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Help for my unbelief Today’s Jesus, the Easter Jesus, is the one I want to believe in. He’s the Jesus of triumph, the Jesus of everlasting life.

But it’s the Garden at Gethsemane Jesus that I most identify with. He’s the Jesus of fear, the Jesus of doubt.

My faith, I must confess, is rife with doubt. The Garden at Gethsemane Jesus understands this.

It’s my faith, let me emphasize, that’s weak, not my love of Christ. That’s stronger than ever.

Jesus is the best friend I’ve ever had and I’ll take up a cross for him any day. I’m just not completely positive it leads to resurrection.

I discuss this with Jesus all the time, and I do talk to Him all the time, first thing in the morning, for certain, and always last thing at night.

And most definitely if I should awake from my sleep during the night. That’s when I have my best conversations

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with Him, even though they often begin with, “Jesus, I’m not so sure you exist, but …”

Then I become the Biblical father of the sick child who tells Jesus, “Yes I believe; help my unbelief.”

That’s me – one big contradiction.

If I were Jesus I think I might be mad at me by now. Eddie, I might say, how many times do I have to reassure you? But I’m not Jesus. Good. Jesus, one would think, has the patience of a saint.

And a sense of humor, I hope.

My head is filled with teachings of Jesus: want to be first, be willing to be last; want to find yourself, lose yourself; love your God with your whole heart and mind and your neighbor as yourself; be careful where you store up your riches, for that is where your heart will be. Those I adhere to without much trouble. But the one that trips me up is: “Do not put the Lord, thy God, to the test.”

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I truly don’t want to do that, but I can’t help myself.

My tests aren’t that difficult, mind you, no need to keep parting the Red Sea. And I’d never even hint at anything as obvious as a winning lottery ticket, too much self in that.

No, just a little sign is all I request of my God, an occasional something to make me take notice. I let the details up to Him. And I’ve discovered He’s quite creative.

At the risk of sounding silly, I’m going to share a story of such a sign.

One of my duties at the Dispatch is to edit the column “Peeking into the Past” and then place it into a template on page 17. I do that every single week. You don’t have to be a graphic designer to appreciate that having it fit exactly into the template is quite impossible.

Judy Minsavage, who writes the column, produces in the vicinity of 1400 words every time. But because words vary in size, usually the column is as

much as an inch short or an inch long, sometimes more. It’s my job to make it fit, which could mean cutting out words, even whole paragraphs, one week, or adding a few sentences the next. It’s not hard, but it must be taken care of.

Well, a year or so ago, I was in the midst of a more devastating than usual collapse in faith. When that happens, I just continue to do my daily chores until the gloom passes. I really don’t have much of a choice.

Heavy-hearted, I sat alone one night at the Dispatch going about my business. I was in the middle of heaving yet another sigh as I let go of the mouse and watched Judy’s “Peeking” column flow onto the computer screen … and fit absolutely perfectly. Right to the pica, as old school printers might say.

Trust me, this borders on the miraculous. It certainly had never happened before.

I looked Heavenward and felt chills creep up my arms. “This is You, isn’t it?” I said, and I

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knew it was.

That shut me up for a good while.

Spin the calendar ahead to about a month ago, however, and yet again there I was wide awake in the middle of the night talking to a Jesus I’m sure wasn’t listening and yet again begging for help with my unbelief. “Remember that night with Judy’s column?” I asked.

“Well, I’m sorry but I need those little reminders every now and then. They keep me going.”

The very next evening I was alone at the Dispatch editing Peeking into the Past. Need I say more?

Right to the pica.

I gasped and this time I could even feel the chills in the few hairs I have left on my head.

My eyes filled up and I must admit my joy was tempered by a genuine sense of fear. At the same time I felt incredibly small yet somehow eternal.

I considered falling to my knees and, looking back, I wish I had. I owe you one, Jesus.

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Local Catholic radio station on-air fund raiser this week

By Jack Smiles

Associate Editor

Father Leo McKernan is wellknown as the pastor of St. Monica’s Church of the Wyomings, the new parish created by the merger of St. Joseph’s and Our Lady of Sorrows parishes.

But he’s got another gig a lot of folks may not know about – he’s the host of his own radio show.

Father McKernan hosts his show “Reflections with Father Leo” four times a week on JMJ Catholic Radio on WQOR 750 AM. And here’s another thing not widely known – JMJ has been located in Pittston at the St. Joseph Oblates Seminary on Rt. 315 for three years.

Ed Niewinski and his wife Carol manage the 1600-watt station, a 501c3 non-profit organization that depends on listener donations and underwriters Bonner Chevrolet and Saporito Law Offices for operating capital.

For Holy Week this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday the station will conduct an on-air fund raiser in conjunction with National Catholic Radio’s Radiothon. During local breaks JMJ Radio will accept donation

pledges on air.

Ed explained how the station’s studio wound up in Oblates building. He and his wife were volunteers and on the advisory board for the owner of several Catholic radio stations, one of which was in Scranton. Four years ago that owner called Ed and said donations were down to the point where he couldn’t keep the Scranton station going and he wanted to sell it.

Ed understood the owner’s position. “I said ‘that’s fine, I hope you sell it to someone who will keep it Catholic.’ He couldn’t guarantee that. So my wife and I went to Landmark Bank and secured a loan with our personal guarantee and bought the station.” The sale included the FCC license, the studio equipment, a satellite dish and the transmitter on Olyphant Mountain from where the station’s signal can reach Luzerne, Lackawanna and Monroe Counties and the Southern Tier of New York.

At the time the station was renting studio space in Scranton.

Three years ago in March of 2008 the station moved the studio to a free space at the Oblates Seminary offered by Fr. Paul McDonnell, O.S.J. the Oblates

Seminary Rector. How did that happen? “I went to him on my hands and knees and asked,” Ed said with a laugh.

Volunteers moved the studio into the Oblates and set up the satellite dish outside to receive National Catholic Radio feeds which provide 60 percent of the programming for the station which broadcasts from sunrise to sunset seven days a week.

The other 40 percent is produced locally, including Father McKernan’s show and shows hosted by Jerry Gilmartin, Ann Marie Yeager, Carol Margetts and Arlene McCabe.

Go to www.jmj750.com for a programing schedule.

Ed said based on calls to the station housewives and over-theroad truckers and salesmen comprise a lot of the station’s audience, though Catholics of all stripes do tune in.

Ed and Carol emphasize that the station has no paid staff and is operated entirely by volunteers and is dependent on donations to survive.

Tune in, again that’s 750 AM on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday to learn more about Catholic radio and how to donate to keep the station going.

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JMJ radio station volunteers and staff, front row, from left, Ann Marie Yeager, Carol Margetts, Arlene McCabe, Jackie Galvin, Ed Niewinski, Carol Ann Niewinski, Phillip Galasso. Second row, Father Leo McKernan, Carol Skalski, Mary Ann Magda, Father Michael Salvagna C.P., James Galvin, Mark Gill, Dr. Richrad Loomis, Karen Comisky, Father Alvardo Deo Live OSJ, Father Daniel Schwebbs OSJ, Father Paul McDonnell, OSJ, Jerome Gilmartin.

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Maxwell Marcus founded the Exeter Historical Society Maxwell Marcus, 64, has lived most of life in Exeter, where he graduated from Exeter High School in 1964. He graduated from King’s in ’68 with degrees in Political Science and History then was drafted and served in the Army for three years, including a year in Vietnam.

After the Army he got a master’s degree from Villanova in Public Administration and then worked for the IRS for 20 years in out of the area before coming back to Exeter.

What was it like growing up in Exeter?

It was a typical small town, where every neighborhood had its own teams and you had your own buddies. Every street was different. I was on Lincoln and we were friends with kids from Penn Avenue and maybe as far down as Orchard Street. Then from Orchard down to Schooley that was another group and then Sullivan Park. First Ward was another group. It was fine growing up here.

They had the Liberty Theater in Exeter. I think it closed in ‘64, after that we would walk to Wyoming to go to the movies or walk or get a ride to Pittston. My father had an insurance business in Pittston. To us Pittston was like New York City.

People talk about Pittston, but Exeter had its own downtown?

Oh yeah. They had the theater, they had supermarkets, they had dry goods stores. There was a baby store. A lot of them were Jewish merchants. Abe Kaufman had a feed store. Sam Stern had a furniture store. Mark’s had a supermarket. My grandfather had Montrose Beef. They got people from all over. Then there were others who weren’t Jewish.

Charlie’s ice cream store. Tony Workomski had an Army Navy store next to Zavada’s pool room.

There were a lot of pool rooms.

And, of course, a bar on every corner.

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even more. That was another dividing point. Now there are probably about 1800, so it’s hard to keep the synagogues going.

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Were there a lot of Jewish people in the area?

We went to the Exeter Synagogue. It was where Sickler’s

Given that, why did you come back?

My mother was elderly and living alone and I wanted to come back. I was in collection with the IRS, which was no fun.

(Laughs). It’s hard to be hardnosed. You’re torn between what you think is right and what they [the IRS] want. They want something and they have to have it.

Vietnam?

I was drafted. I was in the Army three years. For one year I was stationed at Qui Nhon, a port where deep draft ships came in.

It was a support command. I wasn’t in infantry, but we pulled guard duty. It was a long year.

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has a parking lot now. My father was the secretary. My uncles were the presidents. They still have a cemetery in West Pittston and I’m the vice-president. Exeter even had a Jewish burgess, Max Gross in the 1890s.

There was a synagogue in Pittston. We’d go over there sometimes.

The Exeter synagogue lasted from probably 1906 to 1975.

What happened to the local Jewish population?

The same thing that happened with any ethnic group. There were a lot of Jewish merchants, Jewish family businesses. World War II was a big dividing point.

After the war some people held on to the businesses and the children went into it, but a lot of them didn’t. The second and third generations became professional people. They went to college. They had to leave for opportunities. They didn’t want to come home to run a fruit store or market. The same happened to the Irish, Italians, Protestants.

Look what’s happening to St. Cecilia’s, St. John’s, the Polish church on Schooley Street.

They’re all hurting for number, money. I’m sick about St. Mary’s Assumption school closing.

Okay, money rules everything,

give it its due, but I think we lose something every time something like that happens.

In Greater Wyoming Valley there were say, four or 5,000 10 years ago Jews before the flood

You helped start the Exeter Historical Society. Why? I was one of the founders with Kate Gibbons. We founded it because every time the Battle of Wyoming came up people would say it was in Wyoming. I did an informal survey and ask where

the Battle of Wyoming was and people would say right where the Monument is.

Very, very few people knew it was in Exeter. I got to be friendly with Steve Killian of the Historical Society. He led a walking tour that started on Fourth Street at the Avenue in Wyoming and went up to Valley Street in Exeter. At Fourth Street he said look down the street and see if you can see Susquehanna Ave. and you can’t. Exeter is a lot narrower that Wyoming from Susquehanna to the Avenue. It’s something you know, but never really think about.

The British funneled the colonists into that narrow area. It was a sucker move. Fort Wintermute was on the corner of Valley and Susquehanna. So the colonists saw smoke and flames coming from there and the colonists thought, oh, they’re fleeing now, but they weren’t. The British did this to lure them and they walked right into the trap.

Valley Street was where the main line of battle was. It was all farmland or woods then.

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When the city’s redevelopment authority acquired the former Wayne’s World building at 30 South Main Street an awning was part of the deal.

As the authority’s plan for reconstructing the façade of the building does not include the awning, the city offered it to Mark Williamson and Ryan Ksiezopolski, proprietors of Yore Antiques two doors north at 25 South Main on the corner of Charles Street.

The business partners happily accepted the offer and asked the authority to store the awning in a space which is part of their property behind Yore Antiques until they could renovate it and mount it out front.

A few days later when they arrived at their business to start their work day, the 23-foot long, 150-pound, reinforced aluminum frame awning was gone.

Williamson and Ksiezopolski estimated, based on replacement value, the awning was worth $8,000 to $10,000.

After spending the morning calling metal recyclers from Hanover to Carbondale in an effort

Ryan Ksiezopolski points out the awning that went missing last month.

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to determine if someone had stolen it to sell as scrap they filed a police report.

An investigation quickly determined the awning had been

removed by city public works workers by order of Councilman Danny Argo.

A few days after the awning went missing, Williamson and

Ksiezopolski addressed Argo at the City Council. They said Argo initially denied involvement, but eventually admitted ordering the DPW workers to remove the

awning as a favor to the proprietor of Jackett’s Central Lunch who said the awning was limiting her use of the back of the restaurant making deliveries difficult.

Williamson and Ksiezopolski accused Argo of acting unilaterally and irresponsibly and demanded an apology.

Officials apologized on behalf of the city, but Argo would not.

“It was a misunderstanding,” Argo said. “I went into the Central one morning and they were telling me somebody put an awning out back that blocked her kitchen. They were complaining about deliveries. I had no idea it was their property (Williamson and Ksiezopolski) so I had them (DPW) get it out of there. It was innocent. Nothing happened. It wasn’t damaged and it was put back. It was a misunderstanding and any rational person could see that. They are making a big deal out of it for political reasons.”

As to his refusal to apologize, Argo said, “We they got up to speak at the meeting they said they had been watching me pick my nose. Somebody like that doesn’t deserve acknowledgment.”

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West Wyoming gets Governor’s Award Through state’s Early Intervention program, borough avoided bankruptcy West Wyoming Borough received a Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence in the category of “responding to adversity” for taking initiatives to reverse a deteriorating financial situation.

Through Pennsylvania’s Early Intervention program, and with assistance from the Pennsylvania Economy League, West Wyoming Borough officials reviewed every facet of their government and made difficult decisions to strengthen financial management and administrative practices.

By implementing best management practices, the borough was able to stabilize its finances in less than a year and finished last year in the black for the first time in five years.

One and a half years ago, West Wyoming Borough was on the brink of bankruptcy and contemplating filing for an Act 47 distressed municipality status. The borough was more than $900,000 in debt with mounting unpaid bills and vendors threatening to terminate services.

On the advice of State Representative Phyllis Mundy, the borough entered the State’s Early Intervention Program looking to achieve four basic objectives: expenditure reduction; revenue enhancement; adoption of best management practices to achieve operating efficiencies; and pursuit of intergovernmental cost sharing strategies.

Guided through the program by the Pennsylvania Economy League, council members reviewed every facet of their government and made changes to establish best management practices for the borough. The changes instituted by borough council led to a dramatic recovery.

Gerald Cross and Joe Boyle of the Pennsylvania Economy League worked closely with West Wyoming Council members through the Early Intervention Program. “With the conclusion of the Early Intervention report and the Borough’s giant steps toward fiscal responsibility, fiscal integrity, and sustainability, I can honestly say that the leadership of West Wyoming Council saved the Borough gov-

Rep. Phyllis Mundy congratulates West Wyoming Borough for receiving the Governor's Award for Local Government Excellence for taking initiatives to pull itself out of near financial ruin. Pictured are Council Member Geno Leoni; Council member Gil Atherholt; Council Chairperson Eileen Cipriani; Rep. Mundy; Council Vice Chairman Gary Stavish; Council Member Daniel Grescavage; and Council Member Daniel Gadomski. Absent are Council Member Len Tarreto and Mayor Joseph Herbert.

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ernment and allowed it to maintain local services without destroying the faith of local citizens and elected leaders,” Cross said.

Council members re-bid contracts to achieve a significant savings, cut wasteful spending and required employees to contribute to their pension and

health care costs. These measures resulted in a substantial savings to taxpayers. In addition the council took aggressive measures to collect the nearly $200,000 in delinquent sewer bills. The council also took steps to fund its pensions in order to remove them from the distress status list.

In order to establish best management practices the council instituted more oversight by adding an independent treasurer and pay roll manager and adding a new financial software package to increase transparency as well as regulation. Additionally, to further increase transparency, the council established a website

and posts all financial reports as well as minutes, newsletters and ordinances. “Establishing best management practices and transparency have been two main goals of this council,” said Council Chairperson Eileen Cipriani.

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Mayor says he wants to work to improve city’s neighborhoods City Council on Wednesday night unanimously approved the hiring of Diamond and Associates of Philadelphia, a real estate development adviser in affordable housing and revitalization, to assist the city in developing a targeted housing plan for a fee not to exceed $2,500.

Mayor Jason Klush said that while much has been done downtown, it was one of his goals to also work to improve the individual neighborhoods.

It is hoped the development of a housing plan help obtain funding just as past downtown plans

have assisted in getting funding for the downtown.

In line with the actions of the Luzerne County district attorney in seeking a permanent injunction to stop the sale of “bath salts” in the county, the council passed a resolution supporting the temporary injunction and the DA’s efforts to obtain a permanent injunction.

Also, council passed a resolution hiring Richard Goldberg from Hourigan, Kluger and Quinn to represent the city in upcoming labor negotiations with the police union.

Council also appointed John McGuire as a trainee for the fire department and named Dion

Fernandes to a six-month probationary period as the part-time property maintenance inspector.

City Administrator Joseph Moskovitz said the position will involve the criminal enforcement of existing city ordinances and regulations as they relate to building codes. The appointment was not without controversy.

Councilman Danny Argo said he was concerned because, even though the position was advertised, there apparently was no previous vote to authorize the advertising for the position.

He also had concerns because he had no opportunity to be involved in interviews or other hir-

ing activity and because Fernandes was also hired as a parttime police officer.

The final vote was 4-1, with Argo opposed.

Council approved an addendum to the professional agreement for the city’s engineering firm, Reilly Associates, for an additional payment of $96,900.

Moskovitz said the additional payment would come from contingency funds in the current sewer project to cover delays in the project that necessitated changes and additional inspection work.

Council was told paving of some of the affected roads might start in a few weeks.

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Charles A. Adonizio III, president of the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce, announced that Michael T. Vough, Esq. will act as the General Chairperson of the 91st Anniversary Dinner Meeting. The affair will be held on Wednesday, May 11, at St. Anthony Parish Center, Exeter with cocktail hour and open bar at 5:30 p.m. and cabaret style event at 6:15 p.m.

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Since 1992, Vough worked as an Assistant District Attorney for Luzerne County. He has prepared, evaluated and prosecuted all criminal cases from commission of the crime through sentencing. He has represented the Commonwealth in all areas of

The city passed the final reading of the storm water ordinance that all municipalities in the county must adopt to comply with a new state law, and an ordinance to restrict truck traffic on New Street.

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O’Donovan presents research at national conference Michael O’Donovan of Pittston was one of 33 students from Susquehanna University who recently presented research at the 25th annual National Conference on Undergraduate Research at Ithaca College O’Donovan’s research was titled, “Variation in Female Sexual Advertisements with Age and Social Experience in the Wolf Spider Pardosa Milvina.” He worked with Susquehanna faculty member Matt Persons, professor of biology.

Established in 1987, the conference is dedicated to promoting undergraduate research and scholarship done in partnership with faculty or other mentors.

Students experience firsthand the processes of scholarly exploration and discovery that characterize academic life.

Besides sponsoring the annual conference, which attracts more than 2,000 participants, the NCUR maintains a national network of faculty, students and administrators and assists in the planning and evaluation of undergraduate research programs.

O’Donovan, a senior majoring in biology, is a 2007 graduate of Pittston High School and the daughter of Michael and Karen O’Donovan.

Dr. Kathio meets with Pakistan Diplomat

Strengthening the relationship and livestock trade with America, Dr. Inayat H. Kathio met with top Pakistan Diplomat and U.S. Senator on Foreign Relations.

From left are U.S. Senator Robert Casey, Dr. I.H. Kathio and Pakistan’s Ambassador, His Excellency Husain Haqqani.

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Happy BirthdayHappy birthday wishes go to Mike English Sr. of Pittston Township who will celebrate on April 25.

Phil Campenni of West Pittston will celebrate on April 27.

Amy Lynn Soska of Hughestown will celebrate on April 28.

Brooke Gorey of Hughestown will celebrate on April 28.

Bob Ryzner Sr., of Duryea will celebrate his day on April 28.

Sal Infantino of Suscon will celebrate on April 30.

Anniversary WishesHappy 40th anniversary to George and Ann Teresa Engleman of Pittston April 24 Wayne and Maryanne Quick of Hughestown will celebrate on April 28.

Wayne and Linda Azaravich of Pittston will celebrate on April 30.

Steven Wasko

Steven Wasko of Jenkins Twp. will be graduating cum laude from East Stroudsburg University on May 7. He will be receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. Steve has done his student teaching at

Pleasant Valley School District and is presently student teaching at Pocono Mountain School District. Steve is the son of Gene and Chris Wasko.

Free ConcertCantores Christi Regis, the choral group of King’s College, will perform a program of classical, contemporary, sacred and secular choral music during their annual Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30, in the J. Carroll McCormick Campus Ministry Center, located on Jackson Street.

For more information, visit “Experiencing the Arts Calendar” at www.kings.edu or contact Rob Yenkowski at (570) 2086044.

The Easter Egg Chick and The Easter Bunny Did you ever notice how deco-

rative an egg looks after it is dyed?

Did you ever discover an Easter chick so beautifully yellow and wide?

How about on an Easter Day so sunny, discovering a floppy-eared Easter bunny?

Materialized symbols these all are, of a Blessed holiday season which is enjoyed from afar!

We hunt for the Easter eggs as children, We take home a delicious or a pastel-colored prize, Yes, how unique it would be to see a beautiful fluffy chickadee hatch right before our very eyes.

The Easter bunny delivers to children the beautiful Easter eggs.

Now we as adults realize, that when we

were all children, we did nothing but fantasize We have been blessed, from the start of Lent until now, with the ultimate imagination our minds do allow.

Because, just as the bear will beg for the lick of some honey.

So lives on our child-like friendship with the "Easter egg, the chick and the Easter bunny!"

Michael J. English Our Easter Wish For You I remember times of Easter past, Following past seasons of Lent Which are times of fast!

I remember the family seated around the table, Keeping our prayers and Our alms givings stable!

My mother would dress us so nicely, We would dress in our Sunday best, Then, we would go to church, And Jesus would take care of the rest.

Yes, I remember since I was a little boy How Easter brought the family Times of togetherness and joy!

My parents would hide our Easter baskets, They would fill them with presents and candy, Yes our Easter morning was definitely dandy!

The day before Easter my sister and I Would color our Easter eggs Until the day passed us by.

My grandma would help us.

She would do her best, And with the other eggs, well, again, Jesus took care of the rest.

My mother’s Easter pizza of ham and cheese is Also another of my mom’s ways to please!

Yes, praying, going in your Sunday best, Coloring eggs, hiding Easter baskets, Family joy true and true, Is my family’s Easter wish of the English’s, "Our Easter Wish for You" Michael J. English

First of new style signs installed

By Jack Smiles

The city’s plan for sprucing up the look of the South Main business corridor includes new signage. The city has money for small façade grants and is partnering with businesses to create a more uniform signage look.

In the past when new businesses opened in the city, the proprietors often just changed the panels on existing signs which creates a hodgepodge look. In many cases the hardware mounting the signs, much of it decades old, is rusted and unsightly.

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This week the first example of the vintage, village-style, engraved wood signage the city wants to encourage went up at Yore Antiques at 25 South Main Street.

Yore Antiques is just down the street from Palazzo’s Restaurant which installed a vintage-look Radio City-style lighted sign a couple of weeks ago.

Attorney Rose Randazzo who acts as the city’s pro bono downtown manager said the sign at Yore Antiques is just the beginning. “Several more are in the works,” she said.

Mark Williamson, the proprietor of Yore Antiques with business partner Ryan Ksiezopolski, said the city is doing a good job encouraging activity on Main Street.

Through the façade grant the city provided a portion of the cost of the new sign. “It’s a good partnership,” Williamson said.

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had $168,000 in unpaid bills and $32 in its general fund checking account, but that has all changed.

“Through strict financial policies and requiring all departments to stay within their budget, our financial situation has improved dramatically,” Council Vice Chairman Gary Stavish said.

In less than one year, through the efforts of the borough council and with the guidance of the Pennsylvania Economy League and borough solicitor Linell Lukesh, the borough is now financially stable.

The borough has been on budget and finished 2010 in the black, which was the first time in five years that happened. The 2011 budget is balanced and taxes and fees have remained unchanged.

Even though the financial picture looks better, Cipriani is quick to point out there are still issues facing the borough. “West Wyoming has a stagnate tax base, so like many other municipalities across the state, it struggles to maintain the services that residents require, without burdening them with higher taxes, but with the policies we have es-

tablished, the council is in a better position to keep costs down,” she said.

This recognition was part of the 15th annual Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence.

In total eight local government leaders and 10 communities across the state received awards presented by Lt. Governor James Cawley on Friday April 15 in Harrisburg.

“There are 2562 local governments in Pennsylvania, so we are excited and honored to be recognized by the Governor for this achievement,” concluded Cipriani.

Mundy said congratulations are in order for West Wyoming Borough. “West Wyoming is a perfect example of how hard work and innovation can pay off,” Mundy said. “I would like to congratulate the Council members, the Mayor, and staff for their unwavering dedication in bringing the borough back from the brink of bankruptcy.”

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Penny auction next Sunday at St. Peter’s Plans are being completed for St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Annual Sunday School Penny Auction, to be held at the church on Rock Street, Hughestown, at 2 p.m. May 1. Sunday school teachers organize the auction.

Several theme baskets will be featured along with other items.

The auction is open to the public.

Refreshments will be served.

Admission is $2.

MEMORIAL DINNER A memorial dinner in honor of the late Rev. Daniel D. Hitchko will be held at St. Cecilia’s Church, 1700 Wyoming Avenue, Exeter, in the church hall on Sunday, May 22 at 1 p.m. The day includes a Musical Concert with Spiritual Interludes by special guest Reverend Ed Bucheit, Passionist Priest from St. Ann’s Monastery, Scranton, and Catholic TV. Ticket cost is $20.

For reservations and tickets please call 654-2049, 693-1091 or 654-2133 and please leave a message. The event is sponsored

by St Cecilia’s Altar and Rosary Women’s Society. All are welcome.

EASTER BREAKFAST The members of the Langcilffe Presbyterian Church will hold an Easter Sunday Breakfast beginning at 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. in the Church social hall prior to worship on Easter Sunday morning. All are welcome to join in fellowship.

BOOK SALE A Spring Flea Market and Book Sale will be held Saturday, May 14, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 15, 9:00 a.m.noon at St. Maria Goretti Banquet Hall, Laflin Road, Laflin.

Free admission, plenty of parking directly in front of the handicapped accessible hall.

Books are 25-50 cents each.

Sunday everything will be half price.

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GOLF CLASSIC The Holy Redeemer School System “Golf Classic” will be

Unique jazz concert next Sunday The First United Presbyterian Church of West Pittston invites the public to a concert by Bill Carter and the Presbybop Quartet to debut their latest CD release, “Interior Window.” The concert will be Sunday evening, May 1, at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary at 115 Exeter Ave., West Pittston. A “Meet the Artists” reception will be held following the concert.

Admission is free. A freewill offering will be received to benefit the food pantries of the First United Methodist Church and the Salvation Army Citadel, both of West Pittston, and the Care and Concern Free Health Clinic, Pittston.

The Presbybop Quartet is one of the cultural treasures of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Comprised of international stars and regional favorites, this group has delighted audiences across America with new outlooks on traditional jazz and religious themes. Presbybop’s latest CD, “Interior Window” will be released on May 1. held Monday, May 16, at Blue Ridge Golf Course, Mountaintop. Proceeds benefit Diocesan Catholic Schools of Luzerne County. Captain and Crew format, with lunch at 11 a.m. and shot-gun start at 12 noon, followed by reception and awards dinner. Golfer fee is $100.

For complete golfer and sponsorship information, call the Diocese Development Office at 570-207-2250 or visit www.DioceseofScranton.org , “Catholic schools.”

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY All invited to the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary Highway 315 on May 1 at 2 p.m. to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday and the beatification of the Mercy Pope, John Paul II. The principal celebrant will be Reverend Paul McDonnell, OSJ, Seminary Rector.

Itinerary includes Sacrament of Reconciliation from 1 to 1:45 p.m. followed by Celebration of the Eucharist. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will follow at 3 p.m. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy in song, Marian Devotions, Rosary, special homage to Blessed John Paul II, Benediction and concluding with the in-

All eight of their CDs will be available for purchase following the performance.

For more information, contact the First United Presbyterian Church at 654-8121 or www.presbywp.org or Presbybop at www.presbybop.com.

Dave Brubeck said, “Bill Carter is a great piano player. I think his music is wonderful, and I highly recommend his recordings.”

“Can any of you jazz fans out there imagine what it would be like if Dave Brubeck was living a double life, one as a Presbyterian minister and the other as a piano-playing leader of a jazz quartet? The Rev. Bill Carter and his jazz band, named after both of his vocations, answer that musical question. Not only does the Presbybop Quartet sound like Brubeck’s classic 1950s group, the famous jazz pianist is a fan of this current aggregation,” said Charlie Ricci at www.rambles.net

dividual veneration of the 1st Class Relic of St. Faustina.

Prior to the services, Cathy Mack, Coordinator and Cenacle Leader for the Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy will speak on John Paul II’s Encyclical letter The Mercy of God and excerpts from St. Faustina’s Diary of Divine Mercy in my Soul.

LADIES OF CHARITY The Ladies of Charity, Diocese of Scranton, have scheduled their annual Day of Enrollment for Saturday, April 30, at the King’s College Chapel. The doors will open at 10 a.m. and Mass with Msgr. Joseph Kelly will begin at 10:45 a.m. Thereafter, a luncheon will be served in the Walsh Room on the 3rd floor of the Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center at King’s College. An elevator is available.

The cost for the luncheon is $17. Reservations are required.

The deadline is April 25. Make your check payable to “Ladies of Charity” and send it to President, Christine Palmiter, at 440 Ice Harvest Drive, Mountaintop, Pa 18707. Please call her at 8683952 with any questions. New members are always welcome.

BUS TRIP Fall Doo Wop Cavalcade Bus Trip to American Music Theater in Lancaster, is planned for Saturday, September 24, at 2 p.m.

The trip includes a Smorgasbord Dinner at Shady Maple following show. Bus leaves Pittston Plaza promptly at 10:30 a.m.

Cost is $94 which includes bus seat, show ticket, dinner, bus driver tip, all taxes and tips. A $50 deposit is required when making reservation and balance is due by August 1.

For additional information or to make a reservation call 6031915 leave a message if no answer. Trip is being sponsored by the United Methodist Church Pittston.

BUS TRIP The Women’s Unit of the First United Methodist church of West Pittston is sponsoring a bus trip on Wednesday, May 18 to the Sight and Sound Millennium Theatre in Lancaster to see “Joseph.” Total cost of the trip which includes seat on the bus, ticket to theatre and dinner at Shady Maple for their smorgasbord is $100. For further information, please contact Doris Dushok at 654-2689

BENNETT PRESBYTERIAN 501 Bennett Street, Luzerne Easter morning - April 24 7:30 a.m. Sunrise service (refreshments following), 11 a.m.

Morning worship Everyone is welcome. The church is handicap accessible.

Further information may be obtained by calling the church 288-7361 BETHEL UNITED METHODIST Main St., Avoca 11:15 a.m. Worship BRICK UNITED METHODIST 905 Foote Ave., Duryea Pastor Michael Shambora Service: Sunday 9:45 a.m.

Fellowship coffee hour afterward downstairs.

CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH Holy Redeemer, Harding Immaculate Conception, West Pittston As our parish bazaar is only about six week away, the bazaar meeting this week is an important one. Everyone is invited on Wednesday, May 27, at 7:00 p.m., at Holy Redeemer Church.

Security, grounds set up, equipment, tents, foods, games, entertainment, raffle, donations, so on and so on will be discussed.

The Corpus Christi Youth Choir will be singing the national anthem at SWB Yankee Stadium in Moosic on Sunday, July 24, for the 1:05 p.m. game, SWB Yankees vs. Syracuse Chiefs. It is also “Kids Run Day.” Following the game all children 12 and under are invited to run the bases.

To reserve your seat, please take a form (found in the vestibules of the churches) fill it out and return it to the rectory. All children are welcome to join the Youth Choir, just fill out a registration form (found in the vestibules of the churches).

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Practice will be held on Monday, May 2 from 6-8 p.m. and Friday, May 6 from 6-7 p.m. in IC Church. The Sacrament of First Eucharist will be celebrated on Saturday, May 7, at 10:00 a.m. in IC Church.

Altar & Rosary Mother/ Daughter Breakfast will be held on Sunday, May 15, following the 7:30 a.m. Mass in ICC hall.

Donation is $10.00 adults and $5.00 children 12 and under.

Parish website is www.corpuschristinepa.com FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Pittston Rev. James H. Breese, pastor, First Baptist Church, Water Street, Pittston Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship and praise service/Children’s Sunday school, adult/teen Sunday school immediately following service.

For more information, please contact the church at 654-0283.

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UCC 500 Luzerne Avenue West Pittston Pastor: the Rev. Wayne Shontz, Jr.

Sanctuary is handicapped accessible.

Easter Sunday, 11:00 a.m.

Worship Service.

A Spring Roast Beef Dinner will be held on Saturday, May 14.

For tickets call Jean Williams at 654-0588.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 14 Broad Street Pittston Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. with Rev. William N. Lukesh.

All are welcomed FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN West Pittston The Session of the First United Presbyterian Church of West Pittston announces the following schedule: Sunday, April 24 - 7 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service on the River Common between Delaware & North Streets; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship,11:40 a.m. Choir rehearsal Monday, April 25 - 8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book meets in kitchen Wednesday, April 27 - Noon, 7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Saturday, April 23 - 10:30 a.m.

Overeaters Anonymous.

The First United Presbyterian Church is located at the corner of

Exeter Avenue and Warren Street.

GLENDALE GOSPEL CHURCH 105 Church Drive Glendale/Pittston Township Sunday Service 10:45 a.m.

HARDING CHURCH OF CHRIST RR 1 Box 187A, Falls Sunday services: 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School and 11:00 a.m.

Church Service.

Call 388-6534 www.hardingchurchofchrist.org HOLY MOTHER OF SORROWS PNCC 212 Wyoming Avenue, Dupont Sunday Masses Easter Sunday 7:00 a.m. Resurrection Mass and Procession 10:30 a.m. High Mass Daily Masses 9:00 a.m. Monday thru Saturday April 28, Thursday 4:30, Confirmation Class IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 25 Zerby Avenue, Edwardsville Easter morning - April 24 - 7 a.m. Youth Sunrise Service,

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Morning worship. Everyone is welcome. Further information call 288-9215 INKERMAN PRESBYTERIAN Main St., Inkerman Services: Sundays, 9 a.m.

LANGCLIFFE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Main Street Avoca Sunday Worship at 11:15 The Langcliffe Presbyterian Church of Avoca is pleased to welcome new interim pastor Rev. Barbara Shaw Jenkins.

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The Second Presbyterian Church, Parsonage Street, Pittston, spaghetti dinner is Thursday, April 28. Takeouts 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (please call ahead to specify pick up time) and serving in the dining room 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Donation $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for children under 12. Tickets at the door. First row: Adriana Grillo, Janet Demech, Sarah Lamar, Julie Lucarella, Billy Burke, Antoinette DeVergilio, John Devlin, Jean Devlin, Isabel Lucarella and Rene Lucarella. Second row: Michele Brague, Joe Grillo, Christine Grillo, Michael Delconte, Minnie Bartell, Vince Tedeschi, Catherine Havrilla and Tom Devlin. Third row: Rose Molino, Judy Chimento, Maria Doyle and Marie Lucarella. Fourth row; Gene Molino, Ray Lucarella, Jean Evans and Janet Mead. Fifth row: Toni Ardiere and 6th row: Steve Kresge, Pastor David Brague, Norman and Jean Evans. For additional information, call 654-1411.

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The Langcliffe Church is handicap accessible and Sunday School/Nursery is provided for young children during worship.

The Langcliffe Church is pleased to continue with our care packages for soldiers. To date over 40 packages have been sent to our soldiers serving our country overseas.

MOOSIC ALLIANCE CHURCH 608 Rocky Glen Road, Moosic Pastor: Doug Jensen 457-6020 maccma2@verizon.net Saturday Evening Bible Study at 6:00 p.m. Saturday Evening Worship at 7:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m.

Prayer Meeting, Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

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

OBLATES OF ST. JOSEPH Highway 315, Pittston Masses are held daily in the seminary chapel at 7:00 a.m.

(Monday – Friday) and on Saturday mornings at 8:00 a.m.

There are no weekend Masses.

Confessions are heard daily from 9:00 a.m. – noon and from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Office hours are Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., evenings and weekends by appointment. Office phone number is 654-7542.

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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.

The Oblates of St. Joseph priests offer all their friends & benefactors a Happy & Blessed Easter. May the love our Risen Lord showed for the world at Easter bring joy to your hearts, peace to your souls and His holy light into your lives. Thank you for all your prayers, kindness and support that you show to us throughout the year.

Mass and devotions for the Feast of Divine Mercy will be held next Sunday, May 1, in the seminary chapel starting with confessions at 1:00 p.m., followed by a solemn Mass at 1:45 p.m. and then Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Holy Rosary, concluding with Benediction. There will also be a special tribute to Blessed Pope John Paul II on the day of his Beatif-

ication in Rome. Rev. Paul A. McDonnell, OSJ, seminary rector, will serve as principal celebrant of the Mass and afternoon devotions. All are welcome to participate. If you have any questions, contact Cathy Mack, Divine Mercy coordinator, at 6546063.

Organizers of FUN FEST ’11 will have a meeting this Wednesday evening, April 27, following the 7:00 pm Mass & Novena.

Fun Fest ’11 will be held on Saturday, Aug. 13, on the seminary grounds which will include games, foods, children’s attractions, outdoor chicken bar-b-q dinner and evening entertainment with live music from the band “Sweet Peppers & the Long Hots”, formerly “Them Again”.

The public is asked to mark their calendars and plan to join us for a day & night of fun and friendship to benefit the Oblates Seminary.

Monthly meeting for the Josephite-Marellian Laity members will be held on Wednesday, May 4, following the 7:00 p.m. Mass/ Novena to St. Joseph. Plans will be made for the upcoming Triduum & Feast of St. Joseph Marello (May 27-30), Founder of the Congregation of the Oblates of St. Joseph. New members are always welcome.

Monthly Vocation Holy Hour, Thursday, May 5, at 7:00 p.m. in the seminary chapel. The faithful are encouraged to attend this important monthly devotion for an increase of priestly and religious vocations in the Church.

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OUR OPINION Dare we wish Happy Easter It’s Easter Sunday a day when hundreds of millions of Christians around the world celebrate the Resurrection of their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Let’s not be afraid to acknowledge that and to wish the Christians among us a Happy Easter.

Supposedly a Seattle school had a, ahem, Easter Egg Hunt. But it wasn’t called an Easter Egg hunt. It was called a “spring sphere” hunt.

Whether it’s a true story or one of those crazy internet stories we’re not sure. If it’s not true it probably soon will be, but even if it’s not true it’s illustrative of the increasing secularization of our society.

Locally Christians built our towns, society and culture.

Granted they divided themselves by denomination and ethnicity into enclaves of Polish, Irish and Italian, etc. Catholics and English-Welsh Protestants, in what might be said to be an unchristian-like way to live.

But at the same time by conducting their lives with Christian values like selfreliance, family devotion, hard work, education and patriotism they laid the groundwork for better lives for the generations to come.

After all, it is on the shoulders of those Christian soldiers that we stand today.

Worldwide and here in the United States the history of Christianity is rife with incidents of intolerance and violence.

Yes, it was Christians who began who sold and owned slaves in this country, but it also was they who wrote the laws and fought the war to end slavery.

Some 600,000 died in that war, the vast majority of them Christians.

Yes it was Christians who were the aggressors in the Medieval Crusades, but it was also Christians who stopped the holocaust of Jews and end the reign of the atheistic Nazis in Europe.

Yes it was Christians who participated in the conquest of indigenous peoples around the world, but it was also Christians who established missions in such places to spread not only the word of their God, but to spread food, medicine, and education.

Christians aren’t perfect, as they will acknowledge, but the best of them strive to be.

Christianity maybe on the wane in America, but, given the impact of its history on our lives and culture, come on, let’s not be afraid to speak its name.

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Letter writer questions director Campenni; she responds As a taxpayer and voter, I have adopted the policy of wait and see when it comes to Wyoming Area School Board Politics. I wait and eventually see the polluted politics that exist. I don’t think all politicians are grand standers and I don’t believe that citizens run for the School Board with the intent of deception, but just like spring follows winter, it just seems to happen.

Four years ago, Dr. Estelle Campenni ran on a platform of her credentials and as a breath of fresh air for the taxpayers. She still has her credentials but the air has become politically polluted and now we, the taxpayers, are forced to breathe it.

Dr. Campenni promised to end politics as usual in the School Board’s hiring procedures, however, when the opportunity presented itself, she chose to hire not one, but two of her cousins. If experience was the reason, I might understand it but no, it wasn’t experience, it was plain old nepotism. Right out of college and into the classroom as full time teachers, that’s not fresh air, that’s pollution called nepotism. One of her cousins replaced a long term substitute, so fairness went up the nepotism pollution stack.

Dr. Campenni enjoyed her power so much, she voted to replace a part-time job with a full-time position, which includes benefits. At the very least, a taxpayer would have expected Dr. Campenni to use her vote to be fiscally prudent and recommend

to out-source the athletic trainer job to a professional group like Geisinger or other qualified company; again polluted politically motivated decisions.

And please don’t forget Dr. Estelle Campenni voted to fire long time maintenance employee William Simmons. Now the taxpayers face another potential wrongful termination law suit thanks in no part to Dr. Campenni’s vote.

When will it end? And why has she been absent over from the last few meetings? If she is so concerned about the needs of the taxpayers and the fiscal health of Wyoming Area, her absence does not demonstrate it and seems a political convenience.

Her utopian platform sounded great at the time and she can blame whoever she wants for Wyoming Area’s current financial woes but her votes and selective actions over the past four years show otherwise. Dr. Campenni wanted to clear the air however, four years later she has joined the club and brought nothing but more polluted politics.

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Random notes on the news Today hundreds of millions of Christians around the world celebrate the resurrection of their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. And today Christians will be persecuted, attacked, arrested for being Christian and maybe even killed. Today the Bible, the Holy Book of Christianity, will be burned.

These things will happen in Muslim countries like Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

But you’ll have to dig deep into the news to hear anything about persecution of and attacks on Christians.

That’s because attacks by Muslims on Christians don’t fit into the media’s template that it is Christians who are intolerant and violent against Muslims.

Yes Bibles are burned everyday and Christians simply turn the other cheek. But let one kook, a so-called minister in backwater, Florida, burn the Koran and look out. Random violence in the Middle East kills 15 people and who will our media blame?

Not the perpetrators of the random violence, no, they are excused. The blame falls squarely on the kook Koran-burner and by extension American Christians.

Happy Easter.

Oops, I goofed Two weeks ago I named the wrong judge in writing about the letters sent to the court requesting sentence leniency in the Judge Toole case.

The Judge in the Toole case is U.S. Middle District Judge Richard P. Conaboy.

Sorry about the error and thanks to Joe Castellino for calling me on it.

Reader E-mail In that column two weeks ago I wrote about how many little American flags are made in foreign countries. I got the following email from Carl Yorina this week.

“ABC national news is doing an ongoing series on American made products. Tonight, they did a report on Annin Flag Company. These U.S. made flags are of excellent quality. The one I have has lasted over a year. I checked out their on line catalog and guess what? They make miniature flags. I honestly didn’t know this. Just wanted to let you know.”

Thanks for the heads up, Carl.

The key words in the email are “excellent quality.”

Impact Assessment Is Gov. Corbett backing down from his vow not to impose an extraction tax on the natural gas drillers? There are hints that he may be open to a “local impact assessment.”

Is that just a code term for a tax?

Well, maybe, but there is a difference between a local impact assessment and a state tax. In the former, the state doesn’t get any of the money, it all goes to the affected local communities.

While in either case the ultimate cost is going to be passed on to the consumers as a price addon, at least in the case of the local assessment, the money is kept out of the hands of the spendthrift legislature in Harrisburg.

Mickey D’s is Hiring Tuesday was a nationwide hiring day at McDonald’s Restaurants across the country. The company planned to hire 50,000 new workers in one day.

The TV news reports of the event just had to point how entry-level full-time McDonald’s workers earn less than the poverty line.

I would love to see a follow up story two years from now which would track some of the workers hired on Tuesday.

They won’t follow up on it because here’s what such a story would likely show: most of the workers hired in April of 2011 moved on the bigger and better things, some within McDonald’s and others elsewhere.

There will be no such story because it won’t fit in with the media bias against McDonald’s which says McDonald’s must be demonized as Big Hamburg, an evil exploitive business which keeps people in poverty while at the same time making them obese.

Mary Ehret, MS, RD, LDN

Easter eggs for protein Eggs have gotten a bad rap over the past years. Many folks avoid them because of their high cholesterol content. Then, even when folks find out that the cholesterol was only in the yolk, then came the salmonella scare.

As with any food, there are food safety tips to keep in mind while preparing and storing the foods. Here are a few: Hunting Eggs: Hard-cooked eggs for an egg hunt must be prepared with care to prevent cracking the shells. If the shells crack, bacteria could contaminate the inside. Do not hide cracked eggs. Eggs should be hidden in places that are protected from dirt, pets, and other sources of bacteria. The total time for hiding and hunting eggs should not exceed 2 hours. The "found" eggs must be re-refrigerated and eaten within 7 days of cooking, or discarded.

Storing hard cooked eggs: Avoid freezing hard-cooked eggs, or hard-cooked white as freezing causes them to be tough and watery.

Hard-cooked eggs in the shell last up to one week when properly refrigerated.

Eggs are reasonably priced, nutritious, and are an excellent source of protein. One large egg contains 6 grams of protein. Most of the protein is found in the egg white (3.6) and a considerable amount, (2.7) is in the yolk.

To find out how much protein is in the foods we eat, read the food label. The label tells us both the total number of grams of protein in the serving size plus the percent of Daily Value (DV) An interesting point to make is that a gram of protein varies by quality. Just like the quality of a cotton shirt can vary, so can’t a gram of protein.

Protein’s quality is determined by the number and amount of the eight essential amino acids. These are the protein building blocks found in food that our bodies cannot not reconfigure or change to what our bodies are requiring at that period in time. These eight must come from the food that we eat.

Egg whites receive the maximum score of 1.0, which is the highest for protein digestibility corrected amino acid (PDCAAS). This is based on the amino acid profile of the egg white. In comparison, chickpeas receive a .66. It is not that one is best and the other not a good choice, it is important to note that a variety of foods is important when planning meals and snacks.

In summary, Easter eggs can boost any one’s protein level. Handle and store eggs safely. Don’t cloud their nutritious value by serving with bacon and or sausage. Instead, serve with lean ham and or non starchy vegetables like spinach in an omelet.

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What the Frack?

At a Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority meeting Tuesday, John Minora of PA Northeast Aqua Resources explained how a proposed plant in Hanover would treat fracking water. He said 80 percent of the water treated at the plant would be returned to drillers for reuse in drilling, and the remaining 20 percent would be treated a second

time using a reverse osmosis process that removes salt and dissolved solids from the water.

He was quoted directly in the Times Leader saying, “It’s much cleaner than the treated effluent that we currently discharge, and it’s cleaner than the water that’s already in the Susquehanna,” adding that many of the chemicals that would be removed from the water are found in much higher concentrations in gasoline and diesel fuel than they are in frack water.

He also said building the plant would generate income for the authority that would provide funding to build EPA upgrades at the current WVSA facility and alleviate the need for future rate increases.

Further he added the plant would also directly add as many as 20 jobs in the community as well as indirectly create jobs for truck drivers, inject money into the local economy and improve road conditions in the township.

For daring to buck the anti-frack crowd by saying these things he was booed and heckled.

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Living Stations at St. Anthony’s

Young members of St. Anthony of Padua parish, Exeter, presented The Living Stations at the church on Friday, April 22. These photos were taken earlier in the week during rehearsal. The role of Jesus was portrayed by David Dorbad and that of Mary by Angela Coco. Pastor of St. Anthony’s is Rev. Joseph Sibilano, OSJ.

Christopher Wall, Carmen Ciampi, David Dorbad and Michael DeAngelo

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Jeremy Zezza, David Dorbad and Evan Musto

Angela Coco and David Dorbad

Carmen Ciampi, David Dorbad, Michael DeAngelo, Christopher Wall

Peeking into the past

Question#1 School students in 1947 were happy to hear that they would be given an unscheduled day off from their classes to allow With Judy Minsavage teachers to travel to Harrisburg. What was the purpose of listing of the borough’s mine disasters, their trip? the greatest of which claimed 17 lives, 1947 – 64 Years Ago The excellent financial condition of the Pittston City school district allowed city council to lower the per capita tax from $5 to $3. A reduction in millage was also being considered but most council members felt that would strain the budget in the coming year as renovations of the high school and added costs created by a “spread out” school district were rising.

In April of 1947, Dispatch headlines read “National Government out of the Red.” President Truman hailed “Good Times” because for the first time in 17 years, the government ended the fiscal year with a surplus of $1,250,000,000.

The Chief Executive opposed tax cuts saying, to do so would lead to inflation.

Frank Yuscavage of West Pittston advertised lots along the Sullivan Trail priced at $300 and up stating that “The sun shines every day at Harding. Ideal locations to build your dream home, city conveniences, with healthful advantages of the country.”

Duryea fishermen considered themselves experts at catching big fish. Several of the local anglers planned a school to be conducted by Joseph Russavage and Jack Gillespie. Both were willing to give out instructions on how a hook should be baited and what bait to use to become successful fishermen.

Question #2 In 1957 The West Pittston “Brothers of the Brush” society was formed, what were these gentlemen planning to do?

1967 – 44 Years Ago Joseph Montagna of Pittston was honored by the Pittston Elks Lodge 382 the Man of the Year. Club members lauded Mr. Montagna for “personifying the principles of Elkdom such as brotherly love, justice, charity and fidelity.”

Some of those attending the event were Mr. and Mrs. Peter Tabone, Mr. and Mrs. John Tramontana, Attorney Anthony J. Lupas, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Medico.

According to paelks.com on August 2, 1897, The Pittston Lodge was instituted.

This was the same year the nation’s first automobile insurance policy was issued, John J. McDermott, won the first running of the Boston Marathon, the first such race to be held in America, and Jell-O was invented.

Several members of the ILGWU received certificates for completing a six-week course in How to Enforce the Union Agreement conducted by William Matthews Educational Director for the union. Sam Bianco, headquarters manager, presented the certificates at a meeting attended by Mildred Walsh, Helen Wozniak, Lena Gregori, Betty LaNunziata, Adelaide Ochreiter, Ann Gillis, Minnie Caputo, Theresa Cardascia, Helen DePhillip, Pearl Sakalouskas, Rose Usavage. Ann Perry, Helen Burke, Stella Grabowski, Sally Pakuta, Louise Mullen, Sophie Klink, Elizabeth Fereck, Mary Hrab, Catherine McGuire, Amelia Spigarelli, Gretta Ash, Rachel Chismar. Lillian Gusinsky, Ann Sardy, Belle Scott, Leon Saslow, John Ventura, William Gable, Marian Gregalis, Viola Nardone, Shirley DiBiasi and Clem Lyons.

According to the web site rmc.library.cornell.edu, David Dubinsky, an immigrant from Belarus who came to America in 1911 became president of ILGWU in 1932. During his presidency which lasted to 1966, the union experienced unprecedented growth by forming of the Committee for Industrial Organization, and enabling the union to become a political force in the national Democratic Party and Liberal Party.

Beautification of the Mosier Cemetery in Duryea was the special project or Mayor John B. Salek, James Steer, Joseph Kreseski, Ray Krafjack, Al

Throne, John Moss and Paul Szewczyk. Mosier Cemetery contains markers dating back to the 1700s. The committee hoped to gain support to remove debris, groom areas and plant grass to beautify the historical site. Healey Memorial Playground Association was the first organization to contribute. Information donated by Suzanne LaFrance on the graves located at the cemetery can be found online at Luzerne County’s pagegenweb.org site managed by Luzerne County Coordinator, Mary Ann Lubinsky.

1977 – 34 Years Ago Local “barbershoppers” Anthony D’Angelo and Raymond Ramage of West Pittston and Ben Tielle and Roy Thomas of Pittston rehearsed for Harmony Month which was being observed along with the 39th anniversary of the national organization of Barbershop singers. According to barbershop.org, the Barbershop Harmony Society began with Owen Clifton Cash on April 11, 1938. Cash and acquaintance Rupert Hall were interested in getting a few guys together to sing. Cash drafted an invitation and mailed it to the 14 singers he knew might show up and encouraged them to bring guests, 26 showed. By the following week, the amount of singers tripled.

After Dupont celebrated its bicentennial in 1976 the planning committee decided to stay active and continue its beautification efforts in the borough. In doing so, the committee hoped to keep alive the spirit of the bicentennial year.

Tony Smithonic, Bob Jones, John Boyer, Stanley “Poncho” Piechota, Tom Titton, Mayor Michael Kaminski, Frank Kutza, Henry Gimzek and Bernie Krappa used a beautiful April day to plant the cherry trees at Memorial Playground. Future projects were being planned.

1987 – 24 Years Ago Anthony Botyrius of Wyoming received the Circle of Excellence Award from Northern Telecom Limited, the first supplier of digital telecommunication systems and information management systems. Tony ranked in the top 25 percent in sales earning him a trip to Madrid, Spain. According to their web site, Northern Telecom formerly known as Northern Electric and today as Nortel, introduced the world’s first X.25 data switch in 1976, the first standardbased commercial application of packet See PEEKING INTO THE PAST, Page 18

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1957 – 54 Years Ago The Borough of West Pittston was planning its centennial celebration. Part of the plans included the publication of a booklet entitled “Centennial Chronicles.

Victor B. Luchsinger, newspaperman and borough historian, began assembling facts with the help of heads of borough organizations and West Pittston high school students.

The booklet detailed borough historical data, as well as facts about how West Pittston was named, the meaning of the Susquehanna River; floods that occurred such as the famous “Pumpkin Flood”; names of all burgesses, postmasters and elected officials in Luzerne County and the state legislature.

Also included in the booklet was a

as well as the Wyoming and Fort Jenkins Massacres.

The West Pittston Historical Society was formed in 2001. To read the interesting history and view early photos of the borough go to www.westpittstonhistory.org.

Floyd Swantkowski’s Pharmacy, Belaski’s Service Station Carmen’s Tee Vee, Luggs Supermarket, Kunigiels Wallpaper and Paint Store and Walter Naylor’s Garage, all Duryea businesses, informed local residents that ballots could be obtained at their establishments. Borough girls were competing for the title Miss Duryea in a contest sponsored by the Lion’s Club.

Bernadine and Judy Aruscavage, Marian Chicoski, Jean Chipko, Janice Panick, Peggy Zabrowski, Bernadine Sobeski, Pat Szumski, Regina Yasulitis and Maryanne Rava were just a few of the girls vying for the title.

450 youngsters showed up at the Jenkins Township American Legion Post 938 to search for Easter eggs. James Burke, Commander of the post, along with Andrew Lapusnak and Patrick Duffy, co-chairman of the event, were pleased with the overwhelming attendance. The post was located on River Road in Port Blanchard.

With the start of the 1957 baseball season the Sunday Dispatch Inquiring Photographer asked area sports fans, “Who do you think will win the big league pennants and who will capture the batting titles?”

Jimmy Suriano of Pittston answered, “I think the Yanks and Brooklyn will repeat and Mickey Mantle to take the American League batting title and either Hank Aaron or Willie Mays the National.”

Joe Falzone, Pittston barber, added, “The Yankees and the Braves with Stan Musial to win the National League batting race.”

Leo Monteforte of Pittston said, “I pick the Yankees and the Reds. In batting, it looks like Mantle and Aaron.”

The Yankees and Braves battled in the ’57 Series. The Braves won their first championship since the "Miracle Braves" of 1914. Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox took the American and

Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals took the National League batting titles.

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City able to lower per capita tax in 1947

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MOTHER’S DAZE

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It’s all relative Recently, I was considering how lucky my children are that they’re in everyday contact with both sets of grandparents.

They have their traditions already established and these come into play most clearly around the holidays.

And sometimes it’s like re-living my own childhood over and over again.

Every. Single. Day. Each year, my father joins us for Easter Mass. We picked him up last Easter Sunday and I arrived too early. He’d called the prior evening with dark predictions about limited parking and cramped seating. As always, he scared me into a reaction, so I beeped for him a full 30 minutes before the start of Mass. Even though it was his prompting that made me so damn early, he felt rushed and frazzled. He quickly recovered however, in time to regurgitate the annual Easter Joke.

My eye roll was palpable.

“Hey! Have I told you the one about the anesthetized bunny?!”

(In my head I’m doing calculations. If I’m 48 years old, yes, I’d say I heard this joke about 48 times.)

“He was the “Ether Bunny” get it…ETHER?!!!”

I’m sure he expected gales of laughter but sadly, my children have no idea what “anesthetized” means, nor “ether”, thank God. Me, on cue: “Heh, heh. Good one, Pops.”

It was going to be a lonnnngggg morning.

We arrived at the church and it was virtually empty. As my husband stated repeatedly, “We could’ve parked on the steeple for God’s sake, there were so many choice parking spaces”.

As we seated ourselves, separating the boys from their sister and me from my father, Dad stated, loudly,” HOLY CRAP! Why don’t we sit up on the altar while we’re at it!”

I’d forgotten that he doesn’t enjoy being so close to the “stage”. I reminded him to please adjust his hearing aid, because I was sure they could hear him clearly behind the sound-

Maria jiunta Heck

proof glass of the crying room.

I realized, too late, that I should’ve also separated my boys from my father. I had miscalculated the tom-foolery quotient of all “boys”. As I rose to the opening prayer, I noticed my kids were all giggling, manically.

I shot them all my: “Knock it off or no donuts after church look” until it became apparent it was my father who was the culprit, making shadow figures on the seat in front of us with his hands.

I believe it was either a bunny or Richard Nixon, but either way, he was grounded.

In the midst of the sermon, he nudged my son. “Hey, Nick.

Wanna borrow Grampa’s comb?

You could use it!”

My son sighed heavily, as this is one tradition that never gets stale for my father. “Grampa, I like my hair this way. It’s supposed to look messy.”

Grampa: “Well, how ‘bout that collar? Is that supposed to look messy too? Put it down. Put it down!”

My son assured him with strained patience: “Grampa, I told you, all the kids pop their collars!”

My father snorted and yelled, “Well, in my day, we went to church in a tie and sports coat!

Boys looked like gentlemen!

And”... he looked at me pointedly, apparently misinterpreting my folded hands and bowed head as his signal to continue his dis-

sertation of retro church apparel “…women wore their finest clothing on holidays! With Easter BONNETS! It used to be a lady had to cover her head at church! That’s how it should be!

It was a question of respect!”

“Dad!” I hissed. “If I get a comb through my hair and change out of my slippers before church, then by God, I’m ahead of the game! Make me slap a freaking bonnet on my head and you’re just asking for trouble!”

As we exited church, he was warming-up for his next favorite church topic: people who take up two spaces with one car. Or, more tragically, people who stay and chat after Mass when they’re clearly blocking a car parked behind them! In his mind, this should classify as the eighth deadly sin.

“Did I ever tell you about the time…?”

Me: “Yes. Every week.” … “I waited in my car for twenty minutes …”

Me: “Heard it.”

Him: “…before that rude churchgoer lady decided to come and move her car! AND, I had to go to the bathroom!”

Me: “Dad, we’ve discussed this twenty times. I told you I was sorry! I never did it again, did I? He harrumphed. “Disrespectful, that’s all.”

Here’s hoping your own Easter is joyous… … and your bunny ether-free!

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Hoy Name will meet on Monday, May 2, in the parish center Red Cross blood drive will be held Thursday, April 28, from noon to 4:30 at Mt. Carmel parish center.

Altar and Rosary Society announce the annual Mother’s Communion Breakfast/program to be held on Sunday May 15 in the parish banquet hall immediately following the 8 a.m. Mass.

This year’s speaker is Sister. Josephine Palmieri M.P.F. Barbara Sico is toastmaster. Tickets are $11adults and $4 for children under 12. and available by calling the rectory offices.

Father Dan Schwebs O.S.J. will be celebrating his 25th anniversary of priesthood on Sunday, May 22, with a Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Rocco’s Church at 2 p.m. Reception immediately following at St. Anthony of Padua parish center, Exeter. Open to the public, no tickets required. Call the parish office at 654-6902 or 654-2914.

Life Line screening will be on Monday, May 23, at Mt Carmel parish center sponsored by Geisinger Health Care System. Preregistration required call 800324-1851.

Anyone wishing to rent the Mt. Carmel Hall call Christine Silinskie at 704-8861 for information or email christine@olmtcarmel.com.

Holy Week Schedule: St. Rocco’s: Easter Sunday 9:30 a.m. Mass Our Lady of Mt Carmel: Easter Sunday - Masses 8 a.m. 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.

Mt. Carmel’s11th annual raffle with Grand Prize your choice $20,000 or 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. Winner will be drawn on Sunday July 17. Purchase your tickets or request ticket to sell.

Seller of winning ticket wins $500. Fill out order and return to parish office or call 654-6902 or Frank Sciabacucchi655-6125.

Sunday: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Daily Mass: 8:00 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. and by appointment Our parish community welcomes Russell Day, Ellen Riddle and Charles Schillinger to full communion in the Catholic Church and we pray God’s special blessings on Russell, his wife, Linda and son, Thomas, on Ellen, her husband, James, and her children and grandchildren, and on Charles and his wife, Courtney.

Easter Sunday Masses will be celebrated on Sunday, April 24, at 8:30 a.m.

ioners. We are most grateful to our Liturgical Ministers: lectors, cantors, Eucharistic Ministers, altar servers and ushers, Maurita Bartnitkowski, our Director of Music, Paula Schnelly, Michael Sowa and all the members of our parish choir, all those who

helped in the cleaning and decorating of our church, those who collated and stapled our worship aids.

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OUR LADY OF THE EUCHARIST PARISH 535 N Main Street , Pittston, PA 18640 Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.

and 10:30 a.m.

Thank You One cannot celebrate Lent and the Easter Triduum as a Parish Community without the help of many people. Here at Our Lady of the Eucharist, we are lucky to have a generous group of parish-

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the strength of our Parish Community as reflected in the kindness and generosity of those we call brother and sister in the Risen Christ.

First Holy Communion will be celebrated next Sunday, May 1, 2011 at the 10:30 a.m. parish Mass.

Committee Meetings Monday, May 2nd at 7:00 p.m.

– Liturgy Committee Monday, May 9th at 7:00 p.m.

– Finance Council Confirmation pictures are in and can be picked up in the sacristy after weekend Masses or in the parish office during the week.

Choir rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Church. All parishioners are invited to participate in this important ministry.

Father Maloney will lead a Scripture Study beginning on Tuesday May 3. There will be two programs, one on Tuesday mornings from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. and one on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Both programs will be held in the Religious Education Center at Our Lady of the Eucharist, Main Street, Pittston. The title of this study will be The Gospel According to John and the Johannine Letters. There will be 8 sessions. In order to be able to order the necessary materials, we ask that you call the parish office (654-0263) or e-mail olepittston@gmail.com to register. The program is open to all from the greater Pittston area.

The Parish Mass Intention Book is open through August 30,

2011. Please call or come into the office with your Mass Intention Requests.

The Pittston Catholic Youth Group meets on Sunday evenings from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary. Please check out their website at http://www.pittstoncatholicyouthgroup.blogspot.com/ The Ministry Schedule for April, May and June has been mailed to all ministers. It has also been posted on the parish webpage.

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. We hope that you will find the information useful and easily accessible.

On the first Friday of each month Communion is brought to those who are unable to participate in Sunday Mass because of age or health. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated with anyone seriously ill, anticipating a serious operation, or quite elderly. Please notify the parish office of anyone desiring these Sacraments, as well as anyone in the hospital or a nursing home.

PRINCE OF PEACE PARISH Old Forge St. Mary’s Church, Lawrence Street, Saturday Vigil 4 p.m.

Sunday, Mass 8 and 10 a.m.

St. Lawrence’s Church, Main Street, Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Mass 11:15 a.m.

SACRED HEART OF JESUS Lackawanna Ave., Dupont Masses Easter Sunday at 7:30

a.m. 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

The Rectory Office will remain closed on Easter Monday.

ST. ANTHONY’S Memorial Avenue, Exeter

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No Religious Education classes this Monday.

A novena to the Divine Mercy started on Good Friday and it will continue after Easter with a special Mass every day at 11 a.m. with the Divine Mercy Chaplet.

The Feast of Divine Mercy is on Sunday, May 1.

A special meeting for St. Anthony and St. John the Baptist churches in Exeter, will be held

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YMCA campaign kicks off with May 2 dinner Wyoming Area Class of 1978 plans informal reunion May 21

The Care and Concern Free Health Clinic celebrated National Doctor's Day and honored its volunteer practitioners. The Clinic serves the underinsured and uninsured and uses donations to pay for diagnostic testing and lab work for its patients. From left, Diane Barush, NP; Dr. Lewis Druffner, MD; Dr. Robert Czwinilla, DO; Dr. John Callahan, DO and Commonwealth Medical College students Jen Sidari and Meg Mattheson. Absent at the time of the photo were Dr. Mary Sewatsky, MD; Dr Joseph Costello, Dr. Ned Carey, Dr Ernie Paglarini, DMD; Dr. Valerie Weber, MD; Mary Wilkinson Kearns, NP; Tara Scarantino, NP and Dr. Keneric Maynor, MD.

“This is an opportunity for the community to meet and interact with the YMCA board and employees,” said Tina Fisher, board president. “It gives us the opportunity to share with community how the YMCA is changing and growing.”

The Pittston organization recently completed an extensive See BRIEFS, Page 31

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The Greater Pittston YMCA 2011 Annual Campaign is about to begin. This year’s campaign entitled “Help Change a Life” will kick-off on Monday, May 2, with an evening of elegant dining at Brutico’s Restaurant, Old Forge. The goal of the campaign is to raise $50,000.

“We believe in the Greater Pittston community and we appreciate the support they have given us in previous years,” said Debby Mendicino, executive director. “I truly believe this year will be no different.”

Money raised from the annual campaign is used by the YMCA to help fund the organization’s childcare program and sports and aquatics programs.

“The money is for the children,” said Mendicino. “This is about improving and enriching their lives.”

The focus of the Greater Pittston YMCA is healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility. Funds raised also support the Y’s scholarship program, which helps families and youths with fitness and childcare costs.

The May 2 dinner is a first in a series of fundraising events planned by the YMCA board and Fund Development committee. Future events include a community picnic and the organization’s annual dinner. The May 2 event offers a five course dinner and wine tasting throughout the evening.

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Ipanema Grille

Other menu items, aside from our house specialty Rodizio, include mouth-watering appetizers, a wide variety of entrees and lastly home made desserts.

• Seafood Paella • Seafood Shish Ka Bob • Broiled Salmon • Stuffed Flounder • Ipanema Shrimp • Grilled Cod Fish • Fettuccini Rose • Penne a la Vodka • Linguini Jumbo Shrimp Scampi • Penne Ipanema • Steak Ipanema (New York Strip) • Ipanema Grilled Chicken Breast • Churrasco Mixto (Mixed Grill) • Feijoada (Brazil’s National Dish)

Come enjoy Scranton’s best all you can eat steak house.

At Ipanema Grille we specialize in Brazilian cuisine offering a variety of entree items as well as the all you can eat meat option known as the Rodizio A meat lover’s dream!

Rodizio is a style of serving flavorful cuts of fire roasted meats tableside. Our trained waiters will bring you the meats, one at a time, on large sword-like skewers. The amount he/she carves depends on you. Remember that we offer fourteen meats including beef, lamb, pork, chicken and turkey. Therefore pacing yourself, if you intend to try all meats, is recommended.

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-To complement the Rodizio we offer a cold salad bar with a variety of fresh vegetables, as well as our hot buffet including both traditional Brazilian and American side-dishes and more.

Our Meats: 1. Bacon Wrapped Turkey 2. Chicken Legs 3. Pork Sausage 4. Pork Ribs 5. Boneless Pork Ribs 6. Pork Tender Loin 7. Lamb with Rosemary 8. Top Round Steak 9. Peppered Roasted Beef 10. Rib Eye Steak 11. Sirloin Steak 12. Sirloin with Garlic 13. Flank Steak with Parmesan Cheese 14. Beef Shish Ka Bob 15. Chicken Hearts ...and a Grilled Pineapple with Cinnamon included as dessert.

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Come celebrate your birthday with us and enjoy one of our homemade desserts for free.*

Ipanema Grille 1911 N. Main Ave Scranton PA, 18508 Phone: 570-558-0742 Fax: 570-558-0743 Also on the Web: www.ipanemagrille.com & Join us on Facebook Ipanema Grille @ Scranton PA Hours: Tuesday 5:00pm to 9:00pm Wednesday 5:00pm to 9:00pm Thursday 5:00pm to 9:00pm Friday 5:00pm to 10:00pm Saturday 5:00pm to 10:00pm Sunday 5:00pm to 9:00pm Reservations Recommended...

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Maxwell Continued from Page 4

The battle only lasted 45 minutes. It wasn’t much of a battle. It was a massacre. There were experienced soldiers who were home on leave and they knew it was a trap, but the hotheads among the colonists said no we’re going in and they got themselves killed.

Why is important to know the battle was in Exeter?

Because I’m from Exeter (Laughs.) Because we don’t want revisionist history.

What else is the society interested in?

We’ve had programs on the mine tragedies in Exeter. The Schooley shaft was in 1947.

Where Murawski’s Electrical is now.

It was early in the morning when they were going down the shaft. There was an explosion, 10 or 12 men were killed. The Knight Mine Disaster, 19 or 20 killed. It was in the Black Desert.

Bill Hastie said he’s going to take me there someday. That was 1871. Avondale was in 1869 down in Plymouth.

After Avondale they passed a law that there had to be a separate entrance and separate exit, but the Knight was the same scenario, one way in one way out, so the law was ignored.

New Jersey on September 11 to 15. Price is $395 includes transportation, three night oceanfront accommodations in Wildwood one night at the Tropicana Casino Resort with revue show if available, 8 meals, visits to Cape May, Smithville, an afternoon pizza party, an ice cream social and three nights of entertainment. A $150 deposit is required

was around 1858-1860 around Valley Street.

The McNeil family, the police chief’s family, had the first home. The house where I live and the corner of Lincoln and Adams Court was built, the original house was, by a Mr. Adams in 1858. Originally it was just a kitchen, a pantry and a couple bedrooms.

men from Exeter who were overseas. He was a good guy.

Exeter had 31 killed in World War II. Benny had a picture of every one of them.

Why did Exeter break away from Exeter Township?

What we call Harding was more populous than Exeter and the civic meetings and the schools and stuff were up on Rt. 92.

In 1884 they wanted to form their own town, so people wouldn’t have to travel up 92.

Talk about the Exeter Echo.

It was published every Saturday. I still have some copies at home. Benny Anzelmi was the owner, publisher and editor. He had a printery where the ambulance is now. Benny graduated Exeter in say ’32 or so. He was the burgess in the late ‘40s.

He had a lot of oomph. He started it right before World War II and it went into the ‘70s. He used to mail it to all the service-

Favorite music.

Military marches, Broadway music, Beatles, Barbara Streisand.

Last book read.

Right now I’m reading the Philadelphia Brigade about the Civil War. Sports fan?

Yeah. Yankees. I like the Phillies in the National, but the Yankees are my number one love.

Football, Penn State.

All-time favorite movie.

The Sting TV show.

I watch MSNBC a lot. House, Grey’s Anatomy.

Dinner guests.

Abraham Lincoln, President Kennedy, Teddy Roosevelt. Give me two more, Robert E. Lee and Ulysses Grant.

Anthony Tuttle

to reserve your seat.

Tickets are now on sale for our annual Dinner Dance at Genetti’s in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, May 11, from 2 to 6 p.m.

Cost is $21 if you are over 60.

Dinner choices are prime rib, sole w/stuffed crab imperial or chicken Francias. Music will be provided by Fancy Dancer. A bus will be available from the center for an additional charge of $3.

Reservations must be made by May 5.

Senior Citizens Centers, sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne and Wyoming counties, offer hot noon meals, Monday through Friday to people 60 years of age or older. Donations from participants are gratefully accepted and needed in order to expand this program.

Monday - Italian chicken

(thigh) sweet potatoes, steamed garlic spinach w/white beans, multi-grain dinner roll, crackers, banana, chocolate pudding, margarine, milk and coffee Tuesday - Stuffed cabbage rolls, chicken noodle soup, mashed potatoes, whole wheat bread, crackers, grapes and apricots, margarine, milk, coffee.

Wednesday - BBQ riblet, steamed carrots, macaroni & cheese, three bean salad, whole wheat dinner roll, cookie, margarine, milk and coffee.

Thursday - Beef stir fry, mixed Asian vegetables, steamed rice, whole wheat bread, pineapple juice, pineapple & Mandarin oranges, margarine, milk, coffee.

Friday -Liver and onions, creamed corn, mashed potatoes, dinner roll, crackers, apple pie, margarine, milk, coffee.

Osteoporosis seminar slated Geisinger will host a free osteoporosis seminar at 5:30 p.m.

Monday, May 2, at Geisinger Specialty Services, Entrance C, 675 Baltimore Drive, WilkesBarre. As you age, the risk for osteoporosis increases and it often strikes silently and without warning, making early detection

vital. A demonstration of a DXA bone density scan - the gold standard in detecting osteoporosis will be provided.

Registration is required.

Please call 1-800-275-6401 and say “CareLink,” or register online at www.geisinger.org/ events.

UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON BOYS’ BASKETBALL DAY CAMPS Ages 8-15 • Long Center

Session I: Monday, June 20 - Friday, June 24 Session II: Monday, Aug. 15-Fri., Aug. 19 8:30 am - 3:00 pm $185 Includes Camp T-shirt, Basketball & Lunch Daily Visit www.scranton.edu, click on athletics, then icon for Summer Camps for more information or to register on line or contact Carl Danzig at 941-7252

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May 6 to 8, 12 to 15, 19 to 22 Dinner and Show and Show-Only Tickets Now On Sale

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Sturmerville was an early name for Exeter. What was it?

Sturmer, I think he was from West Pittston, wanted to develop homes in Exeter. There was no Exeter then, it was all Exeter Township. It was all farmland.

Sturmerville wasn’t all of Exeter as it is today, it was that area from Penn Ave. down to Schooley. I think the first home was built

this group. To register or for further information, contact Connie Andrews at 655-5561. This is a mixed league.

On Thursday, April28, at 11:15 a.m. Mercy Wound Care will present a program on Recognizing Skin Cancer. The public is invited.

Reservations are open for a 5day, 4-night trip to Wildwood,

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A summer golf league is now forming at the Pittston Senior citizens Center. Golfing will be at Four Seasons Golf Course in Exeter for 15 weeks followed by a golf banquet at the end of the season. Golfing will begin on Thursday, May 5.

Clarence Briggs, former club champion at Four Seasons, will be overseeing and organizing

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Golf league forming at Pittston Senior Citizens Center

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on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. Plans will be presented.

Summer Parish Bazaar will be July 22, 23, 24. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A meeting will be held on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Center.

The Golden Age Club will meet on Thursday, April 28, at 1:30 p.m. at the Parish Center.

Hostesses are: Jennie Chiampi, Netta Deeb and Josephine Delpriore.

First Holy Communion will be celebrated next Sunday with a special Mass at 12:30 p.m. before the Mass the First Holy Communion Children will crown the Blessed Mother. Practice for all children in the First Holy Communion class, Catholic and Public Schools will be held on Monday, April 25, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; on Tuesday, April 26, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and on Saturday, April 30, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. with Confessions and Enrollment in the Brown Scapular.

Weekend Masses: on Saturday at 4:30 p.m., on Sunday at 7:30 and 10:30 a.m. and at 7 p.m. (the last Mass in the valley). Confessions are heard on Saturday at 3:30 pm and before Masses.

The Eucharistic Adoration is held every day from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. followed by the Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament.

The Holy Rosary is recited 20 minutes before the weekend Masses.

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH COMMUNITY Pittston The parish office will reopen on Monday, April 25. If you have an emergency call the rectory.

Mass intentions are currently being accepted for May, June and July.

Altar and Rosary Society Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 4, in the church hall.

Rosary at 1:30 p.m. meeting at 2 p.m. Refreshments will be provided Holy Name Society meeting will be held on Sunday, May 15, at11a.m. in the parish center dining room.

All parents anticipating Baptism of their first child are re-

quired to attend baptismal instruction. The next session will be held Tuesday, June 7, in the parish center 7:30 to 8:30.

If you are looking for help coping with the recent loss of a loved one consider joining St. John the Evangelist’s Bereavement Support Group. The group will begin meeting on May 10 and continue meeting on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the parish center dining room.

For more information call the parish office.

The Greater Pittston Food Pantry is sponsored by the Care and Concern Committee of St. John the Evangelist Parish. If you are in need of food please call 654-9923. Distribution of food is by appointment only.

The Free Health Clinic is open every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the former Seton Catholic High School, and on first come first serve basis.

Pediatric Health Clinic is open on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Registration is held in the Seton building from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Bring your child’s immunizations records.

Greater Pittston Kids Closet is open Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. and on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Closet accepts donations new and gently used. For information call the parish office.

The Pittston Catholic Youth Group will meet on Sunday evenings at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary, Laflin at 6:30 p.m.

The group is under the direction of Father Phil, Father Paul and Jeff McCabe. For more information call Father Paul 654-7542 or email osjseminary@comcast.net ST JOHN’S LUTHERAN 9 Wood St., Pittston Serving in the House of the Lord this morning.

Pastor - John Castellani Organist - Marcia Colleran Lay Reader - Tracy Drummond Acolyte - Justin Peterson Church Service begins at 7:30 a.m. Sun Rise Service; 9:30 a.m.

Regular Service Acolyte Schedule for May is: May1Shelby Rinaldi; 8, Marissa Faccipointi; 15, John Peterson; 22, Katie Colleran; 29, Brooke Cherney.

Altar Guild for May - Michelle Cherney Jennifer Peterson and Cathy Capobianco.

If you have any questions comments or would like to join our Church family please call 655-2505. Our e-mail is stjohnspittston@verizon.com ST. JOHN’S P.M. CHURCH 316 Main St., Avoca Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study 6:007:30 p.m.

ST. MARIA GORETTI Laflin Road, Laflin There will be no CCD class on April 24.

May 1 CCD classes will be canceled due to the First Communion celebration.

The last CCD class will be on May 8.

Our next Flea Market DropOff will be Saturday, April 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Our next Flea Market Sale will be in May. Please watch the bulletin for complete details.

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 Web site: www.stmonicanepa.com Father Leo J. McKernan, Pastor April 24 Easter Sunday Masses: 8:30 a.m. (St. Joseph – site) & 11:00 a.m. (OLOS site) There will be no Bible Study on April 21 & 28.

On May1we will celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday at 3 p.m.

Girls 3 through 12 grades interested in joining the Blessed Mother Sodality call Sandy Nardell at 693-0416 or email srnardell@6mail.com.

SAINT PETER’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 100 Rock Street, Hughestown Stpeters_elc@yahoo.com Sunday 9:00 Sunday School, Confirmation Class; 10:00 Worship Service Easter Sunday Worship Service 9:00 a.m.

April 26, 7:00 p.m. Social Committee meeting May 1, 2:00 p.m. Penny Auction May14, trip to Lancaster to see “Joseph.” There are seats available call Linda @ 655-8995

ST. MARY’S PARISH 200 Stephenson Street, Duryea Rev. Richard Wosiak - Pastor Phone: (570)-457-2291 Easter Sunday - April 24 - 6 a.m. Mass of Resurrection 10 a.m. East Sunday Mass Monday April 25, Monday of Bright Week 7 p.m. Holy Mass SAINT MARY’S/SS PETER AND PAUL’S CHURCHES 715 Hawthorne St./1000 Main St., Avoca stmarysavoca@verizon.net www.stmaryavoca.4lpi.com The Rev. Phillip J. Sladicka and the parishioners of St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St., and SS. Peter and Paul’s Church, 1000 Main St., will celebrate the Mass of the Resurrection at 8 and 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church and at 10 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church.

Congratulations to this week’s winners of St. Mary’s Church’s Pot of Gold raffle: Joyce Kushner, Kevin Boone, Emma Shimko, and Sue Dente.

Congratulations to the following children who will receive the Sacrament of First Communion Saturday, April 30 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church: William Aldrich, Lily Andricks, Tyler Brody, Nicholas Cortes, Madison Evans, James Guariglia, Elizabeth Guzik, Joshua Iovacchini, Hannah Kozlowski, Joseph Long, Frank Lyons, Katelyn Lyons, Mary McAdarra, Syra Reza, Nicholas Sherinsky, Matthew Soy, Matthew Steinkirchner, Ann Marie Sudol, Jonathan Volch, Mariah Volch, and Abagail Winburn.

The members of St. Mary’s/ SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches First Communion class will have

practice for their First Communion April 27-29 at 5 p.m. in St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St. Please note on April 28, in addition to practice, there will also be a scapular service and confession.

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches will have its May Crowning Sunday, May 8 during the 11:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary’s Church. All children in the religious education program should participate.

St. Mary’s Church will have its annual St. Mary’s Classic golf tournament Sunday, May 15 at Pine Hills Country Club, Taylor.

This year’s tournament will be played in memory of Judge Thomas Gibbons. Registration information can be obtained by calling the parish office at 4573412. For sponsorship information, please e-mail Jimbo McMahon at jimmcmahon1@verizon.net.

Become a fan today! St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches now has a page on Facebook.

You can join it by typing in “St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches, Avoca” 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: During March, April, and May at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church, 1000 Main St., at 8 a.m.

Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church.

Miraculous Medal Novena: See FAITH, Page 27

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Mass Weekends Masses: Saturday at 4 p.m. at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church and at 5:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church; Sunday at 8 and 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church and at 10 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church Confession: Saturdays 3-3:45 p.m. at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church; anytime upon request by calling 457-3412.

Prayer Chain: 457-5867 SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 143 Parsonage Street, Pittston The Session of the Second Presbyterian Church, 143 Parsonage Street, Pittston announces the following schedule: Sunday, April 24 - 7 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service; 11 a.m. Worship Monday, April 25 - 6:30 p.m.

Fellowship meeting Tuesday, April 26 - 6 p.m.

Meatball making; 7 p.m. AA Meeting Wednesday, April 20 - 6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Thursday, April 28 - Spaghetti dinner 3-4 p.m. take outs 5-7 p.m. dining room

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Website www.umcpittston.org Phone 655-4340 leave message Sun., April 24, 9:30 a.m. Easter Sunday Tues., May 3 - Hoagie Sale Choices are ham, salami and cheese or turkey and cheese with or without onion. Price of hoagie is $3.50.

To order call 654-3936 or 6931572- Orders must be placed by Sunday, May 1st.

Sat., May 14 - Family Style Roast Chicken Dinner and Bake

Sale. Takeouts start at 4:30 p.m. seating 5 to 7 p.m. - Adults $8.50 - Children $4.25.

Advanced tickets recommended.

For tickets call 603-1915 or 332-9156 on or before Friday, May 6 - please leave a message if no answer.

Saturday, September 24 - Bus trip to Lancaster to see a Doo Wop Cavalcade Show and Smorgasbord dinner at Shady Maple.

For additional information call 603-1915.

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TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH Spring Street and Montgomery Avenue, West Pittston Parish Mission: “To live and build holy community.”

All welcome: Worldwide Anglican Communion: ‘We believe in one holy, Catholic apostolic church.”

Web of information and links at www.trinityepiscopalchurchwestpittston.org and www.diobeth.org.

Sunday Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m. every Sunday. Holy Days as announced.

Easter Day (April 24): 11 a.m.

Easter Sunday Holy Eucharist Mondays are a day of prayer, and special intentions are welcome.

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 an-

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Broad & Church Sts., Pittston Rev. Dr. Michael Turner Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Holy Communion: 1st Sunday each month Choir Rehearsal: Thursday’s at 7 p.m. unless told otherwise United Methodist Women: secondMonday

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nounced.

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.

Party and Banquet Space.

Newly renovated banquet room and kitchen. All Day Rental $100. Reservations at 654-3261.

Music Together Classes: Fun and music for infants and children through age five accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Visit www.musictogether.com for details. Call 654-3261.

Adopt a garden: Various areas of Trinity Grounds are still awaiting adoption and care. A map of the various areas up for adoption is available and volunteers are needed to help provide appreciation and care for our gardens by adopting a section for Spring through Fall 2011.

Trinity’s Giant Neighborhood Yard Sales: Every First Saturday beginning Saturday, May 7! Reserve space in advance by telephoning the parish office at 6543261. All day vendor space only $10. Lunch items such as chilidogs, wimpies and baked goods available throughout the day. Average of 30+ vendors every First Saturday and hundreds of customers visiting! We do the advertising. You make the sales!

Annual Pasta and homemade meatball dinner: Tickets now available! The dinner is scheduled for Saturday, May 14 from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. with both seating or take-outs available. Includes bread, butter, salad, beverages and dessert. Adults: $7.00 / Children Age 10 and Under: $4.

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(with the writer’s name omitted) to Dr. Campenni for a clarification or response. Following is that response: Evidently, Mr/Ms Doe is backing another horse in the upcoming WA School Board election and feels the need to discredit me because he perceives me as a threat. Well, allow me to set the record straight.

The relatives referred to in Mr/ Ms Doe’s letter are Mr. Aritz’s daughters. Yes, we are distantly related (3rd cousins) but who isn’t around here? I have never shared a meal or conversation with them and I really never knew anything about them prior to reviewing the materials presented at the personnel meeting.

If Mr/Ms Doe is truly concerned about jobs being awarded to relatives, then s/he needs to address the number of wives, brothers, daughters, nephews and best friends that this Board has hired and the effect these hires have had on our budget and the quality of our School District. I have neither hired nor attempted to hire any friend or relative into the school district. I have heard and read that I hired relatives, but the detractors never state that the

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Lt. DePrimo Memorial Fund expresses gratitude We the committee of the 1st Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo Memorial Fund, Luzerne Foundation, wish to say “thank you, thank you, thank you” to all our wonderful sponsors, supporters, donors, family and friends, for the successful Night at the Races event we hosted last month.

A fun time was had by all, but more importantly, we will be able to continue to keep Jeff’s spirit alive with a scholarship every year to a Greater Pittston area student, donations to three area schools music department, support for our local veterans, young and old, and community ministries, etc.

As always, we emphasize patronage to all our local sponsors, who are the backbone of many See DEPRIMO, Page 30

YO U R O P I N I O N “relatives” are Mr. Aritz’s daughters. Rather, that fact is conveniently ignore.

Regarding the out-sourcing of the athletic trainer, there was some discussion about this topic over a year ago and I asked the Activities Chair, Dave Alberigi, to provide documentation of the terms of agreement and costs to the District that these agencies could offer us. Of course, no information was ever provided to me and the Activities Chair never presented a viable, documented alternative to the position of athletic trainer. Given that I have been effectively shunned by the Board majority, I do not see how Mr/Ms Doe conjectures this is somehow my fault.

Concerning the wrongful termination lawsuit filed by Mr. Simmons, yes I did vote with the Board to terminate him. However, the first I heard of this issue was at my first Board meeting. I am not at liberty to discuss the details of this matter because all of my information was gleaned during a series of personnel meetings, which are not open to the public or discussion. With that said, the matter is in litigation and, through council, I have provided the facts which demonstrate what was done by administration and the other board mem-

bers noting that I relied 100% on the advice of our solicitor, Ray Hassey, for direction on what should be done. Suffice it to say that based on the content of the

lawsuit filed by Mr. Simmons, I can agree with one line in Mr/Ms Doe’s letter that reads “Now the taxpayers face another potential wrongful termination law suit

thanks in no part to Dr. Campenni’s vote.”

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She sits up by herself and crawls.

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Anna’s mom, my daughter, is a single parent.

She is a college student who will graduate from LCCC in May and is applying to Misericordia University to continue her studies in Special Education.

I am committed to help my daughter to raise and provide for Anna.

When we began to look for pediatric care for baby we were prepared to deal with judgmental people who treated us poorly in less than optimal surroundings due to lack of insurance and inability to pay.

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We truly feel that everyone at Care and Concern has become a part of Anna’s extended family.

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The “care and concern” they have for our little one and her mommy are apparent in everything they do. My daughter looks forward to her appointments so

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She receives so much encouragement there as a young mom.

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In preparation for Easter, I have been reading the Gospel of Mark and thinking about hardened hearts.

There is so much hardness, coldness in our world today. We barely notice each other. We follow our routines and traditions but don’t really think about what we are doing because life is so busy and noisy.

There is so much pain and heartache in the world; it’s easier just to tune it out than feel it.

Mayors request financial support for fireworks display Dear Area Business and Civic Leaders, On behalf of the communities of West Pittston Borough and the City of Pittston, we would like to enlist your assistance in providing a Fireworks Display for the people of Greater Pittston during the week of the celebration of the birthday of our nation’s independence.

Our major concern is the need of for financial help in procuring a professional service to display the fireworks in a safe environment.

This is why we are seeking your generosity in this endeavor.

We hope that you will be able to make a donation, large or small. We appreciate any support you offer and we will ensure that your sponsorship is publicly advertised.

Finally, we truly feel this Fireworks Display will help to continue the harmonious relationship between the people, businesses and government officials of both communities.

More importantly, it will provide a fun event for all the people of the Greater Pittston area, and it will help foster pride in the great events surrounding the founding of our great nation, especially for the youth of our area.

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charitable events, not just ours.

We can’t say enough about our supporters who have come to our event for the last three years, and those who have just joined our family.

You truly prove that this is the Valley with a Heart.

Thank you again, and may the Good Lord bless you all with music in your heart, and love for our country and all who serve.

Committee of the 1st Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo Memorial Fund

If you decide to assist us from either side of the river, please send your donation to “Pittston-West Pittston Community Fund” c/o Pittston City Clerk’s Office, Pittston City Hall, 35 Broad Street, Pittston, Pa 18640 as soon as possible.

The fireworks display is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, July 3.

Jason Klush, Mayor City of Pittston William Goldsworthy, Mayor West Pittston Borough

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renovation project on its indoor pool. Renovations included a new HVAC system and retiling of the pool floor.

“Improvements can be seen throughout the facility,” said Mendicino. “We have a newly remodeled multipurpose room and babysitting room. You can also see pictures of our youths and members hanging throughout the facility. This is a community organization and we want our members to feel comfortable and at home.”

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criminal prosecution including, but not limited: Homicide, DUI homicide, DUI homicide, Drug Trafficking and Possession, Assault, Battery, Domestic Violence, Robbery, Child Abuse and Elder Abuse.

In addition, he has worked with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, US Marshall Service, PA State Police and Local Law Enforcement assisting in search and seizure procedures as well as testimony issues. He has prepared over 1000 witnesses; reviewed over 1000 criminal reports; and reviewed/approved Search Warrant Applications for Local Law Enforcement.

In 1991, Vough founded the Law Offices of Vough & Associates. Since its inception Vough & Associates has grown to serve over 3000 clients through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

WA Class of ‘78

Frank Tierney and friends are planning an informal reunion for Wyoming Area’s Class of 1978 on May 21, at Rodano’s in Wilkes-Barre.

To RSVP or for more information please contact Frank Tierney atfptierney@hotmail.com; Paula Smith Opel atpopel@epix.netor 570-675-4722; or Patricia Bilder Forry atrjforry@comcast.netor 717-6953236.

and now employs a staff of ten.

He represents clients in various civil matters and in all types of civil litigation.

He serves his community in various capacities: Counsel to the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce; Member of the Knights of Columbus; Lector, Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish; Member of the Fox Hill Country Club: Previously served as a Solicitor and later Chairman of the Board for the WilkesBarre Chapter of Make-A-Wish Foundation and Athletic Director and Basketball Coach of St. Mary’s Assumption School, Pittston.

Vough resides in West Pittston with his wife, the former Cindy Forlenza, and they are the proud parents of four children, Michael, Matthew, Nicholas and Jessica.

Invitations are in the mail to all members and friends of the Chamber. For further information, please contact the Chamber office at 655-1424.

Pittston Library

The Hangout Club, Pittston Area Memorial Library’s Young Adult book club for high school students, will meet on Monday, April 25 at 6 p.m. Copies of this month’s selection. "The Angel of Death" by Alane Ferguson, are available for checkout at the circulation desk. new members are always welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Celebrate Children’s Book Week at Pittston Area Memorial Library, from Monday May 2 through Saturday, May 7, children up to age 12 can select a book from a special cart located near the circulation desk (one

book per child) Children will also receive a a treat.

Pittston Area Memorial Library is located at 47 Broad Street, Pittston. Hours are Mondays and Thursdays, 12 to 8 p.m; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9a.m. to 5 p.m; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone number is 654-9565 or visit on the web at www.pittstonlibrary.com Blogfest Friday

Area bloggers from Lackawanna and Luzerne counties will participate in another blogfest meet and greet Friday, April 29, at Rooney’s Irish Pub on Main Street in Pittston starting at 6:00 p.m..

PittstonPolitics.com blogger and organizer Joe Valenti said, “Last time around blogger Gort42 helped organize the shindig. Gort, however, has experienced a long case of writer’s block and has hung up his keyboard. Dave Yonki, of the LuLac Political Newsletter has offered to step up to the plate and lend a helping hand.”

Admission is free, no speeches, cash bar.

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Duryea Police, Avoca Firefighters raise $ Duryea Police Chief Nick Lohman and Avoca Fire Department Sgt. Chris Collins announced the 5th annual Guns ‘n’ Hoses charity basketball game to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital was the most successful one in the history of the event. The event raised $3,000.

In addition, the game itself was a thriller with the Police officers edging out the Firefighters 106-104 in overtime at the Pittston Area High School gym.

The participating police officers and firefighters thank everyone who made this event a success especially the West Side Stars cheerleaders; My Sister’s Kitchen Restaurant, Duryea; the University of Scranton Dance

team; Rocky from Mornings with Rocky and Sue on 98.5 KRZ; Magisterial District Judge Fred Pierantoni III; all of the local businesses who donated door prizes; and everyone who made donations including a $12 donation from a little girl named Santina from Duryea to $100 donations from people all over Luzerne County; the players, referees, and crew helping with the event; and everyone else who helped.

Anyone eeking participants for charity basketball games should contact Chief Lohman at 457-1721 ext. 2 or send him a message via the Duryea Police Facebook page.

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Rocks from 98.5 KRZ FM announces the starting lineup.

Judge Fred Pierantoni poses with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins mascot Tux, players, officials, and the We Children's Research Hospital.

The University of Scranton Dance Team cheers on the players before their halftime show.

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Germania Hose Company Chief Joe Bender holds his six-week-old son Brayden while proud grandpa Ted Bender looks on from the stands.

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$3000 in annual charity basketball game

Jason Schwartztrauber of the Police, right, shoots as Mike Noreika of the Firefighters defends.

est Side All Stars before the Guns 'n' Hoses event to benefit St. Jude

West Side All Stars cheerleaders Kendyl Margallis, left, Paige Stanley, Keilan Verdekal, Alyx Mikolaichik, and Madison Wageman-Russo work on face painting.

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Eleven-month-old Courtney Korea, left, is held by her mom Alana, both of Duryea.

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Wyoming Area Concerned Candidates announce slate The Wyoming Area Concerned Candidates ticket announced their candidacy for the Wyoming Area School Board.

They are Nick DeAngelo, Jerry Stofko and Toni Valenti.

Nick DeAngelo

Nick DeAngelo currently serves on the Wyoming Area School Board and announced his candidacy for another four year term. He will be seeking both the Democratic and Republican nominations. Nick and his wife, the former Lisa Tocheny, are life-long residents and graduates of Wyoming Area. They are the proud parents’ of three children all of whom attend or have attended Wyoming Area: Daniella, Elena and Julianna.

Nick was born and raised in Exeter and lived there for 36 years and for the last 15 years the family’s home has been in Wyoming. “I am proud to call both of these towns my home,” Nick says.

Nick is a member of St. Anthony’s Church in Exeter and also a member of the Holy Name Society. He is a lifetime member of the Exeter Fire and Rescue Hose Company #1. He is a past coach for the Exeter Panthers C team and assisted in coaching in the Wyoming – West Wyoming Little League. He is also a member of the Exeter Lion’s Club.

While a member of the Wyoming Area School Board, Nick served as Board President, Vice- President and Treasurer.

He also served a one year term on the West Side Vocational Technical Joint Committee School Board. Nick has been employed for 34 years in retail sale, 19 of which have been in managerial positions.

If re-elected, Nick pledges to continue to focus on the children and taxpayers of the District.

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Jerry Stofko

Jerry Stofko is announcing his candidacy over the Wyoming Area School board. Jerry is seeking a 4 year term on the School Board. Jerry was born and raised in Harding by his parents George and Anna. Jerry is the youngest of five siblings. He is a member of the 1966 West Pittston graduating class.

He went on to serve two years

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Jerry Stofko

Toni Valenti

in the Army Air Calvary with a one year deployment in Vietnam where he rose to the rank of Sergeant E-5. During his deployment he was awarded 3 purple hearts, 2 Bronze Stars with V Device for heroism and The Air Medal for participating in over 25 Aerial Missions over hostile territory. He is a Life Member of Purple Heart.

After Honorable Discharge from the Army he worked at Celotex in Harding where he was a member of the OCAW Local 8-1.

He also worked as a heavy equipment operator joining the Operating Engineers until he was employed by the Postal Service where he retired after 32 years as a Letter Carrier in Scranton where he was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers.

Jerry has long been an active member in the community. He is a Life Member of VFW Post 396 where he has served as Jr. and Sr. Vice President as well as three years as Commander. He is also a Life Member of the American Legion. He served as Parade Chairman of the Wyoming/West Wyoming Memorial Day Parade for five years and Chairman of the Confederate Soldier Memorial. He is a past member of St. John the Baptist Holy Name in Pittston and is currently a member of Corpus Christi Parish.

As a candidate for School Board, Jerry is sensitive to the poor economic climate that everyone is experiencing, high unemployment, escalating gas, food and heating costs; therefore, the District must live within

its means and not continue to overburden the taxpayers. Jerry pledges to investigate every available option to reduce District expenditures. “The time has come that everyone must work together as a team…the School Board, Employees and Taxpayers to achieve the goal of reduced spending without compromising the quality of education at Wyoming Area,” he says.

Jerry resides in Exeter with his wife Katie and is the Sstepfather of Jerry Wall and Susanne Wesbrook, both graduates of Wyoming Area. He is the grandfather of Jerry Wall, Jr. a student at Montgomery Ave. Elementary.

Corpus Christi Parish (formerly Immaculate Conception Church) and its Altar and Rosary Society, where she served as President and is the current Treasurer. She has been involved in Scouting for the past 30 years, serving as Den Mother for 8 years and Chairperson of Cub Scout Pack 302 for the past 22 years. Toni is a member of the

Toni Valenti

Toni Valenti of West Pittston is a candidate for School Director in the Wyoming Area School District. She will seek both the Democratic and Republican Nomination.

Valenti is a graduate of Saint John the Evangelist High School and is currently employed as Office Manager for Cenera Auto Parts, Inc. West Pittston.

Toni is currently serving her 20th year on the Wyoming Area School Board, where she served as the first female President, Secretary and Treasurer. She represents Wyoming Area on the Luzerne Intermediate Unit board where she is presently serving as the first female President on that board. She was on the Strategic Planning Committee at Wyoming Area and represented the Board at the Parents Awareness Group meetings.

Valenti is a member of the

Exeter Lion’s Club where she served as the first female President and was the first female member. She helped organize the first West Pittston/Pittston July 4th celebration. She is currently serving on the Luzerne County Transportation Board where she is the Secretary.

Toni served as President of the Wyoming Area Basketball Parents Organization. She was involved with the West Pittston Little League for 14 years, serving as President of the Little League Ladies Auxiliary and Secretary of the Little League Board of Directors.

Toni is the daughter of the late Albino and Antoinette Forlenza Ciampi. She is married to Faust Valenti and they are the parents of a son Michael, married to the former Mara Pagnotti, who are the proud parents of Toni’s granddaughter, Nina Antoinette.

Michael and Mara are graduates of Wyoming Area and owners of Michael Valenti’s Restaurant, Exeter.

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new Pittston Division on Monday, April 25, from 6:00- 6:45 p.m. in the Pittston YMCA. Classes will be held weekly.

Lynnette’s Twirlerettes has a 28 year history with other divisions in Carbondale-Lackawanna County, Forest City-Susquehanna County, Lake ArielWayne County and now in Pittston-Luzerne County. They have traveled and performed extensively across the United States, Canada, Bermuda, and the Caribbean.

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Lions Scholarships

The Hughestown Lions Club will sponsor three scholarships again this year. All participants must be from Hughestown and seniors at Pittston Area. Participants can get application forms from the guidance counselor at Pittston Area High School.

This year the club is proud to announce that a $500 scholarship has been added as well as two $250.00 scholarships.

This is just one of many functions that the Lions Club provides in the borough. Anyone wishing to join the club may call President Steve Golya at 6554552 or contact any member.

IAA Membership Drive

The Italian American Association of Luzerne County is conducting its 2011 Membership Drive. If you are of Italian Decent or married to someone of Italian Descent, come and celebrate your heritage by participating in cultural events, community service, scholarship programs and social events.

This membership is open to Luzerne and surrounding county residents. For information please call Judy Deice at 654-7600 or Louise Castellani at 654-6454.

South main Street. Luzerne County District Justice Fred Pierantoni will be Principal Speaker. He a graduate of Temple Law School and has been District Judge for 19 yrs.

Nominations for 2011/12 officers will be presented by Barbara Lanunziata and Sally Scott.

Elections take place at the May meeting Lithuanian Women

The Lithuanian Womens Club of Wyoming Valley will hold its April Meeting at Boscov’s on Tuesday, April 26. Meeting will be at one with lunch beforehand at noon. Pres. Martha Warnagiris will preside and invites all members and guests to attend. Plans will be discussed for the annual Spring Enrollment Banquet.

Osteoporosis Seminar

Geisinger will host a free osteoporosis seminar at 5:30 p.m.

Monday, May 2, at Geisinger Specialty Services, Entrance C, 675 Baltimore Drive, WilkesBarre.

As you age, the risk for osteoporosis increases and it often strikes silently and without warning, making early detection vital. Geisinger rheumatology experts will be on hand for to discuss prevention, risk factors, di-

agnosis and treatment of osteoporosis in women and men. A demonstration of a DXA bone density scan - the gold standard in detecting osteoporosis - will be provided.

Registration is required.

Please call 1-800-275-6401 and say “CareLink,” or register online at www.geisinger.org/ events.

Rummage Sale

The Washington Square Residents’ Club, Washington Square Apartments, 163 South Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre, is sponsoring their annual RumSee BRIEFS, Page 36

The rebate period for payment of the 2011 county and municipal taxes will expire on Saturday, April 30. Office hours are on Monday and Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Jenkins Township municipal building, 46 1/2 Main Street, Inkerman during the rebate period only.

Also office hours will be every Tuesday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at 3 Laflin Road, Inkerman or you may call the tax collector at 6549710 if these hours are not convenient.

Payments can be sent in the mail and postmark date will be accepted. If you have not received your tax bill or if you have received a bill in error, please contact the tax collector. Also if your bill is paid by an escrow account, send your bill to the mortgage company as soon asp possible to ensure prompt payment.

Chicken BBQ

The Falls Lions Club will hold a Chicken Barbecue Dinner (eat in or take out) on Sunday, May 1, from 11 a.m. until sold out. Dinner includes half chicken, baked potato, baked beans, coleslaw, roll, dessert & refreshments.

Event will be held at the Volunteer Hall, Route 92, Falls.

The Polish American Congress of Northeastern Pennsylvania will conduct its 34th annual Holocaust Memorial Mass at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, May 1, in St. Stanislaus Church, North Main Street, Wilkes-Barre.

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The Jacquelines, ladies auxuliary to the JFK Council 372 Kights of Columbus, will have their April Meeting on Tuesday, april 26, at the Council Home 55

lit to memorialize our great Polish pope, John Paul II. All members are asked to meet at the church prior to service time.

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Holocaust Mass Jacquelines Meeting

Immediately prior to the Mass PAC members will present special gifts: chain and crown of thorns to symbolize the millions of Holocaust victims, sheaves of wheat symbolizing the rebirth of Poland, bread and grapes symbolizing new life, doves, and lily symbolizing peace. Members will then light votive candles in memory of those who perished in the 27 known concentration camps in Europe.

Six of the camps were Auschwitz, Dachau, Treblinka, Bergen-Belsen, Buchenwald, and Theresiendstadt. A seventh candle is lit in memory of over 15,000 Polish Army officers and intelligentsia massacred in the Katyn Forest. The final candle is

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mage Sale, May 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and May 6 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon (Bag Day).

There will also be a bake sale.

Lots of clothing, electrical items, knick-knacks, books, jewelry, and lots more.

Senior Dinner Dance

“Hollywood Glamour” is this year’s theme for the 44th annual senior dinner dance sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne-Wyoming Counties.

This gala event will be held at Genetti’s Best Western, WilkesBarre on May 11 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Swing and sway or just listen to the wonderful tunes of this year’s entertainment, the “Fancy Dancer “band.

There will be over 65 door prizes and a grand prize donated

by Central Penn Gas for the lucky persons chosen to be the King and Queen of the dance.

Open to all adults, tickets are $21 for age 60 plus and $22 for under age 60. A cash bar is available.

Tickets can be purchased at any senior center listed on www.aginglw.org or by calling Rhonda Adams at #822-1159 Ext. 3337 or for more information call Brenda Lispi at # 8221159 Ext. 3333.

PA Class of 1981

Pittston Area class of 1981 will hold a reunion meeting - cookout on Saturday, May 28 at 3:30 p.m. at the home of Sandy RussoSchwartz, 12 Friend Street, Pittston. Classmates that plan on attending are asked to please email paclassof1981@gmail.com or Sandy directly via Facebook.

RSVP for the class reunion are due by June 1 with payment of $35 per person due no later than July 1. Please forward payments to Patty Capitano-Kachinsky, 508 McCullen Street, Duryea Pa 18642. Our 30th class reunion will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Firelite Banquet Hall Dupont.

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Salvation Army Camp

The Salvation Army is now taking applications for their weeklong, summer camp program at Camp Ladore. Summer

camp dates are June 22-27, July 8-16, and August 3-8.

“It’s an experience not to be missed,” observes Wilkes-Barre Salvation Army Captain Patty Richwine. “Time spent at camp can be a life-changing experience for kids. We are so grateful to our friends who sponsored these children.”

Last summer, 34 children from the Wilkes-Barre area went to a weeklong camp where they played sports, swam, explored the outdoors and made crafts.

Children ages 7-17 can have the opportunity to attend The Salvation Army camp at Camp Ladore in Waymart. The camp is owned and operated by The Salvation Army and consists of 1,200 acres of land surrounding a 265 acre lake.

Programs contribute to the spiritual, educational, social, and recreational needs of every camp. Transportation is provided to and from camp. Scholarships are based on need, with proper paperwork completed two weeks before camp.

“School will be ending soon,” Richwine points out. “For some kids, going to Camp Ladore is the highlight of the whole summer.”

Parents interested in sending their children to summer camp should register at The Salvation Army, 17 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilkes-Barre. For more information, contact The Salvation Army at 570-824-8741.

Theatre Workshops

The Music Box is pleased to announce the following Theatre Workshops: Children’s Summer Theatre Workshop for ages 8-12. Classes begin July 25 and run Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. - noon through August 19. The students will perform Disney’s Aladdin Kids on August 19 & 20. Tuition is $200 per child.

Music Box Theatre Academy for ages13-18. Classes begin August 30 and will be held twice weekly in the evening through October 13. The students will perform Grease on October 14, 15 & 16. Tuition is $275 per student.

Both programs are enrolling now and will fill up very quickly.

Call 283-2195 for enrollment forms or additional information.

All classes will be held at The Music Box Dinner Playhouse,

196 Hughes Street in Swoyersville.

PA Class of 1986

Pittston Area Class of 1986 will hold a 25th reunion week-

end. The following events are set: Friday September 24, tailgate party at PAHS 7-9 p.m. and Saturday, September 25, networking at Good Fellos in Pittston from 7-11 p.m.

All interested alumni are

asked to contact either Janine Kubasko-Starinsky (Starz364@verizon.net)or Romaine Gillow Astolfi (rtessie@aol.com) on face book or email with current mailing addresses or to join the committee.

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The Old Forge Athletic Association will hold registration for Jr. Blue Devils football and cheerleading on April 28 from 6-8 p.m. and April 30 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Old Forge High School lobby.

Residents of Old Forge ages 513 are eligible to participate.

Registration fees are $45 for a single child, $65 for families with two children; and $75 for families with three or more children.

For more information contact OFAA president Shawn Nee at 650-2021.

Pasta Dinner

The Old Forge Boys’ Roundball Club will hold its annual Pasta Dinner on May 1 from 12-4 p.m. at Arcaro and Genell’s Banquet Room. The Dinner is eat-in or take-out and includes pasta, a salad, desert and a beverage.

Tickets are $9 for adults and $4 for children under 12, and can be purchased from any member of the Old Forge Boys’ Basketball Program or at the door.

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Sponsors are also welcome at $100 per hole.

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Retirees to Meet

The Old Forge Retired Citizens will meet May 4, at 2 p.m. at Arcaro and Genell’s.

Reservations and payments for the May 15 Mother and Father’s ay dinner will be taken at the meeting.

Nemetz at 267-6802.

All proceeds go to the Kiel Eigen Fund.

Joseph and Giovanna Saporito and Family would like to wish your family a

Tee Time for Kiel

The Friends of Kiel Eigen are sponsoring the Third Annual Tee Time for Kiel Golf Tournament on June 4 at Sand Springs Golf Club. The Tournament is Captain and Crew with a 1 p.m. shotgun start.

Cost is $100 per player and includes golf fees, lunch, dinner and a snack and drink at the turn.

Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch and range time scheduled for 12 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for first and second place in each flight.

Teams will be accepted on a first-come basis. All fees must accompany registration. Hole

Hughestown news notes Hughestown residents will not have newspapers picked upon Monday, April 25, due to the holiday. Place at curbside for Tuesday pick up.

No pick up of grass or lawn material as yet. Borough has been working with Dupont, hopefully to make an agreement for this.

Hughestown Girls League sig-

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nups still going on this Thursday from 6 to 7 in the borough building. Tenative opening day is May 7. Final plans for the new stand are being completed. Donations are being accepted. Drop them off at borough building. The refrigerator has been donated in memory of Joann Davenport.

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Kim Marie Alfano a candidate for Pittston City Council Kim Marie Alfano would like to formally announce her candidacy for Pittston City Council.

A Pittston resident for over 23 years, she is married to Jim Alfano and has two sons, James and Nicholas.

Formerly from Moosic, she is the daughter of Joseph and Andrea Craig of Moosic.

A graduate of Riverside Jr./Sr. High School and Marywood, with a Bachelor’s degree in English and a certified paralegal, plus real estate credits from Penn State.

Employed by the Riverside School District for 25 years, Mrs. Alfano worked in the Business Office and now works with transportation and state reporting for the District. For over eight years, she represented the RESPA as union president.

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Mrs. Alfano has also been actively involved in the Pittston Little League for over 13 years, serving as player agent and pub-

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LLVSA bills due The Lower Lackawanna Valley Sewer Authority rules and regulations require bills to be mailed to the owner of the property and not the tenant. Any agreement between owner and tenant is in no way a concern of the LLVSA. The homeowner is solely responsible for the payment for services at LLVSA. Any customer bill not paid by the due date will be subject to a five percent late charge that will be computed on any unpaid charges. Any owner who is over two quarters delinquent on their LLVSA bill will be placed on our water shut off program and/or a lien may be placed against the property.

The American Water Company has informed the LLVSA that they will charge a $30 fee for the water service to be shut off and a $30 fee for turning the water service back on. Your LLVSA sewer account will be charged the $60 fee charged to LLVSA by American Water Company.

Senior citizens are reminded that proof of age (photo ID or driver’s license) is required with every bill they submit either through the mail or at our office on Coxton Road in Duryea. Any customer 62 years of age and older and owning and residing in

the home, qualify for a ten percent discount on their sewer bill.

Businesses and tenant occupied units do not qualify for the senior citizens discount.

The LLVSA payment can also be made at the Medicine Shoppe in Old Forge, Llewellyn’s Pharmacy in Avoca or The Hub in Dupont. However, senior Ccitizen discount cannot be applied at these locations.

The LLVSA is now accepting “over the telephone payments� with MasterCard and Visa credit card/debit cards only.

Call the LLVSA business office at 655-1665 to make a payment. Any customer using their “on-line� banking system must verify that the correct LLVSA account number is on the check and that one check per payment is issued for every individual account. Some banks only provide one account number for verification. This will prevent the wrong LLVSA account from being incorrectly applied.

The business office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The business office is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Any questions concerning these programs, please contact LLVSA at 655-1665.

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Easter services in borough begin as early as 7 a.m.

Happy Easter everybody!

Many religious services are taking place throughout town today.

The Rev. Michael Shambora and the congregation of the Bethel United Methodist Church, 532 Main St., will have their Easter service today at 11:15 a.m.

The Rev. Barbara Shaw Jenkins and the congregation of the Langcliffe Presbyterian Church, 1001 Main St., will celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus at their service today at 11:15 a.m.

The Rev. Rich Rock and the congregation of St. John’s Primitive Methodist Church, 314 Main St., will have Easter services today at 7 and 10 a.m.

The Rev. Phillip J. Sladicka and the parishioners of St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St., and SS. Peter and Paul’s Church, 1000 Main St., will celebrate the Mass of the Resurrection at 8 and 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church and at 10 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church.

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First Communion class will have practice for their First Communion April 27-29 at 5 p.m. in St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St. Please note on April 28, in addition to practice, there will also be a scapular service and confession.

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30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Duryea Municipal Building, 315 Main St., Duryea. The National Take Back Initiative provides the community with a safe place to depose of any unwanted, unused, or outdated prescriptions. Please note this program is not just for Duryea residents. Anyone can utilize it. For more information, please visit the Duryea Police Facebook page or www.DEA.gov and click on the “Got Drugs” banner on the top of the screen.

Happy Birthday

Berkheimer Associates recently mailed sewer bills to all Avoca borough residents. Please note the property owners are responsible for paying the bills. If the bills are not paid in full by December 31, 2011, they will be turned over to Creditech. All accounts that are delinquent $70 or more for more than one year will be placed on a water shutoff list.

Property owners will also be responsible for water shutoff and restoration fees.

Happy birthday to Bob Ryzner Sr. who will celebrate his special day Thursday, April 28.

Wildcats Sign-ups

Concert Sunday

The Duryea Wildcats will have early sign-up sessions April 27 and May 11 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Duryea Sports Complex, corner of Kramer and Shaft Streets, Duryea. All participants must submit their birth certificate, two proofs of residency, a photo, and medical clearance from a doctor to play. The registration fee is $60 and 20 tickets for a single family and $60 and 25 tickets for a family of two or more. Returning players who have not returned their uniforms are asked to do so at this time.

For more information, please email Wildcatsmommy05@verizon.net.

The congregation of the Langcliffe Presbyterian Church, 1001 Main St., will host a concert by the Northeast Choral Society Youth Division Sunday, May 1 at 3 p.m. in the church sanctuary.

Refreshments will be served following the concert. A free will offering will be accepted as well as non-perishable food donations for a local food pantry.

Raffle Winners

Congratulations to this week’s winners of St. Mary’s Church’s Pot of Gold raffle: Joyce Kushner, Kevin Boone, Emma Shimko, and Sue Dente.

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Crime Watch

The Duryea Police, the Duryea Neighborhood Crime Watch, and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration invite the community to participate in the National Take Back Initiative Saturday, April

Avoca V.F.W. Post 8335 will have its annual spaghetti dinner Saturday, April 30 from 1-5 p.m. at the post home, 915 Main St. Takeouts will be available too.

Tickets are $6 and can be purchased from any member or at the post home.

Waleski Camps

The Stan Waleski Basketball Camp will take place July 11-29 at the St. Joseph’s Oblates Seminary gymnasium, 1880 Highway 315, Pittston, for boys and girls in Kindergarten through eighth grade. The camp stresses fundamentals, skills, team play, and fun. All attendees will receive a camp T-shirt and certificate. Discounts are available for players who register by May 1. There are also discounts for multiple family members attending the camp.

For more information, please

VFW Auxiliary

V.F.W. Post 8335 Ladies Auxiliary will have a brief meeting Monday, May 2 at 6 p.m. at the post home, 915 Main St. President June Fitzgerald will preside over the meeting. Mary Ann Ruane will be installing the officers elected for the 2011-2012 term at this time: June Fitzgerald, president; Mary Ann Tigue, senior vice president; Joan Emlaw, junior vice president; Patricia Rinkus, treasurer; Patricia Bartnicki, chaplain; Sylvia Smith, conductress; Betty Lewis, guard; Mary Starinsky, patriotic instructor; Mary Orluk, secretary; and trustees Mary Hadley, Marilyn O’Boyle, and Elaine Frietas. Following the installation ceremony, dinner will be served. All members should attend this important meeting.

Yard Waste

Avoca Borough will have yard waste collections Tuesday, May 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.

Please note that grass clippings, leaves, and brush must be placed in separate containers. The tree limbs should not exceed three feet in length and one-half inch in diameter.

Please note that 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. They will not be collected. Collection items should be placed curbside by 8 a.m. on the collection date.

Please note due to the large volume of yard waste and grass, the

collection may take two or three days to complete. Please leave your items curbside. They will be collected.

May Crowning

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches will have its May Crowning Sunday, May 8 during the 11:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St. All children in the religious education program should participate.

Night at the Races

The Avoca A.O.H. will have sponsor a Night at the Races Saturday, May 14 at the West Side Social Club, 711 McAlpine St. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the races will begin at 7:30 p.m. Race sponsorships are $50.

And horse sponsorships are $10 which includes admission, food, and beverages at the event. All proceeds will benefit the A.O.H. scholarship program.

Golf Tournament

St. Mary’s Church will have its annual St. Mary’s Classic golf tournament Sunday, May 15 at Pine Hills Country Club, Taylor.

This year’s tournament will be played in memory of Judge Thomas Gibbons. Registration information can be obtained by calling the parish office at 4573412. For sponsorship information, please e-mail Jimbo McMahon at jimmcmahon1@verizon.net.

Permit Reminder

Residents are reminded that Avoca Borough and Luzerne County permits are required prior to starting work on any of the following projects: new residential or commercial construction, additions, renovations, demolitions, garages, swimming pools, decks, sheds and electrical work.

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The following children will receive the Sacrament of First Communion Saturday, April 30 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church: William Aldrich, Lily Andricks, Tyler Brody, Nicholas Cortes, Madison Evans, James Guariglia, Elizabeth Guzik, Joshua Iovacchini, Hannah Kozlowski, Joseph Long, Frank Lyons, Katelyn Lyons, Mary McAdarra, Syra Reza, Nicholas Sherinsky, Matthew Soy, Matthew Steinkirchner, Ann Marie Sudol, Jonathan Volch, Mariah Volch, and Abagail Winburn.

The members of St. Mary’s/ SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches

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contact Coach Waleski at 4571206 or stanwaleski@yahoo.com or Coach LoBrutto at 654-8030. Camp information is also available at www.stanwaleski.com.

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Annual Dupont Softball Tournament slated July 15-17 The 5th Annual Dupont Softball Tournament has been scheduled for July 15-17 at the Dupont Little League Field.

All proceeds from this tournament will benefit the Dupont Little League, the Dupont Lions Club and other local charities.

The games are set to begin on Friday, July 15, at 7 p.m. and continue through all day Saturday, July 16, before concluding on Sunday, July 17.

This event will be a doubleelimination tournament which guarantees each participating team at least two games played.

Entry fee for each team will be $150.00 with prizes being awarded to the winner and runner-up of the event.

For further information or to enter a team please contact Rob Lopata at 883-0185 as entrants are limited.

Collecting DVDs

Sarah Snyder, a student at Holy Redeemer High School, is working on her Girl Scout Silver Award.

She is collecting adult and children DVDs to send to the head trauma unit at John Heinz Rehab Hospital and also the pediatric unit at Mercy Hospital.

There will be a box in the back of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and also at the Dupont Municipal Building to drop the DVDs in.

Food Giveaway

The monthly food distribution sponsored by the Dupont Lions will be held on Thursday, April 28, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Holy Mother of Sorrows Parish Hall on Wyoming Ave. All qualifying residents of Dupont and Suscon are eligible.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Justin Baran, who will be celebrating his birthday on Monday, April 25, from your family and friends.

Justin is a student at Bloomsburg and is the son of Jeanene and Jeffrey Baran.

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Night at the Races

The Avoca AOH will hold a Night at the Races on May 14.

Race sponsorships are only

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$50.00 and horse sponsorships are $10.00 which includes your admission, food and beverages.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and racing will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the West Side Social Club in West Avoca.

All proceeds will benefit the AOH scholarship program.

PACC Meeting

The Polish American Citizens Club of Elm Street Dupont will hold their regular monthly meeting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, at the Club home.

PACC active members are encouraged to attend; refreshments will be served after the meeting.

Barletta Office

A representative from Congressman Lou Barletta’s office will be available at the West Pittston Municipal Building on Exeter Avenue, the first and third Wednesdays of every month from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

The representative will be there to answer questions from residents regarding Medicare, Social Security, Veterans benefits, etc.

No appointments are necessary, any resident with questions or concerns are welcome to stop by during these hours.

Eco-tip

Here is Joey Jones Eco-tip of the week: This past Friday, April 22, was Earth Day! Help the earth by recycling your cereal boxes. This saves trees!

Medication Disposal

Residents can turn in their unused or expired medication for safe disposal at the Dupont Municipal Building on Saturday April 30. Dupont Borough will have a box for the drug disposal in the manager’s office, or you can visit www.dea.gov or call 800-882-9539 for a collection site near you.

Yard Waste

Dupont Borough reminds residents that yard waste pickup is for small projects only.

Anyone doing a major tree cutting or bush removal project must make arrangements to have the borough truck parked and someone to load the truck.

The cost per load is $15.00 per load for fuel and labor. Call the borough office for available rates and times.

Reservations are being accepted for spring cleaning bulk pickups which will take place on Thursdays and Fridays during the month of May. Contact the municipal office for available dates and times.

Information regarding yard maintenance, dog ordinance, pavilion rental and park cleanup can be found on the Dupont borough website at www.dupontpa.info.

300 Club Winners

Holy Name 300 Club Winners Final Week: $500.00 - Joe Cronick, $100.00 -Rich Antal $ 50.00 - Irene Kivak, $25.00 -E & J Eustice $ 25.00 Alice Jones Candidates Rally

Members of Team Patriot, candidates for Pittston Area School Board, will hold a rally on Thursday, April 28, at the Jenkins Twp. Hose Company 2nd Street Port Griffith, from7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The public is invited to attend and refreshments will be severed.

Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased from any member of the team or at the door. Team members are John Boone, Casey Donahue, Tony Guariglia, Joe Kelly, and Charles Sciandra.

Service Schedule

Dupont service schedule for the week of April 25: Monday, April 25 - Purple refuses bags Tuesday, April 26 - Ashes,

If you have an article which you would like to submit you can send the information to dupont.news@comcast.net or by calling 654-0897.Send your news items by Wednesday evening. Please include a contact phone number.

Bowling Results

Magic Circle High Scratch Series Scores: Edward Collins, 699; John Colarusso, 650; Bill Pupa, 600; Kyle Wagner, 599; Francis Pupa, 584; Drew Nicholson, 578; Rich Sr. Aston, 567; Paul Chmiel, 553; John Pupa, 550; Russ Stevens, 539.

Friday Junior/Senior High Scratch Series Scores: Men’s Division: Kyle Berlinski, 568; Michael Szumski, 513; Kevin Boone, 461; Sam Carlen, 440; Tyler Baran, 437.

Women’s Division: Chantel Cebula, 325.

American High Scratch Series Scores: Dave Kern, 708; Jerry Coggins, 693; Neal Elko, 690; John Grohowski, 687; Mark Kulick, 654; Tom Spurlin, 651; Rob Miller, 645; Pete Latona, 614; Gary Jr. Magdon, 608; Bruce Rydzy, 585.

Dupont Bowlerettes High Scratch Series Scores: Gracelynn Williamson, 526; Helen Zapotoski, 493; Rose McDade, 491; Connie Berlinski, 478; Irene Jemiola, 464; Donna Kasa, 457; MaryLou Fereck, 431; Debbie Stevens, 419; Kim Kishel, 413.

Warehouse Mixed Men’s Division: Scott Schramm, 711; John Doran, 582; Matt Charney, 559; Ron Shaw, 553; Ed Warunek, 528.

Women’s Division: Noel Horwath, 465; Melony Yurek, 437; Sandra Sands, 403; Ann Kopeck, 342; Nikki Sands, 318.

National High Scratch Series Scores: Edward Collins, 706; Allyn Jr. Ferretti, 698; Rich Gorzkowski, 684; John Pisano, 650; Steve Seeley, 650; Jerry Coggins, 633; Allyn Sr. Ferretti, 629; Bruce Rydzy, 610; Robert Lus-

si, 601; Neal Elko, 586.

Universal High Scratch Series Scores: Jerry Coggins, 721; Mike Gotcha, 656; David Titton, 621; Dan Polerecki, 616; Edward Collins, 608; Jim Lavelle,III, 605; Richard Arditi, 603; William Elko, 593; Lowell Stoss, 586; Leonard Trolio, 580.

Sunday Night Mix High Scratch Series Scores: Men’s Division: Paul Chmiel, 626; Vito Buzzetta, 563; Joe Argenio, 561; Francis Pupa, 532; Russ Stevens, 504.

Women’s Division: trisha Chmiel, 483; Gravelynn Williamson, 469; Marianne Argenio, 420; MaryLou Fereck, 401; Debbie Stevens, 336.

Dupont Prep Boys High Scratch Series Scores: Joey Jones, 392; Charles Kulick, 356; Evan Elko, 350; Michael Walsh, 343; Zachary Garbarino, 330; Jesse Carlen, 316; David Noble, 277; Bryan Shupp, 262; Nick Arcarese, 242; Caden Sutcliffe, 230.

Bantam/Prep Boys High Scratch Series Scores: Anthony DePascale, 220; Joe Wruble, 188; Tyler Cegelka, 183; Zachary Elko, 169; Jeremy Lavelle, 161; Tyler Granahan, 147; Marc Piechota, 143; Bradley Augenstein, 134; Chaz Sciandra, 131; Tommy Dessoye, 129.

Bantam/Prep Girls High Scratch Series Scores: Samantha Piechota, 230; Morgan Mesaris, 211; Kayla Hindmarsh, 193; Piper Kane, 183; Gabrielle Rose, 179; Nikki Price, 169; Evelyn Pourmonir, 159; Hannah Maruhnich, 156; Emily Dessoye, 122; Makenzie Kaminski, 74.

Dupont Mixed Boys High Scratch Series Scores: Zachary McKitish, 584; Spencer Saxon, 559; Peter Kulick, 541; David Zydko, 515; Andrew Adkins, 491; Stephen Yuhas, 469; Michael Minich, 448; Joey Musto, 446; Dave Pacovsky, 431; Jason Roche, 424.

Pittston Twp VFW High Scratch Series Scores: Jack Casper, 654; Joe Sr. Walsh, 594; Phil Jr. Gianfarcaro, 590; Bert Myers, 589; Joe Dalessandro, 566; Joe Jr. Walsh, 555; Jody Marranca, 547; Gene Wasko, 531; Rich Russian, 531; Anthony Grieco, 527.

Happy Easter everybody!

Many religious services are taking place throughout town today.

The Rev. Michael Shambora and the congregation of the Brick United Methodist Church, 935 Foote Ave., will have their service today at 9:45 a.m.

The Rev. Dr. Al Cremard and the congregation of the Independent Bible Church, 328 Main St., will have a sunrise service at 6 a.m., Sunday school at 9:15 a.m., a morning worship service at 10:30 a.m., and a Sunday evening service at 6 p.m.

The Rev. Charles Rokosz, the Rev. Joseph G. Elston, and the parishioners of Nativity of Our Lord Parish will have Masses today at 8, 9:30, and11a.m. at Holy Rosary Church, 127 Stephenson St.; and at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 529 Stephenson St. The Rev. Richard Wosiak and the parishioners of St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church, 200 Stephenson St., will have an outdoor Resurrection procession (weather permitting) followed by the Mass of the Resurrection and blessing of Easter food at 6 a.m. today. They will also have a High Mass at 10 a.m. which will also include the blessing of the Easter food and benediction.

Father Wosiak, Parish Chairman Byron Wescott, and the parishioners of St. Mary’s PNCC wish everyone a Happy Easter!

Wesologo Alleluhia!

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday to Pauline DiBiasi who will celebrate her special day Monday, April 25.

Happy birthday to Bob Ryzner Sr. who will celebrate his special day Thursday, April 28.

Charity Basketball

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edging out the firefighters 106104 in overtime.

The participating police officers and firefighters would like to thank everyone who made this event a success especially the West Side Stars cheerleaders; My Sister’s Kitchen Restaurant, Duryea; the University of Scranton Dance team; Rocky from Mornings with Rocky and Sue on 98.5 KRZ; Magisterial District Judge Fred Pierantoni III; all of the local businesses who donated door prizes; and everyone who made donations including a $12 donation from a little girl named Santina from Duryea to $100 donations from people all over Luzerne County; the players, referees, and crew helping with the event; and everyone else who helped make the children of St. Jude’s the real winners of this special event.

Anyone who seeking participants for charity basketball games should contact Chief Lohman at 457-1721 ext. 2 or by sending him a message via the Duryea Police Facebook page.

Offices Closed

The Duryea Street Department and borough offices will be closed Easter Monday. Garbage and recycling collections will be one day late this week. Yard waste will not be collected this Friday.

Wildcats Sign-ups

The Duryea Wildcats will have early sign-up sessions April 27 and May 11 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Duryea Sports Complex, corner of Kramer and Shaft Streets. All participants must submit their birth certificate, two proofs of residency, a photo, and medical clearance from a doctor to play. The registration fee is $60 and 20 tickets for a single family and $60 and 25 tickets for a family of two or more. Returning players who have not returned their uniforms are asked to do so at this time. For more information, please e-mail Wildcatsmommy05@verizon.net.

Crime Watch

The Duryea Police, the Duryea Neighborhood Crime Watch, and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration invite the community to participate in the National Take Back Initiative Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Duryea Municipal Building, 315 Main St. The National Take Back Initiative provides the community with a safe place to depose of any unwanted, unused, or outdated prescriptions. Please note this program is not just for Duryea residents. Anyone can utilize it. For more information, please visit the Duryea Police Facebook page or www.DEA.gov and click on the “Got Drugs” banner on the top of the screen.

Ziti Dinner

The members of the Duryea American Legion Brennan Regan Post 585 will have their annual ziti dinner Saturday, April 30 from 5-8 p.m. at the post home 329 Main St. Takeouts will be available from 3-5 p.m. Tickets, which can be purchased at the post home, are $7.50 for adults and $3.50 for children.

They will also have raffle tickets for several prizes for $1 each.

Waleski Camps

The Stan Waleski Basketball Camp will take place July 11-29 at the St. Joseph’s Oblates Seminary gymnasium, 1880 Highway 315, Pittston, for boys and girls in Kindergarten through eighth grade. The camp stresses fundamentals, skills, team play, and fun. All attendees will receive a camp T-shirt and certificate. Discounts are available for players who register by May 1. There are also discounts for multiple family members attending the camp.

For more information, please contact Coach Waleski at 4571206 or stanwaleski@yahoo.com or Coach LoBrutto at 654-8030. Camp information is also available at www.stanwaleski.com.

Excelsior Meeting

The members of the Excelsior Hose Co. No. 2 will have their regular monthly meeting Thursday, May 5 at 7 p.m. at the hose company, 798 Foote Ave. All members are urged to attend.

Night at the Races

The Avoca A.O.H. will have sponsor a Night at the Races Saturday, May 14 at the West Side Social Club, 711 McAlpine St., Avoca. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the races will begin at 7:30 p.m. Race sponsorships are $50. And horse sponsorships are $10 which includes admission, food, and beverages at the event. All proceeds will benefit the A.O.H. scholarship program.

Sons of Legion

The Sons of the American Legion (S.A.L.S.), Squadron 585, will meet Sunday, May 15 at 3

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ways, and connecting new or repairing existing sewer lines. Failure to secure any of the above permits can result in citations and penalties.

For more information about obtaining a permit, please call the Avoca Borough secretary at 457-4947 Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Dog Ordinance

p.m. at the post home, 329 Main St. The nomination of officers will take place at this meeting.

The offices available for nomination are commander, senior vice-commander, junior vicecommander, historian, and sergeant at arms. Any S.A.L.S member in good standing may run for these offices. Please note the meeting was moved from the second Sunday of the month due to Mother’s Day. Until Next Time

That’s about it for this week! If you would like something to appear in next Sunday’s edition, of the Duryea News please e-mail or call me with your information

by Thursday at noon. You can email me at duryeahappenings@verizon.net or call me at 457-3351. Please be sure to include your name and phone number with any correspondence in case I need to reach you.

Have a great week!

Residents are reminded ordinance no. 3-1987 prohibits dogs from running at large, disturbing the peace, injuring humans, or causing a nuisance in the borough. Residents are to curb dogs.

The police department can cite violators.

Until Next Time

If you would like something to appear in next Sunday’s edition of the Avoca News, e-mail or call with your information by Thursday at noon. You can e-mail me at avocahappenings@verizon.net or call me at 457-3351.

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Duryea Police Chief Nick Lohman and Avoca Fire Department Sgt. Chris Collins are pleased to announce the 5th annual Guns ‘N’ Hoses Charity Basketball game to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital was the most successful one in the history of the event. With the help of the community, they raised $3,000! And for you sports enthusiast, the game was a thriller with the police officers

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St. Mary’s PNCC outdoor procession today at 6 a.m.

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Cosmopolitan Senior citizens to note 36th anniversary The Cosmopolitan Seniors will meet on Tuesday, May 3, at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church to celebrate their 36th anniversary, beginning with a Mass at 11 a.m. followed by a dinner at the center at noon.

Cosmopolitan Seniors travel coordinator Johanna is accepting reservations for a trip to Mount Airy Casino on Wednesday, May 11. The trip is open to the public.

Details can be obtained from Johanna at 655-2720 Exeter Website

The new Exeter Borough website is up and running, you can visit it atwww.exeterborough.com Barletta’s Office

A representative from Congressman Lou Barletta’s office will be available at the West Pittston Municipal Building on Exeter Avenue, the first and third Wednesdays of every month from 10 a.m. to noon. The representative will be there to answer questions from residents regarding Medicare, Social Security, Veterans benefits, etc.

No appointments are necessary, any resident with questions

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or concerns are welcome to stop by during these hours.

PSEA-Retired

Shirley Judge, Luzerne County Chapter President of PSEARetired, announced plans for the Spring Luncheon have been completed. This year’s luncheon will be held on May 5, the meeting will be held at the East Mountain Inn. Guest speaker will by PSEA Staff member and former state representative Steve Nickol, who will speak on the current status of the PSERS system and current legislative happenings in Harrisburg.

Reservations should be sent to Shirley Judge, 3 Bond Avenue, Swoyersville, PA 18643 by April 30. Meal choices are Fish or Chicken at a cost of $18. Checks can be made payable to: Northeastern Region PSEA-Retired.

Or you can call Shirley at 6933864.

Coyne Memorial

The 3rdAnnual Joseph F. Coyne III Memorial Softball tournament is May 15, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Exeter Little League Fields.(Behind St. Cecilia’s Church). Over the past two years the event raised over $11,000 for two families in need.

The recipient this year is 3-yearold Anthony Lydon. Anthony is the son of the former Tanya Nawrocki of Duryea.

The softball game’s proceeds will benefit Anthony and his family. To in donate or enter a team, please call Mayor Coleman at 654-3001 ext. 5 Trash Stickers

The refuse stickers for Exeter Borough are now in the penalty phase. The sticker price is now $250 for everyone. Anyone who does not have a valid 2011 sticker

by April 30 will be in violation of the refuse ordinance.

The police department will start issuing citations starting on May 1. You will then have to pay

court costs, plus the price of the sticker. Any questions, call 6543001 extension 2. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

St. Anthony’s

No Religious Education classes this Monday.

A novena to the Divine Mercy started on Good Friday and it will continue after Easter with a special Mass every day at 11 a.m. with the Divine Mercy Chaplet.

The Feast of Divine Mercy is on Sunday, May 1.

A special meeting for St. Anthony and St. John the Baptist churches in Exeter, will be held on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. Plans will be presented.

Summer Parish Bazaar will be July 22, 23, 24. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A meeting will be held on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Center.

The Golden Age Club will meet on Thursday, April 28, at 1:30 p.m. at the Parish Center.

Hostesses are: Jennie Chiampi, Netta Deeb and Josephine Delpriore.

First Holy Communion will be celebrated next Sunday with a

special Mass at 12:30 p.m. before the Mass the First Holy Communion Children will crown the Blessed Mother. Practice for all children in the First Holy Communion class, Catholic and Public Schools will be held on Monday, April 25, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; on Tuesday, April 26, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and on Saturday, April 30, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. with Confessions and Enrollment in the Brown Scapular.

Weekend Masses: on Saturday at 4:30 p.m., on Sunday at 7:30 and 10:30 a.m. and at 7 p.m. (the last Mass in the valley). Confessions are heard on Saturday at 3:30 pm and before Masses.

The Eucharistic Adoration is held every day from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. followed by the Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament.

The Holy Rosary is recited 20 minutes before the weekend Masses.

Reminder

If you have any events or news you would like listed in the Exeter Town column, you can reach me at 287-3349 orecipriani@comcast.net.

Community yard sale planned at hose company

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West Wyoming Hose Company #2 with the assistance of Girl Scout Troop 3941 will sponsor a community yard sale on Saturday May 28 the at the fire company grounds on Stites Street.

The community is invited to take part by selling your unwanted items at the sale. A 10 foot by 10 foot space will only cost $10.00.

Larger spaces will be available by request.

Half of all profits from this fund raiser will be donated to Girl Scout Troop 3941.

To reserve a spot, call 570287-1182 and leave a message, or you can also fax to the same number. Someone from the fire department will get back to you.

Rain date will be Sunday May 29th.

Best Wishes

Joe Piccillo, of Oaklyn, NJ, a resident of West Wyoming from

WEST WYOMING

1928 to 1956 and graduate from WWHS class of 45, would like to send best wishes to some friends from his early years, in particular, Tommy "Cowboy" Territo, Edward Heck, Walter Heck, Daniel Bozinko.

Recycling

The West Wyoming Recycling containers are now located behind Hose Company #1. Recycling can be dropped off any day of the week. The borough accepts newspaper, magazines, office paper, books, cardboard and commingled items. The borough is encouraging residents to recycle; this will not only help the environment, but lower the borough’s garbage tonnage totals thereby controlling costs.

See WEST WYOMING, Page 43

West Wyoming Hose Company #2 with the assistance of Girl Scout Troop 3941 will sponsor a community yard sale at the fire department grounds on Saturday May 28. First row, Rebecca Colwell, Victoria Reno, and Alorah Colwell. Second row, Fire Chief Mike Kuharchik, with Ice, Chief Engineer Frank Hawk, Firefighter Frank Hawk, President Mark Mizzer, Firefighter Drew Austin, Fire Police Captain Carl Worthington.

A representative from Congressman Lou Barletta’s office will be available at the West Pittston Municipal Building on Exeter Avenue, the first and third Wednesdays of every month from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

The representative will be there to answer questions from residents regarding Medicare, Social Security, Veterans benefits, etc.

Rams Signups

The West Pittston Rams Junior Cheerleading and Football Association Announces 2011 season registration dates at the Moose Lodge, 425 Exeter Avenue on April 28, May 12 and May 24, June 9, 23 and 30, and July 7 from 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. for residents of West Pittston, Harding, Falls & Exeter Township from ages 5 to 14 years. Children will be placed in age-designated teams fees due at registration Fees are: $60.00 registration fee, $10.00. The cost for a football jersey is $30.00, if needed.

There is a $25 refundable activity fee for concession stand staffing.

A birth certificate is required, a photo of the child to be registered, 2 documents to prove residency (ex: utility bills, driver’s license), and a Medical clearance to participate in football or cheerleading.

No appointments are necessary, any resident with questions or concerns are welcome to stop by during these hours.

Cherry Blossom

The West Pittston Cherry Blossom Committee is still accepting vendors for its 40th annual festival on May 14 and 15.

Any vendors interested in participating in this year’s festival are

WEST PITTSTON Tony Callaio 654-5358 tonyc150@verizon.net asked to contact Arts & Crafts 25 to 30 pounds.

Street Sweeping began on chairperson Jessica Werbin for Monday, April 11. Residents are details at jessicaw@epix.net.

This year’s West Pittston requested to obey No Parking Cherry Blossom Parade will be Signs on designated days.

Recycling materials are held on Saturday, May 14 at noon. The parade route is ap- picked up curbside on the first proximately two-miles long. and third Thursdays of each Line-up for the parade is at Cen- month andinclude newspapers era’s Auto Parts, Exeter Avenue (in covered containers only) and (Rt. 92) West Pittston. Any commingled glass and alumigroups/individuals interested in num cans.

Drop off recycling is every attending is asked to contact parade co-chairman Ralph Saler- Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to noon no@sal602@hotmail.com or at the Public Works Facility, 505 call 570-602-4127. If you were a Delaware Avenue. Residents can past Grand Marshal, you are wel- drop off commingled, newspaper and corrugated cardboard. come to march in the parade.

Cherry Blossom organizers are looking for all 39 girls who were crowned Little Miss Cher- Tax Reminder ry Blossom from as far back as Tax rebate period ended April 1971. If you are or if you know a 8 and the face amount will be former princess, please call Gina good until June 8.

Malsky at 570-332-7817 or His office hours are: Tuesday email her at lmalsky@aol.com. and Wednesday, 6:00 – 8:00 On Sunday, May15, West Pitt- p.m.; Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to ston Idol will be held. The show noon or by appointment by opens at noon. Local singing tal- called 655-3801. ent will have the chance to win a If you are requesting a receipt, cash prize. There will be two cat- please send a self-addressed, egories: 12 and under and 15 and stamped envelope. up.

Yard Waste

Library Display

Yard waste pick up will began on Monday, April 11. Montgomery Avenue to Erie Street will be picked up on Mondays while Montgomery Avenue to Susquehanna Avenue will be picked up on Tuesdays.

Branches are to be tied in small bundles no larger than one inch round by 4 feet in length.

Grass and leaves are to be in containers weighing no more than

The West Pittston Library has a display of World War II memorabilia which highlights the crucial Battle of Britain. Various aircraft, pictures and books tell about this dark period when England stood alone in August and September of 1940.

Also on display are some artifacts about the US Army Air Corp during that period. Ron Skamanich, a retired Commer-

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Yard Waste

Open House

West Wyoming Borough was awarded $241,114 in funding through the PA Conservation Works Grant program last year.

The program, made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, is

Library Programs

Adult Programs Beginner Yoga: Tuesdays & Thursdays, thru 5/31, 8:30-9:30 a.m. - $7.00 drop-in; discounted punch passes available. Classes are held in the former American Legion Building at 316 Linden St. next to the Montgomery Ave. Elementary School.

West Pittston Library Book Club: First Tuesday of each month, 6:45 p.m.

Basic Computer Classes: Session 2: Thursdays, thru 5/26, 6:30-7:30 p.m. - $35.00.

Beginner Knitting Class: Session 2: Mondays, 5/9-5/23, 6:008:00 p.m.

New York City’s Sullivan Street Bakery Bread Making Class: The Assembly Room in the First United Methodist Church, 408 Wyoming Ave. Session 2: 5/12, 6:00-7:00 p.m. & 5/ 13, 6:00-9:00 p.m. - $20.00.

Friends of the Library Meeting & Fundraisers: The Friends of the Library meet once a month at the Library. Call the Library for information about their upcoming meetings.

Getting Started with Genealogy: 5/7, 9:00-11:30 a.m.

Financial Courses: Estate Planning 101: 5/17, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Resume Workshop for Education Applicants: 4/27, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cover Letter Workshop: 5/4, 6:30-7:30 p.m. One-on-One Resume & Cover Letter Review: 5/18 & 5/25, 5:30-8:00 p.m. to assists local governments and nonprofits in funding renewable energy efficiency projects that result in a minimum of 25 percent savings of all energy used.

The borough is planning an open house at the town hall 464 West Eighth St. on Thursday, May12, at 6 p.m. to showcase the energy improvements.

The event will include local officials, DEP representatives, project engineers and architects and the local media will be invit-

Intro to Ebooks and the Library: 5/24, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Photography Workshop: Learning to See: Discovering the Possibilities for Creative Vision: 5/21, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. $40.00.

Children’s Programs Weekly Story Time: Every Friday, 1:00 p.m.

American Girl Tea: 5/15, 1:00 p.m.

One Book Every Young Child: 5/18, 6:30 p.m.

Events with an asterisk require registration. Stop by the circulation desk or call the library at 654-9847 to sign up. If a cost is associated with the program, the fee will be required at the time of sign-up to reserve your spot. For detailed program information, please visit www.wplibrary.org, join our mailing list, or give the Library a call!

Birthday Notes

Happy birthday this week to: Lisa Lewis, 4/24; Megan Yurek, 4/24; Maura Williams, 4/25; Greg Hall, 4/25; Lorraine Kudey, 4/25; Cathy Connors, 4/26; Ali Hritzak, 4/27; Gloria Blandina, 4/27; Palmer Denisco, 4/28; Alex Romano, 4/29; Luba Delaney, 4/29; Dylan Maloney, 4/30.

Thought for the Week

In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.

Quote of the Week

“Courage is not the absence of despair; it is, rather, the capacity to move ahead in spite of despair.”

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Art is man’s nature; nature is God’s art. ed.

There will also be light refreshments served.

Website

Visit the West Wyoming Website at www.westwyoming.org.

If any residents are interested in receiving a monthly e-newsletter from the borough, please visit the website for more details.

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West Wyoming Borough has begun yard waste pick-ups in April.

Pick-ups will be on Thursday.

Every other week one-half the town will be collected until the beginning of November.

The schedule will be as fol-

lows, April 28, 8th Street to the Exeter Line. May 5, Atherton Section up to 8th Street but not including 8th Street.

This schedule of alternating weeks will continue until November. Residents can call the Borough building to arrange to drop off waste or request the

truck be left at their residence for large volume.

cial Pilot and Flight Instructor has provided the items for display.

The West Pittston Library has a wide assortment of books during that period of history. They can be reached at 654-9847 or www.wplibrary.org.

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Cong. Barletta’s office schedules West Pittston hours

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Kids are called for ‘Little Miss Library’ contest The Wyoming Free Library is conducting a “Little Miss Library” contest. Applicants must be Wyoming or West Wyoming residents between the ages of 5 and 8.

Applicants are asked to send or drop off a photograph with name, address and telephone number and a paragraph entitled “Why I Love the Library” to the Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, PA 18644.

Entries must be submitted by Friday, May 20. The winner will be notified by phone and must be available on Monday, May 30 in the morning.

Library Book Sale

The Wyoming Free Library will hold a book sale on May 21, from 12 to 4 pm. The library is accepting donated items for the sale. No school books or encyclopedias will be accepted.

Raffle tickets will be available throughout the month of May for a Basket Give Away which will be held at the close of the sale.

Please call the library at 6931364 for more details.

WYOMING NEWS EILEEN CIPRIANI 287-3349 ecipriani@comcast.net gins, Ann Marie Thomas and will go to WRB to fund commuKyler Higgins.The WRB thanks nity events.

Price Chopper for donating two gift baskets for the drawing.

The WRB meeting has been Pig Roast Picnic changed from April 28 to MonWyoming United Methodist day, April 25, at 8 p.m. It will be Church at 376 Wyoming Aveheld at the temporary borough nue, Wyoming, will hold its anbuilding in the Midway Shop- nual Pig Roast Picnic on Saturping Center. All new members day, May 14. Dine in picnic style are welcome and greatly needed or pick up take outs at a drive in order to continue providing thru pick up. community events.

Adult tickets are $9 and chilThe WRB will sponsor their dren’s are $5. Serving is from 4 4th Annual Cinco De Mayo Fun- to 7 p.m. Also included with the draiser on Thursday, May 5 from dinner is a variety of homemade 6:00-10 p.m. at Bo Brothers, desserts. For information /tickets Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. $20 call 693-2821 or 693-1303.

Donation includes unlimited Mexican buffet, three refreshments, and live entertainment St. Monica’s Parish beginning at 7 p.m. by CNR (RiSt. Paul Center for Biblical chie & JBird from Flaxy Mor- Theology is sponsoring a Pilgan) with Jeanne Zano. grimage to Italy November 10To donate a gift certificate or 19. Mike Aquilina (best selling basket for the Chinese Auction, author and EWTN host), Dr. please contact Jeanne Wisnew- Matthew Bunson (editor of the ski at 905-1946. All proceeds Catholic Answer and the Cathol-

ic Almanac and best selling author), Steve and Janet Ray (producers of the Footprints of God documentaries, Holy Land guides and international author and speaker), and Father Leo McKernan (pastor of St. Monica’s Parish, West Wyoming, retreat master and spiritual writer) will lead this pilgrimage.

For more information or registration contact: Corporate Travel Services, Inc. 23420 Ford Rd., Dearborn Heights, MI. 48127 or phone 313-565-8888 ext. 121 or Fax 313-565-3621 orwww.ctscentral.net.

The Vacations Sweepstakes Tickets are available for purchase at the Parish Office (363 W. 8thSt. W.W. Pa or by phone at 570-693-1991) from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or by calling Howard Kelley at 570-693-1521.

The cost of the ticket is $20.00. Returns must be made

by Tuesday, April 26. The Sweepstakes is based on the PA Big Four number and will run for the Month of May. Prizes include a trip to Cancun for two, a trip for two to NY City and cash of $1000 for exact matching num-

ber. Many other prizes are awarded for numerous combinations.

The choirs have been invited to sing the Star Spangled Banner at the Lackawanna Yankee Stadium on Saturday, July 9, at 7 p.m. www.stmonicanepa.com is growing. Check out Father’s Corner, upcoming events, ministries, sacraments and highlights.

There is something new every day.

There will be no Bible study on April 28. Study will resume in May. Your generosity for the Food Bank collection is not unnoticed.

The needs in the Wyoming Valley for food for those in desperate situations have been growing. Please think of buying one extra, non-perishable food and dropping it in the baskets at Church. The children look forward to carrying the baskets to the Altar at Mass. The food collected goes to the Food Pantry located at St. John the Evangelist Church in Pittston. On a regular basis they provide food for 725 families in the Greater Pittston Area. They have packed over 14,500 bags of food to date.

Seneca Wine Trip

The Wyoming Free Library will host the Seneca Lake Wine Trip on Sunday, May 22. The trip will depart from the Park-NRide Route 315 in Pittston at 8 a.m. and return at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $55 per person a $30 deposit will hold your seat. Payment due in full by May 6.

Checks can be made out to the Wyoming Free Library.

To reserve a seat, please call the Wyoming Free Library at 693-1364 or Carol Salvaggio at 899-0024.

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Rec Board News

The Wyoming Recreation Board sponsored an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April17, at Butler Street Park. Winners of the bicycles donated by UFCW Credit Union in Wyoming were Emma Kuharchik and Andrew Lutz.

WRB members and volunteers that participated were Lindsay Rysz, Mary Sinabaldi, Jeanne Wisnewski, John Bolin, Mayor Bob Boyer, Katie Hig-

The Wyoming Recreation Board sponsored an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 17, at Butler Street Park. Pictured are winners of the bicycles donated by UFCW Credit Union in Wyoming. From left to right seated: Emma Kuharchik, Easter Bunny (John Bolin), and Andrew Lutz. Standing are WRB members and volunteers Lindsay Rysz, Mary Sinabaldi, Jeanne Wisnewski, Mayor Bob Boyer, Katie Higgins, Ann Marie Thomas and Kyler Higgi.

A family-style roast chicken supper and bake sale is scheduled on Saturday, May 14, at United Methodist Church, cor-

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Takeouts will be available beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Advance purchase of tickets is recommended. Call 332-9156 or 603-1915 by Monday, May 1. A limited number of tickets will be

Sit-down dinners will be offered from 5 to 7 p.m.

Cost is $8.50 for adults and $4.25 for children.

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Sports

McLean, Rydzy lead Patriots to win PA girls pick up first victory; WA sweeps Nanticoke

By Josh Horton

Dispatch Correspondent

Pittston Area continued to dominate on the track with an 83-67 victory over Coughlin in a Wyoming Valley Conference Division I meet at Charley Trippi Stadium on Tuesday in Yatesville.

The Patriots won its fourth straight meet to open the season as Cody Rydzy won three events to lead Pittston Area (4-0) to the victory. Dave McLean also had a solid showing with two victories.

PA Head Coach Jason Mills has talked all season about how hard McLean has worked in the offseason, and really believes that hard work is paying off. It would be hard to argue considering McLean was victorious in the 1600m run with a time of 4:56. The second place finisher was 10 seconds behind McLean.

“Well, I was motivated by great runners like Nate Zondlo and Eric Fay who had great success at Pittston Area in track,” McLean said. “So I pushed myself by going the extra mile and working hard during the offseason.”

McLean also won the 3200m run with a time of 10:49. He beat his opponent by 36 seconds. McLean was also part of the first place 3200m relay team. McLean ran the anchor leg with Brian Gima, Brandon Hampton and Shawn Simmons to capture the victory with a time of 8:48.

“Dave is so good because of all the hard work he put in over the offseason and in the preseason,” Mills said. “The hard work is paying off and he is much better this year.”

Rydzy won the 110m Hurdles with a time of 15.5 with Ron D’Eliseo finishing second with See BOUIE, Page 54

Top left, Pittston Area's Dave McLean takes first place in the 1600m run against Coughlin. Above, Cody Rydzy is midair during his winning leap in the long jump. McLean and Rydzy led PA to its fourth win of the season by combining for five victories. At left, Wyoming Area's Jenna Skrinak delivers the shot put in the Lady Warriors win over Nanticoke.

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Wyoming Area loses two tough matches Pittston Area falls to Dallas in Monday Night Tennis

By Rick Notari

Dispatch Staff

Wyoming Area was competitive in four of its f ive matches but could not get over the hump in a 5-0 loss to Coughlin on Monday at Kirby Park.

All threes singles players – Davide Fanelli, Trevor Alder and Jon Scrobola – lost by the same scores. Fanelli and Scrobola last 7-5, 6-3, and Alder lost 6-3, 7-5.

The No. 1 Doubles team of Tyler Manganiello and Nick Szewczyk lost 6-4, 6-4.

WA 2, Valley West 3

Wyoming Area swept both Doubles matches but could not come up with a singles’ point in a 3-2 loss to Wyoming Valley West on Wednesday afternoon in Plymouth.

The team of Nick Szewczyk and Tyler Manganiello defeated James Yozwiak and Andrew Crossin, 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7-5) in a back-and-forth match at No. 1 Doubles.

Connor Mangan and Tom

Rose had somewhat of an easier time, winning 6-2, 7-6 (8-6) over Chris loom and Steve Wheaton at No. 2 Doubles.

PA 0, Dallas 5

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Pittston Area was swept by Dallas, under the lights on Monday night, 5-0, at Dallas High School.

The Patriots got a solid effort from No. 2 Doubles Team Austin Welch and Terry Briggs who lost 6-3, 6-2.

But the rest of the squad struggled, winning just nine games in three singles and another doubles match.

This week’s schedule

Monday WA at Hazleton Tuesday PA at Seminary WA at Tunkhannock Thursday PA at Berwick WA at Redeemer

Above, Connor Mangan returns a shot during Wyoming Area's loss to Coughlin on Monday. Mangan and doubles teammate Tom Rose won against Valley West later in the week. Below left, WA's Jon Scorbola delivers a forehand winner against Coughlin. Below middle, Tyler Woodruff backhands a shot for PIttston Area. Below right, WA's Trevor Alder returns a shot.

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Savokinas delivers for Pittston Area Senior blasts three-run GW home run against Valley West

By Matt Petrini

Dispatch Correspondent

Josh Savokinas thrives on pressure situations.

Among the league leaders in homers in the Wyoming Valley Conference, the senior ripped a three-run, walk-off homer to propel Pittston Area to a 7-5 come-from-behind win over Wyoming Valley West at the Bucky Harris Athletic Complex in Hughestown on Monday afternoon.

“Coach (John) Richards called it. Guy on first and second with me at the plate and the game will be over. So I said, ‘We’ll see you at the bottom of the pile,’” Savokinas elaborated. “I love coming up clutch in the game.”

Despite the victory, it wasn’t the greatest performance PA Coach Paul Zaffuto could have hoped for.

In first inning, starter Jim Castellino ran into some early inning woes. With two runners on, Chris Clocker ripped a three-run homer over the left field fence to give Valley West an early 3-0 advantage.

But the lead didn’t last long as the Patriot bats tacked on three runs in the bottom half of the inning.

Table setter Jordan Bone led off with a line-drive single to left

Pittston Area's Anthony Schwab (3) is airborn in celebration before scoring on Josh Savokinas' game-winning home run against Valley West earlier this week.

PHOTO BY CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK

and was moved over to second after a sacrifice bunt. Savokinas then drilled a 400-foot shot off the center field wall chasing Bone in from second. One batter later, senior Ron Musto high-

lighted the inning with a two-run home run over the left-centerfield fence.

While both teams were held scoreless through the second inning, Valley West mustered an-

other run off Castellino in the top of the third for a 4-3 lead.

The Patriots bats were held in check through most of the middle innings, accounting for just three base runners as Spartans

pitcher Matt Zielen began to cruise.

But RJ Emmett broke up the drought with a solo home run in the bottom of the sixth to tie the game at 4-4.

Pittston Area reliever Kyle Callahan entered the seventh with confidence and momentum on his side. However, he surrendered a lead-off walk and a sacrifice bunt which advanced the runner to second. After another walk, Joe Dosiak connected again on a short RBI single to right scoring Zielen for a 5-4 lead.

With their backs against the wall, Zaffuto made a daring, lastminute coaching move.

Freshman Josh Razvilla was summoned off the bench for a rare pinch-hit appearance. The moved paid off dearly for the Patriots as Razvilla came through with a lead-off double to start the inning. After a walk to Anthony Schwab, the Patriots were in business with two runners on, and nobody out.

After Valley West Reliever Matt Pechulis retired the next two batters, Savokinas connected on a low fastball for the gamewinning round tripper.

“This is Savokinas’ fourth home run in three games. He’s swinging a hot bat and today we See PATRIOTS, Page 51

Ashby Game to be played at PNC Field Pittston Area hosts Wyoming Area tomorrow at 4:15 p.m.

By Jack Smiles

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The 14th Annual Andy Ashby Game, featuring the Pittston Area and Wyoming Area varsity baseball teams, will be played Monday at 4:15 p.m., at PNC Field in Moosic, home of the Scranton/WilkesBarre Yankees.

Ashby will be on hand to present the MVP Trophy to the outstanding player of the game.

The Warriors lead the series, 7-6, after winning last season’s game, 11-0. WA pitcher Anthony Bellino was named the

Ashby MVP. The series began in 1998. The game is named for former Major League pitcher and Pittston resident, Andy Ashby, who sponsors an MVP trophy.

Former Wyoming Area baseball coach Ron Musto said the idea to attach an MVP trophy to the PA-WA baseball game came to him in the fall of 1997 as he watched the Falcone Trophy MVP be presented at the PA-WA football game.

When the idea for a baseball game MVP trophy was floated, Ashby, then a pitcher with the San Diego Padres, came forward to sponsor it.

Ashby pitched in 16 Major League Seasons for four different teams. His best season was 1998, the year he started the Ashby Trophy, when he was 17-9 with a 3.33 ERA with the Padres. He walked 58 and struck out 157 in 226 innings. He started two games in the National League Championship Series and pitched well, allowing just three runs in 13 innings, through he did not get decisions in either game. He was the starter and loser in one game against the New York Yankees in the World Series that season.

For his career Ashby was 98-110 with a 4.12 ERA.

Previous Ashby Trophy winners

Year ................................Name, School 1998 .........................Shane Beatty, WA 1999 ....................George LoPresto, PA 2000.........................Mike Gerney, WA 2001 .........................Blake Barbini, PA 2002 ......................Rich Overman, WA 2003 ............................Rob Licata, WA 2004 .....................Ryan Overman, WA 2005................................Joe Hines, PA 2006 ...................Kyle Shymanski, WA 2007 ......................George Dructor, PA 2008............................Kevin Daley, PA 2009 .............................Joe Dorbad, PA 2010 ...................Anthony Bellino, WA

Scalzo hat trick leads WA past MMI Pittston Area wins two versus Hanover, MMI

By Matt Page

Dispatch Correspondent

Above, Wyoming Area team members, from left to right, Katie Scalzo, Gabrielle Bohan and Courtney Schwerdtman congratulate each other after the Lady Warriors first goal against MMI Prep. Below left, Sara Ruby (13) pushes the ball ahead in the Lady Patriots win over MMI. Below right, Jenny Meck (19) fights for position against MMI last Monday. Both PA and WA beat WA PHOTOS BY CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK the Lady Preppers in WVC action this week.

PA PHOTOS BY BILL TARUTIS

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The Wyoming Area girls’ soccer team took the field Thursday with hopes of a big win to get the team rolling as they battle to get to the top spot in the division. The Lady Warriors took advantage of the opportunity given as Katie Scalzo recorded a hat trick in a 6-0 win over MMI Prep at the Tenth Street Elementary Soccer Field in Wyoming.

"A win is a win in our division," said coach Mike Pryor. "We’re at a point in our season where we can go forward or stay the same, and finishing off six goals is finishing six goals and we are pleased with it."

Kourtny Schwerdtman opened the scoring 12 minutes into the game when she was able to beat the defense to the through-ball played by Jenn Bone.

Schwerdtman then used her speed to sprint away from the defenders and finish the ball into the back of the net past the diving keeper.

The Lady Warriors never looked back.

Less than five minutes after Schwerdtman’s goal, Scalzo put her name in the book as she notched her first of three goals. She gained possession of the ball and used her speed to run away from the defense. One-on-one with the keeper, the WA senior blasted a shot into the left corner of the net to give Wyoming Area (2-2-1) a 2-0 lead.

Then, at the 16:32 mark Scalzo recorded her second goal on a play that was a near spitting image of her first.

She took a loose ball, sprinted away from the attempts of the defenders and hit a shot into the left side of the net.

With less than a minute left in the first half, the ball was bouncing around in front of the MMI goal and numerous Lady Warriors made an attempt to put the ball into the goal. However, the ball then found its way to the foot of Samantha Acacio who poked it through the scrum and into the goal, giving WA a 4-0 lead at the half.

After a dominant first half in which Wyoming Area out-shot MMI, 19-2, the second half started like the first ended.

Scalzo finished off her hat trick less than three minutes into the half when she scored on a play similar to her first two goals. She found herself with the ball and was able to run past and then away from the defense. This time, how-

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LITTLE LEAGUE

JUNIOR HIGH SOFTBALL

Lady Patriots win JT Phillies opens season with first in two years wins over Red Sox, VFW Taylor Baloga set the tone last Friday when the Pittston Area pitcher struck out the first batter of the Lady Patriots junior high softball game with Wyoming Valley West.

Baloga would allow just five earned runs on the afternoon as Pittston Area won its first game in over two years, 12-10, over the Lady Spartans. The Lady Patriots did not play a complete, 7-inning game a season ago.

According to Coach Stephanie Griffin, the victory was long overdue.

“We came out ready to play today. They were aggressive, and they wanted to win it,” said Griffin.

The Lady Patriots scored two quick runs on a Megan Karuzie home run, and added another on an RBI double from Lauren Dragon. PA then broke the game open with RBIs from Allie Barber, Baloga and Karuzie.

Valley West rallied to take the lead, 10-9, in the fourth inning, but the Lady Patriots would not be denied.

Pittston Area scored three runs in the sixth as Julie Lieback, Theresa Domarasky, Mindina

Lieback, Dragon and Baloga all game up with RBI hits. Domarasky’s two-run single put the Lady Patriots ahead for good.

Adison Hazlet and Amanda Radginski also added two hits each to the PA attack.

“The girls played well,” said Coach Amy Hazlet. “When they got down, they rallied back to win. Their effort was outstanding.”

Patriots faced off against Berwick on Monday, but lost 8-3.

Baloga picked up five more strikeouts, and Allie Barber, Amanda Radginski, and Mindina Lieback scored the Patriots three runs on RBIs by Megan Karuzie and Theresa Domarasky.

To round off the week the Lady Patriots picked up their second win of the season besting Crestwood in a 3-inning shutout.

Lauren Dragon went 3-for- 3 with a double, and Taylor Baloga added a triple to the PA’s 13 hits on the day.

To submit your junior high sports news, scores and stats, email rnotari@psdispatch.com

Greater Pittston Little League

JT Phillies 7, PT Red Sox 2 Johnny Jones picked up the win as the Jenkins Twp. Phillies beat the Pittston Twp. Dr. Jeff Walker Red Sox, 7-2.

Nick Allardyce had two triples, and Steven Shamnoski and Jones also had two hits for the Phillies.

Other hitters for the Phillies were Ryan Zelonis, Jonathon Bone, Vito Quaglia, and Santo Insalaco.

Phil Cocco had two hits for the Red Sox. JT Phillies 12, A/D VFW 7 Zach Mlodzienski and Nick Allardyce led the offence for the Jenkins Township Milazzo Phillies in a 12-7 win over Avoca/Dupont VFW. Mlodzienski hit a home run and two singles, and Allardyce homered, doubled, and singled.

Johnny Jones doubled and Vito Quaglia singled twice for the Phillies, and Steve Shamnoski, Ryan Zelonis, and Jonathon Bone all singled. Mlodzienski and Shamnoski contributed to the winning effort on the mound.

Hitting for Avoca Dupont were Zuba, McAndrew, and Smithonic.

JT Giants 8, PT Red Sox 5 The Jenkins Twp. Mondlak Giants beat the PT Red Sox, 8-5, behind the two-run home of Ivan Balavage.

Jonathon Winters added two hits and earned the save in the sixth by recording the final out with the bases loaded.

Trevor Tigue had two hits for the Red Sox.

LOCAL BOWLING

Dupont VFW 5, Duryea VFW 2 Dupont VFW beat Duryea VFW, 5-2, in the opening game at the Dupont LL. Aidan Jopling picked up the win on the mound.

He struck out 14 batters and gave up only one hit in five innings of work.

Anthony Zimmerman led Dupont VFW with three hits, two RBI, and one run scored. Eric Fritz added two hits and two runs, and Kevin Krawczyk chipped in with an double and two RBI. For Duryea VFW, Tony Demark had a single and two runs scored, and Josh Mies knocked in a run with a double.

Dupont VFW 8, JT Giants 7 Dupont VFW defeated the Jenkins Giants 8-7 on Friday night in Jenkins Township.

Kevin Krawczyk picked up the win on the mound, striking out five batters in three innings of relief work.

Leading Dupont hitters were Brandon Baldrica with three hits and an RBI. Justin Smicherko had a key hit in the 6th inning and scored a run. Chris Merithew had a hit and two runs batted in.

For the Giants, Jonathan Winters has two hits and a run scored. Matt Havrilla added a hit, a run and a run batted in.

All area Little League Baseball and Softball coaches are asked to submit results and statistics to the Sunday Dispatch by Friday evening via email at rnotari@psdispatch.com or by fax at 602-0183.

Please include notes on both teams with full names of players.

JUNIOR HIGH CORSS COUNTRY

Cougars win VFW RCC begins XC season Bolwing League Pittston Twp. V.F.W. Bowling League

League Camps 2010-2011 Season were the Cougars with Jody Marranca leading his team to victory with a 209 – 552 series and John Blattner’s 204 – 521.

They outlasted the Warriors, who were led by Joe Dalessandro 203 – 202 – 566 and Joe Scarantino 175 – 498.

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Lady Birds Bowling Results

Second Half Standings Parakeets 48 –16, Blue Jays 39 ½ - 24 ½, Seagulls 34 – 30, Tweety Birds 32 – 32, Blue Birds 30 ½ 33 ½, Robins 30 – 34, Flamingos

30 – 34.

Leaders (this week) Judy Krifka 605, Mary Kay Stetina 585, Tricia Suwilla 556, Lee Lawrence 544, Sandie Toole 517, Deanna Yonki 503, Mary Pisano 490, Barbara Slusser 486, Sylvia Appel 473, Debbie Anzalone 452 Leaders (last week) Deanna Yonki 556, Tricia Suwilla 520, Judy Krifka 492, Mary Pisano 490, Evelyn Marsh 483, Lee Lawrence 480, Barbara Slusser 478, Maria Yonki 473, Mary Kay Stetina 467, Barbara Granahan 463.

The Royal Cougar Challengers began its junior high cross country season this past week at Flack Field with a meet against Msgr.

McHugh/Notre Dame and Marian Catholic. The RCC team is made up of students from Holy Rosary, Duryea; Wyoming Area Catholic; and St. Mary Assumption.

Varsity Boys

MC 15 RCC 50 RCC 20 MMH/ND 35 6. Kevin Kizis, 12:16 9. Jordan Nagle, 12:33 10. Eric Sklanka, 12:36 15. Thomas Day, 13:22 17. Peter Kulick, 13:49 18. Joey Rutledge, 13:50

19. Gaetano Buonsante, 13:50 21. Lucas Mark, 14:29 24. Michael Gorsky, 14:47 27. Tyler Egan, 15:41 Varsity Girls

MC 16 RCC 39 MMH/ND 16 RCC 39 9. Megan Moran, 15:01 12. Lauren Aldrich, 15:33 16. Ana Rogers, 15:50 19. Sarah Scavo, 16:21 22. Michaelene Mecadon, 16:44 23. Vicky Sidari, 17:01 24. Isabella Romani, 17:08 26. Nicole Telford, 17:49 30. Claudia Shandra, 20:03 31. Katelyn Sharp, 21:14

JV Boys

MC 18 RCC 37 MMH/ND 16 RCC 39 5. James Cunningham, 7:47 10. Kyle McAndrew, 8:44 12. Conor Nealon, 8:58 13. Ryan Hartigan, 9:09 17. Matt McGlynn, 10:39

JV Girls

RCC 26 MC 29 RCC 27 MMH/ND 28 2. Samantha Rajza, 8:05 4. Rosalie Bennie, 8:23 6. Courtney June, 8:27 11. Ashton Ashby, 9:02 20. Jocelyn Kosik, 9:42 25. Genny Frederick, 10:31

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en run in the first two innings as Bone and Ron Musto stroked two-RBI hits.

Brian Delaney also drove in two runs for PA with a single, and Josh Savokinas and RJ Emmett both had RBI hits for the Patriots. Savokinas also scored three times for Pittston Area (3-1).

relied on the long ball for the win,” Zaffuto said.

“It was a down and in fastball.

I love coming up clutch for my team,” Savokinas said.

Callahan got the win in relief, allowing one hit in two innings of work.

Castellino allowed four runs while recording two strikeouts and a walk in five innings while scattering five hits.

Five of the Patriots six hits went for extra-bases.

WA 7, Crestwood 2

PA 5, Coughlin 4

Three pitchers combined to allow just four hits and shortstop Josh Savokinas continued his torrid hitting as Pittston Area won its fourth straight game with a 5-4 decision over Coughlin on Thursday afternoon at Hilldale Ballpark in Plains.

Savokinas hit in his fifth straight game, raising his average to .666 with three hits in four at-bats. The senior is 12-for-18 on the season with 13 RBI and 12 runs scored, and has also knocked in a run and scored in all five games. He has eight extra-base hits on the season, including four home runs.

Chuck Bressler picked up the win for the Patriots in his first appearance of the season. The junior scattered two hits and three walks while striking out five in five innings. Brandon Pernot followed Bressler and walked two without recording an out before Kyle Callahan pitched two innings for the save. Only one of the Crusaders runs were earned.

Ron Musto added a two-run single for Pittston Area (4-1), and RJ Emmett chipped in with an RBI-single.

Jordan Bone, Josh Razvilla, AJ Mancini, Evan Hahn, and Matt Antal also added singles for the Patriots.

PA 10, Berwick 0

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OF 3, Valley View 6

Old Forge suffered its first loss of the Lackawanna League Division II season in a 6-3 loss to defending champ Valley View on Monday afternoon in Archbald.

The Blue Devils led 1-0 in the top of the first when Connor Fultz singled home Michael Long who had doubled with one out one batter before.

Valley View answered with a run in the second and three in the third to take a 4-1 lead. But Gary Puckett got Old Forge (4-1) back in the game with a two-run single in the top of the fourth, scoring Dom Avvisato and Dave Argust who had both singled, to get the Blue Devils within 4-3.

The Cougars scored two insurance runs in the sixth and set down Old Forge in the seventh to See OLD FORGE, Page 56

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Pittston Area continued to roll, winning its third straight game with a 10-0, six-inning victory over Berwick on Wednesday afternoon in Columbia County.

Jordan Bone dominated on the hill, allowing just two hits and two walks in six innings of work.

Bone also did some damage at the plate with three hits and two RBI while scoring two runs.

The Patriots exploded for sev-

Above, Pittston Area's Jordan Bone eyes up a pitch during the Patriots win over Valley West. Below, PA second baseball RJ Emmett (1) throws to first base to complete a double play against the Spartans.

Wyoming Area picked up its first win of the season in a 7-2 victory over Crestwood in a Wyoming Valley Conference Division I crossover on Monday afternoon in Mountain Top. Dylan Maloney went the distance for the Warriors, scattering three singles and four walks while striking out eight. The junior lefty did not allow an earned run in the complete-game victory. He also helped himself at the plate with an RBI double.

Randy McDermott and Nick O’Brien did most of the damage at the plate for Wyoming Area (1-4) as the Warriors scored a run in every inning but the first and seventh to support Maloney.

McDermott singled and doubled and drove in two runs while scoring one, and O’Brien also singled and doubled and drove in a run for WA. The sophomore centerfielder also scored two runs.

Kyle Colarusso added two singles for the Warriors, and Chris Murphy doubled in his first game back from elbow surgery.

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Old Forge snaps three-game losing streak Blue Devils double-up Mid Valley, 4-2 straight game, falling to Crestwood, 6-2, on Monday afternoon in Mountain Top. The Lady Warriors pounded out 11 hits but could not take advantage of its best hitting day of the season.

Kaitlyn Kross went 3-for-3 with a double and a run scored to lead Wyoming Area (1-3) at the plate.

Kayla Kross added two hits, including a double, and Nicole Turner added two hits and two RBI for the Lady Warriors.

Riley Thomas also chipped in with two hits for WA. Alex Holtz allowed just three hits in six innings of work, but walked six while being charged with the loss.

By Rick Notari

Dispatch Staff

Old Forge snapped a threegame losing streak with a 4-2 win over Mid Valley on Wednesday afternoon at the Old Forge Miles Street Community Park.

Andi Alsalahat continued to tear the cover off the softball for the Blue Devils as the senior turned in a 3-for-3 day with two doubles and two RBI. Lindsay Regan added an RBI double for Old Forge (3-3), and Nicole Marianelli chipped in with an RBI single.

Kim Regan pitched the victories for the Blue Devils, allowing two unearned runs over seven innings. The sophomore scattered four singles and three walks while striking out four.

Standings

OF 5, Valley View 6

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Old Forge went toe-to-toe with Lackawanna League Division II leader Valley View but the Cougars scored an unearned run in the bottom of the seventh to take a heartbreaking 6-5 win from the Blue Devils on Monday afternoon in Archbald.

The Blue Devils took the lead in the top of the fifth against the undefeated Cougars as Chelsea Cadwalder’s two-run single capped a four-run inning.

But Valley View came right back in the bottom half of the inning with four runs of its own to tie the game at 4-4.

The Cougars took the lead in the bottom of the sixth on a Katie Iyoob two-out home run that traveled almost 250-feet at the Valley View Complex.

Andi Alsalahat answered for Old Forge in the top of the seventh with a solo home run off of the scoreboard in centerfield to tie the game at 5-5.

The Cougars however would win the game in their half of the seventh, scoring on a passed ball and two one-out singles.

Alsalahat finished with three hits and two RBI, and Nicole Marianellli added two hits, including a double.

WA 2, Crestwood 6

Wyoming Area lost its third

Above, Old Forge's Lindsay Regan looks to the umpire for the safe call after sliding into home against Valley View. Below left, Sarah Fish connects for a single. Below right, Andi Alsalahat fires a throw to first base for an out, and Kim Regan is in her windup against Valley View PHOTOS BY RICK NOTARI

WVC Division I East Nanticoke ..........................5-0 Hazleton.............................3-1 Crestwood .........................4-2 Coughlin............................2-4 Holy Redeemer..................1-5 Pittston Area .....................0-4 WVC Division I West Dallas.................................4-1 Tunkhannock.....................4-2 Berwick .............................3-2 Wyoming Area ..................1-3 Valley West........................1-4 LL Division II Valley View.......................6-0 Carbondale ........................3-2 Old Forge ..........................3-3 Riverside ...........................3-3 Lakeland............................3-3 Mid Valley.........................2-4 Dunmore ...........................2-4 Holy Cross.........................1-4 This week’s schedule

Tuesday PA v. Wyoming Area OF v. Riverside Wednesday PA at Tunkhannock WA v. Hazleton Thursday OF v. Dunmore Friday WA at Nanticoke

Continued from Page 49

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Ruby, Scalzo score hat tricks as soccer teams victorious

Above left, Pittston Area's Daniele Fereck (3) passes the ball on a rain-soaked day at the Bucky Harris Athletic Complex in Hughestown on Monday. Above right, Wyoming Area's Katie Scalzo (10) is about to boot a corner kick on a sun-kissed day at the Tenth Street Elementary Soccer Field in Wyoming on Thursday.

PA PHOTO BY BILL TARUTIS/WA PHOTO BY CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK

to make the save and preserve the shutout.

"I think today we improved upon certain things we wanted to improve upon," said Pryor.

"Every time we come out we try to be a better team than last time and I think we did a good job of that."

WA held the advantage in shots 29-7, while 15 of those 29 shots were on goal.

Vitale made six saves in the shutout victory.

PA 3, Hanover 2

Pittston Area and Sara Ruby continued their hot streak as the Lady Patriots pulled out a 3-2 win over Hanover on Wednesday afternoon at the Bucky Harris Athletic Complex in Hughestown. Ruby scored a hat-trick, and Pittston Area won its third match in four tries in the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2-A Soccer race.

Ruby got the Lady Patriots off to a fast start, scoring off of a Tianna Stull assists just 4:09 into the game. She then scored six minutes later on a feed from Jenny Meck to give PA a 2-0 lead just 10:02 into the match.

Hanover answered with two goals before halftime to knot the score at 2-2, but Ruby and

the Lady Patriots would not be denied.

Danielle Fereck set Ruby up with less than 10 minutes remaining in regulation, and the freshman blasted the ball into the net for the game-winning goal.

Jordan Cumbo stopped eight shots in goal for Pittston Area (3-2-1) as the Lady Patriots outshot Hanover, 20-10.

PA 10, MMI Prep 1

Liz Mikitish scored three goals an assisted on another as Pittston Area flooded the net with 10 goals in a 10-1 victory over MMI Prep in a Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2 Crossover on Tuesday afternoon at the rain-soaked Bucky Harris Athletic Complex in Hughestown.

Freshman Sara Ruby got things off to a fast start for the Lady Patriots, scoring just 17 seconds into the match on an assist from Kaylene Sutkowski to give PA a 1-0 lead.

Sutkowski then scored the first of her two unassisted goals on the afternoon just over two minutes later before Mikitish scored her first at the 2:47 mark to begin the onslaught.

Freshman Jenny Meck followed with her first varsity

goal at the 18:40 mark of the first half to put the Lady Patriots ahead, 4-0, and Mikitish and Gabby Vaxmonsky each scored within a minute to give Pittston Area (2-2-1) a 6-0 halftime advantage.

Vaxmonsky added her second goal on an assist from Ruby to open the second half, and Sutkowski scored five minutes later for the 8-0 lead.

Daniele Fereck added a goal on an assist from Mikitish at the 61:15 mark of the second half, and Mikitish scored for the hat trick at the 74:28 mark.

The Lady Patriots outshot the Lady Preppers, 34-5, on the afternoon. Jordan Cumbo and Nicolette Bradshaw each stopped two shots in goal for Pittston Area.

Sunday Dispatch Staff Writer Rick Notari also contributed to this report.

Statistics

Goals 1t. Ruby, PA .......................7 2t. Scalzo, WA...................6 3t. Mikitish, PA .................4 3t. Sutkowski, PA ..............4 5t. Bone, WA .....................3 6t. Acacio, WA ..................2 6t. Schwerdtman, WA........2 6t. Vaxmonsky, PA.............2

Assists 1t. Sutkowski, PA...............3 2t. Mikitish, PA .................2 2t. Fereck, PA ....................2 2t. Scalzo, WA...................2 2t. Schwerdtman, WA........2 6t. Six tied at .....................1 Saves 1. Cumbo, PA...................54 2. Vitale, WA ...................30 3. Yurek, WA ...................20 Standings

WVC-2A Honesdale.......................4-0 Pittston Area................3-3-1 Hanover .......................2-2-1 North Pocono ...............1-1-1 Wyoming Seminary........2-3 WVC-2B Meyers.........................3-0-1 Tunkhannock................2-1-1 Wyoming Area ............2-2-1 GAR ...............................2-3 MMI Prep.......................0-5 This week’s schedule

Tuesday PA v. MMI Prep WA at Honesdale Wednesday PA v. Hanover Thursday WA v. MMI Prep

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ever, Scalzo showed her versatility by rifling a shot with her left foot that beat the keeper.

Wyoming Area pushed the lead to 6-0 less than 10 minutes into the second half on a beautiful showing by Acacio. She displayed her great skill set by dribbling around most of the MMI players before coming one-on-one with the keeper.

Acacio decided to share the glory by laying the ball off to Bone, who stood in front of the goal with no one near her, and she tapped the ball into the wide-open goal.

Around the 25 minute mark, Pryor subbed out his entire starting lineup.

While the subs were unable to find the back of the net they played aggressive, and were able to control most of the possession, develop scoring chances and keep the opposition from getting on the board.

Of course a shutout usually requires one or two good saves from the keeper.

So with approximately eight minutes left, the ball was rolling around inside WA’s sixyard box. With a lot of commotion in front of her, Caitlin Vitale was able to see an MMI player poke the ball through the defenders. Vitale dove left

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a 15.8 for the Patriots Rydzy also won the Triple Jump with a distance of 41’6 and the Long Jump with a distance of 18’10.

Joe Coyne finished second in the long jump with a distance of 17’11. D’Eliseo also won the 300m Hurdles for the Patriots in a time of 44.7 Hampton added a victory in the 400m with a time of 56.5, and finished third in the 800m It was also a successful day for the Patriots throwers.

John Poli finished first in the Shot Put with a distance of 44’3, and placed third in discus with a distance of 97’3.

Charles Gallo earned first place in the discus with a throw of 114’4. Chris Musto finished second with 98’7 in the Duryea, and won the Javelin throw at 115’1.

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WA 107, Nanticoke 43 Chris Hromek and Ahmad Bouie each won three events to lead Wyoming Area to a 107-43 victory over Nanticoke on Wednesday afternoon in a WVC Division II meet.

Hromek won the 800m in 2:17.8 and the 1600m in 5:09.1, after winning the Triple Jump in 38’2. Bouie won both sprints with winning times of 11.6 in the 100m, and 23.9 in the 200m, and also captured the 400m in a time of 58.6.

Sophomore Jacob Smith won the Javelin with the throw of 130’10, and the Discus with a throw of 123’8 for WA. He also teamed with Larry Popovich, Justin Langdon and Cody Schmitz to win the 400m Relay.

Eric Eramo won the High Jump and Pole Vault for the Warriors and finished second in the 110m Hurdles.

Mark Basta added a win in the Long Jump with a leap of 18’8 and finished second in both the High Jump and Triple Jump.

Julian Campenni won the Shot Put for WA with a throw of 39’5. He also finished second in the Discus.

Eric Filipiak won the 3200m distance run with a time of 12:04.

GIRLS

PA 84, Coughlin 66 The girls’ squad also picked

up a win over the Lady Crusaders, 84-66, for its first victory of the season. Catherine Lombardi led the Lady Patriots with three wins in the meet.

Lombardo led Pittston Area to a sweep in the 1600m with a time of 5:49. Bianca Bolton and Emily Seaman finished second and third. The sophomore then won the 800m in 2:32 as Kaitlynn Kutcha and Bolton placed second and third; and finished her day with a win in the 3200m in a time of 14:32 with Seaman and Ashley Menichini placing second and third.

Kutcha added a second individual win in the 400m with a time of 1:07, and Fereck placed second. The sophomore also teamed with Fereck, Menichini and Emily Zera to win the 3200m Relay in a time of 13:18.

Taylor Powers won the 100m dash with a time of 13.4 with Amy Mozeleski finishing second with a 13.6 and Madeline Dworak posting a time of13.7 for third place.

Mozeleski added a win in the 200m with a time of 27.7, and Dworak finished second.

Shelby Shimkoski won the shot put for the Lady Patriots with a throw of 27’5.

WA 116, Nanticoke 21 Samantha Shiner won three events to lead Wyoming Area to a 116-21 victory over Nanticoke on Wednesday in a WVC Division II Track and Field meet.

Shiner won both the Triple and Long jumps, with distances of 31’4 and 15’7 respectively.

The junior also won the 100m Dash with a time of 14.2. Shiner also finished third in the 800m.

Sara Radzwilka, Melissa Cruz and Jenna Skrinak also won three events each for WA. Radzwilka won the 400m and 800m middle distance races in times of 1:03.8 and 2:28.4, respectively, and also teamed with Cruz, Skrinak and Kayla Bardzell to win the 1600m Relay. Bardzell added a win in the High Jump for WA. Cruz added a win in the 200m dash in a time of 27.4 for the Lady Warriors; and a win in the 1600m in a time of 5:41.

Skrinak added wins in the 400m Relay with Christie Argenio, Ashley Melendez and Liz Foglietta; and in the 3200m

Relay with Foglietta, Alex Amico, and Rachel Taylor. Argenio added a victory in the Pole Vault for the Lady Warriors.

Michelle Gitkos and Emily Shemanski all won two events each for the Lady Warriors.

Gitkos won the Shot Put and Javelin events, and Shemanski took home the 100m Hurdles and 300m Hurdles.

Dispatch Staff Writer Rick Notari contributed to this report.

Girls’ Standings

WVC-1 Hazleton..........................3-0 Dallas..............................3-0 Crestwood.......................2-0 Valley West .....................2-1 Tunkhannock...................2-1 Pittston Area ...................1-3 Berwick ..........................0-4 Coughlin .........................0-4 WVC-2 Meyers.............................2-1 Holy Redeemer ...............3-0 Northwest .......................2-0 Wyoming Area ................2-1 Lehman ...........................2-1 Hanover ...........................0-1 Nanticoke........................0-3 GAR................................0-4 Boys Standings

WVC-1 Pittston Area ...................4-0 Hazleton..........................3-0 Tunkhannock ..................3-0 Dallas ..............................1-2 Berwick ..........................2-2 Crestwood.......................0-2 Valley West .....................0-3 Coughlin .........................0-4 WVC-2 Meyers ............................3-0 Holy Redeemer ...............3-0 Wyoming Area ................2-1 Northwest ........................1-1 Lehman ...........................1-2 GAR ................................1-3 Hanover ...........................0-1 Nanticoke........................0-3 This week’s schedule

Wednesday WA v. Meyers Thursday PA at Berwick Friday WA v. Northwest

At top, Wyoming Area's Cody Schmitz is in the middle of his Pole Vault against Nanticoke. Above, Pittston Area's Paris Powers takes first in the 100-meter dash against Coughlin.

PHOTOS BY BILL TARUTIS

WWWE football, cheer registration dates set The Wyoming-West Wyoming-Exeter Panthers Football/Cheerleading Association will hold registration for the 2011 season on the following dates and times: April 30, 12-3 p.m.; May 15, 1-4 p.m.; June 12, 12-3 p.m.; and June 26, 12-3 p.m.

Registrations will be at the Panther Fieldhouse on Cedar Street in Exeter. Cost is $60 for an individual and $75 for a family.

Legion baseball sign ups May 1

Greater Pittston Senior Legion sign ups are Sunday, May 1 at 3 p.m. at the Atlas in West Pittston. Players must provide a copy of birth certificate.

JTLL Opening Day is Saturday

Opening Day is Saturday, April 30 (Rain Date Sunday, May 1). All players should be dressed in uniform and gather atMayPark(behind Baloga Funeral Home) at 11 a.m. for the parade to the field at 11:30 a.m. After the parade to the field, the players will be introduced and exhibition baseball will be played featuring our T-Ball, Coach Pitch, and Girls Minors Softball. Then at 4 p.m.

Pittston will take on our Golden Tech Minor League Boys baseball team.During the day, the other fields will be open for all boys and girls to show their skillsat some Pitch, Hit and Run games.

Dupont Softball/Teeball to open May 7

The Dupont Softball/Teeball League will hold opening day ceremonies on May 7 beginning at 2 p.m. Due to the expected large crowd, car pooling is suggested to cut down on traffic and parking congestion.

Seating is limited so bringing your own lawn chair is suggested. There will be gues speakers and all teams will play a one-inning exhibition game – weather permitting. Player photos will also be taken.

PA Softball boosters to meet

The Pittston Area Softball Booster Club will meet on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the River Street Ale House in Pittston. All parents with children in grades 7-12 are invited and encouraged to attend. Plans for future fundraisers and banquet details will be discussed.

PA Track Parents meeting scheduled

The Pittston Area Track Parents will hold an important meeting on Tuesday, May 3 at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. All parents with team members from grades 7-12 are urged to attend. Plans for the end of the season party along with other topics are on the agenda.

WA football parents meeting

The Wyoming Area Football Parents Association is meeting on Thursday, April 28, at 7 p.m. in high school room #129. All parents/guardians of players in grades 7-12 for the upcoming football season are encouraged to attend. Questions? Call WAFPA Pres., Dan Resciniti at 814-5803.

GP Jr. Legion tryout set

Registrations are being accepted for the Stan Waleski Basketball Camp in the St. Joseph’s Oblates gym from July 11-29 for boys and girls entering grades K through 8.

The camp stress skills, fundamentals, team play, competition and fun with all players receiving a camp t-shirt and certificate.

The camp features an early registration discount for players registering prior to May 1 and discounts for multiple family members attending the camp. For registration information call Coach Waleski at 457-1206 or Coach LoBrutto at 654-8030 or at stanwaleski.com or by e-mailing stanwaleski@yahoo.com.

West Pittston Run set

The 34th Annual West Pittston Anthracite Run for the Coal four-mile run/fun walk has been set for June 4.

Registration will begin that day at 7:30 a.m. at the West Pittston Borough Building. The Fun Walk Course is two miles with the Run Course a four-mile loop around the perimeter of West Pittston. Streets will be traffic controlled and miles will be marked. The start and finish will be at the borough building. The course is relatively flat with some hills. Cost of the event is $15 if you preregister by May 30, and $18 after May 30.

Trophies and prizes will be given to the Top 3 Male and Female runners in the overall and each age group.

There are 11 age groups for males and 10 age groups for females.

For more information, call the West Pittston Borough Office at 570-655-7782.

Stoners Soccer sets signups

The Greater Pittston Stoners Youth Soccer League will hold signups for Fall Soccer on the following dates: April 28 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.; May 7 from 1:30-4:30 p.m.; and May 10 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Exeter Scout Home, located in the rear of the Exeter Borough Building on the corner of Lincoln Street and Wyoming Avenue in Exeter.

Cost of registration is $63 for players win new uniform, and $48 per player with no uniform. New players must show birth certificate. For more info visit www.stonesoccer.org.

meeting on May 2 at6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Nominations of officers will take place. Final plans for the banquet will be discussed.

PA Hoop Boosters golf tourney set

On June 4, the Pittston Area Basketball Booster Club will host a captain-and-crew golf tournament at Four Seasons Golf Club with an 8 a.m. shot gun start.

Fee for the tournament will be $65 a person which will include cart, green fee and old fashioned cook out at Four Seasons after golf. To sponsor a hole for $50 or to register a team for the tournament call Carl at 883-7220 or 954-3067. Deadline to register is June 1.

Parents Night at Old Forge

The Old Forge Diamond Devils Club will host Senior Parents Night on Thursday at the Old Forge Miles Street Community Park approximately 7 p.m. before the start of the Blue Devils game against Dunmore.

Youth soccer tourney scheduled

The Greater Pittston Stoners Soccer Club, in conjunction with the Hanover Youth Soccer Organization, has organized a soccer tournament/family fun day to benefit Mackenzie Marx who is being treated for Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

The tournament is June 25 at the Hanover Youth Soccer Complex with a rain date of June 26. The tournament is U6-U13 with an entry fee of $50. Games begin at 9 a.m. and WVYSA rules will be followed. Teams do not have to be affiliated with any organizations. Other activities scheduled include face painting, Bounce House, money wheel, bake sale, a DJ, and much more. All proceeds will be directed to the Marx Family.

For more information, contact Stoners vice president Jamie Szafran-Williams at newtown22@yahoo.com.

Tee Time for Kiel

The Old Forge Boys’ Roundball Club will hold its annual Pasta Dinner on May 1 from 12-4 p.m. at Arcaro and Genell’s Banquet Room. The Dinner is eat-in or take-out and includes pasta, a salad, desert and a beverage.

Tickets are $9 for adults and $4 for children under 12, and can be purchased from any member of the Old Forge Boys’ Basketball Program or at the door.

The Friends of Kiel Eigen are sponsoring the Third Annual Tee Time for Kiel Golf Tournament on June 4 at Sand Springs Golf Club. The Tournament is Captain and Crew with a 1 p.m. shotgun start.

Cost is $100 per player and includes golf fees, lunch, dinner and a snack and drink at the turn. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch and range time scheduled for 12 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for first and second place in each flight.

Teams will be accepted on a first-come basis. All fees must accompany registration. Hole Sponsors are also welcome at $100 per hole.

For more info or to register contact Adam Barsigian at 561-5822, J Argonish at 862-3566, Corey Palma at 8614743 or Ian Nemetz at 267-6802.

All proceeds go to the Kiel Eigen Fund.

PA-Seton Alumni games

OFAA holding Jr. Devils registration

Tickets on sale for OFBRC Pasta Dinner

Alumni from Pittston Area and Seton Catholic will square off in a basketball fundraiser set for April 29 at the Thomas R. Kelly Gymnasium at Pittston Area High School.

The women’s game will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the men’s game. All former players interested in playing, contact Coach Kathy Healey at 654-5424.

PA Wrestling Boosters slate party, meeting

The Pittston Area Wrestling Booster Club will hold a

The Old Forge Athletic Association will hold registration for Jr. Blue Devils football and cheerleading on April 28 from 6-8 p.m. and April 30 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Old Forge High School lobby.

Residents of Old Forge ages 5-13 are eligible to participate. Registration fees are $45 for a single child, $65 for families with two children; and $75 for families with three or more children.

For more information contact OFAA president Shawn Nee at 650-2021.

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Greater Pittston Junior Legion Manager Robert Sepelyak has announced that the tryout for the squad will be held on April 30 at 5 p.m. at the Atlas Complex. All players must bring a copy of their birth certificate.

Waleski hoop camp offering discount

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SPORTS BRIEFS

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VA R S I T Y V O L L E Y B A L L

WA takes thrilling victory from WVW Gates, Richards lead Warriors to victory

By Rick Notari

Dispatch Staff

Wyoming Area won a thrilling four-set match over Wyoming Valley West for its second win of the season, a 3-1victory over the Spartans in a Wyoming Valley Conference Volleyball matchup on Monday afternoon in Exeter.

The Warriors won the first game, 25-21, before Valley West came back to take the second game, 26-24. Wyoming Area then won the third game, 28-26, before clinching the match with a 25-17 victory in the fourth and deciding game.

Tony Richards led the Warriors with a season-high 27

assists, seven kills and two blocks.

Cody Gates added13 kills, two assists and one block, and Chris Evans scored five kills and had two assists.

Zak Lanunziata chipped in with eight kills and two aces for WA. Statistics

Aces Tony Richards.................................................................9 Chris Evans.....................................................................6 Assists

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hold on for the win.

Mario Martinelli and Chris Talipski added doubles for the Blue Devils.

Tony Goodall was charged with the loss, allowing nine hits and four walks in six innings of work.

OF 3, Mid Valley 8

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Old Forge lost its second consecutive game in an 8-3 loss to Mid Valley on Wednesday afternoon at Pagnotti Park.

The Blue Devils struggled defensively as two pitchers combined for six walks and the defense committed an uncharacteristic four errors which led to five unearned runs for the Spartans.

Trailing 6-1 in the bottom of the fifth, Dom Avvisato ripped a two-run double to the right centerfield gap to get Old Forge (4-2) within three runs. But Mid Valley came right back with two in the sixth to put the game away.

Michael Long led the Blue Devils at the plate with two singles, a walk and a stolen base while scoring a run. Dave Argust added an RBI single for Old Forge.

Dave Chromey was charged with the loss in allowing five runs on five hits and four walks in 2.2 innings of work. Sophomore Derek Drasba saw his first varsity action out of the bullpen, allowing five hits and two walks in 4.1 innings of work.

Sunday Dispatch Staff Writer Rick Notari also contributed to this report.

Tony Richards .............................................................137 Kills Cody Gates ...................................................................67 Tony Richards...............................................................35 Chris Evans ...................................................................19 Blocks Tony Richards ...............................................................15 Cody Gates .....................................................................6 See VOLLEY, Page 58

Standings

WVC Division I East Hazleton.............................4-1 Pittston Area......................4-1 Holy Redeemer .................4-2 Coughlin............................3-4 Crestwood..........................1-4 Nanticoke...........................1-5 WVC Division I West Tunkhannock .....................5-1 Valley West........................3-3 Dallas ................................2-2 Berwick .............................2-3 Wyoming Area ..................1-4 LL Division II Riverside............................5-1 Valley View .......................5-1 Mid Valley.........................4-2 Old Forge ..........................4-2 Dunmore ...........................3-3 Holy Cross.........................1-3 Lakeland............................0-5 Carbondale ........................0-6 This week’s schedule

Monday Pittston Area v. Wyoming Area at PNC Field, Moosic Tuesday OF v. Riverside Wednesday PA at Tunkhannock WA v. Hazleton Thursday OF v. Dunmore Friday WA at Nanticoke

Above from top left, Old Forge's Mario Martinelli connects for a single against Mid Valley on Wednesday afternoon; Derek Drasba delivers a pitch for the Blue Devils; MIchael Long steals second base for Old Forge.

PHOTOS BY RICK NOTARI

Former Patriots, Eagles squaring off Alumni from Pittston Area and Seton Catholic will square off in a basketball fundraiser set for April 29 at the Thomas R. Kelly Gymnasium at Pittston Area High School.

The women’s game will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the men’s game. All former players interested in playing can contact Coach Kathy Healey at 654-5424.

Pictured in the photos are some of the participants in both the men’s and women’s games.

The Men, from left to right, Jon Munski, Greg Ratchford, Pat Ratchford, John Walsh, Carmen Sciandra and Alan Keisinger.

The Women, from left to right, Joyce Mitchell, Mary Elizabeth Gregor, Kathy Healey, Marcia Tomaszewski, Jessica Linskey, Frances Hergan, Nicole DePhillips, Lauren Smicherko, Mary Ellen Zaffuto and Caroline Rabender.

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VA R S I T Y B A S K E T B A L L

JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL

Rock Solid girls win AAU Super Regional The Rock Solid AAU girls’ 8th grade team recently qualified for the 8th grade National Championships to be held in Orlando, FL. The girls recently won the AAU Super Regional held in Bethlehem. The team finished the tournament with a perfect 4-0 record.

They were down in the last couple of minutes in both the semi-final game and the championship game. In the semi-final game the girls rallied back to tie the game and won in overtime. In the final game, the ladies took their first lead with 17 seconds left and they handled the ball extremely well to hang on to win the championship game, 51-50.

Picture from left to right, first row, Talia Szatkowski (Dallas Area), Gabbie Volpetti (Dallas Area), Lydia Lawson (Good Shepherd), and Ali Barber (Pittston Area); second row, Coach Amy Buzinski, Erin Schmidt (Pittston Area), Alexis Lewis (Wyoming Valley West), Alana Wilson (St. Jude’s), Kayla Hons (St. Jude’s) and Coach Kathy Healey.

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Turkeys, trout and the State Park Happy Easter everyone!

Isn’t it is hard to believe that Easter is here already? It seems like we were just wishing each other happy New Years. The months of 2011 are certainly flying by. For example, we are in our second month of spring already and May is just one week away. The key is not to be caught flipping the pages of the calendar without living each day of the month to its fullest. While April showers are certainly bringing the May flowers, it is also bringing many outdoor opportunities. Trout fishing and turkey hunting are two good examples.

The trout season opened last weekend and many anglers were chased off the lakes and streams because of the heavy rains and winds.

That means there is plenty of fish still swimming around for local anglers. In addition to the trout stocked before the season, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission are already restocking lakes and streams in what they call their “In-Season Stocking Program.” The Lake at Frances Slocum State Park was restocked this past Monday and what an event it was. Hundreds of people lined the shore awaiting the arrival of the stocking truck. Perhaps the most inspiring thing was the number of children with parents and grandparents.

These afternoons spent together will be forever looked back at as good wholesome family memories.

The trout were a little finicky are first but within an hour they settled down and started to bite. I did a quick survey of the anglers landing

OUTDOORS WITH JAKE

by Don Jacobs

trout. They claim that bright power bait fished on the bottom is the most successful way to land the trout stocked at Frances Slocum. I did meet up with a few fishermen using minnows quite successfully as well. The key to catching fish is to get out and fish. The rest of it should happen naturally. The Fish Commission stocked more than three thousand trout on Monday and they are scheduled to restock it again in May. For the most up to date schedule of in-season stocking, visit the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission home page at http:// www.fish.state.pa.us.

Young turkey hunters had their chance yesterday to shoot a Pennsylvania Gobbler. The one day hunt for kids is designed to get our youth interested in hunting and in this case, turkey hunting. The official opening of the turkey season starts next Saturday, April 30, one half hour before sunrise. Youths under the age of 12 years may participate in this spring gobbler season through the Game Commission’s Mentored

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Digs Chris Evans....................................................1 Standings

North Pocono .............................................7-0 Holy Redeemer...........................................7-0

Youth Hunting Program.

They can hunt with a mentor during the general spring gobbler season. Mentored youths need to obtain a permit for $2.70, and must be accompanied by an adult mentor who is a properly licensed and at least 21 years of age. A field harvest tag is provided with the mentored youth hunting program permit. Mentored youths also are required to report their harvest to the Game Commission either online or by using one of the report card inserts that are part of the Digest.

The outlook for the turkey season is excellent. I have seen quite a few turkeys on my travels and my scouting trips at daybreak have been very productive. The key is to get out this week and make sure the birds are where you think they are. Scouting is always the key to a successful hunt. More important than a successful hunt is a safe and enjoyable one. Here are a few tips to follow to help make your outing a safe adventure.

Positively identify your target. Be absolutely certain

that the turkey you are about to shoot is a legal (bearded) turkey before you pull the trigger. The bird should be fully and clearly visible. Be sure to look beyond the path of your shot to make sure it is safe to pull the trigger.

Never stalk a turkey or turkey sounds. Take up a calling location and let the bird come to you. Movement or sounds you think are a turkey may be another hunter. Sneaking in on another hunter is not only unsafe, it’s illegal. Spring turkey hunting is by calling only.

Assume every noise and movement is another hunter, not a turkey.

Protect your back! Select a large tree, rock, or other substantial natural barrier while calling. Sit with your back against this object. Hunt in open woods so you can easily see approaching hunters.

Shout “STOP!” to alert approaching hunters. Never move, wave, or make turkey sounds to alert hunters of your position.

Eliminate red, white, blue, and black colors from your clothing. These colors are

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found on the head, neck, and body of mature gobblers.

Pre-select a zone of fire.

Shoot at a turkey only in that predetermined zone and only when you’re certain it is safe to do so. Agree upon these zones with your hunting companions before the hunt.

Choose safe and responsible hunting companions.

Know where they are at all times.

Wear hunter orange when entering or leaving your turkey hunting area. Fluorescent orange is not requited in the spring but it is a smart thing to wear while moving about.

Remember to practice these safety tips, be courteous and patient. No turkey is worth risking a human life for. Good luck if you are heading in search of a gobbling turkey.

Still Time for Two

It is not too late to get a second turkey tag. Pennsylvania hunters who would like the opportunity to harvest a second spring gobbler can purchase a second spring gobbler tag until Saturday, April 30. Thanks to the new Pennsylvania Automated License System (PALS), hunters can purchase a second spring gobbler tag at any issuing agent and walk out of the store with it. A second tag could be purchased online but it could take up to ten days to get in the mail. The cost of the second turkey tag is $21.70 for residents and $41.70 for nonresidents.

Be sure to watch Pennsylvania Outdoor Life tonight at 6:30 on WNEP-TV. We have dedicated most of the program to turkey hunting and turkey call making.

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Sara Ruby

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WA Baseball

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It didn’t take long for Pittston Area’s Sara Ruby to make her mark on the Lady Patriots cross-river rivalry with Wyoming Area.

The freshman scored two goals to lead PA to a 3-2 win over the Lady Warriors as the Lady Patriots picked up their f irst win of the season.

For her efforts, Sara has been named The Sunday Dispatch Pittston Area Athlete of the Week for the week April 10-16.

Ruby broke a scoreless tie with less than eight minutes left in the f irst half for her first goal and a 1-0 PA lead, and then chipped in the eventual game-winning just nine minutes into the second half for a 3-1 advantage.

Posters of Sara can be found at Tony’s Pizza in Pittston, and Smart Designs and Graphics in Wyoming, sponsors of the Pittston Area Athlete of the Week.

The rain-drenched baseball season has affected the hitting on the West Side, but it has not dampened the performance of Wyoming Area’s Dylan Maloney.

Maloney hit .555 with four RBI and has pitched 15 strong innings for the Warriors despite his team’s 0-3 start.

For his efforts, Dylan has been named The Sunday Dispatch Wyoming Area Athlete of the Week for the week April 10-16.

Maloney doubled, tripled and homered in Wyoming Area’s first three games, and also struck out 13 from the mound in three appearances.

Posters of Dylan can be found at Januzzi’s Pizza in Wyoming, and Smart Designs and Graphics in Wyoming, sponsors of the Sunday Dispatch Athlete of the Week.

Old Forge centerf ielder Michael Long has picked up where he left off last season.

The senior smashed six hits and drove in seven as the Blue Devils pushed their record to 4-0 after the first two weeks of the season.

For his effort, Michael has been named The Sunday Dispatch Old Forge Athlete of the Week for the week April 10-16.

Long singled twice, homered and drove in five runs in a win over Dunmore, and smacked three singles in a win over Carbondale. He scored two runs in each game, including the game-winning run against Dunmore.

Posters of Michael can be seen at Revello’s Pizza in Old Forge, and Smart Designs and Graphics in Wyoming, sponsors of the Old Forge Athlete of the Week.

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LOCAL GOLF

Stevens, O’Connor remain undefeated Stevens Financial and O’Connor Plumbing remain undefeated after two weeks of cold, damp Industrial League golf at Emanon.

Stevens swept Hoffman Electric led by 39s shot by Pip McDermott and Joe Gentile. Sean Fortney led Hoffmn’s with a 40.

Bob Lampman shot 37 and Tom Kerrigan 39 to lead O’Connor Plumbing to a 3 point sweep of PJ Adonizio’s Funeral Home. Jim Devers shot 39 for Adonizio’s.

Ashley Machine took3 points from Red Mill to keep pace with the league leaders. Len Coleman and John Mulhern paced the winners with 37s while Mike Lazev-

nick paced the Mill with a 38.

In the night’s final action, Selenski Insurance defeated AS Powers and Sons by a 2-1 score. Jim Breck led Selenski’s with a 38 and Brian Rinker shot 42 for Powers.

Action continues next week as all teams will tee off at 5:10 p.m..

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Josephine Lapsansky April 15, 2011 Josephine Lapsansky, of Wilkes-Barre, died April 15, 2011, at the Timber Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Plains Township.

She was born in Inkerman, on November 17, 1923, a daughter of the late Frank and Helen Biestek Niemiec. She was a graduate of Jenkins Township High School, class of 1941, and moved to Newark, NJ, to work in a defense plant during World War II. She was one of the first "42 Crew of Rosie the Riveters Brigade" that built the B-17 bombers. Her future husband, Jacob, flew B-17 missions during the Normandy invasion and brought his invasion parachute home after the war. This silk material was used to make Josephine’s wedding dress in 1947. They celebrated 50 years of marriage in 1997. She was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Plains Township, and was past secretary and treasurer of the Altar and Rosary Society and Choir of Ss. Peter & Paul

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and St. Cecelia’s Parishes. She was employed for many years as a nurses aide at the Little Flower Manor and WilkesBarre General Hospital.

Also preceding her in death were her husband, Jacob, in 1997; brother, John Niemiec; and sisters Sophie Ruskey, Nellie Paczkowski, Agnes and Theresa Niemiec.

Surviving are her sons, Jacob and wife Cathy, of Plains Township; Michael and wife Georgia, of Plains Township; and Philip and wife Mary, of Nuangola; grandchildren, Kimberly Ann, Jacob, Brian and Michael; great-granddaughter Lia Isabel; as well as sisters Hedy Gill of Wilkes-Barre, Helen Sartin of Kingston, and Mary Kosuth of New Jersey.

Funeral services were held April 19 from the Mikelski Funeral Home, Plains Township, with a Mass of Christian Burial at Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Plains Township. Interment St. Rocco’s Cemetery, Pittston.

Memorial donations may be made to Pennsylvanians for Human Life, 31 Hanover St., Wilkes-Barre, 18702.

Emil F. Pechal Sr., 76, of Swoyersville, died April 13, 2011, at home.

Born November 16, 1934, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Francis and Anna Mercincavage Pechal. He was a member of Holy Trinity Church, Swoyersville. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in Korea. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans Association, Post 102 of Kingston. He worked 14½ years in the local mines and retired after 27½ years of employment from Techneglas in Pittston.

He was also preceded in death by his son Emil F. Jr.; brother, Frank; and sisters, Mary Ann Frushon, Louise Loftus, and Evelyn Pechal.

Surviving are his wife of 54 years, the former Irene Smaka; children; son Henry and his wife, Barbara, of Old Forge, son David of Swoyersville, daughter Debra Ann Stachyra and her husband, Andrew, of Exeter, and son Edward and his wife, Jean,

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She was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert Bowen; and her sister, Mary Louise Bowen.

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Born on May 13, 1923, in Clarks Summit, she was a daughter of the late George and Emma (Koerner) Bowen. She was raised in Wilkes-Barre and was a graduate of Elmer L. Meyers High School, class of 1941. A homemaker most of her life, she also worked as a teacher’s aide for Dan Flood Elemen-

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Louis R. Lanzone

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Benjamin Jenkins, Jr.

Louis R. Lanzone, 86, of West Pittston, died April 18, 2011, in Kingston Commons.

Born in Pittston on April 15, 1925, he was a son of the late Rocco, and Evelyn Rossi Lanzone. He was a graduate of Pittston High School, class of 1942.

He enjoyed picking coal as a youth, and during high school, he played football along side Charley Trippi. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the USS Mainstay, a minesweeper in the Pacific Theater.

He worked at the Hitchner Bis-

nezer Baptist Church, Plymouth.

He most recently attended the Independent Bible Church, Duryea.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Alan, at age 6.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years on April 10, Valeria L. Mundy Jenkins; sons, Dale T. and Daniel B. Jenkins, Harrisburg, Pa.; brother, Thomas E. Jenkins, and his wife, Georgia, Shavertown; sisters-in-law, Ellen Miller, and her husband, Fred, Edwardsville, and Karen Grady, Nottingham, Md.; brothers-in-law, Michael Mundy, Plymouth; Bill Mundy and his wife, Joyce, Taylors, SC, and James Mundy; five nieces, four nephews, eight great-nieces, and four great-nephews.

Funeral services were held April 20 at the William A. Reese Funeral Chapel, Plymouth, with Pastor Eugene Setzer and Pastor Al Cremard officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to Wyoming Valley Children’s Association, 1133 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, 18704.

April 18, 2011 Kenneth E. Hoover, 85, of Harveys Lake, died April 18, 2011, at Hospice Community Care Inpatient Unit of Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre, after several weeks of illness at the hospital and at home.

He was born in Avoca, a son of the late Ira E. and Catherine Powell Hoover. He was a member of Fellowship Evangelical Free Church, Dallas. He retired in 1984 from Acme Warehouse, Forty Fort. He also worked as Claims Manager for Dean Phipps Stores Inc. Warehouse, Avoca, and served as Deputy Game Pro-

tector, Forest Fire Warden, and Pittston Township Police Officer.

He was also preceded in death by sisters, Mrs. Marion Delliquanti, Deleware; Mrs. Ruth Peterson, Exeter; Mrs. Ann Barlow, Hughestown; and brother, Lewis Hoover, New Jersey.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty Richens Hoover; sons, Lon and his wife, Sandy, Beaufont, SC; Kim and his wife, Marian, Royersford; daughter, Jan, and her husband Patrick McAuley, Rochester, NY; Eleanor Jones Hoover, Overland Park, KS; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

Funeral was held April 21 from The Fellowship Evangelical Free

Church, Dallas. Interment Memorial Shrine Burial Park. Funeral arrangements by the Disque Funeral Home, Dallas.

Memorial donations may be made to Fellowship Evangelical Free Church, c/o 45 Hildebrandt Road, Dallas.

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Pittston; brother, Anthony Lanzone, Florida; sisters, Nancy Vaccaro, Florida, and Corrina Kozloski, Colorado; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was held April 21 from the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, West Pittston, with a Blessing Service in Corpus Christi Church at Immaculate Conception Parish, West Pittston. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Immaculate Conception Parish, 605 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston, 18643. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.

Kenneth E. Hoover

April 16, 2011 Benjamin Jenkins Jr. (Duke), 71, died April 16, 2011.

He was a son of the late Benjamin and Elizabeth Powell Jenkins. Born December 9, 1939, he graduated from Plymouth High School, class of 1957. After overcoming polio, he went on to graduate from Wilkes College and Bucknell University. He was a dedicated teacher for 38 years, starting at Lake-Lehman High School, then Kingston School District, and eventually Wyoming Valley West High School, where he taught History, Civics, Economics, and Sociology. He played soccer for Wilkes College, coached Little League baseball, was a Hunter Safety Instructor for the PA Game Commission, and a rifle instructor for the Wyoming Valley West Rifle Team. While at Wyoming Valley West he was actively involved in History Day. He was a deacon and Superintendent at the Ebe-

cuit Company, West Pittston; the VA Hospital, Lyons, NJ, as well as the VA Hospital, WilkesBarre, where he retired. He was a member of the DAV Nino Montante Post 46, a member of the Dupont VFW Post 4909, a member of the National Society of Retired Federal Employees, a member of the Pittston Red Devils, and a member of Immaculate Conception Parish, West Pittston.

Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Agnes Jukas Lanzone; daughters, Linda Suponcic and husband James, Luzerne; Mary Agnes Petrewski and husband John, Taylor; LuAnn Hancock and husband William Jr., West

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P. III, and his wife, Liz, Wayne, NJ; and daughter Robin Davey and her husband, David, Landing, N.J.; brother, John Lena and his wife, Margaret, Oak Ridge, NJ; sister, Pat Neubert and her husband, Dick, Hiawassee, GA; six grandchildren, Amy and Joey Tible, Jennifer, Lisa, Bryan and Sean Davey; great-grandson Brent; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont, at a later date.

Interment Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery, Dupont. To send an online condolence, visit www.balogafuneralhome.com.

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Shirley A. Tible, of Dupont, formerly of Clifton and Lake Hopatcong, NJ, died April 15, 2011, in Hospice Care of the VNA, Heritage House, Wilkes-Barre.

She was the widow of Joseph P. Tible, who died August 26, 2006.

Born in Dupont, she was a daughter of the late Stella Serafin. She was a graduate of Dupont High School, class of 1952.

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

Surviving are her son, Joseph

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April 16, 2011 Shirley O’Malley, 75, of Bound Brook, NJ, formerly from Avoca, died April 16, 2011 at her home.

She was born on November 5, 1935, and was the loving wife of the late John D. "Jack" O’Malley.

She moved to Bound Brook with her husband some 50 years ago, and was the proud homemaker and caretaker of her family. She was an avid supporter of the Association of Retarded Citizens of Somerset County. She was also a member of St. John’s Primitive Methodist Church, Avoca.

She was also preceded in death by her sister, Caroline ’Jane’

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Reap, and Jane’s husband, John.

She is survived by her children, Shannon O’Malley, Bound Brook, NJ; Brian O’Malley, Manville NJ; and Keith O’Malley and his wife, Jill, Washington, NJ; grandchildren, Cassandra and Casey O’Malley of Washington, NJ; sister, Nelda Cavalari, and husband, John, Avoca.

Funeral services were held April 19 at St. John’s Primitive Methodist Church, Avoca. Memorial donations may be made be made to The A.R.C. of Somerset County, or St. John’s Primitive Methodist Church.

Kenneth G. Holtz, 74, of West Pittston, died April 15, 2011, in Kindred Hospital of Wyoming Valley.

Born in Pittston, on January 12, 1937, he was a son of the late George, and Hazel Webster Holtz. He attended Pittston High School, and served in the U.S. Navy. In his earlier years, he worked for Acme Bakery and Culp Brothers. He along with his wife, Janice Mugford Holtz, owned and operated Old Mill Pine Products Inc., in West Pittston for over 30 years. He was a

Doris Vidzar, Rome, NY; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services, with full military honors, were held April 20 from the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, West Pittston with a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Pittston. Interment Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.

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Frances Bencho, 81, of Plymouth, died April 17, 2011, at the Hospice Community Care Inpatient Unit of Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre.

Born June 1, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Ignatz and Catherine Stanavage Laukaitus.

She resided in Plymouth most of her life, and she was a graduate of Plymouth High School. She was employed at Gent J. Manufacturing, Plymouth. She was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Plymouth.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dimitri, who

passed away in 2001; brothers Andrew Laukaitus, Anthony Malesky, Joseph Malesky, George Malesky, and Charles Laukaitus; sisters, Aldona Laukaitus, Della Callahan, Anna Janovitch, Eleanor Wanyo, and Margaret Lukas.

Surviving are her children, Rebecca Molecavage and her husband, Thomas, Luzerne; James Bencho, Wyoming; John Bencho, Nanticoke; David Bencho, Plymouth; Susan Stahley and her husband, John, Hunlock Creek; Lisa Allan, Berwick; and Kimberly DeMuzzio and her husband, Charles, Larksville; grand-

children, Thomas Molecavage Jr. and his wife, Juli, Kingston; John Bencho Jr., Nanticoke; Aaron Bencho, Exeter; Nicole Bencho, Wyoming; Christina and John Stahley, Hunlock Creek; and Evan DeMuzzio, Larksville; great-grandchildren, Isabella Molecavage and Ryder Bencho; brother Albert Laukaitus, Spain; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral was held April 20 from the Grontkowski Funeral Home, Plymouth, followed by service in Ss. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Plymouth.

Interment parish cemetery, Plymouth Township.

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Funeral services were held at the convenience of the family with interment at the West Pittston Cemetery. Funeral services were entrusted to the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 802 Susquehanna Ave., West Pittston.

Memorial donations may be made to the United Methodist Church of Pittston, Church and Broad streets, Pittston, 18640.

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

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member of the First United Methodist Church of Pittston.

He was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Lee Schobert.

Surviving, in addition to his wife of 52 years, Janice Mugford Holtz; are daughter, Hazel Lynn Schobert, Harding; sons, Kenneth Holtz and his wife, Elaine, West Pittston; Todd Holtz, West Pittston; and Jeffrey Holtz and his wife, Christine, West Pittston; grandchildren, Kenneth, Todd, Trevor, Samantha, and Alexandra; as well as nieces, nephews, a great-niece and great-

Frances Bencho

Patrick A. Colarusso Patrick A. "Curley" Colarusso, 95, of Pittston, died April 16, 2011, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township, surrounded by his family.

Born in Pittston, on March 2, 1916, he was a son of the late George, and Elizabeth (Zelinda) Casterline Colarusso. He attended Pittston High School, and served in the U.S. Army.

Curley was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Pittston. He was employed as a machinist and had worked for Duryea Anthracite Coal Company, Adonizio Brothers and Addy Asphalt Company.

He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Makar Colarusso; his second wife, Helen Karlow Colarusso; son, George Colarusso; grandson, Anthony Manganiello; and his sister, Mary Martin.

Surviving are his daughter, Patricia Manganiello, and her husband, Tony, West Pittston; sons, Charles ’Chic’ Colarusso, and his wife, Donna, Jenkins Township; John Colarusso, Moosic; step-daughter, Donna Matthews, and her husband, Ted, Dupont; brothers, Carmen Colarusso, and his wife, Ruth, West Pittston, and Joe Colarusso, and his wife, Ann Marie, Old Forge; sister,

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April 15, 2011 John Peter Farrell, 46, of Lakeside Drive in Harveys Lake, died April 15, 2011.

Born July 2, 1964, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late John Patrick and Mary McCallick Farrell. He was a graduate of E.L. Meyers High School, class of 1982, and Luzerne County Community College. Employed by the WilkesBarre Area School District for 25 years, he was head custodian at the district administration building.

He served as vice-president of the Lake-Lehman School Board and as a member of the Joint Operating Committee of the West Side Career and Technology Center.

He was first vice-president of the

Harveys Lake Lions Club, Chaplain of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 967, PSEA Union Shop Steward and a communicant at Our Lady of Victory Church.

He is surviving by his wife, the former Lorraine Schriver; son Christopher; sister, Mary Bridget Farrell Michael and her husband, Captain Frank Michael, USN, and their children, John, Mary and Elizabeth of San Diego, Calif.; and mother-in-law Mary Lou Schriver of Pittston.

A Celebration of Life was held April 20 from McLaughlin’s Family Funeral Service, Wilkes-Barre, with funeral Mass in the Church of St. Aloysius. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hanover Township.

Online condolences can be left at www.celebratehislife.com.

Millie B. Cumbo April 23, 2011 Millie B. Cumbo, 93, of West Pittston died April 23, 2011 at the home of her daughter in Harding.

Born in Pittston on October 8, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Josephine Burgio.

She was a graduate of Pittston High School and was employed in the local garment industry. She was a member of Immaculate ConceptionChurch,WestPittston; its Altar and Rosary Society and the Morning Prayer Group. She was also a member of the ILGWU. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Michael Cumbo; son-in-law, Joseph Vavrek; brothers, David, Angelo, Joseph, Michael and Leonard; sisters, Rose, Mary, Lena, Connie and Nina.

Surviving are her daughter, Phyllis Vavrek, Harding; son, Pat

Cumbo and his wife, Joyce, Virginia; grandchildren, Pat Cumbo; Gina Windham; Sam Cumbo; Joseph Vavrek; Michele Ondish and Michael Vavrek; great-grandchildren, Devan, Rachel, James, Joseph, Matthew, Diane, Andrew, Nicholas, Jacob, Haley and Alexa; numerous nieces and nephews.

FuneralserviceswillbeTuesday at 9:30 a.m. from the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 802 Susquehanna Ave., West Pittston with a Mass of Christian Burial at10 a.m. in Corpus Christi Parish, Immaculate Conception Church, Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston.

Interment, Mt.Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Friends may call Tuesday morning from 8-9:30 a.m. at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be made atwww.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.

Michael E. Keating April 21, 2011 He was preceded in death by his sisters, Rose Marie Keating and Patricia DeWitt.

Surviving are brothers, Jack, Brick, NJ and Eddie, Las Vegas, NV; nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements by the Ruane and Regan Funeral Home, Pittston.

April 15, 2011 Rose Marie Gerrity, 80, of Swoyersville, died April 15, 2011, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp. She was the wife of the late James J. Gerrity, who died September 14, 1984.

Born on June 12, 1930, in Wilkes-Barre, Rose was a daughter of the late August and Anna (Hetro) Peeler. She was raised in

Swoyersvilleandwasagraduateof Swoyersville High School, Class of1948.Priortoherretirement,she was employed for over 25 years by the former Topps Chewing Gum, Duryea. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church of Swoyersville.

She was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert Peeler.

She is survived by her daughters, Roseann Barrera and her husband, James, of Mesa, AZ, Cindy Gerrity of Swoyersville, and Debbie Layaou of Swoyersville; her

grandchildren, Kara Chase, Lisa Barrera, Janine Barrera, Bill Layaou and James Layaou; her greatgrandchildren, Ashley and Walker Chase; nieces and nephews.

FuneralserviceswereheldApril 18 from the Wroblewski Funeral Home, Forty Fort, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Trinity Church, Swoyersville. Interment Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville. To send an online condolence, visit www.wroblewskifuneralhome.com.

Antoinette Denisco April 16, 2011 Antoinette Denisco, 87, of West Pittston, died April 16, 2011, at Wesley Village Nursing Care Center, Jenkins Township.

Born in Pittston, on May 7, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Raphael, and Rose Cioffi Rostock. She was a member of Corpus Christi Parish, Immaculate ConceptionChurch,WestPittston.She was formerly employed in local

dress factories, and was a member of ILGWU. She was also employed at the former Espresso Restaurant.

She was also preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, John Denisco, in 1995; her brothers Samuel, Dominick, James, Raphael and Anthony; and sisters, Catherine Rostock, Mary Muzzi, and Catherine Campenni.

Surviving are her sons, John and wifePaula,WestWyoming;James and wife Marie, West Pittston; and Joseph and wife Mary Joan, Har-

leysville; brothers Anthony, West Pittston, and Nicholas, Pittston; six grandchildren, Stephanie, John, John Jr., Catherine, Emily and Palmer; and two great-grandchildren, Dante and Dominic.

Funeral was held April 20 from the Recupero Funeral Home, West Pittston, with a Mass of Christian Burial in Immaculate Conception Church. Interment Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville. Family requests donations may be made to Wesley Village Nursing Center, Pittston, 18640.

Mary U. Farrell April 19, 2011 Mary U. Farrell, of Duryea, died April 19, 2011,attheMercy Hospice Unit. She was the widow of

William Farrell.

Born November 15, 1913, she was a daughter of the late Paul and MaryFitzpatrickUrban.Shewasa graduateofEastStroudsburgState College and was an elementary

teacher for over 40 years in Duryea, Northeast, and Pittston Area school districts. She was an active member of Sacred Heart Church in Duryea for many years taking care of the altar, teaching CCD, singing in the choir and participating in first communion training, May Crowning, and the church picnic. She was also active in bowling and local musical groups.

She was preceded in death by a son, Michael; a sister, Cecelia

Mullaly; and brothers, Aloysius, Paul, and Joseph Urban.

Surviving are many nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held Monday at 10 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Church, Stephenson Street, Duryea. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Avoca.

Memorials may be made to the Mercy Hospice, 746 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, 18501.

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Michael E. Keating, Pittston, died April 21, 2011 in the Golden Living Center, Plains Twp. Born in Bayonne, NJ, he was the son of Michael and Rose Falternan Keating. He served in the US Army during World War II and worked as a truck driver until his retirement.

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oly Name St. Mary’s Church, Swoyersville was the setting, November 6, 2010 for the wedding of Sara Chisdock, Moosic and Ryan Hogan, Forty Fort.

The bride is the daughter of John and Mary Theresa Chisdock, Moosic. The bridegroom is the son of John and Georgia Hogan, Forty Fort.

The Rev. Louis Grippe officiated at the 2 p.m. ceremony. Cristin Hogan, Dupont, sister of the bride was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Stephanie Bojnowski, Maryland; Kara Corbett, Exeter; Mary Kate Hodowarac, Philadelphia; Tara Hummel, Drexel Hill; Tara Crofton, Plains; Elizabeth Tracy Jones, Pittston; Ann Marie Morreale, Dupont and Stephanie Ramsky, Duryea. all friends of the bride.

William Smith, Forty Fort, friend of the bridegroom was best man. Ushers were John Hogan, Dupont; Michael Hogan, Plains; Kevin Hogan, Forty Fort, brother of the groom; Matthew Chisdock, Camp Hill, brother of the bride; John Smutko, West Chester, cousin of the groom; Erik Davidson, South Abington; James Gurnari, Maryland and Joshua Hook, Swoyersville, all friends of the groom. A cocktail hour and reception was held at the Via Appia, Taylor.

The bride is a graduate of Seton Catholic High School. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from East Stroudsburg University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Wilkes University. Sara is employed as the Customer Service Manager at Lord and Taylor.

The bridegroom is a graduate of Bishop O’Reilly High School.

He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from King’s College. Ryan is employed at Wyoming Valley Drug and Alcohol. The bride was honored at a shower at the Green Ridge Club, Scranton by her attendants. The parents of the groom hosted the rehearsal party at The Cafe on 315.

The couple honeymooned in the Dominican Republic.

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red and Jean Marie Hoover are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary today, Easter Sunday. The couple was married April 24, 1971 in Sacred heart of Jesus Church, Duryea, by the late Rev. Dr. Francis Mikus. There attendants were Kathy (Kotula) Kimmel, Francis Hoover, Mary Lou (Hoover) Radnovich (deceased), Ray Haduck, Cheryl (Judge) Goul and Carl Swiderski (deceased). Cathy (Jezorwski) Breymeier was the flower girl and PJ Connolly served as the ring bearer.

Fred is the son of the late Fred, Sr and Ann Hoover of Shavertown. He is retired from RCA, Dunmore and PennDot, WilkesBarre. Jean Marie is the daughter of the late John and Marie Chilek of Duryea. She is employed as a Sr. Buyer by Integrated Power Designs, Hanover Industrial Park, Wilkes-Barre.

The couple’s marriage has been blessed with three children, Jeff and his girlfriend, Tara Vols; Mark and Melissa. The grandchildren are Jeffrey Bennett (J.B.) Hoover and Elizabeth (Libby) Williams, all of Duryea.

A Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated today at Nativity of Our Parish (Sacred Heart of Jesus) Duryea. A family dinner will mark the occasion.

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rystle Cardamone and Adam Kowalczyk were united in marriage by Father John O’Bell on November 13, 2010 at the Church of Holy Redeemer in Falls.

The bride is the daughter of Gary and Patricia Cardamone, Bear Creek. She is the granddaughter of the late James and Jessie Cardamone, Wilkes-Barre and the late Walter and Anna Zelenick, Plains. The groom is the son of Ann Marie Kowalczyk, Exeter, Pa and the late Stanley Serino and Anna Serino-Davis of Pittston Pa. The bride was given in marriage by her father and chose her sister Patricia Rutkowski, as matron of honor, and her sister Colette Yaronski, as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Caroline Kreseski, cousin of the groom, Chelsea Rutkowski, niece of the bride and Stacy White, friend of the bride and groom. The junior bridesmaid was Kira Meager, cousin of the groom.

The groom chose his cousin Donald Kreseski as his best man.

Groomsmen were Robert Rutkowski, brother-in-law of the bride, Gary Cardamone, brother of the bride, Kevin Cardamone, brother of the bride and Fred White, friend of the bride and groom. The junior groomsman was Jacob Rutkowski, nephew of the bride.

An evening cocktail hour and reception was held at the Irem Country Club, Dallas. A rehearsal dinner was given by the mother of the groom the previous evening at Marianacci’s Restaurant, Wyoming. The bride was honored with a bridal shower given by her mother at the Ramada Inn, Wilkes-Barre.

The bride is a 2001 graduate of Coughlin High School, WilkesBarre and a 2005 graduate of King’s College, Wilkes-Barre where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology. She is employed as an Adult Probation and Parole Officer.

The groom is a 1999 graduate of Wyoming Area High School, Exeter and a 2004 graduate of Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. He is employed as a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper.

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ichael Edward Baldwin and Stacy Lorraine Hartung, together with their families announce their engagement and approaching marriage.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Lorraine Park, Bradenton, Florida. Stacy is a 1998 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Bloomsburg University in 2002 and a Master of Science in Secondary School Counseling at Marywood University in 2006. She is employed by Community Care Behavioral Health, Moosic, as a Quality Clinician. She is also a National Certified Counselor.

The prospective groom is the son of Joan Baldwin, Avoca. He is the grandson of the late Mary Bennett, Avoca. Michael is a g1996 graduate of Pittston Area High School. He is employed by Geisinger Medical Center, Glenmaura as a Quality Assurance Supervisor.

The couple will exchange vows September 10, 2011 aboard the Carnival Liberty in Miami, Florida.

30th Anniversary

aul and Catherine Matreselva of Swoyersville celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on April 25.

Catherine is the daughter of Amy George and the late Michael A. George of Wilkes-Barre. Paul is the son of Angelina Matreselva and the late Joseph Matreselva of Wyoming.

They were married on April 25, 1981 at Saint George’s Maronite Church, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Paul is employed as the manager of Burger King in Pittston. Catherine is recently retired from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre.

The Matreselva’s were blessed with their son Paul. A trip to the Bahamas is planned.

Holy Redeemer High School’s Royal Players will present two plays, Law and Order: Fairy Tale Unit and The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet on Friday and Saturday, May 6 and 7 at 7 p.m.

Both plays are comedies that combine TV’s Law and Order series, William Shakespeare, and Dr. Seuss. Law and order: Fairy Tale Unit presents the stories of the fairy tale characters who represent the police who investigate fairy tale crimes, as well as the district attorneys who prosecute the fairy tale offenders. A crime of epic proportions has been committed in a land far, far away, and characters like Pinocchio

and the Seven Dwarfs are among the suspects.

The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet answers the question of what would result if William Shakespeare and Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss) collaborated on a play. This reinvention of Romeo and Juliet combines rhymed couplets, creative wordplay, and fantastical machines to present a whimsical take on the classic play. The plays are under the direction of Mr. Michael Stofko.

Admission donation is $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens. Tickets may be obtained at the door.

Four Generations Four generations recently gathered for the celebration of great grandmother, Ann Codick’s 84th birthday.

Shown are Sean Anthony DeSanto, father of Madeline Ann DeSanto now 10 months old; Ann Codick and Christine DeSanto.

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LCCC holds annual basketball game Alumni, staff and students of Luzerne County Community College met recently on the College’s basketball court in the 24th annual alumni vs. students/staff basketball game. The alumni team came away with a 5453 victory over the student/ staff team.

Pictured in top photo are members of the alumni team.

In first row, from left are Melissa Taney ‘03, Nanticoke, president, LCCC Alumni Association; Mary Sullivan, Swoyersville, director, student life and athletics, LCCC; Joseph Malstrom ‘09, Hunlock Creek; Ben Pozniak ‘08, Tunkhannock; Dan Blaser ‘07, Hazleton; Francis Curry ‘71, Forty Fort; Henry Hunsinger ‘98, Hunlock Creek; Bonnie Brennan Lauer ‘87, Shavertown, director, alumni relations, LCCC; and Teddi Janosov, Sheatown, secretary, student life and athletics, LCCC. Second row: Ed Hennigan ‘95, Wyoming, assistant director, admissions, LCCC; Jim Domzalski, Mountain Top; John Belak ‘88, Hazleton; Phil Woods ‘96, Wilkes-

Barre Township; Dan Yaculak ‘09, Drums; Dave Wasilewski, Hunlock Creek; Bob Shoemaker ‘98, Hanover Township; and Russell Keeler ‘91, Kingston, immediate past president, LCCC Alumni Association.

In bottom photo are members of the student/staff team. In first row are Teddi Janosov, Sheatown, secretary, student life and athletics, LCCC; J.C. Hyncinthe, Kingston; Dirk Saar, WilkesBarre; Antoni Lakkis, Plains; Eoin Ellis, Harveys Lake; Brandon Owens, Kingston; Darian Twyman, Wilkes-Barre; Eli Amick, Bloomsburg; and Mary Sullivan, Swoyersville, director, student life and athletics, LCCC. Second row -- Matt Lucarino, Harveys Lake; Bruce Mosier, Lake Silkworth; Mike Meyhoff, Dupont; Eric Warner, Hunlock Creek; Bernie Moska; Pittston; Sameal Hill, Wilkes-Barre; Scott Knox, Wilkes-Barre; and Ross M. Wayman, Wilkes-Barre.

Mt. Carmel/St/ Rocco’s Golf Tournament set for June 12

Fr. Phil Massetti is pleased to announce that the 17th Annual Mt.Carmel/St.Rocco’s Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday June 12 at the Wilkes-Barre Municipal golf course in Bear Creek. This year’s outing Tournament sponsor is Charles Sciandra, President of CAS Strategic Consulting. The Peter J. Ado-

nizio Funeral Home and Albert B. Melone Co., CPA firm, and the Saporito, Sapotiro and Falcone Law firm will once again provide Corporate Sponsorship for the tournament.

Registration forms will be available at the Rectory and in the back of, both, Mt. Carmel and St. Rocco’s churches. Another feature of the tourna-

St. Monica’s Youth Group participates in bowling event

ment will be new car lease from Coccia Ford.

Pictured above are Jason Eike, John Bingham, Fr. Phil On March 26, the youth group at Stanton Lanes in WilkesMassetti, OSJ, Charles Scian- of St. Monica’s of the Wyomings Barre. The youth group raised dra, and Frank Sciabacucchi. participated in the Bowl for Big over $200 for the charity.

Golf committee members mis- Brothers/Big Sisters event held Pictured in the first row are sing from the photo are Ken Augustine, Larry Piazza, Jack Casper, and Emory Guffrovich.

Michelle Stark, Hallie Stark, and Amber Rodda. Back row: Jared Saporito, Greg Cajka, Rachael Stark, and Chuck Stark.

Back Mountain Police Assoc. donates to Kids Closet

Duryea Cub Scout Pack 375 holds Derby Day The Back Mountain Police Association held a coat drive for their Warm Coats for Kids Program and donated a portion of the coats received to the Greater Pittston Kids Closet. The Kids Closet is part of the Care and

Concern Ministry of St. John the Evangelist parish community and is open to the public on Wednesdays 9 – 11:30 and 5 – 7 p.m.

The closet is located in the former Seton Catholic High School on William Street, Pittston. Do-

nations of new or gently used clothing are accepted during closet hours or can be dropped off at the parish office.

Pictured is Mary Ann Speece, closet volunteer and Bob Sabol, Back Mountain Police Association.

Duryea Cub Scout Pack 375 held their Derby Day at the Sacred Heart Hall and winners of the Raingutter Regatta and Pinewood Derby are shown in the first row.

First place: Michael Renna Raingutter Regatta; Second place Raingutter Regatta and Best Looking Boat A.J. Hando, IV; Third place - Lars Thomas; Raingutter Regatta Alternate and First Place

Pinewood Derby - Jacob Giardina.

Second row: Anthony Ranieli, Kyle Skutack, Tristian Kwaitkowski, Third place Pinewood Derby - James Wilk, Alternate-Brandon Mickaviz and Joseph Ranieli. Best looking car went to Jacob Semon. Absent from the photo was Frank Lyons and Billy Bonczek.

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vided refreshments, lane assistants and judges for the derby. Jerry Wozniak was the chief mechanic for the scouts. Each scout received a participation ribbon, pocket card and certificate. Winners received medals and certificates and the trophies will be presented at the Blue and Gold Banquet on April 17 at the Duryea V.F.W.

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Callisandra Ardoline

Callisandra Elizabeth Ardoline, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Laurie Ardoline of Chester Springs, celebrated her fifth birthday on April 1.

Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Vincent and Barbara O’Hop of Hughestown.

Paternal grandparents are Mrs. Louis Ardoline of West Pittston and the late Michael Ardoline.

Callie takes ballet lessons through the Brandywine Center for the Performing Arts and will attend St. Elizabeth’s in the fall. She has a brother Michael who will turn one in June.

Nora Krenitsky Nora James Krenitsky, daughter of Susan and Jamie Krenitsky of Old Forge, celebrated her fourth birthday on April 19. Her sister Emma celebrated her fifth birthday on February.

Nora is the granddaughter of Cindy and Carl Stromwall and Madeline and Philip Krenitsky and great granddaughter of Natalie and Harold Maikranz.

Gianna Armitage

Gianna Armitage, daughter of Amber and Joseph Armitage of Dupont, celebrated her third birthday on April 16.

Gianna is the granddaughter of Diane Alba and Thomas O’Brien, Hughestown and Michael Alba of Benton.

Parental grandparents are Joseph Armitage of Pittston and Sharon Armitage also of Pittston.

Gianna has a brother Joe, five years old. Her mom the former Amber Alba will celebrate her 30th birthday on April 25.

is celebrating her eighth birthday today, April 24.

Emilee is the granddaughter of Patrick and Josephine Dowd, Duryea; Cheryl Misstishin, Pottsville and Ron Shaw Sr., Claymont, DE. She is the great granddaughter of Ida Giamber, Duryea and the late Joseph Giamber; the late Anna Dowd, Pittston and the late Patrick Dowd, Tarrytown, NY; Faith Kaylan, St. Clair and the late Joseph Kaylan.

Emilee is a second grade student at Pittston Area.

She is also a competitive dance student at the Pittston David Blight School of Emilee Shaw Dance where she studies tap, Emilee Shaw, daughter of jazz, hip hop and lyrical dance.

Ron and Patti Shaw of Duryea, A party was held in her honor.

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Adam Andrew Chase and Andrew Brady Chase, sons of Adam and Sharon Chase, Old Forge, are celebrating their birthdays this month. Adam will be 12 years old on April 27 and Andrew turned four years old on April 23.

They are the grandchildren of Bill and Mary Kay Brady, Duryea and Ralph and Ethel Chase, Old Forge.

Parties will be held in their honor.

Emily Griglock Emily Ruth Griglock, daughter of Joseph and Holly Griglock of Laflin, will be celebrating her third birthday on April 28. She is also a big sister to her brother, Ethan (six months old.)

She is the granddaughter of Donald Rau and the late Ruth Rau, WilkesBarre, and Anthony and Eleanor Griglock of Jenkins Township.

Stop by or mail your birthday photo to: The Sunday Dispatch 109 New Street Pittston, PA 18640 Pictures can run in black 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.

Tanner Cappellini Tanner Stephen Cappellini, son of Brian and Natalie Cappellini of Gilbert, Arizona, is celebrating his tenth birthday on Monday, April 25.

Tanneristhegrandsonof Edolo and Norma Cappellini of West Wyoming, and Jerry and Margene Michnal of Tempe, Arizona.

Tanner is in fourth grade andhisfavoritesubjectsare math and science. He enjoys playing flag football, riding his bike, and playing Wiiwithhisfriends.Tocelebrate his birthday, he is having a Mario themed party Albert and Gina Forlenza of West Pittston.

Selena attends third grade at Montgomery Avenue in Wyoming Area School District. She is the granddaughter of John and Doreen Lamela of Sweet Valley and Albert and Kathy Forlenza of West Pittston. Selena is the great granddaughter of Julia Boyer of Missouri, Manuela Lamela of New Jersey and Jule Bianco of West Pittston.

Selena has a younger brother, Anthony. Selena plays softball for the West PittSelena Forlenza ston Little League, attends Selena Ann Forlenza cele- gymnastic classes at the YMbrated her ninth birthday on CA, and is a girl scout for April 7. She is the daughter of Troop 30217.

Joshua Kollar Joshua R. Kollar, son of Sandra S. and Randall C. Kollar of Mountain Top, is celebrating his seventh birthday on April 30.

Joshua is the grandson of Beverly and Jack Severnak of West Wyoming and the late Andrew C. and Teresa L. Kollar of Mountain Top. Joshua is a first grade student at Fairview Elementary and a Tiger Scout in Pack 106, Mountain Top. He will celebrate his birthday at the movies with his family and friends.

Campbell Schumann Campbell Benjamin Schumann will celebrate his first birthday on April 30. Campbell is the son of Peggy (Agolino) Schumann and Christian Schumann, Melrose, Massachusetts.

He is the grandson of Ann and Santo Agolino, Wyoming and Walter and Paula Schumann, King of Prussia.

Campbell has a brother, Christian, who is two and a half years old.

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Kasey Joyce Morreale, daughter of Michelle Gavigan and Dominick Morreale, Pittston, celebrated her first birthday on April 7.

Kasey is the granddaughter of Patricia and Gerard Gavigan, Pittston and Dominick and the late Joyce Morreale, Pittston.

She is the great granddaughter of Connie Battista, Pittston, Mary Gavigan, Pittston and Dominick Morreale, Exeter.

Kasey has an older brother, Justin.

J.C. Salvo

J.C. Salvo, son of Chuck and Kristen Salvo, Washington, DC, celebrated his first birthday on Saturday, April 23.

JC is the grandson of Jim and Debbie Stripling, Newnan, Georgia and Pearl Salvo, Hughestown and Charles Salvo, Dunmore. JC has a sister Frace who will be three years old on May 28.

A party will be held at his home in Washington DC.

Lily Kasa Lily Madelyn Kasa, daughter of Chris and Jacki Kasa, Wyoming is celebrating her fourth birthday today.

Lily is the granddaughter of Rick and Cindy Hizynski, Wyoming and Cary and Donna Kasa, Suscon. She is the great granddaughter of Mary Hizynski, Exeter and Gloria Costello, Dupont.

Lily has an awesome big sister, Maya Lauren, eight years old and is in nursery school at Cookie Corner. She will be celebrating her birthday with a Drive-in Movie Party.

Grace Jeffery Grace Jeffery, daughter of Paul and Nancy Jeffery of Wyoming, celebrated her 10th birthday on April 30.

Grace is the granddaughter of Allan and Shirley Larnerd of Dupont and Ron and Ruth Ann Jeffery of Forty Fort.

Grace is a fourth grade student at Wyoming Area’s 10th Street Elementary.

Jeffrey Ross Jeffrey S. Ross Jr. celebrated his fifth birthday on April 21. Jeffrey is the son of Jeff and Alyson Ross, Pittston.

His grandparents are Mike and Liz Ross, Pittston; Joyce Pisano, Duryea and John Pisano, Dupont.

Bianca Mazzarella

Bianca Lauren Mazzarella, daughter of Joseph and Tiziana Mazzarella, Pittston, will celebrate her tenth birthday on Thursday, April 28.

Bianca is the granddaughter of Mary Alice Mazzarella, Exeter and Giuseppe and Elvira Rinaldis, Selinsgrove.

Bianca is a fourth grade student at Wyoming Area Catholic School, Exeter.

She has a sister, Alexia, who is thirteen years old.

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SCHOOL MENUS School menus for the week of cheese sandwich ,Italian hoagie. plain pizza available daily.

April 24 Breakfast available daily - AsPittston Area sorted whole grain cereals w/ Kindergarten, Primary and toast, breakfast pizza, buttered Intermediate Centers toast.

Monday –No School Middle and High Schools Tuesday –Chicken nuggets, or Monday –No School grilled cheese sandwich, green Tuesday–Popcorn chicken beans, peach crisp, low fat milk. bowl, bread slice, mashed potaBreakfast: Ham, egg and cheese toes & gravy, corn, pears, low fat on bagel 100% fruit juice, low fat milk. milk Wednesday –Roasted turkey Wednesday –Hot turkey sand- and gravy, stuffing, bread slice, wich or bacon cheeseburger, carrots, apple crisp, low fat milk mashed potatoes & gravy, pears, Thursday –Cheese dunkers low fat milk. Breakfast: Pan- with marinara sauce, peas, cakes with syrup 100% fruit mixed fruit, oatmeal cookie, low juice, low fat milk. fat milk Thursday –Italian dunkers Friday –Italian baked chicken, with marinara sauce or chicken dinner roll, green beans, mandapatty on bun, peas, mixed fruit, rin oranges, low fat milk low fat milk, Breakfast: ScramDaily at High School - Favorbled eggs & toast 100% fruit ites - Plain Pizza. juice, low fat milk Grill Specials - CheeseburgFriday -Macaroni & cheese or ers, Buffalo chicken patties, Pahot dog on bun, corn, apple slices nini Sandwiches, grilled chicken with cinnamon, low fat milk patties and chicken fajita Weekly choices -chicken Deli Specials: Salad assorted wrap, Chef salad, ham and "made to order" hoagies and

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Daily at Middle School - Favorites - Plain Pizza; Grill Specials - Cheeseburgers, hot dogs, Buffalo chicken patties, grilled chicken patties and chicken fajita.

Deli Specials - salads, assorted hoagies and wraps.

This weeks specials: High and Middle SchoolsPizza Monday -Hot chicken wing Tuesday and Thursday -Pepperoni Wednesday -Fresh tomato white pizza Friday -Hot chicken wing Weekly specials: High School - Panini Monday -steak and cheese Tuesday -Hot chicken & cheese Wednesday -Ham and cheese Thursday -Hot chicken & cheese Friday - Turkey and cheddar Monday -Egg & cheese on bagel or French toast sticks with syrup

Tuesday -Sausage & cheese on English muffin or scrambled eggs with toast Wednesday - Pancakes with syrup or egg, bacon and cheese on bagel.

Thursday – Breakfast pizza or egg and cheese on bagel Friday –Waffles with syrup or ham and cheese on bagel Wyoming Area

Elementary Monday-No School - Easter Vacation .

Tuesday-New mini corn dogs, or cheeseburger on bun, baked beans, golden sweet corn, sliced peaches. Alternate Cheese sandwich or PBJ or 4 oz yogurt and Animal Crackers all w/choice of string cheese or sunflower seeds Breakfast-Scrambled eggs w/bacon, toast, fruit juice, milk Wednesday -Popcorn chicken, bread, mashed potatoes/gravy, garden peas Y carrots, chocolate pudding.

Alternate entrée Cheese sandwich or PBJ or 4 oz yogurt and Animal Crackers all

w/choice of string cheese or sunflower seeds. Breakfast: Warm pizza slice, cereal, juice, milk Thursday -Taco w/beef, cheese, lettuce & tomato or cheeseburger on bun, green beans, seasoned rice, mixed fruit. Alternate entrée Cheese sandwich or PBJ or 4 oz yogurt and Animal Crackers all w/ choice of string cheese or sunflower seeds. Breakfast: Bagel w/jelly, juice, milk Friday -BBQ rib-a-que, or grilled cheese sandwich, French fries, tomato soup, saltine crackers, applesauce, oatmeal cookie.

Alternate entrée Cheese sandwich or PBJ or 4 oz yogurt and Animal Crackers all w/choice of string cheese or sunflower seeds.

Breakfast: French toast w/syrup, bagel w/jelly, cereal, juice, milk.

Secondary Center Monday- No School - Easter Vacation Tuesday- A. White French bread pizza. B. Chipotle burger w/ lettuce. C. Chicken fajita w/ lettuce, tomato, salsa, sour

cream. D. Rib-a-que, cheeseburger or chicken patty on bun.

Sides: Tossed salad w/dressing, tortilla chips/salsa, juice peaches.

Wednesday -A. Baked popcorn chicken, bread. B. Chicken Caesar wrap. C. Hot pork sandwich. D. Rib-a-que, cheeseburger or chicken patty on bun. Sides: Peas and carrots, mashed potatoes/gravy, chocolate pudding.

Thursday - A. Meatball hoagie w/mozzarella cheese. B. Taco bowl w/beef, rice, corn tortilla chips, cheese, topping. C. Turkey bacon, cheese & lettuce wrap. D. Rib-a-que, cheeseburger or chicken patty on bun. Sides: A,C, D, green beans, baked potato wedges, mixed fruit.

Friday -A. Buffalo chicken or cheese pizza. B. Bosco sticks w/ marinara sauce. C. Pierogies, bread. .D. Rib-a-que, cheeseburger or chicken patty on bun.

Sides: Tossed salad/dressing, crispy baked colossal fries, applesauce.

Old Forge High School announces third quarter honor roll Christopher Thomas, OFHS Principal, has announced the third quarter honor roll for the students at Old Forge High School for the 2010-2011 school year.

Twelfth Grade

Deion Aldubayan, Andrea Alsalahat, Taylor Bennett, Alexis Benson, Dana Bilski, Sabrina Brunozzi, Jessica Casey , Ashley Cesare, Angelo Conforti, Kiel Eigen, Alexander Enciso, Dominic Eremo, Joshua Evarts, Sarah Fish, Connor Fultz, Rebecca Godusky, Anthony Goodall, Allison Grevera, Alexandra Herron, Christopher Herron, Melissa Hiller, Tianna Letteri, Michael Long, Nicole Marianelli, Mario Martinelli, Joseph Mascaro, Alivia Mattioli, Timothy McGrath, Desiree Mead, Kara Nunes,

Brian Palma, Kenneth Paulish, Ariane Pepsin, Lindsay Regan, Giovanni Ripa, Nicole Rutledge, Ryan Scimeca, Jason Sniegowski, Brandon Souryavong, Maria Talarico, Bradley Vender, and Emani Wallace.

Eleventh Grade

Kerri Alexander, John Argonish, David Argust, Brittany Baron, Adam Barsigian, Jameel Bowen, Corinne Breymeier, Nichole Burkhart, Colin Carey, Briah Carling, Emily Celli, Joseph Ciuccio, Haley Colarusso, Anthony Conforti, Elissa Dattilo, Sara Dukauskas,, Louis Febbo, Joseph Fortini, Anthony Fumanti, Michelle Giacometti, Brandon Gleason, Victoria Graham, Nicholas Grevera, Nina Grippo, Dylan Harrison, Kelly Kem-

pa, Shana Kwiatkowski, John Licciardone, Morgan Malia, Sara Manso, Alexa Marcinko, Natalie Mischello, Ian Nemetz, Corey Palma, Mark Panusky, Gabriella Papi, Maria Perrone, Michael Phan, Marisa Pherreigo, Stephanie Piccoletti, Ashley Salerno, Mia Sallavanti, Philip Scavo, James Sheedy, Jessica Shiptoski, Brendan Stinson, Christopher Talipski, Joshua Tisdel, Anthony Trotta, Cecily Vega, Nicholas Vieira, Kelci Wolfe, and Samantha Ziemba.

Tenth Grade

Bryonna Aldubayan, ArianaArgust, Mia Baresse, Briannan Budzak, Chelsea Cadwalder, Kayla Chludzinski, David Chromey, Anthony DeSando, Derek Drasba, Brian Finnerty, Elizabeth

Godusky, Nicholas Killino, Mariah Kresefski, Daphne Maeso, Nicole Mancuso, Shauna Nunes, Anthony Piccolini, Kristen Pietryka, Kimberly Regan, Nicole Roberts, Brittany Souryavong, Samantha Talarico, Vincent Talarico, Warren Welsh, and Melanie Wylam.

Ninth Grade

James Aversa, Rhyan Barnic, Carla Bellenzeni, Jamie Bennett, Troy Benson, Natalie Bieryla, Gena Cadwalder, Cassidy Califano, Lauren Carey, Matthew Cesare, Anne Cherundolo, Sarah Cherundolo, Devin Chickey, Austin Conforti, Rachel Coval, Courtney Enderline, Kayla Florovito, Alexa Furcon, Kayleen Hutchinson, Isiah Leepier, Jacob Manetti, Stephen Mascaro, Stewart

Mitchell, Christian Mozeleski, Christopher Muha, Taylor Nemetz, Paul Papi, Jamie Sacchetti, Gabriel Saucedo, Jorden Sekol, Erica Stolan, Teri Vieira, Brandon Yescavage and Marisa Zambetti.

Eighth Grade

Aisha Aldubayan, Reilly Boyd, Alexandra Brown, Anthony Cantarella, Cameron Carpenter, Mary Cosentini, Tiffany Dukauskas, Benjamin Flowers, Matthew Gallagher, Kayla Grasso, Eric Grochowski, Justin Honick, Janelle Jones, Jenna Loeffler, Paul McCool, Nina Pascolini, Vienna Piazza, David Pietryka, Robert Rinaldi, Corey Souryavong, Nicole Tagiaferri, Sabrina Talarico, Victoria Tansley, Brandon Vahey, Mark Voyack, Ryan Voyack, and Kelci Yesnow-

ski.

Seventh Grade

Brendan Bordick-Lesavage, Kathryn Bound, Michael Cantarella, Alexis Coval, Andrea DeSando, Alexis DiGregorio, Thomas Domozych, Steven Farber, Matthew Foss, Sara Fumanti, Meredith Giglio, Kelcey Hill, Gerald Hobbs, Taylor Hoover, Jaret Horn, Amanda Jones, Mattia Krappa, John Lee, Erika, Licciardone, Taylor Marsico, Noah Matsko, Christian Mitchell, Marcus Pacheco, Bobby Panek, Nicholas Pelosi, Melaina Pepsin, Trisha Renna, John Roberts, Armando Sallavanti, Debra Sekol, Kailin Snyder, Amanda Taylor, Daicia Tompkins, Gabrielle Verespey, Kara White, Daniel Zaykowski, and Kimberly Ziemba.

Montgomery Avenue announces PTO officers for 2011-2012 would like to wish everyone a The Easter Vacation will be- Happy Easter. gin on Thursday, April 21, 2011 and end on Monday, April 25, Chamber The Pittston Chamber of 2011. School will resume on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. The Commerce will be sending faculty and staff from Mont- some local men and women in gomery Avenue Elementary our business community to

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read to some of our elementary students on Wednesday, April 27th.

Food Drive The Holiday Food Drive is now over for Easter time. We would like to thank all the parents and students for contrib-

uting to this food collection.

The First United Methodist Church of West Pittston does appreciate all your efforts in stocking up their food pantry at their church. Thanks again for all you do!

PTO Officers

The Montgomery Avenue PTO officers for the 2011-12 school year will be as follows: Holly Alfano and Heather Lewis – co-presidents; Amber Flynn – Vice President; Jennifer Bonita – Secretary; and Kel-

ly Steransky – Treasurer. We would like to wish them good luck in the next school year.

The PTO will have their regular meeting on Monday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. All parents are welcome to attend.

PA Intermediate Center to hold annual science fair this week spelling bee will consist of a 50 Easter vacation is Monday, item multiple-choice test, and the second round will consist of April 25. spelling words aloud. Parents are Science Fair invited to the second round of The annual Science Fair will spelling words aloud on Thursbe held in the Intermediate Gym day, May 12 at 3:30 in the Middle on April 27 and 28. Parents are School cafeteria. invited from 6-7:30 p.m. on Band Concert April 28.

The annual Intermediate CenBand ter Spring band Concert will be The Intermediate Center Band held on Thursday evening, May will be attending the Northeast- 12 at 7 at the Senior High School ern, PA Philharmonic Young auditorium. Reporting time is People’s Concert on Wednesday 6:15 p.m. for flutes, saxophones, May 4 at 10 a.m. at the Scranton trumpets, trombones and baritones and 6:30 p.m. for clarinets Cultural Center. and drums. Band members are to Young Author’s Club meet in the high school cafeteria.

The Young Author’s Club will hold a spelling bee for all inter- Junior Achievement Biz Town The annual fifth grade JA Biz ested Intermediate Center students. The first round of the Town visits are on Tuesday, May

Easter Vacation

24 and Thursday, May 26. Classes that will visit on Tuesday, May 24 - Mr. Struckus, Mr. Wrubel, Mrs. Zbysheski, Mrs. Pupa, Ms. Rickus and on Thursday, May 26 - Mr. Lombardo, Ms. Beseda, Mr. Twardowski, Mrs. Ralston, Ms. Roman.

PTO Field Trips

The annual PTO class trips to Knoebel’s will be on May 31, June 1 and 2. Third grade will visit on May 31, Fourth grade will be on June 1 and fifth grade will visit on June 2.

Spring Games

The annual Intermediate Center Spring Games will be held on June 1, 2, and 3. The spring games feature a morning bazaar and an afternoon of games. Third grade will be held on June 1,

LCCC’s student art exhibit opening on May 6 Luzerne County Community College will hold an art exhibit featuring the work of students in the Commercial Art program at the College’s Schulman Gallery. The exhibit will open with a reception on Friday, May 6, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The reception is free and

open to the public. More than 200 pieces of student artwork will be on display. The show will include drawings, paintings, graphic designs, illustrations, photographs, sculptures, advertising portfolios, and computer graphics.

The exhibit is free and open

to the public and will be on display through Friday, July 1.

Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call the LCCC Commercial Art Department at 740-0727 or (800) 377-LCCC, extension 7727.

fourth grade will be on June 2 Fifth Grade Dance and fifth grade will be hold on The annual fifth grade dance June 3. will be held on Friday, June 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the IntermediPAC Breakfast ate Center gym.

The annual fifth grade PAC Reading appreciation breakfast Box Tops will be held on Thursday, June 9 Box tops for education are colat 9:30 in the middle school cafe- lected daily in the office. teria.

In a special Box tops for Edu-

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Jonathan Nelson, REALTOR® Joins Lewith & Freeman Real Estate

Virginia Rose, President of Lewith & Freeman Real Estate is pleased to announce Jonathan Nelson recently joined the Lewith & Freeman Sales Team in the Kingston Office. Jonathan is an accomplished real estate professional whose achievements have earned him recognition as an award winning Top Producer, with over $30,000,000 in career sales. Virginia Rose stated, “Jonathan’s extensive sales experience combined with his focus on customer service are the keys to his success in assisting Buyers and Sellers in the Market Place.”

A veteran of the US Navy spending time in 9 countries promoting peace and participating in the Somalia Conflict earned him 5 medals. Professionally Jonathan is a member of the Greater Wilkes Barre Board of Realtors, the National Association of Realtors and the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors.

Jonathan is a lifetime resident of Greater Pittston, currently residing in West Wyoming with his wife Melissa, and his children Matthew, Patrick, and Emily.

Jonathan wants everyone to know that he is a versatile, results oriented, real estate professional who demonstrates excellent customer service, business acumen and strategic planning ability to get the job done in the buying and selling process. He is armed with solid communication and interpersonal skills which have enabled him to establish and maintain rapport with hundreds of clients for over a decade.

Since 1921, Lewith & Freeman Real Estate has worked to establish a tradition of excellence in real estate in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Today, they are the largest independent real estate company in Luzerne County representing both buyers and sellers in nearly $200 million of real estate transactions each year. More than 100 Lewith & Freeman Real Estate professionals serve the area from offices in Kingston, Shavertown, Mountain Top, Drums, Wilkes-Barre and Clarks Summit. They are the only local real estate company to have the distinction of representing Christie’s Great Estates, a subsidiary of Christie’s Auction House that represents important properties throughout the world.

(Visit Jonathan’s page on the Lewith & Freeman website at www.lewith-freeman.com)

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Pittston Area High School to hold Talent Show this Saturday The Pittston Area High School will present Talent Show 2011 “It’s My Life” on Saturday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The Talent Show is directed by Mrs. Tara Craig and Mr. Sal Latona.

This year the show will feature several vocalists, dancers, rock performers, and an original poetry reading. The show will highlight several seniors who have participated in the Talent Show for their entire high school career as well as some first time performers. The theme song

by Bon Jovi will be performed.

As an added bonus to this year’s show will be an exhibit by the Pittston Area Art Club. The Art Club is under the direction of Mrs. Judy Greenwald.

Tickets for Saturday’s show are currently on sale at the High School. The price is $4.00 in advance and $5.00 at the door. All proceeds from this year’s show will benefit the Class of 2011 Yearbook. Don’t miss it.

Pictured are members of Talent Show 2011.

Warrior News

By Debbie Gross

The Wyoming Area National Honor Society donated over 80 Easter Baskets to homeless and underprivileged children in our area.

Each member donated baskets, candy and toys to fill the baskets.

Jeff Zimmerman, HCI Region 7 Coordinator for the Luzerne County Intermediate Unit 18’s Homeless Children’s Initiative accepted the baskets from members of the National Honor Society. On behalf of the Wyoming Area National Honor Society, Conway distributed the baskets to the Domestic Violence Service Center, Salvation Family Kirby House, Gabrielle’s House, Nanticoke Community Residential Rehabilitation, Catherine McAuley House, and Bennet Home.

Senior Sentiments

“There’s no place like home,” the saying goes. This thought is as cliché as clichés come, but there is deep truth to it. Unfortunately, many teenagers seem to disregard this expression nowadays. Yearning to break free of parental control and the familiarity of their own neighborhoods, the majority of high school seniors seem to insist that they are bound for a future in a faraway place. They dream of an escape from the sameness they are used to, a life of new friends, new experiences, and new opportunity. But home can’t be that intolerable, can it?

I recently spent a weekend in Washington, D.C., to compete in a history bowl with some beloved classmates of mine. Our time in the city was nothing less than spectacular. It was as if we had entered an entirely new atmosphere; surrounded by businesspeople, bellhops, and buildings that spanned entire blocks. My team and I had a taste of luxury at a posh restaurant, and enjoyed all the accoutrements of a four star hotel. It was lovely, and certainly very different from what

we were accustomed to. But the trip evoked a feeling of homesickness in me that I won’t soon forget. That weekend, I learned the accuracy behind the saying.

Upon returning home, I found a new sort of joy in my own dusty bedroom, my not-so-manicured backyard, and my dilapidated little green house. My neighborhood was inviting and brilliant, though rain and gale-force winds were pummeling it at the time. I immediately wondered why most of my peers were so adamant about leaving this area.

Don’t get me wrong. There are many things to see and do beyond good ol’ Wyoming Valley.

If you get the chance, you should explore the rest of this fine-looking world to determine what exactly it has to offer you, and vice versa. But at the same time, wherever you end up, remember your roots. Cherish where you have been, and where you are now. Know that it does not always take a fancy meal or a crowded city to find contentment. Often, it exists right in front of you.

National Honor Society pictured above from left to right. Front row: Ashlee Blannett, Maria Marianacci, Brianna Romiski, Cassandra Lescavage, Leslie Shumlas, Valerie Bott, Megan Bonomo, and Andrew Coco. Second row: Caitlin Vitale, Megan Yurek, Alyssa Zekoski, Lauren Wysocki, Nicholas Perugini, Brianna Mikolaichik, Victoria Brown, Gabrielle Alberigi, Michael Kohut, Ashley Lombardo, and Jordan Johnston. Back Row: Louis Vullo, Nick Mazzone, Ronald Klepadlo, James Rose, Matthew Kolbeck, Andrew Morrison, John Bankus, and Stormy Ruiz. The National Honor Society advisor is Mr. James C. Belles.

luck to all Wyoming Area particThe Tournament Indoor Asso- ipants. ciation All-Chapter Championship for percussion players will Drama Club The Drama Club will hold its be held from April 28 to May 1 in Wildwood, New Jersey. Best of annual trip to New York City on April 30. Enjoy the Big Apple,

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Quote of the Week

The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want. –Ben Stein

Training Meeting

A special education training meeting for parents will be held in the library on April 28 from 6 to 8 p.m.

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Old Forge recognizes Kiel Eigen Mr. R. Scott Jeffery, Superintendent of the Old Forge School District presented an engraved iPod on behalf of the Riverside School District to Kiel Eigen for the recognition of tremendous courage, drive, and determination to live life regardless of adversity.

Pictured is Kiel Eigen and Mr. Jeffery

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LCCC Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science Department will hold a 5K Run or Fun Walk for Cancer Awareness on Saturday, April 30, at 10 a.m., at the College’s campus in Nanticoke. Pre-registration fee is $10 per person. Registration fee on the day of the event is $15 per person with registration beginning at 9 a.m. 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 free tshirt will be given to the first 150 registered participants.

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Tenth Street students hold bracelet fundraiser to aid Japan

Four sixth grade girls in Mrs. Kosco’s class, at the 10th Street elementary school, recently came up with an idea to help the people affected by the earthquakes in Japan. With the approval of the district’s superintendent, they held a fundraiser.

The girls created and sold duct tape bracelets that read “Hope

for Japan.”

The bracelets were sold in school to students in fourth through sixth grades for $1.00 each. They raised $284.00 over a one-week period. Elementary Principal, Mr. Jon Pollard, will send the money to Japan via the Red Cross. Pictured in the photo are the girls from left to right:

Alexandria Peck, Eve Urban, Elizabeth Weaver, and Vanessa Casterline. Also pictured are students purchasing the bracelets.

Talent show will be May 19 at the high school. There will be a practice April 27 at Tenth Street and a mandatory dress rehearsal May 13.

JFK held the annual “Amateur Night” Talent Show on March 31. The show was a great success. Participants pictured in front row were Chase Whittaker, Kayle Switzer, Megan Tomsak, Mia Jones, and Saige Stempien.

Second row: Erica Brockway, Tinsley Sarnak, Brianna Pizzano, Ellie Glatz, Zipporah Filmore, Emma Granahan, Tristan Chronowski, Melanie Lombardo, and Dreama Stufflelbeam.

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spare change you may have into school with your child. Thank you for your support.

Annual ‘Amateur Night’ talent show held at JFK Elementary

PTO Meeting

The next JFK PTO meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m.

Sabatini’s Night

The next Sabatini’s Night will take place on Thursday, May 5.

JFK PTO will receive 10% of the profit when you mention JFK. Thank you to Sabatini’s Pizza for their continued support.

Art Show

The JFK Art Show will take place on Thursday, May 5 from 6-7 p.m.

Spring Musical

The JFK Spring Musical will take place in the high school auditorium on May 9 at 6:30 p.m.

Third Grade Social

The JFK annual third grade social will take place on Tuesday, May 10 from 6-8 p.m. Any one interested in helping with the event, please speak to any PTO officer.

Tools for Schools

Please register your cards for the Tools for Schools program.

Once you sign up, everything you purchase at Price Chopper with your AdvantEdgeCard earns points to help our school.

Every dollar you spend earns a point for our school, which helps us earn free equipment. You can also register your SureSave cards to earn rewards for our school.

Please remember to save your Box Tops for Education. Each one is worth 10 cents when our school redeems them. Please keep saving your Box Tops and thank you for your support.

Tyson Chicken A+ Program: Clip and save labels from participating Tyson products earns us 24 cents for each label. We will announce a date for collecting

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Smencils

May 25: Fifth grade goes to Camp Orchard Hill May 10: Third grade going to May 26: Fifth grade goes to Crayola Factory Knoebels May 11: First grade going to Second grade information will Bloomsburg Museum be available soon.

May 18: Kindergarten goes to The Lands at Hillside Field Day May 24: Fourth grade goes to Field Day will be Friday June WB/Scranton Yankees game 3. Kindergarten thru fifth will be

Field Trip Dates

in the morning and sixth grade will be in the afternoon. Lots of help is needed for this event.

Yearbook Ads

Yearbook ads will be coming home when the students return from the holiday. The money raised is used to offset the cost of the yearbook.

Smencils are available in the school office. Anyone interested Website please see Ms. Rachelle.

Please visit the Wyoming Area website at www.wyomingaPennies for the Playground rea.org and click on JFK for The playground committee is more PTO information. Click on collecting spare change to help Mr. Pollard’s name to view PTO upgrade our playground. You information. can help out by sending in any

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Pittston Area H.S.’s Stand Tall Club holds annual blood drive

by Kathleen Prest

On Monday, March 28 the Pittston Area Stand Tall Club held their annual blood drive. It lasted the entire day, and had a great turnout. One student, Marissa Gerrity, donated for her very first time. She said she decided to come out and donate because her grandfather has been through many surgeries, and she never knows when he is going to need blood. A returning donor, Matthew Erfman, says he likes to donate because its nice knowing you are helping someone in need.

It seemed unanimous that the Red Cross staff members were happy to see so many high school students coming out to help. Overall 100 pints of blood were donated. The club moderator as well as the Pittston Area High School nurse, Mrs. Betty Turco said “I believe the blood drive was very successful in light of the circumstances, as far as the rescheduling of the event and also it being held on a Monday.”

At top left are Stand Tall mem-

bers, from left to right, Rachael Branas, Amanda King, Lauren Antal, Brandon Hampton, Mariah Curtis, Anthony Passarella, Maria Carone, Bill Ardoline, Matt Erfman, Emily Zielinski, and Carly Bellas.

At top right are members of the Stand Tall Club at the blood drive registering donors. Seated are Maria Carone, Mariah Curtis, and Anthony Passarella.

Standing are Brandon Hampton and Bill Ardoline.

In bottom photo is Dave Dragon donateing double red blood cells. Standing is recent donor John Biarea.

pell, Lyndsie Johndrow, and Andrea Krevey (also WVIA’s Artist of the Week.

The students entered their selfportraits done in pencil from 2010. They received a lot of attention at the exhibit, and a certificate from the PDE for participating. The students and their family members, as well as Mrs. Judy Greenwald, their art teacher, then went on a tour of the State Capitol building, which had been arranged by State Senator John Yudichak, D-Nanticoke, for them.

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PA Students work exhibited in an important meeting on the State Capitol Wednesday, May 4 at 7:00 at SaBy: Matt Gromala vo’s. Final plans for the Apple-

Recently the Pennsylvania Department of Education conducted their annual student art exhibition in Harrisburg, which occurs during Youth Art Month every year. Three artists from every school district in the state can submit their work.

The artists representing Pittston Area were Ashleigh Cris-

bee’s Flapjack fundraiser will be discussed. All parents are encouraged to attend.

Senior Interviews

Maria Carone, the daughter of Frank and Josephine Carone of Pittston, was born December 7, 1992. If Maria isn’t watching her favorite movie, Help, she can

be found hanging out with Whitney Cooper and Sarah Morreale.

Maria’s extracurricular activities not only include National Honor Society, yearbook, the ICE and Stand Tall clubs, but also dace at the Ballet Theater of Scranton.

After graduation, Maria is planning on attending college and is looking forward to getting married and starting a family in the future.

Maria Christine Sagliocco was born on September 10, 1992 and is the daughter of Josephand Dorothy Sagliocco of Port Griffith. Some of Maria’s favorite teachers are Mr. Devlin, Mr. Caprari, Mrs. Saunders and Mr. Richards. When Maria isn’t working, eating pasta, or watching movies with Rupert Grint, you can find her hanging out with Jenny Chaump, Megan Mooney, Natalie Carr, Emily Zurek, and many more.After high school, Maria plans on going to college to become a speech pathologist.

With Maria’s mom as her personal idol, she is looking forward to maturing and making a

life of her own in the future.

Bryanna Darbenzio, the daughter of Leah and Dave Darbenzio, was born on March 19, 1993. If Bryanna isn’t hanging out with Brittany Hogan, Stephanie Bartz, and Jeffery Timlin, she is seen participating in her favorite activities such as track, Stand Tall club, Key club, and ICE club. Bryanna states that “the AP classes” were the most challenging part of high school.

Bryanna is hoping to attend Cornell after graduation, with thanks to her favorite teachers Mr. Zyblicki and Mr. Richards.

Kindra Lee, the daughter of William and Lynn Lee, was born on March 3, 1993. If Kindra isn’t watching her favorite movie, Crybaby, or participating in track and field, she can be found hanging out with Chelsey Karp, Emily O’Brien, and Barbara LaSota. After graduation, Kindra is looking forward to attending Lackawanna for general transfer studies. Kindra states that she is looking forward to the "freedoms" when becoming an adult and isn’t going to miss "waking up in the morning" for high school.

Pittston Area Middle School announces May Act 80 Day than 4:10 p.m.

Dress rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, June 1, from 3:00 until 4:30 p.m. The big show will be held on Friday, June 3, at 7:00 p.m.

through 04/29: Members of the Red Team should report to the TV Studio first thing in the morning.

All members are reminded to check in with their homeroom teachers prior to reporting to the studio.

Mr. Bilbow and Mr. Booth would like to wish all faculty, staff, and students as well as their families a very happy and healthy Easter Holiday. The Pittston Area school district will be closed to- May Act 80 Day Friday, May 27 is an Act 80 Day. morrow due to the observance of Middle School students will be Sports Weekly Schedule the Easter holiday. Schools will dismissed at 1:00 p.m.

Visit highschoolsports.net for reopen on Tuesday, April 26th accomplete and up to date spring cording to the regular schedule.

Memorial Day sports’ schedules.

The Pittston Area School DisMiddle School Boys’ Baseball: Drama Club Practice trict will be closed on Monday, Wednesday, April 27 at Holy ReThe Middle School Drama Club will practice every Wednes- May 30 in observance of Memo- deemer; Wednesday, April 27 vs. day from 3:00 until 4:15 p.m. at rial Day. Schools will reopen on Wyoming Area Junior High Girls’ Softball: the middle school. Students are Tuesday, May 31.

Monday, April 25 vs. Wyoming responsible for their own transCommunications Club Area; Thursday, April 21at Nantiportation home, and all rides must MID-TV’s schedule for 4/26 coke Area be at the middle school no later

Kindergarten Center to hold registration May 23 -26 Mills Box Tops for Education loThere will be no school on gos for the 2010-2011 school Monday April 25 for Easter year. We are asked parents to break. School will resume on please begin collecting these box Tuesday, April 26.

Easter Happenings

tops over the summer. Please cut the box tops and put in bundles of 50 before you send them to your child’s teacher.

& 2011

The times leader

Best Brightest CIVICS:

Thomas Hogan Omeed Firouzi Samantha Snyder Gabrielle Richards Robert Kost

BUSINESS SKILLS:

Brandon Harding Alexandra Petsuck Sara Lynn Kathryn Tressa

MATHEMATICS:

Report Card Distribution

Timothy Yurish Noah James Long Danielle Phillips Katelyn Arcelay Ami Patel

Report cads for the third marking period were distributed on Wednesday, April 20. Please sign the report card envelope and return to your child’s teacher on Tuesday, April 26.

FOREIGN LANGUAGES:

PTO Monthly Meeting

Brianna Winter Jackeline Torres Amanda Lara Samantha Martin Cicely Hazell

The April PTO Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 27 at 7 p.m. in the middle school cafeteria.

Kindergarten Registration

Pittston Area Kindergarten registration for the2011-12 school year will take place on May 23 through May 26 at the Kindergarten Center in Dupont.

Registration hours are 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 1 to 3 p.m. The child must be 5 years old by August 31 to be eligible. Registration packets are available for pickup at the Primary and Intermediate Centers daily between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. If you have any questions call 654-0503.

MUSIC:

Megan Gallagher Kelcie Lushefski Molly Allan Eric Petterson II Julia Kundratic

PERFORMING ARTISTS:

Jillian A. Puhalla Meghan Hourigan Courtney Prozeralik Katie Joyce Amanda Urbanski 281729

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The Kindergarten Center is going to be collecting General

Junior High Coed Track and Field: Monday, April 25 at Ber- wick Area

ATHLETICS:

Selena Adamshick Michael Papi Shelley Black Lauren Skudalski

ART:

Neil Mattern Loren Schott Rachel Spect Delilah Van Gorden

ENGLISH & LITERATURE:

Rebecca Ann Richards Caitlin Vitale Joseph Hornak

COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY:

Jacob Daniels Sergey Ivanov Karisa Nicole Calvitti

JOURNALISM: Brianna Wise Matthew Morgis Rebecca Farrell

Each year The Times Leader Best & Brightest program honors local high school students for their scholastic achievements and community service.

Listed here are this year’s finalists.

The final winners for each category will be announced at The Times Leader’s 2011 Best & Brightest Awards Ceremony to be held at The Woodlands Inn & Resort on Wednesday, May 11, 2011.

SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT:

Letitia Warunek Carly Sokach Alexandra Elizabeth Chapin Sara Brozena Pierce Donovan

SERVICE TO THE E COMMUNITY:

Linnae Homza Courtney Sult ne Morgan Elise McGrane Erin Ryan Ronald Klepadlo

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Wyoming Area JETS team takes first at competition

Congratulations to the Wyoming Area JETS Team A for taking1st place at this year’s northeast regional TEAMS competition on March 8, 2011.

TEAMS stands for Test of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics, and Science. The perpetual trophy will reside at WA until next year at this time, when the trophy must be defended. Team members received plaques for their accomplishment. In addition, the team just found out recently that they tied for first place in the state within their division! The work that the students completed will now be sent to the national level for additional scoring and placement. JETS stands for Junior Engineering Technical Society.

Pictured in first row are Eric Werbin, Samantha Scott, Andrew Ambruso, Alyssa Cajka, and Xuan Kang Second row: John Barnes, JETS coordinator for Penn State Wilkes Barre, David Pizano, WA JETS TEAMS coach, Tony Richards, Josh Carey, David Dorbad, and Bill McFarland, P.E., President, Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers Luzerne County Chapter.

Students at Wyoming Area Catholic participate in computer fair various media literacy, but also their application and creativity when presenting the final product.

Sarah Cragle competed in the Desktop Publishing with an original story she wrote and illustrated. Brenna Satkowski and Sarah Satkowski competed as a team in Desktop Publishing with a menu which they designed for fictitious restaurant.

Pictured are Sarah Satkowski, Brenna Satkowski, Sarah Cragle and Mrs. Elaine Snyder moderator and computer instuctor at Wyoming Area Catholic.

In the Wyoming Area Catholic Madness Tournament: Eighth grade boys: Champions Fourth grade boys: Second place Seventh grade boys: Second place Fifth grade girls: Second place Seventh grade girls: Second place.

Congratulations to the coaches, parents, Booster Club, students and the Wyoming Area Catholic School Community for a wonderful season of March Madness.

Dates to Remember

Gym Classes

For the week of April 25 the gym schedule is as follows: Thursday, April 28: Gym for Congratulations grades Pre-K through fifth The fourth grade boys won the grade championship in the GSA/St. Friday, April 29: Gym Classes Nick’s third and fourth grade for sixth, seventh and eighth basketball league. grades April 21 -25: Easter Holiday April 26: Classes Resume

Three Wyoming Area Catholic students, Sarah Cragle, Brenna Satkowski and Sarah Satkowski, recently participated in the 2011 Regional Middle School

and High School Computer Fair held at the Wilkes-Barrre Career and Technical Center. The event was sponsored by the Luzerne Intermediate Unit. Local Stu-

dents from grades six to twelve are invited to enter in any 14 different categories. Middle and high school students not only showcase their knowledge in

Chess Club

Schedule is as follows: April 26: 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., SS Peter and Paul, Plains Cross Country

Schedule is as follows: April 27: Cross Country Meet at Home May 5: Cross Country Meet at McDade Park May 11: Cross Country Meet at Condella May 21: Cross Country Conference Meet at Baptist Bible College Cougar Cash

Cougar Cash Orders will resume on Tuesday, April 26.

Labels

Please keep sending in Campbell Soup Labels and Box Tops for Education. The containers for the labels are in the main hallway.

Misericordia recognizes students who completed certificate program

Misericordia University recognized the seventh graduating class from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certificate Program during the annual certificate presentation ceremony in Sandy and Marlene Insalaco Hall on campus.

Ten students completed the challenging 18-month program, which includes classroom and clinical instruction. The sonography program, more commonly referred to as ultrasound, is designed for adult or non-traditional learners who posses the necessary pre-requisites. The program offers a convenient and predictable schedule with alternating weekend classes and a weekday clinical component. Classes begin every September.

The Misericordia University Sonography Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Sonographers perform a diagnostic medical procedure that uses ultrasound to produce dynamic visual images of human organs, tissues or blood flow inside the body. It is increasingly being used to detect and treat fetal anomalies as well as non-surgical interventions of abdominal and gynecological pathologies.

For more information about the diagnostic medical sonography certificate program, please contact Sheryl Goss, program director, at (570) 674-6790 or sgoss@misericordia.edu. For an application and additional information, please contact Larree Brown in the Center for Adult and Continuing Education at Misericordia University at (570) 674-6451 or lbrown@misericordia.edu.

The following students completed the certificate program Sarah Blumbergs, Mount Joy, PA; Jamie Crop, Kingston; Bethany Daron, Shavertown; Chelsea Jiorle-Lutte, Walnutport, PA.; Mary DeGeorge, Scranton; Stephanie McGaw, Williamsport; Debra Owens, Exeter; Bailey Reedy, Clifford Township, PA; Taylor Washburn, Emmaus, PA; and Janelle Westlake, Millerton, PA. For more information about Misericordia University, please log on to www.misericordia.edu or call (570) 674-6400. Founded and Sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy in 1924, Misericordia University is Luzerne County’s first four-year college and offers 32 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in three

colleges in full- and part-time formats.

Participating in the ceremony, first row from left, are Jean Dyer, Ph.D., dean of the College of

Health Sciences at Misericordia University; Janelle Westlake, Bethany Daron, Taylor Washburn, Stephanie McGaw and Mary DeGeorge.

Second row: Karen Klimas, clinical coordinator, Misericordia University; Sheryl Goss, chair of Sonography, Misericordia University; Jamie Crop, De-

bra Owens, Chelsea Jiorle-Lutte, Bailey Reedy, Sarah Blumbergs and Michael A. MacDowell, president, Misericordia University.

Montgomery Avenue holds third and fourth grade dance

for the students. Music was proPictured are some students grade dance. Montgomery Ave- chaired the event.

Thanks to everyone that vided by Nick Hufford of Lesser from Montgomery Avenue Ele- nue PTO sponsored the dance. mentary at their third and fourth Sue Feeney and Nicole Klaproth helped make this event special Evil DJ.

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To place a Classified ad: Call 570-829-7130 or 1-800-273-7130 Email: classifieds@thepittstondispatch.com 150 Special Notices

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ESTATE NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that Letters Testamentary have been granted in the Estate of ROSE M. GARUBA, late of the City of Pittston, who died April 3, 2011.

All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims to present the same, without delay, to the Executrix, ROSE MARY COLARUSSO and her Attorneys.

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ADOPTION A loving married teacher couple with so much to offer would love to adopt your newborn. We can provide a lifetime of happiness, security & educational opportunities.

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Choice of 5 entrees.Price:$85 570-654-2967 YANKEES TRIP TO CINCINNATI June 20, 21 and 22 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) Catch the Yankees take on the Reds at The Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, Ohio Trip Includes: *Round trip bus transportation *Beer, soda & food on the bus *Great box level seats to two games (Mon & Tues night) *Hotel accommodations at the Millennium Hotel. Just three blocks from stadium and walking distance from Cincinnati Zoo and other downtown attractions Price: $350 Call 570-287-9701 for more info.

ESTATE NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that Letters Testamentary have been granted in the Estate of STANLEY E. SOKOLOWSKY, late of the Township of Exeter, who died March 16, 2011. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims to present the same, without delay, to the Executrix, ANN MARIE ROWLANDS and the Attorneys.

SAPORITO, SAPORITO & FALCONE 490 NORTH MAIN STREET PITTSTON, PA 18640

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Bankruptcy $595 Guaranteed Low Fees www.BkyLaw.net Atty Kurlancheek 825-5252 W-B Free Bankruptcy Consultation Payment plans.

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SPRING GETAWAYS

Longwood/QVC 4/30 Seneca Lake W/E 4/30 to 5/1 Baltimore Aquarium 5/14 Sight & Sound Joseph 5/14 NYC/World Yacht 5/22 Boston Pop W/E 5/28 to 5/30

1-800-432-8069 Yankees Home Games 5/1 Blue Jays 5/15 Boston 5/22 Mets 6/26 Rockies (Old Timers Day) 1-800-432-8069

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LEGAL NOTICE Sealed bids will be received by the Board Secretary of The Pittston Area School District for: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ANNUAL AUDIT SERVICES AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES Specifications may be secured from the Secretary’s Office in The Pittston Area Senior High School, 5 Stout St., Yatesville, Pittston, PA. Bids will be opened on Friday, May 13, 2011 at 3:00 P.M. in the Board Room of The Senior High School.

The Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept or reject any item or items thereof.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD DEBORAH A. RACHILLA SECRETARY PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to the “Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act” and the “Clean Streams Law” notice is hereby given that Mineral Reclamation, LLC, 30 Market Street, Pittston, PA 18640 has made application to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for a permit to conduct refuse reclamation activities in Dupont and Avoca Boroughs, Luzerne County. The proposed permit area is 25 acres and is situated on the north side at the end of the Pittston By-Pass near Main Street in Avoca. The receiving stream for this proposed permit area is Mill Creek, a cold watery fishery.

The Pittston, PA, U.S. Geographical Survey 7.5 minute topographical map contains the area described. A copy of the application is available for public inspection at the Luzerne County Conservation District, 325 Smiths Pond Road, Shavertown, PA 18708.

Written comments, objections, or a request for public hearing or informal conference may be submitted to the DEP, Pottsville District Mining Office, 5 West Laurel Blvd., Pottsville, PA 176901 by June 15, 2011 and must include the person’s name, address, telephone number, and brief statement as to the nature of the objection.

412 Autos for Sale

412 Autos for Sale

412 Autos for Sale

412 Autos for Sale

BMW `93 325 IC Convertible,

CHRYSLER ‘06 300C HEMI

FORD ‘02 MUSTANG GT CONVERTIBLE Red with black top.

MAZDA `04 RX-8 Hunter Green,

Rare, Exclusive Opportunity To Own...

Metallic Green Exterior & Tan Interior, 5 Speed Transmission, Heated Seats. 2nd Owner, 66k Miles.

Excellent Condition, Garage Kept, Excellent Gas Mileage. Carfax available. Price reduced $7,995 or trade for SUV or other. Beautiful / Fun Car. 570-388-6669

CADILLAC ‘06 STS

AWD, 6 cylinder, Silver, 52,600 miles, sunroof, heated seats, Bose sound system, 6 CD changer, satellite radio, Onstar, parking assist, remote keyless entry, electronic keyless ignition, & more! $17,600 570-881-2775

To place your ad Call Toll Free 1-800-427-8649

CHEVROLET ‘06 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

Silver beauty, 1 Owner, Museum quality. 4,900 miles, 6 speed. All possible options including Navigation, Power top.

New, paid $62,000 Must sell $45,900 570-299-9370

CHEVROLET `84 CAPRICE CLASSIC Excellent Condition.

LEGAL NOTICE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Certificate of Organization for RW Development, LLC, a Pennsylvania limited liability company, has been filed and approvedby the Department of State, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, April 5, 2011, in accordance with the provisions of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Limited Liability company law, of 1994, 15 Pa. C.S.A. Section 8901, as amended. The principal place of business is 135 Park Avenue, Apt. #2, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 18702

412 Autos for Sale

ATVs/Dune Buggies

QUARTER MIDGET RACE CAR 76 inch Bull Rider,

Honda 120 motor, Kirkey seat, new brake system, A-Main feature wins Asphalt/Dirt, Many Extras, Value $6,000, Sell for $2,999 Call (570) 954-2749

Very Clean. New Tires. Burgundy red with vinyl top.

MUST SEE! $2,000 or best offer (570) 269-0042 Leave Message

CHEVROLET 2010 CAMARO V-6 Victory Red, black interior, all bells and whistles. $25,000 570-706-6489

Light green, 18,000 miles, loaded, leather, wood trim, $24,000.

570-222-4960 leave message

CHRYSLER `02 PT CRUISER Inferno Red, flame

design. Chrome wheels. 47,000 miles, one owner.

Looks and runs great. New inspection. $5,800 Call (570) 472-1854

FORD `04 MUSTANG Mach I, 40th

ANNIVERSARY EDITION V8, Auto, 1,200 miles, all options, show room condition. Call for info.

Asking $24,995 Serious inquiries only. 570-636-3151

FORD `07 MUSTANG

63,000 highway miles, silver, runs great, $11,500. negotiable.

570-479-2482

FORD `07 MUSTANG GT Premium package,

silver, black leather interior, 5 speed manual.

20,000 miles. $18,900 (570) 868-3832

FORD `10 FUSION SE Silver/grey, grey

interior. Automatic, AWD, Moonroof/ spoiler package.

15,000 miles.

Remainer of extended warranty.

Sirius radio, 6 CD changer. Garage kept. Asking $17,000 or best offer. Call (570) 823-8403

FORD `92 MUSTANG

Convertible, 55,000 original miles 5.0 auto, some engine upgrades. Garaged showcar. $8200 (570) 283-8235

6,500 miles. One Owner.

Excellent Condition. $18,500 570-760-5833

Collect cash, not dust!

Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified department today at 570829-7130!

80,000 miles.

New brakes & rotors. New alignment. Two new rear tires.

No accidents.

PRICE REDUCED $8,000 or best offer. For more information, call (570) 332-4213

HYUNDAI `04 TIBURON GT

MERCEDES-BENZ `01 C-240 Loaded, automatic,

WANTED!

MERCEDES-BENZ `05 240C 4Matic, V6 - Gray,

Blue, 5 speed manual, CD, Air, factory alarm, power windows & locks. 38K. $7,500 negotiable.

Call 570-540-6236

AC, heated leather seats, 4 door. $4,700 Call 570-388-6535

77K highway miles, Excellent condition, dealer serviced. Sun roof, heated seats. $15,500. Call 570-288-3916

ALL JUNK CARS! MERCEDES-BENZ `95 SL 500 CA$H PAID

570-301-3602

WANTED!

Convertible, with removable hard top, dark Blue, camel interior, Summer Driving Only, Garage Kept.

Very Good Condition, No Accidents. Classy Car. Price Reduced! $13,995 or trade for SUV or other.

570-388-6669

ALL JUNK NISSAN `06 SENTRA CARS! CA$H PAID

570-301-3602

MAZDA `04 3 Hatchback, 92,000 miles. Excellent condition. auto, sunroof, premium sound and alloy wheels. $8,300 (570) 864-2337

1.8 S, Special Edition, Power steering, brakes, windows & locks.

6 CD changer.

Excellent condition, 43K. $12,500.

570-881-6897

PONTIAC ‘69 FIREBIRD 400 CONVERTIBLE Blue/white top & white interior.

Recent documented frame-off restoration. Over $31,000 invested. will sell $21,500.

570-335-3127

‘26 FORD MODEL T Panel Delivery

100 point Concours quality restoration. Red with black fenders. Never Driven.

0 miles on restoration.

RARE! $40,000 $38,000 $36,500

2002 BMW 745i

The Flagship of the Fleet New - $87,000 Midnight Emerald with beige leather interior. 61K miles.

Mint condition.

Loaded. Garage Kept. Navigation Stunning, Must Sell! $20,000 $18,600

1993 CADILLAC ALANTE 2 Door

Convertible Exquisite Candy Apple Red black soft top. 13,000 original miles. All available options, including gold alloy wheels.

Garage Kept. 1 owner. Final Model Year.

Gorgeous Automobile! $31,000 $29,900 $27,900

From an Exotic, Private Collection

Call 570-650-0278

TOYOTA `93 MR2 T-top, 5 speed.

AM/FM/CD, AC, power antenna.

New tires. No rust.

Great condition.

$5,000

(570) 708-0269 after 6:00PM

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412 Autos for Sale

NISSAN `08 ALTIMA

Low mileage, 18000 miles, automatic, front wheel drive, 4 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, power seats, all power, cruise control, GPS/navigation system, AM/FM radio, CD changer, Mp3 player, keyless entry, leather interior, sun/moon roof, rear defroster, new floor mats, Winter Frost pearl paint, heated seats, side mirror defroster, backup camera, auto rear view mirror dimmer, Bluetooth, phone, nav., & radio controls on steering wheel, 4.5 years remaining on 7 year 100,000 miles Nissan bumper to bumper Premium Warranty included, EXCELLENT CONDITION Altima HYBRID 35city/33 highway mpg. $18,900.

570-371-9001 Call after 5:00 p.m.

PORSCHE `02 BOXSTER S Great convertible,

black top, 6 speed manual transmission, carbon fiber dash, leather interior, front & rear trunk, fast & agile. $18,000 or best offer. Call 570-262-2478

SCION ‘08 TC

Low mileage, 42,000 miles, 4 speed, front wheel drive, 2 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, cruise control, AM/FM radio, CD player, Mp3 player, keyless entry, sun/moon roof, rear defroster, tinted windows. $14,200.

(570) 443-7522 Call before 9:30 p.m.

SUBARU `02 IMPREZAmileage, WRX Low

57,000 miles, 5 speed, all-wheel drive, 4 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, cruise control, AM/FM radio, CD changer, rear defroster, new Blitz Stainless Exhaust, AEM Cold Air Intake, TURBOXS Blowoff Valve & Boost Control. $10,500.

(201) 704-8640 Call before 7:30 pm

TOYOTA `06 AVALON New tires, new

brakes, Inspected March 4, AC, AVPS, Fully loaded, 18,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty.

90,000 miles. $12,900.

(570) 881-3712

Volkswagen ‘03 GTI moonroof, 5 speed, loaded,$9750 excellent condition, 570-578-2149

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CADILLAC `80 COUPE DEVILLE Excellent condition, $3,000 located in Hazleton.

570-454-1945 or 561-573-4114

CHEVY `66 BEL AIR

2 door post car, in good condition for age.

Serious inquiries only, call for details. $8,500 or best offer. Call Steve at 570-407-0531

SUZUKI ’00 QUAD MASTER 4x4, auto, 520

miles, winch, heated grips. $4,650.

570-239-2877

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CADILLAC `94 DEVILLE SEDAN

94,000 miles, automatic, front wheel drive, 4 door, air conditioning, air bags, all power, cruise control, leather interior, $3,300.

570-394-9004

CHRYSLER `97 SEBRING Convertible. Gold

with newly installed navy top/rear window. 124,000 city miles. As is. Asking $2,100. Negotiable.

570-822-2776 or 570 709-9404 Leave Message

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ACURA `08 RDX Good Condition.

53,000 miles.

AWD, Full Power, AM/FM, CD Changer, Blue Tooth, XM Radio, Leather Interior & Sunroof $20,500 (570) 814-8398

Call after 9:30 a.m.

BMW `07 328xi

Black with black interior.

Heated seats. Back up & navigation systems. New tires & brakes.

Sunroof.

Garage kept. Many extras!

46,000 Miles.

Asking $19,500.

570-825-8888 or 626-297-0155 Call Anytime!

BMW `93 325 IC Convertible,

Metallic Green Exterior & Tan Interior, 5 Speed Transmission, Heated Seats. 2nd Owner, 66k Miles.

Excellent Condition, Garage Kept, Excellent Gas Mileage. Carfax available. Price reduced $7,995 or trade for SUV or other. Beautiful / Fun Car. 570-388-6669

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Accord......... 4dr I4 Auto EX-L PZEV ....................... 24,073 Honda....... Accord......... ........................................................... 32,207 Honda....... Accord......... 4dr I4 Auto EX-L ................................ 24,089 Toyota....... Prius ............ 5dr HB................................................ 34,820 Dodge....... Journey....... AWD 4dr SXT .................................... 53,116 Dodge....... GrandCaravan 4dr Wgn SE ....................................... 36,313 Honda....... Accord......... 4dr I4 Auto EX ................................... 27,827 Toyota....... Camry ......... 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE............................. 32,059 Lexus ........ ES 330 ......... 4dr Sdn .............................................. 54,703 Honda....... CR-V ............ 4WD 5dr EX-L.................................... 47,834 Honda....... CR-V ............ 4WD 5dr EX-L.................................... 35,158 Toyota....... 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Avalon......... 4dr Sdn Limited .................................56,998 Jeep .......... GrandChero 4WD 4dr Limited ...............................52,557 Toyota....... 4Runner ...... 4dr SR5 V6 Auto 4WD....................... 53,877 Toyota....... RAV4 ........... 4WD 4dr V6 Limited..........................47,581 Honda....... Pilot ............. 4WD 4dr EX.......................................35,013 Toyota....... RAV4 ........... 4WD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT .......................14,591 Honda....... CR-V ............ 4WD 5dr EX.......................................30,341 Acura........ TL ................ 4dr Sdn Auto .....................................29,753 Honda....... CR-V ............ 4WD 5dr EX.......................................32,684 Honda....... Accord......... 4dr V6 Auto EX-L ...............................28,967 Toyota....... Sienna......... 5dr 7-Pass Van LE FWD..................... 13,317 Honda....... Accord......... 4dr V6 Auto EX-L ...............................18,002 Toyota....... CamryHybrid 4dr Sdn ..............................................18,432 Dodge....... Ram 1500.... 4WD Mega Cab 160.5â€? SLT .............. 55,974 Lexus ........ RX 330......... 4dr SUV AWD....................................67,910 BMW......... 3-Series....... 4dr Sdn 328xi AWD...........................53,045 Honda....... Pilot ............. 4WD 4dr SE.......................................31,247 Honda....... Pilot ............. 4WD 4dr SE.......................................38,604 Audi .......... A4 ................ 4dr Sdn Auto 2.0T quattro.................18,062 Toyota....... RAV4 ........... 4WD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Ltd..............26,864 Honda....... Pilot ............. 4WD 4dr SE.......................................34,157 Honda....... Pilot ............. 4WD 4dr EXL .....................................51,202 Honda....... Odyssey ...... 5dr EX ................................................14,799 Honda....... Pilot ............. 2WD 4dr EX-L w/Navi.......................37,861 Toyota....... Tundra 4WD Dbl 4.7L V8 5-Spd AT SR5.................71,440 Honda....... Pilot ............. 4WD 4dr SE.......................................45,038 Honda....... Pilot ............. 4WD 4dr EX.......................................32,049 Dodge....... Dakota......... 4WD Crew Cab Bighorn/Lonestar..... 12,321 Lexus ........ ES 350 ......... 4dr Sdn ..............................................42,416 Honda....... Odyssey ...... 5dr EX-L .............................................32,888 Toyota....... FJ Cruiser.... 4WD 4dr Auto ...................................42,948 Toyota....... Tundra 4WD Dbl 5.7L V8 6-Spd AT SR5.................62,285 Toyota....... Tundra 4WD Dbl 5.7L V8 6-Spd AT Grade.............. 41,984 Honda....... Ridgeline..... 4WD Crew Cab RTL w/Lthr...............20,439 Nissan....... Frontier ....... 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SE .......... 19,584 Lexus ........ IS 350 .......... 4dr Sport Sdn Auto............................46,809 Dodge....... Dakota......... 4WD Crew Cab Bighorn/Lonestar..... 13,123 Lexus ........ LS 430 ......... 4dr Sdn ..............................................25,556 Chevrolet . Silverado1500 4WD Ext Cab 143.5â€? LT.....................21,185 Cadillac..... SRX ............. AWD 4dr V6 ......................................35,319 Toyota....... RAV4 ........... 4WD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Ltd..............9,438 Lexus ........ ES 350 ......... 4dr Sdn ..............................................36,592 Honda....... Pilot ............. 4WD 4dr EX.......................................27,029 InďŹ niti ....... G37.............. 4dr x AWD.........................................19,058 Toyota....... RAV4 ........... 4WD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT Ltd .................13,017 Lexus ........ ES 350 ......... 4dr Sdn ..............................................31,761 Lincoln...... MKX ............ AWD 4dr............................................31,903 Chevrolet . Silverado1500 4WD Ext Cab 143.5â€? LS ....................6,691 Lexus ........ ES 350 ......... 4dr Sdn ..............................................26,268 Dodge....... Ram 1500.... 4WD Quad Cab 140.5â€? SLT ...............37,344 Lexus ........ ES 350 ......... 4dr Sdn ..............................................15,058 MB............. R-Class ........ 4MATIC 4dr 3.5L................................29,491 Lexus ........ ES 350 ......... 4dr Sdn ..............................................18,905 Lexus ........ ES 350 ......... 4dr Sdn ..............................................29,967 Toyota....... Tundra 4WD... Dbl 5.7L V8 6-Spd AT Grade.............. 35,569 Chevrolet . Silverado1500 4WD Ext Cab 143.5â€? LTZ................... 34,286 Lincoln...... MKX ............ 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AWD 4dr............................................29,638 Chevrolet . Silverado1500 4WD Ext Cab 143.5â€? LT.....................13,714 Chevrolet . Silverado1500 4WD Ext Cab 143.5â€? LT.....................1,932 Acura........ MDX ............ 4WD 4dr ............................................16,143 Acura........ MDX ............ 4WD 4dr Sport Pkg............................41,865 GMC.......... Acadia ......... AWD 4dr SLT1...................................29,830 Lexus ........ GS 350 ........ 4dr Sdn AWD ....................................22,978 Lexus ........ RX 350......... AWD 4dr............................................30,174 MB............. E-Class ........ 4dr Sdn Luxury 3.5L 4MATIC............. 32,749 Lexus ........ ES 350 ......... 4dr Sdn ..............................................22,761 Lexus ........ RX 350......... AWD 4dr............................................34,410 MB............. R-Class ........ 4dr 3.5L 4MATIC................................25,459 Lexus ........ RX 350......... AWD 4dr............................................30,245 Audi .......... A5 ................ 2dr Cpe Man quattro 2.0L Premium Plus ..31,760 Lexus ........ IS 250 .......... 4dr Sport Sdn Auto AWD..................12,010 Toyota....... Highlander.. 4WD 4dr V6 SE.................................. 18,492 MB............. R-Class ........ 4dr 3.5L 4MATIC................................31,982 Lexus ........ RX 350......... AWD 4dr............................................30,806 BMW......... 7-Series ....... 4dr Sdn 750Li ....................................48,901 MB............. GL-Class ...... 4MATIC 4dr 4.7L................................29,502 MB............. M-Class ....... 4MATIC 4dr 3.5L................................25,172 MB............. M-Class ....... 4MATIC 4dr 3.5L................................24,282 Cadillac..... Escalade...... 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CHEVY ‘08 3500 HD DUMP TRUCK 2WD, automatic.

Only 12,000 miles.

Vehicle in like new condition. $21,900.

570-288-4322 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

C-3500 CHEVY

CHEVROLET `72 CHEVELLE

Two door hard top.

307 Motor. Needs work. Comes with additional 400 small block & many parts. $5,000. Serious inquires only.

(570) 836-2574

CORVETTES WANTED 1953-1972

Any Condition!

Courteous, Fast Professional Buyer.

Licensed & Bonded corvettebuyer.com 1-800-850-3656

FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE

STATION WAGON V8, automatic, 8 passenger, 3rd seat, good condition, 2nd owner. $9,500.

570-579-3517

FORD `65

GALAXIE 500 CONVERTIBLE

White with red leather interior.

Black top.

289 Engine, rebuilt.

61,000 original miles. Original owners manual EXCELLENT CONDITION! $8,800.

(570) 881-2447

FORD `66 Mustang Coupe.

Pearl white, pony interior. Pristine condition. 26K miles. $17,000 or best offer.

(570) 817-6768

LINCOLN `88 TOWN CAR 61,000 original

miles, garage kept, triple black, leather interior, carriage roof, factory wire wheels, loaded, excellent condition. $5,500. Call Mike 570-237-7660

MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE

1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $8,900.

Call 570-237-5119

To place your ad call...829-7130

MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible

removable hard top, power windows, AM /FM radio with cassette player, CD player, automatic, 4 new tires. Champagne exterior; Italian red leather interior inside. Garage kept, excellent condition. $31,000. Call 825-6272

OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT DRASTICALLY

REDUCED!!

This model only produced in 1967 & 1968. All original 45,000 miles, Color Burgundy, cloth & vinyl interior, 350 rocket engine, 2nd owner. Fender skirts, always garaged. Trophy winner at shows.

Serious inquiries only, $7,500.

570-690-0727

STUDEBAKER ‘31

Rumble seat, coupe Good condition.

Call for details (570) 881-7545

TANK ‘07 VISION

2007 Tank Motor Sports Vision Motorcycle.

250 cc, Brand new. 0 miles. $2,400. For more information call Tom at 570-825-2114

421

Boats & Marinas

CUSTOM CREST 15’

Fiberglass boat with trailer. Outboard propulsion. Includes: 2 motors Erinmade, “Lark II series”

PRICE REDUCED! $2,400 NEGOTIABLE

570-417-3940

SALT CREEK SKIF 14’ fiberglass fish-

ing boat, tri-hull (very stable), 25 HP Tahatsu outboard, Full Galvanized Trailer. Perfect Condition. Built in fuel tank. All new in ‘01. $2,500 570-256-7311

Food Truck with new motor 50,000. Excellent condition. All stainless steel body.

Call Jack at 570-881-5825 or Rich at 570-357-8319

FORD ‘99 E350 BUCKET VAN Triton V8. 2 speed

boom; 92,000miles; $9999 or best price.

Great condition. Call 570-675-3384 or 570574-7002

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Motorcycles

HARLEY DAVIDSON ` 06 SOFTTAIL NIGHTTRAIN Dark gray metallic, new rr tire & brakes, many extras. $10,900 (570) 592-4982

HARLEY DAVIDSON `01

442 RVs & Campers

SUNLINE `06 SOLARIS

Travel Trailer. 29’, mint condition, 1 slide out a/c-heat.

Stove, microwave, fridge, shower inside & out. Many more extras.

Reduced. $15,500.

Call 570-842-6735

SUNLITE CAMPER

22 ft. 3 rear bunks, center bathroom, kitchen, sofa bed.

Air, Fully self contained. Sleeps 6.

New tires, fridge awning. $4500.

215-322-9845

TRAVEL TRAILER 33 ft Rear queen master

bedroom, Walk thru bathroom.

Center kitchen + dinette bed. Front extra large living room + sofa bed.

Big View windows.

Air, awning, sleeps 6, very clean, will deliver. Located in Benton, Pa. $4,900.

215-694-7497

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

BUICK `05 RENDEZVOUSFully CX AWD,

loaded, 1 owner, 18,000 miles. 6 cylinder.

New inspection, tires & brakes. Like new, inside & out. $16,900. Call (570) 540-0975

CHEVR0LET`02 EXPRESS

Road King 19,000 miles, new tires, lots of extra chrome.

Like New. $12,900.

Call 570-639-1989 or 570-760-1023

CONVERSION VAN

HONDA

570-674-3901

2004 CRF 100.

Excellent condition. $1500 or best offer.

570-498-7702

KAWASAKI ‘06

Vulcan Classic 1500 Black and chrome.

Fuel injected. 21” windshield. Passenger backrest.

Floor boards.

Remainder of warranty.

Expires Feb., 2012. Kept in heated garage!

Never damaged.

7,000 miles. Great condition! $6,800 570-574-9217

SUZUKI `07 C50T CRUISER EXCELLENT CONDITION Windshield, Bags,

Floorboards,V&H Pipes, White walls,Garage Kept.

6K Miles $5,500 (570) 430-0357

SUZUKI ‘04 GSXR 1000CC

Less than 1,000 miles. Team colors with matching helmet & jacket. Fender eliminator kit.

Scorpion exhaust. $6,000.

Call Dave after 5 pm 570-825-0394

YAMAHA `04 V-STAR

Loaded. Low miles. Excellent condition.

$18,900

CHEVROLET `05 TRAILBLAZER LT Black/Grey. 18,000

miles. Well equipped. Includes On-Star, tow package, roof rack, running boards, remote starter, extended warranty. $16,000 (570) 825-7251

CHEVROLET `06 SILVERADO 1500 4X4 pickup, extended cab, 6 1/2 ft. box, automatic.

Pewter. 48,000 miles. Excellent condition. $17,000 Negotiable (570) 954-7461

CHEVROLET `07 TRAILBLAZER LS Perfect condition, 17,000 miles.

Asking $20,000 570-332-3681

CHEVY `05 EQUINOX

LT (premium package), 3.4L, 47,000 miles.

All wheel drive, power moonroof, windows, locks & seats.

Leather interior, 6 cd changer, rear folding seats, keyless entry, onstar, roof rack, running boards, garage kept. $14,750.

570-362-1910

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

CHEVROLET `09 EQUINOX LS Low mileage, 15000

miles, automatic, all-wheel drive, 4 door, anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, cruise control, AM/FM radio, cassette player, CD player, keyless entry, rear defroster, rear windshield wiper, tinted windows. $17,500.

(570) 954-9333 Call after 9:00 a.m.

miles. Interior has oak wood trim, carpeting, storage areas, TV, rear seat convertible to double bed, curtains.

Seats 7. Power windows & seats. Custom lighting on ceiling. New exhaust system. New rear tires.

Recently inspected. Excellent condition. $4,800.

Call 570-655-0530

CHEVY `94 GLADIATOR

Custom Van. 67K miles. Interior has oak wood trim, carpeting, storage areas, TV, rear seat convertible to double bed, curtains.

Seats 7. Power windows & seats. Custom lighting on ceiling. New exhaust system. New rear tires.

Recently inspected. Excellent condition. $4,800.

Call 570-655-0530

DODGE `10 GRAND CARAVAN Only 17k miles.

Fully loaded.

Excellent condition. Factory & extended warranty. $17,995 (570) 690-2806

DODGE `94 DAKOTA with cap. 1 owner,

garage kept, very good condition.

Many extras including lift & back seat.

29 MPG gas. $4,000 or best offer (570) 868-0944

with slide-in camper new tires, 4 door, 8’ bed. Soft and hardtop for bed covers., Good condition.

Sold together or separately $10,900 (570) 639-5478

FORD `03 F150 LARIAT Contractor ready

with ladder rack & tool box, 4x4 diesel, under 97K. Great condition, $17,000 or best offer.

570-925-2845

FORD `99 E250

Wheelchair Van 78,250 miles. Fully serviced, new battery, tires & rods.

Seats 6 or 3 wheelchairs. Braun Millennium lift with remote. Walk up door. Front & rear A/C. Power locks & windows. Excellent condition. $9,500.

570-237-6375

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

YAMAHA `97 VIRAGO

MARTIN D. POPKY APARTMENTS

YAMAHA ‘07 650 V-STAR

IN THE HEART OF WILKES-BARRE 61 E. Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

• Affordable Senior Apartments • Income Eligibility Required • Utilities Included! • Low cable rates; • New appliances; laundry on site; • Activities!

• Curb side Public Transportation

Please call 570-825-8594 TDD/TTY 800-654-5984

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YAMAHA` 08 R1 BEAUTIFUL BIKE Perfect condition.

3700 miles, new rear tire, undertail kit, cover. Price negotiable $7,800 570-852-9072

YAMAHA` 09 VSTAR 650 CLASSIC Like New.

Less than 1000 miles. White and chrome. Garage kept. $6,300 (570) 817-8127

442 RVs & Campers

FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC

Super Lite Fifth Wheel. LCD/DVD flat screen TV, fireplace, heated mattress, ceiling fan, Hide-a-Bed sofa, outside speakers & grill, 2 sliders, aluminum wheels, water purifier, awning, microwave oven, tinted safety glass windows, raised panel fridge & many accessories & options.

Excellent condition, $22,500.

570-868-6986

140000 miles, automatic, front wheel drive, 4 door, anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, AM/FM radio, CD player, rear defroster, rear windshield wiper, $5,990 (570) 606-4198

HONDA `10 ODYSSEY

Special Edition.

Maroon, Fully loaded. Leather seats. TV/DVD, navigation, sun roof plus many other extras. 3rd seat .

Only 1,900 Miles.

Brand New. Asking $37,000 (570) 328-0850

HUMMER ‘05 H2

Yellow with black leather interior.

Front & rear heated seats. Many chrome accessories. $28,500 or best offer. Call (570) 788-9826 or (570) 956-8547 Leave Message

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570-829-7130

Visiting Angels is looking for skilled,compassionate and reliable caregivers to work in the homes of the elderly.

We offer competitive wages, training, friendly and supportive staff.

Come Join Our Growing Team!

Must have a minimum of 2 years experience, valid driver’s license. Certification a plus.

Immediate Openings in the Dallas, Pittston area.

Why a career with Visiting Angels?

Because we care about our caregivers!

Call 570-270-6700 today!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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$$$ HIGHEST PRICE PAID $$$ FOR JUNK VEHICLES PICKED UP 570-876-1010 570-346-7673

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

SUZUKI `07 XL-7 56,000 miles,

automatic, all-wheel drive, 4 door, air conditioning, all power, CD player, leather interior, tinted windows, custom wheels, $13,000 Call 570-829-8753 Before 5:00 p.m.

TRACTOR TRAILERS

FREIGHTLINER ’97 MIDROOF 475 CAT & 10 speed transmission. $12,000 FREIGHTLINER ’99 CONDO 430 Detroit, Super 10 transmission.

Asking $15,000.

2 storage trailers.

570-814-4790

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Ford, GMC, International-Prices starting at $2,295.

Box Truck, Cab & Chassis available.

Call U-haul 570-822-5536

507 Banking/Real Estate/Mortgage Professionals

468

Refurbished, rebuilt engine, transmission replaced.

Rear-end removed and relubed. Brand new 10’ dump. PA state inspected. $12,900/best offer.

570-594-1496

JEEP `00 WRANGLER

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506 Administrative/ Clerical

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Part Time general

office assistant needed for unique local project. Excellent communication, typing, Word & Excel skills. Ability to work under pressure. Send cover letter & resume to abb@wplibrary.org

by May 4th.

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548 Medical/Health

Friendship House Therapeutic Staff Support

Please reply to: BMcCartney@friendshiphousePA.Org Or mail resume to: Friendship House c/o Beth McCartney 1509 Maple Street, Scranton, Pa 18505 visit us On-Line at www.friendshiphousepa.org

JEEP `07 WRANGLER X 4x4, stick shift, soft

top. Red exterior, well maintained, garage kept. 11,500 miles, one owner.

AC, CD player, cruise control.

Tow package with cargo carrier.

Excellent condition. $18,700 Call 570-822-9680

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CARPENTERS PAINTERS

10+ years experience. Must be able to brush, roll & spackle.

Steady work!

Good pay!

Benefits available.

Call 570-654-4348

HEATING & COOLING TECHS Local contractor

is now accepting applications for experienced commercial techs only.

Some travel required. Company van, cell phone & fuel card provided.

Hourly rate is based on experience & work history.

For more info call Rich 570-899-3308 Gas Crew.

Must be physically fit and willing to work in all weather conditions.

Pre-employment and Random Drug Testing. Must be available to work Day/Night Shifts.

Starting wage $15.00 per hour.

Benefits available after 90 days. 570297-4720 or apply in person @ 22020 Rt. 14 Troy, PA.

Black top laborers, equipment experience a plus.

Must have drivers license, CDL a plus.

Call 570-760-3486.

TELEMARKETER

$300 and Up $125 extra if driven, pulled or pushed in.

NOBODY Pays More

Looking for Part Time/Full Time Telemarketer to start immediately for Insurance Company.

Would be making outbound calls.

Please call Lisa @ 570-208-5640.

570-760-2035

533

Monday thru Saturday 6 am-9 pm Sunday 8 am - 68 pm

Legal

539

Legal

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MECHANIC

Responsible for daily maintenance of equipment.

Knowledge in hydraulic and electrical systems.

Welding a plus.

Competitive salary and benefits.

Solomon Container Service 495 Stanton St. Wilkes-Barre 570-829-2206

944

KIA `02 SEDONA

LEXUS `04 GX 470 Black with dark

gray leather interior.

DVD player. Fully loaded. 92,000 miles. Excellent condition. $19,000 (570) 675-4424

no accidents. 4 door hatchback, 6 cylinder, roof rails, dark gray, black interior. Premium wheels, new tires, brakes extra set of snows. Premium sound/Bose/bluetooth, XM radio.

Intelligent key entry.

Newly inspected 36,900 miles $19,500 (570) 371-7227

Logistics/ Transportation

542

Logistics/ Transportation

Logistics/ Transportation

sary. PA motorcycle inspection license required.

No phone calls, apply in person at: Team Effort Cycle 1280 Sans Souci Parkway Hanover Township, PA 18706

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WINDOW TREATMENT INSTALLERS Professional, Experienced, Opportunity, (Blinds, Shades, Verticals, Horizontals) for top Co. Work in own area.

Email resume to Edwin@distinctive treatments.com or call 516-358-9612.

542

Logistics/ Transportation

DRIVERS NEEDED

Potential average earnings of $800-$1200 plus tips Bi-weekly.

Call 570-606-7838, Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

944

Commercial Properties

Steps from New Intermodal Hub & Public Parking

Starting at $650

utilities included FREE RENT - Call For Details Today!

570-829-1573

548 Medical/Health

548 Medical/Health

There’s No Place Like the Jewish Home…

The Jewish Home of Eastern PA, a leader in long-term care, has an immediate need to fill the following positions:

• RN Supervisor

o BSN o Long Term Care Experience Preferred

• RNs and LPNs

Full Time and Part Time and Per Diem Evening and Night Shift available.

Outstanding benefit package available including fully paid family health insurance and generous shift differential. Every other weekend and rotating holidays required.

Apply in person - Monday through Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm

The Jewish Home of Eastern PA 1101 Vine Street Scranton, PA 18510 Telephone: (570)344-6177 ext. 140 Fax: (570) 344-9610 Email: sstrunk@frontier.com

AUTOMOTIVE MANAGERS/MECHANICS /TIRE INSTALLERS

542

MOTORCYCLE MECHANIC Experience neces-

Great Commercial Store Front, & Inside Suites Available

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

2 years experience working in the coal industry.

Welding experience necessary. Plant & equipment maintenance experience. 8pm4am. To start immediately. Apply in person only - No calls.

Mountaintop Anthracite Inc. 1550 Crestwood Dr. Mountaintop, PA

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

WILKES-BARRE

The Jewish Home of Eastern PA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NURSE

7a – 7p Weekend Program

NURSES

All Shifts – Per Diem

MAINTENANCE ANDNight PRODUCTION Shift

NISSAN `08 ROGUE SL. AWD, 1 owner,

Commercial Properties

533

PROVINCIAL TOWER - S. MAIN

Mavis Discount Tire is actively hiring Managers, Assistant Managers, Mechanics and Tire Installers. Qualified applicants should be proficient in tire sales, undercar repairs & exhaust.

PA emissions license a plus. Experienced candidates please call 914-804-4444 or e-mail resume to cdillon@ mavistire.com

542

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

eager to learn in the Scranton area.

Responsibilities include installing cable TV to the customer’s home or business, and connection of all customer premise equipment. Educating the customers on how to properly operate the services and equipment installed is a critical part of this position.

QUALITY WORKMANSHIP is a MUST! We are a DRUG FREE WORKPLACE, where SAFETY is a CORE VALUE. Contact us at 570-235-1145

LABORERS field Cleanup

518 Customer Support/Client Care

BUYING JUNK VEHICLES

539

Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

PAVING & EXCAVATING

EX, Van, Sunroof.

61,000 miles.

Loaded. Good condition. $5000 or best offer.

570-606-7654

Logistics/ Transportation

opening for a part time Clerk/Teller.

Requires attention to details, GL experience & excellent customer service skills. Please send resume to: PG&W Employees FCU Attn: Carole Fischer 265 S. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 Email: cfischer@ pgwefcu.org / EOE

10+ years experience and roofing experience a must!

BA/BS in Human Service field required, Autism Spectrum Disorder experience strongly preferred. Part time day positions available.

TJ, Black with grey interior. 4 cylinder, 5-speed manual transmission. CD player, hardtop, full doors, sound bar.

4” Skyjacker Suspension lift with steering stabilizer.

Like new BF Goodrich 35’s with Full size spare. Only 85,000 miles. $6,999 (570) 301-7221

533

CLERK/TELLER CABLE TV INSTALLERS Openings for experienced installers and PART TIME Credit union has dedicated trainees

460 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE DIRECTORY

Apply in person.

Knights Inn 310 Route 315 Pittston, PA 18640 570-654-6020

INTERNATIONAL ‘95 DUMP TRUCK

542

EXPERIENCED CAREGIVERS NEEDED

451

‘88 FRUEHAUF 45’ with sides. All aluminum, spread axle. $6,500.

FORD `01 LARIAT 250 Super Duty

Immediate Occupancy!!

Matted black finish.

Mint condition. New tires, inspected, fully serviced & ready to ride. Windshield & sissy bar.

Low miles & garage kept. $4800. or best offer. 570-762-5158

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

HONDA `03 ODYSSEY High mileage,

CHEVY `94 GLADIATOR Custom Van. 67K

1100 Custom. 5800 miles, light bar, cobra exhaust, windshield, many extras, must sell. $5,995. Call 570-301-3433

750cc. 8,000 miles, saddlebags, windshield, back rest, Black & Pearl, Excellent Condition.

Must See. Asking $2,499. Call after 4.

570-823-9376

451

CNAs

Evenings & Nights, Per Diem All Shifts Competitive Salary & Benefits Package

Golden Living Center Summit 50 N. Pennsylvania Avenue Wilkes-Barre Fax 570-825-9423 or pamela.smith2@goldenliving.com EOE M/F/D/V

542

Logistics/ Transportation

542

Logistics/ Transportation

Casual Bus Operator

The County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS) is hiring Casual Bus Operators for coverage as needed. This position is safety sensitive and requires pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screening.

Preferred candidates should be comfortable in all driving situations while providing customer service. The position consists of varied hours Monday through Saturday, with little advance notice and starts with a pay of $15.00+ per hour. To be considered for an interview, you: • Need a high school diploma or GED equivalent; • Must show that you are a U.S. Citizen or present your proof of Employment Eligibility; • Must have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL); • Passenger Endorsement with no Air Brake Restriction is preferred but not required to be hired. However, the prospective employee will be expected to acquire this endorsement within two weeks of being hired; • Must have acceptable driving record ; • Must be physically capable to perform the essential job functions; • Must have no conviction of a felony, or any drug-related convictions; • Must comply with all other applicable qualifications for employment established by the organization; COLTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications are available via www.coltsbus.com or by request at 570-346-2061 and should be sent to: Casual Bus Operator ATTN: Dorothy A. Sterling Hill COLTS 800 North South Road; Scranton, PA 18504 Or to jobs@coltsbus.com

XLC Services, LLC (Logistics) is seeking experienced forklift operators & Inexperienced candidates with great employment history to work at their Mehoopany, PA location. The following skills are Thursday, necessary for these positions: • High School Diploma/GED April 17th, • Computer Skills • Valid Driver’s License April 21st, and • Criminal Background Check April 28th • Pass Pre-employment Drug Screen & Physical 10:00 am - 4:00 pm • Part-time position for experienced Tunkhannock driver only.

All full-time positions come with the Library following benefits: medical, 8 paid holidays, 401k after 1 year, and paid vacation. Pay increase based on skill development.

Interested Applicants can Apply Online! www.XLCServices.com or Call 888-382-4078

278278

CHEVROLET `68 C10

New 350 motor and new transmission.

REDUCED TO $5,000 FIRM (570) 906-1771

427

283586

415 Autos-Antique & Classic

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SUNDAY DISPATCH

All Wheel Drive, XLT, Safety Canopy, CD, Side Impact Air Bags, Pwr. Driver’s Seat, Auto., PW, PDL, Air, Fog Lamps, Privacy Glass, Roof Rack, Keyless Entry, 16” Alum. Wheels, Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg., Sirius Satellite Radio, SYNC, Pwr. Moonroof

24 Mos.

72 *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease Mos. 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 4/30/11.

ALL NEW

FORD FOCUS SE

NEW 2011 FORD FUSION SE Auto., AM/FM/CD, Tilt Wheel, PW, PDL, Pwr. Seat, Safety Pkg., Side Impact Air Bags, 1st & 2nd Air Curtains, Anti-Theft Sys., Sirius Satellite Radio, Keyless Entry, Message Center, Pwr. Moonroof, SYNC

Auto., CD, Anti-Theft Sys., Side Curtain Air Bags, 16” Steel Wheels, Tilt Wheel AC, Instrument Cluster, Message Center, PW, PL, Keyless Entry, Pwr. Side Mirrors, Convenience Pkg., Cruise Control, Map Light, Fog Lamps, Perimeter Alarm, MyFord, SYNC, Sirius Satellite Radio, MyKey

24 Mos.

24 Mos.

*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 4/30/11.

72 Mos. *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 4/30/11.

NEW 2011 FORD ESCAPE XLS 4X4 NEW 2011 FORD FIESTA SE All Wheel Drive, Pwr. Door Locks, Automatic, 16” Steel Wheels, Pwr. Windows, Air, Keyless Entry with Remote, Safety Canopy, Side Air Bags

Auto., Air Conditioning, Pwr. Mirrors, Advance Trac with Electronic Stability Control, Side Curtains, AM/FM/CD, Pwr. Door Locks, Tilt Wheel, SYNC, Sport Appearance Pkg., Rear Spoiler, Cruise Control, 15” Alum. Wheels, Winter Pkg., Heated Seats, Keyless Entry w/Keypad

72 Mos.

24 Mos.

NEW 2011 FORD F-150 4X4

APR

Mos.

3.7L V6, Automatic, Air, AM/FM/CD, Cloth Seat, Cruise Control, 40/20/40 Split Seat, XL Plus Pkg., XL Decor Group, ABS

72 Mos. *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 4/30/11.

NEW 2011 FORD TAURUS SEL Automatic, 3.5L V6, SYNC, Reverse Sensing System, AM/FM with CD, Keyless Entry with Keypad, Pwr. Windows, Pwr. Door Locks, 18” Aluminum Wheels, Anti-Theft Perimeter Alarm, Sirius Satellite Radio

FOOT BOX 72 Mos.

24 Mos.

72 Mos. *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 4/30/11.

NEW 2011 FORD F-150 SUPERCAB STX 4X4 NEW 2011 FORD EDGE SEL AWD STX, Auto., Air, ABS, 18” Cast Alum.

Wheels, Cloth Seat, 40/20/40 Split Seat, Sliding Rear Window, Decor Pkg., Chrome Step Bar, STX Plus Pkg., Cruise, Fog Lamps, Floor Carpet, Pwr. Equipment Group, Limited Slip

24 Mos.

APR

Mos.

All Wheel Drive, SEL, Auto., ABS, V6, Remote Keyless Entry with Keypad, Rear Spoiler, Anti-Theft Sys., CD, Personal Safety Sys., Safety Canopy, Side Impact Air Bags, Sirius Satellite Radio, Cruise, Dual Electronic Climate Control, Convenience Group, PW, Auto.

Headlamps, Pwr. Seat, Reverse Sensing, PDL, 18” Alum. Wheels, MyKey, MyFord LCD Display

72 Mos. *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 4/30/11.

24 Mos.

72 Mos. *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 4/30/11.

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

Just Minutes from Scranton or W-B

WWW.COCCIACARS.COM

*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 30, 2011.

SUNDAY DISPATCH 542

Logistics/ Transportation

HYDRO-VAC & TRANSPORT DRIVERS CDL A or B with

Tanker Endorsement. 2 Years Experience required.

Clean MVR. Must be able to work/day night shift. Pay up to $30.00/hour. Benefits available after 90 days. Call 570297-4720 or apply in person at 22020 Rt. 14 Troy, PA.

TRI-AXLE DRIVER 4-5 years experi-

ence. Start immediately. All local work.

No out of town.

Call Danny Jr. at 570-237-1734, Danny Sr. at 570760-7896, or Home # at 570-654-0525.

TRUCK DRIVER

Full time, able to drive a 20’ truck, 7 year clean driving record, able to do physical work and lift 60 lbs., PA driver medical card, motor vehicle report, flexible hours, $9/hour plus incentive on pounds collected.

Apply at: U’SAgain Recycling 486 S. Empire St. Wilkes-Barre 570-270-2670

545

Marketing/ Product

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551

Other

EMTS

Part Time. Current EMT and EVO certifications required.

TRUCK DRIVER

Part Time. Valid & Current CDL Driver’s License.

To apply, call 570-675-3334

Kunkle Fire Co., Inc.

FLAGGERS WANTED

Hiring 50. Vehicle required, $8-$30 per hour. Will train.

570-714-FLAG. EOE

VALET ATTENDANT

Full time position available. WilkesBarre location.

Immediate opening.

Apply in person to Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital/ Cancer Center.

See Bob Reese.

1000 East Mountain Blvd. Wilkes-Barre, PA or call 631-7246227. Must have clean license and neat appearance.

554

Production/ Operations

OPERATOR PART-TIME MARKETING EQUIPMENT Candidate must

In search of a dynamic person with great communication skills and ability to multi-task.

The successful candidate will be punctual, organized, reliable, creative, conscientious, and personable. Must have prior marketing experience.

Must be a self-starter with reliable transportation. Computer skills a must. Willingness to work Saturdays a must.

Positive attitude and high energy a must.

Fax resume to 570-822-3446. No phone calls please.

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548 Medical/Health

LPN/RN

Part Time.

Flexible hours.

Private Clinic. Available immediately.

Send resumes to: c/o Times Leader Box 2505 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250.

Come work for a company that works with you!

Work 100 hours, earn an additional $100 NOW HIRING RN’s, LPN’s, CNA’s Hospital, Long Term Care, Private Duty As an employee we offer…

Competitive Rates, Flexible Scheduling, Weekly Pay and much more!

570-587-4000 nicolec@caregivers america.com

RESIDENTIAL CARE AIDES

Part time positions available. Looking for caring & compassionate people for Alzheimer’s assisted living facility. Must be a high school graduate.

Reliable applicants need only apply. No phone calls please.

Apply within.

Keystone Garden Estates

100 Narrows Rd Route 11 Larksville

Riverstreet Manor has an opportunity available for a Full Time Day Shift

HOUSEKEEPING AIDE

We offer a competitive salary and benefits. Every other weekend & holiday rotation required.

Willing to train.

Opportunities for

RN’S AND C.N.A.’S are also available.

All interested parties please apply in person at Riverstreet Manor 440 North River St. Wilkes Barre, PA 18707

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

have HS Diploma/ GED & a good work history. Equipment experience and knowledge of hydraulic machines is a must. Benefits include Health, Paid Holidays/Vacation & 401K. Please call Al at 570-822-6880.

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PRODUCTION MANAGER

Supports Director of Manufacturing by ensuring efficient execution of the production schedule, product quality, planning and executing maintenance programs, and communicating with customers and key leadership team members.

Lead production and maintenance teams to ensure safe and efficient manufacturing operations.

Detailed, timely communication with logistics team, quality assurance, customer service and customers on production status.

Responsible for maintaining Database system information for current production status.

Work with the logistics team in planning material needs for upcoming production. Assists with production scheduling to ensure production schedule meets customer requirements and enables efficient operations. Knowledge of GMPs and quality assurance requirements.

E-mail resume with cover letter to info@ LionBrewery.com Include job title in subject line.

QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN –

600 FINANCIAL 610

Business Opportunities

FLORAL SHOP

The only shop in the area!

1,300 sq/ft retail & 1,300 sq/ft storage

$63,000

Includes established sales, all equipment, showcases, inventory & memberships to FTD, Tele-Floral & 1-800-FLOWERS. Willing to train buyer. Owner retiring after 25 years in business.

Room for potential growth.

CALL 570-542-4520 Pictures available.

774

Restaurant Equipment

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT,

AMERICAN EAGLE MIXER, 20 quart mixer, Model AE-20, with timer and guard, $1300.

ALSO, Bev Air 2 door refrigerator/ sandwich prep table, Model SP48-12, $1300.

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT,

SOMERSET TURN OVER MACHINE model SPM45, $500; ALSO, Bunn Pour Over Coffee Machine, Model # STF15, $225 For more info, call

570-498-3616

776 Sporting Goods

CASH

FOR ANTIQUE GUNS Old Shot Guns

Rifles, Swords & Daggers, Military Items Vintage Scopes Old Toys & Coins

570-735-1487 DAY 570-472-7572 EVES

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WYOMING

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DUPONT

Single family home for sale in quiet neighborhoodBeautiful 2400 Sq. Ft. 6 bedroom, 2 full baths, 2 story home, fully air conditioned, oil & gas heat, renovated kitchen, full unfinished basement, 2 enclosed porches, 15 x 20 deck with power awning cover – generous size lot, off street parking, first floor washer/dryer. All appliances included. Offering price $180,000 Call 570-421-0587 or Rodite@enter.net use “Dupont Home” in E-mail subject line.

PRIVATE COLLECTOR.

570-417-9200

800 PETS & ANIMALS 805

Birds

PARROTLETS

Hand raised, baby blues, $80 each 570-735-2243

810

Cats

CAT: Blue a 6 year old cat, free to good home. My allergies have gotten worse & I can no longer give him the affection & attention he needs. Blue is strictly an indoor cat & is declawed (front paws only), & neutered.

570-878-7327

815

Dogs

POMERANIAN PUPPIES

Parents on premises Shots Current. $500.

570-401-1838

POMERANIANS Easter Special AKC, 9-14 weeks, All Shots & wormed. Vet checked. $275 to $400 each.

570-864-2643

SHIH-POO PUPS 7 weeks old, $400.

Includes 1st set of shot. Please contact me at (570) 332-6303

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Call 570-498-3616

Entry Level

Will assist QC Supervisor, establish, examine and maintain quality on production floor.

Position will be “on hands” in production dept., on floor testing and sampling. $ 13/hour to start. Hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m Mon. – Fri. Must have prior experience in QC and with Microsoft Word & Excel. Will operate forklift and some heavy lifting may be required.

Must be detailed oriented and have ability to multi-task.

Competitive benefit package.

Candidates meeting qualifications should forward resume with wage requirements to: AEP Industries, Inc.,Attn: Human Resources, 20 Elmwood Ave., Mountain Top, Pa. 18707, Fax (570) 474-9257, Email: Grullony@ aepinc.com We are a Drug Free Workplace. EOE

906 Homes for Sale

DURYEA

Blueberry Hill.

3 bedroom ranch.

Large lot with pool.

Lease To Buy. For more details, call (570) 655-8118

EXETER TOWNSHIP CUSTOM RANCH HOME FOR SALE

BY OWNER Marcy Rd. Beauti-

ful family residential area, 6 years old, ranch, single family, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double car attached garage, eat-in kitchen, dining room, office/ study, family room, living room, utility room, 2 sided see thru floor to ceiling stone gas fireplace, forced air furnace, central air, unfinished basement, 3 beautiful groomed acres, deck. Large Custom ranch home. 9 rooms plus 2 1/2 baths.

Approximate 2600 sq ft.

Open floor plan with eat-in kitchen and island, granite tops & custom tile backsplash. Brand NEW Stainless Steel Appliances.

Lots of crown moulding, chair rails.

Hardwood floors throughout with high vaulted ceilings.

Master Bedroom with multi -tierd tray ceiling and walk-in closet.

Master bath with large Whirlpool tub with inline heater & sperate shower.

Dining room with French Doors.

Oversized 2 Car DETACHED garage in addition to 2 cars attached on home!

4 Cars Total! Plus 10 x 20 ft. custom shed.

Paved Driveway.

Central Alarm. $379,900 Call (570) 388-6344 Any time weekends or after 4 p.m. weekdays.

ST. E.Light, WALNUT bright, 1st

310 Lockville Rd.

530 Dennison Ave.

Enjoy the serenity of country living in this beautiful 2 story home on 2.23 acres surrounded by nature the property has it’s own private driveway.

Great entertaining inside & out! 3 car garage plus 2 car detached. A MUST SEE! MLS#11-831 $279,900 call Nancy 570-237-0752

Great 3 bedroom Cape Cod with charm & character, 1 3/4 baths, nice yard. MLS# 10-342 $139,900 call Nancy 570-237-0752

SERENITY

JENKINS TWP./ INKERMAN 45 Main St.

Own this home for less than $400 a month! Large 3 bedroom home with formal dining room, off street parking and large yard. For more information and photos, log onto www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS#09-2449 $64,900 Call Charles

PARDEESVILLE

738 PARDEESVILLE RD CORNER LOT

Single family built in 2005. 2.5 baths, two story with attached garage.

Oil furnace with central air. 90 x 140 corner lot.

Kitchen with center cooking island, dining room, raised ceiling with glass door entry & hardwood floor.

Carpeting thru out home.

Tiled kitchen and bath.

Kitchen appliances included.

NICELY PRICED $219,900 (570) 233-1993

PITTSTON

3 bedroom, 1 bath, semi modern kitchen with stove and fridge. Nice yard, one car garage.

Priced to sell.

MLS 11-1298 $59,900 Call Lu-Ann 570-602-9280

SCRANTON

103 Arnold Avenue

AFFORDABLE PRICE Cape Cod with 1st floor master bedroom, 3 season porch, attached garage. MLS# 10-1069 $84,900 call Nancy 570-237-0752

WEST WYOMING 438 Tripp St

NANTICOKE

909

Income & Commercial Properties

JENKINS TOWNSHIP May Street

Former Parrish Center Hall with kitchen & parking MLS#08-2954 $179,900 Call Charlie

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NANTICOKE FOR SALE

MULTI-UNIT PROPERTY Available immedi-

ately. Commercial property has 2 apartments and large office area, lots of storage, multi “bay” heated garage, large yard, ample off street parking; all units rented; Close to Rt 81 and Cross Valley expressway; offstreet parking. Serious inquiries only.

No brokers/real estate agents! $189,999 Call (570) 878-2424 after 10:00 a.m.

PITTSTON

2 Unit through 8 Unit apartments for sale in the Greter Pittston area. Call 570-655-1606

915 Manufactured Homes

ASHLEY PARK

Laurel Run & San Souci Parks, Like new, several to choose from, Financing &Warranty, facebook.com/ MobileOne.Sales Call (570)250-2890

Like New 2 bedroom apartment in great neighborhood. 2nd floor.

Includes new kitchen (with new stove, dishwasher & microwave) and bath w/washer dryer hookup. Hardwood throughout with ceramic tile in kitchen and bath. $695/mo + utilities and security. No Pets, references required. Call Scott (570)823-2431 Ext. 137

PITTSTON

3 bedroom. Off street parking, on site laundry.

Enclosed porch.

Tenant pays electric & trash. $695 + utilities. Security required. Call (570) 881-1747

Apartments/ Unfurnished

PITTSTON TWP.

Newly remodeled 2 bedroom apartment. Living room, kitchen, laundry & bath 1st floor. 2 bedrooms 2nd floor.

Includes water & garbage. No pets, no smoking. $550 + security. Call (570) 655-4533

PLAINS TOWNSHIP

Walking Distance to the Casino!! 2 bedroom, 1 bath, living room, kitchen, off street parking. $600/month + utilities, security & references. Call Classic Properties Nikki Callahan 718-4959 Ext. 1306

PLYMOUTH

1st floor, 1 bedroom apartment. Stove, fridge, water & sewage included.

Front & Back porch. $400 + security. Call 570-262-0540

WILKES-BARRE

Mayflower Crossing Apartments 570.822.3968 - Light & bright open floor plans - All major appliances included - Pets welcome* - Close to everything - 24 hour emergency maintenance - Short term leases available

www.mayflower crossing.com Certain Restrictions Apply*

3 rooms, wall to wall carpeting, appliances, coin-op laundry, off street parking, security. No pets. $410/month (570) 655-1606

DUPONT

Totally renovated 6 room apartment.

Partially furnished, brand new fridge/ electric range, electric washer & dryer.

Brand new custom draperies, Roman shades, carpeting / flooring & energy efficient furnace & windows. 2 bedroom + large attic loft bedroom with spacious walk-in closet, full tiled bath on 1st floor, Easy access to I-81, airport & casino, off street parking. No smoking, No pets. $750 + utilities & security.

570-762-8265

room, refrigerator and stove provided, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets, garbage included, second floor, no smokers, 450/per month, plus utilities, $450 plus first months rent/ security deposit.

570-457-3335

EXETER

1st floor, 2 bedroom, eat in kitchen, enclosed heated porch. Large refinished basement. 1 car carport. Gas heat. Central air. $700 + utilities & security. Will consider reduced rent for maintenance work.

Call 570-760-6277

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

SAINT JOHN APARTMENTS 419 N. Main St Wilkes Barre Spacious 1 bedroom.

Secured Senior Building.

Applicants must be over age 62 & be income qualified.

Rent start at $501 per month.

Includes ALL utilities.

570-970-6694 Equal Housing Opportunity

Sell your own home!

Place an ad HERE 570-829-7130

WILKES-BARRE NORTH

807 N. Washington 2 bedrooms, 2nd floor. Wall to wall carpeting. Eat in kitchen with appliances. Off street parking - 2 cars.

Coin op laundry. All utilities included. $645 / month + security. No pets.

570-814-1356

NORTH END Large 1 bedroom apartment. Includes heat, hot & cold running water, fridge, stove, coinop laundry, off street parking, back yard. $535 + security. For appointment call 570-814-3138

944

Small 1 bedroom, recently remodeled, heat & water included. $520/month.

Call 570-288-3375

WILKES-BARRE

2 bedroom, newly remodeled. Gas heat. Washer/dryer hookup. $475/mo. + security & utilities.

No pets. Call (570) 823-5984

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264 Academy St 2 bedrooms, newly renovated building.

Washer & dryer. $600/per month includes heat, hot water and parking.

646-712-1286 570-328-9896 570-855-4744

WILKES-BARRE NORTH

1 East Chestnut St. Near Cross Valley & General Hospital.

2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, wall to wall carpet, eat-in kitchen with range, shared yard, water included. Tenant pays gas heat & electric. $425 + security, No pets.

570-814-1356

Commercial Properties

COMMERCIAL BUILDING 12,000 + square

foot. Forty Fort 60 Dilley Street Rent with Option To Buy or For Sale.

Zoned commercial & Industrial. Warehouse, offices, 4 bath rooms, huge storage area.

Available June 1st.

570-881-4993

COMMERCIAL SPACE KINGSTON FOR RENT 620 Market St.

Newly Renovated Prime Space.

1,250 sq. ft., Near Kingston Corners. Great location for retail or business office.

Easy Access and parking. Call Cliff 570-760-3427

Commercial Properties

COMMERCIAL RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE IN ESTABLISHED SHOPPING CENTER 800 to 2400 sq. ft.

Starting at $750/month 973-265-4234

OFFICE/COMMERCIAL

2,500 SF First Floor $500/month + utilities.

Will divide.

First month free.

570-829-0897

WILKES-BARRE

PAD WITH DRIVE THRU

Available on busy corner. 2500 sq ft 973-879-4730

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WILKES-BARRE

TIRED OF HIGH RENTS? Are you paying too

much for your current office? Call us!

We have modern office space available in Luzerne Bank Building on Public Square.

Rents include heat, central air, utilities, trash removal, and nightly cleaning - all without a sneaky CAM charge.

Access parking at the new intermodal garage via our covered bridge. 300SF to 5000SF available.

We can remodel to suit. Brokers Protected. Call Jeff Pyros at 822-8577

950

Half Doubles

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

Lyndwood Avenue Very spacious 3 bedroom half double with neutral decor. Off street parking.

Private yard in rear. Ample Storage.

Convenient to schools. $560 / month + utilities. 1 year lease, security. No pets.

Call 570-793-6294

7 PETHICK DRIVE OFF RTE. 315 1200 & 700 SF Office Available.

Reasonable.

570-760-1513

NANTICOKE

55 Loomis St 3 bedroom, wall to wall carpet, full basement & attic, stove, fridge & water included. No pets. $630 plus security 570-814-1356

3 bedroom with washer/dryer hook up. Front & back porch. Fenced in back yard.

No Pets. $550/month + security & utilities.

(570) 822-7657

PITTSTON 1/2 DOUBLE

315 PLAZA 1750 & 3200 SF Retail / Office Space Available 570-829-1206

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Half Doubles

WILKES-BARRE

178 Charles St Available Now! 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, Townhouse style. No Section 8. $550/month + utilities. References & security required.

Call 570-301-2785

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BACK MOUNTAIN

2 bedroom, 2 bath home in beautiful rural setting next to Friedman Farms. $1,100 monthly. Call 570-822-2992

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

3 bedroom single family. 1 1/2 baths.

Driveway, yard, nice area. $800 + utilities Call 570-332-5723

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KINGSTON

46 Zerby Ave Sunday 1pm-3pm Lease with option to buy, completely remodeled, mint, turn key condition, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large closets, with hardwoods, carpet & tile floors, new kitchen and baths, gas heat, shed, large yard. $134,000, seller will pay closing costs, $5000 down and monthly payments are $995/month.

WALSH REAL ESTATE 570-654-1490

LARKSVILLE

3 bedroom, 1 bath half double, Freshly cleaned & painted.

Tenant pays all utilities including sewer. $550 plus security.

Call (570) 332-5723

HALF DOUBLE

PLAINS TWP

950

WILKES-BARRE

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554

WILKES-BARRE 1ST FLOOR 260 CAREY AVE.

944

WILKES-BARRE

Wilkes-Barre Apartments Available

WILKES-BARRE

Call TODAY For AVAILABILITY!!

DURYEA 1 bedroom, 1 bath

SUNDAY 1:00PM-3:00PM Completely remodeled home with everything new.

New kitchen, baths, bedrooms, tile floors, hardwoods, granite countertops, all new stainless steel appliances, refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, free standing shower, tub for two, huge deck, large yard, excellent neighborhood $154,900 (835.00 / 30years/ 5%) 570-654-1490

floor, 2 bedrooms, elevator, carpeted, Security system. Garage.

Extra storage & cable TV included.

Laundry facilities.

Heat & hot water furnished. Fine neighborhood.

Convenient to bus & stores. No pets. References.

Security. Lease.

No smokers please. $840.

570-287-0900

KINGSTON

AVOCA

Pettebone St.

Hanover St. Bi Level, single family, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, single car attached garage, kitchen, dining room, office/study, family room, living room, bonus room, utility room, electric heat, finished basement, lot size approximately 90 X 150, deck. newly renovated kitchen, living room, and bathrooms. $154,900 Call (570) 735-9199 after 5:30 p.m. for private showing

REDUCED

941

Beautiful remodeled home in nice neighborhood. 4 bed, 3 bath, new carpeting new kitchen, stainless appliances.

A must see.

Leave Message 570-881-8493

Apartments/ Unfurnished

KINGSTON

FORTY FORT 65 West

PRICE REDUCED $169,500

941

2 bedrooms, sunroom, new bath, washer/dryer hookup. No pets. $580 + utilities & security, sewer & garbage included.

Call (570) 655-5156

554

Production/ Operations

LUZERNE

2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, living room, eat-in kitchen, wall to wall, washer & dryer. $485 heat included. Security & references required Call 570-288-8012

NANTICOKE Desirable

Lexington Village Nanticoke, PA Many ranch style homes. 2 bedrooms 2 Free Months With A 2 Year Lease $795 + electric

SQUARE FOOT RE MANAGEMENT 866-873-0478

SWEET VALLEY

Available May 1st 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in quiet,country setting. Large eat in kitchen, full basement. No pets. $800/month + security & utilities. Call (570) 477-3346 or (570) 762-2774

554

Production/ Operations

CNC TECHNICIAN Sapa Extruder, Inc. an aluminum manufacturing facility located in the Crestwood Industrial Park in Mountain Top, has an opening for a 2nd shift CNC Technician for its fabrication department. Qualified applicants must have experience with Fanuc controllers and aluminum machining, Mastercam and AutoCAD. The successful candidate should be able to read blueprints and understand GD&T. Experience in set-up reduction program, macro writing and Solidworks a plus but not required. Applications can be submitted or resumes can be mailed to:

Sapa Extruder, Inc. 330 Elmwood Avenue Mountain Top, PA 18707 Attn: Human Resources teresa.mandzak@sapagroup.com E.O.E. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

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If you bid on any of the properties listed below at the Judicial Tax Sale held on August 26, 2009, please call our law office immediately at (570) 829-3606.

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30-32 Timpson St., Ashley 2.

Coxton Rd., Duryea 3.

17 Gail Drive, Foster Twp. 4.

404-406 E. Elm St., Hazleton 5.

608 Seybert St., Hazleton 6.

687 Seybert St., Hazleton 7.

149 Muir Ave. Hazleton 8.

151 S. Wyoming St., Hazleton 9.

130 W. Ridge St., Nanticoke 10.

107 S. Main St., Pittston 11.

154 Center St., Pittston 12.

1230 E. Fifth St., Salem Twp 13.

5 Washington Ave., West Hazleton Boro 14.

503 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston Boro 15.

21 Meyers Ct., Wilkes-Barre 16.

230 Nuangola Rd., Wright Twp

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WEST PITTSTON SINGLE FAMILY HOME 622 Foundry Street,

Available immediately, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, refrigerator and stove provided, washer/dryer hookup, pets ok, Fenced in yard.

Great neighborhood. $725.00/per month, plus utilities, $$725.00/security deposit. Call (570) 239-4102

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WILKES-BARRE MONARCH RENTALS STUDENT HOUSING 3 bedrooms,

all appliances provided.

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WILKES-BARRE Parsons

143 Stucker Ave. 3 Bedroom 1-1/2 Bath. 1,900 square foot Modern Home in Great Neighborhood.

Includes all Appliances.

Large fenced in yard with deck & shed. Off Street Parking. No smokers / pets. $875 / month + utilities. Security, Credit Check & References Required.

570-332-6003

965

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1135

Hauling & Trucking

A.S.A.P Hauling Estate Cleanouts, Attics, Cellars, Garages, Fire & Flood Damage.

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1165

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JOHN’S LAWN SERVICE

1204

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Charming 2 story w/natural woodwork, 5BR, 2 bath, enclosed porch, finished walk-up attic, 1 car garage. 10-1614 GERI 696-0888 Rt.11 Wyoming Ave - R on 3rd Ave - Property on L.

Well cared for & nicely kept. A place to call home! Complete w/2 car oversized garage, C/A, 1st fl laundry, eat-in kitchen. Convenient to shopping, West Pittston pool & ball fields. 11-583 JUDY 714-9230 Rt 11N (Wyoming Ave) bear L on Tunkannock Avenue near CVS. House on R.

Exquisite 3stry home in prestigious area. 3BR & 2 3/4 bath w/3rd flr 1BR apt. 2 car detached garage, deep lot. Beautiful foyer & wood thru-out. Lowered to flood zone "B". $300/year. 11-896 ANDY 714-9225 North on Wyoming Avenue, R on Montgomery, home on L near the end of the street.

Brand new 2300SF 2story w/4BRs, 2.5 baths, DR w/ HW, lg FR w/FP, tile in kitchen, bath & laundry. Corian in kitchen. Level lot. 10-4664 JIM 715-9323 Main St., Avoca to turn onto McAlpine, straight across Foote Ave. to L into Blueberry to 1st L onto Cranberry.

3BR, 2 3/4 baths, 4yr old Bi-Level. Large fenced yard.

Open 1st floor w/Master Suite with C/A. Finished LL rec room, office & bath w/coal burner, 2 car garage on corner lot. 11-11 ANDY 714-9225 Take N. Main St through Pittston, R on Parsonage, bear L on Foote Ave, L on Grove St, home in front of you at corner of Grove & Meyers St.

Why rent when you can own this 2-3BR, 1 bath Ranch?

New roof, nicely maintained. Convenient location. All appliances included. 11-770 LAURA 696-0842 81N to Dupont exit - Follow 315 down to L onto Main - L on McCalpine - L on Gedding - House on R.

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP. No upgrades needed. Includes HW, tile baths, granite & stainless in kitchen.

All units have open floor plans. VIRTUAL TOUR! 10-4765 MARCIE 714-9267 OR MARIE 881-0103 Rte. 315 to Oak St. Oak St. to Pittston by-pass. L on bypass to end. L on Main. Insignia Courtyards is on the R.

Great location! Many upgrades to this 4 BR, 3 bath Tudor. New roof, hw floors, Corian, tile. Move right in! 10-4093 SHIRLEY 714-9281 Rt 315N from W-B, L at Oblates of St Joseph (Pittston Ave), L on Old Mill, house on L.

Unique 2stry w/exceptional mother-in-law apt. 4-5BRs, HW & 9ft ceilings 1st flr. 2FRs w/2 gas FPs, 4zone heat/A/C, plenty of granite & tile. 2 car gar in desireable Blueberry Hills Estates. 10-4120 DEB R. 714-5802 North on Main St, R on Phoenix, L on Blueberry Drive, L on Huckleberry Drive, property on L.

Great starter home in convenient location. Many updates including electric, newer roof & windows. Nice size backyard. A must see! 11-707 CHRISTINA 714-9235 Take Rt315 which turns into Chestnut St, Dupont, house on R, just past traffic light.

Beautiful new Townhome w/ 1st flr Master, HW flrs in FR & DR, kitchen, heated sunroom & deck off the MBR. A must see!

PEG 714-9247 10-2359

Move into luxury! Bright open floor plan w/2story foyer, great room & stone FP. Balcony loft!

Energy efficient & more!

TOM 715-9329 11-705

3BR move-in condition Ranch. Sunken LR w/ HW floor, DR w/hardwood, eat-in oak kitchen w/Corian countertops, 2 baths, 2 car garage.

MATT 714-9229 11-969

Appreciate the comforts in this 3BR split level home. Great location! Only minutes from I-81.

DIANE 696-0889 10-3728

Beautiful open staircase w/original woodwork greets you in this formal foyer. Features LR, DR, Kit, 4BR, 1 bath & private drive.

KATHLEEN 696-0870 10-3837

Lovely spacious home w/2BRs, 2 baths. Why rent when you can buy?

SHARON 970-1106 11-976

3-4BR 2 story home w/large LR/DR, eat-in oak kitchen, 2 full baths, 1st floor FR, finished lower level, 2 car garage & fenced yard.

MATT 714-9229 11-988

Well maintained Cape Cod featuring large rooms, oak kitchen, HW floors, FP & covered deck.

VIRTUAL TOUR! MARION 585-0602 10-5680

Beautiful new 2story w/all the extras in a wonderful community! Large lot & many great features.

Come & see!

LISA 715-9335 10-2209

Supreme living! Set a new standard of living in this wonderful brick/vinyl sided 2sty nestled in a great neighborhood! Large sunken LR w/gas FP, tastefully decorated mod kitchen, 3BRs & much more!

ROSEMARIE 714-9231 10-3101

Move right into this 3BR, 1 3/4bath split level w/open floor plan, HW flrs, wood burning stove, garage located on a quiet street. Add’l lot included in sale.

DEB R. 714-5802 10-2246

Spacious 4BR home w/formal DR, HW flrs, huge LR w/fireplace, 2nd floor laundry.

NANCY PALUMBO 714-9240 10-1343

Pretty affordable starter home w/ private drive on deep lot. LR, DR, FR & 2st floor laundry.

DEANNA 696-0894 11-308

Move-in condition 3BR Cape w/large eat-in kitchen w/all appls, LR/DR with W/W carpet, 2 car plus garage, large lot & more.

MATT 714-9229 11-272

2BR home w/large LR, FR w/laminate floor, eatin kitchen, semi-modern bath, large lot.

MATT 714-9229 11-561 278290

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