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Let me count the ways Valentine’s Day fell on a Saturday in 2004 and I awoke at 4 a.m. in a panic. I had gone to sleep the night before thinking I should write something appropriate to the occasion, but what? Lying there, unable to return to sleep, I started pondering the word “love” and how many times we hear it in a lifetime – song titles, lyrics, poetry, movies. Phrases began popping into my head so fast I knew I had to start writing them down. So, I bounded out of bed, put on a pot of coffee and grabbed a legal pad. I could barely keep up with myself and by the time I was finished I had a column. This column. I’ve been running it near Valentine’s Day ever since, making minor deletions or additions each time. I always include a little anecdote about the first one. When I arrived at the Dispatch office I read my list to then-managing editor Ed Philbin who promptly said, “You forgot the best one. Harriet Truelove.”
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I thought he was pulling my leg, but sure enough, there is a Harriet Truelove. She lives in West Pittston. The first column ran under the headline Love, stinks, hurts, and makes the world go ‘round, but I change it every year. The only time I did not publish the list was a few years ago when instead I told the love story of Joe and Teresa DiLorenzo. Joe picked out the girl he wanted to marry when he was 11 years old and he did marry her … 55 years later, proving St. Paul right: love is patient. Joe passed away since and I continue to pray that Teresa finds comfort in other words of St. Paul: love bears all things, hopes all things, endures all things. The original list, with edits, goes like this: Love Boat. Love Bug. Love Shack. Love Story. Love Train. Love, American Style. From Russia with Love. Somewhere, my Love. Stop! In the Name of Love.
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Good Lov’n. Lov’n Spoonful. Lovey, dovey. Love Canal. If you can’t be with the one you love, love the one you’re with. Lovie Smith (coach of the Chicago Bears) and Lovey Howell (Thurston’s wife.) Bob “Butterbean” Love (former NBA basketball star). Courtney Love. Jennifer Love Hewitt. And, always, Harriet Truelove. Love bites, love stinks, love hurts. Still, love is a many splendored thing. Love makes the world go ‘round. Love will keep us together. Love one another as I have loved you. Make love, not war. Wouldn’t it be loverly? Love beads. Love sick. Love bird. Love handles. Love Potion Number 9. Money can’t buy me love. Yesterday, love was such an easy game to play. Will you still love me tomorrow?
Only love can break a heart; only love can mend it again. She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah. Baby love. Tough love. Puppy love. April Love. Radar Love. Agape love. Unrequited love. Hunk a burnin’ love. The Summer of Love. The City of Brotherly Love. Philadelphia Freedom, I luuh-uv you, yes I do. Love triangle. Love is in the Air. Love is All Around. Love, love me do. You know I love you. Love and marriage, love and marriage, go together like a horse and carriage. Virginia is for lovers. Mom loved you best. All You Need is Love. I Love Lucy. We love Al. Everybody Loves Raymond. 15-love. 30-love. 40-love. Game. Love me tender, love me true. When I fall in love, it will be forever.
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The greatest of these is love. Tell Laura I love her. I love Brian Piccolo. I love a rainy night. I love New York. I love Paris in the springtime. I love the smell of napalm in the morning. Don’t come home a-drinkin’ with a-lovin’ on your mind. Gimme, gimme some lovin’. Yummy, yummy, yummy, I’ve got love in my tummy. Looking for love in all the wrong places. Love means never having to say you’re sorry. Koo-koo-ka-choo, Mrs. Robinson, Jesus loves you more than you will know. Love is in the air. The look of love is in your eyes. I fell in love down at Palisades Park. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. To love another person is to see the face of God. Let my epitaph be: he loved not wisely but too well. Might as well face it, you’re addicted to love.
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John Ungarsky of Edwardsville tosses a leaf pile onto a tarp during the cleanup of the riverbank in West Pittston. PHOTO BY BILL TARUTIS
Riverfront clean up called a ‘win-win’ Unemployed workers get a job, towns get riverfronts cleaned up By Jack Smiles
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Workers clear debris from the riverbank in West Pittston. PHOTO BY TONY CALLAIO
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n their yellow hard hats and reflective vests, workers cleaning up the river banks in Pittston, West Pittston and Duryea are a colorful and welcome sight. Working under the auspices of the Luzerne and Schuylkill Counties Workforce Investment Board (WIB), the workers have been removing debris left along the river banks by the September flood associated with Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Wielding chainsaws, loppers, rakes and shovels, the workers are cutting up trees, branches and other vegetation and pulling out tires, drums and assorted garbage. They stack the debris along curb lines where munici-
pal employees can easily pick it up and haul it away. The money to pay the workers and run the program comes from a $10 million National Emergency Grant the state received from the Department of Labor to aid local municipalities in cleaning up flood debris from public property. The Luzerne and Schuylkill WIB got $1,053,000 from that grant to hire displaced workers through PA Career Link to perform the work. Right now, 80 workers are cleaning up in Duryea, Pittston and West Pittston, in Butler and Fairmont Townships, Nanticoke and Shickshinny. “It’s a win-win,” said Lucyann
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Keeping the Berlin Airlift legacy alive Bill Starr of Wyoming is a first officer for the Berlin Airlift Foundation
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n his inaugural flight in the Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation’s 75year-old, four-engine, Douglas C-54E Skymaster, First Officer Bill Starr felt like an amateur. “I couldn’t keep it level. I couldn’t keep it straight,” Starr, of Wyoming, said. “I told my wife when I got to the hotel, I was so embarrassed I wanted to quit and go home.” But Starr didn’t quit after that first flight from New Jersey to a Virginia air show seven years ago. He stayed on as a first officer for the Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation’s Douglas C-54E Skymaster. Essentially a flying museum and classroom, the plane is used by the foundation to preserve the legacy of the Berlin Airlift and educate the public about the airlift, considered the greatest humanitarian/ aviation event in history. Actions by Russian dictator Stalin after WWII led to the airlift. When WWII ended in 1945 with the surrender of Germany, the Allies - America, Britain and France - and Soviet Russia divided Germany into a democratic West and a communist East. Germany’s capital Berlin, which was in the Russian East Zone, was divided the same way. In June 1948, Stalin, hoping to drive the allies out of the city, blocked land and water access to West Berlin, cutting off 22,679 Allied Occupation Forces and the 2,008,943 West Berlin citizens from food and fuel. The Allies refused to abandon the city and, in 1948 and ’49, implemented the Berlin Airlift to supply the city with food and fuel through three 20-mile wide air corridors the Russians had agreed to keep open. The Russians, while officially honoring the air corridor agreement, harassed the airlift pilots with close flying, radio interference, searchlights and balloons. But the airlift planes, including the very Skymaster Bill Starr copilots today, flew through it all. Flying 24 hours a day from June 1948 to May 1949, the airlift planes delivered 2.3 million tons
Pilot Bill Starr of Wyoming in the cockpit of his Grumman Tiger inside the hangar at the Wyoming Valley Airport in Forty Fort. PHOTO BY BILL TARUTIS
of supplies with 277,569 flights to West Berlin, averting a likely famine and thwarting the Russians who didn’t believe the city could be supplied by air alone. On May 12, 1949, the Russians capitulated and ended the land and water blockade. Keeping that story alive is the mission of the Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation. Starr, co-owner of a single-engine airplane, got involved with the Airlift Foundation through Ed Ide, a business associate and the foundation’s vice-president. Knowing Starr was a flyer, Ide suggested he get his multi-engine rating and invited him to join the foundation as a first officer. Starr got his multi-engine rating at Seaman’s airport in Factoryville in April of 2004. That See AIRLIFT, Page 5
The Berlin Airlift Foundation bought and restored this 75-year-old DC-64 which took part in the airlift in 1948-'49. Bill Starr of Wyoming is a foundation first officer and some times co-pilot on flights to air shows. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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June, he met the foundation founder and president Tim Chopp. Later that summer, he took that first flight as first officer. “Tim took off,” Starr said, “then handed it to me and said, ‘Ok let’s fly it to Virginia.’ I was nervous. I literally didn’t know any of the crew. But Tim let me go and I got better.” The foundation bought the DC-4, named “The Spirit of Freedom,” in 1988 from a private owner, who had been using it to fly auto parts from Canada to the United States. The foundation restored the outside of the airplane to its military WWII look and retrofitted the inside into a flying museum dedicated to the Berlin Airlift, filled with artifacts, displays and information. From March through December, the foundation flies the plane to air shows from Florida to New York State where it teaches students and the general public about the Berlin Airlift. The culmination of the foundation’s year is a flight to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina for the annual celebration of the anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ first flight on December 17, 1903. For its part of the celebration, the foundation flies Santa Claus in and flies over the Wright Brothers Monument.. The event also includes a candy drop by 90-year-old First Officer Gale Halberson, who
was known as the “Candy Bomber” when he flew in the Berlin Airlift and dropped candy into West Berlin by parachute. The History Channel filmed the Kitty Hawk candy drop for a show set to air in the spring. In 1998, the foundation flew the Skymaster to Germany for the 50th anniversary of the airlift. Foundation members flew all over Europe and raised money to buy a second airlift plane, a Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter, “The Angel of Deliverance,” currently undergoing restoration. Last January, the crew visited the German Embassy in Washington D.C. where the German ambassador awarded Tim Chopp the Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor given by Germany. The German Embassy is the foundation’s greatest financial donor. The foundation is funded by donations and by its members. Starr is a third ward Wyoming Borough councilman. His wife, Marcella, is the president of the Wyoming Monument Association. The couple has lived in Wyoming for 41 years. Though Starr is an Air Force veteran, he was not a military pilot. He learned to fly beginning in 1989 when his wife bought him a flying lesson as a gift. Starr makes five or six flights a year to air shows. The biggest issue is getting to the plane, which is left at the site of each show and flown to the next. Starr and other officers might rent a car to get to the plane or he might
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first officer on the Skymaster, which requires 15 hours of maintenance after each flight. “If you can work on plane wing for hours in the dark, cold, rain or snow, you might like it,” he said with a laugh. “The only thing you get out of it is being part of it.”
That’s plenty reward for Starr. “I enjoy the veterans, the crew and the people who travel the air show circuit. It’s an honor to be part of it.” For more information, including how to donate to the foundation, go to www.spiritoffreedom.org.
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fly his own plane out of the Wyoming Valley Airport in Forty Fort to the last air show site and then hire someone to fly his plane back, all at his own expense. Starr said outside of the actual flights, there’s little glamour in being a Berlin Airlift Foundation
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Vierling, the board’s executive director. “The municipalities get flood debris cleaned up and the program creates temporary jobs for dislocated workers and also helps these workers find permanent employment. Many of the workers have good skill sets going in and we do offer upfront basic job-related training.” Trina Moss, the WIB project coordinator, said feedback from the municipalities “has been nothing put positive.” Pittston city manager Joe Moscovitz agrees. “They are doing a great job on Riverfront clean up. The work plan also includes cleaning debris from catch basins.” In West Pittston, which has only four public works employees with regular duties, the WIB workers are accelerating the riverfront clean up. Repeating himself for emphasis, Lenny Pesta, the borough’s public works supervisor, said, “We’d be going a lot slower without them. A lot slower. They’re doing a bang-up job.” The workers are doing such a thorough job cleaning the West Pittston riverbank they uncovered something hardly anyone knew was there – a beach. The stretch of sand along the shore stretches about 200 yards. Pesta said the borough workers run the vegetative debris through the borough’s chipper and haul the general garbage to the landfill. The tires are stored until they can be hauled to the annual tire recycling opportunity
in Hanover Township. Duryea Borough manager Lois Morreale agreed with Pesta. “We’re so glad we took advantage of the program,” Morreale said. “We can’t say enough good about it and the workers. They’re cleaning storm drains, rebuilding some of them, they cut the brush down on our dikes and cleaned away the debris.” The WIB workers come from the ranks of those who lost jobs because of the flood, because their employees moved or those who completed their unemployment benefits. Jenkins Township Supervisor Stanley Rovinski said as the workers move down river they will clean up in Jenkins. “We met with the coordinator and we’re going to work with them. We’re cooperating. We’ll use our trucks and they’ll use our garages and things like that,” he said. The Luzerne County project coordinator is Ron Walsh, a Pittston area native. Rovinski said he’s known Walsh since they coached baseball together decades ago. “He’s a good guy, a hard worker,” Rovinski said. Unemployed workers, especially those out of work because of the flood, can contact PA Career Link at 32 E. Union St. in Wilkes-Barre or call 822-1101 Ext: 3057 for information on job openings. Municipalities in Luzerne County can apply for help or learn more about the flood repair work funded through the National Emergency Grant by contacting Luzerne/Schuylkill WIB Project Coordinator Trina Moss at 822-1101, ext. 297 or by email at trinamoss@lswib.org.
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Over budget bids seen as a delay not a setback for downtown Façade work on the Dental Building on Main Street and the old Bottoms Up Bar on Spring Street will be delayed after bids opened last week came in over the amount allocated in grant application for the work. The city’s Redevelopment Authority budgeted money for those facades from the Local Share Assessment (LSA) grant that was funded by tax revenue generated by the Mohegan Sun Casino at Pocono Downs. City officials met with architects informally Friday to discuss options. The authority could make some design changes and rebid the work or award either of the bids or both as they are. But no action can be taken until the Redevelopment Authority board meets. “I’ll call a special meeting of the board,” authority director Jerry Mullarkey said, “to sort out what do to with each.” Though he can’t predict what will happen Mullarkey said the city wants the projects to go forward. Board member Mike Lombardo said he expects the problem with the bids will cause a delay, but not a setback. A third bid opened for a major project Harry Salavantis is undertaking to convert the old Burne Building into six loft apartments also came in over budget. Though Salavantis bid the job privately, the authority is helping fund that project with a low-interest LSA loan. Salavantis said he is determined to see the project through.
“We’re evaluating the bid to make it more cost effective,” he said. Salavantis said he is taking on 60 percent of the project’s cost and the authority is kicking in about 40 percent through the loan. “That’s what makes it feasible,” Salavantis said. “I had the bid opening at city hall because it is a partnership.” Salavantis said he’s impressed by all parties involved in improving the downtown – the Redevelopment Authority, the Greater Pittston Revitalization Corporation, the mayor and council, the business owners and downtown manager Rose Randazzo. “They are a determined good group of people,” Salavantis said. Salavantis is also working on a façade for the Majestic Lunch, his family’s business, and adja-
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‘Pop’ Montione celebrates 90th birthday Arrives just in time for Christmas
Baby boy born A boy was born to Cara and Chris Wagner, of Avoca on January 27 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Mardi Gras The Pittston Area I.C.E. Club will sponsor a Mardi Gras from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16 in the high school cafeteria. Tickets are $4 for adults and $3 for children 10 years and under. Traditional New Orleans food, including sausage gumbo and rice and King’s Cake will be served. Also a mask-decorating contest and entertainment.
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Charles “Pop” Montione, retired co-owner of the Royal Body Shop on Main Street, Pittston, celebrated his 90th birthday on January 30. A family gathering was held in honor. He and his wife, the former Betty Gualtieri, also celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary recently. They are the parents of two children, Charles, State College; and Elisa and her husband, Mike McAndrew, of Avoca. They have two grandsons, Michael and his girlfriend, Kate Murtaugh; and Matthew McAndrew. They also have a greatgranddaughter, Natalie Jean McAndrew. The couple was also honored at a dinner given by their daughter.
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Super Bowl winners Of the 290 folks who predicted a Giants win in the Super Bowl last Sunday in the Dispatch, six had the exact score, 21-17. They are: Rob Knight, Joe Lokuta, Ralf Castillo, Judson Spencer, Christopher Smitley and Justin Coyne The Dupont VFW sent in 22 predictions for a Giants win. Those predictions slipped through the cracks here and didn’t get them in the paper. That was our error and we apologize. Two of the missing predictions from the VFW, by Jim Jones and Vicki Pradle, also had the exact 21-17 score.
On Friday, Dec. 23, 2011, Keith and Sara Thomas were blessed with the birth of their son, Benjamin Luke, who was born at Reading Memorial Hospital in Reading. Benjamin’s maternal grandparents are Louie and Julie Lucarella, Duryea, and paternal grandparents are Richard and Diane Thomas, Gilbertsville. Ben is also the great-grandson of Rinaldo and Isabel Lucarella, West Pittston and Janet Thomas, Endicott and the late Richard Thomas, Endicott and the late Frank and Josephine Martinelli, Duryea. Benjamin is also blessed because he has numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Ben resides in Glenmoore with his mommy and daddy and has a big brother, Luke Richard, who is his guardian angel. Dean’s list Sarah Saporito, of Pittston, and Elizabeth Golden, of Wet Pittston, have earned dean’s list honors at Saint Joseph’s University for the fall 2011 semester at Saint Joseph’s University: Saporito is majoring in Biology and Golden is majoring in Psychology. Students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above, a B or greater in all their classes, and complete at least 15 credits to earn dean’s list status. Arielle Manganiello, daughter of Charles and Lynne Manganiello, of Pittston, a senior
Psychology major, has been named to the dean’s list at Ithaca College’s School of Humanities and Sciences. Andrew Race, Hughestown; Cassandra Shannon, Pittston; and Meredith Demark, of West Pittston were on the fall 2011 dean’s list of students for the Widener University Law school Harrisburg campus. Students named to the list earned a grade point average in the top 20 percent of their class and division for the semester while pursuing Juris Doctor degrees. Paige Bronsburg, daughter of
Mark and Nancy Bronsburg, of West Wyoming, has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2011 semester at Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York. Bronsburg is majoring in International Marketing with a minor in Economics. A 2009 graduate of Wyoming Area Secondary Center, she was recently inducted as a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Basara graduates Robert J. Basara, of Pittston,
Pasta dinner The Wyoming Area Drama Parents Association will hold a pasta dinner from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 4 in the Wyoming Area Secondary Center Cafeteria. Takeouts will be available. Tickets are $8 and available through any drama parent or at the door. Tickets can also be obtained by calling Donna at 357-3303. Happy birthday Birthday wishes go to Beatrice Walsh, of Avoca ,who celebrated Feb. 7; Noreen Maher, of Forest Hills, NY, formerly Noreen Musto of Pittston Township, celebrating on Feb. 13; Chrissy Ryzner who will celebrate on Feb. 14; Nancy Burkel, of Dallas, celebrating on Feb. 14; Frank Lottzi, of Pittston Township, celebrating Feb. 14; Sharlene Cook, of Hughestown, celebrating Feb. 15; and Geraldine Sarti, of Hughestown, celebrating Feb. 17. Happy anniversary Happy anniversary wishes go to Tammy and Al Strellish, of Exeter, celebrating on February 14.
Grand marshal named for St. Patrick’s Day Banquet James (Jim) R. Wills, Jr. has been named grand marshal for the Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick 98th Annual Banquet to be held on Saturday night March 17, at the Woodlands Inn and Resort on Rt. 315 in Plains. Avoca native, Richard (Dick) Callahan, the voice of the Oakland A’s baseball team, will return to the Greater Pittston Area as principal speaker. Banquet tickets are available any Wednesday night at the Pittston Knights of Columbus from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. or by contacting any active member of the Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. This year’s banquet is a Saturday night so it is recommended that those who wish to attend get their tickets and tables soon. The Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick will honor
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Past President, Michael J. Cadden at the Annual Past Presidents Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Knights of Columbus in Pittston. The night will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will feature a buffet dinner along with refreshments and live music. Make reserva-
tions by stopping by the Knights of Columbus any Wednesday night from 7-9 p.m. or by contacting Past Presidents Dinner Chairman Patrick M. Bilbow or any other active member of the Friendly Sons. Jim Wills was born in Pittston on December 15, 1948, son of the late James (Bobby) R. Wills and the late Marjorie Monaghan Wills. He lived his early years in Sebastopol. In the mid-1950s his family, including sister Mary Ellen (Pedley), moved to Avoca. He grew up in a loving Irish family consisting of the Wills, Quinn, Jackson, McKeown, Joyce, Donahue, and the Delaney families. He attended St. Mary’s Elementary School and went on to his parents’ alma mater, St. John
the Evangelist High School, Pittston, where he graduated in 1967. He continued his education at King’s College, WilkesBarre, from which he graduated in 1971 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Education. His intent was to teach high school history, but he had been bitten by the fire service bug many years before when his father took him to his first fire at the age of two. He began his fire service career during college in 1968 as a volunteer with the Avoca Fire Department. After college, he married and moved to Kingston where he was a volunteer firefighter with the Columbian Volunteer Fire Department. He took the Civil Service test for the Kingston Fire Department and
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‘Festa Italiana’ is next Friday, Saturday St. Joseph Marello Parish (Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and St. Rocco’s churches) will celebrate The Festa Italiana on Saturday, February 18 and Sunday, February 19 at Mt. Carmel Parish Center, William St., Pittston. On Saturday a Mass in Italian will be celebrated at 4:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. The Mass will be preceded by an ensemble of musicians playing beautiful Italian music on traditional instruments beginning at 3:15 p.m. with the Senior Choir. After the Mass, a pasta dinner will be served in the Parish Hall until 9:00 p.m., with a variety of Italian specialties, such as tripe, polenta, porketta sandwiches, pizza fritta, etc. On Sunday, the Festa Italiana will continue after the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Italian food will be served until 4:00 p.m. Everyone is invited. Tickets were mailed to parishioners and friends, and tickets will also be available at the door. LENTEN CONCERTS In a 63-year tradition of inspiring prayer and meditation through music, the Catholic Choral Society will present Lenten Concerts on March 4 in Wilkes-Barre and on March 11 in Pittston. The first concert on March 4 will be held at St. Andrew Parish, 316 Parrish St., WilkesBarre, on Sunday afternoon, at 3 p.m. The pastor of St. Andrew’s Church is Rev. James E. McGahagan while the Permanent Deacon is Francis J. Bradigan Jr. The second concert will be presented at St. John the Evangelist Parish ,35 William Street, Pittston on Sunday, March 11 at 2:30 p.m. The pastor of St. John’s Church is Msgr. John J. Bendik while the assistant pastor is Rev. Richard J. Cirba. The senior priest is Rev. Hugh H. McGroarty and the deacons are James G. Cortegerone and David E. Marx. Both concerts are open to the public free of charge. Dr. Thomas Rittenhouse and Brenda Grunza are co-presidents of the Catholic Choral Society. Ann Manganiello is music
Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner The centuries-old tradition of Shrove Tuesday will be celebrated by Trinity Episcopal Church of West Pittston with a pancake, egg and sausage dinner. Shrove Tuesday is often known as Pancake Day in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and parts of the United States because people traditionally used up ingredients like eggs, fat and sugar before starting the Lenten season of fasting in preparation for Easter. Trinity Episcopal Church will host the dinner
director of this group while Jean Shields is accompanist. Further information may be obtained by calling 570-5872753 and also atwww.catholicchoralsociety.org. SHROVE TUESDAY DINNER The centuries-old tradition of Shrove Tuesday will be celebrated by Trinity Episcopal Church of West Pittston with a pancake, egg and sausage dinner. Shrove Tuesday is often known as Pancake Day in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and parts of the United States because people traditionally used up ingredients like eggs, fat and sugar before starting the Lenten season of fasting in preparation for Easter. Trinity Episcopal Church will host the dinner from 3:30 to 7 p.m. on February 21in the undercroft of the church at the corner of Montgomery Avenue and Spring Street. The meal includes pancakes, sausage and scrambled eggs, a dessert and beverage and costs $6 for adults and $4 for children ten and under, and takeouts are available. Tickets are available from parishioners or by calling the church office at 6543261.Tickets will also be available at the door while supplies last. FISH DINNER Corpus Christi Parish’s Social Concerns Committee is sponsoring an Ash Wednesday Fish Din-
from 3:30 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 21 in the undercroft of the church at the corner of Montgomery Avenue and Spring Street. The meal includes pancakes, sausage and scrambled eggs, a dessert and beverage and costs $6 for adults and $4 for children ten and under, and take-outs are available. Tickets are available from parishioners or by calling the church office at 654-3261. Tickets will also be available at the door while supplies last.
ner on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Immaculate Conception Church Hall, 601 Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston. Adult ticket are $8.00 and child tickets are $3.00. Adult menu: breaded deep fried haddock, baked potato w sour cream, vegetable, coleslaw, soda, coffee, homemade desserts. Child Menu: homemade macaroni & cheese, applesauce, soft drink, dessert. Serving is from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Take outs are available from 4:00 p.m. For tickets, call 654-2753 MEMORIAL DEDICATION Members of the United Methodist Church, 376 Wyoming Ave. will present a portrait at 10:30 a.m. today, Feb. 12, to be consecrated to the glory of God and in loving memory of late pastor Rev. Dr. Gordon E. Weightman, who faithfully served the church from 2006 to his death in 2011. SOUP SALE St. John’s Lutheran Church on Wood Street in Pittston will offer a soup sale from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Feb. 19. Homemade soups will be sold for pick-up only at $7 per quart. Soup choices are chicken noodle, chili, or Manhattan clam chowder. Call 655-2505 to place your orders by Feb. 12.
PEDIATRIC CLINIC The Care and Concern Pediatric Health Clinic, located in the former Seton Catholic School building on William Street in Pittston, will be open the first and third Thursday of each month. Free health care is provided for infants through age 11. Registration is from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Participants should bring your child’s immunization records with them. Parents or guardians must be present to have their child examined. All services are free and confidential. The clinic is sponsored by the Care and Concern ministries of the Parish Community of St. John the Evangelist, Msgr. John Bendik, Pastor. For more information call 855-6035. PORK AND SAUERKRAUT Saint Andrew Parish, 316 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre, will be holding its annual Kaffee Klatsch Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner Sunday, Feb. 19, serving from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Both take outs and served dinners will be available throughout that time period. The tradition of the Pre-Lenten Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner began as a coffee and dessert social before Lent at Saint Boniface Parish in WilkesBarre in 1901 and in the 1940’s became a pork and sauerkraut dinner. The menu includes slow roasted pork roast, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, green beans with bacon, coffee or tea, and dessert. The event will also in-
clude a Bake Sale and a Theme Basket Raffle. The tradition is being maintained at Saint Andrew parish which is a consolidation of the former parishes of Saint Boniface, Saint Patrick and Holy Rosary. Tickets, which are $9.00 for adults and $4.50 for children under 12, will be available at the door. REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF WYOMING VALLEY 1700 Wyoming Avenue, FortyFort Pastor Rev. R.F. Dymond Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m. Bible School: 11:45 a.m. Wednesday evening prayer service: 6:30 p.m. every other Wednesday Visitors are welcome. For additional information call 570693-1918 BENNETT PRESBYTERIAN 501 Bennett Street, Luzerne Everyone is welcome. The church is handicap accessible. BETHEL UNITED METHODIST Main St., Avoca 11:15 a.m. Worship BRICK UNITED METHODIST 905 Foote Ave., Duryea Pastor Michael Shambora Service: Sunday 9:45 a.m. CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE CHURCH Luzerne Avenue and Parke Street West Pittston Christ’s Community Clothes Closet will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursdays. The closet will be closed on days that Pittston and Wyoming Area School Districts are closed due to weather or holidays. There are clothes for men, women and children. This community ministry is See FAITH, Page 11
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open to the public free of charge. For more information, call 6542500. CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH 605 Luzerne Ave, West Pittston The Youth Group will attend a hockey game at 7:05 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25 featuring the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins vs. Syracuse. Cost is $10 for Youth Group members and $12 for guests. This will be Military Appreciation Night with a Penguins Bobblehead giveaway. For further information, call Mrs. Klepadlo at 430-1470. A Night at the Races is planned for Saturday, Feb. 18, at Immaculate Conception Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m. and post time is 7 p.m. For every 10 horses sold, the seller’s name goes into a drawing for a chance to win a 37” TV. The first bazaar planning meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13 in ICC hall. The Youth Choir will resume rehearsing from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday in IC Church. The Youth Choir will sing at the 10:30 a.m. Mass today, Feb.12.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. James H. Breese, pastor, Water Street, Pittston Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship and Praise Service/Children’s Sunday School, Adult/Teen Sunday School immediately following service. Wednesday 7:15 pm Bible Study FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UCC 500 Luzerne Avenue West Pittston Rev. Joan Mitchell, Pastor Sanctuary is handicapped accessible. Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. Tuesday, 7 p.m. Diaconate Meeting; 7:30 p.m. Church Council Meeting FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH West Pittston Feb.12– 10 a.m. Worship, Sunday School held during Worship Feb 13 – 7 p.m. Worship Committee, 7 p.m. Boy Scouts Feb. 14 – 7 p.m. UMW Feb 15 – 10 a.m. Mommy & e, 5 p.m. Strings & Wings, 6:30 p.m. TOPS, 7 p.m. Choir Feb. 16 – Pastie Day, 6 p.m. Girl Scouts, 7 p.m. Weight Watchers
There will be a pastie sale on Thursday, Feb. 16. Pasties offered are meat with our without onions; vegetable with cheese; sausage and pepper. Order by calling 655-1083 Ann Alaimo at 654-3850 or Warren Pollard at 654-4745 between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Order deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 14. Cost of pasties is $5. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 14 Broad Street Pittston Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. with Rev. William N. Lukesh.
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Community Movie night will be held on Tuesday February 21st at 6:30 p.m. This month’s movie is “Courageous” which was just recently released on DVD. Admission is free and all are welcome. Light refreshments will following the film. 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: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. Church Service. Call 388-6534 www.hardingchurchofchrist.org HOLY MOTHER OF SORROWS PNCC 212 Wyoming Avenue, Dupont Rev. Zbigniew Dawid, Pastor Sunday Mass schedule: 8:00 a.m. Traditional Mass; 9:15 a.m. School of Christian Living (SOCL) and Confirmation Class; 10:30 a.m. Traditional High Mass Daily Mass 9:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday. The Ladies Adoration Society will be making potato cheese pierogi on Feb.17 and 18. For orders you can call Regina Bahaley at 457-2378. Help is needed for both days (Friday-preparations) and (Saturday- pierogi making). Ash Wednesday is on Feb 22. Lenten Fish Fry Dinner sponsored by our parish YMS of R will be held on Feb. 24 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Dinner includes: fish , fries, vegetable, coleslaw, and dinner roll. Donation is $8.00.
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INDEPENDENT BIBLE CHURCH 328 Main Street Duryea, PA 18642 (570) 451-0346 Home/Office JLaCava@TheBibleChurch.org INKERMAN PRESBYTERIAN Main St., Inkerman Services: Sundays, 9 a.m.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Women's Society made its annual donation to the Sacred Heart Parish Community at its yearly wafer finner on January 15. Officers of the organization are, from left, Arlene Skrzysowski, Rev Joe Verespy, pastor; Gerri Coolbaugh, Loretta Justick and Mary Ann Redicka.
LANGCLIFFE PRESBYTERIAN 1001 Main St Avoca Sunday worship 11:15 a.m. The Langcliffe Church is handicapped accessible. Nursery is provided for children during worship. The Care for Soldiers program continues. To date, over 50 care packages have been sent to servicemen and women overseas. MOOSIC ALLIANCE CHURCH 608 Rocky Glen Road, Moosic Pastor: Doug Jensen 457-6020 maccma2@verizon.net Sunday morning Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. Prayer meeting, Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery Ministry, Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. OBLATES OF ST. JOSEPH Highway 315, Pittston Masses are held daily in the seminary chapel at 7:00 a.m. (Monday – Friday) and on Saturday mornings at 8:00 a.m. There are no weekend Masses. Confessions are heard daily from 9:00 a.m. – noon and from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Office hours are Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., 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 & St. Joseph Marello. Novena
prayers and the blessing of the first-class relic of St. Joseph Marello, Founder of the Oblates of Saint Joseph Congregation, immediately follow the Mass. All are welcome. Living the Eucharist for Teens is set for 6 to 7:30 p.m. on February 20, 27, March 5, 12, 19, and 26, (Mondays) at the seminary. Kathy Yaklic, theology teacher at Holy Cross High School, Dunmore, will be the presenter. The $20 fee includes cost of the workbook. Five or more students from one parish or school can attend for a total of $75. To register for the above program, call 2072213, ext. 1107. The province and seminary website will soon be undergoing a complete revamping in the weeks and months ahead. You can follow the changes just by clicking on towww.oblates-stjoseph.com ST. JOSEPH MARELLO PARISH OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL ST. ROCCO’S Pittston Any homebound parishioner who would like to receive Holy Communion, should call the Rectory at 654-6902. Public and parochial school students in sixth, seventh and eighth grades who belong to St. Joseph Marello Parish will receive the sacrament of Confirmation at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 13 in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. If they have not done so, Confirmation candidates should write a brief letter to Fr. Sibiliano
expressing their desire to receive the sacrament and should be working on their report explaining their choice of Saint and name for Confirmation. The report is due February 19. Parents of parochial school students who have not contacted the church and who have not received information regarding Confirmation requirements should call the CCD director, Terrie Audi, at 654-3326 as soon as possible. Mt. Carmel Senior Choir will hold rehearsal from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Mondays. St. Rocco Senior Choir will resume weekly rehearsals at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays in the choir loft of St. Rocco Church. The annual Italian Festival will be held on Saturday, Feb. 18, and Sunday, Feb. 19 in Mt. Carmel Center. A Mass will be celebrated in Italian at 4 p.m. on Saturday in
conjunction with the festival. The pastor reminds all of parishioners to share their baking talents by helping with the bake sale which will be available after all of the Masses that weekend and always a popular part of our pre-Lenten celebration. Anyone wishing to volunteer to help in any way should contact the rectory at 654-6902. In case of inclement weather, during the evening hours, the parish asks church-goers and neighbors to not park automobiles in the church lot so that snow removal can take place. St. Joseph Marello Parish Raffle is now underway. Buy your tickets now for a chance to win 2012 Chevrolet Cruz or $20,000 Tickets are $20 each and only 2,000 tickets will be sold. Seller of the winning ticket receives $500. Call Connie Toole-6553681, Frank Sciabacucchi 6556125, Pena Hansen-332-5989, or the rectory office-654-6902. Anyone wishing to rent the Parish Banquet Hall or Meeting Room should call Christine Silinskie, Hall Manager, at 7048861 for details and/or a tour of the facility. Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday at 7:30 & 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Every Tuesday after the 7:30 & 11:30 a.m. Mass, Novena prayers to the Miraculous Medal and Mother Cabrini. Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Holy Hour at our Lady of Mr. Carmel Church. Every Wednesday after the 7:30 & 11:30 a.m. Mass, Novena prayers to Saint Joseph and St. Joseph Marello. See FAITH, Page 13
Weekend Masses: At Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, on Saturday at 4:00 & 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday at 8:00 & 11:00 a.m. At St. Rocco Church, on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
PRINCE OF PEACE PARISH Old Forge St. Mary’s Church, Lawrence Street, Saturday Vigil 4 p.m. Sunday, Mass 8 and 10 a.m. St. Lawrence Church, Main Street, Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 11:15 a.m. SACRED HEART OF JESUS Lackawanna Ave., Dupont The mass schedule for the week is: Monday through Friday at 7 a.m., Saturday at 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. CCD classes will be held on Feb. 13 and 27. There is no class on Feb. 20 due to the President’s Day holiday. The Girl Scouts will meet
ST. BARBARA PARISH 28 Memorial Avenue, Exeter Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Evenings, by appointment. Phone: 654-2103 The Christian Women’s Organization will be conducting a bake sale today, Feb. 12, before and after all Masses at both churches. Monies raised from this bake sale support church activities. The Christian Women’s Organization will hold their next monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb.14, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Anthony’s church hall with the recitation of the rosary. Upcoming events will be discussed. Lenten Series will be sponsored by St. Monica’s and St. Barbara’s Parishes at St. Anthony’s Church on the Wednesday evenings of Lent. The topic will be The Mass. The Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, June 3. Bishop Joseph Bambera will preside at a 2:30 p.m. Mass in the Cathedral, followed by a reception. Please note the event is designed for 25th and 50th anniversary celebrants, but couples who missed their special year can be included. Cathedral seating will be reserved for the anniversary couples. Please call the Rectory at 654-2103 to make your reservation. ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH COMMUNITY 35 William Street Phone: 654-0053 Pittston The parish community will conduct a blood drive February 12, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The parish community will reorganize the children’s choir within the next few weeks. Rehearsals will be once a week and is open to students in grades 2 through 10. For more information, call William Mentz at 6540053. Holy Name and Altar and Rosary Night at the Races will be held Feb. 18 at Seton auditori-
um. Doors open at 6 p.m. Bereavement Support Group will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday evening in the parish center dining room. Night at the Races will be held Saturday, Feb. 18. Doors open at 6 p.m. at Seton Catholic auditorium. Admission is $5 or free with purchase of horse for $10. Refreshments included. Bring a canned good for the Food Pantry. The Parish office will be closed Monday, Feb. 20 for Pres-
ident’s Day and will reopen at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Holy Name Society will meet Sunday, March 4 at 11 a.m. in Seton Catholic auditorium. The Greater Pittston Food Pantry is sponsored by the Care and Concern Committee of St. John the Evangelist Parish. Anyone in need of food is asked to call 654-9923. Distribution of food is by appointment only. See FAITH, Page 19
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OUR LADY OF THE EUCHARIST PARISH 535 N Main Street, Pittston Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Daily Mass: 8:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) - Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. and by appointment All Religious Education classes are held for Grades 1 thru 7 from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. in the Religious Education Center. Parish Scripture Study - The Spirituality of the Gospels Scripture Study continues this week. There are two programs, one on Tuesday mornings from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. and one on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Rehearsals for the Adult Choir will be held on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Michael Sowa, Director of Music Ministry, invites all current members as well as those who are interested in joining for the first time. The Adult Choir will sing for the “Road to the Resurrection” Mass on Wednesday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m., as well as the Masses and services during the Easter Triduum.Rehearsals for the Children’s Choir will be held on Thursdays from 6:00-7:00 p.m. beginning February 16. The Children’s Choir will sing for Family Masses throughout the rest of the school year and also for the10:30 a.m. Mass on Easter Sunday. If you have questions about either the Adult Choir or Children’s Choir, please see Michael after any Mass or call him at 881-2301. The next meeting for the Pittston Catholic Youth Group will be this Sunday, Feb. 12, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the Religious Education Center. All youth of the Greater Pittston Area are invited to participate in the youth group. The dates, sites and speakers are now in place for Road to Res-
from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 13 in the lower level of the rectory. Bible Study will resume on Feb. 15 in the lower level of the rectory. All are welcome. The Holy Name Society 300 Club will begin on March 4. Five weekly prizes will be awarded.
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urrection: The first step on the journey will be on Wednesday, Feb. 29, at St. Maria Goretti, Laflin. Fr. Gerard Shantillo from St. Jude’s, Mountaintop will be the speaker. Wednesday, March 7, will be at Our Lady of the Eucharist with Fr. Joseph Elston, Chaplain, Holy Redeemer High School; Wednesday, March 14, will be at Queen of the Apostles, Avoca with Fr. Edward Buchheit, CP from St. Ann’s Monastery; Wednesday, March 21, will be St. Joseph Marello Parish, Our Lady of Mount Carmel worship site with Fr. Louis Grippe, Most Precious Blood, Hazleton; and the final will be on Wednesday, March 28, at St John the Evangelist with Fr. Philip Altavilla, St. Peter’s Cathedral. All Masses begin at 7:00 p.m. and all are invited to walk this journey together. The Parish Mass Intention Book through June is open. The new schedule through April 1 has been posted on the parish webpage. The address for the parish webpage is:www.eucharist-pittston.org. . Check out the parish Facebook page for all the latest information. On the first Friday of each month Communion is brought to those who are unable to participate in Sunday Mass because of age or health. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated with anyone seriously ill, anticipating a serious operation, or quite elderly. Please notify the parish office of anyone desiring these Sacraments, as well as anyone in the hospital or a nursing home.
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For, by and about Dispatch begins its 66th year today
“Everyone in the trade told me that it couldn’t be done. Yet, the more I was warned, the more determined I got.” That’s what William A. Watson Sr., founding editor of the Sunday Dispatch, told Wilkes College journalism student Mary Ellen Alu when she interviewed him in 1977 on the 30th anniversary of the first issue of the paper. Those who knew Watson, who passed away later that same year at only 66 years old, say it was his determination, alone, that made the paper work. Watson was already a shining star in local journalism working for the Times Leader Evening News when he was approached by John Kehoe, a curmudgeon and proud of it, to start a newspaper in Pittston. Kehoe was purported to be a millionaire but Watson knew it would take more than money to launch a new paper and make it stick. In the 1977 interview, he told Alu, “I did most of the writing for 15 years. I devoted 18 hours a day to the job for the first five years.” But, Watson maintained, it was a decision he made in the early going that gave the paper its identity and made it a part of everyone’s life in Greater Pittston, a position the Dispatch enjoys to this day. At the start, the Dispatch had an international news service, producing stories from all across America and the world, and national color comics. Watson deduced that was not what Dispatch readers wanted. So he ditched the national news, used the money he saved to buy photographic equipment and the Sunday Dispatch that readers came to love was born. “I filled the paper with little items you don’t get in a big paper,” Watson told Alu. And Dispatch staff members have been doing the same ever since. To describe what the Sunday Dispatch is all about, Watson penned these words which appeared on the front page for decades: A newspaper written for, by, and about Greater Pittston people. The words no longer appear on page one. But the spirit is the same and as the paper begins its 66th year with today’s issue, that spirit is as strong as ever.
Dad, daughter take in Super Bowl Laflin residents Drew Durako and his daughter, Marissa, were in attendance last Sunday when the New York Giants beat the New England Patriots, 21-17, in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. According to Drew’s wife, Ann Marie, her husband has been a Giants fan, “ever since he was a little boy.” When two tickets became available last Tuesday, Marissa was the “lucky one” chosen to tag along with dad. To submit items for Your Space, drop off or mail to Sunday Dispatch, 109 New St., Pittston, PA 18640 or email to sd@psdispatch.com
YOUR OPINION
Valenti recalls Cosgrove as fair, unbiased Ever since I can remember, the first thought that came to mind when one said Greater Pittston journalism was Dick Cosgrove. As most of you know, we lost Mr. Cosgrove recently at the age of 87. Over the years, I have heard many give reporters (me included) tongue lashings saying they weren’t fair and or were biased. During those years, however, never once did ever I witness anyone take exception to what Mr. Cosgrove penned. He truly was a fair and unbiased journalist. They don’t make them like Dick Cosgrove anymore. Always, and I mean always, he was true a gentleman sporting his trade mark bow tie.
I remember one fond moment when I was covering a Pittston Area Board meeting. The politics was thicker than ever and absolutely nothing was being accomplished. Mr. Cosgrove clearly saw this was petty politics. At the conclusion of the meeting Mr. Cosgrove leaned over to me and said, “Not much for me here tonight, but it should keep you busy.” My deepest sympathies go out to Mr. Cosgrove’s family and friends. He truly will be missed. Joe Valenti
Appreciates quick response of firefighters We would like to use this space to publicly thank and offer our heartfelt gratitude to the three branches of the Laflin Borough Emergency Services Personnel. We recently had a fire situation at our residence. Fortunately, it turned out to be only minor. The quick response of said emergency organization was a blessing. Their professionalism was superb. After they said things were under control and out, they stayed a while and con-
tinued to make sure we were alright and not in need of further assistance. To those in the borough beefing about the alleged proposed tax increase to fund the full-time police force, wake up and see the value in it. Again a “thank you” to all who came to our aid. Joe and Molly Middleton Laflin
by JACK SMILES - jsmiles@psdispatch.com
Get your ‘free’ stuff I have to laugh when I hear liberal crybabies like Washington Post columnist Eugene Washington whine about how callous Republicans are towards the poor. The official poverty line for a family of four is $22,314 a year. Here’s what Robinson wrote in the Post: “Imagine supporting a family of four on $22,314 a year food, shelter, clothing, transportation.” Imagine it if you want to, but nobody has to do it. The official poverty line is also the threshold for eligibility for many federal programs. I opened a spreadsheet online to see what a family like that might be eligible for. I created a paper family of four with two adults and two children under 18 making $2,200 a month ($26,400 a year), paying $500 rent or mortgage, $150 a month homeowners tax, $15 a month homeowners insurance, $250 a month in child care. I was eligible for $340 a month of free food from SNAP (food stamps). I also learned I was eligible for $397 for utility bills. Now my income is $2,937 per month and $35,244 a year. My kids, of course, get free lunches at school. What’s the value of that? Let’s say $5 a day for 180 days. That’s $900. My income is now $36,144. That’s the equivalent of 40-hour a week job paying $17 an hour. Now here’s a biggie for which my getting-less-poor-by-theminute family is eligible. My two kids are eligible for CHIP. That’s Pennsylvania’s health care benefit for children. They are eligible for 100 percent free health care. No premiums, no co-pays, no nothing. 100 percent free health care for two children. Let’s put a price on that? Modestly let’s say $8,000 at year. Now I’m so poor the value of my pay and yearly benefits is $44,144. There’s more. I may even be eligible to have my home weatherized for free and for a free cell phone with hundreds of free minutes. And in five years when my kids are in college, I’ll pay reduced tuition or maybe no tuition. Now my family and I are living like a family with a $60,000 income. And, oh, my income tax is zero. This story is no canard. There are millions of actual families like my paper one. A report by the Heritage Foundation reveals the average value of federal benefits for the 49 percent of Americans who get federal benefits is $32,748 a year, more than the nation’s average disposable personal income of $32,446. All this raises two questions. I kept using the word “free,” but, of course, nothing is really free, so who is paying? Since 49.5 percent of Americans don’t pay federal income tax, then the other 50 percent who do pay have to be the ones paying for the benefits. And if I am getting all these benefits what is my incentive to look for a better paying job or to seek training or education that would lead to a better job? If this is the kind of country you want where half of our citizens are subsidizing the other half then keep voting for Democrats. Big Spender
Celebrate February with red Health and nutrition specialists are savvy in knowing and applying dietary guidelines to our daily diet. They are able to review the recommended meal plan for an individual and develop a menu that meets those recommendations. This past year, a new vegetable group called the “red orange” group was added to the recommendations for weekly consumption of vegetables. If checking the frequently-eaten foods in the American diet is one of your past times, you will discover that starchy vegetables like potatoes and corn are at the top of the list. But there is another vegetable that we Americans like to eat - tomatoes. The American guidelines wanted to capture more clearly what Americans are eating, so instead of grouping the high frequented food tomatoes into the other category, there is now a “red/orange” category. The recommendations for the red/orange category is two cups a week, with a total non-starchy vegetable of 2 1/2 per day. When February comes, we think of red for Valentine’s Day and American Heart Month. Why not see a little more red this month and throughout the year by incorporating red foods into your diet? Looking at the color of the vegetables you eat and planning for your family is important as those colors represent vital nutrients and phytochemicals that, through research, have shown to boost our nutritional status. Red fruits and vegetables contain many healthpromoting phytochemicals, including lycopene and anthocyanins. This color group may help promote: • a lower risk of some cancers • a healthy heart • memory health • urinary tract health. Red fruits and vegetables include tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce, tomato juice, red peppers, red onions, beets, red cabbage, kidney beans, apples, pink grapefruit, red grapes, strawberries, cherries, watermelon, raspberries, cranberries and pomegranates. Below are some “red” ideas for Valentine’s Day (or any day). • Create a heart-shaped pizza. Or use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to make individual hearts from pizza dough. Spread with your favorite tomato pizza sauce. Add your choice of toppings. • Serve pasta with tomato sauce. For added fun,
serve heart-shaped pasta. Check with stores offering specialty pasta shapes or order some online. Check delivery time if you order online. • Add red vegetables like red peppers or cherry or grape tomatoes to tossed salads. • Toss coleslaw with red cabbage, red peppers, red onions or apples. • Add dried cranberries to sweeten yogurt, homemade cookies and muffins • Top oatmeal with a heart shape made with dried cranberries or dried cherries. • Serve a pink/red grapefruit half topped with a sprinkle of brown sugar for breakfast. • Pack red grapes in your lunch for a side dish to your sandwich or for an afternoon snack. • Make a refreshing raspberry smoothie. Put 3/4 to 1 cup vanilla-flavored yogurt in a blender. Add a few tablespoons of frozen raspberries or strawberries at a time; blend until desired consistency. After mixing, if desired, blend in 1 or more teaspoons of sugar or no calorie sweetener to taste. February is the month of red - red and pink valentines, red heart pins, red clothing. Now a new initiative for the month - meet your goal of eating your recommended number of vegetable from the red group! Here’s a recipe to get you started. It’s a great recipe that is easy to make and is chock-full of red vegetables: Brussels sprouts with red cabbage and dried cranberries
1 bag (16 oz.) frozen, petit baby Brussels sprouts 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar 1 cup shredded red cabbage\ Microwave for 2 minutes on high in 1/3 cup water 1/4 cup dried cranberries Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste Cook Brussels sprouts according to package directions. Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together oil, vinegar, cooked red cabbage and cranberries. Transfer cooked sprouts to serving dish. Gently toss with cabbage and dressing. Season with pepper and serve immediately. Based on recipe from the American Institute for Cancer Research
Mary R. Ehret, M.S., R.D., L.D.N., is with Penn State Cooperative Extension, Luzerne County, 16 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston, Pa., 18643. (570) 825-1701/602-0600. Fax (570) 825-1709. mre2@psu.edu.
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Now that we’ve pulled out of Iraq it’s disgusting to hear the fawning media give Obama the credit and crush Bush for spending our treasure. We spent $708 billion on the Iraq War in eight years. Obama spent more, $780 billion, in two seconds, as long as it took him to sign his name to his so-called stimulus bill.
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She Brown scored 1000th point 37 years ago Question #1 What Pittston Twp. landmark was being dismantled in 1955?
Peeking into the past With Judy Minsavage
1955 – 57 Years Ago In the Ramblin’ ‘Round Our Town column of the Sunday Dispatch, the editor asked residents to provide meanings of Italian surnames. Having received “scores of letters,” a partial list was published with names and their respective English meaning. Here are some of the submissions: Occhiata – roving eye, Pepe – mangoes, Ferraro – blacksmith, Schiavi – slaves, Pellegrini – pilgrims, Speciale – druggist or drug store, Serra – saw, Greco – Greek, Caputo – understood, Bosco - the woods, Conti – royal count, DelRegno – kingly, Gennaro – January, Potenza – might, Guasto – spoil, Facciponte – sharp face, Fabrizio - to build. Charles Master’s Teenage Orchestra played for the Holy Rosary eighth grade PTA Valentine Dance. Allan Nowakowski of Duryea and Marilyn Rebeck of Pittston were chosen king and queen of the dance. Leo Sheporaitis, founder of Sheporaitis Bottling Company on North Main Street in Pittston, and his partner Bronis Kaslas were honored to have received the exclusive franchise to bottle Vernor’s Ginger Ale locally. Vernor’s Ginger Ale is America’s oldest surviving soft drink. Created in 1866 by James Vernor, a Detroit pharmacist, the ale was especially prized because of its golden color and robust flavor due to its aging process. Now owned by Cadbury, Vernor’s is still a soughtafter soft drink. Julia Stewards of Duryea celebrated her 90th birthday with quite a few family and friends. After she and her husband John emigrated from Austria to America in 1887, Julia resumed her calling as a midwife and assisted in over 1,500 births in the area. Herself a mother of 11 children, she had 21 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.
1965 – 47 Years Ago Tom Hennigan served the city of Pittston for 31 years. While best known locally as “Mr. School Director” he was also known as “Mr. Minstrel.” Tom started in the entertainment field at the age of 18 working behind the scenes in local minstrel shows produced for the Holy Name Society of St. John Evangelist Church, as well as in shows performed at the Broad Street and American Theatres. Having an eye for talent, Hennigan discovered four students who played instruments. From there, he formed the school marching band, personally underwriting the cost of uniforms and donating countless hours to provide the school system with a representative marching band. The band went on to become one of the finest musical units in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Over the years, the Pittston Area Marching Band has received several awards. Machinist Mate Third Class Edward Klush of Pittston returned to the states aboard the destroyer USS Richard B. Anderson after completing a sixmonth deployment to the Tonkin Gulf. He and fellow members of the crew were awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service in Vietnam. A Gearing-class destroyer of the United States Navy, the ship was named for USMC Private First Class Richard B. Anderson who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism during the Battle of Kwajalein, Pacific Campaign, World War II. In April 1975, the ship’s crew participated in “Operation Frequent Wind” in which many South Vietnamese refugees were rescued as they were fleeing the conquest of Saigon by North Vietnamese. The Sunday Dispatch Inquiring Photographer asked local men, “Do you think Val-
entine’s Day is as romantic as it used to be?” Al Forlenza of Pittston answered, “It doesn’t seem as active as the old days. It has particular romantic memories for me because I met my wife on Valentine’s Day.” John Boone of Avoca added, “You won’t see a guy going on a date with a box of candy under his arm like we used to do.” 1975 – 37 Years Ago Charles Mesko and Phil Bartoli of the Mid-Valley Athletic Association held an event honoring Stanley Raymond “Bucky” Harris, former resident of the Hamtown Section of Hughestown and newly-named Baseball Hall of Famer. Bucky Harris was a major league player, manager, executive and scout. Known as “The Boy Wonder,” he was 27 when he took over as player-manager of the Washington Senators and led the team to a World Series title in 1924. Over the years Harris also managed the Tigers, the Red Sox and the Phillies and led the Yankees to a 1947
world championship. He won 2,159 games in 29 years as a manager. To read more about Harris’ life and baseball career, read “Bucky Harris A Biography of Baseball’s Boy Wonder" written by Sunday Dispatch Associate Editor Jack Smiles. The Pittston Area mixed chorus rehearsed for its annual performance entitled “Showtime.” Officers Darlene Dunay, Mary Key Kosik, Patty Elko, Gayle Yesnowski, Sharon Yarasavich, Tamara Dunn, Rose Ann Zangardi and Sharon Sauers focused on a theme that “captured the old folk type minstrels.” The music of the Al Jolsen era along with songs from the “deep south” were to be featured in the first part of the show. More contemporary numbers were to be performed in the second act. In the 1930s, Jolson was America’s most famous and highest-paid entertainer. Ninety-nine years ago this week, Jolson opened his fourth Broadway show entitled “The Honeymoon Express.” Susan Brown, center of the St. John’s High School girls’ basketball team, scored her
1000th point in a game against Hanover. She received a trophy from Tom Finnerty and Joe Coleman, St. John’s coach and assistant coach. Question #2 In February 1985, Kirk Carey, president of the Wyoming Hose Company, appealed to the community to help him find something important. What was it? 1985 – 27 Years Ago Kimble Division of OwensIllinois closed, leaving 200 employees without work. Company officials of the Jenkins Township plant, a manufacturer of glass products for the medical industry, cited a declining market for their products. Employees were given the option to transfer to OwensIllinois Television Products Plant. O-I partnered with Nippon Electric Glass to produce glass television screens at its Pittston plant. In the mid-1990s, See PEEKING, Page 17
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Techneglas took over the operations. Pittston Area sports fans were given a special treat when a multi-sports evening was offered for the first time in the school district’s 18-year history. The PA girls swim team hosted Scranton Prep, while the junior high wrestling team met the GAR Grenadiers on the mats. Following the juniors, the varsity battled GAR. The evening culminated in a PA varsity cage event with Hazleton. The fans were admitted to the wrestling and basketball contests on one ticket. James Deice, Charlie Turco and Stan Waleski planned the multi-sports event. The Sunday Dispatch Inquiring Photographer asked, “What’s the perfect Valentine’s gift for that someone special?” Ken Scialpi, of Hughestown, answered, “A couple of roses and some kisses.” Pat Aita, of Hughestown added, “A simple I love you.” Karen LaFoca, of Pittston said, “I don’t know what to get a guy, but for a girl, a dozen white roses would be perfect.”
Answer #2 Kirk Carey, president of the Wyoming Hose Company, was
hoping someone would remember or have in their possession a film of Wyoming Borough made by a movie company. Filmed sometime in the 1930s, the movie showed various locations in the borough and contained a segment of patrolman
Joseph Cortegerone on his motorcycle. The film had been loaned to a civic organization sometime in the 1960s and was forgotten until the eve of the borough’s centennial in 1985. Carey feared the loss of the film and
its historical significance. You don’t love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car but because they sing a song only you can hear. Author Unknown
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The Board Of Directors Encourage All Businesses To Join The Chamber And Discover The Many Benefits We Have To Offer. Pictured seated left to right:
1995 – 17 Years Ago Jennifer Griglock, of Pittston, won the “Vocalthalon Award” at a Talent Olympics competition held at the Mountain Laurel Resort in White Haven. The event draws talented contestants from several states from age 3 to adult. The annual competition was founded by David Blight and his wife, the former Mary Alice Reddington, and continues today. It is one of the oldest competitions in the area and attracts performers from the Mid-Atlantic and some New England states.
Second row standing left to right: Joseph S. Durkin, P.E., Immediate Past-President; Heather Yudichak, Esq.; Danae Morrow; Barbara Pirrella-Sico; Shirley Bartos, Administrative Assistant; Brandi Bartush, Office Manager; Cassandra Coleman; Judy Martinelli; Janet Rosenbaum; and Edward Yencha. Third row standing left to right: James Powers; Salvatore Bernardi; Representative Michael Carroll; Nolan Ayers; Patrick Judge; Joseph J. Joyce; Wayne Dottor; Rosemary Dessoye, Executive Vice-President; and Joseph Prociak, Esq.
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Answer #1 After 125 years, the D & H Station that stood on Cork Lane in Pittston Township was razed. The station part of the Delaware Hudson railroad was used for handling freight, but the service was stopped during the summer of 1954.
Fred DeSanto; Joseph F. Saporito, Jr., Esq., Counsel; Jerry S. Champi, 2nd Vice-President; Jason Klush, Pittston City Mayor; Charles A. Adonizio, III, President; Joseph D. Burke, Esq. 1st Vice-President; Patricia Stella, 3rd Vice-President; Blaise Alan Dente, CCC; and Phyllis Brandwene.
SUNDAY DISPATCH, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2012 Members of Gunners Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, seated left to right: Outlaw Tailgunner, club president; Reaper, vice-president; Alainn, road captain; Dusty, Sgt. at Arms; Gadget. Standing: Duke, Smitty, Big R, Ice, Homer, Demon. PHOTO BY TONY CALLAIO
Motorcycle club is ‘gunning’ for charities to assist projects for 2012. The club has four motorcycle rally fund raising events planned. The first is set for May 5 to support Project Fallen Ride,
an effort to support military, law enforcers and first responders who have fallen on hard times. Other rallies include Coats for Kids on June 9; Ruth’s Place, an
emergency shelter in Luzerne County, July 21; and Cancer Ride, a ride to support fellow brothers and sisters with cancer or their family members on Au-
gust 8. For further information, log onto http://www.gunnerslemc.org/index.php/chapters/ pennsylvania/Pittston.
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The Gunners Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club (Gunners LE MC) recently held its first meeting of the year at Tony’s Pizza where members discussed
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The Free Health Clinic is open at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday in the former Seton Catholic High School, and on first come first serve basis. Pediatric Health Clinic is open on the first and third Thursday of the month. Registration is held in the Seton building from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Bring your child’s immunizations records. Greater Pittston Kids Closet is open Wednesday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. The Closet accepts donations new and gently used. For information call the parish office. ST JOHN’S LUTHERAN 9 Wood St., Pittston Pastor John Castellani Organist Marcia Colleran Service begins at 9:30 a.m. There will be a soup sale from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Feb. 19. Homemade soups will be sold for pick up only at $7 per quart. Choices will be chicken noodle, chili or clam chowder. Orders must be made by today, Feb. 12. For more information, call call 655-2505 or e-mail stjohnspittston@verizon.com ST. JOHN’S P.M. CHURCH 316 Main St., Avoca Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Tuesday Bible Study 6:007:30 p.m.
ST. MARIA GORETTI Laflin Road, Laflin, PA. 18702 42redwood@comcast.net www.stmariagoretti-laflin.org A homemade pasta and sausage dinner will be offered on Sunday, March 4, noon to 5 p.m., with takeouts noon to 4 p.m. (Take-out containers will be provided) Children 5yrs. and under eat free - “Eat-In Only”. Price for all others is $9.00. Lent is fast approaching. Ash Wednesday is February 22. There will bet wo Masses on Ash Wednesday (8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.) with the distribution of ashes. Ashes will also be distributed at noon following a short Liturgy of the Word. Again this year St. Maria Goretti will present the “ Laflin Has Talent” show on April 22, at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Hall. This is a popular parish event which will be directed by Peggy Sosnak assisted by Frank Magdalinski and Jennifer Johnson. Please contact the rectory if you would like to be in the show. There will be live & lip sync performances by talented individuals of all ages. The performance is free and refreshments will be served by the Social Committee. The St. Maria Goretti Children’s Choir will resume rehearsals on Sunday, Feb. 12, immediately following the 11:00 a.m. Mass. The St. Maria Goretti Adult Choir has resumed rehearsals. They are Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Church. For more information on either
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choir, or if you are interested in becoming a cantor, please contact Jennifer Johnson at JMSJohnson7@gmail.com or 283-0362. Mass schedule: Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Weekdays 8:00 a.m. ST. MARY’S POLISH NATIONAL CATHOLIC CHURCH 200 Stephenson St. Duryea Rev. Fr. Carmen G. Bolock, Pastor SAINT MONICA’S CHURCH 363 West 8th Street, West Wyoming, PA 18644 Office Hours - 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon. – Fri. Phone: 570-693-1991 Email: olos363@verizon.net website: www.stmonicanepa.com. Father Leo J. McKernan, Pastor Mr. William Jenkins, Deacon Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. OLOS. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. STJ; 11:00 a.m. OLOS Daily Mass at OLOS Mon-Tues-Fri: 7 a.m. (Please note: no Wed. a.m. Mass); Thurs: 7 p.m. followed with Bible Study & Night Prayer. Bible
Study has resumed and all are welcome. Beginning the week after Easter on Thursday, April 12, and continuing thru the Thursday before Pentecost, May 24, St. Monica’s Parish will be teaching a seminar entitled, “Life in the Spirit.” Each Thursday after the 7:00 p.m. Mass, there will be a teaching on the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. For more information call Fr. McKernan at 693-1991 or email at monicaww@verizon.net. Registration is necessary in order to know how to prepare for the seminar. During Lent on Wednesday Evenings sponsored by St. Barbara’s and St. Monica’s Parishes, there will be a series of talks designed to bring Catholics closer to God thru a more profound experience of this central mystery of our Faith. Father Phil Massetti, O.S.J. Rocco Yanora, Barbara Russo and Ray Pasavage will host it. The series begin Wednesday, Feb. 29 thru March 28 at 7:00 p.m. St. Monica Parish Men’s Group Retreat: This weekend retreat will be held on the weekend of June 1-3, at Mount Saviour Monastery located between Elmira and Corning, New York. To learn more about the Monks and the Monastery, go to www.msa-
viour.org. For information about the retreat or to make reservations contact Father McKernan at 693-1991 or email at monica.ww@verizon.net. You may contact Joe Lisewski at 6933366 (home) or his cell at 4666099. His email is joelisewski@aol.com. Group size is limited and reservations will be on a first-come basis. Pre-K & Kindergarten CCD Class being formed: Children 5 years and over will be accepted for the class. Registration forms may be obtained from the CCD Office, Parish Office or on the table in the Hall or at the back of the Church at St. Joseph’s site. For more information, please call Elaine Kelley at 693-1521. Adult CCD Class: This beautiful class is for an Adult that may be mentally challenged but so capable of loving the Lord. During the Lenten Season classes will be held under the direction of Debbie Koss. If you wish to register a family member, please call Debbie at 693-2958 or Mrs. Kelly, CCD Coordinator at 6931521 for more information and to register. Anyone wishing to volunteer with these classes is encouraged to do so. There can be nothing more rewarding. H.S. Theology Group will meet in the Rectory with Father
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McKernan at 9:45 a.m. every Sunday. This new program offers Teens the opportunity to learn more about the Catholic Faith as it relates to important issues of today. Registration is on going so if you want to attend, please call Father McKernan at 693-1991. R.C.I.A. – The Rite of Christian Initiation (Education) for Adults: This program is for anyone interested in learning more about their Catholic Faith as well as anyone interested in preparing to become a Catholic. Call the Rectory (693-1991) and speak to Father McKernan. These classes are held on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. on the back porch of the Rectory. SAINT PETER’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 100 Rock Street, Hughestown Stpeters_elc@yahoo.com 654-1009 Confirmation Class - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. QUEEN OF THE APOSTLES PARISH 715 Hawthorne St. (570) 457-3412 stmarysavoca@verizon.net www.stmaryavoca.4lpi.com Queen of the Apostles Parish
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extends a special thank you to Grande Pizza, Moosic, for supporting their parish fundraiser. With this fundraiser, advertisers are invited to place their businesses’ flyer in the parish bulletin for a nominal fee. For more information, please call the parish office at 457-3412. The parish youth group will meet today and Sunday, Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. For location information, please call the rectory at 457-3412. The parish will sponsor the parish mission, “Living Life Abundantly”, today through February 15 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St. The Rev. Peter Sousa, a Redemptorist from Sumter, S.C., will preach at the mission services as well at all of the weekend Masses February 10-11. Refreshments will be served in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St., following the 7 p.m. Mass on Wednesday, Feb. 15. The public is invited to attend. The parish will have a “Night at the Races” Saturday, Feb. 25 in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St. The doors will open at 6 p.m., and the races will begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 which includes dinner, soda, and coffee. This is a B.Y.O.B. event. Horses are $10 each. Racing forms can be obtained at the church, 715 Hawthorne St., following the weekend Masses (Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 8, 9:30, and11a.m.), by calling the rectory at 457-3412, or at the event. The sponsor of the win-
ning horse will win $50 and does not need to be present to win. The parish finance council will meet Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. in St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. The parish will have a Lenten food sale Friday, March 9. The sale includes tuna hoagies, with or without onions; homemade Manhattan clam chowder; and haluski. Hoagies are a $1.50 for a small and $3 for a large. The clam chowder is $1.50 per cup and $6 per quart. And, the haluski is $3. To place an order, please call Arlene at 346-8060, Jeanette at 457-7804, Kay at 457-8470, or the rectory at 457-3412 by March 7. Orders over $20 will be delivered. Orders under $20 can be picked up at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church, 1000 Main St., between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. As a way to earn money for their trip to Sea Base Camp, the members of the Venturing Crews of Queen of the Apostles Parish are sponsoring a Rent-A-Scout fundraiser. The Scouts are available to do household work, babysit, yard work, and other chores. Sea Base Camp, which is located in Key West, Fla., is a weeklong camping experience where the youth will learn many new and valuable skills. For more information, please call the parish office at 457-3412. The parish has gone green! Any person who would like to drop off aluminum cans may place them in a container in the empty bay of St. Mary’s Rectory garage which will be open on the
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TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH Spring Street and Montgomery Avenue, West Pittston Parish Mission: “To live and build holy community.” All welcome: Worldwide Anglican Communion: “We believe in one holy, Catholic apostolic church.” Web of information and links atwww.trinityepiscopalchurchwestpittston.organdwww.diobeth.org. Sunday Holy Eucharist:11a.m. every Sunday. Ash Wednesday Holy Eucharist with distribution of ashes begins at 5:15 p.m. Food Pantry: February items See FAITH, Page 24
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needed are Gerrity’s gift cards, cash donations and pasta and sauce Prayernetwork: Open To Public. Daily prayer for those with needs requesting prayerful support. Start Prayernetwork at parish office 654-3261. Youth Program:10:45 a.m. every Sunday. Weekday special events and service projects as announced. Faith Forum for Adults: Enrichment for adults seeking spiritual renewal and opportunities for ministry and volunteerism. Parish Life Events Team: Bimonthly first Sundays. Parish Council: Every second Sunday. Women of Trinity: Every third Sunday. WOT Ministry Invitation. The Women of Trinity have undertaken a ministry to help support Good Shepherd Episcopal Church of Scranton in their outreach to the homeless of the region. Each month after enjoying a
home cooked meal at Good Shepherd all who have needs may “shop” for necessities like clothing, shoes, toiletries in a store-like setting in the church’s refurbished basement of donated items. The Woman of Trinity has supported this ministry by delivering donations of clothing, new undergarments and socks and toiletries to the Scranton church. WOT will continue to collect trial size and hotel toiletries and invites the parish community to join with them in helping the less fortunate. Donations of trial size and sample size toiletries are welcome. Party and Banquet Space. Newly renovated banquet room and kitchen. All Day Rental $100. Reservations at 654-3261. Music Together Classes: Fun and music for infants and children through age five accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Next semester starts in late March. Visit www.musictogether.com for details or call 654-3261. Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake, Egg & Sausage Dinner will
be held February 21 from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Seating and takeouts available. Dinners include pancakes, eggs, sausage, beverage and dessert. tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for children 10 and under. For tickets or information call 654-3261. Tickets available at the door while supplies last. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Broad & Church Sts. Rev. Dr. Michael Turner Sunday Worship Service: 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion: 1st Sunday each month Choir Rehearsal: Thursdays at 7 p.m. unless told otherwise United Methodist Women: 2nd Monday unless told otherwise Websitewww.umcpittston.org Phone 655-4340 Wednesday, Feb. 22 - Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m.
JFK elementary school The Wyoming Area Annual Title I Reading parent meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb.16 in the multipurpose room of the John F. Kennedy Elementary School, Exeter. Research shows that parental involvement increases student achievement. This annual Title I parent meeting will focus on how parents can help improve their child’s academic success by being involved with their education and communicating with Title I staff. Parents will have the opportunity to hear information regard-
ing the reading program from Mrs. Rita Mauriello, Title I Coordinator. Mrs. Mauriello and reading specialists will review the district’s and individual school’s Title I parent polices. A yearly review of the parent policies is required. Packets containing timely educational topics and reading activities parents can do at home to help their child will be given to each parent. Parents of students enrolled in the Title I Reading Program are encouraged to attend. Refreshment and prizes will follow the meeting.
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Plans are evolving to develop a new pediatric office opening in Hazleton in the near future. Although Bayada has many offices, the care inside the home
is something that people who represent the company marvel at. “It’s like an intensive care unit inside your house,” Pirrella-Sico explained.
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Bayada Home Healthcare has taken on a different name – it used to be Bayada Nurses – but its commitment to care, to the people it serves and to its employees is anything but new. “Nurses are our primary employees, about half our workforce,” founder and President Mark Baiada said in a press release. “But we have health aides, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, social workers, support people and a large managerial staff caring for our clients. I want it to be clear that we are a team.” For recently-promoted Regional Director Barbara PirrellaSico, the commitment to “home healthcare with high standards” and to her hometown of Pittston has been a passion for years. So it was no surprise when she combined the two. Pirrella-Sico explained that living in Philadelphia and working for a different company came to an end with the birth of her daughter. “I knew it was time to come home,” she said. What she didn’t know is that when she did, she would come home to both a town she loved and a career she had always wanted. “When I was in Philadelphia, I held out for Bayada because of Mark Baiada and his stellar reputation,” she explained. Following her instincts paid off. In 1995, Pirrella-Sico was working in a small office in Kingston with a big dream. She had the idea that Bayada should have an office between Luzerne and Lackawanna counties, in Pittston. The office in Pittston became a reality and others followed. Now, the offices that PirrellaSico oversees have provided 42,797 hours of service as of late January, serving 28 percent adult clients and 72 percent of pediatric clients. “I had no idea it would expand all over PA,” Pirrella-Sico reflected as she displayed a map of the territories and counties in which she’s involved, which include places like Allentown and Erie.
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Volunteer Villages to open in March The Presbytery of Lackawanna will open two Volunteer Villages in March to coordinate flood recovery and to host visiting and local volunteers. The volunteer centers, sponsored by churches across the presbytery’s seven counties and by Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, will open at First Presbyterian Church of Towanda and at the Wyoming Institute at Wyoming Presbyterian Church on March 4. Continuing the presbytery’s fall 2011 efforts, Volunteer Villages are established to provide space for meeting, fundraising, housing, and coordination of both local and visiting volunteer work. Out-of-town groups scheduled for this spring and summer include teams from
throughout Pennsylvania as well as California, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina and Washington. The presbytery’s flood recovery committee works with municipal and service agencies in the communities affected by the flood to match victims with volunteer teams. Workers helped with clean-up and tear-down in Luzerne, Wyoming, and Bradford counties in the fall and expect that area to widen as rebuilding commences this spring. Homeowners who need assistance are urged to contact the presbytery office for referral to the work-site committee as soon as possible. Volunteers wishing to use either volunteer center or join a work-site team should call See EVENTS, Page 27
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Prince of Peace plans Mardi Gras Prince of Peace Parish, Old Forge, will hold a Mardi Gras from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Arcaro & Genell’s, Main Street, Old Forge. Tickets at $25 per person include a hot and cold buffet, beer, wine and soda and entertainment by Frankie Gervasi of “the Poets.” Reservations must be made by Feb. 12 by calling the church rectory at 457-5900, Francis at 451-0112 or Rosalie at 457-2095. Members of the committee planning the event are, from left, seated, Maria Fabbo, Sue Burti, Rosalie Prizzi and Rosemary Perrone. Standing, Phil Scalise, Pat Nee, Andrea Kuckla, John Greco and Francis Riviello.
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the presbytery office for contact information. Church, community groups or families interested in hosting a dinner at either center for volunteers would be welcome, as would donations of funds or dry goods such as coffee, iced tea and lemonade mixes, spaghetti and Manwich
sauces, baked and kidney beans, canned tomatoes, and cereal. For more information on any of these opportunities, contact Administrative Coordinator Marge Zeigler at the Presbytery of Lackawanna at 570-3480643.
St Rocco’s school auditorium. New members are welcome. Servers are Liz Braccio, Shirley Cardoni, Theresa Chiumento, Rose Marie Amico, and Helen Adonizio. Bingo and cards will follow refreshments.
Members will discuss the second annual St. Joseph’s table which will be held March. Members are asked to be prepared to sign up and pay for the Mt. Airy trip on March 7. Cost of $25 includes $25 slot play and $10 food voucher.
Additional trips: April 11-13 Niagara Falls $299 pp; August 27-31 Cape Cod $475 pp; Sept 19-28 Reflections of Italy $3499. For more information call Theresa 654-2967 See EVENTS, Page 33
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Governor Tom Corbett, left, congratulates Patrick J. Solano for receiving the Leadership Wilkes-Barre Chef Blaise Alan Dente snaps a photo during the event at the West- Community Leadership Award. moreland Club.
Elaine Fisher and her son-inlaw Sal Sciandra.
PA School District Executive Secretary Annarose Salvo, right, has her Leadership Wilkes-Barre Mid-Winter Cocktail Party program autographed by Gov. Tom Corbett.
Leadership Wilkes-Barre Executive Director Lori Nocito, right, greets Gov. Tom Corbett as NE Regional Office Director and former West Pittston Mayor Bill Goldsworthy looks on.
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eadership Wilkes-Barre presented its Community Leadership Award to Pat Solano last Friday night – and then they named the award after him. With a room filled with judges, cabinet secretaries, elected officials, business leaders and community giants, Solano was humble in accepting the award. “I didn’t think I was that good,” Solano, 86, said. “Benny Goodman once said when accepting an award, ‘I’m not entitled to accept this and I have arthritis too, and I’m not entitled to that either.” Gov. Tom Corbett delivered the main address and put Solano’s stature in perspective. “There’s only one dignitary in this room – Pat Solano,” Corbett said. Solano was honored at the Leadership Wilkes-Barre MidWinter Cocktail Party at the Westmoreland Club, South Franklin Street. Corbett noted that Solano has worked for and advised nine Pennsylvania governors, offering them advice and counseling. “Pat not only has helped governors, he has helped the entire Commonwealth,” Corbett said.
“I know I would not be here today if it weren’t for the advice and counseling I received from Pat Solano.” Corbett, who presented Solano with a proclamation, said attending the event was “not even a decision.” Solano thanked Corbett for attending. “When you come to the great Northeast, governor, you honor all of us,” he said. Mary Erwine, chairwoman of the Leadership Wilkes-Barre Board of Directors, welcomed the crowd and said Solano “devoted his life to public service.” “He served on the front lines, accepted every challenge and made a positive influence on our community,” Erwine said. During World War II, Solano completed 23 combat missions with the Eighth U.S. Air Force Heavy Bombardment Group. For his service, he was awarded the Group Presidential Citation, the Air Force Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, and the European Combat Theater Medal with two Bronze Stars. In his professional career he has held numerous positions, including senior counselor to Gov. Tom Ridge and Gov. Mark Schweiker, as well as senior ad-
The Solano family poses with Gov. Tom Corbett after the ceremony honoring Patrick Solano.
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Pat Solano, center, receives applause f
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Gathering at the cocktail reception to honor Patrick Solano are, from left, Solano, former state Sen. Charles Lemmond, former Luzerne County Judge Joseph Cosgrove, Leo Vergnetti and former Luzerne County Judge Joseph Van Jura.
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rom the gathering.
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best,” Danchak said. “And we are proud of you.” As Solano neared the end of his acceptance speech, he looked at his wife and told her to relax. “You can stop praying now, Marie,” he said. “I told you I could do this without cursing.” Erwine announced that the award Solano received would be named the Patrick J. Solano Award for all future recipients. Solano and his wife, Marie, reside in Pittston Township. They are the parents of six daughters, Mary Pat Augello, Kathy Solano, Anita Bubul, Rita Zarra, Liz Blaskiewicz, Anne Branley, and have 11 State Rep. Mike Carroll, left, and Congrandchildren, Maria rad Schintz of Geisinger Health System Augello, Michael Au-
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Does the cold weather have the kids tied to the television? The Greater Pittston YMCA has the answer! Registration begins Monday, Feb. 13, for the second winter sports session at the Y. The seven week session, which runs from March 14 to April 21, is jam packed with sports and gymnastics programs for youths 2 to 15 years old. Beginner and Intermediate gymnastic classes will run throughout the morning on Saturdays and will focus on teaching youths – ages 5 to 15 – mat, vault, beam and bar skills. Toddler and Preschool classes will now run during the week. The Just 2s will be on Wednesday from 9 to 9:30 a.m.; the Just 3s will be Wednesday from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. and Twinkie Fitness – age 4 – will be Thursday evenings from 5:15 to 6 p.m. Also on the Winter II agenda is basketball, tee ball, pre-minors baseball and softball. Beginner basketball, designed for first and
second graders, will run Tuesday night from 5:30 to 6:15 and will teach youths to dribble, pass and shoot. Basketball Basics for third through fifth graders will run Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will focus on improving sills with dribbling, passing shooting and playing together as a team. Finally, Tee Ball will run every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. and will teach youths, ages 5 and 6, how to swing a bat, run the basis and throw/catch the ball. Pre-Minors Baseball will run Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. and Pre-Minors Softball will run from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Designed for youths ages 7 to 10, the programs focus on advancing children’s skills for the Little League season. For more information on classes call Wellness and Sports Director Mike Labagh at 570655-2255 ext. 104. To register for the Winter II Session call the Greater Pittston YMCA Front Desk at 570-655-2255 ext. 107 or visit online at www.greaterpittstonymca.org.
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Julia Guerin, 11, of Jenkintown, recently appeared in the Pennsylvania Ballet’s production of George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker” at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. Helen Meyer, of West Pittston, Guerin’s grandmother, attended the production. This was the second time Guerin was featured in the production, as she performed the role of the sentry this year. The roles in the ballet’s annual production are not awarded to just anyone. Students are invited to try out for an appearance in the performance; however, only a select few are given the opportunity to appear on stage. “The Nutcracker is a beautiful production wherever it’s performed,” Meyer said. “The particular theater in which it was performed was exceptionally beautiful.” According to Meyer, Guerin’s parents encouraged her several years ago to become involved in an activity. She has since been a
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Julia Guerin, of Jenkintown, granddaughter of Helen Meyer, of West Pittston, performed in The Nutcracker∫ at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia.
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Julia is the daughter of Bob and Cia Meyer Guerin. She has two brothers, James and Jack.
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Platinum Blu Salon, West Pittston, through their Platinum Blu for Life charity, recently donated $2,310 to the American Cancer Society. During a Wyoming Area High School home football game at the Anthony “Jake” Sobeski Stadium last October, Alyssa Loughney, Platinum Blu Salon’s extension specialist, placed pink and blue (men’s breast cancer color) hair extensions raising $644. The Wyoming Area Football Parent’s Association (WAFPA) also donated $300 to Platinum Blu for Life. For the game, according to Dan Resciniti, president of the WAFPA, the football team wore pink socks and athletic tape they purchased in support of breast cancer awareness. Denise Chiampi, proprietor of Platinum Blu Salon, donated the hair extensions for the game where 100% of the proceeds went to the charity through her Platinum Blu for Life program. A similar fundraiser also took
place at the Pocono Mountain School District. “I want to thank the community at large for helping the fight against breast cancer,” said Chiampi. “I want to thank the Wyoming Area School Board, the Wyoming Area cheerleaders, the WAFPA, Leo Lulewicz and the Wyoming Area Student Council, as well as Ciampi’s Greenhouse and Tomato Heads for making the month of October a great success. “A special thanks goes out to Alyssa Loughney, who without her compassion for the cause, this charity would not be possible,” added Chiampi. Chiampi’s fundraising is looking forward to having more school districts team up with Platinum Blu for Life to combat cancer and to promote breast cancer awareness. If you would like to join Denise in her efforts, phone her at Platinum Blu Salon at 654-1400 or stop by her salon at 320 Fourth Street, West Pittston.
Hughestown Council to meet Monday night Hughestown Borough Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb.13, with Wayne Quick presiding. The Pittston Area School Board will give an update regarding the sewer problems on Rock Street.
Girls League
Hughestown Girls’ League will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15 in the borough building. Local girls and girls from surrounding areas ages 7 to 14 are invited to join. For more information, call Dave 709-5727 or Joanne 313-0321.
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Slovak League to meet, install officers next Sunday The Luzerne County Slovak League of America, Branch #474 will hold its annual meeting at 2:30 p.m. on February19 at the Wyoming Hose Company #2, Third Street, Wyoming. Nominations, election and installation of officers for the year 2012 will be held. Dues for the upcoming year will be collected and valid membership cards will be issued. An installation dinner will follow the business meeting. A presentation will be made to the member selected as The Slovak
Man of the Year. Newly-elected Luzerne County Judge Fred Pierantoni will serve as installing official. Present officers of the Slovak League are Robert M. Chmarney, president; Andrew J. Barilla, vice president; George A. Nisky, interim secretary; Christopher Narvalajko, treasurer; Joseph Savernak, Sgt. of Arms; Mark Manganaro, chaplain; Eugene McKoweon, David Ciotola and George A Niskey, trustees. Monsignor John J. Bendik is moderator.
A check for $2,310 was presented to the American Cancer Society by Platinum Blue for Life, a charitable arm of Platinum Blue Salon, West Pittston. At the presentation, left to right, are Alyssa Loughney, Linda Chiampi, Denise Chiampi (owner), Dan Resciniti (president, Wyoming Area Football Parents Association) and Nicole Jorgensen (American Cancer Society). Absent from photo: Melanie Merosky.
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The Lower Lackawanna Sanitary Authority’s Business office will close at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14 for computer maintenance.
94th anniversary of Lithuanian Independence Day and the 21st anniversary of the Restoration of that independence at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16 at Pittston City Hall. Jean Mihalick is president of the Knights of Lithuania and Ed Malesky is president of the Lithuanian Citizens Club is Ed Malesky. Peggy Yanklunas is chairman.
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Coast Guard Vets
The Dupont Lions will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb.13 at the VFW, Main Street, Dupont.
The NEPA Coast Guard Veterans Assoc. will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at the Dallas American Legion Post, 672 Memorial Hwy., Dallas. Any Coast Guard Veteran interested in joining should contact Neil Morrison at 288-6817for additional information.
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IAA meeting
The monthly dinner meeting of the Italian American Association of Luzerne County will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb.16 at Genetti Hotel and Convention Center, Wilkes-Barre. Price is $25 per person. Music will be provided by Danny Argo and Friends. James Deice will preside. For more information, call Judy Deice at 654-7600 or Louise Castellani 654-6454. Knights of Lithuania
The Knights of Lithuania, along with the Lithuanian Citizens Club, will celebrate the
Softball teams
Hughestown Girls’ League softball teams will hold registration at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 29 in the borough building, 42 Center St. Girls between the ages of 7 and 14 from Hughestown and outlying areas are eligible to sign up. The league’s next meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at the borough building. For information, call Dave 709-5727 or Joanne 313-0321.
Bingo on Mondays
Bingo will be held on Monday, Feb. 20, at the Northmoreland Township Volunteer Fire Hall in Centermoreland. Doors open at 5 p.m. and early bird games start at 6:30 p.m. Roast beef dinner
A roast beef dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 29, at the Northmoreland Twp. Vol. Fire Co. Centermoreland. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12 years of age. Tickets available at the door. Takeouts available.
Community, 400 Gleason Dr., Moosic. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP required by February 14 by calling Sylvia at 451-3171, ext. 116.
Singing Valentines
Singing Valentines will be available to Wyoming Valley residents on Tuesday, Feb. 14, courtesy of Chordial Connection Barbershop Quartet. Call 6552180 for more information.
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Borough warns recycling rules will be enforced Residents are asked by borough officials to abide by the recycling rules. The recycling area is monitored and violators will be fined by the Avoca Borough Police Department. Residents are invited to recycle newspaper and commingled glass, plastic and metal bottles, cans and jars from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every Wednesday in the Moosic recycling truck at the municipal garage, 1106 Plane St. All lids should be removed and disposed of in home trash. Containers should be rinsed, plastics and metals should be flattened and glass should not be broken. Newspapers should not be placed in bags. All recyclables should be placed in the appropriate compartment of the truck. Residents can also recycle corrugated cardboard from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month in the Moosic recycling truck at the municipal garage. Corrugated cardboard is cardboard with a ribbed section between two heavy layers of cardboard. All pieces should be collapsed and flattened. This collection does not include food contaminated non-corrugated or coated cardboard such as pizza, cereal or soda boxes. Happy birthday
Happy birthday to Chrissy Ryzner who will celebrate her special day Tuesday, Feb.14. Thank you extended
Queen of the Apostles Parish extends a special thank you to Grande Pizza, Moosic, for supporting the parish fundraiser. With this fundraiser, advertisers are invited to place their businesses flyer in the parish bulletin for a nominal fee. For more information, call the parish office at 457-3412.
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Youth group
Queen of the Apostles Parish youth group will meet at 6:30 p.m. today, Feb. 12 and Sunday, Feb. 26.
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For location information, call the rectory at 457-3412. Parish mission
Queen of the Apostles Parish will sponsor the parish mission, “Living Life Abundantly,” at 7 p.m. today, Feb. 12- 15 at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St. The Rev. Peter Sousa, a Redemptorist from Sumter, S.C., will preach at the mission services as well at all of this weekend Masses. According to the parish, a mission is a series of presentations on the Word of God. Each evening is different, yet each evening will consist of a proclamation of the Word, reflections, and singing and praying together. Refreshments will be served followed the 7 p.m. Mass on Wednesday, Feb. 15 in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St. Office closed
The Lower Lackawanna Sanitary Authority’s business office will be closed at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14 for computer maintenance. Garbage stickers
The 2012 Avoca Borough garbage stickers can be purchased from Therese Wrubel at the Avoca Municipal Building, 752 Main St. The office is open from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and from 6 to 7 p.m. on Fridays. The fee schedule for purchasing the window sticker to have up to three bags collected weekly is as follows: $155 if purchased by February 21; $160 if purchased between February 22 and March 21; $170 if purchased between March 22 and April 21; $180 if purchased between April 22 and May 21 and $190 if purchased between May 22 and
June 21. Delinquent accounts will be referred to district court after June 21, and all homeowners and renters are obligated to purchase a garbage sticker. Residents unable to stop by the municipal building to purchase a garbage sticker can mail a check made payable to Avoca Borough and a self-addressed stamped envelope to Avoca Borough c/o Therese Wrubel, 129 Factory St., Avoca, PA 18641. For more information, call Wrubel at 457-4891. Night at the Races
Queen of the Apostles Parish will have a Night at the Races on Saturday, Feb. 25 in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and races will begin at 7 p.m. Admission of $5 includes dinner, soda and coffee. This is a B.Y.O.B. event. Horses are $10 each. Racing forms can be obtained at the church, 715 Hawthorne St., following the weekend Masses (Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 8, 9:30, and11a.m.), by calling the rectory at 457-3412 or at the event. The sponsor of the winning horse will win $50 and does not need to be present to win. Finance council
The Queen of the Apostles Parish finance council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 in St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. Lenten food sale
Queen of the Apostles Parish will have a Lenten food sale on Friday, March 9. The sale includes tuna hoagies, with or without onions, homemade Manhattan clam chowder and haluski. Hoagies are a $1.50 for small and $3 for a large. Clam chowder
An Avoca student was among the Misericordia University students who joined more than 200,000 participants in the 39th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 23. The pro-life protest was held on the anniversary date of the 1973 Supreme Court decision, Roe v. Wade, that made abortion legal nationwide. From left, are senior Megan Lage, a psychology major in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, from Morristown, N.J.; senior Shannon Kowalski, an interdisciplinary studies major from Nanticoke; Leila Comerford, a freshman history major from Moscow; Shannon Joyce, a sophomore studying government, law and national security from Avoca; Alina Busch, a sophomore social work major from Waldorf, Md.; and Andrew Casanova, a sophomore secondary education/math major from Hawley.
is $1.50 per cup and $6 per quart. Haluski is $3. To place an order, please call Arlene at 346-8060, Jeanette at 457-7804, Kay at 457-8470 or the rectory at 457-3412 by March 7. Orders over $20 will be delivered. Orders under $20 can be picked up at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church, 1000 Main St., between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Resident returns home
Former St. Mary’s parishioner and Avoca resident Richard “Dick” Callahan will return home from California to serve as the principal speaker at the Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick 98th Annual Banquet on Saturday, March 17. Dick, who grew up on Spring Street and was a member of St. Mary’s School’s class of 1954, is currently the public address announcer for Major League Baseball’s Oakland A’s. Tickets at $65 for adults and $50 for children under 21 are available by calling Avoca A.O.H. Officer/Avoca Ticket
Chairman Gene Philbin at 4570776. The menu includes a prime rib dinner for all attendees and a cocktail hour and open bar for guests over 21. Rent-A-Scout fundraiser
As a way to earn money for their trip to Sea Base Camp, the members of the Venturing Crews of Queen of the Apostles Parish are sponsoring a Rent-A-Scout fundraiser. The Scouts are available to do household work, babysit, yard work and other chores. Sea Base Camp, located in Key West, Fla., is a weeklong camping experience where youths learn new and skills. For more information, call the parish office at 457-3412. Until next time
To submit items for publication in Avoca news, email avocahappenings@verizon.net or call 457-3351. Items must be submitted by noon on Thursday for Sunday publication.
Members of the Germania Hose Company will have their annual all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast buffet from 7 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Feb. 19, at the hose company, 430 Foote Ave. The menu includes home fries, sausage, ham, eggs, homemade pancakes, rolls, choice of juice and beverages. Tickets, at $8 for adults and $5 for children, can be purchased from any member or at the event. All proceeds will benefit the company’s building fund. The public is invited. For more information, call Roberta Welling at 457-4160 or visit www.germaniafire.net. Happy birthday
Happy birthday to Chrissy Ryzner who will celebrate her special day on Tuesday, Feb.14. Happy anniversary
Congratulations to Edward and Clare Kane who will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on February 15. Excelsior to meet
The Excelsior Hose Co. No. 2 will have a special meeting today at 12:30 p.m. at the hose company, 798 Foote Ave. to discuss the upcoming “Night at the Races.” Little League
The Duryea Little League will have a mandatory coaches meeting at 5 p.m. today, Feb. 12 at the Duryea V.F.W. Post 1227, 492 Stephenson St. Anyone interested in coaching this year must attend. Teams and divisions will also be discussed at this time. This meeting will also serve as the monthly meeting and 2012 season items will be discussed. Sewer Authority
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held at 6:30 p.m. The engineering firm of Penn Eastern Engineers LLC has been awarded the contract to design the sewer plan for sewers on Center, Holiday, Shaft, Kramer and Kokinda Streets. Council meeting
The Duryea Borough Council will have its monthly meeting and work session at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Duryea Municipal Building, 315 Main St. Night at the races
Holy Rosary School will have a Night at the Races on Friday, Feb. 17 at Prince of Peace/St. Mary’s Church Hall, 216 Grace St., Old Forge. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and races will begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $15 which includes food, drink and a horse. Admission for food and drink only is $10. For more information, call Anne McDonnell 451-1331. Clam sale
The Sons of the American Legion (S.A.L.s), Squadron 585, will have a clam sale at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19 at the American Legion Brennan Regan Post 585, 329 Main St. Derby Day
Duryea Cub Scout Pack 375 will host Derby Day Sunday, Feb. 19 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Hall, 529 Stephenson St. Registration will begin at 1 p.m. The boys’ pinewood cars and regatta boats will compete for a spot at the district races. Refreshments will be provided by Boy Scout Troop 285. Special council meeting
The Duryea Borough Council will have a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21 .
in the Duryea Municipal Building, 315 Main St. Borough officials have been meeting with FEMA representatives to discuss the long-term recovery plan for Duryea. At this meeting, council would like to meet with residents, particularly flood victims, to discuss the recovery of the borough since the September flood, plan for the future and help to create a vision for the borough. Crime Watch
The Duryea Neighborhood Crime Watch will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the Duryea Municipal Building, 315 Main St. Lenten food sales
Nativity of Our Lord Parish will have its annual Lenten food sales from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. February 22, March 2 and March 30 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Hall, 529 Stephenson St. On February 22 (Ash Wednesday), the sale will feature potato pancakes, homemade Manhattan (red) clam chowder, vegetarian vegetable soup, seafood bisque, homemade pierogi, homemade haluski and pizza. On March 2 and 30, the sale will feature Manhattan (red) clam chowder, homemade pierogi, haluski, pizza and baked goods. Pizza sale
The Germania Hose Company Scuba Team will have its Lenten pizza sale from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Friday during Lent at the hose company, 430 Foote Ave. Trays are $11 each and available in red or white. To plan an order in advance, call 451-3750. Patrons can also stop by the hose company on sale days to place an order.
Cub Scouts
Duryea Cub Scout Pack 375 will have Pack Night at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Hall, 529 Stephenson St. At this event, four Webelos II Scouts will receive their Arrow of Light Awards, the highest rank a Cub Scout can earn. A thank you is extended to the Webelos for hosting the event. Night at the races
The Excelsior Hose Co. No. 2 will have its sixth annual Night at the Races on Saturday, March 24. The cost of a horse is $10 plus a $2 admission fee at the door. Horses can be purchased from any member. Garbage stickers
The fee for 2012 Duryea Borough garbage stickers was due February 1; however, they are still available. Stickers can be purchased from 7 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Duryea Municipal Building, 315 Main St. Stickers can also be purchased from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the municipal building. Prices of the stickers are $80 for one bag, $135 for two bags, $175 for three bags and $215 for four bags. Residents will also be charged a $10 late fee. Residents are asked to remove their old garbage sticker
when they place their new one in the window. Basketball game
The sixth annual Guns ‘N’ Hoses charity basketball game will be held on Saturday, April 21at the Pittston Area High School gymnasium, 5 Stout St., Yatesville. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. and tip-off time is 5 p.m. During this game, police officers and firefighters will hit the hardwood to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. There will be door prizes, entertainment and a food and refreshment stand catered by My Sister’s Kitchen, Duryea. Tickets, which can be purchased at the door, are $5 for adults and $3 for students ages 5-18. Children under 4 will be admitted free. Businesses and individuals can send donations to Chief Nick Lohman, Duryea Police Department, 315 Main St., Duryea, PA 18642. Checks should be made payable to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and in the memo area list “Guns ‘N’ Hoses 2012.” Names should be included with gifts so they can be acknowledged on the poster. To submit items for publication in Duryea news, call 457-33512 or e-mail duryeahappenings@verizon.net by noon on Thursday.
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Annual Germania pancake breakfast next Sunday
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$461,000 grant to borough for compost operation The Regional Recycling Facility Committee representing seven communities within Greater Pittston Area held its first meeting on February 1 at the Dupont Municipal Council Chambers. In May 2011, Dupont Borough was awarded $461,000 in gaming grant funds for the purchase of machinery to convert yard waste into compost. The Recycling Center will be built on the 33-acre parcel owned by Dupont Borough on Commerce and Garden Drive. In attendance were Stan Knick and Patty McDonald representing Dupont Borough, Tom Fritz of Avoca, State Representative Michael Carroll and Chief of Staff Ron Ralston, Mayor Jason Klush and Joe Moskovitz of Pittston City, Patrick Gilhooley of Laflin Borough and David Stefanoski and Bob Gable of Hughestown Borough. Discussion included the hared basic cost of each municipality to participate; determine the hours of operation of the facility and number of employees needed to operate the recycling center; commitment of each town to take material to the site, naming the facility and adding other interested communities. A list of equipment items proposed include grinder at $265,000, pulley for conveyor at $24,700 chipper at $71,400, wheel loader with grapple forks at $47,000 and Bobcat with claw at $35,000. Bids for the machinery will go out this month and reviewed in March. The next meeting of the Regional Committee will be held at 7 p.m. on March 7 in Dupont.
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Council meeting
Borough Council will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14 in the James Cocco Council Chambers. This agenda includes: Bidding out compost equipment for the seven community regional project with an estimated cost $450,00, ordering of CNG compressed natural gas recycling truck estimated at 200,000, ordering of the CNG compressed natural gas fill station which will be located at the municipal garage site on Commerce Road with an estimated cost of $10,000.
DUPONT ANN MARIE PADDOCK
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At last month’s meeting, Council rejected the bids for the municipal garage and is in the process of rebidding for just a pole building to house the vehicles. Estimated cost of that is $100,000 with the garage to be located on Commerce Road. The Leeward Construction Project is moving forward near the Heidleberg Bridge. Dupont Borough will receive one of the large stone blocks from the original Laurel Line wall. The borough plans to ask a local artist to paint a portrait of the Laurel Line on this large stone that will be displayed on the borough building. T he borough office is looking at replacing current lighting with energy efficient lights and is in the process of contacting PP&L to see what it will offer in rebates. The borough will discuss a new phone system with auto attendant and night messages and faxes. The phone system will allow direct transfers to the mayor, police, DPW and other departments. Council is also discussing a letter to Comcast due to the number of complaints on rising cable fees. Council will review its contract with Comcast instead of Verizon for phone and internet services, a savings of $135 per month.
Club of Elm Street, will meet at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 12 at the Club home.
Public meeting
Softball league
Council President Stanley Knick Jr. announces that a public meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 19 at the Dupont Municipal Building for comments and input on the possible elimination of the Turnpike Bridge on Garden Road in the borough. This date is a change from the legal notice that was advertised on Feb. 9 with the meeting originally scheduled for March 5.
County Line Girls Softball League, a newly-formed ASA recreation league, is looking for players, teams, towns or organizations interested in a fun, friendly, minimal local travel league comprised of Dupont Girls Softball, Taylor Girls Softball and Minooka Girls Softball, ages 7-17. For information, call Bob 8818744 or visit http://dupontsoftball.clubspaces.com
PACC meeting
The Polish American Citizens
Sportsman’s Club
The Elm St.Sportsman’s Club will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. today, Feb. 12 at the Polish American Citizens Club. John Lizak will preside. Illegal dumping
Dupont Borough has to clean up the illegal dumping on Garden Drive. Also, metal scrap that the public works department stores on borough property is missing. Dupont Borough Council and the police department will discuss measures to stop this costly waste of taxpayers’ funds to clean up illegal acts of others. Anyone aware of illegal activities is asked to call the borough police department. Softball signups
Dupont Softball/Teeball signups will be held from noon to 3 p.m. today, Feb. 12 and from 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13 at the Dupont Fieldhouse, Elm Street. Teeball is for boys and girls ages 4 to 7 and softball is for girls ages 7 to 17. For information, call Bob 8818744 or visit http://dupontsoftball.clubspaces.com.
Lions club
The Dupont Lions will meet at
6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb.13 at the VFW Post 4909, Main Street.
Scholarship Application deadline is May 4.
Joey’s Eco-Tip
Night at the races
Here is Joey Jones’s Eco-Tip of the week: Use a dry erase board instead of paper when leaving notes for your family. This saves trees!
Holy Rosary School will hold its third annual Night at the Races on Friday, Feb.17 at Prince of Peace / St. Mary’s Church Hall, 216 Grace St., Old Forge. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and races begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes food and drink. Horses will be available for purchase at $15 which includes admission. For more information, call Anne McDonnell at 451-1331.
Church meetings
February meetings at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church include: Choir will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16 in the choir loft. Bible Study will be held at 7:15 p.m. on February 15 in the lower level of the rectory. Outreach Committee will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27 in the lower level of the rectory. Plans for the Annual Health Fair will be discussed. A special thanks to Maryianne Kocylowski who volunteered to demonstrate how to make palm “crosses.” 300 Club
The Holy Name Spring 300 Club drawing will be held starting March 4. Five weekly cash prizes will be awarded. Tickets at $10 each are available from any Holy Name member or by calling the rectory. Scholarship applications
The Robert C. Edwards Scholarship Foundation Applications are available at the Dupont Municipal Office and can be picked up during regular business hours. The applicant must have been accepted for admission to an accredited college, university or school which offers a two or a four year degree/certificate program. The scholarship is for the first year. Scholarship payments, in the amount of $1,000 will be made directly to the school in which the applicant is enrolled. Scholarship winners will be selected by an independent panel of retired school officials approved by the Foundation Board of Directors. Selected recipients will be notified by May 25.
Parish officers
Holy Mother of Sorrows Parish Council officers for 2012 are Paul Kaspriskie, parish committee chairman; Albert Urbanski, vice chairman; Alex Dubeck, financial secretary; Helen Jendrey, treasurer; Matilda Drost, recording secretary. Directors are Carol Bondurich, Arnold Borc, Angelo Conforti, Carl Cwikla, Delphine George, Paul Kazinetz Jr., Kyle Kishel, Albert Micka, David Petrosky and Julie Slezak. Lenten fish fry
A Lenten fish fry dinner sponsored by Holy Mother of Sorrows YMS of R will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb 24 at the parish hall, Wyoming Avenue. Dinner includes fish, fries, vegetable, coleslaw and dinner roll. Donation is $8. VFW meeting
The Dupont VFW Post 4909 will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 5 at the post home. Nominations for all offices will be accepted. Commander Dave Burrier will preside. Home Association meeting will follow. Food and refreshments will be served. St. Patrick’s Day dinner
The Dupont VFW Post 4909 Home Association will hold its See DUPONT, Page 37
Exeter Borough Hose Co. #1, 13405 Susquehanna Ave., will hold a potato pancake sale starting Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22 and ending on Good Friday, April 6. They will also sell pierogies and haluski along with weekly specials. Hours are 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays and noon to 8 p.m. on Good Friday. Phone orders can be made by calling 6020739. Mardi Gras party
Members of the Wyoming Area Kiwanis Club have finalized plans for their fourth annual Mardi Gras party to be held 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Gober’s Deco Lounge, Wyoming Avenue. Cost is $20 for adults only. Included in the admission are select beverage choices and a Cajun Buffet which includes Cajun chicken, Jambalaya, Southern-style green beans, jalapeño/ cheddar corn bread, red beans and rice and dessert items King cake, rice pudding and bourbon peach cobbler. The buffet will be served from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Mardi Gras drinks, including Hurricanes and other Bourbon Street concoctions will be available at the cash bar. CNR will provide music from 7:30 to 11 p.m. and basket raffles
EXETER EILEEN CIPRIANI
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and door prizes will be awarded along with the naming of the king, queen and jester. Tickets will be limited to 100 patrons and are available from Kiwanis Club members. Necrology service
Lion President Janet Serino announced that the Necrology Service for all deceased Lions members will be held at the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Feb. 19 at St Cecilia’s Church. Coffee, tea and donuts will be served following the Mass. Cosmopolitan Seniors
The Cosmopolitan Seniors will meet at 1p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21 in St. Anthony’s Center and enjoy a pizza lunch. Vic Malinowski will preside. Dues will be collected. Hosts/Hostesses are Virginia Craig, Kathy Loucks,and Fran Lepo Reservations for the pizza lunch must be made by February 20. Fifty members attend the previous meeting. In recognition of Valentine’s Day they were greeted with red and white tablecloths and red roses.
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annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 17 at the post home 401-402 Main St. A dinner buffet will be served from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Gary Dee and Company will provide music for dancing and listening pleasure from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The bar will open from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Door prizes will be awarded. For tickets and reservations, call Bob Lopata at 654-9104 or see him any evening at the post home. Tickets are $25 per person. Deadline is Friday, March 16. All PLCB regulations apply.
Dupont Lanes Bowling Leagues scores
McKisitsh, 615; Michael Szumski, 607; Peter Kulick, 604; Kevin Boone, 596; Chrisitan Curtis, 573. Women’s division: Courtney Osiecki, 397; Katie Wynn, 382; Michelle Grossbauer, 325. WAREHOUSE MIXED LEAGUE High scratch series scores Men’s division: John Borgia, 666; Chris DeHaas, 666; Matt Chanrey, 621; Dom Tafani, 567; John Doran, 561; Women’s division: Melony Yurek, 418; Noel Horwath, 401. MAGIC CIRCLE High scratch series scores Men’s division: Paul Chmiel, 680; Vito Buzzetta, 677; Don Whiting, 658; Kyle Wagner, 644; John Colarusso, 641; Michael Spece, 637; Greg Renfer, 599; Bill Pupa, 590; Jeff Bogdanski, 583; Don Zieminski, 580; Drew Nicholson, 580. Women’s division: Denise
St. Barbara’s parish
Refuse stickers are available at the municipal building from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Sticker price is $150 for anyone under the age of 65. Senior citizens will pay $110 if they are 65 years or older by March 31. These are the rebate prices until February 28. From March 1 to March 31, the price will be $180 for anyone under 65 and $130 for senior citizens 65 years or older. From April 1 to April 30, the sticker will be in penalty and the charge will be $250 for everyone. On May 1, the delinquent list will be turned over to the chief of police and citations will be issued. Residents will then pay a fine plus the $250 refuse bill. Payments can be mailed to the Refuse Office, 1101 Wyoming Ave., Exeter, 01 18643. A sticker and calendar will be mailed if a self addressed stamped envelope is included with the payment. Payments can be made in cash, check money order and all credits except American Express. For more information, call Lynda at 654-3001 Ext. 2.
The Christian Women’s Organization will conduct a bake sale this weekend before and after all Masses at both churches. Monies raised from this bake sale support church activities. A Lenten Series will be sponsored by St. Monica’s and St. Barbara’s Parishes at St. Anthony’s Church on Wednesday evenings during Lent. The topic will be The Mass. The Christian Women’s Organization will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at St. Anthony’s church hall with the recitation of the rosary. The Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 3. Bishop Joseph Bambera will preside at the Mass which will be followed by a reception. for 25th and 50th wedding anniversary celebrants. Cathedral seating will be reserved for the anniversary couples. Call the rectory at 654-2103 to make a reservation.
Gordon, 498; MaryTheresa Pupa, 488; Lisa Heck, 404; Sarah Helcoski, 385; Ashley Fuller, 335. PITTSTON TWP. VFW High scratch series scores: Wally Moore, 656; Jack Casper, 651; Joe Sr. Walsh, 612; Frank Solano, 582; Russ Stevens, 581; Joe Jr. Walsh, 568; Rich Stevens, 581; Joe Jr. Walsh, 568; Rich Russian, 567; Jim Stefanowicz, 567; Larry Jr. O’Brien, 565; Tom Judge, 530. SUNDAY NIGHT MIXED High scratch series scores: Men’s division: Joe Argenio, 638; Vito Buzzetta, 604; Gene Wasko, 562; Joe Sr Wruble, 539; Jim Rowlands, 536. Women’s division: Gracelynn Williamson, 531; MaryTheresa Pupa, 459; MaryLou Fereck, 411; Karen Umbra, 406; Marianne Argenio, 390. AMERICAN High scratch series scores:
Website
The New Exeter Borough website is www.exeterborough.com Send items for publication in Exeter news to ecipriani@comast.net or call 287-3349. John Grohowski, 729; Scott Kowalczyk, 700; Dave Kern, 686; Pete Latona, 670; Rob Vanness, 669; Tom Spurlin, 665; Gerry Reilly, 648; Mark Kulick, 622; Neal Elko, 612; Gary Sr. Magdon, 609; Al Jr. Cannarella, 609. DUPONT BOWLERETTES High scratch series scores: MaryLou Fereck, 596; Donna Kasa, 553; Gracelynn Williamson, 543; Kim Kishel, 533; Irene Jemiola, 510; MaryTheresa Pupa, 501; Rose McDade, 491; MaryAnn Sugdinis, 461; Trisha Chmiel, 456. Got news?
Submit items for publication in Dupont News by Wednesday evening to dupont.news@comcast.net or by calling 407-0231. Please include a contact number.
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UNIVERSAL High scratch series scores: Edward Collins, 772; Jerry Coggins, 701; William Elko, 656; Dale Reese, 655; Mark Prebish, 618; David Titton, 609; Ryan O’Malley, 597; Richard Arditi, 573; Peter Chodnicki, 549. NATIONAL High scratch series scores: John Kulick, 699; Neal Elko, 697; Lisa Menichini, 696; Jerry Coggins, 684; Allyn Sr. Ferretti, 665; Rob Lopata, 658; Keith Weinschnek, 656; Matt Felter, 646; Mark Kulick, 631; Joe Jr. Walsh, 622. JUNIOR/SENIOR High scratch series scores Men’s division: Zachary
President Malinowski called the meeting to order and VP Kleback led the group in prayer, Pledge of Allegiance and a patriotic song. Secretary Terri Mislan read the minutes of the last meeting and treasurer Amy Alpaugh gave the treasurers report. Refreshments were served after the business meeting and Bingo was played with Ron Gosart as caller. Winners of the 50/ 50 Aggie Abromavage, Marie Cheskiewicz, Maureen Gosart, Antoinette Manganello and Cheryl Pipher. Toni Hall won the special Bingo game and Mary Ann Markowski won the jackpot game. Travel coordinator Johanna is accepting reservations for a trip on Wednesday, Feb. 15 to Mount Airy Casino and a trip to Woodloch Pines Resort on Tuesday, May 1. This trip includes a seafood buffet along with American and Italian cuisine, as well as entertainment. There will be pickups in Exeter and Pittston and non-members are welcome. Call Johanna at 655-2720 for details.
Refuse stickers
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Night at the races Saturday at Corpus Christi Hall Corpus Christi’s annual Night at the Races will be held on Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Immaculate Conception Church Hall. Post time is 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m. Cost is $5 which includes admission, food and refreshments. To reserve a table, contact Rosalie Bugelholl at 654-1356 or Beverly Williams at 654-7361.To donate a basket for the silent auction, contact Loretta Anderson at654-2655, Raymonde Baira at 654-8394, Mary Lou at 6541710 or Santa Maria at 388-2036. Anyone wishing to be a program sponsor is asked to contact Jerry Wall at 693-1354, ext. 1. Cherry Blossom meeting
TheWest Pittston Cherry Blossom committee will meet at 7 p.m. today, Feb. 12 at the Corpus Christi School Building, 605 Luzerne Ave. Rams news
West Pittston Rams will hold a board meeting at 7 p.m. on February 15 at the Four seasons Golf to discuss the by-laws. WA Diamond Club
The Wyoming Area Diamond Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb.15 in Room 129 at the Secondary Center. Parents of baseball players in grades 7 through 12 are welcome. Rose sale
WEST PITTSTON Tony Callaio 654-5358 tonyc150@verizon.net door. Advance tickets can be Skate Game will take place on purchased at the Moose Lodge at Friday, March 2 at the Revolu425 Exeter Ave, West Pittston or tion Ice Center in Pittston. by contacting any Moose memThe WA/PA JV teams will ber. play at 7:10 p.m. for the “Stick” For additional information, trophy while the WA/PA varsity call the Lodge at 654-1535 after squads will play at 8:50 p.m. for 5 p.m. or email the “Skate” trophy. Lodge1207@mooseunits.org. Wyoming Area Ice Hockey will host this year’s charity event. This year’s charity recipient is Open house Faith Stoshak, a 5-year-old twin The Work of Art Learning from West Wyoming who is batCenter will conduct an Open tling leukemia. There will be a House from 9 a.m. to noon on bake sale and basket raffle. Wednesday, Feb. 22 and ThursAdmission is $2 for students day, Feb. 23 at St. Barbara’s Par- and $3 for adults. ish Center (formerly St. Anthony). Age specific classes (ages 2 – From the Booth 4) run from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday As was reported last week, through Friday. Gina Malsky is West Pittston native Amanda the coordinator. Booth was to appear in two commercials during the Super Bowl. For those who kept score, neiSpaghetti dinner ther one aired. Much to the chaBoy Scout Troop 352’s annual grin of family members and President’s Day all-you-can-eat friends, Amanda was disapspaghetti supper will be held pointed but not for long. She from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Mon- found out that the Bud Light day, Feb. 20 at the First United commercial was to air much Methodist Church, 408 Wyom- longer than just one night. ing Ave. Cost is $7 per person. If you tuned in to the Syracuse/ Proceeds will go towards the Georgetown college basketball troop’s trip to Washington, D.C. game this past Wednesday, you would have seen that Bud Light commercial. As for the “shock n’ Hockey charity event awe” of the second commercial, The 13th Annual Blue-n-Gold
you understand why. It was for Fiat and it starred Charlie Sheen... enough said! Contractual issues were the problem and Booth hopes that commercial will run in the future. In the meantime, she’s looking forward to the JC Penney commercial to air during the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 19.
Course. Registration is at 8 a.m. and the Captain and Crew format tees off at 9 a.m. Cost of $75 includes lunch, beverages and golf. Reservations are required. For further information, contact Chrissy Fernandes at 954-0329. Library programs
The Wyoming Area Drama Parents Association will hold a pasta dinner from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 4 in the Wyoming Area Secondary Center cafeteria. Take-outs will be available. Tickets are $8 and will be available through any drama parent or at the door. Tickets may also be obtained by contacting Donna at 357-3303.
Beginner Yoga – 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. VinyasaYoga (All Levels) – 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Mondays RestorativeYoga (All Levels) – 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays Classes are held in the former American Legion Building at 316 Linden St. by the Montgomery Avenue Elementary School. Cost is $7 for drop-ins with $5 discounted punch passes available.
Salvation Army
Birthday notes
The West Pittston chapter of the Salvation Army has begun preparation for the upcoming 100th anniversary of its presence in the borough. Contact Major Sheryl Hershey at 655-5947 or email her at Sheryl.hershey@use.salvationarmy.org for information.
Celebrating this week: Kenny Radle, Bridget Giunta Husted, John Sellani, February 12; Stephanie Jallen, Mia Mattioli, February 13; Chief Richard Simonson, Sr., Tom Ciampi, Dave Overman, Don Black, February 15; Tristen Vanderlick, February 16; and Kevin Thornton, February 18.
Pasta dinner
Golf tournament
The West Pittston Rams Parents Association will conduct a golf tournament on Saturday, April 28 at Four Seasons Golf
Thought for the week
To become truly great, one has to stand with people, not above them.
The West Pittston Hose Company No.1 will hold its annual rose sale from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, Feb.12; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13; and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. or until sold out on Tuesday, Feb.14 at the former CVS parking lot at the intersection of Fourth Street, Boston Avenue and Wyoming Avenue. A dozen of red roses is $30 and two dozen pastel roses is $25. Baby’s breath is an additional $5.
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Moose ziti dinner
Moose Lodge 1207 will be open to the public for a ziti dinner from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb 19. Dinners include salad, roll, meatballs and dessert. Tickets are $7 in advance or $8 at the
The Corpus Christi Parish planning committee recently met to finalize plans for the Night at the Races event on Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Immaculate Conception Church Hall.
The Wyoming/West Wyoming Little League will hold registration from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Stites Street Fire Hall. Registration fee for tee ball through major baseball and softball is $70 per player and $95 per family. The fee for junior/senior baseball and softball is $100 per player with no family rate. Fundraisers will be distributed at registration. All players must provide proof of residency and new players must provide a copy of a birth certificate. Any child turning 4 years old prior to May 1, 2012 is eligible to play tee ball this coming season. The Little League Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. today, Feb.12 at the West Wyoming Borough Building. Anyone interested in managing or coaching is encouraged to attend. Friendly Circle Seniors
WYOMING NEWS EILEEN CIPRIANI 287-3349 ecipriani@comcast.net more information, call 885-1441 els, wash clothes, boys sleepers, size med., girls sleepers, size 12 or 693-2608. months, blankets, etc. CCD Students were asked to donate at St. Monica’s parish least one item and the center was There will be no Bible Study amazed at the amount of items during Lent. A very special pro- collected. gram, entitled “A Biblical Walk Through the Mass,” will replace it at 7 p.m. on Wednesday eve- Library news February is Health Literacy nings at St. Anthony’s Hall of St. Month at the library. The WyomBarbara’s parish. Check out the church website ing Library has the following at www.stmonicanepa.com. Up- classes scheduled: How to Meddates are posted and listed on the itate – Simple and Effective home page. Photos of various Methods for Everyone, 1 to 4 events are in a special folder un- p.m. on February 18. No charge. Registration encouraged der Happenings. Death, Dying and Lucid The Pro-Life Center in Dreaming: A Glimpse of Things Wilkes-Barre is in need of baby to Come, 11 a.m. 4 p.m. on wipes, diapers, sizes 1 & 2, tow-
March 24 How to Write and Publish Your Non-Fiction Book, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 14. Classes will be conducted by Mark Stavish, M.A., author of five non-fiction books that have been published in seven languages. Pre-school story time is starting! The program will run from 11 a.m. to noon every Friday from until March 30. All children ages 3-5 are welcome to come and listen to stories, do a craft and have a snack. Call the Wyoming Free Library at 6931364 to register. The Wyoming Free Library will offer a four-part book discussion series. The first book will be “The Notebook” by Nicholas Sparks. The discussion will involve comparing the book to the movie. The group will view the movie at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 23 at the library and
discuss the book at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 30. A new service offered at the library is the Coupon Clippers Corner. Bring in your unexpired clipped coupons and place them in the designated box by category. Then browse through the available coupons and take the ones you need. Saturday Family Movie Day schedule: Puss N Boots, February 25; Lion King 2 - Simba’s Pride, March 10. All movies start at noon with popcorn and soda provided. Library hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
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Little League sign-ups next Saturday morning
To submit items for publication in Wyoming news, call 2873349 or email ecipriani@comast.net.
The Friendly Circle Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb.16 in the Exeter Community Center. Mary Yurovich is the host for the meeting. Zoning and planning
Wyoming Borough has transferred zoning and planning matters to Luzerne County. The county planning and zoning office is located at the Penn Place Office Building, 20 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre, and can be reached at 825-1560. Building projects cannot begin until a zoning permit has been issued. Council meeting
Wyoming Borough Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb.13 in the borough building. The work session will precede the meeting at 7 pm. Masonic Lodge St. Monica's Parish welcomed the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of the Wyoming-West Wyoming area at the 11 a.m. Mass on Scout Sunday, Feb. 5. Rev. Joseph Adonizio and Pastor Rev. Leo McKernan concelebrated the Mass and Eagle Scout Deacon William Jenkins spoke to the congregation and the Scouts about the 12th point of the Scoutlaw, AA Scout is Reverent.∫ The Scouts and their leaders present were Ryan Bonin, Thomas Lynch, Eric Roper, Samuel Supey, Matthew Fauntleroy, Joseph Sanfilippo, Robert Carroll, George Sharkey, Carlyle Robinson, Nicholas Perry, William Fauntleroy, Robert J. Salvo and Max Gilligan, Assistant Scoutmaster, Eagle Scout Jason Berti, Tanner Homa, Matthew Dovidas, Brian Berti, Michael DeSanto, Michael Sanfilippo and CubMaster, Barbara Stahley. Gino Trachetti, Den Leader, Charles Jackson Unit Commission, Douglas Kaminski, Scoutmaster, David Remely, Webelos leader, Webelos Scout Michael Remely and Debra Sanfilippo, committee chair.
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Wyoming Masonic Lodge #468, Wyoming Avenue will serve annual Lenten meals from 3 to 7 p.m. eginning on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22 and continuing every Friday in Lent, including Good Friday. Meals consist of potato pancakes, haluski, pierogies, red and white clam chowder. Eat in or take out. For
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Sports
Patriots leave Wyoming Area in wake Pittston Area boys and girls race past Warriors
By Matt Page
Dispatch Correspondent
In the second meeting of the cross-river rivalry between Wyoming Area and Pittston Area, The Patriots left the Warriors in their wake as they won 9-of-11 events en route to a 135-45 victory in a Wyoming Valley Conference Division III meet on Wednesday afternoon in Yatesville. Senior Sam Scialpi had two individual first place finishes and two first places in relays to help lead the way for the two-time division champions. “We all worked very hard and we all worked together. We all grew and we got better,” said Scialpi. “We have the best team. I really think we are the best team around.” In the 200 Medley Relay, the Lady Patriots team of Scialpi, Antoinette Antonnacci, Mia Nardone and Tiffany Smith took first with a time of 2:05.70, while teammates Ashley Menichini, Jordan Gruttadauria, Katie McGinty and Shannen Brady took second. The Lady Warriors team of Keirsten Lasher, Geneva Laviska, Nina Cruz and Alex Holtz teamed up to grab third. WA’s Amy Alder grabbed first in the 200 Free with a time of 2:24.42. Pittston Area grabbed the next three spots with Nina Fischer, Kallie Miller and Liz Scialpi finishing second, third and fourth respectively. PA’s Nardone smoked the competition in the 200 IM finishing with a time of 2:26.20, more than 23 seconds ahead of teammate Emily Seaman who finished with a 2:49.58. Cruz grabbed third with a time of 3:07.58 while Gruttadauria took fourth with a time of 3:09.31. Scialpi easily took first in the 50 Free, an event she will be swimming in districts, with a time of 26.58. PA’s Sarah Kosik barely grabbed second with a time of 29.48 while Holtz touched in just behind her at 29.69. The Warriors’ Lauren Frisbie came in fourth with a time of 29.92 while Menichini took fifth with a time of 30.41. In the Diving portion of the meet, Lauren Dragon took first for the Patriots with a score of 142.15 while teammate Theresa Domarosky finished second with a score of 135.65 See WAKE, Page 44
Pittston Area's Tiffany Smith swims the freestyle leg in the girls 200 Medley Relay against Wyoming Area in Yatesville on Wednesday afternoon. The Lady Patriots beat the Lady Warriors for the second time this season. PHOTOS BY BILL TARUTIS
Wyoming Area's Amy Alder looks back at her coach after winning the girls 200 freestyle against PA.
Pittston Area's Antoinette Antonnacci swims the breast stroke leg of the girls 200 Medley Relay against WA.
Scarantino among Heavyweights get PA wrestling legends quick pins in win Senior grappler reaches 100 wins By Josh Horton
Dispatch Correspondent
Zielinski, Popovich pins take less than 40 seconds By Rick Notari
Dispatch Staff
Fresh off its appearance at the District 2 Class 2A Duals, Wyoming Area got back on the mat to take a 56-21 victory from Elk Lake in a non-league match on Wednesday afternoon at the Wyoming Area Secondary Center in Exeter. The Warriors got pins from Andrew Schutz, Ryan Filipiak, Corey Popovich and Carl Zielinski to pace the win. Schutz pinned Fran Delesky in 1:07 at 132 pounds and Filipiak pinned Dakotah Sherman
in 4:21 at 152 pounds. Popovich got a takedown of Austin Bomboy in 38 seconds at 220 pounds and Zielinski took care of Harold Wehler in 33 seconds at 285 pounds. Nick Heck grabbed a 2-1 decision over Derrick Smith at 145 pounds and Shawn Whiting earned a technical fall at 195 pounds over Jared Kichner. The Warriors travel to Scranton to take on West Scranton in another non-league match. Both Wyoming Area and Pittston Area will participate in the District 2 Individual Championships on Feb. 24-25.
D I S PAT C H W R E S T L I N G D O Z E N Pittston Area's Jamie Scarantino receives his 100-win plaque from Patriots coach James Woodall. PHOTO BY TONY CALLAIO
have one in mind. “Two years ago at my first district final, I wrestled Kyle Krasavage,” Scarantino said. “That was a big match for me, because he beat me all season long, but I got him at districts.” Scarantino feels he would not have joined the prestigious 100win club if it weren’t for his coaches. “Coach Woodall and Coach Matt (Giampietro) just kept pushing me and I knew with them coaching me I was probably going to be successful,” Scarantino said. “I listened to them throughout my whole career and worked hard and I got my 100 wins.” This is Scarantino’s 12th year on the mat and he has fallen in love with the sport of wrestling. “My uncles used to wrestle when they were in college, so my parents put me in it,” Scarantino said. “So, I just fell in love with it
and I do it nonstop all the time. I used to do football, but I quit that just so I could focus on wrestling. There are so many things Scarantino loves about wrestling which have kept him going for so long. “I love being on this team,” Scarantino said. “The best part is going into the practices and working with the coaches and fellow teammates. It feels good, because you are always hanging out with your buddies and all of us want to get that district title.” With the season entering the home stretch, Scarantino hasn’t even thought about how he will feel after his last match as a Pittston Area wrestler. “It honestly hasn’t run through my head yet,” Scarantino said. “I mean I know I’ll be sad, but I have to remain focused and just get to Hershey.”
Records
Quickest Pins
1. Andrew Schutz, WA ...20-2
1t. Angelo Lussi, PA........0:15
2. Jamie Scarantino, PA..24-5
1t. Carl Zielinski, WA .....0:15
3. Nick Heck, WA...........19-5
3. Corey Popovich, WA...0:21
4. Angelo Lussi, PA ........19-7
4. Jamie Scarantino, PA..0:22
5. Nick O’Brien, WA ......16-7
5t. Jamie Scarantino, PA.0:25
6. Tyler Lutecki, PA ........16-9
5t. Andrew Schutz, WA..0:25
Pins
5t. Andrew Schutz, WA..0:25
1t. Angelo Lussi, PA...........12
8. Carl Zielinski, WA......0:33
1t. Andrew Schutz, WA......12
9. Justin Wilk, PA ...........0:34
3. Nick O’Brien, WA..........11
10. Corey Popovich, WA.0:38
4. Jamie Scarantino, PA .......9
11. Chris Wesolowski, PA0:44
5t. Frank Ardo, PA ...............8
12. Angelo Lussi, PA ......0:50
5t. Chris Wesolowski, PA ....8
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Pittston Area senior grappler Jamie Scarnatino has joined a list he has been looking at since first grade. Scarantino is the newest member of the 100 win club, joining a short and historic list. Among those on the list is his current head coach, James Woodall. “It’s a big accomplishment for me, my family and it represents us,” Scarantino said. “I am happy to be a part of the tradition we have going on here at Pittston Area.” He knew he was close going into the second half of the season, but he didn’t want to know anything. “I mean I knew I was close, because my parents were telling me,” Scarantino said. “But, honestly I tried to block it out. I just went in there thinking I had five more to go, when really I only had two.” Woodall has high praise for his lightweight. “When Jamie first started wrestling, I was still in college,” Woodall said. “When I came back he already had a consistent work ethic and was already wrestling at a pretty high level. The writing was already on the wall that he was going to do some good things.” He added the fact 100 wins is no easy task. “It’s not easy,” Woodall said. “You have to come up as a freshman, you have to have a good season every year. If one thing happens and messes up your season or you have one bad season you’re not going to get it. You have to be consistent, focused, and not a lot of people do it. It’s definitely a milestone and marks your place in history.” Scarantino, who boasts a career-record of 108-36, said it is hard to pick one match to be the highlight of his career, but he did
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Blue Devils suffer excruciating loss Semenza’s 400th victory eludes Old Forge
By Rick Notari
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A night of celebration turned into one of heartache as Old Forge lost 41-40 to Carbondale as the Chargers made two free throws with no time on the clock in a Lackawanna League Division II game on Legends Night in the Elio Ghigiarelli Gymnasium Friday night. With 15 male and female 1,000-point scorers in attendance and the school’s basketball court dedicated as Al Semenza Court in ceremonies prior to tip-off, the Blue Devils put in a workmanlike performance through three quarters – leading after each, including 30-26 entering the fourth quarter. But there was to be no storybook ending for Old Forge as the Blue Devils sought Coach
Al Semenza’s 400th career victory. Old Forge turned the ball over three times in the final three minutes, and went 1-for-3 from the stripe in the final 42 seconds as Carbondale fought back to within 40-39 with 6.2 seconds remaining. Inbounding under its own basket, Carbondale was able to get off three shots in the waning seconds, drawing a foul on a desperation put back as time expired. With no time showing on the clock, Ben Gardas stepped to the free-throw line for the Chargers and calmly swished the first before rattling home the second to give Carbondale its first win over the Blue Devils in nearly 10 years. Brian Tomasetti led Old Forge with 12 points on six field goals. J Argonish added 10 points, four steals and three See EXCRUCIATING, Page 48
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Old Forge christens gym floor ‘Al Semenza Court’ By Rick Notari
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After 399 wins, eight District 2 Class 1A championships and 14 appearances in the PIAA version of March Madness, one would think that it would have been of no surprise to longtime Old Forge boys’ basketball coach Al Semenza that some day his alma mater would do something to honor his legacy. Think again. In front of a packed Elio Ghigiarelli Gymnasium during Legend’s Night on Friday night, the Old Forge School District dedicated its gym floor as “Al Semenza Court” to honor its legendary coach. And Semenza never saw it
coming. “I was completely shocked,” said Semenza. “I thought the night was just going to be all about the 1,000-point scorers and the seniors. I had no idea. “I was totally surprised. I think I was so surprised because we as a basketball staff are such close friends and have a hard time keeping secrets from each other.” The surprise was overwhelming for the 1976 graduate of Old Forge High School. So much so that he became emotional as the ceremony began. “I thought something was up when the team didn’t move (after the 1,000-point scorers were honored),” said Semenza who coached five of the 11
male players honored on Friday night. “But that was the furthest thing from my mind. It is an unbelievable honor.” What was on Semenza’s mind as the dedication began was the number of former players and assistant coaches that returned for the ceremony. “It was just unbelievable seeing everyone,” said Semenza. “I thought maybe they had come back in anticipation of winning 400 games. But as I stood at halfcourt I thought of all the people I’ve had with me – coaches and players – and the fun we’ve had. “You don’t get into coaching to be patted on the back. But this just proved that every second has been worth it.”
Old Forge's J Argonish looks to the basket in front of a Carbondale defender. PHOTO BY BILL TARUTIS
Lady Patriots energized with victory Pittston Area snaps three-game slide
PA 40, Coughlin 17
By Tommy Romanelli
Dispatch Intern
WA 27, Dallas 47 Pittston Area's Allie Barber makes a pass against the Hazleton Area press during the Lady Patriots victory over the Lady Cougars on Thursday night. PHOTOS BY BILL TARUTIS
Grace O'Neill puts up a three-point shot for Pittston Area against Hazleton Area.
Pittston Area's Jackie Rabender puts back an offensive rebound against Hazleton on Thursday night at the Thomas R. Kelly Gymnasium.
Wyoming Area went into Dallas High School’s brand new gymnasium as a clear underdog on Thursday night. But that didn’t stop the Lady Warriors from putting up a fight. WA led 6-4 after the first eight minutes, and hung tough through the second quarter in a 47-27 loss to the Lady Mounts in a WVC Division II game in the Back Mountain. Neither team was able to get any offensive production for much of the first half. The Warriors six points in the first quarter came from Serra Degnan and Ashlee Blannett. Degnan had four, while Blannett had two. Dallas tied the game at 4-4 with 1:44 remaining in the first quarter, but not for long. Degnan broke the tie when she jumped the passing lane, stealing the ball and taking it all the way to the rack. The Degnan layup gave the Warriors a 6-4 lead with 32 seconds remaining in the quarter. Dallas tied the game at 8-8 with 6:16 remaining in the second quarter and eventually took a 10-8 lead with 5:10 remaining in the half. The Lady Mounts never See LADY, Page 45
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It was a brutal night for the Hazleton Cougars girls’ basketball team as the Pittston Area Lady Patriots took charge with a 54-33 victory in a Wyoming Valley Conference Division I game at the Thomas R. Kelly Gymnasium in Yatesville on Thursday night. Pittston Area set the tone right from the tip-off with a 13-0 run led by standouts Mia Hopkins and Grace O’Neill. Hopkins showed what she was made of on that run by taking a rebound off freshman Allie Barber’s shot and putting it up for two points while getting fouled in the process and making the free throw. O’Neill led the 13 point spurt by hitting two three pointers. “We came out and attacked with our offense,” said Pittston Area Head Coach Kathy Healey. Healey said that the energy and attitude, along with a big win, was key for her players after dropping a few tough losses. Despite the score, Hazleton stuck with their full-court press the entire game and PA was challenged by it early. But the Lady Patriots figured it out with flawless passing that beat the Cougars’ press. “I definitely think [it was the passing]. We worked hard on our passing this week,” said Healey. “We hit the open person a lot.” By the end of the half the Patriots were up a commanding 32-12 score and never looked back. Hazleton came out of the locker room with a lot of energy but, as was the story throughout the game, their shots just weren’t finding the bottom of the net. “We definitely had a lot of pride. The last couple of games we had some tough losses and we needed to come out strong,” said Hopkins. Hopkins was the star of the game for PA leading the way with 23 points.
The high-flying Lady Patriots dug in on the defensive end of the court in a 40-17 victory over Coughlin in a WVC Division I game on Monday in WilkesBarre. The victory stopped a three-game losing streak for Pittston Area. The Lady Patriots held Coughlin without a point in the first 16 minutes of action, taking a 16-0 lead into the locker room at halftime. Pittston Area extended its lead in the third quarter to 29-8 before cruising in the fourth period. Mia Hopkins scored a gamehigh 13 points to lead PA. Grace O’Neill added seven points for the Lady Patriots and Liz Waleski chipped in with six points.
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Nardone (1:04.03), Seaman and Lauren Senese took the 1-2-3 spots for Pittston Area as they swept the 100 Fly. Cruz and Megan Bonomo took fourth and fifth respectively for WA. The Lady Patriots came right back to sweep the 100 Free giving PA a 80-24 lead as Smith (1:02.81), Kosik and Liz Scialpi finished 1-2-3 respectively. Frisbie and Holtz took fourth and fifth. Alder (6:40.41) took first in the 500 Free as her and Fischer (6:42.37) were neck-and-neck through the whole race. Alder took a quick lead but Fischer pulled even and looked poised to take over in front, however, Alder pushed forward and took the lead for good on the last turn, eventually pulling away for a bodylength victory. McGinty (7:15.76) and Kaitlin Loftus (7:18.89) grabbed third and fourth for PA. WA’s Karlie Klocko finished fifth with a time of 8:12.45. In the 200 Free Relay, Liz Scialpi, Miller, Senese and Kosik teamed up to grab first for the Lady Patriots with a time of 1:59.78 while teammates Shannen Brady, Smith, Kaitlyn Brady and Fischer took second with a time of 2:03.03, giving PA a 101-33 lead. Wyoming Area’s Frisbie, Holtz, Caitlyn Kraynak and Alder teamed up to snag third with a time of 2:06.19. The Lady Patriots swept their third event of the meet when Sam Scialpi, Brady and Menichini turned in times of1:07.44,1:17.20 and1:21.44 respectively in the100 Back. WA’s Gabby Alberigi and Jordan Paluch finished fourth and fifth. In the 100 Breast, Antonnacci was able to best Laviska for first by the time of 1:22.47 to 1:25.95. Gruttadauria topped WA’s Amanda Bialey by the time of1:30.27 to 1:32.31. PA’s 400 Free Relay team of Sam Scialpi, Smith, Kosik and Nardone blew away the competition with a time of 4:18.20. Teammates Miller, Liz Scialpi, Senese and Fischer grabbed second with a 4:39 while Frisbie, Alder, Bonomo and Klocko took third with a 5:03.78. “This is the best feeling in the world,” said Kosik of the victory. “We all get more excited for this meet than any other meet.”
“We did fantastic,” added Fischer. “Everyone stepped up to the plate, especially the underclassmen. They did very well and all of their times are going down.” “In the pool they met my expectations, outside of the pool they exceeded my expectations,” said Pittston Area Coach Amy Hazlet of her team. “They are great leaders, great kids and I think the world of them. They are good students and they represent our school so well. “They are mature and they are competitors and I have so much respect for them. In the pool they work hard every day, they are always looking to get better, they are always pushing to get their best times and they excel.” In the boys’ meet, the Patriots team of Brandon Winters, Nick Remsky, Tyler Cummings and Dave Whispell finished with a time of 2:02.73 to win the 200 Medley Relay. Then Eann McCloe, Scott Sayer and Jarred Barrett finished the 200 Free with times of 2:34.24, 2:37.23 and 2:48.41 respectively Above, Wyoming Area's Alex Holtz swims the girls 50 Free against Pittston Area in Yatesville on Wednesday afternoon. to sweep the event for the Patriots. PHOTOS BY BILL TARUTIS Cummings took first in the 50 Free with a time of 25.76, then Winters (26.25) barely edged out Wyoming Area’s Ryan Flynn (26.38) for second, while Remsky finished fourth with a time of 27.46, barely beating WA’s Jon Scrobola who turned in a time of 27.64. Mike Pacovsky took first in Diving for the Warriors with a 209.95. Keith Tonte finished second for PA with a 196.50. Jesse Swazst scored a167.3 to take third for the Warriors while Michael Barney grabbed fourth for the Patriots with a 153.40. WA’s Nick Rydzewski took fifth with a score of 136.60 and PA’s Jaret Monteforte came in sixth with a 133.70. Wyoming Area's Nina Cruz swims the backstroke in Cummings (57.24) finished Pittston Area's Mia Nardone swims the butterfly leg of the girls 200 IM. the girls 200 IM. first in the 100 Free and his teammates Whispell and McCloe finwrapping up the boys meet and afternoon in Hanover Township. In the 100 Fly, the freshman beished second and third respectivegiving the Patriot men a 77-18 vicScialpi and Nardone teamed sted her top time this season by ly. tory. with Antoinette Antonnacci and more than two seconds and in the In the 200 Free Relay, the team “Every year is a building Tiffany Smith to start the race process set a school record for the of Winters, Remsky, McCloe and block," said WA Coach Maureen with a win in the 200 Medley Re- event. Nardone swam a 1:03.02 to Cummings finished with a time Pikas. "I think that over time we lay. The foursome swam a 2:04.09 surpass the previous record set by of 1:49.82 while teammates are going to be more and more – the Lady Patriots best time of Michelle D’Amico at 1:03.89. Whispell, Joe Lombardo, Barrett successful. Nardone also teamed with Sethe year. and Sayer came in second with a "(I was proud of) their overall Scialpi also teamed with her nese, Kosik and Liz Scialpi to win 2:08.44. team spirit. They were going out sister Liz, Lauren Senese and Sa- the 400 Free Relay in a time of Then in the 100 Back, Winters there and having fun." rah Kosik to take the 200 Free Re- 4:11.27. took first place with a time of Smith added a victory in the lay in a time of154:10. Individual1:06.55. Flynn came in second PA 99, Hanover 86 ly, the senior won the 50 Free in a 100 Free in a time of 1:01.43, a with a 1:13.87 and Whispell Samantha Scialpi and Mia Nar- second-best time of 26.30, and season-best by almost two secgrabbed third with a 1:19.43. done each contributed four victo- the 100 Back in another season- onds. She also placed third in the Swimming by himself, Pittston ries as Pittston Area swam past 50 Free. best time of 1:09.21. Area’s Remsky finished with a Hanover Area, 99-86, in a WVC Nardone added individual victime of 1:18.65 in the 100 Breast, exhibition swim meet last Friday tories in the 200 IM and 100 Fly. See BOYS, Page 51
Turnovers costly in PA loss to Coughlin Patriots give up ball in opening minutes of fourth quarter By Josh Horton
Dispatch Correspondent
Pittston Area's Michael Schwab dribbles past a defender on Tuesday night against Coughlin. PHOTO BY BILL TARUTIS
Turnovers can make or break a team in the game of basketball. And for most of this season, creating turnovers has made Pittston Area’s season. But on Tuesday night at Thomas R. Kelly Gymnasium in Yatesville, turnovers broke the Patriots as they suffered a 62-61 loss to Wyoming Valley Conference Division I foe Coughlin. Patriots Area led 11-8 at the end of the first quarter, and 3231 at the half as Steve Sklanka, Mason Gross and Steve Stravinski handled the scoring. Gross and Stravinski also dominated the boards early to keep the Patriots on top. But Coughlin gained the lead with 6:51 remaining in the third quarter when Phil Trout hit a mid-range jumper. Later in the quarter, Trout came up with a big steal and drove the length of the floor for an easy lay-in giv-
ing the visitors a 39-34 lead. PA fought back, and Stravinski stopped the bleeding with a long-range jumper from way downtown, giving the Patriots a 45-43 lead with 2:00 remaining in the third quarter. Trout struck back for Coughlin with a three ball of his own later in the quarter to give Coughlin a 46-45 lead. Sklanka gave the Patriots the lead back at 47-46 with an acrobatic layup with 1:00 remaining in the quarter. Neither team found the bottom of the tin in the remaining minute of the third quarter and PA kept a slim lead going into the final eight minutes. Ball security killed the Patriots in the fourth quarter as they turned the ball over in each of their first three possessions of the final quarter. Coughlin capitalized on the turnovers with a 7-0 run to take a 53-47 lead with five minutes remaining in the game.
Stravinski again halted the Coughlin run when he found the bottom of the net from way beyond the arc to bring the Patriots to within three at 53-50 with 4:40 remaining. Coughlin answered when Marcus Cobb made it a sixpoint game with the traditional three-point play just five seconds later, but Sklanka brought the Patriots back to within two at 56-54 when he hit two free throws, then came up with a steal and an easy layup. With 1:35 remaining in the game, Stravinski hit a jumper from just inside the three-point line to bring the Patriots within one at 57-56. Devon Davis extended the Coughlin lead to three with a layup high off the glass. The Crusaders extended its lead to six, but again Stravinski responded to bring the Patriots within three at 61-58 with less
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steals. Mallory Bohan and Nicole Cumbo finished with two points each, while Abby Thornton and Valerie Bott had one point each to round out the scoring. By Josh Horton, Dispatch Correspondent WA 28, Hazleton 42
Serra Degnan and the Wyoming Area Lady Warriors girls’ basketball team played hard but the fast paced Hazleton Area defense was too much for them as the Cougars took down their hosts, 42-28 in a WVC crossover game on Monday at the Wyoming Area Secondary Center. The defense was strong for both teams right out of the gates. Hazleton put up a quick three to start the game and then kept Wyoming Area in check four almost four minutes before See GIRLS, Page 49
Wyoming Area's Serra Degnan goes up to the basket agianst Dallas onThursday night.
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looked back from there. Dallas closed out the first half on a 7-2 run and led the Warriors 17-10. The second half didn’t get any easier for Wyoming Area as the Dallas offensive attack and defensive pressure proved to be too much for the Lady Warriors. Degnan scored the first points of the half for Wyoming Area with 4:06 remaining in the third quarter, bringing the Lady Warriors to within 25-11. But the Lady Warriors never got any closer. Degnan led WA with 10 points, five steals, three assists and a block. Blannett followed with eight points, which included going 6-for-8 from the free throw stripe. She also added seven rebounds and two blocks. Sara Radzwilka hit the lone shot from beyond the arc for the Lady Warriors and finished with three points and four
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Standing Flamingos 7-5; Blue Jays 6-6; Seagulls 6-6; Tweety Birds 6-6; Robins 6-6; Parakeets 5-7 Leaders Mary Kay Stetina 588; Lee Lawrence 546; Debi Krakoski 509; Sandra Toole 502; Deanna Yonki 498; Judy Krifka 488; Therese Wrubel 474; Jill Kody 469; Cini Digennari 465; Barbara Slusser 463
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Standings Bus Boys 14-10; Terminators 13-11; Red Skins 13-11; Steelers 12-12; Nittanys 10-14; Yankees 10-14 Top “10” Bowlers 2/12 Walter Moore 722; Joe Walsh Jr. 676; Joe Walsh Sr. 646; Jack Casper 622; Russ Stevens 621; Joe Dalessandro 618; Joe Argenio 604; Rich Russian 598; Larry O’Brien 568; Tony Grieco 550 200 Games 2/12 Joe Walsh Jr. 236-23-205; Walter Moore 275-255; Joe Walsh Sr. 247-207; Russ Stevens 238-202; Rich Russian 222205; Joe Argenio 221-201; Joe Dalessandro 211-209; Jack Casper 234; Larry O’Brien 212; John Blattner 207; Tony Grieco 204; Bert Myers 200 Top “10” Bowlers 2/5 Walter Moore 656; Jack Casper 651; Joe Walsh Sr. 612; Frank Solano 582; Russ Stevens 581; Joe Walsh Jr. 568; Rich Russian 567; Jim Stephanowicz 567; Larry O’Brien 565; Tony Grieco 543 200 Games 2/5 Walter Moore 230-225-201; Larry O’Brien 215-212; Joe Walsh Sr. 212-202; Jack Casper 265; Joe Walsh Sr. 256; Frank Solano 233; Tom Judge 213; Jim Stephanowicz 209; Ray Wasko 209; Rich Russian 202; Joe Speccioli 201 Modern Lanes
Standings Nowak 31-21; Quick 28-24; Scoble 2626; Wall 25-27; Javer 24-28; Houston 21-31 Scratch Game Rob Nowak 246; Tony Javer 228; Brian Houston 172; Gerald Wall 153; John Stoss 149; Mary Rose 120 Jerry Wall 203; Joshua Quick 194; Michael Javer 110; Zachary Houston 109; Kate Scoble 234; Stephanie Nowak 138 Scratch Series Rob Nowak 707; Tony Javer 555; Brian Houston 435; Gerald Wall 423; John Stoss 420; Mary Rose 308
Jerry Wall 522; Joshua Quick 499; Michael Javer 319; Zachary Houston 291 Kate Scoble 555; Steph Nowak 407
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Standings Mark’s Pro Shop 15-5; Susquehanna Build 14-6; Number 2 13-7; Water Medicine 13-7; Team 11 13-7; Tipsy Turtles 1010; Trimblett Detect 10-10; The Lions Den 8-12; Klein Pallets 7-13; The Donkeys 7-13; Seven 5-15 Scratch Game John Grohowski 287; Walt Janoski 279; Justin Hertzler 278; Jason Stetina 269; Charlie Cairl 268; Brian Perrego 268; Jared Colley 264; Rob Vanness 264; PJ Sonday 259; Mark Mundanar 259 Scratch Series Jason Stetina 751; Walt Janoski 741; PJ Sonday 741; John Grohowski 735; Brian Perrego 728; Mark Mancini 718; Charlie Cairl 717; Justin Hertzler 714; Rich Patton 707; Mark Mundanar 707 Modern Lanes
Standings Team 7 19-5; Golden Blend 16-8; 2 Big 2 Small 15-9; Two 12-12; Dolls with Balls 11-13; Don’t Choke 9-15; Teenage Mutant Ninja Alpa 8-16 Scratch Game (Men) James Mcevoy 245; Tyler Egan 245; Conrad Chapple 234; Jared Saporito 233; Dave Burge 229 Scratch Game (Women) Melissa Eipper 267; Samantha Amos 231; Bailey Eipper 189; Briana Eipper 182; katlyn Scoble 180 Scratch Series (Men) Tyler Egan 658; James Mcevoy 648; Dave Burge 624; Jared Saporito 608; Conrad Chapple 600 Scratch Series (Women) Melissa Eipper 670; Bailey Eipper 530; Katlyn Scoble 515; Samantha Amos 489; April Haupt 487 Prep Division
Standings Sea Weavels 18-6; Six 16.5-7.5; Gutterball Busters 16-8; The Extreme Bowlers 1410; Pin Killers 12-12; Rolling Thunder 1113; Bowling Gods 10-14; Spare Change 1014; Steelers 9.5-14.5 Scratch Game (Men) Joey Burridge 188; Alex Hawk 177; Steven Langdon 176; JJ Hood 171; Michael Javer 167 Scratch Game (Women)
Emily Cheskiewicz 188; Stephanie Nowak 141; Kaitlyn Slusser 133; Emily Cherkauskas 131 Scratch Series (Men) Alex Hawk 508; Ryan Perrins 455; Joey Burridge 444; Steven Langdon 432; Michael Javer 432 Scratch Series (Women) Emily Cheskiewicz 415; Stephanie Nowak 401; Emily Cherkauskas 347; Kaitlyn Slusser 331 Bantam Division
Standings 3 Stars 14.5-3.5; The Pink Panthers 14-4; Skull Crushers 5-13; Garilla 2.5-15.5 Scratch Game (Men) Dylan Petrucci 137; Aaron Hall 133; Brian Gill 100; Austin Perrins 95; Bradley Gill 87 Scratch Game (Women) Bailey Loyack 105; Lu Lu Cavello 76; Isabella Rowaham 68; Lily Loughney 66; Emily Bryan 58 Scratch Series (Men) Dylan Petrucci 261; Aaron Hall 253; Austin Perrins 183; Brian Gill 169; Bradley Gill 147 Scratch Series (Women) Baily Loyack 202; Lu Lu Cavello 152; Lily Loughney 124; Isabella Rowaham 115; Emily Bryan 109 Modern Lanes
Standings Skull Crushers 6-0; Lil Rascals 5-1; Dora and Diego 4-2; Pee Wee Girls 2-4; The Little Tomatoes 1-5 Scratch Game (Men) Ian Haupt 101; Christian Davis 90; Michael Cavello 87; Paul Simoncavage 86; Brody Martin 82 Scratch Game (Women) Olivia Engle 80; Morgan Slusser 77; Erica Gilligan 77; Alexis Kaslavage 72; Ashlyn Loyack 67 Scratch Series (Men) Ian Haupt 101; Christian Davis 90; Michael Cavello 87; Paul Simoncavage 86; Brody Martin 82 Scratch Series (Women) Olivia Engle 80; Morgan Slusser 77; Erica Gilligan 77; Alexis Kaslavage 72; Ashlyn Loyack 67 Modern Monday Seniors
Standings Team 1 12-4; Nomads 12-4; Phillies 9-7; Hot Shots 9-7; Red Robins 7-9; Misfits 6-10; Bronx 3 5-11
Scratch Game Rich Queeney 244; John Fialko 214; Dave Smith 198; Lucille Bellas 177; Red Parrish 170; Tony Angelella 170 Scratch Game (Women) Jean Donnora 199; Marie Garrison 180; Corinne Deminici 167; Sharon Metz 157; Phyllis Vavrek 147 Scratch Series (Men) John Fialko 616; Rich Queeney 518; Red Parrish 483; Tony Angelella 477; Dave Smith 460 Scratch Series (Women) Marie Garrison 482; Jean Donnora 478; Corinne Deminici 468; Phyllis Vavrek 396; Sharon Metz 391
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Standings Sleeping Dogs 12-6; Mark’s Pro Shop 13-5; The Originals 10-8; Silver Bullets 9-9; Rodano’s Pizza 11-7; Squirrel’s 8-10; Mingya Men 9-9 Scratch Game Bill Mazonis 279; Rick Fountain 279; Tony Santey 258; Dave Tarullo 247; Rich Burrier 246; Butch Stelma 244; Mark Mancini 237; Gary Marinos 236; Jerry Marinos 234; Jeff Connolly 233 Scratch Series Bill Mazonis 794; Rick Fountain 755; Mark Mancini 704; Tony Santey 663; Bob Sheply 653; John Wolcott 647; Dave Tarullo 640; Rich Burrier 625; Bill Martin 610; Jerry Marinos 610 Modern Lanes
Standings Mark’s Pro Shop 21.5-6.5; Jack Amigos 18-10; Buccaneers 17-11; Team 4 16-12; R C Baldrica PA 14-14; Turkey Season 820; PTP 6.5-21.5; The Coffee Table Café 523 Scratch Game (Men) Jason Stetina 288; John Olenick 279; Robert Baldrica Jr. 268; George Race 247; Rich Eipper 245 Scratch Game (Women) Mary Ann Olenick 224; Care Eipper 221; Melissa Misiura 194; Danae Morrow 169; Kathy White Scratch Series (Men) John Olenick 732; Jason Stetina 715; Robert Baldrica Jr. 696; Rich Eipper 683; George Race 636 Scratch Series (Women) Care Eipper 622; Mary Ann Olenick 551; Melissa Misiura 550; Kathy White 480; Danae Morrow 403
Here comes the bride... Get ready for The Times Leader’s “2012 Bride & Groom” special section!
The sixth annual Eugene DeMinico II memorial basketball game will be held on Friday, Feb. 17 at Wyoming Area. The game honors the memory of Eugene DeMinico II, a Pittston Twp. police officer and decorated Iraqi war veteran who was killed in a motor vehicle accident on Thanksgiving Eve 2005. The winning school takes home the annual team trophy and the head coaches choose an MVP player for both PA and WA at the end of the game.
There will be a raffle after the game for the grand prize of a Lenovo laptop15.6” HD screen, 320 gig hard drive computer donated by Dr. Eugene and Debra DeMinico and Pittston Appliance; a $75 gift certificate from Bartoli Winery; and two $20 gift certificates from the Chicken Coop. All proceeds and donations will benefit the Hughestown Police Department Canine Unit. Police Officer Athena is available to many local police departments for illegal drug detection.
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Pictured at top, Dr. Eugene DeMinico (center) is pictured with Pittston Area Coach Al Kiesinger and Wyoming Area Coach Alex Brogna. Above, Hughestown Police Chief Steve Golya, Officer Athena and Officer Ed Sulima.
Pittston LL holding final registration session The Pittston City Little League is holding its final registration for the 2012 season at the Little League Clubhouse on Stark Street on Monday, Feb. 13, from 6-8 p.m. Fees for T-ball through Major League are $45 for one child; $75 for 2; $100 for 3 or more children from the same family. Teener is $85 per player. There will be a late fee for anyone signing up after the scheduled registration date. Please bring a copy of player’s birth certificate and three forms of proof of residence. Payment is due upon registration. A/D LL registrations this week
Avoca/Dupont Little League will hold registrations at the upper Avoca Little League field clubhouse from 6-8 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday. Registration fee is $60 per player and $75 per family. Teener baseball sign-up fee is $60 each player. Programs include: teeball (ages 4-6), coach pitch (ages 7-8), minor softball and baseball (ages 8-10), major softball and baseball (ages 10-12), junior baseball (ages 13 & 14), senior baseball (ages15 &16), and big league baseball (ages 17 & 18). A/D LL board to meet Monday
The Avoca/Dupont Little League will hold a meeting on Monday at 8 p.m. at the upper Avoca Little League field clubhouse after registrations. All officers are asked to attend. PA Track Parents meeting Thursday
The Pittston Area Track Parents are holding a mandatory meeting on Thursday, February 16 at Pittston Area High School at 7 p.m. Parents of a track and field athlete in grades 7-12 are urged to attend. Among items to be discussed will be the upcoming JV and Varsity schedules, the Pittston Relays, and the clothing sale. WAFPA sets meeting
Wyoming Area Football Parents will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at Cuz’s Catering Hall, Susquehanna Avenue, Exeter. All parents of players from 7th through 12th grade are asked to attend.Plans will be finalized for the upcoming Night at the Races which will be held on March 3 at St. Barbara’s Parish, St. AnthonysHall in Exeter. West Pittston LL tryouts set
WA Ice Hockey parents meeting
The Wyoming Area Ice Hockey will be holding its monthly parents meeting on Monday at the Revolution Ice Center in Pittston at 7:30 p.m. The parents of the WA Ice Hockey team will be working the Penguins games, at the Nacho Express cart, located near the West gate and help support the team. GP Jr. Legion seeking players
Any baseball players interested in joining the Greater Pittston Junior Legion Baseball program must contact rmusto369@comcast.net. PA diamond boosters meeting
The Pittston Area Baseball Booster Club will meet on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Red Mill in Pittston. All parents of players in grades 7-12 are encouraged to attend and participate. All lottery packets have been distributed any player not receiving their packet or that has not signed up please contact Brian at 4573693. Reminder all lottery returns are due by February 22. Jr. Patriots meeting next Sunday
The Pittston Jr. Patriots will hold its monthly meeting on February 12 at 1p.m. at Fahey’s Riverfront Cafe located at 137 Main St., Pittston. Parents and coaches are encouraged to attend. Duryea LL to meet today
The Duryea Little League will have a mandatory coaches meeting today at 5 p.m. at the Duryea VFW. Anyone interested in coaching this year must attend. Teams and divisions will be discussed. This will also be our monthly meeting and 2012 season items will discussed. Cedar BMX Banquet set for March 4
The 2011 Cedar BMX awards banquet will be held March 4, from 1-4 p.m. at the Chinchilla Fire hall on Shady Lane Road, in Clarks Summit. All riders and their families are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP to candyrosie@lycos.com by Feb. 27. The 2011 track champions will receive their awards, and we will discuss plans for the upcoming season, which is scheduled to begin March 24. GP Stoners Youth Soccer signups set
Spring signups for Greater Pittston
Youth Soccer have been set for Tuesday, Feb. 21 and Thursday, Feb. 23 from 6:308:30 p.m., and Wednesday, Feb. 29 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Exeter Scout Home in the rear of the Exeter Boro Building on the corner of Wyoming Avenue and Lincoln Street, Exeter. Cost is $25 if you do not need uniform and $40 with a uniform. For more info, visit http://stonersoccer.org/. WA calls Jr. Hi baseball parents
There will be a mandatory meeting for parents of the Wyoming Area 7th and 8th grade baseball players at the high school on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Room 129. Inaugural Big Blue Devil Golf Classic set
The inaugural Big Blue Devil Golf Classic will take place May 20 at the Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club. Cost for the Captain and Crew event will be $125 per golfer or $500 per foursome. Cost includes cart and green fees, tournament dinner, cash prizes to flight winners and runners-up, scats, prizes and tournament golf shirt. To register your team, email BigBlueDevilClassic@gmail.com or 570-6509356. Spots in the tournament are expected to go fast, so reservations are required as soon as possible. Scholarship sponsorships are available for $250; Hole sponsorships for $100; and a $50 patron sponsorship is also available. All sponsorships will be advertised at this year’s tournament and other events to take place this year. Donations are tax deductible. If you cannot play and wish to make a donation to the Richard P. Notari Sr. Scholarship Fund, you can mail donations care of Rick Notari, 13 Lincoln St., Old Forge, PA 18518. Checks can be made payable to the Richard P. Notari Sr. Scholarship Fund. JTLL sets Field Prep Day
There will be a Field Preparation Day on Saturday, March 10 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m.. All managers and coaches must be present on this day for field preparations for the upcoming season. If you can not make it on this day, you must designate someone to be there in your absence. An alternate day will be scheduled in case of inclement weather. PTLL sets registration dates
The Pittston Township Little League will hold final registration for the upcoming 2012 tee-ball, baseball and softball season on Wednesday at the Pittston Township Municipal Building from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration fee is $50 per player and $75 per family. Little League Divisions in-
clude, Little League, Girls Softball, and Junior/Senior LL. The league is open to children of Pittston Twp. and Hughestown. All new players must provide copy of birth certificate and proof of residency. Tball players must be 5 by May 1, 2012. Questions can be directed to Nick at 6902748 or on the league website at www.ptll.us. Dupont Softball signups
The Dupont Softball/Teeball League will be holding signups at the Dupont Fieldhouse, 200 Elm St, Dupont on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon; Sunday, Feb. 12 from noon to 3 p.m.; and Monday, Feb. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. The league as no residential boundary restrictions, and is open to all children from the Greater Pittston area as well as surrounding communities. Teeball is for boys or girls ages 4 to 7; and softball for girls ages 7 to 17. Cost is $25 per player for teeball, and $50 for 1 player, $85 for two players or $110 for three players from the same family for softball. There is no league fundraiser required. For more info, call Bob at 881-8744 or visit http://dupontsoftball.clubspaces.com. Softball league calls players, teams
The County Line Girls Softball League, a newly formed ASA Rec League with no boundary restrictions, open to all girls, ages 7-17, is seeking players or teams to participate in a fun and friendly league with minimal travel. Girls Softball towns already signed up include Dupont, Taylor and Minooka Call Bob at 881-8744 for more information or visit http://dupontsoftball.clubspaces.com OFLL sets registration
The Old Forge Lions Little League Program will hold registration for all baseball, softball and tee-ball players, ages (4 thru 16) today from 12-2 p.m. Fees for the 2011 season are $45 for one player, $65 for two players from the same family, and $75 for three or more players from the same family. A birth certificate is also required when signing up. Registrations will be taken in the lobby of Old Forge High School, 300 Marion Street, Old Forge. Any questions, please call John Belko at 457-2188. Attn: Girls softball players in surrounding communities that do not have a Little League softball program may also register to play. Players must also purchase two raffle tickets at $10 each at the time of registration, not to exceed three raffle tickets per family.
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The West Pittston Little League will hold tryouts on the following dates: Monday, Feb. 13from 6 to 8 p.m. for Girls Minor and Majors; Wednesday, Feb.15from 6 to 8 p.m. for Boys Minors; Thursday, Feb 16from 6 to 8 p.m. for Boys Minors; Friday, Feb. 17from 6 to 8 p.m. for Boys Ma-
jors; and Saturday, Feb 18from 10 a.m. to noon for Boys Majors. All Tryouts will be held in the indoor facility and all players trying out must be present for at least half of the tryouts to be eligible to play at that level.
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Pittston Area's Shaun McDermott looks inside before making a passn against Coughlin.
Wyoming Area's Lou Vullo keeps the ball away from Dallas player Paul Brace.
Pittston Area's Jordan Houseman lofts a floater over a Coughlin defender.
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than a minute remaining. Then with 19.4 remaining, Sklanka was fouled and hit both free throws to bring the Patriots within 61-60. The Patriots were then forced to foul with time dwindling. Nate Oliver went to the line with 17.6 remaining and he hit one of two giving the Crusaders a 62-60 lead. With 4.9 seconds remaining, Michael Schwab drove the lane for the Patriots and was fouled. But the sophomore was only able to make 1-of-2 to get PA within 62-61. The Patriots had one last shot, but Stravinski missed a half-court desperation attempt to send Pittston Area to its fifth loss in six games. Stravinski led the Patriots with 29 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks. Sklanka chipped in with 11 points, four assists, and two steals, and Gross finished the game just shy of a double-double with nine points and 16 rebounds. Shaun McDermott scored nine, while Schwab added three. Jordan Houseman rounded out the scoring with two points, six assists and a block. PA 59, Hazleton 66
Steve Stravinski continued to fill up the basket but it was not enough to get the Pittston Area past
Old Forge's Brian Tomasetti jump stops before shooting during the Blue Devils loss to Carbondale.
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Hazleton Area as the Patriots lost 66-57 in a WVC Division I game on Friday night on the road. Stravinski posted his tenth 20-plus scoring output with a game-high 26 points against the Cougars, including four three-pointers and a 7-for-10 night at the charity stripe. But the Patriots dug themselves into an early hole, trailing 26-14 at the end of the first quarter. Pittston Area rallied in the second stanza, cutting its deficit to just four at 37-33. However the Patriots got no closer as Hazleton held on. Jordan Houseman added 12 points for PA, and Steve Sklanka chipped in with 10. Both players had two triples each to give PA eight three-pointers on the night. WA 46, Dallas 57
Dan Newhart had a fine night for the Warriors dropping 14 points while Mike Carey chipped in with 10 including six from downtown. However, Wyoming Area could not overcome an 11-point halftime deficit and Dallas pulled away in the last four minutes as they defeated the Warriors 57-46 on Friday night at the Wyoming Area Secondary Center in Exeter. Dallas came out on a 5-0 run but Lou Vullo hit a three-pointer to cut the lead to 5-3. After a Mountaineer bucket, WA answered right back with two free throws by Matt Klus at the 4:36 mark. Dallas See WARRIORS, Page 50
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rebounds, and Jimmie Aversa chipped in with nine points on three three-pointers The Blue Devils have lost three in a row, and four-of-five, with those four losses coming by a total of 11 points. OF 43, Dunmore 44
Old Forge staged a furious fourth quarter rally but still came up short in a 44-43 loss to Dunmore in a Lackawanna League Division II game on Tuesday night in the Elio Ghigiarelli Gymnasium at Old Forge High School. The Blue Devils trailed 3927 when Dunmore’s Dennis Mundt scored on a layup just 27 seconds into the fourth quarter. From there, Old Forge outscored the Bucks, 16-5 with six different players scoring. Trailing 44-38 with 3:23 left, J Argonish scored on an offensive rebound off of his own
miss, and Brian Tomasetti buried a three-pointer from the top of the key to get the Blue Devils within 44-43 with 1:30 remaining in the game. After a Dunmore turnover with less than 25 seconds remaining, Old Forge called timeout before holding for the last shot. Dave Argust drove to the foul line from the left corner but his 15-foot attempt with three seconds left was blocked as Dunmore held on for the victory. The Blue Devils struggled offensively in the middle quarters as they were outscored by the Bucks, 27-14. Jimmie Aversa led Old Forge with 14 points, including four three-pointers. Argonish added 10 points and 10 rebounds for the Blue Devils, and Tomasetti chipped in with nine points. Matt Clark led Dunmore with 11 points.
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Degnan made a foul shot with 4:36 left in the first period. Wyoming Area started off strong by playing a quick effective 3-2 zone defense that was keeping Hazleton from getting off a shot. Both teams stellar defense resulted in the first period ending 9-5 in favor of Hazleton. “I love the energy (the girls) came out with, especially after two tough losses,” said Wyoming Area Head Coach Ryan Kennedy. The Lady Warriors continued their tough game play in the second period including a heads up play Degnan. Hazleton had the ball and lost control as the ball bounced off a Cougar and into the hands of Degnan who went down the court and put up a jump shot for two points. “We played hard until the end (of the game). I couldn’t ask for more from my team,” said Degnan. Eventually, the wheels came off for the Lady Warriors in the second period when Hazleton started to gain momentum in their passing game that allowed them to find open shots in the WA defense. That allowed Hazleton to build up a 22-14 lead at the end of the half. The second half was much of the same story as Wyoming Area continued to play hard but Hazleton seemed a step ahead of them with their ball movement. Hazleton played their usual strategy of using a full court press throughout the game which seemed to keep the Warriors off balance. The real problem for Wyoming Area, though, was their missed chances at free throws. They could not connect on 12 of them from the line. “Making (the free throws) could have made the game tighter and we’d be in better shape for the last few minutes,” said Kennedy. Degnan finished with 11 points for Wyoming Area. Abby Thornton added six points. By Tommy Romanelli, Dispatch Intern OF 42, Dunmore 53
Above, left, Old Forge's Tori Tansley drives by a Dunmore defender. Above right, Morgan Malia goes to the hoop for two of her points in the Blue Devils loss at Dunmore. PHOTOS BY BILL TARUTIS
OF 60, Carbondale 28
Teri Vieira poured in a careerhigh 19 points as Old Forge broke open a close game with a 23-1 run in the third quarter during a 60-28 victory over Carbondale in a Lackawanna League Division II game in the Pioneer City on Thursday night. The Blue Devils led 31-21 at the break before holding the Chargerettes to just one point in the first eight minutes after halftime. Lauren Carey added 10 points for Old Forge, and Rhyan Barnic added eight.
Above, left, Wyoming Area's Abby Thornton is fouled as she goes to the basket in a loss against Dallas. Above left, WA's Sara Radzwilka goes in for a layup against Dallas. PHOTOS BY CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK
Dispatch Staff Writer Rick Notari contributed to this report. This week’s schedule
Monday PA at Valley West WA v. Tunkhannock OF v. Holy Cross Thursday PA v Wyoming Area
Above left, Old Forge's Teri Vieira dribbles past halfcourt against Dunmore. Above right, Lauren Carey is surrounded by three Dunmore players after grabbing a rebound for the Blue Devils. PHOTO S BY BILL TARUTIS
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Old Forge went toe-to-toe with first-half champ Dunmore but could not get over the hump
in a 53-42 loss to the Lady Bucks in a Lackawanna League Division II matchup on Monday night in Bucktown. The Blue Devils led for the first six minutes, including 12-5 after Teri Vieira drilled her second three-pointer of the quarter with 2:45 left in the opening stanza. But Dunmore went on a 27-8 run over the next 13:30 to take a 32-20 lead with 5:15 remaining in the third quarter. Old Forge didn’t quit. Vieira and Rhyan Barnic sandwiched two triples around a Morgan Malia layup, and Taylor Nemetz added three points the old-fashioned way with a bucket and a free throw to get the Blue Devils within 32-31 just two minutes later. Dunmore stopped the 11-0 run with a spurt of its own, ending the third period on a 6-0 tear to take momentum back with a 38-31 lead. Old Forge cut its deficit to three points twice but was unable to get closer as the Lady Bucks ended the game on an 8-1 run. Barnic led the Blue Devils with 10 points and seven assists. Vieira added nine points and Tori Tansley chipped in with seven points and nine rebounds.
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Gratalo wins MMA debut over old friend Boyhood neighbors meet again at CageFight 10
Former PA wrestler Kris Gratalo (top) fights Sean Olivieri at CagePHOTO BY PETE G. WILCOX Fight 10 on Friday night. By Josh Horton
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Former Pittston Area grappler Kris Gratalo won his Mixed Martial Arts debut in CageFight 10 at the Woodlands Inn and Resort on Friday night by unanimous decision against a very familiar opponent in Sean Olivieri of Old Forge. The two grew up together and would often wrestle near their homes in Pittston. However, this time it was in front of a standing room only crowd at the Woodlands Inn & Resort. “It was good, I felt real strong in the cage. The only thing that sucks is I was fighting someone I knew,” Gratalo said of his MMA Debut victory. “We used to actually wrestle in the side yard of my house growing up and then he moved to Old Forge and we kind of lost contact.” Despite being in a cage, the bout was much like any other they had experienced growing up. Gratalo had the clear advantage as a grappler and Olivieri was more of a striker.
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dropped in two straight before Newhart hit a jumper but Dallas answered right back and the first quarter ended 13-7 Dallas. Dallas opened the second quarter with a 7-0 run extending their lead to 20-7.The Warriors stopped the run when Bart Chupka fought hard down-low, earning himself a trip to the line where he sank both making the score 20-9. The Mountaineers hit a bucket but Newhart grabbed an offensive board and hit a foul line jumper cutting the lead to 22-11. Newhart then hit Vullo, who drained the jump shot with 1:27 left. Dallas rattled off four straight before Carey caught the ball with a few seconds left, pump faked, stepped to his left and released the shot which banked in as the buzzer sounded, cutting the Dallas lead to 26-15 at the half. The third quarter was all Wyoming Area. Newhart hit a quick jumper from the top of the key and then took the pass from Carey and drained a baseline shot on the next possession to cut the Mountaineer lead to 26-19. Dallas dropped in two but Newhart responded with another baseline bucket and Carey drained a three from the corner cutting the Dallas lead to four. Dallas scored, pushing the lead back to six but Vullo spotted Chupka wide-open underneath the basket on the secondary break. Chupka dropped in the layup and earned the chance at a three-point play. Sinking
the free throw, Chupka cut the lead to three - the closest the game was since Dallas hit a three to start the game. Dallas responded with three the hard way to extend the lead back to six, but Newhart hit Carey who drained a deep ball to cut the lead back to three with less than two minutes left in the third quarter. Dallas hit a bucket and then a free throw on the following possession to bump the lead to six. Chupka responded when he grabbed an offensive rebound and laid it in with less than a minute left in the quarter. However, Dallas hit a fade away with eight seconds left to extend the lead back to six to end the third. Wyoming Area outscored the Mountaineers 17-12 in the quarter to put themselves in a position to compete in the fourth. Chupka opened the fourth by sinking two foul shots but Dallas answered right back with a bucket. Then Newhart used a ball screen to gain a few inches to sink a jump shot but Dallas once again answered right back. In nearly identical plays, Vullo used a high ball screen to gain some room to drain a jumper from straight away. Then Jordan Zezza dropped in a baseline jumper to cut the lead to 42-40 with 4:35 left in the game. But Dallas responded with five straight, pushing the lead to 47-40. Vullo once again sank a deep two to cut it to 47-42 but the Mountaineers hit four straight free throws to bump the lead to nine.
Carey hit a baby hook with 1:07 left and the Dallas lead was 51-44.Dallas hit two foul shots and WA responded with two of their own by Newhart with 51 seconds left, however those are the last points the Warriors would score as Dallas tacked on four more and the game ended at 57-46. Chupka and Vullo both finished with nine points for the Warriors. By Matt Page, Dispatch Correspondent WA 53, Hazleton 78
Wyoming Area could not keep pace with Hazleton Area in a 78-53 loss to the Cougars in a WVC crossover game on Tuesday night in lower Luzerne County. The Warriors trailed by just five points after the opening period, but Hazleton posted 37 points over the middle quarters to take a 56-34 lead into the final stanza. Lou Vullo led WA with 12 points, including two threepointers and a perfect 4-for-4 from the free throw line. Jeremy Zezza added nine points for the Warriors, and Dan Newhart and Joe Adonizio each scored six.
“I would say I did, because I was always the wrestler,” Gratalo said Next week’s schedule of who came out on top of their Tuesday side yard battles. “I know he is a PA v. Valley West tough striker and I know he is a WA at Tunkhannock tough kid.” OF at Holy Cross Gratalo took a hold of the match earlywithabigtakedownandonce Friday he had Olivieri on the ground, he PA at Wyoming Area never let him back up. He used a combination of strong punches to the chest and brute strength to keep Olivieri on the ground. “I knew that his jiu-jitsu is pretty good, so I knew I just had to stay out of his submissions,” Gratalo said. “As far as controlling his hips and keeping him on the ground, I knew I had the advantage and standing up he was going to be tough opponent.” Gratalo feels everything went his way, but admits if they were standing, the fight may have been a bit different. “It really went my way,” Gratalo said. “I got in on the early takedownsandcontrolleditfromthere. If I would have kept it standing, who know what would have hap- Above left, Wyoming Area's Bart Chupka takes a shot inside for the Warriors. Above right, Mike Carey dribbles past a Dallas defender on Friday night. pened.”
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February 9, 2012 Mary Karkut, 86, of Dupont died February 9, 2012 at her home. She was the widow of Edward Karkut, who passed away on February 12, 1997. She was born in Moosic, daughter of the late Michael and Anna Magdalinich Potosky and was a graduate of the Moosic High School, class of 1943. She resided in Moosic until moving to Dupont in 1950. She was employed by Western Union and had worked in the area garment industry for many years. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont, and the Womens’ Society of the church. Mary was a loving mother and grandmother who was always there when needed. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Anna Mislinski, Helen Moore, Susan Marcinko and Irene Lichak and brothers, Peter
and Michael Potosky. Surviving are daughters, Ann Kepich and her husband Michael, Moosic and atty. Barbara Karkut and her husband Brian Thoma, Moorestown, N.J.; grandchildren, Dr. Candice Kepich and her husband Dr. Ryan Radakovich, Jeffrey Kepich and Auralee Thoma; brother Nicholas Potosky and sister Geraldine Salerno. Funeral services will be held Monday at 9:30 a.m. from the Lokuta-Zawacki Funeral Home 200 Wyoming Ave., Dupont, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 215 Lackawanna Ave., Dupont. Interment parish cemetery, Dupont. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Alzheimer’s Association.
February 9, 2012 MaryAnn Statuto Perrillo, 64, of Scranton, died peacefully February 9, 2012 at Hospice Community Care, Dunmore, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Harry Perrillo who died September 20, 2004. Born in Scranton, daughter of Anthony J. Statuto of Scranton and the late Concetta DeRosa Statuto. She was a graduate of West Scranton High School and attended Lackawanna College. She went on to learn ballroom dancing and became a teacher and certified ballroom judge. She was the founder and principal owner of Ballroom I Dance Studio in Pittston. MaryAnn had a flare for ball-
Emma M. Conklin, of Pittston, died February 9, 2012, at the Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton. Emma was born in Nanticoke, on May 1, 1933, daughter of the late Clyde and Arlene Holloway Kivler. She was formerly employed at General Cigar and later by Luzerne County Community College. Emma was a member of the Zion United Church of Christ, Nanticoke. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry; sister Shirley Miles; brother Jesse Kivler; stepmother Helen Schowski. Surviving are daughters, Arlene Jones and her husband, Da-
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Winters added victory in the 100 Back in a time of 1:05.59, and also won the 50 Free in a time of 25.45. Cummings added a win the 100 Free in a time of 57.32, and finished second in the 200 IM. Whispell added a secondplace finish in the 200 Free and a third in the 100 Back. Remsky placed second in the 100 Fly and 100 Breast. Michael Barney won the Diving portion of the event for the Patriots.
thank the entire staff at Linwood for the special care they provided. She is also survived by a sister, Nancy Cottrell and husband Dave, Avoca; three brothers, Peter and wife Terry, Olyphant; Joseph and wife Jean, Tunkhannock, and Anthony, Moscow; a brother-in-law, Louis Venturi, Scranton, several nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and grand nephews. The funeral will be conducted on Monday from the Patrick F. Guido Funeral Home, 120 South MainAve.,Scranton,withMassof Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Lucy’s Church, 949 Scranton Street. Interment Cathedral Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. Please visit www.patrickguidofuneralhome.com for information, directions, or to send an online condolence.
February 9, 2012 Louise L. Brogan, 82, of Exeter, died February 9, 2012 at the Wilkes-Barre General Hos-
pital. Born in Exeter, she was the daughter of the late Tranquillo and Anna Biago Altoe. Louise was a 1947 graduate of Exeter High School and continued on to graduate from cosmetology school, eventually opening up her own shop, Louise’s Beauty Salon. She also worked with her husband, Jack, at his family store, Sime Brogan’s Mens
Clothing Store, Pittston. She was a member of St. Cecilia’s Church (St. Barbara Parish), Exeter and was a member of their Altar and Rosary Society. Surviving are her husband, John "Jack" Brogan, to whom she was married 62 years; daughter, Marguerita Mutarelli, and her husband, John, Woodbridge, Va.; sons, John Simon Brogan, Exeter and Michael John Brogan and his wife, Bridget, West Pittston; a sister, Yolanda Dolfi and her husband, Bob, West Covina, Calif., and a brother, Carlo Altoe and his wife, Barbara, Exeter; grandchildren, John and David Muta-
relli, and Colleen and her husband, Ryan Campbell; seven great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 9 a.m. from the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Cecilia’s Church (St. Barbara Parish), Exeter. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice. To send expressions of sympathy to the family visit www.gubbiottifh.com.
Daniel W. Dailey February 9, 2012 Daniel W. Dailey, 73, of West Wyoming, died February 9, 2012 in his home. Born in West Wyoming, he was the son of the late William and Dorothy Pointon Dailey. He was educated in the West Wyoming schools. Mr. Dailey was employed at the former
Roots Transfer of Wyoming for 35 years. Also preceding him in death was his wife, the former Judith Miller. Surviving are sisters, Arlene Welliver and her husband, Curtis, Pittston; Bernadine Urbine, West Wyoming; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in the Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral
Home, 504 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, with the Rev. Walter Lauver of the First Assembly of God Church, West Pittston, officiating. Interment Memorial Shrine Cemetery, Carverton. Friends may call Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 600 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes-Barre, 18702.
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Brandon Winters swam to three victories in Pittston Area’s 82-74 loss to Hanover in a WVC exhibition swim meet. Winters was part of the winning 200 Free Relay team for PA with Tyler Cummings, Nick Remsky and Dave Whispell.
vid, Nanticoke; Brenda Derr and her husband, James, Pittston; grandchildren, Kerry Moyer, Holly Gomelko, David Jones, Scott Jones, Heather Derr, Melissa Derr, Amber Derr and James Derr Jr.; sisters, Patricia Peters, Idaho; Barbara Halaburda, Nanticoke; brothers, Thomas, Florida; Jerry, Nanticoke. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. from the Earl W. Lohman Funeral Home, 14 W. Green St., Nanticoke, with the Rev. Barry Lohman officiating. Interment will be in the Nanticoke Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
room dancing and the dance floor would come to life the moment she began to dance. She competed and traveled to many competitions. She also did several television tapings for WVIA Channel 44 with her students. She loved teaching and her students loved her. MaryAnn always put her family first and was a loving and devoted wife, daughter, sister, aunt, andfriendwhowillbegreatlymissed by those whose good fortune it was to have known her. Her legacy is the lasting impression she left on everyone who met her. She was a lifelong devoted member of St. Lucy’s Church, Scranton. She resided at Linwood Nursing Home, Scranton, for the past seven and a half years following a tragic accident. The family would like to acknowledge and gratefully
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February 4, 2012 Mrs. June Ann Chropowicki, 83, of Old Forge, passed away February 4, 2012 at Riverside Rehab and Nursing Center, Taylor. Born in Duryea, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Victoria Szymanski Barlik. She was a graduate of Duryea High School, class of 1946, and Madame Fenwick School of Beauty, Scranton. Prior to her retirement, she was employed in the area garment industry. She was a mem-
ber of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who loved spending time with her grandchildren. She and her husband, Peter T. Chropowicki, celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary this past June 9. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, John, Monsignor Robert and Leonard Barlik. Also surviving are a daughter,
Jane Chropowicki of Old Forge; son Jim Chropowicki and his wife, Ada, of Duryea; grandson Jim; granddaughter Julie; sister Elizabeth Meredick of Scranton; nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Feb. 8 in Holy Rosary Church, Duryea. Interment Holy Rosary Cemetery, Duryea. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Rosary School, Duryea.
Anna E. Karalunas February 3, 2012 Anna E. Karalunas of Swoyersville died Feb. 3, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Swoyersville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Saypack Kolesky. She attended Swoyersville schools, and worked for many years in the garment industry. She was a member of Holy Family Parish, Luzerne, and the International Garment Workers Union. She was also preceded in death
by husband Raymond; son, Raymond; brothers, Frank Kolesky, Joseph Kolesky and sister, Helen Pega. Surviving are her daughter Jean Karalunas, with whom she resided; son, Ronald Karalunas and wife Pamela of Jenkins Township; daughter-in-law, Marianne Karalunas of Dallas; grandchildren, Randall Sirota of Colorado, Kaitlin Karalunas of Jenkins Township, Cody Karalunas of Dallas;
great-grandchildren, Rachel and Ian Sirota; sisters, Agnes Pelak of New Jersey, Marion Berilla of Dallas and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Feb. 6 in Holy Family Parish, Luzerne. Interment Holy Trinity Cemetery, Swoyersville. Arrangements by the Betz-Jastremski Funeral Home, Luzerne. To leave a message of condolence visit www.betzjastremski.com.
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February 7, 2012 James J. Space, 47, of Price Street Kingston, died February 7, 2012, at Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation, Hazle Township. He was born in Philadelphia, on September 3, 1964. He was the son of Arthur G. Sr. and Margaret Tedesco Space. He was employed as a welder for Dupont Tool, Dupont. He was an avid Philadelphia Eagles football fan.
He is survived by his parents, Arthur Sr. and Margaret Space; sons, James and Nicholas; sisters, Margaret Marie Crossley and Angela Parncutt; brother, Arthur Space Jr., several nieces and nephews; companion, Leslie Roccograndi. A memorial service was held Feb. 11. from the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, Ashley.
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Lori and husband Chris Cangelosi of Parsippany, NJ. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the Graziano Funeral Home, 700 Township Blvd., Pittston Twp., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. from St. Joseph Marello Parish (St. Rocco’s Church), Pittston. Interment Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY. Viewing hours will be held Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family would like to expressed their heartfelt thanks to all of the nurses, nurse’s aides and doctors who took
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February 3, 2012 Amil R. Bertocki, 88, former mayor of the borough of Old Forge, died February 3, 2012 at the home of his son in Newton Township, with whom he resided. His wife of 68 years is the former Agnes McCusker. Born and raised in Braeburn, he was the son of the late Primo and Augustine Galgozy Bertocki. He was a graduate of New Kensington High School. Amil retired as a district sales manager for the American General Life Insurance Co. He was elected as the mayor of Old Forge for the1986 term and was a true advocate of anything to benefit the people of the borough. He also later worked as a funeral attendant and driver for the Victor M. Ferri Funeral Home, Old Forge. Amil served as the 114th District Democratic chairman, past president of the Life Underwriters of Scranton, and member and past president of the Old Forge Lions Club. A World War II
Army veteran who participated in the Battle of the Bulge and recipient of the Bronze Star Medal, he also belonged to the Disabled American Veterans, Dunmore, was a life member of the VFW Post 4954, Old Forge, was past president of the American Legion Post 513, Old Forge, and current member of the American Legion Post 570, Dunmore. Amil and his wife were Old Forge residents for a period of 37 years, after which they settled in Scranton. He was a parishioner of St. Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church, Old Forge, where he served as an usher for numerous years. The family wishes to acknowledge Hospice of the Sacred Heart, specifically Megan, Tara, and Maureen for their compassionate care and kindness during his illness. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Eugene Bertocki, and a sister, Betty Lape. Also surviving are two sons, Amil Robert Bertocki, and wife, Elizabeth, of Scott Township, and
February 5, 2012 John Primo Bertocki, and wife, Janice, his primary caregivers and with whom he resided in Newton Township.; three daughters, Dianne Capone, and husband, Thomas, of Shavertown; M’Lissa Aquilina and husband, Steve, of Scranton, and Christine Adams, of Scranton; 12 grandchildren, Michele Mulhern, Cindy Puz, Jason Bertocki, Damian and Kimberly Aquilina, Amil, Eric, and Danielle Bertocki, Sabrena Reap, Ian, Vahn, and Kate Adams; 18 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. The funeral, with military honors, was held Feb. 7 with Panachida at the Ferri Funeral Home, Old Forge, followed by Divine Liturgy in St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, Old Forge. Interment Dunmore Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 600 Baltimore Dr., Wilkes-Barre, 18702. To leave an online condolence visit www.ferrifuneralhome.com.
Theodore J. Hughes February 3, 2012 ever giving a complaint. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and also had a tremendous commitment to his Roman Catholic faith. He enjoyed fishing, working in his yard, and took great pride in his home improvement projects. In addition to being an exceptional man, he always had a joyous smile for everyone who crossed his path. Staying true to who he was, never a day went by that his family did not come first. He will be severely missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him, including his canine buddies, Marbles, Bailey and Holly. Also preceding him in death was his brother-in-law Daniel DiPietro. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, the former Betty Marstell; daughter, Cheryl Hughes, West Pittston and her fiancé, John Carmadella; sons, Allen and his wife Evelyn Hughes, Harding; William Hughes, and Theodore
Hughes and his fiancée, Sherri Lentini, all of West Pittston; a brother, Robert and his wife Debbie Hughes, Duryea; sisters, Joan DiPietro, Wyoming; Barbara and her husband Donald Fetsko, West Pittston; grandsons, Paul, Robert, and Michael Lentini, West Pittston; granddaughter, Jennifer and her husband Patrick Farrell, Dallas, and great-grandchildren, Kaylee and Olivia; many nieces and nephews. The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Modares and all of the great staff at Geisinger Wyoming Valley for making Ted’s life a long and comfortable journey. Funeral services were held Feb. 7 from the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, Exeter, with a Mass of Christian Burial at Immaculate Conception Church (Corpus Christi Parish), West Pittston. Interment West Pittston Cemetery. Donations may be sent to the Corpus Christi Parish.
Frank J. Letoski, age 76, of Shavertown, died Feb. 5, 2012, peacefully, surrounded by his loving
children. Born in Luzerne, Frank was a son of the late Frank J. and Helen Perchach Letoski. Frank was employed as a Millwright retiring from HPG, Mountain Top, after a lengthy career. He was a hardworking and talented tradesman who could fix anything. Frank loved the outdoors, enjoyed gardening and took great pride in his home and grounds. AnArmyveteran, Frank was also a member of the Daddow-Isaacs Dallas American Legion Post 672. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather who will be deeply missed by his family.
Also preceding him in death were his beloved wife, the former Joyce Micklo; brothers John, Robert and Leo Letoski; sisters Marie Letoski, Dorothy Gaydos and Florence Magli. Surviving are his son, Frank J. Letoski, and wife Wendy, South Abington; daughters, Gwenn Ann Letoski, Shavertown; Susan J. Hockenbury and husband, Jeffrey G., Dallas; Holly Jill Letoski, West Pittston; grandchildren, Marlee Makayla Letoski, Tyler Jeffrey Hockenbury, Reese Connor Rhodes; brothers Emery and Joseph Letoski; sisters Helen Dwinchick and Anna Mae Delaney; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Feb. 8 from the Snowdon Funeral Home, Shavertown. Deacon George Mochin Jr. officiated. Interment St. Ann’s Cemetery, Lehman.
Marie C. Hornick February 7, 2012 Marie C. Hornick, of Duryea, died February 7, 2012, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. She was married to Gene Hornick for 52 years. Born in Old Forge, she was a daughter of the late John and Josephine Alberico Marsico. She was a graduate of Old Forge High School, class of 1955. She was the first female police officer for Duryea and also did security work for local department stores. She was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish, Old Forge. Ma-
rie was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a friendly and outgoing person. Surviving her are two daughters, Gina Hunt and her husband, Gary, Duryea; and Debbie Hornick, WilkesBarre; a sister Ann Ash, Taylor; grandson, Jeffrey Hunt; several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, John and Anthony Marsico. The funeral was held Feb. 10 in the Ciuccio Funeral Home, Old Forge, followed by a Mass at the Prince of Peace Parish-St. Mary’s Church, Old Forge. Interment Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton.
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Theodore J. Hughes, 79, of West Pittston, died February 3, 2012 at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He would have celebrated his 80th birthday April 15. Born in Pittston, he was the son of the late William and Adelaide Maslowski Hughes. Mr. Hughes was a member of Immaculate Conception Church (Corpus Christi Parish), West Pittston and he had attended West Pittston schools. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the heavy mortar company of the 109th Infantry Regiment of the 28th Division. He retired in 1994 from Power Engineering Co. of Wilkes-Barre as an HVAC technician after 29 years of dedicated service. Ted was a man of great strength in battling his health hurdles over the years without
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February 2, 2012 Charles D. Walter, Moosic Heights, died February 2, 2012 at home after an illness. Born in 1939, in Falls, he was the son of the late Hazel Coolbaugh and the late Ira Jefferson Walter. He attended the Falls Overfield School and he worked for the Brooks Manufacturing Company for years and also at Awrys and in landscaping. He enjoyed western
dancing, hunting, going to casinos and working on cars. The family would like to thank Charles’ friends and everyone at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart for all they have done and the much-needed support they gave. He is survived by his daughter Charleen Walter; two grandchildren, Andrew and Crystal, all of Moosic; siblings, Thomas Walter and his wife Carole, and Robert Walter and his wife Betty, all of Falls; Leetha Rought of Arizona; Joanne Cieslak and
February 6, 2012 her husband Richard of Old Forge; Susan Bauman of Scranton; Judy Lancaster and her husband Steve of Falls; several nieces and nephews; an Aunt Emily Coolbaugh; an uncle Phil Hedely; his partner and caregiver Kathy of Moosic. Cremation took place at Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home. Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel. To send an online condolence, visit www.jameswilsonfuneralhome.com.
Alyce C. Lopuhovsky February 5, 2012 Alyce C. Brutko Lopuhovsky, 86, of Swoyersville, died, February 5, 2012, at home with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Albert J. Lopuhovsky Sr. Born in Swoyersville, on September 3, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Steve and Caroline Dziadosz Brutko. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church, Swoyersville. She was a graduate of Swoyersville High School, Class of 1943. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by the Maltby Drug Store in
Swoyersville. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph Brutko and Edward Brutko; and infant sister, Anna Mae Brutko. Alyce was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister and aunt. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Surviving are her children, Paul Lopuhovsky and his wife, Rita, California; David Lopuhovsky and his wife, Beth, New Jersey; Albert Lopuhovsky , Alabama; Andrew Lopuhovsky and his wife, Paulette, Swoyersville; Joseph Lopuhovsky, Wyoming; Carolann Drevenak
and her husband, Andrew, Swoyersville; 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; sister, Mary Ann Whalen, New Jersey; brothers, Steven Brutko, Carlisle and Frederick Brutko, WilkesBarre; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Feb. 8 from the Bednarski Funeral Home, Wyoming, with a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Trinity Church, Swoyersville. Interment Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 613 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes-Barre, 18702.
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Jennie C. Forlenza, of Pittston, died February 8, 2012 at her home surrounded by her
loving family. She was born in Pittston, March 25, 1918, daughter of the late Pasquale DeVergilius and Mothers; Mary and Julia DeFoia DeVergilius. She was a life member of the Second Presbyterian Church, Pittston. She was a 1935 graduate of Pittston High School. Mrs. Forlenza was employed in the Greater Pittston Garment Industry and was also Co-Owner of Sweetland Restau-
rant, Pittston. She was a devoted Mother, Nana, Sister and Aunt, who loved to cook, bake, and entertain her family and friends. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Albert Forlenza; granddaughter, Jennifer Lynn Hood; son-in-law, John E. Hood; brother, Michael DeVergilius; sisters, Sarah Capwell, Mary Corrado and Rose Sobuta She is survived by daughters, Alberta Bainbridge and husband, Merle, Royersford; Louise Hood, West Pittston; sisters, Natalie Skupen, Plains; Viola DeFazio, Pittston; grandchildren, Merle Bainbridge and his wife, Mary; Mark Bainbridge and his wife, Kim; Deanne Carmean
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and her husband, Clay; John Hood and his wife, Vicki; greatgrandchildren, Ian, Emily, Max, Weston, Matthew, Mariah Bainbridge, and JJ Hood; nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews; and great-great nieces and nephews The funeral was held Feb. 11 from the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, West Pittston with services in the Second Presbyterian Church, Pittston. Interment Pittston Cemetery. Memorial donations may be sent to Second Presbyterian Church, 143 Parsonage Street, Pittston, 18640 or VNA Hospice of NEPA, 900 Rutter Avenue, Suite 8, Forty Fort, 18704.
Ronald E. Shager, 43, a resident of West Pittston, died, February 6, 2012, in his home following a lengthy illness. Mr. Shager was born in Jenkins Township, son of Charlene Leisenring Shager Ramage, at home, and the late Everett Shager. He attended Wyoming Area High School. Mr. Shager had been employed as a manager by the Gallery of Sound at several
Wyoming Valley locations. Also surviving are brothers, Michael Shager, Wyoming, and James Shager, Hazleton; stepfather, Robert Ramage, at home. A private funeral will be held at the convenience of the family from the H. Merritt Hughes Funeral Home, West Pittston, with burial in Mountain View Cemetery, Harding.
Francis C. Hall February 4, 2012 Francis C. Hall, 67, of WilkesBarre, died February 4, 2012, at home. He was born in Pittston, a son of the late Lehman and the late Alice Hall. He graduated from Jenkins TownshipHighSchoolandearned an associate’s degree in business from Luzerne County Community College. He worked for many years at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital as a unit secretary and
was a member of Christ Community Church, Kingston. He was also preceded in death by brothers Robert and Ernie Aksomitus. Surviving are a sister, Mary O’Brien, Inkerman, and a brother, Philip Aksomitus, Street, Md., and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were private. Arrangements are by the KizisLokuta Funeral Home, Pittston.
Mary Koytek February 4, 2012 Mary (Cebula) Koytek, 78, of Taylor, died Feb. 4, 2012 at Riverside RehabandNursing Center, Taylor. She was born in Dupont, on March 28, 1933 and was the daughter of the late Stanley and Helen (Karkut) Cebula. She was a member of Nativity Of Our Lord Parish Church, Duryea. She attended Dupont schools, and worked in the g arment industry. Her brothers John and Stanley Cebula,alsoprecededherindeath.
Maryissurvivedbyherhusband of 58 years, Stanley A. Koytek; her sons, Stanley J., of Taylor; Ronald, of Duryea, and David Koytek, of Altoona; her brother Andrew Cebula, of Avoca; sister, Rosalie Dudeck, of Plains; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Feb. 9 from Kiesinger Funeral Services, Duryea, with Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Rosary Church, Duryea. Interment Holy Rosary Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.
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James W. O’Malley February 5, 2012 joy his company and conversation, and to tap into his extensive knowledge about topics ranging from history to sports. During the past several years, Jim was semiretired and enjoyed spending time visiting his family and traveling with his wife. He is survived by his wife, Theresa "Tess" (McGrail) O’Malley; his five children, Eileen and her husband, AlIudicello, of McLean Va.; Erin and son-in-law, Matt Ross, Boston, Mass.; Terri O’Malley, Downingtown; Jim O’Malley and his wife, Trish, McLean, Va.; and Tom O’Malley, Avoca; sister, Rose Ann Drummond, and family of Springfield, Pa. He will be dearly missed by his loving grandchildren, Kelly Ann Gilmore, Esquire, of Washington, D.C.; James and Connor O’Malley, McLean, Va.; uncle, William Gabello, Old Forge; aunts, Catherine McMullen, Plattsburg, N.Y., and Marguerite Gaylets, Pittston; many nieces and nephews. Jim was also preceded in death his brothers, Francis "Nick" O’Malley and Lawrence O’Malley. The funeral was held Feb. 11 in Kniffen O’Malley Funeral Home, Avoca, with a Mass of Christian Burial in The Queen of the Apostles Church in Avoca, of which he was a lifetime member. Interment Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton. Condolences may be sent atwww.BestLifeTributes.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 613 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes-Barre, 18702-7902.
member of the V.F.W Post 4909 Women’s Auxiliary of Dupont, the Dupont Polish Club and at one time was very active with the Dupont Little League. Her family was the heart of her existence and her time with them created a life that she treasured, one full of beautiful experiences and cherished memories. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank, who passed away in 1990; son, Louis Smithonic; brother, Stanley Golembiewski; twin sister, Jean Exeter; and sister, Lottie Golembiewski. She is survived by her sons,
Ronald and his wife, Sandy; David and his wife, Marina; and Michael, all of Dupont; grandchildren, Louis Smithonic Jr., Susan Lombardo, Brianne Smithonic and Austin Smithonic; two greatgrandchildren, Leanna Lombardo and Carissa Lombardo; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Feb. 10 in Kiesinger Funeral Services, Duryea, with a Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont. Interment parish cemetery. Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.
Theresa F. Wassil February 4, 2012 Theresa Florence (Zavada) Wassil died at Bethesda Care Center on February 4, 2012, after residing there for the past six years. She was born in Wyoming, on October17,1928, to John and Helen (Warganin) Zavada, and attended Wyoming public schools. She married Andrew Wassil Jr. on June 25, 1949 at St. John’s Baptist Church in Pittston. They were married for 50 wonderful years. Together they owned and operated the Sullivan Park Service in Exeter, living above the business. During this time, Theresa kept the books for the business while raising four children. In the 1960s they purchased property in the mountains and later built their family home. She loved sewing and put her talents to good use, making all of her daughters’ clothing, which later
led to her employment with Leslie Fay Dress Company. There she was responsible for making the company’s prototype wedding dresses. She continued working there until retirement. Theresa kept herself busy with her many interests and hobbies. In addition to sewing, she loved to quilt, making quilts for all of her children and grandchildren. Other interests included gardening, canning and cooking. Her family was especially fond of her "piggies" and chili sauce. She also enjoyed painting wooden crafts which her husband had made. She is survived by her children, son, David (Cathy) Wassil, Gibsonburg, Ohio; daughters, Gloria (Daryl) Nace, Carlisle; Diane (Daniel) Suter, Vernon, N.J., and Christine (Keith) Hutchings, Washington; grandchildren, Jeff, Megan and Brian Wassil; Erin (Daniel) Nowell; Beth (BJ) Gambaro; Brittany Brudzinski; Destiny (Alan) Tormey; Dustin (Man-
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James W. "Jim" O’Malley, 78, of Avoca, died unexpectedly, February 5, 2012, in Boca Raton Regional Hospital, FL. Jim was born on September 21, 1933, in Avoca, to the late, James and Arlene (Gabello) O’Malley. He was a graduate of Avoca High School and the University of Scranton, and attended the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. Jim was a dedicated and active member of his community. He served on the board of the Lackawanna Valley Sanitary Authority, the Avoca Borough Council, the Jolly Boys Association, the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Knights of Columbus. He also coached St. Mary’s boys basketball team. In the 1950s, Jim and Tess purchased the train station located at 501 Main St., in Avoca, one of only three remaining in the area, for Main Pool and Chemical, a business that was originally started by his father in 1930. The station, which he preserved and beautifully renovated, is now home to Main Pool & Chemical Co. Inc., which Jim expanded with the help of his son, Tom. Jim truly cherished the friends he made throughout his lifetime. He was admired for his generosity, and he was passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Local politicians, businessmen, neighbors and friends would frequently visit him at his Main Street business to en-
Louise (Golembiewski) Smithonic, 84, was blessed to pass away peacefully and to be ushered into the arms of God after living a rich and fulfilling life, on February 6, 2012, in Riverside Rehab and Nursing Center, Taylor. She was born in 1927, and was a daughter of the late Louis and Stella (Kuchinski) Golembiewski. Louise was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont, and a member of its Women’s Altar and Rosary Society. She attended Dupont schools, and worked and retired in the local garment industry. She was a
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Michael J. Lizonitz and Kristin Jasinski
Summer wedding planned Kristin Jasinski and Michael J. Lizonitz, together with their families, announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Patricia and Peter D. Jasinski, of South Windsor, Connecticut. She is the granddaughter of the late Dorothy and Chester Jasinski and the late Mary and Roman Remlinger. The prospective groom is the son of Patricia and Michael P. Lizonitz, Jr., of Hughestown. He is the grandson of the late Helen and Joseph Kulick, of Dupont and the late Janet and Michael P. Lizonitz, Sr., of Duryea. Ms. Jasinski is a 2002 graduate of South Windsor High School and graduated summa cum laude from Providence College, Providence, Rhode Island with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. She is a treasury analyst at Cigna Health Care in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Mr. Lizonitz is a 1998 graduate of Pittston Area High School and graduated summa cum laude from East Stroudsburg University with a bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics. He is a Fellow in the Society. A wedding is planned for early summer. The couple will reside in South Windsor, Connecticut.
Megan Delaney and Michael Patterson
To wed in the Bahamas Megan Delaney and Michael Patterson, together with their families, announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Jay and Valerie Delaney, of Wilkes-Barre. She is the granddaughter of Jay and Dorothy Delaney, of Pittston and Bernice Sakaduski, of Wilkes-Barre Twp. and the late Joseph Sakaduski. The prospective groom is the son of Thomas (Red) and Nancy Patterson, of West Avoca. He is the grandson of the late Louis Patterson, of Avoca, and the late Bernard and Doris Gardner, of Avoca. Ms. Delaney is a 2005 graduate of Coughlin High School. She is a 2009 and 2011graduate of Misericordia University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and Master of Business Administration degree. She is employed by Wells Fargo Bank. Mr. Patterson is a 1997 graduate of Seton Catholic High School High School. He is employed by the Luzerne County Sheriff’s Department. The couple will exchange vows in Nassau, Bahamas, in June 2012.
Five generations of Gavlick family gather Five generations of the Gavlick family gathered to celebrate the Christmas holidays. Shown here, from left, seated, are great-great grandmother Rosalie (Cupani) Gavlick, of West Wyoming; mother Haley Gavlick, of Lancaster, holding Kayden Gavlick. Standing, are great-grandfather Joseph Gavlick, of Red Lion; and grandmother Amy Gavlick, of Lititz.
First Reconciliation celebrated at Our Lady of the Eucharist Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish, Pittston, recently celebrated First Reconciliation. Having completed a two-year preparation program, 15 children celebrated their First Reconciliation on Sunday, Feb. 5, at 2:00 p.m. Coordinator of Religious Education is Maurita Bartnikowski. Katryna Reilly serves as catechist for the second grade. Rev. Thomas J. Maloney is the pastor of Our Lady of the Eucharist. Front row, left to right: Abby Lazecki, Isabella Latona, Paige Washko, Richard Bowen, Matthew Mayers, Samantha Quinn, Avalon Starrie, and Shelby Klush. Second row, left to right: Ben Frederick, Stephen Schott, Madion Decker, Avery McNulty, Kalyssa Reilly, Madison Hector, and Ethan Ghannam. Back row, left to right: Maurita Bartnikowski, Father Tom Maloney and Katryna Reilly.
Sancity of Life Sunday observed at St. Monica’s On January 22, Sanctity of Human Life Sunday was observed at St. Monica’s Parish in West Wyoming. A Pro-Life drive was held to commemorate the 39th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade which legalized abortion in the United States. Confraternity of Christian Doctrine students and parishioners donated needed baby items for the Pennsylvanians for Human Life Center in Wilkes-Barre. Petitions during the Sunday liturgy were read by members of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality. Donated baby products were presented during the offertory procession by Sodality members. Left to right, top row: Sandy Nardell-Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality moderator; Julianna Bounsante, Katherine Sokirka, Brittany Winsock, Father McKernan, pastor St. Monica’s parish; Betty Caffery, president of Wilkes-Barre Pro-life Center; Ada Magni, Pro-life moderator; Emily Kneeream, Gabrielle Alberigi, Maria Marianacci, Anneliese Romani, Lauren Sokirka; kneeling, Morgan Coolbaugh and Isabella Romani; front row, Ariel Vikara, Tessa Romani, Alison Lynch and Nicole Silinski.
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No school Feb. 17 and Feb. 20; 8th grade field trip money due PA Middle School News
Parent/Teacher Conferences Parent/Teacher Conferences for the second marking period were held this past Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Mr. Bilbow and the faculty thank everyone who took the time to come and visit. If you were unable to attend Parent/Teacher conferences, report cards will be distributed to students his week. Science Olympiad Members of the Science Olympiad will meet on Wednesday from 3 until 4:30 in room 145. Rides should be in front of the Middle School no later than 4:15 p.m. In-Service Day Friday, Feb. 17, is a teacher inservice day. There will be no school for students on this day. The Pittston Area School District will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20, in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday. Schools will reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 21, according to the regular schedule. 8th Grade Field Trip The 8th grade will be going to see the movie, “Hunger Games” on April 4. The cost of the trip is $18 and is due by Friday, Feb. 10. Students are asked to hand their money into Mrs. Ferentino or Mrs. Rebovich as soon as possible. Mathcounts The following students who accompanied Dr. Keska and represented the PA middle school at the Luzerne County Mathcounts competition at Luzerne County Community College: Kate Musto, Abigail Sheerer, Steven Shamnoski, Patrick Mitchell, Austin Smithonic, Marley O’Brien, Taylor Baloga, Molly Walsh, Haley Norwillo, Abigail Norwillo. Sports and Activities Middle School Sports Weekly Schedule 9th Grade Girls’ Basketball: Tuesday, Feb 14, at Wyoming Valley West Thursday, Feb 16, vs. Wyoming Area Visit www.highschoolsports.net for more information PA Primary Center
No school There is no school on the following days: Friday, Feb. 17, for teacher in-service and Monday, Feb. 20, for Presidents’ Day. School will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Heart-to-Heart Project The Primary Center’s annual Heart-to-Heart Project to benefit the American Heart Association begins in February. Information will be sent home throughout the month. Raffle tickets for baskets will be available in the lobby dur-
Pictured are some of the students who represented the Pittston Area Middle School in the Mathcounts competition at Luzerne County Community College: 1st row, Abigail Norwillo, Molly Walsh, Taylor Baloga, Haley Norwillo, Steven Shamnoski, and Abigail Sheerer; 2nd row, Dr. Susann Savelli-Keska, Club Moderator, Austin Smithonic, Marley O'Brien, Kate Musto, Patrick Mitchell, and Mr. Patrick Bilbow, Principal.
ing parent conferences. February assembly The Primary Center “What’s Special About February” Assembly will be held on Friday, Feb. 24. Mrs. Jones’ and Mrs. Seifert’s second-grade classes will perform at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dental Month February is Dental Health Month. Students will learn about good dental hygiene throughout the month of February. A dental hygiene presentation will be held for all students on Feb. 27. Box Tops for Education The Primary Center collects Box Tops for Education. Remember to send in the box tops logo from General Mills and Betty Crocker products. Weather information Information on school delays or closings due to the weather is posted on the Pittston Area website at www.pittstonarea.com. The information will scroll across the screen. Note about reading Remember to read to your child daily. Provide your child with the opportunity to simply enjoy listening to you read a story. Note about writing Gather materials to make family Valentine cards with your child to practice writing names. Review the rule that names begin with a capital letter. Let your
child try to write the names of family members and friends. Use groups of three names and practice putting the names in alphabetical order. Math opportunity Use real coins to help your child understand the concept of money value. Set out real coins and have your child practice naming the coins and telling their value. Let your child arrange the coins in order of value. Practice making 25 cents using as many variations of coins as you can. Repeat this activity for different amounts up to $1. PA Kindergarten
100th day celebration The 100th day of school was celebrated on Thursday, Feb. 9 in the cafeteria with students, teachers and educational assistants. Students counted to 100 by 1s, 5s and 10s, did 100 jumping jacks, took 100 steps and sang songs celebrating the 100th day. When the children thought the festivities were over, the teachers surprised them by spraying them with Silly String. Raffle tickets Gift baskets and gift certificate raffle tickets will be available for $1 during the week of parent conferences with proceeds being donated to American Heart Association. Staff pur-
chased items and gift certificates were donated by local businesses. Winners will be selected at the end of February. Additional tickets can be purchased throughout the month. Valentine’s Day A Valentine’s Day Party will be held on Tuesday, Feb.14. Anyone wishing to send a treat, may do so by either sending it with their child or dropping it off at the office. Birthday and holiday treats should be healthy and nutritious. A list of ideas for a healthier classroom celebration was sent home recently. The school’s food service can provide safe portion-controlled food items for a reasonable cost. Contact Sue Rudalavage, food service director, at 654-7770. School schedule There will be no school on Friday, Feb 17 due to teacher in-service day. There will be no school on Monday, Feb 20 for President’s Day. Parent identification Parents/guardians must present identification whenever students are released from school and are asked to have this information ready when entering the office. Parents are reminded to review school bus safety rules with their child. All children must remain seated until the bus stops. Cancellations
In the event of inclement weather, school cancellations, early dismissals and morning delays are broadcast over local television and radio stations and on media websites. Kindergarten Center is included with “Elementary” for cancellation announcements. Box tops collected General Mills Box tops for Education logos for 2011-2012 are being collected at the school. Parents are asked to cut the box tops and place them in bundles of 50 before sending them to their child’s teacher. Mardi Gras Night
The Pittston Area I.C.E. Club will sponsor a Mardi Gras night from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 1 in the high school cafeteria. Tickets are $4 for adults and $3 for children10 and under. Traditional New Orleans food, including sausage gumbo and rice and King’s Cake, will be on the menu. There will also be a mask decorating contest and entertainment. Senior spotlight
Anthony Schwab, of Jenkins Township, is the son of Tony and Jolyne Schwab and was born on June14,1994. Anthony’s favorite movie is “Remember the Titans”
and his favorite food is chicken franchisee. His idol is Derek Jeter. Anthony’s most memorable moment of high school was winning the 2011 Wyoming Area football game in the fourth quarter. The most challenging part of high school for Anthony was the Advanced Placement and honors classes. If he could teach any class, he would teach Biology Honors. After high school, Anthony plans to attend college. Anthony described his high school experience as memorable. Shaun McDermott, of Dupont, is the son of Tom and Lynn McDermott and was born on September 13, 1993. Some of Shaun’s favorites include Chinese food, the movie “Get Him to the Greek,” the band “The Doors,” the song “LA Woman” and celebrity Dwayne Wade. Shaun’s personal catchphrase is “Yay.” His best friends are Mike Stankoski and Jon Aston. Shaun is a member of the basketball team. He said the most challenging part of high school was waking up. Shaun described his high school experience as awesome. Emily Bogdan, of Duryea, is the daughter of Cindy and Jerry Bogdan and was born on March 29, 1994. Emily’s best friends are Kelly Lynn, Michael Hizny, Nicolette Bradsha, Pov and Eddie Winn. Her idol is Steven Sklanka. Emily’s personal catch phrase is “cool story, bro.” Emily’s most memorable high school experiences include winning the first football game, painting up for the pep squad and attending basketball games. The most challenging part of high school for Emily was the first day of freshman year. If Emily could start high school over again, she would talk to more of the people that she does now. Emily plans to attend Penn State after high school. Emily described her high school experience as dramatic. Afton Fonzo, of Avoca, is the daughter of Vincent and Kathryn Fonzo and was born on October 5, 1993. Some of Afton’s favorites include the movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” the band “Fall Out Boy” and celebrity Pete Wentz. Afton’s best friends are Shelby Smith and Jessica Oliveri. Afton is a member of the volleyball team and participates in Art Club and Stand Tall. Afton’s favorite teachers include Mr. Mills, Mrs. Plis, Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Greenwald. After high school, Afton plans to attend college.
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Intermediate, Primary, Kindergarten Menu for week of February 13 Monday: Pasta with meat sauce, bread slice or hot ham and cheese on bun, green beans, mandarin oranges, low fat milk Tuesday: Cheeseburger fajita or hot dog on bun, mixed vegetables, applesauce, low fat milk Wednesday: Grilled BBQ chicken on bun or fish sticks, bread slice, carrots, peaches, low fat milk Thursday: corn dog bites or bacon cheeseburger strips, baked fries, pears, low fat milk Friday: No school Alternates: Turkey wrap, chicken Caesar salad, ham and cheese hoagie, popcorn chicken with bread BREAKFAST Monday: Hot pockets Tuesday: Pancake sausage wrap Wednesday: Sausage, egg and cheese on bagel Thursday: Scrambled eggs with toast Friday: Waffles with syrup Available daily: Breakfast pizza, assorted cereals with buttered toast, juice and low fat milk PA High School/Middle School
mixed vegetables, fruit, low fat milk Tuesday: Pasta with meat sauce, garlic bread slice, corn, fruit, low fat milk Wednesday: Cheese steak panini, green beans, fruit, low fat milk Thursday: Roasted turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, bread slice, fruit, low fat milk Friday: No school High school breakfast: Grab & go at cafeteria store has hot breakfast sandwiches, breakfast pizza, bagels and cream cheese, cereal with toast, breakfast bars, fresh fruit, juice and low fat milk. Middle school breakfast Monday: Egg and cheese on bagel or French toast sticks with syrup Tuesday: Sausage and cheese on English muffin or scrambled eggs with toast Wednesday: Pancakes with syrup or egg, bacon and cheese on bagel Thursday: Breakfast pizza or egg and cheese on bagel Friday: Waffles with syrup or ham and cheese on bagel Available daily: Plain and specialty pizza, whole grain chicken patty, buffalo chicken hoagie, salads, assorted hoagies and wraps WA Elementary
Monday: Rotini with meatballs or pasta with butter-string cheese, bread, tossed salad with High School and Middle School dressing, cinnamon applesauce. Alternate – Menu for week of February 13 Cheese sandwich or PBJ or 4 oz. yogurt and animal crackers or sunflower seeds. Breakfast: Monday: Italian dunkers with marinara sauce, Whole-wheat cinnamon roll, cereal, juice milk
Tuesday: Mini corn dogs, or rib-a-que on bun, pickles, baked beans, peaches, Alternate – Cheese sandwich or PBJ or 4 oz. yogurt and animal crackers or sunflower seeds. Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, w/bacon, toast, juice milk Wednesday: Taco with lettuce and tomato or cheeseburger on bun, corn, seasoned rice, mixed fruit. Alternate – Cheese sandwich or PBJ or 4 oz. yogurt and animal crackers or sunflower seeds. Breakfast: Warm pizza slice, cereal, juice milk Thursday: Chicken fryz/dippin’ sauce, bread, mashed potatoes with gravy, peas and carrots, chocolate pudding. Alternate – Cheese sandwich or PBJ or 4 oz. yogurt and animal crackers or sunflower seeds. Breakfast: Bagel with jelly, fruit, juice, milk Friday: Bosco pizza dunkers w/marinara sauce, tossed salad/dressing, pears, oatmeal cookie. Alternate – Cheese sandwich or PBJ or 4 oz. yogurt and animal crackers or sunflower seeds. Breakfast: French toast w/syrup, cereal, juice, milk WA Secondary Center
Monday: A. Rotini pasta w/meatballs, or butter-cheese, bread B. Chicken parm, side pasta C. Chicken fajita w/ith ettuce, tomato, salsa, sour cream. D. Rib-a-que, cheeseburger or chicken patty on bun. Sides: Tossed salad with dressing C&D seasoned spiral potatoes, cinnamon applesauce. Tuesday:
A. Tyson hot’n spicy chicken sandwich, on bun B. Pizza bagel C. Philly double cheese steak hoagie D. Rib-a-que, cheeseburger or chicken patty on bun. Sides: Tortilla chips with salsa, pickle, peaches. Wednesday: A. Asian sesame chicken, rice B. Turkey, bacon, cheese and lettuce on honey wrap C. Taco bowl with beef, rice, corn tortilla chips, cheese, toppings. D. Rib-a-que, cheeseburger or chicken patty on bun. Sides: B&D baked potato wedges, corn, mixed fruit. Thursday: A. Baked chicken fryz, bread. B. Mashed potato bowl with chicken, corn, gravy, cheese C. Meatball hoagie with mozzarella cheese D. Rib-a-que, cheeseburger or chicken patty on bun. Sides: Peas and carrots, mashed potatoes with gravy, chocolate pudding. Friday: A. Bosco sticks w/marinara sauce B. Italian hoagie, lettuce C. Grilled cheese sandwich, chicken noodle soup D. Rib-a-que, cheeseburger or chicken patty on bun. Sides: Tossed salad, dressing, baked colossal fries, pears.
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William Patrick Conway III William Patrick Conway III, son of Calynn Hudock and Billy Conway, of Exeter, celebrated his first birthday on February 6. A party was given at Salerno’s Italian Restaurant with family and friends.
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Mckenna Rose Granahan, daughter of Christine and Kenneth Granahan, Exeter, celebrated her seventh birthday on February 11. Mckenna has a sister, Emma, who is 9 years old. Mckenna’s maternal grandparents, both deceased, are John and Frances Szish, of Exeter. Paternal grandparents, both deceased, are Patrick “Buddy” and June Granahan, of Pittston Township. Mckenna’s godparents are her cousin, Jessica Kneiss Rivera, of Omaha, Nebraska and her Uncle Tom Granahan, of Pittston. Mckenna is a kindergarten student and enjoys ballet and dancing.
Emily Anne Rinaldi, left, daughter of Jennifer and Ron Rinaldi, of Duryea, celebrated her ninth birthday on February 10. Emily is in third grade at Pittston Area, takes lessons in dance, gymnastics and ice-skating and plays softball. She has a big brother, Matthew, 10 years old and a little brother, Nicholas, 3 1/2 years old. Emily’s grandparents are Anne DeMaio, of Moosic, and the late Vincent DeMaio, Mary Ann and Ron Rinaldi, of Dupont, Rose Watkins, of Wilkes-Barre, and great grandmother Irene Orloski, of Dupont. Grace Mary White, daughter of Ronda and Doug White, of Pequannock, New Jersey, celebrated her eighth birthday on February 4. She is in the second grade at SJG Elementary School, takes lessons in ballet, tap and jazz and plays soccer. She has a big brother, Jack, who will be 10 in March and a little brother, Luke, 4 1/2 years old. Grace’s grandparents are Mary Ann and Ron Rinaldi, of Dupont, Marion White, of New Jersey and the late George White. Her great grandmother is Irene Orloski, of Dupont.
Happy Birthday! Stop by or mail your birthday photo to: The Sunday Dispatch 109 New Street Pittston, PA 18640
Polish Women meeting set The Polish Women’s Alliance of America Council 40 and 44 will meet on Sunday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m. at the Iron Skillet Restau-
rant, Dupont, to discuss plans for the annual Bal Polonaise. All PWAA members are invited to attend.
Zakk and Jacob Semon Zakk and Jacob Semon, sons of Kristopher and Theresa Norton Semon, of Pittston, are celebrating their birthdays in the month of February. Zakk was six years old on February 8 and Jacob will be nine years old on February 24. Their grandparents are Bill Norton, of West Wyoming, Rita Norton, of Forty Fort, Pat Semon, of Dallas and Mike Semón, of Olyphant. Their greatgrandmother is Veda Kalie, of Shickshinny.
Morgan Peters Morgan Grace Peters celebrated her third birthday on February10. She is the daughter of Tom and Lori Butler Peters. Grandparents are Joan and Jerry Butler, of Port Griffith and Terry Peters and the late Louis Peters. Her godparents are Cari Machulsky and Jerry Butler. Morgan has a brother, Nicholas, 5 years old.
Pictures can run in back and white for $2 or color for $10. Deadline is Wednesday at 5 p.m., but space is limited, so pictures will be published on a first-come, first-served basis. Any questions, please call 602-0168. Checks can be made payable to The Sunday Dispatch.
Todd Shimko Jr. Todd Alan Shimko Jr., son of Todd and Rhonda Shimko, of Winfield, will celebrate his 10th birthday on February 16. Todd Alan is the grandson of Linda and Sam Wynn, of Wiconisco and Joe and Betty Shimko, of Avoca. He has a sister, Emma Grace, who is 7 years old.
Celebrating Chinese New Year at Cookie Corner, are from left, first row, Gabriel Keezer, Sophia Mead, Emma Gardner, Tristan Wilhelm, Nicholas Rinaldi, Alex Chen and Brady Yelland. Second row, Eugene Pugliese, Allyson Wysocki, Jacob Snyder, Nico Wilk, Alex Vacula, Madison Evans, Kierstyn Orlandini and Guy Jordan.
Chance Stofko Chance Hunter Stofko, son of Brian and Elisa Stofko, of Cunningham, Tenn., will celebrate his 13th birthday on February 12. Chance is the grandson of George and Peggy Stofko, of Harding, and Ron and Ruth Domal, of Moosic. His Nana Peggy will celebrate her birthday on February 18.
Snow White at Old Forge High Feb. 25 Scranton Public Theatre and the Old Forge High School Drama Club will present “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” at the Old Forge High School auditorium on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 1:00 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Old Forge Drama Club.
Members of the 3-year-old nursery school class at Cookie Corner who recently learned about Chinese New Year are, from left, Tristan Wilhelm Kierstyn Orlandini, Emma Gardner, Madison Evans and Alex Vacula. Absent at the time of the photo were Giana Gallagher and Adriana Fanti.
All tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased at the door beginning at 12:30 p.m. the day of the performance. The play will star professional actress Agnes Members of the 3-year-old Cummings as the Evil Queen along with a cast and crew of stu- nursery school class at Cookie dents from Old Forge High Corner under the guidance of Mrs. Joan Urban recently School.
Chinese New Year observed at Cookie Corner learned about and celebrated Chinese New Year. As part of the tradition, children receive lucky red money envelopes and danced
in dragon or lion costumes. In year of the dragon. Teacher assistants are Mrs. the Chinese Zodiac, a different animal represents each year and Doris Conant and Mrs. Theresa children learned that this is the Guzik.
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Re-registration information for the 2012-2013 school year has been sent home to currentlyenrolled families and general registration began this past week for those on the waiting list. Holy Rosary asks all families to return registrations as soon as possible, as there are limited openings in some classes. For information on new registrations, call the school office at 457-2553. Thank you, volunteers
Thank you to parents, grandparents, families and friends for making our Catholic Schools’ Week celebration so special. Thanks also to our PTO and everyone who made our Valentine Party and Dance so special this past week.
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Voucher sales will continue to be held in Sacred Heart Church Hall in Duryea from 8 to 10 a.m. each Thursday. School families may send in orders on Wednesday to be filled on Thursday
Representatives from Walgreens Pharmacy donated cleaning and other supplies to Holy Rosary School in Duryea at the school's temporary location at the former St. Mary's School in Avoca to aid in their flood recovery efforts. Cases of antibacterial soap, disinfectant wipes, batteries, scissors, adhesive bandages, gloves, facial tissues, and a digital camera were among the items donated. From left, Holy Roasary fourth grader Jake Terrana, third grader Lola Terrana, administrative intern Candice Lee, Walgreens store manager Bojan Milasinovic, Walgreens pharmacy manager Hank Aftewicz, Holy Rosary principal Kathleen Gilmartin, and third graders Patrick Bennie and Thomas Lee. PHOTO BY BILL TARUTIS
Recycling
There will be no school for students on Friday, Feb.17 as all teachers will participate in the annual Diocesan Teachers Institute. School will be closed Monday, Feb. 20 in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday.
In addition to cartridge recycling, we also have cell phone recycling. Select cell phones can be dropped off in the same location and recycled for credit. For more information or for a list of qualifying cartridges, visit www.fundingfactory.com or contact Mrs. Skutack at 4572553.
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The Holy Rosary PTO invites all adults to its third annual Night at the Races event set for Friday, Feb.17 at Prince of Peace/St. Mary’s Church Hall, 216 Grace St,, Old Forge. Special thanks to Father Louis Kaminski and his parishioners for sharing their church hall with us during our relocation due to the September flooding.
Campbell’s Soup labels and Box Tops for Education are being collected. These programs enable us to provide educational resources that may be unaffordable through our regular budget. They offer merchandise like computers, software, sports equipment, reference materials, science and art items and musical instruments.
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Wyoming Area School District is offering two Drivers Ed. Theory classes for sophomores. Session one will consist of 20 11/2-hour classes meeting two or three times per week. Session two will consist of 10 3-hour classes meeting once per week on Saturdays. Each student will pay $90 for the class. Checks may be payable to the Wyoming Area School District. Seats are on a first come/first served basis with 15 students per
class. Classes will be held at the Secondary Center with Session one in room 164 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Session two will also meet in room 164 from 9 a.m. to noon. Session one will be held on: Feb. 13, 14, 16, 21, 23, 27, 29; Mar. 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20. Session two will be held on: Feb. 11, 25; Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Apr. 14, 21, 28. These classes will meet the 30-hour theory aspect of Drivers Education.
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Auxiliary distributes poppies The Plains American Legion Auxiliary Unit 558 recently distributed poppies at the Wyoming Valley Mall. This collection helps the Auxiliary with a number of local charities, especially the VA Medical Center. From left, are Anna Mae Lavan, secretary; Nancy Brogna, Theresa Kaslavage and Ruth M. Pasavage, president. Absent at the time of the photo were Julia J. Artzus, historian; and Shannon, vice president.
Penn State students visit residents at Oakwood Terrace Penn State Worthington Scranton’s Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) students visited Oakwood Terrace in Moosic recently. The “Issues in Aging” class toured the facility and discussed Alzheimer’s, dementia and memory care issues. From left, seated, are Benjamin Pisanchyn, Abigail Kakareka, Sarah McDermott, Jeffrey Smith, Geraldine Ferrer and Alison Durante. Standing, Kirsten Stevens, Renee Messina, Angela Capone, Christopher Wallick, Bradley Howell, Michael Cipilewski, Janine Starinsky, executive director, Oakwood Terrace; Trudy Stanko, Amanda Lilik, Dr. Janet Melnick and Stephanie Silfee.
Red Hat Queens plan day The Wilkes-Barre Area Queens Council is sponsoring Red Hat Day from noon to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25 at Genetti’s, 77 E. Market Street, Wilkes-Barre. Cost is $18 and all members of Red Hat chapters are invited along with any female guest. For more information, contact Loraine Risley, chairperson 288-1430 or Cathy Lanyon for reservations at 310-1263. From left, seated, are Evelyn O’Hara Stein, Eyrish Eyes; Loraine Risley, Chairperson, Social Butterflies; and Fran Goldman, President, Back Mt. Laurels. Second row, June Dowling and Terry Pogirnicki, Frolicking Fedoras and Nancy Kodra and Pat Konopki, Angels Among Us.
LCCC students judge poetry Students in the Luzerne County Community College Literary Arts Society recently took part in judging poetry submitted by members of the Nanticoke Senior Center. The poems were entered in a statewide contest sponsored by the Pennsylvania Association of Senior Centers. The theme for the poetry contest was “New Age, New Focus.” From left, seated, are Tasha Olszyk, Beaumont; Jimmy Stuart, Ashley; Joseph Chilson, Hanover Township, president, LCCC Literary Arts Society; and Mary Stchur, Kingston, advisor, Literary Arts Society and associate professor and chair, English, LCCC. Standing, Allison Williams, Kingston, secretary, LCCC Literary Arts Society; Susan Porter Allen, Mountain Top, vice president, LCCC Literary Arts Society; Joe Brady, Plymouth; Paula Rittenhouse, Plymouth, treasurer, LCCC Literary Arts Society; and Brenda Lispi, Pittston, senior center services director, Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne/Wyoming Counties and board member, Pennsylvania Association of Senior Centers.
Volunteers aid homebound seniors Over the last 15 years, volunteers of the Pittston Senior Center (PSC) have packed 100 homebound packages which are distributed to homebound seniors in Luzerne County. Members of the PSC donate $1 a month to help defray costs of the packed with a pair of crocheted booties, a lap robe (which was crocheted by center members), toiletries, etc. From left, are Marie Dooner, Amy Alpaugh, Helen Shannon, Thelma Prandy, Theresa Macuga, Kitty Tibbett and Irma Macareo.
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Wilkes University students to complete internships this spring More than 80 students from Wilkes University will complete internships in the spring 2012 semester. These students will complete their internships at various businesses and organizations in Pennsylvania, and they represent several different classes and majors from Wilkes. Fifty-four of the students met early in the semester for an orientation session. From left, first row, are Bridget Hine, WilkesBarre; Yasmine Solomon, Dunmore; Kayla Kin-
ney, Hazleton; Alexandra Roman, Mountain Top; Haydn Fry, Milton; Rachel Kretz, Wilkes-Barre; Kirstin Cook, Windham, Me.; Elizabeth Voda, Tunkhannock; Florence Aryee, Newark, NJ. Second row, Sharon Castano, internship coordinator, Devin Albrecht, Shavertown; Christa Tutella, Wilkes-Barre; Mark Wallis, Carbondale; Matt Ellery, Middlesex, NJ; Sean Cox, Levittown, NY; Chelsea Uselding, Evanston, IL; Joseph Pugilese, Staten Island, NY; Trevor Kurtz, Harleysville; Kristy Banner, Wilkes-Barre; Cassidy Strickland,
Union Dale; Amanda Leonard, Wilkes-Barre; Anna Sierra, Old Forge. Third row, Jenna Sargent, Stroudsburg; Sue Ekstrom, Binghamton, NY; Nona Poehler, Cape May, NJ; Bryan Calabro, Olyphant; Chris Fadule, Hazleton; Bhadresh Patel, Scranton; Clifton Richardson, Reading; Joe Chrismer, Mountain Top; Weston McCollum, Harrisburg; Stephen Exeter, Old Forge; Jared Sabol, Mountain Top; Tyler Ryan, Wilkes-Barre; Tim Husty, Wilkes-Barre; Andrew Harris, Macungie; Bryan Hughes, Olyphant. Fourth row, Andrew
Razawich, Tunkhannock; Phillip LaBelle, Bloomsburg; James Carty, Swoyersville; Sarah Mitrotz, Lancaster; Ryan Rozaieski, Throop; James Da Re, Allentown; James Harcher, Modena, NY; Michael Conville, Pottsville; Austin Loukas, Windham, ME; Josh Elmore, Shickshinny; Craig Santoski, Scranton; Jonathan Nagar, Sayre; Albert Clocker, Swoyersville; James Barcheski, Hanover Township; Kyle Wolfe, Bushkill; Ryan Burdick, Madison, NY; and Corey Martin, Central Islip, NY.
OLD FORGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Old Forge second quarter Honor Roll is announced Christopher Thomas, principal of Old Forge High School, has announced the names of students who have been named to the honor roll for the second quarter of the 2011-2012 school year. 12th GRADE John Argonish, David Argust, Brittany Baron, Adam Barsigian, Karlie Brace, Corinne Breymeier, Nichole Burkhart, Colin Carey, Emily Celli, Joseph Ciuccio, Sara Dukauskas, Joseph Fortini, Michelle Giacometti, Victoria Graham, Nicholas Grevera, Nina Grippo, Dylan Harrison, Kelly Kempa, Shana Kwiatkowski, John Licciardone, Sara Manso, Natalie Mischello, Ian Nemetz, Corey Palma, Mark Panusky, Maria Perrone, Michael Phan, Marisa Pherreigo, Stephanie Piccoletti, Miguel Rosa, Ashley Salerno, Mia Sallavanti, Philip Scavo, Jessica Shiptoski, Sarah Soucek, Brendan Stinson, Christopher Talipski, Joshua Tisdel, Cecily Vega, Nicholas Vieira, Kelci Wolfe, Samantha Ziemba. 11th GRADE Andre Aldubayan, Bryonna Aldubayan ,Ariana Argust, Anna Balanovich, Mia Baresse, Karmyn Bruno, Briannan Budzak, Chelsea Cadwalder, Meagan Calogero, Kayla Chludzinski, David Chromey, Stephanie Cichy, Tyler Clark, Anthony DeSando, Derek Drasba, Brian Finnerty, Gabriella Gillern, Elizabeth Godusky, Alyssa Hobbs, Nicholas Killino, Mariah Kresefski, Victoria Lee, Daphne
line, Alexa Furcon, Kayleen Hutchinson, Jacob Manetti,,Stephen Mascaro, Stewart Mitchell, Christian Mozeleski, Taylor Nemetz, Paul Papi, Gabriel Saucedo, Erica Stolan, Teri Vieira, Brandon Yescavage and Marisa Zambetti. 9th GRADE Aisha Aldubayan, Leah Belotti, Reilly Boyd, Alexandra Brown, Anthony Cantarella, Cameron Carpenter, Kai Coolbaugh, Mary Cosentini, Anthony Delucca, Anthony Dougher, Tiffany Dukauskas, Brendan Edwards, Shaina Eremo, Matthew Gallagher, Kayla Grasso, Eric Grochowski, Zachary Horn, Janelle Jones, Ryan Levan, Jenna Loeffler, Peyton Nieshman, Nina Pascolini, Vienna Piazza, David Pietryka, Robert Rinaldi, Mrs. Nicole VanLuvender, principal of the Old Forge Elementary school, announced January Devil Corey Souryavong, Nicole TaPride students who have been for their recognition of outstanding demonstrations of Devil Pride giaferri, Jewel Talarico, Sabrina (Prepared, Respectful, Independent, Dependable and Example) to others. From left, are Sean Dono- Talarico, Mark Voyack, Ryan van, third grade; Julia Iacavazzi, second grade; Eli Browning, first grade; Gabriella Eremo, kinVoyack, Kelci Yesnowski. dergarten. Second row, Jeremy Zaykowski , fourth grade; Jimmy Perry, fifth grade; Christian Killi8th GRADE no, sixth grade; and Mrs. VanLuvender. Brendan Bordick-Lesavage, Kathryn Bound, Cassidy BurkMaeso, Nicole Mancuso, Shau- rah Cherundolo, Devin Chickey, Rachel Coval, Courtney Ender- hart, Michael Cantarella, Alexis na Nunes, Marina Parker, Anthony Piccolini, Kristen Pietryka, Kimberly Regan, Nicole Roberts, Tyler Salerno, Brittany Souryavong, Samantha Talarico, Brian Tomasetti, Phillip Vahey, andy Webb, arren Welsh, ourtney Woolaver, Melanie Wylam 10th GRADE James Aversa, Rhyan Barnic, Jamie Bennett, Troy Benson, Natalie Bieryla, Joseph Bruno, Gena Cadwalder, Cassidy Califano, Lauren Carey, Matthew Cesare, Anne Cherundolo, Sa-
Coval, Andrea DeSando, Alexis DiGregorio, Thomas Domozych, Steven Farber, Matthew Foss, Sara Fumanti, Meredith Giglio, Gerald Hobbs, Taylor Hoover, Amanda Jones,J ohn Lee, Erika Licciardone, Taylor Marsico, Christian Mitchell, Nicholas Pelosi, Melaina Pepsin, Trisha Renna, John Roberts, Armando Sallavanti, Debra Sekol, Amanda Taylor, Daicia Tompkins, Gabrielle Verespey, Kara White, Daniel Zaykowski, Kimberly Ziemba. 7th GRADE Trevor Brown, Justin Condeelis, Corrine Enderline, Maya Florovito, Casey Greenfield, Benjamin Grochowski, Sarah Hiller, Shane Hoffman, Kelly Kishbaugh, Julia Kuckla, Ethan Mulrooney, Christopher O’ Brien, Cameron Read, Alyssa Salerno, Francesca Samony, Shane Smith, Taylor Tansely, Alexis Tayoun, Tyler Termini, Areyonna Tompkins, Megan Tucker, Joshua Wagner, Robert Wormuth, Amphone Xayaphone.
W YO M I N G A R E A C AT H O L I C
Birthday Dress Down Day this Wednesday Wyoming Area Catholic School has planned a Birthday Dress Down Day for Wednesday, Feb. 15. On Friday, Feb. 17, there will be no school. It is a Teacher InService Day. On Monday, Feb. 20, there will be no school in recognition of President’s Day Forensics Forensics Practice for the week of Feb. 13: Monday - 2:45 to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday - 2:45 to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday - 2:45 to 4:00 p.m. Food Drive As a continuation of our ser-
vice work at Wyoming Area Catholic, and a extension of the Catholic School Week theme: Faith, Academics and Service, the Student Council is sponsoring a food drive until Feb.17. The food drive will benefit the Greater Pittston Food Pantry located at Seton Catholic High School in Pittston. Student Council is accepting only non-perishable items. Labels Parents are reminded to keep sending in Campbell Soup Labels and Box Tops for Education. The containers for the labels are in the main hallway.
OFHS tech students complete project The Old Forge High School Fall Wood Technology completed its community service project recently. The group, under the supervision of OFHS Technolo-
gy Education teacher Neil Dadurka, made 32 wood cat dishes with stainless steel bowls for the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. Anyone who adopted a cat from
the shelter received a bowl free of charge. From left, first row, are Cory Stuart, Warren Reed, Griffin Pond Animal Shelter; John Licciardone, Natalie Bi-
eryla, Jessica Ferack, Matt Cesare and Christian Mozeleski. Second row, Ryan Cadwalder, Chris Talipski, Matt Trotta, Isiah Leepier and Nick Vieira.
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NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that Letters Testamentary have been granted in the Estate of JOSEPH J. HAWK, late of the Borough of Duryea, who died December 5, 2012. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims to present the same, without delay, with the Executrix, MONICA HAWK and her Attorneys. SAPORITO, SAPORITO & FALCONE 490 NORTH MAIN STREET PITTSTON, PA 18640
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Excellent condition inside & out. Garage kept. Regularly serviced by dealer, records available. Option include alloy wheels, decklid spoiler, sport seats, interior accent lighting (blue), Nose mask and custom cut floor mats. Dark grey with black interior. 56K highway miles. REDUCED! $13,300. Call 570-709-4695
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ACURA `06 TL
White Diamond 80K original miles, 1 Owner, Garage Kept, Camel Leather Interior, 3.2L / 6 Cylinder, 5-Speed Automatic, Front/Rear & Side Airbags, ABS Navigation System, 8Speaker Surround System, DVD /CD /AM/FM/ Cassette, XM Satellite Radio, Power & Heated Front Seats, Power Door Locks & Windows, Power Moonroof, 4 Snow Tires Included!.... And Much, Much, More! Car runs and looks beautiful $16,500 Firm Call 239-8461
BMW `01 X5
4.4i. Silver, fully loaded, tan leather interior. 1 owner. 103k miles. $8,999 or best offer. Call 570-814-3666
BMW `04 325i
Automatic. Dark blue with black interior. Showroom condition. 20,000 original miles. Garage kept. $14,900 (570) 814-8106
BMW `99 M3with Convertible
Hard Top. AM/FM. 6 disc CD. 117 K miles. Stage 2 Dinan suspension. Cross drilled rotors. Cold air intake. All maintenance records available. $11,500 OBO. 570-466-2630
CHEVROLET `04 CORVETTE COUPE Torch red with
black and red interior. 9,700 miles, auto, HUD, removable glass roof, polished wheels, memory package, Bose stereo and twilight lighting, factory body moldings, traction control, ABS, Garage kept - Like New. $25,900 (570) 609-5282
CHEVROLET `99 CAVALIER 4 door sedan, 4
cylinder, A/C, fresh tires, new brakes, garage kept, non-smoker. Inside perfect, outside shiny blue. Rides, runs, and handles like new car. 34,000 original miles. $4,495 570-313-5538
FORD ‘02 MUSTANG
GTRedCONVERTIBLE with black
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CHEVY ’77 CORVETTE Red & red, all
original. No hits, restoration. Rides and looks new. Exceptionally clean. A/c, pb, ps, pw, 51K $14,900 OBO 570-563-5056
DESOTO CUSTOM ‘49 4 DOOR SEDAN
HONDA `07 ACCORD
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EAGLE `95 TALON
Only 97,000 Miles. Full custom body kit, dark green metallic with gray interior. Dual exhaust, 4 coil over adjustable struts. All new brakes, air intake kit, strut brakes, custom seats, custom white gauges, 2 pillar gauges, new stereo, alarm, custom side view mirrors. 4 cylinder automatic, runs excellent. $8,500. Call 570-876-1355 or 570-504-8540 (evenings) V6 EXL. 77K miles. 1 owner with maintenance records. Slate blue with leather interior. Sunroof. Asking $12,500. Call 570-239-2556
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JAGUAR `00 S TYPE
4 door sedan. Like new condition. Brilliant blue exterior with beige hides. Car is fully equipped with navigation system, V-8, automatic, climate control AC, alarm system, AM/FM 6 disc CD, garage door opener. 42,000 original miles. $9,000 Call (570) 288-6009
LEXUS `98 LS 400 Excellent condition,
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TOYOTA ‘04 CELICA GT 112K miles. Blue, 5
speed. Air, power windows/locks, CD/cassette, Keyless entry, sunroof, new battery. Car drives and has current PA inspection. Slight rust on corner of passenger door. Clutch slips on hard acceleration. This is why its thousands less than Blue Book value. $6,500 OBO. Make an offer! Call 570-592-1629
VOLKSWAGEN `04
Beetle - Convertible GREAT ON GAS!
Blue. AM/FM cassette. Air. Automatic. Power roof, windows, locks & doors. Boot cover for top. 22k. Excellent condition. Garage kept. Newly Reduced $14,000 570-479-7664 Leave Message
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CHEVY ‘30 HOTROD COUPE $49,000
FORD ‘76 THUNDERBIRD
All original $12,000
MERCEDES ‘76 450 SL $24,000
MERCEDES ‘29
Kit Car $9,000 (570) 655-4884 hell-of-adeal.com
FORD SALEEN ‘04 281 SC Coupe
1,000 miles documented #380 Highly collectable. $28,500 570-472-1854
3 on the tree with fluid drive. This All American Classic Icon runs like a top at 55MPH. Kin to Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Imperial Desoto, built in the American Midwest, after WWII, in a plant that once produced B29 Bombers. In it’s original antiquity condition, with original shop & parts manuals, she’s beautifully detailed and ready for auction in Sin City. Spent her entire life in Arizona and New Mexico, never saw a day of rain or rust. Only $19,995. To test drive, by appointment only, Contact Tony at 570-899-2121 or penntech84th@ gmail.com
FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE
STATION WAGON V8, automatic, 8 passenger, 3rd seat, good condition, 2nd owner. REDUCED TO $6,500. 570-579-3517 570-455-6589
FORD ‘28 MODEL A Sport Coupe.
Rumble Seat. Professionally Restored. Ford Blue with tan canvas top. $15,225 570-339-1552 after 5:00pm
MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE
1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $7,995. Call 570-237-5119
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MAZDA `88 RX-7
CONVERTIBLE 1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $7,995. Call 570-237-5119
MERCEDES 1975
Good interior & exterior. Runs great! New tires. Many new parts. Moving, Must Sell. $1,300 or best offer 570-362-3626 Ask for Lee
MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible
removable hard top, power windows, AM /FM radio with cassette player, CD player, automatic, 4 new tires. Champagne exterior; Italian red leather interior inside. Garage kept, excellent condition. $28,000. Call 825-6272
MERCURY `79 ZEPHYR
6 cylinder automatic. 52k original miles. Florida car. $1500. 570-899-1896
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CHEVY ‘08 3500 HD DUMP TRUCK 2WD, automatic.
Only 12,000 miles. Vehicle in like new condition. $19,000. 570-288-4322
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DAELIM 2006
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BMW 2010 K1300S
Only 460 miles! Has all bells & whistles. Heated grips, 12 volt outlet, traction control, ride adjustment on the fly. Black with lite gray and red trim. comes with BMW cover, battery tender, black blue tooth helmet with FM stereo and black leather riding gloves (like new). paid $20,500. Sell for
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HARLEY 2011 HERITAGE SOFTTAIL Black. 1,800 miles. ABS brakes. Security System Package. $16,000 firm. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY 570-704-6023
HARLEY DAVIDSON `03
100th Anniversary Edition Deuce. Garage kept. 1 owner. 1900 miles. Tons of chrome. $38,000 invested. A must see. Asking $18,000. OBO 570-706-6156
HSoft ARLEY DAVIDSON ‘80 riding FLH. King of the Highway! Mint original antique show winner. Factory spot lights, wide white tires, biggest Harley built. Only 28,000 original miles! Never needs inspection, permanent registration. $7,995 OBO 570-905-9348
YAMAHA ‘97 ROYALSTAR 1300
12,000 miles. With windshield. Runs excellent. Many extras including gunfighter seat, leather bags, extra pipes. New tires & battery. Asking $4,000 firm. (570) 814-1548
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FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC NOW BACK IN PA.
Super Lite Fifth Wheel. LCD/DVD flat screen TV, fireplace, heated mattress, ceiling fan, Hide-a-Bed sofa, outside speakers & grill, 2 sliders, aluminum wheels, , awning, microwave oven, tinted safety glass windows, fridge & many accessories & options. Excellent condition, $22,500. 570-868-6986
FOREST RIVER ‘10 SURVEYOR 234T 24’ Travel trailer.
CHRYSLER `02 TOWN & COUNTRY
MERCURY `03 MOUNTAINEER
SUNLINE SOLARIS `91
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BUICK `05 RENDEZVOUS BARGAIN!!
AWD, Fully loaded, 1 owner, 22,000 miles. Small 6 cylinder. New inspection. Like new, inside & out. $13,000. (570) 540-0975
CADILLAC `99 ESCALADE 97k miles. Black with beige leather interior. 22” rims. Runs great. $8,500 Call 570-861-0202
Luxury people mover! 87,300 well maintained miles. This like-new van has third row seating, power side & rear doors. Economical V6 drivetrain and all available options. Priced for quick sale $6,295. Generous trade-in allowances will be given on this top-of-the-line vehicle. Call Fran 570-466-2771 Scranton
FORD ‘02 EXPLORER
Red, XLT, Original non-smoking owner, garaged, synthetic oil since new, excellent in and out. New tires and battery. 90,000 miles. $7,500 (570) 403-3016
AWD. Third row seating. Economical 6 cylinder automatic. Fully loaded with all available options. 93k pampered miles. Garage kept. Safety / emissions inspected and ready to go. Sale priced at $8,995. Trade-ins accepted. Tag & title processing available with purchase. Call Fran for an appointment to see this outstanding SUV. 570-466-2771 Scranton
GMC `05 SAVANA
1500 Cargo Van. AWD. V8 automatic. A/C. New brakes & tires. Very clean. $10,750. Call 570-474-6028
JEEP `03 LIBERTY
SPORT. Rare. 5 speed. 23 MPG. 102K highway miles. Silver with black interior. Immaculate condition, inside and out. Garage kept. No rust, maintenance records included. 4wd, all power. $6,900 or best offer, trades will be considered. Call 570-575-0518
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Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets Looking for the right deal you compare costs on an automobile? without hassle Turn to classified. or worry! It’s a showroom in print! Get moving Classified’s got with classified! the directions!
Say it HERE in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130 Auto. V6 Vortec. Standard cab. 8’ bed with liner. Dark Blue. 98,400 miles. $4,999 or best offer 570-823-8196
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COCCIA
Sleeps 7, two queen beds, tinted windows, 17’ awning, fridge, microwave, oven/range, sofa bed, water heater. A/C, one slide out, smoke free, only $14,995. 570-868-6426 25’ travel trailer A/C. Bunk beds. New fridge & hot water heater. Excellent condition. $3,900. 570-466-4995
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DRILL OPERATOR Mericle Construction, Inc. seeks a full time experienced crawler drill operator. Applicant shall have minimum 5 years site work experience and be knowledgeable with an Ingersoll Rand ECM-720, ECM-660 & Atlas Copco F9 drill rig. Applicant will also be expected to assist with blast hole layout & operate other equipment as needed. Salary commensurate with experience for this local, year-round career opportunity with full benefit package. Submit resume or application to: Mericle Construction, Inc. 100 Baltimore Dr., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 or via Email: hr@mericle.com or download application at www.mericle.com
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Accounts Payable Clerk POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for providing accounting support to the finance office within the administrative department ensuring the compilation, analysis and reporting of accounting data. General Responsibilities: The following is intended to describe the major elements and requirements of the position and should not be taken as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals assigned to this job. • Receives invoices and check requests • Sorts and reviews invoices and check requests for proper account codes • Post approved vendor invoices to accounts payable in “QuickBooks” • Bills and credits accounts • Set up and maintain filing system of accounts payable vendor files and other financial records • Responds to questions and makes calls regarding billing problems • Monitors budget transactions • Process requisitions and prepares purchase orders • Enter purchase orders in “QuickBooks” for matching vendor invoices • Operates all office equipment The duties defined above summarize the basic responsibilities for this position and are not all-inclusive. At the discretion of the supervisor and based on the circumstances, verbal/written additions or deletions may be made. Special Qualifications: • Associates Degree in Accounting or related field preferred • Knowledge of QuickBooks preferred
Please send letter of interest and resume to: Melissa Sweetz-Rusonis, HR Manager PA Child Care/ Mid-Atlantic Youth Services 701 Sathers Drive, Pittston Township, PA 18640 Msweetz@midatlanticyouth.com
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/SCHEDULER for In-Home Care
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED COMPUTER SKILLS Email resume: comfortkeeper swb@gmail.com
Intensive Case Manager
CSS seeking Intensive Case Manager for Lackawanna & Monroe Counties. Candidate will report to SAMSHA program supervisor and be responsible for the daily management of all assigned cases and their reporting; assist chronically homeless individuals with mental health and/or drug and alcohol issues transition from temporary to permanent housing; creating supportive service environments. Clients will be based mostly out of Lackawanna County, some out of Monroe. Successful candidate must possess a BS or BA in human services, counseling or other related field; good communication, people, and written skills. Experience working with this population a plus but not required. EOE. Interested applicants can send resumes to: CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES ATTN: BRANDY UPDIKE 516 FIG STREET SCRANTON, PA 18505 bupdike@ cssscranton.org
INTERIM HEALTHCARE
Immediate opening for a full/part time RN. Must have 1 year Home Health Experience. Competitive wages, benefits package and mileage reimbursements. Per Diem shifts also available for Nurses and Aides in Lackawanna & Luzerne Counties. 570-883-9773 or Fax resume to: 570-883-9779
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MRG
A Phenomenal Place to Work!
Marshall Retail Group is America’s largest and premier independent specialty retailer in the casino and resort industry. We are currently looking for an experienced Assistant Store Manager & Customer Sales Associates The qualified candidate must have a background in retail management, including excellent verbal and written communication skills, Phenomenal Customer Service Skills and be detailed oriented. We offer a competitive salary including bonus potential, medical and dental insurance, 401(K), PTO and a generous employee discount.
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Vector Security, Inc this region’s most respected name in the security alarm industry is expanding its Customer Service Team. If you thrive on helping people and if you want to make a difference at work, then we are the work place that you are looking for!
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Our qualifications for joining this winning team include good oral and written communication skills, above average computer skills, answering escalated customer calls. Qualified candidates MUST be flexible and have prior supervisory experience in a call center environment. Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus. A complete background check and drug screen is required.
SALES OPPORTUNITY
DelBaso Ford is now accepting applications for Sales Positions. We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual to join our award winning organization. Apply in person to: 249 Market Street Kingston Email: PatandDans @aol.com or Call 570-288-4501
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HR Manager Vector Security 23 Casey Avenue; Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 Fax: 970-6232 Email: wbjobs@vectorsecurity.com
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PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT Excellent starting
rate. Flexible hours. Good working environment. Wilkes-Barre/ Plains/Pittston area! Excellent opportunity! Send resume to: PO Box 153 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Physical/Occupational Therapists CareGivers America Home Health Services has Full Time openings for PT’s & OT’s. Join our expanding therapy team and learn to translate Evidence-Based Therapy into practice! Company car provided. Resumes to rjacobs@caregivers america.com
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FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED!
TH IS HOU SE HAS IT AL L! FOUR BEDROOMS, 1 3/4 B A TH , I N G R O U N D P O O L , HOT TUB, SUNROOM, HARDWOOD FLOORS IN LR & DR, LARGE FAMILY ROOM WITH VAULTED CEILING, REPLACEMENT WINDOWS, GAS FIREPLACE, CARPORT. MLS# 12-232 CALL LUANN 602-9280 DIR: NORTH ON WYOMING A V E , L E F T O N TUNKHANNOCK, TURNS INTO EXETER AVE, LEFT ON BENNETT. HOME ON LEFT.
TAX REFUND?? USE IT FOR YOUR DOWNPAYMENT ON THIS GREAT HOME WITH 2 LARGE BEDROOMS, MODERN KITCHEN, BUILT IN GARAGE WITH DRIVEWAY, PRIVATE YARD AND ENCLOSED SUN PORCH. MLS# 12-41 CALL COLLEEN 237-0415 DIR: PIERCE ST TO RIGHT ON N. DAWES, HOME ON LEFT.
NICE BI-LEVEL HOME ON Q U I E T S T W I T H UPDATED EXTERIOR, LARGE FAMILY ROOM, EXTRA DEEP LOT. TWO C A R G A R A G E , ENCLOSED REAR PORCH AND COVERED PATIO. MLS# 11-2850 CALL CHARLIE 829-6200 DIR: WYOMING AVE, TURN WEST ON LINCOLN ST, RIGHT ON WARSAW, LEFT ON JEAN.
FABULOUS 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOME WITH ULTRA MODERN KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERS, HEATED TILE FLOOR & STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. DINING ROOM HAS BRAZILIAN CHERRY FLOORS, HUG YARD, GARAGE, PARTIALLY FINISHED LOWER LEVEL. MLS# 11-4079 CALL CHARLIE 829-6200 DIR: MAIN ST AVOCA, TURN WEST ONTO MCALPINE, RIGHT ON FOOTE AVE, JUST PAST STEPHENSON ST HOME ON LEFT.
BEAUTIFUL 5 BEDROOM 2 FULL, ONE 3/4 AND ONE 1/2 BATH, 2 YEAR OLD HEALEY CONSTRUCTION, FAMILY ROOM WITH GAS FP, KITCHEN WITH TILE FLOOR, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS AND CENTER ISALDN, PARTIALLY FINISHED BASEMENT WITH WALK OUT, OVERSIZED DECK. ETC. MLS# 11-4084 CALL LUANN 602-9280 DIR: PHOENXI ST TO BLUEBERRY DR, LEFT ON HUCKLEBERRY, HOME ON RIGHT.
TRADITIONAL 4 BEDROOM HOME WITH LARGE MASTER BR & BATH WITH WALK-IN CLOSET, STONE FIREPLACE IN FAMILY ROOM, MODERN KITCHEN & BATHS, LIGHTED DECK IN GR EAT LOCATION . MLS# 11-3071 CALL COLLEEN 237-0415 DIR: PHOENIX ST TO BLUEBERRY RIGHT ON RASPBERRY, LEFT ON HUCKLEBERRY HOME ON RIGHT.
FCCY is looking for people to help meet the growing demand for foster homes. Those interested in becoming foster parents call 1-800747-3807. EOE.
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Production/ Operations
TOOLMAKER
Full time 2nd shift position. Ability to use all shop tools and machines, experience in setup and operating CNC equipment a plus. Job requires working to close tolerances and from prints. Excellent salary and benefits package. Submit resume to: MICHAEL HOLCOMB, DIAMOND MANUFACTURING COMPANY, P. O. BOX 4174 WYOMING, PA 18644 USM AEROSTRUCTURES CORP HAS IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR: CNC PROGRAMMER MINIMUM 5+ YEARS EXPERIENCE. Experience with mastercam software is a must! Degree is preferred but not required. send resume via email: r.delvalle@ usmaero.net
CHARMING CAPE COD HOME IN QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD INCLUDES ECONOMICAL GEOTHERMAL ENERGY SYSTEM WHICH LOWERS YOUR HEAT BILL. 4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. MLS# 12-265 CALL JOE 239-9663 DIR: MAIN ST TO SWALLOW, CONTINUE TO TEDRICK, RIGHT ON PINE, RIGHT ON FRONT CORNER OF LEWIS.
FANTASTIC KITCHEN WITH HICKORY CABINETS, GRANITE COUNTERS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES AND TILE FLOOR. KILLER MASTER BEDROOM WITH CHAMPAGNE TUB & GLASS HOWER, WALK IN CLOSET, 4 CAR GARAGE IS PARTIALLY FINISHED. THE LIST GOES ON... MLS# 12-210 CALL CHARLIE 829-6200 DIR: N. MAIN ST PLAINS TO RIGHT ON SAYLOR AVE, LEFT ONTO LOMBARDO DR, LEFT ONTO WYNDETREE DR, HOME STRAIGHT AHEAD.
PRICED TO SELL! THIS 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOME HAS A 2 CAR GARAGE, EXTRA DRIVEWAY, CENTRAL AIR, VERANDA OVER GARAGE, REC ROOM WITH FIREPLACE A N D W E T B A R , SUNROOM. MLS# 12-296 CALL TOM 262-7716 DIR: RIVER ROD TO THOMPSON ST, LEFT ON SUNRISE DR, BEAR LEFT, LAST HOME ON LEFT.
LOG CABIN HOME WITH 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, 1.01 ACRES, 2 CAR GARAGE SO CLOSE TO TOWN BUT SECLUDED FOR COUNTRY LIVING AT IT’S BEST! MLS# 11-319 CALL CHARLIE 829-6200 VM101 DIR: HWY 315, TURN EAST ON WESTMINSTER RD, TRAVEL APX 1.5 MILES TO HOME ON THE LEFT.
RELAX AND ENJOY THE COMFORTS OF HAVING EVERYTHING DONE! GREAT 3 BR HOME WITH 1 1/2 BATHS, 1ST FLOOR LAUNDRY, LARGE KITCHEN WITH OPEN FLOOR PLAN, SEMI PRIVATE DECK TO ENJOY AN EARLY SPRING, FENCED IN YARD. NEW FURNACE AND GAS FIREPLACE! MLS# 12-328 CALL COLLEEN 237-0415 DIR: KENNEDY BLVD TO EAST ST, LEADS TO JOHNSON, HOME ON LEFT.
NEWER CONSTRUCTION, 3 BR, 2 1/2 BATHS, FAMILY ROOM W/GAS FIREPLACE, FORMAL DINING ROOM & LIVNG ROOM, GAS HEAT, 2 CAR GARAGE, LARGE FRONT PORCH AND REAR DECK. MLS# 11-3858 CALL LUANN 602-9280 DIR: PHOENIX ST TO BLUEBERRY, RIGHT ON BLACKBERRY, HOME ON RIGHT.
JUST LIKE NEW INTERIOR UNIT TOWNHOME WITH OPEN FLOOR PLAN, FIRST FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM & BATH, 1ST FLOOR LAUNDRY, ROOM DARKENING WINDOW TREATMENTS. READY TO MOVE IN. MLS# 11-3711 CALL LUANN 602-9280 DIR: WEST ON E. MAIN ST, LEFT ON MAYOCK, HOUSE ON RIGHT.
LARGE 100X200 LOT, PAVED DRIVEWAY AND ALL NEW ENERGY STAR REPLACEMENT WINDOWS.2 BEDROOMS, DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE. MLS# 112912 CALL FRED 817-5792 DIR: RTE 11 TO EIGHT ST.TO WEST EIGHT EIGHT ST.APPROX 4 MILES FROM RTE.11.
THREE STORY TOWNHOUSE WITH P LE N T Y O F S T O R A G E A N D 2 C A R BUILT IN GARAGE. MODERN KITCHEN & BATHS, LARGE ROOM SIZES AND DECK. TWO BEDROOMS. MLS# 11-4567 CALL CHARLIE 829-6200 DIR: NORTH ON MAIN ST. PLAINS JUST PAST BIRCHWOOD HILLS TO RIGHT ON CLARKS LANE, PROPERTY ON RIGHT.
SPECTACULAR HOME ON A GORGEOUS CORNER LOT. SPACIOUS 2 CAR GARAGE,FINISHED LOWER LEVEL, MODERN KITCHEN & BATHS, TILE FLOOR, GREAT SPACES FOR ENTERTAINING INSIDE & OUT! MLS# 11-2500 CALL JULIO 592-3966 DIR: 81 SOUTH TO PA 309, EXIT 165 TO 309 S TO LEFT ON KIRBY, LEFT ON VALLEY VIEW DR.
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Baby Items
BASINETT Simplicity Pooh Bear $60. Graco Pack N Play $70. Both like new. 570-822-7576 CAR SEAT, for baby, in good condition. $15. 570-823-2267 CARSEAT good condition $20. 570-675-4383
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Clothing
COAT Christian Dior, camel, size 8, hardly worn $65. 570-825-5440
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630 Money To Loan “We can erase your bad credit 100% GUARANTEED.” Attorneys for the Federal Trade Commission say they’ve never seen a legitimate credit repair operation. No one can legally remove accurate and timely information from your credit report. It’s a process that starts with you and involves time and a conscious effort to pay your debts. Learn about managing credit and debt at ftc. gov/credit. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC.
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Antiques & Collectibles
BASEBALL CARDS Philadelphia Phillies 130 cards $10. Must sell moving out of state. 570-3135213/ 570-313-5214 COIN SET United mint Presidential $1 set with proof set, 4 coins each set $15. Belt buckle US with eagle + 2 rifles. Tiffany Studio NY BC235 $15. Wall clock with spindles, gold design on glass, 13 x28, excellent working $80. 570-574-0271 COINS. 3-V nickels 1894-V, 1909-V, 1911-V $60. 570-287-4135 DIE CAST Hess 3003 mini patrol $8. 01 mini racer transport $8. & 04 mini tanker $8. Sunoco ‘96 tow truck with plow $10. Mobil 95 tow truck $10. Ertle ‘92 True value diamond tanker bank $10. Exxon humble tanker 2nd edition $10. & tanker $10. Racing champion Citgo #21 Elliot Sadler $10. Racing Champion STP Richard Petty $5. matchbox transporter Bill Elliot $10. 570-639-1653 HESS TRUCKS new in boxes 2000-2008 $50.-$100. 570-675-4383 PIANO Livingston upright player piano, pump style with approximate 35 music rolls. Ground level removal. $125. 570-479-2322
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Appliances
FREEZER, Frigidaire 23 cu. ft. upright in great condition. Call $300. 592-1193 FREEZER/upright 17 cu ft $375. 570-825-5133
COAT
KENNETH COLE Beige, size 6, hardly worn. $75. 570-855-5385 COMMUNION SUIT boys, worn twice, size 14 $30. 570-654-4113 DRESS PANTS black size 8 & gray dress shirt/tie size 8 $12.for set. Black dress pants with gray dress shirt/tie and reversible vest size 10 $20. for set 5 pair boy’s fleece pants size 8 $2. each dark colors 2 pair boys size 2 snow boots. $9. each. 825-2927 DRESSES (2) adult Oratorio black with empire waist and velvet top, “Formal Fashions”, size 10 $20. Black satin short sleeve formal gown “Southeastern”, size 6. 100% polyester $15. (570) 574-8766 PURSE, Gucci tote style, $325. Ladies leather jacket size xl $100. call 288-4451 SHORTS 8 pair of young mens American Eagle Cargo shorts, various colors, size 32 & 33. nice condition. $7. 5 pair young mens basketball shorts, Nike & Addias S&M nice condition. $5. each. 696-3528 SUITS 3 mens, 42 reg pants 36x29, good condition $15. New wool coat 42 reg new $15. 6 pair mens dress slacks 36x29 $5. each. 570-824-5460 WEDDING GOWN size 9-10 used once, preserved in box $30. Kids clothes 6 months 12 months, brand new $1. and up. 570-825-0569 WOMEN’S CLOTHING size 14, 3 pair slacks & 2 skirts $ 10. Size large 10 tops & 1 skirt $20. Size medium 8 Tops $10. Men’s Clothingsize large & X-large, camouflaged coat plus 18 other items $20. 474-6028
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PC HP P4 with DVD burner, software, keyboard, flat monitor $175. LAPTOP Gateware P4 with dvd burner & software. $195. DIGITAL CAMERA hp 7.2 megapixel photosmart with 3x zoom, charger & memory card $59. 283-2552 WEB CAM for computers, camera for sending pictures of yourself or family members on the internet $100. 570-474-6028
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(570) 819-1966 RANGE kenmore gas like brand new $175. 570-793-0811. WASHER, Amana commercial quality, 12 cycles, stainless steel tub. $150. 570-675-2750
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Baby Items
BABY SWING, Fisher Price Rainforest, with music, lights, mobile, $25. Pack & play, Evenflo, light blue/yellow with removable bassinet. $20. 570-855-9221
Exercise Equipment
ELLIPTICAL Proform 500 L E like new, includes a compatible music port for iPod®, built-in speakers, a Cool Aire™ Workout Fan, 12 built-in workouts. $300. 788-4090 EVERLAST heavy bag. excellent condition. $80. 570-474-0753
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Furnaces & Heaters
COAL STOVE original Pittston 1929 very good condition, green/beige $200. 570-328-8666 DURAFLAME HEATER with flames & remote, $100. 570-288-4451
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GENE’S RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES 60 Day Warranty Monday-Friday 8:00PM-5:00PM Saturday 8:00AM-11:00AM Gateway Shopping Center Kingston, PA
Computer Equipment & Software
Furniture & Accessories
BAKER’S RACK green metal with 2 wicker baskets for storage. Excellent condition, asking $75. Large living room lamps (2) brass base with cream colored shade, brand new asking $30 each or $50 for pair. 570-239-6011. BED FRAME with headboard, queen $50. Kitchen table $40. 570-235-9385 or 570-820-8023 BED, queen size sleigh style, pine comes with 2 matching nightstands $375. 570-288-4451 BEDROOM SET 5 piece, oak, like new $550. 822-5460 BEDROOM SET queen cherry sleigh bed, 2 dressers, complete 2 night stands $900. 570-477-6011 COUCH & LOVESEAT, white material good condition. FREE. 902-5598
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Furniture & Accessories
BRAND NEW P-TOP QUEEN MATTRESS SET!! Still in bags! $150!! MUST SELL!! Call Steve @ 280-9628!! DINING ROOM SET, all matching, 9 pieces, table, 5 chairs, buffet, china cabinet, wall mirror, great condition $450. 474-6947 DINING ROOM SET: oval table, 6 chairs, hutch, excellent condition $ 595. obo 570-675-2009 KITCHEN TABLE solid oak kitchen $325. Craftsman yard cart still in box $55. 5 pc kitchen table $125. 570-825-5133 LAMPS (2) parlor stand up, grey metal & black. $25 each. 570-740-1246 LAMPS brass, solid brass base with cream shade. paid $80 each asking $50 for pair. 570-474-0753 LIFT CHAIR by Pride, like new $500. 824-0999
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REVERE WARE, clean, shiny & very good condition. 16 pieces all $10. each. CORELLE Butterfly gold, clean & excellent condition, 111 pieces, .30cents to 41. each. Details 570-639-1653
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SNOW BLOWER, MTD gas powered, runs good $60. Craftsman 6.5 hp woodchipper $275. Snap-On 3/4”drive torque wrench with case $325. Tailgate 95-04 Chevy S-10 pickup no rust $75. Edelbrock aluminum 4bbl intake manifold aluminum valve covers also aluminum air cleaner fits small block Chevy all for $150 after 3pm 570-655-3197
VANITY with mirror & 2 glass shelves. Excellent condition. $35. Baby walker, hardly used $25. 570-735-6527. VANITY/makeup with chair, 40”lx 30”h, Bombay Furniture Co., dark wood, good condition $40. Double door module O’Sullivan 2’lx25 1/2”w, good condition 2 pieces, medium color $10. each. 570-868-5066
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Jewelry
ENGAGEMENT RING 1/2ct. diamond beautiful twisted rope design in 14kt. Yellow gold setting with 1/2 ct. oval diamond stone, size 7. has appraisal for $2200. Sell $850 570-883-0412
752 Landscaping & Gardening RIDING MOWER John Deere 38” cut, 14.5 hp, good condition $500.822-9059
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Medical Equipment
BATHTUB TRANSFER BENCH by Drive Medical.Max 350 lbs., new, never used. $50.824-7015 HOSPITAL BED electric, FREE. 570-655-4680. INCONTINENT supplies, diapers, pads, all sizes & types $5. per pack. Walker with wheels $5. Quad cane $10. Electric hospital bed $150. Forest green lift chair $150. 2871436 or 287-8476 PERFIT INCONTINENCE Underwear Size X-L, 14 per package for $5. 570-288-9940 POWER CHAIR Jazzy Select, $500. WALKER with wheels $45. 570-829-2411
758 Miscellaneous BEDLINER: 89 Chevy S10 truck bedliner, standard 6’ cab $15. Gong Show movie DVD $10. Large frameless mirror 36”X42” $40. 5 storm windows $15. 740-1246 CHRISTMAS TREE 7 1/2’’ used 3 times asking $50. 570-825-0569 DONUT DISPLAY CASE, white, lighted 29” deepx42” w x68”H, 5 shelves, 2 lower compartments, originally $400 asking $200. Cappaccino Mr. Coffee maker $10. 2 coffee grinders $20. 2 paper towel dispensers $40. 74 oz airpot containers $10. 6 shelf condiment display $30. 570-885-6584 DRAFTING TABLE Hamilton-Economy wood & steel, excellent condition, Footstool, stool & old drafting tools included $150. 570-854-9739 FIREPLACE WOOD HOLDER/CARRIER, BRASS $50. 570-829-5542 HEATER, tower quartz, electric, $20. Yale fireproof safe 13x17 1/2 $50. School desk $15. 570-825-5847 HUMIDIFIER Honeywell digital, almost new $50. Booster cables 12’ 6 gauge professional heavy duty new $40. 570-675-4383 PING PONG TABLE asking $25. 570-825-5847 RECORDS LPs, 78s, 45s, 60s, 70s, 80s & 90’s. $1. each. Religious rosary, handmade $5. 570-829-2411 RIMS: Honda 4 pair 15” will fit any model Accord, Civic, &Del-Sol. Brand new. Asking $200. 570-239-6011
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Cats
CAT FREE - Spayed, front de-claw, shots up to date. 8 year old tortoise shell calico. Very loving & devoted to adult companion (s). Previous owner passed away. Does not like other animals. 570-885-4962. CAT: Snowy, pure white DSH male. 19 months, playful, special, sheds very little, very good, all veted have papers, FREE to loving home with TLC. call Nina 570-851-0436
TIRES. 4 matching Firestone Firehawk LTP235/75R15 M/S with rims. From Toyota ‘84 truck Approximately 90% tread. $160 for all. 570-239-7089 between 8-5.
CATS: 1 tiger & 1 black, free to a good home, 2 years old, fully trained. 570-2005977 call/text.
VACUUM CLEANER The Garry with attachments, 4 extra bags $70. 570-824-0999
KITTENS, FREE, friendly, people kids/cats ok. Liter box trained. Urgent transport.299-7146
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LOVE SEAT, gray, good condition $80. 570-822-3410 SOFA & matching chair, excellent condition, 2 years old $400. 288-2062
800 PETS & ANIMALS
WATER DISPENSER G.E. both hot & cold water, floor model, holds 5 or 3 gallon bottles, like new $60. Sewing machine Singer in cabinet, buttonholer & 18 discs for various patterns $50. 570-474-6028 WEIGHTS BARS bench $20; hand lawn mower $10; child’s skis, $10; lamp shades $1-5. 570-868-6732.
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Musical Instruments
PIANO KranichBach with bench, light oak, very good condition. Beautiful tone. $600. 570-822-2887
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776 Sporting Goods BACK PACK Academy Broadway, almost new 14x24, navy nylon & leather $50. 570-675-4383 JACKET AND BIBS. For hunting, large, camo orange. $50. 570-829-5542
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Televisions/ Accessories
TV 21” Zenith with remote FREE. 570-714-4410
PAWS TO CONSIDER....
Call 829-7130 Place your pet ad and provide us your email address This will create a seller account online and login information will be emailed to you from gadzoo.com “The World of Pets Unleashed” You can then use your account to enhance your online ad. Post up to 6 captioned photos of your pet Expand your text to include more information, include your contact information such as e-mail, address phone number and or website.
BOXER PUPPIES
3 male & 1 female purebred puppies. No papers. Shots & dewormed. Tails docked & dew claws removed. $600 each. 570-885-3431
TVS Magnavox 60” projection $175. 4 TVS all sizes & makes, work great all for $50. Must go. 570-235-9385 or 570-820-8023
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Tools
SNOWTHROWER, Snapper, 2 stage with electric start. works good. $250. 570-388-2137
786 Toys & Games
CORGI PUPS
Pembroke. Males & Females. Shots & wormed. Reds & Tri’s. $400-$495. Ready to go. Pictures available. 570-799-0192
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Stereo/TV/ Electronics
SPEAKERS JVC, floor standing, $50. 570-829-5542
796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise
VITO’S & GINO’S Wanted: WANTED
DOG free to good home Pomeranian 11 1/2 months old, male, free cage. 570-779-1093
GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS
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Highest Prices Paid!! FREE PICKUP
288-8995
Nice size four bedroom home with some hardwood floors, large eat in kitchen with breakfast bar. 2 car garage & partially fenced yard. Close to everything! $92,900 MLS# 11-1977 Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 EXETER
OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm
362 Susquehanna Ave Completely remodeled, spectacular, 2 story Victorian home, with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, new rear deck, full front porch, tiled baths and kitchen, granite countertops, all Cherry hardwood floors throughout, all new stainless steel appliances and lighting, new oil furnace, washer dryer in first floor bath. Great neighborhood, nice yard. $174,900 (30 year loan, $8,750 down, $887/month, 30 years @ 4.5%) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490
835
PetsMiscellaneous
SLIDER TURTLES 2 red earS, 7” & 5” in. Tank included. In need of new home. 570-899-6026
OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm
52 Barber Street Beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in the heart of the town. With new carpets, paint, windows, doors and a modern kitchen and bath. Sale includes all appliances: refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Nice yard and superb neighborhood. Priced to sell at $89,900 or $433.00 per month (bank rate; 30 years, 4.25%, 20% down). Owner also willing to finance 100% of transaction with a qualified cosigner Call Bob at 570-654-1490
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Completely remodeled home with everything new. New kitchen, baths, bedrooms, tile floors, hardwoods, granite countertops, all new stainless steel appliances, refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, free standing shower, tub for two, huge deck, large yard, excellent neighborhood $154,900 (30 year loan @ 4.5% with 5% down; $7,750 down, $785/month) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490
HARDING
3 bedroom, 1.5 bath raised Ranch on 1 acre. Home boasts a gas fireplace in living room, traditional fireplace in finished basement. Central A/C, 2.5 car garage, covered deck, out of flood zone. $179,900. Call 570-388-4244/3882773 after 6PM
941
Apartments/ Unfurnished
1 bedroom with all appliances. Off street parking. No pets. $550 per month + utilities. 570-639-1462
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DUMORE
Two bedroom 1 bathroom apartment on Apple St. $600/month + utilities. Available 1/15. (570) 815-5334
DUPONT
Totally renovated 6 room apartment with balcony. Partially furnished. Brand new fridge / electric range & electric washer/ dryer. along with new custom draperies, Roman shades, carpeting / flooring & energy efficient windows. 2 bedroom + large attic loft bedroom, 1.5 bath, partially finished basement. Lots of closet space. Easy access to I-81, airport & casino, off street parking. No smoking. $750 + utilities & security. Call 570-762-8265
FORTY FORT WYOMING AVE AMERICA REALTY OFFERING: Clean, modern, efficient, first floor, appliances, laundry, parking. STAFFED PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT
NO PETS/ S M O K I N G $465 + UTILITIES/2 YEARS.
288-1422
FORTY FORT
Wyoming Ave. Single level rear house (directly behind owners), approximately 1100 sq ft. 1 car off street parking, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, plenty of storage, quiet place, washer /dryer/fridge/stove, no pets or smoking, owner pays water, $600/mo + security deposit. 570-592-7921
3rd floor, 1 bedroom. All utilities included. Refrigerator & stove. No pets. Available now. $600 month. Call 570-362-0942
KINGSTON
FRONT
VIEW
BUTLER ST. 3 bedrooms, pantry w/eat in kitchen. All appliances. 2.5 baths, separate tub showers. No pets or smoking. $1500/mo plus security & utilities. Call 570-288-4203
KINGSTON
REAR VIEW
JENKINS TWP
1252 Main St.
3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Finished Walk-Out Basement, Single Car Garage Nice corner lot
$59,500
PITTSTON TWP.
BY OWNER
906 Homes for Sale
JENKINS TWP.
21 Spring St. 2 or 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home. Large fenced yard with shed, 50x200’ lot. 3 off street parking spaces. By Owner $99,900 570-825-9867
Wyoming Co, NY Bennington Twp. Cotton Hill Rd. ASKING $32,000 1-814-392-6548
DALLAS Modern 1st floor,
WEST WYOMING
Call Vince 570-332-8792
900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
24 ACRES
JENKINS TWP.
POMERANIANS
AKC, 8 weeks, 3 females. Shots & wormed. Vet checked. Home Raised. $550. 570-864-2643
TRUCKS & EQUIPMENT
EXETER
ACA registered with Pedigrees. Vet checked, wormed. 1st shots. $600 Ready NOW! 570-336-6162
CARS,
DUMPTRUCKS
Charming 4 bedroom, 3 bath home situated on 1 1/4 acre on a private setting. Close to schools and shopping. Living room with beautiful stone fireplace and built ins. Hardwood floors throughout. Master suite on 1st floor. Kitchen has cherry cabinets with tile floors. Screened porch. Detached 2 car garage. $335,000 For appointment 570-690-0752
& rust. Ready to go! $500 each. 570-542-7532
ALL JUNK
HEAVY
210 Beechwood Dr Rare brick & vinyl tri-level featuring 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, family room with fireplace, rear patio, sprinkler system, alarm system & central air. MLS#11-2819 $199,000 CALL DONNA 570-613-9080
DOBERMAN PUPPIES 3 males left. Black
DOLL CPK mint in box $25. 570-288-4451 SHUFFLEBOARD TABLE. 43”x72”, wood, heavy. Accessories included. You disassemble. $100 OBO. 570675-8459
LAND FOR SALE
SWOYERSVILLE
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TV 32” Panasonic works great. $40. or make offer. call 570-388-6603 TV Sharp 32” with stand digital box & remotes works great $50. 570-902-5598
Dogs
DALLAS
PRICE REDUCED
912 Lots & Acreage
459 Broad St. 3 bedroom 1 bath attractive home in great location, hardwood floors 100x144 lot asking $109,900 570.970.0650 jtdproperties.com
BEAUTIFUL BRICK , SLATE, MARBLE & WOOD HOUSE. MUST BE SEEN TO BE APPRECIATED . 2 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Great kitchen with new stainless steel appliances & custom cabinets with center island. Dining room with stone fireplace & marble floor. Hardwood floors in living room, which also has stone walls & eight arched windows. Hand carved wooden staircase leads to Master Bedroom Suite with large closet & large second bedroom & bath. Middle level with custom pool room. Lower level has 1/2 bath, bar & built in stone & glass hutches. Two new self-feed rice coal stoves keep heating bills to less than $400 a year! New roof with lifetime guarantee, privacy fence, and 12’ above ground pool with composite deck. New 2 story, 1 car garage, & a long driveway for plenty of parking. $199,000, firm. Showings will be held weekends for prequalified buyers only, please. Call 570-233-7235
E.Light, WALNUT ST. bright, 3rd
floor, 2 bedrooms, carpeted, security system. Garage. Extra storage & cable TV included. Laundry facilities. Heat & hot water furnished. Fine neighborhood. Convenient to bus & stores. No pets. References. Security. Lease. No smokers please. $715. 570-287-0900
NANTICOKE
Ready Immediately! Spacious 2nd floor non smoking, 2 bedroom. W/w carpeting, all appliances incl. w/d. Electric heat. Tons of storage, off street parking. Yard and porch. $480/mo, 1 month security, references. Water and sewage incl. tenant pays other utilities 570-650-3358
PITTSTON
South Main Street 5 rooms, 2nd floor, includes heat, stove & refrigerator, washer/dryer hookup, sewer, front & back porches, fenced yard & private parking. Lawn maintained. No Pets. $675/month 570-654-2257
941
Apartments/ Unfurnished
WEST PITTSTON
2 bedroom. 2nd floor. $500 plus utilities 570-299-5471
WEST PITTSTON
2nd floor, 1 bedroom kitchen, living room, bath, and attic storage. Refrigerator and stove provided. Heat, water, and sewer included. Quiet neighborhood, out of flood zone. No pets. $540/month lease, 1st., security deposit, and references required. 570-466-1545
WEST WYOMING
2nd floor, 1 bedroom apartment. All appliances. Washer/ dryer. Off street parking. No pets. $525 + utilities, security & references. Call 570-954-2972
WEST WYOMING
429 West 8th Street New 2 bedroom with off street parking, private patio, washer/dryer, stove included. No pets. $575/mos + security Sewer & garbage included other utilities by tenant. 570-760-0458
WILKES-BARRE
Mayflower Crossing Apartments 570.822.3968 2, 3 & 4 Bedrooms - Light & bright open floor plans - All major appliances included - Pets welcome* - Close to everything - 24 hour emergency maintenance - Short term leases available
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WILKES-BARRE
264 Academy St 1.5 bedrooms, newly renovated building. Washer & dryer available. $600/per month includes heat, hot water and parking. 570-328-9896 570-855-4744
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WILKES-BARRE SOUTH SECURE BUILDINGS 1 & 2 bedroom
apartments. Starting at $440 and up. References required. Section 8 ok. 570-332-5723
944
Commercial Properties
Center City WB
FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET! Why pay extra for
internet? Our new leases include a FREE high speed connection! Affordable modern office space at the Luzerne Bank Building on Public Square. Rents include internet, heat, central air, utilities, trash removal, and nightly cleaning all without a sneaky CAM charge. Parking available at the intermodal garage via our covered bridge. 300SF to 5000SF available. We can remodel to suit. Brokers protected. Call Jeff Pyros at 570-822-8577
DOLPHIN PLAZA
Rte. 315 3800 SF, will divide Office / Retail Call 570-829-1206
PITTSTON COOPERS CO-OP
Lease Space Available, Light manufacturing, warehouse, office, includes all utilities with free parking. I will save you money!
PITTSTON
Main St. 1350 sq. ft. building. Formerly an appliance store. $750/mo. 570-654-1243
944
Commercial Properties
315 PLAZA 1750 sf former Physician Office. OFFICE/RETAIL 570-829-1206
950
Half Doubles
ASHLEY
2 bedroom apartment, Carey’s Patch, completely remodeled. Appliances included with washer & dryer. Full yard & off street parking. No smoking. $650. Call Will at 570-417-5186
EXETER
Recently remodeled 4-5 bedroom half double with large rooms. Off street parking. Yard. $800 + utilities. Call 570-299-7103
HANOVER TWP.
221 Boland Ave 1 bedroom. $325+utilities Call Mark at (570) 899-2835 (917) 345-9060
PLAINS
NEW LUXURY DUPLEX This beautiful, completely renovated 2 bedroom luxury apartment could be yours! All new high end amenities include: hardwood floors, gorgeous maple kitchen cabinets with granite countertops & stainless steel appliances. Spacious great room with gas fireplace. Stacked washer/dryer. All new tile bath. Large screened-in porch. Many large, convenient closets. Central A/C. New gas heating system. Huge attic for storage. “Must See!” $850 + utilities, lease & security. NO PETS. Call for appointment. 570-793-6294
953 Houses for Rent
DORRANCE TWP. S R TAIRVILLE
OAD
4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, enclosed front porch. Stove, washer / dryer hook-up, offstreet parking, positively no pets. $1,000/per month, + utilities, & 1 month security, + 1/2 month fuel security. References & credit check required. 2.5 miles from I-81. (570) 868-3633 after 2:00 p.m.
HARVEYS LAKE
2 bedrooms, 2 baths, all appliances, hardwood floors, washer/dryer on premises, single car attached garage. No pets. $925/month + security. Water, sewer & garbage paid. Call 570-855-2687
NANTICOKE
Desirable Lexington Village Nanticoke, PA Many ranch style homes. 2 bedrooms 2 Free Months With A 2 Year Lease $900 + electric only
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SWOYERSVILLE Completely remodeled Large 2 story, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, single family home including refrigerator, stove, dishwasher & disposal. Gas heat, nice yard, good neighborhood,. Off street parking. Shed. No pets. $995 / month. 570-479-6722
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NEW 2012 FORD FIESTA
Automatic, Air Conditioning, Pwr., Mirrors, Advance Trac with Electronic Stability Control, Side Curtain Air Bags, CD, Pwr. Door Locks, Remote Keyless Entry, Tilt Wheel
NEW 2012 FORD FOCUS
Remote Keyless Entry, CD, Power Locks, Air Conditioning, Anti-Theft System, Side Curtain Air Bags, Side Impact Air Bags, Message Center, MyKey
24 Mos. *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 2/13/12.
*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 2/13/12.
NEW 2012 FORD FOCUS SE
NEW 2012 FORD FUSION SE
Auto., CD, Alum. Wheels, Tilt, PW, PDL, Pwr. Seat, Safety Pkg., Side Impact Air Bags, 1st & 2nd Air Curtains, Anti-Theft Sys., Sirius Satellite Radio, Keyless Entry, Message Center,
Auto., CD, Anti-Theft Sys., Side Curtain Air Bags, 16” Steel Wheels, Tilt Wheel, AC, PDL, PW, Instrument Cluster, Message Center, Keyless Entry, Pwr. Side Mirrors, Fog Lamps, MyKey
APR
PLUS
M O S.
24 Mos.
24 Mos. *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 2/13/12.
*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 2/13/12.
NEW 2012 FORD EDGE
NEW 2012 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4X4
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All Wheel Drive, XLT, Safety Canopy, Side Impact Safety Pkg., Pwr. Seat, Auto., PDL, PW, CD, Air, Fog Lamps, Privacy Glass, Roof Rack, 16” Alum. Wheels, Sirius Satellite APR Radio, Keyless Entry, Rear M O Cargo Convenience Pkg., S.
PLUS
24 Mos.
*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 2/13/12.
NEW 2011 FORD F-150 SUPERCAB STX STX, 3.7L V6, Air, 17” Alum. Wheels, Cloth Seat, 40/20/40 Split Seat, Decor Pkg., Cruise Control, ABS, Pwr. Equipment Group
24 Mos.
*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 2/13/12.
NEW 2012 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 3.5L Engine, PL, MyFord Display. PW, Auto. Climate Control, Pwr. Mirrors, 17” Steel Wheels, CD, Keyless MyKey, Entry, Cruise Control
APR PLUS
M O S.
24 Mos.
*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 2/13/12.
CALL NOW 823-8888 1-800-817-FORD Overlooking Mohegan Sun 577 East Main St., Plains
Just Minutes from Scranton or W-B *Tax and tags extra. Security Deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. See salesperson for details. All payments subject to credit approval by the primary lending source, Tier 0 rate. Special APR financing cannot be combined with Ford cash rebate. “BUY FOR” prices are based on 72 month at $18.30 per month per $1000 financed with $2,500 down (cash or trade). Photos of vehicles are for illustration purposes only. Coccia Ford is not responsible for any typographical errors. No Security Deposit Necessary. See dealer for details. Sale ends FEBRUARY 13, 2012.
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3BR Ranch w/2 car garage, 2 baths, modern oak kitchen, HW, finished lower level, deck, screened porch, fenceyard & handicap accessible. 11-4003 MARIE 881-0103 Rt 315 to Laflin Road, L on Ashwood, L on Redwood, house on R.
UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP. No upgrades needed. Includes HW, tile baths, granite & stainless in kitchen. All units have open floor plans. 11-1697 MARCIE 714-9267 Rte. 315 to Oak St. Oak St. to Pittston by-pass. L on bypass to end. L on Main. Insignia Courtyards is on the R.
3BR move-in condition Ranch. Sunken LR w/ HW floor, DR w/hardwood, eat-in oak kitchen w/Corian countertops, 2 baths, 2 car garage. MATT 714-9229 11-969
Neat as a pin! Don’t miss this 3BR, 2.5 bath home meticulously updated & completely move-in ready. Modern kitchen & baths & so much more! MIKE D. 714-9236 11-3706
Pristine gem! Totally renovated from studs up. 2BR, 1.5 bath, HW floors, 2 car garage, private patio, new eat-in kitchen. Bonus room on 3rd floor! LESLIE 696-0841 12-401
Need a 5 car gar? Beautiful 3BR, 2 bath home w/gar in great neighborhood. 5 minutes to shopping, PA Turnpike & 81. C/A on 1st flr, new electrical service, plumbing, maybe HW under carpet. SHIRLEY 714-9272 11-3597
Lovely 3BR home with large kitchen in a nice neighborhood. 1st floor laundry & bonus room on 2nd floor! MARY M. 714-9274 11-3825
3BR, 2 bath home w/large modern kitchen, laundry room off kitchen, split heat-A/C unit, alley in rear w/possibile OSP. Partially fenced yard. ROSEMARIE 89,900 11-3933
Priced to sell 1/2 Double - 4BRs, 1 bath, partial new roof, finished attic, recent enclosed porch. Great view! SUSAN K. 696-0872 11-3852
3BR, 1.5 bath 1/2 double needs some work. Priced to sell "as-is". 2 porches, house is fully carpeted. SUSAN K. 696-0872 11-4075
3BR Fixer Upper w/off street pkg. No utilities. Sold "AS IS". ANDY 714-9225 11-4349
Unique 2BR Ranch with HW throughout. Amenities include: 24.9x34 recreation room, surround sounds, 24" above ground heated pool, Trex deck, detached fully equipped building can be additional 2 car garage or workshop. MARIE 881-0103 12-354
Beautiful new 2story w/all the extras in a wonderful community! Large lot & many great features. Come & see! LISA 715-9335 10-2209
Beautiful 2 story in West Pittston. 3BRs, 1.5 baths, office, spectacular kitchen! Awesome huge garage. Not a drive-by. Must see! CORINE 715-9331 11-3900
Well cared for & nicely kept. A place to call home! Complete w/2 car oversized garage, C/A, 1st fl laundry, eat-in kitchen. Convenient to shopping, West Pittston pool & ball fields. JUDY 714-9230 11-583
3BR, 1.5 bath home that needs updating. LR, DR, gas heat & 2 car detached garage. ANDY 714-9225 11-3018
Perfect for Contractor/Handyman torn down to studs. New 200amp service cleaned & ready for you to finish or flip. LESLIE 696-0841 12-396
Huge inside! Cathedral ceilings enhance this 4BR, 3 bath w/family room, A/C, garage, inground pool & more! JUDY 714-9230 11-3871
Top of the line everything in this gorgeous 4BR home. Great pool area w/huge deck. Over 4000SF. Stone & vinyl. A must see! TERRY E. 696-0843 11-3672
Spacious Ranch w/5BRs & great private pool area for summer relaxation. AMIE 715-9333 11-1213
End-unit Townhome with finished lower level, fresh paint, brand new carpet, fenced yard, security system & home warranty! LISA 715-9335 11-3723
WILDFLOWER VILLAGE - Treat yourself to Townhouse living in this 3BR, 1.5 bath middle unit w/ finished lower level, C/A & fenced rear patio area. KIM 585-0600 11-4491
Traditional meets modern! 4BR authentic Tudor w/every amenity overlooking gorgeous private grounds w/in-ground pool, mature trees & gardens. A must see! MARCIE 714-9267 11-3957
Complete remodel. Everthing new in this cute Ranch. Modern kitchen w/granite counters, new roof, siding, windows, electric & plumbing. MARCIE 714-9267 12-323
Terrific 4-5BR 6000SF home on 1.68acres; LR & DR; eat-in cherry Kit w/all appls; 1st flr FR w/FP; MBR Ste; 1st flr office; A/C; Rec rm; Pool; 3 garages. RAE 714-9234 11-3196
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STK: H27639A
2009 Honda..........CR-V ............... 4WD 5dr EX............................................... 24792 MILES $22,979
STK: K12501A
2009 Hyundai....... Sonata............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto GLS.................................. 80049 MILES $10,995
STK: T29295A
2011
STK: M7984A
2004 Chevrolet .... TrailBlazer ...... 4dr 4WD LT................................................ 82925 MILES $10,995
STK: T29301A
2009 Toyota..........Tacoma .......... 4WD Access I4 MT ................................... 28002 MILES $23,479
STK: H27523A
2008 Hyundai....... Sonata............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto GLS.................................. 26511 MILES $11,995
STK: J4933A
2008 Cadillac........SRX ................ AWD 4dr V6 .............................................. 45674 MILES $23,499
STK: K12330A
2009 Dodge.......... Caliber............ 4dr HB SXT ................................................ 19715 MILES $11,995
STK: T28454B
2008 Jeep .............Wrangler........ 4WD 4dr Unlimited Sahara....................... 50712 MILES $23,800
STK: J4966A
2009 Ford.............. Focus.............. 4dr Sdn SES............................................... 37169 MILES $12,995
STK: H27633A
2009 Honda..........CR-V ............... 4WD 5dr EX-L............................................ 19095 MILES $23,979
2007 Toyota.......... Camry ............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE..................................... 68757 MILES $12,995
STK: A10968A
2010 Acura...........TSX ................ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto ......................................... 8265
STK: K12380A
2009 Hyundai....... Sonata............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto GLS.................................. 55405 MILES $12,995
STK: A10964A
2010 Acura...........TSX ................ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto ......................................... 14947 MILES $23,995
STK: C3484B
2010 Mazda.......... Mazda3 .......... 4dr Sdn Auto i Sport.................................. 49235 MILES $12,995
STK: P15653
2008 Ford..............Edge ............... 4dr Limited AWD....................................... 38089 MILES $23,995
STK: KP15671
2010 Hyundai....... Elantra............ ................................................................... 23357 MILES $13,995
STK: H27529A
2008 Toyota..........Sienna............ 5dr 7-Pass Van XLE FWD .......................... 43951 MILES- $24,479
MILES $13,995
STK: T28860B
2008 Toyota..........Tacoma .......... 4WD Access V6 AT ................................... 48389 MILES $24,479
STK: T28398A
2010 Toyota.......... Corolla ........... 4dr Sdn Auto S .......................................... 39408 MILES $13,995
STK: H27584A
2011
STK: T29299A
2008 Honda.......... Civic ............... 4dr Auto LX................................................ 16906 MILES $13,995
STK: H27628A
2010 Honda..........CR-V ............... 4WD 5dr EX-L............................................ 20274 MILES $24,479
STK: T28930A
2009 Toyota.......... Tacoma .......... 2WD Reg I4 AT.......................................... 31938 MILES $13,995
STK: CH5414A 2009 Subaru.........Legacy............ 4dr H4 Auto GT Ltd.................................... 30789 MILES $24,499
STK: H27587A
2008 Chevrolet .... Equinox.......... AWD 4dr LT ............................................... 72342 MILES $14,495
STK: T28469A
2009 Toyota.......... Camry ............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE..................................... 21756 MILES $14,995
STK: T28741A
2009 Toyota.......... Camry ............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE..................................... 33337 MILES $14,995
STK: T28999A
2010 Hyundai....... Sonata............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto GLS.................................. 29931 MILES $14,995
STK: K12476A
2007 Hyundai....... Santa Fe......... AWD 4dr Auto GLS *Ltd Avail* ................ 37615 MILES $15,700
STK: T28669A
2009 Toyota.......... Camry ............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE..................................... 16419 MILES $15,800
STK: T28896B
2005 Honda.......... Pilot ................ EX-L AT with RES ...................................... 69880 MILES $15,995
STK: A10998A
2007 Buick............ Lucerne .......... 4dr Sdn V6 CXL.......................................... 55168 MILES $15,995
STK: DP15622
2008 Dodge.......... Charger .......... 4dr Sdn SXT RWD ..................................... 34220 MILES $15,995
STK: T29039A
2011
STK: TP15341
2010 Toyota.......... Camry ............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE..................................... 33154 MILES $15,995
STK: T29139A
2010 Toyota.......... Corolla ........... 4dr Sdn Auto S .......................................... 24211 MILES $15,995
STK: L11454A
2006 Chrysler....... 300-Series...... 4dr Sdn 300 Touring AWD ........................ 39069 MILES $15,995
STK: H27539A
2009 Honda.......... Civic ............... 4dr Auto LX................................................ 27141 MILES $15,995
STK: H27525A
2008 Toyota.......... Tacoma .......... 2WD Reg I4 AT.......................................... 15664 MILES $15,995
STK: T29153A
2010 Toyota.......... Corolla ........... 4dr Sdn Auto LE......................................... 25693 MILES $16,099
STK: H27061A
2009 Toyota.......... Camry ............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE..................................... 25285 MILES $16,100
STK: A11073A
2010 Toyota.......... Camry ............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE..................................... 35480 MILES $16,300
STK: H27531A
2009 Honda.......... Civic ............... 2dr Auto LX................................................ 22031 MILES $16,300
STK: T28852B
2009 Volvo............ S60 ................. 4dr Sdn 2.5T FWD w/Sunroof................... 81500 MILES $16,495
STK: T28698A
2009 Honda.......... Civic Hybrid... 4dr Sdn ...................................................... 37550 MILES $16,600
STK: T28474A
2010 Toyota.......... Corolla ........... 4dr Sdn Auto S .......................................... 19863 MILES $16,800
STK: H27425A
2008 Honda.......... CR-V ............... 4WD 5dr LX ............................................... 49003 MILES $16,900
STK: H27146A
2010 Honda.......... Civic ............... 4dr Auto LX................................................ 20566 MILES $16,979
STK: T28956A
2010 Ford.............. Fusion ............ 4dr Sdn SE FWD........................................ 14522 MILES $16,995
STK: M7903A
2010 Toyota.......... Corolla ........... 4dr Sdn Auto S .......................................... 16274 MILES $16,995
STK: H27575A
2008 Honda.......... Accord............ 4dr I4 Auto EX-L ........................................ 36326 MILES $16,995
STK: H27276A
2010 Honda.......... Civic ............... 4dr Auto EX ............................................... 11360 MILES $17,400
STK: K12547A
2008 Suzuki.......... Grand Vitara .. 4WD 4dr Auto XSport w/Snrf ................... 16105 MILES $17,499
STK: D0418A
2003 MB................ S-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 4.3L .............................................. 79110 MILES $17,900
STK: T28489A
2009 Toyota.......... Prius ............... 5dr HB........................................................ 35508 MILES $17,995
STK: H27632A
2008 Honda.......... CR-V ............... 4WD 5dr LX ............................................... 36528 MILES $17,995
STK: JP15667
2010 Jeep ............. Patriot ............ 4WD 4dr Sport *Ltd Avail* ....................... 28388 MILES $17,995
STK: H27448A
2007 Jeep ............. GrandCherokee 4WD 4dr Laredo ........................................ 41610 MILES $17,995
STK: TS0364
2011
STK: J5009A
2008 Chrysler....... 300-Series...... 4dr Sdn 300 Limited AWD ........................ 25936 MILES $17,995
STK: J5019A
2009 Subaru......... Forester.......... 4dr Auto X w/Prem/All-Weather .............. 57529 MILES $17,995
STK: L11402A
2008 Toyota.......... RAV4 .............. 4WD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Sport.................. 42483 MILES $18,995
STK: T28504A
STK: K12490B
2010 Hyundai....... Elantra............ 4dr Sdn Man Blue ..................................... 8824
Chevrolet .... Malibu............ 4dr Sdn LT w/1LT....................................... 23839 MILES $15,995
Toyota.......... Camry ............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE..................................... 9672
MILES $17,995
STK: JP15472A 2008 Ford.............. Edge ............... 4dr SEL AWD............................................. 44680 MILES $18,995
Toyota..........Prius ............... 5dr HB II..................................................... 10379 MILES $23,479
MILES $23,995
Honda..........CR-V ............... 4WD 5dr SE............................................... 11636 MILES $24,479
STK: T28762A
2008 Toyota..........FJ Cruiser....... 4WD 4dr Auto ........................................... 38083 MILES $24,500
STK: H27080A
2010 Honda..........Pilot ................ 4WD 4dr LX ............................................... 27906 MILES $24,995
STK: H27459A
2009 Honda..........Pilot ................ 4WD 4dr EX-L w/RES................................ 38104 MILES $24,995
STK: H27115A
2010 Honda..........Odyssey ......... 5dr EX ........................................................ 17524 MILES $25,100
STK: T28971A
2011
STK: J4840A
2008 Acura...........RDX ................ 4WD 4dr .................................................... 44728 MILES $25,479
STK: H27436A
2009 Honda..........Pilot ................ 4WD 4dr EX............................................... 29806 MILES $25,700
STK: T28828A
2009 Toyota..........Venza.............. 4dr Wgn I4 AWD....................................... 35914 MILES $25,700
STK: D0530A
2009 Honda..........Ridgeline........ 4WD Crew Cab RTL................................... 18441 MILES $25,979
STK: T28005A
2007 Ford..............F-150............... 4WD SuperCrew 150� Lariat .................... 50757 MILES $25,995
STK: H27506A
2009 Honda..........Pilot ................ 4WD 4dr EX............................................... 38775 MILES $25,995
STK: H27162A
2010 Ford..............Edge ............... 4dr Limited AWD....................................... 35839 MILES $25,995
STK: H27693A
2011
STK: A10965A
2010 Acura...........TSX ................ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto Tech Pkg .......................... 11279 MILES $26,495
STK: D0494A
2009 Lincoln.........MKS ............... 4dr Sdn FWD ............................................. 20194 MILES $26,499
STK: AS0345
2010 Acura...........RDX ................ FWD 4dr .................................................... 18920 MILES $26,995
STK: T28596A
2010 Toyota..........Tundra4WDTrck Dbl 4.6L V8 6-Spd AT ................................ 29800 MILES $26,995
STK: C3523A
2009 Lincoln.........MKX ............... AWD 4dr.................................................... 42238 MILES $26,995
STK: A11072A
2010 Acura...........TSX ................ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto ......................................... 19138 MILES $26,995
STK: BP15516
2008 MB................C-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 3.0L Luxury 4MATIC..................... 28756 MILES $26,995
STK: BP15539
2008 MB................C-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 3.0L Luxury 4MATIC..................... 23772 MILES $27,500
STK: L11478A
2009 Lexus ...........ES 350 ............ 4dr Sdn ...................................................... 26109 MILES $27,700
STK: B9212A
2010 Acura...........TL ................... 4dr Sdn 2WD............................................. 21490 MILES $27,900
STK: A11084A
2009 Acura...........TL ................... 4dr Sdn 2WD............................................. 22420 MILES $27,900
STK: T28954A
2007 Toyota..........4Runner ......... 4WD 4dr V8 Limited.................................. 35392 MILES $27,999
STK: H27594A
2009 Toyota..........Highlander..... 4WD 4dr V6 Limited.................................. 42489 MILES $28,479
STK: L11484A
2009 Lexus ...........ES 350 ............ 4dr Sdn ...................................................... 32175 MILES $28,479
STK: P15670
2009 Volvo............S80 ................. 4dr Sdn I6 Turbo AWD .............................. 30449 MILES $28,499
STK: BP15540
2009 MB................C-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 3.0L Sport 4MATIC....................... 25755 MILES $28,700
STK: BP15542
2009 MB................C-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 3.0L Sport 4MATIC....................... 20261 MILES $28,800
STK: B9305B
2010 MB................C-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 3.0L Sport 4MATIC....................... 16367 MILES $28,995
STK: B9413A
2009 MB................C-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 3.0L Luxury 4MATIC..................... 30067 MILES $28,995
STK: A10978A
2010 Acura...........TL ................... 4dr Sdn 2WD............................................. 12691 MILES $29,300
STK: A11023A
2010 Acura...........TL ................... 4dr Sdn 2WD............................................. 10685 MILES $29,400
STK: A11048A
2010 Acura...........TL ................... 4dr Sdn 2WD............................................. 27481 MILES $29,400
STK: A11046A
2010 Acura...........TL ................... 4dr Sdn 2WD............................................. 28980 MILES $29,479
STK: BP15651
2010 MB................C-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 3.0L Sport 4MATIC....................... 30782 MILES $29,800
STK: BP15652
2010 MB................C-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 3.0L Sport 4MATIC....................... 33680 MILES $29,800
STK: C3447B
2010 Chevrolet ....Tahoe ............. 4WD 4dr 1500 LT....................................... 34357 MILES $29,995
STK: A10935A
2010 Acura...........TL ................... 4dr Sdn 2WD............................................. 17203 MILES $29,995
STK: LS0358
2010 Lexus ...........ES 350 ............ 4dr Sdn ...................................................... 21780 MILES $29,995
STK: H27688A
2010 Honda..........Ridgeline........ 4WD Crew Cab RTL................................... 18644 MILES $30,479
STK: H27516A
2010 Honda..........Pilot ................ 4WD 4dr EX-L............................................ 32192 MILES $30,479
STK: B9336B
2011
STK: BP15658
2009 MB................M-Class .......... 4MATIC 4dr 3.5L........................................ 42479 MILES $30,995
STK: L11480A
2010 Lexus ...........IS 250 ............. 4dr Sport Sdn Auto AWD.......................... 18435 MILES $30,995
STK: L11457A
2010 Lexus ...........IS 250 ............. 4dr Sport Sdn Auto AWD.......................... 17173 MILES $31,050
STK: D0413A
2010 Lexus ...........IS 250 ............. 4dr Sport Sdn Auto AWD.......................... 6790
STK: A11025A
2010 Acura...........RDX ................ AWD 4dr Tech Pkg .................................... 27983 MILES $32,479
STK: LS0368
2010 Lexus ...........ES 350 ............ 4dr Sdn ...................................................... 18572 MILES $32,479
STK: H26995A
2010 Toyota..........Highlander..... 4WD 4dr V6 Limited.................................. 22151 MILES $32,995
STK: D0470A
2011
STK: B9459A
2010 MB................C-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 3.0L Sport 4MATIC....................... 15948 MILES $33,479
Hyundai.......Tucson ........... AWD 4dr Auto Limited.............................. 17915 MILES $25,479
Honda..........CR-V ............... 4WD 5dr EX-L............................................ 4336
MILES $26,479
STK: P15683
2011
Chevrolet .... Cruze .............. 4dr Sdn LT w/2LT....................................... 10815 MILES $18,995
STK: KP15660
2011
Hyundai....... Sonata............ 4dr Sdn 2.4L Auto GLS .............................. 4141
STK: T28926A
2009 Toyota.......... Camry Hybrid 4dr Sdn ...................................................... 35423 MILES $18,995
STK: D0368B
2010 Honda.......... Accord............ 4dr I4 Auto LX-P ........................................ 9350
STK: KP15672
2011
STK: J4739A
2008 Chevrolet .... TrailBlazer ...... 4WD 4dr LT w/3LT..................................... 37118 MILES $19,495
STK: H27653A
2007 Honda.......... CR-V ............... 4WD 5dr EX............................................... 62970 MILES $19,499
STK: H27674A
2008 Honda.......... CR-V ............... 4WD 5dr EX............................................... 44730 MILES $19,499
STK: P15682
2011
Chevrolet .... Impala ............ 4dr Sdn LT Fleet......................................... 16752 MILES $19,499
STK: KP15680
2011
Hyundai....... Sonata............ 4dr Sdn 2.4L Auto GLS .............................. 31319 MILES $19,499
STK: T28867A
2006 Toyota.......... Tacoma .......... Double 141� Auto 4WD ............................ 78128 MILES $19,995
STK: T29053B
2011
STK: H27279B
2008 Subaru......... Outback.......... 4dr H4 Auto 2.5i PZEV............................... 39967 MILES $19,995
STK: H27368A
2012 Honda.......... Civic ............... 4dr Auto LX................................................ 1417
MILES $19,995
STK: B9488A
2010 Ford..............F-150............... ................................................................... 12625 MILES $33,499
STK: L11467A
2010 Honda.......... Civic ............... 4dr Auto EX-L ............................................ 16762 MILES $20,300
STK: B9339A
2010 Toyota..........Highlander..... 4WD 4dr V6 Limited.................................. 17877 MILES $33,995
STK: KP15673
2011
Hyundai....... Sonata............ ................................................................... 19314 MILES $20,499
STK: D0350A
2012 Acura...........TL ................... 4dr Sdn Auto 2WD .................................... 7
STK: B9326B
2007 Hyundai....... Santa Fe......... AWD 4dr Auto Limited *Ltd Avail*........... 52132 MILES $20,499
STK: P15626
2011
Cadillac........CTS................. 4dr Sdn 3.0L Luxury AWD ......................... 10439 MILES $34,400
STK: JP15684
2011
STK: H27690A
2011
Toyota..........Avalon............ 4dr Sdn Limited ......................................... 6251
MILES $34,479
STK: D0400A
2010 Dodge.......... GrandCaravan 4dr Wgn SXT ............................................. 34443 MILES $20,499
STK: D0522A
2012 Acura...........RDX ................ AWD 4dr.................................................... 1904
MILES $35,479
STK: P15681
2011
Chevrolet .... Malibu............ 4dr Sdn LT w/1LT....................................... 15428 MILES $20,499
STK: K12540A
2009 Acura...........MDX ............... AWD 4dr Tech Pkg .................................... 34979 MILES $36,479
STK: C3526A
2009 Subaru......... Legacy............ 4dr H4 Auto Special Edition PZEV............. 12671 MILES $20,499
STK: H27331A
2011
STK: H27652A
2009 Honda.......... Civic Hybrid... 4dr Sdn ...................................................... 10376 MILES $20,979
STK: BP15668
2009 MB................M-Class .......... 4MATIC 4dr 3.5L........................................ 26924 MILES $38,479
STK: H27598A
2009 Honda.......... Odyssey ......... 5dr LX ........................................................ 33459 MILES $20,995
STK: BP15650
2007 MB................S-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 5.5L V8 RWD................................ 31672 MILES $38,995
STK: H27675A
2009 Honda.......... CR-V ............... 4WD 5dr EX............................................... 37125 MILES $20,995
STK: L11461A
2011
STK: T28905A
2009 Honda.......... CR-V ............... 4WD 5dr EX............................................... 32461 MILES $21,400
STK: C3495A
2009 Cadillac........Escalade......... AWD 4dr.................................................... 30110 MILES $40,995
STK: D0518A
2010 Honda.......... Civic ............... 2dr Man Si................................................. 24681 MILES $21,479
STK: B9168A
2010 MB................E-Class ........... 4dr Sdn Luxury 3.5L 4MATIC..................... 16106 MILES $41,900
STK: B9371A
2008 Toyota.......... RAV4 .............. 4WD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Ltd...................... 40627 MILES $21,499
STK: B9367A
2009 MB................CLK-Class....... 2dr Cabriolet 5.5L...................................... 10979 MILES $41,995
STK: B9388B
2005 Ford.............. F-150............... SuperCrew 139� Lariat 4WD .................... 34458 MILES $21,900
STK: BP15659
2009 MB................GL-Class ......... 4MATIC 4dr 4.6L........................................ 35911 MILES $46,995
STK: JP15685
2011
Jeep ............. Liberty............ 4WD 4dr Sport .......................................... 13493 MILES $21,979
STK: B9445A
2010 Lexus ...........GX 460 ........... 4WD 4dr .................................................... 37004 MILES $47,479
STK: J4918A
2009 Jeep ............. Wrangler........ 4WD 2dr X................................................. 4507
MILES $21,995
STK: B9365A
2011
STK: L11404A
2009 Honda.......... Accord............ 4dr V6 Auto EX-L ....................................... 25045 MILES $21,995
STK: B9460A
2009 MB................SL-Class.......... 2dr Roadster 5.5L V8................................. 23957 MILES $66,979
STK: A11131A
2009 Acura........... TSX ................ 4dr Sdn Man.............................................. 36250 MILES $21,995
STK: B9394A
2010 MB................S-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 5.5L V8 4MATIC ........................... 31294 MILES $67,995
MILES $18,995 MILES $18,995
Hyundai....... Elantra............ ................................................................... 11724 MILES $18,999
Hyundai....... Sonata............ 4dr Sdn 2.4L Auto GLS .............................. 14434 MILES $19,995
Jeep ............. Patriot ............ 4WD 4dr Sport .......................................... 13662 MILES $20,499
Toyota..........Avalon............ 4dr Sdn Limited ......................................... 4913
Cadillac........SRX ................ FWD 4dr Base ........................................... 5401
Honda..........Odyssey ......... 5dr Touring ................................................ 9616
Cadillac........SRX ................ AWD 4dr Performance Collection............. 7037
MILES $30,750
MILES $31,995
MILES $33,479
MILES $33,995
MILES $36,479
MILES $40,995
MB................GL-Class ......... 4MATIC 4dr 4.6L........................................ 20837 MILES $59,479
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