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Msgr. Sempa won’t like this

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years, said she came back to volunteer during that time and was overwhelmed with the response of the parishioners, many of whom themselves were flooded, and the leadership of their pastor Msgr. John Sempa, who truly led by example working alongside the members of his flock preparing thousands of meals to feed those in need. Her enthusiasm was infectious, so much so that it prompted me to add something I had no intention of ever revealing. But, caught up in the moment, I deemed it not merely appropriate but also necessary. “I’d like to add something about Msgr. Sempa,” I told the gathering of close to 70 when Ms. Hinchey had finished. What I told them was that last December when the Sunday Dispatch called for nominees for our annual Greater Pittston Person of the Year award, more than one parishioner of Corpus Christi parish nominated Msgr. Sempa. And

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every one who did said the same thing: but don’t tell him it was me. I did not know Msgr. Sempa but they sure did. And one of the things they knew was that, while most deserving of the award in the eyes of many, he would never accept any accolade, and certainly not one for the role he played following the flood. As I pondered how to handle their heartfelt but “iffy” nominations of this apparent priest among priests, I happened to find myself sitting right next to Msgr. Sempa’s brother, Fran Sempa, a U.S. Attorney in Lackawanna County, at a Christmas Eve luncheon in Scranton. I took advantage of the situation to tell him about my dilemma and he, basically, said, “Good luck with that. You don’t know my brother. He will never accept it.” Undaunted, I stopped by the Corpus Christi rectory a day or two later and was cordially welcomed by a tee-shirt and

jeans wearing Msgr. Sempa who invited me to take a seat at the kitchen table and began to put on a pot of coffee. As he did, he casually remarked, “I know why you’re here, Mr. Ackerman, and the answer is no.” Apparently he had spoken with his brother. “May I make a suggestion?” he asked as he poured my coffee making me feel completely at home. “Why not make the people who were flooded your Persons of the Year? They’re the real heroes. We were just doing what Christians are supposed to do but they’re out there fighting to put their lives back together. And they are doing it with great dignity.” He added two things: one, don’t call them victims, he said. “They are not victims,” he emphasized. “That term is demeaning. They’re heroes.” The second thing was this: and leave my name out of it. We followed his advice to the letter. Well, up to now. “Our Flooded Neighbors”

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were indeed named Greater Pittston Persons of the Year. And never once did the word “victim” appear. And if it weren’t for last Sunday’s church tour and Sharon Hinchey’s impassioned words, I would have made good on Msgr. Sempa’s request of anonymity as well. But I just could not resist. Sorry, Monsignor. I’ll try to redeem myself (the word redeem being significant here) by using this opportunity to point out that all of us can thank and honor Msgr. Sempa and the parishioners of Corpus Christi in a very concrete way today by attending the parish’s second annual bazaar which concludes on the grounds of Holy Redeemer (get it?) Church located on Route 92 in Harding. The hours are 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and there’ll be plenty of food, fun and good music. If you go, there’s no need to tell Msgr. Sempa “Ed Ackerman sent you.” The less said about this column the better.

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Sharon (Cravatta) Hinchey had not been on a Greater Pittston Historical Churches tour before but made sure she attended this year’s, the seventh, conducted last Sunday. After all, this year’s tour encompassed the churches of her native West Pittston, and that included one of particular interest to her. At Immaculate Conception Church, now part of Corpus Christi parish, on Luzerne Avenue, the fifth stop on the tour which had begun on Exeter Avenue at flood-damaged First United Presbyterian Church, Sharon quietly awaited an opportunity to speak. When she did, she enthusiastically talked about how the people of this church, the church she had attended as a little girl, rose to the occasion during last September’s devastating flood, feeding and caring for their flooded West Pittston neighbors. Sharon, who has lived in Kingston for more than 30

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T H E C L O S U R E O F S T. R O C C O ’ S

St. Rocco's Church Pastor, the Rev. Joseph Sibilano, OSJ, left, and parishoners Rose Marie Andrush, and Theresa abd Dan Grabo talk about the closing of the church today. BILL TARUTIS PHOTOS/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH

‘This church is our family’ Final Mass to be celebrated today at historic 92-year-old St. Rocco’s Church By JOE HEALEY

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Church, the 92-year-old landmark parish in South Pittston, will be locked and parishioners relocated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, about a mile away. The two parishes have been merged into one under the name St. Joseph Marello, the founder of the Oblates of St. Joseph priestly order.

“Our hearts are broken,” said Rose Marie Andrush as she brushed back tears. Andrush and four other parishioners, Theresa Grabo, Dan Grabo, Phil DePhillips and Danny Argo, gathered with their beloved priest, the Rev. Joseph SibSee ST. ROCCO'S, Page 28

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heir families helped dig the foundation and build a church. Their babies were baptized here. At weddings they celebrated. At funerals they mourned. Now, today, they gather one final time to say goodbye. The doors of St. Rocco’s

This statue of St. Rocco stands in the side chapel of St. Rocco's Church on Tompkins Street in Pittston. The final Mass at the church will be celebrated today.

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HOMETOWN HEROES MEMORIAL

U. S. Army Corporal Dale Kridlo

1st Lt. Jeffery DePrimo

Compiled by Jack Smiles

pont, State Trooper Joshua D. Miller, and Police Officer Rodney F. Pocceschi. The project, which includes a 50-foot flag pole, five black polished monuments with affixed brass plates engraved with the likeness and information of the memorialized heroes and a pair of search lights will be dedicated in a ceremony today at 2 p.m. The chamber also plans to plant a tree to honor retired United States Army Captain Thomas Jerome "T.J" Hromisin who was severely wounded in Iraq. An old-fashioned allAmerican picinic with hot dogs, hamburgs, apple pie and lemonade will follow in the adjacent YMCA parking lot. Adonizio said the outpouring of in-kind and monetary support for the project was heartwarming. Those memorialized are: U.S. Army Spc. Dale Kridlo, 33, was killed on Sunday, November 7, 2010 in Kunar, Afghanistan, by wounds incurred when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire. He lived in Hughestown and was a Pittston Area graduate. Kridlo was assigned to the 27th Engineer Battalion, 20th Engineer Brigade, XVIII Airborne Corps, out of Fort Bragg, N.C.

Lt. Col Richard Berrettini

State Trooper Joshua D. Miller

Police Officer Rodney F. Pocceschi.

Army Captain Thomas Jerome "T.J" Hromisin

guitarists, released a CD of instrumental guitar music composed by DePrimo. DePrimo was not married. He left two sisters, Jodi Ann and Danielle and parents Joseph and Helen DePrimo, all from Pittston. Lt. Col Richard Berrettini, 52, a Pennsylvania Army National Guard officer who grew up in Dupont, died on January 11, 2008 nine days after the Humvee he was riding in as a platoon leader was hit by an improvised explosive device in Khowst Province, Afghanistan. He died at the Brooke Army Medical Center in Texas. He was buried from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Pittston. He is survived by two sons, Vincent and Christopher Berrettini, of Eldred, Pa.; and a brother, Nello Berrettini, of Dupont Pennsylvania State Trooper Joshua Miller, a Pittston Area Patriot, class of ’92, was just a week shy of his 35th birthday when he was killed on June 7, 2009, in a gun fight with Daniel Autenrieth, who wielded a gun and kidnapped his own 9-year-old son during a custody exchange at the boy’s home in Nazareth. Trooper Miller’s left daughters Breana, Justine

and Joslyn and his wife Angie. Trooper Miller’s funeral was unlike anything the area had ever seen. It’s estimated that 2,000 law enforcement officers representing 48 of the 50 states including Alaska came to massive funeral at Pittston Area’s Charley Trippi Stadium, where Miller was eulogized by then-Gov. Ed Rendell. Several hundred more people lined the route of the procession of 600 cars and 52 motorcycles. A portion of Route 611 in Monroe County, near the site where he was killed, was designated the Trooper Joshua D.Miller Memorial Highway. A bill approved by Congress will name the Pittston Post Office the Trooper Joshua D.Miller Post Office Building. Pittston native Rodney Pocceschi, 33, was killed in the line of duty as a Virginia Beach, Va., police officer on June 23, 2003 during a traffic stop. His 21year-old killer was a sixtime convicted felon wanted for burglary and assaulting a Virginia Beach officer. Family members Pocceschi said had wanted to be a police officer since he was a Pittston Area High School student. Pocceschi

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n November 2010, on the day of the funeral at St. John the Evangelist Church for U. S. Army Corporal Dale Kridlo who was killed in action in Afghanistan, when the city sent out a mass email, asking that flags be lowered to half staff, chamber president Charlie Adonizio was embarrassed. Unlike the many chamber offices Adonizio had visited in his travels around the country, the Greater Pittston Chamber didn’t have a flag pole. After the Kridlo funeral, Adonizio thought a lot about the sacrifices of Kridlo and others. “We’re free to pursue our businesses in our country because of men like him,” Adonizio said. With that thought in mind, Adonizio decided the chamber should do more than just erect a flag pole. He came up with the idea for a Hometown Heroes Memorial to honor three local servicemen and a two police officers who died in the line of duty. In Feburary, the chamber kicked off a campaign to raise approximately $30,000 for the memorial which will be dedicated today to honor Kridlo, 1st Lt. Jeffery DePrimo, of Pittston; Lt. Col Richard Berrettini, formerly of Du-

Memorial dedication ceremony today at Chamber of Commerce He was performing route clearance duties in Kunar province, considered one of the most dangerous duties. Kridlo was awarded the Bronze Star Medal posthumously, Purple Heart posthumously, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal and Combat Action Badge. Army service was a family tradition. Dale’s late grandfather, Aloysius Kridlo, served in the Army for three years during World War II in Europe. He received five Battle Stars entitling him to the Silver Star. His father Albert is also an Army veteran. He was survived by 11year-old twin daughters, Madelyne and Zoe; father, Albert Kridlo, Hughestown, and mother Michelle Dale, Vero Beach, Fla. Jeffery DePrimo, 35, a first lieutenant with Delta

Company 109th Infantry Division 1st Battalion of the Pennsylvania National Guard, was killed on May 19, 2008 while serving in Afghanistan when the vehicle in which he was riding was hit with an improvised explosive device. DePrimo, a platoon leader for the security force protecting the provincial reconstruction team when the attack occurred, was posthumously be awarded the Purple Heart and Combat Action Badge. Like Kridlo DePrimo followed a family tradition of military service. Both his grandfathers served in World War II, Frank DePrimo in the Pacific and Joe Gitkos in Europe, where he fought on D-Day and earned a Bronze Star with oak leaf cluster and Purple Heart after being wounded in Germany. Like his grandfather DePrimo won the Combat Action Badge and Purple Heart. An accomplished guitarist, DePrimo owned 13 guitars and could play classical and rock. In 2002 his band Mantra, a trio of classic

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Sleepless in Pittston saves 11 14-year-old awakens family, neighbors during fire

SUNDAY DISPATCH, SUNDAY, JULY 1, 2012

MAIN STREET FIRES

By JACK SMILES

jsmiles@psdispatch.com Sharon Walko died in this house fire early Thursday morning in Pittston. CLARK VAN ORDEN/THE TIMES LEADER

Thursday fire claims life of City woman By EDWARD LEWIS elewis@timesleader.com

Michelle Wescott points out her parents' bedroom where her parents slept during a fire on June 20. Michelle woke them up to get out. JACK SMILES/THE SUNDAY DISPATCH

Mike Wescott and John Abent, Elgin’s boyfriend, kicked in the door to Edwards’ apartment. “We yelled for him, but the heat and smoke was too much to enter,” O’Boyle said. Edwards was found by firefighters on a bed in the rear of his apartment, but results of the autopsy determined he had not died from fire or smoke. The exact cause of death will be determined pending the return of toxicology tests, according to the Luzerne County Coroner’s Office.

Fire officials said the blaze is not suspicious. State police fire marshals are investigating. Elgin and Wescott and their children found a place to stay in Hughestown. O’Boyle and Wescott and their children stayed at America’s Best Hotel on Route 315 paid for by the American Red Cross and Commission on Economic Opportunity. But that ended Friday. Now they are living in a camper on a family member’s property. Both families almost lost al-

most everything, though they did salvage a few important documents and one basket of clothes. Their furniture and computer containing family photos were destroyed. “Family, friends and people we don’t even know gave us clothes and food,” Michelle Wescott said, “but our real need now is a place to live.” O’Boyle feels lucky they are alive to look for a place. “If it wasn’t for Michelle, we wouldn’t be here,” she said.

PITTSTON – A North Main Street woman was killed in an overnight house fire early Thursday morning. Sharon Walko, 61, of 757 N. Main St. died from carbon monoxide poisoning. Her death was ruled an accident, said Luzerne County Acting Coroner Bill Lisman. No autopsy is scheduled. She was found by firefighters in the kitchen. It is the second fatal fire in Pittston in the last eight days. Pittston Fire Chief Jim Rooney said multiple fire departments in the Greater Pittston Area responded to the second-alarm blaze, called in at 2:15 a.m. Thursday. There was heavy smoke and fire as firefighters entered the house to find Walko on the kitchen floor, Rooney said. A state police deputy fire marshal is investigating the blaze that is not considered suspiciousm he said. No firefighters were injured in the fire.

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It’s a good thing 14-year-old Michelle Wescott couldn’t sleep. While the upfront news of the fire at 194 S. Main St. in Pittston on June 20 was about the man found dead in a first-floor apartment, the back story was about the 11 lives Wescott saved. Wescott’s mother, Kim O’Boyle, said her daughter was awake in the second-floor apartment while the rest of the family Kim and her fiancée, Mike Wescott, and their sons, Jordan O’Boyle and Mike Wescott Jr., both 11, and the boys’ friend – slept. Sleeping in the apartment above them was a similar family, three children and a couple, the mother, Danielle Elgin, a relative of the Wescotts, whom the children call Aunt Dani. “I couldn’t sleep,” Michelle said. “I was pacing around. I sat down to watch a little bit of TV and I smelled matches.” She ran into her parents’ bedroom. Kim O’Boyle picks up the story. “She came into our room screaming ‘something’s burning in the bathroom. It smells like matches.’ We got up and ran to the bathroom. Mike went in and I couldn’t see him in the smoke.” O’Boyle called 911 at 12:52 a.m. and then screamed for Wescott. He came out. The fire was not in their bathroom, but in the apartment below. O’Boyle yelled ‘let’s get the kids and get out’ and then yelled for someone to get Elgin. “I didn’t know it,” O’Boyle said, “but Michelle was way ahead of me; she was already on her way upstairs.” Once everyone, including dogs and a cat, got out, the attention turned to the first floor apartment where Bernard Edwards, a 55year-old paraplegic, lived alone.

Accountants warn of rough road ahead By JOE HEALEY

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Pittston Area and Wyoming Area school boards both passed 2012-2013 budgets Tuesday night, but both are in trouble moving past the upcoming school year. The Melone brothers, Al in Pittston Area and Tom in Wyoming Area, summarized the budgets for their respective districts on Tuesday night. “We’ll be able to get through the 2012-2013 year, but getting through one year is one issue, and looking ahead always has to be in the back of our minds,” Al Melone told the Pittston Area board. “We need to forward-think. We’re in waters that we’ve never been in before.” Tom Melone warned the Wyoming Area board the district’s savings account could be gone by 2014-2015 school year and it could be operating at $1.1 million in the red.

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Pittston Area

Pittston Area’s $42,038,708 spending plan for 2012-2013 includes $41,283,288 in revenues, a difference of $755,420. The plan includes a 2.4 percent tax increase. The new property tax rate will be 13.4246 mills, or $13.43 for each $1,000 of a property’s assessed value. Of the $42 million budget, 67 percent or $28 million is budgeted for salaries and benefits (42 percent for salaries which totals $18,013,858 and 25 percent for benefits which totals $10,961,992). The district’s fund balance on June 30 is $1,636,106, which covers the difference between expenditures and revenues. The fund balance will be whittled away next year, with an expected balance of $880,686. That fund balance is kept as a rainy day fund in the event of major emergencies or expenses. “No one was furloughed,” Al Melone said. “No building was closed. Jobs were absorbed, but

no one was laid off. So, in theory, we’re all stepping it up.” He said none of the “draconian stuff ” like Al Melone major cuts, closing buildings, layoffs or switching to halfday kindergarten was needed. “I don’t want to get Pollyanna about this, but everyone is intact,” Melone said. But board member Bob Linsky issued a warning. “Next year is probably a whole different story,” Linsky said. “And some of those draconian measures that are being taken throughout the area now might be our reality next year unless we start tightening our belts….” Charles Hatchko, of Jenkins Township, took issues with district employees getting a payout of $11,000 if they don’t take benefits. “That’s absolutely ludicrous. Look what happened in Wisconsin,” he said. “School teachers better wake up or you’re going to have political radicalism in Pennsylvania. They’re going to really start going after teachers’ unions. I’m just giving you people a warning.” The teachers’ union agreed to a one-year wage freeze for a oneyear extension on its contract, Melone said. School board president Tony Guariglia said the district is in better position than most in the area. “We have come in without losing a program for a child, we’ve come in without eliminating kindergartens, without eliminating a position,” Guariglia said. “I think that’s admirable when you’re looking at our job, which is to educate the students of Pittston Area.” He said belt tightening and attrition were two factors that helped save money “We were able to come in in a wonderfully different position compared to other school districts in the area,” he said. But Melone said hard work is ahead. “The heavy lifting will start in the fall,” Melone said. “We’re taking it one year at a time, but then unpleasant things will begin

to happen. It’ll be tough sledding.” The budget was approved unanimously by the board. Wyoming Area

The $29,650,389 spending plan for 2012-2013 includes $29,092,745 in revenues, a difference of $557,644. The district’s fund balance on July 1 is expected to be $3,089,536, which covers the $557,644 difference between expenditures and revenues. The fund balance will be whittled away next year, with an expected balance of $2,531,892. In Luzerne County, a 3.5 percent tax increase will mean the millage rate is set at 13.5408 mills and in Wyoming County the hike will be 7.87 percent, adjusting the millage rate to 77.3780 mills. A taxpayer in Luzerne County can expect to pay $53 to $82 more and a taxpayer in Wyoming County can expect to pay $91 to $395 more. The estimated fund balance on June 30, 2013 is expected to be $2.5 million down from $3 million on July 1, 2012. Of the $29 million budget, $13,398,966 is budgeted for salaries and $6,399,098 for benefits. Salaries were calculated at the 2010-2011 rate because the professional employees’ contract expired. “The professional staff is currently working without a contract which expired Aug. 31, 2010,” Melone said, adding the 20112012 and 2012-2013 years are unsettled and will have to be addressed when a new contract is formulated. Benefits from Blue Cross through the Northeastern Pennsylvania School Districts Health Trust included a 10.3 percent increase, or about $300,000. The board was notified of several increases in spending. The district’s workers compensation insurance increased by $55,000; the public relations position and some of the educational consultant positions were restored, costing $30,000; and the property and casualty insurance plan was increased by $67,000 because of damage to JFK Elementary School in Exeter. An explosion at a neighboring house blew out the school’s windows,

cracked walls and doors and knocked down light fixtures. Also, between $80,000 and $100,000 in Tom Melone property taxes the district received will be returned to taxpayers whose properties were taken off the tax rolls due to recent flood damage. As Melone ended his presentation, he looked to the future and warned the board. He said if spending continues on the same path it is on now, the district’s reserve fund balance will be depleted and the district will be forced to operate with a deficit of $1.1 million. His calculations keep the tax rate the same at the local and state funding level, assuming all

the district’s other expenses stay the same. “It’s a great starting point for the board to have some serious dialogue going forward,” he said. Board President Frank Casarella said more than $800,000 in cuts had been made since the budget was originally drafted, but now the board must focus on the future. “It’s important to see where we are financially, and where we have to go.” Exeter resident George Race chastised the board for not making the big cuts that need to be made. He said the board had the opportunity to eliminate positions and close district buildings, but chose not to. Race said the district will have to reconsider some of these measures soon. The budget was approved unanimously by the board.

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Hayden’s husband passed away, but they had two children, Kevin Hayden of Dupont and Jeffrey Hayden of Rochester, and three grandchildren: Brianna, Jeffrey and David. “I’m very proud of them all.” She said she thanks the Lord for giving her strength every day. “It’s my way of loving people and loving the Lord. I pray. That’s my way. You need to testify a little bit,” she said. Dr. Frank Casarella, president of the Wyoming Area School Board, said Hayden was an asset to the school district

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Her record was spotless. After 30 years of running the sweeper and mopping the floors at Montgomery Avenue Elementary School, Mary Ann Hayden emptied her final pencil sharpener and retired on the last day of school. “I’m going to miss everybody so much,” the long time janitress said. “I’m even going to miss my work. I’m the Energizer bunny. I keep going and going.” Hayden is 83, but gets around like spry 60 year old. “The teachers were so nice to me and I try to please everyone, and they said, ‘You did.’” As part of her job, she ran the sweeper, dusted all the computers, took out the garbage, emptied the pencil sharpeners, wash all the desks, and keeps seven classrooms, five offices, four “little bathrooms,” and the nurses office clean. “I’m the last one of the oldtimers,” she said. “I do everything by hand. There’s not a paper on the floor when I get done.” Recently, Hayden said, a first grade girl at the school said she felt sorry for Hayden. “I feel sorry for you because you work so hard.” Hayden laughed. She said the children are “such a joy.” In her free time, Hayden teaches Sunday School and visits relatives and friends in local nursing homes. “I go and talk with the seniors,” she said. “One time I lined them all up and I gave them all roses. When I made their day, they made my day.” She’ll still be cleaning, just not the school. “There’s my house,” Hayden said. “I have seven rooms so I’ll be doing a lot of cleaning there.” She only lives a few blocks from the school.

“I’m the last one of the old-timers. I do everything by hand. There’s not a paper on the floor when I get done.”

Mary Ann Hayden, 83, of West Pittston reacently retired as a cleaning lady from the Montgomery Avenue Elementary School in Wyoming Area. As part of her job, she ran the sweeper, dusted all the computers, took out the garbage, emptied the pencil sharpeners, wash all the desks, and keeps seven classrooms, five offices, four bathrooms and the nurses office clean.

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Mary Ann Hayden retires after more than 30 years of cleaning Mongomery Avenue Elementary

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WP student serves as guest page in Pa. Senate Klassner Award in recognition of her achievement through perseverance in athletics. She was one of 103 students who completed their Sem educations on May 27.

Dr. Kathio meets with Mass. governor

Graduates from Ithaca Arielle Manganiello, of Pittston, graduated from Ithaca College’s School of Humanities and Sciences with a major in Psychology in May.

Mary Pat Blaskiewicz, West Pittston, Luzerne County, recently served as a guest page for the Pennsylvania Senate. A returning sophomore at Holy Redeemer High School, Mary Pat is a high honors student who enjoys chorus and playing the piano. Standing left to right are Senator Lisa Baker, father Tom Blaskiewicz, grandfather Pat Solano and Senator John Yudichak. Seated is Mary Pat Blaskiewicz. Graduates with honors David Russell Amici, son of John and Terri (Pahl) Amici, of Havre de Grace, MD, graduated with honors on June 7 from Havre de Grace High School. He will attend the University of Ma-

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ryland in the fall. He is the grandson of David and Rita Paul, Jenkins Twp.; Jack and Karen Amici, Drums; and the greatgrandson of Rita Hensley, of Hughestown, and the late Russell Hensley. Romanowski honored Wyoming Seminary graduate Ann Romanowski, of West Pittston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Romanowski, received the Harry W. Wilson Memorial Award during the school’s 168th commencement, in recognition of her excellence and versatility in sports and for true sportsmanship. Prior to commencement, Romanowski received the Karen

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Name omitted The name of Kayla Forlenza was omitted from a list of Tenth Street Elementary School awards in the June 24 edition of the Sunday Dispatch. Forlenza received an award for Certificate of Excellence. Dean’s list Samantha Scott, of Falls, was named to The University of Scranton’s dean’s list for the spring semester, having earned a 4.0 grade point average. She is a freshman majoring in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology and is beginning research with a microbiology professor at the university. Dean’s list recognizes students for academic excellence. A student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hours to make the Dean’s List. Sadie Smiles of Wyoming and the WA class of 2009, was named to the Dean’s List at the College of Communication at Penn State Unversity Main Campus for the spring semester. Paige Bronsburg, of West Wyoming, has been named to the dean’s list at The Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York. The dean’s list recognizes students with a G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher. Bronsburg was also selected by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society to attend their annual International Convention in Nashville, Tennesee. The daughter of Mark and Nancy Bronsburg, she is majoring in International Marketing with a minor in Economics.

Dr. I.H. Kathio, a veterinarian with offices in Pittston, announced he was appointed by the Pakistan government to assist with US-Pakistan diplomacy. Dr. Kathio said he is working to improve relations between both countries and recently had a discussion on the subject with Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts in Philadelphia. The two are pictured above with Dr. Kathio on the left.

Honored at Sem Olivia Bolus of Exeter along with Sun Ho Lee of Seoul, South Korea, Katherine Marsman of Wantagh, N.Y. and Ashlyn Reiser of Shavertown, received the Jennie Hess Wandell Scholarship Award for academic achievements and school leadership during the school’s 168th Commencement. Earns law degree Peter Justin ( PJ) Biscontini received his Juris Doctorate from Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pa. on June 3. While at Duquesne Law, Biscontini served as Vice- President of the Student Bar Association. Academically, Biscontini was selected as Articles Editor for the Duquesne Business Law Review Journal wherein he authored an article published in the Winter, 2011 issue. Biscontini was a merit based member in the aggressive Moot Court Trial Advocacy Team at Duquesne Law and was chosen to compete at the San Diego De-

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fense Trial Lawyers competition. He has supplemented his legal studies through internships at the Luzerne County District Attorney’s Office and the regional law firm of Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn, PC, Kingston. Biscontini obtained his B.S. in Political Science from Kings College, Wilkes- Barre, in 2009. He is the son of Peter and Nancy See CHATTER, Page 25

Sixth annual motorcycle run is set By JACK SMILES

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Stephanie Jallen likes to call her attempt at making the United States Paralympic Team for the 2014 games in Moscow her “journey.” Part of that journey is on a motorcycle. TheSixthAnnualStephanieJallen Motorcycle Run is next Sunday, July 8 at St. Barbara Church grounds at the corner of Memorial Avenue and Erie Street, Exeter. St. Barbara, formerly St. Anthony of Padua Church, is one-block off Route11. That’s something new. For the first five years, Stephanie’s Run started in West Wyoming and ended in Wilkes-Barre Township. This year it is contained to the

Greater Pittston area as it begins and ends at St. Barbara’s. Registration forridersisfrom 9:30 a.m. to Stephanie noon when the bikes pull out. They should roar back to St. Barbara’s around 1:30 p.m. The procession is coordinated by Dave Corby and will be escorted by the sheriff’s department. Street rods by Bbuster’s Car Club will help block intersections. Registration is $15 for each rider which includes a $10 meal ticket for a pasta and meatball dinner catered by Marianacci’s restaurant. Non-riders are welcome. General admission is $5 and includes hot dogs, hamburgers and beer. St. Barbara’s has an indoor hall and a large pavilion so the party rocks on with five bands, rain or shine. “Iron Cowboy” will close as the headliner, with warm ups by “Flaxy Morgan,” “Breakdown Jimmy,” “Eddie and the Dream-

ers” and “Hidden Drive.” Theeventismorethanarideand a music party; there are multiple vendors including face painting by Just Plain Crazy Face Art and More, Brackney Leather, Blue Ribbon Ice Cream, Pocono Mountain Leather, Twistin’ the Wick which specializes in personalized mugs, shirts, beer steins, koozies, license plates and coasters and CoolRideCustomswhichspecializes in LED lighting and accessories for motorcycles and many others. Additional vendors are welcome and can call 690-3028. There will be raffles, including a wheelbarrow of cheer of 30 bottles of liquor and a wheelbarrow. Bottles can be exchanged at any Wine and Spirits Store without a receipt. There are an estimated 40 bas-

Stephanie Jallen in action on the first day of DSUSA NORAM ski racing at Copper Mountain in Colorado on Dec. 12, 2011. (Photo curtesy of Reed Hoffmann)

kets for basket raffle plus many other certificates from local businesses. Chances are $10 each. And don’t forget the dunk tank. Jallen’s mother, Debbie, said it will be a big day. “It’s shaping up to be the best Stephanie Jallen Mo-

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torcycle Run to date. We typically get 250 to 300 bikes and we’re hoping for more.” Anyone interested in helping with the motorcycle run is welcome to call Debbie Jallen at 690-3028.

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a good time for all and everyone is encouraged to attend. Anyone who has any questions can contact the church at 6540283.The First Baptist Church, Water St., Pittston, is running a bus trip to Sight and Sound in Lancaster to see the production, Jonah on September 15. Rev. James H. Breese is the pastor of First Baptist Church. For more information, please contact the church office at (570) 654-0283.

Blue Army First Friday Vigil July 6 The Blue Army First Friday Prayer Vigil will be held at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary, Route 315, Laflin, on July 6, beginning with confessions at 8:00 p.m., followed by Mass to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at 9:00 p.m., exposition and benediction of the Most Blessed Sacra-

Wednesday For additional information call 570-693-1918. BENNETT PRESBYTERIAN 501 Bennett Street, Luzerne Everyone is welcome. The church is handicap accessible. Vacation Bible School will be held from July 16-20 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The theme will be “Sky” All children are welcome. Information can be obtained by calling 288-7361 or 695-2853. 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.

ment, prayers to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The night concludes with the Scapular Enrollment of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. All are welcome.

Non-perishable food items and monetary donations are accepted at this time. If you have a prayer request, call Pastor Dietz who will activate prayer chain. BRICK UNITED METHODIST 935 Foote Ave., Duryea (570)457-4424 Pastor Sharon Dietz (570) 282-0104 Sunday Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School – 10:15 a.m. during morning Worship Services for ages 3-12 Communion first Sunday of each month – non perishable food items will be collected this day. Mondays – Bible study – 6 p.m. alternating each week with Bethel UM Church, Avoca. Miracle of Awareness – coffee time – 6 p.m. meeting 7 p.m. Thursday – New beginnings meeting 7 p.m. Third Thursday of each month – United Methodist Women – 6:30 p.m. CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE CHURCH Luzerne Ave. and Parke Street West Pittston

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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. James H. Breese, pastor, Water Street, Pittston The First Baptist Church of Pittston, located on Water Street, invites the entire community to its annual parking lot picnic. The picnic will be held Sunday, July 8 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot along the side of the church adjacent to Cron Street. The picnic is the church’s way of saying thank you to the community and includes free food, special music and fellowship for both young and old. The parking lot picnic always promises to be

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UCC 500 Luzerne Avenue West Pittston Rev. Joan Mitchell, Pastor Sanctuary is handicapped accessible. Sunday at 11 a.m. Morning Worship Service FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 14 Broad Street Pittston Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. with Rev. William N. Lukesh. FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH West Pittston Rev. James Thyren 654-8121 July 1 – 11 a.m. Worship; 2 p.m. Church picnic at Camp Lackawanna July 8 – 11 a.m. Worship Services are being held at St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church on 1700 Wyoming Ave, See FAITH, Page 11

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The First Baptist Church of Pittston, located on Water Street, invites the entire community to its annual parking lot picnic. The picnic will be held Sunday, July 8, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot along the side of the church adjacent to Cron Street. The picnic is the church’s way of saying thank you to the community and includes free food, special music and fellowship for both young and old. Anyone who has any questions can contact the church at 6540283. Rev. James H. Breese is the pastor of First Baptist Church. PEDIATRIC CLINIC The Care and Concern Pediatric Health Clinic, located in the former Seton Catholic School building on William Street in Pittston, will be open the first and third Thursday of each month. Free health care is provided for infants through age 11. Registration is from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Participants should bring your child’s immunization records with them. Parents or guardians must be present to have their child examined. All services are free and confidential. The clinic is sponsored by the Care and Concern ministries of the Parish Community of St. John the Evangelist, Msgr. John Bendik, Pastor. For more information call 855-6035.

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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 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 8:00 a.m. Traditional Mass 10:30 a.m. Traditional High Mass Daily Mass 9:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday On Saturday, July 14 the annual outdoor Chicken BBQ will take place at the church grounds. You can purchase tickets from any YMS of R member. Also you can pick them up at the rectory.

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.

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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. Thank you to the 40 altar servers from around our diocese who participated in “Altar Servers’ Day” on the seminary grounds this past Friday. It was a wonderful day of many fun activities, instructional talks on their role as altar servers, a picnic lunch, which concluded with Mass. Special thanks to all the volunteers who assisted the Oblate Fathers with making this day so special and memorable. The weekly Mass and Novena to St. Joseph and St. Joseph Marello will be held this Wednesday, July 4, despite the Independence Day holiday. The monthly vocation Holy Hour will be held this Thursday, July 5, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the seminary chapel. The Holy Hour consists of exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, private adoration, recitation of the rosary with vocation theme meditations, Scriptural reflection, general intercessions and benediction. Rev. Paul McDonnell, O.S.J., seminary rector, invites the area faithful to participate in this monthly devotion praying for an increase of vocations to the priesthood and religious life. The Blue Army First Friday Prayer Vigil will be held on July 6, beginning with confessions at

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Donations are $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. An Altar and Rosary Bus Trip will be held on August 19. The bus will be leaving the Park & Ride on Oak St., Pittston Twp. at 9:15 a.m. and returning between 7:30-8:00 p.m. Cost is $63 which includes the play “They’re Playing Our Song,” dinner and stop in Tannersville. Payment due by July 1. Call 654-2876 for details. Anyone wishing to donate fresh flowers in memory of a loved one may bring them to the church on Saturday morning. 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. 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 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Daily Mass: 8 a.m. Confessions: Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. and by appointment Vacation Bible School Thank you to all who helped with our annual Vacation Bible School. The bible school was coordinated by Sister Mary Ann and under the direction of Linda Day, Barbara Quinn, Tammie Galli, Michael Sowa, and Mary Catherine Petrozella. They were assisted by Jo Ann McHale and Joanne Petrochco. There were 72

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The address for the parish webpage is www.eucharist-pittston.org. You will find links to the Schedule for Liturgical Ministers, our weekly bulletins, monthly calendars, upcoming events and additional information. Check out our parish Facebook page for all the latest information. The address is www.facebook.com/OLEPARISH. 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. Notify the parish office of anyone desiring these Sacraments, as well as anyone in the hospital or a nursing home. PRINCE OF PEACE PARISH Old Forge St. Mary’s Church, Lawrence Street, Saturday Vigil 4 p.m. Sunday, Mass 8 and 10 a.m. St. Lawrence Church, Main Street, Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 11:15 a.m.

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 rectory office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 in observance of the National Holiday. Remember for the summer months, no evening Mass on Monday and Tuesday nights. Each evening the novenas will still be recited with the reception of Holy Communion immediately following Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 6:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday nights. The Christian Women’s Organization is sponsoring an Italian Basket for the Bazaar. Anyone wishing to donate items for the basket can drop them off at the rectory between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. The last day for donations will be Thursday, July 12. Class on Catholicism: St. Monica’s & St. Barbara’s Parishes will be working on this togeth-

er and anyone who is seeking a deeper understanding of the Catholic Faith is most welcome to attend. The series begins on Tuesday, June 26 and continues each Tuesday until August 28. At St. Monica’s - 10:30 a.m. (Rectory), at St. Barbara’s – 7 p.m. (Parish Center). For more information contact St. Monica’s 6931991 or St. Barbara’s 654-2103. Anyone who missed the first class is still welcome. Bazaar News Summer Picnic is July 20, 21 and 22 Food Items Needed: Large cans (preferably #10 size) Hunt’s tomato sauce (not spaghetti sauce), Furmano’s puree or crushed tomatoes, sweet or India relish, cans of sauerkraut, powdered sugar, boxes of ziti and small bottles of ketchup. No mustard. Volunteers Needed: Volunteers are needed for set-up and clean-up, kitchen, grill, food service, and grounds. It is a good time for families to volunteer together. It is also an opportunity for high school students to get community service hours. Flea Market: Items can be dropped off at the parish center Friday Thru Tuesday after noon. Drop-off is at the side door by Pride. Do not leave anything in front of the door. Items not accepted

are clothes, shoes, textbooks, encyclopedias, or electronics that do not work. 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. Basket Raffle/Chinese Auction: If you have any questions or ideas please contact Karen Bernardi 655-6329 or Cynthia Liberski 693-2349. Band Sponsors: Any one interested in sponsoring a band for one night? If so, call Ray at 6556329. ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH COMMUNITY 35 William Street Phone: 654-0053 Pittston The parish office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4. The next Baptismal Instruction will begin 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. August 7 in the parish center. The Annual Care and Concern Free Health Clinic Golf Tournament will be Friday July 13 at Emanon Country Club, Falls.

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 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. The Closet always accepts donations of new and gently used clothing. ST JOHN’S LUTHERAN 7 Wood St., Pittston Pastor John Castellani Organist Marcia Colleran Lay Reader Michelle Cherney Acolyte Katie Colleran Greeter Nancy Castellani Ushers Artie Bobbounie, Bob Schumaker Vacation Bible School will be on August 6 to 10. This year theme is Sky... where every thing is possible with God. Volunteers are needed. Please

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SACRED HEART OF JESUS Lackawanna Ave., Dupont This week’s mass schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Friday at 7 a.m., Wednesday at 9 a.m., Saturday at 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The rectory office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 in observance of the holiday. The annual parish picnic will be held on August 2, 3 and 4 on the parish grounds. Donations of non-perishable food items and paper goods are being sought (no super-size items). Containers have been placed in the church lobby. You may also leave them on the back porch of the rectory. Please label them "Food Buckets". Deadline for donations is July 8. Donations are also being sought for the stands such as dolls, household items, games and toys, etc. Be sure that the items are new. You can also donate a themed basket or items/ monetary donations for a theme basket. There is no limit to your design. If you have any questions, contact Ann Marie Pad-

dock, 654-0897 or the rectory office, 654-3713. Items may be left on the rear porch of the rectory. Kitchen help is needed during the picnic from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. midnight. Call the rectory, 6543713 to volunteer, even for one day.

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All about community Hearts will be heavy in Greater Pittston today. Oh, there will be rich conversation and smiling and even laughter, all signs of people of a united community coming together in fellowship. But the underlying reasons for what will have all the trappings of celebrations will also result in moments of silent reflection and surely tears. One occasion will be the dedication of the new Hometown Heroes memorial on the grounds of the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce. A new flagpole and monuments to five local men who gave their lives in the line of duty and a sixth who was critically wounded serving his country (see details on page 4) will be dedicated followed by what is being billed as an “old fashioned picnic” of hamburgers, hot dogs, apple pie and lemonade. The memorial, the brainchild of chamber President Charlie Adonizio who also spearheaded the fund drive, was constructed with more than $30,000 worth of private donations, all of which came together in a matter of a few months. It is a fitting memorial to those being honored and a lasting tribute of an appreciative community. While this is taking place, another solemn event will occur not far away at St. Rocco’s Church (see page 3) in South Pittston. It will be the closing Mass at the 92year old church which has been merged with Our Lady of Mount Carmel into the new St. Joseph Marello parish. There will be a procession through the heart of town as The Blessed Sacrament is transported from St. Rocco’s to its new location. Simultaneously, over at Bo Brothers in Wyoming, “Friends Fighting for Gary” will conduct a fund raiser for cancer patient Gary Thorne. There will be food, beverages, guest bartenders, raffles, live music and more all for a donation at the door. T-shirts will be given to everyone who donates $20 or more. Unfortunately, all three events begin at 2 p.m. You can’t be at all of them, but take your pick. Each will be a worthwhile way to begin your Fourth of July week.

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By Joe DeLucca

Guilty verdict vindication for all survivors The title of this article could have easily been, “Not guilty… an atrocity for abuse victims everywhere.” Instead, justice prevailed as a jury of peers handed out a guilty verdict on 45 of 48 counts to Jerry Sandusky. This was a day that abuse victims nationwide have long awaited – a day where a high profile case ended in victory, sort of. Clearly, no winners prevail when children are abused. I had no doubt in my mind from the time the story broke that Sandusky was guilty of everything of which he was accused. For those who thought differently, thank God they were not on the jury. Although I often suggest we could agree to disagree, who could believe that all of those victims one by one would take the stand and relive the most horrific event of his life and return to the fire of traumatization? Who could think that Mike McQueary could create such a perverted scenario? Sadly, those who might are mistaken. Despite justice being served in this case, many more Sandusky-like victims still struggle in silence. According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, approximately 80,000 children a year report being sexually abused. However, the number of cases unreported is far greater. Research reveals, that approximately 42 percent of adult male survivors and 33 percent of female survivors do not tell anyone about the abuse when it is happening. People may wonder why young girls and boys who are abused never report. As a counselor who has worked with several young abuse victims, I could share some insight. Victims experience many fears and concerns: The fear of not being believed; The fear of threats that the abuser may have issued; The fear of having to face his/her abuser again in court and being re-traumatized ; The perpetrator is usually someone they know or are close to

like a family member or coach; The perpetrator is usually someone who has some type of power or control over the victim; The perpetrator is very clever and cunning and knows how to groom the victim and society; When victims build the courage to reveal their suffering, they need strong support systems in place, and almost always, counseling is required. Unfortunately, there are not enough practicing counselors or psychiatrists in the world to help all of the victims of abuse who suffer in silence. Dr. John Lemoncelli, a professor at Marywood University and retired psychologist who specialized in the treatment of sexual abuse, has just released his latest book titled: Healing from Childhood Abuse. Lemoncelli agrees that this was a very important verdict for abuse victims everywhere. “The message is now out there that you will be believed and validated and that is the first step in healing,” said Lemoncelli. Abuse is associated with multiple psychiatric disorders, including lifetime diagnosis of anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, PTSD, sleep disorders, and attempted suicide. The healing process is a long road, but recovery is certainly possible. Lemoncelli has a wonderful message for survivors: “They (the perpetrator) took your childhood, but you can take back the rest of your life…no one can ever take away your innocence.” May God protect and watch over our children everywhere. May survivors find peace and the courage to take their lives back one day at a time. May we as a human race reach out a helping hand to those who are suffering. May justice prevail. Joe DeLucca, of Pittston Twp., is Director of Federal, State and Non-public programs at Luzerne Intermediate 18. He is a father of three sons.

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How liberals/progressives ruined almost everything part 2 Grill safely for the 4th Oh, let us count the ways. There are many. Here are four. Energy policy

Over 700 coal miners were laid off last week just as the supposed blue-collar-union-loving Barack Obama planned when he promised to drive coal companies out of business during the 2008 campaign. Over 700 jobs lost with thousands more to come. While some of the losses are due to power plants converting from coal to natural gas, most are being sacrificed at the altar of the false green energy god. Obama is regulating coal companies out of business while throwing millions at the greenenergy scammers. This week the AP reported that a green-energy company bank-rolled by your tax dollars from Obama’s Titanic stimulus bill went bankrupt. Following solar panel maker Solyndra ($528 million) and Beacon Power ($43 million), a Massachusetts energy-storage firm, now Abound, a Colorado-based solar panel maker that got a $400 million loan guarantee, went under Thursday. Abound is the third green-energy company to see red. Vilifying tax breaks or subsidies for oil companies is the biggest canard, outside of CEO pay, in the crybaby liberal playbook. In a speech last week to a Latino group Obama said the USA is the greatest economic engine in the history of the world. What does he think drove that engine? Windmills? It’s low cost, reliable efficient energy produced by burning fossil fuels that drove it. It’s absurd to demonize oil companies. They are the greatest friend this country ever had. Whatever breaks oil gets, it deserves and more. And the breaks are miniscule based on energy produced compared to the inefficient green energy. What possible good could come from making oil companies pay more taxes? It’s the consumer who always pays. Who is Obama to declare fossil fuels the energy of the past and solar and wind the energy of the future? He doesn’t know anything about energy production or business. Who is Obama to pick winners and losers in industry? The market will pick the winners, if the liberals would only get out of the way. Corporations

Regulation

Do you know why Obama’s so-called stimulus bill didn’t work? By the way, the bill spent more money in the two seconds it took for him to sign it than was spent in eight years of George Bush’s war. Anyway, it didn’t work because Keynesian economics never works, but it also didn’t work because it takes five to 10 years to get anything built anymore because onerous regulations created by liberals. Take the Eighth Street Bridge for example. Before you can build anything these days you have to answer to liberal wimps about the impact of the construction on everything from trees and flowers to bugs and mud puddles. Class warfare

Like most liberal schemes, welfare is a selffulfilling propechy that hurts the very people it’s supposed to help. The liberal narrative is that conservatives want to let the poor die in the streets while they puff their cigars and twirl their mustaches in plush chairs at the club. Of course, the opposite is the truth. Every liberal in the Senate, including “Scranton” Joe Biden are 1 per centers. They are the elite who look down on the poor from their ivory tower, pat them on the head and say vote for us, we’ll take care of you. Clearly they believe the poor can’t make it on their own and are something less than they, the liberal elite, are. They made it, but they obviously must believe there are masses who aren’t as smart as them and can’t make it on their own. Conservatives believe in people. Liberals believe in hand outs of other people’s money. This reminds me of the Catholic nuns who went on a nine-state bus tour to whine that Republican policies will hurt low-income families. I thought Catholic nuns were followers of Jesus Christ. Guess not. The notion that Christ would endorse taking money from one group of people and giving to another group and calling it charity is absurd. Charity comes from the heart not from somebody else’s wallet. Instead of riding around in air-conditioned buses, the nuns ought to use their time helping out the truly needy with real good works.

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11/2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 4 small yellow summer squash Combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container. Shake before using to blend. Use rubs to season vegetables as well as meat. To apply the rub, simply cover the outside surface of sliced summer squash. Line grill with aluminum foil. Spray foil with non-fat cooking spray. Poke several holes in the foil to allow air to come through. Turn grill on low. Layer on seasoned summer squash. Close grill cover. Grill 5- 10 minutes depending on thickness of the squash. Mary R. Ehret, M.S., R.D., L.D.N., is with Penn State Cooperative Extension, Luzerne County, 16 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston, Pa., 18643. (570) 825-1701/602-0600. Fax (570) 825-1709. mre2@psu.edu.

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Corporations are evil, right? Here are nine of the top 15 U.S. corporations by revenue in 2012 according to Forbes magazine: Exxon-Mobil, Wal-Mart, General Motors, General Electric, Hewlett-Packard, AT & T, Verizon, Proctor and Gamble, and Kraft Foods.

Well, what do these evil corporations do? They do exactly what we want them to do. They provide our fuel. They manufacture our cars. They build our computers. They connect us with the world. They diaper our kids. They feed us. And they do these things on a miniscule profit margin, while employing millions of us. The bastards!

Fourth of July Week is here. The grills are out and most people are enjoying sharing summer foods with family and friends. At times, we may find ourselves at a friend’s barbeque and their grilling methods are not quite the same as ours. What do you do? Food safety, otherwise known as the study of keeping foods safe to eat, is all about stopping the growth of harmful bacteria and/or viruses in the foods we eat. Knowing some basic food handling rules is important for the very and the very old. Bacteria and viruses are ever changing and new strains surface. Hence, our food safety handling techniques today are different from years ago. Here are some basic food safety rules to follow when you fire up the grill: If needed, scrape the grill before grilling. Heat the grill to at least 350 degrees to kill any microorganisms before placing meat or poultry on it. This is a practice that isn’t always done. Offer to “clean” off the grill if you feel it is necessary. Grill foods separately. For instance, if you are grilling hot dogs, keep them separate from raw chicken or hamburgers. Most people know enough to do this. The difficult part is keeping them separated on the grill. Sometimes there isn’t enough room and the chicken touches the hamburger. You might want to stagger the cooking times. If you don’t have a food thermometer already, purchase one. Calibrate it before using. (For easy calibrating instructions, call our office at 602-0600). Bring one along, or better yet, give it as a house-warming gift! Cook ground beef patties until they reach 160 degrees F. A hamburger can be brown in the middle and still be undercooked. The most accurate way to determine doneness is with a thermometer. Insert it sideways into the patty at least 2 inches. Then, read the dial. While the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends ground meats should be heated to 160 degrees F to kill microorganisms, the temperature for a steak can be 145 degrees F for “medium rare.” A “medium” steak is cooked to160 degrees F and a “well done” steak is cooked to 170 degrees F. Chicken should be cooked to 165 degree F. Pork should be cooked to 145 degree F. Have fun this holiday week. Use the outdoor grill with food safety in mind. Remember, vegetables are great on the grill, too! Try these grilled seasoned summer squash.

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Farmer’s History on display at Pittston Library Market opens on July 10 By JACK SMILES

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The Pittston Farmer’s Market will open the 2012 season at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 10 on the Robert Conroy Sr. Parking Lot, South Main Street in Pittston. Time of the closing of stands each week is at the discretion of vendors. Vendors returning to the market are Golumb’s Farm and Greenhouses, Dymond Farms, Brace’s Orchard and Paul Pauling’s Plums. Noah Yoder’s Amish Baked Goods will return to the market following a few years’ absence. New vendors are Triple Farms, Mama K’s Pastas and Pasties, Lori’s Homemade Soaps, Accessories of West Pittston and J. Vhang. James Bussacco will sell a wide variety of photos of old downtown Pittston. Vendors selling fruits and vegetables will accept vouchers from the PA Department of Agriculture. New vendors are welcome. Rental space of 14 foot frontage is $100 for the season, which continues until the week prior to Thanksgiving. Civic and charitable organizations are welcome to participate on a weekly basis free of charge. Free parking for market shoppers is available on the upper part of the parking lot adjacent to the Pittston Fire House. Chester and Maria Capolarella Montante are co-chairing the market. For more information, call 655-2398.

Mark Williamson and Ryan Ksiezopolski, of Yore Antiques, and John Dziak, of the Greater Pittston Historical Society, put together what they hope will be the first of monthly rotations of local history displays at the Pittston Library. The first display, which opened Thursday, is themed the Revolutionary Period. The display includes two books by James Williamson, a biography of Wyoming Battle figure Zebulon Butler and “The Susquehanna Frontier” about early white settlers. James Williamson is Mark’s father and one of the founders of American Auto in Pittston Also included in the current display are a 1928 Battle of Wyoming Commemoration Ses-

quicentennial program, Hogarth engravings of Wyoming Valley scenes from the early 1800s, 21 arrowheads, a Bernie Kremitske painting of the Susquehanna at Pittston and four one-of-a-kind pieces of paper. The paper includes three receipts from the signed by Elisha Williams, a survivor of the Battle of Wyoming, and an 1814 letter from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to Enos Finch, the assessor of the Township of Pittston, ordering him to conduct a census of the township, including a list of slaves. Ideas for other themed displays include railroads, downtown Pittston, sports, and entertainment. Williamson, Ksiezopolski and Dziak welcome ideas and offers to loan artifacts for display. For more information, email yoreproprietor@gmail.com.

This 1814 letter, on display at t he Pittston Library, ordered The Township of Pittston to conduct a census.

Around the historical display case at the Pittston Library are, from left, Mark Williamson and Ryan Ksiezopolski, of Yore Antiques; John Dziak; of the Greater Pittston Historical Society; and Anne Hoyga, librarian. JACK SMILES/THE SUNDAY DISPATCH

Happy Birthday, America Let’s not forget what we’re celebrating this week. For two-hundred years the original 13 colonies lived under British rule. Despite being forced to follow England’s laws and pay taxes to the King, the colonists were not represented by one of their own in the British Parliament. They therefore had no say in their own affairs. Their daily lives were ruled by a King who lived across the sea.

Pittston city garbage schedule for the July 4th holiday is as follows: Wednesday, July 4 garbage will be picked up on Thursday, July 5. Thursday, July 5 garbage will be picked up on Friday, July 6. Friday, July 6 garbage will be picked up on Monday, July 9. There will be no change for recycle pick up on Thursday, July 5 and Friday, July 6.

As we gather with friends and family this week, let us remember what our Founding Fathers set out to do. Let us also appreciate the fruits of their labor, the greatest country on earth, the United States of America.

Brave men, such as George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin, took a stand and drafted the Declaration of Independence which stated that the colonies

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Question 1 In 1955, Mrs. Beatrice Kerwin, of Hughestown, was the first person in With Judy Minsavage the Pittston area to benefit from something. What was it? Betty Kirkpatrick, Sheila 1955 – 57 Years Ago As 13 area youths left for the U.S. Navy, they were not concerned with the superstition connected to that number. Daniel Savitsky, Clido Cataluffi, Paul Cavanaugh, Donald Andrews, John T. Rusnock, and William Williams, all of Wyoming; Andrew Kepich, of Pittston; Thomas Williams, Peter Ryczak and Charles Jakulewicz, of Avoca; Edward Shirtz, of Duryea; Thomas McGarrity, of Sebastopol; and Russell Solovey, of Shantytown, were headed to the Navy Training Center at Bainbridge, Maryland. There, they would complete a nine-week training phase before assignment to duty. The training center located at Port Deposit, Maryland, on the northeast bank of the Susquehanna River was active from 1942 to 1976. To see photographs of the now-defunct center and learn of the USNTC Bainbridge Association efforts to preserve its history, log onto www.usntcb.org. The Pittston YMCA was an extremely busy place as 346 youngsters signed up for the Y’s Free Learn to Swim Campaign. Some 188 boys instructed by Jack Evans, Howard Clark, Douglas Lewis, Carl Huber, Mike Harned, Gilbert Hill, Tom Burns and Jack Evans Jr. enjoyed the summer activity. Mary Scrimgeour, Kay Loftus, Polly Morgan,

McTigue, Betsy McGarry and Mary Lou Evans instructed the 208 young girls who signed up for the classes. Hundreds of people lined the streets of Pittston to celebrate the first Pittston Payoff drawing and check their tickets against 10 winners written on a blackboard on Main Street. Kids were treated to a parade led by an actor portraying Davy Crocket, riding horseback and carrying his trademark flintlock rifle “Old Betsy.” Payoff officials were Donald Wolberg, Dr. E.B. Wicks, Herb Barton, Sam Rothman, Dave Pipher and Jerry Iscovitz. The Sunday Dispatch Inquiring Photographer asked Pittston Township residents, “What’s a safe, sane way to spend the Fourth of July?” Chief of Police Frank Swift answered, “Stay away from fire works.” John Petroziello added, “Go to a local park or beach or stay home.” Betty Lou Dendle said, “Travel the day before the holiday, and don’t come back until the day after.”

1965 – 47 Years Ago A Hughestown Borough landmark, the No. 9 Colliery of the Pennsylvania Coal Company, was scheduled to be razed. The colliery, which operated for more than half a century, had been idle for at least a decade. A tax abatement granted by the

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Luzerne County Assessors office created a loss of tax revenue. The property was assessed at $137,000. Guiseppe Saporito, of Sutera, Sicily, arrived in New York aboard the Christoforo Columbo to visit the family he hadn’t seen for 45 years. His sister, Mrs. Pauline Licata, of Pittston, hosted a reunion for Guiseppe and brothers, Marty, Angelo and Sam and sisters, Lillian DeWolfe and Mary Hrab, at her home on East Columbus Avenue in Pittston. Reports are that one American ‘delicacy’ that fascinated Guiseppe was ketchup. A sister ship to the Andrea Doria, The Christoforo Columbo, entered service in 1954, was sold in 1977 and scrapped four years later. Some prices from 1965 – at Detato’s Super Market on North Main Street, U.S. Choice sirloin steaks were 85 cents per pound; a two-pound can of coffee was $1.39 and a tub of butter was 63 cents per pound. John P. Sammon Realty in West Pittston advertised a three-family home, wall to wall

carpeting, Venetian blinds and modern bath with colored fixtures for $10,000 and a “Real Good Buy”; a six-room home with hardwood floors, copper plumbing, 220 electrical service and full basement for $5,500. Kresge’s offered Jamaica shorts for $1.37, aluminum web chairs for $2.97 and a 24-inch motorized hooded grill for $8.44. 1975 – 37 Years Ago Steve Socash and Tony Fumanti, members of the Exeter Lions Club, presented $500 to Mickey Melberger, chairman of the West Pittston Recreation Commission. The club collected the money to benefit the newly-opened William T. Morris Bicentennial Park located behind the West Pittston Municipal Building. The three-acre park was built by volunteers and supported with individual contributions. The Wyoming Area Catholic School held its annual dance festival. Students performed dances from various countries. Kim Ludden, Edward Donnelly, Tracy Breymeier, Peter O’Neil, Michelle Ciampi,

Anthony Ristagno, Maureen Hanlon, Joseph Hermitt, Angela Zuba, Michael Mikita, Maureen Harzinski, Joseph Prula, Marilyn Grady, Michael Tubridy and Larry Montante dressed in outfits representative of different nationalities. As was the custom, graduates danced with their parents at the close of the festival. Pittston City released accounting figures from various city departments. Mayor Robert Loftus reported the Public Affairs Department had $219,945 appropriated with $82,843 expended. Accounts and Finance had $84,770 appropriated and $39,467 expended. Public Safety had $113,000 appropriated and $63,911 expended. Streets and Public Improvements had $223,380 appropriated and $89.561 expended while Parks and Public Property, $64,780 appropriated with $14,780 expended. Pittston Township Coordinator Fred DeSanto remembered his days as a youngster

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leave a message for Marcia Colleran. GLS is a year round fund raiser. Leave a message for Tracy if you have any questions or want to get involved. The second annual pig roast will be held on Sept. 22 from 2 to 6 p.m. There will be a bake sale and basket raffle again this year Acolyte Schedule for July is:1, Katie Colleran, 8, Sarah Ciesla, 15, Emily Goyne, 22, Brett Rooney, 29, Brooke Cherney. Altar Guild for next month is Marcia Colleran, Nancy Castellani and the alternate is Michelle Cherney There is a VBS Meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 25. There is a council meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 9. Members and guests are welcome to worship and perhaps to join this church family. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions please call 655-2505; e-mail address isstjohnspittston@verizon.com

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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 The Feast Day of St. Maria Goretti is Friday, July 6. Mass will be celebrated at 5:30 p.m. All eleven-year old boys and girls are invited to meet in the Parish Center at 5 p.m. on that day. Immediately before the ceremony, one boy and one girl will be selected by lottery to crown St. Maria. All of these children will participate in the offertory procession, bringing forward, not only the gifts for the Mass, but, live roses signifying the prayers and petitions of all parishioners and participants pleading for the intercession of St. Maria Goretti. Following Holy Communion, the children will bestow a special blessing on all who attend the ceremony. The children will bless the

congregation through the intercession of another eleven-year old, St. Maria Goretti. The parish festival is July 2729. There will be inside air-conditioned Parish Center: Bingo, Bake Sale and (new this year) West Wind Jewelry Sale.Great kids’ section with pony rides, Water Wars and face painting. Special features this year: Friday, July 27: Performers from the David Blight School of Dance Saturday, July 28: Performers from Lynnette’s Twirlerettes, Pittston Division There will be a special drawing for three children’s bicycles. Vacation Bible School This year’s Vacation Bible School will be held Monday, July 9 through Friday, July 13. The theme this year is “TEAM GOD”. Games and projects will be based on the Olympics. All children ages 4-12 are welcome whether parishioners or non-parishioners. The camp begins at 9:30 a.m. and concludes at 12:30 p.m. A registration form is available at the Parish Office or in the foyer of the Church. The form, along with a registration fee of $10 per child, must be completed and returned to the Parish Office by June 30. ST. MARY’S POLISH NATIONAL CATHOLIC CHURCH 200 Stephenson St. Duryea Rev. Fr. Carmen G. Bolock, Pastor Phone: 457-2291 Email: padre@saintmaryspncc.org Website: saintmaryspncc.org Holy Mass: Sunday 9:30 a.m. Weekdays: 8 a.m. Holy Days: 8 a.m. & 7 p.m.

ST. MONICA’S CHURCH 363 West 8th Street, West Wyoming, PA 18644 Office Hours - 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon. – Fri. Phone: 570-693-1991 Email: olos363@verizon.net www.stmonicanepa.com. Father Leo McKernan, Pastor Mr. William Jenkins, Deacon Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. OLOS Sunday: 8:30 a.m. STJ; 11:00 a.m. OLOS Daily Mass at OLOS – During Summer Months. Mon-TuesWed.-Fri: 7:00 a.m. (Please note: no Thurs. p.m. Mass) No Bible Study During Summer First Friday Mass – 7:00 p.m. followed by Eucharistic Adoration until Midnight. No Bible Study During SummerFirst Friday Mass – 7:00 p.m. followed by Eucharistic Adoration until Midnight. July 6 is the next Adoration for First Friday. All are welcome. Parish Office: 570-693-1991 Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament: Will be held on First Friday, July 6. Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will follow 7:00 p.m. Mass until Midnight. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and the Divine Praises will follow. Hospitals, Nursing Homes & Shut-Ins: If any Parishioner wants to receive Communion or a visit from Father McKernan or a Minister of Communion, please let the Office know. We would like to be notified if you are in the hospital, nursing home or home ill and unable to attend Mass. Be sure to list St. Monica’s Parish as your home Parish.

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Congratulations and thanks: Eagle Scout, Tanner Homa had a special project at St. Monica’s Parish. He painted and helped build a new closet space for Ninarose Lewko, Director of Music and our Music Ministry in the Choir Loft. St. Monica’s Sweat-shirt/Tshirt Sale: is underway. This sale will be offering red t-shirts $10.00, crew sweatshirts $18.00, hooded sweatshirts $26.00 and zip up hooded sweatshirts $30.00; these will be available in both youth and adult sizes.Any questions contact Tom Tomsak at 237-2188. St. Monica’s Parish and St. Barbara’s Parish are hosting a series of ten presentations on Catholicism. St. Monica’s will be at 10:30 a.m. in the Rectory and St. Barbara’s will be at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Hall. 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.

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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. The parish will participate in the “Fortnight for Freedom” through July 4. This national 14-day period of prayer, education and action is being organized by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in response to the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) mandate to force employers – including religious charities – to provide contraceptives and abortion-inducing drugs in their health plans, for free. The parish will pray the novena prayer to St. Thomas More and a Prayer for Religious Freedom following the daily Masses. Individuals who are unable to attend daily Mass but who would like to participate may get the prayers in the church, by calling the rectory office at 457-3412, or by visiting the parish’s Facebook page: Queen of the Apostles Parish, Avoca, PA. The parish will have festival set-up nights at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 9 and Tuesday, July 10 on the festival grounds, corner of Hawthorne and Spring Streets. The annual parish festival will take place on July 19-21. The parishioners are currently seeking clean coffee cans with lids

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t the conclusion of last Sunday’s Tour of Historical Greater Pittston Churches, Jan Lokuta, the originator of the annual tour seven years ago and tour guide, paraphrased St. Augustine: there should be unity in all things essential, diversity in all things non-essential, and kindness in all things. “I believe that is exactly what we witnessed in each of the churches we visited today,” Lokuta said to the close to 70 people gathered at First United Methodist Church, Wyoming Avenue, West Pittston, the final stop on the tour. A reception, hosted by the parishioners of First United Methodist followed. This year’s tour encompassed the churches of West Pittston, two of which received extensive damage in last September’s flood and all of which played significant roles in flood recovery.

Tour host Jan Lokuta listens to the presentation at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church during last Sunday's tour of historic West Pittston churches. ED ACKERMAN/THE SUNDAY DISPATCH

The tour began at First United Presbyterian Church, on Exeter Avenue, and most of those in attendance were transported from church to church by a trolleytype bus provided by Luzerne County Transportation Authority. Some traveled in their own vehicles and a few took advantage of the lovely weather to walk to each location. See TOUR, Page 23

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Rev. James Thyren welcomed the group at First United Presbyterian which is still in the process of recovering from flood damage. The second stop was at the Salvation Army, Luzerne Avenue, which despite being heavily damaged by flood waters still served some 7,000 meals to flooded West Pittston residents. At the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, also on Luzerne Avenue, Pastor Don Strope said his congregation purchased the building, the former Luzerne Avenue Baptist Church, a little more than a year ago for $100,000, which was fortunate because the parish had only $101,000 to spend. Ann Louise Byerly won the hearts of the tour attendees as she told the history of the now closed Baptist church. The next stop was practically across the street at First Congregational United Church of Christ where parishioner Don Soska played host. He said the parish was 129 years old. After a stop at Immaculate Conception Church, now part of Corpus Christi parish, a Roman Catholic Church also located on Luzerne Avenue, the tour moved on to Trinity Episcopal Church, on Montgomery Avenue, where Father John Major, pastor, relayed the history and mission of the congregation. The final stop was at First United Methodist where Marion Carver and Lynne Dente played host. Lokuta, an attorney who lives

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ames Breese is both happy and thankful to be where he is today. Since taking over the reins as pastor of the First Baptist Church in Pittston six years ago, Rev. Breese says he is doing what God has meant for him to do. In 2006, the church was down to a handful of members and dying a slow death. Through Breese’s ministry, insight and vision, the church has seen an impressive resurgence. “We went from 12 members to over 100 and I couldn’t be happier,” he said. One successful program Breese implemented is the Food and Clothing Giveaway twice a year. “We want to alleviate some of the pressure that other local food banks have been experiencing,” said Breese. During the last Food and Clothing Giveaway, the church served 58 people from 15 families. Even though Breese is thrilled with the progress the church has made, he feels there’s more to accomplish. One area that has seen big strides is the youth group program. “We have separated the youth group to include a teen group,” added Rev. Breese. Youth group members meet regularly and participate in many activities and Breese, recalling the importance of learning about country as well as about God, plans to take the children to Washington, D.C. in the next

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The Hughestown Lions Club will hold an awards dinner at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 2 at the Hughestown Hose Company to honor Sarah E. Kosik and Austyn C. Pivarnik, recipients of this year’s Clarence Hensley/Jerry Chilipko Education Awards. Kosik and Pivarnik are both students at Pittston Area High School and residents of Hughestown. Newly-elected officers of the Lions Club will be sworn in durmissions. He is the son of Jerry and Mary Ellen Hoban Hromisin. He was born April 30, 1983, and attended St. John the Baptist Elementary School and Seton Catholic High School, where he graduated in 2001 as vice-president of the senior class. He attended the University of Scranton on a four year ROTC scholarship, majoring in criminal justice.During his unit’s deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, he led his unit on 20 combat patrols. He was awarded the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. and A.J. Grieco, of Duryea, are celebrating their birthdays today, July 1. Lisa Ravioli Kossuth, of Old Forge, will celebrate on July 3; Colleen Tigue DeFrank, of Hughestown, will celebrate on July 4; and Hughestown Auditor Ann Merlino and Rose Rosiak, of Port Griffith, are both celebrating birthdays on July 7. Recent births A girl was born to Laura and James Chickson, of West Pittston, on June 11; a boy was born to Candice Perrillo and Ron Wellington-Perrillo, of Pittston, on June 14; and a girl was born to Jacqueline Silveri and David Belcher, of Pittston Twp, on June 14 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

ing this dinner meeting. The officers are Steve Golya, president; Fred Pierantoni, vice president; Denise Chilipko, secretary; Phil Falvo, treasurer; and Frank Tierney, Tail Twister. PA Class of 2013

Pittston Area Class of 2013 Parents Organization will meet at Tony’s Pizza at a time to be announced on July 5. Fundraising plans for the all-night party will be discussed. Big Band Society

The Big Band Society of Northeastern Pa will hold its indoor summer picnic on Friday, July 6 at Genetti’s Hotel and Convention Center Wilkes Barre. This event is for members only. The doors will open at 5:45 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Music is provided by Mike Shema. For reservations, call Glen at 586-5359 or Herman at 6546454. Herman Castellani will preside. Knights of Lithuania

The Knights of Lithuania will meet at noon on Sunday, July 8 at the home of Martha Warnagiris. On the serving committee are Helen Roeber, Pam Smith, Martha Warnagiris and Carly Warnagiris. Jean Mihalick will preside. La Leche League meeting

The Greater Pittston La Leche League, affiliated with La Leche League International and providing breastfeeding information and support to families in the Wyoming Valley since 1979, will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 10 in the community room at the Laflin Borough Building, Laflin Road. For more information, call Help Line at 1-888-829-1341.

On 6/26/12, I attended the Wyoming Area school board meeting. Important matters were discussed. Although they have much work ahead and problems to confront, the superintendent, board prez, and members looked comfortable and came across to me as crisp and sincere. At the end of the meeting, the board solicitor addressed a question from a parent, and handled it very well. Also, a board member proposed an internet satellite feed so that absent board members could participate in a meeting. In my opinion, I not only found this idea to be a good one, but an intriguing one due to the

fact that I communicate with many sports fans via internet and Sirius Radio. As long as it’s not costly, it’s an effective form of communication. Perhaps now they could think up a plan to shorten the meetings as well. There was some humor again something rare - Which made the length of the meeting a bit more bearable. Also, I was surprised by the positive atmosphere, as opposed to that of the meetings I’ve attended in the past (over a year ago). I walked in curious. I came out a little groggy, but slightly impressed. John Disanferdinand West Pittston

Churches and their standings One by one they were built with care, Each was a marvel, enough to cause a person to stare. Every church was constructed to last, From earth level to its steeple, like a ship’s mast. Whether it was a glimpse from afar, There lay beauty before you, even as you drove away by car. Families bonded so close you could tell, Especially when called to mass by a ringing church bell. Once inside, prayer and reverence was a must, You could see it everywhere, in God we trust. There will be other closings for sure, But people will endure. Sadness will be evident for many years to come, Tears will stream forth, indeed quite a sum.

As we age and our bodies become frail, Love of our churches will always prevail. Remember! We can pray anytime, anywhere. That feeling will always be there. Memories will live on after today, As each church closes, there is no hurray. Now that another edifice ceases and makes us sad, It welcomed all who was good or bad. We got forgiveness for our unjust deeds, That made us feel better, as we prayed with our rosary beads. Memories will last forever, even as this last mass is foregone, St. Rocco’s! St. Rocco’s! Right on! Ronald Voveris Yatesville

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Happy birthday Happy birthday to Deborah Miriam Goldstein who observed her special day on June 29. A party was held on June 30 in her honor. Happy birthday to Rachel Freed, niece of Mike English of Pittston Township, who will celebrate her 12th birthday on July 3. Laura Marino, of Suscon,

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“Friends Fighting for Gary,” a fund raiser for cancer patient Gary Thorne will be held at 2 p.m. today, July 1, at Bo Brothers in Wyoming with live music by Rub Yer Soul, Giggles, Phil Lonergan and Bo Brother Joe. Donations are being accepted at the door. T-shirts will be given to everyone who donates $20 or more. There will be 50/50 drawings, raffles for prizes, and guest bartenders.

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Thumbs up for summer fun CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH, Holy Redeemer Church grounds, Rt. 92, Harding; concludes today, Sunday, July 1, 1-7. 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; 610 p.m. July 8, The Sperazza Band. Get things started early with pre-picnic bingo in the Sacred Heart Hall at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 5. The flea market also will open early that day at 5 p.m. in the church basement. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PITTSTON, Water Street, Pittston. Annual parking lot picnic. Sunday, July 8 from noon to 3 p.m. in the parking lot along the side of the church adjacent to Cron Street. The picnic is the church’s way of saying thank you to the community and includes free food, special music and fellowship for both young and old. The pastor of the church is Rev. James H. Breese. Anyone who has any questions can contact the church at 654-0283.

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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; 7-11p.m. July14, Jeanne Zano Band; 6-10 p.m. July15, 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. Entertainment schedule: Tuesday, July 17 – Mule Reunion;

Wednesday, July18 – Millennium; Thursday, July 19 – Jeanne Zano Band; Friday, July 20 – Fireman’s Parade, Flaxy Morgan; Saturday, July 21 – Hill Billy Delux, Fireworks at 10 p.m. 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. Potato pancakes, pizza fritta, homemade baked goods, cheesesteak and chicken cheesesteak hoagies, pizza, Bitty Bill’s Ice cream, Rita’s Italian ice. Games of chance for adults and a grand raffle featuring a top prize of $1,000 and theme baskets and a trunk of cheer. grand raffle featuring a top prize of $1,000. Air brush face painting and tattoos by Air Affair 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: July 27, Groove Train; July 28, Mason Dixon; July 29, Jeanne Zano Band. Pony rides for adventurous little ones. Featuring air conditioned indoor bingo, bake sale, ethnic foods, Water Wars and Vera Bradley SACRED HEART OF JESUS PARISH, 215 Lackawanna Ave., Dupont. 6-11 p.m. Aug. 2-3, 5-11 p.m. Aug. 4. Enter-

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playing on the first Pittston Township Little League which disbanded after only two years. He wanted to bring that same joy to youngsters so he spearheaded a movement to re-organize the league. In 1975, the newly organized Pittston Township Little League embarked on its first season with a new stadium. DeSanto credited the Pittston Township Board of Supervisors, Sam Iorfida, John Angelella, Joe DeSanto, John Adonizio, Pittston Township police officer Joe Bender and four league managers, Tony Montini, Joe DeSanto, Ed McNulty and Sam Chiarelli, for helping him realize his dream. DeSanto also credited St. John the Evangelist Church for donating the land, Addy Asphalt Company for developing the stadium free of charge, Dupont Monument Company for donating the dedication marker, Dr. Herbert Oliver for donating the American flag, Mae McHugh and the Ladies Auxiliary for monetary donations and the “40 or so fathers” who laid sod and readied the stadium. The league had four teams with 60 boys and girls participating. There were four games played each week. DeSanto was the recipient of the 2011 Joseph A. Saporito Lifetime of Service Award for his long-time dedication to the Little League.

Answer Mrs. Beatrice Kerwin of Hughestown was speechless when Donald Wolberg, chairman of the “Pittston Payoff ” contest presented her with $200 in cash winnings. Mrs. Kerwin was the first person to win the new contest that was “conceived by a Pittston businessman.” She was informed of her good fortune while attending a neighbor’s birthday party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Renfer. I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it. Pablo Picasso

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1985 – 27 Years Ago More than 300 Pittston Area taxpayers crowded into a public budget hearing at the high school to protest a proposed 14-mill tax increase. Edward Linnen, district business manager, explained the budget would increase a property owner’s taxes by approximately $28. Many residents were unhappy with the increase and vocally disrupted the meeting. Officials said a reduction in mills might be achieved by cutting administration pay raises, terminating summer park programs, a hiring freeze, eliminating overtime, reducing after school sports transportation and encouraging early retirement. Later that week, the board

agreed to some of the cuts and settled on an 8-mill tax increase. The Coleman-Kause Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 654, Greater Pittston, elected its first officers and named the chapter after two men killed in combat, Cpl. Robert Coleman of Avoca and Cpl. William R. Kause of Pittston. Cpl. Coleman was first wounded at Anzio during World War II, but later was killed in action in Southern France on October 8, 1944 at the age of 21. He is buried at Gettysburg National Cemetery. Coleman had three brothers who served in the military, Joseph, Exeter; James, Avoca and Alex, Avoca. A nephew James Dunleavy served in Vietnam. Cpl. Kause was wounded at Quang Nam Province Vietnam, but was later killed in action at Quang Nam on September 20, 1968. He was 19. Cpl Kause had four sisters, Jean, Allentown; Marie Burnside, Mona Ramiza, Monica of Pittston, and a brother, Terry, also of Pittston. First officers of the chapter were Commander Edward J. Bilder Sr., Angelo Saia, James W. McCabe, Richard Mogavero, Alex Coleman, Mike Norkas, James Traglia, Ross Alaimo, Edgar Hoover, Richard Tassi, John Dovin, John Redding Jr., James Maffei, Joseph Conmy and James Heisner.

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The Last Supper is depicted on the original altar of St. Rocco's Church, currently located in the side chapel.

The risen Jesus behind the main altar looks to the ceiling of St. Rocco's Church.

THE CLOSURE O picture from the 1940s of his grandfather and a group of other men sitting next to Rev. Mario Buttini. “A few of these men, including my grandfather, actually helped build the church,” DePhillips said. “He was a cabinet maker and good with construction.” He said he and all his children were baptized at St. Rocco’s. He went to school at the former St. Rocco’s School. He was an altar boy there. And recently, his granddaughter, Bridget DePhillips was the final baby to be baptized at the church. “Every single memory I have always comes back to St. Rocco’s Church,” he said. “The church is the cornerstone of everything we know.”

Theresa Grabo’s family is part of the foundation of the church. Literally. “My father was one of the men who came and helped dig the foundation of the church,” she said. Serafino Stuccio was a coal miner. “When he came home after a day’s work, he helped dig the foundation of the church,” Grabo said. “Our church is our life. This church is our family. Our Oblate Rev. Julio Serra priest is a member of our family. It’s hard to tell the story of St. They were with us in good times,” Rocco’s Church without discussand her sister, Rose Marie Aning longtime pastor, drush, finished her Rev. Julio Serra. sentence, “And in “Our church is Serra served as pasbad times.” tor from 1954 to 1973. our life. This Andrush remem“Father Serra. He bers coming to St. church is our was the General,” DeRocco’s as a little family. Our Phillips said. girl. Serra was a stern Oblate priest is “My grandfather priest with a reputation took me to church,” a member of as a disciplinarian. she said. Argo learned early our family.” Andrush worked on in life not to cross Rose Marie Andrush her way through the Lifelong parishioner Father Serra. women’s societies of “There wasn’t a the parish. First the thing that went by withJunior Blessed Virgin Mary So- out him knowing about it,” Argo dality then the Blessed Virgin Ma- said. ry Sodality. After she married and During Argo’s short stint as an had children, she joined the Con- altar boy, the boys in the parish fraternity of Christian Mothers. would often camp out in tents on “I’m just crushed,” she said. the church grounds. “Words can’t describe how much “In the middle of the night, we’d I’ll miss my church.” all get together,” Argo said. Dan Grabo, Theresa’s husband, On St. Rocco’s church steeple, has been married for 41 years and there were speakers which were he’s been a member of St. Rocco’s hooked up to a record player in the for 41 years. sacristy. A recording of bells He said his fondest memory is would play 20 minutes before spending time with his boys, Dan each mass. Jr. and Michael. “Someone got the idea that it “They belonged to Boy Scouts might be fun to play a current hit here at St. Rocco’s. They played on the record player and have it basketball for St. Rocco’s Rang- come out over the big church ers. They were altar servers. They speakers in the steeple,” Argo were lectors. Some of the best said. times I’ve had with my family was So around midnight, Argo and here at St. Rocco’s,” he said. “The company sneaked into the church church will always be in my heart, and played “I Saw Her Standing like those memories.” There” by the Beatles. They ran Phil DePhillips of Dupont has out of the church as the Beatles been going to St. Rocco’s his were being broadcast throughout whole life. the neighborhood well after mid“The closing. It’s harder than night. “We thought it was fabuyou believe,” he said. lous that everyone heard the BeatDePhillips pulled out an old

St. Rocco's Church pastor, Rev. Jo loft.

S T. R O C C O ’ S PA S T O R S Rev. John De Pietro, 1920-1927 Rev. Damiano Leone, 1927-1929 Rev. John Reggio, 1929-1938 Rev. George Marenco, 1938-1939 Rev. Vincent Bonomi, 1939-1954 Rev. Julio Serra, 1954-1973 Rev. Paul Pavese, 1973-1975 Rev. Mario Buttini, 1975-1994 Rev. Raymond Tabon, 1994-1998 Rev. Joseph Sibilano, 1998-2006 Rev. Dan Schwebs, 2006 - 2120 Rev. Philip Masseti, 2010-2011 Rev. Joseph Sibilano, 2011-2012

les.” The night, so to speak, the Beatles played South Pittston. But Father Serra figured out who did it. He paid a visit to the boys’ homes, demanded an apology, announced the culprits at Sunday Mass and made the boys work for two weeks in St. Rocco’s Parish Cemetery. In Argo’s best Father Serra impersonation: “For two week I have work for you to do.” “He drove us up to the cemetery in the old station wagon he had,” Argo said. “We were setting big rocks along the road and painting them blue.”

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A portion of the stained glass window depicting St. Rocco in St. Rocco's Church in Pittston.

Phil DePhillips, left, and Danny Argo remember when they were altar boys at St. Rocco's Church on Tompkins Street in Pittston.

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The beautiful adorned altar in this 1940s-era photo.

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Father Joseph Sibilano, OSJ, a smiling, stout priest with a thick Italian accent, has led St. Rocco’s

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see it continuing to be vital to the community.” He relished relaying the story of the church’s namesake. St. Rocco was born in Montpellier, France, at about 1340 A.D., to a governor. As a young man, he took pilgrimage to Rome and devoted himself to caring for the victims of a plague that was ravaging Italy, but wound up contracting the plague himself, which was evident by an open sore on his leg. He was banished from the city and took refuge in a cave. While he was in the cave, a dog of a local baker faithfully brought him bread as a means of sustenance. The dog’s owner eventually found Rocco, brought him back to his home and cured him. On his return to Montpellier, Rocco was imprisoned for five years as a spy, because his noble uncle didn’t recognize him. He died in prison. Processions

Yearly processions are conducted for St. Rocco, the Mother of Sorrows and the Mother of the Rosary. Each one, in its own way, has been a gala event, dear to the hearts of those involved. The processors carry the statue through the neighborhood as the faithful line the streets. The statues are lowered and people attached monetary donations to a sash. The parades are accompanied by the Cino Paci band, a local Italian procession band that has been around for generations. Year after year, with cries of “Viva, San Rocco,” members of

the Mutual Aid Society of St. Rocco’s hoist the statue of St. Rocco on their shoulders and processed over the hilly streets of the Oregon section. Men of the parish, some who began walking in the procession as children, continue with the tradition started, in some cases, by their grandfathers. Many bring along their own children to participate. “What’s unique about our parish is the beautiful processions we have,” Mrs. Grabo said. When the Italian immigrants settled in the area, they kept many of the traditions from the Old Country and the processions were a big part of it, Argo said. Father Sibilano said the processions will continue in some form. “The people want the processions,” he said. “The people come to church. But the processions bring the church to the people, into their neighborhoods.” Mrs. Grabo said she and some of her family member recently visited Sicily and they attended the procession of Our Lady of the Rosary there. “You can take Pittston and place it in Montedoro and take Montedoro and place it in Pittston,” she said. “The reverence for the procession was identical. You wouldn’t know where you were. They do the same thing we do.” Pittston’s Our Lady of the Rosary procession – the 90th anniversary year – will be the last.

May crowning St. Rocco's circa 1940-50. Pictured are members of the senior and junior Virgin Mary Sodalities of St. Rocco's Church in Pittston at a May crowning in the late 1940's or early 1950's. First row, left to right, Mary Viola, Caroline Giordina, Grace Emma. Carmella Rizzo, Nina Butera, Marie Policare,flower girl; Grace Mantione, queen; Mary Ann Loquasto, flower girl; Connie Montante, Josephine Fasciana, Dorothy Mogovero, Grace Amico, Delores Valenti. Second row, Tina Bellanco, Rosaria Miceli, Carmella Casale, Mary Dominick, Anna Saia, Sarah Amico, Marie Campenni, Maria Manganaro, Unidentified, Patricia Pardy. Third row, Dorothy Giamusso, Josephine Gelso, Mary DeBella, Helen Cumbo, Connie Disinferdinand, Nellie Montante, Lillian Messina, Mary Frost, Ginger Butera and Angeline Giordina.

members of the parish, will lock the church doors. There will be a motor vehicle procession with the Blessed Sacrament riding in a limousine to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, on William Street.

The procession will start from St. Rocco’s Church, West Oak Street, travel to South Main Street, then Broad Street and conclude at our Lady of Mt. Carmel. The benediction with the Blessed Sacrament will con-

clude this religious service. Following the service, a light reception will be held in the Church Hall. Starting next Sunday, July 8, the 9:30 a.m. Mass from St. Rocco’s Church will be moved to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.

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The final Mass in St. Rocco’s will be celebrated today at 2 p.m. After the Mass, everyone in attendance will be invited to kiss the altar. After everyone is out of the building, Ida Bartoli and Chester Montante, two senior

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OBLATES OF ST. JOSEPH FUNFEST: Seminary grounds on Highway 315, Pittston. Sunday Aug. 26. “End of Summer” Outdoor Chicken Bar-B-Q dinner on the seminary grounds, from Noon – 5:00 p.m.. Mass at 11:00 a.m. Live entertainment with Jeanne Zano Band, raffle prizes, instant bingo, specialty baskets and kids’ corner with pony rides, face painting, magic show and bounce house.

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Golf tournament to benefit free health clinic The Committee for the Annual Care and Concern Free Health Clinic Golf Tournament met recently to finalize plans for its tournament slated for Friday, July 13 at Emanon Country Club in Falls. The event will feature a Captain and Crew format with registration at 11:15 a.m. and a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Registration for a foursome is $340 or $85 for individuals and includes lunch, dinner, shirts, awards and prizes. Sponsorships are Hole in One, $500; Eagle, $400; Birdie, $300; Par, $200 and Bogey, $100. All donations will be recognized in the dinner program. For more information, contact any member of the committee or Jim Conners at 654-2585.

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amateur golfer. A one-time president of the AGA and one-time Fox Hill course record holder, Lawler is well-known in local amateur golf circles. He is also a self-described Sherlock Holmes and mystery nut. He combined his two passions and spent two years researching and writing the novel. “I’ve been a Sherlock Holmes fan all my life,” he said. “I read everything at least twice. I’ve seen the movies. I like mysteries, too. Right now I’m reading G. K. Chesterton’s Father Brown mysteries.” Lawler had to get permission from the estate of Sir Arthur Conon Doyle, the Sherlock Holmes creator, to use Holmes, Watson and other characters from the Holmes stories for his novel. For a fee, they sent him an official seal which is on the back cover of the book. Lawler also used real characters prominent in golf in the 1890s.

He also contacted St. Andrews, the town and the course. “I got a wonderful letter back from a town administrator. He said they were happy I’m doing the book and wished me the best of luck.” Lawler’s writing shows a pretty good grasp of the Doyle style and old Scottish dialect. There’s even a glossary of old Scottish terms The book became available only a week ago. “It’s a good time, especially with the Open coming up. Too bad it’s not at St. Andrews.” Lawler, 64, is a retired Pittston Area teacher. He and his wife, Gloria, have been married 30 years and live in West Wyoming. Fans of Sherlock Holmes know Holmes was an opium addict and that, after Doyle killed him off, popular demand forced Doyle to bring Holmes back after three years. So since Lawler’s novel is set three years after Holmes was thought to be dead, does Holmes make an appearance in the book? Lawler wouldn’t say, but he did say, “What he was doing in that three-year gap is explained. It was another addiction.”

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Members of the committee planning the Annual Care and Concern Free Health Clinic Golf Tournament are, from left, Jim Blandina, Jim Conners, Carmen Ambrosino, Rich Amico, Billy Joyce and Dr. John Callahan.

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In the towns

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

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The Avoca Borough Council will have its regular monthly meeting and work session at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 12 in the Avoca Municipal Building, 752 Main St. Council President Joseph Satkowski will preside over the meeting. The public is invited to attend. Avoca residents are reminded ashes are collected every Wednesday. Please place them curbside by 8 a.m. on the collection date. Avoca residents are invited to recycle newspaper and commingled glass, plastic and metal bottles, cans and jars every Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Moosic Recycling Truck at the Avoca Municipal Garage, 1106 Plane St. All lids should be removed and disposed of in home trash. Containers should be rinsed, plastics and metals should be flattened and glass should not be broken. Newspaper should not be placed in bags. All recyclables

AVOCA

JACKIE BORTHWICK-GALVIN 457-3351 avocahappenings@verizon.net

should be placed in the appropriate compartment of the truck. Avoca residents can also recycle corrugated cardboard from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month in the Moosic Recycling Truck at the Avoca Municipal Garage. Avoca residents can also recycle corrugated cardboard from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month in the Moosic Recycling Truck at the Avoca Municipal Garage. Corrugated cardboard is cardboard with a ribbed section between two heavy layers of cardboard. All pieces should be collapsed and flattened. This collection does not include food contaminated noncorrugated or coated cardboard such as pizza, cereal or soda boxes. The recycling area will be monitored and violators can be fined or banned from future recycling privileges. Recycling calendars are available in the lobby of the Avoca Municipal Building and at the recycling truck. Due to the Fourth of July holiday, garbage will be collected on Friday, July 6 instead of Thursday, July 5. Birthdays

Happy belated birthday to Father John Poplawski who celebrated his special day on June 20. Happy birthday to Cindy Colella who will celebrate her special day on Saturday, July 7. With much love from Jim and Ginger. Local grads

Congratulations to Christine Ryzner and Samantha Smith Ryzner who graduated from Fortis Institute on June 15.

Sanitary Authority

The last day to pay the second quarter Lower Lackawanna Valley Sanitary Authority sewer bill was June 30. The business office will be closed on July 4 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Queen of the Apostles

Queen of the Apostles Parish at St. Mary’s Church will continue to participate in the “Fortnight for Freedom” until July 4. This national period of prayer, education and action is being organized by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in response to the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) mandate to force employers – including religious charities – to provide contraceptives and abortion-inducing drugs in their health plans, for free. The parish will pray the novena prayer to St. Thomas More and a Prayer for Religious Freedom following daily Masses. Individuals unable to attend daily Mass but who would like to participate may get the prayers in the church, by calling the rectory office at 457-3412 or by visiting the parish’s Facebook page: Queen of the Apostles Parish, Avoca, PA. The parish will host the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference Mass at 4 p.m. today, July 1 in the church, 715 Hawthorne St. The Mass on the Fourth of July will be celebrated at 9 a.m. instead of 7 p.m. The parish will have festival set-up nights at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 9 and Tuesday, July 10 on the festival grounds, corner of Hawthorne and Spring Streets. The pastoral council will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 9 in the rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. The women’s guild will meet

at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10 in the school, 742 Spring St. The parish will have its annual summer festival Thursday, July 19 through Saturday, July 21 with the festivities beginning at 6 p.m. nightly on the grounds of St. Mary’s School, corner of Hawthorne and Spring Streets, Avoca. The festival will open on Thursday evening featuring the music of “Millennium.” Crowd favorite, “The Hometown Boyz,” will perform on Friday. Queen of the Apostles welcomes local favorite “Bill Gelb & The Hammocks” on Saturday. The parish is also pleased to welcome back entertainer Johnny Superstar who will spin all the latest hits every night. As picnic-goers sit back and enjoy the live entertainment, they can snack on food items, including potato pancakes, pizza fritta, homemade baked goods and treats in the Country Kitchen, cheesesteak and chicken cheesesteak hoagies, pizza, Bitty Bill’s ice cream, Rita’s Italian ice and many more of your favorite festival foods. There will be great games of chance for adults and a grand raffle featuring a top prize of $1,000. There will also be raffles for the parish’s famous theme baskets and a trunk of cheer. Kids surely will enjoy air brush face painting and tattoos by Air Affair as well as many games just for kids including a bounce house. Join Queen of the Apostles Parish for the greatest summer party right in downtown Avoca. For more information, call our parish office at 457-3412. The building and grounds committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 30 in the rectory. The parish will sponsor twoweek math tutoring sessions at St. Mary’s School, 742 Spring St. The sessions, which will be taught by Coleen Reza, PA certified elementary education and mid-level mathematics teacher, include touch math, introduction to pre-algebra and introduction

to algebra. For more information or to register, contact Reza at 498-9811 or e-mail her at coleenvols@hotmail.com. Lions food bank

The Avoca Lions Club will have its monthly food bank from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 5 at the Bethel United Methodist Church, 532 Main St. Volunteers are needed at 1:30 p.m. to help unload the truck. Attendees are asked to bring boxes. VFW Auxiliary

The V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary to Post 8335 will not have a meeting in July. In lieu of the meeting, the members will have their annual luncheon and an afternoon of bingo games at noon on Saturday, July 14 at the post home, 915 Main St. St. Michael flea market

The Rev. Joseph Bertha, Ph.D. and the parishioners of St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church invite the community to its 16th annual flea market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 5 in the church hall, 205 North Main St., Pittston. This one of the biggest indoor flea markets in the area. In conjunction with the flea market, the annual ziti dinner will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Dinners are $8.50 for adults and $6.50 for children 12 and under. The parishioners will also have ethnic foods such as pirohi, haluski and piggies as well as hot dogs, wimpies and soft drinks for sale both days in addition to a bake sale on Saturday. All food items will be available for takeout too. There will also be raffle tickets for cash prizes on sale for $1 each. There is also plenty of free off-street parking available. See AVOCA, Page 40

Nativity of Our Lord Parish will have its annual festival from 6 to 11 p.m. on Friday, July 6; 5 to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 7; and 4 to 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 8 on the picnic grounds of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 529 Stephenson St. As you munch on some of the area’s best ethnic and traditional picnic foods, you will enjoy the live entertainment of “Picture Perfect” from 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday, “Jude’s Polka Jets II” from 5 to 7 p.m., “Flaxy Morgan” from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday and “The Sperazza Band” from 6 to 10 p.m. on Sunday. As you’re touring the grounds stopping to play Bingo, games and purchasing raffle tickets for a chance to win baskets and cash prizes, you won’t want to miss the parish’s famous homemade potato pancake stand. For those of you who love Bingo, you certainly won’t want to miss the parish’s pre-picnic Bingo on Thursday, July 5 in Sacred Heart Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 for a board of three cards. Regular games will have prizes valued at $50 plus cash specials. Before the Bingo fun starts, the parish committee will open the doors at 5 p.m. for shoppers to check out the giant flea market in the basement of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Stop by and look for early bargains! Happy birthday

Happy birthday to Deborah Miriam Goldstein who observed her special day on Friday, June 29. Deborah’s family, friends and staff, who love and cherish her, held a special party in Deborah’s honor on June 30. God bless you Deborah for all of the good you do for others. May you have many more happy years to come! Red tomatoes

Congratulations to Mr. Haluschak who has four red ripe tomatoes on the vine just waiting to be picked. Thanks from VFW

JACKIE BORTHWICK-GALVIN 457-3351 duryeahappenings@verizon.net

Ambulance drive

Crime Watch

The Duryea Ambulance and Rescue Association membership drive will continue for several more weeks. Residents can still submit the $30 membership fee. This fee entitles members to receive ambulance services when needed. Anyone who receives services from the association but does not have a membership will be charged for services when rendered.

The Duryea Neighborhood Crime Watch will have an organizational meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 9 at the Duryea Municipal Building, 315 Main St. The National Night Out events, which will take place on August 7, will be discussed at this time. The regularly scheduled monthly meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17 at the Duryea Municipal Building.

Borough notes

Duryea Borough, through the cooperation of CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), is providing free summer meals to children throughout the summer. The meals are available from noon to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Healey Memorial Playground, corner of Foote Avenue and Wright Streets, until August 17. For more information, contact Borough Manager Lois Morreale at 655-2829. The Duryea Borough Street Department will be closed on Wednesday, July 4. Recyclables will be collected one day late this week. Yard waste will not be collected on Friday, July 6 due to the holiday schedule change. The Duryea Borough Street Department will collect tires on Wednesday, July 11. Residents are asked to place tires curbside by 7 a.m. Please note all rims must be removed from the tires. Sanitary Authority

The Excelsior Hose Co. No. 2 will have its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 5 at the hose company, 798 Foote Ave. .

Polish Falcons

The members of the Polish Falcons, Nest 128 are seeking new members. To become a regular member, you need to purchase an annuity or life insurance policy through the club. Walter Mitchell will be at the club, 631 Main St., at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 9 to discuss this program. Rec board news

The Duryea Rec Board will have its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11 at the Duryea Municipal Building, 315 Main St. The public is invited to attend. The Duryea Rec Board will sponsor a “Christmas in July” party and movie night on Saturday, July 14 at the Healey Park, corner of Foote Avenue and Wright Street. The gates open at 7:30 p.m. and the movies start at 8:30 p.m. The double feature for the evening will be “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Elf.” There will be free hot dogs, popcorn and drinks for children and additional food for sale. There may even be a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus along with caroling, iced hot chocolate and cookies. For more information call event chairman Bob Cappelloni at 881-8744. This event is free and open to the children of Duryea. Germania festival

Members of the Germania

Hose Company will have their annual festival July 17-21 on the fire company grounds, 430 Foote Ave. In addition to great food and fun as well as the firefighters’ parade at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 20 on Foote Avenue, the picnic committee also has a full roster of great acts scheduled to entertain attendees: Tuesday, July 17 – “Mule Reunion”; Wednesday, July 18 – “Millennium”; Thursday, July 19 – “Jeanne Zano Band”; Friday, July 20 – “Flaxy Morgan”; and Saturday, July 21 – “Hill Billy Delux.” Legion Sons election

The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 585, recently nominated for officers. Voting will take place from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 29 at the post home, 329 Main St. The nominees include commander - Jim Balchune Sr. and Jim Galuska; senior vice-commander - Jerry Chromey; junior vice-commander - Lester Gordon; finance officer - David Dehaba; historian - Michael Andrews; and sergeant at arms Ron Mehal. St. Michael flea market

the biggest indoor flea markets in the area. In conjunction with the flea market, the parish will also have its annual ziti dinner from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Dinners are $8.50 for adults and $6.50 for children 12 and under. T he parishioners will also have ethnic foods such as pirohi, haluski and piggies as well as hot dogs, wimpies and soft drinks for sale both days in addition to a bake sale on Saturday. All food items will be available for takeout too. There will also be raffle tickets for cash prizes on sale for $1 each. There is also plenty of free off-street parking available. Animal rescue event

There will be a fundraiser for Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care Program and Rescue for Domestic Animals, Inc., Duryea, from 2 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19 at Nails First Salon, 207 S. Main St., Taylor. There will be a variety of services available, including manicures, pedicures, nail fills and waxing. There will also be live entertainment by Dani-elle Khela, a wine and cheese table and psychic readings by Daniel. For more information please call Denise at 457-1625. Post LL trip

American Legion Brennan Regan Post 585 will have its second annual bus trip to the Little See DURYEA, Page 40

REHOSKI’S MARKET 201 Foote Avenue, Duryea FREE DELIVERY! CALL 457-8881

OPEN DAILY: 6 a.m.-7 p.m. • Saturday & Sunday ‘til 5 p.m.

Boneless Chuck Roast ........................... $2.99 lb. Lean Stewing Beef ................................ $2.99 lb. Seasoned Butt Porketta ......................... $2.99 lb. Boneless Pork Chops............................. $2.99 lb. Fresh Cut Minute Steaks........................ $4.99 lb. Smoked Bacon...................................... $4.99 lb.

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Oval Spiced Ham.................................. $3.99 lb. Soft Salami............................................ $2.99 lb. Cooper Cheese ..................................... $4.99 lb.

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Members of the V.F.W. Post 1227 would like to thank the community for making their recent clambake a success.

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One of Duryea’s biggest festivals is next weekend

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Borough officials monitor for ordinance violations The borough manager, police department and code officials will do street-by-street site visits, noting properties in violations of borough ordinances. Too many complaints have been filed at the borough office and too many warnings have been unanswered. Fines will be imposed on those in violation of yard maintenance ordinance, refuse ordinance, health ordinance, and permit ordinance, junk car storage, burning ordinance, trespassing and encroachment on borough properties. The solicitor, police and the inspection agency for the borough property maintenance code will be called upon to inspect properties in violation of the code. Fines will range from $50 to $300 a day, along with court costs and inspection fees. In addition, the borough manager reports eight hearings were filed at the magistrate for nonpayment of sewer bond fees. Three judgments have been issued against property owners with five hearings yet to be scheduled for the first round of enforcement. The next eight accounts will be forwarded to the magistrate this week until all accounts in arrears are cited. Residents are reminded the borough collects yard waste curbside on Tuesdays.

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Borough notes

Orders for 2012 “Party in the Park” T-shirts can be made at the municipal office or at the “HubOne.” Cost is $10 with 2 XL and above at $12. There will be a limited amount available for sale at the party. Party in the Park will be held on Saturday, Aug. 11. Applications to request gas service are available at the municipal office during regular business hours. For more information about gas service, contact Mike Trussa, UGI representative, at 829-8664. The yard waste facility site is open to borough vehicles only. Beginning today, July 1, no resident or contractor is allowed at the facility site without a permit from the borough office. Anyone found at the site without a permit will be cited. The Greater Pittston Regional Compost Facility will be up and running within the next two to three weeks..

DUPONT ANN MARIE PADDOCK

407-0231 dupont.news@comcast.net

Dupont Public Works Dept. service schedule for the week of July 1 is as follows: Monday, July 2 - Refuse Tuesday, July 3- Yard Waste The Public Works Department will be closed for the Fourth of July. Recyclables, cans and bottles will be picked up on Thursday, July 5. Chicken 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 on Wyoming Avenue. Donation is $8. Dinner includes half a chicken, coleslaw, French fries, roll, cake and beverage. Tickets are available from Mr. Arnold Borc at 654-8175.Tickets will also be available at the grounds on the day of the event Adopt-A-Highway

Dupont Lions Club Adopt-AHighway Cleanup Project will be held on Saturday, July 14. Members will clean the roadway north and south of Route. 315 starting from Pilot to Petro and from Petro back to Pilot. This the second of four clean-ups scheduled for this year. All members or any volunteers will meet at 8 a.m. at the Dupont Municipal Building. For more information, contact any member of the Lions Club or Lion Rich Hanson, project chairman, at 451-1519. Tax reminder

Tax Collector Billl Elko announces the last day for face value payments for the 2012 county and municipal taxes is Thursday, July 5. The tax office will be open from 2 to 4 p.m. on July 5 to accommodate taxpayers. Penalty value will begin on Friday, July 6. For more information, Donna at the tax office at 655-6241. Eco-Tip of the week

Joey’s Eco-Tip of the week: If you have bulk garbage, dispose

of it the right way. Take it to the landfill instead of just throwing it in the woods. This will keep the earth clean. PACC scholarship

Polish American Citizens Club will award a scholarship to a freshman enrolled in a college or university for the 2012-2013 school year. Applicants must be a direct descendant (ie. son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter) of an active P.A.C.C. member, obtain and submit proof of a G.P.A of not less than 3.0, typed essay and an interview before the scholarship board. For information, contact Edward Romanko at 655-2137, John Kulick at 655-2762 or Jack Kuligowski at 655-8672. All entries must be received no later than July 4. Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Picnic Construction Chairpersons Stan Barnak and Tim Stonikinis announce the erection of the stands for the picnic will take place at 7 a.m. on Saturday, July 14 and continue during the weekdays as needed. Anyone with a truck and/or a hammer is asked to lend a hand. Contact Carol at the rectory office for more information at 654-3713. The annual picnic will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug 2, 3 and 4. The local band “Perfect Focus” is still in the running for the opportunity to be the opening band for the “Slash” concert in Philadelphia. Vote at battle.rockstaruproar.com/u/perfectfocus570, log in to vote, create an account. On Twitter, the contest ends Tuesday. Animal rescue event

A fundraiser will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19 at Nails First Salon, 207 S. Main St. in Taylor to benefit Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care Program and Rescue for Domestic Animals, Inc. A variety of services will be offered, such as manicures, pedicures, nail fills, waxing and more. There will also be live entertainment by Dani-elle Khela,

a wine and cheese table and psychic readings by Daniel. For more information or to schedule call Denise at 4571625. Sanitary Authority

The last day to pay the second quarter Lower Lackawanna Valley Sanitary Authority’s sewer bill was June 30. The LLVSA business office will be closed on July 4 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Dupont softball

Atlantic Propane are champions of the u12 division of The County Line Girls Softball League. Atlantic defeated Calan Photography of Taylor, 16-3, to win it all. Atlantic Propane finishes the season at 13-1. Team members are Sarah Lukowich, Hannah Robbins, Kerry Shamnoski, Jordan Zbegner, Bailey Jordan, Carly Karaffa, Shayla Williams, Alisa Agostinelli, Kyla Klocko, Autym Stoss, Breanna Yaskus, Bella Gorzkowski, Mackenzie Gable and Abby Graham. Head coach is Bob Gable and assistant coaches are Joe Klocko, Rich Gorzkowski, Kay Shamnoski and Jerry Daley. Well done to Liberty Tax, second-place winners of the CLGSL U10 division. Liberty fell in the championship game to Tri State of Marvine, 9-0. Liberty players are Dana Zuba, Kaehler Kivler, Halle Coggins, Lexi Felinski, Madisyn Antal, Bella Guasto, Sarah Earlley, Savanna and Celeste McCluskey, Kristen Walters and Julianna Wayman. Head coach is Laurie Kivler. Assistant coaches are Lisa Zuba, Nicole Felinski, Michelle Sebas-

tinelli and Chantelle Antal. Lions install

Dupont Lions Club recently held its annual installation of officers for the club, as well for the Pittston Area Leo’s Club in ca eremony at the VFW Post Home. PDG Lion Bob Milligan swore in the newly-elected Dupont Lions officers: Tina McDonald and Dan Lello, co-presidents; Richard Hansen, first vice president; Janet Rooney, second vice president; Ken Shambe, treasurer; Roseanne Linko, secretary; Denise Rowan-Hudzinski, Lion Tamer and Tail Twister. Members of the board of directors installed were Tony Draus, Chris Kalmanowicz, Susan Gregory and Denise Hudzinski. District Governor Mimi Tosh presented the oath to the Pittston Area Leo’s Club officers: Megan Dougherty, president; Irene Magdon, vice president; Haleigh Zurek, secretary; and Lea Garibaldi, treasurer. District Governor Tosh presented longevity awards for several members of the club who have served 30-plus years to the club. They are Joe Cronick, Stan Knick, Ed Kowalczyk, Sr, Bernie Zielinski, Stan Strelish, Chris Kalmanowicz and Bart Bryk. Stan Knick was named Lion of the Year. The Dupont Lions Scholarship Awards for community service were presented to Timothy Lello and Shelby Smith, both graduates of Pittston Area. Marie Cary, of Avoca, Pittston Leo Club graduate, was named Leo of the Year.

HUGHESTOWN

July 4 is deadline for taxes at face value Hughestown Borough tax collector John Poli reminds all taxpayers who have not paid their 2012 County and Borough taxes that Wednesday, July 4 will be the last day for tax collection at

face value. After this date the penalty value will be in effect. Office hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. at the borough building or by appointment.

The West Parks and Recreation Board will host the 4th of July Young Run-4-Fun at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 4 at Sobeski Stadium. Entry forms are available in the West Pittston Borough office. For further questions, call Gina Malsky at 332-7817. Council meeting change

West Pittston Council Meeting has been rescheduled from Tuesday, July 3 to Tuesday, July 10. Whiffle Ball Tourney

The First Curt Hannon Whiffle Ball Tournament is 8 a.m. on August 5 at the West Pittston Little League. The event will benefit the Joseph Rubino family of West Pittston. Mr. Rubino was critically injured in an accident in May. Registration is $25 per team. Make checks payable to the Joseph Rubino Fund and sent to Kory Angeli, 205 York Ave., West Pittston, Pa. 18643. The registration deadline is July 30. Include a contact phone number. Age brackets are 7-9, 10-13, 14adult. To donate a basket for raffle or volunteer call 570-237-0596. For more information, call 9472836. Golf Tournament

The West Pittston Open is Sunday, Aug. 26 at Emanon Country Club, Harding. It’s a major fundraiser for the Volunteers of our Parks Committee which plans provide events such as Movies in the Park, the Fun Run for Kids, the Anthracite 4mile Run and others. To join the fun, stop by the borough office or call Ellen at 655-7782, option 1. Cost is $80

WEST PITTSTON Tony Callaio 654-5358 tonyc150@verizon.net

and includes golf, cart, prizes, and dinner. Fees are due no later than August 17.

Wyoming Area prom photos may be picked up at the Secondary Center during regular business hours.

Checkerboard Inn, Carverton Road, Trucksville. Cost is $40/ 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 by visiting the Wyoming Area Class of ’77 Facebook page.

Class of l950 reunion

Street department

West Pittston High School is planning its 62nd anniversary class reunion for Friday, Aug. 17 at Glenmaura Country Club, Moosic. Any classmate who has not received an invitation should contact George Miller, chairperson. All reservations must be in by July 10.

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. Limbs should not exceed four feet in length or 1/2-inch in diameter and must be tied in bun-

Prom pics available

SAT classes

Wyoming Area is offering SAT Verbal and Math review classes this summer. If interested in enrolling in these classes, call Mrs. Rabel at 655-2836, ext. 2339. Each session will feature 10hours of instruction. Cost for non-residents will be $50. Cost for residents will vary depending on enrollment. Costs are expected to run between $20 and $30 per 10-hours of instruction.

Tax collector

George L. Miller, tax collector, announces the 2012 county and borough taxes have been mailed. The face period continues until June 30. Penalty period will be honored through December 15 when the tax books will be closed. It is the property owner’s responsibility to forward their tax bills to their financial institution for payment. If a receipt is requested, please include a self addressed stamped envelope with payment. For appointments, call 6553801 or 655-7782 ext. 232. Birthday notes

Celebrating this week: Julia

Gober, July 3; USA, July 4; Mike Fedor, Joy Ide, July 6. Lori Cresho of West Pittston will be celebrating her birthday on July 6. Thought for the week

Life has taught us that love does not consist in gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction. Quote of the week

“Death is not evil, for it frees man from all ills and takes away his desires along with desire’s rewards. Old age is the supreme evil, for it deprives man of all pleasures while allowing his appetites to remain and it brings with it every possible sorrow. Yet, men fear death and desire old age.” – Giacomo Leopardi, Italian poet and philospher Bumper sticker

Eternal inner peace has to be cultivated daily.

WA Kiwanis to assist Ronald McDonald House

Class of ‘77 reunion

The Wyoming Area Class of 1977 will hold its 35th anniversary class reunion from 1 to 8 p.m. on September 29 at The

GOP committee members WEST WYOMING form, yard sign or to volunteer to make telephone calls, contact Magni at 693-1338 or Baranosky at 899-2042. For more information, log onto www.luzernegop.org.

Wyoming Area Kiwanians recently heard a report on the Ronald McDonald House in Scranton from Rich Bradshaw, executive director, and Michael Nicholas, family room coordinator. Bradshaw explained the House is a “home away from home” for families with children experiencing serious illnesses that require hospitalization. The Scranton Ronald McDonald House has eight bedrooms and caters to people from all over the northeast whose children are hospitalized in the greater Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre area. Nicholas explained projects at the house take place all of the time. Interested groups like the Kiwanis Club undertake painting, mailing, cleanup and food preparation for the guests. The house also provides van transportation to move families back and forth to the various hospitals. There are no fees charged for guest families. Ronald McDonald House relies heavily on donations from major industries for appliances, furniture and materials need for upkeep and day to day living. The House is located at 332 Wheeler Avenue in Scranton, where Bradshaw and Nicholas can be contacted. Shown are: Michael Nicholas, Richard Bradshaw, Kiwanis President Bob Orlando and Kiwanis Lieutenant Governor Elect Megan Kuffa.

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Ada Magni and Zachary Baranosky are the GOP committee members for West Wyoming, Ward 1, District 5. Their responsibilities include getting voter registration forms to new residents, registering Republican voters for the first time, providing applications for absentee ballots and distributing candidate literature. To request a voter registration

dles. Any resident requesting chipping of tree limbs is asked to call the Public Works Building at 655-7786 to be placed on a schedule.

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Exeter Open golf tourney set for August 19 The Exeter Open Committee has met to finalize plans for the 46th Annual Exeter Open Golf Tournament for August 19 at the Emanon Country Club. The cost is $75 with cart and $65 without cart. The fee includes golf, prizes, food and refreshments. The format will be captain and crew. Applications may be obtained from any committee member. Committee members are Ron Hyzinski, Jack Brogan and Anthony Petrucci. Standing a Len Bonfanti, George Burns and Don Clarke

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The Exeter Police Department reminds residents that any person or person(s) caught taking any recyclables from the curbside is in violation of the Exeter Borough Recycling Ordinance, and is subject to being cited or arrested. Any resident who witnesses these acts is encouraged to contact the Exeter Borough Police or 911. All residents are reminded to notify the Exeter Borough Police at 570-654-3001 with violations. Exeter Borough will collect all 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. 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 include keeping fertilizer and pesticides on the treated yard, thus reducing the expense of additional treatments. Yard waste consists only of the following materials: shrubbery or grass clippings and tree limbs. Tree limbs are not to exceed three feet length or1/2-inch in diameter. Limbs should be bundled, tied and placed in an open container. Rocks, stones, dirt and animal waste are not acceptable forms of yard waste. Any yard waste containing unacceptable materials will not be collected.

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287-3349 ecipriani@comcast.net Yard sale rescheduled

Charity Train Ride

Due to Little League District Tournament schedules, the Community Yard Sale at the Exeter Lions Little League Complex on Cedar Street has been rescheduled to 8:30 a.m. to 12: p.m. on Sunday, July 29. Interested sellers can obtain space for $10 by contacting Frank DeAngeloatdeangelos4@comcast.net. Spaces should be reserved by Sunday, July 22. Sellers will be given an area around the perimeter of the field and will be able to display merchandise on tables and in the space between them and the fence. Sellers must provide their own tables. Sellers can set up beginning at 6:30 a.m.the morning of the sale. All unsold merchandise must be removed from the grounds by 2:30 p.m. that same day. Space will be limited to the first 25 vendors. The concession stand will also be open to sell coffee and breakfast items.

Back by popular demand, a train excursion to historic Jim Thorpe in a 1920’s era open window coach pulled by a diesel locomotive will take place on Sunday, Sept. 9 departing Duryea at 9 a.m. and returning at approximately 6:45 p.m. The trip includes free time in Jim Thorpe. Cost is $65 per person. Checks should be made payable to the Greater Pittston Charity Train Ride c/o Pittston Memorial Library, 47 Broad St., Pittston, PA 18640. For more information, contact Gloria at 693-0766 or Tina at 407-0579. Proceeds benefit the Pittston Memorial Library, Greater Pittston YMCA and the Care and Concern Free Health Clinic. SAT review classes

Wyoming Area is again offering SAT Verbal and Math review classes this summer. If interested in enrolling in these classes, call Mrs. Rabel at 655-2836 X 2339.

Each session will feature 10 hours of instruction. Cost for non-residents will be $50. Cost for residents will vary depending on enrollment. Costs are expected to run between $20 and $30 per 10 hours of instruction. Care and Concern 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 shotgun 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. Minor League tournament

Exeter Lions Little League 8-9 Year Old Minor League Tournament will be held from July 13Aug. 3. Registration fee is $100

per team plus one ball. The tournament will be a double elimination format. Contact Jaime Hizynski 570604-0045 or jaimehizynski@gmail.com for more information. Make checks payable to Exeter Lions Little League and send to 128 Lincoln St., Exeter, PA 18643. The tournament is sponsored by EZ Flow Sewer & Drain Service. Cosmopolitan Seniors

The Cosmopolitan Seniors are not meeting during the month of July and will resume with a meeting on August 7. Cosmopolitan Seniors travel coordinator Johanna is accepting reservations for a trip to Mount Airy Casino on Wednesday, July 11 with pickups in Exeter and Pittston. Non-members are welcome. Details can be obtained from Johanna at 655-2720. Bus trip

Saint John’s Lodge #233 is sponsoring its second annual bus trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on Saturday, July 28. Donation is $40 and includes $25 in free slot play (must be 21 to receive the free play offer), movies down and back, raffle and much more. Photo ID is required or participants can usetheir Resorts Player Card. Bus leaves Wyoming Valley Mall near Sears Automotive promptly at 7:30 a.m. and leaves Atlantic City at 7 p.m. Reservations are a must. Payment is due with reservation. Call Vince Tedeschi at 371-9940. Open House, Barbecue

The Exeter Open Committee has met to finalize plans for the 46th Annual Exeter Open Golf Tournament to be held on August 19 at the Emanon Country Club. From left, seated, are Ron Hyzinski, Jack Brogan and Anthony Petrucci. Standing, Len Bonfanti, George Burns and Don Clarke.

Saint John’s Masonic Lodge #233 and Tyre Square Club Masonic Lodge Golden Rule #15 have scheduled a joint open house and barbecue for August 18 at Saint John’s Lodge Hall, 498 Yatesville Road in Jenkins Township. The barbecue begins with cooking at 7 a.m. with servings from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (or until the food runs out, whichever comes first.) Grilled and smoked chicken and ribs are on the menu as are candied yams, collard greens, bread, macaroni and cheese, soft drinks and iced tea. Prices are $10 for the chicken See EXETER, Page 40

Dr. William V. Lewis, Jr., commissioner of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania’s official history agency, will serve as the keynote speaker at the 134th annual commemoration observance sponsored by the Wyoming Commemorative Association at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 4 at the Wyoming Monument National Historic Site, Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming. The battle actually took place north of this site in what is now present-day Exeter Borough. The ceremony will mark the 234th anniversary of the Revolutionary War Battle of Wyoming. The chair for the event is Janet Flack, new board president of the Luzerne County Historical Society. Rabbi Larry Kaplan of Temple Israel in Wilkes-Barre is the chaplain for the event. A band concert performed by the Wyoming Valley Band will precede the ceremonies. The event is open to the public, free of charge and tent-covered seating is available in the event of rain. Senior citizens

The Wyoming, West Wyoming Seniors will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3 in St Monica’s meeting rooms with Frank Perfinski presiding. Servers are Mickey DeSalvo, Sam DeSalvo and Frank Perfinski. Birthday celebrants for June are Mary Matani, Angie Mastruzzo, Stanley Mulesky, Charlotte Piezala, Irene Zelinski, Betty O’Hara, Joe Shymanskki and Donna Pocceschi. The annual picnic will be held at noon on July 19 at Daley Park Pavilion in West Wyoming. After the meeting, there will be refreshments, prizes and Bingo will be played. The wimpie luncheon is scheduled for the August 7 meeting. Borough notes

EILEEN CIPRIANI 287-3349 ecipriani@comcast.net to 2 p.m. on Saturdays during the 10-part series on Catholicism. growing season. Vendor space is The series began on Tuesday, available. For information, call June 26 and continues at 10:30 the borough office at 693-0291. a.m. at St. Monica’s rectory and Residents are reminded to cut at 7 p.m. at St. Barbara’s parish their grass and remove high center each Tuesday until Auweeds from their properties as gust 28. For more information, per ordinances. contact St. Monica’s at 693-1991 or St. Barbara’s at 654-2103. SAT review classes Anyone who missed the first Wyoming Area is again offer- class is still welcome to attend. ing SAT Verbal and Math review St. Monica’s Summer Bingo classes this summer. If interested will be “played” at 2 p.m. on in enrolling in these classes, call Sunday, July 22. Doors will open Mrs. Rabel at 655-2836, exten- at 1 p.m. in the O.L.O.S Church sion 2339. Each session will fea- Hall. Tickets are $5 and can be ture 10 hours of instruction. purchased after all weekend Cost for non-residents is $50. Masses starting today, July 1. For Cost for residents will vary de- more information, contact Tom pending on enrollment. Tomsak at 237-2188. Costs are expected to run beSt. Monica’s sweat-shirt/ttween $20 and $30 per 10 hours shirt sale is underway. of instruction. . This sale will offer red t-shirts at $10, crew sweatshirts at $18, Compost yard hooded sweatshirts at $26 and The West Wyoming Compost zip-up hooded sweatshirts at Yard will be open from 10 a.m. to $30. All items will be available 2 p.m. on Saturdays for residents in youth and adult sizes. of West Wyoming and WyomAdult sizes 1x and larger reing. The compost yard accepts quire additional charge. Order brush, branches, leaves and forms are at the entrances of grass. each Church site. For more inResidents are reminded to take formation, contact Tom Tomsak care that yard waste does not at 237-2188. contain plastic or recyclable The Vocation Golf Classic bags. The compost yard does not 2012 will be held on Monday, Juaccept stones or dirt. ly 30 at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Compost is also available free Club, Mountaintop. Registration of charge to residents of both is 10 a.m., lunch is 11 a.m. and towns. shotgun start is at noon. His Excellency Bishop Joseph C. BamAmbulance membership bera and the Seminarians will The annual ambulance mem- add a special challenge to the bership for June 2012 – June participants. A reception and 2013 registration is now in pro- awards will follow play. gress. Membership applications For more information and reghave been sent to every house- istration, call 207-2250 or conhold in Wyoming Borough. tact Development@dioceseofAnyone who has not received an scranton.org. application is asked to call 693Deadline for sponsorship is 1371 and leave a message with July 16. your name and address. Volunteers of America are in If the name on the application need of small household items is incorrect, please, correct it on and usable clothing. For more inthe form. formation, go to www.voaAnyone who does not pay their pa.org. membership and utilizes ambulance services will be bill for that WA ice hockey service. The WA Ice Hockey Middle School League now taking St. Monica’s news names of interested fifth and St. Monica’s and St. Barbara’s sixth-grade students for the parishes will work together on a 2012-2013 season residing with-

Planning a bingo at St. Monica's Parish are, from left, Tom Tomsak, chairman; and Father McKernan, pastor.

in 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. Benefit today

Wyoming Free Library announced summer activities for children. Tea Party: Fancy Nancy and the Friends of the Wyoming Free Library say “Bonjour” and ask the pleasure of your company at a Tea Party from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 7. Dress in your most glamorous outfit and receive a “Cadeau” (that means “gift” in French.) Luke Fuller, our maitre d’, will escort guests. Boys and girls and a parent are invited. Nancy has invited a visitor from France to join us – 16-year-old Tatiana Enjovly from Lyon, France. A donation of $2 per child includes the cost of a photo. Call

the library at 693-1364 or sign up on Facebook by June 25 to reserve you place at the table. “Bientot” (that means “see you soon” in French.) Teddy Bear’s Picnic is sponsored by Little Miss Library Grace Washney and her Court, Abby Tirva and Eliana Para. Join us at the Butler Street Park from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 23. Bring your blankets and your favorite teddy bear (or stuffed animal.) Enjoy some teddy bear music, games and snacks. A donation of $2 per family will include a photo of your child with the bear. In case of rain, the event will be held at the library. Jewelry Making Classes for Mommy and Me is an introduction to making Bracelets using “Memory Wire” and an assortment of beads will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 19. “Mommy and Me” is for children ages 4 and up and an independent learning group for ages 8 and up. Follow-up classes can be arranged to make earrings and necklaces. The cost per bracelet is $5. Call the library by July 14 to reserve a slot in the class. . Reading Club activities

Space is limited so please register for the programs that you’re able to attend. Call 693-1364 to register. Thursday, July 5 - 11 a.m., Make your own glow in the dark See WYOMING, Page 40

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Wyoming Borough is working on a newsletter which will be distributed to all homes within the borough. Businesses interested in advertising in the first issue should contact the borough office at 693-0291 for more information. The Farmer’s Market in the Butler Street Park is now open. The market will run from 9 a.m.

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or ribs and $25 for a rack of ribs. For more information, call Jerry Venetz at 654-9833 or Fred Kotula at 655-1687. St. Barbara’s Parish

The rectory office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 in observance of the national holiday. There will be no evening Mass on Monday and Tuesday nights during the summer months. Novenas will still be recited each evening with the reception of Holy Communion immediately following. Benediction of the

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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, Legion members plan to send two buses this year. For more information, call the post home at 457-4242. Holy Rosary

Holy Rosary School will have its fourth annual golf classic Sunday, Sept. 16 at Edgewood in the Pines, Drums. Registration is at noon and the shotgun start begins at 1 p.m. It is a captain and crew format. Singles will be

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Blessed Sacrament will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday nights. The Christian Women’s Organization is sponsoring an Italian Basket for the Bazaar. Anyone wishing to donate items for the basket can drop them off at the rectory between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. The last day for donations will be Thursday, July 12. A Holy Hour for Religious Freedom will be held at 3 p.m. today, July 1 in St. John the Evangelist Church. St. Monica’s & St. Barbara’s Parishes will work together on a 10-part series on Catholicism. The series began on Tuesday, June 26 and continues at 10:30 a.m. at St. Monica’s rectory and placed on a team. The cost is $100 per player which includes lunch and dinner at the club. Awards will be given for several golfing contests. There will also be prizes awarded throughout the day. There are also several tournament sponsorship opportunities available at various donation levels. For more information, contact Debbie Davis at 451-1762. The Holy Rosary Craft Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 23 Holy Rosary School, 125 Stephenson St. There will be vendors on hand as well as food, raffles and goodies. For more information or to reserve vending space, call Debbie Davis at 451-1762, Sharon Chase at 457-4450 or Holy Rosary School at 457-2553.

at 7 p.m. at St. Barbara’s parish center each Tuesday until August 28. Volunteers are needed for setup and clean-up, kitchen, grill, food service, and grounds for the bazaar. Sign-ups will be after Mass in the next few weeks. Items for the flea market can be dropped off after noon Friday through Tuesday at the side door of the parish center. Please do not leave anything in front of the door. Items NOT accepted are clothes, shoes, textbooks, encyclopedias, or electronics that do not work. Basket Raffle/Chinese Auction: This year we are continuing with the basket raffle and look forward to your creativity and basket theme ideas. For more information, contact Karen Bernardi t 655-6329 or Cynthia Liberski at 693-2349. Band Sponsors: Anyone interested in sponsoring a band for one night is asked to call Ray at 655-6329. Entertainment Raffle: Items are needed for this raffle. Donations could include new and boxed :iPod, notepad, Kindle or Nook. Call Barbara @ 654-0645 for details. We are 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. Refuse pick up

1960s classes party

Several graduating classes of Avoca High School from the 1960s will have a pizza, Stromboli and antipasto party from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25 in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St. The cost is $25 per person. The event is BYOB. Soda and ice will be provided. Interested classmates can make a reservation by sending a check for $25 to Cathy Appnel, 515 Grove St., Avoca, PA 18641 by July 14. Checks should be made payable to AHS Classes of the ’60s. For more information, go to Facebook or call Appnel at 4577974, Marie Payne at 709-5674 or Pauline Reedy at 817-5125. Classmates are encouraged to bring pictures and memorabilia .

Starting Thursday, July 5, refuse will be picked up by a new waste hauler. After that date refuse will be picked up on Wednesday, the regular refuse day. Have garbage curbside by 6 a.m. the day of pick up. Street sweeping

Street sweeping is done on the first Friday of every month. A parking ban will be in effect on those days on Wyoming Avenue. Cars will be ticketed by the police department if vehicle is not moved. Recycling note

Residents are not to take their own recyclables to the recycling building. Recyclables are to be placed curbside for pick up on Mondays. Yard waste is to be placed curbside on Thursdays.

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jewelry; noon, ages 6 and up. Friday, July 6 –11a.m. to noon, ages 6 and up, make your own glow in the dark jewelry from Monday, July 9 – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., preschool story time, ages 3-5. “If You Give a Mouse A Cookie” by Laura Numeroff Wednesday, July 11 – 11 a.m. to noon, glow jars. Child must bring an empty jar with lid. Thursday, July 12 – 11 a.m. to noon, what do your dreams mean? Let’s find out! Ages 6 and up Friday, July 13 – Noon, movie day. Saturday, July 14 – Noon to 3 p.m., game day. All ages are welcome. Monday, July 16 – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., preschool story time, ages 3-5. “Chrysanthemum” by Kevin Henkes Wednesday, July18 –11a.m. to noon, ghost stories, ages 6 and up. Friday, July 20 – 11 a.m. to noon, make your own black light t-shirt, ages 6 and up. Child must bring their own black t-shirt. Saturday, July 21 – 10 to 11 a.m., Furry Tail reading program, all ages are welcome; noon to 1 p.m. - Ravenous Reader’s book discussion, “The Graveyard Book” by Neil Gaiman, all ages are welcome.

Pizza and soda will be provided. Monday, July 23 – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., preschool story time, ages 3-5. “Chicka, Chicka Boom Boom” by John Archambault Wednesday, July 25 – 11 a.m. to noon, make your own black light t-shirt, ages 6 and up. Child must bring their own black tshirt. Friday, July 27 – 11 a.m. to noon, monsterize yourself, ages 6 and up. Saturday, July 28 – Noon, doll workshop, ages 6 and up Monday, July 30 – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., preschool story time, ages 3-5. “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?”by Bill Martin, Jr. Wednesday, Aug. 1 – 11 a.m. to noon, monsterize yourself 101, ages 6 and under. Monday, Aug. 6 – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., preschool story time, ages 3-.5 “Harold and the Purple Crayon” by Crockett Johnson Monday, Aug. 13 – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., preschool story times, ages 3-5. “Harry the Dirty Dog” by Gene Zion and Margaret Graham The summer reading club picnic is from11a.m. to noon on Friday, Aug. 10 at Butler Street Park Rain location is the library. Children must have read 20 “age-appropriate” books to receive invitation to the picnic 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.

Activities listed at Falls Senior Center The Falls Senior Center, sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne/Wyoming counties, invites anyone 60+ to attend the center. Daily activites include Wii, Scrabble, Yatzee, UNO and other card games. Walking group walks at 9:20 a.m. every Wednesday Garden Club tends garden daily. Tuesday, July 3 - Independence Day Lunch Wednesday, July 4 - Center is closed Wednesday, July 11, 11:15 a.m. - Gina Haley from Compassionate Care Hospice will give a pre-

FALLS NEWS sentation on Living Wills, Health Care Proxies and Advance Directives. Friday, July 13, 1 p.m. - Blueberry sundaes, $1. Anyone wishing to enjoy a hot meal at noon for a suggested donation of $2 should RSVP to Twila at 388-2623 by 12:30 p.m. the day before. The center is located at 2813 Sullivan’s Trail on SR 92 in West Falls and is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The First United Presbyterian Church of West Pittston held its annual Strawberry Festival and Mini-Flea Market on June 23 at St. Ceciliaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Wyoming Avenue, Exeter. The festival featured a flea market, cake, strawberries and ice cream and plenty of food. Rev. James Thyren is pastor of the church.

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Strawberry Festival at First United Presbyterian

Three-year old Kaylie Pavlovicz and Paige Evertt, 4, have their hands full with toys at the flea market.

Little Isabella Mauceri, 2, of Exeter is fascinated with a toy phone at the flea market held in conjunction with the annual Strawberry Festival at First United Presbyterian Church, West Pittston.. TONY CALLAIO/ FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH

Janice Dombroski, left, of Harding, Judy Burke, center, of Exeter, and Inge Markarian, of West Pittston, are intrigued with one of the flea market items.

Mark Webber, of Pittston Twp. has bags filled as he checks out from the flea market with his favorite cashier, Sharon Francoeur. These two are engaged and will marry on June 30.

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Server Kelly Winder, of Duryea, is more than happy to wait on David and Shirley Todd, of West Pittston.

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GP magic number is three Four games on tap for the last week before playoffs

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The Greater Pittston Legion Senior baseball team ran into some trouble this week, dropping three of five games bringing their record to 10-4, but they did get a no-hitter Friday night versus WilkesBarre winning 8 – 0. The game was highlighted by an outstanding no-hit pitching performance by Dylan Maloney. Maloney’s threw a complete game walking just two, with 13 strikeouts. Greater Pittston jumped out to a 4 – 0 lead in the second inning and then just tacked on a few more runs as the game went on. The only big hitting performance in the game was a multi-hit game by Ron Musto Their tough week started last Sunday against Tunkhannock. Tunkhannock won that game 4-0. Greater Pittston’s high powered offense was the one to let them down in this one as they could only muster one hit in the game “I thought we would be scoring more runs offensively than we do,” said GP Head Coach Drew Whyte. On Tuesday, GP played a tight game against Nanticoke pulling off a 5 – 4 win in extra-innings. Jake Granteed threw a complete game and got the win. The big hit in the game was by Dylan Maloney to win the game in the tenth inning. Greater Pittston then played Swoyersville on Wednesday, which turned out to be one of

worst games of the season. Both The GP offense and defense let them down in this one as they lost 15 – 5. Eric Walkowiak threw a complete game in the loss. “There are no excuses, but we were missing some guys because of senior week, every team was, and we ran into some pretty good teams with some good pitching,” said Coach Whyte. With four games left this week to complete the regular season, Greater Pittston has a magic number of three as concerns Back Mountain. Any combination of GP wins and BM loses totaling three will clinch a playoff spot for GP. The standings below do not include a double header played Saturday between Tunkhannock and Mountaintop2. Standings

Hazleton 10-3 Greater Pittston 10-4 Tunkhannock 9-4 Mountaintop2 8-4 Back Mountain 9-6 Nanticoke 8-8 Swoyersville 5-8 Plains 5-9 Wilkes-Barre 3-12 Mountaintop1 3-12

Right, GP’s Ryan Carey takes a cut against Hazleton on Thursday. Above, Dylan Maloney in a file photo with Andy Ashby when he won the Ashby MVP trophy. Maloney pitched a no-hitter Friday for GP Legion. Below, GP’s Bart Chupka blocks first base on a pick off move from pitcher Adam Romanowski against Hazleton on Thursday.

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Today Hazleton at GP Monday Back Mountain at GP Tuesday GP at Mountantop1 Friday Plains at GP End regular season ACTION PHOTOS BY TONY CALLAIO. MALONEY FILE PHOTO BY BILL TARUTIS

Duryea/PT reaches title game in D-16 Majors Jenkins and Duryea/Pittston Township in 9-10 Tourney game Tuesday Nanticoke was a nemesis for the Duryea/Pittston Township (DPT) All-Stars in the District16 Majors Tournament. Nanticoke gave the local girls their only two losses of the tourney on Monday in a championship round game and on Thursday, July 21in a second round game. DPT could have forced another winnertake-all game against Nanticoke had they won Monday, but Nanticoke won 6-1. DPT had small early leads in both games. In the first game DPT lead 2-0 in the first but Nanticoke rallied and won 4-2. On Monday DPT again put Nanticoke in a modest hole as Mackenzie Gable singled home Angelica Singer for a 1-0 advantage in the first. But after Bella Gorzkowski followed with a single, Nanticoke pitcher Jenna Lipowski silenced DPT’s bats. Gorzkowski’s single to left in the fourth was the only other hit allowed by Lipowski. She pitched perfect innings in the third, fifth and sixth. DPT’s Nina Cencetti pitched well in defeat. She allowed just four hits and fanned six. Up next for Nanticoke is a trip to the Section 5 playoffs where Nanticoke will face the D 32 champion at 7:30 p.m. on July 3. The sectionals will be hosted by the D17 champion, either North Pocono or Old Forge. Duryea/Pittston Twp. 9 Mountaintop 4 DPT got to the championship round by beating Mountaintop. Nina Cencetti came through batting and pitching, striking out 10 in a complete-game win while going 4-for-4 at the plate. Bella Gorzkowski and Kerri Shamnoski had two hits each for Duryea/Pittston Township. Mountain Top got hits from Sara Hopkins, Sarah Macko and Jordan Olenginski. District 31 Major softball

The Duryea/Pittston Township Major Little League All-Star team which got to the District 16 championship game. Front, Bella Gorzokowski. Second row, Megan Smith, Julia Pliska, Anjelica Singer, Lauren Cawley, Kerrie Shamnoski, Nina Cencetti. Third row, Emily Cruthers, Mackenzie Gable, Morgan MasarasCoaches, Mike Smith, Joe Cencetti, Steve Loyack. Not pictured, Emily O’Brien, Coach Brian Cawley. Below, Katie Wolfgang places a perfect bunt for Greater Wyoming Area on Wednesday. TEAM PHOTO SUBMITTED. ACTION BY ALEX ANTONACCI

ination bracket finals of the District 31 Major Softball tournament on Wednesday. GWA lost in the first round to Kingston/Forty Fort KFF will travel to Bob Horlacher at 6 p.m. Friday. If Horlacher wins, it is the champion. A KFF victory would force another game at 6 p.m. Saturday. GWA was led by Gwen Glatz, who struck out eight and cracked a triple. Emily Wanko hit a tworun home run in the bottom of the fifth that briefly gave GWA the lead. GWA 13 Back Mtn. 10 Gwen Glatz allowed just one run and struck out seven in her four innings of work on the mound to help Greater Wyoming ArSee LL SOFTBALL, Page 44 ea

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eliminate Back Mountain. Glatz also had two singles, a double and a two RBI. Emily Wanko had two hits and two RBI. Aubrey Mytych had a single and three RBI and scored three runs. Jessica Parente added two hits and an RBI and scored three times. Emma Lehman led Back Mountain with two hits and two RBI. Lexi Spaciano had a double and an RBI. GWA 15 West Pittston 6 On Saturday, July 23, Gwen Glatz finished with 11 strikeouts while Emily Wanko recorded four RBI for GWA as they eliminated West Pittston. Jessica Perence had one double and three RBI while Kristi Skok added two singles and two RBI in the win. West Pittston was led by Grace Angelella’s triple and two RBI. West Pittston did win one game in the tourney beating Back Mountain in the first round.

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District 16 9-10 Softball

Two local teams in title round The District 16 9-10 Softball championship round starts Tuesday with a rematch of a first round game between two local teams, Jenkins Township and Duryea/Pittston Township. Undefeated Duryea/Pittston Township beat Jenkins Township in the first round. Jenkins then won their next two games to survive the losers’ bracket. Jenkins must beat Duryea/ Pittston Township twice to claim the title. The first game is Tuesday. If Duryea/Pittston Township wins they are the champions. Jenkins can force a winner take all game on Thursday by wining Tuesday. Jenkins Twp 13 Plains 12 Kristin Roselle tied the game with a line drive shot up the middle and Gabby Para scored the winning run in the bottom of the sixth on a base hit by Halle Gronka as Jenkins Township pulled out the win over Plains 13-12. A bases-loaded double by Loren Gronka got Jenkins Twp to even the score after Plains scored five in the first. Gabby Para had three singles, Meredith Purcell and Alexus

Dunn had two singles, and Gabby Stone, Gwen Balavage, Yanna O’Boyle had a single each. Hannah Chocallo got Plains out in front in the first on a bases clearing triple. Meredythe Baird and Morgan Bilski had two singles and Mya Corcoran had a single for Plains. 2

Duryea/PT 5 Mountain Top

Alexa McHugh struck out 14 as Duryea/Pittston Township defeated Mountain Top 5-2 Thursday in the winner’s bracket finals of the District 16 9-10 softball tournament. McHugh also had two hits and scored twice. Jenna Smith doubled, singled and scored two runs. Abbi Cinquegrani had two hits and two RBI. Bailey Loyack singled and scored. Alyvia Cook had a single. Rianna Ambosie, Grace Dacey and Courtney Danishanko led Mountain Top’s offense. Danishanko and Haley Naperkowski each scored a run. Jenkins Twp 22 Nanticoke 12 For Jenkins Twp, Meredith Purcell, Gabby Para and Yanna O’Boyle combined to pitch a strong game behind timely hitting by the entire Jenkins Team. Gabby Para had 4 hits and scored 6 times, while both Halle

GWA outfielders Aubrey Mytych and Hannah Kinkle collided trying to catch a fly ball. Below, Jenna Smilth takes a cut for Duryea/Pittston Township PHOTOS BY ALEX ANTONACCI

and Loren Gronka had bases clearing doubles and multi-hit games. Each player on Jenkins Twp had at least one hit and scored at least once. Duryea/Pittston Township 12 Jenkins Twp. 1 Alexa McHugh pitched a compete game with 12 strikeouts and scored three runs for DPT. See LL SOFTBALL, Page 45

GWA’s Kristi Skok awaits a throw against Kingston Forty Fort

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Bailey Loyack had three hits and three runs, Jenna Smith had three hits and two runs, and Alexis Fortini had two hits. Gibby Para and Lauren Gronka each had one hit for Jenkins Township. District 31 9-10 softball

GWA still alive Greater Wyoming Area is one of four teams left in the District 31 9-10 tourney. They play today at Northwest today at 6 p.m in an elimination game. If they win they will play the loser of Back Mountain-Bob Horlacher on Tuesday in a losers’ bracket final elimination game. Greater Wyoming Area lost to Back Mountain in the first round GWA 11 Harvey’s Lake 0 Brianna Pizzano and Stephanie Nowak combined on a 1-hitter with eight strikeouts. Pizzano, Nowak, Cassidy Orzel. Tinsley Sarnak and Kayla Taddei all were multiple hitters for GWA.

Left, Alivya Codic makes contact with a level swing for Duryea/Pittston Township. Above Bailey Loyacic of Duryea/Pittston Townshiptakes a break on second base during a time out. Below the GWA girls get motivated with a dance huddle PHOTOS BY ALEX ANTONACCI

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JUNIOR LEGION BASEBALL

Musto gets 200th win; GP in playoffs Manager Ron Musto did not have to wait long for his 200th career Legion baseball win as Greater Pittston Junior Legion scored five runs in the second inning and never lost control of the game in an 8-1 win over West Scranton on Monday. Louis Tazamalas recorded two doubles and Jeremy Stach had two singles in the contest. Evan Musto recorded the last two outs of the game via strike out and clinching the 200th win for his father. GP is 17-4 with two games left in the regular season on Tuesday and Thursday, both at home versus Swoyersville and Nanticoke. Both are at 5:45 Win or lose GP has clinched a

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Dates for physical examinations for fall sports at Wyoming Area have been scheduled. Examinations will be at the football stadium field house. Students must have a school physical form signed by a parent/guardian to get a physical. Students who have not returned a complete form can pick one up at the principal or nurses office and bring it to the scheduled examination. Private physicals must be submitted by August 1 and be dated no earlier than June 1. The physicals offered by the school will start promptly at 3:15 each day. Studenst who can not attend on the scheduled day may attend on one of the other days. Dress code: loose t-shirts, no layers, no bathing suits. July 11 - Football grades 7 to 12 July 18 - Girls volleyball (9-12), field hockey (7-12), cross country (7-12) and golf (9-12). July 25 – Boys and girls soccer grades 7 to 12, girls tennis (9-12)., cheerleading (9-12).

berth in the 4-team Wyoming Valley Junior playoffs GP3 WB 1 GP pushed their league record to 10 – 2. Corey Lescavage was in control and kept his team in the game while striking out nine without issuing a walk. He retired the first12 batters of the game and 19 of the first 20 were unsuccessful of reaching base. Nick Gushka had two hits and an RBI in the second to give the locals a 1-0 lead. Louis Tazamalas then doubled home Zach Lopatka in the sixth for the go ahead run.

West Scranton 4 GP 0 Greater Pittston saw their sixgame winning streak come to an abrupt end as they were shut down by the visitors from the Lackawanna League. Tyler Mitchell doubled, while Louis Tazamalas, Marty Cirelli, Nick Gushka, Evan Musto, and Justin Steinburger all singled. GP 3 Plains 1 Jeremy Zezza and John Fagotti found themselves engaged in a classic pitcher’s dual as both players were dominating on the mound in a contest that was tied at1-1after 7 innings. In the eighth inning, catcher Evan Musto stroked a double to rightfield and

was sacrificed to 3rd base by Corey Lescavage. Louis Tazamalas then delivered a two out two strike single to left field scoring Musto with the go ahead run off the Plains relief pitcher. The GP defense was sterling as the infield worked out of two potential scoring threats by turning two double plays and Musto threw out two runners trying to steal second base. Marty Michaels gave the GP squad an early lead with a RBI single in the first inning. Jeremy Stach had a single and a RBI double for GP as they raised their overall season record to 15- 4.

GP 8 Mt Top 2 The locals traveled to the nicest baseball complex in the area on Friday night with the intentions of sweeping the season series from the MT Top nine. The boys in "Powder Blue" benefited from some miscues by the home team to jump out to a 5-2 lead after 4 innings of play. Zach Lopatka recorded six strikeouts through six innings of work and allowed just two hits on 80 pitches. Corey Lescavage closed it out in the 7th with two strikeouts. Nick Ushka had a big two run triple in the fifth to break the game open. Kyle Charney walked in his three plate appearances.

SPORTS BRIEFS

Warrior Pride youth football camp is set The 2012 Warrior Pride Football Camp, a non-contact skill development camp for players ages 6-14, is Friday, July 27 Anthony “Jake” Sobeski Stadium. Registration is 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the weight room parking lot across from the Boston Avenue stadium entrance. The first 125 paid campers T-shirts The camp runs for 9 a.m. to noon with a post camp cookout from noon to 1:30 p.m. for campers, coaches and alumni. The Wyoming Area football coaching staff, alumni and 2012 Wyoming Area Warriors are the instructors. Campers will receive instruction in form running technique, explosive movement, speed development, passing technique, receiving technique, pass coverage technique, proper position specific stance, form blocking and form tackling. Campers will be broken down into age appropriate groups and non-contact, stationbased training will be utilized. This camp’s content will emphasize safe, non-contact football instruction that challenges players. This will be a high energy camp – our priority will be to get all players multiple reps at each station. Members of the Exeter Panthers or the West Pittston Rams junior football programs can pre-register through their organization. If you are not a member of the Donation for the camp is $15. Make checks payable to Wyoming Area Football Alumni Association For more information, please visit www.wyomingareafootball.org

Hockey parents to meet

The Wyoming Area Field Hockey Parents will meet Monday, July 2 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. County Line Girls Softball League

The County Line Girls Softball League will meet next Sunday, July 8 at 7:30 p.m.at Dupont field to discuss 14u playoffs. All 14u coaches as well as town reps should attend. Call Bob at 881-8744 for more info. Red Devils meeting Tuesday

The Pittston Red Devils Sportsmen Club will meet Tuesday, July 3 at Dr. Ruggerio’s home in West Pittston. Summer events, including the outing on August 4 at Martinelli’s Grove are on the agenda. The outing is at noon. PA soccer conditioning

PA girls’ soccer conditioning will begin on Tuesday July 10 from 10 a.m. - noon at the Cefalo Center at the high school. For more information on the preseason conditioning schedule and the upcoming fall season, go to http://pittstonareasoccer.weebly.com. WA cheer camp

The Wyoming Area cheerleaders are running a cheer clinic for girls five through 12 from July 24 to July 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. The cost is $40 per child. The clinic directors are the cheer program coaches Josette Cefalo and Krista Baines and the 20-12-13 Warrior cheerleaders. The camp features fundamentals, skilled

stations (cheers, kicks, dances, stunts and tumbling) and individual instruction. There will be a performance and pizza party on the last day and awarding of certificates. To register please send a check payable to Wyoming Area cheerleading to Josette Cefalo, 103 Jean Street, Exeter PA 18643.Include the following information: child’s name address, phone number, emergency daytime phone number, age and grade in September, allergies/limitations, and t-shirt size. The deadline for registration is July 10. Romanczuk Memorial Golf Tourney

The Third Annual Keith Romanczuk Memorial Golf Tournament is August 4 at Blue Ridge Golf Resort in Mountaintop. It’s a Captain and Crew event. Entry is $100 per player and includes all events, cart, lunch and chances to win prizes and awards for longest drive and closest to pin. Registration is at 6:45 a.m. and tee time is 7:30. To register email bromanczuk@comcat.net or call 570-299-1438. WA cross country candidates called

Mike Stefanik was appointed girls and boys head cross country coach at Tuesday’s board meeting. Mike, 31, ran cross country and track at Wyoming Area from 1994 to 1999. Before his appointment he was an assistant tack coach for Wyoming Area. Stefanik hit the ground running after his appointment. He’s calling returners and new runners to a meeting and conditioning session at Wyoming Area Stadium at 6 p.m. on July 9.

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B O Y S L I T T L E L E A G U E A L L- S T A R T O U R N A M E N T S

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Pittston Township pitcher Joe Cencetti delivers a pitch during a game with Hanover Area Tuesday.

District 31 Majors

In District 31 Majors West Pittston stayed unbeaten by beating Back Mountain National 15-5 on Friday. West Pittston will play again on Tuesday against Back Mountain American in the winners’ bracket. There’s a big game today between local teams as WWW plays Exeter/Pittston at Exeter at 2 p.m. in an elimination game. The winner will play the winner of West Side and Back Mountain National on Tuesday. The tournament continues after the 4th with the championship rounds Saturday and Sunday if necessary. Wyoming/West Wyoming 3

Kingston Forty-Fort 1 Mike Amato had a 2-run homerun for WWW as they advanced in the losers’ bracket to play Exeter/ Pittston today at 2 p.m. in an elimination game. The winner will play again on Tuesday. BM American 4 Exeter/Pittston 2 Aaron Zezza hit a double and C.J. Pisack hit a single for Exeter Pittston in a loss Friday which knocked them into the losers’ bracket and set up today’s elimination game with WWW. See ALL STARS, Page 48

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Local teams in District 31 elimination game today

WWW is playing a combined ExeterPittston team today in Exeter

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Wyoming 8 Northwest 5 Matt Selinskie had a double, single and three RBI to pace Wyoming/West Wyoming. Alex Hawk and Matt Hindmarsh each doubled. Jimmy Kosco pitched fourinningsinrelieftogetthewin. Northwest’s Austin Ford homered twice. Colton Babcock added his team’s other hit. BM National 6 WWW 2 Ben O’Connell collected three hits with a double for National, which also got hits from Adam Borton (triple), Nick Kocher, Alex Kapral, Christopher Huntington, Chris Murray, Jay Bittner and Henry Selingo. Drew Patton and Kocher pitched in the win. Matt Silinskie (home run) and Alex Hawk (double) each had two hits for Wyoming/West Wyoming. Alex Gonzales added a single. Exeter/Pittston 12 Harvey’s Lake 1 C.J. Pisack had two homers and C.J. Rome and Dylan Spurlin added one each in Exeter/Pittston’s win. Aaron Zezza added three hits, while Thomas Brennan and Mason Egan added two each. C.J. Cerone had a double and an RBI for Harvey’s Lake.

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Exeter/Pittston 3 Northwest 1 Matt Wright pitched a one-hitter and struck out 13 for Exeter/ Pittston. Wrightaddedatripleattheplate while Alex Gushka contributed with two RBI. Dylan Spurlin added an RBI double and Mason Egan had a single and a run scored. Taylor Stevens had the lone hit for Northwest. WWW 17 Swoyersville 3 WWW started its three-game losers’ bracket win streak on Saturday, June 23 when Alex Hawk went 4-for-4 with a home run to lead Wyoming/West Wyoming. Matt Silinskie also went 4-for-4 with a two-run triple and a double. Matt Hindmarsh finished with two doubles. Swoyersville got a double from Zach Hospadar.

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Steve Ames of Wyoming/West Wyoming gets a base hit in the first inning of Tuesday's District 31 9-10 Little League Baseball game against Swoyersville in Wyoming.

District 16 Majors

The District 16 Major Tournament continues today with Pittston Township as the last local team standing. Duryea and Avoca/ Dupont were eliminated. Hanover is at PT today in an elimination game. If PT won they will play again on Tuesday. SWB 10 Pittston Twp. 1 Colin Pasone and Ryan Gilgallon combined for a no-hitter, leading South Wilkes-Barre to a 10-1 win over Pittston Township in District 16 Little League Major Baseball on Friday. Kolton Zaffuto scored for Pittston Township which dropped into the losers’ bracket. Plains-111 Duryea 1 Plains’ Jake Brown had three hits and two RBI as Plains-1 eliminated Duryea. Frank Sastano, who allowed only three hits for the win on the mound, had two hits. Duryea was led by Brian Sekelski, who finished with two hits. Nick Maglio added Duryea’s other hits.

Duryea 20 Plains-2 12 Hunter Allston, Kyle Allston, Brian Sekelski and Jason DeBoard all had multiple hits for Duryea in a high-scoring win over Plains-2. Allston finished with four RBI for the winners, while Tyler Wright earned the win on the mound. Matt Zalassi, Matt Cekloski and Gavin Bernaski all had hits for Plains-2. Ashley/Newtown 12 Jenkins Twp. 9 Sal Gurnari collected five RBI on three hits to lead Ashley/Newton’s as they eliminated Jenkins Township. Dom Stella hit a two-run home run for Jenkins Township while Joe Stella went 3-for-4. Plains-114 Avoca/Dupont 2 Frank Castano, Tucker Ell and T.J. Wozniak combined to score10 of the 14 runs for Plains-1 as they eliminated Avoca/Dupont. See ALL STARS, Page 49

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Lefty pitcher for Wyoming/West Wyoming, Tanner Williams threw strong against Northwest.

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Alex McAndrew had two hits and Walter Coles tripled for Avoca/Dupont. Joey Carey scored both runs. PT 6 Avoca/Dupont 5 Justin Lasota struck out six over six innings and Kolton Zaffuto drove in a pair of runs to lead Pittston Township past Avoca/ Dupont. Trevor Tigue added two hits for the winners. Pete Fuller led Avoca/Dupont with a two-run home run, while Kevin Krawczek added a double and Brian Miller drove in a run.

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Wyoming/West Wyoming shortstop, Matt Silinski fielded a grounder tossing out a runner at first.

Mountaintop 10 Duryea 0 Evan Knapp and Colin Macko had three hits apiece in a four-inning win. Kyle Rolston and Jason DeBoard had hits for Duryea.

District 31 (9-10)

Wyoming/West Wyoming (WWW) played yesterday in an elimination game at Back Mountain National, which had given WWW its first loss. The tournament continues today and Tuesday. WWW 11 West Pittston 3 Toby Hallman pitched 1-hit ball over five innings as Wyoming/West Wyoming eliminated West Pittston. Dillon Williams had a 2-run homer for WWW and Josh Cumbo had three hits. Jakob Switzer and Chase Yokem had hits for WP.

Northwest 6 West Pittston 2 Matt Saxe struck out five batters while Walker Yaple had two hits and an RBI and Tanner Harry scored two runs. Derek Ambrosino had two RBI and Chase Yocum scored two runs for West Pittston.

District 16 (9-10)

Pittston Township and Jenkins Township were both alive in the District 16 9-10 Tournament go-

Catcher Matt Hindmarsh from Wyoming/West Wyoming, puts the tag on Northwest's Matt Jurta.

ing into yesterday when Ashley/ Newtown played at Pittston Township in a winner’s bracket game while Plains played at Jenkins Township in an elimination game. The tournament continues today and Tuesday. Plains 14 Duryea 4 Ian Kochanowski had an RBI triple for Duryea. Kyle Costello had four RBIs for Plains as they eliminated Duryea. Pittston Township 2 Hanover 0 Joe Cencetti pitched a no-hitter through six innings and Mike Nocito delivered a two-run triple in the seventh as Pittston Township edged Hanover 2-0 Tuesday in a District 16 9-10 baseball game. Cencetti picked up the win, striking out nine and walking two. Nocito pitched the bottom of the seventh to get the save after playing stellar defense at shortstop. Cencetti was 3-for-3 with a double. Steve Sciandra singled for Pittston Twp.’s final hit. Zack Holena doubled and Connor Hummer singled. Ashley/Newtown14 Pittston1 Evan Materna pitched four in-

nings with three strikeouts while Auggie George and Joe Rowley recorded three hits each for Ashley/Newton. Sean McCracken, Noah Lis and Jacob Semon each had one hit for Pittston. Hanover 13 Duryea 1 Hunter Thompson was the winning pitcher and Zach Halenda had two hits and three RBIs. Aaron Hummer and Just Stefanowicz had two hits and an RBI each for Hanover Area.

Mountain Top 13 Jenkins Twp. 10 Keefer Hoover was the winning pitcher while Justin Sterling had three hits and Garrett Swank added a double and single. Mike Geroski, Connor Olenginski and Evan Priest all added hits for Mountain Top. Tyler Mozeleski, Matt Lanzerdorfer, Mike Pugliese and Logan McGovan all added hits for Jenkins Township.

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Back Mountain National 7 WWW 4 Back Mountain National survived losing a four-run lead to defeat Wyoming West Wyoming 7-4 in the District 319-10 year old tournament Sunday afternoon.

West Wyoming/Wyoming 8 Swoyersville 7 Steve Ames and Riley Rusyn posted back-to-back triples to lead a sixth inning comeback rally and Seth Kopcza hit the gamewinning single. Joe Sholtis hit a grand slam home run and John Sarris pitched four innings and had two singles for Swoyersville.

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Avoca/Dupont 8 Jenkins Twp. 3 DON CAREY/THE SUNDAY DISPATCH Tim Murphy, Walter Coles and PT short stop Mike Nocito Kevin Krawcviyk combined for fields a ground ball against nine strikeouts in Avoca/Du- Hanover Area Tuesday. pont’s win in a first round game on Saturday, June 23. Wyoming/West Wyoming was Coles and Alex McAndrew led by Brett Bednarski with two both hit a two-run homer. Joey hits, two doubles and two RBI. Carey finished with a hit and two Also contributing were Dylan runs scored. Williams with a double, Toby Jonathan Winters homered for Hallman with a single, Reilly RuJenkins Township. Dom Stella syn with two hits and Gavin added a hit and a run. Bryan with one hit and one RBI.

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COUNTY LINE SOFTBALL

Atlantic Propane cops County Line 12u championship Liberty Tax runners up in 10u The Atlantic Propane of Dupont12-u girls softball team used a four run second inning to roll to a 13-4 win over Calan Photography of Taylor in the County Line Girls Softball League Championship (CLGSL) Game in Dupont. Kerry Shamnoski struck out seven in six innings and was helped out by three double plays in the last four innings. Mackenzie Gable made two unassisted double plays at first base and with one out and a runner on second, Shamnoski struck out a batter and catcher Bailey Jordan made a perfect throw to Bella Gorzkowski at third base to record the final out. Sara Lukowich also chipped in playing a solid game at second base. Gorzkowski, Zbegner, Klocko and Gable each scored three times. Shamnoski, Gorzkowski, Stoss and Williams had RBIs for Dupont. Bailey Jordan reached base three times and scored and Breanna Yaskus also scored for the Champs. Atlantic Propane 12-u defeated Calan in an earlier round14-6. In that one Autym Stoss hit a Grand Slam to high-light a 5 run third inning to put Dupont in the lead for good. Isabella Gorzkowski hit a solo home run in the 5thto wrap up the scoring. Gorzkowski, Jordan Zbegner, Bailey Jordan and Gable each reached base safely three times. Gable was 3-3 with four RBIs. Kerry Shamnoski pitched out of trouble in the first inning and then settled down to go six innings for the winners. Calan defeated Sharonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place to get another shot at Atlantic in the title game. In semi final action of 10u division of the CLGSL playoffs Liberty Tax defeated Olexy of Taylor 18-2. Madisyn Antal got the victory pitching a strong game, striking out 13. Leading the offense was Madisyn Antal with a home run, Julianna Wayman with a triple and double. Dana Zuba also added 2 hits. In the championship game Liberty Tax fell to Tri State of Marvine 9-0. Madisyn Antal

took the tough loss while pitching a strong game. Leading the offense was Bella Guasto with a triple. Some fine fielding plays were made by Kaehler Kivler and Julianna Wayman.

Right, the Liberty Tax team reached the championship game of the County Line Softball League in the 10u division. Dana Zuba,, Abby Swartz, Kaehler Kivler, Lexi Felinski, Madisyn Antal, Bella Guasto, Sarah Earlley, Savanna McCluskey, Celeste McCluskey, Kristen Walters. Back row, coaches, Laurie Kivler, Lisa Zuba, Nicole Felinski, Chantelle Antal and Michele Sebastianelli Absent from photo Halle Coggins, Julianna Wayman.

Atlantic Propane team won the playoff championship of the 12u division of the County Line Softball League. Pictured are, Sara Lukowich, Kerry Shamnoski, Jordan Zbegner, Bailey Jordan, Shayla Williams, Kyla Klocko, Autym Stoss, Breanna Yaskus, Bella Gorzkowski, Mackenzie Gable, Abby Graham. Back row, coaches Kay Shamnoski, Joe Klocko. And Bob Gable. Missing from photo are Hannah Robbins, Carly Karaffa, Alisa Agostinelli and coaches Rich Gorzkowski and Jerry Daley.

Lottie Dudek

June 22, 2012 William J. Jones, 69, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family Friday, June 22, 2012. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Elmer and Anne Needham Jones. He was a graduate of Elmer L. Meyers High School and the Luzerne County Community College’s Culinary Arts program. He was an experienced painter who began his career at Claremont Painting in New Jersey, worked at WW Davis in Wilkes-Barre, and opened his own painting company, William Jones Painting. He retired as an insurance agent from Western & Southern Life Insurance. Bill and Claire are the proprietors of Claire’s Tavern in Ashley. Bill was proud to serve in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and the War of the Bay of Pigs. He was an active member of many respectable organizations, including the Marine Corps League; Amvets; the American Legion; a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 302; member and past president of the Catholic War Veterans, Ashley; member and past president of the Hanover Township Lions Club. In addition to spending time with his family, Bill enjoyed many hobbies. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed wildlife, hunting, boating and fishing. He loved traveling; especially cruising, trips to Florida, and time spent at the

ocean. Most of all, Bill adored football. Go Notre Dame! He was preceded in death by his sister, Bella Lynn Jones. Bill is survived by his devoted family, wife of 47 years, Claire Fedak Jones; daughters, Michelle Mack and her husband, James, Mountain Top; Danielle Day and her husband, David, Harding; Lisa Kozloski and her husband, Brian, Union Dale, Pa.; and Laurie Jones of Wilkes-Barre. Bill has nine loving grandchildren, Carissa Welles, Dominic Mack, Lauren Mack, James Mack Jr., Brian Kozloski Jr., Hunter Kozloski, Madison Day, Kendall Day and Kylee Kozloski. He is also survived by a brother, Robert Jones, Thornhurst; and sister, Eileen Christoforatus, Kingston. As a member of the Lions Club, Bill was honored to donate his corneas with the possibility of helping two other people regain sight. In his honor, the family requests that donations be made to the Hanover Township Lions Club. Military funeral services were conducted Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at the Lehman Family Funeral Service Inc., 689 Hazle Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. Online condolences may be sent by visiting Bill’s obituary at www.lehmanfuneralhome.com.

Train ride to Jim Thorpe set Tickets are $65 each. Checks should be made payable and sent to the Greater Pittston Charity Train Ride c/o Pittston Memorial Library, 47 Broad St., Pittston, PA 18640. All proceeds will benefit the Pittston Memorial Library, Greater Pittston YMCA, and the Care and Concern Free Health Clinic. For more information, contact Gloria at 693-0766 or Tina at 407-0579.

Lottie Dudek, 89, of Duryea, passed away, Friday June 29, 2012, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. She was born in Avoca May 16, 1923, and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie (Wilk) Mazur. Lottie was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea, she attended Avoca schools. For most of her life she worked in the local garment industry. Lottie and her husband Adam were also former owners and operators of the Avoca Barbeque. She was a former member of SS. Peter and Paul Alter and

Rosary society, Avoca. She enjoyed gardening, loved to cook and entertain guests and enjoyed taking trips to Atlantic City. She will be missed by all. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Adam Dudek, who passed away Oct. 28, 1983; her brothers, Adam and John Mazur; sisters, Mary Potorski and Ann Olsheski; and her great granddaughter, April Dudek. She is survived by her son John Dudek and his wife Belinda, of North Carolina; her

daughters Marion and her husband Louis Jakubczyk, of Plains Township; Diane and her husband Tommy Molitoris, of Duryea; her grandsons John and his wife Tamera Dudek and Kevin and his wife Kelli Dudek; great grandchildren, Zackary, Janelle and Karleigh; daughter-in-law Theresa Dudek; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are private and there will be no calling hours. Interment will be in SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Avoca. Arrangements are made by Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea.

Albina Haduck June 26, 2012 Mrs. Albina Haduck, 83, of Duryea, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at her home. Born in Duryea, she was a daughter of the late Matthew and Mary Lepinski Egliskis. She was a graduate of Duryea High School. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a bookkeeper in the area garment industry. She was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry S. Haduck, who passed away on August 23, 2007; three brothers, George, Bernard, Alfred; and sister, Adele Petchalonis. Surviving are daughter, Ann Hudzinski and her husband, William Sr., of Dushore, Jean Santasania of West Wyoming, and her fiancé, James Mattioli; son, Henry Haduck Jr., of Easton and his fiancée, Barbara Spiotto;

grandchildren, William Jr., Alyssa, and Kylie; sister, Eleanor Moran, Torrington, Conn.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral was held Friday, June 29, 2012, from the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main St., Duryea, with a Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Duryea, with the Rev. Andrew Sinnott officiating. Interment was in St., Joseph’s Cemetery, Duryea.

Sharon A. Odzana Walko June 28, 2012 Sharon A. Odzana Walko, 61, of Pittston, died Thursday morning, June 28, 2012, at her home after an apparent accidental fire. She is survived by her husband, Richard F., and they recently celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary on May 24. Born in Scranton on August 6, 1950, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Genevieve D. Grabowski Odzana and was a 1969 graduate of Taylor High School. Since the age of 20, Sharon has been employed by Topps Company and a member of Teamsters Local 229. She loved to collect angels and look after her pets. Two brothers, Thomas and

James Odzana; a sister, Carol Odzana, and a nephew, Paul Odzana, preceded her in death. Also surviving is a daughter, Bernadine Hoover, and husband Herbert, Duryea; two sisters, Jean Davies and husband Dwayne, Throop; Joan McGinnis and husband Michael, Duryea; four brothers, Francis Odzana, Kaneohe, Hawaii; Anthony T. Odzana and wife Pat, Clarks Summit; Walter Odzana and wife, Irene, Carpenterville, Ill; and Kenneth, Taylor; aunt, uncle, nieces, nephews and cou-

sins. The funeral will be Monday, July 2, 2012, at 9:15 a.m. from the Semian Funeral Home, 704 Union St., Taylor, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Paul of the Cross Church, 1217 Prospect Ave. Interment will be in Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary Cemetery. Friends may call today, July 1, 2012, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to SPCA, 524 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. Please visit www.semiancares.com to share memories or extend condolences.

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boro, N.J.; many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, July 2, 2012, at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Duryea with the Rev. Andrew Sinnott officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Duryea. Friends may call from 9 to 10 a.m. at the church. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Wesley Village, 209 Roberts Road, Pittston, PA 18640 or Celtic Health Care, 25 Church St., 5th floor, WilkesBarre, PA 18702. Arrangements made by the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main St., Duryea.

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Thomas P. Gaffney Thomas P. Gaffney, 74, of Pittston, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012 in Riverstreet Manor, Wilkes-Barre. Born in New York City, on December 28, 1937, he was a son of the late Edward and Helen Browne Gaffney. He retired from the New York City Transit Police Department and the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York City. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Edward, George and James Gaffney. He is survived by his companion and caregiver, Kay Komninos, Pittston; 10 children, Thomas and Kathleen Gaffney, N.Y.; James and Cathy Gaffney, N.Y.; Barbara and David Arroyo, Blakely; Patricia and Chris Gallagher, N.Y.; Kathleen Smyth, N.Y., William

Ethel Bartoli, 72, of Falls, passed away Friday, June 22, 2012, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. She was born in West Pittston, on December 18, 1939, and was the daughter of the late David and Ruth (Pahl) Owens. She was a graduate of Pittston High School. In her younger years, she was a volunteer for the Falls Ambulance Association. Ethel enjoyed being with her family and friends; she loved bingo, crocheting and cooking. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. In addition to her parents, she

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Thomas (Doc) Gaughan, 85, of Wyoming, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2012, in Highland Manor Nursing and Convalescent Center, Exeter. Born in West Wyoming, he was a son of the late Thomas and Gertrude Gordon Gaughan. He was educated in the West Wyoming schools. Mr. Gaughan was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served during World War II. After the military he was employed at Nelson Brothers, formerly of West Wyoming. Prior to his retirement, he was employed at Elastic Stop-Nut Corporation of Union, N.J., for 19 years. He was a member of St. Mary, Help of Christians Church of Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish, Pittston. Mr. Gaughan was also a member of the United Auto Workers Union of Union, N.J. Preceding him in death were

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June 22, 2012 Leona M. Weisgerber, 80, of Slocum Road, Mountain Top, died on Friday, June 22, 2012 at Celtic Health Care Center, Geisinger South WilkesBarre. She was born in Hanover Township on December 15, 1931, a daughter of the late Stephen and Esther (Miller) Yenchik. Leona was a graduate of the Sugar Notch High School, class of1949. She was employed as a seamstress in the garment industry for many years. She was a member of St. Jude’s Church, Mountain Top, and a former member of St. Charles Church, Sugar Notch, where she was active on many church committees, including a member of the Mother’s Guild. She was also an active participant in the Parent Teacher Association, and the Girl Scouts of America, where she served as Troop Leader for many years. She was also a member of the ILGWU,

Wilkes-Barre. Leona lived life to the fullest and the most important thing in her life was her family. She cherished every moment with her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, cousins, nieces and nephews. Her greatest moments were the times she spent with her family during the holidays, family trips, reunions and special occasions. Leona will always be remembered as the most caring, kind, generous and compassionate wife, mother and grandmother. Preceding her in death were brothers and sisters in law, Lawrence and Irene Yenchik, Stephen and Ann Yenchik and Leonard and Mary Yenchik. Surviving are her husband of 45 years, Thomas Weisgerber, at home; son, Paul Petiak and his wife, Karen, Hobbie, Pa.; daughters, Leona Kridlo and her husband, Stephen, Falls, and Susan Okuniewski

June 28, 2012 and her husband, Joel, Shickshinny; six grandchildren, Angela and her husband, David; Alison, Stephanie, Lindsey, Lauren and Joel; one greatgrandchild, Aiden; brothers, John Yenchik and his wife, Caroline, Corvallis, Ore.; Benedict Yenchik and his wife, Margaret, Mountain Top; sister, Christine Falchek, Sugar Notch; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Family and friends attended a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at St. Jude’s Church, South Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. Arrangements are by George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 North Main St., Ashley. Donations can be made in Leona’s memory to Celtic Health Care, WilkesBarre Inpatient Unit, Geisinger South, 25 Church St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18765 or to the donor’s choice.

Esther Schooley June 26, 2012 Esther Schooley, 96, formerly of Trucksville, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2012, in the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dallas. Born in Trucksville she was a daughter of the late George and Esther Prynn Schooley. She was a graduate of Kingston Township High School. For many years she was employed at the Checkerboard Inn of Trucksville, and was also

self-employed cleaning various homes. Preceding her in death was her brother, Leslie Schooley; and sisters, Myrtle and Edith Schooley. Surviving are her cousins, Patricia Jarot and her husband, Ed, of Plainsfield, Ill.; Mary Alice Graver and her husband, Stanley, of Joliet, Ill.; and Glenn Prynn and his wife, Pamela, of Las Vegas, Nev. Also

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surviving are close friends and caretakers, Dale and Joyce Culver of Trucksville, and Melissa Shission of West Wyoming. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 28, 2012, from the Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, with the Rev. Leslie Halchak of the Orange United Methodist Church officiating. Interment was in the Carverton Cemetery.

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daughters Erica and Jessica. She made sure they received the best education at Wyoming Seminary and attended the colleges of their choice. Her grandchildren will remember her as the best Nanny in the world. She loved them “more than the whole wide world and to the moon and back.” Michele was a great cook, especially around the holidays. No project was too great. No task too difficult. You could see her family devotion in all the pictures around the house. The family would like to thank Medical Oncology Associates for all their support. Funeral services will be held today, July 1, 2012, at noon at Rosenberg Funeral Chapel Inc., 348 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre, with Rabbi Kaplan officiating. Shiva will be observed at 253 Reynolds St., Kingston, today from 7 to 9 p.m., Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Condolences may be sent by visiting Michele’s obituary at www.rosenbergfuneralchapel.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to Medical Oncology Prescription Fund or www.pancan.org.

Mary C. “Mamie” Bender June 23, 2012 Mary C. “Mamie” Bender, of Pittston, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2012 in United Methodist Homes, Wesley Village Campus, Pittston. She was born in Pittston, on September 2, 1924, a daughter of the late Edward and Winifred Connors Crane. She was a 1943 graduate of Pittston High School. Mrs. Bender was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston, a member of St. Jude’s Altar and Rosary Society and St. Jude’s Social Club. She was also a member of Redi Wives. She was a loving wife, sister, aunt and compassionate friend. She was preceded in death by

her husband, Eugene Bender in 1979; two brothers and three sisters. She is survived by sisters-in-law, Ann Berto, Rosalie Bender and Catherine Bender; brother-in-law, Hugh Bender; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held Tuesday June 26, 2012, from the HowellLussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. Interment was in St. John’s Cemetery, Pittston.

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Michele Ann Rudnick, 65, died Thursday, June 28, 2012 at home surrounded by family, friends and loved ones. Michele was born on March 24, 1947 in Mount Vernon, N.Y and was a daughter of the late Marvin and Fay Barnett. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Dr. Stephen Rudnick; daughters, Erica Kim and her husband, Michael, and their children, Macey and Zachary, and Jessica Wilf and her husband, Adam, and their children, Ava and Hannah. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and an aunt. Michele graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1965 and attended the University of Cincinnati, receiving her Bachelor of Science degree. Her first job as a reservationist for British Airways allowed her and her parents to travel the world. She met her husband, Steve, while living in New York City. They were married in 1971 and lived in New York until moving to Kingston in 1980. She worked as an educator for many years at Wyoming Area High School and started her own business, “College Bound,” which helped many high school students attend the college of their choice. She was a member of Temple Israel and B’nai Brith. She was truly a mentor and a wonderful role model for all of her friends and especially to her

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Mary Doria Falzone, 83, a South Scranton resident, died Sunday, June 24, 2012, in Dunmore Health Care Center. She was the widow of Frank Falzone, who died in 2006. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Donato and Pauline Bernardo Doria. She was a member of St. Paul of The Cross Parish and attended Scranton public schools and Lackawanna Business College. She was a retired employee of the Internal Revenue Service. Surviving are a sister, Grace Casper, and husband George, Luzerne; a stepdaughter, Christine Falzone, Pittston Township; two stepsons, Frank Falzone Jr. and wife Genevieve, West Wyoming, and Willie Falzone and wife Lisa, Pittston; step-grandchildren, Frank, Anthony and Dominick Falzone; nephews and nieces, including Gaetana Boezi, her caregiver. She was also preceded in

death by sisters, Ann Micciche, Rose Musso and Stella Meranti, and brothers, Santo Doria, Manuel Doria, Martin Doria and Joseph Doria. The funeral was Thursday, June 28, 2012, from the August J. Haas Funeral Home Inc., 202 Pittston Ave., Scranton, with Mass in St. Francis Of Assisi Church, 630 Genet St., Scranton, to be celebrated by Rev. Paul McDonnell, O.S.J. Interment was in the Italian-American Cemetery, Minooka section of Scranton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s favorite charity or St. Paul of The Cross Parish, 1217 Prospect Ave., Scranton, PA 18505. To leave an online condolence, visit www.augusthaasfuneralhome.com.

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June 24, 2012 Josephine (Chi Chi) Killeri, 100, of Parsonage St., Pittston, passed away quietly on Sunday, June 24, 2012. Josephine was born on March 19, 1912 in Pittston. She was a daughter of the late Raffael and Angelina (Traglia) Killeri. She graduated from Pittston High School in 1930, and attended Penn State University. She retired from Lazarus Department Store in 1976, where she enjoyed a long career as a bookkeeper. She was a member of the Second Presbyterian Church, Pittston. Josephine will be remembered for her hard-working spirit and her genuine kindness. She was a voracious gardener, terrific baker and wonderful cook. Her pineapple squares and pasta sauce were among the best. Never was one to visit her home and leave without sharing a cup of coffee and a homemade dessert. Preceding her in death were

her brothers, Tony Killeri, West Pittston; John Chilleri, Moosic; Dominic Killeri, Delaware; and James Killeri, Levittown. Surviving and remembering Josephine with much love are her many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and greatgreat-nephews. Funeral services were Friday, June 29, 2012, in the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston, with the Rev. David S. Brague officiating. Interment was in Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to the Second Presbyterian Church, 143 Parsonage St., Pittston, PA 18640. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.

1st Sgt. Hank W. Nothen, United States Marine Corps, Ret., (Sarge) of Dallas, died Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at WilkesBarre General Hospital. He was born on August1,1953, in Utrecht, Netherlands and raised in Paterson, N.J. He was a son of Gerry Nothen of Beaufort, S.C. and the late Hendrikus Nothen. He joined the Marine Corps on January 31, 1972. His service included duty in Marine Corps Aviation as Crash, Fire and Rescue, Drill Instructor and Instructor Drill Instructor School, MCRD Parris Island, S.C. He then served as 1st Sgt. Independent Instructor Staff, Marine Corps Training Center, Wyoming. 1st Sgt. Nothen was a Vietnam Era Veteran and Gulf War Veteran, retiring in 1993. After leaving the Marine Corps, Sarge was employed by Martz Trailways, the Luzerne County Sheriff’s Department and most recently with the law firm of Hourigan, Kluger and Quinn. 1st Sgt. Nothen belonged to V.F.W. Post 283, Kingston and the Marine Corps League, Northeast Detachment, Scranton. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his son, Hans Nothen and brother, Herman Nothen. He is survived by his loving wife, Rosalie Baran Nothen, formerly of Nanticoke; his pets, Gunny and KiKis; son, Shonne Nothen and his wife, Rebecca, and their two daughters, Alexandra and Addisyn, Lititz, Pa.; daughter, Amanda Nothen Ca-

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Madeline Menchi, 98, a resident of West Pittston, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2012, at Hospice Community Care, Wilkes-Barre. Born in West Pittston, on January 6, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Carmella Manganiello Denisco. Surviving are her loving children, son, Eugene Menchi, Sr., Avoca; daughter, Corinne Caparoni and husband James, Exeter; grandchildren, Gene Menchi, Jr. and Mary Ann Yatko, Moscow; Anthony Menchi, Avoca; Karen Lombardo and husband Joseph Lombardo, Avoca; Denise Cremard and husband Louis R. Cremard, West Wyoming; Kristin Fino and husband Dominic Fino, Dallas; great-grandchildren, Michael Menchi and wife Bristi, Las Vegas; Jennifer Ramos and husband Joseph, Avoca; Nia Lombardo, Avoca; great-greatgrandchildren, Dominick, Arianna Lynn and Alexia Madeline Ramos, Avoca. Also surviving are sisters, Eleanor Menichello, Old Forge and Elizabeth Broccio, Pittston; many great-grandpups; many treasured nieces and nephews and special friends, Janice Reese and Karen Rogalski.

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In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Orlando Menchi in 2004; daughter-in-law, Susan Menchi; granddaughter, Susan Menchi Son; brothers, Sam and John Denisco and sister, Thomasina Clapps. Madeline proudly lived her entire life in West Pittston, attended Immaculate Conception Grade School and graduated from West Pittston High School, Class of 1931. After graduation, she worked at Kresge’s 5 & 10 Cent Store until her marriage to Orlando. In the mid-1940s, she worked with Orlando at their “Twin Restaurant’’ in Pittston until its closing in 1963. Next, they managed the Louden Hill Farm Store in West Pittston until retirement. Madeline was a life member of Corpus Christi Parish/Immaculate Conception Church and thankful to Catholic TV for providing her daily Mass when unable to attend church. She was most grateful to her nephew John Denisco for faithfully bringing her Holy Communion

and the weekly church bulletin. Considering her faith, family and friends her most treasured gifts of this life, Madeline was very proud to show you the photos of her “five generations’’ of the Menchi family. Madeline enjoyed sharing her stories of the “good old days” with her family, many friends and wonderful caregivers. She was passionate to let you know that Gina’s pizza is her favorite and the best. Funeral was held Wednesday, June 27, from the Anthony Recupero Funeral Home, 406 Susquehanna Ave., West Pittston, with a Mass of Christian Burial in Immaculate Conception Church. The family would like to give a special thank you to the nurses and staff of Hospice of the Sacred Heart and the nurses at Community Care for the incredible kindness, compassionate and loving care that was shown to Madeline. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 600 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, or Corpus Christi Parish, 605 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston, PA 18643.

Frank Skoranski, 63, of Avoca, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2012 surrounded by his family after a short but courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born in Avoca on October 21, 1948 and was a son of the late Joseph Skoranski and Mary (Bartlow) Skoranski Frank attended Northeast High School, Duryea. He was employed as an adjuster for Topps Chewing Gum Inc. for 27 years. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Gander Mountain as a fishing associate. Frank was an avid angler, spending most of his free time at Lake Ontario. He loved the outdoors and had a passion for hunting and gardening. Frank also loved billiards and the NASCAR circuit; he most recently enjoyed country music concerts and trips to Las Vegas. Frank was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. All who knew him loved him. He is survived by his daughter, Sandra Nat and her husband, John, Duryea; his

son, Frank Jr. and his wife, Lisa, Laporte; as well as grandchildren, Samantha and Cassidy Skoranski and Christopher Nat. Also surviving Frank is his companion, Ann Marie Kopetchney; brothers, Edward and Joseph Skoranski; sister, Mary Beth Jones; as well as many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held today, July 1, 2012, at 8 p.m. at Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea, with Father Phillip Sladicka of Queen of The Apostles Church, Avoca, officiating. Friends may call today from 6 p.m. until time of service. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. To honor Frank’s love and affinity for nature, the family requests of those wishing to send flowers, to send a tree instead. The trees offered in Frank’s honor will be planted on his son’s property as an everlasting gift to Frank and his legacy. Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.

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Stella C. Washik

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ing time with his family and friends. He loved his puppies, “Peaches” and “Shaggy”. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his wife of13 years, the former Carol Uzdilla; son, Paul, of Montrose; stepchildren, Christopher Gula and his wife, Stacie, of Exeter; Stacey Hooper and her husband, Robert, of Northampton; Eric Gula of Wilkes-Barre; grandson, Connor Daley of Tunkhannock; brothers, Michael Barlow and his wife, Kathy, of Dallas; Matthew Barlow and his wife, Helen, of Rush; John Barlow of Dallas; James Barlow and his wife, Erin, of Dallas; sister, Nora Frick, and

her husband, Scott, of Lancaster; brother-in-law, Ben Uzdilla and his wife, Angela, of Dallas; stepgrandchildren, Brianna, Rebecca, Joseph and Nicholas; several nieces and nephews. Mark’s funeral was held Friday, June 29, 2012, from the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., corner of Routes 29 and118, Pikes Creek, with a Mass of Christian Burial from the Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas, with the Rev. Daniel A. Toomey officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. Online condolences may be made at clswansonfuneralhome.com.

Stella C. (Ma Bell) Washik, 87, formerly of the Honey Pot Section of Nanticoke, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2012, at the Guardian Elder Care Center, Sheatown. Stella was born in Plymouth, on April 30, 1925, daughter of the late Mary and Peter Bolka Jola. She was a graduate of Plymouth High School, and prior to her retirement she was employed in the local garment industry. “Ma Bell” was preceded in death by her husband, Frank (Pete) Washik, on May 20, 1990, and a brother, Bernard. Surviving are daughters, Regina Zdziarski and her husband, Harold, Nanticoke; Roberta Shipkowski and hus-

band Hank, Nanticoke; Rebecca Skovronski and husband John, Hanover Township; son Jerome (Pete) Washik and wife Karen, Nanticoke; grandchildren, Harry and wife Jen, Connecticut; Tracy, Nanticoke; Joseph, Nanticoke; John and wife Kristi, Wyoming; Kristin, Hanover Township; great-granddaughter Zoe Coble. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 28, 2012, from the Earl W. Lohman Funeral Home Inc., 14 W. Green St., Nanticoke, with a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Trinity Church with the Rev. James Nash as celebrant. Interment was in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Nanticoke.

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Mark J. Barlow, 57, of Dallas, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2012, at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md. Mr. Barlow was born November 18, 1954, in Kingston, and was a son of James and Kathleen Lavelle Barlow of Dallas. Mark graduated from the former Central Catholic High School, Kingston, in 1972. He was involved in the telecommunications industry for 39 years and served as president and steward for the CWA Union. He was a member of the International Loyal Order of Moose 1272, Tunkhannock, and the Daddow Isaac American Legion 672, Dallas. Mark was an avid NASCAR fan, enjoyed cooking and spend-

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COLLEEN TURANT WAS BORN AND RAISED IN THE WYOMING VALLEY. HAVING MADE REAL ESTATE SALES HER FULL TIME CAREER IN 1997, SHE HELD OTHER REAL ESTATE POSITIONS PRIOR TO THAT INCLUDING PROPERTY MANAGER IN THE POCONO’S. SHE IS STARTING HER 10TH YEAR AT ATLAS. COLLEEN RESIDES IN HUGHESTOWN WITH HER HUSBAND CHRIS AND CHILDREN KEARNEY AND RYAN. HER GOAL IS TO HELP FIND THE RIGHT BUYER FOR THE RIGHT HOUSE. FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS CALL COLLEEN TODAY!

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Lewis to address Wyoming battle commemoration

Dr. William V. Lewis, Jr., Commissioner of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, with his book on Titanic survivors. He will be the speaker at the Battle of Wyoming Commemoration on July 4.

Jenkins Twp. resident to give keynote speech

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Gallo

Gallos celebrate 50 years Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Gallo, of West Pittston, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 30. They were married June 30, 1962 in Blessed Sacrament Church, Hughestown by the late Rev. J.J. Jackson. Mrs. Gallo is the former Carol Bahl, daughter of the late Joseph and Phoebe Bahl. Mr. Gallo is the son of the late Alfred and Rose Gallo. They are the proud parents of son, Enrico, and his wife, Kimberly, of Vashon Island, Washington; daughters, Kimberly, and her husband, Glenn Carlson, of Laramie, Wyoming; and Jennifer and her husband, Gary Snyder, of West Pittston; and daughter, Reneé, deceased. They have four grandchildren, Curtis Carlson, Gwendoline Labaty, Gabriel Snyder and Fiona Gallo. A celebration party hosted by their children was held at the Green Ridge Club in Scranton. The couple will take a 12-day Mediterranean Cruise in August to celebrate.

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Shotwell Sr.,

Shotwells wed 40 years ago Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Shotwell Sr., of Avoca, are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary today, July 1. The couple exchanged vows on July 1, 1972 at St. Mary’s Church in Avoca. Mr. Shotwell is the son of the late Thomas and Agnes Shotwell, of Avoca. Mrs. Shotwell is the daughter of the late William and Kathleen Scherer, of Old Forge. They are parents of three children, Patrick Jr. and his wife, Melissa, of Dupont; Colleen Shotwell, Bear Creek Twp.; and Ryanne Ziobro and her husband, Ricky, of Avoca. They have been blessed with three grandsons, Brayden Patrick and Brody Alex Shotwell and Colton Robert Ziobro. Together , the couple has owned and operated Pat Shotwell’s Auto Repair in Duryea for the past 20 years. The couple celebrated this anniversary milestone with a surprise party in their honor hosted by their children and surrounded by loving friends and family

Dr. William V. Lewis, Jr., American College. he is a vice commissioner of the Pennsyl- president and certified finanvania Historical and Museum cial planner with Merrill Lynch Management in Commission, Pennsylvania’s Wealth official history agency, will Wilkes-Barre. He is a past president of the serve as the keynote speaker at the 134th annual Wyoming Northeast Chapter, Sons of the Monument commemoration American Revolution and observance sponsored by the served on the national Board of Governors of the Wyoming ComAmerican Red Cross memorative AssoI F Y O U G O and on the national ciation on July 4. Lewis, of Jen- What: 134th annual Red Cross Historical and Museum board in kins Township, al- Wyoming MonuWashington, DC. so serves as a board ment commemoThe ceremony will member of the ration observance Date: July 4, 2012 mark the 234th annicommission’s Time: 10 a.m. versary of the Revolucompanion organi- Where: Wyoming zation, the Penn- Monument Nation- tionary War Battle of Wyoming. The event sylvania Heritage al Historic Site, Foundation. A past Wyoming Avenue, chair is Janet Flack, new board president of president and cur- Wyoming. the Luzerne County rent board member of the Luzerne County Histor- Historical Society. Rabbi Larry Kaplan of Temical Society, Lewis was a speaker at the society’s annual ple Israel in Wilkes-Barre is the meeting in April, following the chaplain for the event. A band society’s publication of his concert performed by the work, stories of the Wilkes- Wyoming Valley Band will precede the ceremonies. Barre Titanic passengers. The event is open to the pubA graduate of Wilkes University, Lewis holds graduate lic free of charge and tent-covdegrees from Wilkes Universi- ered seating is available. ty, Lehigh University and The

Wyoming Area Spanish student replicates Pablo Picasso work For the past several years, Wyoming Area Spanish teachers have instructed a student to replicate a painting by Pablo Picasso. This year, Emily Lukasavage, class of 2012, duplicated the painting “Guernica,” the bombing of Guernica in the Basque region of Spain during the Spanish Civil War in 1937. The painting depicts the tragedies of war and suffering it inflicts. Lukasavage, of West Pittston, will attend the University of Pittsburgh in the fall. She is the daughter of Shayne and Diane LukasavWyoming Area High School 2012 graduate Emily Lukasavage proudly stands in front age.

of the Picasso painting she duplicated by the famous painter. For the past several years, Wyoming Area Spanish teachers have asked students to take on the task of painting a Picasso.

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Recent Wyoming Area graduate Emily Lukasavage puts the finishing touches on a replica Pablo Picasso image.

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WA seniors, juniors travel ‘Over the Rainbow’ The Wyoming Area Senior/Junior Prom, “Over the Rainbow,” was held June 1 at the Woodlands Inn and Resort. Music was provided by Wyoming Valley DJ. The Senior King and Queen were Mark Dymond and Amber Bolton. The Junior King and Queen were Trent Grove and Gabby Bohan. They danced to the prom song “Over the Rainbow” by Iz. Senior class officers are Nicodemo Mazzone, president; David Bonomo, vice president; Leah Laneski, secretary; Christopher Bone, treasurer; and Morgan Bilbow, school board representative. Senior class advisors are Leo Lulewicz and Juel Anne Klepadlo. Junior class officers are Jared Saporito, president; Andrew Coco, vice president; Liam Holden, secretary; Kate Kross, treasurer; Emily Shemanski, school board representative. Junior class advisor is Chris Hizynski.

Wyoming Area senior class officers and their escorts are, from left, seated, Brittany Bender, Nicole Phillips, Leah Laneski, secretary; Morgan Bilbow, Sr. representative to the school board; Serena Kozokas. Standing, Dave Bonomo,vice president; Chris Bone, treasurer; Connor McCabe, Michael Keezer and Nicodemo Mazzone, president.

Wyoming Area Senior Prom Queen and King Amber Bolton and Mark Dymond.

Wyoming Area Junior Prom King and Queen Trent Gove and Gabby Bohan.

Wyoming Area junior class officers and their escorts are, from left, seated, Leslie Shumlas, Kate Kross, treasurer; Megan Bonomo, Jackie Stash, Emily Shemanski, Jr. representative to the school board. Standing, Liam Holden, secretary; Zach Mulhern, Andrew Coco, vice president; Jared Saporito, president; and Nick Esposito.

From left, seated, Amanda Gallagher, Lauren Maloney, Lasley Schirra, Kayla Radle. Standing, Jacob Granteed, Jordan Zezza, Cody Schmitz, Jacob Wysocki.

From left, seated, Nicole Stoss, Victoria George, Alyssa Crawford, Allison Kuharchik. Standing, Brittany Smetana, Ron Hughes, Tyler Kivler, Krystina Hughes.

From left, seated, Amanda Crispell, Gianna Maranca, Melissa Smith, Autumn Pierce. Standing, Eric Sharer, Adam Rubino, Charles Miller, Richard Travis.

From left, seated, Rachel Leandri, Brittany Lemardy, Anna Malsky, Alex Dougherty, Hannah Begley. Standing, Kyle Davis, Andy Schutz, Steve Barish, Mike Carey, Lucas Johnson.

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From left, seated, Alex Holtz, Gabrielle Alberigi, Emily Kneeream, Kate Kross, Faith Musinski, Tia Brown. Standing, Erik Walkowiak, Tyler Wruble, Jacob Smith, Zack Mulhern, Casey McAndrew, Brian Stepniak.

From left, seated, Devaney Wood, Courtney Melvin, Erin Maloney, Mari Taggart. Standing, Joe Taylor, Evan Rider, Michael Harding, Mike Cipriani.

From left, seated, Leah Laneski, Geena DiMattia, Kaitlin Maguire, Christie Argenio, Dorianna Williams. Standing, Conner McCabe, Nick Bartoli, Jonathan Gilbert, Joe Adonizio, Vincent Latona.

From left, seated, Emily Shemanski, Kelly Hopkins, Samantha Coco, Allison Golden, Theresa Kelly, Samantha Shiner. Standing, Nick Esposito, Kyle Brogan, Nate Miller, Nick Saurina, Zach Baranosky.

From left, seated, Megan Bonomo, Casey Kasisy, Renee Cobb, Amber Rodda, Samantha Kudrako. Standing, Andrew Coco, David Granteed, Matthew Hiedix, Derek Wruble, Stephen Holley.

From left, seated, Morgan Bilbow, Alecia Pizano, Nicole Turner, Kendra Radle, Emily Lukasavage, Alex Romano. Standing, Michael Keezer, Jacob Gilroy, Rob Thomas, Jonathan McDermott, Michael Mazzatelli, Cody Crawford.

From left, seated, Francesca Trottini, Naomi Handzelek, Jordan Johnston, Chrissy Kresge, Hayley Reeves, Erin Weida. Standing, Anthony Chiampi, David Hawk, Tony Hanneman, Jesse White, Ryan Tomsak, Brandon Tomsak.

From left, seated, Shannon Murray, Kirby Smith, Francesca Agostini, Sarah Radzwilka, Audrey Hiedacavage. Standing, Colin Kirby, John Barcelon, Kyle LaNunziata, Louis Vullo, Dan Newhart.

From left, seated, Kierstin Frank, Kim Golden, Jackie Stash, Keri Irace, Sarah Crake. Standing, Andrew Morrison, Nick Kaminski, Jared Saporito, James Pennington, Dylan Pegg.

Standing: John Bankus, Drew Slater, Brian Mapes, Greg Cajka, Matthew Lettieri. Seated: Ashley Blannett, Brittani Shearer, Madeline Dwoorak, Stormy Ruiz, Stephanie Spudis.

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Cousins Luke White, Nicholas Rinaldi

Sydney Elizabeth Copp, daughter of Nathan and Kellie Copp, of Hughestown, will celebrate her10th birthday on Wednesday, July 4. Her grandparents are Cindy and Bob Romanski, of Jenkins Township and Len Copp, of Hughestown. Great-grandparents are Jerry Romanski, of Inkerman; Louise Gentile, of South Carolina; and ClaraandLenCopp,ofHughestown. Godparents are Tennille Copp and Robert J. Romanski Sr. Sydney will be a fifth-grade student at the Pittston Area Intermediate Center. She has a sister, Kaylee, 11 years old.

Luke Vincent White celebrated his fifth birthday on June 20. He is the son of Ronda and Doug White, of Pequannock N.J. and grandson of Mary Ann and Ronald Rinaldi, of Dupont and Marion White, of Wanaque, N.J. and the late George White. His greatgrandmother is Irene Orloski, of Dupont. Luke has a brother Jack, 10 years old, and a sister Grace, 8 years old. He plays soccer and will go to kindergarten in the fall. Nicholas Vincent Rinaldi celebrated his fourth birthday on June 30. He is the son of Jennifer and Ron Rinaldi, of Duryea. He is the grandson of Anne Demaio, of Moosic and the late Vincent Demaio; Mary Ann and Ronald Rinaldi, of Dupont and Rose Watkins, of West Pittston. His great-grandmother is Irene Orloski, of Dupont. Nicholas has a brother, Matthew, 10 ½ years old, and a sister, Emily, 9 years old. He will attend preschool at Humpty Dumpty Kollege in the fall.

Zachary Connors Abby Connors Zachary Connors is celebrating his third birthday today, July 1. He is the son of Martin and Catherine Connors, of Duryea. He is the grandson of Martin and Ann Connors, of Pittston and the late Joseph and Nancy Jones, of Wilkes-Barre. Zachary has a sister, Abby, and a brother, Anthony. Abby Connors will celebrate her 11th birthday on August 3. She is the daughter of Martin and Catherine Connors, of Duryea and Lori Pace-Connors, of Hughestown. She is the granddaughter of Martin and Ann Connors, of Pittston and Robert and Charlotte Pace, Pittston. Abby’s brothers are Zachary and Anthony.

Happy birthday! Stop by or mail your birthday photo to: The Sunday Dispatch 109 New Street Pittston, PA 18640 Pictures can run in back and white for $2 or color for $10. Deadline is Wednesday at 5 p.m., but space is limited, so pictures will be published on a first-come, first-served basis. Any questions, please call 602-0168. Checks can be made payable to The Sunday Dispatch.

Victims Resource Center presents sexual violence seminar at LCCC The Counseling and Student Support Services Departments of Luzerne County Community College recently presented a seminar on preventing sexual violence at the college’s Educational Conference Center. “It’s Time…To Talk About Breaking The Silence” was presented by Pat Rushton, outreach director for the Victims Resource Center and held in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness

Month. From left, first row, are Kiara Santare, Hazleton; Tatiana Maldonado, Hazleton; Linda Wilburn, Plains; Evan Barsh, Luzerne; Pat Rushton, Mountain Top, guest speaker; Stephanie Castillo, Pittston; Albertha Bulock, Wilkes-Barre; Brenda Ortega, Hazleton; Alica King, Kingston; and Kim Dyszlewski, Wilkes-Barre, program counselor, LCCC. Second row, Chris-

tine Delaplace, Moscow; Sherri Luck, Hazleton; Sally Healey, Wilkes-Barre, adjunct faculty and advisor, LCCC NOW chapter; Samantha Hudock, Kingston; Mitch Evans, Wilkes-Barre; Kimberly Peeples, Pittston; Daniel Valentia, Brooklyn, NY; Kevin Scotland, Kingston; and Tom Reilly, Wilkes-Barre.

Humpty Dumpty Kollege holds 37th annual graduation Humpty Dumpty Kollege recently held its 37th annual graduation ceremony. Both pre-school and kindergarten graduates sang and danced to the enjoyment of family and friends. Charlene

Evancho, director, and Marie Partash, coordinator, awarded diplomas to the children. Each child made a special presentation to the parents. The Mother’s Klub provided refreshments.

Kelly Schultz, is the kindergarten teacher, Charlene Evancho, Marie Partash, Jennifer Larkin, Marisa Walter, Kelly Schultz are pre-school teachers and Aine Thomas is a classroom aide.

Humpty Dumpty pre-school graduates are, from left, first row, Kaelee Potoski, Makayla Ross, Sophia Gronka, JD Gladish, Thomas Hurtt, Alexis Wruble, Kara Vitale, Maggie Atkinson, John Bertocki. Second row, Aubrey English, Jenna Hannon, Ella McKernan, Michael Webb, Nicholas Cook, Ella Mae Luvender, Julia Homscheck, Aidan Romanczuk, Samuel Hull. Third row, John Turner, Devon Cerasaro, Sam Capitano, Sam Hankey, Kelsey Baiera, Anna Hankey, Sophia Mantagna, Averi Chlipala, Alex Musto.

Humpty Dumpty undergraduates are, from left, first row, Luca DePietropaolo, Kayla Karcutskie, Finley Norconk, Emily Shovlin, Bryce Hearst, Emmyrson Norconk, Benjamin DeSarro, Aurie Klush. Second row, Brian Hankey, Caden Boettger, Elianna Lappano, Chelsea Akbar, Mia Shovlin, Dominick Salvo, Robert Smith, Beau Widdick, Nico Cielo. Third row, Lucia Campenni, Nicholas Lugin, Caiden Hodor, Patrick Francis, Patrick Zawierucha, Brady Bilbow, Antonio Lombardo, Danica Berry.

Members of the 2012 kindergarten class at Humpty Dumpty are, from left, first row, Faith Stoshak, Kendrah Keezer, Aubry Smith, Anthony Giunta. Second row, Jack Grzech, Tiffany Stoshak, Jason Dietrick, Gianna Karcutskie, Paul Jordan McGarry. Third row, Steven Panatzer, Samara Bellas, Jaden Brombacher, Marina Antal and Kelly Schultz, teacher.

Humpty Dumpty pre-school graduates are, from left, first row, Elinor Schardien, Drew Docto, Logan O'Malley, Abigail Kovac, Alexis Szydlowski, John Kasprzyk, Brian Partash, Cole Servernak-Silva, Kyle O'Malley, Peyton Antal. Second row, Nicholas Lubinski, Michael Schultz, Ali Butcher, Madelin Hassay, Carlena Lizza, Sophia Reza, Abigail Sciandra, Aiden Lynn, Christian Shields, Daniella Ranieli, Andie Belles, Christopher Viadock, Mark Talarico. Third row, Noah Pinkos, Jacob Nothoff, Justin Williams, Matthew Walter, Brooke Mulhern, Ella Swan, Kiersten Walsh, Madison Karp, Kassie Kobi, Michael Fath, James Tabone.

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Wyoming Seminary Lower School eighth graders, along with two seventh graders, gather after receiving awards at recent graduation ceremonies. First row, from left: Connor McGowan (seventh grade); Richard Hughes IV, Alex McCarthy, Alexander Grosek, Stefan Olsen, Jody Karg, Courtney Sminkey and Kira Zack. Second row, from left: Sujay Murthy, Dominique DiLeo, Louise Cornell, Megha Sarada, Alexandra Cuddy, Gabrielle Grossman, Emily Peairs and Grace Leahy (seventh grade). Third row, from left: Jake Kolessar, Garrett Boyd, Jacob Ridilla, Elijah Miller, Jacqueline Meuser, Isabelle Cordaro, Alexandra Zaloga and Leana Pande.

Sem students cited for Awards given at Lower School achievements in Russian Wyoming Seminary presented awards to 24 outstanding Lower School students at the annual eighth-grade graduation ceremony held recently on the Lower School campus in Forty Fort. Awards were presented by Kip P. Nygren, school president; William Davis, Interim Dean of Middle School; and Eddie Plaksa, Middle School Coordinator. Those presented with awards included two seventh graders: Connor McGowan, of Pittston, who received the Charlotte M. Sours Academic Achievement Award; and Grace Leahy, of Bear Creek Village who received the Charles Pfifferling, Sr. Memorial Prize for best all-around seventh grader. Eighth-grade winners and their awards were: Garrett Boyd, Sugarloaf, The Dartt Edwards Prize (sportsmanship); Isabella Cordaro, Moscow, The Mary Mazzitelli Memorial Music Leadership Award; Louise Cornell, Mountain Top, The William M. Powell Prize (loyalty and school spirit); Alexandra Cuddy, Shavertown, The MaryMazzitelli Memorial Music Leadership Award; Dominique DiLeo, The

Jane Pfifferling Dimond Award (excellence in girls’ athletics); Alexander Grosek, Kingston, The Kenneth and Suzanne MacArthur Award (excellence in boys’ athletics); Gabrielle Grossman, Shavertown, The Marjorie Harvey Smith Award (outstanding conduct, blue team), The Bessie G. Atwood English Award, The John D. Hughes Memorial Mathematics Award, The Margaret M. Stack Memorial Award (Latin) and The Wilkes-Barre Day School Trustees Prize (best scholastic performance of the year); Richard Hughes IV, Mountain Top, graduation speaker and The Marjorie Harvey Smith Award (outstanding conduct, blue team); Jody Karg, Pittston, The Peter Drapiewski Memorial Prize (integrity and intellectual promise); Jake Kolessar, Shavertown, The Dean’s Award (allaround student and school loyalty); Alex McCarthy, Dallas, The Irma Meyer Award (excellence in art); Jacqueline Meuser, Shavertown, The Marjorie Harvey Smith Award (outstanding conduct, white team) and The Ha-

rold and Mollie Cruikshank Award (service and character); Elijah Miller, Dallas, The Margaret M. Stack Memorial Award (Spanish); Sujay Murthy, Larksville, The Anna M. Olcott Award (scholarship and conduct); Stefan Olsen, Pittston, The Peter Drapiewski Memorial Prize (integrity and intellectual promise); Leana Pande, Shavertown, The Irma Meyer Award (excellence in art); Emily Peairs, Clarks Summit, The Marjorie Harvey Smith Award (outstanding conduct, white team); Jacob Ridilla, Shavertown, The Dean’s Award (all-around student and school loyalty); Megha Sarada, Dallas, The Anna M. Olcott Award (scholarship andconduct); Courtney Sminkey, Laurel Run, The Paul Kafrissen Memorial Computer Award and The John G. Ruggles, III Memorial Award (excellence in creative writing); Kira Zack, Dupont, The Margaret M. Stack Memorial Award (French); Alexandra Zaloga, Moosic, The Karen Smulowitz Memorial Poetry Prize and The Dr. Sheldon H. Kluger Memorial Science Award.

Wyoming Seminary Upper School students recently were honored for their achievements in Russian, based on their scores in the 2012 Russian Language Olympiad. The test is an oral competition in which students speak to a panel of judges on a variety of topics, answer questions and recite a poem, all in Russian. From left, first row, are sophomore Mako Matsuzaki,

Tokyo, Japan; freshman Mackenzie Gagliardi, Wilkes-Barre; freshman Bailey Disler, Laurel Run; and sophomore Anastasia Stevens, Kingston. Second row, from left: sophomore Gordon Stewart Kiesling, New Canaan, Conn.; sophomore Asa Saidman, Kingston; sophomore Bradley Sedor, Wyoming; and sophomore Frederick (Jacob) Snell, Shavertown. Third row,

from left: senior Jacob Berger, Kingston; sophomore Daniel Kopec, Kingston; and sophomore Connor Scalleat, Wapwallopen. Not present for photo: freshman Michael Johnson, Kingston; sophomore Ryan McMullan, Easton; sophomore Jacob Rome, Shavertown; sophomore Alexander Barilla, Dallas; and sophomore Andrew Drewchin, White Haven.

Vijtko given teaching award Bernardine Vojtko, of Wyoming, creative movement teacher at Wyoming Seminary Lower School in Forty Fort and dance company director at Wyoming Seminary Upper School in Kingston, received the prestigious Frances and Louis Maslow Award for excellence in teaching during the school’s recent eighth-grade Commencement ceremony. Vojtko received the honor in recognition of her effective teaching, support of the program and ideals of the Lower School and her positive influence on the lives of the students, said Dr. Kip Nygren, school president. Since joining the faculty in 1981, Vojtko has worked to create a developmental and sequential creative movement curriculum for primary stu-

Bernardine Vojtko

dents and has choreographed numerous Lower School performances, including the annual Maypole dance and several holiday and spring choral concerts. At the Upper School, she has built a dance curricu-

lum that today boasts over 50 dancers of all ability levels, and has directed over 30 annual dance programs and numerous musical theater performances. Vojtko has taught dance at Misericordia University, Marywood University and Wilkes University’s Encore Kinder Music Camp. She was a faculty member at Bravo Dance Conservatory under the direction of Trinette Singleton of the Joffrey Ballet and has choreographed and directed for numerous regional theaters and high schools. She holds a bachelor of arts degree in dance and elementary education from Mercyhurst College. In 2010, Vojtko received the Teaching Excellence Award from the Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church.

Sarah Dymond students honored

Wyoming Seminary Lower School graduates are, from left, first row, Kira Zack, Dupont; Courtney Sminkey, Laurel Run; Megan Obeid, Pittston; Kaelyn Hassey, Exeter; and Elizabeth Kulick, Bear Creek Township. Second row, Jacob Schall, Hunlock Creek; Richard Hughes IV, Mountain Top; Jacqueline Meuser, Shavertown; Leana Pande, Shavertown; Dominque DiLeo; Lindsey Lacomis, Bear Creek Twp.; Gabrielle Grossman, Shavertown; Emily Peairs, Clarks Summit; Katherine Paglia, Shavertown; Andrew Sarnevitz, Kingston; and Jared Godlewski, Pittston. Third row, Jody Karg, Pittston; Alexandra Zaloga, Moosic; Isabella Cordaro, Moscow; Dominique Coslett, Harveys Lake; Alexandra Cuddy, Shavertown; Megha Sarada, Dallas; Louise Cornell, Mountain Top; Miranda Pace, Noxen; and Marissa Lacomis, Bear Creek Twp. Fourth row, Satyasasran Sreeharikesan, Wilkes-Barre; Gokulan Gnanendran, Clarks Summit; Sujay Murthy, Larksville; Alexander Grosek, Kingston; Robert Mericle, Shavertown; Connor Graham, Shavertown; Andrew Alday, Mountain Top; Stefan Olsen, Pittston; and Alexander McCarthy, Dallas. Fifth row, Joseph Gaudino, Kingston; Kevin Platt, Dallas; Garrett Boyd, Sugarloaf; Morgan Ravenscroft, Waverly; Kyle Hall, Shavertown; Jacob Ridilla, Shavertown; Samuel Parente, Tunkhannock; Hunter Hughes, Kingston; Elijah Miller, Dallas; and Jake Kolessar, Shavertown.

Sem graduates 44 eighth graders Wyoming Seminary Lower School in Forty Fort recently held a graduation ceremony for its class of 44 eighth-grade students. The Rev. Charles Carrick, Wyoming Seminary chaplain, gave the invocation and benediction, and awards were presented by President Kip P. Nygren, Interim Dean of Middle School William Davis and

Middle-School Coordinator Eddie Plaksa. Richard Hughes IV, of Mountain Top, gave the graduation address, while Dean of Upper School Jay Harvey gave the faculty response. Bernardine Vojtko, Lower School creative movement teacher, received the Frances and Louis Maslow Lower School Award for excellence in

teaching, while eighth-grade science teacher Lisa Iskra received the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church Examplary Teacher Award. The ceremony ended with a traditional punch and cookies reception for the graduates on the front lawn of the Lower School.

The Sarah Dymond Elementary school held it’ annual awards day on June 5 with the following students receiving awards: Perfect attendance – Kayla Kiwak, Matthew Romanowski, Sarah McCormick, Richard Chihorek, Andred Janosky, Tyler Martin, Danielle Corby, Candace Bullaro, Zachary Nossavage, Joseph Petrillo Academic excellence – Morgan Beppler, Nathaniel Cable, Amanda McCormick, Sarah McCormick, Jacob Butwin, Jessica Davis, Andrew Janosky, Tyler Martin,

Zoe Winnestaffer, Oscar Wolf, Candace Bullaro, Noah Gresh, Arianna Jacobs, Jared Laviska, Zachary Nossavage, Joesph Petrillo. Bus buddies/patrol – Mackenzie Davidson, Brandi Sorokin, Justin Alder, Brennan Krogulski, Robert Salvo, Jessica Davis, Tyler Martin, Zoe Winnestaffer, Jacob Butwin, Joseph Petrillo, Zachary Nossavage Danielle Corby, Allison Houck, Amdis Felker, Justin Skutack, Jacob Mikoliczyk The annual kindergarten celebration was held on June 11 with the following stu-

dents taking part in the celebration: Jenna Alder, Rhys Atherton, Austin Berretta, Davis Bryk, Jr., Benjamin Byers, Lily Byron, Cadance Cable, Trinity Campbell, Joseph Colarusso, Haley Coolbaugh, Jason Elvidge, Nicholas Giamusso, Addison Grieshaber, David Holl, Christian Hoover, Krystal Kile, Colton Krogulski, Ryan Martin, Cody Meade, Mackenzie Oliver, Chase Reynolds, Matthew Rusinchak, Dane Schutter, Alyssa Stepanski, Ayden Tilley, Emilee Tomsak and Alyvia Yatsko.

Pittston Library sets programs The Pittston Library announces the following: • For the month of July, the library will have a “Fill a Bag Book Sale” at $2 per bag in the lobby. There is a large selection of adult fiction/nonfiction and children’s books • The library offers basic computer class for adults at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays. Call the library to register as space is limited. Note the day change. • Crochet Club is at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and at 6 p.m. on Thursdays. • July Schedule for Lego Club: The Monday group will meet on July 9 and the

Wednesday group will meet on July 11. Lego Club member may switch days for the summer only. Lego Club is wait list only by calling the library. • Child, Teen and Adult Summer Reading Program is currently in progress. The program will run through Aug. 13. All programs require registration in advance. Each week students can choose a bedtime story. Bedtime stories are wrapped books that can be taken home and rate. Each returned rate slip will be entered to win prizes. The library is having an Art Contest based on the “Dream Big” theme. Submissions can be in all art

medium except sculpture and must be no larger than 15 inches. Deadline for submission is July 23. • Adult Baked Goods Book Club meets at 6 p.m. on July 16. The book, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime” by Mark Haddon will be discussed. • Friends meeting is at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 26. • The library is closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Summer hours have begun. Weekdays will remain the same; however, on Saturdays in July and August, the library is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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PA lists honor roll John Haas, Principal of the Pittston Area Senior High School, announced the students who qualified for the honor roll for the 2012 fourth quarter.

SENIORS

HONORS WITH DISTINCTION Danielle Acernese, Thomas Allardyce, Anthony Amitia, Shelby Aruscavage, Jonathan Aston, Jessica Baker, Miranda Bellas, Kathleen Blazosek, Emily Bogdan, Bianca Bolton, Kaitlin Brady, Charles Bressler, Ashley Brown, Ciera Callahan, Vincenzo Chimento, Pietro Colella, Charles Cometa, James Connors, Elizabeth Cox, Tyler Cummings, Brittany Czerniakowski, Brian Delaney, Amanda Dockett, Patrick Dougherty, David Dragon, Bruce Edwards, Dominique Exter, Danielle Fereck, Michelle Fernando, Nina Fischer, Afton Fonzo, Paul Gestl, Brian Gima, Daniel Ginocchetti, Breana Gonzalez, Jordan Gruttadauria, Angelo Guariglia, Jennifer Hadley, Joseph Harth, Rebecca Hetro, Michael Hizny, Samantha Horchos, Rachel Kashuba, Kelly Keener, Susan Kitcho, Edward Klein, Cherie Klush, Alexandra Kochis, Alexander Korjeski, Sarah Kosik, Charles Kovaleski, Jeremie Kudey, Robert Kuzynski, James Lamarca, Jamie Lee, Timothy Lello, Kelly Lynn, Kendall Melochick, Ashley Menichini, Robert Meranti, Kenneth Miller, Taylor Miller, Samantha Moluski, Jaret Monteforte, Amy Mozeleski, Christopher Musto, Patrick Nallin, Marissa Nardone, Kristi Naylor, Grace O’Neill, Benjamin Pace, Michael Panuski, Brandon Pernot, Anna Podrasky, Ariel Porzuczek, Rachele Poveromo, Jame Pramitha, Dylan Prescott, Elizabeth Raffa, Nicholas Remsky, Christopher Santana, Cameron Savidge, Jamie Scarantino, Anthony Schwab, Samantha Scialpi, Christen Sedlak, Jenna Sharr, Steven Sklanka, Alison Slomba, Shelby Smith, Michael Stankoski, Joseph Stoss, Steven Stravinski, Matthew Taylor, Tanya Tiffany, Jessica Welter, David Whispell, Edward Winn, Mallory Yozwiak. FIRST HONORS Samantha Bird, Joshua Blaker, Tina Boyanowski, Nicolette Bradshaw, Adam Bykowski, Jennifer Cerulli, Christine D’Agostino, Sarah Demace, Madeline Dworak, Ryan English, Daniel Fyock, Christopher Gerrity, Evan Hahn, Dalton Hazlet, Josh Houghtlin, Caci Kern, Anthony Mancini, Caroline Manganiello, Brandon Matthews, Thomas Matthews, Katherine McGinty, Todd Mitchell, Kimberlee O’Hop, Jessica Oliveri, Austyn Pivarnik, Justin Searfoss, Anthony Semyon, Amber Tirva, Gabrielle Vaxmonsky, Bryan Winters, Kyle Yockey, Ashley Young. SECOND HONORS Chastity Anderson, Ariel Ardo, James Arens, Sara Arias, Donald Booth, Caitlynn Cadwalder, Devon Davis, Nellie Diaz, Kristina Dixon, Dynelle Evans, Brittany Gilley, Joshua Herron, Nicholas Holl, Katlyn Jumper, Nikole Kenyon, Matthew King, Melissa Kolakoski, Anthony Lizza, Tyler Loftus, Joseph Longo, Shaun McDermott, Kevin O’Brien, Victoria Pierson, Thomas Powell, Ali Quinn, Samantha Schneider, Alissa Stegman, Thomas Strunk, Brielle Warren.

JUNIORS

HONORS WITH DISTINCTION James Ardoline, Kyle Berlinski, Aaron Black, Nicholas Bolka, Maria Capitano, Anthony Capozucca, Matthew Carroll, Michael Chisdock, Jamie Coyne, Jordan Cumbo, Christian Curtis, Ronald D’Eliseo, Sarah Driscoll, Austin El-

ko, Kassandra Erfman, Kristen Fereck, Carmella Gagliardi, Michael Harding, Jeremy Homschek, Mianna Hopkins, Austin Kostelansky, Kyle Kostelansky, Joseph Koytek, Kaitlynn Kuchta, Olivia Lanza, James Lizza, Catherine Lombardo, Jamie Lombardo, Kristen Lombardo, Katrina Lutecki, Christopher Lynch, Felix Mascelli, Elizabeth Mikitish, Connor Mitchell, Kelly Mitchell, Nicholas Montini, James Musto, Santino Musto, Cassandra Nocito, Calvin O’Boyle, Karlee Patton, Matthew Pierantoni, Gabrielle Poplarchick, Mark Prebish, Suraj Pursnani, Shelby Rinaldi, Dakota Rowan, Bryan Russo, Matthew Shamnoski, Julia Shandra, Amy Silinskie, Jillian Starinsky, Joseph Starinsky, Stephen Starinsky, Brian Stonikinis, Jonathan Sulkoski, Gary Thomas, Cory Tobin, Ian Tracy, Ryan Tracy, Shannon Turner, Alexa Turney, Miranda Warunek, Ariele Williams, Kaitlynn Wolfram, Matthew Yatison, Hannah Zondlo. FIRST HONORS Mary Theresa Anderson, Katlyn Arena, Chelsea Balchune, Alexandra Cawley, Anthony Cotto, Sara Czerniakowski, Ciara Edwards, Jessica Kmetz, Raeann Loftus, Angelo Lussi, Nicholas Maruska, Kaitlyn McGuire, John Minich, Nicole Piccoletti, Joshua Rugletic, Marina Sell, Tiffany Smith, Jonathan Tonte, Michael Twardowski, Marissa Vogel, Kansas White. SECOND HONORS Alyssa Adkins, Alexandra Anastasi, Frank Ardo, Trina Davila, Cassandra Giarratano, Ryan Hawksley, John Kielbasa, Jenna Leiva, Kristopher Littleton, Justin Martinelli, Dakota Miller, Ashley Muchler, Angelina Reed, Joshua Reynolds, Kristen Santey, Alexandria Serafin, Taylor Stull, Tiana Stull, Carissa Suhockey, Todd Thorne, Sierra Williams, Ryan Youngblood, James Ziobro.

SOPHOMORES

HONORS WITH DISTINCTION Kevin Boone, Ali Brady, Laura Brady, Nicole Chaiko, Joseph Champi, Enrico Connors, Robert Costello, Brielle Culp, Anthony D’Eliseo, Alexan Danko, Lori DeFazio, Dominique DelPriore, Megan Dougherty, James Emmett, Brandon Ferrance, Kayle Forkin, Marie Terese Fox, Lea Garibaldi, Alia Gestl, Mason Gross, Michael Harth, Emily Herron, Zachary Hoffmann, Brittany Hypolite, Katie Jobson, Samantha Kachinsky, Tyler Koval, Adrian Langan, Kaycee Langan, Steven Lee, Sierra Lieback, Carmen LoBrutto, Rachel Longo, Tyler Lutecki, Jessica Maleta, Cameron Marotto, Jennifer Mataloni, Dana Maurizi, Nicole Mayerski, Patrick McGinty, Zachary McKitish, Summer McLaughlin, Bareana Miller, Kallie Miller, Samantha Moska, Tyler Mullen, Courtney Osiecki, Cales Owens, Leanne Para, Michael Parrs, Justin Peterson, Michael Pieszala, Troy Platukus, Charles Poli, Taylor Powers, Rosemary Ritsick, Alyssa Rodzinak, Alexander Roper, Sara Ruby, Samantha Rydzy, Scott Sayer, Megan Schuster, Michael Schwab, Rachel Simansky, Kyle Sommer, Tyler Spurlin, Bridget Starinsky, Alyssa Talerico, Kayla Vogue, Carly Walker, David Wilczewski, Trent Woodruff, Tyler Woodruff, James Wychock, Meredith Yozwiak, Jean Luc Yurchak. FIRST HONORS Michael Antal, Taylor Balasavage, Daniel Brady, Christine Briggs, Samantha Coleman, Christopher Cummings, Nicole Dale, Karysa Fashouer, Kenneth Hoover, Allison Kizer, Rachel Lazevnick, Maria Lussi, Elizabeth MacDormott, Irene Magdon, David Mancini, Mark Miscavage, Tyler Moo-

ney, Jenna Mundenar, Justin Paglianite, Jacqueline Rabender, Alleysha Reynolds, Jordan Rose, Robert Ryzner, Alya Samano, Ian Satkowski, Kaitlyn Simyan, Ciara Smith, Andrea Stephenson, Richard Weinstock, Corey Wetzel, Andew Yuhas. SECOND HONORS Antoinette Antonacci, Rhiannon Avvisato, Brandyn Ayers, Kyla Balchune, Anthony Baldiga, Samantha Baldwin, Terry Briggs, Christie Cadwalder, Matthew Cawley, Casey Deaton, Tyler Demich, Christopher DePrimo, Robert Dudek, Adam Ginocchetti, Robert Haas, Anthony Halat, Brandon Hudacko, Ashley Hurtt, Julie Kalinas, Jonathon Kamor, Robert Koprowski, Matthew Miller, Mark Modlesky, Brittni Morrell, Matthew Mott, Samantha Piazza, Whitney Prescott, Joshua Razvillas, Taylor Roberts, Justin Roche, Hurley Simon, Jordan Spindler, Antonia Timonte, Kaitlyn Wallace, Marissa Williams, Ryan Witman, Rebecca Wolfram, Mariah Zimmerman, Haleigh Zurek.

FRESHMAN

HONORS WITH DISTINCTION Angelo Aita, Harlow Alexander, Robert Bamrick, Allison Barber, Marina Barnak, Alex Bauman, Keith Boone, Patrick Cadden, Kristen Capitano, Elizabeth Cappelloni, Madison Cardinale, Christian Charney, John DeBoard, Michael Delaney, Lauren Dragon, Emily Earlley, Jordan Fritz, Jasmine Gage, Kyle Gattuso, Olivia Giambra, Gina Grossbauer, Michael Gutowski, Christian Hansen, Michael Havrilla, Chistopher Hufford, Jade Jones, Jacob Kaminski, Megan Karuzie, Christopher Konsavage, Edward Kosierowski, Nia Lombardo, Brendon Lukachko, Marina Maida, Tyler McGarry, Christopher McGlynn, Elaina Menichelli, Katrina Mikitish, Rhonda Miller, Michael Minich, Mikhaela Moher, Madeline Moss, Virginia Myrkalo, Mark Naples, Mikayla Nardone, Rachel Naylor, Kristen Nerbecki, David Pacovsky, Nicole Psaila, Dylan Ratzin, Kristen Richards, Anamarie Rogers, Cassandra Ross, Nuncio Savoy, Elizabeth Scialpi, Claudia Shandra, Eric Sklanka, Jamie Smicherko, Mara Stella, Aryana Thompson, Jacob Vaxmonsky, Sarah Velehoski, Elizabeth Waleski, Nicole Walters, Rebecca Weinstock, Brandon Winters, Stephen Yuhas, Brandon Zaffuto. FIRST HONORS Hunter Antal, Jamie Baker, Michael Barney, Shivon Bellas, Shannen Brady, Mackenzie Carroll, Bryan Davis, Theresa Domarasky, Courtney Dougal, John Fagotti, Michelle Grossbauer, Joshua John, Katie Kelly, Joshua Kramer, Kayla Kruchinsky, Joseph Lombardo, Sabrina Lyons, Vance Maslowski, Jasmine McGrade, Jared Melochick, Callie O’Donovan, Dylan Phillips, Amanda Radginski, Trina Rafalko, Jamie Rosencrans, Lauren Senese, Chyanne Sherman, Katherine Stonikinis, Brandon Strelecki, Robert Swartz, Mitchell Tomaszewski, Brandon Winn, Rebecca Zielinski, David Zydko. SECOND HONORS Rebecca Battista, Elizabeth Brandt, Destiny Coolbaugh, Taylor Eichler, Shane Flannelly, Harlee Fyock, Daniel Gambini, Olivia Goleneski, Cody Holl, Rachel Hoover, Patrick Joyce, Caycee Karpinski, Julian Kester, Matthew Klein, Thomas Luder, Vincent Mikus, Joseph Musto, Brittany Myers, Thomas Nickas, Kevin Peters, Sydney Ralston, Ryan Renfer, Lauren Robbins, Tynaisa Robertson, Abigail Rodriguez, Girard Scatena, Rebecca Tomko, Kevin Walsh, Katie Wynn.

Locals honored at U. of S. Karen Marie Hudzinski of Pittston and Julieann Ostroski of Harding were among the 65 students honored by The University of Scranton during its undergraduate Class Night ceremony. The two are part of a seven-student group from Luzerne County. Hudzinski received the Excellence in Psychology Award. She earned a bachelor of science, magna cum laude, in psychology with a minor in Spanish and graduated from the Honors Program. She was a member of the Psi Chi Honor Society and was named to “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.: She was also a member of the Psychology Club and the Association for Psychological

Student Caucus, a research assistant in the psychology department and a teaching assistant for various psychology courses. She received a President’s Fellowship for Summer Research and presented at local and regional psychology conferences. A graduate of Scranton Preparatory School, Hudzinski plans to obtain a master’s degree in consumer/industrial research in psychology at Cleveland State University to pursue a career in marketing research. Ostroski received the Excellence in Nursing Award. She earned a bachelor of science, summa cum laude, in nursing. Ostroski was a member of the Alpha Sigma Nu and Sigma Theta Tau honor societies

as well as the Student Nurses Association. She was a faculty research assistant, a peer tutor and an undergraduate teaching assistant for anatomy and physiology. She participated in a service trip to Savannah, Ga., and volunteered at the St. Joseph’s Center. A graduate of Pittston Area High School, Ostroski plans to be employed in the Philadelphia area and will later pursue her master and doctorate degrees in nursing. Other students honored from Luzerne County were Robert Anthony Gadomski, of Plains Township; David Lawrence Hovey, of Forty Fort; Ronald Woznock Jr., of Wilkes-Barre; and Rosemary Ann Shaver and Lauren Nicole Weaver, both of Shavertown.

LCCC Summa Cum Laude grads Summa Cum Laude graduates in attendance at Luzerne County Community College’s 44th annual commencement ceremony at Mohegan Sun Area are, from left, first row, Ashley Eisenman, Pittston; Aman-

da Carannante, Nanticoke; Tina Eckroth, Orangeville; Maria Vilushis, Hazle Township; and Joleen Astorino, Drums. Second row, Jeff Pitoniak, Archbald; Pamela Stauffer Christine, Berwick; Heather Rothman,

West Pittston; and Stacy Ann Dunkle, Bloomsburg. Third row, Julia Gladkikh, Nanticoke; Justin Ervin, Sugarloaf; John Mensinger, Drums; Joshua Ridall, Bloomsburg; and Michele Geiser, Shavertown.

LCCC dental grads working in Scranton Several graduates of Luzerne County Community College are working at Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry of NEPA in Scranton. From left, first row, are first row, Katherine Poepperling, DMD, Waverly, pediatric dentist; Lisa Cerra ‘91, RDH, Scranton; Olivia Lombardo ‘08, RDH,

Pittston Township; and Maria LoRusso ‘09, RDH, Clarks Green. Second row, Thomas P. Leary, Kingston, president, LCCC; Bonnie Brennan Lauer ‘87, Shavertown, director, alumni relations, LCCC; Nadia Kopcha ‘08, RDH, Wilkes-Barre; Angel Dippre ‘10, RDH, Carbondale; and

Alan H. Firestone, DMD, Clarks Green, pediatric dentist. Third row, Ross Wezmar, DDS, Waverly, pediatric dentist; Tammy Smicherko ‘92, RDH, Edwardsville; Chelsey Bendrick ‘10, RDH, Nanticoke; and Peter Lello, Pittston, major gifts/planned giving specialist, LCCC.

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

439

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

WINNEBAGO ‘81 LOW LOW MILES

42,000+ ALL NEW TIRES GREAT PRICE $4000 CALL 570-825-9415 AFTER 5 PM

451

412 Autos for Sale

K T Auto

FORD ‘73 F350

Stake Body Truck 55,000 Original miles - garage kept, only 2 owners, hydraulic lift gate, new tires, battery and brakes. Excellent condition. No rust. Must see. $6500 or best offer Call 570-687-6177

MITSUBISHI `11

MERCEDES-BENZ `73 OUTLANDER SPORT SE AWD, Black interi450SL or/exterior, start/ Convertible with

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

427

Only 12,000 miles. Vehicle in like new condition. $19,000. 570-288-4322

439

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

460 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE DIRECTORY 468

Impala LT Florida Car HHR Florida Car Pontiac G-6 V6, 41K Impala LT 1-Owner Saturn VUE FWD HHR LS Malibu Hybrid, 44K Pontiac G-5 In Stock Malibu 38K Lucerne CX Impala Police Car

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Uplander Cargo Uplander Cargo, 3 Pass Uplander Passenger Van GMC 2500 8 Passenger, 58K

47K

TRUCKS

PICKUPS

02 Silverado 2500 3/4 Ton CNG or Gas 6.0 V-8 Auto, 2WD

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Motorcycles

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Selling your Camper? Place an ad and find a new owner. 570-829-7130

HARLEY `05 DYNA LOWRIDER Black / gold, 2,000

miles, original owner, extra pipes & helmet. $13,500. 570-237-1103

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

Education/ Training

509

Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

CARPENTERS

Growing company looking for experienced carpenters. Local work available. Must have valid drivers license. Apply in person at 197 Courtdale Ave. Courtdale, PA 18704

527 Food Services/ Hospitality

542

Logistics/ Transportation

554

Production/ Operations

CHILDCARE

Day and evening positions available. Apply at:CYC 36 S. Washington St. Wilkes-Barre, PA or Fax Resume 570-823-0175 Attn: Ryan

MACHINE OPERATOR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS TRAINEES/PRINT NEEDED OPERATOR TRAINEES shifts available. LINE COOKS, CHEFS AllPlease visit our A major thermooffice at: forming plastics AND SOUS CHEFS 777Wilkes-Barre S. Franklin St., company is seeking full time positions 823-3333 for for Machine OperaComputer Science BANQUET SALES Callmore info. tor Trainees/Print to pick up an Operator trainees. Teacher/IT Support application today. MANAGER Scranton PreparaQualified candidates tory School is seek- Positions are full

ing qualified applicants for a computer science teacher/ IT support with at least a B.S. in a computer-related field, strong knowledge of advanced computer science topics as well as general information technologies. Teaching experience preferred. Applicants should send resume by July 3, 2012 to: Mr. Patrick Marx 1000 Wyoming Ave. Scranton, PA 18509 or email pmarx@ scrantonprep.com

BANQUET, RESTAURANT & CATERING Facility located in Northeast PA is seeking experienced

time with heath benefits, vacation, personal time and competitive salary/ wages. If you are a motivated individual with great people skills and can work in a fast pace environment submit your resume and join our team. Send resume to:

BOX 4070

c/o Times Leader 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER NEEDED FORKLIFT MECHANIC Experience a must.

Early Childhood Education a plus. To inquire call Scott at 570-655-1012.

TUNKHANNOCK AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

MUSIC POSITION

Full Time contracted position available beginning with the 2012-13 school year.

LATIN TEACHING POSITION Full Time contracted

position available beginning with the 2012-13 school year. Send letter of interest to Mr. Michael Healey, Superintendent, 41 Philadelphia Avenue, Tunkhannock, PA 18657. All clearances (Act 34, 114 and 151 must be obtained for employment.) EOE, Deadline for applications: 07/16/2012.

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Commercial Trucks & Equipment

CHEVY ‘08 3500 HD DUMP TRUCK 2WD, automatic.

522

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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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

570-301-3602

412 Autos for Sale

CARS

Motorcycles

SUPERINTENDENT

To fill the vacancy of the Retiring Superintendent Appointment on/ about Fall 2012. Enrollment approximately 3,300; Grades K-12. 42 million budget. Seeking dynamic individual with integrity, visionary leadership & strong administrative skills to serve as Superintendent. Must possess experience in school finance, budgeting and cost effective strategies. Demonstrate high standards of ethics with ability to administer school code, policies & administration procedures. Excellent verbal & written communication & leadership skills; history of improving & maintaining high academic performance; exp. with development & implementation of curriculum; knowledge of technological best practices; and success in community engagement/involve ment. Salary negotiable & competitive. Requirements PA Letter of Eligibility; transcripts, current Acts 34, 114 and 151 clearances (within one year), and three reference letters to: DEBORAH A. RACHILLA-- BOARD SECRETARY PITTSTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 STOUT STREET PITTSTON, PA 18640 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: FRIDAY, JULY 27, 2012 @ NOON

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Action Lift, Inc., located in Pittston, PA, is the exclusive dealership for Crown and TCM forklifts for NEPA. We are seeking a full time forklift mechanic to troubleshoot, repair, and diagnose Crown and other makes of lift trucks. Good written & verbal communication skills, as well as customer care skills are necessary. A valid driver’s license & the ability to safely operate lift trucks are required. The ideal candidate should have previous forklift mechanical experience but will consider automotive, electrical or diesel technical school graduate. We offer an excellent wage and benefits package, as well as 401K Retirement Savings Plan, paid holidays, paid vacation & much more. For an interview please call Mike Phelan 570-655-2100 x115

TECHNICIAN

Learn the communications industry. Guyette is hiring a motivated entry level individual with a wiring or technology background. Vo-tech/trade education preferred. Must be proficient using hand tools, laptops, and reading wiring diagrams. Physically intensive position. Full time 8am-4:30pm. Must have clean driving record. Contact Harvis for application: 570-542-5330 or email to gcijobs. harvis@gmail.com

538

Janitorial/ Cleaning

545

Marketing/ Product

MARKETING/SALES

Full Time, Part Time experienced Marketing/Salespersons. Identify and connect with senior executives, open doors and arrange meetings. Must have excellent phone skills. Fax Resume to: (866)969-0690 Email to: CMCNortheast@ verizon.net

548 Medical/Health

HOME CARE RN

Previous experience required. Full and part time positions available. Great pay! Call Jessica at 451-3050 for immediate interview.

IN-HOME CAREGIVER

Start @ $10.25/hour Home care experience or nursing training required. Parkinson’s patient with Trach. In Dallas. 35 daytime hours/week, schedule negotiable. Reply by email: homeaide18612@ gmail.com

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554

Production/ Operations

STRUCTURAL STEEL FABRICATOR

Looking for experienced welders, overhead crane operators, blueprint reading, machine operators & steel stud wall framers. Steady work. Excellent opportunity. Health insurance, vacation, holidays and 401K. Wages based on skill level. Apply at: Luzerne Iron Works 300 Sly Street Luzerne, PA 18709

must possess strong mechanical aptitude with good written and oral communication skills. Starting wage, $17.62/hr with 3/4 day weeks12 hour shifts. Drug screenings and background checks are conditions of employment. Applications are accepted on-site: 8 AM-5 PM or you may forward resume to:

Fabri-Kal Corporation

ATTN: Human Resources Valmont Industrial Park 150 Lions Drive Hazleton, PA. 18202 Phone: 570-861-3303 procure@ Fabri-Kal.com

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557

Project/ Program Management

Community Outreach/ Volunteer Coordinator

This position is responsible for volunteer efforts – to include recruiting, training and mentoring; event planning; marketing/ public relations; humane education; and website/social media management. Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work. Must have excellent oral and public speaking skills. Must be able to communicate well via email, newsletter, etc. Must have a strong affinity for animals. PLEASE FORWARD YOUR RESUME WITH SALARY HISTORY TO: EMAIL: PNORK@ LUZERNESPCA.ORG OR MAIL TO: SPCA C/O DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 524 EAST MAIN ST. WILKES-BARRE, PA

18702

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150 Special Notices

COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE LESSONS

CLEANING PERSON Part time cleaning

person. Experience & references required. (347) 693-4156

542

Logistics/ Transportation

DRIVERS

NOW HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS Best pay. Will train

For Beginners Dupont Fire Hall, Dupont, PA Starting July 17, 2012 - 8:00 to 9:00 After Lesson Dance until 10:30 P.M. Price: $6 Per Person All Ages Welcome You DO NOT Need a Partner! 533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

if necessary. Pace Transportation 570-883-9797

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Due to continuous growth and customer demand, Valmont-Newmark is actively hiring

WELDER & WELDER FITTERS Valmont-Newmark is an international manufacturing company with employment opportunities around the world. Our company designs, manufactures and sells lighting, utility, and communication poles, towers and structures and fabricated industrial products. Facilities located in Hazleton and West Hazleton, PA. Excellent benefit package. For more details, go to our website: www.valmont.com E.O.E. Applications are being accepted in person @ Valmont Industrial Park 225 Kiwanis Blvd., West Hazleton, PA 18202

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2012 HONDA ACCORD LX 4 dr, Auto Trans, AC, PW, PL, Cruise, ABS, 6 Air Bags, Tilt, Keyless Entry, AM/FM/CD, Model #CP2F3CEW

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$219 Lease Per Mo. For 36 Months through AHFC. $0 Down Payment. 1st Payment and tags due at delivery. Residual $13,149.90.

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2012 HONDA CIVIC LX SEDAN

$0 DOWN PAYMENT

2012 HONDA PILOT LX

• Model #FB2F5CEW • 140-hp 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® • 5-Speed Automatic Transmission • Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System • Power Windows/Locks/Mirrors • Cruise Control • Remote Entry • 160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 4 Speakers • ABS • Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) • Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) • Side Curtain Airbags ***Lease ease 36 Months through ahfc ahfc. $0 Down Payment Payment.

199

* ** Per Mo. L ease Lease

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• 250-hp 24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® • 5-Speed Automatic Transmission • 8 Passenger Seating • Variable Torque Management® 4-Wheel Drive System (VTM-4®) • Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) with Traction Control • Power WIndows/Locks/Mirrors • Front and Rear Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System • 229-Watt AM/ FM/CD Audio System with 7 Speakers including Subwoofer • Remote Entry • ABS • Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) • Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection ****Lease Lease 36 Months through ahfc ahfc. $0 Down Payment Payment. System (OPDS) 1st payment and tags due at delivery. Residual $17,388.00

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Used Cars

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03 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 07 JEEP LIBERTY

L ease Lease

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$14,950

07 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 4WD Red, 79K

* Per ***Mo.

• Model RM4H5CJW • 185-hp • 2.4-Liter, 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® 4-Cylinder Engine • Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™ • Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control • Automatic Transmission • Cruise Control • A/C • One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature • Remote Entry System • Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® • Multi-angle rearview camera with guidelines • 160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 6 Speakers • Bluetooth® Streaming Audio • Pandora® Internet Radio compatibility • SMS Text Message Function • USB Audio Interface • Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) • Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) • Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) • Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor

2010 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5 SR SDN

09 CHEVY IMPALA LS Blue, 69K

MPG 22 City 30 HWY

LEASES BASED ON APPROVED CREDIT TIER 1 THRU AHFC. MILEAGE BASED ON 2012 EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES. USE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES ONLY. DO NOT COMPARE TO MODELS BEFORE 2008. YOUR ACUTAL MILEAGE WILL VARY DEPENDING ON HOW YOU DRIVE AND MAINTAIN YOUR VEHICLE.

07 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT 4WD

Blue, 15K

2012 HONDA CR-V EX

$0 DOWN PAYMENT

MPG 17 City 24 HWY

MPG 28 City 39 HWY

Gray, 63K

*On select models to qualiﬁed buyers for limited term.

03 CHRYSLER CONCORDE Gold, 71K

$5,950

06 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LTD

Silver, 60K, R. DVD, Navi

$13,750

02 HONDA CRV EX 4WD

Silver, 97K

$9,950

08 SATURN VUE XE 4WD Navy, 64K

$13,950

02 TOYOTA SIENNA Beige, 101K

$7,950

1110 Wyoming Ave, Scranton, PA 1-800-NEXT-HONDA 570-341-1400

SUNDAY DISPATCH 560 Quality Assurance/Safety

INSPECTOR Well-established

local textile manufacturer is looking for full time fabric inspector for 2nd shift (2-10PM). Must be able to lift 80 lbs. Must have valid drivers license. A comprehensive benefit package, which includes 401K. Applications can be obtained at: AMERICAN SILK MILLS 75 STARK STREET PLAINS, PA 18705

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630 Money To Loan “We can erase your bad credit 100% GUARANTEED.” Attorneys for the Federal Trade Commission say they’ve never seen a legitimate credit repair operation. No one can legally remove accurate and timely information from your credit report. It’s a process that starts with you and involves time and a conscious effort to pay your debts. Learn about managing credit and debt at ftc. gov/credit. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC.

700 MERCHANDISE 720

The nation’s largest gaming retailer is

Seeking High Energy Leaders to join our man-

agement team at Mohegan Sun, in PA. Candidates must have a successful record of building & managing high performance sales teams of 30+ in addition to managing high volume sales floors & maintaining extraordinary guest service levels. MARSHALL RETAIL GROUP provides exceptional benefits and compensation packages. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply at

www.marshall retailgroup.com or you may fax your resume to 609-317-1126.

Cemetery Plots/Lots

WOODLAWN CEMETERY on Woodlawn Drive, Dallas, PA 18612 Four plots available for $500 total. 570-888-0425

726

Clothing

COAT men’s cashmere beige, size 38-40, $350 obo. 824-1020/706-0699

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Asking $600. 570-696-1831

610

FILING CABINETS 2 metal multi-drawer $25. each. Thomasville chest of drawers $75. Call Tom 570-675-5730

Business Opportunities

JAN-PRO COMMERCIAL CLEANING OF NORTHEASTERN PA

WEST WYOMING

VITO’S & GINO’S

6th Street

Wanted:

OPEN YEAR ROUND SPACE SPACE AVAILABLE INSIDE & OUT Acres of parking

OUTSIDE SPACES Saturday 10am-2pm Sunday 8am-4pm

748 Good Things To Eat

FURNISH FOR LESS

* NELSON * * FURNITURE * * WAREHOUSE * Recliners from $299 Lift Chairs from $699 New and Used Living Room Dinettes, Bedroom 210 Division St Kingston Call 570-288-3607

Closed Sundays Sickler Blueberry Farm - Vernon 570-333-5286 570-333-4944 NO PETS IN THE FIELD!!

758 Miscellaneous GARAGE SALE LEFTOVER ITEMS High Chair, Eddie Bauer, $35. High Chair, wooden, $35, Wet Suit, Women’s 6/8, $30, Tub, Primo Baby, $10; Baseballs, unsigned game, $10 each. Baseballs, signed game, $20 each. Tennis Racket, Prince, $15; Dance shoes, Women’s, 8.5, $25, Dance shoes, mens, 9.5 $25, Mens wet suit, XL, $25. 646-831-5239 GARAGE SALE LEFTOVERS Steel entry door new $50. Anderson casement window 2’x4’ $30. Three 18” color TVs, good reception $25. each. Binoculars 7x50 Tasco $50. 570-287-4723

570-301-3602

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SNOW SHOVEL Toro 12” electric $40. 570-829-1611

776 Sporting Goods

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GOLF CLUBS, 3 sets, 1 with cart, $50 & $100 neg. Call 570-823-4941

570-824-5774

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

554

Production/ Operations

FREE PICKUP

288-8995

800 PETS & ANIMALS

Mattress A Queen Size Pillow Top Set Still in Plastic Can Deliver $150 570-280-9628 ROCKER, wood/tapestry, $75. RECLINER, Burgundy velour cloth, $125. SOFA, CHAIR, OTTOMAN, 3 TABLES, great for den. Wood and cloth, all in excellent condition. $450. Call after 6 PM 570-675-5046

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Production/ Operations

Dogs

PICK YOUR OWN BLUEBERRIES! 8am to 8pm

Concerned about your future?

Work Full or Part time Accounts available NOW throughout Luzerne & Lackawanna, Counties We guarantee $5,000.to $200,000 in annual billing. Investment Required We’re ready –Are you? For more info call

ALL JUNK CARS & TRUCKS Highest Prices Paid!!

815

Furniture & Doyouneedmorespace? 744 Accessories A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way DINETTE SET Double pedestal tocleanoutyourclosets! solid oak. 4 leafs, You’re in bussiness 6 chairs. Excellent with classified! condition.

600 FINANCIAL

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

- $10

Sales/Retail/ Business Development

MRG

746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets

SHUFFLEBOARD

with an electric scoreboard. 21’ long. Excellent condition. Asking $2450. 570-675-5046

786 Toys & Games

BUYING SPORT CARDS Pay Cash for

baseball, football, basketball, hockey & non-sports. Sets, singles & wax. 570-212-0398

554

Production/ Operations

MACHINIST INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN MAINTENANCE MECHANIC MAINTENANCE TRAINEE

PAWS TO CONSIDER.... ENHANCE YOUR PET CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE Call 829-7130 Place your pet ad and provide us your email address This will create a seller account online and login information will be emailed to you from gadzoo.com “The World of Pets Unleashed” You can then use your account to enhance your online ad. Post up to 6 captioned photos of your pet Expand your text to include more information, include your contact information such as e-mail, address phone number and or website.

5 AKC Registered German Shepherd puppies for sale. First shots and dewormed. Available 29 June. $650.00 Call 570-477-1307

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ITALIAN CANE CORSO

Mastiff Puppies ICCF Registered & ready to go! Parents on premises. Blue.Vet Checked 570-617-4880

POMERANIAN PUPPIES Male & Female. Vet

Checked, 1st shots. $450. Family raised. 570-829-1735

Machinist: Traditional machine shop methods & equipment, repair/modification of tooling & production components, fabrication of parts. Formal Machine Shop training by a technical school, state certification or a minimum of 6 years experience required. Industrial Electrician: Conduit, EMT and ridged pipe; Equipment testing; AC/DC motors and drives; PLC systems. 3 Yrs Exp. HS/GED required, vocational/trade school preferred. Mechanic: Troubleshooting, hydraulic/pneumatic, machine shop, plumbing, welding, rebuild mechanic devices, schematics, test equipment, basic electrical systems. 3 Yrs Exp. HS/GED required, vocational/trade school preferred. Maintenance Trainee: Associates Degree in Electronic field or Technical Certification in Electronics to include AC/DC Fundamentals, Industrial Electricity, Motor Controls, AC/DC Drives, PLC’s, Basic testing equipment/Multi-meter/Amp probes. Drug & Alcohol screening and background checks are conditions of employment. Competitive wage and benefits package: Health Insurance, Prescription, Dental & Vision, Disability, 401K, Education, Paid Leave.

Fabri-Kal Corporation

ATTN: Human Resources Valmont Industrial Park 150 Lions Drive, Hazle Township, PA 18202 FAX: (570) 501-0817 EMAIL: HRPA@Fabri-Kal.com www.f-k.com

SHIH-TZU PUPPIES

Males. 9 weeks old. $600 570-250-9690

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

HANOVER TWP.

EOE

909

Income & Commercial Properties

PITTSTON FOR SALE

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

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

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

WILKES-BARRE

1st block S. Franklin St. Historic District. Beautiful 3 story building. 2,300 square feet on first floor. Commercial & residential use. 8 parking spaces. $395,000. Call 570-824-7173

WYOMING

TAYLOR

$56,000 1252 Main St. 3 Bedrooms 1 Bath. Finished Walk-Out Basement. Single Car Garage.

Call Vince 570-332-8792 JENKINS TWP.

Highland Hills 8 Patrick Road Magnificent custom built tudor home with quality throughout. Spacious 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 story living room with fireplace and library loft. Dining room, family room and 3 season sunroom which overlooks professionally landscaped grounds with gazebo and tennis/basketball court. Lower level includes recreation room, exercise room and 3/4 bath. Enjoy this serene acre in a beautiful setting in Highland Hills Development. Too many amenities to mention. 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

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 ATLAS REALTY, INC. 570-829-6200

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Unique, charming 1 Story Nantucket Styled 2 bedroom cottage + Duplex 1 & 2 bedroom. Extensive renos made. 2 rents will pay bills, or rent 3 for max income. NOT IN FLOOD ZONE. Asking $135,900. Call 570-609-5133

912 Lots & Acreage

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

DUPONT Totally renovated

6 large room apartment. Partially furnished, brand new fridge/electric range, electric washer & dryer on 1st floor. Brand new custom draperies, Roman shades, carpeting/flooring & energy efficient windows. Kitchen with snack bar. Full tiled pink bath on 1st floor. Beautiful original Victorian wainscotting, ceilings, woodwork & vintage wall paper. Victorian dining room with wall to wall carpet. Living room with large storage closet, 2 large bedrooms with wall to wall & large closets. Attic partially finished for storage. 2nd floor large front balcony with beautiful view of the Valley. 1st floor back porch with large back yard, off-street parking. Easy access to I-81, airport & casino. Tranquil neighborhood. No smoking. $800 + utilities & security. 570-762-8265

NEW LISTING 951 Wyoming Avenue Bright and cheery, well kept home. Oak kitchen, hardwood floors, large family room. One year home trust warranty. MLS# 121858 $144,900 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723

FARMLAND LIQUIDATION!

HARVEYS LAKE Beach Street. 2 nice building lots. Approx 100 x 150 each. Public sewer available. Paved road. Surveyed. $19,995 each.570-822-7359

Highland Hills Development .88 Acres. $75,000 570-947-3375

Need a Roommate? Place an ad and find one here! 570-829-7130

UPCOMING RENTALS: PLAINS: 3 floors 3 bedrooms, + bonus room. $525. + utilities KINGSTON: 2 floor unit/2 baths, 2 bedrooms. deck off Master room. $525. + utilities KINGSTON: 1/2 Double large 3 bedroom, new kitchen, yard, off street parking, convenient location /quiet area. $800. + utilities KINGSTON: 1 bedroom, 2nd floor $460. + utilities

Appliances/ maintenance are included.in all units..... No Pets. Credit check, references, lease required Taking applications for July occupancy!

KINGSTON

Modern, 1st floor, 1 bedroom, off-street parking, no pets, $495/month, plus utilities & security. Call 706-5628

PITTSTON MUST SEE!!!! Modern 1 bedroom,

sunroom/patio, all appliances. Off street parking. Air, utilities by tenant. No Pets. $575/mo. 1 month security & references. Call 570-655-6598 leave message

PITTSTON

Totally renovated 1 bedroom apartment. Off street parking. Corian counters. $525 + utilities. No Pets. 570-654-5387

WEST PITTSTON

1 bedroom, 1st floor Stove & refrigerator included. Newly remodeled. $475 + utilities 570-357-1138

Apartments/ Unfurnished

AVOCA

1 bedroom apt. 2nd floor, large kitchen includes refrigerator, stove, water, garbage & sewer fees. Nice quiet, clean residential neighborhood. Pets negotiable 600/mo. Call 570-457-1955 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

2nd floor, 1 bedroom. Washer/dryer included. No pets. $500/month includes heat & water. Security deposit required. 570-357-1383

FORTY FORT

82 Yates St. 1st floor, 1 bedroom, quiet neighborhood, off-street parking, washer/dryer hook-up. No pets $550/month + utilities. Available July 1st. Call 570-287-5090

WEST PITTSTON

2 bedroom. 2nd floor. $550 plus utilities 570-299-5471

Half Doubles

KINGSTON 2 Apts. Available Bring Rover or Kitty & move right in. 1 or 2 bedroom apt. Off street parking, coin laundry on premises. $450-$600/ month + gas heat & electric. Call (570) 262-1577

KINGSTON

2nd floor, 3 bedrooms, very clean, refrigerator & stove, washer/ dryer, yard, offstreet parking, no pets. $800/month, plus utilities & security. Call (570)814-8116

KINGSTON

Beautiful, oversized executive style apartment in large historic home. Two bedrooms, one bath, granite kitchen, hardwood floors, dining room, living room, basement storage, beautiful front porch, washer/ dryer. $1,000 monthly plus utilities. No smoking. Call 570-472-1110

WEST PITTSTON

2nd floor, 4 rooms. Hardwood floors. Heat and hot water included. No pets. No smoking. Call 570-479-4069

PITTSTON

Elizabeth Street 1 bedroom half double with large rooms. Neutral decor. Ample closets. Screened in porch & private yard. $350 + utilities security & lease. NO PETS. Call 570-793-6294

PLAINS

Spacious 3 bedroom, 1 bath with Victorian charm with hardwood floors, neutral decor, stained glass window, large kitchen with washer /dryer hook-up, off-street parking. $700 month + utilities, security & lease. NO PETS. 570-793-6294

953 Houses for Rent

KINGSTON

208 Spruce Avenue Available July 1 Single family home for rent. 1,480 sq. ft. 3 bedrooms with closets. 1.5 baths. First floor laundry room. Tile bath & kitchen. Gas heat & hot water. Hardwood floors. Gas fireplace. New, upgraded carpets. Modern kitchen with new dishwasher & gas stove. New windows. Deadbolt locks. Full basement. Residential street. Fenced yard. Front porch. Private driveway. Background & credit check. $790 + utilities, 1 month security & 1 year lease. Call Bill. 215-527-8133

Need a Roommate? Place an ad and find one here! 570-829-7130

NOXEN

WILKES-BARRE EAST END

4 Rooms, 2 Bedrooms, Wall to Wall carpet, stove, fridge, washer & dryer $550 + security. Heat Included. No pets. Call 570-823-2214 after 1 p.m.

WILKES-BARRE

South Meade St., 1st floor, secure building, $525/month. Hardwood floors, washer/dryer hookup, dishwasher, central air & heat. Tenant pays electric and gas heat. Off street parking. Income verification & 1 month security. 570-824-8517

WYOMING

Monument Ave 2 bedroom 2nd floor apartment. Stove & fridge included. Ample off street parking. Secure, safe neighborhood. $550 + utilities. Call 570-357-1138

944

Commercial Properties

3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, & big yard. $950/ month + security & 1st month, No pets. Ask for Bob or Jean 570-477-3599

PLAINS

144 Farrell St. Available July 3 Single family home for rent. 1,470 sq ft. 3 bedrooms with closets and 1.5 baths. First floor laundry room. New gas water heater. Air conditioning. New heating gas boiler & upgraded carpets. Modern kitchen. New gas stove. New 21 cubic foot refrigerator. New windows, gas fireplace, deadbolt locks. Full basement with gas wall heater. Residential street. Shed. Fenced yard. Covered back porch. Private driveway. 1 year lease. Background & credit check. $790 + utilities & security deposit. Call 215-527-8133 Ask for Bill

THORNHURST

45 minutes west of the Gap. 4 bed rooms, 3.5 baths, pool community, all appliances, garage, no pets, $900/ month + utilities, 2 months security & references. 718-916-9872

WILKES-BARRE 13 Poplar St

570-899-3407

941

950

KINGSTON

Deluxe duplex, 2nd floor, 3 bedrooms, den, 1.5 bath, living and dining rooms, eat in kitchen , all appliances+ washer/dryer, carpeted, A/C, garage, no pets/smoking. Lease required 570-287-1733

KINGSTON & surrounding areas

SHAVERTOWN

EXETER

Parsons Section 5 bedroom, 1 bath. Garage. Corner lot. Nice location. Out of flood zone. $30,000 negotiable. Call 570-814-7453

Two 1st floor, 1 bedroom apartments. All utilities included. No pets. $450 + 1 month security. (908) 964-1554

SHAVERTOWN: Corner home. 2-3 bedrooms, bonus room. 2 baths, garage. $825. + gas, electric. Well as water supply.

2 bedroom, 1 bath, HUGE lot. $5500 obo. 696.1470. located in Echo Valley Estates.

Apartments/ Unfurnished

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED Architect designed, light, bright 2nd floor 1 bedroom with secure entry. Carpeted. Air conditioned. Laundry facilities. Extra storage. Off street parking. References, security, lease. No smokers please. $490/ month + utilities. Call 570-287-0900

288-1422

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

KINGSTON: Large 3 bedroom. 3rd floor. Off street parking, close to parks, shopping.... $550. + utilities.

438 Tripp St

WILKES-BARRE

Efficiencies $500+ utilities

915 Manufactured Homes

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

America Realty

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

5 Acres $19,900 8 Acres $24,900 Gorgeous views, fields, woods! 30 minutes Albany. Just off 1-90. Fully approved for your country home! 888-793-7762 www.NewYorklandandLakes.com

941

KINGSTON

(check availability)

JENKINS TOWNSHIP Prestigious

SHAVERTOWN 105 Summit Street

Fire damaged home. Sold as is. 60’ x 235’ lot. Public sewer, water & gas. $34,500, negotiable Call 570-675-0446, evenings.

Apartments/ Unfurnished

COMING UNITS

To place your ad Call Toll Free 1-800-427-8649 Secluded 3 level home on 15 acres located in Black Creek Township (near Hazleton). Detatched garage. Private gated driveway. Call 570-459-8658

941

FORTY FORT

WEST WYOMING

PITTSTON

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

Apply on site: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM; or forward resume to:

PITTSTON TWP.

LUZERNE COUNTY

906 Homes for Sale

Fabri-Kal Corporation, a major thermoforming plastics company has immediate full-time benefited openings.

906 Homes for Sale

EXETER

JENKINS TWP.

AIR HOCKEY TABLE, $50. good condition. 570-902-9282

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

906 Homes for Sale

KINGSTON COMMERCIAL SPACE

1,250 sf. Excellent for shipping & receiving. Private powder room. Loading dock. Separate over head and entrance doors. Gas Heat. Easy Access. $450 + security & references. 570-706-5628

950

Half Doubles

KINGSTON

3 bedroom, 1 bath, half double, $700 plus utilities, sewer included. No pets.1st months, last months + deposit. Call 570-443-0770

KINGSTON Penn St.

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

KINGSTON Sprague Ave.

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

Available July 1 1,450 sq. ft single home for rent. 3 bedroom with closets. Washer / dryer included. 1st floor bath. Great kitchen with dishwasher, new 21 cubic ft refrigerator & new gas stove. Wall to wall carpeting. Outside patio with wooded fenced yard. Deadbolt locks. Energy efficient windows. New ceiling fans. New gas boiler & water heater. Residential street. $730 + utilities, 1 month security & 1 year lease. Background / credit check. Call Bill 215-527-8133

WILKES-BARRE TWP.

Newly remodeled. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, off street parking, fenced yard, some pets okay, appliances included. $800/month + utilities & security Call (570) 899-2665

956 Miscellaneous Visiting in Oct and NEED furnished place for month. Dallas. Lehman. Harvey’s Lake area call 760.433.3561

959 Mobile Homes

DALLAS TWP.

Newly remodeled 3 bedroom, 1 bath. Large kitchen with stove, water, sewer & garbage included. $545 + 1st & last. 570-332-8922

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ECONOLECTRIC - SINCE 1988

Magnificient masterpiece. Hand carved wood & stone FP, stairways, baths, pillars & handcrafted kitchen. 122032 DEANNA 696-0894 N side of 8th St. between Shoemaker Ave & Carverton Rd.

MOVING

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906 Homes for Sale

FOR SALE OR RENT! Adults Only Campground

Fleetwood Cimarron 5th wheel. 36.5C. ‘88 model. In good condition. Located in beautiful 150 acre tree farm in Maine. Swimming pools, hiking trails, ponds, rec halls, potlucks & activities. Dogs welcome. Beautiful site rental with huge maple tree in front & bubbling brook in back. For Rent: $350/weekly $1,000/monthly For Sale: $3,500 (570) 762-3747

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Chimney Service

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Education/ Training

Education: We are looking for DEDICATED individuals to join the HEAD START TEAM! Full Time Teacher in Wilkes-Barre, Family Worker and Recruiter for Hazleton area; Part Time Assistant Teachers positions are available for the Wilkes-Barre, Nanticoke and Hazleton areas. Visit our website at www.lchs.hsweb.org for all the details. Extensive Fringe Benefit package includes Paid Holidays, Paid Sick time, Paid Training and more; FT positions are eligible for health insurance or cash out option. Submit/Fax resume/cover letter/copy of degree and transcripts and 3 Written Letters of Reference to LCHS, ATTN: Human Resources, PO Box 540, Wilkes-Barre, PA 187030540. Fax #570-829-6580. Applicants must possess current ACT 34 and ACT 151 Clearances/FBI Fingerprints as conditions of employment. Due to the volume of responses anticipated, only qualified candidates will be contacted. E.O.E. M/F/V/H. NO PHONE CALLS.

906 Homes for Sale

Nicely landscaped 4BR Bi-Level with modern kitchen & baths. 12-2355 JULIO 239-6408 From Center St, turn on Skyline, L on Grandview, R on Hilltop, home on R.

Lovely 3BR Townhome w/1 car garage located in The Villas at Greenwood Estates. Fully equipped Kit w/granite & tile overlooking LR/DR w/corner gas FP. Rear patio overlooks private wooded setting. 12-2405 MARIE 881-0103 Birney Ave to Railroad St (Amber Restaurant) Follow signs to development. R on Sharon Dr. House on L.

Destinetive design in the NEW Insignia Ranch. Open floor plan, granite & stainless steel, HW & tile floors, full walk-out basements. MARCIE 714-9267 Rt 315 to Oak St, to Pittston By-Pass, L turn - follow to end. Turn L onto Main St - Insignia Point on the R.

Pretty starter home w/exceptional interior. Oak floors, carved woodwork, modern stainless kitchen. 12-2186 DEANNA 696-0894 Main St. Inkerman to Marketto Chestnut Hill.

Beautiful new 2story w/all the extras in a wonderful community! Large lot & many great features. Come & see! LISA 715-9335 10-2209

3BR, 1.5 bath 2 story in very good condition. Fenced yard, large roof, very well kept, oak kitchen. TRACY 696-6674 12-1858

Perfect for Contractor/Handyman torn down to studs. New 200amp service cleaned & ready for you to finish or flip. LESLIE 696-0841 12-396

Great home for summer entertaining! Large rooms, inground pool, private fenced yard, large deck, new baths, OSP. MARY M. 714-9274 12-1682

Great for summer entertaining! Above ground pool, deck, patio, Koi pond, nightscaping, large modern kitchen, MBR Suite & OSP! MARY M. 714-9274 12-1923

2-Story, 3BR home w/spacious room sizes on a very large lot. Oversized 24x27 garage w/loft area. Ample parking & sunroom. DEBORAH ROCCOGRANDI 696-6671 12-397

Well maintained 3BR, 2 bath home with private drive. Living room w/fireplace. Large level lot with above ground pool. JENNIFER 715-9350 12-788

Very roomy 2 story w/deep lot & 2 car detached garage on a nice street. Lots of room for all. Previously a duplex. DEB ROCCOGRANDI 696-6671 12-512

Well maintained 2-story home located in Highland Hills Development. The in-ground pool w/large sunroom is perfect for summer entertaining! JOAN 696-0887 OR MARION 585-0602 12-1967

Beautiful 3BR home w/modern eat-in kitchen w/ Island, 1st floor laundry room, FR w/gas FP, 2 full baths & 1 3/4 bath. Finished LL w/FR & gas FP. 2 car garage. Fenced in lot. MATT 714-9229 12-1150

Unique 2BR Ranch w/HW thru-out. Amenities include: 24.9x34 recreation rm, surround sounds, 24" above ground heated pool, Trex deck, detached fully equipped bldg can be addt’l 2 car garage or workshop. MARIE 881-0103 12-354

Wonderful home on a huge Country size lot 240x150 in a private setting, just off the beaten path plus a terrific view from the front porch! Dual furnace system, 2 baths, C/A & Ductless system, FP & more. DEB ROCCOGRANDI 696-6671 11-3733

Nice 3BR, 1 3/4 bath home on corner lot. LR, DR, & nice size BR’s. Partially finished LL. OSP can be added easily. ANDY 714-9225 12-2439

Pristine gem! Totally renovated from studs up. 2BR, 1.5 bath, HW floors, 2 car garage, private patio, new eat-in kitchen. Bonus room on 3rd floor! LESLIE 696-0841 12-401

Need a 5 car garage? Beautiful 3BR, 2 bath home w/gar in great neighborhood. 5 minutes to shopping, PA Turnpike & 81. C/A on 1st flr, new electrical service, plumbing, maybe HW under carpet. SHIRLEY 714-9272 12-1722

Lovely 3BR home with large kitchen in a nice neighborhood. 1st floor laundry & bonus room on 2nd floor! MARY M. 714-9274 11-3825

Priced to sell 1/2 Double - 4BRs, 1 bath, partial new roof, finished attic, recent enclosed porch. Great view! SUSAN K. 696-0872 11-3852

3BR, 1.5 bath 1/2 double needs some work. Priced to sell "as-is". 2 porches, house is fully carpeted. SUSAN K. 696-0872 11-4075

Beautifully updated 2BR, 1 bath house in desirable Avoca neighborhood. All appliances included. Lots of closet space & great view from backyard. ANDREA 714-9244 12-962

Nice 3BR, 1 bath home with recent updates in a quiet neighborhood. Large backyard & 1 car carport. 12-1594 ANDY 714-9225 From Pittston take Main St towards Pittston Junction, R on Union St, L on Dewitt, home at end on R.

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