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Jeanna Mihalka with her Husband Mark and Children Max (3) & Madelyn (1)
Joyce Howard of Carrollton,VA. with her Daughter Kathy Wisneski and Grandaughter Summer Wisneski of Pittston
Rhonda Pizano with her Children Rocco, Bianca and Talia
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Julie Kiesinger
Kellie Copp
Ashlee Zezza
with her son Anthony Lydon (3)
with her Daughters Sydney and Kaylee Copp
with her Daughter Mallorie (1½)
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with her Sons Joshua and Tyler
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with Daughters Bailey (11) and Ashlyn (5)
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Jennifer Vosburg
with her Daughter Hannah Cooley
with her Daughter Grace Marie
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THINKING GREEN
Mother’s Day for Mother Earth By TERRI BENNETT McClatchy Newspapers
The big day is here — do you have your Mother’s Day gift? Today, I’m sharing some unique ways to Do Your Part and show the mothers in your life how much you care. And as a bonus, you’ll be taking care of Mother Earth at the same time! Flowers are usually a staple of Mother’s Day. Before you spend big bucks on a beautiful bouquet that will end up in the trash, consider something a bit different. One of my all-time favorite Mother’s Day gifts are the peonies now planted in my garden. They bloom right around Mother’s Day and remind me of the day my two children gave them to me. They are beautiful, bloom each year, and smell amazing. You can go with a similar idea or find a local nursery and give a beautiful potted plant that will last through the year. Many supermarkets also sell potted plants from local nurseries. Another smart idea is to give the gift of a service. This is something that definitely won’t end up in the back of a dresser drawer. Consider items to make it easier on mom such as a gift certificate for a house cleaning service, a day at a beauty salon, or even a cooking class for two. Waste-free ideas show moms you care without giving something with a whole lot of packaging or that will eventually wind up in the trash or a landfill. If jewelry is a must for your Mother’s Day plans, your ecofriendly options are endless. You can find earrings made of colorful and recycled glass, necklaces intricately crafted from recycled silver, or my personal favorite — items from Beads For Life. These are beautiful pieces of jewelry that you would never guess are actually handcrafted from recycled magazine paper by women in Uganda. This incredible craft helps them support their families and rebuild their lives. You can visit DoYourPart.com/Columns for more recycled jewelry suggestions. As for the Mother’s Day cards, give a card that shows you care about the environment too.
Mom-cation can benefit entire family By DEBRA-LYNN B. HOOK McClatchy-Tribune News Service
If jewelry is a must for Mother's Day, your eco-friendly options are endless. For example you can find necklaces like this made of colorful and recycled glass.
Consider a gift certificate for a day at a beauty salon.
You could select one made with recycled paper or give a card that truly gives back. The Arbor Day Foundation offers electronic "Give a Tree" cards. For a small donation, an e-card will be sent to the Mom in your life and a tree will be planted in her name. You can also make a donation to The Blue Planet Network. An e-card will be sent along with details on how that donation will help people around the world get access to clean drinking water. You can easily let your imagination run wild this Mother’s Day as you come up with a thoughtful and meaningful gift. Just don’t forget to keep Mother Earth in mind as you do! It’s an important way to Do Your Part while showing how much you care this year.
Before you spend big bucks on a bouquet that will end up in the trash, consider something like peonies, which are some of the most beautiful of all flowering shrubs.
For nine years, I have taken a pre-Mother’s Day mom-cation away from home and everybody in it. The first year was 2004. My children were 6, 10 and 14. I left for six days, but not before compiling seven pages of color-coded daily schedules for my husband, with several postscripts: "Remember Benjie needs his blankie at night. Emily should have a snack before piano. Chris is not allowed to ride with Joe to school because he’s a speed demon." Nine seasons later, I still build My husband, a flexible career aware that his around the same vacation career is what destination, to dragged me my sister’s into Yankee home in New territory to Orleans where begin with, she keeps a spacious room in also knows if the attic on re- his Southern serve for way- wife doesn’t ward siblings. occasionally But everything else has dance to the Neville Brothchanged. My children ers in 90have grown to degree humid15, 19, and 23 ity while and out of the house. Six vaca- wearing Mardi tion days have Gras beads, evolved to 12 to there could be embrace both trouble. weekends of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. And the ream of rules I used to give my husband has shrunk to one tiny request: "Please don’t forget me while I’m gone." My vacation away from them, you see, has become theirs, too, away from me. This was never the purpose of the mom-cation, mind you. I give my husband credit early on for supporting the original theory, that mothers never really get away unless they GET AWAY, that this mom in particular, with no extended family resSee FAMILY, Page 25
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Jay Belza
Marina Clarke
with her Children Nina and Mario
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Grandparents Maryclaire and Ronald Voveris with their Five Grandchildren Sitting: Maryclaire, Ronald 2nd Row: Graeden, Greta 1st Row on bottom: Kyle, Ryan & Carly
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Ellie Perrins with her Daughter Nicole Margalis and Grandchildren Rayelle and Michael
Jessica Barnak with her Daughters Alyssa and Noelle
Holly Wilk Homschek with her Children David III and Julia Ann
Shannon Meier with her Children Teagan and Liam
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and her Son Jack (8 months old)
Janelle Olisewski with her Children Conner Avery (7) & Isabella Avery (5)
Renee Shotwell with her Son L.J.
Tracy Latona with her Son Ross Anthony Latona
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with her Daughter Ciera Barlow (7)
Laine Martin Danville
Tammy Wilk Silinskie
with Sons Bryan (5) and Brody (3½)
with her Son Luke
Teri Giamusso Flynn
Jennifer Tetlak with her Children Christian (8), Frankie (7), Johno (2) & Gracie (3 mos.)
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Dr. Jill Fasciana McCoy
with Sons Jacob (5) and Ethan (3)
with Sons Aiden and Evan and Daughter Kira
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Rebecca Hapersberger
Jamie & Sofia Colarusso, Debbie (Mom), Katie & Jenny
with Daughter Hannah Hapersberger
Kelly Dudek
Kathryn Lokuta
and her Daughter Karleigh (1 ½)
and Lucas Lokuta
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with Daughters Kaitlyn and Kira Kundla
with Children Lela and J.P.
Jennifer Judge
Deanne Stella
and Maeve Judge
with her Children Julia, Dominic & Marco
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Tracy Bogdon
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with her Daughters Abigail Ruth and Julia Lynn
with her Sons Michael and Brayden
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Leslie Widdick
Joy Tetlak-Adelstein
Kimberly Walsh
with Daughter Mia Adelstein
and Baya Walsh
Carlene Siracuse Whitling with her Son Drew (2 weeks)
Katie Noone with her Son Ryan (2)
Krista Tomazic with her Daughter Natalie Tomazic (7 mos.)
with Children Beau (4), Milania (10 mos.) Widdick
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M O T H E R ’ S D AY
Why settle for brunch? This Mother's Day, treat her to rote grutze, a richly colored, intensely flavored berry pudding.
Mrs. Lois Miller with her Son Robert Louis
Mom hunts down beloved family recipe By NARA SCHOENBERG
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Prep: 15 minutes Chill: 1 hour Cook: 10 minutes Makes: 8 servings Adapted from "The German Cookbook," by Mimi Sheraton. If you can’t find fresh currants, use 1 quart raspberries and add black currant juice to taste (about ¼ cup); you may want more lemon juice as well to bring up the tartness. 1 quart ripe raspberries and currants (half and half) Strip of lemon peel 1 1/2 cups water Sugar to taste (about 1/2 cup) 1/2 cup cornstarch Juice of 1 to 2 lemons Whipped cream
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1. Cook fruit and lemon peel in a saucepan with 1 cup water until juice is released, about 10 minutes. Remove lemon peel; push the fruit through a mesh strainer. Measure out 1 quart of fruit juice and pulp, adding water if you don’t have enough. 2. Dissolve cornstarch in 1/2 cup water in a separate bowl. Return juice to saucepan; add sugar to taste. Simmer until sugar dissolves completely. Stir in dissolved cornstarch mixture. Heat to a boil slowly, stirring until mixture is thick; simmer, 3-5 minutes. 3. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice to taste. Pour into glass serving bowl or dessert glasses; chill until set, about 1 hour. Serve with whipped cream.
rote grutze question, but what Gail had managed to wrangle from Oma was characteristically Sphinx-like: "Bring fruit and a bit of water to a boil; strain; add sugar to taste; thicken with gelatin, tapioca or cornstarch." My mother, a keen observer and one of those uncanny people who can taste a dish and recreate it without a recipe, had a See RECIPE, Page 18
Chrissy Polak Symons with Sons Canio, Rocco and Luca
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t’s not that I don’t appreciate the vigorous Mother’s Day wake-up call, the burned toast, the tipsy vase, the sticky glass of grapefruit juice. It’s just that sometimes a mom needs something more. In my case, the cravings hit about six months ago, when I couldn’t get enough of tart berries, minimally processed. I added unsweetened cherry juice to my grapefruit juice, frozen raspberries to my smoothies, but nothing quite hit the spot, until, finally, my desire came firmly into focus. I wanted rote grutze, the richly colored, intensely flavored berry pudding my German-born grandmother used to make with her own raspberries and currants. A few things stood in my way: My grandmother, for one. My Oma, who died in 1999 at age 99, was a marvelously confiding person. She’d sit with you in the solid stone cottage in Great Neck, N.Y., that was her home for more than 50 years and weave wondrous tales of youthful rebellion and lost love in Germany, stories that transformed you, a mere fledgling six decades her junior, into a true friend and co-conspirator. But when it came to her recipes, Oma clammed up like a suspect under bright lights. Ask her how to make one of her stunningly lovely pastries — any of her stunningly lovely pastries — and her answer was always, "Well, you need some sugar, some butter, flour and eggs." I consulted with my aunt Gail in Montreal, keeper of the family recipes, on the
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Lisa (Dolan) Lawler with sons Andrew (8), Jack (6), Daughter Audrey (5) and Baby due in May
few key details to add: The berries, she said, were mushed and strained through cheesecloth. Cornstarch played a role. "There may be a little zest in it," Mom reflected."There’s lemon, is my guess." Ah, the secret ingredient. There are those who suspect that Oma routinely omitted a minor step or ingredient when asked for a recipe. My third source, the rote grutze recipe in "The German Cookbook" by Mimi Sheraton, dovetailed with the other two, but some questions remained. Sheraton’s recipe offered a puree option, which I bypassed on my mother’s advice. And what about the currants? With no fresh currants to be had at my grocery store, could I substitute black currant juice? Adding to my quandary: Black currant juice tastes foul, sour and stale simultaneously.
I settled for upping the raspberries — the dominant flavor in my memories — and using a small amount of currant juice. Tasting as I went, I swooned over the cooked raspberries and took my mother’s advice, forcing as much fruit as possible through a mesh strainer. Some seeds got through, but Gail says that "straining" shouldn’t be interpreted too strictly. The final result wasn’t quite perfect; Gail says Oma’s notations indicate that 26 ounces fruit go into 2 cups juice, and I’d go with that higher ratio next time for a
slightly more vibrant berry flavor. I’d also reduce the cornstarch by a smidge for a little more give in the pudding texture. Still, chilling solidified and intensified the flavors, sending the sugar into retreat and allowing the berries to emerge, beautifully balanced by the tartness of citrus and currants. Maybe not perfect, but close enough. For a few dizzying seconds, and then a second more, I was back in my grandmother’s home. Time and space evaporated and raspberries reigned supreme.
Danielle Berry with Daughter Danica Elizabeth Berry (Age 4)
Happy Mother’s Day to all our Mom’s Jay Belza
with her Children Nina and Mario
Allthough w Although we’re not theirr mother mother,r, We for them each day. We care fo We them, We cuddle, sing and readd to them m, And And watch them as they play. They Thhey come to us for comfort, mfort, And kiss away their tears. And we kis They proudly show theirr work too us, Thhey proud We We give the th loudest cheers! ers! We come, ime willl come e, We know ssomeday the time When will have to part, When we w art, But know each child we’ve ccared ared ffor or Buut we kno Iss fforever orever iin our heart. Love, Miss Cookie, Miss Marie, Miss Kelly Miss M ss Ke ellyy arie, Mis Miss Jen, n, Miss Aine, Miss Marisa
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Ronda (Rinaldi) and Doug White Pequannock, NJ
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Marina DeMinico Pugliese
with her Son Matthew Olmstead
Janice Marie McDermott of Avoca
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with her Daughter Julianna
Mrs. Cheryl Scartelli of Tafton
with her Twins Avery and Kyle
Lyn Bartorillo Hughestown
with Sons Gianni (3), Luca Santino (2 mos.) & Nico (1)
Cyndi Lyn Valeski
with her Sons Zachary (8) & Chase (3)
Colleen Morris
with her Daughter Danielle
Cheryl Alu with her Daughter Sophia Lynn Alu (7 weeks old)
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Courtney Scialpi
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Anne D.Tierney
Mrs. Kevin Hastie with her Children Martin and Kate
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with her Children Giuliana (4) and Paulie (19 mos.)
Maria Centrella-Wozniak
Kim Insalaco
with her Son Wiliam
with her Sons Carmen & Dante
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Babci Sally Tomaszewski, Dupont Allison Zielinski with Brayden Yonki
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Lisa Bocci Ide with her Son Louis Joseph
Denise (Piorkowski) Decker with Shawn, Holly, Cassie, Matthew and Husband Bill
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Stacy Brogan Cassady
with her beloved Grandchildren: kneeling twins Noah & Nathan McKane, standing left to right Nick & David Kaminski, Joseph, Fredrica, Justin & Clarice Coyne and James McKane
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Jessica Jones
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with Children Callie (6) and Michael Vincent (2)
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Ryan,Virginia (Maurer) Hargrove, Rachel Marable and Russell
with Children Sofia (4) and Mikey (2 ½)
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with her Daughter Nancy Jeffrey, Mother of Grace Jeffrey
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with her Children Connor, Adam and Kacey
First Row: Great Granddaughter Chloe Andricks, Lillian Bonczek, Great Granddaughter Lily Andricks Second Row: Great Granddaughter Kierstyn Satkowski, Great Grandson Justin Thomas, Granddaughter Barbara Andricks, Grandson Jason Satkowski, Granddaughter Denise McGee, Daughter Barbara Bonczek, Great Granddaughter Brenna Satkowski, Grandson Joseph Satkowski and Great Grandson Ian Satkowski
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Kathy Jasnoski with her Daughter Mia Nardone
Alana DeMinico Yonushka with her Son Nando
Debra DeMinico with her Daughters Marina and Alana
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pite nearby, needed a clearly defined break from her sweet, but dependent, charges. Just as importantly: We live in the North. I am from the South. My husband, aware that his career is what dragged me into Yankee territory to begin with, also knows if his Southern wife doesn’t occasionally dance to the Neville Brothers in 90-degree humidity while wearing Mardi Gras beads, there could be trouble. What he didn’t know was how much he’d come to like it. "It’s easier to focus on my work when you’re gone," my husband admits. "And I get to be master of the house without having to compromise." Nine years of solo vacations later, I have a new perspective. I listen to my younger mother friends wax guilty when they leave their family for even a day or two. And I have to tell them what I’ve come to believe — that not only is Mom a better person when she gets to dance with-
out a baby on her hip — but children, especially girl children, benefit from seeing their female role model take care of herself. And Dad gets to see what he’s capable of — including having not one, but two poker parties. I know this to be true. I called several nights during my most recent trip to check in with my youngest child. Two of those nights, I heard raucous, male laughter in the background. "I saw whiskey," my19-year-old daughter said. Nine years after my first solo vacation, I have to say, I am beginning to outgrow the need for lengthy separations. I no longer yearn for an extended vacation from children who are hardly home to begin with. Don’t tell my Aunt Charlotte in Greenville, S.C., but I’ve come to miss the quiet little town north of the MasonDixon that is now my home. Meanwhile, my vacations seem only to be growing on my husband. "Stay as long as you’d like," he tells me. I know he means well. But at this point, what I like hearing more is what he says next: "Just as long as you come back."
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with Patrick, Nicholas and Madeline
Molly DeSarro with Olivia and Benjamin
Amanda Miller with her Son Christopher Miller
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Donna Bittmann
Mary Elizabeth Gregor
Jennifer Zawierucha
Krystle Kowalczyk
Melissa M. Hewitt
Nancy Fornett DeMark
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with her Sons Max and Declan Gregor
with her Children Morgan (13), Connor (6) and Collin (3)
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Christy Savakinas
Theresa Guzik with her Daughter Elizabeth
Christine Renfer with her Children Jonathan, Joyce, Stephen, Christian, Brandon and Samantha
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Kim Donahue
with her Children Justin, Chelsea and Joshua
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with her Children Bobby (5) and Emmy (2)
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Dana Latona with her Daughter Chloe Christine Latona
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Beatrice Karcutskie with her husband Charles and their Grandchildren Gianna Karcutskie, Kayla Karcutskie, Luke Karcutskie, Carmella Karcutskie, Donald Jones, Jr., Alyssa Liples, Olivia Karcutskie, Annie Karcutskie, Mark Karcutskie, Jr., Stephanie Karcutskie Willis, Mia Karcutskie, Charles Karcutskie, IV, Kirby Kunkle and Lea Kunkle. Missing from the photo was Tyler Karcutskie.
Marie Quinn with her Children Ali and Austin
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Mrs. Sarah Milewski with her Daughter Maura Elizabeth Milewski
Michele Walsh with her Sons Aiden and Evan
Lisa (Finnerty) Smith with her Children Ryli Marie, Aubry Marie & Ty Robert
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Kim Colleran with her Daughter Abbylynn and Mya
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Campbell Benjamin and Christian Joseph Schumann Sons of Peggy Agolino Schumann Melrose, MA
Mary Lynn (Kutzer) Murray (formerly of W. Pittston)
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Marla Kaluzavich and Ryan Michael
Nicole MacLeod with Sons Tyler and Blaine
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Cindy Romanski
with her Children Allison, Bobby & Kellie
Melissa Marks Yuschovitz with her Daughter Hannah
Martha Argo DelBeato Philadelphia
with her Children Anthony, Juliana & Marissa
Barbara Pirrella-Sico
with Husband Robert and Daughter Giavanna
Karen Oncay
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with Children Allison, Bobby and Kellie and Granddaughters Kaylee and Sydney
Jennifer Stoudt
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Mrs. Christine Webb with her Sons Michael & Christian Webb
Jennifer Pesotine-Tigue with her Twin Sons Joshua & Joel
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Christine Wilson
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with Daughter Kelly & Son Bobby; Jennifer Wilson and Daughter Brooke; Jennifer Pesotine Tigue & Twin Sons Joshua & Joel
Kelly Wilson-Davidson with her Son Bobby
Jennifer Wilson
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Lisa Stempien with her Daughter Saige
Samantha Distasio with her Daughter Olivia Grace (8 mos.)
Louise Stasik
with her Son CJ
Kim Havard
with her Children Landon (7 mos.) and Tenley (3)
Jen Sanguedolce and her Son Lenny (2)
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Michelle Campbell and Joshua L. Long were united in marriage on November 11, 2011 at the Chapel at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bride is the daughter of Hugh and Sherrill Campbell, of Hughestown. The groom is the son of Robert and Janine Long, of Palmyra, NJ. Mrs. Long is a 1996 graduate of Pittston Area High School and a 1998 graduate of Luzerne County Community College. She is the manager of the Office Max store in Willow Grove. Mr. Long is a1991graduate of Holy Cross School in Delran, NJ and a 1995 graduate of Rutgers University. He is a senior production manager for Cline, Davis and Mann Advertising in Princeton, NJ. The ceremony was attended by family and friends from across the country, including such notables as Texas cattle baroness Anita Albert, photographer emeritus David “Buddha” Chang, athlete and the original No. 12 Joe Anzalone, music impresario David Negron as well as adventurer Kevin Zygler and automobile collection specialist Mark Pavkovic. A cocktail hour was held in a penthouse suite at Planet Hollywood followed by a custom reception at Has House A Go Go on the Las Vegas strip. The couple honeymooned in Macau and resides in Bensalem.
Melissa Ann Oliveri and Anthony Michael Macario were united in marriage on October 15, 2011 at Belhurst Castle in Geneva, NY. The ceremony was officiated by the honorable Judge Carol Heald. The bride is the daughter of Joseph and Carmelina Oliveri, Pittston. She is the granddaughter of Angelo and Lena Parente, Pittston and the late Stanley and Isabelle Oliveri. The groom is the son of Toni Macario and Michael Macario, both of Duryea. He is the grandson of the late Angelo and Marion Pignatone and Sheila Agolino, Wyoming and the late Angelo Macario. The bride was escorted down the aisle by her father. She chose her sisters, Tina Oliveri and Amy Oliveri, as maids of honor. Bridesmaids were Maria OliveAn evening ri, sister-in-law of the bride;Ashley Palermo, Meredith Palermo, cousins of the bride; and cocktail hour Amanda Cawley, friend of the bride. Kaylee and reception May Costanzo and Isabelle Oliveri, cousins of were held at Belhurst Casthe bride, were flower girls. T he groom chose his brother, Robert Macario tle. The bride and friend, George Bidwell as best men. was honored Groomsmen were Christopher Gammon, cou- with a bridal sin of the groom; Joseph Oliveri, brother of the shower hostbride; Mark Marriott and Miguel Cielo, friends of the groom. Nicolas Cielo, godson of the ed by mothers bride, Anthony Ferentino and Paul Ferentino, of the bride and groom cousins of the bride, were ringbearers. Ceremony readings were presented by Barba- and her brira Gammon, godmother of the groom; Phyllis desmaids. Kmetz, godmother of the bride; and Tiffany Ferentino, cousin of the bride. An evening cocktail hour and reception were held at Belhurst Castle following the ceremony. The bride was honored with a bridal shower hosted by the mothers of the bride and groom and her bridesmaids at Via Appia, Taylor. The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the parents of the bride and mother of the groom at Cobblestone Restaurant, Geneva, NY. Mrs. Macario is a graduate of Pittston Area High School and The University of Scranton with a degree in Counseling and Human Services. She is currently attending Misericordia University studying for her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. She is employed by Riverstreet Manor, Wilkes-Barre. Mr. Macario is a graduate of Pittston Area High School and Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Secondary Education. He obtained his master’s degree from St. Joseph’s University in Special Education. He is employed by the Luzerne Intermediate Unit, Kingston. Following a honeymoon to Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, the couple resides in Pittston.
Mr. and Mrs. John Nemic III
Nicole DeLucia is bride Nicole DeLucia and John Nemic III were united in marriage on Sept. 10, 2011, at St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. Monsignor John Bendik performed the double-ring ceremony. A reception followed at Colarusso’s La Palazzo in Moosic. The bride is the daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth DeLucia, Harding. She is the granddaughter of the late Joseph and Philomena DeLucia and the late Michael and Regina Jurovsky, all of Pittston. The groom is the son of John and Margaret Nemic, West Wyoming. He is the grandson of the late John Nemic and Rose Walker, West Wyoming, and the late Clarence and Marguerite Hite, Pittston. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose her sister, Deanne Tomaszewski, as her matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Nadia Nemic, sister of the groom; Mary DeLucia, sister-in-law of the bride; Marissa Giorgio and Alicia Kelley, friends of the bride and groom; and Morgan Tomaszewski, niece of the bride. The flower girl was Nina Callahan, cousin of the groom. The groom selected his brother, Justin Nemic, as his best man. Groomsmen were Daniel DeLucia Jr., brother of the bride; Eric Lewis, Brian Pikas and Dave Hergan, friends of the bride and groom; and Mitchell Tomaszewski, nephew of the bride. Readings were given by Joel Tomaszewski and Krista and Sarah Walker. Gifts were presented by George Walker and Robert and Barbara Kitchen. A blessing was provided at the reception by George Walker Jr. The bride is a 2002 graduate of Wyoming Area High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Misericordia University in 2006. She is employed as a registered nurse, case manager for Geisinger Health Plan. The groom is a 1999 graduate of Wyoming Area High School and a 2006 graduate of Wilkes-Barre General Hospital School of Radiology. He is employed as a radiologic technologist for Community Health Systems. The couple honeymooned in St. Lucia. They reside in Plains Township.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Chromey
Wed 60 years Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Chromey, Duryea, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on May 17. They were married on May 17, 1952 in Holy Rosary Church, Duryea. The Reverend Peter Niebrydowski officiated. Honor attendants were Rosalie Kulas Gudz, sister of the bride; and Joseph Dzurisin, nephew of the groom. Alice Lech Laning and John Kulas were also attendants. Mr. Chromey is the son of the late Joseph and Anna Dzbor Chromey. Mrs. Chromey is the daughter of the late Gus K. and Veronica Orzell Kulas. Mr. Chromey is retired from Tobyhanna Army Depot and the Luzerne County Courthouse. He was the mayor of Duryea Borough from 1982 to 1994. Mrs. Chromey is retired from Topps Chewing Gum. The couple has been blessed with three children, daughter Rosemary, married to Richard M. Goldberg, Esq., Wilkes-Barre; son, Barry J. Chromey, Esq. married to Sheryl Fleming, Moscow; and son Kevin Chromey, Duryea. The couple has one one granddaughter, Leah Ann Goldberg, a junior at Wyoming Seminary Upper School. A family dinner will mark the occasion.
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Four generations of the Fine-Goldstein family gathered recently. From left, first row, are father Jeffrey Alan Fine, great-grandson Master Jack Matthew Fine, of Harrisburg, and great-grandmother Lillian Goldstein, of Duryea. Standing is grandmother Mrs. Saundra Goldstein Fine, of Kingston. Jack Matthew is the 13th great-grandchild of Mrs. Goldstein.
Four generations of the Friberg family gathered recently to celebrate birthdays. From left, seated, are grandmother Joanne Friberg, of Exeter, holding Hannah Chromey, maternal great-grandmother Katherine Mecadon of Pittston. Standing, mother Lauren Chromey, of Pittston, holding Hailey Chromey. Hannah and Hailey are twins.
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Precussion teams are a hit
Members of the Wyoming Area Middle School Indoor Percussion Ensemble who recently competed in the Tournament Indoor Association's Atlantic Coast Championships are, from left, kneeling, Gianni Mazza, Ashley Donovan, Laura Sachaczenski, Katie Mahle. Second row, Kayla Dovidas, Thomas Brennan, Tori Viccica, Meg Mitten, Julia Patts. Third row, Bryan Sachaczenski, Theresa Mitten, Zach Zimmerman, Shane Sonday, Scarlet Coolbaugh, Emily Coolbaugh, Aaron Herrera, Meaghan Mahle and Lauren Wishneski.
Both WA teams win 1st place in divisions Both the Wyoming Area High School Indoor Percussion Ensemble and the newly-formed Wyoming Area Middle School Percussion Ensemble recently traveled to Wildwood, N.J. to compete in the Tournament In-
door Association’s Atlantic Coast Championships. Both groups won first place in their respective divisions. The high school group won the Scholastic Novice Percussion title with a score of 97.7 and the mid-
Members of the Wyoming Area High School Indoor Percussion Ensemble who recently competed in the Tournament Indoor Association's Atlantic Coast Championships are, from left, kneeling, Emily Endres, Ryan Kizis, Rebecca Colwell, Alorah Colwell, Miranda Jones, Amy Troy. Second row, dle school group won the Scho- Carly Costello, Meaghan Mahle, Riley Thomas, Jess Martin, Ashley Klein. Third row, Tanner Homa, lastic Middle School Stationary Greg Lynch, Tom Rose, Jay Rose, Sarah Campbell, Samantha Acacio and Ray Hopkins.
Percussion title with a score of 87.0, claiming champion titles for the 2012 season. This year’s high school staff includes Brendan Carter, direc-
tor; Eric Boylan, assistant direc- dinator/ arranger; Jeremy Hunt, tor; Nick Viccica, assistant director; Eric Boylan, musical artor/ musical arranger; Nick Vic- drill design. This year’s middle school staff ranger. cica, pit tech; Shea Riley, visual tech; Greg Riley, program coor- includes Brendan Carter, direc-
Wyoming Area cheerleaders planning car wash fundraiser
Members of the Wyoming Area Catholic eighth-grade girls basketball team who recently won the O'Brien Tournament are, from left, first row, Emily Kolojejchick, Alyson Manley, Alexa Blandina, and Abigail Bradigan. Standing, Abigail Burge, Meghan Corridoni, Coach Mike Prociak, Rebecca Prociak, Coach Frank Trainor, Sara Flannelly, Giana Tondora and Alexia Mazzarella.
WAC team wins O’Brien prize The Wyoming Area Catholic eighth-grade girls basketball team captured the O’Brien Tournament championship by beating St. Clare/St. Paul, 50-45. Sara Flannelly led Wyoming Area Catholic with 12 points while Rebecca Prociak scored 10
points and Alyson Manley added eight points for the victors. Rebecca Prociak averaged 13 points for the tournament and was named tournament MVP. Meghan Corridoni sealed the victory for Wyoming Area Ca-
tholic by making two clutch free throws with five seconds remaining in the game. The O’Brien Tournament is held at St. Clare/St. Paul School in memory of Monsignor John J. O’Brien.
The Wyoming Area cheerleaders will hold their annual car wash from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 19. It will be at Dileo’s Service Station, Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased from any cheerleader prior to the car wash or the day of the car wash.
Members of the 2012-13 Wyoming Area cheerleading squad coached by Josette Cefalo and Krista Baines are, from left, sitting, Danielle Bulger, Dominique Denisco. Second row, Captains Rachel Leandri, Ann Malsky, Alex Dougherty, Brittany Lemardy. Third row, Emily Connors, Karyssa Gregorio,
Jaclyn DeNardi, Erin Maloney, Mari Taggart, Nickarena Gilpin, Juliana DeNardi. Fourth row, Abby Gibbs, Jennie Skursky, Hannah Begley, Kayla Radle, Maria Pelliccia, Allie Sitkowski, Brittney Eramo. Absent at the time of the photo were Kiersten Gregorio, Alexa Malloy andLauren Maloney.
SCHOOL MENUS PITTSTON AREA
HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL Menu for week of May 13 Monday: Sweet and sour chicken bites, stir fry vegetables, rice, bread slice, fruit, low fat milk Tuesday: Macaroni and cheese, bread slice, stewed tomatoes, fruit, low fat milk Wednesday: Buffalo chicken Panini, green beans, fruit, low fat milk Thursday: Roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, fruit, low fat milk Friday: Hot ham and cheese hoagie, peas, fruit, low fat milk High school breakfast: grab & go at cafeteria store has hot breakfast sandwiches, breakfast pizza, cereal with toast, breakfast bars, fresh fruit, juice & low fat milk. Middle school breakfast: Monday: Egg and cheese on bagel or French toast sticks with syrup Tuesday: Sausage and cheese
on English muffin or scrambled eggs with toast Wednesday: Pancakes with syrup or egg, bacon and cheese on bagel Thursday: Breakfast pizza or egg and cheese on bagel Friday: Waffles with syrup or ham and cheese on bagel Available daily: plain and specialty pizza, whole grain chicken patty, buffalo chicken hoagie, salads, assorted hoagies and wraps INTERMEDIATE, PRIMARY, KINDERGARTEN Menu for week of May 13 Monday: Turkey and cheese melt or hot roast beef hoagie, baked French fries, Apple Betty, low fat milk Tuesday: Chicken and noodles, bread slice or pork and cheese hoagie, sweet potatoes, mixed fruit, low fat milk Wednesday: Salisbury steak with gravy or chicken parmesan, buttered noodles, peas, peaches, low fat milk Thursday: Hot dog on bun or open-faced turkey sandwich,
mashed potatoes, pears, low fat milk Friday: Chicken dunkers with sauce or fish patty on bun, carrots, mandarin oranges, low fat milk Alternates: Ham and cheese wrap, crispy chicken salad, tuna hoagie, chicken fries with bread Breakfast: Monday: Hot pockets Tuesday: Pancake sausage wrap Wednesday: Sausage, egg and cheese on bagel Thursday: Scrambled eggs with toast Friday: Waffles with syrup Available daily: breakfast pizza, assorted cereals with buttered toast, juice and low fat milk
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SECONDARY CENTER Menu for week of May 13 Monday: A. Penne pasta with meatballs or butter-cheese, bread. B. Veal parm, side pasta. C. Chicken fajita w/lettuce, tomato, salsa, sour cream. D. Rib-
a-que, cheeseburger or chicken patty on bun. Sides: Tossed salad/dressing, C&D potato wedges, pineapple. Tuesday: A. Tyson Hot’n spicy chicken sandwich on bun. B. White French bread pizza C. Philly double cheese steak hoagie D. Rib-a-que, cheeseburger or chicken patty on bun. Sides: Green beans, buttered noodles, peaches. Wednesday: A. Asian sesame chicken, rice. B. Ham and cheese with lettuce on a honey wrap. C. Taco w/meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, rice D. Rib-a-que, cheeseburger or chicken patty on bun. Sides: Fresh vegetables with ranch dip, seasoned rice, applesauce. Thursday: A. Baked chicken fryz, bread. B. Mash potato bowl w/ chicken, corn, gravy, cheese. C. Meatball hoagie with mozzarella cheese D. Rib-a-que, cheeseburger or chicken patty on bun. Sides: Mashed potatoesith gravy, corn, Jell-o. Friday: A. Cheese or peppero-
ni Pizza B. Italian hoagie, lettuce C. Grilled cheese sandwich, taco soup D. Rib-a-que, cheeseburger or chicken patty on bun. Sides: Tossed salad with dressing, baked colossal fried, diced pears. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Monday Penne pasta with meatballs or pasta w/butter string cheese bread, tossed salad/dressing, Minute Maid Juice Bar. Alternate – Cheese sandwich, or PBJ or 4 oz. yogurt and animal crackers all with choice of string cheese or sunflower seeds. Breakfast – Warm honey bun, cereal, juice milk Tuesday Ham slice w/pineapple, bread, buttered noodles, green beans, sliced peaches. Alternate – Cheese sandwich, or PBJ or 4 oz. yogurt and animal crackers all with choice of string cheese or sunflower seeds. Breakfast - Scrambled eggs w/ bacon, whole wheat toast, juice, milk Wednesday
Taco with beef, cheese, lettuce and tomato, or cheeseburger on bun, pickles, seasoned rice, cinnamon applesauce. Alternate – Cheese sandwich, or PBJ or 4 oz. yogurt and animal crackers all with choice of string cheese or sunflower seeds. Breakfast – Warm cheese pizza, cereal, juice, milk Thursday Chicken fryz with dipping sauce, bread, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, Jell-o Alternate – Cheese sandwich, or PBJ or 4 oz. yogurt and animal crackers all with choice of string cheese or sunflower seeds. Breakfast - Blueberry muffin, cereal, fruit juice, milk Friday Fresh cheese or pepperoni pizza, tossed salad/dressing, pears, sugar cookie. Alternate – Cheese sandwich, or PBJ or 4 oz. yogurt and animal crackers all with choice of string cheese or sunflower seeds. Breakfast - French toast with syrup, cereal, juice, milk
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Ella Mae Luvender, daughter of Teresa and Danny Luvender and big sister to Lydia Belle Luvender, Exeter, celebrated her fifth birthday on Saturday, May 5. Ella is the granddaughter of Dan and Janice Luvender, Pittston Township and Tom and Judy Lambert, Duryea.
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Maura Elizabeth Milewski, daughter of Steven and Sarah Milewski, Duryea, celebrated her second birthday on May 11. She is the granddaughter of Thomas and Cathy Wasko, Port Griffith and Eugene and AnnMarie Milewski, Dupont. She is the great-granddaughter of Mildred (Wasko) Nissen, Hughestown and Margaret Milewski, Dupont.
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Callisandra Elizabeth Ardoline, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Laurie Ardoline of Chester Springs, celebrated her sixth birthday on April 1. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Vincent and Barbara O’Hop of Hughestown. Paternal grandparents are Mrs. Louise Ardoline of West Pittston and the late Michael Ardoline. Callie is in kindergarten at St. Elizabeth’s in Upper Uwchlan Township and takes ballet, tap and hip-hop lessons through the Brandywine Center for the Performing Arts. She also takes gymnastics. She has a brother, Michael Vincent, who will celebrate his second birthday in June.
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Kelli Sharon Davis, daughter of Mike and Wendy Davis of Dupont, will celebrate her sixth birthday on May 14. Maternal grandparents are Michael and Aileen Bigar, Clarks Summit. Paternal grandparents are Bill and the late Sharon Davis. Maternal great-grandmother is Jane Courtright, Clarks Summit. Kelli has a sister Samantha, 18 and a brother Timmy, 22. Kelli attends the Ben Franklin Kindergarten Center. She will celebrate her birthday at That Bounce Place with her friends.
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Ava Grace DeMark, daughter of Carmen and Nancy DeMark, Bear Creek Township celebrated her second birthday on May 11. Ava is the granddaughter of John and Delores Seman, Wyoming. Loving her from above are her late grandparents, Carmen DeMark and Ann Fornett. Ava has a big brother Nico, who will be 6 years old later this month. Ava celebrated her birthday with a Scooby Doo tumbling party at Danko’s Gym.
Happy birthday!
Andrew Ryan Bittmann Paige Lauren Bittmann Andrew Ryan Bittmann celebrated his sixth birthday and May 1. His sister Paige Lauren Bittmann will celebrate her fourth birthday on May 30. They are the children of Frank and Donna Bittmann, Pittston Township and the grandchildren of Ann and the late Louis Braccini, Pittston Township and Kurt and Gerda Bittmann, Lake Grove NY. They are also the great-grandchildren of Wanda Braccini, the late Gino Braccini and the late James and Marie D’Auria. Andrew and Paige will celebrate their birthdays together with family and friends.
Jack Joseph Sellers, son of Ron and Melissa Sellers, of Wyoming celebrated his fourth birthday on May 8. He is the grandson the late Joseph and Elizabeth Sellers, Avoca and George Matta and the late Sharon Matta, WilkesBarre. Godparents are David Sellers, Avoca and Kate Matta, Wilkes-Barre. Jack has three sisters, Zoe, Olivia and Abby.
Stop by or mail your birthday photo to: The Sunday Dispatch 109 New Street Pittston, PA 18640 Pictures can run in back and white for $2 or color for $10. Deadline is Wednesday at 5 p.m., but space is limited, so pictures will be published on a first-come, first-served basis. Any questions, please call 602-0168. Checks can be made payable to The Sunday Dispatch.
Pittston Library WA students present ‘Broadway Beat’ library offering spring events Noah Valdez and Evin Schultz commentate before the third grade performed '`For Good' from 'Wicked.'
Students at the Montgomery Avenue Elementary School entertained a crowd of family and friends at the Wyoming Area Secondary Center on May 3. The show was entitled “Broadway Beat.” Under the direction of Beth Connor, the children sang a variety of Broadway songs.
From left, third-graders Alanah Aufierre, Morgan Hosier and Emily Lewis.
Brooke Chervenitski sings a solo during F ` or Good' from W ` icked.'
The Pittston Library offers basic computer class for adults at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays. There will be no class on May 21 and May 28. Also at the library: • Crochet Club meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and at 6 p.m. on Thursdays. • The Monday Lego Club group will meet at 4 p.m. on May 14. Lego Club is wait-list only by calling the library. • The theme of this year’s Summer Reading Program is “Dream Big, Read. Programs
will be offered for ages 18 months through adult with agerelated programs and activities. Programs will include reading, science, crafts, family movie nights, prizes and more. The program will run June 18 to August 13. Sign-up week will be the week of June 11. • Teen Events YA Book Club will meet at 6 p.m. on May 21. The group will discuss “Kingdom Keepers: Disney After Dark” by Ridley Pearson. • Friends of the Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. on May 24.
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Ariele Williams presents her Vladimir Kush chair.
Antonette Scialpi with her ;Andy Warhol' chair.
Pittston Area High School art student Ciera Callahan shows off four of her pieces.
Danielle Corcoran with her S ` alvador Dali chair.
Afton Fonzo and her Kandinsky reproduction.
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he Pittston Area Art Department presents “The 2012 Pittston Area Art Exhibit” through May 30 in the high school lobby. All freshmen and elective art students are represented with a variety of projects from the year. Freshmen art classes produced watercolor projects on display both in the lobby and in display cases in the hallways near the art room. The elective art classes are exhibiting their still life drawings and their self portraits along with a number of other two-dimensional design pieces. The hit of the exhibit is the “Fine Art Chairs” display. Wooden folding chairs were used to create reproductions of artists’ masterpieces in great detail. Students in the elective classes include Sarah DeMace, Paul Gestl, Nellie Diaz, Afton Fonzo, Kara Kozar, Ciera Callahan, Devon Davis, Liz Raffa, Virginia Kriete, Katlyn Jumper, Jamie Lee, Kristen Fereck, Matthew Shamnoski, Julia Shandra, Carissa Suhockey, Lisa Yeager, Lisa Karp, Karlee Patton, Nicole Piccoletti, Antonette Scialpi, Alexandria Serafin, Josh Rey-
Sarah DeMace depicts Georgia O' Keefe's artwork on her chair.
nolds, Maria Capitano, Brittany Gilley, Amy Silinskie, Danielle Corcoran, Cassie Giarrantano, Nicole Sitnick, Ariele Williams, Alia Gestl, Angelina Reed, Dominique Del Priore, Elijah Selvin, Mariah Mattioli, Taylor Balasavage, Paul Butler, Alicia Chopyak, Danielle Corcoran, Brittany Graham, Rob Koprowski, Ali Quinn, Oleivia Santoro, Amber Tirva, James Ardoline, Taylor Balasavage, Mariah Mattioli, Kristina Concert, Aarika Hennington, Kevin Lucke, Bianca Tuttle, Whitney Prescott, Antonia Timonte and Haleigh ZuKarlee Patton with her R ` ene Magritte chair and Matt Shamnoski with his A ` lexander McQueen reproduction. rek.
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John and Tyler Dezinski are shown with their uncle Paul.
Palmer Johnson, a professional firefighter and Pennsylvania State Fire Instructor, explains a fireman's gear.
Eric Roper is pictured with his Pop, John Jones.
Five-alarm lesson at the firehouse The second-grade classes at Tenth Street Elementary visited the Wyoming Hose Company #1 Firehouse on Eighth Street, Wyoming. The students were greeted by Mr. Palmer Johnson, a professional firefighter and Pennsylvania State Fire Instructor, who explained a firefighter’s job and equipment. The students had an opportunity to ask questions and see how the firehouse operates. The mini fieldtrip was in conjunction with their Reading story, “A Trip to the Firehouse.” Johnson’s daughters attend Tenth Street. Brenna is in fourth grade and Madeline is in first grade. Second-grade teachers are Barbara Moore, Catherine Maheady and Ann Marie Lawrence.
The second-grade classes at Tenth Street Elementary visited the Wyoming Hose Co. #1 Firehouse in Wyoming.
Holy Rosary vies in forensics meet Congratulations to our junior varsity and varsity forensics teams who participated in the diocesan final competition at St. Clare/St. Paul School Main Campus in Scranton. Students who participated include Emily Mazur and Amelia Desiderio, Matt Marsh, Kevin Kizis and Michael Pope. Emily and Amelia earned Honorable Mention trophies. Interpreting plays were Jordan Cicon, Angelina Falcone, and Grace Berlew, and Kalley Kovaleski, Peyton McNulty and Sarah Liskowicz. Jordan, Angelina and Grace were awarded third-place trophies for their presentation. Thanks to their moderators, Mrs. Lauren Gedrich and Mrs. Nancy Musso, who were assisted by Mrs. Joan Dowd. Ascension Thursday Mass Mass for Ascension Thursday will be celebrated at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 17 in Holy Rosary Church. We invite parents, friends, and parishioners to join us in prayer on this holyday of obligation. Cross Country events Good luck to our cross country team members, the Royal Cougars, as they compete in their conference meet on Saturday, May 19. The league will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year. All have been invited to celebrate the occasion at Mass on Friday evening, followed by a pasta dinner. We are grateful to coach Erin Weiss and her assistant, Maryanne Bennie, for the time they volunteer for the students of Holy Rosary and Wyoming Area Catholic Schools. Geranium pickup Geranium orders may be picked up after noon on Friday, May 18 in the school auditorium. A Great Race for Education
Thanks to our Race for Education committee for the wonderful event this past week. Students fromA preschool to eighth grade had a great time. Special thanks to chairperson Ruth Nawrocki. 5K race committee Thank you to all who made our second annual 5K Race and Family Fun Walk an outstanding success. A special note of gratitude is extended to cochairpersons Lisa Allardyce and Rene Hanley for their careful planning. Due to their efforts, the race went off very smoothly. Thanks also to the Borough of Duryea, our firefighters, police and emergency responders for their support. We couldn’t have done it without you! Recycling In addition to cartridge recycling we also have cell phone recycling. Select cell phones can be dropped off in the same location and recycled for credit. For more information or for a list of qualifying cartridges, visit www.fundingfactory.com or contact Mrs. Skutack at 4572553. Labels & Box Tops Campbell’s Soup labels and Box Tops for Education are being collected at Holy Rosary School. These programs enable us to provide educational resources that may be unaffordable through our regular budget. They offer merchandise like computers, software, sports equipment, reference materials, science and art items and musical instruments. Please continue your support of these programs by sending in your labels to the school office or by placing them in the church vestibule. Also, please check labels for expiration dates. They can be sent in immediately and processed before they expire.
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presenting their projects at Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg. From left, first row, are Jayna DeLucca, Brooke Costanzo, Ashton Ashby, Rosalie
Bennie and Gianna DeSanto. Second row, Chris McDonough, Harleigh Davis, Holly Daveski, Olivia Johnson, Gianna Galli and Andrea Ruby.
Misericordia University psychology majors presented their research entitled, ™Are We Really that Different? The Relationship Between Personality and Facebook,∫ during the annual Student Research Poster Presentation Day held recently on campus. From left, are Jessica Zaborny, Exeter, Nicole Korgeski, Dunmore, and Jennifer Crook, Bridgewater, N.J.
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Misericordia University students earn service awards Misericordia University recently presented the Misericordia Logo Service Award to 12 students at the 29th Annual Student Affairs Leadership Awards Dinner in Sandy and Marlene Insalaco Hall on campus. The award recognizes stu-
dents who exhibit qualities of service to the campus and regional community. From left, are Gina Grant, National Park, N.J.; Alisha Nudo, Tunkhannock; Ashley Marinock, Hazleton; and Shannon Joyce, Avoca. Standing, Katie O’Hearn,
Scranton; Christina Tucci, Binghamton, N.Y.; Shannon Kowalski, Glen Lyon; Anthony Powell, Lansford; Ryan Hassick, Coopersburg; A.J. Heintz, Glensdie; Deborah Keys, Bethlehem; and Kayla Darcey, Hillsdale, N.J.
Members of Wyoming Seminary's 2012 MATHCOUNTS team are, from left, Daniel Paglia of Shavertown, sixth grade; Robert Austin of Dallas, sixth grade; Andrew Alday of Mountain Top, eighth grade; Alexandra Zaloga of Moosic, eighth grade; Katie Paglia of Shavertown, eighth grade; Alexandra Cuddy of Shavertown, eighth grade; Connor McGowan of Pittston, seventh grade; Dominic Wright of Dallas, seventh grade; Renee McGowan, Sem MATHCOUNTS coach; Reeya Lele of Pittston, seventh grade; and Satyasaran Sreeharikesan of Wilkes-Barre, eighth grade.
Wyoming Seminary’s math MU students present research team takes first place Misericordia University recently sponsored the annual Student Research Poster Presentation Day at the Anderson Sports and Health Center on campus. The presentations were the culmination of research and work on a variety of topics by students during the spring semester in the Colleges of Health Sciences, Arts and Sciences and Professional Studies and Social Sciences. The students presented their abstracts to the college community and answered questions re-
lated to their individual topics, which included biology, medical imaging, nursing, psychology and speech-language pathology. Students, faculty, staff and numerous academic deans attended the two-hour presentation event. The students touched upon several important topics in their fields of study. Psychology undergraduate students Jessica Zaborny, of Exeter, Nicole Korgeski, of Dunmore, and Jennifer Crook, of Bridgewater, N.J., presented their research entitled, “Are We Really that Different? The Re-
lationship Between Personality and Facebook,” a study to determine if there is a correlation between the personality traits of an individual and the level of activity that person maintains on the social media site, Facebook. All three will earn their undergraduate degrees in psychology in 2013. Both Korgeski and Crook are in the six-and-a-half year Doctor of Physical Therapy program, and will also earn their DPT degree at Misericordia in 2016.
Lions receive service awards Members of the Dupont Lions Club recently received awards for 30 years of service at the district convention at The East
Mountain Inn. Seated is Joe Cronick. From left, second row, Dan Lello, Tony Draus. Third row, Stanley Strelish, Stanley Golemwbski, Inter-
national Director Brian Sheehan, Past District Governor Chris Kalmanowicz and Lion President Bart Bryk.
The MATHCOUNTS team at Wyoming Seminary Lower School recently took first place in the Keystone Northeast Chapter MATHCOUNTS Competition held at Luzerne County Community College. The team will continue on to state competition in Harrisburg in March. In addition, four Sem stu-
dents placed in the top 10 spots in the individual competition rounds. Dominic Wright of Dallas, seventh grade, placed sixth; Alexandra Zaloga of Moosic, eighth grade, finished fifth; Andrew Alday of Mountain Top, eighth grade, finished fourth; and Connor McGowan of Pittston, seventh grade, finished
first. In the countdown round, McGowan finished first and Alday finished second, so both students will advance to state competition next month. The full day of MATHCOUNTS competition featured individual and team events, including sprint, target, team and countdown rounds.
Holy Rosary students head to Junior Academy of Science competition Mrs. Lisa Casey, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science moderator at Holy Rosary School in Duryea, and the seventh and eighth-grade Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science students will compete this
week at the State Competition at Penn State University main campus. The students and Mrs. Casey have been working on their projects since October. From left, first row, are Ela-
na Clancy, Jessica Smith, Amelia Desiderio, Nina Mucciolo, Denise Pinto, Collin Halagarda, Mrs. Lisa Casey, Jonathan Smith and Matt Walsh. Second row, Eddie Sankus, Matt Marsh and Tory McNulty.
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PA students show off talent The Pittston Area Senior High school hosted Talent Show 2012 on Friday, May 12.The show was a huge success. Congratulations to all who participated and thanks to all who attended.
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Palletized Bluestone/ Flagstone Auction (500) Pallets of Cut Stone/ Landscape Stone & Nursery Stock For: Endless Mountain Stone Co. Susquehanna, PA 18847 (Great Bend Area)
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LOADED w/ Plow 25,600miles White $31,495
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CHEVY ‘03 SUBURBAN LT 85,000 miles Silver, $10,900
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6 cylinder automatic. 52k original miles. Florida car. $1500. 570-899-1896
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112K miles. Blue, 5 speed. Air, power windows/locks, CD/cassette, Keyless entry, sunroof, new battery. Car drives and has current PA inspection. Slight rust on corner of passenger door. Clutch slips on hard acceleration. This is why its thousands less than Blue Book value. $6,500 OBO. Make an offer! Call 570-592-1629
16’ 48hp Evinrude 50 lb thrust electric motor. All tackle and life vests included. Live well, fish finder. $4,000 570-579-3975
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Commercial Trucks & Equipment
CHEVY ‘08 3500 HD DUMP TRUCK 2WD, automatic.
Only 12,000 miles. Vehicle in like new condition. $19,000. 570-288-4322
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Motorcycles
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$5,398
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11,100 miles Gray $29,499
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Ford ‘03 Windstar White
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BMW 2010 K1300S
Only 460 miles! Has all bells & whistles. Heated grips, 12 volt outlet, traction control, ride adjustment on the fly. Black with lite gray and red trim. comes with BMW cover, battery tender, black blue tooth helmet with FM stereo and black leather riding gloves (like new). paid $20,500. Sell for
$15,000 FIRM. Call 570-262-0914 Leave message.
HARLEY ‘07 SCREAMING EAGLE DYNA Assembled by
Custom Vehicle Operations. Very Unique, Fast Bike. 1800cc. 10,000 miles. Performance Rinehart pipes, comfortable Mustang seat with back rest and detachable rack , Kuryakyn pegs and grips, color matched frame, SE heavy breather air filter comes with HD dust cover and gold CVO owners key. Excellent condition. Silver Rush/ Midnight Black. Asking $12,500 Call Ron @ 570- 868-3330
HARLEY ‘10 DAVIDSON SPORTSTER CUSTOM Loud pipes. Near Mint 174 miles - yes, One hundred and seventy four miles on the clock, original owner. $8000. 570-876-2816
HARLEY DAVIDSON `07
Road King Classic FLHRC. Burgundy / Cream. 6 speed. Cruise control. Back rests, grips, battery tender, cover. Willie G accessories. 19,000 miles. $13,250. Williamsport, PA 262-993-4228
HSoft ARLEY DAVIDSON ‘80 riding FLH. King of the Highway! Mint original antique show winner. Factory spot lights, wide white tires, biggest Harley built. Only 28,000 original miles! Never needs inspection, permanent registration. $7,995 OBO 570-905-9348
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FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC NOW BACK IN PA.
Super Lite Fifth Wheel. LCD/DVD flat screen TV, fireplace, heated mattress, ceiling fan, Hide-a-Bed sofa, outside speakers & grill, 2 sliders, aluminum wheels, , awning, microwave oven, tinted safety glass windows, fridge & many accessories & options. Excellent condition, $22,500. 570-868-6986
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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
CHRYSLER `02 TOWN & COUNTRY
Luxury people mover! 87,300 well maintained miles. This like-new van has third row seating, power side & rear doors. Economical V6 drivetrain and all available options. Priced for quick sale $6,295. Generous trade-in allowances will be given on this top-of-the-line vehicle. Call Fran 570-466-2771 Scranton
FORD ‘02 EXPLORER
Red, XLT, Original non-smoking owner, garaged, synthetic oil since new, excellent in and out. New tires and battery. 90,000 miles. $7,500 (570) 403-3016
MERCURY `03 MOUNTAINEER
AWD. Third row seating. Economical 6 cylinder automatic. Fully loaded with all available options. 93k pampered miles. Garage kept. Safety / emissions inspected and ready to go. Sale priced at $7595. Trade-ins accepted. Tag & title processing available with purchase. Call Fran for an appointment to see this outstanding SUV. 570-466-2771 Scranton
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Garage kept, no rust, lots of chrome, black with teal green flake. Includes storage jack & 2 helmets. $3600 570-410-1026
YAMAHA ‘97 ROYALSTAR 1300
12,000 miles. With windshield. Runs excellent. Many extras including gunfighter seat, leather bags, extra pipes. New tires & battery. Asking $4,000 firm. (570) 814-1548
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EXCAVATOR OPERATOR
Must have 5 years experience digging mainline gravity sewer. Insurance, 401K benefits available Email resume to: jamestohara@ aol.com or fax to 570-842-8205.
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Automotive Claims Assistant/ Customer Service
Applicants must have a good work ethic, should be well organized and have excellent phone skills. Applicants must be able to communicate effectively on the phone and in person. The applicant should have basic typing skills, and some data entry experience is preferred. Knowledge of Spanish is a plus. This position is a full time position. Benefit package available. PLEASE E-MAIL RESUMES TO joann.Lombardo@ pennwarrantycorp. com
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EMT/PARAMEDIC INSTRUCTORS DoH Instructor
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MITSUBISHI `11
or/exterior, start/ stop engine with keyless entry, heated seats, 18” alloy wheels, many extra features. Only Low Miles. 10 year, 100,000 mile warranty. $22,500. Willing to negotiate. Serious inquires only - must sell, going to law school. (570) 793-6844
Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair
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Director of Safety & Recruiting
BOLUS FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC., One of the areas premier transportation companies has a tremendous senior management opportunity available. This position will allow you to use your leadership, experience and skills to direct and lead our recruiting and safety programs. We are seeking qualified, experienced candidates with solid understanding of the transportation industry, DOT safety regulations and driver recruiting experience. Excellent communication and organizational skills are a must. This senior management position offers a very competitive salary and benefit package. Please send resume to: BOLUS FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC. 700 N. KEYSER AVE SCRANTON, PA 18504 ATTN: PRESIDENT
DRIVERS
Due to our continued growth, Bolus Freight Systems is expanding its fleet of company drivers. Company drivers will enjoy dedicated runs or regional runs. You can be home every night or every weekend, the choice is yours. You can earn in excess of $1400 per week, and you will be driving a new or late model truck. Part time and weekend work also available. This is a career opportunity for dependable drivers to work for an industry leader and one of the highest paying companies in the business. We offer a performance bonus, paid vacations and holidays, medical and life insurance as well as 401K. For more information call: 1-800-444-1497 ext 721 or hit ‘0’ and ask for Carl or Joe D.
Drivers: $2,500 Sign-On Bonus Home Nightly Hazleton, PA Dedicated Run. CDL-A, 1 year experience required. Estenson Logistics. Apply: www.goelc.com 1-866-336-9642
LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED! 548 Medical/Health HEALTHCARE A Leader in the Receivables Management Industry has multiple positions available: • Data Entry • Cash Application • A/R Representatives • Professional Coding Medical office experience preferred. Ability to work independently a PLUS. Fax resume to 570-208-5556.
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Production/ Operations
COMMUNITY HOME WORKERS Full time week on
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• MACHINE OPERATOR 3pm-8pm Benefits for full time. Send resume or apply in person, Monday-Friday, 8:30a - 6pm to: LUZERNE OPTICAL 180 N. WILKESBARRE BLVD. WILKES-BARRE, PA 18702
PRINTING / BINDING TRADES
Production shift supervisor for bindery dept of Pittston area Printing company. Night shift. Experience with high volume magazine/publication binding. Send resume to Kappa Graphics, 50 Rock Street, Pittston, PA 18640 or post resume to Employment tab of our website at www.kappa graphics.com
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PERSONAL CARE AIDES with Medication Administration Experience
For 7-3 & 3-11 shifts. H.S. Diploma or GED required Please apply in person
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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS POSITION AVAILABLE THE BOROUGH OF WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY, PA is seeking applications for the Union position of Full-Time Department of Public Works Laborer. Qualified candidates must be of 18 years of age or older, have a valid drivers license, able to lift 30 pounds, willing to perform various work assignments and have a demonstrated commitment to safety. Preference will be given to candidates having a prior work history and experience as a Department of Public Works employee and are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested applicants must send a resume and cover letter on or before May 25, 2012 to: West Pittston Borough Council C/O Savino J. Bonita, Borough Manager 555 Exeter Avenue West Pittston, PA 18643
Auto Parts
All Junk Cars & Trucks Wanted
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staff! New & Pre-owned. Some experience in highline vehicles helpful but will train right people. All inquiries kept confidential. Contact PETER DAUCHERT GM 570-343-1221 EXT 150 Email pdauchert@ tomhesser.com
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SUZUKI ‘01 VS 800 GL INTRUDER Must Sell! Appraised for $9,200
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McCarthy Tire Service is seeking a full time Accounts Payable Associate for our corporate operations in Wilkes-Barre. Qualified candidate must be proficient in AP entry and processing, must be able to work in a fast paced environment and be detailed oriented. Candidates must also be proficient in Excel and have a working knowledge of Microsoft office. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. We offer a competitive pay rate and benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(K) program with company match, vacation and personal holiday time off. Interested applicants may send resume with salary requirements to tschooley@mccarthytire.com or to Human Resources Department, McCarthy Tire Service, 340 Kidder Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703.
The Municipality of West Pittston Borough is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or family status in employment or the provision of services.
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Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades
ZONING/CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER POSITION AVAILABLE THE BOROUGH OF WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY, PA is seeking applications for the position of Part-Time Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer. Qualified candidates should have a working knowledge of Zoning, Act 247, Municipal Codes/Ordinances, and Floodplain Management Regulations. Qualified candidates should also have prior work experience in serving in the positions of Zoning Officer/Code Enforcement Officer and also possess a strong background and experience in dealing with the laws for condemning properties, addressing blighted, overgrown, and nuisance properties, the filing of non-traffic citations and courtroom appearances and testimony. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. Starting hourly rate is commensurate with experience. Interested applicants must send a resume and cover letter on or before May 25, 2012 to: West Pittston Borough Council C/O Savino J. Bonita, Borough Manager 555 Exeter Avenue West Pittston, PA 18643 The Municipality of West Pittston Borough is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or family status in employment or the provision of services.
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506 Administrative/ Clerical
TREATMENT/BENEFITS COORDINATOR
Must possess good communication and computer skills. Administrative duties include, but not limited to; scheduling patient appointments, collecting payments, checking insurance eligibility and explaining benefits to patients. Please forward resume to
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2001 Honda Accord Value Package............... 4D Sedan............................... 65,905 MILES $6,958 2004 Saturn ION 2................................................ 4D Sedan............................... 77,590 MILES $7,091 2005 Ford Escape XLS........................................ 4D Sport Utility...................... 92,776 MILES $8,017 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer................................. 4D Sport Utility...................... 73,699 MILES $8,995 2008 Hyundai Accent......................................... 2D Hatchback ........................ 58,655 MILES $9,194 2005 Mazda Tribute s ......................................... 4D Sport Utility...................... 92,490 MILES $9,481 2007 Chevrolet Impala LS.................................. 4D Sedan............................... 102,206 MILES $9,538 2004 Toyota Camry ............................................. 4D Sedan............................... 74,657 MILES $9,570 2006 Honda Civic EX .......................................... 2D Coupe............................... 98,917 MILES $9,720 2007 Saturn Aura XE .......................................... 4D Sedan............................... 74,270 MILES $9,995 2004 Jeep Liberty Limited................................. 4D Sport Utility...................... 64,058 MILES $10,595 2006 Pontiac G6 Base......................................... 4D Sedan............................... 50,874 MILES $10,695 2004 Toyota Camry ............................................. 4D Sedan............................... 40,644 MILES $11,881 2008 Honda Civic EX .......................................... 4D Sedan............................... 76,824 MILES $12,132 2004 Toyota Camry ............................................. 4D Sedan............................... 35,643 MILES $12,178 2009 Toyota Yaris................................................. 4D Sedan............................... 22,555 MILES $12,672 2008 Honda Civic EX .......................................... 4D Sedan............................... 79,129 MILES $12,724 2008 Chevrolet Impala LT .................................. 4D Sedan............................... 49,853 MILES $12,972 2008 Scion tC Base.............................................. 2D Coupe............................... 47,262 MILES $13,090 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo ................ 4D Sport Utility...................... 72,335 MILES $13,189 2006 Honda CR-V EX.......................................... 4D Sport Utility...................... 54,951 MILES $13,955 2005 Toyota Avalon............................................ 4D Sedan............................... 81,954 MILES $14,082 2007 Hyundai Sonata ......................................... 4D Sedan............................... 16,606 MILES $14,171 2004 Lexus ES 330............................................... 4D Sedan............................... 72,996 MILES $14,213
2008 Honda Accord LX-S 2.4 ........................... 2D Coupe............................... 54,831 MILES $14,222 2005 Acura MDX Touring ................................. 4D Sport Utility...................... 99,150 MILES $14,410 2010 Toyota Corolla ............................................ 4D Sedan............................... 34,878 MILES $14,436 2006 Honda CR-V EX.......................................... 4D Sport Utility...................... 58,847 MILES $14,476 2007 Nissan Xterra.............................................. 4D Sport Utility...................... 72,305 MILES $14,495 2009 Suzuki SX4 Touring .................................. 4D Hatchback ........................ 21,793 MILES $14,590 2010 Hyundai Elantra ......................................... 4D Sedan............................... 25,478 MILES $14,805 2005 Acura RL 3.5................................................ 4D Sedan............................... 79,450 MILES $14,858 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo ................ 4D Sport Utility...................... 69,624 MILES $14,913 2008 Honda Odyssey LX.................................... 4D Passenger Van ................. 50,828 MILES $14,922 2010 Toyota Corolla ............................................ 4D Sedan............................... 22,168 MILES $14,990 2009 Honda Accord LX-P 2.4 ........................... 4D Sedan............................... 33,489 MILES $15,209 2007 Toyota RAV4 Limited................................ 4D Sport Utility...................... 74,303 MILES $15,229 2010 Dodge Avenger SXT................................. 4D Sedan............................... 20,400 MILES $15,247 2007 Volvo S60 T5 ............................................... 4D Sedan............................... 54,624 MILES $15,303 2009 Honda Accord EX 2.4............................... 2D Coupe............................... 75,507 MILES $15,316 2010 Scion xB....................................................... 4D Station Wagon................. 20,441 MILES $15,322 2008 Buick LaCrosse CXL ................................. 4D Sedan............................... 18,702 MILES $15,428 2008 Honda Accord EX 2.4............................... 4D Sedan............................... 55,897 MILES $15,501 2005 Ford F-250SD .............................................. 2D Standard Cab ................... 63,209 MILES $15,514 2009 Subaru Impreza 2.5i .................................. 4D Sedan............................... 24,582 MILES $15,569 2010 Hyundai Elantra ......................................... 4D Sedan............................... ..7,367 MILES $15,777 2010 Hyundai Elantra ......................................... 4D Sedan............................... 23,443 MILES $15,973 2011 Mitsubishi Galant ...................................... 4D Sedan............................... 12,798 MILES $16,100 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe ...................................... 4D Sport Utility...................... 48,190 MILES $16,274 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe ...................................... 4D Sport Utility...................... 34,487 MILES $16,277 2007 Honda CR-V EX.......................................... 4D Sport Utility...................... 66,127 MILES $16,326 2008 Honda CR-V LX .......................................... 4D Sport Utility...................... 38,077 MILES $16,380 2009 Honda Accord LX 2.4............................... 4D Sedan............................... 33,381 MILES $16,403 2009 Subaru Legacy 2.5i.................................... 4D Sedan............................... 43,550 MILES $16,487 2007 Honda Odyssey EX ................................... 4D Passenger Van ................. 50,697 MILES $16,527 2008 Chrysler T & C Touring............................. 4D Passenger Van ................. 46,783 MILES $16,560 2009 Honda Accord EX 2.4............................... 4D Sedan............................... 45,227 MILES $16,578 2004 Cadillac Escalade Base............................. 4D Sport Utility...................... 76,098 MILES $16,627 2011 Honda CR-Z Base....................................... 2D Coupe............................... 14,270 MILES $16,809 2010 Toyota Corolla ............................................ 4D Sedan............................... 15,328 MILES $16,868 2010 Toyota Camry ............................................. 4D Sedan............................... 16,651 MILES $16,899 2008 Honda Pilot EX-L........................................ 4D Sport Utility...................... 76,407 MILES $16,958 2008 Ford Escape XLT........................................ 4D Sport Utility...................... 36,079 MILES $16,973 2007 Honda CR-V EX.......................................... 4D Sport Utility...................... 52,092 MILES $17,005 2008 Toyota RAV4............................................... 4D Sport Utility...................... 43,431 MILES $17,013 2008 Honda CR-V LX .......................................... 4D Sport Utility...................... 41,008 MILES $17,099 2008 Buick Lucerne CXL ................................... 4D Sedan............................... 39,075 MILES $17,136 2011 Toyota Corolla ............................................ 4D Sedan............................... ..2,801 MILES $17,158 2008 Ford Explorer XLT...................................... 4D Sport Utility...................... 45,466 MILES $17,164 2010 Honda Accord LX-P 2.4 ........................... 4D Sedan............................... 24,427 MILES $17,310 2010 Toyota Camry ............................................. 4D Sedan............................... 18,128 MILES $17,317 2010 Toyota Camry ............................................. 4D Sedan............................... 27,078 MILES $17,342 2009 Honda CR-V LX .......................................... 4D Sport Utility...................... 21,317 MILES $17,437 2009 Jeep Liberty Sport..................................... 4D Sport Utility...................... 14,317 MILES $17,441 2005 Acura MDX Touring Navigation............ 4D Sport Utility...................... 71,824 MILES $17,489 2008 Toyota RAV4............................................... 4D Sport Utility...................... 34,680 MILES $17,567 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe ...................................... 4D Sport Utility...................... 42,129 MILES $17,601 2007 Honda CR-V EX-L....................................... 4D Sport Utility...................... 40,410 MILES $17,840 2009 Honda Accord EX-L 2.4 ........................... 4D Sedan............................... 36,374 MILES $17,895 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo ................ 4D Sport Utility...................... 44,836 MILES $17,929
2012 Scion xB....................................................... 4D Wagon ............................. ..1,648 MILES $18,018
2008 Toyota Camry ............................................. 4D Sedan............................... 32,954 MILES $18,057 2010 Honda Accord EX 2.4............................... 4D Sedan............................... 37,633 MILES $18,071 2010 Nissan Altima ............................................. 4D Sedan............................... 16,572 MILES $18,120 2010 Dodge Nitro SXT........................................ 4D Sport Utility...................... 22,270 MILES $18,138 2009 Honda CR-V EX.......................................... 4D Sport Utility...................... 33,712 MILES $18,194
2011 Jeep Patriot................................................. 4D Sport Utility...................... 13,662 MILES $18,267 2009 Honda CR-V LX .......................................... 4D Sport Utility...................... 17,430 MILES $18,334
2008 Ford Escape Limited ................................. 4D Sport Utility...................... 34,865 MILES $18,344
2009 Honda CR-V EX.......................................... 4D Sport Utility...................... 30,642 MILES $18,384
2008 Toyota RAV4............................................... 4D Sport Utility...................... 18,927 MILES $18,397
2011 Hyundai Sonata ......................................... 4D Sedan............................... 12,346 MILES $18,406 2009 Honda CR-V EX.......................................... 4D Sport Utility...................... 29,215 MILES $18,496
2010 Honda Accord EX 2.4............................... 4D Sedan............................... 32,385 MILES $18,596 2009 Honda CR-V EX.......................................... 4D Sport Utility...................... 26,884 MILES $18,688
2005 Ford F-150.................................................... 4D Extended Cab................... 25,309 MILES $18,709 2010 Honda Accord LX 2.4............................... 4D Sedan............................... 990 2009 Acura TSX................................................... 4D Sedan............................... 74,490 2009 Honda CR-V EX.......................................... 4D Sport Utility...................... 24,795 2011 Jeep Patriot................................................. 4D Sport Utility...................... 17,944 2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited................................ 4D Sport Utility...................... 48,148 2010 Toyota Camry ............................................. 4D Sedan............................... 24,017 2007 Lexus ES 350............................................... 4D Sedan............................... 56,465 2009 Acura TSX................................................... 4D Sedan............................... 46,965
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2009 Toyota RAV4............................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 20,716 MILES $19,302
2010 Honda Accord EX 2.4............................... 4D Sedan.............................. 29,594 MILES $19,466 2010 Honda Accord EX 2.4............................... 4D Sedan.............................. 11,992 MILES $19,476
2009 Toyota RAV4............................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 30,442 MILES $19,588
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe ...................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 53,074 MILES $19,595
2009 Toyota RAV4 Sport ................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 21,152 MILES $19,660 2007 Cadillac STS V6 .......................................... 4D Sedan.............................. 54,386 MILES $19,896
2009 Toyota RAV4 Base..................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... ..9,799 MILES $19,900 2010 Subaru Forester 2.5X Special Edition ................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 20,126 MILES $19,941 2009 Honda Accord EX-L 3.5 ........................... 4D Sedan.............................. 40,045 MILES $19,970 2009 Toyota RAV4............................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 25,568 MILES $19,988
2009 Honda CR-V EX-L....................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 48,082 MILES $20,029
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe ...................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 49,339 MILES $20,035
2009 Honda CR-V EX.......................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 39,177 MILES $20,100
2010 Honda Accord EX 2.4............................... 4D Sedan.............................. 17,256 MILES $20,143 2008 Acura TL ...................................................... 4D Sedan.............................. 37,019 MILES $20,149
2010 Honda Accord EX 2.4............................... 4D Sedan.............................. 14,264 MILES $20,341 2009 Honda CR-V EX-L....................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 42,516 MILES $20,356
2011 Honda CR-V SE........................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 13,582 MILES $20,475 2011 Honda CR-V SE........................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 12,335 MILES $20,535 2009 Toyota RAV4............................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 27,398 MILES $20,655
2009 Chevrolet Equinox LT ............................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 13,890 MILES $20,665 2010 Toyota RAV4 Base..................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 11,227 MILES $20,885 2009 Honda CR-V EX-L....................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 22,683 MILES $20,892
2009 Subaru Tribeca Special Edition 5-Passenger ............. 4D Sport Utility..................... 25,503 MILES $20,897
2010 Buick LaCrosse CXL ................................. 4D Sedan.............................. 53,474 MILES $21,006 2011 Honda CR-V SE........................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 13,385 MILES $21,130 2009 Volkswagen CC ......................................... 4D Sedan.............................. 11,885 MILES $21,241 2011 Honda CR-V SE........................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 11,824 MILES $21,249 2009 Nissan Murano........................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 35,701 MILES $21,383 2010 Honda Accord EX-L 3.5 ........................... 4D Sedan.............................. 40,281 MILES $21,391 2008 Acura TL ...................................................... 4D Sedan.............................. 18,850 MILES $21,435
2009 Toyota RAV4 Limited................................ 4D Sport Utility..................... 23,680 MILES $21,449 2011 Toyota Prius ................................................ 5D Hatchback ....................... 16,225 MILES $21,679
2008 Cadillac SRX V6.......................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 52,489 MILES $21,688 2010 Toyota RAV4 Sport ................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 25,101 MILES $21,769
2008 Honda Odyssey EX-L................................ 4D Passenger Van ................ 52,076 MILES $21,855 2010 Acura TSX................................................... 4D Sedan.............................. 34,833 MILES $22,014
2010 Toyota RAV4 Sport ................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 12,243 MILES $22,254 2008 Toyota Sienna............................................. 4D Passenger Van ................ 27,606 MILES $22,255 2009 Honda Pilot EX-L........................................ 4D Sport Utility..................... 58,266 MILES $22,323
2009 Toyota Venza Base.................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 24,716 MILES $22,704 2009 Honda Pilot EX........................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 46,593 MILES $22,750 2009 Honda Pilot EX-L........................................ 4D Sport Utility..................... 48,003 MILES $23,012
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 ....................................... 4D Quad Cab ........................ 39,320 MILES $23,265
2010 Acura TSX................................................... 4D Sedan.............................. 16,167 MILES $23,328
2011 Toyota RAV4 Base..................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 12,917 MILES $23,438 2009 Acura RDX Base........................................ 4D Sport Utility..................... 38,602 MILES $23,631 2009 Lexus ES 350............................................... 4D Sedan.............................. 47,104 MILES $23,793 2009 Lexus ES 350............................................... 4D Sedan.............................. 36,208 MILES $23,894 2012 Honda CR-V LX .......................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... .....205 MILES $23,995
2008 Cadillac STS V6 .......................................... 4D Sedan.............................. 30,365 MILES $24,252
2010 Buick LaCrosse CXL ................................. 4D Sedan.............................. 16,242 MILES $24,339 2009 Lexus ES 350............................................... 4D Sedan.............................. 36,678 MILES $24,384 2010 Chevrolet Camaro ..................................... 2D Coupe.............................. 20,742 MILES $24,511
2009 Toyota Highlander..................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 35,000 MILES $24,733 2008 InďŹ niti G37................................................... 2D Coupe.............................. 32,750 MILES $24,789
2009 Toyota 4Runner ......................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 23,601 MILES $24,968 2009 GMC Sierra 1500........................................ 4D Extended Cab.................. 12,151 MILES $24,970 2010 Chevrolet Camaro ..................................... 2D Coupe.............................. 26,164 MILES $25,001 2009 Toyota Tacoma Base V6 .......................... 4D Crew Cab ........................ 35,857 MILES $25,105
2009 Toyota Tacoma Base V6 .......................... 4D Crew Cab ........................ 16,697 MILES $25,219
2010 Toyota Highlander V6............................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 44,492 MILES $25,266 2009 Lexus ES 350............................................... 4D Sedan.............................. 27,350 MILES $25,414 2009 Toyota Tacoma Base V6 .......................... 4D Crew Cab ........................ 39,408 MILES $25,766
2010 Honda Accord Crosstour EX-L .............. 4D Sport Utility..................... 18,764 MILES $25,804 2010 Toyota Highlander..................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 21,127 MILES $26,879 2009 Toyota Highlander..................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 35,957 MILES $27,096 2011 Dodge Durango Crew.............................. 4D Sport Utility..................... 10,301 MILES $27,211
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser Base............................. 4D Sport Utility..................... 15,569 MILES $27,269 2009 Toyota Tacoma Base V6 .......................... 4D Crew Cab ........................ 15,834 MILES $27,287
2009 MercedesC-Class C300 ............................ 4D Sedan.............................. 38,000 MILES $28,533 2009 Toyota Highlander Limited...................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 36,117 MILES $28,691
2010 Acura RDX Base........................................ 4D Sport Utility..................... ..8,733 MILES $29,276
2011 Honda Pilot EX-L........................................ 4D Sport Utility..................... 15,446 MILES $29,308
2011 Honda Pilot EX-L........................................ 4D Sport Utility..................... 22,219 MILES $29,428
2009 Buick Enclave CXL.................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 27,053 MILES $29,453
2011 Honda Pilot EX-L........................................ 4D Sport Utility..................... 21,651 MILES $29,545
2012 Acura TL Base Technology..................... 4D Sedan.............................. 12,446 MILES $30,352 2010 Toyota Highlander..................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 24,669 MILES $30,433 2010 Lexus IS 250 ................................................ 4D Sedan.............................. 18,836 MILES $30,587 2012 Toyota Tacoma Base V6 .......................... 4D Crew Cab ........................ .....701 MILES $30,741
2012 Acura TL Base Technology..................... 4D Sedan.............................. ...7,248 MILES $30,783 2010 Mercedes GLK-Class GLK350 4Matic................. 4D Sport Utility..................... 30,370 MILES $30,835
2011 Acura TL Base............................................ 4D Sedan.............................. ...9,771 MILES $30,990 2010 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost............................ 4D Sport Utility..................... 36,813 MILES $31,418
2010 Lexus RX 350.............................................. 4D Sport Utility..................... 45,865 MILES $31,607
2012 Acura RDX Base........................................ 4D Sport Utility..................... ..3,817 MILES $31,995 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT ................... 4D Crew Cab ........................ 16,105 MILES $32,499 2010 Lexus RX 350.............................................. 4D Sport Utility..................... 28,880 MILES $32,638
2011 Mercedes C-Class C300 ................................................ 4D Sedan.............................. 15,312 MILES $33,543 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD Technology............. 4D Sedan.............................. 12,216 MILES $33,995 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500........................ 4D Sport Utility..................... 29,764 MILES $35,995 2011 Lexus RX 350.............................................. 4D Sport Utility..................... 35,380 MILES $36,024
2012 Mercedes GLK-Class GLK350 4Matic........................ 4D Sport Utility..................... ..9,193 MILES $36,486
2010 Lexus RX 350.............................................. 4D Sport Utility..................... 24,361 MILES $36,602
2012 Mercedes GLK-Class GLK350 4Matic........................ 4D Sport Utility..................... ..9,689 MILES $36,995
2010 Acura MDX Technology.................................................. 4D Sport Utility..................... 28,965 MILES $37,439 2012 Mercedes GLK-Class GLK350 4Matic........................ 4D Sport Utility..................... ..8,338 MILES $37,693
2010 Cadillac SRX Luxury Collection ............. 4D Sport Utility..................... ..6,516 MILES $38,180
2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT Base.................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 60,724 MILES $38,593
2009 Mercedes GL-Class GL450............................................ 4D Sport Utility..................... 35,918 MILES $40,995
2011 Mercedes M-Class ML350............................................ 4D Sport Utility..................... 10,477 MILES $42,357 2012 Cadillac SRX Luxury Collection.................................... 4D Sport Utility..................... 12,915 MILES $42,952
*ALL PRICES PLUS TAX, TAG, & TITLE. FINANCING AVAILABLE WITH APPROVED CREDIT. PRIOR SALES EXCLUDED. DEALER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. WARRANTY ON SELECT MAKES AND MODELS. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. UNITS MAY BE SOLD PRIOR TO PRINTING. OFFERS EXPIRE 5/31/12.
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2012 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 4WD
NEW
Stk# S1976
24,284* 22,499* $
- 1,500* - $ 500*
Manufacturer Rebate Owner Loyalty Rebate
20,499*
Stk#S2100
2012 SUZUKI KIZASHI SLS AWD
2012 SUZUKI SX4 CROSSOVER AWD
NEW
18,019* 16,499* $
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MSRP $ Ken Pollock Sale Price
3-Mode Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, 8 Standard Airbags, Power Windows, Power Locks, Power Manufacturer Rebate Owner Loyalty Rebate Mirrors, 6 Spd Transmission
$
1,000* - $ 500*
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16,999*
23,669* 21,999* $
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19,999* 81 INTERSTATE
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13,699* 2012 SUZUKI EQUATOR CREW CAB SPORT 4X4
4.0L V6 w/ Automatic Transmission, $ MSRP w/ Accessories Dual Stage Airbags, 17” Aluminum $ Wheels, 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Ken Pollock Sale Price Braking System, Six Standard $ Manufacturer Rebate - 2,000* Airbags, Power Windows, $ Owner Loyalty Rebate - 500* Power Locks
29,789* 27,499*
$
BUY NOW FOR:
24,999*
*Tax and tags additional. Buy now for sale price includes Suzuki Manufacturer rebates of $1,000 on 2012 Suzuki SX4 AWD, SX4 Sedan; $1,500 Suzuki Manufacturer Rebates on Suzuki Grand Vitara and Kizashi; $2,000 Manufacturer Rebates on Suzuki Equator. Buy now for sale price includes $500 Suzuki Owner Loyalty on 2012 Suzuki SX4 Sedan, Equator, SX4 Crossover, Kizashi and Grand Vitara. All Ken Pollock Suzuki discounts applied. Artwork for illustration purposes only. Dealer not responsible for typographical errors. 0% financing in lieu of Suzuki Manufacturers rebates, Owner Loyalty is applicable. Buy now for sale prices valid on IN STOCK vehicles only. PRIOR SALES EXCLUDED.
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16,570* 15,199* $
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Stk#S2005
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2012 SUZUKI SX4 SEDAN
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Business Opportunities
TURN KEY OPERATION
Located at Wyoming Valley Mall must sell. $125,000 negotiable. Ask for Rob 570-693-3323
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Furniture & Accessories
Mattress Queen Plush-Top Set New in Plastic Must Sell ASAP $150 Call Steve @ 570-280-9628 ROCKER, wood/tapestry, $75. RECLINER, Burgundy velour cloth, $125. SOFA, CHAIR, OTTOMAN, 3 TABLES, great for den. Wood and cloth, all in excellent condition. $450. Call after 6 PM 570-675-5046 SOFA & LOVE SEAT. Green with matching pillows & removeable wooden legs. Great condition. Asking $300 for set. 570-793-6040 SOFA, LOVESEAT, CHAIR. Brown. Fair condition. FREE 570-3882388
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Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets
746
Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets
700 MERCHANDISE 702
Air Conditioners
LG&AIRHeat CONDITIONER Pump
18,000.4 SEER R410 Refrigerant Wall mounted, ductless. 220 volt. One indoor, one outdoor unit with remote control. Call 570-288-0735
710
Appliances
WEST WYOMING FLEA MARKET 6th Street
OPEN SPACE YEAR ROUND AVAILABLE INSIDE & OUT ACRES OF PARKING
OUTSIDE SPACES - $10 GENE’S RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES 60 Day Warranty Monday-Friday 8:00PM-5:00PM Saturday 8:00AM-11:00AM Gateway Shopping Center Kingston, PA
(570) 819-1966
712
Baby Items
CAR SEATS. 2 infant/toddler 5 point harness car seats. 1 blue & grey, 1 black & grey. Both in good condition $20 each. 570-793-6040 STROLLER. New 3 wheel jogger still in box, never used. Paid $249, asking $125 & a new cradle baby swing with canopy. Paid $160, asking $100, or $225 for all items. Call 570-771-6081
716
Building Materials
TILE, approximately 300 available, can by smaller quantities. $2.00 per tile. 570-288-3947
726
Clothing
COAT
KENNETH COLE Beige, size 6, hardly worn. $75. 570-855-5385
730
Computer Equipment & Software
COMPUTER. Complete set up includes office size desk & chair. Emachines CPU with XP Home. Craig flat screen monitor, Lexmark color printer. Excellent. All $300 570-489-2675
744
Furniture & Accessories
COMPUTER DESK: Very good condition. Black with slide keyboard shelf. $45. 570-740-1412 or 570-498-0439 Entertainment center with glass stereo cabinet. Very good condition. Asking $75. 570-239-6011 HUTCH, Lighted Oak Dining Room. 2 pieces, bottom is combination of doors & drawers. 570-313-9763
548 Medical/Health
Saturday 10am-2pm Sunday 8am-4pm
To place your ad Call Toll Free 1-800-427-8649 750
Jewelry
CAROL IS BUYING
PAYING TOP DOLLAR for your gold, silver, co ins, scrap jewelry, rings, diamonds, necklaces,bracelets, old antique costume jewelry. Guaranteed to be paid top dollar. WE MAKE HOUSE CALLS! 570-855 7197 570-328-3428
752 Landscaping & Gardening
SUNDAY DISPATCH 758 Miscellaneous
5 5 5 5 5 5 Red hat, size large, $20. Hooded black cape, $40. Cut glass dinner & serving pieces & a large vase, $25 for all. Corner shelves 60” metal & wood, $50 for both. Nautical decor, $18. 5 beautiful ceramic ducks, $20. One 29” Rooster & one 19” duck with babies, $30 for both. 570-267-2600 5 5 5 5 5 5 Yard sale leftovers, household items, decorations, wooden shelf, etc.Asking $200 for everything, call 570-239-6011
774
Restaurant Equipment
LIGHT, Neon, CocaCola. $50, firm. 570-313-9763
780
TV. 60” HD Projection TV. Good condition. $200, OBO. 570-313-9763
786 Toys & Games TRAX. Girl’s, kid’s, 18 months + up. New in box, battery & charger included. Asking $50. 570-328-4927
796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise
VITO’S & GINO’S
Wanted:
ALL JUNK CARS & TRUCKS Highest Prices Paid!! FREE PICKUP
288-8995
WE PAY MORE
FOR YOUR GOLD, SILVER JEWELRY, COINS SCRAP JEWELRY, Bring it on down for a great price. Anything old in good condition, trains, toys etc. 570-328-3428 570-855-7197
800 PETS & ANIMALS 810
Cats
756
815
Potty Chair, new Invacare, folding walker with front wheels, folding walker. Excellent condition. All for $20. 570-735-6638
758 Miscellaneous Car Rims. Honda, 4 pair 15” will fit any model Accord, Civic, and Del-Sol cars. Brand new. asking $175 570-239-6011. Drain pipe, black 12’ $5. Splash block, 36”, concrete, $5. Rain lamp-lights, needs motor, $5. Sheet rock, 4’ x 8’, also smaller pieces, $5. Ax, single edge, long handle $10. Cro wbar, heavy, 64”, $10. Bow saw, 36’ $5. Bowl, lead crystal, $20. 570-675-0920
570-301-3602
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548 Medical/Health
REGISTERED DIETITIAN Kingston Commons, a Long Term Care Facility located in Kingston, PA, is looking for a Registered Dietician. Candidates for this full-time position must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Food & Nutrition, have clinical experience in healthcare setting, have a current PA licensure and registration with ADA.
Dogs
PAWS
Kingston Commons
able, health certified. $700 to $1,500.
HAVANESE PUPPIES All colors and both genders available. $700 to $1,300 www.willowspring cavaliers.com 215-538-2179
GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES Pure-Bred. Black & Brown. $500. Call 570-840-4243
906 Homes for Sale
EXETER
SWOYERSVILLE
AKC, 9 weeks, 1 female, & 1 male. Chocolate & White. Shots & wormed. Vet checked. Home Raised. $500. 570-864-2643
SHIH-TZU PUPPIES Shots current.
$500 570-250-9690
Say it HERE in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130
900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 906 Homes for Sale Having trouble paying your mortgage? Falling behind on your payments? You may get mail from people who promise to forestall your foreclosure for a fee in advance. Report them to the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency. Call 1-877FTC-HELP or click on ftc.gov. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC.
OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm
362 Susquehanna Ave Completely remodeled, spectacular, 2 story Victorian home, with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, new rear deck, full front porch, tiled baths and kitchen, granite countertops, all Cherry hardwood floors throughout, all new stainless steel appliances and lighting, new oil furnace, washer dryer in first floor bath. Great neighborhood, nice yard. $174,900 (30 year loan, $8,750 down, $887/month, 30 years @ 4.5%) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490
OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm
52 Barber Street Beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in the heart of the town. With new carpets, paint, windows, doors and a modern kitchen and bath. Sale includes all appliances: refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Nice yard and superb neighborhood. Priced to sell at $89,900 or $433.00 per month (bank rate; 30 years, 4.25%, 20% down). Owner also willing to finance 100% of transaction with a qualified cosigner. Call Bob at 570-654-1490
ENHANCE YOUR PET CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE
JENKINS TWP.
Highland Hills 8 Patrick Road Magnificent custom built tudor home with quality throughout. Spacious 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 story living room with fireplace and library loft. Dining room, family room and 3 season sunroom which overlooks professionally landscaped grounds with gazebo and tennis/basketball court. Lower level includes recreation room, exercise room and 3/4 bath. Enjoy this serene acre in a beautiful setting in Highland Hills Development. Too many amenities to mention. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-723 $399,900 Call Terry 570-885-3041 Angie 570-885-4896
Featured on WNEP’s Home & Backyard. Move right into this 3 bedroom, 2 bath immaculate home with custom maple eat in kitchen, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, Jacuzzi tub, 2 fireplaces, abundance of storage leading outside to a private sanctuary with deck/pergola & Koi pond. Off street parking. MUST SEE. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-733 $189,900 Call Keri 570-885-5082
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ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES Call 570-379-3729
German Shepherd Purebred puppies. $550 less cash discount. Please call 570-836-8044
PITTSTON
175 Oak Street New furnace, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1st floor laundry room, 3 season porch, fenced yard and off street parking. MLS#12-721 $84,900 Call Patti 570-328-1752 Liberty Realty & Appraisal Services LLC
3 Bedrooms 1 Bath Finished Walk-Out Basement Corner Lot Single Car Garage
WYOMING
DOUBLE BLOCK
Easily converts to single home. New roof, electric, windows & 2 car garage. Remodeled. 66 x 100 feet, fenced lot, $120,000. 570-693-2408
912 Lots & Acreage
119 West Union Street Out of flood zone! Large, 2 story frame with 2, three bedroom apartments. Off street parking, Large, dry basement, oil heat, large front porch and yard, also 4 room “rented” cottage, with garage in the rear of the same property. $85,000. Great home and/or rental. Call 570-542-4489
196 Foote Avenue Corner lot, bordering Foote Ave and McAlpine St. Commercial zoning. $10,000 or best offer. Please Call 610-675-9132
915 Manufactured Homes
EAST MOUNTAIN RIDGE (Formerly Pocono
Park) and San Souci Park. Like new, several to choose from, Financing &Warranty, MobileOneSales.net Call (570)250-2890
WEST PITTSTON
$57,900
Call Vince 570-332-8792
TRUCKSVILLE 130 Harris Hill Rd
For Sale or Lease Remodeled doublewide mobile home on solid foundation. Featuring 3 bedrooms, new kitchen, new carpet, fresh paint & nice yard with deck. Only $49,000. Call 570-466-6334
DOUBLE BLOCK OUT OF FLOOD ZONE 3 bedrooms each side, modern kitchens with birch cabinets, lower level recreation room on one side. 3 season porches overlooking semi-private yard. New roof in 2011. $145,000 570-654-3755
941
Apartments/ Unfurnished
AVOCA
Modern & spacious 1st floor, wall to wall carpet. Appliances, washer & dryer hookup. Off street parking. Security, no pets. $450 month. 570-655-1606
941
Apartments/ Unfurnished
944
Commercial Properties
971 Vacation & Resort Properties
HARVEYS LAKE
1 bedroom, 1st floor 1 bedroom. $650/month all inclusive. W/w carpeting. Security, No Pets. 570-690-1591 DUPONT Completely remodeled, modern 2 bedroom townhouse style apartment. Lots of closet space, with new carpets and completely repainted. Includes stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer hook up. Nice yard & neighborhood, no pets. $595 + security. Call 570-479-6722
PITTSTON
1 or 2 bedroom, wall to wall carpeting. Off street parking. Stove, fridge, porch, sewer, garbage. $450/ month. No Pets (570) 947-5113
315 PLAZA 1,750 SQ. FT. & 3,400 SQ.FT OFFICE/RETAIL 570-829-1206
WEST PITTSTON
PITTSTON 2 bedroom, 1 bath.
Nice neighborhood. Off street parking Own basement. $500/month + utilities + 1 mo. security 347-668-6568
OFFICE SPACE
Containing Six separate offices, 1 large meeting room. Segregated bathrooms. Kitchenette. Total recent renovation. Great location. Lot parking in rear. $3,500 monthly. 570-299-5471
950
DURYEA
2nd Floor, 2 bedroom, kitchen, living room, refrigerator and stove provided, washer/dryer hookup, 3 rooms, wall to wall carpeting, sewer included. Quiet neighborhood, No pets. $485 per month, lease, 1st, and security deposit, and references required. Call 570498-0949
EXETER
1st floor. 3 rooms + bath. Appliances included & some utilities. $520 + electric, security & references. No pets, no smoking. 570-574-9561 or 570-696-3523
FORTY FORT
2nd floor, 4 rooms, wall to wall carpet, heat, public water, sewer & recycling fees included. Tile bathroom with shower. Attic & yard. Stove & fridge furnished. Washer / dryer hookup. Good location, off street parking, No pets. 1 year lease & security, $650. Call 570-655-0530
KINGSTON
Beautiful, oversized executive style apartment in large historic home. Two bedrooms, one bath, granite kitchen, hardwood floors, dining room, living room, basement storage, beautiful front porch, washer/ dryer. $1,200 monthly plus utilities. No pets. No smoking. Call 570-472-1110
KINGSTON Freshly painted, 2
bedrooms, refrigerator & stove, washer/dryer & water provided, off-street parking, no pets, $525/month + heat, electric & security deposit. Call (570)417-2919
KINGSTON/PRINGLE
Totally remodeled, clean, 1 ½ bedroom half double (apartment size). All new stainless appliances. Backyard, large driveway. No pets. $625 + utilities & security. Call Fadwa, 570-574-1818
NANTICOKE
1st floor. 1 bedroom. ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED! Off street parking. Fresh paint. NO PETS $525 + security 570-477-6018 leave message
30+ DAY
BEING REMODELED
NORTH WILKES-BARRE FIRST FLOOR Spacious 1 bedroom with aesthetic fireplaces, new kitchens, wallto-wall, built in appliances & MORE. APPLICATION/EMPLO YMENT VERIFICATION “being considered” NO PETS/SMOKING 2 YEARS @ $625+ UTILITIES. MANAGED!
America Realty 288-1422
Half Doubles
PITTSTON
2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, living room, eat in kitchen. Stove, garbage disposal, fridge, washer & dryer included. Carpeted & newly painted, A/C. Trash & sewer paid. Off street parking for 1 car. No smoking. No pets. $575 + utilities, security & 1st month. 570-696-1485 Leave Message
PITTSTON
3 rooms, 1 large bedroom, completely renovated, corian counters, off street parking. $550/per month. Utilities by tenant. Call 570-654-5387
WEST PITTSTON
Large 2 bedroom, 2nd floor . Hardwood floors, balcony, heat & hot water included. $775/month + security. No smoking. 570-947-9340
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KINGSTON
Nice area. Modern, clean, 1 bedroom, 2nd floor. Recently painted. Refrigerator & stove, washer/ dryer hook up, off-street parking, no dogs. $550/ month & security, includes heat, water & sewer. 570-545-6057
DURYEA
SHICKSHINNY
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$600 males $650 females. Dewormed. Ready to go. Great mothers day present! 570-328-2569
Move right into this beautiful 4 bedroom home in desirable Rockledge development. Many upgrades & features including modern kitchen with granite countertops, 22x20 great room, 2 fireplaces, new paint, carpet, gorgeous 2 tier deck & much more. $245,000. For more information or to schedule a viewing please Call 570-242-5381
Completely remodeled home with everything new. New kitchen, baths, bedrooms, tile floors, hardwoods, granite countertops, all new stainless steel appliances, refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, free standing shower, tub for two, huge deck, large yard, excellent neighborhood $154,900 (30 year loan @ 4.5% with 5% down; $7,750 down, $785/month) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490
EXETER
Nice size 4 bedroom home with some hardwood floors, large eat in kitchen with breakfast bar. 2 car garage & partially fenced yard. Close to everything! $89,000 Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832
Apartments/ Unfurnished
TAYLOR
DURYEA
$159,900 Good visibility commercial location. Room for up to 3 businesses! Also has 2 apartments., off-street parking for 8 w/ possibility. of much more in rear. Great for Beauty/Nail Salon, Fitness Studio, Shop, and Garage type businesses. Call CHRISTINE KUTZ for more information. 570-332-8832
941
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906 Homes for Sale
OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm
LAWNMOWER. Craftsman 21” with bag $95. Runs well. 570-881-7116
Lift chair, mauve, battery back up, very good condition $300 OBO. 570-287-6967 leave message.
Dogs
Televisions/ Accessories
CAT. FREE. 4 year old black & white neutered male. Shots & tested. Friendly. Needs a loving home. 570-690-8442
Medical Equipment
815
WILKES-BARRE 155 W. River St.
1 bedroom, some appliances included, all utilities included except electric, hardwood floors, Pet friendly. $600. 570-969-9268
WILKES-BARRE
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Building & Remodeling
1st. Quality Construction Co.
Roofing, siding, gutters, insulation, decks, additions, windows, doors, masonry & concrete. Insured & Bonded.
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570-606-8438
PITTSTON
119 Lambert St. Spacious 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, cherry kitchen, lots of closets, basement, yard. References + 2 months security. $700 month + utilities. 570-947-7887
PITTSTON Remodeled 3 bed-
room double block. Fenced yard. Pool. $700. Includes garbage, sewer & heat. First / last month’s rent + security. No pets. References. Available May 7. Call 570-954-0655
PITTSTON TWP.
MAINTENANCE FREE!
2 Large Bedrooms. Off-Street Parking No Smoking. $600 + utilities, security, last month. 570-885-4206
GET THE WORD OUT with a Classified Ad. 570-829-7130
WILKES-BARRE 1/2 double. 3 bed-
rooms. Wall to wall carpeting, washer / dryer hookup. Fenced in yard. $475 plus utilities and security. Call 570-472-2392
953 Houses for Rent
DALLAS
FOR SALE OR RENT Single home in gated retirement village. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage. Granite countertops, hardwood floors, gas fireplace, appliances included. Quiet 55 plus community. No Pets. One year lease. $1675/mo + utilities & security. Monthly maintenance fee included. 570-592-3023
EXETER 1st floor, 7 rooms,
large closets. Hardwood floors. New gas furnace. Garage. No dogs, no smoking. $1200/ month, plus utilities & security, includes yard maintenance, water & garbage. Call 570-407-3600
NANTICOKE
Desirable Lexington Village Nanticoke, PA Many ranch style homes. 2 bedrooms $900 + electric only
SQUARE FOOT RE MANAGEMENT 866-873-0478
King’s College Campus 3 Large Bedrooms, living room, wall to wall, large kitchen & bath with tile floors. Stove, fridge, heat, water & off street parking included. Shared yard. $900 + security. That’s only $300 per person. 570-823-0589
SWOYERSVILLE Completely remodeled Large 2 story, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, single family home including refrigerator, stove, dishwasher & disposal. Gas heat, nice yard, good neighborhood,. Off street parking. Shed. No pets. $995 / month. 570-479-6722
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Logistics/ Transportation
Furnished Summer Home. Weekly and/ or Monthly. Starting June to end of August. Washer & dryer. Free boat slips. Wireless internet. 570-639-5041
Logistics/ Transportation
HUGHES
Construction
NEED A NEW KITCHEN OR BATH???? Seasonal Rooms
Roofing, Home Renovating. Garages, Kitchens, Baths, Siding and More! Licensed and Insured. FREE ESTIMATES!! 570-388-0149 PA040387
Looking for Work? Tell Employers with a Classified Ad. 570-829-7130
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Chimney Service
CELLAR RESURFACING
Chimney construction, hauling, small demolition, stucco, porches, sidewalks. Insured. Licensed. I RETURN ALL CALLS! 570-457-5849
1042
Cleaning & Maintainence
HOUSE CLEANING
We would love to clean your home. We clean around your schedule. We clean weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly. We also do one time cleaning. Call Eddie 570-677-0344 or online at www. empresacleaning. com
1057Construction & Building H-D Contracting Flooring, siding, decks & more. Any size job. Call Salvatore 570-881-2191
1162 Landscaping/ Garden O’NEIL’S Landscaping, Lawn Maintenance,Cleanups, shrub trimming, 20 years experience. Fully Insured 570-885-1918
1165
Lawn Care
GRASS CUTTING
Affordable, reliable, meticulous. Rates as low as $20. Emerald Green 570-825-4963
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Pressure Washing
PRESSURE WASHING
Decks, siding, roof / gutter cleaning & patios. Serving the Lackawanna & Luzerne County areas. Call 570-883-1495
542
Logistics/ Transportation
Hiring Experienced Forklift Operators $12.25 hourly, after completion of 90 day probation period. ***STRAIGHT DAY SHIFT OR NIGHT SHIFT (12 hour shifts ave. 42 hours per week) ***75 cent night shift pay differential offered. ***Pay increase based on skill development. Take charge...LEARN AND EARN!
XLC Services, LLC (Logistics) is seeking experienced Forklift Operators - MUST HAVE 1 YEAR FULL TIME EXPERIENCE - with great employment history to work at their Mehoopany, PA location. The following skills are necessary for these positions. • High School Diploma/GED • Computer Skills • Valid Driver’s License • Criminal Background Check • Pass Pre-Employment Drug Screen & Physical All full-time positions come with the following benefits: medical, 8 paid holidays, 401k after 1 year, and paid vacation. Pay increases based on skill development.
EVERY THURSDAY IN MAY from Noon-4pm at the Tunkhannock Public Library
Interested Applicants can Apply Online at www.XLCServices.com. Interviews scheduled Monday thru Friday. Call 800-472-1013 or walk-ins welcome at Job Fairs.
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killed in the line of duty. And a tree will be planted as a living memorial to Capt. TJ Hromisin, who was critically wounded while serving in Iraq. In the column I left out Rodney Pocceschi. My first thoughts were of his family. Many readers would not notice the omission but I knew his family would. And as Mother’s Day approached I wondered about Rodney’s mom. My friend Joe DeLucca was close with Rodney and I called him to ask if I had caused her pain. Joe told me Rodney’s mom died just recently but added that Rodney had another “mom” – Aunt Lucy Pocceschi, of Pittston Township, with whom he and his sisters lived during their high school years. Saturday I spoke with Aunt Lucy who said Rodney was every bit a son to her and that she misses him every day. “He loved my breaded chicken,” she said. “He always told me I should have a stand at the Tomato Festival.”
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On June 23 it will be nine years since Rodney was killed and while there has been some healing, Aunt Lucy, who is now 84, “misses him tremendously.” On this Mother’s Day I am thinking about all the moms and surrogate moms like Aunt Lucy who have endured the loss of a child. No matter how old children may be, they are always their mothers’ babies and they are not supposed to die first. My father’s mother, my Grammy Ackerman, was a two-time Gold Star Mother. Two of her sons were killed in World War II, including my namesake Edward Ackerman. She also lost another son in an automobile accident and a daughter, to whom she gave the unusual name of Leafa even though she was already dead at birth. My mom’s heart always ached for my grandmother. “It must be so painful to have to bury your child,” she said whenever she’d hear of such a
tragedy. When that fate befell her friend Helen Adonizio when Helen’s daughter Mary Christine died, my mom went to pieces. And when my mother’s own daughter, my sister Barbara, succumbed to cancer, well, we all believed it hastened my mom’s death. She joined her daughter less than four months later. To me there is no sadder sight than a grieving mom. After a high school classmate, Walter McCracken, died in a New Year’s Eve car crash the same year that we graduated, his mother placed a memorial ad in the Sunday Dispatch every single year on New Year’s Day until she, herself, passed away. Oftentimes, she walked to the newspaper from her home about a mile away, the sad expression on her face never changing. And my wife often comments on another grieving mother, the mom of our classmate Billy Kause who was killed in Vietnam in 1968. Billy’s grave in
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Pittston Cemetery is not far from that of Mary Kay’s dad and she recalls Mrs. Kause coming every day to kneel and pray. Then, of course, there’s Mary, mother of Jesus Christ. At the foot of the cross, she may have found comfort holding the Son of God, but it’s difficult to imagine her not thinking: “This is my baby boy.” There are dozens and dozens of grieving moms living among us, going about their business, bumping into us in stores or at church or even at parties where we might share a laugh or two. We know better than to mention the burden they carry, but while we cannot see the permanent wounds on their hearts, we cannot help but notice the changed look in their eyes. So, as we honor our moms today, both living and deceased, let us say a special prayer for those who grieve. Not that they need our prayers, however, for surely they must have a special place in the heart of God.
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It is said people go into journalism for two reasons: to comfort the afflicted and to afflict the comfortable. For nearly 45 years, I have devoted myself almost exclusively to the first of these reasons. That’s why I felt so bad last Sunday when I realized I had omitted a name of a “Hometown Hero” from my column. I was writing hoping to drum up support for the Hometown Heroes Memorial planned for the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce grounds. The memorial – a flag pole surrounded by markers, and tributes from donors inscribed on blocks and brick pavers – will honor those local heroes who recently sacrificed their lives for causes they believed in. They are: Lt. Col. Richard Berrettini, 1st Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo, Army Specialist Dale Kridlo, all three of whom died in action in Afghanistan; and Pennsylvania State Trooper Joshua Miller and Virginia Beach Police Officer Rodney F. Pocceschi, both of whom were
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These two houses and one behind them are coming down to create parking A sign on Kennedy Boulevard indicates and open a view of the firehouse and the 'Tomato Bar.' JACK SMILES/THE SUNDAY DISPATCH a condo unit is coming soon.
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Advanced Arms at 81 S. Main St. is getting a new faÿade.
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Architect's conception for what is for now being called 'Mike and Andy's Tomato Bar' on Spring Street in Pittston, near the Pittston Tomato Festival lot.
Mike Partash emphasized that nothing, with the exception on an outdoor seating area, is set in stone. “We’re still in the preliminary stages. There are a lot of unknowns.” The façade design is by architect Paul Lewis who also designed the Napoli façade. He said the Tomato Bar façade will be similar, but not the same. “We’re going for an old-time pub
feel. Because it is in the alley, we want to create something that will draw the eye into the alley.” The façade, which is partially paid for with a city façade grant, will feature deep, nine-foot high windows with rows of smaller panes above, new and rebuilt cornices and “globe in a cage lighting.” The color scheme is beige with a black background and cranberry windows.
The two houses on Spring Street across from the bar and an adjacent one on Kennedy are going to be demolished, which will open up a view of the bar and the firehouse and create parking The Tomato Bar is just one of several projects, some ongoing and others about to start, which are the next phase of the remaking of the heart of downtown. On Thursday, a bid was award-
ed to Hadley Construction to build a “pocket park” in the 40 x 40 lot between Napoli’s and the Dental Building. The pocket park will feature landscaping, a water wall, seating area and a small stage for light musical entertainment. Mike Lombardo of the redevelopment authority envisions See DOWNTOWN, Page 26
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While the opening of what the city calls the “Tomato Bar” in the Old Bottoms Up on Spring Street behind the Penn Park Building is still months away, a plan for its motif is taking shape. Co-owner Mike Partash said, “We might call it Mike and Andy’s Tomato Bar but I’m not 100 percent on that. We’ve got to get a game plan. Honest to God I don’t know exactly what we will do.” Partash and his brother, Andy, are business partners. Mike did say the plan calls for an outdoor patio or deck and he has a rough idea what the two will do inside. “We gutted the place down to the brick and we like the way that brick looks. We think it will have an industrial look with exposed duct work. We might do some of the stuff we did at the ale house with the beers.” The Partash brothers owned the River Street Ale House on River Road in Jenkins Township which had a multiple beer tap system and featured import and craft beers. It was destroyed by the flood last September. They also own Brews Brothers on River Road.
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Another white space being covered by a Borini Latest mural by 82 year old artist on wall of Pittston Dental By JACK SMILES
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Joe Borini is completing yet another mural depicting the history of Pittston. This one is on the wall of Pittston Dental and includes the very building it is in. JACK SMILES/THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
Joe Borini hasn’t filled every white space in the area with a mural, but at age 82 he’s still trying. Borini is Pittston’s unofficial resident artist and mural painter. He was voted Best Local Artist in the Sunday Dispatch Best of Greater Pittston readers’ poll in 2010. Borini works in different mediums, but is probably best known for his drawings, paintings and murals of historic Pittston, two of which fill the walls of Savo’s Pizza. There’s a 124-foot Borini mural in Gerrity’s supermarket in West Pittston. Borini murals grace the walls of many local private homes and he’s painted pa-
triotic themed murals for VFWs, American Legions and the Marine Corps League in Miners Mills. Borini has been painting since he was 5 or 6 years old. “When I was a kid, I couldn’t stand white paper lying around,” he said. “I remember my mother had wallpaper and I knew there would be some leftover and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it so I could paint on it.” The past three weeks he has been attacking another white space. Working from a small painting he did years ago, he is painting a scene of vintage Pittston on a 9 X 7 wall in the waiting room of Pittston Dental on Main Street. The scene includes the very building in which he is working.
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No ‘Reggae’ dinner-dance this year The Earthly Angels Autism Fund, founded in 2001 by Ron and Brenda D’Eliseo after their son Robert was diagnosed with autism, has established an endowment fund with the Luzerne Foundation to ensure that their cause of promoting awareness of autism and supporting programs to aid autistic children and adults will continue far into the future. “This will allow us to continue to have the funding into perpetuity and to provide funding for services forever,” Ron D’Eliseo wrote in a letter being mailed to nearly 300 supporters of the Earthly Angels. D’Eliseo points out in the letter that since its inception, the Earthly Angels Autism Fund has donated more than $150,000 to community programs benefiting autistic individuals. “We have provided funding for therapeutic
services, summer camps, swim lessons, technology, playground equipment and much more,” he writes, adding, “We couldn’t have served so many children without your support.” D’Eliseo explained that by forming the endowment fund, the Earthly Angels will scale back fundraising projects and eliminate the annual summer dinner-dance titled “Reggae for Robert.” He said this is in part because of “today’s economic hard times” to which the Earthly Angels board is sensitive. In the letter, he writes that the organization’s mission “to proactively increase awareness; provide funding to qualified nonprofit organizations for autistic services, support programs and education; and to bring hope to those families who deal with the hardships of this disorder”
remains the same. D’Eliseo pointed out recent studies that show 1 in 77 children born are now diagnosed with autism. The letter asks those who wish to continue to support the Earthly Angels with a monetary gift may do so by sending checks made out to the Earthly Angels Autism Fund to: Earthly Angels Autism Fund, 32 Huckleberry Lane, Duryea, PA 18642. Other members of the Earthly Angels board of directors are: Anthony D’Eliseo, Anthony Grabosky, Dr. Salvatore Infantino, Tom Kelly, Rev. Paul McDonnell, OSJ, Michael O’Donovan, Atty. Joseph Saporito, Jr., Ed Ackerman, Tom Blaskiewicz, Rudy Forlenza, Candice Kelly, Patrick Lizza, Karen O’Donovan and David Harding.
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Gina Malsky in the nave of St. Casimir's Church, Pittston, which is about to become an art and performing art center. JACK SMILES/THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
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The bell is ringing again at the former St. Casimir’s Church at 65 Church St. But the peals aren’t a call to Mass. They are a call to actors, singers, dancers and artists of any kind. Gina Malsky, the owner of Downtown Arts in a former Methodist church on Franklin Street in Wilkes-Barre, is planning to open what she will call Downtown Arts II in the former St. Casimir’s. Ray Hassey brought the church from the Scranton Diocese for Malsky to manage. Since the real estate closing last month, Malsky enjoys ringing the bell every time she opens the building. “Every time I come, in I ring it,” she said. “And everybody on the street wonders what’s happening here. It’s going to be great to open our doors and get everybody in here to see what we’re up to. Everybody is wondering.” While the Wilkes-Barre church and St. Casimir’s are both called Downtown Arts, Malsky claims they are different. “In Wilkes-Barre, we have more studio space. We rent out 15 different areas for art, pottery, voice, fencing, theater. Downtown Arts 2 is more of a performance venue.” To that end, Applause Theater, a community theater now located in Duryea, will be the main tenant at DA II. Wally Kulick, the president and co-founder of Applause Theater, has high hopes for what the renovated church will look like as a community theater venue. “It’s going to be grand, amazing,” he said, “and we are going to keep the integrity of the church.” Kulick said Applause will offer voice and theatrical classes, children’s programs, run a season of shows and open the venue for other community theaters. “They are a great group,” Malsky said of Applause. “Very eager. Great energy.” With the pews removed, the main section of the church is a
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Coal being reclaimed from 25 acre culm dump Estimated 1.2 million tons of mine waste at site By JACK SMILES
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To long-time local residents, culm piles are part of the landscape. But the landscape is being altered by a coal reclamation project on 25 acres of land spanning parts of Dupont and Avoca bordered by Quail Hill. The ingress is near the bridge at the end of Pittston Avenue. Mineral Reclamation - which lists its address and phone number under G & Albert Consultants, 30 Market St., Pittston - entered into an agreement to reclaim the coal product from the waste with the Central Development Group LCC of WilkesBarre and Ray Hassey, the owners of the land. According to the Office of Surface Mining (OSM), the contract calls for five acres at a time to be reclaimed. “Based on how well the process goes and what grade of material they get, they can decide to keep going. It’s market driven,” an OSM spokesman said. In his presentation to Dupont Borough Council last year, George Albert of Mineral Reclamation estimated there were 1.2 million tons of culm on the site and that it would take four to five
years to complete the project. The culm is dry screened on site to separate rock from the coal product which is loaded on tri-axle trucks. About 10 to 15 trucks a day haul the screened product to a co-gen power plant in Schuylkill County. The project is called the Heidelberg Reclamation Project because the Heidelberg Coal Company operated a breaker on the site from 1933 to 1958. The site had been mined as early as 1874 by the Hillside Iron & Coal Company. According to oldforgecoalmine.com, it reached its peak production of 308,452 tons of coal in 1917 when it was operated by the Lehigh Valley Coal Company, working the Mary Slope, Clark Slope, Red Ash Slope, No 2 Shaft, No 2 Drift and Pittston No 2 Drift. In 1959, the site was operated
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Local endorsements were no use to Tim Holden Dem candidate Cartwright won in all 11 municipalities here in Greater Pittston jsmiles@psdispatch.com
The official tally is in on the April 24 primary election. In the race for the Democratic nomination in the 17th Congressional District, Matt Cartwright defeated incumbent Tim Holden 57 percent to 43 percent districtwide. While it was a mildly surprising result, it wasn’t shocking. But the numbers here in the Greater Pittston municipalities in the 17th were somewhat shocking. Despite endorsements for Holden by the Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, many of the mayors, councils and state representatives in the 11 local municipalities in the 17th, including Pittston City Council, Wyoming Mayor Bob Boyer and State Rep Mike Carroll, Cartwright won in all 11 municipalities and in all of the 31 wards and districts in those municipal-
ities. And it was a more than 2-to-1 rout here. The 11 local municipalities went for Cartwright by11 points more than the district did, 68.7 to 31.2, 3488 – 1586. Cartwright’s biggest wins locally were in West Wyoming where he took 74 percent of the vote and Pittston, 73 percent. Holden’s best showing was in Avoca where he lost, 55-45, 269198. Town.. tally.. Cartwright % Pittston ...... 608 – 220 ...... 73 West Pittston .. 257 – 102 .. 71 Avoca ........269 – 198........ 55 Dupont .......327 – 125....... 72 Duryea .......467 – 256....... 64 Exeter ................463 – 190 70 Hughestown ....164 – 96.... 63 Jenkins Twp... 371 – 157... 70 Wyoming...... 208 – 94...... 68 West Wyoming 298 – 103 74 Yatesville.............. 56 – 45 56 Total .....3488 – 1586 .....68.7
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Kylie A. Sheplock of West Pittston was elected president of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE). SWE is a not-for-profit national educational and service organization, founded in 1950 and is the driving force to promote women in engineering careers. Sheplock is a 2008 graduate of Wyoming Area High School and is now a senior in biological engineering majoring at Penn State University main campus, where she is involved with Engineering Ambassadors and Women Engineering Program Lead. She has interned with Linde Corporation (Summer 2009), Penn State Integrated Design Services (Summer 2010), Co-op with Kellogg Company (Spring 2011- Summer 2011) and Campbell Soup Company (Summer 2012). Sheplock is the daughter of Greg and Marie Sheplock of West Pittston. She is the granddaughter of Thomas and Ellen Shanahan of Plains and the late Thomas and Mary Alice Sheplock of West Pittston and the late Joan A. Shanahan. Linda A. Rubino, of West Wyoming, a senior at Lock Haven University, performed as a member of Cantori for the Lock Haven University choirs, directed by Professor Ronald Miller and accompanied by
Pittston Kiwanis Club and the Greater Pittston YMCA have joined together for this year’s Kiwanis Annual Golf Tournament slated for June 15 at Emanon Country Club. The Pittston Kiwanis raises money to support scholarship programs it provides and the summer camp at the Greater Pittston YMCA. Cost of the tournament is $75 per golfer which includes golfing, a cart, light lunch, dinner, rewards and gifts. Registration forms, which are due June 8, can be found at the Greater Pittston YMCA or by logging onto www.greaterpittstonymca.org. Registration starts at 10 a.m. with tee off beginning at 11:30 a.m. Awards will be given to the best flight, longest drive and closest to the pin. Planning this year’s Kiwanis Annual Golf Tournament are, from left, first row, Drew Cisney, Michael Szumski, Sarah Mizenko, Child Care program participants. Second row, Sal Bernardi, Kiwanis president; Craig Lukatch, CEO of Greater Pittston YMCA; Ron Faust, golf tournament committee member; and Don Shearer, Pittston Kiwanis vice president.
Kathleen Malenke, in a concert at the Price Performance Center on Sunday, April 29. The concert, entitled “With Heart-Felt Thanks,” was performed to a standing-room only auditorium. Birthday notes Happy birthday wishes go to Loreann Napkora, of West Wyoming, who celebrates her birthday on May 18. Happy belated birthday wishes to Martina Kaminski who celebrated her birthday onMay 12.
They’re new Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center announces newborns for April 16-30: A boy was born to Tara and Rick Garubba, of Pittston, on April 16 A girl was born to Krystle and Adam Kowalczk, of Wyoming, on April 17 A boy was born to Julianne Fromel and Stanley Knick III, of Duryea, on April 23 A girl was born to Heather and Richard Banks, of Wyoming, on April 26 A boy was born to Laura and Rich Kapalka, of Pittston, on April 27
Klus honored Sheryl Ann C. Klus, of West Wyoming, was named to the Pallas Society at Lebanon Valley College. The Pallas Society is a campus-based honor society established at Lebanon Valley College on April 19, 2009. Membership consists of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni who are committed to social justice in its many forms. Klus was eligible for membership based on participation in the Social Justice Institute earlier this year. A Wyoming Area High School graduate, Klus is a senior early childhood education and
special education major at LVC. Alpha Sigma Nu Brian Musto, of Pittston, and Jonathan Schall, of Wyoming, were among the 59 University of Scranton students inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the national honor society for students in Jesuit colleges and universities, at a ceremony held recently on campus. Titanic in Duryea Juniors and seniors who have distinguished themselves in scholarship, loyalty and service are eligible for membership. Titanic-The Musical will be presented by the Limelight Players at The Phoenix Performing Arts Center, 409-411 Main St., Duryea, a recognition of the 100-year anniversary of the sinking of the ocean liner. Several local young adults (7 years old - 20 years old) are involved in the production. Show Dates: May 24 (7:00 p.m.), May 25 (7:00 p.m.), May 26 (7:00 p.m.), May 27 (1:00 p.m.), May 31 (7:00 p.m.), June 1 (7:00 p.m.), June 2 (7:00 p.m.), June 3 (1:00 p.m.). Tickets are $12. Reservations can be made by calling 570-4573589 or 570-814-6790 or by email at StarlitSheen19@aol.com San Cataldo Picnic Carmen Saporito, president of the San Cataldo Mutual Air Society of Pittston, announced the annual Family Picnic on Saturday, June 9, at the Checkerboard Inn, 385 Carverton Road, Trucksville, beginning at 1 p.m. Music will be provided by “Millenium.” The picnic is an all-day affair catered by the Checkerboard Inn. Saporito promises great food, fun and games for the whole family. Tickets are $18 for full members, $25 for social members and friends, and $12.50 for children 12 years old and younger, and can be purchased by calling Pete or Carla at 655-1551.
Performance Friday at St. Maria Goretti Church Hall in Laflin By MARY THERESE BIEBEL
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Internationally known singers Samir Date and Dipalee Somaiya are sure to charm a local audience when they perform songs from Bollywood on May 18, but concert organizers hope their audience will be charmed even more by the idea of helping children. The youngsters in question live in remote villages in India, where $1 a day can support a classroom in which they’ll mas-
ter reading and writing and learn about health and hygiene. The non-profit Ekal Vidyalaya foundation hopes these lessons will lead to empowered citizens, economic development and all sorts of good things. “What we are really looking for is sponsorship of a school,” said Nirmala Nirmul of Mountain Top, one of the organizers of the concert, which will take place at St. Maria Goretti Church in Laflin. Since its founding in 2000-01 in New Delhi, Ekal Vidyalaya
PA kindergarten registration listed George Cosgrove, superintendent of the Pittston Area School District, has announced that registration of students who plan to attend kindergarten in the district for the 2012-13 school year will take place on May 21, 22, 23 and 24. Registration hours will be 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. at the Ben Franklin Kindergarten Center, Walnut Street, Dupont. Students will be registered alphabetically according to their
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has reached more than 1 million students in 36,783 schools. This is in keeping with the philosophy of Swami Vivekananda, who is quoted on the organization’s website: “If a poor child cannot come to education, education must go to him.” The organization’s goal is to reach 100,000 villages by 2015. To raise awareness of its work, the Ekal Vidyalaya this year has arranged a concert titled “Bollywood Milestones 1961-2011.” Movies from that era that are a creative product of India’s answer to Hollywood are filled with music. Date and Somaiya, whose voices can be heard in various Bollywood movies, have been traveling from city to city in the United States to put on the show. The pair have received rave reviews for their lively performances, Nirmul said, and organizers “are thrilled to have them come to perform locally and offer us the rare opportunity for such entertainment.” Due to limited capacity at the venue, early purchase of tickets is advised.
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Deadline nears for Doo Wop show reservations United Methodist Church, Pittston, Flower Fund is running a bus trip to the Doo Wop Cavalcade Show at the American Music Theater in Lancaster on Saturday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m. Cost is $94 which includes bus seat, show ticket, dinner, all tips and taxes. Reservations must be made no later than May 31. A $50 deposit is required when making reservation and balance is due by August 1. A smorgasbord dinner at Shady Maple follows the show. For additional information or to make a reservation, call 6031915 and leave a message if no answer. YOGA CLASSES During the month of May at Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish, North Main St., Pittston, , Senior Yoga will be offered on Wednesday mornings, 9:3010:30 a.m. There will be no on class May 30. A new class, appropriate for all levels, including beginners, will be offered on Wednesday evenings, 7-8:15 p.m. Senior Yoga incorporates these objectives: breathe, move, strengthen, renew, relax. This is gentle yoga practice designed to increase awareness, flexibility, strength and relaxation. Participants are asked to bring a yoga mat and blanket. No prior experience is needed. Chairs are used to assist those who require them; there is no need to go to the floor. The first class is offered free. Classes will be offered on Wednesdays, May 16, & 23 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at $8 per class YOGA for Peace and Healing is designed for all levels. This class introduces yoga as the pathway toward peace and healing. Students will learn a variety of yoga and mindfulness based practices to assist them in stress release and in healing at the deepest levels. Class is open to all; no prior experience is needed. Participants are asked to bring a yoga mat and blanket. All class sessions are supported by essential oils and aromatherapy candles. The first class free.
Chicken dinner at Wyoming Methodist Wyoming United Methodist Church, 376 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, will offer a chicken dinner from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 19. The dinner is open to the public. Cost for adults
Classes are Wednesdays, May 16, & 23 from 7-8:15 p.m.; $10 per class. PEDIATRIC CLINIC The Care and Concern Pediatric Health Clinic, located in the former Seton Catholic School building on William Street in Pittston, will be open the first and third Thursday of each month. Free health care is provided for infants through age 11. Registration is from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Participants should bring your child’s immunization records with them. Parents or guardians must be present to have their child examined. All services are free and confidential. The clinic is sponsored by the Care and Concern ministries of the Parish Community of St. John the Evangelist, Msgr. John Bendik, Pastor. For more information call 855-6035. STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE The United Methodist Women of the United Methodist Church in Pittston on the corner Broad and Church Streets are having a strawberry shortcake supper on Saturday, June 16 from 4:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. The cost is adults, $5.00 and children, $3.00 and that includes cake, strawberries, ice cream and beverage Wimpies, hotdogs, potato salad, baked beans and cole slaw will also be served. For tickets or additional information call 655-0677 or 6548775.
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REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF WYOMING VALLEY 1700 Wyoming Avenue, FortyFort Pastor Rev. R.F. Dymond Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m. Bible School: 11:45 a.m. Wednesday evening prayer service: 6:30 p.m. every other Wednesday Visitors are welcome. For additional information call 570693-1918 BENNETT PRESBYTERIAN 501 Bennett Street, Luzerne Everyone is welcome. The church is handicap accessible. BETHEL UNITED METHODIST 532Main St. Avoca (570) 457-2566 Pastor Sharon Dietz (570) 282-0104 Sunday – Worship Service 11:15 a.m. Communion first Sunday of each month – non perishable food items will be collected this day. Mondays – Bible study – 6 p.m. alternating each week with Brick UM Church, Duryea. 1st Thursday of each month – food give-away 4 to 6 p.m. for needy of Avoca and Duryea. Non perishable food items and monetary donations are accepted at this time. If you have a prayer request, call Pastor Dietz who will activate prayer chain. BRICK UNITED METHODIST 935 Foote Ave., Duryea
(570)457-4424 Pastor Sharon Dietz (570) 282-0104 Sunday Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School – 10:15 a.m. during morning Worship Services for ages 3-12 Communion first Sunday of each month – non perishable food items will be collected this day. Mondays – Bible study – 6 p.m. alternating each week with Bethel UM Church, Avoca. Miracle of Awareness – coffee time – 6 p.m. meeting 7 p.m. Thursday – New beginnings meeting 7 p.m. Third Thursday of each month – United Methodist Women – 6:30 p.m. CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE CHURCH Luzerne Ave. and Parke Street West Pittston Origins – The Foundation of Creation and Man Part will be held from 7 to 8:15 p.m. through May 13. The study is open to Bible students and well as interested individuals. Pre-registration is recommended by calling the church office 654-2500. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. James H. Breese, pastor, Water Street, Pittston Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Worship and Praise Service/Children’s Sunday School, Adult/Teen Sunday School immediately following service. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UCC 500 Luzerne Avenue West Pittston Rev. Joan Mitchell, Pastor Sanctuary is handicapped ac-
cessible. Sunday at 11 a.m. Morning Worship Service FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 14 Broad Street Pittston Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. with Rev. William N. Lukesh. FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH West Pittston Rev. James Thyren 654-8121 May 13 – 10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Worship; 12:05 p.m. choir rehearsal May 16 – 6:30 p.m. Women’s Association covered dish supper at St. Cecilia’s Services are being held at St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church on 1700 Wyoming Ave, Exeter as we recover from the flood of September 2011. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Wyoming Ave., West Pittston May 13 – 10 a.m. Worship, Sunday School during Worship May 14 – 7 p.m. Boy Scouts May 15 – 7 p.m. SPRC Committee May 16 – 10 a.m. Mommy and Me; 5 p.m. Strings and Wings; 6:30 p.m. TOPS, 7 p.m. Choir May 17 – 6 p.m. Girl Scouts; 7 p.m. Weight Watchers FULL GOSPEL CHAPEL Avoca Adult Sunday School, 9:30; Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday evening Bible study and prayer service at 7:00. The church also hosts the Rose of Sharon Church with Rev. Vincente Torres on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. for the Hispanic community. GLENDALE GOSPEL CHURCH 105 Church Drive Glendale/Pittston Township Sunday Service 10:45 a.m. See FAITH, Page 11
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HOLY MOTHER OF SORROWS PNCC 212 Wyoming Avenue, Dupont Rev. Zbigniew Dawid, Pastor Sunday Masses: 8:00 a.m. Mother’s Day Mass (There is only one Mass this Sunday) 9:15 a.m. Mother’s Day Breakfast. The Parish Men’s Y.M.S. of R. is sponsoring this event. This breakfast is a gift to all Mother’s. All mothers, grandmothers, godmother’s and aunts etc. are invited and welcomed to this breakfast. No Sunday School this week. Daily Mass 9:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Do not forget that every Wednesday in May Devotions to the Blessed Mother at 7:00 p.m. Next week Sunday, May 20, ends the School of Christian Liv-
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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. – 12 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 6547542. Every Wednesday evening Mass is celebrated at 7:00 p.m. in conjunction with the Novena to St. Joseph & St. Joseph Marello. Novena prayers and the blessing of the first-class relic of St. Joseph Marello, Founder of the Oblates of Saint Joseph Congregation, immediately follow the Mass. All are welcome to participate! Tune into Catholic Radio 750 AM. The radio studio is located in the seminary building and is broadcast daily from dawn to dusk. For more information about this station, contact Ed Niewinski at 287-4670. Ascension Thursday – May 17: Masses will be on Wednesday evening (vigil) at 7:00pm and at 7:00am Thursday morning. The Ascension Feast Day is
a holyday of obligation. Annual Triduum & Feast of St. Joseph Marello will be celebrated from May 27-30 in the seminary chapel. Masses will be celebrated each evening of the Triduum (May 27-29) with novena prayers to follow. Preaching this year’s Triduum is Father Gustavo Lopez, OSJ of the California Province, who is currently the parochial vicar at St. Joachim’s Parish, Madera, CA. On the Feast of St. Joseph Marello (May 30), Mass will be offered at 7:00pm by retired Auxiliary Bishop John M. Dougherty, D.D. and concelebrated by the Oblate Fathers. An outdoor reception, hosted by the Josephite-Marellian Lay Association, will follow the Mass. St. Joseph Marello, a native of Asti, Italy, is the Founder of the Congregation of the Oblates of St. Joseph and was canonized a saint by Blessed John Paul II in 2001. Oblate Fathers & Brothers are presently working in 12 different countries throughout the world, with their newest mission scheduled to open in a few months in El Salvador. On the Feast of St. Joseph Marello (May 30) Mass will be offered at 7 p.m. by retired Auxiliary Bishop John M. Dougherty, D.D. and concelebrated by the Oblate Fathers. An outdoor reception will be hosted by the Josephite-Marellian Lay Association. St. Joseph Marello, a native of Asti, Italy, is the Founder of the Congregation of the Oblates of St. Joseph. He was can-
onized by Blessed John Paul II in 2001 and Oblate Fathers & Brothers are working in 12 different countries throughout the world. ST. JOSEPH MARELLO PARISH OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL ST. ROCCO’S Pittston Next weekend the parish welcomes Father Emond Aristil, a representative of the Diocese of Hinche, Haiti. He will share with his faith and ministry of the church in Haiti. Haiti is the poorest country in western hemisphere. Therefore, the church has very limited resources. Father Aristil’s country is experiencing the worse troubling times after the powerful earthquake that struck in 2010. A second collection will be taken for this mission. Thursday, May 17, is the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be celebrated at Mt. Carmel Church: Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. and Thursday at 7:30 &11:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and at St. Rocco’s Church, at 11:30 a.m. St. Joseph Marello Parish Raffle is now underway. Buy your tickets now for a chance to win 2012 Chevrolet Cruz or $20,000. There are only 10 weeks left. Donation $20.00 each and only 2,000 tickets to be sold. Seller of the winning ticket receives $500. Call Connie Toole at 655-3681,
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CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH Luzerne Ave., West Pittston Daily Mass 7:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception; 8:30 a.m. at Holy Redeemer; 12:10 p.m. at Immaculate Conception 6:00 p.m. at Holy Redeemer 7:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception The Parish Bazaar is Fri, Sat, Sun, June 29, 30, and July 1 at Holy Redeemer Church grounds. OUR LADY OF THE EUCHARIST PARISH 535 N Main Street, Pittston Parish Website www.eucharist-pittston.org. Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Daily Mass: 8:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions)
Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. and by appointment Religious Education The School of Religious Education has concluded classes for this school year. The parish is grateful to Maurita Bartnikowski, Director and all the catechists, aides, and substitute teachers. Parish Website The address for the parish webpage is: www.eucharist-pittston.org. You will find links to the Schedule for Liturgical Ministers, weekly bulletins, monthly calendars, upcoming events and additional information. Check out the parish Facebook page for all the latest information. The address is www.facebook.com/OLEPARISH. Ministry to the Sick 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
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make the real connection between your faith and your everyday life! In order to be able to order the necessary materials, we ask that you call the parish office (654-0263) or e-mail tjm65654@gmail.com to register. The program is open to all. New Altar Servers After First Holy Communion we will be forming an instruction class for new altar servers. All young people, grade 2 and up are eligible to be altar servers. If you are interested in this Liturgical ministry, please let Father Tom, Sister Mary Ann or Mrs. Bartnikowski know.
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Salvation Army at 100 This year is the 100th anniversary of the West Pittston chapter of the Salvation Army. Gone are the days when the Salvation Army Band played Christmas carols and hymns on street corners in the Garden Village. In that respect the Salvation Army may not be as visible as it once was, but quietly, behind the scenes they do tremendous charity work. Appropriately, in this, its 100th year in West Pittston, it might be said the Sallies did more good than ever. When the September flood hit, the Salvation Army HQ on Luzerne had eight feet of water knocking out power and heat. In that sense it really was like 100 years ago. Nonetheless the Sallies knew what they had to do: Help people while they helped themselves. They set up a tent alongside their HQ and while they worked to repair their own building, they fed flood victims and provided cleaning and other supplies and just as importantly helped keep up the spirits in town. The provided 7,200 meals for flood victims. So, we salute the Salvation Army in its 100th year in West Pittston.
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Towns should cooperate Thursday there was a meeting in West Wyoming concerning regional cooperation among the West Side boroughs. Thirteen boroughs in the Wyoming Area and Wyoming Valley West School districts were asked to send representatives and seven did: Wyoming, West Wyoming, West Pittston, Larksville, Luzerne, Kingston and Plymouth. State Senator John Yudichak was there and the speaker was Dave Guydish representing the Mountain Cog, a co-op of 22 towns in the Hazleton area which work together. Guydish talked about agreements where the towns chipped in to buy a sewer camera, a tar buggy and road salt as examples and saved a bundle. There’s another meeting in June. Let’s not drop the ball on this.
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Challenged mom is more than up to the challenge By definition, Scleroderma is one of the many life-threatening illnesses that affects skin and connective tissue throughout the body. It is a type of arthritis that tightens the fibers supporting the framework of one’s cells. Scleroderma is considered an autoimmune disease; therefore, one’s body turns and works against its own immune system. It cuts off circulation specifically in the hands and feet. The only thing worse than being afflicted with this fatal disease is watching someone that means the world to you suffer everyday from it. My mother, Debra Leandri, has had this disorder her entire life without even knowing it. At age 27, shortly after she gave birth to my older sister Alyssa, symptoms of this disease started to surface. Five and a half years later at age 32, she was officially diagnosed with Scleroderma after having me. Her condition immediately worsened but went directly into remission and thankfully has been for 20 years. It is safe to say her life is far from easy. She constantly struggles with simple everyday tasks that are usually a breeze for most people. But my mother, just like anyone else, has her good and bad days. Just like any other disease, Scleroderma brings along a lot of unwanted, painful symptoms. She has continuous joint pain around the clock. She cannot walk far distances without taking a break. Being that her skin is tense near her mouth, her visits to
the dentist aren’t that enjoyable. She also cannot open jars, cans or even something as simple as a milk jug. My mother’s condition impacts my life immensely. Most of the time, I like to pretend her illness doesn’t exist and that she is just like another one of my friend’s healthy moms. People always pity my family and me because of my mother, which I personally cannot stand, mainly because people make her out to be someone who is incapable of being normal. My mother doesn’t have to be 100 percent normal to be an extraordinary parent. I honestly believe that no other person can live through what she does and still do it with a smile. If I am diagnosed with this disease when I am older, I hope more than anything I can be as strong and brave as she is. One day she might not be able to sign her name or drive a car or maybe she won’t be at my wedding or around when I have my children, but I prefer not to think of those things. All I know is that I am extremely thankful for today and these very moments to have such an inspiring role model in my life. Because each day I am with her, she shows me that there is no way to be a perfect parent, but a million ways to be a really great one. My mother isn’t just another healthy mom; she’s way more than that. Rachel Leandri
Urges community involvement in moving Duryea forward Residents of our community attended a workshop at the Duryea Municipal Building on February 21. The purpose of the meeting was to capture and build a consensus around what community members identify as Duryea’s assets and opportunities. Now, we need all residents willing to make an effort to support the task. Visions can become a reality. This community works together to gather more than 1,487 tons of residential and commercial
materials annually to be recycled. We can do more for our community. We have available resources. There is money for grants and opportunities for small business in a long-term Community Recovery Planning Process. Please come and contribute to this worthy endeavor. Meetings can be held at 6:30 p.m. on May 23, 24 or 25. Call me See DURYEA, Page 16
Here & gone
Maria Jiunta Heck
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An ABC of Baseball Stars of my Youth count. That’s the rule. We sit at the dinner table, just he and I and we …well…eat. There’s no incessant chatter, no in- fighting over food-throwing. There are no threats to stop calling each other butt-head or idiot (out loud, anyway) and no bribes to eat the beets. It’s just…us. I ask my husband about his day, but let’s be honest – I don’t really care. And instead of answering me, he’s craning his neck at an unnatural angle in order to see someone on the TV named Ian Poulter in iridescent golf pants do something important with a stupid club somewhere in a lot of grass. Yawn. Double yawn. Listen, if I wasn’t the age of a stegosaurus, I would love to have more children. Because, what am I supposed to call this column once everyone leaves me? Geriatric Daze? Not as funny. As it stands now, however, I’d have a better chance of producing a guppy….but I still wish. And, I suppose I should stop asking women on the street with newborns to just have another one for me. I encourage them to simply plop the little bundles in my mailbox…no questions asked! People are starting to look at me suspiciously…plus, I think this request may be construed as illegal. Sigh. The point is, we mothers spend an inordinate amount of minutes and hours and days and weeks and years perfecting this profession of motherhood. We have trained and tested ourselves and excelled, most of the time. Of course, we school our children in the crash course called self-sufficiency and independence. They’re supposed to leave, right? Dr. Phil told me they are. I just wish I felt better about it. I’m hoping that by the time my son loads up the truck with his dorm-ready supplies and leaves skid marks out of West Pittston, I’ll be better prepared. I still have another year to prep and I swear to God I’m going to try to relish it and not spend the time barking at him to pick-up the Gatorade bottles filled with sunflower seeds from under his bed or harp on him to please not sprinkle on my clean toilet seat. When he’s ready to go I’m hoping I’ll wake up one day and find a baby in my mailbox. One without colic. One who will not golf. One who will never leave me. My advice to mother’s everywhere is this: Just. Don’t. Blink. Maria Heck shared her thoughts on motherhood and other things every other week in this space.
A is for Aaron Indomitable Hank, More home runs he hit Than the beer-bellied Yank.
N is for Nellie, Not the old nag; But the sly little Fox Of the second base bag.
B is for Banks, Not for money or fame, Said, “let’s play two” For the love of the game.
O is Oliva, How Tony could hack. And my wish for him Is a Cooperstown plaque
C, Campanella. Wherever bums roam, Campy’s forever Guarding their home.
P is for Podres, Who heard the Bronx cheer . Then in ’55 said This is next year.
D’s for the Duke Of Flatbush, Sir Snider, Whose bat made his foes Considerably contriter
Q for the quotes We got from old Casey; Witty, wise and a little spacey.
E is for Matthews, I give you my word, None were there better Or Braver on third.
R is for Roberts, A sure sign of spring, When the Phillies flew in On Robin’s right wing.
F is for Ford Not one of the mighty, Just a little winner Was Whitey.
S is for Spahn Who got a big kick By throwing the curve And swinging the stick
G is for God, Who for all of His might Is lucky to have Clemente in right.
T is for Thompson, Giant flag unfurled, Bobby fired the shot Heard round the world.
H is for Howard, Got a pitch he could drill And Frank hit the ball Over Capitol Hill.
U is for Uueker Of dubious fame; It’s not how he played, He talked a good game.
I is for me Not a hard-hitting man, But an all-time incurable Ogden Nash fan.
V is for Versalles, No second banana, He ran all the way From the port of Havana.
J is for Jackie, Black baseball machine, More daring a Dodger The world’s never seen.
W is Williams, The Splendid Splinter, Made pitchers wish Summer was winter.
K is for Koufax, Threw batters a curve; Then threw them a fastball. Well, that’s what they heard.
X is for the spot Where DiMaggio signed A 100 G deal, The first of its kind.
L is for Larson And his perfect game. No runs and no hits And a lifetime of fame.
Y is for Yogi, New York, New York Sent Berra to bat And popped the cork.
M is for Musial, Mays, Mantle and Maris; Rog hit 61 And was kinda embarrassed.
Z is for Zimmer, A gamer was Don. Took one for the team With no helmet on.
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In honor of Mother’s Day, I ask you: is this it? There’s a song about how fast the days go by, called “Don’t blink…” I love Kenny Chesney, but he is depressing the crap out of me. He tells me if I blink, I just might miss my babies growing up! And then! They turn into moms and dads? Good God, is there nothing in between? But how can I not blink? In fact, if you wanted to get technical, we all blink about 25 times a minute…so imagine my surprise when I blinked and found my house almost vacant of everyone to whom I have birthed. Kenny’s right. I realize I’ve spent the last seven years endlessly belly-aching to you about the many ways in which my kids are killing me, bit by bit, day by day. They’ve aged me, but in the process, THEY’VE aged and I am so not prepared for it. I looked away for a minute and everyone grewup. I looked the other way and my baby girl is now old enough to order a Pabst Blue Ribbon without a fake ID. Poignantly sad. When I was pregnant with my first born, everyone shared unsolicited parental nuggets with me. The main billboard read: “Enjoy it now! It goes by so fast!” I remember gritting my teeth and curling my toes in pain as I relentlessly breast fed my colicky infant, I thought: “Dear God…I beg of You, make it go faster.” At that time, whenever someone told me to enjoy it, that the days will fly by, I wanted to punch them in the face. You know, we mothers try to enjoy every stinking minute of it, but it’s impossible to do by the time babies #2 and #3 push through. We attempt to balance a trio of rotating plates in the air while maintaining special moments with each child, plus pretend to be a good wife. And life? Well, it just skips by. There it goes, up and away…like so much flotsam in the wind. Madeline has been away at school for three years and now, and when I exhale, Nicholas will plunge forward into the abyss known as Senior Year. As we talk colleges and tuition and outstanding balances to rival the National Debt, I realize that I’m always caught off-guard. Thinking of my younger son, I keep reminding myself: “Well, I still have another one left, ” like I’m talking about the last piece of coconut cream pie. That skewed philosophy worked for awhile, until my 14-year-old decided he doesn’t need me for much anymore…unless you count the feeding, clothing, transport and money thing. Then, I am his queen. More and more these days, there’s no one left at the asylum but my husband and I, and the two smelly dogs and leopard gecko, who does not count because I’m not the one cleaning up his lizard-size turds. If I don’t have to clean your poop, you don’t
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Her hands…a reflection By Christine E. Kiesinger, PhD
It’s the subtle and simple things that we come to remember. In the vast cavern that holds our memories, those that rise to the surface as we grow and change are scenes — snapshots of moments that may have passed us by while they were occurring but took deep hold inside of us — only to appear much later or when we least expect. I wrote this poem, “Her Hands” following the death of my grandmother, Gladys Mirch. The words were inspired by my last visit with my grandmother who, in the end, was completely overcome by the horror of Alzheimer’s disease. Although her illness seemed to strip her of the “whole” of her identity, by God’s grace, there were certain qualities that always seemed to connect us back to who she was and the incredible life she lived — qualities like the chocolate brown of her eyes, the softness of her voice, the crackle of her rare laugh and most of all — the beauty, dexterity and incredible capacity of her “hands.” Before saying good-bye during my last visit with her, I kissed her forehead and placed my hands in hers. As her hands tightened around mine, the warmth conveyed in that moment reminded me that she was still with us and neither illness nor death could rob us of our memories of her. Although written about my grandmother, this piece invites us to reflect upon and to celebrate our own mothers — giving rise to our own memories of “her hands” and how they touched, held, nurtured, loved, served and healed us. If your mother is living, take her hands in yours today, savor the moment and thank her. If she has already passed, take a quiet moment and reflect upon the feel and texture of her hands, raise your eyes to the sky, and utter a word of thanks. If you are a mother, look down at your own hands — study their beauty and form and bow to all the ways that they help you to hold, heal and serve those you love. Her hands… Her hands, brightly colored yarn wrapped
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around her long fingers — her fingers moving in a captivating, synchronized rhythm, as if in a graceful dance as she crotched. Her hands, holding her beloved rosary — each bead pressed firmly between her fingertips — her eyes closed — her lips murmuring the prayers that took her through each decade of the rosary over so many years … through the many decades in which she prayed to the Blessed Mother — prayers for us — for our safety, protection, well being. Her hands, picking bib lettuce from the garden. Her hands, holding blood, red tomatoes. Her hands, holding the weight of summer zucchini and squash. Her hands, wrapped around a cup of steaming hot tea each day after lunch. Her hands, peeling apples, and more apples and more apples … always, apples. Her hands, stained blue after hours picking blueberries. Her hands, kneading dough — the dough of a thousand pies and cookies. Her hands, holding children — her own, her grandchildren, her great grandchildren. Her hand, at the small of your back — her hand radiating the warmth of solace, the force of her strength, and always, her touch, conveying this message: “Everything will be okay — and, all is as it should be.” Her right hand, composing letters in Christmas cards, her penmanship jagged and crooked in her later years, her words, always words of the heart — her words, written by her hands, always words of love, connection, compassion. Her hands in the days before her dying — her skin as thin as parchment — her veins protruding a bright blue, evidence of the life force still throbbing inside of her, but soon to diminish. Her hands, serving, holding, loving, healing… Her hands, intertwined with the hands of her beloved husband, Michael, as she drew her last breath. Her hands, folded reverently … in prayer.
Did you say I love you? Did you say I love you to your mother today? Did you say I love you in your own special way? Think about your mother and what she has done for you, Think about how she loves you through and through, Remember the sad times and the happy times too. How she helped you, whenever you were blue, A small kiss or hug when you have the time, Tell your mother, I am so glad you are mine, It is the small things that go a long way, To make your mother feel special is all you have to say, So remember your mother all
through the year, Just say I love you with laughter and cheer, When your mother is gone, your life will change, Your life will never be the same, Your heart will be broken, the tears will fall, You will cherish the memories big and small, You will remember the fun times both of you shared, You will remember how much she did care, Remember your mother each and every day, Think of all the blessings she brought your way. Love and God bless! Beryle Stover
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Kitchen mistakes Happy Mother’s Day to all moms. Enjoy your day and have a laugh! Even the best cooks have flops in the kitchen. Don’t let them fool you; they are just better at covering them up then the less experienced cooks. Cooking beans can sometimes be a challenge. Even though most recipes are simple, beans do vary. I am not an experienced bean cook, hence I have made a few embarrassing mistakes! This mistake was last week when my red baked bean casserole could have been used for an air soft gun war! A few columns ago I wrote about the ORAC score of foods (Fight Free Radicals, read it online if you missed it). This is the measure of Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity. It’s the amount of available antioxidants found naturally in a food, measured in a test tube. Current research now actually is looking at how well we absorb and make use of these antioxidants. Red beans have a very high ORAC score. In fact it’s one of the higher rated foods. So I tried my hand at cooking these red beans and serving them to my family. A few laughs later, I decided to search again the cooking qualities of these little red beans! The Idaho Bean Commission Web site gave me some insight as to why even after cooking 11/2 hours, the baked red beans outside skins never softened. Here’s what they said. Always use fresh dry beans if possible. Beans that have been stored for over 12 months or in unfavorable conditions may never soften. So I thought, maybe the dried beans that I purchased were not fresh. Hard water may also cause hard beans. Research shows that adding salt to soaking water results in softer seed coats after cooking. Dissolve 3 tablespoons of table salt in 4 quarts of cold water and soak beans for 8 to 12 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse the beans before cooking. Add acidic foods, such as tomatoes, vinegar, lemon or calciumrich molasses at the end of the cooking time. Adding before may toughen the skins. So this could be why as I added catsup to as an ingredient in my baked beans. Once we make mistakes, it forces us to read and learn more so we don’t make the same mistake twice! Try this recipe using red beans. Note, this calls for canned beans, however if you wish to use dried, soak 1 pound over night in 4 quarts of water. Call our office to request the Preparing Dry Beans and Dry Whole Peas handout. Pay special note to the comments above! Enjoy! Red Beans and Rice
1/2 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 2 medium tomatoes, finely diced (or use 15 oz. can with liquid poured off) 1 medium green pepper, chopped (about 1 cup) 2 medium stalks celery, sliced (about 1 cup) 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1-15 ounce can red beans, rinsed and drained or if using dried, soak overnight 4 cups cooked brown rice Place oil in large skillet and heat. Add onion and sauté until soft. Add garlic, tomatoes, green pepper, celery, and oregano. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add beans and simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Add pepper if desired. Cook rice. Spoon the vegetable and bean mixture over rice. Refrigerate leftovers. Mary R. Ehret, M.S., R.D., L.D.N., is with Penn State Cooperative Extension, Luzerne County, 16 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston, Pa., 18643. (570) 825-1701/602-0600. Fax (570) 825-1709. mre2@psu.edu.
Peeking into the past
Question 1 Retired railroad man, Michael Warabak of Thistle Street, Pittston, had plans to present what unusual item to President John F. With Judy Minsavage Kennedy in 1961? 1961 – 51 Years ago With a clubhouse, press box, first aid, meeting room, concession stand and “big-league” dugout at the Duryea Little League Stadium was touted as one of the best in this part of the state. Dedication ceremonies for the new stadium were planned with Larry McNulty serving as parade marshal and Atty. William DeGillio as master of ceremonies. “Due to world conditions,” league officials included a flag-raising ceremony as a reminder that “America is the keystone of free nations in the world.” The Sunday Dispatch Inquiring Photographer asked, “If you were able to question spaceman Alan Shepard on his recent flight what would you ask?” Sam Alaimo, Pittston, answered, “I would ask if being the second man in space made him feel differently than if he had made the flight before the Russians.” Diane Kendzor, West Wyoming, said, “I’d like to know more details of his feelings during that long waiting period before take-off.” Thomas Pyne, Sebastopol, added, “I wonder if he gave much thought to his wife and children.” John Baiera, of Pittston, said, “I’ve wondered what the scenery was from the highest point of his ride.” In January 1961, Shepard was chosen for the first American manned mission into space. The flight was originally scheduled for October 1960, but the mission was postponed several times. On April 12, 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin had become the first person to orbit the Earth. On May 5, 1961, Shepard piloted Freedom 7 and became the second person and the first American in space. Shepard stayed in suborbital flight for 15 minutes, which carried him to an altitude of 116 statute miles. Robert H. Spare, of Wyoming, was aboard the carrier USS Lake Champlain which participated in recovery operations for Navy Commander Alan Shepard.
1981 – 31 Years Ago At the opening day ceremonies of the Avoca Little League field, Mrs. Ed Fritz unveiled a plaque honoring her late husband. Ed Fritz was well known as the “guiding force” in the development of Little League in the borough. Stanley Swanek, Little League president, Denver Naugle of the Kerr McGee Company and Joe, Marie, Dave and Tom Fritz were present at the ceremonies. Kerr McGee donated Land for the new field. In observance of Keeping American Beautiful Day, Cub Scout Pack 345, Pittston Township spent the day removing trash around the Francis E. Walter Dam in White Haven. Webelo Leaders Joseph Azaravich and George Lewert joined forces with PennDOT and the Army Corps of Engineers in bringing in the Scouts to help in the environmental effort. According to the website kab.org “Keep America Beautiful, Inc. is the nation’s largest volunteer-based community action and education organization with a network of more than 1,200 affiliate and participating organizations.” The goal of this year’s Great American Cleanup Day held in April was to recruit 4 million volunteers to participate in the event. Soccer was a relatively new sport in the area, but Pittston Area Red Devils coach John McCafferty was confident that his team could be one of the best around. A soccer “phenom” sidelined by an injury early in his career, McCafferty felt his squad, only in its second year, was loaded with talented players like Mike Caputo, Brian McDade, Joe D’Amico, Jack Connors, Tom and Shawn Quinnan, Ned Tracy, Gino Cadden, Guy Chiazza, Paul Menichini and Fran Loftus. Question #2 What did Mrs. Evelyn Marsh and Miss Wendy George along with a dedicated group of women do to bring about positive change in the Borough of Avoca in 1981? 1991 – 21 Years Ago The Sunday Dispatch Inquiring Photographer asked area children, “What do
you like best about your mom?” Jennifer Kotnarowski, Pittston, answered, “The nice things she teaches me.” Stephanie Wolak, Dupont, added, “Spending time with me playing games and reading.” Eric Moran, Pittston, stated, “My mom takes me to the park to play and is a real good cook.” John Kulick, Hughestown, answered, “My mom laughs all the time and gives me lots of hugs.” The front cover of the “Tribute to Mom” section of the Sunday Dispatch pictured Anna Fryzel, of Dupont, celebrating her 100th birthday with family on May 1, 1991. Anna was born near Krakow, Poland, in 1891. She married her husband Thomas at Sacred Heart Church in Dupont and had six children. Answer #1 Michael Warabak, of Pittston, enjoyed the hobby of building models in glass bottles. In fact, he had already presented President Roosevelt a framed photo of the Roosevelt family in a bottle in 1933. His plan was to do the same for President Kennedy in 1961. Among some of his other presentations were a model of a military plane to the War Department in Washington, DC, and a model of Ford’s tri-motored plane to the Ford Plant. First produced in 1925, Ford’s aircraft nicknamed “The Tin Goose,” specified three engines for reliability and added features for passenger comfort, such as an enclosed cabin. Answer #2 A group of volunteers headed by Librarian Evelyn Marsh and Wendy George past president of the Women’s Club succeeded in bringing about the opening of the Avoca Library which was located on the second floor of the American Legion on Main Street. The women thanked Walter George, Rex Yaniello, Sal Alaimo, Bob Collins, Barry Lumsden, Joseph Sheerer, Donna George, Annette Jacek, Mary O’Brien, Cathy Emlaw, Margaret Dougherty, Mary Roccata, Mary Guide and Jean Haduck for helping set up the books and the room. Being a mother is learning about strengths you didn’t know you had, and dealing with fears you didn’t know existed. Linda Wooten
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1971 – 41 Years Ago Joseph Caprio, president of the
Wyoming Valley Coin Club, presented a donation to Thomas Salitas of the VFW Post #1227 Duryea in appreciation for the use of the facilities for club meetings. The Coin Club was formed in May 1967 when Pittston and Anthracite Valley Coin Clubs merged. In that time, the club, which had over 250 members, issued three commemorative medals depicting historic events and sites such as the Wyoming Massacre, the Fort Jenkins Bridge and Queen Esther’s Rock. Over 50,000 people were expected to attend the festivities planned by the Avoca Centennial Committee. Members of the Avoca Band scheduled a ride-athon during which band members would stop at various spots in the borough and perform. Joseph “Shorty” Bartnicki chairman of the sports committee announced an Old Timers baseball game with team members Peter Lavelle, George Luvender, Bobby George, Henry Stahl, Henry Meade, Johnny Hughes, Jim O’Brien Jack Luvender, Ken Feeney, Henry Hokien, Bill Romanowski, Leo “Buzz” McGlynn, Butch Skiereoski, “Daddy” Gilrain, Eddie Hobbs, Peter Smegelski, Ed McCarthy, Ed and Joe Vols, John Robbins, Joe Nadolski, Joe and Frank Dutko, Dinty Waleski and Norbie Snopek all seeing action. Members of the Jay Birds Charter, C Zerza, V. O’Hop, B. McHale, J. Halet, J. Bonczek, F. Selesky, F. Christina, J. Coffee, B. Dignan, F Regan, H. Currier, F. Costello, B. Saunders, K. Patience, J. Saj, E. Yablonski, W Kolandor, J. Barrett, T. Pliska, J. Waleski, J. Waleski Jr., J. Tigue, J. Roboshaw, C. White, J. Saunders, F. Sheerer, B. Cappelloni, R. Schonover and C. McCarthy dressed in Keystone Cops type costumes and planned to participate in the borough festivities. Not to be undone, the women of the borough or Jay Belles G. Richel, H. Manley, J. Dignani, Anastasia Gregori, J. Plisker, B. Currier, A. Meade, A. Sanders, G. Gorzkowski, F. O’Hop, F. Robshaw, I. Kodlinski, S. Saunders, B. Shineri, M. George, A. Selesky, A. Haduck, L. Ellis, J. Aldrich, M. Jumper, G. Gorzkowski, B. Kresge, P. McDermott, J. Cappelloni and J.
Halet planned on joining in to help with the celebrations. Both the Jay-Belles and Jay Birds entertained youngsters following the crowning of the Avoca Little League Queen, Donna Berlew. Diane Ruda and Debbie Collins were runners up in the contest.
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Leonard, the youth will be working to help with the rehabilitation of homes affected by the September 2011 Flood. This is a full week of work. PRINCE OF PEACE PARISH Old Forge St. Mary’s Church, Lawrence Street, Saturday Vigil 4 p.m. Sunday, Mass 8 and 10 a.m. St. Lawrence Church, Main Street, Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 11:15 a.m. SACRED HEART OF JESUS Lackawanna Ave., Dupont This week’s mass schedule is Monday through Friday at 7 a.m., Saturday at 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses for the Feast of the Ascension will be celebrated on Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Thursday at 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. May Crowning will take place today at the 10:30 a.m. mass. The Rosary will be prayed before the first mass each day during the months of May and June. The Scranton Chapter of Pennsylvanians for Human Life will conduct its annual Mother’s Day Sale after all of the masses today. The project (which is the major fundraiser for the year) will honor Mothers and focus awareness on the dignity and value of human life, and raise funds to continue the Chapter’s Pro-Life work and the operation of its Pro-Life Center. Donation is $1.00 each. Members of the Women’s Society will celebrate 10:30 a.m. Mass as a group on Sunday, May 20. The Rosary will be recited prior to mass. Members will meet at 9:45 a.m. in the church lobby. Flowers will be ordered for members attending the mass. Reservations are required and due by May 16, either by signing up at the next meeting of by calling Jerrie Coolbaugh at 4572623 or Carolyn Klimek at the rectory office at 654-3713. A social for all members who have signed up will follow the mass.
ST. BARBARA PARISH 28 Memorial Avenue, Exeter Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Evenings, by appointment. Phone: 654-2103 Thursday, May 17 is the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m., Thursday at 7:00 and 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The last CCD Class will be this Monday, May 14. We will end the year with Mass at 2:45pm. Pick up will be at 4:00 p.m. at the Parish Center The monthly Mass honoring all married couples celebrating their wedding anniversary during the month of May will be held on Tuesday night, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The Christian Women’s Organization will hold its end of the year dinner on Tuesday, June 12, at 6:00 p.m. Dinner buffet will be held at Cuz’s Catering, 163 Susquehanna Ave., Exeter. Cost is $20 payable at time of reservation. Please drop reservations in the collection basket or contact Mary King 655-4744, Chip Clarke 654-7480, Barbara Russo 654-8670 or Loretta Semenza 654-0936. Deadline for reservations is June 4th. Let’s celebrate our 1st year together and make this a special occasion. On May 16 & 23, St. Barbara’s Christian Women’s Organization will feed the men from Mother Theresa’s Haven. The meals will be prepared and served at St. Joseph’s Hall in Wyoming. Anyone wishing to help serve or donate baked goods can come to the hall in Wyoming after 3pm on either day. Memorial Day, Monday, May 28: Recitation of the Rosary will be held at St. John the Baptist Cemetery at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Celebration of the Mass at St. Cecilia’s Church at10:00 a.m. (there will be no 7:00 p.m. Mass at St. Anthony’s).
The picnic committee will start collecting donations of items for the picnic July 20, 21 and 22 to help decrease expenses. Donations of ketchup, mustard or salt & pepper shakers will be greatly appreciated. There will be collection boxes in both churches for theses items. If you have any questions, call Marilyn at 883-1402, Eileen at 654-6555 or the parish office at 654-2103. ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH COMMUNITY 35 William Street Phone: 654-0053 Pittston May 13 – 6:30 p.m. Knitting ministry resumes May 14 – 7 p.m. Sports memorabilia auction meeting May 15 – 7 p.m. Bereavement Group Members of the Altar and Rosary Society and volunteers will hold their annual Mother’s Day Carnation sale on May 13. The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, May 17, for the Feast of the Ascension. If services of a priest are needed call 654-0053. = The next Baptismal Instruction will begin 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 5 in the parish center. Bereavement Support Group will be every Tuesday evening in the parish center dining room from 7 to 8:30 p.m. until June 26. For more information call the parish office at 654-0053. The annual parish bazaar will be held on August 9 to 11. The Greater Pittston Food Pantry is sponsored by the Care and Concern Committee of St. John the Evangelist Parish. Anyone in need of food is asked to call 654-9923. Distribution of food is by appointment only. The Free Health Clinic is open at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday in the former Seton Catholic High
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School, first come first serve. Greater Pittston Kids Closet celebrating its third anniversary will provide new and gently used clothing. Regular hours are Wednesday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. The Closet accepts donations new and gently used. ST JOHN’S LUTHERAN 9 Wood St., Pittston Pastor John Castellani Organist Marcia Colleran Lay Reader Amy Launders Acolyte Emily Goyne Schedule: May 13 Brooke Cherney; May 20 Justin Peterson; May 27 Marissa Faccipointi. Altar Guild for May is Michelle Cherney. Kathy Capobianco alternate is Amy Saunders. Service Begins at 9:30 a.m. for Sixth Sunday after Easter. Upcoming Events Church Council meeting on Monday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. Small group Bible study Tues-
day, May15 at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Week day school Thursday May 17 5:30 p.m. On Holy Trinity Sunday, June 3, the Conformation Class will receive Holy Communion before they are confirmed. Vacation Bible school will once again be on August 6 to 10. New members and guests are welcome. Call the parish at 655-2505. The e-mail address is stjohnspittston@verizon.co ST. JOHN’S P.M. CHURCH 316 Main St., Avoca Pastor Rich Rock 570-457-8281 Sunday Worship Service 10:00am Holy Communion the first Sunday of every month Bible Study every Wednesday 6:00-7:30 p.m.
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ST. MARIA GORETTI Laflin Road, Laflin, PA. 18702 42redwood@comcast.net www.stmariagoretti-laflin.org There will be a Festival meeting, May 14, at 7:00 p.m., in the Parish Center if anyone would like to attend and get more information about helping out at this year’s Festival. The Festival will be held July 27, 28 & 29 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. each night. Festival preparations are under way. If anyone would like to sponsor a band, please contact the Parish Office at 655-8956. The bands for the Festival this year are Groove Train, Mason Dixon and Jeanne Zano Band. The committee is looking for a donation of a new girls’ and boys’ bicycles. May 13 - Last day of CCD The Banquet Hall is available for all your special events. 6558956 ST. MARY’S POLISH NATIONAL CATHOLIC CHURCH 200 Stephenson St. Duryea Rev. Fr. Carmen G. Bolock, Pastor Phone: 457-2291 Email: padre@saintmaryspncc.org Website: saintmaryspncc.org Holy Mass: Sunday 9:30 a.m. Weekdays: 8 a.m. Holy Days: 8 a.m. & 7 p.m. SAINT MONICA’S CHURCH 363 West 8th Street, West Wyoming, PA 18644 Office Hours - 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon. – Fri. Phone: 570-693-1991 Email: olos363@verizon.net website: www.stmonicanepa.com. Father Leo J. McKernan, Pastor Mr. William Jenkins, Deacon Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. OLOS
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. STJ; 11:00 a.m. OLOS Daily Mass at OLOS May 17, Holy Day Mass at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. at O.L.O.S., Life in the Spirit Seminar – after Holy Mass Thurs: 7:00 p.m. No Bible Study until after Pentecost. Life in the Spirit will begin. Parish Office: 570-693-1991 Email:olos363@verizon.net Website: www.stmonicanepa.com May 15 – 1:30 p.m. Senior Citizens will meet, 3 p.m. Cemetery Committee Meeting in the Rectory May Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary will take place today, May 13 at the 11 a.m. Mass. May is the Month dedicated to Mary and the Girls of the Sodality will process and one will be selected to Crown the Statue of Our Lady. Another devotion to the Blessed Mother is the Rosary. A number of St. Monica’s parishioners will be reciting the Rosary every Monday during May at 7 p.m. at O.L.O.S. site. All are most welcome to join in. A number of St. Monica’s parishioners will be reciting the Rosary every Monday during May at 7 p.m. at O.L.O.S. site. All are most welcome to join in. Pro-Life Carnation Sale at all Masses on the weekend of May 12 and 13 for the cause of life on Mother’s Day. This is the 25th years that the Wyoming Chapter of Pennsylvanian’s for Human Life have added mothers and babies of poverty level. Please be supportive. Mother Teresa’s Haven: May 14 to 27, St. Monica’s Parish will host these homeless men at St. Joseph’s Hall. This is an opportunity to help those less fortunate and show a caring spirit. If you call volunteer some time, please call Joanne Austin at 288-6785 or the Parish Office at 693-1991. St. Monica Parish Men’s Group Retreat: This weekend retreat will be held on the weekend of June 1-3 at Mount Saviour Monastery located between Elmira and Corning, New York. To learn more about the Monks and the Monastery, go to www.msaviour.org. For information about the retreat or to make reserva-
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floats, anything like that.” The property has been in Ciali’s family since her grandparents, Sam and Mary Ciali, opened Main Diner in 1941, which operated at the location for 49 years. After that, the family turned it into MD Sporting Goods, run by Ciali’s parents, Pat and Marlene Ciali. When that closed, the family rented the building and it was home to a pizza parlor. But that was short lived, Ciali said. “It’s been vacant for a while and Joe and I decided ice cream was the way to go,” Ciali said,
noting her favorite flavor, chocolate marshmallow, will be a regular at the parlor. Eventually, Bradigan said, he hopes to install a barbeque pit and a pavilion in the back of the property. “We’ve lived here our entire lives and we hope the communi-
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Screaming for Hillside Farms ice cream, but the journey to the Back Mountain seems a bit far? Fear not. The popular ice cream will soon be served at a new old-fashioned ice cream parlor set to open on Memorial Day. Located in the former Main Diner building on Wyoming Avenue in Exeter, owners Joe Bradigan and Nicole Ciali have been busy renovating. The parlor, called M.D. Pit, will offer up to 15 flavors of ice hard cream, including non fat and sugar free options, and a flavor of the week, but will also offer fresh-baked pie, cake, cookies and brownies to accompany the ice cream. The couple is working with Lynn Mounce of Hanover Township who has a bakery business called “Bake My Day.” Everything is homemade and everything is fresh, including Mounce’s famous Ovaltine Brownies. The parlor, although not associated with the non-profit Hillside, has the dairy’s blessing. The Lands at Hillside Farms Executive Director Chet Mozloom said Bradigan was persistent in getting the dairy to agree to allow him to sell the ice cream. “Eventually, his enthusiasm is what won us over,” Mozloom said. “We met him and went to the store to check it out.” Bradigan agreed to pick up the ice cream, so there is no cost to Hillside to deliver it. “It’s a first for us,” Mozloom said. “But we think it’s a good fit. We don’t think it will take away from our own dairy store.” The Lands at Hillside Farms is a 19th century, 412-acre, nonprofit educational dairy farm located in Shavertown, about nine miles from the new business. Bradigan said he’s billing it as an “old-fashioned ice cream parlor.” “We’ll do all the classics,” he said. “We’ll make shakes, soda
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The parish youth group will meet today, May 13 and Sunday, May 27. New members are always welcome. For meeting time and location, call Lori Ostrowski at 457-8840. The parish’s worship committee will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 21 in St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. The parish’s social concerns committee will meet at 8:30 p.m. on Monday, May 21 in St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. The parish will have Memorial Day cemetery services at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 28 at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Avoca, and SS. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Moosic. 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. SECOND PRESBYTERIAN 143 Parsonage St., Pittston 654-1411 May 13 – 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Worship May 14 – 6:30 p.m. Session May 15 – 7 p.m. AA meeting May 16 – 6:30 p.m. Choir rehearsal May 19 – 9 a.m. Fellowship breakfast at Greenwood Restaurant, Moosic. TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Spring Street and Montgomery Avenue, West Pittston Parish Mission: “To live and build holy community.” All welcome: Worldwide Anglican Communion: “We believe in one holy, Catholic apostolic church.” Web of information and links at www.trinityepiscopalchurchwestpittston.org and www.diobeth.org. Sunday Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m. every Sunday. Food Pantry: March item needed is cereal. Gerrity’s gift cards, cash donations and other non-perishable foods also accepted. Daily prayer for those with needs requesting prayerful support. Start Prayer network at parish office 654-3261. Youth Program: 10:45 a.m. every Sunday. Weekday special events and service projects as announced. Faith Forum for Adults: Enrichment for adults seeking spiritual renewal and opportunities for ministry and volunteerism. Parish Life Events Team: Bimonthly first Sundays. Parish Council: Every second Sunday. Women of Trinity: Every third Sunday. WOT Ministry Invitation. The Women of Trinity have undertaken a ministry to help support Good Shepherd Episcopal Church of Scranton in their outreach to the homeless of the region. Each month after enjoying a
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icate and proof of the following immunizations as required by the PA Dept of Health: DPT, four doses, one dose on or after the fourth birthday; Polio, three doses; MMR, two doses; Hepatitis B, three doses; Varicella (Chicken Pox), two doses of vaccine or history of disease. The school district also requires parents to show proof of residency. Acceptable documentation includes a deed, lease, current utility bill, current credit card bill, property tax bill, vehicle registration, driver’s license or Department of Transportation identification card. The school will provide hear-
ing and vision screenings and receive a Reading Readiness Assessment of pre-reading skills, consisting of two parts: identifying letters of the alphabet and phonemic awareness assessment. Registration packets are available at the Kindergarten, Primary and Intermediate Centers between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The packet can be completed at home. A parent or guardian must take the student to the Kindergarten Center during the registration period in May. For more information, contact the Pittston Area Kindergarten Center at 654-0503.
home cooked meal at Good Shepherd all who have needs may “shop” for necessities like clothing, shoes, toiletries in a store-like setting in the church’s refurbished basement of donated items. The Women of Trinity have supported this ministry by delivering donations of clothing, new undergarments and socks and toiletries to the Scranton church. WOT will continue to collect trial size and hotel toiletries and invites the parish community to join with them in helping the less fortunate. Donations of trial size and sample size toiletries are welcome. Party and Banquet Space. Newly renovated banquet room and kitchen. All Day Rental $100. Reservations at 654-3261. Music Together Classes: Fun and music for infants and children through age five accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Visit www.musictogether.com for details or call 654-3261. 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: 2nd Monday unless told otherwise Website www.umcpittston.org Phone 655-4340 leave message Monday, May 14 the UMW meeting is at 12:30 p.m. Bring a sandwich, dessert and beverage will be provided. Sunday, May 20 is Membership Sunday. We will be welcoming new members to our church at our regular service. WYOMING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 376 Wyoming Ave. Wyoming Chicken Dinner, 4-6:30 p.m., Saturday, May 19. Cost is $9.00 for adult and $5.00 for children 12 and under. Dine in or take out. Tickets available at the door or call 693-2821
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the park becoming a lunch spot for customers from local restaurants or even brown baggers. Also, a new façade is being built on Advanced Arms at 81 S. Main. And St. John’s Alley, which connects Main Street and Wharf Streets just North of Market, has been improved as a pedestrian way with period lighting. There are new tenants expected to move soon into 15 N. Main, a historic building which was once the Hippodrome Theater. Tina and Joe Drahus plan a highend consignment clothing and new clothing business. Harry Salavantis of Salavantis Development is building new facades on the Majestic Lunch and two adjacent storefronts which the company owns. Dempsey Uniform and Linen Supply is expected to lease one of the storefronts for a laundry drop off and pick up and possibly an alterations service. Salavantis said the facades will have an old-time look. “We’re going to do them as much period as we can, with old-fashioned crank down awnings to look like the 1930s.” At the sidewalk level, rows of stack stone, which is similar to field stone, will set off the windows above. The color scheme is a combination of gray, green and burgundy. Salavantis also started work on the Burne Building between Main and Kennedy Streets. Workers were busy this week restoring the brick to its original look and reopening the archways for windows. The building will get new windows and doors. The
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front entryway, which used to be the back of the building, will face Main Street. When complete sometime next year, the building will house four lofts and three other apartments and will incorporate wind and solar energy to supplement gas. “We’re getting there slowly but surely,” Salavantis said. “We’ve been talking about this for a while, it’s nice to see it coming to fruition.” Down on Kennedy Boulevard, groundbreaking on the longawaited River’s Edge Condominiums is getting closer. “The final preliminary detail is an easement for a tract of land for our ladder truck in case of a fire,” Lombardo said. “We’re negotiating with the county. All the other conditions have been met and we could see a ground breaking in a month or so.” The River’s Edge Condominiums will contain 41 units with river views.
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The MYC School of Dance presents it 33rd annual Tap and Jazz Recital “In the Spotlight” at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15 at Riverside Jr. Sr. High School. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Proceeds benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Gina Aldrich is artistic director. From left, first row, are Brittni Morrell, Emily Bush. Second row, Stephanie Evans, Deanna Skutack, Amanda Durling, Emily Reber, Sarah Velehoski, Mikayla Hoskins, Jenna Larnerd. Third row, Stephanie Knorr, Jessica Reber, Sarah Maros, Erica Stolan, Sara Lukowich, Christie Cadwalder, Antonia Timonte, Marissa Morreale, Dominique Delpriore and Bethany Rose Taylor.
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All Pittston Area students must have vaccinations May 15 deadline to be strictly enforced
The Pittston Area School District has issued parents an urgent reminder about their children’s health records in the Pittston Area School District. If any school district child is missing one or more of the following vaccinations: T-dap, Varisella (which is the 2nd dose of chicken pox), and M.C.V. (which is the meningitis vaccination), as per Pennsylvania State law if the vaccinations are not updated or completed by May 15, the students will not be allowed to attend school until the matter is resolved. This may be a matter of updating the student’s paperwork from their Pediatrician. The PASD is recommending that parents check with their family doctor to see if their children have had the
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Pittston Twp. all classes reunion set; meeting Tues. The next meeting for the All Class Reunion of Pittston Township schools will be held on Thursday, May 24, at 6 p.m. at Savo’s Restaurant in the Pittston Plaza. At the last meeting the plans for the 4th reunion to be held on Saturday, September 1, in Plains Township Municipal Park on Clark Lane were formulated. The reunion will run from noon to 7 p.m. Any person who attended Pittston Twp. schools at any time is invited to attend. Any resident of Pittston Township is also invited to attend. The cost is $33 per person. Contact Josephine Digennari at 654-2876 or Joe Sperrazza at 654-2081.
vaccinations so they can send or fax to the school their current vaccination status. Also, if families do not have a family doctor
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Valley Masonic Lodge #499, West Pittston will offer a spaghetti and meatball dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 20 at Four Seasons Golf Club Joey Saunders, 8, a Wyoming Area student in need of a diabetic service dog. First row, left to right, Thomas, Stephen, Joey, Jenna, Rachael, and Alexis Saunders; Ralph Libig. Second row, Sean Gresh, Ki Garzella, Charlie Thomas, Sam Reviello. TONY CALLAIO/THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
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Third District GOP convention Monday The Third District Committee of the Luzerne County Republican Party will gather for their their district convention at 8 p.m. on Monday, May 14 at the Bar on Oak, 900 Oak St., Pittston Twp. Oak Street intersects with Route 315 and with the Pittston By-Pass in Pittston Township. All elected committee mem-
bers are reminded that they must bring a certificate of election to this meeting. The purpose of this convention is to elect a Third District Republican party chairman. A cash bar will be available for those interested. For more information, call Pat Marranca at 654-1112.
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blood sugar tested every two to three hours. A service dog can smell up to
five miles and will be trained to dial an adapted phone to call Saunders’ parents or 9-1-1 if it detects a problem. The dog will also get juice from the refrigerator and wake up Saunders if his blood sugar is low. Anyone unable to attend the
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The U.S. Supreme Court, in an 8-1 decision, has ruled that judges should not consider the reliability of eyewitness testimony prior to trials. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg acknowledged that false identifications by eywitnesses is a problem, but disagreed that the right solution was to have preliminary hearings to determine admissibility. That would be a major change in American criminal law - and not a good one, she said. It would mean everyday trials would be delayed indefinitely while lawyers and the judge fought over whether an eyewitness was reliable, capable and unbiased. “In our system of justice, the jury, not the judge, ordinarily determines the trustworthiness of evidence, “ she said. *** A new California law helps older teens in the foster care system turn their lives around. The law will extend benefits for foster kids from age 18 to 21. *** Oregon has a new law permitting students to switch schools within a district, or go to a new district with funding from their own district, as long as the new school has openings. It’s causing a certain amount of chaos as schools don’t know how many students they are getting or losing. *** A New York state judge has ruled that a partner in a law firm is not an employee, and cannot sue for age discrimination.
Gina Malsky in the choir loft at St. Casimir's Church which, under her direction, will become a performing arts center.
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huge open space with columns on the sides and Malsky believes that’s a plus. “The great thing is you can change your focal point when there are no permanent seats. You could seat people on the side and have a show in center, then you could put the audience on the stage and the performer where audience would be. It’s a unique space. If you are a small theater, there aren’t many places you can go to seat 300, 400 people. ” The renovated church could also host cocktail parties, fund raisers and art shows, she said. Whatever happens will take some time. There is no exact timetable, but work should get started in June or July. Malsky said the deal for the church took some doing. “I fell in love with building a year and a half ago,” she said. “Charlie Adonizio – he was the realtor – showed it to me six or a seven times. Every time there was a downpour, I’d call the next day to see if there was any water damage, but the building was always safe and sound. We were set to go in July, but the church wasn’t ready to sell. Then they said yes in September and that’s when my home in West Pittston was flooded.”
moving things. The church meant a lot to people. They come in here and they have a memory of when they were kids staring up at the art or the windows. We’re going to keep everything intact that’s left.” That includes some of the pipes left from the organ, which was removed, and the confessionals. “They are very cool,” Malsky said of the confessional booths. “Our wheels are turning on how to use them.” There’s also a well-equipped kitchen in the basement which opens up possibilities, and room for dance classes, which Malsky will conduct as she does in Wilkes-Barre. Malsky said help from the community will make the venue go. “We hope people will donate money and time. A construction company would be great if they could volunteer a weekend to help me get things up to par. Every little bit helps.”
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Amy Koss paints additional touches to Shyann Smith's face.
With the great weather last weekend, area residents came out to support the 41st Cherry Blossom Festival
Showing their We Photos by Tony Callaio
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he 41st Annual West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival, like the flowers on the trees it is named after, is now a memory. Sausage and pepper sandwiches were eaten. Children’s faces were painted. Singers sang and dancers danced. And
vendors sold their goods. Games. Pony rides. A parade. A Little Miss Cherry Blossom pageant. The West Pittston Idol. Two days of fun in the spring, but a lifetime of memories. Until next year, when the cheery trees blossom once again.
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Pianoman himself Lee Strubeck was on dry land to perform at the 41st West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival. Lee could be found performing on cruises all over the world.
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins mascot, Tux, made an appearance and posed with one of his biggest fans, Brittani Shearer.
Caleb Graham looks ghoulish after having his face painted.
Mike Bugelholl parades in front of
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est Pittston pride Drummer in training? Six-year old Biana Fortini sits behind the skins of Richie Kossuth while Richie takes a video of her playing.
Alex Dougherty, left, Nina Meighan, center, and Rachel Leandri enjoy the sun and fun at the Cherry Blossom Festival.
Ten-year old Emily Fernandes enjoys her pony ride.
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EVENTS, MEETINGS, BRIEFS
Barbershop Harmony at Brooks Estates Monday ILGWU meeting and Mother’s Day dinner Monday afternoon
The Wyoming Valley Barbershop Harmony Chorus will have “Special Guest Night” at the Brooks Estate Community Center at the Pittson Wesley Village Campus at 7 p.m. on May 14. The chorus is open to men who can sing four-part harmony acapella style.
For more information call 883-7279, 696-3385 or 2872476 ILGWU meeting
The ILGWU meeting and Mother’s Day dinner will be held on May 14 at 1:30 p.m. at the
YO U R VO I C E
Mother’s guiding hand There is a time when we are all babies There is a time when we are all adolescent. Yes, growing up is hard to do, yet, we could Not have done it without you. Yes, I am talking about our mother. My sister and I would never let her be Mistaken for anything other! She is always there for us. She gives us great advice. Yes, our mom is definitely made of Sugar and spice. The Blessed Mother, the Mother of Jesus Guides and directs our mother To perform in blessed ways And which always pleases us No matter what time of the day When we sit down to pray We should all thank God for our moms They gave birth to us, they fed us They helped educate their children From kindergarten right up to
our Junior and senior proms Yes, mothers are very dear to us Some are still with us, other are not But one thing never changes, we sure do Love them a lot So, please on this Mother’s Day Honor your mother Because on this earth You will find no other Celebrate with her, my sister and I Always do, and if for any reason You cannot, you can be rest assured Her spirit and compassionate love Is always with you So with this poem I hope you will All understand. The gift of “A Mother’s Guiding Hand.” Michael J. English
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A special day It is a special day, When one is glad to say. That all of your kids love you, And recall how much you did for us - whew! I don’t remember you resting at all, And in those days it was work, no shopping at the mall. Life was hard then, and our future was unsure,
We see, ponder, and when one was sick, you had a cure. Each year is a memory to stockpile, There are so many, they never go out of style. As we approach another one, there is a family calm, Because May 13 is wonderful, and you are our Mom. Ronald Voveris
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Penn State’s Supervision Essentials training program will be offered from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on May 15, 22 and 29 at the NEPA Alliance facility, Oak Street, Pittston. Fee is $695 per person or $645 for three or more from the same organization. For information, call 675-9102 or e-mail jqr8@psu.edu.
The May meeting of the Italian American Association will be held on Thursday, May 24 at Genetti Hotel and Convention Center, Wilkes-Barre. Arrival time is 6 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Music will be provided by Danny Argo and Friends with dancing to 10:15 p.m. Cost is $25 per person. For reservations call Judy Deice at 654-7600 or Louise Castellani at 654-6454. Reservations deadline is Friday, May 18.
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Legion Auxiliary Post 477
The NEPA Coast Guard Veterans Assoc. will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16, at the Dallas American Legion Post at 672 Memorial Hwy., Dallas. For more information, call Neil Morrison at 288-6817.
The American Legion Auxiliary, Pittston Post 477 will meet at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 20 at the post home, Vine Street, Pittston.
Supervision training
Lady Birds meeting
The reorganization meeting for the Lady Birds Bowling League will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16 at Modern Lanes. The league announces that the Robins are the 2011-2012 season champions. Team members are Lee Lawrence, Sylvia Appel, Kirsten Baxter and Debi Krakoski. Awards will be distributed at the meeting. Pittston High class of ‘55
The Pittston High School class of 1955 reunion committee invites class members and their spouses to a pizza party at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 18 at Rooney’s Irish Pub, South Main St., Pittston. For more information and reunion reservations call Grace Demick 693-0293. Deadline for reservations is May 16. Jenkins class of ‘51
The Jenkins Township Class of ’51 Lunch Bunch will meet at noon on Thursday, May17 at Angelo’s Restaurant at the Midway Shopping Center.
CCW breakfast
The Confraternity of Catholic Women of Holy Trinity Church, Swoyersville will hold their annual May Breakfast on Sunday, May 20, in the school cafeteria. The members are asked to assemble in the church hall by 8:15 a.m. to attend the 8:30 a.m. Mass. After Mass, the women will proceed to the school cafeteria where breakfast will be prepared and served by the Holy Name Society members of the parish. Crowning of the Blessed Mother statue by a chosen member will take place at the breakfast. Reservation deadline is May 13. An invitation is extended to all women of the parish, friends and family members of the Confraternity. Door prizes will be accepted the morning of the breakfast. Women who wish to join the organization or wish to be reinstated are asked to contact Madeleine Barush or any officer of the Confraternity. Rev. Joseph J. Pisaneschi, pastor is spiritual moderator of the group. Rev. Edward P. Lyman is Senior Priest of the parish. The churches of Holy Name/ St. Mary’s and Holy Trinity of Swoyersville will be coming together in June, 2012 to form the
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. Knights meeting
The members of the Knights of Lithuania will meet at noon on Sunday, May 20 at St. John the Evangelist Church in Pittston. The hall is handicapped accessible. New members Carly Warnagiris and Helen Roeber will receive their first degrees. On the serving committee are Dave and Mary Ann Cipolla and Rita Craze. Jean Mihalick will preside. All Class Reunion
The next meeting for the All Class Reunion of Pittston Township will be held on Thursday, May 24 at 6 p.m. at Savo’s Restaurant in the Pittston Plaza. At the last meeting the plans for the 4th reunion to be held on Saturday, September 1 in Plains Township Municipal Park on Clark Lane were formulated. The reunion will run from noon to 7 p.m. Any person who attended Pittston Twp. schools at any time is invited to attend. Any resident of Pittston Township is also invited to attend. The cost is $33 per person. Contact Josephine Digennari at 654-2876 or Joe Sperrazza at 654-2081. Memorial Day parade
Old Forge borough’s annual Memorial Day parade, sponsored by the American Legion Post 513 and VFW Post 4954, will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 28. Participants should arrive by 9:30 a.m. The starting point is the corner of Main and Grace Streets. The parade will travel down Main Street to Moosic Road where a ceremony will follow at the Old Forge Cemetery. Craft show
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company from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 23. Any vendors interested in renting a table space may call 693-1371. PA Class of 1992
The Pittston Area Class of 1992 will celebrate its 20th anniversary reunion Saturday, Aug. 4 in the Seasons Ballroom at the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Wilkes-Barre. Tickets are $55 each and can be purchased via credit card, Pay Pal or check. All interested classmates are asked to send their e-mail address or mailing address to Tara (Turkos) Craig at Craig.tara@hotmail.com or Ryan Carwardine at rjcarwardine@verizon.net. For more information, call Class President Patti Pisano at 540-3277 or Mary (Turco) Arellano at (210) 831-4769 for more details. The reunion planning committee includes Patti Pisano, Mary (Turco) Arellano, Jackie (Borthwick) Galvin, Lori (Braccini) Cook, Ryan Carwardine, Alissa (Costantino) Ranieli, Vicki Guiliano, Joe Hawk, Alex Schalles and Tara (Turkos) Craig. WA Class of 1992
Wyoming Area High School Class of 1992 is planning its 20th anniversary reunion for Saturday, Sept. 1 at Rodano’s in Wilkes-Barre. Those interested in attending are asked to e-mail their address and contact information by July1 to wasclassof92@yahoo.com or call 655-0238. USS Independence reunion
Dick White, of Pittston, announces the USS Independence CVA 62 reunion will be held Sept. 5-9 in Portland, Maine. All Navy, Marine and Air Squadrons that served on the Independence and their families are welcome. For more information, contact USS Independence CVA-62, 65 Pioneer Ridge Road, Canton, North Carolina 28716, call 828648-7378 or email ussindycva-62@hotmail.com.
The 1982 class of the Pittston Hospital School of Nursing is
Dog licenses
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced that application for 2012 dog licenses are available by contacting the county treasurer’s office, 200 N. River St,, Wilkes-Barre, or by calling 825-1780. Annual license fees for dogs spayed or neutered is $6.45, not spayed or neutered $8.45. Senior citizens 65 years of age and older or persons with a disability pay $4.45 for a spayed or neutered animal and $6.45 for a non-spayed or non-neutered animal. All dogs three months of age or older are required by law to have a current license. Failure to do so may result in a fine up to $300.
Memorial Day flea market set St. Frances Cabrini Church, 585 Mt. Olivet Road, Carverton, will celebrate a Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 28. This Mass is in honor and memory of all the deceased loved ones who are laid to rest at the Mount Olivet Cemetery. Father Vincent Dang will be the celebrant for this special Mass. Following the Mass, the parish Social Committee will sponsor its annual flea market and bake sale from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the church grounds, rain or shine. There will be a special $2 a bag feature at 2 p.m. This year’s flea market will include a variety of household items, pictures, dishware, knickknacks, toys, DVDs, games, and books. Picnic foods for purchase include clam chowder, haluski, pork barbeque, wimpies, hotdogs with sauerkraut or chilli, sausage and peppers and a variety of beverages. The bake sale will feature fresh-baked breads, cakes, pies, cookies and pastries. A special “early bird” flea
St. Frances Cabrini Church members preparing for the annual flea market and bake sale are, from left, Barbara Mears, Lance Baseski, Father Vincent Dang, Harry Mears and Alice Krispin.
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market will held from 7:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 27. Also this year, raffle tickets
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planning a 30th anniversary class reunion for fall 2012. Members of this graduating class are asked to contact either Ted Kross or Janet Kelly (Endres) to gather contact information and help plan event. Kross can be reached through email at tedandgina9@comcast.net or 655-4952. Kelly can be contacted through e-mail at janetakelly@aol.com or 693-4165.
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Salvation Army presents awards on 100th anniversary Insalaco brothers, Keystone Automotive, Gerrity’s Markets recognized As part of a weeklong celebration of its 100-year anniversary in West Pittston, the Salvation Army presented Community Service Awards to benefactors Michael and Sandy Insalaco at a dinner Thursday night at St. Anthony’s Center, Exeter. The awards, presented by Lt. Colonel Donald W. Lance, Divisional Commander, and Maj. Sheryl Hershey, commanding officer of the West Pittston Citadel, recognized the contributions of the Insalaco brothers throughout the years and especially last fall when a flood caused extensive damage to the Salvation Army building. “Doing the Most Good” Closing reawards, named marks were for the Salvaoffered by tion Army’s board member slogan, were Rose Ferenti- presented to two local busino-Grimes nesses for their who pointed continued supout that deport. Rudy Forspite being lenza accepted flooded them- an award on beselves, mem- half of Keystone Automobers of the tive and A & A Salvation Auto Parts, and Army fed Joe Vasula acan 7,200 people cepted award on beduring the half of GerriSeptember ty’s Markets. flood. The keynote address was given by Thomas F. Burke Jr., Luzerne County president judge and a lifelong resident of West Pittston. Rep. Phyllis Mundy presented a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and toastmaster Ed Ackerman read a citation from Sen. John Yudichak of the Pennsylvania Senate, and a letter of congratulations from Gov. Tom Corbett. Lt. Colonel Renee Lance joined her husband as honored guests and asked the invocation. Maj. Hershey offered benediction. Tony Denisco, mayor of West Pittston, also offered remarks. Closing remarks were offered by board member Rose Ferentino-Grimes who pointed out that See AWARDS, Page 37
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5K run and half marathon slated May 27 By ROBERT DULIBA
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It’s not very often that you see groups of people running through the Greater Pittston area. But, at 8 a.m. on Sunday, May 27, you’ll see The Susquejust that. The first hanna Stride Susquehanna is the only Stride 5K and event of its Half Marathon, kind in the hosted by the area offering Greater Pittboth a 5K and ston YMCA, will take place half maraon Memorial thon. The 5K Day weekend starts outside with runners of the Greater from NorthPittston YM- eastern Pennsylvania and CA, moving other states into Hughmaking their estown, com- way through ing back into the heart of Pittston and Pittston and surrounding finishing at towns. the Greater The SusquePittston YM- hanna Stride is the only event CA. of its kind in the area offering both a 5K and half marathon. Runners will be challenged by tackling the hills of Pittston while taking in the beauty of the Susquehanna River as they run right along it. “We wanted to offer more than just a 5K but nothing compared to the Steamtown Marathon,” said Craig Lukatch, CEO of the Greater Pittston YMCA. “We are very excited for the Stride. We have about 100 runners so far from all over the area and the east coast.” “We have been working with all the cities in making sure everyone is aware that we will have runners on the road,” said Lukatch. “We are asking all drivers to be
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Mother’s Day carnation sale at church today Happy Mother’s Day to all the ladies in Avoca! Whether you are a mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, godmother, aunt, sister or just a terrific lady, this day is about celebrating you. Enjoy it! I’d like to wish my mother, Lorraine, a very Happy Mother’s Day. Mom, because of your example of how to live a good and faith-filled life, I have grown into the strong woman and wife I am today. I could never thank you enough for that! I speak from experience when I say the world would be a much better place if it had more mothers like you in it. Peace be with you … love you … and God bless you. Carnation sale
Speaking of Mother’s Day, Queen of the Apostles Parish will continue its annual Mother’s Day tradition of hosting the Scranton Chapter of Pennsylvanians for Human Life’s Mother’s Day carnation sale today, May 13 following the 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Masses at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St. All proceeds will assist the chapter’s pro-life work and the operation of its prolife center. Scholarship applications
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Pray the Rosary
During the month of May, Queen of the Apostles Parish invites the community to pray the Rosary and the litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary with them following the daily 8 a.m. Mass at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St. Youth group
Queen of the Apostles Parish youth group will meet today, May 13 and Sunday, May 27. For meeting time and location, call Lori Ostrowski at 457-8840. Pastoral council
Queen of the Apostles Parish’s pastoral council will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 14 in St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. Yard waste collection
Avoca Borough will have a yard waste collection on Tuesday, May 15, weather permitting. In addition to collecting grass clippings and leaves, borough workers will also collect other yard waste, including shrubs, hedge clippings and tree limbs. Grass clippings and leaves can be placed in the same container; however, brush must be placed in a separate container. Tree limbs should not exceed three feet in length and one-half inch in diameter. Rocks, stones, dirt and animal waste are not acceptable forms of yard waste and will not be collected. A maximum of three open containers, not exceeding 30 pounds, will be allowed per collection. Please do not put collection items in plastic bags. Collection items should be placed curbside by 8 a.m. Hospitality training
Queen of the Apostles Parish will have a hospitality training session at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16 in St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St. Masses for holy day
Queen of the Apostles Parish will have Masses for the Ascension of Our Lord, a holy day of obligation, at 8 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 17 at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St. There will be a vigil mass at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16. Communion luncheon
The Queen of the Apostles Parish women’s guild annual communion luncheon will take place at noon on Sunday, May 20 in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St. The parish’s 2012 high school graduates will be honored at this time. To make a reservation, call the rectory at 457-3412 by May 14. Worship committee
Queen of the Apostles Parish’s worship committee will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 21 in St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. Social concerns committee
Queen of the Apostles Parish’s social concerns committee will meet at 8:30 p.m. on Monday, May 21 in St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. Cemetery service
Queen of the Apostles Parish will have Memorial Day cemetery services at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 28 at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Avoca, and SS. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Moosic. Sewer bills
Berkheimer Associates re-
cently sent notices to all Avoca Borough residents who did not pay their 2011 sewer bills. Property owners are responsible for paying the bills. If the bills were not paid in full by December 31, 2011, they were turned over to Creditech. All accounts delinquent $70 or more for more than one year will be placed on a water shutoff list. Property owners are also responsible for water shutoff and restoration fees which total $60. For more information, call Creditech at 1-800-555-5695. Recycling
Avoca residents are invited to recycle newspaper and commingled glass, plastic and metal bottles, cans and jars every Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Moosic Recycling Truck at the Avoca Municipal Garage, 1106 Plane St. All lids should be removed and disposed of in home trash. Containers should be rinsed, plastics and metals should be flattened and glass should not be broken. Newspaper should not be placed in bags. All recycla-
bles should be placed in the appropriate compartment of the truck. Avoca residents can also recycle corrugated cardboard from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month in the Moosic Recycling Truck at the Avoca Municipal Garage. Avoca residents can also recycle corrugated cardboard from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month in the Moosic Recycling Truck at the Avoca Municipal Garage. Corrugated cardboard is cardboard with a ribbed section between two heavy layers of cardboard. All pieces should be collapsed and flattened. This collection does not include food contaminated noncorrugated or coated cardboard such as pizza, cereal or soda boxes. The recycling area will be monitored and violators can be fined or banned from future recycling privileges. Recycling calendars are available in the lobby of the Avoca Municipal Building and at the recycling truck.
Borough Council to meet Monday Hughestown Borough Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m. with Wayne Quick presiding.
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to purchase new recycling bins.
A meeting was held on Tuesday, May 8 to discuss a DCED grant application and changes in the burning ordinance and garbage collection. Compost deal
Progress has been made concerning the Greater Pittston Compost deal. It is hoped that the program, which is expected to begin in June, will enable the borough to drop off grass and branches and pick up mulch free of charge. Plans are being made
Softball sked
The Hughestown girls softball schedule is as follows: May 14, Twigs at Violets; May 1,5 Rosebuds at Twigs; May 16, Daffodils at Violets and May 17, Rosebuds at Daffodils. Yaple Park
PPL and will finish connecting the power to the concession stand in Robert Yaple Memorial Park, after which food will be available for purchase.
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Applications for the 1st. Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo Scholarship are now available. Students attending Pittston Area High School, Wyoming Area High School or students residing in either of these two school districts but attending Holy Redeemer High School or Holy Cross High School are eligible to apply. Applicants are required to participate in some kind of music and have a past or present connection to the military via a family member. Pittston Area, Wyoming Area and Holy Redeemer students can get applications at their schools. Holy Cross students may get an application by calling The Luzerne Foundation at 714-1570.
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AMVETS, Scouts to decorate vet graves AMVETS Post 189, VFW Post 4909, American Legion Post 657 and the Boy Scouts will work together to decorate the cemeteries for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday. Flags will be placed on veteran grave markers on Wednesday, May 23 at 6 p.m. at Holy Mother of Sorrows Cemetery and at 6:45 p.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery. Letters were sent out to the annual participants of the Dupont Memorial Day Parade that will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 28. Anyone interested in the parade who has not received the correspondence can be added to our list by contacting Jerry Gurnari @ 655-2924.
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Borough news
President Stan Knick reported at Tuesday’s meeting that Jon Myers from WNEP-TV contacted the borough to do a story on the natural gas truck purchased by the borough. Dupont Borough, through a grant award, purchased a new recycling truck but one of the requirements of the grant was that the vehicle had to be natural gas. President Knick spoke to Justin from Pocono Peterbilt and the truck is ready and due to arrive this summer. Peterbilt is planning a presentation of the vehicle at the Little League Park with a cookout and events to promote and introduce the state-of- the-art vehicle to the community. Stan continued with updates on the construction projects. The new traffic lights at Lackawanna/ Chestnut/Main were installed and the old lights were turned over to the borough. Residents have expressed an interest in buying the old lights; however, borough officials have decided to keep the lights at the borough garage as memorabilia. Council has received a donation of two large stones from the Laurel Line Wall. One stone will be used as a base of the town clock and the borough manager is looking into preserving history by having the Laurel Line painted on the other stone. The borough engineer provided updates on pending borough projects. Plans for the maintenance garage will be placed out for rebid as the current bids re-
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ceived were higher than anticipated. It was recommended that Council rebid the project for a shell and electrical service only based on current budget. OCD funding for 2012 - the engineer is awaiting notice on available funding. Once the borough receives notice of available funds, it will proceed with the design and bidding for Oak, Lidy and Walnut Street paving. Bids were advertised for the fence project at the compost facility. The bids will be opened at a special Council meeting on May 16. Solicitor Eric Dingle reported that out the approximately 50 delinquent sewer accounts, six accounts have been filed with the magistrate so far at a cost of $1,000. The solicitor will be notified when the magistrate’s office sets hearing dates. Several complaints have been received from residents pertaining to open fire pits. Questions and concerns have been raised on the safety and health issues from the smoke. Council passed
a motion for the solicitor to look into existing ordinances pertaining to rules and regulations for open fire pits. The next regular monthly Council meeting will be held on June 5. Special meeting
The Dupont Borough Council will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16 in the James Cocco Council Chambers to review and adopt an amendment to an ordinance and to award the bid for the fencing at the compost facility. Calendar photos
Anyone group or organization that would like their articles or pictures added to the 2013 Dupont Borough calendar can email articles to: dupontboro@comcast.net or can be dropped off at the municipal office during regular business hours: Contact Borough Manager Patty McDonald at 655-6216 for more information.
Local band in contest
Local Band Perfect Focus has entered a contest to be the opening act for Slash in Philadelphia. Slash, aka Saul Hudson, is best known as the former lead guitarist of the American hard rock band, Guns N’Roses. Anyone on Facebook interested in helping Perfect Focus win the contest can go to Gacebook, search Perfect Focus band and “Like.” Band members are Michael McDonald, son of Borough Manager Patty McDonald; Chris Cashmere, Ryan Gruttadauria, Jonathan Kamor and Doug Jumper. Gas service applications
Applications to request gas service are available at the municipal office during regular business hours. For more information about gas service you can contact Mike Trussa, UGI representative, at 829-8664. Bowling banquet
There is still time to purchase your tickets for the Dupont Jr. Bowlers annual bowling banquet which will be held on Sunday, May 20th at 3:00pm at Saint Maria Goretti banquet hall. For
more information call Donna at 655-6241. Eco-tip
Here is Joey’s Eco-tip of the week: If you are watering your lawn with a sprinkler, make sure it is aimed at the grass and not at the sidewalk or driveway. Moving the sprinkler over a few feet could save water! DePrimo scholarship
Applications for the 1st. Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo Scholarship for students of Pittston Area, Wyoming Area and those attending Holy Redeemer are available at their respective schools. Requires musical participation of some kind and military connection of a family member past or present. Blood drive
The American Red Cross will host a blood drive from12:30 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22 at the VFW Post 4909. :To make an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS. Walk-ins are always welcome. For more information, call the post home at 654-9104. See DUPONT, Page 41
New officers of the Dupont Neighborhood Crimewatch are, from left, Janet Rooney, treasurer; Pina Hansen, president; Susan Gregory, secretary; and Erica Lepore, vice president.
St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church will honor the Blessed Mother with Marian devotions at 7 p.m. every Friday in May at the church, 200 Stephenson St. The services will include Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Litany to the Blessed Virgin Mary and Benediction. Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the ladies in Duryea! Whether you are a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, godmother, aunt, sister or just a terrific lady, this day is about celebrating you. Enjoy it! I’d like to wish my mother, Lorraine, a very Happy Mother’s Day. Mom, because of your example of how to live a good and faith-filled life, I have grown into the strong woman and wife I am today. I could never thank you enough for that! I speak from experience when I say the world would be a much better place if it had more mothers like you in it. Peace be with you … love you … and God bless you. Fund drive
The Germania Hose Company is conducting it annual fund drive. If you received a second donation request but have already sent in your gift, please disregard the second notice. The members of the hose company thank you for your donation.
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Lions club activities
The Dupont Lions will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 14 at the VFW Post Home. President Bart Bryk will preside. The monthly food distribution sponsored by the Dupont Lions will be held on Thursday, Mary 24th at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Hall on Lackawanna Ave. All qualifying residents of Dupont and Suscon are eligible.
Crime Watch President Pina
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Municipal Building, 315 Main St. The public is invited to attend.
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Luncheon a success
The Ladies Auxiliary to American Legion Post 585 would like to thank all of the members and volunteers who helped make the luncheon for the VA men and women a great success. The Ladies Auxiliary also thanks the community for a successful year, and they hope everyone has a relaxing summer. They also hope all of the ladies in Duryea have a nice Mother’s Day. Scholarship applications
Applications for the 1st. Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo Scholarship are now available. Students attending Pittston Area High School, Wyoming Area High School or students residing in either of these two school districts but attending Holy Redeemer High School or Holy Cross High School are eligible to apply. Applicants are required to participate in some kind of music and have a past or present connection to the military via a family member. Pittston Area, Wyoming Area and Holy Redeemer students can get applications at their schools. Holy Cross students may get an
Hansen, announced the next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29 at the municipal bldg. A demonstration will be presented on fire extinguisher safety and new bylaws will be reviewed. Compost Committee report
The Greater Pittston Regional Compost Committee held its regular monthly meeting and reports that if everything goes as planned, the facility should be up and running in about one month. The committee reviewed several job applications received and filled one of the two positions available. The other applications were tabled for further review. The committee is still accept-
application by calling The Luzerne Foundation at 714-1570. Flood victims
Duryea Borough Council is advising residents who were impacted by the 2011 September Flood to pick up a small monetary award from 6 to 8 p.m. on May14-15 at the Duryea Municipal Building, 315 Main St. Residents of Bennett, Chittenden, Church, Dickson, Elm, Lackawanna, Main from 51-312, Pettebone from 100-131, River, Short, Swetland from 124-138, Stephenson and Watt Streets are eligible for this benefit. Impacted residents are required to bring in their FEMA paper and driver’s license as proof of residency. These awards were made possible from donations collected at local businesses. Ambulance drive
The Duryea Ambulance Association’s annual fund drive will begin on Tuesday, May 15. Crime Watch
The Duryea Neighborhood Crime Watch will have its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15 at the Duryea
ing employment applications. They are available at the Dupont Municipal office. President Stan Knick noted that the fencing contract for the compost facility will be award at the Dupont Borough meeting on May 16 and the fence should be in place by the end of the month. The next committee meeting will on Wednesday, June 6. Service schedule
Dupont service schedule for the week of May 13th is as follows: Monday, May 14, refuse, 30 lb.weight limit; Tuesday, May 15, yard waste, eight limit for containers is 30 lbs.; Wednesday, May 16, recycling, commingle, glass, plastics.
Mass scheduled
St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church will celebrate Holy Mass for the Ascension of our Lord at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 17 at the church, 200 Stephenson St. Ziti dinner
The Polish Falcons, Nest 128 will have a ziti dinner to benefit Diane Kozak from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 20 at the club, 631 Main St. The menu includes tossed salad, ziti and meatballs, rolls, dessert, coffee and soda. Takeouts and free delivery will be available too. There will also be a Chinese auction and a 50-50 raffle. DJ Diamond Dave will begin performing at 4 p.m. Tickets, at $6 each and $4 for children, can be purchased in advance by contacting Mary Shock at 510-3409 or by e-mail at mryshock@yahoo.com, the club at 457-5355 or any Polish Falcons member. Tickets will also be available at the door. All proceeds will help defray of Kozak’s medical bills in her courageous battle against cancer. Union meeting
Branch 309 of the Polish National Union of America will have a re-organizational meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 21 at St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church, 200 Stephenson
St. All members of the branch are invited and encouraged to attend this important meeting. The Rev. Fr. Carmen G. Bolock, pastor of St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church, is the branch secretary. Raffle tickets
The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 585 is currently selling tickets for its “Win A Pallet of Beer” raffle. First prize is a gift certificate for $600 to B&G Beverage, Pittston. Second prize is a $100 gift certificate to a Wine & Spirits store. Third prize is a $50 gift card to Weis Markets. Tickets, which are $3 each or two for $5, can be purchased from any member or at the post home, 329 Main St. The drawing will take place at 8 p.m. on Rec board events
Movie in the Park featuring “Puss & Boots” will be held on Friday, May 25 at Community Park behind the borough building. Gates open at 7 p.m. and the movie starts at dusk. Refreshments will be available. The End of School Dance is set for 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, June 8 at Healey Park. Admission of $5 includes hot dog, pizza, soda, chips and a glow necklace. For more information, call Trina Moss at 604-0637 or MaryAnn Cappelloni at 457-8701.
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Library Friends slate event at Charming Charlies The Friends of The West Pittston Library will sponsor a fundraising event from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 20 at Charming Charlies, located at The Shoppes at Montage. A $5 donation entitles the holder to a shopping pass good for 20% discount on items purchased. Beverages and snacks are included with the donation. For more information, call Sara at 883-7079. Charming Charlies is a unique specialty shoppe, which specializes in jewelry, fashion accessories and some apparel. Memorial Day parade
The annual West Pittston/Exeter Memorial Day Parade will start at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 28 from at the corner of Linden Street and Wyoming Avenue in West Pittston. The parade will march down Wyoming Avenue and conclude at the St. Cecilia’s Church parking lot where a brief ceremony will take place. This year’s feature speaker will be Capt. James Cameron of the PA National Guard of West Pittston, who will share his experiences in military service. Paci Band will be on hand to perform taps as well as a selection by the Wyoming Area Band and the Ceol-Mor Bag Pipes. Parade announcement
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WEST PITTSTON Tony Callaio 654-5358 tonyc150@verizon.net There will be door prizes and a Legion Post 542 1st Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo requests all residents to basket raffle. Sauces and dips display their American flag dur- and other items will be available ing the month of May as well as for purchase. Call Jacqueline at 760-7082 or parade day in respect for veterans who have served our country. Teresa at 357-3985 for reservations. WP Women’s Club
The West Pittston Women’s Club will hold its annual spring luncheon at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15 Irem Temple Country Club. All members are asked to wear a hat. Chairwoman is Louise Smith. Committee members are Beverly Bryden, Joan Linskey and Delores Shea. Corpus Christi Parish Benefit
“Come into the Kitchen with Cheryl” See the local version of Food Network star, Cheryl Sempa Radkiewicz, who will provide cooking instruction and tips, as well as delicious meals from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 25 at the Immaculate Conception Church Hall, 605Luzerne Ave. The cost of the demonstration, instruction and BYOB dinner is $25. Dinner includes Bourbon glazed pork tenderloin, creamy mashed potatoes, honey buttered carrots, plus vanilla ice cream with brandy walnut sauce and white chocolate cheesecake fingers.
WP Rams news
The West Pittston Rams will hold a final sign up for the upcoming 2012 season from 3 to 5 p.m. on June3 at the club house at the football field, bell tower entrance. Cost is $110 per child which includes 10 lottery tickets at $5 each. Cost for additional children per family is $10 each. New football players will be required to purchase a jersey. Every registrant must have the following: birth certificate, current picture and two proofs of residence, such as a valid driver’s license and a utility bill. Vettes for Vets
A fundraiser for the West Pittston American Legion, Post 542, 1st Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo, will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 10 at West Side Auto, (Valero Gas Station), 401 Wyoming Ave.. Registration is $ 10 which includes food and beverage.
For more information, contact Ron Gitkos at 654-2261.
655-7786 to be placed on a schedule.
WP Class of 1957 55th reunion
WP Fun Run
The West Pittston Class of 1957 announces plans for its 55th anniversary class reunion to be held the weekend of September 1. Co-chairmen Mickey Melberger and Don Lloyd need help with the organization committee. Anyone interested is asked to call Mickey at 654-1141 or Don at 655-4311. WA Class of 1969
Wanted: Wyoming Area Class of 1969 graduation booklet. Call 654-7803 if you have a copy. A copy will be made and your booklet will be returned to you. Street department
Yard waste will be picked up from Montgomery Avenue to Erie Street on Mondays and from Montgomery Avenue to Susquehanna Avenue on Tuesdays. Residents are asked to place yard waste in open containers. No plastic bags will be picked up. Tree limbs should not exceed four feet in length or 1/2-inch in diameter and must be tied in bundles. Any resident requesting chipping of tree limbs is asked to call the Public Works Building at
The 35th Annual West Pittston Anthracite 4-Mile Run sponsored by Big Top Rentals will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 2. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the borough building, Exeter Avenue. Pre-registration fee is $15 prior to May 30 and $18 after. Checks should be made payable to West Pittston Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board and mailed to 555 Exeter Ave., West Pittston, PA 18643. For further information, call 655-7782. Tax collector
George L. Miller, tax collector, announces the 2012 county and borough taxes have been mailed. The face period continues until June 30. Penalty period will be honored through December 15 when the tax books will be closed. Office hours during rebate are from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. It is the property owner’s responsibility to forward their tax bills to their financial institution for payment. If a receipt is requested, please include a self addressed stamped See WEST PITTSTON, Page 43
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Wyoming Area program promotes proper student behavior Wyoming Area instituted Pennsylvania’s School-wide Positive Behavior System at the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year. The PSPBS is a proactive systems approach for creating and maintaining safe and effective learning environments in schools and ensuring that all students have the social/ emotional skills needed to ensure their success at school and beyond. It focuses on efficient use of data to guide decisions for improving schools. The program has the blessing of the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) as a part of its Least Restrictive Environment, a program that has been in
existence for years. Deborah Popson, the district’s special education director, utilized this program in a prior school district before being employed at Wyoming Area. The pilot program at Wyoming Area is a proactive approach to discipline that promotes appropriate student behavior and increased learning. It has been in place at the elementary level and in the middle school, grades kindergarten through eighth, according to Popson. The goal is to expand it to the upper grades, one grade at a time adding ninth grade next year. “The SWPBS program is recommended by PDE for all
schools to put into place,” said Popson. “It may be a mandated program in the future.” Teachers at Wyoming Area believe the program has had a positive effect on student behavior and respect. Disciplinary infractions have decreased since the program has begun. As part of the program, when a student is recognized for doing something positive, they are handed a reward ticket. That ticket can then be redeemed for prize. The program was initially funded by a grant, but that has ended. “We are hoping to do some fundraisers or elicit community support to help fund the pro-
gram,” said Popson. “PTOs have also been helpful.” “I think for the first year we did a good job of getting prizes that were geared towards the interests of our students,” said Ashley Artiz, a faculty member and Middle School advisor. “The students are excited to be rewarded for their positive behavior and to have it be recognized is important to them. We started asking students their input on different prizes that they would be interested in for our school store that we have running for the program.” Aritz believes the program is working and has seen a positive change in the majority of stu-
dents. “They look forward to helping, being recognized for their achievements, and being told that they are the reason the program is such a success,” she said. “There is a mixed reaction to the program but I do feel that is, in large part, due to the fact that it is in its first year in existence,” said Ryan Kennedy, the other Middle School faculty member and advisor of the program. “Once this becomes part of Wyoming Area’s culture, it should be a very successful program. We are still working the kinks out. The overall concept of the idea of the program has been a success.”
American Legion Post 833 and VFW Post 6518 members will honor deceased veterans by placing flags at their graves beginning at 9 a.m. on May 19. The annual event will begin at St John the Baptist cemetery located on Cedar Street, then to St. John the Baptist Cemetery on Schooley Avenue and finally conclude at St Cecilia’s Cemetery on Schooley Avenue. The American Legion commander is Jack Brogan and the VFW commander is Jerry Stofko. Coyne Tournament
The Fourth Annual Joseph Coyne Softball Tournament will be held at 8 a.m. on Sunday, May 20 at the Exeter Lions Little League fields. The event will feature face painting, Tux the mascot at 11a.m. and clown/balloon artist Pat Ward from 2 to 4 p.m. Friendly Circle
The Friendly Circle Senior Citizens will meet at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 17 in the Exeter Community Room on Schooley Avenue. Eva Naples is the host. Cosmopolitan Seniors
Fifty six members and a guest attended the previous meeting of the Cosmopolitan Seniors. Final preparations were announced regarding the 37th anniversary Mass and dinner. After the meeting, the group enjoyed refreshments and Bingo was
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played. Fifth/fifty winners were Marie Cheskiewicz, Sam Ferrara, Evelyn Naples, Joann Naples and Veronica Wyandt. Helen Zarychta won the special game prize and Terri Mislan won the Bingo jackpot. Travel coordinator Johanna is accepting reservations for a casino trip on Wednesday, May 9 and a trip to Woodloch Pines Resort on Sunday, May 20. This trip includes a seafood buffet along with American and Italian cuisine, as well as entertainment, Bingo and a boat ride, weather permitting. There will be pickups in Exeter and Pittston and non-members are welcome. Details can be obtained from Johanna at 655-2720. Scholarship applications
Applications for the 1st. Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo Scholarship for students of Pittston Area, Wyoming Area and Holy Redeemer are available at their respective schools. The scholarship requires the student to have musical participation of some kind and military connection of a family member past or present. Yard waste
Exeter Borough has begun yard waste collection on Thurs-
days. Residents are asked to place yard waste curbside by 6 a.m. and are encouraged to use a mulching mower blade and mulch grass weekly, leaving it on the lawn. The benefits include keeping fertilizer and pesticides on the treated yard, thus reducing the expense of additional treatments. Yard waste consists only of the following materials: shrubbery or grass clippings and tree limbs. Tree limbs are not to exceed three feet length or1/2-inch in diameter. Limbs should be bundled, tied and placed in an open container. Rocks, stones, dirt and animal waste are not acceptable forms of yard waste. Any yard waste containing unacceptable materials will not be collected. Police reminder
Exeter Borough Police remind citizens that anyone caught dumping or littering along Packer Avenue will be cited. Anyone who sees such action is asked to contact the Exeter Borough Police at 654-3301. Increased patrols will be present. All violators will be subject to the issuance of a parking citation. This activity will be scheduled for the first Friday of each month until November. Refuse stickers
St. Barbara’s Parish
St. Barbara’s Christian Women’s Organization will feed the men from Mother Theresa’s Haven on May 16 and 23. The meals will be prepared and served at St. Joseph’s Hall in Wyoming. Anyone wishing to help serve or donate baked goods is asked to be at the hall in Wyoming after 3 p.m. on either day. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at St. John the Baptist Cemetery at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, May 28 followed by the Celebration of the Mass at St. Cecilia’s Church at 10 a.m. (there will be no 7 p.m. Mass at St. Anthony’s). The bazaar committee will start collecting donations of items to be use at the picnic to help decrease expenses. They will start this week accepting donations of ketchup, mustard or salt and pepper shakers. There will be collection boxes in both churches for these items. For more information, call Marilyn at 883-1402, Eileen at 654-6555 or the parish office at 654-2103.
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envelope with payment. For appointments, call 655-3801 or 655-7782ext. 232. Welsh classes
In preparation for the North American Festival of Wales, classes to sing in Welsh will be conducted from 2 to 4 p.m. on the second and third Saturdays of each month until September at the Congregational Church, 500 Luzerne Ave. The Festival of Wales is a five-day cultural event held over Labor Day weekend, Aug. 30-Sept. 3, at the Scranton Hilton. For information, contact Chris Hastie at 905-9074 or emailchhmww@hotmail.com. Library programs
Beginner yoga – 9:30 and 6: 15 p.m. Mondays; 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 9:30 a.m. Fridays. Restorative yoga – 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays Prenatal yoga classes - Con-
tact Corinne at corinne@yogawithcorinne.com or 407-2300 for more information on session dates and times. Cost is $7 for drop-in with discounted punch passes available. All classes are held on the top floor of the former American Legion Building, 316 Linden St. by the Montgomery Avenue. West Pittston Library Book Club – 6:45 p.m., first Tuesday of each month. Weekly Story Time - 1 p.m., Fridays Children’s Yoga with Corinne – 3:45 p.m., first Friday of the month. American Girl Celebration – 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 19 Story Time with Clifford – 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 25 Birthday notes
Brittani Shearer, May13; Donna Orth, Cindy Lynch, May 14; Alex Holtz, May 15; Lenetta Pesotini, Alan Ciampi, May 16; Nancy LaNunziata, May 18; Dustin Harris, May 19.
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The Exeter Lions recently inducted new members. From left, are Lions Ken Collins, Donna Collins, Narda Sperrazza, Jean Marie Radle, John Serino. Absent at the time of the photo was Joan Salano.
The rebate period for refuse stickers has passed. Stickers can be purchased with cash, checks, money orders or credit card (no American Express). Checks and money orders should be made payable to Exeter Borough Refuse. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. There are no evening or Saturday hours. Payments can be mailed to 1101 Wyoming Ave., Exeter, PA 18643. For more information, call Lynda at 654-3001, ext. 2.
St Barbara’s Parish Christian Women’s Organization will hold its end of the year dinner at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12. Dinner buffet will be held at Cuz’s Catering, 163 Susquehanna Ave., Exeter. Cost is $20 payable at time of reservation. Please drop reservations in the collection basket or contact Mary King at 655-4744, Chip Clarke at 6547480, Barbara Russo at 6548670 or Loretta Semenza at 6540936. Deadline for reservations is June 4. Thursday, May 17 is the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be at 7 p.m. on Wednesday and 7 and11a.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday. The last CCD class will be celebrated with a Mass at 2:45 p.m. on Monday, May 14. Pick up will be at 4 p.m. at the Parish Center The monthly Mass honoring all married couples celebrating their wedding anniversary during the month of May will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22.
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Little League night at the races slated Saturday Wyoming / West Wyoming Little League will hold a Night at the Races on Saturday, May 19 at the West Wyoming Hose Company on Shoemaker Avenue in West Wyoming. Doors open at 6 p.m. and races start at 7 p.m. Cost is $10 to sponsor a horse or $5 donation at the door. Admission includes food, beer and soda. Wyoming/ West Wyoming Seniors
The Wyoming/ West Wyoming Seniors will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15 at St. Monica’s meeting center with Frank Perfinski presiding. Servers are Theresa Kennedy, Joe Shymanski and Joan Kwasny. Prize winners from the recent 36th Anniversary Mass and dinner were Betty O’Hara, Maryann Paluck, Angie Mastruzzo, Elinor Yurek, Frank Perfinski, Angie Zagurski, Joan Kwawsny, Genny Labaty and Mickey De-
THE WYOMINGS EILEEN CIPRIANI 287-3349 ecipriani@comcast.net Savo. Bingo jackpot winner was The Friendly Circle Senior CiJoe Shymanski. tizens will meet at 1 p.m. on The annual picnic committee Thursday, May 17 in the Exeter consisting of Joe Kosloaki, Sam Community Room on Schooley DeSalvo and Theresa Kennedy Avenue. Eva Naples is the host. isworking on arrangements for the affair to be held July 17 at the Daley Park Pavilion , Shoemaker Craft show Wyoming Hose Co. #1 33 E. Avenue, West Wyoming. After the meeting, there will be re- Eighth St., Wyoming, will hold a freshments and Bingo will be craft show to benefit the hose company from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. played. on June 23Any vendors interested in renting a table space may Grass cutting reminder call 693-1371 and leave a messWyoming Borough would like age. to remind residents to cut their The Fund drive chairman is grass and remove high weeds Kirk Carey from their properties as per borough ordinances. Memorial Day parade The Memorial Day’s events begin at 8 a.m. with a ceremony Friendly Circle Senior at the War Monument in front of Citizens
the VFW in Wyoming Post 396 in Wyoming. Following this, a service will be held at 8:30 a.m. at the War Memorial at Eighth Street and Shoemaker Avenue in West Wyoming. The service will be conducted by both the American Legion and the VFW. The parade line-up will begin at 8:45 a.m. at Dailey Memorial Park on Shoemaker Avenue in West Wyoming with the parade beginning at 9:15 a.m. As the parade ends at First Street in Wyoming, participants and spectators are invited to the Wyoming Cemetery for the Memorial Day ceremony. There will be a short program ending with a rifle salute by American Legion Post 904 West Wyoming and a fly over honoring our heroes. There will be food and beverages at the VFW post in Wyoming after the ceremony.
May Crowning will be held at the 11 a.m. Mass today, May 13. The Youth Group will hold a car wash from 1 to 4 p.m. on May 19 in O.L.O.S. parking lot. Cost is $5 per vehicle. All Youth Group members interested in helping out may call Michelle Stark at 693-1907. Vacation Bible School is being held June 25-29. Lillian Dominici is coordinating the week’s events, which include indoor and outdoor activities. Adult and teen volunteers are needed to help with the games and creative activities. Helpers may call Lillian at 693-6227. Any one (from third grade through high school) interested in serving Christ and His Church in this role may call the parish office at 693-1991. A new class is now forming. The parish is always in need of new lectors. Anyone interested is
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Borough youngster plants tree in Slapper Park Twelve-year-old Alex Hawk of West Wyoming aided in the borough’s annual Arbor Day celebration by donating and planting a tree in Slapper Park this past week. Hawk is a sixth-grade student at Wyoming Area’s Tenth Street School. He is a standout pitcher for the West Wyoming Little League, a member of the Junior Penguin’s Ice Hockey Program and an avid bowler. West Wyoming Borough was once again named a Tree City USA for the third year in a row.
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Cause for the Paws
Representative Phyllis Mundy’s Cause for the Paws will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on June 2 at the Pavilion in Dailey Park, Shoemaker Avenue. The event for dogs will feature low-cost rabies vaccines ($10) and microchipping ($25). Dog licenses will be available for sale at $6.45 to $8.45, depending whether or not the dog is spayed or neutered. The event will also include animals from the SPCA, bake sale and raffle baskets with proceeds benefiting the SPCA. The SPCA will accept dona-
WEST WYOMING tions of cat liter, canned cat food, kitten chow, Kong Dog toys, paper towels, bleach, rubbing alcohol, medium or large latex gloves, laundry soap, and office supplies. Abrahams Watershed Association
The Abrahams Creek Watershed Association will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15 in the West Wyoming Town Hall to discuss the completion of the watershed assessment project. The watershed assessment project has been an ongoing investigation of water and storm runoff-related issues throughout the Abrahams Creek Watershed. The watershed covers all of West Wyoming and parts of Wyoming, Exeter Township, Kingston Township, Forty Fort and Swoyersville.
begin with a ceremony at 8 p.m. at the War Monument in front of the VFW in Wyoming Post 396. Following that, a service will be held at the War Memorial at Eighth Street and Shoemaker Avenue in West Wyoming. The service will begin at 8:30 a.m. and will be conducted by both the American Legion and the VFW. The parade line-up will begin at 8:45 a.m. at Dailey Memorial park on Shoemaker Avenue in West Wyoming with the parade beginning at 9:15 a.m. As the parade ends at First Street in Wyoming, participants and spectators are invited to the Wyoming Cemetery for the Memorial Day ceremony. There will be a short program ending with a rifle salute by American Legion Post 904 West Wyoming and a flyover honoring military heroes. After the ceremony at the Wyoming Cemetery, there will be food and beverages at the VFW post in Wyoming. Twelve-year-old Alex Hawk of West Wyoming aided in the borough's annual Arbor Day celebration by donating and planting a tree in Slapper Park this past week.
Memorial Day parade
The Memorial Day’s events
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Compost is also available free of charge to residents of both towns.
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asked to call Father McKernan at 693-1991. A bus trip to the National Center of Padre Pio in Barto will be held on Friday, June 8. For more information and reservations, call Theresa Lisiewski at 8220831. Cost is $30 per person. To help defray the cost of printing the Sunday church bulletin, businesses and services in the community can place an ad on the back of the bulletin by calling the parish office at 6931991.. Rotary Golf tournament
The Rotary Club of Wyoming’s 21st Annual Golf Tournament and Cook-Out will be held on Thursday, May 24 at Irem Temple Country Club. Lunch and registration will begin at 11a.m. with a shotgun start at noon. Cost is $95 per person and includes, lunch, beer and a dinner cookout at the Checkerboard Pavilion. Hole sponsorships are available for $50 and $100. Contact John Piszak at jpiszak@yahoo.com or 313-8586 for reservations or information. Compost yard
The West Wyoming compost yard will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays for residents of West Wyoming and Wyoming. The compost yard accepts brush, branches, leaves and grass. Residents are reminded to take care that yard waste does not contain plastic or recyclable bags. The compost yard does not accept stones or dirt.
Library news
IN HUGHESTOWN
Council, residents aid in Earth Day cleanup project
A book discussion on the book “Fifty Shades of Grey” will be held at noon on June 23. Call the library to register because space is limited. The library has a limited number of copies of the book are available for one week loans. Light refreshments will be served. The library is looking for patrons to contribute a collection each month for the library display case. New collections are displayed at the beginning of each month. The case is locked at all times to protect displayed items. Call the library at 6931364 or stop by for more information and to pick up an agreement form. The Friday Night Movie Club is taking its show on the road! The group will meet Sunday, May 20 at the RC Movies 14 in Wilkes-Barre to see the new Johnny Depp movie, “Dark Shadows.” The group will then convene after the movie at RodaMembers of the Hughestown Borough Council and borough residents participated in Governor Corno’s in Wilkes-Barre for discusbett’s Earth Day Clean up. From left, seated, are Councilman Dave Stefanoski, Neil Workes, Charlie sion. The movie time will be the Parente. Second row, Councilwoman Marie Griglock, Park and Recreation Coordinator Carmen Ambrofirst matinee show and anyone sino, Councilmen Phil Falvo, Eddie Strubeck and Wayne Quick. who would like to attend is responsible for their own ticket. The Furry Tails will meet at 10 a.m. on May 19. Call 693-1364 to register. The library is now accepting book donations. The library will accept all items except encyclopedias, textbooks and Reader’s Digest books. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
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Compost yard
The compost yard will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Yard waste containers should not exceed 30 pounds. No plastic or recyclable bags, stones or dirt are allowed. Recycling reminder
Members of Pittston Area Honor Society who helped with a cleanup in Hughestown were, from left, Christopher Lynch, Elizabeth Mikitish, Mathew Shamnoski, Katrina Lutecki and Frank Ardo. Absent at the time of the photo were Michael Chisdock and Hughestown Police Chief Steve Golya. Members of Rise to a New Life also assisted in the clean up.
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West Wyoming recycling containers are located behind Hose Company #1. Recycling can be dropped off
any day of the week. The following is the list of acceptable items for recycling: commingled food and beverage containers, #1 & #2 plastic containers (numbers are located on the bottom of plastic container). #1 recyclables include soda, water, flavored beverage bottles, salad dressing bottles, peanut butter jars and mayonnaise jars. #2 recyclables include milk jugs and laundry detergent bottles, shampoo, drain cleaners, aspirin bottles.
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Sports TRACK AND FIELD
D’Eliseo, Giambra, O’Brien no. 1 seeds in D-2 D-2 championships tomorrow in Scranton, rain date Wednesday The regular high school track and field season ended last week. The Wyoming Area boys beat Lake Lehman 92-58 to finish tied for first place in Division 2 with Holy Redeemer and Northwest. All were 6-1. Isaiah Peoples took first in the 100 and 200 to lead the Warriors to victory over the Black Knights. The WA girls lost by a point to Lake Lehman 75-74 to finish 2-5. Haley Stackhouse won three events for WA. They finished 2-5. Meanwhile the PA boys lost to Tunkhannock 91- 59 to finish 2-5 in Division 1. Ronnie D’Eliseo led Pittston Area with wins in 110 hurdles and 300 hurdles. The PA girls beat Tunkhannock 94-56 to finish 5-2 behind Dallas and Hazleton both 6-0-1. PA freshman Olivia Giambra placed first in the long jump, triple jump and high jump.
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District meet
The District 2 AAA Boys and Girls Track and Field Championships are scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, May 14 at Scranton Memorial Stadium beginning at 3 p.m. The rain date, and they might need that, is Wednesday. D’Eliseo, a PA junior, is the no. 1 seed in the 110 and 300 hurdles. In the 110 his seed time is 14.9, almost a full second faster than no. 2 Drew Harding of Dallas, 15.84. In the 300, D’Eliseo’s seed time is 39.80. PA sophomore Mike Harth is fourth in the 400 at 51.40. For the PA girls, freshman Olivia Giambra is no. 1 in the long jump at 17-00.75 and she is second in the triple at 35-09 to Cortlyn Van Deutsch at 36-02. For the WA boys, Nick
Ronnie D'Eliseo in action in the 110 meter hurdles at a recent event. His best time of 14.9 makes his a number one sed for districts. FRED ADAMS’THE TIMES LEADER
O’Brien is no. 1 in the javelin at 188-04, which could be a top 10 distance in the state. O’Brien, Corey Popovich, Cody Schmitz and Isaiah Peoples
are no. 2 in the 400 relay. Peoples is fifth in the 100 at 11.0. O’Brien is tied for second in the 200 with Caleb Vogler of
Wallenpaupack at 22.60. Moliek Torres of Honesdale is no. 1 at 22.53 and he’s no. 1 in the 100 at 10.8. For the WA girls, Sara Radz-
wilka is no. 4 in the 800 at 2:21 and freshman Haley Stackhouse is tied for fourth in the long jump at 16-04.
Patriots still alive in D-1 east pennant race The Pittston Area baseball team defeated Coughlin 6-4 on Thursday by playing mostly small ball and letting the Crusader defense make several bad throws. The win moves the Patriots (7-5) to within a half-game behind the Crusaders (8-5) for the top spot in the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 East. The two teams split the regular season series. The Patriots played Nanticoke, 2-9, going in, yesterday. That game was not completed in time for the Sunday Dispatch deadline. Check the Times Leader today or timesleader.com to see how PA did. If the Patriots won that means PA and Coughlin are tied for first place with two games left this week on Monday and Wednesday. PA is at Redeemer Monday and at Crestwood Wednesday. Coughlin has Hazleton and Nanticoke, both on the road. Hazleton Area also remains in the hunt
PA played Nanticoke Saturday at 7-6. They play Redeemer on Wednesday Pittston Area used small ball to its advantage against Coughlin. The Patriots put six of their seven lead-off batters on base. They moved runners along often with bunt or slap hits and stolen bases, forcing a sloppy Coughlin defense to mishandle the ball and allow runners to advance. “I think we applied pressure,” winning pitcher Chuck Bressler told the Times Leader. “They threw some balls away and we applied some pressure.” Leading the Patriots were Jordan Houseman and Evan Hahn with two-hit performances. Houseman gave the Patriots the lead with a two-RBI single in the second, and a Tyler Loftus double in the third brought
home two runs. Valley West 4 Wyoming Area 2
Tommy Alexander gave up just one hit over six innings and struck out seven as Valley West (11-1) held off a late rally for its 10th straight win. Alexander added a solo home run at the plate and Joe Pechulis doubled twice and drove in the other three runs. Matt Zielen picked up the save for the Spartans, who clinched the Division I West title on Thursday with a win at Berwick. Adam Romanowski went the distance for the Warriors, striking out six. Granteed, Klus and Mapes had WA’s three hits.
Wyoming Area 7 Dallas 2
Erik Walkoviak iced the game with a three-run triple in the sixth inning for the Warriors (9-4). Walkoviak finished with three hits and three RBI. Dylan Maloney struck out eight in a complete-game win. Maloney, Chubka, and Grove had two hits each and Granteed had an RBI.
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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL
Home Monday
The Warriors regular season final is tomorrow at home versus Berwick. Not a lot to play for in that one, though there is an outside chance WA could improve their seed in the AAA playoffs. The playoffs are open. All 15 teams are in. As of Friday the Warriors were seeded third behind Valley View (10-2) and North Pocono (10-1). PA was sixth as of Friday.
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL
Lady Warriors can clinch division tomorrow Wyoming Area hosts Berwick who beat the locals 1-0 on April 9 By JACK SMILES
jsmiles@psdispatch.com
Wyoming Area 2 Dallas 1
Alex Holtz pitched a complete game, giving up only three hits and one run as the Warriors edged the Mountaineers. WP– Alex Holtz, 7 IP, 3H, 1R, 1ER, 3BB, 3K;LP– Taylor Baker, 7 IP, 6H, 2R, 1ER, 1BB, 11K; 2B— WA, Holtz, Bednarski; Top hitters– WA, Turner 2-for-3, Holtz 1-for-3, Bednarski 1-for-2 RBI.
Wyoming Area 7 Wyoming Valley West 6
The Warriors scored four runs in the top of the seventh then held off a late Spartan rally for the victory. Lindsay Carey went 2-for-4 with a single and double to lead the way for Wyoming Area, while Julez DeAngelo doubled. Haley Gayoski doubled as part of a 2-for-4 performance for the Spartans. WP– Alex Holtz, 2IP, 4H, 4R,
4ER, 2BB, 1K; Nicole Cumbo 5IP, 6H, 2R, 2ER, 0BB, 3K; 2B— WA, Lindsay Carey, Julez DeAngelo; Top hitters– WA: Carey 2-for-4. Nanticoke 17 PA 0
Hanna Rubasky struck out five and picked up a shutout victory in Nanticoke’s 17-0 win in three innings over Pittston Area Monday.
The Lady Patriots are 1-12. OF Junior High
Old Forge 3 Valley View 2 Samantha Talarico was the winning pitcher with eight strikeouts Nicole Tagliaferri, and Anna Balanovich had two hits. Morgan Malia had the game winning double in 6th inning
LOCAL GOLF
Ashley Machine regains lead in Emanon Golf League Ashley Machine regained the top spot of the Emamon Golf League by sweeping Hoffman Electric 3 - 0. Joe Graham and Bill Yurkon led the winners with 40’s and Mark Eyet had a 41 for Hoffman’s.
Red Mill stayed a half point behind the leaders by sweeping Bryan Construction. Mill was led by John Zelonis 37 and Dave Snell 43. Tom Bryan Sr. led Bryans with a 44. O’Connor Plumbing defeated Powers 2 - 1 with Ted Matthews
and Bob Lampman recording 37’s and Powers Clem Parulis had a 42. Adonizio defeated Selenski’s 2 - 1 with Mike Chiampi leding the way with a 38 and Mike Fereck had a 41. Selenski’s was led by Wes Stevelich’s 43.
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The way the girls softball schedule fell, a huge game is set up for tomorrow in West Pittston between Wyoming Area and Berwick. Wyoming Area, 9-4, has a 1/2 game lead over Berwick, 8-4. The Warriors gained first place with a four-game winning streak including two 1-run wins this week over Valley west and Dallas Berwick beat WA 1-0 in Berwick on April 9 with a run in the bottom of the ninth. First-year coach Stephanie Griffin said the team has improved its scoring since then, though hitting with runners in scoring position is a bit of a problem. “It’s still kind of a weakness,” she said. “But we’ve improved. Our scoring is up.” Griffin said as a rookie coach she wasn’t sure what to expect. “I thought we could have a winning season,” she said, “but they did a little better than I expected.” If the Lady Warriors do clinch
this week, it will be the first WVC title for the program since 1991. “They’re pretty excited about it,” Griffin said. “They are pumped for the opportunity.” The Warriors will be either third or fourth in the open, 15team D-2 AAA playoffs. WA has just the one game tomorrow left and Berwick has two. If Berwick were to beat WA tomorrow they would have to win at Dallas (6-6) on Wednesday to clinch and WA would drop to second.
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HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER
The championship Pittston Area soccer team. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Historic wins for PA, WA girls soccer PA gets first-ever division title, WA first in 15 seasons
By JACK SMILES
jsmiles@psdispatch.com
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n Thursday night under the lights at Tunkhannock 100 minutes of soccer could not produce a game-winner, but the 2-2 tie between Wyoming Area and Tunkhannock did produce a division winner. By overcoming a 2-0 half time deficit with two second half goals and then holding off the Lady Tigers in two overtimes, the Wyoming Area Lady Warriors clinched the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 4 Championship, only the second WVC title of any kind in the program’s history and the first since 1997. WA finished 10-2-1. Tunkhannock is 8-2-2 with one game to play.
Meanwhile, the Pittston Area ments in my soccer career, as a see what the future brings. I Lady Patriots clinched the first coach and player. This is such a know they will all continue to WVC title of any kind in the his- wonderful and determined team. work hard and strive for suctory of the PA program when It’s an honor to be able to coach cess.” A lot of the credit for PA’s sucthey defeated Wyoming Semina- them. cess has to go to ry 8-3 on freshman Allie Wednesday to I’m so proud of this team and what they have achieved. This is Her clinch the WVC one of the happiest moments in my soccer career, as a coach and Barber. goal-scoring is Division 3 title. player. This is such a wonderful and determined team. It’s an astonishing. On Thursday Hat tricks are The Lady Patri- honor to be able to coach them. - PA Coach Nicole Tieso getting to be, ots finished well, old hat. 10-3 in the regu“What they achieved this sea- She scored nine of the team’s 15 lar season when they beat son so far is something that many goals in the two games last week, Meyers 7-0. PA coach Nicole Tieso said of us have tried to accomplish with a hat trick against Meyers her team met its own high expec- when we played yet could not do. and a double hat trick against tations. “In the preseason,” Tieso This title is a proud and exciting Sem. “Allie is very quick and has said, “we set a goal to win our di- moment for anyone who ever put vision, and our girls have worked on a Pittston Area soccer jersey. great ball control,” Tieso said. hard everyday to achieve our Being the division champions “She is hard working, detergoal. I’m so proud of this team for the first time is a great ac- mined, and talented. She’s a speand what they have achieved. complishment for the program, cial player, a natural goal scorer.” Barber has 25 goals in the This is one of the happiest mo- school, and team. I can’t wait to
team’s last six games, an average of a little over four per game. She has 37 goals and three assists on the season for 77 points. At Wyoming Area, first-year coach Mike Sololas was surprised to learn his team this year won the program’s first WVC title of any kind since ’97. “Wow. Unbelievable,” he said. “My goal when I got hired was to simply improve the program. I guess that was accomplished, right? I am thrilled that this group of girls has been able to accomplish what they have, becoming one of the best teams in Wyoming Area Soccer history. We’ll enjoy it this weekend and we’re back to work Monday to work for the playoffs. I’m glad it happened to this group of girls. They are the hardest working See SOCCER, Page 49
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team I’ve ever coached and deserve it. “We were down 2-0 at halftime and the girls never put their head down, the second half was the best 40 minutes of soccer I’ve seen them play. Here’s something else, I think these girls were motivated by Gary L, the riverside senior battling cancer. At the beginning of the game my assistant told them his story and decided to put a band of tape around every player’s shin-guard that said ‘keep fighting, Gary.’ I truly believe he inspired the girls and we are dedicating the playoff run to him.” Valerie Bott and Jenn Bone scored the two second half goals for the Lady Warriors on Thursday. Bone’s goal, which wound up clinching the division title, came with just five minutes left in regulation. The defense held off the Tigers in the second half to produce the tie. Chiavacci had 10 saves. The Lady Warriors also defeated MMI Prep last week. Habibah Njiaju scored her first goal of the season and Jenn Bone her 11th. The 10-team District 2 playoffs begin later t6his week. Pittston 8 Wyoming Seminary 3
Scoring 1st half: PA Allie Barber (Carly Filipski) 30:23, Barber (Liz Mikitish) 32:40, WS Bridget McMullan Unassisted 37:47 2nd half: Pa Barber (Mikitish) 40:44, Barber (Filipski) 44:23, WS Jamita Wemple (McMullan) 52:23, PA Barber (Danielle Fereck) 58:17, Fereck Unassisted 59:36, Barber Unassisted 62:48, Mikitish (Barber) 64:32, WS Julia Grosek unassisted 72:45. Shots on goal: Pittston Area 38 Wyoming Seminary 10. Keeper Saves: Pittston Area 5 (Jordan Cumbo) Wyoming Seminary 18 (Rebecca Czajkowski) Corners: Pittston Area 5 Wyoming Seminary 1 Pittston 7 Meyers 0
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Barber unassisted 20:54, Mikitish unassisted 26:10 2nd PA Nicolette Bradshaw (Danielle Fereck) 54:06 Shots on goal Pittston 28 Meyers 9 Keeper Saves: Pittston (Jordan Cumbo) 8 Meyers (Alivia Weider) 17 Corners Pittston 3 Meyers 1
WA's Valerie Bott, right, controls the ball as teammate Amanda Coolbaugh trails in a girls soccer game at Tunkhannock on Thursday night. Wyoming Area's Jenna Skrinak, left, looks for a teammate as Tunkhannock's Alyson Wilbur trails.
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Scoring: 1st half PA Allie Barber ( Liz Mikitish) :35, Mikitish (unassisted) 14:33, Mikitish Unassisted 16:55, Barber Unassisted 19:52,
Wyoming Area's Lizz Jones, left, battles Tunkhannock's Alyson Wilbur for the ball in a WVC soccer game in Tunkhannock on Thursday night.
SUNDAY DISPATCH, SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2012
SPORTS BRIEFS
Lady Patriot basketball booster meeting tonight The Lady Patriot Basketball Booster Club will meet tonight, Sunday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Pittston Area High School Gym. WA JV and Varsity ice hockey
The WA Ice Hockey Association will hold their 2012-2013 registration for incoming 7th thru 12 grade students residing within the Wyoming Area School District on Tuesday June 5, from 7 p.m. to 8 at the West Wyoming Borough Building. A $100 deposit will be required at the time of registration. For more information contact Dawn Thomas atmejane134@aol.com WA Middle School ice hockey
The WA Ice Hockey Middle School League now taking names of interested5th and 6th grade students for the 2012-2013 season residing within the Wyoming Area School District. Games and practices will be held at the Revolution Ice Center in Pittston. For more information and if interested in joining the Middle School League contact Dawn Thomas atmejane134@aol.com
$10.00 calendar fund raisers will get the registration fee returned. Please bring a copy of players/ cheerleaders birth certificates. Football player will pay an additional $36.00 for jerseys. Robert Fahey is the league president WA football parents board
The Wyoming Area Football Parents Association Board Members will meet this Monday, May 14 at 7:00 pm. All Board Members are requested to attend. WA football parents assoc.
The Wyoming Area Football Parents Association will meet Thursday, May 17 at 7:00 pm at Cuz’s Catering Hall in Exeter. The 2012 budget and organization of the Coin Drop will be discussed. All parents of players grades 7th through 12th are asked to attend. These are important topics for the up coming year and all parents are encouraged to attend. Shamrock Wrestling Club
Shamrock Wrestling Club will begin this week. Practice will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday at Wyoming Seminary and from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday at Pittston Area High School. Sign ups will be held before practice for the next several weeks. The inaugural Big Blue Devil Golf Classic will take place May 20 at the Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club. Cost for the Captain and Crew event is $125 per golfer or $500 per foursome and includes cart and green fees, tournament dinner, cash prizes to flight winners and runners-up, scats, prizes and tournament golf shirt. To register, e-mail BigBlueDevilClassic@gmail.com or call 650-9356. Scholarship sponsorships are available for $250, hole sponsorships at $100 and $50 patron sponsorships are also available. To donate to the Richard P. Notari Sr. Scholarship Fund can mail donations to Rick Notari, 13
Lincoln St., Old Forge, PA 18518. Checks can be made payable to the Richard P. Notari Sr. Scholarship Fund. WA field hockey to meet
The Wyoming Area Field Hockey Parents Association will meet Tuesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. at the Moose Lodge on Exeter Avenue in West Pittston. Parents of field hockey players in grades 7 through12 are invited to attend. Kiwanis golf tourney
The Kiwanis Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the YMCA summer programs is Friday, June 15. Registration starts at 10 a.m. with tee off starting at 11:30a.m.. The fee is $75 per golfer. Registration forms can be found at the Greater Pittston YMCA or on their website (www.greaterpittstonymca.org). Registration forms are due June 8, 2012. Lions golf tourney planned
The Falls and Exeter Lions Clubs are promoting a Golf
Tournament at Emanon Golf Course in Falls on Saturday June 16. For further information call a 333-4825, 388-2204 or 6547031. Or e-mail LIONSGOLF@FRONTIER.COM Walseki Camps
Registrations are being accepted for the Stan Waleski Basketball Camp to be held at the St. Joseph’s Oblates gym in Laflin from July 9 to 27 for boys and girls in grades k through 8. The camp stresses skills, fundamentals, competitions, team play and fun with all players receiving a camp t shirt and certificate. The camp features discounts for players attending multiple camps and for multiple family members. For camp information e mail stanwaleski@yahoo.com or calling Coach Waleski at 4571206 or Coach LoBrutto at 6548030. In addition interested players can visit the camp web site at stanwaleski.com for registration information
WWE Panthers
Registrations for the Wyoming/West Wyoming/Exeter Panthers Football-Cheerleading Association are May 20, 4 -6 p.m.; June 4, 6 - 8 p.m; June 9, noon - 2 p.m.; June 30, 3 to 5 p.m. the field house on Cedar Street in Exeter. Registration is $65.00 per child or $75.00 per family. A copy of child’s birth certificate, two proofs of residency; ie utility bill, etc; and a photo of the child are required. A/D Little League
Avoca/Dupont Little League will hold a meeting next Sunday, May 20 at 7 p.m. at the upper Avoca Little League field clubhouse.Board of Directors are asked to meet at 6:30 p.m.
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Jr. Patriots registration
The Pittston Jr Patriots youth football and cheerleading program will conduct registrations running four Sundays in May on 13, 20 and 27 from 1 to 3 at West Park on Swallow Street. Registration is $60. Players and cheerleaders who sell their
Karate students participate in tournament Sitara’s Karate School, Pittston recently participated in the Action Martial Arts Championship Tournament at the Tropicana Hotel and Resort in Atlantic City, N.J. The students competed in self-defense, weapons and point sparring.
From left, are Newman, yellow belt, first place, self-defense, second place weapons and second place point sparring; Master Sheridan, owner, Sitara’s; Maggie Stuccio, orange belt, first place weapons and first place point sparring; and Olivia Molnar, white belt, first place point sparring and third place weapons.
YO U T H T E N N I S
Slodysko finishes Pizzano ranked number one of first at Temple 10-year-old Exeter gets USTA nod
Brianna Taylor Pizzano, 10, was recently recognized by the United States Tennis Association Middle States division for finishing 2011 ranked Number One in Eastern Pennsylvania for Girls 10U Singles Tennis. Pizzano is a member of the USTA Competition Training team at Birchwood Tennis and Fitness Club in Clarks Summit. The team is comprised of the top 20 players in Northeast Pennsylvania under the age of 15. A student at Kingston Indoor Tennis Club, she is the daughter of Steve and Tiffany Pizzano, of Exeter.
Brianna Taylor Pizzano
COLLEGE BASEBALL
Gregory Slodysko
out of 16. He scored at 15.5 out of 16 on high bar with a third place finish. On rings, he scored at 15.9 out of 16 for first place. Sloydsko is a member of the Parkettes Boys Gymnastics Training Center in Allentown and also trains at Northeast Gymnastics Academy in Hanover Township. His sister, Gianna, 7, is also a competitive gymnast for Northeast Gymnastics Team. Gregory and Gianna are the children of Greg and Geriann Slodysko, of Hughestown. They are the grandchildren of the late Greg Slodysko and Linda Slodysko, of Shamokin and Donald and Mary Hunt, of Ridgway.
Strong week for PA grad at LCCC Ryan Nalaschi, of Hughestown, a two-year starter for the Luzerne County Community College Trailblazers and team captain, finished a recent week 11 for 21 with 10 RBIs. A catcher for the team, Nalaschi is a graduate of Pittston Area High School.
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Gregory Slodysko, 9, of Hughestown, recently competed in his third gymnastics competition at Temple University in Philadelphia. Slodysko competed at level four and was in the 9-year-old age group. He achieved an allaround score of 91.9 out of a possible 95 points, for a first-place all-around finish. He scored a 15.5 out of 16 on floor exercise and received first place. On vault, he scored 15.2 out of 15.7 and achieved first place. On pommel horse, he received fifth place with a score of 14.6 out of 16. He achieved second place on parallel bars with a score of 15.2
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OLD FORGE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL
OF girls break losing streak with 10-0 victory By RICK NOTARI
Dispatch correspondent
Old Forge broke a three-game losing streak by scoring a season-high 10 runs in a 10-0 win over Carbondale in a Lackawanna League Division II game on Friday afternoon at the Miles Street Community Park in Old Forge. The Blue Devils mustered only five hits but took advantage of seven walks in the five-inning victory. Vicki Lee provided the big base-knock with a two run double in the first inning as Old
Forge (3-9) scored six times to take the early lead. Lauren Carey, Kim Regan, Tori Tansley and Michelle Giacometti all provided run-scoring singles for the Blue Devils to back the pitching of winner Sam Talerico. Talerico pitched five innings of two-hit ball without issuing a walk to record her first career shutout. The junior righty also struck out one in the victory. OF 0, Valley View 6
Old Forge managed just two hits – both by Taylor Nemetz – in
a 6-0 loss to Valley View in a Lackawanna League Division II game on Thursday afternoon in Archbald. Nemetz singled in the first and fourth innings for the Blue Devils but in both instances was stranded on the base paths. Valley View scored one in the top of the first after putting three hits together, and two unearned runs in the second to take a 3-0 lead. The Cougars then added three insurance runs in the fifth. Nemetz was charged with the loss, scattering nine hits and three walks in five innings.
Playoff Positioning
Old Forge’s struggles this season have them near the bottom of the District 2 Class 1A bracket. The Blue Devils (3-9) are currently the seventh-seed in the eight-team tournament. If Old Forge remained in that position they would travel to current twoseed Mt. View (6-5) in the opening round on May 24. Northwest (9-1) has earned the top seed in the tournament. Old Forge upset the Lady Rangers in the semis last year on its way to the district title. The Blue Devils would not have to face Northwest until the championship game if they were to reach the fi-
nal. Blue Ridge (5-6), Susquehanna (4-7), Freeland MMI (3-6), Wyoming Seminary (3-7), and Forest City (1-11) are the other teams in the tournament. The semis will be held May 29 with the title game set for May 31. The first round and semifinal games will be played at the home site of the higher seed. The championship will be held at a neutral site. This week’s schedule
Monday OF v. Mid Valley Wednesday OF v. Riverside
SPOTLIGH SPOTLIGHT Dance Studio • 570-540-5910 405 Main St. • Duryea
The Competition Students of Spotlight Dance Studio recently performed at the West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival. Shown in the photo are award winning competition solo dancers: Jenna Lombardo, Emilee Shaw, Emily Howells, Abby Nelson and Marissa Traglia.
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Shown in the photo are competition solo dancers: First Row: Gia Turonis, Ashley Thomas, Kacie Kridlo and Gianna Guiliano. Second Row: “The Dazzling Divas”, Jenna Lombardo, Halie Coggins, Emilee Shaw, Emily Howells, Abbey Nelson and Marissa Traglia.
Old Forge pitcher Taylor Nemetz is at the top of her windup during the Blue Devils game against Valley View on Thursday in Archbald RICK NOTARI/THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
Shown in the photo is Spotlight Competition Dancer Ashley Thomas, First runner-up in the Little Miss Cherry Blossom Contest. Congratulations Ashley, we are so proud of you!!
Mascaro blasts two home runs in Blue Devils win By RICK NOTARI
Dispatch correspondent
Steve Mascaro blasted two home runs – Old Forge’s first two of the season – in leading the Blue Devils to a 10-2 win over Carbondale on Friday afternoon in the completion of a suspended Lackawanna League Division II game at Pagnotti Park. Mascaro hit his first home on Monday - a three-run shot in the first inning when Old Forge (8-4) scored five runs to take an early lead before the rains came to suspend the game in the top of the second inning. The sophomore catcher then hit a two-run bomb in the bottom of the sixth on Friday as the Blue Devils added four runs to take an eight-run lead into the final
frame. Mascaro finished with three hits and five RBI for Old Forge to back winning pitcher Ian Nemetz who took over on Friday for Derek Drasba who started the game on Monday. Nemetz scattered six hits and four walks over six innings of work while striking out seven in allowing just one run. Mike Vieira added an RBI double among his two hits, and Dave Argust chipped in with an RBI single for the Blue Devils. OF 1, Valley View 2
Old Forge was on the wrong end of a pitchers’ duel in a 2-1 loss to Valley View on Thursday afternoon in Archbald in a game for first-place in Division II of
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second on a play in which he laid down a bunt which was fielded and thrown away. Chromey moved to third on a sacrifice by Ian Nemetz but got no further after Kranick retired Mancuso and Dave Argust to end the inning. Old Forge (7-4) also had a chance in the top of the seventh after a lead-off walk to Mike Vieira. But a sacrifice bunt by Anthony Trotta forced Vieira at second, and Kranick again retired the next two Old Forge hitters. Playoff Positioning The loss put Old Forge (8-4) behind Lackawanna Trail (8-3) in the race for the top seed in the District 2 Class 1A playoff race. The Blue Devils beat the Lions
last year in the title game. Blue Ridge (6-6) and Wyoming Seminary (5-5) are tied for the third seed, followed by Freeland MMI (3-7), Forest City (3-8), and Susquehanna (3-9). The D2 Class 1A tournament will begin on May 23 with an opening round game and continue on May 25 with a semifinal contest. Both games will be played at the home site of the higher-seeded team. The title game will take place at a neutral site on May 30. This week’s schedule
Monday OF v. Mid Valley Wednesday OF v. Riverside
Tori Tansley takes a cut for Old Forge in its game against Valley View. RICK NOTARI/THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
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Old Forge shortstop Rhyan Barnic makes a throw to first for an out in the second inning of the Blue Devils loss to Valley View
the Lackawanna League. The Blue Devils took a 1-0 lead in the top of the third when Steve Mascaro singled home Matt Mancuso who had singled to lead off the inning. The two singles were the only Old Forge hits against Cougars starter John Kranick. Valley View (10-2) knotted the game in the bottom half of the third inning with an unearned run before scoring a run in the bottom of the seventh off of Old Forge lefty David Chromey for the victory. Chromey went the distance for the Blue Devils, scattering seven hits and just two walks. The Old Forge junior also put his team in position to take a lead in the top of the fifth after advancing to
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Exeter Yankees and WWW Junior WA Warriors Diamond double winners go 2-2 for the week Revello’s, Mariotti’s hot in Old Forge Greater Pittston Majors
Exeter Yankees 12 Pittston Twp Phillies 2 Matt Wright’s grand slam homerun highlighted an electrifying Yankees offense Wednesday night. He also doubled. Alex Gushka, Aaron Zezza, CJ Rome and Alex Ambruso all had 2 hits. Thomas Brennan and Dylan Harman pitched in with singles. Jacob Mikoiczyk played fine defense. Joe Cencetti and Johnny DeLucca each singled and scored for the Phillies and Mike Nocito had 2 RBIs. Gushka struck out 5 batters in 3 innings of work for the win and had the walk-off hit in the 5th. Exeter Yankees 10 Jenkins Twp Yankees 0 Matt Wright pitched a complete game shutout, striking out 10 batters, and went 3-3 with two HRs to lead Exeter. Jeremy Harman and CJ Rome doubled. Mason Egan, Alex Ambruso and Anthony DeAngelo singled. Nick Semanek reached base 3 times and scored a run. Alex Gushka threw out a runner at third from behind the plate and Thomas Brennan played fine defense. Santo Insalaco doubled and singled to lead the offense for Jenkins.
WWW Diamond 12 WP Moose 1 Diamond’s offense was led by Alex Gonzales 3 hits including a Home Run. Matt Silinskie had two hits including a double and Jim Kosco added 2 hits. Matt Silinskie got the win and Jim Kosco closed as they combined for a 1 hitter. Steve Yordy had a hit for West Pittston Moose. WWW Diamond 7 A/D VFW 5 Avoca/Dupont took a early 5 to 1 lead after 2 innings with solid pitching from Pete Fuller and a offense led by Kevin Krawczyk, Andrew Krawczyk and Christian Holmes. Diamond’s Matt Silinskie settled in and did not surrender a run after the second inning pitching a complete game with 9 strike outs and no walks. Dimitri Depietro and Jim Kosco lead the comeback with multiple hits. Alex Gonzales and Matt Hindmarsh each had a key hit to fuel the comeback. Old Forge
Softball Revello’s 14 Arcaro and Genell 11 Abigail Rushefski was the
winning pitcher with 5 strikeouts. She also hit two doubles. Also for Revello’s Julia Chickaletti had two hits, including a homerun For Arcaro and Genell Jenna Nalaschi hit a homerun Revello’s 8 North Pocono 6 Rushefski won again with nine strikeouts. She and Gabby Polasky combined on a no-hitter Chickeletti had hits, one a homerun Rushefski had a double and triple and Kierstyn Breig had a homerun Baseball
Mariotti 14 Arcaro’s 7 Winning pitcher was Patrick Banks. For Mariotti Matt Mariotti and v two hits each and Patrick Banks had three. For Arcaro Jason Homan and Tony Grande had doubles. Mariotti 9 Arcaro’s 6 Febbo was the winning pitcher. For Mariotti Cooper Grochowski had two hits. Mariotti’s 13 Pagnotti 6 Shane Smith was the winning pitcher. Mariotti had five hits and Shane Smith, Febbo and Banks had three each.
Hanover 6 WA 4
The Warriors 5-game winning streak came to an end against Hanover Area. Some sloppy defense by WA and timely hitting by the Hawkeyes spelled doom. Mark Paluski had two singles, Nick Gushka pounded a double and a single. Carter Kusakavitch had an RBI double. Justin Steinburger and Tyler Daugherty also had RBI’s on the day as Daugherty’s came via suicide squeeze. WA 11 Holy Redeemer 8
The Green and Gold jumped on the host Royals quickly in the first inning via Evan Musto’s sacrifice fly to center and Tyler Daugherty’s 2-run single. Jeremy Stach reached base in all five at bats. Musto later collected a RBI triple and Daugherty came through again with a RBI single. Justin Steinburger had two singles and Corey Lescavage crushed a double and a single on the day. Nick Gushka turned an unassisted double play and Musto tagged out a runner trying to steal home. Lescavage picked up the win while Daugherty earned the
save.
Meyers 2 WA 0
The Warriors were dominated by the Meyers lefthander as they could only manage three hits on the day. Nick Gushka slammed a triple to right center and added a single as teammate Tyler Daugherty delivered a single. Ryan Kasalavage was the tough luck loser. WA 8 GAR 0
Evan Musto made his first appearance on the mound and tossed a no hitter through the first 4 innings. He struck out five Grenadiers and walked one. He was relieved by Ryan Kasalavage and Corey Lescavage who kept the shut out intact. Nick Gushka, Tyler Daugherty and Lescavage all made nice defensive plays in the infield. Carter Kusakavitch in his first start behind the plate did a tremendous job by throwing out a base runner and making a play on a foul ball. Daugherty had two singles, Lescavage had a double and a single, Dominick Forlenza and Kasalavage had RBI hits. Mark Paluski delivered a double and Musto finished with a sacrifice fly.
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Little Sisters golf tourney The Little Sisters of the Poor will honor Moosic residents Pete and Mary Carol Kanton at their sixth annual golf tournament on Saturday, June 9 at the Scranton Municipal Golf Course, Lake Ariel. Registration is at noon with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The format is captain and crew. Singles will be placed on a team. The cost is $100 per golfer which includes green fees, cart, tournament golf shirt, a pre-tournament refreshment reception, a light meal during the tournament and a post-tournament dinner at the course clubhouse.
Performance prizes will be awarded. Sponsorship packages are available including hole signs for $100 and sponsorships of $250, $500 and $750. There will also be a grand raffle of the Sisters’ famous gift baskets as well as prizes valued at over $100. All proceeds will benefit the Little Sisters in their mission of caring for the elderly poor. For more information, contact Jackie Galvin, director of development and communications, at 343-4065 ext. 3144 or scdevelopment@littlesistersofthepoor.org.
Little Sisters of the Poor Golf committee, from left, Charlie Butler; Janet Skibinski; Pete Kanton, honoree; Sr. Gerard Marie O’Connor, lsp, administrator; MaryCarol Kanton, honoree; Gene Cosgrove, tournament co-chairman; Ann Kwak; and Jackie Galvin, director of development and communications. Also serving on the committee are tournament co-chairmen Patrick J. Sheridan, Chris James, Bob Blaker, maintenance director; Debbi Bean, director of nursing; Lisa Blaker, director of activities; Charlie Cascio, Chris Clauss, Karen Clifford, Joseph Cognetti, Jim Conaboy, Kevin Conaboy, Mike Crossin, Theresa Durkin, Tracy Genell, Bill and Kathy Hughes, Brian James, Pat Salmon; Kim Simchak, Tim Speicher and David Tressler.
OUTDOORS WITH JAKE Don Jacobs
hold up stringers full of our daily catch before heading home. She hasn’t been thanked at all for her support throughout the years; but I am going to change all of that right now. I have many reasons to thank her but for now we’ll stick to the outdoor stuff. My mom, Patricia Jacobs, always started our mornings out with a hot breakfast. She would get up before our alarms went off to make a hot breakfast for us and help pack our lunches. She would wish us good luck, give us a kiss, and watch as her husband and sons headed out for their adventure. What’s important to remember is that she didn’t grow up in a hunting or fishing family so she had to learn everything about the lifestyle including the terminology. She would say things like catch the big ones, bag a big buck and more important, come home safe and sound. I never quite appreciated her like I do now. She still gets excited for us when we harvest a turkey or deer and that’s just down right cute at this stage of the game. She is truly the support system behind our sporting adventures.
She would always greet us with a smile when she heard our car pull up. She would help us carry in our dirty clothes and lunch bags; but she drew the line at our guns. She would never carry in one of those. We were in charge of cleaning the game; but she would bag them for the freezer. My mom had to learn how to cook wild game and fish as well. There were three of us in the hunting party; my father, my brother and I. That meant three complete sets of clothes to clean and dry, three thermoses to wash, and three hungry mouths to feed at the end of the day. She would take care of us by making a big pot of chicken soup when we caught a cold because we had been out in the elements. My mom was like the football team doctor, trainer, laundry service, and cheer leader all wrapped into one big smile. I dedicate this article to my mother and all of the mothers who support their family sportsmen. They should be included in the photos, the toasts and the high fives. They are more a part of the hunt or fishing trip than we give them credit for. Mom, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
riod (amount of daylight) than weather. So, that warm spell we experienced in March was just a bit too early for most hens to begin laying eggs.” Hen turkeys wait until they lay a complete clutch before they begin the 28 days of incubation. This ensures the entire clutch hatches within a 24hour period. Also, hens readily abandon nests during egg-laying if they are disturbed, so it makes sense not Happy Mother’s Day! to incubate until she’s sure of her nest location. Don’t Give Up on the “We’ve been monitoring Turkey Season when radioed hens begin inI’m hearing it all these days. Some people are happy cubating their clutches, and about the 2012 spring gob- comparing the dates to data bler season and others are collected back in the 1950s confused and disappointed. and 1960s across the state to The happy hunters are determine if Pennsylvania showing off their trophies hens are now nesting earlier, while the unsuccessful frus- and they aren’t,” Casalena trated hunters are coming up said. “The average date of nest incubation remains with excuses. Most of them are blaming around the first week of May. the early spring and unsea- That means the gobblers are sonable weather. They claim still very vulnerable to callthat the entire mating process ing. There is even more good is way ahead of schedule and news for Pennsylvania turthe gobblers aren’t interested in mating anymore. Well I key hunters. Remember that beginning hate to burst their bubbles tomorrow, Monday May 14, but the facts speak for themyou will be permitted to hunt selves. Pennsylvania Game Com- from one-half hour before mission officials report that sunrise to one-half hour after there is still plenty of time to sunset. The expanded hunting harvest a gobbler. Mary Jo Casalena is the hours will continue through Pennsylvania Game Com- the last day of the season, mission Wild Turkey Biolo- which is Thursday, May 31. gist and has been closely Good Luck if you’re heading studying their nesting habits. out and be safe. “Our three years of radio-teOutdoor Life lemetry data show that hen On Pennsylvania Outdoor turkeys did not begin incuLife tonight at 6:30 on bating nests any earlier this year than the previous two WNEP-TV, we’ll take you years, even though we expe- walleye netting on Lake Walrienced a warm, dry early lenpaupack as the Pennsylspring” said Mary Jo Casale- vania Fish and Boat Comna. “That’s because nesting is mission continues their waltriggered more by photope- leye spawning program.
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When I sit back and think about my tenure with the Sunday Dispatch, I thought I had written about everyone who shaped my life as it pertains to the great outdoors. I’ve shared stories of my youth including the fishing trips on the Susquehanna River with my brother and close friends. I know I’ve written stories about the traditional trout season opener and our trips to the Mehoopany Creek with my father, grandfather and uncle. Many of my articles included my daughters and their experiences in the hunting and fishing world. My photo albums are filled with pictures of my dad and the game we returned home with week after week. I don’t look at all like I did forty years ago; but that’s another story. A trip through my photos include teenage fishing trips to Canada with high school and college buddies and foggy morning photos of river banks taken on the opening day of duck season. They all make me smile. Some photos make me daydream as my thoughts turn to family members and friends that are no longer with us; but perhaps the saddest realization of all is that one of the most important people in my life now and back then is nowhere to be found in my photos. I am of course talking about my mother. There are no pictures of her standing with me next to my trophies. She isn’t in any of the snapshots sitting on the back of the truck gate proudly showing off our limits of rabbits and grouse. Her face doesn’t appear in any of the photos where we
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YO U T H B OW L I N G
Modern Lanes teams excel in national tourney Local lanes hosted event Modern Lanes teams excelled at the annual Wyoming Valley United States Bowling Conference Tournament held this year at Modern Lanes. Teams from Elko’s, Stanton Lanes, Chacko’s, Back Mountain Bowl and Modern Lanes participated. Modern Lanes teams took first place in the seven team events they entered. Individual performances were also recognized. April Haupt and Melissa Eipper has the high game and series in Girls majors. Ryan Rossi had high game and series in Boys majors. Katlyn Scoble and Conrad Chapple had the high series in Girls and Boys Juniors. Alex Hawk had the high game and series in Prep Boys. Stephanie Nowak and JJ Hood both had the high series and high game in Boys and Girls Bantam.
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Major All-Stars, Ryan Haupt, Ryan Aita, Ryan Rossi (high series, high game), Jared Saporito and James Wychock.
Junior All-Star boys, from left, Dave Burge, Tyler Egan, Brian Shuleski, Cody Craig and Conrad Chapple.
Boys Bantam, from left, Michael Javier, C.J. Demark, Aaron Hall, Zachary Houston, and JJ Hood (high series, high game)
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Girls Bantam, Kaitlyn Slusser, Gianna Colella, Stephanie Nowak (high series, high game), Elily Bryan, Lulu Cavello.
Girls juniors, Brianna Eiper, Katlyn Scoble (high series), Leah Cavello, Bailey Eipper and Olivia Astolfi.
Girls Majors, Brianna Shinko, April Haupt (high game) Marissa Garrity, Melissa Eipper (high series) and Katie Tisdel.
Prep All Star boys, from left, Kyle Chromey, Patrick Gawid, Alex Hawk (high game, high series), Ryan Perrins, and Branden Baldrica.
Yatesville Bocce League opening set for Wednesday tivities a moment of silence will be held to remember Frank Mattei, a dear league member who passed away this year. The start of the new season
brings with it a hope that maybe this year will be the one that sees Ralph, Mr. Consistent, Campanella and his grandson Jon finally team up to win it all.
The league will have at least two teams entered in the Hazelton Unico Bocce Tournament to be held on May 19 and 20. The Yatesville four are looking to de-
fend their title and our other entry Guy’s Auto is looking to replace them at the top of this double elimination tourney to be held at Hazle Township Park.
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The Yatesville Bocce League opens on Wednesday, May 16 at 6:30 with the league president John Gruttadoria rolling out the first ball. Prior to the start of fes-
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Italian-Americans aid civic groups
OBITUARIES
Mary Rosaleen (Dowd) Gavigan Friday, May 11, 2012
The Italian American Association of Luzerne County (IAALC) presented donations to local civic organizations at a dinner at Genetti Hotel and Conference Center. Agencies receiving donations were Meals on Wheels of Greater Pittston; American Red Cross; Salvation Army, and Volunteers of America. From left, are James Deice, president, IAALC; Louise Castellani, vice president, IAALC; Louise Smith, Meals on Wheels - Greater Pittston; Mina Hontz, American Red Cross; Cecila Golightly, Salvation Army; and Alan Garner, Volunteers of America.
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Mary Rosaleen (Dowd) Gavigan, a resident of West Pittston, died Friday, May 11, at Wesley Village. She was born December 3, 1924 in Pittston. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Gavigan and her parents Laura (Gill) Dowd and John Dowd. Also preceded in death by son Owen Gavigan, who died January 19, 2011; brothers Joseph Dowd and William Dowd, sister Angnes Swift and son-in-law T. J. Smith. She was a graduate of St. John’s High School and WilkesBarre Business College. She was a charter member of the local chapter of Pennsylvanians For Human Life. She is survived by sons William and wife Grace Gavigan, Laflin; Joseph Gavigan, Cedar Hill, TX; Gerard (Jerry) and wife Patty Gavigan, Plains; and daughters Mary and husband William Long, Wayne, PA; Jane Denion and fiancé Mark O’Connor, West Wyoming; Anne Smith, Chandler, AZ; Eileen Greene and companion Gary Tedder, Soddy Daisy, TN and Laurie and husband Paul Bosco, West Pittston. Also surviving are brothers Jack Dowd and Leo Dowd; granddaughters Laura, Shannon, Kathleen, Jude, Maura, Emily, Katie, Leslie and Michelle. Also grandsons Michael, Chris, Evan, Matthew, Brian and John. Also great grand daughters Kasey, Catherine and Leah and great
grandsons Justin and T.J. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services are entrusted to Graziano Funeral Home, Inc., Pittston Township. Viewing hours are from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 14 at the funeral home. Funeral services will begin at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 15 at 9:00 a.m.. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held from St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church, Pittston on Tuesday, May 15 at 9:30 a.m. Officiate is the Rev. Paul McDonnell O.S.J Interment Services will follow at St. John’s The Evangelist Cemetery Pittston. The family would like to recognize the staff at Wesley Village and Dr. Charles Manganiello for the care and compassion they showed Mary and a special thanks to roommate Margaret "Doris" Davies Donations can be made in Mary’s name to St. John the Evangelist Church, 35 William St., Pittston, PA 18640 or The Care & Concern Clinic 35 William St., Pittston, PA 18640
Edward C. Griglock May 11, 2012
Stephen Vitek of the Jenkins Township Lions Club was chosen as L ` ion of the Year' by District 14-W. From left, are Lions District 14-W Governor Marylin Tosh, Vitek and Lions International Director Brian Sheehan.
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Vitek is ‘Lion of the Year’ Stephen Vitek was chosen by District 14-W as its “Lion of the Year” at the annual district convention April 20-21 at the Best Western East Mountain Inn and Suites in Wilkes Barre. Vitek is an active member of the Jenkins Township Lions. He is also a member of Saint John’s the Evangelist Parish in Pittston. As a twice past secretary of the Jenkins Lions, Vitek is a Life Member of the Northeast PA Lions Eye Bank, serves as the club’s permanent representative on the Upper Valley Eye Bank and is responsible for collecting the used prescription eye glasses from 18 locations in the area.
Edward C. Griglock, 36, of Moosic passed away Friday May 11, 2012. Funeral Arrangements are
pending from the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home 509 Wyoming Avenue West Pittston.
WA Class of ’77 to reunite The Wyoming Area Class of 1977 will hold their 35th reunion on September 29, at The Checkerboard Inn, Carverton Road, Trucksville. The reunion will be held from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. Cost is $40 per person. Reserva-
tions can be made by sending checks payable to WA CLass of ’77, c/o Cindy Yudiski Lynch, 355 Susquehanna Avenue, Exeter, PA 18643 or visit the Wyoming Area Class of ’77 Facebook page.
Munjia Franquet, 86, of Edwardsville, passed away peacefully at home on May 4, 2012. She was born in Kyoto, Japan, and moved to the United States in 1951. She formerly lived in San Francisco, CA; Huntsville, AL; Willingboro and Browns Mills, NJ; and in Dallas, PA. Munjia, better known to her friends as Shino, attended Kyoto schools where she studied the art of flower arranging and tailoring. She was also associated with her father in his textile manufacturing business, and worked for the US Army Corps of Engineers in Japan. In the US, she studied business and worked for Brown Engineering in Huntsville, AL, Eaton Corporation in Philadelphia, PA, and for the Eaton Corporation’s Samuel Moore Division in Moorestown,
Munjia Shino Franquet
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NJ, where she retired in 1983. Shino was an avid bridge player and attained the rank of Silver Life Master. She also was a Certified Junior Bowling Congress Coach/Instructor and won numerous local and regional tournaments. She was well known for her fine hand-made quilts. In addition to her hobbies, Shino devoted many years as a volunteer at John Heinz Shino was preceded in death by her parents and Carl, her loving husband of 62 years. She is survived by her daughter Barbara, Alexandria, VA, her son Carl and his wife Holly, her granddaughter Amy, Fairfield, CT, her
nephew William Bell and his wife Elaine, including their daughters, Erin, Cathleen, and Cara, West Pittston, PA, and her family members living in Japan, sisters , Atsuko, and Takako, and brother-in-law, Kimitaka. Shino was devoted to her family, and was a generous friend to all. She will be missed. A viewing will be held at Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Avenue, Exeter, PA on Thursday the May 17, 2012 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Shino will be interred with her husband, Carl, in Arlington National Cemetery. Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) To send the family an expression of sympathy or an online condolence please visit www.gubbiottifh.com
Helen (Andusko) Knick May 10, 2012 Helen Andusko Knick, age 80, of Wilmington, Del., passed away peacefully at home from a courageous battle of cancer on Thursday, May 10, 2012. Helen was born on January 27, 1932 in Dupont, to Michael and Mary Andusko. She was a graduate of Dupont High School, class of1949. After her retirement, Helen worked part-time at ShopRite. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her son, John F. Knick Jr.; brothers, Michael, Andrew and Joseph Andusko; and granddaughter, Angela Nicole Mirto. Helen is survived by her daughter, Deborah, and her husband, Albert Mirto Jr. of New Castle; her sister, Evelyn Hendricks of Wesley Chapel, Fla.;
sister-in-law, Elaine Melnick Andusko of Hallstead, Pa.; five grandchildren, Anthony Mirto and wife, Heather; Jeffry Mirto and Cortney Mirto-Emory and her husband, Brandt; Brittany and Shane Knick and his wife, JoEllen, and their stepfather Michael Mast; four great-grandchildren, Anthony and Angelina Mirto and their mother Heather Mirto, and Guilianna and Isabella Emory; and a host of loving nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center, Delaware Hospice, and Dr. Gene Lee and his nurse, Chris.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, May 14, 2012 at Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Road, Newark, Del., from 6 to 8 p.m., and again on Tuesday, May 15, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 345 Bear Christiana Road, Bear, Del., from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, or St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, 205 N. Main Street, Pittston, PA 18640 or Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810. For directions and to express an online condolence, visit www.strano-feeley.com .
Loretta Shambe May 6, 2012 ter, Rosalie Shambe, WilkesBarre; grandson Anthony Conyers; granddaughter, Lisa Borick, and her husband, Chris; great-grandsons, Samuel and John Borick. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Shambe; daughter, Carol Surma;
grandson Samuel John Blaze Surma; three sisters and five brothers. The funeral will be at the convenience of the family from the Mamary-Durkin Funeral Service, 59 Parrish St., WilkesBarre.
Matello of Beaumont; her brothers, Frank Jr., of Plymouth; Raymond and Gerard, of Clarks Summit; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Strucke of Easton; sister-inlaw and brother-in-law Dr. Renee and Sonny Bringol of Johnstown, Pa., as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Ann Marie will be sadly missed by her two dogs, Benji and Teddy, and her cat, Thomas. Funeral services were held Wednesday May 9, 2012, from Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea, with a Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont, with Fr. Joseph Verespy officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery. Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.
Lewis A. Smith May 4, 2012 Lewis A. Smith, 61, of Jenkins Township, passed away Friday, May 4, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. He was born in Larksville, December 2, 1950. Lewis was a graduate of West Side Tech High School, Pringle. He worked as an EMT for the Keystone Volunteer Fire Dept., a volunteer fireman and Ambulance for the Larksville Fire Dept. and the Exeter Fire Dept. He was an avid fan of the NY Knicks, the NY Yankees, Buffalo Bills and the Syracuse Orangeman. He loved to play cars and trains with his grandsons and enjoyed watching NASCAR #2 Rusty Wallace, “CSI Miami” and “Walker Texas Ranger.” He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, the former Ann Marie (Shinko) Smith; his son, Jason White, of West Wyoming;
daughters, Chrissy and her husband, David Snyder, of Jenkins Township; Dawn and Marty Gardner, of Mountain Top; Kellie Kizis, of Exeter, and Kristen Zang, of Colorado Springs; brothers-in-law, Bob and Joanie Shinko, of Harding, and Mike and Nanci Shinko, of White Haven; sisters-in-law, Sally Jones of Plains and Joan Kraynak of Swoyersville. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Scott Smith, David Snyder, James Kuna and Clint Kytle, and nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Wednesday, May 9, at Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea, with Pastor Al Cremard of the Independent Bible Church of Duryea officiating. Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.
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Loretta Shambe of Dupont passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012, in Wesley Village, Jenkins Township. Born on December 1, 1915, in Dupont, she was a daughter of the late Martin and Barbara Juszczyk. Loretta is survived by daugh-
Ann Marie Strucke, 62, of Dupont, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, May 5, 2012, after a lengthy illness, while being cared for by family, friends and Hospice of the Sacred Heart. She was born in Pittston on January 1, 1950, a daughter of Frank and the late Grace (Orr) Romanoski. Ann Marie attended Pittston High School and worked in the garment industry for years prior to her illness. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Dupont. She was also a generous contributor to the SPCA. Ann Marie is survived by her husband of 34 years, Albert Strucke; her father and stepmother, Frank and Betty Romanoski, of Duryea; sister and brother-in-law Theresa and Joe Martinez of New Mexico; sister and brother-in-law Mary and Joe
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May 7, 2012 “Paul, we knew you could not live without your best friend, Dodger. It’s only one month since Dodger passed and we knew in our hearts that he was calling you home. He missed you and you missed him. Now you both are together for eternity.” “Do not shed tears of pain or sorrow. Shed tears of joy and laughter because now I’m reunited with my best pal, Dodger.” Paul Puscavage Sr., 46, of Dupont, passed away Monday, May 7, 2012, in his home. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of Jacob Puscavage of Ed-
wardsville, and the late Beverly Owen Puscavage. He was a graduate of Wyoming Area, class of 1986. Paul served in the 109th National Guard, West Pittston. For many years he was employed at the Commission on Economic Opportunity and System Source. He was a member of the VFW Post 4909, Dupont, and the Polish American Citizens Club, Dupont. Preceding him in death was his best friend and companion, his
May 6, 2012 dog, Dodger. “They were friends til the end.” Surviving are his son, Paul Puscavage Jr., Forty Fort; grandchildren, Marisa Puscavage, Trevor Winslow and Skyler Jesso; sisters, Beverly Daniels, Jenkins; Lisa Cerase, Inkerman; brothers, Jacob Puscavage III, WilkesBarre; Keith Puscavage, Edwardsville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, from the Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, with the Rev. Jeffery Klansek of the First Baptist Church of Wyoming officiating.
Nellie Parente May 9, 2012 Nellie Parente, 93, Exeter, passed away Wednesday May 9, 2012, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Pittston, April 4, 1919, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Antoinette Orlando Massara. She was a member of Corpus Christi Parish/Immaculate Conception Church, West Pittston, and the Altar and Rosary Society. She was also a member of the Cosmopolitan Club. She was formerly employed in the garment industry.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Frank, in 1980; four brothers, Dominick, Frank, Nunzio and James. Nellie is survived by her son, Frank Parente Jr., and his wife, Ann Marie, Exeter; sisters-inlaw, Helen Yankosky and Carmella Parente; three grandchildren, Maria Nocera, Cynthia Malacari and her husband, Vito,
and Frank Parente III; greatgrandchildren, Joseph, Frank and Vito Malacari, Billy and Nico Nocera, and Jessica and Lauren Parente; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral was held Saturday, May 12, 2012, from the Anthony Recupero Funeral Home, 406 Susquehanna Ave., West Pittston, with a Mass of Christian Burial in Immaculate Conception Church with Father Arbo officiating. Interment was in West Pittston Cemetery.
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May 4, 2012 Thomas Yanovich, 88, of West Wyoming, passed away Friday, May 4, 2012, surrounded by his immediate family. Born August 3, 1923 in Ashley, Pa., he was the son of the late Thomas and Marcella Yanovich. Tom was a World War II Army Captain veteran, serving in the European Theater, and was a POW. During his service, he earned two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star as a U.S. Army scout. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church of St. Monica’s Parish, West Wyoming. He was a lifelong outdoorsman and was a member of the White Ash Land Association. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Diamond Manu-
facturing in West Wyoming. Tom was a dedicated husband and father. He will live on in our hearts and in our souls. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Frank Zakrezski, Stanley Zakrezski, Mike Yanovich, and Renie Skipalis. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, the former Helen Babula; four daughters, Linda Malecki and her husband, Bruce, Plymouth; Cathy Hawk and her husband, James, West Pittston; Nancy Saporito and her husband, Carmen, Pittston, and Sandra Serino and her husband, Tony Jr., Shavertown; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four siblings, Sot Yanovich, New Jersey; Al Yanovich, Wilkes-Barre;
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Alex Zakrezski, New Jersey, and Marcie Damanski, WilkesBarre; several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held on Monday, May 7, 2012, from Bednarski Funeral Home, 168 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, with a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Sorrows Church of St. Monica’s Parish, West Wyoming. Interment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Military honors were conducted by the AMVETS Post #189 of the Greater Pittston Area. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 712 S. Keyser Avenue, Taylor, PA 18517.
Keith A. Rodgers, 56, of Kingston Twp., passed away Sunday morning, May 6, 2012, in the Hospice Community Care Inpatient Unit of the Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre hospital. Born in Miami, Florida, he was the son of Theodore Rodgers, Freeport, Bahamas, and Lorraine Hudanick Rodgers of Shavertown. He was a graduate of Meyers High School, class of 1974. He served in the Marine Reserves from 1974-1978. He was employed at SCI, Dallas, for over 18 years as a prison guard. Keith was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church of St. Monica’s Parish, West Wyoming; the National Rifle Association, and he loved his trips to Colorado and Canada and his most precious to Alaska to fulfill his passion for hunting and fishing. Preceding him in death was his brother Patrick Walsh. Surviving are his wife of 35 years, the former Marilyn Stiles;
children, Angela Rodgers Wright and her husband Tom, Anthem, Arizona; Pamela Bernardoni and her husband, Frank, Flemington, N.J.; Sarah Rodgers, Kingston Township; grandchildren, Mykala, Dominic and Jada Wright, Abigail Bernardoni; sister, Marilyn Boyle, and her husband, John, North Carolina; brothers Gary Rodgers and his wife, Julie, Plymouth; Edward Walsh, Shavertown; Robert Walsh, West Palm Beach, Florida; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Wednesday, May 6, 2012, from the Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, with a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Sorrows Church of St. Monica’s Parish, West Wyoming. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Keith to the family.
Mary Elinore Toole May 4, 2012 Mary Elinore Toole, 78, of Pittston, died Friday, May 4, 2012, at Regional Hospital of Scranton after a brief illness. Born July 18, 1933, in Hughestown, daughter of the late Thomas and Angela Earley Toole, she was a 1951 graduate of St. John’s High School, Pittston, and a 1954 graduate of Pittston Hospital School of Nursing. During her long career as a registered nurse, she was employed at Pittston Hospital; Mercy Hospital, Scranton; Somerset Medical Center, Somerville, N.J.; and local home health agencies. She had also worked as an industrial nurse for Owens-Illinois and Consolidated Cigar. From 1978 to1981, she was manager of the Wilkes-Barre Plasma Center. Later in her career, she worked as a Realtor for several local brokers, including Atlas Realty, Jenkins Township. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston, and its choir, and the Jacquelines
Auxiliary to the Knights of Columbus, Pittston, and a volunteer for the American Red Cross. A loving and devoted mother, she enjoyed trips to Atlantic City and Mohegan Sun Pocono Downs casino and was very proud of her Irish heritage. Surviving are her daughter, Eileen P. Brown, Westfield, N.J.; several cousins; and her beloved cat, Comet. The funeral was held Monday, May 7, 2012, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John the Evangelist Church, William Street, Pittston. Interment was in St. John’s Cemetery, Pittston. Arrangements were by the Paul F. Leonard Funeral Home, 575 North Main Street, Pittston. The family requests no flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross.
May 6, 2012 Stella A. Miller, 74, of Pittston Township, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012, in Commonwealth Hospice at Regional Hospital, Scranton, surrounded by her family. Born in Duryea, on April 5, 1938, she was the daughter of the late John and Stella Abent Orleski. She was a graduate of Hughestown High School and a member of the United Methodist Church of Pittston. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, and will be greatly missed.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded by sisters, Lillian Orleski and Cecelia Bechtold. Surviving are her husband of 52 years, Henry Miller; daughter, Debbie Lynch, and her husband, Chris, Pittston Township; grandchildren, Christopher and Kylie Lynch; sisters, Theresa Sebula, Hughestown; and Virginia Holleran, Pittston Township; brothers, John Orleski, Taylor; Michael Orleski, Hard-
May 5, 2012 ing; Edward Orleski, Harding, and Vince Orleski, Hughestown; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Wednesday, May 9, 2012, in the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William Street, Pittston, officiated by Pastor Michael Turner. Interment was in Mountain View Burial Park, Harding. Memorial donations may be made to the United Methodist Church of Pittston, corner of Church and Broad Streets, Pittston, PA 18640. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.
Julie Vosburg May 7, 2012 Julie Vosburg, 53, passed away Monday, May 7, 2012, surrounded by her loving family and friends after a courageous 4½year battle with metastatic breast cancer. A lifelong resident of Moosic, Julie was a daughter of Julius and Rose Marie Janesko. She was a member of Holy Mother of Sorrows PNCC in Dupont and a graduate of Riverside High School. Julie was a beautiful, loving mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend. Her greatest joy in life was her family, who she was devoted to and loved dearly. Always courageous, she was an inspiration to everyone who met her, and put everyone’s needs above her own. She lived life to the fullest and refused to let her disease define her life. Julie enjoyed volunteering with Living Beyond Breast
Cancer at their conferences and never missed one since her illness. She will be greatly missed by all the lives she has touched. Julie’s family would like to thank Fox Chase Cancer Center, Dr. Patel and Dr. Goldstein for their compassionate care of Julie throughout her illness. The family would also like to thank Father Zbigniew Dawid for his continued prayers, support and comfort to Julie and her family. Surviving are three sons, Gary Jr., his wife Nicole, Doylestown; Scott and his companion, Megan, Perkasie; and Christopher and his wife, Cherry, Dickson City. Also surviving are her sisters, Janet Thomas and husband John, Benton; Jackie Conforti and husband Angelo, Old Forge;
granddaughter, Brynn Vosburg, who she adored; nieces and nephews, Michael Wozniak, Tiffany Gray, Tara and Jerry Walsh; godchildren, Angelo Jr. and Gianna Conforti who she loved dearly and thought of as her own; her best friend, Linda Polt; aunts, an uncle, cousins, many friends and her dog, Bella. Funeral services were held Friday, May 11, 2012, from Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea, with Mass in Holy Mother of Sorrows PNNC, 212 Wyoming Ave., Dupont. Interment was in Holy Mother of Sorrows Cemetery. The family requests memorial donations be made in memory of Julie to Holy Mother of Sorrows PNCC. Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.
seph, Ross, Philip and Sam Russo, and sister Susan Policare. Services have been entrusted to Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Township. A memorial Mass was held for Lucy on Wednesday May 9, 2012 at St. Joseph Marello Parish (St. Rocco’s R.C. Church), Pittston Entombment took place in Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Lucy’s name to The Meals-OnWheels of Pittston at 59 S. Main St. Pittston, PA 18640.
Michael Kozlowski May 1, 2012 Michael Kozlowski, 65, of West Wyoming, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012, in the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Anthony and Pearl Phillips Kozlowski. He received his high school diploma and college education while serving in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Prior to his retirement, he was employed in commodities at E.F. Hutton & Co.
Preceding him in death was his brother, Ronald Kozlowski. Surviving are his wife of 37 years, the former Lisa Topol; children, Danielle Harris and her husband, Lindy, Wyoming; Steven Kozlowski, West Wyoming; grandchildren, Jessica and Alexis Harris; brother, Richard Kozlowski, Toms River, N.J.; sister, Jessica Rizzuto, Toms River, N.J.; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held from the Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming.
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May 10, 2012 liam Street, Pittston. Those attending the funeral Mass and interment are asked to go directly to church. Friends may call Saturday, May 12, 2012, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William Street, Pittston. Interment will be in St. Rocco’s Cemetery, Pittston Township. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com .
Joseph Kwak, age 85, a lifelong resident of Old Forge, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Hospice Community Care in Dunmore. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Victoria Weltz Kwak, on August 21, 2010. He is survived by two brothers, Edward Kwak and wife Sally, of Moosic, and Leonard Kwak and wife Theresa, of Great Bend; and nieces and
nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services were Saturday from the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Forge, with Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Rosary Church, Nativity of Our Lord Parish, 127 Stephenson St., Duryea. A proud U.S. Navy veteran, military burial rites were conducted by the AMVETS Honor Guard.
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are sisters, Marion Neetz and husband Joseph, New Jersey; Estelle Miller, Texas; nieces and nephews. Mr. Wesnak was a graduate of Scranton Central High School and Penn State University. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by F.L. Smidth. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 14, 2012, at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Marello Parish at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 237 Wil-
Lucy R. (Russo) Pace, a resident of Pittston, died Saturday, May 5, 2012, in WilkesBarre General Hospital. She was born November 11, 1928, in Pittston, a daughter of the late Philip Russo and Rose (Callari) Russo. Her husband Robert Pace preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Pittston High School. She was employed for many years by McDonnell Douglas Co. Surviving are son Robert T. and wife Debbie Pace; daughter Linda A. Pace, Exeter; grandsons, Anthony Pace and Benjamin Jackson; granddaughter Gina Pace. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Angelo, Jo-
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Robert Wesnak Robert William Wesnak, 70, of Pittston, passed into eternal rest on Thursday, May 10, 2012. Born in Scranton on July 1, 1941, he was the son of the late William and Ann Kolinovsky Wesnak. Surviving is his beloved wife of 49 years, Marjorie Neetz Wesnak; loving son, Bruce, and his wife, Susan; cherished grandchildren, Nathaniel, Alexis and Sarah Wesnak. Also surviving
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May 5, 2012 Walter W. Bryk, 82, of Avoca, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2012, at the Golden Living Center, Wilkes-Barre. He was born in Dupont, March 22, 1930 and was the son of the late Lawrence and Mary (Klimek) Bryk. Walter was a member of Sacred Heart Of Jesus Church, Dupont. He was a graduate of Dupont High School. Walter retired from the Darling Delaware Rendering Plant, Pittston Township. He was a member of the Teamsters Local Union 229, Dunmore; the Shiny Mountain Sportsman Club, and the Pennsylvania Trapping Association. Walter enjoyed the quiet and rejuvenating nature of the outdoors. He loved to fish, hunt and garden. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His love of family was central to his life. He will be missed greatly. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son
Walter P. Bryk Jr. Walter is survived by his wife of 54 years, the former Florence (Siglin) Bryk; sons, Donald and Richard, of Avoca; his daughters, Debra Bryk and Gina Bryk, of Avoca; brother Steve Bryk, of Dupont; his sister, Julie Stelmack of Dupont; three grandchildren, Tyler Bryk, Zachary Bryk, Cassidy Bryk, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 8, from Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea, with a Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Of Jesus Church, Dupont, with Fr. Joseph Verespy officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery. Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.
Christine Rudzki May 10, 2012 Christine V. Rudzki, 93, Wesley Village, Jenkins Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday. She was born in Dupont, on September 17, 1918, and was the daughter of the late Frank Kotula and Victoria Kurek Kotula Navalany. She attended Dupont schools and lived in Fairfield, Conn., and Pembroke Pine, Fla., prior to her relocating to Wesley Village, where she resided with her husband, Joseph, until his death in 2009. She was a member of Holy Mother of Sorrows Polish National Catholic Church, Dupont. Surviving are a sister, Pauline Moniak, West Pittston; brother-
in-law Arnold Borc, Dupont, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Michael F. Kotula, and sisters, Terry Johanson and Marie Borc. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. from the Lokuta-Zawacki Funeral Home, 200 Wyoming Ave., Dupont, with a funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. in the Holy Mother of Sorrows Church, 212 Wyoming Ave., Dupont, to be celebrated by the Rev. Zbigniew Dawid, pastor. Interment will be in the parish cemetery, Dupont. Friends may call Monday from 9 to 10 a.m.
May 10, 2012 Stephanie E. (nee Godri) Johnston, formerly of Harding, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Thursday morning, May 10, 2012, after a courageous 18month battle with cancer. Born in Scranton, on November 21,1979, the youngest of four children, she was the beloved daughter of Edward C. and Mary Foy Godri of Harding. Raised in Harding, she was a 1998 graduate of Wyoming Area High School, where she ran cross country, track and field and was a Member of National Honor Society. She was voted “Most Likely to Succeed” by her classmates. A 2002 graduate of King’s College, she majored in chemistry graduating with a Bachelor of Science. During college, she worked part time at the Lion Brewery, and after graduation she was employed by Topps Candy Company in Duryea. She was a lifelong member of the Church of the Holy Redeemer (Corpus Christi Parish), Harding. She dutifully supported her husband’s military career, moving to Hawaii, Kentucky, New York and New Jersey, enduring countless training exercise and deployments. In Hawaii, she taught science at St Michael’s School in Wailua, and completed her Master of Arts in Education at the University of Phoenix.
At Fort Drum, N.Y., Steph volunteered at Augustinian Academy in Carthage, N.Y., organizing the yearbook and serving as an Army Family Readiness Group Leader. She enjoyed cats, loved running, Gerber daisies, traveling to new places, visiting friends, and most of all being just being, in her words, “a Mom.” Her favorite season was fall. A model of charity and faith, between cancer treatments, she gathered clothing and donations for Susquehanna flood victims. She did the same for her husband’s soldiers, gathering soaps, razors, linens and towels. She made sure that no soldier returned from Afghanistan to an empty barracks room. During treatments, she routinely baked cakes and sweets for her doctors and nurses, trying to care for them the way they cared for her. She will live on in the hearts of her family, friends, and her children. Her warm spirit, caring nature, constant concern for others, and deep faith leaves an indelible mark on this world. A devoted wife and mother she is survived by her husband, U.S. Army Maj. Andrew Johnston, stationed at Picatinny Arsenal, N.J.; son, Luke, 5; daughter, Sarah, 1; her parents, Edward and Mary Godri of Harding;
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four brothers. Surviving her is only daughter, Charlotte, and her husband Craig Mosser, Dale City, Va. Also surviving are grandchildren, John Martin and his wife, Heather, Ashburn, Va., Susan Lee Tantau and her husband Blake, Bristow, Va., Jason Mosser and Chris Mosser, Woodbridge, Va., Amanda Mosser Seay and her husband Thomas, Dale City, Va. Also surviving are four great-grandchildren, Jordan Mikols Martin, John Wilson Martin, Jake Martin Tantau, and William Blake
Tantau. Funeral services were Friday, May 11, 20112, from the Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Township, with a Mass of Christian Burial from Corpus Christi Parish (Immaculate Conception Church) West Pittston. Interment followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mary’s name to Capital Caring, 2900 Telestar Court, Falls Church, Va. This hospice service cared lovingly for Mary and her family the past two weeks. You may submit online condolences by visiting www.grazianofuneralhome.com.
Joseph A. DiRisio May 7, 2012 rardville, later in WilkesBarre, from 1961 until its closing in 2007, and last at First Primitive Methodist Church, Nanticoke, for the past five years. He held many positions within the church including Sunday School teacher for more than 25 years, president of the Board of Trustees and Sunday School Superintendent. In 2007, he received an award for 42 years perfect attendance; he was a member of American Legion Post 350, Nanticoke; and was president of the Alumni Association of the orphanage, where he was raised and kept in touch with many of his classmates to this day. He was preceded in death by twin brothers; three sisters; and sister-in-law, Harriett Tarr. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, the former Edna Jones, native of Girardville; sons, Joseph P. DiRisio, Plains Township; David DiRisio and his wife, Colleen, Exeter; daughter, Elaine Halesey, and her husband, Peter, Hanover Township; grandchildren, Peter J. Halesey, who will graduate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law this Friday; Christopher Halesey, who will be a senior at the University of Pittsburgh; and Anna
Katerina (Katie) Anderson-DiRisio, finishing eighth grade this year; sister-in-law, Ruth Ann Jones, Hanover Township; close family friend Mary Oliveri, Hanover Township; 12 nieces and nephews, most in California. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 10, 2012, from Davis-Dinelli Funeral Home, 170 E. Broad St., Nanticoke, with the Rev. Kyle Gildner, his pastor, officiating. Interment was in Christ Church Cemetery, Fountain Springs, near Ashland. If desired, the family would appreciate contributions in Mr. DiRisio’s memory be made to First Primitive Methodist Church, 101 E. Church St., Nanticoke, PA 18634.
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American Legion, Pittston, where she was a 10-year member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Polish Club, Plains; Lithuanian Club, Inkerman; and Italian Citizens Club, Hudson. Arrangements were by the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hospice Community Care in Patricia’s name or charity of donor’s choice. Patricia’s family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the nurses and staff of Hospice Community Care for the kind and compassionate care they bestowed upon Patricia during her time of illness.
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Joseph A. DiRisio, 88, of Hanover section of Nanticoke, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 7, 2012, in the emergency room in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born on March 25, 1924 in Girardville, Schuylkill County, he was a son of the late Donato and Josephine DiRisio. After his father’s death in 1927, Joe was raised in an orphanage in Sunbury sponsored by the International Order of Odd Fellows. He graduated from Sunbury High School in 1942. A veteran of World War II, he served with the U.S. Navy from 1943 until his honorable discharge in November 1945. After his training in diesel engineering maintenance, he was assigned to the ship L.S.T. 28 (Landing Ship Tank) which he served on for the remainder of the war. On June 6, 1944 (D-Day), Joe’s ship landed troops on Omaha Beach in the first wave after the invasion of France. He attained the rank of Motor Machinist’s Mate third class. Joe was employed by the Jewel Tea Company, based in Barrington, Ill., for 35 years, retiring in 1986 as a promotional salesman to hire and train new employees. He was a devoted Christian and very much enjoyed attending church. He was an active member of the First Primitive Methodist Church, first in Gi-
Patricia (Chutch) McCarthy Francik, 75, of Plains, passed away peacefully May 7, 2012, surrounded by her loving family at home. Born in Wilkes-Barre on March 21, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Eleanor Kelly McCarthy. She attended Wilkes-Barre Area Schools. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Francik, who died June 9, 2009; brothers, Jackie, Frances, Eugene Jr., Edward, Joseph, and Thomas; sisters, Dolores, Eleanor Castellino. Family always came first to Patricia throughout her life. She will forever be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her. She also enjoyed camping with family and friends. Surviving are daughter, Colleen Williams and husband, John, Dupont; grandchildren, Jeffrey Williams and fiancée Amie, John Michael Williams, Lisa Krantz and husband David; great grandchildren, David and Alexis Krantz; sister, Elizabeth Monk, Naples, Fla.; Helena Chalker, Plains; Catherine Burns, Swoyersville; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was an active member of
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Mary J. Alba, 90, of West Pittston, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2012, at her daughter’s home in Dale City, Va., where she resided for the past year. Born in Pittston on November 18, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Sam and Rosalie (Capizi) Ferrara. She attended Pittston City Schools and was employed in the garment industry with Josephine Fashions in Pittston, until her retirement in 1986. She was a lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in West Pittston. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and
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