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Area mourns loss of doctor

Park given makeover

Area honors fallen GIs

Friends, family recall life of Dr. Jennifer Sidari

West Wyoming’s Charney Park gets new playground

Memorial Day parades held throughout region

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Wyoming Mayor Bob Boyer presents the Key to the Borough to President Jimmy Carter and Roselyn Carter at their visit to the Wyoming Monument on Tuesday. The nation’s 39th president offered remarks and greeted the crowd. Coverage begins on PAGE 3.

Where are you going my little one, little one … denly she was one. Wednesday was my day off then and they became “Greta days.” Just the two of us, all day long. She wore me out and I gained tremendous respect for moms who did this all the time. I’d dress her in her Osh Kosh bibbed denim shorts and we’d build block cities that filled the entire living room. It wasn’t long before she was walking and talking and she made up a song she called “Daddy Da.” Those were the only lyrics and she’d sing them over and over as we drove along in the car. It was music to my ears. She knew she was the boss early on and I vividly recall a day when she let me know. Out of the corner of my eye I saw her put something in her mouth and I immediately rushed over and stuck in my index finger to retrieve whatever it was. Greta bit down on my finger with the force of a vice grip and wouldn’t let go. She stared right into my eyes which may have been forming a tear or two and held me there several seconds before setting me free. Her point was made. It was a Cheerio, by the way. As smart a little tyke as she was, toilet training was just not happening. She was well past two and still enjoying the convenience of going on her terms, if you know what I mean. I’d sit her on her little potty chair in the

Presidential visit................................................ 3 W. Wyoming park dedication.......................... 4 City adopts policy ............................................. 5 Memorial Day parades .........................6, 28, 31 WA school board ............................................... 8

bathroom and plop down on the floor next to her with a stack of her favorite Little Golden Books between us. We’d read every one, some of them twice. She loved “Nancy Nurse” and Disney’s “The Rescuers.” My favorite was “Tawny, Scrawny Lion.” We’d sit there and hour or more and later, Greta would go in her pants. Maybe I went too far with the spoiling. Many times we would “perform” the Rescuers book with Greta starring as the lead character Penny and all of her dolls and stuffed animals cast in supporting rolls. We could do that all afternoon. VCRs had just come out and that opened new avenues of fun. Lady and the Tramp was one of her favorite movies. When the Tramp would bring Lady to the Italian restaurant and the owner would tell his assistant that the Tramp wanted a plate of spaghetti and meatballs and the assistant would say “But, Tony, dogs a dona talk,” and the owner would respond, “Well, he’s a talkin ta me,” Greta would fall on the floor in hysterical laughter. Every. Single. Time. If she’s reading this, she’s probably laughing right now. She was three-and-a-half when she became a big sister. Michael arrived during the night while she slept. My parents had come to babysit and told me later they had to let

Vol. 67, NO. 15 City’s noise ordinance...................................... 9 Yaple Park clean-up.......................................... 11 Local chatter............................................... 12, 13 Editorial/letters ................................................14 Maria Capolarella Montante ..........................15

Nutrition............................................................. 17 Remembering Dupont’s fallen .....................29 Sports ................................................................ 33 Obituaries .........................................................43 Faith ...................................................................5B

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her stay up past her bedtime because she was the only one who knew how to operate the remote. I had presents for her when she awoke: a blue surgical mask (Michael was an 8-month emergency C-section), blue operating room bonnet and blue shoe covers. I made up a story called “The Night Mikey was Born” and she made me tell it over and over. She immediately claimed him as “my” baby and I put on her fanciest dress and took her to the hospital to see him. By the time she was four I had become adept at braiding her long hair which always had one, single drop of water hanging from its tip when I picked her up at the Y. We’d get a grape soda from the machine and, as long as no one was looking, I was allowed to scoop her up in my arms and carry her to the car. I could go on and on and — if I haven’t already — bore you all to death. So I guess I’d better stop. The only reason I got into this is because on Thursday Greta turns 30. At various stages of her life I used to wish I had the ability to freeze her and not let her grow a single day older. Now, as I try to comprehend how fast these 30 years have gone by, I find myself wishing I could freeze me so I could keep enjoying her another 30 or more.

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he was so tiny I could hold her in the palm of my hand. Like a bag of sugar, only a thousand times sweeter. Her favorite place to sleep was on my shoulder and that was fine with me, despite the protests of every grandma who witnessed this, her own and others not even related to us. “You’ll spoil her” was their admonition. “That’s the idea,” was my response. She deserved to be spoiled. “She’s not going to sleep at night,” the grandmas chanted. But they were wrong. She slept soundly, right from day one, with me tip-toeing in to check on her every time I rolled over in bed and awoke to the startling realization that I was a dad. She arrived on June 6. D-Day. But since we named her Greta it became G-Day to me. A friend had said the birth of a child is a person’s “own private miracle.” Another told me, “Wait and see, you’re going to fall in love in a way you never dreamed possible.” Both were right. I was a little afraid of her in the beginning. Never before had something so precious been entrusted to me. But love does conquer all. And what it didn’t, well, there was always those grandmas. That little, tiny baby didn’t last long. Sud-

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President’s day

Jimmy Carter joins Rutherford B. Hayes and Theodore Roosevelt as the only presidents to visit the Wyoming Monument.

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The visit of former President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter raised more than $46,000 for the Plains Georgia Better Hometown Program and the Carters were sure to thank all who donated. After a moving speech at the Wyoming Monument and a “Meet and Greet” at the

site, the Carters were featured at a special dinner at the Stegmaier Mansion in Wilkes-Barre. Tickets for the event were $575 each and an auction was held. The featured item at the auction was a painting of the Wyoming Monument done by President Carter. It sold for $15,000 and it should be no surprise who the successful bidders were. Larry and Diane Cook, owners of Cook & Cook Estate Liquidators, purchased

the painting. The Cooks are friends of the Carters and they organized the visit. “Diane and I really wanted the painting,” Larry Cook said. “We will add it to our collection and it represents how much we value our friendship.” Cook said he and his wife would consider loaning the presidential artwork to museums or other secure places for the public to view. The Cooks will be traveling to Plains, Georgia, in July as part of

the ongoing “Plains helping Plains” effort. The Cooks are having welcome signs made for the main entry roads to Plains, Ga. The signs are being donated by Voss Signs of Manilus, N.Y., a company owned by a high school friend of Cook’s. “I spoke to President Carter after the events of Tuesday and he and Rosalynn were overwhelmed by the crowd that

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Park gets facelift thanks to state, local funds By TONY CALLAIO Dispatch Correspondent Same park. More fun. West Wyoming’s Michael V. Charney Memorial Park on West Eighth Street recently got new playgound equipment and it was dedicated Thursday evening to the late Shirley Malloy, a long time Recreation Board member. The project was a culmination of efforts of several community groups to complete the vision of Malloy to upgrade the park and make it compliant with the federal Americans With Disabilties Act. West Wyoming officials said Malloy always strove to make sure there were parks and areas for recreation for the borough children during her years on the Recreation Board. One of her long-range goals was to upgrade Charney Park. When she died in 2009, her family and friends wanted to do something to honor her memory. Family and friends organized a very successful golf tournament to raise money. The Recreation Board matched funds that were raised from the tournament totaling nearly $20,000 from both groups. Still short of the $70,000 needed to improve the park, Eileen Cipriani, council president and staffer of state Rep. Phyllis Mundy, wrote a grant request to the state’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Community Conservation Partnership Program. Mundy helped bring the grant home, Cipriani said. “We were fortunate to have the West Side Trail project going on in town and was able to have ADA accessible sidewalks installed at the park entrances as part of the project,” Cipriani said. “The Shade Tree Commission chipped in a few trees and then the Wyoming Rotary club approached the borough and asked to participate in the project. The Rotary donated four benches for the park. It is very rare to have such a collaborative project and a credit to this community and the community spirit that Shirley embodied.” By the end of the project, all unsafe equipment was removed and new equipment installed while making the park fully ADA compliant.

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Top, Alexa Malloy, granddaughter of the late Shirley Malloy, proudly peels back the covering to the new sign bearing her grandmother’s name. Left, Kaleb Snook, 11, and his nine-year old brother Alex, right, enjoy the swings. Above, State Rep. Phyllis Mundy; Eileen Cipriani, West Wyoming Council president; Rob Malloy, Bob Malloy (Shirley’s husband): Alexa Malloy, Maureen Malloy, Jeff Malloy, Mary Malloy, Mark Malloy and West Wyoming Mayor Joe Herbert at the dedication of the Shirley Malloy Memorial Playground at the Michael V. Charney Memorial Park.

Council outlaws all discrimination, forms Human Relations group By GERRI GIBBONS Sunday Dispatch Correspondent Pittston City Council addressed discrimination on Tuesday night, passing an ordinance aimed at protecting the rights of homosexual, transgender, and disabled residents. Council did not refer to any specific problems of discrimination, but said that just as the city was updating its downtown, so it also wanted to update its policies, making it possible for all its residents to prosper. “Our administration is forward thinking and progressive,” said city solicitor Sam Falcone, commenting on the basis of the ordinance. The ordinance, drafted by Falcone, included protection for “all persons, regardless of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation or expression, gender, familial status, and mental and physical disabilities.” Ted Martin representing Equality Pennsylvania, said the ordinance was invaluable in the areas of housing and employment. “Most people understand that everyone needs an income and a place to live,” said Martin, “but, quite frequently landlords refuse to rent to people they perceive as different from them. Daniel Parry asked council to re-

ject the ordinance, saying it would lead to discrimination against those who held Christian religious beliefs. “The ordinance is unnecessary and problematic,” said Parry, “we are not presently denying any groups their civil rights.” Rebekka Parry said as parents of young children in Pittston, she was concerned about the city’s moral environment. Similar ordinances have been passed by 30 other municipalities in Pennsylvania which Martin said would protect 30% of the state’s residents. Martin said he hoped the state would also pass legislation reinforcing the concept of equality and opportunity for its residents. The ordinance creates a Human Relations Commission to investigate allegations of discrimination in employment, housing and other areas in Pittston. The commission will consist of 7 to 15 members, always an odd number, who shall serve overlapping terms of three years each. Members will be appointed by City Council. The commission may elect three, non-voting members to broaden the diversity of the group. Members shall be residents of Pittston or individuals who work full time within the city. No member may hold office in any political

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FW Post #4909 sponsored this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Memorial Day parade in Dupont along with the cooperation of AMVETS Post #189 and American Legion Post #657. Veterans and veteran supporters gathered at 8 a.m. at the Dupont V.F.W on Main Street. At 8:30 a.m. a memorial service was held at the Polish National Cemetery. The veterans then traveled to the

Sacred Heart Cemetery and conducted memorial services immediately following Mass at the Sacred Heart Church. Parade participants assembled at 10 a.m. at the VFW parking lot on Grant Street. John Kunicki, a decorated U.S. Army WWII artillery soldier, was the parade marshal. Thomas M. Marcilio, Lieuten-

ant Colonel, U.S. Marines, a Judge Advocate General (JAG) Officer as a prosecutor, defense attorney and legal services officer, was the principal speaker at the ceremony. Following the parade, all participants gathered for food and refreshments. Youngsters were served at the Dupont Hose Company and adults at the VFW Post Home.

Pittston Area Leo Club members Katie Jobson, right, Robert Pamrick, and Dominique DelPriore throw snacks to children lining the Dupont Memorial Day Parade route.

Parade dignitaries traverse down Chestnut Street.

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Above, U.S. Army World War II veteran John Kunicki of Dupont VFW Post 4909 throws bubble gum to the crowd as he rides along the Dupont Memorial Day Parade route on Monday morning. Below left, Joelle Marianacci, left, grabs a lollipop for her one-year-old son Dominic. Below right, The Pittston Area Marching Patriots turn the corner on Main Street during the Dupont Memorial Day Parade.

The Greater Pittston AMVETS Post 189 softball team and others watch the rest of the parade at the Dupont Municipal Building.

Jennifer Sidari, recent grad of TCMC, dies at hospital surrounded family By TONY CALLAIO Sunday Dispatch Correspondent A community morns. Family and friends remember. Jennifer Sidari, a graduate in the first class of The Commonwealth Medical College who had been named a medical doctor only a few weeks earlier, died Wednesday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, the same hospital where she was beginning her residency. Sidari, a 5-foot, bright, enthusiastic, upbeat, 26-year old, died surrounded by the people who meant the most to her. The Sidari family, of West Pittston, had hung a huge banner

from the front porch of their home congratulating Jennifer on her becoming a physician. And now, many family and friends have gathered over the last few days on the same porch joining her father Pete, mom Patty, brother Peter, sister Vicky, and boyfriend John Brunza in saying farewell. There will be a public viewing today at St. Barbara Parish Center, Exeter, and a funeral Mass Monday morning at Corpus Christi Parish at Immaculate Conception Church in West Pittston. Sidari had recently returned from a trip to Haiti, and the family spent a lot of time last week talking about her adventures there. It

is unclear what caused Sidari’s untimely death, but her brother, Pete, said it’s important to know she passed peacefully with her family by her side. Her father, Peter Sidari, said his daughter made her mark during the medical-aid trip. Many children Jennifer Sidari worked with there needed more than medical care, they needed someone to make them feel loved. Some children carried mites, and the other doctors hesitated to get close. Sidari didn’t think twice, and photos from the trip show how

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Best friends in high school, Jennifer Sidari, left, and Amanda Panuski embrace during their class’s senior picnic prior to gradation in 2005 from Wyoming Area.

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District passes ﬁnal proposed budget of $30.1 million By SUSAN DENNEY Sunday Dispatch Correspondent The Wyoming Area School Board passed its final proposed budget. While not binding, it is the last proposed budget before the final vote in June. Based on the final proposed budget passed by the board, taxpayers may get an unexpected break. The board approved a final proposed budget of $30,145,615 which includes a tax increase of 2.3 percent. The April preliminary budget in-

cluded exceptions allowed by the state. District business manager Tom Melone said the combination of several factors made for a more favorable budget. According to Melone, the district did not use any of its contingency funds this year. He also said that adjustments for unpaid leave and sabbaticals added to the district’s fund balance. The proposed budget calls for a 13.8522 millage rate for those district taxpayers who live in Luzerne County and a 76.9683 millage rate

for those who live in Wyoming County. The proposed tax increase would add about $36 to the average Luzerne County homeowner’s tax bill. Those living in Wyoming County would actually receive a small decrease in their taxes. Administrators fielded several questions about the district’s financial relationship with the Luzerne Intermediate Unit. Board members and residents alike questioned the $762,000 contract the board approved for 2013-2014 services provided by the unit.

Board member Mary Louise Degnan asked for insight into how students are assigned services at the LIU. A resident asked whether the board had looked into providing its own services, rather than contracting services out to the LIU. Administrators explained that often services are required for a small number of students and that it made sense to have students from several districts join together to comprise a class. Superintendent Ray Bernardi said that ESL (English as a Second Language) was a good example as

the district has few students who fall into that category. The board approved the appointment of Brendan Carter as percussion instructor at a salary of $1,294 for the 2013-2014 marching band season. The board also approved Nicholas Diaco as head girls volleyball coach at a salary of $1,815 for the 2013 season. There will be changes in classes for the 2013-2014 school year. The board approved changes to the number of classes at the elementary level.

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Plan B for PA fundraising arm By JOE DOLINSKY Sunday Dispatch Correspondent Following an ineffective information session on Thursday, the Pittston Area Educational Improvement Organization is now seeking alternative marketing efforts in hopes of bringing in area businesses to fund innovative school projects in exchange for tax credits. Pittston Area School District Superintendent Dr. Michael Garzella said the turnout for the information session was smaller than what was expected, but that the school district and those involved in the program aren’t throwing in the towel. “It was disappointing,” Garzella said. “But we’re absolutely not giving up.” The next course of action for the non-profit organization will be a June 11 advisory meeting in which future marketing strategies will be discussed – though Garzella already has an idea of what changes need to be made in order to attract prospective businesses to contribute. “We have a couple things that we’ve talked about,” he said. “I think what we could do right now is focus on a more personal faceto-face meeting and meet with the businesses that we know person-

ally.” Garzella said the organization can achieve this through the use of lists containing area businesses that are already participating in similar programs. “We’d like to look at this list and see how many of those businesses are in our community and maybe focus on those who haven’t yet been approved and want to be,” he said. Additionally, the organization hopes to paint a clearer, more concrete picture of what businesses stand to gain from participating. “We have to also look at it from a financial perspective in that we need to lay it out and black and white as to how exactly each business will benefit,” he said. Businesses that contribute to the program could receive a tax credit of 75 percent of its donation, up to as much as $750,000 per taxable year. That tax credit could increase to 90 percent if a business commits to two consecutive years. The funds would allow administrators to populate classrooms with new and innovative technology for students. “I do think it’s going to take a personal touch and we have to reach out. But we’re capable of doing that.”

Knights present check to Little Sisters of the Poor The Knights of Columbus Council 280 recently presented the Little Sisters of the Poor at Holy Family Residence with a check for $2,000. The gift will be used to help the Sisters in their mission of caring for the elderly poor. The Little Sisters of the Poor, who have been serving in Northeastern Pennsylvania since 1908, work closely with staff, volunteers and benefactors in creating a family spirit for the residents. They welcome the elderly who have limited funds and provide for their needs so they can live their last years in an atmosphere of respect, dignity and love. From left, are Jim Pethick, Jerry Reichle, Sister Marie Therese, Jerome Walsh and Grant Knight Ron Rusinko.

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By JOE HEALEY jhealey@psdispatch.com The state’s Liquor Control Board will take testimony regarding Pittston City’s new noise ordinance Monday morning. Council recently passed a noise ordiance for the entire city, which includes the downtown business district. The state police’s Liquor Control Enforcement bureau normally fields complaints and issues citations for bars in violation of the state’s strick code. The ordinance, which must be signed off by the LCB, brings noise enforcement complaints and violations to the city police and code enforement bureaus. A public hearing is set for 11 a.m. Monday at Cooper’s Seafood on Kennedy Boulevard, said City Solicitor Sam Falcone. He said an LCB representative will take testimony and report back to the full LCB and those members will vote on the change. Former Mayor Mike Lombardo

said an effective noise ordinance was always missing from city regulations, and City Manager Joe Moskovitz added that the new responsibilities will provide greater noise violation response capabilities. The ordinance stipulations covers the entire city and regulates car horns and alarms, radios and music players, yelling, shouting and whistling, animals and pets, drums and musical instruments and trash packers. Demolition and construction noise is permitted from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, except in an emergency. Other exemptions include parades, city vehicles operating on city business, excavations and repair of bridges, streets or highways at night when the work is unable to be performed during the day, school sports events and cheering, reasonable use of public address or loud speakers, fireworks under permit by the city and snow removal. Anyone found in violation faces up to a $300 fine, court costs, and/ or 30 days in jail.

Falcone said the city and the state have a different standard when it comes to loud noise or music coming from a bar. Under the LBC’s regulations, if there is any amplified sound heard outside the premises, the bar is in violation. But the city ordinance gives police and code officers more discretion. “We wanted to use the same reasonable standard that we use in the

neighborhoods for the licensed establishments downtown,” Falcone said. He said the downtown business district goes from the Red Mill on South Main Street to Parente’s restaurant on North Main Street. Kennedy Boulevard, the home of Cooper’s, is also part of the district. Falcone said city officials want to help businesses succeed downtown.

“It’s a contiuation of city’s goal to create an appropriate downtown atmosphere and to create an area to allow businesses to prosper and thrive.” He said similar measures are being used throughtout the state in “progressive, urban areas.” Falcone said the LCB officials will prepare a report and the full board could vote on it sometime this summer.

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Northeast Fair set for June 18 thru 23 One of Northeast Pennsylvania’s biggest and most affordable annual family events, the Northeast Fair, a Pennsylvania State Agricultural Fair, will begin on Tuesday, June 18 and continue through Sunday, June 23 at the 42-acre fair grounds located off Route 315 in Pittston Township. Complete information about all activities and events at the fair, including reduced cost advance admission tickets, can be found at the Northeast Fair website www. northeastfair.com. The Northeast Fair offers over 1,500 contests with thousands of dollars in prize money to be awarded, allowing plenty of opportunity for Pennsylvania residents to enter their favorite contests and show off their talents. Contest categories in the 2013 Contest Guide include special baking contests, floral exhibits & horticulture, needlecraft, arts, photography, crafts, wine & beer making, home produced foods, vegetables & tomatoes, 4-H, evergreen trees, grain & hay, fruits & nuts, group exhibits, antique farm equipment, fair queen contest (limited to Luzerne and Lackawanna County residents), battle of the bands, apiary & maple products, home grown music, special categories limited to youth under 19 years of age, and the beautiful

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There will be a wide selection of food at this year’s fair, with over 30 food concessions with hundreds of delicious and varied food items. One of the unique features of the Northeast Fair is that the fair board requires all food vendors to provide seating so fair guests have a place to sit and enjoy their food, rather than being forced to stand. Group & Family Day will be Friday, June 21 and the fair will open at 9:15 a.m. and feature extensive morning and afternoon educational and entertainment activities specially designed for children and early teens, along with over 25 amusement park style rides. Group & Family Day information along with special group pricing and group offerings are available on the fair website or by calling the fair business office at 570-6542503. Fair gate admission is $10 and only $7 with advance purchase, which includes unlimited free rides, all shows and exhibits, concerts and Motor Sports. Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. gate admission is only $7 and is good to late night closing.

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New playground takes shape Employees from Mericle give facelift to Yaple Park By EILEEN CIPRIANI Sunday Dispatch Correspondent Robert Yaple Park in Hughestown was given a helping hand. Longtime Hughestown resident and Parks and Recreation Committee member Marie Griglock applauded the effort as she watched dozens of volunteers from Mericle Commercial Real Estate Services busily working in Robert Yaple Memorial Park. The park facelift was thanks to the company’s “Lend a Hand Program.” Mericle, in cooperation with officials from Hughestown Borough made improvements and installed new equipment throughout the park.

Guy Rothery of Bear Creek Township spent much of the morning raking mulch.

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Cosmopolitan Seniors The Cosmopolitan Seniors next meeting is at 1 p.m. in St. Anthony’s Center on Tuesday, June 4 at

1 p.m. Host/Hostesses are: Amy Alpaugh, Tom Alpaugh, Ed Czachor, Ron McAdarra, Sharon McAdarra, and Juanita Herrick The previous meeting was attended by 52 members. After the call to order, Vice President Joe Kleback led the group in prayer, pledge of allegiance and a patriotic song accompanied by Bill Kull. Terri Mislan read the minutes of the previous meeting, and Amy Alpaugh gave the Treasurers report. Organist, Bill Kull entertained the group after the meeting. and while the group enjoyed refreshments. Afterwards Bingo was played. and raffles conducted. 50/50 winners were: Bernadine Bednar, Theresa Blasavage, Edith Jones, Ann Mattei, and Ed Stankoski. Tony Matreselva won the special game and Virginia Craig and Mary Ann Markowski the Bingo jackpot. A Mount Airy Casino trip is be-

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Noelle Marie Kozak, Pittston, PA, was awarded the Sister M. Charitas Loftus Medal for Excellence in Poetry at Marywood University’s commencement ceremony. She received a Bachelors of Arts in English. At Marywood, Kozak was a member of the English Club and was the senior executive editor of The Marywood University Bayleaf. The daughter of Walter and Doreen Kozak, she is a graduate of Holy Redeemer High School in Wilkes-Barre. Psychology Award The Misericordia University Psychology Department recently acknowledged the academic accomplishments of its top students during the annual Honors and Awards Ceremony in Lemmond Theater in Walsh Hall on campus. Jessica Zaborny of Exeter, received the Psychology Student Achievement Award for a traditional psychology major. The award is presented to a student for outstanding academic performance. Students graduated May 18 at the 87th annual Misericordia University Commencement ceremony at the Anderson Sports and Health Center on campus. Speech-Language Research Award Kearston Healey of Avoca, was presented with the SpeechLanguage Pathology Research Excellence Award at Misericordia University. It is granted to a student who takes initiative to participate in all

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Ackerman, graduated from graduated Bearden High School in Knoxville, TN on May 18. She is a granddaughter of the late Howard and Claire Ackerman of Pittston and the late Henry and Teresa Mazurski of Waterbury, CT. Terri graduated with honors and will be attending the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where she will be studying nursing.

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Sisters Graduate Maria Boris graduated on May 26 Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Middle School Education with a concentration in Math from the University of Scranton. Her sister Amy Boris graduated from Holy Redeemer High and will attend Mansfield University majoring in Criminal Justice. They are the daughters of Eric and Lisa Boris of Avoca. Wilkes honor grad Ashley Mundenar daughter of Mark and Donna Mundenar of Avoca graduated from Wilkes University Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and a dual minor in Neuroscience and Women’s Gender Studies. Mundenar, a 2009 Valedictorian from Pittston Area High School, will be attending Widener University in the Doctoral program for Physical Therapy. Bucknell dean’s list Bucknell University has released the dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2012-13 academic year. A student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to receive dean’s list recognition. Those students from Greater Pittston who met this standard are: Michael Mattei, Pittston, son of Richard and Donna Mattei of Harding, and a 2009 graduate of Wyoming Area High School. Michael C. Romanowski, Pittston, son of Michael and Kellie Romanowski of Pittston, and a 2010 graduate of Wyoming Area High School. Thomas C. Romanowski, Pittston, son of Thomas and Erica

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Bright luna moth casts an interesting shadow Photographer Bill Tarutis captured this photo on the outside wall of an area fast food chain restaurant. Bill, whose day job is teaching at Lackawanna College and who holds a doctorate in environmental science, identified the “bug” as a male luna moth. Bill found it interesting. So did we. So, we believe, will you. By the way, Bill says he came upon this male luna moth as it dried its wings after emerging from its cocoon. Bill explains that adult luna moths do not eat and only search for mates during their week-long life span.

Of all the words of tongue or pen, the saddest of all ‘what might have been.’ John Greenleaf Whittier

he unexpected death Wednesday of Dr. Jennifer Sidari at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, left all of Greater Pittston sad and shaken. The Wyoming Area graduate had received a full scholarship to The Commonwealth Medical College and was proud to be a member of The Commonwealth Medical College’s charter class. From her obituary, which appears on page 46: On May 11, 2013, Jennifer achieved her dream of becoming a doctor and was about to begin her residency in pediatrics at the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital in Danville. Despite Jennifer’s shortened life, her accomplishments are innumerable. Jennifer was nationally distinguished in her medical education and was nominated for the American Medical Association’s Physicians of Tomorrow Award. Jennifer combined her love for medicine with her passion for travel by volunteering in children’s hospitals and clinics around the world. Jennifer’s most recent adventure took her to Haiti, where she arrived with bags of medicine, supplies and toys. Jennifer left Haiti with only the clothes on her back, donating all of her personal items to those in need. This is one example of many acts that earned her The Commonwealth Medical College’s Global Pride Award, issued in memory of Dr. Raymond Smego, Jennifer’s mentor. In a story by Tony Callaio on page 7, Eileen Palmer, a retired Wyoming Area chemistry teacher, said, “A shining Wyoming Area star has left us far too soon. Jen was an amazing bundle of energy with a luminous smile and an always sunny disposition. “She was absolutely beaming when she was interviewed for TV after her graduation from TCMC. “It was my privilege to have taught her and I will forever treasure that Dr. Jennifer Sidari was a part of my life.” All of Greater Pittston joins us in extending condolences to Jennifer’s parents, Peter and Patricia Sidari, and her siblings, family and friends. We all share in your loss.

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YOUR OPINION WA Scholarship Awards Program a huge success I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped in any way in making Wyoming Area’s Fourth Annual Scholarship and Awards Celebration held in the Wyoming Area High School cafeteria the outstanding success it was. I offer my deepest gratitude to the individuals and groups who have worked for over a year to ensure the success of this year’s program. This year’s celebration was the largest to date with over 400 people in attendance. The Wyoming Area School District is a unique, highly successful district and this celebration is part of that uniqueness and success. The entire community shares in this celebration and its success. Margret Mead said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; it is the only thing that ever has.” Evidence of this statement was observed on May 23 when 52 students from the Wyoming Area Class of 2013 were awarded approximately $67,000 from our community. The scholarships were provided by local businesses, individuals, families and civic and school organizations. Several memorial scholarships were presented in honor of loved ones and individuals who were a major part of the Warrior community who have made an impact on our school.

These awards are major and unique accomplishments for our community and a deserving gift for those seniors who were recipients at the celebration. A program like this is not a one-person show and I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the members of the Wyoming Area Scholarship Committee as well as Mr. Raymond Bernardi, Wyoming Area superintendent, and his administration, and past and present members of the board of education for their continued support of this unique program . The committee members from the community in alphabetical order are Alicia Adonizio, Karen Aritz, Julianna Borzell, Terri Bugelholl, Amy Hetro, Gina LaNunzita, Anita Montante, Kelly W. Pacelli and Karen Schall. The school staff members are Ann Agolino, Barbara Bullions, Brian Butler, Tony Callaio, Judy Cefalo, Lisa Dolhon, Denise Holmes, Daneen Kearns, Juel Anne Klepadlo, Leo Lulewicz, Rita Mauriello, Teddy Rabel, Jean Marie Radle and Jennifer Vacula. The response after the program was extremely positive. We all look forward to next year’s program, hopefully with more awards. Always Warrior Proud, Rosella Fedor-Purcell Chair, 2013 WA Scholarship/Award Celebration

Grateful for remembrance on Memorial Day It was an honor for us this past Memorial Day as our grandson Dominick John Liguori and all of our warriors were remembered at the Wyoming Cemetery. The Liguori/Kovalik families want to thank American Legion Post 904, VFW Post 396, American Legion Post 833 and the Northeast Pa. Coast Guard Veterans Association, along with Wyoming/

West Wyoming boroughs for a special day for all our armed forces, including our POWs and MIAs. All of you wonderful people made us feel proud during this sad time for us. Sam and Sandy Liguori Andy and Andrea Kovalik families

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Haven. “Come,” she said. Her enthusiasm opened many memories. Sure enough, I asked my Marilyn if she would drive us to White Haven. She obliged and I was thrilled, for it meant a road trip through country roads and quality time with my daughter. I was in awe of the beauty of the mountains, the color of the sky, the willowy clouds and the magnificence of the Francis Walter Dam. The exterior of the restored

building is commanding as are the grounds. What most touched my heart was the enthusiasm and pride of the volunteers responsible for the accomplishment. I was feeling it for them and remembered our hometown people who, in 1970, responded to a notice in the Sunday Dispatch to attend a meeting to revitalize our little library that was located in one room on the second floor of Pittston City Hall. I will call them first responders for they came to the first meet-

ing and never left: Carmen Uritz, Bobby and Jean Linskey, Jean Campbell, Joe Luke and me. Finally, the paper clip icon and I wish a very remarkable man a happy 94th birthday. His zest for life, love of God, family and golf are inspirational. He is a joy! Best wishes to my husband, Chester Montante. P.S. Thanks, John.

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t’s time to write and I don’t have anything to write about! There must be a feeling in the heart and in the brain before the words can be put on paper. I feel as though my bones are going one way and my brain the other. I sit here staring, asking the Holy Spirit for inspiration. I recall a few years ago this happened and I talked to the paper clip icon that was on the screen. Somehow, we got through the column. Several weeks later, I received a telephone call from John Marino from Dupont Monument, telling me that he had fashioned the paper clip icon on a piece of granite with the words inscribed “C’Mon, Maria, You Can Do it.” That memento sits on my computer desk where I see it daily. It serves as a reminder of many things but mainly John and what a gentleman he is. I met him in the late 1970s when the Bicentennial Committee was planning to erect a coal miner statue in observance of America’s 200th birthday. He made our job much easier by taking full responsibility of the design, contacts and materials. There wasn’t a prouder father than Louie Marino, a member of the committee on the day that most meaningful statue was uncovered and dedicated. It was a joyous and emotional day. I recall Matthew Granteed watching with a look of pride and appreciation on his face and tears in his eyes. The Coal Miner Statue which stands on North Main Street serves as a tribute to the many men who labored in the coal mines. Mining was hard, dangerous and the lif line of many families in the Valley. When driving by the statue, I say hello and am reminded of the people who were the heart of this project: Louie Marino, George DeGuerolomo, John DeRossa, Frank Lenza, Angelo Marcino, Joe Nardone, Jerry Mullarkey and Judge Joseph Augello. The paper clip icon has shared the struggles, laughter and tears entwined in my articles and will understand this. Last Saturday, while attending a memorial service honoring veterans of all wars at the Samuel Miceli Veterans Park, I was emotionally

filled with a sense of loss and a feeling of pride - loss for all those who gave their lives for our freedom and pride in all who serve and have served in this quest. Samuel Miceli, my uncle for whom the park is named, served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After retirement, Uncle Sam returned to the Valley to take up residence and became active in the community and, especially, veterans affairs. He became a member of the Nino Montante DAV Post #46. Through his efforts and the cooperation of Mayor Thomas Walsh and members of the Pittston City Council the ground, was dedicated a veterans park. Uncle Sam’s vision for the park was to line it with cherry blossom and dogwood trees in memory of and dedicated to fallen comrades. When the trees were planted, there was no water supply so Uncle Sam filled containers of water and each day tended to their care. Not many trees were lost due to his determination and labor of love. What a glorious sight and legacy to see the trees in full bloom in early May. The Memorial Day ceremony held yearly at the park was conducted by the American Legion Post 477. complete with honor guard, gun salute, raising of the American flag and the playing of Taps. Joseph Savokinus, chaplain, coordinated and served as chairman of the wellattended program. Friends who came to honor our service people and to remember Uncle Sam are Judge Joseph Augello, Judge Fred Pierontoni, former Representive Tom Tigue, Chris Latonna, City Controller Jim and Judy Deice, Tony Bianco and Michael Delconti, members of the Luzerne County Italian American Association and Chester Montante, Nino Montante Post46. The paper clip icon has nothing to do with this incident but, perhaps Ed. Ackerman’s belief in signs does. Last week, Chet and I visited Dr. Renee Monahan’s office for a hearing aid adjustment. Dr. Monahan inquired about our plans for Memorial Day. We responded it would be quiet. She, in turn, offered with a glowing look that she would be busy at the opening of their library which is located in White Haven. Pictures of the restored stone structure appeared with the explanation that the building was used for needed train engine repairs as passengerws passed through White

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State Rep. Phyllis Mundy will hold her second annual legislative “Cause for the Paws” in conjunction with the SPCA from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 15 at Dailey Park in West Wyoming. “The second Cause for the Paws is shaping up to be bigger and better with numerous animal advocacy groups scheduled to attend,” said Mundy, D-Kingston. “Once again, we’ll raise awareness about the importance of li-

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It’s June - a time for strawberries. Strawberries are packed with nutrition. They contain more vitamin C than an equal amount of orange slices. One cup contains 150% of vitamin C per day, whereas oranges, still a very good source, contain 100%. Fiber is also found in strawberries. One cup of raw strawberries provides 3 grams of fiber as well as manganese, folate and potassium as well as the phytonutrients lutein, zeaxanthin, ellagic acid and anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are the pigment that makes strawberries red. We can enjoy one cup of strawberries for only 50 calories. If you add sugar to the berries, the sugar adds another 50 calories for each tablespoon of sugar sprinkled on. In a few weeks we hope to see strawberry U pick signs going up. Picking your own strawberries is a fun family outing. Penn State Extension has a newly-revised Let’s Preserve Series. The fact sheet on strawberries tells the recommended variety to freeze and how to best freeze them. Here is the abbreviated version, along with a recipe for uncooked strawberry jam and spinach salad. To freeze whole berries without sugar, wash, cap and drain the berries. Tray freezing will prevent the berries from sticking together. Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet or jelly roll pan and freeze until solid. Then transfer them to plastic freezer bags pressing out as much air as possible. The expansion of frozen water in the berry will rupture its cell walls, causing the berry to soften when thawed. Therefore, these taste best when eaten in a slightly-thawed state with a few ice crystals remaining. To freeze, whole, sliced or crushed strawberries in sugar, add ¾ cup sugar to 1 quart strawberries. Stir until most of the sugar is dissolved and let stand for 15 minutes before putting into containers. Soft sliced berries will yield sufficient syrup for covering if the fruit is layered with sugar and allowed to stand 15 minutes. Artificial sweeteners may be used to freeze berries, but they do not provide the beneficial effects of sugar such as color protection and thickness of syrup. Use the manufacturer’s directions to determine the amount of artificial sweetener to use. Artificial sweeteners can also be added after the berries are thawed. Uncooked Strawberry Jam from Fresh Fruit 1 3⁄4 cups crushed strawberries (about 1 quart) 4 cups sugar 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 pouch liquid pectin (3 oz) Yields approx. 4 half-pint jars Measure 1 3⁄4 cups of crushed strawberries. Place in an extra-large bowl. Add sugar, mix well and let stand for 10 minutes. Measure lemon juice into a small bowl. Add liquid pectin and stir well. Stir into fruit and continue stirring for 3 minutes. Pour jam into freezer containers or canning jars, leaving 1⁄2-inch headspace. Spinach and Strawberry Salad 1 pound fresh spinach, washed and patted dry 1/4 pound (1 cup) strawberries, sliced or quartered 1/4 cup of sliced red onion ½ cup walnuts Mix together Toss with salad dressing: 1/3 cup canola oil 1/2 cup white vinegar 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire Blend well with wire whisk or fork. Yield: 6 servings For your copy of Let’s Preserve, call 825-1701 and state which fruit or vegetable you are interested in learning more about.

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WP Library events include archaeology, kayaking, iPad classes Summer reading programs planned at Wyoming, Pittston and West Pittston West Pittston Library West Pittston Library announced a full listing of special program for all ages. CSI: Egypt Join Dr. Steve of the UPenn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology on Monday, July 11 at 6:00 p.m. in the basement of Immaculate Conception Church as he shows us how to use techniques to re-examine a 3300-year-old ancient Egyptian mystery. All ages are welcome; however, the program is designed for older elementary school children. Adult Programs Kayak the Susquehanna River Join the professionals of Endless Mountain Outfitters on a tour of the Susquehanna River on Sunday, July 14 at 8:30 a.m. This three-hour trip runs from Harding to West Pittston. Learn about stream ecology and wildlife along the river with Biologist on Board, Dr. Garrett Barr from King’s College Biology & Environmental Program. North Branch Water Trail Manager David Buck will give a history lesson about the Native American History along the North Branch and Moravian Bishop Johanne Ettwein’s Journal of his 1768 trip from Forty Fort to Friedenshutten. The trip will run rain or shine. No refunds will be given after Thursday, July 11. A single kayak is $50; a tandem is $65; and if you provide your own boat and shuttle it to the starting location, the cost is $15. Pre-registration is required. iPad Classes for Adults The library will be reprising its popular iPad classes this summer. Students will need their own iPad. The cost is $10 per class; a discount of $5 will be given if participants sign up for 5 or more. Pre-registration is required Session 1: Arranging Icons, Accessibility Features and iPad Maintenance Thursday, June 13 at 1:00 p.m. Session 2: Venturing Online Tuesday, June 18 at 1:00 p.m. Session 3: Using Your iPad for E-mail Wednesday, June 19 at 1:00 p.m. Session 4: Getting Social with Facetime and iMessage and Managing Your Contacts Tuesday, July 2 at 1:00 p.m. Session 5: Downloading and Using Apps Thursday, July 9 at 1:00 p.m. Session 6: Using your iPad as an e-reader Wednesday, July 10 at 1:00 p.m. Session 7: Playing Music Tuesday, July 16 at 1:00 p.m. Session 8: Using the Facebook App Wednesday, July 17 at 3:00 p.m. (note later time) Session 9: Exploring Photos Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 1:00 p.m. Session 10: Playing Games & Using Maps Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 1:00 p.m. Session 11: Using Your Calendar, Setting up Reminders & Notifications and Making

Notes Monday, Aug. 19 at 1:00 p.m. Microsoft Office Classes Join James Luft, owner of Iron-Tech Computer and Network Services, in a special series that explores the Microsoft suite of programs. Classes are $10 each. Pre-registration is required. Microsoft Word 2010 (Word Processing) Wednesday, June 5, 3:00 p.m. Microsoft Excel 2010 (Spreadsheets) Wednesday, June 12, 3:00 p.m. Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 (Presentations) Wednesday, June 19, 3:00 p.m. Microsoft Outlook 2010 (E-mail) Wednesday, June 26, 3:00 p.m. Book Club join the WPL Book Club on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:45 p.m. in an informal discussion of member-selected books. There’s no need to purchase the books; just ask at the circulation desk for an available copy of the month’s selection. Summer Reading Program Sign-Up Bake Sale, Friday, June 21: Sign the family up for the Summer Reading Program and pick up a few homemade treats from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you are interested in baking for the sale, drop off items at the Library on Thursday, June 20. Join the Friends: The Friends of the Library meet once a month at the Library. They will be meeting Monday, June 3 and Monday, Aug. 5 at 12:30 p.m. Bring a bagged lunch. New members are always welcome! Save the Date for The Friends of the Library Wine Tasting Event: Enjoy an evening at the library trying wines from the local vintners at Bartolai Winery and noshing on hors d’oeuvres. The affair will be on Sunday, Sept. 8 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 each or two for $35 and will go on sale in June. Organic Gardening Workshop Join the owners of One Perfect Harmony on Monday, July 15 at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of informative discussions on Organic Gardening vs. “Miracle-Gro” Gardening, the pros and cons of seed saving and methods for creating and maintaining a thriving organic garden. Pre-registration is required. Downloading Free E-books From the Library During this hands-on workshop on July 22 at 6:30 p.m., learn how to download an e-book from the library onto an iPad, Kindle Fire or Nexus 7. Children’s Programs The Summer Reading Program and Arts & Crafts Series Dig into reading this summer! Join this year’s Summer Reading Program and Summer Arts & Crafts Series. These two 8-week programs run from Monday, June 24 to Saturday, August 17 and are full of reading, prizes, games, crafts and songs…so dig right in.

Sign ups kick off Friday, June 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. during our annual Bake Sale. Join us as we welcome local magician and balloon animalist Pat Ward at 1:00pm. For additional information on any program, please visit the library’s website at wplibrary.org or call 570-654-9847. Wyoming Free Library The Wyoming Free Library invites the community to its Summer Reading Program Registration Party on Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. This year’s theme is “Dig into Reading!” Refreshments will be served and library representatives will be available to discuss the various programs for children and adults. For those who cannot attend, there will be a second registration on Monday, June 24 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sessions fill up quickly so it is best to register early. Please call 6931364 for information. The Wyoming Free Library is offering Zumba with Ryan, two sessions, Tuesday, June 11 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and Saturday, June 15 from 12-1 p.m. at the Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. Class is free and limited to 12 participants. Bring your own towel and water bottle. Suitable for all ages. Instructor is Ryan Aregood, Certified Zumba Instructor. Call 693-1364 to register. Pittston Memorial Library Summer Reading for KIDS will begin with Registration week June 17. Kids will get prizes for books read. We will have optional activity days on Tuesday and Wednesday. Family nights will be on Thursdays which will include movies or activities. We will conclude with a dirt party on August 5. Free and open to children in the community entering 1st grade to 6th grade. We are looking for volunteers grade 6 and up to help us with book logs. We will have an informational meeting on June 4 at 4 p.m. The Friends of the Library are looking for donations of the following supplies needed for the Summer Reading Program: permanent markers, children’s books, craft paper, colored sand, Altoid tins, pipe cleaners, paper maps, princess party supplies, glitter, Styrofoam balls, 12” skinny dowels, stickon jewels and beads, foam stick-on flowers, tea party supplies, yarn for crocheting, fabric for sewing projects, scrap booking paper, comic books, glo-sticks, glass jars with lids, glue, toothpicks, Styrofoam wreath, Elmer’s glue, white cardboard. Any donations can be dropped off at the library. Summer Reading for KIDS will begin with Registration week June 17. Kids will get prizes for books read. We will have optional activity days on Tuesday and Wednesday. Family nights will be on Thursdays which will include movies or activities. We will conclude with a dirt party on August 5. Free and open to children in the community entering 1st grade to 6th grade.

We are looking for volunteers grade 6 and up to help us with book logs. We will have an informational meeting on June 4 at 4 p.m. “Beneath the Surface” is Pittston Memorial Library’s 2013 Teen Summer Reading Program. Join us in the library’s “Book Cave” as we explore beneath the surface of the earth, water, history, and ourselves! Teens will also get points, which they can cash in for prizes, for reading during the summer. The program will be on Thursdays, June 27, July 11, 18, 25, and August 8 & 15 at 2 pm. and is open to teens entering Grades 6-12. Registration is necessary and runs June 17-22. Stop by, call, or email us to sign up! 570-654-9565 or pittstonlibrary@yahoo.com CEO Afterschool Meals Free to all children and young adults up to age 21. Hot and nutritious meals at the Pittston Library! We will be serving dinner Mondays and Thursdays at 4—5 p.m.. We will serve snacks Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 4 - 5 p.m.. Everything is free. Lego Club will meet the second Monday of each month at 4 p.m.. New members are welcome and registration is not required Crochet Club will meet on Tuesdays at 10am and Thursdays at 6 p.m. New members are always welcome Kids with Adults Craft Club: The third Monday of every month at 6pm, The group is open to kids age 5 to 12. Kids Science Club: The first Saturday of every month kids in grades 2 - 5 can work on experiments and fun science projects as a group. Free of charge. Please call, visit, or email us to register. Kids Book Club, Page Turners, is open to kids from 3rd to 5th grade. The book club will meet at 4 p.m. on the 1st Thursday of each month. Please call or email us to register. Summer Reading volunteer meeting Tuesday June 4 at 4 p.m. EReader Class 6 p.m. Not Your Grandmothers Book Club will be held Monday June 3 at 6:30 p.m. We will discuss “The Strain” Furry Tails: come read to specially trained dogs on the second Saturday of each month at 10am The Hangout Club, our teen book club, will meet Thursday, May 30 at 6 p.m. We will be discussing Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare. Open to all teens Grades 6-12. New members welcome! For continuous updates please click here for our FACEBOOK PAGE Pittston Memorial Library 47 Broad Street Pittston Pa 18640 570-654-9565 Now you can follow us on Twitter @pittstonmemlib pittstonlibrary@yahoo.com. HoursMonday -Thursday 12-8 p.m. Tuesday Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday in July and August 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Saturday in July and August 9-1

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Corpus Christi Parish Flea Market planned Volunteers of Corpus Christi Parish will hold a Flea Market from 8 a.m. – 12 noon on Saturdays, June 8, 15 and 22; from 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. on Thursday, June 27 and Friday, June 28; and from 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 29 at the Immaculate Conception Church School, 605 Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston. The public is invited to attend. Volunteers of the parish have been collecting items for the sale since April and have a varied selection of both new and used items, including children’s toys, household items, sports items, holiday decorations, jewelry, books and more! The Flea Market is being held in conjunction with Corpus Christi’s third annual Bazaar which is scheduled for 6 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 27 and Friday, June 28 and 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, on the Immaculate Conception Church Grounds. Corpus Christi parish is comprised of Immaculate Conception Church, West Pittston, and Holy Redeemer Church, Harding.

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Hughestown Lions Club to award Dale Kridlo Memorial Scholarship Thursday The Sons Of The American Legion, Squadron 585, Duryea, will hold a special meeting on Sunday, June 2 at 3 p.m. At the Post Home. Plans will be Finalized for the Chicken Barbeque. All barbeque and boat raffle tickets should be returned at this time. Nominations for Officers for 2013-2014 will take place.

WA MARCHING BAND There will be a meeting in the Wyoming Area Secondary Center band room on Wednesday, June 5, at 7 p.m. for all students interested in joining Marching Band for the 2013-2014 season. This includes children interested in Color Guard, as well. Parents are encouraged to attend with your children.

DURYEA VFW LADIES AUXILIARY MEETING The Duryea VFW Ladies Auxiliary will hold a meeting on June 2 at 3 p.m. at the post home. Ladies interested in membership are asked to bring qualifying documents for themselves or their qualified sponsor. If you have any questions please call the Post home at 457.4434 or by email at duryeavfw1227@comcast.net.

CITY BILL REMINDER The Pittston City Treasurer’s Office reminds Pittston residents when paying taxes, trash, sewer maintenance or other fees, to mail or bring in the original bills and not to detach any part of the bill. AVOCA V.F.W. AUXILIARY The Ladies Auxiliary to V.F.W. Post 8335 will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 3 at the post home 915 Main Street. President June

Fitzgerald will preside over the meeting. Elaine Harrison and June Fitzgerald will be the hostesses. Plans will be finalized for a Bingo Party at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday June 19 for patients at the V.A. Medical Center, Wilkes Barre. The Ladies are collecting the following unwrapped items to be given as prizes or gifts at the event. Sweat shirts, sweat pants, T shirts,(all sizes, especially XXL and XXXL) slippers, diabetic socks, blankets, throws, afghans, shaving cream,foot powder,deodorants, games, playing cards, puzzles and magazines. Monetary gifts are also accepted for canteen books. Food, glass or sharp objects cannot be accepted. Donations can be dropped off at the post home until 5 p.m. on June 19.

The ladies will leave the post home at 5:30 to go to the V.A. Medical Center. Transportation is available to members who need it. DURYEA SEWER AUTHORITY MEETING The Duryea Borough Sewer Authority meeting will be held on Monday, June 3 at 7 p.m. The public is invited. DUPONT VFW MEETING The V.F.W. Post #4909 Dupont will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 3 at the post home. Commander Gary Cardwardine will preside. The Home Association meeting will follow. Food and refreshments will be served.

DUPONT V.F.W. LADIES AUXILIARY The Ladies Auxiliary of the Przybytek-Kundlas V.F.W. Post 4909 in Dupont will hold thier monthly business meeting on Tuesday, June 4 at the post home at 7 p.m. Auxiliary president Elaine Healey will preside. Refreshments will be served.

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EVENTS, MEETINGS, BRIEFS

PITTSTON KIWANIS CLUB Pittston Kiwanis Club will meet on Tuesday, June 4 at 6 p.m. at Fox Hill Country Club with president J.J. Anthony presiding. Plans will be finalized for the Kiwanis Golf Tournament to support the YMCA which will be held on Friday, June 21 at Emanon. Key Club and Builders Club reports will also be offered. For information call Ron at 814-7157. See BRIEFS, Page 40

Local organizations partner for YMCA golf tournament

Representatives from the Greater Pittston YMCA and the Pittston Kiwanis Club planning this year’s golf tournament which raises funds for the Child Care program at the Y.

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The Pittston Kiwanis Club and the Greater Pittston YMCA annnouced the annual Kiwanis Annual Golf Tournament is slated for June 21, at Emanon Country Club. Every year golfers from around the area come together to support the kids of Northeast Pennsylvania. The Pittston Kiwanis raises money to support scholarship programs that they provide and the summer camp at the Greater Pittston YMCA. “We are very excited to have this partnership with such an amazing organization,” said Craig Lukatch, CEO of the Greater Pittston YMCA. “Our shared values about children can and will make a huge difference for children this summer.” The cost of the tournament is $75 per golfer. The fee gets you golfing, a cart, light lunch, dinner, rewards and gifts. Awards will be given to the best flight, longest drive and closest to the pin. Registration starts at 10 a.m., with tee off starting at 11:30 a.m. Registration forms can be found at the Greater Pittston YMCA or on their website (www.greaterpittstonymca.org). Registration forms are due June 14. Call the Greater Pittston YMCA at 570-655-2255 with any questions.

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Jim Shoemaker of Wyoming, left, poses with President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn during a meet-and-greet session after his speech at the Wyoming Monument.

Jimmy Carter meets locals attending the speech given by Carter. With today’s technology, he is seen here being video recorded on an iPad.

A crowd of hundreds gives a standing ovation to President Jimmy Carter after his speech at the Wyoming monument.

Past and President

Jimmy Carter visits the Wyoming Monument Photos by TONY CALLAIO and BILL TARUTIS

President Carter took time to sign autographed pictures of himself for a very lucky attendee. At right, ten-month-old Mae Baloga of Wyoming holds a ﬂag on her Mommy’s lap while waiting for former President Jimmy Carter to arrive at the Wyoming Monument on Tuesday afternoon. Wyoming Mayor Bob Boyer, left, and Wyoming Monument Association President Marcella Starr listen to former President Jimmy Carter. Local recording artist, Jeanne Zano, sang the National Anthem before the former ﬁrst couple. Shown behind Zano are the Carters and Diane Cook who, along with her husband Larry, are personal friends of the Carters and are responsible for them coming to the Wyoming Monument.

Members of the media jockey for position to see and hear President Jimmy Carter.

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People mill around the Wyoming Monument after former President Carterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visit on Tuesday afternoon.

President jimmy Carter, right, waves to a familiar face in the distance as Wyoming Monument Association President Marcella Starr looks on.

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Jeanne Zano, right, sings the national anthem as President Jimmy Carter and wife Rosalynn join in.

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turned out for his speech and the dinner,” Cook said. “The Carters love coming to this area and they appreciate the warm reception they receive every time they are here.” Cook said the Carters were impressed by the two Wyoming Borough residents who sang at the event: Jeanne Zano, who sang the national anthem, and Abby Barhight who sang “God Bless America.” Wyoming Mayor Bob Boyer said he was proud to have the Carters in his town and declared Tuesday as “Jimmy Carter Day” in the borough. The $46,000 raised for the Plains Georgia Better Hometown Program will be used to historically preserve the Carters’ hometown. At the Stegmaier Mansion, Cook said 48 people were seated in three rooms — President Carter in one room, Mrs. Carter in another and then both joined the third dining room for dessert.

Monument ceremony

Carter, the Plains, Ga., peanut farmer who became the 39th U.S. president, told more than 500 people at the site of the Wyoming Monument that the United States will stay strong, improve and grow as long as citizens retain high moral and ethical values and principles. Carter, 88, and his wife, Rosalynn, 85, were in town to speak at the monument Tuesday afternoon. “After leaving the White House, Rosalynn and I talked about what we would do with the rest of our lives,” Carter said. “We decided to help our hometown and to help where we can in the world.” Carter, who forged lasting relationships with Soviet Premier Leonid Brezhnev and the People’s Republic of China and helped broker peace between Egypt and Israel, said Pennsylvania “feels like home” to him. He said he particularly enjoys fishing in the State College area. “Pennsylvanians are good people, very hospitable and friendly,” he said. “When I was a toddler, I could peek out the window and see my future wife in her cradle — with no clothes on,” he said of his wife of 67 years during a light moment of his speech. The comment drew a huge laugh from the crowd.

Fighting disease

Carter, a 2002 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, talked about The Carter Center and its worldwide mission of promoting peace and fighting disease in Third World countries.

“We deal with countries that aren’t all that friendly toward the United States,” he said. “We want to alleviate suffering in the world.” The former president said The Carter Center has fought six preventable diseases — Guinea worm, river blindness, trachoma, schistosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis and malaria — by using health education and low-cost prevention methods. Carter said trachoma is prevalent in poor, rural communities that lack the tools for basic hygiene — clean water and adequate sanitation. Infections are spread through contact with dirty clothes and hands, and flies attracted to people’s eyes. “In the advanced stage of the disease, called trichiasis, a person’s eyelashes turn inward, scraping the cornea with every excruciating blink, causing scarring, diminished vision and, eventually, blindness,” Carter said. He said the center has built nearly 3 million household latrines to reduce the breeding sites for the flies. “I’m known as the No. 1 latrine builder in the entire world,” he said with a smile. The center also has dramatically reduced the number of Guinea worm cases, from 3.5 million cases to under 500. Carter said the center takes on projects “nobody else will touch” and he said the results have had a dramatic impact worldwide. Carter is the third U.S president to speak at the Wyoming Monument, a memorial to the lives lost in the Battle of Wyoming – the Revolutionary War-era battle of July 3, 1778, during which 277 area residents were killed. Remains of the dead are interred at the site. Presidents Theodore Roosevelt (1905) and Rutherford B. Hayes (1878) also spoke at the monument.

Advocates peaceCarter, a Baptist who teaches Bible stories every Sunday in his hometown, advocates peace.

“Our country should be the champion of justice and for equality of opportunity,” he said. “America should always promote human rights and freedom around the world.” Carter talked about a recent gathering of five U.S. presidents at the dedication of the George W. Bush Library in Texas. He said the former chief executives are members of the same fraternity — to ensure that the United States remains the greatest nation on Earth. “To be here today at this historic monument is truly an honor,” he said. “This is one country — America. It’s not about blue states or red states, or Democrats or Republicans. We all share the same values

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Wyoming Monument Association President Marcella Starr, left, hugs Larry Cook of Plains Township for asking the Carters to visit the monument.

and principles.” Carter took the stage shortly after 3 p.m. and ended his speech at 3:27. Before he began to talk, he stepped off the stage and removed barricades to allow more people to get under the cover of the tent as rain fell the entire time. “This is a perfect day for a farmer,” he said. “This is my 37th visit to Pennsylvania. When I ran for president, I carried every county in Pennsylvania except one — Bucks County. I haven’t been back there since.” U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Scranton, didn’t attend the speech, but he issued a welcoming statement to the Carters. “He is the third president of the United States to visit the Wyoming Monument — a tribute to those who lost their lives in the pursuit of freedom,” Casey said. “President Carter is a living testament to public service, and we are honored by his visit. Carter served as president from 1977 to 1981. He and his wife were in the area in 2011 with the Cooks, owners of Cook & Cook Estate Liquidators in Plains Township. “Today we all witnessed history,” said Larry Cook. “We asked for an historic speech and we got one today.”

Offered political advice

Victoria Smulowitz has thought of running for president for five years. A 9-year-old student at the Wycallis Elementary School in the

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, speaks at the Wyoming Monument on Tuesday afternoon.

Dallas School District, she got to meet one person who held the job she wants more than anything. “How do you become president?” Victoria asked former President Jimmy Carter after his speech at the Wyoming Monument on Tuesday afternoon. Carter hugged the girl, offered her advice and then told her he would vote for her “if I’m still around, unless my grandson runs against you.” Victoria, accompanied by her mother, Stacy, said she might be ready for a run for the White House in 2044 or 2048 and she said Carter

gave her a plan to get herself ready. “He told me I have to be nice to people,” she said. “He said I can’t act like I’m better than anybody else. He told me to go out and meet people in the community.” Stacy Smulowitz said that when Victoria learned Carter was coming to the Wyoming Valley, she went on the Internet to research him. Betsy Condron, 85, of Kingston, saidshewasimpressedwithCarter’s accomplishments and his sense of humor. She said the historical value of his visit got her “teary about it all.” See CARTER, Page 27

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Condron is known for her devotion to preserving the region’s history. “This is truly a celebration of what those early pioneers did to preserve this land — this country,” she said. “And this monument that stands in honor for all of those who sacrificed their lives. How grateful we all must be.” Condron said to have a former president — the third to speak at the monument — is a “well-deserved tribute.” Jack Meyer, 14, of Susquehanna County, and Elisabeth Johnson, 12, of Scranton, sat patiently waiting for Carter to arrive. They were their with their teacher, Marianne

Meyer, as part of their civics class. “It’s not often a former U.S. president visits so close to home,” Meyer said. “We felt this would be a good experience for some of our students.”

Living a dream

Marcella Starr, president of the Wyoming Monument Association, said she felt like she was living a dream. Starr has seen the monument restored through the generosity of several donors — the largest gift coming from the late Dr. Joseph Mattioli and his wife, Rose, of

$100,000. And Tuesday the 39th president spoke at the site and he even painted a picture of the monument that was to be auctioned off last night at a dinner at the Stegmaier Mansion in Wilkes-Barre. “The monument has been restored for future generations,” Starr said. “I never thought I would see this in my lifetime. And I am very proud to have President and Mrs. Carter here to speak. They could have chosen from many other historical sites.” Wyoming Borough Mayor Bob Boyer said he was honored to have the Carters in his town.

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Left, ome-school exchange student Foucault Gourves of Nantes, France, left, waves an American ﬂag with host Marianne Meyer of South Gibson as former President Jimmy Carter speaks at the Wyoming Monument. Right, U.S. Rep. Matthew Cartwright, left, chats with former Luzerne County Judge Joseph Cosgrove and Stanley Cooper of WilkesBarre after former President Carter’s speech.

“An event like this renews interest in history,” he said. “And it feels good to see the community come out to support us.” In his introduction of the Carters, Larry Cook of Cook & Cook Estate Liquidators in Plains Township, said the former president and first lady are “true champions of human rights, peace and freedom.” He said he was proud to call

them friends. Boyer acknowledged Wyoming resident Florence Jumper who will turn 100 years old on Thursday. Yeah, I’m here,” Jumper yelled from the crowd. Asked what was her secret to longevity, she said, “My mother raised me right.” The Carters and the other 500 attendees laughed and wished Jumper a happy birthday.

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Honoring our fallen

he Wyoming/West Wyoming Memorial Day Parade was held on Monday, May 27. The parade began at Daley Park on Shoemaker Avenue in West Wyoming and marched to First Street in Wyoming. Leading the parade were veterans of the United States

Coast Guard. The Grand Marshal was George C. Yurek, Technical Sergeant, U.S. Army, and the guest speaker was LTC William D. Lewis, U.S. Army, retired. After the parade, a ceremony was held at the Wyoming Cemetery to honor fallen heroes.

Veteran Frank Napkora stands atop of a restored Army Jeep driving by owner Carmen Falcone. Two-year old Xander Smith of Exeter is seen holding a ďŹ&#x201A;ag taller than he.

Guest and featured speaker Chaplain (LTC) Rev. William D. Lewis.

Twins Faith, left, and Tiffany Stoshak take in the parade with dad, Andy.

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Judah Stewart (center), 3, of Jenkins Twp. enjoys the 2013 Wyoming/West Wyoming Memorial Day parade.

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REMEMBER For Dupont’s VFW Post 4909, American Legion Post 657 and the AMVETS Post 189 members, the central event on Memorial Day is to pay respect and remember the fallen. Post members placed more than 600 flags at local cemeteries, selling poppies, the symbol of Memorial Day. But the main focus is carrying on the tradition of setting up the display of 60 crosses which bear the names of all Dupont residents who gave their lives in the line of duty. This display is located on the Memorial Lawn in front of the Dupont Municipal Building on Chestnut Street. This tradition began over 20 years ago when George Legezdh, former Dupont mayor, police chief and veteran, wanted to find a way to commemorate Dupont’s fallen soldiers. On Memorial Day, the ceremony included the reading of each name followed by the toll of a bell after each name is announced. Legezdh passed away in 2009 but his time-honored idea continues through the help of the members of the VFW, American Legion and AMVETS. This year, Bernard McDonald, commander of AMVETS 189, and Gerard Guranri, AMVETS Adjutant Post 189, had the honor of placing the commemorative crosses. Again, Dupont remembered its sons

Principal speaker Thomas Marsilio, USMC, delivers his address.

who made the ultimate sacrifice: Pvt. Joseph Motiska, Sgt. Barney F. White, Pvt. Frank Kotula, Spec 4 C Daniel R. Romanko, Sgt. Bernard Bryk, Lt. Col. Richard Berrettini, Pvt. Joseph Zureski, Pvt. Ronald Urbanski, Airman 2C Ronald E. Snopkowski, Seaman 1C John J. Rindos, Sgt Alex Rolek, Sgt. Sylvester V. Daley Lello, PFC Stephen Kundla, Staff Sgt. Edward Kadluboski, M. Sgt. Frank See REMEMBERING, Page 32

John Heine, left, and Joe O’Hara of VFW Post 4909 raise the American and POWMIA ﬂags during the Memorial Day ceremony in Dupont. BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH

VFW Post 4909 Chaplain John Phillips, right, reads the honor roll for deceased veterans with bell ringer Albert Mahalka as Comdr. David Burrier looks on.

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VFW Post 4909 bell ringer Albert Mahalka, left, tolls the bell as Chaplain John Phillips reads the honor roll for deceased veterans.

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need of upgrades and rehabilitation. The Parks and Recreation Committee sent a letter to Mericle asking for help. “We had four things on our wish list,” Ambrosino said. “But we got so much more”. He did not know what the total cost of all the upgrades was, but said it was significant. This was not the first time the Lend a Hand Program has upgraded parks in the Greater Pittston area. According to Jim Cummings Vice Prescient of Marketing in recent years the program has completed similar projects in Spadi Park, Jenkins Township, Orioles Park and Bryden Park in Pittston Township and the Jessup Youth Sports Complex. “Every year we select a community park and all the volunteers are our employees and their families,” said Cummings. Mericle employee Tina Rothery said they have no problem getting volunteers, in fact , the same people volunteer every year they enjoy it so much. “This is a wonderful opportunity and gives people a chance to give back to the community.” As the volunteers raked mulch little Emily Wolack enjoyed trying out the new sliding board. Her grandmother, Helen Donovan, takes her to Yaple Park all the time. “It is beautiful, we love coming here” Donovan said. With all the upgrades the park will be in great shape for the annual picnic in the park says Council President Wayne Quick. Quick is grateful to the “Lend a Hand Program” for all it has done to help the Hughestown Community Park. “We get a lot of satisfaction helping out the community” concluded Cummings.

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At left, Rob and Robbie Mericle put a new coat of paint on the swing set at Robert Yaple Memorial Park in Hughestown. Lower left, Junior Volunteer Taylor Pickett takes a break from painting to test the playground equipment. Lower right, the sign at the Robert Yaple Park on Center Street in the borough.

The home of the brave

The West Pittston American Legion/1st Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo Post #542 hosted the annual West Pittston/ Exeter Memorial Day parade, which began at the Jenkins Harding Cemetery on Linden Street to St. Cecilia’s Church, Wyoming Avenue, Exeter. American Legions in West Pittston and Exeter organize the parade annu-

ally. Every year at the conclusion of the parade, residents are invited to listen to a featured speaker. This year, CDR Albert C. Seeman was the speaker. CDR Albert Seeman was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and is a 1997 graduate of the United States Naval Academy.

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Pictured clockwise, from left, Joe “Deacon” Walsh marches ahead of Ron Gitkos from the West Pittston American Legion Post #542/1st Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo; The Marine Corp. Color Guard leads the parade from West Pittston to Exeter; Tyler and Kate Seeman salute the ﬂag during the National Anthem. The two are the children of CDR Al Seeman and wife Molly; the Ceol Mor Pipe and Drum Band marches down Wyoming Avenue.

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Leadership W-B to honor Pittston native Brogna AMVETS Post 189 Commander Bernie McDonald, left, and VFW Post 4909 Judge Advocate David Burrier place a wreath at the memorial adjacent to the Dupont Municipal Building during their annual memorial service Monday morning.

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Celusniak, Sgt. Edward Barnak, Seaman Stanley Cebula, Cpl John J. Potorski, Pvt. Robert J. Volack, Staff Sgt. Peter J. Poremba, Seaman 2C Willard Koteck, PFC John Romanowski, PFC Henry A. Grabowski, T. Sgt Steve Stupak, Pvt. Andrew Kundla, Cpl Peter J. Knick-Bish, S. Sgt. John S. Opiela,

Pvt. John Sroka, Pvt. John B. Kivak, T SGt. Stanley Karkut, T. SGt. Walter Plisga, Pvt. Frank Legezdh, Sgt. Ebon C. Morris, 1st Lt. Stanaley S. Zdun, Sgt. John RainaneRoss, P 1C Edward W. Serafin, S Sgt. Edmund Lokuta, P 1C Peter Goyla,Jr., PVT 1C Edward W. Serafin, S. Sgt Edmund Lokuta, Seaman F C Jerome D. Chernefski, Pvt. FC Peter Loncala, Pvt Fc Walter Moskowitz, Seaman 2C Frank J. Ziantz, Pvt FC Jacob P. Vida,

The AMVETS Post 189 Honor Guard ﬁres a volley salute.

S Sgt Joseph J. Olejnick, PFC John Rokita, PFC John J. Kutza, Edward J. Satkkowski, Seaman 2C Frank K. Knick, Pvt. Michael Poka, Pvt. FC Michael Insogna, Pvt FC Albert Przybytek, Seaman 2C John E. Kuna, Pvt FC Thomas E. Kulick, Seaman 3 C Stephen J. Pramick, T Sgt. Raymond J. Rosato, Seaman 1C Edward J. Marsh, S. Sgt Stanley Wysokinski.

Leadership Wilkes-Barre announced that Jim Brogna, will be awarded the 2013 Distinguished Leadership Award at the upcoming Annual Dinner and Graduation; which will be held Thursday, June 6, at Genetti’s Hotel & Conference Center. The dinner celebrates Leadership Wilkes-Barre’s graduating class of 2013, marking 32 years of developing community leaders, and welcomes the incoming Class of 2014. Brogna, Assistant Vice President of Institutional Advancement to Allied Services, is a 2001 graduate of Leadership Wilkes-Barre’s Core program. Within Allied Services, his priorities are internal and external public JIM BROGNA relations, developing new funding and helping to coordinate market- where 47 local professionals who ing initiatives for Allied Services have dedicated nearly ten months Integrated Health System. Whether to learning about the community working with co-workers to en- in which they live, work, and play hance Allied Services role in the will be celebrated and the incoming community or serving on the mar- Class of 2014 will be welcomed. keting team, every element of his Individuals interested in attendprofessional role revolves around ing the cocktail hour and dinner on the non-profit health and human June 6, 2013 may contact the Leadservice organizations identity in the ership Wilkes-Barre office at 570community. 823-2101 ext. 135; reservations are Brogna helps to ensure that this $55. role is visible throughout the 23 Terri Kosakowski, Business counties and on behalf of thousands Banking Relationship Manager to of residents they serve in North- M&T Bank, will serve as chairpereastern and Central Pennsylvania. son for the 2013 Annual Dinner & Brogna strongly values how im- Graduation. She is a graduate of portant his wife and three children Leadership Wilkes-Barre Class of are in his role as a dedicated vol- 2005 and currently serves on the unteer for so many non-profit orga- LWB Board of Directors and the nizations. From his active role as a Alumni Council. Board Member of Catholic Social Boasting an alumni base of over Services to his current role of presi- 2,000 servant leaders, Leadership dent of Kiwanis Club of Mountain Wilkes-Barre was founded in 1981 Top, and including every volunteer as a community leadership developportunity that he has accepted, opment organization. A non-profit he feels truly blessed to have a organization, LWB is dedicated loving and supporting family who to developing informed and comallow him to invest so much time mitted leaders from all segments for the benefit of these community of the community who will serve, services. strengthen, and improve NortheastBrogna will be presented with the ern Pennsylvania. Applications for Distinguished Leadership Award at the Class of 2014 are now available the 32nd Annual Leadership Wil- online. For more information visit kes-Barre Dinner and Graduation www.leadershipwilkes-barre.org.

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Sports

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Runners take off to start the West Pittston 4-mile run along Exeter Avenue on Saturday morning.

TAKING THE HEAT

Wasnetsky, Orrson battle high temps in winning Anthracite Run Saturday By KYLE MAGDA Sunday Dispatch Correspondent

Top Ten Finishers 1. Chris Wasnetsky, 24, Dunmore, 20:45 (overall male winner) 2. Christopher Wadas, 31, Courtdale, 20:50 3. Frank Redmond, 24, Exeter, 21:37 4. Ed Kraftchisin, 42, Pittston, 22:19 5. Nick Wadas, 31, Kingston, 22:42 6. Marina Orrson, 22, Shavertown, 23:53 (overall female winner) 7. Nick McGuire, 16, Mountain Top, 23:57 8. Michael McAndrew, 53, Avoca, 24:05 9. Michelle Golden, 20, West Pittston, 24:58 (top runner from West Pittston) 10. Deedra Porfirio, 36, West Pittston, 26:19

Chris Wasnetsky, 24, of Dunmore, wins the West Pittston 4-Mile Run in the men’s division. PAGE 33

Chris Wasnetsky and Marina Orrson raced to overall victories in the 36th annual Anthracite four-mile run Saturday in West Pittston. Wasnetsky took the overall win with a time of 20:45. “The third mile was pretty tough … very hilly,” he said. “We had shade for the first two miles and it was flat.” He said he tends to pick and choose which races he runs. His longest race has been the Run for the Diamonds, which is held annually on Thanksgiving Day morning in Berwick. The Anthracite Run course goes along a portion of Susquehanna Avenue in West

Pittston, which is mainly in shade. Runners then go up a small hill near the Wyoming Area baseball field and directly into sunlight. It was a hot and humid day for the race, taking a toll on the runners. Last week’s weather was a blessing for those who ran in the Susquehanna Stride Half-Marathon and 5k in Pittston last Sunday. On the female side, Marina Orrson took the win with a time of 23:53. “I actually felt pretty good,” she said. “I felt like I was pushing, but not killing myself.” She has been running for about ten years and just wrapped up running in the spring for the Misericordia University track team. Proceeds from the race went to West Pittston’s Parks and Recreation Board to help improve and clean up the town’s parks.

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Old Forge cops district crown

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Members of the District champion Old Forge High School baseball team. Front, Ryan DiMattia and TJ DiMattia. First row, Nick Killino, Warren Welsh, Mike Vieira, Anthony Piccolini, Brenden Wahl, Matt Mancuso, Dave Chromey, Tyler Salerno, Tyler Cavalari, Jared Heckman, Derek Drasba, and Tony DeSando. Standing, Head Coach Tony DiMattia, Asst. Coach Jim DeStefano, Bobby Rinaldi, Paul Papi, Asst. Coach Gary DiMattia, Tyler Clark, AJ Cantarella, Rob Donovan, Matt Trotta, Steve Mascaro, Chris Rizzo, Cameron Carpenter, Asst. Coach Jared Yanniello, Asst. Coach Bill Smedley, and Asst. Coach Tate King.

Blue Devils to play Monday against Tri-Valley at Pine Grove By TOM ROBINSON For the Sunday Dispatch

n Old Forge-Lackawanna Trail game is not on the high school baseball schedule when the season starts, but it is becoming fair to assume one will eventually happen. The Blue Devils and Lions met in the District 2 Class A championship game for the fifth straight time Monday and the first time with Old Forge seeking revenge. Dave Chromey made sure the Blue Devils got the result they were looking for, throwing a three-hit shutout in a 1-0 victory in the first of four championship games held on Memorial Day at PNC Field in Moosic. “We’ve been looking forward to that game,” Old Forge coach Tony DiMattia said. “We kind of had

our eyes set on it from last year. “We were really focused in practice on getting back to the district final and we were happy to see Trail there. We did not like watching them celebrate last season.” Lackawanna Trail posted an 11-5 victory at Marywood University in last year’s championship game. It was the only time in the last seven years that Old Forge did not emerge as the District 2 champion and advance into the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Class A state tournament. The Blue Devils will be back on the state playoff road Monday

fielder/pitcher Derek Drasba has a teamhigh .388 average. Third baseman Mike VieTONY DIMATTIA ira, in the leadOld Forge coach off spot, and catcher Steve Mascaro and rightfielder/ against District 11 champion Tripitcher ChromValley. The game will be played at ey, batting before and after Drasba, 3 p.m. at Stump Stadium in Pine are all hitting at least .364. Grove. Second baseman Matt Mancuso Old Forge found its way back to and first baseman Robert Donovan the state title with an extremely bal- join them above the .300 mark. anced attack both offensively and “Our lineup is pretty well-roundon the mound. ed,” DiMattia said. The Blue Devils have five play“We set up our lineup to be deers batting between .350 and .400 signed where we think we can and all but one regular in the lineup score a lot of runs. is hitting better than .280. Right“We have guys hitting in spots

“We were really focused in practice on getting back to the district final and we were happy to see Trail there. We did not like watching them celebrate last season.”

they wouldn’t normally hit, but it works best for our team.” Shortstop Brenden Wahl is at .283 but leads the team in RBI from the sixth spot in the order. “That’s why we put him there,” DiMattia said. “He seems to get better at-bats when the pitcher’s back is against the wall.” Chromey has five wins while handling most of the team’s highprofile pitching assignments. Drasba and Tyler Cavalari have four wins each and both have earned run averages below 3.00. It will be Chromey on the mound for the start Monday. “When he has all four of his pitches going, he’s very difficult for teams to adjust to,” DiMattia said of Chromey, who throws a fastball, slider, curveball and a splitter that works as a changeup.

Local players in today’s ‘Field of Dreams’ game Three Warriors, one Patriot in All Star contest at PNC Field for the Warriors as an underclassman. He became the top pitcher this season and thrived, leading the he first Field of Dreams Warriors to second place in DiviGame will include strong sion 2 of the WVC and a spot in the representation from district semifinals. He also contribPittston Area and Wyo- uted offensively with a .283 batting average. ming Area. “Every game since his sophoPittston Area’s Paul Zaffuto will coach the Wyoming Valley Con- more year, he’s been a starter for ference team and will have one of us,” Wyoming Area coach Chick his players, Jordan Houseman, on Andrewscavage said. “He keeps the roster. Wyoming Area is one of guys off-balance and he’s sneaky three teams that will have at least fast.” Chupka was in three players on the his second seaWVC team that will LOCALS IN GAME son as a starter. take on the LackaHe batted .344 wanna League in the Jake Granteed, WA with 21 hits and senior all-star base16 RBI. ball game at PNC Bart Chupka, WA “We started Field in Moosic Trent Grove, WA him off in the Sunday at 1 p.m. three-hole and Pitcher Jake Jordan Houseman, PA then we put him Granteed, first basein the five-hole man Bart Chupka Paul Zaffuto, coach so we could and catcher Trent get some more Grove are the WyoRBIs,” Andrewsming Area players in cavage said. the game. Grove was the Wyoming Area Houseman played both second baseman and catcher for the Pa- catcher and clean-up hitter for the triots and led the team’s playoff last two years. He hit .269 this seacomeback victory over Crestwood son. “He’s a good catcher,” Andrewsto reach the District 2 Class AAA cavage said. “He kept teams in semifinals. “When our catcher went down check with his strong arm.” The Lackawanna League will be with an ankle injury, we moved him there,” Zaffuto said. “He turned out coached by Tony DiMattia of Old to be the rock we needed when we Forge. As one of District 2’s four put together our run in the last five championship teams that will be or six games. “He was struggling earlier in the continuing into Pennsylvania Inyear, but we also moved him up to terscholastic Athletic Association be our three hitter and he did a good state tournament play Monday, Old Forge players cannot particijob for us.” Houseman finished the season pate in the game. David Chromey and Mike Vieira had been selected with a .288 batting average. Granteed went 8-1 with a 1.65 to represent the Blue Devils in the earned run average and 45 strike- game. Players from district champions outs as Wyoming Area’s top pitcher while Chupka, a first baseman, led Wyoming Valley West, Abington Heights, Lakeland and Old Forge, the team in hits and runs batted in. A three-year starter, Granteed who were selected for participahad pitched occasionally while tion, will be recognized at Sunday’s playing third base and shortstop game.

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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

By TOM ROBINSON For the Sunday Dispatch

Jake Granteed, Wyoming Area

Trent Grove, Wyoming Area

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RUNNING

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Runners take off to start the second annual Susquehanna Stride Half Marathon and 5K Run on Main Street in Pittston Sunday morning.

Feeling the Byrne Matthew Byrne, Deedra Porfirio top finishers in YMCA Susquehanna Stride By KYLE MAGDA Sunday Dispatch Correspondent

atthew Byrne is no stranger to longdistance running, as he took the overall win in the YMCA’s second annual Susquehanna Stride Half-Marathon on Sunday. Byrne (pronounced burn) finished with a time of 1:13.28. At the tenth mile, he and fellow runner Jeffrey McCabe were neck and neck. “I was just kinda hanging back and let the race come to me a little bit,” Byrne said. “I attacked the second half a little bit and was able to cap those guys with a couple miles to go.” As for the females, Deedra Porfirio was the leading lady with a time of 1:32.04. Although she ran it last year, it was still a tough course. She said that the hills on Parsonage Street were the hardest part, especially doing it a second time toward the end. This was Porfirio’s fourth half-

marathon since March. She came off a co-ed victory with fellow runner Mike McAndrew in the Pocono Run for the Red Marathon Relay on Sunday, May 19. If the half-marathon was too much for runners, a 5k race was offered as well. Jake Shoemaker held off Kyle Suponcic for the overall victory in the 5k race. “We pushed each other,” Shoemaker said. “He passed me, I would pass him back.” Ali Schappert took the overall female victory with a time of 20:15. She is back in full swing with running this year, after giving birth to her daughter last July. “I took a month off,” she said. “Getting back into it was the hardest thing.” All four winners described the weather as “perfect.” According to Porfirio, last year’s race was “excruciating hot.” Proceeds from the race went to the YMCA’s youth programs and scholarships for kids. See STRIDE, Page 37

T.J. Hromisin, right, and personal trainer Diane Butwin take a breather after ﬁnishing the 5K race together as ‘Team T.J.’

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Top male ﬁnisher Matthew Byrne of Scranton crosses the ﬁnish line of the halfmarathon with a time of 1:13:28.13.

West Pittston’s own Deedra Porfirio crosses the finish line first for the females in the half-marathon with a time of 1:32:04.16. BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH

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Top Ten results from the Half-Marathon 1. Matthew Byrne 1:13.28 2. Jeffrey McCabe 1:14.06 3. Justin Clarke 1:14.46 4. Michael McAndrew 1:24.50 5. Pat Leonard 1:30.03 6. Frank Grogan 1:31.57 7. James Dougher 1:32.02 8. Deedra Porﬁrio (overall female winner) 1:32.04 9. Jim Malee 1:32.41 10. Robert Gronski Jr. 1:33.51

Runners take off to start the second annual Susquehanna Stride Half Marathon and 5K Run on Main Street in Pittston Sunday morning.

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Top Ten Results from the 5k 1. Jake Shoemaker 17:15.20 2. Kyle Suponcic 17:15.41 3. Bill Deemer 20:07 4. Ali Schappert (overall female winner) 20:15 5. Patrick Roman 20:36 6. Chris Brubaker 20:45 7. Shirley Martin 20:58 8. Jill Matthews-Lada 21:03 9. Brian Stubbs 21:09 10. Joshua Kovalski 21:44

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Woodruffs do well at Scranton Tennis Club Sahas Chandragiri, Cierra Beck, and Jamil Islam were the champions of the First Memorial Weekend Junior Tennis Tournament at the Scranton Tennis Club. Chandragiri, a freshman at Abington Heights High School, had to overcome the Woodruff brothers from Pittston Area High School to secure the win. In the semifinals he knocked off top-seeded Trent Woodruff 6-4, 6-3 to reach the final against third-seeded Tyler Woodruff, who had posted a 6-1, 6-0 victory over Tom Meehan from North Pocono in the other semifinal. In the final Chandragiri put a lot of pressure on his scrappy opponent by rushing the net at every opportunity. He trailed 4-5 in the first set, before rallying for a 7-5, 6-1 win. In the girls final Beck, a junior at Abington Heights, renewed a rivalry with Emily Jonsson, a Scranton Prep freshman. The two played a long, hard-fought match when their teams met in the fall, and this match started out in similar fashion. In the end Beck was again victorious, as she exhibited more patience and consistency to defeat Jonsson 6-2, 6-1. To reach the final Jonsson outclassed top-seeded Amber Jadus of Valley View 6-2, 6-2, while Beck eliminated Maansi Malhotra of Scranton Prep 6-2, 6-3. Islam, a Scranton High freshman, took the junior varsity singles title with a 6-1, 6-0 win over fellow Scranton High teammate, Robert Do. Joe McNulty, Scranton Tennis Club pro and Scranton High School varsity tennis coach, was the tournament director, assisted by club presiSahas Chandragiri, Tyler Woodruff, Joe McNulty (Tournament Director), Cierra Beck, Emily Jonsson dent Mike Donohue.

Bassler undefeated for week in bocce Bassler Equipment was the only team this week go undefeated in the Yatesville Bocce League. By going 2-0 they were able to retain first place in what is shaping up to be a tight race. The Bassler Boys are Paul Santarelli, Bob Barbacci and Henry Korpusik. Their fourth member, Henry Rodegherio, is currently on the D.L. but is expected back soon. After the first round of play nine teams occupy only four places, with three teams each tied for third and fourth places. This is a good indication of the quality of competition and bodes well of a highly contested season. Did you ever get behind a slow foursome on the golf course or a turtle in traffic? Well that is what it is like when you play Ralph Campanella.

Ralph, argueably, the best player in the league has been dubbed “Marathon Man”. It is not that he is a deliberately slow player, it is that he is that thorough! When you play against Ralph you had better learn patience in a hurry because if you don’t he will wear you down. So if you come up against Ralph “Marathon Man” Campanella be prepared for a long match. What a competitor! Team, Wins-Losses, Points Bassler Equipment 6-2, 83 Dyller Law Firm 5-3, 79 Cuz’s Bar & Grill 4-4, 81 Atlas Realty 4-4, 78 KWIK ‘N EZ Market 4-4, 76 Blandina Apartments 4-4, 70 Old Forge Chiropractic 3-5, 72 Roberts’ Repairs 3-5, 70 JetSurge Power Cleaning & Windows 3-5, 67

SPORTS MEETINGS & BRIEFS

End-of-year party Monday for PA track teams, families Pittston Area JV and Varsity track and field athletes and families are invited to the End-of-the-Year Party on Monday, June 3 from 6-8 p.m. at Jenkin’s Fire Hall. Athletes are free of charge. Family members are $5.00 each. Donations of chips, pretzels, fruit or vegetable trays, or a dessert are needed. For more information, please email tjbmom@msn.com. Moosic Raiders The Moosic Raiders Jr Football Association will hold registrations on Saturday, June 8, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the football field. You do not have to reside in Moosic to participate with the program. Boys and girls ages 5 to 14

are eligible. For more info. visit: www. MoosicRaiders.com Stoners Soccer Greater Pittston Stoners youth Soccer will be holding two more fall 2013 season registration dates: Tuesday, June 4, 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 6:30-8 p.m. Both at the Exeter Scout Home corner of Wyoming Ave & Lincoln streets, Exeter. New players must show birth certificate. Child must turn 5 years old by August 1, 2013. For further info: www.stonersoccer.org or find us on facebook Red Devils Pittston Red Devils Sportsmen’s

Club will meet on Tuesday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Dr. Nick Ruggerio’s Home. All summer events, will be discussed at this meeting. All members are urged to attend this important meeting. K of C golf tourney Pittston Knights of Columbus is sponsoring the annual Albert P. Leonard Memorial Golf Tournament on Sunday June 23 at 1 p.m. at Pine Hills CC Keyser Ave., Taylor. Entry is $80.00 per golfer in a captain and crew format. Fee includes green fees, cart, prizes, hole in one prizes of Pollock See SPORTS BRIEFS, Page 40

Left, Olivia Bugelholl, left, Lydia Bugelholl, and Gabby Granteed, all of West Pittston, cheer on their cousins running in the West Pittston 4-Mile Run on Saturday morning. Bottom left, Lisa Dolhon, left, Amber Mehmood, Ami Mehmood, Emma Broda, Jack Broda, and Tami Broda cheer on friend Deedra Porﬁrio in the West Pittston 4-Mile Run on Saturday morning. Below, Marina Orrson, 22, of Shavertown, wins the West Pittston 4-Mile Run in the women’s division.

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HUGHESTOWN PARK COMMITTEE MEETING The Hughestown Picnic in the Park Committee will meet Wednesday, June 5 at 7 p.m. in the borough building. Anyone wishing to help with festivities should attend. Baked good and salads are also needed. Call the borough building at 654-2061 and leave a message. HUGHESTOWN LIONS KRIDLO SCHOLARSHIP The Hughestown Lions Club will award the scholarship in Dale Kridlo’s name at their meeting on June 6 at 7 p.m. All members are urged to attend. The Lions Club, along with many local businesses have donated to this scholarship to honor a fallen Hughestown hero, Dale Kridlo. The scholarship will be awarded in Dale’s name to a Hughestown borough senior who has excelled in the class room throughout the year. Lion President Steve Golya, and the officers and members of the club would like to thank the many businesses that contributed. Anyone wishing to become a member of the Lions Club can contact Steve Golya @655-4552 or any member of the organization. EASTERN STAR Past Matrons and Patrons Association of Wyoming Valley will meet on June 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Happy Pizza, 40 Main St., Plymouth. Business meeting will follow dinner. PIZZA SALE The First United Methodist Church of West Pittston will hold a pizza sale Friday, June 7.

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lock Nissan Car, trip, and golf clubs. One golfer will take home a 32 inch LCD-TV. Banquet and Awards at Knights Council Home will follow the tournament. For forms or more information call Knights home 655-8311 or Fran Ankenbrand 954-8147. Waleski camp Registrations are being accepted for the Stan Waleski Basket-

Pizzas can be ordered baked or unbaked with or without onions. Cost per tray is $11. Toppings of sweet red peppers, pepperoni or sausage can be added for $2. ea. Broccoli or tomato and garlic pizzas are $14 per tray. Vegetable pizza for $13. Orders can be called to the church office at 655-1083 or walk in. Delivery is available for lunch orders. BIG BAND SOCIETY DINNER DANCE The Big Band Society of Northeastern Pa will hold a dinner dance on Friday, June 7 at Genetti’s Hotel and Convention Center Wilkes Barre. This event is open to the public. Cost for non-members is $30. The doors will open at 5:45 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Music is provided by King Henry and the Showmen. For reservations, call Glen at 586.5359 or Herman at 654.6454. Herman Castellani will preside. MOOSIC UM CHURCH FLEA AND CRAFT SHOW The Moosic United Methodist Church, 602 Main Street is hositng its annual flea market and craft show on Saturday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There are bargains galore and a bake sale. Many local crafters and flea marketeers make this an annual stop. Vendors are wanted. A space is $15. Donations accepted. Tax deductible merchandise in good condition is welcome by the church to re-sale for its community projects fund. For information, to reserve a space, arrange for drop-off or pick up donated items, call 457-3217 or 457-6286. SONS OF LEGION CHICKEN BARBEQUE The Son’s of the American Legion, Squadron 585, Duryea will hold a chicken barbecue on Saturday, June 8 from 3 to 8 p.m.

ball Camp to be held for boys and girls in grades K through 8 July 8 through August 8 at the Greater Pittston YMCA. The camp stresses skills, fundamentals, competitions, team play and fun with all players receiving a camp t shirt and certificate. The camp features an early registration discount for players registering before to June 1 and discounts for multiple family members attending. For camp information call Coach Waleski at 457 - 1206 or Coach loBrutto at 654 - 8030 or e mail stanwaleski@yahoo.com

Eat in or takeout. Menu includes 1/2 chicken, baked potato, baked beans, coleslaw, dinner roll. Cost is $10. Delivery will be available in Duryea area. They are also selling their boat raffle tickets which are $10 with your chance to win a New 12’ boat with trailer. Plus many other prizes. BLOOD DRIVE Mountain Grange No. 567 is hosting a Blood Drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross on Saturday, June 8, at Kingston Township Municipal Building Lower Level from 9 a.m. to 2 p. m. Refreshments will be provided by the American Red Cross and Mountain Grange No. 567. Mountain Grange is pleased to be of service to the community. ST. JOHN’S CLASS OF ‘73 St John’s High Class of 1973 is having a reunion meeting on Monday, June 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Coopers in Pittston. Plans for a 40th reunion celebrationwill be discussed. Monday June 10 is a significant day to meet since it is the 40th anniversary of graduation day. WEST PITTSTON HS CLASS OF 1959 The West Pittston High School class of 1959 will hold a 55th class reunion planning meeting on June 13 at 1:30 p.m. at Agolino’s in West Pittston. For reservations contact Tina Menn 430-2049. NARFE DINNER President John Ryan has announced the NARFE Dinner will be held on Wednesday, June 12 at 12 p.m. at the VFW Post 4909, 401 Main Street, Dupont. Price is $ 13. Contact any of the following members to make your reservation. John Ryan, 654-3722 ; Sal

Rock Center camp The Rock Rec Center is accepting applications for Summer Basketball Camp. Camps are open to boys and girls. Pre-K through 6th Grade. Camp dates are Pre-K - 1st Grade June 10 - 14 and July 15 - 19, 9 a.m. noon. 2nd - 3rd Grade June 24 - 28 and July 22 - 26, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 4th-6th Grade July 8 - July 12 and July 29 - Aug 2, 9 a.m.-noon. There is a $10 early registration discount if you register before June 1st. For more information call 570696-2769 or www.rockrec.org.

Alaimo, 655-8195 or Liz Tighe, 655-5153 FATHER’S DAY BREAKFAST IN EXETER Exeter Hose Company #1 will hold a Father’s Day Breakfast on Sunday, June 16 from 7 a.m. to noon, at 1405 Susquehanna Avenue. Tickets are $8 per person. For more information call 60200739. ITALIAN AMERICAN JUNE DINNER MEETING The June, 2013 Dinner Meeting of the Italian American Association of Luzerne County will be held on Thursday, June 20 at Genetti’s Hotel and Convention Center. This is the Scholarship Dinner and all are urged to attend to honor our deserving graduates. Arrival time is 6 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30. Price is $25 per person. Music for dancing by Danny

Argo & Friends with dancing to 10:15 p.m. Reservation deadline is Friday, June 14. For reservations and membership information, please call Judy Deice at 654-7600 or Louise Castellani 654-6454. President, James Deice will preside. EYE BANK BARBEQUE DINNER The Upper Valley Eye Bank will be holding a “take out only” 1/2 chicken barbeque dinner for $9 or 1/2 rack of ribs dinner for $13 on Friday, June 29 in the parlors of Holy Resurrection Cathedral, 591 N. Main St. Wilkes-Barre from 3 to 6 p.m. Each dinner comes with baked potato, vegetable, cole slaw, roll, butter, dessert and drink. To reserve your dinner call Marina 709-0907

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Diocese, board shuts down WA fundraiser ‘Tribe Trot,’ a night-at-the-races event, may be illegal under new bill By NICHOLAS WAGNER Sunday Dispatch Staff And they’re off. Well, not quite. For the past 15 years, the Wyoming Area Football Parents Association has put on what they termed one of the best Night at the Races events in Luzerne County. And with just a week prior to the kickoff of the annual “Tribe Trot,” which provides the football program with between $10,000 and $12,000, the WAFPA was looking forward to the turnout at St. Barbara’s Parish Outdoor Pavilion. Unfortunately, WAFPA president Dan Resciniti says he was forced to cancel the event that helps pay for travel gear and other necessities for the football program. The event was slated for Saturday. A request to approve the annual event last week at the Wyoming Area school board meeting, including gambling on horse races, caught district solicitor Jarrett Ferentino off-guard. Ferentino questioned whether

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WYOMING AREA KIWANIS MOVIE NIGHT The Wyoming Area Kiwanis Clubs presents Movie night in the Park the last Friday each summer month. June 28, July 26 and August 30 at 7 p.m. in Dailey park West Wyoming. Join the Wyoming Area Kiwanis Club for a fun family night out. Crafts and activities for the kids begin at 7 p.m., followed by a family movie at 8:15 p.m. Popcorn and drinks will be provided by the Kiwanis Club. Bring your blankets and chairs.

board approved it based on the findings of a solicitor.” But that solicitor would later come back to haunt the WAFPA. Resciniti was sent a letter by the solicitor stating that they couldn’t approve it because it was an illegal activity. But it wasn’t the alcohol that was the problem. It was the gambling. House bill 290 touches on small games of chance. The vertical wheel and other games that can be found at church bazaars and fundraisers are in question. And according to Resciniti, the diocese didn’t want that on its property. Resciniti said he contacted legislators and discovered that the problem wasn’t the bill. He said it wasn’t going anywhere. The bill was passed through the House of Representatives. But once it reached the Senate, it stalled and is now tabled. “With all that being said once we got the disapproval from the board and not having the ability to use St. Barbara’s, as president I had to do

something,” he said. Resciniti sat down with head coach Randy Spencer, assistant coach Tom Campenni, and Lou Ciampi, the chairperson for the Wyoming Area Alumni Association. It was there where the group decided it was best to shut the event down, even though it was so close to the event’s date. “We decided that would be best,” Resciniti said. “We didn’t want to give our program a black eye. The school board could have pulled their affiliation with us, something like that. We didn’t want to deal with it.” The WAFPA quickly acted on how it was going to make up half of its budget from the cancellation of Tribe Trot. This is what they came up with: Horse owners will have two options. First, the owner can request their money back. Or, something that will keep money in the WAFPA’s pocket, all of the horses will be turned into raffle tickets for three big ticket items. Those items are already pur-

to the Post Home 457.4434 or by email at duryeavfw1227@ comcast.net

Tickets at $5 for adults and $3 for children includes cake, strawberries or peaches, ice cream and beverage. Lunch menu also available with hot dogs (with your choice of topping), wimpies, potato salad, baked beans and cole slaw. For tickets or additional information, call 654-8775 or 6550677.

and have not received an invitation via Facebook or email, please contact the reunion committee at wyoarea93@yahoo.com.

WSCC REUNION West Side Central Catholic High School Class of 1971 will hold a 60th birthday party from 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. SIGHT AND SOUND TRIP The United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist Church of West Pittston are planning a bus trip to Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster to see “Noah” in mid-June. For more information and to make reservations, call Doris Dushok at 654-2689 or Karen Weed at 654-4446. STRAWBERRY SOCIAL United Methodist Church of Pittston’s Strawberry Shortcake Social will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on June 15 at the at the corner of Broad and Church Streets .

USS INDEPENDENCE REUNION ANNOUNCED Dick White, of Pittston, announces the USS Independence CVA-62 24th reunion will be held Sept. 4-8 in Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN. For more information, contact USS Independence by mail at CVA-62, 65 Pioneer Ridge Road, Canton, North Carolina 28716, by phone at 828-648-7379 or by email at ussindycva-62@hotmail.com. WA CLASS OF 1993 Wyoming Area Class of 1993 will hold its 20th anniversary class reunion on Nov. 29. We are still looking for email addresses for classmates. If you are interested in attending

NORTHEAST HS 1963 50TH CLASS REUNION The Northeast HS 1963 50th anniveresary class reunion will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. on Friday Oct. 11 at Colarusso’s LaPalazzo, Birney Avenue, Moosic. All classmates are asked if anyone knows of any change of address of any classmate since the 40th anniversary reunion to notify Michael Hopkins at457-0413. BOARD TO PROVIDE FREE TICKETS The Pittston Twp. Recreation Board will provide all children between two and 14 years of age one free advanced admission ticket, including unlimited free rides to the Northeast Fair. Tickets are valid any day of the Fair. Residents of Pittston Township can pick up tickets from Friday until June 14 at the Pittston Township Municipal Building between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

chased. They include a big screen television, an XBox 360 and an iPad Mini. Tickets are still being sold prior to the drawing. The raffle will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, August 11 at Meet the Warriors. The location of that event happens to be St. Barbara’s Parish. “It’s kind of ironic,” Resciniti said. Wyoming Area isn’t the first school in the area to have this problem. Resciniti said he spoke with representatives from G.A.R. and Meyers. Each of those schools had their Night at the Races shut down. The WAFPA budgets about $25,000 for the football program annually. That money finances senior awards, team travel gear, duffle bags, a player barbeque and food during summer double sessions. “Hopefully this can get passed through legislation sooner rather than later,” Resciniti said. “Until then, no one will be able to do this. In our case, the reward just wasn’t worth the risk.”

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL The Session and Deacons of the First United Presbyterian Church of West Pittston will be holding their annual Strawberry Festival and Mini-Flea Market on Saturday, June 15 at St. Cecilia’s located at 1700 Wyoming Avenue, Exeter. The flea market and festival will be open rain or shine from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The public is invited to come and do a little shopping, have some lunch and top it all off with some cake, strawberries and ice cream provided by the Deacons. Tickets for the strawberries and ice cream are available at the door. PITTSTON LIBRARY DINNER TO BE HELD The annual Friends of the Pittston Memorial Library Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, at the Gramercy Restaurant in Pittston. Newly elected officers will be installed. Eva Mae Falcone is chairperson. Reservations are open to the public and may be made by calling Falcone or the Pittston Memorial Library at 654-9565.

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DURYEA VFW SUMMER PICNIC The Duryea VFW Summer picnic will be held June 29 from 1 to 9 p.m. at the Post 1227 Home in Duryea. Tickets $25 in advance ( before 22 June). $30 after 22 June. The day will include lunch, dinner beverages, music and live entertainment by “Pair of Mike’s” in the evening. Any questions can be directed

the gambling activity would be acceptable within the new legal guidelines for charitable fundraising. “I think we have to review it,” he said. The request for approval was made by Resciniti, who said that he had attended workshops at Misericordia on the issue and had contacted officials about the planned event. Board President John Bolin asked if Resciniti had received any approval in writing. Resciniti said that he had not. Resciniti received a call from St. Barbara’s and was told that the diocese was no longer allowing people to use their property for fundraising. But Resciniti believed it went deeper than that. Last Tuesday, Resciniti stood in front of the school board to explain to the panel that the event was B.Y.O.B., and the board had no problem with the alcohol because the school was not profiting from it. “That took the agencies out of the picture,” Resciniti said. “The

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committed to the cause she was, hugging the children and reaching them at their level. Sidari’s boyfriend, John Brunza, remembered her return and his surprise that she had left almost everything behind. Sidari felt the Haitians needed her clothes and belongings more than she did, Brunza said. Sidari’s signature was her intoxicating smile and her long, thick red hair — many would agree she could have passed for Julia Roberts’ younger sister, friends said. But that was on the outside. On the inside, Jennifer had a big heard, friends and family said. She knew that she wanted to help people and the best way to do that was A proud moment for mom and pop, Patty and Pete Sidari on the day their daughter Jennifer graduated from The Commonwealth Medical College just a few weeks ago. to become a physician. Longtime friend and 2005 Wyo“Big” ming Area classmate, Amanda Pa- Earth and there is no doubt in my mind that our friendship lives on in and nuski, after finding out her friend “Little.” spirit. Our bond will never break. was in the hospital, drove to be with Kelley Even though I may walk the rest of Sidari and her family in Danville. Mer“I feel like Jen was just at the this journey without her physically cavitch, by my side, I know our souls are starting point of her life and it was left taken from her and it isn’t fair,” connected in a way that transcends with her all time.” Panuski said. “I have to remember fellow “My Little” as Kelley Mershe is now somewhere greater than redhead anything here on earth and for that cavitch, a Wyoming Area 2005 and classmate, often referred to Jen we should celclasswith both havebrate.” mate, ing red hair. Jen, “It’s hard Jennifer of course, called for me to think Sidari. Kelley her “Big.” People of a memory “We met at voloften in elementary leyball and found mistook school or high our personalities them for school and matched, and we sisters. not think of were both gingers. Jen,” Panuski After about the continued. 10th person asked “She was my us if we were sisbest friend. ters, I started callWe were ining her my little, separable. and me, her big.” School, work, “Jen was the sleepovers, most genuine, sinfootball cere person I’ve games, hockever known,” said geous, happy, loving and caring. bers Jennifer as a standout indi- incredible friendliness she always ey games, Jennifer Sidari would buy her Jen held no animosity towards any- vidual. showed to others. Her enthusiasm s h o p p i n g , high school friend, Amanda Pa- Kelley. “She had a one.” “She was such a positive, self- for life was uplifting to all who heart of gold and birthday par- nuski, a journal always placing Eileen Palmer, a retired Wyo- less kid even when she was here were lucky enough to have known a smile to match ties, coffee the ﬁrst entry. ming Area chemistry teacher, knew at Wyoming Area, she had such an her. She will be greatly missed by and she always shop talks. We Jen very well through her academic infectious personality. She was al- the entire Wyoming Area commuwore that smile. did everything together and there achievements. ways smiling; she was always look- nity.” She cared about everyone and evare so, so many pictures of us! We “A shining Wyoming Area star ing to help other students. Jen was “She lived life to the fullest, with erything. Jen exuded happiness and always said we were ‘on a different has left us far too soon,” stated a tremendous leader by example so much passion and optimism,” plane,’ and we saw the world a dif- it infected everyone she came into Palmer. “Jen was an amazing bun- when it came to whatever she was said high school classmate Lindcontact with.” According to Merferent way.” dle of energy with a luminous smile doing… academically, extra circu- sey Sabol. “We can all learn from Panuski said Sidari was extraor- cavitch, Jennifer wasn’t afraid of and an always sunny disposition. larly, athletically. She was just a her short, yet extremely full life. It anything and had so much determidinary. She was absolutely beaming when standout person and a person if you breaks my heart that she worked so “Jen was one of the smartest nation. she was interviewed for TV after met her once or a million times, hard her entire life and passed away Mercavitch added, “When I’d go people I’ve ever met,” Panuski her graduation from TCMC. It was you would not forget her.” right after she graduated. She had through a rough time, I’d call her. said. “She was fearless and free and my privilege to have taught her and Anne Wall was another educator so much ahead of her. It doesn’t We’d stay on the phone for hours a huge inspiration to me. I can’t beI will forever treasure that Dr. Jen- that knew Jen so well. seem real. It doesn’t feel like somelieve she will not be here to grow and by the time we were done I felt nifer Sidari was a part of my life.” “There are so many wonderful one who was that big of a part of old with me. I feel honored and I could defeat anything that came Wyoming Area Secondary Cen- things that can be said about Jen, my life could just be gone. We against me. She was silly, funny, privileged to have been there durter Principal Vito Quaglia remem- but what I remember most is the shared so much.” ing her last moments here on this smart, creative, inquisitive, gor-

Caroline Platukus, 70, of Exeter, passed away Friday in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born in Pittston, on Dec. 19, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Karl and Arlene Stull Quinn. She attended Pittston schools. She was a former member of the Lithuanian Club and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, both of Exeter. She was loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt and will be greatly missed by friends and family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John (Shorty) Platukus, in 2012.

Caroline Platukus

William Sledgeski

May 31, 2013

May 13, 2013

Surviving are her four children, Christine Sabol and her husband, Mark, Shavertown; Denise Platukus and her fiancé, Jose Peters, Avoca; Jay Platukus and his wife, Graceann, Jenkins Township; Kevin Platukus and his wife, Erica, Exeter; six grandchildren, Alicia and Shawn Granahan; Cpl. Brent Platukus, USMC; Andrew Sabol; Troy and Alana Platukus; four great-grandchildren; sister, Janice Burge, Ashley; four brothers, Leonard Quinn and his wife, Sandy, Exeter; Alan Quinn and his wife, Toni, West Wyoming; Ronald Quinn

and his wife Beverly, Kingston; and Kenny Quinn, Pittston; numerous nieces and nephews. The family thanks Dr. Andrew Stuka as well as the CCU Staff at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital for their compassionate care. A blessing service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston. Friends may call from 5 p.m. until the time of the blessing service. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome. com.

Kathleen P. LaFlamme May 30, 2013 Kathleen P. LaFlamme, 69, of Exeter, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013, at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. Born in Queens, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Harry and Lisa Leary Murphy.

Surviving are her companion, Robert Billotti, Exeter; children, Jeannine O’Boyle; Lisa, Amber and Tina Billotti; Harry Billotti and Robert Billotti Jr.; grandchildren, Ronald O’Boyle, and April, Amy and Jennifer Llewellyn. Visiting hours were held at Gub-

biotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. The Rev. Timothy Alleman conducted services. Interment was in Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville. For more information, please visit www.gubbiottifh.com.

William Sledgeski, 89, of Avoca, died Monday, May 13, 2013, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. His wife is the former Rose Sowa, to whom he was married for 66 years. Born in Avoca, he was a son of the late Stanley and Cassie Sledgeski. He attended Duryea schools and was an Army Veteran of World War II. During his service he received the American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal and World War II Victory Medal. William was a retired mechanic from the Kerr McGee Creosote plant, Avoca . Bill was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Dupont, and a member of the former SS. Peter & Paul Parish, Avoca. He was also a member of the V.F.W. Post 8335 of Avoca. Bill enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be

greatly missed. He was preceded in death by a son, William, Jr.; three brothers, Frank, John, and Leo; three sisters, Ann Satkowski, Jean Sledgeski and Frances Zimitus. Surviving besides his wife are sons, Joseph and wife Marjorie, Moosic, and John and wife Michelle, Duryea; daughter-in-law, Shirley Sledgeski, five grandchildren, Michael, Lori, Christine, John Jr . and Gunnar, two great-grandchildren, Hannah and Matthew, and several nieces and nephews. A blessing service was held on Thursday, May 16, 2013 from the Ruane & Regan Funeral Home, 1308 Grove Street, Avoca, with the Rev. Joseph Verespy officiating. Interment followed in Ss. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Moosic. To leave an online condolence please visit www.ruaneandregan.com.

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OBITUARIES

Viola Julia DeFazio May 30, 2013

Romaine (Alexson) Tartonis May 25, 2013 Romaine (Alexson) Tartonis, 85, of Pittston, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2013 in Golden Living Center, Plains Township. Born in Pittston on April 29, 1928, she was the daughter of the late John B. and Madiline Katowsky Alexson. Romaine was a graduate of

The funeral was held Wednesday, May 29, 2013, from the Kizis-Lokuta Funeral Home, 134 Church St., Pittston. A service by the Rev. John Bertha was held at 11 a.m. Interment was in Mt. Olivet Cemtery, Carverton.

Julia Manganiello Cherba May 30, 2013 tion Church, West Pittston and its Altar and Rosary Society of which she served as president for two consecutive terms. Preceding her in death were brothers, Thomas Manganiello of California; Samuel, Anthony and Fred Manganiello of West Pittston; sisters, Margaret Tossi of West Pittston and Mary Garafola of Connecticut. Julia is suvived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2013 from the Anthony Recupero Funeral Home, 406 Susquehanna Ave., West Pittston, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church with Monsignor John Sempa officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View Burial Park, Harding. Friends may call from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

nephews, greatnieces, greatnephews, greatgreat-nieces and great-greatnephews. The family thanks Dr. Joseph Lombardo, Dr. Mauer Biscotti, Dr. David Greenwald and the fifth floor nursing staff at General Hospital for their kind and compassionate care given to Viola. A special thanks to her caregivers Michel Hughes, Maria Ventre and Natalie Skupen, who always stayed by her bedside and comforted her during her illness. The funeral will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday from the HowellLussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston, with services at 10 a.m. in the Second Presbyterian Church, Parsonage Street, Pittston. The Rev. David Brague, her pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in Abington Hills Cemetery, Clarks Summit. Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Second Presbyterian Church, Parsonage Street, Pittston, PA 18640.

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Julia Manganiello Cherba, 95, of West Pittston, passed away Thursday, May 3o, 2013. She was born in West Pittston, living their her entire life. She was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Angelina Manganiello and wife of 66 years to the late George A. Cherba. She was a graduate of West Pittston High School, class of 1937 and a member of the reunion committee of that class. Julia was a member of Corpus Christi Parish/Immaculate Concep-

Pittston High School. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Connecticut General Insurance. Romaine was of the Catholic faith. Surviving are her brother, John Alexson of Pittston and several cousins.

Viola DeFazio, of Pittston, passed away Thursday evening in Wilkes Barre General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Pittston, Nov. 16, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Pasquale DeVergilius and Julia DeFoia. She attended Pittston schools and prior to her retirement she was employed in the Greater Pittston garment industry. She was a member of Second Presbyterian Church, Pittston. Viola enjoyed cooking, baking and spending time with her entire family. She was a loving wife, mother and sister and was always there for her family when they needed her. Viola adored her granddaughter Alyvia, the “apple of her eye.” She was preceded in death by her former husband, Benjamin DeFazio, who was owner of DeFazio Express Trucking, Moosic; brother, Michael DeVergilius; and sisters, Jennie Forlenza, Rose Sobuta, Mary Corrado and Sarah Capwell. She is survived by daughter Gail Doran and husband, Kevin, Duryea; son Benny DeFazio, Jenkins Township; granddaughter Alyvia Marie Doran; sister Natalie Skupen, Plains Township; nieces,

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OBITUARIES Raphael Allan Szumski

George J. Pisaneschi

May 23, 2013

May 27, 2013

Raphael Allan Szumski, 61, of Hughestown, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2013, at his home. He was born in Dupont on Nov. 20, 1951, and was a son of the late Chester and Evelyn (Smichowski) Szumski. He was a former member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont. He was a 1969 graduate of St. John’s High School, Pittston, a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard and worked and retired from the Tobyhanna Army Depot. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Karol Szumski. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Griffith; son, Richard Szumski, Duryea; daughter, Tamara Orleski, Benton; stepdaughter, Terry Griffith, Las Vegas; stepson, Jamie Griffith,

Hughestown; brothers, Damian and his wife, Betty Szumski, Laflin; Gerard and his wife, Donna Szumski, Avoca; Matthew Szumski and his wife, Virginia, Dupont; Eugene and his wife, Rose Szumski, Dupont; Conarad and his wife, Mary Sue, Tennessee; Edwin and his wife, Constance, Allentown; sisters, Bernice Ambrosino and her husband, Carmen, Hughestown; Barbara and her husband, James Soya, Dickson City; sister-inlaw, Janice Szumski; grandchildren, Tyler Szumski and Marissa Orleski; several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are at the convenience of the family by Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea. Online condolences may be made at www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.

Kevin J. McGuire May 27, 2013 Kevin J. McGuire, 62, of Wyoming, passed away Monday, May 27, 2013, in Hospice Community Care, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Born in Scranton, he was a son of the late James E. and Emy Lou Steiner McGuire. He was a graduate of Dallas High School, class of 1968, and Bloomsburg University with a bachelor of science in education. Kevin was a teacher with Red Rock Job Corps until retirement. He was an avid bird watcher and fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and St. Louis Cardinals. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Caitlin McGuire.

Surviving are a daughter, Maureen McGuire, Baltimore, Md.; sister, Denise, and her husband, Michael Cook, Troutman, N.C.; nephew, Kyle Cook, Troutman. Funeral was held from the Richard H. Disque Funeral Home, 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas. Deacon Thomas Cesarini served as officiant. Interment was in Chapel Lawn Memorial Park, Dallas. In lieu of flowers, please send a memorial contribution to Domestic Violence Service Center, 13 E. South St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703.

David James Carpenter Jr. May 28, 2013 David James Carpenter Jr., 65, of Valrico, Fla., passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2013. He was a Boy Scout leader and enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking and growing flowers and vegetables. He was preceded in death by his son, Patrick. He is survived by his wife of more than 44 years, Patricia; son, David Carpenter III; daughter, Cheryl Phillips; six grandchildren, Jessica, Michaela, Jewel,

Alex, Jessica and Stephen. Visitation hours were held at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon, Fla. A funeral Mass was celebrated in Nativity Catholic Church, Brandon. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Nativity Catholic School Tuition Assistance Fund. For information, visit the Stowers Funeral Home website at www.stowersfh.com.

George J. Pisaneschi, 84, of West Wyoming, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2013, at the Commonwealth Home Health and Hospice Unit at St. Luke’s Villa, WilkesBarre. Born in Parsons, he was a son of the late Louis and Frances Parise Pisaneschi. George was a member of St. Monica’s Parish at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, West Wyoming, and a graduate of Coughlin High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the Korean War. Prior to retirement, he worked at Procter & Gamble, Mehoopany, and then continued to work at High-

land Manor Nursing Home, Exeter, for the next 15 years. Preceding him in death was his twin brother, Louis, who recently passed away on Oct. 31, 2012. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, the former Rita Pisaneschi; sons, Argante “Gante” and his wife, Michelle, Larkmount Manor, and George D. “Dino” Pisaneschi, West Wyoming; granddaughters, Maria, Wyoming; Mary Jonelle, Clifton, N.J., and Beth, Bronx, N.Y.; sister, Christine Pisaneschi, Larkmount Manor; numerous nieces, nephews

and cousins. Military funeral services were held Thursday by the AMVETS Honor Guard at the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Monica’s Parish at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Eighth Street, West Wyoming, with the Rev. Leo McKernan, pastor, as celebrant. Entombment was in Mount Olivet Mausoleum, Carverton. Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the SPCA, 524 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.

Albert M. Draina May 28, 2013 Albert M. Draina, 84, formerly of Hanover Township, passed away peacefully Tuesday in Celtic Care, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre, surrounded by his family. He was born in Hanover Township on June 8, 1928, a son of the late Andrew and Helen Kotalick. Albert graduated from Hanover Memorial High School, class of 1945, and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was employed as a coordination contractor for Wickes Lumber. He was a member and former director of the Catholic War Veter-

ans, Post 274. He was a member of St. Leo’s/Holy Rosary Church, Ashley, and was a former committee member of the Republican Party in Hanover Township. He was preceded in death by his wife of 28 years, the former Ruth Tomczyk; sisters Irene Walton, Rita Draina and Mary Tate; brothers Aloysius, Andrew and Robert. Surviving are a daughter, Gail, West Wyoming; son Gregory and his wife, Mary; son Allen and his

wife, Donna; grandchildren, Jill, Gregg and Alex; great-grandchildren, David, Maria, Kyle, Megan and Addison; sisters Em Myzick, Maryland, and Betsy Flores, Virginia; brothers Richard, Texas, and William, Florida; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral was held from the Charles V. Sherbin Funeral Home, 630 Main Road, Hanover Township. A Mass of Christian Burial was held in St. Leo’s/Holy Rosary Church, Ashley. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township.

Saranne ‘Sally’ Heilbrunn May 24, 2013 Saranne “Sally” Heilbrunn, 63, of Scranton, passed away at Geisinger Community Medical Center on Friday, May 24, 2013, following a brief illness. Daughter of Sarah and Jim McNulty, Sally was born on July 21, 1949, and grew up in Inkerman. She was a graduate of St. John the Evangelist High School. Sally held a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Mansfield State University. Additionally, in the 1990s, Sally graduated from Luzerne County Community College as a registered

nurse. Sally then used her education to help others by working as a registered nurse in behavioral health first at Community Medical Center, and followed by Clarks Summit State Hospital until she retired in early 2011. Sally was a generous, intelligent, loving and caring woman who enjoyed spending time with her son, shopping, traveling and at family events. Sally was preceded in death by

her father, Jim McNulty. Sally is survived by her son, Jeffrey Heilbrunn; mother, Sarah McNulty; sister, Elizabeth O’Malley; several cousins, nieces and aunts. She is deeply missed by all. A blessing service was held Friday in the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston. Entombment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome. com.

Mildred M. Adonizio

Ralph Edwards

May 30, 2013

May 29, 2013

two bronze stars and one silver star. He was a member of the VFW Post 283, Kingston. His ensuing years were in the building and construction industry, serving as a field engineer, construction superintendent and district supervisor for the Pennsylvania General State Authority and an architect field representative. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Jacqueline T. Curley Edwards; son Lance Cpl. John J. Edwards; sisters Peggy Balut and Patricia Vivian; and brothers John

‘Jack’, Michael and Thomas Edwards. He is survived by his son, Ralph Edwards III and his wife, Lorraine, Pittston; sister Maryjean Kolak, Albany, N.Y.; brother C. Butler Edwards, Kingston; grandson, Brian Edwards; granddaughter, Kylee Elizabeth Edwards; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Metcalfe-Shaver-Kopcza Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Cecilia’s Church of St. Barbara’s Parish, Exeter. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township.

Duane J. Herbert kes-Barre, and was a member of the F. & A.M. Lodge No. 61, Wilkes-Barre. Duane was a family man who was always there to lend a helping hand to his family and friends. He especially loved spending time with his granddaughter, Lily. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his wife of 30 years, the former Debbie Dessoye; sons, Christopher, Ryan and Shane, all of Bear Creek Township; granddaugh-

ter, Lily Miraglia, Mountain Top; brother, John Herbert, and partner Narin Kaowliam, Plymouth; sisters, Cathie Thomas, and her husband, Paul, Edwardsville, and Denise McMillian and her husband, Edward, Harveys Lake; nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains Township. Online condolences may be made at www.corcoranfuneralhome.com.

Mary Jean Woods May 29, 2013 Mary Jean Woods, 69, of Avoca, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at her home. She was born in Avoca on July 2, 1943, and was a daughter of the late Charles and Gertrude (Munley) Woods. Mary Jean was a 1960 graduate of Avoca High School. She worked for many years for the First Bank Of Greater Pittston,

and retired from Wachovia Bank, Exeter. She is survived by her husband of six years, Joseph Dunn; her daughters, Lynn Renfer and her husband, Bob Henson, Pittston; Lori McCutcheon, Pittston, and Leanne McCutcheon, Pittston; her sisters, Jule Ann and her husband, Edward Burigana; Ellen Woods and her husband, Lou Ferrara, and Pat Coff-

man and her husband, Donald, all of Mechanicsburg; her grandchildren, Cullen Fritz, Ellen Renfer and Ryan Renfer; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at the convenience of the familyby Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea. Online condolences may be made at www.kiesingerfuneralservices. com.

Scott Esser May 27, 2013 Jerry. Surviving are four brothers, Bill, Wayne, Darrel, Dirk; four sisters, Terry, Dawn, Jolene, Kim; three dogs, Chancey, Muggy and Willow, whom he treated as his kids. Scott was a great man. He was a

loving and caring person and will always be in our hearts. We will love and miss him always. Services are pending from the Graziano Funeral Home, Pittston Township. For information, visit www.grazianofuneralhome.com.

May 13, 2013 Norma C. Richie, 92, passed away on May 13, 2013. She was born in Exeter, daughter of the late Patsy Ripa and Nellie Futch Ripa of Adams Court, Exeter.Norma was a graduate of Exeter High School, class of 1939.She was a member of St. Anthony’s Church, Exeter. She moved to Alaska with her husband, Allen, in 1948, living there for 49 years. In Alaska, they enjoyed all winter sports, such as skiing and snowmobile riding. Her husband, Allen, passed away in 1990. After his passing, she contemplated returning to Pennsylvania to live, and did just that in 2002. She was preceded in death by

her sisters, Lenore Thompson, Exeter; Anne Gashlin, WilkesBarre; Romayne Fedele, Deer Park, N.Y.; Patricia Shippey, Centermoreland; brothers, Joseph, Interlaken, N.Y., and James, Endicott, N.Y. She is survived by one sister, Gloria Mihalko, East Brunswick, N.J.; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held at Recupero Funeral Home, West Pittston, with the Rev. Peter Hoegen, deacon, as officiant. Norma will be cremated and her ashes will join her husband’s at their homestead in Alaska. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Lung Association.

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Scott Esser, 47, passed away at home on Monday, May 27, 2013. Born March 14, 1966, he was a son of the late William Esser and Bernice Hall Esser. In addition to his parents, Scott was preceded in death by his sister,

member of the church’s Young at Heart Club. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Dohman; brother, attorney Frank Mulderig. A Mass of Christian Burial was held in St. Maria Goretti Church, Laflin. Interment was in Cathedral Cemetery, Oram Street, Scranton. Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to St. Maria Goretti Church, 42 Redwood Drive, Laflin, PA 18702. Arrangements by the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains Township. Online condolences may be made at www.corcoranfuneralhome.com.

Norma C. Richie

May 28, 2013

Duane J. Herbert, 53, of Bear Creek Township, passed away Tuesday morning at his home. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of John Herbert of Pittston and Elizabeth (Winter) Herbert of Bear Creek. Duane was a graduate of James M. Coughlin High School, WilkesBarre, class of 1977, and was the owner of Mountain Auto Shop, Bear Creek, for 35 years. He was a member of the Polish American Veterans, Hudson section of Plains Township; The Triangle Club, Miners Mills section of Wil-

Mildred M. Adonizio, 92, of Laflin, died Thursday morning at her home. Born in Inkerman, she was a daughter of the late William and Catherine (Harrington) Mulderig. Mildred was a graduate of St. John’s High School, Pittston, and Marywood University, Scranton, receiving her master’s degree in education. Mildred taught at the Scranton Technical School until her retirement, and was past treasurer of its retired teachers association. Mildred was the former owner and operator of Twin Oaks Cafe, Inkerman. She was a member of St. Maria Goretti Church, Laflin, and a

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Ralph Edwards, 87, of Exeter, passed away Wednesday evening in the Hospice Community Care Inpatient Unit of Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Born Oct. 21, 1925, in WilkesBarre, he was a son of the late Ralph and Regina (Ryan) Edwards. He attended Kingston High School, leaving to enlist in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1943. Ralph served as an aerial gunner on a B-24 bomber in the South and Central Pacific, completing 27 combat missions. Among his awards and decorations were the Air Medal with clusters, Air Combat Borneo, Philippine Liberation and the Pacific Theater Ribbon with

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OBITUARIES

Dr. Jennifer Ann Sidari

Josephine Pavlico

May 29, 2013

May 28, 2013

Jennifer Sidari, M.D., passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, May 29, 2013, surrounded by family and loved ones at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Jennifer was the eldest of three children born to Peter and Patricia (nee Nicholas) Sidari. Jennifer graduated from Wyoming Area High School in 2005 and went on to attend the University of Scranton, double majoring in biology and philosophy, graduating summa cum laude in 2009. Jen received a full scholarship to The Commonwealth Medical College and was proud to be a member of TCMC’s charter class. On May 11, 2013, Jennifer achieved her dream of becoming a doctor and was about to begin her residency in pediatrics at the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital in Danville. Despite Jennifer’s shortened life, her accomplishments are innumerable. Jennifer was nationally distinguished in her medical education and was nominated for the American Medical Association’s Physicians of Tomorrow Award. Jennifer combined her love for medicine with her passion for travel by volunteering in children’s hospitals and clinics around the world. Jennifer’s most recent adventure took her to Haiti, where she arrived with bags of medicine, supplies and toys. Jennifer left Haiti with only the clothes on her back, donating all of her personal items to those in need. This is one example of many acts that earned her The Commonwealth Medical College’s Global Pride Award, issued in memory of Dr. Raymond Smego, Jennifer’s mentor. Jennifer shared many friendships with people from all chapters

of her life. Her infectious smile and selfless personality made it impossible not to love her. Her short life was filled with so much depth and love and she will leave a lasting impression on all of those who had the privilege to know her. Jennifer was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Anthony P. Sidari, Esq. and his wife, Ann, Hazleton; and her maternal step-grandfather, Charles Strock, Hemet, Calif. In addition to her parents, Jennifer is survived by her brother, Peter Sidari, West Pittston; sister, Victoria Sidari, West Pittston; maternal grandparents, Ms. Naoma Strock, Hemet, and Mr. and Mrs. James Nicholas, Groton, N.Y.; many aunts, uncles and cousins. She is also survived by her beloved soulmate, John Brunza, Dunmore, and their spoiled dogs, Isaac and Penny Lane. Calling hours will be held 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at St. Barbara Parish Center, 28 Memorial St., Exeter. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Corpus Christi Parish at Immaculate Conception Church, 605 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Jennifer Sidari, M.D. Scholarship Fund at The Commonwealth Medical College, c/o Student Affairs Office, The Commonwealth Medical College, 525 Pine St., Scranton, PA 18509. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. To send the family an expression of sympathy or an online condolence, please visit www. gubbiottifh.com.

Josephine Pavlico, 93, of Pittston, peacefully entered into the arms of the Lord, her savior, on Tuesday evening, May 28, 2013, surrounded by her daughter, Joann, and granddaughter, Melissa, at the Partridge-Tippett Nursing Facility in the Wesley Village Campus, Jenkins Township, where she had been a guest for the past year. She was the widow of Joseph Pavlico, who passed away on June 6, 1985. Born and raised in Pittston, she was a daughter of the late John and Stephanie Wrezneski Goretski. She was educated in area schools. Prior to retirement, she was employed by the Pittston Hospital, Pittston Apparel and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. Josephine was unconditionally dedicated to those closest to her. A woman of devout faith and the heart of her family, she shared her unwavering spirituality through her tireless Catholic example of good works and kindness to all. She imparted her wisdom and joy upon others and gave selflessly of herself to those she loved. She faced life’s obstacles with great resilience and enduring strength. Josephine was happiest when she was able to assist others and offer compassion, support and encouragement. Her greatest passions included gardening, quilting, reading, playing bingo, attending Mass and cooking. She was a true servant at heart and faithfully cared for family and

friends through delicious cooking and baking from scratch. She is most well-known for her homemade, delicious, one-ofa-kind cannolis, a recipe that she created. There simply was not a person who tasted her cannolis and did not find them to be the best around. Josephine was truly an angel on earth to so many and will continue to be an angel in heaven, protecting and watching over those she loved. She was the longest-living member of her family. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Lottie Ostrowski, Peggy Rikuta and Stella Waseleski; brothers, Eddie, Anthony, Bernie, Joseph and Johnny; her beloved dogs, Buttons and Fluffy. She is survived by her loving and faithful daughter, Joann Sulima, and her husband, Jerry, Jenkins Township; devoted and dearest granddaughter, attorney Melissa Sulima, Jenkins Township; dear daughter, Elizabeth Masters, and her husband, Garry, Hunlock Creek; grandchildren, Steven Kazmierski, Wilkes-Barre, and April Weaver and her husband, Zac, Brookville; dear son, James Pavlico, and his wife, Karen, Luzerne; grandchildren, Tracy and Joseph, at home; three greatgrandchildren, Haley Kazmierski, Ella and Hank Weaver; sister-inlaw, Agnes Neff, and her husband, William, Pittston; numerous niec-

es and nephews. Her daughter Joann and granddaughter Melissa thank the nurses and staff of Wesley Village, Partridge-Tippet Nursing Facility, South Unit for the loving and outstanding care and endless compassion they gave Josephine. Their presence in her life throughout the past year filled all her days with happiness, laughter and smiles. Her passing is not marked by sadness for her but by peace, for she has been reunited with the Lord. Her life is celebrated through the remembrance of and gratitude for the innumerable wonderful memories that exist. Her spirit will continue to shine light and provide guidance and immeasurable love for those closest to her. The funeral was held from the Baloga Funeral Home Inc., 1201 Main St., Pittston (Port Griffith). A Mass of Christian Burial was held in St. John the Evangelist Church, William Street, Pittston. Interment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Josephine’s memory may be made to the Greater Pittston Food Pantry, 37 William St., Pittston, PA 18640. To send an online condolence, please visit www.balogafuneralhome.com.

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Thelma A. Elias

Pastor Harold S. Hoskins

May 29, 2013

May 27, 2013 Pastor Harold S. Hoskins, a resident of Falls, senior pastor and founder of Maranatha Fellowship Church and Alpha Omega Christian Academy, Swoyersville, went to be with his Lord on Monday, May 27, 2013. Born in Pittston, he was a son of the late Whitefield J. and Elizabeth Martin Hoskins, residents of West Pittston. He attended West Pittston schools and was a Bible student under the late Rev. D’Andrea, West Pittston, and the late Rev. Amos Hettesheimer, Larksville. He was ordained in 1972 by the Rev. Dr. Wade Taylor, Pine Crest Bible Training Center, Salisbury, N.Y., and most recently was affiliated with IAM Ministries, pastor Jay Frances, Berne, N.Y. For the past several years, he served on the advisory board of the New World Christian Outreach, Stroudsburg. Pastor Harold was the first field representative for the Wyoming Valley Chapter of the Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship International, started chapters in Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Stroudsburg and Hawley, and hosted banquets for 13 years. During this time, he also held Tuesday night Bible study services. Along with all his accomplishments, he was active in the day-today operations of the family business, U.W. Screening Services, Forty Fort, and Martin’s Ferry, Ohio. Harold proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, receiving an honorable discharge as a private first class. Harold was preceded in death

by a son, Derek Hoskins, who died at the age of 8 months. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Sue Rosencrans Hoskins; sons, Dwayne H. Hoskins, Falls; Darryl M. Hoskins and his wife, Doreen, Dallas; daughter, Alissa Krupp, and her husband, Michael, Falls; three grandchildren, Faith, Krista and Gianna; two greatgrandchildren. Pastor Harold loved to preach, teach and evangelize and will be sadly missed by his family, church family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. June 8 at the Maranatha Fellowship Church, 135 Owen St., Swoyersville. The Rev. Jay Frances will officiate, along with several other pastors in ministry. The family requests that flowers be omitted and that donations in the name of Pastor Harold Hoskins be made to Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675, a charity he actively supported. Arrangements are by the H. Merritt Hughes Funeral Home Inc., a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 451 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre.

Thelma A. Elias, 81, of Exeter, passed away Wednesday evening in her home. Born in WilkesBarre, she was a daughter of the late Griffith and Edna (Lawrence) Pritchard. She was a graduate of Kingston High School, class of 1949, and McCann School of Business. For many years, she was employed in the garment industry and The Scranton School for the Deaf. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Trucksville. Preceding her in death was her husband, Patrick Elias; brothers, Robert Lawrence and David Pritchard; and sister, Beverly Rinker. Surviving are children, Judith Uzialko, Melbourne, Fla.; Karen Elias, Fullerton, Calif.; Christine Elias, Exeter; Griffith Elias, Jenkins Township; Patrick Elias, Edwardsville; Ray Elias and his wife, Debbie, Forty Fort; special friend, Mary Tirva; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. The family thanks Celtic Hospice for the exceptional care given to Thelma. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the MetcalfeShaver-Kopcza Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, with High Priest Kip Alder

of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Trucksville, officiating. Interment will be in Mount

Zion Cemetery, Exeter Township. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

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PEEKING INTO THE PAST By Judy Minsavage

S/W-B Airport opens in 1947 with fanfare

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TWEETING It’s billed as a leisurely walk to seek out songbirds. And that’s what it is, once a month on a Saturday morning at Frances Slocum State Park. Those intersted are welcome to meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Environmental Education Center and Boat Rental, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Kingston

Township. The event is free. The next bird watch event will be Saturday, June. 15. The events are hosted by Carol Sorber, of Wild Birds Unlimited, a franchise store located in the Dallas Shopping Center. For more information, call 6759900.

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Top, a Baltimore Oriole sits on a branch among the leaves at Frances Slocum State Park. Above, Group Leader Bruce Troy, second from left, joins fellow birders. Below left, Troy of West Wyoming, left, and fellow birder Jane Messinger of Dallas look for birds. Below center, an American tree swallow ﬁnds a bird house to his liking. And below right, Troy, center, leads a group of birders.

Falls Active Adult Center learns about relaxation techniques The Falls Active Adult Center sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne/Wyoming counties recently had a presentation and demonstration on techniques to promote relaxation to enhance body and mind wellness. Sharon Hinchey, the presenter, is a representative from “Women Heart,” The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease. The Crocheting

Club from the center presented Sharon with red scarves made by the group to be given to women who have had a heart attack. Women use the scarves to cover their nose and mouth in the winter. Anyone 55 and over is invited to join us for the following activities: Mondays: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wii bowling competition with Tunkhan-

nock Center, alternating sites. Mondays: 1 p.m.- 2 p.m. Crocheting Club meets all levels welcome. Tuesday and Fridays: 11:15 a.m. -11:45 a.m. “Healthy Steps” exercise program. Tuesdays: Brain games at lunch. Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Walking group Thursdays: Nutrition talk at lunch

Saturday, June 8: “Flea Market” at the Center from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no charge for the space but you must bring your own table. There will be baked goods, food and drinks for sale at the center. There are still some spaces left which are on a ﬁrst come ﬁrst serve basis. To reserve a space RSVP to Twila at 388-2623 betwenn 9 a.m. and 2 p.m..

Question: With an estimated crowd of 60,000 expected to attend the ceremony, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Airport in Avoca officially opened on June 1, 1947. What unusual cargo was aboard the first freight shipment leaving the new airport? 1947 - 66 YEARS AGO “Impressive” ceremonies were scheduled for the grand opening of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Airport in Avoca along with a “christening of the American Airlines Wilkes-Barre -Scranton Flagship plane by a set of Scranton twins.” During the day, courtesy flights were given by American Airlines to travel members and members of the media. Colonial Airlines, along with American, planned to land a total of 20 planes to inaugurate services at the field. On June 25, 1936, American was the first airline to fly the Douglas DC-3 in commercial service. From 1945 to 1950, American operated American Overseas Airlines, a trans-Atlantic division, which served a number of European countries. Based at LaGuardia Airport in New York City, Colonial Airlines operated in the 1940s and 1950s. 1957 - 56 YEARS AGO With a win over Exeter High School, Pittston High retained the baseball championship of the Eastern Division of County High School League. Jim Fitzpatrick pitched a shutout and Hank Walker produced a two-run homer, netting the 2-0 victory. Members of the championship team were Frank Tribbett, Carl Tuinylas, Russ Arnone, Ray Eichman, Charlie O’Boyle, Sam Argo, Jim Fitzpatrick, Phil Lafoca, Ray Lucarella, Hank Walker, Gene Thomas, Ed Knowles, Phil Clark, Wes Mugford, Bobby Knowles, Joe Taleroski and Bob Brown. The win qualified coach Jim Giardina’s team a chance at the annual High School Baseball Tournament Title at Artillery Park. Doris Mae Keeler, of Hughestown, was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the Women’s Marine Corp. Keeler enlisted in 1954 and received basic training at Parris Island, SC. According to the website www.womenmarines.org, in 1918 Opha Mae Johnson was the first woman to enroll in the Marines. In 1950, the Women Reserves were mobilized for the Korean War and 2,787 women served. Today, women make up 6.2 percent of the Corps. 1967 - 46 YEARS AGO Joseph Oprendick, a member of the Executive Prom committee at Pittston Area High School, crowned Joseph Healey king at the junior prom held at the Mayfair Supper Club. Barbara Musto, also a member of the executive committee crowned Patricia Wysowski prom queen. Andrew Mihalko, Michael Onuschak, Andrew Vasil, Joseph Markowski, George Parulis, Raymond Falton, Elliott Pellegrini, George Race, Paul Petro, Thomas Battle, Steve Masley, Michael Dupock and George Vasil, members of the Exeter Memorial Post 6518 VFW, welcomed Sam Conigliaro as its first Vietnam vet during an installation ceremony. Four deserving young women were awarded scholarships by members of the West Pittston Junior Women’s Club. Each year the club donated proceeds obtained during the club’s spring project to young women recommended by principals and guidance counselors at their respective school. In 1967, the recipients of the scholarships were Suzanne Hammon and Loretta Reddington, of Pittston Area High School, and Janice Romanowski and Barbara Memory, of Wyoming Area. 1997 - 16 YEARS AGO Throughout the school year, members of the Pittston Area fourth and fifth grades studied the Civil War under the direction of their teacher Phyllis Biga. Going the extra mile, students were asked to immerse themselves in the subject matter and take on the roles of soldiers, families, doctors and nurses to better understand the effects of the war See PEEKING, Page 3B

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PITTSTON AREA NEWS

PA sets final day of classes for June 11 Pittston Area School District annouces the following: DISTRICT NEWS The last day of school is Tuesday, June 11. INTERMEDIATE CENTER • Important events: June 3: Fourth grade will tour the Middle School June 4: Fifth grade classes will go to

Biz Town June 5: Fifth grade will tour the Middle School June 7: Fifth grade dance will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in the gym. PRIMARY CENTER • Important dates June 5: First -rade ﬁeld day June 6: Second-grade ﬁeld day

Ryan Joyce, above right, has been selected to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum on National Security. Shown here with him is his Social Studies teacher, Mrs. Samantha Distasio.

PA junior to attend National Youth Leadership Forum on National Security Ryan Joyce, the son of David and Lisa Joyce and a junior at Pittston Area Senor High School, was recently selected to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum on National Security. He was nominated by his Social Studies teacher, Mrs. Samantha Distasio. The forum is geared for young individuals that would like to pursue a career in the ﬁeld of government service

and takes on a unique brand of leadership. The National Youth Leadership Forum on National Security offers students an inside look at the many opportunities available, as well as providing interaction with highly regarded, senior civilian policy makers and military ofﬁcers. Joyce attended the forum in early

Soldier makes surprise visit to PA Pittston Area had a surprise visit recently from a soldier who served in Afghanistan and is also the father of two of our students. GySgt. Michael Pintha, father of Brittney and Kylie Pintha and his unit overseas, were the recipients of Pittston Area’s Key Club “Love A Soldier” campaign. He and his fellow Marines received boxes of hygiene products like toothpaste and toothbrushes, soap and hand sanitizers. Also, they were sent coffee, creamers and sweeteners from the club, as

well as magazines to fill up the down times in combat. To show appreciation, Sgt. Pintha presented the Key Club with a special certificate containing a picture of the AV8B plane that Pintha and his pilot flew in Afghanistan. He also gave the club the actual American flag that was flown over Helmood Province, Afghanistan and presented it in a special triangle flag box, which is now in the Key Club’s display case. The Key Club is honored to have helped out the service men and wom-

en overseas even in a small way and thank them for allowing us this opportunity. Pictured at the visit , left to right, ﬁrst row; Kate Musto, Key Club Treasurer, John McDonald, Abby Sheerer. Second row; Kylie Pintha, Brittany Pintha, Kaleigh Valeski, Key Club Vice-President, Shannen Brady, Key Club Bulletin Editor and Mackenzie Carroll. Third row; GySgt. Michael Pintha, Jonathan Collins , Mrs. Judy Greenwald, Key Club Advisor, Mr. John Haas, high school principal.

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WA lists honor roll for 3rd marking period Vito Quaglia, principal of Wyoming Area High School, announces the students who qualiﬁed for the Honor Roll for the third marking period ending April 9. The following policy adopted by the Wyoming Area Board of School Directors will be utilized as the criteria for selection of the high school honor roll. High honors: A student must receive a quality point average of 3.75 or higher. Honors: A student must receive a quality point average of 3.50 or higher. HIGH HONORS SEVENTH GRADE Alexander Ambruso, Caleigh Anderson, Paul Angeli, Sarah Baylor, Justine Buczynski, Kelly Carroll, Amanda Casterline, Emily Cheskiewicz, Zebulon Chisdock, Blaise Ciampi, Michael D’Angelo, Anthony DeAngelo, Antonio DeNardi, Megan Dillon, Kayla Dovidas, Justin Esposito, Kayla Forlenza, Gwendolyn Glatz, Alexander Gonzales, Samuel Greenﬁeld, Alyson Grindall, Alexander Hawk, Jake Hogan, Annie Karcutskie, Michael Karsko, Benjamin Klaproth, Tiffany Klein, Ray Knaub, Julia Kopetchny, Conor McCormick, Casey McNew, Dylan Melberger, Marc Anthony Minichello, Megan Mitten, Jonelle Olaviany, Casey Orlando, Addison Orzel, Jessica Parente, Loren Richards, Julianna Ritsick, Amber Rought, Skylar Santacroce, Matthew Silinskie, Kristi Skok, Miranda Smith, Nina Sypniewski, Colby Thomas, Alyssa Vikara, Jessica Walkowiak, Matthew Wright, Aaron Zezza, EIGHTH GRADE Erin Ainsworth, David Alberigi, III, Austin Alder, Grace

Angelella, Nikolas Athmann, Kathryn Augustine, Andrew Bartoli, Joseph Bender, Madison Beppler, Michael Bonita, Victoria Braccini, Caitlin Butchko, Peter Butera, Robert Butwin, Kara Dooner, Evan Esposito, Lindsey Feeney, Kimberly Ferrara, Lea Getz, Stephen Homza, Dylan Kostak, Marianna McHugh, Nina Minnelli, Leah Moore, Kara Moscatelli, Madison Mulhern, Kyle Musto, Anthony Nardell, Kristen Nossavage, Makaila O’Reilly, Ariana Pamias, Julia Patts, Mackenzie Pegg, Megan Pitcavage, Alex Robbins, Laura Sachaczenski, Anthony Saitta, Christina Sakalas, Sarah Shemanski, Ryan Shuleski, Shelby Stanford, Evan Stravinski, Katrina Stravinski, Emily Uritz, Katie Wolfgang, Gina Zehner. NINTH GRADE Robert Acacio, Bree Bednarski, Mackenzie Bilbow, Alexa Blandina, Ryan Burton, Georgia Calimeres, Matthew Carlson, Bryan Cumbo, Erin Donnelly, Matthew Dovidas, Katharyn Dymond, Blaise Erzar, Taryn Gates, Grace Gober, Alexis Harris, Laura Heinzlmeir, Kelsey Kasisky, Hannah Klaproth, Mikayla Klimas, Lindsey Klinges, Klaryssa Kolbeck, Carter Kusakavitch, Zachary Lagrue, Ashley Lamoreaux, Cory Lescavage, Cassandra Lockhart, Maria Marstell, Ryan Marvin, Megan Mattioli, Anntoinette Mauriello, Michael Murphy, Ryan Murphy, Heather Nametko, Lauren Perry, Alee Pettit, Susan Reilly, Victoria Remley, Emily Schneider, Samantha Sepko, Anthony Shaver, Alexandria Sitkowski, Jennie Skursky, Stephanie Sokach, Rachael Solano, Jessica Sorick, Krystina Stanczyk, Justin Steinberger, Kelly Sypulski,

Morgan Tarnalicki, Anna Thomas, Mackenzie Toler, Alexandra Traglia, Nico Vasquez, Daniela Vigueras, Claudia Waltz, Kayla Wedlock, Madeline Wharton, Eric Whyte, Nicole Wright, Megan Wysocki. TENTH GRADE Amy Alder, Zachary Baldygo, Julia Banas, Ian Brace, Cecelia Chisdock, Elisabeth Combs, Carlane Costello, Emily Endres, Destini Esposito, Chaslyn Facciponti, Dominick Forlenza, Abigail Gibbs, Cordell Gresh, Nikolas Gushka, Matthew Harding, Olivia Katulka, Nicole Kolessar, Amber Kuharchik, Zoe Laporte, Anthony Lenkaitis, Alexa Malloy, Tyler Mitchell, Justin Palovchak, Victoria Pennington, Mia Perrino, Rachel Polacheck, Carrie Pozaic, Evelyn Rodriguez, Sara Romanowski, Julianna Scappaticci, Taylor Schechter, Nikki Sellitto, Victoria Sidari, Haley Stackhouse, Brittany Thomas, Francesca Trottini, Peter Urban, II, Taylor Urban, Samantha Williams, Emily Wolfgang. ELEVENTH GRADE Drew Bednarski, Emily Bellanco, Britney Benkoski, Mallory Bohan, Bethany Bowser, Brian Buckman, Damian Bullock, Cody Colarusso, Nicole Cumbo, Destiny Darienzo, Jonathan Gamble, Julia Gober, Lisa Guido, Jamie Hannis Audrey Hiedacavage, Michaela Jurchak, Sara Justave, Keirstin Lasher, Michael Lumley, Courtney Melvin, Brittney Michael, Tah’nee Mitchell, Michael Morgan, Adrienne Przybyla, Austin Shission, Katherine Sokirka, Danielle Spagnuolo, Gabrielle Spagnuolo, Mari Taggart, Abigail Thornton, Felicia Turner, Marissa Urban. TWELFTH GRADE

Gabrielle Alberigi, John Bankus, Mariah Bellanco, Gabrielle Bohan, Valerie Bott, Victoria Brown, Gregory Cajka, Bartholomew Chupka, Andrew Coco, Glynnis Cowley, Serra Degnan, Nicholas Dominick, Nicholas Esposito, Nikki Giordano, Casey Kasisky, Sherry Klaproth, Ashley Klein, Emily Kneeream, Kaitlyn Kross, Zachary Lanunziata, Brittany Lemardy, Cassandra Lescavage, Brandon Lizza, Maria Marianacci, Jessica Martin, Joshua McGovern, Nichola O’Brien, Mark O’Hara, Angel Olmstead, Angela Raieski, Vanessa Robbins, Brianna Romiski, Stormy Ruiz, Courtney Sadowski, Brittani Shearer, Emily Shemanski, Leslie Shumlas, Eric Smith, Stephanie Spudis, Joseph Taylor, Katie Tibus, William Weiss, IV, Devaney Wood, Jacob Wysocki. HONORS SEVENTH GRADE Bradley Barletta II, Olivia Bellanco, Alexus Beyer, Cole Breshahan, Olivia Bugelholl, Kyle Chromey, Akira Condry, Lila Donnelly, Steven Dymond, Shane Eslick, Genevieve Federici, Carlee Foersch, Jordan Frye, Erica Gallagher, Curtis Hager, Lindsay Higdon, Sarah Holweg, Kaitlynn Kasisky, Maxwell Kneeream, James Kosco, Kathryn Lombardo, Elizabeth Moore, Tyler Nayavich, Lindsey Pozaic, Charles Rome, Jacob Schelinski, Kaleigh Shission, Alexia Smith, Shane Sonday, Shelby Stackhouse, Hallie Stark, Cassandra Sypulski, Robert Trottini, Brandon Williams, Olivia Williams, Kyre Zielinski. EIGHTH GRADE Albert Blannett, III, Julia Bonomo, Matthew Booth, Adam Buczynski, Lydia Bugelholl, Cassie Button, Morgan

Coolbaugh, Dante DeLuca, Dominic Dempsey, Aaron Dobbs, Lydia Edwards, Angela Fanelli, Cailtlyn Gibbons, Alexander Gushka, Matthew Hindmarsh, Jessica Hopkins, Rachel Johnson, Joshua Kopcza, Jessica Kupiec, Aaron Lee, Brendan Lee, Shari Liddick, Keely Matthews, Grace Pepe, Kyle Poepperling, Joshua Quick, Walker Regis, Grace Scrobola, William Shelley, IV, Tristan Sokach-Minnick, Eric Speicher, Eden Stella, Evelyn Urban, Ashley Vikara, Emilie Wanko, Seth White, Ryan Wrubel, NINTH GRADE Taylor Barnes, Joseph Buczynski, Ian Chandler, Rebecca Charney, Stephanie Chihorek, Kelly Clarke, Dominque Denisco, Sean Derwin, Brittney Eramo, Samuel Giordano, Patrick Heck, Kyler Higgins, Jeffrey Hogan, Samantha Holcomb, Nicole Hollister, Elizabeth Hoover, David Klaproth, Gavin Kross, Zachary Lahart, Dillon Latona, Jennifer Mackey, Matthew Martin, Victoria Mattioli, Emily Menta, Theresa Mitten, Paige Norton, Mark Ostroski, Kevin Pish, Austin Rought, Jordan Thomas, Sarah Vernoski. TENTH GRADE Danielle Bulger, Kenneth Burkhardt, Marc Chervenitski, Jr., Nina Cruz, Steven Dauber, Juliana DeNardi, Joshua Donvito, Jordan Evans-Kaplan, Madison Hindmarsh, Raymond Hopkins, Tanner Johnson, Hannah Johnston, Ryan Kaslavage, Michael Kolessar, Caitlyn Kraynak, Zachary Lopatka, John Marianacci, Melissa Mazzitelli, Nathan Miller, Evan Musto, Nina Owen, Jordyn Paluch, Barry Pawloski, Jude Polit-Moran, Emma Ramage, Joseph Roach, Kaylee Rodgers, Stephanie Schultz, Abigail

Schwerdtman, Lauren Sokirka, Zachary Sypniewski, Shaun Vazquez, David Vincent, Jeremy Zezza. ELEVENTH GRADE Amanda Bialy, Tyler Bonita, Kyle Borton, Sarah Campbell, Lindsay Carey, Rebecca Colwell, Morgan DeAngelo, Sally Deluca, Jaclyn DeNardi, Matthew Dimick, Briana Eipper, Nickarena Gilpin, Matthew Hine, Stephanie Jallen, Elijah LaFratte, Nicholas Leon, Nichola Liguori, Michaella Pack, Kayla Perlis, James Quinnan, Thomas Rose, Raelana Scaltz, Paige Siani, Peter Sidari, Evan Skene, Leo Skoronski, Carissa Smith, Noah Stavish, Brittney Winsock, Elyssa Yanik, Tyler Yarick, Kirsten Zakseski. TWELFTH GRADE Stephen Barush, Ashlee Blannett, Jennifer Bone, Megan Bonomo, Myranda Burgess, Michael Carey, Michael Cipriani, April Davis, Tabitha Golembeski, Tent Grove, Christopher Gunshore, Michael Harding, John Hizny, Timothy Holden, Alexandra Holtz, Nicholas Hreha, Paige Hudock, Lucas Johnson, Rebecca Johnson, Melissa Kazmerick, Christina Klinges, Samantha Kudrako, Rachel Leandri, Meghan Lussier, Brian Mapes, Jr., Darion Miller, Megan Milunic, Faith Musinski, Ashley O’Valle, Dylan Pegg, Autum Pierce, Abby Raieski, Britney Romanczuk, William Romanowski, Jared Saporito, Andrew Schutz, Stephanie Spudis, Rachael Stark, Eric Walkowiak, Elizabeth Zekas, Jordan Zezza.

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THE SUNDAY DISPATCH

Sunday, June 2, 2013

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BIRTHDAYS Erin Carlin

Jack Sellers

Ryan Reedy

Erin A. Carlin, daughter of Ed and Wendy Carlin, of Scranton, will celebrate her 15thbirthday on Saturday, June 8. She is the granddaughter of Edward and Rose Carlin, of Avoca, and George and the late Marie Wagner, of Scranton. Erin is an honor student at Scranton High School and will enter the sophomore class in the fall. She has a sister, Casey, who will be a sophomore in the fall at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. A party is planned for family and friends.

Jack Joseph Sellers, son of Ron and Melissa Sellers, of Wyoming, celebrated his ﬁfth birthday on May 8. He is the grandson of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Sellers, of Avoca, and George Matta and the late Sharon Matta, of Wilkes-Barre. Godparents are David Sellers, of Avoca, and Kate Matta, of Wilkes-Barre. Jack has three sisters, Zoe, Olivia and Abby.

Ryan J. Reedy, son of Cheryl and John Reedy III, Eof xeter, celebrated his 11th birthday on May 29. He is a grandson of Nancy Sobeski and the late Anthony “Jake” Sobeski, of West Pittston, and John Reedy Jr. and the late Carol Reedy, of Pittston.

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End of year set for WAC

MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH COYNE

Coynes celebrate 30th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Francis Coyne IV, of Duryea, will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversry on June 4. They were married on June 4 1983 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Dupont. They will celebratie with their four children, Clarice, Fredrica, Joseph, Justin and their families.

THOMAS AND JUNE FALZONE

Falzones noting 67th anniversary

Thomas M. And June Falzone, of West Wyoming, will celebrate their 67th wedding anniversary this weekend. They were married on June 1, 1946 at Calvary Church in Wilkes-Barre. They have three loving children, James Falzone (Maryann), of West Wyoming; Angela Grady (James), of Newtown; and Pauline Hylton (Rick), of Swoyersville; ﬁve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A surprise family dinner was planned to mark the occasion.

Wyoming Area Catholic School in Exeter announces the following: June 3 - Kindergarten graduation June 5 - Eight- grade graduation June 6, 7, 10 - Early dismissal at 11 a.m. June 11 - Last day of school

Lakes Scrip); June 24 – Local merchants only; July 1 – No Cougar Cash orders; July 8, 15, 22, 29 – All merchants; Aug. 5 – All merchants; Aug. 12 – Local merchants only; Aug. 19 – No Cougar Cash orders; Aug. 26 – Regular Cougar Cash orders begin.

Cougar Cash summer schedule There will be no cougar cash orders taken the week of June 3. The summer Cougar Cash schedule will begin on Monday, June 10. Gift cards and gift certificates for the following local stores will be sold on a first come, first served basis between 9 and 11 a.m. on Mondays: Gerrity’s, Redner’s, Pet Supply Plus, Sabatini’s, Perkins, Weis/Mr. Z’s, Wegman’s, Grotto Pizza, Sapphire Salon, Price Chopper, Cooper’s Seafood, Superior Plus, Quinn’s, Bo Brothers, McDonald’s, Schiel’s and Pizza Perfect. Orders for other merchants available through the Cougar Cash program will be taken on Monday morning and will be available for pick-up the following Monday morning. The schedule will run on the following dates: June 10-17 – All merchants (local and Great

Learning Series sessions Wyoming Area Catholic announces its Summer Learning Series sessions for all school age groups. You can view a list of all sessions, their dates and times at www.summerlearningatwc.com. On that website you can also track the amount of spots available in each particular session. Lables and Boxtops 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. This is free money for our school, and all money that we earn for this year will go towards technology needs and school improvement needs.

Elementary Accelerated Readers honored at WAC

MR. AND MRS. JAMES DENNIS

Mr. & Mrs. James Dennis are wed 40 years Mr. and Mrs. James Dennis, of West Wyoming, are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary today, June 2. Mr. Dennis is a retired elementary remedial reading teacher and owner of Cade’s Gold and Coins. Mrs. Dennis is a retired health and physical education teacher. The couple has been blessed with three daughters, Laura Dennis, Lisa Pollard and Jaimie Truszkowski. They also have ﬁve grandchildren, Cade Bekanich, Molly Truszkowski, Simon and Roger Pollard and Mia Bovani. They will celebrate with a trip to Italy in September.

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on people living in both the North and South. Biga designed her curriculum to reﬂect a “different aspect of American history by applying ﬁeld trips, demonstrations and contests,” as well as a trip to Gettysburg. The year ended with students Kevin Musto, Brianne Smithonic, David Morreale, David Spak, Alexis Jesikiewicz and Steven Martin winning awards for their participation. This year we will observe the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. There are many websites and books dedicated to the subject. To read about Penn-

sylvania’s role and vast contributions to the war log on to www.pacivilwar150.com. Answer: Three bags of Kehoe-Berge Anthracite coal were sent via American Airlines Air Freight from the newly-opened Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Airport to former Pittston resident David Carter in London, England. The “chestnut-sized coal” shipment was restricted in size due to export-import regulations. No reason was given for the shipment in an article published in the June 1, 1947 issue of the Sunday Dispatch. CoalaAsh trays were also shipped to various Senators and Congressmen in Washington, D.C. and New York City.

Top Point Earners in the Elementary Accelerated Reader Program for the third quarter for the Accelerated Reader Program at Wyoming Area Catholic are, from left, Christopher Maciejczyk, second grade; Grace Morgan, second grade; Matthew Maciejczyk, second grade; Michael Casey, first grade; Vincent Contardi, first grade; Lily Kasa, kindergarten; Abby Butler, kindergarten; Michael Weiss, kindergarten; Jordan Chepalonis, third grade; Carissa Benderavich, third grade; Kody Olejnik, first grade; Samantha Casey, third grade; Katie Morgan, kindergarten. Back row, Mrs. Theresa Sabetta, librarian.

WAC Middle School, Jr. High School readers honored Top Point Earners in the Middle School and Junior High Accelerated Reading Program at Wyoming Area Catholic School for the third quarter are, from left, first row, Tessa Romani, fifth grade; Molly Blaskiewicz, fourth grade; Gabby Morgan, fourth grade. Second row: Nicole Cirelli, eighth grade; Lindsey Cheapalonis, sixth grade; Marissa Moran, eighth grade; Bianca Mazzarella, sixth grade; Jillian Foley, fifth grade; Leana Lombardo, fourth grade; Valentina Caparelli, fifth grade. Third row, Maddie Pavlico, eighth grade; Ryan Januszko, seventh grade; Charles Kulick, seventh grade; and Aidan Barney, seventh grade.

™ Your Name could appear here Attend Dr. Bucci’s Free Educational Seminar June 5th to ﬁnd out how. Paul Adamshick, Harveys Lake Leonard Alabovitz, Tamaqua Rose Ann Alabovitz, Tamaqua Charles Albert, Jr., Reeders Mary Lynn Alden, Hazleton Marie Alexander, Forest City Joseph Aliciene, Pittston Rose Andreas, Berwick Marilyn Andres, Clarks Summit Nancy Andrews, Forest City Kay Andrukaitis, Wilkes-Barre Anne Angley, Pocono Lake Gloria Argot, Pocono Lake Gloria Aten, Factoryville Patricia Austin, Sweet Valley Baljit K. Bailey, Hunlock Creek Pamela Baker, Dallas Marcia Balestek, McAdoo Gloria Balliet, Wapwallopen Richard Balliet Sr., Nesquehoning George Barna Jr., Freeland Isabel Bartley, East Stroudsburg Marilyn Bartoli, Mountain Top Nancy Bednar, Mountain Top Theresa Belcastro, Wilkes-Barre Joseph Bellucci, Conyngham Richard Berditus, Wilkes-Barre Geraldine Berger, Hazleton Lesley Betz, Nescopeck William Bevan, Jr. Harveys Lake Gertrude Bielen, McAdoo Valerie Bigelow, Shickshinny Matilda Bittenbender, Myerstown Christine Boom, Hazleton Toni Bosevich, Mountain Top Patricia Botsko, Hanover Twp. Michael Bott, Neumberg Tony Botyrius, Pittston Gail Braddock, White Haven Marilyn Bradley, Stroudsburg Louis Brienza, Bushkill Helen Brigido, Pittston Carolyn Broadt, Bloomsburg Marie Brogna, Pittston Haven Brown, Cresco Theresa Buckley, Wilkes-Barre Beverly Bull, Berwick Louise Burger, Hanover Twp. Joann Burns, Dallas Francis Burton, Scranton Neil Busti, Hawley Catherine Butkiewicz, Eyon Margaret Butsavage, Forty Fort Anthony Calabrese, Nazareth Susan Cantwell, Pottsville Thomas Capone, Shavertown Frank Carden, Pittston Maureen E. Carey, Wyoming Luis Castillo, Wilkes-Barre Linda Cernovsky, Bloomsburg Cheryl Chabalko, Hazleton JoAnn Cheesman, Freeland Mark Cheesman, Freeland Karen Chepolis, Nanticoke Karen Chesla, Shenandoah Patricia Chicalese, Hazleton Karin Christel, Lake Ariel Beth Chrusch, Jermyn Casimir Ciesla, Mountain Top Joseph Cigan, Jr., Dupont Frank Ciliberto, Wilkes-Barre Ernest Clamar, Shavertown April Clark, Sunbury Charles Colarusso, Pittston Sharon Colarusso, Pittston Paulette Condon, Stroudsburg Joseph Connors, Scranton Louise Cookus, Wilkes-Barre Patricia Cooper, Nanticoke James Corley, Bloomsburg Geraldine Cornelius, Mountain Top Joseph Costa, Hazleton Pamela Costa, Hazleton Carol Costantino, Pittston Neil Craig, Hazleton Chester Creasy, Muncy Irene Cross, Harvey’s Lake Elias Cross, Plains Dee Crossley, Exeter Catherine Curran Dianne Curry, Edwardsville David Cybuck, Kingston Joseph Czekalski, Wilkes-Barre Vada Dale, Tobyhanna Terry Daley, Latterimer Mines Barbara Davis, Wilkes-Barre Patrick DeLorenzo, Hazleton Marilyn S. Denman, Kingston Phyllis DePolo, Mountain Top Janet Depue, Bartonsville Ronald Deputy, Wilkes-Barre Anna Derrick, Danville Henrietta DeSrosiers, Drums Cindy Dieterick, Paxinos Marie Dietz, Hunlock Creek Teresa Dilorenzo, Pittston Jill Ditchkus, Lake Ariel Michael Ditmore, Stroudsburg Jacqueline Domzalski, Shavertown Marjorie Douglas, Mountain Top James Doyle, Zion Grove Gery Druckenmiller, Lehighton John Duda, White Haven Richard Dudinyak, Freeland Marilynn Drumtra, Hazleton John Duda, White Haven

Len Dugan, Monroeton David H. Dulebohn, Sweet Valley Donna Dzugan, Nanticoke Joan Ellard, Old Forge Frances A. Ellis, Wilkes-Barre Henry Elmy, Sugar Notch Shirley Emswiler, Swiftwater Barry Erick, Dallas Robert Ernestine, Dallas Elizabeth Estrada, Scranton Edith Evans, Wilkes-Barre Norma E. Evans, Mountain Top Beverly Fedder, Berwick Cheryl Fellencer, Stroudsburg Gayle Fenton, White Haven Margaret Filbert, Wapwallopen Elsie Floray, Zion Grove Louis Foster, Dallas Demetrius Franklin, Scranton Elizabeth Frantz, Stillwater Eunice Frederick, Sugarloaf Mary Frederick, Drifton Juergen Friedrich, Conyngham Melissa Futch, West Wyoming Theodore Gabriel Sr., Trucksville JoAnne Gagliardi, Hanover Twp. James Galdieri, Clarks Green Janet Gammaitoni, Plains Leo Gammaitoni, Plains Raymond Ganska, Hawley Ronald Garbett, Nanticoke Maude Geary, Harvey’s Lake Barbara Geiswite, Milton Barbara George, Avoca Michael George, Avoca Kathleen Geraghty, Shavertown William Geurin, Shickshinny Angelo Giannone, Pittston Barbara Gilbert, Clarks Summit Dolores Gillow, Old Forge Donna Ginthner, Plymouth Edward Golanoski, Mountain Top Elaine Golaszewski, Wilkes-Barre Edward Golden, Wilkes-Barre Charles Gordon, Dallas Robert Gordon, Benton Paul Gottleib, Plains Twp. Laraine Grande, East Stroudsburg Carol Grant, Effort James Gravatt, Pocono Pines Mary Jean Greco, Drums Arthur Gregoire, Hazleton Clair Gregory, Lakeville Carmella Gress, S. Abington Twp. Charlene E. Griffith, Luzerne Jeanette Grutrkowski, Hunlock Creek Lewis Gubrud, Lords Valley Carolyn Gwozdziewycz, Honesdale Rosemarie Hackett, Lake Ariel Charlene Hardik, Luzerne Harry Harmon, Berwick Betty J. Harkleroad, Dalton Kay Harmon, Berwick Ralph Harris, Saylorsburg Gloria Hartman, Shickshinny Joseph Healy, Hazleton Mary Hendricks, Scranton Paul Herstek, Harvey’s Lake Connie Hildebrand, Wapwallopen Dwayne Hilton, Berwick Joyce Hocko, Mountain Top Jennie Hodick, Hanover Twp. Roy Hoffman, Pocono Lake Elizabeth Hogar, Shenandoah Joan Hopper, Dingmans Ferry Joan Hudak, Forty Fort Rosalie Hughes, White Haven James Humenick, Beaver Meadows Agnes Hummel, Wilkes-Barre Marianne Infantino, Wilkes-Barre Barbara Jarrow, Blakely Gertrude Johnson, Berwick John Johnson, Nanticoke Irene Joseph, Wilkes-Barre Simona Juzwiak, Plains Lynette Kabula, Pocono Pines Carol Ann Kasper, Kingston David Kaufman, Waverly Maryann Kaufman, Waverly Sylvia Keber, Nanticoke Stephanie Keffer, Berwick Shirley Keenan, Moscow James Kennedy, Hazleton Renee Kennedy, Hazleton Beth Kerr, Harvey’s Lake Sharon Kingsbury, Wyoming Joann Kishbaugh, Berwick Emily Klem, Plains Eugene Klimash, Shavertown Patricia Klimash, Shavertown John Klimczak, Lake Ariel Ann Marie Kmieciak, Harvey’s Lake Denis Knox, Clarks Green Joyce Kocis, Plymouth Lisa Koehler, Weatherly Edward Kondraski, Mountain Top Cecilia Kondrchek, Bloomsburg John Kondrchek, Bloomsburg Vincenza Konopelski, Mountain Top John Koscelnick, Mountain Top Paula Koscelnick, Mountain Top Sheryle Kosek, Hunlock Creek Thomas Kovalcin, Larksville Eileen Kovatch, Bloomsburg James Kozokas, Swoyersville Dennis Kravitz, Mechanicsburg

Anita Kretchic, Hawley Edward Krubitzer, Dallas Joan Kryzanowski, Peckville “Debbie” Kukorlo, Bloomsburg Joseph Kuloszewski, Forty Fort William Kurtinitis, Pittston Kevin Kwiatek, Glen Lyon Marcella Kwiatkowski, W. Hazleton Joan Lally, Forty Fort Molly Landmesser, Wilkes-Barre Jerry Laudeman, Ringtown Bonnie Lavin, Bartinsville Betty Lawrence, Clarks Summit Patricia Leppert, Falls Toby Lovinger, Clarks Summit Lucille Loyack, Exeter Lorraine Lecce, Montoursville Kenneth Legg, Exeter Joseph Lehman, White Haven Patricia Lewis, Danville Roseann Libus, Nanticoke Joseph Ligotski, Askam Colleen Lindsay, Moosic Janice Link, Bethlehem Eugene Lippi, Wyoming Joseph Litchman, Kingston Sandra Loftus, Avoca Josaphine Loomis, Carbondale Lottie Lowe, Exeter William Lowe, Exeter Al Manganello, Bloomsburg Jane Malinowski, Mountain Top Ayn Lynn Malkin, Lansford Robert Marsh, Dupont Darlene Marin, Lightstreet Ronald Martin, Honesdale Robert Marvin, East Stroudsburg Delphine Mattei, Dupont Julie Matteo, Hazel Twp. Ronald May, Zion Grove Marian A. Mazza, Carbondale Marian Mazza, Scranton Karen McCloud, Shavertown Georgia McDonald, Lake Ariel Georgiana McDonald, Lake Ariel Carol McDonnell, Tobyhanna Mary Ellen McDonough, Scranton Patricia McElhattan, Bloomsburg Pat McGill, Keyaryes Regina McManus, Pocono Lake Jeanette McNamara, Scranton Mary Anne Medalis, Kelayres Helene Megargel, Lake Ariel Marie L. Melvin, West Pittston Grace Merlino, Hudson Richard Merrick, Hazleton Nancy Mesh, Wilkes-Barre Walt Michaels, Shickshinny Patricia Miles, Avoca David Minnier, Mountain Top Dena Mitchell, Dupont Mary Sue Mitke, Mountain Top Marie Montecalvo, Berwick Paul Montgomery, Nicholson Deborah Moran, Wilkes-Barre Judi Morgan, Femington, NJ Ruby Ann Morgan, Albrightsville Joan Moss, West Pittston George Mullen, Avoca Anthony Mulvey, Wilkes-Barre Lorraine Mursch, Scranton Anne Nordstrom, Mount Bethel Mary O’Hara, Scranton Patricia O’Hara, Dunmore Judith O’Melia, Lake Harmony Al Olhanoski, Hazleton Pauline Onder, West Hazleton Leonard Orehek, Swiftwater Rose M. Orehek, Vandling Colette Orlando, Pittston Mary Ann Pachick, Cape Coral, FL Ronald Pajor, Nanticoke Helen M. Parker, Dallas Robert E. Parker, Dallas Lucille Parrell, Macadoo Mary Payne, Wilkes-Barre Robert Pealer, Forty Fort Dorothy Pembleton, Bloomsburg Florence Peoples, Hawley Eleanor Petrucci, Scranton Marcella Petuch, Beaver Meadows Mary Jo Piazza, Swoyersville Emidio Piccioni, Pottsville Casper Plish, Berwick Alex Podsadlik, Pittston Sylvia Poltrock, Freeland Jean Porter, East Stroudsburg Brenda Post, Berwick Karen Potter, Bradford Karen Potter, Wyalusing Joyce Preston, Myrtle Beach, SC James Price, Bushkill Falls Mary Priddy, Honesdale Barbara Quinn, Pittston Joan Rakowski, Hunlock Creek Sharon Reichard, Bloomsburg Cynthia Reinhardt, Cresco John Reno, Harvey’s Lake Joann Rice, Emmaus Stephen Rish, Dallas Jeffrey Ritsick, Plains Richard Rimple, Berwick Barbara Rogers, Harveys Lake JoAnn Rogers, Williamsport Christine Rossnock, Bloomsburg Marjorie Rough, Bloomsburg

Ronald Royek, Wilkes-Barre Twp. Christian Royer, Nuangola Frank Rudolph, Forest City Jo Anne Rushton, Mountain Top Vita Russo, Pittston Ellen Ryan, Danville Esther Saba, Kingston James Saba, Kingston Deborah Sabestinas, Wilkes-Barre Gloria Salko, Greenfield Twp. Joseph Samson, Pringle Ned Sarf, Larksville Philip Saullo, Hazle Twp. Stanley Savitsky, Swoyersville Stanley G. Savitsky, Swoyersville Faustine Scarantino, W. Pittston Stephen Selenski, Wyoming Kathleen Semanek, Wilkes-Barre Gary Seymour, Towanda Robert Samuels, West Wyoming Barbara Sauls, Mountain Top Stanley Schab, Old Forge Joanne M. Schmidt, Mountain Top Ryk Schoonheim, Canadensis Paula Sciarrino, Hawley Peter Serine, LaPlume Bonnie Shaner, Turbotville Lynn Shaw, Benton Dana Shirk, Selingsgrove Ann Sica, Old Forge Patrick Sicilio, Laflin Marian Sickler, West Pittston Kristen Siebeckler, Dickson City Paul Siegel, Jr., Shavertown Frances Sireno, Ashley Carlos A. Smith, Jr., Wilkes-Barre Evelyn Smith, Dallas Paul Smith, Vandling Thomas Soboleski, Swoyersville Andrea Sokash, Kingston John Sorosky, Drums Jude Spellman, Wilkes-Barre Mary Anne Spellman, Wilkes-Barre Joseph Steber, Beaver Meadows Anthony L. Stec, Wapwallopen Lisa Steltz, Mountain Top Stephen Stont, Mifflinville Carl Stoodley, Mountain Top Peggy Stradnick, Berwick Corrine Stankovich, Nanticoke Naomi Strasburger, Scranton Mary Strizki, Uniondale Richard Strizki, Clifford Twp. Dennis Strouse, Danville Catherine Sunday, Hanover Twp. Leonard Swida, Wilkes-Barre Joseph Swieboda, Avoca Mary Ann Thompson, Dunmore Jack Tindle, Nicholson Roberta Titus, Shickshinny Mark Tomassoni, Old Forge Barbara Tomko, Nanticoke Larry Tomko, Courtdale Maria Torres, Wilkes-Barre Henry Townsend, East Stroudsburg Ruth Trapane, Bloomsburg Diane Truman, Montrose Ann Marie Ushing, Plains Michael Vail, Throop Donna Vanvliet, Wilkes-Barre Al Vargo, Ranson Nancy Venturi, Mountain Top John M. Vinton, Mountain Top Henrietta Viola, West Pittston Ronald Vital, Wapwallopen Marshall Walburn, Mehoopany Edward Walkowiak, Wilkes-Barre Elizabeth Wallen, Drums Veronica Warner, Stroudsburg Pauline Watkins, Towanda Wayne Watkins, Plymouth Anna Wegrzynowicz, Ashley Helen Weiss, Forty Fort Lorraine White, Scranton Bonnie Whitesell, Hunlock Creek Raymond Wilde, Wilkes-Barre Donald W. Wilmot, Sterling Steven Wilmoth, Edwardsville Christine Wilson, Duryea Mollie Winters, Larksville Ruth Winters, Stroudsburg Vincent Wojnar, Mountain Top Georgette Wolfe, Wilkes-Barre Bonnie Wrazien, Stroudsburg Charles Wrobel, Factoryville Nadia Yakstis, Henryville Nancy Yalch, Nanticoke Wesley Yanchunas, Berwick Lawrence Yankosky, Wilkes-Barre Kathleen J. Yodock, Bloomsburg Bonnie Yurko, Hazleton Linda Zakrzewski, Etters Mary Lou Zaleski, Glen Lyon Phyllis Zehner, Drums Raymond Zelenack, Hazleton Tricia Zielen, Larksville

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Holy Rosary students receive First Holy Communion Bethel United Methodist 532 Main 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 give-away, 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 Ave., West Pittston Rev. Joan Mitchell, Pastor Sanctuary is handicapped accessible. Worship service is at 11 a.m. First Presbyterian Church 14 Broad St., Pittston Rev. William N. Lukesh Worship service is at 11 a.m. with Holy Communion United Methodist Church Corner of Broad and Church Streets, Pittston Rev. Susan Hardman-Zimmerman 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 There will be a Strawberry Shortcake Social from 4 to 7 p.m. on June 15. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children and includes cake, strawberries or peaches, ice cream and a beverage. Lunch menu will also be available. For tickets or additional information, call 655-0677 or 654-8775. The event is being sponsored by the United Methodist Women. A Fall Doo Wop Trip is scheduled for the 2 p.m. show on for Sept. 21 at the American Music Theater in Lancaster. Price of the trip is $96 which includes bus, ticket to show, dinner after the show at Shady Maple’s famous smorgasbord and bus driver tip. Call Cathy at 603-1915 for further information or to reserve a seat. The trip is sponsored by the Flower Fund of the United Methodist Church Pittston. First United Presbyterian West Pittston Rev. James Thyren, pastor Phone: 654-812 Sunday, June 2: 10 a.m., Sunday School; 11 a.m., worship – Children’s Day; 12:05 p.m., choir rehearsal. Thursday, June 6: 7:30 p.m. – Session at CPST building. 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. The Session and Deacons of the First United Presbyterian Church of West Pittston are planning their annual Strawberry Festival and Mini-Flea Market from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 15 at St. Cecilia’s, 1700 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. Tickets for the strawberries and ice cream are available at the door.

Holy Rosary School second-grade students celebrated their Class Communion on May 15 after each student had received First Holy Communion in their respective home parishes. From left, ﬁrst row, are Jessica Ostrowski, Brielle Scheland, Adina DeStefano, Aiden McCoy, Gisele Falzone, Karli Mahasky and Ashley Abplanalp. Second row, Joshua DeSanto, Jeremy Cawley, Henry Rosen, Lauren Shay, Dino DiMauro, Michael Cicon and Matthew Stetz. Third row, Mrs. Candice Lee, administrative assistant; Paige Skibitsky, Ethan Licari, Hailey Halagarda, Seth Miller, Gloria Tabone, Louis Lussi, Nakya Grumblis, Mrs. Joan Dowd, second-grade teacher. Fourth row, Kyle Skutack, Sarah Lyons, Charles Cox, Carsyn Cole, Michael Allardyce, Paige Kroptavich and Andrew Bender.

First United Methodist Church Monday, June 3 - 7 p.m., Administrative Council; 7 p.m., Boy Scouts Thursday, June 6 - 7 p.m., Weight Watchers Friday, June 7 - Pizza sale Sunday, June 9 - 10 a.m., Worship Full Gospel Chapel Avoca Full Gospel Chapel of Avoca is sponsoring a St. Pauly Textile, Inc. used clothing shed in the church parking lot. Community members donate clothing by placing it in the shed. Receipts for tax deductions are stored in a mailbox on the shed. The clothing donations are distributed in the US and internationally. St. Pauly’s then gives funding in return for clothing collected in the shed. Be sure to donate good usable clothing. 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 David, pastor Sunday Masses 8 a.m. - Traditional Mass 10:30 a.m. - Traditional High Mass Daily Mass - 9 a.m., Tuesday through Friday 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 654-6902 All high school seniors who are graduating, parishioners and non parishioners are invited to attend the 9:30 a.m. Mass. on June 9 A special blessing will be bestowed upon them. The Annual Parish Picnic will be held on Friday, July 12, Saturday, July 13, and Sunday July 14 this year. An organizational meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, June 3 in the Parish Center. A procession with the Blessed Sacrament will take place inside the church at the conclusion of the 9:30 a.m. Mass today, June 2. Choir practice is 7 p.m. on Mondays 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: 8 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) First Communion and Confirmation pictures are available for pickup. Contact Sister Mary Ann. Vacation Bible School is set for June 24-28. During Vacation Bible School, the children will be asked to bring in paper goods: paper towels, paper napkins, toilet paper and diapers - all of which will be donated to the Care and Concern Ministries at the Seton Catholic building. For more information, call Sister Mary Ann Cody, IHM at 6540263 and leave your name and phone number if you can help any or all days. Sacred Heart of Jesus This week’s mass schedule: Monday through Friday at 7 a.m. (in the Sacred Heart Cemetery Chapel), Saturday at

4 p.m. and 6 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (in the Church Hall - you can enter from the Walnut St. entrance or the entrance between the church and the rectory.) The Rosary will be prayed each day before the ﬁrst mass in the month of June. The Holy Name Society will meet on Wednesday, June 5 at 7 p.m. in the school building. The church picnic will be held on August 1, 2 and 3 on the parish grounds. Donations of purchased non-perishable food items and paper goods are being taken for the Food Basket Stand. Items may be left on the rear porch of the rectory. Be sure to check that the expiration dates are after the picnic. Your generosity is most appreciated. St. Barbara’s 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 and 11 a.m. MASS SCHEDULE FOR JUNE 10 –14 Fr. Ray and Fr. Phil will be away with the rest of the Oblates of St. Joseph from June 10 - 14. We will NOT have a 7 p.m. Mass on Monday & Tuesday. We will NOT have our 11 a.m. Mass on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. On Tuesday & Wednesday at 7 a.m. we will have a Communion Service only - no Mass. Masses for that week will be held on Monday, Thursday & Friday at 7 a.m. On Tuesday & Wednesday we will have a Communion Service at 7 a.m. A farewell Mass of Thanksgiving for the 80 years of service provided for the Parish by the Oblates Of St. Joseph will be celebrated at the 10:30 a.m. Mass on June 23 and will be followed by an open-house reception in the Parish Center. The annual picnic will be held Friday July 19 through Sunday July 21. Christian Women will hold a special end of the year dinner at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18 at Fox Hill Country Club. Cost is $25 per person. Payment is due with reservations. Place reservations/payment in Sunday collections or contact Loretta 654-0936, Mary 655-4744, Barbara 654-8670, Chip 6547480. Deadline is June 11. St. John the Evangelist Parish Community Parish bazaar volunteer meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 3 in the parish hall. Vacation Bible School will be held

from 9 a.m. to noon on June 24-28 at Our Lady of Eucharist and St.John Parishes. Call Sister Mary Ann Cody IHM at 654-0263. Annual Care and Concern Free Health Clinic Golf Tournament will take place on Friday, July 12 at Emanon Country Club For more information, call Jim at 654-2585. Kids Clothes Closet is seeking donations of new or gently-used clothing for kids sizes newborn to 14/16. Meeting for the parish bazaar will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 3 in the parish hall. St. John’s Lutheran 7 Wood St., Pittston 655-2505 stjohnspittston@verizon.com Pastor: John Castellani Organist Marcia Colleran Lay Reader Brooke Cherney Acolyte Brooke Cherney Greeter Joe Mersincavage Ushers Alan Drummond & Frank Capobianco Communion Assistant Jim Fox 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. St. Maria Goretti Laflin Road, Laflin Pastor: Monsignor Neil Van Loon 42redwood@comcast.net The Combined Youth Ministry presents this Summer’s Youth Rally for Teens in 9th - 12th grades on July 17 at Misericordia University, Dallas. Registration open at 9 a.m. with a closing Mass at 7 p.m. celebrated by The Most Reverend Joseph Bambera, Bishop of Scranton. Cost is $25. Community Flea Markets The Laflin Community Flea Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 22 . Anyone interested in volunteering to set up a table for this event at St. Maria Goretti Parish is asked to call the parish office. On this same day, a multi-vendor flea market will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the gymnasium at St. Joseph’s Oblate Seminary in the Gymnasium, 1800 Highway 315, Pittston. Interested vendors may call Kathy at 885-5018. Vacation Bible Camp Vacation Bible Camp will be held July 8-12. Vacation Bible School: Our Lady of the Eucharist, 535 N. Main St., Pittston, will host an Everywhere Fun Fair from June 24-28. Call Sister Mary Ann Cody, IHM at 654-0263 and leave your name and phone number if you can help out any or all days or if you wish more information regarding the VBS.

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Holy Rosary School sets early dismisal Thursday, Friday EARLY DISMISSAL Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday will be full days of school this week and Thursday and Friday will be early dismissal days. Classes will be dismissed at 11 a.m. on Thursday and Friday. Lunch will be served all ﬁve days and bus transportation will be provided to and from school each day. The students may wear gym uniforms on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week. Kindergarten Moving Up Day Our kindergarten students will celebrate their Moving Up Day on Monday, June 3. The children have worked very hard preparing for this day and we thank their teacher, Mrs. Saralyn McHale, and our kindergarten aide, Mrs. Rose Nealon, for all they have done. Eighth-grade graduates The Graduation Mass for the Holy Rosary Eighth Grade Class of 2013 will be celebrated at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4 in Holy Rosary Church. As these young men and women prepare to move onto high school, the administration, faculty and staff ask God’s continued blessing upon them, and their families, each day. First Friday Mass We will hold our ﬁnal First Friday Mass of the academic year at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 7. As always, family and friends are invited to join us.

HR students donate to Pediatric Care and Concern Clinic

Holy Rosary School, in Duryea, under the leadership of Ms. Kathleen Gilmartin, recently made a donation to the Pediatric Care and Concern Clinic at St. John the Evangelist in Pittston. The gift of $952 was presented to Msgr. Bendik after the May Crowning mass. The school collected this money as a service project called Spread the Love throughout Lent. Every time a child brought in $1, they got to put their name on a heart to be hung in their classroom. The class with the highest collection was awarded an ice cream party . The third grade class won and was thrilled with their treat. Holy Rosary School students who recently made a donation to the Pediatric Care and Concern Clinic are, from left, kneeling, Cole Lisowski, Alexis Szydlowski, Ava Corcoran, Liam McDonald, Maci Bulzoni and Owen Kresge. Second row, Alana Craig, Lilliana Paglianite, Maddie Miller, Ryan Schlegel, Angelo Spigarelli, Maryn Cosgrove, Caroline Karotko and Brody Spindler. Third row, Cassondra Chesneak, Brady Bilbow, Evan McCoy, Avery Becker, Chase Sciandra, Connor Tully, Jack Sanguedolce, Giuliana Latona, Juliana Menendez, R.J. Gernhardt, Jaelynn Kovac and Gunnar Zaledonis. Fourth row, Mrs. Lisa Simkulak, pre-School teacher; Ms. Kathy Gilmartin, Jeremy Cawley, Deacon Jim, Nicholas Mazzarelli, Msgr. Bendick, Alexis Bressman, Kalley Kovaleski, Matt McGlynn and Ceci Newhart, altar servers.

W YO M I N G A R E A N E WS

Wyoming Area School District announces the end-of-the-year schedule Superintendent Raymond J. Bernardi, Wyoming Area School District announces the following changes to the original school calendar. Friday, June 7, will be a full day of school for both students and teachers; Monday, June 10, early dismissal Act 80 Day; Tuesday, June 11, will be an early dismissal Act 80 Day; Wednesday, June 12, early dismissal, Act 80 Day; and June 13, early dismissal day Act 80 day; Friday, June 14, graduation at 7 p.m. • WA Marching Band Meeting There will be a meeting in the Wyoming Area Secondary Center band room on Wednesday, June 5 at 7 p.m. for all students interested in joining Marching Band for the 20132014 season. This includes children interested in Color Guard, as well. Parents are encouraged to attend with your children. • Montgomery Avenue Elementary news The PTO will be conducting a ﬁeld trip for Mrs. Harding and Mrs. Morgan’s second grade students Tuesday to the Bear Mountain Butterﬂy Sanctuary. The students will be leaving the building at approxi-

mately 9 a.m. and will be returning approximately 3 p.m. Please wear comfortable clothes and sneakers for walking. Notes were sent home to parents regarding this field trip. The PTO will be conducting a field trip for Mrs. Kleback, Mrs. Campenni, Mrs. Broda and Mrs. Porfirio’s fourth grade students to Frances Slocum State Park. The students will be leaving the building at approximately 9 a.m. and will be returning at 3 p.m Fun Day at Montgomery Avenue will be held Friday at the Wyoming Area stadium. Kindergarten through third grade classes will be at the stadium in the morning. Grades four and five will be at the stadium in the afternoon. Students should wear green Montgomery Avenue shirts. Dare Graduation will be held for fifth grade students at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the cafeteria. The program will last approximately one hour. All fifth grade parents are invited to attend this graduation. Kindergarten Celebration will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the cafeteria.

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St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church 200 Stephenson St., Duryea Rev. Fr. Carmen G. Bolock, pastor Phone 457-2291 Email:padre@saintmaryspncc.org St. Monica’s Church 363 W. 8th St., West Wyoming Ofﬁce hours - 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Phone: 693-1991 Email: olos363@verizon.net Father Leo McKernan, pastor Father Joseph Adonizio, visiting priest William Jenkins, deacon Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 4 p.m. at OLOS; Sunday: 8:30 a.m. at STJ; 11 a.m.at OLOS Daily Mass Schedule: Daily Mass at OLOS – Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday – 7 a.m.; Monday and Thursday – 7 p.m. Miraculous Medal Novena – after Monday Evening Mass. Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy - Before morn-

ing and evening Masses at OLOS site. Vacation Bible School: Registration is now underway for St. Monica’s Summer Vacation School held June 24 - 28. • Divine Mercy Youth Ministry: of St. Monica’s will be meeting every Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. or more information call Jerry Bauman at 6041122. • Let’s Play Baseball! - St. Monica’s will have an outing to Montage on Wednesday, June 5 for a baseball game. Our choir will sing the National Anthem. Cost is $8 per person and seats are on the third base line. • Trip to Stockbridge (Divine Mercy Shrine) on Saturday, June 15. Transportation will depart at 8 a.m. and return at 10:30 p.m. For more information, contact Jerry Baumanat 604-1122. Light the Fire Youth Rally: On Wednesday, July 17th at Misericordia University with Guest Speaker & Musician Steve Angrisano. St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 100 Rock St., Hughestown Stpeters_elc@yahoo.com 654-1008

Montgomery Avenue fifth-graders donate to SPCA Miss Yeager’s and Mrs. Turner’s ﬁfth-grade classes at Montgomery Avenue School collected supplies and monetary donations for the local S.P.C.A. They collected items such as dog/cat food, treats, toys and paper towels. From left, ﬁrst row, are Julie Bonsavage and Corey Mruk. Second row, Michael Mondlak, Janelle Kondratick, Sara Pettit, Gabriella Gonzales and Samantha Whelan.

9 a.m. - Sunday School and conﬁrmation classes 10 a.m. - Worship service Queen of the Apostles 715 Hawthorne St., Avoca 457-3412 stmarysavoca@verizon.net Daily Masses: 8 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and at 7 p.m. on Wednesday Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Miraculous Medal Novena: Wednesday following the 7 p.m. Mass Healing Mass: First Friday of the month at 7 p.m. Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday at 4 p.m.; Sunday at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Confession: Saturdays 3-3:45 p.m.; anytime upon request by calling 4573412. Prayer Chain: 457-5867 Buildings and grounds committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 3 in the rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. The Pastoral Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 10 in the rectory. The Women’s Guild will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11 in the rectory. The Church Environment Commit-

tee will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 17in the rectory. Queen of the Apostles Parish will honor Pastoral Associate Sr. Jane Mary Duke, IHM on Saturday, June 22 at the 4 p.m. Mass at the church. Second Presbyterian Church 143 Parsonage St., Pittston 18640 The Session of the Second Presbyterian Church announces the following schedule for the week of June 2: Sunday, June 2: 10 a.m., Worship time for the summer Tuesday, June 4: 7:30 p.m., AA meeting Wednesday, June 5: 6:30 p.m., Choir rehearsal Starting today, June 2, worship time for the summer is 10 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Church of West Pittston Spring Street and Montgomery Avenue Sunday Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m. every Sunday. Spring Street and Montgomery Avenue Sunday Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m. every Sunday.

Food Pantry: June items needed are peanut butter, crackers and soup. Gerrity’s gift cards, cash donations and other non-perishable foods also accepted. Prayernetwork. Open to the public. Daily prayer for those with needs requesting prayerful support. Start Prayernetwork at parish office at 6543261. Youth Program: 10:45 a.m. every Sunday. Parish Life Events Team: Bi-monthly first Sundays. Parish Council: Every second Sunday. Women of Trinity: Every third Sunday Music Together Classes: Fun and music for infants and children through age five accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Registration for special Summer Session now underway. For registration information, email musicareproject@hotmail.com. Giant neighborhood yard sales every first Saturday from now through September. 20+ vendors, bake sale, food available. Vendor spaces available for $10 and reservations are required. Call 654-3261.