The Pittston Dispatch 04-01-2012 by The Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company

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Friday’s hockey game will support Stephanie’s dream.

Jeff McCabe top American finisher at LA Marathon.

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Winning ticket means final column Guess you heard about the lottery ticket. Guess everyone has. My first thought was to hide it, try to remain anonymous. “You do realize that’s not going to work,” Frederick said at my front door at 6:15 Saturday morning. I answered the knock in jammy bottoms and a Packers Tshirt. Before I could even ask who the heck he was, he added “I found you, didn’t I?” His point was well taken. Frederick (pronounced FREEderick, by the way, and don’t forget it) identified himself as my new best friend. He said I needed his services whether I knew it or not. Actually, I did know it. As he talked right there in the doorway, I looked over his shoulder and realized even a level-headed guy like me can get a little crazy with a few hundred million in his pocket. All over the street in front of my house were the pointed tops of my vinyl picket fence. Right after check-

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ing the numbers – for about the 25th time – Saturday morning I noticed the fence through the front window and knew what I had to do. See, my house sits on a corner that serves as a Pittston Area school bus stop. Ever since I had the white picket fence installed, the kids waiting for the bus have been wiggling off the pointed tops of the pickets (they’re detachable) and have either thrown them into my yard, from where I must pick them up and replace them, or onto the street where cars run over them. Before sunrise, with an astonished Mary Kay watching all agape from the doorway, I ripped off all the ones the kids haven’t gotten to and whipped them into the street. “There,” I said, and went inside for coffee. So, yes, I needed Frederick. At that point, he was just clicking off his smart phone. Get your wife, he said, we’re leaving. “Can’t stay here any longer, now, can we?”

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He had a way of answering my questions before I asked them. And a manner that caused me to do what he said. “Let me get some things,” I began but he held up his hand. “You don’t own any things as good as the ones you’re about to buy,” he countered, to which we just grabbed our coats and followed him out to his white Escalade. I’m writing this from what Frederick, and I’m not kidding, actually calls a “safe house.” Just the sound of that creeps me out. He also said this has to be my last column. I tried to tell him no matter how much I’m worth I want to keep writing. “Sure,” he said. It gets worse. Frederick said my kids would be arriving later Saturday afternoon. “And Greta’s boyfriend and Michael’s girlfriend, too,” he added. “Are you kidding?” he said, again anticipating my question. “Everyone knows their names. And where they live and where they work. That’s why we have

to protect them.” “From thieves?” I asked. “From friends,” he said. “And relatives.” “But I want to take care of my friends and relatives,” I protested. “No you don’t,” Frederick said matter-of-factly. “In fact, you don’t have friends any more. And you have more relatives than you ever imagined.” My head was spinning. But as I went to say that to Frederick, I fixated on the word “head” and a vision of the actor Carl Reiner popped into my brain. He was balder than I am but sometimes he’d appear in a toupee that was totally believable. “Can I buy hair?” I heard myself blurt out. Frederick smiled. The weave – he said it’s painless – is happening Sunday morning. Frederick told me I will look like George Clooney at the St. Joseph Marello Holy Name Society Smoker tonight in Pittston. It took a lot of coax-

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ing to get him to let me honor my commitment to be principal speaker, but when he finally saw it my way, he ordered me a suit that cost more than the brand new Oldsmobile Cutlass I bought in ’74. I can speak, Frederick said, but I can’t attend the dinner and I can’t talk to anyone. He said I have to wait in the Hummer limo until I’m introduced and will be escorted back to it as soon as my talk is done. “Don’t worry,” he added, “we’ll bring you out a plate of food.” I was about to ask Frederick if I could call him “Free” for short when a wave of sadness swept over me. “How ironic,” I said to him, “your name starts with the word ‘Free’ but I’m feeling anything but free right now.” “It is delicious, isn’t it,” he said, trying to be funny. But I just wanted to sit down and cry. And I would have, too, if this column wasn’t just a silly April Fools joke.

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Hockey fund raiser for Stephanie Jallen Paralympic Fund at April 6 game

Stephanie Jallen in action on the slopes. She finished in the Top Ten last season in world Cup events.

Stephanie Jallen By Jack Smiles

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enue from her supporters to the Stephanie Jallen Paralympic Fund, Inc. Jallen was born with CHILD Syndrome, a very rare disease that occurs mostly in females. CHILDS is an acronym for Congenital Hemidysplasia with Ichthyosis and Limb Defects Syndrome. The disease affects half of her body. Her left side is underdeveloped, leaving her left arm, which tapers down to one digit, very short. Her left leg was amputated when she was an infant. A downhill skier racer, Jallen, 16, is nearing the culmination of her 10-year quest to qualify for the 2014 Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia.

Although she misses a lot of class time due to traveling, Jallen is a 3.6 grade point average sophomore at Wyoming Area. Last semester she was in Utah, Canada and Colorado for the World Cup and wound up ranked in the Top 10 in the World for the 201011 season. “I keep a very rigorous schedule,” she said. “I missed twothirds of the third marking period. I study on the road and take tests when I come back.” Hockey is an appropriate fund raising vehicle for Jallen who is a Penguins fan and gets to three of four games a season with season tickets from family friends Mike and Mary Rosto. It was the Rostos who came up with the idea for a hockey game

fund raiser. Tux, the Penguins’ mascot, regularly attends Jallen’s events. Jallen has a hockey players’ physical toughness, too. She partially tore her MCL

and fractured her tiba plateau last winter, but neither of those injuries are holding her back. “No,” she said. “I’ll be skiing on it in a few days.”

SUPPORT STEPHANIE To attend the game in support of Stephanie’s Fund, call Chris Sipksy at 9703607. Be sure to reference Stephanie Jallen so she gets credit. Order your ticket for $23. Mention Stephanie’s name to get a seat in her section and receive a hat and food voucher.

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tephanie Jallen and the Wilkes-Barre Penguins have something in common. They both like to fly on frozen water. They on ice, she on snow. On Friday, April 6, they’ll have something else in common – a hockey game. April 6 is Stephanie Jallen Appreciation Night at Mohegan Sun Arena for the Penguins game against the Hershey Bears. The puck drops at 7:05 p.m. The Pens have set aside a section for Stephanie’s family, friends and supporters and will donate a portion of the ticket rev-

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Penguins show appreciation for Stephanie Jallen

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LA Confidential: Jeff McCabe was number 10

Runner from Exeter finished 10th among over 10,000 in Los Angeles marathon By Jack Smiles

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here’s a Seinfeld episode where a runner in town for the New York City Marathon stays at Jerry’s apartment. Mayhem ensues. Though Jeff McCabe’s trip to California for the Honda LA Marathon on March 25 had its sitcom moments, it wasn’t all out crazy. His finish was, though. McCabe, a Wyoming Area graduate from Exeter, finished in 2:29:22, 10th overall out of18,841runners, eighth out of 11,484 males, and fourth out of 1,332 runners in the 25-29 age group. Though it wasn’t an official category, McCabe was number one among Americans. The runners ahead of him were four Kenyans, four Ethiopians and one Guatemalan. McCabe arrived in California the Thursday before the race and made his way to his accommodations, the Oblates house in Oxnard, California, arranged by Father Phil Massetti. McCabe and Father Massetti became friends when Father Massetti was the pastor of St. Barbara’s Parish in Exeter where McCabe helped mentor the Pittston Catholic Youth Group. Massetti is also the Provincial Superior of the Oblates Province in Pittston. On Friday morning McCabe went for an 11-mile run before dawn to avoid traffic. Two miles in, he tripped on railroad tracks in the dark and bloodied his right leg. He finished the run. Then he went to Dodgers Stadium, the marathon starting point, to pick up his race packet. From Dodger Stadium, he made his way to the Tujunga neighborhood of L.A .to complete a mission for Father Hugh McGroarty, the senior pastor at the St. John the Evangelist Parish Community in Pittston. Originally, Father McGroarty was to go

to California with McCabe, but the 92year-old priest injured his hip and couldn’t travel. So McCabe’s mission was to visit the home of Father McGroarty’s great-uncle John Steven McGroarty and take a photograph. A Luzerne County native, John Steven McGroarty (1862-1944) was a one-time poet laureate of California, playwright, LA Times columnist and U.S. representative. The McGroarty home McCabe visited was converted into an arts center and park by the city. The next morning, Saturday, he ran six miles in a cold rain in Oxnard and stayed on his feet. Next up was a planned celebrity sighting set up by Judge Joe Cosgrove. “That evening I met Martin Sheen at a nearby church for Mass,” McCabe said. “We chatted at Starbucks and then he wanted to take me grocery shopping thinking I would need to eat a lot of food before running 26.2 miles. I gave him some education about a runner’s pre-race diet, but did let him get me a couple of things. He’s really a generous guy.” McCabe’s final mission, the marathon, awaited him Sunday morning. “My only goal Sunday was to finish, to get my mind thinking I am a competitive runner again after being diagnosed with a hip imbalance a week earlier.” Dr. Richard Cohen, a sports chiropractor in Kingston, had discovered the hip imbalance as the source of pain McCabe had been experiencing and suggested corrections to McCabe’s gait. But to finish the race, McCabe had to start it. As happened to the Seinfeld marathoner, he barely made it to the start point on time. “Race morning was almost a disaster. I had to leave with one of my hosts from Oxnard at 4 a.m. to make it to Santa Monica for 5:00 to catch a shuttle bus,” he said. “We got lost looking for the right parking lot. Eventually, I got on the shuttle to Dodger Stadium. It was the first large marathon I was in where I wasn’t part of

After a series of adventures in LA and a 10th place finish in the LA marathon, Jeff McCabe gave his medal a kiss. COURTESY OF MARATHONFOTO 2012

the elite field and I had to fight through the masses to get to the front of the start line. With four minutes to spare, I was finally given permission to get where I needed to be.” At the outset of the race, McCabe paced himself. “I took it easy. I figured my strength from years of high mileage would carry me to the finish in a respectable time. My only difficulty was the hip pain. It was better than it had been, but it limited how fast I could run uphill. I didn’t push myself until two miles from the finish when I went hard shooting to get under 2:30.” His reward for getting under 2:30 was a trip to Disney the next day. “I stayed with a relative of my aunt’s husband in Irvine. One of his friends with a yearly pass showed me the tricks for beating long lines.”

McCabe is a four-time winner of the Pittston Tomato Festival 5K, has second and third-place finishes in the Steamtown Marathon and a third in the Pocono Run for the Red Marathon. Even so, 10th in a major marathon of over 18,000 runners sounds like an astounding accomplishment. But McCabe has run faster marathons, 2:28:58 in the Run for the Red in the Poconos and 2:26.23 in the Steamtown, both in 2009 and 2:26.22 in the Twin Cities in 2010. He was a little disappointed in his time, but said, “All things considered, not a bad four days for a guy from Exeter who left PA having no idea what to expect on this journey.” The top finisher won $100,000 and a new Honda. The next four of the top five also won money. McCabe won a medal.

…but plenty for landscapers, grass cutters

By Jack Smiles jsmiles@psdispatch.com

hen Pat Kane and his brother Frank were students at Wyoming Area High School in the 1990s, they started a little landscaping business they called Evergreen. That once-little business is now a successful multi-faceted Exeterbased business with four divisions – landscaping, environmental restoration, sweeping services and snow management (SMI.) The later division took a hit this past winter, but Pat Kane said at SMI, they never assume any winter will be snowy. “The snow business is very much like gambling,” he said. “You never know what’s going to happen. We just have to be prepared for whatever happens. We take good years and bad years and average them over a three to five-year budget. Companies not doing that will be out of business soon.” The budget is spread out because even in a mild dry winter like the one we experienced this year, SMI has a payroll to meet and bills to pay. Among SMI’s major clients are the Wyoming Valley Mall and Lowe’s Distribution Center in Pittston Township. SMI isn’t only about managing heavy snow for its clients. “In winter we monitor our clients to make sure their properties are safe for

There wasn't much of this type of business for SMI this winter. SUBMITTED PHOTO

them and for their customers. We treat for ice or small snow falls with rock salt,” Pat said. In a more typical winter, the Kanes will send out 80 to 100 workers during heavy snow, many of them laid-off seasonal construction workers. And Pat said SMI doesn’t necessarily hope for bad winters every year. “To a degree we are disappointed it was a mild winter, but we’re happy that our customers got a break on their winter snow budgets, because they exceeded them the last three years and could use a break.” At Milazzo Industries in Jenkins Township, makers of Qik Joe ice melt, vice-president John

Wesolowski said the mild winter exacerbated the devastation from the September flood, which destroyed an estimated $9 million worth of equipment, machinery and inventory. “We’ve been through mild winters before, but this one was the cherry on top, Wesolowski said. “We were up and running by November 1, packing our calcium products like Qik Joe, but there’s no demand. We have national distribution and there is some demand in other parts of the country, but it’s not where we would like it to be.” Making matters worse, the company’s charcoal line was destroyed by the flood, though Mi-

lazzo’s is distributing Royal Oak charcoal and other products like absorbents for oil spills. Wesolowski said one mild winter spills into more than one season as homeowners and commercial customers who didn’t use the ice melt they bought this season will have a stockpile for next season. Wesolowski said a lot of people he talks to think Milazzo’s is closed but he emphasizes it is not. “We’ve had a terrible year, but we’re not out of business.” A mild winter also affects hardware stores. At Old Mill Pine on Exeter Avenue in West Pittston, Jeff Holtz said, just as Wesolowski predicted, he prob-

ably won’t have to buy ice melt next season. He bought a pallet of 20-pound bags of Qik Joe this season through his hardware chain, but sold only five. “That’s the only good thing about it,” he said, referring to his stockpile of ice melt. “I have money tied up in shovels, scrapers, ice choppers, kids’ sleds. I was fortunate, though, that I did sell a lot of snow blowers when I got back in business 100 percent after the flood.” On the flip side, Old Mill is busy with spring products earlier than normal. “We’re busy with lawn mower sales and repairs and weed wackers,” Holtz said. “Recently, I sold a lot of rakes and grass seed and weed barriers that people put down in their flower beds. People are having spring fever for bikes. I’m selling bikes and doing repairs.” The early spring is having an effect on landscaping businesses, big and small. Evergreen Landscaping is already sending out some of its 20 spring and summer employees. Ken Bryden of Exeter, who has operated a small business cutting lawns for 30 years, said he can’t remember cutting grass in March as he did the last week. Bryden, whose only employee is his son Kenny, a college student, said, “Mid April is usually the earliest we get out to cut lawns. This spring is very unusual."

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FA L L S S E N I O R C I T I Z E N S

66th wedding anniversary noted ed St. Patrick’s Day with food, music and singing led by Ron Jackson. Jackson played the guitar and Gene Smith accompanied on the piano. An Easter Luncheon will be served at noon on Tuesday, April 3. The menu consists of roast pork with stuffing and gravy, green beans, sweet potatoes, raisin bread and spring cake. The luncheon will be followed by a

the Endless Harmony Barbershop Quartet entertained at Falls Senior Citizens Center. From left, are Raleigh Bloch, Don Overdorff, Norene Faux, Donald Faux, Ron Kline and Dave Comly.

concert by tenor Rev. Gideon Gaitano at 1 p.m.

A “Health at Every Size” program will be presented by Lisa

MacDonald, RD, from 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, April 4.

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Members and friends of the Falls Senior Center recently celebrated the 66th wedding anniversary of members Donald and Norene Faux. The Endless Harmony Barbershop Quartet provided entertainment, which was enjoyed by all. As a surprise to Donald and Norene, all five of their children joined the group for lunch. Center members also celebrat-

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Lackawanna River cleanup project Saturday The Lackawanna River Corridor Association (LRCA) and the Lackawanna Valley Conservancy (LVC) hosted a cleanup at the confluence of the Lackawanna and Susquehanna rivers on Saturday morning, March 31. A number of tires and debris washed up in the area as a result of the floods last September. Volunteers met at Coxton Point, off Main Street in Pittston, to try and clear all the waste from the entrance roads and river banks. The LRCA and LVC plan to hold another cleanup at the confluence in the summer. For more information on future cleanups, visit www.lrca.org.

Michelle Collins and Kyle Wenner of Scranton getting ready to work on Saturday, March 30.

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Bill Sickles of Lake Winola particpates in a clean up along the Lackawanna River in Duryea on Saturday, March 31.

John Grill of Pittston digging a tire out of the entrance way. PHOTOS BY DON MCGLYNN

Russell Collins of Scranton collects garbage along the entrance way.

Danny Bomboy will share his story at Misericordia fundraiser Tuesday By Don McGlynn

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Bryan Danny Bomboy will give a lecture at Misercordia University on Tuesday, April 3.

can cost anywhere from $10,000 to $30,000. In effort to raise money, Misericordia will hold a bake sale with all proceeds going to Bombay, and collect a donation during the lecture. This is one of several fundraisers being planned for Bomboy. Diane’s Deli, in Pittston, is also hosting a dance on Saturday, April 21. If for any reason doctors are unable to perform the procedure, Bomboy said he will donate the money he’s raised to the Christopher Reeves Paralysis Foundation. Those interested in making a donation, but who are unable to attend, can send a donation to Fidelity Bank, c/o Bryan Danny Bomboy Stem Cell Fund, 801 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston, Pa.

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with family and friends,” said Bomboy. Bomboy said he’s hoping those in attendance on Tuesday will take something away from this story. “I’m hoping to let them (the audience) know that when a patient tells you that they’re feeling something inside not to give up because you don’t see it,” said

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I’m telling you it’s in there.’” Tom did, and Bomboy said 90 percent of the credit for what he’s achieved so far belongs to him, along with Daria Kapalka, a nurse with Celtic Healthcare, and her staff. “I want to extend my gratitude to Celtic Healthcare and Interim Home Healthcare for their years of loyalty and dedication, along

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lmost eight years ago, after suffering a fall that left him paralyzed from the neck down, doctors told Exeter resident Bryan Danny Bomboy that he would never be able move his arms and legs again. He said his first thought after hearing this news was “you don’t know me.” He was right. Today Bomboy has regained movement in his neck and arms, and he’ll be sharing his story on Tuesday, April 3, at Misericordia University from 7 to 9 p.m. Bomboy has suffered from paralysis since November of 2004, when he fell off a roof in West Pittston while cleaning rain spouts off a friend’s house. He broke his neck in two places and his back in three as a result of the fall, and the injury left him unable to feel most of his body. “For the first two years I could only move my eyes. They told me that’s all I would ever have for the rest of my life,” said Bomboy. Through hard work, Bomboy has made progress that has left doctors scratching their heads. “I’ve regained mobility in both arms, there’s movement in my fingers,” said Bomboy. “This wasn’t supposed to happen. There’s no case in history that has seen these results.” While the progress he’s achieved is something to celebrate, the road to get there wasn’t an easy one. Bomboy said over the years he has been in and out of hospital care, flat-lined six times, had both lungs collapse twice and been in a coma. He said it wasn’t until his current occupational therapist, Tom Swartwood, from Celtic Healthcare, began working with him that he started to experience some success. “I never would have gotten this far without his help,” said Bomboy. “The agency I had before discontinued services with me. I was granted $3,000 for therapy and they told me it would be better suited for somebody who had a better chance. So when Tom came I said, ‘Just stick with me,

Bomboy. He’s also hoping the lecture can help further his progress by raising money for a procedure that could help him regain more feeling in his body. Bomboy has been accepted as a candidate for a clinical trial study at the California Stem Cell Treatment Center. If he’s accepted, doctors will take stem cells from his teeth and extract bone marrow from his hip and perform a fusion. The procedure has already shown positive results in others, and could result in Bomboy regaining functional use of his limbs. He has to be reviewed by doctors before he can be accepted, and he has to have the money for the procedure before he can be reviewed. Bomboy said the procedure

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Richard Ostrander

Duryea Troop 285 conducted an Eagle Scout Court of Honor Reception for Richard Ostrander hosted by his parents, Richard and Joy Ostrander, of Pittston, on February 5 at the Avoca Hose Company #1, 704, Main Street. Ostrander is the grandson of Theodore and the late Philomena Switzer, of West Wyoming, and Carolyn and Richard Ostrander, of Plymouth. He received his Eagle rank from the NEPA Council on October 19, 2011. Ostrander began his Scouting career with the Duryea Cub Scout Pack 375 as a Wolf Scout. He advanced through the ranks and received the highest rank of the Arrow of Light in 2005. That same year, he crossed the bridge at the Blue and Gold Banquet, received his Boy Scout Badge and became a member of the Panther Patrol of Duryea Troop 285. He attended several Webelos overnight camping trips to Merli-Sarnoski Park in Carbondale, the council traveling camporees to Colonial Williamsburg, VA and Pittsburgh and Goose Pond Summer camp for the past six years. He earned 39 merit badges and is a Brotherhood member of the Lowwapaneu Lodge #191 Order of the Arrow National Honor So-

The Anthracite Rose Western Dance Club met recently to plan its 20th anniversary dinner dance scheduled for 5 p.m. on Saturday, April14 at the Dupont Fire Hall. Music will be provided by “Sounds of Music.” Additional entertainment will include spotlight dances and karaoke. The event is open to past members and friends of the club. Reservations must be made before Wednesday, April 4. For ticket information, call Ann Jane Cochran 675-3343. Members of the Anthracite Rose Planning Committee are, from left, seated, Sharon Hardik, Joanie Straub, Barbara Welgos, and Phyllis Bonomo. Standing, Jeff and Rose Fritzen, Jeri and Andre Jecen, Mary Ann Drust, Ann Jane Cochran, Joe Welgos, Cheryl and Ed Kovalik and Jim Ferrario. Absent at the time of the photo was Shirley Ferrario. ciety. Ostrander has assisted with 10 Eagle Scout projects for his fellow Scouts. He has held the positions of Scribe, Asst. Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Jr. Asst. Scoutmaster and currently serves the troop as an Assistant Scoutmaster. His Eagle Scout project was done for the American Legion Post 585 in Duryea, which sponsors the troop. He and members of his troop removed old wallpaper, spackled holes in the walls and ceilings in the upstairs meeting rooms, repainted the ceiling, walls and floors. They also added new wall trim and repainted the radiator, banister and stairs in March 2011. A senior at Pittston Area High School, Ostrander plans to attend the Johnson School of Technology for automotive repair and

master fabricating welding in the fall. He is a member of the Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Sacred Heart Church, Duryea and is a fireman with the Avoca Hose Company #1, Avoca. He is currently employed as a service technician at Kraft Oil Company in Avoca. WA make-up day Raymond J. Bernardi, superintendent, Wyoming Area School District announced that April 10, listed on the original 2011-2012 school calendar as Schools Closed/Easter Vacation/ First Snow Make-Up Day, will now be used as a Flood Make-Up Day and will be a full day of school for students. The last student/teacher day is schedule for Monday, June 11, and graduation will be held on Friday, June 8.

This schedule is for all schools in the Wyoming Area School District (JFK, Tenth Street, Montgomery Avenue, Sarah J. Dymond and the Secondary Center).

ton. At Scranton, he was a member of Upsilon Pi Epsilon (computer science honor society) and Sigma Pi Sigma (physics honor society).

Birthday notes Happy birthday wishes go to Joanie Naugle, formerly of Pittston now of Pittston Township, who will celebrate her birthday on April 2 and Victoria Doman, of Larksville who is celebrating his birthday today, April 1.

All day bingo All day bingo will held on Sunday, April 15 at Northmoreland TownshipVolunteer Fire Company in Centermoreland. Early birds start at 1:30 p.m. with dinner served at 4:30 p.m. For reservations, call Jim or Carol at333-4906.

Science award Jason Walsh of Pittston received an Academic Achievement Award at The University of Scranton for science. Walsh is pursuing a master’s degree in software engineering. He earned a bachelor’s degree from The University of Scran-

Easter party today The Yatesville Auxiliary will hold its annual Easter Party at 2 p.m. today, April 1 at the Yatesville Borough building. There will be prizes for children 12 years and younger. Snacks will be provided.

And don’t forget ‘Easter pizza’ which isn’t pizza at all

By Jack Smiles jsmiles@psdispatch.com

his Friday, Good Friday on the Christian calendar, is considered the biggest pizza sale day of the year. At Vince’s Pizza Express on North Main Street in Pittston, Jim Altieri said Good Friday is rivaled only by Super Bowl Sunday for pizza sales. “Normally, the Super Bowl sells a lot of wings. This year pizza was big, too,” he said. Altieri estimated Good Friday pizza sales at Vince’s are typically 30 percent over a normal Friday outside of Lent. At Sabatini’s in Exeter, proprietor Lindo Sabatini said he’ll have a full staff working Friday. “Everybody works Good Friday,” Sabatini said, “except for one or two waitresses. The entire kitchen staff will work. Even the kids who are away at college and are in for the Easter weekend will work.”

This example of Easter Pizza was found at Antoinette's in Wyoming.

Sabatini said all Lenten Fridays are busy and there is a pattern. “The first Friday will be busy, the next one will drop off, then it builds every Friday until Good Friday. We’ll be slammed in the dining room at 11 in the morning. We’ll be busy at two and three, then the take-out portion will get slammed in the evening.”

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Sabatini said, with a couple extra workers in the kitchen and a third oven operating, he expects to maintain the less than 20-minute wait time typical of any day. The increased pizza sales on Good Friday aren’t simply because it’s a meatless day for many Christians. It’s also because families take a break from cooking at home before tackling Easter dinner. “It’s the same on other holidays,” Sabatini said. “The day

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before Thanksgiving and the two days before Christmas are busy.” Sabatini said customers change orders on meatless Fridays. “Instead of getting an order of wings with a pizza they get mozzarella sticks, jalapeño poppers or sides of fries. But, believe it or not, we sell a lot of pepperoni on Good Friday. We’ll see a lot of orders for half pepperoni.” At Gina’s Pizza in Wyoming, which sells pizza kits of sauce, cheese and dough shells, Gil Do-

minick said, while next week will be one of the biggest weeks of the year for sales, the two biggest single days are Halloween and the day before the Super Bowl. While tomato sauce pizzas are big on Good Friday, an entirely different type of “pizza” makes its annual appearance on Easter weekend. Easter pizza – a stuffed quiche-like pie typically filled with diced ham, a cheese blend of Muenster, cheddar and/or ricotta and lots of eggs – is made in many local homes, as per family tradition. Some families use pepperoni or sausage with or instead of ham. Though Easter pizza’s ethnic origin is not clear, it is popular with families with Italian and Eastern European backgrounds. In Italian, it is known as pizza “rustica” or “gaina.” While most families will make their Easter Pizzas later this week, examples are available commercially at Antoinette’s in Wyoming and Sabatelle’s in Pittston, among other markets.

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Easter Week schedules listed for GP churches DOO WOP SHOW United Methodist Church Pittston Flower Fund is running a bus trip to the Doo Wop Cavalcade Show at the American Music Theater in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m. Cost is $94 which includes bus seat, show ticket, dinner, all tips and taxes. Reservations must be made no later than May 31. A $50 deposit is required when making reservation and balance is due by August 1. A smorgasbord dinner at Shady Maple follows the show. For additional information or to make a reservation call 6031915 and leave a message if no answer. 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.

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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

Divine Mercy Sunday on April 15 The Divine Mercy Sunday celebration is scheduled to be held in the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary chapel, Rte. 315, Pittston Twp., on Sunday, April 15. Confessions begin at 1:00 p.m., followed by the celebration of Holy Mass at 2:00 p.m. by Rev. Paul A. McDonnell, OSJ, seminary rector. At 3:00 p.m., the “Hour of Mercy”, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed with the BENNETT PRESBYTERIAN 501 Bennett Street, Luzerne Everyone is welcome. The church is handicap accessible. BETHEL UNITED METHODIST Main St., Avoca (570) 457-2566 Pastor Sharon Dietz (570) 282-0104 Sunday – Worship Service 11:15 a.m. Communion first Sunday of each month – non perishable food items will be collected this day. Mondays – Bible study – 6 p.m. alternating each week with Brick UM Church, Duryea. 1st Thursday of each month – food give-away 4 to 6 p.m. for needy of Avoca and Duryea. Non perishable food items and monetary donations are accepted at this time. If you have a prayer request, call Pastor Dietz who will activate prayer chain. BRICK UNITED METHODIST 905 Foote Ave., Duryea (570)457-4424 Pastor Sharon Dietz (570) 282-0104 Sunday Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School – 10:15 a.m. during morning Worship Services for ages 3-12 Communion first Sunday of each month – non perishable food items will be collected this day. Mondays – Bible study – 6

singing of the Divine Mercy Chaplet, followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and concluding blessing with the first-class relic of St. Faustina – the saint of the Divine Mercy message. Prior to the start of the celebration, remarks will be offered by Miss Cathy Mack, leader of the Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy. All the faithful are invited to participate.

p.m. alternating each week with Bethel UM Church, Avoca. Miracle of Awareness – coffee time – 6 p.m. meeting 7 p.m. Thursday – New beginnings meeting 7 p.m. 3rd Thursday of each month – United Methodist Women – 6:30 p.m. If you are in need of prayer request, call Pastor who will activate prayer chain. CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE CHURCH Luzerne Ave. and Parke Street West Pittston Origins – The Foundation of Creation and Man Part will be held from 7 to 8:15 p.m. through May 13. The study is open to Bible students and well as interested individuals. Pre-registration is recommended by calling the church office 654-2500. Christ’s Community Clothes Closet will be open from 9-11 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m. The closet will be closed on days that Pittston and Wyoming Area School Districts are closed due to weather or holidays. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. James H. Breese, pastor, Water Street, Pittston Rev. James H. Breese, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Water Street, Pittston, has announced the following schedule for Easter Week: Wednesday, April 4, there will

be no Community Lenten Service. Maundy Thursday, April 5, 7:15 p.m. Communion and Worship Service. Easter Sunday, Resurrection Day, April 8, Sunrise Service 7:00 a.m. and Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. All are welcome and invited to attend. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UCC 500 Luzerne Avenue West Pittston Rev. Joan Mitchell, Pastor Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 14 Broad Street Pittston Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. with Rev. William N. Lukesh. FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH West Pittston Rev. James Thyren 654-8121 The Session of the First United Presbyterian Church of West Pittston announces the following schedule for the week of April 1: April 1 - 10:00 a.m., 11 a.m. Palm Sunday Worship, 12:05 p.m. choir rehearsal. April 3 – 7 p.m. Trustees April 5 – 11 a.m. Scripture study, soup and sandwich at Second Presbyterian Church, 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday Worship & Holy Communion at St. Cecilia’s

Exeter. April 6 – 12 p.m. Good Friday Services at First United Methodist Church, Wyoming Ave, 7 p.m. Good Friday Services at First Congregational Church, UCC, Luzerne Ave. April 8 – 7 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service between Elm St and West Pittston Cemetery, 11 a.m. Easter Morning Celebration. Services are being held at St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church on 1700 Wyoming Ave, Exeter as we recover from the flood of September 2011. There is parking on Wyoming Avenue and in the parking lot behind the church. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Wyoming Ave., West Pittston The United Methodist Women are sponsoring a bus trip to Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster to see “Jonah” on Tuesday, May 1. Bus will leave at 9 p.m. For more information and reservations, call Doris Dushok, 654-2689 or Karen Weed, 6544446. FULL GOSPEL CHAPEL Avoca Adult Sunday School, 9:30; Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday evening Bible study and prayer service at 7:00. The church also hosts the Rose of Sharon Church with Rev. Vincente Torres on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. for the Hispanic community. 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 See FAITH, Page 11

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HOLY MOTHER OF SORROWS PNCC 212 Wyoming Avenue, Dupont Rev. Zbigniew Dawid, Pastor Easter Schedule: April 1, Palm Sunday 8:00 a.m. Mass, Blessing of Palms and Procession 10:30 a.m. High Mass with distribution of Palms 8:00 am - 12:00p.m. Easter Bunny Breakfast April 4 Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross April 5, Holy Thursday 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Last Supper April 6, Good Friday 9:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Veneration of the Cross10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Good Friday Vigil 3:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Symbolic Opening of the Tomb 7:00 p.m. Tenebrae - Service of the Seven Last Words of Jesus April 7, Holy Saturday 9:00 a.m. Service of the Blessing of Fire, Water, Easter Candle, reading of exhortations and renewal of Baptismal promises.10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Blessing of Easter Food in the Church April 8, Easter Sunday, 7:00 a.m. Resurrection Procession

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. 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. MOOSIC ALLIANCE CHURCH 608 Rocky Glen Road, Moosic Pastor: Doug Jensen 4576020 maccma2@verizon.net Sunday morning Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m.

Palm Sunday Smoker set for today The Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Marello Parish Smoker will hold its annual Palm Sunday Smoker at 6 p.m. today in the Mount Carmel Church Center, William Street, Pittston. Chairman Jim Murphy announced a limited number of tickets will be available at the door. Serving as toastmaster will be Atty. Jarrett Ferentino Esq. Principal speaker will be Ed Ackerman, editor of The Sunday Dispatch and professor of Journalism at Luzerne County Community College. Members of the committee are, from left, first row, Vince Gubitoso, Michael English, Joe McCulloch, Fr. Joseph Sibilano, OSJ, Jim Murphy, Danny Argo. Second row, Charlie Valenti, Tony Bianco, Paul Menichelli, Charlie Sciandra, Frank Sciababcucchi. Third row, John Bingham, Don Taroli, Jim Ardoline, Jonathan Rizzo and Al Zangardi.

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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. Every Wednesday evening Mass is celebrated at 7:00 p.m. in conjunction with the Novena to St. Joseph & St. Joseph Marello. Novena prayers and the blessing of the first-class relic of St. Joseph Marello, Founder of the Oblates of Saint Joseph Congregation, immediately follow the Mass. All are welcome to participate! Tune into Catholic Radio 750 AM. The radio studio is located in the seminary building and is broadcast daily from dawn to dusk. For more information about this station, contact Ed Niewinski at 287-4670. Priests will be available all this Holy Week for confessions during the regular scheduled times

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rament and concluding blessing with the first-class relic of St. Faustina – the saint of the Divine Mercy message. Prior to the start of the celebration, remarks will be offered by Miss Cathy Mack, leader of the Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy. All the faithful are invited to participate. Day of Reflection: "Rediscovering the Journey of Faith," Saturday - April 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Fatima Renewal Center, Dalton. Guest presenter: Oblate Father Paul A. McDonnell, who will lead participants in a program of preparation for the "Year of Faith," proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI, that will begin in October. The day will address how faith-centered persons can deepen their own faith before sharing it with others. Those involved in parish ministries and anyone seeking to deepen his/her faith are encouraged to attend. Includes the Sacrament of Reconciliation and celebration of Mass. Fee: $30, includes lunch. To register, call Fatima Center at 563-8500. For more news and information about the Oblates of Saint Joseph locally and around the world, turn to www.oblates-stjoseph.com

there is a Holy Hour at Mt. Carmel Church. 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. The Altar & Rosary Society will be hosting a Penny Auction on Sunday, April 22, in the Parish Center. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and the auction will be at 2:00 p.m. Get advance admission tickets or raffles tickets

from any member, the rectory or at the door. Members are reminded that all returns must be made by the April 19 meeting. St. Joseph Marello Parish Raffle is now underway. Buy your tickets now for a chance to win 2012 Chevrolet Cruz or $20,000.

Donations are $20.00 each and only 2,000 tickets to be sold. Seller of the winning ticket receives $500.00. If you would like to sell tickets call Frank Sciabacucchi 655-6125, Pena HanSee FAITH, Page 16

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OUR OPINION Two deserve our heartfelt support Two stories in the Dispatch today present wonderful opportunities for Christian giving as Holy Week begins. But you don’t have to be a Christian to recognize that the two individuals profiled in today’s paper on pages 3 and 5 are worthy of our support. On page 3 read about Wyoming Area sophomore Stephanie Jallen was born with CHILD Syndrome, a very rare disease that necessitated the amputation of her left leg when she was an infant and made her left arm very short and tapered down to one digit. Incredible as it sounds, Stephanie is a downhill ski racer and she is one of the fastest handicapped skiers in the world. Her goal is to qualify for the Paralympic World Cup in Russia in 2014. The Paralympics is not a non-competitive just-for-fun event. It’s a highly competitive event more akin to the Winter Olympic Games than the Special Olympics. But getting to Russia is expensive and on Friday the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Penguins are having Stephanie Jallen Appreciation night, where you can help Stephanie just by buying a ticket to the hockey game. See page 3 to find out how. We don’t feel sorry for Stephanie Jallen. We feel inspired by her. We feel proud of her. In fact, we feel sorry for ourselves that we don’t have the competitive spirit and all-out drive to succeed that she has. The same can be said for Exeter resident Bryan Danny Bomboy. In 2004 he was paralyzed after breaking his neck in a fall. He was told he would never be able move his arms and legs again. As a story today on page 5 explains, for the first two years after the fall he could move only his eyes and doctors told him that was the best he could expect for the rest of his life. But Bomboy has shocked his doctors by regaining some movement in his arms and fingers through a positive attitude and hard work in intensive therapy. He is a candidate for stem cell therapy in California which will cost from $10,000 to $30,000. Learn how you can help him defray that cost by reading the story on page 5. There are fundraisers coming up on Tuesday at Misericordia University and at Diane’ Deli on April 21. By the way, Bomboy said if the doctor’s decide he is not a good candidate for the stem cells, he will donate the money he’s raised to the Christopher Reeves Paralysis Foundation. Let’s help these local inspirations.

YOUR OPINION Drive important to Wyoming Hose Company The annual Wyoming Hose Company Number 1 Fire Drive will close at the end of April. If you have already given a donation, thank you very much. If you have not sent in your donation, please do so as soon as possible. If you did not receive a donation request and would like to contribute, please call 693-1371 so we can send you a donation form. Your donations are very important to us. Helping us helps you in time of need. Your donations allow us to purchase necessary life-saving and fire equipment. Our members are volunteers who live in our community and respond to help you at all hours and in

all types of weather. Please show you care. Please remember to check the batteries in your smoke alarms. Also, please note that our meeting hall is available for rent for your gathering needs. Anyone wishing to join our department can do so by calling the number above. Once again, thank you for your continued support Kirk Carey Fund Drive chairman John Marianacci Fund Drive co-chairman

Pens poem: Prayer is a Powerful Strength We live our lives day by day, Wondering what will meet us along the way. Everything changes on a daily basis, But Prayer is a Powerful Strength. You meet different people, offer them your love, You offer them scripture from the Lord above. You be a Good Samaritan. You honor your friends. You read a Bible that never ends. You overcome your anger. You overcome your fears. Because Prayer is a Powerful Strength.

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

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Ideas for kids’ Easter baskets The bunnies are getting ready for Easter morning. For those who celebrate the holiday of Easter, and have young children, filling the Easter basket is on the “to do” list. Looking through the newspaper, the Easter candy coupons, advertisements, in-store flyers and on display in the stores all very eye catching and get our salivary glands moving. Making decisions about purchasing holiday foods is tough when marketers know just how to get us to open our purses and wallets and down those calories. Being choosey when selecting foods is tough. Reading the food label is very important to determine not only calories, but protein and important vitamins and minerals. Choose more foods with at least some nutritional value and less empty calories. For example, we have seen through research that dark chocolate contains procyamdins, which are antioxidant flavonoids. Although this kind of information might be on the front of the packaging, it is not required to be listed on the food label. When selecting candy, look at the food label to determine if there is any nutritional value and compare. Choose chocolate that is at least 70% cacao for value. This time of year there are a lot of chocolate bunnies for sale. Look for bunnies darker in chocolate by reading the ingredients on the back of the label. Other ideas for filling baskets include choosing foods like walnuts in place of other high fat snacks like chips and cheese curls. Walnuts have more nutritional value than chips or high-sodium cheese curls. They have protein and omega three fatty acids which are both heart healthy and give variety to the diet. Fruit is another great addition to any Easter basket. Oranges, bananas and pineapple are in season and can be added the night before without any food safety concerns. Wash the fruit and dry before adding it to the basket. Here is one of my favorite candy recipes. I like to reprint it in this column as it contains whole grains. It can be made in a jiffy and if you use 70% cacao powder, it will boost procyamdins. CHOCOLATE NEST EGGS

1 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup 70% cacao powder 4 Tbsp margarine 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 tsp vanilla 3 cup whole grain uncooked quick oats Mini jelly eggs Combine sugar, water, cacao powder and margarine in a sauce pan. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add peanut butter, vanilla, and oats. Cool slightly. Drop by teaspoon on a plate and make slight indentation with the back of a spoon. Decorate with three mini jelly beans. 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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As I get older, the commercials that interrupt my moting his book and speaking to various groups as life every once in a while turn out to be double fea- the Quantum Rehab spokesman for Pride Mobility. tures with subtitles that say in plain English: This is He’s graced the cover of Esquire magazine and has had guest spots on several TV shows, including an important moment, so pay attention. Last week, the library received a call inquiring if “CSI.” Really, how many of us can say that? We chatted about this generation of children who we’d like a newly-published book donated to our collection from a special author. He wanted to de- don’t appreciate their easy, golden lives. I wanted liver it in person and say hello. That person was this man to have a little one-on-one chat with the Bryan Anderson. If the name doesn’t sound famil- two Heck boys, but his time was valuable and my sons were busy charging their iPods and playing iar to you, Google the heck out of it. Bryan is a two-time Iraqi war veteran. While Xbox. We live in a world where children are spoiled rotdriving a Humvee during his last tour, he was involved in a roadside explosion which left him with- ten …and so are we. We’re entranced by a ridicuout both legs and an arm. His book, “No Turning lous social website that caters to our perceived Back,” documents that tragedy, although nothing angst, rantings and whinings. What started as a communication device has turned into a huge ickabout Bryan Anderson is tragic. fest; complaints pepper He speaks of 13 each status and everyone wretching months of sur- Bryan Anderson shuns self-pity, has an axe to grind. Can’t geries and rehab at Wal- discourages tears and squares his we all just squeeze a little ter Reed Medical Center joy out of each day? as though he’s describing shoulders while tackling his life as a Our children need to recovery from an appen- triple amputee without melodrama or dectomy. In other words, whimpering, but with the refinement learn that life can be nasty at times, but we need don’t cry for him, Argen- and brash of someone who has seen to rise above it all. If tina. Or Chicago. Or more than his share of nonsense. He Bryan can rise above West Pittston. what life has dealt him, Bryan Anderson shuns transcends it all with aplomb and surely our kids, whose self-pity, discourages self-possession and, with an omniprimary complaint is not tears and squares his present smile. securing the newest shoulders while tackling iphone, can. Children are his life as a triple ampukilling each other for tee without melodrama or whimpering, but with the refinement and brash sneakers, for crying out loud. What’s happening of someone who has seen more than his share of and how can it be fixed? Children expect an award for just showing up. nonsense. He transcends it all with aplomb and self-possession and, with an omnipresent smile. Our expectations are low and our reward system high. That’s key. Kids don’t understand heartache or misery beI know a couple teenage boys who could learn a cause we fling ourselves in front of the bad news boat-load of wisdom from this man. Prior to Bryan’s arrival at the library, I nervously bus before it can reach them. They fold like a house wondered if my lack of conversational filters of cards when faced with adversity. Bryan Anderson has the answer. It’s the opposite would offend him…as it does with almost everyone. I was afraid I would stare at the empty space of complacency. It’s action toward the positive. His where his legs should be and was certain my dis- message is powerful: Live. Love. Thrive. I want Bryan to gather up all our children and comfort with awkward silences would result in a give them a good talking to. He may be a triple amslew of ridiculous commentary. putee, but he exhibits an enormous fortitude and an I needn’t have worried. He opened the door with his mighty hand, rolled even larger heart every day of his life. Empowered in and I stared - directly into his eyes. No need to to negate extraneous negativity and fly toward a fufeel even slightly awkward. Why? Because Bryan ture both bright and studded with opportunities, he is a prime example of perseverance, to the third Anderson doesn’t feel awkward. He carries himself with the grace and sturdiness power. Every single one of us needs to learn his lesson: of 10 men. I saw confidence. I saw assuredness. Self pity is useless. Man up, chin up, toughen up Mostly, though, I saw happiness. Yes, happiness. This man possesses a love of life we don’t wit- and, if you fall down, get up. Every day you’re alive is a good day. Make the ness nearly enough, let alone by someone who has suffered raw and life-changing circumstances. He choice to be happy…we all have that option. We really do. Live. Love. Thrive. rock climbs, skateboards and rides an ATV. 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The Mass Book for 2012 is available. We will accept Mass Offerings for the months of March and April. Due to the large number of families, we accept offerings on a first come, first serve basis. Come to the rectory office on William St. CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH Mass Schedule for Lent Daily Mass 7:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception; 8:30 a.m. at Holy Redeemer; 12:10 p.m. at Immaculate Conception

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SENIOR Yoga: breathe, move, strengthen, renew, relax. Join us for this gentle yoga practice designed to increase awareness, flexibility, strength & relaxation. Bring a yoga mat and blanket. No prior experience needed. Chairs used to assist. No need to go to the floor. First class? Free. Dates: Mondays, April 16, 23, 30 Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m., $8 per class Catholic Youth Group The next meeting for the Pittston Catholic Youth Group will be on Sunday, April 22, 2012 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. Save the following dates… Sunday, April 15 at 2:00 p.m. we will celebrate a Mass of Healing. During the Mass the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated. A light reception will follow in the parish hall. On Tuesday, April 17th we will have an Evening of Reflection for all adult Liturgical Ministers. The evening will run from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. More details about both of these events will follow. Day of Reflection “Rediscovering the Journey of Faith,” April 28 -- 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Fatima Renewal

Center, Dalton. Guest presenter: St. Joseph Oblate Father Paul A. McDonnell, who will lead participants in a program of preparation for the "Year of Faith," proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI that will begin in October. The day will address how faithcentered persons can deepen their own faith before sharing it with others. Those involved in parish ministries and anyone seeking to deepen his/her faith are encouraged to attend. Includes the Sacrament of Reconciliation and celebration of Mass. Fee: $30, includes lunch. To register, call Fatima Center at 563-8500. Ministry Schedule The schedule for April – August, 2012 has been posted on the parish website. Parish Website The address for the parish webpage is: www.eucharist-pittston.org. You will find links to the Schedule for Liturgical Ministers, our weekly bulletins, monthly calendars, upcoming events and additional information. Sick and Elderly 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,

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at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the church hall. The Women’s Society will recite the rosary following the evening Mass on Holy Thursday. The Holy Name Society members are asked to consult the adoration list in the vestibule for Holy Thursday adoration between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. The church will remain open until 11 p.m. for private adoration. On Good Friday the church will open at 9 a.m. for private prayer. The grave will remain in place until noon on Holy Saturday. The Rectory Office will close at noon on Holy Thursday and remain closed until 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 10. There will be CCD class for all students on April 2. All children in grades1through 6, in public or Catholic schools, are invited to take part in the Holy Thursday, Procession. Mass is on April 5 at 7 p.m. There will be practice for procession on April 4 at 6 p.m. Practice will last approximately 45 minutes. Please meet in the church hall. On Holy Thursday, students are to gather in the church hall at 6:30 p.m. The Women’s Society will meet on Tuesday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the church hall. The Holy Name Society will meet on Wednesday, April 4 at 7 p.m. in the church hall. Bible Study will be held on April 11 at 7 p.m. in

the lower level meeting room of the rectory. All are invited. The Women’s Society will hold their annual bake sale and raffle on April 28 and 29 in the church hall after all Masses. All parishioners are asked for their help either by donating baked goods and/or purchasing the raffle tickets for this event. All profits benefit our parish. If you have not received your tickets for the raffle or you wish to purchase more, please call the rectory at 654-3713. The Senior Outreach Committee of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish (Dupont) will hold a Health Fair on Saturday April 21 after the 4 p.m. Mass and on Sunday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to noon. The Fair will be held in the church hall. All are welcome. 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 Holy Week schedule Sunday, April 1, Palm Sunday and Holy Thursday, April 5 8:00 a.m. - Morning Prayers (Lauds) 3:00 p.m. - Confessions 7:00 p.m. - Mass of the Lord’s Supper. (Washing of the feet, Procession with the Blessed Sacrament followed by Adoration in the Chapel until 10:30 p.m.) Good Friday, April 6 8:00 a.m. - Morning Prayers (LAUDS)

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on 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. 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 celebrating its third anniversary will provide new and gently used clothing on Sunday April 1. Regular hours are Wednesday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. The Closet accepts donations new and gently used. ST JOHN’S LUTHERAN 9 Wood St., Pittston Pastor John Castellani Organist Marcia Colleran Service begins at 9:30 a.m. Portals of Prayers for the months April, May and June are available and can be picked up after Service If you would like to join this church 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.

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ST. MARY’S POLISH NATIONAL CATHOLIC CHURCH 200 Stephenson St. Duryea Rev. Fr. Carmen G. Bolock, Pastor Phone: 457-2291 Email: padre@saintmaryspncc.org Website: saintmaryspncc.org Holy Mass: Sunday 9:30 a.m. Weekdays: 8 a.m. Holy Days: 8 a.m. & 7 p.m. 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: 7:00 a.m. (Please note: no Wed. a.m. Mass) Thurs: 7:00 p.m. No Bible Study until after Lent. Life in the Spirit will begin. Parish Office: 570-693-1991 Email:olos363@verizon.net Website: www.stmonicanepa.com Holy Week & Easter Schedule: Palm Sunday, March 31 & April 1 - 4:00 p.m. (OLOS); 8:30 a.m. (St. J’s); 11:00 a.m. (OLOS) Holy Thursday, April 5 –Morning Prayer at 9 a.m. (OLOS)

Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00 p.m. (OLOS) followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament ending with Sung Compline (Night Prayer) at 10:45 p.m. Good Friday, April 6 – Morning Prayer at 9:00 a.m. (OLOS) Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion at 1:00 p.m. (St. J’s) Stations of the Cross at 7:00 p.m. (OLOS) Holy Saturday: Morning Prayer at 9:00 a.m. (OLOS) Blessing of Baskets at 12 Noon (OLOS) Easter Vigil, April 7 Liturgical Celebration at 8:00 p.m. (OLOS) Easter Sunday, April 8 – Masses: 8:30 a.m. (St. J’s) 11:00 a.m. (OLOS) Life in the Spirit Seminar: 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. This sevenweek seminar will lead to a deeper knowledge and relationship with Jesus and a living sense of God’s presence in our life through the gift of 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. St. Monica Parish Men’s Group Retreat: This weekend retreat will be held on the weekend of June 1-3, 2012 at Mount Saviour Monastery located between Elmira and Corning, New York. To learn more about the Monks and the Monastery, go to

www.msaviour.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 693-3366 (home) or his cell at 466-6099. His email is joelisewski@aol.com. Group size is limited and reservations will be on a first-come basis. SAINT PETER’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 100 Rock Street, Hughestown Stpeters_elc@yahoo.com 654-1009

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SACRED HEART CHURCH 215 Lackawanna Ave., Dupont There will be CCD classes on April 2 for all students. All students in grades one through six are invited to take part in the Holy Thursday Process. Mass will be at 7 p.m. on April 5. A practice for the procession will be held on April 4 at 6 p.m. and will last 45 minutes. On Holy Thursday, students are to meet at 6:30 p.m. in the church hall. Holy Name Society will meet on Wednesday, April 4 at 7 p.m. in the church hall. Members, please check the listing for the adoration schedule which is posted in the back of the church. The Women’s Society will hold their annual bake sale and raffle on April 28 and 28 following all weekend masses. Parishioners are asked for their help wither by donating baked goods and/or purchasing the raffle tickets for the event. All profits benefit our parish. QUEEN OF THE APOSTLES PARISH 715 Hawthorne St. (570) 457-3412 stmarysavoca@verizon.net www.stmaryavoca.4lpi.com Queen of the Apostles Parish at St. Mary’s Church 715 Hawthorne St., Avoca (570) 457-3412 stmarysavoca@verizon.net www.stmaryavoca.4lpi.com The Rev. Phillip J. Sladicka and the parishioners of Queen of the Apostles Parish at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St., invite the community to their Holy Week and Easter services. Palms will be blessed and distributed at the 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Masses today, April 1. The 11 a.m. Mass will also in-

clude a procession. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4. Father Phil will celebrate the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7 p.m. on Holy Thursday, April 5. This Mass will include a procession of the Blessed Sacrament to the Altar of Repose for adoration. The church will remain open for Eucharistic Adoration until 10 p.m. Parishioners will commemorate the Lord’s Passion and Death with liturgy of the word, veneration of the cross and Holy Communion beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Good Friday, April 6. The youth of the parish will present the “Living Stations of the Cross” at 8 p.m. Father Phil will bless Easter baskets at noon and 4 p.m. on Holy Saturday, April 7. The Easter Vigil Mass will take place at 8 p.m., which will include the blessing of fire, the paschal candle and holy water. The Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. on Easter Sunday, April 8. The parish youth group will meet at 6:30 p.m. today, April 1 and Sunday, April 22 in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St. New members are always welcome. For more information, contact Lori Ostrowski at 457-8840. Queen of the Apostles Parish will have its annual Easter egg hunt at10 a.m. on Saturday, April 7 on the grounds of Kiesinger Funeral Services, Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea. Attendees are asked to arrive by 9:45 a.m. and bring an Easter basket. To register, call Erin Berlew at 654-2429. Anyone who would like to donate candy for the event that would fit inside a traditional plastic Easter egg can place them in the box located in St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St. Volunteers are needed to help fill eggs at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 2 in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St. This is a great opportunity to earn service hours for Confirmation, Scouting or other social groups. To help, call Berlew at 6542429. In observance of Easter, the parish will not have religious

education classes on Sunday, April 8 or Monday, April 9. Classes will resume Sunday, April 15. The parish women’s guild will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10 in St. Mary’s Rectory. The parish pastoral council will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 16 in St. Mary’s Rectory. The parish social concerns committee will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17 in St. Mary’s Rectory. The parish finance council will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24 in St. Mary’s Rectory. Queen of Apostles Parish will have the fifth annual St. Mary’s Classic golf tournament at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 6 at Pine Hills golf course, Taylor. This year’s tourney will be played in memory of Tom Bennie Sr. The cost, which is $80 per player, includes golf, food and prizes. For more information, contact the parish office at 457-3412, Jimbo McMahon at jimmcmahon1@verizon.net or John Soy at johnsoy@comcast.net . Become a fan of our parish Facebook page today! You can join it by typing in “Queen of the Apostles Parish, Avoca, PA” in the search bar at www.facebook.com. And then clicking on the “like” button once you arrive at the page. Anyone who is interested in renting St. Mary’s School for child care, parties, or other useful activities is invited to call the rectory at 457-3412 to learn more about this opportunity. Daily Masses: 8 a.m. (Wednesday at 7 p.m.) Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Miraculous Medal Novena: Wednesday following the 7 p.m. Mass Weekends Masses: Saturday at 4 p.m.; Sunday at 8, 9:30, 11 a.m. Confession: Saturdays 3-3:45 p.m.; anytime upon request by calling 457-3412. Prayer Chain: 457-5867 SECOND PRESBYTERIAN 143 Parsonage St., Pittston April 1- 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. Worship, 5 p.m. Seder Meal April 3– 7 p.m. AA meeting April 4 – 6:30 p.m. choir rehearsal

April 5– 11 a.m. Scripture, soup and sandwich, 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday Worship April 6 – 12 p.m. Good Friday service at First United Methodist Church, W. Pittston, 7 p.m. Good Friday service at First Congregational Church, UCC, W. Pittston April 8 – 7 a.m. Easter Sunrise service on steps of the church, 11 a.m. Easter morning celebration. 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 at www.trinityepiscopalchurchwestpittston.org and www.diobeth.org. Sunday Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m. every Sunday. Food Pantry: March item needed is cereal. Gerrity’s gift cards, cash donations and other non-perishable foods also accepted. 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 Women of Trinity have supported this ministry by delivering donations of clothing, new

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Miss Blossom, Idol contestants sought for WP Cherry Fest The West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival’s Little Miss Cherry Blossom contest will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 on the festival grounds. The contest is open to girls ages 4 to 8 living in the Greater Pittston area. The entry deadline is April 20. All contestants will ride in the parade. The girls will be judged on talent, stage presence and interview. Performances are not to ex-

ceed three minutes. The festival’s West Pittston Idol contest is set for 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 for singers ages 5 and up. Contestants will be divided into age appropriate categories. The song time limit is 2 ½ minutes. Prizes will be awarded. For more information, contact Gina Malsky at 332-7817 orlmalsky@aol.com.

EGGstravaganza today

Due to poor weather Saturday, the Wyoming Rec Board’s the Easter EGGstravaganza has been postponed until today, Sunday, April 1 at Flack Field from 3 p.m. to 5. Volunteers are needed.

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The Yatesville Auxiliary will hold its annual Easter Party at 2 p.m. today, April 1 at the Yatesville Borough building. There will be prizes for children 12 years and younger. Snacks will be provided. WA Class of 1972

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Question Many in Pittston mourned the passing of Jim Thorpe, most revered as With Judy Minsavage the best and most versatile athlete in the world. Jarrett Miller entertained To what Pittston athlete did while couples danced the night Thorpe pay homage? away. 1953 – 59 Years Ago After a record 44 years as Jenkins Township auditor, Pat Burke retired from politics. Pat was born in 1884 and moved to Sebastopol in 1900. He started work at the age of nine in the coal collieries, working his way up to “weighmaster” for the Valley View Coal Company. He was an ardent fan of St. John’s sports teams and especially liked the St. John’s Pittston High School match-up on Thanksgiving Day. Pat married the former Anna V. Williams. The Sunday Dispatch Inquiring Photographer asked Pittston residents, “If you received an all-expenses paid trip, where would you go and why?” Philip Medico, answered, “Italy, where I could look up my father’s relatives.” Joe Rucco added, “Bermuda, by what I see in the movies, it seems to be a beautiful country.” Nancy Mullery, Avoca, stated, “Honolulu, I’ve read about it, heard about it and seen it in the movies. Of course, I don’t suppose it will ever happen.” If it was Saturday night, then the place to be was the West Side Youth Center which offered youngsters ping pong, games, music and refreshments. The West Pittston High School and Student Council officers Ken Darby, Shirley Sandlock, Jimmy Jones and Andrew Dovin operated the center. The Lettermen’s Club, a group made up of Garden Village residents interested in providing a recreation facility for the area, founded the center in 1945. Dance band members Ken Weiskerger, Andy Dovin, Francis Margantini, Lee Owens, Jack Robbins, Palmer Norris, Alex Slusser, Tommy Dreisbach, Charles Stein and

1963 – 49 Years Ago The Easter holiday was fast approaching and many residents had placed their orders for chocolate bunnies, marshmallow eggs, jellybeans and the like at the Sweetland Restaurant and Candy Shoppe. Proprietors Chester Sobuta and Al Forlenza, along with their wives, spent months preparing and filling orders for many area residents. However, in one moment all was lost. A devastating fire destroyed the business and the delicious chocolate concoctions inside. The owners vowed to re-open. Carmella Kasulis, a woman of Italian descent living in the Oregon section of Pittston, walked into city hall where she attempted to explain to patrolman Angelo DeSanto her dilemma. DeSanto was, fortunately, fluent in Italian and understood. Kasulis discovered she had accidentally tossed into the trash a bag containing personal items and a wallet containing her weekly salary of $40. DeSanto remembered that Fred Kause, a Pittston truck driver, serviced the Oregon section and called him for as-

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Rare beers a hit at tasting event at Sabatini’s Pizza By Melanie Socash Dispatch Intern

Microbrewery fanatics gathered from all over at Sabatini’s Pizza in Exeter on March 14. The demand of customers encouraged owner Lindo Sabatini to plan another night of beer tasting with several beers brewed by Dogfish Head, located in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. According to Sabatini, the event took between five and six months to plan. When the beers became available, he purchased and stored them until it was time for the event. Obtaining some of the beers could have posed a slight challenge, but thanks to a demand for Dogfish Head beers on a regular basis, as well as help from both a sales representative from the brewery itself and Ace Beverage, an imported beer wholesaler located in Eynon, Sabatini was able to get his hands on the beers he wanted to feature. The turnout for the event brought almost double the attendance for the past beer tastings, Sabatini said, adding some people traveled from as far as an hour away.

Four of the rare beers featured during a recent tasting event at Sabatini's Pizza in Exeter. PHOTO BY MELANIE SOCASH

“It got really busy during the event, so I wasn’t able to talk with customers as much as I would have liked to,” Sabatini said. But many of the customers

who attended the beer sampling event know they can’t taste some of the 10 beers featured at any regular location. Bitches Brew, the rarest of the beers, is a Russian imperial

stout. It’s a beer made in tribute to the late jazz musician Miles Davis, and it was brewed in collaboration with Sony Records. According to its description on Dogfish Head’s website, brewery owner Sam Calagione describes the beer as “best enjoyed sipped cool, not cold, from a snifter or red wine glass while listening to the Bitches Brew album.” Bitches Brew is Sabatini’s personal favorite. “It’s a nice, clean, Russian imperial stout. Even though it has a higher percentage of alcohol, it’s easy to drink.” A variety of other rare beers featured included 120 Minute IPA, an India Pale Ale continuously boiled in hops for two hours and then aged for several months; World Wide Stout, an American double imperial stout; and Noble Rot, a saison described by Calagione as “the absolute closest to equal meshing of the wine world and the beer world that has ever been done commercially.” Sabatini understands why the event gathered much more attendance than previous ones he hosted.

“People into the beers know you can’t get them everywhere,” he explained. “It’s very uncommon to be able to drink a Heaven and Hell - a mixture of 120 Minute IPA and World Wide Stout since both beers aren’t usually under one roof.” Other beers featured on draft were Theobroma, a beer brewed with ingredients such as cocoa powder and chilies, and Midas Touch, an herbed beer made with ingredients found in 2,700 yearold drinking vessels found in the tomb of King Midas. Sabatini’s has hosted several beer-tasting events prior to the Dogfish Head takeover. In November, several Italian beers were paired with pizzas made, using ingredients foreign to their company’s usual menu. From December through February, one event was held for each month, with every event featuring beers exclusive to one brewery. Featured breweries include Sierra Nevada, Bell’s Brewery and Brooklyn Brewery. Sabatini’s will continue to host similar events with the next event scheduled for April 14 featuring beers brewed by Southern Tier.

Pittston K of C hosts 87-year-old bowling tourney The Knights of Columbus Council 372 of Pittston will host the 87-year-old Knights Bowling Tournament at Chacko’s Lanes in Wilkes-Barre. Entertainment at the Council Hall will continue every Saturday during the tournament with the kitchen being open. Rub Yer Soul will perform from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. on April 14, “Maros” will perform from 5 to 7 p.m. on April 21 followed by Karaoke with JR and Friends from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Here, Monsignor John Bendick starts the opening ceremonies with a prayer and comments on the first time the 87-year-old tournament is being hosted by Council 372 of Pittston.

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Fish fry next Friday at hose company The annual Hughestown Hose Company Good Friday Fish Fry will be held from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, April 6 at the fire station banquet hall. The dinner features fried fish, French fries, homemade coleslaw and a dinner roll. Freshly-made pizza by

the slice or by the tray will be available for take out only. There will also be a gift card, basket raffle and a guest appearance by the Easter Bunny. Tickets are $8 for adults and children. Children under 8 years of age are free.

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Arturo’s open after year-and-a-half make over Lori family opens new restaurant in former Celestino’s in Dupont By Jack Smiles jsmiles@psdispatch.com

It might seem natural for a first-time restaurateur to be apprehensive, but Artie Lori, who opened Arturo’s in Dupont three weeks ago doesn’t have time for that. “No fear, I just wish I could clone myself. There’s so much work to do, I can’t get it done,” Lori said of the restaurant which was formerly Celestino’s and Mambo Italiano. Lori, 37, and his father, Arthur “Sonny” Lori, 68, bought the restaurant at 140 Main St. in October 2010. Though neither Artie, a former vo-tech HVAC

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1972 will hold a reunion meeting on Monday, April 2, at 6 p.m. at Perkins Restaurant, Route 315, Pittston. Easter egg hunt

The 22nd Annual Moosic Lions Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 7 at Kobesky Field in the Greenwood section of the borough. PA class of ’77

Doing 80 percent of the work on their own, the Loris rebuilt the exhaust hoods, repaired the roof and the floors behind the bars and the bathrooms and redid the outside façade. They repaired the ceilings, finishing them with textured floral effect swirls. They installed new heat and air condition and a state-of-the-art kitchen. They also installed two dining room fireplaces. The solid oak handcrafted woodwork on the upstairs bar, maître de station and wine cabinet, original to Celestino’s, were refinished. Having worked in dress factory maintenance and as an HVAC

teacher, Artie knew what he was getting into was an enormous undertaking but the work was right in his wheelhouse. “That’s why it took so long, because of condition of the building and it’s 11,000 square feet,” he said. Arturo’s is a two-level restaurant with casual, fine Italian dining upstairs and a bar menu of sandwiches and four styles of pizza in the downstairs Underground Bar & Eatery. The downstairs of the building hadn’t been used in 10 years. The Loris refurbished and expanded the downstairs bar, updated the décor and built a stage for live music. Red-painted faux windows

surrounding Italian scenes painted by Angie DeMuro for Celestino’s have been restored. Out back, the father-son team rebuilt the creekside patio deck. “Before we cleaned up the creek bank, people didn’t even know the creek was there,” Artie said Doyle Lewis, who had been a chef at Celestino’s and Mount Airy Casino Resort, is Arturo’s chef/manager. Sonny’s wife Maryann makes homemade meat and cheese raviolis, sauce, meatballs and house dressing from treasured family recipes with roots in Italy. Arturo’s employees 23 workers and expects to schedule a grand opening in the near future.

lins at 654-8243 or Donna Boylan Ahearn at 212-2348.

ment for Saturday, April 14 at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish in Wilkes-Barre. Doors will open at 10 a.m. with Mass at 10:45 a.m. Cost for the luncheon is $14. To make reservations by April 9, make check payable to Ladies of Charity and sent to President, Christine Palmiter, 440 Ice Harvest Dr., Mountaintop, PA 18707. For more information, call 868-3959.

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Valley Lodge No. 499, West Pittston, will hold a Pancake and Sausage Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 15 at Four Seasons Golf Course Dining Hall, Slocum Street, Exeter. Eggs, sausage and pancakes will be served with coffee, tea and juice. Price is $7 for adults and $3.50 for children under 12.

The next meeting of the 62nd class reunion of West Pittston High School class of 1950 will be held on April 16 at committee member George Miller’s home in West Pittston. The class reunion will be held on the weekend of August 17 at Glen Maura and August 18 pizza party at home of George Miller. Brunch will be held on Sunday, August19 at a place to be decided. The committee will send out reservations for the reunion. Classmates present at the meeting were George Miller, George Brown, Paul Minnelli, William Prebula, Janet Dymond, Muriel Allford, Marie Melvin. Angela Pellicotti and Jasmine Mikita. Committees assigned

Seniors Have Talent

Hospice Community Care, in conjunction with Celtic Healthcare and Mohegan Sun, will host “Seniors Have Talent” from 6 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, at the Grand Ball Room of the Mohegan Sun Casino. All proceeds benefit PA Vent Camp for Kids. Contestants must be 60 years or older to enter. The inner will earn a $1,000 cash prize. There is no entrance fee for auditions. Tickets for the finals event are $15. Ladies of Charity

The Ladies of Charity of the Diocese of Scranton have scheduled an annual Day of Enroll-

Special Spaces

Special Spaces NEPA will complete its first bedroom makeover on Saturday, April 14. The recipient is a 4-year-old boy with Down Syndrome and other health complications. For more information, contact Michelle Morgan at 212-9728 or log onto NEPASpecialSpaces.org.

All day bingo

All day bingo will held on Sunday, April 15 at Northmoreland TownshipVolunteer Fire Company in Centermoreland. Early birds start at 1:30 p.m. with dinner served at 4:30 p.m. For reservations, call Jim or Carol at333-4906.

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The Pittston Area Class of 1977 will hold a reunion meeting on Wednesday, April 11, at Tony’s Pizza at 7:30 p.m.. With questions, please call Jim Col-

teacher, nor Sonny, retired from the garment industry, had restaurant experience, they weren’t deterred. “He always had an interest in starting something like this,” Sonny said of his son. “The opportunity came up. It was a bank foreclosure.” The building housing the restaurant was in desperate need of repair. “We worked on it for a year and a half,” Artie said. “The building was run into the ground. Not one piece of refrigeration worked. The heat didn’t work. They ran it until they couldn’t run it anymore. There wasn’t even a light bulb.”

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Corps was renamed Army Air Forces, but many Corps personnel had a strong sentimental attachment to their branch. According to the website, aafha.org WW II servicemen “still proudly identify themselves as veterans of the Air Corps.” “Not Just Words – But Action” was written on the Field and Stream Environmental Action Award certificate presented to the Wyoming Area Environmental Problems Class. Jack Samson, editor of Field and Stream Magazine, recognized class director David Dembowski and students Mark Arkromas, David Amico, Raymond Bjorheim, John Borzell, Dolores Brozzi, Diane Cupano, Jack DeFaveri, Louis Degnan, Jeff Dymond, John Genelow, Frank Goryl, John Grochal, Mike Hronich, Charles Huthmaker, Dan Kepick, Dotty Martin, Raline

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Mastruzzo and Rosemary Migliosi for their work in preserving, protecting and improving the environment. 1983 – 29 Years Ago Leo Butsavage, Fred Sickler, Nello Ferretti, Frank Belmont, Walter Breymier, Fred Melvin, Octavius Argenio, Tony Denisco, John Champi, Tom Morratti, Joe Gentile, Frank Brocconi, John Dwyer, Jerry Venetz Dante Bovani and Webber Schwartz were sworn in as West Pittston Auxiliary Police. 2003 – 9 Years Ago Matt Rynkiewicz, of Exeter, took the title of State Champion in the 100 Yard Breast Stroke, logging a winning time of 1:02:93 at the 2003 Pennsylvania State YMCA Swimming

Championship at Penn State University. Rynkiewicz represented Pennsylvania in the National YMCA championships held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. To honor Jean Yates of Pittston and her generosity and contribution to the building of the new Pittston Library, a statue of a young girl reading a book was unveiled by Pittston Mayor Michael Lombardo, Ellen Mondlak, president of the Library Board, and Brenda Lispi president of the Friends of the Library. To mark the beginning of National Library Week, a fundraising campaign headed by John and Annmarie Adonizio was introduced at the unveiling. Although states such as Michigan, Ohio and Missouri celebrated a form of Library Week as far back as 1913, the event did not become national until May 1958. To read the history of libraries, read the “History of Libraries in the Western World by Michael H. Harris. Answer Sports legend Jim Thorpe called Charley Trippi “the greatest football player I ever saw.” A popular star during his heyday and a good guy, Charley Trippi was elected to Pro Foot-

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ball’s Hall of Fame in 1968 and is also a member of the College Football Hall of Fame, the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame and the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. To read more about Trippi log onto www.footballhistorian.com - Archives - Pro Football History. The library connects us with the insight and knowledge, painfully extracted from Nature, of the greatest minds that ever were, with the best teachers,

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are Hall – George Miller, Angela Pellicotti, Carmella Dixon; Menu – Carmella Dixon, Marie Melvin, Janet Dymond; Publicity – Jasmine Mikita, Janet Dymond, Muriel Allford; Pizza party – George Miller, William Prebola, Jasmine Mikita; Program – Paul Minnelli, George Brown, Angela Pellicotti; Mailings – Angela Pelicotti, Paul Minelli, Muriel Allford. Soup, Bake, Book Sale

Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, Buttonwood, Hanover Township is having a soup, bake and book sale on Thursday, April

drawn from the entire planet and from all our history, to instruct us without tiring, and to inspire us to make our own contribution to the collective knowledge of the human species. I think the health of our civilization, the depth of our awareness about the underpinnings of our culture and our concern for the future can all be tested by how well we support our libraries. Carl Sagan 19 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Piggie Soup is soup of the month. Cost is $7 per quart, take outs only. Pre-order by calling Judi at 8256914 or Barry at 831-5593. Pittston nurses

The 1982 class of the Pittston Hospital School of Nursing is planning a 30th anniversary class reunion for the fall of 2012. Members of this graduating class are asked to contact either Ted Kross or Janet Kelly (Endres) to gather contact information and help plan event. Kross can be reached through email at tedandgina9@comcast.net or 655-4952. Kelly can be contacted through e-mail at janetakelly@aol.com or 6934165.

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MARIA REMEMBERS

Mary’s road to Calvary On April 6, Good Friday, the passion of the Lord, the most solemn and sorrowful day for Christians takes me back in memory as a child of 9 or 10 years of age to St. Rocco’s Church. It was between the hours of noon and 3 p.m. that silence, reverence and prayers were said in remembrance of the agony of Jesus. People entered the church quietly, knelt to pray, sat to contemplate and keep watch with Mary, the Mother of Jesus. It was during those three hours that the town almost came to a standstill and was filled with a quietness of adoration. Most businesses, banks, post office, restaurants and factories closed to allow devotees to visit a church to pay respects. Upon entering St. Rocco’s Church, a large cross with a crucified Jesus was seen in the sanctuary. Beside Him stood a statue of His sorrowful mother Mary. It was a scene that was realistic and heart wrenching. Stationed in front of the altar were the elder women of the church. At intervals, their prayers and mournful hymns pierced the silence. My thoughts as a child sympathized with the feelings of Jesus as He watched the pain and sorrow on the face of His beloved mother. How terrible He must have felt to see her so distraught and helpless as she followed Him to Calvary. Did he feel guilty for causing her such horrendous pain? It was not right for a child to cause a mother grief. Much later in life in the role of a mother, my thoughts are of Mary who watched as her son was unjustly condemned to a

horrific death. The pain and suffering He endured pierced her heart and soul. A mother feels the pain of her child deeper physically, mentally and emotionally. How helpless and afraid she felt watching and being pushed along with the unruly crowd. Sheltered by John, slowly, painfully walking She watched her beloved son who was bruised, beaten and bleeding, carrying a heavy wooden cross. She could not get too close to Him; the crowd was intense. The sound of shouting guards, whips cracking, people jeering and cursing must have created a fury within her. Silently, she screamed, “My son, my son!” The sound of the heavy cross is heard as Jesus falls to the ground. Mary hears the thud. As she made her way through the crowd, Jesus was being pulled to His feet by the guards. Her instinct was to rush to Him, hold and comfort Him, clean and kiss His wounds, and make everything better as she did when He was a child. The lance of a soldier blocks her passage. Jesus wipes the blood streaming down His face and looks into the eyes of His beloved Mother. Their eyes meet and hold with an intensity of love that needs no words. Passing between them is the unconditional love and understanding of mother and child. Mary watches as a guard pulls a burly man from the crowd and orders him to help Jesus carry the cross. Her thoughts scream out, “Take the cross from His shoulders and place it on mine.” Step by step, Mary walks the torturous road to Calvary with Jesus, watching Him grow

weaker and weaker. “Is there no one who will help Him?” A young woman courageously steps out of the crowd. Stirred with compassion for the suffering Jesus, she bent down to wipe the blood and sweat from His face with her veil. Mary silently whispers “thank you” as they continue on the journey. Walking a short distance, again the thud of the falling cross is heard as Jesus falls a second time. He is physically exhausted. Mary cries inwardly, “How much more can He endure?” Once more, Jesus is roughly lifted to His feet. Staggering beneath the weight of the cross, Jesus sees women weeping for Him. With compassion, He speaks to them. “Weep not for me but for your children.” An unrealistic numbness is overtaking Mary. “Can this really be happening? This is a dream. Soon I will wake up and

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it will all be gone.” Shattering her thoughts is the loud thud of the fallen cross for the third time. “He has fallen again” her thoughts scream out. The guards, fearing Jesus would not reach Calvary alive, pick up the cross and placd it on the strong shoulders of the stranger to continue the walk up the steep and rutted hill. Did Mary arrive on Calvary to see her son stripped of his garments and laid upon the cross? Did Mary witness the stretching of His arms across the bar? Were the nails driven into His hands and feet while she stood and watched and heard this inhuman act? John held her tightly as the cross was lifted and roughly placed in the ground. Her strength was waning. Taking a few steps to look at Him, speak to Him, touch Him, a guard cautions her to step back.

The spectacle was over. The crowd was dispersing. There was no need to stay and wait for the inevitable. “There stood by the cross of Jesus, His Mother.” Accompanied by John the Evangelist, Mary Magdalene and Mary Cleopa they stood watch as He agonized on the cross. The time of death was drawing near. Jesus looked down at His beloved sorrowful mother with a special everlasting love. With an aching heart in a broken body utters, “Woman behold thy son.” Turning to John, he then says “John behold thy Mother.” Soon after His death, He was taken down from the cross and placed in the arms of His mother. She held him tenderly, caressed his face, cried over His broken body. She accompanied Him to the tomb for burial. As the stone was slid to seal the tomb, the journey to Calvary was ended. It was the beginning.

The Hughestown Police Department along with the Hughestown Lions Club will hold their annual Easter egg hunt at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 7 at the pavilion in Hughestown. All borough children and their families are invited to attend. Two bicycles will

be raffled and there will be candy and prizes for everyone. The Easter bunny will be on hand for the festivities. Chief Golya and the Lions Club would like to thank the residents and businesses who donated to this annual event

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Egg hunt next Saturday

Holy Week services scheduled throughout borough AVOCA

Welcome to Holy Week, my friends. There are numerous Holy Week and Easter services taking place in town this week. Read on for all of the details. Services

The Rev. Phillip J. Sladicka and the parishioners of Queen of the Apostles Parish at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St., invite the community to their Holy Week and Easter services. Palms will be blessed and distributed at the 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Masses today, April 1. The 11 a.m. Mass will also include a procession. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4. Father Phil will celebrate the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7 p.m. on Holy Thursday, April 5. This Mass will include a procession of the Blessed Sacrament to the Altar of Repose for adoration. The church will remain open for Eucharistic Adoration until 10 p.m. Parishioners will commemorate the Lord’s Passion and Death with liturgy of the word, veneration of the cross and Holy Communion beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Good Friday, April 6. The youth of the parish will present the “Living Stations of the Cross” at 8 p.m. Father Phil will bless Easter baskets at noon and 4 p.m. on Holy Saturday, April 7. The Easter Vigil Mass will take place at 8 p.m., which will include the blessing of fire, the paschal candle and holy water. The Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. on Easter Sunday, April 8. St. John’s services

A service, including Holy Communion, will be held at 7 p.m. on Holy Thursday, April 5. The congregation will participate in the Good Friday service from noon to 3 p.m. on Friday, April 6 at the Langcliffe Presbyterian Church. A sunrise service will be held at 7 a.m. and a regularly scheduled service will be held at 10 a.m. on Easter Sunday, April 8. Langcliffe Church

The Rev. Joyce Warner and the congregation of the Langcliffe Presbyterian Church, 1001 Main St., invite the community to their Holy Week services. The congregation will have a joint service of Tenebrae at 7 p.m. on Maundy Thursday, April 5 with the congregation of the Moosic Presbyterian Church, 625 Main St., Moosic. Holy Communion will also be offered. The church will host a joint ecumenical service from noon to 3 p.m. on Good Friday, April 6. During this time, several pastors from churches located in Avoca, Duryea and Moosic will offer special meditations in approximately half-hour intervals. The service is purposely scheduled this way to provide attendees with the convenience to arrive or leave at any time during the three-hour service. A regularly scheduled service will be held at 11:15 a.m. on Easter Sunday, April 8. Leo Club

The Pittston Area Leo Club would like to thank the community for supporting its recent clothing and shoe drive. They collected 4,980 pounds of items. Fiber of the Earth, a recycling company, paid the Leo Club a designated dollar amount for each pound collected. The Leo Club will use the funds to plant trees and clean the area of Wyoming Avenue, Dupont, lo-

cated between Sacred Heart Cemetery and Interstate 81. Youth group meets

Queen of the Apostles Parish youth group will meet at 6:30 p.m. today, April 1 and Sunday, April 22 in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St. New members are always welcome. For more information, contact Lori Ostrowski at 457-8840. Ladies Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary to V.F.W. Post 8335 will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 2 in the post home, 915 Main St. Following the regular meeting, officers will be elected for 2012-2013. President June Fitzgerald will preside over the meeting and Mary Starinsky and Mary Orluk will host it. Yard waste collection

Avoca Borough will have yard waste collections on Tuesdays, April 3 and 17, weather permitting. In addition to collecting grass clippings and leaves, the borough workers will also collect other yard waste, including shrubs, hedge clippings and tree limbs. Grass clippings and leaves can be placed in the same container; however, brush must be placed in a separate container. The tree limbs should not exceed three feet in length and onehalf inch in diameter. Rocks, stones, dirt and animal waste are not acceptable forms of yard waste and will not be collected. A maximum of three open containers, not exceeding 30 pounds, will be allowed per collection. Please do not put your collection items in plastic bags. Collection items should be placed curbside by 8 a.m. on the collection date.

Easter Egg Hunt

Queen of the Apostles Parish will have its annual Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 7 on the grounds of Kiesinger Funeral Services, Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea. Attendees are asked to arrive by 9:45 a.m. and bring an Easter basket. To register, call Erin Berlew at 654-2429. Anyone who would like to donate candy for the event that would fit inside a traditional plastic Easter egg can place it in the box located in St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St. Volunteers are needed to help fill eggs at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 2 in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St. This is a great opportunity to earn service hours for Confirmation, Scouting or other social groups. To help, call Berlew at 654-2429. Easter Bunny lunch

Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care Program and Rescue for Domestic Animals, Inc., Duryea, will do face painting and sell raffle tickets for a flat screen HDTV and four adult passes to Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom at Thomas’ Barbecue’s Easter Bunny lunch from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 7 at the restaurant, 4810 Birney Ave., Moosic. For more information, call Denise at 457-1625. Religious education

In observance of Easter, Queen of the Apostles Parish will not have religious education classes on Sunday, April 8 or Monday, April 9. Classes will resume Sunday, April 15.

Women’s guild

Queen of the Apostles Parish women’s guild will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10 in St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. Comedy show slated

The Avoca Fire Department will have its annual comedy show on Friday, April 13 at the West Side Social Club, 700 McAlpine St. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. The show will feature three stand-up comedians. Tickets, which are $20, can be purchased by calling John at 451-2681 or the fire department at 457-2894. The admission price includes beer, soda, chips and pretzels. Pastoral council

Queen of the Apostles Parish pastoral council will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 16 in St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. Social concerns

Queen of the Apostles Parish social concerns committee will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17 in St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. Pet hospice

Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care Program and Rescue for Domestic Animals, Inc., Duryea, will have a pet hospice volunteer training class from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 22 in St. Benedict’s Church basement, 155 Austin Ave., Wilkes-Barre. To register, call Denise at 457-1625. Finance council

Queen of the Apostles Parish finance council will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24 in St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. Spaghetti dinner

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The Rev. Rich Rock and the congregation of St. John’s Primitive Methodist Church, 314 Main St., invite the community to their Holy Week and Easter services. Palms will be distributed during the 10 a.m. service today, April 1.

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The Avoca Lions Club will have its monthly food giveaway from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 5 at the Bethel United Methodist Church, 532 Main St. Volunteers are needed to unload the truck at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call Mary Ann at 457-7619.

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Easter Bunny Breakfast today kicks off events Numerous community activities are happening this month so let’s get started with today, April 1. If you are an early bird then you can catch the Holy Mother of Sorrows Easter Bunny Breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the parish hall on Wyoming Avenue. On the menu are eggs, ham, home fries, pancakes. Ticket prices are $7 for adults while parish children eat free. Tickets are available at the door. The Easter Bunny will visit at 9:15 and at 11:30 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt

The Dupont Lions will hold their Annual Easter Egg Hunt at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 7 at the Little League Park on Elm Street. The Easter Bunny and Leo the Lion will attend. Over 400 goody bags will be placed on the Little League field for the children to find and in each bag a colored egg will designate a prize choice of Easter baskets, stuff animals or games. Also, eight bikes, one boys and ones girl, will be awarded in each of the four age groups. Lions meet

All Lion members are asked to attend a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4 at the VFW Post home and to prepare the bags hunt. Also, the Dupont Lions have signed up for PennDOT’s AdoptA-Highway program and will clean the roadway starting from Pilot to Petro and from Petro back to Pilot north and south of Route 315 on Saturday, April 14. Clean-up crews will meet at the VFW Post at 9 a.m. Anyone interested in joining the clean-up or for more information should contact Lion Rich, chairman of the clean-up, at 687-4877.

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helpful hints to live a happy and meaningful life. The three-day event is free of charge and open to the public. Sacred Heart Parish will host a small reception in the parish hall after the retreat on Wednesday evening. Outreach committee

Sacred Heart Jesus Senior Outreach Committee will hold its annual health fair from 5 to 6 p.m. on Saturday April 20 and from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 21 in the parish hall. Health care professionals will be available with blood pressure, glucose, hearing and vision screenings. There will be information tables on speech therapy, pharmacy, American Heart Association, American Cancer Association, Bureau of the Aging, urgent care services plus a chiropractor. The Pittston Area Leo Club will have a collection basket for prescription glasses for the Lions Club Eye Bank. They will be samples of nutritional foods and nutritional information, a special kid’s corner, free gifts, 50/50 raffle and three special door prize giveaways, including one for children only. Admission is free Bake sale

Sacred Heart‘s Women’s Society will hold its annual bake sale and raffle after all Masses on Saturday and Sunday, April 28 and 29 in the church hall. Parishioners are asked for their help either by donating baked goods and/or purchasing the raffle tickets. Anyone who would like to purchase tickets can call the rectory at 654-3713.

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Parish retreat

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church will hold an Extreme MakeoverParish Retreat with Father Joe Sica, public speaker and widely read author at 7 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 16, 17 and 18 in the parish church on Lackawanna Avenue. Father Sica blends his presentations with humor, stories and pastoral experiences, along with

Easter Bunny lunch

There will be a lunch with the Easter Bunny from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 7at Thomas’ Barbeque Restaurant on Birney Avenue in Moosic to benefit Tracey’s Hope. Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care Program and Rescue for Domestic Animals, Inc. will do face painting and sell

raffle tickets for a high definition colored TV and four adult admission tickets to Dorney Park and its Wild Water Kingdom. Softball/teeball

Dupont Softball/Teeball will have Opening Day at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 15 at the Dupont Little League Field. Opening ceremonies will feature remarks by league officers, local dignitaries, team introductions, ceremonial first pitch and one-inning exhibition games, weather permitting. Team pictures will also be taken during day. Easter food blessed

Easter food will be blessed from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 7 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church parish hall. Eco tip

Here is Joey’s Eco Tip of the week: Instead of throwing away old clothes or socks, use them to clean or polish things. An old sock can be a great dusting mitt! Raffle winners

Sacred Heart Holy Name Spring 300 Club Raffle fourth week winners - $100, Sean Barnak, #201; $50, Colleen Lacomis, #088; $25, Adele Sobach, #041; $25, Nick Kaminski, #041. Meetings

Sacred Heart of Jesus scheduled meetings: Women’s Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3 in the church hall. Holy Name will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4 in the church hall. Bible Study at Sacred Heart will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11 in the lower level meeting room of the rectory. Leo Club drive

The Pittston Area Leo Club would like to thank everyone in the community who helped with

its recent clothing and shoe drive. The club collected 367 bags, weighing 4,980 lbs. Fiber of the Earth, a recycling company paid by the pound, and funds raised will be used to plant trees and clean up on Wyoming Ave between Sacred Heart Cemetery and Interstate 81. UGI presentation

VFW meeting

The V.F.W. Post 4909 will hold its next meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 2 at the post home, 403 Main St. Commander Dave Burrier will preside. The Home Association meeting will follow. Food, refreshments and camaraderie will occur after both meetings.

UGI Penn Natural Gas will do a short power point presentation at 7 p.m. on April 10 at the council meeting for anyone interested in natural gas for home heating. Interested residents must attend to show support for natural gas lines to be installed in the areas of the borough that are not currently serviced.

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Compost commission

Bowling scores

Compost Facility Commission meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4 at the Dupont Municipal Building on Chestnut St.

Universal High Scratch Series scores: JerryC oggins, 724; Steve Vlastaris, 691; William Elko, 643; Mark Prebish, 630; Edward Collins, 616; Nicholas Berlinski, 587; Leonard Trolio, 583; Dale Reese, 573; Jim Lavelle, III, 571; Richard Arditi, 562. National High Scratch Series scores: Keith Weinschnek, 740; Mark Kulick, 693; Edward Collins, 690; Neal Elko, 671; Jeff Lopata, 664; Joe Burns, 658; Dale Reese, 651; John Kulick, 647; Michael Kivak, 642; Allyn Jr. Ferretti, 637. Junior/Senior High Scratch Series scores Men’s division: Billy Jr. Elko, 615; Peter Kulick, 615; Michael Szumski, 558; Zachary McKitish, 657; Michael Lenchak, 539. Women’s division: Courtney Osiecki, 424; Katie Wynn, 396; Irene Magdon, 331; Michelle Grossbauer, 309. Warehouse Mixed League High Scratch Series scores Men’s division: Chris DeHaas, 710; Ed Markovich, 657; Matt Charney, 649; John Borgia, 613; John Doran, 581. Women’s division: Melony Yurek, 377. Magic Circle High Scratch Series scores Men’s division: Paul Chmiel, 678; Greg Brunges, 641; Matt Charney, 637; Joseph Chmiel,

Installation dinner

Installation dinner for the members of the Holy Mother of Sorrows Parish Committee will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 14 at the VFW Post Home on Main Street. Rev. Zbigniew Dawid is pastor. Officers are Paul Kaspriskie Jr., 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. Craft vendors wanted

The Wyoming Area Softball Parents Association is looking for vendors for its annual ziti dinner and craft show to be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 15 at the Wyoming Area Secondary Center Cafeteria. Interested vendors are asked to contact Deborah Przybyla at 693-6201 or by e-mail at bigber@comcast.net for more information

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Pryzybytek Kundlas VFW Post 4909 will hold its regular monthly business meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3 at the post home. President Marge Best will preside. Hostess for this meeting are Elaine Hoffman and Emily DeNardi.

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Welcome to Holy Week, my friends. There are numerous Holy Week and Easter services taking place in town this week. Read on for all of the details. Services

The Rev. Charles Rokosz, the Rev. Andrew Sinnott, the Rev. Joseph Elston and the parishioners of Nativity of Our Lord Parish invite the community to their Holy Week and Easter services. Palms will be blessed and distributed today, April 1 at the following Masses: 8 and 9:30 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church, 127 Stephenson St. and 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 529 Stephenson St. The Mass of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated at 7 p.m. on Holy Thursday, April 5 at Holy Rosary Church. The churches will remain open until 10 p.m. for Eucharistic Adoration. Parishioners will commemorate the Lord’s Passion and Death at 2 p.m. on Good Friday, April 6 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. There will be Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m. at Holy Rosary Church. Easter baskets will be blessed at 2 p.m. on Holy Saturday, April 7 in the Holy Rosary School gymnasium and at 4 p.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. The Easter Vigil Mass will take place at 8 p.m. at Holy Rosary Church. The Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 8 and 9:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday, April 8 at Holy Rosary Church and at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4 at Holy Rosary Church. It will also be available from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, April 6 at Holy Rosary Church and from 4 to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 6 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. St. Mary’s Church

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9:30 a.m. Mass today, April 1. There will also be an outdoor procession (weather permitting). The parish will have Holy Mass at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, April 4. Father Bolock will celebrate the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7 p.m. on Holy Thursday, April 5 followed by the procession to the repository and the stripping of the altar. The church will be open until 10:30 p.m. for private prayer. The church will be open at 3 p.m. on Good Friday, April 6 for private prayer. There will be a special service at 7 p.m. which will include the reading of the Passion, veneration of the cross, liturgy of the pre-sanctified and burial of the Lord. The church will remain open until 10 p.m. There will be an Easter Vigil service at 10:30 a.m. on Holy Saturday, April 7 which will include the blessing of fire, paschal candle, reading of the four lessons, blessing of water and blessing of Easter food. The parish will have an outdoor Resurrection procession (weather permitting) followed by the Mass of the Resurrection and blessing of Easter food at 6 a.m. on Easter Sunday, April 8. They will also have Mass at 10 a.m. which will include Benediction and the blessing of the Easter food. Following each Easter Mass, the public is invited to the rectory for breakfast. The parish will have Holy Mass at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 9. American Legion

American Legion Brennan Regan Post Commander John Mlaker and V.F.W. Post 1227 Senior Vice Commander John Pliska are seeking current members of these veteran organizations to serve as members of the funeral detail. This detail provides a very important service to veterans’ families in their time of need. It also provides deceased veterans with the respect they so richly deserve. For more information, call Ed Matt at the American Legion post at 457-4242.

Excelsior Hose Co.

The members of Excelsior Hose Co. No. 2 would like to thank the community for making their sixth annual Night at the Races a success. Polish Falcons

The members of the Polish Falcons, Nest 128, had its children’s Easter Party on March 25. The children were treated to hot dogs, pizza and refreshments. They also enjoyed games, an Easter Egg Hunt and received a basket filled with goodies. The Falcon members would like to thank everyone who made this party a success. Leo Club

The Pittston Area Leo Club would like to thank the community for supporting its recent clothing and shoe drive. The club collected 4,980 pounds of items. Fiber of the Earth, a recycling company, paid the Leo Club a designated dollar amount for each pound collected. The Leo Club will use the funds to plant trees and clean the area of Wyoming Avenue, Dupont, located between Sacred Heart Cemetery and Interstate 81. Little League

The Duryea Little League will have its monthly meeting at 5 p.m. today, April 1 at the V.F.W. Post 1227, 492 Stephenson St. Plans for opening day scheduled for April 14 will be discussed at this time. Sewer Authority

The Duryea Borough Sewer Authority will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 2 at the Duryea Municipal Building, 315 Main St. The Sewer Authority will be sending bills the first week of April. Anyone who doesn’t receive one is asked to call the office at 457-0122. The new office hours are 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and noon to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The members of Excelsior Hose Co. No. 2 will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 5 at the hose company, 798 Foote Ave. Pizza sale

The Germania Hose Company Scuba Team will have its Lenten pizza sale from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 6 at the hose company, 430 Foote Ave. Trays are $11 each and available in red or white. Orders can be placed in advance on sale days by calling 451-3750 or by stopping at the hose company. Lunch program

Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care Program and Rescue for Domestic Animals, Inc., will do face painting and sell raffle tickets for a flat screen HDTV and four adult passes to Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom at Thomas’ Barbecue’s Easter Bunny lunch. The lunch will take place from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 7 at the restaurant, 4810 Birney Ave., Moosic. For more information, call Denise at 457-1625. Legion auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary to American Legion Brennan Regan Post 585 will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10 at the post home, 329 Main St. All senior and junior members are encouraged to attend. Any female related to a veteran who would like to become a member of the auxiliary is welcome to attend the meeting or call the post home at 457-4242 for more informa-

tion. Any members who have not paid their 2012 dues are asked to do so. Local organizations seeking donations from the auxiliary should attend this meeting and bring information about their group. Pet adoption day

Big Lots and Holiday Hair will sponsor a pet adoption day and bake sale from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 14 in the Birney Plaza, Moosic, to benefit Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care Program and Rescue for Domestic Animals, Inc. There will also be raffles for prizes, including a flat screen HDTV and four adult passes to Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom. If you stop by Holiday Hair in Moosic for a service and mention you read this information in The Sunday Dispatch, they will donate $2 to Tracey’s Hope. For more information, call Denise at 457-1625. Legion meeting

The members of the American Legion Brennan Regan Post 585will meet at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 15 at the post home, 329 Main St. The board of directors will elect three officers at this time. SAL meeting

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The Rev. Carmen Bolock and parishioners of St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church, 200 Stephenson St., invite the community to their Holy Week and Easter services. There will be a solemn blessing and distribution of palms and the reading of the Passion at the

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Cherry Blossom Committee finalizes plans for parade The West Pittston Cherry Blossom Committee is asking residents of Northeastern Pennsylvania to help celebrate the rebirth of West Pittston by participating in the 41st annual parade. The parade will be held at noon on Saturday, May 5. The line-up will be at 11:15 a.m. near Cenera Auto Parts, Exeter Avenue (Rt. 92), West Pittston. Any individual or groups interested in participating in this year’s parade may contact Chairperson Ralph Salernoby at 780.0231 or email him at atsal602@hotmail.com. Little Miss Blossom

The Little Miss Cherry Blossom contest will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 5. at the festival grounds after the parade. The contest is open to girls 4 to 8-years of age living in the Greater Pittston area. All contestants will ride in the parade. Each girl will be judged on talent, stage presence and an interview. Performances are not to exceed three minutes. For more information, contact Gina Malsky at 332-7817 or email lmalsky@aol.com. Deadline for entry is Friday, April 20. West Pittston Idol

The Cherry Blossom Festival will hold West Pittston Idol at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 5. Singers from age 5 and up are invited to participate. Contestants will be divided into age appropriate categories and there will be a two and a half minute time limit on all songs. Prizes will be awarded. For more information, contact Malsky for details at 332-7817 or email lmalsky@aol.com.

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Yard waste collection

West Pittston Borough will begin to pick up yard waste tomorrow, Monday, April 2. Yard waste will be picked up from Montgomery Avenue to Erie Street on Mondays and from Montgomery Avenue to Susquehanna Avenue on Tuesdays. Residents are asked to place yard waste in open containers as no plastic bags will be picked up.

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Tree limbs should not exceed four feet in length or half an inch in diameter and must be tied in bundles. Any resident requesting chipping of tree limbs is asked to call the Public Works Building at 655.7786 to be placed on a schedule. Street sweeping will begin next Monday, April 9 and will be conducted every week. Residents are requested to follow the designated signs.

ment will be held Saturday, April 28 at Four Seasons Golf Course. Anyone interested in becoming a hole sponsor is asked to contact Chrissy Fernandes at 954-0329. The Parents Organization is newly-formed to help raise money for the West Pittston Rams Jr. Football and Cheerleading Association. Proceeds from the tournament will help purchase new helmets for the football players.

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The West Pittston Rams will hold their first sign up for the upcoming season from 6 to 8 p.m. on April 11 at the Four Seasons Golf Club, 750 Slocum Ave., Exeter. The cost is $110 per child and $10 for each additional child per family. The association asks that all coaches get their letter of intent in as soon as possible.

The 35th Annual West Pittston Anthracite 4-Mile Run and Fun Walk will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 2. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the borough building, Exeter Avenue. Registration is $15 prior to May 30 and $18 after that date. Checks should be made out to: West Pittston Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board, 555 Exeter Ave., West Pittston, PA 18643. For more information, call 655-7782.

Lady Warriors

Wyoming Area Lady Warriors will host a fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, April15 at Charming Charlie Boutique at the Shoppes at Montage. Snacks and beverages will be served. The Lady Warriors request a $5 donation at the door for 20% off purchases, excluding clearance items. Donations will benefit the Lady Warriors Field Hockey team. Donkey basketball

The Wyoming Area Senior Parents will hold a donkey basketball game at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17 in the Secondary Center gym. Members of the WA senior class will sell tickets prior to the event and they will be available at the door the night of the event. Golf tournament

The West Pittston Rams Parents Organization’s Golf Tourna-

WA Class of ’97 reunion

The Wyoming Area Class of 1997 is planning its 15th anniversary reunion and is having difficulty locating several classmates. Class members who have not been contacted by a classmate regarding the reunion are asked to join the Wyoming Area Class of 1997 Facebook page or email Megan Kuffa at mkuffa@aol.com. WP class reunion

The 62nd anniversary reunion of the West Pittston High School Class of 1950 will be held the weekend of August 17-19 with a reunion at Glenmaura on August 17, a pizza party at George Miller’s house on August 18 and brunch on August 19 at a yet-tobe-determined location. The committee will meet on April 16 at George’s Miller’s

home in West Pittston at which time invitations will be mailed. Members of the committee are George Miller, Angela Pellicotti, Carmella Dixon, hall; Carmella Dixon, Marie Melvin, Janet Dymond, menu; Jasmine Mikita, Janet Dymond, Muriel Allford, publicity; Geroge Miller, William Prebola, Jasmine Mikita, pizza party; Paul Minnelli, Geoge Brown, Angela Pellicotti, program; Angela Pelicotti, Paul Minelli, Muriel Allford, mailings. Tax collector

George L. Miller, West Pittston tax collector, announces the 2012 county and borough taxes have been mailed. The rebate period continues through April 30. The face period will begin May 1 and continue until June 30. Penalty period will be honored through December 15 when the tax books will be closed. Office hours during the rebate period are from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. It is the property owner’s responsibility to forward their tax bills to their financial institution for payment. If a receipt is requested, a selfaddressed/stamped envelope must be included with payment. For appointments, call 6553801 or 655-7782, ext. 232. Library programs

“Beginner Yoga”- 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays. “Vinyasa Yoga” (all levels) – 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays, 6 to 7 p.m. “Softening into Strength: The Art of Letting Go” (all levels) – 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays. Classes are held in the former American Legion Building, 316 Linden St. Cost is $7 with discounted punch passes available. “West Pittston Library Book Club” meets at 6:45 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. For the kids

“Weekly Story Time” is held at 1 p.m. on Fridays. With a different theme/topic each week, children will listen to different books, sing songs and complete a related craft. Call to register by Wednesday

of each week. “Children’s Yoga with Corinne” (ages five to 10) is held at 3:45 p.m. on the first Friday of the month. Cost is $8. “Welcome to the Titanic” will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 14. Sign up to participate in crafts, games and books all related to the Titanic. “One Book Every Young Child” (ages three to six) will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2. This statewide annual program highlights the importance of early literacy development in preschoolers. “PNC for Me, For You, For Later Story Time” will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 11. In this session, the library will introduce children to different coins, their worth, and the idea that there’s more to value than money through fun stories, activities and crafts. Call to register. “American Girl Celebration” will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 19. You and your doll are invited to an afternoon celebration highlighting the new “Girl of the Year for 2012.” Party is limited to the first 16 girls. Children must be 8 years of age or older and be independent readers. “Story Time with Clifford” will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 25. Birthday notes

Celebrating this week: Tia Brown and Josh Granteed, April 1; Lauren Timek and Regina Stevenson, April 2; Patricia Yunkunis, April 6; Larry Popovich, Jim Ravert and Alicia Palentera, April 7. Thought of the week

Victory is won not in miles but in inches. Win a little now, hold your ground, and later, win a little more. Quote of the week

“We are never more discontented with others than when we are discontented with ourselves.” – Henri Frederic Amiel, Swiss writer.

Friendly Circle

The Friendly Circle Senior Citizens will meet at 1 p.m. on April 5 at in the Exeter Senior Center, Schooley Avenue, Exe-

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ter. Maggie Graham is the host. Lunch will be served. VFW Post 6518

The Exeter VFW Post 6518 will meet at 7 p.m. on April 10 at the post home. Election of officers will be held at this time. Yard waste

Exeter Borough has begun yard waste collection on Thursdays. Residents are asked to place yard waste curbside by 6 a.m. Residents are encouraged to

use a mulching mower blade and mulch grass weekly, leaving it on the lawn. The benefits include keeping fertilizer and pesticides on the treated yard, thus reducing the expense of additional treatments. More information about “don’t bag it mowing” will be available April 23 at the Exeter Borough Building. Yard waste consists only of the following materials: shrubbery or grass clippings and tree limbs. Tree limbs are not to exceed three feet length or 1/2-inch diameter. Limbs should be bundled, tied and placed in an open container. Rocks, stones, dirt and animal waste are not acceptable forms of yard waste. Any yard waste containing unacceptable materials will not be collected. Easter Egg Hunt

The Hose Company #1 is planning an Easter Egg Hunt at 5 p.m. on Good Friday, April 6 at the hose company, for children up to the age of 10. Call 6020739 by April 4 to register. Donkey basketball Varsity winners of the 2012 Diocese of Scranton Catholic Schools Forensics Contest from Wyoming Area Catholic School are, from left, James Renfer, Juliana Buonsante and Isabella Romani.

The Wyoming Area Senior parents will be holding a donkey basketball game at 7 p.m. on

April 17 in the gym. Tickets will be sold prior to the event by members of the senior class or at the door the day of the event. Night at the races

The Exeter Lions will host a host a Night at the Races on Saturday, April 14 at St. Anthony’s Parish Cnter, Erie Street. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Post time will be 7 p.m. A $5 donation for admission will include food and refreshments. A $50 prize will be awarded to the owner of each winning horse. Horses may be purchased for $10 from any Lions club member and may also be purchased at the door. A full-page ad can be purchased for $50 and a half-page ad for $25. Ads may be purchased by calling Lion Len Bonfanti at 655-2746 or Lion Rich Shields at 655-6907. Deadline for all ads is April 6. Checks should be made payable to the Exeter Lions and mailed to Len Bonfanti, c/o Exeter Lions Club, 223 Bennett St., PA 18643. Vendors wanted

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Junior varsity winners of the 2012 Diocese of Scranton Catholic Schools Forensics Contest from Wyoming Area Catholic School are, from left, John Morris, Josie Toomey, junior varsity coach; Joshua Sepcoski, Charles Kulick, Bianca Mazzarella and Danielle Morris.

The Cosmopolitan Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3 in St. Anthony’s Center, Exeter. Vic Malinowski will preside. Hosts/hostesses are Bernadine Bednar, Mary Ann Kull, Mary Ann Markowski, Cheryl Pipher and Frances Poluske. The previous meeting was attended by 48 members and one guest. After the call to order by President Malinowski, Vice President Joe Kleback led the group in prayer, Pledge of Allegiance and a patriotic song. Secretary Terri Mislan read the minutes, treasurer Amy Alpaugh

gave the treasurers report. After the meeting, the group enjoyed refreshments and Bingo was played. Fifty-fifty winners were Mary Kovaleski, Fran Lepo, Mary Ann Markowski, Frank Onda, and Cheryl Pipher. Marcella Fountain and Fran Lepo shared the special game prize and the Bingo jackpot was won by Bernadine Bednar. Travel coordinator Johanna is accepting reservations for a Mount Airy Casino trip on Wednesday, April 11 and a trip to Woodloch Pines Resort on Sun-

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Wyoming Area Catholic School announced the 2012 Diocese of Scranton Catholic Schools Forensic winners. The junior varsity team of Bianca Mazzarella and Danielle Morris, and Charles Kulick, Joshua Sepcoski and John Morris tied for fourth place. The varsity team of Juliana Buonsante and Isabella Romani placed first in both the regional and the final competition. Josie Toomey is junior varsity coach and James Renfer is the varsity coach.

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Little League board to meet this evening The Wyoming/West Wyoming Little League will hold a board meeting at 6:30 p.m. today, April 1, at the West Wyoming Borough Building. Friendly Circle

The Friendly Circle Senior Citizens will meet at 1 p.m. on April 5 in the Exeter Senior Center, Schooley Avenue, Exeter. Maggie Graham is the host. Lunch will be served. VFW Post 6518

The Exeter VFW Post 6518 will meet at 7 p.m. on April 10 at the post home. Election of officers will be held. Donkey basketball

The Wyoming Area senior parents will hold a donkey basketball game at 7 p.m. on April 17 in the gym. Members of the senior class will sell tickets prior to the event and they will also be available at the door the day of the event. Senior citizens

The Wyoming/ West Wyoming Seniors will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday April 3 at St Monica meeting center with Frank Perfinski presiding. Servers are Angie Mastruzzo, Charmaine Potenza and Joe Kosloski. There will be refreshments after the meeting and Bingo will be played. Fifty-fifty winners were Mickey DeSalvo, Eva Casseri and Frank Perfinski. The jackpot winner was Paul Delaney Golf tournament

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day, May 20. This trip includes a seafood buffet along with American and Italian cuisine, as well as entertainment, bingo and a boat ride, weather permitting. Pickups in Exeter and Pittston. You Details can be obtained from Johanna at 655-2720. Crossing guards

WYOMING NEWS EILEEN CIPRIANI 287-3349 ecipriani@comcast.net The Rotary Club of Wyom- Masonic Lodge #468 ing’s 21st Annual Golf TournaWyoming Masonic Lodge ment and Cook-Out will be held #468, Wyoming Avenue, on Thursday, May 24 at Irem Wyoming will hold its annual Temple Country Club. Lenten meals from 3 to 7 p.m. every Friday during Lent. Good Fridays hours are noon to 7 p.m. Compost yard Meals consist of potato panThe West Wyoming compost cakes, haluski, pierogies, red and yard will be open from 10 a.m. to white clam chowder. Eat in or 2 p.m. on Saturdays beginning take out dinners are available. April 7 for residents of both West For more information, call 885Wyoming and Wyoming. 1441 or 693-2608. The compost yard accepts brush, branches, leaves and grass. Residents are reminded to St. Monica’s Parish take care that yard waste does Chris Bell, Co-Founder of not contain plastic or recyclable Good Counsel Home, visited St. bags. The compost yard does not Monica Parish and shared his viaccept stones or dirt. Compost is also available free sion and hope for the future. of charge to residents of both Along with Father Benedict Groeschel, CFR, he created a towns. residential care facility as well as community-based services for homeless, expectant mothers Vendors wanted and their children. The Wyoming Area Softball The homes are staffed 24/7 by Parents Association is looking trained professionals. There are for vendors for its annual ziti life-skills instruction, health serdinner and craft show set for vices, vocational and educationnoon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April al services and spiritual care. 15 at the Wyoming Area SecondYou can visit them on the web ary Center Cafeteria. Contact at www.goodcounselhomes.org. Deborah Przybyla at 693-6201 There is a 24/7 Helpline: 1-800or e-mail bigber@comcast.net. 723-8331. A Parish Bake Sale will be Fish dinners held on April 1 in the church hall. The West Wyoming Fraternal Baked goods may be dropped off Order of Eagles will sell fish din- at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 31 ners from 5 to 9 p.m. every Fri- in the hall. Monetary donations day during Lent at the club will be accepted. New Altar Servers: Anyone house, West Eighth Street, West Wyoming. Cost is $7 per dinner. from third grade through high school interested in serving

Exeter Borough has openings for two crossing guards. Contact the Exeter Municipal Building at 570-654-3001 for more information. Potato pancake sale

Exeter Borough Hose Company #1, 1405 Susquehanna Ave., will sponsor a potato pancake, haluski and pierogie sale from 4 to 8 p.m. every Friday during Lent at the fire house every. Good Friday hours are noon to 8 p.m. Orders can be made by call-

ing 602-0739. Refuse stickers

The rebate period for refuse stickers has passed. Stickers can be purchased with cash, checks, money orders or credit card (no American Express). Checks and money orders should be made payable to Exeter Borough Refuse. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. There will be no evening hours after March

Christ and His church in this role is asked to call the parish pffice at 693-1991. A new class is now forming. Lectors: The Parish is always in need of new Lectors (Readers of the Sacred Word.) Anyone interested in this service is asked to call Father McKernan at 6931991. St. Monica’s Library has the following Lenten selections highly recommended by Father McKernan for reading, reflection and prayer: “In The Presence of Our Lord” by Benedict J. Groeschel, C.F.R and James Monti, “The Diary of Divine Mercy In My Soul” by Marians of the Immaculate Conception and “Lord, Have Mercy, The Healing Power of Confession” by Scott Hahn. The library is located in the hall at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. To help defray the cost of printing the Sunday church bulletin, businesses and services in the community can place an ad on the back of the bulletin. Anyone interested is asked to call the parish office at 693-1991. Library news

The Wyoming Free Library celebrates National Library Week: April 9-14. Events are free unless otherwise noted. Donations to support the library are accepted. Call 693-1364 to make reservations. Monday, April 9, 6 to 8 p.m. Opening Night event. A return visit from nationally-noted author Cecilia Galante. Bring your books to have them signed. Tuesday, April 10, 6 to 8 p.m. Celebrate National Poetry Month. Laugh with us as we sample Daisy Goodwin’s antholand there are no Saturday hours. Payments can be mailed to 1101 Wyoming Ave., Exeter, PA 18643. For more information, call Lynda at 654-3001, ext. 2. St. Barbara Parish

The Blessing of the Easter Baskets will be held at 11 a.m. on Holy Saturday, April 7 in the parish center. Please return rice bowl containers or envelopes to an usher after Mass or to the rectory. Anyone who would like to donate for

ogy of poetry from internationally-recognized poets: Wednesday: April 11, 6 to 8 p.m. - Celebrate family and the art of conversation. Enjoy refreshments and chat while you make your own “box full of timeless, classic, fun questions.” A donation of $5 per family payable at the event. Thursday, April 12, 6 to 8 p.m. - Announcing the winner of the 2012-2013 “Little Miss Library” contest. Then, celebrate Nationally Recognized D.E.A.R. “Drop Everything & Read Day!” Books will be provided by the generosity of Harper Collins Publishers. Friday, April 13, 6 to 8 p.m. Celebrate with your child at “My Doll & Me” Tea. Girls and boys, dolls and/or stuffed animals are invited. A $5 donation per family is payable at the event . Refreshments will be served. Saturday, April 14, 1 pm to 4 p.m. - Celebrate the art of writing with author Mark Stavish, author of five published and internationally-translated books. Sign up for his non-fiction writer’s workshop We end this celebratory week with a thanks to you, our patrons, by announcing the grand opening of our Book Shoppe featuring new and gently used books from all genres!. Our shoppe is located next door to the Library at the United Methodist Church where thanks to the generosity of the church, we have “real space” for our book sales. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 14. Stop by for sales, raffles, story time and book giveaways Easter flowers is asked to pick up a blank envelope on the desk in the vestibule area of the church. Include the name(s) of deceased or living loved ones for whom the donation is being made. Place your donation in the collection basket or take it to the parish office. Choir practice will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 2 at St. Cecilia’s Church. St. Barbara Christian Women’s Organization will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10 at the church hall with the recitation of the rosary.

McMahon at jimmcmahon1@verizon.net or John Soy at johnsoy@comcast.net .

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have a spaghetti and meatball dinner from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 28 at the post home, 915 Main St. Takeouts will be available. Tickets are $7 each and can be purchased at the post or by calling 457-7673. Golf tournament

Queen of Apostles Parish will have the Fifth Annual St. Mary’s Classic golf tournament at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 6 at Pine Hills golf course, Taylor. This year’s tourney will be played in memory of Tom Bennie Sr. The cost, which is $80 per player, includes golf, food and prizes. For more information, contact the parish office at 457-3412, Jimbo

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American Legion Brennan Regan Post 585, 329 Main St. Guns ‘N Hoses game

The Sixth Annual Guns ‘N Hoses Charity Basketball Game will take place Saturday, April 21 at 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, the area’s police officers and firefighters will hit the hardwood to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. There will also be door prizes, entertainment and a food and refreshment stand catered by

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2012 Avoca Borough garbage stickers are still available. Stickers can be purchased from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and from 6 to 7 p.m. on Fridays at the Avoca Municipal Building, 752 Main St. The fee schedule for purchasing the sticker in order to have up to three bags collected weekly is as follows: $170 if purchased by 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. Residents unable to stop by the municipal building to purchase a

My Sister’s Kitchen. Tickets, which can be purchased at the door, are $5 for adults and $3 for students ages 5 to 18. Children under 4 years of age will be admitted free. Businesses and individuals can send donations to Chief Nick Lohman, c/o Duryea Police Department, 315 Main St., Duryea, PA 18642. Make checks payable to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and in the memo area list “Guns ‘N Hoses 2012” Be sure to include your name with your gift in order to have it included on the acknowledgement poster which will be displayed at the game. Businesses that would like to supply door prizes can mail or drop them off at the Duryea Police Department.

590; Joe Argenio, 572; J Spiccioli, 569; Joe Scarantino, 561; Rich Russian, 551; Gene Wasko, 530. American High Scratch Series scores: Scott Kowalczyk, 692; Neal Elko, 678; Dave Kern, 672; Pete Latona, 652; John Grohowski, 649; Mark Kulick, 636; Rich Sr. Aston, 606; Al Jr. Cannarella, 597; Edward Collins, 572; Francis Pupa, 572. Dupont Bowlerettes High Scratch Series scores: Trisha Chmiel, 492; Helen Zapotoski, 491; Lynn Langdon, 484; Debbie Stevens, 481; MaryAnn Shugdinis, 480; Irene Je-

Ash collection

one year will be placed on a water shutoff list. Property owners are also responsible for water shutoff and restoration fees which total $60. For more information, call Creditech at 1-800555-5695. Recycling

Berkheimer Associates recently sent notices to all Avoca Borough residents who did not pay their 2011 sewer bills. Property owners are responsible for paying the bills. If the bills were not paid in full by December 31, 2011, they were turned over to Creditech. All accounts delinquent $70 or more for more than

Avoca residents are invited to recycle newspaper and commingled glass, plastic and metal bottles, cans and jars every Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Moosic Recycling Truck at the Avoca Municipal Garage, 1106 Plane St. Please note all lids should be removed and disposed in your home trash. Containers should be rinsed, plastics and metals should be flattened and glass should not be broken. Newspaper should not be placed in bags. All recyclables should be placed in the appropriate

Blue and Gold banquet

Avoca Borough will have an ash collection every Wednesday. Sewer bills

Duryea Cub Scout Pack 375 will have its Blue and Gold Banquet at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 22 at the V.F.W. Post 1227, 492 Stephenson St. The Scouts will receive their trophies and medals at this time. Four Webelo Scouts will become members of Boy Scout Troop 285. To make a reservation, call Ann Edwards at 457-8402 by April 15.

Ziti dinner

Members of the American Legion Brennan Regan Post 585will have their annual ziti dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 28 at the post home, 329 Main St. Takeouts will be available from 3 to 5 p.m. For ticket information, call the post home at 457-4242.

Pet hospice training

SAL raffle

The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 585 is currently selling tickets for its “Win A Pallet of Beer” raffle. First prize is a gift certificate for $600 to B&G Beverage, Pittston. Second prize is a $100 gift certificate to a Wine & Spirits store. Third prize

miola, 472; Kin Kishel, 459; Donna Kasa, 459; MaryLou Fereck, 457. Sunday Night Mixed High Scratch Series scores Men’s division: Vito Buzzetta, 571; Terry Salek, 556; Russ Stevens, 540; Joe Umbra, 502; Steve Vishinski, 477. Women’s division: MaryTheresa Pupa, 571; Gracelynn Williamson, 469; Tina Evans, 441; Marianne Argenio, 427; Courtney McKitish, 415. Prep Boys High Scratch Series scores: Evan Elko, 432; Jesse Carlen, 386; Zachary Garbarino, 351; Joey Jones, 336; Dylan Kelly,

298; Tyler Granahan, 285; Jimmy Dillon, 277; Joey Wruble, 273; Brandon Savokinas, 239; Joshua Bryk, 226. Bantam/Prep Mixed High Scratch Series scores Boys division: Jeremy Lavelle, 292; Ozzie Dobrowalski, 188; Marc Piechota, 186; Tyler Cegelka, 175; John Jr. Colarusso, 142; Jacob Dobrowalski, 140; Aiden Hindmarsh, 130; Sean Connors, 121; Jacob Severnak, 107; Matthew SteinKirchner, 88 Girls division: Isabella Halapin, 166; Janelle Dudek, 160; Nikki Price, 142; Kacie Fisk, 121; Emily Dessoye, 113; Madison Mesaris, 96.

compartment of the truck. Avoca 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 Avoca 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. The recycling area will be monitored and violators can be fined or banned from future recycling privileges. Recycling calendars are available in the lobby of the Avoca Municipal Building and at the recycling truck.

is a $50 gift card to Weis Markets. Tickets, which are $3 each or two for $5, can be purchased from any member or at the post home, 329 Main St. The drawing will take place at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 25. Vacation Bible School

The Brick United Methodist Church will sponsor Vacation Bible School “Operation Overboard: There to Go Deep with God - Dive into VBS” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 30 through August 3 at the church, 935 Foote Ave. Children of all faith traditions who are ages 3-12 residing in the Greater Pittston and Triboro areas are invited to attend. To pre-register, volunteer or make a donation, call Amy at 457-7553 or Becky 457-3115. Mixed Girls High Scratch Series scores: Danille Zydko, 422; Jordan Cegelka, 401; Katrina Dillon, 394; Alex McKitish, 360; Morgan Mesaris, 351; Elizabeth Charney, 328; Erin Donnelly, 315; Gina Kirkpatrick, 313; Veronica Rizzo, 312; Callie Kipp, 296. Mixed Boys High Scratch Series scores: Peter Kulick, 575; Stephen Yuhas, 571; David Zydko, 526; Michael Elko, 509; Justin Coyne, 439; Evan Esposito, 411; Anthony Zimmerman, 385; Joey Musto, 383; Alex Scaramastro, 314; Charles Kulick, 314.

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636; Don Whiting, 623; John Colarusso, 620; Vito Buzzetta, 614; Chris Renfer, 608; Francis Pupa, 607; Michael Rebovich, 599. Women’s division: Debbie Stevens, 461; Courtney M, 450; Mima Brunges, 389; Sarah Helcoski, 335; Ashley Fuller, 286. Pittston Twp VFW High Scratch Series scores: Jack Casper, 726; Wally Moore, 717; Russ Stevens, 611; John Blattner, 595; Anthony Grieco,

Garbage stickers

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 additional information, call Wrubel at 4574891.

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Sports

Pittston Area stays undefeated with win over Honesdale The Pittston Area High School girls soccer team improved to 2-0 with a 4-0 win over Honesdale on Thursday, March 28. “The girls played a great game. Very proud of how well they all worked together,” said head coach Nicole Tieso. Allie Barber scored all four of the Lady Patriots goals, scoring three in the first half and one in the second. “Allie played a great game. Not just because she scored, but also because she helped control the mid. We have definitely found our connection both on and off the field. I couldn’t be more pleased with how we played,” said Tieso. Jordan Cumbo had four saves

for Pittston Area, Allison Martin had three for Honesdale. Earlier in the week, the Lady Patriots defeated Hanover Area 3-1 on Tuesday, March 27 Liz Mikitish scored 12 minutes into the second half and later added another score as the Patriots opened their season with a victory. Nicolette Bradshaw also scored for Pittston Area. Gabby Murphy had Hanover Area’s goal. Jordan Cumbo had nine saves for Pittston Area, Ciera Gensel had 13 for Hanover Area. Pittston Area will look to extend their streak on Tuesday, April 3 when they will take on the Lady Trojans at North Pocono.

Pittston Area's Nicolette Bradshaw, right, chases down the ball ahead of a Honesdale defender Thursday afternoon in Hughestown.

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PHOTOS BY BILL TARUTIS

Pittston Area's Taylor Stull, right, battles a Honesdale player for the ball on Thursday afternoon.

Madison Cardinale plants before firing at the goal for Pittston Area.

PA's Katelyn Pugliese, right, passes the ball against Honesdale.

Track and field season begins for Patriots The Pittston Area High School boys and girls track and field team opened their season on Tuesday, March 27 at Dallas High School. The girls lost 103-47, the boys lost 84-65. Both teams will take on Wyoming Valley West at home on Tuesday, April 2.

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Pittston Area's Angelo Aita lands his triple jump against Dallas on Tuesday afternoon. PHOTOS BY BILL TARUTIS

Pittston Area cross country standout Catherine Lombardo runs in the girls 1-mile against Dallas.

Pittston Area's Tyler Roman clears the bar in the boys high jump.

ABOVE: PA's Enrico Connors releases the discus against Dallas.

LEFT: Pittston Area's Kristen Lombardo, left, receives the baton from Bianca Bolton in the girls 4x800-meter relay at Dallas on Tuesday afternoon.

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Pittston Area's Jaret Monteforte vaults against Dallas.

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WYOMING AREA

Warriors squads defeat Grenadiers The Wyoming Area boys track and field team earned a close 7971 win field over GAR at home on Wednesday, March 28. The Warriors won the 3200 relay and 400 relay and finished both second and third in 11 events. Darrell Crawford (110 hurdles, triple jump, long jump, 1600 relay) was a four-time winner for the Grenadiers while Shakir Soto (shot put, 300 hurdles, 1600 relay) was a three-time winner. 3200 RELAY - 1. WA (Radzwilka, Filipiak, Barush, O’Malley) 9:54, 2. GAR 110 HURDLES - 1. GAR Crawford 15.5, 2. GAR Powell, 3. GAR Chintalla TRIPLE JUMP - 1. GAR Crawford 43.5, 2. WA Lanunziana, 3. WA Bone 100 - 1. GAR Benton 11.9, 2. WA Peoples, 3. WA Haley 1600 - 1.GAR Oldziejewski 5:11, 2. WA Filipiak, 3. WA O’Malley SHOT PUT - 1. GAR Soto 40’5, 2. WA Bartoli, 3. WA Burton; 400 - 1. GAR Benton 52.1, 2. WA PArdini, 3. WA Haley 400 RELAY - 1. WA (Kintz, Condry, Pegg, Limley) 50.7 300 HURDLES - 1. GAR Soto 43.0, 2. GAR Powell, 3. WA Joseph POLE VAULT - 1. WA Flynn 11’6, 2. WA Schmitz, 3. WA Hardine DISCUS - 1. WA Burton 121’10, 2. WA Bartoli, 3. GAR Gresham LONG JUMP - 1. GAR Crawford 21’8, 2. WA Schmitz, 3. WA Bone 800 - 1. GAR Oldziejewski 2:21, 2. WA Radzwilka, 3. WA Pardini 200 - 1. GAR Benton 23.6, 2. WA Haley, 3. WA Peoples, 3200 - 1. GAR Oldziewjewski 11:43, 2. WA Filipiak, 3. WA Barush JAVELIN - 1. WA Smith 138’9, 2. WA Skupsky, 3. WA Pacowski 1600 RELAY - 1. GAR (Taylor, Soto, Crawford, Benton) 3:42, 2. WA HIGH JUMP - 1. WA

Schmitz 5’6, GAR Powell, 3. WA Lenkaitis GIRLS RESULTS

The Wyoming Area girls outdistanced GAR to pick up a win at home. Sara Radzwilka (400 dash, 800 run) was a two-time winner for the Warriors in the team’s 8054 victory. Quieterriua Gross (110 hurdles, long jump) won twice for GAR. 3200 RELAY - 1. WA (Kazmerick, Hiedacavage, Gober, Grecorio) 15:00 110 HURDLES - 1. GAR Quie. Gross 16.5, 2. WA Shemanski, GAR Forst TRIPLE JUMP - 1. WA Shinel 31’8, 2. WA Bott, 3. GAR Rocha 100 - 1. GAR Taylor 14.2, 2. WA Bott, 3. GAR Oldziejewski 1600 - 1. WA Hiedacavage 6:27 SHOT PUT - 1. WA DiMattia 20’2, 2. GAR Hartman, 3. WA Alberigi 400 - 1. WA Radzwilka 62.8, 2. GAR Caruso, 3. GAR Forst 400 RELAY - 1. GAR (Gross, Gross, Taylor, Twyman) 5:31, 2. WA 300 HURDLES - 1. WA Shemanski 57.7, 2. GAR Forst POLE VAULT - 1. WA Argenio 7’6, 2. WA Stackhouse DISCUS - 1. WA McGuire 78, 2. GAR Hartman, 3. WA DiMattia LONG JUMP - 1. GAR Quie. Gross 15’9, 2. WA Stackhouse, 3. WA Shiner 800 - 1. WA Radzwilka 2:36, 2. GAR Oldziejewski 200 - 1. GAR Quin. Gross 28.7, 2. WA Shemanski, 3. GAR Taylor 3200 - 1. No Competitors JAVELIN - 1. WA Kazmarick 89’5, 2. GAR Hartman, 3. WA Hiegius 1600 RELAY - 1. GAR (Caruso, Gross, Gross, Twyman) 43.4; 2. WA HIGH JUMP - 1. WA Stackhouse 4’8, 2. WA Hiedacavage, 3. GAR Rocha

PHOTO BY TONY CALLAIO

WA baseball player signs with Lackawanna College

Dylan Maloney, Harding, a senior at Wyoming Area High School, has signed on with Lackawanna College to play baseball during his college years. Shown at the signing are, from left, seated, Tom, Dylan and Brenda Maloney. Standing, Chick Andrewscavage, Wyoming Area head baseball coach; Chris Pensak, Lackawanna College head baseball coach; Alex “Ace” Brogna, Lackawanna College assistant baseball coach.

Montgomery places in OBL Montgomery Avenue Elementary School’s fourth-grade basketball team claimed third place in the Oblates Basketball League. Team members are, from left, first row, Caden Bonita, Evan Melberger, FJ Braccini, Ethan Hosier. Second row, Jacob Greenfield, Dominic DeLuca, Jakob Switzer, Neal Wanko. Third row, coaches Carl DeLuca and Robbie Switzer. Absent at the time of the photo is Michael Mondlak.

Talent returns to Lady Warriors By Don McGlynn

dmcglynn@psdispatch.com

Several members of the Wyoming Area High School girls track and field team who achieved individual success last season will return to the team this year, including senior Sarah Radzwilka. Radzwilka won the gold medal in the 800-meter run at the District 2 Class 3A Track and Field Championship in 2011 with a time of 2:17:53. The first-place victory earned her a spot in the PIAA Class Track and Field Championships in Shippensburg where she placed 22nd with a time of 2:26:87. “She’s the leader on the team,” said head coach Joe Pizano. Radzwilka wasn’t the only member of the Lady Warriors busy at districts last year. Samantha Shiner finished fourth at the event in the long jump with a jump of 16-01.5.

Seniors returning to the Wyoming Area High School track and field team are, from left, Geena DiMatttia, Sara Radzwilka, Sam Shiner and Kaiti McGuire. PHOTO BY TONY CALLAIO

Emily Shemanski finished 11th in the 300 hurdles with a time of 50.33. Gabriel Alberigi and Jenn Skrinak both placed in the javelin throw, and Kaitlyn Maguire placed in the discus. In addition to the team mem-

bers who had post-season success last year, several other members of the team have impressed Pizano in practice, including pole vaulter Kristie Argenio and hurdler Hailey Stackhouse. The team finished 2011 with

men, but because there were only four seniors, they were limited to what they could do. “It’s a lot easier when there’s a bigger group. Last year, they were all jumpers, too, all the seniors, so it was kind of tough,” said Struckus. This year’s group of seniors Bianca Bolton, Howrasha Bryan, Madeline Dworak, Samantha Horchos, Ashley Menichini, Rachele Poveromo, Shelby Shimkoski and Emily Zera - are spread out among several events, to help offer guidance to a number of underclassmen. Struckus said, in addition to the advice and experience provided by the seniors, the Lady Patriots have a talented group of underclassmen who create a competitive atmosphere in practice.

“We have a lot of young freshmen and sophomores and they’re pushing the seniors and juniors, which is benefiting everybody,” said Struckus. Among the freshmen new to the team this year, Stuckus said Liz Waleski, who competes in the long jump, 100 and 300 hurdles, and Olivia Giambra, who competes in the long jump and triple jump, could have a good season.

Strong senior leadership helping Pittston Area By Don McGlynn

dmcglynn@psdispatch.com

April 4 at Holy Redeemer April 12 at Northwest Area April 18 NANTICOKE April 26 at Meyers May 2 at Hanover Area May 9 LAKE-LEHMAN

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SCHEDULE April 3 WYOMING VALLEY WEST April 10 CRESTWOOD April 17 at Coughlin April 24 BERWICK May 1 at Hazleton Area May 8 at Tunkhannock

Seniors returning to the Pittston Area High School girls track and field team are, first row, from left, Rachele Poveromo, Madeline Dworak, Ashley Menichini, second row Shelby Shimkoski, Emily Zera, Bianca Bolton, Samantha Horchos and Howrasha Bryan. PHOTO BY DON MCGLYNN

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With an abundance of senior leadership, the Pittston Area High School girls track and field team expects to be a stronger group this season, and improve on its 4-3 record from last year. The Lady Patriots boast a roster with eight seniors who have taken on the responsibility of showing their younger teammates the ropes. “We’re definitely going to do better than last year,” said head coach Joe Struckus. “We’ve been practicing very well. Pretty much all (the) seniors have taken charge of the group, helping the younger ones.” Struckus said last year’s group also tried to help the underclass-

an overall record of 4-3, and Pizano expects the Lady Warriors to finish with a similar record this season, due to the small size of the team. With an average of 20 to 30 members on the team each year, the Lady Warriors are limited

with what they can do at meets. The team could enter each girl in as many as four events, but instead chooses to limit the number of events each athlete participates in to try and ensure better times. “We’re not going to jeopardize our individual girls for a team win, when the real goal is to go to states or get a medal at districts,” said Pizano. The coach said he’s optimistic about an increase in participation next season when soccer changes from a spring to a fall sport, freeing up more athletes to join the track and field team. Wyoming Area opened its season March 28 at home against visiting GAR and picked up an 80-54 victory. SCHEDULE

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Same goal for Blue Devils By Rick Notari

Dispatch Correspondent

When Old Forge Head Coach Tony DiMattia took the helm of at his alma mater last season he made one thing perfectly clear, the standard would be the standard. Simply put, the captain of the Blue Devils 1992 PIAA State Championship baseball team expected one thing out of his team – to win championships. So despite losing the majority of his lineup, the secondyear skipper expects his Old Forge nine to continue to win. “We have three goals we focus on each year,” said DiMattia. “Win the Lackawanna League Division 2, win the Distict 2 Class 1A championship, and win the state championship. This year is no dif-

ferent. “I am extremely excited about this year’s team. Although we only have four seniors, I feel that we have a great group of kids to compliment them. We have a lot of potential and I feel that we can definitely compete for a league championship.” The Blue Devils will ride the arms of juniors Dave Chromey, Derek Drasba, and Tyler Cavalari, and senior Ian Nemetz. Chromey was Old Forge’s No. 2 last year, posting a 4-1 record with an ERA of 2.63. He struck out 36 in 29.2 innings while allowing just 11 earned runs. Drasba went 2-0 in three appearances with 15 strikeouts in 15 innings, and Nemetz was

Old Forge seniors Chris Talipski, Dave Argust and Ian Nemetz all return to the lineup for the Blue Devils baseball team who seek their sixth consecutive District 2 Class 1A title. PHOTO BY RICK NOTARI

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OF hoping to find their groove early this season By Rick Notari

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A year ago, Old Forge softball coach Pat Revello faced the daunting task of replacing arguably not only the school’s greatest hitter but also the Blue Devils most decorated pitcher as the winningest class in Old Forge High School (OFHS) history graduated. That task took a little longer than expected as Old Forge struggled through the Lackawanna League Division II regular season before flipping the switch in the District 2 Class 1A playoffs as they won their fourth consecutive small-school crown. Revello hopes the Blue Devils do not take as long to find their groove this year. Old Forge graduated six seniors from last year’s team, and will again need to replace their top hitter and pitcher from a year ago. “We need to fill the shoes of six senior starters who graduated last year, and do it quickly,” said Revello who enters his 12th season as

Old Forge's Chelsea Cadwalder, Taylor Nemetz and Lauren Carey all return to the Blue Devils lineup this spring. PHOTO BY RICK NOTARI

the Blue Devils skipper. “Our pitchers need to throw more strikes and less pitches. We can’t leave our fielders on the field too long like we did last year. We need to get them to the plate – and keep them there.” Kim Regan and Sam Talarico are both in the mix to earn the starting role in the circle with Re-

gan giving the Blue Devils more experience after starting the season last year as Old Forge’s top hurler. Regan went 3-6 as a sophomore but fashioned an ERA of 3.08, allowing just 26 earned runs in 59.1 innings pitched. She also struck out 43 while walking 27. Talarico made just one appearance as a

sophomore. “I think Regan is more consistent right now,” said Revello. “She has more pitches and is working really hard. She had some growing pains last year, but I think it helped. She is a better pitcher this year than she was last year. It’s hard to put a girl in place to fill the shoes of Jess Armillay and I put her in a tough spot. But I think she will be alright this year because of it. “Talarico is also working really hard, and in the blink of an eye I could put her in and be very confident in her.” The Old Forge lineup will also undergo a change as many of the power-hitting stars of years past have given way to a group that can be dangerous on the base paths as Revello may play a little more small-ball this year. “This year we are actually going to have a bunt sign,” joked Revello whose teams have hit their share of awe-inspiring home runs the past five seasons. “We have some girls this year who are quick and

can cause some havoc and put some pressure on defense.” One of those girls is centerfielder Lauren Carey. Carey’s outstanding speed helps her anchor the defense from gap to gap and Revello is hoping it translates to offense as he plans to use the sophomore as his leadoff hitter. Rightfielder Taylor Nemetz is another speedster who also returns to the lineup after a solid season as a freshman. Nemetz broke out in the playoffs, collecting half of her season’s hits in three of the final four games. The one power bat returning to the Old Forge lineup is junior catcher Chelsea Cadwalder. Cadwalder, a three-year letterwinner behind the dish for the Blue Devils, drove in a team-high 13 runs last year and started this season swinging a hot bat with two hits – including a home run against Wyoming Area. The Blue Devils also return junior second baseman Briah CarSee GROOVE, Page 49

Patriot turned Warrior is happy ‘on the other side’ Stephanie Griffin, a one-time Division I scholarship player for PA, is the new WA softball coach By Jack Smiles jsmiles@psdispatch.com

When she was a WVC allstar and Division I scholarship infielder for the Pittston Area softball program from 20032006, Stephanie Griffin never imagined she would one day be a Wyoming Area Warrior. But that’s what she is this season. Griffin was hired as the Wyoming Area head varsity softball coach in January. She made her game debut Friday at Tunkhannock, winning 5-1. “It was a little weird putting on the green and gold,” she said. “But everybody was welcoming. The girls are awesome. I’m enjoying it.” Griffin’s Warriors are hosting the Patriots on April 23, but she insists she’s not going to let playing her old team af-

fect her. “It’s a natural rivalry for sure, but for me it’s just another game.” Last season, Griffin was the junior high coach at Pittston Area, but she didn’t see herself as the heir apparent there. When the WA job opened up, she didn’t hesitate to apply or accept. WA principal Vito Quaglia introduced her to Barry Pryzbyla, who has coached both baseball and softball at different levels at WA. Griffin asked him to be her varsity assistant. “I like his philosophy,” she said. Griffin describes her style as “discipline and focus. We set goals and work hard to achieve them.” Some of her spring practices were three hours long and that caught some attention.

Pryzbyla said that was no problem. “It went by fast,” he said. “They were doing something constructive every minute. She had a lot she wanted to work on and got a lot done.” Griffin was four-year player at second base at Division I St. Francis in western PA. She is a substitute teacher and also works at Kraft Foods. She’s 23 and lives “on the other side” in Dupont. Though this is her first head coaching job, she has run clinics and coached at the junior high level. Her mentors were her father Nelson, Pittston Area baseball coach John Richards and her travel coach Tom Hughes. “It was a little strange at first,” she said of coaching her high school rivals, “but I’m very happy.”

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WYOMING AREA

Stephanie Griffin and her assistant Barry Pryzbyla will lead the Wyoming Area High School softball team this season. PHOTO BY JACK SMILES

Lady Warriors stun in come from behind victory

PHOTO BY TONY CALLAIO

‘Meet the Warriors Night’

nak scored two goals, one from an assist by Sam Acacio, Valerie Bott and Jennifer Bone scored the other two. After Wyoming Area’s scoring burst, Seabrook scored to tie the game, which Wyoming Area’s Bott quickly erased, scoring a goal to gain the lead and the win. Julianna Leco had 10 saves for GAR, Paige Elmy had five. Felicia Turner had six saves for Wyoming Area, Jordan Chiavacci had nine. Wyoming Area followed up Tuesday’s victory with a 3-2 win over Meyers on Thursday, March 29. Skrinak had two goals in the game, Bone had one for Wyoming Area. Katie Flannery scored both goals for Meyers. Chiavacci had 10 saves for Wyoming Area, Alivia Weilder had 10 saves for Meyers.

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To kick of the 2012 season, the Lady Warriors softball team held a “Meet the Warriors Night” at the Secondary Center cafeteria on Wednesday, March 21. Team members in attendance were, from left, kneeling Lexi Coolbaugh, Lauren Maloney, Katelin Coolbaugh, Kat Sokirka, Kate Kross, Serra Degnan, Nicole Cumbo. Standing, head coach Stephanie Griffin, Drew Bednarski, Lindsay Carey, Adrienne Przybyla, Nicole Turner, Alex Holtz, Julez DeAngelo, Emily Wolfgang, Rachel Campbell and assistant coach Barry Przybyla.

After trailing 5-2 at halftime, Wyoming Area High School girls soccer team came back to defeat GAR 7-6 on Tuesday, March 27 at GAR. Bre Moser scored the first two goals of the game, Kaleigh Bubblo chipped in the third to give GAR a 3-0 lead. Wyoming Area’s Jennifer Bone scored an unassisted to put the Lady Warriors on the scoreboard for the first time in the game, but GAR’s Brea Seabrook extended her team’s lead back three scoring two minutes later. Jenna Skrinak answered right back scoring a goal of an assist from Jenn Bone for Wyoming Area. Seabrook scored again before the close of the half to give GAR a 5-2 lead. The Lady Warriors came alive in the second half scoring four unanswered goals. Jenna Skri-

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Hughestown softball league opening Monday The Hughestown girls softball league will open practice Monday, April 2 at 4:30. There are openings on some teams and still time to sign up at the stand today, Sunday April 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. The league is not limited to Hughestown residents. Girls 6 to 14 from surrounding areas can join. With questions call Joanne at 313-0321 or 457-3475. Pittston Area football

The Pittston Area Football Booster Club will hold its annual Night at the Races on Saturday, April 14 at the Jenkins Township Hose Company. For more information, call Joe Valkos at 472-8806. Avoca/Dupont LL meeting today

Avoca/Dupont Little League will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. today, April 1 at the upper Avoca Little League field clubhouse. Plans for opening day on April 14 will be discussed. The board of will meet at 6:30 p.m. Duryea LL meeting today

Duryea Little League will meet at 5 p.m. today, April 1 at the VFW, Stephenson Street. . Plans for opening day scheduled for April 14 will be discussed. Red Devils meeting Tuesday

The Pittston Red Devils Sportsmen Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 3 at Dr. Nicholas Ruggerio’s house in West Pittston. Spring and summer events are on the agenda.

The Duryea Wildcats will

WPLL Easter Egg Hunt

The West Pittston Little League will host its Annual Easter Egg Hunt at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 7 at the West Pittston Little League Fields. The Easter Egg Hunt is for children 10 years old and under and will be held rain or shine. Emanon Senior golf league meeting

Emanon Senior Golf League will meet at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 4 at the Emanon Clubhouse. Coffee and donuts will be served. The league will starts April 11, weather permitting. Donkey basketball

The Wyoming Area Senior parents will hold a Donkey Basketball Game at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17 in the high school gym. Tickets will be sold prior to the event by members of the senior class or at the door the day of the event. Shamrock Wrestling Club

Shamrock Wrestling Club will begin this week. Practice will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday at Wyoming Seminary and from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday at Pittston Area High School. Sign ups will be held before practice for the next several weeks.

today, April 1 at 11 a.m. at the Woodlands Inn & Resort. Any player who did not get an invitation in grades 7-12 should call Brian at 4573693. West Pittston Rams

The West Pittston Rams Parents Association’s Golf Tournament will be held April 28 at Four Seasons Golf Course. Businesses interested in becoming hole sponsors should contact Chrissy Fernandes at 954-0329. The Parents Association is newlyformed to help raise money for the West Pittston Rams Jr. Football & Cheerleading Association. Proceeds from the golf tournament will help purchase new helmets for the football players. Softball field to be dedicated

The Moosic-Old Forge Men’s Softball League and Old Forge Borough Council invites all former players, coaches and umpires to the dedication of the Robert V. Semenza Softball Field at Pagnotti Parkat 1 p.m. on April 21. Any former players interested in participating in an “Alumni Game” are asked to contact Tony DiMattia at 3355596 or Pat Revello at 4301113 for more information. The day will include the dedication ceremony, the Alumni Game and a tournament featuring all current teams in the MOF Softball League. Visit www.freewebs.com/ mofsoftball for more information.

’Meet the Patriots’ breakfast

Big Blue Devil Golf Classic

The Pittston Area Baseball Booster Club will hold the “Meet the Patriots” breakfast

The inaugural Big Blue Devil Golf Classic will take place May 20 at the Blue

Ridge Trail Golf Club. contact Nick Perugini at npeCost for the Captain and rugini@aol.com. Materials Crew event is $125 per golfer will be scanned and returned or $500 per foursome and in- promptly to the owner. cludes cart and green fees, tournament dinner, cash prizes to flight winners and GBA tournaments scheduled runners-up, scats, prizes and The Girls Basketball Assotournament golf shirt. ciation (GBA) will host over To register, email BigBlueDevilClassic@gmail.com or 45 tournaments in the Ohio, call 650-9356. Scholarship West Virginia and Pennsylvasponsorships are available for nia in 2012. All tournaments $250, hole sponsorships at are open to girls in grades 3$100 and $50 patron sponsor- 11. For a listing of all GBA spring tournaments, visit ships are also available. www.gbabasketball.com or Anyone wishing to make a call 740-685-2468 for more donation to the Richard P. Notari Sr. Scholarship Fund can information. mail donations to Rick Notari, 13 Lincoln St., Old Forge, JT LL golf tourney PA 18518. Checks can be The Jenkins Twp Little made payable to the Richard League Annual Golf TournaP. Notari Sr. Scholarship ment is Saturday, May 12. Fund. Registration fee is $75 per person ($300 per team) and Dupont opening day includes green fee, cart fee, Dupont Softball/Teeball unlimited free driving range, opening day is set for 1 p.m. hot dog and refreshments at on Sunday, April 15. Log onto the turn and a hole in one prize on all par 3 holes. http://dupontsoftball.clubAn Italian buffet will follow spaces.com for more info. the tournament. For more information and a registration Warrior Legacy form, log onto www.jenThe Wyoming Area Foot- kinstwplittleleague.com. ball Alumni Association is collecting old Warrior football programs, Sunday Dis- JT LL auxiliary meeting patch Goalpost editions and “The Jenkins Twp Little other printed memorabilia for League Ladies Auxiliary will posting on the internet. The meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Warrior Legacy Project can April 3 at the field house. Rebe viewed at www.wyomin- organization of the 2012 Lagareafootball.org dies Auxiliary Board, introWith the exception of 1981 duction of team moms, openand 1985, all programs since ing day kitchen preparations, 1980 have been posted. Pro- donations for food stand, grams and printed materials scheduling ladies’ kitchen from 1966 to 1979 are needed. and fundraiser are on the Pictures of cheerleaders and agenda. coaches are also being captured and will be posted at a S U B M I S S I O N S later date. Submissions to the sports brief Anyone who has a 1981 or section of the Sunday Dispatch 1985 Warrior football pro- can be emailed to sd@psdisgram or programs printed patch.com. from 1966 to 1979 is asked to

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Duryea Wildcats meeting

hold a board meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3 at Wildcats field.

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SPORTS BRIEFS

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WA wrestlers place at state tournament Several members of the Wyoming Area Wrestling Club qualified to compete at the PA Junior Wrestling Championships in Hershey on Friday, March 23. At the high school level, Andy Schutz wrestled at 132-pounds. At the junior high school level, Kendrick Beyer wrestled at 135-pounds and placed sixth in the state. At the elementary school level, Dylan Meehan wrestled at 75-pounds, Lincoln Heck at 70-pounds and Jaden Pepe at 45-pounds. Also in the elementary school level, Noah Valdez wrestled at 65-pounds and placed fourth in the state.

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Bulldogs win championship The Pittston Bulldogs fifth-grade girls basketball tam recently won the Good Shepherd championship. From left, first row, are Kaleigh Walker, Jenna Smith, Alexa McHugh , Emily Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Christa Maurizi, Christina Radle. Second row, Coach Brian Walker, Megan Mihalka, Lauren Walker, Kallie Kovaleski, Coach Brian Cawley. Third row, Head Coach Mike Smith and Thomas Patterson.

Presenting a signed basketball to head coach Al Keisinger are, from left, seniors Steve Stravinksi, Shawn McDermott and Steve Sklanka. PHOTOS BY TONY CALLAIO

A time for celebration The Pittston Area High School boys basketball program was feted at Arcaro & Genellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant, Old Forge, by the Pittston Area Basketball Parents Booster Club. Coaches, support staff and seniors were presented awards and gifts in honor of their achievements while a part of the team.

Senior members of the team are, from left, Steve Stravinski, Steve Sklanka and Shawn McDermott. Nearly 100 family, coaches, players and friends gathered at Arcaro & Genell's Restaurant in Old Forge for the 2012 PA Basketball Banquet.

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Patriots’ newcomers spark first season win Kielbasa and Houseman hit RBI singles in extra innings to win opener vs. Hazleton Area By Deerek Levarse

dlevarse@psdispatch.com

In what has been a productive run under coach Paul Zaffuto, Pittston Area has been able to work young talent into the lineup each year and develop solid baseball players. On Friday, March 30 it was two newcomers to the program – a soccer player and a football/basketball player – who came through in extra innings. Pinch hitter John Kielbasa and new second baseman Jordan Houseman laced run-scoring singles in the top of the ninth to lift the Patriots to a 3-1 win at Hazleton Area on opening day for the Wyoming Valley Conference. Kielbasa, making his first appearance for the team in a league game, knocked in A.J. Mancini with a base hit and Houseman followed it up two batters later with an RBI single of his own. “It was a surprise – it was a big surprise,” Zaffuto said of the clutch hits in the ninth. “(Kielbasa) was a guy who played soccer and we didn’t really get a chance to see him. Last year he didn’t make the varsity team. But I saw the way he was hitting in the cage, and he puts the bat on the ball.” Houseman, meanwhile, is one of his high school’s top all-

around athletes and opened his first varsity baseball season batting leadoff for the Patriots. Not to be overshadowed was a strong performance on the mound from Chuck Bressler and Michael Schwab, who held the Cougars to three hits in nine innings. The duo issued nine walks on the afternoon but did not allow the Cougars to capitalize. Schwab pitched the final four frames, stranding two runners in three of them before setting Hazleton Area down in order to close out the bottom of the ninth. For the Cougars, starter Anthony Zaloga gave up just one run in seven innings of work, striking out six and walking one. With teams gearing up for low-scoring games because of the switch to BBCOR-certified bats, small ball was in full effect in the opener. The two squads combined for bunt attempts in eight plate appearances, with top hitters on both sides being asked to move runners over. Pittston Area’s Josh Razvillas and Hazleton Area’s Matt Barletta both had a double and a sacrifice bunt. But the problem for the Cougars was coming up with a hit after getting runners into scoring position. “We need to get those timely hits,” Hazleton Ar-

ea coach Gino Cara said. “We moved them over, but then we’ve got to finish that job. Every run matters, and we’ve got to get them in.” Hazleton Area (0-1) did manage to jump out in front, breaking a scoreless tie in the bottom of the fourth. Barletta’s double brought home Carl Cara, who reached base three times on the day. Pittston Area (1-0) answered in the top of the sixth as Razvillas doubled and scored on a single by Tyler Loftus. Both teams missed opportunities for another run in the fourth, however, as a suicide squeeze by the Patriots didn’t bounce far enough from the plate for a force out at home and the Cougars had a runner thrown out trying to score on a wild pitch. That set up the extra-inning affair with the Patriots finally prevailing in nine. Loftus and Anthony Schwab each had two hits for Pittston Area. Carl Cara and Rich Gawel added a single apiece for the Cougars in a matchup of Division I East champions from the past two seasons. “Our objective is get that leadoff hitter on and move him over and try to get him in,” Zaffuto said. “Didn’t work for us early on, but late in the game we got lucky.”

Pittston Area's Grace O'Neill lets one fly during the three-point shootout between her and Northwest's Sarah Shaffer at halftime of the 43rd annual Dr. George P. Moses WVC Senior All-Star Classic at Holy Redeemer High School in Wilkes-Barre on Friday night. PHOTO BY BILL TARUTIS

Pittston Area represented in All-Star game

Wyoming Valley West’s Tara Zdancewicz was named Player of the Game after leading the West team to a 54-46 victory at the 43rd Dr. George P. Moses WVC Senior All-Star Classic held on Friday, March 30 at Holy Redeemer High School. Pittston Area High School’s Grace O’Neill was selected to play on the East team in the game. In addition to the game she also competed in the three-point contest. O’Neill and Sarah Shaffer each shot 10-for-15 in the first two rounds, with O’Neill going 9-for-15 to Shaffer’s 12-for-15 in the final tie-breaker.

Lady Patriots’ season opener delayed Groove By Jack Smiles

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behind the eight ball with hiring a coach.” McGarry resignation letter was on the agenda of the February school board meeting. DeLuca was officially hired at the March meeting. He named an assistant, but she was not officially hired so she couldn’t coach the team on Friday without him.

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ling to the lineup. Senior Kelly Marhelski is in the mix at third base with sophomore Rhyan Barnic, and across the way, freshman Tori Tansley has nailed down the first base job. Junior Vicki Lee leads the way at shortstop. Senior Michelle Giacometti has earned a spot in left field after serving as Old Forge’s top reserve

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Pittston Area’s softball opener, scheduled to begin Friday, March 30, at home versus Hazleton, was postponed do to a health issue with newly-hired coach Dave Deluca. Pittston Area athletic director

Charlie Turco said DeLuca has pneumonia and could not coach Friday. He is not expected to be available Monday, but Turco expects him to be okay by Wednesday, April 4. Deluca was hired after previous coach Coleen McGarry resigned. “Because McGarry resigned so late,” Turco said, “we got a little

as a junior. “How we go is going to be determined by our pitching,” said Revello. “There is still a long way to go. “(We) still expect to compete for the division and district title. They look at it as this is how far we went last year, so the next step is the goal for this year. We won the district title last year after a tough regular-season so the girls know that even if we start slow at the end we can still fight for a division or district title.”

Shavertown resident makes Fox Hill’s first hole-in-one of the season By Don McGlynn

dmcglynn@psdispatch.com

Steve Chabala joined an elite group on Saturday, March 24 when he hit a hole-in-one at Fox Hill Country Club in Exeter. Using an 8-iron on the course’s 11th hole, the Shavertown resident, playing alongside club member Bob Alesczyk and Carl Dorbad, sent the ball sailing 110 yards directly into the hole. “It was great,” said Chabala. “I think all golfers would like to one day hit a hole-in-one. I had a couple close calls in the past, but this was my first one. I couldn’t believe it.” Chabala didn’t realize the ball had gone in the hole until he made it to the green and saw it himself. “I couldn’t see (the ball) from the tee. I actually thought it went off the green. Carl said he thought it went in,” said Chabala. Chabala and his friends were excited when they arrived at the green and realized what he had done, and with good reason, according to Fox Hill’s golf pro Francis Hayes. “It’s very rare. I forget what the odds are, but I’m sure…the odds are a thousand to one, a

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“We’re going to be strong in the jumps; the jumpers we have are very strong this year. We’re also going to be strong in the hurdles. We have three very good hurdlers and distance should be a strong point,” said Struckus. Hurdlers on this year’s team include Waleski, Olivia Lanza and Rhiannan Avvisto; jumpers include Cales Owens, Olivia Giambra, Waleski and Samantha Horchos; distance runners

million to one. It’s almost like hitting the lottery,” said Hayes. Hayes said Chabala’s was the club’s first hole-in-one of the season, and there’s no way of predicting whether or not it will be the only one this year. “It varies from year to year,” said Hayes. “One year we had one man who had three in one year; the next year we didn’t have any.” Hayes himself has made a hole-in-one twice, once 15 years ago and then again two years ago. He said luck played a big part in making both of them, as it does for any golfer. He explained that a golfer needs to hit a good shot, but more than that, luck needs to be on their side to make a hole-in-one. Luck was on Chabala’s side in late March, and Hayes said it’s a moment of which he should be proud. “There are some people who play their whole career, 40 years, and don’t make any. It’s amazing,” said Hayes. Chabala, who began playing golf 26 years ago, gets out to the golf course about once a week, and understands how amazing it is, but isn’t ruling out the idea of it happening again. “I’m hopeful I could do it again,” said Chabala. include Catherine Lombardo and Bianca Bolton. The team competed in its first meet on March 27, losing, 10347, at Dallas. Even though the girls didn’t come home with a victory, Stuckus was happy with what he saw. “It was a loss, but everyone competed and that was the main goal,” he said. “We competed against them. If we had them at the end of the year, we would have faired much better against them.” The Lady Patriots will look to improve to 1-1 on Tuesday, April 3 when they take on Wyoming Valley West at home.

By Tony Callaio

Dispatch Correspondent

Pittston Area and Wyoming Area High School tennis teams were scheduled to play two matches each this week, but Wyoming Area played only one against MMI Prep. The second match was a forfeit against GAR High School which has not fielded a boys’ tennis team in many years, but continues to be placed on the schedule. The Warriors marched into this week’s action on a high after defeating cross-town rivals, Pittston Area, last week. They traveled to Hazleton

to face MMI Prep on March 27, downing MMI 3-2 with No.2 Trevor Alder and No.3 Billy Gray taking singles matches and the No.1 doubles team of Nick Szewczyk/Jon Scrobola winning victories for the Warriors. The Warriors are now 3-1 heading into week three facing Crestwood and Hazleton on Monday and Wednesday, April 2 and 4, respectively. The Patriots faced a tough opponent with Tunkhannock on March 27, followed by Holy Redeemer on March 20. The Pats lost all five matches to a

strong Tunkhannock team, with No.2 singles Tyler Woodruff losing a tough three-set match and No.2 doubles of Justin Coe/Taylor Roberts going down in a close two-set match. On a cold and windy Thursday, PA was narrowly edged out by Holy Redeemer, 3-2. The Woodruff brothers came out on top for the Patriots with No.1 Trent breezing through his match in straight sets while Tyler had a tougher match but won in two-sets, as well. The Patriots will be on the road against Meyers on Tuesday, April 3 and MMI Prep on Thursday, April 4. The Patriots are 1-3.

Bus Boys lead Pittston Twp. V.F.W. Pittston Twp V.F.W. Bowling League

Standings Bus Boys 30-18; Terminators 28-20; Yankees 27-21; Redskins 23-25; Steelers 18-30; Nittanys 18-30. Top 10 Bowlers Jack Casper 726; Walter Moore 717; Russ Stevens 611; John Blattner 595; Tony Grieco 590; Joe Argenio 572; Joe Spiccioli 569; Joe Scarantino 561; Rich Russian 551; Gene Wasko 530. 200 Games Jack Casper 266-235-227; Walter Moore 247-244-226; John Blattner 216-207; Russ Stevens 210-205; Joe Scarantino 209-202; Joe Argenio 201200; Rich Russian 209; Tony Grieco 201; Joe Spiccioli. Knights of Columbus

Standings March 15 Biernacki Eye Assoc. 35-13; Ruane-Regan FNRL Home 2820; Insalaco DEV GP 23.524.5; Pierce Drugs 23.5-24.5; Brandypatch 23-25; Leonards FNRL Home 21-27; Grudzinski Financial Services 20.5-27.5; Betterman 17.5-30.5 Scratch Game High Scores John Tomkoski Sr. 268; Joseph Mann 248; Joe Liscosky 238 Scratch Series High Scores John Tomkoski Sr. 730; Joe Liscoski 645; Joseph Mann 641

Mary Kay Stetina 578; Barbara Slusser 513; Margo Yavorchak 485; Deanna Yonki 479; Tricia Surrilla 467; Debi Krakoski 467; Therese Wrubel 465; Maria Yonki 461; Jill Kody 455 Leaders March 28 Mary Kay Stetina 644; Sandie Toole 529; Therese Wrubel 494; Cini Digennari 487; Judy Krifka 483; Debi Kraskoski 483; Maria Yonki 466; Tricia Surrilla 464; Barbara Granaham 440; Barb Lumley 432

Lady Birds

Standings Seagulls 25-19; Blue Jays 2420; Tweety Birds 24-20; Flamingos 22-22; Robins 20-24; Parakeets 17-24 Leaders March 21

Lady Warriors win season opener Alex Holtz pitched a complete game to power Wyoming Area to a 4-1 victory over Tunkhannock in the Wyoming Valley Conference softball opener on Friday, March 30. Holtz scattered six hits and fanned four for Wyoming Area. Rachel Campbell went 2-

for-3 with a double for the Warriors. Tunkhannock was led by Jess Brennan, who went 2for-3 at the plate. This week the team will take on Wyoming Valley West on Monday, April 2 and Dallas on Wednesday, April 4 both games will be at home.

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Marie B Seymour Fisher, Scranton, died Wednesday, March 28 in Regional Hospital of

Scranton. She was the widow of George Seymour, who died in 1955, and Ernest Fisher, who died in 1963. Born September 1,1926 in Dunmore, daughter of the late Orlando DeFillippis and Lucy Demarco DeFillippis, a member of St. Paul’s Church, educated in Dunmore public schools, prior to retirement she was employed by Parodi Cigar. Marie enjoyed bingo, and in her earlier years playing volleyball and roller skating. Marie devoted her life to her children and grandchildren. She will be deeply missed. Surviving are four daughters, Jean Seymour Noble and husband Lou Feola, Scranton; Glo-

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place Argust at third base and senior Anthony Trotta takes over at first base. Cavalari and Mancuso, also a junior, are in a battle for the second base spot. Sophomore Steve Mascaro will serve as the Blue Devils catcher after collecting eight RBI while batting .318 as the team’s DH as a freshman. Sophomore Paul Papi will be the team’s DH this year when DiMattia chooses to use one. “The underclassmen are certainly the key to this year’s team,” said DiMattia. “I see 8, 10 underclassmen in key spots during the entire year and how they react to varsity baseball will go a long way in determining our success on the field.” “Only two to three underclassmen saw significant varsity time last year, so I believe we will improve each week as the season progresses.” Old Forge opens its season Monday, April 2 at home against Dunmore.

March 27, 2012 Helen Backes, 87, of Shavertown, passed away March 27, 2012 at the Lakeside Nursing Center, Dallas. She was the widow of John Backes. Born February 4, 1925 in Shavertown, she was the daughter of the late John and Susan Ondish Sosik. She was a graduate of Westmoreland High School. Helen was employed as

a head waitress for Regency Catering/Convention Hall, Pittston. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Nicholas, Alex, John, Joseph, Jean Potter and Anna Zeck. Surviving are a son, Clyde Backes; grandchildren, Cassandra McGivney, Joshua Backes and Erica Sawicki; stepgrandchildren, Marie Miller and John Miller.

Her funeral service will be held Sunday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Simon S. Russin Funeral Home, 136 Maffett St., Plains Township. Private interment will be held at Fern Knoll Burial Park, Dallas. Family and friends may call Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m.

Rita Marie Covey March 29, 2012

Mrs. Rita Marie Covey, 80, of Duryea, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2012, at Highland Manor, Exeter. She was born in Duryea, the daughter of the late Peter and Pauline Chromey Humenansky. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by the former Owens-Illinois

and Topps Chewing Gum. She was preceded in death by her sister Mary Wojsnarowicz. Surviving are son, Peter, and his wife, Jane, of San Antonio, Texas; daughter, Paula, of Baltimore, Md.; grandchildren, Robert and Andrew; great-grandchildren,

Natalie and Olivia; sister, Ann Fahey, and her husband, Joseph, of Duryea; nieces and nephews. Private funeral services and interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main St., Duryea.

Ryan M. Miller March 29, 2012 Ryan M. Miller passed away Thursday, March 29, 2012 at his home in Pittston Township, one week following a surgery that led to complications. He was born Jan. 19, 1987, in Scranton, son of Michael Miller and the late Donna Lee (Carter) Miller, who died February 20, 1996. He was a graduate of Pittston Area High School, Class of 2005. Ryan enjoyed being in the out-

doors. His passions were hunting, fishing and quading with his family and friends. Surviving are brother Michael Miller and sister Elise Miller; grandparents, John and Dolores Miller, Pittston Township. Ryan will be sadly missed by all of his Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Rita and William Carter. Also preceding Ryan in death was his best friend, David Slezak Jr., who was like a brother to him. Funeral Services are entrusted to Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pitt-

ston Township. Viewing hours will be held at the funeral home on Sunday April 1, 2012, from 2 to 6 p.m. The Rev. Joseph Verespy will begin funeral services at the funeral home on Monday, April 2, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held from Sacred Heart of Jesus R. C. Church, Dupont. The Rev. Joseph Verespy will officiate. Interment services will follow at Ss. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Moosic. The family wishes that flowers be omitted. Online condolences may be made at GrazianoFuneralHome.com.

Charlotte Virginia Moughan March 28, 2012

Charlotte Virginia Moughan, 88, of Cumberland, MD, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Golden Living Center in Maryland. Charlotte was born on May 31, 1923 in Newark, N.J., to the late Walter Becker and Cora Pittinger Becker. She was preceded in death by her husband,

Joseph Richard Moughan, son, Robert Paul Luciw and sister, Lillian. Mrs. Moughan worked as a factory worker at GV Controls. She loved to knit and crochet. She also loved collecting dolls and spending time withher grandchildren. Surviving are son, Barry Lu-

ciw and his wife, Shannon and their family, of Maryland. Graveside services will be held on Monday, April 2, 2012 at 10 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery, Pittston. Local arrangements are entrusted to the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William Street, Pittston.

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1-0 with 12 strikeouts in six innings in two appearances. “Our strength is pitching,” said DiMattia. “We have four of our top five pitchers returning from last season with two lefties and two righties. That will give us an opportunity to match up against teams especially as we get closer to the district playoffs.” Nemetz and fellow senior Chris Talipski both return to the outfield where they played last year. Nemetz will move to centerfield and Talipski will man left. Drasba and Chromey will play right while the other is pitching. Old Forge also returns its best hitter in senior Dave Argust who led the team with 17 RBI and was second with 18 hits. Argust will anchor the infield at shortstop, moving over from third last season. Junior Mike Vieira will re-

ria Pifcho and husband George, Pittston; Eleanor Demich Fiancé Nate Still, Pittston; Sally Pifcho and husband Robert, Scranton; one sister, Rose Guinan, Scranton; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by one son, George Seymour Jr.; three sisters, Erminia "Dolly" Kyvinsky, Ann Baldauff, Elvira "Vera" Cron; one brother, Victor DeFillippis; one grandson, Joseph M Pifcho; one greatgrandson, Josiah Bellamy; and her companion for over 40 years, Francis " Jake" Barrett The funeral will be Monday, April 2 at 9:30 a.m. from the McGoff-Hughes Funeral Home Inc., 1401 Capouse Ave., Scranton, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. St. Paul’s Church, 1510 Penn Ave., Scranton. Interment will be in Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst. Friends may call Sunday 4 to 8 p.m.

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Catherine Theresa Glogowski

John M. Froncek

March 28, 2012

March 23, 2012

Catherine Theresa Glogowski, 92, of Harding, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Harding, on April 28, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Simko. She was a member of the Church of the Holy Redeemer of Corpus Christi Parish, Harding. She was preceded in death by her husband and best friend, Alex; 12 brothers and sisters. There were many things in life that Catherine enjoyed, such as being outdoors, reminiscing about

her treasured days growing up on the farm and putting puzzles together. She was an avid hunter and fisherman. She had a passion for gardening, but most of all, Catherine enjoyed spending time with her family. Catherine was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. Surviving are her sons, Albert Felker Sr. and his wife, Gina, Harding, and William Felker, Harding; grandchildren, Allison Karpinski, Taylor; Albert Felker Jr., Harding; Alex Felker, Bear Creek; Alan Felker, Meshoppen; Kaitlin Kroll, Harding; Kara Kroll, Harding; Lori Felker, Free-

land; Lisa Felker, Avondale; Cheryl Charney, West Wyoming, and Billy Felker Jr., Harding; 20 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 2, at 9 a.m. from the Bednarski Funeral Home, 168 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in the Church of the Holy Redeemer of Corpus Christi Parish, Harding. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Friends may call Sunday 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Holy Redeemer of Corpus Christi Parish, Harding.

Raymond J. Pendolphi March 28, 2012 Raymond J. Pendolphi, 78, of Laflin, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the WilkesBarre General Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born in Keystone section of Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Riccardo and Ursalina Dominick Pendolphi. He was a graduate of Plains High School and was a member of St. Maria Goretti Church, Laflin. Mr. Pendolphi was a U.S. Army veteran having served during the Korean War. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by U.S. Airlines as a customer-service representative. He served as a Laflin Borough councilman since 1976 and was a volunteer with their fire department for

many years. He was also a lifelong member of the Perugia Society and a member of the Big Band Society of NEPA. Since 1963 he worked as a self-employed painter until his later years. He was fond of playing cards with his sons and many friends, especially his Thursday night poker and pitch games. One of his greatest joys was hunting and fishing and spending time with his beloved dog, Max. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Joanne M. Salerno, in 2009, and brothers, Frank, Paul and Levio Pendolphi, and sisters, Anna Sipple, Valia Pendolphi, Agnes( Daisy) Charney, Tina Stella and Nancy Rutkoski. Surviving are his sons, Michael A. Pendolphi, Esq., Shavertown, and Brian A. Pendol-

phi, RPh, Laflin; and granddaughter Madyson; sisters, Lena Pastorelli, Plains; Olga ( Penny) Lotzi and her husband, Frank, Plains, and Jeanette Williams, Plains; numerous nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held on Monday April 2, 2012 at 9 a.m. from the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. at St. Maria Goretti Church, Laflin, with the pastor, Msgr. Neil Van Loon, as celebrant. Interment will be in Lithuanian Independent Cemetery, West Wyoming. Friends may call on Sunday 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. To send the family expressions of sympathy or an online condolence, please visit www. gubbiottifh.com.

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John M. Froncek, 85, of the Buttonwood Section of Hanover Township, passed away at home Friday, March 23, 2012. He was born in West Wyoming, on July 17, 1926 and was the son of the late Michael and Catherine Torba Froncek. He attended West Wyoming schools. He was last employed by Consolidated Cigar Company, McAdoo. He was a member of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, Buttonwood, Hanover Township. He was preceded in death by

brother George Froncek and sisters, Hedwig DiRobert and Julia Coughlin. Surviving are his wife of 38 years, the former Lillian Sisco; brother Joseph and wife, Barbara; sister Rena Bednarz; several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held Tuesday, March 27 from the Charles V. Sherbin Funeral Home, 630 Main Road, Hanover Green, Hanover Township. A Mass of Christian Burial was in the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, Buttonwood.

Helen Queignec March 29, 2012

Mrs. Helen Queignec, 93, of Pittston, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2012, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. Born in Pittston, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Bonchonsky Zapko. She was a member of Our Lady of the Eucharist Church, Pittston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pierre, who passed away July 1995 and brothers,

George, John and Michael Zapko, and sisters Ann Milazzo and Betty Ford. Surviving are sister Mary Doyle of Harveys Lake; nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews. Private funeral services and interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main St., Duryea.

Larry Lincoln Shannon March 28, 2012 Larry Lincoln Shannon, 52, of Pittston, died Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at home, after an illness. Born in Kingston, he was a son of the late Frank William Shannon and Virginia Ann Layaou Shannon. He was a graduate of Pittston Area High School. Prior to his illness, he was employed by Chaucer Press Inc., Duryea. He was a member of the Second Presbyterian Church, Pittston and the Sons of the American Legion, Pittston. Surviving are his sons, James Shannon, Aberdeen, Md.; Samuel and Frank Shannon, both

of Inkerman; his daughter, Shana Ashman, Hughestown; three grandchildren; brothers, John Shannon, Pittston and Edward Shannon, Hughestown; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, David and Frank Shannon. A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, March 31, 2012, in the Baloga Funeral Home Inc, 1201 Main St., Pittston (Port Griffith) by Rev. David S. Brague, Pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help defray funeral expenses. To send an online condolence, please visit www.BalogaFuneralHome.com.

March 23, 2012

John A. Sansevere Sr., 70, of Harveys Lake, passed away Friday, March 23, 2012 at home. Born in Hoboken, N.J., on August 28, 1941, he was the son of the late John and Helen Snyder Sansevere. He was a high school graduate, served in the U.S. Army and had been employed as a truck driver. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances May Sansev-

ere, in 1986. Surviving are his son, John Jr., Harveys Lake; grandson, Kyle Memory, Exeter; and sister, Cathy Seymour, Phoenix, Arizona. A Blessing Service was held on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 in Pittston Cemetery, Swallow Street, Pittston. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William Street, Pittston. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com .

Irene C. Cerza March 23, 2012

Irene C. Cerza, 95, formerly of Exeter, passed away on Friday evening March 23, 2012 at the Little Flower Manor Nursing Home, WilkesBarre, where she was a resident. Born in Exeter, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Anna Pavlik Cicon. She was a former member of St. John the Slovak Church, Pittston and its Confraternity of Christian Women. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony

Cerza Sr., in 1999 and sisters, Helen Hudak, Anna Kowalewski and Mary Cicon, and brothers, John, Michael, Charles and Joseph Cicon. Surviving are her son, Anthony Cerza and his wife, MaryAnn, Ocean, New Jersey, and three grandchildren, Stacie and her husband, Steve Proaccini, Lori and her husband, Todd Slesca, and Any Cerza, and great-grandchildren, Anthony, Isabella and Hunter. Relatives and friends

David T. Mills Sr.

Sylvia Kramer

March 19, 2012

March 22, 2012

David T. Mills Sr., age 58, of Miami, Fla. for the past six years, and formerly of Lake Ariel, died Monday, March 19, 2012. Born in Scranton on July 21, 1953, he is a son of Marie Mills, Lake Ariel, and the late Thomas Mills. He is also survived by seven children, David Mills Jr., Nathan Mills, Farrell Eaton, Colleen MillsLaggan, Greggory Mills, Kathryn Mills and Benjamin Mills; stepdaughter, Kelly Colwell; sisters, Mary Mi-

Sylvia Kramer, 94, of North chalek and Patricia Weins; brothers, Thomas and Daniel Palm Beach, Florida, formerly Mills; 13 grandchildren; and of Forty Fort, died Thursday, March 22, 2012, in Hospice of many nieces and nephews. Memorial services have Palm Beach County, West been scheduled for Monday, Palm Beach, Florida. She was born February 10, April 16, at 10 a.m. in St. Tho1918, in Brooklyn, N.Y., mas More Church, 105 Gravdaughter of the late Louis Roity Rd., Lake Ariel. senberg and Hilda Berent RoArrangements are under senberg. the care of the Kearney FuHaving resided in Scranton neral Homes Inc., Scranton since her childhood, she was a and Old Forge. 1936 graduate of Scranton Please visit www.Kearney- High School. She and her husFuneralHome.com to leave band were proud, founding an online condolence.

members of the Beacons Club, Scranton. Prior to their relocation to Florida, they were members of Temple Israel, Wilkes-Barre. She was predeceased by her husband, Albert Kramer, and by sisters, Jeanette Rosenberg and Roslyn Hassen. Surviving are her son, Richard Kramer (wife Ruth) of Edwardsville; daughter, Karen Winters (husband Ted) of North Palm Beach, Florida; grandchildren, Bennett Winters of Moosic; Sloan Winters

Charles Ferraro Jr.

Joseph M. Rinkus

March 1, 2012

March 26, 2012

"CY" Gallagher. He was also instrumental in promoting and training young men in boxing in the P.A.L. and Golden Gloves programs. He operated a tavern for many years in the Buffalo, N.Y., area before retirement. Funeral services were held from the D.R. Smolarek Funeral Home, followed by a Mass at Resurrection Roman Catholic Church, with interment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Cheektowago, N.Y., on March 6.

Joseph M. Rinkus, 66, of Northmoreland Township, passed away Monday, March 26, 2012, in the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. Born in Pittston, he was a son of the late Ignatius and Naomi Harrison Rinkus. He was educated in the Jenkins Township school system. He served in the U.S.

109th Army Reserve Unit of Kingston. Prior to his retirement, he was employed at Dupont Motor Lines and worked most of his life in the trucking industry. Joe had a passion for softball. He played in various leagues, including the Wyoming Valley, Pittston and Tunkhannock leagues. Preceding him in death was his wife, the former Mildred Starbuck. Surviving are children, Carol, of Kentucky; Teri, of

of Lititz; Rebecca Stitzer of Kingston; Allison Kramer of Wayne; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services and interment were held at Star of David Cemetery & Funeral Chapel, North Lauderdale, Florida, on Friday, March 23. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jewish Family Service of Greater Wilkes-Barre, 71 W. Northampton Street, WilkesBarre, PA 18701.

Harding; Ronald, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; Robert, of Pittston; Leonard, of South Carolina; Joseph Jr., of Meshoppen; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy Cronick, and her husband, Joseph, Dupont; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at the convenience of the family from the Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming. There will be no calling hours.

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Charles Ferraro Jr., Buffalo, N.Y., formerly of Pittston, passed away in Cheektowago, N.Y., on Thursday, March 1, 2012. He was a son of the late Charles and Carrie Arnone Ferraro. Preceding in death are his beloved wife, Connie Aquilina Ferraro; son, Joseph Ferraro; and brother, Michael. He was a loving grandfather of Charles, Cara, and Christen Ferraro. He attended Pittston schools and excelled in high school football under coach

called on Tuesday, March 27, at the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave. Exeter. A Mass of Christian Burial followed at St. Anthony of Padua Church (St. Barbara Parish), 28 Memorial St., Exeter. Interment was in St. John the Slovak Cemetery, Schooley Street, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Little Flower Manor of the Diocese of Scranton, 200 South Meade St., WilkesBarre, PA 18702.

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Helen Marie (Snopkowski) Bartnicki

Joseph S. Patoka Sr.

March 22, 2012

March 24, 2012

Helen Marie (Snopkowski) Bartnicki, 92, formally of Avoca, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2012, at the Bishop Davies Nursing Center, Hurst, Texas. She was born in Avoca February 28, 1920, and was a daughter of the late John and Victoria Snopkowski. Helen was a former member of Ss. Peter and Paul Church,

Avoca; she attended Avoca schools, and worked for the Bulova Watch Co., New York. In addition to her parents, her husband, Stanley Bartnicki, who passed away in 1975; brothers, Michael, Edward, Stanley, Joseph and Bernie Snopkowski; sisters Stasia O’Hop and Anna Dolan, all precede her in death. Helen is survived by her son, Stanley, and his wife, Ruth, Hurst, Texas; daughter, Helen, and her husband, Dan Tycoliz, Richland Hills, Texas; sister

Henrietta Kudasik, Woodside, N.Y.; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, March 30 in the Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea, with a Mass of Christian Burial at Queen of the Apostles Church, 715 Hawthorne St., Avoca, with Fr. Phillip Sladicka officiating. Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com .

William Owens March 23, 2012 Mr. William Owens, age 76, of Eley Street, Kingston, died Friday afternoon, March 23, at the WilkesBarre General Hospital. He was born in Wilkes-Barre, a son of the late William and Lucy Betts Owens, and graduated from GAR High School. He had been employed at the Atwater Co., William H. Taylor Co., J.C. Penney, Master Garment Cleaners, and as a driver for Wilkes University. Mr. Owens was a member of the First Welsh Baptist

Church, where he served on the Deacon and Trustee boards, sang in the choir and was active in the Sunday school. He enjoyed singing with the Orpheus Choral Society, and was a member of Show Case Theater. He also enjoyed woodworking in his workshop, watching the WilkesBarre Penguin hockey games and having breakfast at the Colonial Pancake House, Wyoming. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Dorothy Thomas,

and a sister, Claire. He is survived by a son, Mark and his wife, Mariann, Larksville. A funeral service was held Tuesday, March 27, from the William A. Reese Funeral Chapel, rear 56 Gaylord Ave., Plymouth, with the Rev. Anita J. Ambrose officiating. Memorial donations may be sent may be sent to the First Welsh Baptist Church, 163 Girard Ave., Plymouth PA, 18651 or to the Luzerne County S.P.C.A., 524 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre PA, 18702

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March 27, 2012 Joseph A. Plisko, 75, of Wyoming, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at home surrounded by his family. Born in Dupont, he was a son of the late George and Helen Radziewicz Plisko. Mr. Plisko was a graduate of Dupont High School, and a member of Queen of the Apostles Parish at St. Mary’s Church, Avoca. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force, and a member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars Avoca Post 8335. He then worked at Consolidated Cigar and most recently at Ingersoll Rand Warehouse in the parts and distribution area. Joseph was preceded in death by his brothers, Andrew, George, Edward; and infant sister, Anna Plisko. Surviving are his wife of 32 years, the former Rosemary Barnhart; daughter, Mary Helen Plisko,

and her husband, John Glod, Laflin; son, Joseph Plisko, Avoca; step-daughter, Barbara, and her husband, Marty Straub, Shavertown; step-son, Robert Botteon, and his wife, Tina, West Pittston; granddaughter, Shannon Thomas, Laflin; step-grandchildren, Celeste , Ashley and Matthew Straub, and Anthony Botteon. Funeral services were held on

Saturday, March 31 at 9 a.m. in the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Mary’s Church, Hawthorne St., Avoca, with the Rev. Phillip Sladika, as celebrant. To send the family an expression of sympathy or online condolences, please visit www.gubbiottifh.com .

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Mr. Joseph S. Patoka Sr., 95, of Middlebury, Conn., died Saturday, March 24, 2012 at his home. He was born in Duryea. Among his survivors are his son, Joseph S. Patoka Jr., and his wife, Lucianne, of Glaston-

bury, Conn. Funeral Services were held Thursday, March 29, in Connecticut. For more information, visit www.chaseparkwaymemorial.com .

Sean Patrick Angerson March 23, 2012 Sean Patrick Angerson , age 33, of Old Forge, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, March 23. Born in Wilkes Barre on August 18, 1978, he was a son of Patricia Nagle Angerson of Moosic and the late Patrick Peter Angerson. He is also survived by daughters, Juliana and Angelina Angerson and their mother, Melissa Faatz, of

Moosic, and Gabriella Angerson and her mother and Sean’s fiancee, Jennifer Callis of Old Forge; brothers, Eric Angerson of Pittston and Nathan and Miles Angerson, both of Moosic; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 27 at the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Forge.

Rosemarie A. Herbinski March 27, 2012 Rosemarie A. Herbinski, 78, Old Forge, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at Mountain View Care Center. Born in Old Forge, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Angela Cassamassa DiGregorio. Surviving are son, Ernest C., Old Forge; daughter, Lisa Hebel, and husband Glenn, Stewartstown; sisters, Carmella Zielinski and Dorothy Kwiatkowski, both of Old Forge; grandchil-

dren, Haley and Colin Hebel; nieces and nephews. Preceding in death are her husband, Ernest C. Herbinski Sr., in 2008; two brothers, Joseph and Lawrence DiGregorio. The funeral was held Friday in the Louis V. Ciuccio Funeral Home, 145 Moosic Road, Old Forge, followed by a Mass at Prince of Peace Parish-St. Mary’s Church, West Grace and Lawrence Sts., Old Forge.

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Protestant Chaplain at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, for many years. Among his many charges were the Baptist Tabernacle, WilkesBarre, and First Baptist Church, Wilkes-Barre, from which he retired. He was a founding member of the Wyoming Valley Meals on Wheels program and remained active within the organization throughout his life. He was also active with Habitat for Humanity, Planned Parenthood, Interfaith Council and was instrumental in establishing homeless shelters at various churches throughout the area. Reverend Medd was a member of Second Presbyterian Church, Pittston. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, were sons, Donald John and Kenneth Paul Medd; brother, George Elmer

Medd. Surviving are his wife of 68 years, the former Virginia Siegel; son, Steven Keith Medd and wife, Dawn, Philadelphia; granddaughter, Lisa Spilner and husband, Robin; grandsons, Benjamin Medd and wife, Diana and Te Yin Medd; greatgrandson, Henry, who is expected in June. A memorial funeral service was held Wednesday, March 28, 2012 in Second Presbyterian Church, 143 Parsonage Street, Pittston. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to any of the worthy causes Reverend Medd had dedicated himself to throughout his life. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Harold C. Snowdon Home for Funerals, Inc., 420 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704.

Evelyn (Sissy) Polak, 91, of West Pittston, passed away Monday morning, March 26, in the Hospice Community Care Inpatient Unit of Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Born in Pittston, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Blanche Sickler Dymond. She was a graduate of West Pittston High School, class of 1939. For many years, she resided in Harding and West Pittston. Prior to her retirement, she was employed at Lonnie Frocks Garment Factory, formerly of West Pittston. She was a member of the Dymond Hollow United Methodist Church. Preceding her in death were a great-grandson, David, and brother Elwood Dymond. Surviving are her children, Albert Mekeel and his wife, Sherry, Carthage, N.Y.; Rita Milewski,

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Walter J. Deininger Sr., age 73, of Taylor, passed away Saturday evening, March 24, 2012, at home. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Drusbosky Deininger, on January 23, 2008. He is survived by two children, his daughter, Suzi Taylor, and husband William, of Taylor, and Walter Deininger Jr. and wife Shana, of

Lansdale; and four grandchildren, Tyler and Ryan Deininger, and Emily and Will Taylor. Funeral services were scheduled for Wednesday, March 28 from the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Forge, with a Mass of Christian Burial in Divine Mercy Parish, 312 Davis St., Scranton.

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Jude’s Church in Mountain Top. Surviving is a sister, Donna Milunas, Exeter. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, March 29 in St. Jude’s Church. Arrangements went through McCune Funeral Service Inc. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude’s Church Building Fund, Mountain Top.

Theresa and her husband, Frank Spinelli, Ontario, New York; grandchildren, David and Matthew Scherer, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Thursday March 29, 2012 from the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. A Mass of Christian burial followed at the Church of the Holy Redeemer (Corpus Christi Parish) Rt. 92, Harding. Interment was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. The family would like to thank all of Leonard’s caregivers at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Highland Manor Nursing Home and especially to the angels at St. Luke’s Villa Hospice Unit. Many thanks also to all of his friends at the Falls Senior Citizens Center, his neighbors and all of his other friends and family who were so kind and supportive throughout his illness. To send the family expressions of sympathy or an online condolence, please visit www.gubbiottifh.com. Memorial donations may be made at the funeral home in Leonard’s name for a recliner fund for St. Luke’s Villa.

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Michele Milunas, 58, Mountain Top, died Monday, March 26, 2012, in the Hospice Unit of Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of Irene (Machonis) Milunas and the late Dr. Weedie Milunas. A graduate of Crestwood Senior High School, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Wilkes University. She loved animals and was a member of the St.

Leonard Endza, 78, of Harding, a devoted father, poppy, friend and organic gardener, passed away Sunday March 25, 2012 into the arms of his Savior at the Commonwealth Hospice of Wilkes-Barre, St. Luke Villa., surrounded by his loving family. Born in Luzerne, he was the son of the late Michael and Pearl Omillian Endza. Leonard attended Luzerne High School and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a retired coal miner and retired from Pagnotti Enterprises as a heavy-equipment mechanic. Mr. Endza also worked after retirement at Tobin’s greenhouse in Forty Fort and as caretaker of the Tobin farm. He was a member of the United Mine Workers Union and the Polish National Alliance and the Falls Senior Citizens Center. Preceding him in death were his wife, the former Jeanette Ritter, and brothers, Joseph, Steven and Edward Endza, and sisters Catherine Bogdon, Leona Mickelson, Ann Yantachka, and Stella and Josephine Endza. Surviving are his son, Paul Endza, Exeter, and his daughter, Linda Scherer, Exeter, her fiance and special friend of Leonard, John Lizak; sisters Marion Mizenko, Kingston;

West Pittston; Walter Mekeel, West Pittston; grandchildren, Missy Yankovich and her husband, Jimmy; Howard Coolbaugh and his fiancée, JeanAnne; Rachael, Sabrina and Elizabeth Mekeel; Lance Mekeel and his wife, Sarah; Wesley Mekeel; greatgrandchildren, Krista, Howard, Amanda, Haley and Summer; sister; Betty Ide, Exeter; lifelong companion, Joe "Peep" LaFratte, Falls; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 29 in the Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, with the Rev. Jeffrey Klansek, Chaplain of Commonwealth Hospice, officiating. Interment will be in the Fitch Cemetery, Northmoreland. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Community Care, 601 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704.

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Reverend Henry Medd III, age 89, of Jenkins Township, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2012 at the United Methodist Homes Wesley Village Campus, Jenkins Township. Born in Philadelphia, Reverend Medd was the son of the late Henry, Jr. and Grace Ida McAuley Medd. Reverend Medd was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. After the war, he earned his B.A. from Temple University and a Bachelor of Divinity degree from the Crozer Theological Seminary. Reverend Medd returned to Temple University for his Master’s degree and attended the San Francisco Theological Seminary for his Doctor of Divinity degree. Reverend Medd was a former

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PA State Trooper Joshua Miller

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Angela Marfisi and Allen Nagle Jr. Nicole Lapsansky and Thomas Lepore

Plan May wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Decker

United in marriage Cassandra Rhodes and Matthew Decker were united in marriage on July 16, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church, Taylor, by Pastor Susan Hardman-Zimmerman. The bride is the daughter of Jeffrey and DeLane Rhodes of Taylor and the granddaughter of Ed and June Fetchen, Taylor, the late Ruth and Richard Davey, the late James Rhodes and Regina Rhodes, Dunmore. She was given away by her father and chose her sister, Tara Rhodes, as her maid of honor. Holly Decker, sister of the groom was bridesmaid. The groom is the son of Bill and Denise Decker of Duryea and the grandson of the late Edward and Dorothy Piorkowski and Leo and Josephine Decker. He chose his brother, Shawn Decker, as his best man. Adam Rhodes, brother of the bride, was groomsman. Mrs. Decker is a licensed travel agent for Liberty Travel in Dickson City and Mr. Decker is a supervisor/ramp agent for American Eagle/American Airlines at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. Preceding the nuptials, the bride was honored at a bridal shower given by her mother, mother-in-law and attendants. A rehearsal dinner was held at Maty’s Restaurant, Taylor, hosted by the couple’s parents. A wedding reception was held at Colarusso’s LaPalazzo in Moosic. The couple honeymooned in Puerto Rico and now resides in Old Forge.

Nicole Marie Lapsansky and Thomas Patrick Lepore, together with their families, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Miss Lapsansky is the daughter of Elenor Lapsansky, of Inkerman, and Michael Lapsansky, of Falls. She is a 2005 graduate of Pittston Area High School and is employed as a CPA for Liberty Tax Service in West Pittston. Mr. Lepore is the son of Michaelene Thoma, of Plains and Tom Lepore, also of Plains. He is a 2004 graduate of Coughlin High School and is employed as a driver For Parsons Sales, Parsons. The couple will exchange vows on May 26, 2012 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Dallas.

Engaged to wed Angela Joy Marfisi, daughter of Carol Marfisi, former resident of Exeter and granddaughter of the late Phyllis and Frank Marfisi, long-time residents of Luzerne and Lackawanna counties, became engaged to Allen Francis Nagle Jr., son of Allen F. Nagle Sr. of Springfield and Regina Nagle of Glenolden on February 12, 2012. Miss Marfisi is a graduate of Temple University, earning both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Sport and Recreation Administration. She has been employed at Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, as Assistant Director of Campus Recreation since 2008. Mr. Nagle graduated from Interboro High School in Prospect Park and has been a United Parcel Service employee for 22 years. The couple is planning a September 2012 wedding in Newtown and will reside in Prospect Park.

AT T E N D N AT I O N A L H I G H S C H O O L C H E E R L E A D I N G C H A M P I O N S H I P S

PA cheerleaders thank community for support The Pittston Area cheerleaders thank all in the community who continually supported them in their fundraising efforts, which made it possible for them to attend the National High School Cheerleading Championships in Orlando, Florida, for the second consecutive year. “Your generosity has allowed our girls to create lifelong memories of an event attended by only nationally recognized elite cheer-

leading squads. The Patriot Cheerleaders will strive to maintain continued excellence in the future years to come,” said Lori Jugus, president of the PA Cheer Parents’ Association, on behalf of fellow officers Vice President Sharyn Naylor, Treasurer Lynn Hetro, Secretary Barb Anastasi, as well as Coaches Kim Morgan, Tiffany Kuzma and Evelyn Moyer.

The Pittston Area Patriot cheerleaders performing at the 2012 National High School Cheerleading Championships in Orlando, Florida.

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Davis

Note 30th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Davis, Exeter, celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on March 27. They were united in marriage on March 27, 1982 in St. Peters Lutheran Church, Hughestown. Mrs. Davis is the former Barbara Pesotine, daughter of Al and Rose Pesotine, Springbrook, and is employed by Pan Cultural Associates, Inc. Pittston as office manager and project coordinator. Mr. Davis is the son of Lynda Davis, Pittston, and Tom Davis, Alden, and is employed through Pipefitters and Plumbers Local 524. They are the proud parents of three daughters, Nicole, West Pittston; Ashley, Exeter; and Sydney at home. The couple’s marriage has been blessed with two grandchildren, Kyle and Juliana.

Pittston Area Patriot Cheerleaders and coaches, first row kneeling, left to right, Mckenzee Shea, Jessica Baker, Shelby Aruscavage, Kristi Naylor, Stephanie Jugus, Sara Skursky, Kelly Keener, Jessica Welter. Second row: Maria Lussi, Ariel Porzuczek, Nellie Diaz, Becky Hetro, Shelby Shimkoski, Taylor Miller, Miranda Bellas, Ashley Warrick, Lauren Senese. Third row: Shelby Rinaldi, Katrina Lutecki, Julie Kalinas, Sam Hoban, Maria Capitano, Alex Cawley, Coach Kim Morgan, Leanne Para, Kyla Balchune, Allie Anastasi, Coach Evelyn Moyer, Bridget Starinsky, Trina Davila, Kiki Erfman, Katelyn Wolfram. SUBMITTED PHOTOS

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PA High School principal will be ‘locked up’ for good cause In-school suspension to be used to raise money for safe all-night party The Pittston Area Senior Class of 2012 Parents Association is sponsoring a safe all-night party following graduation ceremonies and is seeking donations. Principal John Haas will be locked up in ISS (in school suspension on Wednesday, April 11. For every $100 collected, Haas will spend one half hour in ISS. Anyone wishing to make a donation to this fundraiser can send checks made payable to Pittston Area class of 2012 Parents Association, 491 Broad St., Pittston, PA 18640 Attn: Melanie Yozwiak. For more information, call 262-6714. From left, are Pittston Area seniors Brian Delaney, Katie McGinty, principal John Haas, seniors Gabby Vaxmonsky and Mallory Yozwiak.

PSSA testing concludes in Pittston Area Middle School Middle School

The PSSA Reading and Math Assessments concluded this week. Mr. Bilbow and Mr. Booth thank everyone involved for being so dedicated to the school’s success in these assessment exams. The middle school has routinely been one of the highest scoring middle schools in the area thanks to the efforts of the entire Martin L. Mattei family, Mr. bilbow and Mr. Booth said. Easter break The Pittston Area School District will be closed on Thursday, April 5 through Monday, April 9 in observance of the Easter holiday. Schools will reopen on Tuesday, April 10. Writing Assessments The PSSA Writing Assessments will be administered to all

eighth-grade students Monday, “Clash of Titans.” For more inApril 16 through Wednesday, formation, see Mrs. Martin. April 18. Panoramic picture The eighth-grade panoramic Science Assessments The PSSA Science Assess- picture will be held on Thursday, ments will be administered to all April 12.You can order your piceighth-grade students Monday, ture today at www.panoramaApril 23 through Thursday, April photo.com or by turning your paperwork into the photographer 26. on the day of the picture. Don’t Sixth-grade physicals forget to wear your school colThe district doctor will be at ors, class T-shirts or make it a the school on Wednesday, April dress-up day. 4 to administer physicals to sixth Hampstead Players grade students. Our sixth-grade students were Eighth-grade field trip visited by The Hampstead PlayThe eighth grade field trip to ers on March 23. The Hampthe movie, “Hunger Games” will stead Players is one of the largest be held on Wednesday, April 4. national education touring companies in the country. According Seventh-grade field trip to the group’s website, The Seventh grade reading classes Hampstead Players scripts are are organizing a field trip on Fri- original adaptations based diday, April 13 to Cinemark to see

OFHS seniors Relay for Life planned May 18

rectly on literary classics. Per- wearing shorts on April 1 instead formances last one hour and in- of May 1 this year. clude a question and answer sesWeather drill sion after the performance. The students, faculty and staff have practiced procedure for a Kindergarten Center severe weather drill. Everyone The Easter Bunny will visit the learned how, in the event of seschool on Tuesday, April 3 and vere weather, to go into the hallgive each child a special Easter way, face the wall and crouch pack with a pencil, erasers and down. stickers, sponsored by the PTO. Registration A party will be held on WednesKindergarten registration for day, April 4. Send in a drink for your child. If sending a healthy the 2012-13 school year will be treat or bringing the treat to the Monday, May 21 through Thursschool, mark it with the child’s day May 24. Details will be anname and room number. There nounced. will be no school on Thursday, Parent identification April 5; Friday, April 6; and Parents/guardians must preMonday, April 9. School will resent identification whenever stusume on Tuesday, April 10. dents are released from school and are asked to have this inforDress code revision The school board passed a mo- mation ready when entering the tion to allow students to begin office. Parents are reminded to

review school bus safety rules with their child. All children must remain seated until the bus stops. Healthy snacks Birthday and holiday treats should be healthy and nutritious. A list of ideas for healthier classroom celebrations was sent home. Our food service can provide safe and portion controlled food items for a reasonable cost. Contact Sue Rudalavage, food service director, at 654-7770. Box tops 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 in bundles of 50 before sending them to their child’s teacher.

OLD FORGE SCHOOL DISTRICT

As their senior project, eight Old Forge students are hard at work organizing the first Old Forge Relay For Life set for 4 p.m. to midnight on Friday, May 18 at the Old Forge Veterans Memorial Stadium. Anyone interested in assisting the students is asked to contact Mrs. Krieger at 457-6721, ext. 101. From left, first row, are Melanie Wylam and Mia Baresse. Second row, Brian Tomasseti, Anthony Picolini, Tyler Salerno, Shauna Nunes, David Chromey, Anna Balanovich and Regina Krieger, high school vice principal.

SCHOOL MENUS PITTSTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL Menu for week of April 1 Monday: Meatball and cheese hoagie, mixed vegetables, fruit, low fat milk Tuesday: Roasted pork, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, fruit, low fat milk Wednesday: Cheese steak panini, green beans, fruit, low fat milk Thursday: No school 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: No school Friday: No school Available daily: Plain and specialty pizza, whole grain chicken patty, buffalo chicken hoagie, salads, assorted hoagies and wraps

INTERMEDIATE, PRIMARY, KINDERMenu for week of April 1 GARTEN Monday Monday: Cheeseburger sliders or hot ham and A. Mozzarella breadsticks, marinara sauce cheese, carrots, mixed fruit, low fat milk B. Tyson Hot ‘n Spice Chicken sandwich on bun Tuesday: Sweet hot turkey sandwich with gravy C. Chicken fajita with lettuce, tomato, salsa, or grilled cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy, sour cream peaches, low fat milk D. Rib-a-que, cheeseburger or chicken patty on Wednesday: Meatball platter with bread or macaroni and cheese with bread slice, green bun. Sides: Baked fries, tossed salad/dressing, mixed beans, apple crisp, low fat milk fruit. Thursday: No school Friday: No school Tuesday A. Pierogies, bread Alternates: Turkey wrap, chef salad, Italian B. Pizza bagel hoagie, chicken rings with bread slice C. Philly double cheese steak hoagie D. Rib-a-que, cheeseburger or chicken patty on Breakfast: bun. Monday: Hot pockets Sides: Fresh veggies/ranch dip, tortilla chips/ Tuesday: Pancake sausage wrap Wednesday: Sausage, egg and cheese on bagel salsa, peaches Thursday: No school Wednesday Friday: No school A. Popcorn chicken, bread B. Chicken risotto Available daily: Breakfast pizza, assorted cereC. Nachos grande with beef taco, double cheese, als with buttered toast, juice and low fat milk lettuce tomato, salsa, sour cream D. Rib-a-que, cheeseburger or chicken patty on WYOMING AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT bun. Sides: Mashed potatoes/gravy, sweet peas, WYOMING AREA SECONDARY CEN- pears. TER

Thursday: No school Friday: A. No school ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Monday: Mozzarella breadsticks with marinara sauce or chicken nuggets, bread, tossed salad w/ dressing, mixed fruit cup Alternate – Cheese sandwich, or PBJ or 4 oz. yogurt and animal crackers all with choice of string cheese or sunflower seeds. Breakfast – Waffle w/ syrup, juice milk Tuesday: Cheeseburger on bun or chicken patty, side of pierogies, pickle slices, peaches. Alternate – Cheese sandwich or PBJ or 4 oz. yogurt and animal crackers all with choice of string cheese or sunflower seeds. Breakfast Whole-wheat English muffin w/jelly, fruit juice, milk Wednesday: Baked popcorn chicken, bread, mashed potatoes/gravy, sweet peas, pears. Alternate – Cheese sandwich, or PBJ or 4 oz. yogurt and animal crackers all with choice of string cheese or sunflower seeds. Breakfast – Warm pizza slice, cereal, juice, milk Thursday: No school Friday: No school

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Kaylee Copp

Emily Genevieve Fairchild, daughter of Eric and Sherry Fairchild, West Pittston will celebrate her ninth birthday on April 7. She is the granddaughter of Rick and Debbie Holmes, Harding; Barry and Paula Fairchild, Kempton; and Les and Margo McDonald, Riverside, CA. She is the greatgranddaughter of Betty Holmes, Harding; Betty Fairchild, Mountain Top; the late Richard Holmes, the late Lyle Fairchild, the late Gordon and Leatha Scoble and the late Frank and Genevieve Levenoskie. Emily is involved in Brownies, West Pittston Little League softball and enjoys learning the piano She has a sister, Hannah, who will be 6 years old in June.

Kaylee Ann Copp, daughter of Nathan and Kellie Copp, Hughestown celebrated her 11th birthday on Friday, March 23. Her grandparents are Cindy and Bob Romanski, Jenkins Township and Len Copp, Hughestown. Great-grandparents are Jerry Romanski, Inkerman; Louise Gentile, South Carolina; Clara and Len Copp, Hughestown. Godparents are Kelly Gazey and Jonathan Copp, both of Hughestown. Kaylee is a fifthgrade student at Pittston Area Intermediate Center She has a sister, Sydney, 9 years old.

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Allison and Abigail Clark Allison Stephanie Clark, daughter of Audra Clark, of Hughestown and Brian Clark, of Taylor celebrated her third birthday March 30. Her maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Chester Kaspriski Jr. of Hughestown. Paternal grandparents are Barry Clark and Nancy Clark of Illinois. Allison, left is pictured with her sister, Abigail, who celebrated her fifth birthday in February.

Emily Dessoye Emily Dessoye, daughter of Bill and Kim Dessoye, Pittston, celebrated her seventh birthday on March 29. She is the granddaughter of Anne Thomas, Hanover Twp., and the late Betty and Fran Dessoye, Pittston. Emily has two brothers, Tommy, 9 years old, and Billy, 4 years old.

Happy birthday! Stop by or mail your birthday photo to: The Sunday Dispatch 109 New Street Pittston, PA 18640 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.

Vanessa Maslowski Vanessa Nicole Maslowski, daughter of David and Jennifer Maslowski of Duryea, celebrated her sixth birthday on March 27. She is the granddaughter of Joan Lokuta, of Dupont and the late Fred P. Lokuta and Julie Maslowski, of Nanticoke and the late John J. Maslowski Jr. Vanessa has a brother, Ethan, who is 7 years old.

Evan Mark McCoy, son of Jill and Brian McCoy, of Duryea, will celebrate his fourth birthday on Wednesday, April 4. He is the grandson of Jackie and Guy Fasciana, of West Pittston; Mark McCoy, of Mechanicsburg and Ann and Gordon Webb, of Middletown. He is the greatgrandson of Betty and Ralph Lininger, of Shippensburg. Evan attends Nanny Rose Pre-School and will play T-ball this year for Duryea. He has a brother, Aiden, 7 years old, and a sister Kira, three months old.

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Brooke Elizabeth Turner, daughter of Gerald Jr. and Rebecca Lynn, of Exeter, celebrated her first birthday on March 22. Her maternal grandparents are Jeff Lynn, of Roaring Brook Twp. and Heidi and Bradley Johnson, of Clarks Summit. Paternal grandparents are Debbie Foss of West Pittston and Gerald Sr. and Joellen Turner of Exeter. She is the great-granddaughter of June and Ronald Lynn, of Roaring Brook Twp., Rick and Johanna Turner, of Exeter, and Lou and Helen Strunk, of Glendale. A party was held in Brooke’s honor.

Brooke Elizabeth Neyman, daughter of Sharlene Neyman, Hughestown and Doug Neyman will celebrate her 10th birthday on Monday, April 2. She is the granddaughter of Shirley and the late George Cook, Hughestown. Her godparents are her aunt, Sharon Cook, Gaithersburg, MD and Robert Lettieri, Avoca. Brooke plays soccer for the Pittston Stoners and at the Riverfront Complex and studies tap and jazz at the Moosic Youth Center.

Jameson Sciandra, daughter of Salvatore and Barbara Sciandra, of Laflin, celebrated her fifth birthday on March 26. She is the granddaughter of Elaine Fisher, Pittston and the late James P. Fisher and Sam and Hilda Sciandra, Pittston. Her great-grandmother is Mary Sciandra, Plains. Jameson has a brother, Chase, who is 3 ½ years old.

Robert Semyon Robert James Semyon, son of Brandy Eggert, of Kingston, and Robert Semyon, of Wyoming, celebrated his 10th birthday on March 27. He is the grandson of the late Albert and Shirley Semyon of Wyoming, Ricky Pope of Wyoming, and Henry Eggert of Lake Harmony. He is also the greatgrandson of Betty Knecht of Tobyhanna. Robert has a sister, Reese, who is 3 years old. A party was held in his honor at the Wyoming Valley Airport!

Caden Pawloski Caden J. Pawloski, son of Glenn and Joelle Pawloski, Leesburg, VA is celebrating his 11th birthday on April 2. He is the grandson of Joseph and Dolores Valvonis, Westminster and Florence Pawloski, Mountaintop. He is the great -grandson of Sophie Valvonis, Plains Township.

Red Hat Day Luncheon April 25 at Genetti’s

The eighth Red Hat Day Luncheon, sponsored by Wilkes-Barre Area Queens Council, will be held on April 25 at Genetti’s Hotel and Convention Center in Wilkes-Barre. Red Hat vendors will be available at 10 a.m. with lunch served from noon to 4 p.m. Entertainment, prize and cash drawings will be offered. All Red Hat chapter members are invited along with a female guest. Deadline for reservations is March 31. For more information, contact Loraine Risley, chairperson, at 288-1430 or Cathy Lanyon, reservations, at 310-1263. From left, seated, are Peggy Basta, vice-queen, Red Hot Rollers; Elaine Freitas, vice queen, Pleasant Valley Red Hats; and Betsy Smultz, vice queen, Red Rose of White Haven. Standing, Kathy Roos, vice queen, Ruby Rose Divas; Terry Pogirnicki, vice queen, Frolicking Fedoras; Marilyn Burton, vice queen, Retta Red Hatter; and Cathy Langon, vice queen, Red Hot Divas.

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W YO M I N G A R E A C AT H O L I C S C H O O L

Lenten Liturgy to be celebrated at WAC on Wednesday

Students in Mrs. Toomey's fourth-grade reading class at Wyoming Area Catholic School recently made their own creative costumes, coupled with their imagination and performed their version of the play, 'The King in the Kitchen.' From left, first row, are Ryan Reedy, Annie Bagnall, Cheyenna Hillman,Cassandra Benderavich, Tessa Romani, Samantha Yencha, Jillian Foley,Valentina Caparelli, Camryn Cassetori, Leah Natt and Ethan Cegelka. Second row, Richard Morris, George Chronowski, Jonathan Price, CarlYastremski, Ryan Gardjulis, Walker Cherry, Kyle Potorski, Vanessa Barrett. SUBMITTED PHOTOS

A Lenten Liturgy will be held at 8:15 a.m. on April 4 with Father Paul McDonnell as celebrate. Fourth-grade students will lead prayers. Early dismissal

There will be an 11 a.m. dismissal on April 4. Easter holiday break will continue until April 11 when classes resume. Forensics

The Diocesan Spring Forensic Final for the Holy Cross and Holy Redeemer School System was held on March 20 at St. Paul’s School in Scranton and the varsity and junior varsity teams won in their respective categories. On the varsity level, Juliana Buonsante and Isabella Romani placed first for their dramatic interpretation of “Modern Day Odd Couple” by Laurie Allen. On the junior varsity level, two teams placed in the competition. Joshua Sepcoski, John Morris and Charles Kulick won fourth place for their dramatic interpretation of “Three Guys, Two Tickets” by Kelly Meadows. Danielle Morris and Bianca Mazzarella also placed fourth for their dramatic interpretation of “Chances” by Laurie Allen. Mrs. Josephine Toomey is the coach and moderator for the junior varsity team. Mr. James Renfer is the coach and moderator for the varsity Team. Junior forensics

The first spring meeting of the Junior Forensic Club for students in third and fourth grades will be held from 2:45 to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 2 in the first-grade classroom. The theme will be dramatic presentation. Parents should pick up their children at 3:30 at the side door utilized for grades 4-8 car rider

As part of their life science class, seventh-grade students at Wyoming Area Catholic School in Exeter created models of deoxyribonucleic acid or commonly known as DNA. Working in groups and using their creativity students used a variety of materials to construct their DNA models. Students participating in the project are, from left, first row, Timothy Murphy, Cody LaSota, Zach Pattreson, Marc Phillips. Second row, Amy Santayana, Nadine Green, Nicole Cirelli, Marissa, Moran, Brenna Satkowski, Matthew Loeffler, Ryan Potorski, Justin Bella. Third row, Maddie Pavlico, Rachael Cochran, Madelyn Ross, Sarah Satkowski, Vanessa Musto, Molly Holmes, Allison Burge, Audrey Oakschunas, Emily Jobson. Fourth row, Mary Ann Paddock-Kaminski, science teacher, Yevgen Fedyeyev, Nikita Paylychev, James Kosik and Nikita Anistratmko. Absent from photo, Sarah Cragle and Francis Wright

dismissal. Practices will be held from 2:45 to 4 p.m. on the following days: Friday, April 13; Wednesday, April 18; Tuesday, April 24; Tuesday, May 1; Tuesday, May 8; and Monday, May 14. Mrs. Ulichney and Mrs. Ungureit are the moderators.

M O N T G O M E R Y AV E N U E S C H O O L

PTO to meet Monday; Easter egg hunt Tuesday The Montgomery Avenue Elementary School PTO of the Wyoming Area School District will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 2, in the school cafeteria. Volunteers are needed for the Easter Egg Hunt and Fun Day. Easter Egg Hunt

The Montgomery Avenue PTO will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt for students in grades K-5 on Tuesday, April 3 on the school’s playground.

Kindergarten registration

Kindergarten registration for the 2012-2013 school year will be held from 9 to 11 am. and from 1 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17. Children must be 5 years old by August 31, 2012 to enter kindergarten. Parents will need to provide a birth certificate, immunization records, proof of residence which includes a current utility bill or rent receipt. Driver’s licenses are not acceptable. Children registering at this time will be administered a hearing, readiness and vision screening at the school.

The junior varsity forensics team at Wyoming Area Catholic School participated in the Regional Forensic Competition of the Holy Redeemer System recently. From left, first row, are Molly Poray, honorable mention; Elizabeth Kravitz, honorable mention; Danielle Morris, fifth place; Bianca Mazzarella, fifth place. Second row, Charles Kulick, fifth place; Joshua Sepcoski, fifth place; John Morris, fifh place; Mrs. Josephine Toomey, moderator for the junior varsity team.

Earth Day Poster Contest listed The Lower Lackawanna Valley Sanitary Authority is sponsoring its third annual Earth Day Poster Contest in April to honor Earth Day, April 22. Old Forge, Riverside and Pittston Area School Districts, Holy Rosary School and Du-

ryea have agreed to participate this year. The students in grades one through four will draw a poster representing Earth Day. A representative from LLVSA will judge the contest and savings bonds are awarded to winners.

Each grade at each school will have a first place, second place and third place winner. Judging will take place during the two weeks before April 22. For the past two years, students have won almost $30,000 in savings bonds.

Business office hours for the authority are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Offices closed on weekends and will be closed on Good Friday, April 6. For more information, call the office at 655-1665.

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Feast of St. Joseph celebrated at Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary

Bishop Bambera at the consecration of the Mass, flanked by main concelebrants, from left, Fr. Philip Massetti, OSJ, provincial superior and Fr. Paul McDonnell, OSJ, seminary rector.

The Feast of Saint Joseph was celebrated on March 19 at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary Chapel, Laflin. The Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton, served as the principal celebrant and homilist for the evening celebration. More than 40 priests among the Oblate Order and diocesan clergy concelebrated with the bishop. Participating in the Feast Day Mass was the Pittston Council #948 of the Knights of Columbus and the members of St. Joseph Marello Parish Choir, Pittston, who provided the liturgical music. A standing room only crowd was on hand at the solemn Mass honoring the Patron Saint of the Universal Church. Bishop Bambera in his sermon made reference to the dedicated service the Oblate Fathers have given to the Greater Pittston Bishop Bambera greets Malcolm DeLuca, of Dupont, at the chaparea for over 80 years. el doors.

A crowd of priests and faithful fill the seminary chapel honoring St. Joseph on his Feast Day. SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Bishop Bambera delivers his homily to the faithful in attendance.

Father Phil and Father Paul exit the chapel at the conclusion of the solemn Mass.

Bishop Bambera incenses the statue of St. Joseph which in the Oblates Chapel.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

LCCC ‘Run for a Purpose’ April 14 in Nanticoke The Luzerne County Community College Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science Department will hold a Run for a Purpose 5K Run/Fun Walk at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 14, at the college’s campus in Nanticoke. Registration fee is $15 per person. Participants can register in advance or on the day of the race. Race day registration begins at 8 a.m. at the college’s gymnasium. Proceeds benefit local relief efforts. Awards will be given to the first overall male and female in the 5K Run. Awards also will be given to the top three finishers in the following age groups for both males and females in the 5K Run: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and over. A t-shirt will be given to the first 100 registered participants. For more information, or to register in advance, contact Miranda Costa, race director, at LCCC at 740-0237.

Planning Run for a Purpose First at Luzerne County Community College are, from left, first row, Danny Fuentes, Hazleton; Anass Mahmoud, Plains; Melicia Vukovich, Miners Mills; Alyxzandria Canfield, New Albany; Michelle Mayerski, Swoyersville; Tyler Morgan, Dallas; and Caleb Bellas, Dupont. Second row, Ron Strothers, Wilkes-Barre, gymnasium attendant, LCCC; Miranda Costa, Drums, fitness center attendant, LCCC; Hattie Mendez, Kingston; Jared Kline, Benton; Alia Goodrich, Plymouth; Mariah Curtis, Dupont; Joe O'Brien, Pittston; and Jackie Rice,Vestal, NY. Third row, Ed Gurtis, Kingston, chair and associate professor, health and physical education, LCCC; Luke Shillington, Shickshinny; Derek Reisinger, Swoyersville; Anthony Minier, Berwick; John Albanese, Nanticoke; Joe Katona, Hazleton; and Eoin Ellis, Harveys Lake.

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*Price of vehicle plus tax and tags. Prices include all applicable rebates. * Price also includes Trade-In Bonus Cash (see dealer for qualification). *† Price includes AARP incentive (See dealer for details); SILVERADO - Lease for $299 per month plus tax & tags, 39 month lease, 10K miles per year; $853.41 due at leasing signing. Lease payment includes GM competitive lease incentive (must currently lease a 1999 or newer non-GM vehicle to qualify, GM competitive lease can be transferred in same household; Low APR in lieu of rebates; †CRUZE- $149 per month plus tax, 24 month lease, 12K miles per year, Total due at signing $2418.38=includes tax, tags and 1st payment; †MALIBU- $169 per month plus tax, 24 month lease, 12K miles per year, Total due at signing=$2198.83. Includes tax, tags and 1st payment; †EQUINOX- $219 per month plus tax, 24 month lease, 12K miles per year, Total due at signing=$2354. Includes tax, tags and 1st payment; Lease Specials are to well qualified buyers (S-Tier 800+) Artwork for illustration only. Must take delivery by April 30, 2012. Not responsible for typographical errors.

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533

Immediate Year Round Opportunity

OFFICE ASSISTANT/ CLERK– PART TIME Landmark Commu-

nity Bank seeks part time year round Office Assistant/ Clerk in its Credit Card Department. Approximately 2028 scheduled hours per week. Filing, copying, data entry and customer service experience required. Please email resume to: mlewis@lcbbank. com, fax to: 570 891-0001, or mail to 2 South Main Street, Pittston PA 18640 Attn: M Lewis. EOE

SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012 PAGE 10 Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

MARINE MECHANIC Full Time/Part Time Local Marine deal-

ership looking for qualified marine techs. Experience in outboard motors, rigging, electrical, carburetor & trailer work. Stern drive experience. Hourly rate from $12-$20 per hour depending on experience. Send resume to: PO Box 3531 Scranton Post Office Scranton, PA 18504

NOW HIRING!

PART TIME MEDICAL BILLING Experienced med-

ical biller needed for a busy chiropractic office. Hours 9am to 2pm, Monday - Friday. Duties include payment posting, daily balancing, accounts receivable and sending out paper and electronic bills. EHR, Physician Credentialing and Transcription experience a plus. Must have strong computer skills. Please send resumes to TCC22@epix.net or mail to: TUROSKY CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 420 MAIN STREET EDWARDSVILLE, PA 18704

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COMMUNITY OFFICE MANAGER First Keystone Community Bank is recruiting a manager to direct and organize the sales and service functions of their Kingston Office located at 299 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing customer relationships and providing customers with direct service relating to all bank products in order to meet growth, sales, and profit objectives. Previous experience in related bank operations and/or management positions required. Must be self-motivated and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. We offer a competitive compensation rate and an excellent benefit package. Please send resume and cover letter with salary requirements or submit application to: First Keystone Community Bank Human Resource Department 111 West Front Street, Berwick, PA 18603 EO/AA Employer

527 Food Services/ Hospitality

COOKS

HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP is currently hiring 2 cooks. Apply in person Monday-Friday 9am -4pm at Highland Manor, 750 Schooley Ave Exeter, PA

FOX HILL COUNTRY CLUB

Seeking Experienced Sautee Chef & Servers Part-Time Positions Apply in Person Tunkhannock Ave. Exeter

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

LAWN DOCTOR

Fertilizer Technician

Full time position applying fertilizer and weed control, licensed applicator for categories 6 and or 7 preferred but not required. Must be able to work out side and have a valid and clean drivers license. Pay rate based on experience. Send resume to group805@lawn doctor.com

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COCCIA

FORD LINCOLN Has immediate openings for

Class A, B, C Technicians Ford Certificated Diesel Technician Parts Counter Personnel

We are expending our facility & need experienced applicants.

542

Logistics/ Transportation

TRUCK DRIVER

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: •Must have valid CDL license •Drives tractor with capacity of more than 3 tons to transport and deliver cargo •Maintains contact with base to receive dispatch instructions •Maintains truck log according to state and federal regulations •Keeps record of products transported and obtains customer signature or collects payment for goods delivered and delivery charges •Secures cargo for transport and operates equipment on vehicle to load, unload, or disperse cargo •Loads and unloads truck manually •Cleans vehicle •Reports any problems or repairs that need to be addressed COMPETITIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE

All qualified individuals are asked to forward their resumes to: Medico Industries, Inc., Attn: Human Resources 1500 Highway 315 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. EOE.

548 Medical/Health

Excellent pay and benefits are offered. Please apply to:

Rudy Podest Parts & Service Director Coccia Ford Lincoln 570-823-8888 rpodest@ cocciacars.com All Applicants are Confidential

542

Logistics/ Transportation

CDL CLASS A TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED

Local trucking company looking for motivated class A CDL drivers to join our team. Van and Flatbed work available. Lease to own options. Call 877-295-0849, ext 304 or 301 for more info.

COURIER Mountain Top, PA

company seeks a part/full time courier to perform pickups of samples for a specified schedule and route in the tristate area. Candidates must have previous driving route experience and a valid/clean drivers license and record. No CDL required. Please fax letter of interest to 1-800-265-9794.

DRIVERS

Due to our continued growth, Bolus Freight Systems is expanding its fleet of company drivers. Company drivers will enjoy dedicated runs or regional runs. You can be home every night or every weekend, the choice is yours. You can earn in excess of $1400 per week, and you will be driving a new or late model truck. Part time and weekend work also available. This is a career opportunity for dependable drivers to work for an industry leader and one of the highest paying companies in the business. We offer a performance bonus, paid vacations and holidays, medical and life insurance as well as 401K. For more information call: 1-800-444-1497 ext 721 or hit ‘0’ and ask for Carl or Joe D. Drivers: DayCab Work. Dedicated! Regional Work. Guaranteed minimum + opportunity to earn more! CDL-A. recruiting@ westmotor 800456-7885 x 3289

554

* OPTICAL *

Full or Part Time MACHINE OPERATOR Benefits for full time. Send resume or apply in person, Monday-Friday 8:30a - 6pm, Saturday 9a-1:30pm to: Luzerne Optical 180 N. WilkesBarre Blvd. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

566

Sales/Retail/ Business Development

COCCIA FORD

LINCOLN

Due to a recent expansion, one of the area’s largest & fastest growing Dealerships is now seeking

SALES PEOPLE AUTOMOTIVE SALES EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Excellent pay and benefits including 401k plan. Apply to:

Greg Martin 577 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18702 570-823-8888 email:

grmartin@ cocciacars.com MD Office seeking

LPN/RN for part time work,

16-20 per week. OB experience preferred but not required. Email resume to: ccharney@epix.net

MEDICAL BILLER

For Urology Office. Send resume to Audra Yanchuck 1155 Route 315 Wilkes-Barre, 18702

PITTSTON HEAVENLY MANOR

Needs experienced Med Techs and Aides. Apply 9am-2pm. 51 Main Street, Pittston.

573

Warehouse

Warehouse Supervisor

Processing of used clothes. Loading and unloading trucks, painting & maintenance. Full time, dayshift. Some evening and weekend. USAGAIN 486 SOUTH EMPIRE ST. WILKES-BARRE, PA TEL. 570-270-2670

600 FINANCIAL 610

Business Opportunities

FIRE YOUR BOSS!!!!

Part time

Radiology Technician X-ray tech with C-

arm experience is needed 1 day a week in our Edwardsville location. Responsibilities include assisting the clinician while operating the C-arm during pain management procedures, ordering stock and monitoring supply level. Prior pain management experience a plus. Please send resumes to TCC22@epix.net or mail to ACTIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT 420 Main Street Edwardsville, PA 18704

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Part/Full Time

EMT’s, Paramedics, Van Drivers, Dispatchers

Needed for a rapidly growing ambulance/transport company. Competitive salary and benefits available. Apply in person: Trans-Med Ambulance 14 Marion St, Luzerne, PA 18709 Or Apply online: TransMedNepa.com

726

Production/ Operations

“WORK FOR YOURSELF” INVEST IN YOURSELF WITH JAN – PRO

*Guaranteed Clients * Steady Income *Insurance & Bonding * Training & Ongoing Support * Low Start Up Costs *Veterans Financing Program * Accounts available through 0ut Wilkes-Barre & Scranton

570-824-5774

Janpro.com

NEPA FLORAL & GIFT SHOP Including delivery van, coolers, all inventory, displays, computer system, customer list, website and much more. Turn key operation in prime retail location. Serious inquiries please call 570-592-3327

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TURN KEY OPERATIONat Located Wyoming Valley Mall must sell. $125,000 negotiable. Ask for Rob 570-693-3323

700 MERCHANDISE 706

BUNNY Granny dressed on a rocker 14” h $8. ANGELS dressed, on a bench 13” h $10. BUNNIES Porcelain, dressed on white wicker bench 16” each $15 BASKET wicker, standing with silk florals for spring, fall & winter $15 BUNNIES Avon, porcelain faces & floppy bodies, 4 adult & 2 children on double wooden bench. $85. 570-287-4994 COOKBOOKS 3 boxes 25-30 books. $20 per box. 570-287-1436

708

Drivers CDL-A: Local Hazleton dedicated route! Home every night! Great Pay, Benefits! Estenson Logistics Apply: www.goelc.com 1-866-336-9642

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Transport Assistant Route driving.

Full time, dayshift. Some evening and weekend. Excellent driving record and computer skills. USAGAIN 486 SOUTH EMPIRE ST. WILKES-BARRE, PA TEL. 570-270-2670

RNS AND LPNS

needed for private duty case in the Dallas area for 3-11 and 11-7 shifts. Call Jessica at 451-3050 for immediate interview.

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Antiques & Collectibles

ANTIQUES 3 piece Mahogany stack bookcase with drawer, 6ft x 20” hand carved Hitler made of pine, Dersuhrer carved on bottom signed by carver Gallagher. Needs some repair. Tiffany style lamps with stained glass shades, caramel in color. 1912 Gustave Stickley rocking chair with new rush seat, tag on bottom. Jewelry armoire, (4) 1912 chairs, original paint with newly rushed seats. 12 OldPA metal hunting licenses, 1927 & up. Two Oak bow china closets, one very ornate. Lots of smalls. 134 Route 11 Larksville, PA 570-283-3987 570-328-3428

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710

Appliances

GENE’S RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES 60 Day Warranty Monday-Friday 8:00PM-5:00PM Saturday 8:00AM-11:00AM Gateway Shopping Center Kingston, PA

(570) 819-1966

STOVE - MAYTAG 30” white,

electric, coil top, 2 years old, like new $250. obo. DISHWASHER 24” white, 2 years old $150. obo. RANGE HOOD Braun, white $50. obo. 570-574-3899

712

Baby Items

CRIB BED SETS (2). 1 set has nautical pattern for boy, other set has zoo pattern for girl or boy. Each set includes comforter, bed skirt, bumper, valances, diaper bag & mobile. Each set is 570-762-6322 SWING Graco, with music & comfy cove seat. $35 740-1392

716

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Arts/Crafts/ Hobbies

Building Materials

BATHROOM matching sink set Gerber white porcelain with mirror & medicine cabinet $80. 570-331-8183

726

Clothing

CHILDREN’S CLOTHING: Boys - Newborn to 7, Girls Newborn to 7-8. Very good condition, call for details 570-466-6499

COAT

KENNETH COLE Beige, size 6, hardly worn. $75. 570-855-5385 DANCE SHOES Zumba, size 9, black with pink trim, assorted laces, good condition $30. 570-288-1281

Clothing

PROM GOWNS for sale. White size 7-8, Royal blue size 5-6, Olive green size 56, Teal size 7-8, turquoise size 4, hot pink size 4, royal blue size 6. Petite length for person around 5’2. Brand name gowns. $700. 570-430-0175

732

Exercise Equipment

EXERCISE BIKE adjustable seat & resistance, excellent condition $20. 570-825-9744 WEIDDER 2 person exercise, must disassemble. $125 TREADMILL spacesaver, $50. 570-825-0283

738

Floor Care Equipment

FLOOR STEAMER Euroflex, sanitizer, new in box $55 570-740-1392

744

Furniture & Accessories

BEDROOM SET 3 piece queen size bed complete. Good condition. Asking $500 obo. Call 570-654-2111 BEDROOM SUITE. Beautiful 3 piece birch queen size. Unusual modern design boasts headboard with two large cabinets, integrated night stands with pull out shelves, large mirror & large 8 drawer dresser with mirror. A must see at $700. 570-814-4835 CHAISE LOUNGE CHAIR, oatmeal micro, suede, excellent condition. $325. 570.240.3552 COUCH/LOVESEAT Burgundy velvet, like new. $250 CHAIR green velvet, $50. 822-5460 DINING ROOM SET by Thomasville. 6 chairs, table, 2 leafs, custom table pad. Good condition asking $850. 570-592-8218 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER light oak with leaded glass door on left with 4 shelves. 55”w x 48” h. Drawer on bottom. Excellent condition. $200. 570-283-0416

FURNISH FOR LESS

* NELSON * * FURNITURE * * WAREHOUSE * Recliners from $299 Lift Chairs from $699 New and Used Living Room Dinettes, Bedroom 210 Division St Kingston Call 570-288-3607 HUTCH solid oak, Mission style, lighted, glass doors & shelves. Excellent condition. $350 obo. 570-902-9274 KITCHEN SET table, 4 chairs, good condition $50. 570-821-5916 PATIO FURNITURE Wood, great condition. 60” round table & bench $30. 2 arm chair with cushions $12. 1 side table $5. chaise lounge with cushion $15. Matching umbrella with stand $15. call after 6 pm. 570-474-5905 RECLINER burgundy leather $5. 570-287-2517 ROCKER, wood/tapestry, $75. RECLINER, Burgundy velour cloth, $125. SOFA, chair, ottoman, 3 tables, great for den. Wood and cloth, all in excellent condition. $450. Call after 6 PM 570-675-5046 ROOM DIVIDERS, rattan (2) exc cond. $100. each. Oak cabinet for kitchen or bathroom $35. Duraflame heater fireplace type with remote $90. Rug 6x8 approximate $20. End table (2) oak $50. pair. Pittsburgh Penguin stain glass table lamp $60. 570-288-4451 SOFA 3 piece sectional, light burgundy with a pattern. $75. 570-287-5045 TABLE light oak, plus 6 cushioned chairs. Made in America, excellent condition $850 SOFA Broyhill, floral, new condition. no stains/odors. $175 570-740-1392 TABLE. Kitchen and 4 chairs, serving cabinet. Table 48x12, leaf. Medium oak, excellent condition. $225 570-696-4494

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TODDLER BED: Girls white metal $35. Boys red “Cars” toddler bed $35. Thomas the tank table trains tracks & accessories. $125. All excellent condition. 570-417-2555

746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets

PITTSTON

758 Miscellaneous

815

750

Jewelry

JACK IS PAYING TOP DOLLAR !!!!! for gold and silver, diamonds, platinum, watches. Also buying scrap jewelry. Cash on the spot!!!!! We make house calls. 328-3428, 855-7197 or visit us 134 Route 11 Larksville, Pa

754

Machinery & Equipment

WHEELS Toyota Scion 16” steel 5 lug 4 total, brand new. $100. 570-287-1642

762

Musical Instruments

PIANO Roland, black, excellent condition, plays violin, xylophone, organ, etc. $500. 570-262-0979 PIANO Wurlitzer 42” console, French Provincial style, beautiful brown cherry finish, excellent condition, $350. 570-574-3750 PIANO, upright with bench in excellent condition, $600. 570.240.3552

766

Office Equipment

COMPUTER DESK Oak. $50 OBO 570-825-0283

CANNON Uni-Troll Downriggers (2) &nbsp; like new condition, used 2 seasons & nbsp; 8 lb balls included. No bases $275. 570-262-0716

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756

COMPUTER DESK with 3 drawers. Free. 696-4159

Medical Equipment

LIFT CHAIR Golden electric in forest green, very good condition $95. ADULT DIAPERS 6 packs, 3 large & 3 medium. $5 each or $20 for all. 570-287-1436

776 Sporting Goods GOLF CLUBS 1 set of ben Hogan golf irons, graphite shaft. BH model. Very good shape $50. 570-655-3512

784

Tools

Pride Mobility

Recliner / Lift Chair. Excellent condition. $400 firm. Call 570-696-2208 between 9am-8pm WHEELCHAIR & thick cushion $30. 570-287-1436

758 Miscellaneous AQUARIUM 90 gallon beautiful wood canopy & base, all glass, black frame. It is pre-drilled with the MegaFlow™ Overflow System. to connect to your wet dry filter. Also a 125 gallon All-Glass Aquarium brand in a black frame. The approximate size of the aquarium is 72” W x 18” D x 22” H. $350. Make an offer for either or both aquariums. Dallas. (W) 570-200-1340 (H) 570-675-5292 COLORING BOOKS. Large 17” x 22”. “The Triumph of Christ”, 26 for $3.25 each, or $50 or best offer for all. 570-693-1918 DINNERWARE service for 6, white & yellow with floral design. $20. SPOONS collector, 18 different ones, must take all. $35. 570-696-1927 DISHES: Phaltzcraft Yorktown pattern Service for 16 plus creamer & sugar, butter dish, salt & pepper. May be split. $60. for all. Call 570-868-3866 DOG KENNEL 8 x 12. Also canopy roof. Must be disassembled. $250. 570-735-8521. FLOOR LAMP For seasonal affected disorder. Use to supplement light during dark winter hours. Used 2 hours. Like new. Originally $129, sell for $30. Call after 6pm. 474-5905. FOOD SLICER New Heavy Duty 10” Commercial Restaurant/Home 240W /110V electric meat deli food slicer $250. 562-1801 GARAGE SALE LEFTOVERS Clothes, boat, motors, appliances. Call 570-606-8438 or 570-793-4351 GAS TANKS LP propane 100 lbs full and spAce heaters $450. neg. 570-301-3801

570-301-3602

PAINT SPRAYER with gun extension, 2 extension ladders, drop cloths, 4’ ladder, lights, extension pole & more. Call for price 570-262-0708 PIPE. All size pipe and straight taps. Also drill bits. $1-$10 570-735-5290 SCAFFOLD. Rolling, folding. 8’ High 6’ long, 2’ wide. Excellent condition. $400 570-735-5290 TILLER Craftsman 5 H.P Front Tine. $150 570-735-5274

786 Toys & Games KID TRAX Girls, for 18+ months, 6 volt power system, Battery charger included. Brand new box, never opened. $80 570-328-4927

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise Carol is paying

TOP DOLLAR

For your gold and silver, gold and silver coins, rings, bracelets, scrap jewelry Guaranteed highest prices paid. Also Makes Housecalls 570-855-7197

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ROLLATOR Brand new seat with storage, hand brakes, never used. $75 570-824-5595

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Pet Supplies

DOG IGLOO dog house for larger size dog in good condition $20. 735 6638 DOG KENNEL 10’lx6’wx6’h $175. neg. 570-301-3801 PET RAMP Indoor light weight, sturdy foam ramp, 2 multipositional sections, non slip surface, holds over 250lb. Great for arthritic pets. Paid $150. Asking $65. 570-578-0759

BULLDOZERS BACKHOES

Highest Prices Paid!! FREE PICKUP

288-8995

800 PETS & ANIMALS 815

Dogs

ROTTWEILER

YELLOW LABRADOR PUPPIES Adorable black &

yellow puppies ready to go on 03/31. Raised with kids and other pets. 8 weeks old. 570-351-4469 or 570-903-5032

$159,900 Good visibility commercial location. Room for up to 3 businesses! Also has 2 apartments., off-street parking for 8 w/ possibility. of much more in rear. Great for Beauty/Nail Salon, Fitness Studio, Shop, and Garage type businesses. Call CHRISTINE KUTZ for more information. 570-332-8232

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

Land for sale? Place an ad and SELL 570-829-7130 JENKINS TWP.

900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 906 Homes for Sale Having trouble paying your mortgage? Falling behind on your payments? You may get mail from people who promise to forestall your foreclosure for a fee in advance. Report them to the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency. Call 1-877FTC-HELP or click on ftc.gov. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC.

AVOCA

Renovated 3 bedroom, 2 story on corner lot. New roof & windows. New kitchen, carpeting & paint. Hardwood floors, gas fireplace & garage. All appliances included. A MUST SEE. $119,000. 570-457-1538 Leave Message

BACK MOUNTAIN Centermorland

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1 TO 4

EQUIPMENT

1 year old. AKC Registered. $500. Call 570-704-8134

KITCHEN FOR SALE 10’ x 10’. Oak cabinets, island, countertops, all appliances, and hutch. $2,000 for all, OBO. Will separate. 570-868-8374

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906 Homes for Sale DURYEA

TANNING BED Full size, like new, excellent condition $800. 332-4869

264 South Main St. (corner of Main & Swallow Streets across from Turkey Hill) Saturday March 31 and Sunday April 1 10am-4:pm

Dogs

SEATS Set of tan leather 3rd row, for 2003 Escalade. Like New. Asking $600. Call 570-592-8218

Highland Hills 8 Patrick Road Magnificent custom built tudor home with quality throughout. Spacious 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 story living room with fireplace and library loft. Dining room, family room and 3 season sunroom which overlooks professionally landscaped grounds with gazebo and tennis/basketball court. Lower level includes recreation room, exercise room and 3/4 bath. Enjoy this serene acre in a beautiful setting in Highland Hills Development. Too many amenities to mention. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-723 $399,900 Call Terry 570-885-3041 Angie 570-885-4896

LAFLIN

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

529 SR 292 E Directions: from Centermoreland 3 miles west on 292. From Rte 29 3 miles east on 292 Watch For Signs For sale by owner Move-in ready. Well maintained. 3 - 4 bedrooms. 1 ¾ bath. Appliances included. 2.87 acres with mountain view. For more info & photos go to: ForSaleByOwner.com Search homes in Tunkhannock. $275,000. Negotiable For appointment, call: 570-310-1552

Birchwood hills, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 story family room with fireplace, finished basement, built in pool, $399,900 (570)824-2471

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NEW 2012 FORD ESCAPE XLS FWD NEW 2012 FORD ESCAPE XLT FWD Automatic, 16” Steel Wheels, PL, PW, Keyless Entry with Remote, Safety Canopy, Side Air Bags, Air

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*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 4/2/12.

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, XLT, Safety Canopy, CD, Side Impact Safety Pkg., Pwr. Seat, Auto., PDL, PW, Air, Fog Lamps, Privacy Glass, Roof Rack, Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg., 16” Alum. Wheels, Sirius Satellite Radio, Keyless Entry,

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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 APRIL 2, 2012.

SUNDAY DISPATCH 906 Homes for Sale

PITTSTON

175 Oak Street NEW FURNANCE 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1st floor laundry room, 3 season porch, fenced yard and off street parking. MLS#12-721 $89,000 Call Patti 570-328-1752 Liberty Realty & Appraisal Services LLC SWOYERSVILLE

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

TAYLOR

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BEAR CREEK Available April 1

New 3 room apartment. All utilities included except electric. No smoking & no pets. $650 + security and references. Furnished or unfurnished. Call 570-954-1200

DURYEA

2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, stove, refrigerator, washer /dryer hookup, sewer/water included, electric heat. Convenient location. No pets $525/ month + security. Tenant screening required. 570-362-2766

EXETER First floor,

1 bedroom. Freshly painted, washer/dryer hook-up. $425/ month + utilities. Security required. NO PETS. 570-477-6018 leave message.

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Logistics/ Transportation

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Logistics/ Transportation

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Logistics/ Transportation

Hiring Experienced Forklift Operators $12.25 hourly, after completion of 90 day probation period. ***STRAIGHT DAY SHIFT OR NIGHT SHIFT (12 hour shifts ave. 42 hours per week) ***75 cent night shift pay differential offered. ***Pay increase based on skill development. Take charge...LEARN AND EARN!

XLC Services, LLC (Logistics) is seeking experienced Forklift Operators - MUST HAVE 1 YEAR FULL TIME EXPERIENCE - with great employment history to work at their Mehoopany, PA location. The following skills are necessary for these positions. • High School Diploma/GED • Computer Skills • Valid Driver’s License • Criminal Background Check • Pass Pre-Employment Drug Screen & Physical All full-time positions come with the following beneﬁts: medical, 8 paid holidays, 401k after 1 year, and paid vacation. Pay increases based on skill development.

EVERY THURSDAY IN APRIL (except for April 12) from Noon-4pm at the Tunkhannock Public Library

566 Sales/Business Development

NANTICOKE

1st floor. 1 bedroom. ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED! Off street parking. Fresh paint. NO PETS $525 + security 570-477-6018 leave message

NANTICOKE

Spacious 1 bedroom 1st floor. New carpeting, gas range and fridge included. Garage parking, no dogs. References and security required. $450/mo. Water, sewer, garbage fee incl. Tenant pays gas and electric 570-696-3596

NANTICOKE bedroom, 2nd

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2 floor, washer/dryer hook up. Includes heat, water & trash. Absolutely no pets. Security deposit required. $550/mos Call (570) 592-1393

566 Sales/Business Development

30+ DAY

Rentals

Available 30, 60 +/- days. Redone efficiency, 1 bedrooms, some with gas fireplaces, with appliances, laundry. Managed Services! $500 + utilities and up! MUST PROVIDE: EMPLOYMENT/ APPLICATION VERIFICATION/ NO PETS OR SMOKING. 2 YEAR LEASES.

BEING REMODELED

NORTH WILKES-BARRE FIRST FLOOR EFFICIENCY / 1 BEDROOM, BRAND NEW FLOORING, CARPETING, MODERN/APPLIANCES, ELECTRIC/GAS FIREPLACE. APPLICATION/EMPLO YMENT VERIFICATION “being considered” NO PETS/SMOKING 2 YEARS @ $500+ UTILITIES. MANAGED!

288-1422

Featured on WNEP’s Home & Backyard. Move right into this 3 bedroom, 2 bath immaculate home with custom maple eat in kitchen, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, Jacuzzi tub, 2 fireplaces, abundance of storage leading outside to a private sanctuary with deck/pergola & Koi pond. Off street parking. MUST SEE. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-733 $189,900 Call Keri 570-885-5082

WYOMING

DOUBLE BLOCK

Easily converts to single home. New roof, electric, windows & 2 car garage. Remodeled. 66 x 100 feet, fenced lot, $140,000. 570-693-2408

909

Income & Commercial Properties

NANTICOKE

4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 unit apartment buildings. Fully occupied. City license and occupancy permits issued. Very well maintained. Some have new windows, roofs, coinop washer/dryer. 570-736-3125

915 Manufactured Homes

EAST MOUNTAIN RIDGE (Formerly Pocono

Park) and San Souci Park. Like new, several to choose from, Financing &Warranty, MobileOneSales.net Call (570)250-2890

HUNLOCK CREEK

Very nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath double wide in quiet country setting. $20,000. Financing available Call 717-439-7716

JENKINS TWP. OUIET COVE

TRAILER PARK Double wide 24’ x 40’, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, off-street parking, $26,000 Call 570-655-6740

HARDING Renovated 1st floor,

2 bedroom apartment. New carpeting and paint. Fridge & stove. Water Included. $600 + security & utilities. Call 570-240-6620 or 570-388-6503

EXETER

288-1422

KINGSTON

2nd Floor. 2 bedrooms, renovated bathroom, balcony off newly renovated kitchen with refrigerator & stove, Pergo floors, central air, newly painted, offstreet parking, no pets. $600 per month plus utilities, & 1 month security deposit. 570-239-1010

KINGSTON E. W alnut St.

Located in quiet neighborhood. Kitchen, living room, dining room, sun room, bathroom. 2 large and 1 small bedroom, lots of closets, built in linen, built in hutch, hardwood floors, fireplace, storage room, yard. New washer/ dryer, stove & fridge. Heat and hot water included. 1 year lease + security. $950 570-406-1411

KINGSTON

E.Light, WALNUT ST. bright, 1st

floor, 2 bedrooms, elevator, carpeted, security system. Garage. Extra storage & cable TV included. Laundry facilities. Air Conditioned. Fine neighborhood. Convenient to bus & stores. No pets. References. Security. Lease. No smokers please. $765 + utilities. Call. 570-287-0900

LARKSVILLE

2 bedroom, 1 bath. $725. Double security. Brand New Hardwood & Tile Floors, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer Hook-Up. Must see to appreciate. BOVO Rentals Quality Affordable Housing

IMMEDIATELY Cute and clean 2 bedroom, off street parking, w/d hookup, eat in kitchen. Immaculate. $435 + utilities. 1 mo. security. NO DOGS 845-386-1011

Apartments/ Unfurnished

Part Time and Full Time on First & Second Shift (Sunday-Thursday) We are seeking energetic individuals with distribution experience and a great work ethic for 1ST/2ND shift. We offer benefits and a competitive starting wage with potential for rapid increase based on performance. Interested individuals should apply in person at:

2 bedrooms. All appliances included. All utilities paid; electricity by tenant. Everything brand new. Off street parking. $700 + security & references. Call 570-969-9268

PITTSTON

2 or 3 bedroom, 1st floor, full kitchen. Heat included, no pets. $650 + 1 month security. Call 570-451-1038

Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. 100 Slocum Ave., Exeter, PA 18643 570-655-4514 Fax: (570) 655-8115 E.O.E. M/F/D/V

548 Medical/Health

Admissions/Wound Nurse Administrative Position Full-time Salaried Position (80 hours bi-weekly) Long term care and wound experience preferred Our benefits include paid vacation, holiday, personal days, up to $1500/year college tuition reimbursement, health insurance, life insurance, long-term disability and pension plan.

Apply on line at: https:// home.eease.com/recruit/?id=487211

PITTSTON

Completely remodeled, modern 1 bedroom apt. Lots of closet space, with new tile floor & carpets. Includes stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer hook up. Oil heat, nice yard & neighborhood. No pets. $575/month includes water & sewer. 570-479-6722

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PITTSTON

Email – hr@meadowsnrc.com Or Apply in person @ Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 4 East Center Hill Road Dallas PA 18612 e.o.e.

566 Sales/Business Development

Modern 1st floor, 2 bedroom apartment. Kitchen with all appliances, new deck. Gas Heat. No smoking, no pets. $500 + utilities & security. Call 570-714-9234

566 Sales/Business Development

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You’ll learn hands-on from seasoned professionals, in the classroom and the field. And you’ll get the support you need to prepare for required licensing exams. All while receiving a generous compensation and benefits package. After your training period, you’ll have a world of opportunities – including the chance to lead your own practice. Want to make an exciting career change? If you have a strong interest in financial sales, email your resume or call me today. Lisa Hummel Agency Recruiter 32 Scranton Office Park Scranton, PA 18507 Phone 570-340-7052 Fax 570-340-7063 www.applicationstation.com Code: PRUDWB_2R Lisa.Hummel@Prudential.com

PARSONS SECTION 46 Govier St. 2nd floor, 2 bedroom, W/D hookup, fridge & stove. Off street parking water included. freshly painted $525/mo + utilities, lease & security No pets. 570-328-1875

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LARKSVILLE AVAILABLE

1 BEDROOM. $450. Newly remodeled, off street parking. 570-602-0758

Rentals

SHIPPING/RECEIVING DEPARTMENT

KINGSTON

570-328-9984

Apartments/ Unfurnished

America Realty

2 bedroom. Newly renovated. Oak floors. Gas stove. Refrigerator. Washer/dryer hookup. Bath with shower. 3 paddle fans. $575 plus gas, electric & water. No Pets. References required. Call 570-407-3991

VISIT US

941

PITTSTON

Sell your own home! Place an ad HERE 570-829-7130

566 Sales/Business Development

Apartments/ Unfurnished

MOUNTAIN TOP

Centrally located 1st floor, 1 bedroom apartment. Basement washer / dryer hookup. Kitchen includes fridge, range and microwave. Offstreet parking, back yard. No pets. $500 + security & utilities. 570-474-0388 570-417-8751

NANTICOKE

Interested Applicants can Apply Online at www.XLCServices.com. Interviews scheduled Monday thru Friday. Call 800-472-1013 or walk-ins welcome at Job Fairs.

566 Sales/Business Development

941

1st floor 1 bedroom apartment with detached garage in a great location. Hardwood floors. Appliances included. Shared washer / dryer. Large yard. Landlord pays heat, water, WVSA & Garbage. Tenants responsible for electric, cable & phone. $800 + security & references. 570-371-3271

FORTY FORT

Coming Attractions America Realty

Apartments/ Unfurnished

The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, New Jersey and its afﬁliates are Equal Opportunity/Afﬁrmative Action Employers and are committed to diversity in its workforce. Prudential is an employer that participates in E-Verify. Prudential, the Prudential logo and the Rock symbol are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities.

0204417-00001-00 Ed. 7/2011

The Dispatch LOCAL PROS CHIMNEY/CONSTRUCTION

HEALTH/BEAUTY

HAIR AT HOME

CHIMNEY REPAIR AND REBUILDING

If you are someone who is not able to get to a Salon to have your hair cut, colored, or permed. Call 570-655-8639

Stucco, parging, foundations, sidewalks, driveways, cellars, hauling, g, All Concrete Work Insured. Licensed.

I RETURN ALL CALLS! 570-457-5849

Shirley Berti Hair Designs

HEATING

CONSTRUCTION

CHRIS LATONA General Contractor

Ceramic Tile Work - Kitchens - Bathrooms - Garages - Replacement Windows - New Homes - Additions - Doors Complete Remodeling FREE Estimates - Insured

457-8145 or 655-0777

Quality Works at Aﬀordable Prices PA008322

JOHN PREGMON CONSTRUCTION Complete Home Remodeling, Kitchens, Baths, Drywall, Windows, Siding & Roofs.

570-457-0087

ATTENTION FLOOD VICTIMS Call Northeast Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning For all your needs. Licensed / Insured

570-499-3225

Exterior Home Improvements By

NORTHEAST WINDOW, INC. Locally Owned & Operated Since 1987

• Windows • Siding • Enclosures • Fiberglass Doors

• Storm Doors • Vinyl Railings • Rooﬁng • And More

FREE ESTIMATES

570.654.4220 www.northeastwindow.com PA018418

MARTIRANO OUTDOOR SERVICES

CALL 570-335-4755

J. CAWLEY MOVING, LLC JASON CAWLEY, PITTSTON

Local & long distance moves. Residential, Offices & Institutional moves. (570) 299-7852 jcawleymoving@yahoo.com

INCOME TAX & ACCOUNTING SERVICES PICK UP DELIVERY AVAILABLE 18 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Bruce Moluski 570-457-1840 TRAVEL

HOME IMPROVEMENT

LANDSCAPING

NEED A DUMPSTER?

MOVING

TAX SERVICES

PA# HIC EA 18685

DUMPSTER

TTo o Place Place Y our A d Your Ad CCall a ll 1 -800-273-7130 1-800-273-7130

Lawn Care, Clean Ups, Hedge Trimming and Removal, Retaining Walls, Gravel, Stone, Soil, Mulch, Planting Curb Stone, New Lawns, Seeding, Pressure Washing, Drainage, Grading, Plus Much More!

Call 570-766-1785 P.A. Landscaping & Lawn Services, Inc. Serving NEPA for 24 Years Complete Landscaping Design & Lawn Maintenance Free Estimates/Fully Insured 570-287-4780

BROADWAY SHOW BUS TRIPS

JERSEY BOYS Wed. April 11th $150 (Front Mezz) WICKED Wed. May 2nd $169 (Orchestra) LION KING Wed. June 13th $175 (Orchestra)

CALL ROSEANN @ 655-4247 Overnight Junket to Atlantic City’s Taj Mahal!

Tuesday, April 10 & 11

Complementary room, transportation & baggage handling. Food, Beverages & Snacks served on bus. $25 per person.

Al Lispi: 570-814-3137 or 570-823-9578

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SCRANTON Green Ridge Area

Modern, nice, clean. Fresh paint, new carpet. 3 bedrooms (1 small) living room, kitchen, bath, & laundry room. $575, includes sewer. No pets. 570-344-3608 or 973-541-0686

950

Half Doubles

KINGSTON

Sprague Ave. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1st floor duplex, New w/w carpeting & hardwood floors. Convenient to Wyoming Ave. Washer/dryer hookup, basement storage. Reduced! $540/month + utilities, security, lease & NO PETS. 570-793-6294

PLAINS

SHAVERTOWN

2nd floor, 1 bedroom, 1.5 baths, refrigerator, stove & microwave. washer/dryer, off-street parking, no pets, $750/month, utilities and wi-fi included. No smoking. Available May 1st. 570-905-6865

WEST WYOMING

425 West 8th Street New 1st floor 2 bedroom with off street parking, washer/ dryer hook up, stove included. No pets. $550/mo + security. Sewer & garbage included, other utilities by tenant. 570-760-0458

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

WILKES-BARRE

953 Houses for Rent

Mayflower Crossing Apartments 570.822.3968 2, 3 & 4 Bedrooms

DUPONT 7 room house with 3

- Light & bright open floor plans - All major appliances included - Pets welcome* - Close to everything - 24 hour emergency maintenance - Short term leases available

Call TODAY For AVAILABILITY!! www.mayflower crossing.com Certain Restrictions Apply*

bedrooms, 1 full tile bath. Large kitchen with beautiful oak cabinets. Brand new stove, carpeting, flooring, draperies & windows. Washer/dryer hook up on 1st floor. Single car detached garage. Large yard. Gas heat. Pets OK, no smoking. $900/ month, + utilities & security. Close to airport, I81 & casino. 570-762-8265

HARVEYS LAKE

2 small bedrooms, all appliances, security & 1st. Available 4/1. NO PETS. 570-762-6792

NANTICOKE Desirable

Lexington Village Nanticoke, PA Many ranch style homes. 2 bedrooms $900 + electric only

SQUARE FOOT RE MANAGEMENT 866-873-0478

WYOMING AVAILABLE MAY 1

2nd floor. Bright & cheery. One bedroom. Single occupancy. Quiet building & neighborhood. Includes stove, refrigerator, heat, water, sewer & trash. No smoking. No pets. Security, references & credit check. $595/month Call (570) 609-5133

944

Commercial Properties

PITTSTON

5,000 sq. ft. No loading dock. Off street parking. $550 mo. + utilities 570-540-0746

947

Garages

COMMERCIAL GARAGE SPACE

Kingston. 1,250 sf. Excellent for mechanic or shipping & receiving. Separate over head and entrance doors. Gas Heat. Easy Access. $450 + security & references. 570-706-5628

950

Half Doubles

KINGSTON 25 1/2 Penn St.

1/2 Double, 2 bedroom. Newly remodeled. Gas Heat. Washer & dryer hookup, yard, parking. Section 8 Not Approved. No pets. $550 + utilities. 570-714-1530

KINGSTON

Beautiful half double in great neighborhood. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, newly remodeled. W/D hookup, new kitchen with stove, dishwasher, microwave and fridge included. Hardwood floors and new carpet. Detached garage and gas heat. $750/mo + utilities and security deposit. Call Scott 714-2431 - Ext 137 KINGSTON

PRISTINE & SPACIOUS

3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, brand new w/w carpeting thruout, full eat-in kitchen, Private yard with rear deck, attic & basement storage. Close to Jr. High. $700 mo + utilities, security, lease. No pets. 570-793-6294

SUNDAY DISPATCH

PITTSTON

Newly remodeled single family Ranch home. Excellent condition with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Hardwood floors, granite counter tops, central air, garage, driveway, full basement. No pets or smoking. Garbage & maintenance included. Utilities not included. $1200/mo. Contact Pat 570-237-0425 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

WILKES-BARRE ELEGANT

VICTORIAN 5 bedroom. 1.5 baths. www.aptilike.com Ad #547

959 Mobile Homes

MOUNTAINTOP

DOUBLE WIDE IN PARK 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, washer/dryer hookup, pets negotiable. $650 + $260 lot rent/month, plus utilities & security. Credit & background check. 570-406-7318

962

Rooms

NEEDED: Strong Female willing to care for disabled woman in exchange for Room / Board and $200 monthly spending money. Call 570-822-2051

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Building & Remodeling

1st. Quality Construction Co.

Roofing, siding, gutters, insulation, decks, additions, windows, doors, masonry & concrete. Insured & Bonded.

Senior Citizens Discount! State Lic. # PA057320

570-606-8438 1039

Chimney Service

1093

Excavating

WYOMING VALLEY PROPERTY MGT. Mini-Excavating /Hauling Stone, mulch, topsoil, etc. Lawn care. Reasonable rates. 570-466-4176

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