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What lurks below us?

Troopers thank PA

No fireworks for the 4th

Mine engineers discuss what lies underground.

School’s role in Miller’s funeral is recognized.

City’s annual July 4 celebration cancelled this year.

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really don’t want to be there. And before long they won’t be there. They’ll skip classes, get a 1.0 GPA, wind up on academic probation and drop out. All they will have for their effort is a loan to pay back. Don’t get me wrong. A college education is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. But only if you approach it with the right attitude. There’s nothing wrong with working a few years to get your feet under you or even a stint in the military to give yourself a chance to grow up. College will be there when you are ready. But don’t underestimate the value of learning a trade. Ask a plumber how much he earns … if you can find one. • There’s no hurry. A vast number of today’s high school grads will live to be 100 or more and remain vibrant ‘til the end. That not only means you have plenty of time to figure out what you want to do, but also that you can have several careers. You can be a math teacher for 15 or 20 years, a

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chef for the next 15, and a tennis pro or an auto mechanic after that. And while your parents might get upset with me for saying this, you can even play in your rock band until you are 24 or 25 and then settle into something with a steady paycheck. Now more than ever, Mick Jagger was right: Time is on your side. • I mentioned growing up. Do that. Keeping the “kid” in you alive is important – I know two guys in their 90s who have more kid in them than some of you do – but there’s a big difference in being child-like and being childish. Learn the difference. • Get with the program. We all know people who spend more time and energy whining and complaining about every little thing asked of them than it takes to just go ahead and do the darned thing. Don’t be that guy. Pick your battles. Stand up and be counted on things that matter. But if you’re the one who’s supposed to take out the

trash, shut up and take out the trash. • Drinking is overrated. All artificial highs are overrated. You won’t believe me right now, but if you don’t figure this out, you’re doomed. Until you do figure it out, remember this: don’t die because of drinking or drugs. And don’t let your friends die either. Author Richard Bach says there’s a simple way to know if your mission in life is accomplished. If you’re alive, it isn’t. So stay alive. • Take care of your body. Dr. George Sheehan, a cardiologist, marathon runner and author, said, “First, be a good animal.” Eat right, sleep right, do physical exercise every day. He also said, “You should never take a hot shower without first having earned it by working up a good sweat.” Don’t be afraid to work up a sweat. • Excuses are for losers. Nobody’s been dealt a perfect hand. You can’t do anything about your past except to learn

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from it. You do, however, have enormous power over your present and, therefore, your future. Use it. • I mentioned attitude. It might be the most important word of these 800. Attitude is everything. I know happy people who collect garbage for a living and miserable ones who teach in college and have summers off. It’s all about attitude. • Forgive. Nothing will hold you back more than holding a grudge. People screw up. Forgive them. I’m not saying condone misdeeds. I’m saying don’t let them become roadblocks. • Stretch. Not necessarily physically, but that’s not a bad idea. I mean stretch in terms of your likes and dislikes. Don’t limit yourself. Any time you add a new interest to your life, you’ve grown. The more you grow, the better you will like yourself. The more you like yourself, the better your attitude will be. The better your attitude, the better you.

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Let’s see, what would I, a member of the Class of 1967, say to members of the Class of 2012? I’d start with this: you’re smarter than I was at your age. And I was class valedictorian. True, I speak better English than you do, which baffles me. Most of you talk like my late dad who grew up on a farm and quit school in 8th grade. But that’s my turf. Get me on yours – almost anything involving a computer – and I’m toast. I do have you in one category though – years spent on the planet. So, if you don’t mind, I’d like to share some of the things I’ve learned. Here’s the first: time flies. You’ll be shocked at how fast you become my age. That sounds ridiculous to you today. And that’s precisely why it will shock you. Here are some others: • Not everyone has to go to college. And I’m a college professor. But too many kids show up in my classes who

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M I N E ST U DY

What lies beneath?

130 acres of Pittston City at risk of potential mine subsidence office, Ryczak and Palladino talked about the study, what they do know about conditions under the city and the plans for the It’s common knowledge that there are next round of flushing to fill voids in the long abandoned mine workings below Mill Street area. Concrete grout will be Pittston. But most residents don’t know injected into the voids through bore holes, the extent of the voids left by the gang- where it hardens. In the past, flushing was ways, chambers and “pillar done with crushed mine robbing” or the extent of the O N T H E W E B rock mixed with water. potential for subsidence. When the water drained off Subsidence In fact, even experts like Pittston the rock material was left in Study contains much Dennis Palladino, a mining information including a place to fill voids. engineer with the Bureau of narrative, borehole logs BAMR conducted the Abandoned Mine Reclama- and mine maps. 2006 study using available tion (BAMR) in Wilkes- Go to http://tinyoriginal coal company mine Barre, and his boss Ron Ryc- url.com/6sw4uqg maps known as folios, drill zak, the bureau’s civil engilogs from various state and neer manager, don’t know exactly what federal drilling projects and reports from lies below Pittston. And they have been previous subsidence investigations, emerstudying mine-related subsidence prob- gency stabilization projects and two large lems in the city since 2006 when they subsidence investigation control projects were asked to conduct a study of Pittston in Pittston in 1977 and 1985. by then-Congressman Paul Kanjorski. In an interview last week in the BAMR See MINE, Page 33

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Dennis Palladino looks over copies of mining maps showing the extensive network of mine workings under the city.

District honored by state police

State police officers present a plaque to Pittston Area School Distict officials on Thursday morning. From left, state police3 Lt. Gary Vogue; Annarose Salvo, executive secretary to the superintendent; Assistant Superintendent John Lussi; Superintendent George Cosgrove; state police Captian Edward C. Hoke; school board secretary Debbie Rachilla.

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The hearse pulled slowly into Pittston Area’s stadium on June 7, 2009. Inside was the casket of fallen state police Trooper Joshua Miller. Hundreds of fellow officers, family members, dignitaries, friends and well-wishers filled the bleachers to say goodbye. Now, three years to the date, the Pennsylvania State Police

said “thank you” to Pittston Area for being such gracious hosts. Captain Edward C. Hoke, commanding officer of State Police Troop N in Hazleton, presented Pittston Area Superintendent George Cosgrove with a plaque in a small ceremony at the Pittston Area High School on Thursday. “It was actually three years ago today that Trooper Joshua Miller lost his life in the line of

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duty in the service of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” Hoke said. “The hospitality and the support offered by the Pittston Area School District made a very difficult time for all of us much more bearable.” Hoke relayed Miller’s sad story, talking about how the trooper lost his life on after a vast police chase through Northeast Pennsylvania. The incident began when police officers in Nazareth responded to a reported Protection From Abuse (PFA) violation in which Daniel Autenrieth, 31, abducted his 9-year-old son at gunpoint and drove from the scene. The suspect led municipal and state police on a 40-mile pursuit through Northampton Cosgrove said and Monroe Miller’s legacy counties before the fleeing will live on forever in the vehicle was brought to a halls of Pittstop in Coolston Area, baugh Townwhere the ship, Monroe trooper went County. As Miller to school. and Trooper Robert J. Lombardo approached the driver’s side of Autenrieth’s vehicle and attempted to extract him, Autenrieth opened fire, hitting both troopers. The officers returned fire, killing the suspect. During the gun fight, Autenrieth’s son was successfully removed unharmed from the passenger’s side of the vehicle by fellow officers. Miller succumbed to his gunshot wounds later that day, while Lombardo recovered, Hoke said. Cosgrove said Miller’s legacy will live on forever in the halls of Pittston Area, where the trooper went to school. “It was an honor for the district to be able to pay such respect to one of our own fallen heroes,” Cosgrove said. “Everyone that passes through this school should know the brave story of Trooper Miller. He’ll never be forgotten.” Miller was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest honor given to a trooper. Hundreds of law enforcement

officers from New Jersey to California were in attendance at Charley Trippi Stadium for the ceremony. More than 600 cars and 52 motorcycles were registered for the funeral procession that took Miller’s flag-draped casket to the

stadium, then to his final resting place in Wyoming County. On the day of the funeral, the Pittston Area stadium scoreboard flashed a message from the state police code of honor: Courage is not the absence of fear but the mastery of it.”

Pennsylvania State Trooper Joshua Miller's body is brought into the Pittston Area High School football stadium for his funeral service on June 9, 2009. FILE PHOTO

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Bratlee gets PA school board nod

Previous member sworn in Tuesday By JOE HEALEY

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Pittston Area School District Superintendent George Cosgrove said Thursday he is considering retirement. “I’m definitely considering it, but I haven’t submitted a letter yet,” he said. Cosgrove, of Laflin, took the reigns of the district officially on July 1, 2009. He previously acted as substitute superintendent for several months when then-superintendent Ross Scarantino requested a leave of absence after being indicted on corruption charges. A Pittston native, Cosgrove worked as a social studies teacher before becoming a school administrator. He earns $121,000 a year as superintendent.

Bratlee said. Superintendent George Cosgrove verified Thursday that he is considering retirement and Bratlee is willing to conduct a nationwide search for a replacement. “It’s a giant step to have to replace the superintendent,” Bratlee said. “I want to explore outside the district, but we’ll look

inside the district, too.” In addition to Bratlee, two others applied for the seat: retired Hughestown resident Roseann Ricotta and John Lombardo of Jenkins Township, the class president of the graduating class at Pittston Area Senior High School last year. Ricotta, who graduated from Pittston Area in 1968 and College Misericordia in 1972, retired last year from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania after 36 years. “My interest in being a member of the board is my unequivocal belief in the value of public education,” she told the board. “I truly believe our public school system has the responsibility to provide children of all backgrounds and circumstances with the education and skills necessary to become productive citizens.” Lombardo said that, although he’s never held any formal politiSee BRATLEE, Page 9

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Kent Bratlee knows how a school board operates. Bratlee, 63, of Avoca, was chosen as Pittston Area’s new school board member Tuesday evening. He previously served on the school board from 2005-2009, but lost his re-election bid by 110 votes. “Having served for four previous years on this board, I feel that I am the best qualified and the best experienced candidate for this position,” he told the board before the vote. “I’ve had experience working on budgets. I’ve worked on four of them when I was on the board. I had the pleasure of hiring 90 percent of our current administration, of whom I’ve worked very closely with and who I get along with.” Bratlee replaces Ross Latona, who resigned from the board last month. “Personal commitments have become too great for me to be able to fulfill the requirements of my position,” Latona said of his decision to resign. Bratlee said the three biggest issues facing the school district in the next several years are the budget, the teachers’ contract and the search for a new superintendent. The 2012-13 proposed spending plan totals $42,038,708 but has revenues at $41,283,288, a difference of $755,420. The board must fill the gap by the time the final budget is due by June 30. “I don’t want to see buildings close,” Bratlee said. “And I don’t want to see programs cut.” He said the district’s contingency fund was whittled down to practically nothing and the teachers’ contract is up for renewal soon. “We’re going to have to see what the teachers have and what they’re willing to work with,”

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Pittston skies are darkened

People stand near Cooper's Waterfront in Pittston to watch the 'Fireworks Over the Susquehanna' during the 2011 display.

Annual July 4th fireworks are cancelled this year Klush said it isn’t appropriate to solicit funds from businesses in Pittston and West Pittston that Ooooh. traditionally donate because they Ahhhh. are already being asked to conNooooo. tribute to other community proPittston’s annual fireworks jects, including the Pittston Licelebration is cancelled this year brary Capital Campaign and the because of flooding damage to Greater Pittston Chamber of Riverfront Park and upcoming Commerce “Hometown Heroes condominium construction, Memorial” project. Mayor Jason Klush announced Funds raised during the lion Thursday. brary’s campaign will be used “The cancellation is necessary for construction of a $1.5 milthis year to assure public safety lion, 5,000-square-foot addition during the holiday,” Klush wrote to the building, which will conin a release. tain a state-of-the-art conference Klush said Pittston has been room with Smartboards and Wiawarded federal disaster relief Fi capability, larger children’s funding and renovations are section, arts and crafts room, scheduled for the Riverteen space and a senior front Park area and along citizen area. the Water Street Bridge “The riverThe chamber is trying as soon as the funds are front area to raise $30,000 for the released. Hometown Heroes Me“The riverfront area is is beat morial, to honor local beat up,” said Joe Mos- up.” soldiers and police offikovitz, Pittston City ad- Joe Moskovitz cers in the line of duty. ministrator. “It’s just not Pittston City The memorial, which the right time this year.” administrator will be placed along Also, the groundKennedy Boulevard at breaking for the prothe chamber headquarposed City of Pittston Riverfront ters, includes a 50-foot flag pole, Condominium Development is four black polished monuments imminent and city doesn’t fire- with affixed brass plates enworks shooting off and people graved with the likeness and ingathering near the construction formation of the memorialized zone on Kennedy Boulevard heroes and a pair of searchlights. “The City of Pittston adminis- The expected unveiling is July 1. tration is also all too aware of the Moskovitz said the fireworks continued challenges posed by celebration may be back next the devastation caused by the year, but definitely by 2014. 2011 flooding and especially its “Greater Pittston will have impact on our neighbors in the much to celebrate this IndependBorough of West Pittston,” ence Day and in the years to Klush wrote. come we know we will once He said the Garden Village again share our celebration of should focus on visioning and freedom and see all our friends at rehabilitation. future Greater Pittston Fourth of Moskovitz said the cost of the July Fireworks demonstrations,” fireworks ranges from $7,500 to the mayor wrote. $15,000, depending on the size “Please enjoy a safe Fourth of of the display. Donations defray July 2012 holiday and we hope to the cost, but often 50 percent of see all again soon.” the bill is paid by the city.

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Teens to the rescue Group to help in West Pittston recovery These high school students could travel across the country as part of their required service. Instead, they’re staying home, with plans to help the residents of West Pittston devastated by recent flooding. The week of June 11-15 about 50 students and chaperones from Scranton Prep and youth group members from Pittston churches which includes students from Pittston Area, Wyoming Area and Holy Redeemer will work in West Pittston continuing the clean up from the September floodwaters. Marie Donnelly, a West Pittston resident and teacher at Scranton Prep, said, that for the past six years, she has taken a group of Prep students to the Gulf Coast region to help in the cleanup and subsequent renewal of areas damaged by Hurricane Katrina. But in September 2011, her hometown was hit by flooding. Back-to-back heavy rainfalls in

August and September from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee caused the Susquehanna River and its tributaries to overflow their banks. West Pittston was hit particularly hard and sustained millions of dollars in damages. “How could I leave my own town to go help other people when there was work to be done here?” Donnelly asked. Some of the jobs Donnelly has lined up for the group include helping an elderly couple move back into their home; cleaning up Wyoming Avenue, Tunkhannock Avenue and Exeter Avenue in West Pittston as part of the state’s Adopt-aHighway program; remulching a small park on Montgomery Avenue; and finishing work – hanging dry wall, spackling, painting – in homes that have been restored from the flooding. “We’ll lend a hand wherever we could,” she said. “Thirtyone students from Scranton Prep decided to stay here instead of traveling somewhere else to help out.” Avery Hassey, 16, of Slocum

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In a press release issued Friday night, West Wyoming Police Chief Stanley Sipko announced an investigation into an alleged incident of arson Friday night in the borough. According to the release, an unknown individual or individuals attached a homemade incendiary device to propane tanks at the residence at 442 West Third Street. The device was discovered at 9:52 p.m. police report when neighbors observed the fire and were able to extinguish it before any explosion occurred. Along with police, the West Wyoming fire department was summoned to the scene.

Avenue, Exeter, a member of the service crew said her home was spared, but she knows a lot of people devastated by the flooding. “We’ll help out anywhere we can,” said Hassey, a student at Scranton Prep. “The town looks much better now, but I know there’s still a lot of work to be done.” Sister Mary Ann of Our Lady of the Eucharist said her church, along with other cluster parishes such as St. John the Evangelist, St. Joseph Marello and St. Maria Goretti, will take turns serving the volunteers lunch and dinner each day. “By getting the adults involved in the meals, we’re integrating the adults with the young people doing community service,” she said. Donations of bottled water are needed and can be dropped off at the entrances of the church or left on the rectory porch. Lunches will be provided from West Pittston restaurants and delivered to the church. “We wanted to keep the business in West Pittston,” Donnelly said.

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LOCAL CHATTER

Having understanding neighbors suits us to a ‘t’ We at the Sunday Dispatch have the most marvelous next door neighbors. Thank goodness. Because when it comes to that old expression “you always hurt the ones you love,” we seem to be experts. Our neighbors are Humpty Dumpty Kollege, a pre-school that has operated in the adjacent building for decades. We always publish photos of their events and are happy to do it. Well, two weeks ago we ran photos of grandparents of the students being honored at a special event. But in the headline (mistakes, by the way, are always in the biggest type) we left out the letter “t”, and not once but twice. So we called them Humpy Dumpy. Not very flattering, wouldn’t you say? We are not sure if we’ve been totally forgiven just yet, and that’s understandable. Nice as the folks at Humpty Dumpty are, we can’t blame them for being just a little teed off. Receives Juris Doctor Charles M. Lopresto, son of Anita and Charles Lopresto, Pittston Twp., recently received his Juris Doctor from Cornell Law School. A 2005 graduate of Pittston Area High School, Lopreso received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Lopresto Pittsburgh.

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Dean’s lists Stonehill College recently named Exeter resident Jennifer N. Manganello, a member of the class of 2015, to its dean’s list for the spring 2012 semester. To qualify for the dean’s list at Stonehill, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully all courses for which they were registered. Two local students were named to the Lycoming College dean’s list for the spring semester. Allyson Earl, of Harding, a junior, is an archaeology major

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Greater Pittston Area students who graduated from Scranton Prep on June 3 are, from left, Joseph Miele, Pittston; Giavanna Sico, Pittston; Kahli Joyce, Hughestown; and Raymond Hassey, Exeter.

and Karisa Calvitti, of Exeter, a sophomore, is digital media communications major. Jessica Olejnik, daughter of Ann Tressa Olejnik, of West Wyoming, has been named to the dean’s list at Penn State University, main campus for the spring 2012 semester. A 2011 Wyoming area graduate, Olejnik is majoring in biology. Marlena Mozal, of Exeter, was recently named to the 2012 spring dean’s list at Temple University. She attained a 4.0 G.P.A. in the College of Education as an Early Elementary Pre-K major. Mozal was also recently admitted to the Wellgates Scholar Program which opens pathways to leadership for high-achieving students from diverse backgrounds and equips them with the recognition, skills, knowledge, networks, confidence, and power to transform their communities and the world for the better. She is a member of the College of Education Class of 2013.

Diploma found Wyoming Area diploma found. It is a 2000 graduation diploma and the name on it is Joshua Adam Anderson. Please contact the Wyoming Area Guidance Department at 655-2836, ext. 2339 to claim it. Honor grad Keemiya Pourmonir, daughter of Shahrooz and Careen Pourmonir, Pittston, was one of 15 Milton Hershey School students inducted recently into the Spartan Chapter of the National Honor Society at a special ceremony held in Founders Hall on the MHS campus. Induction activities took place during a recent all-school Sunday Chapel Service. Only juniors and seniors who have a minimum cumulative scholastic average of 90% and have earned a minimum 90% grade-point average for the previous two marking periods are eligible for National Honor Society membership.

Happy birthday Happy birthday wishes go to Tony Bianco, of Pittston, who will celebrate his birthday on the Feast Day of St. Anthony June 13. Bianco is a member of the Italian American Association. Happy birthday wishes go to Joe Lynn of Pittston Township who celebrated his birthday on June and to Father Richard Cirba, Asst. Pastor at St. John’s Evangelist Church who also celebrated on June 5. Accepts internship Ryan J. Carr, son of Jack and Susan Carr, of Exeter, has accepted an internship at the State College office of Borton-Lawson Engineering. Carr is a graduate of Wyoming Area Class of 2009, and is entering his senior year at Penn State University, University Park where he will graduate in Spring, 2013 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering.

Hiring announced Attorney Eric W. Wassel, of Jenkins Township, has joined the law firm of O’Malley and Langan. Since 1999, Wassel Wassel has worked primarily as a personal injury attorney in Northeastern Pennsylvania. A member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, Wassel is licensed to practice before the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. He holds a B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh and a Juris Doctor from Widener University School of Law. In January 2012, he was appointed to the Executive Committee of the Luzerne County Law and Library Association and currently serves as a member of the Bench Bar Committee. He has been a member of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association since 2007 and served as its president in 2011. Wassel is also a member of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice. He taught undergraduate and graduate courses at Misericordia University from 2009 2010, currently coaches the Jenkins Township Little League and is a member of the Planning Committee of the John Heinz Autism Golf Classic. He and his wife, Melissa, reside in Jenkins Township with their children, Gabrielle and Tyler. Klus named to post Lebanon Valley College’s Student Government has named Sheryl Ann C. Klus, of West Wyoming, as Executive Board vice president and Class of 2013 representative. Klus is a senior early childhood education and special education major. Student leaders are charged with fostering understanding, communicaSee CHATTER, Page 27

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in favor of Bratlee. “I’ve had the experience of being able to sit up here, which is a very difficult job and does take time to get comfortable with,” Bratlee said. Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas Judge Fred Pierantoni administered the oath of office to Bratlee. Bratlee lost his bid for re-election in the 2009 primary election, a year that saw high turmoil for the board because of the ongoing federal corruption probe. Then-superintendent Ross Sca-

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Strawberry shortcake supper next Saturday 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 coleslaw will also be served. For tickets or additional information call 655-0677 or 6548775. 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. 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

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BENNETT PRESBYTERIAN 501 Bennett Street, Luzerne Everyone is welcome. The church is handicap accessible.

Doo Wop Show trip planned 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. A $50 deposit is required when making reser-

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.

vation 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 603-1915 and leave a message if no answer.

CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE CHURCH Luzerne Ave. and Parke Street West Pittston Christ’s Community Clothes Closet will offer summer hours for the months of June and July. The closet will open on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. People with emergency needs can call the church office at 6542500 for special appointments. The closet accepts gently used clothing and share it with the community without cost. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. James H. Breese, pastor, Water Street, Pittston The First Baptist Church, Water St., Pittston, is running a bus trip to Sight & Sound in Lancaster to see the production, Johna on September 15. The trip includes dinner at Good & Plenty and the show. Refreshments will also be served on the bus. The cost of the trip is Adults (age 19 and older) $108, Teens (ages 13 to 18) $78, and Children (ages 3 to 12) $56. A non-refundable deposit of $30 is required to hold a seat and the balance due by June 30th. Seating is limited, so please reserve a seat on the bus today! To make a reservation or for more information, please contact Cindy Hrobuchak, 7807712, orby e-mail,mornstar54@live.com. The First Baptist Church will hold a Community Food and Clothing Giveaway on Saturday, June 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone from the community who is in need of clothing and food are encouraged to attend. The church has a variety of clothing for infants, children,

young adults, women and men. The food pantry will also be open, offering a wide variety of dry and canned goods. Rev. James H. Breese is the pastor of First Baptist Church. For more information, please contact the church office at (570) 654-0283. The church will hold a Sunday School Open House, Schools Out Sunday School’s In, on Saturday, June 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children and teens are encouraged to attend, along with their parents to see how exciting, fun and beneficial Sunday School can be. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact the church office at (570) 654-0283. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UCC 500 Luzerne Avenue West Pittston Rev. Joan Mitchell, Pastor Sanctuary is handicapped accessible. Sunday at 11 a.m. Morning Worship Service Tuesday, June 12 at 7 p.m. Diaconate Meeting Tuesday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m. Church Council Meeting 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 June 10 – 11 a.m. Worship ; 12:05 p.m. Choir rehearsal

June 12– 7 p.m. Deacons June 14 - 7:30 p.m. Session Services are being held at St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church on 1700 Wyoming Ave, Exeter as we recover from the flood of September 2011. There is parking on Wyoming Avenue and in the lot behind the church. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Wyoming Ave., West Pittston May 27 – 10 a.m. Worship, Sunday School during Worship May 30– 10 a.m. Mommy and Me; 6:30 p.m. TOPS, 7 p.m. Choir May 31 – 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Weight Watchers June 1 – Pizza Sale FULL GOSPEL CHAPEL Avoca Adult Sunday School, 9:30; Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday evening Bible study and prayer service at 7:00. The church also hosts the Rose of Sharon Church with Rev. Vincente Torres on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. for the Hispanic community. GLENDALE GOSPEL CHURCH 105 Church Drive Glendale/Pittston Township Sunday Service 10:45 a.m. HARDING CHURCH OF CHRIST RR 1 Box 187A, Falls Sunday services: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. Church Service. Call 388-6534 www.hardingchurchofchrist.org HOLY MOTHER OF SORROWS PNCC 212 Wyoming Avenue, Dupont Rev. Zbigniew Dawid, Pastor Sunday Masses: 7:30 a.m. Traditional Mass Daily Masses are 9:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday. On June 17, Father’s Day there will be only 1 Mass at 7:30 a.m. Father’s Day breakfast will take place right after Mass. All See FAITH, Page 11

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Father’s and their families are invited to attend. The Ladies A.N.S. Society is sponsoring the breakfast and they ask to submit a registration of how many people will attend. Fill out a slip of paper with your name and the amount attending and drop it into the box in the vestibule in church. You can also call Helen Jendrey, or Julie Slezak at 6559359. INDEPENDENT BIBLE CHURCH 328 Main Street, Duryea, PA 18642. (570) 451-0346 Home/ Office. JLaCava@TheBibleChurch.org INKERMAN PRESBYTERIAN Main St., Inkerman Services: Sundays, 8:30 a.m. LANGCLIFFE PRESBYTERIAN 1001 Main St Avoca Sunday worship 11:15 a.m. The Langcliffe Church is handicapped accessible. Nursery is provided for children during worship. MOOSIC ALLIANCE CHURCH 608 Rocky Glen Road, Moosic Pastor: Doug Jensen 4576020 maccma2@verizon.net Sunday morning Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m. 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 a.m. (Monday – Friday) and on Saturday mornings at 8 a.m. There are no weekend Masses. Confessions are heard daily from 9 a.m. - noon and from 3 to 6 p.m. Office hours are Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., evenings and weekends by appointment. Office phone number is 654-7542. You can now contact the Oblates on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/OBLATESOFSTJOSEPH or on Twitter @OblatesStJoseph Every Wednesday evening Mass is celebrated at 7 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. 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. We welcome this afternoon the deaf community of Northeastern PA as they hold their monthly meeting and Mass. This will be the last one before the break of summer. A paving project will begin this week in the rear of the seminary building to expand the parking accommodations for the general public. Tuesday, June 12, there will be a planning meeting at 6:30pm for the Outdoor Chicken BarB-Q Dinner, that is scheduled for Sunday, August 26, on the semi-

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There will be a general meeting in the Parish Center on Monday, June 11, at 7 p.m. for anyone interested in volunteering their services and to offer suggestions regarding our annual Summer Bazaar. St. Joseph Marello Parish Raffle is now underway. Buy your tickets now for a chance to win 2012 Chevrolet Cruz or $20,000. Donation $20.00 each and only 2,000 tickets to be sold. Seller of the winning ticket receives $500.00. For tickets to buy or sell call Connie Toole at 655-3681, Frank Sciabacucchi 655-6125, Pena Hansen-332-5989, or the rectory office-654-6902. The Altar & Rosary Society will host their last meeting of the season with a dinner buffet beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, in the Parish Center. Topics for the rest of the year will be discussed. Theresa Mulesky, president, will preside. An Altar & Rosary Bus Trip

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nary grounds. Volunteers are asked to be present for this important meeting The Oblate Fathers will be making their annual retreat from June 18-22 at the Carmelite Retreat House in Mahwah, NJ. Altar Servers Day is being planned for the end of this month, Friday, June 29, at the seminary. The day-long event is open to all young people who are altar servers in any parish in the Diocese of Scranton. The event is FREE, just need to register by calling 654-7542, e-mail: osjseminary@comcast.net

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ty. Registration begins at 10 a.m. If you are interested in participating please contact the Oblates Seminary Office at 654-7542 or email them at: osjseminary@comcast.net before June 25. Open to all boys and girls who are altar servers in their parishes. There is no charge. First Holy Communion Photos can be ordered by going on the web to: www.printroom,com/pro/pricephotos; click on the “St. Joseph Marello Communion 2012” link enter the password “Pittston” and fill out the on-line order form. Anyone wishing to donate fresh flowers in memory of a loved one may bring them to the church on Saturday morning. Thank you. Anyone interested in renting the Parish Banquet Hall or Meeting Room should call Christine Silinskie, hall manager at 7048861 for details and/or a tour of the facility. Mt. Carmel Senior Choir will hold rehearsal on Mondays from 7-8:30 p.m. St. Rocco Senior Choir will resume weekly rehearsals on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the choir loft of St. Rocco Church. New members are welcome. Weekend Masses: At Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, on Saturday at 4:00 & 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday at 8:00 & 11:00 a.m. At St. Rocco Church, on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH Luzerne Ave., West Pittston Daily Mass 7:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception; 8:30 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Weekend Masses Saturday 4:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception 5:00 p.m. at Holy Redeemer Sunday 7:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception 9:00 a.m. at Holy Redeemer 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Confession 3:00-3:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception 4:00-4:30 p.m. at Holy Redeemer 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 Vacation Bible School Children will be going on an Amazing Desert Journey this summer in VBS. Registration is open for ages (Kindergarten – Grade 5) who will attend VBS from June 25 through 29, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Our Lady of the Eucharist, Pittston. To register, use the form found at the doors of the Church, call Sister Mary Ann at 654-0263, or register online at https://vbs.cph.org/ tools/churchInfo.aspx?Church=325A949F. Adult volunteers for VBS are needed at many levels. Call Sister Mary Ann at 654-0263 or register online. Little Rock Scripture Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish Community Offering Little Rock Scripture Study: James, Peter, and Jude: The Catholic Letters. Scripture Study is held on Tuesdays and there are two programs, one in the morning from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. and one on the evening from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Both programs will be in the Parish Hall. Father Thomas J. Maloney directs the program. New Altar Servers An instruction class for new altar servers is now being formed. 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. Catholic Youth Group The week of June 11 through the 15, approximately 40 to 50 high school age students will be working in West Pittston – continuing the clean up from the September flood. The students will be coming to Our Lady of the Eucharist each day for lunch and dinner. Our cluster parishes will be taking turns preparing and serving dinner. Volunteers are needed for Monday and Wednesday of that week. Any interested adults who might be able to assist in this project are asked to see Sister Mary Ann,

sign the sheet found at the back of the Church or call the parish office. Also, donations of bottled water are needed. You may drop off the water at the entrances of the Church or leave it on the rectory porch. This is a great opportunity for us as a parish commu-

nity to show our support and gratitude to the youth. Marie Donnelly and Patrick Leonard are coordinating this important community project. Ministry Schedule The schedule for April – August has been posted on the par-

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Eye-opening info on what lies below us We’ve heard old-timers say that when they worked in the mines in the ‘30s and ‘40s they would sometimes enter a shaft at Number 9 colliery in Hughestown and walk all the way to Pittston Hospital before beginning to work. That’s underground, mind you. They also said there were caverns under the city large enough in which to play a game of baseball. Turns out they were right. The article that appears on page 3 today is not meant to alarm residents of Pittston and no one interviewed for the story spoke of imminent danger of subsidence. Still, it paints an eye-opening picture of what lies beneath the city left behind by decades of deep coal mining and of potential disasters that must be averted. The good news is that federal funds are available to continue to flush, or fill, some of these voids, starting of course, with the most dangerous sections. But the job cannot be only half done. We implore those in charge of such funds to keep the dollars coming until every home in the city is safe and every resident can sleep soundly without fear of a cave-in.

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Slow down out there School’s out for summer and that means kids will be out and about riding bicycles, skateboards and scooters, walking – or more likely running – to and fro, and generally being kids. It also means there’s a much greater reason for motorists to be on the alert as they drive on local side streets. As bad as the dangers of speeding on major highways are, they are far greater on neighborhood streets. You aren’t going to hit a six-year-old on a tricycle on Route 81. So, please, please, take extra caution as you drive around town. There’s the potential for a child to dart out from behind every parked vehicle. You just cannot be careful enough.

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Says city too quick to give up on parks Joe Moskovitz and Councilman Lombardo stated (in a Dispatch article last Sunday) the parks are under-utilized and people don’t use them anymore. How could they? They are dangerous and not kept up. What are the kids to play on? When was the last time Sullivan Park’s play set was inspected, if you can call it that? There isn’t even a mulch bed around it. Several times I came over to spray over the vulgar graffiti. There are no trash cans to put garbage in. The other comment was people don’t use neighborhood parks anymore. That’s incorrect. I suggest they travel to Butler Park in Wyoming, the park next to the municipal building in West Pittston, or better yet travel to Duryea to the park behind the municipal building. They are being used and are safe. There is a need and a want for these parks. I’ve talked to a former Duryea councilman. He claims the grant money is there. When they did their park they first did a CAD design. Broke it up into pieces, and really, really researched the grant process. My suggestion is since you have a nearby municipality that GOT IT

DONE, why not pick anyone who had anything to do with that park, and pick their brain. It’s a shame I live two homes from Sullivan Park but if I want to take my kids to play at park I have to go to another town. There is a parks and recreation charge on my tax bill, right? In the past 42 years I have not witnessed any real upkeep of Sullivan Park other than to cut the grass. The only two things done other than its destruction is the basketball court being redone around1974 and the tennis courts were constructed in1979. The tennis courts were left to ruin in the ‘90s. Nobody was using them, but how could anyone use them when there were no nets? No administration has put forth any effort to maintain the park. That includes the Loftus, Walsh, Lombardo, Keating and now Klush administration. Now it appears the city wants to take the easy was out and put town houses were Sullivan Park is. Today with child and adult obesity levels at record highs we do need parks more than ever. They will be utilized if city government and the community buy into it. We don’t need townhouses in the 4th Ward. We need attention. All of the attention is for redevelopment and the downtown. We don’t need a park next to a pizza place downtown. We need a park where the kids and whole community can be active. William A. Dessoye

Faith’s family thanks WA hockey team for support We would like to thank the Wyoming Area Ice Hockey Team for dedicating the Blue and Gold Benefit Skate on March 2 to Faith. The outpouring of generosity and kindness was overwhelming. Thanks to everyone who participated and supported the event in any way. Your thoughtfulness is deeply appreciated. W e would also like to thank everyone who supported the Danc-

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ery? I decide she’s drinking right now, at 3:15 a.m. Lucky. Nicholas: he needs to get astronomically high SAT scores and can he do it? I conclude he can, since he looks more like me than his father. That’s 3:22 a.m. logic. And Patrick? Well, he’s going to maim himself no matter how you slice it. Or I should say – how he slices it. He will surely put an eye out, break a leg or lose an appendage this summer. Bet on it. He’s too fearless and has zero tolerance for consequences. He looks more like his father so it stands to reason he will be in more trouble than anyone else with the last name of Heck this summer. That’s 3:32 a.m. logic. Did I close the garage door? Did I? Crap. Feeling a little groggy, so debating the scenario of sleep vs. theft. Decide I don’t care what’s stolen from our garage and I hope and pray its golf clubs. I think the outfit I ironed for work tomorrow will make me look fat. It accents my tri-belly and brings attention to my non-boob area. Still…it’s ironed. So… I tried to tweeze my mustache tonight and drew blood. Do you know why? Because it wasn’t a hair I was plucking. It was a freaking wrinkle. A lip wrinkle that has spawned more lip wrinkles. Like an army of little wrinkle soldiers all nesting above my lip, arms outstretched, reaching toward my crow’s feet and feet heading downward toward my sagging jowls. What became of my elasticity? At some point, I must have slept and the Taught Skin Fairy absconded with it in the middle of the night. Bitch. Doing leg lifts. Dammit, if I’m lying here, I may as well get something out of it. I decide, since that Pilates Pixie, Darlene, is not here poking me in the aforementioned tri-belly, imploring me to knit my ribs, I can cheat. Man, it’s so much easier tucking my chin to my chest and pretending to do “100’s” when no one is watching! I have to wake up in less than 3 hours. In the meantime, I sing all the verses to Crocodile Rock and Philadelphia Freedom. J’adore Elton. I continue to hum, even as the birds start chirping, throwing me off-key and McSnorenberg is beginning to project drool and bad breath. I love my life. And…I’ve come full circle. As the sun rises, I decide that every morning I wake up, I’ve opened a gift. I decide not to smother my husband (today) nor make any QVC purchases. But tomorrow, 2 a.m. invites another black abyss of sleeplessness and anxiety, and I cannot promise it’s not me who rings your doorbell and sprints. Just work with me. Good night. And sometimes when she can’t sleep Maria Heck writes her column which appears in this space every week. Good for us.

How liberals ruined almost everything, Part 1 Yes, I’m an old fogy, but I do wonder why we didn’t have cops in schools 30-50 years ago. I’m not making a judgment about whether we need cops in schools in 2012. Let’s say we do. Why do we need them now when we didn’t need them 30-50 years ago? Yeah it’s the Stone Age to people under 40, but within the lifetimes of a lot of other people in Greater Pittston there was no such thing as Wyoming Area and Pittston Area. There were schools like Duryea High and Pittston High and dear old Wyoming High and they didn’t need cops in any of them. The principals, the teachers and the students kept order. Students of that generation didn’t get their self-esteem stoked unless they earned it. They didn’t do projects. They weren’t – under the guise of education – indoctrinated with “green” or other leftist propaganda about the wonderfulness of alternate lifestyles, radical feminism, big labor and multi-culturalism and the horrors of Christianity, corporations and America as the evil, capitalist, racist boogeyman gobbling up the world’s resources and causing all human suffering. No, students in the 1950s and ‘60s did readin’ writin’ and ‘rithmetic homework, learned a lot of stuff and, are you sitting down for this one, better take a deep breath – they prayed. Things have gotten a lot better in school since we stopped that praying nonsense, haven’t they? Anyway, kids in the 50s and 60s didn’t need cops to keep them in line. When they went to college they didn’t need remedial courses. They were ready. Why? What was different then? What made it possible that principals and teachers kept order and kids learned stuff? In a word: parents. Parents who did quaint old-fashioned things like get married and then have kids and stay together, teach values like hard work and self-reliance, maintain a spiritual base and take care of their own children. What ruined it? What made it necessary to police schools and dumb down education? In a word: liberalism. It was liberals who created the Great Society programs in the 1960s which have given away $10 trillion of other people’s money on a war on poverty, which poverty won, and which created massive dependency to the point where today we have 47 percent of our population getting government assistance with other people’s money. It’s liberals who promote casual sex as being nobody else’s business and without consequences in their disgusting movies and sitcoms. Well, it wasn’t conservatives who created “Two and a Half Men” was it? Don’t you love it’s depiction of women as brainless sex objects and men as boorish sex fiends. It’s all so funny, isn’t it? Of course, casual hook ups are full of consequences like the spread of STDs and the scourge of baby mommas paid by progressives to have babies by strings of dead beat, sperm donor thugs and gangsters in decaying, drug-riddled urban areas where 70 percent of kids are raised in absent father homes. It’s liberal progessives, by the way, who are the slum lords in those decaying urban areas. They created them with their big government section 8 and public housing schemes. Kids trying to grow up in liberalism-created-and-condoned absent father homes in liberalism-created gang infested neighborhoods are many times less likely to finish high school and attend college, to find and keep a steady job. They are more likely to See SMILES, Page 31

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I’m lying in bed, unable to sleep. It’s 2:00 a.m. and I’ve just grabbed my laptop in order to utilize this dead zone of time more effectively. Why can’t I sleep? WHY? The Snorasaurus reclining next to me, without a stinking care in the world is the most likely culprit. He’s immune to the train wreck he creates night after night, as well as the gnashing of my teeth and the sleep-deprived venom spewing from my eyeballs. He’s happy as a pig in poop, snoring and sleeping, snoring and sleeping, until I…poke, poke, poke. I ask him to roll over and he actually becomes…ANNOYED! He just yelled at me to stop waking him up! I have annoyed the very reason for my agony! I hate him right now. As The Grinch says: I hate-hate-hate-hate-hatedouble hate -positively looooathe him. That’s how I’m feeling as the clock strikes 2:20 a.m. and I am the only person awake on this block. Sleep deprivation is bringing out my crazy; I’m having an inexplicable, psychotic urge to go play ding-dong-ditch in my pajamas all the way down the street. If I thought I could cover the whole block without wetting my pants, I swear I would. I will settle for taking another Tylenol PM and watching one of the 317 stations my husband has decided we absolutely need on this TV. There’s nothing! I refuse to watch The Knife Show or another PX-90 infomercial, (which just makes me feel inferior). I do skate by QVC and you may be surprised to learn that they’re featuring a rare Mojave Turquoise Opal tonight. It’s on Flex Pay and verrry affordable. It’s hideous, but I may just buy it. Why? Because I’m awake and I can. I close my eyes and pray to all that is holy to make me sleep. I bargain with God: “Just a few hours of shut-eye and I promise not to stab Snorey in the arm with my tweezers tonight”. To no avail. God is totally onto me. He knows I may do it, anyway. Just for the hell of it. I lie here and contemplate all there is to contemplate about life at 3:00 a.m. My head is clogged and backed-up like the toilet in our first apartment, before I knew what “no disposing of feminine products” actually meant. (I assumed they were instructing me to not throw my bra down the hatch. Which I didn’t). Anyway…that’s how muddled I am now. I’m ruminating over so many things. Here is my wide-awake, night-time litany: The number one thing that keeps me awake is my terror of dying. Night-sweat-shaking-in-my-Depends-out-and-out- terror. I know I need therapy to get over this. But I figure if I wait long enough, I just may die first. That’s 3:12 a.m. logic. My kids. Worry, worry, worry. Worry to the fourth power. Madeline at PSU – drinking? Studying? Tom foolery? Bob foolery? Anybody fool-

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Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton, will ordain the following men to the Order of the Priesthood: Rev. Mr. Alex Roche and Rev. Mr. Jeffrey D. Tudgay. All of the faithful in the Diocese of Scranton are invited and encouraged to participate in this solemn Mass. Pilgrimage to Washington On Saturday, September 15, The Most Reverend Bishop Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L. Bishop of Scranton will lead his first pilgrimage as Diocesan Bishop to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC. The day will include opportunities for public as well as private prayer, confession, touring the National Shrine as well as the Campus of The Catholic University of America concluding with Mass. Bus fare: $40.00 per person made payable to Our Lady of the Eucharist with buses leaving from either our parish or our deanery. To assure bus transportation it is requested by the bus company to hold strictly to a deadline of July 10 for reservations. To make your reservation please contact the parish office at 654-0263. Facebook Check out the parish Facebook page for all the latest information. The address iswww.facebook.com/OLEPARISH. Sick and Elderly On the first Friday of each month Communion is brought to those who are unable to participate in Sunday Mass because of age or health. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated with anyone seriously ill, anticipating a serious operation, or quite elderly.

10:30 a.m. The Rosary will be prayed before the first mass each day during June. There will be a workshop “Hospitality and Welcoming” on June 19 a the Diocesan Center in Scranton. The evening will explore ways to enhance the welcoming attitude of parishes and examine how we can better accommodate people with disabilities. If this is something that you might be interested in, give the rectory a phone call during office hours. The annual parish picnic will be held on August 2, 3 and 4 on the parish grounds. Kitchen help is needed from 4 p.m. tomidnight. Duties would include providing heated food to the students who will carry it up to the picnic grounds and washing pots and pans as they return to the kitchen. Even if you can only help for one night, it would be greatly appreciated. Give the rectory a call to volunteer. People are also needed to volunteer as waiters/waitresses, food servers on the grounds, stand help,

runners, etc. Donation of items are being solicited as prizes for the various stands. You can leave them on the rear porch of the rectory. If you would like to donate a Theme Basket or items or money towards a basket, call Ann Marie Paddock at 654-0897 or the rectory at 654-3713. Only new items are being requested. Donations of purchased nonperishable food items and paper goods (no-super size items) are also needed for the Food Basket stand. There are containers in the church lobby for these items or they can be left on the rectory rear porch. Deadline for these donations is July 8. ST. BARBARA PARISH 28 Memorial Avenue, Exeter Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Evenings, by appointment. Phone: 654-2103 The Feast of St. Anthony will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 13. Masses will be held at 7:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and a special Solemn Mass at 7:00 p.m.

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St. Anthony’s bread will be blessed and distributed after the 7:00 p.m. Mass. All parishioners and friends are invited. The June Anniversary Mass will be held at the 7:00 p.m. Mass on June13. All couples celebrating their wedding anniversary in the month of June are invited to come and receive a special blessing. First Communion pictures and DVDs are in. Call Denise to arrange for pick up. The Golden Age Club will meet on Thursday, June 14, at 1:30 p.m. at the Parish Center. Hostesses are: Susan Begliomini, Carol Burns and Veronica Spliethoff. The next Parish Bazaar meeting will be held on Thursday, June 14, at 6:30 p.m. Father’s Day envelopes are

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please contact Karen Bernardi 655-6329 or Cynthia Liberski 693-2349. More info to follow regarding delivery dates before the bazaar. Band Sponsors: Any one interested in sponsoring a band for one night? If so, call Ray at 6556329. Entertainment Raffle: Items are needed for this raffle. Donations could include new and boxed: iPod, notepad, Kindle or Nook. Anything pertaining to electronics or entertainment will do. Call Barbara at 654-0645 for details. 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. Drop reservations in the collection basket or contact Mary King 655-4744, Chip Clarke 654-7480, Barbara Russo 6548670 or Loretta Semenza 6540936. Deadline for reservations is June 4.

Altar Guild for June is Doris Mersincavage, Tracy Drummond alternate is Amy Saunders. Upcoming Events June 11, Monday , Council meeting 6:30 p.m. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions please call 655-2505; e-mail address isstjohnspittston@verizon.com ST. JOHN’S P.M. CHURCH 316 Main St., Avoca Pastor Rich Rock 570-457-8281 Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of every month Bible Study every Wednesday 6:00-7:30 p.m. ST. MARIA GORETTI Laflin Road, Laflin, PA. 18702 42redwood@comcast.net www.stmariagoretti-laflin.org “Come to the Feast,” A Spring

Concert on June 10 at 1 p.m. will be presented by the St. Maria Goretti choirs, under the direction of Jennifer Johnson. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served following the concert. Parish Festival July 27-29 The “Fill-A-Buckets” will be available in the foyer of the Church beginning next weekend. These baskets are only for use at the “Fill-A-Bucket” Stand. The assembled buckets are to be returned no later than July 21. 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 also looking for soda donations: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Caffeine-Free Pepsi,CafSee FAITH, Page 19

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ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH COMMUNITY 35 William Street Phone: 654-0053 Pittston Vacation Bible School will begin on Monday June 25 and continue to June 29. The next Baptismal Instruction will begin 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. August 7 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 School, first come first serve. Greater Pittston Kids Closet celebrating its third anniversary provides new and gently used clothing. Hours are Wednesday

ST JOHN’S LUTHERAN 7 Wood St., Pittston Pastor John Castellani Organist Marcia Colleran Lay Reader Nancy CastellaniAcolyte Shelby Rinaldi Greeter Doris Mersincavage Ushers John Peterson Sr and John Peterson Jr Last Sunday the confirmation class received First Holy Communion. Each one of the teenagers gave a brief reason for receiving Holy Communion. Pastor gave each a blessing. Membesr of the class received communion together with their families followed by the congregation. Members of the 2012 class are: Alana Brown, Brooke Cherney, Sarah Ciesla, Richard Drummond Jr, Marissa Faccipointi,

Emily Goyne, Mackenzie Goyne, Justin Lararowicz and Trish Renna. Thanks you to the volunteer instructors who gave their time to make this a huge success Pastor and Nancy Castellani, Michelle and Larry Willard, Renee and Heidi Weislogel, Tracy Drummond, Michelle Cherney and Marcia Colleran. Vacation Bible School will be on August 6 to 10. Theme is Sky ... where every thing is possible with GOD. Volunteers are needed. Leave a message for Marcia Colleran. Marcia is also looking for someone who has extra rhubarb in their yard. GLS is the parish’s year round fund raiser. Leave a message for Tracy if you have any questions or want to get involved. Acolyte for for June 17, Trisha Renna and June 24 Justin Lazanowicz.

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Three sets of twins among ’73 Seton grads ized by Pope Alexander VII on November 1, 1658. Pat Aita, well-known Pittston tenor, was set to perform on the Ted Mack Amateur Hour on Sunday, June 9. Before “American Idol,” the “Amateur Hour Hosted by Ted Mack” was a radio and television series that started the talent competition craze. According to originalamateurhour.com, “It was the longest-running variety program in the history of broadcasting, airing from March 1935 through September 1970 and with a new series in 1992 for 1 season.” Copies of shows can be obtained on the website. The borough of Dupont reported that local jobs and payroll were high for residents in June of 1963.

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Wed.-Fri: 7:00 a.m. (Please note: no Thurs. p.m. Mass) No Bible Study During Summer- (New Series on Catholicism on Tuesday’s * see column) First Friday Mass – 7:00 p.m. followed by Eucharistic Adoration until Midnight. June Schedule: June18, 7 p.m., Parish Pastoral Council Meeting in Church Hall June 19, 3 p.m. Cemetery Committee Meeting in Hall June 19, 7 p.m. Extraordinary Ministers of Communion Evening of Reflection in Hall Beginning on Tuesday, June 26 and continuing for ten weeks concluding on August 28 St. Monica’s Parish and St. Barbara’s Parish will host a series of ten presentations on Catholicism. St. Monica’s will be at 10:30 a.m. and St. Barbara’s will be at 7 p.m. For more information call St. M’s at 693-1991 or St. B’s at 654-2103. You can email: olos363@verizon.net or stanthonyexeter@comcast.net. New Altar Servers: Any one (from 3rd grade thru high school – (boys and girls) interested in serving in this role, call the Parish Office at 693-1991. You may only serve once or twice a month and it gives you an opportunity to work with the older servers. Lectors: the Parish is always in need of new Lectors (Readers of the Sacred Word.) If you are interested, call Father McKernan at 693-1991. If you feel you are called to serve as Acolyte, Lector or Eucharistic Minister, please call Father McKernan. Music Ministry – as our choirs and orchestra grow, they are in need of music stands. If you have one you no longer use, please consider donating it to the music ministry. You can contact the Parish Office at 693-1991. We can arrange pick-up if needed. ST. PETER’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 100 Rock Street, Hughestown Stpeters_elc@yahoo.com 654-1009 Summer Schedule Worship Service Sunday 9 a.m. Strawberry social will be held June 30. Tickets are Adults $5, children $3 that includes shortcake and beverage. Also available will be wimpies, hot dogs,

QUEEN OF THE APOSTLES PARISH 715 Hawthorne St. (570) 457-3412 stmarysavoca@verizon.net www.stmaryavoca.4lpi.com Daily Masses: 8 a.m. (Wednesday at 7 p.m.) Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Miraculous Medal Novena: Wednesday after 7 p.m. Mass Weekends Masses: Saturday at 4 p.m.; Sunday at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Confession: Saturdays 3-3:45 p.m.; anytime upon request by calling 457-3412. Daily Masses: 8 a.m. (Wednesday at 7 p.m.) Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Miraculous Medal Novena: Wednesday following the 7 p.m. Mass Weekends Masses: Saturday at 4 p.m.; Sunday at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Confession: Saturdays 3-3:45 p.m.; anytime upon request by calling 457-3412. Prayer Chain: 457-5867 The parish’s youth group will meet today, June 10 and Sunday, June 24. New members are always welcome. Call Lori Ostrowski at 457-8840 for meeting times and locations. The pastoral council will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 11 in the rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. The women’s guild will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12 in St. Mary’s School, 742 Spring St. The parish will have an altar server training class at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 18 in St. Mary’s

Church, 715 Hawthorne St. Children in grades 4-12 are invited to attend. Call the rectory at 4573412 to reserve your space. The worship committee will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 25 in the rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. The social concerns committee will meet at 8 p.m. on Monday, June 25 in the rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. The building and grounds committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26 in St. Mary’s School, 742 Spring St. The parish’s finance council will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26 in the rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. The parish will have their annual parish festival on July19-21. The parishioners are currently seeking clean coffee cans with lids and theme basket donations. Cans and theme basket donations may be left on the back porch of the rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. For more information about the theme baskets, contact Elizabeth Dessoye at 815-7635 or edessoye@gmail.com. Anyone who is interested in volunteering at the festival may contact at Tara Iovacchini at 9542456. The parish has gone green! Any person who would like to drop off aluminum cans may place them in a container in the empty bay of St. Mary’s Rectory garage which will be open on the weekend during Mass times: Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 8, 10, and 11 a.m. To have your cans picked up, please call Jason at 351-5062. Become a fan of our parish Facebook page today! You can join it by typing in “Queen of the Apostles Parish, Avoca, PA” in the search bar at www.facebook-

.com. And then clicking on the “like” button once you arrive at the page. Anyone who is interested in renting St. Mary’s School for child care, parties, or other useful activities is invited to call the rectory at 457-3412 to learn more about this opportunity. SECOND PRESBYTERIAN 143 Parsonage St., Pittston 654-1411 June 10– 10 a.m. Worship June 11 – 6:30 p.m. Session June 12 – 7 p.m. AA meeting June 14 – Noon-Sisterhood of Divine Diners – Arcaro & Genell’s

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Of the $7.1 million in federal funding approved by FEMA this week for property acquisitions to permanently remove flood-prone properties in eight Pennsylvania counties $690,220 was for five West Pittston Borough properties. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announcement the funds are being obligated through its Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP.) The five substantially damaged West Pittston structures are located within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard area. They are eligible to be demolished. The remaining lots will be designated open, or green, space in perpetuity. That is assuming the property owners agree to participate as the program is voluntary with sponsorship through the local municipal-

ity. West Pittston Borough manager Savino Bonita identif ied the f ive properties as homes at 12 North Street owned by Diane Cosgrove, 1320 Susquehanna Avenue owned by Judy Barone, 216 Wyoming Avenue owned by Armando Gonzales, 225 Race Street owned by Alan Pugh and 334 Race Street

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EVENTS, MEETINGS, BRIEFS

ILGWU meets Monday; Jenkins seniors on Tuesday International Ladies Garment workers union (ILGWU) Retirees will meet Monday, June 10, at 2 p.m. at Savo’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant, Pittston Mall. All members are invited. Laflin Library hours

The Laflin Public Library, 47 Laflin Road, Laflin will switch to summer hours beginning Tuesday, June 12. The library will open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. The summer reading program, "Reading Is A Thrill" will begin on Saturday, June 16 for children ages 3 and older. LLVSA office

The Lower Lackawanna Valley Sanitary Authority business office on Coxton Road, Duryea will be closesd on Tuesday, June 12 for a maintenance project. Customers can pay bills at the medicine Shoppe in Old Forge, Llewellyn’s in Avoca or the Hub in Dupont. The business office wll reopen on Wednesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Questions call 6551665. Senior citizens meeting

The regular monthly meeting of the Jenkins Township Senior Citizens organization will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12 at the Jenkins Township hose house. Following the business meeting, Bingo will be played. Pittston CC 1955

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Catholic High School Class of 1955 will hold its monthly dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. on June 12 at Valenti’s Restaurant, Wyoming Avenue, Exeter. For more information, call Ky Lazzari at 825-2648. PA class of ’77 meeting

The Pittston Area Class of 1977 will hold a reunion meeting on Wednesday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Tony’s Pizza. Current classmate addresses are needed. If you have any questions, please call Lew Sebia at 8231100 (ext. 231), Donna Boylan Ahearn at 212-2348 or Jim Collins at 654-8243. Seniors casino trip

Cosmopolitan Seniors Travel Coordinator Johanna Malinowski is accepting reservations for a casino trip on Wednesday, June 13 and has some remaining for the May 20 trip to Woodloch Pines Resort. Three will be pickups in Exeter and Pittston and non-members are welcome. For more information, call 655-2720. Ceremony honors military

The Pittston Knights of Columbus and the Dupont VFW will conduct a brief ceremony to honor the flag, military and country at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 14 at Pittston City Fire Company. A short march will begin at the Knights of Columbus Home. Refreshments will be served following the ceremony at the Knights Home. Northeast Fair tickets

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Norm’s Pizza, North Sherman Street, Wilkes-Barre. Guest speaker will be Pamela Zaremba of the PA Alliance for Retired Americans.

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The Italian-American Association Scholarship Dinner will be held on Thursday, June 21 at Genetti’s, Wilkes-Barre. Arrival time is 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dancing with Danny Argo and Friends will be held until 10:15 p.m. Cost is $25 per person. Reservation deadline is June 15. For reservations, call Judy Deice at 654-7600 or Louise Castellani at 654-6454 AFSCME meeting

The Wilkes-Barre sub chapter 8720 of AFSCME and PA Retirees of Luzerne County will meet at 7 p.m. on June 21 at

Craft show

Wyoming Hose Company #1, East Eighth Street, Wyoming will hold a craft show to benefit the hose company from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 23. Any vendors interested in renting a table space may call 693-1371. The Pittston Area Class of 1992 will celebrate its 20th anniversary reunion on 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. WA 1982 class reunion

The Wyoming Area Class of 1982 will hold a reunion from 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 2 at the Checkerboard Inn, 385 Carverton Road, Trucksville with food, refreshments and music by “Old Friends.” See BRIEFS, Page 27

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dents graduated from Keystone College during the school’s 141st commencement during ceremonies on the college’s campus in La Plume on Saturday, May 20. They are: Christina Marie DeFrancesco, Pittston, certificate; Dina M. Kornish, Duryea, certificate; James Bell IV, Pittston, bachelor of science degree; Ciera Marie Kinley, Pittston, bachelor of science degree; Kristi-Jo Marie Noel, Duryea, bachelor of science degree; Anthony A. Rubino, Pittston, bachelor of science degree.

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tion, and cooperation among the students, faculty, and administration. Two receive degrees Joshua Campbell, of Pittston, and Ashley Zielen, of Harding, received degrees from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia during a bachelor’s degree ceremony on Friday, May 18. Each received bachelor of science degrees and will now continue on a path towards a doctor of pharmacy degree.

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Pittston Area High School Class of 1947 will hold its 65th

anniversary reunion on Saturday, Sept. 22 at Cooper’s Seafood Restaurant, Kennedy Boulevard, Pittston. For more information, contact Jasper Reggie at 287-3379 or Sam DeSalvo at 299-5954.

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Mayor Coleman poses with Faith, being held by dad, Andy along with sister Tiffany Stoshak.

Cuz's Sports Bar collected the winner's trophy as the winner of the 4th Annual Joseph F. Coyne III Tournament. The team is posed with Mayor Coleman and Tiffany Stoshak holding the trophy.

Senator Casey speaks to Danielle Stoshak, mom of the twins, as he took time to spend with the Stoshak family earlier in the day.

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankee's mascot was on hand for the tournament. In the photo is, left to right, James Gallagher, Erica Gallagher, Yankees mascot, Marissa Gallagher, Mindy Ross.

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Senator Bob Casey poses with Exeter Mayor Cassandra Coleman, left, and Barbara Coyne, the wife of the late Exeter Mayor, Joseph Coyne.

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Moosic Alliance plans Vacation Bible School Vacation Bible School will be held at Moosic Alliance Church from 6 to 8 p.m. June 18-22. The theme of this year’s VBS is “Put on the Armor of God” and participants will use water balloon slingshots to see if they can slay Goliath, spend the night in shackles with Paul and Silas and knock down the walls of Jericho with Joshua and the army. The program is free for children ages 4 through those finishing sixth

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ed are kids’ instant drink mixes, pasta and sauces and cereals. Gerrity’s gift cards, cash donations and other non-perishable foods also accepted. The daily prayer is for those with needs requesting prayerful support. Start Prayer network at parish office 654-3261. Youth Program: 10:45 a.m. every Sunday. Faith Forum for Adults: Enrichment for adults seeking spiritual renewal and opportunities for ministry and volunteerism. Parish Life Events Team: Bimonthly first Sundays. Parish Council: Every second Sunday. Women of Trinity: Every third Sunday. WOT Ministry Invitation. The Women of Trinity have undertaken a ministry to help support Good Shepherd Episcopal Church of Scranton in their outreach to the homeless of the region. Each month after enjoying a home cooked meal at Good

grade. For more information, or to pre-register children, call 5623216. Some of the children preparing for this year’s Vacation Bible School are, from left, front row, Dayna Pearage, Eddie Cox, Lacey Durkin, Zach Durkin, Evan Durkin and Aiden Gillette. Second row, Justin Calianno, Seth Sylvester, Corrine Rivera, Lexi McHugh and Adryanna Cary.

Donations of trial size and sample size toiletries are welcome. All day rental of the newly renovated banquet room and kitchen is $100. Call 654-3261. The next semester starts September 18 for Music Together Classes for infants and children through age five accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Visit www.musictogether.com for details or call 654-3261. Giant neighborhood yard sales will be run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. every first Saturday through October. Dozens of vendors, chili dogs with homemade sauce, wimpies, bake sale. Vendor spots available, $10,

reservations required. Call 6543261. 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

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Website www.umcpittston.org Phone 655-4340 Today, the parish says farewell to Rev. Dr. Michael Turner and his wife Stefanie who will be moving to North Carolina shortly. Saturday, June 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. – Strawberry Shortcake Supper. Tickets Adults $5 Children $3 - ticket includes cake, strawberries, ice cream and beverage. Also available: wimpies, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans and coleslaw. For tickets call 655-0677 or 654-8775. The event is being sponsored by the United Methodist Women of Pittston.

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you are cleaning around the house. This way, you can get two things done at once! Keeping these facts in mind and knowing what to do can help change your life around and avoid long-term problems. Penn State will offer its Dining with Diabetes class again beginning in September. Learn about these four key goals. We make and taste recipes that are healthy, yet tasty. To obtain a brochure, call 1-888-825-1701. Persons will be registered on a firstcome/first-served and must attend all four classes. Here is an easy recipe to get in more vegetables. If you don’t grill, bake it in the oven.

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Summer activities may take us away from being mindful of both controlling diabetes and heart disease. Graduations, family reunions and vacations are just a few activities that can get us off tracks. Being mindful about our blood sugar and blood pressure numbers is a must and being mindful of what you eat is a must to keep your numbers in control. Four key goals to follow are: a low fat diet, a cutback in cholesterol, a lower sodium diet and increase fiber intake. With fiber, eating more fruits, vegetables and grain will help you reach this goal. To lower your sodium intake, choosing fresh foods that have not be processed. Also not adding salt to foods is a start to keeping your intake down. Keeping the salt shaker off the table may be a drastic move for you and your family but, in the long run, it will be helpful for all. A tasty way to add flavor without using salt is to use herbs and spices. Physical activity is a great way to help control your blood pressure. Taking part in at least 30 minutes of physical activity most days of the week can help keep your blood pressure in check and reduce your risk of heart disease. Invite a friend to join you in walking the mall. This will give you a sense of drive, provide someone to talk to, plus its free and a cool place to beat the summer heat. Don’t have a gym to go to lift weights? Try using household items such as canned foods or dry flour and sugar bags. Also, many stores sell ankle weights that you can wear while walking or when

become teen mothers, be poor, use drugs and alcohol, get mental illness, suffer poor physical health, commit suicide, get pregnant as teens and become criminals. Surveys indicate 75 percent of the millions of young men and boys in prisons and alternative schools grew up in absent father households? And it was liberals who proudly presided over this family breakdown. It’s liberals who won’t stigmatize out-of wedlock birth. It’s liberals who glorify single motherhood. It certainly isn’t conservatives. A recent report “Housing Costs, Zoning and Access to High-Scoring Schools” by Brookings illustrates get-outthe violin liberal thinking perfectly. The report claims zoning laws which keep low income families, and I use the word loosely, out of higher income areas also keeps low income kids out of good schools which are usually in higher income areas. Local examples are Crestwood, Dallas and Wyoming

Area which are considered high performing schools. The report advocates that municipalities like those should change their zoning to allow more “affordable” housing – read trailer ghettos and section 8 housing – so that poor kids can go to good schools and be pulled up. The effect is far more likely to be the opposite. The low income students will bring down the schools. Why? Well what makes Crestwood, Dallas and Wyoming Area high performing schools? Money? Yeah, to a degree, but not so much in Wyoming Area. So what else do these districts have in common? Good students. And what makes good students? Intact, traditional two-parent families. Families led by adults who made the right choices in life. So now that the choices those adults made have put them in a position to live in a quality area with quality schools, let’s bring them down by making them live with people who made the wrong choices. We are the choices we make. We get what we deserve.

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ation, the building was sold to Steingut in 1947. Center Fashion, Center Street, was erected by the Burgio brothers around 1953. The brothers purchased the Lincoln Theatre and converted it into a second manufacturing location. Royal Fashions operated in the Nasser Building on Main Street. Royal purchased the Wilson School on Lincoln Street and converted it into a first-class garment center. McLane Infants Wear in Strucke Hall on Grant Street was originally operated by a Mr. Rich from New York. After he returned to New York, the name of the company was changed to McLane. Details of the sale of the business were not given. Question 2 In 1973, what was the American Legion Post 542 in West Pittston offering that was billed

a â&#x20AC;&#x153;first for womenâ&#x20AC;?? 1973 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 39 Years Ago The Borough of Avoca found itself without public transportation as the PUC granted the Laurel Line Bus Corporation to discontinue passenger service there. In years past, borough transportation was provided by the railroads. However, one by one rail lines dropped passenger service. Amtrak took over intercity passenger service in 1971, but railroad companies continued to lose money, finally forcing the U.S. government to bail out certain railroads to avoid bankruptcy. In a class totaling 89 seniors, St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s High School graduated three sets of twins: Robert and Barbara Kirk, Joseph and George Sharkey and Mary Ann and Joseph Petro. The first graduates to participate in the Wilkes-Barre Vocational Tech School were Joseph Petro, Raymond Walsh, John Connor and John Casey.

1983 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 29 Years Ago A Neighborhood Crime Watch meeting was held in West Pittston with 110 residents in attendance. Chairman Tony Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Angelo instructed residents on how the Crime Watch Program operates. Paul McGarry demonstrated several types of home security alarm systems. Ten sector coordinators, Paul Nazarek, Peggy Nocito, Barry Hosier, Walter Murphy, Tony Denisco, Tom Reilly, Frank Casarella, Fred Melvin, Carl Rosencrance and Darwin Llewellyn were designated to enlist residents to be block captains. Franklinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s East-West All-Star Baseball Classic was scheduled for Artillery Park in WilkesBarre and it was measuring up to be quite a match-up. Wyoming Area seniors Mark Sickler and Ron Musto were part of the Westâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s starting nine, garnering the first and second baseman spots respectively, Dave Gavlick was set as outfielder, All-Scholastic catcher

Tom Spurlin, Wyoming Seminaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Joe Littzi, shortstop, and Mark Ambrose as the Westâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s starting pitcher. Pittston Areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rich Kashuba was slotted for Eastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s starting first baseman. Other members of the East team were Pittston Areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rob Musto and Joe Ranieli of Old Forge and Seton Catholicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All Star infielder Mike Mazur. Lori Drozginski of Avoca captured the most photogenic award at the Model of 1983 competition. According to the Miss USA Pageant, the most recent definition of the Miss photogenic defines â&#x20AC;&#x153;beauty behind the lens of a camera.â&#x20AC;? Answer 1 Angelo Bufalino took comparison photos of Pittstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North Main Street to prove that the newly-installed street lighting greatly improved the downtown area. The old lighting photo showed a darkened street with little visibility other than

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show where pillars were mined out, or robbed, but that isn’t always true. Mapping technology allowed Palladino and Ryczak to create an aerial map of the Mill area overlaid with a map of the Checker vein which matches the mine workings with the structures and streets above. “We lay the vein right over aerial photo and geo-reference it,’ Ryczak said. “It’s not exact, but it’s close.” Pointing to blocks outlined in red on that map Palladio said, “Those are pillars. They could be all robbed or some of them could be there. We don’t know. A lot of times when we do our drilling there we do hit coal pillars.” He pointed out the former St. Mary’s Assumption school on the map and how a large pillar was left under the school to prevent a collapse there. Valley-wide it is estimated that only 50 percent of the coal was mined out. But in many areas pillars were shaved or robbed in what is also known as second

mining. In some cases miners took out pillars as the vein ceiling collapsed behind them, Palladino said. In the Checker vein, though, a lot of pillars were left because the rock layer was so thin whole streets could have collapsed. Nearly all the mines under Pittston were worked by the Pennsylvania no. 9 Coal Company. There were entrance shafts on Broad Street near where Powers Plumbing and Heating is today and at the corner of Parsonage and New streets in Hughestown. Water was a constant problem in the mines. Each colliery had its own pumping system. The Butler Tunnel was constructed as gravity means of getting rid of water. As collieries ceased operations they stopped pumping and put pressure on adjacent collieries. It was a domino effect. They couldn’t control water and vast pools formed underground. BAMR’s duty is to address hazards of past mining, which it has been doing since 1977 when

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In addition, results from a Light Detection and Ranging project using airborne laser mapping technology conducted by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources showed contour depressions indicative of surface subsidence. “Dennis had to compile that data to determine areas that were at different risk levels,” Ryczak said. “We studied the entire city of Pittston and indentified areas that are high risk, with the Mill Street area being premier.” What BAMR calls the Mill Street area or Area C1 is a 32acre section bounded by Church, Butler, Hunter and Center streets. “We had done a flushing project a few years ago,” Ryczak said. “This had also been flushed by the mining company some time ago. Despite all these efforts they continue to have problems in the Mill area. The problem is you can’t see what you’re doing, so we rely on different indicators to see how well we’re filling spaces up. “We drilled 60 to 70 bore holes in the Mill area during past flushing projects. You do the best effort to calculate how much material you’re injecting, how much that’s filling and where it might be going, but it’s only a guess. You use mine maps to calculate the chamber is this high this wide and it should be filled, but you can’t be 100 percent certain because you can’t see what you’re doing. We try to fill and then in a couple weeks there is another subsidence. ” Old sewage lines complicated subsidence problems in the Mill area. Ryczak said there was a chicken and egg theory. “Did a mine collapse cause sewer line collapse or did sewer line break and lose water that washed away material underground leading to a collapse?” Whatever the cause it’s suspected a lot of the sewage flow from Mill was going into the mine voids. But the city installed a new sewer and storm drain lines there to correct that problem. Occasionally BAMR investigations have found bore holes where in the past raw sewage went directly into mine voids. The next round of work will include 53 more bore holes in the Mill area. Palladino is still work-

ing on the design and it is expected the job will put out for competitive bids before the end of the year. Palladino, who lives in Hughestown, explained the city is underlain by eight coal seams which range from 20 to 450 feet deep. Collapses in the deeper ones are unlikely to cause surface subsidences. For this reason the study concentrated on the three upper veins which the coal company called the Checker, Pittston and Top Marcy veins. “The uppermost veins give the most problems,” Ryczak said. “Especially in areas that are called the outcrop where the mining got so close to the surface they either ran out of the rock cover or the coal itself petered out as they mined closer to the surface to where the coal pinches out. They mined it right to that point.” Typically the topography of Pittston consists of a layer of glacial wash, sand left by retreating glaciers, and then a layer of rock. The wash versus rock ratio contributes to surface subsidence. For example an area of 20 feet wash and 30 feet rock above a vein is relatively safe. But a collapse in an area of 20 feet wash and only five of rock likely would. Palladino said in the second scenario, “The sand draws down like an hour glass causing a subsidence on the surface.” Water intrusion makes a subsidence worse because the water pulls that material down in to those open spaces. High risk areas such as Mill are defined as areas where the top of the first vein has 35 or fewer feet of cover and 15 or fewer feet of rock. There are 24 such areas under the city, totaling 130 acres or 12 percent of the city’s area. One of the other areas deemed as warranting further investigation includes an area in the Oregon section bordered by the river and Garfield, Elizabeth and East streets. Palladino said the Checker and Pittston veins were mined in the 1920s and ‘30s. “Veins under those date back to the 1860s. There are no mine maps available so we don’t know what’s under there. They did work down there but we don’t know what they did.” The quality of the mine maps that do exist varies widely. The best of the folios consist of a surface map followed by maps of each seam of coal that was mined. In some cases the maps

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Justin Burns Memorial Fund established 9-year-old’s battle with leukemia touched the hearts of all Last week was a sad time for AVOCA many of us in Avoca as we said

goodbye to one of our favorite sons, Justin Burns. While I never had the pleasure of meeting Justin, I, like so many of you, became captivated by his story of love and hope as he valiantly battled leukemia. While so many of us prayed diligently for a miraculous cure for this wonderful 9-year-old boy, unfortunately our hope was not God’s plan. While that is troubling and hard for us to understand and accept, one of the best things we can do to begin to heal our pain is to focus our minds on how Justin’s life made a difference in the world. While he made a difference in ways both great and small, perhaps his greatest accomplishment was his ability to love unconditionally. Loving unconditionally is not an easy thing to do, but Justin did it well. He gave of himself without expecting anything in return; he shared of himself without expecting anything in return; and he loved others without expecting anything in return. That is a rare quality. That is a true gift. And Justin used his gift wisely. Despite the struggles and hurdles that he endured, Justin continued to share his gift and love unconditionally. And, as the community

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learned of his illness and his need for support, people responded to that love and flocked to his aid. As we flocked, we learned more about Justin. And the more we learned, the more we loved.

And the more we loved, the better we became. Without him even realizing it, Justin and his gift of loving unconditionally united an entire community and transformed each one of us into better human beings.

Several graduating classes of the 1960s from Avoca High School will have a pizza party in August. Interested classmates are asked to call Marie Androscavage Payne at 709-5649, Cathy Kiesinger Appnel at 457-7974 or Pauline Bartush Reedy at 8175125. Queen of the Apostles news

Queen of the Apostles Parish’s youth group will meet today, June 10 and Sunday, June 24. New members are always welcome. Call Lori Ostrowski at 457-8840 for meeting times and locations.

The women’s guild will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12 in St. Mary’s School, 742 Spring St. The building and grounds committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26 in St. Mary’s School, 742 Spring St. The pastoral council will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 11 in the rectory. The worship committee will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 25 in the rectory. The social concerns committee will meet at 8 p.m. on Monday, June 25 in the rectory. The finance council will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26 in the rectory. Queen of the Apostles Parish will have its annual parish festival July 19-21. Parishioners are currently seeking clean coffee cans with lids and theme basket donations. Cans and theme basket donations may be left on the back porch of the rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. For more information about the theme baskets, contact Elizabeth Dessoye at 815-7635 or edessoye@gmail.com. Anyone See AVOCA, Page 35

Council meets Monday; Picnic in Park date selected Hughestown Borough Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 11, with Wayne Quick presiding.

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Repairs completed

Through the efforts of Mike Carroll, Ron Ralston, David Stefanoski and Marie Griglock, repairs were completed on Rock

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Park and Recreation Department officials met to finalize plans for the Picnic in the Park

scheduled for 12:15 to 5 p.m. on July 21. The event will offer games, a DJ, moonwalk, pony rides and fun for all ages. Donations for baked goods and salads can be made by contacting Wayne Quick 947-6455. Volunteers will be on hand to help out at the event. The event is free to all in attendance. A game of tug-of-war between

the Hughestown police officers and Hughestown firemen will be held, with the losers having to take a turn in the dunk tank. Signs to be installed

According to borough ordinance, no smoking and drug-free area signs will be posted at the park.

Girls league

The new schedule for the Hughestown Girls League is: Monday – Rosebuds at Daffodils, Tuesday – Twigs at Violets, Wednesday – Daffodils at Twigs, Thursday – Violets at Rosebuds. A special game between mothers and sons was recently held.

The Duryea Ambulance Association membership drive is currently underway. The membership fee is $30. While lesser gifts are appreciated, they do not cover the membership fee. The fund drive will conclude June 30. VFW clambake

There is a new event taking place in Duryea this year that you will not want to miss. The members of the V.F.W. Post 1227 will have their inaugural clambake from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 23 at the post home, 492 Stephenson St. Tickets are $30 which includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, games and, of course, calms. This event is open to the public. Call 457-9946 for tickets. Boy Scouts

Officers and members of the American Legion Brennan Regan Post 585 would like to thank Boy Scout Troop 285 for their help with putting the American flags on the graves of veterans for Memorial Day.

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For more information, call Jim at 654-2585.

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Council meeting

Members of the American Legion Brennan Regan Post 585 will meet at 1 p.m. today, June 10 at the post home, 329 Main St. Officers will be elected at this time. Only regular members in good standing are eligible to vote. All members are asked to attend. The Post will have its second annual bus trip to the Little League World Series on Thursday, Aug. 23. The trip is open to children ages 7-12 and their chaperones. Due to the success of last year’s trip, the Legion members plan to send two buses this year. For more information, call the post home at 457-4242.

The Duryea Borough Council will have its monthly meeting and work session at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12 in the Duryea Municipal Building, 315 Main St.

Little League

The Duryea Little League will have its regular monthly meeting at 3 p.m. today, June10 at the Duryea Little League field, corner of Kramer and Shaft Streets.

Benefit golf tourney

The Annual Care and Concern Free Health Clinic Golf Tournament will take place on Friday, July 13 at Emanon Country Club, Falls. Registration is at 11:15 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Format is captain and crew. Cost is $85 per player or $340 per foursome. Price includes lunch, dinner, awards and prizes. Several sponsorships are available: hole in one - $500, eagle $400, birdie - $300, par - $200 and bogey - $100. Friends of the clinic sponsors are also available and will be recognized in the dinner program. All proceeds will benefit the clinic.

The Germania Hose Company will have its annual festival July 17-21. There will be rides, food and fun! Keep reading the Duryea News for details as they become available. Duryea class of ‘57

The Duryea High School of

Class of 1957 is planning its 55th anniversary class reunion for Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Dupont Hose Company. Interested classmates may call Judy at 457-3406 or Lois 457-9401 for more information. Birthday greetings

Happy Birthday to Clara Zajulka who is celebrating her101st birthday today. She lives at Wesley Village.

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interested in volunteering at the festival may contact at Tara Iovacchini at 954-2456. Council meeting

The Avoca Borough Council will have its monthly meeting and work session at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 14 at the Avoca Municipal Building, 752 Main St. Council President Joseph Satkowski will preside over the meeting. The public is invited to attend. Queen of the Apostles Parish will have an altar server training class at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 18 in St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St. Children in grades 4-12 are invited to attend. Call the rectory at 457-3412 to reserve your space. Care and Concern golf

The Annual Care and Concern

Free Health Clinic Golf Tournament will take place on Friday, July 13 at Emanon Country Club, Falls. Registration is at 11:15 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Format is captain and crew. Cost is $85 per player or $340 per foursome. Price includes lunch, dinner, awards and prizes. Several sponsorships are available: hole in one - $500, eagle $400, birdie - $300, par - $200 and bogey - $100. Friends of the clinic sponsors are also available and will be recognized in the dinner program. All proceeds will benefit the clinic. For more information, call Jim at 654-2585. Birthday greetings

Birthday greetings to June Fitzgerald who will celebrate his special day on June 20 from the Ladies Auxiliary of Post 8335.

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Webelos II Scouts from Duryea Cub Scout Pack 375 crossed the bridge into Boy Scout Troop 285 at their recent Blue and Gold Banquet and were welcomed by members by the troop into the Panther Patrol. Shown with their graduation certificates are former Cub Scouts. From left, first row, James Wilk, Brandon Mickavicz, Michael Lojewski and Tristan Kwiatkowsk. Second row, Scoutmaster Bob Ozieciol, Jonathan Kamor, chaplain aide; Scott Corti, Tiger Cub Denner and Assistant Eagle Patrol Leader; Josh Houghtlin, Jr. Asst. Scoutmaster; Brandon Houghtlin, Assistant. Panther Patrol Leader; and Robert John Dzieciol, ASM and Webelos leader. The new Boy Scouts will receive their Boy Scout badges at the June 21 meeting.

Center Cut Pork Chops or Roast .......$2.29 lb. Quick Fry Pork Chops.......................$2.29 lb. Country Style Spare Ribs ..................$2.29 lb. Stufﬁng Pork Chops .........................$2.29 lb. Boneless Pork Roast .........................$2.59 lb. Smoked Bacon.................................$4.99 lb.

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Compost facility commission hears insurance plan The Greater Pittston Compost Facility Commission recently held its regular monthly meeting at the Dupont Municipal Bldg. Joe Joyce, of Joyce Insurance, presented a cost proposal for the commission to review. Joyce estimated the expenditures needed for insuring the facility would be approximately $5,000 per year which includes a $1,000,000 limited liability policy, a Public Official Policy covering the board and the actions of the board and a workers’ compensation policy for employees. Other items were given to Joyce to evaluate and he will provide a precise cost to the board by the end of the week. Chairman Stan Knick informed the commission that the fencing project awarded to Pro Max Fence of Allentown will begin work within 10 days and the equipment, including a water buffalo, a grinder, etc. are due to arrive within the next two weeks. Lighting and security cameras are being reviewed by the borough engineer and, if all goes according to plan, the facility should be operational by early July. Two part-time seasonal employees will be hired for two days a week for a total of 16

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hours. The board has not decided what days the facility will be open. Stan Knick asked that all members provide the yard waste pickup schedule from the participating communities and at the next meeting decide what days will work best for the towns. The commission discussed the amount of start-up monies needed from each community for this year. Knick explained that the remaining grant monies cannot be used to pay insurances or salaries, only equipment and maintenance costs. It was suggested that each of the seven municipalities pay about about $2,500 each. The representatives will bring the matter to their Council members for authorization. Future costs for each municipality will be based on the numbers of loads taken to the facility. Vice Chairman Jason Klush suggested the board meet at the end of the month instead of in July to prepare for any last-minute

issues and to be ready for the opening of the facility. The next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27 at the Dupont Municipal Bldg. Hose Company

The Dupont Volunteer Hose Company will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June13. The hose company is presently looking for volunteer firemen and junior firemen to join. For more information about becoming a volunteer, contact President Bernie Babonis at 654-4222. Elm St. Sportsmen

Elm St. Sportsmen’s Club will meet at 7 p.m. tonight, June 10 at the club house, Suscon. This will be the last meeting for summer. John Lizak will preside. Dupont Lions

The Dupont Lions will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 11at The VFW on Main Street.

YMS of R barbecue

The 49th Annual Open Pit Chicken Barbecue sponsored by Branch #2, YMS of R of Holy Mother of Sorrows will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 14 on the church grounds. Donation is $8. Dinner includes half a chicken, coleslaw, French fries, roll, cake and beverage. Tickets are available from Arnold Borc at 654-8175 or at the rectory. Borough calendar

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 drop them off at the municipal office during regular business hours: Contact Borough Manager Patty McDonald at 655-6216 for more information. Eco-tip

Here is Joey Jones’ Eco-tip of the week: If you are going on a picnic, take reusable dinnerware and cloth napkins instead of pa-

per plates and napkins. This will save trees. Borough notes

The regular monthly meeting of the Dupont Borough Council will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12 in Council Chambers. Orders for 2012 “Party in the Park” T-shirts can be made at the municipal office or at the “HubOne.” Cost is $10 each, with 2XL and above at $12. There will be a limited amount available for sale at the party. 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. Public works

Dupont Public Works Dept. service schedule for the week of June 10 is as follows: Monday, June 11 - Refuse Tuesday, June 12- Yard Waste Wednesday, June 13 - Mixed papers. Residents are asked to be aware of the ordinances regarding yard maintenance and pet owner’s responsibilities.

The Greater Pittston Compost Facility Commission met recently to discuss plans on the grand opening of the Recycling Compost Facility in early July. From left, are Frank Groblewski, Duryea; Chairman of the Commission Stan Knick, Jr., Dupont; Vice- Chairman Mayor Jason Klush of Pittston City; Secretary Bob Gable of Hughestown and David Stefanoski of Hughestown.

West Pittston Tomorrow will present its long-term recovery plan at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 14 in the Wyoming Area

High School auditorium, 20 Memorial St., Exeter. With the help of a FEMA recovery team, hundreds of West Pittston

residents have met monthly since January to create a recovery plan. The plan includes ideas for flood protection, new li-

brary, a community center, a river overlook, community gardens, the designation of an historic district and more.

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WP Tomorrow long-term plan unveiling Thursday

This is a scene from last year's Vettes for Vets fundraiser for the West Pittston American Legion, Post 542, 1st Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo. This year's event is today from noon to 4 p.m. at West Side Auto (Valero Gas Station), 401 Wyoming Ave. Registration is $10 which includes beverages and food donated and prepared by BBQ by Barry.

‘Vettes’ for Vets Legion fundraiser set for today The Vettes for Vets American Legion fundraiser for Post 1st Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo No. 542 is today from noon until 4 p.m. at West Side Auto (Valero Gas Station), 401 Wyoming Ave. Registration is $10 which includes beverages and food donated and prepared by BBQ by Barry. Friends of the Library news

The Friends Association of The West Pittston Library will hold a bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, June 15 at the library. The sale will be held at the same time as the registration for the Children’s Summer Reading Program. Wine tasting will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9. Ticket donations are $20 per person or $35 for couples and are available from the library or any Friends member. For more information, , contact Sara at 883-7079 or email sarashanekelly@gmail.com. Strawberry Festival set

Tony Callaio 654-5358 tonyc150@verizon.net

planning their annual Strawberry Festival and Mini-Flea Market from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 23 at St. Cecilia’s, Wyoming Avenue, Exeter, rain or shine. Tickets for the strawberries and ice cream are available at the door. For more information, contact Sharon Harding or James Thyren at 654-8121.

Don’s Machine Shop Dance Theatre of WilkesBarre Work of Art Learning Center Yoga with Corinne Blue Cross Independent Graphics West Pittston Rec Board. For further information, call Gina Malsky at 332-7817.

Young Run-4-Fun

Corpus Christi Church bazaar will be held from 5:30 to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, June 29 and 30; and from 1 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 1 at the Holy Redeemer Church grounds, Route 92, Harding. Entertainment: Friday, June 29 - 7 to 11 p.m., Groove Train; Saturday, June 30- 7 to 11 p.m., Flaxy Morgan; Sunday, July 1 – 1 to 4 p.m., Waterstreet with Joe Valenti and Bill Payne; 4 to 7 p.m., Sweet Pepper and the Long Hots.

The West Parks and Recreation Board will host the Fourth of July Young Run-4-Fun at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 4 at Sobeski Stadium. Entry forms will be available in the West Pittston Borough office and distributed in the Wyoming Area elementary schools. Special thanks goes to the Wyoming Area cheerleaders and cross country team for volunteering in this event as well as sponsors: Argo’s, Superior Plus Energy

Corpus Christi Church bazaar

West Pittston High School is planning its 62nd anniversary class reunion for Friday, Aug.17 at Glenmaura Country Club, Moosic. Classmates who have not received an invitation should contact George Miller. All reservations must be in by July 10. A class reunion meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on June 18 at Jasmine Chechele Mikita’s home. WA summer courses

Wyoming Area is again offering SAT verbal/math review classes this summer. If interested in enrolling in these classes, call Mrs. Rabel at 655-2836, ext. 2339 for more information. WA Class of ‘77 reunion

The Wyoming Area Class of 1977 will hold its 35th anniversary reunion from 1 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 29 at The Checkerboard Inn, Carverton Road, Trucksville. Cost is $40 per person. Reservations can be made by sending checks payable to: WA Class of ’77, c/o Cindy Yudiski Lynch, 355 Susquehanna Ave.,

Exeter, PA 18643 or visit the Wyoming Area Class of ’77 Facebook page. Street department notes

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 655-7786 to be placed on a schedule. Taxes in face period

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 honorSee WEST PITTSTON, Page 38

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The Session and Deacons of the First United Presbyterian Church of West Pittston are

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Police warn against dog problems, littering 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 6543301. 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. Exeter Police Department warns all dog owners that it is a violation of borough ordinance to fail to clean up after animals. Numerous complaints have been filed and the police department will begin aggressively enforcing said ordinance. Any and all violators will be subject to a fine of not less than $25 and a maximum of $300. Any resident who witnesses such an event is to call the Exeter Borough Police Department, Office of the Chief of Police at 570-654-3001 ext 1. Exeter Borough Police Department reminds all residents that any vehicle parked along the roadway which is not currently inspected or registered is in violation of Exeter Borough Abandoned Vehicle Ordinance and subject to fine and costs along with the removal of the vehicle at the owner’s expense. All residents are reminded to notify the Exeter Borough Police at 570-654-3001 with violations.

EXETER EILEEN CIPRIANI Golf tournament

The Annual Care and Concern Free Health Clinic Golf Tournament will take place on Friday, July 13 at Emanon Country Club, Falls and will feature a Captain and Crew Format. Registration is at 11:15 a.m. with a shot gun start at 12:30. p.m. Registration for a foursome is $340 or $85 for individuals and includes lunch, dinner, awards and prizes. Sponsorships are Hole in One, $500; Eagle, $400; Birdie, $300; Par, $200; Bogey, $100. Friends of the Clinic are also available and will be recognized in the dinner program. For more information, call Jim at 654-2585. Recycling note

Exeter Borough will collect plastic household containers only numbers one through seven. The number is located in the chasing arrows on the bottom of the household containers. All lids can be placed in the recycling, also. Five-gallon plastic containers are also acceptable. No plastic toys, fencing or other materials are acceptable. Vettes for Vets

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St. Barbara’s Parish

The Cosmopolitan Seniors wil lmeet at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19. Hosts/hostesses are Mary Coleman, Evelyn Naples, Joanne Naples Frank Schall and Betsie Williams. Cosmopolitan Seniors travel coordinator Johanna is accepting reservations for a trip to Sands Casino on Wednesday June 13. There will be pickups in Exeter and Pittston and nonmembers are welcome. Details can be obtained from Johanna at 655-2720.

The Feast of St. Anthony will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 13. Masses will be held at 7 and 11 a.m. and a special Solemn Mass will be conducted at 7 p.m. St. Anthony’s bread will be blessed and distributed after the 7 p.m. Mass. The June Anniversary Mass will be held at the 7 p.m. Mass on June 13. All couples celebrating their wedding anniversary in the month of June are invited to come and receive a special blessing. First Communion pictures and DVDs have arrived. Call Denise to pick them up. The Golden Age Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 14 at the Parish Center. Hostesses are Susan Begliomini, Carol Burns and Veronica Spliethoff. The next Parish Bazaar

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West Pittston ed 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 tax bills to their financial institution for payment. If a receipt is requested, please include a self-addressed/ stamped envelope with payment.

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meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 14. Father’s Day envelopes are available in the back of both churches. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - commonly known as the RCIA - will start classes in the fall for those who may be interested in exploring more deeply the Catholic Faith. During the summer months a series by Fr. Robert Barron called “Catholicism” will be watched and discussed. Anyone interested in participating is asked to call the parish office at 654-2103. The summer picnic is scheduled for July 20, 21 and 22. Anyone interested in donating a basket for the basket raffle is asked to call Karen Bernardi 655-6329 or Cynthia Liberski 693-2349. Anyone interested in sponsoring a band for one night can call Ray at 655-6329. Items are needed for the entertainment raffle. Donations could include new and boxed iPods, notepads, Kindles or Nooks. Call Barbara at 6540645 for details. The committee is still in need of napkins, paper towels, aluminum foil (especially heavy duty), Ziploc sandwich bags, paper, plastic or foam plates (6˝ and 9˝), foam or plastic bowls, plastic utensils (especially forks), 9 or 10 oz. foam cups, dishwashing liquid, brillo pads or scrubbers, and disinfectant (for kitchen cleanup). Donation boxes are located in both churches.

For appointments, call 6553801 or 655-7782 ext. 232. Library news

Join the library on a relaxing and educational three-hour kayak tour of the Susquehanna River from Harding to West Pittston on June 16, rain or shine. Single and tandem kayaks available, or bring your own. Everyone will meet at 8:30

A fundraiser for the West Pittston American Legion, Post 542, 1st Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo, will be held from noon to 4 p.m. today, June 10 at West Side Auto (Valero Gas Station) 401 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston. Registration is $ 10 for cars which includes food and beverage. For more information, contact Ron Gitkos at 654-2261.

Yard waste note

Exeter Borough has begun yard waste collection on Thursdays. 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 a.m. to carpool to the launch area by 10 a.m. The cost is $45 - single kayak; $65 - tandem; or $15 - use your own. The trip fills quickly, so sign up early. Please call the library for further instructions and information. No refunds after June 11. Return any overdue materials to the library between June 11 and June 16 and incur no overdue charges during amnesty week. This offer is only good on West Pittston Library owned items.

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 or 1/2inch 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.

Celebrating birthdays this week: Sally DeLuca, Nick Callaio, John Nocek, Amanda Panuski, June 10; April Davis, June 13; Nickarena Gilpin, Trisha Vaughan, Judy Frisbie, June 15; Pam Fenner, Mara Kudasik, Kimberly Burnham, June 16. Thought of the week

A graduation ceremony is an event where the commencement speaker tells thousands of students dressed in identical caps and gowns that “individu-

Quote of the week

“I really don’t think life is about the I-could-have-beens. Life is only about the I-tried-todo. I don’t mind the failure but I can’t imagine that I’d forgive myself if I didn’t try.” – Nikki Giovanni, AfricanAmerican poet. Bumper sticker

We have it in our power to begin the world over again.

West Wyoming American Legion Post 904 along with Boy Scout Troop 366 and Cub Pack 366 will dispose of unserviceable American flags at 8 p.m. on June at Dailey Park, Shoemaker Avenue, West Wyoming.I Anyone with any worn, torn or faded flags may drop them off at the West Wyoming Town Hall and they will be disposed of with honor and dignity. Legion Post 904

American Legion Post 904 will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on June 14 at Hose Co. #1, Shoemaker Avenue, West Wyoming. Election of officers for the upcoming year is on the agenda. 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

WYOMING NEWS EILEEN CIPRIANI 287-3349 ecipriani@comcast.net grass. Residents are reminded to Grass cutting reminder take care that yard waste does Wyoming Borough reminds not contain plastic or recyclable residents to cut their grass and bags. The compost yard does not remove high weeds from their accept stones or dirt. Compost is properties as per ordinances. also available free of charge to residents of both towns. Hose no. 1 craft show

Ambulance membership

Registration for the annual ambulance membership is now in progress. Membership applications have been sent to every household in Wyoming Borough. Anyone who has not received an application is asked to call 693-1371 and leave a message with their name and address. Anyone who does not pay their membership will be responsible for payment in full if they use the ambulance.

Wyoming Hose Co. No. 1, 33 E. Eighth St., Wyoming, will hold a craft show to benefit the hose company from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 23. Any vendors interested in renting a table space may call 693-1371 and leave a message. Fund drive chairman is Kirk Carey.

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 in this role may call the office at 693-1991. A Ten Part Series begins on Tuesday, June 26 and continues each Tuesday until August 28. Presentations will be held at10:30 a.m. at St. Monica’s and at 7 p.m. at St. Barbara’s. For more information, call St. Monica’s at 693-1991 or St. Barbara’s at 654-2103. St. Monica’s Summer Parish Picnic will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug.19. Anyone interested in helping plan, work and set-up is asked to call Howard Kelley at 693-1521.

St. Monica’s news

WA ice hockey

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

The WA Ice Hockey Middle School League is now taking names of interested fifth and sixth-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, contact Dawn Thomas atmejane134@aol.com

Library news

Summer Adult Program is running a reading contest. Register at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 18. The top reader of the summer will be awarded the grand prize to be determined at a later date. When you return your books, the staff will mark your reading log Friday, June 29 – 6 p.m., movie night showing “The Artist.” Saturday, July 7 – 1 p.m., book discussion of “Fifty Shades Darker” by E.L. James. Sunday, July 22 - field trip to Movies14 in Wilkes-Barre to see “The Dark Knight Rises” at the first matinee show of the day. Lunch and discussion after the movie. Saturday, Aug.18 – noon, book discussion of “Fifty Shades Freed” by E.L. James Friday, Aug. 29 – 6 p.m., movie night showing “The Fight Club” Friday, Aug. 31 – 6 p.m., movie and book discussion of “The Fight Club” by Chuck Palahniuk Also August 31 is the day to mark your reading log and the top reader will be announced. Library 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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American Flag disposal ceremony slated June 14

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Events listed at senior center Fri., June 22 - 9 to 11 a.m. Farmer’s Market Voucher distribution. Tues., June 26 -11:30 a.m., presentation on Alzheimer’s Disease given by Clayton Jacobs from the Alzheimer’s Association. Fri., June 29 – 1 p.m., ice cream sundaes, $1. The center offers daily coffee and refreshments as well as activities such as Wii, Scrabble, shuffleboard, UNO, pinochle and rock painting. The center is located on State Route 92 and is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Kirk Carey, left, is the ambulance fund drive chairman and John Marianacci is the co-chairman.

The Falls Senior Center sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne/Wyoming counties invites anyone 60+ to the following activities: Wed., June 13 – 9 a.m., Walking Club meets for warm up exercises, walk starts at 9:20 a.m. Garden Club meets at 11a.m. Thurs., June 14 – noon, Father’s Day Lunch at noon. Trip to Matamoras to River View Inn for dinner theater to see “Hillbilly Wedding” leaves center at 9:30 a.m. Fri., June 15 – 1 p.m., Strawberry shortcake served to all members and friends in honor of Father’s Day.

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Sports

GP off and running AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL

Win games vs. Tunk., and Plains By TOMMY ROMANELLI

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Dispatch correspondent

The Greater Pittston Senior Legion baseball team kicked off its 2012 season last week and they did so in a big way as they won both of their games. In their first, Greater Pittston knocked off Tunkhannock, 6-4. Multi-hit games for Kody Nowicki, Trent Grove, Greater and P.J. Bone led the way. Pittston’s Greater top pitchPittston’s top ing duo pitching duo got the got the job job done. done as well. Dylan MaloDylan ney got the Maloney win by pitchgot the ing 5 innings win by and only allowing 4 pitching runs. Adam 5, allowRomanowski ing 4 came in to reruns. lieve Dylan and he threw three scoreless innings to pick up the save. In its second game against Plains, GP dominated taking it 10 – 0 in only 6 innings. Pitching was the story. Adam Romanowski went the distance giving up only three hits and zero earned runs with five strikeouts. Greater Pittston’s ofFRED ADAMS/THE SUNDAY DISPATCH

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Adam Romanowski pitches the Greater Pittston American Legion team past Plains.

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Legion

“I would rather pitching and defense but that’s not the way the cards were dealt.” Drew Whyte Greater Pittston manager

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“We scored 16 runs in two games so we should be able to hit,” Whyte said. “I would rather pitching and defense but that’s not the way the cards were dealt.” Whyte said that a big advantage for GP this season is that they have seven returning post graduates on their team as well as seven players from the Wyoming Area baseball team. The re-

turning players bring experience to the team because they played for the championship last season. “Hopefully we’ll come along defensively,” said Whyte. “We’ll be able to see more (to gauge the team) when we use more of our pitchers.” FRED ADAMS/THE SUNDAY DISPATCH

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fense had only 7 hits in their 10run game but they had a big one. Ron Musto came through with a grand slam homerun which was GP’s only extra-base hit. A big part of GP’s offense was provided from Plains. The Plains pitchers surrendered 13 walks to Greater Pittston. GP manager Drew Whyte said this year’s Senior Legion team is highlighted by its offense and their two aces in Dylan Maloney and Adam Romanowski.

Abpve, Plains Jordan Sod makes the throw to first base after putting out Pittston's Matt Grove. At left, Pittston's Ron Musto heads for home after hitting a Grand Slam in the 4th inning against Plains.

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PITTSTON AREA SOFTBALL

Lady Patriot seniors go out swinging

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The PA senior softball players and their parents were honored after the team's last home game. Marissa Nardone, Mary and Mike; Kelly Keener, Byron and Debra; Kate George; Judy and Tony; Sara Arias, William and Alma; Ariel Ardo, Nick and Lisa; Grace O'Neill, James and Ann George; Allie Slomba. Mary Beth and Jerry.

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PA Senior Day is held at Bucky Harris Complex

PA senior, Kelly Keener, right, gets a hug from a teammate on Senior Day.

Though they lost the Lady Patriots hung tough on their senior day at the Bucky Harris Complex last month. Senior Marissa Nardone had three hits and seniors Areil Ardo and Ali Slomba had two hits each. Coach Dave DeLuca introduced the senior girls and their parents.

Grace O'Neill is escorted by her grandparents James and Ann George on PA softball Senior Day.

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Wyoming Area baseball seniors and thei parents were honored on Senior Day after the team's last home game. From left, Michael Klimas, Matt Klimas, Karen Klimas, Joe Chiampi, Anthony Chiampi, Mary Ellen Chiampi, Dave Klus, Matt Klus, Patricia Klus, Tom Maloney, Dylan Maloney, Brenda Maloney, Michael Romanowski, Adam Romanowski, Kellie Romanowski

Round third, heading for the future

Warrior seniors were presented with a cake by the Parents Association, from left, Adam Romanowski, Matt Klus, Anthony Chiampi, Matt Klimas, Dylan Maloney

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The Wyoming Area baseball team seniors lost on their Senior Day, but they had a winning season and went into the District 3A playoffs. They highlight of the season was defeating Wyoming Valley West. For the District 2 $A champions the loss to Wyoming Area was their only loss of the regular season. The Warriors seniors and their parents were honored after that final home game.

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PITTSTON AERA BASEBALL

Patriots seniors touch home for last time The Pittston Area baseball seniors were part of a winning season and a team that reached the District 2 3A playoffs. The Patriot seniors and their parents were honored by the Parents Association prior to the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last home game at the Bucky Harris Complex in Hughestown.

PA Baseball SeniorsKneeling, left to right: Brian Delaney, Chuck Bressler, Brandon Pernot, Tyler Loftus, AJ Mancini, Anthony Schwab, Jonathan Aston, Evan Hahn.Standing: Carla & Brian Delaney, Lisa & Chuck Bressler, Patty & Gerry Pernot, Sandy & Brian Loftus, Lori & Tony Mancini, Jolyne & Tony Schwab, Sandy Aston, Lori & Tim Hahn.

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Lady Warrior seniors exit season on top

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A better script could not have been written for Lady Warrior softball seniors Rachel Campbell and Katelin Coolbaugh. The were part of the first Wyoming Area softball team to win a WVC championship since 1991. Better yet, it was won on Senior Day, the last game of the season. Rachel and Katelin and their parents were honored after the game.

Wyoming Area seniors went out as WVC champions. The pair of seniors and their parents were honored after the team's last home game. From left, Joe, Rachel, and Ellen Campbell; Emitt, Katelin and Margret Coolbaugh.

WA soccer seniors sent off under the lights The Wyoming Area Lady Warrior soccer seniors made some history for the school. They were part of the team that won the first WVC championship for the program in 15 seasons. The girls and their parents were honored after their last home game when they beat GAR under the lights at the football stadium.

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Wyoming soccer seniors and their parents were honored on Senior Night, Kneeling, left to right Stephanie Blannett, Amanda Coolbaugh, Josie Matosky, Ashley Melendez, Habibah Njiaju, Shannon Ritts, Jenna Skrinak Standing: Thomas and Janice Blannett, Howard Coolbaugh and Patricia Dymond, John and Mary Ann Matosky, Carmen Trinidad, Aaliyah and Mohamed Ahmed, Rick and Cindy Ritts, Kathy Skrinak.

PITTSTON AREA GIRLS SOCCER

Lady Patriots seniors get kicks as champions The Pittston Area soccer seniors went out on a wave of glory. They will always be the seniors on the firstever Pittston Area girls soccer championship team. The girls played key roles in the Lady Patriots Division 2A championship and went out winners on Senior Day. The senior girls and their parents were honored after their final home game.

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PASoccerSrs2012.jpg: Kneeling, left to right: Danielle Fereck, Emily Bogdan, Mallary Yozwiak, Sarah Kosik, Nicolette Bradshaw. Standing: Al and Carmella Fereck, Cindy Pecuch and Jerry Bogdan, Charlie and Melanie Yozwiak, Rich and Carolynn Kosik, Michael and Stacey Bradshaw.

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PSU’s Yuschovitz honored

Seen following the presentation of spring athletic awards are, from left: Ann Romanowski, Matthew Seyer and Megan Bresnahan.

Sem athletes are golden Wyoming Seminary Upper School Director of Athletics Karen Klassner announced Sem’s Most Valuable Players, Coaches’ Awards and Gold Award winners for spring sports. Athletes who earned four varsity letters or three varsity and one junior varsity letters in their sport receive Gold Awards. In base-

ball, Matthew Seyer, a senior from Pittston, received the Offensive Production Award. In softball, Megan Bresnahan, a sophomore from Hughestown, received the Coaches’ Award. In girls lacrosse, senior Ann Romanowski of West Pittston received the Gold Award.

Beth Yuschovitz, a 2010 Pittston Area graduate, was honored as Penn State Worthington’s Female Academic athlete of the year at the 34th annual Penn State Chapter banquet. A junior business major with a focus on financial services, Beth is a volleyball player for Worthington and has had a 3.9 or better GPA every semester. She’s from Avoca and is the daughter of John and Deborah Yuschovitz. Penn State football coach Bill O’Brien presented Beth with her award. Beth Yuschovitz, left, received her Penn State Worthington's Female Academic athlete of the year award from Penn State football coach Bill O'Brien.

From Eric Brazon, Billy Ardoline, Leo (The Hulk) Sperrazza, Frank Sperrazza celebrate after complete the Tough Mudder challenge.

Four locals conquer mudder

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Self-defense students tested Galli’s Fighting Chance School off Self Defense conducted belt testing recently. From left, first row, areRocco Pizano, Nathan Novakowski, Carly Saranchuk, Paul Willison, Connor Novakowski, Sam Coolbaugh, Natashia Richmond, Lydia Peeler, McKenzie Switzer, Ryan Dietrick, Jagger Shear-

er, Mathew Crawford. Second row, Master Len Galli, Leah Moore, Sydney Kruszka, Luke Coolbaugh, Ben Trapane, Daniel Homstra, Jimmy Podrasky, Marissa Kovaleski, Carmen Marranca, Michael Abromavage, Sensei Ralph Kovaleski, Vincenzo Scotto.

Four local athletes Eric Brazon, Billy Ardoline, Leo ‘The Hulk’ Sperrazza, and Frank Sperrazza entered and finished the Tough Mudder event the Poconos on May 12. Tough Mudder events are hardcore 1012 mile obstacle courses designed by British Special Forces to test all around strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie. As the leading company in the booming obstacle course industry, Tough

Mudder has already challenged half-amillion inspiring participants worldwide and raised more than $3 million dollars for the Wounded Warrior Project. But Tough Mudder is more than an event, it’s a way of thinking. Athletes running a Tough Mudder challenge unlock a true sense of accomplishment, have a great time, and discover camaraderie with fellow participants that’s experienced all too rarely these days.

Jenkins Twp. team red hot Greater Pittston Majors

Jenkins Junior Softball

Jenkins 10 Back Mountain 0 The winning pitcher was Dominique Quaglia Jordan Cegelka, Nina Cencetti and Taylor Baloga had two hits. Mia Barbieri, Taryn Ashby, Mindina Lieback, Julie Lieback, Shelby Gardner and Abbey Bradigan added one hit each. Jenkins 8 Plains 0 The winning pitcher Taylor Baloga Taylor Baloga was 3-3 with including a triple and a HR. Mia Barbieri, Taryn Ashby, Julie Lieback and Shelby Gardner chipped in with hits. Plains 8 Jenkins 3 Mia Barbieri, Mindina Lieback, Rachel Kochanowski and Nina Cencetti had hits for Jenkins in the loss. Jenkins 18 Nanticoke 1 Jenkins pounded out 17 hits in a shortened four inning game which was highlighted by a 14run third. The winning pitcher was Taylor Baloga Baloga went 4-4 batting. Mindina Lieback went 3-3, Madison Ashby went 2-3, Shelby Gardnet went 2-3. Mia Barbieri, Julie Silinskie,

Vicky Steinetz, Dominique Quaglia and Taryn Ashby added a hit each. Dupont County Line League

Bow Clinic 6 National Furnace 1 The winning pitcher Nina Cencetti. Taryn Ashby went 3-3. Madison Ashby, Shelby Gardner Mindina Lieback and Vicky Steinetz had two hits each. Rachel Kochanowski added a hit. Pittston City LL

Knights of Columbus 13 Duryea VFW 2 John Brady sealed the win for Pittston with a grand slam in the 5th inning at Duryea. Dylan Spurlin and C.J. Pisack contributed with two hits apiece. Michael Skutack and Dylan Burwell added singles. Pisack, Brady, and Jimmie Dillon combined on the mound for 11 strikeouts. Great defensive plays by Brooklyn Pedana and Alex Sarti. Dominick had a double for Duryea. Knights of Columbus 7 Avoca/Dupont VFW 3 C.J. Pisack went 3 for 3 for Pittston, with a homerun and two doubles. A.J. Gorto added a single. Dylan Spurlin got the start on the mound, striking out 5 batters in two innings. Jake McCabecamein and pitched the next 4 innings to get the win, with 8 strikeouts. Wallace, Baritsky, and Kyle M. had singles for Avoca/Dupont, while Haas had a triple. Jenkins Twp. LL

Jenkins Township Milazzo Yankees defeated Dupont VFW with the combined pitching of Ryan Zelonis and Dominic Stella. Offensive leaders for Jenkins were Dominic Stella who went3 for 3, Tyler Mozeleski going 3 for 4 and Zach Mascelli going 2 for 4. Dominic Cerreta, Santo Insalaco, Cody Noone and Nick Scavo also contributed with singles for Jenkins. Hitting for Dupont VFW were Kevin Krawczyk, Walter Coles, Andrew Krawczyk and Brian Miller.

On Monday, June 11 at 7 p.m. in the Secondary Center Auditorium, the Wyoming Area Field Hockey Parents Association will introduce new head coach Lunda Comisky. She would like to take this opportunity to meet with all of the parents and discuss the upcoming season. Bring your questions and your enthusiasm. Duryea Little League

The Duryea Little League will be holding its regular monthly meeting today, Sunday, June 10 at 3 pm at the Duryea Little League field. Duryea Wildcats

Duryea Wildcats will have meet at 6 p.m. on June 12 at the field. Anyone interested in coaching or volunteering can do so at this time. PA soccer boosters

The Pittston Area Soccer Boosters will meet Thursday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Tony’s Pizza. Plans for the Patriot Cup will be discussed. Parents and coaches are urged to attend. WWE Panthers sign ups

Registrations for the Wyoming/West Wyoming/ Exeter Panthers FootballCheerleading Association are 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. WA Middle School ice hockey

The WA Ice Hockey Middle School League now taking names of interested 5th 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

Kiwanis 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 11:30 a.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. Lions golf tourney

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 654-7031. Or e-mail LIONSGOLF@FRONTIER.COM JR Field hockey camp

The Lady Warriors Junior Field Hockey Summer Camp is June 18 through June 22 from 9 a.m. to noon at the WA Field Hockey complex. This camp is for student athletes entering grades first through sixth and new players in seventh and eighth grade as of Fall 2012. For more information, please contact Nancy at417-4603ornalberigi@comcast.net. 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 July 27 for boys and girls entering grades K through 8. The camp stresses fundamentals, skills, competitions, team play and fun with all players receiving a camp t shirt and certificate. The camp also features discounts for multiple family members attending and for players attending multiple camps. For camp information call Coach Waleski at 457 - 1206 or Coach LoBrutto at 654 – 8030 or email stanwaleski@yahoo.com or visit the camp web site at stanwaleski.com.

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Exeter Yankees 8 WWW Legion 4 CJ Rome lined a 3-run homer over the left-centerfield fence to break a 3-3 tie in the 3rd Wednesday at Exeter. Rome and Mason Egan pitched for the Yankees. Thomas Brennan had two hits including a double, and Matt Wright had 2 hits to lead the offense. Ethan Rash added a double. Jacob Mikoliczyk, Nick Semanek, Jeremy Harman, Alex Gushka and Aaron Zezza also added hits. Mikoliczyk made two key defensive plays. Alex Hawk doubled and singled for WWW to lead the offense. Joe Skrip, Ray Knaub, Brett Bednarski and Max Kneeream all added singles. JTYankees 11 WWW Nulton 1 The Dynamic Duo from Jenkins of Dominic Stella and Santo Insalaco combined on the mound for 7 strikeouts and led the offense with 2 doubles and 2 singles. Tyler Mozeleski, Nick Scavo, Cody Noone, Ryan Zelonis and Donovan O’Boyle all contributed with singles. Wyoming West Wyoming Nulton’s Tanner Williams had a single. PT Red Sox 2 JT Mets 1 In a game that featured great starting pitching from both teams, the PT Red Sox scored a run in the bottom of the sixth inning for a 2-1 win. Trevor Tigue led off the sixth with a bunt single and came around to score the winning run. Justin Lasota and Joe Stella battled through five innings to a 1-1 tie. Stella went 5 innings striking out 11 and only allowing 2 hits and one run. Lasota went 5 1/3 innings striking out 4 and not allowing a run after the first inning. Kolton Zaffuto and Joe Carchilla had the other two hits for the Red Sox. Besides using his speed on the bases, Tigue also had an exceptional game behind the plate, throwing out a runner attempting to steal third and holding onto a pop up to end the 5th inning with the go ahead run at third

base. Austin Kleinberger also made a run scoring cath on a long drive to the outfield. Jonathon Winters hit a mammoth home run in the first for the Mets. Ivan Balavage and Joe Stella had the Mets other two hits. WWW Diamond 23 WWW Nulton 12 In a slug feast, Diamond hammered out 20 hits including five doubles and a triple to get the win. Matt Hindmarsh, Matt Silinskie, Alex Gonzales, Jim Kosco, Steven Ames and Rob Trottini each had multiple hits for Diamond. George Sharkey added a double for Diamond. Nulton had 11 hits, led by Tanner Williams with three hits including two doubles. Dillion Williams, Mike Amato and Ryan Petrucci each doubled for Nulton.

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ner at 3rd base. GP scored 5 runs in the 2nd inning as Tyler Daugherty recorded a RBI groundout and teammates Nick Gushka, Marty Michaels, and Lopatka had RBI singles. GP 7 Old Forge 2 Jeremy Zezza was perfect through the first 4 innings on the mound as the hard throwing righ thander struckout 6 of the first 12 batters. He finished his complete game victory throwing only 87 pitches. Kyle Charney and Zach Lopatka both had RBI doubles and Rocky Rutkowski had two hits and an RBI. This week Monday @ Nanticoke 5:45 Tuesday @ Tunkhannock 5:45 Thursday Nanticoke 5:45 Saturday Wilkes-Barre10:30

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Yatesville Bocci League members try out the club's newly renovated bocci court in this file photo as other members watch.

The Greater Pittston junior American Legion team, managed by Ron Musto, Jr., who returns to coaching after a seven year absence, has jumped out to a sterling 6-1 record in the opening weeks of the season. Wallenpaupack 7 GP 6 Greater Pittston scored 5 runs in the first but fell victim to a miscue-filled fourth that saw the locals commit 5 errors and allow 5 runs to cross the plate. Jeremy Stach and Tyler Daugherty had two singles while Evan Musto, Marty Cirelli and Kyle Charney had RBIs. Zach Lopatka was the hard luck loser. GP 10 Wallenpaupack 4 Marty Michaels and Tyler

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LOCAL BAZAARS

Five-year-old Maggie Murphy, left, and mom Sally, both of Hanover Township, have a blast on opening night of the Northeast Fair in Pittston Township in 2011. BILL TARUTIS FILE PHOTO

Northeast Fair gets the party started NORTHEAST FAIR, Commerce Road in the Grimes Industrial Park, Suscon Road. June 19-24. Hours: June 19 to June 21, 5 p.m. to 11:15; June 22, 9 a.m. to 11:15 p.m.; June 23, 1 to 11:15; Sunday, June 24, 1 p.m. to 10:30. Entertainment: June 19, Original Music Showcase; June 20, Cabinet; June 21, Start Making Sense, Talking Heads tribute band; June 22, Jam Stampede, Tribute to the Gratetful Dead; June 23, the Cast of Beatlemania; June 24, Shawn Klush, Elvis Impersonator. FeAgricultural Exhibit Departments, 25 rides by Reithoffer Shows, petting zoo, magician, motor sports, multiple food consessions and more. CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH, Holy Redeemer Church grounds, Rt. 92, Harding , 30 and July 1; Friday, June 29 5:30-11, Saturday, June 30, 5:30-11, Sunday, July 1, 1-7. Entertainment: Friday, 7-11, Groove Train; 7-11, Saturday, Flaxy Morgan; Sunday, 1-4, Waterstreet (Joe Valenti & Bill Payne); Sunday, 4-7 p.m. Sweet Pepper and the Long Hots. NATIVITY OF OUR LORD PARISH, 529 Stephenson St., Duryea. 6-11 p.m. July 6, 511:30 p.m. July 7, 4-10 p.m. July 8. Entertainment: 7-11 p.m. July 6, Picture Perfect; 5-7 p.m. Jude’s Polka Jets II, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Flaxy Morgan, July 7; 6-10 p.m. July 8, The Sperazza Band. Get things started early with pre-picnic bingo in the Sacred Heart

Hall at 7 p.m. The flea market also will open early that day at 5 p.m. in the church basement. ST. JOSEPH MARELLO PARISH, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel church grounds, 237 William St., Pittston. 5-11 p.m. July 13-15. Entertainment: 7-11 p.m. July 13, Flaxy Morgan; 7-11 p.m. July 14, Jeanne Zano Band; 6-10 p.m. July 15, Sweet Pepper and the Long Hots. Big-ticket raffle: 2,000 $20 chances available to win a Chevy Cruze or $20,000. GERMANIA HOSE COMPANY, will hold its annual festival July 17-21. There will be rides, food and fun. QUEEN OF THE APOSTLES, 715 Hawthorne St., Avoca. 6-10 p.m. July 19, 6-11 p.m. July 20, 5-11 p.m. July 21. Entertainment: 7-10 p.m. July 19, Millennium; 7-10 p.m. July 20, Hometown Boyz; 6-11 p.m. July 21, Banana Hammocks. The Bounce House is a main attraction for little ones. ST. BARBARA PARISH, on the grounds of St. Anthony Church, 28 Memorial St., Exeter. 5:30-11 p.m. July 20-21, 5-10 p.m. July 22. Entertainment: 7-11 p.m. each evening. July 20, Sweet Pepper and the Long Hots; July 21, Jeanne Zano Band; July 22, Flaxy Morgan. Homemade tripe, a delicacy that draws the crowds. ST. MARIA GORETTI, 31 Laflin Road, Laflin. 5-10 p.m. July 27-29. Entertainment: Ju-

ly 27, Groove Train; July 28, Mason Dixon; July 29, Jeanne Zano Band. Pony rides for adventurous little ones. SACRED HEART OF JESUS PARISH, 215 Lackawanna Ave., Dupont. 6-11 p.m. Aug. 2-3, 5-11 p.m. Aug. 4. Entertainment: Aug. 2, Joe Stevens Kickin’ Polkas; Aug. 3, Joe Stanky and his Cadets; Aug. 4, John Stevens’ Doubleshot. Homemade cheese, potato and cabbage pierogies are a draw. ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH COMMUNITY, Broad and Church streets, Pittston. 5:30-10 p.m. Aug. 9-11. Entertainment: Aug. 9, Somethin’ Else; Aug. 10, Hillbilly D’Luxe; Aug. 11, Flaxy Morgan. Seton auditorium becomes a one-stop shopping center for books, CDs, jewelry and more. PITTSTON TOMATO FESTIVAL, Tomato Lot, Main Street, Pittston. Aug. 16 – 19. Over fifty thousand people will attend the fourday event that has been touted as one of the best festivals in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Delicious food, a tomato fight, sauce wars, a variety of live entertainment, a parade, 5K run, games, rides, arts and crafts and bingo. . OBLATES OF ST. JOSEPH FUNFEST: Seminary grounds on Highway 315, Pittston. Aug. 25-26. EDITOR’S NOTE: Let us know about your group’s summer bazaar and we’ll list them throughout the summer.

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The Pittston Memorial Library announces the following: Summer reading program Sign up week will be the week of June 11. This year’s theme is “Dream Big, Read” and we will offer programs for students in kindergarten to fifth grade with age-related programs and activities. Programs will include reading, science, crafts, family movie nights, prizes and more. There will be individual program sign ups for activities. The program will run June 18 to Aug. 13. During Summer Reading, we will offer a Family Story Time based on the theme of the week at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. There is no registration required. Art contest We will have an art contest based on our summer reading theme “Dream Big, Read.” The contest is open to students in kindergarten to sixth grade. All art medium except sculpture is welcome. Maximum size is 15 inches. Participants should pick up an entry form at the circulation desk. Deadline to enter is July 23. Winners will be announced at the end-ofsummer party on Aug.13. Adult summer reading Join us for us for this year’s adult summer reading program, “Between the Covers!” Sign up for a summer reading book log during the week of June 11. Keep track of what you read in your log and for every book you read you receive one book sale buck. Only adult fiction or non-fiction books from the Pittston Memorial Library apply. One book sale buck is equivalent to $1 towards the Pittston Library’s book sale. Limit to 20 bucks per person. At the end of the summer, redeem your book bucks during a private book sale just for adult summer reading participants. Teen summer reading This year our Young Adult Summer Reading theme is “Own the Night.” Teens entering grades six through 12 are invited to Pittston Memorial Library’s “Area 53: The Home of the Unexplained,” to investigate aliens, ghosts, werewolves and your dreams. This eightweek program encourages teens to read through the summer by offering cool prizes for pages read. Programs will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursdays, June 21 and 28; July 5, 12, 19 and 26; and August 2 and 9. Registration is necessary and runs June 11-16. You can stop by the library, call us at 654-9565 or email us at pittstonlibrary@yahoo.comto sign up. Attention teens We are looking for teen volunteers in sixth grade and up to help with registration and book logs. The hours can be used for community service hours.

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Dorothy J. Bussacco Ostrowski June 4, 2012 Dorothy J. Bussacco Ostrowski, 77, of139 Tompkins St., Pittston, passed away Monday, June 4, 2012 in Hagerstown, Md. Born on May 8, 1935 in Pittston, she was a daughter of the late Rosaria (Sarah) Giunta Bussacco and Cataldo Bussacco. She was a member of the St. Rocco’s Christian Mothers, Altar and Rosary Society as well as the Red Hat Society. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a husband, Joseph Ostrowski; brothers, Cataldo (Carl), Archie, Charles, Samuel, Michael and Albert Bussacco; and a sister, Josephine Bussacco. She is survived by daughters,

Doreen and husband, Paul Hodder; granddaughters, Courtney and Sarah Hodder. Funeral services will begin at 9 a.m. Monday, June 11, 2012, at the Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Township, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 9:30 a.m. from St. Joseph Marello Parish, Pittston. Interment services will follow at St. Rocco’s R.C. Cemetery, Pittston Township. Viewing hours will be held at the funeral home today, June 10, 2012, from 5 to 7 p.m. You may submit online condolences and find directions to the funeral home by visiting grazianofuneralhome.com.

Obituary Policy Greater Pittston will be represented when the Joan Harris Centre presents its 30th annual recital June 15 and 16 at the F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre. From left, first row, are,Kaitlyn Sarday, Amarah Scott, West Wyoming; Ella Nardone West Pittston; Renee' Haddock, Leah Haddock. Second row, Allison Lampman, West Wyoming; Portia Weidlich, Pittston; Devaney Wook, West Wyoming; Amanda Sedor, Wyoming; Nikki Giordano, Exeter.

Locals in annual recital The Joan Harris Centre will produce its 30th annual recital, “The Best of the Best,” at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15 and at 1 and 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 16 at the F. M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre. The Greater Pittston Area will be well represented in the productions as dancers from these communities will be performing. It was June 18, 1983 when Broadway veteran Joan Harris opened the inaugural recital of her new dance school by performing the song, “Memories,” from the musical Cats. Three decades, later the Joan Harris Dancers will begin their annual

recital with the same ballad, this time sung by alumnus Cierra Cellerari, accompanied by multimedia retrospection of the past 30 seasons. Every aspect of the production is designed to elicit memories and pay tribute to the many successes the Joan Harris Centre has experienced over the years. The lobby of the Kirby will be turned into a time capsule of sorts. The centre will use the space to display programs, articles, costumes and images from its past. Throughout the performances audiences will be treated to visual and verbal presentations highlighting memorable moments in the school’s history.

The production is designed to be a dance down memory lane and will feature some of the school’s favorite dance pieces from each stage of the school’s development. Classic children routines and even some obvious throw back numbers to the 80s and 90s will join large production numbers that have not been seen in well over a decade. Advance tickets are $16 and can be purchased at the Joan Harris Centre located in the Harris Conservatory for the Arts in Luzerne. Tickets are $20 at the door. All seating is reserved. For more information, call 2877977.

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Lions list education award winners Hughestown Lions Club announces the recipients of this year’s Clarence Hensley/Jerry Chilipko Education Awards are Sarah E. Kosik and Austyn C. Pivarnik, both of Hughestown and both students at Pittston Area. These students have excelled in the classroom and are exception-

al role models. President Steve Golya and the officers and members of the club will host a special dinner meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 2 at the Hughestown Fire Hall to present the awards and honor these students and their families. The Lions recently elected of-

ficers who will be sworn in during this meeting. They are Steve Golya, president; Fred Pierantoni, vice president; Denise Chilipko, secretary; Phil Falvo, treasurer; and Frank Tierney, Tail Twister. Golya was presented with the Lion of the Year award during a previous meeting.

The Sunday Dispatch publishes obituaries of local individuals who reside, formerly resided or have family living in the Greater Pittston area. Obituaries should be submitted by 12 p.m. Saturday to ensure publication in the same week’s edition. Email is preferred for submission, but fax or handwritten entries will be acceptable with a contact name and phone number. Entries not including a contact name and telephone number will not be published. Email obituaries to sd@psdispatch.com; Fax obituaries to 570.602.0183; or mail them to 109 New St., Pittston, PA 18640. For more information call the obituary desk at 570.602.0170, or to place a memorial ad call 570.602.0168.

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Ladies Day Classic slated at Emanon The Emanon Country Club will hold its annual Ladies’ Day Classic on Saturday, June 23. Cost of the event which consists of captain and mate format, is $80 per team. All teams will consist of one man and one woman. This event can consist of two members, one member and one guest or two nonmembers. The format will consist of 18 holes of medal play. Tee times commence at 11 a.m. and run through 1 p.m. The number of entrants in the field will determine the number of flights. All prizes

will be gift certificates redeemable in the pro shop, which will only apply to the women participants. All ladies will play from the red tees. All men under 70 yeas of age will play from the white tees. A full-course dinner will be served to all players upon completion of the round. All entrance fees must be paid in full by Monday, June 18. Both team members must pay all entrance fees in full. Inquiries may be made by calling the pro shop at 3886112 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. any day of the week.

Rosanne Bantell Milazzo died suddenly in her home on May 29, 2012. She was a loving, compassionate wife, mother and grandmother. Rosanne touched many lives throughout her years with us, in both her personal life as well as in her career as an elementary school teacher. Rosanne retired in 2011 from her teaching career at Knob Hill Elementary School in San

Rosanne Bantell Milazzo

Helen Rincavage

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Marcos, Calif. Rosanne will be greatly missed by all that she came in contact with, and her spirit will resonate in our hearts. Rosanne is survived by her husband, Sal Milazzo; daughter Gina Adair; grandchildren Dylan Hayes and Hailey Adair; brother Anthony Bantell

and his wife, Jean; sister Lee Bantell; nieces Lisa Schmidt, Lori Nocito and Andrea Benner-Allio; nephews Chris Bantell and Paul Benner. Memorial services will be held at Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery on June 15. In lieu of flowers, please forward donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in her name located at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn., 38105.

Elmer R. Hines June 8, 2012 Elmer R. Hines, 90, of WilkesBarre, passed away Friday morning, June 8, 2012, in the WilkesBarre General Hospital. Born in West Pittston, he was a son of the late Harry and Myrtle Vincent Hines Vanburen. He was a graduate of West Wyoming High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II where he served under General Patton in Italy and Africa as a tank operator in the 760th Tank Battalion. Prior to his retirement, he was self-employed as a salesman representing Fuller Brush Products.

Preceding him in death were his son, Raymond Hines, and numerous brothers and sisters. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, the former Doris Williams; daughters, Sandy Lewis, Swoyersville; Karen Cefalo, Wyoming; stepsons, Russell Rinehimer, Mountain Top, Mark Rinehimer and his wife, Cynthia, Edwardsville; daughter-in-law, Diane Hines, Wyoming; five grandchildren; three great-grand-

children; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 11, 2012, at 11 a.m. in the Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Interment will be in the Wyoming Cemetery. Friends may call today, June10, 2012, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 712 S. Keyser Ave., Taylor, PA 18517, or the American Diabetes Association, Wilkes-Barre, PA office, 65 E. Elizabeth Ave., Suite 502, Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Rinaldo R. Orlandini June 7, 2012 He also enjoyed his many trips to Atlantic City and Mohegan Sun casinos. He was preceded in death by his sister, Albina Gwaltney. Surviving are his former wife and caretaker, Pauline Fanti Orlandini, Wyoming; son, Rinaldo Jr., Harrisburg; daughters, Lisa Kirby, Tunkhannock, Marianne Orlandini, Murrells Inlet, S.C., and Gina Coolbaugh, Wyoming; 5 grandchildren; sister, Renee McGovern, West Wyoming; brother, Rodger Orlandini, West Wyoming; several nieces and nephews; and faithful companion,

his dog, Princess. A memorial Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2012, in St. Anthony of Padua Church of St. Barbara’s Parish in Exeter. Family and friends may call at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the GIST Foundation, 55 Sawmill Road, New City, NY 10956, or the American Lung Association for COPD, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., Northwest Suite 800, Washington, D.C., 20004. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Bednarski Funeral Home, 168 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming.

band Thomas Sr. of Avoca, with whom she resided; grandchildren, Cynthia Rincavage, Beth Backer, William Galinas, Charles Galinas, Karen Tucker, Thomas Singer Jr. and Anthony Singer; great-grandchildren, Lauren, Abby, Andrew and Matthew Tucker, Collin, Ryan and Gabriella Galinas, TJ Backer, Kristen, Tommy Rachel, Anthony, Matthew and Gabriella Singer; a great-greatgrandson, Leo David Campellone will be born in July; nieces and nephews. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2012, from the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Duryea, with the Rev. Philip Sladicka and the Rev. Andrew Sinnott officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Duryea. Friends may call Monday, June 11, 2012, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea, or to Hospice of the Sacred Heart. The family would like to thank the loving caregivers of Hospice of the Sacred Heart for the excellent care that was given to Helen since April.

Elizabeth Ondek June 5, 2012 Elizabeth Ondek, 87, of Wyoming, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2012, in the WilkesBarre General Hospital. Born in Wyoming, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Josephine Bruno Marstell. She was a graduate of Wyoming Memorial High School, Class of 1942, and attended the Wilkes-Barre Business School. For many years she was employed at the Stegmaier Brewery, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, the Duplin Silk Mill, Wyoming, and the Nesbitt Hospital of

Kingston. Preceding her in death was a sister, Mary Maruca. Surviving are her son, Michael Ondek, La.; granddaughter, Morgan Ondek, Fla.; sister, Ruth Oliveri and her husband, James, Exeter; and nieces and nephews Funeral Services were at the convenience of the family from the Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Interment was in St. Cecilia’s Cemetery, Exeter.

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Rinaldo R. Orlandini, 72, of Wyoming, passed away at home on Thursday, June 7, 2012, surrounded by his family. Born in West Pittston on September 25, 1939, he was a son of the late Ruggiero and Eugina Orlandini. He was a member of St. Anthony’s of Padua Church of St. Barbara’s Parish in Exeter. Ron worked in his family’s business, the R & J Diner in Wyoming, for over 53 years. He became co-owner of the business in the mid-1970s. He was a member of the Wyoming/West Wyoming Lions Club, where he served as president from 1985 to 1986. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Mrs. Helen Rincavage, 92, of Avoca, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2012, at her home. Born in Duryea, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary Mochan Billick. She was a graduate of Duryea High School Class of 1937. Prior to her retirement, she was employed in the area garment industry. She was a member of the former St. Joseph’s Church, Duryea, prior to its closing. She was also a former member of the Christians Mothers of the former Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and St. Joseph’s Church, Duryea. She was a member of ILGWU. She resided in Duryea for 86 years prior to moving to Avoca. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She had a great devotion to the Blessed Mother. She and her husband, Anthony (Rink) Rincavage Sr. were married 59 years prior to his passing away on November 28, 1996. She was also proceeded in death by brothers, Infant Stephen, Michael, George, Andrew and John; sisters, Mary Rolleri, Anna Prokop and Josephine Chisdock; nephew, Paul Prokop; and niece, Christine Secula. Surviving are a son, Anthony Rincavage Jr. and his wife Barbara of Broadheadsville; daughters, Joan Galinas and her husband Charles of Pittston; Mary Ellen Singer and her hus-

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OBITUARIES Catherine Cunningham

Michael J. Butera

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Catherine Cunningham, 83, of Harding, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2012, in the Highland Manor Nursing and Convalescent Center, Exeter. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy Cunningham. She was educated in the Wilkes-Barre schools. She owned and operated her own house-cleaning business for many years. Catherine was a member of St. Nicholas Church of Wilkes-Barre. Surviving are cousins Frank

and Debra Vincent of Harding, with whom she resided with for many years. A graveside service was held in St. Nicholas Cemetery of Shavertown with the Msgr. Joseph G. Rauscher of St. Nicholas Church officiating. Arrangements are by the Nulton Funeral Home Inc., 5749 SR 309, (Beaumont), Monroe Township.

Sara (Arfanella) Alesso June 2, 2012 Sara (Arfanella) Alesso, of Pittston, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. Born in Pittston on October 11, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Salvatore and Santa Bellanca Arfanella. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Angelo and Louis Arfanella; sisters, Josephine Bellanco, Grace Bonfanti, Rose Pisano and Mary Colondo. She is survived by husband

Sam Alesso, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was held for Sara on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, from St. Joseph Marello Parish, (St. Rocco’s R.C. Church) Pittston. Interment services were in St. Rocco’s R.C. Cemetery, Pittston Township. Funeral services were entrusted to Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Township. Online condolences may be made at grazianofuneralhome.com.

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June 2, 2012 Frances B. Dezinski, formerly of Exeter and Plains Township, died Saturday evening, June 2, 2012, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, surrounded by her family. Frances was born in the Plainsville section of Plains, on April 1, 1939 and was the daughter of the late Francis and Sophia (Krawetz) Park. She was a graduate of Plains Memorial High School, Class of 1959, and worked for Prestige Shoe Company of Wilkes-Barre until her retirement. Frances was active in Scouting, serving as a Den Leader and Cub Master of Troop 100, Plains.

She is survived by her daughter Jean Patla, Tampa, Florida; sons, Larry, Jr., Exeter; Michael, Edwardsville, and Peter, Exeter; grandchildren, Katherine Bickert and her husband Matthew; Ann Dezinski, and Francis Dezinski; great-grandchildren, William and Isabella Coulter, and Gabrilla Cosme. Funeral services were held at the convenience of the family in accordance with Frances’ wishes. Arrangements are by the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 South Main Street, Plains. Online condolences may be made at www.corcoranfuneralhome.com.

Michael J. Butera, 89, of West Pittston, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2012 in Golden Living Center, Plains Township. Born in Pittston on May 6, 1923, he was a son of the late Ignatius and Margaret Aquilina Butera. He was a graduate of Pittston High School, Class of 1942. He served in the US Army Combat Unit in the European Theater during World War II. He fought in five major battles, including the Battle of the Bulge, and received the Purple Heart for combat wounds, as well as the Silver Star. He was a member of Corpus Christi Parish at Immaculate Conception Church, West Pittston. He was the sole proprietor of Butera’s Bar, S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. He later retired from the Luzerne County Institution Dis-

trict as a Field Investigator. After retirement, he tended bar at numerous establishments throughout Luzerne County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Laura Puma Butera; brother, Peter Butera; sister, Marie Butera Wine; brother-inlaw, Dick Wine. Surviving are his wife, Lorraine Ritts Butera; son Atty. Michael I. Butera and his wife, Mary, West Pittston; son Peter Butera and his wife, Lesa, Wyomissing; daughter, Margaret Butera Grimes and her companion, John Mercincavage, West Pittston; grandchildren, Atty. Laura Butera Campbell and her husband, Chris, Vienna, Va.; Justina Butera, Raleigh, N.C.; Michael Butera, Arlington, Va.; Peter Butera, West

Pittston; Dr. Alieen Butera Wertz and her husband, Jeff, Novi, Mich.; Lauren Butera, Wyomissing; Atty. John Grimes, West Pittston; greatgrandchildren, Christopher, Collin and Leonardo Campbell; brothers, Louis Butera and his wife, Mary, Dallas; Catal Butera and his wife, Mary Ann, Wilkes-Barre; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Saturday, June 9, 2012, from the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston, with a Mass of Christian Burial in Corpus Christi Parish at Immaculate Conception Church, Luzerne Ave., West Pittston. Memorial donations may be made to Luzerne County Bar Association Charitable Foundation, Inc., for the Pittston YMCA. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.

Virginia Ballo Tennesen June 3, 2012 Virginia (Modica) (Caruso) (Ballo) Tennesen, 63, of Plymouth, died Sunday, June 3, 2012, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Although Virginia had been fighting cancer since late 2010 and survived a heart attack in January this year, her unexpected death was the result of a sudden brain hemorrhage. God spared her much suffering to come as her cancer was recently diagnosed as terminal. Virginia was born August 17, 1948, in Wilkes-Barre, daughter of the late Salvatore Modica and Mary (Spinosa) (Modica) Caruso. She attended Kingston High School and was the proprietor of Miss B’s Child Care in Plymouth for nearly 40 years. “Miss B” was very dedicated to helping the children in her care over the decades and often went above and beyond “The Job” to help them along in life. Her influence upon so many

children over four decades has been long reaching and certainly remembered as those children grow older and became adults and parents themselves. Virginia was a member of the former Saint Vincent’s Church in Plymouth (now part of All Saints Parish). She was preceded in death by her brother, Francis Caruso (2004); stepsister Delores Caruso (2003); stepsister Constance Caruso (2003); and second husband, Marvin Tennesen (2009). Virginia is survived by her son, Stephen Ballo Jr. (Kingston); daughter, Madalyn (Ballo) Wabik (Plymouth); their father, Stephen Ballo Sr. (Nanticoke); grandson, Andrew Phillip Wabik (Plymouth); and her beloved dog, Murphy “The Coolyman.” Also surviving are

her sister, Barbara Metzger (Wyoming); stepsister Lorraine Caruso (Florida); brothers, Robert Modica (Placentia, Calif.), William Caruso Jr. (Pittsburgh), Bruce Caruso (Plymouth); “The Twins,” Joseph Caruso (Portland, Ore.) and David Caruso (Dallas). There are also many nieces and nephews and numerous cousins left behind. Please consider the Medical Oncology Prescription Fund to help local families dealing with cancer. Medical Oncology Prescription Fund, 382 Pierce Street, Kingston, PA 18704. Funeral services were held on Friday, June 8, 2012, in All Saints Parish (formerly St. Mary’s Church) on Willow Street in Plymouth, followed by a Christian Burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hanover Township. Arrangements were by Williams-Hagen Funeral Home, 114 W. Main St., in Plymouth.

Robert W. (Buck) Ferguson

June 4, 2012 Helen J. Nasternak, 90, of Laflin, passed away Monday evening, June 4, 2012, in Hospice Community Care, Wilkes-Barre. She was born in Dupont on March 11, 1922, daughter of the late Charles and Agnes Lentkowski Tetlak. She was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont. Helen was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 61 years, Stanley, on June 30, 2011. Surviving are her loving son, Robert J., with whom

she had resided; brother, Joseph Tetlak and his wife, Victoria, Dupont; sisters, Leona Caputo and her husband, Albert, Hughestown, and Arlene Sawkulick, Allentown; several nieces and nephews. Helen’s funeral was conducted on Thursday, June 7, 2012, from the Mark V. Yanaitis Funeral Home, 55 Stark St., Plains Township, with services officiated by the Rev. Joseph D. Verespy, pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont. Interment followed in the parish cemetery, Dupont.

Sophie Digun June 3, 2012 Sophie Digun, 80, of Pittston, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Hospice Community Care Inpatient Unit at Geisinger South, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Pittston, Sophie was a daughter of the late Thomas and Lydia Larose Digun. Sophie was formerly employed by United Rehabilitation Services and resided at the Pittston Goodwill Group Home of Northeast Pennsylvania. Preceding Sophie in death,

in addition to her parents, were brothers, Thomas Jr., John and Joseph Digun; and sister, Anna Digun. Surviving are sister, Katie Digun; and brother, George. The funeral service was held Thursday, June 7, 2012, in the Chapel at Memorial Shrine Park, 1831 Eighth St., Carverton. The Rev. Mr. Thomas M. Cesarini officiated. Arrangements were entrusted to the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown, PA 18708.

June 5, 2012 Robert W. (Buck) Ferguson of Tunkhannock passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at the Golden Living Center in Tunkhannock. Born in Falls on July 8, 1918, Robert was a son of the late Winsor W. and Ida Burgess Ferguson. A graduate of Tunkhannock High School, class of1938, he excelled at both football and baseball, which remained his lifelong passions. In 1941, Buck married his high school sweetheart, Betty M. Crawford, who preceded him in death in 1999. He and Betty were married for 57 years. In addition to his wife, Buck was preceded in death by his sister, Ethel Howell. Buck was, first and foremost, a quintessential family man who was devoted to, and took great pride in, his family. This kind and gentle man will be sadly missed by his children, Richard and his wife, Clara Morrison; Robert Jr. and his wife, Carol Smith; Diane and her husband, David Wilson, all of Tunkhannock, and Theresa and her husband, Jim Lewis, Maineville, Ohio; grandchildren, Paul and Carol Ferguson, Narrowsburg, N.Y.; Scott and Theresa Ferguson, Vandling; Jared and Ilene Ferguson, Chester, N.J.; Erin and Richard Quanstrom, Lake Carey;

Jeremy and Rayna Wilson, Mechanicsburg; Nathan Wilson and fiancé Katelyn Henderson, Conshohocken; Kelly and Todd Williams, West Chester, Ohio, and Jeffrey Lewis, St. Louis, Mo. Buck is also survived by seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Buck was not only a great husband and father, but also a good friend to many and an active member of the community that he loved. His service to the community included 16 years on the borough council, four years as mayor of Tunkhannock and 24 years as Wyoming County Jury Commissioner. In recognition of his many years of service, he received the Wyoming County Republican Party’s 11th Annual Annis Tyler Service Above Self Award in 2003. In addition to his elected offices, Robert volunteered his time to his community in other capacities. He was a member of the Triton Hose Company since 1943, receiving a 48 year service award in 1991. Over the course of those years, one of his greatest joys was setting up the Triton Carnival site with his pals from Penelec, for whom he

worked for 39 years, retiring in 1979. He was a 50-year member of Temple Lodge 248, Free and Accepted Masons. As a member of the Tunkhannock Endless Mountains Barbershop Quartet, Buck shared his love of music as well as his beautiful voice with the community. He was a faithful member of the Tunkhannock United Methodist Church, where he served on numerous committees. He was also instrumental in the planning and construction of the church’s education building. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 9, 2012, at the Tunkhannock United Methodist Church with the Rev. Peter F. Geschwindner officiating. Interment was in Sunnyside Cemetery, Tunkhannock. Arrangements were by the Harding-Litwin Funeral Home, Tunkhannock. Mr. Ferguson’s family would like to thank Dr. Terrance Chilson and the wonderful and caring staff of the Tunkhannock Manor and the Golden Living Center for their loving assistance and compassion during his illness. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Tunkhannock United Methodist Church, PO Box 447, Tunkhannock, or the Tunkhannock Public Library, 220 West Tioga St., Tunkhannock.

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Janice Mary Sheerin Joseph J. Vilchock June 2, 2012 chock; and son, Joseph Vilchock; serveral nieces and nephews. Cremation was private under the direction of LeberLakeside Funeral Home, Landing, N.J. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Memorial and Honor Program, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria VA 22312. For further information and to offer online condolences please visit www.leberlakeside.com.

Mrs. Janice Mary Sheerin, of Nicholson Street, Wilkes-Barre Township, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at Commonwealth Hospice Inpatient Unit at St. Luke’s Villa, Wilkes-Barre. Born July 5, 1946, in WilkesBarre, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Bednarek Kostak. Janice was a 1964 graduate of Wilkes-Barre Township High School and was employed in the area garment industry. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Wilkes-Barre. Janice was a loving and generous Mother, Grandmother, GreatGrandmother and Sister. She enjoyed spending time with her

grandchildren, playing bingo and trips to the casino with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas, on January 24, 1989. Surviving are her son, Thomas, of Wilkes-Barre; daughter, Denise Wylie of Kingston; grandchildren, Joseph Kashula, Lawrence Warner, Anthony Kostak and Angie Kostak; sisters, including her twin sister, Joan Snyder, Wilkes-Barre, with whom she resided; Bernadine Thompson and her companion, John Butler, of Duryea, and Mary Ann Rozzano

of Brownstown, N.J.; brothers, Joseph Kostak and his wife, Phyllis, of Wilkes-Barre; Michael Kostak and his wife, Thelma, of Flemington, N.J., and Leonard Kostak and his wife, Jean, of Linden, N.J.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, June 8, 2012, from the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 N. Meade St., Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian in Our Lady of Fatima Parish at St. Mary’s Church of the Immaculate Conception, S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. Monsignor Thomas J. Banick, pastor, was the celebrant. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township.

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Joseph J. Vilchock, 71, of Landing, N.J., formerly of Duryea, passed away June 2, 2012 at home. Born May 1,1941 in Duryea, to the late Joseph Vilchock and Stella Sharkowski, he was a graduate of Duryea High School. He worked as a stagehand for CBS on the Guiding Light. He was preceded in death by two sisters Maryann Vilchock and Dolores Lore. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Dorothy Skurjunis; a daughter, Jill Vil-

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June 3, 2012 Miles E. Jakubowski, 81, a lifelong resident of Mountain Top, passed away on Sunday morning, June 3, 2012, at home. Born in Wyoming, he was a son of the late John Jakubowski and Margaret Thelma Colwell. Miles graduated from Fairview High School, Mountain Top, in 1949. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea, obtaining the rank of Sergeant. He retired from Precision Tool & Machine, Mountain Top. Miles was a member of Stairville United Methodist Church, and a past member of New Life Community Church. Miles will always be remembered for his quick wit and sense of humor. He would always greet you with a smile and a joke. He loved his annual trips to Canada for fishing and relaxation, enjoyed fishing and hunting with his family and friends, telling stories or just spending time with those he loved. Miles will be truly missed by family,

many friends in Canada and in the U.S. and the gang at Abe’s. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, were his infant sister, Patricia Lee; sister, June Jakubowski Coleman; brothers, John “Jack,” and Robert; and his niece, Susan Jakubowski Giddings. Miles is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Joyce Luciano Jakubowski. Miles and Joyce celebrated their 28th anniversary on March 28, 2012. He is also survived by his sister, Anna E. Hartmann Zukowski; brothers, James and his wife Ruth, William and his wife Betty; sister-in-law, Marge Ayers Jakubowski; numerous nephews and nieces. A memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced. McCune Funeral Service Inc. is handling the arrangements.

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John “Mason” Misencik, 83, of Moosic, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012, at VNA Hospice CMC Hospital, Scranton. He was born in Moosic on January 17, 1929, and was the son of the late Andrew and Tessie (Trescavage) Misencik. John was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont. He was a graduate of Moosic High School. He was a United States Air Force Veteran, serving during World War II and the Korean War. John attended Wilkes College and the Howard Hughes College in California. John worked for Maxson in Old Forge, MetLife Insurance, the Weston Co. and he retired from Lockheed Martin. John was a former member of the VFW Post 8335, Avoca. John is survived by his wife of 59 years, the former Mary (Scyrba) Misencik; his sons, Mark and his wife, Donna, of Avoca; Eric and his wife, Kathleen, of Avoca; his sister, Shirley Cook, of Hugh-

estown; granddaughters, Melissa and Amanda, and nieces and nephews. John’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Henry Cancer Center, Dr. Brady and staff, Dr. Gerald Gibbons and staff. They would also to thank John’s neighbors, especially Stephanie Bentler, for their care and support over the years. John will be truly missed by his family and friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 6, from Kiesinger Funeral Services, 255 McAlpine St., Duryea, with a Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont, with Father Joseph Verespy officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery. Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.

June 3, 2012 Joseph “Woody” Wudarski, 76, of Duryea, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2012, at his home. He was born in Duryea, on August 28, 1935, and was the son of the late Frank and Frances (Evans) Wudarski. Joseph was a graduate of Duryea High School; he served with the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked many years with Topps Chewing Gum, Duryea, and currently worked with the Lower Lackawanna Valley Sanitary Authority, Duryea. Woody was and avid sports fan. He loved following Green Bay Packers, he was very active with the Duryea Little League, and was instrumental in forming the Duryea Wild Cats football organi-

zation. Woody will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, the former Faith (Jones) Wudarski; his sons, Joseph Jr. and Richard, both of Duryea; stepsons, Myron Jenkins, of Old Forge; David Jenkins and his wife, Valerie, of Springbrook, and Eric Jenkins, of Duryea; his brothers, Frank and his wife, Cathy, of Duryea; Thomas and his wife, Rosalie, of New Jersey; sisters, Delores and the late Henry Piechota, of Dupont; Helen and her husband, Lewis Strunk, of Duryea, and Ann and the late Ronald Chap-

man of Pittston. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A blessing service was held Thursday, June 7, 2012, at Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea, with Fr. Carmen Bolock of St. Mary’s Polish National Church, Duryea, officiating. The AM Vets Honor Guard of Dupont provided Military Honors. Interment was in the Marcy Cemetery, Duryea. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202. Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.

Reilly Rita Morgan June 5, 2012 ReillyRitaMorgan,preciousinfant daughter of Joseph M. Caruso and Cynthia May, Duryea, died Tuesday evening, June 5, 2012, in the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. She is survived, in addition to her parents, by maternal grandparents, Dawnell Morgan and Michael May, Wilkes-Barre; paternal

grandmother, Roseann Telencho, Luzerne; paternal great-grandparents, John and Emma Morgan, Wilkes-Barre, and Florence May, Glen Lyon; paternal great-grandmother, Mildred Cleary, WilkesBarre. Private graveside funeral services were held in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township, with the

Rev. John McGahagan, of St. Andrew’s Parish, Wilkes-Barre, officiating. Arrangements by Lehman Family Funeral Service, 689 Hazle Ave., Wilkes-Barre. To send online condolences or a sympathy card to the family, view Reilly’s obituary on the Funeral Home website at www.lehmanfuneralhome.com.

In Loving Memory

Gerald Ambrose Reddington May 26, 2012

Gerald Ambrose Reddington, 77, formerly of Pittston, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012, in Trinitas Hospital, Elizabeth, N.J. Born in Pittston, on August 30, 1934, he was the son of the late Ambrose Leo Redington and Teresa Sweeney Redington. He was a graduate of St. John the Evangelist High School, Class of 1952, and was a member of the U.S. Army Reserve. He had been employed as a factory worker in the manufacturing industry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a ne-

phew, Samuel Mendola, in 1976. Surviving are two sisters, Joan Dobson, Rome, N.Y., and Shirley Mendola, Pittston; nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, in Corpus Christi Parish at Immaculate Conception Church, Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston. Interment was in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery, Pittston. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251William Street, Pittston.

Joseph H. Girman Passed away 25 years ago June 15, 1987 If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I’d walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again. We Love and Miss You

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Donald S. Cooper Jr.

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grandchildren golfing. He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Lee Koval. Surviving are his wife, the former Yoko Nishi Cooper, at home; sons, Donald S. and his wife, Bobbie Jo Cooper, Pittston Township; Gary and his wife, Wendy Cooper, Exeter; Douglas and his wife, Julie Cooper, Centermoreland; Jeffery Cooper, Edwardsville; James Cooper and his wife, Trudy, Danville; David and his wife, Caitlin Cooper, Swoyersville; brother, Edward, and his wife, Betty Cooper, Dallas; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Military Funeral was held Thursday, June 7, 2012, from The Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas, with the Rev. Dr. William Lewis officiating. Interment was in Chapel Lawn Memorial Park, Dallas.

Stanley P. Tyszko June 3, 2012 mott; sister, Stella Kalinowski, Kingston; nieces and nephews. Funeral was Wednesday, June 6, 2012, from the Kopicki Funeral Home, 263 Zerbey Avenue, Kingston, with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Ignatius Church. Interment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton.

which was started by her father. Mancia Brothers was a well loved and respected Italian grocery store. Customers knew her answering the phone and talking Italian to all. She worked alongside of her father, brothers and husband. She resided in Pittston at 11 Oak St., and was married for 53 years to her husband, Joseph Timonte. At the time of his death in 2001, she moved to Reading, to live with her daughter and family. In 2006 they moved to Columbia, S.C. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by

her brothers, Angelo, A.J. Frank and Dominick Mancia. She is survived by her daughter, Madelene, and husband Kenneth Webber; grandson, Jeffrey. and wife Carlie in Edison, N.J.; and granddaughter, Diana; numerous nieces and nephews; brothersin-law and sisters-in-law. Funeral services were on Saturday, June 9, 2012, from the Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Township, with a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Joseph Marello Parish (St. Rocco’s R.C. Church), Pittston. Interment was in The Lithuanian Independent Cemetery, Wyoming. To submit online condolences, please visit www. GrazianoFuneralHome.com.

Charles P. Menichini June 3, 2012 Charles P. Menichini, a resident of Pittston, died Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Pittston. He was born December 4, 1952, in Jenkins Township, a son of Theresa (Grenier) Menichini and the late Queenie Menichini. His wife is Barbara Menichini. He was a 1972 graduate of Pittston Area High School. He was an avid Yankees fan his entire life. He was the proud owner of Music Man Productions, where he was known as “The Music Man.” He was an avid fisherman and boater. He always had a bright smile and an appreciation for life in general. He was owner

and operator of Falvo Plumbing & Heating. Surviving, in addition to his mother and wife, are sons, Christopher Angelo Menichini, Pittston; Timothy Paul Menichini, Pittston; daughter Kimberly Ann Menichini, Pittston Township; brothers, James Menichini, Pittston Township; John and wife Pamela Menichini, Bradenton, Fla.; sister Carol and husband Robert Marshall, Temecula, Calif.; grandsons, Dominic Michael Menichini, and James and Logan Laskowski; brothers-in-law, Stephen Fal-

vo, Philadelphia; Robert and Cheryl Falvo, Pittston; David and Joyetta Falvo, Newnan, Ga.; Philip and Fran Falvo, Hughestown; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Philip and Ethel Falvo. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews as well as several greatnieces and great-nephews. Funeral services were Wednesday, June 6, 2012, from the Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Township, with the Rev. Robert Sauer will officiate services. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. You may submit online condolences by visiting: GrazianoFuneralHome.com. In Loving Memory Of

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Stanley P. Tyszko, 79, of Kingston, died Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Timber Ridge Health Care Center, Wilkes-Barre. He was born in Tunkhannock, son of the late Peter and Sophia Augustyn Anuskiewicz Tyszko. He was a graduate of Kingston High School and served in the U.S. Navy in the late 1950s. He was formerly employed as a tailor by United Pants Factory in Swoyersville, and later by Bishop O’Reilly High School and West Side Tech in the maintenance department. He was a member of St. Ignatius Church, Kingston. Stanley enjoyed gardening, golfing and fishing, but he most loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his sons, Stanley Tyszko Jr., Pringle; Peter Tyszko, West Wyoming, and Jamie Tyszko, Fort Collins, Colo.; grandchildren, Emily and Tea Marie Tyszko, and Sean McDer-

Josephine Mancia Timonte, 88, died Monday, June 4, 2012, in Columbia, S.C., where she resided with her daughter and her family. She was born in Keystone section of Plains Township on June 2, 1924. She was a daughter of the late Rinaldo Mancia and Barbara Sorbelli. She was a graduate of Plains High School, class of 1942, and was a lifelong member of St. Rocco’s Roman Catholic Church in Pittston. Josephine was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She worked all her life at the family grocery store on South Main Street in Pittston

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Donald S. Cooper Jr., 74, Dallas, passed away Monday, June 4, 2012, at his residence. Donald was born in WilkesBarre, son of the late Donald S. and Elizabeth Edmunds Cooper and was a graduate of Edwardsville High School. Donald was a Marine Corps Veteran, Staff Sergeant. After his military service, he sold Home Health Care Services for Wasserott’s, retiring after 10 years. Donald was also a Guard with the Luzerne County Correctional Facility for five years. Later, he owned and operated a Home Medical Supply Business in Tunkhannock for four years. Donald served as Mayor of Dallas Borough. Donald was a former member of Huntsville Christian Church and a member of American Legion Post 672 Daddow Issacs, Dallas; VFW, Kingston. He was a Past Exalted Ruler of Elks Lodge 109 (Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton). He was a loving father and grandfather and enjoyed spending time with his

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Joseph Timothy Cotter, Jade Ann Devlin

Rosamaria Schillaci

Cotter, Devlin plan to wed

Locey, Schillaci are engaged

Jade Ann Devlin and Joseph Timothy Cotter, together with their parents; announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Robert and Diane Devlin, of Suscon. She is the granddaughter of Theresa Cebula and the late John Cebula, Jr., of Dupont, and the late Helen and late Peter Devlin Sr., of Pittston. Ms. Devlin is a 2001 graduate of Pittston Area High School. She graduated from King’s College in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary and Special Education, and from The University of Scranton in 2009 with a Master’s Degree in Elementary School Counseling. She is currently employed as a special education teacher for the Pittston Area School District. Mr. Cotter is the son of Judy Cotter Greenwald, of Pittston Township, and the late Joe Cotter and the stepson of Phil Greenwald, of Pittston Township. He is the grandson of Rita and the late Alfred Mecadon, of Pittston Township; the late Gertrude and the late Dr. John Cotter, of West Pittston; and the step-grandson of Joy Greenwald, Scranton. He is a 2002 graduate of Pittston Area High School. He graduated from Brown University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics and then from Villanova Law School in 2009 with a Juris Doctor. He is currently employed by Deloitte Tax LLP in Philadelphia as a tax attorney. The couple is planning a beach wedding at Dewey Beach in Delaware in June 2012.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schillaci, of West Pittston, announce the engagement of their daughter Rosamaria Schillaci to Frederick Carl Locey Jr., of Dickson City. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Rosemary Schillaci and the late Rocco Schillaci, of Laflin, and the late Charles and Irene Guarnieri. of Duryea. She is a 2001 cum laude graduate of Wyoming Area High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from The University of Scranton in 2005. She received her master’s degree in Reading with honors from King’s College. Miss Schillaci is the owner and operator of Shining Stars Child Care Center in Mountain Top. The prospective groom is the son of June Mazaika Locey and the late Fred Locey, of Dickson City. He is an honors graduate of Bishop O’Hara High School. He graduated from King’s College with a Bachelor of Science degree in athletic training. He earned his master’s degree from California University of Pennsylvania in exercise science. He is currently employed as an athletic trainer at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. The couple will exchange vows and be united in marriage on July 13, 2013 at St. Mary’s Visitation Church in Dickson City.

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony C. Argo

Supinski, Argo exchange vows Sarah E. Supinski and Anthony C. Argo were united in marriage on October 14, 2011 at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bride is the daughter of James and Romayne Supinski, Wyoming. She is the granddaughter of Romayne Trolio and the late Joseph Trolio, Pittston, and Elizabeth Supinski and the late Al Supinski, Swoyers- Immediately ville. following the The groom is the son of Anthony “Butch” ceremony, an and Lori Argo, Exeter. He is the grandson of evening cocktail the late Anthony and Martha Argo and the hour and receplate Stanley and Mary Przekop. The bride was escorted down the aisle tion were held at and given in marriage by her father. She Joe’s Stone Crab chose her friend, Kara Saporito, as her ma- at Caesar’s Paltron of honor. Bridesmaids were Skylar Norton, niece of the bride; Megan Gilroy, ace, Las Vegas, friend of the bride; and Jenelle Price; friend Nevada. of the bride. The groom chose his friend, Jimmy Charney, as his best man. Groomsmen were Seth Kornfeld, cousin of the groom; James Supinski, brother of the bride; Dr. Daniel Saporito, cousin of the bride; Andrew DelBeato, brother-in-law of the groom; TC Charney, friend of the groom; Angelo Recchia, friend of the groom; and George Moses, friend of the groom. Immediately following the ceremony, an evening cocktail hour and reception were held at Joe’s Stone Crab at Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada. The couple honeymooned in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Winn Sr.

Winns note 60th anniversary Vanessa and Gale Mayorowski

Mayorowskis wed 25 years Gale and Vanessa Mayorowski, of Old Forge, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on June 6. They were married at St. John’s the Evangelist Church, Pittston on June 6, 1987 by Msgr. John Sempa and Msgr. Michael Delaney, followed by a reception at the Woodlands Inn and Resort, Wilkes-Barre. Mrs. Mayorowski is the daughter of the late Nicholas J. Pannunzio and Mary Kay and John Vitale. She is a nursing professor at Misericordia University. Mr. Mayorowski is the son of the late Mildred and Frank Mayorowski. He is an attorney for Penn Warranty Corporation. The couple has three daughters, Aubre, Galen and Olivia and their dog, Sparky.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Winn Sr., of Holiday Drive, Duryea, are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary today, June 10. The couple was married in Sacred Heart Church, Duryea, by the late Monsignor Bach. Mrs. Winn is the former Mary Lou Cavanaugh, daughter of the late Richard and Blodwen Cavanaugh, of Duryea. Mr. Winn is the son of the late Joseph and Helen Winn also, of Duryea. The couple is blessed with four children, Debra Abent, Avoca; Cindy Scoda, Duryea; Edward Winn Jr., Duryea; and Jeffrey Winn, Wilkes-Barre; sons-in-law, Frank Abent Jr., and David Scoda Sr., and daughters-in-law Mary Ellen Winn and Jennifer Winn. They have eight grandchildren, Frank Abent III, Melissa Galanakis, David Scoda Jr., Stephanie Roscioli, Edward Winn III, Brandon Winn, Zackery Winn and Ava Winn; and three great grandchildren, Yanni and Ari Galanakis and Joseph David Roscioli. Mr. Winn is the founder of Winn’s Auto, Duryea and is one of the largest collectors and dealers of military memorabilia in the United States. A family dinner will mark the occasion.

Michael Robert DeAngelo

DeAngelo baby is baptized Michael Robert DeAngelo, son of Michael and Melanie DeAngelo, of Dupont, was baptized on May 20 at Nativity of Our Lord Parish (Holy Rosary Church), Duryea. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gable, of Hughestown; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DeAngelo Sr., of Avoca; and Ms. Darlene Jamieson, of Duryea. Michael’s godparents are his aunt, Mallory Gable and his uncle Joseph DeAngelo Jr. A celebration was held at Agolino’s Restaurant in Michael’s honor.

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Friday is Fun Day for these students T

he Montgomery Avenue PTO sponsored its annual Fun Day for students in Wyoming Area’s Montgomery Avenue Elementary School in West Pittston on Friday, June 1, 2012. The students enjoyed face painting, water wars, games and snacks.

Tanner Alfano with a hula hoop.

Samara Campenni fresh out of her turn at Water Wars.

Michael Branley and Charlie Alfano wait for their turn at Water Wars

Catie McDonough, Emma Hurst and Sarah McGowan enjoy field day.

Morgan Slusser showing off her face paint.

Jenna Chackan, Brenna Klaproth, Mollee Feeney and Olivia Kopetchny of 5th grade.

Isabel Middleton shots at her turn for water wars as Carli Tabone cheers her on.

Mrs. Drawga takes a turn at water wars with her partner, Tori Wedlock.

Emily Fernandez, Kaitlyn Slusser, Evin Schultz, Alana Aufiere, Emily Lewis and Isabel Middleton wait for a slushie.

Greater Pittston YMCA offers array of summer programming The Greater Pittston YMCA Lombardo and Dion Fernandes has announced a schedule of with “Good to Go” on stage. All proceeds will benefit the Greater summer programming. Pittston YMCA. Summer Palooza 2012 The Y will offer complimenThe Y will kick of summer on tary babysitting to all attendees the official first day of the season from 6 to 9 p.m. Reservations are with Summer Palooza 2012. The recommended by calling the Y evening will consist of friends, or registering on-line. The event family, food and entertainment. is sponsored by Palazzo 53, ReilBeing held at the Open Space in ly Associates and the Greater Pittston (73 S. Main St.), the Pittston YMCA. event will cost $35 per person and run from 6 to 10 p.m. The Summer Camp 2012 event is being catered by Palazzo Parents are encouraged to help 53 and a cash bar will be avail- keep their children physically acable. The event is being hosted tive and mentally engaged by by Sam Sanguedolce, Michael signing them up for the Y’s Sum-

mer camp. Summer is a critical out-of-school time when children and teens can benefit from enriched learning, new experiences and making new friendships. The Y’s camp offers all of this and more. Summer camp provides exciting and educational camp programming for children and teens and their parents, including camping, trips to the library, field trips, swimming and much more. And, to ensure that all youth have the chance to experience camp, our Summer Camp offers financial assistance to those in need.

Summer sports programs

Interested in having your kids learn a new sport like gymnastics? How about soccer? What about learning how to swim? The Pittston YMCA has you covered. Our Summer I session offers all of these great programs for your little ones. Summer I will run from June 11 to July 21. It’s not too late to register. The Pittston Y is also offering four summer sport camps - volleyball, tennis, soccer and, the highlight, baseball. Bob Duliba was a former major baseball pitcher for the An-

gels, Athletics, Cardinals and the and tee off is at 11:30 a.m. RegisRed Sox. Bob recently traveled tration forms can be found on the to Boston for the 100th anniver- Y’s website or at the Y. sary of Fenway Park Kiwanis Golf Tournament

The Annual Pittston Kiwanis Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, June 15 at Emanon Country Club. Proceeds of the golf tournament will benefit local area children and the Pittston YMCA Summer Camp. Cost is $75 per golfer, $300 for a foursome. Price includes a golf cart, light lunch, dinner, awards and gifts. Registration begins at 10 a.m.

How to sign up

The Pittston YMCA offers amazing programs to the Greater Pittston Area and surrounding communities. To sign up for Summer Palooza, camp, summer sports programs and/or the golf tournament stop by the Pittston YMCA (10 N. Main St., Pittston), call 655-2255log onto www.greaterpittstonymca.org or e-mail info@greaterpittstonymca.org.

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Ava Cozza Ava Rose Cozza, daughterofPaulandAshleyCozza, of Avoca, will celebrate her third birthday on June 13. Her grandparents are Vincent and Kathryn Fonzo, of Avoca; and Joseph and Barbara Cozza, of Yorktown, NY. Great -randmothers are Leola Bartush, of Dupont; Jennie Fonzo, of Pittston; and Gertrude Cozza, of Mount Vernon, NY. Ava will become a big sister later this summer when she and her parents welcome her new babybrotherintotheworld.

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Leonard Sanguedolce Leonard Anthony Sanguedolce, son of Leonard and Jennifer Sanguedolce, of Pittston, celebrated his second birthday on May 30. He is the grandson of Paul and Margaret Borget, of Avoca and Sam and Rose Sanguedolce, of Hughestown. He is the great-grandson of Elizabeth and the late Anthony Boccolini, Angelo and Adele Grieco, the late Wilford and Blanche Borget and the late Leonard and Jenny Sanguedolce.

Lucas LoPresto

Nicholas Sciandra

Lucas Carmen LoPresto, son of Carmen and Louise LoPresto, will celebrate his fourth birthday on June 11. Luke is the grandson of the late Liborio and Marilyn Moughan Baccanari and the late George and Grace Falzone LoPresto. He has a sister Lauren, 8 years old.

Nicholas Robert Sciandra, son of Erin and Carmen Sciandra, of Hughestown, celebrated his seventh birthday on June 9. Maternal grandparents are Beth and Stephen Barnic, of Inkerman. Paternal grandparents are Stephen Sciandra, of Pittston, and the late Loretta Sciandra. Nicholas has a brother, Stephen, 9 years old.

Ari Galanakis Ari Galanakis, son of Dr. Stelianos and Melissa Galanakis, of Clarks Summit, will celebrate his third birthday on June 15. He is the grandson of Frank and Debra Abent, of Duryea; Georgia Galanakis, of Athens, Greece; and the great-grandson of Edward and MaryLou Winn, of Duryea. Ari is pictured here with his older brother, Yanni, who is 5 years old. A party will be held to celebrate Ari’s birthday.

Hannah Fairchild Hannah Elizabeth Fairchild, daughter of Eric and Sherry Fairchild, of West Pittston will celebrate her sixth birthday on June 14. She is the granddaughter of Rick and Debbie Holmes, of Harding; Barry and Paula Fairchild, of Kempton; Les and Margo McDonald, of Riverside, CA. She is the great-granddaughter of Betty Fairchild, Mountain Top; the late Lyle Fairchild, the late Betty and Richard Holmes, the late Frank and Genevieve Levenoskie and the late Gordon and Leatha Scoble. Hannah recently graduated from kindergarten, plays tee ball in the West Pittston Little League and soccer at the Kingston Rec. Center. Her favorite activity is playing with her big sister, Emily, who was 9 years old in April.

Jacob Anthony and Joshua Joseph Balchune Jacob Anthony Balchune will celebrate his first birthday on June 7. His brother, Joshua Joseph Balchune, will celebrate his fourth birthday on June 10. The boys are the sons of Leigh Ann Balchune, of Duryea. Grandparents are Frank and Florence Balchune, of Duryea. A party will be held in their honor on June 16.

May Crowning held at Sacred Heart Members of the First Holy Communion class of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, joined by members of the confirmation class, crowned the Blessed Mother Mary honoring her as their Mother and protector on

Mother’s Day, May 13. From left, first row, are .Dana Mackin, Leanna Wruble, Aubrey Curley, Madison Mesaris, Grace Holmes, Emma Hunter, crown bearer; Maya Kasa. Second row, Katilyn Lokuta, lector;

Morgan Mesaris, Johathan Renfer, lector; Andrew Kleinberger, Mason O’Donovan, petition leader. Third row, Father Joseph Verespy, pastor; Ashlyn O’Donovan, May Queen; and Elaine Starinski, CCD coordinator.

Meghan McDonnell crowns Mary, the Mother of Jesus and the Church, during May Crowning ceremonies at nativity of Our Lord Parish, at as John Jacob Kravitz looks on.

Blessed Mother crowned First Eucharist at Queen of the Apostles Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Duryea recently had a May Crowning ceremony. At the conclusion of the May 5 First Holy Communion Mass, Mary

was honored with a special crowning by two of the class members, Meghan McDonnell and John Jacob Kravitz, chosen randomly at their final practice.

The Sacrament of First Holy Communion was held on May 5 at Queen of the Apostles Parish. From left, first row, are Grazia Saporito, Saige Stempien, Mia Nardone,

Molly Houston, Brooke Casey, Katelee 0’ Brien and Kacie Lee Fisk. Second row, Michael Fuller, David Vito, Nicholas Kwiatkowski, Joseph Lavelle, Darren Brojakowski,

Ryan Hoover, Cole Ferranti, Gino Triboski and John McAdarra. Third row, Debbie Callahan, second grade teacher, Father Phil Sladicka, pastor, And Debby Yuschovitz (DRE).

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WA students banged on the drums all day Indoor Percussion groups compete in state tourney The Wyoming Area High School Indoor Percussion Ensemble and the newlyformed Wyoming Area Middle School Percussion Ensemble competed in the Tournament Indoor Association’s Atlantic Coast Championships in Wildwood, NJ. Both groups won first places place in their respective divisions. The high school won the Scholastic Novice Percussion title with a score of 97.7 and the middle school won the Scholastic Middle School Stationary

Percussion title with a score of 87.0, claiming champion titles for the 2012 season. The high school staff this year includes Brendan Carter, director; Eric Boylan, assistant director/ musical arranger; Nick Viccica, pit tech; Shea Riley, visual tech; Greg Riley, program coordinator/ arranger; and Jeremy Hunt, drill design. The middle school staff includes Brendan Carter, director; Nick Viccica, assistant director; and Eric Boylan, musical arranger.

PITTSTON AREA NEWS

Library books are due Middle school news

Student responsibilities

Mr. Bilbow and Mr. Booth would like to wish everyone a restful and enjoyable summer vacation as well as thank all of our faculty, staff, and students for another great year. They would also like to extend congratulations to Lisa DiGenarri, Cheryl Finn, Ann Jamieson, Terry McGinty and Colleen Sperazza who have reached retirement. All have done such a wonderful job throughout their careers and have played quite a role in positively influencing the lives of so many students. Mr. Bilbow and Mr. Booth look forward to working with our returning staff as well as students and their parents next year. They would also like to wish all of our former eighth-graders much success as they move to the high school to continue their education. The first day of the 2012-2013 school year will be Wednesday, Aug. 29.

Attention students, please be advised that you must return all library books and athletic equipment and settle all lunch balances as soon as possible. Failure to settle the aforementioned issues will result in your report card being withheld. As a result, you will not be allowed to advance to the next grade until you have satisfied said responsibilities. Summer school

Summer school for Math, Reading and Language Arts will be held from Monday, June 18 through Friday, June 29 at the Pittston Area Middle School. Math classes will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. and Reading and Language Arts classes will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Further information will be sent through the mail, including course costs and registration dates. Contact the main office at 655-2927 for more information.

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

WAC summer reads The Wyoming Area Catholic picked up later. Time and space School announced the following only allows for students to take tests and chose books to check dates: out. June 11 Summer hours for the AccelLast day of school erated Reader Program are 9 Mass at 8:15 a.m., celebrated a.m. to noon on Tuesdays, by Fr. Paul McDonnell Wednesdays and Thursdays, 1 to Report Cards will be distrib- 6 p.m. on Mondays beginning uted after Mass June 25 and ending Aug. 6. Dismissal at 10 a.m. The library will be closed durKnoebel’s Day – The Wyom- ing the following weeks: June 18 ing Area Catholic family will - June 22, Aug. 13 – Aug. 17. travel to Knoebel’s Park for the The library will be closed on the day. following days: Wednesday, July 4 and Thursday, July 5 Summer reading program

The accelerated summer reader program will begin the week of June 25 and end on Thursday, Aug. 9. Books can be checked out from the library from 9 a.m. to noon every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Afternoon and evening hours will be from 1 to 6 p.m. beginning Monday, June 25. The summer reading program works in the following way: Students can go to the library any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday morning or they can go on Monday evenings and check out two books. Once the books are read and the students are ready to take an Accelerated Reader test, they can return to the library on the designated days and take their AR tests in the library. The library computers will be the only computers utilized for the summer reading program. All books are checked out during the summer must be returned by the beginning of school in September. Note: Students using the library are to be accompanies by an adult and the adult must remain at the school. Students cannot be dropped off and

Reading assignments

Students presently enrolled in grades 3-7 who are registered to attend Wyoming Area Catholic School in 2012-13 are asked to read at least two accelerated reader books at their level during the summer. The accelerated reader points and test scores will be counted as a first quarter test grade. Assignments: New grade 2012-2013 school year Grade 4 - May choose books from the yellow, or dark green and pink sections of accelerated reader books. Books must be at least one point. Grade 5 - May choose books only from the dark green and pink sections of accelerated read books. Books from the yellow section can only be chosen if allowed by Mrs. Toomey and Mrs. Sabetta. Books must be at least two points. Grade 6 to 8 - May choose books only from the dark green, pink, orange, lime green, and white sections of accelerated reader books. Books must be at least three points. All summer reading must be completed by Thursday, Aug. 9.

The Wyoming Area High School Indoor Percussion Ensemble competed in the Tournament Indoor Association's Atlantic Coast Championships in Wildwood, NJ. From left, kneeling, are Emily Endres, Ryan Kizis, Rebecca Colwell, Alorah Colwell, Miranda Jones, Amy Troy. Second row, Carly Costello, Meaghan Mahle, Riley Thomas, Jess Martin, Ashley Klein. Third row, Tanner Homa, Greg Lynch, Tom Rose, Jay Rose, Sarah Campbell, Samantha Acacio and Ray Hopkins.

The newly-formed Wyoming Area Middle School Percussion Ensemble competed in the Tournament Indoor Association's Atlantic Coast Championships in Wildwood, NJ. From left, kneeling, are 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.

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WA’s AP Physics class wins awards Wyoming Area AP Physics students recently won second and fourth place at the northeast regional Test of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science (TEAMS) competition this spring. The second-place team has also learned that it has tied for second place in the state within its division, while the fourthplace team tied for seventh in the state. Additional work that the students completed that day has been sent to the national level for additional scoring and placement.

Wyoming Area AP Physics students who recently won second place at the northeast regional Test of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science (TEAMS) competition this spring are, from left, first row, James Scrobola, Jonathan Scrobola, Nicholas Szewczyk, Louis Vullo. Second row, Bill McFarland P.E., president of the PA Society of Professional Engineers; John Barnes, TEAMS coordinator for Penn State Wilkes Barre; Trevor Alder, John Barcelon, Sarah Crake, Michael Kohut, David Pizano, WA TEAMS coach.

Wyoming Area AP Physics students who won fourth place at the northeast regional Test of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science (TEAMS) competition this spring are, from left, Billy Gray, Nicodema Mazzone, Paul Minnelli, Tyler Gfeller, Justin Langdon, Allison Golden, Adam Romanowski and Kyle Lanunziata.

Sem sees achievements in Latin Fifteen students in Wyoming Seminary Lower School’s eighth-grade Latin program recently received awards in the National Latin Contest for Northeastern Pennsylvania, held earlier this year. From left, first row, are Megha Sarada,

Dallas; Gokulan Gnanendran, Clarks Summit; Richard Hughes, Mountain Top; and Kira Zack, Dupont. Second row, Stefan Olsen, Pittston; Alexandra Zaloga, Moosic; and Gabrielle Grossman, Shavertown. Third row, Emily Peairs, Clarks

Summit; Andrew Alday, Mountain Top; Sujay Murthy, Larksville; and Jacob Ridilla, Shavertown. Fourth row, from left: Alex Grosek, Kingston; Jody Karg, Pittston; Leana Pande, Shavertown; and Hunter Hughes, Kingston.

Student in the Pre-K afternoon nursery school group at Cookie Corner recently enjoyed a Cookie Kindness Project. Clockwise from top left, Mrs. Sharon Hinchey, holding Froggy, Abigail Sellers, Cody Defrain, Tyler Valenti, Gianna Colarusso, Michael Oncay, Keean Roulinavage, Christian Abromovage, Jacob Morgan, Olivia Limongelli, Addyson Dragwa, John Roberts, Olivia Bassolino, Kyleigh Carey, Cassidy Gallagher, Gage Speece, Marissa Giardina, Jessica Shaffer, Jenna Petrillo, Brennan Smith, Mia Piccolino, Michael Tonkin and Nina Barrouk. Absent at the time of the photo were Abigail Kowalczyk and Nicholas Lussi.

Cookie Corner students help American Heart Association As part of their Cookie Kindness Project, children attending both toddler and pre-school programs at the Cookie Corner contributed to the American Heart Association’s annual fundraiser. Mrs. Sharon Hinchey, co-chair along with her husband Michael invited the older groups to per-

form at Kirby Park in conjunction with their signature Heart Walk held each year to raise money for both heart and stroke awareness. Mrs. Hinchey visited the children to discuss how to make their hearts healthy and strong with the help of her puppet Froggy,

who assisted her with the program. She presented each child with her famous balloon animals along with a bag full of heart health information for their parents. Several families, along with staff, participated in the walk.

Sem 7th-graders earn awards Eighteen students in Wyoming Seminary Lower School’s seventh-grade Latin program recently received awards in the National Latin Contest for Northeastern Pennsylvania. Seen following the announcement of their awards are, from left, first row, Garrett Gagliardi, Wilkes-Barre; Gabriel Pas-

cal, Forty Fort; Liam Gilroy, Kingston; Sarah Schulman, Shavertown; and Nicole Lukesh, Wyoming. Second row, Alexis Sokach, West Pittston; Grace Leahy, Bear Creek Village; Reeya Lele, Pittston; and Connor McGowan, Pittston. Third row, Erica Manson, Wilkes-Barre; Julien Simons,

Kingston; Michael Kim, Dallas; Dominick D’Alessandro, West Pittston; and Max Crispin, Berwick. Fourth row, Andrew Schukraft, Dallas; Andrew Kim, Dallas; Josiah Cottle, Tunkhannock; Dominic Wright, Dallas.

April Old Forge Devil Pride Sem students publish storybooks students named by principal Wilkes University students recently worked with students in Wyoming Seminary’s fourthgrade class to design, write and illustrate picture books that deal with the theme of leadership. The Wilkes students, enrolled in a sociology course taught by Dr. Mark Allen, met with the Lower

School students over the course of the spring semester to discuss leadership, identify critical elements of storytelling, develop a story, create the illustrations and plan the storybooks. Shown here with one of the finished books, titled “Madison’s Fairy Tale Adventure,” are, from left,

Sem fourth-grade students Ashley Tarud, Drums; Nicole Joanlanne, Dallas; Bari Lefkowitz, Kingston; Gabrielle DeNaples, Moscow; Wilkes University freshman Rebecca Gordon, Middlebury, Conn.; and Garrett Larson, West Pittston.

Mrs. Nicole VanLuvender, principal of Old Forge Elementary School, announced April Devil Pride Students. The students were chosen based on their recognition for outstanding demonstrations of Devil Pride.

Pride stands for Prepared, Respectful, Independent, Dependable, and Example to others. From left, first row, are Matthew Decker, second grade; Matthew Kuckla, first grade; Talia Piragas, Roman

Piragas, kindergarten. Second row, Olivia Osborne. Third row; Corey Riviello, fourth grade, Lauren Uricheck, fifth, Deandre Williams, sixth and VanLuvender.

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Students in Mrs. Oliveri's second-grade class who participated in a "What's Special About May" assembly at the Primary Center are, from left, first row, Dominic Januzzi, Jiana Moran, Ashlyn Urbanski, Samantha Wynder, Carly Wywoda, Matthew Mayers, Daniella Granahan, Kayleen Dolan. Second row, Nathan Hughes, Audrey Esser, Luca Guasto, Kameron Barber, Hailey Wilgus, Angelique Calabrese, Kobe Groom, Michaelia Wylie. Third row, Mrs. Oliveri, Ryleigh Malampy, Logan Borsavage, Arianna Pisano, Steve Young, Emma Conte, Drew O'Malley, Seid Cubro, Zachary Carey, Sarah Venetz, Miss Mazur.

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LEGAL NOTICE PITTSTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT IS SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: BAND DIRECTOR AND ASSISTANT BAND DIRECTOR Salary as per contractual agreement ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTEREST, ACT 34 , ACT 151 CLEARANCES AND FBI FINGERPRINTING TO: MR. GEORGE B. COSGROVE, SUPERINTENDENT PITTSTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 STOUT STREET PITTSTON, PA 18640

SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE BOARD SECRETARY OF THE PITTSTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ANNUAL AUDIT SERVICES SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE SECURED FROM THE SECRETARY’S OFFICE IN THE PITTSTON AREA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, 5 STOUT ST., YATESVILLE, PITTSTON, PA. BIDS WILL BE OPENED ON JUNE 12, 2012 AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS OR TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY ITEM OR ITEMS THEREOF. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD. Deborah A. Rachilla

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that Letters Testamentary have been granted in the Estate of WILLIAM J. JAMES, late of the Township of Exeter, who died April 1, 2012. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims to present the same, without delay, to the Executrix, KATHLEEN A. JAMES and her Attorneys. Saporito, Saporito & Falcone 490 N. Main St. Pittston, Pa 18640

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Autos under $5000

DODGE `98 AVENGER Rebuilt engine, new transmission, custom 3” exhaust. Weapon R intake, Blitz front bumper and side skirts, custom Evil 8 paint job, vertical doors, after market wheel and tires, over $10,000 invested. Asking $4,000. Call 570-287-8410 or 570-855-2699

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Eddie Bauer 36,000 miles, Black $20,995

FORD ‘08 EDGE LIMITED AWD 28,000 miles, Red $22,995

HYUNDAI ‘07 SANTA FE

FWD 74,000 miles Gray, $13,495

CHEVY ‘03 SUBURBAN LT 85,000 miles Silver, $10,900

MERCEDES ’00 BENZ ML320 70,000 miles, Black, $8,899

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CHRYSLER `05 300 LIMITED EDITION All wheel drive. Loaded with all power options. Black metallic with grey leather interior. Heated front seats, sunroof, 6 disc CD changer, satellite radio, cruise control, keyless/ alarm. Too many options to list. 79,400 miles. Sharp car, good condition. $10,500. Call 814-9574

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08 TOUSCON GLS $12,995 09 JOURNEY SXT $14,995 10 FUSION SEL $14,995 10 IMPALA LT $13,995 07 FORENZA GL $7,995 08 Ranger $10,995 Full Notary Service

BUICK ‘09 ENCLAVE

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FORD `07 FOCUS SES Sedan

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TOYOTA ‘04 CELICA GT

112K miles. Blue, 5 speed. Air, power windows/locks, CD/cassette, Keyless entry, sunroof, new battery. Car drives and has current PA inspection. Slight rust on corner of passenger door. Clutch slips on hard acceleration. This is why its thousands less than Blue Book value. $6,500 OBO. Make an offer! Call 570-592-1629

415 Autos-Antique & Classic

CHEVY ‘30 HOTROD COUPE $49,000

FORD ‘76 THUNDERBIRD

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MERCEDES ‘76 450 SL $24,000

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MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE

1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $7,995. Call 570-237-5119

MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible

removable hard top, power windows, AM /FM radio with cassette player, CD player, automatic, 4 new tires. Champagne exterior; Italian red leather interior inside. Garage kept, excellent condition. Reduced price to $26,000. Call 570-825-6272

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Boats & Marinas

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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

6 cylinder automatic. 52k original miles. Florida car. $1500. 570-899-1896

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DODGE ‘02 VIPER GTS 10,000 MILES V10

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Motorcycles

HSoft ARLEY DAVIDSON ‘80 riding FLH. King of the Highway! Mint original antique show winner. Factory spot lights, wide white tires, biggest Harley built. Only 28,000 original miles! Never needs inspection, permanent registration. $7,995 OBO 570-905-9348

YAMAHA ‘97 ROYALSTAR 1300

12,000 miles. With windshield. Runs excellent. Many extras including gunfighter seat, leather bags, extra pipes. New tires & battery. Asking $4,000 firm. (570) 814-1548

442 RVs & Campers

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 $5,495. 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

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MERCURY `03 MOUNTAINEER

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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

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SUZUKI ‘01 VS 800 GL INTRUDER Garage kept, no rust, lots of chrome, black with teal green flake. Includes storage jack & 2 helmets. $3600 570-410-1026

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MITSUBISHI `11

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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

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Production/ Operations

MANUFACTURING NIGHT SHIFT MACHINE OPERATORS NEEDED $9.00/hour to start.

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Professional Experienced Roofers

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522 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 $6995. 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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of AutoCAD for their Tunkhannock Office. Site grading, drainage and layout design experience is required for design of large scale commercial, residential and/or Oil and Gas development projects. Knowledge of PA DEP’s Erosion and Sediment Control BMP Design Manual and Pennsylvania Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual a plus, but not required. Please submit resumes to hr@ jhacompanies.com or visit our website at www.jha companies.com.

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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

AUTOMOTIVE TIRE STORE MANAGERS

Mavis Discount Tire/Cole Muffler is currently hiring professional, motivated and experienced tire store managers, & assistants. Experienced candidates who have a proven record of running and working in an extremely high volume tire store or repair shop should apply. We have renovated many of our stores and our business is growing. Our employees are very well compensated so please call 914-804-4444 or e-mail resume to cdillon@mavistire.com

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The Wyoming Are School District is accepting applications for a Marching Band Director for the 2012-2013 school year. Please submit a coversheet, resume/application, credentials, Act 34, Act 151, Act 114 clearance forms to: Wyoming Area School District, Attn: Mr. Raymond J. Bernardi, Superintendent, 20 Memorial Street, Exeter, PA 18643

548 Medical/Health Healthcare Highland Manor Nursing Home

SOCIAL SERVICE ASSISTANT Full-time

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or other Human Service field. Nursing home experience preferred but not required. Please send resume with cover letter to: Highland Manor Nursing Home c/o Kim Barker, SSD, 750 Schooley Ave., Exeter, PA 18643, or email to sw-highland@ seniorsnorth.com eoe

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Other

Summer Help Needed Immediately

HAND PACKER/ PRODUCTION

McAdoo employer looking for reliable, hard-working production workers. Workers will plant, select, clean, wrap, and package potted plants in boxes. • Temporary/ Seasonal Work • $8.15/regular hour and $12.23/over time hour • Hours are Monday through Friday 7am-4pm, with overtime as needed • Must be able to lift up to 40lbs, stand for 8.5 hours or more per day, per form repetitive duties, bend, push, pull, reach, work in a fast-paced and dusty environment, and must be avail able for mandatory overtime including weekends • No experience required, must be 16 years or older, and have a work permit if 16 or 17 years old Serious applicants may apply in person at our office located at 220 S. Hancock St., McAdoo, PA 18237. For more information contact our Sharon at 570-929-1914. VAN HOEKELEN GREENHOUSES, INC. P.O. Box 88 McAdoo, PA 18237

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LOT PORTER

PART-TIME Bonner Chevrolet USED CAR DIVISION Clean driving record. Duties include washing, waxing & all functions related to used car sales & delivery. Call Dave “K” 570-288-0319

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Production/ Operations

Required. Full time day shift. 570-740-1112

EOE

DELIVERY/PARTS SALES Full time for our

Wilkes-Barre store. Competitive hourly wage plus benefits. Entry level, experience helpful but not necessary. Must have valid PA license. Apply in person at any CeeKay Auto location.

600 FINANCIAL 610

TRUCK & TRAILER MECHANIC Knowledge of pre-

ventive maintenance, air brake systems, driveline, lighting, tire changing, etc. Self starter, motivated person. Minimum 3 years experience.

HEAVY DUTY TRUCK MECHANIC Knowledge to use

General Immediate positions available in Pittston & Taylor

Packers & Forklift Operators.

Call SELECT STAFFING 570-344-4252

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CNCExperience OPERATOR

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Education/ Training

MARCHING BAND DIRECTOR

Solos: average $1,000/wk + $2,000 Sign-On Bonus per Driver. Must be 23 years old with CDLA and 1 year experience. Call now! 877-808-6442 or apply on-line at www.nficareers.com

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO ALUMINUM WHEELS POWER WINDOWS POWER LOCKS

KEYLESS ENTRY

1ST & 2ND ROW AIR CURTAINS MESSAGE CENTER TILT WHEEL AM/FM/CD

MPG MPG 24 Mos. *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied

**Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 6/30/12.

NEW 2012 FORD FIESTA SE NEW 2012 FORD FOCUS SE 4 DR NEW 2012 FORD ESCAPE XLT FWD

Automatic, Air, Pwr. Mirrors, PDL, Advance Trac w/Electronic Stability Control, Side Curtains, CD, Cruise Control, 15” Alum. Wheels, Tilt Wheel, Keyless Entry w/Keypad,

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

Auto., CD, Anti-Theft Sys., Side Curtain Air Bags, 16” Alloy Wheels, Tilt Wheel, AC, Instrument Cluster, Message Center, Fog Lamps, MyKey, Convenience Pkg., Cruise Control, Perimeter Alarm, MyFord, SYNC, Sirius Satellite Radio,

24 Mos.

*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 6/30/12.

NEW 2012 FORD FUSION SEL Auto., CD, Alum Wheels, Tilt, PW, PDL, Pwr. Seat, Safety Pkg., Side Impact Air Bags, 1st & 2nd Air Curtains, Anti-Theft Sys., Sirius Satellite Radio, Keyless Entry, Message Center,

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24 Mos. *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 6/30/12.

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NEW 2012 FORD TAURUS SEL NEW Auto., 3.5L V6, SYNC, Reverse Sensing Sys., CD, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, PDL, 18”Alum. Wheels, Anti-Theft Perimeter Alarm, PW, Sirius Satellite Radio,

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3.5L Engine, MyFord Display, CD, Auto. Climate Control, PL, Pwr. Mirrors, PW, 17” Steel Wheels, Keyless Entry, MyKey, Cruise Control,

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Business Opportunities

NIGHTCLUB FOR SALE

746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets

Seven years old. Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre area. 1,800 square feet bar & 1,800 square feet banquet hall. No kitchen. Off street parking for 20 cars. Partner considered. $327,000, firm. P.O. 2827 Wilkes-Barre PA 18702

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796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

VITO’S & GINO’S

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630 Money To Loan

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Medical Equipment

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700 MERCHANDISE 710

Appliances

AIR CONDITIONERS Two $75. each. 570-301-3801

730

Computer Equipment & Software

PC’S & LAPTOPS! Desktop/Towers/La ptops with xp or windows7,dvdrw+ dvd+cd burner,MS Office,antivirus & more.Keyboard + mouse:$35-$175.All refurbished to fresh condition. Laptops include bag & have wifi.FREE DELIVERY! 862-2236

744

Senior medical alert system. $17.95 month. 1-877-787-2261

PAWS

758 Miscellaneous

TO CONSIDER....

GARAGE SALE LEFTOVER ITEMS Amish built swing set $50. Small medium boys clothes $1$5. Tons of board games $1. Stuffed animals $1. Barbie’s & accessories $1 plus. MiscellanEous boys toys/ electronics $5. & under. 570-472-9167

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Furniture & Accessories

GARAGE SALE LEFTOVER ITEMS Coleman stove, propane for camping $15. Coleman stove for camping $15. Oriental rug with trim, very good condition, best offer. 570-825-6772

BEAUTIFUL PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE

King sized sleigh bed, with end table, mirror, 2 dressers, 1 with mirror. Excellent condition, Asking $3,000. Please call 570-472-9616

570-301-3602

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Mattress: A Queen Size Pillow Top Set Still in Plastic Can Deliver $150 570-280-9628

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ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD GUARD PUPPIES

Raised on ranch with other working dogs. Great with children. $300 each 570-578-4503

CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL PUPPIES . $700 to $1,500 HAVANESE PUPPIES $700 to $1,300

Pools & Spas

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Registered. Male. Vet Checked. Call 570-436-2762

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

SHIH-TZU PUPPIES

HDI METALS

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No nonsense guarantee We will beat any competitors advertised price by up to 20%

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METAL WORKERS NEEDED! Cornell Iron Works, a leading and growing manufacturer of Security Closure Products, is seeking qualified assemblers at our manufacturing facility in Mountaintop. Requirements include HS Diploma or GED, good mechanical and technical aptitude, ability to use a tape measure, basic math and reading skills, a demonstrated commitment to good attendance, a solid work history and the ability to frequently lift 50 lbs. All applicants should be selfmotivated, work well in a team atmosphere and be safetyfocused. Accepting applications for all shifts Cornell Iron Works offers a great work environment with a competitive benefit program including health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and most of all, opportunity for advancement and great work environment. Applications will be available immediately from 8:30 am until 3:30pm. Interested applicants must apply in person during the specified hours at:

Cornell Iron Works

Crestwood Industrial Park 24 Elmwood Road, Mountaintop, PA 18707 www.cornelliron.com No phone calls, please

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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! $83,000 Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832

Equal Opportunity Employer

WEST WYOMING

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

HANOVER TWP.

New Construction. Lot #2, Fairway Estates. 2,700 square feet, tile & hardwood on 1st floor. Cherry cabinets with center island. $399,500. For more details: patrickdeats.com (570)696-1041

HARDING

3 bedroom, 1.5 bath raised Ranch on 1 acre. Home boasts a gas fireplace in living room. Central A/C, 2.5 car garage, covered deck, finished basement, lots of storage, out of flood zone. $179,900. Call 570-299-5940 570-388-4244

LUZERNE COUNTY

Secluded 3 level home on 15 acres located in Black Creek Township (near Hazleton). Detatched garage. Private gated driveway. Call 570-459-8658

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. Taxes appealed and lowered considerably for year 2013. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-723 $399,900 Call Terry 570-885-3041 Angie 570-885-4896

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 PITTSTON TWP.

OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm

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

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Income & Commercial Properties

PITTSTON

FOR SALE 5 Unit Money Maker Available immediately. Fully rented, leases on all five units. Separate utilities, new roof in 2007, 3 new gas furnaces, off street parking for 6 vehicles, 3 bay garage. Over $29,000 in rents. A true money maker for the serious investor. Must Sell! $145,000. Call Steve at (570)468-2488

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915 Manufactured Homes

HUNLOCK CREEK

110 Front St. This well-maintained 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths bilevel home is in move in condition. Spacious eat-in kitchen with custom cabinets, tile floor and counters. Unique lower level family room with wood burning fireplace, office space. laundry/bath combo. Plenty of storage including an 8X6 cedar closet. Outdoor space has covered patio, columned carport and well manicured partially fenced yard. Detached large garage. For more info & photos, go to www.atlasrealtyinc.com $205,000 MLS# 12-2053 Call Angie at 570-885-4896 Terry at 570-885-3041

3 bedroom, 2 bath home in great condition in park. $18,000. Financing available with $3,000 down. Call 570-477-2845

TAYLOR OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, JUNE 10 12 - 2PM

Very large, remodeled, 2 bedroom apartment, some utilities & stove included. Nice backyard. Available immediately $725.00 a month Call 570-842-0740 no calls after 8pm.

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. LOW TAXES! For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-733 $189,900 Call Keri 570-885-5082

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JENKINS TWP.

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WEST PITTSTON

225-227 Boston Ave Double block. Wyoming Area schools. Out of flood zone. 1 side rented to long term tenant at $525 /month. Other side remodeled - move in or rent at $650/month. 3 bedrooms each side, gas furnaces, sunrooms, large yard. $149,000. Call 570-357-0042

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SHAVERTOWN LOCATED IN ECHO VALLEY ESTATES. 1980 15X80 mobile, 2 bedroom, $5500 obo. 570-696-1470

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

AVOCA

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

FORTY FORT Yates Street

Excellent neighborhood. 3 bedroom apt. with spacious living room, 1.5 baths, off street parking, no pets, no smoking. $750 month + utilities Call 570-287-9009 for appointment

FORTY FORT

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America Realty Efficiencies $500+ utilities 288-1422

Remodeling in progress, all 2nd floors, all new kitchen appliances, laundry, parking. 2 year leases, No pets or Smoking, Employment application mandatory.

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. $1,100 monthly plus utilities. No smoking. Call 570-472-1110

LARKSVILLE AVAILABLE

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

LUZERNE 378 Miller Street

1st floor, modern, 1 bedroom. living room, large kitchen, stove, new bath, clean basement. Laundry hookups, enclosed porch. Parking. No pets/ smoking. $500, includes heat & water. Call 570-288-9843

MOUNTAIN TOP WOODBRYN 1 & 2 Bedroom.

No pets. Rents based on income start at $405 & $440. Handicap Accessible.

HANDICAP UNIT AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

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NANTICOKE Completely renovat-

W-B Near General Hospital

UNITS-INPROGRESS America Realty Rentals

288-1422

Remodeling work in progress, all units large, 1 bedroom with aesthetic fireplaces, all 1st floors, new kitchen appliances, laundry, flooring - carpeting, etc. all $625+ utilities. All 2 Year Leases. No Pets-No Smoking, Employ ment Applications Mandatory.

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room, quiet neighborhood, off-street parking, newly renovated. All appliances included. $470/month. Call 570-441-4101

PITTSTON rooms, 1 large

3 bedroom, completely renovated, corian counters, off street parking. $550/per month. Utilities by tenant. Call 570-654-5387

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1ST FLOOR, 5 ROOMS Recently renovated. All appliances, washer/dryer hookup. Wall to wall carpeting & window dressings. Off street parking. $600 per month + utilities, security & references. No smoking. No pets. Call 570-574-1143

WEST PITTSTON

2 bedrooms, refrigerator & stove, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, large yard. No pets. $600/ month, plus utilities & security. 570-237-2076

WEST PITTSTON

2nd floor, 1 bedroom Eat-in kitchen, stove, refrigerator, disposal. Full bath Living room, den washer/dryer in basement. $600/ month + electric. References, credit check, security + 1st month. No smoking, no pets. 570.262.0671

Commercial Properties

DOLPHIN PLAZA

Rte. 315 1,000 & 3,800 Sq. Ft. WILL DIVIDE OFFICE / RETAIL Call 570-829-1206

MEDICAL OFFICE

Suite for lease in modern building in Avoca. Designed for 2 physicans. 2,800 sq ft, 6 exam rooms, large reception area, breakroom/kitchen, file room, 2 restrooms, lab area, 2 private offices. Excellent condition. Close to I-81. 50+ parking spots available. 570-954-7950

OFFICE SPACE

Located on Main St., Avoca, within professional building. Small Office. $650, all utilities included. 570-457-2945

ed 1 bedroom apartment. $450 + 1st, security & electric. 516-216-3539 or 570-497-9966

NANTICOKE/ALDEN Two level, 1 bed-

Apartments/ Unfurnished

PITTSTON

Office Space & Living Quarters $525/month Call (570)883-1062

315 PLAZA 1,750 SQ. FT. & 3,400 SQ.FT OFFICE/RETAIL 570-829-1206

950

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

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HARDING

Mt. Zion Road 6 rooms & bath, no pets or smoking. $650/month, plus utilities & security. Call 570-388-2675 or 570-388-6860

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DURYEA

2 bedrooms, 1 bath, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets, totally remodeled. $500/ month, + utilities & security. Available immediately. Call Brian 570-299-0298

PITTSTON

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, refrigerator, stove, washer/ dryer included. No pets. New gas furnace & gas hot water heater. $600/month, plus utilities & security. Call 570-655-4691

PITTSTON TWP.

MAINTENANCE FREE! 2 Large Bedrooms.

Off-Street Parking No Smoking. $575 + utilities, security, last month. 570-885-4206

Hauling & Trucking

ALWAYS READY HAULING Property & Estate Cleanups, Attics, Cellars, Yards, Garages, Construction Sites, Flood Damage & More. CHEAPER THAN A DUMPSTER!! SAME DAY SERVICE Free Estimates 570-301-3754

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HAZLETON EAGLE ROCK R E S O RT Gated Community. 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 1.5 bath. Beautiful custom home, finished basement, stone fireplace, many many amenities, including swimming pool, golf, tennis, skiing, fitness center, among more... Located on a lakeview property, Quiet & Secure, $1200/per month, For rent OR for sale. Please call 215-416-2497

PITTSTON

2 bedrooms, refrigerator & stove , washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, pets ok. $650/month, plus utilities & security. (570)814-2752

PLAINS

3 bedrooms, 1 bath, Semi modern kitchen, full basement, stove and refrigerator included. no pets, no smoking. $650/per month. 570-430-2532

WILKES-BARRE

3 bedrooms, close to Kings and downtown. Includes range & fridge. $700/month, first, last & security. Tenant pays heat, electric & water. Call 718-791-5252 or 718-877-7436

959 Mobile Homes

ASHLEY

Carey’s Patch Nice yard, quiet area. 2 bedroom. Carpeted. Washer / dryer hookups. Gas heat / water. $600 + security & utilities. 570-821-7005

1135

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DUPONT

House trailer on permanent foundation, 4 rooms & bath, full cellar, yard, off street parking. No pets. $400/month + utilities, security & lease. 570-654-4398

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Appliance Service

ECO-FRIENDLY APPLIANCE TECH.

25 Years Experience fixing major appliances: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Compactors. Most brands. Free phone advice & all work guaranteed. No service charge for visit. 570-706-6577

1024

Building & Remodeling

1st. Quality Construction Co.

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

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Masonry

CONCRET E & MASONRY Brick, block, walks, drives, stucco, stone, steps, porches, chimneys & repairs. Quality craftsmanship by an affordable professional.

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Painting & Wallpaper

A.B.C. Professional Painting 36 Yrs Experience We Specialize In New Construction Residential Repaints Comm./Industrial All Insurance Claims Apartments Interior/Exterior Spray,Brush, Rolls WallpaperRemoval Cabinet Refinishing Drywall/Finishing Power Washing Deck Specialist Handy Man FREE ESTIMATES Larry Neer 570-606-9638

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Paving & Excavating

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Roofing & Siding

J & F CONSTRUCTION All types of roofing. Repairs & Installation 25 Years Experience Licensed/Insured Free Estimates Reliable Service 570-855-4259

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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

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Z71 ALL STAR EDITION

This Is No “Plain Jane” Truck

O R

23 AVAILABLE

MSRP $

PER MONTH For 24 Mos.

†

Sale Price $ Starting At

PER MONTH For 24 Mos.

Stk. #12588, 2.4L DOHC, 6 Speed Automatic Transmission, Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, OnStar w/ Turn-By-Turn Navigation, Remote Keyless Entry, AM/FM/CD/MP3, XM Satellite Radio

50 AVAILABLE

MSRP $

LEASE FOR ONLY

249

†

2012 CHEVY MALIBU LS

Stk. #12652, 1.8 ECOTEC VVT DOHC 4 Cylinder, 6 Speed Auto, Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Power Mirrors, Bluetooth, OnStar w/ Turn-By-Turn Navigation, XM Satellite Radio, Front Bucket Seats, USB Audio Interface

18,865

on select trucks

APR For 60 Mos.

MSRP $

LEASE FOR ONLY

TRADE-IN BONUS CASH

221 Conyngham Ave., Wilkes-Barre CALL 822-2772 FOR MORE INFO.

Must own/lease 1999 or newer Saturn vehicle to qualify.

2012 CHEVY IMPALA

1500 REGULAR CAB

LS SEDAN

MPG hwy

24,175

MSRP $

Stk. #12676, 1.8L Ecotec-VVT DOHC 4 Cyl, Auto, Stabilitrak, XM Radio, AM/FM/CD, PDL, A/C, Rear Wiper Washer, Spoiler, OnStar

Starting At

12 AVAILABLE $

15 999 ,

2012 CHEVY CAMARO

COUPE

Stk. #12525, Vortec 4.3L V6 MFI 4 Speed Automatic, Air Conditioning, Locking Rear Diﬀerential, 17” Steel Wheels, 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat, Stabilitrak

APR For 60 Mos.

Starting At

20 999

2012 CHEVY MALIBU

MPG hwy

1LT • 2LS • 1SS • 2SS Stk. #12610 CONVERTIBLE Starting At

Stk. #12702, 2.4L DOHC 4V ECOTEC, 6 Speed Automatic Tapshift Manual Trans., Air, PW, PDL, Onstar w/ Turn-By-Turn Navigation, Remote Keyless Entry, XM Satellite MSRP $ 22,890 Radio, AM/FM/CD/MP3 Format,

23 450 0

8 $ AVAILABLE

APR For 60 Mos.

Starting At

18 999

46,105

MSRP $

APR For 60 Mos.

Starting At ,

2012 CHEVY SILVERADO

36,560

†

1500 4WD CREW CAB

Stk. #12584, 5.3L V8, AT, A/C, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, EZ Lift Tailgate, Locking Rear Diﬀerential, Alum. Wheels, OnStar Turn-byTurn Navigation, XM Satellite

MSRP $

41 999

APR For 72 Mos.

Stk. #12606, Vortec 5.3 SFI V8 6 Speed Automatic, 2nd Row Bench, Power Options, F/R Air, XM Satellite Radio, Onstar, Luggage Rack, 3rd Row Seat, Assist Steps, Remote Start Pickup Package

22 499

LS 4X4

Starting At

20 AVAILABLE $

2012 CHEVY SUBURBAN

26,665

Stk. #12063, 3.5L V6 Automatic, Dual Zone Air Conditioning, Stabilitrak, Six-Way Power Driver Seat, PW, PDL, Tilt, OnStar, XM Satellite Radio

APR For 60 Mos.

Starting At

29 999

*Price of vehicle plus tax and tags. Prices include all rebates. * Price also includes Trade-In Bonus Cash (see dealer for qualiﬁcation). *† Price includes AARP incentive (See dealer for details); SILVERADO - Lease for $299 per month plus tax & tags, 39 month lease, 10K miles per year; $1,299 due at leasing signing. Lease payment includes GM competitive lease incentive (must currently lease a 1999 or newer non-GM vehicle to qualify, GM competitive lease can be transferred in same household; Low APR in lieu of rebates; †CRUZE- $149 per month plus tax, 24 month lease, 12K miles per year, Total due at signing $2418.38=includes tags and 1st payment; †MALIBU- $169 per month plus tax, 24 month lease, 12K miles per year, Total due at signing=$2198.83. Includes tags and 1st payment; †EQUINOX- $219 per month plus tax, 24 month lease, 12K miles per year, Total due at signing=$2354. Includes tags and 1st payment; †TRAVERSE - $249 per month plus tax, 24 month lease, 12K miles per year, Total due at signing=$1514. Includes tags & 1st payment; Lease Specials are to well qualiﬁed buyers (S-Tier 800+) Artwork for illustration only. Must take delivery by July 2, 2012. Not responsible for typographical errors.

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Logistics/ Transportation

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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.

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