families over cake and coffee. • Christmas Story Time and Sing-Along The children of Holy Rosary School enjoyed a wonderfully fun and exciting afternoon on Friday, Dec. 21, when led by Mr. David Tighe in a Christmas singalong, and being read a Christ-

mas story by principal, Ms. Kathy Gilmartin. You can only imagine the look of awe and wonder as Santa Claus appeared to present each student with a gift from the Holy Rosary PTO. The children were thrilled to celebrate the spirit of Christmas together as a school community. • Mitten Tree Thank you to those who so generously supported the Mitten Tree! The children of the Greater Pittston Area, through St. John the Evangelist Kids Closet, will enjoy warm hands, and warm hearts, knowing they are being thought of during this special

Emma Gernhardt and her grandmother.

time of year. • Vouchers Voucher sales will resume on Thursday, January 3, from 8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. • First Friday Mass All are invited for First Friday Mass on Jan. 4, at 9 a.m. All are welcome. •A Blessed Christmas to All The Holy Rosary family extends best wishes to each Holy Rosary School family and to all readers in the Greater Pittston area for a blessed Christmas, and a healthy and grace-filled New Year. Thank you for your support of the school.

Dominic Ferentino gives his grandfather a hug.

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Students in Mrs. DeMichele's class at the Montgomery Avenue Elementary School are, from left, seated, Nina Angeli, Samara Campenni, Mckenna Granahan, Hannah Gibbs and Jenna Saunders. Second row, Andrew Evans, Daniel Feeney, John Chaimpi, Mia Belles, Dominic Donati, Anthony Forlenza, Morgan Slusser, Houston Brice and Noah Drendall. Third row, Christopher Read, Marissa Gacek, Makenzie Galgoci, John Williams, Mrs. DeMichele, Tanner Alfano and Makayla Miller.

Students in Mrs. Bartoli's first-grade class at the Montgomery Avenue Elementary School are shown with their holiday houses. From left, first row, are Aiden Sheperis, Michael Byron, Starr Williams, Samantha Adams, Ava Bertocki, Ethan Naugle, Zoey Dempsey, Bella Vogel, Angelina Garcia. Second row, Mikayla Cresho, Cameron McCormick, Christine Carter, Jayden Ransom, Natasha Velazquez, Anthony Acernese, Rayven Conner and Emily Jacien.

Students in Mrs. Kachmarsky's first-grade class at Montgomery Avenue Elementary School are, from left, first row, Karamia Marranca, Hannah Fairchild, Colton Reichart, Patrick Golden, Kyle Sheridan. Second row, Joshua Williams, Adison Yankovich, Olivia Lockman, Alivia Maroni, Michael Steinberger, John Getzie, Andrew Ruddy, Alice Le and Elijah Trapanese.

Montgomery Avenue students make holiday houses First-gradestudentsattheMont- ing the month of December. The any material they wished. Some Legos, Saran Wrap, foil, straws, fully decorated. The houses were schooltoenjoy.Someofthehouses gomery Avenue Elementary students were asked to use their examples of what the houses were pretzels, ginger bread and paper. proudly displayed outside of the were then donated to local nursing School made holiday houses dur- creativity and make a house out of made out of are wood, cardboard, Each one was uniquely and beauti- students’ classrooms for the entire homes just in time for Christmas.

Practitioner speaks to LCCC students Patricia Lavan, public health dental hygiene practitioner for Rural Health Corporation, recently spoke with students enrolled in the Luzerne County Community College dental assisting program. She discussed the various public health programs and services available to the community and the role of the dental assistant in the specialty of public health dentistry. From left, are Marissa Zionce, Wilkes-Barre; Cindy Kiluk, Luzerne; Stacy Bednar, Edwardsville; Patricia Lavan, Mountain Top, Farrell, CDA, EFDA, dental assisting, Musto, Pittston. guest speaker; Jeanne Larksville, instructor, LCCC; and Christina

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Christmas services schedules listed Bethel United Methodist

532Main St. Avoca (570) 457-2566 Pastor Sharon Dietz (570) 282-0104 Sunday – Worship Service 11:15 a.m. Communion first Sunday of each month – non perishable food items will be collected. Mondays – Bible study – 6 p.m. alternating each week with Brick UM Church, Duryea. 1st Thursday of each month – food give-away 4 to 6 p.m. for needy of Avoca and Duryea. Brick United Methodist

First United Presbyterian Church

West Pittston Rev. James Thyren 654-8121 The Session of the First United Presbyterian Church of West Pittston announces the following schedule for the week of Dec. 23: Sunday, Dec. 23: 10 a.m., Sunday School; 11 a.m., Worship at St. Cecilia’s; 12:05 p.m., Choir Rehearsal; 6:30 p.m., Christmas Caroling. Monday, Dec. 24: 10:30 a.m., set up dining room for covered dish supper; 6:30 p.m., Christmas Eve Covered Dish; 8 p.m., Christmas Eve Worship. Tuesday, Dec. 25: 11 a.m., Christmas Morning Worship. Services are being held at St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church on 1700 Wyoming Ave, Exeter as we recover from the flood of September 2011. There is parking on Wyoming Avenue and in the parking lot behind the church. Services are being held at St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church on 1700 Wyoming Ave, Exeter.

935 Foote Ave., Duryea (570)457-4424 Pastor Sharon Dietz (570) 282-0104 Sunday Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School – 10:15 a.m. during morning Worship Services for ages 3-12 Communion first Sunday of each month – non perishable food items will be collected. Mondays – Bible study – 6 p.m. alternating each week with Bethel UM Church, Avoca; Miracle of Awareness – coffee time – 6 p.m. meeting 7 p.m. Thursday – New beginnings First United Methodist meeting 7 p.m. Third Thursday Church West Pittston of each month – United MethoDec. 24 – 7 p.m. Family oridist Women – 6:30 p.m. ented Service, 10:45 Traditional Christian and Missionary candlelight service Alliance Dec. 27 – 7 p.m. Weight 317 Luzerne Avenue Watchers West Pittston Christmas Eve candlelight Full Gospel Chapel Avoca communion service will be held Adult Sunday School, 9:30; at 11 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24. Open to the community, all are Sunday morning worship at welcome to attend. For addition- 10:30 a.m. al information call 654-2500. The Breaking Bread Soup Glendale Gospel Church 105 Church Drive Kitchen at the church - has set Glendale/Pittston Township. hours for December. There will be no meals on Dec. 24 or 31. Sunday Service 10:45 a.m. Meals will resume on January 7. Christ Community Clothes Harding Church Closet will be open Mondays of Christ RR 1 Box 187A, Falls from 5- 6:30 p.m., Tuesday and Sunday services: 10 a.m. SunThursdays from 3 to 5 p.m., and day School and 11 a.m. Church Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Gently used clothing can be Service. Call 388-6534 donated at any time by placing Holy Mother of Sorrows PNCC the items in the clothing shed in 212 Wyoming Avenue, Dupont the church parking lot. Rev. Zbigniew Dawid, Pastor Both of these community serSunday Masses vices are offered to the general 8 a.m. Traditional Mass public free of charge. For addi9 a.m. Catechism, Confirmational information or details contion class, SOCL and coffee hour tact the church office at 65410:30 a.m. Traditional High 2500. Mass 11:30 a.m. Church will be decFirst Baptist Church Rev. James H. Breese, pastor, orated for Christmas Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve Mass Water Street, Pittston Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship and – 9 p.m. and Midnight at 12 a.m. 11:30 p.m. Christmas Carols Praise Service/Children’s Sunsung before Mass day School, Adult/Teen Sunday Dec 25 – Christmas Day – School immediately following Mass at 10 a.m. service. Wednesday 7:15 p.m. Daily Mass Bible Study Wednesday through Saturday Mass at 9 a.m. First Congregational UCC Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve 500 Luzerne Avenue Mass at 9 a.m. West Pittston Jan 1 – New Year’s Day Mass Rev. Joan Mitchell, Pastor at 6 p.m. Sanctuary is handicapped acHome blessings will begin in cessible. Sunday, 11 a.m. Morning Wor- January and upon request and invitation only. Call, send a note or ship Service Monday, December 24 at 7:30 email Father Dawid or fill form p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight- in the bulletin and drop in the box in the vestibule. More inforing Communion Service mation is in the Sunday Bulletin. First Presbyterian Church

Independent Bible Church 14 Broad Street Pittston 328 Main Street, Duryea, PA Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. 18642. with Rev. William N. Lukesh. (570) 451-0346 Home/Office. United Methodist Church JLaCava@TheBibleChurch.org Corner of Broad & Church Inkerman Presbyterian Sts. Pittston Main St., Inkerman Rev. Susan Hardman-ZimmerServices: Sundays, 9 a.m. man Sunday Worship Service 9:30 Langcliffe Presbyterian a.m. 1001 Main St Avoca Children’s Sunday School: Sunday Morning worship 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion: 1st Sunday 11:15 am with Rev Joyce Warner The Langcliffe Church is each month handicap accessible. Nursery is Choir Rehearsal: Thursday’s provided for children. at 7 p.m. unless told otherwise On Sunday, Dec. 23 at 4 p.m. United Methodist Women: Christmas Vesper Service fol2nd Monday unless told otherlowed by a pot luck dinner in the wise The Children’s Christmas Pro- social hall. gram will be on Sunday, DecemMoosic Alliance Church ber 16. 608 Rocky Glen Road, Moosic Christmas Eve Service will be Pastor: Doug Jensen 457at First Methodist Church Old 6020 Forge at 8 p.m. maccma2@verizon.net

St. Joe’s choir enjoys Christmas party

The choir of St. Joseph's Church, Wyoming, Parish of St. Monica's, celebrated its annual Christmas party at Valenti's restaurant in Exeter. Father Leo Mc Kernan, pastor of St. Monica's, offered the invocation. After dinner, choir members went to the home of member Carol Skalski for dessert and beverage. From left, seated, are Carol Skalski, Father Leo Mc Kernan, Lucille Wrazien Condo, Trish Rygiel Breuer, Pat Musloski, Chris Condo and Jean Rizzo Mc Cracken. Standing, Deacon William Jenkins, organist and choir director Theresa Dickson, Mrs. Sara Jenkins, Gloria Dickson, Jack Brogan, Natalie Mish, Barbara Wrazien, JoAnne Iwanowski Rygiel and John Rygiel.

Sunday morning Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. Prayer meeting, Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Celebrate Recovery Ministry, Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Nativity Of Our Lord

Stephenson St., Duryea SCHEDULE OF MASSES • Sunday, Dec. 23: 8 a.m., Holy Rosary Church 9:30 a.m., Holy Rosary Church 11 a.m., Sacred Heart of Jesus Church • Monday, Christmas Eve, Dec. 24: 4 p.m., Holy Rosary Church 8 p.m., Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Midnight, Holy Rosary Church • Tuesday, Christmas Day, Dec. 25: 9 a.m., Holy Rosary Church 11 a.m., Sacred Heart of Jesus Church • Monday, New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31: 4 p.m., Holy Rosary Church 5:30 p.m., Sacred Heart of Jesus Church • Tuesday, New Year’s Day, Jan. 1: 9 a.m., Holy Rosary Church 11 a.m., Sacred Heart of Jesus Church • Saturday, Vigil, Epiphany of the Lord, Jan. 5: 4 p.m., Holy Rosary Church 5:30 p.m., Sacred Heart of Jesus Church • Sunday, Epiphany of the Lord, Jan. 6: 8 a.m., Holy Rosary Church 9:30 a.m., Holy Rosary Church 11 a.m., Sacred Heart of Jesus Church There will be NO CCD classes on Dec. 23 or Dec. 30 while our students, teachers and aides enjoy a safe and relaxing Christmas vacation. All grades will return to class on Sunday, Jan. 6, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Holy Rosary School. Oblates of St. Joseph

Highway 315, Laflin Masses are held daily in the seminary chapel at 7 a.m. (Monday – Friday) and on Saturday mornings at 8 a.m. There are no weekend Masses. Confessions are heard daily from 9 a.m. – noon and from 3 – 6 p.m. Office hours are Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., evenings and weekends by appointment. Office phone number is 654-7542. Every Wednesday evening Mass is celebrated at 7 p.m. in conjunction with the Novena to St. Joseph & St. Joseph Marello. Novena prayers and the blessing of the first-class relic of St. Joseph Marello, Founder of the Oblates of Saint Joseph Congregation, immediately follow the Mass. St Joseph Marello

William St., Pittston On Monday, Christmas Eve,

the students of the parish will present the Christmas pageant before the 4 p.m. Mass. St. Joseph will be portrayed by Michael Branley, Blessed Mother by Hannah Farber and Baby Jesus by Daniel Morgan. The two speakers will be Philip Gristina and Emily Howells. Beginning Saturday, Dec. 29, the 7 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at 6 p.m. during the winter months. With spring it will be at 7 p.m. again. Any Home Bound Parishioner who would like to receive the Sacraments for Christmas, call the Rectory at 654-6902 and a priest will visit them. The Mass Book for 2013 is available we are accepting Mass Offerings for the months of January and February ONLY. Due to the large number of families, we accept offerings on a first come, first serve basis by coming into the office during the hours of 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact the rectory at 654-6902 for more information. Thank you for your co-operation. The Volunteer Christmas party will be held on Friday, Jan. 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall for lectors/commentators, choir members, Eucharistic Ministers, ushers, Religious Education teachers/aides, Festivals/Picnic volunteers For reservations please call the rectory 654-6902 before Jan. 7. Religious Education Classes for Kindergarten to 4th grade on Wednesdays, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Classes for 5th and 6th graders are held on Sundays at 8:45 a.m. Children will attend the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Anyone who is having difficulty coming to the altar to receive Holy Communion may sit in the first pew. The Priest or the Eucharistic Minister will come to you. Anyone interested in renting our Parish Banquet Hall or Meeting Room should call Christine Silinskie, Hall Manager at 704-8861 for details and/or a tour of the facility. Great for wedding receptions, bridal showers, graduations, bereavements, seminars, birthday parties, etc. Some 2012 dates are still available.

535 N Main Street, Pittston www.eucharist-pittston.org Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Daily Mass: 8 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. and by appointment Christmas Mass Schedule Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. The Children’s Choir will perform a musical prelude at 3:45 p.m. The Adult Choir will perform a musical prelude at 9:45 p.m. On Christmas Day, Dec. 25, Masses will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Liturgy for the Solemnity of Mary - New Year’s Eve/Day Mass will be celebrated on Monday, Dec. 31, at 4 p.m. and on Tuesday, Jan. 1, at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. School of Religious Education Religious Education Classes, grades 1-6 are held on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Classes in preparation for the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation are held on Sunday evenings from 5 to 6:30 p.m. If you have any questions with regard to the program, please call Sister Mary Ann at 654-0263. All Religious Education Classes will be in recess from Sunday, Dec. 23, until Sunday, Jan. 6. 24th ANNUAL LUCKY NUMBER CALENDAR Letters have been mailed to the sponsors of last year’s calendar as well as to those who participated in the 23rd Annual Lucky Number Calendar. This is a major fundraiser for the parish. Sacred Heart of Jesus

The 10:30 a.m. Mass on Christmas morning will be a children’s Mass. EVENTS FOR DECEMBER Monday, 24: 4 p.m. - Christmas Vigil Mass (St. Anthony’s); 6 p.m. - Christmas Vigil Mass (St. Cecilia’s); 8 p.m. - Holy Hour of Adoration (St. Anthony’s); 10 p.m. - Christmas Vigil Mass (St. Anthony’s) Tuesday, 25: 8 a.m. - Christmas Mass (St. Anthony’s); 9 a.m. - Christmas Mass (St. Cecilia’s); 10:30 a.m. - Christmas Mass (St. Anthony’s); 12 – 4 p.m. - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (St. Anthony’s) St. John the Evangelist Parish Community

35 William Street Phone: 654-0053 Pittston. Christmas Mass Schedule Christmas Eve – Dec. 24 – 4:30 p.m. and Midnight Christmas Day – Dec. 25 – 10 a.m. 12:15 p.m. no 5 p.m. Mass Tickets are available at the Parish Center for Feb. 2013 lottery tickets. Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and in the vestibule of the church. Parish office will close at 12 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 28 for the New Year’s holiday and will reopen on Jan 3. Lottery tickets are $10 each. Proceeds benefit the Holy Name Society projects. Return in before Jan 31 in order to register all tickets. Baptismal Instruction Tuesday, Feb 12 The Free Health Clinic is open at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday in the former Seton Catholic High School, first come first serve. Greater Pittston Kids Closet celebrating its third anniversary provides new and gently used clothing. Hours are Wednesday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Pediatric Health Clinic is open on the first and third Thursday of the month. Registration is held in the Seton building from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Bring child’s immunization records. All services are free.

Lackawanna Ave., Dupont This week’s mass schedule is: Monday through Friday at 7 a.m., Saturday at 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Christmas Wafers (Oplatki) and 2013 calendars for parishioners will be available in the church lobby following all weekend masses. The donation for Oplatki is $2. Due to the Christmas Holiday, St John’s Lutheran 7 Wood St., Pittston the Rectory office will be closed 570-655-2505, stjohnspittfrom Monday, Dec. 24 through Corpus Christi Parish ston@verizon.com Wednesday, Dec. 26. The office Immaculate Conception and Pastor John Castellani will close at 12 p.m. on Monday, Holy Redeemer churches Organist Marcia Colleran Dec. 31 and will reopen on Reader Tracy Drummond Luzerne Ave., West Pittston Wednesday, Jan. 2. Acolyte Brooke Cherney Christmas Wreath Sale The Choir will meet on ThursGreeter Nancy Castellani The cost is $10 for a fresh day, Dec. 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ushers Darwin Pershau & Joe wreath with a red bow. To order a choir loft. Mersincavage wreath, see any member of the No CCD classes on Dec. 24. Council held there annual Youth Group or call the rectory elections for council at last week 654-2753 or Juel Ann Klepadlo St. Barbara Parish 28 Memorial Avenue, Exeter service. Three spots were open at 430-1470. You may pick out Office Hours: Monday – Fri- and they were filled by Alan your own wreath at Ciampi’s Drummond, Amy Saunders and Greenhouse on Tunkhannock day 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Rebecca Pershau Evenings, by appointment. Avenue, West Pittston by taking First Quarter Portals of Phone: 654-2103 your prepaid ticket. Christmas Wafers will be Prayers are available in the rear Youth Choir The children will be singing at available for purchase after all of the Church, while supplies are available. the 4 p.m. Mass at Immaculate Masses. Bulletin and Votive candle Or you may purchase them at Conception Church on Christthe rectory between the hours of openings January 27. Please mas Eve. leave a message for Doris if inThe Youth choir meets for 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. There are 4 wafers per enve- terested. practice on Sundays at 5 p.m. lope and the cost is $2 per enveOur Lady of the Eucharist lope. See FAITH page 6B

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Acolyte Schedule for December: 24 Richard Drummond; 30 Justin Peterson. Week Day School Program/ Play will be this morningin place of regular worship service. Christmas Eve Service will be at 9 p.m. Joe Mersincavage is trying to get a Saturday blood drive to come to St. John’s after the holidays. One of the stipulations is to see how many Church members and other donors will sign up before the Red Cross will come and do a drive. You can call the number listed above for your name to be added to our list or if you have any questions for Joe he will get back to you as soon as possible. St. John’s P.M. Church

316 Main St., Avoca Pastor Rev. Dale E. Pepper 570-780-9587 Sunday Service 10 a.m. Bible Study every other Thursday 6 p.m. All are welcome! St. Maria Goretti

Laflin Road, Laflin, PA. 18702 Pastor: Monsignor Neil Van Loon 42redwood@comcast.net www.stmariagoretti-laflin.org PARISH CALENDAR DECEMBER 24 - Christmas Vigil Masses 4 p.m. (Children’s Mass) 5:30 p.m. 25 - Christmas Masses - Midnight & 10 a.m. 31 - New Year’s Eve Mass 4:30 p.m. JANUARY 1 - New Year’s Day Mass - 10 a.m. St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church

200 Stephenson St. Duryea Rev. Fr. Carmen G. Bolock, Pastor Phone: 457-2291 Email: padre@saintmaryspncc.org Website: saintmaryspncc.org Holy Mass: Sunday 9:30 a.m. Weekdays: 8 a.m. Holy Days: 8 a.m. & 7 p.m. St. Monica’s Church

363 West 8th Street, West Wyoming, PA 18644 Office Hours - 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon. – Fri. Phone: 570-693-1991 Email: olos363@verizon.net www.stmonicanepa.com. Father Leo McKernan, Pastor Mr. William Jenkins, Deacon A very Blessed Christmas from Father Leo McKernan and the Parishioners of St. Monica’s Parish. Mass Schedule for Christmas and New Year’s: Dec. 24 – Vigil Masses are 4 p.m. at OLOS and 10 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Dec. 25 – Mass is at 11 a.m. at OLOS Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve (Holy Day) at 4 p.m. at OLOS Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day (Holy Day) at 8:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s and at 11 a.m. at OLOS. Regular Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. @ OLOS Sunday: 8:30 a.m. @ STJ; 11 a.m. @ OLOS New Daily Mass Schedule: Daily Mass at OLOS – Tues, Wed., Fri. – 7 a.m.) Mon. & Thurs. – 7 p.m Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Friday after morning Mass until 11 a.m. First Friday Adoration – after 7 p.m. Mass until Midnight. Next First Friday is January 4. Miraculous Medal Novena– after Monday Evening Mass Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy -Before Morning & Evening Masses at OLOS site. Bible Study Resumes– in January 2013. Men’s Retreat: At Mount Savior Monastery on the weekend of Feb.1-3,2013. Information is available from Fr. McKernan at 693-1991 and for a preview of the Retreat Center, Google Mount Savior Monastery. St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

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welcome. Party and Banquet Space. Newly renovated banquet room and kitchen. All Day Rental $100. Reservations at 654-3261. Music Together Classes: Fun and music for infants and children through age five accompaQueen of the Apostles Parish nied by a parent or caregiver. 715 Hawthorne St. Winter semester of Music To(570) 457-3412 gether begins January 8. stmarysavoca@verizon.net For registration information www.stmaryavoca.4lpi.com call 654-3261. Daily Masses: 8 a.m. Visit www.musictogether.com (Wednesday at 7 p.m.) for information on Music ToEucharistic Adoration: Tues- gether. . days from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Miraculous Medal Novena: United Methodist Church Wednesday following the 7 p.m. Corner of Broad & Church Mass Sts. Pittston Weekends Masses: Saturday Rev. Susan Hardman-Zimmerat 4 p.m.; Sunday at 8, 9:30 and man 11 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 9:30 Confession: Saturdays 3-3:45 a.m.; Children’s Sunday School: p.m.; anytime upon request by 9:30 a.m.; Holy Communion: 1st calling 457-3412. Sunday each month; Choir ReThe Rev. Phillip J. Sladicka, hearsal: Thursday’s at 7 p.m. unthe Rev. John Poplawski, Sister less told otherwise; United Jane Mary Duke, I.H.M. and the Methodist Women: 2nd Monday parishioners of Queen of the unless told otherwise Apostles Parish invite the comWebsitewww.umcpittstomunity to their Christmas Eve n.org. Phone 655-4340 leave and Day services which will take message place at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St., at the following times: Christmas Eve: 4 p.m., children’s liturgy;11:30 p.m., traditional Christmas hymns followed by Midnight Mass; Christmas Day: 9:30 and 11 a.m. Mass. The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) will be available at 7 p.m. today, Dec. 23. Queen of the Apostles Parish has exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and holy hour prayers every Tuesday at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St., following the 8 a.m. Mass. Throughout the Year of Faith, the chaplet of Divine Mercy will also be prayed. At 7:30 p.m. the rosary is prayed before benediction and reposing of the Blessed Sacrament. Anyone who can spend one hour weekly at adoration on a regular basis is asked to call Ann Jake at 457-3521 or the parish office. Please note Eucharistic Adoration will not take place on Tuesday, Dec. 25 or Tuesday, Jan. 1 in celebration of the Holy Days. Eucharistic Adoration will resume on Jan. 8. Sunday School 9 am Worship service Sundays at 10 a.m. Confirmation Classes Sundays at 9 a.m. Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Services at 4 p.m. and 11 p.m.

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143 Parsonage St., Pittston 654-1411 Trinity Episcopal Church

Spring Street and Montgomery Avenue, West Pittston Sunday Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m. every Sunday. Food Pantry: December items needed are canned and boxed soups and crackers. Gerrity’s gift cards, cash donations and other non-perishable foods also accepted. Prayer network. Open To Public. Daily prayer for those with needs requesting prayerful support. Start Prayer network at parish office 654-3261. Youth Program: 10:45 a.m. every Sunday. Weekday special events and service projects as announced. Faith Forum for Adults: Enrichment for adults seeking spiritual renewal and opportunities for ministry and volunteerism. Parish Life Events Team: Bimonthly first Sundays. Parish Council: Every second Sunday. Women of Trinity: Every third Sunday. WOT Ministry Invitation. The Women of Trinity have undertaken a ministry to help support Good Shepherd Episcopal Church of Scranton in their outreach to the homeless of the region. Each month after enjoying a home cooked meal at Good Shepherd all who have needs may “shop” for necessities like clothing, shoes, and toiletries in a store-like setting in the church’s refurbished basement of donated items. The Woman of Trinity has supported this ministry by delivering donations of clothing, new undergarments and socks and toiletries to the Scranton church. WOT will continue to collect trial size and hotel toiletries and invites the parish community to join with them in helping the less fortunate. Donations of trial size and sample size toiletries are

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Giant wreath made for St. Barbara’s

Several weeks ago Father Phil Massetti, O.S.J. pastor of St. Barbara's Parish in Exeter went to see Jim Ciampi, proprietor of Ciampi's Greenhouses with a special request - to make a wreath for the church. For the past 21 years, Ciampi has made thousands of fresh wreaths, some as big as four feet wide, but had never had a request for one eight-feet wide. Ciampi set to work constructing and welding a double rail frame to hold 80 pounds of Con-Color Fir boughs. Here, Ciampi and his son Carmen hold the wreath in front of St. Barbara's Parish. The wreath was installed on the outside of the church on Dec. 19.

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LEGAL NOTICE The Regular Monthly Meetings of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Pittston will be held on the following listed dates during the Year 2013. The meetings will start at 6:00 P.M., prevailing time, in the 2nd Floor Office of the Redevelopment Authority, Suite 202, City Hall, 35 Broad Street, Pittston, PA. The dates of the Agency’s 2013 monthly meetings are as follows: TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 TUESDAY, MARCH 5 TUESDAY, APRIL 2 TUESDAY, MAY 7 TUESDAY, JUNE 4 TUESDAY, JULY 2 TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1 TUESDAY NOVEMBER 12 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 ESTATE NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that Letters Testamentary have been granted in the Estate of: JOHN I. KASA, a/k/a JOHN KASA, late of the Borough of Dupont, who died November 18, 2012. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims to present the same, without delay, to the Executrix, THERESA PALENSKI and her Attorneys. SAPORITO, SAPORITO & FALCONE 490 NORTH MAIN STREET PITTSTON, PA 18640

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

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

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10 Fairfield Drive Exceptional & spacious custom built cedar home with open floor plan and all of the amenities situated on 2 lots in picturesque setting. Create memories in this 5 bedroom, 4 bath home with 18’ ceiling in living room, gas fireplace, granite kitchen, large 2 story foyer, huge finished lower level for entertaining with bar/full kitchen & wine cellar. Inground pool & hot tub. $389,900 Directions: Rt 315 to Laflin Rd., right onto Oakwood Dr., right onto Fordham Rd, left onto Fairfield Dr., home is on the right. www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-4063 Call Keri Best 570-885-5082

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

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MILES $8,658

STK: T30120A 2010 Toyota Prius II .............................................. 5D Hatchback .............................. 23,021

MILES $20,479

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

MILES $8,995

STK: K13523A 2010 Hyundai Tucson GLS ................................. 4D Sport Utility............................ 27,062

MILES $20,479

STK: TP15963 2005 Ford Escape XLT......................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 92,987

MILES $9,079

STK: BS0467A 2011 Jeep Liberty Sport...................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 36,061

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2006 Saab 9-3 2.0T................................................ 2D Convertible.............................. 85,681

MILES $9,593

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2009 Toyota Tacoma Base ................................. 4D Access Cab ............................ 66,562

MILES $20,499

STK: T30524A 2003 Toyota Camry LE ........................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 71,450

MILES $9,625

STK: A11554A 2010 Honda Accord EX-L 2.4 ............................ 2D Coupe..................................... 21,692

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

MILES $10,229

STK: H29151A 2008 Hyundai Veracruz Limited........................ 4D Sport Utility............................ 33,967

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STK: T30701A 2010 Toyota Prius III ............................................. 5D Hatchback .............................. 29,775

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2003 Lexus RX 300............................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 79,266

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

MILES $21,171

STK: K13507A 2007 Honda Civic LX............................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 61,492

MILES $12,489

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

MILES $21,303

STK: K13496A 2008 Ford Taurus Limited................................... 4D Sedan...................................... 66,579

MILES $12,567

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

MILES $21,317

STK: C3635C

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

MILES $12,569

STK: C3598A

2009 Cadillac CTS 1SB......................................... 4D Sedan..................................... 56,319

MILES $21,413

STK: H27490A 2009 Honda Civic LX............................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 26,616

MILES $12,715

STK: D0713A

2011 Dodge Journey Crew................................ 4D Sport Utility............................ 35,752

MILES $21,479

STK: T30637A 2008 Dodge Avenger R/T ................................... 4D Sedan...................................... 86,030

MILES $13,089

STK: A11658A 2012 Toyota Camry SE ........................................ 4D Sedan..................................... 29,492

MILES $21,479

STK: L11897B

2004 Lexus ES 330................................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 96,954

MILES $13,089

MILES $21,499

STK: H29357A 2008 Honda Civic LX............................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 32,145

STK: K13417A 2008 BMW 3 Series 328i...................................... 4D Sedan..................................... 59,665

MILES $13,286

STK: A11602A 2007 Acura TSX Base.......................................... 4D Sedan...................................... 85,050

MILES $21,641

MILES $13,447

STK: T30285A 2012 Toyota Prius c Two..................................... 5D Hatchback .............................. 260

STK: H29094A 2008 Honda Accord EX-L 2.4 ............................ 4D Sedan...................................... 87,335

MILES $13,579

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

MILES $21,696

STK: H29355A 2007 Honda CR-V EX........................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 80,939

MILES $13,656

STK: L11931A

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

MILES $21,979

STK: K13520A 2010 Hyundai Elantra GLS.................................. 4D Sedan...................................... 20,817

MILES $13,757

STK: L11929A

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

MILES $22,119

STK: H29146A 2006 Honda CR-V EX........................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 63,719

MILES $13,938

STK: BP15931A 2007 GMC Yukon SLT.......................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 72,894

MILES $22,120

STK: HP15964 2007 Toyota RAV4 Limited................................. 4D Sport Utility............................. 93,731

MILES $13,964

STK: T30641A 2011 Toyota Camry XLE ..................................... 4D Sedan..................................... 28,298

MILES $22,430

STK: A11280B 2009 Kia Sedona LX............................................. 4D Passenger Van ........................ 73,379

MILES $13,989

STK: T30305A 2011 Honda CR-V SE............................................ 4D Sport Utility............................ 7,831

MILES $22,440

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

MILES $14,005

STK: A11649A 2008 Acura TL Base............................................. 4D Sedan..................................... 38,177

MILES $22,479

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

MILES $14,112

STK: A11716A 2010 Honda CR-V EX-L........................................ 4D Sport Utility............................ 31,758

MILES $22,479

STK: H28910A 2010 Mercury Milan Base................................... 4D Sedan...................................... 36,773

MILES $14,481

2008 Cadillac SRX V6........................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 59,063

MILES $22,499

STK: K13580A 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe SE ................................. 4D Sport Utility............................. 67,382

MILES $14,489

STK: H29498A 2008 Honda Civic EX ........................................... 4D Sedan...................................... 52,867

MILES $14,489

STK: A11512B 2010 Chrysler Sebring Limited.......................... 4D Sedan...................................... 30,110

MILES $14,489

STK: H28195A 2010 Ford Fusion SE ............................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 41,384

MILES $14,499

STK: T30476A 2011 Honda Civic LX-S........................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 39,801

MILES $14,519

STK: T30405B 2006 Toyota Highlander Limited....................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 90,484

MILES $14,672

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

MILES $14,676

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

MILES $14,750

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

MILES $14,995

STK: HP15899A 2010 Toyota Corolla XLE..................................... 4D Sedan...................................... 41,242

MILES $14,999

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

MILES $15,146

STK: K13553A 2010 Honda Civic LX............................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 25,030

MILES $15,297

STK: K13508A 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS.................. 4D Hatchback ............................... 11,178

MILES $15,432

STK: H29024A 2010 Honda Civic LX............................................ 2D Coupe...................................... 10,589

MILES $15,479

STK: H29394A 2008 Honda Civic EX ........................................... 2D Coupe...................................... 19,217

MILES $15,479

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

MILES $15,581

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

MILES $15,583

STK: H29352A 2008 Honda Accord EX 2.4................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 52,864

MILES $15,636

STK: CP15919A 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ ................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 34,609

MILES $15,662

STK: L11782A

2005 Lexus RX 330............................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 89,418

MILES $15,758

STK: H29300A 2010 Toyota Corolla S.......................................... 4D Sedan...................................... 27,002

MILES $16,046

STK: H28821A 2008 Honda Element EX..................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 61,835

MILES $16,109

STK: LP15956

2003 Toyota Tacoma Base V6 ........................... 4D Crew Cab ................................ 63,672

MILES $16,124

STK: H29343A 2009 Honda Accord LX 2.4................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 27,586

MILES $16,177

STK: B9777B

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

MILES $16,309

STK: H29030A 2011 Hyundai Elantra GLS.................................. 4D Sedan...................................... 25,670

MILES $16,392

STK: T30646A 2008 Honda Accord EX-L 3.5 ............................ 4D Sedan...................................... 88,875

MILES $16,489

STK: H29428A 2010 Honda Civic LX............................................ 2D Coupe...................................... 15,326

MILES $16,664

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

MILES $16,692

STK: T30163B 2008 Toyota Tacoma Base ................................. 4D Access Cab ............................. 78,214

MILES $16,878

STK: J5451A

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited ................ 4D Sport Utility............................. 53,456

MILES $16,935

STK: D0748A

2010 Honda Accord LX 2.4................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 24,984

MILES $17,036

STK: K13531A 2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS.................................. 4D Sedan...................................... 98,100

MILES $17,069

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

MILES $17,102

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

MILES $17,253

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

MILES $17,340

STK: J5497A

2008 Honda CR-V EX-L........................................ 4D Sport Utility............................. 72,569

MILES $17,489

STK: BP15877A 2008 Honda Accord EX-L 3.5 ............................ 4D Sedan...................................... 35,141

MILES $17,597

STK: H29405A 2011 Honda Accord LX-P 2.4 ............................ 4D Sedan...................................... 30,192

MILES $17,867

STK: T30615A 2010 Toyota Camry LE ........................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 28,221

MILES $17,940

STK: H29452A 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Hero .................... 4D Passenger Van ........................ 20,443

MILES $18,070

STK: T30288B 2006 Hummer H3 Base........................................ 4D Sport Utility............................. 57,358

MILES $18,229

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

MILES $18,323

STK: L11886A

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

MILES $18,325

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

MILES $18,340

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

MILES $18,479

STK: H29062B 2007 Honda CR-V EX-L........................................ 4D Sport Utility............................. 27,568

MILES $18,479

STK: H29423A 2008 Honda Accord EX 2.4................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 51,902

MILES $18,499

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

MILES $18,568

STK: L11789A

MILES $18,671

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

STK: L11910C

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

MILES $22,546

STK: J5470A

2009 Toyota Venza Base..................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 30,208

MILES $23,046

STK: L11945A

2008 Lexus ES 350................................................ 4D Sedan..................................... 55,738

MILES $23,102

STK: M8091A

2009 Toyota Venza Base..................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 30,730

MILES $23,246

STK: L11815A

2009 Lexus IS 250 ................................................. 4D Sedan..................................... 29,850

MILES $23,431

STK: H28568A 2010 Honda CR-V EX-L........................................ 4D Sport Utility............................ 19,337

MILES $23,497

STK: J5510A

2008 Honda Pilot EX-L......................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 51,992

MILES $23,499

STK: C3667B

2008 Acura RDX Technology Package........... 4D Sport Utility............................ 55,588

MILES $23,499

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

MILES $23,502

STK: D0733A

2012 Subaru Legacy 2.5i..................................... 4D Sedan..................................... 4,729

MILES $23,771

STK: C3634A

2009 Cadillac CTS Base 1SA.............................. 4D Sedan..................................... 19,153

MILES $23,932

STK: L11860B

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

MILES $24,054

STK: T29781A 2011 Toyota Venza Base..................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 8,422

MILES $24,216

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

MILES $24,294

STK: H29473A 2011 Honda CR-V EX-L........................................ 4D Sport Utility............................ 37,414

MILES $24,479

2011 Dodge Durango Express .......................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 21,843

MILES $24,479

STK: H29325A 2008 Honda Pilot EX-L......................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 39,442

MILES $24,499

STK: L11920A

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

MILES $24,633

STK: C3704B

2010 Ford F-150 XLT ............................................ 4D Extended Cab......................... 39,155

MILES $24,695

STK: D0768A

2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited........................... 4D Sedan..................................... 7

MILES $24,919

STK: D0751A

2008 BMW 5 Series 535xi ................................... 4D Sedan..................................... 56,900

MILES $24,923

STK: H28344B 2009 Honda Pilot EX-L......................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 49,152

MILES $24,934

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

MILES $25,045

2010 Acura TL Base............................................. 4D Sedan..................................... 23,312

MILES $25,479

STK: A11727A 2011 Toyota RAV4 Limited................................. 4D Sport Utility............................ 24,547

MILES $25,479

2011 Lexus CT 200h Premium........................... 4D Hatchback .............................. 22,536

MILES $25,488

STK: L11902A STK: D0743A

STK: J5378A STK: L11913A

STK: T30480B 2011 Chrysler 300 Limited.................................. 4D Sedan..................................... 8,723

MILES $25,948

STK: A11584A 2010 Acura TL Base............................................. 4D Sedan..................................... 12,216

MILES $26,184

2010 Acura RDX Technology Package........... 4D Sport Utility............................ 42,973

MILES $26,518

STK: T30492A 2011 Acura TL Base............................................. 4D Sedan..................................... 24,276

MILES $26,666

STK: B9957A

2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali............................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 63,172

MILES $26,984

STK: L11960A

2009 Lexus ES 350................................................ 4D Sedan..................................... 14,843

MILES $27,058

STK: H29384A 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab..................... 4D Quad Cab ............................... 10,445

MILES $27,162

STK: T30690A 2010 Toyota Venza Base..................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 25,230

MILES $27,479

STK: J5500A

STK: D0687A

2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE........................... 4D Sedan..................................... 2,193

MILES $27,479

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

MILES $28,307

STK: A11425A 2012 Mini Cooper S Countryman ALL4.......... 4D Sport Utility............................ 2,605

MILES $28,479

STK: T30309A 2010 Toyota Highlander SE................................ 4D Sport Utility............................ 25,168

MILES $28,479

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

MILES $28,499

STK: T30474A 2010 Toyota 4Runner .......................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 46,938

MILES $28,541

STK: A11653A 2010 Cadillac CTS 3.6L Performance............... 4D Sedan..................................... 28,341

MILES $29,617

STK: L11690A

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

MILES $30,107

STK: C3685A

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

MILES $30,293

STK: B9774A

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

MILES $30,698

STK: D0626B

2012 Acura TL Base............................................. 4D Sedan..................................... 5,716

MILES $31,182

STK: L11892A

2011 Lexus ES 350................................................ 4D Sedan..................................... 25,213

MILES $31,825

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

MILES $32,137

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

MILES $32,484

STK: BP15953 2011 Mercedes C-Class C300 Sport 4Matic... 4D Sedan..................................... 16,871

MILES $32,852

STK: T30323A 2010 Lexus RX 350............................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 17,486

MILES $32,913

2009 Mercedes M-Class ML350........................ 4D Sport Utility............................ 31,075

MILES $33,024

STK: LS0457

STK: J5447A

STK: CH5635A 2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS.................................. 4D Sedan...................................... 8,548

MILES $18,847

STK: B9902A

STK: H29408A 2009 Honda CR-V LX ........................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 28,328

MILES $18,874

STK: L11820B

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

MILES $33,094

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

MILES $18,900

STK: BS0464

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

MILES $33,454

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

MILES $18,980

STK: LS0469

2012 Lexus ES 350................................................ 4D Sedan..................................... 16,439

MILES $35,393

STK: H29490A 2012 Honda Accord LX 2.4................................ 4D Sedan...................................... 10,629

MILES $19,001

STK: LS0470

2012 Lexus IS 250 ................................................. 4D Sedan..................................... 10,175

MILES $35,703

STK: T30366A 2011 Toyota RAV4 Base...................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 21,966

MILES $19,012

STK: BS0465

2012 Mercedes GLK-Class GLK350 4Matic.... 4D Sport Utility............................ 10,696

MILES $36,479

STK: B9855A

2005 BMW X5 4.4i Sport..................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 76,476

MILES $19,089

STK: A11692A 2012 Acura MDX Base........................................ 4D Sport Utility............................ 2,873

STK: D0727A

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

MILES $19,160

STK: L11942A

2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV Base..................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 45,516

MILES $40,024

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

MILES $19,180

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

MILES $40,416

STK: H29157A 2010 Honda Accord EX-L 2.4 ............................ 4D Sedan...................................... 27,967

MILES $19,202

STK: LS0471

2012 Lexus RX 350............................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 16,057

MILES $40,419

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

MILES $19,417

STK: LS0462

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

MILES $40,747

STK: HP15950A 2008 Honda CR-V EX........................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 40,900

MILES $19,499

STK: B9921A

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

MILES $40,955

STK: K13533A 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited ........................ 4D Sport Utility............................. 21,908

MILES $19,558

STK: LS0472

2012 Lexus RX 350............................................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 13,347

MILES $42,186

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

MILES $19,623

STK: BP15967 2011 Mercedes E-Class E350 4Matic............... 4D Sedan..................................... 18,092

MILES $42,479

STK: H29421A 2009 Honda CR-V EX........................................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 32,959

MILES $19,693

STK: B9947A

2011 Mercedes GL-Class GL450 ....................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 37,778

MILES $45,682

STK: T29592A 2007 Nissan Frontier SE ...................................... 4D Crew Cab ................................ 22,894

MILES $19,790

STK: C3733A

2010 Cadillac Escalade Premium...................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 49,329

MILES $46,210

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

MILES $19,951

STK: B9949A

2010 Mercedes GL-Class GL450 ....................... 4D Sport Utility............................ 21,007

MILES $47,479

STK: H28294A 2008 Toyota Highlander Sport .......................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 61,657

MILES $19,956

STK: J5443A

2010 Cadillac CTS-V Base................................... 4D Sedan..................................... 11,318

MILES $49,834

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

MILES $19,964

STK: B9782A

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Base................................... 4D Sedan..................................... 13,406

MILES $51,411

STK: H29402A 2009 Honda Accord EX 2.4................................ 2D Coupe...................................... 14,978

MILES $19,979

STK: B9685A

2009 Mercedes SL-Class SL550 ........................ 2D Convertible............................. 33,739

MILES $52,967

STK: KS0473

MILES $19,979

STK: B9535A

2011 Lexus LX 570................................................ 4D Sport Utility............................ 24,769

MILES $62,511

MILES $20,281

STK: B9963A

2012 Mercedes CLS-Class CLS550................... 4D Sedan..................................... 10,705

MILES $72,499

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS............................... 4D Sport Utility............................. 9,465

STK: H28902A 2010 Honda CR-V EX-L........................................ 4D Sport Utility............................. 43,517

MILES $37,479

*ALL PRICES PLUS TAX, TAG, & TITLE. FINANCING AVAILABLE WITH APPROVED CREDIT. PRIOR SALES EXCLUDED. DEALER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. WARRANTY ON SELECT MAKES AND MODELS. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. UNITS MAY BE SOLD PRIOR TO PRINTING. OFFERS EXPIRE 12/31/12.

Call 1.866.356.9383

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Automatic, Air, Pwr. Mirrors, Advance Trac with Electronic Stability Control, Side Curtains, Sirius Satellite, CD, Pwr. Door , Cruise Locks, Tilt Wheel, Control, Remote Keyless Entry APR

PLUS

Auto., Anti-Theft Sys., Side Curtain Air Bags, 16” Steel Wheels, AC, Tilt Wheel, Instrument Cluster, Message Center, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, CD, Pwr. Side Mirrors, Fog Lamps, MyKey, SYNC

APR

M O S.

24 Mos.

*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, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 12/31/12.

Auto., CD, 17” Alum Wheels, Tilt, PW, PDL, Pwr. Seat, Side Impact Air Bags, 1st & 2nd Air Curtains, Anti-Theft Sys., Sirius Satellite Radio, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, Message Center,

Auto., Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows, Tilt, Side Curtains, Airbags, Remote Keyless Entry, Anti Theft System, AM/FM/CD, Rear Defroster

24 Mos. *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, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 12/31/12.

, SE,1.6 EcoBoost Engine, PL, Auto., Keyless Entry w/Keypad, Auto. Headlamps, 17” Alloy Wheels, Sirius Satellite Radio, Perimeter Alarm, SYNC, PW, Tonneau Cover

*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, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 12/31/12.

APR M O S.

XL Plus Pkg., Cruise Control, MyKey Sys., Pwr. Mirrors, Pwr. Equipment Group, 40/20/40 Cloth Seat, CD, XL Decor Group

PLUS

APR M O S.

PLUS

Pwr. Windows, PDL, Air, Advance Trac with Roll Stability Control, Remote Keyless Entry w/Keypad, MyFord, Convenience Group, CD, Auto. Headlamps, Reverse Sensing Sys.

2.5L I4 Engine, Rain Sensor Wipers, Pwr. Moonroof, Sony Sound Sys.,CD, Alum Wheels, Tilt, PW, PDL, Safety Pkg., Side Impact Air Bags, 1st & 2nd Air Curtains, AntiTheft Sys., Sirius Satellite Radio, Keyless Entry w/ Keypad, Message Center,

APR M O S.

PLUS

Auto., 3.5L V6, SYNC, Reverse Sensing Sys., CD, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, PW, PDL, 18”Alum. Wheels, Anti-Theft Perimeter Alarm, Sirius Satellite Radio,

STX, 3.7L V6, Auto., CD, 18” Alum. Wheels, Cloth Seat, Chrome Step Bar, Trailer Tow., 40/20/40 Split Seat, Air, Decor Pkg., Cruise, ABS, Pwr. Equipment Group

3.5L Engine, MyFord Display, PM, Auto. Climate,17” Steel Wheels, CD, Keyless Entry, MyKey, Cruise Control, PW,

24 Mos.

CALL NOW 823-8888 1-800-817-FORD Overlooking Mohegan Sun 577 East Main St., Plains

Just Minutes from Scranton or W-B *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, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. 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. “BUY FOR” prices are based on 72 month at $18.30 per month per $1000 financed with $2,500 down (cash or trade). *On a retail purchase financed through Ford Motor Credit Company. Photos of vehicles are for illustration purposes only. Coccia Ford-Lincoln is not responsible for any typographical errors. No Security Deposit Necessary. See dealer for details. Sale ends

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

PITTSTON TWP. $175,000

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

WILKES-BARRE $99,900 70 McLean Street

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KINGSTON

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

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

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.

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WEST PITTSTON

Brand new, remodeled, 1st floor, 1 bedroom. Coin-op laundry on premises. Extra storage in basement. $495 /month + heat & electric. Call 570-287-9631 or 570-417-4311

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

WILKES-BARRE

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AVOCA

MODERN OFFICE SPACE for lease, 2,800 sq. ft. ground floor, ADA compliant. Currently set up as medical suite, will renovate to suit tenant. Close to Rt. 81, parking for 50+ cars. 570-954-7950

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 *Available February 1st. showing by appointment only 570-472-1110

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Swoyersville. 1100 sq. ft. 2 station nail & beauty salon, fullY equipped, like new. 570-831-5715

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Glen Lyon. Unique opportunity at 61-63 East Main St. High Traffic Area. 570-881-0320

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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

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

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3 bedroom, 1 bath. New wood floors, porches, big kitchen with dishwasher, full attic, basement, lots of space! New gas furnace & new windows, small yard. Easy on street parking. Section 8 welcome. $625/month, plus utilities. Pets okay with additional rent. 570-798-7051 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

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$5,950

Now

03 HONDA CIVIC LX SDN Red, 82K

Now

$8,250

07 CHEVY HHR Navy, 35K, Was $10,500

$9,950

Now

06 HONDA ACCORD EXL SDN White, 74K, Was $12,950

Now

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05 HONDA PILOT EXL Black, 76K, Was $14,500

Now

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$6,950 $11,950

01 EX, 5 Spd, Silver, 119K

White, 86K

06 EX, Silver, 96K

09 CHEVY COBALT LS CPE 5 Speed, Silver, 65K

$9,750

Now

07 KIA OPTIMA LX SDN Silver, 38K, Was $10,950

Now

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10 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS SDN Red, 25K, Was $12,950

$12,500

White, 87K, Was $15,950

Silver, 14K

Now

$14,950

08 VW PASSAT 2.0T S/W

09 PONTIAC VIBE AWD

Black, 53K, Was $15,950

Silver, 26K, Was $15,900

Now

$15,250

2.9% for 60 mos

ACCORDS 07 ACCORD VP SDN Silver, 75K.........................NOW $11,950 08 ACCORD EXL SDN Green, 70K .....................NOW $14,950 10 ACCORD EX SDN Silver, 74K .........................NOW $15,750 10 ACCORD LX SDN Red, 30K...........................NOW $15,950 10 ACCORD EX SDN Burgandy, 19K ....................NOW $17,950 10 ACCORD EXL CPE Blue, 19K........................NOW $17,950

10 ACCORD EXL SDN Red, 41K .......................NOW $18,500

10 ACCORD EXL V6 SDN Silver, 18K ..............NOW $18,950 10 ACCORD EXL SDN Red, 28K .......................NOW $18,950 11 ACCORD EXL SDN Gray, 42K .......................NOW $18,950 10 ACCORD EXL SDN Black, 23K ......................NOW $19,500 11 ACCORD EXL SDN Navy, 20K.......................NOW $21,750 12 ACCORD EXL SDN Black, 11K ......................NOW $22,950

1.9% for 36 mos

2.9% for 60 mos

Red, 35K, Was $15,750

10 NISSAN SENTRA 2.0 SDN

$14,900

1.9% for 36 mos

CIVICS 07 CIVIC LX SDN White, 60K................................NOW $12,500 10 TOYOTA COROLLA S SEDAN 09 CIVIC LXS SDN White, 68K.............................NOW $12,950 Now $14,350 10 CIVIC EX SDN White, 69K................................NOW $13,950 09 CIVIC EX SDN Silver, 40K................................NOW $15,250 12 CIVIC LX CPE Silver, 16K.................................NOW $16,950

08 HONDA RIDGELINE RTS 4WD Now

‘S

Now

$15,500

1.9% for 36 mos

2.9% for 60 mos

ODYSSEY 10 ODYSSEY EX Slate, 24K.....................NOW $22,500

05 DODGE STRATUS CPE R/T

1.9% for 36 mos

2.9% for 60 mos

ELEMENT 4WD 09 ELEMENT EX Red, 53K ...................................NOW $16,500

Gray, 90K, Was $7,950

Now

$6,950

07 HONDA CIVIC LX SDN Blue, 83K

1.9% for 36 mos

2.9% for 60 mos

RIDGELINE 4WD 09 RIDGELINE RTL NAVI Black, 59K ..............NOW $24,750

Now

08 CHEVY IMPALA LT SEDAN White, 53K, Was $10,950

Now

1.9% for 36 mos

08 CHRYSLER SEBRING LX SDN

07 PILOT EXL Gray, 76K.........................................NOW $18,950 11 PILOT LX Gray, 48K............................................NOW $22,500 10 PILOT EXL Silver, 45K .......................................NOW $25,950 10 PILOT EXL DVD Silver, 39K ............................NOW $27,500 11 PILOT EXL Silver, 25K .......................................NOW $28,950 11 PILOT EXL Gray, 32K ........................................NOW $29,500 11 PILOT EXL Mocha, 14K ......................................NOW $29,950 11 PILOT EXL DVD Silver, 25K ............................NOW $28,950 12 PILOT TOURING NAVI/DVD White, 18K..NOW $37,500

10 10 10 10

CRV CRV CRV CRV

2.9% for 60 mos

CRV 4WD EX Black, 63K...............................................NOW $18,750 EX Navy, 38K ...............................................NOW $19,950 EXL Black, 26K............................................NOW $23,500 EXL-NAVI Sage, 30K ...............................NOW $23,500

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

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$10,750

Navy, 71K, Was $9,850

Now

$7,950

06 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4WD Green, 77K, Was $10,500

Now

$9,950

09 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS SDN Silver, 34K, Was $12,750

Now

$11,500

2.9% for 60 mos PILOT 4WD

1.9% for 36 mos

$9,950

07 CHRYSLER SEBRING TOURING

Blue, 14K, Was $12,950

Now

$12,500

11 TOYOTA COROLLA LE SEDAN

10 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GLS SDN Gray, 38K, Was $15,750

Now

08 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 4WD Red, 47K

Red, 23K, Was $14,950

Now

$14,500

$12,950

Now

$15,950

10 CHEVY MALIBU LT SDN

06 JEEP WRANGLER X 4X4

Black, 32K, Was $15,750

Black, Soft Top, 47K, Was $15,950

Now

$14,950

07 DODGE DAKOTA SXT 4X4 Club Cab, Black, 26K, Was $19,950

Now

$18,750

Now

$14,950

10 BMW 328Xi SEDAN Navy, 41K, Was $24,950

Now

$23,500

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