The Pittston Dispatch 04-14-2013

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The Wyoming Area Drama Club presents the final performance of “Seussical” in the High School auditorium today at 2 p.m. More photos, PAGE 30.

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It took a few seconds for the name to register, but when it did, I got excited.

So this was Joe Haganey.

I had heard about Joe Haganey (rhymes with agony) last spring.

Word of a 47-year-old playing on a college baseball team spreads fast. And here he was in person on the first day of my summer speech class. What a marvelous surprise.

First of all, you’d never take Joe for 47 (now 48) and he told me that became a running joke throughout the baseball season.

“Other coaches would come up and ask to meet this 47-year-old they heard about and our coach would say ‘Try to pick him out.’

They never could.”

And they couldn’t by his play, either. The team’s starting second baseman, Joe went through the entire season without an error.

None of this, of course, stopped his teammates from dubbing him “Uncle Joe,” and that was just fine with him.

On that first day of class Joe made one thing clear, he was scared to death. “I’ve shot darts

in front of thousands (more on that later) and played baseball in front of hundreds,” he said, “but I’m not so sure about this.”

He wasn’t alone. Surveys of people’s fears often rank giving a speech as number one. Dying usually comes in fifth or sixth.

Which means most people would rather die than give a speech.

Or as Jerry Seinfield puts it, “At a funeral, most people would rather be the person in the coffin than the person delivering the eulogy.” A eulogy is one thing I have my students do. The chances of any of them giving a formal speech in their lives are actually pretty slim. But, the chances of being at a funeral at which they are the perfect person to deliver the eulogy are, unfortunately, certain. So, it’s something we practice.

I always wish none of my students have lost someone dear, but if they have, speech class can be an opportunity to perhaps say the things they never got to at the funeral. No pun intended, but this opportunity was right in Joe Haganey’s strike zone.

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In his introductory speech, where the students talk about themselves, Joe explained that his dad owned a bar and he had grown up shooting darts.

It wasn’t unusual for him to practice darts for five hours in a row, or to throw a hundred straight bull’s eyes. By the time he graduated from high school, Joe was a good enough baseball player to be invited to try out for the Phillies, but he was also a good enough dart thrower to be invited to a tournament in Japan. He chose the latter, and wound up playing professional darts — who knew there was such a thing? — for the next ten years. And winning more than $100,000 along the way.

Joe said his dad was always his inspiration and when, upon returning from a dart trip in 2001, he was told his dad had died, it hit him hard.

His sister wanted him to deliver the eulogy but he couldn’t.

Instead, his sister wrote down something and read it herself at the service. Joe saw this speech assignment as a chance for

redemption. “I know my sister still has what she wrote,” he said, “and I’m going to get her to send it to me.”

On the day of Joe’s speech, he sat fidgeting with an envelope. “This it is,” he said. “But I haven’t even opened it.”

He didn’t open it until he stepped to the mic and then he just stared at the paper in front of him for several minutes. At last, he looked at me and said, “I can’t.”

“How about if I read it with you standing next to me?” I asked and Joe agreed. When I got to the end, the part that said “I love you, Dad,” I stopped. And Joe took over, saying those final words himself.

Later he told me he was saying every word in his head as I read them and that, while he could not read them himself, it did make him feel better.

He also told me that when he decided to go to college at 47 and then go out for baseball, he asked his late dad to send him a sign.

That evening at home he and his wife heard a noise. It was their

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GPS device, a Tom Tom, turning itself on even though they knew the battery was dead. The screen displayed “Turn right.” Seems to me that, except when he’s running around the bases, Joe Haganey always turns right.

I tell you this today, because last week I learned that Joe was selected to speak at the spring legislative breakfast at the college. He was going to get up Friday morning in front of state legislators, college trustees, administrators, teachers, and foundation board members, and talk about his experiences. I made it a point to be there and Joe Haganey, appropriately, knocked that speech out of the park.

Dart career long over, the factory where he once worked closed down, Joe enrolled in the community college two years ago. He hit the books the way he hit the diamond: with everything he had. And now he’s about to graduate as an electrician. He told me he already has a job interview this Tuesday. Feel free to call this column a letter of recommendation.

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Parents air concerns over school closing

Hearing held on closing of Kindergarten Center

Archietect Patrick Endler addresses the Pittston Area School Board as he testifies on the condition of the Pittston Area Kindergarten center.

By JOE HEALEY jhealey@psdispatch.com

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Primary Center and missing out on a year of rich activities, events, and “the little things that are so important.”

She also suggested bringing back the music program that was cut due to budgetary concerns.

Garzella said putting a playground at the Intermediate Center is an idea he’ll consider.

Parent Nicole Johnson of Pittston questioned the transition plans.

Janet Donovan, principal at the Intermediate Center, said new students are always given a tour of the building and are able to meet the new teachers. In summer, parents and children are invited in so they become comfortable with the new setting.

Lunch time for the kindergarteners was discussed.

“The children don’t have enough time to eat here, how are they going to have time to eat with the extra grades?” asked parent Meredith Sabarino.

Garzella said the administration will have to adjust the lunch schedules to accommodate everyone.

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It was a listening session.

The Pittston Area School Board gathered Wednesday night at the district’s Primary Center in Hughestown for a public hearing regarding the planned closure of the Benjamin Franklin Kindergarten Center.

Board members heard from the district architect, the superintendent and about 10 parents, who were all sworn in and gave official testimony.

The district has already sent notification to the state it is considering closure. Wednesday night’s public hearing is required under law. The district must wait 90 days “It’s kind of before any decision is like you’re reached, but taking a Pittston Area year of their S u p e r i n t e n dent Michael childhood Garzella indicated the away.” district will Angie Krieger of Pittston begin the tranRegarding some sition process Primary Center sooner. students only “If we wait getting one year until the 90th there day to make these arrangements, it’s going to be very, very difficult,” Garzella said. “In order for us to do the transition, we need to do that prior to 90 days.

One concern parents had was putting fifth-graders in with older students at the Middle School. “The differences between a 10 year old and a 14 year old are vast,” said Angie Krieger of Pittston.

Garzella pointed out one benefit for the move: fifth graders will now have access to science labs and teachers will be able to bring lab time into the curriculum.

Another issue was second graders missing a year at the Primary Center because of the transfer.

“It’s kind of like you’re taking a year of their childhood away,” Krieger said regarding the group of students only getting one year at the

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Chasity Krakosky opened Lolliposh last October in Exeter.

Fourth consignment shop opens along one-mile stretch of Wyoming Avenue

By JACK SMILES jsmiles@psdispatch.com

The ribbon was cut on Cliché on Saturday, April 6.

From left, John and JoAnne Rygiel, landlords; Mayor Bob Boyer, Wyoming; Kristen Favata, owner; PA State Rep. Phyllis Mundy; Diane Smiles, Wyoming councilwoman and Kristen’s husband, Dave Favata.

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hen Kristen Favata cut the ribbon in front of her shop Cliché at 100 Wyoming Avenue in the former Rygiel Photography Studio, she officially opened the fourth consignment shop along a one-mile stretch of Wyoming Avenue in Wyoming/ Exeter.

Too many?

Not according to Favata or her friend Chastity Krakosky, whose shop Lolliposh has been opened just north of Cliché on the Ave at 1841 in Exeter since last October.

Krakosy said consignment shops feed off each other. “If we don’t have certain items that our shoppers are looking for and need immediately, we’ll always point them towards some of the other local consignment stores that we think might have what they’re looking for.”

Favata said consignment shoppers like it when when shops are clustered, so they can browse them all on the same day.

The Rygiel storefront fit Favata’s needs. “I loved the lay out and it was ready to go. I heard good things about the Rygiels. Perfect location, with high volume traffic.

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Favata describes her stock as clothes and accessories, such as women’s purses and shoes, for ages 16 to 55.

Favata said consignment shops support local people. Local people both consign items for sale and buy them. Favata also has small vendor displays of local artists including Angela Welby’s handmade beaded wine glasses, Nicole Ciali’s handmade jewelry, Mary Price’s handmade soap.

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Greater Pittston Ambulance welcomes LUCAS

Device assists medics by performing chest compressions automatically

By JOE HEALEY jhealey@psdispatch.com Meet LUCAS. He’ll soon be riding along on all Greater Pittston Ambulance Association calls and he may save your life.

Michael Lombardo, a member of the ambulance crew, explained the association received several cardiac arrest calls on Easter Sunday and were assisted by Geisinger’s medic unit.

That unit is one of only a few in the area that use the LUCAS Chest Compression System, a state-ofthe-art automatic CPR unit.

The principle is simple: the device delivers even, uninterrupted

chest compressions while medics are free to attend to the patient’s other needs.

Such chest compressions, when performed by a human, become tiresome after 1-2 minutes.

“This is state-of-the art equipment, and probably the biggest technological advance in pre-hospital care in decades,” Lombardo said. “When I saw that, I knew we needed those aboard our ambulances.” Lombardo said the device is simply strapped to the chest of the patient and it does all the work.

“Our people were so impressed with the results that we decided that we have no choice but to invest in this equipment,” Lombardo said. “We owe it to our people to

give them the greatest chance at survival, and this equipment does just that. The statistics in terms of survivability with the use of these devices are amazing.”

There are very few EMS units in the area that use these devices.

The cost for both units is $26,600. Lombardo said he hopes local businesses can help defray the cost. “How can you even put a price on something like this?” he asked. “We would be greatly increasing the odds of survivability for our patients.”

Lombardo said individuals or businesses willing to help the association purchase the devices are urged to call headquarters at 6541202.

Council appoints Angela Rose Sperazza as Hughestown Borough’s new solicitor Hughestown Borough Council has appointed Angela Rose Sperrazza as the new borough solicitor, replacing Mirium DeLia. Council thanked Delia for her support and wished her much success in her new area of employment.

Jerry Lynch is temporarily taking over the duties of street commissioner Moon Copp, who he is on leave.

Clean up of borough roads is progressing with more work to be done on Rock, Center and Laurel Streets.

The area around the monument on Center Street has been groomed.

Borough residents are reminded that three bags is the limit for the upcoming grass pick up, and that

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Opening day for the girls softball league play is set for May 4 at Robert Yaple Memorial Park.

In other business, Council is waiting for official notice of the Mohegan Sun grant that will enable the borough to purchase two new police cruisers.

Councilman Phil Falvo reported three activated fire alarms, one aircraft incident, four cancelled en-route, two EMS calls, two motor vehicle accidents, two structure fires.

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Crews tear down St. Mary’s convent St. Mary’s convent in Avoca was razed on Monday, April 8.

Built in 1923, it was home to hundreds of sisters from the Immaculate Heart of Mary order.

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lot is planned for the lot, with room for 30 to 50 cars.

Stell Enterprises is doing the demolition which should be complete in about a week.

The Rev. Phillip Sladicka, pastor of Our Lady of the

Apostles Parish, said the building hasn’t seen any major use in about eight years. The four-story building had more than 20 small bedrooms, a loft, chapel and several living and community rooms.

St. Mary’s convent in Avoca, home to hundreds of sisters from the Immaculate Heart of Mary order since 1923, has been razed. The former St. Mary’s School is in the background.

Construction vehicles work to remove the debris after demolition of the St. Mary’s convent in Avoca.

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The front steps are all that remain of the former St. Mary’s convent in Avoca, which has been razed. A church parking lot is planned for the lot.

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Baron a student honoree at U. of Pittsburgh ing. Melendez-Trinidad studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field training exercises.

She is a 2012 graduate of Wyoming Area High School.

Jenna Baron, daughter of John and Chris Miele Baron, of Laflin was a Student Honoree at the 37th Annual Honors Convocation at the University of Pittsburgh.

She was recognized for having been awarded the African Nationality Room Scholarship for study abroad.

Baron spent the summer of 2012 studying in Kenya and Tanzania.

She will graduate on April 28 with a B.A Degree in Anthropology and Certificates in African Studies and Global Studies. She is 2009 honor graduate from James M. Coughlin High School.

Baron is shown here with Chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg at the Celebration of Honorees reception in the Cathedral of Learning.

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Travels to Turkey Christopher Donnelly, Scranton Prep Graduate from West Pittston and a sophomore at Colgate University, traveled to Turkey during Spring Break as part of an interfaith study group.

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Those are the three words Dupont residents Colleen and Joe Frushon use to describe the outpouring of support their family has received from the Greater Pittston community since their 10-yearold son, Joey, was diagnosed with bone cancer on March 20.

Friends of the Frushon family are hoping that support will continue with a large turnout for The Frushon family is pictured, clockwise from front, Joey, his twin sister, Julie, mother Colleen, and father Joe. Joey was diagnosed with a form of bone cancer and friends are holding a pasta dinner fundraiser in his honor.

the pasta dinner fundraiser they have planned in Joey’s honor next weekend.

Spearheaded by Amy Brody, of Avoca, Joey’s diagnosis really hit close to home for the Brody family since it lost Amy’s father to pancreatic cancer in December.

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North Main grotto could use some TLC

By JACK SMILES jsmiles@psdispatch.com

In a grotto tucked between an abandoned building at 79 N. Main St. and an empty storefront at 73 N. Main St., the Blessed Virgin Mary has stood serenely in an oasis of green in Pittston for almost three decades.

Now the grotto and statue, erected in 1988 by Josephine Sauter and her husband Jerry, are in need of repairs.

Inspired by a trip to Lourdes, France, Josephine and Jerry, who has since passed a w a y , bought the narrow lot just for a grotto.

The grotto and statue have been vandalized and damaged by water that, Sauter believes, seeped from the adjacent abandoned building.

About 10 years ago, Josephine raised some money for repair to the grotto and now she is asking for help once again.

The statue needs refurbishing and Sauter would also like to install new red pavers and benches.

She is asking for donations of $100 for pavers engraved as per donors’ requests and $500 for benches marked with donors’ names.

Sauter said a man, who does not want to be named just yet, has volunteered to do the work for free, if she can raise the money.

Sauter already has 10 people who have agreed to donate just

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The Sauters bought the lot for the grotto back in the 1980s.

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Pittston Area Superintendant Michael Garzella flanked by Atty.

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SCHOOL

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is prepared for a rise in enrollment.

“I know the block I live on there’s a lot children that would be going into kindergarten soon,” she said. “What’s the capacity?”

Current occupancy for the Primary Center is 600, and would be 525 if the change is implemented.

The Intermediate Center is able to house 900 students and would have 746 students if the changes are made. The Middle School is able to house 1,251 and it has 743 students now. By adding fifth grade, they would add 274, bringing the schools’ total to about 1,000.

The current plan would be to close the Kindergarten Center and relocate the kindergarten students to the Primary Center in Hughestown, which would then become the home to kindergarten and first grade. The second graders would move to the Intermediate Center, which would then house second, third and fourth grades. The fifth graders would move to the adjoining Middle School, which would then handle fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade. Grades five and six would be housed on the first floor

of the Middle School and Grades seven and eight would be housed on the second floor.

Ninth through twelfth grades would still be housed at the high school in Yatesville “It’s somewhat disruptive to not only one but three grade levels, but it made the most sense to me,” Garzella said.

Patrick Endler, an architect with Borton Lawson in Wilkes-Barre, the district’s architectural firm, discussed the Kindergarten Center’s shortfalls.

Outside problems include an outdated playground; the mulch area needs work; there is not an adequate storage space for things like lawn mowers and plow plows; the adjacent athletic field is lacking fencing and proper lighting; and there is damage to some concrete sidewalks and curbs.

From a construction standpoint, the shingle roof is near the end of its useful life, the kitchen equipment is outdated and the carpeting needs to be replaced and the “likely asbestos tile” underneath needs to be removed. Also, upgrades are needed in ceilings, furniture, security, doors and entrances, painting, and the building needs improvements to comply with the Ameri-

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Dr. Janet Donovan, principal of the Pittston Area Intermediate Center, answers questions raised by parent Nicole Johnson(left) while parent Casey Wetzel waits to testify during a public hearing.

cans with Disabilities Act, especially the restrooms.

Endler noted meals are not prepared on site and the asbestos tiles are not posing any danger in their current form.

The HVAC and plumbing has issues. Endler said the boiler and the individual classroom air conditioning units are functioning, but they are at the end of their useful life.

“It’s hard for the maintenance team to keep up and get the parts that are needed to keep those in working order,” Endler said. He said the temperature controls, water heating and water main may need to be upgraded.

The security system is not the same in the kindergarten center as other district buildings. Telephones See, SCHOOL, Page 23

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Art student participating in the upcoming art show are, from left, Devon Dante , Brittany Myers, Julia Shandra, Claudia Shandra, Karlee Patton, Mariah Mattioli, Allison Kizer, Maria Capitano and Paul Butler.

The Pittston Area High School Art Department will present its annual art exhibit opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 19 in the high school lobby.

The exhibit will be on display until the end of May. The work shown in the exhibit will include landscape and seascape watercolor paintings by freshman art classes; self-portraits and still-life drawings by the elective art classes; and tote bags painted with reproductions of famous paintings also created by the elective art classes.

Several upperclassmen will also feature work. The work displayed will include projects from the industrial arts department.

The opening reception will offer refreshments and entertainment as well as the opportunity to meet the artists.

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It’s time for Ben to go At a public hearing Wednesday night at the PA Primary Center in Hughestown on the planned closure of the Benjamin Franklin Kindergarten Center in Dupont, some parents testified that they are concerned about how the closure will cause a trickle up effect for other grades.

The plan would close the Kindergarten Center and move the kindergarten students to the Primary Center in Hughestown with the first grade, which would in turn bump the second graders, now at the Primary Center, to the Intermediate Center with the third and fourth grades, a move which would then bump the fifth graders to the adjoining Middle School with the sixth, seventh and eighth grades.

Therein lies the rub for some parents who are concerned about fifth graders mingling with older students at the Middle School. As one parent put it, “The differences between a 10-year-old and a 14-year-old are vast.”

Maybe, but we would ask the worried PA parents to consider Wyoming Area where 7th through 12th graders are in the same building, an even scarier proposition, we believe, than fifth graders mixing with eight graders.

Every school year parents of Wyoming Area incoming seventh graders worry about their sons and daughters going to school with 17- and 18-year-olds.

But once the WA seventh grade parents get an orientation and tour of the school, in almost all cases, the parents’ concerns are allayed.

Pittston Area does the same thing for children entering new schools and their parents.

What makes the plan work is there is plenty of room at the top. The Middle School population is 500 under capacity.

What makes the plan necessary is the condition of the kindergarten center building. (See story on page 3 for details.)

Patrick Endler, an architect with Borton Lawson in Wilkes-Barre, the district’s architectural firm, said a full renovation of the school would cost the district, which is already trying to address a $2 million shortfall, $4.2 million to $5.8 million.

As a fifth grader might say, “Closing the kindergarten center is a no-brainer.”

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Finding common ground in their love of the Philadelphia Phillies are state Senator John Yudichak, left, and Kyle Magda, of Dupont. Magda met with Yudichak in his office in the state capitol during the annual college Lobby Day Tuesday. Magda, a journalsim major, was part of a contingent from Luzerne County Community College who visited with legislators from the college’s service area to extoll the value of community colleges.

The Dispatch welcomes submissions to the Your Space section. Drop off or mail to The Sunday Dispatch, 109 New St., Pittston, PA, 18640 or email to sd@pdispatch.com.

YOUR OPINION

Prayer is a powerful strength We live our lives day by day Wondering what will meet us along the way Everything changes on a daily basis but Prayer is a powerful strength You meet different people, you offer them your love, You offer them scripture from the Lord above.

You be a Good Samaritan You honor your friends You read a Bible that never ends.

You overcome your anger You overcome your fears.

Because Prayer is a powerful strength.

You pray for employment You pray for peace of mind You collect any religious articles you may find You find that the Lord’s teachings are true Because the Lord’s light comes right out of you You can accomplish so many Things every single day If you remember to constantly pray The Lord will help you at any great length Because Prayer is a powerful strength.

Michael English Pittston Township

Appreciates editor’s remarks at breakfast A note of gratitude is extended to Edward Ackerman of the Sunday Dispatch who did a magnificent job as our annual principal speaker at the Corpus Christi Holy Name Father/Son Communion breakfast last Sunday in the Immaculate Conception Church hall.

It was truly a pleasure to hear him speak. His down to earth nature and sense of humor were quite appealing to the generations of fathers, sons and grandsons gathered for this annual tradition. This

was the 28th time this tradition was celebrated in the parish.

Rest assured as long as Mr. Ackerman continues to write for the Dispatch, the traditions and the rich heritage of the Greater Pittston region will live long in his writings.

Thanks for being one of us, Ed. Jerry Yakobitis President, Corpus Christie Holy Name Society

Kristy DeRome was three months old when she was diagnosed with thalassemia, a rare blood disorder. The news was devastating to her parents, Furry To learn more and Mary DeRome, about this disease of Hughestown. The or to sponsor doctors told them not Kristy DeRome to expect their baby to visit http://www. live past her teens. cooleysanemia.

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DeRome has been fighting the The Care Walk is schedeffects of thalassemia for 35 years. uled for 10 a.m. on Sunday, She goes to The Children’s HosMay 5 at Robert Yaple Park pital Of Philadelphia for regular in Hughestown. Refreshments blood transfusions. The blood and snacks will be available. transfusions, as they do for all paGift baskets raffles are part of tients, build up an iron overload in the event. To sponsor a team her vital organs and she has to be or donate gift certificates, food hooked up to an infusion pump 12 or raffle baskets, call Kristy at hours a night to remove the iron.

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I love books. I’ve adored reading since I was able to string sentences together. I used to walk daily to the very library where I am now

enjoy reading and I blame my husband for this. The only book I’ve ever seen him read was the owner’s manual to his car because he couldn’t open the trunk.

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And don’t pick up their socks and dirty underwear. And leave their ice cream encrusted bowls in the sink. All negative attributes come from him.

That’s the way it’s written in my head.

Additionally, I worry about their spelling skills.

Or lack thereof. Spellcheck has caused the ruination of an entire generation of electronically-charged children.

They are literacy-bankrupt. We’ve created a village of idiots and my boys may very well be the mayor and Indian Chief of that village.

Last night at dinner, my younger son was talking about a boy whom his brother doesn’t care for and was ruminating about a G-rated word

My boys don’t even pretend to enjoy reading and I blame my husband for this. The only book I’ve ever seen him read was the owner’s manual to his car because he couldn’t open the trunk.

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to describe him. He said to Patrick: “I don’t like that kid he’s a t-o-ll. It took a second, but we figured out the word and misspelling and sadly, laughed uproariously. Is it possible he can’t even spell nasty words? So, if Nicholas calls you a toll…he really means you are a … you know.

Later, my younger son asked if I knew where Cambodia was located. He didn’t believe it was actually in Asia, which was incredulous to me. It gets worse. He was trying to prove me wrong and attempted to investigate. He had no luck. And do you know why? Because he spelled Cambodia: KAMBODIA.

Do you understand the genesis of my cavernous frown line now?

This child will spend the most minimum effort on anything having to do with reading and studying, but I’ve seen him eat a onepound bag of Starburst with his eyes closed and guess which flavor is in his mouth. Score if he gets them all correct. I asked him why he wasn’t working on his research paper but had time to plow through a bag of sugar squares and his response was, “I’m testing my flavor skill.” That talent will make him popular at the juvenile facility, I guess..

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Did I give him the skills he needs to succeed on his own? He knows how to do his own laundry, sew a button and iron. He can cook an egg and he does dishes. But is that enough? I worry every day that he will make huge, epic mistakes come September. It literally keeps me awake at night. I had a dream last week that he and his friends stole my car and spent the night “huffing.” (Google that). When I awoke, I was so upset, I texted him at school (I know, Mr. Quaglia, a huge no-no). His response was not to reassure me that this would never enter his mind. His response was, “Oh, Mom. No one huffs anymore!” I didn’t feel better.

The boy can have a brilliant future; through my cup half-full kaleidoscope, it all appears bright and assured. I shouldn’t worry, should I? He’ll be fine. Tell me he’ll be fine.

And yet, not 20 minutes ago, he called me into the kitchen to show me what he learned at school today. I was so excited. Maybe a chemistry experiment? Biology?

Anything pre-med-related?

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No. I did not. What I do want to see is the DNA test. Just to be sure.

I’m worried about the Hecksters.

days he was home, but by Saturday he was asking for pizza,” Colleen Tyler, who is Joey’s classmate at Frushon said.

Following a three to four week Pittston Area.

“Tyler’s first words to me were rest, Joey will return to Janet Weis ‘Mom, if he needs a bone marrow this month to receive two more transplant can I get tested?’” said rounds of chemotherapy.

Once the tuAmy Brody, who mor is diminis spearheading the Family and friends of the Frushons will have a pasta ished, doctors pasta dinner. will remove it Thankfully, Joey dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. and insert an will not need Ty- on Saturday, April 20 at the First United Methodist expandable ler’s marrow.

Church, 408 Wyoming Ave., rod which will Joey’s bone canWest Pittston. Takeouts grow with him cer, osteocarcinowill be available beginning and support ma, is localized to at 3:30 p.m. Tickets, which a tumor behind his will be available at the door, his leg due to left knee and has not are $8 for adults and $5 for the bone being so thin. Upon spread to any other children 12 and under. The the completion part of his body. menu includes pasta, salad, of the surgery, While the Frushons bread and desserts. There Joey will reare grateful for this will also be basket raffles. ceive more chenews, Joey has a Monetary and basket donalong pathway to re- tions can be made by calling motherapy.

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Following a four-day hospital Wildcats football team, Avoca Basstay at Janet Weis Children’s Hos- ketball League and karate lessons pital in Danville from March 25-28 next year.

Joey is the grandson of Wilford where he received an aggressive chemotherapy treatment, Joey re- and Helen Howell, of West Pittston turned home in good spirits and and Joseph and Diane Frushon, of Hughestown. with a good appetite.

He also has a twin sister, Julie.

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and data systems is different. The emergency backup is different and electric service is at capacity. And the lighting is not energy efficient.

“The building is solid,” Endler said. “It has good bones, but it’s getting tired.”

The center was built in 1963 and received a major renovation and addition in 1991. “There have not been any significant repairs to the building since that time.

Several parents voice concern over the asbestos in the floor. Endler said it was not a danger.

“The asbestos is not hazardous whatsoever in its current state,” Endler said. “It is encapsulated in the tile. It becomes a problem if it is scraped or removed or torn up.”

He outlined two costs to keep the building open.

Within the next year or two, the roof, carpeting, HVAC, electrical system and fire alarm system all need to be upgraded at a cost of $1 million to $1.5 million.

A full renovation of the school would cost $4.2 million to $5.8 million, with a possibility of 10 to 30 percent reimbursements from the state. But Endler said such reimbursement is not guaranteed during the state budget crunch.

Garzella said layoffs or furloughs

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are unlikely because of the move.

“We’re still going to be educating the same amount of children so I don’t see a change in the teaching staff,” he said. He said some planned retirements in the district could absorb the other staff members at the Kindergarten Center.

Residents also expressed concerns about safety and transportation.

Garzella said he could see adding an additional security officer at the Middle School, which will be adding a grade. He said the district’s bus routes will also have to be reevaluated.

Board President Charles Sciandra suggested looking at the benefits of the move.

“We’re facing a $2 million shortfall and there’s a lot of passion here regarding the closing of the Kindergarten Center,” Sciandra said. “But we should look at what additional benefits are they going to get.”

He said benefits include added security, additional technology and a full-time principal and guidance counselor.

Primary Center and Kindergarten Center principal Teresa McAndrew said change is difficult to accept, but reassured parents that any changes made would not harm students.

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Organist David Tighe plays a hymn during the Divine Mercy Sunday Mass.

The faithful fill the pews of St. Maria Goretti Church for Diving Mercy Sunday.

Celebrating Divine Mercy

T

he Seventh Annual Celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday was held Sunday, April 7, at St. Maria’s Goretti Church, Laflin Road, Laflin.

The celebration was moved from the traditional Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary because the congregation has been growing.

Cathy Mack, Cennacle Leader of the Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy, coordinated of the feast, the theme of which centered on the celebration of the 75th anniversary of St. Faustina’s entering into Eternal Life. Prior to the service, remarks and excerpts from the Diary of St. Faustina were given by Mack.

The itinerary included: Sacrament of Reconciliation with five priests; Veneration of the Image followed by the Holy Sacrifice of Mass; Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Chaplet of the Divine Mercy in song, individual blessing of the First Class Relic of St. Faustina.

Altar servers process for Divine Mercy Sunday Mass.

The faithful attend Divine Mercy Sunday Mass at St. Maria Goretti Church in Laflin.

Jean Paglianite reads from the Book of Revelation.

Overall scene at St. Maria Goretti Church.

Rev. Richard Cirba says the homily.

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Rev. Richard Cirba incenses the Divine Mercy image of Jesus at the beginning of Mass.

Knights of Columbus President John F Kennedy Council 372 Commander Joseph Petro leads the Divine Mercy Sunday procession.

Elaine Fisher reads from the Acts of the Apostles.

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A statue of St. Joseph and Jesus at St. Maria Goretti Church.

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EVENTS, MEETINGS, BRIEFS

St. Joseph Marello Parish spring raffle today Dupont Sportsmen, Exeter Lions, PACC, Sons of Legion all meet today The Altar and Rosary Society of St. Joseph Marello Parish, William Street, will hold its first spring raffle (formerly penny auction) today, April 14 in the parish center. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and raffle begins at 2 p.m. Admission can be obtained at the door for $1. There will be refreshments and door prizes.

DUPONT SPORTMEN’S CLUB Elm St. Sportsmen’s Club will meet at 7 p.m. today April 14 at the Polish American Citizens Club, Dupont. John Lizak will preside.

EXETER LIONS NECROLOGY SERVICE The Exeter Lions will hold a Necrology Service, to honor deceased members of the Exeter Lions Club at 9 a.m. today, April 14 at St. Cecilia’s Church (St. Barbara’s Parish) , Exeter. Family members and friends of deceased members are invited to gather with the Lions to memorialize those who have passed.

POLISH AMERICAN CLUB TO MEET The Polish American Citizens Club of Elm Street Dupont, will meet at noon today, April 14 at the club home. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.

SAL TO MEET The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 585, Duryea will have its monthly meeting at 3 p.m. today, April 14 at the Post Home.

Plans will be finalized for Chicken BBQ and Memorial Day Events.

JLW MOUNTAIN LAUREL LIONS CLUB BREAKFAST The JLW Mountain Laurel Lions Club is hosting an all you can eat breakfast buffet from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, April 14 at the West Wyoming Fire Dept. banquet room on Shoemaker Avenue.

The buffet will consist of scrambled eggs, sausage, ham, pancakes, potatoes, coffee, tea, juice and muffins. Proceeds from the event will be donated back to the community.

Tickets are available $7 adults and $5 for children at the door or in advance.

For information, call Karen at 885-1650.

HUGHESTOWN LIONS The Hughestown Lions Club will meet Monday, April 15 at 7

p.m. at the Hughestown Hose Company. President Steve Golya will preside. All members are urged to attend. Anyone wishing to become a member can contact Steve Golya at 655-4552 or any member of the club. Meetings are held the first and third Monday of each month.

CRIME WATCH MEETING Former Pittston mayor Mike Lombardo will speak at the the Avoca Neighborhood Crime Watch meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16 at the Avoca Town Hall.

Lombardo, who is instrumental in Pittston’s comeback, will talk about revitalization and code enforcement to reduce blight. New members as well as Duryea and Dupont Crime Watch members are welcome to attend to hear Lombardo.

For more information, call Jim at 457-8446 or Gene at 313-3079.

WEST PITTSTON WOMEN’S CLUB The West Pittston Women’s Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16 at the West Pittston Methodist Church. The program will be the cancelled March meeting program, so check books for all information. Chairperson is Joan Pribula and committee members are Beverly Williams, Alberta Pastva, Connie Butler and Alberta Phelps. Reservations for the May spring luncheon to be held at the Irem Country Club at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21 may be made at this meeting. Reservations may be made by calling Sue at 655-2180 or Doris at 6547752.

MEET THE CANDIDATE Qiana Murphy Lehman, candidate for Magisterial District Judge for the 11-1-04 district encompassing Pittston, Hughestown, Dupont, Duryea, Avoca, Pittston Twp., Jenkins Twp. and Yatesville, will host a Meet and Greet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16 at the Knights of Columbus in Pittston. The will be free pizza, beer and soda and a chance to meet and speak with the candidate.

BLOOMS AND BUBBLES RED HATS SOCIETY Blooms and Bubbles, the Greater Pittston Chapter of the Red Hats Society, will meet Wednesday, April 17, at 12:30 p.m. at Fox Hill Country Club in Exeter. It will be

the group’s great pleasure to honor their beloved sister, Josephine Lazzari, who on April 27 will celebrate her 100th birthday. All members are urged to attend. Queen Barbara Insalaco will preside.

SALVATION ARMY SPAGHETTI DINNER The West Pittston Salvation Army, 214 Luzerne Avenue is holding a spaghetti supper on Wednesday, April 17 at 5 p.m. Cost is $7.

Tickets can be obtained from youth members or by calling 655-5947.

Proceeds support all youth programs.

JT CLASS OF ‘51 LUNCH BUNCH The Jenkins Township Class of ‘51 Lunch Bunch will meet at Cafe Italia, River Road, Port Blanchard on Thursday, April 18, at noon. All classmates are invited as well as their spouses.

ST JOSEPH’S SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB St. Joseph’s Senior Social Club will meet at p.m. on Thursday April 18 in Mt. Carmel’s Center on William St. in Pittston.

Servers for this meeting are, Felicia and Sam Bellanco and Pat and Mike Boncheck. A Tasters Party is planned in May with Marion Licata serving as chairperson.

Members are reminded to bring canned and non-perishable items for the food pantry.

For more information, call Theresa 654-2967.

ITALIAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION The April, Dinner Meeting of the Italian American Association of Luzerne County is Thursday April 18 at Genetti’s Hotel and Convention Center. Arrival time is 6 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m..

Price is $25 per person. Music for dancing by Danny Argo & Friends with dancing to 10:15 p.m.. Reservation deadline is Friday, April 12.

For reservations and membership information, call Judy Deice at 654-7600 or Louise Castellani at 654-6454. President James Deice will preside.

SPRING CLEANUP IN WYOMING Wyoming Borough Mayor Robert Boyer and Council announce that April is Spring Clean Up

Month in Wyoming.

Curbside yard waste collection has begun with the next scheduled collection date set for April 19.

Yard waste is collected the first and third Friday of the month through November.

The West Wyoming Compost Yard will be open to Wyoming residents through the season from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and regular business hours during the week.

SPRING FLING The Library Spring Fling scheduled for Saturday, April 20. from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Susquehanna Brewery Company will benefit the Pittston Memorial Library and the Pittston Area Key Club Scholarship Fund. The event is jointly sponored by the Friends of the Pittston Memorial Library and the Pittston Kiwanis Club.

The evening will consist of a variety of baskets, food, beverages, and entertaiment. It is an adult only evening.

Ticket are $15.00 per person and may be obtained by calling Jessica Booth at 570-947-5457, Ron Faust at 570-814-7157 or Eileen Burns at the Pittston Library at 654-9523.

PASTA DINNER TO BENEFIT JOE FRUSHON A pasta dinner to benefit Joe Frushon, a 10-year-old recently diagnosed with osteosarcoma, will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on April 20 at the First United Methodist Church, West Pittston.

Tickets prices are $8 for adults and $5 for children age 12 and under. Takeout will be available from 3:30 p.m.

There will also be raffle baskets and a 50/50 drawing.

Monetary donations can be made payable to Kickin it for Joe and mailed to Cross Valley Credit Union, 640 Baltimore Dr., Wilkes Barre PA 18702.

For more information, call Mary Lyons at 457-2222.

ROAST CHICKEN DINNER A roast chicken dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 at the United Methodist Church Pittston (corner Broad and Church streets). Takeouts begin at 4:30 p.m.

The menu includes a half roast chicken, family style mashed po-

taotes, gravy, green beans, pepper hash, cranberry sauce, dessert and beverage.

Cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children under 10 years of age.

For tickets, call 603-1915.

PITTSTON AREA CLASS OF ‘83 The planning committee for Pittston Area Class of ‘83 is in the process of planning a 30th reunion.

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Church that meets in Moosic warehouse to celebrate 20th year Hope Church, 4951 Birney Ave. (Cee Kay Plaza), Moosic will mark its 20th year on Sunday, April 21. H Hope is one of 1700 churches and missions of the Presbyterian Church in America. The denomination was founded in 1973.

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Riexinger had been the minister of an independent Reformed Baptist congregation and Wallover was a Presbyterian Church USA pastor.

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Phyllis Hopkins is flanked by drummer Julio Caprari and bassist Nolan Ayers.

Phyllis Hopkins Trio playing Knights for ambulance benefit The Pittston Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a night of music and food to benefit the Pittston Ambulance Association from 9 p.m. to midnight on Friday, April 19 with the Phyllis Hopkins Trio.

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The K of C home is on Main Street, Pittston.

Pastor Steve has served on the staff of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at Ursinus, Haverford, Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore colleges as well as West Chester University. He and his wife, Cheryl, have three grown children and two grandchildren.

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Atty. William Burke served as toastmaster for the event. Msgr. John Sempa, pastor, welcomed the gathering and breakfast chairman Jerry Yakobitis offered remarks. The women of the parish prepared and served the meal.

Jakob Switzer, 11, left, and Charlie Alfano, 10, both of West Pittston, join in saying the Pledge of Allegiance during the Corpus Christi Parish Father-Son communion breakfast Sunday morning in West Pittston.

Msgr. John Sempa razzes principal speaker and Sunday Dispatch editor Ed Ackerman during the communion breakfast.

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Tom Salvaggio, left, and his grandson Christian Shubzda, 12, both of Plains Township.

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Toastmaster William F. Burke, son of Luzerne County President Judge Thomas Burke, offers remarks.

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Fathers, sons break bread at Corpus Christi

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15th anniversary ‘Ashby Game’ Tuesday MVP of PA-WA game will get trophy from former Major Leaguer

By JACK SMILES jsmiles@psdispatch.com

PREVIOUS ASHBY WINNERS 1998 WA Shane Beatty 1999 PA George LoPresto 2000 WA Mike Gerney 2001 PA Blake Barbini 2002 WA Rich Overman 2003 WA Rob Licata 2004 WA Ryan Overman 2005 PA Joe Hines 2006 WA Kyle Shymanski 2007 PA George Dructor 2008 PA Kevin Daley 2009 PA Joe Dorbad 2010 WA Anthony Bellino 2011 PA Ron Musto 2012 WA Dylan Maloney

Dylan Maloney, with the Ashby Trophy, and Andy Ashby after last year’s game.

The series began in 1998 with a sub plot. The game was at Wyoming Area and it was the Warriors’ first home game since the previous May when a massive fire that destroyed the Diversified Records building also destroyed the left field fence and tore up the left field turf. WA had played 23 consecutive away games.

Wyoming Area won its homecoming game, 8-2, and left fielder Shane Beatty won the MVP with three hits, including a pair with two outs to spark Warrior rallies.

Ashby’s father-in-law, then State Rep. Tom Tigue, and Ashby’s wife, Tracy, presented the trophy.

The second game in 1999 at Pittston Area was a non-league game and one of the most exciting in the series. PA won, 2-1, as the teams combined for only four hits, one a long game-winning home run

by Ashby winner George LoPresto.

Jim Salitis, of PA, and Mike Gerney, of WA, both pitched 2-hitters.

Game three in 2000 was also a non-league contest at West Pittston.

Mike Gerney was back, this time

as a batter. He won the MVP, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and two runs in a 12-7 WA win. After the game Gerney said, “It’s been a goal of mine to win this since I said good bye to Andy when he left for spring training.”

In 2001, Blake Barbini won the Ashby, pitching a complete game in a 9-4 PA win. “Andy is a nice guy,” Barbini said at the time. “We threw together in the gym last winter. He helped me with my mechanics, but even more mentally. My downside was getting emotional when things

went wrong. Andy said if I walk a couple guys, forget it and focus on the batter. That’s what I’ve been trying to do.”

In 2002, WA’s Rich Overman won the Ashby in a 4-2 WA win.

Overman entered in relief, got out of a jam and pitched 2 1/3 innings, giving up no runs with one strikeout and got the save.

In 2003, a bases-loaded walk with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning forced in the winning run in a 4-3 WA win. Winning pitcher Rob Licata went the distance in 40-degree weather, allowing two earned runs while striking out eight to win the Ashby.

In 2004, Ashby personally presented the award for the first time and saw a brother act as pitcher Ryan Overman won the MVP two years after his brother Rich in an 8-4 WA win - probably the biggest upset of the series. PA was on an 8-game winning streak.

2005, PA pitcher Joe Hines pitched a complete game with four strikeouts in a 6-2 win and carried See ASHBY, page 35

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On a field named for a Hall of Famer and spiced with a trophy named for a Major Leaguer who pitched in a World Series, the first pitch of the 15th Anniversary Andy Ashby Trophy Game gets thrown at 4:15 Tuesday.

After the game, Andy Ashby will selected the 16th winner of the Andy Ashby MVP Trophy.

Ashby inaugurated the trophy in 1998 after then WA coach Ron Musto suggested the WA-PA baseball; game should have an MVP trophy akin to the annual Carmella Falcone The series began f o o t b a l l game MVP in 1998. Wyotrophy. ming Area won Within its homecoming a couple game, 8-2, and the left fielder Shane years, Beatty won the “ A s h b y MVP with three Game” behits, including came the a pair with two marquee outs to spark event of loWarrior rallies. cal spring sports calendar as the game was embraced by the schools, the athletic directors, the coaches, the parents, the fans, Ashby and his family and, especially, the players.

The game took on such significance that in the three seasons where Pittston Area and Wyoming Area were not scheduled to play each other due to conference realignments, the schools and the programs agreed to play a specially scheduled non-league game on a Saturday during the season. Pennant race or not, the coaches threw their best available pitchers and went all out to win.

Adding to the game’s luster, three times it was played on the very field where Ashby had won 11 games for the Red Barons in 1991 as sponsors came forward to rent PNC Field.

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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

Lady Patriots break through to winning side Freshman pitcher Taylor Baloga leads team to 6-5 win over Valley West following 0-3 start to season After a 0-3 start the Lady Patriots got their first win, 6-5 over Wyoming Valley West in a Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 game at Third Street Elementary in Kingston.

Freshman pitcher Taylor Baloga had an RBI triple and Julie Silinskie and Liz Cappelloni had RBI singles as the Patriots (1-3) scored in four of their first five trips to the plate. And with Baloga cruising in the circle “What-ifs,but, for the most part, the 6-0 hey, they lead looked played hard fairly safe.

In the fifth and didn’t Valley West quit. We hit (1-3) batted around and some balls scored five hard. Give unearned Dallas credit. runs, as the young PaThey are a triots made five errors, good ballto make it club.”

6-5.

In the Barry Przybyla ValWA coach sixth ley West put runners on first and second with two outs. Baloga, though, recorded her second strikeout of the game to end the inning and retired the Spartans in order in the seventh.

Hazleton 12 PA 1 The Patriots lost in a six-inning game on Tuesday in Hughestown.

Theresa Domalsky had two doubles for PA and drove in the run.

Dallas 5 WA 2 The Dallas Mountaineers defeated Wyoming Area 5-2 in a Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2 softball game on Monday in West Pittston.

Wyoming Area loaded the bases in the bottom of the fourth as Adrienne Przybyla singled and Wolfgang and Alex Holtz. Kross and Sokirka then ripped line drives to Kelley the Dallas shortstop for two outs. Then a popout ended the inning.

“What-ifs,” Wyoming Area See SOFTBALL, page 35

WA’s 3rd baseman Kat Sokirka doen’t let a face full of hair stop her from tossing out the runner at first.

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TRACK AND FIELD

The Ice Breaker champion Pittston Area Lady Patriots are, front row, from left, Catherine Lombardo and Kristen Fereck. Second Row, Coach Chuck Montagna, Coach Jason Mills, Brittany Myers,Marina Sell, Jamie Chisdock , Madison Mimnaugh, Olivia Lanza, Allie Barber, Taylor Powers, Liz Scailpi ,Liz Waleski and Olivia Giambra.

Third row, Cales Owens, Alison Parrent, Abbie Sheerer, Eastin Ashby, Tara Johnson, Sam Mayers,Rhiannon Avvisato,Megan Cummings, Tiffany Tubioli, Coach Joe Struckus and Coach Katie Conlon. Missing from photo: Kaitlynn Kuchta, Emily Seamon, Serra Williams, Amanda Radginski and Jordan Faux.

Lady Patriots sweep meets, win invitational

Wyoming Area’s Nick O’Brien sets school record in 200

JACK SMILES jsmiles@psdispatch.com

See TRACK, page 34

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Wyoming Area’s Nick O’Brien set a school record in the 200 meter dash for the Wyoming Area track team on Tuesday, a day after he hit a home run for the baseball team.

Running against Holy Redeemer in a 80-69 team win, the Division 1 Bucknell football recruit ran a 22.1 in the 200 to break the record of Aidan Marich, who was the District 2, 100 meter champion in 2010.

Marich still has the school 100 record at 10.7. O’Brien ran a 10.8 100 on Tuesday.

Meanwhile at Pittston Area on Tuesday in a 98-52 win over Crestwood, Ron D’Elieso lowered his 300 meter hurdle time to 38.7, just .14 off the school record of 38.56

by Jack Goldowski. D’Eliseo broke Goldowski’s 110 meter hurdle record the previous week. Against Crestwood D’Eliseo also won the 100 in 11.0 Though he didn’t set any school records this week, D’Elieso did set two track records at Valley West on Wednesday in a 75-75 tie with the Spartans.

He set track records winning the 110- and 300-meter hurdles in 14.7 and 38.9. D’Eliseo also ran in Pittston Area’s winning 1600 relay team.

In the girls meets the Lady Patriots stayed hot sweeping the relays to defeat Crestwood 113-36 on Tuesday and then beating Valley West 114-36 as Olivia Giambra

Patriots Mike Harth, Ron D’Eliseo, Angelo Aita and Austin Naples with their sprint medley medals.

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TRACK Continued from page 33

high, long and triple jumps.

The Wyoming Area girls lost to Holy Redeemer 84-66 on Tuesday despite three wins by Haley Stackhouse in the 100 hurdles and long and high jumps.

BOYS Pittston Area 98 Crestwood 52 Pittston won 11 individual events as the Patriots defeated Crestwood. Crestwood won two of three relays.

3200m Relay: 1. PA (Saxton, Sklanka, Shay, Havrilla), 9:13; 110m Hurdles: 1. PA D’Eliseo, 14.7; 2. PA Tracy; Triple Jump: 1.

PA Crawford, 39’ 3/4”; 2. PA Naples; 3. PA Aita; 100m Dash: 1. PA D’Eliseo, 11.0; 2. PA Harth; Shot Put: 1. PA Poli, 40’7 3/4”; 2. PA Valkos; 1600m Run: 1. PA Shea, 5:08; 2. PA Havrilla; 400m Dash: 1. PA Harter, 54.4; 3. PA John; 300m Hurdles: 1. PA D’Eliseo, 38.7; 2. PA Tracy; Discus: 1. PA

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WA’s Emily Shemanski runs to victory in the 300-meter hurdles.

Poli, 103’1”; Long Jump: 1. PA Crawford, 19’7”; 2. PA Tracy; 3.

PA Naples; 800m Run: 1. PA Saxton, 2:19; 2. PA Shea; 200m Dash: Wyoming Area’s Haley Stackhouse is airborne as she competes in the long jump against Holy Re1. PA Naples, 23.2; 3. PA John; deemer in West Pittston on Tuesday afternoon.

3200m Run: 2. PA Shea; Javelin: 2. PA McCloe; High Jump: 2. PA Crawford. 800 RUN: 2. PA Shea.

Crawford; 3. PA Kester.

200 DASH: 2. PA Naples. 32oo RUN: 1. PA Havrilla 10:44. JAVWyoming Area 80 ELIN: 2. PA McCloe. 1600 REHoly Redeemer 69 LAY: 1. PA (Naples, D’Elisio, NaNick O’Brien set a school record ples, Harth) 3:36. HIGH JUMP: in the 200-meter dash to lead Wyo- 1. PA Aita 5’8, 2. PA Crawford, 3. ming Area to a victory over Holy PA Brady.

Redeemer.

110m Hurdles: 3. WA Condry; Triple Jump: 1. WA Hine, 36’7”; 2. WA LaNunziata; 3. WA Hine; See TRACK, page 37 100m Dash: 1. WA O’Brien, 10.8; 2. WA Hale; 3. WA Peoples; Shot Put: 1. WA Burton, 38’8”; 1600m Run: 3. WA Filipak; 400m Dash: 1.

WA Harding, 55.4; ; 400m Relay: 1. WA (Hale, Schmitz, O’Brien, Peoples), 45.0; 300m 3. WA Condry; Pole Vault: 1. WA Flynn, 8’0”; 2. WA LaNunziata; 3. WA Davis; Discus: 1. WA Burton, 135’4”; FRI. APRIL 19th Long Jump: 2. WA LaNunziata; 3.

WA Hine; 800m Run: 3. WA Harding; 200m Dash: 1. WA O’Brien, 22.1; 2. WA Hale; 3200m Run: 3. WA Filipak; Javelin: 1. WA O’Brien, 178.5; 2. WA Davis; High FUNDRAISER FOR Jump: 1. WA Buczynski, 5’6”; 2.

WA Schmitz.

PA 75 Valley West 75 110 HURDLES: 1. PA D’Elesio 14.7, 3. PA Tracey. TRIPLE JUMP: 3. PA Naples. 100 DASH: 2. PA D’Eliseo, 3. PA Harth. 1600 RUN: 1. PA Havrilla 4:59, 3. PA Shea. SHOT PUT: 1. 2. PA Poli.

400 DASH: 1. PA Harth 52.5, 2.

PA Naples. 300 HURDLES: 1. PA D’Elisio 38.9, 2. PA Tracey. POLE VAULT: 2. PA Kester, 3. PA Erfman. DISCUS: 2. PA Poli, 3. PA Connors. LONG JUMP: 2. PA

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Alex Holtz pitched a complete game giving up nine hits striking out three in the loss for the Warriors.

ASHBY Continued from page 31

Bree Bednarski just beats the throw to score one of the two runs for the Warriors.

SOFTBALL

Continued from page 32

Adriennne Przybyla gets a hit for the Warriors against Dallas.

scoach Barry Przybyla said, “but, hey, they played hard and didn’t quit. We hit some balls hard.

Give Dallas credit. They are a good ballclub.”

Serra Degnan and Nicole Turner knocked in the WA runs.

Alex Holtz pitched a complete game.

The Lady Warriors were rained out Friday at Lake Lehman, rescheduled to this Thursday.

THIS WEEK Monday PA at Crestwood WA at Berwick Wednesday PA at Tunkhannock Coughlin at WA Thursday WA at Lake Lehman Friday Lake Lehman at PA WA at Hazleton

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strikeouts in a 6-2 win and carried home the MVP. In 2006, WA short stop Kyle Shymanski won the Ashby with gametying and game-winning RBI hits, both with two outs in a 6-5 win.

In 2007, PA won a Mercy rule route, 15-0.

George Dructor, who went 3-for4 with four RBI, beamed as Ashby handed him the trophy. “It’s an honor for him to be here and everything,” Dructor said.

In 2008, PA outfielder Kevin Daley picked up the trophy with a game-winning RBI single in the top of the seventh in a 6-5 win at PNC Park Back at PNC again in 2009, Pittston Area senior right handed pitcher Joe Dorbad won the 12th Ashby Trophy hurling a 4-0 shutout.

In 2010, Wyoming Area won 11-0 in five innings in West Pittston.

Ashby was out of town and wanted to present the trophy, so the winner wasn’t named until he got back a few days later. It went to WA’s Anthony Bellino.

In 2011, Ron Musto, no relation to the former WA coach, hit a basesloaded double in the fourth inning to break open a 7-2 PA win back at

PNC Field. Musto finished 2-for-3 with three RBI to win the Ashby.

Last season WA’s Dylan Maloney got the Ashby for striking out nine in a 15-5 WA win.

Ashby pitched for four different major league teams in 16 seasons.

His best seasons were 1998, the year he started the Ashby Trophy, and 1999, when he was the Padres’ opening day starter and went 14-10.

He made the NL All-Star team both seasons.

Ashby was a workhorse for the Padres, starting more than 30 games in four of five seasons and leading the NL in starts in 1995.

In 1998 he was 17-9 with a 3.33 ERA. He walked 58 and struck out 157 in 226 innings. He started two games in the LCS and pitched well, allowing just three runs in 13 innings, through he didn’t get decisions in either game. He was the starter and loser in one game against the Yankees in the World Series that season. He last pitched in the majors in 2004.

Ashby loves being associated with the rivalry game. “It’s a great opportunity for the kids, myself and my family,” he said. “I feel honored to do it. I missed some of the early games when I was still playing. Thank God my wife and my father-in-law were there to take care of things.”

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Ashley’s and Selenski’s complete Sweeps in Emanon League Ashley Machine defeated Bryan Construction 3 - 0 behind Len Coleman and Zach Mulherns both shooting 36 in the Emanon Thursday Night League. Pat Fiscus led Bryans with a 40.

Selenskis swept the new team to the league Cookies Travelers 3 - 0.

Selenskis was led by the 1 under round of 33 by Rick Laneski and Mike Chiampis 35 while Tim Stott led Cookies with a 37.

Powers defeated State Roaders 2.5 - .5 with Clem Parulis 41 and Tony Pisano 43 leading the team.

Bill Tighe had a 35 for State.

In the final match Red Mill defeated O’Connor Plumbing 2 - 1 with Mike Lazevnick shooting a 1 under 33 and Rick Mazar 38. Ted Matthews led the plumbers with a 35.

Next week’s will be a 5:00 p.m. shotgun start.

GAVIN SHOOTS ACE Jerry Gavin of Scranton recorded his fifth career hole-in-one on the 152 yard sixth hole of Emanon Country Club using a 7 iron.

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GIRLS PA 114 Wyoming Valley West 36 3200 RELAY: 1. PA (Lombardo, Johnson, Mayers, Kuchta) 10:23.

110 HURDLES: 1. PA Lanza 17.2, 2. PA Waleski, 3. PA Tubioli. TRIPLE JUMP: 1. PA Giambra 31’6, 2. PA Williams, 3. PA Sheerer. 100 DASH: 1. PA Powers 12.9. 1600 RUN: 1. PA Mimnaugh 5:25, 2.

PA Johnson. SHOT PUT: 3. PA Parent. 400 DASH: 1. PA Mayers 64.6, 2. PA Ashby, 3. PA Fereck.

400 RELAY: 300 HURDLES: 1.

PA Waleski 51.5, 2. PA Lanza, 3.

PA Tubioli. POLE VAULT: 1. PA Williams, 8’, 3. PA Senese. DISCUS: 2. PA Myers, 3. PA Ferraine.

LONG JUMP: 1. PA Giambra 15’1, 2. PA Lanza, 3. PA Sheerer.

800 RUN: 1. PA Lombardo 2:23, 2.

PA Mimnaugh, 3. PA Kuchta. 200 DASH: 1. PA Barber 28.1. 3200 RUN: 1. PA Johnson 12:08. JAVELIN: 1. PA Parent 95’3, 3. PA Ashby. 1600 RELAY: 1. PA (Ashby, Mayers, Barber, Lombardo) 4:31.

HIGH JUMP: 1. PA Giambra 5’, 2.

PA Sheerer, 3. PA Owens.

GIRLS Pittston Area 113 Crestwood 36 3200m Relay: 1. PA (Lombaro, Johnson, Mayers, Kachta), 11:16; 100m Hurdles: 1. PA Lanza, 17.0; Triple Jump: 1. PA Giambra, 33’1”; 2. PA Williams; 3. PA Owens; 100m Dash: 1. PA Powers, 12.7; 2. (tie) CRE Reyes; PA Filipski; Shot Put: 3. PA Parent; 1600m Run: 1.

PA Mimmaugh, 5:36; 2. PA Solusum; 3. PA Seaman; 400m Dash: 1. PA Lombardo, 63.0; 2. PA Mayers; 400m Relay: 1. PA (Chisdock, Barber, Williams, Powers), 52.6; 300m Hurdles: 1. PA Waleski, 51.6; 2. PA Tubioli; Pole Vault: 2.

PA Williams; 3. PA Senese; Discus: 2. PA Meyers; Long Jump: 1.

PA Giambra, 15’4”; 2. PA Ashby; 3. PA Lanza; 800m Run: 1. PA Mimmaugh, 2:34; 2. PA Kuchta; 3.

PA Lombardo; 200m Dash: 1. PA Barber, 27.5; 3. PA Filipski; 3200m Run: 1. PA Johnson, 12:39; 2. PA Seaman; 3. PA Kachel; Javelin: 2.

PA Parent; 3. PA Ashby; 1600m Relay: 1. PA(Ashby, Mayen, Ali, Lombardo); High Jump: 2. PA Owens; 3. PA Giambra.

Holy Redeemer 84 Wyoming Area 66 Fallyn Boich won three individ-

ual events to lead Holy Redeemer to victory over Wyoming Area.

100m Hurdles: 1. WA Stackhouse, 16.1; 2. WAShemansky; Triple Jump: 1. WA Bulger, 30’ 1/2”; 2. WA Kraynak; 100m Dash: 2. WA Brown; 3; Shot Put: 2. WA Brown; 1600m Run: 3. WA Hiedacavage; 400m Dash: 2. WA Malloy; 3. WA Custer; 300m Hurdles: 1. WA Shemansky, 50.1; 2. WA Stillarty; Pole Vault: 1. WA Kraynak, 7’6”; 2.

WA Gigano; 3. WA Turner; Discus: 3. WA DeLuca; Long Jump: 1. WA Stackhouse, 15’ 3/4”; 2. HR Kusakavitch; 3. WA Kelly; 800m Run: 3. WA Hiedacavage; 200m Dash: 2. WA Brown; 3. WA Bott; Javelin: 1 2. WA Alberigi; 3. WA Kazmerick; High Jump: 1. WA Stackhouse, 5’0”; 3. WA Brown.

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TRACK

Ice Breaker Invitational The Pittston Area track team placed first in the team competition at the 18th Annual Ice Breaker Relays at Wallenpaupack Area High School.

Ronnie D’Eliseo, Mike Harth, Joshua John and Austin Naples medaled in the 1600 relay and Naples, Deliseo, Harth and Angelo Aita medaled in the Sprint Medley.

Wyoming Area’s Joe Erzar hurls the javelin.

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B O W L I N G R E S U LT S

Redskins win VFW championship ELKO’S AND SONS The Redskins won the title in the Pittston Township VFW Bowling League by defeating the Bus Boys Leading the way was Tony Grieco with a 609 series and a 234 game.

Gene Wasko rolled a 213 game in his 565 series.

The Bus Boys had Joe Umbra with a 557 series abnd Russ Stevens with a 553.

The high bowler of the night was Walter Moore with a 682 series and a 244 game. Jack Casper rolled a 632.

Individual high games for the season were two 300 games by Jack Casper. Walter Moore had a 290.

The individual high series were 734

by Casper, 730 by Moore and 705 by walsh Sr. The Nittanys rolled the team high game of 1082 and team high series, 2909.

Pittston Senior Center High Scratch Series Scores: Men’s Division: Bob Baldrica, 655; Ed Rutledge, 577; Jim Francioso, 554; John Lampman, 539; Edward Zielinski, 538.

Women’s Division: Nita Geneczko, 464; Peg Rutledge, 462; Carol Smith, 419; Cini DiGennari, 405; Elaine Horan, 398.

Dupont Bowlerettes High Scratch Series Scores: Kim Kishel, 621; MaryAnn Shugdinis, 560; Helen Zapotoski, 523; Mary Theresa Pupa, 517; Debbie Stevens, 506; Rose McDade, 502; MaryLou Fereck, 499; Ann Alfano, 497; Donna Kasa, 485.

Magic Circle High Scratch Series Scores: Men’s Division: Bill Pupa, 739; Michael Rebovich, 703; Chris Renfer, 682; Greg Renfer, 660; john Colarusso, 649; Matt Charney, 647; Kyle Wagner, 643; Wally Zieminski, 630; Jeff Bogdanski, 629; Paul Chmiel, 625.

Women’s Division: Marytheresa Pupa, 511;; Lisa Heck, 459; Courtney McKitish, 369; Karen Bogdanski, 256.

Universal High Scratch Series Scores: Richard Arditi, 725; Billy Jr. Elko, 713; Edward Collins, 709; Ed Rutledge, 695; David Titton, 635; Jim Lavelle, III, 624; Peter Chodnicki,

611; Raymond Silveri, 611; Nicholas Berlinski, 609; Mark Prebish, 598.

Elko’s Bantam/Prep Mixed High Scratch Series Score: Boys Division: Ryan Kane, 165; Jacob Adonizio, 164; Aiden Hindmarsh, 160; Alek Chilson, 157; Zachary Chilson, 150; Nicolas Cook, 144; Jimmy Soroka, 135; Beau Widdick, 132; Matthew Mesaris, 129; Robert Davidson, 124.

Girls Division: Makenzie Kaminski, 171; Kacie Fisk, 161; Madison Mesaris, 123.

Elko’s Mixed High Scratch Series Scores: Boys Division: Paul Greco, 630; Anthony Zimmerman, 540; Justin Coyne, 480; Evan Elko, 469; Michael Elko, 395; Bryan Shupp, 392; Charles Kulick, 392; Dylan Kelly, 369; Jesse Carlen, 368; Evan Esposito, 365.

Girls Division: Samantha Piechota, 498; Morgan Mesaris, 398; Gina Kirkpatrick, 285; Halle Gronka, 257; Loren Gronka, 256.

Elko’s Junior/Senior Friday High Scratch Series Scores: Boy’s Division: Peter Kulick,

SPORTS MEETINGS & BRIEFS

WA softball ziti dinner/ craft show is today The Wyoming Area Softball Parents Association’s ziti dinner-craft show is today, Sunday, April 14 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Wyoming Area Secondary Cafeteria.

PA football candy returns Monday Pittston Area Football Booster Club officers will be available, Monday, April 15 at the Cefalo Center from 5:30 p.m.- 7 p.m. to collect all past due candy returns.

Your participation and compliance is greatly appreciated. For more information of upcoming events or to reach a contact, please go to: pafootballboosterclub.com Stoners Soccer Registrations The Greater Pittston Stoners Youth Soccer Fall Registrations for U6 - U18 are Thursday, April 25, 6:30 - 8:30; Saturday, April 27, 1:00 - 3:00; Tuesday, May 7, 6:30 - 8:30; Saturday, May 11, 1:00 3:00; Tuesday, May 21 6:30 - 8:3o and Thursday May 23 6:30 - 8:30 at Exeter Scout Home in the rear of the Exeter Municipal Building,

corner of Wyoming Ave and Lincoln Streets. New players must show birth certificate and must turn 5 by August 1, 2013.

WA field hockey parents to meet WAFH Parents Association will meet on April 24 at 7 p.m. in room 164 at the high school.

WA Swim Parent Meeting The Wyoming Area Swim Parents Association will meet on Thursday, April 25, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 164 of the WA Secondary Center. All interested parents are encouraged to attend.

Northeast Freestyle Greco Roman Wrestling Sign-ups for the Northeast Freestyle Greco Roman Wrestling Club continue each Tuesday and Thursday in the Pittston Area high school gym, Stout Street, Yatesville from 5:30 p.m. to 6 prior to the practice sessions. Practice session are from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Registration is $175 payable to Northeast FS - GR Wrestling Club and due at the time of registration.

Practice sessions will be each Tuesday and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 in the gym. For more information call 654-0251 or 212-1340.

Duryea Wildcats Jr Football Duryea Wildcats Jr Football and Cheerleading sign-ups are April 24, May 8 and May 22 at the field stand on Kramer St in Duryea from 5:30 p.m.to 7:00 p.m. for A (1214), B (10-11), C (7-9) and D (5-7).

Boys and girls must meet the age requirement as of Aug 1.

Please bring: copy of birth certificate, doctors note (ok to participate in football/cheerleading), photo of player, two forms of proof of residency.

An early Bird Discount of $10 will be deducted from cash registration fee (does not apply to lottery ticket option) for all registrations received on or before the May 22 sign-up.

658; Conrad Chapple, 654; Zachary McKitish, 638; Sam Carlen, 615; Austin Elko, 605.

Girls’ Division: Michelle Grossbauer, 495; Katie Wynn, 427; 403; Jordan Cegelka, 347; Erin Donnelly, 281.

Elko’s Prep Boys High Scratch Series Scores: Zachary Elko, 454; Tyler Cegelka, 379; Joey Wruble, 366; Tyler Grnahan, 351; Marc Piechota, 348; Martin Kuna, 316; Sean Connors, 278; Anthony DePascale, 277; Jared Dickson, 276; Charlie Boswell, 259.

Warehouse Mixed League High Scratch Series Scores: Bill Casterline, 723; Edward Collins, 717; Jim Golden, 712; Dale Reese, 710; John Borgia, 709.

American High Scratch Series Scores: Edward Collins, 756; Mark Kulick, 740; Rich Kuligowsi, 716; John Grohowski, 712; Tom SPurlin, 691; Scott Kowalczyk, 687; Russ Stevens, 687; Chris Kasa, 680; Dave Kern, 679; Francis Pupa, 674.

National High Scratch Series Scores: High

Scratch Series Scores: John Kulick, 795; Matt Felter, 721; Mark Kulick, 699; Chris Yonki, 682; Edward Collins, 681; Keith Weinschenk, 677; Dale Reese, 664; Allyn Sr. Ferretti, 662; Lisa Menichini, 642; John Pisano, 626.

Sunday Night Mixed Men’s Division: Joe Argenio, 607; Russ Stevesn, 576; Vito Buzzetta, 537; Gene Wasko, 537; Eric McKitish, 534.

Women’s Division: Gracelynn Williamson, 433; MaryTheresa Pupa, 421; Courtney McKitish, 419; MaryLou Fereck, 419; Karen Umbra, 390.

Boy’s Division: Zachary McKitish, 687.

MODERN LANES Lady Birds Standings: Robins 32.5 - 23.5, Flamingos 31.5-24.5, Tweety Birds 29-27, Blue Jays 28-28, Seagulls 24.5 - 31.5’ Parakeets 22.5 - 33.5.

High series: Mary Kay Steina 584, Debbie Anzalone 517, Barbara Granahan 510, Sandie Toole 505, Deanna Yonki 496.

PITTSTON LIBRARY The circus is coming Flow Circus will visit the library with a show for all ages at 11 a.m. on April 27. No registration is required.

In celebration of Children’s Book Week, the library will have a “Complete the Story”contest. Children in grade 1-5 are welcome to stop by the library to pick up a story starter. Deadline for submission is May 6. Prizes will be awarded during book week for the winning submissions.

The 2013 Pittston Memorial Library’s Board of Trustees invites all to the annual Jean Yates Award Dinner on April 17 at Mount Carmel Center, William St. Pittston. This year’s honoree is Sunday Dispatch Editor Ed Ackerman. Cocktails will be served at 6 p.m. Cost is $60 per person. For tickets, call 654-9563 or visit the library at 47 Broad St. Summer Reading for KIDS will begin with Registration week June 17, 2013 and will conclude with a party on August 5, 2013 . There will be family activities, crafts and prizes. Open to all children in the community entering 1st grade to 6th grade.

Friends of the library will have a Spring Fling from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 at the Susquehanna Brewing Company.

Tickets are $15 a person. Food, drinks, entertainment, and basket raffles will all be available. Please call or visit the library for more information.

CEO after school meals.

After school meals are free to all children and young adults up to age 21

from 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays.

Snacks are served from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. No registration required.

Story Time sessions are ongoing Toddler Story Time with Miss Nicole will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.

Preschool Story Time with Miss Patricia will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday at 2 p.m. Registration required Family Story Time at 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays is open to all ages. No registration required.

Are you a grandparent raising your grandchildren? We are starting a new program for you. Call or stop by the library.

We have a questionnaire to fill out to help us organize the program.

Lego Club will meet at 4 p.m. on the second Monday of each month.

Crochet Club will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and at 6 p.m. on Thursdays at 6 p.m.

Kids with Adults Craft Club meet at 6 p.m. on the third Monday of every month. The group is open to children ages 5 to 12. Children can meet other crafters and work together to create fun and innovative crafts. Learn new techniques, recycle household items, and make new friends.

Kids Science Club meets on the first Saturday of every month and allows children in grades 2 - 5 to work on experiments and fun science projects as a group. Learn about the world around you, practice your science skills and learn to reuse household items. Free of charge.

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HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS

Nick Leon is stretched out wide to his forehand side at No.1 singles for the Warriors.

TONY CALLAIO/ FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH

Pittston Area defeats Wyoming Area, 5-0 Pittston Area won two of three matches. The Patriots swept singles competition en route to a 4-1 win over Coughlin in a match on Tuesday.

On Thursday, they swept all five matches to beat the rival Warriors, 5-0, on the PA courts.

Against Coughlin Trent Woodruff, Tyler Woodruff, Jeremy Homschek, won at singles and Suraj Pursnani and Terry Briggs picked up a point with a doubles win for the Patriots.

PA lost 5-0 to Crestwood at home Monday.

The Patriots, 5-2, are in second place in the WVC 3A Division behind Crestwood, 6-0.

WA is 0-7.

Berwick 4, Wyoming Area 1 In a match played Monday Berwick won both doubles matches to secure a victory over Wyoming Area.

Luke Whitenight and Blake Whitmore added singles victories for the Bulldogs.

Mike Werbin won the lone match for Wyoming Area.

THIS WEEK Monday PA at Tunkhannock MMI at WA Wednesday PA at Holy Redeemer Friday Crestwood at WA

Warrior Mike Werbin has his eyes focused on the ball during his match at No.2 singles.

The Pat’s No.3 Jeremy Homschek hits a return of serve on his way to defeating Aaron Carter.

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PA - WA matches SINGLES: 1. Trent Woodruff (PA) def. Nick Leon 6-0, 6-1; 2.

Tyler Woodruff (PA) def. Mike Werbin 6-3, 6-3; 3. Jeremy Homschek (PA) def. Aaron Carter 6-2, 6-2 DOUBLES: 1. Suraj Pursnani/ Terry Briggs (PA) def. Tom Rose/

Evan Rider 6-0, 6-1; 2. Christian Charney/Johnathon Durling (PA) def. Ken Morgan/Joe Roach 6-4, 6-2 Wyoming Seminary 5, Wyoming Area 0 Evan Rider/Mike Cipriano put up the best fight for the Warriors losing 6-3,6-1 at no. 3 doubles.

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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

Warriors hosting Coughlin at PNC Park next Sunday The 2013 Wyoming Area baseball team will play a home game at PNC Park next Sunday.

Front row, from left, Tyler Mitchell, Kyle Charney, Zack Lopatka, Freddie Cefalo.

Second row, Jake Wysocki, Jeremy Zezza, Tino Romanelli, Bryant Clark, Joe Gavenonis, Marty Michaels

Third row, Coach Lopatka, Coach Carey, Nick O’Brien, Brian Mapes, Jordan Zezza, Jake Granteed, Trent Grove, Bart Chupka Eric Walkowiak, Lorenzo Metroka, Mike Carey, Tyler Wrubel, Manager Chick Andrewscavage, Coach Bellino Missing from photo, Coach Duliba and player Colin Herron.

Rain limits teams to one game each; WA-PA game Tuesday Warriors defeat Lake Lehman; Pittston Area loses slugfest

TOM ROBINSON Sunday Dispatch Correspondent Wyoming Area relied on an offensive outburst and Pittston Area used strong pitching as each posted their first Wyoming Valley Conference baseball victory of the season during their second conference game.

Weather again disrupted the early-season schedule, leaving Wyoming Area with a 1-1 record in Division 2 and Pittston Area at 1-2 in Division 1. PA at berwick was psoponed Wednesday and rescheduled for May 3. WA at Dallas Friday was postponed until April 26. PA at Valley West was also postponed Friday.

Wyoming Area 10 Lake-Lehman 4 Wyoming Area won the only game it played when Jake Granteed had a big day at the plate and on the mound in Monday’s 10-4 victory over Lake-Lehman.

Granteed was 3-for-4 with two doubles and drove in two runs for the Warriors. He also struck out eight in six innings while picking up the win. He gave up three runs on five hits and four walks.

Eric Walkowiak worked the seventh inning, allowing one run.

Mike Carey was 4-for-5 with a run and two RBI to lead a strong effort from the top third of the batting order.

Leadoff hitter Nick O’Brien hit a home run and finished with two

hits, two runs and two RBI. O’Brien, Carey and Bart Chupka combined to go 8-for-14. Chupka had two hits, two runs and an RBI. The Warriors scored twice in each of the first two innings to take leads each time. They added four runs in the fourth for an 8-2 advantage.

Pittston Area 2, Crestwood 1 Matt Mott threw a five-hitter April 6 when Pittston Area got its first win by edging visiting Crestwood, 2-1, last Saturday, April 6.

Mott walked one and struck out four.

The Patriots made the most of their two hits.

Jordan Houseman scored both

runs, in the first and third innings, and had one of the hits. Michael Schwab had the other hit.

Pat McGinty drove in a run.

Hazleton Area 17 Pittston Area 11 Pittston Area gave up 10 runs in the top of the first inning, then began the long process of trying to fight its way back before falling to Hazleton Area, 17-11, Monday.

The Patriots scored once in the first, three times in the third, four times in the fifth and three times in the sixth.

They got as close as 11-8 after five innings and 13-11 after six before the Cougars added four more runs in the seventh.

Catcher Pat McGinty went 3-for-

4 and drove in three runs to lead the Pittston Area offense.

Josh Razvillas, Jordan Houseman, Cody Rowan and Michael Delaney each had two hits.

Razvillas went 2-for-3 with a double, three runs and an RBI. Houseman scored twice and drove in a run. Rowan doubled, scored and drove in a run. Delaney drove in two and scored one.

Dave Klein and Jared Carrelli each had three of Hazleton Area’s 17 hits.

THIS WEEK Tuesday WA at PA Thursday Crestwood at WA

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The committee is trying to plan an outdoor event with live music, etc.

The committee will meet again on April 24 at 7:00 p.m. at Tony’s Pizza to discuss further plans. All classmates are urged to attend so that to make this a success. If you have any questions, contact Jim Homschek at 237-2732.

READING DAY Community Reading Day sponsored by the Pittston Chamber of Commerce will be held from 9:15 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 25 at local elementary schools.

To volunteer for the 17th Annual Community Reading Day and spend an hour of your day reading to area school classrooms, contact the Greater Pittston Chamber no later than April 12. Participants will be provided with a book prior to the event.

West Side Career and Technology Center SkillsUSA Spring Craft Fair Kingston, Pa, 11 April 2013 - The West Side Career and Technology Center SkillsUSA student organization will be holding a Spring Craft Fair at the school to raise funds for community service projects and to assist students in local, state, and national competitions. The following information is provided: Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

CRAFT/VENDOR FAIR The West Side Career and Technology Center 75 Evans St., Kingston is conducting an indoor craft/ vendor fair, featuring vendors and crafters from jewelry and clothing items to wood crafts and housewares. There will also be food, face painting, Chinese auction, and plenty of parking. The event will benefit West Side CTC SkillsUSA Club. SkillsUSA is a student organization that provides students with professional development, service opportunities, and an opportunity to compete in their area of studies at local, state, and national levels.

Vendor spaces still available.

For more information contact Frank Vandermark - fvandermark@ wsctc.net or 570.881.1882

PA CLASS OF ‘63 TO MEET The Pittston Area Class of 1963 will meet at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 at Tony’s Pizzeria, Pittston.

Plans for the 50th anniversary class reunion will be finalized.

VFW LADIES AUXILIARY A meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7 at the Duryea V.F.W. 1227 post home 492, Stephenson Street, Duryea to discuss the steps that need to be taken to form a new Ladies Auxiliary at the Duryea VFW. Anyone interested in becoming a part of the Ladies Auxiliary is encouraged to attend. Eligibility includes wives, widows, mothers, foster and stepmothers, grandmothers, daughters, granddaughters, foster and stepdaughters, sisters, half sisters, foster and stepsisters of persons eligible for membership in the VFW. Women eligible for membership in the VFW are eligible for dual membership in the Ladies Auxiliary.

WYOMING COUNCIL The next Wyoming Borough Council meeting will be held on May 14 and will continue to be held the second Tuesday of each month thereafter. For more information, call 457-9946 SPAGHETTI DINNER Avoca VFW will conduct its annual spaghetti dinner from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday May 18 at the post home, 915 Main St. Tickets may be obtained from any regular member or by calling 457-7673.

WSCC REUNION West Side Central Catholic High School Class of 1971 will hold a 60th birthday partyfrom 1 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1 at the Grove at Checkerboard Inn on Carverton Road, Trucksville. Formal invitations will be forthcoming when all addresses are finalized.

For more information, contact Kate Bustin Taroli at KBTaroli@ gmail.com.

SENIOR CITIZENS

Wyoming/West Wyoming Seniors to note 37th anniversary with dinner Comopolitan Seniors The next meeting of the Cosmopolitan Seniors will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, in St. Anthony’s Center in Exeter.

Hosts/hostesses are Mary Dirhan, Toni Hall, Sophie Hudock, Ed Stankoski, and Florence Stankoski.

The previous meeting was attended by 52 members and four guests. After President Vic called the meeting to order, Vice President Joe Kleback led the group in prayer, Pledge of Allegiance and a patriotic song.

Secretary Terri Mislan read the minutes of the previous meeting .

Treasurer Amy Alpaugh gave her report. A progress report was made

by Terri Mislan regarding the upcoming 38th anniversary Mass at 11 a.m. and dinner at 12:30 p.m. on May 14.

Ann Marie Shedlock was introduced as a new member. Afterwards, the group enjoyed refreshments while Bill Kull played the organ.

Later, everyone played Bingo.

Fifty/fifty winners were Mary Coleman, Rosemary Golenski, Bill Kull, Florence Stankoski and Helen Zarychta. Five players shared the special game prize and Mary Coleman was the jackpot winner.

Wyoming West Wyoming Seniors The Wyoming, West Wyoming Seniors will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16 at St. Monica’s meeting rooms with Franb Perfinski presiding. Servers are Eleanor Seneski and Charlotte Piezala.

Birthday celebrants for April are George Yurek, Sam DeSalvo and Ann Turon. Fifty-fifty winners were Eleanor Seneski, Irene Zelinski and Maryann Paluck.

Bingo jackpot winner was Mickey DeSalvo.

Plans were completed for the 37th anniversary dinner to be held on May 7.

The committee consisting of Paul Delaney, Theresa Kennedy Vicky Mecklavage selected A. Voitek to cater the affair .

After a short business meeting, refreshments will be served and Bingo will be played.

Pittston Senior Center A summer golf league is forming for Tuesdays until August at Four Seasons Golf Course in Exeter.

Weekly cost will be $17 which includes nine holes of golf, cart

The Falls Senior Center sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne/Wyoming counties hosted a Stroke Screening wellness event. Shown here is Ken Hansen, owner and technician of the stroke screening company, administering the test to Bonnie Hunsinger, of Falls, while Bonnie’s husband, George, looks on.

and end-of-the-season luncheon.

Tickets are available for the annual dinner dance at Genetti’s Hotel and Convention Center, Wilkes-Barre.

Cost is $21 for age 60 and over and $23 all others. Dinner choices are chicken cordon bleu, prime rib or stuffed sole. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. with dinner served at 1:15 p.m. A dance contest will be held for swing, tango and line dancing.

Pre-registration is required.

Music will be provided by King Henry and the Showmen from 2 to 5 p.m.

A bus is available from the center for additional cost of $3.

Reservations are open for a day trip to Woodlock Pines on Sunday July 28.

The trip includes complimentary coffee and baked good, smorgasbord luncheon, boat ride or bus tour of property and Festivals of the World show and Bingo before departing.

World Travel Day is Thursday, April 18 Wear something from a far-away place.

Birthdays will be celebrated on Friday, April 19.

The annual volunteer recognition dinner will be held on Tuesday, April 23 at the center to honor volunteer members. Special guest appearance by Jimmy T as Elvis will begin at 1 p.m. Dinner reservations must be made at least on e day in advance.

To make reservations or for more information on any of the above, call Connie at 655-5561.

Falls Senior Center The center offers the following activities to anyone 55 plus.

Wii bowling competition with Tunkhannock SC is held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Monday at alternating sites Crocheting Club meets (all levels are welcome) from 1 to 2 p.m. every Monday. Help us crochet 35 lap robes for our Christmas homebound project.

“Healthy Steps” meets from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. every Tuesday and Friday. This exercise activity is designed to improve balance and muscle strenght to help with fall prevention.

Walking is done from 10 to 10:45 a.m. every Wednesday.

As part of National Vounteer Month, the center will recognize its volunteers with a special lunch followed by a program of recogntiion and thanks on April 23.

The public is welcome to a Quilt Show and Bake Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, april 26 and Saturday, April 27.

Anyone 60+ wishing to join us for a hot meal at noon for a suggested donation of $2 should RSVP to Twila at 388-2623 by 12:30 p.m. the day before.

The center is located on State Route 92 and is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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PITTSTON HIGH CLASS OF ‘66 PIZZA PARTY This June will mark the 47th anniversary of the high school graduation of the Pittston High School Class of 1966.

To recognize the occasion, a PHS Class of ‘66 Pizza Party has been planned for all graduates, their families and friends. The party is scheduled for 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 at Arcaro & Genell’s Restaurant, Old Forge.

This is a “no stressm” “casual dress” and “informal” eventt.

The menu includes salad, assorted pizzas, homemade stromboli, pasta (with 3 sauces), as well as wine, beer and soda refreshments.

There will be a cash bar for those interested in cocktails. The cost for the event is $32/person or $64/couple including tax and gratuities.

Payment for the event will be needed by April 20 in order to provide Arcaro’s with an accurate count. Please make checks payable for the appropriate amount to Arcaro & Genell’s and mail to: Jody Brogna, 515 Susquehanna Ave., Old Forge, Pa 18518.

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Twenty-five Wyoming Area School District students from grades kindergarten through ninth swam with the CYC Sea Lion team in the NEPAGSL (North East Pennsylvania Age Group Swim League). The Sea Lions finished second in the Southern Division of the league. The NEPAGSL has 13 teams from Danville to Delaware Valley.

The swim season runs from October to March, ending with the League Championships involving over 1,000 swimmers from the 13 teams.

The swimmers and their parents were honored at an end of season banquet last month.

Eight WA boys and boys and 13 girls palced in the Championships: 6 & Under Age Group – Savino Sabatini, 2nd Place 25 Yard Freestyle and 5th Place 25 Yard Backstroke; 8 & Under Age Group – Zachary Pitcavage, 21st Place 25 Yard Freestyle, 12th Place 25 Yard Fly, 4th Place 100 Medley Relay; Joseph Marranca, 28th Place 25 Yard Freestyle, 14th Place 25 Yard Breaststroke, 4th Place 100 Medley Relay 10 & Under – Riley Gerhardt, 11th Place 50 Yard Freestyle, 6th Place 50 Yard Breaststroke, 3rd Place 200 Free Relay; Tyler Harden, 3rd Place 50 Yard Freestyle, 2nd Place 100 Yard Freestyle, 2nd Place 200 Free Relay 12 & Under – Steven Dymond, 44th Place 50 Yard Freestyle, 25th Place 100 Yard Freestyle; 14 & Under – Zachary Lagrue: 5th Place 50 Yard Freestyle, 3rd Place 100 Yard Freestyle, 1st Place 200 Free Relay; Michael Murphy, 2nd Place 50 Yard Freestyle, 2nd Place 100 Yard Breaststroke, 1st Place 200 Free Relay; Ryan Murphy,1st Place 100 Fly, 2nd Place 100 Yard Freestyle, 1st Place 200 Free Relay For the girls: 8 & Under – Julia Crane, 3rd Place 50 Yard Freestyle, 1st Place 25 Yard Breast, 1st Place 100 Medley Relay; Kendalyn Gerhardt, 25th Place 25 Yard Fly, 21st Place 25 Yard Breaststroke, 9th Place 100 Free Relay; Megan Lasher: 6th Place 25 Yard Freestyle, 15th Place 25 Yard Breaststroke, 4th Place 100 Free Relay; Sofia Sabatini: 21st Place 25 Yard Freestyle, 41st Place 25 Yard Breaststroke, 10th Place 100 Free Relay; Olivia Sitkowski: 36th Place 25 Yard Freestyle, 12 Place 25 Yard Breaststroke, 9th Place 100 Free Relay 10 & Under – Nicole Donvito, 29th Place 100 Yard IM, 38th Place 50 Yard Breaststroke, 11th Place

The Wyoming Area students who are members of the CYC swim team at the team banquet, front Row, from left, Savino Sabatini, Joseph Marranca, Kendalyn Gerhardt, Julia Crane, Sofia Sabatini, Olivia Sitkowski.

Middle Row, Tyler Harden, Riley Gerhardt, Becca Dymond, Jenna Moore, Aubriana Marranca, Nicole Donvito, Alison Lynch, Lily Harden, Hannah Novakowski, Leah Moore Top Row, Zachary Lagrue, Michael Murphy, Lydia Bugelholl, Olivia Bugelholl, Ryan Murphy, Steven Dymond Not in picture: Megan Lasher, Alyssandra Pitcavage, and Zachary Pitcavage.

200 Yard Medley Relay Becca Dymond: 3rd Place 50 Yard Fly, 4th Place 100 Yard Freestyle, 2nd Place 200 Yard Medley Relay; Lily Harden, 5th Place 100 Yard Freestyle and 2nd Place 200 Yard medley Relay; Aubriana Marranca, 32nd Place 100 Yard IM and 10th Place 200 Yard Free Relay; Jenna Moore, 6th Place 100 Yard IM, 7th Place 50 Yard Breaststroke, 5th Place 200 Yard Free Relay; Hannah Novakowski, 16th Place 50 Yard Backstroke, 26th Place 50 Yard Breaststroke, 11th Place Medley Relay; Alyssandra Pitcavage: 41st 50 Yard Backstroke, 55th Place 50 Yard Breaststroke.

12 & Under Age Group – Olivia Bugelholl: 6th Place 50 Yard Freestyle, 3rd Place 100 Yard Freestyle, 2nd Place 200 Yard Free Relay; Alison Lynch, 38th Place 50 Yard Freestyle, 25th Place 50 Yard Breaststroke, 11th Place 200 Yard Free Relay.

14 & Under Age Group – Lydia Bugelholl: 13th Place 50 Yard Freestyle, 7th Place 100 Yard Breaststroke, 3rd Place 200 Yard Free Relay; Leah Moore, 15th Place 200 Yard Freestyle, 7th Place 100 Yard Fly, 8th Place 200 Yard Free Relay

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OBITUARIES William C. Rowan, 87, of the Cork Lane section of Pittston Township, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2013, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Pittston on March 2, 1926, a son of the late Margaret (McNulty) and Edward Rowan.

William was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. He attended St. John’s School and went into the U.S. Army. William served during World War II and fought in the Battle of the Bulge and throughout the European theater.

William was employed for many years at Scranton Roofing. In 1965, he entered into a business partnership with his brother Michael, operating R and R Aluminum Siding Co.

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for 38 years until retirement.

William enjoyed spending time with his family, including Sunday dinners and all special occasions. He lived for gardening and working outside. He also enjoyed sitting on the porch and enjoying quality time with his longtime friend, Charlie.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas, Gerard and Edward “Jr” Rowan; and sisters, Marie Rowan and Doris Lavery.

He is survived by his sisters, Leola Delahunty, Elizabeth “Betty” Martin and Joan Haggerty and her husband, Edward; brother, Michael Rowan

and wife, Catherine; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral services will be held Monday with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 35 William St., Pittston. There will be no procession from the funeral home to the church.

Family and friends are asked to go directly to church for Mass.

Friends may call Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 600 Baltimore Drive, WilkesBarre, PA 18702.

Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.

Shirley June Fitser Rozelle April 12, 2013 Shirley June Fitser Rozelle, 87, passed away April 12, 2013 at the Reformed Church Home, Old Bridge, NJ. Shirley was born November 10, 1925 in Luzerne County and married Glenn Ezra Rozelle of Harding on May 4, 1944 in Forty Fort.

They moved to Bound Brook, NJ early 1950s, then to East Brunswick, NJ a few years later.

In 1968 they relocated to Davie, Florida and she lived there following the death of her husband in 2001 until 2005 when she moved to Monroe, NJ to live with her daughter, Joyce Rozelle Williams and her family.

She was a longtime employee of the Davie Florida Board of Education.

She and husband, Glenn, were members of several square dancing clubs in Florida and did exhibition dancing in Miami and Disney World. They traveled in their RV participating in national square dancing events around the country as members of the Camper Dancers.

She enjoyed various crafts, crocheting afghans and sewing her square dance dresses.

She is survived by her daughters Joyce Rozelle Williams of Monroe, NJ and Gayle Wright of Trinidad, Ca, sister Ruth Nygren of Sweet Valley, Pa, brother Robert Fitser of Winter Haven, Fl, 2 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren

and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Glenn Ezra Rozelle, parents Daniel Cooper Fitser and Alice Ellen Gingell Fitser, brother Daniel Fitser, son-inlaw Thomas James Williams and grandson Thomas James Williams II. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Metcalfe-Shaver-Kopcza Funeral Home Inc. 504 Wyoming Avenue Wyoming with the Rev. Leslie Halchak of the Mount Zion United Methodist Church officiating Interment will be in the Mount Zion Cemetery, Exeter Twp. Friends may call Tuesday 6p.m. to 8 in the funeral home.

West Pittston Library The West Pittston Library announces the following programs: Adults Using your iPad as an e-reader from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 18 National Library Week is April 15 to 20 Amnesty granted During Amnesty Week, return any West Pittston Library item and

you will not be charged any overdue fines.

Leaves of Library Love Come in any time during the week to put your name on a leaf and add it to our tree. See a visual representation of just how many people walk through the Library’s doors.

Weekly Story Time Story Time is for pre-school

children ages 3 and up and meets from 1 to 2 p.m. every Friday. Each Story Time includes books, songs and crafts related to that week’s theme. Topics this spring include: St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Earth Day, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, Birthdays, Pets, Bugs, National Library Week, The Great Outdoors and Dr. Seuss. Register by Wednesday of each week.

Robert J. Manganiello, 75, of Plains Township and formerly of Exeter, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013 in the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia surrounded by his family.

Born in Exeter on May 4, 1937, he was the son of the late John and Grace Leonard Manganiello.

He was a graduate of Exeter High School and served in the United States Navy.

Bob started his newspaper career as a printer apprentice at the Sunday Dispatch. He was a journeyman printer for the Times Leader for fourteen years.

When the unions struck against the Times Leader, Bob was part of the group that founded The Citizens’ Voice as a strike newspaper. Bob then utilized his hobby of photography to become chief photographer for The Citizens’ Voice.

He held that position for six years. In 1984, Bob became Marketing Director of The Citizens’ Voice. Within weeks, both the Publisher and his assistant left the newspaper. Bob was thrust into the position of General Manager, with no publisher to guide him. Because of the structure of The Citizens’ Voice at that time, every employee of the newspaper received the same salary regardless of title or responsibility. Thus, Bob now had all of the responsibilities of a publisher without any of the financial benefit.

As General Manager, Bob guided The Citizens’ Voice through some of its most tumultuous times. In 1989, he was instrumental in incorporating the newspaper, changing from union ownership to a newspaper owned by its employees.

Despite the odds against his success, Bob was able to cobble together a majority of the employees and board members to support his initiatives to build The Citizens’ Voice. He also reached out to build relationships with the business community. Through Bob’s efforts and those of his management team, The Citizens’ Voice made history by becoming the longest surviving strike newspaper in the United States.

In 2000, Bob had the foresight to insure the survival of the newspaper by facilitating its sale to Times-Shamrock.

This move not only provided many of the aging and retired former strikers with needed compensation for their shares, but also put The Citizens’ Voice on a solid foundation that has helped the newspaper grow stronger.

Bob was very civic and community minded and served on many local boards including Valley Santa, a volunteer program which provides toys for needy local children at Christmas; the Citizens’ Voice’s sponsorship of Youth Salute, a program which recognizes local high school students who excel in scholar-

ship, extra-curricular activities and community service; the fundraising committee for the 1989 Friends of Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America, Penn’s Woods Council; Pennsylvania Newspaper Association Membership Services Committee; Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business & Industry; Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce; Diamond City Partnership; Penn State University Advisory Board, Wilkes-Barre Campus; St. Vincent DePaul Kitchen; Pittston Chamber of Commerce; Wyoming Valley American Red Cross; United Way of Wyoming Valley, Planning and Resource Development Committee; INMA – International Newspaper Marketing Association; Professional News Media Association of NEPA; The International Newspaper Marketing Association; The Northeastern Pennsylvania Association of Manufacturers Representatives.

On Friday, November 19, 2004, Representative Paul Kanjorski rose on the floor of the US Congress to ask that the House pay tribute to Robert J. Manganiello on his retirement as publisher of the Citizens Voice Newspaper in WilkesBarre, PA. He was a member of St. Barbara Parish, Exeter.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death of his son-in-law, Andrew Calabrese in 2001; sisters, Margaret Manganiello and Gloria Watson.

Bob is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Claire Hornick Manganiello; daughter, Carolyn Calabrese and her husband, John Spitters of Havertown, PA and Danville, CA; grandson, Christopher Calabrese of Havertown, PA. Also surviving are sisters, Ann Marie Macijowsky and Alice Berkowitz, both of Florida; brothers, John L. Manganiello and his wife, Phyllis of Florida and Paul Manganiello and his wife, Louise, Williamsport; numerous nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 17 at 10 a.m. in St. Cecelia’s Church, Wyoming Avenue, Exeter. Those attending are asked to go directly to the church on Wednesday morning. Interment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton.

Friends may call Tuesday, April 16 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William Street, Pittston. Memorial donations may be made to the Robert J. Manganiello Scholarship at Kings’ College, 133 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 or to the charity of the donor’s choice. On-line condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.

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Thomas Anthony Falzone, 65, of Elizabethton, Tenn., died Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in his home after a battle with cancer.

Born in Pittston, he was a son of the late Frank and Sarah Falzone. A graduate of Pittston High School, he lived and worked in numerous towns in the Wyoming Valley area, from Pittston to Tunkhannock.

Tom worked as a high-speed production mechanic for Procter and Gamble prior to moving to Tennessee in 1998.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Judy Rorick Falzone; a daughter and her husband, Regina and Joseph Bittenbender; a son and his wife, Scott and Renee Falzone; a sister and her husband, Toni and Don Rusnak; five grandchildren; a maternal aunt; nieces,

nephews, cousins and friends.

He will be remembered as a hard worker, a loving husband and father who devoted his life to his family, and a man who thoroughly enjoyed life and the freedom of riding his Harley-Davidson Fat Boy. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on April 20, at the Bristol Seventh-day Adventist Church, 571 Highway 126, Bristol, Tenn.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to help fight hunger through the community outreach pantry at Community Services, Bristol Seventh-day Adventist Church, 571 Highway 126, Bristol, TN 37620.

The family is in the care of the Cremation Society of Northeast Tennessee, www.cremationsocietytn.com.

Angelo J. Bufalino, 82, of Pittston, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township, surrounded by his family.

Born in Pittston on Dec. 21, 1930, he was the son of the late Joseph and Grace Asaro Bufalino.

He was a graduate of Pittston High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

He operated dress factories and cutting rooms in the area garment industry.

He was a member of St. Joseph Marello Parish, Pittston.

He was avid walker with his close friends and he enjoyed his daily visits to DeLuca’s Music

Store. He also enjoyed his Sunday dinners with his family. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, and will be truly missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Margaret Plisko Bufalino, in 2007; a grandson, Joseph Bufalino, in 2007; and a brother, Lawrence Bufalino.

Surviving are his son, Joseph Bufalino, and his wife, Karen, Falls; daughter, Joanne Bufalino, Plains; grandchildren Angelo Bufalino; Christina Bufalino-Ritten-

house and her husband, Lloyd, and Gabriella Bufalino; a great-grandson, Lloyd Rittenhouse III; sisters, Sally Lombardozzi, Toms River, N.J.; Mary Jo DiLeo and her husband, Joseph, Pittston; Grace Hassey and her husband, Tony, West Pittston; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services were Saturday, April 13, from the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Marello Parish, 237 William St., Pittston.

Interment will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Exeter. Online condolences may be made at www. peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.

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Arthur F. Grogan April 4, 2013 Arthur F. Grogan, 46, of Duryea, died Tuesday, April 9, 2013.

He was born Feb. 21, 1967 in Scranton, son of Faith Grogan of Clarks Summit and the late Arthur J. Grogan. Surviving are his wife, Jill DeCandis Grogan; children, Riley M. and Arthur Phillip; brother, Frank Grogan (Gloria), Clarks Summit; sisters, Elizabeth Woodruff (Scott), Moosic, Kimberly Hahn, Clarks Summit;

grandmother-in-law, Norma Duddeck, Old Forge; mother- and father-in-law, Carole and Phillip DeCandis, Old Forge; sister-inlaw, Renee Kowalski (Ed), Norristown; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews; and two great-nieces.

Funeral services were Friday at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 100 Rock St., Hughestown. Visit www.kearneyfuneralhome.com for more information.

Theresa (Porzucek) Skrzysowski Mraz, aka “Smittie” or “Tereska”, 84, of Duryea, passed away Monday, April 8, 2013, at WilkesBarre General Hospital.

She was born in Dupont on Nov. 14, 1928, a daughter of the late Joseph and Julia (Soy) Porzucek.

Theresa was a member of Sacred Heart Of Jesus Church, Dupont, and its Altar and Rosary Society.

She attended Dupont schools. She worked for many years in the garment industry with Pittston Apparel and ultimately retired from Flexee’s Apparel, Pittston.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first

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April 12, 2013 Helen Karkut, 93, of Dupont, died Saturday at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township.

She was the widow of Walter Karkut, who passed away on April 17, 2003. The couple had been married for 55 years.

She was born in Pittston, a daughter of the late Michael and Catherine Zubanas Shugdinis and a graduate of Pittston High School.

She retired from the Consolidated Cigar Corp., West Pittston, and also worked at Rocky Glen Park.

She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont.

She was one of God’s easygoing and gentle people on Earth. She maintained her high spirits and faith even after losing two of her sons.

She enjoyed shopping and dining trips with her family as well as their trips to Atlantic City. She had a childlike excitement and enjoyment of flowers and nature.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by sons, Walter and Paul Karkut; sisters, Margaret Shugdinis, Alice Lufrano and Mary Karkut; broth-

ers, John and Frank Shugdinis; and nieces and nephews.

Surviving is a son, Stanley Karkut, with whom she resided; two sisters, Regina Ostrowski and Anna Shugdinis, both of Pittston; brother, Andrew Shugdinis, Pittston; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Thursday, April 11, from the LokutaZawacki Funeral Home, 200 Wyoming Ave., Dupont, with a Mass of Christian Burial in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery Chapel, Lackawanna and Pine Streets, Dupont. Interment was in the parish cemetery.

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brother, Giovanni, and sister Rosa Provenzano. Surviving are her two daughters, Grace and Francesca, only granddaughter, Cassandra Angelina, son-in-law, Jonathan Williams, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral services have been entrusted to Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Twp. There will be no calling hours at the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for the public on Tuesday, April 16 at 9:30 a.m. The Mass will be held from St. Joseph Marello Parish, William St.

David Nestorick; the family dog, Gizmo; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Friday at Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea, with a Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Of Jesus Cemetery Chapel, Dupont. Interment was at the parish cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Of Jesus Church, 215 Lackawanna Ave., Dupont, PA 18641, or to the American Red Cross, 256 Sherman St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.

Online condolences may be made at www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.

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Angelina Scarantino Angelina Scarantino, 89, of Pittston, was called home to be with the Lord Friday, April 12 surrounded by her family. Born May 30, 1923 in Montedoro, Sicily, she was raised in Palermo, Sicily until she came to Pittston with her husband, Frank, in 1954.

Angelina enjoyed spending her days with her family, cooking for everyone. She was especially known for her famous Ciampelli cookies.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Frank, parents, Gaetano Chiarelli and Calogera (Lombardo),

husband, Michael T. Skrzysowski, who died in 1964, and her husband, John Mraz, who died in 1996.

She is also preceded in death by her sisters, Constance Kuna, Mary Lavis, Caroline Vecchio and Ceil Mraz; and her brothers, Frank, Edward and John “Tommy” Porzucek.

She is survived by her son, Ronald, and his wife, Carol Skrzysowski, Duryea; daughter, Patricia Ann (Mraz) Nestorick, and her husband, David, Old Forge; grandchildren, Amanda Skrzysowski, Aniela (Nestorick) Trczinski and

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Allison; Melissa Evans and her husband, Will; Katie Stanchak and Mark Stanchak; his greatgrandchildren, Robbie Stanchak and Charlie Evans; his brother, John Stanchak, and his wife, Stella, of West Windsor, N.Y.; numerous nieces and nephews.

The funeral was Wednesday, April 10, from the Wroblewski Funeral Home, Inc., 1442 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, followed by a Requiem Service in St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church, 93 Zerby Ave., Edwardsville. Interment followed in St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Cemetery, Pringle, where military honors were accorded the U.S. Army. Parastas services were celebrated on Tuesday evening, Aporil 9, with the Very Rev. David Shewczyk officiating.

For additional information or to send the Stanchak Family an online message of condolence, you may visit the funeral home web-site www.wroblewskifuneralhome.com.Memorial contributions may be made in Sam’s memory to St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church, 93 Zerby Ave., Edwardsville, PA 18704 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

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Thomas A. Doble, 64, of Harding, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, as a result of a motorcycle accident.

Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late Anthony and Kay Bednar Doble.

Thomas was a 1966 graduate of West Pittston High School and a graduate of Penn State University with a degree in electronics. He was a U.S. Navy veteran having served during the Vietnam War. Thomas was employed by MacTac Adhesives, Moosic, for the past

10 years and previously had worked at Thompson Electronics, Dunmore, for 28 years.

His hobbies included camping and fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and brother and best friend, Jim. Surviving are his wife of 19 years, the former Judith Martin, Harding and stepsons, Robert W. Barrett, West Pittston, and Steven and his wife, Renee Barrett, Bealeton,Va.; grandchildren, Skylar (Cutie) Bar-

rett and Mason J. Barrett; brother, James, and his wife, Darlene, Harding; numerous nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter.

A Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday, April 13 at 9 at the Corpus Christi Parish at the Church of the Holy Redeemer, Harding.

To send the family an expression of sympathy or an online condolence, please visit www.gubbiottifh. com.

William V. Szulewski April 3, 2013 William V. Szulewski, 84, of Elizabeth, NJ passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Elizabeth.

Born in Dupont, PA, he lived in Elizabeth since 1974.

Mr. Szulewski was an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He

was a railroad engineer for Conrail in Newark, for 20 years, retiring in 1992.

He was the beloved husband of the late Gloria (Casper) Szulewski, devoted father of William Szulewski and his wife Rosa, and Robert Szulewski. Loving brother of Ed-

ward Szulewski.

Private funeral services were held under the direction of Krowicki McCracken Funeral Home 2124 E St. George Ave Linden, NJ (908)3529190.

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Samuel Stanchak, 89, a resident of West Wyoming, fell asleep in the Lord early Saturday morning, April 6, 2013, at Manor Care Health and Rehabilitation Center, Kingston, where he was a guest for the past 11 days. His beloved wife was the late Mary (Hubal) Stanchak, who fell asleep in the Lord on May 29, 2008. Together, Sam and Mary shared 59 beautiful years of marriage. Born on Aug. 3, 1923 in Olyphant, Sam was the son of the late Michael and Anna (Raulak) Stanchak.

Sam was raised in Lackawanna County, where he graduated from high school. Sam and Mary resided in West Wyoming for nearly 60 years. A U.S. Army veteran, Sam honorably served his country during World War II in the European Theater. During his time of service, he was decorated with the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal with 4 Bronze Stars and the Good Conduct Medal. Upon his honorable discharge on Oct. 14, 1945, Sam attained the rank of Private 1st Class. Prior to his retirement, Sam was employed as a meat cutter in the food service department of the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Plains Township. Additionally, Sam worked part-time as a meat cutter for the A&P Supermarkets throughout the local area.

Sam was a faithful member of St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church, Edwardsville.

Dedicated to his church, Sam was actively involved with the church’s various functions and fundraisers. Sam also held membership with the American Legion, Andrew Lawrence Post 644, Swoyersville. A man of many enjoyments, Sam especially enjoyed working in his garden and taking walks around his neighborhood.

Sam will be remembered for the deep love and devotion he had for his family. His presence will be deeply missed by his spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of his loved ones.

In addition to his parents, Michael and Anna Stanchak, and his wife, Mary, Sam was preceded in death by his brothers, Mitch and Michael Stanchak. Sam is survived by his sons, John Stanchak and his wife, Patricia, of Marietta, Ga.; Frank Stanchak and his wife, Elaine, of Swoyersville; Mark Stanchak and his wife, Brenda, of Larksville; his grandchildren, Edward Stanchak and his wife,

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OBITUARIES

Catherine ‘Kitty’ Szewczyk

Ann Davis

March 31, 2013

April 6, 2013

Catherine “Kitty” Szewczyk, 75, of Pittston, passed away unexpectedly on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013, at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre.

The former Catherine Zerblas, she was born Feb. 28, 1938, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ann Harris Zerblas.

She was a lifelong resident of Pittston and a 1956 graduate of Pittston High School.

Prior to her retirement in 2005, she had been employed as a floor supervisor at the Avanti Cigar Co., Scranton. Catherine was a member of St. John The Evangelist Church, Pittston, and was an avid Pittston Area wrestling fan.

She and her husband, Daniel, would have celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on April 12, 2013.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Vincent Zerblas, Pittston, and Joseph Zerblas (infant).

Surviving, in addition to her

husband, Daniel, are her daughter, Sharon Morreale, and husband Anthony, Pittston; grandsons, Anthony Morreale and Matthew Morreale, both of Pittston; brother Michael Zerblas and wife Judith, Pittston; and sisters, Mary Ellen Murphy, WilkesBarre, and Patricia Richards, Duryea. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were April 4 from the Kizis-Lokuta Funeral Home with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John the Evangelist Church, William Street, Pittston.

Interment was in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery, Pittston.

Catherine will be greatly missed by her family and friends, who are comforted only by knowing that she will live forever in their hearts and for all eternity with her Heavenly Family.

Ann Davis, 83, passed into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, April 6. She had been a resident of St. Luke’s Villa and former resident of Grove Lane in WilkesBarre.

Born June 26, 1929 in Pittston, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Josephine Flaherty Murphy.

Ann was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School.

Her main role in life was raising her family to the best of her ability.

She also worked periodically with various charities and for Lazarus and Boscov’s, The Boston Store.

Ann enjoyed simple pleasures in life, such as bingo, listening to Lawrence Welk and, most of all, hearing about and spending time with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

Her Catholic faith was of great importance to her and she de-

rived comfort from it throughout her life.

She was a member of the Parish of Our Lady of Fatima and a communicant at the Church of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception.

Her husband of 49 years, Bruce E. Davis, died June 26, 1992. A sister, Mary Murray, and brother, John Murphy, also preceded her in death.

Ann was a humble, gentle woman and her memory as a mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother will remain with us forever.

She will be greatly missed by her children, Ann and her husband, Andrew Sabol, of Dallas; Bruce and his wife, Donna Davis, of Plains, and Paul and his wife, Kim Davis, of Bear Creek; grandchildren, Edward and Michael Sabol,

Kimberly and Michelle Davis, and Melissa, Jessica and Paul Davis; great-grandchildren, Bishop, Xavier, Julius, Hayden, Braden, Tyler, Paul III and Dustin; brother, Charles Murphy, of Washington, D.C.; other family and friends.

A celebration of Ann’s Life was Wednesday, April 10 at McLaughlin’s – The Family Funeral Service, 142 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre, with funeral Mass in the Church of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception.

Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hanover Township.

Memorial donations may be made to the Parish of Our Lady of Fatima, PO Box 348, WilkesBarre, PA 18703-0348.

Permanent messages and memories can be shared with Ann’s family at www.celebrateherlife. com.

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Genevieve M. Labaty Elizabeth Marranca April 6, 2013 Pittston; son Paul, of Swoyersville; grandchildren, Elizabeth and husband attorney Joseph Dessoye; Joseph and his wife, Sheyla; Sarah, Julia and P.J. Marranca; great-grandchildren, Isabel Marranca and Joseph James Dessoye, and by her two canine friends, Charlie and Butkus, who brought her friendship and serenity; nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was Tuesdy, April 9, at Immaculate Conception Church, Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston. Interment was at Mount Olivet Cemetery, West Wyoming.

The family would like to thank Dr. Joseph Lombardo for his years of care and friendship to Elizabeth and the staff of Highland Manor for their compassionate care and friendliness during her stay there.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann’s Cathedral, Scranton, or the West Pittston Library.

Genevieve M. Labaty, Susquehanna Avenue, Wyoming, died Thursday at St. Luke’s Villa in Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Pittston, she was a daughter of the late Salvatore and Mary DeSalvo.

Prior to retiring, Mrs. Labaty had a career in retail and banking for many years.

She was an active member of St. Monica’s Parish/Our Lady of Sorrows Church, West Wyoming.

She was a member of The Ladies of Charity, treasurer of the Christian Mothers Altar and Rosary Society, vice president of the Golden Years Travel and Social Club, and the treasurer of the Wyoming/ West Wyoming Senior Citizens Club.

Among her favorite things, Genevieve loved her home and especially her kitchen, laughing, visiting, baking and cooking for family.

She cherished the time that she had with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her love continues in the thoughts and hearts of all whose lives she touched.

She was preceded in death by her adoring husband, Frank, in

2002.

Surviving are two daughters, Mary L. Supey and her husband, Thomas, and Sherri L. Patterson and her husband, Jeff, all of West Pittston; son, Frank Labaty and his wife, Barbara, Ashburn, Va.; grandchildren, Kristina Labaty-Carlson and her husband, John, Frank D. Labaty, Thomas Supey Jr. and his wife, Dori, Sam Supey and his wife, Krissy, Michael Supey and Matthew and Kylie Patterson; great-grandchildren, Gwendoline, Simon, Sammy, Samara, Tommy, Luke, Jake and Eli; brother, Sam DeSalvo and his wife, Mickey; and an aunt, Mrs. Lena Sardo.

Genevieve’s family sincerely appreciates the kind and considerate care provided by Dr. John Prater, Hospice of the Sacred Heart, the caregivers of the Commonwealth Hospice Unit at St. Luke’s Villa and the staff of Maxim Healthcare.

Funeral was Saturday from the Recupero Funeral Home, 406 Susquehanna Ave., West Pittston.

A Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday at St. Monica’s Parish/ Our Lady of Sorrow’s Church, West Wyoming, with interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton.

Donations may be made to Care and Concern Free Health Clinic, 35 William St., Pittston, PA 18640.

FUNERAL SERVICES INC. 255 MCALPINE STREET, DURYEA, PA 18641 (570) 457-4387 MARK KIESINGER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR and SUPERVISOR

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Elizabeth Marranca, 94, of West Pittston, joined the Kingdom of God on Saturday, April 6, 2013.

Born in Pittston, on Sept. 9, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Theresa Parente.

She graduated from West Pittston High School in 1937 and was a member of Corpus Christi Parish/Immaculate Conception Church.

She was formerly employed in the local garment industry.

She was a loving wife and mother who tended to her husband and children, and in her later years to her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

Elizabeth enjoyed tatting, playing the slot machines at the casino and card games with the family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, in 2001; brothers, John and Frank Parente, and sisters, Laura Deluca, Louise Zurenda and Anastasia Parente. She was the last surviving member of the Charles Parente family.

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Members of the Avoca Crime Watch gather around the ‘Welcome to Avoca Sign’ they bought as one of their first projects. From, left, are Avoca Police Officer Ken Salvo; adviser Stan Waleski; Jim Jumper, Chris Van Luvender, Ed Kearney, Pat Hannon; president Jim Brogan; E-mail secretary Grace McLaughlin; treasurer Jim Corcoran; Jim Allardyce, Bob Martin, Bill Kiesinger, Jim Doran; Avoca Police Chief Dave Homschek; secretary Gene Philbin.

By JACK SMILES | jsmiles@psdispatch.com

A local Crime Watch is not about people being vigilantes. It’s about people being vigilant. It’s about people paying attention to their surroundings as they go about their daily routines and chores.

Crime Watch is about neighbors reattaching themselves to their neighborhoods. It’s about neighbors watching YOU CAN out for the elderly JOIN and the children in The Avoca Crime their midst.

Watch meets the Jim Brogan, presithird Tuesday of dent of the Avoca every month. To Crime Watch, has join or learn more, call Jim Brogan at learned these things 457-8446. since last October when he called for the formation of a Crime Watch in Avoca Borough.

“I saw what was happening in Hazleton and Wilkes-Barre, the drugs, people being killed in the street,” Brogan said. Avoca Crime Watch president Jim Brogan, left, and treasurer Jim Corcoran “I thought we better get people togeth- check out an abandoned building on Main Street. The owner is selling the building and hopes to attract a buyer who will rehabilitate it, a good outcome er before the town goes to hell.”

Brogan, 65, wasn’t sure where to start for Avoca. so he used common sense. “Really, I had became the Crime Watch officers - Bro- yea “Night Out” to learn from the esno clue. I called people I knew, friends, gan, president; Ned Jones, vice presi- tablished Crime Watches in those borwho felt the same way.” The first Avoca dent; Gene Philbin, secretary; and Jim oughs and from the watch presidents, Crime Watch meeting was Oct. 1, 2012 Corcoran, treasurer.

Pina Hansen in Dupont and Trina Moss at the Pittston Diner.

The other five - Bill Kiesinger, Bill in Duryea.

Nine men showed up, several of them Joyce, Pat Hannon, Jimmy Doran and They ran a notice in the Sunday friends as members of the Ancient Or- Jeff Decker - became board members. der of Hibernians, an Irish Catholic Brogan and the other officers went to service organization. Four of the nine Dupont Borough meetings and the Dur- See WATCH, Page 3B

Question: What promise did Mrs. Samuel Leonardi of Pittston fulfill in 1950 that she made during World War II? 1950 – 63 years ago with High school athJudy Minsavage letes Joan Davenport, of Hughestown, and Betty Ritzie, of Dupont, were invited by Fred K. Leo, president of the All American Girls Baseball League, to attend a baseball finishing school in South Bend Indiana. After competing in tryouts in Scranton in 1949, they were considered outstanding prospects for positions on league teams and instructed to report to the school by April 13, 1950. By the fall of 1942, many minor league teams disbanded due to young men being drafted into the armed services during World War II. Major league baseball parks across the country were in danger of collapse, prompting Philip K. Wrigley, the chewing-gum mogul, to search for a possible solution to the dilemma. The league inspired the movie “A League of Their Own,” released in 1992. To see photos and read the incredible history of the over 600 young women that played on the teams from 1943 to 1954, log on to the league’s websie at www.aagpbl.org.

1960 – 53 years ago The Pittston Hospital Junior Auxiliary announced that a transistor radio would be awarded to the winner of its fund-raising effort. The group consisted of more than 50 girls. According to Charitable Institutions of Pennsylvania which have Received State Aid, published in 1898, the first public meeting to establish the Pittston Hospital was held on March 9, 1889. The first trustees were listed as John Law, Stephen Bennett, Thomas Lance, W. Watson, John Collier, Joseph Cake, Theo Hart, William Rutledge, Samuel Fenn, John Flynn, E.G. Mercur and George Ferris.

The Duryea Mid-Valley Old Timers Athletic Association headed by Al Galardi announced that the group would sponsor its 10th annual bus trip to Yankee Stadium to attend a Yankee/ Chicaco White Sox doubleheader. Tickets for bus fair and refreshments totaled $10.

Ben Cardoni reported a total of 2,361 organization members, the largest number recorded in the history of the club.

According to the Baseball Almanac, in 1960, the highest-priced tickets in the major leagues were the $3.50 box seats in Yankee Stadium and The Coliseum.

Today prices range from $15 for bleacher seating to $300 for MVP accommodations.

Just 60 pins short of first place, Joseph Preate, Ted D’Andriola, Gene Calogero, Tony Mucciola and Joe Merli of Old Forge and Exeter resident Nick Mauriello posted the highest team score ever hit by a Luzerne or Lackawanna County bowling team in the American Bowling Conference competition in Toledo, Ohio.

Hitting 3,032 total pins, the group placed seventh in the competition. The first ABC Tournament was held in Chicago, Illinois in 1901.

1970 – 43 years ago Ninety-six members of the Pittston Rotary Club celebrated their 50th anniversary at Fox Hill Country Club.

Clyde Garrison, Rotary president, Michael Insalaco first vice president, and Frank Barbera, second vice president, welcomed Luzerne County Commissioner Frank Crossin as toastmaster.

In the 1920 publication The Rotarian, it was noted the Pittston Club transported 127 boys in 22 member-donated cars to a number of Wyoming Valley historical sites.

Club member Attorney A.T. Walsh gave a brief history of each spot visited.

Susan Davala of Exeter, the first employee to retire from the Exeter Blouse Company, was honored at a retirement party at the Hi-Lite Lounge in Kingston.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Carmen Insalaco Carmen Anthony Insalaco III, son of Carmen Jr. and Kimberly Insalaco,of Dallas, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, April 14. He is the grandson of Rick and Lois Connors, of Wyoming and the late Carmen and Gerri Insalaco. Carmen has a brother, Dante.

Olivia Latoski Olivia Edith Latoski, daughter of Scott and Lisa Latoski, of Carverton, celebrated her seventh birthday on April 11. She is the granddaughter of Michael Boback and the late Shirl Boback, of Forty Fort and Norman Latoski and the late Bernadine Latoski, of West Wyoming. She is the great-granddaughter of the late Edith and Ernest Green, the late Michael and Mary Boback and the late Frank and Josephine Pitcavage.

Kylie Kowalczyk Kylie Ann Kowalczyk, daughter of Krystle and Adam Kowalczyk, of Wyoming will celebrate her first birthday on April 17. She is the granddaughter of Ann Marie Kowalczyk, of Harding and the late Robert Kowalczyk and Patricia and Gary Cardamone, of Bear Creek.

Jade Pilarcik Jade Lynn Pilarcik, daughter of Linda Chaump and Joseph Pilarcik, of Moosic, will celebrate her 3rd birthday on April 15. She is the granddaughter of Ann Chaump and the late James Chaump, of West Pittston and Joseph and Mary Pilarcik, of Wilkes-Barre.

A party will be held to celebrate the occasion.

Andrew Halko Andrew Vladimir Halko, son of John and Suzanne Halko, of Spring Brook Township, celebrated his fourth birthday on April 6. He is the grandson of Suzanne Kasteleba, of Duryea; John Kasteleba Jr., of West Wyoming; and John Halko Jr.,of Moosic. His godparents are his aunt, Anita Budzilek,of Dupont and Kevin Timinski, of Spring Brook Township. A monster truck party attended by Andrew’s family and friends and his best friends, Grutzen and Trixie, was held in his honor on April 6.

Aiden Weidl

Aiden Scott Weidl, son of Scott and Allison Smalley Weidl, of Clermont, FL, celebrated his second birthday on April 8. He is the grandson of Nina and Joe Smalley, of Pittston and Sharon and Dick Damron and Tom Weidl, of Florida. Aiden has a brother, Ethan, 7 years old. A Mickey Mouse birthday party was held while his grandparents were visiting from Pennsylvania.

Giuliana Latona

Giuliana Latona, daughter of Matt and Melissa Latona, of Hughestown, celebrated her 5th birthday on April 11. She is the granddaughter of Charles and Corinne Latona, of Pittston; Brian McNulty,of Pittston; and the late Annarose McNulty. She is the grea- granddaughter of Leo and Gertrude Latona, of Wilkes Barre.

Giuliana attends Holy Rosary School in Duryea and has a sister, Angelina, 11 months old.

Wyoming Area School District Superintentent Raymond J. Bernardi announces the following dates that have been set for kindergarten registration for the 2013-2014 school year: April 22 - Sarah J. Dymond eEementary School; April 23 Montgomery Avenue Elementary School; April 24 - JFKElementary School; April 25 - Tenth Street Elementary School Hours are 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the respective schools.

Any child 5 years of age on or before Sep. 1 should be registered. Parents are asked to bring their children to the registration as hearing, vision and readiness screenings will take place.

Birth certificate, valid proof of residency and the following immunizations are required: four doses of tetanus* (one dose on or after fourth birthday); four doses of diphtheria* (one dose on or after fourth birthday); three doses of polio; two doses of measles**; two doses of mumps**; one dose of rubella (German Measles)**; three doses of hepatitis B; two doses of varicella (chickenpox) or evidence of immunity. *Usually given as DTP or DT or TD ** Usually given as MMR

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Skylar Hoover Skylar Marie Hoover, daughter of Jeff Hoover, of West Pittston and Jill Burke, of West Pittston will celebrate her 11th birthday on April 16. She is the granddaughter of the late Kenneth and Linda Burke, of West Pittston and the late James and Loretta Hoover, of Pittston.

She is in fifth grade at Montgomery Avenue Elementary, a model with Kathy Donuhue Modeling Agency in Cherry Hill, NJ and an actress/model signed with Funny Face Today in New York City. She has starred in numerous commercials and is traveling to New York for auditions to catch her first big screen movie. Skylar has two brothers, Jeffrey and Kenney, and a kitten named Mittens.

Michael DeAngelo Michael Robert DeAngelo, son of Melanie and Michael DeAngelo, of Dupont, celebrated his first birthday on April 10. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gable, of Hughestown, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DeAngelo Sr., of Avoca and Ms. Darlene Jamieson, Duryea. He is the great-grandson of Mrs. Ann Marie Gable, of Pittston.

Michael Tonkin Michael James Tonkin, son of Amanda Begley and Michael D. Tonkin, of Pittston, will celebrate his sixth birthday on April 15. He is the grandson of John and Elaine Begley, of Pittston, Nancy Tonkin, of Avoca and Mike Tonkin, of Duryea and the greatgrandson of Rita Davis, of Pittston.

Michael’s birthday will be celebrated today with family and friends at Chuck E Cheese.

Emily Fairchild

Emily Genevieve Fairchild, daughter of Eric and Sherry Fairchild, , of West Pittston celebrated her 10th birthday April 7. She is the granddaughter of Rick and Debbie Holmes, of Harding; Barry and Paul Fairchild, of Kempton; and Les and Margo McDonald, of Riverside, CA. She is the great-granddaughter of Betty Fairchild, of Mountaintop, the late Richard and Betty Holmes, the late Gordon and Leatha Scoble, the late Lyle Fairchild and the late Frank and Genevieve Levenoskie.

Emily enjoys Girl Scouts and playing softball. She has a sister, Hannah who will be 7 years old in June.

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Holy Rosary students earn Ignatian Scholar Honors Holy Rosary students have earned the distinction of being named Ignatian Scholars.

This award recognizes those students who scored in the top 20 percent of all testtakers on the exam. From left, first row, are Emily Mazur, Denise Pinto and Amelia Desiderio. Second row, Matt Walsh, Taryn Ashby, Vienna Donnelly, Tory McNulty and Logan LaClair.

Spring uniforms Monday, April 15 begins the spring dress dode. Please check the student handbook on Edline for the dress code requirements.

Kindergarten readiness Kindergarten screening will take place from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on April 15 for students registered for the 2013-14 kindergarten class at Wyoming Area Catholic School. Letters will be sent home to families with their child’s time for testing. On this day, there will be no school for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students.

Report cards Report cards for the third quarter will be distributed at the end of the day on Thursday, April 18.

Spring pictures Lifetouch will take casual pictures of students on Wednesday, April 17.

Selections forms and details will be sent home with students in the family envelope.

Junior Achievement Eighth-grade students will attend Finance Park for the Junior Achievement program on April 16 while the fifth-grade class will attend Junior Achievement Biztown on April 22.

Reading record Mrs. Theresa Sabetta, librarian, announces that on March 1, 58 students at Wyoming Area Catholic School engaged in valuable reading practice and took part in setting a new national record in “Read The Most From Coast to Coast.”

These students contributed to a new national record of 4,409,622 Accelerated Reader Quizzes passed in one day.

“Read The Most From Coast to Coast” is a national Renaissance Learning event that began last school year and challenges students to break the record for the number of Accelerated Reader quizzes taken in one day.

All students who participated in this nationwide challenge received a certificate of participation and an official bookmark.

Students who participated are: Kindergarten - Abigail Butler, Michael Weiss, Lily Kasa, Katie Morgan, Michael Oncay, Jennifer Passeri, Mark Talarico, Emily Davis, Jacob Ivey Grade 2 - Kayla Kovaleski Grade 3 - Molly Moran, Carissa Benderavich, Samantha Casey, Joseph Kasisky, Andrew Phillips Grade 4 - Gabrielle Morgan, Molly Blaskiewicz, Shawna Casey, Michael Tkach, Makaylee Crake, Lynzie Skoronski, Matthew Sorick, Ethan Kozden, Walter Smith, Olivia Pavilco, Leana Lombardo, Christopher Hine, Emma Anderson, Sarah Murphy, Vaughn Rudloff, Jacob Van Horn Grade 5 - Ryan J. Reedy, Carl Yastremski, Ryan Gardjulis, Richard Morris, Kyle Potorski, Camryn Cassetori, Ethan Cegelka, Kristopher Latoski Grade 6 - Emma Ulichney, Rebecca Lalko, Tyler Mozelski, Danielle Morris, Christian Holmes, Alex Van Horn, Bianca Mazzarella, Josh Hartigan, Allyson Laiuvara, Dominic Cirelli, Nicholas Prociak, Dylan Burwell, Mackenzie Crake, Adiya Golden Grade 7 - Charles Kulick, Molly Poray, Aidan Barney, Emily Kaluzny, John Morris, Isabel Cherry, Dennis Harrison, Stephen Olson, Sarah Miller, Jocelyn Kosik Grade 8 - Rachael Cochran, Nicolle Cirelli, Madelyn Pavlico Labels and box tops Our school is a avid collector of Box Tops for Education. These box tops can be found on tops of many products that we purchase at the grocery store. Please clip them and send them in. You can drop them in a zip lock bag and bring them to the office or send them with your child.

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Loefflad-Wruble engagement announced Mr. and Mrs. William Loefflad, of Mountaintop, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Abby Elizabeth Loefflad, to Kyle Wruble, son of William and Susan Wruble, of Duryea.

The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Elmer and Marguerite Connor and the late Frederick and Gladys Loefflad. The prospective groom is the grandson of Ann Stonem of Taylor, the late William Stone and the late Carl and Katherine Wruble.

Miss Loefflad received a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Sports Science with a concentration in education from Ursinus College and a Master’s degree from Wilkes University in Instructional Technology.

She is employed by Pittston Area School District as a middle school health and physical education teacher.

Mr. Wruble received a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from East Stroudsburg University. He is also employed by Pittston Area School District as an elementary teacher.

A June 2013 wedding is planned.

Guests participating in Read Across America Day at the Tenth Street Elementary School are, from left, seated, Dr. Nancy Guarnieri, Wyoming Valley Chiropractor; Rita Mauriello, reading consultant; Kellie Tirva, mother and legal secretary; Jacci Mosley, co-founder, Fallen Officers Remembered; A.J. DeLucca, insurance agent, Samantha Williams, WA Key Club member; Susie Snyder, Head Start secretary. Standing, Dr. Lou Guarnieri, Wyoming Valley chiropractor; Dr. John Guarnieri, Wyoming Valley chiropractor; Ed Ackerman, editor, Sunday Dispatch; Cynthia Liberski, RN, nurse consultant; Don Jacobs, WNEP TV host for Outdoor Life; Eric Walkowiak, WA baseball team; Bart Chupka, WA baseball team; Michael Carey, WA baseball team; Brian Mapes, WA baseball team; Aaron Carter, WA Key Club member; Dave Kuharchik, meterologist and host of WBRE PA Live; Kristi Lyons, Head Start early intervention parent educator on maternity leave with son Jayden; Angie Yorina, dental hygienist. Absent at the time of the photo was Carol Skalski, retired WA teacher.

Readers participate in Tenth Street Elementary Read Across America In conjunction with the NEA Project “Read Across America,” Tenth Street Elementary School in Wyoming welcomed readers from the community.

The readers not only explained the importance of reading in their jobs, but also entertained the students by reading selected stories and answering questions.

Guests participating in Read Across America Day at the Tenth Street Elementary School are, from left, seated, Phil Scheone, WBRE-TV sports; Dr. John Guarnieri, Wyoming Valley chiropractor; Brian Mapes, WA baseball team; Eileen Cipriani, legal aide for State Rep. Phyllis Mundy; Eric Walkowiak, WA baseball team.

Standing, Officer Chris Vecchi, Bart Chupka, WA baseball team; Michael Carey, WA baseball team; Atty. Angela Sperrazza, John Judge, retired hearing examiner from the PA Board of Probation and Parole. Absent at the time of the photo was Atty. Matt Carmody.

Haduck-Levanavage engagement announced Megan Elizabeth Haduck and Albert Ray Levanavage, together with their families, are happy to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Daniel and Gayle Haduck, of Pittston. She is the granddaughter of Marie Haduck, of Duryea, the late Thomas Haduck and Joan Yesnowski, of Duryea and the late Robert Yesnowski.

The prospective groom is the son of Raymond and Mary Levanavage, of Pittston. He is the grandson of Dolores Levanavage, of Pittston and the late Raymond Levanavage.

Miss Haduck is a 2007 graduate of Seton Catholic High School. She graduated magna Cum Laude from Luzerne County Community College in 2009 with an Associates degree in Graphic Design. A member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, she is currently working at Boden as a CSR. Mr. Levanavage is a 2005 graduate of Pittston Area High School. He graduated from Luzerne County Community College in 2008 with an Associates degree in Criminal Justice. He was named to the Dean’s List at Penn State University and graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. He is currently working at UPS and the Dupont Monument Shop.

The couple resides in Dupont and will wed on May 25, 2013.

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Dispatch, calling for a meeting and 35 people showed up. They “passed a hat” and got $450.

Stan Waleski suggested the Crime Watch incorporate as a non-profit organization. Waleski’s organization, the Jolly Boys, best known for its youth basketball league, paid for the state and county filing fees and Avoca Borough solicitor Charlie McCormick handled the legal end of the incorporation pro bono.

An advantage to being incorporated is when a member registers, he or she gets a pin number they can use when they call 911. “They can say ACW and the pin number if they are reluctant to give their name,” Brogan said of the Avoca Crime Watch members.

At each meeting, a few more people showed. In six months, the nine founders lead an organization which has grown almost tenfold to 80 members.

Grace McLaughlin put together an email list to send alerts about meetings.

Charlotte Raup, a coordina-

Walter Sartorio of Pittston brought to our attention this 1968 photograph taken before Boy Scout Troop 303 of Pittston was about to embark on an overnight canoe trip to New York. The photo, taken in St. Rocco’s Church parking lot, marked the first time canoes, instead of homemade kayaks were used on the river excursion. Can you recognize anyone?

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man, gave speeches and presented Davala with a miniature sewing machine and a Ship n’ Shore Blouse.

The company that introduced the Ship ‘n Shore line was founded by Samuel Netzky in 1916 as Susquehanna Waist Co. in Susquehanna, PA.

tor of 14 neighborhood crime watches in Wilkes-Barre, was a guest speaker at one of the meetings. State Trooper Marty Connors gave tips on how to recognize meth labs and told horror stories of the devastation those labs can cause.

Treasuer Jim Corcoran said the Crime Watch doesn’t want to insulate the Avoca. “We don’t want to keep people out. We want people to know it’s a nice place to live. We’re trying to preserve that.”

Avoca police officers are regulars at the meetings where they read, blotter-style, the monthly report.

With only one officer on patrol per shift in the mile-square town of 2,700, police cheif Dave Homeschek appreciates the extra eyes. “Obviously crime in our area is increasing and it’s one more tool we can use,” Homeschek said.

But, Brogan emphasized, the Crime Watch members aren’t cops without badges. “We have our bylaws and our ‘dos’ and ‘donts.’ Don’t follow, don’t engage, don’t confront, don’t put yourselves in harm’s way. We don’t patrol. We’re just always on the lookout. People tend to

1980 – 33 years ago Bill Salus, of Wyoming, began his musical career in the 1930s when he taught himself how to play the washboard bass.

In the 40s, he bought his first banjo.

By the 1980s, Salus, an accomplished musician, had taught many area residents the art of playing the guitar and banjo.

He also loved singing with his wife, the former Ann Yakobitas, of

West Pittston. Known as the “King of the Banjo” Salus played with The Smoothies and Joe Parker Groups and for years performed at various minstrel shows and parties as a single entertainer.

Answer: Mrs. Samuel Leonardi made a promise that she would “arrange for the presentation” of a large crucifix to St. Rocco’s Church if World War II would end and her sons as well as those of her neighbors returned home safely from military

An example of blight on Main Street.

look the other way. We want people to take notice and report suspicious activity.”

The Watch bought a welcome sign for the borough with $1,100 in donated money — some of it from former Avocans living out of town — and with the help of Rep. Mike Carroll had installed on Main Street. They also bought Crime Watch pole signs and home window signs. A typical house sign reads “Crime Watch in progress. If I don’t call the police, my neighbor will.”

The Watch helped convince

the Avoca Borough Council to enact a landlord-tenant ordinance, which requires an inspection of properties posted for rent.

Mike Lombardo of the Pittston City Redevelopment Authority, a major figure in the city’s revitalization, will speak at the next Avoca Crime Watch meeting on Tuesday, April 16 at the Avoca Town Hall “I plan to talk about code enforcement,” Lombardo said. “It’s the Gulliani model, the broken window theory, that relates to

service.

The war ended shortly thereafter.

Mrs. Leonardi diligently collected donations for the crucifix that was unveiled in April 1950.

“The trouble with doing something right the first time is that nobody appreciates how difficult it was.”

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Abandoned houses like this one on Grove Street can attract criminals who steal copper pipes.

crime. I’ll talk about things like tracking the frequency of calls, which can lead to a nuisance property designation, and I’ll talk about the value of lighting.”

Brogan said the group is looking forward to hearing Lombardo. “We have a lot of blight.

Empty business and abandoned houses. We have houses abandoned so long nobody can remember who lived in them.”

Knowing that blight can attract crime, the Watch will have a borough clean up April 27

with Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Avoca Lions Club.

Lombardo cited what he called “a prime example” of neighborhood Watch success in Pittston. “The solving of broken windows of the Presbyterian church. Neighbors paying attention gave the police a good tip.”

Brogan grew up in West Avoca and has lived in the borough all his life. He’s a Vietnam veteran. He and his wife, Helen, have three children and six grandchildren.

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St Monica’s Divine Mercy Sunday held

Parishioners of St. Monica’s Church in West Wyoming celebrated Divine Mercy Sunday on April 7. From left, are Father Leo McKernan, pastor; and William Jenkins, deacon.

MATTERS OF FAITH

Bethel United Methodist 532Main St., Avoca 457-2566 Pastor Sharon Dietz 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.

First Thursday of each month – food giveaway, 4 to 6 p.m. for the needy of Avoca and Duryea.

Brick United Methodist 935 Foote Ave., Duryea 457-4424 Pastor Sharon Dietz 282-0104 Sunday worship service, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:15 a.m. during morning worship services for ages 3-12 Communion first Sunday of each month – non perishable food items will be collected.

Mondays – Bible study, 6 p.m. alternating each week with Bethel UM Church, Avoca; Miracle of Awareness – coffee time, 6 p.m.; meeting, 7 p.m.

Thursday – New beginnings meeting, 7 p.m. third Thursday of each month – United Methodist Women – 6:30 p.m.

Christian and Missionary Alliance 317 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston Meals have resumed at the Breaking Bread Soup Kitchen at the church.

Christ Community Clothes Closet will be open from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursdays and from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays.

First Baptist Church Water Street, Pittston Rev. James H. Breese, pastor Phone: 654-0283

First Congregational UCC 500 Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston PA Rev. Joan Mitchell, Pastor Sanctuary is handcapped accessible.

April 14 - The Rev. Gordon Wilson will lead the service .

First Presbyterian Church 14 Broad St., Pittston Rev. William N. Lukesh Sunday worship 9:15 a.m.

United Methodist Church Corner of Broad and Church Streets, Pittston Rev. Susan Hardman-Zimmerman Phone: 655-4340 Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Holy Communion: First Sunday each month Choir Rehearsal: Thursdays at 7 p.m. unless told otherwise United Methodist Women: Second Monday unless told otherwise Website www.umcpittston.org Phone 655-4340 leave message Saturday, April 20 - Family Style Roast Chicken Dinner and Bake Sale - Take outs start at 4:30 p.m. - seating from 5 to 7.

Dinner includes 1/2 roast chicken - Family Style mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, pepper hash, dessert and beverage. For tickets call 6031915 by Saturday, April 13th - please leave a message if no answer. Advance purchase of tickets is recommended - limited number of tickets at the door. Tickets for adults $9 and children under 10 - $5.

First United Presbyterian West Pittston Rev. James Thyren, pastor Phone: 654-812 April 14: 10 a.m., Sunday School; 11 a.m. , worship; 12:05 p.m., choir rehearsal; 3: p.m., confirmation class.

Services are being held at St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church, 1700 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. There is parking on Wyoming Avenue and in the parking lot behind the church

First United Methodist Church West Pittston April 15 - 7 p.m., Boy Scouts April 16 - 6 p.m., Women’s Club; SPRC Committee April 17 - 10 a.m., Mommy and Me; 6 p.m., Daisy Scouts; 7 p.m., choir April 18 -7 p.m., Weight Watchers April 19 - Noon to 6 p.m. Red Cross blood drive April 20 - 10 a.m., Worship, Sunday School,

confirmation Full Gospel Chapel Avoca Adult Sunday School, 9:30; Sunday morning worship, 10:30 a.m.

Glendale Gospel Church 105 Church Drive Glendale/Pittston Township Sunday service, 10:45 a.m.

Harding Church of Christ RR 1 Box 187A, Falls Sunday services, 10 a.m.; Sunday School and church service, 11 a.m. Call 388-6534 Holy Mother of Sorrows PNCC 212 Wyoming Ave., Dupont Rev. Zbigniew Dawid, pastor Daily Mass, 9 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Sacrament of Confirmation will take placeat 10:30 a.m. today, April 14.

Independent Bible Church 328 Main St., Duryea 451-0346 Inkerman Presbyterian Main Street, Inkerman Services: Sundays, 9 a.m.

Langcliffe Presbyterian 1001 Main St., Avoca Moosic Alliance Church 608 Rocky Glen Road, Moosic Pastor: Doug Jensen 457-6020 maccma2@verizon.net Sunday morning Sunday School for all ages, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday morning worship, 10:45 a.m.

Prayer meeting, Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery Ministry, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Nativity Of Our Lord Stephenson Street, Duryea Mass Schedule: Saturday: 4 p.m., Holy Rosary Church 5:30 p.m., Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Sunday: 8 a.m., Holy Rosary Church 9:30 a.m., Holy Rosary Church 11 a.m., Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Monday - Friday: 7 a.m., Holy Rosary Church Oblates of St. Joseph Highway 315, Laflin Masses are held at 7 a.m. daily (Monday through Friday) in the seminary chapel and at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning. There are no weekend Masses.

Confessions are heard daily from 9 a.m. to noon and from 3 to 6 p.m.

Office hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday; evenings and weekends by appointment. Office phone number is 654-7542.

Mass is celebrated at 7 p.m. every Wednesday in conjunction with the Novena to St. Joseph and St. Joseph Marello.

St. Joseph Marello William Street, Pittston Religious education classes are held on Wednesdays for all the students in kindergarten to fourth grade.

Classes are held on Sundays for fifth and sixth graders.

April 14 - 6 p.m., parents meeting for First Communion in the conference room of the parish center.

April 28 - 9:30 a.m., kindergarten graduation Mass; First Communion students (Renewal of Baptismal Vows); followed by breakfast in hall.

May 5 -1:30 p.m., First Holy Communion Mass Altar & Rosary Society of St. Joseph Marello Parish will host a spring raffle today, April 14 in the Parish Center. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., the raffle will be at 2 p.m. Get your admission tickets or raffle tickets from any member, by calling the rectory at 654-6902 or at the door. Refreshments will be served.

61st Annual Communion Breakfast The Parish Community is invited to attend the Altar & Rosary Society 61st Annual Communion Breakfast following the 8 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 19 in the Parish Center.

The St. Joseph Marello Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday, June 9 at the Wilkes-Barre Municipal Golf Course with an 8 a.m. shotgun start and dinner following at the parish hall.

There will be a golf committee meetingat 6 p.m. on Monday, April 15 at 6 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Parish Center.

Support our parishioners, the Frushon Family, at a benefit pasta dinner for Joey Frushon, the 10-year- old son of Joe and

Colleen Frushon, of Dupont.

The Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1:30 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 at Mount Carmel Center.

Any homebound parishioner who would like to receive the Sacraments call the Rectory at 654-6902 and a priest will visit them.

Corpus Christi Parish Immaculate Conception Holy Redeemer churches 605 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston Holy Redeemer Church Route 92, Harding Our Lady of the Eucharist 535 N. Main St., Pittston Mass Saturday vigil: 4 p.m.Sunday: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Daily Mass: 8a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) Saturday from 3:30 to 3:45 p.m. and by appointment School of Religious Education Religious Education classes meet from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. For more information, call Sister Mary Ann at 654-0263.

Sunday, April 28 will be the last day of class. Confirmation pictures are available after Mass from either Sister Mary Ann or Father Tom.Parish Pastoral CouncilThere will be a Parish Pastoral Council Meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 15 in the Religious Education Center.

Vacation Bible School - June 24-28.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Lackawanna Avenue, Dupont This week’s mass schedule is: Monday through Friday at 7 a.m., Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m..

The Women’s Society will hold its annual bake sale today, April 14 following all weekend Masses. Monetary donations will also be accepted. All profits will benefit the parish.

The Senior Outreach Committee will hold a Health Fair on Saturday and Sunday, April 20 and 21 following all weekend masses. All are invited to come and speak with a variety of medical professionals.

Confirmation clarification: All students who are currently in sixth, seventh and eighth grades will receive Confirmation in the fall. All must complete their service hours and have received service hour logs for parents.

St. Barbara Parish 28 Memorial Ave., Exeter Parish office hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and evenings by appointment.

Phone: 654-2103 Weekend Masses: Saturday – St. Anthony 4 p.m. – Vigil Mass St. Cecilia 5:30 p.m. – Vigil Mass Sunday - St. Anthony 7:30 and 10:30 a.m.

St. Cecilia 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Daily Masses: Monday and Tuesday, 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 7 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Christian Women’s Organization - Spring Tea news Any raffle prizes can be dropped off at the rectory no later than Tuesday, April 16.

Call Barbara at 654-0645.

Scheduling Mass intentions Beginning Wednesday, May 1 we will schedule Masses for the months of July, August and September. Mass intentions are scheduled on a first-come/first-served basis.

St. Barbara’s Parish Youth Night will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 at St. Barbara’s Parish Center. All students in eighth to 12th grades are invited.

DISTRICT NEWS • Pasta dinner to benefit Joe Frushon Joseph Frushon is a fourth grader at PA’s Intermediate Center. Joseph has just been diagnosed with Osteosarcoma (a type of bone cancer). There will be a pasta dinner will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. with takeouts starting at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 at First United Methodist Church in West Pittston to benefit Joseph Frushon, a fourth-grade student at PA’s Intemrediate Center who has been diagnosed with Osteosarcoma (a type of bone cancer).

Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 years of age and under. To make a contribution, call Mary Lyons at 457-2222 or Amy Brody at 954-1628.

• ‘Kickin’ It For Joe’ t-shirts T-shirts are being sold for $10 to raise money for the Frushon Family.

Anyone interested in purchasing one is asked to contact the school.

• PSSA Assessments The PSSA Reading and Math Assessments will be held from Tuesday, April 16 and Wednesday, April 17 this week. They will be administered to all students in grades 3 through 8. The PSSA Science Assessments will be administered to students in grades 4, 8 and 11 on April 22 – 26.

• Act 80 day Friday, April 19 is an Act 80 day.

Students will be dismissed accord-

ing to the following schedule: High School at 12:30 p.m., Middle School at 1 p.m. and Intermediate, Primary and Kindergarten Centers at 1:30 p.m.

MIDDLE SCHOOL • Reading and Math PSSA Assessments The PSSA Reading and Math Assessments conclude tomorrow. They will be administered to all students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades.

It is of extreme importance that all students arrive at school on time tomorrow.

• Eighth grade picture The eighth-grade panoramic picture will be taken on Tuesday, April 30.

Don’t forget to wear your school colors, class T-shirts, or make it a dress up day.

INTERMEDIATE CENTER • Science Fair/Poster board sale Science Fair information has been sent home to any student in grades 3, 4, or 5 who are interested. All proposals and information should have been turned in to Mr. T. The Science Fair will take place on May 6 and 7. This fair is voluntary and students must adhere to the guidelines provided.

For additional information, contact Mr. Twardowski at the school.

The PTO will sell the poster board required for students to complete their science project in the Intermediate School lobby every Wednesday during homeroom for $4.

Holy Rosary School news Father-daughter dance The Holy Rosary gymnasium was transferred into a beautifully decorated hall, complete with food, music, games, and prizes on April 12 for the father-daughter dance The most important part of the evening, however, was our preschool through eighthgrade young ladies, escorted by their fathers, making special memories to last a lifetime.

Enjoy a long weekend this week There is no school this Friday, April 19; however, we hope to see you at the 5K Race on Saturday, April 20.

5K Race/1 Mile Family Fun Walk Come join us for a walk, run, serious competition or just to have fun and enjoy what we hope will be beautiful weather and a great crowd. The Third Annual Holy Rosary School 5K Race/1 Mile Family Fun Walk will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 20 in front of the school. Pre-registration is preferred, but race day registration will take place the morning of the race from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. For more information, call Rene Hanley at Holy Rosary School at 457-2553.

Scholastic Book Fair The Scholastic Book Fair will be held on Tuesday, April 16 with all students having the opportunity to browse and purchase books during the school day as well as in the evening.

Bishop Youth Awards The Annual Bishop’s Youth Awards will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16 at the Cathedral.

Red Robin Family Fun Night Special thanks to Red Robin in Wilkes-Barre for hosting a family fun night for Holy Rosary School. A percentage of the total purchase price will be donated to our school when you present a certificate at the time of purchase.

Teach Children to Save Program Our third, fourth and fifth grade

classes will enjoy our “Teach Children to Save Program” at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 18.

Race for Education The Race for Education is one of the highlights of the year for our students and their families, while also a fun way for us to earn money for our school. We are in need of record keepers on Tuesday and Thursday mornings through May 10 to tabulate donations. Additionally, approximately 50 volunteers are needed to safely and efficiently coordinate the race on race day. Save the date - Friday, May 10 - and come join the fun.

Athletic banquet The Holy Rosary Athletic Association will hold its annual sports banquet on Friday, April 26 at St. Mary’s Center in Scranton. Reservation forms and payments should all be submitted to the office at this time.

Spring concert Our annual spring concert featuring fourth, fifth, sixth and seventhgrades will be held at 5 p.m. on Sunday April 28 at Holy Redeemer High School, Wilkes-Barre.

Gift certificate news Gift certificate sales are held from 8 to 10 a.m. every Thursday in the Holy Rosary Church Hall. School families may send in orders on Wednesday to be filled on Thursday.

Recycling In addition to cartridge recycling we also have cell Phone recycling. Select cell phones can be dropped off in the same location and recycled for credit.

For more information or for a list of qualifying cartridges, contact Mrs. Skutack at 457-2553.

Labels & Box Tops Campbell’s Soup labels and Box Tops for Education are being collected at Holy Rosary School. They can be sent in immediately and processed before they expire. There is no need to wait until you accumulate a quantity.

ABOVE: Brandon Singleton gets his heart checked by his cousin Talaya Singleton. Both are students in Miss Lauren Bachkosky’s class.

BELOW: Ella Mae Luvender from Mrs. Kristine Klem’s class and Marina Antal from Mrs. Brombacher’s class explore medical equipment.

St. John the Evangelist Parish Community 35 William St., Pittston.

Phone: 654-0053 Holy Name Society meeting - Today, April 14 at 11 a.m.

Parish blood drive will be held May 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church hall.

St. John’s Lutheran 7 Wood St., Pittston 655-2505 stjohnspittston@verizon.com Pastor: John Castellani Organist: Marcia Colleran Acolyte: Justin Peterson Sunday service: 9:30 a.m.

St. John’s P.M. Church 316 Main St., Avoca Pastor: Rev. Dale E. Pepper 780-9587 Sunday service, 10 a.m.

Bible Study at 6 p.m. every other Thursday.

Students learn to be community helpers

In Mrs. Renee Shotwell’s Career Development class at the Pittston Area Kindergarten Center, students learned about community helpers. For this particular lesson, students got to see and use some of the everyday tools used by doctors and nurses. The tools they explored were stethoscopes, tongue depressors, thermometers, band aids, hospital gowns and caps, flu shields and surgical masks, IVs, a pulse oximetry machine, an electrocardiogram machine, blood pressure cuffs and two types of oxygen masks. Students recognized that some tools were used in both professions while others were specific to doctors and to nurses. The teacher dressed in scrubs to show students how nurses and doctors dress in a hospital setting.

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The Holy Redeemer High School Chorus will present a concert today. From left, first row, are Ann Manganiello, music director; Eva Smith, Wilkes-Barre; Joseph Szczechowicz, Dallas; Justin Prenga, Wilkes-Barre. Second row, Sydney Smith, Kingston; Rachael Coassolo, Laflin; Beth DeMichele, Wilkes-Barre; Michele Fromel, Dallas; Emily Becker, Shickshinny; Nicholas McCarroll, Dallas; Michael Berbano, Plains; Louis Jablowski, Wilkes-Barre Twp.; Ben Nause, Swoyersville; Patrick Loftus, Mountaintop; Selina Malacari, Wilkes-Barre; Emily Makar, Wilkes-Barre; Caroline Jones, Mountaintop. Third row, Abigail Stucker, Wilkes-Barre; Abigail Wolfgang, Mountaintop; Adriana Wesolowski, Shavertown; Gabriela Soroka, Wilkes-Barre; Alexis Davison, Dallas; Roisin Burke, Wilkes-Barre; Jarrett Gabriel, Wilkes-Barre; Robert Dougherty, Shavertown; Michael

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Holy Redeemer Holy Redeemer High School will hold its annual spring art and music festival at 7 p.m. today, April 14 in the school’s McCarthy Auditorium.

The concert features a varied program of sacred and secular music by the Combined Chorus and featured soloists. An instrumental ensemble will also perform, and the traditional senior waltz will be presented.

The concert is preceded by the art show which showcases artworks created by all students in all art classes from the current school year and will be displayed throughout the school’s first floor beginning at 6 p.m. Works include drawings, paintings, 3D art, graphics, and crafts.

Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for seniors and students and are avail-

Students in grades 1 to 3 in the Accelerated Reading Program at Wyoming Area Catholic are, from left, first row, Samantha Casey, Michael Casey, Valerie Werhun, Matthew Maciejczyk and Grace Morgan. Second row, Carissa Benderavich, Jordan Chepalonis, Anna Toole, Vincent Contardi and Mrs. Theres Sabetta.

WAC reading program winners announced

Mrs. Theresa Sabetta, librarian and moderator of the Accelerated Reading Program at Wyoming Area Catholic, announces the Top Point Earners for the second quarter. Top Points reflect first place, second place and third place.

able at the door.

Ann Manganiello will direct the chorus and instrumental ensemble, Bev Glennon and Linda Johnson are art show directors and Tom Hanlon is waltz instructor.

Students in grades 4 to 8 in the Accelerated Reading Program at Wyoming Area Catholic are, from left, first row, Lindsey Chepalonis, Walker Cherry, LeanaLombardo, Tessa Romani, Molly Blaskiewicz and Gabrielle Morgan. Second row, Rachael Cochran, Bianca Mazzarella, Marissa Moran, Ryan Januszko, Timothy Murphy, Charles Kulick, Valentina Caparelli, Aidan Barney and Mrs. Theresa Sabetta.

Wyoming Seminary announces honor students Dr. Claire Hornung, Dean of Wyoming Seminary Lower School, has announced the Greater Pittston area students named to the Academic High Honor Roll and Academic Honor Roll for the second trimester of the 2012-2013 academic year.

HIGH HONOR ROLL Grade 6: Jessica Kilyanek, Hughestown.

Grade 8: Dominick D’Alessandro, West

Pittston; Reeya Lele, Pittston; Nicole Lukesh, Wyoming; Connor McGowan, Pittston; Katherine Romanowski, West Pittston; Alexis Sokach, West Pittston.

HONOR ROLL Grade 6: Christina Kilyanek, Hughestown.

Grade 7: Madeline Arthur, Wyoming; Erich Olsen, Pittston.

Grade 8: Connor Switzer, Harding.

Leo’s Preparing for the Easter Egg Hunt are, from left, kneeling,Rosemary Ritsick and Alia Gestl. Second row, Ashleigh Rose and Mikala Borino. Third row, Katie Jobson, Megan Dougherty, Lea Garibaldi and Andrea Stephenson.

Wyoming Area Catholic School third-grade students recently studied recycling in their science class. From left, first row, are Dominic Caparelli, Jonathan Renfer, Joseph Kasisky, Maya Kasa. Second row, Brooke Casey, Emma Hunter, Olivia Orlanso, Matthew Prociak, Grace Holmes, Samantha Casey and Jordan Chepalonis.

Third graders at Wyoming Area Catholic study recycling Third-grade students at Wyoming Area Catholic School recently studied recycling in their science class. These are some of the projects they made using recycled items. Mrs. Evelyn Owens is the third-grade teacher.

Leo’s Club members serving at the Dupont Volunteer Breakfast are, from left, Dominique DelPriore, Lea Garibaldi, Andrea Stephenson, Megan Dougherty, Rosemary Ritsick, Alia Gestl and Marie Terese Fox.

PA Leo’s Club keeps busy for the holiday The Pittston Area Leo’s Club recently provided a helping hand at the Dupont Volunteer Annual Pancake Breakfast, and helped pack candy bags and sort over 450 prizes for the Dupont Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt held on Saturday, March 30.

Lion Bart Bryk and Leo Marie Terese Fox help serve at the Dupont Hose Company Breakfast.

Third-grade students at Wyoming Area Catholic School who recently studied recycling in their science class are, form left, first row, Andrew Phillips, Jayden Halstead, Ccallen McCarroll, Mathew Mahally. Second row, Chloe Bidwell, Molly Moran, Carissa Benderavich, Zeb Moses and Mason O’Donovan.

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ESTATE NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that letters of Administration have been granted in the Estate of MADELON BALAS, late of the Township of Plains, who died October 30, 2012. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims to present the same, without delay, to the Administratrix, ANNETTE BALAS and her Attorneys.

SAPORITO, SAPORITO & FALCONE 490 N.MAIN ST. PITTSTON, PA 18640 ESTATE NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted in the Estate of WILLIAM F. BERKANT, late of the Township of Foster, who died December 20, 2012.

All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims to present the same, without delay, to the Administratrix, MICHELLE CLARKE and her Attorneys.

SAPORITO, SAPORITO & FALCONE 409 NORTH MAIN STREET PITTSTON, PA 18640,

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MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE

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160K miles.

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Motorcycles

HARLEY ‘92 DAVIDSON FAT BOY 20,000 original miles, some extras. Must See! Asking, $8,500.

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310

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DODGE `02 INTREPID

White, 4 door, good condition.

151,000 miles.

Asking $3,300 570-954-7459

FORD ‘08 FOCUS SE

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Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

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MAINTENANCE/ WELDER At a busy quarry.

Will also assist with quarry production.

WATER TRUCK DRIVER No CDL required.

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CHEVROLET `98 SILVERADO 1500 EXTENDED CAB LS

Runs great! 211,000 miles, 4x4, new windshield, alternator, front wheel studs, spark plug wires, ignition module, brakes, throttle body gasket, 3 oxygen sensors, fuel pump, tank, & filter.

New tires with alloy rims. New transmission. $4,000, OBO. 570-793-5593

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speed manual. 109K original miles.

A Title, very clean and well cared for.

Super white color.

New tires. $17,500.

570-956-3392

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HAZLETON MATERIALS

10 No 1 Lane Weatherly, Pa Apply in person or call 570.636.3300 (EOE)

FACILITY CLEANING SUPERVISOR AND MANAGER 2nd shift New

addition for full time experienced persons with no less than 5-7 years in related EVSHousekeepingCustodial and leadership knowledge in the facility cleaning industry. Ability to manage, work with staff, train and be in a working supervisory role.

Floor care knowledge required. The position is 2nd shift mainly 40-45 hours a week 3p-12mid some 2p-10pm.

Occasional Sat maybe needed.

Traveling will be required between Luzerne-Lackawanna- Lehigh Valley Area- with other opportunities within 75 mile radius.

Working with employees on all facets of cleaning will be needed.

Flexible, professional and ability to multi task under high pressure results. Excellent salary- car allowance, iPad and phone will be available. Clean MVR and valid driver license required.

Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.

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CLASS B DRIVER

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DRIVERS

Karchner Logistics is now hiring *Local & Jockey Drivers *Regional drivers Must have Class A CDL. We are rapidly growing and offer competitive wages. Please call

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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC/SEWING MACHINES Simmons a manufacturer of Beautyrest is seeking several Maintenance Mechanics is responsible to repair and maintain all machinery in the plant, including sewing machines.

Welding, fabrication & special projects.

Qualified candidates must be able to possess the ability to analyze repair problems, using independent thinking and troubleshooting skills.

Prefer vocational training and/or experience in sewing machine repair, familiarity with electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic system and bedding industry experience. High School Diplomas or equivalent, trade or vocational school training & 2-5 years of experience preferred.

Qualified candidates can apply by e-mail at Jkelly@ simmons.com or by fax including cover letter with salary history to 570.384.8561, Attention Human Resources, or by mail to: Simmons Company, One Simmons Drive, Hazleton, PA. 18202 E.O.E.

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ROLLBACK DRIVER & LIGHT DUTY ROAD SERVICES TECHNICIAN Openings for: Rollback Drivers, Light Duty Road Services Technicians. Must have good driving record.Experience required. We offer top wages & benefits package. Apply in person and ask for Paul or Dave: Falzone Towing Service, Inc. 271 N. Sherman St Wilkes-Barre, Pa 18702 570.823.2100

TECHNICAL TRAINING COORDINATOR Local flooring

company is seeking a Technical Training Coordinator to join the growing Technical Dept.

This position requires excellent written communication and administrative skills.

It will involve managing training sessions, handle all aspects relating to this function of the dept.

Must know Word and Excel. SAP a plus. Competitive starting salary with excellent benefits. If you are looking to be part of a growing team in a fast paced and challenging environment, Fax or email resume to: HR Department Box 667 Hazleton, PA 18201 Fax: 570-450-0231 donna.reimold@ forbo.com

548 Medical/Health

CAREGIVER NEEDED

Kind, compassionate, skilled persons needed for home care of the elderly. resume, clearance form, references & copies of any/all certificates requested. Serious inquiries only.

Send all to: P.O Box 14065 Kingston, PA 18704

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PART TIME RN/LPN AT BLACK CREEK, NUREMBURG, PA (3 DAYS) FULL TIME RN/LPN AT BLACK CREEK, NUREMBURG, PA FULL TIME RN/LPN AT FREELAND, FREELAND, PA Please go to www.rhcnepa.com for all information regarding where and to whom you send your resume, salary, location, and job functions.

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AEP Industries, Inc., manufacturer of flexible packaging films in Mountaintop hiring Starting at $10.50/hr. – PLUS .50¢ /hr. for night shift; 60-90 day evaluation provides increase $$ based on YOUR performance, attendance etc.

Full-time 12 hours shifts alternating / 3 & 4 day work weeks (overtime pay every other) Every Other Weekend A Must.

As a Machine Operator you will remove, inspect, and pack finish product to specifications with strong opportunity for promotion.

You must be able to do some heavy lifting, MUST know how to use a tape measure and scale, and be a TEAM PLAYER. Previous mfg. experience preferred. Benefit Pkg. includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Ins., Vacation, Holiday pay.

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Production/ Operations

ERG STAFFING STAFFING SER VICE is currently hiring for entry level production positions on 1st and 2nd shifts.

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ceramics, baskets, holiday items, glasses, much more. ALL EXCELLENT PRICES AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. 570-675-5046 after 5:30 P.M. YEARBOOKS. Coughlin (30) ‘282000. GAR -(18)) ‘37-’06, Meyers (15) ‘53-’03, Pittston (6) ‘67-’75, WVW (12), 1967-2000,Kingston (11) ‘32-’52, Hazleton, (8) ‘40-’61, Plains, (3) ‘66-’68, Hanover ‘51-’74.

Prices vary depending on condition. $20-$40 each. Call for further details & additional school editions. 570-8254721 arthurh302@ aol.com

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RAILING. Wrought iron. 3 pieces, 92”, 39”, 42” Rail covers 6 steps. $275. For details 881-3455

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PITTSTON LIQUIDATING SALE

MERCHANT’S VILLAGE Booth 157 1201 Oak St Everything must go! Oriental furniture. Living room sets, sectionals, recliners, bedroom sets, china cabinets, kitchen sets, kid’s animal chairs, lamps, lots more! Priced to sell.

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MAINTENANCE/ CAMP RANGER Non-Profit seeking professional candidate to manage and maintain camp in Kingsley, PA. Responsibilities include maintenance of site, safety and security of the property, and campers’ safety.

Perform routine and/or emergency repair and maintenance or supervise contractor performing repairs. Develop positive relationships with campers and community. Five years experience in construction trades or camp maintenance preferred.

Valid driver’s license. Ability to handle power tools and operate machinery and lift up to 100 pounds.

Must live in provided housing. Forward resume and cover letter to careers@gshpa.org or mail to GSHPA, Attn: HR, 350 Hale Ave.,Harrisburg, PA 17104

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Clothing

CLOTHING. Boys 14-16. Name brand hoodies, gym pants, shorts and jeans. All for $25 Women’s tops, small and med. $20 all.

570-709-9863 SUIT. Boys Communion. Navy blue, worn once. Truly like new. 12 Husky.

Inner seam. 24” $50 570-474-9866

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* NELSON * * FURNITURE * * WAREHOUSE * Recliners from $299 Lift Chairs from $699 New and Used Living Room Dinettes, Bedroom 210 Division St Kingston Call 570-288-3607

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Commercial/ Industrial Equipment

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TRI-AXLE DRIVER 3-4 years experi-

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VENDING MACHINES

Combination snack and beverage, with dollar bill changers.

Brand new. $1300 each. 570-690-9197

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Sales

ROUTE SALES POSITIONS Looking for aggressive, ambitious, reliable persons to operate bread route 5 days a week. Routes depart from Pittston. Excellent future growth and earnings potential.

Retail and/or vendor experience preferred but not required, we will train. Pay is $800 per week.

Must pass preemployment drug screen and background check. For additional information, please email info@route relievers.com EOE M/F/D/V

600 FINANCIAL 610

Business Opportunities

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS BIZ FOR SALE B to B Services Repeat Client Base Low Overhead Great Location High Net to Gross No Experience Necessary Finance & Training Available 1-800-796-3234

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Exercise Equipment

LEG EXTENSION MACHINE Hammer Strength ISO-Lateral. 4 years old, plate loaded, platinum frame, navy upholstery. New condition. $1000. SEATED L E G C U R L MACHINE, Hammer Strength ISOLateral. 4 years old, plate loaded, platinum frame, navy upholstery, New condition. $1000.

Call Jim 570-855-9172

545

Marketing/ Product

2nd shift 4pm-12 midnight $10.50/hour to start Additional new positions for Sovereign Commercial Services. Learn the facility clearing industry. Positions will give individuals a wide range of new skills from floor care to general facility cleaning.Must have valid license and car. Paid travel and mileage.Benefits after 90 days with paid time off and company shirts. Apply online at: www.sovereigncs.com EOE and Drug Free Workplace

545

Marketing/ Product

545

Marketing/ Product

COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPECIALIST

Responsible for marketing programs and services offered

by The Meadows Psychiatric Center/UCBH to targeted referral sources in the Dauphin, Lancaster, Berks, Schuylkill, Luzerne and Lackawanna County areas.

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications or a related field with (2) years’ experience. Background working in behavioral healthcare preferred. Requires excellent written and verbal communication as well as ability to relate to and deal with referral sources and the public.

Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle and reside in the calling area.

To receive consideration, apply at: www.themeadows.net Phone: 814-364-2161 Fax: 814-364-2622 Equal Opportunity Employer

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Sedan...................................... 83,385 4D Sport Utility............................. 77,761 2D Convertible.............................. 82,464 4D Sedan...................................... 34,151 4D Sport Utility............................. 69,856 4D Sedan...................................... 66,137 4D Sport Utility............................. 74,738 4D Sedan...................................... 12,819 4D Sport Utility............................. 44,244 4D Sedan...................................... 63,872 4D Sport Utility............................. 51,909 4D Sport Utility............................. 91,952 4D Sport Utility............................. 78,895 4D Sedan...................................... 55,350 4D Sedan...................................... 73,552 4D Sedan...................................... 22,133 4D Sedan...................................... 44,755 4D Sedan...................................... 33,800 2D Coupe...................................... 51,276 4D Sport Utility............................. 53,845 4D Sedan...................................... 15,878 4D Sedan...................................... 17,999 4D Sedan...................................... 15,831 5D Hatchback ............................... 23,349 4D Sedan...................................... 43,175 4D Sedan...................................... 69,369 4D Sport Utility............................. 61,791 4D Sedan...................................... 32,722 4D Sport Utility............................. 40,895 4D Sport Utility............................. 49,739 4D Sport Utility............................. 83,458 4D Sedan...................................... 15,889 4D Sedan...................................... 53,355 4D Sport Utility............................. 70,922 4D Sport Utility............................. 45,749 4D Sedan...................................... 26,482 4D Sport Utility............................. 56,697 4D Sport Utility............................. 61,206 4D Sport Utility............................. 34,270 4D Sedan...................................... 23,382 4D Sedan...................................... 19,488 4D Sedan...................................... 7,290 4D Sedan...................................... 65,211 4D Sport Utility............................. 58,426 4D Sport Utility............................. 70,715 4D Sedan...................................... 59,984 4D Sedan...................................... 43,615 4D Sport Utility............................. 79,631 4D Crew Cab ................................ 84,598 4D Sedan...................................... 68,014 4D Sedan...................................... 41,987 4D Sedan...................................... 52,033 4D Sport Utility............................. 33,880 4D Sedan...................................... 22,936 4D Sedan...................................... 13,271 4D Sedan...................................... 45,297 4D Sport Utility............................. 36,408 4D Sedan...................................... 75,559 4D Sedan...................................... 11,256 4D Sport Utility............................. 16,000 4D Sport Utility............................. 43,337 5D Hatchback ............................... 41,871 4D Sedan...................................... 24,061 4D Sport Utility............................. 78,023 4D Sedan...................................... 22,865 4D Sport Utility............................. 52,534 4D Sedan...................................... 5,894 4D Sport Utility............................. 42,220 4D Sport Utility............................. 29,789 2D Coupe...................................... 8,830 4D Sport Utility............................. 26,596 4D Sedan...................................... 36,704 4D Sedan...................................... 16,895 4D Sport Utility............................. 27,438 4D Sedan...................................... 38,259 2D Standard Cab .......................... 24,838 4D Sport Utility............................. 49,278 4D Sedan...................................... 46,586 4D Sport Utility............................. 30,205 4D Sport Utility............................. 18,247 4D Sport Utility............................. 33,466 4D Sedan...................................... 31,405 4D Sport Utility............................. 27,886 4D Sport Utility............................. 42,313 4D Sedan...................................... 36,733 4D Sedan...................................... 16,053 4D Sport Utility............................. 27,292 4D Sport Utility............................. 19,728 4D Sport Utility............................. 26,687 4D Sport Utility............................. 28,823 4D Sedan...................................... 49,864 4D Sedan...................................... 25,462 4D Sport Utility............................. 31,060 3D Hatchback ............................... 8,357 4D Sport Utility............................. 36,028 4D Sport Utility............................. 23,500

MILES $6,995 MILES $6,995 MILES $7,995 MILES $9,213 MILES $9,405 MILES $9,995 MILES $11,030 MILES $11,274 MILES $11,275 MILES $12,459 MILES $12,476 MILES $12,489 MILES $12,732 MILES $12,758 MILES $12,995 MILES $12,995 MILES $13,285 MILES $13,376 MILES $13,489 MILES $13,499 MILES $13,995 MILES $14,489 MILES $14,489 MILES $14,499 MILES $14,704 MILES $14,772 MILES $14,816 MILES $15,041 MILES $15,062 MILES $15,379 MILES $15,489 MILES $15,499 MILES $15,619 MILES $15,621 MILES $15,670 MILES $15,831 MILES $15,872 MILES $15,924 MILES $15,952 MILES $16,027 MILES $16,079 MILES $16,106 MILES $16,115 MILES $16,287 MILES $16,489 MILES $16,499 MILES $16,560 MILES $16,633 MILES $16,653 MILES $16,696 MILES $16,711 MILES $16,938 MILES $16,942 MILES $16,983 MILES $16,984 MILES $17,132 MILES $17,363 MILES $17,388 MILES $17,406 MILES $17,432 MILES $17,444 MILES $17,458 MILES $17,489 MILES $17,499 MILES $17,499 MILES $17,502 MILES $17,548 MILES $17,581 MILES $17,606 MILES $17,642 MILES $17,693 MILES $17,905 MILES $18,079 MILES $18,162 MILES $18,220 MILES $18,253 MILES $18,347 MILES $18,358 MILES $18,365 MILES $18,418 MILES $18,444 MILES $18,489 MILES $18,499 MILES $18,499 MILES $18,572 MILES $18,651 MILES $18,726 MILES $18,791 MILES $18,848 MILES $18,862 MILES $18,903 MILES $18,913 MILES $18,995 MILES $19,052 MILES $19,105 MILES $19,255 MILES $19,298 MILES $19,302 MILES $19,696 MILES $19,949 MILES $19,979 MILES $20,104 MILES $20,158 MILES $20,308 MILES $20,394 MILES $20,479 MILES $20,499 MILES $20,500 MILES $20,525 MILES $20,556 MILES $20,631 MILES $20,766 MILES $21,257 MILES $21,380

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KP16066 2013 Hyundai Elantra GS....................................

T31120A 2013 Toyota Corolla S..........................................

KP16068 2011 Hyundai Tucson GLS .................................

K13842A 2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited...........................

H29991A 2010 Honda CR-V EX...........................................

D0759A 2010 Chrysler Town & Country Touring Plus M8184A 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT Quad Cab.............

L12066A 2009 Lexus RX 350...............................................

L12077A 2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali...............................

C3752D 2012 Honda CR-V LX ...........................................

T30642A 2010 Toyota Avalon Limited..............................

AS0486A 2010 Acura TSX 2.4..............................................

T30647A 2010 Toyota Camry LE ........................................

H29855A 2011 Honda CR-V EX...........................................

T30732A 2011 Toyota Camry SE ........................................

T30793A 2008 Nissan Frontier SE ......................................

H29971A 2011 Honda CR-V SE............................................

H29932A 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Base..............................

L12002A 2008 Lexus ES 350................................................

H29873A 2011 GMC Terrain SLT-1......................................

J5600A 2012 Toyota RAV4 Sport ....................................

C3634A 2009 Cadillac CTS Base 1SA..............................

T30910A 2012 Toyota RAV4 Base......................................

H29905A 2010 Acura TSX 2.4..............................................

C3763B 2008 Acura RDX Technology Package...........

LP16048 2013 Ford Mustang V6........................................

P16046 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 LT..................

C3768A 2009 Cadillac CTS Base 1SA..............................

T31105A 2010 Toyota RAV4 Limited.................................

T30955A 2011 Toyota Avalon Base...................................

L11983A 2010 Lexus ES 350................................................

L11929B 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT ....................

D0823A 2011 Honda Pilot LX ............................................

J5681A 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo .................

TP16063 2010 Toyota RAV4 Limited.................................

H29566B 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT ....................

H30066A 2011 Honda CR-V EX...........................................

J5619A 2010 Toyota RAV4 Limited.................................

C3687A 2010 Acura TL Base.............................................

D0826A 2012 Kia Optima SX .............................................

H29801B 2010 Ford Mustang GT .......................................

L12094A 2011 Acura TSX 2.4 Technology ......................

A11793A 2010 Acura RDX Base.........................................

D0708A 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab.....................

C3744C 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid EX................................

H29148A 2011 Honda Pilot EX-L.........................................

A11576A 2012 Acura TSX 2.4 Special Edition ................

T30977A 2012 Toyota RAV4 Limited.................................

C3773A 2008 Mercedes C-Class C300 Luxury 4MATICÂŽ ..........

T31113A 2010 Lexus ES 350................................................

T31138A 2011 Toyota Avalon Base...................................

A11798A 2007 Acura MDX Technology...........................

B10119A 2008 Mercedes M-Class ML350........................

H30057A 2011 Honda CR-V EX-L........................................

A11737A 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour EX-L ...............

L12088A 2010 Lexus IS 250 .................................................

L12067B 2011 InďŹ niti EX35 Base .......................................

B10077A 2010 Audi Q5 3.2 Premium.................................

BP16004 2011 Mercedes C-Class C300 ............................

H29814A 2011 Honda Pilot EX-L.........................................

T30782A 2011 Cadillac CTS Base.......................................

H29919A 2011 Honda Pilot EX............................................

D0873A 2010 Toyota Tundra Grade 4.6L V8 ..................

J5645A 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited ................

B10118A 2007 Lexus GX 470...............................................

H29572A 2011 Honda Pilot EX-L.........................................

BP16005 2010 Mercedes GLK-Class GLK350 4MATICÂŽ.....

D0729A 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS 2SS ........................

H29998A 2012 Honda Pilot EX............................................

BP16072 2010 Mercedes C-Class C300 ............................

BP16060 2010 Mercedes C-Class C300 ............................

A11809A 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ..................

L11883A 2009 Lexus RX 350...............................................

BP16071 2010 Mercedes C-Class C300 Sport 4MATICÂŽ.............

T30800A 2010 Toyota Highlander Limited.......................

D0799A 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT ................................

BP16042 2010 Mercedes GLK-Class GLK350 4MATICÂŽ.....

BP16059 2010 Mercedes C-Class C300 ............................

H29204A 2011 Honda Pilot EX-L.........................................

C3677A 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab.............

BP16034 2012 Mercedes C-Class C300 Sport 4MATICÂŽ.....

H29297A 2011 Honda Pilot EX-L.........................................

L12092A 2010 Lexus RX 350...............................................

T30951A 2012 Toyota Tacoma Base V6 ...........................

L12122A 2010 Lexus RX 350...............................................

T30253B 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo .................

B10061A 2012 Mercedes C-Class C300 ............................

B10088A 2010 Lexus RX 350...............................................

J5503B 2007 Cadillac Escalade Base..............................

L12086A 2011 Buick Enclave CXL.....................................

T31170A 2010 Toyota 4Runner Trail V6............................

BP16038A 2009 BMW X5 xDrive30i.....................................

BP16064 2011 Mercedes C-Class C300 ............................

A11664A 2012 Acura MDX Base........................................

L12022A 2012 BMW 3 Series 328i......................................

H27977B 2008 Mercedes S-Class S550 4MATICÂŽ..........

T31188A 2011 Toyota 4Runner Limited V6 .....................

B10097A 2011 Cadillac SRX Performance Collection...

BP16070 2010 Mercedes M-Class ML350........................

T30246A 2012 Lexus RX 350...............................................

L11923A 2009 Lexus LS 460 L.............................................

B10121A 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited ................

BP16055 2010 Mercedes E-Class E350 4MATICÂŽ..........

BP16047 2010 Mercedes E-Class E350 4MATICÂŽ..........

J5613C 2012 Acura MDX Technology...........................

B10112A 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 LTZ ...............

BP16051 2010 Mercedes E-Class E350 4MATICÂŽ..........

BS0501 2013 Mercedes C-Class C300 Sport 4MATICÂŽ.......

L11918A 2011 Lexus RX 350...............................................

J5443A 2010 Cadillac CTS-V Base...................................

L12120A 2011 Lexus GX 460...............................................

BP15974 2010 Mercedes S-Class S550 4MATICÂŽ..........

BS0502 2013 Mercedes E-Class E350 4MATICÂŽ..........

2D Coupe..................................... 6,338 4D Sedan..................................... 351 4D Sport Utility............................ 21,690 4D Sedan..................................... 20,179 4D Sport Utility............................ 25,678 4D Passenger Van ....................... 32,526 4D Quad Cab ............................... 50,673 4D Sport Utility............................ 70,157 4D Sport Utility............................ 91,560 4D Sport Utility............................ 24,976 4D Sedan..................................... 35,129 4D Sedan..................................... 37,469 4D Sedan..................................... 28,526 4D Sport Utility............................ 33,370 4D Sedan..................................... 15,287 4D Crew Cab ............................... 28,890 4D Sport Utility............................ 20,952 4D Sport Utility............................ 42,521 4D Sedan..................................... 16,974 4D Sport Utility............................ 35,349 4D Sport Utility............................ 14,404 4D Sedan..................................... 19,154 4D Sport Utility............................ 8,316 4D Sedan..................................... 21,422 4D Sport Utility............................ 41,610 2D Coupe..................................... 8,783 4D Crew Cab ............................... 61,803 4D Sedan..................................... 19,921 4D Sport Utility............................ 17,791 4D Sedan..................................... 24,400 4D Sedan..................................... 26,523 4D Extended Cab......................... 18,000 4D Sport Utility............................ 17,231 4D Sport Utility............................ 24,696 4D Sport Utility............................ 21,889 4D Crew Cab ............................... 72,980 4D Sport Utility............................ 15,010 4D Sport Utility............................ 25,030 4D Sedan..................................... 23,498 4D Sedan..................................... 9,213 2D Coupe..................................... 7,029 4D Wagon ................................... 25,069 4D Sport Utility............................ 19,161 4D Crew Cab ............................... 46,793 4D Sedan..................................... 7,192 4D Sport Utility............................ 32,766 4D Sedan..................................... 23,155 4D Sport Utility............................ 3,003 4D Sedan..................................... 8,234 4D Sedan..................................... 41,994 4D Sedan..................................... 21,321 4D Sport Utility............................ 44,281 4D Sport Utility............................ 60,744 4D Sport Utility............................ 14,342 4D Sport Utility............................ 18,119 4D Sedan..................................... 37,444 4D Sport Utility............................ 37,069 4D Sport Utility............................ 59,121 4D Sedan..................................... 17,731 4D Sport Utility............................ 17,793 4D Sedan..................................... 11,351 4D Sport Utility............................ 20,124 4D Extended Cab......................... 19,073 4D Sport Utility............................ 64,537 4D Sport Utility............................ 53,439 4D Sport Utility............................ 16,811 4D Sport Utility............................ 22,873 2D Coupe..................................... 9,728 4D Sport Utility............................ 10,035 4D Sedan..................................... 26,868 4D Sedan..................................... 23,040 4D Crew Cab ............................... 35,138 4D Sport Utility............................ 18,787 4D Sedan..................................... 19,022 4D Sport Utility............................ 31,205 2D Standard Cab ......................... 494 4D Sport Utility............................ 30,131 4D Sedan..................................... 9,539 4D Sport Utility............................ 20,285 4D Quad Cab ............................... 14,120 4D Sedan..................................... 19,452 4D Sport Utility............................ 17,103 4D Sport Utility............................ 36,905 4D Double Cab ............................ 17,379 4D Sport Utility............................ 32,285 4D Sport Utility............................ 13,448 4D Sedan..................................... 11,302 4D Sport Utility............................ 43,234 4D Sport Utility............................ 63,444 4D Sport Utility............................ 17,240 4D Sport Utility............................ 56,670 4D Sport Utility............................ 39,968 4D Sedan..................................... 9,703 4D Sport Utility............................ 29,117 4D Sedan..................................... 4,308 4D Sedan..................................... 58,803 4D Sport Utility............................ 31,034 4D Sport Utility............................ 21,573 4D Sport Utility............................ 30,089 4D Sport Utility............................ 7,918 4D Sedan..................................... 45,772 4D Sport Utility............................ 9,048 4D Sedan..................................... 39,480 4D Sedan..................................... 38,903 4D Sport Utility............................ 19,214 4D Crew Cab ............................... 21,784 4D Sedan..................................... 24,063 4D Sedan..................................... 5,892 4D Sport Utility............................ 7,496 4D Sedan..................................... 11,166 4D Sport Utility............................ 22,184 4D Sedan..................................... 44,831 4D Station Wagon....................... 6,487

MILES $21,479 MILES $21,479 MILES $21,479 MILES $21,479 MILES $21,479 MILES $21,499 MILES $21,499 MILES $21,499 MILES $21,894 MILES $22,031 MILES $22,124 MILES $22,425 MILES $22,479 MILES $22,479 MILES $22,479 MILES $22,499 MILES $22,539 MILES $22,668 MILES $22,673 MILES $22,882 MILES $22,995 MILES $22,995 MILES $23,008 MILES $23,078 MILES $23,174 MILES $23,420 MILES $23,499 MILES $23,690 MILES $23,811 MILES $23,951 MILES $23,994 MILES $23,995 MILES $24,081 MILES $24,479 MILES $24,479 MILES $24,489 MILES $24,579 MILES $24,584 MILES $24,654 MILES $24,995 MILES $24,999 MILES $25,295 MILES $25,479 MILES $25,499 MILES $25,499 MILES $25,728 MILES $25,763 MILES $25,939 MILES $25,980 MILES $26,479 MILES $26,479 MILES $26,499 MILES $26,499 MILES $26,500 MILES $27,025 MILES $27,222 MILES $27,499 MILES $27,499 MILES $27,653 MILES $27,898 MILES $28,028 MILES $28,479 MILES $28,479 MILES $28,479 MILES $28,479 MILES $28,585 MILES $28,656 MILES $29,043 MILES $29,614 MILES $29,841 MILES $30,069 MILES $30,071 MILES $30,241 MILES $30,549 MILES $30,840 MILES $30,995 MILES $31,205 MILES $31,363 MILES $31,479 MILES $31,539 MILES $31,893 MILES $31,961 MILES $31,995 MILES $32,479 MILES $32,479 MILES $32,587 MILES $32,829 MILES $32,939 MILES $33,489 MILES $33,496 MILES $33,499 MILES $33,499 MILES $33,566 MILES $33,974 MILES $35,048 MILES $36,032 MILES $36,479 MILES $36,573 MILES $37,179 MILES $37,314 MILES $37,995 MILES $38,183 MILES $38,278 MILES $38,468 MILES $38,843 MILES $38,884 MILES $39,479 MILES $40,613 MILES $41,479 MILES $44,995 MILES $50,002 MILES $51,990 MILES $60,775

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2013 PILOT EX 4WD

MPG 28 City 39 HWY

• Model #FB2F5DEW • 140-hp (SAE Net), 1.8 Liter, 16 Valve, SOHC i-VTEC® 4 Cylinder Engine • 5 Speed Automatic Transmission • Air Conditioning with Air Filtration System • i-MID with 5 inch LCD Screen and Customizable Feature Settings • Rear View Camera with Guidelines • Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®3 • SMS Text Message Function4 • Power Windows and Door Locks • Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) with Traction Control • Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) • Cruise Control • Illuminated Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise, Audio, Phone and i-MID Controls • 160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 4 Speakers • Pandora® Internet Radio Compatibility5 • Bluetooth® Streaming Audio3 • USB Audio Interface6 • MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack • Exterior Temperature Indicator • Security System with Remote Entry and Trunk Release

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2013 ACCORD LX SEDAN MPG 27 City 36 HWY

229

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2013 Honda CR-V LX

• Model #CR2F3DEW • 185-hp (SAE Net), 2.4-Liter, 16-Valve, DOHC i-VTEC® 4-Cylinder Engine with Direct Injection • Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) with Traction Control • Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) • 16-Inch Alloy Wheels • Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Air-Filtration System • Rearview Camera with Guidelines • Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® • Pandora® Internet Radio Compatibility • USB Audio Interface • MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack • i-MID with 8-inch WQVGA (480x320) Screen and Customizable Feature Settings

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• Model #YF4H4DEW • 250-hp (SAE Net), 3.5-Liter, 24-Valve, SOHC i-VTEC® V-6 Engine • Variable Torque Management® 4-Wheel Drive System (VTM-4®) • 18-Inch Alloy Wheels • Power Windows/Locks • Fog Lights • Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) • i-MID with 8-inch WQVGA (480x320) Screen, Customizable Feature Settings and Rearview Camera with Guidelines • Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® • Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control and Air Filtration • Driver’s Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, Including Power Lumbar Support • 229-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 7 Speakers, Including Subwoofer • 2-GB CD Library • Bluetooth® Streaming Audio • USB Audio Interface

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*Lease 36 Months through AHFC AHFC. $0 Down Payment Payment. 1 1st payment and tags due at delivery. Residual $12,458.25

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MPG 17 City 24 HWY

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• Model #RM4H3DEW • 185-hp (SAE Net), 2.4-Liter, 16-Valve, DOHC i-VTEC® 4-Cylinder Engine • Automatic Transmission • Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control SystemTM • Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) with Traction Control • Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Guidelines • Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink • USB Audio Interface • Remote Entry System • 160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 4 Speakers • Pandora® Radio Compatibility • Bluetooth® Streaming Audio

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Honda’s 03 DODGE STRATUS SDN

00 MAZDA MIATA SE CONV.

Brown, 91K

Dk. Cherry, 103K

Now

$5,995

Now

$7,500

00 LEXUS RX300 AWD ACCORDS 08 ACCORD EX SDN Red, 54K ..........................NOW $14,950 09 ACCORD EX SDN Gray, 51K ..........................NOW $15,500 10 ACCORD LX SDN Black, 25K .........................NOW $16,750

10 ACCORD EXL SDN 06 Honda CIVIC EX Cpe, Gray 99K LX Sdn, Gray, 96K

$9,850 $10,950

Honda CRV 4WD $10,950 07 EXL, Blue, 73K $16,950

06 EX Black, 102K

Honda Accord 00 EX Cpe, Black, 48K 04 EXL V6 Sdn, Gray, 80K 04 EX Sdn, Gray, 50K 06 EXL Sdn, White, 56K

$8,500 $11,950 $12,500 $13,950

06 SUBARU LEGACY AWD

09 SUBARU IMPREZA AWD SEDAN

Navy, 52K

Red, 50K

Now

$13,950

11 TOYOTA COROLLA S SEDAN Navy, 11K

Now

$16,350

Now

$14,500

11 SUBARU LEGACY AWD SDN Gray, 29K

Now

$18,250

08 CHEVY IMPALA LS SDN

Gold, 103K

11 10 10 11

ACCORD ACCORD ACCORD ACCORD

Red, 41K ....................... NOW

$17,350

LX SDN Silver, 31K .........................NOW $17,950 LXP SDN Black, 13K ......................NOW $17,950 EX SDN Gray, 28K ..........................NOW $18,500 LXP SDN White, 22K ......................NOW $18,500

Now

PILOT 4WD 11 PILOT LX White, 22K ..........................................NOW $24,950 11 PILOT LX Gray, 23K............................................NOW $24,950 11 PILOT EX Gray, 40K ...........................................NOW $25,950 11 PILOT EX Black, 36K ..........................................NOW $26,500 11 PILOT EX Silver, 36K ..........................................NOW $26,950 11 PILOT EXL Silver, 31K .......................................NOW $28,950 11 PILOT EXL Red, 25K .........................................NOW $29,950 11 PILOT EXL Gray, 11K.........................................NOW $30,500 12 PILOT TOURING NAV/RDVD White, 18K NOW $35,750

CROSSTOUR 4WD 10 CROSSTOUR EXL V6 White, 42K ................NOW $22,500

09 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS SDN

10 Honda Fit Sport

Red, 37K ............................. NOW

$14,950

CIVICS 10 CIVIC LX SDN Red, 31K..................................NOW $14,950 10 CIVIC LXS SDN White, 46K.............................NOW $15,400 10 CIVIC LX SDN Silver, 21K ................................NOW $15,950 11 CIVIC EX CPE Red, 20K..................................NOW $16,950 11 CIVIC LX SDN Gray, 8K ..................................NOW $16,950 12 CIVIC LX SDN Black, 12K ................................NOW $17,950 12 CIVIC EXL SDN Gray, 33K..............................NOW $18,500 12 CIVIC EXL NAVI SDN Gray, 33K.................NOW $18,500 12 CIVIC EXL Black, 5K..........................................NOW $19,500

White, 53K

Now

Now

$11,950

10 CHEVY AVEO LT 5DR

Silver, 40K

Now

CRV 4WD 10 CRV EXL Titanium, 51K ........................................NOW $19,950 11 CRV LX Silver, 24K ...............................................NOW $20,950 11 CRV SE White, 25K...............................................NOW $20,950 11 CRV SE Titanium, 15K ...........................................NOW $21,500 10 CRV EXL NAVI Titanium, 49K ...........................NOW $21,500 11 CRV EXL Lt. Blue, 16K..........................................NOW $22,950 11 CRV EXL Titanium, 21K ........................................NOW $23,950 11 CRV EXL White, 18K............................................NOW $23,950 11 CRV EXL Black, 17K............................................NOW $24,950

ODYSSEY 10 ODYSSEY EX Lt. Blue, 28K....................................NOW $22,500 11 ODYSSEY EXL Gray, 41K ....................................NOW $27,750 10 ODYSSEY TOURING RDVD/NAV Black, 24K.NOW $28,950

*Certified Hondas have 1 yr - 12k, Basic Warranty & 7yr - 100k Powertrain from orig. inservice date.

04 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 4WD

Blue, 40K

Now

$12,950

09 DODGE JOURNEY SXT 4WD Blue 35K

Now

$14,950

07 Honda Pilot EXL R DVD 4WD

Silver, 58K

Now

$19,750

$13,500

10 VW JETTA SEL SDN White, 33K, 5 Speed

Now

$15,950

10 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 4WD

Red, 58K

Now

$13,500

10 TOYOTA COROLLA LE SDN

Gray, 85K

Now

$11,950

10 MAZDA 3i SPORT SEDAN

White, 35K

$11,950

$9,750

09 NISSAN VERSA 4DR

Brown, 47K

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Equipment

STORE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Kotch Pro Smoker, Band Saw, Computer Scale, Hobart Barrel Scale, Large Meat Block.

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548 Medical/Health

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blue with pink trim accents & wheels, white tires. Front & rear brakes plus coaster foot brake.

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796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

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906 Homes for Sale

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LAFLIN NEW PRICE $124,900

MOOSIC $92,900

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DUPONT REDUCED $68,500

424 Simpson St. Good condition Cape Cod. 3 bedroom, 1 full bath in quiet neighborhood.

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LAFLIN

OPEN HOUSE Sun., Apr. 14, 12-2 7 CONCORD DRIVE REDUCED PRICE! $229,900 Two story, 1,900 sq. ft., in Oakwood Park. 8 rooms, eat in kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, large living room, family room with fireplace, dining room, sunroom with hardwood floors.

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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 570-654-1490

111 Laflin Road Nice 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Split Level home with hardwood floors, 1 car garage, large yard and covered patio in very convenient location. Great curb appeal and plenty of off street parking.

Rt. 315 to light @ Laflin Rd. Turn west onto Laflin Rd. Home is on left.

For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-2852 Keri Best 570-885-5082

P E N D I N G

151 E. PSaylor Ave. Fixer upper with E great potential in quiet N neighborhood. 3 bedrooms, D 1 bath with off street parkingI and nice yard.

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SWOYERSVILLE OUT OF

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LAFLIN PRICE REDUCED $360,000

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4 bedroom, 2 full bath in a great neighborhood.

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY for lease. Units

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570-407-2703

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to laflin Rd; make left off Laflin Rd onto Pinewood Dr. Lot is on corner of Pinewood Dr. and Hickorywood Dr. MLS 13-23 atlas realtyinc.com Call Keri Best 570-885-5082

SWOYERSVILLE 100 x 150, cleared and leveled building lot. Utilities are available.

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50’ x 100’. All public utilities available.

Asking $24,500.

570-299-5415

ranging from 6002700 sq ft. prime Mountaintop area, great for business!!! High traffic area for retail or office space.

Prices ranging from $500.00/ month for smallest off street unit to $2700.00/month for large 2700 square foot building. call Amanda Colonna 570-714-6115 CENTURY 21 SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP 570-287-1196, for details and to view units.

Apartments/ Furnished

915 Manufactured Homes

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2 bedrooms, 1 bath mobile home located in a park on a rented lot along a quiet, dead end road. Covered carport and shed. In good condition, but needs updating $6,500. OBO. 570-735-1376 570-994-6308

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

DALLAS

17 Baldwin Street 1st floor, one bedroom, off-street parking. Living room, eat in kitchen, small office space. $575/ month, water & garbage included.

Tenant pays heat & electric, 570-310-1821

KINGSTON

E. W alnut St. 2nd floor. Located in quiet neighborhood.

Kitchen, living room, dining room, sunroom, bath, 3 bedrooms; 2 large & 1 small. Lots of closets, built-in linen closet & hutch.

Hardwood & carpeted floors. Fireplace.

Storage room. Yard. Washer / dryer, stove / fridge. Heat and hot water included. 1 year lease + security. $950 570-283-4370

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R. 1104 Springbrook Cape Cod home with endless possibilities. 3-4 bedroom, 1 bath, central air, plenty of storage. Enclosed porch, garage with carport. Situated on 3 lots. Directions: 181, Exit 180 Moosic (Rt. 11) L. onto 502, straight 1/2 mile.

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HANOVER

570-885-6848

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.

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909

Repossessed Income Property Out of flood area 5 apartments, 2 buildings on one lot in excellent condition. Hardwood floors. $95,000 570-822-9697

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